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Central Coast Council to hold its first public meeting he first meeting of the new Central Coast Council is to be an Extraordinary Meeting and it will be held at the Wyong Civic Centre on Wednesday, May 25 at 5:00pm.

The Local Government (Council Amalgamations) Proclamation 2016 that dissolved Gosford and Wyong Councils and created the new Central Coast Council did not provide detail on how meetings would be conducted during the administration period. In announcing the first meeting, a media release from the Central Coast Council said: “Newly appointed administrator, Mr Ian Reynolds, will preside over the first Central Coast Council meeting on Wednesday 25 May.” Mr Reynolds said he was pleased and privileged to take on the role of administrator of one of the largest councils in Australia. “We will be managing an annual budget of $800 million and over $8 billion in assets for over 331,000 residents, a huge challenge, but one that staff and myself are certainly up for. “It is an exciting time to be here, the Central Coast has now been established as a region in its own right and can only go from strength to

The former Wyong Council chamber will be the venue for the first meeting of the new Central Coast Council on May 25

strength. “Staff have been working hard on the transition to one council and residents should be assured that the services they expect from their local council will not only be continued but will be enhanced. “I look forward to getting out and about and learning as much about the area as I can as soon as possible,” he said. A statement from the Central Coast Council said the public could attend the meeting. Wyong Regional Chronicle asked the Central Coast Council to explain the format the meeting would take, given that the former mayors of Wyong and Gosford Council and all elected councillors

were dismissed on May 12 and replaced with an administrator. The new council’s communications team said the administrator, Mr Ian Reynolds, would perform the role of mayor and councillors by considering reports from directors. The administrator may ask questions of the relevant director in relation to a report or recommendation. Members of the public can still apply to address the meeting about a particular item. At the end of the discussion of an agenda item, the administrator will make a decision as to whether to approve, amend, defer or refuse a report’s recommendation. A business paper for

the Extraordinary Council meeting is available on both the former Wyong Council and Gosford Council websites. Items to be discussed at the meeting include administrative and governance matters such as: a code of conduct and related matters; committees of the former Gosford and Wyong Councils; interim salary arrangement for council; code of meeting practice and location of council meetings; and, the interim organisational structure for the new council. According to the business paper, the meeting will also make determinations in relation to: a quarterly budget review for the former Gosford Council; determination of water,

sewerage and stormwater drainage fees and charges for 2016-17 in respect to the former Gosford Local Government Area; and the proposed transfer of land at Kangy Angy to Transport NSW. Meetings of the new Central Coast Council will be held on the second and fourth Wednesday of most months and will alternate between the chambers at Wyong and Gosford. The Wyong meeting will be held on the fourth Wednesday of each month and the meetings held on the second Wednesday of the month will be located in Gosford. The new council is also expected to agree that all future meetings will be audio recorded and, in the future, podcasting of meetings will also be considered. The former Wyong Council did record its meetings; Gosford Council did not. Under the Proclamation which dismissed the former councils and created the new Central Coast Council on May 12, clause eight stated that the code of meeting practice of the former Wyong Council was to be the new council’s code. However, the former Wyong code would have meant that all meetings of the new Central Coast Council would have been held in Wyong, hence amendments were

required. An amended code of meeting practice is also likely to go on public exhibition for 28 days and submissions can be made for at least 42 days from the date the draft code goes on exhibition. Alternating the meeting venue between Gosford and Wyong: “Will provide the public with more equitable access to and participation in council meetings,” a report from the interim general manager, Mr Rob Noble, to the May 25 meeting said. Other amendments to be made to the code of meeting practice were the inclusion of the definition of an administrator to clarify to the community and staff how the code applies to the administrator, and clarification of meeting venues to specify addresses. A further report will be provided to council on July 27 to allow the council to consider submissions and whether to adopt the amended code. Media release, May 17, 2016 Business paper, May 25, 2016 Extraordinary Council Meeting Agenda item 3.7, May 25, 2016 Central Coast Council extraordinary meeting Media statement, May 17, 2016 Central Coast Council media Jackie Pearson, journalist

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Second building announced for former school site

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.

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.

T The latest NSW Government concept plan for the former Gosford Public School land with arrow pointing to NSW ofﬁce building at 20 Mann St

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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Rehabilitation centre forced to Another motor turn away hundreds of women registry closed adalba 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

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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

Dispute over track closures bring rail project to a halt Progress on the Woy Woy rail underpass project appears to have come to halt, with cost estimates more than doubling, because State Rail has refused to accept Gosford Council’s plans for track closures during the construction process. Peninsula Chamber of Commerce president Mr Matthew Wales has revealed that the Chamber has learned that the project has been handed back to Transport NSW after the Council unsuccessfully tried to come up with a design for the rail bridge that would satisfy State Rail. “Our understanding is that the option prepared by Cardno’s for Gosford Council involved three lengthy outages to the Main Northern Rail Line which proved unacceptable to State Rail, especially when State Rail have no planned outages in the foreseeable future. “Closing the line on three separate occasions has obvious huge implications which could cause major commuter service and freight train disruptions,” he continued. “We now understand that State Rail have come up with a method of pipe jacking under the rail line without causing major disruptions, but this comes at a huge cost which has blown the budget out to

$115 million. “At this stage, no one has come up with any answers as to where the additional funds are going to come from in order for this project to proceed,” Mr Wales said. “You can’t blame Gosford Council as they had no part in the estimating process and didn’t even rate the project on their forward plan of works,” Mr Wales said. “They literally got handed an inadequate bucket of money and were told to design and implement the project “Projects of this size and magnitude need to be fully designed, quantified, estimated and approved before they ever receive funding otherwise you have no idea what the logistical problems are in implementing the scheme. “Clearly the project was poorly conceived and grossly underfunded with the result that we now have a partly completed road with little prospect of additional funds being made available in the foreseeable future for the underpass. “The Chamber is calling on Gosford Council, State Rail and the NSW State Government to urgently come up with a strategy to resolve the design issues and find the funding to complete the rail underpass,” Mr Wales concluded.

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n deﬁance of the NSW Government’s wishes, Gosford Council has determined to prepare a speciﬁc plan of management for the War Memorial and Poppy Park to ensure the areas continue to be community open space.

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Rail underpass could be closed for six months On the morning of Friday, April 8, a large truck became wedged under one of the height restriction stanchions at the Woy Woy rail underpass. The stanchions on either side of the underpass prevent oversize vehicles that have attempted to use the underpass from hitting the actual rail bridge and potentially damaging the rail track above. The stanchion are owned and maintained by Sydney Trains to

protect their rail bridge and track. Sydney Trains, not Gosford Council, are responsible for repairing and replacing the stanchion so that the underpass can be reopened, according to the statement. “Council understands that the damage to the stanchion was significant,” Gosford Council chief Mr Paul Anderson said. “Council is working with Sydney Trains to get the underpass reopened as soon as possible. “However, at this stage, Council has been advised by Sydney Trains that the underpass could be closed for up to six months.” Peninsula Chamber of

Commerce president Mr Matthew Wales said the closure of the underpass was causing congestion, particularly during morning and evening peaks, because all the traffic that used the underpass via Hillview St and Dunban Rd was now being redirected through the Rawson Rd roundabout. Mr Wales said he believed the Rawson Rd roundabout should be a high priority to be upgraded and may need to be replaced with traffic lights. Media statement, 28 Apr 2016 Paul Anderson, Gosford Council Interview, 28 Apr 2016 Matthew Wales, Peninsula Chamber of Commerce

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Council continues to defy state government over PAC site

The Woy Woy rail underpass near Shoalhaven Dr could be closed for up to six months, according to a statement from Gosford Council.

Gosford mayor, Cr Lawrie McKinna, used his casting vote on April 26 to support a motion for council to prepare a plan of management to ensure Poppy Park and the War memorial have a declared purpose. Cr Hillary Morris put the notice of motion and said: “There has been a great deal of consternation regarding the protection of both the War Memorial site and Poppy Park. “As both sites are owned by Crown Lands, it is appropriate for council to develop plans of management as required under the Crown Lands Act. “Currently both sites have a generic plan of management, however, a more formal plan of management should be implemented to ensure both parks receive declared purpose status.” Long-standing arts campaigner, Ms Margaret Hardy, spoke in favour of the motion. “I am here representing the people who want the performing arts precinct built on the former school site,” Ms Hardy said. She noted that the NSW Government was insistent that the regional performing arts centre should be built on the Poppy Park site. She said the War Memorial and Poppy Park both represented a “memorial and it should be honoured”. “Given their importance, they should have a speciﬁc plan of management

Gosford Council will draft a speciﬁc management plan for the War Memorial and Poppy Park to keep them as open community spaces

developed in consultation with the community to set out how council will manage the land and how it will be conserved and developed,” Cr Morris said when speaking for her motion. “I have heard from the community loudly and clearly that they don’t want anything else built there,” Cr Morris said. Cr Deanna Bocking attempted to amend the motion so that the “declared purpose would include permitted uses for a performing arts centre with the land being predominantly open space, so it does have a declared purpose but doesn’t rule out having a performing arts centre there”. The amendment was seconded by Cr Chris Burke. Cr Bocking said there had been support to build the performing arts centre on Poppy Park since 2013 and recalled quotes from previous newspaper reports referring to it as the

“centrepiece of the Gosford waterfront” that would kick start the CBD’s revitalisation and a “game changer”. “We are taking a gamble that we could lose any funding at all for the Performing Arts Centre,” Cr Bocking said. “The only comment I have got from the community thus far is ‘just build it’,” she said. “The State Government owns the school site, so I am pretty sure they want to sell it to the highest bidder to put funds back into local school improvements. “The RSL is happy, FOPAP is happy, it is in the DCP, we have the cost of land covered in federal and state grants, so why not just get on with it? “What people will not get over is Gosford’s ‘mode of going nowhere operation’ that we seem to be stuck in,” she said. Cr Burke then spoke in support of Cr Bocking’s proposed amendment. “This has been going on

for 20 years,” Cr Burke said. “Whenever we are close to having something happen on the waterfront, we hear from a silent minority, this time 2,000 people out of 165,000,” he said. Cr Burke said he believed that if the NSW Government and Federal Government were contributing $22 million towards the $32 million project, “they should have a say in where it should go.” Cr Bob Ward also supported the proposed amendment. “The amendment doesn’t say the site of the performing arts centre should be the War Memorial or Poppy Park, but that a plan of management should include that potential use,” Cr Ward said. “Why cut off that option entirely, we might rue the day we did that,” he said. Cr Jeff Strickson said the issue of where to locate a regional performing arts centre had been discussed for the whole eight years he

had been a councillor. “I just want to see Gosford move forward, and if we keep procrastinating, it is not going to move forward, we are going to lose this. “If we have alternate sites and the opportunity to negotiate with the State Government, I would encourage ofﬁcers to do that sooner rather than later, because the only people who are going to suffer here are the people of the local government area. Cr Bocking, Strickson, Burke and Ward voted for the amendment but it was defeated by Cr McKinna’s casting cost. Gosford Council’s CEO Mr Paul Anderson said before anything could be built on the Poppy Park, council would have to take ownership of the land (which it currently manages for Crown Lands) and have any title extinguished. He said the land had been valued at $3 million and would need to be purchased

by Gosford Council from the Department of Lands. Mr Anderson also said that the Poppy Park site had only been used as a potential site “for the purpose of getting state government funding”. Cr Vicki Scott also spoke in favour of the original motion. “I don’t know how the State and Federal Governments can ignore what the people are saying because it is loud and clear that the people want the entertainment centre on the school site,” Cr Scott said. “The State and Federal Government would prefer to put ugly office blocks on the school site so the office workers can enjoy the view,” she said. In closing the debate, Cr Morris said: “Poppy Park showed the community what can be done when you show imagination on a piece of open space like that. “I don’t want to lose a precious piece of open space. “As far as I am concerned, I am happy to accept the loss of state money and hope that the Federal Government would fill the gap. “I was never happy with the location or the design; I accepted it as a concept plan that allowed us to go out and get the funding,” she said. Votes for and against the motion were also split at four a-piece, so Cr McKinna used his casting vote from the chair to support the motion for council to prepare a specific plan of management for the War Memorial and Poppy Park and for it to remain as open community space. Gosford Council agenda, Apr 26, 2016 NM.7 Meeting transcript, Apr 26, 2016 Gosford Council ordinary meeting Jackie Pearson, journalist

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he NSW Government has not given strategic endorsement to a regional airport incorporating passenger services at the Warnervale site or any other site on the Central Coast.

T “Our central objective in growing Warnervale Airport as an aviation business hub has always been about creating jobs, attracting commercial investment and growing our local economy for the benefit of local residents,” said Wyong mayor, Cr Doug Eaton OAM. “We need the Act repealed to enable Warnervale Airport to reach its full potential as a catalyst for economic development and employment growth,” he said. “I congratulate the State Government on taking this initiative. “This is the only Act of its kind to regulate a single airfield and no other airport in Australia faces the same restrictions. “Since it was enacted, the modern NSW planning controls and regulations have changed to the point where the Act is basically redundant as other more rigorous processes are in place to govern changes. “There is simply no need for it,” he said. According to Cr Eaton, under current NSW legislation, with or without the Act, any major proposed changes to the airport would require an extensive Environmental Impact Assessment (EIS) and

community consultation process. “It is important that the community understands what a game changer activation of Warnervale Airport will be for jobs on the Coast,” Cr Eaton said. “In its current form, it can cater for a wide range of general aviation and small capacity commercial aviation,” he said. “Right now we are in talks with an aircraft manufacturer to locate its manufacturing operation to Warnervale Airport. “This would be the first new aircraft manufacturing facility to locate in Australia in decades, and has the potential to create hundreds of jobs. “We have also been exploring with airlines the possibility of having passenger services to Melbourne, Brisbane and regional areas with small capacity aircraft that can operate from the airport. “It is key infrastructure to support population growth and that’s why it was included in the NSW Government’s Your Future Central Coast Discussion Paper 2015 and Gosford City has supported the airport in its submission to the Draft Central Coast Regional Plan 2016.

“Council is committed to working with all parties and neighbours to ensure that the Central Coast benefits from the advantages that other regions have gained from a general aviation business hub.” According to Wyong Council, there has been increased demand for general aviation use of Warnervale Airport. The council is preparing to advertise for Expressions of Interest (EOI) for g

According to a ‘frequently asked questions’ document released by NSW Planning and Environment, the Warnervale Airport is not shown in the Draft Central Coast Regional Plan, the North Wyong Shire Structure Plan, Central Coast Regional Strategy or the Central Coast Regional Transport Plan. “Wyong Council has made public statements that the Central Coast needs a regional airport and that the existing Warnervale Airport could be an option for this,” the document said. The Department of Planning is currently investigating a noncompliance issue at the airport, the document said. “The Department is currently investigating if the runway has been extended and as a result, if curfew and flight movement restrictions apply. “The Department is also investigating if the vegetation cleared in the Environmental Conservation E2 zone at the southern end of the site has caused any environmental harm.” According to the Department of Planning, there are no current applications for the upgrade or extension of

the future of Warnervale Airport to protect the amenity of the surrounding area. It restricts aircraft movement in the event there was a proposal to extend the runway or build a new runway. The Act: limits the length of any runway to 1,200 metres with potential to make an application to the minister for a runway of up to 1,800 metres in length; prevents the construction of a new runway at the airport except at a site approved by the minister; and provides for a process to review any proposal to expand operations. Stakeholders will be consulted about specific objectives and written submissions will be accepted until May 27.

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Peninsula comes under Central Coast Council Gosford Council no longer exists. The change took place on Thursday, May 12, with a proclaimation by NSW Governor General David Hurley. The new council will be run under administration by Mr Ian Reynolds. The interim general manager is Mr Rob Noble, acting CEO of Wyong Council. Gosford Council chief Mr Paul Anderson has been named his deputy. The Peninsula will become part of the Gosford West Ward which will remain unrepresented until elections in September next year. The Gosford West Ward covers the area from the northern side of the Hawkesbury River in the south to Buckety in the north-west. It includes communities as diverse as Mangrove Mountain, Gunderman, Peats Ridge and the Gosford CBD. The three councillors who will eventually represent the Gosford West Ward will be required to live in the Ward. Areas to the north of the Rip Bridge will be included in the Gosford East Ward as the southern shore of Brisbane Water is the boundary for Gosford West. The Gosford West Ward is, geographically, the largest of the five wards that will make up the new Central Coast Council. Under the Local Government (Council Amalgamations) Proclamation 2016, Gosford City Council ceased to exist and Gosford with Wyong Shire Council areas were amalgamated to form the Central Coast Council. Elected councillors reported different interpretations of whether they had been stood aside or sacked. Former Gosford deputy mayor, Mr Craig Doyle, said he believed all councillors, including the former Gosford mayor, Mr Lawrie McKinna, had been sacked. “I can’t even say I received a bluey in the mail,” Mr Doyle said. “The information we have received from the Minister and the

The Peninsula (dark purple) is now part of the Gosford West Ward of the new Central Coast Council. The Gosford West Ward boundaries are shown in purple, the Peninsula marked in dark purple

government has been scant,” he said. “I received an email from the mayor,” he said. The proclamation said that it didn’t apply to rates in the 201617 rating year but it did not specify a three-year rate freeze, as promised by the NSW Government prior to Gosford councillors making their decision about whether to vote in favour of, or against, amalgamation. Mr Doyle said he was part of a joint delegation that met with NSW Premier Mr Mike Baird and Local Government Minister Mr Paul Toole late last year. “It wasn’t until I eyeballed the Minister face-to-face and received a couple of assurances that I voted for amalgamation,” he said. “One of those assurances was a three-year rates freeze and when

I went to school 2017-18 wasn’t three years away from 2016,” he said. “Rate equalisation is going to be a very provocative thing when it happens,” he said. The proclamation said the rating structure is to be reviewed within the first term of the new council following the first election of the council. Mr Ian Reynolds has been appointed as the administrator of the newly-formed Central Coast Council. Mr Reynolds is a local government consultant based in Castle Hill. He established Ian Reynolds and Associates in 2012 after working in the government sector for 30 years. Since 1994 he has held a range of senior executive roles in

local and state government with responsibility for urban planning, public infrastructure and financing, public policy development, rezonings and land development processes. The new council will be run under administration until September 2017, when the first local government election for the new local government area will be held. The number of councillors to be elected at that time will be 15 and the first mayor will be elected by councillors. The code of meeting practice to be adopted by the new Central Coast Council is to be the Wyong Shire Council code “until it is amended or replaced in accordance with the Local Government Act”. The proclamation gives the NSW

Minister for Local Government discretion to determine “any matter or thing requiring determination” referred by the administrator. In turn, a wide range of matters can be referred to the NSW Office of Local Government for determination, according to the proclamation. After the initial period the new council will, in accordance with the Local Government Act, be able to make changes to matters such as how the new mayor is elected, changes to wards or changes to councillor numbers. Joint Regional Regional Planning Panel appointments have been scrapped. The proclamation gives the Local Government Minister power to hire and fire administrators up until the September 2017 election. In turn, it gives the administrator has the power to hire and fire the general manager and deputy general manager, should the need arise and within the terms of their employment contracts. Staff members transferred from Gosford Council to the Central Coast Council were transferred under the same employment contract of employment. There will be no onus on the first elected Central Coast Council to stick with the staff organisational structure set out in the proclamation. Anything commenced but not completed by Gosford Council may or may not be completed by the new council. The codes, plans, strategies and policies of the new council are to be, as far as practicable, a composite of the corresponding codes, plans, strategies and polices of each of the former councils. The code of conduct for a new council is to be the model code in the Act (within the meaning of section 440 of the Act) until a code of conduct is adopted by the council in accordance with the Act. Local Government (Council Amalgamations) Proclamation 2016, 12 May 2016 Interview, 12 May 2016 Craig Doyle, Gosford Council Reporter: Jackie Pearson

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the airport and compliance investigations would not be impacted by the review of the Act. The Warnervale Airport Restrictions Act requires the minister for planning to review it to determine whether its policy objectives remain valid and if the terms of the Act remain appropriate. “Since the introduction of the Act, there have been a number of new planning instruments that provide for assessment of airports as well as a number of regulations applying to aviation and related activities,” the document said. The Act came into force on June 1, 1997, as a response to proposals to expand the Warnervale Airport from a 900 metre runway to an 1,800 metre runway. The overall policy objective of the Act is to impose restrictions on

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Councillors sacked, new council formed and administrator appointed

osford City’s 10 elected local councillors were sacked on Thursday, May 12 when the council was dissolved and a new Central Coast Council proclaimed. Under the Local Government (Council Amalgamations) Proclamation 2016, Gosford Council ceased to exist and the amalgamation of Gosford with Wyong Council, to form the Central Coast Council, was made a reality after almost a year of speculation. Wyong councillors also lost their jobs. Mr Ian Reynolds was appointed as the administrator of the newly-formed Central Coast Council in place of the elected mayors and councillors. The new council will remain under administration until elections are held in September 2017, a full 12 months after the next local election was due. Former Gosford mayor, Mr Lawrie McKinna said he wished to thank the community for the privilege of being able to serve them. He was shocked by the timing of the announcement and unsure about whether he would have any formal or consultative role during the administration period. Mr McKinna had not had any contact with Mr Ian Reynolds before or after the proclamation on May 12. Former deputy mayor, Mr Craig Doyle said he was nonplussed by the fact he had not been personally or ofﬁcially notiﬁed that he had lost his job. “I’m feeling, as the elected representative, that the mouthpiece of the community has been taken away and what have you replaced it with?” he said. “I’m feeling pretty disappointed,” said Cr Vicki Scott. “It is leaving a huge hole

The new Central Coast Council has been divided into ﬁve wards

in the community and it is a huge knock to democracy, there should be some form of representation,” she said. “We have been told we’ll get an email,” she said in relation to an earlier call from councillors to express interest in playing a role on the new council. “It has been a real privilege to carry out this role for the last 12 years …it has shown me how we can help each other and thrive by good communication and good consultation and the importance of having elected representation to determine the voices of the community, but I’m not going anywhere,” she said. Ms Scott said the next 16 months without elected representation marked a period when very large development applications would be coming through, a lot with large associated issues and problems. “Without councillors, how will that work?” she said. “I am pretty sure that the administrator will be listening to the people, but he is one person,” she said. Cr Bob Ward said he was not surprised by the proclamation as there had

been speculation that it would be announced soon. He said the formation of the Central Coast super council would give the region a strong and unified voice to fight for government funding. Ms Gabby Bowles said she knew the amalgamation was coming but was surprised to find herself “turfed out” as an elected representative “given that we were told we would have the opportunity to participate.” Mr Chris Burke said his status was not made clear when the proclamation was made on May 12 and that he still wanted to have a role with the new council. “There’s so much work unfinished by the Council that may never bear fruit now when the new administration takes effect,” he said. Mr Deanna Bocking said she had expressed interest in having a role in the Central Coast Council, “so hopefully I will be able to continue in some sort of advocacy role, but I am just not sure what that will be; the sense of uncertainty doesn’t mean the changes will be bad.

“We don’t know what roles will exist but if there’s absolutely no advocacy I wouldn’t be happy but we just don’t know, everything’s still speculative,” she said. The Central Coast Council’s administrator, Mr Ian Reynolds is a local government consultant based in Castle Hill. He established Ian Reynolds and Associates in 2012 after working in the government sector for 30 years. Since 1994 he has held a range of senior executive roles in local and state government with responsibility for urban planning, public infrastructure and ﬁnancing and public policy development. According to a statement from the new Central Coast Council, Mr Reynolds will be paid out of the Council’s budget from funds formerlyt allocated to payment of the mayors and councillors. The interim general manager of the new Central Coast Council is Mr Rob Noble, who has been acting chief executive ofﬁcer of Wyong Council since September 2015. Mr Paul Anderson, former

chief executive officer of Gosford Council, has been named as deputy general manager of the new council. Mr Anderson is currently on leave and unable to comment on whether he will be going forward in the role he was appointed. The number of councillors to be elected in September 2017 will be 15 and the first mayor will be elected by councillors. The code of meeting practice to be adopted by the new Central Coast Council is to be the Wyong Shire Council code “until it is amended or replaced in accordance with the Local Government Act”. The proclamation carves the new Central Coast local government area into five wards, each with three councillors. The wards are Gosford West, Gosford East, Wyong, The Entrance and Budgewoi. It is understood that the three councillors elected to represent each ward must be residents of the ward. The proclamation gives the NSW minister for local government, Mr Paul Toole, discretion to determine “any matter or thing requiring determination” referred by the administrator. In turn, a wide range of matters can be referred to the NSW Office of Local Government for determination, according to the proclamation. After the initial period, the new council will, in accordance with the Local Government Act, be able to make changes to matters such as how the mayor is elected, changes to wards or changes to councillor numbers. Joint Regional Planning Panel appointments have been scrapped. The proclamation gives the local government minister power to hire and fire administrators. It also gives the administrator power to hire and fire the general

manager and deputy general manager, should the need arise, and within the terms of their employment contracts. Staff members transferred from Gosford Council to the Central Coast Council were transferred under the same employment contracts. There will be no onus on the ﬁrst elected Central Coast Council to stick with the staff organisational structure set out in the proclamation. Anything commenced but not completed by Gosford Council may or may not be completed by the new council. The codes, plans, strategies and policies of the new council are to be, as far as practicable, a composite of the corresponding codes, plans, strategies and polices of each of the former councils. The code of conduct for the new council is to be the model code in the Act (within the meaning of section 440 of the Act) until a code of conduct is adopted by the council in accordance with the Act. It is unclear, from the proclamation, how the ward boundaries for the new council were determined. The proclamation said that it didn’t apply to rates in the 2016-17 rating year, but it did not specify a three-year rate freeze, as promised by the NSW Government. Local Government (Council Amalgamations) Proclamation 2016, 12 May 2016 Interviews, 12 May 2016 Lawrie McKinna, Craig Doyle, Vicki Scott, Chris Burke, Bob Ward, Gabby Bowles, former Gosford councillors Jackie Pearson, Dilon Luke and Jasmine Gearie, journalists

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The former Wyong Council chamber will be the venue for the ﬁrst meeting of the new Central Coast Council on May 25

“Staff have been working hard on the transition to one council and residents should be assured that the services they expect from their local council will not only be continued but will be enhanced. “I look forward to getting out and about and learning as much about the area as I can as soon as possible,” he said. A statement from the Central Coast Council said the public could attend the meeting. Wyong Regional Chronicle asked the Central Coast Council to explain the format the meeting would take, given that the former mayors of Wyong and Gosford Council and all elected councillors were dismissed on May

12 and replaced with an administrator. The new council’s communications team said the administrator, Mr Ian Reynolds, would perform the role of mayor and councillors by considering reports from directors. The administrator may ask questions of the relevant director in relation to a report or recommendation. Members of the public can still apply to address the meeting about a particular item. At the end of the discussion of an agenda item, the administrator will make a decision as to whether to approve, amend, defer or refuse a report’s recommendation. A business paper for the Extraordinary Council

meeting is available on both the former Wyong Council and Gosford Council websites. Items to be discussed at the meeting include administrative and governance matters such as: a code of conduct and related matters; committees of the former Gosford and Wyong Councils; interim salary arrangement for council; code of meeting practice and location of council meetings; and, the interim organisational structure for the new council. According to the business paper, the meeting will also make determinations in relation to: a quarterly budget review for the former Gosford Council; determination of water, sewerage and stormwater

drainage fees and charges for 2016-17 in respect to the former Gosford Local Government Area; and the proposed transfer of land at Kangy Angy to Transport NSW. Meetings of the new Central Coast Council will be held on the second and fourth Wednesday of most months and will alternate between the chambers at Wyong and Gosford. The Wyong meeting will be held on the fourth Wednesday of each month and the meetings held on the second Wednesday of the month will be located in Gosford. The new council is also expected to agree that all future meetings will be audio recorded and, in the future, podcasting of meetings will also be considered. The former Wyong Council did record its meetings; Gosford Council did not. Under the Proclamation which dismissed the former councils and created the new Central Coast Council on May 12, clause eight stated that the code of meeting practice of the former Wyong Council was to be the new council’s code. However, the former Wyong code would have meant that all meetings of the new Central Coast Council would have been held in Wyong, hence amendments were required. An amended code of

meeting practice is also likely to go on public exhibition for 28 days and submissions can be made for at least 42 days from the date the draft code goes on exhibition. Alternating the meeting venue between Gosford and Wyong: “Will provide the public with more equitable access to and participation in council meetings,” a report from the interim general manager, Mr Rob Noble, to the May 25 meeting said. Other amendments to be made to the code of meeting practice were the inclusion of the definition of an administrator to clarify to the community and staff how the code applies to the administrator, and clarification of meeting venues to specify addresses. A further report will be provided to council on July 27 to allow the council to consider submissions and whether to adopt the amended code. Media release, May 17, 2016 Business paper, May 25, 2016 Extraordinary Council Meeting Agenda item 3.7, May 25, 2016 Central Coast Council extraordinary meeting Media statement, May 17, 2016 Central Coast Council media Jackie Pearson, journalist

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Consultant to assist in the harmonisation of council staff salary systems consultant will be appointed by the new Central Coast Council to provide services to assist in the harmonisation of the salary systems of the former Wyong Council and Gosford Council without tenders being invited.

A report from the interim general manager of the new council, Mr Rob Noble, to the May 25 extraordinary meeting of the Central Coast Council said: “For the purposes of section 55(3)(i) of the Local Government Act 1993, that due to … extenuating circumstances, satisfactory results would not be achieved by inviting tenders for these services. “The amalgamation of the former Wyong and Gosford local government areas on May 12 has created an urgent need to harmonise the salary systems and key human resources (HR) policies of the former Wyong Council and Gosford Council and leaves insufficient time

to invite tenders,” the recommendation in Mr Noble’s report said. The harmonisation of the salary systems and key human resources policies of the two former councils are top priorities for year one of the new Central Coast Council, according to Mr Noble. “The executive team of the council have identified that the early establishment of a constructive and productive organisational culture is essential to the proper functioning of the council, and that any barriers to this need to be dealt with,” he said. “Continuing with the existing differing salary systems and HR policies will divide the merged teams and may be an impediment to delivering

services effectively to the community.” The engagement of Winton Consulting will cost the new council $216,605, and their job will be to analyse the existing industrial arrangements of each former council, harmonise their key HR policies and build an interim salary framework against which hiring and the internal transfer of staff can occur. Most employees are covered by the Local Government (State) Award 2014, and clause seven of that award requires that the council have a salary system, Mr Noble said. “Collaboration between the two organisations has so far indicated that there is a

great deal of difference between the salary systems and policies of the two former councils and to bring the two sets closer together, skilled advice and support is required,” he said. According to Mr Noble, Winton Consulting Pty Ltd has recently engaged the services of a former deputy president of the NSW Industrial Relations Commission, Dr Rod Harrison PhD. “Rod has worked with many Hunter and Central Coast councils over many years to assist them to build salary systems as well as resolve issues related to existing salary systems. “Rod has also built solid, positive relationships on both sides of the industrial space that would be of significant benefit in the context of this project.” A biography of Dr Rod

Harrison was included in Mr Noble’s report in the May 25 business papers for the new Central Coast Council. According to the biography, Dr Harrison has had more than 40 years experience in issue and dispute resolution. He was a member of the NSW Industrial Commission and the Federal Tribunal, now the Fair Work Commission, for 28 years. “His knowledge and sage wisdom have guided some landmark work and decisions, including the establishment of the Hunter Valley Coal Chain and the Hunter Model of dispute resolution, described as a model favouring cooperation and collaboration in problem solving.” Mr Noble said: “Our view is that the specialist skills and networks offered by Rod, combined

with the local government focus of Winton, provide an unparalleled fit for council’s requirements. “Further, there is a lack of suitably experienced or qualified consultants that are familiar with the Central Coast region and with established relationships with the external parties that are key stakeholders in the process,” he said. “Not proceeding with this engagement would mean that the functioning of the new council would be under threat with no pay and entitlement structure against which to hire and transfer staff and the new council not complying with the Local Government (State) Award 2014. Agenda item 3.6, May 25, 2016 Central Coast Council extraordinary general meeting

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Former councillors y o n g ’ s f o r m e r m a y o r, Mr Doug Eaton OAM, along with former councillors, Mr Greg Best and Mr Lloyd Taylor have all expressed enthusiasm for being part of any representative committee formed to play a role in shaping the new Central Coast Council.

All Wyong councillors and the mayor were dismissed on May 12 and replaced with an administrator when the NSW Government proclaimed it was replacing both Wyong and Gosford Councils with the new Central Coast Council. Mr Ian Reynolds has been appointed administrator and will perform the roles of mayor and councillors until the next election, which has been delayed until September 2017. Former acting CEO

Dismissed but still smiling, from left former mayor of Wyong, Mr Doug Eaton with former councillor, Mr Greg Best, member for Terrigal Mr Adam Crouch and parliamentary secretary for the Central Coast Mr Scot MacDonald at The Art House opening

of Wyong Council, Mr Rob Noble, has been appointed interim general manager of the new council. Mr Paul Anderson, former CEO of Gosford Council was named as his deputy but is currently on leave.

Mr Eaton said he was not surprised both councils had been dismissed but he was surprised that the proclamation had been made in May when the NSW Government had implied it would make its decisions about

council amalgamations in June. He said he was concerned that the administrator, Mr Ian Reynolds might, “with the aiding and abetting of the interim general manager” revisit one of Wyong Council’s last

resolutions which was not to charge rate payers the 6.9 per cent special rate variation for the 2016-17 financial year. “I think he could do it, whether he will do it is another question,” Mr Eaton said. “I think it is very

important to set up this representative committee and get it up and running and functioning relatively quickly,” he said. Mr Eaton said no process had yet been put in place to apply for a position on the committee, which would consist of former councillors and have an advisory role. Mr Eaton said the administrator had asked if he was interested in being on the committee. “I am sure he has asked most of the councillors because I know he has called everyone on Monday (May 17), and I assume he has asked most. As for whether or not Mr Eaton would consider running for election to the Central Coast Council in 2017, he said: “At this stage, but it is 16 months away, at this stage, I am likely to try and be re-elected, but given it is so long away, it is too early to make that 100 per cent certain.”

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still keen to serve “I am still chair of the Art House and also chair of Central Coast Group Training, so I will be involved in lots of things,” he said. Former independent Wyong councillor, Mr Greg Best, said: “I think, like most of the community of the Central Coast, we were taken back by the severity and the swiftness of the decision. “To confine 70 years of community toil to the swiftness of a pen with no fanfare or farewell to everyone who put together what is and was Wyong Council was severe. “I certainly, after 21 years, feel that I could contribute to the transition team and as I understand that is still in the melting pot to form the steering committee, the advisory panel to the administrator and I think that is a critical component to bringing consultation to the community. “I am expecting some

detail on that in the very foreseeable future,” he said. Mr Best said he was in a meeting with the mayor and constituents when the proclamation was made. “We attempted to do it with some dignity and some grace, some understanding, appreciation and decorum and I think Rob Noble did it with as much dignity as could be expected. “It was quite an orderly handover of power. “Doug was very professional and gentlemanly around the process that he was no longer mayor. “That was a very significant memo to digest, particularly as Lawrie McKinna (former Gosford mayor) said, we haven’t done anything wrong here, we’ve worked our backsides off to do everything we can for our community,” he said. As for whether Mr Best would consider standing for election to the new Central Coast Council in September 2017: “I have

seen the ward structure and there is no getting around it, it is going to be extremely difficult for independents because what they have just done is, I believe, they have taken the local out of the local government. “I don’t want to be a grassy knoll conspiracy theorist, but at the end of the day, I think they have seeded big brother government into local council. “What they have done is create wards of three and you don’t need to be a political preference whisperer to understand that in each of the wards you will get one labour, one liberal and one other which will be likely a green or a second major party person through preference flows. Both Mr Best and former Save Tuggerah Lakes councillor, Mr Lloyd Taylor, make no secret of their fear that a dark or fluro-green influence could take hold of the new council. “If the preference structure is what it was,

then that is a real prospect, so you could see the unholy prospect of the greens holding the balance of power on the Central Coast Council. “I think every resident from their heart loves the environment, but every resident is not a fluro green person who doesn’t believe their kids need a job. “I believe extreme green is dangerous.” Mr Best said he believed “serious culling” of senior executive positions was “occurring as we speak”. “Where it is really going to get interesting, and it will happen soon, is when a significantly contentious issue comes along, and I know there are numbers of those sleeping in our system, where the community has very significant expectations of their councillors. “There is a classic case of the 100-unit development proposed at the back of Lake Haven shopping centre. “That is a multi-storey development being

pumped into a single-storey low-density residential neighbourhood,” he said. Mr Lloyd Taylor said he first became involved in local politics in Wyong in 2004 with the Wyong Conservation Strategy “which was really quite a restrictive covenant on privately owned land”. “We lobbied very hard, got involved and set up the Wyong Landowners’ Rights Association and worked hard to get the community’s rights more equal. “The Wyong Conservation Strategy was eventually discontinued and was never taken up by council and a motion was put forward in 2004 recommending that wildlife corridors would not be imposed on private land, so that was a very successful project,” he said. “I still firmly stand behind my decision that it is still best to have a local government for the region that will be the biggest local government in NSW

and that it will have the lobbying power to attract both state and federal funding. “Rob Noble is the right man to be spearheading the staff convergence and these things take time unfortunately. “Having said that, there will be a body set up for community representation and councillors have been invited or will be invited, as I understand, to lodge an expression of interest for those positions. “I absolutely would love to run for a position on the new Central Coast Council because I believe in the entity, I believe in the Central Coast, I think we live in one of the most beautiful regions on the east coast of Australia,” he said. Interview, May 19, 2016 Doug Eaton, former Wyong mayor Greg Best, Central Coast Group Training Lloyd Taylor, consultant Jackie Pearson, journalist

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All council committees need to be Council’s new interim organisational structure soon to be revealed reviewed and some dissolved he audit and risk committee of the former Wyong Council is expected to be dissolved at the first meeting of the new Central Coast Council on May 25.

A report prepared by interim general manager of the Central Coast Council, Mr Rob Noble said: “Each former council established, made appointments to, and participated in a significant number of committees”. Wyong Council maintained a database of its committees, Mr Noble’s report said. “There is a need to urgently review those committees and to identify opportunities for improved engagement with the community of the Central Coast,” he said. “That review must carefully consider the current legal status of those committees and bodies, the potential legal consequences of any alteration to the constitution or membership and ensure that future committees of the council are directed to

addressing the needs of the whole community of the Central Coast. “There is also a need to dissolve both the audit committee of the former Gosford Council and the audit and risk committee of the former Wyong Council as well as revoking any delegations made to those committees,” he said. Mr Noble’s report explained that there were different charters for those committees and neither committee was considered to be likely to provide useful advice and support to the new and much larger Central Coast Council. Wyong’s audit and risk committee was scheduled to meet on June 15 and significant resources, including the payment to independent members of that committee and internal staff resources, would be required to prepare for and conduct

that meeting. “Council intends to establish an Audit Committee shortly, as a means of improving the governance and management systems of the new Central Coast Council,” Mr Noble said. Mr Noble undertook to provide an urgent report to the ordinary meeting of the Central Coast Council on June 8 on proposed committees for the new council. According to the database of committees and advisory groups of the former Wyong Council in the current business paper for the new Central Coast Council, it had 11 statutory committees, seven strategic committees, two working parties and had representation on 12 external groups. Agenda item 3.5, May 25, 2016 Central Coast Council extraordinary meeting

he proposed interim organisational structure of the new Central Coast Council had not been made public by Monday, May 23 even though it was on the agenda for discussion at the first meeting of the new council on May 25.

Interim general manager, Mr Rob Noble: “Since May 12, the structure of council has been ‘a composite’ of the former councils. “The organisation structures of the two former councils are quite different, with a different management hierarchy and significantly different assignment of functions and responsibilities,” Mr Noble said. “This has, not surprisingly, manifested itself in less than optimal decision making within council since May 12. “It is necessary that council determine an interim organisation structure to address the significant difficulties created by the indistinct composite of the two former councils,” he said. The proposed interim organisational structure, which has not yet been made public, was intended

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to provide a “short to medium term solution to the abovementioned difficulties. Mr Noble recommended that he have responsibility for determining positions in the interim structure. The structure of the former Wyong Council included the CEO’s department and four other departments: community and recreation services; infrastructure and operations; property and economic development; and development and building. The four directors were Ms Maxine Kenyon, Mr Greg McDonald, Mr Mike Dowling and Mr Scott Cox. The former Gosford Council’s structure was three directorates under a chief executive officer. Ms Danielle Dickson was director of governance and planning,

Mr Stan Antczak was director of construction and operations and Ms Judy Jaeger was director of community growth. The NSW Government has stated that all council staff other than executive level will retain their jobs for three years and continue to carry out their day-to-day roles. The proclamation that formed the Central Coast Council stated that senior positions transfer from the old to the new council but that the clause is subject to any new organisational structure. Agenda item 3.8, May 25, 2016 Central Coast Council extraordinary meeting Websites, May 25, 2016 Organisational structure, Gosford Council Organisational structure, Wyong Council Local Government (Council Amalgamations) Proclamation 2016

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Jill Hall delivers Valedictory Speech ederal member for Shortland, Ms Jill Hall MP, delivered her Valedictory Speech in parliament on Thursday, May 5.

Ms Hall has also held the position of Opposition Whip in the House of Representatives. She had been the federal member for Shortland for the past 18 years. “I thank the people of Shortland for the trust they have placed in me and for their friendship, and I thank everybody in this parliament, on both sides, for their friendship over the time that I have been here,” she said. Ms Hall recalled that she joined the Labor Party in 1975 when prime minister Mr Gough Whitlam was sacked. “I felt that it was wrong that a Governor-General could decide who the government of Australia would be. “I thought, ‘Well, do you sit there and complain about it or do you do something’ and I joined the Labor Party. “I am one of the few fortunate people who have represented the area at the local, state and federal level,” Ms Hall said, having been a Lake Macquarie councillor. “I would have to say that this is absolutely the ultimate place in which you can make a contribution to the political agenda. “When I was elected to Swansea, I was actually the first woman from

the H Hunter th t tto bbe elected l t d to a lower house seat, in either the state or federal parliaments. “But the really good news is that 70 per cent of all elected representatives in the Hunter are now women. “I have always been motivated by the need to make a difference and to see that the values of social justice, equity and egalitarianism are embraced in Australia. “My proudest moment in this parliament was when Kevin Rudd delivered the apology to the stolen generations. “To see Indigenous people throughout Australia standing up and cheering and crying was just unbelievable, unbelievable, and I felt so proud to be an Australian, so proud to be a member of this parliament. “It was like a veil had been lifted from our society while positioning Australia to become a better, more inclusive country. “On Sorry Day in 2000, I and, I am sure, many members on this side of the House, walked across Sydney Harbour Bridge. “It was really one of the most fantastic

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experiences I have had. “Of course, our next challenge in that area is constitutional recognition.” Ms Hall said she believed history would judge the parliament poorly when it comes to the way it has treated asylum seekers. “We cannot leave people on Manus Island and Nauru forever. “We need to make sure that we are seen as

a compassionate nation, a nation that actually does something and does not use asylum seekers and refugees as election fodder. “Another issue I have always been passionate about is live exports. “Mahatma Gandhi said that the greatness of a nation can be judged by the way it treats animals. “I have to say that animals leaving these shores as live exports

have been treated appallingly.” She also said she believed access to health care should be based on a person’s need. “We cannot afford to have a health system here in Australia like the health system that exists in the USA,” she said. Ms Hall also addressed the issues of education, climate change and her desire to see Australia become a republic.

She said the people of Shortland had been her inspiration. “My motivation has been to make your lives better and have your voices heard in Canberra. “You will always be in my heart,” she said.

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The sale price of the land is confidential. The residents remain opposed to the development, even though Transport for NSW has now promised to “run in sewer and water to residents as well as install an all-weather access, which was a major concern,” according to a Central Coast Council report. The report,

recommending the sale of the land to Transport for NSW concluded: “The sale of Councilowned land at Kangy Angy for the purpose of a new Intercity Fleet Maintenance Facility has the opportunity to turn an under-utilised asset into a financial gain … while also allowing Transport for NSW to provide a new employment-generating facility on the Central

Coast. “The administrator is asked to endorse the sale of No 55 Orchard Road, Kangy Angy to Transport for NSW for an amount not less than market value, as determined by a licensed valuer,” the report said. Spokesperson for the residents’ group, Ms Michelle Nicholson, said she was not surprised to learn that a recommendation to be put to the first meeting of the Central Coast Council would be to sell the land at Kangy Angy. “I kind of figured it would go through without anybody knowing about it now the councillors have been sacked and our council is controlled by a State Government administrator,” Ms Nicholson said. “The State Government wants the land so it seems pretty obvious the State Government is going to get it,” she said. Even if the recommendation to sell the land is passed by Central Coast Council administrator, Mr Ian Reynolds, residents of Kangy Angy opposed to the location of the rail maintenance facility on Orchard Rd have vowed to keep fighting. They were due to meet with Mr John Asquith, founder of the Community Environment Network (CEN) on

Tuesday, May 24 to plan the next stage of their campaign against the development. Mr Asquith has agreed to liaise with the Environmental Defenders Office (EDO) on behalf of the residents. “He said he thinks it is ludicrous and cannot understand how they [Transport for NSW] think they are going to get away with putting the facility on wetlands,” she said. Mr Mike Campbell, from the Community Environment Network, had requested to speak at the May 25 council meeting. He said he would be seeking a deferral of the issue until the Transport for NSW plan was on public display. “The ramifications or impact of the development are unknown and therefore the land transfer becomes crucial so far as protecting the residents and the environment of Kangy Angy from adverse impact. “The land in question is mostly zoned E2 Conservation and E3. “The land is sensitive and thus zoned for protection and was observed as nondevelopable by the former Wyong Council. “Other sites are still an option and have not been examined in detail,” he said.

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first item on the agenda “We have met with the project director, Mr Murray Harris, from Transport for NSW, who tried to smooth the way through for them,” Ms Nicholson said. She said she understood that the one resident, whose property was to be compulsorily acquired by the NSW Government, and two others who had been told their land would need to be partially acquired, are still in negotiations over land valuations. Meanwhile, the member for Wyong, Mr David Harris, had tabled a petition with over 1,000 signatures in NSW Parliament. “We got a letter back from the minister saying thank you for the petition but the project will be going ahead,” she said. The Kangy Angy Residents Action Group has also used the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 to obtain access to documents comparing the various sites considered as locations for the intercity rail maintenance facility. The documents do not shed any new light on why what appears to be more suitable Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council land at Bushell’s Ridge was rejected. In November, Darkinjung CEO Mr Sean Gordon sent the Wyong Regional Chronicle documents which he said indicated Transport for NSW’s abandonment of the Bushell’s Ridge site was racially motivated. According to Ms Nicholson, the latest documents accessed through GIPA show that the main reason for the rejection of an alternative site at Warnervale was that the facility would have interfered with a

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proposed link road. A report to the May 25 extraordinary meeting of the Central Coast Council, prepared by the council’s property and economic development team stated that: “On August 27, 2014 the former Wyong Council received correspondence from Transport for NSW regarding the potential location of a new stabling and maintenance facility for the intercity fleet. “One of the sites being investigated was the former Wyong Council landholdings at the site of the future Link Rd and adjacent to the University Precinct [Warnervale]. “If the proposal were to proceed at this location, it could present a major risk to the overall planning for Warnervale and would potentially be a ‘showstopper’ for the Link Road,” the report said. Accordingly, a report was presented to Wyong Council at its October 22, 2014 meeting which resolved to ’stridently oppose’ locating the facility at Warnervale

and gave the then general manager authority to continue liaising with Transport for NSW on the issue. The business paper for the May 25 extraordinary meeting of the Central Coast Council includes a summary of matters and decisions relating to the train maintenance facility since 2015. Wyong’s former mayor, Mr Doug Eaton OAM and council’s then general manager met with an adviser from the office of the NSW minister for transport and representatives from Transport for NSW in November 2014 to discuss their concerns about locating the facility at Warnervale. Minister for transport, then MS Gladys Berejiklian, wrote to Wyong Council in December 2014 to confirm Transport for NSW would consider suggestions for alternative sites from Wyong Council. A meeting was held February 10, 2015, between Transport for

NSW, Wyong Council and the Department of Premier and Cabinet, to discuss alternative sites. Wyong Council then gave Transport for NSW access to the Kangy Angy land to undertake feasibility and environmental studies. In September, selected Kangy Angy residents and businesses received notices advising them that Transport for NSW was considering Kangy Angy as the preferred site for a new intercity fleet maintenance facility. Local residents made written objections to council about the impact of the proposed Fleet Maintenance Facility on their properties and the local area. Mr Eaton met residents to hear their concerns and then wrote to the minister for transport and the parliamentary secretary for the Central Coast asking them to meet residents as a matter of urgency. “The site at Kangy Angy … has been selected by Transport for NSW as their preferred

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received no notification that we will get sewer and water in the area, and unless they are going to pay for the connection from the street to our homes, we do not want town water and sewer,” she said. “We all have water tanks and survive just fine from the rain water. “We will need to fit pressure reducers to tap fittings and we all have septic systems or enviro cycle that we have paid large amounts of money to have installed. “Before this facility was proposed, Wyong Council had already approved the upgrade of an access road that would have given us a way out during flooding. “This facility will have absolutely no benefit to our community or the Ourimbah and Kangy Angy area. “I also question why the comments from the councillors at the last Council meeting and the residents’ opposition to this sale have not been included in this [May 25] business paper.” Agenda item 3.2, May 25, 2016 Central Coast Council extraordinary meeting Interview and emails, May 20 and 23, 2016 Michelle Nicholson, Kangy Angy Residents Action Group Jackie Pearson, journalist

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More Closed Circuit Television cameras for Wyong CBD

Lakes Party pleased to see progress at Long Jetty

he Wyong Regional Chamber of Commerce has continued its Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) roll out with the installation of a new CCTV system in the Wyong CBD.

yong Cr Lloyd Taylor said he was pleased to see work commence at Long Jetty to restore the beach area.

“It is great to see that finally some work will begin on the Long Jetty foreshore to reinstate the beach that was once running the length of Tuggerah Parade,” Cr Taylor said. “I ran for Council together with Cr Adam Troy on the basis of saving Tuggerah Lakes, vowing to pressure council, lobby state and federal governments to

support this magnificent system of lakes and this is a good first step for Long Jetty, but more needs to be done,” he said. “I have worked very hard to get to this point but I am glad to see what we, the Tuggerah Lakes Party, have achieved by showing all politicians how important this issue is to the community. “We have achieved a great outcome at Canton

Beach and I look forward to sitting on the beach with my family enjoying Long Jetty once this first stage is completed. “Over the past three and a half years, council has spent over $10 million dollars on lake restoration and I will keep fighting in the new merged council to ensure the Lakes are not forgotten.” Media release, Apr 24, 2016 Lloyd Taylor, Wyong Council

Ourimbah masterplan exhibition period extended

entral Coast Council has extended the Public Exhibition of the Draft Ourimbah Land Use Strategy and Town Centre Masterplan until May 31.

Council’s Senior Planner, Ms Melati Lye,

said there had been significant interest in the

plan and the deadline for submissions had been extended to allow people more time to make a written submission. “Interested residents now have 15 extra days to get their comments to us in writing,” she said. The purpose of the masterplan is to accommodate growth while protecting the area’s unique character and sensitive setting and was developed with the input of local residents and businesses at four workshops held during 2015. The draft Masterplan aims to positively plan a common vision for the future of Ourimbah and making it a thriving place to live, work and do business. Media release, May 13, 2016 Central Coast Council Media

Cameras have being installed at key locations in the Wyong CBD during the week commencing May 16. President of the Wyong Regional Chamber of Commerce, Mr Ron Stevens, said the chamber was increasing and improving its CCTV network in the township of Wyong. “The sites selected in the Town Centre target anti-social behaviour and crime hot spots and complement our earlier installation,” Mr Stevens said. The funds for the new cameras were provided by the Federal Government as part of their Safer

Streets Program. Federal member for Dobell, Mrs Karen McNamara said she was committed to delivering for Dobell and was delighted that another 2013 election commitment was now completed with the installation of new CCTV in Wyong. “I am committed to making Dobell an even safer place for our community and the delivery of this commitment ensures Wyong is a welcoming and safe place to live, visit and conduct business.” said Ms McNamara. Wyong Town coordinator, Ms Mary-

Anne Beckers said: “Any CCTV system requires good policing and we are pleased to be working closely with Tuggerah Lakes Local Area command to deliver on this commitment from the Federal Government. “We want to give a clear warning that we now have the Wyong CBD covered with CCTV. “The cameras are on all the time and the footage can be accessed by police whenever it is needed,” she said. Media release, May 19, 2016 Interview, May 19, 2016 Mary-Anne Beckers, Wyong Town Centre Jackie Pearson, journalist

Norah Head Village Centre Masterplan underway yong Shire Council is preparing a new masterplan for the Norah Head Village Centre and held a community workshop at Soldiers Beach Surf Club on May 5.

“Any residents interested in the future of Norah Head Village Centre were invited to help identify the issues and opportunities to be addressed in the preparation of this Masterplan,” said Wyong’s Mayor, Mr Doug Eaton, OAM. “Norah Head has some of our most iconic features and landscapes particularly with the

Norah Head Light House, and it’s important that we plan for a future that enhances these assets,” Mr Eaton said. “The Masterplan looks at how the Village Centre and surrounding areas can be improved to enhance the distinctive character of Norah Head,” he said. “We are looking to create a realistic vision for the area that positively guides planning and

makes it a great place to live, visit and work.” The Masterplan looks at opportunities to enhance the quality of the public domain, create dedicated public spaces, facilitate pedestrian and cyclist activity, and encourage greater utilisation of public open space. Media release, Apr 28, 2016 Wyong Shire Council Media

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Community input sought Former mayor seeking for flood study further detail on “junkets” yong Shire Council is seeking input from local residents and business owners to help with the Tuggerah Lakes Southern Catchments Flood Study.

The Flood Study aims to understand and determine the nature and extent of potential flooding from creeks and overland flow paths, in and around the local suburbs of Glenning Valley, Tumbi Umbi, Berkeley Vale, Bateau Bay, Blue Bay, Toowoon Bay and Shelly Beach. According to Waterways and Asset Manager, Mr Peter Ham, the first stage of the Flood Study will be to collect, compile and review all information, including valuable community knowledge and experiences. “An important component of the flood study is community consultation and identifying concerns of residents living near waterways and overland flow paths,” Mr Ham said.

“The consultation also allows Council to provide the community with timely updates on the progress of the project as well as an opportunity to discuss data collected from previous flooding experiences. “Flood marks and recorded rainfall data from previous flood events are of particular interest and this information will be used in computer modelling of flood behaviour in the study area,” he said. Council have engaged flooding consultants WMAwater to carry out the work. The project has received funding assistance from the NSW Government under its Flood Risk Management Program, which is administered by the Office of Environment and Heritage.

“All residents living near waterways and overland flow paths in the study area will be sent a newsletter in May containing details about the study along with a questionnaire seeking information about any flooding they have observed,” Mr Ham said. “Given the recent storms and flooding we have had, we know there will be a lot to say and we really want to hear residents’ feedback. “Local knowledge and personal experiences are essential to the success of the Flood Study and I encourage all residents to share with us their stories, photographs and observations of flooding in the Tuggerah Lakes Southern Catchments areas,” Mr Ham concluded. Media release, Apr 27, 2016 Wyong Shire Council Media

n information request under the Government Information (Public Access) Act has been made by Wyong Cr Bob Graham in an attempt to get information on the public record about councillor attendance at conferences.

Cr Graham has also requested information about Wyong Council’s hosting of visiting overseas delegations. Prior to lodging the GIPA request on April 30, Cr Graham had attempted at two council meetings to make information about councillor conference attendance available to the general public but had been overruled by Wyong mayor, Cr Doug Eaton. On May 5, Cr Graham told the Wyong Regional Chronicle that Wyong Council staff were looking into his GIPA request “as we speak”. He said information about conference attendance, costs and outcomes had been made public by Wyong Council up until “three and a half

years ago”. “I do believe that some councillors have been to more conferences than they are allowed to,” Cr Graham said. “When I was mayor, if a councillor went to a conference, they had to put a report in as to what they learned at the conference. “Now, they don’t report on who went to the conference, how much it cost and what they achieved. “That is wrong, it is rate payer money paying being used for these junkets.” Cr Graham said rate payer funds had also been spent on hosting overseas delegations without ratepayers being able to access information about

the costs or outcomes. “The delegations might have dinner, lunch or morning tea and it costs a great deal,” he said. “I want to know how many we’ve had, how much it costs and what they have achieved, if anything. “Sometimes, over the last three years, we have had two and three [visiting delegations] a day. “All councillors get an invitation to the delegation and I have a stack, probably about 20 or 30, and there are many more that I have not kept,” he said. Email, Apr 30, 2016 Interview, May 5, 2016 Bob Graham, Wyong Council Jackie Pearson, journalist

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Border protection forum attracts protesters small protest greeted the minister for border protection and immigration, Mr Peter Dutton, when he visited the electorate of Dobell to address the community about national security and border protection issues.

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numerous trips to the electorate to support Ms McNamara in her role as a federal member. “I am pleased to be here to support Karen,” Mr Dutton said. “She has done a lot of work through the ice forum and identifying the scourge of drugs, and in particular ice, in Dobell. “Keeping our borders secure and our borders safe is a priority of this Government,” he said. Mr Dutton had made national headlines days before his visit to Dobell for claiming that an increase in Australia’s humanitarian refugee intake would result in accepting refugees who: “Won’t be numerate or literate in their own language, let alone English. “There people would be taking Australian jobs, there’s no question about that,” Mr Dutton said. Central Coast for Social Justice organised a peaceful protest at The Entrance to coincide with Mr Dutton’s visit to Dobell. Spokesperson for the group, Ms Diane Parker said: “I am just an ordinary person and I didn’t know about refugees.

“About two or three years ago, the last election, the Federal election, was the first time I’d given a great deal of thought about who I voted for,” Ms Parker said. “I used to walk into the booth, past all the people, and just vote Liberal, that’s what I did,” she said. “I did it, I am 48, I did it forever. “And then one of my friends kept pestering me about refugees, kept telling me about how unbearable it is that we keep treating them this way so I had a look and I did one of those vote compass things and I went on to the Refugee Council of Australia. “I found out that it is not illegal; I found out that we are locking up innocent people. “We don’t even bother charging them, we give them no sentence; we don’t even do that to people who are criminals, they always have an end date. “So at the last election, I went against everything that my family has always voted for and I voted Green and I had to answer quite a few questions like ‘why would you do that?’.

“And now I actually hand out pamphlets for the Greens at elections. “My beautiful dad, who died last year, stood

$3 million f u n d i n g promise has been made by member for Dobell, Ms Karen McNamara, to improve the Tuggerah Lakes under the Improving Your Local Parks and Environment Program.

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to pay the compensation bill because we are wrecking people and how do you compensate for a childhood? “While we don’t have the character to care about vulnerable people, nothing else matters,” Ms Parker said, explaining that she would be wearing green again and handing out pamphlets for the Greens on July 2.

Tuggerah Lakes such as: installing and replacing gross pollutant traps; clean up of foreshore areas that require wrack removal; and, catchment and creek maintenance works. Ms McNamara said she was proud to be involved in projects that restore and protect Dobell’s natural environment. “Important projects like these highlight the importance of conservation activities in our region,” she said. “The Tuggerah Lakes are known as one of the jewels of the Dobell electorate and the funding provided by the Federal Government is only helping to make our natural assets better for

our community. “A gross pollutant trap may not seem too exciting, but they are doing a great job in protecting the lakes, as they stop rubbish and other pollutants entering the waterway.” The announcement will build on $3.3 million provided to clean up Tuggerah Lakes by the Coalition in the 2014-15 budget. “We will work with local government, local residents and community groups on the final design of the project,” said federal minister for the environment, Mr Greg Hunt. Media release, May 21, 2016 John O’Doherty, Coalition Campaign Head Quarters

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Member for Dobell, Ms Karen McNamara MP has welcomed Mr Dutton, who addressed a forum of interested community mem bers where he discussed what steps the Federal Government has taken to secure borders and keep Australia safe. “Quite rightly, the issue of national security is on the forefront of the minds of the community,” Ms McNamara said. “Our community has questions about what we, as a Government, are doing to keep our borders safe and I am delighted to be able to have the Minister in Dobell to address these concerns first hand.” Topics at the Forum included how the Government is tracking and dealing with identified terrorist organisations, what powers our local law enforcement officers have and what is being done to ensure that people entering the country have been properly assessed and checked. “When I am out and about talking in the community, the issue of national security and border protection is nearly always brought up,” Mrs McNamara said. “People are concerned, and it is my role to assure them that the Government is taking these concerns and their safety seriously.” Mr Dutton has made

there in green and handed out alongside me. “This is something that really matters. “I have always identified as an Australian and Australians are the good guys, they are the ones who will help people, and for us to be imprisoning people, innocent people and children, some day, Mr Dutton, who didn’t even bother looking at us, will retire with a golden handshake and leave all of us, because it is being done in our name. “I’ve said ‘not in my name’ but it is in my name. “We are going to have

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Bill Shorten makes a national announcement in Wyong

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

Peninsula Community Access From left Labor candidate for Robertson, Ms Anne Chartlon with Labor candidate for Dobell, Ms Emma McBride and federal opposition leader, Mr Bill Shorten

he marginal seat of Dobell was chosen by federal opposition leader, Mr Bill Shorten, to make a national announcement about Labor’s plans to restore indexation of the Medicare Beneﬁts Schedule.

“Labor will ensure that access to health care is determined by your Medicare card, and not your credit card, and will reverse the Turnbull Government’s GP Tax by stealth,” Mr Shorten said, while visiting a Wyong GP clinic with the party’s candidate for Dobell, Ms Emma McBride and shadow minister for health, Ms Catherine King. “Nobody wants to head down the same path as America when it comes to our health system,” he said. Mr Shorten said restoration of indexation of the Medicare Benefits Schedule will take place from January 1, 2017. “This will apply to all services provided by GPs, allied health and other health practitioners and medical specialists. “We will reverse the government’s cuts which will reduce bulk billing and hit Australian families every time they visit the doctor. “Labor created Medicare and Labor will always protect Medicare. “Having failed three times to introduce its GP Tax due to Labor’s opposition in the Senate,

the Liberals imposed a GP Tax by stealth, freezing the indexation of the rebates paid to doctors for four years.” Mr Shorten said all Australians should be able to access health care when and where they need it. “That’s what drives Labor’s health policy,” he said. “In contrast, Medicare is under attack from the Liberals. “They have made it no secret that they want us all to pay more to see the doctor and the indexation freeze will ensure this happens. “Doctors have confirmed the extension of the GP Tax by stealth will be the tipping point to make bulk billing unviable for many practices. “Existing co-payments will be increased. “Everyone will pay more and the sickest, the poorest and those in rural areas will be hit hardest. “It is vital we don’t create barriers for anyone who needs to see their GP. “All Australians should be able to access health care when and where they need it.”

According to Mr Shorten, Labor’s policy has been costed independently by the Parliamentary Budget Office and will have an impact of $2.4 billion over the forward estimates (to 2019-20), and $12.2 billion over the decade to 2026-27. Labor candidate for Dobell, Ms Emma McBride said: It was fantastic to have Bill Shorten here this morning to announce our strong commitment to Medicare. “People in Dobell want us to invest in their health and they want to know that when they go to the doctor that can reach for their Medicare card not their credit card,” she said. “One in 20 people delay their visit to the doctor or don’t go at all because they are worried about the cost. “Labor believes that no one should worry about their bank balance when they are sick. “I am proud to be part of a team that is committed to putting people first,” Ms McBride said. Media release, May 19, 2016 Jack Power, for Emma McBride Labor candidate for Dobell

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Peninsula News focuses on news specifically relating to post code areas 2256 & 2257.

Ettalong Diggers starts tourism information centre

Surprise celebration for Rod Radford

The Ettalong Diggers Memorial Club will supply a staff member to run the tourism information centre five days a week for six months.

The Rotary Club of Umina Beach held a surprise celebration for member Mr Rod Radford to recognise his long community service record as a Rotarian and

No news on start to underpass repairs

Woy Woy GP pleads not guilty to mother’s murder

Ettalong man dies in crash

Member for Gosford Ms Kathy Smith has claimed that the NSW Government is refusing to say when work will start on repair on the rail underpass closed after a recent truck accident.

A 61-year-old Woy Woy general practitioner has been arrested at his Woy Woy practice and extradited to Tasmania for the alleged murder of his mother

An Ettalong man has died and a woman was injured after a four-vehicle crash near Newcastle on May 10.

Resident starts flood action group

Councillors condemn rail project uncertainty

Community land could become memorial to battle

A Woy Woy resident fed up with Gosford Council’s flood management efforts in the Peninsula has started a new community action group.

Gosford councillors have condemned the cost blow out and uncertainty surrounding the Rawson Rd Level Crossing Replacement Project.

Four parcels of land in Pozieres Avenue, Umina, could be dedicated as a memorial site to the Battle of Pozieres during World War One following a suggestion

Peninsula comes under Central Coast Council The Peninsula is now under the new Central Coast Council. Gosford Council no longer exists.

The full articles and more can be seen on line on our website www.CentralCoastNews.net They can also be seen on www.PeninsulaNews.info

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Coast Community News focuses on news specifically relating to post code areas 2250, 2251 & 2260

Councillors sacked, new council formed and administrator appointed

Stronger Councils website provides practical information

Noble welcomes merger announcement

Gosford City’s 10 elected local councillors were sacked on Thursday, May 12 when the council was dissolved and a new Central Coast Council proclaimed.

The former Gosford Local Government Area will have a representation committee to provide advice on local views and issues, to be appointed by the administrator.

Interim General Manager, Mr Rob Noble, welcomed the merger announcement saying a lot of work had already been done to get ready for the merger, so

Elected representatives replaced by unelected dictators

Local Government NSW President slams merger process

MacDonald and Crouch welcome new council

NSW Opposition leader, Mr Luke Foley said the NSW Government’s sacking of Gosford and Wyong Councils, along with 40 others across the state, was a “political

Local Government NSW said elected Councillors unceremoniously sacked by Local Government Minister, Mr Paul Toole have every reason to feel betrayed, but

Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Mr Scot MacDonald MLC and Member for Terrigal, Mr Adam Crouch MP, have welcomed a more efficient Central Coast

Some questions remain unanswered

Baird and Toole say residents will benefit

Unions call for job guarantees for council employees

Mr Ian Reynolds and Mr NSW premier, Mr Mike Trade unions have called Rob Noble have not made Baird and minister for local on the premier of NSW, Mr themselves available for government, Mr Paul Toole Mike Baird to demonstrate interview following the said residents of the new that forced amalgamation of proclamation creating the Central Coast Council would dozens of NSW councils was benefit from better services not about slashing local jobs new Central Coast Council. 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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We’re tired of being ignored wrote last week to the NSW minister for the environment and heritage, Mr Mark Speakman, complaining that no Central Coast seminars were organised to explain proposed changes to biodiversity legislation.

How is it that seminars can be held in Dubbo, Wagga Wagga, Coffs Harbour, Newcastle, Tamworth and Nowra but nowhere on the Central Coast? Some 320,000 people live on the Central Coast. That’s roughly equivalent to the population of Canberra.

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Only last week, the NSW Government proclaimed an amalgamation of Gosford and Wyong Councils to form Central Coast Council, among the largest councils in NSW. Yet local people are

expected to travel three hours or 150km to either Sydney or Newcastle to learn about significant changes being proposed to environmental legislation. Central Coast residents are tired of being ignored. Email, May 19, 2016 Kevin Armstrong, Tumbi Umbi

Retirement village entertainers applauded

would like to bring attention to a group of people who have been entertaining in nursing homes and retirement villages free of charge.

They do this to raise money for charities and quite simply, to bring a little bit of joy into the lives of people who maybe don’t have a lot to smile about due to illness, old age and pain. The couple who started this group over 20 years ago are Mr Lionel and Ms Madeline Mastello of Toukley. Ms Mastello has

Witnesses sought after motorway collision olice are investigating after a two vehicle collision in Wyee.

At about 4.50pm Tuesday, May 10, emergency services were called to the M1 Pacific Motorway at Wyee, about 200m north of the Hue Hue overpass, after reports of a two vehicle collision. Police have been told a silver Holden Commodore station wagon towing a box trailer travelling north on the M1, and a blue Holden Commodore station wagon travelling south, collided. The driver of the silver Commodore, a 35-yearold man, was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance Paramedics before being taken to

Anyone with information about these incidents should call Crime Stoppers on

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John Hunter Hospital in a serious but stable condition. The driver of the blue Commodore, a 63-year-old man, and his passenger, a 56-yearold woman, were both trapped in the vehicle, but released by the Volunteer

Rescue Association. The 63 year old man was airlifted to Royal North Shore Hospital in a serious and unstable condition. The 56 year old woman was airlifted to John Hunter Hospital in a serious condition. Southbound traffic on the M1 was disrupted as officers from the Hunter Crash Investigation Unit attended the scene and commenced inquiries. Investigations into the crash continue and police have urged anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward. Media release, May 11, 2016 NSW Police Media

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danced all her life and coaxed her husband on his retirement to start a group of like-minded people to join them in their home and learn to sing, dance and perform. Mr and Ms Mastello made all the costumes and after many weeks of rehearsals, they bring cheer and laughter to

their audiences. Mr and Ms Mastello have both had health issues over the past few years but it hasn’t stopped them from serving the community in their own special way. Well done to Mr and Ms Mastello and The Singlets, we applaud you. Email, Apr 17, 2016 Gloria Nestor, Toongabbie

Customer stabs furniture in frustration olice are investigating the circumstances surrounding an incident that occurred at Harvey Norman Lake Haven last month.

At about 1.10pm on Wednesday, April 27, a woman entered the store on the Pacific Highway and spoke with a staff member, demanding a cash refund. She allegedly produced a knife, threatened a staff member and damaged a number furniture items.

Officers from Tuggerah Lakes Local Area Command attended and a 48-year-old woman was arrested. She was taken to Wyong Police Station before being taken to

Wyong Hospital for treatment. No-one was injured during the incident. The investigation is ongoing and it is anticipated charges will be laid. Media release, May 10, 2016 NSW Police Media

Drug bust at Wyee hydroponic setup was allegedly uncovered during a search of a home at Wyee, on Tuesday, May 10.

At about 11am, police from the Lake Macquarie Target Action Group attended a home in Samuel St and spoke with

an occupant. Officers were given permission to search the backyard of the home and subsequently applied for and executed a search warrant for the rest of the premises. It will be alleged in court that at the home,

police found evidence of cannabis cultivation; seizing plants, cuttings, leaf, seeds and head. Police also seized a small amount of brown powder believed to be heroin. Investigations are continuing. Media release, May 12, 2016 NSW Police Media

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The Entrance parkrun launched

Culturally appropriate training program in primary health care available

n an effort to better recognise the depth and breadth of expertise offered by local Aboriginal Health Workers, the region’s largest employer has teamed up with Hunter

TAFE and its Aboriginal Learning Circle to develop a new program. For the first time on the Central Coast, Aboriginal Health Workers can now complete a Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care; a culturally appropriate training program that is tailored to the specific needs of the District’s workforce. Completion of this program will contribute towards registration as an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner (AHP). The AHP role became nationally registered in 2012 to recognise the fact that some Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander primary health care roles across Australia involved a significant clinical component and the performance of a number of high risk clinical activities. AHPs may assess and treat Aboriginal people, deliver specific health care programs and provide culturally safe and appropriate advice and support in order to contribute to better health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

people. Central Coast Local Health District Workforce Operations Manager, Mr Ian Arnold, said the program is an important part of the District’s Aboriginal Employment Strategy. “We are all passionate about empowering Aboriginal people to work in health, where they can make positive contributions to the health of their communities. “This new role will deliver better care to the Central Coast community and offer employment opportunities on completion of their studies. “This will also assist to close the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal people within the community,” Mr Arnold said. Hunter TAFE CEO/ Institute Director, Ms Christine Warrington, said the program deepens the already successful partnership between Hunter TAFE, Aboriginal Learning Circle and the District, and will further enhance skills education opportunities in the community. “We are delighted to work in partnership with the District to deliver

the Aboriginal Health Practitioner qualification to the region for the first time,” Ms Warrington said. “This program will support their workforce training needs and positively impact the development and progression of Aboriginal education, employment, and health within our region,” she said. Director of Hunter TAFE’s Aboriginal Learning Circle, Ms Lillian Gordon, said effective collaboration is a key component in driving the success of programs that continue to empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. “The inclusion and leadership of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the development, implementation and delivery of such initiatives is paramount to the realisation of positive outcomes that allow Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to contribute directly to the health and well-being of their own communities,” Ms Gordon said. Media release, May 3, 2016 Casey Virgin, The District

he Entrance parkrun was launched on Saturday, May 14 at Picnic Park, The Entrance.

This is the Coast’s second parkrun, a 5km beginner level run, that encourages all members of the community to improve their health and fitness, while having fun and meeting new people. Chief Executive Officer for the Central Coast Regional Development Corporation, Mr Simon Officer, said the

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Parkrun on the Central Coast also operates at Mt Penang and is supported by medical practitioners, the broader business community, as well as all levels of government.

he NSW minister for women and the prevention of domestic violence and sexual assault, Ms Pru Goward launched the BaptistCare Mens’ Behaviour Change (MBC) program in Tuggerah on Tuesday, May 17.

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Mens’ Behaviour Change program launched

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Gorokan students raise $3,000 in World’s Greatest Shave campaign

Walk safely to school encouraged udgewoi Public School held ‘Walk Safely to School Day’ on Friday, May 20.

‘Walk Safely to School Day’ asked participants to consider their transport habits and to try to incorporate more walking as part of a healthy, active way to get around. This included recommending ways for parents to teach their

child the healthy habit of walking more, by walking with them the whole way to school, and holding hands when crossing the road. If they get the bus, walk past their usual stop and get on at the next stop.

If parents need to drive, they can park the car a few blocks away from the school and walk the rest of the way. Newsletter, May 16, 2016 Kerry Moore, Budgewoi Public School

Wyong wins debating final yong High School took out the he final tally for Gorokan High School’s Year 12 students who Rotary Inter-Schools participated in 2016’s World’s Greatest Shave, came in at $3,000. Debating Finals on Boys in Year 12 and beyond, even shaving proud of the boys’ efforts. May 17.

participated in the event fully committed with some boys going above

their eyebrows off for the cause. The school is very

Newsletter, March 24, 2016 Gorokan High School

Robot death matches a feature of school subject

Wyong is the first nonprivate school to win this competition. The school congratulates the team for their win in this prestigious competition. Facebook, May 17, 2016 Wyong High School

Free dementia care skills workshop

orokan High School students had robot death matches as part of the Year 10 Engineering course.

Year 10 students who participated, explored the reality behind control systems and their importance to robotics. Students were given a Lego Mindstorm remote control robot to program. Upon completion, students were able to direct their robot via their smart phones to battle in the robot wars so long as their programming was sufficient. Many robots did not survive.

entral Coast Community College Ourimbah Campus will be hosting a free workshop for Aged Care Workers on dementia care skills starting July 18 and running for three consecutive Mondays.

The course is funded by the Commonwealth Department of Social Services and is in partnership with HammondCare’s Dementia Centre. The intensive three day course (one day a week over three weeks) has been designed to provide health professionals with the knowledge that will help them to understand

Newsletter, March 24, 2016 Gorokan High School

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dementia and to use their new skills in a practical way. To complete the course, a qualified and experienced trainer will also visit each student’s workplace to perform a half-hour assessment. The College is excited to be able to provide free training that will further improve the skills available on the Coast.

Aged Care Coordinator, Ms Pamella Hackett, said: “We are delighted to be hosting this free workshop for health professionals in what is a growing area of concern amongst the ageing population on the Coast.” Media release, May 17, 2016 Michelle Trimble, Central Coast Community College

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

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New weekly markets at The Entrance

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The Art House officially opened

new weekly markets series will commence at The Entrance, replacing the previous Farmers Markets, according to Central Coast Council.

“This is a great outcome for The Entrance with the markets now weekly and run by an operator with great experience in running markets for community benefit,” said Peter Stokes, council’s manager of property management. The new markets will start operating from July 23. “We’re excited about the possibilities these new markets will bring to The Entrance,” Mr Stokes said. The market operator was appointed on May 18 following an Expression of Interest (EOI) process, after the previous operator chose to re-locate to Wyong Racecourse. “The operator has over 20 years’ experience operating markets in Sydney and other areas and good ideas on how to re-invigorate the markets at The Entrance,” Mr Stokes said. “The new operators are going to consult with the local retailers to see how they can work together to optimise the flowon benefits to the local community, which is why the markets are planned to commence in July. “It is a very exciting time for The Entrance, especially with the

Waterfront Upgrade.” Stephen Choularton from Organic Food Markets said: “The Entrance is a great site for the markets. “We are really looking forward to working with the local community and believe this is a wonderful opportunity to make The Entrance Town Centre Markets the first choice for people to do their weekly fresh food shopping and support local business,” Mr Choularton said. “We’ll be looking to include Certified Organic food, artisan gourmet produce, non-organic fresh fruit and vegetables, seasonal produce and other delicacies like Aussie truffles, all the goodies you love to eat, every week, rain or shine. Mr John Millard, president of The Entrance District Chamber of Commerce, said: “The Chamber looks forward to working with council and The Entrance Town Centre Management to run successful markets that will benefit the business and wider community.” Media release, May 19, 2016 Central Coast Council media

The crowd at opening night

yong’s new theatre, The Art House, was officially opened by the 500 seat theatre, Central Coast Council on Friday, May 20 with a “spectacular 130 seat studio space, meeting room, exhibition Opening Celebration Concert”.

The concert featured an all-star cast, led by guest choreographer, direct from Los Angeles, Mr Joshua Horner. Mr Horner has been working with talented local performers to create a premier new work, alongside performances by Gina Jeffries, Elaskia, Options Theatre Company, Central Coast Opera and many more. Central Coast Council’s administrator, Mr Ian Reynolds, said he was thrilled to be part of the opening of a premier new arts venue in the region. “I congratulate everyone involved and the former Wyong Council’s vision and leadership in funding the construction of this amazing cultural facility,” Mr Reynolds said.

“Thank you also to the NSW Government through Arts NSW and Clubs Grants NSW for their contribution towards the very important fit out elements. “Over 10 years of planning and persistence has allowed the old

Memorial Hall to be transformed into a state of the art facility that will benefit our community for generations to come,” he said. The opening was the culmination of a $12.7 million investment by council to construct

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Not for Profit Organisations Arts & Culture 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

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 G S 2250 Gosford NSW

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

Community Groups ARPRA---Representing Residential Land Lease Communities ARPRA is the peak body representing residents living in Residential LandLease Communities in NSW. We are a nonprofit N.G.O. that provides advice and advocacy for residents living in Residential Land Lease Communities. We provide training and advice to residents and members 4358 8246 arpranorthlakes@outlook.com.au

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

Bateau Bay Neighbourhood Centre Financial Counselling, a Tool Library, Computer Hub and Computer Lessons, Private Art Therapy Sessions, Home Work Help, A Self Esteem Group, Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Group, EAPA-Energy Accounts Payment Assistance, an Early Links Outreach Worker, Tax Help, Holiday activities for kids and young people, Community Garden, Events, Referral Services, an Op Shop and Food Store. We also hold a Community BBQ on the first Thursday of each month and an All Abilities Disco on the Last Friday of each month. PH: 4332 7450

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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

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 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

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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

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

Lake Munmorah Senior Citizens Club Computer Classes for beginners and advanced. Come and join regular activities: dancing, exercise, pilates, yoga, craft, carpet bowls and Tai Chi. 4358 8390 Long Jetty Senior Citizens Club Beginner classes being held in computers, line dancing, tai chi and zumba gold. Contact the Club 4332 5522 M-F, 9am to 3pm for full list of activities Long Jetty Over 50s Club Come along and join in our activities, great for indoor bowls, computers, exercises, yoga, linedancing, tai chi and more 4332 5522 9am to 3pm Mingaletta Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Corporation

9.30am to 12 noon 4367 9600 www.pcfa.org.au

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

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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 PO Box 246 Wyong NSW 2259

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Wrap with Love Knitting blankets for cold humanity. Knitted blankets warm the heart of those who give and those who receive. Donations of 8ply yarn gratefully received. Long Jetty: 4333 4353 Toukley 4399 3351 Wyong Neighbourhood Centre Supporting disadvantaged vulnerable and isolated members of our community offering a range of community services, events, projects, workshops, arts programs and an open community garden. 4353 1750 Wyong Toastmasters Club Come along, be part of a vibrant, progressive group. Conquer your fears of public speaking in a supportive learn-by-doing environment. 10.30am - 1st, 3rd and 5th Friday Wyong RSL Anzac Ave Wyong 1030am 4328 8297 j pp @ joppa@theorchards.com.au

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

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

Central Coast Prostate Cancer Support Group (Gosford) Meet last Friday Month Terrigal Uniting Church 380 Terrigal Drive, Terrigal

GROW Support Groups Small friendly groups formed to learn how to overcome anxiety, depression and loneliness and to improve mental health and well-being. 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

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

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 Coast Leagues Club John 0413 276 698 jbthomson51@gmail.com

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

Tues 7.30pm Thur 6.30pm 0407 406 669

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

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,

Mangrove Mountain Thur, Sat, Sun (weather permitting) 0412 164 082 0414 635 047

hartas@bigpond.net.au

Bridge Club Bridge players can enjoy a game of social bridge on Tuesdays, 9.45am-1pm The Greens The Entrance with or without a partner. Len 4332 6989 David 4392 0606

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

Probus Clubs

cvscc@nsservices.com.au

Bateau Bay Ladies Probus Club We offer a warm welcome, friendship and interesting speakers. 4th Mon every month RSL Hall Killarney Vale 4332 6625

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

www.grow.net.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

Garage markets and street stalls. Volunteers always needed to help. 2nd Mon 9.30am Norah Head Legacy Accure 0414 701 489

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 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

The Rotary Club of the Entrance Inc. A small, friendly and effective club supporting many local organisations, and international Rotary Activities. Always welcoming new members, men and women, to help us to help others. Meetings 6pm for 6.30 pm each Tues – Mingara Recreation Club 4367 6540 rotarytheentrance@gmail.com

Torchbearers for Legacy Toukley Raising funds for Brisbane Waters Legacy. Fundraising activities Harry Moore Golf Day,

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 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

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 \ 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 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

www.ccsoaring.com.au

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

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

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

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

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

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Maliga Indigenous Art Showcase

Out&About

Award winning artist’s work on permanent display

hroughout May, as part of Wyong Alive, the former Wyong Shire Council will return the Maliga Indigenous Art Showcase to The Entrance Gallery as part of National Reconciliation Week, from May 25-June 2.

Council’s Community and Cultural Program Section Manager, Mr Glenn Cannard, said Maliga is one of the main events for this month’s Wyong Alive theme, ‘Bridging the Gap’. “We will kick off Reconciliation Week events with the return of Maliga, and we can’t wait to see the range of works

the students produce this year,” Mr Cannard said. Maliga, which means ‘shine’ in Darkinjung, is a School Based Art Showcase that promotes local Indigenous students’ multimedia art and craft, reflecting their identity and cultural connection to the Central Coast. “As well as the art showcase, on opening day

there will be a presentation including, the Mayors Choice Award, Elders Choice Award, Highly Commended Award, performances from local Indigenous groups and a morning tea,” Mr Cannard said. Media release, May 9, 2016 Wyong Shire Council Media

The Wyong Diary

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

Wednesday, May 25 Buddhist meditation, living in harmony, 2:30pm to 3:30pm

Thursday, May 26 W y o n g Neighbourhood Centre Biggest morning Tea in conjunction with Wyong Family History Group, Wyong Senior Citizens, Regional Chamber of Commerce and Break Thru People, at the neighbourhood centre, 9:30am to 11:30am

Friday, May 27 Fatality Free Friday, take the pledge online to keep NSW roads fatality-free for one day Coupla Numbers, Coast Hotel Budgewoi, featuring Phil Hewitt, from 8:30pm

Anglican Church, Kanwal, 6:30pm I Love the 80s Trivia Night for Wyong Neighbourhood Centre, Shelly Beach Golf Club, 6:00pm to 10:00pm

Wednesday, Jun 22 Workshop on records from England and Wales, Tuggerah Library, Westfield Tuggerah, 10:00am to 12:00pm

Gwandalan Lioness Art and Porcelain Show, Tunkuwullin Hall, Kanangra Drive, Gwandalan until June 12

Sunday, Jun 12

Author talk by Warren Henry, The Ark in Your Pocket, Bateau Bay Library, 1:30pm

Mr Lee Kernaghan will perform The Songs and The Stories at Doyalson RSL Club The Arc Riders and the Hollerin Sluggers, Coast Hotel Budgewoi

Trivia Night, Lakes

His works depict stunning and dramatic landmarks, such as The Entrance and Terrigal foreshores. An original oil piece, commissioned especially for the shopping centre, features a scene of Lakes Beach looking south towards the Norah Head Lighthouse. Marcelle Proper, Lake Haven retail marketing manager, said: “We were thrilled that an artist of Neale’s calibre has agreed

to develop artwork and display it at the centre. “The work he has produced captures the raw beauty of the Central Coast.” The exhibition was commissioned for new walls leading to the recently upgraded restroom facilities. “Located in the Woolworths mall, the renovation is part of ongoing enhancements for customers at Lake Haven Shopping Centre.

Neale Joseph is a painter whose artistic style pays homage to French impressionism. He has been recognised internationally, winning the prestigious ‘Verve Cliquot’ and ‘Great South Land’ art prizes. His works have been exhibited alongside those of world-renowned artists Arthur Boyd, Sidney Nolan and Brett Whiteley. Media release, Apr 21, 2016 Marcelle Proper, Vicinity Centres

Local treasures, the Venerable Rod Bowers speaks at Tuggerah Library, 1:30pm to 3:30pm

Central Coast Country Music, Acoustic day at Colongra Bay Community Centre, Lake Munmorah, 1:00am to 3:00pm River Shack Blues Band, Coast Hotel Budgewoi, 2:30pm

Saturday, June 11

orks by award-winning local artist Neale Joseph, are now on permanent display in the Lake Haven Shopping Centre.

Wednesday, June 15

Sunday Jun 5

Monday, May 30

Saturday, Jun 4

from 3:00pm

One of the pieces by artist Neale Joseph on permanent display at Lake Haven shopping centre

Wednesday, Jul 6 Free Freedom Wheels assessments for local children with a disability, 6 Teamster Cl, Tuggerah C h i l d r e n ’ s watercolour workshop, Lakes Anglican Church, Kanwal 10:00am to 12:00pm and July 13

Friday, Jul 8 Winter blues & jazz festival, Memorial Park The Entrance to July 10

Neale Joseph paints iconic Central Coast scenes

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PRICES FOR CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS IN THESE PAGES COME IN THREE CATEGORIES

Not For Profit Organisations Not for profit organisations’ advertisements are subsidised.

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A mono 5cm advertisement only costs $20 + GST. Each additional cm is only an additional $4 + GST, colour is $6 + GST and a photograph or logo is an additional $6 + GST.

Private advertisements Private advertisements only cost $33. Each additional cm costs $6.60 as does colour, and a photograph or a logo. Private advertisements need to be paid for at the time of booking.

Business rates A one off advertisement only costs $40 + GST in mono and an extra $8 + GST for colour, a logo or a photograph. Advertising on an ongoing basis attracts discounts if paid for in full in advance. 3 months $215 + GST, 6 months $385 + GST, 12 months $700 + GST – Approximately $14 per week. Having the same advertisement in one of the other Central Coast Newspapers as well attracts an additional 10% discount for those advertisements. If in the third paper as well, it will attract a 15% discount which drops to $11.50 + GST per week in that paper. Artwork is free and advertisers are encouraged to change their advertisements frequently.

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Combined print and online packages have been created providing further discounts. Having a Gosford classifieds premium on line advertisement plus a printed advertisement in one newspaper will only cost $495 + GST for 3 months, $695 + GST for 6 months and $999 + GST for 12 months. Having it in two newspapers as well as online costs $595 + GST for 3 months, $995 + GST for 6 months and $1499 + GST for 12 months. To be in all three newspapers as well as online costs $795 + GST for 3 months, $1395 + GST for 6 months and $1899 + GST for 12 months.

See page 2 for contact details. All newspaper advertisements have a minimum of two weeks’ shelf life.

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Want to have a lot of fun, unique music at your next event?

Entertainment

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May 28 at 7pm Presents Songs about Water Theme Concert CWA Hall Woy Woy Tickets $7

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No job too small. Seniors Discount. Lic number 265652C

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Kitchen Quality Laminate Benchtops supplied and seconds for sale

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0456 884 545

Painting BUCELLO’S COASTAL PAINTING SERVICES • Residential and Commercial • Interior and Exterior • New Work and Repaints Free Quotes All work guaranteed Quality’s my game and Ryan’s my name

Stump grinding big & small Specialising in tight access Fully insured Free quotes Tree pruning Call Ross 0431 292 110

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Plumbing

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TELESALES person required for media sales. $20/$23 p.h. + commissions. Gosford Office, Hours: M-F 9-5, Training Provided. To apply email: ancr@ancr.com.au

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A premium VIP online business advertisement on GosfordClassifieds.com.au only costs $299 + GST for 3 months, $399 + GST for 6 months and, $499 + GST for 12 months. It costs a similar amount to go on any one of the other nine Sydney based websites as well, or only $1699 + GST for all sites for 12 months. The other sites cover Bondi, Manly, Newtown, Cronulla, South Sydney, St George, West Sydney, North Sydney, Wollongong and suburbs surrounding those areas. All that we require for you to have an online advertisement such as this is: 1) Heading for the advertisement; 2) Text for the body; and, 3) Up to 3 images if required i.e. logos etc.

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hold an intermediate class on Wednesdays from 7 to 10 pm at Wyoming - It’s an excellent form of exercise which brings men, women and young people together socially, learning new and old dances in a very friendly relaxed atmosphere No experience or partner necessary All ages welcome Cost $7.00 per week Contact Janice on

4388 2253

29th May 12.15pm - 4.00pm at the Gosford Regional Art Gallery East Gosford. For details phone Natalie on

0435 900 795

Colours of Country Art Exhibition in Memory of Sean Lonergan Opens Friday 27th May - Sunday 5th June, 10am - 4pm daily at the Gosford Regional Art Gallery East Gosford. For details phone Natalie on

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Roofing

Metal roofing All aspects Gutters, Downpipes Skylights Custom flashings Growe Installations P/L

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The Lakes win in all grades he Central Coast rugby competition saw some very interesting results on May 21, opening up the competition for this year, with The Lakes recording their first win of the season, defeating Hornsby in Slade Park, 34 points to 24, Kariong defeating Ourimbah at Ourimbah Rugby Park by 21 points to 19, and Warnervale going down to Gosford 22 points to 19 at Woongarrah Oval.

It was a big day for The Lakes, winning all grades for the first time since 2010. It proved a high scoring match and both teams certainly put on an exciting display. The Lakes did however score 5 tries to 3 and that was a good indication of the flow of the match. The Lakes led by 26 points to 10 at the halftime break and even though it seemed it was all over, Hornsby fought hard and made a real match of it in the second half. In fact they outscored the home side in the final

40 minutes of the match, but it was all too late. Best players for The Lakes were Glen Stone, James McCombie and Brendan Quigg. It was a good day for The Lakes who have been close to victory on several occasions this season but this is their first win of the year and they will be hoping for several more. In a minor upset, Kariong defeated Ourimbah in a highly contested game. Ourimbah went to the halftime break leading by 14 points to 7 and seemed to be heading for victory at that stage.

They then went further ahead to lead by 19 points to 7 before the visitors steamed home. Two late tries to Kariong saw them clinch the victory with time running out. Ourimbah’s best players on the day were halfback Matt King and prop Brett Cunningham, who both crossed for individual tries. This result certainly does open the competition ladder in what is proving a most interesting competition. The match between Warnervale and Gosford was a rather dour battle

for the first 60 minutes, but it did open up in the last quarter when some good open rugby was put on display. Warnervale went to the halftime break leading by 12 points to 5 and they were playing the better rugby in the match. They were starting to dominate the breakdown and things were starting to happen for them. Warnervale actually went to a bigger lead early in the second stanza and led by 19 points to 5 and it seemed their first win of the season was on the cards. However, Gosford were not to be denied. They were able to cross for three tries in the final 15 minutes and snatched the lead and the match at the death. It was a good game of

rugby, and got better and better as the match went on. Warnervale had several very good players, but none were more effective than five-eight Sione Ala, No.8 Tevita Moala, and lock Matt Willmott. Jacob Griffin also had a great game alternating between the centres and the lineout. Warnervale are certainly improving and their first win of the season is just around the corner. Gosford were very lucky but the win does keep them in the reckoning for the rest of the season. Sports report, May 22, 2016 Larry Thomson, Central Coast Rugby Union

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ember for The Entrance, Mr David Mehan said Coast commuters will feel the sting of Opal increases.

According to Mr Mehan, recent IPART reports revealed that the government is looking at increasing opal fares across NSW which could see Central Coast commuters hit with a 20 per cent increase on Opal fares. Five day a week train commuters travelling long distances (55-65km)

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face the biggest increase of 39 per cent over the next two years, with annual fares set to jump by up to $1,056 by July 1, 2018. Commuters from the Central Coast who take advantage of the daily cap will see their maximum single journey fare increase from $15 to $20 by the same date. Mr Mehan said it was unfair that commuters travelling from the Central Coast are set to be punished by the government for simply catching a train to and

from work. “This is another out of pocket expense for the community without reason from the Premier. “Commuters on the Coast shouldn’t be forced off overpriced trains onto overcrowded roads,” Mr Mehan concluded. Commuters can check whether they will be worse off under the proposed changes by tracking their journey on the new Opal calculator website. Media release, May 11, 2016 David Mehan, Member for The Entrance

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NSW Rugby Union Country Championships concluded entral Coast’s rugby union representative sides had an enjoyable weekend in Armidale at the NSW Country Championships on May 7 and 8 and northern players were well-represented in both the Seniors and the Colts.

The first XV lost both their matches but put in very concerted effort on both days. The Colts team reached the Tier 1 Colts Final with a fantastic win over rivals New England on the Saturday before going down in the Final in a close one to Hunter by 18 points to 13. The Seniors played their first Caldwell Cup game against Illawarra on Saturday, May 7. The match started out as a very physical encounter. Continual attack by Illawarra saw them post the first points. A penalty goal and a converted try saw Illawarra jump to a 10 points to nil lead at the 20 minute mark. Central Coast did miss two kickable penalty shots at goal. Illawarra was setting

The Central Coast Seniors representative side

the pace but the Coast crossed for their first try at the 27th minute. Halfback Matt King from Ourimbah capped off a great movement to cross under the posts. The conversion reduced Illawarra’s lead to 10 points to 7. The remainder of the half saw Central Coast play their best rugby of the weekend. They scored a great try soon after the first. This time Ourimbah club member and replacement flanker, Jarrod Grange, crossed adjacent to the posts. The conversion took the Coast side to a 14 points to 10 lead. This was to be the score at the halftime break and things were certainly

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looking good. Illawarra were current Caldwell Cup Champions and a very big team. Illawarra quickly hit back and crossed for a converted try within three minutes of the start of the second half. Best players for the Coast included Ourimbah halfback, Matt King. Central Coast kicked a penalty goal at the midway point of the second stanza and the scores were level at 17 points apiece. Illawarra proved too strong in the last quarter and were able to cross for two converted tries. Central Coast gave it their all and were right in the picture for much of the game. It was disappointing to fade away towards the end but it was not for the lack of any effort. Central North were the Seniors’ side opponents in their second game on Sunday, May 8. Central Coast again started this match brilliantly with a try within two minutes. This 70 metre try got things off on the right foot and the 5 to 0 score line was quickly increased with a further two penalty goals. Central Coast led by 11 points to nil within the opening 10 minutes. The team was playing aggressive rugby and the benefits were flowing. However Central North were not to be denied. They gradually got back into the match with two tries. With the first of these two tries converted, Central North had quickly gained the lead of 12 points to 11. A further two penalty goals and a late try saw

Central North very quickly jump to a 25 points to 11 lead. The score line of 25 points to 11 remained at halftime. The second half only lasted a few minutes when a very serious leg injury to one of the Central North players resulted in the match being abandoned. Central Coast had high hopes of coming home in this match but the injury did put a dampener on the match and the players. It was a most unfortunate way to conclude the Seniors’ campaign. The Central Coast Colts opened their carnival with a game against New England on Saturday, May 7. In one of the best games over the weekend, the Central Coast team played outstanding rugby to win the match. It was an even battle throughout but the Central Coast team played their best rugby for many years. New England opened the scoring with a converted try and this 7 to 0 lead remained the score for much of the first half. Both teams had periods of attack but good defence from both limited the scoring opportunities. Central Coast did cross for a try but it was

disallowed due to an earlier infringement. Central Coast scored their first try right in the 33rd minute of the half as a result of sustained pressure by the team. The score of 7 points to 5 remained at halftime. New England went further ahead at the start of the second stanza when they crossed for a converted try in the 17th minute. With the score line at 14 points to 5, things were not looking comfortable for the Central Coast. However much of the remainder of the match saw the Coast on the attack. At the 12th minute the team broke through and scored a very good try. This reduced the New England lead to 14 points to 10 and the result was there for the taking. Central Coast were dominating territory in the final quarter of the match, and this dominance was rewarded in the 27th minute when winger from Ourimbah, Dylan Galvin, crossed for a great converted try to make the score 17 points to 14. This remained the final score. It was wonderful win and placed the team into the Tier 1 Colts final the following day against Newcastle Hunter.

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The Central Coast team played good rugby in the opening stages of the Colts Final. Central Coast had good periods of attack and excellent defence. Coast opened the scoring in the fifth minute with a try scored wide. Things were even better straight from the kickoff when Central Coast went on the attack and Ourimbah’s Dylan Galvin scored wide out. These two tries in a couple of minutes had given Coast a 10 points to nil lead after seven minutes. The remainder of the first half was an even battle but the Newcastle team were able to claw their way back. They scored a try midway through the half and right on halftime. The second half continued in much the same vein. Both teams kicked a penalty each to level the scores at 13 points apiece midway through. Central Coast had several very good players in this match. These included No.8 Robert Peden, centre Alex Dark, and flanker Owen Turner, all from Ourimbah. Newcastle Hunter scored a try in the 26th minute, so with under 10 minutes to go, Newcastle Hunter led by 18 points to 13. Central Coast continued to attack but could not break through. It was a heart wrenching finish but the Newcastle team were able to hold on to gain the 18 to 13 victory. Media release, May 18, 2016 Larry Thomson, Central Coast Rugby Union

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EDSAAC facilities to be rebuilt if re-elected

Academy sevens teams compete in development carnival

ember for he Central Coast Academy of Sport Dobell, Rugby Sevens boys and girls squads have Ms Karen had their first official event, the NSW McNamara was Regional Youth 7s Development Carnival, at joined by minister for the Hunter Sports High School, on April 16. health and sport Ms Players from the Sevens selectors, to Sussan Ley at Bateau Regional Academies of spectate the display of 7s Bay on Friday, May 20 Sports, including Central talent. to pledge $2 million, if “There were multiple re-elected, to rebuild Coast, Western Region, Illawarra and Northern players who were taken and upgrade the Inland, and teams from note of,” Mr Drinkwater EDSAAC grandstand Sydney’s Southeast and said. and amenities block. The CCAS Hunter Sports High

participated. The CCAS placed fifth overall in the Carnival. CCAS squad coaching staff member, Mr Scott Drinkwater played a large role in the development of the girls’ team. “The girls got better as the day progressed. “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

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

Last year, the previous The Entrance Rugby League Club’s building was destroyed in an arson attack. “Today’s commitment is as a result of the hard work of The Entrance Leagues Club and the numerous local sporting teams and community groups who use these facilities year round,” Ms McNamara said. “The senseless arson attack on these facilities left many players, parents and other community organisations that use these facilities

Karen McNamara and Sussan Ley at EDSACC

devastated,” she said. “As soon as I heard of this, I started working closely with those affected to see these facilities rebuilt and available for use once again. “ T o d a y ’ s announcement will see a new grandstand and amenities block built, increasing the capacity of EDSAAC to attract sports

events in the future. “This redevelopment complements the Tuggerah Regional Sporting Precinct, which is currently being jointly funded to boost sports tourism on the Central Coast.” Ms McNamara praised the support and advocacy of The Entrance Leagues Club saying: “Today’s commitment

would not have been possible without their determination. “I’m glad to be supporting sports as it increases healthy lifestyles and improves mental health in our community.” Media release, May 23, 2016 Colby Crane, office of Karen McNamara

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