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Wallarah 2 seen as a threat on many levels ember for W y o n g and NSW Shadow Minister for the Central Coast, Mr David Harris, will speak at a Water Not Coal meeting to be held at the Blue Haven Community Centre on August 18, following his call for the NSW Government to buy back the Wallarah 2 exploration licence.

The latest proposal from South Korean mining company KORES could see a coal conveyor belt, rail spur, and coal stock pile, located within 200 metres of Blue Haven homes. A nine-storey coal loader would also be visible from Blue Haven and would come within 300 metres of houses in the new residential suburb to be developed by the Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council. The amended development application and Environmental Impact Statement are currently on public exhibition. Mr Harris said he called on the NSW Baird Government to buy back the Wallarah 2 exploration licence after the government confirmed they would pay BHP $220 million to buy back their mining licence for the proposed Caroona mine in the Liverpool plains. “The Baird /O’Farrell government promised to stop Wallarah 2 in 2011 as an election commitment,” Mr Harris said. “The proposed Wallarah 2 project would be beneath our water

An underground shearer that grinds coal from the seam, dumps it on a conveyor and lets the roof of the mine fall down behind it that could cause subsidence and damage to the water aquifer

catchment, a catchment that supplies water to 320,000 people,” he said. He said KORES, the Korean Government owned mining company that holds the mining exploration licence, is reportedly suffering financial issues, raising more doubts about the viability of the proposed project. “The Wallarah 2 mine proposal has been a major election issue since 2011 at both a state and Federal level. “It featured heavily most recently in the 2016 Federal election, when Labor won the seat of Dobell on a platform opposing the mine. “Mike Baird was the Shadow Treasurer in 2011, and must have supported the infamous Liberal ‘No ifs, no buts, a guarantee’ election

promise. “If the Baird government can … use taxpayers’ money in Caroona, then we have every right to expect the same here, particularly given their previous election promises. “To continue to ignore their solemn commitment is nothing more than political bastardry.” An earlier Australian Coal Alliance meeting was held at Wyong RSL on August 10 to update the community about the latest attempts by KORES to have the Wallarah 2 underground coal mine approved by the NSW Planning Assessment Commission as a State Significant Development. The meeting was attended by around 180 locals who came from as far afield as The Entrance and Terrigal.

Spokesperson for The Greens Central Coast, Ms Kate da Costa, who attended the meeting, said: “The proposal is that the conveyor belt and stock pile will be operating 24 hours and seven days a week for 30 years, so freight trains will be loading coal from an un-covered conveyor belt around the clock.” According to Ms da Costa, the only part of the development application that KORES has changed is the mechanism for getting the coal from the mine to the train. She said the NSW Government’s requirement for the Planning Assessment Commission to “prioritise economic outcomes” when assessing developments, meant the mine’s approval was still a possibility.

“But the commission even found KORES’ economic argument for the mine overblown and not particularly compelling,” she said. The clincher, for Ms da Costa, was that KORES’ own Environmental Impact Statement conceded that a coal mine in such a populated area “could increase mortality by one in 100,000 people per year. “There are over 300,000 people living on the Central Coast so that is three deaths per year,” she said. According to Ms da Costa, community members at the August 10 meeting expressed a sense of frustration that they had been fighting the Wallarah 2 coal mine for 11 years. “This is an important fight to win, and the Blue

Haven meeting is an important step, because I am sure that there are many people in Blue Haven and other nearby areas that do not know this thing is going to be on their doorstep,” she said. The Australian Coal Alliance has also raised concerns about mine subsidence, air extraction from the proposed mine and that approval of the project could allow dumping of water into local lakes and/or the ocean. “The best analogy I can come up with is that it would be the same as allowing an underground coal mine in the Sydney Hills District with a coal loader in the middle of Castle Hill,” said the Australian Coal Alliance’s Water Not Coal Campaign Director, Mr Alan Hayes. “When you talk about coal dust, you are talking about fine micro particles (micron) that can’t be seen by the naked eye but are carried many kilometres by the wind and will get into your lungs and cause all sorts of respiratory problems,” Mr Hayes said. “The NSW Government wants the whole northern area of the Central Coast zoned for housing, but if you had a young family, would you go to coal mine central to raise your children?” he said. Media release, Aug 12, 2016 Zachary Harrison, office of David Harris Interview, Aug 12, 2016 Kate da Costa, Central Coast Greens Interview, Aug 12, 2016 Alan Hayes, Australian Coal Alliance Jackie Pearson, journalist

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Wicks wins Robertson by 2093 votes M

s Lucy Wicks announced her win in the seat of Robertson at her local park in Springfield on Wednesday, July 6. The Robertson vote proved to be a close race, with a small margin of 2093 votes putting the incumbent, Ms Wicks, ahead of the Labor Party’s candidate, Ms Anne Charlton. Ms Wicks won 51.18 per cent of the two-candidate preferred vote, which was a swing of 1.91 per cent against her when compared with the 2013 result. The Labor Party’s Ms Charlton won 48.82 per cent of the two-candidate preferred vote. The Greens candidate, Ms Hillary Morris won 8 per cent of the first preference count for the electorate, which was a 2.4 per cent swing to the Greens compared with their result in 2013. Independent, Dr Van Davy, who ran on a “clean labour” ticket won 2.81 per cent of the first preference count in his first attempt at winning the seat. He was followed by Mr Robert Stoddart of the Christian Democratic Party (Fred Nile Group) on 2.66 per cent.

Above, Ms Lucy Wicks MP with her daughter Molly-Joy and son Oscar Photo: Noel Fisher

there was a 3.97 per cent swing away from Ms Wicks and Ms Charlton gained a swing of 11 per cent.

for independent, Dr Davy, was Wyoming, where he secured 3.87 per cent of the vote. “My pledge to the people of Robertson will be that I will continue to listen, I will continue to advocate and I will continue to ﬁght for every single person here on the Central Coast to make sure that we build a better future,” Ms Wicks said, when claiming the victory in the seat. “It is an extraordinary privilege I have to say, to put yourself forward to sit to serve the community, so I thank all of the candidates who ran and who gave up their time and efforts to this community,” she said.

“I do pledge to continue to work every single day to ﬁght with every ﬁbre of my being for a better future for the people of the Central Coast.” - Lucy Wicks

Above, ﬁnal two-candidate preferred result for Robertson

Postal votes appear to have favoured Ms Wicks who attained 52 per cent of postal ﬁrst preference votes. The strongest individual polling booths for Ms Wicks were Terrigal, where she achieved a swing of 8.49

per cent to the Liberals compared with 2013, followed by a swing in her favour of 6.72 per cent at Pretty Beach. The result was less favourable at booths such as West Gosford where

Kariong was another strong booth for Ms Charlton, where she grew the Labor Party’s vote by 9 per cent. Some of the strongest booths for The Greens were Copacabana and Avoca and Gosford City. One of the best booths

“I do pledge to continue to work every single day to ﬁght with every ﬁbre of my being for a better future for the people of the Central Coast.” “I would like to let people know their votes do count, their votes do matter and their votes will change the

future, I believe, of life here on the Central Coast.” Ms Wicks said 600 new jobs would be available in the Gosford area by the end of 2017, creating many more opportunities for people in this region. She reaffirmed her promise to fund a medical campus in the heart of Gosford and said it was “a game changer for this region”. Ms Wicks said she intended to oversee the plans for a “world class performing arts centre in Gosford. “We have a great couple of years to look forward to,” Ms Wicks said. “I just love this job and I love this community and now we can actually fight to see that the projects underway are actually completed,” she said. The seat of Robertson had 108,509 people enrolled to vote for the July 2 federal election and achieved a turnout of 86.1 per cent of which, just over five per cent voted informally Media conference, Jul 6, 2016 Lucy Wicks, member for Robertson Caitlin Lavelle, Emma Hawes, journalists Australian Electoral Commission Tally Room Robertson, Jul 12, 2016

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“I want to thank my s Anne Charlton, Labor Party candidate for the seat of Robertson in the July 2 federal election, conceded defeat in a dedicated and tireless campaign team, and the media statement on Wednesday, July 6.

“This morning I called Lucy Wicks to congratulate her on winning the seat of Robertson,” said Ms Charlton. “For more than nine months, I have had the privilege of being out and about in the community I love, speaking with

thousands of locals about the issues that matter to them,” she said. “The Central Coast is my home, and I will always work to make our region an even better place to live, work and raise a family. “Thank you to the people of Robertson who voted

for me, and put their trust in me to stand up and be their voice in the federal parliament. “Locals showed their support for our campaign by voting to protect Medicare, support increased education funding, and create steady and secure job.

passionate members of the union movement who spent every day speaking with locals about how this Liberal Government has hurt the Coast. “It has been a great honour to represent the Labor Party, and stand with a movement that has for

more than 120 years fought for a better deal for working people. “I will continue to stand against threats to privatise Medicare, cuts to education, and tax cuts that will only beneﬁt big business while working families get left behind,” Ms Charlton said. Media release, Jul 6, 2016 Anne Charlton, Labor candidate for Robertson Anne Charlton

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Sale of Kiar Ridge land marks the end of the first regional airport LL, a major real estate investment company, has been engaged by Central Coast Council to sell a landmark 87.95 hectares of land at Kiar Ridge.

The land was acquired by the former Wyong Council from Terrace Towers in June 2014 for $10 million and became the preferred site for a Central Coast Regional Airport with the capacity to expand to the status of an interstate and international terminal. The site is situated immediately west of the M1 motorway and bounded by Hue Hue and Sparks Rds. According to JLL, the site includes 56 hectares of DA-approved developable industrial land in a 69 lot masterplan. If developed, the land would yield a total floor area of 556,400 square metres. According to Mr Laurie Eyes from the Central Coast Regional Airport Action Group, the purchase price paid by the Wyong Council in 2014 was double the NSW Valuer General’s valuation and the land was purchased without obtaining an independent valuation. At the time of acquiring the land, former mayor, Mr Doug Eaton OAM said: “There is no demand for industrial land as has been proved by the fact that the existing Terrace Tower land has been vacant and undeveloped for at least seven years.”

An expressions of interest sign has been erected on the land acquired by Wyong Council in 2014 as the site for a Central Coast regional airport

The land is zoned IN1 for industrial use and E2 Environmental and is now being sold as a site for industrial development. Expressions of interest close on Thursday, August 25. Central Coast Council’s newlyappointed group leader of Assets, Infrastructure and Business, Mr Mike Dowling, was general manager of the Terrace Towers group before he was appointed director of property and economic development by Wyong Council in January 2015. Kiar Ridge was abandoned as the preferred site for a Central Coast Regional Airport by Wyong Council in a confidential council session in October 2015. The history of Wyong Council’s proposal to develop an airport at Kiar Ridge was revealed in the confidential business

paper discussed by councillors on October 28. “Investigations into the proposed CCRA [Central Coast Regional Airport] Kiar Ridge site indicate that the development cost is very high due to property acquisition and site preparation costs to remove Kiar Ridge,” said the confidential report, prepared by the council’s Property and Economic Development directorate. “The site also carries significant ecological obligations for council with an Environmental Offset requirement of the order of 1,400 hectares,” the confidential report said. According to the report, financial modelling indicated that the Kiar Ridge proposal would not have generated a positive cash flow within the first 15 years of operation. The confidential business paper outlined

the history behind council’s acquisition of the Kiar Ridge land. “In March 2012, the State and Federal Government’s second Sydney Airport Site Selection Study… identified Wallarah as one of five potential Type 1 (International) airport sites. “Council subsequently included the proposed airport site at Kiar Ridge in the Draft 2013 Wyong LEP,” the confidential report to Wyong Council said. “The Wallarah site proposal was not feasible as it crossed the Local Government boundary, required the realignment of the M1 motorway and had some terrain issues which would affect runway suitability.” As a result, Wyong Council concluded the airport proposal required further investigation and

was subsequently taken back out of the 2013 LEP. Council then resolved to investigate the feasibility of a smaller domestic and regional airport at Kiar Ridge. “Investigations have included site proving and engineering cost estimates, passenger demand forecasts, ecological studies, preliminary master planning, community consultation plan and economic impact studies,” the report said. “The 2013 Central Coast Regional Airport Project Plan established the airport development as a significant catalyst for economic development and employment generation,” it said. In June 2015, council also endorsed the investigation of alternative options including “do nothing” and developing the existing aerodrome at Warnervale. In March 2015, Wyong Council took over the management and operation of Warnervale Airport from the Central Coast Aero Club. The aero club had managed the site for 25 years and the new deed provided for council acquisition of the aero club’s property on the airport, with provisions to relocate its facilities to another site on the airport. The alternative option to develop Warnervale which resulted in the Kiar Ridge land being listed for sale, was not deemed to offer “the longterm capability of the CCRA Kiar Ridge site

for the operation of larger aircraft” but “it could be viably developed into a significant regional airport offering regional intrastate and interstate airline services.” The October 28 confidential meeting subsequently determined to abandon the Kiar Ridge site for an airport and focus on moving forward with developing a general aviation hub and regional airport at Warnervale. A further $6 million has been allocated in the 2016-17 budget for stage 1 development of the Warnevale Airport western precinct and acquisition of eastern land for the airport development. Speaking after a recent Central Coast Council meeting, Mr Dowling said the development of the regional airport at Warnervale provided opportunities for employment growth. “It has always been the intention of this council to acquire a strong general aviation hub including aircraft repair, design and providing hangars for general aviation,” Mr Dowling said. He said demand for such services outside of Sydney was strong.

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NSW Department of Primary Industries Fisheries acting compliance director, Mr Tony Andrews, said the Central Coast team was joined by Statewide Operations and Investigations Group officers in June in an operation to crack down on compliance within the “estuary general fishery” off Patonga. “The 36-year-old commercial fisherman was found in possession of 44 live Eastern Rock Lobsters and 12 prohibited size mulloway,” Mr Andrews said. “He also admitted to oversetting his meshing nets, which is a separate offence as Estuary General Fishers are prohibited from retaining Eastern Rock Lobster caught in meshing nets,” he said. “This fisherman has breached five regulations of the Act, including possessing illegally taken fish and

unlawful use of a net or trap,” Mr Andrews said. The fisherman was apprehended and the Eastern Rock Lobsters were returned to the water by officers. Under the Fisheries Management Act 1994, the fisherman faces maximum penalties of between six months and 10 years imprisonment and up to $44,000 in fines. “Stealing fish and black marketing, as well as damage to fish habitats are serious problems that can impact on the sustainability of our fish stocks across NSW. “We encourage anyone who sees illegal fishing activity to report it to their nearest Fisheries office, phone our hotline or make an online report,” said Mr Andrews. Commercial fishers in the region were reminded to adhere to the fishing regulations for Eastern Rock Lobsters and estuary fish species. Media release, 19 Jul 2016 Mel Hamling, NSW Department of Primary Industries

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Commercial fisher apprehended with illegal catch A commercial ﬁsher from Umina has been apprehended in possession of illegallytaken lobster and mulloway.

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The Bullion St car park in Umina is for sale.

region’s population by 80,000 in two decades,” he said. According to Mr Martin, 40 per cent of those new residents will want to live on the Peninsula, in the area between Umina and Woy Woy. That is one of the reasons why the Gosford Local Environment Plan of 2014 reviewed all zoning, including in town centres and CBDs, to allow mixed use. In the town centres of Umina, Ettalong and Woy Woy, this could result in in-fill developments that included a ground floor of commercial and retail premises with up to five storeys of residential accommodation above, he said. According to Mr Martin, the Bullion St car park is one of the only consolidated pieces of land in the Umina CBD that could accommodate a larger mixed-use development. “When you look around the Umina CBD, just about all of the allotments are the regular 560 square metre blocks so you can’t get the height to build anything lofty around that area,” he said. Even though the Bullion St land includes 10 individual titles, Mr Martin said the council’s intention was to sell it as one parcel to accommodate a development with the potential to “revitalise the Umina CBD”. “Essentially the developer has

the option of doing the whole of the car parking underground and then building three handsome towers on the site,” he said. “Or they may decide to put parking in one area and then build two mixed use towers towards the West St end of the land.” The closing date for expressions of interest is September 16, to give prospective purchasers the opportunity to view the land, work out affordability and work with planning consultants and council representatives to put a proposal forward. Mr Martin said he was very optimistic about the current attitude of the new Central Coast Council. “They are displaying a very futuristic attitude that is a 100 degree turn around on what we had five or 10 years ago. “They are starting to speak the right language. “The way the council is approaching the future is that we have got to move forward to mobilise all centres on the Peninsula. “We can’t be dogmatic and the council is wanting to see nice developments for the area,” he said. Website, 14 Jul 2016 Realcommercial.com.au Interview, 19 Jul 2016 Jim martin, Wilsons Real Estate Woy Woy Reporter: Jackie Pearson

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Mr Primrose was responding to questions about how residents could ensure the Central Coast Council administrator, Mr Ian Reynolds, could be accountable to the community for issues such as building a regional performing arts centre and regional library in Gosford, cleaning up the Mangrove Mountain landfill, reclassification and sale of community land, or progressing other major developments in the Gosford CBD. “How could you possibly expect one person to be administrator and still apply the same level of oversite and consultation as nine councillors and a mayor,” Mr Primrose said. “We have been finding that councils under administration have been putting their business papers out late, there has been far less business discussed at meetings and the administrator can’t possibly go to the dozens of meetings and talk to community groups and constituents that former councillors would have gone to. “That is where things that the community was concerned about would have been flagged and where elected councillors would have been able to test out opinions about things and know what to raise,” he said. “Those are the sorts of things that make local government local and whether or not you support the amalgamations, why on earth are the administrators continuing until September 2017?”

Mr Primrose said he had made formal requests to the Electoral Commissioner and the premier, Mr Mike Baird, under the Government Information Public Access Act 2009 (GIPA) asking them to show reasons why the elections for merged councils can’t be held until September 2017.

back to the premier.” Mr Primrose said the NSW Government and Central Coast Council could also provide the community with more information about the cost of the council merger. “We know from the past the costs and outcomes of previous mergers, so the

“How could you possibly expect one person to be administrator and still apply the same level of oversite and consultation as nine councillors and a mayor,” Mr Primrose said. “They won’t tell us…they have refused my application stating it is not in the public interest to tell me why we can’t have elections earlier so I am going to the administrative appeals tribunal,” Mr Primrose said. “Why can’t the continuing merger happen with the oversite of an elected council and mayor? “Be they sinners of saints, the administrators are not representatives of the local community,” he said. Mr Primrose said although the administrator was paid out of council (ratepayer) funds, he was accountable to Mr Baird, not the community. “They are obliged to provide voluminous reports back to the premier; initially it was weekly, but they’ve now scaled that back to fortnightly, but it is not about ﬁnancial details, it is only the good news stories, so the state government can create positive headlines about its mergers,” he said. “There cannot be proper scrutiny when all the gatekeepers are reporting

department of Premier and Cabinet should be able to give estimates of current merger costs now,” he said. Mr Primrose also addressed questions about how long the community should have to wait until Mr Reynolds had received and analysed reports on controversial issues such as the former Gosford Council’s proposed Land Sale Strategy that could result in twenty five community reserves being reclassified as operational land and sold off for development. “If it was a full council, I would say a month, but you have got one individual, and it is very difficult to expect one person to do the job while they are also engaging in staff reviews and writing reports for the premier,” he said. “The proper solution is to let the local community elect its own local council,” he said. Interview, Jul 20, 2016 Peter Primrose, NSW shadow minister for local government Jackie Pearson, journalist

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An artist’s impression of the mixed use development approved for 155 to 161 Mann St Gosford

section 96 application is being considered by Central Coast Council for the $17.6 million redevelopment of the Dutton’s Tavern site at 157 to 161 Mann St Gosford. was acquired. The latest application to modify the development, now called Bonython, was received by Central Coast Council on May 27 and is currently working its way through a consultation process. Council granted the development a two-year consent, so work will need to be underway before December 2017 to ensure the approval for the project does not lapse. The development will include a tavern, provide new residential opportunities and has the

advantage of being located close to public transport. Gosford Council approved a minor variation in the ﬂoor space ratio for the development and made allowances for car parking. Two podium levels will include 15 residential units. Floors three through to 12 will house another 54 residential units and there will be two penthouse apartments on the top ﬂoor. Website, Jul 27, 2016 Central Coast Council Find an application, DA47056/2015

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Wallarah 2 coal mine decision now only a few weeks away he Australian Coal Alliance is organising a public meeting to inform the northern Central Coast community about the latest developments in their long-running campaign to stop the Wallarah 2 coal mine.

The application will see a reduction in the number of units, increased basement parking and the inclusion of the land at 163 Mann St, located between the development site and the Imperial Centre. The former Gosford Council approved DA47056/2015 in December for a 14-storey mixed use development comprised of a tavern and shop top housing. The development was subsequently acquired from Mr Bob Bourne by Mr John Singleton and the adjoining property at 163 Mann St

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council election needs to be held on the Central Coast before the September 2017 date currently put forward by the NSW Government, according to the state’s shadow minister for local government, Mr Peter Primrose.

Expressions of interest have been called for the 0.53 hectares of land between Bullion St and Alfred St. Described by Wilsons Estate Agency at Woy Woy as: “A landmark opportunity in the Umina CBD”, the land is zoned B2 for “mixed use” which means it can be developed for a mix of commercial and residential purposes under the 2014 Gosford Local Environment Plan. Wilsons selling agent Mr Jim Martin said the council had the community’s interests at heart by putting a “positive covenant” on the land to ensure that any new development included 160 public car spaces. Mr Martin said the impetus behind council’s decision to sell the land for development was coming from the NSW Government’s vision for the Central Coast over the next 20 years. “The NSW Department of Planning released a document about the rapid increase in population that is going to occur between Sydney and Newcastle over the next 20 years,” Mr Martin said. “It will be one of the most popular residential corridors in Australia where people will want to live and that will increase the

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Director of the alliance’s Water Not Coal campaign, Mr Alan Hayes, said the meeting would be held at Wyong RSL on August 10. The Korean mining company KORES has lodged an amended development proposal that includes plans to build a conveyor belt and alter the route of the rail spur to avoid having to reach an agreement with the Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council. Plans have been modified relating to the rail loop, rail spur line and train load out facility. The project has been modified to realign the sewer connection. The State Significant Development was recently lodged with the Planning Assessment Commission and is on public exhibition (but not advertised in this newspaper) for six weeks, with a closing date of September 6. According to Mr Hayes, the Planning Assessment Commission did not approve the coal mine in 2014, but stated that there may be justification to approve the mine if all the commission’s

The Greens NSW mining spokesperson, Mr Jeremy Buckingham, has called on NSW premier, Mr Mike Baird, to intervene to stop the Wallarah 2 underground coal mine project. “The Coalition made a solemn promise not to allow the Wallarah 2 coal mine to go ahead,” Mr Buckingham said. “Former premier, Mr Barry O’Farrell, told a crowd that the mine would not go ahead ‘no ifs, no buts, a guarantee’. “Yet years later, the NSW Coalition Government has failed to implement this promise,” Mr Buckingham said. “This coal mine is a risk not only to the water catchment of the The latest plans include a relocated rail loop (shown in purple) Central Coast, but to the the main access to the credibility of the Liberal other concerns could be plans. Party when it makes Mr Hayes said the new development. addressed. proposal Mr Hayes said that in commitments to the Those concerns development included the mine’s would see the conveyor 2014, Dr Peter Lewis, electorate. “It should fulfil those impact on the Central belt transporting coal 200 the clinical director of the Coast’s water supply, metres from the south- Central Coast integrated commitments and reject subsidence and the health western boundary of the care program, said the the mine. “The Korean Blue Haven residential expected mortality rate effects of coal dust. has The Darkinjung Local area and as far north as for coal dust related to the Government Wallarah 2 mine could be announced a restructure Aboriginal Land Council Wyee. of its state owned resource “Tooheys Rd would one on 100,000. took the matter to the “Wyong CBD is five companies that will see Land and Environment disappear because that Court, which ruled that road does not have a wide kilometres from the them withdraw from resource the mine could not go verge on either side and proposed coal handling international ahead without permission KORES doesn’t own any facilities, Blue Haven projects, so it is unclear to utilise Darkinjung land in that area, so they and Lake Haven are why the government would be wanting the even closer, and there should approve a mine land. The new proposal does conveyor to run along the are schools, hospitals and plan for a company likely not include Darkinjung carriage way,” Mr Hayes aged care facilities,” Mr to leave the market. “There is no need to said. Hayes said. land. The Darkinjung “The Planning build this coal mine. CEO of the Darkinjung “The community are LALC, Mr Sean Gordon, Local Aboriginal Land Assessment Commission bitterly opposed. declined to comment Council already has has rejected four coal “The company doesn’t on the impact the latest approval for a 500 lot mines already this year Wallarah II proposal may residential sub-division because of their proximity want to build it, it just have on the Darkinjung that would be impacted to residential areas,” he wants an approval to sell. “It’s a dud mine, with land and development because Tooheys Rd is said.

no future, that Mike Baird should knock on the head. “The proposed coal conveyor belt and coal loading area are unacceptably close to the existing residential neighbourhood of Blue Haven and may impact on plans by the Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council for residential development in the area.” Central Coast Council concerns about the effect on the drinking water catchment, environment and residential areas, will be central to its review of modified plans for the Wallarah 2 Coal Project. The former Wyong Shire Council opposed the mine in February 2014 due to the potential impacts on the drinking water catchment areas. The former Gosford City Council also opposed the project in March 2014. Council has stated it intends to closely review the revised plans with a view to lodging a submission. Council has also encouraged community members to take this opportunity to have their voice heard. Information regarding the project is available from NSW Planning’s major projects website. Media release, Jul 26, 2016 Central Coast Council media Media release, Jul 26, 2016 Max Phillips, office of Jeremy Buckingham Interview, Jul 29, 2017 Alan Hayes, Australian Coal Alliance Jackie Pearson, journalist

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The Peninsula is becoming the granny ﬂat capital of the Central Coast, according to Peninsula Chamber of Commerce president Mr Matthew Wales. At the same time, during the past two years, it has experienced a medium density development slowdown, he said. Mr Wales said onerous mediumdensity development control plans were the reason for the trend. He said the evidence was that council had reported no increase in Section 94 contributions during that period. “Most unit developments on the Peninsula are from older approvals before the Development Control Plans were changed for medium density requirements,” Mr Wales said. He said he believed investors were finding it more lucrative to build granny flats than to build units for sale. According to Mr Wales, granny flats on the Peninsula were generating investment returns of between five and six per cent. In most locations a home on the Peninsula with a granny flat would achieve a sale price of around $800,000, Mr Wales said. High demand for rental properties made it possible to purchase a granny flat, have it constructed and tenanted within 10 weeks. The investment outlay for an attractive granny flat would be between $120,000 and $140,000 and weekly rentals can vary from $300 to $450 per week. Weekly rental income on a Peninsula investment property with a granny flat in the back garden could be as high as $800 – a much better return than currently on offer from term deposits or shares. The popularity of granny flats

did have its down side, according to Mr Wales. It was possible to construct a granny plan without lodging a development application with council under State Environmental Planning Policy (Affordable Rental Housing) 2009. By providing a granny flat that would be deemed to be affordable housing, all that was required was a complying development certificate, which meant no council involvement. The need for a development application could be triggered if the person building the granny flat needed to remove a tree or put in drainage, Mr Wales said. The granny flat tenants put pressure on local roads, town centres, infrastructure and amenities but the development “did not put a single cent into council coffers”, he said. A granny flat was not rated separately, the council did not earn any Section 94 contributions from its development and the developer did not have to provide any parking, he said. As a snapshot, applications for 20 granny flats on the Peninsula were determined during July 2016. That’s around 240 additional dwellings on the Peninsula per year that did not pay rates. If council was to introduce a Section 94 contribution of $5000 per granny flat, they would earn $1.2 million per year to reinvest in Peninsula infrastructure. Interview, 3 Aug 2016 Matthew Wales, Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Reporter: Jackie Pearson Peninsula News has asked council for veriﬁcation of the level of Section 94 contributions and medium density development applications and will report its response in the next edition.

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Documents obtained under Freedom of Information reveal damning evidence of neglect

Peninsula becoming ‘granny flat capital’, says Chamber

ocuments obtained by the Mountain Districts Association from the NSW Office of Water, show the landfill at Mangrove Mountain has flouted legal requirements necessary to protect natural water resources, since at least 2005.

New safety warnings are difﬁcult to miss when using the rail underpass

Rail underpass re-opened The Woy Woy Road rail underpass re-opened on August 1, following the completion of emergency repair works by Sydney Trains over the last three months. Sydney Trains finished constructing protection columns around the rail bridge’s support structures and installing new, 2.5

metre height restriction bars on both sides of the underpass. Central Coast Council was putting the finishing touches on Sydney Trains repair works over last weekend (August 6-7) by installing median strips on the approaches to the underpass. The council has asked motorists to be aware that the underpass’ height limit has been reduced to 2.5 metres.

Anyone towing a caravan, carrying oversized objects on roof racks or driving a truck must use an alternate route. Sydney Trains closed the underpass in April after a large truck attempted to use it and became wedged underneath one of the previous height restriction bars. Media release, 1 Aug 2016 Ron Noble, Central Coast Council

The association used the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 to access documents that tell a damning story of malfeasance by two landfill operators, the Gosford Council and the NSW Environmental Protection Authority, in relation to their responsibility to keep the Central Coast’s water supply safe. The documents show that officers from the NSW Office of Water, within the Department of Primary Industries (and its former equivalents), have been raising concerns about the operation of the landfill for at least 10 years (2005 to 2015). Despite concerns raised by the Office of Water, Gosford Council, as consent authority, and the EPA as the licencing authority, continued to allow the landfill to operate. The Mountain Districts Association has been requesting a meeting with the former Gosford Council, and the new Central Coast Council, since January 2016. The new Central Coast Council has finally agreed to meet with the Mountain

An Ofﬁce of Water photo from 2012 showing poor management of ground and surface water at the landﬁll

Districts Association on August 23 to discuss the landfill. The EPA, although it has agreed to an independent review of the landfill’s operations, continues to work with the operator to apply new licencing conditions which would allow the site to recommence taking waste. The EPA has informed the Mountain Districts Association that, during the week from August 1 to 5, the EPA and Office of Water met the landfill operator at the site to again discuss water licencing and approvals. The GIPA documents outlining past failures to deal with water licencing and approvals are extensive and detailed. This article includes only key points in the documents,

but the facts uncovered support the Mountain Districts Association’s call for a full commission of inquiry by the NSW Government, the immediate closure of the landﬁll and full remediation of the site.

2015 Documents from 2012 to 2015 relate to future activities proposed at the landfill if the EPA issues new licencing conditions. The most recent document from the Office of Water was dated September 2015, following an inspection of the landfill site by officers which confirmed recent construction work undertaken to reshape a sediment dam wall and construct a new spillway. “Recent works are not to an acceptable standard and

likely to fail,” the document said. This work was subject to the Land and Environment Court Consent of 2012 but, according to the document,

unsatisfactory. According to the report: “It appears that no formal …review has been required to consider the potential groundwater impacts of this development. “The nature of the activity, and the magnitude and sensitivity of the location warrant an assessment of the potential impacts against the Aquifer Interference Policy ‘minimal impact considerations’, should the development proceed [under yet-to-be finalised new EPA licencing conditions],” the document said. In terms of whether the existing landfill has had any impact on groundwater, an August 2012 site inspection by the Office of Water concluded: “Evidence gathered onsite indicates that the groundwater table has been intercepted by excavation with seepages noted up to approximately half the height of the pit.

“Recent works are not to an acceptable standard and likely to fail.” had been carried out without Controlled Activity Approval being granted by the Ofﬁce of Water.

2014 In January 2014 the Ofﬁce of Water commented that proposals for groundwater monitoring at the site were

“Inspection of the river and the waterfront land along the northern boundary indicates signiﬁcant harm caused by sedimentation and uncontrolled runoff. “The wall of the basin appears likely to fail and cause additional major harm to the river. “Leechate seepage entering surface water stormwater drains

indicates high potential for contamination of surface waters and groundwaters.” The officer who completed the site inspection recommended immediate compliance action for the extraction of groundwater, damage to waterfront land and to refuse an application for controlled activity approval. The “waterfront” referred to was described by the Office of Water as “forming part of the headwaters of the Wyong River”. The landfill operator (Verde Terra) responded by supplying the Office of Water with information that Gosford Council had granted a Section 96 amendment to its original development consent and an addendum to a Landfill Environmental Management Plan. Verde Terra was told they had no consent under the Water Management Act 2000 to undertake proposed works.

2012 According to the Office of Water documents, Gosford Council did not express concerns to the Office of Water about the landfill’s activities being potentially in breach of its development consent until August 2012. The years 2011 and 2012 represented a period of heightened correspondence between the Office of Water, Gosford Council and the landfill operator. Continued Page 8

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An underground shearer that grinds coal from the seam, dumps it on a conveyor and lets the roof of the mine fall down behind it that could cause subsidence and damage to the water aquifer

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First stage of Magenta Shared Pathway completed he first stage in the long a w a i t e d missing link of the Coast’s shared pathway network has now opened and local cyclists are ready to give it a workout.

The 1.5km Magenta Shared Pathway runs from Evans Rd, Noraville, to the Red Gum Forest car park. Council’s Recreation Planning and Development Section Manager, Mr Michael Ross, said this new pathway signals the start of a great attraction for the Coast. “This first section of pathway will improve safety and transport links for cyclists and pedestrians, allow for better access to the adjacent Wyrrabalong National Park and further promote active tourism in the area,” Mr Ross said. “The path looks great and is already being talked about in the community.

Administrator Mr Ian Reynolds opening the new section of the pathway

“It’s going to be a popular ride and we would like to remind everyone to be mindful of other users on the path, stick to the left when walking or riding and use your bell when overtaking. “To keep the wheels

rolling, we have already started on the investigation and design for stage two. “One of the key challenges of building the pathway is the difficult and unique terrain it passes through.

“We want this pathway to be accessible for everyone and will require innovative construction such as on ground pavement, boardwalks and elevated bridges. “This means at some stages along the pathway,

you could be suspended five metres above the ground riding through tree tops, like you are in the middle of a rainforest – it will be amazing,” Mr Ross said. The Magenta Pathway will provide a key

missing link in the Central Coast’s shared pathway network and will stretch for 5.5kms from The Entrance North to Evans Rd, Noraville, once completed. C o u n c i l ’ s Administrator, Mr Ian Reynolds, said this could become one of the most popular rides in Australia. “Imagine riding through tree tops overlooking the natural beauty of the Coast,” Mr Reynolds said. “This pathway will be unique and in return attract visitors to the region, with their tourist dollars, delivering jobs and opportunities for our community. “Magenta Shared Pathway is set to become one of the most iconic bike rides in Australia, and will ultimately connect 32kms of linked pathways from Tuggerah Station to Blue Haven through some of the most beautiful landscape,” Mr Reynolds said. Media release, Jul 26, 2016 Central Coast Council Media

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Approval sought to use Mackenzie Reserve for five events a year u d g e w o i Holiday Park has applied to Central Coast Council to use Mackenzie Reserve for up to five events per year for the next five years.

The proposal is to use the reserve for various events including, but not limited to, community events, entertainment, festivals, carnivals, education, fun runs, recreation and markets. The site is owned by Budgewoi Tourist Park Reserve Trust, under the care and control of Central Coast Council. It is predominantly covered in high vegetation with a number of clear areas within the reserve. The site is zoned RE1 for public recreation and the proposed development is considered consistent with the objectives of that zone. The need for the application was identified

council itself, bby il it lf according to the DA. According to a statement of environmental effects lodged with the development application, improvements on the site include an amenity block, boat ramp, children’s play area, covered shelter and car park. The application is specifically for community events and markets to be held within the reserve. According to a statement of environmental effects lodged with the application: “The majority

off events t proposedd for f Mackenzie Reserve will generate attendance figures between 2,000 and 15,000, with the majority of these being approximately 5,000.” Parameters for the use of the reserve outlined in the application included: no road closures; event times between 7 am and 10 pm; appropriate advertising of events; events to have current insurance and complete risk assessments. The maximum time for any event would be two days. The operation of amusement devices,

within the bbounds ithi th d off a specific definition set out in the application, would also be allowed in the development application was approved. A section 68 approval under the Local Government Act to allow the use of amusement rides will be applied for separately. A similar application has been lodged to use Canton Beach Reserve for up to eight community events per year for five years. Website, Aug 12, 2016 Wyong application tracker DA745/2016

Warnervale M1 service centre closed for repairs he Caltex M1 Southbound service centre near Warnervale will be closed for up to 72 hours from August 16, to enable road repairs to be completed.

All facilities, including fuel, convenience, fast food and other services, will be shut down during this period. Caltex wished to apologise for the inconvenience caused to all our customers and travellers. The Caltex M1 Northbound at Warnervale is unaffected and will continue to operate 24-hours a day as usual throughout this period. Repairs are needed to the access road connecting the southbound site’s

truck parking area to the freeway entry ramp. Temporary works in late July enabled the site to continue serving customers until plans could be made for permanent repairs. These plans are now complete and the work has been designed to minimise the amount of time the site will be closed. Caltex expects to reopen the southbound site by August 19. Media release, Aug 15, 2016 Sam Collyer, Caltex Australia Limited

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Major expansion proposed for RSL Lifecare Village at Canton Beach $1.6 million development application is currently on exhibition to convert 28 existing serviced apartments at Lakefront Retirement Village into 15 independent living units.

The RSL Lifecare Village is located on four parcels of land at 1 to 20 Village Way, Canton Beach (Toukley). The DA seeks consent to convert the 28 bed-sit serviced apartments to 15 new independent living units, 13 of which would consist of one bedroom and two would be stuiostyle apartments. RSL Lifecare is also seeking consent to demolish and remove an existing shade structure and reconfigure parking to provide four spaces. According to the statement of environmental effects (SEE): “The development

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of the site…for seniors housing has a long and complex history. “The existing RSL Lifecare Village, also known as Lakefront Retirement Village or the Long Khanh Lakefront Village, provides 72 independent living units, 28 hostel serviced apartments, a community centre, dining facilities, outdoor pool, resident

parking and visitor parking and landscaped groups,” the SEE said. The existing development is the culmination of four previous development consents granted in 1985, 1988, 1991, and 2000, and various modifications to these. A more urecent consent to further expand the current

development was granted to Christadelphian Homes in April 2012, but the site hasn’t been fully developed to reflect the various consents up to 2012. The 2012 consent for Christadelphian Homes has not been commenced. RSL LifeCare purchased the site from Christadelphian Homes shortly after consent had

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infrastructure. The area includes Canton Beach Holiday Park, Lutanda Camp Toukley and the Vietnam Veterans’ Keith Payne VC Hostel. The proposed additions under the three current DAs would be: an 80bed RACF building; 15 visitor parking spaces (two accessible); new internal roadways; 82 independent living units; an extension to the existing community centre; 36 visitor parking spaces (from existing 23); 15 more independent living units; and four new parking spaces. The application argues that the key constraint to the site, a bushfire hazard, can be mitigated and addressed by appropriate building design, management and an evacuation plan to meet Rural Fire Service requirements. Continued P6

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Berkeley Vale service station seeks approval to alter intersection

n amended application for a $2.5 million, 24-hour service station Mace Cres or Vanessa Rd and Oporto on Tumbi Creek Rd at Berkeley Vale is currently on intersections. “While this may be exhibition.

The modification, if approved, would permit right hand turns onto Tumbi Creek Rd. The developer commissioned a traffic study of the intersection of Wyong Rd, Tumbi Creek Rd and Mingara Dve once signalised, to build a case for allowing a right hand turn out of the proposed service station and food premises. “In relation to the proposed vehicular access to the site, it is noted that council requires a central median across the full frontage of the development to prevent right turn traffic movements in and out of the site,” the traffic report said. Such a traffic control measure on Tumbi Creek Rd would be the responsibility of the

Central Coast Council, the traffic report noted. “On the basis of road safety and traffic efficiency at the signalised intersection and on Tumbi Creek Rd, the right turn into the site at the southern entry must be banned because of proximity to the signalised intersection,” the report said. However, the traffic report argued that a right turn out of the site could be permitted with appropriate traffic control treatment. “This would include: extending the central median on Tumbi Creek Rd to just south of the exit driveway; painting a Keep Clear zone opposite the driveway to allow light vehicles only to enter the south bound lanes; and to install

appropriate sign posting to enforce entry and exit requirements,” the report said. “While there may be some delays within the development site with the right turn out movement of up to 80 seconds it is expected the delays would be greatly reduced during off peak traffic periods. “The installation of traffic signals at the Wyong Rd and Tumbi Creek Rd intersection will create gaps to allow safe right turn exit from the site. “The gaps may not be currently available with the current roundabout operation. “Not allowing the right turn movement out of the site would require southbound vehicles to u-turn at either the Clare

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legal, given que lengths projected in Tumbi Creek Rd, this would encourage unsafe manoeuvres and could impede traffic flows. “In summary, right turns out of the site should be permitted for light vehicles only at all times provided the appropriate traffic control measures are implemented. “Implementation of these measures as part of the Wyong Rd and Tumbi Creek Rd intersection upgrade and the proposed development, would satisfy road safety and traffic efficiency requirements on Tumbi Creek Rd and facilitate safe right turn out of the site,” the report said. Website, Aug 12, 2016 Wyong Council DA tracker DA766/2015

Major expansion proposed for RSL Lifecare Village at Canton Beach From Page 5 According to the applicant, the DA should be fully exempt from paying Section 94 contributions because it is a social housing provider under SEPP (Housing for Seniors of People with a Disability) 2004. In its conclusion, the statement of environmental effects said: “The proposed development (upgrade) resulting in 15 new independent living units will add much needed contemporary, modern accommodation and care in a well-located, available location close to existing public transport links. “The proposal positively contributes to the increasing demand for high quality aged care, as well as fostering ageing in place, and will meet strategic planning objectives in this regard. “The proposal is permissible under provisions of SEPP (Housing for Seniors or

People with a Disability) 2004 and also enjoys existing use rights. “The proposal satisfies any relevant considerations under SEPP (Housing for Seniors or People with a Disability) 2004, SEPP 71 – Coastal Protection; Wyong LEP 2013 and Wyong DCP 2013. “The proposal also meets the requirements of Planning for Bushfire Protection. “On balance, the proposal provides for a superior aged care outcome with a satisfactory and reasonable approach to ecologically sustainable development, traffic and transport impacts, and environmental management. “It is recommended that Council grant consent to the DA”, the Statement of Environmental Effects stated Website, Aug 12, 2016 Wyong application tracker DA972/2016

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Proposed Buddhist Temple only attracts 12 submissions he closing date for public submissions on the proposed Buddhist Temple at Warren Rd, Warnervale, has passed, and 12 submissions have been lodged with Central Coast Council.

Council will now examine the submissions and put a report to the Joint Regional Planning Panel, which is the consent authority for the development. Mr David Harris, the member for Wyong and NSW shadow minister for the Central Coast, registered his objection to the DA on the basis that it is located in the Wyong Employment Zone (WEZ), which is a State Significant identified employment zone. “When the Wyong Employment Zone was proposed, it was determined that the number of jobs estimated for the development was 6,000,” Mr Harris said. “The Central Coast Regional Plan identifies the need to create between 35,000 and 45,000

additional up dditi l jjobs b to t keep k with population growth,” he said. “A development such as this would impact on the ability to deliver these job targets. “The fact that the land in question is currently owned by Central Coast Council and is strategically placed next to the Woolworths Distribution Centre and M1 Motorway, makes it more important when considering potential job generation. “The intended use as a temple would deliver a very small return in terms of jobs. “I do not oppose the construction of a place of

worship hi in i a construction t ti zone generally, but in this case, given the land falls within the State Significant identified Wyong Employment Zone, I do not feel it is a suitable location.” Mr Harris said WEZ had a number of attractive assets for firms including access to the M1 and rail network, appropriately sized lots, safe business and living environments, the opportunity to provide clustering for developments and economies of colocation. He said any development within the WEZ was subject to a Special Infrastructure Contribution

Levy to go towards the Sparks Rd upgrades, M1 interchange with Sparks Rd and planning, delivery and implementation. “Places of worship are exempt from the SIC levy…and this would leave a significant deficit in money needed to complete these very important infrastructure projects,” Mr Harris said. “The proposed development would also sterilise the whole site for a potential future expansion which is not consistent with the current zoning and job creation targets for the WEZ,” he said. In his submission, Mr Laurie Eyes of Wyong Creek, said he objected to any religious development on what he considered to be “important industrially zoned land. “I believe the proposed development will be adversely impacted by council’s proposed Warnervale Regional Airport development approved by Council on October 28, 2015. “I understand Council

has not finalised a Masterplan for the Regional Airport and it has not been through an EIS process or approved by CASA, Airservices Australia or any arm of Government and therefore the impact cannot be determined. “Similarly any impact from the airport cannot be ruled out. “However the Temple development is probably within the 30 ANEF noise contour and at 20m high, impacted by CASA OLS limitations for the Regional Airport proposed. “Council risks legal action by the proponent if the Temple development is adversely affected by aircraft noise when that impact is understated,” Mr Eyes said. “Council has recently resolved to undertake the Biocertification of land around Warnervale Airport … to allow the development of an additional 45ha of industrial land within EECs. “If there is such a pressing need for this 45ha of land, then there is clearly no justification

for the Buddhist Temple development on much needed industrial zoned land adjacent to the airport and within the WEZ. “There is no justification for clearing E2 zoned EEC land for industrial use when there is other industrial zoned land available within the Biocertification site that is able to be squandered on a Buddhist Temple,” he said. Mr Tony Gavan lodged his objection and said he also represented 1,454 other objectors who had signed a change.org petition. “We believe that the use of the land is not in keeping with the area’s development strategy and a place of worship which is sandwiched between a high traffic industrial estate and an airport is not appropriate. “The rezoning of employment industrial land should not be supported unless supported by an employment land strategy,” Mr Gavan said. Website, Aug 12, 2016 Wyong application tracker DA828/2016

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Franchisee of Aussie Toukley, Ron Lloyd says “We have completely revamped our customer service The five year old Aussie Toukley store is located at lounge, providing our valued customers with a sense 315 Main Road, with Ron and his team of four expert mortgage advisers making the store one of the top of freshness, comfort and warmth”. five Aussie franchises across Australia. Chief Executive Officer of Aussie, Mr James Symond, For more information about the Aussie Toukley said “Aussie Toukley is one of Aussie’s top performers with exceptional customer service, which is evident store or to make a free appointment with an expert mortgage adviser, call (02) 4397 4281 or visit through their recent business growth and their www.aussie.com.au/toukley nomination as finalists for Best Regional Office award

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Minister too busy to meet angry Kangy Angy residents ontrary to what was reported in Issue 97 of Wyong Regional Chronicle, the NSW Minister for Transport, Mr Andrew Constance, has not agreed to meet with Kangy Angy residents affected by the proposed inter-city train maintenance facility to be built in the area.

“Residents have been requesting a meeting since October 2015,” said Ms Michelle Nicholson, spokesperson for the Kangy Angy Residents Action Group. “On July 12 Mr Constance’s office again denied our request for a meeting with the Minister but arranged for us to meet with Mr Russell King, Director of Policy,” Ms Nicholson said. “Mr King’s specialties listed in his LinkedIn profile include: anticipating the

political ramifications of policies; developing strategic approaches to successfully implement policies with political sensitivities; and resolving public relations issues,” she said. “We were bitterly disappointed that we were not able to meet with an actual decision maker but agreed to meet with Mr King. “We had to postpone the first meeting proposed but did not cancel the meeting. “We requested to

reschedule the meeting to a mutually convenient time and the meeting took place on Friday, August 5 at Transport for NSW office at Martin Place, Sydney. “Attendees at the meeting were Project Director, Mr Murray Harris and Kangy Angy residents, Mr Neil Bolte, Ms Susan Zgraja and Mr Tony Caldersmith. “The meeting was a total waste of time. “We went to the meeting expecting to engage in meaningful

discussions regarding an agreement to undertake a full EIS,” she said. According to Ms Nicholson, the residents had also expected to be able to discuss their concerns about “the large cost blowouts due to the poor site selection based on the former Wyong Council’s recommendation, nonexistent heavy vehicle access to the site and sound mitigation needed to comply with noise exceedances in a residential area. The Kangy Angy residents also wanted to ask whether the Minister’s office would release documents relating to the negotiation for the sale

of the Council land to Transport for NSW; and whether the department would undertake a proper flood study of the area instead of “the inadequate desktop study provided in the Review of Environmental Factors (REF). “They refused to answer our questions and every issue we raised came back with the same response ‘we are going through a process and that must be completed before we can answer anything’. “To the costs of land question, they quoted commercial confidentiality. “For most of the meeting, we went round and round in circles ‘we cannot answer your questions until we’ve gone through the process’. “They are reading all the submissions and writing a report. “So all we could do was to promise them we would be back midSeptember to challenge their report.” In the meantime, the residents’ action group has vowed to continue fighting the development and is currently conducting independent surveys regarding flooding in the area and

the flood maps supplied to Transport for NSW by Wyong Council. A representative of Mr Constance’s office said he had told the Wyong Regional Chronicle that it would be senior members of the Minister’s office, not the Minister himself, who would meet the residents. “The Minister receives hundreds of requests to meet and, unfortunately, cannot attend all of them,” the spokesperson said. A statement from the office of Mr Constance said: “Members of the Minister’s senior staff met with residents last week to hear their concerns. “This follows two community information sessions where members of the project team were on hand to answer questions as part of the public display of the Review of Environmental Factors. “We’ll continue to keep the community engaged as this project progresses,” the statement said. Email, Aug 8, 2016 Michelle Nicholson, Kangy Angy Residents Action Group Email, Aug 11, 2016 Dominic Cuschieri, office of Andrew Constance

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Temporary foster carers sought arnardos Australia Hunter Central Coast Unit is currently looking for temporary foster carers for children aged 5 and under, in the former Wyong Shire.

Foster carers need time to care for a baby or young child and meet their needs. Applicants need to be over 25 years of age. All applicants will be assessed on an individual basis and singles and couples, regardless of sexual orientation, are encouraged to apply. Foster carers receive a generous allowance and will be eligible for Centrelink entitlements, on-going training and support from caseworkers. Recruitment worker, Ms Korryn Barnardos said, “We have babies and children in crisis who require immediate

care for anywhere from a few weeks to a few months while permanent arrangements are made for their care.” “Their own families may be unable to care for them due to a multitude of reasons, such as domestic violence, drug and alcohol use or mental illness. “As such we are calling on people in the local area to come forward if they are willing to open their heart and their homes to a child in need,” Ms Barbardos continued. Barnardos Australia is a non-government, non-denominational charity that has been at the forefront of child

protection for over 130 years. Barnardos Australia works with families and communities facing issues such as violence, poverty, mental illness and homelessness to keep children safe at home. Their extensive range of services include, family and domestic violence support, mental health support, emergency accommodation, parent education, counselling, foster care and adoption. For more information contact Barnardos Hunter Central Coast’s Wyong office. Media Release, Aug 12, 2016 Korryn Harris, Barnardos

Merged council saves $720,000 on insurance

Other Regional News - In brief Wyong Regional Chronicle focuses on news specifically relating to post code areas 2258, 2259, 2261, 2262, & 2263. Given the arrival of new Central Coast Council, 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 Copies of these other publications may be obtained from our offices in Gosford, by subscription, or from a myriad of locations in the areas covered by each publication.

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Peninsula becoming ‘granny flat capital’, says Chamber

Rail underpass re-opened

New shared bike paths completed

The Woy Woy Road rail underpass re-opened on August 1, following the completion of emergency repair works by Sydney Trains over the last three months.

Three new sections of pedestrian and cyclist shared paths have been completed on the Peninsula.

Carpark sale ‘push for economic stimulus and growth’

Rotary members travel to New Guinea

Marine Rescue finds boat hard aground

Central Coast Council’s decision to sell the Bullion St carpark in Umina was part of a push to embrace new opportunities for economic stimulus and growth on the Peninsula.

Members of the Rotary Club of Umina Beach have travelled to Papua New Guinea to arrange the installation of solar panels and water tanks at the Vakuta Island School.

The radio room at Marine Rescue Central Coast received a phone call around noon on July 30, from the skipper of a 6.5m motor cruiser.

Underpass closure shows need for project completion

Umina resident hopes to re-establish Rotaract

Chamber supports community land sale

Umina resident Alanna Julian is hoping to re-establish a Rotaract Club on the Central Coast.

Letting go of some community land could resolve the Peninsula’s infrastructure backlog, according to president of the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, Mr Matthew Wales.

The Peninsula is becoming the granny fat capital of the Central Coast, according to Peninsula Chamber of Commerce president Mr Matthew Wales.

NSW Transport has done a “stellar job” of repairing and reopening the railway underpass but now it needs to complete the Rawson Rd level crossing replacement project, according to the....

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ombining the insurance schemes of the former Wyong and Gosford Councils into one for the new Central Coast Council has delivered a $720,000 saving, according to Administrator, Mr Ian Reynolds.

Council remains a self-insurer, as part of the State-Wide Mutual, with cover for Public Liability and Professional Indemnity, Councillors and Officers Scheme, Industrial Special Risk and Comprehensive Motor Vehicle. Savings have also been found in Workers Compensation insurance from Liberty Mutual Insurance Company.

Mr Reynolds said the size of the new Council presents huge challenges, but there are also opportunities to find cost savings in procurement of services. “Here is a great example of how, as one council, we can get the same level of service, in this case insurance, at a much better rate,” Mr Reynolds said. “We have huge buying

power now as one council and can now look to use these savings to deliver the services and projects our community need and want. “Council is focussed on delivering even better road upgrades and new sporting facilities like the new skate place at Bateau Bay,” Mr Reynolds said. Media release, Aug 10, 2016 Ian Reynolds, Central Coast Council

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Pop up eateries made Gosford Waterfront Alliance to challenge JRPP decision in Land unviable due to additional and Environment Court council requirements Documents obtained by Gosford Waterfront Alliance Plans to build ‘pop up’ eateries the Mountain Districts Inc has announced it will on the waterfront near Brian Association from the NSW commence proceedings in the McGowan Bridge have had Office of Water, show NSW Land and Environment a setback, according to the the landfi ll at Mangrove Court to challenge the man behind the concept, Mountain has flouted legal development consent to build Mr Tim Gunasinghe, from requirements necessary to an Australian Taxation Office Commercial HQ. Documents obtained under Freedom of Information reveal damning evidence of neglect

Mariners Plaza development stalled pending decision on incorporation of performing arts centre

Fifteen months into a two-year development consent, the Mariners Plaza development, on the corner of Mann St and Donnison St, Gosford, appears to be at a standstill.

Committee working party membership announced Information about the Central Coast Council’s Local Representation Committee has been made available on the council’s website.

Administrator to decide Management of hall seized on his own attendance at by Council conference Management of the Point Clare Community Hall has been awarded to Wyoming Community Centre following an expression of interest process by Central Coast Council.

The chief executive offi cer and the administrator of the Central Coast Council will both attend the Local Government NSW annual conference in Wollongong from October 16 to 18.

Saratoga development attracts over 70 submissions An application for the staged development of two residential flat buildings on the corner of Mimosa Ave and Village Rd in Saratoga has attracted over 70 submissions to council and

5,000 signature petition to fix The Dip at Wamberal Member for Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks, has vowed to take up the cause to fix the notorious strip of Wamberal’s Willoughby Rd called The Dip.

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Falling education standards suits the elites

Toukley man arrested for possession of drugs and a firearm

ducation standards have fallen dramatically in western democracies, and our various power elites don’t want us to know it.

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colleges and universities. Any politicians who dare expose this scandal know they’ll be subjected to vicious, untrue attacks. Letter, Aug 3, 2016 Norman Hanscombe, Ourimbah

Young boys found with traces of ice olice are continuing to warn the community about the dangers of using illicit drugs following an incident near Lake Haven Shopping Centre.

At about 12pm on Sunday, July 24, two boys aged 10 and 11 were taken to Wyong Hospital suffering what is believed to be the effects of an illicit drug, after being located by a witness near the skate park at Lake Haven. The pair underwent drug testing and doctors were able to detect traces of ‘ice’ in their system.

They were treated for hallucinations before being discharged about 6pm. Officers attached to Tuggerah Lakes Local Area Command are investigating the incident. Police urge young people to be aware of dangers of using illicit

drugs and the harm they can do. Liaison officers work closely with schools throughout the state to educate young people that all drugs are dangerous; you never know how the drugs will affect you and there is never a guarantee as to what you are taking.

niting Care Mental Health will present their 8 Stages of Healing program at Woodbury Park Community Centre, Mardi, in October.

The program is based on Ms Julie Tallard Johnson’s book, ‘Hidden Victims Hidden Healers’, and is an eight stage healing process for families and friends of people with a mental illness. The stages are based

on a Family Community Model which views individuals as part of a larger system (familial and community), and adopts a framework similar to a 12 step program. The key focus of this program is recognising the

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Around 11:25am, officers from Tuggerah Lakes Local Area Command stopped a red Toyota sports car on Fravent St, Toukley. F o l l o w i n g investigations, officers searched the car and allegedly located an amount of drugs believed to be cannabis and ‘ice’, as well as ammunition and a rifle magazine. The driver, a 27 year old man, was arrested and

impact of a mental illness diagnosis on the family members of the diagnosed. The course is designed to help family members move beyond coping with their loved ones’ illness to living a fulfilling life beyond the disruption of mental illness. Key program aims include: Providing an opportunity to share experiences; enabling participants to refocus their attention on themselves, rather than the person with the mental illness; understanding your caring style and the impact of your caring role on your life and relationships; working through your own healing process by introducing alternatives to common patterns of coping; and encourage participants to develop insight and new living skills to function in a new, healthier way. The program will run on 10 consecutive Thursdays from October 13 to December 15. Media release, Aug 12, 2016 Jacqueline Stokes, Uniting Care

taken to Wyong Police Station. Following his arrest, officers executed a search warrant at a home on Glendale Ave, Toukley. At the home, officers allegedly found a shortened .22 calibre rifle, ammunition and rifle parts. All items were seized and will undergo forensic

examination. The man was charged with a number of offences including possess unauthorised prohibited firearm, possess shortened firearm without authority, possess ammunition and possess prohibited drugs. He was refused bail and appeared at Wyong Local Court August 3. Media release, Aug 3, 2016 NSW Police Media

Palmdale man on firearms charges

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8 Stages of Healing program to assist families and friends

man has been charged after police located drugs and ammunition in a car, and seized a gun following a search warrant at a home in Toukley on August 2.

olice have charged a man after he allegedly fired a number of shots in Palmdale.

At about 5.30pm on July 24, a number of cars stopped at a vacant area of land on Palmdale Rd, Palmdale, and commenced driving in circles across the land. A nearby resident approached the drivers of the vehicles and told them to leave the area. The 53 year old man returned to his home and, a short time later, approached the males in the cars armed with a firearm. Police will allege the man fired a number of

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shots at dirt banks. Officers attached to Tuggerah Lakes Local Area Command were called.

Police negotiated with the man, who subsequently surrendered to police and was arrested at the scene. The man was taken to Wyong Police Station, where he was charged with fire firearm in or near public place, and holder of category A or B licence not have approved storage. He was granted conditional bail, to appear at Wyong Local Court on August 3, 2016. Media release, Jul 24, 2016 NSW Police Media

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Barricade incident at Kanwal

Tuggerah Lakes is the number one division for domestic violence in NSW

olice are searching for a man following a barricade incident at Kanwal on August 8.

Just before midnight on August 7, police attended a premise in Wallarah Rd regarding an assault. Upon arriving, police were informed that the man was armed. A perimeter was established and specialist police, including officers attached to the Negotiators Unit, attended. Three people left the house uninjured. About 9:30am, police entered the house and were unable to locate the man. The man is described as being 40 years old, Caucasian in appearance, and has a fair complexion with a skinny build. He has messy hair with a full beard. He was last seen

wearing a white shirt and blue jeans. Police searched surrounding bushland and residential areas and warned members of the public to exercise caution as this man may be armed. According to a Tuggerah Lakes LAC Duty Officer on August 12, the man has not yet been caught. The Duty Officer also said that whilst the Police still wished to speak to the man finding him was a low priority at this time due to the outcome of the siege. Media release, Aug 8, 2016 NSW Police Media

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nspiring the Coast’s first White Ribbon Family Fun Day raised words can hurt feelings. Event organiser more than $500 for White Ribbon Day and Coast Shelter at Bill and White Ribbon Sohier Hall, Ourimbah, on July 31.

The event was attended by over 100 people at the cost of a gold coin and featured many family friendly activities including: a sausage sizzle, cake stall, face painting, jumping castle, live music, games, crafts, guest speakers and a BBMA demonstration. The main focus of the event was to not only raise funds, but to engage with the community and move beyond raising awareness to changing attitudes, educating the community about what domestic violence is, what you can do, what services are available and taking action. Tuggerah Lakes LAC

Domestic Violence Team, Senior Constable Jerrod Luck, said Tuggerah Lakes is the number one division for domestic violence in NSW. Senior Constable Luck spoke about help that is available to people experiencing domestic violence, the role of the police domestic violence team on the Central Coast and upcoming changes to the law. “Laws are changing this year to include contact via social media and it will be included in AVO documentation. “Changes in law will also include more offences under the scope of DV including break

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and enter and malicious damage, and plain English AVO’s will be introduced,” he added. Event organiser and Love Bites program facilitator, Ms Gemma Pick, spoke to the children in attendance about how

Advocate, Ms Kym Presdee, spoke about her personal journey with experiencing domestic violence and her battle with low self-esteem. “We are very happy with the success of the event. “Thank you to all of our sponsors and the dedication of all our volunteers that made this event a success,” event organiser, Ms Reah Browning said. “We look forward to doing it again next year,” she added. Media release, Aug 1, 2016 Kym Presdee, Inspiring the Coast

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Five per cent of Australians need speech pathology

Domestic Violence Clinic proposed T at Women’s Health Centre

his Speech Pathology Week (August 7-13), speech pathologists at the Central Coast Local Health District highlighted the life changing transformation that speech pathology can bring.

OS Women’s Services has released a major proposal to establish Domestic Violence Clinics, a first in Australia, at every women’s health centre in NSW.

The clinics would operate every Monday at 17 health centres across NSW, including the Central Coast Community Women’s Health Centre in Wyong, providing a one-stop-shop for women wanting help to leave abusive relationships or stay safely in their homes. Women who attend the clinics will receive oneon-one appointments with a Staying Home Leaving Violence caseworker, a financial counsellor and have a health check up with a GP or nurse, all on the one day. “While advice is available through various hotlines and government agencies, we don’t believe this model exists anywhere else,” SOS

Women’s Services, Ms Roxanne McMurray said. “It would also prevent women from having to keep repeating their stories, which is something the Government supports,” she added. Reports show that 5060 per cent of women never report domestic violence to police, but it’s something they may reveal privately during a visit to a GP or counsellor. “That’s what these clinics are aiming to do, identify and help the large numbers of women who don’t need crisis assistance and don’t want or need to go to refuges,” Ms McMurray said. “It’s an innovative, achievable proposal

which could be up and running almost immediately with the Government’s support. “Women’s health centres are a major untapped resource and many women using them have experienced domestic violence. “The greatest cost to women’s health in NSW is domestic violence, estimated at $4.5 billion a year. “A relatively small investment each year will help prevent family homelessness and keep vulnerable women out of the hospital system,” she concluded. Media release, Aug 14, 2016 Roxanne McMurray, SOS Women’s Services Dilon Luke, journalist

More than 1.1 million Australians have a communication or swallowing disorder that impacts on their quality of life. This equates to around five per cent of Australia’s population, or one in 20 Australians. Speech pathologists study, diagnose and treat communication disorders, including difficulties with speech, language, fluency and voice. They work with people who have difficulty communicating for a range of reasons, from developmental delays, stroke and brain injuries, through to intellectual disabilities, cerebral palsy, hearing loss and more.

School teacher, Mr Andrew Smith, lost his voice in January 2016 and has relied on speech pathology to restore the strength in his voice. “It started with a virus which developed into a cough. “A month or so later, I was in quite a large amount of pain from my throat, and ended up losing my voice for four days,” he said. A specialist confirmed that Mr Smith had Dysphonia; an impairment in the ability to produce voice using the vocal organs. He was referred to the speech pathology service at Wyong Hospital, where he learned exercises to use at home to retrain

his voice over several months. “The exercises seemed unusual at first, but I stuck religiously to them, which helped to speed up my recovery. “My speech pathologist has helped me to understand how my voice works and how to use it effectively in my work and day to day life. “I’ve since discovered teachers can be prone to these sorts of voice problems, so I’ve made a point of telling my colleagues how beneficial the speech pathology has been,” Mr Smith concluded. Media release, Aug 5, 2016 Casey Virgin, Central Coast Local Health District

Day of Action against Sexual Assault 016s Day of Action against Sexual Assault will be held on Thursday, August 25.

The aim of the day is to celebrate women’s survival of sexual assault, inform sexual assault survivors that they are not alone, acknowledge

the efforts and successes of women who work with those survivors and draw attention to the continuing need for public education and support services. This year the Central Coast Community Women’s Health Centre will commemorate the day by holding information stalls at

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Wyong Alive The Story so Far entral Coast Council is recognising the community members who shared their stories as part of a year-long campaign that highlighted the Coast as a great place to live, work and play.

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he Baird NSW Government’s promised $200 million upgrade of Tagged Wyong Alive, members appeared in a Wyong Hospital the campaign was run as number of different features part of the 2015-16 Year such as history, sport, will not start until current $368 of the Community and has volunteers, entrepreneurs, the million works at been collated into a book creative arts, positive ageing, Gosford Hospital are to showcase the vibrant and future leaders, Indigenous diverse characters in our and more, all shared through completed in 2019. community. Council’s Community Partnerships and Planning Manager, Ms Julie Vaughan, said the past 12 months has showcased everyday people doing what they love best on the Coast. “Through Wyong Alive, we brought to life the stories of everyday people and have captured the overall journey in a book,” Ms Vaughan said. “The book, Wyong Alive-The Story so Far, gives a special insight into our unique community and highlights the vast array of activities, places, traditions and personalities that make up our community. “Each month community

the Wyong Alive website and various mainstream and social media. “The book celebrates the stories of our community and everyone who told their story will receive a copy of the book to share with their family and friends. “We will be expanding the concept this year with Coast Alive giving monthly snapshots of the lives of people in our wider Central Coast community. “Wyong Alive has proved to be a successful campaign and has been recognised as a great way to build pride within a local community,’ she concluded. Media release, Jul 27, 2016 Central Coast Council Media

In an adjournment speech in the NSW Legislative Assembly on August 10, Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Mr Scot MacDonald said: “The Wyong Hospital also is experiencing the pressures of a rapidly growing population and a significantly ageing community. “It is remarkable that although many parts of the hospital are only 15 to 20 years old, they already need modernisation,” Mr MacDonald said. “Health practices and demands have rapidly evolved over the past decade,” he said.

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Student leaders plant trees at Alison Homestead

New coach for Darkinjung Barker

St Cecilia's School Captains Konrad Cavey (back left) Mason Wells (back right) Lola Andrews (front left) and Charli McDonald (front right) at the Alison Homestead

tudent leaders from School’s across the Coast came together with the Wyong Pioneers Association to plant trees at the Alison Homestead as part of National Tree Day.

The new Sunshine Coach will service the Coast's Aboriginal community and make stronger links between communities and schools

hildren’s Charity, Variety, on August 4, presented Darkinjung Class of 2015, Barker Foundation Barker in Yarramalong with a new Sunshine Coach, to ensure College students don’t miss out on important educational opportunities. and Darkinjung Local

Darkinjung Barker is a unique collaboration between Sydney’s Barker College and the Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council, to create a new vision for how Indigenous education can be delivered. The 14 seat coach donated by Variety is helping to improve students’ attendance at school and is providing a forum for Indigenous

students to learn about their culture from the Elders who drive the bus. Barker’s Head of School, Mr Phillip Heath, said the bus is an invaluable part of the school’s resources. “The bus will be critical to the success of the school by providing free transport for students. “The result expected is a 95 per cent attendance at school and the only absences being due to ill

health,” Mr. Heath said. “Not only does the bus provide transport, but the Elders who drive the bus provide a crucial link between school and home, further embedding the School as an important part of their local culture and community,” he added. Variety contributed more than $17,500 towards the coach, and additional funds were donated by the Barker

Aboriginal Land Council. “Variety, the Children’s Charity is committed to helping children who are sick, disadvantaged or have special needs and the Variety Sunshine Coach program is just one of the many ways we provide support to help kids reach their full potential,” Variety NSW CEO, Ms Tam Johnston said. “Every child deserves the chance to be involved in every aspect of school life and we are proud to be able to support the students and staff of Darkinjung Barker,” she said.

The Homestead is the home of the Wyong District Museum and Historical Society and is a meeting place for the Pioneers Association. Following the rebuilding program that took place after a devastating fire that destroyed much of the main building in 2011, the extensive garden network is being restored. Twelve school captains and two executive student leaders from Wyong High, Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College’s Berkeley Vale Campus and St Cecilia’s Primary School, planted a number of native tree species which will further enhance the grounds, attract more native bird life in the future and create another

slice of positive history for the district. The students found themselves in the company of senior citizens, Ms Leone Frame and Mr Bob Trigg. Ms Frame and Mr Trigg, who are both in their eighties, were invited along to plant a tree as part of National Tree Day activities. The plantings were made possible by generous donations of trees by Bunnings at Tuggerah and the Central Coast Council Landcare Nursery. Media release, August 2, 2016 Patricia Perrett, Wyong District Museum and Historical Society

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Free Mindful Parenting session at Lake Haven

New COLA at Toukley Public School

entral Coast Council is doing its part to help promote positive parenting by presenting a Mindful Parenting session at Lake Haven Library on August 18.

This information session will arm parents with ideas and strategies to combat everyday frustrations parents often experience. Council’s Section Manager Library Services, Ms Andrea Edwards, said the session aimed to help strengthen parent’s relationships with their children and give more positive choices on how to respond to their children’s needs. “Parenting has to be the

most challenging job in the world and parents can use all the help they can get,” said Ms Edwards. “Council is proud to present Ms Pam Northcote from Universal Spirit to discuss the most significant role we may ever play in our lives. “This program is filled with strategies to support parents to be a reflective and mindful parent. Media release, Aug 10, 2016 Andrea Edwards, Central Coast Council

Connecting With Carers of Older Persons course

niting Care Mental Health will present a new Connecting With Carers of Older Persons course at Wyong Hospital.

This course is designed specifically for people with an older family member or loved one (over 65 years) who is experiencing a mental illness. It offers a bridge between the Mental Health Service, support services, families and carers. It presents an opportunity to learn about mental illness, navigating the health service, treatments, recovery, what to do in a crisis situation and opportunities to ask questions directly of the Mental Health specialists working with older people. Key topics covered include: Aging, what is considered normal; symptoms and causes of mental illness in

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aging; carer life course framework; navigating the mental health service; understanding the Mental Health Act; treatments and medication (ask a psychiatrist); planning for the future (including finances and legal); and supporting wellbeing and relapse management. Key skills covered include: Self-care, understanding early warning signs, relapse prevention plans and mental health system navigation. The course will take place in Wyong Hospital’s Mental Health Unit Tutorial Room for five Wednesdays commencing on August 17. Media release, Aug 12, 2016 Jacqueline Stokes, Uniting Care

School mascot B-Mer debuted with the Boys Choir at the PBL launch

During the special oukley Public School officially launched its new Positive launch assembly, parents Behaviours for Learning initiative and opened their new COLA and carers were also during a special school assembly on August 9.

The new COLA is especially important to the school’s community as the new venue is the only place where the entire student body can assemble. Previously, the school had no place where its entire cohort could convene, instead having to stage separate assemblies in the school’s hall for each Year Group or School Stage. Toukley Public School Principal, Mr Tom Kelly, said the school was proud of its new $180,000 Area A COLA. “When I first arrived here I thought we weren’t really a school because we had no space where we could really get together,” Mr Kelly said. According to Deputy

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learning outcomes for Toukley Public School students crafted from input from school staff, data, students and parents/carers. Ms Binnie said PBLs were tailored to create positive learning environments that enable student learning and wellbeing to thrive. “At Toukley Public School we have three expectations that shape our PBLs. “They are: respect, responsibility and excellence. “Respect centres on making good choices for yourself and those around you; responsibility focuses on how students are expected to behave and excellence is all about achieving your personal best and being a role model for other students,” Ms Binnie said.

invited to inspect the school’s new facility, learn about the PBLs that will be guiding their children, and witness some of the student’s efforts and achievements. Following dance performances from the Aboriginal Dance Group and the Junior Dance Group, the school also launched its new mascot, B-Mer. “B-Mer represents the Norah Head Lighthouse and is here to help guide students towards PBL outcomes,” Ms Binnie said. Much to the student bodies delight, B-Mer made his first official appearance during the assembly and performed with the Boys Choir. Interview, Aug 9, 2016 Laurie Binnie, Toukley Public School Dilon Luke, journalist

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Fire and Rescue NSW Championships to be held at Norah Head

Members of the Wyong Brigade will participate in the championship in October

Fire fighters demonstrating their prowess in preparation for the championships at Norah Head

he Central Coast Council is supporting the bi-annual Fire and opportunity for the while showcasing the second thought. “They’ll do everything Rescue NSW Championship, the ﬁrst time it has ever been held community, especially Coast as a great place to that it takes to go and budding firefighters, to host major events. on the Coast.

Fire and Rescue NSW teams from across the state will converge at the Norah Head Sports Ground for the three-day championship to be held from October 27 to 29. FRNSW Assistant Commissioner and Championships Director,

Rob McNeil, encouraged Central Coast residents to mark the date in their calendar and come along. “Firefighters train for this event for many months and there is a strong competitive streak within the brigades to prove who the top

team is,” Assistant Commissioner McNeil said. “They compete in challenges to test their skills in setting up and deploying firefighting equipment quickly and safely. “It’s a great

come along and see what it’s all about. Central Coast Council Administrator, Mr Ian Reynolds, said he was thrilled the Coast would host such a great event that would celebrate the important role firefighters play in the community

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Men’s Shed goes co-ed he San Remo Men’s Shed has opened its doors to women to teach them all about the benefit of woodworking and social interaction with likeminded individuals.

Local Men’s Sheds have long been a domain for men to come together for friendship, social activities, to teach, learn and contribute to their community. With more than 50 male members with an average age of 70, the San Remo Men’s Shed has been actively involved in the community for many years, offering training programs for men in woodwork, metalwork, welding and computer training. It wasn’t until earlier this year that the San Remo Men’s Shed was introduced to a handful of women with an interest in woodwork, and who have now affectionately become known as the Wood You Believe It?

Leahanne Ford and Yvonne Rawson from the Wood You Believe It group with Peter Smith from Wallarah 2 and Les Shaw from San Remo Men's Shed

Group at the shed. President of the San Remo Men’s Shed, Mr Les Shaw, explained that ladies’ woodworking workshops were held weekly on a Monday, with almost 10 regular members. “Men’s Sheds are a place of encouragement for all to take an interest in their own health and well-being and our members come from all walks of life,” Mr Shaw

said. “The bond that unites our members is that they are people with time on their hands and they would like to do something meaningful with that time and we didn’t see why this should exclude women from joining and learning skills in woodworking,” he said. The Wallarah 2 Coal Project was pleased to hear of the new members

and was delighted to provide a grant to the Men’s Shed to purchase a new scroll saw for the woodworking group. “The ladies in our Wood You Believe It? woodworking group showed an interest in learning scroll work and started working on basic projects. “Once their skills grew we saw that the purchase of a scroll saw would add a great deal to the

scope of projects our members could complete and we are delighted that Wallarah 2 were able to see the value of this new tool and assist us through their 2016 Community Foundation program,” he added. Mr Peter Smith, Environment and Community Manager of the Wallarah 2 Coal Project said: “We were so excited to meet members of the women’s

woodworking group and see first-hand the projects they have been working on. “From our recent visit to the Men’s Shed, we also discovered that some of the women in this group have escaped from violent relationships and their participation in the woodworking classes is helping in their recovery as they find the ability to establish trust in men once more. “If this small contribution that we are able to make impacts the Men’s Shed and the women’s woodworking group in San Remo in a positive way, then that is a contribution worth making,” he said. The shed also runs a Boyz to Men program in conjunction with LINKS Youth Support Services. Young males at risk of disengaging from school are partnered with men from the Men’s Shed to work on woodwork projects. Media release, Aug 11, 2016 Katey Small, Brilliant Logic

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Not for Profit Organisations Arts & Culture Central Coast Potters Society Classes, workshops, demonstrations, exhibitions and social events. Annual exhibitions in May and December. Open Day in Sept 4324 5343 info@ccpotters.org

Wyong Drama Group A friendly group, presenting 3 major productions a year. Monthly meetings 1st Tues. 7.30pm Grove Community Centre 1300 665 600

Berkeley Vale Neighbourhood Centre Indoor bowls, mahjong, walking for pleasure, slimmers support, hand and foot Bolivia cards, Toy library and community garden 4388 5801 manager@bvnc.org.au www.bvnc.org.au

Central Coast Community Legal Centre Non-profit org in Wyong providing free legal advice. Intake times for legal advice Tue & Wed10am12pm, Thur 2-4pm 4353 4988 admin_cclc@clc.net.au

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

Community Groups ARPRA ARPRA is the peak body representing residents living in Residential Land Lease Communities in NSW. We are a non-profit org providing advice and advocacy and training 4358 8246 arpranorthlakes@outlook.com.au

Bateau Bay Men’s Shed Environment for mature aged men to repair items, share and learn skills and socialise 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, Tool Library, Computer Hub and Computer Lessons, Private Art Therapy Sessions, Homework Help, Self Esteem Group, Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Group, EAPA-Energy Accounts Payment Assistance, Early Links Outreach Worker, Tax Help, Holiday activities for kids and young people, Community Garden, Events, Referral Services, Op Shop and Food Store. Community BBQ on first Thurs 4332 7450 http://bbnc.org.au

Central Coast 50+ Singles Social Group Invites Ladies & Gents for dinner, dancing - BBQs & Socialising each w/e. Monthly programme for all areas of the coast 4396 3640 0437 699 366 50pssg@gmail.com

Central Coast Social Group Social contact, entertainment events, new friendships, for 30’s-60’s Live music, house parties, dinners, BBQs, picnics, trips away etc. Monthly Meet & Chat 0422 243 101 email cco30s@live.com.au

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

Lake Munmorah Senior Citizens Club Computer Classes, dancing, exercise, pilates, yoga, craft, carpet bowls and Tai Chi. 4358 8390 Long Jetty Senior Citizens Club Computer classes, line dancing, tai chi and zumba gold - M-F, 9am to 3pm for full list of activities 4332 5522 Long Jetty Over 50s Club Indoor bowls, computers, exercises, yoga, linedancing, tai chi and more 9am to 3pm 4332 5522 Mingaletta Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Corporation Meeting place and referral hub for education, health, well-being and cultural programs through

consultative services and community programs Mon-Fri 9am 4pm 4342 7515 admin@mingaletta.com.au

The NSW Justices Association Inc Seeking volunteers for 6 community JP Desks in Wyong Shire Free Insurance and training provided 0418 493 388

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hearing aids 4321 0275 www.centralcoast.betterhearing australia.org.au

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

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Volunteering Central Coast Refer potential volunteers to community organisations and provide support to volunteers and community organisations. Training for volunteers and managers of volunteers Information Sessions held regularly across the Coast 4329 7122 recruit@volcc.org.au

Wrap with Love Knitting blankets for cold humanity. 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 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 4328 8297 j pp @ joppa@theorchards.com.au

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

Health Groups Better Hearing Australia Central Coast Hearing loss management Support and educational group providing practical experience and confidence Learn the benefits to

Central Coast Prostate Cancer Support Group (Wyong) Meet last Mon Toukley RSL Club, Holmes Ave Toukley 10.00am to 12 noon 4356 9300

Members of Parliament. 2nd Mon 2pm The Entrance Leagues Club 4332 2907

Moore Golf Day, Garage markets and street stalls. 2nd Mon 9.30am Norah Head Legacy 0414 701 489

Politics in the Pub Central Coast Discussion of important political, social, economic, educational and philosophy issues in a non partisan manner. The Grange Hotel 4th Thur (ex Dec)

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Warnervale Branch - NSW Labor Party To support and promote NSW Labor within the Warnervale area. 1st Tue 7pm Hamlyn Terrace Community Centre 0419 128 497 warnervale.labor@gmail.com @g

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Probus Clubs

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. Weekly meetings at Bateau Bay and Wyong 1800 558 268

Bateau Bay Ladies Probus Club Warm welcome, friendship and interesting speakers. 4th Mon, RSL Hall, Killarney Vale 4332 6625

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

Music 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 Play brass instruments, meet every Tues & Thurs. Play at community events Park Road The Entrance (north end) 0407 406 669

Toowoon Bay Probus Club Morning tea, guest speakers talking on topics relevant to Seniors, as well as regular exciting social events. 4th Thur 10am. Anglican Church Hall, Cnr Brooke Ave & Eastern Rd., Bateau Bay 4334 3979 Tuggerah Combined Probus Club Inc Meet new friends and enjoy social events. 2nd Thur., 10:30am, guest speakers. Social outings 3rd Thur. Woodbury Park Community Hall, Mardi 4351 0450

Service Groups Inner Wheel Club Wyong Women’s club with the common interest of giving back to the community while developing lasting friendships. 7.00 pm 3rd Wed Wyong Uniting Church 4393 2755 iiw.au.wyong@gmail.com

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

NSW Labor Party The Entrance Day Branch Monthly meetings to discuss and debate policy as well as campaign for local labor candidates and

The Rotary Club of the Entrance Inc. A small, friendly and effective club supporting many local organisations, and international Rotary Activities. Meetings 6.30 pm Tues Mingara Recreation Club 4367 6540 rotarytheentrance@gmail.com

Torchbearers for Legacy Toukley Raising funds for Brisbane Waters Legacy. Harry

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

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

Special Interest Brisbane Water Caravan Club

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4344 4363 Biz Plus Networking Association Grow your business and in the process build worthwhile relationships. Biz Networking breakfasts Every Thur 7:15- 9am Erina Leagues Club Geoff Neilson network@bizplus.com.au

Central Coast Tenants’ Advice and Advocacy Service Free telephone advice and advocacy for all tenants as well as residents in residential parks 4353 5515 cctaas@hotmail.com

Central Coast Soaring Club Inc Gliding Club, Learn to fly, Instruction FREE to members. 14 Y/O and up for Training Thur, Sat, Sun (weather permitting) Bloodtree Rd Mangrove Mountain 0412 164 082 0414 635 047 www.ccsoaring.com.au

Bridge Club Social bridge Tues, 9.45am-1pm The Greens The Entrance (with or without a partner) Len 4332 6989 David 4392 0606 Tuggerah Lakes U3A Long Jetty - Discussions, play reading, cryptic crosswords, talks, readers group, Mahjong Toukley - Creative writing, French conversation Berkeley Vale - Music Appreciation Chittaway Bay - Movies 4390 2451 www.tugglakesu3a.info

Mingara Indoor Bowls Club Daily competition (singles, pairs & triples) Winner’s Prize Strongly social. Sun 9.30am- Noon. Mon 6.30–9pm. Wed 9.30am-2pm Ray 4389 2567 Mingara Club 4349 7799 raymurphy1935@hotmail.com ay u p y 935@ ot a co

Sport KI-DO Mingara Judo Academy Junior boys and girls Mon and Wed Two classes 6-8.30pm from 7yrs Kangy Angy 0413 237 010 www.kidomingarajudo.com.au do inga ajudo co au

Womens Groups BPW Central Coast

National Parks Association Central Coast Twice weekly bush walks, varying distances and grades of difficulty. Explore, enjoy scenery, fauna, flora, history. Keep fit and make friends 4389 4423 & 4332 7378 Central Coast Lapidary Club Minerals & Gems

Empowering women of all ages in the areas of work, education, well-being and friendship. Monthly dinner meetings, two course meal and speaker. Community transport avail. Chris Levis 0438 989 199 bpwcentralcoast@hotmail.com www.bpw.com.au/central-coast

Learn silverwork, Cabochons, Faceting, Enamelling, Stone Fieldtrips & fossicking Weekly Workshops Tues and Thurs 8.30am-2.30pm Thurs 6-10pm 10 Ourimbah Creek Rd Ourimbah 4362 2246

Northern Women’s Health Centre Family law advice, counselling, therapeutic and social groups, workshops, domestic violence and abuse issues. All services are provided by women for women 4351 1152

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Garage Sale Trail aims to be the best in Australia

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NSW Square Dance Convention to be held in Warnervale

entral Coast Council is encouraging all residents to get involved in the Coast’s biggest Garage Sale Trail on October 22.

The Garage Sale Trail is an annual event where thousands of garage sales happen on one day and residents can buy and sell reused treasures. Council is encouraging local schools, community groups, charity groups, sellers, buyers, creators and everyone else to think creatively about how they can re-use items that might otherwise be put out for Council collection and end up in landfill. C o u n c i l ’ s Administrator, Mr Ian Reynolds, said that Council is proud to be involved in this event for

the second year running and it’s great to see our community support sustainable living on the Coast. “The former Wyong Shire Council was ranked second in NSW for sale registrations last year and now that we are bigger, we can take the number one spot this year,” Mr Reynolds said. “This is all about making neighbourhood and community connections and doing something positive for the environment at the same time. “It is a fun, easy way

to declutter your home, make some pocket money and turn your trash into someone else’s treasure. “Join us on the Coast to make this year’s Garage Sale Trail, the best in Australia,” he said. Registered sales will receive a free sellers pack and access to an interactive website to promote their event. Shoppers can visit the website to track what events are on where on the Central Coast. Media release, Aug 10, 2016 Central Coast Council Media

The Wyong Diary For events in post code areas 2258, 2259, 2261, 2262 and 226 2263 63

Sunday, Aug 28 T o u k l e y Presbyterian Church P.W.A concert, Cnr Hargraves St and Victoria Ave from 2:00pm Star 104.5 Ladies Friday, Aug 19 Ben Woodham, Day Out at Wyong Gwandalan Bowls Race Club Club, 7:30pm Friday, Sep 2 Carlton Mid Wyong Saturday, Aug 20 Gwandalan Lioness Gold Cup Day at Pre Loved Clothing Wyong Race Club Sale at Swandalan Community Hall from Saturday, Sep 3 20th Annual 8:00am to 12:00pm Gathering of the Clans, Bungary Rd, Norah Friday, Aug 26 Wyong Family Head from 9:45am to History Group Inc 4:30pm Plaque Unveiling Ceremony, Tuggerah Saturday, Sep 10 Children, Disability Memorial Hall, Anzac Community Rd, Tuggerah to honor and local soliders who left Expo 2016, Mingara for the Great War in Recreation Club, 1214 Mingara Dve, 2016 Tumbi Umbi, 10:00am to 2:00pm Tuesday, Aug 16 H o m e m a d e fermented foods, Permaculture Central Coast, at Tuggerah Hall from 6:30pm

Saturday, Sep 24 Free Family Fun Day at Toukley Presbyterian Chuch from 10:30am to 2:00pm Saturday, Oct 29 Norah Head Surfing Fraternity 40th Anniversary Reunion including a surging expression session at Soldiers Beach from midday and reunion at Sporties Norah Head Saturday, Nov 12 Wyong Lakes Festival at McKenzie’s Reserve Budgewoi, Canton beahc foreshore, Colongra Bay reserve and Long Jetty foreshore until Nov 20

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

Square dancers from the National Convention held in Queensland

ll past and present Square Dancers are invited to join in at this year’s 37th NSW Square Dance Convention, to be held at Mary Mackillop’s Catholic Collage in Warnervale from September 2

to 4.

Every year the state convention brings together dancers from all of the clubs within the state as well as dancers from interstate. There will be over 200 dancers participating this year and it will be quite a spectacle to watch. The convention will start with a very entertaining Opening

Ceremony and a banner parade of all of the clubs participating. The convention is hosted by the Carpenter and Co Club which has a dance every Thursday night at the hall in Anzac Avenue, Tuggerah. Carpenter and Co Club’s Mr Gary Carpenter, will be assisted by international caller,

Mr Brian Hotchkiss, as well as many callers from different clubs in NSW. During the three days of the convention, there will be several dance sessions at different levels, including round dancing. Media release, Aug 2, 2016 Hans Jilek, Carpenter and Co Club

Wyong District Garden Competition under way he Annual Wyong District Garden Competition is under way, and as the two Central Coast Councils have amalgamated, it is possibly the last competition.

Entries close on September 7, with preliminary judging beginning on September 12 and final judging beginning on September 15. The presentation day will be at the Wyong Council Chambers on September 22. Winning gardens will be open on September 25

and there will also be an organised bus trip on that day to view these gardens at a cost of $20 per head. There are 21 sections in the garden competition ranging from whole gardens, native gardens, over 75 gardeners, pot plants, school gardens, community gardens and business premises. The competition is

run for and on behalf of the former Wyong Council by a dedicated group of volunteers who rely on Council grants and donations from local garden clubs and businesses to run the competition. Media Release, Aug 11, 2016 Errol Grace, Wyong

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Killarney Vale Bombers end a disappointing season

ound 17 of the Black Diamond Cup saw Killarney Vale end a disappointing season at Adelaide St Oval in Tumbi Umbi on August 13.

Terrigal Avoca Panthers finished the home and away season with a solid 76-point victory over Killarney

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week’s 2nd Semi Final. For Killarney Vale it was the end of a season marred by injuries and unavailability. Alexander White kicked 4 goals for the Panthers, ably supported by James Webster and Austin Clark with three goals each. Jack Nancarrow was the Bombers’ only multiple goal kicker with two majors. Killarney Vale was best served by the reliable Max Mumford, Brendan Lewis, Brad Edwards, Brandon Cozens, the returning Josh Mifsud and Dane Amidy. Media release, Aug 14, 2016 Garry Burkinshaw, Black Diamond AFL

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Ourimbah survive closest race to the finals since 1975

he 2016 Central Coast rugby season proper concluded with some enthralling matches on August 13.

The results see the Top Four finally settled after 18 rounds of rugby. In the closest race to the Finals since 1975, Terrigal, Avoca Beach, Ourimbah and Woy Woy made the cut. In their Round 18 bout, Ourimbah were outlasted by Terrigal at the Ourimbah Rugby Park. Terrigal only scored their third try in the dying stages of the match to snatch the victory from Ourimbah. The first half was a totally even affair with both teams giving it their all. Ourimbah actually went to the halftime break leading by the mere margin of 6 points to 5. The home side had kicked two penalty goals to Jarrod Grange, while Terrigal had responded with a lone try. The second half saw Ourimbah go further ahead, and at the midway point of the second stanza, they had jumped to a 13 points to 5 lead and things were looking quite good for the home side. Ourimbah were playing good rugby and Terrigal had trouble

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finding di an answer. However, Terrigal suddenly struck a very good patch of rugby and were able to respond with two tries in the dying stages of the match. Terrigal were unable to get any of their goal kicks, but their three try to one result was enough for them to get the win. It was a great game of rugby and it certainly all bodes well for an exciting end to the semi-finals. Ourimbah were best served by locks Sam Kearney and Josef Biu,

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Emotional farewell for Mariners’ “Rosey” he Central Coast Mariners confirmed that Josh Rose has been granted permission by the club to pursue another opportunity within the Hyundai A-League on August 12.

Rose, who joined the Mariners in 2010, has notched up 177 Hyundai A-League appearances (12 with New Zealand Knights) and arrived on the Central Coast in 2010 from Romanian club, Universitatea Craiova. A firm fan favourite on the Central Coast, “Rosey” has been a beloved personality for the Mariners thanks to his famous overlapping runs, versatility on the pitch and unwavering efforts in the community during his six seasons in yellow and navy. The 2010/11 Mariners Medallist has experienced the highs and lows with the Central Coast Mariners, having been involved with the heartbreaking Hyundai A-League 2010/11 Grand Final, but most importantly, the club’s maiden Hyundai A-League Championship in 2013.

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In December 2015, “Rosey” etched his name into a special part of the Mariners’ history books when he made his 150th appearance for the club, joining the likes of Alex Wilkinson and John Hutchinson in the 150 club. Speaking at the Central Coast Mariners Centre of Excellence before his departure, Josh Rose emotionally addressed the huge part that the Mariners have played in his life and thanked

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everyone for what has been an incredible journey on the Coast. “It’s definitely mixed emotions,” Rose said. “I’m sad to be leaving this club that I’ve been a part of for six seasons now, but really excited for my new adventure (with Melbourne City). “I probably haven’t had the best 12 months, football wise, for myself, but things in football can change pretty quick and at the end of the day this is the best decision for myself and the club. “The last thing I want to do as an experienced senior player is limit the playing time of any junior

and young Mickey Neill has come along in leaps and bounds and is really making that left back spot his own. “That was a big part of my decision and I see that as his position now, so hopefully, me moving on, will help him realise that even more. “This club is like a second home to me really: the fans, the boys in the dressing room, are like my family. “I can’t count how many times my wife has told me over the last six seasons that I love the club more than my own family, she’s probably not far off, she’s not right but

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she’s probably not far off, because I love the boys in the dressing room like my brothers, and whenever I see the fans out in the street, they treat me like one of their own. “I definitely think that will never change, I have formed friendships here that I will have forever. “The Central Coast is a massive part of our lives. “If I ever had the opportunity to come back as a player or something else to help this club, then that would be a fantastic opportunity, but football is a funny game and you never know what’s around the corner,” Rose said. When asked about his fondest moment at the Central Coast Mariners, “Rosey” couldn’t go past the Championship win in 2013. “Most definitely winning the Championship,” Rose said. “The group of boys we had that season was incredible, we went through some tough times that season with financial difficulties, but it all grouped us and to win the Championship throughout that turmoil topped it all off. “I think that the Grand Final parade was probably the highlight for me, it was a fantastic day and I know that every

player enjoyed that and the support from all of the fans. “The fans have been very important, right from day one, the fan engagement is so important to all players. “When I came here the fans made me feel so comfortable from day one, from the people in the office, like Sharon and her crew, when I turned up six years ago, they just make you feel so welcome and really part of the club. “It’s a massive bonus, and it makes you feel so appreciated, and I’ve always put in 100 per cent for every game, and the fans have been a massive part of that. “I’d just like to say thank you and goodbye to everyone that’s been a part of my journey here for the last six seasons, the fans have been amazing, and it’s been a fantastic time for me and my family. “I honestly believe that this is the best decision for myself and the club. “I leave with no resentment, no hard feelings, the club has been fantastic for me and when this opportunity came up, the club helped me in the best way possible,” Rose concluded. Media release, Aug 12, 2016 Tyson Scott, Central Coast Mariners FC

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The Greens bow out of State Pennant finals

Vandals cause $20,000 damage at Nothlakes Oval

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entral Coast Council is calling on the community to help identify who caused over $20,000 in damage at Northlakes Oval in San Remo.

Council has been forced to close the oval after one of the floodlights was unbolted and knocked down deliberately. The 20 metre high pole has caused damage to the oval’s surface as well as shattering the lights and leaving shards of glass everywhere. Council estimates the cost of repairs will be around $20,000 and

a dark corner near the amenities block until staff can re-erect the lights. This random act of vandalism means local clubs’ preparations leading into the finals has now been disrupted. Council is encouraging anyone with information to report it to the Police.

includes building a new base for the light pole to sit in. The damaged pole was the main one that provided power to the other three for local clubs to utilise the field for training of an evening. Council is working to have power restored to the other three lights so training can resume as normal. There will just be

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Mariners knocked out of FFA Cup he Central Coast Mariners are reeling after becoming the second Hyundai A-League side to be knocked out by a Member Federation Club during the Westfield FFA Cup.

The Greens The Entrance made it all the way to the State for Grade 5 Pennants

he Greens The Entrance made it to the NSW State Pennant Playoffs at Harbord in July.

Played from July 29 to August 1, The Greens Grade 5 pennant team dominated their opposition through to the State Playoffs starting off strong with a win over Towradgi, 66 points to 47. On the same day The Greens faced off against East Maitland going down 57 points to 58, after a slow start gave Maitland the crucial points lead that sealed their win.

On the second day of the competition, The Greens went up against St Johns Park. It was another hard pressed bout for The Greens, but it was ultimately not meant to be, with St Johns taking the match 61 points to 47. This defeat put The Greens out of contention, with Towradgi going on to be crowned the Grade 5 State Pennant winners. The Entrance club would like to congratulate

all the players and reserves that participated in the pennant season and the supporters that travelled to watch the competition. It was a good year for The Greens, The Entrance Bowling Club in the pennants and they are looking forward to the 2017 pennant season. Media release, Aug 2, 2016 Peter Taylor, The Greens The Entrance

Crusaders finish in top five

he Central Coast Crusaders basketball team finished in the top five of the Championship League but were knocked out in the Further to the result, Green Gully are Adelaide United were second elimination final by the Bankstown Bruins at Bankstown Gully also Basketball Stadium on August 6. the toast of Australian also knocked out later in Green

football after pulling off a stupendous 92nd minute strike, capping off a remarkable 2-1 victory for themselves and effectively scalping the Mariners. Green Gully join Adelaide City as the only other club to claim a Hyundai A-League scalp in the Westfield FFA Cup’s history (until

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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. Edition The 394 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 The Peninsula will transferred have a Coast Council were voice Central Coast under onthethesame employment contract of employment. Council during the next 16 Therethrough will bea committee no onus on months the first elected Central Coast structure, according to Council to stick with the staff council administrator Mr Ian organisational structure set out in The Peninsula (dark purple) is now part of the Gosford West Ward of the new Reynolds. Central Coast Council. The Gosford West Ward boundaries are shown in purple, the Peninsula marked in dark purple the proclamation. Mr Reynolds said all the Anything commenced but not of the former Gosford government has been scant,” he I went to school 2017-18 wasn’t local and state government with committees completed by Gosford Council no longer existed and said. three years away from 2016,” he responsibility for urban planning, Council may or may not be completed by had asked for a report from “I received an email from the said. public infrastructure and financing, hethe new council. Mr Rob Noble by June 8 to mayor,” he said. “Rate equalisation is going to public policy development, CEOThe codes, plans, strategies what the new council’s The proclamation said that it be a very provocative thing when it rezonings and land development determine and policies of the new council committee structure will be. didn’t apply to rates in the 2016- happens,” he said. processes. are to be, as far as practicable, a Wyong Council’s committees 17 rating year but it did not specify The proclamation said the rating The new council will be composite of the corresponding also been dissolved, Mr a three-year rate freeze, as structure is to be reviewed within run under administration until have codes, plans, strategies and Reynolds said. promised by the NSW Government the first term of the new council September 2017, when the first polices of each of the former “There were stacks and stacks prior to Gosford councillors making following the first election of the local government election for the councils. across the north their decision about whether council. new local government area will be of committees The code of conduct for a new and the south of the new LGA,” Mr to vote in favour of, or against, Mr Ian Reynolds has been held. council is to be the model code said. amalgamation. appointed as the administrator of The number of councillors to be Reynolds in the Act (within the meaning to a register of the Mr Doyle said he was part of a the newly-formed Central Coast elected at that time will be 15 and ofAccording section 440 of the Act) until a of the former Gosford joint delegation that met with NSW Council. the first mayor will be elected by committees code of conduct is adopted by the Council, the council had 29 Premier Mr Mike Baird and Local Mr Reynolds is a local councillors. council in accordance with the Act. Government Minister Mr Paul government consultant based in Local Government (Council The code of meeting practice committees. Wyong Council had Proclamation a different Amalgamations) Toole late last year. Castle Hill. to be adopted by the new ve 2016, 12 Mayfi2016 “It wasn’t until I eyeballed the He established Ian Reynolds Central Coast Council is to be structure with 12 committees, parties and 2016 12 Interview, 12 May Minister face-to-face and received and Associates in 2012 after the Wyong Shire Council code groups, two working Doyle, Gosford Council bodies or groups. a couple of assurances that I voted working in the government sector “until it is amended or replaced external Craig Reporter: JackieCouncil Pearson The register of Gosford for amalgamation,” he said. for 30 years. in accordance with the Local committees lists the names of “One of those assurances was Since 1994 he has held a Government Act”. a three-year rates freeze and when range of senior executive roles in The proclamation gives the NSW community representatives, who appear to have been included on the vast majority of the former contains 60 articles - Read more news items for this issue at www.peninsulanews.info council’s committee. The database of Wyong Council committees lists community Office: 120c Erina Street, Gosford representatives on only one Phone: 4325 7369 committee, the Tuggerah Lakes Mail: PO Box 1056, Gosford 2250 estuary. E-mail: editorial@centralcoastnews.net It is uncertain which, if any, of the committees of the former Website: www.centralcoastnews.net Gosford Council will be kept. “We need data first,” Mr Noble said. “Ian will get the list of committees and review it with senior staff but right now we don’t know what it is

Peninsula residents wanting to buy local seafood from local retailers may soon not be able to do so, as changes to commercial ﬁshing in NSW cut in, according to a Patonga ﬁsherman from a family with more than 40 years in the industry.

The Peninsula is now under the new Central Coast Council.

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The Crusaders were coming off a decisive 24 point win over Maitland on July 31 but couldn’t capitalise in their clash with the Bruins Bankstown and the Coast both finished on Media release, Aug 3, 2016 the same win/loss for Nick Kerber, Westfield FFA the season but the Bruins Cup proved too good at home Media release, Aug 8, 2016 resulting in the Crusaders Tyson Scott, Central Coast home empty Mariners coming handed after a 20 game

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From left: Central Coast Council administrator Mr Ian Reynolds and chief executive ofﬁcer Mr Rob Noble discuss their plans for the new local government area with media

going to look like,” he said. Mr Noble’s recommendation to the ﬁrst Central Coast Council’s meeting stated: “There is a need to urgently review those committees and other groups, and to identify opportunities for improved engagement with the community of the Central Coast. “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 of those committees

and other bodies, and ensure that future committees of the Council are directed to addressing the needs of the whole community of the Central Coast.” “We are now the Central Coast, we are all part of a big new thing,” Mr Reynolds said. “Part of my role is to make sure the council reaches out to the whole Central Coast,” he said. In addition to getting committees up and running, Mr Reynolds said he had already changed the NSW Government’s decision to have all

Central Coast Council meetings held in the former Wyong Council chambers. “The government proclamation meant all meetings would be held in Wyong and I think that is inappropriate so I changed the rules so we can meet in Gosford and Wyong,” Mr Reynolds said. “I don’t expect people to come from Patonga to Wyong, for instance, unless they want to come to speak and I would encourage that,” he said. All Central Coast Council

The Woy Woy rail underpass will be open to trafﬁc by the end of August, according to the latest update from Transport for NSW.

to complete. The department still has not conﬁrmed the cost of the repairs to the underpass: “We will conﬁrm the costs within the next few weeks, following further planning,” the department

said in a statement issued on May 13. “This cost will be for the new bridge protection, which will include clearance frames on both road approaches to the bridge, designed to act as early warnings

to high vehicles as well as crash beams on either side of the bridge, designed to protect the bridge from potential vehicle collision,” the statement said. “The underpass will be open to trafﬁc by the end of August.

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$540 540 million in services and $183 million in infrastructure – a total expenditure xpenditure of $724 million across the he Central Coast. Total income, however, is expected xpected to be only $598 million, with $556 million in council income from om rates and charges and the like, ke, and $42 million from grants. Budgeted spending has been een focused on roads and drainage, rainage, water and sewerage, waste management, waterways and nd playgrounds and sporting fields, according to the council’s administrator, dministrator, Mr Ian Reynolds. The budget included funds for road oad and drainage upgrades at Horsfi orsfield Bay and Umina and the upgrade pgrade of Umina’s McEvoy Oval. The budget and operational plan lan priorities for the Peninsula were set by the former Gosford Council. Reviews will be undertaken during uring the next 12 months to bring the he plan “into greater alignment o represent the Central Coast to Council”. ouncil”. “This may result in a change to ctions, projects and programs,” actions, he operational plan said. the It is unknown whether those eviews and changes would result reviews n more or less infrastructure in unding for the Peninsula. funding The progressive construction off Murray St, Booker Bay, is the argest capital works item in the largest perational plan for the Peninsula. operational The work, from Eastern Rd to lathead Rd, will cost the council Flathead 939,379 in 2016-17. $939,379

The budget includes a total of $7.79 million in capital projects for the Peninsula, but only $3.61 million – less than half – comes from council revenue. The majority comes from Coast,” he said. government grants. The Federal Minister for Outside the Peninsula, the Communications, Mr Mitch council contributes moreFifield, than said understood $3.35the for Coalition every dollar of grant that reliable coverage was money spentmobile on capital projects. crucial productivity. Thefor council contribution to “The Coalition understands Peninsula projects represents less the mobile thanimportance one per centofofreliable its consolidated coverage commuters income ofso $556 million. can get workAtdone and stay in the touch with the same time, council family or the office,” Mr Fifield said. expects Peninsula ratepayers will Wicks saidinthe commitment beMs paying more rates, with many was a game-changer paying an increase which greaterwould than directly benefi t thousands inflation (see separate report). of people day.budget does not Theevery council “Thisanticipated is a major, innovative show income from the commitment Peninsula,. from the Turnbull Government mean more However,which if the will Peninsula pays ofrates, our charges hard-working commuters and other council can stay at connected for longer on income the average per capita the commute, be ratedaily for the council which area, can it would abefourcontributing to five hour$76 round trip toto million Sydney Newcastle,” Mrs Wicks council or coffers. said.The 2016-17 budget and The $12 plan million operational werecommitment adopted at was expected togeneral leverage an an extraordinary meeting additional $4 million of the council held investment at Wyong from thechambers NSW Government, council on June 29. Ms Wicks Thesaid. plan and budget will deliver There would be an expression of interest process for mobile THIS ISSUE contains ainss network providers to bid for the funding. “A re-elected Turnbull Coalition will work with the NSW Government to provide in-kind assistance to deliver the wifi and improved mobile coverage, facilitating access to land along the rail corridor and helping facilitate planning approvals for new infrastructure,” Ms Wicks said.

A total of $543,707 will be spent on the ongoing Cockle Bay sewerage project. sewe Wharf safety improvement Wh works will be undertaken at Ferry Wharf in Ettalong including the Rd W replacement of deck, pylons and replac fenders for $438,549. fende The council will improve Th sporting field drainage at Rogers sporti Park ground 2 and 3 in Woy Woy which will cost $400,000. Another capital works project An earmarked for the Peninsula will earma the final capping of the Woy be th Woy ttip external cells with clay or geo-textile to meet Environment geo-te Protection Authority requirements Prote at a ccost of $350,000. Works will also be undertaken Wo Mt Ettalong Rd from Sylvania on M Rd towards Berrina Crescent for a total of $420,853, of which $229,853 will come from council $229, coffers. coffer The McEvoy Oval upgrade is Th another large Peninsula capital anoth works project. will include the replacement It w of the amenities building, impro improvements to the car park and sporti sporting field surface. Th The total cost will be $756,000 with $ $220,000 from council funding and $536,000 from the federal gover government. Th The $1 million progressive recon reconstruction of Umina’s Lone Pine Ave will be advanced with $180, $180,000 of council funds spent on the p project between Haynes Ave and O Ocean Beach Rd. An Another $180,000 will be spent

on improvements to Springwood St, Umina, between Albion St and Lagoon St. The progressive reconstruction of the intersection at Woy Woy Rd and Banyo Close Horsﬁeld Bay will continue. The total project cost is $810,000 with $675,000 from Roads to Recovery government funding and council budgeting $135,000. In other measures for the Peninsula, the operational plan undertakes to identify an alternative management and operations plan for the Peninsula Theatre to increase future usage and community engagement. The performance measure is that the Peninsula Theatre will have improved business operations and increased usage by June 2017. A disability inclusion action plan is also to be developed by the end of 2016-17 along with a Positive Aging Plan and an Aboriginal Development and Reconciliation Plan implemented to facilitate the former Gosford Council’s Aboriginal Employment Strategy. The council also expects to achieve 85 per cent direct expense recovery from the Peninsula Leisure Centre while providing low-cost services and programs to the community. It also aims for 75 per cent of leisure centre users to be satisﬁed in the level of service and quality of facilities. The Patonga Caravan and Camping area is to be managed

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and maintained to meet the NSW Crown Lands requirement of a 30 per cent net profit by June 30 each year. The Brisbane Water Floodplain Risk Management Plan Action Plan should be completed by December 1, according to the operational plan. The current first phase of the Central Coast Council is the “merger period” which will end when councillors are elected in September 2017, the operational said. Aplan commercial fisher from During the merger period the Umina has been apprehended Reynolds, and inadministrator, possessionMr of illegallychief lobster executive cer, Mr Rob taken andoffimulloway. Noble, are expectedof toPrimary ensure NSW Department that the council is able to maintain Industries Fisheries acting seamless service to the compliance director,delivery Mr Tony community. Andrews, said the Central Coast alsoby expected teamThey was are joined Statewideto embrace opportunities to improve Operations and Investigations services and infrastructure Group officers in June in while an bringing together and down buildingonon operation to crack the strengths of staff, systems, compliance within the “estuary strategies and off structures. general fishery” Patonga. The 36-year-old community, commercial staff and “The other partners supposed fisherman was found are in possession to be engaged in planning and of 44 live Eastern Rock Lobsters implementing change during the and 12 prohibited size mulloway,” period Mrmerger Andrews said.through information and “Heinvolvement. also admitted to oversetting plan aims to ensure his The meshing nets, which “ethical, is a open and offence accountable separate as governance Estuary and administration. General Fishers are prohibited

Commercial ﬁsher apprehended with illegal catch

unlawful use of a net or trap,” Mr Andrews said. The fisherman was apprehended and the Eastern Rock Lobsters were returned to the water by officers. Under the Fisheries Management Act 1994, the fisherman faces maximum penalties of between six months and 10 years imprisonment and up to $44,000 in fines. “Stealing fish and black marketing, as well as damage to fish habitats are serious problems that can impact on the sustainability of our fish stocks across NSW. “We encourage anyone who sees illegal fishing activity to report it to their nearest Fisheries office, phone our hotline or make an online report,” said Mr Andrews. Commercial fishers in the Operational Plan 2016-17 region were reminded to adhere to from retainingCentral Eastern Rock Coast Council the fishing regulations for Eastern Lobster caught in meshing nets,” Reporter: Jackie Pearson Rock Lobsters and estuary fish he said. Photos: Noel Fisher “This fisherman has breached species. Media release, 19 Jul 2016 rates rise five regulations of Peninsula the Act, including Mel Hamling, NSW Department - Page possessing illegallyexpected taken fish and 4 of Primary Industries

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The Peninsula could see major infrastructure upgrades if Labor was elected to government, to Labor’s according Candidate for Robertson, Ms Anne Charlton. Ms Charlton has announced a $60 million roads package. She said the Peninsula would get the most beneﬁt from the Roads Rescue Package, with more than 40 roads in Woy Woy,

Umina, Ettalong and Booker Bay funded under a Labor Government compared with the Liberal’s commitment of $2.75 million for just three roads: one in Umina and two in Booker Bay. “This announcement is proof of Labor’s commitment to not only improving infrastructure on the Peninsula but also creating jobs to drive the economy for the next generation,” Ms Charlton said. “In three years, all the Liberals have done is cut the ribbon on

roads that Labor funded. ro “Lucy Wicks has not listened to the concerns of locals about the th state of their roads and only came st up with $2.75 million for Peninsula ro roads,” she added. According to Ms Charlton, the co commitment by Labor recognised the neglect of important issues that the people of the Peninsula have endured at the hands of successive Liberal representatives at local, state and federal levels. “Labor will ﬁx what has now

become a patchwork of badly maintained roads,” Ms Charlton said. “This significant investment will keep motorists, cyclists and pedestrians safe. “The flood-prone Peninsula is beset by a backlog of legacy roadworks further exacerbating safety problems and congestion in the area. “These issues must be fixed and only Labor will take action on the Peninsula to grow jobs and the

economy, to improve the efﬁcient movement of small business, to meet tourist expectations, boost the local economy, and keep our pedestrians moving safely around our beautiful suburbs. “Only Labor is listening to the people of Robertson to make investments that put people ﬁrst,” Ms Charlton concluded. Media release, 21 Jun 2016 Rhys Zorro, Australian Labor Party

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The Peninsula is becoming the granny ﬂat capital of the Central Coast, according to Peninsula Chamber of Commerce president Mr Matthew Wales.

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The Peninsula will receive less than ﬁve per cent of the new Central Coast Council budget for capital expenditure, despite representing 15 per cent of the council’s population.

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Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Mr Scot MacDonald, has said the changes would support local fishers and ensure the supply of locally caught, high quality seafood continued into the future. However, fisherman Mr Dane Van Der Neut said the opposite was true and he believed the changes could be the death knell Phone Pho 4325 7369 Fax 4321 0940 for local operators. He said at least four of six operators in Patonga were under threat. Mr Van Der Neut said he had Patonga commercial fisherman Mr Dane Van Der Neut on Broken Bay been fishing for a living for 10 years about the amount of fish we take be established to determine how day. and his father had been working in “Then they’ve redistributed the out of the ocean. many boats should be left fishing,” the industry out of Patonga for over efforts of those active fishers in a “That is the worst type of he said. 40 years. “There are different issues with Communist way over all the shares management we can do. “He spent the past three in a share class so now the active “The public does not understand different governments,” he said. decades fighting for his job through “Labor Governments are fisher’s shares have a lot less that every time you have a shower, consecutive governments,” he meetings will be audio recorded predominantly green, whereas the value,” he said. wash up, wash clothes that have said. and the public will be able to Liberal and National Governments Mr Van Der Neut uses the micro plastics in them, that all goes Mr Van Der Neut said the access those recordings using the are more about corporatising, example of a five-member family in the drain and into fish habitat so latest NSW Government reform Libe and incumbent Federal Lucy Wicks, Liberal Government Information Public removing the smaller operators who operated as a combine. while we are restricting what we package was about corporatising Memb for Robertson Member Access Act (GIPA). Their combined catch in the last can take out of the water we are who support the local communities the industry and targeting export Mr Reynolds is also moving and turning them into larger year was 25 tonne of mud crabs. still impacting on fish productivity. markets. ahead with the creation of a Local businesses, moving them into Under the new rules their quota “Commercial fishing is one of Mr MacDonald said the key Representation Committee that will larger ports and starting to work on has been capped at 1400kg per the only user groups of the marine Promises 2016 changes would see the NSW be made up of former councillors export deals.” fisher or a combined quote of environment that have a fishery Candidates Government investing in fishing from Wyong and Gosford as According to Mr Van Der Neut, seven tonne which means their management strategy underpinned businesses and providing local A nne Char Anne Charlton Lucy Wicks another way of ensuring all the latest NSW Government business is no longer sustainable. by environmental impact studies. fishers with the tools to better communities within the new LGA reforms “were asked for by a If that family is forced to sell its “We’ve got all that. Labor Liberal manage their business and ensure have a voice. “We also have the tick of minority group in the industry who shares and exit the industry, there’s what is caught continues to be $60 $2.75 million $60 million* millio “I have already spoken with wanted to link their shares to the nothing stopping someone with a sustainability. done so sustainably. all the councillors bar one,” Mr amount they could catch. latent endorsement from buying up “The only thing we don’t have $ 2.5 5 millio $2.5 million “The changes will provide more Reynolds said. “Some of that minority group their shares and then profiting from the tick for is export which is a certainty and support for fishers $ 2 millio $2 million “The best way to keep them had good intentions, they wanted the demise of the active fishers. good thing from my point of view to invest in their businesses, involved is to give them a seat at to buy more shares and run more “At this point of time, we import because it keeps seafood in the $500,000 $ 50 00,00 and cement the future of the the table,” he said. 87 per cent of the fish products local community.” traps or more nets. commercial fishing industry for $1.2 million** Mr Noble said the NSW According to Mr Van Der Neut “Ultimately what happened we eat but I will be shocked if in years to come,” he said. Government had provided the is the process got hijacked by a 10 years’ time you will be able to around six commercial fishers are $60 million# Mr Van Der Neut, who fishes administrator with a template terms smaller minority group who had purchase locally caught seafood. still operating out of Patonga and Hawkesbury River squid and of reference for the establishment been buying up shares for years.” “This sort of reform has already most are sole traders. Broken Bay school prawns, said of the Local Representation “My dad got shares a long time He said the industry was now happened in the lobster industry $12 million^ estuary prawn trawl fishers have Committee and that Mr Reynolds split between active fishers and in NSW where you already have ago because he was in business been given until July 2017 to raise was expected to make a decision “latent endorsements” who may catch shares linked to a quota. pre-dating any reform. their minimum shareholding to 200 at the next council meeting about hold a certain class of shares “I have already read reports “With most businesses you can *Funding nding ng to o be shared be between b betwee Robertso Robertson Robe ertso n an and nd Dobe Dob Dobell b ell ll but b predominantly Roberts Robertson Media release, 31 May 2016 or they will not be able to access the terms for the committee. (such as for crab pots) but are not from places like Columbia and make an educated gamble on the Hannah Eves, offiding ceng offor Umin their fisheries. Umina statewide ** Unspecified share of funding fund Um U ina from in m statew state atewide ewide ew e allocation All former councillors have been actively fishing. smaller fishers are forced out of the business, on what you are buying, Scot MacDonald “There is no guarantee that Peninsula # Unspecified share are of funding fund2016forr Pen insula in nsula a fro from statew sstatewide ew wide allocation w given written notice that they will He said the NSW Government industry through increased prices there are no guarantees out of this. Interview, 7 Jun those shares will be available. be invited to express interest in has used the catch history of active and after that it gets consolidated. “It is just a gamble that we will Derbetween Neut, Woy ^ Dane To be eVan sshared all a Woy Central Centra Coa Ce Coast C st train rain ain sta stations at ns from Woy Woy to Wyong a and all mobile blackspots along “We have been given no Reporter: Jackie Pearson being part of the committee. “When governments start to talk be buying more or less guaranteed fishermen to come up with its caps rrail ail corridor rid guarantee of any access at all However, Mr Reynolds would on kilos allowed to be caught per about sustainability we are talking access until 2019 and in 2019 because, in 2019, a committee will not comment on the number of positions available. 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E-mail: editorial@centralcoastnews.net candidate profiles, general both major ma maj ajor or parties o p since the ca Parties ies have been making mak a “The purpose of the committee information about the Robertson cti wa was ccalled. a alled. in Website: www.centralcoastnews.netpromises tto spend is to get feedback,” he said. d money money election allows electorate, the location of polling The table all lows readers a list to el Interviews, 26 May 2016 on key projects for fo f the booths as well as information from kkeep track of w which promises have bo Ian Reynolds, Central Coast Council Peninsula during duri the elec election Rob Noble, Central Coast Council the parties begins on page 8. been kept byy the winning party th b campaign. p g Central Coast Council agenda after th the he electio ctio io on. election. The election The e promise table item 3.5, 25 May 2016

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we may have to do it all over again and the difference will be the Government in 2019 won’t need new regulations to make the changes, they will already be in place.” “My belief is it is all about export and I feel what is happening is other countries overseas want our product to be on their tables and I don’t blame them because we have the best seafood. “But the consumer is going to lose if they don’t wake up and do something about it. “Commercial fishermen per electorate are in minute numbers so we don’t stand a chance politically so we need to tell the consumers to tell their MPs to look after our seafood. Edition dition ition 396 3 6 “In 2017 we won’t know how many commercial fishers will be endorsed because we don’t know how many shares are available. “There are only two fishers in Patonga as we speak with enough shares. “So if the shares are available we might see those existing fishers continue, that is of course if they can access the funds to buy those shares because what this will do is increase the share price beyond our range.” According to Mr MacDonald, Anne e Charlton, Charlton C candidate andidate for f r Robe Ro Robertson obe ertson rtson the new program will giveLabor fishers the option to grow their business or choose to exit the industry “through a range of supportive measures Pen Peninsula ninsula Election ninsula E ec Ele ecttion including: low-rate loans; grants Promise m seor for independent for retraining business advice; subsidies for buyers and sellers of shares; or fixed payments of $20,000 for fishing business Road upgrades oad upg upgbuyouts.” rrades rade ade The NSW Government has also gits e 2cap offon Ettalon Etta tta tmanagement g For Foreshore eshore e Project Pro ojectt Stage Stag Sta Ettalong extended fees. Satellite e Primary Care a faci ffacility facility Assistance is also available for Scoping Scopi Scopin oping g study tudy Woy y Woy Wo W to M1 M llin linkk fishing cooperatives. The NSW will and na youth y Government h programs prog programs ams and PCYC PC Umina also invest $400,000 as part of ackspot ot Fundin Killc Ki care Blackspot a campaign to Funding promoteg Killcare NSW caught seafood as sustainable Wii Fi at train stations and statio i an nd d continuous continuou con uss mobile mo m bile mob and fresh and work with industry e for com Sydn Sydney ey coverage commute to implement an originlabellinge to Sydney scheme forncooked seafood across ootnotes Footnotes: the state.

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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

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did have its down side, according to Mr Wales. It was possible to construct a granny plan without lodging a development application with council under State Environmental Planning Policy (Affordable Rental At the same time, during the Housing) 2009. past two years, it has experienced By providing a granny flat that a medium density development would be deemed to be affordable slowdown, he said. 25 July 2016 housing, all that was required Mr Wales said onerous medium- was a complying development density development control plans certificate, which meant no council were the reason for the trend. involvement. He said the evidence was that The need for a development council had reported no increase application could be triggered if in Section 94 contributions during the person building the granny flat that period. needed to remove a tree or put in “Most unit developments on the drainage, Mr Wales said. Peninsula are from older approvals The granny flat tenants put before the Development Control pressure on local roads, town Plans were changed for medium centres, infrastructure and density requirements,” Mr Wales amenities but the development “did said. not put a single cent into council He said he believed investors coffers”, he said. were finding it more lucrative to A granny flat was not rated build granny flats than to build separately, the council did not units for sale. earn any Section 94 contributions According to Mr Wales, granny from its development and the New safety warnings are difficult to miss when using the rail underpass flats on the Peninsula were developer did not have to provide generating investment returns of any parking, he said. between five and six per cent. As a snapshot, applications for In most locations a home on the 20 granny flats on the Peninsula Peninsula with a granny flat would were determined during July 2016. achieve a sale price of around That’s around 240 additional $800,000, Mr Wales said. dwellings on the Peninsula per High demand for rental year that did not pay rates. properties made it possible to If council was to introduce a purchase a granny fl at, have it The Bullion St car park Section 94 contribution of $5000 constructed and tenanted within per granny flat, they would earn 10 weeks. $1.2 million per year to reinvest in The investment outlay for an Peninsula infrastructure. Anyone towing a caravan, The Woy Woy Road rail metre height restriction bars on attractive granny flat would be carrying oversized objects on roof Interview, 3 Aug 2016 underpass re-opened on both sides of the underpass. between $120,000 and $140,000 Matthew Wales, Peninsula Central Coast Council was racks or driving a truck must use August 1, following the and weekly rentals can vary from Chamber of Commerce putting the finishing touches on an alternate route. Reporter: Jackie Pearson completion of emergency Sydney Trains repair works over $300 to $450 per week. Sydney Trains closed the repair works by Sydney Weekly rental income on a last weekend (August 6-7) by underpass in April after a large Peninsula News has asked council Trains over the last three Peninsula investment property with installing median strips on the truck attempted to use it and for verification of the level of region’s population by 80,000 ain granny the option doing the whole months. flat inof the back gardenof the became wedged underneath one approaches to the underpass. Section 94 contributions and two decades,” he said. underground and then Sydney Trains finished couldcar be parking as high as $800 – a much The council has asked motorists of the previous height restriction medium density development According to Mr Martin, 40 per three handsome towers betterbuilding return than currently on offer applications and will report its constructing protection columns to be aware that the underpass’ bars. cent of those new residents will thedeposits site,” heorsaid. from on term shares. Media release, 1 Aug 2016 response in the next edition. around the rail bridge’s support height limit has been reduced to want to live on the Peninsula, in The “Or they may decideflats to put structures and installing new, 2.5 2.5 metres. popularity of granny Ron Noble, Central Coast Council the area between Umina and Woy parking in one area and then build Woy. two mixed use towers towards the That is one of the reasons why West St THIS end of the land.” contains 69 articles - Read more news items for this issue at www.peninsulanews.info ISSUE the Gosford Local Environment The closing date for expressions Plan of 2014 reviewed all zoning, of interest is September 16, to including in town centres and give prospective purchasers the Office: 120c Erina Street, Gosford CBDs, to allow mixed use. opportunity to view the land, work Phone: 4325 7369 In the town centres of Umina, out affordability and work with Mail: PO Box 1056, Gosford 2250 Ettalong and Woy Woy, this could planning consultants and council E-mail: editorial@centralcoastnews.net result in in-fill developments representatives to put a proposal that included a ground floor of forward. Website: www.centralcoastnews.net Mr Martin said he was very commercial and retail premises with up to five storeys of residential optimistic about the current attitude of the new Central Coast Council. accommodation above, he said. “They are displaying a very According to Mr Martin, the Bullion St car park is one of the futuristic attitude that is a 100 only consolidated pieces of land degree turn around on what we in the Umina CBD that could had five or 10 years ago. “They are starting to speak the accommodate a larger mixed-use right language. development. “The way the council is “When you look around the Umina CBD, just about all of the approaching the future is that allotments are the regular 560 we have got to move forward square metre blocks so you can’t to mobilise all centres on the get the height to build anything Peninsula. “We can’t be dogmatic and lofty around that area,” he said. Even though the Bullion St land the council is wanting to see nice includes 10 individual titles, Mr developments for the area,” he Martin said the council’s intention said. Website, 14 Jul 2016 was to sell it as one parcel to Realcommercial.com.au accommodate a development Interview, 19 Jul 2016 with the potential to “revitalise the Jim martin, Wilsons Real Umina CBD”. Estate Woy Woy “Essentially the developer has Reporter: Jackie Pearson

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For sale: Bullion Stt car park The Bullion St car park in Umina is for sale. Expressions of interest have been called for the 0.53 hectares of land between Bullion St and Alfred St. Described by Wilsons Estate Agency at Woy Woy as: “A landmark opportunity in the Umina CBD”, the land is zoned B2 for “mixed use” which means it can be developed for a mix of commercial and residential purposes under the 2014 Gosford Local Environment Plan. Wilsons selling agent Mr Jim Martin said the council had the community’s interests at heart by putting a “positive covenant” on the land to ensure that any new development included 160 public car spaces. Mr Martin said the impetus behind council’s decision to sell the land for development was coming from the NSW Government’s vision for the Central Coast over the next 20 years. “The NSW Department of Planning released a document about the rapid increase in population that is going to occur between Sydney and Newcastle over the next 20 years,” Mr Martin said. “It will be one of the most popular residential corridors in Australia where people will want to live and that will increase the

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