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Airport (Restrictions) Act decision a blow to Council’s expansion plans T

he NSW Minister for Planning, Mr Anthony Roberts, has decided to keep the Warnervale Airport (Restrictions) Act in place.

Central Coast Council expressed its disappointment following the announcement, stating that the decision would impact on the Council’s masterplan for the Central Coast Airport. Independent candidate for the Wyong Ward, and long-term campaigner to keep the Act in place, Mr Laurie Eyes, said the Minister’s decision was a stunning victory for the community and a rebuke for Council. Mr Roberts announced his decision to keep the Warnervale Airport (Restrictions) Act on Friday, August 11. Mr Roberts said the current regulations restricting further development and expansion of the airport would remain. After an extensive review by the Department of Planning and Environment, which included significant community and stakeholder consultation, Mr Roberts accepted recommendations to keep the Act as it currently stands. This means that any expansion sought by Central Coast Council, owner of the airport,

Ms Louise Greenaway, independent candidate for the Wyong Ward, near ongoing Council work at the Central Coast Airport will require ministerial consent. “We have made sure that everybody had a chance to have their say, council, community and other stakeholders, in regards to Central Coast Council’s request to repeal the Act,” Mr Roberts said. “The Department ensured that all matters

raised were adequately addressed before finalising the review. “Expanding the operations to create an aviation hub or regional airport is a big deal to local communities and not a decision that could ever be taken lightly. “Based on the recommendations by the Department, I have

decided to leave the Act in place, meaning that any significant expansion of the airport and its operations by the Council will still need ministerial consent. “I believe this remains the most appropriate way to currently regulate activities at the airport.” Mr Roberts said the government would

consider whether additional controls on future development at Warnervale Airport might be needed to ensure any further proposals were subject to community consultation, rigorous environmental assessment and determined by an appropriately impartial body.

Central Coast Council Administrator, Mr Ian Reynolds, said Warnervale Airport, now Central Coast Airport, was the only airport managed by a Council in Australia that was subject to such restrictions, particularly relating to aircraft movements. Mr Reynolds said Council had been up front about its desire to develop the airport for general aviation and leaving the Act in place could impact on this possibility. “The airport is a major asset for Council and the community, with the potential to create hundreds of jobs and opportunities for our growing community,” Mr Reynolds said. “We know this because we recently tested the market, with our Expression of Interest process to turn the airport into a general aviation hub, and the response was positive. “We are currently developing a masterplan out of this EOI process which was always going to be subject to rigorous community consultation and state government scrutiny. “This announcement has significant potential to affect this process and our ability to promote employment on the Central Coast.”

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Independent report calls for more safeguards for Mangrove Mountain landfill

Historic moment for Gosford CBD T

he Community Environment Network (CEN) and Mountain Districts Association (MDA) have called for Central Coast Council to require a new Development Application (DA) and a new Environmental Impact Study (EIS) before consenting to any plans to reopen the landﬁll at Mangrove Mountain.

An aerial view of the Bonython Tower site shows work well under way on the Singleton development

r John Singleton years, and have introduced reality after 18 months of apartments and two ultimate penthouses. declared it everyone from politicians to planning and design. an “historic developers, but in the end, “We are now able to see it It also boasts two levels moment” when he I decided to put my money grow and become a beautiful of premier corporate suites where my mouth is and do it dominating feature of the and a world class restaurant ofﬁcially broke ground myself. Gosford CBD skyline. and bar which will set a new on his Gosford CBD “Many development benchmark for dining on the development, Bonython consents have been issued by “What’s even better is that it Central Coast. is a local Central Coast project. Tower, on Thursday, June the Council, but how good is it There is immediate access to “CKDS Architecture, Northrop 29. to see one actually commence Engineers and our builder, public transport, and Bonython

He said it was the first-ever high rise to be built in the Gosford CBD and the only development of its kind on the Central Coast. It is Mr Singleton’s flagship development. “This is a great day,” he said. “I have been talking about the benefits of this region for

right in the middle of the CBD? “A world class building that would be proud to sit in Sydney or Melbourne. “I told you that I would do it, and here is the physical proof. “How exciting, here comes Bonython Tower. “Bonython Tower is no longer a dream, but it is becoming a

Stevens Constructions, are all local and all are employing local people to work on the project, and make the Central Coast a better place” Mr Singleton said. Located centrally on Mann Street, Bonython Tower is a mixed-use development, comprising of 54 luxury

Tower is within easy walking distance to the new ATO Ofﬁces, Gosford Hospital and the brand new and exciting Central Coast Medical School and Health and Medical Research Institute. Source: Media release, Jun 29 Paul Anderson, Bonython Property and Investments

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The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) released an independent report on the Mangrove Mountain landfill, with recommendations, including measures for the safe operation of the site. The EPA, in consultation with the Mountain Districts Association (MDA), appointed SLR Consulting Australia Pty Ltd in September, 2016, to independently assess operations at the landfill site, which had not received any waste since May 2014. The consultant’s report made the following observations about the historic and future operation of the landfill. “In relation to the past operation of the Mangrove Mountain facility, this Independent Environmental

Report (IER) has considered a broad range of information and concludes that, significant improvement is required in order to comply with necessary operational and regulatory procedures and policies. “Robust engineering design should be complemented by best practice construction and responsible filling of cells. “With higher design and operational standards, should come higher regulatory scrutiny by the NSW EPA and Council, to ensure operators comply with their Environmental Protection Licence … DA etc. “The NSW EPA will need to review the operational documents provided … together with the design proposals, to assess the adequacy of the proposed landfill expansion whilst assessing the suitability of the site with regard to its position, size, location and potential environmental impacts. “In light of the sensitive nature of the site being in or within 40 metres of a permanent or intermittent water body, or in an area overlying an aquifer that contains drinking water quality groundwater that is vulnerable to pollution, the development needs additional Continued P6

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People power has a win over Wyong Hospital privatisation public-private partnership to redevelop and manage Wyong Hospital will not go ahead.

On Thursday, July 6, NSW Minister for Health, Mr Brad Hazzard, said the $200 million Wyong Hospital redevelopment would have a “Government-led approach”. “After careful assessment of expressions of interest from operators, the NSW Government has decided on a Governmentled approach for this significant upgrade,” Mr Hazzard said. Mr Hazzard said upgraded facilities to cater for the growing Central Coast region would include: a new emergency department; maternity care; paediatric services; new inpatient surgical beds; rehabilitation; ambulatory services; mental health services; and additional car parking. He said the significant upgrade would go a long way in boosting clinical care for patients and relieving pressure on the emergency department.

Federal Member for Dobell, Ms Emma McBride, Member for Gosford, Ms Liesl Tesch and Member for Wyong, Mr David Harris with campaigners and Wyong Hospital staff following the NSW Government announcement “The announcement we are moving full steam with the Government’s Central Coast, Mr David follows extensive ahead to deliver for the commitment. Harris, declared the NSW consultation with staff at community,” he said. decision “I know first-hand from Government Wyong Hospital, as well “I’m also delighted to the conversations I’ve a victory for the Wyong as the local community, report that on-site activity had with people in Wyong community. to determine the best way will start this year, with that they are excited “After nine long and to deliver the upgrade,” the first stage to include to see a redeveloped uncertain months of a Mr Hazzard said. extra car parking. hospital become a reality, hard fought community “Work to prepare for “This will ensure so we will get on with the campaign, the Liberal the redevelopment has construction Government has finally will job.” continued while options commence as planned Member for Wyong and conceded to the will for models of delivery in 2018, and in line Shadow Minister for the of the people and were considered, and

abandoned their unfair and unjustified plan to privatise our Wyong Hospital,” Mr Harris said. “Wyong Hospital is held in high regard in our community and there is a deep sense of local ownership, given the historical fundraising to secure the original hospital by the community,” he said. “In my entire life, I have never seen an issue which has galvanised our community so strongly. “This is a win by our community, for our community. “It was a fight we all knew we needed to have and it has been fantastic to work with the passionate community members, the Health Services Union, the Nurses and Midwives Federation, and Unions NSW to reach this result. “This win will mean certainty for staff and our community. “It has shown that when we work together and get behind an issue, we can beat the power of a Government that thought they could get away with holding us in such contempt,” Mr Harris said.

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Sporties’ $37.2 million redevelopment proposed

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he Labor Party of NSW may not announce or endorse its local government election candidates until two days before candidate registrations close.

The Wilson Road Carpark is set to fully reopen in the coming weeks

bistro, auditorium, entertaining areas, deck and ‘all-weather’ bowling green. “The club will be accessed from North Burge Rd and will have facilities to accommodate 300 people. “The proposal is setback from the waterfront and will not cause substantive view loss or privacy issues for nearby residential developments. “The proposal includes five retail tenancies and associated bathrooms. “Retail tenancies were approved by Gosford Council on December 17, 2014 (DA 4596/2014). “The proposed development achieves appropriate separation between the club, retail tenancies and residential units, with welldefined primary access points for each area. “Residential units will have pedestrian access from street level off both Brick Wharf Rd and North Burge Rd and lift access from the basement car park to residential floors.

“Retail tenancies will be accessed via the boardwalk fronting Lions Park. “The basement car park will be accessed from North Burge Road with internal lift and stair access to residential floors. “One hundred and thirty eight basement car parking spaces are proposed, including 14 accessible spaces and 18 visitor spaces. “The redevelopment of the Woy Woy Sporties Club will retain existing trading hours, operating from Monday to Sunday from 5am to 12am. “The redevelopment will enable Woy Woy Sporties to continue to operate from the site and ensure the clubs long term financial viability. “Recreational pursuits will be retained by providing a new meeting area for the local fishing club and an all-weather bowling green. “The development will not detract from the natural environment for recreational purposes and the development is

he parking crisis the successful completion “This is an exciting time for gripping Terrigal of this major infrastructure Terrigal as it continues to grow in popularity, with signiﬁcant could ﬁnally upgrade. be broken with the “Despite the impacts of investment in and around the area,” said Mr Dowling. reopening of the Wilson some inclement weather “We’re continuing to work during the construction period, Road Carpark announced we have worked closely with on catering for the needs of by Central Coast Council. our contractor to ensure the the region to complement

An artist's impression of the proposed redevelopment

area. “The proposal will stimulate the local economy, complement nearby commercial developments; provide additional housing for seniors and provide additional employment opportunities during and after construction. “WT Martin and Associates have prepared a profit and loss statement from June 30, 2005, to June 30, 2016, showing that the club has traded at a loss every year since 2005 with cumulative losses of approximately $800,000. “It is not financially viable for the club to continue trading at a loss. “The proposed redevelopment will therefore enable retention of the club within a new building and ensure its long term financial viability through the co-location of compatible seniors housing and cafe tenancies. “The proposed Woy Woy Sporties will be orientated to the north east with views towards Brisbane Water and the Lions Park. “The proposal will include a

consistent with the desired future character of the area and includes an integrated architectural design to reduce visual impact, protect scenic values and promote view sharing. “The proposed development responds to population growth and the need for additional, high quality accommodation for seniors. “The proposal will provide additional housing choice in the form of two-bedroom, threebedroom, sub-penthouse and penthouse units; and the development includes an integrated architectural design and landscaping to protect scenic value, promote view sharing and casual surveillance. “The proposal represents rational, orderly, economic and sustainable use of the land and should therefore be supported,” the developer’s statement concluded. SOURCE: Gosford DA Tracker website, 18 Jul 2017 DA52491/2017, Central Coast Council

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The carpark will be reopened in stages commencing from Thursday, July 27, with levels 1 and 2 reopened to the public and with levels 3 and 4 scheduled to reopen on Tuesday, August 15 (weather permitting). Council has heralded the $2.3m carpark upgrade as a major boon for the tourism hotspot notorious for its painful congestion and parking track record. The project also includes the installation of a lift within the carpark, CCTV, and the provision of additional disabled spaces on each ﬂoor, enhancing the facility’s overall accessibility. Council Administrator, Mr Ian Reynolds, said that an efﬁcient program of works had assisted

efﬁcient completion of this project,” said Mr Reynolds. “We’re continuing to invest in Terrigal as one of the state’s premier tourist destinations, and infrastructure improvements such as this redevelopment will go a long way to supporting the ongoing growth of the area. “The addition of these 110 car spaces has been carried out in conjunction with upgrade works on the Scenic Hwy, improving the overall connectivity and access to the town centre,” said Mr Reynolds. Group Leader of Assets, Infrastructure and Business, Mr Mike Dowling, said that the upgrade of the Wilson Rd Carpark was part of wider investment into the Terrigal region.

this growth, and have plans to invest almost $2.2m through improvements to the area’s pedestrian and trafﬁc ﬂow, thanks to the NSW Government’s Stronger Communities Fund. “Council will also be revitalising the Terrigal Lagoon Foreshore, with $825,000 invested into the redevelopment of the play space in Rotary Park, as well as the proposed construction of a skate park. “I would like to again extend my sincere thanks to the Terrigal community for their patience and understanding during the upgrade of the Wilson Rd Carpark,” Mr Dowling concluded. Source: Media release, Jul 24 Central Coast Council Media

The General Secretary of NSW Labor, Ms Kaila Murnain, announced, via Twitter, shortly after 9:00am on Monday, July 24, that former Gosford Councillor, NSW Legislative Council Member and Federal Member for Robertson, Ms Belinda Neal, had been expelled from the party. “The party ofﬁcers today adopted the decision of the Internal Appeals Tribunal and resolved that Belinda Neal be expelled from NSW Labor,’ Ms Murnain’s tweet said. “The Internal Appeals Tribunal found that Ms Neal engaged in unworthy conduct and failed to support the Rules of the Labor party to the best of her ability,” NSW Labor said in a written statement. “The NSW Labor Internal Appeals Tribunal (IAT) instructed the Party Ofﬁce to delay announcing the result of the public selection ballot for Central Coast Council. “The IAT received a number of challenges to the eligibility of voters for the pre-selection. “The result of the ballot will be provided to party members as soon as the Review Tribunal has met to consider the challenges. “NSW Labor is dedicated to ensuring that Labor candidates for Central Coast Council are out campaigning as soon as possible,” the statement said. Via text message, Ms Neal, who had stood for preselection at the Woy Woy CWA Hall on Sunday, July 23, made a statement at 11.45am on July

24. “I have been in hospital since 6:00am,” she said. “I have not seen anything but the media has rung. “The ALP Tribunal proceeded with a hearing in my absence when I had a medical certiﬁcate, so with only one side of the story being told, what would you expect? “The decision is subject to appeal to the review tribunal and I hope that they will deal with the claims fairly,” she said. Labor Party preselection for the Gosford West and Gosford East Wards took place at Woy Woy, whereas the party ballot for the other three wards was held at Ourimbah. It is understood the preselection votes were counted in the Wyong, The Entrance and Budgewoi Wards. Lead candidates were Lisa Matthews in The Entrance, Doug Vincent in Budgewoi and newcomer Kyle MacGregor in the Wyong Ward. Participants in the Gosford West and Gosford East ward preselection ballots were told ballot boxes would be sealed and taken to Sydney for counting. One former senior Labor ofﬁcial who took part in the ballot said he believed the sealing and removal of ballot boxes was unprecedented in the party’s history.

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Belinda Neal expulsion delays Labor council candidate preselection

Terrigal Carpark being reopened

A $37.2 million development application has been received by Central Coast Council for the redevelopment of Woy Woy Sporties bowling club at the corner of North Burge and Brick Wharf Rds, Woy Woy. The redeveloped site would consist of seniors housing, independent living units, a new club, retail tenancies and a basement car park. The proposal is seen as a way for the club to meet losses of $800,000 accumulated over the past 12 years. The applicant was listed as Woy Woy Holdings Pty Ltd, care of Barker Ryan Stewart Pty Ltd. The number of units proposed, according to the application, was 87 over five storeys plus the basement parking. The gross floor area of the new building work would be 20,557 square metres. The NSW Office of the Environment and Heritage Aboriginal Heritage Information Management System recorded 15 aboriginal sites near or in the location of the proposed development. An environmental noise assessment, submitted in support of the application, which concluded that, subject to recommendations being implemented, the redevelopment would meet the Liquor and Gaming NSW and the EPA’s acceptable noise limits at all nearby residential and passive recreational locations. According to supporting information provided by the developer: “The proposal is an opportunity to invest in and upgrade the existing site and will complement recent growth and development in Woy Woy. “The development responds to population growth and the need for additional, high quality accommodation for seniors in proximity to the town centre of Woy Woy,” the statement, made in support of the application, said. “The proposal is compatible with recent infill development and the desired future character of the

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He said he believed the treatment of party members in the two wards had been “disgusting” and that he believed there was no legitimate reason votes could not have been counted at Woy Woy as “all disputes had been settled the night before”. The former party ofﬁcial said he believed the expulsion of Belinda Neal and delay of vote counting was the continuation of an ongoing power struggle between the “Deborah O’Neill camp and the Belinda Neal and John Della Bosca camp that has been going on for years”. Ms Neal had told Coast Community News on Thursday, July 22, that she was standing for preselection in West Gosford Ward. She was in hospital on Saturday with an illness, attended the preselection ballot at Woy Woy on Sunday, and then returned to hospital on the Monday morning. Her husband, former NSW parliamentarian, Mr John Della Bosca, attended the preselection ballot using a walking frame, as it is understood he had a hip surgery in the days prior to the vote. Coast Community News has requested interviews with Ms Murnain but she has been “unavailable”. Senator Deborah O’Neill, who is junior vice president of NSW Labor, would not comment on internal party matters. Source: Media statement, Jul 24 David Dobson, NSW Labor Media statement, Jul 24 Belinda Neal, Woy Woy Bay Jackie Pearson, journalist

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ormer Wyong Mayor, Mr Doug Eaton, appears to have failed in his bid to stand as a Liberal Party candidate in the Wyong Ward for the first election of Central Coast Council.

There was still a slim possibility that he could be preselected for the Ward of Budgewoi, but the decision was in the hands of the party’s State Executive, as Wyong Regional Chronicle went to print. The NSW Liberal Party head office would not confirm the outcomes of the preselection held on Saturday, July 29, to choose candidates to stand in all five Wards for the new Council. Wyong Regional Chronicle was advised that the outcome of the preselection was “unofficial” until candidates were endorsed by Liberal Party head office. Several “gaps” remained on tickets in some Wards, and the Liberal Party head office was charged with filling those gaps. It was expected to announce candidate

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N The ﬁre-damaged NSW Fisheries boatshed next to Fisherman’s Wharf at Woy Woy Photos: Tim Conway

A prompt call by a resident to NSW Fire and Rescue meant the ﬁre was contained and did not spread to Fisherman’s Wharf

Waterfront cordoned off after fire Part of the Woy Woy waterfront was cordoned off as a crime scene following a suspicious ﬁre at a boat shed on the morning of Wednesday, August 2. Minor trafﬁc diversions were put in place around The Esplanade

endorsements once all gaps were filled. Mr Eaton put himself forward as a nominee in the Wyong Ward only. It is understood that he withdrew nominations for the Wards of Budgewoi and Gosford East, prior to the preselection. According to Liberal sources who did not wish to be quoted, former Gosford Councillor, Mr Chris Burke, was preselected as number one candidate for the Wyong Ward, the only position considered winnable by the Liberals in that Ward. Ms Jilly Pillon was preselected as the number one Liberal candidate in The Entrance Ward.

Mr Troy Marquart was preselected for the Gosford West Ward. Ms Rebecca Gale Collins and Ms Kerryanne Delaney were preselected in the Gosford East Ward, where the Liberal Party believes it can get two councillors over the line in the September 9 election. Following Mr Eaton’s withdrawal from the ballot for Budgewoi, Mr Burke and Mr Marquart were the only nominees to stand in that ward. Continued P8

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and Brick Wharf Rd with an exclusion zone of 100 metres. Fire and Rescue Central Coast’s Inspector Bob Barton said the ﬁre started at around 4.25am and was attended by three ﬁre trucks, police and ambulance. The timber-clad six metre by

three metre shed with a steel roof was owned by NSW ﬁsheries but, according to Mr Barton, it was mostly empty apart from some tools. Fire crews and emergency services worked throughout the morning to contain the blaze and

prevent it from spreading to nearby structures. What started the ﬁre remains unknown and investigations are ongoing. The ﬁre did not spread to the adjoining Fisherman’s Wharf restaurant, Mr Barton said.

SOURCES: Website, 2 Aug 2017 Daniel Sullivan, Brisbane Water LAC Facebook page Interview, 3 Aug 2017 Bob Barton, NSW Fire and Rescue Central Coast Reporter: Dilon Luke

Belinda Neal fights Labor expulsion An aerial view of the land to be rezoned

new residential environmentally-sensitive that will cater to a diverse subdivision with Porters Creek Wetlands. mix of groups, including The land is currently a range of ages, income up to 186 additional dwellings could be zoned E3 Environmental levels and cultures,” said built in Warnervale, if Management, R2 Low a staff report presented to the ordinary meeting of a planning proposal Density Residential and Central Coast Council on RE1 Public Recreation. goes ahead. Wednesday, July 26. The proposal to rezone land at 15 to 35 Warnervale Rd and part of 95 to 105 and 107 to 171 Virginia Rd, Warnervale, has been forwarded to the NSW Minister for Planning for a gateway determination. The land is located next to the Warnervale Flood Plain, which includes the

If permitted, it will be rezoned to R1 General Residential, R2 Low Density Residential and RE1 Public Recreation. “The intended outcome is to enable the subdivision and development of the land to accommodate a variety of housing types, from single dwellings to medium-density housing,

“The proponent and AV Jennings have been in ongoing consultation with Council staff to ensure the proposal will encourage activity and provide opportunities for social interaction across the site,” the staff report said.

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Woy Woy Bay resident, Ms Belinda Neal, continues to ﬁght her expulsion from the NSW Labor Party and has called for the preselection ballot held on Sunday, July 23, to be counted. The former Gosford councillor, NSW Legislative Council member, Federal Member for Robertson and Senator was expelled by party ofﬁcials on the advice of the Internal Appeals Tribunal the day after she participated in the ballot at the Woy Woy CWA Hall. NSW Labor general secretary Ms Kaila Murnain made the announcement via Twitter shortly after 9am on Monday, July 24. “The IAT received a number of challenges to the eligibility of voters for the pre-selection,” she said. “The Internal Appeals Tribunal found that Ms Neal engaged in unworthy conduct and failed to

support the Rules of the Labor party to the best of her ability,” NSW Labor said in a written statement. “The NSW Labor Internal Appeals Tribunal instructed the Party Ofﬁce to delay announcing the result of the public selection ballot for Central Coast Council. “The result of the ballot will be provided to party members as soon as the Review Tribunal has met to consider the challenges. “NSW Labor is dedicated to ensuring that Labor candidates for Central Coast Council are out campaigning as soon as possible,” the statement said. Ms Neal made a statement via text message at 11.45am on July 24. “I have been in hospital since 6am,” she said. “I have not seen anything but the media has rung. “The ALP Tribunal proceeded with a hearing in my absence when

I had a medical certificate. “So with only one side of the story being told, what would you expect? “The decision is subject to appeal to the review tribunal and I hope that they will deal with the claims fairly,” she said. Ms Neal has since appealed the expulsion but no outcome has been announced. She has called on the party to count the votes from the preselection. Labor Party pre-selection for the Gosford West and Gosford East Wards took place at Woy Woy but officials told candidates the ballot box would be sealed and taken back to Labor Head Office where it would remain until the resolution of Ms Neal’s appeal and other internal disputes about the eligibility of some members to vote. On Friday, August 4, Ms Neal said: “The rules of the party require

the ballot to be counted and it hasn’t been. “The ballot should have been counted on the day,” she said. “I have written to the ALP to call for it to count the vote it has already conducted,” she said Ms Neal said her main concern was for Labor to have a strong and electable team of candidates in the ﬁeld campaiging. She had told Peninsula News on Thursday, July 22, that she was standing for pre-selection in West Gosford Ward. She was in hospital on Saturday with an illness, attended the preselection ballot at Woy Woy on Sunday, and then returned to hospital on the Monday morning. Her husband, former NSW parliamentarian Mr John Della Bosca, attended the pre-selection ballot using a walking frame, as it is understood he had a hip surgery in the days prior to the vote. On Friday, August 4, Ms Neal

repeated her statement that she remained keen to represent the Gosford West Ward on the new Central Coast Council Senator Deborah O’Neill, who is junior vice president of NSW Labor, would not comment on internal party matters. SOURCES: Media statement, 24 Jul 2017 David Dobson, NSW Labor Media statement, 24 Jul 2017 Interview, 4 Aug 2017 Belinda Neal, Woy Woy Bay Reporter: Jackie Pearson

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SW Shadow Minister for the Environment, the State Labor Members for Gosford, Wyong and The Entrance, The Greens NSW and the Community Environment Network are all demanding that the NSW Government urgently intervenes to resolve waste issues confronting the Central Coast.

A report on the August 8 edition of ABC 4 Corners program revealed signiﬁcant problems with the waste industry across NSW, with two important Central Coast examples highlighted. The Community Environment Network (CEN) has called for a full inquiry into the actions of decision makers for their role in the dumping of nearly one million cubic metres of waste at Mangrove Mountain since 2008. “CEN and locals have been pilloried, ignored and accused of misleading the public,” said CEN chairman, Mr John Asquith. “Monday night on ABC 4 Corners, we found out why? corrupt staff, massive amounts of money and self-interest,” he said. The object of the dumping was originally to level a small part of the Mangrove Mountain RSL Memorial Golf Course with clean ﬁll. “Since then, it has grown to nearly one million cubic metres, with another 1.3 million tonnes awaiting an EPA licence.” According to CEN, the whole

Drone photo shows the size of the landﬁll by 2017

board of the EPA was culpable and should be sacked by NSW Premier, Ms Gladys Berejiklian “There needs to be an investigation into the sordid facts behind Gosford Council’s and the NSW Environment Protection Authority’s apparent gross neglect of statutory

the dumping by claiming that the EPA had assured him that the waste was safe and not a problem. “However, the waste dump by that time was already well above the level of the 280,000 tonnes approved by Gosford Council.

time. “Presumably, Mr Holstein took their advice and did not check or believe the community that elected him.” CEN wants to see the dump closed and an Inquiry into the actions of the EPA. Mr Asquith said that it was

“There needs to be an investigation into the sordid facts behind Gosford Council’s and the NSW Environment Protection Authority’s apparent gross neglect of statutory responsibilities. - John Asquith responsibilities. “In 2014, former Mayor and then state member for Gosford, Mr Chris Holstein, defended

“Large sections of the waste were of unknown origin. “We now know that corrupt staff were involved at that

time that investigation of environmental issues worth over $20 million was taken away from the EPA and local

in Queensland; ignored the collapse in recycling rates to occur with no planning, support or strategies; allowed a culture of misleading information and spin to be foisted on the public; tolerated poor behaviour and corruption and attempted to cover up, instead of clean up; attacked and marginalised anyone who complained; and, kept information secretive with no real transparency. One year ago, Greens MP, Dr Mehreen Faruqi, gave notice for a parliamentary enquiry into the Mangrove Mountain landfill and the role of both the EPA and the former Gosford Council in approving the private tip at the head of the water catchment of the Central Coast. “The 4 Corners program has Photo: Andrew Cooney Photography highlighted the need for a full councils and managed by the parliamentary inquiry and the NSW Police, in the same way Central Coast Greens demand that similar high-value planning that it now goes ahead matters were managed by the immediately,” said Central NSW Government as state Coast Greens spokesperson, significant. Ms Kate da Costa. “In the four years to “The Central Coast Greens 2016, there had been no particularly support an prosecutions by the EPA of investigation into Gosford anyone for causing serious Council’s actions. harm to the environment. “For several years, members “Incredibly, fines for less of the Central Coast Greens serious breaches have been have supported the calls by an average of only 84 per year Mangrove Mountain residents, for the past 10 years. who have been concerned “CEN wants to see the EPA about allegations of improper Board sacked immediately,” dumping, water contamination Mr Asquith said. and overdevelopment. According to CEN, over the Continued page 3 past six years that EPA had: EPA referral to ICAC : overseen no prosecutions for causing serious harm to the page 4 environment (Tier 1 Offences); More on page 6, 12, 13 allowed illegal dumping to flourish; taken no action on waste dumping from NSW

Airport (Restrictions) Act remains in place but it can be overturned by the Minister T

he NSW Minister for Planning, Mr Anthony Roberts, has decided to keep the Warnervale Airport (Restrictions) Act in place. Central Coast Council expressed its disappointment following the announcement, stating that the decision would impact on the Council’s masterplan for the Central Coast Airport. Independent candidate for the Wyong Ward, and long-term campaigner to keep the Act in place, Mr Laurie Eyes, said the Minister’s decision was a stunning victory for the community and a rebuke for Council. Mr Roberts announced his decision to keep the Warnervale Airport (Restrictions) Act as is on Friday, August 11. Mr Roberts said the current regulations restricting further development and expansion of the airport would remain. After an extensive review by the Department of Planning and Environment, which included significant community and stakeholder consultation, Mr Roberts accepted recommendations to keep the Act as it currently stands. This means that any expansion sought by Central Coast Council, owner of the airport,

Louise Greenaway near ongoing Council work at the Central Coast Airport will require ministerial consent. “We have made sure that everybody had a chance to have their say, council, community and other stakeholders, in regards to Central Coast Council’s request to repeal the Act,” Mr Roberts said. “The Department ensured that all matters

decided to leave the Act in place, meaning that any significant expansion of the airport and its operations by the council will still need ministerial consent. “I believe this remains the most appropriate way to currently regulate activities at the airport.” Mr Roberts said the government would

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Former Kiar Ridge Airport site remains unsold O

ver 100 hectares of land acquired by the former Wyong Council at Kiar Ridge remains unsold and inactive, one year after the closing date for expressions of interest called by Central Coast Council. The land was acquired by the former Wyong Council in July 2014 from Terrace Towers for a total of $17 million, made up of the site for a proposed regional airport worth $10 million and offset land worth $7 million. The resolution to purchase the land was moved by former independent Wyong Councillor and current independent candidate for Budgewoi Ward, Mr Greg Best. It was seconded by former Save Tuggerah Lakes Councillor, Mr Lloyd Taylor, who is currently standing as a Save Tuggerah Lakes candidate in The Entrance Ward. According to minutes from the Wyong Council

The land at Kiar Ridge is still for sale despite expressions of interest closing a year ago meeting of June 25, 2014, the motion was carried on the casting vote of the former Mayor, Mr Doug Eaton, who is currently standing in the Wyong Ward as an independent candidate. Central Coast Council’s Group Leader Assets, Infrastructure and Business, Mr Mike Dowling, was General Manager of Terrace Towers at the time Wyong Council acquired the land. The land had previously

been purchased by Terrace Towers in 2005 for around $26 million. In October 2015, Wyong Council decided, based on discussions held in confidential meetings, not to go ahead with developing an airport at Kiar Ridge and, instead, to focus on the development of the existing Warnervale Airport into a general aviation hub. It subsequently put the land back on the market, but as of August 11, it had

not been sold. Following the 2014 acquisition of the land by Wyong Council, it was revealed that no independent valuation had been sought by Council before it purchased the site. According to the NSW Valuer General, at the time of the acquisition, the land was valued at around $7.5 million. It is understood that to ensure ratepayers were able to recoup the

whole cost of the land, independent Councillor, Mr Bob Graham, successfully moved in Council that the airport land (not including the offset land) could not be sold for “anything less than the purchase price”. Mr Laurie Eyes, independent candidate for Wyong and longterm anti-airport activist, said “The Kiar land was purchased without any independent valuation and in the knowledge that the government valuation was less than half the price paid. “The new Central Coast Council should make it a priority to thoroughly investigate all aspects of the Kiar Airport debacle and take appropriate action against those responsible, to ensure that such an abuse of proper process never occurs again,” Mr Eyes said. The Kiar Ridge land was originally part of the Warnervale Employment Zone (WEZ), earmarked for job creation through industrial development. Shadow Minister for the Central Coast, Mr

David Harris, said that prior to selling the land to Wyong Council, Terrace Towers had successfully negotiated with the then Labor State Government for the Kiar Ridge land to be separated from the rest of WEZ because it was ready to be marketed as the Warner Industrial Park. Mr Harris said the Planning Department agreed and the necessary planning instruments were put in place so that the Warner Industrial Park could be developed and bring business and employment to the region. “Council put a condition on the land that the developer had to build the water pipe line because the land was not serviced,” Mr Harris said. “It would have cost millions of dollars to build the pipe line, which made the site totally unviable, and it is still not serviced,” he said.

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Former Kiar Ridge Airport site remains unsold ver 100 hectares of land acquired by the former Wyong Council at Kiar Ridge remains unsold and inactive, one year after the closing date for expressions of interest called by Central Coast Council. wers.

From P3 “Unless Central Coast Council commits to providing water and sewer

to the Kiar Ridge land, it is going to be difficult to sell,” he said. Mr Mike Dowling was appointed to the position of Director of Property at Wyong Council in early 2015, six months after the $17 million regional airport land deal. At the time of Mr Dowling’s appointment, independent Wyong Councillor, Mr Bob Graham, said that rate payers were owed an explanation given Mr

Dowling’s previous dealings with the Council on behalf of Terrace To Mr Dowling was appointed to his current position with Central Coast Council after an extensive national recruitment process. Former Wyong Mayor and now independent candidate for the Wyong Ward in the September 9 election, Mr Doug Eaton, said Mr Dowling was appointed by the

then General Manager of Wyong Council, Mr Michael Whittaker. “I didn’t appoint Mike Dowling, Mr Whittaker did,” Mr Eaton said. “It was an advertised position. “There were interviews, and the only requirement was simply to consult Council, and if we didn’t agree with a senior appointment, the only remedy we had was to sack the general manager,” he said.

Wyong Regional Chronicle recently asked Central Coast Council for an update on the status of the Kiar Ridge land given it is now 12 months since the Council’s call for expressions of interest expired. Council was asked what was happening with the land, whether it was still for sale and what Council was planning to do with the land. Central Coast Council’s written response was:

“Nothing to report at this time”. ‘ Source: Media statement, Aug 11 Central Coast Council media Interview, Aug 11 David Harris, Shadow Minister for the Central Coast Interview, Aug 11 Doug Eaton, independent candidate Wyong Ward Media statement, Aug 14 Greg Best, independent candidate Budgewoi Ward Media statement, Aug 12 Laurie Eyes, independent candidate for Wyong Jackie Pearson, journalist

Airport (Restrictions) Act decision a blow to Council’s expansion plans T

he NSW Minister for Planning, Mr Anthony Roberts, has decided to keep the Warnervale Airport (Restrictions) Act in place. From P1

Mr Reynolds said general aviation includes pilot training, corporate aviation, emergency services and search and rescue, charter, aerial work, survey and monitoring, private flying, commercial operators and tourism related charter operators. He said general aviation was a significant industry in Australia, representing 65 percent of all aircraft hours, and there was a high demand for airside

general leaseholds close to Sydney. “This is due to general aviation being squeezed out of the Sydney basin, so there are many operators looking for an alternative and the Central Coast is the perfect location,” Mr Reynolds said. “We are not talking major passenger movements here, we are talking about genuine opportunities for smaller operators and aviation manufacturing expertise to become a major industry for the Central Coast.” Council will continue with the master planning process for the airport and is seeking an urgent meeting with the Minister for Planning to discuss the decision.

Anti-regional airport campaigner, Mr Laurie Eyes, said the decision set in place a new direction for the Central Coast Council following the September 9 election, “a direction that considers the community first”. For more than two decades, Mr Eyes and his wife Jo, with a devoted community group, have fought Council “to protect the amenity of the thousands of residents surrounding Warnervale Airport. “The Minister announced that the Warnervale Airport (Restrictions) Act would stay in place, resulting in the total defeat of Council’s attempts to have the Act repealed,”

Mr Eyes said. “This means that the existing curfew and limit on aircraft flights remain in place and the residents’ lifestyles and property values are protected,” he said. “This is the fourth time in 21 years that Council has sought a larger airport, and the fourth time that their plans have been independently assessed and subsequently defeated by the community. “Over $30million has been wasted by Council on their airport proposals in the past three years, while the community is crying out for better roads and essential services. “I call on Council to finally accept the failure

of their airport plans and to cease all development activity at the airport site. “We should now embrace the longplanned industrial development of the airport site with the resulting 626 jobs and $20 million windfall land sale for the community.” Former Wyong Mayor and independent candidate for the Wyong Ward, Mr Doug Eaton, said Mr Robert’s statement confirmed that Council could go ahead with expansion plans for the airport, they would simply require ministerial approval. “The Minster has laid out a runway for the airport expansion and the development of a Central Coast Regional Airport,”

Mr Eaton said. “We are the eighth largest region in Australia and the only one in the top 50 without a regional airport,” he said. “The business case has been done that establishes the viability of a regional airport with flights to Melbourne and Brisbane at a minimum,” he said. Source: Media release, Aug 11 Anthony Roberts, NSW Minister for Planning Media release, Aug 11 Central Coast Council media Media release, Aug 11 Laurie Eyes, independent candidate for Wyong Media statement, Aug 14 Doug Eaton, independent candidate for Wyong Jackie Pearson, journalist

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u g g e r a h residents will benefit from another major milestone achieved on the $84 million Pacific Hwy and Wyong Rd upgrade, according to Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Mr Scot MacDonald.

Mr MacDonald said the new traffic lights at the busy intersection have been switched on and, once the upgrade was complete, traffic flow and safety would be improved for motorists. “This is fantastic news for the Tuggerah community, who will now be able to enjoy a safer journey through this major intersection,” Mr MacDonald said. “Crews have been working hard to deliver this project since January last year, and work is pushing ahead with new traffic lights now installed,” he said. “Wyong Rd is the major road which links Sydney to Wyong, Tuggerah, The

Entrance and surrounding coastal suburbs via the Pacific Highway and Newcastle Freeway, so it is essential that this project is delivered for the community.” Mr MacDonald said the former roundabout at the intersection was used by around 55,000 vehicles daily and had a history of crashes during heavilycongested peak hours. “By converting the existing roundabout to a traffic light intersection, motorist safety and traffic will improve,” he said. “Once complete, the upgrade will provide three lanes in each direction on Wyong Rd, three right turn lanes from the Pacific Hwy to Wyong Rd, and dual left and right turn lanes from Wyong Rd to the Pacific Hwy. “The community are thanked for their patience and will continue to be updated as the project progresses,” Mr MacDonald said. Source: Media release, Aug 8 Kit Hale, office of Scott MacDonald MLC

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Joint Standing Committee on the NBN heard many tales of woe A

public hearing of the Joint Standing Committee on the National Broadband Network held at Mingara, heard stories of chronic dropouts, connection issues, slow rollout times, missed opportunities for schools and lost revenues for business. In a speech to the Parliament of Australia on August 8, Member for Dobell, Ms Emma McBride, said that the members of the Committee heard the Central Coast community “loud and clear”. “I thank the members for Farrer, Whitlam, and Fremantle, and Senator Urquhart, for listening to the community,” Ms McBride said. “I acknowledge the Central Coast committee members, the member for Robertson and Senator O’Neill, for joining me in the push for a hearing on the Central Coast so that our community’s voice could be heard,’ she said. “Noraville resident, Mr Barry Egan, told the Committee about his two-year battle with NBN and Telstra, likening the experience to an episode of Yes Minister. “He said that he spoke with over 100 representatives of NBN, Telstra and other government bodies; had 11 technician home visits; and had five Telstra complaint managers and two members of the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman

Mr Stephen Jones, Shadow Minister for Regional Communications, with Ms Emma McBride, Member for Dobell, and Mr Josh Wilson, Joint Standing Committee Member, speaking to media at Mingara (TIO) looking after his case. “We heard from Mr Mark Beatson, whose 24hour gym in Lake Haven suffered an ongoing fault which left his business without CCTV or personal duress alarms for customers. “Mark said he spent thousands of dollars on equipment during the outage, in addition to spending around 80 to 90 hours dealing with his provider and waiting for technicians, a financial loss he won’t be compensated for. “We heard from the Central Coast Rudolf Steiner School in Fountaindale, where students still can’t connect to the NBN, despite the suburb being live and the NBN rollout map showing that the nearby cemetery can

connect. “We heard from too many customers whose fibre-to-the-node connection is delivering speeds well below the 100 megabits per second that their retailers advertise and that they are paying for,” she said. Ms McBride told the Parliament that her electorate had been at the forefront of the NBN rollout. “There are now five different NBN technologies across the Central Coast, and we are seeing all of the problems with this patchwork multitechnology mix,” she said. “The TIO’s most recent annual report found that four of the top 10 postcodes nationally for NBN complaints are on the Central Coast.

“It’s no surprise. “My electorate office has been inundated with complaints about the NBN. “The blame shifting between NBN Co, providers and government just has to stop. “I am pleased that the parliamentary committee gave local residents, business owners and schools the opportunity to provide their feedback. “The Prime Minister promised Australians that his NBN would be fast, rolled out sooner and cheaper. “He was wrong. “We need action now. “This has to be fixed,” Ms McBride said. Source: Hansard, Aug 8 Emma McBride, Member for Dobell

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Harris called for a judicial inquiry into the former Wyong Council on three occasions S

hadow Minister for the Central Coast, Mr David Harris, said he had unsuccessfully called for a judicial inquiry into the conduct of the former Wyong Council on three occasions during the past two years. Since the merger of Gosford and Wyong Councils in May 2016, the shortcomings of the former Gosford Council have been in the spotlight, but little attention had been paid to the conduct of Wyong Council, even though both former councils had been found

unfit to stand alone by the NSW Government and forced to merge. Whilst the accounting practices of the former Gosford Council were exposed to a forensic, six-month long audit process, Wyongâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s books were audited by their existing auditor, Price Waterhouse Coopers. Mr Harris said that he had continued to raise questions over projects like the Chappie Pie China Time Theme Park, the University proposed for Warnervale, the proposed expansion of the Warnervale Airport, and the Amphibian Aerospace Industries proposal.

He was also critical of the extent of business conducted in confidential sessions in the former Wyong Council. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Most of the decisions about the controversial projects were made in confidential sessions, and at times, not all the councillors were given all the information they needed,â&#x20AC;? he said. He questioned the commissioning of consultantsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; reports that were subsequently ignored by the Council if the recommendations and conclusions did not fit the Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s agenda. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The SDS airport report, for example, cost $200,000, and found that

the Warnervale airport should be closed and the land sold, but it was dismissed out of hand,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The expansion of the airport was not included in the NSW Governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Regional Plan, but Council continued, and continues, to spend ratepayerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s money on its development.â&#x20AC;? Both the former Wyong Council and the current Central Coast Council under Administration, have also been criticised for not including information about the Warnervale Airport (Restrictions) Act in their call for Expressions of Interest in the future expansion of the airport. Each time Mr Harris had taken fresh information to the NSW Minister for Local Government, he had been told it was outside the jurisdiction of the Local Government Department. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was told that any specific allegations needed to be referred to the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) and if an allegation was less serious, the Department would refer it back to Council to investigate itself. Mr Harris said he had recently received anonymous information about the conduct of

certain individuals within Central Coast Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hierarchy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Because it was an anonymous tip off and the source didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to go on the record because they were scared, the Local Government Minister, Ms Gabrielle Upton, said she could not do anything with it,â&#x20AC;? Mr Harris said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think staff need to know that they are protected so they can come forward,â&#x20AC;? he said. The former Wyong Council was investigated for illegal tendering practices in 2009, following reports from a whistle blower, Mr Harris said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There was a full investigation and audit, and the council was found guilty,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I had received a recommendation from the Department that the Council was to be dismissed, the ministerial announcement and the media release was ready, and then the Council did an 11th hour deal with the Minister. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Council argued that the appointment of a new General Manager, Michael Whittaker, should mean that they were given the time to fix up the problem and so they were given another chance by the Minister,â&#x20AC;? he said.

I n d e p e n d e n t candidates for the Wyong Ward in the Central Coast Council election, Ms Louise Greenaway and Mr Laurie Eyes, said they believed that the â&#x20AC;&#x153;poorâ&#x20AC;? business decisions made by Wyong Council and continuing through the administration period, were already equivalent to an opportunity cost of at least $50 million to the local community. Mr Harris said that while the council continued to pursue business propositions that had weak business cases, other local government areas, such as Lake Macquarie, were attracting new industry and development. He said the locking up of the Coastâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best industrial land at Warnervale for activities like the airport, theme park and university, meant that the community was missing out on the jobs and economic boost that could be achieved if companies like CostCo came to the Coast, instead of overlooking this region for those working harder to attract viable businesses, such as Lake Macquarie. Source: Interview, Aug 11 David Harris, Shadow Minister for the Central Coast Jackie Pearson, journalist

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August 15, 2017

Labor ignores its affirmative action policy when approving candidates N

SW Labor abandoned its commitment to affirmative action when preselecting candidates to run in the Central Coast Council election. Ms Lisa Matthews, who is standing for Labor in The Entrance Ward, is the only woman to have a Number 1 position on a Labor ticket out of all five

wards. If the party had adhered to its own rules, at least two women would have been given Number 1 ticket positions. Wyong Regional Chronicle has obtained a report from the Administrative Committee of NSW Labor, distributed to members in July, prior to the commencement of its preselection process.

The report said: “NSW Labor reaffirms its commitment to Affirmative Action and notes that more women need to be preselected for winnable positions for Local Government if Labor is to satisfy its Affirmative Action targets as outlined in party rules.” To ensure Labor met its Affirmative Action requirements, the “top position across all

wards” was supposed to be subject to the party’s Affirmative Action requirements. In laymen’s (or women’s) terms, 40 per cent of the Number 1 spots on each Labor Party ticket, across all five wards, should have been given to candidates who were women. To get there, women who nominated in Labor’s preselection ballots were

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to receive 1.2 votes for each vote in their favour. Affirmative Action was abandoned due to an internal party power struggle. That struggle is understood to be between two women, Ms Kaila Murnain, General Secretary of NSW Labor, and Ms Belinda Neal, former Gosford Councillor, Federal Member for Robertson, and Member of the NSW Legislative Council. As candidate registrations closed on August 9, Ms Matthews was the only woman placed in a Number 1 position. Ms Neal has been expelled from the party and continues to appeal that expulsion. Other female nominees in Gosford West and Gosford East could have been given the opportunity to take Number 1 spots in Labor groups.

One in the Gosford East Ward came very close to achieving the Number 1 spot using the 1.2 vote rule. It is understood she made an official request to head office for the rule to be applied, but her request was denied. She has decided not to participate in the election for Gosford East. According to Labor sources, Mr Kyle MacGregor, who won Labor’s Number 1 spot in the Wyong Ward by the biggest margin of any of the party’s nominees, was then pressured by NSW Labor head office to forego his position for a woman. He refused to do so and has registered with the NSW Electoral Commission as Labor’s Number 1 candidate in the Wyong Ward. Source: Labor sources, Aug 10 Jackie Pearson, journalist

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hree men were arrested on July 3 and charged with offences relating to the death of Mr Jayden Mason.

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The crime scene on July 3 Inset - 22-year-old Wyong man Jesse Thompson the victims and the then fled the scene at shooter, and the other speed. at Warner Ave where the “Some sort of two victims were found. altercation took place Tuggerah Lakes between the two parties LAC are investigating in those two vehicles, the circumstances but what exactly lead Just before 12:30pm, surrounding the incident. to it and whether there Monday, July 3, In a media conference was any background, emergency services were around 4:30pm I couldn’t say,” Acting called to Warner Ave, on the same day, Superintendent Waddell Wyong, following reports Tuggerah Lakes Acting said. of shots fired. Superintendent, Mr David Acting Superintendent A 22-year-old Waddell, confirmed Waddell did not confirm man, believed to be police were working off how the second victim, Wyong local, Mr Jesse the theory that the victims the 28-year-old man, Thompson, was treated had been involved in sustained his injuries, nor by NSW Ambulance an altercation involving how the two victims and paramedics, but died at their vehicle and another their vehicle came to be the scene. vehicle, believed to be a on Warner Ave. Another man, aged white ute, on Byron Rd. Inquiries are continuing. 28, was also treated for Acting Superintendent Acting Superintendent a wound to his hand, Waddell told media Waddell urged anyone before being taken to that police believed with information Wyong Hospital. the 22-year-old victim pertaining to the incident his vehicle to come forward. Officers attached to exited approaching Tuggerah Lakes Local before Source: Area Command (LAC) the occupant(s) of the Media release, Jul 3 have established two unknown vehicle. NSW Police Media Media conference, Jul 3 crime scenes, one An argument ensued David Waddell, Tuggerah at nearby Byron Rd, and the occupant(s) of Lakes LAC believed to be the scene the unknown vehicle shot Dilon Luke, journalist of an altercation between the 22-year-old man and

olice are investigating after one man died and another was injured during a shooting at Wyong.

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public-private partnership to redevelop and manage Wyong Hospital will not go ahead.

On Thursday, July 6, NSW Minister for Health, Mr Brad Hazzard, said the $200 million Wyong Hospital redevelopment would have a “Government-led approach”. “After careful assessment of expressions of interest from operators, the NSW Government has decided on a Governmentled approach for this signiﬁcant upgrade,” Mr Hazzard said. Mr Hazzard said upgraded facilities to cater for the growing Central Coast region would include: a new emergency department; maternity care; paediatric services; new inpatient surgical beds; rehabilitation; ambulatory services; mental health services; and additional car parking. He said the signiﬁcant upgrade would go a long way in boosting clinical care for patients and relieving pressure on the emergency department.

Federal Member for Dobell, Ms Emma McBride, Member for Gosford, Ms Liesl Tesch and Member for Wyong, Mr David Harris with campaigners and Wyong Hospital staff following the NSW Government announcement “The announcement we are moving full steam with the Government’s Central Coast, Mr David follows extensive ahead to deliver for the commitment. Harris, declared the NSW consultation with staff at community,” he said. decision “I know first-hand from Government Wyong Hospital, as well “I’m also delighted to the conversations I’ve a victory for the Wyong as the local community, report that on-site activity had with people in Wyong community. to determine the best way will start this year, with that they are excited “After nine long and to deliver the upgrade,” the first stage to include to see a redeveloped uncertain months of a Mr Hazzard said. hospital become a reality, hard fought community extra car parking. “Work to prepare for “This will ensure so we will get on with the campaign, the Liberal the redevelopment has construction Government has finally will job.” continued while options commence as planned Member for Wyong and conceded to the will for models of delivery in 2018, and in line Shadow Minister for the of the people and were considered, and

abandoned their unfair and unjustiﬁed plan to privatise our Wyong Hospital,” Mr Harris said. “Wyong Hospital is held in high regard in our community and there is a deep sense of local ownership, given the historical fundraising to secure the original hospital by the community,” he said. “In my entire life, I have never seen an issue which has galvanised our community so strongly. “This is a win by our community, for our community. “It was a ﬁght we all knew we needed to have and it has been fantastic to work with the passionate community members, the Health Services Union, the Nurses and Midwives Federation, and Unions NSW to reach this result. “This win will mean certainty for staff and our community. “It has shown that when we work together and get behind an issue, we can beat the power of a Government that thought they could get away with holding us in such contempt,” Mr Harris said.

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653 lot planning proposal sent to Minister for gateway determination

ormer Wyong Mayor, Mr Doug Eaton, appears to have failed in his bid to stand as a Liberal Party candidate in the Wyong Ward for the ﬁrst election of Central Coast Council.

There was still a slim possibility that he could be preselected for the Ward of Budgewoi, but the decision was in the hands of the party’s State Executive, as Wyong Regional Chronicle went to print. The NSW Liberal Party head office would not confirm the outcomes of the preselection held on Saturday, July 29, to choose candidates to stand in all five Wards for the new Council. Wyong Regional Chronicle was advised that the outcome of the preselection was “unofficial” until candidates were endorsed by Liberal Party head office. Several “gaps” remained on tickets in some Wards, and the Liberal Party head office was charged with filling those gaps. It was expected to announce candidate

endorsements once all gaps were ﬁlled. Mr Eaton put himself forward as a nominee in the Wyong Ward only. It is understood that he withdrew nominations for the Wards of Budgewoi and Gosford East, prior to the preselection. According to Liberal sources who did not wish to be quoted, former Gosford Councillor, Mr Chris Burke, was preselected as number one candidate for the Wyong Ward, the only position considered winnable by the Liberals in that Ward. Ms Jilly Pillon was preselected as the number one Liberal candidate in The Entrance Ward.

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An aerial view of the land to be rezoned

new residential subdivision with up to 186 additional dwellings could be built in Warnervale, if a planning proposal goes ahead. The proposal to rezone land at 15 to 35 Warnervale Rd and part of 95 to 105 and 107 to 171 Virginia Rd, Warnervale, has been forwarded to the NSW Minister for Planning for a gateway determination. The land is located next to the Warnervale Flood Plain, which includes the

environmentally-sensitive Porters Creek Wetlands. The land is currently zoned E3 Environmental Management, R2 Low Density Residential and RE1 Public Recreation. If permitted, it will be rezoned to R1 General Residential, R2 Low Density Residential and RE1 Public Recreation. “The intended outcome is to enable the subdivision and development of the land to accommodate a variety of housing types, from single dwellings to medium-density housing,

that will cater to a diverse mix of groups, including a range of ages, income levels and cultures,” said a staff report presented to the ordinary meeting of Central Coast Council on Wednesday, July 26. “The proponent and AV Jennings have been in ongoing consultation with Council staff to ensure the proposal will encourage activity and provide opportunities for social interaction across the site,” the staff report said. Continued P6

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Despite conﬁrming that Mr Mason had attended the Club that evening and having been asked to leave, the Superintendent said he believed that a number of altercations occurred at the Club on the evening of June 24, but said that the nature of these incidents and who was involved was still under investigation. When addressing the rumours that Mr Mason may have been involved in an altercation with Leagues Club security; that Mr Mason may have had been involved in an incident with a ride sharing service; or that Mr Mason may have been the victim of a hit and run, Superintendent Waddell said that police and the Homicide Squad were pursuing a lot of lines of inquiries regarding the circumstances that led to Mr Mason’s injuries. Superintendent Waddell also requested that any witnesses come forward. Of particular interest to police is a woman, believed to be in her 50s, who was driving a dark blue Ford Falcon sedan towing a box trailer, who stopped to render Mr Mason assistance.

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Tuggerah Lakes LAC acting Superintendent, Mr David Waddell, said three people had been arrested, a 34-yearold man from Erina, a 28-year-old Norah Head man and a 37-year-old man from Kanwal. The 34 year old was arrested and taken to Gosford police station and was assisting with inquiries. The two other men were arrested and taken to Wyong Police Station. The 28-year-old was charged with murder and was to appear in Wyong Local Court on July 4. The 37 year old from Kanwal was charged with concealing a serious offence, he was bail refused to appear at Wyong Local Court on July 4. “Police will allege the victim was assaulted by two of these persons and left on a roadway at Lake Haven Dve,” Acting Superintendent Waddell said. “He later died in hospital.” Acting Superintendent Waddell had earlier addressed the public

and media on June 26, in Wyong, appealing for information following the death of Mr Mason, who was found in Lake Haven with serious head injuries on June 24. Mr Mason was found by a passing motorist at around 10:30pm, lying unconscious in the middle of the road on Lake Haven Dve, near the intersection at Lyle St. He was treated at the scene by paramedics and was then taken to John Hunter Hospital. Mr Mason died in hospital on June 25. Superintendent Waddell confirmed that Mr Mason’s death was being treated as a homicide investigation and said police had seized several vehicles, spoken to a number of people and were reviewing CCTV footage from the evening. The Superintendent also confirmed at the time, that the post mortem would be conducted on June 28 and speculated that the results would confirm how Mr Mason’s injuries were obtained. During the conference, Superintendent Waddell was questioned by media as to whether or not Mr Mason could have sustained his injuries in an altercation at the Wyong Leagues Club, near where he was found.

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16 candidates running in The Entrance Ward here will be 16 candidates running in The Entrance Ward for election to the Central Coast Council on September 9.

The groups and candidates will appear in the following order on voters’ ballot papers, according to the NSW Electoral Commission. Group A The Greens:

Ms Cath Connor, Mr Doug Williamson and Ms Barbara Gorman. Group B Liberal: Ms Jilly Pilon, Ms Deanna Bocking and Mr Brian Perrem. Group C Labor: Ms Lisa Matthews, Mr Greg Ashe and Ms Margot Castles. Group D Save Tuggerah Lakes: Mr Lloyd Taylor, Mr Glenn Clarke, and Mr Matthew Young. Another independent who is not part of a group

is Mr Bruce McLachlan. Mr Nathan Bracken is also standing in The Entrance Ward as an independent. The Sustainable Development Party has one candidate: Ms Kylie Boyle. Mr Aaron Harpley-Carr is also standing as a solo independent in The Entrance Ward. Source: Website, Aug 9 Votensw.info

Wyong Ward contested by 16 candidates

ixteen candidates have registered to contest the September 9 election for Central Coast Council in the Wyong Ward. According to the NSW Electoral Commission, they will be in the following order on the ballot paper for Wyong

Ward. Group A Independent: Ms Louise Greenaway, Ms Laurie Eyes and Mr John Wiggin. Group B Independent: Mr Doug Eaton, Mr Troy Stolz and Mr Philip Collis. Group C Save Tuggerah Lakes: Mr Adam Troy, Mr Kaylene Troy and Ms Amber Davis. Group D Labor: Mr Kyle

MacGregor, Ms Ruth Punch and Ms Narelle Rich. Group E Liberal: Mr Chris Burke, Mr Kishen Napier and Mr James Wood. Mr Sean Hooper is standing as a solo independent. Source: Website, Aug 9 Votensw.info

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Louise Greenaway to take on the Kangy Angy battle if elected I

n d e p e n d e n t candidate for the Wyong Ward in the Central Coast Council election, Ms Louise Greenaway, recently met with Kangy Angy residents regarding their fight against a proposal to build a Rail Fleet Maintenance Facility on environmental, flood-prone, land.

The Wyomng Council sold the Kangy Angy land to Transport for NSW to build the facility, Ms Greenaway said. The Kangy Angy residents have always maintained that the Rail Facility would be far more suited to a site at Warnervale. The Warnervale site

was also Transport for NSW’s preferred location. “Yet, for reasons that are yet to be fully disclosed, Council objected to the Rail Facility being built at Warnervale,” Ms Greenaway said. “One consideration was that it would have “major implications of noise and vibration for the [proposed University site],” she said. “Building a Rail Maintenance Facility at Kangy Angy has never made any sense”, said Ms Tracey Stewart of the Kangy Angy Residents Action Group. “If Council was concerned about noise and vibration at Warnervale, why wasn’t it concerned about noise and vibration at Kangy

Angy?” Ms Stewart said. “There are also threatened plant and animal species on the Kangy Angy land which is so flood prone that a $50 million bridge needs to be built simply to ensure permanent access to the site”. “The residents of Kangy Angy have fought an incredible fight against a secretive and belligerent Council,” said Ms Greenaway. “I will stand with them as the fight continues. “If elected, I will do everything in my power to get to the bottom of this whole dubious business”. Source: Media release, Jul 26 Louise Greenaway, independent candidate for the Wyong Ward

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19 candidates registered to represent the Budgewoi Ward T

he NSW Electoral Commissions deadline for candidates to register in the Central Coast Council election expired on Wednesday, August 9 at 12:00pm.

The draw to determine the position of groups on the ballot paper was held at 6:00pm on the same day.

The results for the Budgewoi Ward are as follows. A total of 19 candidates registered to represent the Budgewoi Ward. Group A Labor: Mr Doug Vincent, Ms Jillian Hogan and Mr Rowen Turnbull. Group B Independent: Mr Greg Best, Ms Maree Best and Ms Amelia Best. Group C Liberal: Mr Gary Whitaker, Mr Clive Sargeant and Ms Rhiannon Beckers.

Group D Save Tuggerah Lakes: Ms Helaine Taylor, Ms Cheryl Deguara and Mr Steve Beton. Group E The Greens: Ms Sue Wynn, Mr Greg Simmonds and Ms Anna Durkin. Group F: Independent: Ms Julie Watson, Mr Peter Harris and Mr Gary Blaschke. Group G Independent: Mr Michael McCarthy. Source: Website, Aug 9 Votensw.info

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“ABC Four Corners’ revelations around the former Gosford Council and the EPA’s involvement in the tips at Spencer and Mangrove Mountain are an utter disgrace and a total failure of probity and governance on every level,” Mr Best said. “This waste debacle will cost tens of millions of dollars to rectify,” he said. “Heads must roll, fines must be imposed, and examples must be made. “Since the State Government embarked on their folly of forced Amalgamations, revelations continue to fester from the former Gosford City Council. “First, it was the Gosford Financial Crisis, the GFC mark two, where ICAC have been called in, along with almost every other Authority whilst Auditors, Price Waterhouse Coopers (PWC) still couldn’t sign off on their 2015-16 accounts. “This in itself is unheard off and a first in Australian Local Government history. “Now, to add insult to injury, the State Government, the EPA and Council have been found wanting, totally asleep at the wheel, or worse, allegedly corrupt. “I for one, am outraged at the prospect that this waste and mismanagement will now fall upon the ratepayers of the Coast’s north. “None of this outrageous behaviour was ever flagged by

the State Government in the lead up to the amalgamation. “It is their poor management, lack of auditing and allegedly corrupt behaviour that has resulted in this mess and they must pay. “I have called for a fair go from the State Government to put forward a genuine Amalgamation Fund, not the $20 million they originally provided that would hardly cover the cost of street signage. “However, a figure that reflects the magnitude of the Gosford debacle, something in the order of $100 million should be placed firmly on the table to cover the illegal tip mess, road infrastructure backlog and the finance issues, so our ratepayers are not stuck with the Gosford bill. “The Amalgamation was trumpeted by the State Government as an opportunity to create efficiencies and drive down costs. “To date, the efficiencies are minimal and costs have risen under the Administrator, with Management wages alone blowing out to a further $14 million a year. “This is in no way what was signed up for, and the new Council must call the State Government to account. “Our Ratepayers are not paying this bill,” Mr Best said. Source: Media release, Aug 11 Greg Best, independent candidate for Budgewoi

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Doug Eaton stands as an independent for Wyong Ward

“I had 85 per cent of the votes from the branches in the north, but the Gosford people outweighed the northern people by two votes to one,” Mr Eaton said. He said he resigned from the Liberal Party on Sunday, August 6. He said he had been independent from 2004, which was the last time he left the Liberal Party, until he re-joined the party in 2015. The Liberal Party preselected former Gosford Councillor, Mr Chris Burke, as its number 1 candidate in the Wyong Ward. “Many members have resigned from the Wyong Branch of the Liberal Party due to the outcome of the preselection,” Mr Eaton said.

“They were very disappointed because it reinforced the divisions between Wyong and Gosford. “They left the party on the basis of the candidature. “Do you really want to be ruled by Gosford, the two councils were like chalk and cheese?” Mr Troy Stolz, the Vice President of the Wyong Branch of the Liberal Party resigned from the party to run as the number two candidate on Mr Eaton’s ticket. Mr Phil Collis, who was Secretary of the branch, is Mr Eaton’s number three candidate. Mr Eaton said he could not confirm whether Mr Collis had relinquished his party membership but “he is aware that his membership will be terminated if he runs as an independent,” Mr Eaton said. “The Wyong Branch will probably fold because of this,” he said. Mr Eaton oversaw many controversial decisions during his time as Wyong’s Mayor,

be interesting because it included a significant part of the former Gosford Local Government Area. “The Mangrove Mountain tip debacle, Gosford Council’s illegal dumping at Spencer, the Gosford Council asset write down, the library fund, the ICAC investigation of Gosford’s accounts are all there. “Wyong Council’s road funding was the highest in the state, and we made significant improvements to Tuggerah Lakes. “You’ve still got sewerage overflows in Brisbane Water; the Gosford infrastructure backlog is $150 million versus Wyong’s $0. “On every measure, Wyong Council was not perfect, but it was competent. “Both major parties are significantly on the nose, and the public is looking for an alternative,” Mr Eaton said. He said he believed that, across the Coast, the three independent candidates most likely to get elected were himself, Mr Greg Best (Budgewoi) and Mr Chris Holstein ADVERTISEMENT

including the proposed Chappie Pie China Time Theme Park, a university at Warnervale and the expansion of the Warnervale Airport. He said the collapse of the land deal between Central Coast Council and Australia China Theme Park Pty Ltd (ACTP) was “unfortunate”. “I accept that with the benefit of hindsight, I should not have pushed as hard,” he said. Mr Eaton said Council was still at least $1 million ahead as a result of the deal, and that any staff time spent on the project was covered by the more than $300,000 in fees tcollected from ACTP. Mr Eaton said there were a few people who had made “outrageous, defamatory and racist” comments about his conduct in local government that were mainly due to their opposition to the Chinese theme park. In terms of why the voting public should give Mr Eaton another chance, Mr Eaton said he believed the battle for the Wyong Ward would

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(former Gosford Mayor, Member for Gosford campaigning in Gosford West Ward). Mr Eaton said he believed that the newlyelected Council could resemble a “hung parliament”, making it very difficult to get a working majority. He described some of the recent decisions made by Mr Rob Noble, Central Coast Council’s outgoing CEO, and Administrator, Mr Ian Reynolds, as “outrageous”. He said the decision to lock the executive management team into four-year contracts showed contempt for the incoming council. “Everyone knows the first action of a new council will be to appoint a new general manager. He said that new GM would want to bring his or her own senior management team on board, but the payouts required under the newlymade contracts with current group leaders, would cost ratepayers around $1 million. “Their justification was that they had to offer

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four year contracts to attract the talent, but that is rubbish, because they only recruited from their existing pool of directors,” he said. Mr Eaton said that he was hopeful the position of General Manager at the new Central Coast Council would be keenly contested. “It is the biggest job in NSW local government,” he said. He also criticised the $15 million increase in wages, year-on-year, shown in the operational plan for 2017-18. According to Mr Eaton, the model for the successful merger was that the combined councils had to shed 450 jobs. He said he believed that could have been achieved through natural attrition, but the new administration had been advertising and refilling positions Source: Interview, Aug 8 Doug Eaton, Independent candidate for the Wyong Ward Jackie Pearson, journalist

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No Greens candidates in Wyong Ward he Central Coast Greens did not launch any candidates in the Wyong Ward for the September 9 election when they introduced their candidates for The Entrance Ward and Budgewoi Ward on Saturday, July 15.

Central Coast Greens co-convenor and their lead candidate in The Entrance Ward, Ms Cath Connor, said no candidates had been confirmed for Wyong Ward at the time of the party’s campaign launch for the September election. “Discussions are ongoing, but available

people will be overseas at the time of the election,” Ms Connor said. “We are also looking at a number of independent candidates we would happily support,” she said. Source: Interview, Jul 15 Cath Connor, Central Coast Greens Jackie Pearson, journalist

New code and policy adopted to facilitate new council

entral Coast Council has adopted a Code of Meeting Practice and a Councillor Expenses and Facilities Policy to ensure that the soon to be elected council

can operate from the outset. Council Administrator, Mr Ian Reynolds, said the new codes and practices will allow the newly elected council to hold their first meeting to elect the first Mayor as soon as possible.

Mr Reynolds said the councillors would be able to amend the codes and that any changes would be subject to further community scrutiny and consultation. Source: Media release, Jul 26 Central Coast Council

Council asked to make a pledge on climate change

entral Coast Greens have called for the next Central Coast Council to heed a new report from the Climate Council and make a pledge for local action on climate change.

The Climate Council report shows local governments are able to deliver effective action and are “leading State and Federal governments on tackling climate change and capitalising on opportunities in renewable energy”. In conjunction with the report, the Climate Council has invited local governments to sign up to its ‘Cities Power Partnership’ pledge. The program would give Central Coast Council access to resources, mentoring, networks

and development opportunities to help it take action in areas ranging from renewable energy and efficiency to transport and advocacy. Ms Sue Wynn, Greens Candidate for the Budgewoi Ward in the upcoming council elections said: “This is a fantastic opportunity for the new Central Coast Council. “We must get on board in order to gain access to the networks and support being offered,” Ms Wynn said. “Central Coast Greens already have comprehensive policies for local action on climate change.” The Green’s candidate for The Entrance Ward, Ms Cath Connor, said: “This report backs up our view that the Council must take a lead in this area, and it provides an

incentive to take action now. “Our climate action policies include promoting renewable energy and transport solutions, divestment from fossil fuel industries, disaster planning, design innovations and improvements in waste management. “Taking the Climate Council’s pledge will give Central Coast Council access to resources that support us in achieving meaningful, measurable action in our local community. “Climate change may be a global issue, but action at a local level matters, not least because it builds momentum and pressure on others to do the same.” Source: Media release, Aug 14 Kate da Costa, The Greens Central Coast

Greens call for councillor candidate transparency T

he Central Coast Greens have c o m m e n c e d preselection of candidates for the first election of the Central Coast Council in September and declared that their candidates will run on a platform of transparency and accountability.

to groups/parties, or acting as party agents for other candidates in past elections); and, any current or past business interests that might impact on decision making in Council.” Ms Connor said many Albury councillors, who had always claimed independence, were forced to declare their membership of parties when a Green ran for the first time in the September 2016 local election. “It was a good move in terms of transparency for the people of that Local Government Area and it would be good for groups like Save Tuggerah Lakes to have to declare their past relationships,” she said. “The former Gosford Council had councillors that had been sponsored by Mr John Singleton and those relationships need to be clear. “Otherwise people in the community do not know exactly who they are voting for.” The Central Coast Greens also called on the Administrator to make arrangements for a referendum on the ward system to be held with the Council election. “The three-member ward system that has been imposed on the region by the State Government had no public consultation, in flagrant disregard for basic principles of democracy and community consultation. “When I first asked Mr Reynolds about the

“We look forward to the restoration of democracy in our region, after this period of administration forced by ‘voluntary’ merger of the former councils” said Ms Cath Connor, Co-convenor of the Central Coast Greens. The Greens will be campaigning for a new Council that prioritizes the development of a sustainable, healthy community for all, she said. “Central Coast Greens candidates will be running on a platform of transparency and accountability, in order to start rebuilding trust between voters and the new Council. “We call on all candidates for the upcoming election to show the electorate the respect it deserves and make clear in their candidate statements: any current or past membership of any political party; any current or past business links with senior council staff; any current or past relationships with other candidates or groups running in this election (for instance, donations

wards, I told him it would make it very hard for small parties or independents to get elected and he smirked at me and said ‘well the elected council can choose to look at changing it when they get elected’,” Ms Connor said. “The ward system makes it difficult to address the overall issues of governance, accountability and community participation that impact on the whole community. “We would like to see less wards and more councillors as we have suffered from a reduction in representation for such a huge area. “Some NSW local government areas have the same number of residents as we have in one ward but they have 10 councillors and we have three per ward,” she said. “We are also discussing the Draft Community Plan, launched at the CEN Annual Forum. “Members of the Central Coast Greens have been involved in the drafting of this plan, and we fully support the non-partisan, inclusive, community based approach to drawing up this real reflection of the vision for the region that the local community has developed,” Ms Connor said. Source: Media release, May 28 Janene Robertson, Central Coast Greens Interview, May 29 Cath Connor, Central Coast Greens Jackie Pearson, journalist

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Kathy Smith dies Former Member for Gosford Ms Kathy Smith has died on May 31 after a long illness with cancer.

An aerial view of the proposed nursing home site

Tributes have flowed from local, State and Federal dignatories. Current Member for Gosford, Ms Liesl Tesch described Ms Smith as “a tireless campaigner for the Central Coast community”. “Kathy was a remarkable woman whose long career in small business and the community sector led to her representing the people of Gosford,” she said. “After being diagnosed with cancer in 1996, Kathy became a cancer advocate and then chair of Cancer Voices NSW. “Kathy spent years working with Federal and State Governments to establish a regional cancer centre at Gosford Hospital. “The Central Coast Cancer Centre will stand as Kathy’s greatest legacy to the Central Coast community and will never be forgotten. “During her time as our local member, Kathy worked tirelessly for our community. “Kathy revealed and fought for the repair of dangerous problems with the Hawkesbury River Rail Bridge, supported the community in the fight to prevent the closure of our local Roads and Maritime Services office, and worked to stop the increase in train fares. “I commit to continuing Kathy’s great work in my role as the Member for Gosford.” Ms Tesch extended her condolences to Ms Smith’s family. Federal Member for Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks, also paid tribute to former Member for Gosford, Ms Kathy Smith. “I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of former Member for Gosford Kathy Smith,” Ms Wicks said. “My thoughts are with Kathy’s family, friends and colleagues at this difficult time.” Central Coast Council administrator Mr Ian Reynolds paid tribute to Ms Smith. He said Ms Smith was renowned for her commitment to the local community, particularly her campaigning for the Central Coast Cancer Centre which includes public radiotherapy services. “Kathy was a remarkable woman who dedicated her life to serving her community,” Mr Reynolds said.

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A Section 96 application has been lodged to modify a consent given by Gosford Council in 2007 for a development on a 1.6 hectare block on the corner of Hillview St and Veron Rd, Woy Woy. The change would see the development change from a 56unit retirement village to a 160bed nursing home, costing $27.85 million. The block contains a protected stand of Umina Coastal Sandplain Woodland endangered ecological community. Thompson Health Care lodged the application on April 13 for a Section 96 amendment to allow a modiﬁcation for the land to be used as a “residential care facility”. Due to the value of the proposed development exceeding $27 million, it will be subject to approval by the Joint Regional Planning Panel. The residential care facility would include resident recreational spaces, staff and operational facilities and 53 car spaces in addition to 160 beds over three storeys. Central Coast Council must be satisﬁed, under Section 96 (2) of

the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, that the development to which the modiﬁed consent relates is substantially the same development as that for which consent was granted. If the application is not for substantially the same development then the developer would be required to submit a fresh Development Application. The capital cost of the modiﬁed development would be $27.85 million. The Statement of Environmental Effect lodged with the Section 96 application said that the land was “partly occupied by remnant Umina Coastal Sandplain Woodland … contained within a designated bushland protection/conservation area. Gosford Council holds a positive covenant over the land which spells out an environmental management plan for the bushland. “The approved development footprint and internal roadway access has been cleared of remnant vegetation,” the developer’s Statement of Environmental Effect said. The proposed nursing home would provide the 160 nursing home beds in 152 rooms including a 20-room dementia wing.

The new application takes the a third residential level and the approved built form from two to steeply pitched roof is proposed to three storeys, reduces basement be modified to a flat roof form. car spaces from 70 to 52, redesigns Gosford’s LEP2014 has a the main reception/entry and maximum permissible building “maintains the existing approved height of 8.5 metres which both site bushland/conservation area”. the approved and proposed According to the developer, developments would exceed. The developer has asked “the overall size of the approved building footprint is being slightly Council to allow the proposed reduced (-206 square metres) building height on the basis as a portion of space that was they believe it “does not result previously approved as part of in a significant increase in bulk action protect with the internal building envelope Short-term is and scale when tocompared the thebeachfront between approved development… being converted into external, ground-level, open-courtyard is not evident from the Umina andvisually Ettalong should landscaping”. domain…sits well below takepublic place while Central The building footprint would the Council surrounding tree canopy… Coast prepares for be reduced from 3164 square and does not result in any is major “coastal protection metres to 2958 square metres but overshadowing.” works”During project, according to a 2006 and 2007, the addition of a third level would two proposal local community groups. to develop seniors increase the gross floor area Umina Community living for 41 dwellings Group on the site from 6427 square metres to 9164 The wouldwith like community to see the council taking and recreational square metres, increasing the floor morefacilities short-term before wasmeasures refused by Gosford space ratio from 0.55:1 to 0.79:1 Council. 9 local government (still under the 1:1 allowed for the September refusal was then upheld by seniors housing). election,The according to spokesman the Winch. Land and Environment Court. According to the developer’s Mr Tony Council then approved statement, there is no maximum “We Gosford would like to see a sand application for the building height applicable to replenishment a a revisedprocess to basically of 37 into self-care residential care facility on the pushdevelopment the sand back placeunits, community hall and indoor subject land so Council can use to ata least remove some of the swimming pool. its discretion as to whether or not dangers.” Five subsequent cations it modifies the consent. Ocean Beach Surf Lifemodifi Saving approval increased The height of the built form will Club to hasthe published pictures on its the number of units in the development. increase “slightly” to accommodate Facebook page of the state of the

The original consent was modified on five occasions, the last permitted 56 sole occupancy dwellings, community hall, indoor swimming pool, 70 car spaces, car wash bay, ambulance space and the bushland protection/ conservation area. The approved built form included a basement car park, two residential levels and a high pitched roof. The land was advertised for sale in late 2015. At that time Gosford Council stated that “Section 95 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 states that a DA is valid for five years from the date of approval. “As such, this DA would now have lapsed, however, if the landowners can demonstrate that there has been physical commencement on the site, the DA may still be considered valid. “The onus is on the landowner to prove that physical commencement has occurred and for this reason, council cannot provide a definitive response.”

fight against cancer, my friend and former Labor colleague Kathy Smith has passed away. “Kathy Smith was a generous and determined woman who never shied away from standing up for our community; both as the Member for Gosford and as a strong advocate for cancer treatment. “She was deeply committed to her family and like so many in our community; Kathy’s family will feel a great emptiness in their lives. “As the NSW Cancer Voices chairwoman, Kathy’s unrelenting determination was a critical factor in the delivery of our very own “From her passion and Cancer Centre at Gosford Hospital. commitment to improving the “She was rightly proud of lives of local cancer survivors as her vital role in that significant the chairwoman of NSW Cancer achievement which stands as a Voices to her service to the people testament to her endeavors. of Gosford and the Peninsula as “As the key leader of the an elected representative, her community voice on this issue, drive and tenacity were beyond Kathy leaves a lasting legacy so question. that cancer sufferers now have a “On behalf of Central Coast local facility to undertake cancer Council, I extend our deepest treatment closer to their family and condolences to Kathy’s family and friends. friends at this time.” “Many locals fighting cancer The flag at Central Coast are now able to balance the 10 Julyon2017 Council was flown at half-mast challenges of their treatment and June 1 in acknowledgement of Ms still maintain their work and family Smith’s passing. commitments. NSW Opposition Leader “That simply wouldn’t have Mr Luke Foley said Ms Smith happened without Kathy’s efforts. had passed away peacefully “As the Member for Gosford, surrounded by loved ones. Kathy’s unrelenting drive kept the “Kathy bravely battled a Baird government to account and recurrence of cancer for more than provided crucial electoral support a year,” Mr Foley said. for her local constituents. “Her condition deteriorated “In particular, Kathy’s campaigns sharply last weekend,” he said. to keep local state services in our “Kathy was first diagnosed with community revealed her character cancer in 1996. - she wouldn’t give up in the fight “She fought for the provision of for fairness. public radiotherapy treatment on “Kathy’s tireless work for our the Central Coast. community is a noble legacy and I “Her campaign culminated thank her for her dedicated service in joint Federal and State to the people of Gosford and the government funding in 2010 for the Peninsula she called home.” construction of the Central Coast Senator O’Neill said her Cancer Centre, which included the thoughts and prayers were with Ms public radiotherapy facilities for Smith’s family.. which she battled so hard. A private funeral was held for “I spoke to her husband Peter Ms Smith on Tuesday, June 6. SOURCES: O’Hanlon and conveyed to him Media release, 1 Jun 2017 the great affection that so many members of Parliament, from all Ian Reynolds, Central Coast Council Media statement, 31 May 2017 sides, feel towards Kathy. Kieran Gill, Office of Luke Foley MP “My thoughts are with Peter, Media release, 31 May 2017 Kathy’s children Richard and Janet Richard Merhtens, Office and her grandchildren Georgia, of Liesl Tesch MP Jimmy, Ali and Joshua.” Media statement, 1 Jun 2017 Rhys Zorro, Office of Senator Deborah O’Neill issued Senator Deborah O’Neill a statement that said she had been Website, 1 Jun 2017 “deeply saddened by the news Lucy Wicks, Member for Robertson that, despite a long and determined

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Tenants are being selected for a government-supported affordable housing project in Woy Woy. “The project was initiated by the NSW Government to provide

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earners experiencing housing stress,” according to Mr Keith Gavin, chief of community housing provider Pacific Link Housing which is managing the Woy Woy Apartment Project. The project has 31 apartments, with 13 apartments listed as affordable housing and 17 set aside as social housing. The building in Chambers Place also has common areas, a terrace, parking spaces and ground floor retail space. A $37.2 million development Affordable housing rentals are application hascent been set at 75 per ofreceived full private byrental Central costs.Coast Council for the To redevelopment of tenancy, Woy be considered for Woy Sporties club applicants mustbowling have earnings $52,900 a year, atbelow the corner of North Burgeor $79,400per annum Rds, for couples, and Brick Wharf Woy according to Pacific Link’s project Woy. offi cer Mr John Tuffin.site would The redeveloped They ofmustseniors not ownhousing, or partconsist own any existing property within independent living units, a new Australia or overseas. club, retail tenancies and a Applicants must also meet all basement car park. private rental isrequirements and The proposal seen as a way proof of rental history, forprovide the club to meet losses of citizenship status, financial $800,000 accumulated overstatus, the and12references. past years. “Depending individual The applicant on wasthelisted as needs tenants, Woy Woyof Holdings Ptythe Ltd,Woy careWoy of project provides some accessible Barker Ryan Stewart Pty Ltd. apartments others designed The numberand of units proposed, for use as disability if required. according to the units application, allocated on a was “These 87 over will five be storeys plus the

needs basis,” Mr Tuffin said. “The Government offered a oneoff capital grant through the NSW Land and Housing Corporation within the Department of Family and Community Services (FACS). “The completed project is wholly owned by Evolve Housing and Pacific Link and is to be leased and managed by Pacific Link for the joint venture.” Mr Tuffin said Pacific Link had “significant flexibility” to manage the social housing tenant mix and some of the Woy Woy tenants would be transferred in from underutilised social housing already managed by Pacific Link. “Like all households, tenants who have been in social housing homes for some time progress from having families to being ‘empty-nesters’ and may later find themselves living alone in a large home. “This has been a perpetual problem, both for them and for community housing providers. “Pacific Link will offer the opportunity for existing tenants in good standing who wish to downsize to move to Woy Woy, where the modern apartment is within easy reach of shopping, services and public transport. “The current housing waiting list for over-55s seeking a studio or one-bedroom in Woy Woy is in excess of 300. “The Woy Woy project will help reduce this waiting list,” he said.

Liberal Party has advertised that Woy Woy’s secondary college campus will receive twice as much it will actually receive, according to Teachers Federation members at the campus. The advertisement in the June 13 edition of Peninsula News claimed that Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy campus would receive an extra $14.9 million, implying a similar amount would be received by Umina campus. Ettalong Woy Woy Teachers Federation president Mr Christopher Wright said: “Because it is one college with two campuses, Brisbane Water Secondary College receives its funding in one sum. “This means that the Liberal Party has advertised a hugely inﬂated ﬁgure of $14.9 million of additional funding for Woy Woy Campus alone.” He said it could be “deliberately misleading information in the Liberal Party advertisement to make the funding sound more impressive”. Alternatively, local Liberal Party representatives did not know “the school names and student numbers of the schools in their local learning community”. Mr Wright said that the advertisement stated that the

Liberals would deliver “fullyfunded, needs-based funding”. “Whatever the phrase ‘fully funded needs based funding’, as used in the Liberal Party advertisements, means to the Liberal Party, it is certainly not DEB O’NEILL equivalent in meaning to fully & LABOR funded needs based funding VOTED AGAINST according to the National Education Reform Agreement. Over 2018 and 2019, the college would receive a total increase in IN ADDITIONAL FUNDING funding of $499,302. ATER FOR BRISBANE W “If the National Education SECONDARY COLLEGE Reform Agreement (the previously WOY WOY CAMPUS agreed Gonski funding model) Only the Liberals will deliver fully funded needs were to be honoured by the based funding to Central Coast schools. Federal Government, then over the same two years Brisbane Water said. Secondary College would have “That there are some received an increase in funding of inaccuracies on the school funding $2.3 million.” estimator website is certain. Mr Wright said the ﬁgures “For example, the Umina quoted of $14.9 million “in Campus of Brisbane Water additional funding” for Brisbane Secondary College is not Water Secondary College Woy mentioned at all. Woy Campus and $5.8 million “Umina Beach Public School is for Umina Beach Public School inaccurately named. were based upon the Australian “What other inaccuracies there July 2017 Government’s School24Funding may be in the school funding Estimator. estimator is unknown.” Both NSW Minister of Education Mr Wright also questioned the Mr Rob Stokes and NSW assumptions behind the estimate. Departmental Secretary Mr Mark “The time period for this Scott had stated it should not be ‘additional funding’ for the two relied upon because the basis of schools mentioned is not speciﬁed the estimate was unknown, he in the Liberal Party advertisements. ADVERTISEMENT

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channel but they are pumping the sand into the sea and not using it to replenish the beach,” he said. Mr Tony Winch, from the Umina Community Group, said the group had been working with the Central Coast Council ofﬁcers responsible for the amenity of the beach “on the day-to-day tactical tasks” required to keep the situation from deteriorating further. He said he would describe the current public amenity as “very

interrupted”. “From the community group’s point of view, we have been waiting for the Coastal Zone Management Plan to be approved by the NSW Government,” Mr Winch said. “Now that is signed off, the next thing is to look at where the funding will be coming from,” he said. “Hopefully it would be the council applying for and organising that funding so the work in the plan can be implemented. “That is a hard directional

priority to put in place without elected councillors,” he said. “On a positive note the regeneration of the dunes by the three active dune care groups continues. “We are pleased to see the sandbags have done their job at the point by protecting the road and now some of the bags have been covered in sand,” he said. Mr Winch referred to the sandbag wall constructed to protect The Esplanade after erosion impacted the roadway following the April 2015 storm. The Central Coast Council operational plan for 2017-18 will see the ﬁrst steps taken towards a three-year project to construct coastal protection works along Umina and Ocean Beach, subject to the availability of funding. SOURCES: Facebook post, 20 Jun 2017 Interview, 5 Jul 2017 Scott Hannell, Ocean Beach Surf Life Saving Club Interview, 5 Jul 2017 Tony Winch, Umina Community Group Reporter: Jackie Pearson

model of needs based school funding.” Teachers Federation members of the Woy Woy campus have unanimously passed a motion condemning the use of the College’s name for party-political purposes. “We condemn the association of Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy Campus with misleading information about school funding, as occurred in the Liberal Party advertisement published in the Peninsula News on June 13,” the motion said. “We reject any implication by political parties that our College supports or should support a funding model that will deliver signiﬁcant funding cuts to the students of the Peninsula.” The motion was passed unanimously on June 15. Mr Wright said he had written to the Prime Minister, Mr Malcolm Turnbull, Senator Arthur Sinodinos and the Member for Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks, about the advertisements published in the Peninsula News. The advertisements were booked and paid for by the ofﬁce of Senator Sinodinos.

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SOURCE: Interview, 19 May 2017 John Tufﬁn, Paciﬁc Link Housing Reporter: Dilon Luke

One of the chief instigators of the plan, Ettalong resident Ms Marcelle Hoff said it was timely that the group behind the plan held a public meeting in Pearl Beach on Saturday, June 24, to take the initiative into the “action” stage. “The period for public consultation concerning the contents of our Community Plan is rapidly being replaced by the need for action and decisions,” Ms Hoff said. She said the meeting that was held on June 24 was held to digest feedback received, discuss recent

Ofﬁ ce: 120c Erina Gosford Environment andStreet, Heritage Phone: 4325Heritage 7369 Information Aboriginal Mail: PO Box 1056, Management SystemGosford recorded2250 E-mail: editorial@centralcoastnews.net 15 aboriginal sites near or in area. Website: www.centralcoastnews.net the location of the proposed “The proposal will stimulate development. An environmental noise assessment, submitted in support of the application, which concluded that, subject to recommendations being implemented, the redevelopment would meet the Liquor and Gaming NSW and the EPA’s acceptable noise limits at all nearby residential and passive recreational locations. According to supporting information provided by the developer: “The proposal is an opportunity to invest in and upgrade the existing site and will complement recent growth and development in Woy Woy. “The development responds to population growth and the need for additional, high quality accommodation for seniors in proximity to the town centre of Woy Woy,” the statement, made in support of the application, said. “The proposal is compatible with recent inﬁll development and the desired future character of the

the local economy, complement nearby commercial developments; provide additional housing for seniors and provide additional employment opportunities during and after construction. “WT Martin and Associates have prepared a profit and loss statement from June 30, 2005, to June 30, 2016, showing that the club has traded at a loss every year since 2005 with cumulative losses of approximately $800,000. “It is not financially viable for the club to continue trading at a loss. “The proposed redevelopment will therefore enable retention of the club within a new building and ensure its long term financial viability through the co-location of compatible seniors housing and cafe tenancies. “The proposed Woy Woy Sporties will be orientated to the north east with views towards Brisbane Water and the Lions Park. “The proposal will include a

the City of Sydney said Wharf at Woy Woy The ﬁre-damaged NSW on Fisheries boatshed next Council, to Fisherman’s she believed the Community Plan Photos: Tim Conway

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should give people a “sense of awareness of what they can do if they are passionate and put their mind to it.” Van Davy She said she worked with Dr Council election were invited to for those who wanted the Van Davy of Pearl Beach to put the attend the meeting, along with Central Coast Council to be truly first draft of the Community Plan Brick based Wharfon Rd with an three metre shed with a steel roof of the of Woy Woyof and together her experience supporters or potential supporters Part representative the wishes of 100 metres. waterfront cordoned off exclusion as a Cityzone of Sydney councillor and was owned by NSW fisheries but, of the Community Plan. ratepayers was to forge a sustainable Fire and Rescue Central Coast’s according to Mr Barton, it was “The meeting was important asand a equitable crime scene following future for them,” Ms Deputy Mayor. the fireP4 mostly empty apart from some Continued a suspicious fire at a boat Inspector Bob Barton said started at around 4.25am and was tools. shed on the morning of attended by three fire trucks, police Fire crews and emergency Read more news items for this issue at www.peninsulanews.info Wednesday, August 2. and ambulance. services worked throughout the Minor traffic diversions were put The timber-clad six metre by morning to contain the blaze and in place around The Esplanade

activities and research, understand the landscape and determine strategies. Declared or potential candidates for the September 9 Central Coast

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An artist's impression of the proposed redevelopment

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Hoff said. Community members have been meeting at Pearl Beach regularly since March to put together a comprehensive, community-driven plan for the future of the Central Coast. Ms Hoff, who had spent two years as an independent councillor

A grass-roots, communitydriven plan for the new Central Coast Council has been generated out of Pearl Beach.

building work would be 20,557 square metres. The NSW Ofﬁce of the

Storm water scour in front of the main outlet near the surf club

“On the estimator website an increase of only $243,800 is listed for Woy Woy Campus and $95,800 for Umina Beach Public School in 2018. “This certainly looks less impressive than the 10-year increase figures cited of $14.9 million and $5.8 million respectively. “These 10- year figures are simply determined by assuming that funding per school would otherwise remain completely static at the 2017 amount for the entire following decade. “Furthermore, given that a 10year period is much longer than the Federal political cycle, it is also conceivable that, like the final years of the National Education Reform Agreement funding, some years of this iteration of school funding may never see the light of day. “These considerations make the cited figures of $14.9 million and $5.8 million not especially meaningful. Mr Wright said: “As teachers, we care about the education of our students. Edition “We 425 are concerned about the Federal Government’s new policy on schools funding and in particular how our public schools will be disadvantaged by this policy. “We support the full implementation of the National Education Reform Agreement’s

Sporties’ $37.2 million redevelopment proposed Community plan from Pearl Beach

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“We would like to see council doze the whole area, re-contour the beach and replant the area

Ofﬁ ce: 120c Erina Street, Gosford with native vegetation … but that Phone: 4325 7369 would cost money,” said president Mail: PO Box 1056, Gosford 2250 Remains of a walkway now hanging from the dune Mr Scott Hannell. E-mail: He saideditorial@centralcoastnews.net there were signiﬁcant The dunes, between the “They talk about dredging the Website: parts of the www.centralcoastnews.net beach that were not surf club and the sandbag wall, constructed after the April 2015 storm, have been eroded to the point where they are now an unvegetated cliff-face. Mr Hannell said the club had been having discussions “for years and years” with council about the state of the beach. “I can’t see the beach recovering for at least the next few years and luckily we haven’t had any decent east coast lows this year.”

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passable at high tide and the extent of the erosion made it difﬁcult for the club to get its safety equipment on and off the sand “At the moment the all-terrain vehicle that council supplied the club and that tows our gear trailer, the rubber ducky and other emergency equipment wouldn’t be able to be pulled up off the beach,” he said. Mr Hannell questioned why so much attention had been given to the risk to private property at Wamberal when community assets and public amenity were in such dire straits on the Peninsula’s main beachfront. Mr Hannell said the photos had been viewed by over 22,000 people and the majority of comments were in support of something being done to improve the amenity of the beach. Several public access paths have been impassable for over two years, he said. More recently, erosion has seen the depletion of sand around the main stormwater drain near the Ocean Beach Surf Club’s car park.

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A prompt call by a resident to NSW Fire and Rescue meant the ﬁre was contained and did not spread to Fisherman’s Wharf

Waterfront cordoned off after fire prevent it from spreading to nearby structures. What started the fire remains unknown and investigations are ongoing. The fire did not spread to the adjoining Fisherman’s Wharf restaurant, Mr Barton said.

SOURCES: Website, 2 Aug 2017 Daniel Sullivan, Brisbane Water LAC Facebook page Interview, 3 Aug 2017 Bob Barton, NSW Fire and Rescue Central Coast Reporter: Dilon Luke

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entral Coast Council’s new community grants and sponsorship funding program opened on Monday, August 14.

are big changes and that’s why we are holding a number of information sessions across the Coast to help groups better understand each category and how to apply to make a project happen.” There’s more than $1.4 million in funding available this financial year across the community grants and sponsorship program, including: Community Partnership Grants; Community Development Grants; Place Activation Grants; Community Support Grants; Heritage Grants; and an Awarding Sponsorship Program. Council Administrator, Mr Ian Reynolds, said the Central Coast is the only Council in the state that is also its own region, so the new program is a great opportunity to get that big idea off the ground.

Surf Life Saving Clubs’ three year funding determined F o l l o w i n g consultation with Surf Life Saving Clubs, Central Coast Council has determined to pay $201,000 per year, for the next three years, to fund beach safety through Surf Life Saving Central Coast (SLSCC) and individual clubs.

The new Council has resolved to pay $36,000 per year to Surf Life Saving Central Coast to coordinate beach safety. In addition, each surf club will receive $5,750 per year directly. The former Wyong

Council paid a total of $82,000 per year for beach safety, including $16,000 per year to Surf Life Saving Central Coast and $11,000 directly to each of the six clubs. According to a report to the ordinary meeting of Central Coast Council on July 26, “Surf Clubs also share Council’s owned and funded fleet equipment such as AllTerrain Vehicles (ATV’s) and Jet-skis. “This fleet support to Surf Clubs is valued at approximately $50,000 annually, based on usage. SLSCC will also have $78,750 to purchase equipment on behalf of

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all 15 surf clubs such as: inflatable result boat (IRB) motors; IRB hulls; service radios and oxygen equipment; and one rescue board annually. Source: Agenda item 3.3, Jul 26 Central Coast Council ordinary meeting

“With more than $1.4 million available, as well as the Stronger Communities Fund from the State Government, there’s never been a better time to help improve the lifestyle on the Coast and put it on the map,” Mr Reynolds said. “This is a chance to think outside the square, to deliver unique, big

picture project or events to the Coast that really make a difference. “Together, we can make the Central Coast the very best place it can be.” Council information sessions on the new community grants and sponsorship funding program will be held on: Thursday, August 17,

Central Coast Council Wyong Office, 1:30pm to 3:30pm; Friday, September 1, 1:00pm to 3:00pm at The Entrance Community Centre; and on Friday, September 15, 1:00pm to 3:00pm at Blue Haven Community Centre. Source: Newsletter, Aug 10 Julie Vaughan, Central Coast Council

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According to Council, it has aligned the former Gosford and Wyong sponsorship and community grants policies to create programs that “will enable Council to better support and build capacity in the Central Coast community”. Council’s Connected Communities Group Leader, Ms Julie Vaughan, said the amalgamation of the two Councils provided an opportunity to transform the former programs into a regional suite of community grant funding and sponsorship opportunities to meet the needs of the entire community.

“Following an extensive review of the former programs, we now have a community grant and sponsorship program with a clear direction and framework to meet the community’s changing demands,” Ms Vaughan said. “We want to hear all ideas, no matter how big or small, as we want to see programs that are dynamic, responsive and targeted to support and grow local community development, sporting, environmental, tourism and economic development initiatives,” she said. “We have created five new categories for our community grants, and some of the previous programs have been absorbed into the new ones, making it easier to apply. “It may seem like there

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Biodiversity certification proposal may be ready for exhibition by end of 2017 T

he Central Coast C o u n c i l ’ s b i o d i v e r s i t y c e r t i fi c a t i o n proposal for land south of Sparks Rd, Warnervale, within part of the Wyong Employment Zone, may be ready for exhibition in late 2017.

Council lodged the application for biodiversity certification with the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage at the end of 2016. Wyong Regional Chronicle asked Council

for an update on the status of the proposal. In a written statement, Council said that it was “in the process of preparing additional documentation to enable the plan to be publicly exhibited later this year. “The biodiversity certification proposal identifies areas of highvalue vegetation and habitat for permanent conservation and protection,” the statement said. “In addition the proposal will streamline the development approval process and assist with planning

for the expansion of development opportunities in the southern portion of the Wyong Employment Zone. “Once biodiversity certification is granted, development may proceed without the usual legislative requirements for site by site threatened species assessment, providing any requirements of the biodiversity certification are met. “It will also assist with the planning for the expansion of development opportunities in a

location where significant employment and infrastructure investment is expected to occur over the next decade,” the statement said. The Central Coast Greens said that they remained opposed to the entire biodiversity certification process across the State. “It is a blatant gift to the property development industry, so that the normal process of checking for threatened plants and animals can be avoided, and hectares of important habitat bulldozed for profit,” a written statement from

and Pamela D Lemoine

The Greens, Central Coast said. When the NSW law relating to bio-banking changed in late 2016, Greens MP, Dr Mehreen Faruqi, said in Parliament: “We have totally incomplete legislation; we have no final codes; we have no biodiversity offset methodology; we have no native vegetation map; we have no codes of practice for managing wildlife interactions; and we have no urban vegetation State environmental planning policy… “A paper by John Hunter, an ecologist and lecturer at the University of New England, found that the automated mapping system that uses pattern-recognition technology delivers just 17 per cent accuracy in identifying and determining individual plant communities in the Upper Hunter Valley,” Dr Faruqi said. “Yet it is this automated mapping, and selfcertification, that lies behind the biodiversity certification that the

Council, under an Administrator, seeks,” Dr Faruqi said. “Biodiversity offsets are often not even established before the environment is ruined. “In fact, it could take hundreds of years before an offset replaces a destroyed ecosystem, if ever. “The evidence is there; it is just that biodiversity offsetting has become a very convenient and flawed answer to a vexed question, and creates a false illusion that we can continue with business as usual and the environment will not suffer.” The Greens council candidates said that they did not support “this flawed system which is all about making property development easier, and not about protecting the environment”. Source: Media statement, Aug 11 Central Coast Council media Media statement, Aug 14 Kate da Costa, The Greens Central Coast Jackie Pearson, journalist

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Land and Environment Court refuses Glen Road Boarding House development

Opening of Bato Yard project wins an Excellence in Communications Award entral Coast Council has been recognised for Excellence in Communication at the Annual RH Dougherty Awards, held as part of NSW Local Government Week.

The Excellence in Communications Award, a state-wide category, recognises a communication campaign or event that shifted community attitudes and behaviour to achieve special outcomes during the 2016 calendar year. Council was recognised for their work on the successful opening of the popular Bato Yard in August 2016. RH Dougherty Award judges were quoted as saying: “The opening of Bato Yard, the newest skate place on the Central Coast, was innovative, exciting, engaging and impressive.” Council’s Group Leader Connected Communities, Ms Julie Vaughan, said she agreed with the judges’ comments. “I’m thrilled we have won this prestigious award,” Ms Vaughan said.

“It’s a real testament to the hard work and dedication of the staff who came together and worked on this truly amazing project,” she said. “The successful collaboration between staff from different departments across Council was the catalyst to develop a creative communications campaign for an opening event that attracted more than 3,000 people. “Since the opening of Bato Yard, there are countless riders using this internationalstandard facility from sunrise until the lights go out at 10:00pm. “For those who haven’t seen this fantastic facility, please make some time; it’s located opposite Bateau Bay Square at the EDSACC sporting precinct. “A huge congratulations to everyone involved in all facets of the Bato Yard project, this is a wonderful piece of recreational infrastructure for the Central Coast community,” Ms Vaughan said. Source: Media release, Aug 4 Central Coast Council media

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View of the Glen Road site from the street

he Ourimbah community has achieved another victory in its fight against the development of a boarding house in Glen Road.

The Land and Environment Court has refused the latest DA submitted by Mr Kevin Gregory. “The residents are extremely pleased, because it vindicates their position that a fourstorey boarding house is not in character with the semi-rural area in Ourimbah,” said Mr Allan Benson from the Stop Glen Road Action Group. Mr Kevin Gregory and Ms Patricia Gregory had taken the Joint Regional Planning Panel (JRPP) to the Land and Environment Court (LEC) to appeal the JRPP’s deemed refusal of their latest DA for a boarding house at 2 to 6 Glen Rd. A deemed refusal means Central Coast

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Council and the JRPP failed to make a decision in relation to the DA within a six week timeframe, giving the developer the opportunity to appeal directly to the LEC. According to the LEC judgement, , the latest DA was for a fourstorey boarding house, comprising 100 boarding rooms and a manager’s residence, with parking for 21 cars. “By way of background, I note that this is the second attempt by the applicants to obtain development consent for a four-storey boarding house on the site,” said the LEC’s Commissioner Dixon. “A previous design was rejected by the JRPP and, as I understand the history, a modified development, deleting the fourth floor and reducing the height, was subsequently approved by the Panel in 2015,” Cr Dixon said. “After that, there was a further redesign which

the Court refused and now this DA. “To some extent, this chronology of events gives some context to the significant community opposition to this DA, and the frustration expressed by several objectors to the process of objecting, time and time again, to what they describe as an obvious over development of the site. “While that frustration on the part of the objectors is understandable, equally it must be recognised that the applicants have exercised their legal entitlement to make applications under the EPA Act. “No criticism can legitimately be levelled against them on that account. “That said, for the purposes of this appeal, the Council has received over 179 submissions objecting to the current DA. “Generally speaking,

the local objectors who addressed the Court onsite, and through their written submissions, believe that the proposed boarding house is entirely incompatible with the character of the local area, which is demonstrated in part by the established character, and in part by the desired future character,” the ruling said. “The Council agrees with the local objectors. “It submits that the Court should refuse the DA because the development fails the character test. Commissioner Dixon concluded: “In short, the site is not suitable for the development.” Mr Benson said there were still options open to the developer but the community hoped he would accept the LEC decision. Source: Interview, Aug 2 Allan Benson, Stop Glen Road Judgement, Aug 2 NSWLEC1400, 2017 Jackie Pearson, journalist

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New Council CEO objected to regional airport in his previous position C

urrent CEO of Central Coast Council, Mr Rob Noble, is understood to be departing at the end of August, and his replacement will be Mr Brian Bell on a short-term contract.

Mr Bell, aged 68, retired from his position as General Manager of Lake Macquarie Council in June. His career in local government spanned five decades including the last 11 as General Manager for Lake macquarie Council. He was appointed General Manager in 2006 and has worked with three Mayors and four Councils at Lake Macquarie. According to an article published by the Council to makr his retirement, under Mr Bell’s administrative leadership, Lake Macquarie was recognised as the most progressive Council in NSW, receiving the prestigious AR Bluett Memorial Award in 2012. Mr Bell received a Public Service Medal in the Australia Day Honours Awards in January 2016 in recognition of his service to local government. “I have been fortunate

Mr Brian Bell will replace Mr Noble as CEO in my 11 years at Lake financial and operational Central Coast Regional Macquarie to work with management, which Plan 2036 said: “Council stable, considered and laid the foundation for is aware that Wyong courageous councils Council’s successful Shire Council, having that have worked for the campaign to remain a abandoned plans for a greater good of the people stand-alone organisation new airport at Kiar Ridge, of Lake Macquarie,” Mr when declared fit for the now intends to undertake Bell said. future in 2015,” Cr Fraser major upgrades to the existing Warnervale “My time here has been said. Aerodrome at Sparks Rd, exceptionally rewarding “Council’s relationship including an extension to and I have enjoyed every with the community has the runway to turn it into a moment, but it is now time also flourished under his regional airport. for someone else to take leadership, with a strong the Council into the next focus on participation and “Some Lake Macquarie decade and beyond.” engagement.” City Council (LMCC) Mayor of Lake Mr Bell has supported residents have significant with this Macquarie, Cr Kay Fraser, the retention and concerns described Mr Bell as strengthening of the proposal and its potential on nearby an outstanding General Warnervale Airport impacts the Manager who earned the (Restrictions) Act communities,” respect and admiration of during his time at Lake submission said. everyone he worked with. Macquarie. “LMCC does not “Brian has overseen Lake Macquarie consider it appropriate a period of strong Council’s response to the for the [Central Coast

Regional] Plan to endorse this proposal without prior detailed investigations and consultation with LMCC as part of a broad strategic investigation that clearly demonstrates the implications for existing or proposed development in the vicinity, including Wyee.” LMCC also made submissions to the Department of Planning’s review of the Warnervale Airport (Restrictions) Act and voiced its view that the Act should be retained and its provisions broadened. “The flight path for Warnervale Airport travels directly over a recently rezoned urban release area over Wyee. “Wyee is envisaged to undergo considerable urban expansion over the next 10 to 20 years as development seeks to capitalise on the existing railway station and a range of existing social infrastructure,” it said. “In the event of a proposal to extend the runway or construct a new runway at Warnervale Airport, the Act provides a degree of certainty for residents of Wyee and certain existing and planned communities in the North Wyong

Shire Structure Plan and the impacts of the proposal will be properly investigated. “Specifically the Act requires that the Minister appoint an independent person to review any environmental impact study, and to prepare a noise study including a survey of all residents within a 7.5km radius. “It is of particular importance that the review of any environmental study or preparation of a noise study be undertaken by an independent person appointed by the Minister,” the submission said. “Specific legislation, as provided by the Act, is necessary to ensure Central Coast Council undertakes adequate consultation,” according to Lake Macquarie’s submission. “The Act should… be strengthened to require a more comprehensive consultation process based on long-term strategic planning,” it said. Mr Bell’s opinion may differ when he is representing Central Coast Council. Source: Submissions, 2016 Lake Macquarie Council

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Housing affordability roundtable held N

SW Deputy Opposition Leader and Shadow Minister for Planning and Infrastructure, Mr Michael Daley, joined local Central Coast Labor MPs at UON, Ourimbah Campus, on Monday, July 24, for a roundtable on housing affordability.

people from Sydney,” said Mr Mehan. “As a result, stocks of affordable housing within the area have been decreasing,” he said. “What we are seeing is developers buying up older residences and putting up a block of apartments, but none of them is reserved for affordable housing, and the house before was often rented out for affordable rent,” said Mr Mehan. “The rents in The Entrance have always been affordable, now developers have come in and the rents for the new units are more than the affordable house that they have knocked over. “It is only fair that the developer is required to set aside a number of houses as affordable accommodation,” he said. All local roundtable participants agreed to continue discussions with a view to developing a plan to make housing more affordable on the Central Coast. Mr Mehan said that Labor wanted to develop a policy on the Central Coast with a continuing discussion after the council election.

a housing affordability problem every bit as serious as Sydney. “In the absence of any real action on this problem from the State Government, we need local solutions to ensure that Central Coast people can continue to live on the Central Coast,” he said. Mr Mehan said he believed the roundtable had been a success and that the participants were positive in the discussion about housing affordability on the Central Coast. According to Mr Mehan, the policy discussed was for the Sydney metropolitan area and his aim was to find out if other individuals were interested in implementing a similar initiative on the Central Coast. A focal point for the roundtable was the initiative of inclusion rezoning. “Inclusion rezoning is when a development is built in the area that involves a large number of dwellings or units and it reserves some of those units for affordable housing,” Mr Mehan said. He said he defined affordable housing as that which costs no more than 30 per cent of an individual’s income. “People on the Central Coast are being out bid by property owners and

Eighteen individuals from not-for-profit organisations, community groups and Labor members gathered to discuss the affordability crisis on the Central Coast. The latest figures from the NSW Auditor General show that in the 12 months to July, 2016, local government areas on the Central Coast experienced land value increases of up to 12.7 per cent. The roundtable was noted as an opportunity for the Labor Party to engage with the local community, local community housing providers and key stakeholders. Member for Wyong, Mr David Harris, said: “The Central Coast is a beautiful region that has been continually overlooked by this Liberal Government.” Member for The Entrance, Mr David Mehan, said he believed: “The Central Coast has

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

Source: Media release, Jul 25 Interview, Jul 28 David Mehan, Member for The Entrance Hannah Moore, journalist

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JRPP refuses one large development and defers another T

he Joint Regional Planning Panel has refused a $26.7 million residential ﬂat building development in Bent St, Gosford, and deferred its decision on a $36.4 million, threetower residential ﬂat building at Albany St, Point Frederick. The decision to refuse the Bent St development was unanimous at the JRPP meeting in Gosford on May 25. The Determination and Statement of Reasons said: “The panel reviewed the council assessment report and did not agree with the overall environmental assessment, the balance of considerations under Section 79C of the EPA Act, and nor the recommendation to approve the application. “The Clause 4.6 Variation request to the maximum height of the building standard in Gosford Local Environmental Plan (LEP) 2014 was not considered to be well founded. “In particular, the panel noted that the arguments for ‘averaging’ the height standards to avoid significant variations in scale lead to a significant height noncompliance at the eastern portion of the site.” It said the resulting development would have led to an “unacceptable height transition to existing and likely future development in the area.

“There were no compelling environmental planning grounds to support the variation request and the panel did not accept the proposal resulted in a ‘better’ form of development compared to a proposal which complied with the height limit,” the determination said. The JRPP said the proposal was inconsistent with the following building height objectives: to permit building heights that encourage highquality urban form; to ensure that buildings and public areas continue to receive satisfactory exposure to sky and sunlight; to nominate heights that will provide an appropriate

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partments in the $34.24 million, 21-storey Ikon

Tower residential Core,” said a Council and commercial assessment report written he first stage of suspicions,” he said. to consider the merit of the The Pinnacle Construction development at 333 off-the-plan sales Section 96 application. in the Merindah Group will be the lead builder Mann St, Gosford, are “The planning proposal Apartments project at 21 on the project and Mr Gutierrez being offered for sale off does not affect the s96 to 23 Mann St, Gosford, said the crane that will be the plan. application, which is to permit utilised “is massive”. east, and while the applicant’s has closed, and the demolition prior to the issue According to Ray White He said off-the-plan sales efforts and their response from developer is still aiming of a Construction Certificate had been deliberately kept to Commercial NSW, the building, Land and Housing Corporation to have the building a minimum. for building works,” the boasting 102 apartments is acknowledged, this should ready for occupancy by assessment report said. and 500 square metres of not obviate the need for an “As the building gets off the commercial space, is being the first half of 2019. “The subject site is zoned B4 appropriate built form in ground, the remaining units developed by JMGM & GWPG. Mixed Use under Gosford Local the context of core planning The $34m residential flat will increase in value. Environmental Plan 2014. Mr Jeff Moxham, from Ray controls and existing and likely “The developer wants to keep The $234m Waterside building that will tuck in behind White, said the landmark “The proposed development future development in the development was approved the heritage-listed Telstra as many as possible because mixed-use project was is defined as commercial, surrounding area.” by the Joint Regional Planning building, is the largest single the closer to completion, the the latest tower being shop top housing, hotel, and The JRPP also noted “various Panel in December 2015. tower to ever go to market in higher their market value. constructed in a range of new entertainment facility, as Development Control Plan “The developer has several Gosford, and at 15 storeys, The approval made way for developments set to transform defined in Gosford LEP 2014, (DCP) non-compliances is the largest development in letters of offer from finance Gosford’s skyline into a the site to be developed for which is permissible in the including maximum building terms of height that Gosford providers to finance the modern metropolis. commercial and residential zone with consent of Council. depth and setbacks.” project, but the developer is has seen to date. use as well as incorporate a “These projects are “The YOUR proposed land uses JULY 27, 2017 INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER - PH: 4325 7369 ISSUE 163 JULY 13, 2017 INDEPENDENT - hotel PH: 4325 7369 ISSUE 162 It YOUR concluded the proposal COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER cinema, and tavern. Mr Pablo Gutierrez from looking for a lower rate so revolutionising Gosford and are also permissible in the B3 would lead to adverse George Brand Terrigal, who another 10 units may be made delivering a world class city Project architect, Mr Cain zone, subject to the exhibited available off the plan.” overshadowing and visual was the agent responsible King, from CKDS Architecture centre,” Mr Moxham said. planning proposal. impacts to surrounding and According to Mr Gutierrez, for off-the-plan sales, said: at East Gosford, said the New “333 Mann St was approved “The proposed modifications adjoining land, part of which “We have sold the quota every Gosford development Hong Kong Macau Australia by the Joint Regional Planning will not result in adverse is directly attributable to the of apartments that was a that has had a significant Pty Ltd had the keys to the site Looking down on the former Froggy’s building towards Georgiana Terrace Panel in late 2016 and will amenity impacts on the height non-compliance. necessary requirement for marketing launch (more than and had commenced cleaning work on the development next year, we are hopeful that include pop-up marketplaces, vehicles as multiple projects boast 102 apartments in a mix adjoining properties and “Approval of this application the loan for the project to $150,000) has been wellup the interior, including some prior to the expiry of Council’s Council will approve some parking, or the possibility are underway in the CBD, so of one, two and three-bedroom the streetscape,” the report received by the market and would not be in the public commence.” asbestos removal. alternative uses,” Mr King said. of utilising the site as a that they can have access concluded. consent in December. floor-plate designs, with 500 interest and would create an The DA consent for Merindah there is plenty of demand to fill square metres of commercial “All fees have been paid to “Some of the possibilities holding area for construction to construction sites without Mr King said the developer “The proposed development on undesirable precedent due expires on September 22, all residential space coming Council,” Mr King said. disrupting traffic,” he said. did not intend to commence He said heretail believed below. the he Labor Party is substantially the same as An artist’s impression of the refused Bent Street proposal to the significant height nonbut Mr Gutierrez said he was stream. Mr King said a plumber construction of the first stage As the local government the development that was treatment of party members “Mann St is already a of NSW may The off-the-plan sales “The proposed setbacks, in “The reliance on blank compliance for a proposal transition in built form and confident construction would had also been on site turning of the development until late election approaches and the originally granted consent. in the two wards been with John hive had of activity not for Merindah land use intensity; and to particular to the east and west walls on the subject and not considered to exhibit startannounce within that period, or the generated off the water supply, and 2018. current Administration period “disgusting” Singleton’s and that he first high-rise “As such, in accordance or endorsedeveloper its local between ensure that taller buildings boundaries, do not comply with adjoining sites, particularly design excellence and with no would be successful were an even split fencing was to be erected so winds to an end, decision- with Section 80(1)(a) of the believed there was no A letter from PJ governmentin securing election a 12-month Sydney buyers and locals, and project, Bonython Tower, being are located appropriately in State Environmental Planning to the east (assuming their compelling justification,” the demolition could begin. making within Central Coast Environmental Planning and legitimate reason votes could Donnellan and Co solicitors developed on the Dutton’s and candidates extension until from two Central Coast between owner-occupiers relation to view corridors and Policy 65 and associated redevelopment) would not panel concluded. Council appears to be slowing Assessment Act 1979, the The applicant lodged a accompanying the Section 96 not have been Tavern countedsite. at Woy investors, he said. result in a high-quality urban view impacts, and in a manner Apartment Design Guidelines. Council. days before candidate The DA was for an 80-unit down, but Mr King said he was Section 96(1A) for modification Section 96 amendment in April application also stated: “This Woy as “all disputes had is been “JMGM also proposing that is complementary to the Baby boomers wanting residential flat building at 14 “The use of blank walls to form. registrations “We close.would have already hopeful that Council would is recommended for approval.” to modify the development addition will allow our clients settled thetonight a before”. 24-storey tower with 189 natural topography of the area. ameliorate separation issues buyers “The proposal leads to an Bent St, Gosford. started construction but the downsize are the main see the value of putting the consent to allow demolition to begin demolition work that The former party official said residential apartments and When actual construction The Generaldeveloper Secretaryis of waterfront just finishing a of higher-end he The panel also noted that, causes unsatisfactory visual unsympathetic interface with It included 14 residential site to use once demolition is of part of the site prior to does not interfere with any believed the expulsion 2500 squareof metres of commences, the three-tower NSW Labor, Mslarge Kailabuilding Murnain,project in Dee properties in Gosford at the while the proposal did have impacts, amenity impacts and existing and likely future levels, three basement car complete. the issue of a construction heritage sites that are part of Belinda Neal and delay of vote commercial-zoned retail at project will be completed in announced, viaWhy Twitter, andshortly it is a little behind moment, while lower-priced development. the benefit of the 30 per cent overall built form. parking levels and 84 car certificate. the approved DA located at The land does form part three stages, each lasting five counting was the 325continuation Mann St.” after 9:00amschedule,” on Monday, properties appeal to Sydney he said. 24. bonus to the maximum height “The internal amenity is not “The proposal does not parking spaces. of Central Coast Council’s years. No other alterations to the 50-70 Mann St, Gosford”. of an ongoing power struggle The $368 million upgrade July 24, that former Gosford buyers, investors “I havethat been in hospitalincluding since and floor space ratio due to considered to be high, including adequately respond to or In response to rumours current planning proposal to The site is located on the development were requested However, Mr King said the between the “Deborah O’Neill Councillor, NSW and first-home buyers, Mr of Gosford Hospital is she said. Clause 8.9 of Gosford LEP bedrooms with borrowed achieve design excellence as northern side of Bent St the Legislative development 6:00am,” was not move the commercial core of as part of the Section Source: demolition would camp and thedirectly Belindaopposite Neal Reportfacilitate (IER) has considered the new he Community Council Member andahead, Federalhe said: Gutierrez said. “I have not seen anything but and John Della Bosca camp 2014, the clause had since light over living areas and no required by Clause 8.5 of the between Watt St and Henry Interview, Jun 13 going “I’ve the Gosford CBD towards the 96 application, however, alternative uses afor partsrange of of information broad developments at 325 and 333 Environment Member for heard Robertson, Ms the Cain King, CKDS Architecture lapsed and that would affect windows, that rumour, butmedia I canhas rung. non-compliance GLEP 2014. waterfront. the demolition work will the site in the interim. 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Development Application should be complemented by Gosford Ward. “This is an exciting time for expelled from NSW Labor,’ Ms the successful crisisStreet, Office:he parking 120c Erina Gosford completion “The decision is subject to (DA) and a new best practice construction and She was in hospital on of this major infrastructure Terrigal as it continues to grow Murnain’s tweet said. gripping Office: 120c Erina Street, Gosford Phone: 4325Terrigal 7369 appeal to the review tribunal Environmental Impact responsible filling of cells. in popularity, with significant “The Internal Appeals and I hope that they will deal Saturday with an illness, Phone: 4325 7369 finally Mail: could PO Box 1056,upgrade. Gosford 2250 attended the preselection Study (EIS) before “Despite the impacts of investment in and around the Tribunal found that Ms Neal Mail: PO Box 1056, Gosford 2250 “With higher design and E-mail: be brokeneditorial@centralcoastnews.net with the with the claims fairly,” she ballot at Woy Woy on Sunday, area,” said Mr Dowling. E-mail: editorial@centralcoastnews.net consenting to any plans operational standards, should engaged in unworthy conduct said. Website: reopening ofwww.centralcoastnews.net the Wilson some inclement weather and then returned to hospital “We’re continuing to work and failed to support the Rules during the construction period, Website: www.centralcoastnews.net Mobile Website: www.coastcommunitynews.com.au to reopen the landfill at come higher regulatory Road Carpark announced Labor Party preselection for on the Monday morning. we have worked closely with on catering for the needs of Mobile Website: www.coastcommunitynews.com.au scrutiny by the NSW EPA Mangrove Mountain. by Central Coast Council. our contractor to ensure the the region to complement of the Labor party to the best the Gosford West and Gosford Her husband, former NSW of her ability,” NSW Labor said and Council, to ensure East Wards took place at Woy parliamentarian, Mr John The NSW Environment operators comply with their The carpark will be reopened efficient completion of this this growth, and have plans in a written statement. Woy, whereas the party ballot Della Bosca, attended the to invest almost $2.2m Protection Authority (EPA) Environmental “The NSW Labor Internal for the other three wards was in stages commencing from project,” said Mr Reynolds. Protection preselection ballot using “We’re continuing to invest through improvements to Appeals released an independent Licence … DA etc. Tribunal (IAT) held at Ourimbah. Thursday, July 27, with levels a walking frame, as it is report on the Mangrove 1 and 2 reopened to the in Terrigal as one of the state’s the area’s pedestrian and instructed the Party Office to “The NSW EPA will need It is understood the An aerial view of the Bonython Tower site shows work well under way on the Singleton development understood he had a hip Mountain landfill, with to review the operational public and with levels 3 and premier tourist destinations, traffic flow, thanks to the delay announcing the result of preselection votes were surgery in the days prior to the r John Singleton years, and have introduced reality after 18 months of apartments and two ultimate recommendations, including infrastructure NSW Government’s Stronger the public selection ballot for 4 scheduled to reopen on and documents provided … counted in the Wyong, The vote. penthouses. declared it everyone from politicians to planning and design. measures for the safe together with the design Central Coast Council. Tuesday, August 15 (weather improvements such as this Communities Fund. Entrance and Budgewoi Wards. Coast Community News has “We are now able to see it It also boasts two levels operation of the site. “Council will also be redevelopment will go a long an “historic developers, but in the end, permitting). “The IAT received a number proposals, to assess the Lead candidates were Lisa requested interviews with Ms the Terrigal of challenges to the eligibility moment” when he I decided to put my money grow and become a beautiful of premier corporate suites The EPA, in consultation adequacy of the proposed Council has heralded the way to supporting the ongoing revitalising where my mouth is and do it dominating feature of the and a world class restaurant Lagoon Foreshore, with of voters for the pre-selection. Matthews in The Entrance, Murnain but she has been $2.3m carpark upgrade as a growth of the area. with the Mountain Districts landfill expansion whilst officially broke ground Doug Vincent in Budgewoi and “unavailable”. myself. Gosford CBD skyline. and bar which will set a new Association (MDA), appointed “The addition of these 110 $825,000 invested into the major boon for the tourism “The result of the ballot will newcomer Kyle MacGregor in on his Gosford CBD assessing the suitability of the Senator Deborah O’Neill, who “Many development “What’s even better is that it benchmark for dining on the SLR Consulting Australia site with regard to its position, hotspot notorious for its car spaces has been carried redevelopment of the play be provided to party members the Wyong Ward. development, Bonython consents have been issued by is junior vice president of NSW is a local Central Coast project. Central Coast. painful congestion and parking out in conjunction with space in Rotary Park, as well as soon as the Review Tribunal Pty Ltd in September, 2016, size, location and potential Tower, on Thursday, June the Council, but how good is it Participants in the Gosford Labor, would not comment on upgrade works on the Scenic as the proposed construction has met to consider the There is immediate access to to independently assess environmental impacts. track record. “CKDS Architecture, Northrop West and Gosford East ward internal party matters. 29. to see one actually commence Engineers and our builder, public transport, and Bonython operations at the landfill site, challenges. The project also includes Hwy, improving the overall of a skate park. “In light of the sensitive nature preselection ballots were told right in the middle of the CBD? Stevens Constructions, are all Tower is within easy walking which had not received any “I would like to again extend the installation of a lift within connectivity and access to “NSW Labor is dedicated to ballot boxes would be sealed He said it was the first-ever of the site being in or within Source: “A world class building that local and all are employing distance to the new ATO waste since May 2014. the carpark, CCTV, and the town centre,” said Mr my sincere thanks to the ensuring that Labor candidates and taken to Sydney for Media statement, Jul 24 high rise to be built in the 40 metres of a permanent or Terrigal community for their for Central Coast Council are David Dobson, NSW Labor the provision of additional Reynolds. The consultant’s report made intermittent water body, or in Gosford CBD and the only would be proud to sit in Sydney local people to work on the Offices, Gosford Hospital and counting. Media statement, Jul 24 Group Leader of Assets, patience and understanding out campaigning as soon as project, and make the Central the brand new and exciting the following observations an area overlying an aquifer disabled spaces on each floor, development of its kind on the or Melbourne. Belinda Neal, Woy Woy Bay One former senior Labor enhancing the facility’s overall Infrastructure and Business, during the upgrade of the possible,” the statement said. “I told you that I would do it, Coast a better place” Mr Central Coast Medical School about the historic and future that contains drinking water Central Coast. Jackie Pearson, journalist official who took part in the Mr Mike Dowling, said that Wilson Rd Carpark,” Mr and Health and Medical operation of the landfill. accessibility. Via text message, Ms Neal, ballot said he believed the It is Mr Singleton’s flagship and here is the physical proof. Singleton said. quality groundwater that is Council Administrator, Mr Ian the upgrade of the Wilson Rd Dowling concluded. “How exciting, here comes Located centrally on Mann Research Institute. who had stood for preselection sealing and removal of ballot More Election “In relation to the past vulnerable to pollution, the development. Reynolds, said that an efficient Carpark was part of wider Street, Bonython Tower is at the Woy Woy CWA Hall boxes was unprecedented in Pages 8 to 11 operation of the Mangrove development needs additional Source: “This is a great day,” he said. Bonython Tower. Source: program of works had assisted investment into the Terrigal on Sunday, July 23, made a the party’s history. Media release, Jul 24 “Bonython Tower is no longer a mixed-use development, Mountain facility, this Media release, Jun 29 “I have been talking about region. Central Coast Council Media statement at 11.45am on July comprising of 54 luxury Paul Anderson, Bonython Continued P6 Independent Environmental the benefits of this region for a dream, but it is becoming a osford’s longeststanding eye sores, the remains of the Froggy’s skate rink on Mann St and the office building on the corner of Baker St and Georgiana Tce, are about to be demolished as part of preparation for phase one of the triple-tower Waterside development.

Independent report calls for more safeguards for Mangrove Mountain landfill

Historic moment for Gosford CBD

Belinda Neal expulsion delays Labor council candidate preselection

Terrigal Carpark being reopened

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21-storey Ikon Tower being offered for sale off the plan

buyers. “Currently, Gosford is experiencing strong pre-sales for residential units being sold off the plan, which is beneficial for both developers and buyers seeking good value in the market for new units,” he said. JMGM currently has more than $120 million in developments in progress, with a focus on high-quality residential and mixeduse developments across Sydney and along the eastern seaboard. The Ikon at 333 Mann St will comprise a single tower over a podium base that will include four levels of parking integrated into the fabric of the podium with one level partly underground, three levels of commercial tenancies, 17 levels of one, two and 10, 2017 YOUR INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER - PH: 4325 7369 three bedroom AUGUST residential apartments and landscaping. The development was approved and achieved delayed commencement within the timeframe that enabled the developer to take advantage of the former Gosford Council’s 30 per cent bonus height and floor space controls. As a result, the Gosford Local Environment Plan allowed for a maximum height of 78 metres and a floor space ratio of 6.5:1. SW Shadow The proposed four-tofive-storey podium Minister will for the accommodate four commercial Environment, the tenancies with a flState oor area of Members for An artist's impression of the Ikon tower Labor 500 square metres that could Gosford, Wyong and The accommodate various café to landscaped communal suited the site. Entrance, The open Greens space at the level three The consent was for two and office premises. NSW and the Community years from December 15, Within the tower, 15 of podium and on the rooftop. Network When the JRPP determined 2016. the one-bedroomEnvironment units will all demanding of the development be adaptable forare people in in favourthat Source: in December, 2016, it noted the special NSW Government wheelchairs or other Media release, Jun 22 the corner urgently intervenes to location, site users. Steve Connolly, Converse proportions, surrounding Communications issues Each apartmentresolve will havewaste Website, Jun 26 infrastructure, nature of direct access to aconfronting balcony or the Central Central Coast Council Gosford terrace with an area between adjoining development and Coast. DA tracker, 49489/2016 Jackie Pearson, journalist eight and 12 square metres proposed design measures resulted in a development that A report on the August 8 and residents will have access edition of ABC 4 Corners program revealed significant problems with the Erina waste Street, Gosford Offi ce: 120c industry across NSW,7369 with Phone: 4325 two importantPO Central Mail: BoxCoast 1056, Gosford 2250 examples highlighted. E-mail: editorial@centralcoastnews.net The Community Environment Website: www.centralcoastnews.net Drone photo shows the size of the landfill by 2017 Mobile www.coastcommunitynews.com.au NetworkWebsite: (CEN) has called for a Photo: Andrew Cooney Photography full inquiry into the actions of councils and managed by the decision makers for their role board of the EPA was culpable the dumping by claiming that time. “Presumably, Mr Holstein NSW Police, in the same way in the dumping of nearly one and should be sacked by NSW the EPA had assured him that million cubic metres of waste Premier, Ms Gladys Berejiklian the waste was safe and not a took their advice and did that similar high-value planning not check or believe the matters were managed by the “There needs to be an problem. at Mangrove Mountain since “However, the waste dump community that elected him.” NSW Government as state investigation into the sordid 2008. CEN wants to see the dump significant. “CEN and locals have been facts behind Gosford Council’s by that time was already well “In the four years to pilloried, ignored and accused and the NSW Environment above the level of the 280,000 closed and an Inquiry into the 2016, there had been no of misleading the public,” Protection Authority’s apparent tonnes approved by Gosford actions of the EPA. Mr Asquith said that it was prosecutions by the EPA of said CEN chairman, Mr John gross neglect of statutory Council. anyone for causing serious Asquith. harm to the environment. “Monday night on ABC 4 “Incredibly, fines for less Corners, we found out why? serious breaches have been corrupt staff, massive amounts an average of only 84 per year of money and self-interest,” he for the past 10 years. said. “CEN wants to see the EPA The object of the dumping Board sacked immediately,” was originally to level a small Mr Asquith said. part of the Mangrove Mountain According to CEN, over the RSL Memorial Golf Course past six years that EPA had: with clean fill. overseen no prosecutions for “Since then, it has grown causing serious harm to the to nearly one million cubic responsibilities. “Large sections of the waste time that investigation of environment (Tier 1 Offences); metres, with another 1.3 “In 2014, former Mayor and were of unknown origin. environmental issues worth allowed illegal dumping to million tonnes awaiting an EPA then state member for Gosford, “We now know that corrupt over $20 million was taken flourish; taken no action on licence.” Mr Chris Holstein, defended staff were involved at that away from the EPA and local waste dumping from NSW According to CEN, the whole

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Belinda Neal fights Labor expulsion

Waterfront cordoned off after fire Part of the Woy Woy waterfront was cordoned off as a crime scene following a suspicious fi re at a boat shed on the morning of Wednesday, August 2.

Rod Radford dies, aged 97

Woy Woy Bay resident, Ms Rod Radford has died, aged 97. Belinda Neal, continues to fight her expulsion from the NSW Labor Party and has called for the preselection ballot held on Sunday, July 23, to be counted.

Oval redevelopment pushed back as clubs negotiate

Youth unemployment almost half more than NSW rate

Australia Post parcel lockers to be trialled at station

A $900,000 redevelopment of the amenities at Woy Woy’s Austin Butler Oval has been pushed back to November as the football, cricket and tennis clubs negotiate with Council over the location and

The 4500 young adults aged between 15 and 24 currently living on the Peninsula face an unemployment rate of 17.3 per cent, according to the June labour statistics released by the

Woy Woy railway station has been nominated as one of the fi rst stations in the state to receive new Australia Post parcel lockers.

Liberals select candidates for ‘winnable’ council places

Council nominations close this week

Council returning offi cers based in Tuggerah

The Liberal Party has preselected candidates it believes can win positions on the Central Coast Council.

Nominations for candidates seeking to be elected to the Central Coast Council opened on Monday, July 31.

Returning offi cers for the Central Coast Local Government election have located their office at 2/1 Reliance Dve, Tuggerah.

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ABC 4 Corners blows the lid off massive waste dumping at Mangrove Mountain NSW Shadow Minister for the Environment, the State Labor Members for Gosford, Wyong and The Entrance, The Greens NSW and the Community Environment Network are all demanding that

Stop Press: EPA refers matters raised in 4 Corners program to ICAC Issues raised in the ABC 4 Corners report that highlighted illegal dumping at Spencer and mismanagement of the Mangrove Mountain landfill have been referred to the NSW Independent

Major parties leave it until the last minute to register candidates The two major parties, Labor and Liberal, were the last to register their candidates for the Central Coast election with the NSW Electoral Commission.

New Independents will review the forced amalgamation of councils The New Independent team for the September Central Coast Council election has described the action of the NSW Liberal government as farcical in their handling of Council amalgamations over the past two

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ABC 4 Corners blows the lid off massive waste dumping at Mangrove Mountain

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Next Generation Independents to stand in the Gosford East Ward A fundraising evening and special Three professional local women screening for the Central Coast are standing for election to Central New Independents will be held at Coast Council in the Gosford East Avoca Beach Picture Theatre. Ward on a platform of governance, accountability and independence. Special screening to raise funds for independent candidates

Mountain Districts Association calls on the Premier to close landfill The NSW Premier must intervene to ensure that the Mangrove Mountain landfill does not resume operation following the damning revelations made by ABC 4 Corners on Monday, August 7, according to Chance to meet Gosford West Ward candidates The Koolewong and Tascott to Point Clare Progress Association and the West Gosford Progress Association, will hold a mingle with the candidates forum on August 17. Lorraine Wilson to stand as an independent candidate Kulnura farmer, Ms Lorraine Wilson, will stand as an independent candidate for the Gosford West Ward in the Central Coast Council election on September 9.

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Subdivision of the Old Farm is thin edge of the wedge I

read with disgust your reported coverage of the ‘vote’ by the Administrator at the Council Meeting on July 26 (Agenda Item 2.6) “the 300 lot subdivision of the Old Farm at Mardi to proceed”.

I attended this meeting to try to understand what was going on. Objection to the principle of subdivision/ rezoning of this area was voiced by Mike Campbell (and others, previously), but was brushed aside, and the deletion of the shopping/tourist complex was passed with no obvious comment, thus clearing the way for development. Yet, at the same meeting, two matters on the business paper relating to Gosford Central development were deemed to be held over for the attention of the new (elected) Council after the pending election. I ask the question, what is so urgent about the Old Farm development that this matter could not

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FORUM also be held over until we have an elected body, wholly responsible to the electorate, to decide these matters? It seemed obvious that this Council had already made up its mind to allow the overall rezoning of the property. The ‘village’ component from the Planning Proposal was of no importance, now that the RFS has withdrawn its bushfire objection against the overall subdivision. So the Planning Proposal proceeds and the developer’s bulldozer revs up another gear. We, the present public of the Central Coast, and those who come after us, will lose out big time. The cancerous spread of ‘development’ west of the M1 is set to accelerate

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Martin Place attacks not reported he farce of the so called homeless tent process in Martin Place gets worse every day.

now in disregard of the Central Coast Regional Plan 2036, which specifically requires Council to ‘protect the scenic amenity’. This with the knowledge (per the Plan) that there are over 450 hectares of land currently available for ‘rural residential purposes’ in the area in question. This is a bad result, and this Council’s continuing disregard for the proximity of the main water supply for the Central Coast (Mardi Dam), which is adjacent to this new suburb, is extraordinary. Email, Aug 8 Dave Hollingsworth, Mardi

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FORUM lies, as Australian politicians danced in tune to American war-tomtoms.

How strange but we do need a plebiscite for same sex people to marry. Email, Aug 13 Richard Ryan, Summerland Point

Developer claims no association with property developers r Troy Stolz, number two on Mr Doug Eaton’s election ticket, makes it extremely clear on his Linkedin page, that his company, Stolz Holdings Pty Ltd, is a property developer.

Yet both Mr Eaton and Mr Stolz, on their candidacy declaration, claim that they have no close association with a corporation that is a property developer. This is just not true. Why is it that Mr Eaton cannot be forthright and acknowledge the association? It would have made no difference in nominating to run for a council

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election. This problem seems to be endemic in Mr Doug Eaton’s behaviour. When he was Mayor of Wyong Council, many projects which should have been dealt with in open council meetings, were dealt with in a confidential meeting, so that ratepayer’s had no idea of the money being spent. This shroud of secrecy is not what democracy is all about. The question is why? The Central Coast deserves better than what we had to suffer in the past. It’s time to elect new

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House fire in Gorokan

Man charged following police pursuit man was charged following a pursuit in Doyalson on Friday, August 4.

Just after 5:00pm, officers from Tuggerah Lakes Local Area Command were conducting traffic enforcement duties on the Pacific Highway, Doyalson, when they detected a Subaru WRX speeding in an 80km per hour zone. Police stopped the vehicle and conducted a mobile drug test on the 35-year-old man driving the car. The test allegedly returned a positive

reading. Upon being told he was under arrest, the driver has allegedly started his vehicle and drove south on the Pacific Hwy. A pursuit ensued. A short time later, the Subaru left the road onto an embankment, before it hit a Holden Captiva and a small passenger bus. The driver allegedly attempted to flee the scene but was detained by members of the public, before police arrived and placed him under arrest. The man was treated for head injuries by NSW

Ambulance paramedics and taken to John Hunter Hospital. Upon release from hospital, the 35-yearold man was taken to Waratah Police Station, where he was charged with exceed speed by more than 45km per hour, Pursuit (Skye’s Law), drive recklessly/furiously or speed in a manner dangerous and escape lawful custody. He was granted strict conditional bail and will appear before Newcastle Local Court on Thursday, August 24. Source: Media release, Aug 5 NSW Police media

Fatal single vehicle crash in Magenta I

nvestigations are underway following a fatal single vehicle crash in Magenta.

Police and emergency services were called to Wilfred Barrett Dve, just after 11:00am, Saturday, August 5, following reports that a car had veered off the road and struck a tree. A man was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics, but died at

the scene. Officers attached to Tuggerah Lakes Local Area Command established a crime scene and have commenced inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the incident. A report will be prepared for the Coroner. Source: Media release, Aug 5 NSW Police media

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Four fire trucks attended the Mary Street fire Photo: James Mason

wo residents were taken to hospital following a house fire in Mary St, Gorokan, on Wednesday, August 9.

The two-bedroom fibro home was occupied by two elderly residents, a man and a woman, who self-evacuated when they realised the house was on fire. One resident suffered minor burns and the other was treated for smoke inhalation. NSW Fire and Rescue reported that one room was severely damaged and the remainder of the home was damaged by

heat, smoke and water. Central Coast Duty Inspector for NSW Fire and Rescue, Mr Steve Moran, said the fire had started in one of the home’s bedrooms but, due to the extent of the damage, the cause was undetermined. An asbestos alert was also issued and Hazmat crews attended the scene, which Mr Moran said was standard

practice in house fires where asbestos was present. Residents from a neighbouring group home were also evacuated from their house as a precautionary measure. Four fire trucks attended the fire and Mr Moran said it had rendered the house “structurally unsound”. Source: Website, Aug 9 NSW Central Coast Incident Alerts Facebook page Interview, Aug 10 Steve Moran, NSW Fire and Rescue Central Coast Jackie Pearson, journalist

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August 15, 2017

Quick Meals for Kooris at Home launched

Fundraising event in support of Cure Brain Cancer Foundation A

black tie fundraising event, in support of the Cure Brain Cancer Foundation, will be held at Mingara Recreation Club on Sunday, September 30.

Wyong High School students Angel Owens and Carolyn Kelly

new practical food and nutrition resource was launched to the Central Coast A b o r i g i n a l community on Friday, August 11, at a National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day celebration. Quick Meals for Kooris at Home was developed to promote and support healthy family food preparation at home. The resource was officially launched at the Benevolent Society’s National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day event at Wyong Race Club. Students from Wyong High School, HopeTown School and Gorokan High School participated in a

cook-off, using different recipes in the resource. The resource provides basic healthy eating information, healthy snack and easy meal ideas, as well as advice on what to drink, tips for saving money on food, basic safe food handling and hygiene information. It contains over 20 tested healthy recipes, each with a photo of the ingredients and a photo of the end result. District Public Health Nutritionist, Ms Lesley Marshall, who helped develop the resource, in partnership with the Benevolent Society, Central Coast Community Programs, said the resource serves multiple functions. “We needed an easyto-use recipe book to supplement our Quick Meals for Kooris program,

which is designed to help Aboriginal people improve their health by gaining knowledge and skills around cooking healthy meals for the family,” Ms Marshall said. “We wanted a resource people could take home and refer to after the program,” she said. “The great thing about this book is that it can also be used as a stand-alone resource for Aboriginal people to use at home, whether they do a practical cooking course or not,” she said. Quick Meals for Kooris at Home is available for download at no cost at cclhd.health.nsw.gov. au/ourservices/nutrition/ Pages/Public-HealthNutrition.aspx. Source: Media release, Aug 10 Casey Virgin, Central Coast Local Health District

50th Mission Invited!

The Toast a Brain Tumourist Gala Fundraiser will be the first of its kind on the Central Coast. Organiser of the event, Mr Brett Finneran, said he hoped to see 150 to 250 people in attendance. He said the aim was to raise as much money as possible but also to raise awareness.

“I’m on a crusade to bring brain cancer up to notice with the other wellknown cancers,” he said. He said he had received support from the Helping Hands Network, who had donated several items to be used as prizes in an auction, as well as an auctioneer. He also mentioned support from the community. “It’s unreal, community support has been overwhelming,” he said. Mr Finneran said he did not like the term brain cancer, and referred to himself as “a reformed brain tumourist of 28 years”. He was first diagnosed

on December 6, 1988, the night of his Year 10 graduation. After five months of heavy-duty chemotherapy, he was released from hospital. “Chemo’s a great diet, I got down to 32 kilograms,” Mr Finneran said. He said that being able to keep his sense of humour, as well as his love of surfing, has helped him stay alive. “I refused to die until I got out for another surf,” he said. Source: Interview, Aug 10 Brett Finneran, Recovered Brain Tumourist Scott Falconer, journalist

State Governor meets with asbestos victims F

our local residents have attended a meeting with NSW Governor, Mr David Hurley, on the issue of asbestos related diseases. Ms Judy Gold and Ms Sue Kerney from Berkeley Vale, and Mr Colin and Ms Helene Angus from Ourimbah, were present at the meeting.

Governor Hurley is the senior patron of the Asbestos Diseases Foundation of Australia (ADFA), which organised the event. ADFA president, Mr Barry Robson, said Australia continued to have the highest per capita rate of asbestos related disease anywhere on earth. “Over the next four

decades, it is estimated that 25,000 Australians will die from mesothelioma, an aggressive cancer caused by asbestos exposure, while double that number are expected to die from other lung cancers caused by exposure to asbestos fibres,” Mr Robson said. Source: Media release, Aug 4 Tim Vollmer, Mountain Media

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VET course changed Kayla Chapel’s life

s Kayla Chapel, an Indigenous teenager from Wyong, said she was “on the wrong track” until she started a Vocational Education and Training (VET) course in construction which helped her rebuild her life. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Mr Scot MacDonald, said a tough upbringing had left the 19 year old struggling to finish school, experimenting with drugs and wrestling with depression. “Kayla has turned her life around after embarking on a Cert II course in construction with support from Smart and Skilled, the NSW Government’s training framework, which helps people get the skills they need to find a job,” Mr MacDonald said. “The course is tailormade for students who need a bit more support

and is a partnership between the NSW Government, training provider Construction Trade Qualifications (CTQ), and employment service provider, Castle Personnel,” he said. “Kayla was among the first group of 14 students to graduate from the course last May, and has since been offered ongoing training and work with CTQ as a Teacher’s Assistant Educator, this is a fantastic outcome. “The course gave Kayla experience in a number of construction areas including residential construction, pool building and installation, window construction and installation, joinery and scaffolding, NBN installation, and trainer’s aide work. “Students were given individual education pathways and tutoring, taught techniques for stress management, confidence building and employee skills, and even help with nutrition and travel tips.

“In fact, more than 70 per cent of the students have been given job opportunities after undertaking work experience with local and Sydneybased businesses,” Mr MacDonald said. Drawing on the experiences of her past, Kayla found herself taking a leadership role among her training group to help them overcome their fears and self-doubt. “I wasn’t meant to take over the leadership role but the other students came to me for advice, so I took them under my wing,” she said. “CTQ said I was an asset to the company,” Ms Chapel said. “It was the best thing I’ve ever done. “It’s the only course I’ve ever stayed in until the end and I got so much knowledge and picked up so many skills,” Ms Chapel said. Source: Media release, Aug 13 Kit Hale, office of Scot MacDonald

Wadalba is the 600th STELR school

a d a l b a Community School will officially enrol as the 600th STELR school, on Thursday, August 10. The event will be in the presence of the Governor of NSW, His Excellency General The Honourable Mr David Hurley AC DSC (Ret’d) FTSE and Ms Linda Hurley. The Governor will present the school with a set of STELR Renewable Energy equipment. The STELR program is now in more than 20 per cent of Australian high schools, with an estimated 75,000 secondary students and more than 2,000 teachers involved each year. STELR was launched with State and Federal funding. STELR has had longterm anchor support from private organisations and universities. This has enabled the dramatic expansion of the Program to reach 600 schools.

Students from Wadalba Community School will be able to engage with the Science and Technology Education Leveraging Relevance. Mr Peter Pentland, Executive Manager ATSE School Programs, said the 600th school was a great achievement. “When we started this journey in 2007, we were aiming for wide adoption of the STELR principles, designed to respond to the declining participation in STEM subjects in schools and

tertiary institutions,” said Mr Pentland. Wadalba Community School Principal, Mr Jason McGrath said: “We are delighted that, with the support of our partners, we have been able to achieve such a dramatic expansion of the program,” Mr Pentland said. Source: Media release, Aug 8 Bill Mackey, Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering

EDUCATION

Luke Stanbury the first to complete newly created trade qualification

ateau Bay resident, Mr Luke Stanbury, has become the first person in Australia to complete the newly created trade qualification for the blind manufacturing and installation industry.

Previously the industry had no formal qualifications. Mr Stanbury completed his Certificate Three in Blinds, Awnings, Security Screens and Grilles in July 2017, becoming the first to complete the newly-created certificate at TAFE. Director of Premier Shades, Awnings and

Blinds, Ms Sharon Tieman, said she wanted employees to have trade credibility and a secure career path. “We saw a lot of backyard operators creeping into the marketplace with

an ad hoc approach to installation, manufacturing and customer service,” she said. Source: Media release, Aug 2 Sharon Tieman, Premier Shades, Awnings and Blinds

PCYC youth program funded by Wallarah 2 Coal Project

allarah 2 Coal Project has provided funding to Bateau Bay PCYC to help it target youth crime reduction and prevention.

Bateau Bay PCYC Case Manager, Senior Constable Racquel Hasset, said the money would be spent on more youth programs. “This grant from the will fund a 10-week program for 10 to 12 youths, 14 to 16 years of age, who have disengaged from education or have low attendance at school,” she said. “They will attend the Bateau Bay PCYC for two hours a week, participating in a workshop, lunch, then a physical fitness session of basketball, hockey or

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fitness. “The program includes a trip to Cessnock Gaol, where they speak with a warden about the consequences of getting a criminal record.” Senior Constable Hasset, and Senior Constable Webb, have worked as youth case

managers for 10 years. Through their efforts, they have achieved an 88 per cent success rate with offenders not reoffending over two years. Source: Media release, Aug 9 Peter Smith, Wallarah 2 Coal Project

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The Umbilical Brothers to amuse at The Art House

Outstanding Service Awards presented

ixteen local r e s i d e n t s involved in Scouts Australia have received awards in recognition of outstanding service to Scouting by an adult.

yong audiences will be the first to see routines from The Umbilical Brothers’ unreleased show, tentatively titled “Mess”, after their performance of SpeedMouse at The Art House on August 19. David Collins, one half of the comedy duo, said regional areas were always the first to see new material. Mr Collins said they test out new material in places like Wyong, go to bigger cities with a polished product and then return to regional areas to perform it again. However he did not seem to like the word “polished” when referring to Umbilical Brothers performances. “We never like our show to be too polished, we always like to have some elasticity in our show,” he

said. He said the shows evolve over time, with smaller towns getting sometimes drastically different versions of previous performances, an experience not available to those in the capital cities. The upcoming performance of SpeedMouse will be an example of the type of alterations the Umbilical Brothers have done to existing performances, as Mr Collins said whole sections of the show have been removed or

changed. “It’s like a whole new show,” he said. He said the reasoning behind the changes was so that audiences would not just be watching the same show as the DVD. The SpeedMouse tour has been organised alongside an upcoming release of an Umbilical Brothers DVD, ‘Not Suitable for Children’. Mr Collins stressed that the title was an accurate description of the content. “I know it may seem stupid, but the DVD ‘Not

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Suitable for Children’ is not suitable for children,” he said. In contrast, he said the upcoming show at The Art House was appropriate for all ages. “Apparently the theatre is saying it’s over 15s or over 18s only, but that’s not correct,” he said. “Tell parents to bring their kids, it will be the best night of their life.” Source: Website, Aug 3 The Umbilical Brothers Interview, Aug 3 David Collins, The Umbilical Brothers Scott Falconer, Journalist

The awards were announced by the Governor-General, Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), who is also the Chief Scout of Australia. The recipients have been recognised as those who have regularly gone beyond the regular meeting nights to ensure that the children in their care had exciting programmes that challenged them and helped develop important life skills. Local award recipients included a Silver Emu award presented to Ms Deborah Dickson, Central Coast Lakes District Leader, Adult Training. The Silver Koala was

awarded to Ms Kerrilyn Rimmer, Cub Scout Leader at 1st Budgewoi. The Meritorious Service Award was presented to: Mr Craig Adamson, Cub Scout Leader, 1st Tuggerah Lakes; Ms Elizabeth BarnabyBrown, District Leader, Central Coast Lakes; Ms Jeanine Bond, District Leader, Central Coast Lakes; Ms Sue Easton, Scout Leader, 1st Kanwal; and, Mr David Jenkins, Scout Leader, 1st Noraville. Local recipients of the Special Service Award were: Ms Emma Herring, Non Uniform Adult Helper, 1st Noraville; Ms Annette Jones, Group Leader, 1st Gwandalan; Ms Triscia Von Pralitz, Cub Scout Leader, 1st Kanwal; and, Mr Kenneth Worth, Cub Scout Leader, 1st Ourimbah. Source: Media release, August 1 Brian Perrem, District Commissioner Central Coast Lakes Scouting District

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Toukley RSL chefs win major award Toukley duo have beaten out 27 hopefuls to claim top honours at the 2017 ClubsNSW Chef’s Table event.

Toukley RSL’s executive chef, Mr Alex Patterson, and head chef, Mr Kurt Sonneman, were named these year’s Gold Award winners, after battling it out in a MasterChef style cook off in June. The pair were named winners at the ClubsNSW Chef’s Table Gala and awards evening at Doltone House, Sydney, on July 24. Mr Patterson said he and Mr Sonneman had no idea how things would turn out after the June cook off. “We were very nervous leading into the competition, as it was our first time competing, but we make a really good team and have worked together for a few years now, so we were confident we could deliver our menu and keep calm,” Mr Patterson said. “There was a lot of pressure in the kitchen, working alongside some of the best chefs in the industry, but we managed to stay calm and produce some dishes that we were really proud of. “By the end of the day, we were super happy and relieved in

Mr Alex Patterson and Mr Kurt Sonneman at the Gala our performance and so grateful to had been a part of it,” he added. Every year the battle royale style cook off imposes a different set of restrictions on competitors to test their ingenuity, creativity and talent under pressure. This year’s event saw competitors design a three course menu with a maximum food cost of $22 a head.

Mr Patterson said being named the Coast’s first Gold Award winners was a dream come true for the pair of Toukley chefs. “It was very surprising and not expected when they called out our venue as the winner. “I think we were so shocked with the result, it was very emotional, not only for us, but our club as well.

“There were so many great chefs that competed, and to be named as the gold winner was a dream come true. “It is a career highlight for both our careers and an enormous accolade to achieve. “Personally, it is a very emotional time, as we are so humbled to have represented the Central Coast and brought the Coast its first Chef’s Table

gold medal. “It also shows that the Coast should be seen as a dining destination and that not all food is in Sydney, it’s in our local clubs too.” “This win means so much to our Club, staff, members and the Coast as a whole. “We have such a supportive board and management here.

“We opened up our new restaurant one year ago with the desire to position Club Toukley in a food market that rivalled the best establishments on the Coast or in Sydney. “We are looking forward to the future of our club and continuing to produce high quality food in our restaurant.” Mr Patterson said. The Chef’s Table Competition was created to reward and recognise the many talented chefs, cooks and apprentices in NSW clubs. Keenly contested every year, the competition offers clubs a unique way to showcase their chefs’ culinary talents and to promote their venue as a true dining destination. It is also designed to develop and challenge the skills and knowledge of kitchen teams. As recipients of the Gold Award, Mr Patterson and Mr Sonneman, have won a trip to the Anuga food festival in Cologne, Germany. Taking place in October, Anuga is a five day international food fair that showcases the top brands in the food and beverage sector, including retail and catering technology and specialty suppliers. Source: Interview, Jul 31 Alex Patterson, Toukley RSL Dilon Luke, journalist

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Budgewoi woman wins Lotto

Makers Studio members to exhibit at Kooindah Waters embers of The Makers Studio, Central Coast, are bringing a new collaborative exhibition to Wyong in September.

The exhibition, entitled Coastal Elements, will officially open on September 5 at Kooindah Waters Resort. Coastal Elements will run from September 5 until October 15. Artists represented include: Ms Leah Bennetts, Ms Lindsay Cameron, Ms Janine Debenham, Ms Barbara

retired Budgewoi woman, who wished to remain anonymous, was one of three division one winning entries in the Lotto draw held on Wednesday, August 9. She claimed the guaranteed division one prize of $1 million. She said she was ready to relax and holiday in every state of Australia following her windfall. The registered player received a call from NSW Lotteries on the morning of Thursday, August 10, but initially did not believe her win was real. “I’ve just got out of bed,” she said. “Is this a joke?” The woman soon realised her 18-game entry, marked using family birthdates, had

Elkins, Ms Kadira Jennings, Ms Emilia Krumm, Ms Trena Lowe, Ms Lisa MacArthurEdwards, Ms Cheryl McCoy, Ms Julie MacDonald, Ms Trudi Nesbit, Ms Barbara Newton, Ms Therese Gabriel Wilkins and Ms Carol Vesper. The members of The Makers combine to bring sculpture, handmade prints, paintings and textiles to capture their interpretation of Coastal Elements. Source: Media release, Aug 6 Therese Gabriel Wilkins, Coastal Elements

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ontemporary dance company, Australian Dance Theatre, will be performing at The Art House, Wyong.

To inspire local talent, The Art House and Australian Dance Theatre will also run a youth masterclass to give encouragement to up-and-coming local

dancers. The free workshop is open to teenagers aged 13 to 17, who are experienced dancers, and will run on August 28. Local dancers will learn from Australian Dance Theatre’s award-winning company dancers and will have the opportunity to ask questions and learn new choreography.

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arm now.” Budgewoi Newsagency owner, Ms Jan Hewes, said she screamed with delight when she discovered her outlet had sold a division one winning entry. “We’re very excited. “I read that we’d sold a winning ticket at 3:00am and started screaming,” she said. “This is our first division one winning entry since taking over the store in 2012. “Congratulations to the winner. “We’re so happy for them and wish them all the very best with their prize. “Hopefully it’s the first of many more division one wins for our customers.” Source: Media release, Aug 10 Matthew Hart, NSW Lotteries

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delivered the division one prize. “A million dollars; we’ve won a million dollars,” the woman exclaimed. “Oh my god. “Well I’ve stopped shaking and I’ve had a drink of water. “That’s good news. “I never thought it would happen to me,” she said. The woman said she planned to use her million-dollar windfall to help her family and enjoy her retirement. “We love where we live so we just want to have a holiday and relax really,” she said. “We’ll go have a holiday in every state of Australia for a time. “I might be able to talk my husband into buying another car too. “I’ll be able to twist his

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Registrations are open now but places are strictly limited. As part of a national tour, Australian Dance Theatre, will be in Wyong for one performance of their work, Be Your Self Redux. Source: Media release, Aug 8 Emily Carryer, The Art House

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Girls’ Squadron receives $2,000 grant

Benevolent Society host Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day

Mr Peter Smith with members of the Doyalson Squadron and Ms Pam Price

he Benevolent S o c i e t y celebrated National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day with a special day of culture and family fun at Wyong Racecourse on Friday, August 11.

National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day is for families to celebrate the importance role that family culture and community play role in the development and wellbeing of children. It’s a day for local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children to stand tall and feel connected and proud. The 2017 theme was, value our rights respect our culture and bring us home.

The significance of ‘bring us home’ marks the 10 year anniversary of the bringing them home report that was released by the Federal Government in 2007. At the racecourse, the day consisted of an opening ceremony with acts from local schools and high schools showcasing their talents, from Dreamtime stories to an Aboriginal Choir called the Ngara Choir, and the Gorokan High School Dance and Didge Group, with a special singing performance from a student at Hopetown. Nine support services hosted a table with free craft activities for community participation. Source: Email, Aug 8 Cassa Hinton, The Benevolent Society

he Wallarah 2 Coal Project has donated $2,000 to the Doyalson Girls’ Squadron of the Australian Air League, to help them complete a new outdoor activity area at their facility.

The Doyalson Girls’ Squadron of the Australian Air League is a voluntary not for profit organisation, and selffunded, catering for the interests of women and girls from eight years of age. The Squadron is staffed by female volunteers who work with the girls of any ethnicity or learning level, in the areas of life skills, personal and physical development, leadership skills, job/

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career opportunities and community service projects. Fundraising is conducted to support socially and financially disadvantaged families. Since its inception 30 years ago, the Doyalson Girls’ Air League Squadron has a track record of managing and delivering many and varied programs and projects. These cover aviation, general interest, physical-sporting activities, leadership, and community service projects, as well as power flying and gliding, and career related courses, including conducting the Compass and Duke of Edinburgh Awards schemes, with some 300 girls and women involved over the years.

“The purpose of this funding is to construct an extension to our sheltered, wheelchair accessible, outdoor activity area, with lighting. This will provide the means to make available, daytime and evening programs, to a greater number of girls and women with disabilities and special needs, empowering them with the opportunity to enhance personal development, become actively involved in community projects and develop life skills” says Ms Pam Price, Officer Commanding of the Doyalson Girls’ Squadron. Mr Peter Smith, Environment and Community Manager from Wyong Coal, visited the proposed project

area at the squadron’s Doyalson facilities. “Wyong Coal has provided previous funding to the Doyalson Girls’ Squadron under our Wallarah 2 Community Foundation grants program and we are thrilled to again assist in improving their facilities,” Mr Smith said. “The squadron is very active and the girls clearly develop various important life skills and self-confidence,” he said. “The guidance, instruction and support provided by Pam and the leadership group is very effective and the improved facilities will be a worthwhile initiative to help their efforts.” Source: Media release, Jul 11 Sandra Dunshea, Wyong Coal

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ANIMAL CARE Central Coast Cat Care

$20 Desexing Special Cats only No Pedigrees 4388 6448 4325 3163

COMMUNITY GROUPS 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

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

Diggers Toastmasters Club 2nd & 4th Monday Diggers@TheEntrance Club Improve your confidence in communication Meetings are interesting, informative and fun. Contact Ron 0419 766 502 ron@ihold.com.au Central Coast Community Legal Centre Not for profit service providing free legal advice. Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

4353 4988 centralcoast@clc.net.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 0412 200 571 0437 699 366

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Central Coast benefits@nswja.org.au Social Group Social contact, Volunteering entertainment events, new Central Coast friendships, for 30’s-60’s Refer potential volunteers Live music, house parties, dinners, BBQs, picnics, trips to community organisations and provide support to away etc. volunteers and community Monthly Meet & Chat organisations. 0422 243 101 email cco30s@live.com.au Training for volunteers and managers of volunteers The Creative Information Sessions held Compassion Centre Inc. regularly across the Coast Secondhand Shopping, 4329 7122 recruit@volcc.org.au Upcycling Minimalism, Creativity, Community Lounge Area, Free Wifi, or a Wyong Neighbourhood Centre cuppa and chat, call in Supporting disadvantaged and see us at 5/22-32 vulnerable and isolated Pacific Highway members of our community (Next to BYO Cellars) offering a range of 0437 048 815 community services, events, projects, workshops, arts Gambling Solutions Gambling help counsellors programs and an open providing free confidential community garden. professional service to 4353 1750 gamblers, family and friends Woy Woy, Kincumber, Wyong Toastmasters Gosford and The Entrance Club 4344 7992 Wedding speeches, work presentations, Freemasons put your butterflies into Annual event 4th Thurs in formation. May each year We are here to assist Regular event 4th Thurs 10.30am - 1st, 3rd & 5th monthly from 10am Friday Wyong RSL Anzac Ladies are invited Avenue Wyong Morisset Masonic Centre 0415 158 733 Westlake Daylight wyongtoastmasters@gmail.com Masonic Lodge 5 Yambo Street Morisset Jack Harris 4392 1231 Central Coast Cactus and Succulent Club Lake Munmorah Senior 3rd Sat 1 to 3.30pm Citizens Club Plants for Sale, Raffles, Computer Classes, dancing, afternoon tea exercise, pilates, yoga, craft, Charmhaven carpet bowls and Tai Chi. Community Centre 4358 8390 0401 544 052 4399 2420 Long Jetty Senior Citizens Club Central Coast Computer classes, line Permaculture dancing, tai chi and zumba meet friendly like minded gold - M-F, 9am to 3pm people at our information for full list of activities night held at Tuggerah 4332 5522 Community Hall on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Long Jetty Over 6:30 for 7pm start 50s Club Bob on 0412 133 808 Indoor bowls, computers, exercises, yoga, linedancing, tai chi and more 9am to 3pm Better Hearing 4332 5522 Australia Central Coast

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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 8 community JP Desks in Wyong Area

Hearing loss management Support and educational group providing practical experience and confidence Learn the benefits to 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

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

GROW Support Groups Small friendly groups formed to learn how to overcome anxiety, depression and loneliness and to improve mental health and well-being. Anonymous, free and open to all. Weekly meetings at Bateau Bay and Wyong 1800 558 268 www.grow.org.au

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

Coastal a Cappella Dynamic award winning women’s a cappella chorus new members always welcome. Music eduction provided Lots of Performance opportunities, or hire us for your next event. 0412 948 450 coastalacappella@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

Central Coast Greens The Central Coast Greens For a fairer, more transparent and accountable government based on democratic principles Local, state-wide, national and international issues and campaigns - Council and parliamentary representation Developing a new economy Protecting our environment Peaceful conflict resolution Community participation We meet monthly every 3rd Thu - Details and info: centralcoast.nsw.greens.org.au centralcoastgreens@gmail.com

NSW Labor Party The Entrance Day Branch Monthly meetings to discuss and debate policy as well as campaign for local labor candidates and Members of Parliament. 2nd Mon 2pm The Entrance Leagues Club 4332 2907 Warnervale Branch - NSW Labor Party To support and promote

NSW Labor within the Warnervale area. 3rd Tue 7pm Hamlyn Terrace Community Centre 0419 128 497

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Marine Rescue Bridge Club Tuggerah Lakes Social bridge Tues, 9.45amVolunteers wanted, 1pm challenging conditions, The Greens The Entrance interrupted meals, early Toowoon Bay (with or without a partner) starts, breathtaking Probus Club Len 4332 6989 Tuggerah Lakes views. Morning tea, guest speakers David 4392 0606 Rewards: - Saving talking on topics relevant to Seniors, as well as regular distressed boaters or maybe Tuggerah Lakes U3A saving a life exciting social events. 4th Long Jetty - Discussions, 0488 442 051 Thur 10am. play reading, cryptic uc.tuggerahlakes@marinerescuensw. Anglican Church Hall, crosswords, talks, readers com.au Cnr Brooke Ave & Eastern group, Mahjong - Creative writing, Rd., Bateau Bay SPECIAL INTEREST Toukley French conversation 4334 3979 Biz Plus Networking Berkeley Vale - Music Association Appreciation Tuggerah Combined Grow your business Chittaway Bay - Movies Probus Club Inc and in the process build 4390 2451 Meet new friends and enjoy www.tugglakesu3a.info worthwhile relationships. social events. Biz Networking breakfasts 2nd Thur., 10:30am, guest Mingara Indoor Every Thur 7:15- 9am speakers. Bowls Club Erina Leagues Club Social outings 3rd Thur. Daily competition (singles, Geoff Neilson Woodbury Park Community pairs & triples) Winner’s network@bizplus.com.au Hall, Mardi Prize Strongly social. Sun 4351 0450 9.30am- Noon. Central Coast Tenants’ Mon 6.30–9pm. Advice and Advocacy Wed 9.30am-2pm Service Ray 4389 2567 Free telephone advice and Inner Wheel Club Mingara Club advocacy for all tenants Wyong 4349 7799 as well as residents in Women’s club with the raymurphy1935@hotmail.com residential parks common interest of giving 4353 5515 back to the community cctaas@hotmail.com while developing lasting friendships. KI-DO Mingara Judo National Parks 7.00 pm 3rd Wed Wyong Academy Association Uniting Church Junior boys and girls Central Coast 4393 2755 Mon and Wed Two classes iiw.au.wyong@gmail.com Twice weekly bush walks, 6-8.30pm from 7yrs Kangy varying distances and Angy The Lions Club of grades of difficulty. 0413 237 010 Explore, enjoy scenery, Wyong Inc www.kidomingarajudo.com.au fauna, flora, history. Keep 47 years supporting fit and make friends local activities WOMENS GROUPS 4389 4423 & Join us - Meet new friends 4332 7378 4th Tues Monthly 6:30pm BPW Central Coast Don Small / Lions Empowering women of all Naval Association retirement village ages in the areas of work, of Australia Call James education, well-being and Tuggerah Lakes SS 0415 909 269 friendship. www.wyong.nsw.lions.org.au Meeting of serving and Monthly dinner meetings, ex-serving naval personnel two course meal and The Rotary Club male and female who will speaker. of the Entrance Inc. have an interest in naval Community transport avail. ways and discussing the A small, friendly and Chris Levis ways of the present Navy effective club supporting 0438 989 199 many local organisations, 2nd Sat monthly at Diggers bpwcentralcoast@hotmail.com www.bpw.com.au/central-coast Club, The Entrance and international Rotary 4389 4004 Activities. Northern Women’s Meetings 6.30 pm Tues Health Centre Central Coast Lapidary Mingara Recreation Club Family law advice, Club Minerals & Gems 0409 449 498 counselling, therapeutic and Learn silverwork, rotarytheentrance@gmail.com social groups, workshops, Cabochons, Faceting, Torchbearers for domestic violence and Enamelling, Stone Fieldtrips Legacy Toukley abuse issues. & fossicking Weekly Raising funds for Brisbane Workshops Tues and Thurs All services are provided by Waters Legacy. Harry women for women 8.30am-2.30pm Moore Golf Day, Garage 4351 1152 Thurs 6-10pm 10 Ourimbah www.cccwhc.com.au markets and street stalls. Creek Rd Ourimbah 2nd Mon 9.30am Norah 4362 2246 cclapidary@optusnet.com.au Head Legacy 0414 701 489 hartas@bigpond.net. Central Coast aurotarytheentrance@gmail.com Soaring Club Inc Gliding Club, Learn to Northern Settlement fly, Instruction FREE to Services - Volunteers members. Friendly visits to the elderly 14 Y/O and up for Training in nursing homes. Thur, Sat, Sun (weather People with a second permitting) warnervale.labor@gmail.com

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St Andrews to celebrate 75 years S

t Andrews Presbyterian Church at The Entrance will celebrate its 75 year anniversary on

Sunday, August 27. Reverend David Burke will be a guest speaker for the event. There will also be music and a special church

luncheon. The celebration start at 9:00am.

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Source: Email, Aug 4 St Andrews Presbyterian Church

Church group undertakes phase one of White Ribbon making

embers from the Warnervale Regional Uniting Church gathered recently at Warnies Cafe for a working bee. They were making up the bulk kits of ribbons, pins and backing cards for White Ribbon Central Coast. Organiser, Mr Peter McGilvray, said: “We make bulk kits that then go out to various other groups who put together the individual ribbons to be handed out during the

16 Days of Activism in November. “This is an annual event and there is never any problem getting enough helpers. “Everyone is willing to be involved in supporting White Ribbon to raise awareness of violence against women. “We would like to thank Warnies for their support,” Mr McGilvray said. Ms Jayne Waldon of Warnies said: “Here at Warnies, we are all about community and are very

happy to lend support to White Ribbon Central Coast and Warnervale Regional Uniting Church. “White Ribbon does a great job in their efforts to inform and educate.” The aim of White Ribbon Central Coast is to prevent reduce and eliminate domestic and family violence on the Central Coast through education, awareness, advocacy and community engagement. Source: Media release, Aug 7 Lynne Matson, Warnervale Regional Uniting Church

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

Tuesday, Aug 15 Smart Cities Intelligent Communities Forum, Nexus Business Hub, 4 Amy Close, North Wyong

Saturday, Aug 19 The Umbilical Brothers present Speedmouse, The Art House, Wyong

Wednesday, Aug 23 Central Coast Council meeting, Wyong Chamber, 5:00pm

Friday, Aug 25 Wyong Drama Group Coast Theatre Company presents Proof, Wyong Grove Theatre, 7:30pm to Saturday, September 2

Saturday, Sep 2 Central Coast Cactus and Succulent Club Spring Sales Day, Charmhaven Community Centre,

Narara Ave, Charmhaven, 9:00am to 1:00pm Wyong Roos Foundation Launch, The Showroom, Wyong Rugby League Club, 6:00pm arrival for 6:30pm start

Tuesday, Sep 5 Coastal Elements exhibition by The Makers Studio including sculptures, painting, textiles and course prints, Kooindah Resort, Wyong, until October 15

Friday, Sep 8 Red and White Trivia Night, Inner Wheel Clubs on the Central Coast in support of Cord Blood Research, Diggers at The Entrance, 315 The Entrance Road, doors open 6:00pm for 6:30pm start The Glen Miller

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Last end decider Budgewoi compete gives Mingara the in Gala Day President’s Pairs title B udgewoi Public School’s Senior Rugby League team participated in the Central Coast Rugby League Gala Day at Ourimbah last Wednesday.

The team played three games throughout the day, being against Toukley, Berkeley Vale and Woy Woy South Public schools. The first game against Toukley was a good result as Budgewoi registered a 10-0 win. The team had good ball control and defended very well to keep Toukley scoreless. The most memorable tackle was when Kaleb tackled an opposing player over the side line to stop a scoring chance. The second game saw a few changes in positions with a couple of students feeling sick or injured. The score-line went try for try. Budgewoi were down 0-6 early, due to poor ball control, which

defence. The only difference was the Woy Woy South number 7, who made two great individual runs to score two great tries. His first try gave them the lead 0-6 and then we hit back with Lucas scoring a great try, his third of the day to make it 6-6. With four minutes remaining, the Woy Woy South number 7 scored his second flashy try and gave them their winning score of 6-12. The Budgewoi team attacked the try line in the final minutes of the game and nearly scored right at the end after Brodie reached the line, but the try was disallowed. Overall it was truly a great performance by the team throughout the day. They were very competitive throughout each game and showed tremendous improvement from the knockout they participated in earlier in the year.

gave Berkeley Vale an opportunity close to our line, which they took. Six minutes later, with better ball control and stronger defence, Budgewoi obtained better field position and Chan made a strong run to burst through and score his second try for the day, and with Kaidyn kicking the goal, to make the score was 6-6. Once again some poor ball control resulted in Berkeley Vale scoring straight away to make the score 6-12. Budgewoi once again ground their way back into the game and Lucas made a superb run to score under the posts and Jaykob kicking the goal to once again lock the scores up at 12-12. Budgewoi once again gave Berkeley Vale the ball in our half and they scored again to win the game 18-12. The third game was against the team that won the pool, Woy Woy South. The team once again played very well with strong runs and great

Source: Newsletter, Jul 31 Budgewoi Public School

Mingara’s Tom Townsend & Barry Pike snare President’s Pairs title in a cliffhanger

ingara bowlers have taken out the President’s Pairs in a tight final against Woy Woy.

Bowls Central Coast hosted the President’s Pairs competition in Terrigal, for Grade 5 pennant players and below. The final was contested by Mingara’s Barry Pike and Tom Townsend and Woy Woy’s Roger Townend and Jason Rigby. Both teams had performed strongly in the sectional rounds and were poised for a close

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befitting of a final. The Mingara combination will now contest the Bowls NSW State Final on October 21 and 22, at Ettalong Memorial Bowling Club. Source: Media release, Jul 16 Kevin Dring, Bowls Central Coast

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Central Coast Sevens will see Chinese teams competing

Bombers celebrate their Triple Premiership Reunion T

he Killarney Vale Bombers AFL club celebrated their Triple Premiership Reunion on Saturday, August 5.

The three victorious teams from 1987, 1997 and 2007 joined together for the function. Killarney Vale Life Member and 2007 Premiership player, Corey Shackleton, said it was a

he Chinese Rugby F o o t b a l l Association will feature across three categories of the Central Coast Sevens in October.

The Men’s, Women’s and Under17’s Youth Girls will all feature

Chinese Rugby Football Association teams. Tournament Director, Mr Craig Morgan, said he was excited to welcome the Chinese teams. “To have three sides contesting the tournament is outstanding and adds further international

flavour to the tournament,” he said. The UON Central Coast Sevens starts Friday ,October 27, with finals day on Sunday, October 29. Source: Media release, August 1 Central Coast Sevens Media

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special occasion for the club. “It’s quite a rare thing,” he said before the event. “Winning Premierships is very hard, and you look for opportunities to get all the boys together. “Even our 10-year reunion for the 2007 side was a great event.” Mr Shackleton said the club still had members that had been there since its inception nearly 40

years ago. “These people still turn up every Saturday, they cook the barbecues, they run the canteen, it makes it a special club,” he said. “Some of our people have never played footy for our club, yet they are stalwarts that are always there to help out.” Source: Newsletter, Aug 4 Gary Burkinshaw, AFL Black Diamond

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Final AFL round sees minor premierships decided in all grades

Ourimbah confirm major semi spot while Warnervale are just out of the top four ound 17 of the Central Coast Rugby Union Premier 1 competition, on Saturday, August 12, saw Ourimbah and Warnervale pick up wins, while The Lakes continued their poor form by suffering yet another loss.

At Woy Woy Oval, Ourimbah defeated Woy Woy 23-20 in a hard fought and tightly contested encounter. There was never too much between the two teams and both had their periods where they led in the match. Ourimbah had slightly the better of the first half and went to the halftime break leading 15-10, but the result was still up for grabs at the halfway point. Woy Woy however, were very much back in the match after halftime, when they crossed for a converted try to take the lead 17-15. Woy Woy were playing some very constructive rugby and did have

most of the backs were able to cross for a try. Best for Warnervale were five-eight, Mitchell Johnston, who posted a personal tally of 15 points, halfback, Josh Holman, and prop, Simi Teekafa. Meanwhile, The Lakes were defeated by Gosford 34-21 at Gosford Showground. However, Gosford certainly did not have it all their own way. They never really got away from The Lakes on the scoreboard until the final stages of the match. Both teams were able to throw the ball around and it certainly made for an exciting game of rugby, even though there was a lack of constructive play at many stages. Gosford led by only 1714 at the halftime break and both teams knew they had a chance of victory. Best performers for The Lakes were centres, Semisi Saitadra, and Chris Brady.

further chances to score further points. However, the final stages of the match saw Ourimbah cross for their third try and with this, and a penalty goal, were able to seal the victory. Ourimbah halfback, Matt King, was excellent and was rewarded with two tries. It was certainly a close match and the result could have gone either way. The wins sees Ourimbah into the Major Semi-final in three weeks’ time, while Woy Woy remain in the Top Four. Elsewhere, Warnervale maintained their excellent late season form with a 45-14 win over Hornsby at Woongarrah Oval. It was a crucial victory for Warnervale, which sees them only one point outside the Top Four. Warnervale were able to control the match from start to finish, and led by 26-7 at the halftime break. Warnervale were able to cross for a further seven tries, which indicated the flow of the match. The Warnervale backline was good and

Source: Match report, Aug 12 Larry Thomson, Central Coast Rugby Union

SPORT

Killarney Vale Bombers Women's Team lost 43-14

d e p l e t e d Killarney Vale side was unable to gain a victory over Nelson Bay, as they were defeated 11149 at Adelaide St Oval in the last round of the AFL Black Diamond Cup, on Saturday, August 12.

Nelson Bay confirmed their place in the semifinals thanks to their resounding 62 point win over Killarney Vale. The Bombers, in the

absence of Scott Reed and Ryan Barrett, were best served by Max Mumford, Tim Oosterhoff, Liam Hassall, Kyall Walford and Bernleitner. In the Black Diamond Plate, Wyong Lakes secured the Minor Premiership with a strong 37 point win over Newcastle City at No.1 Sportsground, while Terrigal Avoca finished their season with a 68 point win over near neighbours, The Entrance Bateau Bay. In the GE Women’s

Semi Finals, Killarney Vale and Wyong Lakes were unable to progress in their preliminary finals after both sides were defeated by Gosford and Maitland. In qualifying final of the Reserve Grade, Killarney Vale served notice to minor premiers Cardiff that they mean business with a professional 31 point win over Warners Bay. Source: Match report, Aug 12 Garry Burkinshaw, Black Diamond AFL

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