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he community is gearing up, for the third time, to give evidence to the NSW P l a n n i n g A s s e s s m e n t Commission (PAC) that the proposed Wallarah 2 coal mine will have an unacceptable impact on human health and the Central Coast’s major water catchment supply district.

The Dooralong and Yarramalong Valleys, under which the mine is proposed to operate, are the major drinking water resource for the entire Central Coast. Australian Coal Alliance (ACA) executive member, Mr Mike Campbell, said: “It really is a no-brainer, coal mining and water resources don’t mix. “In NSW alone, more than 37 river and stream systems have been so badly compromised from long wall coal mining that they either no longer exist, or the water is so badly polluted that it is no longer potable,” Mr Campbell said. “The protection of our vital water resources is paramount, yet the NSW Government has for too long put the interests of the coal mining industry before the needs of all communities to have

Mr Alan Hayes (right) from the Australian Coal Alliance says Gladys Berejiklian should honour the promise of former Premier, Barry O’Farrell access to an unpolluted and guaranteed drinking water supply from catchment areas. “The community wants nothing more than the Liberal Government to honour its ironclad promise, made both in public and in writing, as Liberal Party Policy, to legislate not to allow mining in the Wyong water catchment valleys. “The community is both resilient and steadfast in its fight to protect the drinking water and community health from the draconian and unacceptably destructive impacts of a longwall

coal mine in the middle of our community. “If Wallarah 2 believes that they will wear us down, they are mistaken. “We will not go away.” The PAC Hearing will be held from 9:00am on Friday, November 3, at the Wyong Golf Club. The Australian Coal Alliance will be holding a protest rally, commencing at 8:00am, in front of the golf club. “The community is invited to attend and voice their concern and let the PAC know that water and heath is sacrosanct,” Mr Campbell said. “This will be the third

time, under the miner’s current Development Application, that the community will have appeared before the PAC,” said Australian Coal Alliance (ACA) spokesperson, Mr Alan Hayes. “On the previous two occasions the PAC found that the proponent had not sufficiently dealt with various matters, in particular being able to protect the water and provide a supplementary town water supply in all climatic conditions,” Mr Hayes said. “The Department of Planning and

Infrastructure (DPI) has conceded, albeit tacitly, that there will be a loss of water from the catchment, which would impact on the urban water supply,” he said. “The Liberal Government and its planning department continue to show an unwavering bias toward the coal industry, trying to convince the community that putting water resources at risk of being lost is still in their best interests. “Objectivity, which is a criteria of the mining assessment process, is pushed aside for a

subjective approach that continually favours the mine proponent. “This has been the ongoing problem that the community campaign opposing the Wallarah 2 coal project has had to tolerate. “Don’t let the truth and evidence get in the way of a good story. “The DPI has again recommended to the PAC that the mine could be approved and claims that it is in the public interest. “This is despite overwhelming public opposition to the project and that, at the previous two PAC hearings, it was accepted that the mining company’s economic claims did not stack up and the mining company had not been able to guarantee it could meet the water criteria,” Mr Hayes said. Mr Rod Campbell, director of leading economic think tank, the Australia Institute, said to the PAC in April, that “if the mining company’s claims were to be accepted, it would be the cheapest mine to build and operate in the world, a claim that is not tenable.”

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Newly-elected Central Coast Councillors ready to take on the challenge he results of the ﬁrst election for the Central Coast Council were declared at around 3:00pm on Friday, September 15.

The 15 newly-elected Central Coast Councillors will formally take an oath or give an affirmation to undertake their civic duties in the best interests of the people of the Central Coast at a special ceremony on Thursday, September 21. The ceremony will be hosted by Council’s new CEO, Mr Brian Bell, and Administrator, Mr Ian Reynolds. The ceremony will start at 6:30pm in the Les Taylor Function Room in Council’s Wyong Office and will be open to the public. On Monday, September 25, an Extraordinary General Meeting will be held, again in the Wyong Chamber, for the Councillors to elect their Mayor. In the Gosford East Ward, the Liberal Party’s Ms Rebecca Gale Collins, was the only candidate elected from first preferences. Labor’s Mr Jeff Sundstrom was the second candidate across the line on the 17th count. Central Coast New Independent candidate, Ms Jane Smith, was also elected on the 17th count. Labor candidate, Mr Richard Mehrtens, was the only Gosford West Ward candidate to win a first preference quota with 25.6 per cent of first preference votes going to the Labor ticket. Liberal candidate, Mr Troy Marquart, was elected on the 22nd vote count along

An impromptu ﬁrst meeting of Central Coast Councillors at the ofﬁces of Coast Community News: from left (front) Mr Kyle MacGregor (Labor), Mr Richard Mehrtens (Labor), Ms Louise Greenaway (Independent), Mr Van Davy (Pearl Beach), Mr Greg Best (Independent), Mr Bruce McLachlan (Independent), Ms Jilly Pilon (Liberal)

with independent, Mr Chris Holstein. In the Wyong Ward another Central Coast New Independent, Ms Louise Greenaway, also won enough ﬁrst preference votes to get across the line, along with Labor’s Mr Kyle MacGregor. Former Gosford Councillor, the Liberal Party’s Mr Chris Burke, was elected on the 15th vote count. In the ward of Budgewoi, two Labor candidates were elected, Mr Doug Vincent and Ms Jillian Hogan. Former Wyong Mayor and independent Councillor, Mr Greg Best ,was the third candidate elected in Budgewoi. The three Councillors elected in The Entrance Ward were Ms Jilly Pilon (Liberal), Ms Lisa Matthews (Labor) and Mr Bruce McLachlan (Independent). The election results mean

the new Central Coast Council has six Labor Councillors, ﬁve independents and four Liberal Party Councillors. Across the whole Central Coast, independent candidates gained 31.6 per cent of the vote, Labor 29.8 per cent and a swing of 6.7 per cent across the board towards Labor. The Liberal Party won 39,525 votes, but the overall swing away from the Liberal Party was 6.9 per cent. The Greens secured 7.7 per cent of the vote but were unable to get any of their candidates across the line in any of the ﬁve wards. Mr Chris Holstein, former Gosford Councillor, Mayor and former NSW Member for Gosford, said in the days following the declaration of the election results that he had “started gathering my thoughts about things that need to be done as a councillor

and there are a litany of those things. “I have also thought about if, by chance, I was to get the mayor’s role, what would need to be done there as well,” Mr Holstein said. “More important to me than being elected Mayor, is that all of these people are going to have to be able to ﬁnd some common ground and move forward. “I have 20 odd years in local government, six terms as mayor, and if I think rightly, that might be substantial in the overall scheme of things,” he said. Labor’s Mr Richard Mehrtens lives in Gosford and works for the Labor Member for Gosford, Mr Liesl Tesch. “I think I can wear both hats,” Mr Mehrtens said. “I am in politics because I see it as a really good opportunity to do work for my community.

“I work for the local member because I see that as another opportunity to work for my community,” he said. Mr Mehrtens works in Ms Tesch’s electorate office located in Blackwall Road, Woy Woy. “We see local government issues coming through the electorate office every day,” he said. “We are very accessible people and our workplace has been very public through this campaign, so when community members are looking for local government representation, they know where to find us,” he said. “The dying days of both Gosford and Wyong Councils were something people don’t want to return to. “This is such a good opportunity, whatever people’s views on amalgamation are. “This is an opportunity

to rebuild, with proper consultation, and make a real investment in proper transparency.” Liberal Councillor-elect in Gosford West, Mr Marquart, is the owner of Shoreline Flooring at Somersby. He grew up in Tascott and he now lives at Wamberal. “I decided to run within local government in all honesty through a frustration that I didn’t think the former councils were concentrating on the local issues. “I was continually frustrated by councils talking about ridiculous notions like changing Australia day, instead of ﬁxing potholes. “I’ve been a member of the Liberal party for around about seven or eight years, but I’ve never been employed by any political party. “I have always been a business owner and I have always gravitated to the conservative side of politics. “Across the Central Coast there has been a signiﬁcant achievement by independents, but in Gosford West Ward, the voters have preferred Labor, Liberal and Chris Holstein. “I personally believe those three individuals didn’t go in with just a one issue strategy. “We went in across the board, which is party politics. “I believe the people of Gosford West have said no we don’t want a one issue candidate. “We now need to work collaboratively and get the grants for the Central Coast from State and Federal Governments that it has been missing out on. Continued P3

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Councillor Jane Smith elected as ﬁrst Mayor for the combined Central Coast Council ouncillor Jane Smith has been elected in an open ballot as the first Mayor to represent the combined Central Coast Council.

Four Councillors nominated for the office including Clr Smith, Clr Doug Vincent for Labor, Clr Chris Holstein, and Clr Louise Greenaway was a late nomination from the floor. In the first round of voting, Clr Greenaway was excluded. Clrs Smith and Vincent received seven votes each and Clr Holstein received his own single vote. In the second round Clr Holstein was excluded. In the third round, Clr Smith was elected Mayor on the basis of votes from Clrs Best, McLachlan and Holstein along with the four Liberal Councillors. After a short break, Clr Smith took the chair and restarted the meeting with an acknowledgement of country. Councillors then moved to elect a deputy mayor in the same fashion as they elected the mayor, by a show of hands. Clr MacGregor moved an amendment that the deputy’s position would

be for one year only, an amendment supported by Clr Vincent. Clr Best argued that continuity was paramount and the amendment was lost on the basis of the Mayor’s vote. Two nominations were received for deputy, Clr Doug Vincent and Clr Chris Holstein.

A third nomination for Clr Louise Greenaway was received from the floor. Clr Chris Holstein was declared Deputy Mayor Clr Smith and Clr Holstein will hold office for two out of the three years before the next local government election The election of Mayor

and Deputy Mayor was held at an Extraordinary Meeting of Central Coast Council on Monday, September 25. The first item of business at the Extraordinary Meeting was to determine the method to be used to elect the Mayor. A report written by Mr James Taylor, Section

Manager Governance, recommended that the Council determined to elect the Mayor at the Extraordinary Meeting. The report also recommended that if more than one candidate was nominated for election as Mayor, the method of voting should be by “ordinary ballot”. Mr Ian Reynold’s role

as Administrator of the Central Coast Council officially concluded immediately before the first meeting of the new Council. Mr Reynolds had no function, administrative or otherwise, at the Extraordinary Meeting. Two or more Councillors were required to nominate a Councillor to the position of Mayor, one of whom could be the nominee. The nominee had to consent in writing to the Acting CEO, Mr Brian Bell, in his role as Returning Officer. Councillors had three voting methods to choose from, as per the Local Government Act and Regulations. They could choose a preferential secret ballot, an ordinary secret ballot or open voting by show of hands. In an ordinary ballot, each Councillor is required to simply place an “X” against the candidate of their choice. In a preferential ballot, each Councillor places a 1,2,3 etc against each candidate. In the event of a tie, the chair may use their casting vote.

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Pursuit of ferry captain ‘cowardly act’, says Tesch The man at the helm of a ferry that ran aground in the Ettalong Channel is being investigated by NSW Roads and Maritime Services, according to Member for Gosford Ms Liesl Tesch. Ms Tesch has labelled the NSW Government’s pursuit of the captain of the ferry that ran aground on a sandbar in the silted up Ettalong Channel a “cowardly act”. The Palm Beach to Ettalong ferry was grounded in July and continues to be regularly diverted due to tidal patterns in the mouth of Brisbane Water, according to Ms Tesch. “This incident occurred only two weeks after the ﬁrst round of emergency dredging was undertaken at the site,” Ms Tesch said. Ms Tesch said she was appalled at the attitude of the NSW Government. “If the NSW Government and RMS try to peg this failing on the driver when it’s likely to be due to the failure of the inadequate dredging, then that is a low act,” Ms Tesch said. “At every step of the way, this Liberal Government has shirked its responsibility to the community to create safe and navigable waterways,” she said. “I expect that the skipper will be exonerated at the end of this, and I hope that this investigation doesn’t leave a red mark on his record.” Ms Tesch said she wrote to the Minister for Planning, Mr Paul Toole, and Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Mr Scot MacDonald, in August to raise her concerns about the inadequate response from the Liberal Government. “It is unacceptable for the NSW Government to provide just $150,000 in funding, which was clearly not enough to do an appropriate job, and then walk away,” she said. “The NSW Government needs to urgently invest in a long term solution to this problem. “If the government is willing to put $10 million over four years to fund dredging on the North Coast,

then they can’t keep saying it’s a local government issue only. “We have a new Council and the NSW Liberal Government needs to come back to the table and negotiate in good faith to get this issue sorted.” Ms Tesch thanked Fantasea Cruises and their staff for their flexibility during this disruptive time, and commended them for keeping commuters and tourists on the move despite recent regular diversions to Patonga. The current situation has created an atmosphere of uncertainty in the local area with businesses, commuters and tourists fearing for the future of the waterway, she said. “If suitable dredging is not carried out immediately, incidents like this will become commonplace.” Ms Tesch said Mr MacDonald had to do more than make piecemeal offerings to the Coast and to step up and fight for our community in Government. “The Government cannot ignore the adverse effect this issue is having on the day-today lives, and livelihoods, of ferry operators, commuters, tourists and commercial fisherman who rely on this crucial waterway,” Ms Tesch said. “If Scot MacDonald is serious about being the Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, then he actually needs to knock on those doors next to his in Macquarie St and get the funding the Coast needs. “If the channel remains in its current state, there is a very serious risk of harm to recreational and commercial vessels as well as the potential for irrevocable damage to the confidence of local operators. “We need to work to promote our strong tourism industry and ensure there are no barriers to businesses that rely on the channel to operate.” The NSW Government announced an additional $160,000 in emergency dredging the day after Ms Tesch’s statements. SOURCE: Media release, 21 Sep 2017 Richard Mehrtens, Office of Liesl Tesch MP

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Ettalong Channel dredging resumed on September 25 Photo: Julian Bowker

A Palm Beach ferry skipper “is being criminally investigated” for coming into contact with a sandbank in the Ettalong Channel, according to ferry operator Fantasea Cruising. “On July 27, our vessel attempted to enter the channel on its way to Wagstaffe for the ﬁrst collection of the day,” Fantasea Palm Beach acting chief Ms Wendy Harch has stated in a letter to local residents on September 13. “The vessel, while attempting to enter the channel, came into contact with the sand bank.” The service wax diverted to Patonga for the remainder of that day. “Fantasea Cruising Palm Beach is not prepared to expose its ferry skippers to criminal prosecution for an event that occurred because the channel is not being properly maintained,” Ms Harch said. She said that during the 13 years Fantasea had been operating the ferry service between Palm Beach and Ettalong and Wagstaffe

the channel area from Little Box Head to the Ettalong terminal had gradually been silting up. “This has resulted, on occasion, in ferries having to be diverted to Patonga when the ferry is unable to safely navigate the market channel,” she said. “Whilst we take every precaution to ensure that there is communication with the public when there is a need to change the ferry stops, we are very aware of the inconvenience and additional travel time that this causes to residents. “Fantasea… is very committed to providing local residents with a safe and reliable ferry service. “However, it is the NSW Government’s obligation and duty to maintain the marked channel so that it is safe for vessels to navigate. “It is with the safety of our passengers in mind that the decision to divert the ferry is made. “We have also communicated with the NSW Government regarding the state of the channel

on previous occasions and the channel has also been the subject of some local media attention. “We are aware that the NSW Government has undertaken some interim dredging on the channel this year however this issue has not been resolved. “Attempts to operate the ferry service are continually becoming frustrated by the additional sand in the channel,” she said. The letter from Ms Harch called on residents to contact their local MP and the media in support of urgent dredging of the channel. She said the ferry operator had requested the NSW Government conduct further urgent dredging of the marked channel to ensure it was safe for the ferry to use. “We have advised that until the dredging takes place we will continue to divert the ferry stop to Patonga in all situations where it appears that the ferry may be unable to enter the channel,” Ms Harch said. SOURCE: Letter, 13 Sep 2017 Wendy Harch, Fantasea Cruising

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NSW Minister for Planning and Housing, Mr Anthony Roberts, and Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Mr Scot MacDonald, confirmed the Government Architect was commissioned to develop an implementation framework for the Gosford revitalisation. “The work of the Government Architect, with the support of Central Coast Coordinator General, Ms Lee Shearer, will be a major milestone in the renewal and redevelopment of the Gosford CBD and waterfront,” Mr Roberts said. “The NSW Government has already demonstrated its commitment to the area through investment in the Gosford Hospital re-development and the new office building under construction in Mann St,” he said. “This work aims to implement existing plans to create a dynamic, vibrant and lively Gosford centre that links seamlessly to a revamped waterfront that will be a wonderful place for both locals and visitors to enjoy.” The Government Architect will appoint a multi-disciplinary design team and, after a period of consultation and workshops with key stakeholders, the team will present a final report to Ms Shearer in the new year. “The Central Coast is a beautiful area with enormous potential and our commitment

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is to transform Gosford into the dynamic hub the region deserves,” Mr Roberts said. Mr MacDonald added: “It is fantastic to ﬁnally see progress on implementing a cohesive plan to re-develop Gosford’s city centre.” “We now have a collaborative and coordinated framework to deliver major projects such as this. “All the ground work has been laid and it is now time for action.” Ms Shearer said the revitalisation would start at Etna St and go south to the waterfront. “The Government Architect is due to present a ﬁnal report detailing the work needed to deliver a revived Gosford CBD and waterfront for Ministerial consideration by mid-2018,” Ms Shearer said. President of the Gosford Waterfront Alliance (GWA), Mr Kevin Armstrong, said GWA

had been surprised by the NSW Government announcement “coming, as it did, within days of the election of our new Central Coast Council. “GWA ﬁnds it unusual that the Government Architect would be engaged to develop an implementation framework,” Mr Armstrong said. “We note the Minister said the Government Architect’s work would aim to ‘implement existing plans to create a dynamic, vibrant and lively Gosford centre’ but which existing plans?” he said. “The only formal existing plan GWA is aware of is the Gosford City Master Plan, Our City Our Destiny, which was totally ignored by the current Government when it used a 24-hour State Environment Planning Policy to rezone waterfront land and then sold it off for ofﬁce development. “Ignoring the Our City Our Destiny Master Plan broke a long-standing commitment to

our Central Coast Community for an iconic Performing Arts Centre on the former school site on Gosford waterfront. “GWA welcomes the promise of a period of consultation and workshops before the team presents a report to Ms Shearer. “Given this timeline, one can only assume the consultation and workshops will commence within the next few days, but we have heard nothing,” Mr Armstrong said. According to Ms Shearer: “We are building on the extensive consultation with key stakeholders and the community that occurred from 2010 for the Central Coast Regional Plan. “We are now at the next implementation stage to bring the plan to life for a revitalised Gosford CBD,” she said. “The ﬁve precincts are already planned and in place: the Hospital Precinct; the

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Railway Precinct; the City Core; the Arts and Entertainment Precinct; and the Waterfront. “We are consulting with the various stakeholders on a Delivery Coordination and Monitoring Committee, comprising representatives from the Department of Premier and Cabinet, Central Coast Council, Transport NSW, Property NSW and the Ofﬁce of Environment and Heritage. “This committee meets monthly for a progress report on where the various implementation programs are at and to formulate next steps to keep the wheels in motion on the delivery of the Central Coast Regional Plan,” she said. Ms Shearer said the status of the Central Coast Regional Development Corporation’s authority in relation to the Gosford CBD and waterfront was still being considered. Likewise, she said she would release more information on whether any areas or precincts

were State Signiﬁcant Sites. Ms Shearer said the fact that the waterfront from the railway line to Point Frederick was Crown Land for public recreation was still being considered along with the future of Dane Drive. As for the role of the newlyelected Central Coast Council, Ms Shearer said: “The Central Coast Council is one of the key stakeholders that are regularly consulted with as part of the Delivery Coordination and Monitoring Committee.” Member for Gosford, Ms Liesl Tesch, said she was conﬁdent the Government Architect would include previous extensive community consultations in any new framework. “Gosford doesn’t have time to go back to scratch and come up with yet another plan we can sit on for a year or two,” Ms Tesch said. “We have already been on hold for 18 months because of the Council amalgamation,” she said. “I expect key stakeholders will have input before the new framework goes to Ms Shearer in the new year,” she said. She said she believed that framework would stay true to the concept of precincts that came out of the previous community consultation and Our City Our Destiny process. Source: Media release, Sep 20 Norm Lipson, office of Anthony Roberts Media statement, Oct 3 Kevin Armstrong, Gosford Waterfront Alliance Interview, Oct 4 Liesl Tesch, Member for Gosford Media statement, Oct 4 Lee Shearer, Central Coast Coordinator General Jackie Pearson, journalist

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arker Ryan Stewart, the project management company behind the $40 million Lakeside G a r d e n s development at Toukley, announced that an appeal has been upheld in the NSW Land and Environment Court for the 11-storey mixed use development to proceed.

“Working on behalf of Rustrum Pty Ltd, development consent was granted for 109 units and ground floor commercial tenancies, all with basement car parking,” a Barker Ryan Stewart spokesperson said. The site at 214 to 226 Main Rd, will be extensively landscaped. The estimated construction cost of the development is $39 million and up to 355 equivalent full-time jobs would be created during construction, as well as flow on employment, according to the project manager. The site was identified as an “iconic key site” by Central Coast Council. “A main objective for this key site was to provide for a building of high architectural quality, displaying design excellence and innovative green building solutions in an iconic form.” A design competition

An artist’s impression of Lakeside Gardens (inset) South th perspective ti off LLakeside k id G Garden d and Environment Court the design. was held for the site, with to the south. the winning design being “The design starting “Rustrum negotiated a appeal and provided awarded to Suters DWP, land swap with Central expert witness and town point was enhancement Newcastle. Coast Council which will planning services,” the of the public domain. The 5,300 square mean improvements to spokesperson said. “The large building is According to a reflection of Councils’ metre site is between Toukley Gardens Park Statement of intentions under its iconic Toukley CBD and The and will achieve extensive the Effects site, key site programs Beachcomber Hotel on views of Budgewoi Lake,” Environmental submitted to Council in to Main Rd, Toukley, and the spokesperson said. encourage local has an extensive frontage “The Park will also be support of the original economic development.” to Budgewoi Lake. expanded through to DA: “The building has The proposed The architects have Rowland Terrace which been designed in direct development was the taken full advantage of will allow pedestrian and response to the nature first of seven Toukley key of the site and Councils the northerly aspect and cycle access from Main sites to reach DA stage. Rd through to Osbourne controls for iconic/key the Lake views. “Whilst the proposal site development. The units on the upper Park on Budgewoi Lake. represents a large “Design excellence in departure from existing “Barker Ryan Stewart floors will also enjoy with the accordance with Councils development in Toukley, views out to sea and to assisted The Entrance and beyond coordination of the Land controls has underpinned it is a benchmark for

the future built form and character of the locality.” Rustrum has been working towards its vision for the site since 2002, according to the SEE. The land had a prior history as a residential and tourist development but structures on the land were progressively removed as lots were acquired. In 2009, Rustrum received approval under Part 3A of the EPA Act 1979 for a 53 unit seniors’ living development. “This approval was legally commenced by demolition of a dwelling on part of the site and stood until the land swap rendered the approval invalid. “In 2011 Council independently included the Rustrum site in its Key Site program. “The requirements for the Rustrum site, under this program, included the land swap. Since the introduction of the key sites program, Rustrum has had the land swap subdivision DA approved, prepared a Buy and Sell agreement with Council, prepared and lodged a Planning Proposal, prepared a Voluntary Planning Agreement, prepared a site specific master plan and site specific DCP and finally prepared a development application.

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Committee calls for marketing for the Peninsula The Peninsula Tourism Committee has called on the Central Coast’s new tourism marketing and industry services agency, Affinity, to organise packages and campaigns that will specifically support tourism on the Peninsula The committee is a sub-group of the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce and includes Mr Larry Altavilla from the Ettalong Beach Tourist Resort, Mr Bill Jackson from the Ettalong Diggers Memorial Club, Ms Sue Fowler from Woy Woy Deep Water Plaza and Mr Justin Sheppard from the Ocean Beach Tourist Resort. Committee chair Mr Altavilla said he had not had any direct contact from Affinity since their appointment in June but he was looking forward to their first Tourism Industry Update due on October 24. Affinity Partnership, a consortium of three organisations, was awarded a two-year contract by Central Coast Council with an annual budget of $800,000 and an official start date of July 1. The new group replaces Central Coast Tourism, which had been responsible for promoting the region, jointly funded by the former Gosford and Wyong Councils, for over 20 years. “We want to see that money being spent on promotion and that, in turn, will deliver more people to stay in our resorts and visit our area,” Mr Altavilla said. Mr Altavilla said he used a mixture of online promotion, referrals and direct marketing to existing clients to ensure a low vacancy rate at his own venue. “The Affinity promotions have to be along the same lines as what we do but with other mediums including television and radio advertising,” he said. He said he did not believe region-wide promotions of the Central Coast would help the businesses on the Peninsula who depended on strong spending from holiday makers and day trippers

throughout the year. “I think the marketing will need to be segmented by micro locations to get the full effect,” he said. “They are engaged to represent the Central Coast but their efforts will be fragmented if not focused on geographical areas by doing packages and campaigns around those areas.” One segment of Affinity’s first Tourism Industry Update will be the announcement of a new industry services program. Mr Altavilla said, if Affinity wished to get support for the program from the Ettalong resort, it would need to “basically establish and identify the market and how they will deliver results and that would mean delivering an audience and get people coming to our business and our venue,” he said. “It was very hard to measure results when Central Coast Tourism was on board because it was all about justifying each of their positions. “Our core business is midweek over 50s packages and day trippers who mainly come from Sydney, Newcastle and the Hunter Valley. “New promotions to Sydney’s Northern Beaches would be a good idea so they can get on the ferry and come directly to our area but I don’t think there is any need to do marketing further afield,” he said. Mr Altavilla said he would be prepared to give Affinity time to settle in to the role before expecting measurable results from any of its strategies or campaigns. “Any new organisation coming in to a new role needs at least 12 months before it could produce results or even produce a strategy to have ready to put in place. “The first thing it needs to do is consider who is going to want to come and stay,” he said. SOURCE: Media release, 11 Oct 2017 Russell Mills, Affinity Partnership Interview, 11 Oct 2017 Larry Altavilla, Peninsula Tourism Committee Reporter: Jackie Pearson

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Concerned residents gather to save Davistown Wetlands undreds of c o n c e r n e d residents packed out the Davistown Progress Hall on October 11, when a public meeting was held to discuss the sale of Tidal Shoals.

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Grant to continue waterway cleaning The Clean4Shore program has received a $250,000 grant to continue cleaning local waterways. This program, which aims to protect, enhance, rehabilitate or restore ecosystems and natural habitats, control or eradicate weeds and invasive species and conserve biological diversity, has been successful in helping maintain the overall health of local waterways, including lagoons, Brisbane Water and the Lower Hawkesbury River, according to Central Coast mayor Cr Jane Smith. Cr Smith said the Council was pleased with the announcement of the grant by Federal Member

for Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks, and welcomed the opportunity to continue its working relationship with Clean4Shore for the next three years. “Our environment is a unique and delicate biological infrastructure requiring ongoing care and maintenance to ensure it long term health and prosperity,” Clr Smith said. “This program, with its focus on involving the community, including school students and local volunteers, not only helps deliver cleaner waterways but also provides ongoing education and training for locals invested in preserving our wonderful natural environment.”

In addition to the program’s focus on preserving the coastal waterways habitats, Clean4Shore actively promoted and recognised the role of indigenous people in conserving biological diversity, promoted and encouraged ecologically sustainable practices and facilitated adaptation to climate change, she said. “Central Coast Council is committed to delivering a vibrant and sustainable community for all its residents and this funding announcement for the Clean4Shore program supports this vision,” Cr Smith said. SOURCE: Media release, 6 Oct 2017 Jane Smith, Central Coast Council

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Tidal Shoals is19.2 hectares of Davistown-Saratoga wetlands, with an estimated development value of $124 million, slated for auction on October 24 in Sydney. During the meeting, the community discussed the environmental implications, the potential population and infrastructure impacts of the sale and development of the wetlands, and the community’s vision for the future of the land. Meeting convenor, Ms JoAnne Lloyd, said the purpose of the meeting was to bring the sale of Tidal Shoals to the community’s attention, and to enshrine the current zoning of the wetlands so that they might never come under the risk of development. “I want to make it clear that we have no objection whatsoever to the land owner selling his land,” Ms Lloyd said. “What the community is concerned about, and the point of the meeting, are one and the same, the preservation of the wetlands,” she continued. As Ms Lloyd noted, the matter is complicated by the land’s ambiguous zoning. Currently the wetlands are listed under a Deferred Matter zoning by Central Coast Council. A Deferred Matter zoning is normally applied to sites earmarked for Council’s Coastal Open Space System, but also stipulates that rules applied to the land under the Local Environmental Plan (LEP) still apply until a new environmental zone is established.

Standing room only during the community meeting at Davistown Hall to discuss the future of the wetlands

This zoning should mean the wetlands retain their former 7a zoning of Environmental Conservation Land, which protects them from major development, residential or commercial, but some real estate agents believe that the land could be zoned as R2 Low Density Residential. It is understood that some of the land is already zoned for residential development. Ms Lloyd said the community was “very concerned” about the way Tidal Shoals had been advertised and marketed, and said that there was little to no community consultation regarding the sale, which prompted the meeting. “We know that the wetlands contain the endangered Golden Green Bell Frogs as well as a population of Bush Stone Curlews, and a number of other ﬂora, fauna and ecosystems that these important saltmarshes support,” Ms Lloyd said. “Environmentally, if this was

not reason enough for the land to remain protected under 7a zoning, there is also the matter of flooding and water flow and management in Davistown and the Brisbane Water that would need to be studied if the land was filled in and developed,” Ms Lloyd said. During the meeting, members of the community also raised concerns regarding the impact that potential development would have on Davistown’s infrastructure. “There is one access road in and out of Davistown, the area is known to flood on occasion and our basic infrastructure just couldn’t cope with a development to the scale of the land on offer,” Ms Lloyd said. Central Coast Mayor, Clr Jane Smith, and the land owner, Mr Tony Altavilla, both attended the meeting. “Clr Smith told us that while she personally supported the idea of the land being preserved, we can’t rely on

Council to just wave a wand and purchase the land. “Mr Altavilla also spoke at the meeting, but we could not get him to postpone the auction. “Ideally, we would love to see the auction postponed so that the community, Council and Mr Altavilla could work together to come to an agreement that everyone is happy with, but Mr Altavilla made it clear that this would not be happening,” Ms Lloyd said. Following the meeting, a new committee was formed to liaise with all three levels of government and the community. The new committee has since started a petition to preserve the 7a zoning which has already received more than 700 signatures. “We will present this petition to our local politicians and to Council. “Our goal now is engaging with all three levels of

government to secure the funds needed to keep the land in public hands and away from overseas developers. “Again, I want to stress that the community have no objection to the land being sold. “What we’re trying to do is to ensure that these lands remain environmentally protected and sensitive, regardless of whether they’re sold or not sold. “We would love to see Council or the state buy the land and put it back in public hands. “Gosford Council understood the environmental signiﬁcance of these wetlands and we hope that local, state or federal government will come through and see these lands rezoned and protected,” Ms Lloyd said. The new committee is now compiling evidence as to why the site should remain a protected zone in the lead up to the sale. “As a community, we need to ensure that those wetlands and zonings are protected, if not heightened,” Ms Lloyd concluded. The controversial sale is being handled by One Agency Platinum. “Quietly nestled amongst the cycle ways, boardwalks and mangroves, this curated collective of unique land spans across eight separate titles alongside the magical Davistown foreshore community,” the One Agency listing read. “On offer, is close to 47.5 acres, or almost 200,000 square metres of undeveloped land, exclusively featuring over 400 metres of picturesque waterfront reserve. “These aggregated sites offer an uncompromising, quality lifestyle for the boating and waterways enthusiast, and with endless potential development opportunities. “What makes this opportunity

so unique is how the offering has been positioned. “Currently in Davistown, undeveloped land is priced at a blended average of $650 per square metre. “There are currently no sites on the market, nor will there ever be anything of this magnitude offered again. “With a bidding guide and an estimate set at $10 million, this presents exceptional value for money, affording the opportunity for an astute investor or syndicate to secure a scenic investment. “In today’s marketplace, the land holding’s face value is in excess of $124 million, and with an annual capital growth rate of 8.09 per cent, it doesn’t take a genius to comprehend the net yield potential”, the sales listing said. “Individual lot allocations are either currently zoned R2 or 7a for deferred matters. “A development precedent in Davistown was set in 1992 by Living Choice which built the Alloura Waters Retirement Village, which houses approximately 300 residents across 200 apartments and villas, which lies adjacent to Tidal Shoals’ primary site along the same coastal stretch. “The time has come, and with it lies the chance to purchase an almost 10 per cent landholding within a vibrant community with a relaxed neighbourly appeal just north of Sydney,” the listing read. The six parcels of land are located in Lillipilli St, Pine Ave, Kincumber Cres and Malinya Rd, and contain endangered estuarine saltmarsh. Source: Website, Oct 16 CommercialRealestate.com.au/ Tidal Shoals Davistown NSW Interview, Oct 18 Jo-Anne Lloyd, Davistown Dilon Luke, journalist

Protest rally planned for coal mine assessment hearing he community is gearing up, for the third time, to give evidence to the NSW P l a n n i n g A s s e s s m e n t Commission (PAC) that the proposed Wallarah 2 coal mine will have an unacceptable impact on human health and the Central Coast’s major water catchment supply district.

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Having cleared the environmentally-sensitive land in May, Council then lodged a development application with itself on August 24 for a $100,000 project to clear the land (DA1055/2017). Recent aerial photographs show that the land now has a sealed road on it, at least half of which has been built through an E2 zone, where Melaleauca Biconvexa grew prior to the clearing.

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E2 land was cleared to create the roadway although Council said it would be protected consent. clause 7.10 within Part 7, According to Council’s the land. own LEP land use tool, A search of the Wyong which relates to additional However, no decisions roads in E2 must have have been recorded Local Environmental Plan local provisions. consent, which is also the against the development (LEP 2013) to determine The clause was not in case for flood mitigation, application confirming whether Council did, in the original LEP, which one of the reasons cited that the work has been fact, need permission to commenced in 2013, by Council for clearing completed without clear the land, uncovered so it was inserted as an

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The launch took place at the Royal Freemasons’ Benevolent Institution (RFBI), Lake Haven Village, with the cooperation of RFBI management, who were supportive of the campaign. A new report from the Health Services Union called: Aged Care, An Industry in Crisis, surveyed 300 aged care workers across NSW, seeking their response to more than $3 billion worth of federal budget cuts since 2013, and the impact on jobs. In 2016, cuts to aged care took a further $1.2 billion from the sector, leaving the average aged care facility worse off by more than half a million dollars per year.

Aged care worker and HSU member Ms Marta Ortenes The effect on staff is clear. Almost six-in-ten respondents (58 per cent) said that, due to budget cuts, they are not able to provide the level of care that residents deserve. Of that group, 80 per cent nominated staff shortages as the main barrier to providing effective care. However, other

constraints on spending were revealed by survey responses. One survey response said: “We were told that a pad has to be a certain wetness before a new one can be put on. “This is terrible,” the response said. “We’ve been told to turn lights out throughout the facility. “Cost cutting is

ongoing. “There are not enough staff to properly give care to those in need. “Staff are tired before starting their shift… because they are burnt out from being required to work beyond human capacity every day. “The ratios of staff to residents are dreadful. “You’ve normally got two staff to 35 people,

including those with chronic needs and palliative care. “You’re pushed with work, you can’t fulfil all your duties in the 7.5 hours. “It’s not fair on the workers or the residents. “The funding cuts have made it impossible to provide the quality of care that our residents deserve. “The cuts have caused massive staffing cuts, supply cuts, and a focus on money instead of resident care. “Meals have gotten smaller, we are continually running out of linens, washers, pads, and kylies. “We even run out of night bags. “The cuts have caused the downgrade in the gloves that we are provided to wear, when we are not running out of those as well. “When there weren’t enough staff, the residents had to be fed cold meals because we

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Environmentallysensitive land cleared by council without consent

The land was cleared and the road built before the DA was submitted (inset, an aerial view of the road)

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ouncil CEO, Mr Brian Bell, has been asked to explain why land, at 140 Sparks Rd, Warnervale, was cleared in May for installation of a road, when the Council knew it contained the threatened M e l a l e a u c a Biconvexa and formed part of a fauna corridor. From P3 Wyong Regional Chronicle has asked interim CEO, Mr Brian Bell, and the newlyelected Councillors to comment on whether the provision will be included in any unified LEP for the new Council, as it appears to give Council wider powers than those afforded to most other local governments, to develop land without consent. Mr Laurie Eyes, board member of the Community Environment Network, said he had already written to Council’s new Interim CEO, Mr Brian Bell, objecting to DA1055/2017 and to Council’s clearing of threatened species native vegetation without consent. “The DA appears to be both retrospective, covering native vegetation clearing work already completed at 140 Sparks Rd as part of road works on the site, and for further clearing of native vegetation which may not be in the public interest,” Mr Eyes said. “There appears to be no economic or any other justification for the native vegetation clearing already undertaken without consent at 140 Sparks Rd or for any further clearing,” he said. “There is abundant already cleared land opposite Warnervale Airport in Mountain Rd, zoned for industrial use, therefore, there is no

justification for clearing threatened species habitat in the wetlands of 140 Sparks Rd.” According to Mr Eyes a wildlife corridor sweeps through the site, further demonstrating the inadvisability of developing the area that now has a sealed road on it. In July 2016, Council resolved to undertake a Biodiversity Certification Project which included the 140 Sparks Rd property, despite much of the land having already been studied as part of a 2007 WEZ Biocertification. According to the Statement of Environmental Effects (SEE) submitted by Council in support of its proposed, but in fact completed, clearing at 140 Sparks Rd, the proposed development would “serve as preparation of the site for future development in line with zone objectives and planned expansion of airport facilities”. Mr Eyes said: “There is no plan or Master Plan for the development of Warnervale (Central Coast) Airport. “Therefore it cannot be claimed that the clearing of the site is for future development in line with zone objectives and planned expansion of airport facilities. “The destruction of threatened species habitat and threatened species is not in the public interest.” “The clearing for the road within 140 Sparks Rd without consent was bad enough, however there were no silt fences installed while the work was being undertaken.” Source: Email, Oct 8 Laurie Eyes, Community Environment Network Website, Oct 19 Legislation NSW, Wyong LEP2013, Lake Macquarie LEP 2014, Gosford LEP 2014 and Hornsby LEP 2013 Jackie Pearson, journalist

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Several residential subdivision proposals could spell doom T he Say No to Glenning Valley Development Group has called on the newly-elected Central Coast Council to reject six current residential s u b d i v i s i o n proposals in the area.

Say No spokesperson, Ms Kylie Boyle, said she had written to every new Councillor asking them to reject all proposed, current and future developments in the Glenning Valley area “to protect this ecologically sensitive environment”. Currently, a proposal for a 223 lot subdivision (DA1438/2015) is pending a Land and Environment Court decision, and is the subject of a Controlled Action under the Federal Department of Environment and Energy. Another three subdivisions, comprising 19 lots in total (DAs 1057/2017, 1058/2017 and 705/2017), are waiting for Council approval. Another eight-lot subdivision (DA98/2016)

was approved by Council in April with a deferred commencement. A DA has not yet been lodged for a subdivision consisting of 79 lots in the area. “I asked the Councillors to please explore all options to protect and preserve the habitat of the endangered Swift Parrot and other threatened and endangered species at Glenning Valley,” Ms Boyle said. “As I understand it, this part of Glenning Valley well and truly ﬁts the criteria for inclusion in our unique Coastal Open Spaces System (COSS),” she said, referring to a system used by the former Gosford Council to preserve ecologically sensitive land. “This area consists of long-term conservation features and has high aesthetic and environmental values. “It is also home to over 35 threatened and endangered species of ﬂora and fauna and contains habitat for the critically-endangered Swift Parrot.

“Koalas have also been identiﬁed in this area.” Ms Boyle said the Say No group wanted Central Coast Council to approach current landowners regarding purchasing sensitive land under the Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991, for inclusion into the COSS. “The community support for this cause can be evidenced by the community rallies we have held and the continued objections sent to council against the development of this area. “This area was originally protected and zoned as 7(f) Environmental Protection, 7(g) Wetlands Management and 7(a) Conservation (Wyong Council 2013a), until the former Wyong Council members voted to rezone this land as R2 Low Density Residential. “The rezoning has meant that this area is now open to devastation and destruction and the Central Coast is at risk of losing a substantial

amount of bushland that will have significant impacts on threatened and endangered flora and fauna. “If these developments go ahead, then council will be responsible for serious and irreversible damage to the environment,” she said. The Say No to Glenning Valley Development Group is hopeful the new Central Coast Council will work to ensure that the health, diversity and productivity of the environment are maintained and enhanced for the benefit of future generations, conservation of biological diversity and ecological integrity. “This should be a fundamental consideration in environmental planning and decision making process,” Ms Boyle said. Ms Boyle said she believed the 223 lot subdivision that was currently the subject of Land and Environment Court action, was to be reduced to 127 lots, with a 250 metre buffer for the

White-Bellied Sea Eagle. “We believe the developer will put the changes forward at a section 34 conference that the parties are still trying to organise,” Ms Boyle said. She said she supposed the Say No group should be content that the developer was willing to scale back their plans, but we are concerned about the 79 lot subdivision,” she said. Ms Boyle said all current DAs were concentrated in the same area, which was known habitat for multiple species recognised by the NSW Government as endangered. On October 23, Ms Boyle said she had been disappointed by the response from Councillors to her attempt to have them consider strategies for preserving the Glenning Valley Bush. “The Mayor, Clr Jane Smith, sent me a basic response saying she was getting updates from staff. “Clr Chris Holstein said he was looking into it and

he must’ve asked staff because they’ve sent me an email basically saying those DAs with small numbers of submissions will be dealt with under delegation. “Clr Louise Greenaway responded stating that the smaller DAs don’t have to come to Council. “She said we needed to see if Council was prepared to negotiate, but I said I needed someone to take it to them and I haven’t heard back from her. “Both Clr Smith and Clr Greenaway have been on board agreeing to ﬁght with Say No to Glenning Valley Development and now they have gone quiet. “I would expect the former CEO of CEN to be willing to do something about this, I would think that with the new Council, we would at least have a chance, so it is disappointing. Source: Email, Oct 11 Interview, Oct 23 Kylie Boyle, Say No to Glenning Valley Development Jackie Pearson, journalist

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Protest rally planned for coal mine assessment hearing T

In response, the PAC said: “This is a matter that should be brought to the attention of the (final) consent authority so that it can make an informed determination of the application as the economic benefits of the project could be as low as $32 million.” Mr Hayes said the Department, in consultation with the applicant, should provide greater clarity in its conclusions about the net economic benefits of the project. “The DPI acknowledges, in its Residual Matters Report on Wallarah 2, that the Central Coast’s water catchment is only a small catchment area and that it will need to service the increasing population of the region. “The report also acknowledges that many of the matters raised that will have a direct and adverse impact on the community, their lives, their homes, their health

and their water, have not been resolved by the proponent. “So the question is, why is the DPI recommending to the PAC, approval of this coal mine project?” According to Mr Hayes, the Department of Planning has continued to ignore a number of matters that the PAC required the proponent to deal with in 2014. The PAC asked for the proponent to prepare a review report on Potential Losses of Baseflow, and Stream Morphology was required. “This, it would seem from current documentation, has not been provided,” Mr Hayes said. The Department notes that in January 2017, Wallarah 2 provided revised estimates regarding only temporary potential losses to the Central Coast water

supply. “Again the Department just accepts what comes from Kores (Wallarah 2),” Mr Hayes said. The PAC also said the consent authority needed to satisfy itself that proposed subsidence compensation measures would deliver a fair and reasonable outcome for affected property owners. “If the consent authority (The Minister for Planning) cannot be satisfied that the outcomes will be fair and reasonable, then the consent authority will have to consider whether the residual impacts make the project unacceptable,” the PAC said. Mr Hayes said he would argue that the consent authority has failed to address this issue. The (PAC) commission’s 2014 Review also recommend DPI and the EPA consider the broader

implications for potential emissions from rail transport of coal before a final assessment report was submitted to the consent authority. The PAC said: “The Commission also notes that the Chief Scientist’s report indicates further studies will be carried out to better understanding (sic) the various components of the issue - dust generated by coal wagons along rail corridors. “These will be relevant to the consent authority’s consideration at the time of determination.” According to Mr Hayes, “There is not a word about this in the Residual Matters Report and it would appear that nothing has been done. “To the uninformed, the battle to protect the Central Coast’s water catchment might appear to be no more than a David

versus Goliath scenario, with the community pitted against the Liberal Government and its planning department, enjoined with the miners,” Mr Hayes said. “It’s a fight that’s been waged for 21 years, one that should have concluded in 2011 on the back of the Liberal Party’s solemn promise. “It was a mere moment ago when the Liberals promised to protect the Central Coast’s drinking water catchment from the destructive process of longwall coal mining. “Then Premier, Mr Barry O’Farrell, stood up in front of the community and the media and promised, hand on heart and on the behalf of a future Liberal Government, that there would be no longwall coal mining beneath the Central Coast’s major drinking water catchment. “The Liberals’ no ifs, no buts, guaranteed ironclad promise was reaffirmed in writing and also became policy. “Instead of honouring their commitment to the Central Coast, they allowed the proponents to re-lodge a development application that had been previously rejected by the Keneally Labor Government. “The Keneally Government, based on sound scientific evidence, the same evidence that the Liberals were privilege to, decided that the proposed Wallarah 2 coal mine would compromise the integrity of the drinking

water catchment, and determined that the project was not in the public interest. “They applied the precautionary principle and rejected the proponent’s development application. “The Liberals then dug deep into their book of excuses as to why the promised legislation wasn’t forthcoming, excuses that, over time, became more rubbery as ICAC’s Operation Spicer revealed alleged questionable goings on between Liberal Ministers and executives of KORES, the South Korean Governmentowned proprietors of the Wallarah 2 coal project. “This same Liberal administration has eroded the democratic rights of people to stand up and object to development decisions that may adversely impact on communities. “Under Barry O’Farrell’s leadership, merit rights appeal on coal mine approvals was taken away. “Then Mike Baird made it illegal for people to peacefully protest against a proposed coal mine, introducing massive fines and up to seven years’ imprisonment for doing so. “Gladys Berejiklian’s law was recently used to override our justice system about the unlawful mine extension approval of the Springvale mine. Source: Media release, Oct 18 Alan Hayes, Australian Coal Alliance

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Land rezoning proposal awaiting final approval A

p l a n n i n g proposal to rezone land at 137 Johns Rd, Wadalba, from RU6 Transition to R2 Low Density Residential, E2 Environmental Conservation and SP2 Infrastructure, has been considered by Central Coast Council. Community and public authority consultation has been completed and revisions made to Draft Chapter 6.17 of the Warnervale East, Wadalba North West of Wyong Development Control Plan 2013. A report from the Environment and Planning Division of Central Coast Council recommended that Council supported the finalisation of the planning proposal and execution of a Voluntary Planning Agreement leading to the finalisation of the rezoning. In August, 2013, the former Wyong Council resolved to rezone 137 Johns Rd, Wadalba, into the broader Wadalba East Urban Land Release Planning Proposal, but the owners requested Council to separate the site from the precinct rezoning process to accelerate the rezoning of the land. In December, 2014, Wyong Council resolved to prepare a planning proposal and forward it to the Planning Department, a Development Control Plan and a Voluntary Planning Agreement (VPA). The VPA would require dedication and rehabilitation of wildlife

Flood mapping of the proposed site corridor land on terms acceptable to Council, dedication of land, at no cost to Council, for the realignment of Johns Rd, and funding of the commissioning, maintenance and decommissioning of a temporary sewer pump station by the proponents to service the development. A gateway determination was issued by the planning department in February, 2015, and an extension was issued by Central Coast Council in August. The site is on the northern side of Johns Rd, is rectangular and 93,220 square metres in area. Around half the site has been cleared, and a further 20 per cent of the remnant vegetation is in a highly disturbed condition, according to the report. The site has been identified within a desired Green Corridor in the North Wyong Shire Structure Plan (NWSSP). “It should be noted

that the NWSSP did not undertake detailed investigations to confirm the condition, width and specific location of the wildlife corridor,” the report said. “The position and sizing of the wildlife corridor has been established as part of investigations undertaken as part of the planning proposal, to ensure that a minimum corridor width of 120 metres is achieved. “These specifications were considered to be acceptable by the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage (OEH) and Council’s ecologist. “The wildlife corridor also incorporates vegetated land to the west of the subject site which has been considered in ensuring that the 120 metre corridor design width goal is achieved. “The planning proposal will secure part of the north-south wildlife corridor which will connect the Wadalba Wildlife Corridor to remnant wetland vegetation to the south of Johns Rd.

“With the resolution of the wildlife corridor and road realignment dimensions on the subject site, rezoning the remaining portion of the site to R2 Low Density Residential Zone represents a sensible and orderly planning outcome,” the report concluded. The planning proposal seeks to rezone 63,200 square metres of land from RU6 Transition Zone to R2 Low Density Residential to enable a future residential subdivision. It is also proposed to rezone 28,500 square metres on the western and northern sections of the site to E2 Environmental Conservation to facilitate the environmental corridor extension and connection with lands to the south. A small sliver of SP2 Infrastructure (Local Roads) will also be created for future roadworks. The proposed minimum lot size will be 450 square metres for land zoned R2

and 40,000 square metres for land zoned E2. The land is also proposed to be included as an Urban Release Area (URA), which will enable the State Government to place a levy on future residential development. “The position of this E2 Environmental Conservation Zone has been negotiated with the Office of Environment and Heritage (OEH) and Council. “It will expand the amount of natural open space and secure the scenic qualities of the locality. “This will benefit the expanding residential population in Wadalba. “In particular, it will provide passive recreation space in the form of walking trails that have the potential to connect with other trails within the broader Wadalba Corridor. “A preliminary 56 lot subdivision concept plan has been prepared. “The development will be accessed from a single point off Johns Rd. “It makes provision for the adjoining land to the east (which will be rezoned in the future) to be connected to internal roads proposed as part of the development. “The planning proposal is supported by a draft Voluntary Planning Agreement (VPA) between the Central Coast Council and Zaychan Pty Ltd. This VPA addresses the dedication of wildlife corridor land and makes provision for the payment of an environmental management contribution to Council. It enables the payment of applicable Section

94 Contribution Plan charges. “Minor changes to the VPA will be undertaken (post exhibition) to allow for the payment of Section 94 contributions through the VPA, to require payment prior to the completion of the broader review of the Warnervale District Section 94 Contribution Plan. “No objections or major issues were raised by any of the government agencies, with the exception of the OEH,” the report said. OEH recommended Aboriginal monitoring be undertaken at the development application stage, but the report to Council said it was not necessary. OEH said subsurface archaeological survey work by a suitably qualified archaeologist should be undertaken for undisturbed areas of the site prior to any development consent being granted. Council’s Engineering Assessment Section advises that an overland flood flow path exists on the eastern drainage tributary which is proposed to be rezoned to residential. “The proponent will be required to obtain a controlled activity approval from the Department of Industries, Water (DPI Water) for any work within this watercourse as part of any future development application for the subdivision,” the report said.” Source: Agenda item 3.4, Oct 23 Central Coast Council ordinary meeting

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Mayoral minute calls for all airport A

ll works at Central Coast Airport could cease until November 27, pending the delivery of a briefing on the proposed Wyong E c o n o m i c Development Zone (WEZ) to Council by CEO, Mr Brian Bell, prior to that date. In a Mayoral Minute presented to the October 23 ordinary meeting of Council, Central Coast Mayor, Clr Jane Smith, attempted to use the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009, to bring previously confidential information about the WEZ and Central Coast Airport into the public domain. The former Wyong Council had been criticised by community groups and by the Shadow Minister for the Central Coast, Mr David Harris, for keeping too much information

confidential. Clr Smith formally moved that Council requested Mr Bell to complete each of five directives. The first was to make an authorised proactive release of information relating to the future development of the WEZ, including the Warnervale/ Central Coast Airport, under section 7 of the GIPA Act, with such information to be made available on the Council website. Mr Bell was also required to provide a report to Council in respect to any documents that he determined should not be disclosed, and to give reasons for coming to that decision. The Mayoral Minute also asked him to provide a report to the ordinary meeting of the Council, on November 27, on the draft Masterplan for Central Coast Airport. Clr Smith’s minute

further asked for provision on a briefing, before November 27, on the strategic development of WEZ. She called for the suspension of all works on the Central Coast Airport until November 27, “except where those works were required by law or the suspension of those works would put Council in breach of existing contractual obligations and/or expose Council to claims for damages or variation under any contract.” The Mayoral Minute stated that in 1996, following community concerns about the development of Warnervale Airport (as it was then named), the NSW Parliament passed the Warnervale Airport (Restrictions) Act 1996 (WAR Act) to restrict certain activities and development at the Warnervale Airport. “Subsequently, the

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airport land was included in the WEZ for industrial development,” the minute said. “The site is at the upper catchment of Porters Creek Wetland, the largest freshwater wetland on the Central Coast. “Much of Porters Creek Wetland is identified as a SEPP14 wetland with the north east areas (including much of the location of WEZ) described as a “Wetland Management Area” in Chapter 3.10 of Wyong Shire Development Control Plan 2013. “In early 2015, Wyong Council started planning for a Regional Airport at Warnervale, despite the site being subject to the WAR Act. “In May, 2015, the former Wyong Council applied to the then NSW Minister for Planning to have the WAR Act repealed. “That Minister initiated a review of the WAR Act. “In August, 201,7 the current Minister for Planning refused that request. “On October 28, 2015, the former Wyong Council resolved to proceed with the Warnervale Airport development and adopted a masterplan. “That 2015 masterplan has never been out on public exhibition. “This Council has continued to spend funds to clear native vegetation and build assets such as roads, runways, buildings, a flood levee, fencing and security cameras in and around the Airport. “In addition, an Airport Manager was employed and expressions of interest called to develop the airport. “There are also substantial other expenses such as planning, advertising, staff time and legal and planning consultants. “Key Planning documents do not provide for an airport including: Central Coast Regional Plan 2016 prepared by the NSW Government, excluded an airport of any description. “Given that the

proposed regional airport is not included in key planning documents and the State government’s recent decision to retain the WAR Act, it is appropriate for Council to reconsider the future direction of this site in consultation with the community,” Clr Smith’s Mayoral Minute said. The next edition of the Wyong Regional Chronicle will report on the outcome of the October 23 Central Coast Council, which was to consider the Minute. Long-term anti-regional airport campaigner, Mr Laurie Eyes from Wyong

Creek, has written to all Councillors regarding the Mayoral Minute. “The ratepayers of the Central Coast have contributed over $33 million to Warnervale and Kiar airports,” Mr Eyes said. “This $33 million is now not available for roads, footpaths or any other pressing community need,” he said. “Since 2013, when the Eaton-led Wyong Council put a 2600 metre airport in the 2013 LEP, Wyong Council allowed no proper opportunity for community input into any airport

Report from the Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast Scot MacDonald MLC Energy Bills Premier Berejiklian recently announced assistance for NSW households through an energy affordability package. The Low Income Household rebate increased from $235 to $285 and the Family Energy Rebate increased from $150 to $180. For further detail on the energy rebates visit: http://www.resourcesandenergy.nsw.gov.au/energy-consumers/ financial-assistance/rebates. Parliament During the last sitting of Parliament, I led for the Government in the Upper House on the Fair Trading Amendment (Ticket Scalping and Gift Cards) Bill 2017. This bill will put consumers first by ending the practice of ticket scalping through clamping down on bots and other automated programs, and by capping resale gouging. This is important legislation that will protect our sport stars and fans. Gift Cards will now have a minimum expiry period of three years with restrictions on fees and charges. The NSW Parliament passed the first legislation in Australia aimed at preserving Aboriginal languages, the Aboriginal Languages Bill 2017. I spoke in support of the policy and read into Hansard the statement by the CEO of Darkinjung, Mr Sean Gordon on the Bill: “I hope that this legislation means it will be able to revive the Darkinjung language here on the Central Coast so that we are able to share it with our youth and the wider community”. “I began my speech borrowing from the Kamilaroi and Anaiwan “Illana runyerra” or “Good day”’. Notices of Motion Motions on the Wyong Women’s Health Centre, Tuggerah Lakes LAC Awards and Central Coast Regional Academies of Sport Awards were passed unanimously by the Legislative Council in the last sitting of Parliament. The Notices give Parliamentary recognition to community champions and leaders in the Wyong region. Social Housing Community Improvement Fund (SHCIF) Central Coast Council has received two grants from the third round of the SCHIF for projects in Wyong. $50,000 will go towards upgrading the play space at Maheno Ave, Blue Haven, and $35,773 will go towards replacing the climbing unit at Owen Ave, Wyong. All my contributions including Bills, Committee reports and motions can be viewed at https://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/hansard/ Pages/member-speeches.aspx?pk=87 Scot MacDonald MLC Phone: 02 9230 2393 Email: scot.macdonald@parliament.nsw.gov.au Authorised by Scot MacDonald, MLC. Produced and distributed using parliamentary entitlements

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works to cease pending a review proposals or actions. “While Council ignored community objections to their LEP airport, the NSW Liberal Government did not. “The airport was removed from the 2013 LEP, following community submissions and consultation with a local Liberal MP, the Planning Department heads and Parliamentary Secretary. “The next opportunity for the community to have a say on Council’s airport was during the community consultation process for the Central Coast Regional Plan. “Over 30 per cent of all submissions from the entire Central Coast were objecting to Council’s airport. “Despite strenuous objections from Wyong Shire Council (WSC), and Council’s sustained pressure on the NSW State Government and Planning NSW, the airport was removed from the

Wyong Council was fined for altering the runway regional plan. “The most recent opportunity for the community to have a say in the future of Warnervale Airport came in April 2016, after former Mayor, Mr Doug Eaton, requested that the Minister for Planning repeal the Warnervale Airport (Restrictions) Act 1996. “The Minister set in

place an independent assessment process to determine the future of the Act. “The independent assessor met with Council, Aeroclub and community stakeholders, inviting written submissions. “In August, 2017, Planning Minister Roberts announced that the Act would be retained,

vindicating the stand taken by the community and finishing any plans Council had for their 1800 metre jet airport approved by Council on October 28, 2015. “The retention of the Act also formalised the imposition of a curfew from 10:00pm to 6:30am, a limit on movements of 88 per day and penalties of $11,000 per

infringement of the Act. “Presumably the ratepayers would be liable for these penalties, as the ratepayers own the airport. “Council has refused me numerous GIPA applications in relation to the airport, resulting in three hearings at the Administrative Tribunal, where I represented myself against Council’s

Barrister and Lawyer. “I have won two of the three hearings. “At a hearing this year, I won a copy of Council’s confidential Warnervale Airport Development Opportunities Feasibility Study 2013. “Despite the ruling of the Senior Member, Council would not give me a copy of the document, arguing copyright, an argument they used in the Tribunal, only to lose it. “Council has only allowed me note taking of the study. “I believe Councillors should be given a copy of the Feasibility Study and that it should be released into the public domain as awarded by the Administrative Tribunal,” Mr Eyes said. Source: Agenda item 2.1, Oct 23 Central Coast Council ordinary meeting Email, Oct 22 Laurie Eyes, Wyong Creek

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Local NBN office called for to solve local problems A

local IT industry group is calling on the NBN Company to set up a Central Coast office to field issues and help solve systemic problems experienced by many locals. “The recent Joint Parliamentary report and the Telecommunication Ombudsman’s report both identify very real issues with the NBN rollout that demand a creative response,” said Mr David Abrahams, president of Central Coast Start It. “Mounting evidence of systemic problems with service provision to some areas should not be ignored. “The industry group is appealing to all those involved to look beyond the current situation of blame shifting between NBN, sub-contractors, MPs and the Internet Service Providers. “Central Coast Start It Inc. previously conducted

the country’s first local NBN rollout audit in 2016. “The audit highlighted the successes and failures of the local rollout in substantial detail. “The audit was presented to the NBN and was picked up by the local newspapers as well as national current affairs reports at the time,” Mr Abrahams continued. “Sadly, the positive suggestion we delivered in our report went nowhere,” he added. The Central Coast was an early rollout zone for the NBN’s full Fibre to the Premise infrastructure in Gosford CBD and surrounds. The region was also a test zone for the Prime Minister’s “faster and cheaper” Fibre to the Node infrastructure that has been contentious in the eyes of many users. Central Coast Start It members are among the greatest users and advocates for NBN technology. “Businesses use it

every day to develop new solutions and services to their clients and the public. “However, we think the massive project needs to open up its lines of communication with knowledgeable specialists, instead of shutting out supportive advocates in local communities. “The NBN Co has a sizable marketing budget that constantly tells us of the upsides of the project, something the industry group thinks can be counterproductive in the context of areas and customers that are experiencing real issues. “The case for a small local NBN office is solid,” Mr Abrahams said. “Redirecting some of the marketing budget to a local troubleshooting office would make sense for all involved,” he added. Source: Media release, Oct 20 David Abrahams, Central Coast Start It

MacGregor calls for reaffirmation of opposition to coal mine pposition to the p r o p o s e d Wallarah 2 Coal Project should continue under the new Central Coast Council, according to Clr Kyle MacGregor.

Clr MacGregor gave notice prior to the October 23 ordinary Council meeting of his intention to move that Council continued its “opposition to the proposed Wallarah 2 Coal Project as previously continually opposed by the former Wyong and Gosford Councils and consistent

with the Central Coast Council’s resolution [earlier in 2017].” Clr MacGregor moved: “That Council, having formally submitted in writing, at the 2017 Planning Assessment Commission hearing, its opposition to the Wallarah 2 Coal Project, to continue to support the community opposition to the Wallarah 2 Coal project for the following reasons: loss of integrity of the Wyong water catchment valleys (Dooralong and Yarramalong); loss of town water supply; and unacceptable damage to

public infrastructure in the subsidence area”. He called for the Mayor, Clr Jane Smith, to immediately write to the Premier and the Planning Minister affirming its opposition to Wallarah 2 and to “call upon the Government to honour its ‘ironclad promise and guarantee’, made both in public and in writing as Liberal Party Policy, to legislate to not allow mining in the Wyong water catchment valleys”. Source: Agenda item 6.2, Oct 23 Central Coast Council ordinary meeting

Councillors selected for additional roles

ouncillors have been chosen as members of the Grants and Sponsorship Review Panel and the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee of the Central Coast Council. At the ordinary meeting

of Central Coast Council on October 9, the Mayor, Clr Jane Smith and two other Councillors were appointed to the Grants and Sponsorship Review Panel. The delegates chosen were Clr Lisa Matthews and Clr Jilly Pilon. Alternate delegates chosen were Clr Chris Holstein and Clr Louise Greenaway.

Two Councillors were also chosen to be members of the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee: Clr Doug Vincent and Clr Louise Greenaway, with Clr Lisa Matthews and Clr Jeff Sundstrom as alternate members. Source: Minutes, Oct 9 Central Coast Council ordinary meeting

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Code of meeting practice and establishment of committees yet to be decided

n amended Code of Meeting Practice that could see public meetings continue to be held once a month, has been debated by Central Coast Council. Council staff recommended that Council establish an Environment and Planning Committee, an Assets, Infrastructure and Business Committee, a Connected Communities Committee and a Corporate Services Committee. The committees were to comprise all Councillors, but will be open to the public unless confidential. According to a report from the Governance and Business Services Unit of Council, the committees would be able to make recommendations, but not decisions, and would “provide an opportunity for public involvement in, and awareness of, the decision-making processes of Council”. They will meet on

the second Monday of February to November inclusive, and on the first Monday in December. The Environment and Planning Committee will meet on the second Monday of most months to consider matters relating to significant development applications, or those requested by Councillors to be presented to Council, the exhibition and adoption of LEPs, DCPs and other planning instruments. Its charter is also to enable open discussion and community input into decision making on development assessment, engineering, environment, certification and strategic planning. The Assets, Infrastructure and Business Committee will also consist of all Councillors and will consider matters relating to the assets, infrastructure and operational functions of the Council. The Connected Communities Committee will consider matters in

relation to the connected communities operations, and the Corporate Services Committee will consider matters related to that specific area. The amended Code will be placed on public exhibition for a period 28 days and members of the public will have not less than 42 days to make submissions from the first day of the public exhibition period. Ordinary meetings, if the amended Code is adopted, would be held on the fourth Monday of the Month, from February to November, and the third Monday in December. Council were also to resolve at the ordinary meeting held on October 23, that the next three meetings would be held on November 27 at Wyong Chambers (from 6:30pm), December 18 at Gosford Chambers and then not until February 26, 2018 (at Wyong Chambers). Source: Agenda item 4.3, Oct 23 Central Coast Council ordinary meeting

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Construction of the rock groyne welcomed

Work on the Groyne has commenced Photo: David Mehan MP

ember for The Entrance, Mr David Mehan, has welcomed the start of construction of the rock groyne at The Entrance Beach. The groyne wall will assist in the retaining of sand along the beach and will help keep the beach open during tourist season. The NSW Government

has allocated $2 million for the construction of the 100 metre long rock groyne. The surf lifesaving tower will be relocated approximately 100 metres north of its present location, closer to the channel. To construct the rock groyne, the sand will be cleared down to the bedrock, and then 6,000 tonnes of two to

four tonne rocks will be transported to the site. The project also includes provisions to dredge up to 15,000 cubic metres of sand from the channel and place it on The Entrance Beach. These works are planned after the completion of the groyne. Source: Media release, Oct 10 David Mehan MP

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Council’s investment portfolio on track C

entral Coast Council has moved to assure ratepayers that its investment portfolio is on track to deliver sound returns for the community.

As at August, 43.84 per cent of Council’s investment portfolio was held in the BBB credit rating category, compared to its own guideline of 40 per cent. The financial institutions issuing fixed income investments and bonds are considered investment grade (IG), if its credit rating is BBB or higher by Standard and Poor (S&P). Generally, the financial institutions are assessed by the rating agency as having adequate capacity to meet financial commitments and repayment of the invested funds. There was a downgrading of some banks’ credit rating in May by S&P, which in turn has downgraded the rating of some of Council’s investments, but Council has confirmed in a public report that this will be rebalanced favourably by the end of the month. Council has reported

the rebalancing of the investment portfolio in each of its monthly investment reports since the May report, presented at the Ordinary Meeting held on June 28. Council intends to hold these term deposits until they mature and, as such, the value of these term deposits are not impacted by this rating change. Council Chief Financial Officer, Ms Vivienne Louie, said Council’s investment portfolio was in accordance with the Ministerial Order and will be within Council’s investment guidelines by the end of October. Over 50 per cent of investments are held with AA financial institutions. “Council is not concerned that the investment portfolio is currently predominantly in the BBB category as we believe those financial institutions are safe to hold our investments,” Ms Louie said. “Our investment portfolio is structured on rolling maturity dates to ensure Council has sufficient funds to deliver the Operational Plan. “Our Operational Plan is our contract with our community and we must

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deliver. “At certain times of the year, Council may have more cash than we require to meet our obligations, so we invest the additional funds to obtain the best return for our community. “Staff always review the investment portfolio to ensure that any new investments proposed are in accordance with the Ministerial Investment Order and Council’s Investment Policy. “We review credit ratings of financial institutions who are taking investments, review the interest rates offered for the maturity dates required, and the amount of our investment portfolio already held with each financial institution.” Before entering into any investment transaction with a new institution, there will be a diligent review of the creditworthiness of that

institution. The Chief Executive Officer, or his/her delegate, must form his/her own opinion of the risk attached to an institution and not merely rely on published credit ratings. “Council will continue to monitor the portfolio and manage investments taking into consideration credit ratings of financial institutions, interest rates offered for the maturity dates required, and the amount of our investment portfolio already held with each financial institution. “We don’t want to put all our eggs in one basket, which is why we review credit ratings with the amounts invested with each financial institution,” Ms Louie added. Council’s investment portfolio is reported monthly to the next available ordinary Council meeting. According to the

Investment report for September, tabled at the October 23 ordinary Council meeting, Council adopted its current policy in April. “Subsequent to its adoption, S&P Global Ratings downgraded 23 financial institutions include Bank of Queensland and Bendigo and Adelaide Bank. “This downgrade increased Council’s exposure in BBB+ investments from 30.84 per cent to 49 per cent, exceeding the policy guideline. “The finance team are drafting some changes to the policy guidelines based on recommendations from the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee. “It is expected the revised Investment policy and guidelines will be presented to Council for adoption in the next ordinary meeting in

he new Central Coast Council has called for the NSW Electoral Commission to exercise leniency when considering whether or not residents had sufficient reason not to vote in the September 9 local

government election. A motion moved by Clr Greg Best and seconded by Clr Troy Marquart, was passed unanimously at the October 9 ordinary meeting. Clr Best moved that: “Council notes that the first election of the Central Coast Council involved a new local government

area divided in to five wards, which were likely to be unfamiliar to and potentially confusing to some resident electors”. As a result, he argued that Council should request that the NSW Electoral Commissioner exercise appropriate discretion and leniency when determining, for the purposes of the

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November. “The portfolio will be rebalanced to higher credit classes over the next 12 months. “According to the latest investment report, the Council’s counterparty credit exposure to the rerated institutions, Bank of Queensland and Bendigo and Adelaide Bank, remains relatively low at 6.5 per cent and 7.2 per cent respectively. Of the 33 BBB-rated investments currently held by Council, 20 will mature within the next six months, providing the opportunity to recalibrate the overall portfolio into investments with safer risk ratings.

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New Open Pile Burning Policy under consideration

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

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

net Copies of these other publications may be obtained from our offices in Gosford, by subscription, or from a myriad of locations in the areas covered by each publication.

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ural property o w n e r s throughout the Central Coast will benefit from the exhibition of a draft Open Pile Burning Policy that was debated at the ordinary meeting of Central Coast Council on October 23. A report to the meeting from the Environment and Planning section of Council recommended that Council adopt the draft Central Coast Open Pile Burning Policy for public exhibition. If the draft policy is adopted, Council will need to be listed as an approval authority for the burning of vegetation under the Protection of the Environment Operations (Clean Air) Regulation 2010. According to the report, Council and the NSW Rural Fire Service receive numerous requests from rural landowners to burn dead vegetation to carry out routine maintenance of their land. The RFS doesn’t have the power to authorise such pile burning. Under the 2010 regulation, local councils can voluntarily choose the level of control over burning that is best suited

to their local government area. Open pile burning was permitted by the former Wyong Council, and Gosford Council had exhibited a draft policy in September, 2015, but it was not adopted. The newer draft policy seeks to consolidate the provisions of the former Wyong and Gosford policies. It provides a selfregulated approval process for pile burning on land that meets certain conditions. The policy would apply to land that comprises an area greater than 4,000 square metres, is zoned RU1 Primary Production, RU2 Rural Landscape, RU6 Transition, R5 Large Lot Residential, E2 Environmental Conservation, E3 Environmental Management, E4 Environmental Living, RE2 Private Recreation, 7(a) Conservation or 7(c2) under Interim Development Order 122. The draft policy will enable landowners to burn only one pile of vegetation on the land at any one time. The pile must be less than two metres in diameter and less than 1.5 metres in height. A fire permit must be obtained from the RFS for

open burning during the Bushfire Danger Period, which is usually October 1 to March 31. The vegetation must be dry or dead and be generated from the premises on which it grew, with a diameter of 150mm or less. Adjacent property owners and the RFS must be given 24 hours’ notice of intention to burn, in writing or verbal. An open fire must be supervised at all times by a responsible adult and burning must comply with all RFS rules, standards and guidelines, and must not cause nuisance to neighbours or a smoke hazard to traffic. The policy does not provide approval for the destruction and removal of vegetation, land clearing, burning of vegetation resulting from the clearing of land or burning land for bushfire hazard reduction purposes. All other restrictions on fires would remain in place and strict fire hazard controls would be adhered to. The policy was expected to be placed on public exhibition for 28 days. Source: Agenda item 3.3, Oct 23 Central Coast Council ordinary meeting

Committee calls for marketing for the Peninsula

Grant to continue waterway cleaning

Look at alternatives to rail crossing, says chamber

The Peninsula Tourism Committee A Palm Beach ferry skipper “is The Peninsula Chamber of has called on the Central Coast’s being criminally investigated” Commerce has called for the NSW new tourism marketing and for coming into contact with a Government and Central Coast industry services agency, Affi sandbank in the Ettalong Channel, Council to restart discussions nity, to organise packages and according to ferry operator about the rail level crossing in Woy campaigns that will specifi cally Fantasea Cruising. Woy. Beaches given a good rating

Community Plan organisation to incorporate

Mayor’s allowance set at $113,280

Ocean and Umina Beaches were The Community Plan Central The Central Coast mayor will given a clean bill of health in the Coast organisation is set to move receive $113,280, the deputy annual NSW Offi ce of Environment forward to incorporation and mayor $37,383 and councillors and Heritage Beachwater Report. continue its campaign to have the $28,950 this coming year. new Central Coast Council adopt its grass roots manifesto. Peninsula unrepresented on key Call for MP and council to work Landcare volunteers visit Rileys Island council committees on coastal management The Peninsula is unrepresented The Central Coast branch on Volunteers helped maintain the on three key committees appointed the Australian Conservation natural beauty of Rileys Island as by the new Central Coast Council. Foundation has called on both part of the unique Landcare activity the Member for Gosford Ms Liesl held on Sunday, October 15. Tesch and Central Coast Council to ensure an integrated plan for the The full articles and more can be seen on line on our website www. CentralCoastNews.net They can also be seen on www.PeninsulaNews.info

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Environmentally sensitive Davistown Wetlands should become part of COSS Hundreds of concerned residents The fate of the Davistown Mr Pat Aiken, from Coastal packed out the Davistown Progress Wetlands has a long and complex Residents NSW, said the Hall on October 11, when a public history and involves money set imminent sale of the 48 acres of meeting was held to discuss the aside by the former Gosford environmentally sensitive wetland sale of Tidal Shoals. Council in its Protection of the at Davistown, was an opportunity Environment Trust. for the Central Coast Council and Concerned residents gather to Davistown Wetlands has a long save Davistown Wetlands and complex history

Davistown Wetlands have Aboriginal cultural signifi cance

Luxury 64-apartment Terrigal development to proceed

Over 6,000 fi rearms are registered in the 2250 postcode

Local Aboriginal Elder, Mr Phil Local developer, Central Real, There are currently over 6,000 Pulbrook, has been a resident have revealed their vision for a fi rearms registered in the 2250 of Davistown for the past 53 new $15.2 million residential postcode, according to data years, and he is worried that an development in Terrigal called obtained from the NSW Police by unscrupulous, unsympathetic Elysium. the NSW Greens. developer will buy the 48 acres of Community group calls for Old Sydney Town could be Willoughby Road upgrade Urban Forest Strategy for the revived if adjacent land can be details released Central Coast rezoned A Central Coast Council A listening post and barbecue held The Kariong Eco Garden is calling spokesperson said Council in Wamberal on Saturday, October on community members to sign a staff were happy to meet with 14, enabled the community to learn petition calling on Central Coast Mr Richard Chiu to discuss his more about the $500,000 to be Council to Establish an Urban plans for the revitalisation of invested to address a dangerous Forest Strategy for the Central Old Sydney Town, after Mr Chiu stretch of Willoughby Road. Coast. The full articles and more can be seen on line on our website www.centralcoastnews.net Coast Community News focusses on news specifically related to post code areas 2250, 2251, 2260 and articles can also be read and shared on your mobile phone by going to www.coastcommunitynews.com.au.

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October 24, 2017

Glenning Valley development will be a tragic legacy I

was fortunate the other day to have the opportunity to read Kylie Boyle’s submission on behalf of Say No to Glenning Valley Development Group.

Kylie, and the residents who live near the Glenning Valley site, have campaigned hard to be heard by Council, asking that consideration be given to the site’s inclusion as COSS land, to protect its significant amount of threatened flora and fauna, including the critically endangered Swift Parrot.

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FORUM The local community has taken part in rallies, written submissions and emails, and received support from other environmental groups and individuals including myself. I have been surprised

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’ve been reading the Chronicle for some years now and your newspaper informs the community in a way that no other local newspaper does. It is an honest, deep

to learn that the former Wyong Council members voted to rezone the site from 7(f) Environmental Protection, 7(g) Wetlands Management and 7(a) Conservation in 2013, to R2 Low Density Residential, leaving the site open to the destruction of its vital flora and fauna. The development of this site for residential lots will lead to permanent destruction of its flora and fauna, a tragic legacy to leave for the community and the environment. I hope our Councillors will reconsider this development and choose to protect this vital local environmental asset. Email, Oct 17 Sue Chidgey, East Gosford

Mine will be a pollution in the middle of the northern suburban expansion understand that the Korean-owned controversial Wallarah 2 coal mine is yet again in the local news at its ‘determination phase’, with a local NSW Planning and A s s e s s m e n t Commission hearing due on November 3.

When will this abomination ever go away? Our planners have led us to believe that the

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FORUM and brave way to keep us up to date with the local issues. Congratulations and thank you.

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thought you would be interested in a letter that I received today from the head office of the Cerebral Palsy Alliance in Sydney.

They praised a story in the Wyong Regional Chronicle (Charity to provide motorised wheelchairs for children with cerebral palsy, September 12). I have mild cerebral palsy caused at my birth in 1961, due to a premature birth and accidental strangulation by the umbilical cord. I am adopted. I get your paper regularly at Toukley Newsagency and Toukley Coles. Letter, Oct 5 John Baker, Norah Head

FORUM pressures of population growth will mean that our Central Coast urban area will one day join up with Greater Newcastle. If this mine plan goes ahead, then it will be in the middle of this expansion giving 42 years of coal dust, noise, salt pollution and questionable water security. ‘But the mine is deep underground’ the proponents say.

They say the water tables will not be disturbed significantly. Plans show that the proposed coal loader will be just 1-2 km from the existing Blue Haven suburb. If the plan goes ahead, this pollution will be in the middle of the inevitable northern suburban expansion. Green and clean and attractive, I don’t think so. Stop it now. Email, Oct 19 Dave Hollingsworth, Mardi

Aren’t we all equal in the eyes of the law?

verrated TV c a s h - f o r comment media types squabble over pay rates in the millions of dollars between the sexes. The Fair Work Commission and the Federal Court, who earn

FORUM mega dollars per week and never work Sundays, have made a ruling that low-paid workers deserve a pay-cut when they work Sundays. Aren’t we all equal in the eyes of the law?

Tell ‘em they’re dreaming, as the old saying goes. Laws are always useful to those who have possessions and harmful to those who have nothing. Email, Oct 20 Richard R, Summerland Point

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Home invader injures residents A

49-year-old Killarney Vale man has been arrested for a serious assault in West Gosford. At around midnight on October 4, the man, who was significantly affected by drugs/alcohol, climbed a fence into a residential property in Donnison St, West Gosford. The man was then confronted by the 33-year-old female occupant, who called a female relative to help her. The relative arrived a short time later with a male friend but the intruder refused to leave. When police were contacted, the intruder pushed the male backwards onto the

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ground, and started assaulting both women, punching and kicking them numerous times to the face and body, causing serious injuries. Neighbours contacted police, who arrived finding serious injuries to the victims. Police forced entry into the premises with OC spray and Taser being drawn during the arrest.

The man was arrested, a crime scene established, and the man was conveyed to Gosford Police Station, where he was subsequently charged with: one count wound with intent grievous bodily harm, one count assault actual bodily harm, and one count common assault. The man has been bail refused to a court appearance at Gosford Local Court in November. Both female victims received significant wounds, fractures, abrasions, swelling and loss of teeth during the assault. The intruder was unknown to the victims. Source: Media release, Oct 4 NSW Police Media

Possible shooter sentenced to imprisonment M

r Michael James Holt, the man believed to have been contemplating a mass shooting at Westfield, Tuggerah, has been sentenced to seven years’ imprisonment for weapons and child pornography offences in 2015. In the tendered statement of facts, a caller told Crime Stoppers that Mr Holt was potentially planning “indiscriminate public place shooting” and was considering Westfield, Tuggerah as the scene. Mr Holt pleaded guilty to stockpiling a variety of weapons at homes in

uggerah Lakes LAC has collected the second highest number of firearms in the NSW Gun Amnesty.

At least 300 firearm related items were surrendered to Tuggerah

Lakes officers during the three month amnesty appeal, second only to Oxley LAC. Neighbouring Brisbane Water LAC was 13th in the state for items

collected. The Amnesty ran from July 1 to September 30. Across NSW, more than 10,000 firearms and related items were handed in to police. Source: Media statement, Oct 22 NSW Police Media

Fire damages warehouse warehouse in Tu g g e r a h , c o n t a i n i n g flammable paints and fuels, suffered severe internal and external damage, when the building caught fire just

before 11am October 8.

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local police and other emergency services. No other properties reported any damage from the fire. Source: Website, Oct 8 Central Coast Incident Alerts

Michael James Holt

Windsor, Hobartville and locally at the Tall Timbers Hotel, Ourimbah, and to child pornography charges, in Penrith Local Court, on September 29. The majority of weapons seized were

replicas, but five fully functioning firearms were among them. Mr Holt’s non-parole period is four and a half years, making him eligible for parole in March 2020. Source: Court case, Sep 29 Penrith Local Court Dilon Luke, Journalist

Single vehicle fatality at Doyalson

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man has died following a single vehicle crash on Tuesday, October 10. At about 7:30pm, emergency services were called to Link Rd, Doyalson, following reports of a crash. Police have been told that a Holden Commodore crashed into a guard rail, before travelling up an embankment and hitting a tree. The driver and sole occupant, a 74-year-old man, was removed from the vehicle. Despite CPR attempts, the man died. Officers from Tuggerah Lakes Local Area Command will investigate the circumstances

a medical episode. A report will be prepared for the Coroner. surrounding the crash, including whether the driver may have suffered

Source: Media release, Oct 11 NSW Police Media

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October 24, 2017

Health units join forces to help ‘close the gap’ T

he Central Coast Local Health District celebrated an important milestone with the signing of a Collaborative P a r t n e r s h i p Agreement focusing on improving the health and wellbeing of the Aboriginal community across the region.

The District joined forces with Yerin Aboriginal Health Services and the Hunter New England Central Coast Primary Health Network (HNECCPHN) to help ‘close the gap’ and ensure that the local Indigenous community has access to a variety of health services. The three-year agreement follows on from the launch of the inaugural agreement in 2013, which saw the District become the first in the country to formally collaborate with other health organisations and specifically focus on the provision of health care services for local Aboriginal people. “This is an exciting time for all three organisations as we embark on another united front on

helping ‘close the gap’ and ensuring the health and wellbeing of our Indigenous community remains a top priority for the region,” Chair of Yerin Aboriginal Health Services, Ms Vickie Parry, said. “Closing the gap is about increasing life expectancy and improving the health of more than 12,000 Aboriginal people who live in our region, through awareness, education and providing easy accessible services. “Forming a partnership allows us all to develop, promote and implement strategies that will make a difference to the physical wellbeing of Indigenous individuals as well as the social, emotional and cultural wellbeing of the entire community,” she continued. A good example of how the new agreement will help improve health outcomes for the local Aboriginal community is through the Women’s Breast Screening Project. The project recently saw 36 local Aboriginal women travel by bus from the Eleanor Duncan Health Centre to BreastScreen NSW, Erina, for free mammogram checks.

Director of BreastScreen NSW, Northern Sydney and Central Coast Local Health Districts, Ms Meredith Kay, said the project was an effective way to help ‘close the gap’ with latest figures showing that 34 per cent of local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women had significantly lower breast screening rates than local nonAboriginal women. “Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, and Aboriginal women with breast cancer have a higher mortality rate than other women with breast cancer,” Ms Kay said. “We recognise that some Aboriginal women face specific cultural and physical barriers to participation in breast cancer screening programs and have coordinated special group bookings to address these barriers and encourage women to attend for their free mammograms in a culturally-friendly setting.” Source: Media release, Oct 20 Clare Graham, Central Coast Local Health District

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Mother and babies wanted for research B

aby development researchers are recruiting Central Coast parents for a new study, B a b y M i n d s , examining how infant development in the critical first year of life is influenced by parental wellbeing and lifestyle factors.

Participation in BabyMinds involves up to three appointments, ideally starting when the baby is just six weeks old, then again at six months and a year. The study aims to help identify differences or delays in babies’ development that can potentially be remedied. One of the trial coordinators, Ms Carly Mallise, said there was little existing research for such an early phase of development. “A number of conditions, such as autism or ADHD, tend to be diagnosed around four years of age or even

later in life,” Ms Mallise said. “By profiling developmental and behavioural characteristics in infancy, we may be able to pinpoint when symptoms of these conditions begin to emerge,” she said. “By doing so, we hope to inform early intervention, which is key for improving the likelihood of better child outcomes.” Researchers film the interaction between a mother or father and baby to analyse the unique way that parents communicate with their child. At six and twelve months, the baby is placed in front of a computer equipped with an eye-tracking camera. Researchers can determine which part of the screen the baby is focused on, to determine functional aspects such as attention span, problem-solving and inhibition.

They also perform a Bayley assessment of cognitive, language and motor development, along with sensory testing involving sight, hearing and touch, to see if the infant has processing deficiencies. “The variety of assessments we conduct enables us to give parents a written report, which provides details on their baby’s development,” Ms Mallise, a PhD candidate in Psychology at the University of Newcastle, said. Researchers are also interested in how mums cope caring for their babies, screening them for postnatal depression and parenting stress. The study is looking for 250 mothers and babies. Testing is conducted in the Family Interaction and Neurodevelopmental Lab (FIND Lab) at the Ourimbah campus of University of Newcastle. Source: Media release, Oct 13 Leonie Brand, UON

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entral Coast D i s a b i l i t y Network is encouraging older people to attend a forum on Tuesday, October 31, at The Entrance Leagues Club, Bateau Bay. The day will celebrate positive ways to maintain mental and physical health, with guest speakers, entertainment and information for people over 65.

Local services will be at the ready with tips to boost wellbeing, and with chances to experience popular activities like Yoga and Tai Chi. Four wellbeing hubs will provide contact with people running health, support, leisure and legal services for older people. The aim of the campaign is to promote the importance of early intervention practices for positive mental health and wellbeing, and

to reduce the stigma associated with mental health. The theme for Mental Health Month 2017 is ‘Share the Journey’, recognising the importance of making close connections to improve wellbeing and to help build the resilience needed to deal with life’s challenges. Source: Media release, Oct 19 Michelle Cuneo, Central Coast Disability Network

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Camp Breakaway celebrated its 35th anniversary

Mental health friendship program celebrates its first year W

yong’s Compeer Mental Health Friendship Program celebrated its first birthday this October. In 2016, the St Vincent de Paul Society expanded the Compeer program to the Central Coast region to help combat the social isolation facing people living with mental illness. Compeer aims to improve the quality of life and self-esteem of people with mental illness through the power of friendship. Individuals aged over 18 are introduced to a caring volunteer of the same gender, to catch up for social activities in the community for 12 months. “Nearly one quarter of Australians experience mental illness every year, and despite big improvements in community awareness, shame and stigma still result in many people feeling isolated and

lonely,” said Compeer’s, Ms Christine Semken. “Compeer has now celebrated its first anniversary on the Coast. “Over the year Compeer has recruited volunteers from the local community and has now made 10 matches with people with a mental illness who were ready to engage in a friendship. “Despite growing at a rapid rate, Compeer is particularly interested to hear from people who feel ready to take the next step in their recovery into a friendship,” Ms Semken continued. “Everyone needs friends to support their mental health and wellbeing. “A Compeer friendship built on trust, respect and understanding, can support people to stay well and enjoy life,” Ms Semken concluded. Source: Media release, Oct 12 Christine Semken, Compeer Central Coast

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amp Breakaway, a camp for young people with a disability, celebrated its 35th anniversary on Wednesday, October 18. The camp was just an idea in 1979, but thanks to the Wyong Rotary Club and the huge commitment of many Rotary Clubs, businesses, organisations and volunteers, Camp Breakaway has gone on to become one of the most successful small charities in Australia. “We have so many people to thank,” said General Manager, Mr Terry Hayes. Camp Breakaway is

located on 25 acres of land leased to them by Delta Electricity. “This is a beautiful site with bushland on three sides and adjacent to Budgewoi Lake,” he said. “This property has been a huge factor in our success.” “The future is looking good, too. “We have a lease that goes for another 35 years, at the very generous rent of $1 per month. “It is an enduring act of generosity. “To support our future plans, the Elderslee Foundation Australia (a Central Coast charitable foundation) has committed to

almost a million dollars to fund infrastructure improvements. “Those improvements include new storage facilities, the refurbishment of Cedar Lodge, making it a state of the art training and multi-purpose centre, extensions to Breakaway Lodge that will feature upgraded bathroom and toilet facilities to meet the special needs of people with a disability, as well as extensions to office space for staff and volunteers. “Improvements will also include the refurbishment of our cabin bathrooms to meet modern disability standards. “In addition, the Old

Persons Welfare Council, another Central Coast charitable foundation, has committed to $900,000 in funding, over three years, to support the elderly in our community, including frail aged, those with dementia or a disability, and those who are lonely and isolated. “We have a lot to be grateful for from those who helped us in the past, and a lot to be grateful for to those who are taking us to the future. “This is a remarkable place supported by remarkable people,” said Mr Hayes. Source: Media release, Oct 10 Terry Hayes, Camp Breakaway

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October 24, 2017

Rebecca Freeman wins best State group trainer award M

s Rebecca Freeman from Central Coast Group Training (CCGT), has won the Excellence in Group Training Award at the 2017 NSW and ACT Group Training Awards. Ms Freeman has been a member of the Central Coast Group Training team for the past 10 years. CCGT Operations Manager, Ms Alison Cook, said: “She has managed a total of 793 apprentices and trainees for all or part of their training journey, with over 90 per cent not being out of work for more than a month. “Rebecca involves herself on the Management Team for the Central Coast Try a Trade, Central Coast Apprentice and Trainee Advisory Committee and Central Coast Safety Committee,” Ms Cook

Rebecca Freeman to go on maternity leave, said. “Rebecca has cross but CCGT CEO, Mr Greg trained in all departments Best, said: “Rebecca a real success of CCGT and has been is instrumental in the story, growing into a development of new tremendous professional strategic arms of CCGT,” over the some 10 years working with us here at she said. “For Rebecca, working CCGT. “Bec is about to go on at CCGT is not just a job, maternity leave, but such it is part of who she is.” Ms Freeman is about is her passion, she is

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ARTS EXPO NOVEMBER 4 - 5 The major fund raising & awareness raising event for the Multi Arts Confederation in 2017 WHERE? Davistown Community Hall 5 McCauley St, Davistown NSW 2251 TIMES? 3pm to 6:30pm Saturday, November 4 10am to 4pm Sunday, November 5 WHAT? Exhibition of visual art from members of the Central Coast Multi Arts Confederation Talks and presentations from MAC members and special guests throughout the Sunday Raffle Prizes, Gold coin donation for entry All proceeds to the Multi Arts Confederation WHO? We still have places available to exhibit and speak. To express interest email the committee at maccentralcoast@gmail.com

making herself available to the last minute to support the many apprentices and trainees she looks after,” Mr Best said. CCGT had another indirect success at the awards when Home Specialist Property Management of Erina won the 2017 Host Employer of the Year (Small) award. “Home Specialist Property Management (HSPM) have been a high performing and valued host employer with Central Coast Group Training since 2015,” Ms Cook said. “Their strong training processes and ability to seek out professional d e v e l o p m e n t opportunities for all members of staff has seen them become an employer of choice with the Central Coast region,” she said. “HSPM has been involved in the promotion of vocational education and training by appearing in numerous news articles and radio interviews, endorsing the value of completing an apprenticeship or traineeship. “HSPM have consistently provided a high level of training to their trainees and have attributed this success to the strong relationship that has been formed between Central Coast Group Training and their team,” she said. Source: Email, Oct 19 Alison Cook, Central Coast Group Training

Tumbi Umbi girls aim to raise funds for Lifeline our Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Tumbi Umbi girls are aiming to raise $5,000 for Lifeline.

J a s m i n e McCorquodale, Emily Fealy, Evie Cotterill and Molly Picklum will compete in the Lifeline Classic in March, a tag team surfing competition, a charity fundraising event supporting Lifeline Central Coast. Each team commits to running their own fundraising campaign and reaching a fundraising goal of $5,000 per team. So far the girls have already reached the half way mark and they still have a few months to reach their goal. “We have held cake stalls and a BBQ at Tumbi Campus which raised $1,300,” said Ms Cotterill. “We also have our everyday hero page where people can donate money and this is currently at $1,348.18,” she said. Every team will be rewarded with a legend surfer to join their team

on the day. The team who raises the most funds at the end of the campaign gets first pick from the pool of pro and legend surfers on the day. Second place fundraisers get second pick, and so on in order of the fundraising results. Trophies are presented to the winning fundraising team, and the winning surfing team on the day. “We wanted to do something with our surfing and our teacher, Mr Pollard, found the Lifeline classic, and we wanted to jump on board. “We love surfing and we wanted to combine our surfing with helping people,” Ms McCorquodale said. Ms Fealy said: “We are all in the same board riders group and do school surfing together, so we are used to working as a team. “We all feel really good about helping, and suicide prevention is really important.” Source: Media release, Oct 11 Shayne Player, Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Tumbi Umbi Campus

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October 24, 2017

Darkinjung language may be revived W

e d n e s d a y, October 11, marked a significant step forward for I n d i g e n o u s recognition with the A b o r i g i n a l Languages Bill ushered into State Parliament. For Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council Chief Executive Officer, Mr Sean Gordon, this piece of legislation is crucial in helping to empower Aboriginal people and communities not only in NSW, but nationally. “The Aboriginal Languages Bill is critical in acknowledging the extensive history the first people of Australia have with this country and the languages and dialect that were established thousands of years ago,” Mr Gordon said. “Our language forms an intrinsic part of our cultural identity and to have the State Parliament recognise and help revive

Indigenous language is a good first step in bridging the gap between Aboriginal and nonAboriginal Australians. “This has been a key moment for Aboriginal people. “There is still more to do, but it means that our people are able to start leading and empowering their own communities. “I hope that the introduction of this Bill will result in a shift of ownership to Aboriginal people. “These are our languages, and it is our right to be at the forefront of this movement,” added Mr Gordon. Part of the newly introduced legislation includes the appointment of an independent language panel or trust by the State Government which includes a number of Aboriginal language experts. This panel will assist and guide Government in working with communities to help

preserve and re-awaken Aboriginal languages. “There have been a number of significant Aboriginal leaders within the language space that have been working towards this for a very long time. “Darkinjung Board of Directors and our community would like to congratulate them on what they have been able to achieve,” continued Mr Gordon said. “Leaders like Ray Kelly Snr, Stan Grant and Gary Williams have been some of the hardworking people pioneering for the protection of Aboriginal language. “I hope that this legislation means that we will be able to revive the Darkinjung language here on the Central Coast so we are able to share it with our youth and the wider community,” Mr Gordon concluded. Source: Media release, Oct 16 Ashleigh Milne, Brilliant Logic

Free hip hop classes M

usicians Making a Difference (MMAD) are now offering free hip hop classes for young people aged seven to 18 in Wyong. Street Dreams is an early intervention dance and mentoring initiative delivered by MMAD across 15 different areas of NSW, Queensland, Victoria and South Australia. Street Dreams inspires over 400 children and young people each week to realise their potential, connect with positive community networks and improve their health and wellbeing. The new class location at Wyong Neighbourhood Centre has just been launched. Classes will be held on Mondays from 4 to 5:00pm. The Wyong

Neighbourhood Centre is located in the old primary school on the corner of Alison Rd and Rankens Ct, Wyong, and more

information is available at the MMAD website. Source: Media release, Oct 11 Angela Thomas, MMAD

Apprentices, trainers and an employer receive awards

Central Coast Group Training Class of 2017

he 2017 Central Coast Group Training Awards were awarded to a variety of local residents and businesses for their fine work within the community.

The winners from the Wyong Region are listed below: First Year Apprentice -

Calum Lee of Long Jetty, for his work with Central Coast Council. Third Year Apprentice Michal Plan of Warnevale, for his work with Adtrans Hino. Excellence in Training - Courtney Gibbs of Tuggerah, for her work with Modular Mining Systems Pty Ltd. Trainee of the Year - Crystal O’Keefe of

Charmhaven, for her work with Home Specialist Property Management. Apprentice of the Year Mark Gibson of Killarney Vale, for his work with Central Coast Local Health District. Small Host Employer -Universal Mortgage Experts of Toukley. Source: Email, Sept 27 Alison Cook, Central Coast Group Training

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October 24, 2017

‘Allo ‘Allo to play at The Art House

Registered clubs win collaboration award C

entral Coast Registered Clubs have won a major award at the recent 2017 ClubsNSW Clubs and Community Awards, held in Sydney.

Howard Oxley as Rene, Marc Calwell as Gruber, Bill Mifsud as Captain Bertorelli, Ruth Jordon as Edith and Laszlo Weidlich as Leclerc

ehearsals for Wyong Drama Group’s production of ‘Allo ‘Allo are in full flight. The play will open at The Art House, Wyong, on Friday, November 17. Set in a quaint little café in war time France, the classic show by Jeremy Lloyd and David Croft is said to be full of laughs.

Howard Oxley is playing Rene, the café owner, and co-directing the production with Duncan Mitchell. The cast is a combination of familiar faces and Wyong Drama Group newcomers. It includes Ruth Jordon as Edith, Gabrielle Brooks as Yvette, Alexander Travers as Mimi, Vivienne

Calwell as Michelle, and Laszlo Weidlich as Leclerc. Join the fun as they try to dodge the plots and plans of the Germans, and each other, in the French café, where resistance and much more is on the menu. Source: Website, Oct 20 Wyong Drama Group facebook

The Central Coast Clubs took top honours in the Clubs in Collaboration Award with their joint work in the promotion and support of the Give Me Five For Kids program. The Give Me Five For Kids charity event was founded on the Central Coast by radio host, Ms Sarah King and the 41 Central Coast Clubs who supported the initiative were rewarded as the winner of the Clubs in Collaboration award. The Award was received by Mr Phil Walker, Chairman of ClubsNSW Central Coast Regional Committee, along with other

Committee members. “We will do it again next year because Project 41 brought together 41 clubs from our region to work on a project that is well connected to the Central Coast,” Mr Walker said. “Sarah King started the Give Me Five For Kids about 20 years ago and this result is tremendous for the Clubs of the Central Coast, it shows the benefits of working together on a project like this,” he said. Mr Ian Robilliard, Managing Director of the Central Coast Academy of Sport, said: “Clubs from our region have a very strong affiliation to the Central Coast Academy of Sport. “I often say we wouldn’t exist in our current form without their generous and important support. “Clubs like Mingara, have supported us since day one, they make a

significant contribution to our success,” Mr Robilliard said. “Other clubs like Club Terrigal, Gosford RSL, Central Coast Leagues Club, Diggers at the Entrance, a number of the golf clubs, all play an important role in our ongoing success,” he said. “The support by ClubsNSW head office through the support to the RASi Education program is also vital to our success, and the Academy Games have ClubsNSW as the principle partner. “Clubs do a lot in the community and we are fortunate to have such a strong link to this industry so entrenched in supporting community endeavours.” Source: Media release, Oct 20 Ian Robilliard, Central Coast Academy of Sport

All things Scottish to be celebrated T

o u k l e y Presbyterian Church will hold their St Andrew’s Day Concert from 2pm on November 26.

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Massive job cuts will jeopardise public safety T

he division of the National Parks and Wildlife Service responsible for pest control and fire management in Central Coast National Parks will lose four area managers, three senior rangers and one pest manager, as part of a NSW G o v e r n m e n t restructure.

Public Service Association of NSW General Secretary, Mr Stewart Little, confirmed that the region would lose the eight key positions. “Senior rangers specialise in fire control and mitigation, they are responsible for working with other emergency services and for drafting fire maps,” Mr Little said. “When there is a major bush fire emergency, the area manager is usually the incident controller or their second in command,” he said. “If the NSW Government decides a fire is a Section 44 emergency, all emergency services have to get together and work together, and because those in the National Parks and Wildlife Service have the in-depth knowledge of the terrain, they are often called on

to do remote area fire fighting. “They have elite, critical experience, that has been deployed, not just locally, but internationally. “Now, due to over $130 million in budget cuts, the department has no option but to cut front line personnel. “As the Service cuts jobs and then makes the area left that the responsibility of those remaining positions, it means the remaining officers can’t put in fire trails, can’t clear fire trails, and can’t do the back burning. “We are talking about a loss of one third of the National Parks and Wildlife Service’s tertiaryqualified park rangers, and it is our view that there will be pressure for those jobs, such as clearing fire trails, not to be done,” Mr Little said. “They say the jobs will be replaced with more positions down the line, but that is rubbish, because they are replacing qualified and experienced professionals with basegrade labourer positions.” He said the NSW Government was marking the 50th anniversary of the National Parks and Wildlife Service with massive job cuts that would jeopardise public

safety In recent years, NPWS has downsized from 66 areas across NSW to just 37 under this restructure. “These highly experienced officers are meant to preserve our flora and fauna, and ultimately, help protect the public, but they now find themselves on the threatened species list, an appalling 50th birthday present.” said PSA General Secretary Stewart Little. He said Pest Management Officers (PMO) also performed a critical role in the control of wild dogs, feral pigs, cats, goats, deer and invasive plant species, and in so doing, ensure NSW meets its obligations under the Biosecurity Act. “The bushfire season has already started with devastating impact and if these cuts go through, there simply will not be sufficient experienced staff to contain them. “Tragically, the ramifications of these cuts will probably be tendered as evidence in the Coroner’s court in the coming years.”

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ChromeFest expected to draw over 50,000 people

entral Coast Council has started the countdown to ChromeFest, the three-day event that is fast becoming one of the biggest on the tourism calendar for the region and nation-wide. In its ninth year, ChromeFest will see Memorial Park and the streets of The Entrance lined with hundreds of classic cars, from October 27 to 29, and

attracts over 50,000 people every year from all over Australia. With the Show ‘n’ Shine show in full swing on Sunday, October 29, a free shuttle bus service will be on offer as a number of road closures will be in place for the show. The buses will leave every hour from Darren Kennedy Oval, Evans Rd, Toukley, and EDSACC Oval, Yakalla St, Bateau Bay, taking visitors straight to The Entrance for ChromeFest.

The three-day festival is more than just cars and engines. The Entrance also comes alive with market and retro stalls, rock ‘n’ roll bands, dance displays, vintage fashion parade, free live entertainment and activities, as well as the Show and Shine presentation. Check out the full program online at chromefest.org. Source: Media release, Oct 19 Central Coast Council media

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October 24, 2017

Entertaining day planned by Watercolour Society

‘Shoebox Revolution’ to fight poverty D

obell MP, Ms Emma McBride, joined the ‘Shoebox Revolution’ to help those in need on the Central Coast as part of Anti-Poverty Week 2017. The ‘Shoebox Revolution’ family fun day, held at The Entrance Community Centre on Sunday October 15, raised awareness of the charity that helps Central Coast locals who are doing it tough. “This year I’ll be marking the start of AntiPoverty Week with the Shoebox Revolution,

a charity that collects perishable food, toiletries and essential items packed in shoeboxes and distributes the goods to people in need,” Ms McBride said. “Shoebox revolution is the labour of love for sisters Rebecca and Sheridan, who saw a lack of affordable housing options contributing to the need in our local community. “Using a garage, social media and a whole lot of energy, they set about launching the charity, which has grown to have seven collection points across the Central Coast

and delivered thousands of shoebox packages to local people experiencing hardship,” Ms McBride added. Anti-Poverty Week aims to raise awareness of the causes and consequences of poverty and hardship and encourage people to take action to address the problems. The Anti-Poverty Week initiative is now in its 15th year in NSW, and coincides with the UN International Anti-Poverty Day on October 17. Source: Media release, Oct 12 Heather Robinson, Office of Emma McBride MP

Ms Noelene Millar's 2016 work The Sisters

he Central Coast Watercolour Society will be holding its popular ‘Painting by the Lake’ event on Saturday, November 11, as part of The Lakes Festival, on the foreshore of Tuggerah Lake at Tuggerah Parade, Long Jetty, from 9am to 3pm.

The lake foreshore has been restored by Council, making it a favourite location for visitors and locals alike. With accessibility for people with mobility issues, seating, barbecue

facilities and a bike track running for kilometres, the area makes for a picturesque family cycling outing. On site refreshments in the form of a barbecue, Café Bar and drinks will be available. Using a variety of mediums, last year, many well-known artists attended the event and drew quite a crowd to watch them at work. “The day is a fun way to connect with other artists, art groups as well as the public,” said the Society’s Ms Carol Edwards. “There will be free face painting for children, and

buskers will put everyone in the spirit to produce a masterpiece. “At 2 pm, there will be a Charity Auction, professionally conducted by voluntary local real estate auctioneers, of paintings, many of which will have been done on the day, plus donated works from local artists, with works starting from just a few dollars. “Proceeds from the auction will be donated to local art orientated charitable organisations,” Ms Edwards said. Source: Media release, Oct 17 Carol Edwards, Central Coast Watercolour Society

Changed traffic conditions on M1 M

otorists are advised of changed traffic conditions from October 18 as work progresses for the M1 Pacific Motorway upgrade between Tuggerah and D o y a l s o n interchanges, which will improve traffic flow and safety. This

stage

work

involves preparing access points and early work to allow the upgraded Doyalson Link Rd interchange to be built, and the existing Warnervale interchange at Sparks Rd to be improved. For the safety of road users and workers, the northbound Doyalson Link Rd exit ramp will be reduced to a single lane and the speed limit

reduced to 60 km/h between the exit ramp and the overbridge. Safety barriers will be installed along Sparks Rd as well as at the entry and exit ramps. The speed limit will be reduced in both directions as the carpark construction continues. Source: Media release, Oct 17 Roads and Maritime Services media

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Site selected for T Graffiti Removal Day

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One man’s loss is several other men’s gain

he Entrace Rotary Club has helped connect a good Samaritan with a person in need.

he Rotary Club of Wyong Tuggerah is participating in Graffiti Removal Day and has selected sites in Tuggerah and Watanobbi to clean up on Sunday, October 29.

The aim of Graffiti Removal Day is to highlight the problem of graffiti across NSW, and to encourage people to volunteer to remove and prevent graffiti. Graffiti vandalism costs the NSW Government and residents more than $300 million every year and it has to stop. Graffiti vandalism costs local businesses, households, NSW

Government and Central Coast Council millions of dollars each year. This is money which could be invested in roads, sporting facilities, schools and hospitals. “Graffiti Removal Day draws attention to the fight against graffiti vandalism and encourages people to get involved in the removal and prevention of graffiti,” said Graffiti Removal Day spokesperson, Mr John Greenway. “Central Coast Council and Rotary are committed to combating graffiti, which is why we are proud to be working with the NSW Government, Graffiti Removal Australia and great sponsors such

as Dulux, Selleys and Smart Graffiti, on this event.” “By taking action in your street, your suburb, or your city, we can all Love Where We Live by making sure our place is one to be proud of. “Those who volunteer to help out on the day, will be supplied with free cleaning material, paint, safety equipment and training on how to safely remove graffiti. “People can register or suggest a clean-up site by completing a form at graffitiremovalday. org.au.”, concluded Mr Greenway. Source: Media release, Oct 18 Wayne Ballard, Rotary Club of Wyong and Tuggerah

When Mr Tim EveryBurns’ Father-in-Law passed away, he had to decide what to do with the mobile scooter that was left. Rather than sell it, he chose to give it away to someone in need. Mr Every-Burns contacted Mr Gordon Crawford, President of The Entrance Rotary Club, for help. Several approaches were taken, including getting the assistance of Ms Renée Dunn, an actual good Samaritan and care worker with The Samaritans. Three weeks later, Ms Dunn found Mr Richard Foster, an 81-year-old pensioner, who had fallen, broken six ribs and was unable to drive with his injuries. It was decided that a

Mr Gordon Crawford and Mr Richard Foster worthy person had been Mr Every-Burns was found for the scooter. delighted to find his Mr Foster was delighted Father-in-Law’s scooter with the new acquisition doing so much to relieve and hopes his new found some of the mobility experienced mobility will allow him to problems by older members of the recover faster. When Mr Foster has community and hopes fully recovered, Rotary the passing of the scooter have already found will continue. another elderly person Source: who will then have the Media release, Oct 16 Michael Sawczak, The scooter passed on to Entrance Rotary Club them.

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Live music, house parties, Volunteering dinners, BBQs, picnics, trips Central Coast away etc. Bateau Bay Refer potential volunteers Monthly Meet & Chat Men’s Shed to community organisations 0422 243 101 Environment for mature and provide support to email cco30s@live.com.au aged men to repair items, volunteers and community share and learn skills and organisations. The Creative socialise Training for volunteers and Compassion Centre Inc. 9am to 1.30pm managers of volunteers Secondhand Shopping, Tue to Thur Information Sessions held Upcycling Minimalism, 1 Bay Village Road, regularly across the Coast Creativity, Community Bateau Bay 4329 7122 Lounge Area, Free Wifi, or a 0435 807 633 recruit@volcc.org.au bateaubayshed@gmail.com cuppa and chat, call in and see us at 5/22-32 Wyong Neighbourhood Bateau Bay Pacific Highway Centre Neighbourhood Centre (Next to BYO Cellars) Supporting disadvantaged Financial Counselling, Tool 0437 048 815 vulnerable and isolated Library, Computer Hub members of our community and Computer Lessons, Gambling Solutions offering a range of Private Art Therapy Gambling help counsellors community services, events, Sessions, Homework providing free confidential projects, workshops, arts professional service to Help, Self Esteem Group, programs and an open gamblers, family and friends Grandparents Raising community garden. Woy Woy, Kincumber, Grandchildren Group, 4353 1750 Gosford and The Entrance EAPA-Energy Accounts 4344 7992 Payment Assistance, Early Wyong Toastmasters Links Outreach Worker, Club Freemasons Tax Help, Holiday activities Wedding speeches, work Annual event 4th Thurs in for kids and young people, presentations, May each year Community Garden, Events, put your butterflies into Regular event 4th Thurs Referral Services, Op Shop monthly formation. and Food Store. from 10am We are here to assist Ladies are invited Community BBQ on first 10.30am - 1st, 3rd & 5th Morisset Masonic Centre Thurs Friday Wyong RSL Anzac Westlake Daylight 4332 7450 Avenue Wyong http://bbnc.org.au Masonic Lodge 0415 158 733 5 Yambo Street Morisset wyongtoastmasters@gmail.com Berkeley Vale Jack Harris 4392 1231 Neighbourhood Centre Indoor bowls, mahjong, Lake Munmorah Senior Central Coast Cactus walking for pleasure, Citizens Club and Succulent Club slimmers support, hand and Computer Classes, dancing, 3rd Sat 1 to 3.30pm foot Bolivia cards, Toy library exercise, pilates, yoga, craft, Plants for Sale, Raffles, and community garden carpet bowls and Tai Chi. afternoon tea 4388 5801 4358 8390 manager@bvnc.org.au Charmhaven www.bvnc.org.au Community Centre Long Jetty Senior 0401 544 052 Citizens Club Diggers Toastmasters 4399 2420 Computer classes, line Club dancing, tai chi and zumba 2nd & 4th Monday Central Coast gold - M-F, 9am to 3pm Diggers@TheEntrance Club Permaculture for full list of activities Improve your confidence in meet friendly like minded 4332 5522 communication people at our information Meetings are interesting, night held at Tuggerah Long Jetty Over informative and fun. Community Hall on the 3rd 50s Club Contact Ron 0419 766 502 Tuesday of each month. Indoor bowls, computers, ron@ihold.com.au 6:30 for 7pm start exercises, yoga, lineBob on 0412 133 808 dancing, tai chi and more Central Coast 9am to 3pm Community Legal 4332 5522 Centre Better Hearing Not for profit service Mingaletta Aboriginal providing free legal advice. Australia Central Coast Torres Strait Islander Monday to Friday Hearing loss management Corporation 9am to 5pm Support and educational Meeting place and 4353 4988 group providing practical referral hub for education, centralcoast@clc.net.au experience and confidence health, well-being and Learn the benefits to cultural programs through Central Coast 50+ hearing aids consultative services and Singles Social Group 4321 0275 community programs Invites Ladies & Gents for www.centralcoast.betterhearing Mon-Fri 9am 4pm dinner, dancing - BBQs & australia.org.au 4342 7515 Socialising each w/e. admin@mingaletta.com.au Monthly programme for all Central Coast Prostate areas of the coast Cancer Support Group The NSW Justices 0412 200 571 (Gosford) Association Inc 0437 699 366 Meet last Fri Seeking volunteers for 8 50pssg@gmail.com Terrigal Uniting Church community JP Desks in 380 Terrigal Drive, Terrigal Wyong Area Central Coast 9.30am to 12 noon Free Insurance and training Social Group 4367 9600 provided Social contact, www.pcfa.org.au 0418 493 388 entertainment events, new

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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 warnervale.labor@gmail.com

Northern Settlement Services - Volunteers Friendly visits to the elderly in nursing homes. People with a second language encouraged to apply. Training & support provided 4334 3877

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

cvscc@nsservices.com.au GROW Support Groups Small friendly groups Marine Rescue formed to learn how Tuggerah Lakes Toowoon Bay www.ccsoaring.com.au to overcome anxiety, Volunteers wanted, Probus Club depression and loneliness challenging conditions, Morning tea, guest speakers Bridge Club and to improve mental interrupted meals, early talking on topics relevant to Social bridge Tues, 9.45amhealth and well-being. starts, breathtaking 1pm Anonymous, free and open Seniors, as well as regular Tuggerah Lakes views. exciting social events. 4th The Greens The Entrance to all. Weekly meetings at Rewards: - Saving Thur 10am. (with or without a partner) Bateau Bay and Wyong distressed boaters or maybe Anglican Church Hall, Len 4332 6989 1800 558 268 saving a life Cnr Brooke Ave & Eastern David 4392 0606 www.grow.org.au 0488 442 051 Rd., Bateau Bay uc.tuggerahlakes@marinerescuensw. 4334 3979 Tuggerah Lakes U3A com.au Long Jetty - Discussions, Soundwaves Tuggerah Combined play reading, cryptic SPECIAL INTEREST Men’s acapella 4 part Probus Club Inc crosswords, talks, readers harmony chorus - all Biz Plus Networking Meet new friends and enjoy group, Mahjong ages 7pm Mon Association Toukley - Creative writing, social events. Central Coast Grow your business French conversation 2nd Thur., 10:30am, guest Leagues Club and in the process build Berkeley Vale - Music speakers. John 0413 276 698 worthwhile relationships. Appreciation Social outings 3rd Thur. jbthomson51@gmail.com Chittaway Bay - Movies Woodbury Park Community Biz Networking breakfasts Every Thur 7:15- 9am 4390 2451 Hall, Mardi Coastal a Cappella www.tugglakesu3a.info Erina Leagues Club 4351 0450 Dynamic award winning Geoff Neilson women’s a cappella chorus Mingara Indoor network@bizplus.com.au new members Bowls Club always welcome. Central Coast Tenants’ Daily competition (singles, Inner Wheel Club Music eduction provided pairs & triples) Winner’s Advice and Advocacy Wyong Lots of Performance Prize Strongly social. Sun Service Women’s club with the opportunities, or hire us 9.30am- Noon. Free telephone advice and common interest of giving for your next event. Mon 6.30–9pm. advocacy for all tenants back to the community 0412 948 450 Wed 9.30am-2pm as well as residents in while developing lasting coastalacappella@gmail.com Ray 4389 2567 residential parks friendships. Mingara Club 4353 5515 7.00 pm 3rd Wed Wyong 4349 7799 cctaas@hotmail.com Uniting Church raymurphy1935@hotmail.com Australian Labor Party 4393 2755 Ourimbah/ Narara National Parks iiw.au.wyong@gmail.com Branch Association Discussion/action The Lions Club of Central Coast KI-DO Mingara Judo community issues Wyong Inc Twice weekly bush walks, Academy 3 levels of Government varying distances and 47 years supporting Junior boys and girls Niagara Park Primary grades of difficulty. local activities School 7.30pm 1st Mon Mon and Wed Two classes Explore, enjoy scenery, Join us - Meet new friends 0410 309 494 6-8.30pm from 7yrs Kangy fauna, flora, history. Keep 4th Tues Monthly 6:30pm kyle.macgregor@hotmail.com Angy fit and make friends Don Small / Lions 0413 237 010 4389 4423 & Central Coast Greens retirement village www.kidomingarajudo.com.au The Central Coast Greens 4332 7378 Call James For a fairer, more transparent WOMENS GROUPS 0415 909 269 and accountable government www.wyong.nsw.lions.org.au Naval Association BPW Central Coast based on democratic principles of Australia Empowering women of all Local, state-wide, national The Rotary Club Tuggerah Lakes SS and international issues and ages in the areas of work, of the Entrance Inc. Meeting of serving and campaigns - Council and A small, friendly and ex-serving naval personnel education, well-being and parliamentary representation friendship. effective club supporting male and female who will Developing a new economy Monthly dinner meetings, have an interest in naval many local organisations, Protecting our environment two course meal and ways and discussing the and international Rotary Peaceful conflict resolution speaker. ways of the present Navy Community participation Activities. Community transport avail. 2nd Sat monthly at Diggers We meet monthly every 3rd Meetings 6.30 pm Tues Chris Levis Thu - Details and info: Club, The Entrance Mingara Recreation Club centralcoast.nsw.greens.org.au 0438 989 199 4389 4004 0409 449 498

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Triples tournament draws 20 teams

Central Coast United to be a new regional representative club I

n 2018, a new look Central Coast F o o t b a l l representative team, Central Coast United FC, will launch into its first season in the football NSW Leagues.

Central Coast United FC is committed to providing an opportunity for players to represent the region at the highest possible level within the Football NSW National Premier League (NPL). Central Coast United FC is a continuation of the Central Coast Football Association (CCFA) program that represented the region in 2017 Association Youth League (AYL) and Skill Acquisition Program (SAP) Development Leagues. Matthew Crowell has been overseeing the progress of Central Coast United, and said it will be a “pure Central Coast representative football club”.

To be eligible to trial for the representative club, players must fit one of five criteria. The first is that players currently play junior or senior football on the Central Coast; or that they played their junior football on the Central Coast; or they were born on the Central Coast; or they currently live on the Central Coast; or they have a recognised affiliation with the Central Coast. Central Coast United will be conducting a variety of trials to find appropriate talent for representative clubs on the Central Coast. The under 18’s, 20’s and seniors’ trials begin on Tuesday, October 24, with the second round on Thursday, October 26, followed by the third round on Saturday, October 28, with the final round of trials on Sunday, October 29. The first round of trials for the U13’s and U14’s will start Tuesday,

October 31, with the second round of trials commencing Thursday, November 2, followed by round 3, on Saturday, November 4. The first round of trials for the U15’s and U16’s will commence on Tuesday, November 7, with the second round commencing on Thursday, November 9, followed by round 3 on Saturday, November 11. Central Coast United has been described as a whole new program, set up by Central Coast Football. Central Coast United recently unveiled their first two signings for the upcoming season with local Central Coast talent, Geordie Howe and Daniel McFarlane, being uncovered as the first ever player signings for 2018. Sources: Interview, Oct 23 Matthew Crowell, Central Coast United Media Release, Oct 20 Central Coast United

Winners R Leateley, B Warner and P Fox

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throughout the day. Winners were a composite team of R Leateley, B Warner and P Fox. Other major prize winners were the Halekulani team of P Clouth, W Hay and R Fenton in second place; A Humphries, A McKay and R Wood from Bateau Bay in third place; P Eager, T McGregor and P Hamill

from Canton Beach in fourth; and, D Kirby, P Holey and R Spek, a composite team, in fifth. There were some very surprising changes in the leader board during the course of the day but all were satisfied with the results. Source: Email, Oct 18 Ian Garling, Toukley RSL Bowling Club

Warren Power is Zone President Reserve Singles Champion

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In the President Reserve Singles final for Grade 5 Pennant players and below, Bateau Bay’s, Warren Power, held the upper hand over David Derrick from Ettalong Memorial to win the competition. Source: Media release, Sep 4 Kevin Dring, Bowls Central Coast

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Mariners rue missed early opportunities in Perth he Central Coast Mariners took an early lead in their away match against Perth Glory, but fell to the WA club after Perth’s Adam Taggart found the back of the net in the 85th minute.

In a hectic start to the match, the Mariners were extremely unlucky not to have the lead after just 40 seconds. Appiah found himself through on goal, and used his pace to burn

the Glory defence, before placing the ball to the feet of Asdrubal, who was offbalance and slipped at the crucial moment. Five minutes later, the same combination created the second clear cut opportunity for the Mariners, when Appiah broke on the left to again find Asdrubal. This time, the Spanish striker controlled the ball and fired a shot from inside the box that deflected for a corner. The Mariners were all over Perth in the first 15

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minutes, showing signs of some exciting football. The Mariners’ pressure finally got a result, as some nice build up play from Danny De Silva gifted the ball to Connor Pain on the wing, who cut the ball back to Wout Brama, hitting it first time under the bar, giving the Mariners a 1-0 lead. After some missed opportunities from both teams in the first half, the Mariners went into halftime with a 1-0 lead. The second half started in the same fashion as the first half, with the Mariners imposing themselves on the game early. Momentum then shifted slightly towards the home side as the Glory created

Man of the Match Wout Brama dribbling against Perth Glory chances of their own, pressure the Glory back before Taggart looped four, but couldn’t find an a great cross onto the equaliser to take home a head of Keogh, that the deserved point. Irishman nodded home “We’re very to lock the scores at 1-1. disappointed,” Okon The Mariners were said. unable to bounce “We can’t think that if back from this, and we continue to give goals unfortunately, were dealt away like that, that we’re a significant blow 5 going to win football minutes before full time. games. Taggart turned from “I thought our effort was creator to match-winner, outstanding, everything finding himself on the we spoke about and end of a long ball over the worked on during the Mariners’ back four. week came to life in the In space, Taggart first 20 minutes, and composed himself and they’re the moments you converted his one-on- need to punish teams, one opportunity, that Tom and we didn’t do that. Glover got a hand to, only “At the end, we to deflect it into the top had about five or six corner. cramping. In the final 10 minutes, “We had some delays the Mariners continued to getting in to Perth

yesterday, the heat was tough, but we won’t use any of that as an excuse, because I feel like the game could have been over in the first half. “Our approach is no different if we play at home or away, and I think everyone saw that today, Okon said. The Mariners will be hoping to claim their first 3 points of the season when they play Melbourne Victory at Central Coast Stadium next Sunday, for their annual Pink Round. Source: Media release, October 22 Tyson Scott, Central Coast Mariners Press conference, October 22 Paul Okon, Central Coast Mariners

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SPORT

Wyong defeated in Rugby League grand final

Sharks forward Justin Sopp, holds a unique tie to the club’s initial title won 31 years ago

016 defending premiers, Wyong, were defeated by Terrigal Wamberal in the 2017 Central Coast Rugby League Premiership.

Terrigal captain, Chad Sharp, who led his team to the 2017 title

Terrigal fans let the Wyong players know that this wasn’t going to be the Roos’ day

Terrigal achieved a gritty 12-4 victory over Wyong before a large crowd at Woy Woy Oval. On a red letter day for the seaside club, Terrigal also contested three of the four lower grade deciders. In the top grade clash, a tremendous defensive effort enabled the Sharks to hoist the silverware for the first time since 1986; a year in which the club famously edged out Woy Woy 16-12 to claim their maiden title. This season’s grand final was a fitting conclusion to the year and neither side gave an inch, until a high kick

Defence won the day for Terrigal as Wyong struggled to break free of the ever circling Sharks was spilt at the back by minutes remaining, a grand finals; Terrigal were Wyong with 10 minutes shift to the right saw the pipped 23-22 by The remaining in the opening Sharp brothers combine Entrance in an extra time, reserve grade thriller, and half, giving Terrigal a to create an overlap. telling attacking set. Speedy winger, John Erina won their midday From this offensive Symington, took full tussle with the luckless Edwards’ Bears, platform, the Sharks were advantage of the free St able to thread an angled space, and scurried prevailing 22-20 in the late tackle grubber over in front of a large open grade division. The Berkeley Vale through for a trailing contingent of delirious Panthers were too good Josh Harman to score Terrigal fans. under the posts, and Josh Harman calmly for the Sharks, winning the underdogs took an slotted the conversion, 22-10 in the under 19s invaluable 6-0 lead into and the Sharks just kept clash, while the day had started just as it finished, Jamy Forbes’ mid game tackling from there. talk. Skipper, Chad Sharp, with a Terrigal victory; the The defending premiers had a fine game at right Sharks Ladies Tag team hit back strongly, when centre and was duly eclipsing the Tigers 26-6. Player of the match, early in the new half, adjudged player of the Central Coast rookie match, however, it was Elysia Atkins, sealed of the year, Kye Martin, the uncompromising the Terrigal win with a rocketed onto a long, cut Terrigal forwards who laid spectacular 75 metre intercept try, six minutes out pass from his captain, the platform for the win. Alex Langbridge, before One of the Sharks’ best from the finish, as blue, spearing into the tennis on the day was second black and white bunting court corner. rower, Justin Sopp, who in danced joyously in the The difficult conversion a remarkable family story, mid-September breeze. was waved away, and is the son of Tony Sopp, Source: the game hung in the one of the heroes of the Media release, Oct 20 balance, with just two club’s 1986 triumph. Andrew Stark, Gosford Kariong Storm RLFC points separating the In the lower grade Photos: Andrew Stark sides, until, with 12

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