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Environment report finds that hundreds of people are dying premature deaths ublicly available air quality monitoring should be conducted at Wyee, a community with an aging coal-fired power station, but with no current air m o n i t o r i n g , according to a new report into the health burden of fine particle pollution from coal-fired power stations.

According to the report, over the remaining 12 years of operational life for Vales Point, it will result in 547 additional deaths, 475 lower birth weight babies, and 709 additional cases of new onset diabetes. In the remaining 12 years of operation for Eraring, it will lead to 1,219 additional expected deaths, 1,058 low birth weight babies, and 1,579 additional cases of new onset diabetes. Local residents will have an opportunity to discuss the findings of the report at a public forum on Thursday, November 29. The report’s author, Dr Ben Ewald, Senior Lecturer at the University of Newcastle’s Centre for Clinical Epidemiology

Dr Ben Ewald and Biostatistics, and, Dr James Whelan, from Environmental Justice Australia (EJA), will be guest speakers at the meeting, to be held at the Wyee Community Hall from 6:30 to 8:00pm. Mike Campbell from the Community Environment Network (CEN) will also speak at the meeting. EJA recently commissioned the report into the health impacts of air pollution from NSW power stations.

It is the first report of its kind in Australia. The report found that coal-fired power stations are one of the biggest sources of air pollution in Australia, causing asthma and other respiratory problems, reduced birthweight, diabetes and premature death. It concluded that public health is impacted in communities near power stations and up to 200km away, and that air pollution is poorly

controlled in NSW. Vales Point Power Station, at Mannering Park, is the only one out of the five still operating in NSW that is located within the Central Coast local government area, but the nearby Eraring Power Station, in the Lake Macquarie LGA, would, according to the report, also have detrimental health impacts on the Central Coast community. “The form of pollution that has the strongest

effect on health is fine particles (PM2.5) and one of the major sources of PM2.5 in the Sydney Greater Metropolitan region is burning coal for electricity,” the report said. “Eraring and Vales Point … make the largest contribution to the health burden from power generation, since prevailing weather patterns are most likely to carry pollutants from these sources into the Sydney basin where

the largest population resides,” it said. “The continued operation of all the coalfired generators in NSW imposes a substantial health burden that could be alleviated by imposing stricter licensing conditions for operators that would require postcombustion capture of sulphur dioxide (SO2) and oxides of nitrogen (NOx), or by bringing forward closure of plants.” “It’s shocking to think that based on the current operating life of the five power stations, the air pollution they produce will kill 3,429 more people,” Ewald said. “As a Newcastle doctor, I knew that air pollution from coal fired power stations is harming local communities, but as a researcher, I never imagined that the scale of their impact would be so severe,” he said. “Literally hundreds of people are dying premature deaths every year because of coalfired power.” The study coincides with the review of pollution licences for the Vales Point and Eraring Power Stations.

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t e p h e n Goodwin from the Mountain D i s t r i c t s Association has called for all who use tap water to make a submission to the EPA to stop another 1.3 million tonne of waste being dumped at the landfill at M a n g r o v e Mountain.

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7pm to provide the public with information about why the landfill does not belong in the water catchment of the Central Coast. According to Goodwin the current site was never appropriate for a landfill. “It is within 40 metres from a water course that flows down into Ourimbah Creek and we all know Ourimbah Creek provides potable water for the Central Coast.” The site currently holds between

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800,000 and one million cubic metres of waste and is 85 per cent unlined. The landfill operator wants licence variations which could see another 1.3 million tonnes of solid waste dumped over 10 years. “Leachate, the liquid bi-product of decomposing process within a solid waste mound… is black and it stinks, you can stand alongside the leachate pond at the moment, it stinks, it is offensive and toxic.”

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SPECIAL REPORT he number of Roberts also announced cranes ﬁlling the the merger of the Central Gosford skyline is Coast Regional Development the clearest indicator Corporation with Hunter Development Corporation of the massive under the leadership transformation the city of, Michael Cassel, the is currently undergoing. man responsible for

The number of cranes now fluctuates from one week to the next as some projects approach completion and new ones come on line, but according to the city’s skyline, at long last, something is happening. The 12 development sites featured in this report, all with cranes on site when our photographer did a drive by, represent $216m worth of works and will result in 595 new residences, mostly one, two and three-bedroom units in flat buildings. That’s in addition to the hospital car park and medical school building, new street level retail and A1 commercial space. The NSW Government claims that the new State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP), covering Gosford CBD, will result in a revitalisation of the city, but by the clearest measure, that transformation is already taking place, before the new planning controls are in place. The SEPP and DCP were gazetted on Friday, October 12, days after the Planning Minister, Anthony Roberts, announced, at a Gosford Erina and Coastal Chamber of Commerce luncheon, he’d signed off on the new controls.

the transformation of Newcastle’s city centre. Central Coast Council Mayor, Jane Smith, has proudly said, repeatedly, that $1.79b worth of development has been approved in the Gosford CBD since the Council amalgamation in May, 2016. Cain King, Director of CKDS Architecture, and Chair of the Central Coast Chapter of the Urban Design Institute of Australia (UDIA) said he was “genuinely excited” about Gosford’s future. “You do need a city centre for everything else to filter out from, so I do agree with the process that the NSW Government has used,” King said. However, he said a great deal of the current development activity, the cranes already in the sky, were due to the bonus incentives put in place by the former Gosford Council. “Everything we are seeing, apart from hospital, tax office and finance building, are directly from the bonus height and floor space ratio (FSR) incentives that Gosford Council put in place to encourage developers to come to the Coast. “Those cranes are a direct result of that, and that was a great benefit of Gosford

Crane on site for 15-storey Merindah Apartments in Mann Street

Council’s initiative,” King said. Whilst praising the former Council, King said he was also a “big believer” in the regional Central Coast Council. “We are in a new era now,” he said. “In support of the Council, they have had a lot of things to deal with as a result of the amalgamation, full stop, and the community needs to understand and be patient with that,” King said. “At the moment, Council does not have the number of planners it needs to support the number of projects coming through.” CKDS is involved with several significant developments in the CBD, including John Singleton’s Bonython Tower in Mann St and the triple tower Waterside development on the Froggy’s site, to name two of the biggest. “The community needs to know the new confidence that developers have in Gosford, as a result of State Government taking over development in the city until Council has its new consolidated Local Environmental Plan (LEP) in place,” he said. “The benefits for the local community of the State Government stepping in are phenomenal. “They are throwing in millions of dollars for infrastructure, so local money does not have to be spent on those items.

“Developers coming in won’t have to make those contributions, hence the Special Infrastructure Contribution (SIC) is being reduced to 3 per cent. “The measurable requirements within the state LEP will give a little more confidence to developers to come in and invest,” he said. King said he was confident that the emphasis on design excellence would deliver A-grade or B-grade commercial space to the city. “Currently we are C, D and below”. Bank finance remained a problem for developers but, according to King, they are “being smarter about it this time around. “A lot of the developers we have now have been far more intelligent in selling Gosford and attracting investment. “Developers are digging into their own pockets to build certain developments that are happening because finance is only made available at certain stages in the process. “Developers are having to dig into their own contingencies and their own money to get to a certain point where they can finance.” King said other developers have largely underwritten their own projects, namely John Singleton and Tony Denny.

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The NRMA has bought Fantasea Cruising, operators of the Palm Beach to Patonga, Ettalong and Wagstaffe ferry service.

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roposals to expand and redevelop the Wyong Race Club have created an uncertain future for several large community organisations who are based on Race Club land, according to Central Coast Councillors Doug Vincent and Kyle MacGregor. In August Wyong Race Club announced a $6 million track and training master plan. Councillors adopted a motion introduced by Clr Vincent and Clr MacGregor at their ordinary meeting on Monday, October 29, to request CEO Gary Murphy hold a master planning workshop “to review historical information and establish a community-focused vision for the future of Baker Park and the race course area in Wyong”. Clr Kyle MacGregor said he believed the precinct around the race track and Baker Park was “one of the most significant recreational facilities for the region. “It was a major Council election issue in the Wyong ward in 2017, I had been approached before the election by community members and groups who were fearful

for the future of the area,” MacGregor said. Central Coast Volunteer Rescue Squad and Central Coast Poultry Club are two major community organisations that will be required to leave their long-term homes within the Race Club site. Anthony Bliim, Captain of Central Coast Volunteer Rescue Squad, addressed the Council meeting. He said the squad was formed in 1975 and had grown on the site but Wyong Race Club had terminated its lease. “Our primary role is rescue, such as road crash, industrial accidents, domestic rescues and animal rescue,” Bliim said.

Wyong Race Club and, inset, the poultry pavilion “We also provide allow for community use community awareness with separate access to about road safety, with meeting rooms, kitchen programmes such as and toilets. Driver Reviver,” he said. “Some of the “In 1980 a 25 year lease community groups that was negotiated with have in the past or still the Wyong and District use the facility are, the Agricultural Association Multiple Sclerosis society, for a parcel of community Wyong Quilters Club, land fronting onto Rose St Central Coast Quilters, Wyong with any building Lions Club of Wyong, to remain the property Men’s Support groups, of the Volunteer Rescue WICEN to name a few. Squad. “It has also been “With community used as an emergency donations we proceeded evacuation centre in to construct the building the 1994 bushfires, and to house vehicles and Wyong Council itself equipment and to provide has in the past used the training facilities for its facility to service its staff vehicles. volunteer members. “In 2016 the Volunteer “As the building was Squad funded by donations from Rescue the community of Wyong approached Wyong Race Shire it was decided Club for approval to allow to design the facility to a training company to

use our training rooms to raise funds. “It was then discovered that with the multiple changes of membership to both the squad and the Agricultural Society that the lease was misplaced and forgotten about and it had in fact expired in 2004. “In December 2017 a new licence deed for 12 months was presented to the Volunteer Rescue Squad by Wyong Race Club which was a very poor outcome for us. “The Volunteer Rescue Squad felt obliged to sign this deed or else occupation of our building would be terminated. “This 12 month extension is about to expire and our organisation faces the

overwhelming task of finding and funding a new headquarters location as well as gathering the resources and volunteer man-hours needed to move the facilities and equipment. “We always believed that the land on which our building is located was for community use and over the past 40-plus years of our tenancy we believe we have provided a valuable community service both as a primary accredited rescue organisation and by providing a venue for other community services to gather and conduct their voluntary support services. “As such we seek clarification as to the history of the land ownership on which the racecourse occupies. “We would also be interested in the planning limitations and permitted usage of this land. “In saying this it should be noted that our organisation would fully support the review into the community use of this land,” he said. Speaking after the meeting, Clr Doug Vincent said the Wyong race course was originally the agricultural showground and the first show took place in 1905.

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NRMA Group chief Mr Rohan Lund announced the acquisition on Thursday, October 25, as part of the NRMA’s aim to become Australia’s largest provider of transport and tourism services. “Today’s announcement of NRMA’s acquisition of Fantasea, 12 months after we bought Manly Fast Ferry, sees our ﬂeet of vessels grow to 31 and boosts our capacity to unlock the potential of Sydney’s waterways, offer fantastic experiences to people wanting to enjoy our city and connect the Central Coast with Palm Beach,”

Mr Lund said. “When Sydney was born the majority of its transport needs were met by our sprawling harbour and network of waterways; 200 years later and the NRMA wants the city to again realise the potential of its waterways,” he said. Fantasea provides a range of transport and tourism services, harbour cruises, ferry services and yellow water taxis across Sydney Harbour in addition to the Palm Beach to Central Coast service.. The Fantasea ﬂeet comprises 10 ferries and 10 water taxis. “Fantasea has a diverse and modern ﬂeet of vessels and their operational approach to customer service aligns with the NRMA,” Mr Lund said.

“We welcome their staff to the NRMA family and look forward to working to deliver unique experiences to our customers in Sydney and the Central Coast,” he said. “As the NRMA group of businesses grows so too does our capacity to provide much-needed transport solutions to a community keen to get around faster and provide membership value to our 2.6 million members.” NRMA members currently get 20 per cent discounts on selected Fantasea services and the organisation will look to provide further member-exclusive offers and specials, Mr Lund said. SOURCE: Media release, 25 Oct 2018 Peter Khoury, NRMA

Strata committee to sue Ettalong Diggers The strata committee representing unit owners in the resort section of the Ettalong Diggers complex have commenced legal action against the club. Mantra Building strata committee chair Mr Barry Sale said the legal action was related to damage, caused to units and common property, from leaks in the roof on the eighth ﬂoor. Mr Sale said the leaks were caused by three telecommunication companies - Telstra, Optus and Vodafone - drilling through the waterproof membrane on the roof to anchor at least 20 radio frequency transmission devices located on the roof of the building. Ettalong Diggers Memorial Club chief Mr Bill Jackson said the club was just as anxious as the unit owners to seek a solution to the ongoing leaks. Mr Jackson said unit owners had engaged in legal action over the issue before and some had already received monies from insurance claims. He said there were around 25 devices on the roof but they may not all be operational. He said he believed the total paid by the three telecommunications companies per year was $70,000. Mr Sale said he noticed the devices when he purchased his unit, which is located on the eighth ﬂoor and has incurred water damage but said, at the time of

purchase, he did not take much notice. “The situation was that the club built the building and then operated the club in one section of it and sold off the hotel part of it so that the club had a base and the bulk of the cost would be met by selling off the units,” Mr Sale said. “One of the things the club claimed ownership of was the two service towers on the roof,” he said. The reason they kept ownership of those towers was because they were able to sell spaces on those towers to the telecommunications companies. “The club owns the towers but for the telcos to use those towers they needed to drill into our part of the building in order to anchor their towers. “There was never any arrangement or understanding of the strata owners or holders

as to any agreement with the telecommunication companies. “Our permission never sought and never given. “By them drilling into the roof of the building, they drilled through the waterproof membrane. “They punctured the membrane and consequently every time it rains it leaks and it is still happening. “This ﬁght has been going on for around about nine years. “It is not just water getting in because in those two towers is a huge number of pigeons both dead and alive. “The water leaking through the roof is yellow. “In two cases the water is dripping in the kitchen areas of two of the units.” Mr Sale said he had attempted to resolve the issue directly with the telecommunications companies but had no success.

“Strata had to arrange for collection trays at our cost to be put into the ceilings, then from the collection trays the water was piped down into buckets into the units affected. “We have had to pay for mould removal.” Mr Sale said Diggers chief Mr Jackson had attempted to work with the strata committee to resolve the problem. “The club has applied to Council to put a cover over the towers which was approved but has now gone back to Council because the telecommunications companies have required other restrictions. “Nobody seems to be able to move these telcos to get the job done they just keep stalling.” Mr Sale said the unit owners were also aware of the health issues associated with electromagnetic fields surrounding the devices on the roof of the building. “That issue is a very difficult one to prove and the telcos will tell you the rays go outwards and not down and therefore the eighth floor is not affected,” Mr Sale said. “I believe there is a safety issue there. “Interestingly enough I wanted to go up and inspect the pigeon poo but I have a pace maker and I was told under no circumstances was I to go up to that level.” The Strata Committee has now decided to initiate legal action against the club.

“We cannot have legal action against the telcos because we have no agreement with the telcos, even though they drilled into our roof, but we do have an issue with the club because the club is responsible for our roof being damaged,” Mr Sale said. “We had a memorandum of understanding from the club that it would definitely be fixed by June 30 this year. “The club signed off on that and we signed off on that and we were paid out by the insurance company for loss of rent up to that period.” Mr Jackson confirmed Ettalong Diggers was resubmitting its application to Council to cover the towers. “The issue needs to be rectified so legal action is probably the best thing the stata committee could do. “The complexity of the whole arrangement makes it difficult to resolve; the club owns two plant rooms up there but not the roof. “Under the towers are two concrete slabs six inches deep but the club only owns the top inch,” he said. SOURCE: Interview, 1 Nov 2018 Barry Sale, Mantra Building Strata Committee Interview, 1 Nov 2018 Bill Jackson, Ettalong Diggers Memorial Club Reporter: Jackie Pearson

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Support sought to oppose the re-opening of the Mangrove Mountain landfill esidents in the southern areas of the Central Coast have been asked to support a campaign to protect the region’s water supply by opposing the reopening of the Mangrove Mountain landﬁll.

“In this edition of Coast Community News, a Public Notice has been inserted by the Environment Protection Authority (EPA), under instruction from the Land and Environment Court (LEC),” said Stephen Goodwin, spokesperson for the Mountain Districts Association. “The aim is to invite the public to make submissions on the Mangrove Mountain Landfill issue to the EPA, who will pass them on to the Court and the landfill operator, Verde Terra Pty Ltd, which has applied to have its licence renewed,” he said. “This public consultation is a pivotal moment for the community. “If it fails to voice its opposition, in a decisive manner, to having a massive landfill in the Central Coast’s water catchment area, the Court may see that as tacit

The EPA and Council admit Mangrove Mountain landﬁll is a threat to the Coast’s drinking water

support for the landfill. “We can’t let that happen. “It will open the doors for a further 10 years of waste importation at the landfill. “Mountain Districts Association is asking you to make a submission opposing the application to have EPL 11395 varied. “Mountain Districts Association can help you with your submission. “The EPA and Central Coast Council are joined in opposition to Verde Terra,” Goodwin said.

Mangrove Mountain Landfill is located at the Mangrove Mountain Golf Course on the boundary between Gosford LGA and Wyong LGA. “It is a threat to the Central Coast drinking water supply and both Central Coast Council and the EPA admit this fact,” Goodwin said. “The landfill sits at the highest point of the catchment for the regional water supply. “The landfill has lain idle since 2014, although there is still the matter of 800,000

cubic metres of waste sitting there, most of which does not have an effective lining underneath to prevent the escape of toxic leachate into the groundwater. “Scientific study has demonstrated that almost half of the stream flow in Ourimbah Creek comes from this groundwater. “Central Coast Council pumps out of Ourimbah Creek into Mardi Dam. “Water in Mardi Dam is shared with Mangrove Creek

Dam. “These are the two potable water storage facilities for the entire Central Coast. “On behalf of the entire Central Coast community, Mountain Districts Association has been intensively engaged, for over four years, to end this threat to the regional water supply. “Presently, the matter is in the Court, as is explained in the EPA Public Notice. “The landfill operator, Verde Terra Pty Ltd, has applied to have EPL 11395, that regulates the activities at the landfill site, varied to enable it to resume operations. “Its application was refused by the EPA, and Verde Terra is appealing this decision in the Court. “If successful, this will authorise the importation of 1.318 million tonnes of new waste in addition to the existing vast waste mound. “On behalf of the community, Mountain Districts Association vigorously opposes this application and calls on members of the general public to do the same by making a submission to the EPA. “In addition to the Verde Terra application, there are a large number of supporting

documents. “These are the documents submitted to the Court with the application. “It is not necessary for members of the general public, who are concerned about the threat of this landfill to their water supply, to read all of these, but if you wish to be fully informed, they will be available for viewing at specified locations. “Mountain Districts Association is familiar with the content of most if not all of the supporting documents and is preparing information to assist members of the public. “The supporting documents will contain the essential facts and reasons why this licence application is a bad thing and should be opposed and will contain a brief background of the issue and how to prepare a submission to send to the EPA.” Register your interest in receiving a copy of the briefing note from Mountain Districts Association by following the link http:// mountaindistrictsassociation. com.au Source: Media release, Oct 30 Stephen Goodwin, Mountain Districts Association

Crunch time for coal mine approval

he legal challenge in the Land & Environment Court (LEC) against the approval of the Wallarah 2 Coal mine, situated in the major water catchment of the Central Coast, commences on Monday, November 12. It is expected to run for a

minimum of four days. The Central Coast Community Group, the Australian Coal Alliance (ACA), is challenging the validity of the NSW Planning Assessment Commission’s (PAC) approval in January. The ACA has brought this action against the proponent (Wyong Coal Pty Ltd – Wallarah 2) and the Minister for Planning, because it is in

the public interest to do so. The ACA will be holding a rally in the Domain, behind Parliament House, at 10am, on the day the legal challenge commences. Campaign Director of the ACA, Alan Hayes, said: “The challenge in the Land & Environment Court is an historic moment for the Central Coast. “The community have been

fighting for twenty-three years to protect the Central Coast’s major water supply district. “The legal challenge is the culmination of the community’s strength not to give in but to fight to win. “We don’t have the luxury of another water supply or water catchment.” Shadow Minister for the Central Coast, David Harris, said that stopping the Wallarah

2 Coal mine is essential to ensure the quality of our water catchment on the Coast. “This court case is another stage in this long running battle,” said David Harris. “The Liberals could end this madness tomorrow, but if they won’t then I hope the courts will. “Wallarah 2 would be a disaster for our beautiful

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region, we have to stop it and I hope the Australian Coal Alliance is successful.” Korea Resource Corporation is the major shareholder of Wyong Coal Pty Ltd, the proponents of the proposed Wallarah 2 coal mine. Source: Media alert, Nov 5 Alan Hayes, Australian Coal Alliance

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Coast residents stand up to State Government over coal mine A

round 70 residents from across the Central Coast travelled to Sydney on Monday, November 12, to participate in a Water not Coal rally in the Domain, against the approval of the Wallarah II coal mine. The rally was held to mark the commencement of action in the Land and Environment Court, brought by the Australian Coal Alliance (ACA) community group, against the NSW Minister for Planning, Anthony Roberts, and Wyong Coal Pty Ltd. “For a Monday morning and for people having to travel down from the Central Coast, it was very well attended,’ said Alan Hayes, ACA’s founder and spokesperson. “It was exceptionally pleasing to see so many Central Coast people who care about their water catchment turning up to demonstrate that concern,’ Hayes said. Shadow Minister for the Central Coast, David Harris, attended the demonstration, and again, reinforced his long-term opposition to the Wallarah II mine and his views about the importance of stopping the long-wall coal mine from going ahead in the Central Coast’s water catchment area. Nick Clyde from the Lock the Gate campaign

A group of around 70 Central Coast residents rallied in Sydney’s Domain also spoke about the importance of protecting the Dooralong and Yarramalong valleys. Former Wyong Mayor and MP, Bob Graham, also attended and spoke about how important it was to protect the water supply. “The irony was that we had won this fight two times before,” Alan Hayes told the crowd. Darkinjung LALC ensured the mine was not approved in 2013-14, when they denied access to their land. In 2011, David Harris had heavily lobbied the then Keneally Labor NSW Government resulting in Labor’s Planning Minister, Tony Kelly, rejecting the DA on the grounds that

it was not in the public interest. “The Liberal party in opposition, agreed that there should not be any coal mining,” Hayes said. “Barry O’Farrell said the next Coalition Government would not allow coal mining, not only in the valleys, but in any catchment, ‘no ifs, no buts a guarantee’,” he said. “This government does not deserve to be in office because as soon as they won the election, they reneged. “We are going to be running a very strong campaign throughout the Central Coast, and also Sydney, to oust [Member for Terrigal] Adam Crouch and other Liberals to

ensure that this Liberal Government is brought to their knees and is not reelected.” Hayes said ACA would mount the campaign in the lead up to the March, 2019, state election, because the Land and Environment Court probably would not give its ruling before March. “The Liberals committed the ultimate act of bastardry against the Central Coast people in February, when they approved the mine,” he said. The ACA is being represented in its LEC action by the Environmental Defenders Office with some financial assistance from Central Coast Council.

“We have 10 solid grounds against the approval of the mine in February, which was unlawful because it failed to consider certain aspects of the mining SEPP (State Environmental Planning Policy) and other criteria. “We have commenced this action because we do believe the approval was invalid, and we are doing it because it is in the public interest to do so.” When asked why challenging the NSW Government was left to a small community group instead of being mounted by Central Coast Council, in its capacity as the region’s water authority, Hayes said: “Well that is a good question.

“Probably because that small group of people believe it is important to leave, for generations to come, what we have enjoyed, and that is a reliable water source on the Central Coast. “The NSW Government doesn’t care less. “It is wanting to put 45,000 more homes in the northern part of the Coast over next 20 years and to do that they need water, but they tend to pander to their developer mates and forget about the needs of their community. “The greatest asset we have on the CC is our water supply, and sometimes in life, you have just got to stand up and be counted. “The age that we all are now, it would not impact on us, but it will impact on our children and their children. The LEC action commenced after the rally in front of a packed court room. “There was not enough space inside, people had to stand at the door or sit outside,” Hayes said. “All you could see in the court room was red t-shirts with ‘Water not Coal. “It just shows you how much people do care,” he said. The case is expected to continue for four days. Source: Interview, Nov 12 Alan Hayes, Australian Coal Alliance Jackie Pearson, journalist

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Umina’s street tree group, Grow Urban Shade Trees, is calling on Peninsula residents to provide feedback on the council’s draft tree policy which is currently on exhibition.

Ferry service should be back to normal this week The ferry service between Wagstaffe, Ettalong and Palm Beach should be back to normal this week. New ferry owner, the NRMA, advised Peninsula News on Friday afternoon that it had the “all clear” from NSW Roads and Maritime Services for full services to Wagstaffe and Ettalong. The service was planned to start today (Monday). The ﬁrst service out of Wagstaffe was due to leave at 5:50am this morning and from Ettalong at 6am, with 10 return services from each location daily. Services between Palm Beach and Ettalong and Wagstaffe have not run since April and commuters have needed to make their own way to and from Patonga in order to utilise the ferry to Sydney’s northern beaches. Member for Gosford Ms Liesl Tesch said on Thursday she had received conﬁrmation that the ferry operator, Fantasea Cruises, was conducting test runs of the navigation channel to determine whether or not it was safe to resume its full service.

She said that the dredge was still working off Lobster Beach. The Wagstaffe-Killcare Community Association circulated a dredging update to its members on the same day which stated: “We have been advised by the Department of Lands that dredging operations in the Ettalong Channel should reach a stage next week to enable ferry services to complete their safety testing. “The channel mouth off Little Box Head where the original problem arose has been made 60m wide and is now clear. “The ﬁnal stage of dredging off Lobster Beach will provide a 30m wide channel with a minimum clearance at low tide of some 2.5m. “After ferries resume, this will be widened further to 40m. “Roads and Maritime will then move the channel markers to delineate the new channel boundaries.” Ms Tesch said the resumption of the full ferry service would be welcomed by the local community and business operators but the NSW Government’s efforts to provide the Peninsula with a safe and operational navigation channel

still needed scrutiny. “I have put questions on notice in the Legislative Assembly about how many days the dredge has worked and not worked,” she said. “The Minister’s suggestion that the ferry could run a tidal service and use the channel on mediumto high-tides is not tenable. “It would have meant people could take the ferry trip to Palm Beach in the morning but be stuck at Patonga on the return trip. “This government has already spent over $1 million on emergency dredging but my questions have revealed it had no plans of introducing a shuttle bus for commuters between Patonga and the other regular ferry stops. “We know a long term solution is needed and we know $1.255 million with the same amount matched by Council will not be near enough to ensure the ferry service does not have to be diverted for another seven months at some stage in the future,” she said. SOURCE: Interview, 15 Nov 2018 Liesl Tesch, Member for Gosford Media statement, 15 Nov 2018 Ian Bull, WTKCA Reporter: Jackie Pearson

Group member Ms Debbie Sunartha said the group had found an increasing demand for urban shade tree planting and education. “Our volunteers are working overtime to meet the community’s growing demand.” However, she said council policies were exacerbating the situation. “As Council as rolls out large projects, our group has observed that mature trees that once shaded our walk home or kept the car cool in summer are being removed at an extremely fast rate,” she said. “Tree advocates across the Central Coast feel that policy is urgently needed to support developers, both residential and commercial, to understand that trees are an asset which adds value to properties and to make all efforts to retain and/or replace

them,” Ms Sunartha said. Ms Sunartha quoted a public statement by mayor Cr Jane Smith that “maintaining our natural assets is a critical component of what we value as a community”. “Jane Smith is asking residents to plant a tree, but what we have discovered is that with minimal resources allocated to trees, residents are unsure of what and where to plant,” Ms Sunartha said. Ms Sunartha said Grow Urban Shade Trees aimed to help the Peninsula community select and plant new shade trees. “The group is spreading the word on the value of trees for cooler streetscapes, added beauty, wildlife habitat, clean air, energy savings and water storage,” she said. She encouraged Peninsula residents to view the tree policy and provide feedback to address the increasing heat-bowl effect in our suburbs. Council’s tree policy is available on the Your Voice Our Coast website. SOURCE: Media release, 12 Nov 2018 Debbie Sunartha, GUST

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Community up in arms over clearing of Crown Land T

he NSW Ofﬁce of Environment and Heritage (OEH) has launched an ofﬁcial compliance investigation into alleged clearing of Crown Land at MacMasters Beach, while Central Coast Council continues to work, with multiple agencies, on an investigation of alleged clearing without permission on private land at a James Norton Rd property, located between Bensville and MacMasters Beach. For over two weeks, concerned MacMasters Beach residents have been waiting for Central Coast Council, and or OEH, to respond to reports of what they consider to be clearing of bushland by a private landowner without appropriate permissions. Coast Community News has contacted a family member of the land owners, believed to be three siblings, and they are expected to issue a statement through their legal representatives. Kel Butcher, spokesperson for the unnamed group of concerned MacMasters Beach residents, said that over two weeks ago, one of his neighbours heard machinery in the bush, “went and had a look, and saw two machines starting to clear the bush. “He was told it was only clearing along the fence line, but the contractor went on to clearing large patches of land that had nothing to do with the boundary fence,” Butcher said.

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“Big trees have been cut down in addition to the bush that has been cleared with the machines,” he said. Butcher said residents were particularly concerned about clearing that has occurred on non-private land, since confirmed as Crown Land. A neighbouring property has a native conservation caveat over some of its land which has also, allegedly, been cleared, along with remnant rainforest on the Crown Land at the MacMasters Beach end of the property. The site has been visited by Central Coast Mayor, Jane Smith, Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, and Labor Candidate for the seat of Terrigal, Central Coast Councillor, Jeff Sundstrom.

Police have also been called to the area on several occasions since the land clearing commenced. “The Mayor was fairly guarded in her comments. “It’s nice that she came to visit, and we all respect the fact that there is an investigation underway,” Butcher said. “What we want to know is why it has taken so long for someone to make a decision about what is allowable and what is not allowable. “It is 16 days since this started, we know Council has issued the stop work order, but is there going to be any punitive action for the damage caused? “We have not yet been told what remedies are available. “OEH has jurisdiction over

the public land, but we are just going around in circles at the moment, nobody is taking responsibility for what is happening. “No one is saying ‘yes’, this is our jurisdiction, but we also do understand that it is a complex investigation by Council, and they are saying that they are doing everything in their power. “There are quite a few adjoining neighbours keeping an eye and ear out for any further action that may take place. “We have a very concerned community group that will respond very quickly if anything does happen. “The chainsawed trees included 100, or more, year old angophoras, and you won’t

get trees of that maturity back for the next three generations, and they are habitat, once they are down, they are lost for generations. “We all respect people and we understand that land owners have rights, but we want things done according to the law and through the right channels, we don’t think anyone can just go in and ignore the laws and destroy the bush like that.” Adam Crouch issued a statement on Monday, November 19, that National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) and Central Coast Council were working together and had appropriately intervened to prevent any further illegal clearing. “I thank the number of local

residents who contacted me and brought this to my attention,” Crouch said. “As such, I was subsequently able to arrange for Central Coast Council to take necessary steps, including a stop work notification,” he said. “No clearing of native vegetation on a private property can be undertaken without Council approvals and oversight. “NPWS and Council rangers have been patrolling the site on a very frequent basis. “Thank you to the Macmasters Beach community for their ongoing vigilance, and I stand with them in not tolerating any illegal clearing in our local area,” Crouch said. Compliance officers from OEH subsequently inspected the site, which resulted in the official compliance investigation being launched. On Thursday, November 15, the Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, had sent urgent emails to the NSW Minister for Lands, Paul Toole, and the Minister for the Environment, Gabrielle Upton, as a result of calls from distressed members of the local community. “The community in the Terrigal electorate are very concerned re tree felling on a border between private and Crown Land between Bensville and the Scenic Drive, DP659496, 20 James Norton Rd, Bensville,” Tesch’s email to the Ministers said. The property is zoned 7A, including endangered ecological community, protected under the Biodiversity Conservation Act.

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“There’s got to be poor health outcomes by being exposed to this, day in, day out, and night in, night out,” said Sue Winn, secretary of the Mannering Park Progress Association. EJA Director of Advocacy and Research, Nicola Rivers, said: “The State Government must act immediately to safeguard community health. “There are pollution control measures available now that could cut emissions of toxic pollutants by up to 98 per cent,” she said. “NSW Environment Minister, Gabrielle Upton, and Energy Minister, Don Harwin, must mandate pollution control measures to drastically reduce the amount of toxic air pollution that these power stations produce.

“Until they do, the State Government is in effect giving coal-fired power stations a licence to harm, a licence to kill,” Nicola Rivers concluded. The report

“Coal fired power stations should be required to conduct continuous stack monitoring for SO2, NOx, particles and mercury, and this data should be made public in real

stations produce particles of two kinds: the primary particles that are released as coal is burnt, and secondary particles that form in the atmosphere from the SO2 and NOX released during

blood stream, causing systemic effects. “No power station in Australia has post-combustion desulfurisation to remove SO2, or selective catalytic

“The State Government must act immediately to safeguard community health.” recommended that power stations should be required to install modern pollution control technology to greatly reduce emissions. “The licences for Australian coalfired power stations should be amended to set stack emission limits, consistent with international best practice,” the report said.

time and as searchable retrospective data.” The report also calls for further research using detailed modelling to estimate the variability of air pollution across populated areas of NSW, and include lung cancer and non-fatal heart attacks. According to the report, coal-fired power

combustion. “Particle air pollution is described by size classes, as their size dictates where they end up in the human respiratory system. “Larger particles are trapped in the nose and upper airways, but the finest particles reach to the air sacs deep in the lungs, and even enter the

reduction to remove NOx. “Only some have special furnace designs to reduce NOx production, and none has mercury controls. “Australia’s power stations therefore emit much higher concentrations of these pollutants than those in most other countries. The Wyee public forum comes at an important

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Transport for NSW has provided information on Kangy Angy flooding arrangements

ransport for NSW has provided information to Kangy Angy residents regarding the intercity fleet train maintenance facility hydrology and flood model.

According to the Australian Rainfall and Runoff (AR&R), and the Ourimbah Creek Catchment Flood Study, completed in October, 2013, by Catchment Simulations Solutions, the February, 1992, storm event was the largest noted, and recorded as being between a 50- and a 100-year Average Rainfall Interval (ARI) event, TfNSW has informed residents. The 2007 (Pasha Bulker) storm was approximately a 20-year ARI event. “It should be noted that the ARI event relates to rainfall and does not directly relate to the wind/ swell events that may have been associated,” a

Recent run-off into creeks around the maintenance facility development site detention basin into same locations. TfNSW statement said. waterways The pumps in the water The statement existing confirmed that its to follow the natural detention basins will be path,” the powered primarily by flood study for the site drainage the Sydney Trains power considered the entire statement said. catchment area including “For Basin 2, the water supply. areas downstream from will be pumped next “The Sydney Trains to the spillway into the supply is considered a the facility. Residents asked existing culvert at the duplicate point of supply, TfNSW to identify the un-named creek next to as it is fed from two different locations in the principal points of Turpentine Rd. “For Basin 1, the Sydney Trains network. stormwater discharge when the facility water discharge is into a spillway “As a backup, there detention pond is full, and into a new channel, which is generator connection whether excess water discharges to an existing point located in the would go into Chittaway open channel next to the front of the maintenance Creek or north of the main north rail line. facility building to facility? “Overflow from the address a critical Sydney “The water will be water detention basins Trains Substation power pumped from the water will also discharge to the failure.

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“RailConnect, who are the operators of the maintenance facility, will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the pumps and back up pumps.” Residents asked whether the changed ground level of the maintenance facility and movement of stormwater would impact Orchard Rd properties. “Once the maintenance facility is operational, any water displaced by the facility will be captured on site and directed to the water detention basins. “In the rest of the areas, the water infiltration and water movement will be unchanged from the current scenario. “During operation, the disposal of surplus stormwater which is not re-used on site, will be stored and discharged via the onsite water detention basins.” The flood model was received from Council in

January. Since then, John Holland and consultants have checked the model and continued to incorporate the earthworks and other facility areas into the model. “These design elements are yet to be finalised, although they are fairly advanced. “Once the hardstand design is finalised, the model will be updated and finalised. “The base design flood model is issued by Central Coast Council to ensure that consistent catchment modelling and rainfall data is used. John Holland verified the model and updated it to reflect the project works. Central Coast Council will validate the updated flood model on receipt from John Holland. Source: Statement, Nov 2018 Q&A Resident hydrology briefings, Transport for NSW

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Further removal of melaleuca biconvexa to take place following broken promises ue to poor planning and lack of foresight by Transport for NSW (TFNSW) and TFNSW Contractor, John Holland, further removal of melaleuca biconvexa, that provide habitat to the critically endangered Swift Parrot and Regent Honey Eater, will soon begin at the Train Maintenance Facility project site at Kangy Angy.

On November 15, Kangy Angy Residents Action Group member, Michelle Nicholson, met with Holland’s Community Liaison Officer and a TFNSW Representative. At this meeting, Nicholson, who’s acreage property is landlocked by the 24/7 heavy industrial facility, and now shares a property boundary with Transport NSW, was

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“There is no storm water connected in our area, and during times of heavy rain, the excess water will run off the batter and flood onto our property. “We do not have sewer connected and rely on our absorption septic system, any excess water onto absorption trenches will inhibit its effectiveness and increase the risk of effluent floating to the surface of our backyard, where our three children play,” she added. After receiving the news that the former Wyong Council had put forward the neighbouring Council land for this heavy industrial project, Nicholson said TFNSW refused to offer voluntary acquisition of her property and also advised her that her family were not entitled to any form of compensation for loss of property value from the impact of the heavy industrial facility being

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Call for inquiry to assess coal mine approvals T

he Australian Coal Alliance (ACA) has backed calls for a fresh, independent investigation into the NSW Planning Department’s processes for assessing coal mine approvals.

“The recent revelations of alleged corruption in the Department of Planning are of no surprise,” said ACA executive member, Alan Hayes. The latest allegations, broken by Newcastle Herald journalist, Joanne McCarthy, on November 20 and 21, involved a former Department of Planning manager turned whistleblower, who had alleged corruption, including mining industry payments, to a Planning employee’s credit card. As reported in the Newcastle Herald, the former NSW Planning employee, Rebecca Connor, had reported alleged: conflicts of interest; modification of mining files; leaking of confidential information by staff to mining companies; meetings between Planning staff and former mining company representatives they had worked with; and, former Planning staff appealing to senior employees to benefit mining companies.

The Newcastle Herald reports have led to calls for a full external inquiry from NSW Shadow Resources Minister, Adam Searle, and NSW Greens Planning Spokesperson, David Shoebridge. Resources Minister, Don Harwin, called for a full briefing on the allegations and Searle asked whether the allegations warranted a referral to the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC), in NSW Parliament on Wednesday, November 21. “It’s time the whole issue of the relationship between Planning and mining companies is exposed,” Alan Hayes said, citing documents that ACA had uncovered via GIPA in 2014, and referred to ICAC. “An insidious culture has developed, which must be brought to an end. “It has always seemed apparent that Planning has been subjective rather than objective, with the Kores mine proposal beneath our water catchment.” Fellow ACA Executive member, Mike Campbell, said the ACA made a GIPA application in 2014 for material that existed between Wallarah 2 and the Planning Department. Almost 30 documents were revealed.

“The most alarming issue was the pressure that the Planning Department was applying to the Office of Environment and Heritage (OEH),” Campbell said. “OEH had issued a damning assessment of Wallarah 2, based particularly on their intent to undermine Jilliby State Conservation Area,” he said. “This precious area, with significant threatened species and delicate geology, was to subside by 2.6 metres. “According to OEH, the mine would create catastrophic damage and destruction of feeder streams into the water catchment. “Regardless of this assessment, Planning pushed OEH to have a positive decision made prior to Christmas, 2013, with the demand for swift approval by OEH, or a ‘letter of comfort’ to the applicant, Wallarah 2,” Campbell said. In December 2013 a Planning officer wrote to OEH, stating Planning’s “position” in relation to approval for Wallarah 2 to mine under the Jilliby State Conservation Area (SCA). “Planning’s view remains, as has been previously and consistently expressed,” the email. revealed via GIPA, said. “There are two ways

that OEH can progress this matter,” the email said. “Either, landowner’s consent from its Minister, or a ‘letter of comfort’, with the matter to be finalised following the PAC’s review. “Planning would be pleased if this matter could be progressed by either one of these means prior to Christmas, which will provide a substantial level of comfort to the principal’s behind the WACJV, in particular Kores.” “Wallarah 2 itself, in November 2013, sought to have the Environment Minister write a letter to the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure to push towards approval to mine under the Jilliby State Conservation Area, and took the ‘indulgence’ to write a template letter,” Campbell said. “Planning’s job is not one of advocacy for the mine proponents, it should be one of ‘what is in the public interest’,” Hayes said. Wyong Regional Chronicle has requested statements from Minister Harwin, Shadow Minister Searle and Greens Planning Spokesperson, Buckingham. Our request to Minister Harwin was referred back to the Department of Planning. Shadow Minister Searle said, Minister

Harwin, had been forced to confirm in Parliament that the allegations made by Planning Department whistleblower, Rebecca Connor, had been referred to the ICAC. “The NSW Labor Opposition is joining with Hunter Central Rivers Alliance and other community groups, calling for an independent inquiry into the relationship between the NSW Department of Planning and the mining industry,” he said. “How can the people of NSW have any confidence in the decisions being made by the Department which impacts communities right across the state? “At the very least this is a disturbing portrait of mismanagement in a key Berejiklian department and it raises serious concerns about corruption.” The Greens’, David Shoebridge, said: “My view is that we desperately need a special commission of inquiry, with Royal Commission powers, to review the approvals process for coal mines in NSW, and that investigation must include Wallarah 2 along with all the mines approved in the Hunter. “There is a term for the malaise that the Department of Planning is suffering from, and that term is regulator capture,”

Shoebridge said. “We see that in the number of Department officers that move between the regulator, consulting and the mining industry. “That number is simply too high for such an important environmental regulator,” he said. Shoebridge said one of the core contributors to the problems was the deliberate long-term deskilling of the NSW public service. “It is a tradition of the NSW Government and public sector that we develop inhouse expertise and not rely on poaching experts from the industry,” he said. “And the full time people with talent left in the department find themselves politically thwarted for trying to do their jobs properly. “Am I confident Labor will fix it? “No, but I do take some comfort in Labor’s support of our call for an independent commission of inquiry,” he said. Source: Media statement, Nov 22 Alan Hayes and Mike Campbell, Australian Coal Alliance Articles, Nov 20 and 21 Joanne McCarthy, Newcastle Herald GIPA documents, 2014 Australian Coal Alliance Media release, Nov 21 Adam Searle, Shadow Minister for Planning Interview, Nov 26 David Shoebridge, NSW Greens Jackie Pearson, journalist

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Greens introduced a Bill to set pollution limits for coal fired power stations T

he Greens have introduced a Bill to the NSW Parliament which would set pollution limits for coal fired power stations to bring them into line with the rest of the world, and force them to install modern pollution control technology.

The Bill was in response to the Environmental Justice Australia (EJA) report that assessed the health impacts of coalfired power stations in NSW, and found that particle pollution from the five remaining coal fire power stations is causing 279 premature deaths each year (133 related to Vales Point and Eraring Power Stations). The report also finds pollution from the power stations cause 233 babies to be born underweight (115 attributable to Vales Point and Eraring) and 361 cases of new cases of type 2 diabetes every year (172 attributed to Vales Point and Eraring). Greens Environment Spokesperson, Cate Faehrmann, said: “This report is proof of just how deadly NSW coal fired power stations are and it should send shockwaves through the government. “If Premier Berejiklian doesn’t act to force coal power stations to clean up their pollution, then she will be responsible for the deaths of thousands of people,” Faehrmann said. “It is unacceptable that toxic emissions from Australia’s power stations

Health impacts of five remaining coal fired power stations in NSW per year are multiple times higher than what is allowed in the EU, the US and China,” she said. “That is why the Greens have introduced a Bill to the NSW Parliament to set pollution limits for coal fired power stations which are in line with the rest of the world and force power stations to install modern pollution control technology. “We hope the Government and Labor will put people’s health ahead of the profits of AGL and Origin Energy, and support the Bill when it is debated.” However, on the last sitting day of the NSW Parliament before the March, 2019, election, the Government cancelled all Private Members’ business, so the Bill will not be debated until after the election. The Greens will be fighting the election on the basis that they can

gain the balance of power in both the Legislative Assembly and Council in March. Faehrmann has made it clear that clean air and regulation of coal-fired power stations will be a key tenet of the Greens’ environmental agenda in NSW. According to Faehrmann, when questions were asked of NSW Minister for Energy, Don Harwin, his response was: “It is important to recognise that while there are certainly emissions that are problematic from coal-fired power stations, nevertheless they are a crucial part of the energy mix in this country, and they will continue to be for some time.” The NSW Labor Opposition, on the other hand, has promised a world class system for regulating coal fired power stations but, according to the Greens,

the standards set in its Bill would be the bare minimum required to deliver that promise. Labor would need to win 14 seats to govern NSW outright following the March election. If they win nine seats they would need the help of the Greens and other cross benches to govern, which means they may have to support the Greens’ position on this issue. Currently, there are different levels of emissions for each of the coal fired power stations in NSW, depending on when the plant was built. These levels have hardly changed since the 1970s and 80s and the standards for emissions are much lower than in the EU, US or China. Power stations are allowed to emit eight and a half times more sulphur dioxide and up to seven

and half times more oxides of nitrogen than the EU and China. The Greens’ Protection of the Environment Operations Amendment (Clean Air) Bill 2018 amends the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 to improve air quality and reduce adverse impacts on human health by providing for the standards of concentration for emissions of certain air impurities that are not to be exceeded in respect of coal-fired power stations in NSW. In her second reading of the Bill in the NSW Parliament, Faehrmann said: “All people have a fundamental right to breathe clean air but right now, because of lax and inconsistent regulation of coal fired power stations, people on the Central Coast, in the Hunter Valley, near

Lithgow and in Sydney, are being exposed to dangerous levels of toxic air pollutants. “In NSW we have some of the worst regulation of pollution from coal fired power stations in the world and it is killing people,” she said. “Around the world, as emissions control technology and knowledge about the health costs of pollution has improved, governments have progressively lowered pollution limits for power stations to protect people’s health, but not so in NSW. “We know that people who live within 50 kilometres of coal-fired power stations face a risk of premature death, as much as three to four times that of people living further away. “We have a responsibility to do all we can to reduce emissions, at least in line with global standards. “If we do not take urgent action to force the power stations to clean up their pollution then we are directly responsible for the numerous deaths that these toxic emissions will cause. “There is no technical barrier to meeting the standards prescribed in this Bill. “This Bill is a vital part of meeting our obligation to keep the people of NSW safe by taking significant steps to clean up our air,” she said. Media release, Nov 21 Jack Gough, office of Cate Faehrmann

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Petroleum Exploration Permit allows T

hree-dimensional (3D) seismic testing for natural gas deposits within a 500 square kilometre area off the Central Coast is likely to occur in 2020, and a $15m gas exploration well could be drilled off the Coast, between February, 2019, and February, 2020, under a P e t r o l e u m Exploration Permit called PEP11.

A work program on the Australian Governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s National Offshore Petroleum Titles Administrator (NOPTA) website, shows approval for one exploration well. Two-dimensional (2D) seismic testing was completed earlier in 2018, within the PEP11 area, which covers the Offshore Sydney Basin, between Newcastle in the North and Wollongong in the South. A summary of an

Environment Plan approved by the National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority (NOPSEMA) to allow the 2D testing, indicated that the title-holders were aware of the environmental risks involved. The impacts of 3D testing are understood to be far more serious. The current Federal Government supports the development of oil and gas drilling off the eastern shore of Australia, and uses a competitive bidding process to release â&#x20AC;&#x153;acreageâ&#x20AC;? for exploration under â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;titlesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. PEP11, an active petroleum exploration title granted by the National Offshore Petroleum Titles Administrator (NOPTA), in August, 2017, covers approximately 4,568 square kilometres, and makes way for seismic testing and test drilling off the Coast. The area between Sydney and Newcastle

already surveyed using 2D seismic testing was 20km offshore, around 70km north-east of Sydney, and 30km south-east of Newcastle, â&#x20AC;&#x153;offshore of the Central Coast region of NSWâ&#x20AC;?, according to documents lodged with NOPSEMA. Once a title giving the right to explore has been granted by NOPTA, along with a work plan outlining exploration activities over a number of years, the gas and petroleum companies have to submit an Environment Plan and a Safety Case to NOPSEMA. Documents on the NOPSEMA website indicate that the regulator knocked back the 2D seismic testing Environment Plan on several occasions before giving the green light in April. The summary of that environment plan acknowledged the presence of internationally significant migratory routes,

resident populations, and breeding and feeding grounds for a number of Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (EPBC Act) listed threatened and migratory species, including humpback whales, marine turtles, seabirds and migratory shorebirds. A search of the EPBC Act Protected Matters Database uncovered: 36 listed threatened species (22 likely to occur in the survey area); 42 migratory species (23 considered likely to occur in the survey area and 23 also listed as threatened); and, 32 whales and other cetaceans;. However, the proponents argued, and NOPSEMA accepted, that â&#x20AC;&#x153;given the location and depth of the proposed survey areaâ&#x20AC;?, risks to identified species were deemed low to medium and, therefore, acceptable. The Environment

Plan for the 2D testing explained that â&#x20AC;&#x153;without adequate controls in place, sound emitted from the seismic or vessel sound source has the potential to impact cetaceansâ&#x20AC;?: physiologically; by causing non-auditory damage to body tissues and induction of gas and fat embolism and auditory (sound induced) hearing loss; damage to the auditory system, permanent hearing threshold shift (PTS) and temporary hearing threshold shift (TTS); and mortality. Perceptual damage was defined as â&#x20AC;&#x153;masking of biologically important sounds used for navigation, finding prey, etcâ&#x20AC;?. The 2D testing was also acknowledged to interrupt normal behaviours such as feeding, breeding and nursing, and displacement from the area (short or long term). Similar risks were

documented for fish, lobster and zooplankton. At a consultation meeting held in May, 2017, fishers expressed concern regarding the damage to local fish species and fishing activity due to the previous seismic surveys conducted. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Stakeholders noted that fish from the areas were dead and rotting on the seafloor and coming up in the trawl nets. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It appeared to these fishers that targeted fish species did not return to the area for many months afterwards. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Due to the use of the single gun and streamer, it was emphasised that there would be a lower likelihood for an impact in comparison to previous years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;However, several commercial fishers and recreational fishing representatives expressed that the area was considered too important and sensitive to risk the

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for three-dimensional seismic testing consequence of impact to the commercial and recreationally important species.” RL Energy, one of the title holders of PEP11, has recently announced its full commitment to preparation of an Environment Plan for the proposed 3D seismic survey. “We have already commenced the challenging task of preparation of the Environment Plan, which is required before the 3D

seismic can be acquired. “RL Energy believes there is potential to discover natural gas in PEP11 and anticipates the 3D seismic will confirm a … drillable prospect.” RL Energy is a private unlisted Australian Company incorporated in January, 2017, to pursue exploration and production opportunities. The company’s principal focus is to acquire a 3D seismic survey in PEP 11 in the

offshore Sydney Basin through an agreement with Asset Energy (subsidiary of Advent Energy Limited). RL Energy has agreed to pay for the preparation of the Environmental Plan (EP) at a cost of approximately $250,000, in addition to a 3D seismic survey capped at $4m. “RL Energy anticipates the EP for the 3D seismic survey will be significantly more challenging than the EP which was approved for the recently

acquired 2D seismic survey and the approval of the 3D seismic EP is a critical step to ensure that the future exploration potential of PEP11 is realised. “RL Energy believes it is highly unlikely that the Joint Venture will be able to attract significant exploration capital or industry partners without 3D seismic, which is and has been considered the industry norm for offshore exploration drilling for many years.

“The RL Energy Directors, advisors and consultants are fully committed to ensuring that the proposed 3D seismic survey is conducted in accordance with the highest possible industry standards and takes into account considerations of all local stakeholders, including both the professional and recreational fishing groups, environmental groups and the local community. “Exploration for natural gas, one of the cleanest

low emission fuels, is important for Australia, both economically and environmentally, but must be done in a responsible manner, and stakeholders will be encouraged to put forward their balanced views and concerns as part of the EP process that RL Energy will be conducting over the coming months.” Source: Media release, Jul 2018 Greg Channon, RL Energy Website, Nov 26 PEP-11, National Electronic Approvals Tracking System Jackie Pearson, journalist

CEN warns against three-dimensional seismic testing for gas T

hree-dimensional (3D) seismic testing for gas off the shores of the Central Coast could have substantial negative impacts on marine and bird species across a vast area, according to Chair of the Community Environment Network, John Asquith.

Asquith said he encouraged all Central Coast residents to go online and watch the film, Sonic Sea, (sonicsea. org/film) about the “destructive effects of ocean noise pollution”. “Watch that and you will understand the whole

issue,” Asquith said. “It is a developing area of science,” he said. “No one has ever been able to explain why whales beach themselves, but Sonic Sea will give you an explanation with evidence. “Sound underwater is much louder than sound in air. “They did tests in South Africa, putting noise pulses into the water, and they were able to detect them on the West Coast of the United States, because water is so dense and carries sound so well. “If you are in water and you explode an air bubble, which is what these guys are doing,

that sound covers an enormous distance, and for creatures that are mammals, including dolphins and whales, once their ear drums are gone, they are not able to orient themselves or communicate. “One of the things we know about whales is that they are auditory animals, animals that rely on sound to communicate with each other, and they have sonar to read the ocean floor and detect other animals. “Sonar is essentially a ping, and these are critical faculties, so without them or with them damaged or imploded by sonic testing, those animals will die. “Many other animals

have a range of different senses. “Sharks have something like eight or nine sensors for detecting prey and so do turtles.” Given the known risks, why do oil and gas explorers continue to rely on sonic testing? “I guess sinking a well out to sea is incredibly expensive, and you are talking about the Tasman Sea, which is regarded as heavy 20 per cent of the time. “One would think these guys will be working harder and harder to bring these things to reality quicker and quicker, because the whole fossil fuel market is collapsing around them.

“In terms of the environment we have on the Central Coast, we do not want testing and we do not want natural gas drilling off the coast. “There have been massive spills and destruction off the West Australian Coast, but those rigs are so far out to sea they don’t impact on the local coast, they are more inclined to have impacts on Indonesia and those fishing grounds.” According to Asquith, drilling for gas from under the ocean is also wasteful and contributes to the escape of CO2 into the atmosphere. “One of the things people don’t realise, and Bass Strait was where this was revealed, is

that 30 per cent of the gas drilled is CO2, and it cannot be used, so it is vented straight into the atmosphere.” Asquith said he was surprised the PEP-11 companies were unable to find contact details for the Community Environment Network during their consultation for the 2D testing that took place earlier in 2018, but he hoped they reached out to the local group when putting together their Environment Plan for the scheduled 3D testing. Source: Interview, Nov 26 John Asquith, Community Environment Network Jackie Pearson, journalist

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Auditor General to be invited to look into all matters relating to the airport T

hrough an e n d o r s e d Mayoral Minute, Central Coast Council will request that the NSW Auditor General conduct an independent financial audit and performance review into all matters relating to Central Coast Airport.

Council will request that the review consider all relevant information related to the development of a Regional Airport, including proposals for Kiar Ridge, and for the development of an Aviation Hub at Central Coast Airport. Twenty airport-related business items have been debated by Central Coast Council at 15 meetings since the local government election in September, 2017. Those items included two mayoral minutes and four rescission motions.

Mayor Jane Smith said the future of Central Coast airport needed to be resolved. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think fundamentally that it is a legacy issue, but it keeps returning to our agenda, and I think it is clear that Council needs to move on and address the issue, address community concerns, through an investigation into all matters relating to the airport,â&#x20AC;? Mayor Smith said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Auditor General has a role in reviewing the financial management and performance of Council, and I think it is that independent investigation that might uncover issues that need to be referred, and the Auditor General has powers to require information to be made available.â&#x20AC;? Mayor Smith said she had not discussed her Mayoral Minute with the NSW Auditor Generalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The motion has

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lots of rumours, lots of hearsay,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think there are most likely improvements to processes that could be uncovered through the investigation, improvements in terms of processes and decision making that could be highlighted for Council to take on board. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That is what I would expect as a minimum. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If community concerns prove to have some substance, then the opportunity is to refer on to ICAC, or the Office of Local Government or

the Minister. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is about time we cleared the air and got some factual information about this matter.â&#x20AC;? Mayor Smith said she had no ability to stop Councillors from continuing to put forward rescission motions in an attempt to restart the former Wyong Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s expansion plans for the airport. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I would think though, that while there is an investigation ongoing, it would be inappropriate,â&#x20AC;? she said. The Mayor said she also did not know the full extent of powers available to the Auditor General to compel people to provide information for the investigation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think that needs to be clear, that Council needs to make available any information it has and so do individuals that the Auditor General may wish to speak to,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This report will ensure transparency

and openness and will equip Council with all the necessary information to move forward with decisions related to the airport,â&#x20AC;? Mayor Smith said. Council will request that relevant proposals, financial records, development applications and potential conflicts of interest be considered. It will also be requested that any review will invite and consider public submissions, including confidential submissions, if necessary. The CEO will provide Council with a quarterly report on the progress of the review and the Auditor-General will be requested to provide an interim report by the end of June, 2019. Source: Media release, Nov 26 Central Coast Council Media Interview, Nov 27 Jane Smith, Central Coast Council Jackie Pearson, journalist

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Captainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Call is the latest attempt to deal with a major legacy issue M

ayor of Central Coast Council, Jane Smithâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Captainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Call to request her CEO, Gary Murphy, to ask the NSW Auditor General to conduct an independent financial audit and performance review into all matters relating to Central Coast Airport, is the latest attempt to deal with a major legacy issue from the former Wyong Council. Smithâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attempts to set a new direction for Central Coast Council on the future of the airport, which the former Wyong Council had plans to expand, date back to November 27, 2017, when she tabled her first Mayoral Minute on the topic. A year ago, Smith moved, and Councillors resolved, to fully support

the Warnervale Airport Restrictions Act (WAR Act) (1996). Council resolved not to approve any development at the Warnervale Airport which was not consistent with the WAR Act (1996), not to immediately extend or remove the current 1196 metre runway, not to alter the position, length, width, thickness or strength of the current runway. Council resolved to immediately suspend all works, land acquisitions and expenditure on the Central Coast Airport, except where those works are 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 such contract. The Mayoral Minute saw Councillors resolve to reallocate the budget

Jane Smith, Central Coast Mayor, has called for all matters relating to the Central Coast Airport to be investigated by the NSW Auditor General moved by for the Airport to motions, employment generating Councillor, Greg Best, seconded by projects across the and former Wyong Shire, with Councillor, Jilly Pilon, staff to prepare a strategy. with the aim of moving It was also a resolution to have a Masterplan to maintain the current for the expansion of site zoning and to the airport placed on permanently protect all of public exhibition for the â&#x20AC;&#x153;community to decideâ&#x20AC;?. Porters Creek Wetland. Mayor Smith said That original resolution has been the subject those rescission motions of numerous rescission have caused concern in

the community around Council decision-making and delaying the ability of Council to prepare a much needed strategy for employment generation in the north of the Central Coast. â&#x20AC;&#x153;While some information relating to the development of the airport into a Regional Airport, Aviation Hub, works and agreements with third parties has been made public through reports and Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Proactive Release Program, many questions remained unanswered,â&#x20AC;? Mayor Smithâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s latest Mayoral Minute, carried at the Monday, November 26, Central Coast Council ordinary meeting said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This Council is committed to moving forward on this issue and to making decisions in the best interests of our community,â&#x20AC;? the Mayoral Minute said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In order to do that

successfully, legacy issues relating to the Airport must be resolved. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There needs to be a full and independent inquiry into previous decisions, works undertaken, proposals developed and agreements signed to progress a Regional Airport, the subsequent Aviation Hub, and the Wyong Economic Zone. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need to understand and acknowledge this history in order to move forward as a Council and a region.â&#x20AC;? CEO Gary Murphy has also been instructed to ask the Auditor General to prepare â&#x20AC;&#x153;A report of all financial records, including, but not limited to, expenditure and assets acquired or disposed of in relation to the Airport siteâ&#x20AC;?. Source: Agenda item 1.5, Nov 26 Central Coast Ordinary Meeting

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he Mayoral Minute calling for a NSW Auditor General investigation into the Central Coast Airport has been called an “ambush” by Councillor, Greg Best.

Since December 18, 2017, Clr Best has unsuccessfully attempted to reverse (rescind) a resolution carried by Council shortly after its election in September, 2017, to stop all work on the expansion of the airport at Warnervale. “If the Mayor has the genuine and demonstrable suspicions that this Mayoral Minute is inferring about the airport, it must go to the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC),” Best said. “Under the Code of Meeting Practice and regulations, there is a requirement that no Mayoral Minute be put up that requires

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substantial consideration by Councillors, they are only for minor matters,” he said. “The formal process of a motion was not afforded to Councillors on the night. “This is another Mayoral Minute ambush which this Mayor now has a litany of.” Former Mayor of Wyong Council, Doug Eaton, was regularly criticised for using Mayoral Minutes. “Yes, and those Mayoral Minutes were complained about in the media, but we are not reading about these ones,” Best said. “This new Council was supposed to be about a reset, it was elected on a new direction of more transparency,” he said. “If you were serious about this and had any respect for the staff, it would’ve been put to the Council’s expert audit and risk committee first, as it has independent and expert members. “The audit and risk

Clr Greg Best committee could then staff, Councillors and check whether the managers is a disgrace. Auditor General even “I am not against going has jurisdiction over this to the Auditor General, because there are big but if you send such questions over whether alarming allegations out they have and then what in a Mayoral Minute, they might the extraordinary should go to ICAC first. open-ended cost of this “ICAC will investigate referral be? and then refer any matters “It could be hundreds to the Auditor General. of thousands of dollars. “There are points in the “At the end of the day, Mayor Minute suggesting and with the suspicions corrupt behaviour, such implied in the Mayoral as any declarations made Minute, there is only one or unmade on conflicts of place you take them, and interest. that is straight to ICAC. “That implies a “The suggestions staff member, the and imputations made Administrator, or against former staff, the Councillor may have Administrator, current

acted corruptly,” he said. Clr Best has brought four rescission motions to Council meetings, on December 18, 2017, March 26, July 9 and October 29, each time failing to get the support needed to repeal the Council resolution made on October 23, 2017, to put a halt to any further expansion of the airport at Warnervale into a General Aviation Hub. Despite the imminent review by the NSW Auditor General, Clr Best said he intended to keep bringing his rescission motion to future meetings. “I will keep bringing them because that is exactly what we owe the general public, to release the airport masterplan,” Best said. The masterplan was commenced by the Wyong Council and progressed by the Central Coast Council Administrator, Ian Reynolds. “The Administrator pulled things apart on a

number of occasions and didn’t find anything, he said the master plan was worthy of continuing,” Best said. “This is a double-edged sword. “If this Council is looking to witch hunt the Administrator and former Wyong Council, it will also have to explain its reasoning as to why it has not engaged the community on the master plan,” he said. “I understand the Audit and Risk Committee has looked at the airport over this Council and vetted and reviewed all decisions,” he said. When asked whether the former Wyong Council’s audit and risk committee had reviewed transactions such as the sale of Kiar Ridge land by Terrace Towers to Council at an allegedly inflated price, Clr Best said: “I believe so”. Source: Interview, Nov 27 Greg Best, Central Coast Council Jackie Pearson, journalist

Proposed shared pathway on the Tuggerah Lake Foreshore on public display

entral Coast Council is seeking community feedback on a $995,000 project to construct a new section of shared pathway on the Tuggerah Lake Foreshore in Tuggerawong.

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The community-driven project will extend the popular Tuggerah Lake loop by 1km, and connect an existing pathway at Friday St, with a play area at Tuesday St.

Council Director, Roads, Transport, Drainage and Waste, Boris Bolgoff, said the project was jointly funded by $542,269 from the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund, and $452,731 from Council. “This project will improve access to local shops, a play space and the public school,” Bolgoff said. “It will also extend the increasingly popular Tuggerah Lake loop, which is a great space for locals and the wider community to walk and

cycle for exercise, and to take in the beauty of Tuggerah Lake and surrounds. “This pathway will increase connectivity and help create a loop around a scenic waterway,” Bolgoff said. The current project is the first of five stages, with future works to extend the shared pathway through to the vicinity of Tacoma Oval. “The 3m wide design of this pathway means it can be used by walkers, cyclists and community

members who use wheelchairs or other mobility aids. “We have selected a route that minimises environmental impact by keeping the need to remove trees to an absolute minimum, and by raising the pathway in some locations to avoid disrupting tree roots,” Bolgoff said. Central Coast Mayor, Jane Smith, said Council was committed to constructing new pathways to enhance the liveability and sustainability of the

Central Coast. “The new section of the ‘Tuggerah Lake loop’ at Tuggerawong will not only create an inclusive space to get active and experience this beautiful location, but will also offer a great alternative transport mode that will really connect the local communities,” Mayor Smith said. “This is a great example of how we can protect and enhance the local environment while delivering the infrastructure that our growing community

needs,” she added. Constructions of Stage 1 of the project is scheduled to commence in March, 2019, and should be complete by the end of the financial year, weather permitting. The project will be on public display until December 16, and all community members are encouraged to provide feedback by visiting the Your Voice Our Coast website. Source: Media release, Nov 19 Central Coast Council Media

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Tuggerawong foreshore residents oppose pathway

group of Tu g g e r a w o n g residents has united to become the Keep the Foreshore Tu g g e r a w o n g Residents Action Group, in opposition of Central Coast Council’s plans to develop the Tu g g e r a w o n g Foreshore. Council plans to construct a shared pathway from Friday St to Tuesday St, along the Foreshore, which will connect the area to the already established footpath network known as the Tuggerah Lake Loop. “We are the residents of Tuggerawong and surrounding areas along the lake that will be affected by this pathway,” a spokesperson for the group, who did not wish to be named, said. “Since 2015, we have met with Council staff, Councillors and various local Members and about our concerns. “We had over 200 signatures on a petition against this pathway, but it did not seem to matter. “We were constantly

told not to worry, that Council would not be given funding for this project. “Low and behold, three years later, the funding has been allocated. “Council has estimated the total price of this project is going to be $4,246,649, all to be sourced by the end of 2021. “This is an area that does not have parking or facilities for people coming here, and they could have picked areas that were more appropriate,” the spokesperson said. The spokesperson summarised a list of residents’ concerns regarding the project. They included: “Residents not being consulted at all about this or given a chance to come up with a better alternative path that could work for everyone; residents feel we have not been taken into account at all; we are very concerned about privacy issues, noise, vandalism and so on that may occur due to the pathway.” “The pathway is coming right up against peoples’ homes, and residents are very upset and angry

about this. “We were told that it would be 2.5m max and now it is 3m wide, and again the residents who will be most affected were not consulted. “As residents, we believe the funding could have been more appropriately used than to benefit the minority that want this footpath. “It will also ruin the pristine beauty of the area, but this does not seem to be a concern to Council or other proponents of the project. “This untouched beauty is why we all moved to this area in the first place,” the spokesperson said. Council will be holding a drop-in information session about the project at the Lakelands Community Centre, Kanwal, from 3:30pm to 7:30pm on November 29. Residents can also provide feedback on the project until December 16, by visiting the Your Voice Our Coast website.

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Intercity Fleet Maintenance Facility urban design details released

arliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Scot MacDonald, has released details of the urban design for the $300m Intercity Fleet Maintenance Facility at Kangy Angy.

“This urban design update shows the community the location of buildings, roads and parking areas within the maintenance facility, as well as the proposed designs for site buildings,” MacDonald said. “We are also asking local residents to provide feedback on the proposed colour schemes for the noise wall, the choice of

vegetation to be planted, and any ideas they have for public art,” he said. The urban design plans aim to integrate the maintenance facility into the existing landscape, using natural finishes like timber and rock, as well as native vegetation to blend with the local surroundings. A noise wall will run from the western end of the maintenance building to the intersection of Ourimbah and Turpentine Rds. “Transport for NSW is committed to keeping the local community informed as the project progresses, and we’ll be encouraging Kangy Angy residents whose properties are close to

the facility to provide feedback on aspects of the plan.” The maintenance facility at Kangy Angy will be the base for NSW’s new fleet of intercity trains which will service customers travelling between Sydney and the South Coast, Blue Mountains, Central Coast and Newcastle. The maintenance facility will also provide around 300 local jobs during the construction and operation stages, including opportunities for apprenticeships and traineeships, and 200 jobs while in operation. Source: Media release, Nov 27 Kit Hale, office of Scot MacDonald

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n light of the current debacles within elite sports over drug taking, bad behaviour, betting scandals, poor refereeing or competitive failures, is it not time that we go back to the grass roots sport, where drug taking is encouraged for health reasons of course,), no one cares about winning the gold medal and

the only scandal is urinating in the wetsuit, that being, Disabled Surfing. If the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) is serious about inclusion programs for the disabled within all peak national sporting organisations (NSOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s), then why did they close down their Disabled Sports Unit, especially after Australia took great pride with the Paralympics accolade in 2000?

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inclusion program, then known as Project Connect. After its dismal failure to encourage NSOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to establish disability programs within their speciality sports, it then became known as Sports Connect, then, Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in the Game, or, Sport and Persons with Disabilities fostering inclusion and wellbeing. Subsequently, due to either the lack of commitment or being put into the too hard basket by NSOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, it has the new tag of, Sports Ability. With due respect to the elite Paralympic sports of boccia, goalball or sitting volleyball, and some of the lesser supported games such as tee ball, polybat or bean bag games, which are included in the Sports Ability program, one good example of how the system has failed is the exclusion of Disability Surfing. The registered Public Benevolent Institution/ Charity and award winning Water Safety organisation known as the Disabled Surfers Association of Australia Inc. (DSAA) has, for over three decades, taken people with every disability imaginable for a safe and happy surfing experience. The DSSA is not recognised by the Federal Government or the ASC. as it does not conduct regional, state or national competitions for the disabled. What it does do, is give everyone, including ventilated quadriplegics,

the opportunity to experience the thrill of surfing whilst under complete supervision, with up to 30 volunteers to one participant. Many visits to successive Sports Ministers in Canberra to be recognised as a National Sporting Organisation for the Disabled (NSOD) have ended with very little response. Former Prime Minister, Tony Abbott, has attended DSSA events in Sydney and stated that: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gary Blaschke (National President) and his helpers in DSAA, really deserve the respect and admiration and the assistance of all of us.â&#x20AC;? Many lesser known sports have fallen between the cracks of the egotistical ambitions of elite sport under the guidance of the Australian Sports Commission. The Australian public has the right to ask exactly where and how the taxpayersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; money is being spent on elite sport to the detriment of lesser known experiential or social activities. It is nearly impossible to get a clear answer to this question whilst the Sports budget is distributed through so many programs. Some, for example, is the annual $588m on Olympic Sports and $2b for the construction of stadiums since 2000. Attempting to win the rights to host the FIFA World Cup cost $45m, the Crawford Report,

Elite Athletes, The ASC, Olympic Committee, NSOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, SOCOG, SPOC, or the Independent Sports Panel, to name just a few, all have their nose in the trough, to some extent. If the Australian Bureau of Statistics proclaims that some 18.5 per cent of Australians have some form of disability, and that we have an ageing population, then who is responsible for those non competitive individuals wishing to have a go at a sport, and what exactly is being done for them by the Australian Federal Government? Between 2017 and 2018, Australian taxpayerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s funding supported the top 10 elite sports to the tune of $74.822m, including swimming, sailing and cycling, with the bottom 10 lesser sports receiving a mere $1.596m, which included archery, basketball and synchronised swimming. Disability Sports fared far worse, with no more than a total of $1.442m for all combined disability sports. Who says it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t help to have friends in high places, as many of our elite male sports have not only failed miserably in performances by anyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s expectations, the players and officials have let Australia down by not bringing through the next generation and making elite sport a mere blokes club? Email, Nov 7 Gary Blaschke, Lake Munmorah

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Destination tourist Recommendations attraction needs to will make a be for everyone difference for local residents I FORUM have written to the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and all Central Coast Councillors after reading about plans for a wave pool ‘destination’ tourist attraction for our Central Coast.

Whilst there certainly seems to be interest in this idea, many believe this pool a rather narrow concept, when taking into account the many beautiful beaches in our area. Please consider a theme park that will attract a wider range of people and will be far more inclusive. An internationally acclaimed park is Morgan’s Wonderland in San Antonio Texas. No doubt most of the Councillors will have read the ALGA research paper, undertaken by UTS, that reports on the financial implications of providing inclusive opportunities for people living with a disability. According to the ALGA report, “there are approximately 4.2 million Australians with disability, which accounts for almost 20 per cent of Australia’s population, and around 1 billion people with disability worldwide, or 15 per cent of the world’s population. People with disability face a range of barriers in accessing infrastructure, services and products, hindering their

participation in social and economic activities. These barriers can be physical, such as door width and steps that limit accessibility for wheelchair users, or intellectual and sensory, such as signs or information that are not easily read or interpreted. Similar barriers are faced by other population groups, including older people and young families. These population groups often have specific access needs, such as ramps or large font pamphlets and menus. Addressing barriers faced by people with disability will have a flowon effect and reduce barriers for these other population groups. Inclusive tourism is a concept that refers to tourism services and products where people of all abilities feel welcome and wanted as customers and guests. In particular, it focuses on the process of enabling people with disability and groups with similar access needs, to utilise tourism services. Naturally, businesses must be driven by the financial opportunities mentioned, personally, I am driven by the Social Justice imperatives. Email, Oct 11 Marcelle Hoff, Ettalong

am pleased to see that Central Coast Council has extended the time for submissions on the well-researched Affordable and Alternative Housing Strategy Report. I am also pleased that they are holding several information sessions for residents to obtain more information on questions that the report may raise. I am however concerned with Councillor, Bruce McLachlan’s, (Wyong Chronicle edition 150) view that the development of recommendations for alternative housing choices to low density housing, and an increase in public housing, would be detrimental to our community. He indicates, without any research, that any increase in such housing would attract more low income residents to the Coast. Research has identified that the Central Coast already has over 24,000 households experiencing housing stress and in need of more affordable options for safe and secure housing. These include many of our critical service providers like teachers, firefighters, nurses as well as the elderly or

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FORUM youth who no longer can afford to live close to their workplace, transport or commercial services. Many are unable to live independently from family or friends. Our community needs to tackle the difficulty of our own residents who cannot afford housing on the Coast. The recommendations in this report that Council can act on, will make a difference for our local residents, and we need to support Council in its efforts to take action locally as well as lobby State and Federal Governments for additional funding on the Coast. We need to be positive about what we, as a community, can do, as well as supporting government projects from all levels, that will improve this terrible situation on the Coast.

Report from the Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast Scot MacDonald MLC

Pacific Highway Stage 3B On 19th November, I announced that Daracon has been appointed as the contractor to deliver Stage 3B of the Pacific Highway upgrade, for the section between Ourimbah St and Parsons Rd, Lisarow. The NSW Liberal National Government is investing $178 million to upgrade this section of the highway, to improve journey times and safety by increasing road capacity from one to two lanes in both directions. This upgrade will include a new four-lane bridge over the rail line, replacing the existing narrow bridge near Railway Cres, and will also feature new traffic lights at the Railway Cres and Tuggerah St intersection with the Pacific Highway. Like the recently completed section, this upgrade will improve traffic flow and travel times for around 30,000 motorists who travel on this 1.6 kilometre section of highway each day.

Defibrillators for Sports Clubs On 23rd November, I visited Ourimbah Tennis Club and met with President, Sue Foott, and Secretary, David Graeme, to announce that they, and the Berkeley Vale Soccer Club, have been awarded $1,250 each to purchase an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) as part of the Local Sports Defibrillator Program. The Ourimbah Tennis Club unit will be co-shared with the adjacent cricket club. Since the commencement of the Program in 2017, the NSW government has provided $985,000 to assist with the purchase of 780 defibrillators for sport and recreation facilities. A further round of the Local Sports Defibrillator Program will be opening soon. For more information, visit https://sport.nsw.gov.au/ clubs/grants/defibrillator

Air Conditioning in Schools On 26th November, Premier Berejiklian announced that Lisarow Public School, Toukley Public School, Wadalba Community School, Woongarrah Public School and Wyong High School will all receive funding for air conditioning, as part of the first round of the $500 million Cooler Classrooms Fund. This is the largest investment of its kind in NSW history. I would encourage all P&Cs and principals to apply to the second round of the Fund, which will open on Day 1 of Term 1 next year. More information can be found at www.schoolinfrastructure.nsw.gov.au/programs/coolerclassrooms.html Scot MacDonald MLC Phone: 02 9230 2393 Email: scot.macdonald@parliament.nsw.gov.au

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Other Regional News - In brief Wyong Regional Chronicle focuses on news specifically relating to post code areas 2258, 2259, 2261, 2262, & 2263. Given the 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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Tyre blow out causes major traffic disruption on motorway

19 November 2018

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

Ferry service should be back to normal this week

Group calls for resident feedback on tree policy

Ettalong intersection to get $7 million roundabout

The ferry service between Wagstaffe, Ettalong and Palm Beach should be back to normal this week.

Uminaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s street tree group, Grow Urban Shade Trees, is calling on Peninsula residents to provide feedback on the councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s draft tree policy which is currently on exhibition.

The intersection of Maitland Bay Dr and Picnic Parade at Ettalong will be upgraded with a roundabout following the announcement of funding from the State Government.

Former Gosford Council solicitor dies

Parking issues exist outside Woy Woy, says Holstein

Bi-plane fly-past featured in Ettalong commemoration

The Umina man who was Gosford Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in-house solicitor for 20 years, Mr Alan Ford, has died at the age of 69.

Parking problems in Umina and Ettalong could â&#x20AC;&#x153;fall through the cracksâ&#x20AC;?, unless brought to the attention of Central Coast Council by local residents, according to deputy mayor Cr Chris Holstein.

A fly-past of three biplanes was the highlight of a huge Remembrance Day Commemoration at Ettalong Beach on November 11, honouring the 100th Anniversary of the end of World War One.

New Umina skate park and BMX track could cost $3.5M

Woy Woy parking to be â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;key focus areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

Council fails to improve abandoned vehicle response

The Umina Community Group has been told by Central Coast Council staff that redevelopment of the Umina skate park, basketball area and BMX track could cost around $3.5 million.

Woy Woy is to be one of nine â&#x20AC;&#x153;key focus areasâ&#x20AC;? in Central Coast Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new region-wide parking strategy, currently under development.

Central Coast Council has failed to resolve to improve its response to reports of abandoned vehicles, despite dumped cars remaining in place for more than six months.

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A truck incident was to blame for the traffic debacle on November 17

blown out tyre is to blame for a truck crash that caused traffic chaos across the northern Central Coast and beyond, on November 17. According to a spokesperson from Traffic and Highway Patrol NSW Police Force, at around 7:35am, a B Double Combination Truck was travelling south along the M1 at Wyong, when one of its tyres

blew out causing it to collide with the concrete barrier and bounce along the road until it came to a stop under the Alison Rd Underpass. The B Double sustained major damage as a result and was subsequently blocking all southbound traffic. It took over five hours for the B Double to be unloaded and removed from the motorway, causing extreme traffic conditions around the Wyong Shire.

One southbound lane was reopened after an initial assessment of the B Double, but traffic did not dissipate until 4pm, almost nine hours later. Worsening matters, several events were on around the Shire as part of the popular Lakes Festival, meaning that traffic was heavier than usual to begin with. The driver of the B Double was not injured. Source: Website, Nov 17 Central Coast Incident Alerts

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Feedback sought on Terrigal Beach boardwalk

The NSW Office of Environment and Heritage (OEH) has launched an offi cial compliance investigation into alleged clearing of Crown Land at MacMasters Beach, while Central Coast Council continues to

A concept design has been developed and Central Coast Council is now inviting community feedback on its proposal to build a $5.8m boardwalk from Terrigal Beach promenade to The Haven.

Leagues Club Field to become a family friendly regional playground The transformation of a major public space in Gosford CBD is one step closer to reality, with the NSW Government announcing a partner to design and develop upgrades to the Leagues Club Field.

Contract let for next section of Pacifi c Highway upgrade

Public meeting regarding Mangrove Mountain Landfi ll

Comprehensive water meter replacement project underway

Stage 3B of the Pacific Hwy upgrade is a step closer, with a construction contract awarded for the section between Ourimbah St and Parsons Rd, Lisarow.

A public meeting regarding the Mangrove Mountain Landfi ll will be held at the Mangrove Mountain Hall, from 7pm, on November 28.

Central Coast Council is rolling out a $2.5m multiyear project to replace water meters across the Central Coast.

Winney Bay Cliff Top Walk project being re-examined

Online survey on draft Climate Change Policy opened

Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, has welcomed Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commitment to undertake a site inspection at the Winney Bay Cliff Top Walk location, one of fi ve resolutions made by Council in

Central Coast Council has kick started comprehensive engagement with the community on its draft Climate Change Policy, with an online survey, which opened on Monday, November 12.

Local member encourages residents to make submissions over landfi ll NSW Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, has encouraged residents in her electorate to make submissions in relation to a currently advertised application for increased waste dumping on

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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Doyalson bushfire contained

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Clint Donaldson dies following a motor vehicle incident

Five rural fire brigades responded to a bushfire at Doyalson

ive former Wyong Shire Rural Fire Brigades responded to reports of a bushfire in Doyalson on November 20.

Mannering Park, Lake Munmorah, Wyee, Wyee Point and Wallarah Rural

Fire Brigades all arrived at Pacific Hwy, Doyalson North, to find a section of bush well alight. Crews immediately commenced a containment operation,

conducting spot burns to slow the spread of the blaze. Once contained, crews set about extinguishing the fire. Source: Website, Nov 20 Mannering Park Rural Fire Brigade

Loan Star fire extinguished

m e r g e n c y s e r v i c e s responded to reports of a fire at Westfield Tuggerah, on November 17.

Fire and Rescue NSW crews attended the Loan Star restaurant in

the shopping centre’s outdoor dining precinct, after reports that a fire had broken out in the kitchen. Staff and diners were evacuated from the

restaurant as crews extinguished the fire. One staff member was treated for smoke inhalation but no other injuries were reported. Source: Website, Nov 17 Central Coast Incident Alerts

Woman struck by a car at a service station

woman was airlifted to hospital after she was struck by a car in Toukley, on November 19.

The incident occurred at the 7/11 Service Station on Main Rd, Toukley. The unidentified

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woman was airlifted to John Hunter Hospital via the Westpac Rescue Helicopter. Source: Website, Nov 19 Central Coast Incident Alerts

Clint Donaldson (highlighted) with friends from the Soldiers Beach SLSC

he Soldiers Beach Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) community is in mourning, following the death of much loved member, Clint Donaldson, after a motor vehicle incident.

Donaldson was struck by a car along Marks Rd, Gorokan, around 6:30pm on November 22. Emergency services were called, but it was too late, and Donaldson was pronounced dead at the scene. The 27-year-old driver was taken to hospital for

mandatory blood and alcohol testing. The Metropolitan Crash Investigation Unit are investigating. Police are appealing for anybody who witnessed the event or who may have information regarding the incident to come forward. Member for Wyong, David Harris, was among Soldiers Beach SLSC community members who took to social media to express their grief. “In life you meet some great characters.

“One of those people was Clinton Donaldson. “Clint was a member of Soldiers Beach SLSC and he and his family are much loved. “Clint was always joking and had a wicked sense of humour. “He loved rowing boats and was particularly loved by the Boaties. “Sadly last night, our community lost a great guy, way before his time. “You’ll be missed by so many,” Harris wrote on his official Facebook page. Source: Website, Nov 23 David Harris MP

Speeding P plate driver fined $2,435

fficers attached to the Tuggerah Lakes Highway Patrol Command have fined a 30-yearold P plate driver with high range speeding. At 10:30pm on November 21, officers

attached to the Tuggerah Lakes Highway Patrol detected a Holden commodore travelling at 114kph in a signposted 50kph area on Gavenlock Rd, Tuggerah. The driver, from St

Mary’s, was issued a $2,435 penalty notice and in-cured six demerit points. His licence was immediately suspended for a period of six months. Source: Media release, Nov 21 NSW Police Media

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Union calls for mandated staffing ratios in nursing homes

Nicole Brolly (middle) with her mother Carol and Carol’s partner Ray at Victoria House

isability services p r o v i d e r , Sunnyfield, recently opened their newest shared living home, Victoria House, in Toukley, and is changing the lives of local women living with disability. Victoria House is home to four women aged 4051 who, for the first time, are living independently. For many people living with disability, living independently can be a daunting thought, but not for resident, Nicole Brolly. Any nerves she may have had about living away from her mother and primary carer, Carol Brolly, melted away once she learnt more about Victoria House. “Honestly it wasn’t scary at all, it was super exciting,” Nicole said. “The fact that I already knew one of my new housemates and then having gotten to meet and greet with the other ladies made it really easy. “Meeting with Sunnyfield support staff beforehand was also a big help” she said. Situated close to the heart of the Toukley CBD, Nicole said Victoria House has opened up a

whole new world for her. “Aside from being a beautiful modern home in a great location, the best part about living here is the company,” Nicole said. “I like the fact that there are always people around. “I get to enjoy having a laugh with my new housemates and the staff. “I’m also learning so many new skills and get to try things I wouldn’t have before. “Even just simple things like doing my own ironing or cooking,” Nicole said. At 44-years-old, Nicole is thankful she has the opportunity to experience independence in a way many people living with disability feel they can’t. “I’m very thankful I was given this opportunity to live my life my way. “I make the decisions on my life and the staff make it happen. “It gives the person with the disability the power to live their life their way and that’s invaluable,” Nicole said. Source: Media release, Nov 8 Maria Hancock, That PR Co Interview, Nov 26 Nicole Brolly, Victoria House Dilon Luke, Journalist

n audit of select for profit nursing homes in the Dobell electorate published on November 26, uncovered mass understaffing and associated cases of neglect, just hours before the Senate E c o n o m i c s R e f e r e n c e Committee released its report into Financial and tax practices of for-profit aged care providers. The results of the NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) audit found poor levels of nursing care per resident, despite the share in $2.2b of annual government funding allocated to the six largest for-profit providers. Even with generous taxpayer funded subsidies, all nine out of the nine forprofit aged care facilities visited on the 26th failed to provide an acceptable level of nursing care per resident. NSWNMA General Secretary, Brett Holmes, said there was no excuse for these large for-profit aged care facilities to withhold a safe level of nursing care. “These companies are making hundreds of millions of dollars in annual profits, receiving billions in public funding and still, there are no measures in place to ensure public accountability and transparency when it comes to safe staffing,” said Holmes. “This public money must be tied to care and the best way to do that is through mandated staffing ratios. “It’s the only way we’ll get the best outcome for

NSWNMA rally outside the office of Emma McBride residents, their families and staff in aged care,” he added. Holmes welcomed the recommendations in the Senate Committee’s report released on November 27, which includes a requirement for any company receiving over $10m in Commonwealth funds to file full financial statements with ASIC. “It’s extremely important for the government to start putting measures in place to demand full disclosure and transparency. “Without it, we are failing our elderly and allowing misappropriation of tax payers’ money. “We cannot wait for the outcome of a Royal Commission to start putting these systems in

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place. “Aged care is in crisis and now we have part of the solution. “It’s as simple as that,” Holmes said. The NSWNMA audit of Dobell revealed an average ratio of one Registered Nurse (RN) to 85 residents on night shift. The poorest ratio uncovered was just one RN to 138 residents. Holmes said the audit gave an indication of the widespread staffing issues across the state. “Understaffing is rife, especially of highly skilled nursing staff. “A recent report from the Centre for International Corporate Tax Accountability and Research found that if for-profit aged care

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companies were more accountable, there would be enough revenue to put towards fixing these staffing issues. “The Australian Government must act now,” Holmes said. The NSWNMA is part of a national campaign calling on all federal politicians to support ratios in aged care. NSWNMA members rallied outside the office of Emma McBride, Federal Member for Dobell, on November 27. According to Holmes, McBride has so far refused to pledge support for nurse to patient ratios in aged care. Source: Media release, Nov 27 Danielle Mahoney, NSWNMA Media Advisor

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Toukley Public School wins competition

Federal Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, presenting the People’s Choice Award to St Cecilia’s Year 4 Blue class who came up with their winning entry

F Students from across the Wyong Shire have been acknowledged at the 2018 Rotary Citizenship Awards Primary notes that after the 2018 he Rotary Club of Anglican ceremony, almost 700 School, MacKillop Northlakes Catholic College, and students have received Toukley was proud to Wadalba Community awards through the present 36 students School,” said Northlakes program,” he added. from 18 local primary Toukley Rotary Club Over 260 parents, schools with Rotary Publicity Officer, Maurie teachers, Rotarians and Citizenship Awards Schokman. students attended the at a special ceremony This year’s presentation latest Primary Citizenship held in November. was the 20th anniversary Awards. Federal Member for “Both private and public of the awards. “The awards began Dobell, Emma McBride, schools participated, and included Blue Haven, in 1999, when the presented the awards Rotarian, Noel along with Northlakes Budgewoi, Gwandalan, late Mannering Park, Wyee, Nightingale, introduced Toukley Rotary President, Lake Munmora, Toukley, the event to the Club,” Roshni Sinha, and event sponsor, Gavin McLeod. Gorokan, Tacoma, said Schokman. Warnervale, Northlakes, Tuggerawong School “Since its inception, Tuggerawong and Kanwal when only 15 schools choir entertained on the Public Schools, as well participated, it has grown night. as St Marys Catholic steadily. Source: Primary School Toukley, “The club is very proud Media release, Nov 23 St Brendan’s Catholic that it has been able to Maurie Schokman, Northlakes Toukley Rotary School Lake Munmorah, recognise students over Club Lakes Grammar the past 20 years, and

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This spring, I invited primary school students in the Dobell electorate to tell me how to make eating fruit and veg more fun, to win prizes from programs by celebrity chefs, Jamie Oliver and Stephanie Alexander, for their schools,” said

McBride. “Last year’s competition was to promote school gardens as an educational tool for children to learn about gardening and growing food, and this year, the focus was more on what to do with that fresh food you have grown,” she continued. “The tough job of judging was shared with Errol Grace, President of the Wyong District Garden Competition and Maddie Race from The

Good Foundation. “I’m pleased to officially announce the winners, Toukley, Gorokan, and Warnervale Public Schools and St Cecilia’s Primary School,” McBride said. They took out first, second and third places respectively and St Cecilia’s took out the People’s Choice Award. Source: Media release, Nov 12 Heather Robinson, Office of Emma McBride MP

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Budgewoi classrooms to get new roofs lassrooms at Budgewoi Public School are set to be upgraded over the coming summer holidays.

“I have met with roofers tendering through the Department of Education Asset Directorate for new roofing on two building blocks, which house the Year 2 rooms and Unit 3 and 4 rooms,” said Principal, Kerry Moore. “This will involve

replacing the porous tiles with colour bond, new guttering and external painting. “The small demountable near the Special Education playground used for our speech programs will also get a new roof and there will be guttering replacements in top quad, and some ceilings repainted. “This work will be done over the school holidays. “Two trees that were

damaged in the recent storm and are leaning over in the nature area will also be removed. “Unfortunately the large tree which is leaning over the covered walkway near the pergola is not covered by insurance, but we are seeking quotes to have this removed ASAP to ensure the safety of our school community,” Moore said. Source: Newsletter, Nov 19 Kerry Moore, Budgewoi Public School

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ublic School students from the former Wyong Shire have excelled in the 2018 Premier’s Spelling Bee Competition, and have produced the most state finalists for the Central Coast for this year’s competition.

The north’s best and brightest orthographers include: Bateau Bay Public School’s, Zachary Glover; Toukley Public School’s, Maya LamWatson; and, Wyong Public School’,s Niki Rahimian. Now it its 15th year,

the 2018 Spelling Bee has seen a record participation of 170,000 students from almost 1,000 public schools, an increase of 20,000 students and 120 schools on the 2017 challenge. To accommodate the growth in entrants, the NSW Department of Education hosted a record 50 regional finals, four of which were in rural NSW. The finals were held in Ultimo on November 2, and whilst none of the Shire’s entrants made it through to the national finals, just making it to the NSW final put them in the top 2.5 per cent of

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the regional finalists, and the top 0.06 per cent of all competition entrants. Zachary competed in the Junior Division, and was knocked out in Round 8 of the competition, after misspelling the word ‘poultice’. Maya competed in the Senior Division, and was knocked out in Round 6 after misspelling the word ‘mezzanine’. Nikki also competed in the Senior Division, and was knocked out in Round 2 after misspelling ‘skewbald’. Source: Media release, Nov 23 Sven Wright, NSW Department of Education

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Katayoon Karimodini is the NSW School-based Apprentice of the Year

AFE NSW O u r i m b a h community services student, Katayoon Karimodini, was recognised as the NSW School-based Apprentice of the Year, at the 2018 Australian Training Awards Presentation Evening.

The awards represent the peak of achievement for individuals, businesses and registered training organisations in the vocational education and training (VET) sector. “The awards process has provided me with new skills in leadership, communication and public speaking, which is so important to my role in reaching out to the community,” said Karimodini. “I now have more opportunities to develop my skills and knowledge relevant to my work.” Karimodini has worked hard to pursue her career path, as a single mother juggling her Diploma of Community Services study around work with Northern Settlement Services, and caring for her 11-year-old twins. Northern Settlement Services Aged Services Manager, Rasa Bajalis, said Karimodini deserves every accolade. “Katayoon is a fantastic employee who has done a lot of work to attain this recognition, including taking advantage of any training offered. “She’s exceptional in her work with the community,” said Bajalis. TAFE NSW Regional General Manager, Susie George, congratulated Karimodini. “It is a remarkable

achievement to be recognised as a star student amongst an extremely competitive field of finalists,

something Katayoon should be very proud of.” Source: Media release, Nov 19 Adam Wright, TAFE NSW

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Hot rod Christmas San Remo-Blue Haven fundraiser at Doyalson Community Christmas Event orthlakes Public School will be hosting the San Remo-Blue Haven C o m m u n i t y Christmas Event this year.

“It will be held from 4pm to 7pm in the school grounds, on December 3. “Students will be performing Christmas

carols throughout the evening, so we would love to see as many people from our school attending as possible. “There will be food available to purchase, face painting and show bags for the kids, as well as a visit from Santa. “The Neighbourhood Centre is also asking for anyone who would

like to hold a stall in the hall to sell handmade or Christmas items to contact them to book a table. “There is no cost to become a stall holder,” said Principal, Larry Micevski. Source: Website, Oct 31 Larry Micevski, Northlakes High School

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C Santa will be flying in to a special Christmas fundraiser at the Doyalson Wyee RSL Club

he Rotary Club of Northlakes Toukley has partnered with the Independent Rodders of Lake Macquarie, to put on a hot rod Christmas fundraiser at the Doyalson Wyee RSL Club on December 2.

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The hot-rod Christmas fundraiser is being held to support struggling NSW farmers, and will be a car and bike show on the Club’s football fields, and entry is open to all cars and bikes. “We are planning to get over 200 cars,” said the Rodders’, Brian Greentree. This show is open to

the public from 8am with a gold coin donation upon entry. There will be a free jumping castle for the kids as well as market and food stalls, coffee and ice cream vans, and other goods and entertainment. “We have on sale 150 farmers’ car shirts, for those who get there early on a first come first served basis,” said the Rotary Club’s, Maurie Schokman. “We will also have 100 special dash plaques and 50 special key rings selling on the day, and a major raffle and auction with great prizes. “For the kids, Santa will arrive by helicopter

(If there are no local emergencies requiring the helicopter/weather permitting),” he added. The Rodders are also still accepting donations of prizes for the auction and the raffle. “All money raised on the day will be going to the farmers at Tamworth. “The Rotary Club Northlakes Toukley has organised for the Rotary Club of Tamworth West to distribute debit cards to the needy farmers, so that the money can be spent in the communities needing help,” Greentree said. Source: Media release, Nov 19 Maurie Schokman, Rotary Club of Northlakes Toukley

hurch groups from across the northern Central Coast will come together on November 28 for a combined service at Warnervale Catholic Church. “From 7pm, a combined service involving local churches will take place. “The theme is unity, with carols and songs, and a special musical performance

by ecumenical band, One Faith, all of which is followed by a light supper,” said event publicist, Adel FirthMason. “One Faith is a band that travels and performs in many churches for no payment, asking only for food and other essential items for those in need in the community in which the churches they visit belong. “On the night, some of the members of the band will perform, simply to

provide an enriching time to enjoy and experience just how awesome their music is. “Come along and share an evening where different denominations come together as one body to enjoy each other’s friendship as Advent and Christmas draw closer. “All are welcome,” Firth-Mason said. Source: Media release, Nov 11 Adel Firth-Mason, Local Churches Together Service

School to host Carols evening ur Lady of the Rosary (OLR) Catholic Primary School, The Entrance, will host a Carols on the Grass evening on

December 7. The entire school community is invited to attend the event, which commences from 5pm, with a barbecue, with carols kicking off from 7pm.

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Lakes Festival organisers delighted with the event

udgewoi Festival made a triumphant return to Central Coast Council’s annual The Lakes Festival this year after a nine year hiatus.

The Lakes Festival ran from November 9 to18, with events held at seven key hubs across the Coast, including McKenzie’s Reserve, Budgewoi, Long Jetty Foreshore, Gosford Waterfront, Toukley, Norah Head, The Entrance and Picnic Point. A number of other activities also took place at Blue Haven and Tuggerah.

Central Coast Council Section Manager, Place Activation, Ashlee Abbott, said the event was one of the best yet and this year a major highlight was the Budgewoi Festival, which was incredibly successful. “The Budgewoi Festival was a great, family friendly day out for the community, with a number of local stalls and kids’ activities,” Abbott said. “There was a main stage out on the water, with, Reece Mastin, headlining, a second stage filled with local entertainment, a number of food stalls, stand up paddle, yoga, local community groups and roving entertainers

which kept the crowds entertained. “Other highlights of this year’s Lakes Festival included ARC and The Delta Riggs at The Entrance, on the new stage for Light Up The Lake, the Lakes Festival Scavenger Hunt and the amazing feast that was the ‘Foreshore Fiesta’, which wrapped up an amazing program of events. “Over 55,000 people were part of The Lakes Festival 2018 and we are delighted that the event generated over $8.7m for the Central Coast economy,” Abbott said. Source: Media release, Nov 26 Central Coast Council Media

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Gosford Regional Gallery, 36 Webb Street, East Gosford, 30/11 - 12/12, 9:30am - 4pm,

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Art Exhibition: Fab Fakes 2018, 28 - 30/11, The Art House Wyong, Free, 10am - 4pm

Memorial Park The Entrance, 5:30pm - 8:30pm Becoming The Forest Mindfulness Meditation, Forest of Tranquility, Ticketed, 1/12 & 8/12, 3 - 4pm

Councillor Listening Post: Wyong Ward, Wyong Village Central The Movember Foundation Alison Rd, presents: Mo-Ments ft. 10am - 12pm Paces, Cutsnake & Ninajirachi, The Beery Terrigal, Ticketed, 7pm

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MONDAY, DEC 3 San Remo-Blue Haven Community Christmas Event, Northlakes Public School, 4pm - 7pm

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Local Churches Together Twilight Business Free Green Living Movie Homeless Support Service, Networking, Closing the Loop, Christmas Backpacks Warnervale Catholic Church ReviveR Bar Gosford, Donation Drive, The Hub Erina Fair, Mary MacKillop Drive, Bookings required, Register at eventbrite, Free, 7pm Central Coast Mariners Pearl Beach Memorial Hall, 5:30pm 7:30pm - 9:30pm 9am-12pm White Ribbon Round, The CAPA Big Gig, Central Coast Stadium, Brisbane Water Historical WEDNESDAY, DEC 5 Deborah Lee Dance Lake Munmorah High Ticketed, 5pm Society Presents: Spectacular, School, 6pm 2018 Christmas Memorial ccmariners.com.au ‘Weekenders’ Exhibition, The Art House Wyong, Service: An Invitation to 1/12 - 28/02, Ticketed, 6pm Mangrove Mountain Landfill Saturday Night Spectacular: Henry Kendall Cottage and Remember Loved Ones issue Meeting, This Christmas, Starring Erin Cornell and Historical Museum, Mangrove Mountain hall, White Ribbon Day and the White Lady Funeral Home Marney McQueen, Ticketed, 10am - 3pm No Violence Against Women 7pm - 9pm Wyoming, 6:30pm The Royal Hotel Wyong, campaign, Ticketed, 8pm THURSDAY, NOV 29 SUNDAY, DEC 2 Kibble Park Gosford, Wave Of Wisdom Social & Free, 10am Christmassy Fun at The Ark, CEN End of year Central Coast Get-Together and Christmas Fair 2018, The Ark Cafe, Norah Head, Don’t Change - INXS 10am Networking Night, Mount Penang Gardens Tribute Show, Staff Common Room & Event Park Kariong, Community and Business The Royal Hotel Wyong, Ourimbah Campus, Gold coin entry, Ticketed, 8pm Women’s Network Event, Bookings required, JPY & The Allstar Band: 9am - 2pm, Soldiers Beach Surf Club, 6:30pm, www.fixxevents.com.au The Vanda & Young Candy’s Earthship Cob & Ticketed, 12pm 4349 4756 Render Workshop, Songbook, Hot Rod Christmas Narara EcoVillage, Ettalong Diggers, Aunty Molly’s Seniors Fundraiser For The Public Forum: Focusing on Ticketed, 30/1 - 02/12, Entertaianment Events: Ticketed, 8pm Farmers, the health impacts of coal Christmas Crackers, Wyong 4343 0111 Doyalson Wyee RSL, fired power stations on The Terrace Rooftop Bar Golf Club Ticketed, www.ettalongdiggers.com Gold coin entry, 8am communities, Opening Weekend 05/12 & 10/12, 11am Wyee Community Hall, with Live Music by Ryan Evolve Performing Arts Large Variety Plant Sale, 6:30pm Baker, Company - The Greatest THURSDAY, DEC 6 Alison Homestead Museum Central Coast Leagues Show, Gosford Raceday, 1 Cape Rd Wyong, XtrAct Drama Academy - A Club, 8 - 11pm The Art House Wyong, The Entertainment Grounds 10am 2pm Christmas Carol, Ticketed, Gosford, The Art House Wyong, New Sports Bar Grand 1pm & 6:30pm Ticketed,12pm Shirley’s Sunday Lunch Ticketed, 7:30pm Opening, Bunch, Royal Hotel Wyong, Narara Miniature Trains, Community Christmas The Wyong 4pm Central Coast Steam Model The Entrance Leagues Club Morning Tea, (Tigers) in the Bistro, Neighbourhood Centre Co-op. Ltd. SATURDAY, DEC 1 Building 1, 8 Rankens Court Bookings required, 12pm Inc.’s Annual Sausage 11am - 4pm Wyong, 10:30am Sizzle Garage Sale, Tales Far From Home, 8 Rankens Court Wyong, Wildplant Community Central Coast Grammar Wave Of Wisdom Christmas 10am - 2pm Nursery Plant Sale, Surf & Beach Day, School Performing Arts CEN Office Ourimbah FRIDAY, NOV 30 Avoca Beach, Centre, Brush road, 9:30am Ticketed, 2:30pm Lighting of the

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Mad about Science - Lets make snow! Face painting, Balloons & Disco, Everglades Country Club Woy Woy, Free, Waterline: Exhibition by The 6pm Makers Studio Central Coast, Carols on the Grass Art Gallery Cafe Ettalong, evening, 4 - 6pm Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, Work Christmas Party, 7pm The Entertainment Grounds Gosford, Robson Partners Economic Ticketed, 5:30pm Breakfast, Breakers Country Club, SUNDAY, DEC 9 Dover Road Wambera, Ticketed, 7:30am - 9am Intrepid Landcare eadership Retreat: young people passionate about the environment, Point Wolstoncroft Sport and Recreation Centre, 7/12 - 9/12, Applications close 18/11

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The CMPNY’s First Annual Concert 2018, The Art House Wyong, Ticketed, 6 & 7/12, 7:30pm

FRIDAY, DEC 7 Christina Henson Productions: Outlaw

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Christmas Contra With Pastrami on Ryebuck & Julie Bishop Calling, East Gosford Progress Hall, Ticketed, 7:30 - 11pm

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‘Let Me Be Frank’ A Christmas Special, Coast Classic Theatre Laycock Street Community Company present: Vita and Theatre, Ticketed,

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New Years Eve at the Everglades - The 60’s Chart Toppers, Everglades Country Club Woy Woy, Ticketed, 7:30pm

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Iris and The Glen receive $10,000 grants

School bands entertain

The Banding Together Jazz Performance showcased some of the Coastâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best budding musicians

he Wallarah Community Band Inc.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2018 Banding Together Jazz Performance was held at Wyong Race Club on November 16.

The annual event is open to all Central Coast Primary Schoolsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; school bands and is a celebration of local

children and music. Member for Wyong, David Harris, attended this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event and said he was blown away by the level of talent and dedication shown by students. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was so lucky to attend this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bands Together performance at Wyong Race Club, organised by the incredibly talented Wallarah Community

Band Inc. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The night saw school bands from across the Coast combine to perform and the talent among our school bands is very evident with a very polished, entertaining performance,â&#x20AC;? Harris said. Source: Website, Nov 18 David Harris MP

Ebeneezer Scrooge gets a second chance X

tract Drama Academy will present their production of A Christmas Carol, at The Art House Wyong, from 7:30pm on November 29. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Twisted by his advancing years and a greed for money, this Christmas Eve, Ebeneezer Scrooge,

will be given a second chance to get his priorities straight when he is visited by three spirits, Christmas Past, Christmas Present and Christmas Future. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Using a mix of drama, dance, singing, choral work and puppetry, this adaptation by, Neil Bartlett, uses the words of Dickens himself to bring this inspirational

Christmas tale to life. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The XtrAct Performance Group brings to life a production that will speak to young and old alike. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a family event to kick of the festive season,â&#x20AC;? said The Art Houseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Emily Miller. Source: Website, Nov 23 Emily Miller, The Art House Wyong

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The Glen Centre has received a $10,000 community grant from the Westpac Foundation yongâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, The Iris not-for-profits that are set up The Glen Drug and Rehabilitation F o u n d a t i o n , making a real difference,â&#x20AC;? Alcohol Centre. and Chittaway Moody said. Since then, The The Iris Foundation Pointâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Ngaimpe Glen has helped men works to reduce the A b o r i g i n a l Corporation, have incidence of suicide overcome drug and addictions for those at risk on alcohol each been awarded a the Central Coast, by by providing holistic $10,000 Westpac providing tailored, self- services that address F o u n d a t i o n enabling programs. the underlying issues Community Grant. These are designed causing the addiction, build resilience, such as unemployment, In 2018, a total of to strengthen family family disconnection and $610,000 has been relationships and loss of culture. awarded to 61 grassroots The Glen CEO, Joe promote social inclusion. organisations in NSW Coyte, said the funding Iris Foundation who are helping to would be channelled into Officer, address social and Executive family programs at the Sue Liptrott, said the economic disadvantage. Centre. Bree Moody, Westpac Foundation was thrilled â&#x20AC;&#x153;Family reconnection Regional General to receive this funding Manager of the Central for a second consecutive and healing is a vital part of the rehabilitation Coast, said that the year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This funding will help process. grants will help local â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Westpac organisations that are us continue our Life program, Foundation Community working to create a more Connections vibrant and inclusive offering young people Grant will go towards practical tools to manage programs that reconnect community. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have a long history difficult situations, make families and build strong, and trusting of helping in our local social connections, and lasting relationships,â&#x20AC;? he said. foster a sense of hope communities and are about their future,â&#x20AC;? she proud to continue this Source: through the Community said. Media release, Nov 13 In 1994, Ngaimpe Chloe Peel, Map and Page Grants program, which is PR Aboriginal Corporation all about supporting local

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Terrene Black is the women’s national stand up paddle marathon champion

oowoon Bay lifesaver, Terrene Black, has taken out the Australian Title in the Open Women’s Division of the Stand

Up Paddle Marathon, held on the Gold Coast on November 13. After settling for the silver against veteran,

Karla Gilbert, in the beach race, Terrene went one better taking out the title with a total racing time of 1:56:45. It was a solid win for Terrene, with the world

number six pulling over two minutes clear of Gilbert, to comfortably claim the crown. Terrene is now gearing up for her next challenge, the ISA Worlds, which

open on November 23 and take place in Hainan, China. Terrene will be pulling a heavy load in China, representing in all three racing events, beach

race, marathon and sprints, as well as the surfing. Source: Media release, Nov 13 Christopher Parker, SUP Racer

NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANISATIONS COMMUNITY GROUPS Bateau Bay Men’s Shed Environment for mature aged men to repair items, share and learn skills and socialise 9am to 1.30pm Tue to Thur 1 Bay Village Road, Bateau Bay 0435 807 633

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Computer Classes, dancing, exercise, pilates, yoga, craft, carpet bowls and Tai Chi. 4358 8390

The Creative Long Jetty Senior Compassion Centre Inc. Citizens Club Secondhand Shopping, Computer classes, line Upcycling Minimalism, dancing, tai chi and zumba Creativity, Community gold - M-F, 9am to 3pm Lounge Area, Free Wifi, or for full list of activities a cuppa and chat, call in 4332 5522 bateaubayshed@gmail.com and see us at 5/22-32 Pacific Highway Long Jetty Over (Next to BYO Cellars) Bateau Bay 50s Club Opening hours Neighbourhood Centre Indoor bowls, computers, Mon-Sat 9-4pm Information, Child & Adult exercises, yoga, line0437 048 815 Groups & Services, Youth dancing, tai chi and more Worker, Free Counselling, 9am to 3pm Energy Account assistance Country Women’s 4332 5522 (EAPA), Food Assistance Association of NSW(incl. Food Store), Toukley The NSW Justices Op Shop, Computer Monthly Market 9am-2pm Association Inc Lessons, Equipment 175 Main Rd, Books, bricSeeking volunteers for (PCs, Laundry Facilities & a-brac, cakes, Devonshire added community desks Lawnmower),Community tea, handicrafts, plants, in Wyong Area Events. preserves, sausage sizzle, Free Insurance and 4332 7450 fun, fellowship, fundraising training provided admin@bbnc.org.au Meetings 1st Wed monthly 0418 493 388 https://bbnc.org.au/ 10am - Market Day 2nd Sat marketing@nswja.org monthly 9am Berkeley Vale 0402 800 502 The Lions Club of The Neighbourhood Centre Entrance Inc Information & Referral, Gambling Solutions Serve your community Talks & Information Gambling help counsellors make friends, join Lions. Sessions. Energy Account providing free confidential 1st and 3rd Wed, North Assistance (EAPA), professional service to Entrance Surf Club. Counselling (concession gamblers, family Runs The Entrance available), Food Help, & and friends Markets Sunday Mornings Access to PCs, Internet Woy Woy, Kincumber, Behind The Entrance & Printing. Toy Library, Gosford and The Entrance Cinema. Community Garden & 4344 7992 0488 286 006 Activities Groups including theentrancelions@gmail.com Cards, Indoor Bowls, Freemasons Mah-jong & Berkeley Vale Annual event 4th Thurs in Tuggerah Lakes Walking for Pleasure. May each year Toastmasters Club School Holiday Activities & Regular event 4th Thurs Thinking about being Workshops. monthly from 10am more effective and more 4388 5801 Ladies are invited manager@bvnc.org.au persuasive? Morisset Masonic Centre www.bvnc.org.au Learn clarity, brevity, Westlake Daylight Masonic context, impact and value. Lodge Central Coast This is achievable at 5 Yambo Street Morisset Caravanners Inc Tuggerah Lakes Jack Harris 4392 1231 3rd Sun Monthly Toastmasters Visitors - New Members 0409 487 095 Freemasons welcome, Trips Away, Lodge Toukley 933 Social Outings, friendship Meets 1st Wednesday Toukley Presbyterian with like minded senior folk each month - Toukley Details from Geoff Church Memorial Hall Pearce Hargraves St & Victoria Ave 0447 882 150 Street Toukley Family Service (Sunday John Jenkins 4392 1631 School 9.30am) Central Coast Cafe Church - informal (in Community Legal Friendly Travellers hall 5pm) Centre Caravan Club Community Activities Not for profit service Caravans, Tents, Mobile ALL WELCOME providing free legal advice. Homes, All welcome toukleypc.org.au Monday to Friday plus social outings & trips 4392 9904 9am to 5pm away - New memebers and 4353 4988 centralcoast@clc.net.au visitors are invited to attend Volunteering 0458 645 979 Central Coast www.friendlytravellers.com Central Coast 50+ Refer potential volunteers Singles Social Group to community organisations Lake Munmorah 50s Invites Ladies & Gents for and provide support to Plus Leisure and dinner, dancing - BBQs & volunteers and community Learning Club Socialising each w/e. organisations.

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Wyong Neighbourhood Centre Supporting disadvantaged vulnerable and isolated members of our community offering a range of community services, events, projects, workshops, arts programs and an open community garden. 4353 1750

Over weight, under weight, obsessed with food, weight or diet? Wednesdays 6:30pm Sanremo Neighbourhood Centre 0404 044 610 0419 201 056 GROW Support Groups Small friendly groups formed to learn how to overcome anxiety, depression and loneliness and to improve mental health and well-being. Anonymous, free and open to all. Weekly meetings at Bateau Bay and Wyong 1800 558 268

Local, state-wide, national and international issues and campaigns - Council and parliamentary representation Developing a new economy Protecting our environment Peaceful conflict resolution Community participation We meet monthly every 3rd Thu - Details and info: centralcoast.nsw.greens.org.au centralcoastgreens@gmail.com

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

Wyong Toastmasters www.grow.org.au Club A friendly way to improve Warnervale Branch public speaking and Museum & Historical leadership skills, stay - NSW Labor Party sharp, and increase To support and promote Society Wyong District confidence. 1st, 3rd, 5th NSW Labor within the Groups/Schools Welcome Friday Warnervale area. Morning tea/lunch for 10:30 - 12:30 Wyong RSL. group bookings, wheelchair 3rd Tue 7pm All welcome. Hamlyn Terrace friendly, Alison Homestead Community Centre 0432 570 935 1 Cape Rd Wyong Open Sun-Thur 10am-2pm 0419 128 497 warnervale.labor@gmail.com Wyong Uniting Church 4352 1886 www.alisonhomestead.com.au Sunday Service 9am All welcome - Bible study Watanobbi Road Wyong Weekly writers group Tuggerah Combined 4352 1528 Soundwaves Probus Club Inc A cappella harmony for Meet new friends and enjoy Men – new members social events. welcome. Rehearsals 2nd Thur., 10:30am, guest Central Coast Mondays 7.00pm to speakers. Permaculture 9.30pm Central Coast Social outings 3rd Thur. meet friendly like minded Leagues Club, Dane Drive, Woodbury Park Community people at our information Gosford Hall, Mardi night held at Tuggerah Ring Max on 4324 3631 4351 0450 Community Hall on the 3rd or Kieran 4324 1977 Tuesday of each month. Probus Club 6:30 for 7pm start Coastal a Cappella of Wyong Inc Bob on 0412 133 808 Vibrant women’s a meet at wyong golf club cappella chorus 4th Mon, Morning Tea, new members welcome. Guest Speakers, regular Music eduction provided monthly outings Rehearsals Tue 7pm Better Hearing 4352 3692 Gosford TAFE probuswyong55090@gmail.com Australia Central Coast Lots of Performance Hearing loss management opportunities, or hire us Support and educational for your next event. groups providing practical Inner Wheel Club 0412 948 450 experience and confidence coastalacappella@gmail.com Wyong Learn the benefits of Women’s club with the hearing aids common interest of giving 4321 0275 back to the community Australian Labor Party while developing lasting Ourimbah/ Narara Central Coast Prostate friendships. Branch Cancer Support Group 7.00 pm 3rd Wed Wyong Discussion/action (Wyong) Uniting Church community issues Meet last Friday Month 4393 2755 3 levels of Government Terrigal Uniting Church iiw.au.wyong@gmail.com Niagara Park Primary 380 Terrigal Dre, Terrigal School 7.30pm 1st Mon 9.30am to 12 noon The Lions Club of 0410 309 494 4367 9600 Wyong Inc kyle.macgregor@hotmail.com www.pcfa.org.au 47 years supporting Central Coast Greens local activities Food Addicts in The Central Coast Greens Join us - Meet new friends recovery anonymous For a fairer, more transparent 4th Tues Monthly 6:30pm and accountable government Having trouble controlling Don Small / Lions based on democratic principles the way you eat?

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

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Dimitrios Papadatos placed second at the Australian Open

agenta Shores Golf Club’s, Dimitrios Papadatos, has booked his spot on the 2019 British Open Tour, after placing second at the Australian Open. Papadatos fought off a four putt on the 14th green, which many suspected would take him out of contention, to claim second place behind Mexico’s, Abraham Ancer. Not letting the unpleasantness of the

14th green derail him, Papadatos played a smart game, blitzing the 15th and clawing his way back into contention with another win on the 17th. Papadatos’ fine form after the unfortunate mishap proved that he’s a force to be reckoned with and saw him conclude the Australian Open at 11 under, his best ever result in an Open event. It also saw him climb to 154 in the world golf rankings, with opportunity to climb even higher with the Australian

PGA Championship on the Gold Coast fast approaching. Qualifying for the British Open is a significant milestone for Papadatos, who has a proven track record in professional golf’s second string circuit, and it will be his first real chance to challenge himself against golf’s elite. The British Open kicks off in Ireland in July, 2019. Source: Website, Nov 18 Golf Australia Media

Daniel Lloyd has been upgraded to the GWS Giants’ seniors’ list ormer Vale

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In August Wyong Race Club announced a $6 million track and training master plan. Councillors adopted a motion introduced by Clr Vincent and Clr MacGregor at their ordinary meeting on Monday, October 29, to request CEO Gary Murphy hold a master planning workshop “to review historical information and establish a community-focused vision for the future of Baker Park and the race course area in Wyong”. Clr Kyle MacGregor said he believed the precinct around the race track and Baker Park was “one of the most significant recreational facilities for the region. “It was a major Council election issue in the Wyong ward in 2017, I had been approached before the election by community members and groups who were fearful

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Race Club growth could leave community groups homeless overwhelming task of finding and funding a new headquarters location as well as gathering the resources and volunteer man-hours needed to move the facilities and equipment. “We always believed that the land on which our building is located was for community use and over the past 40-plus years of our tenancy we believe we have provided a valuable community service both as a primary accredited rescue organisation and by providing a venue for other community services to gather and conduct their voluntary support services. “As such we seek clarification as to the history of the land ownership on which the racecourse occupies. “We would also be interested in the planning limitations and permitted usage of this land. “In saying this it should be noted that our organisation would fully support the review into the community use of this land,” he said. Speaking after the meeting, Clr Doug Vincent said the Wyong race course was originally the agricultural showground and the first show took place in 1905.

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Environment report ﬁnds that hundreds of people are dying premature deaths

Coast residents stand up to State Government over coal mine round 70 residents from across the Central Coast travelled to Sydney on Monday, November 12, to participate in a Water not Coal rally in the Domain, against the approval of the Wallarah II coal mine.

The rally was held to mark the commencement of action in the Land and Environment Court, brought by the Australian Coal Alliance (ACA) community group, against the NSW Minister for Planning, Anthony Roberts, and Wyong Coal Pty Ltd. “For a Monday morning and for people having to travel down from the Central Coast, it was very well attended,’ said Alan Hayes, ACA’s founder and spokesperson. “It was exceptionally pleasing to see so many Central Coast people who care about their water catchment turning up to demonstrate that concern,’ Hayes said. Shadow Minister for the Central Coast, David Harris, attended the demonstration, and again, reinforced his long-term opposition to the Wallarah II mine and his views about the importance of stopping the long-wall coal mine from going ahead in the Central Coast’s water catchment area. Nick Clyde from the Lock the Gate campaign

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ublicly available air quality monitoring should be conducted at Wyee, a community with an aging coal-fired power station, but with no current air m o n i t o r i n g , according to a new report into the health burden of fine particle pollution from coal-fired power stations.

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the 2019 GWS Giants seniors’ list. Lloyd was upgraded to the seniors’ list after the Club submitted its first list lodgement at the end of October. The 26-year-old has spent the past three seasons on the Giant’s rookie list, after joining the club from near-obscurity, and selected with pick 26 in the 2016 Rookie Draft. Lloyd was spotted by assistant coach, Mark McVeigh, playing for Black Diamond League side, Killarney Vale, in 2015, and impressed upon his arrival at the club, helping the NEAFL side to its first premiership in 2016. Lloyd has played 21 games for the Club and kicked 15 goals since debuting in a thrilling three-point win over Collingwood in round eight, 2017. 2018 was a breakout year for Lloyd, with the former carpenter playing 14 games and kicking 11 goals. Lloyd collected a career-high 20 disposals, took seven marks and kicked a goal in the Giants’ win over Brisbane in Round Six, and played a key role in the win over Adelaide in round 11, laying nine tackles. Source: Website, Oct 31 GWS Giants Media

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Molly Picklum was a key part

uggerah Lakes S e c o n d a r y College, Tumbi Umbi Campus’, Molly Picklum, has returned from the 2018 VISSLA International Surfing Association (ISA) World Junior Surfing Championship with a bronze medal.

Held across seven action packed days of surfing at California’s, Huntington Beach, from October 29 to November 4, Picklum was a part of the 12 strong Australian team that put in a dominating performance in the competition. Picklum’s standout moment came during day three of the Championship, lighting up her heat to send a warning shot to the

competition, when Picklum posted an excellent single wave score of 8.5 points, out of a possible 10 points. She added this to an extremely solid 6.73 point wave score, for a 15.23 point heat total, the highest heat score of the day for the girls. Sadly for the Australian team, a strong contingent from Hawaii and the USA slowly whittled them out

of the running during day four, including Picklum. However, a standout performance from, Grayson Hinrich, saw him take out the individual gold in the Under 16 Boys, which provided the invaluable points team Australia needed to secure the team bronze medal. Source: Media release, Nov 5 Surfing Australia Media

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Seven Wyong Roos represent Australia in Oztag World Cup

Roos’ players, Mitch Williams, Sarah Dimech and Luke Sharpe ultimate Champions, even Wyong Roos 10-0 in the final. Wyong teammates, New Zealand, in a tightly were in action for Australia in the Oztag Sarah Dimech and Claire contested semi decided World Cup, held in Reed, were members of in extra time drop off. “Congratulations to all Coffs Harbour in the Open Women’s team which were too good for the reps from everyone November. China in the final, cruising at Roos HQ,” said Roos’ Tylah Vallance and to a 7-1 victory. Football Manager, Tanaya Millar, from the Mitch Williams, Luke Stephen Marks. Wyong Roos’ Ladies’ Sharpe and Aaron Source: League Tag were part Heaven, in the Open Website, Nov 18 of the Under 16 Girls Men’s, were shaded by Stephen Marks, Wyong Roos Team which defeated the girls, bowing out to Australian Indigenous

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SPORT Page 30 Matt Dawson selected in the Australian Men’s Hockey Squad 28 November, 2018

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Mariners welcome new Head of Football Performance

he Central Coast Mariners have welcomed, Andy Thomson, who has been appointed as the Club’s new Head of Football Performance.

Killarney Vale’s Matt Dawson is a 2019 Kookaburra illarney Vale’s, as a returning member Australian cricketer, Trish Matt Dawson, to the 27 member strong Dawson, Matt took up has been named to National Senior Men’s hockey at the age of eight, the Australian Men’s Squad, which is gearing following in the footsteps Hockey Squad for up for the Tokyo Olympics of his older sister. in 2020. He played his hockey 2019. The son of former close to home on the Dawson was named New South Wales Central Coast and continued his progression in Newcastle from the age of 13. He debuted for the Kookaburras in 2015, and FORT DENISON has been an integral part LAT 33° 51’ S - LONG 151° 14’ E - TIME ZONE - 1000 of the squad ever since. Times and Heights(m) of high and low waters The announcement Times are in local standard time (UTC +10:00) or daylight savings time (UTC +11:00) when in effect. caps off a stellar year for Time - Height(m) Dawson, who recovered 0200 1.32 0308 1.34 0057 1.34 from a serious eye injury 0736 0.60 0846 0.63 0632 0.55 to join the Kookaburras WED 1259 1.79 THU 1400 1.71 FRI 1505 1.62 in taking out gold at 2053 0.35 2155 0.37 1950 0.31 the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. 0414 1.39 0514 1.47 0607 1.56 1000 0.62 1113 0.58 1219 0.52 The world number SAT 1615 1.56 SUN 1720 1.52 MON 1819 1.48 one Kookaburras will 2251 0.38 2343 0.38 compete in the inaugural 0030 0.39 0113 0.40 0153 0.42 FIH Pro League from 0656 1.65 0741 1.72 0823 1.77 January to June next TUE 1318 0.45 WED 1410 0.39 THU 1456 0.36 year, followed by the 1913 1.45 2002 1.42 2048 1.39 Oceania Cup, which is the qualification event for 0231 0.45 0308 0.48 0345 0.52 the Tokyo Olympics. 0902 1.79 0941 1.80 1017 1.78 FRI 1538 0.34 SAT 1618 0.34 SUN 1657 0.36 Kookaburra’s Head 2131 1.36 2213 1.33 2253 1.30 Coach, Colin Batch, said: “Our 2019 squad 0421 0.56 0500 0.60 0015 1.25 selection is formed with 1054 1.74 1130 1.69 0540 0.65 MON 1735 0.39 TUE 1815 0.43 WED 1209 1.63 a longer view to what our squad needs to look like 2333 1.28 1857 0.47 in 2020. APPROX. TIME LAG AFTER FORT DENISON

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Source: Website, Nov 23 Hockey Australia

The experienced Scotsman joined, Mike Mulvey’s, coaching staff fresh from a three-year campaign with San Antonio FC, who compete in the USL Championship (USA). Thomson boasts 15 years’ of football coaching experience and specialises in periodisation and physical preparation. Thomson arrives on the Central Coast with an impressive track record of developing top fit teams with fewer injuries through integrating sports medicine, sports science and strength and conditioning. Thomson’s career

includes work with the US Soccer Federation, St. Mirren FC and Georgia Utd DA, as well as a role as Soccer Performance Consultant at the University of North Georgia, in the American collegiate system. Thomson commenced his duties with the Mariners on Thursday, November 22, and travelled with the squad to face Perth Glory on Sunday, November 25. After his first session

with the squad, Thomson said: “This is a wellestablished club with a great track record of success. “I’ve been coaching football for 15 years, so no matter what I do, football will be the starting point for everything. “As a football team, we need to take everything we need from the sports science and sports medicine paradigms to ensure we have a top fit team with fewer injuries that is performing well. “We’re here to win, we’re here to give everything we can for the fans, that’s number one. “But the addition to all that was, there was something in the universe telling me that this was the right place to be and here I am,” Thomson said. Source: Media release, Nov 23 Tyson Scott, Central Coast Mariners

Brad Woodward wins two bronze medals in FINA World Cup

i n g a r a Recreation Club swimmer, Brad Woodward, has medalled at the 2018 FINA World Cup Series meet in Beijing. Woodward has been swimming from strength to strength this year, and is carving a name for himself as one to watch in the pool, after bringing

home five silver medals from the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games earlier this year. Woodward found himself on the podium at the FINA meet twice, taking out two bronze medals in the Men’s 100m and 200m Backstroke events. Source: Website, Nov 5 NSW Institute of Sport

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Academy announces major award winners

Wyong has moved to the top of First Grade Cricket table ormer Wyong Shire cricket clubs have had mixed results in Round 6 of the Central Coast Cricket Association’s First Grade Competition.

Wyong has moved to the top of table with an outright win over Southern Spirit, NararaWyoming went within one wicket of claiming outright points over The Entrance Bateau Bay, Lisarow-Ourimbah were bested by Terrigal Avoca and Northern Power had a big win over Warnervale. It was a nail biting finish at Gavenlock Oval, where Narara-Wyoming claimed the Alan Davidson Challenge Trophy by inflicting The Entrance’s first loss of the year, albeit that The Entrance were able to thwart off an outright loss by just one wicket. Resuming their second innings with a 22 run lead on an inconsistent wicket, Narara-Wyoming were able to declare their second innings 6/166 on the back of an unbeaten 79 run seventh wicket partnership, Bharath Ganapathy, 50 not out, and, Andy Ryan, 36 not out. The Entrance left arm spinner, Adam Taylor, took three wickets in the second innings giving him 10 wickets for the match. The Entrance required

188 runs and NararaWyoming 10 wickets off 31 overs to get the maximum points. The Seagulls set off after the target in spritely fashion with Taylor (45 of 27 balls) setting the tone, however the introduction of spinner, James Smith, and surprise bowling option, Peter Gallichan, changed the game. Following Gallichan removing the dangerous Taylor, wickets fell at regular intervals and had The Entrance batting for survival as the overs counted down. In the end, The Entrance’s last two wickets, Grant Miller, Mitch Starkey and Kobe Allison, were able to survive the last eight overs, the last wicket surviving eight balls, with almost all players around the bat to avoid an outright loss. Gallichan finished with 4/21 and Smith 4/26. Wyong moved to the top of the table with an easy outright win over Southern Spirit at Col Gooley Oval. With first innings points already in the bag, Wyong, through, Hayden Murphy, 86 and, Kaleb Daley, 52 not out, pushed their score to 8/264 before declaring with a lead of 159 runs. Batting a second time, Southern Spirit were dismissed for just 99, with, Zac Smith, the only

highlight with an excellent 50. Murphy rounded out an excellent day by taking 5/26. Northern Power routed the strong Warnervale batting line up on their way to a 250 run win at Woongarah Oval. The Wildcats had no answer to the pace of, Dave Molan, 4/43 or the spin of, Chris Archer, 3/18 as they were dismissed just 98. Simon Keen topped their scoreboard with 24. Despite having 52 overs still to playm Northern Power opted not to push for the outright win. Te r r i g a l - M a t c h a m rebounded quickly from their last start loss with a convincing 111 runs over Lisarow Ourimbah. After putting 266 runs on the board in the first innings, the Bellbirds’ bowling attack went to work dismissing the Magpies for 155. Josh Bridge (2/23) did the early damage taking the first two wickets, before, Jaime Brien, (5/45) cleaned up the lower order. Lisarow-Ourimbah import, Connor Crane, looked good in making 49 with veteran all-rounder, Mitch McBeath, also producing 33 runs with the bat. Source: Media release, Nov 18 Garry Burkinshaw, Cricket NSW

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CCAS VIATEK Award winners for 2018, Kaya Ardiata, Eli Taylor and Milla Evans

he VIATEK Central Coast Academy of Sport Awards (CCAS) Evening was held at Mingara Recreation Club on November 22, where the CCAS announced the major award winners for 2018.

Eli Taylor was named the Male Athlete of the Year. “Eli had a breakout year with the CCAS and was an amazing leader for all his basketball squad members,” said CCAS Managing Director, Ian Robilliard. “Eli’s year was highlighted with his selection in the NSW country U16 state team where he competed at the Under 16’s National Championships held on the Sunshine Coast. “Eli also had a very consistent and successful academy games and as a result has been elevated to the Basketball NSW State Performance

Program (SPP). “Eli is the first Basketball player to receive this award, he holds a lofty position as the CCAS has produced some outstanding male players since the organisations’ inception in 2004.” Milla Evans took out the Female Athlete of the Year. “The standard of the netball program this year made this award so difficult to allocate, as many of our athletes have demonstrated their loyal commitment and worked toward their goals. “It was, however, a unanimous decision that Milla receive the award,” Robilliard said. “She has been in the netball program since 2016 as a 14-yearold, and is one of our graduating athletes this year. “Her achievements range from making NSW Under 15’s School Netball Squad to playing in the Samsung Premier League Under 20’s for Central Coast Heart,”

Robilliard said. Kaya Ardiata took out the CCAS Chairman’s Award. “Kaya has had a stellar 2018 across a range of sports, including touch football. “Some of the 2018 highlights for Kaya in touch football include selection in the NSWCHS Open Boys Touch team and making his Premier League debut for the Central Coast Dolphins,” he added. Other awards announced on the night included the Office of Sport Coaching Scholarship which went to CCAS Basketball Program Head Coach, Will Granger, and the Ray Sandell Dedication to Sporting Excellence Award, which went to, Graeme Carroll, who has been involved in the CCAS Swimming Program for a number of years. Source: Media release, Nov 22 Ian Robilliard, Central Coast Academy of Sport

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