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Issue 157

6 February 2019

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Power station pollution control licence renewed

he NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has renewed the five-year licence without significant change to pollution controls at Delta Electricity’s Vales Point Power Station at Mannering Park.

The licence renewal comes soon after the NSW EPA ordered Delta Electricity to clean up a huge part of the plant’s ash dam after asbestos was found in building waste fill. Mannering Park Progress Association secretary Sue Wynn said: “This is so disappointing for our communities and the whole of NSW because the fine particles and pollution doesn’t just stay over us. If we and Sydney want more poor air quality days, this government has just delivered it,” The review covered three of the five coal-fired power stations in NSW – Vales Point, Origin’s Eraring power station and Energy Australia’s Lithgow plant. EPA reviews concluded that it was not warranted to impose a requirement to significantly upgrade those power stations. It said that air pollution standards here were similar elsewhere in Australia and that air

pollution was low by world standards. However, the Environmental Justice Australia (EJA) says that currently, all three power stations do not have pollution controls fitted that are standard in other countries such as Europe, the US and China, to limit toxic pollutants by more than 85 percent. EJA director of advocacy and research Nicola Rivers said the EPA had effectively given those coal-fired power stations a licence to harm our communities. “There are pollution control measures available now that could save lives and safeguard the health of affected communities, yet the EPA has baulked on its responsibility to make

these coal-fired power stations install them,” she said. “With a state election coming up in March, we’re calling on the (NSW Liberal government) and the (Labor Opposition Leader) Michael Daley to commit to clean up this mess before more people suffer from the serious health impacts of toxic coal pollution.” State Member for Swansea Yasmin Cately has previously made a submission to the Minister on the Vales Point Power Station licence renewal. “Any review of the existing licences are an opportunity for the EPA to ensure residents in Mannering Park and surrounding suburbs are not adversely affected by

pollution from the power station,” she said. “A NSW Labor Government will review licences with the view to moving towards world’s best practices.” EJA claims coalfired stations are the state’s biggest source of toxic air pollutants and an independent US pollution control expert, Dr Ron Sahu, who made submissions on all three licences, identified a range of options for overdue pollution control and observed that these controls were mandatory in most countries. Submissions to the EPA reviews were made by the NSW Nurses and Midwives Association, the Climate and Health Alliance, Doctors for the Environment Australia, the

Australian Conservation Foundation, the Nature Conservation Council of NSW and Central Coast Council. Dr Ben Ewald, Newcastle GP and member of Doctors for the Environment, said the decision makers in the EPA were ignoring compelling health reasons to clean up power station air pollution. “Modern pollution controls are required on vehicles, so why not power stations,” he said. Dr Ewald is the author of the recently released report called The Health Burden of Coal-fired Power in NSW. EJA criticised the consultation process, claiming the EPA minimised community

involvement in the review process by not notifying polluted communities or public interest organisations - concluding the review over Christmas, earlier than expected - and refusing to allow an extension of time for submissions. “The EPA failed to conduct a proper public consultation – our organisation ran community consultations, convened six public meetings throughout the state ….several thousand people made submissions expressing overwhelming support for the power stations to install emission controls to reduce pollution. “In our view, the EPA has mismanaged this process and fallen short of their legal duty to protect NSW residents and the environment from pollution. “We believe there is a compelling case to review the pollution licences for all five coal-fired power stations in NSW and to demand that they install best practice pollution controls.” SOURCE: Media Release Jan 30 Environmental Justice Australia, Doctors for the Environment Australia and Nature Conservation Council. Media Statement Feb 4 Swansea MP Yasmin Cately Sue Murray, Journalist

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ackie Pearson is a self confessed “print dinosaur who has ridden the digital wave”. On the eve of her departure for the next phase of her career, the former Central Coast Newspapers’ reporter recorded her final video interview on current and future trends in print journalism, and this time, she was on the receiving end of the questions posed by videographer, Dave Abrahams. Pearson reflected on the 32 video interviews she had completed in her role with Central Coast Newspapers. “I love face to face interviewing and these interviews are a great opportunity for high profile people in our community to be themselves,” she

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Woy Woy has been designated a “principal town centre” in a review conducted for Central Coast Council which was adopted at the December 10 council meeting.

The staff review has recommended a hierarchy for town centres that would see Woy Woy classified along with Wyong, The Entrance, Gosford and Terrigal as principal town centres. Umina and Ettalong, as well as Toukley, Long Jetty, Budgewoi, Avoca and Kincumber, would become “major town centres … all of which should have a targeted and coordinated place activation focus for Council”. “It is a key finding of this review that a more formalised and centrist approach is required within Council to ensure that we are properly servicing the identified principal and major town centres,” the review written by council staff said “To meet this objective, an expansion of responsibilities and staffing would be needed,” it said. The review also identified a “gap in the regional delivery of economic development for the Central Coast, particularly by Central Coast Council. “Key aspects of strategic economic development linked to the needs of expectations of the community, such as sustainability, jobs generation, transport planning and support of innovation and start up businesses, are not currently being adequately addressed,” the review said. The aim of the review was

to “focus on holistic place management and activation, effectively addressing the interdependencies between effective asset management, marketing and promotion, tourism, business development, economic development and delivery of quality events within key precincts. “The future management of town centres should aim to provide a strategic, streamlined and costeffective approach, to ensure priority service delivery of town centre management functions. “In a region as large and diverse as the Central Coast, the definition of a ‘town centre’ is important to establish, to ensure that coordinated resources are focused on areas that provide the best opportunity to achieve place activation, economic development and social connection to our community.” All commercial property owners within the former Gosford Local Government Area pay Special Rate Levies, but only Gosford has been serviced by a third party entity responsible for marketing, promoting, event delivery, business development and varying levels of asset maintenance. The review found that Council provided “limited and varying funding levels” which meant the town centres on the Peninsula struggled to get funding for events. “Little funding is directly targeted towards activities or projects,” the review said. “In the absence of a dedicated focus or town centre management team within Council, little coordination or strategic decision

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is taken to ensure capital works projects, maintenance or events and activations meet broader objectives,” it said. Another finding was that aligned delivery of services such as security and cleaning would ensure best value and consistent service levels. The review recommended that Council request the CEO to investigate how to resource a dedicated team within Council to coordinate town centre management. Another recommendation was for Council to work with the NSW Business Chamber to develop a model to specifically support local economic and business development initiatives. Council will also establish an external regional model to provide a regional focus and direction for delivery of economic development, marketing and promotion, business development and attraction of major events for town centres across the Coast. A professional board for the regional model will be considered. The Place Activation section within Council will be expanded to ensure best practice internal coordination of assets, contract management, leasing, delivery of events and services. Central Coast Council Mayor, Clr Jane Smith, said th report back to Council should also “consider how we consult and engage with communities in those town centres”. SOURCE: Central Coast Council agenda 4.1, 10 Dec 2018 Jackie Pearson, journalist

Residential zone is “to promote best practice in the design of multi-dwelling housing and other similar types of development; to ensure that non-residential uses do not adversely affect residential amenity or place demands on services beyond the level reasonably required for multidwelling housing or other similar types of development”. “Specific minimum lot sizes for multi-dwelling housing, residential flat buildings and attached dwellings are not set under the Central Coast Development Control Plan. “This form of housing can be

managed through other provisions of the DCP chapter applying to these forms of development such as building setback, floor space ratio, open space requirements etc. “The removal of this clause, for these land-uses, will allow greater flexibility to encourage higher density development within the R1 zone. “It will also reduce expectations of unfeasible development where greater lot sizes would be required.” The Council held its first information sessions on the proposed new development and

Firefighters rescue trapped ducklings Firefighters from the Umina unit of Fire and Rescue NSW have responded to reports of a family of ducks trapped in a drain in Ettalong.

The firefighters arrived to find a distressed mother duck circling the drain. Upon inspection, it was

determined three ducklings had become trapped and an operation to retrieve them commenced. All three ducklings were rescued and found to be in good health and reunited with their mother. SOURCE: Social media, 11 Dec 2018 Scott Kell, Fire and Rescue NSW Umina Unit

zoning controls in Wyong and Erina on December 11 and 12. It has said it will announce more information sessions in the New Year but it is unclear whether any sessions will occur on the Peninsula. Council representatives will be available at Deepwater Plaza, Woy Woy, on Thursday, January 17 from 10:30am and 12:30pm to give residents information about the proposed consolidated development controls. Submissions from the public will be accepted until February 28. The consolidated plan has been placed on public exhibition

two years after the new Central Coast Council resolved to prepare a planning proposal to consolidate the provisions of the Local Environmental Plans from the former Gosford and Wyong Councils. The draft plan standardises matters not dealt with under current controls. “The preparation of a Consolidated Central Coast Local Environmental Plan is the first step in the process to preparing a Comprehensive Plan,” according to details on the Council’s yourvoiceourcoast website.

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Younger generation are going to cop the worst from climate change effects

roups and individuals distributing misinformation about Central Coast Council’s imminent draft Climate Change strategy, are causing unnecessary fear, according to, John Asquith, Chair of the Community Environment Network (CEN).

New planning controls to increase residential density Development controls included in a draft new planning scheme would permit higher density development in residential areas around Woy Woy.

The proposed change is directly at odds with the position of local community groups like Save Our Woy Woy. The draft Consolidated Central Coast Local Environmental Plan and Development Control Plan were placed on exhibition last week. According to the draft, the new objective for the R1 General

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Woy Woy designated as town centre like Gosford

“For a start, the idea of planned retreat on the Coast is a nonsense,” Asquith said. “If you have a look at the maps, there are only a few areas on the Coast where planned retreat could be an option,” he said. “One of them is Wamberal Beach. “Planned retreat is where you give up the land because you don’t want to build infrastructure, but at Wamberal, a sea wall is the plan, so to build that infrastructure is the opposite of planned retreat. “The problem at Wamberal is that the landholders don’t want to contribute the $500,000 each needed to build the wall, even though it is to protect their private property. “They expect the rest of the ratepayers to cover the cost. “That would mean roughly, the rates of every 200 ratepayers would be going to save one waterfront landholder’s property. “That has been the problem at Wamberal for the past 20 years. “Council has always been howled down when they say private landholders have to save private land, and the Council has to pay to save public land. “As you work your way down the Coast, as far as I know, there is no erosion problem

Avoca Beach Surf Life Saving Club innundated by East Coast Low Pressure System June 4 and 5, 2017

that threatens houses at Avoca, then there are little bays that are not threatened with erosion, because they have headlands holding everything together. “Ettalong, Umina and Ocean Beach are being eroded, but planned retreat can only occur where there is no public infrastructure between your house and the ocean, or a lack of preparedness to build infrastructure. “However, all along that coastline in those areas, there is a road between the houses and the beach. “There are virtually no houses not separated from the beach where it is eroding, by a road or park or reserve with public infrastructure. “Therefore planned retreat is not an option there either, because there is already public infrastructure, namely a road, with foundations and everything that goes with that. “There is no plan to abandon roads, so if you have a road between you and the threat, it is about the best thing you can have. “If the road stays, you stay, so planned retreat is virtually an option in no parts of the Central

Coast.” Asquith said that he did not believe low-lying areas around Brisbane Water, including Davistown and Saratoga, would be considered for planned retreat either. “Most of those houses front a reserve. “All along Davistown, there is a big public reserve that is all a public facility and it would not be abandoned. “There is nothing in the policy saying that if you get inundated four times a year, you will have to leave your home. “Council does not have the power to make you leave your home. “They don’t have any need to look at planned retreat. “The thing the policy will do will mean that we start to take action to slow down climate change, plant more trees, build sea walls, do whatever we have to do. What the Council should do, in my view, is to be planning for change, as these areas are affected by flood levels, they should be adopting strategies to make the drains bigger, raise the road level, and call that

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adaptation. “You adapt and do what you can. “You can’t stop it, so you adapt to it. “Tell me, where are they planning planned retreat, because there is nothing in the policy about it? Asquith said members of the older generations needed to think about the legacy they were leaving their children and grand children, and that plans needed to be put in place now to ameliorate future risks. “Councillors have been criticised for setting flood levels that are too high, but they are not too high. “It is a fact that on the Central Coast, with a South East Low, and a maximum storm surge, the amount the ocean is lifted with the low pressure air, is five metres plus the high tide, plus the flood waters, and flood levels set by Council need to reflect that. “I was in New Orleans earlier this year and had a good look at the storm surge they got from Hurricane Katrina, and they got a nine metre storm surge on top of a high tide.

“Some of the bridges, one huge bridge, were being demolished, one was way up in the air, but it was being demolished because people who had been on that bridge during Katrina were washed off and drowned. “There are exceptional circumstances, so you at least plan for those Proposed Maximum Floods of five metres, which are half of what New Orleans experienced in Katrina. “We were amazed that when we were more than 100 miles from the ocean, we went out on the Bayou and they were showing us boats that were ripped off moorings on the coast and dumped in the bayous, and they gave up trying to repair them and getting them back out to the ocean.” According to John Asquith, those on the Central Coast attempting to undermine the need for Council to plan for sea level rise, “are talking the thing down for their own private benefit. “They are all older men and they won’t be around when the worst of it hits. “It is the younger generation who are going to cop the worst of this, and these people will be long gone and long forgotten. “They are running a scare campaign because Council is going through a very careful process to make sure people’s voices are heard. “Council are going through a number of steps before they have a draft policy, so I would suggest that people who have concerns should identify what it is that concerns them, and ask Council to explain and consider.” Asquith said plans needed to be put in place now, not in 50 or 100 years’ time. “We cannot wait 100 years

to try and turn around the processes that are already in place. “It is happening right now and we are seeing it every day, with stronger cyclones, much more instability in the climate, and it is easy to understand, because there is more heat, and heat is energy. “Two weeks ago, in north Queensland, we had rainforests on fire, and now we have the biggest cyclone we have had in 15 years. “Our thoughts should be focused on the legacy we leave, so if a person of 20 today is going to be seriously impacted over the next 40 years by climate change, it is going to affect their food supply. “In NSW, we already have a shortage of grain. “This is the third year of drought in the wheat belt. “People of retirement age will see the impact on their children and grandchildren. “We inherited a planet that was functional when we were children, and we are leaving a legacy that our children and their children will not be able to turn around in their lifetime. “The job we have got is more than looking after ourselves. “Think of the legacy you are going to leave, whatever age you are. “You can see the effects that climate change are going to have on the rest of your life. “The scientists are saying that if we don’t act in the next 10 years, we are not going to keep temperature rises under two degrees, and they have identified a two degree rise as one that would see systems go out of control.” Source: Interview, Dec 14 John Asquith, Community Environment Network Jackie Pearson, journalist

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Central Coast mayor Cr Jane Smith has criticised the number of non-complying development applications being approved by the Council.

She said findings from ICAC reports showed that it was when councils did not enforce their own planning controls that it created problems. Cr Smith said it was extremely disappointing “that our community spends a lot of time and effort in developing and consulting and being a part of the development of local environment plans and development control plans with the expectation that our council will enforce those planning guidelines and controls”. She said Gosford Council had a reputation for not enforcing its planning controls. “So I had hoped that, as a new council, we could provide certainty to our community and certainty to developers by adopting a decisionmaking process that did reflect our community’s expectations from being involved in that planning,” she said. Most recent applications for multiple dwelling developments on the Peninsula have been approved, despite not complying with the council’s development control plan (DCP). “Although the DCP perhaps does not have the strength of a local environment plan and one non-compliance may be considered acceptable to have so many non-compliances I would think sets a poor precedent for future development,” Smith said. Cr Kyle MacGregor said: “The most important issue we are dealing with here is what is the point of having planning controls if people won’t comply with them. “I believe we should be getting people to do their best to comply,”

Cr MacGregor said. “In the event there is massive variations and they are not able to comply I think we should have a very stringent look at that,” he said. The councillors were speaking at the final Council meeting for 2018, successfully arguing for the refusal of not a Peninsula development but a Terrigal development which council planners had recommended be approved. Cr Smith’s grounds for refusal were based on nine noncompliances with the development control plan. The non-compliances she listed were similar to, or the same as, non-compliances with a growing number of residential developments that are being approved by Council on the Peninsula. “To approve this development when there is such noncompliance with the DCP would be to create an expectation for similar concessions,” Cr Smith said. Cr Smith’s reasons for refusal included non-compliance with setbacks, communal space, deep soil zones, and side boundary setbacks, activation of a laneway. Such non-compliances have been regularly accepted, and used as precedents, when included in Peninsula development applications but Cr Smith appears to have drawn a line in the sand when it came to the Terrigal development. Cr Smith said she was interested in reaching out to the Peninsula community to learn more about their concerns regarding the number of developments applications lodged with Council that did not comply with the current Local Environment Plan or Development Control Plan.

SOURCE: Central Coast Council agenda, 10 Dec 2018 Reporter: Jackie Pearson

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Federal Environment Minister approves Wallarah 2 Coal Mine

he Wallarah 2 Coal Mine has received Federal G o v e r n m e n t approval, despite the NSW Land and Environment Court still to rule on it.

Station building may become retail space The upper level at Woy Woy railway station may be used as retail space.

Sydney Trains is offering the station’s former ticket office for lease. The 28sqm ticket office is being advertised through commercial

property agent specialists Real Commercial. The former ticket office site has been listed for a five-year lease as a retail space. No price was available with the listing but key selling points included Woy Woy station’s role as a major transportation hub for the

southern Central Coast and the areas predicted residential growth rate. The listing also stated that the station sees over 115,000 passenger movements monthly.

SOURCE: Website, 10 Jan 2019 Andrew Mednick, Real Commercial

Measles alert issued for the Peninsula NSW Health has issued a measles alert for the Peninsula after a tourist who visited Woy Woy and Umina over Christmas was diagnosed with the disease.

The tourist from Canberra visited the Peninsula between December 26 and 30 and made several visits to popular community locations including Jasmine Greens Kiosk, Umina Beach Shopping Centre and Deepwater Plaza.

According to NSW Health’s communicable diseases director Dr Vicky Sheppeard, anyone who visited these locations at the same time should be aware of symptoms. “The time from exposure to the disease to the onset of symptoms is typically about 10 days but can be as long as 18 days so people should be alert to symptoms until mid-January,” Dr Sheppeard said. The infection is highly contagious and can spread through coughing or sneezing.

Measles symptoms include fever, sore eyes and a cough followed three or four days later by a red, blotchy rash spreading from the head and neck to the rest of the body. Infants under 12 months, who are too young to be vaccinated, and young adults are most likely to be susceptible to the infection, Dr Sheppeard said.

SOURCE: Media statement, 2 Jan 2019 Dr Vicky Sheppeard, NSW Health

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Environment Minister, Melissa Price’s, decision on Friday, January 18, to give the go ahead to the Wallarah 2 Coal Mine has been condemned by community groups and opposition politicians. The Australian Coal Alliance (ACA) said it was short sighted and reckless. The Greens called the timing of the decision cynical. Resident activist, Gregory Olsen, who started a change.org petition against the mine, called it outrageous. But Wyong Coal, owned by Korean company Kores, said its Wallarah 2 project would add significant direct and indirect employment and long term economic benefit, including more than 800 ongoing jobs, and more than $600M every year in regional economic contribution. The company is working on final feasibility and detailed design activities in line with both the federal Government approval, and the NSW Planning Assessment Commission approval from 12 months ago. Wyong Coal said it had been to the Land

Mr Barry O’Farrell and Mr Alan Hayes (centre) with four Liberal politicians promising to stop Wallarah 2 in 2011

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and Environment Court appeal in November, 2018, and remained confident of the determination process and approval. “This action reviewed the various administrative steps, processes and responsibilities culminating in the planning approval granted by the PAC in January, 2018,” the company said in a newsletter. The legal judgment is expected early this year. Australian Coal Alliance (ACA) said it had been estimated that the proposed mine would result in the loss of between 900 to 1300 ML of drinking water a year from the Central Coast’s drinking water catchment during its 28 year lifespan, though there was some uncertainty about the quantum of that loss. ACA Campaign

Manager, Alan Hayes, said the mining company, in their own Environmental Impact Statement, stated that between 2.5 to 3.25ML of water would be lost each day. “Proponent Kores, which plans to export the coal for power generation, proposes to construct a pipeline to deliver compensatory water to Central Coast Council, although there was no actual documentation in their EIS to show how this could be achieved,’’ Hayes said. “It is because of this and other errors by the Planning Assessment Commission in their January, 2018, approval, that enabled the community group, the Australian Coal Alliance, to take the Government and the proponent to the Land and Environment Court last November.

“A judgement on the outcome of the court action is expected sometime between mid April and early May.” Hayes said that the latest approval was an indication that the Australian government’s priorities were still not sufficiently focused on water conservation. “This summer is showing us how precious water is, and how disastrous it can be and how vulnerable we are, when it runs dry. “It’s reckless and unacceptable for a coal mine to undermine the water for the growing cities of the Central Coast, which have suffered from water shortages in the past.” Hayes said ACA had already instructed their solicitors to request a ‘’statement of reason’’, as allowed by the Environment Protection

Biodiversity and Conservation (EPBC) Act. “The Government has 28 days to supply that information from the date of their approval, and once received, we have 28 days to lodge proceedings,” he said. Federal Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, labelled the decision reckless. “Minister Price has ignored the Central Coast community’s pleas to use her powers to stop this mine,’’ McBride said. “This decision is shortsighted and dangerous. “The government is prepared to risk the water supply of the entire Central Coast for this highly speculative, foreign owned, coal project.‘’ McBride said that under the previous Labor Government, a ‘’water trigger’’ was written into the Environment

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Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (EPBC Act) 1999 to protect water catchments from the impacts of longwall coal mining. She said Labor had established an Independent Expert Scientific Committee (IESC) on Coal Seam Gas and Large Coal Mining Development to ensure that proposals for new coal mines were examined for their impact on critical water resources and endangered species. In 2013, the IESC raised a long list of potential impacts of the Wallarah 2 coal mine on the water catchment and endangered species. “Rather than listen to the independent expert advice, this government recruited new IESC members to tell it what it wanted to hear,’’ McBride said. “It appears the Minister and the Government’s hand-picked IESC members are prepared to allow Kores to make it up as they go along, allowing monitoring and self-regulation to take the place of proper controls. “The set of conditions Minister Price has applied will be too little too late when the predicted subsidence occurs damaging water supplies in the catchment.

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he proposed performing arts centre to be constructed on the existing Central Coast Leagues Club (CCLC) site is a priority, says Belinda Suann, Business Development Manager at Central Coast Leagues Club. The proposed concept received overwhelming community support at the Gosford Challenge Mid Term Review and well known performing artists, celebrities and business people have also lent their support. Gosford Council is

currently completing due diligence reports in the leadup to sourcing funding for the project. “The performing arts centre remains high on our agenda and we are working with Council towards making the concept a reality. “In the meantime, the

Central Coast Leagues Club is committed to supporting the performing arts, particularly through our entertainment program,” said Ms Suann. The plans for the proposed performing arts centre incorporate a new home for the Central Coast

Conservatorium, a 1000 seat theatre, a 1000 seat convention hall, a jazz club and a television recording studio. The design also allows for indoor and outdoor dining facilities which are important in enhancing the event experience for guests. The building designs have been based on a needs analysis report prepared by the Friends of Performing Arts Precinct (FoPAP) and much consultation with community members and experts in the areas of theatre design, sound engineering and convention management. Designs for the façade of the building have evolved from practical to impressive, in line with feedback that an iconic building identifying a performing arts and cultural precinct beside Gosford’s waterfront needs to be the uncompromising outcome. Ms Suann said the Central Coast Leagues Club is committed to making the site immediately available for the project. Media Release 12 Nov 2010 Belidna Suann, Central Coast Leagues Club

Changes to dog exercise areas in Davistown, Kincumber and Saratoga

osford City Council has endorsed the re-opening of the dog off leash exercise area at Illoura Reserve, Mireen Ave Davistown.

The dog off leash exercise area was suspended at the Reserve in October last year in response to an urgency motion regarding the potential impact of dog off leash activity on the Bush Stone-curlew, a threatened species under the Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995. Council claims to be implementing a number of measures to reduce the potential impact of re-opening dog off leash

areas on the surrounding environment including the implementation of black chain wire fencing to reduce pedestrian and dog access to the woodland and beach area at the south western portion of Pippi Point, educational sign posting informing patrons of the sensitive nature of the foreshore environment and signage reminding dog owners of their legal responsibility in the collection and proper

disposal of dog faeces. Council also states that regular monitoring of the area will be undertaken and should Council or local environment groups detect Bush Stone-curlew breeding in any of the reserves, the designated areas in which the breeding is taking place may, upon assessment, be temporarily closed to dogs and their owners. A second area at Broadwater Reserve, Seabreeze Ave, Kincumber

has been closed to dog off and on leash activity due to the proximity to a children’s playground and Saratoga Oval Reserve, Willaroo Rd, Saratoga has been restricted to on leash activity only. Council will review its recommendations for all six sites in 24 months. Endorsed sites will be re-opened for dog off leash activity once signage has been installed and recommendations actioned. Council Agenda, 2 Nov 2010 ENV.58

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Kincumber residents assured that magnetic fields are harmless

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esidents in Melville St, Kincumber have voiced concerns about the 66,000 volts of electricity that will be running along overhead power lines in the street. The changes come as a result of the proposed construction of the EnergyAustralia Substation at Empire Bay. “The focus has been on the substation and no one has had any idea that the power lines were going through the street,” said Ruth Ross, president of the Residents of Kincumber Association. According to Allyn Hamonet, spokesperson for EnergyAustralia, the new substation would need to be serviced from existing substations from Woy Woy and Avoca resulting in the power lines being run down Melville St. Residents are concerned that the 66,000 volts, compared to the current 11,000 volts will pose a health risk to those living in close proximity to the power lines, however Mr Hamonet claims that there will be little difference in terms of the level of electromagnetic field and if anything, there may be less. “Magnetic fields are produced by current which has to push the voltage along the line. “The higher the voltage, the less current is required which then reduces the level of magnetic field,” said Mr Hamonet. Concerned resident Joanne Hughes thinks that EnergyAustralia should consider alternate routes for the power lines or the possibility of putting them underground and ensuring residents are aware of the issue. “They should be consulting more with residents, not everyone received the letters that we received, not everyone in this street is aware of it,” said Ms Hughes. However Mr Hamonet claims that residents have been kept informed about

the status of the upgrade with newsletters and regular updates. “It’s the most heavily populated area of the whole route,” said Ms Ross. “There is a preschool, sporting oval and a retirement village, all very good reasons to consider the health risk of putting 66,000 volts overheard,” she said. Mr Hamonet said that EnergyAustralia operates well within health regulation guidelines and the increased voltage should not affect residents any more than the power lines that are currently in place. “Magnetic fields generated by power lines are no greater than those generated by a plasma TV or a home computer,” said Mr Hamonet. According to EnergyAustralia,the power lines along Melville St, Kincumber were constructed in 1976 with an original view to connect to a substation in the Empire Bay area. The power lines are currently operating at 11,000 volts however, they have the capacity to function at 66,000. The power line structure will not be replaced in full to cater for the substation however according to Mr Hamonet, two, possibly three power poles will be replaced for general maintenance as well as the upgrade of overhead support structures. Representatives of Melville St met with MP Chris Hartcher on Friday, November 12, to discuss their concerns and possible alternatives.

Local trade union and community members rallied in Gosford on Bastille Day, Thursday, July 14, to protest against the NSW Government’s public sector workplace laws which takes away the workplace rights of teachers, nurses, firefighters, prison officers and other public sector workers. For the full story and pictures, see Page 7

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nformal discussions in regards to speculation that a second Sydney Airport may be located on the Central Coast were raised at the Central Coast Regional Organisation of Councils (CCROC) Meeting on Thursday, June 30.

This follows the Federal Government recently commissioning a joint study with the State Government into Sydney’s airport needs and related transport matters. The committee responsible for carrying out this joint study is chaired by both the Head of the Infrastructure and Transport Department Mr Mike Mrdak and Mr Sam Haddad from the NSW Planning Department and are preparing a report for both governments, to be completed in the second half of the year. These reports will contain

Kaitlin Watts, 12 Nov 2010 Interviewees: Allyn Hamonet, Rush Ross and Joanne Hughes

a series of economic models that outline Sydney’s transport needs. Gosford Council’s general manager Mr Peter Wilson said that both the State and Federal Governments will review the report before any possible locations are put forward. “This is an extensive process and a number of options are being investigated, including the Central Coast, all of which will be reviewed by both governments in an effort to find the most suitable site. “We need to wait for the recommendations of this report which will be

available later this year before we begin jumping to any conclusions. “While Council has no direct involvement in this investigation we are more than happy to provide information or assistance for the joint study if requested. “ F o l l o w i n g recommendations coming from the report, we are also open to being engaged by the Federal and State Governments to discuss this issue,” said Mr Wilson. Media Release, 1 Jul 2011 Gosford Council Media

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Fire destroys Umina Mall Fire has destroyed Umina Mall shopping centre.

Fire broke out in the Umina eight-shop complex in the early hours of the morning on January 13. Police and fire officers were called to the centre on Ocean Beach Road about 2:15am Efforts were made to contain the blaze; but it had spread into the roof cavity where insulation continued to burn. Emergency services remained at the scene of the fire more than 12 hours after arriving to fight the fire. Shop tenant real estate agent Lois Jones praised the fire brigade officers who went into

the burning building to rescue valuable equipment and files for the businesses. “They are worth more money,’’ she said. Cr Richard Mehrtens said the said the situation presented an opportunity for renewal. He said the prime location between Woy Woy and Umina served as an important shopping point for nearby residents. “I hope that the owners of the site have a vision to keep the best bits of the site alive, such as its accessibility and convenience, and focus on the necessities of life that people rely on.” Anyone with information on the fire at Umina Mall is being urged to

come forward. The cause of the fire was being investigated and was being treated as suspicious, police said at the time, and have since confirmed it remains an ongoing active investigation. Any links with the fire at Woy Woy community garden the following week were also being investigated.

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Panel signals possible nursing home approval in rare bushland The Joint Regional Planning Panel has voted to support the concept of allowing a 160-bed nursing home in endangered bushland in Woy Woy.

The owner of land at 45 Hillview St, Woy Woy, containing Umina coastal sandplain woodland has been told to give the planning authority more detail after a public hearing last week. The four-member joint regional planning panel voted three to one to support the concept but they did not approve the proposal – as yet. Cr Kyle MacGregor was the dissenting member of the panel. The approval would not comply with planning provisions. The building would generally exceed height limits by 50 per cent and in the rear 25 per cent of the site being three times the limit. Panel chair Mr Jason Perica said the panel had a number of details they wanted from the developer and from Central Coast Council staff assessing the details. These included clarity about rules around development in areas with acid sulphide soils and whether previous consents about conservation considerations on this particular site had been complied with. They also asked for a review of the proposed boardwalk and senior housing requirements under State Environmental Plans. Mr Perica said they needed more time to digest information the developer had provided that day

relating to one variation against planning guidelines. Planning provisions require the development to be no higher than one storey within 25 metres of the rear boundary and two storey elsewhere. Mr Perica said the three storeys were higher but allowed the development to be concentrated on the cleared area and the density was less than the guidelines and given the significant setbacks of the building and characteristics of the site, there was enough conceptual support for not refusing but they would not approve “tonight”. The site currently has an active development approval for senior housing but the owner has come back with a variation to that original consent from 2007. The latest plan is to build a three storey 160-bed nursing home, which is one storey above planning guidelines. Many of the approvals from the previous consent are being carried over to the new proposal and the planning panel wanted some of these reviewed in light of current regulations. Mr Perica said he expected a decision in weeks rather than months. There would not be another public meeting but the information being sought would be published before a final decision was made. SOURCE: Hearing, 24 Jan 2019 Hunter Central Coast Joint Regional Planning Panel

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Hieroglyphs found at Kariong

The Department of Planning and Infrastructure is exhibiting the proposed controls which have been submitted by the Central Coast Regional Development Corporation. According to the proposed controls, the Gosford waterfront site has the potential to deliver a wide range of uses, including up to 125,000 square metres for residential premises, at least 60,000 square metres for commercial and retail uses, up to 20,000 square metres for hotel or serviced apartments and at least 15,000 square metres for entertainment and community facilities. The community now has the chance to comment documents comprising a State significant site (SSS) study – which provides the context for, and a description of, the proposed planning controls, a State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP) amendment which provides the statutory zoning, height and gross floor area

information and a development control plan which outlines more finegrain controls covering issues such as building alignments and setbacks, parking and the public domain. Overall, some 700 additional residential dwellings and more than 4000 new jobs are proposed to be provided across the 52 hectare waterfront site (including 18 hectares of land and 33 hectares of water). The documents are on exhibition until January 31.The proposed planning controls have been prepared to broadly implement the vision outlined in The Landing at Gosford masterplan. This masterplan was publicly exhibited from September to early November. Media Release, 30 Nov 2011 Laurel-Lee Roderick, NSW Department of Planning and Infrastructure

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Coastal Residents Incorporated secretary Mr Pat Aiken said the group invited Gosford councillors to attend the rally and explain why they had agreed to the persecution of a small group of people whose properties were affected by Gosford Council’s forecasts for sea level rise. “The encoding of S149 (5) Planning Certificates with information that is blatantly exaggerated, in our opinion, demonstrates that you [Gosford councillors] have not acted in good faith and that you have not demonstrated a duty of care to those residents affected by your decision to support the recommendation of Council officers,” said Mr Aiken. “This decision exposes Gosford Council to future litigation and has already damaged the livelihood and wellbeing of thousands of Gosford City residents,” he said. Mr Aiken went on to say that Council continued

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to claim that it would offer information sessions and public forums so the community could have their say, but after two years, there had been none. “The water of Gosford Harbour is known to be the benchmark for the current 1:100 flood planning levels for all of Brisbane Water and yet Gosford Council has laid out proposals that amount to abandonment of Davistown, Empire Bay and Woy Woy as a consequence of Sea Level Rise projections and at cost to those property

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to ensure that the Gosford City Centre is developed in a manner that is consistent with the goals and aspirations of the Gosford City Centre Masterplan and both parties will work cooperatively to promote an open and consultative approach to moving the City Centre forward. Both parties have agreed to ensure that the Gosford City Centre is developed in a manner that is consistent with the goals and aspirations of the Gosford City Centre Masterplan, complements the overall planning framework for the city, promotes and positions Gosford City Centre as a place to invest in, live in, do business, study and as a first choice place for employment, deliver a sustainable economic and management framework and make the centre attractive to the property development sector and as a place to invest. The parties each have specific responsibilities under respective NSW

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legislation and through various other obligations. Central Coast Regional Development Corporation is responsible under the Growth Centres Act for promoting, coordinating, managing and securing the orderly economic development of Gosford and Wyong and Council has a range of responsibilities under the Local Government Act 1993 for development and sustainable management on behalf of the Gosford community and the State of NSW. The Gosford City Centre Plan identifies the potential of the waterfront for tourism, passive recreation and notes that “a challenge…will be to preserve essential harbour activities…while opening up the harbour to a wider range of uses for recreation, tourism, retail-café and community purposes.” Email, 12 Jul 2011 Gosford Council Media Council Agenda GEN.11, 12 Jul 2011

egional Development Australia Central Coast NSW has announced it is eager to see a Central Coast site, considered as part of a study into the need for a second Sydney airport.

“Regional Development Australia Central Coast is aware of this joint study being undertaken between the Federal Government and NSW Government, and welcome the opportunity to engage with Government representatives to advance the possibility of a Central Coast based international airport,” said Regional Development Australia Central Coast chair Mr John Dawson. Mr Dawson said the Regional Strategy for the Central Coast predicts job growth requirements of 45,000 over the next 25 years to service expected population growth,

eedback is being sought on the key planning controls to support the proposed revitalisation of the Gosford waterfront area, known as The Landing at Gosford.

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The Memorandum of Understanding demonstrates the ongoing commitment between Council and the Central Coast Regional Development Corporation to provide a co-operative and integrated approach to the planning and development of the Gosford City Centre. The NSW Government’s Department of Lands and Central Coast Regional Development Corporation have partnered with Council to develop Our City, Our Destiny-Gosford City centre Masterplan, to revitalise the Gosford City Centre so that it can truly live up to its iconic status as the Capital of the Central Coast. The Memorandum of Understanding reflects both parties’ commitment to facilitate the process. It outlines the role of both parties in their contribution to revitalising the City Centre and enhancing the social fabric and economic health of the local region. According to Council, the intention of both parties is

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Feedback sought for The Landing

Introduced to each other by local advocate and respected community member Ms Nina Angelo OAM, the two are now combining forces to present startling evidence that proves the Central Coast has an ancient, completely untold history in its very own backyard. On the morning of the presentation local identity, bush-tucker man and passionate community leader, Jake Cassar will share his knowledge in a hands-on and interactive tour, starting from Kariong and taking the group to the site of the mysterious Hieroglyphs.

Council agrees to memorandum

t the reconvened council meeting of Tuesday July 12, Gosford Council unanimously agreed to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Central Coast Regional Development Corporation (CCRDC).

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presentation will be held at the Arts Barn in Kariong on Sunday, December 11, from 2-4pm, by Ancient History specialist Mr Steven Strong and former skeptic and accomplished academic Dr Hans Dieter Von Senff. The presentation will offer the general public access to their controversial and surprising research that identifies close links between Australia and ancient Egypt as well as identifying some 25 separate art stylestechniques of Aboriginal and Egyptian origin. Mr Strong said he believes that the Central Coast region has an ancient history written in stone that has been hidden for thousands of years. Mr Von Senff said he was so taken by the discovery of ancient hieroglyphs in the Kariong area that he has devoted his second PhD entirely to the subject.

Retired geologist Charmaine Beckett and Save Woy Woy member Norm Harris addressed the panel.

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and an airport creating approximately 6000 jobs would make a large dent in this target. “The positive impacts would be enormous in terms of the economy, jobs and tourism,” he said. “Regional Development Australia Central Coast expects that the assessment process will involve an in-depth analysis of the economic, social, cultural and environmental impacts before any final decision is taken. “For Sydney’s second airport to operate successfully on the Central Coast it would require a very fast train connection,

another significant infrastructure investment, which would not only be a boon for Central Coast commuters, but have the potential to energise centre developments such as Warnervale, Gosford City and waterfront, and Mt Penang. “Regional Development Australia Central Coast looks forward to the findings of the study being announced in the near future,” said Mr Dawson. Media Release, 8 Jul 2011 John Dawson, Regional Development Australia Central Coast

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r e g i o n a l recreation facility will be built at Lake Munmorah. The recreation area will be on Tall Timbers Rd, opposite the shopping centre, and between the football field, Gumbayah Oval. There will be an access road off Tall Timbers Rd to both the oval and a car parking area at

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the recreation facility, which will incorporate a skate park, a play space, passive recreation area, and two natural areas earmarked for environmental protection. It is anticipated that the creation of this facility will provide an inclusive recreational space for a range of ages, ability and skills, attract families to congregate in the area, provide a safe and

A concept image of what the Lake Munmorah skate park could look like. accessible venue for community activities and attract regional and significant skate events. Lake Munmorah Progress Association Secretary, Stuart Drury, said that “all things considered, I think this site is acceptable to the wider community. “It will be a lot of money and will be a good boost for the area. “It will be a regional

skate park, so it will suit people at Chain Valley Bay too, and it’s next to the football oval. “We have asked Council that the existing skateboard ramp in Acacia Ave, Lake Munmorah, be retained. “It is a modest ramp adjacent to the netball courts and we’ve asked that it not be demolished, but have some sort of maintenance.

“This would still be used by some people living in Lake Munmorah,” Drury said. The community is invited to attend a pre design creative workshop and feedback will play an important part in the next step of developing a concept design for the new recreation area. There were two workshops held on February 6.

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he Liberal Government has pledged the upgrade of five railway stations on reelection to State Government in March. The

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stations are to have accessibility upgrades, with the installation of lifts at Tuggerah, Niagara Park, Narara, Ourimbah and Lisarow. Tuggerah station will also get two levels and about 220 more parking spots added to the

existing commuter car park, which will increase its capacity to 350 car spaces. Two lifts will be installed alongside the existing ramp and stairs. Niagara Park railway station will have three lifts and the other stations will

have two lifts. Upgrades may include new lifts to existing footbridges, improvements to pedestrian pathways and ramps, as well as the creation of new accessible parking spaces and amenities

such as family accessible toilets. Minister for Transport and Infrastructure, Andrew Constance, and Liberal candidate for The Entrance, Brian Perrem, announced that planning work was already underway.

They said there would be full consultation and the community would be kept informed about project timeframes. Source: Media Release, Jan 23 Transport and Infrastructure Minister, Andrew Constance

Community Environment Network Chairman’s Report I was asked over the holidays “What does nature do for me?” the answer is easy “Nature makes the planet liveable”. Without nature, in the form of unpolluted air, trees, clean water, fish and other animals, then humans cannot survive. Planning documents issued to justify clearing, over development or filling wetlands on the Central Coast, often claim to be enhancing the environment. Enhancing the environment has to mean helping Nature. However, helping Nature is never in the plans or strategies. At times I feel as if our governments are at war with Nature. We have just experienced the hottest January ever recorded with a temperature anomaly of 5.7 degrees C. (i.e. above the long term average). That is awfully bad news for everyone and we need to be helping Nature to manage the crisis. Help CEN to help nature. John Asquith, OAM

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Land for Wildlife – helping landholders to sign up to voluntary conservation agreements to provide vital habitats for Wildlife Habitat for Wildlife – helping urban residents by providing support and resources to enable people to improve or create habitat in urban areas. Waterwatch – help us to support volunteers undertaking water quality monitoring in our local waterways with necessary equipment and chemicals and to provide training and awareness raising events for the community Wildwatch – connecting kids with nature – exploring our environment and monitoring our flora and fauna by providing family friendly events and activities, a wildwatch pack and diary for those registering. COSS Connections – Maintaining and improving the ecological integrity of COSS Corridors on the Central Coast whilst ensuring long term protection of COSS Corridors. Wildplant Community Nursery and Regional Seedbank- Promoting and growing ‘local provenance’ native plants for use in our many projects. Plants are available to the public during our monthly sale days with discounts to LFW and HFW members. Become a Friend of COSS Member – enable the Friends of COSS to continue protecting and conserving the Coastal Open Space System Help CEN to help our Central Coast environment by becoming a member of CEN or signing up to a much needed monthly donation to support the work undertaken. We need volunteers to assist with fundraising, office admin support, nursery work and assisting on our Waterwatch project and helping to coordinate our Wildwatch and Habitat for Wildlife programs.

Water quality, Microplastics and Marine Debris Monitoring When: Saturday 9th February 2019 Where: Terrigal Scout Hall Time: 9.30 am -2pm Cost: $10A, $5C (lunch included) Join the Marine Discovery Centre, Take 3 and Central Coast Waterwatch to learn how to monitor marine debris and water quality and what can be done with the data. Bookings are essential for catering purposes For more information contact Karen O’Neill on 4349 4756 or email karen.oneill@cen.org.au Online Bookings at www.ccmdc.org.au/events Central Coast Consolidated Local Environmental Plan Information Workshop When: Thursday 14th February 7-9pm Where: Science Common Room, Ourimbah Campus Time: 7-9pm Please register at www.cen.org.au/events Bensville Wetlands Bird Walk When: Saturday 16th February 2019 Where: Kylie Close, Bensville Time: 8:30 – 10:30am (morning tea included) For more information contact Rachael Kneeves on 4349 4757 or waterwatch@cen.org.au Online Bookings at www.cen.org.au/events Wildwatch Waterbug Survey Come along and have fun dipnetting for waterbugs and learn how these waterbugs can tell you how healthy your waterway is. When: Saturday 23rd February 2019 Where: Katandra Reserve, Holgate Cost: $5 donation per person (discounted family rate) includes morning tea For more information contact Karen O’Neill on 4349 4756 or email Karen.oneill@cen.org.au Register at www.cen.org.au/Events Wildplant Community Nursery Our plant sales are held on the first Saturday of each month 9am to 12pm. Our next sale day is: Saturday 2nd March 2019 - CEN Office, Ourimbah We have a range of local native plants available including ground covers and herbs, shrubs and trees, bush food, bird attracting, native bee attracting, frog friendly and screen plants. Current specials on wetland plants. Cash or Credit Card. No EFTPOS Location: Brush road, Ourimbah Best access is via the Community College Carpark, Ourimbah Campus walk to the end of the carpark and then follow the signs up the steps

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Ourimbah master plan nearing its final stages O

u r i m b a h residents will have another chance to participate in the future planning of their area at an information session about the final draft of the Ourimbah master plan.

The Ourimbah Land Use Strategy and Masterplan is now on public exhibition and the information session will be on Tuesday, February 12. This plan sets out a 20 year vision for Ourimbah to make it a place to live and work and accommodate both commercial and residential growth, while protecting the area’s unique character and sensitive setting. It has been many years in the making, and went to the public for comment in 2016. Since then, community feedback has been taken into account for this revised plan, which will

An artist’s impression of the updated Ourimbah Town Centre outlined in the masterplan deliver a shared vision for community and key living there. always had an urban sustainable growth over stakeholders, including “Ourimbah is a village feel, and serves as coming decades. the Ourimbah Residents place of rich history the heart of community Central Coast Mayor, Association, to discuss and significant natural life,” she said. Jane Smith, said that in and refine the plan amenity, making it a truly Key changes to support preparing this draft Plan, to accommodate the unique and desirable part a low growth model Council had worked need for growth while of the Central Coast. for the area include: closely with the local protecting the attributes “The town centre has removal of four precincts that people love about

earmarked for residential development; reduction in scale of residential development targets (number of dwellings and population capacity) in remaining precincts; and, planning for long term incremental change to the Town Centre area that offers flexibility to respond to new opportunities without compromising the ability to deliver desired long term economic outcomes. Mayor Smith said council had long recognised the importance of Ourimbah and its Town Centre as a focus for the broader area’s communities and economy, including the University of Newcastle and TAFE NSW campuses. The final draft Ourimbah Land Use Strategy and Masterplan is being reexhibited until March 28. Source: Media Release, Jan 31 Central Coast Council Website, Jan 31 yourcoastourcoast.com

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erkeley Vale resident, Norman Strong, received an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) in the 2019 Australia Day Honours, for services to rugby league.

A lifetime lover of the game, Strong was a first grade player for the North Sydney Bears Football Club for 15 years. A Foundation Member of the Club, Strong would go on to be an avid supporter in his post player days, before turning his attention to the establishment of the Pitt Town and Districts Sports Club. Then one of 27 locals interested in seeing a much wanted sports club delivered to the Pitt Town community, Strong was elected the inaugural President in 1980, and would work for the next seven years with the community and state and local governments to see the club fully realised in 1987. In his grace years, Strong showed no signs of slowing down and after taking up weightlifting in his 70’s as a hobby, would go on to win two gold medals at different World Masters Games

entral Coast Council will conduct a series of c o m m u n i t y workshops in each Ward across the Coast as part of its public exhibition and c o m m u n i t y consultation on its draft Climate Change Policy.

Norman Strong is a 2019 OAM throughout the 90s. According to McKeig, Strong celebrated the Strong family held a his 90th birthday in champagne celebration November, 2018, and for Norman’s family and according to his daughter, friends upon hearing the Lorraine McKeig, the news. nomination was quite the Source: happy surprise. Document, Jan 21 2019 Australia Day Honours “It was 90 or never. List “Dad was honoured Kaye Browning, Australian to be nominated, and Honours and Awards Secretariat the whole family was Interview, Jan 31 overjoyed to learn of his Lorraine McKeig, Berkeley OAM,” she said. Vale Dilon Luke, Journalist

Council endorsed a draft Climate Change Policy in August, 2018, for public exhibition. The draft policy provides a framework to support future actions around planning for the possible impacts of climate change. This will enable Council to align its operations and strategic planning with the NSW State Climate Change Policy Framework. As part of Council’s engagement activities with the community, five community workshops will be held across the Coast in February and March, where the community will have the opportunity to build on their understanding of key

themes around climate change and provide feedback on how they would like to be involved in future planning around these themes. Mayor, Jane Smith, said it was vitally important that the community have a voice in the development of Council’s Climate Change Policy and related strategies, plans and actions. “The purpose of these community workshops is to further educate and work directly with the community to develop the first Climate Change Policy for the Central Coast,” she said. “We know the community has a very keen interest in climate change and there has already been a lot of discussion and commentary on the draft Policy and how it may impact the community. “It is crucial that Council demonstrates leadership in addressing climate change and its impacts through responsible planning and collaboration in the best interests of our

community, and we are doing this by involving the community every step of the way in this policy development. “Council is serious about managing risk on behalf of and with our community. “We need to reduce emissions to start solving the long term challenges of climate change, but also adapt to the changes that we know are already happening.” Workshops will be held as follows: The Entrance Ward, Wednesday, February 20, 6–8.30pm, Mingara Recreation Club; Budgewoi Ward, Thursday, March 7, 6-8:30pm, Camp Breakaway; and, Wyong Ward, Wednesday, March 13, 6-8:30pm, Wyong Civic Centre. To register for a workshop and receive a Climate Change Community Information Pack, go to www. yourvoiceourcoast.com/ climatechange or contact Council on 1300 463 954. Source: Media release Feb 4 Central Coast Council

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C/Insp Lott received his OAM for services to the community through a variety of roles, including his work with NSW Police Force and St John Ambulance Service NSW. C/Insp Lott has been a member of the Force for 32 years and has served at various Local Area Commands around Greater Sydney and the Hunter. Starting out in 1987 as a constable in Sydney’s notorious Kings Cross, C/Insp Lott spent the past three decades in the force and joined Tuggerah Lakes Police District in 2015. C/Insp Lott said the call to serve the community came at a young age. “My father was a volunteer with the Hornsby Rural Fire Brigade and I wanted to follow in his footsteps,” C/Insp Lott said. In his teens, C/Insp Lott joined the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) as a volunteer. During his time with the RFS, C/Insp Lott would also become keenly involved with the St John Ambulance Service. “A friend of my fathers who worked for St John’s took me out one night to show me what the

Ambulance Service did. “I had always had an interest in medicine and after that night I began volunteering with St John’s,” he said. That chance night would spark a rich career with St John’s for C/ Insp Lott, who went on to work at the local, regional and state level of the Ambulance Service, holding many positions along the way. His service with St John’s culminated with him being named Assistant Commissioner of Metropolitan Operations in 2012, but C/ Insp Lott still remembers what it was like being a St John’s Cadet with the Hornsby division. Building upon his background in health services, C/Insp Lott would go on to become a Registered Nurse and began musing with the idea of joining the Police Force. “It was something I had always wanted to do so I took the leap and joined the Academy,” C/Insp Lott said. According to C/

Insp Lott, his medical background proved extremely useful throughout his career with the Force. “For me it helped take the shellshock out of it and I enjoy being able to pass on my medical knowledge to colleagues in the field,” C/Insp Lott said. Of his Australia Day honour C/Insp Lott said he was honoured to have been made an OAM. “It was very surprising. “I’m honoured and humbled to receive it,” he said. Throughout his career C/Insp Lott has received many accolades. Notable awards include: Recipient, Commander of the Order of St John, 2013; recipient, Fourth Bar to the St John Service Medal, St John Ambulance New South Wales, 2014 (First Bar, 1998; Second Bar, 2003; Third Bar, 2008); recipient, 12 Year Service Medal, St John Ambulance New South Wales, 1993; inductee, Honorary Life Membership, St John Ambulance New South Wales, 1992; and, recipient, Certificate of Merit, St John Ambulance New South Wales, 1991. Source: Document, Jan 21 2019 Australia Day Honours List Kaye Browning, Australian Honours and Awards Secretariat Interview, Jan 31 Chief Inspector Colin Lott, Tuggerah Lakes Police District Dilon Luke, Journalist

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Chief Inspector Colin Lott received an Order of Australia Medal uggerah Lakes Police District Chief Inspector, Colin Lott, received an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) in the 2019 Australia Day Honours.

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Liberal candidate for The Entrance, Brian Perrem, (left) and Central Coast MLC, Taylor Martin, at Wilfred Barrett Dve, The Entrance North

ajor safety improvements on Wilfred Barrett Dve, between Norah Head and The Entrance North, will cost $10.4m. This notorious stretch of road has claimed seven lives in separate incidents over the past nine years and there have been many more nearmisses. Work will be undertaken over the next two years with $2m allocated in the 2019/20 budget, and

$8.4m in the 2020/21 budget. Central Coast MLC, Taylor Martin, representing the Roads Minister, Melinda Pavey, and Liberal Party candidate for The Entrance, Brian Perrem, announced the major funding in late January. Safety improvements will include: $5m for installation of a wire rope barrier on the roadside and median strip north of Wyuna Ave for about 4km; $4.9m for installation of a wire rope barrier on

the median strip; guard rail on the roadside; a painted rumble bar centre line for about 3km at Pelican Beach Rd; $355,857 to provide turning lanes, a roadside barrier and improved lighting at The Entrance North; and, $150,000 for cyclist and intersection improvements at Denison and Oleander Sts, Norah Head. Source: Media release, Jan 30 Central Coast MLC, Taylor Martin Interview, Feb 1 Sue Murray, Journalist

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uggerah Lakes Police District will soon be bolstered by a squad of specialist police. The district takes in police stations at Wyong, Toukley and The Entrance, and it will have a dedicated Elder Abuse Prevention Officer and a Child Protection Officer. Also, 60 extra specialist high-visibility police officers over the next four years, will be on the beat on the Central

Coast, covering both the Brisbane Waters and Tuggerah Lakes police districts. This specialist squad will be on the ground patrolling the local community, and will target different areas in the northern region, as required, for such things as crowd management, counter intelligence work or just simply being “on the beat”. Liberal candidate for The Entrance, Brian

Perrem, said this was part of the 1,500 extra police officers to be deployed over four years, the biggest increase in more than 30 years. These new high visibility officers will focus on high-pedestrian areas, including transport hubs, sporting events and local major events to keep the Central Coast safe. Source: Media Release, Jan 22 Adam Crouch, Member for Terrigal Sue Murray, Journalist

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Majenta Shores latest staged development approved

agenta Shores’ owners have increased the size of a number of beachside housing lots to gain approval from the Independent P l a n n i n g Commission for their latest staged development. What was going to be 58 townhouses beachside, has now become 48 bigger blocks. The revised plans for the integrated residential/ tourism development at The Entrance North were referred to the commission because more than 25 objections were received. The latest stage included an increase of four residential lots from 44 to 48, realignment of roads and reconfiguration of the layout and size of lots. The Commissioners undertook a site inspection and met separately with the applicant, the Department of Planning and Environment and Central Coast Council, to discuss the application. They held a public meeting at The Entrance to listen to the community’s concerns, which centred on: density, road configuration, access and pocket parks, and the need for subdivision applications

to reflect the appropriate design guidelines. Five people spoke directly to the commissioners at a hearing on December 12. They included, Paul Seisums, who was speaking on behalf of the owners. He said the smaller lot sizes were on trend with all developers and they had been trying to respond to market demands. He said the owners were private developers with a philosophy of people first, planet second and profit third. “I think we have actually demonstrated the three Ps in not, you know, going ahead or pushing the townhouses,’’ he said, referring to the lots near the beach. The Magenta Shores Community Association spoke about uncertainty over the status of the original Masterplan Approval within the context of ongoing modifications for each stage of the development. Ann Cameron spoke on behalf of the association. She said she had been a member of the association since its inception about ten years ago. “In the beginning, with the original 2004 master plan in place, it was intended that the whole site be designed and

constructed by Mirvac and be completed well before now,’’ she said in her address to the commission. “This has not happened, and we have lurched from development certainty under Mirvac to a very rocky and uncertain development future as the developer seeks to increase densities and height across the site with little regard to the approved master plan. “This was evident in the previously approved modification which is currently under construction, and you will see some of that today. “This modification sought initially to replicate that modification, and it included a 40 per cent increase in the number of dwellings, a reduction in greenspace and linkages to the golf course and a straightening of the roads. “Following a site visit from departmental officers, which I don’t think happened under the previous modification, the department has recommended significant changes to the current application, which include a reduction in the number of lots, the addition of one pocket park and the reinstatement of the links to the golf course. “The Community Association generally supports these amendments, although

we would have liked another pocket park. “However, the continuance of this ad hoc approach to the development without a new master plan not only provides uncertainty, but places substantial risk to the overall theme and the quality of the development, and I hope you can see that for yourself when you go there today. “Our main concerns, which remain unresolved are, firstly, the potential for future ad hoc modifications to the master plan rather than a requirement for a new master plan to be prepared if any more increases in the density or major changes are proposed and, secondly, the potential for the developer to sell off individual lots in this and any future stage without the appropriate design guidelines in place. “This happened in a previous stage, which is RO3, I think, on your map there, and resulted in delays, frustration and considerable additional expense to applicants and the Community Association.’’ She said there had been some progress recently but requested that any requests for increased density should trigger a requirement for a new master plan. In a press release,

the Commission said it approved the modification application on January 10 after careful consideration of all the evidence and after listening to the community’s views. Under the changes, an extra four residential lots will be added (up from 44 to 48 lots), while the subdivision layout will be reconfigured to provide 23 lots on the northwestern side of White Haven Ave and 25 lots on the south-eastern side of an extended White Haven Ave. White Haven Ave will still be realigned, but this will no longer result in the loss of a pocket park as another pocket park has been added. The Commission found that the modified development “would retain the core elements of the Magenta Shores Master Plan Approval in providing permanent residential dwellings, with vehicular and pedestrian access and circulation arrangements”. The residential and tourist site is now owned by three tenants in common: Option SIV Real Estate Fund, Tung Chit Real Estate Investment Australia and Zhao Family Trust. The Commission noted the owners’ commitment to approaching development of the remaining undeveloped

sites in a more holistic manner and said that would be in the public interest. The Commission recommended that they work closely with the community in delivering this commitment. Commission chair, Professor Mary O’Kane, appointed a threemember panel: Chris Wilson, Catherine Hird and Russell Miller, to determine the matter. Magenta Shores has a total area of 101.92 hectares with frontages of about 1.8 kilometres to Wilfred Barrett Dr to the west, and 2.31 km to the Coastal Protection Zone to the east. The site is located about 5.2 km south of Toukley, 4.7 km north of The Entrance. The original masterplan approved in 2004 included a 13 stage development that included a resort, gold course, tourist and permanent accommodation, totalling 611 suites, villas or houses. Source: NSW Government Independent Planning Commission Statement of Reasons for Decision NSW Government Independent Planning Commission Public Meeting transcript Press Release, Jan 10 NSW Government Independent Planning Commission

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Clean Air Policy for the Central Coast being formulated

he Community Environment Network is setting the wheels in motion for the formulation of a Clean Air Policy, specifically for the Central Coast. Chair, John Asquith, said the network had formed an Air Pollution sub-committee and was keen to hear from any residents affected by air pollution, particularly those suffering with asthma. “Doctors have told me that any increase in air pollution carries the risk of increased effects,” Asquith said. “There are 30,000 sufferers from asthma on the Central Coast, and their voices are not being

heard. “Childhood asthma is particularly prevalent. “We strongly believe everyone has the right to clean air. “The NSW Minister for Environment was working on a NSW Clean Air Agreement, but nothing has happened in more than 12 months.” Asquith said a number of people had expressed interest in the subcommittee, with many saying the heavy heat and humidity were already exacerbating asthma conditions. “Our focus is to come up with a brief strategy to put to Central Coast Council and the Environment Protection Authority,” he said. “We want them to

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With NSW now in drought, the report will consider all water security options to increase efficiencies and seek alternate options to source water. The report will also look at the effect on water security of the possible approval of Wallarah 2 coal mine and Climate

Change. Mayor, Jane Smith, said Council is taking a proactive approach to drought management and to secure the water supply for the region. “Water security for our community and our region is a top priority for Council and one we take very seriously,” Mayor Smith said. “Our total water storage levels are currently in a relatively healthy position but a range of strategies may need to be implemented. “The report requested will identify risk minimisation opportunities to provide water security, should the prolonged dry conditions continue.

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look at changes to the air caused by bushfire burn-offs, coal trains going through the Central Coast with fumes coming off them. “We want them to identify the risks and look at mitigating them. “We are determined to get this on the agenda this year – pollution is only going to get worse. “We want to hear about people’s actual experiences with pollution, even if it’s only dust from the building site next door. “We have to do all we can to maintain air quality,” Asquith said. Source: Interview, Jan 29 John Asquith, Chair, Community Environment Network

The route of the Mardi to Warnervale pipeline entral Coast through to Sparks Rd at Council’s investment in Council is Warnervale, which will the Mardi to Warnervale preparing to deliver provide water supply to pipeline would deliver one of the region’s Warnervale Town Centre multi-faceted benefits. “This project will ensure most significant and the rapidly expanding northern growth corridor,” that we can service i n f r a s t r u c t u r e she said. our growing northern projects, a nine “This project will suburbs and increase kilometre water enhance the water water security for our pipeline from Mardi transfer capability entire region,” she said. to Warnervale. between Central Coast The design phase Council and Hunter of the project has The $61m project Water, which further been completed and will boost water supply to the Central Coast’s improves water security construction is expected to start in 2020. rapidly growing northern for the two regions. “ E x t e n s i v e The community can suburbs and improve and find out more about the water security for the investigations planning have been project and ask questions entire region. undertaken to ensure at drop-in information Council Director, Water and Sewer, Bileen that we deliver a vital sessions on Saturday, Nel, said the Mardi to piece of infrastructure February 16, between 9 Warnervale Pipeline while also protecting the and 11am at Watanobbi Community Centre, and project was the next environment. “A range of innovative on Wednesday, February major step to enhance the Central Coast’s water techniques will be used 20, from 3 to5pm at to deliver the pipeline, Tuggerah Library. supply network. “The pipeline will run including the use of Source: from the existing Mardi trenchless methods.” Media release, Feb 4 Central Coast Council Mayor, Jane Smith, said Water Treatment Plant

Plan to be put in place C ouncil is calling for a report to ensure that there is a considered plan in place to secure the Coast’s water supply in light of frequent drought conditions, possible approval of Wallarah 2 and effects of climate change.

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“Identification of triggers for the potential introduction of water restrictions will also be outlined in the report. “We continue to closely monitor our water levels and actively remind our community of our permanent water wise rules.” Current dam levels are just under 60 percent. The level at which water restrictions may be introduced are based on a range of factors including water demands, seasonal outlook, population growth and best practice water resource management. Source: Media release, Sep 10 Central Coast Council media

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Council to resist compulsory introduction of Independent Hearing Assessment Panels

entral Coast Council is set to go into battle to retain its planning powers, with the passing of a resolution at its January 29 meeting to resist the introduction of an Independent Hearing Assessment Panel (IHAP) for the region. Mayor Jane Smith put up a successful Mayoral Minute, with councillors resolving to support Local Government NSW’s campaign against the compulsory introduction of IHAPs to local government areas. The panels, each comprising a chair, two independent expert members and a community member, assess Development Applications (DAs) made to local councils and were made mandatory for all Sydney Councils and Wollongong City Council from March 1, 2018.

According to the NSW Department of Planning, they are put in place so the process of assessing and determining DAs with a high corruption risk, sensitivity or strategic importance are transparent and accountable. The NSW Government now wants to extend the panels to Newcastle and the Central Coast, but Smith said the introduction of a panel on the Coast would cost Council money and reduce its level of service delivery to the community. “This is an issue of concern to councillors all over the state,” Smith said. “We want to see legislation changed so these panels are not mandatory. “Some councils might benefit from expert input, but basically, they are taking planning powers away from communities. “A key consideration for any DA should be

public interest, and democratically elected representatives are best placed to consider that.” Smith said it was worth noting that the current State Government made a pre-election promise of returning powers to councils. She stressed that ratepayers would be expected to pay for the cost of establishing and running the panel, which has been estimated at a cost of $100,000 per year, but would probably cost more on the Central Coast due to the number of applications regularly received. Council would also be required to cover court costs if IHAP decisions were challenged by applicants, even though Council would not have been the decision making authority. Despite complaints from, Councillor Greg Best, that councillors had been given only five days to consider the Mayoral Minute,

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and an unsuccessful amendment to provide a more considered response to the complex Kaldos Report which recommended IHAPs to the Minister for Planning, councillors voted to move immediately. They resolved that Council would reaffirm its position that it must be the decision maker for all planning matters on the Central Coast that aren’t subject to determination

by the Hunter and Central Coast Regional Planning Panel and oppose the introduction of an IHAP for the Central Coast. Council also resolved to work with Local Government NSW and other councils to campaign to restore planning powers to communities. Council will write to the Minister for Planning and local State MPs and candidates on the

Central Coast calling for pledges for a reform of the NSW planning system to restore the right of councils to choose whether to use local panels. Source: Agenda item 1.4 Central Coast Council meeting, Jan 29 Interview, Jan 30 Central Coast Mayor, Jane Smith Terry Collins, Journalist

Wyee railway station upgrade approved

lans for the s i g n i fi c a n t upgrade of Wyee railway station have been formally approved, with onsite groundwork investigations getting underway in March. The upgrade will include lifts to the platforms, providing access for customers with a disability, limited mobility, parents and carers with prams and those travelling with luggage. The design for the station will include three new lifts, improvements

to pathways from the Gorokan Rd and Wyee Rd car parks, and an additional accessible parking area within the Gorokan Rd commuter car park. There will also be a new kiss-and-ride space on Gorokan Rd, a new family accessible restroom and improved accessibility to the waiting room. State Member for Lake Macquarie, Greg Piper, said a contract to design and deliver the upgrade would be awarded in the coming weeks. “Onsite investigations for groundwork will begin in March and, once on board, the contractor will complete

the investigations which will guide the final design of the upgrade and a construction path,’’ Piper said. Once work is underway, the project will take about 12 to 18 months to complete. “While that may seem a little long to some, it has to be remembered that regular rail services have to be maintained and a lot of work is restricted to times when the trains aren’t running,” Mr Piper said. Source: Media release, Jan 22 Member for Lake Macquarie, Greg Piper

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NSW Food and Beverage Manufacturing Industry Development Strategy launched

e g i o n a l Development Australia, Central Coast, (RDACC) hosted the launch of the NSW Food and B e v e r a g e Manufacturing I n d u s t r y Development Strategy, at the University of N e w c a s t l e ’s Ourimbah Campus Business Incubator, on January 21. Officially launched by Minister for Primary Industries, Minister for Trade and Industry; Minister for Regional Water, Niall Blair, the strategy aims to encourage the state wide development of the food and beverage manufacturing industry NSW’s largest agribusiness sector, consisting of 3,600 businesses and employing close to 70,000 people.

RDACC staff and guests at the Business Incubator event RDACC Chair, Phil Walker, said he was especially pleased that the NSW Government decided to launch this important initiative here on the Central Coast. “We are a region with a strong history of food production, rich agricultural lands and a growing economy of food production and manufacture,” said Walker. “RDACC is proud to reinforce the Key Strategic Themes and Initiatives

of this Strategy, which include collaborating for commercial advantage and creating a fit for purpose workforce, particularly through the Central Coast Food Innovation Initiative. “As mentioned in the NSW Government’s Strategy, the Food Innovation Initiative provides a comparative advantage by leveraging our region’s existing strengths and realising economic benefit through growing and innovating

our local food industry. “The overarching objective of this Initiative is to grow jobs, build regional business competitiveness and encourage national and international trade through innovation reinforcing and supporting the overarching aims of the NSW Government’s state-wide Strategy launched on January 21,” he added. RDACC Director of Regional Development

and CEO, John Mouland, said the Coast’s food and beverage sector is an integral part of the Central Coast economy. “Manufacturing is our second highest value add industry here on the Coast, with an estimated value of $918m,” said Mouland. “Aside from our local food and beverage manufacturing capability, we are also home to a diverse sector covering smaller artisan food producers, high quality

primary food producers, as well as food service companies in catering and hospitality. “Our agricultural, food production and food retailing industry plays an integral role in our regional economy, with a combined value of $1019m, making this sector critical to the continuing success of our local economy,” Mouland said. Walker said the people of the Coast should be excited about the future of food and beverage manufacturing. “RDACC looks forward to partnering with the NSW Government to deliver the NSW Food and Beverage Manufacturing Development Strategy throughout our region and supporting the realisation of its outcomes across the state, to the benefit of our entire population,” Walker said. Source: Media release, Jan 21 Elizabeth Westrup, RDACC

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esidents have questioned why Ourimbah has been included in the Central Coast Council Affordable Housing Strategy. Ourimbah Region Residents Association (ORRA) President, Di Willard, said: “Ourimbah is located in a narrow valley along a flood plain surrounded by steep, heavily timbered hillsides. “When the flood and bushfire maps are overlaid, there is little land suitable for development,” Willard said. “Residents also questioned why Ourimbah was included when other suburbs on the railway line were not,” she said. “Lisarow has superior retail and other services. “Lisarow, Niagara Park and Narara all have transport services similar

Flood and bushfire maps with the smaller circle showing 400 metres from the town centre and the larger circle is 800 metres from the railway station; the arrow indicates the area (not coloured) that is unaffected by bushfire or flood to Ourimbah and larger flood zones with extra areas not affected by safety risks and costs,” flooding, yet none were she said. included.” “Although developers The report receive planning recommended that concessions for increased affordable housing be height, decreased floor located within 800 metres space ratios and parking, of the railway station there is no mechanism or 400 metres from the to ensure that they will shopping centre. charge affordable rents. “There is so little “We just can’t see suitable land that how any of this is going buildings would have to to help those who need extend into bushfire and affordable housing. “ORRA will be making recommendations in its submission to Central Coast Council that all affordable housing meets the ‘Character Test’ which is enshrined in the NSW legislation, and that new generation boarding houses are limited to 25 rooms, and that parking requirements of one car space for every two rooms are enforced. “ORRA fought very hard against a proposed four storey 100 room boarding house that was rejected by the Land and Environment Court because it was an inappropriate development. We offer the most effective way “While we are not to learn French with our methods, opposed to development per se, we would like to developed over 130 years see that buildings are in • Very experienced teachers keeping with the existing character of Ourimbah. • Individual attention “ORRA believes it is • Small classes vital to achieve a balance • Limited Places between the need for affordable housing and the amenity of the existing residents of Ourimbah. “We have concerns that the implementation of this policy without safeguards could For more information ring: lead to inappropriate development that would East Gosford: Félix have a negative impact on Ph: 4339 1151 the village of Ourimbah.”

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Wyong Race Club lodges $6m master plan proposal

yong Race Club filed a Development Application with Central Coast Council for Stage One of a planned $6m expansion of its thoroughbred track and training operation. The first stage of the planned development is the construction of a $3.5m all-weather training track to accommodate more horses to be trained at Wyong. The new track will be built inside the two existing sand training tracks in the centre of the racecourse. Wyong Race Club is working with Racing NSW to expand the number of horses able to be trained locally from about 220 now, to more than 300 long term. The Club’s $6m Master Plan provides for new stabling, along with the relocation of the race day

tie-up stall and race day float parking, from the stabling area to the Rose St end of the racecourse. The club says that Wyong Race Club is one of the leading Provincial Racing Clubs in NSW, staging 22 race meetings each year, and providing employment for more than 100 locals, including administration and track staff, together with trainers, stable staff and track riders. Wyong Race Club CEO, David Jewell, said the planned $6m development of the track and training facilities would reinforce the club’s long term position as one of the major regional training centres in Australia, and it is expected to generate another 30 or more fulltime local jobs, when completed. Jewell said that while racing was a big business, the club operates as not for profit organisation, with Wyong

governed by a voluntary Board elected by the Club’s members, along with three independent directors appointed for their business skills. The Club’s major days attract between 2,500 and 3,000 people, with the club employing up to 140 casual staff to assist with the delivery of these events. In 2019. Wyong Race Club will distribute more than $mM in prizemoney, which goes mainly to the horse owners, as well as a percentage share being paid to the trainers, jockeys and stable staff. Wyong Race Club has been in business on its present site since 1912, with the club having invested more than $20m over the years developing its facilities, which are amongst the best in New South Wales, outside of the metropolitan area. Source: Wyong Race Club website, Jan 14

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he Greens political party has launched its State election campaigns for the seats of Swansea and Lake Macquarie. Swansea candidate, Doug Williamson, has spent most of his working life in public education as a science teacher and outdoor educator. He strongly opposes seismic testing off our coast, backed by his scientific understanding of the damage this does to marine wildlife. He is looking forward to campaigning with the local community on this

and other issues. Lake Macquarie candidate is Kim Grierson. She has been concerned with climate change since her university days in the late 1970s and will campaign for a strong renewable energy policy in NSW that advances a just transition to renewables which, she says, creates more jobs than coal ever has. Having worked in the TAFE system she strongly believes in free public education and an efficient public transport system that makes this education easily accessible. People will have a

Kim Grierson chance to meet Doug and Kim at Meet Your Greens Candidates evening to be held at Swansea Centre on Tuesday, February 12, 6.30pm and Toronto Library on Monday, February 18 at 6.30pm. Also attending the meetings will be the NSW Greens Upper House lead candidates David Shoebridge MLC and Abigail Boyd who resides on the Central Coast. For more information phone Doug on 0431047805 or Kim on 0413448184. Source: Media release, Feb 4 Ingrid Schraner, Greens Lake Macquarie

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Liberal Party candidate announced

he Liberal Party has endorsed traditional Chinese medical doctor and acupuncturist, Ying Shu Li-Cantwell, as its candidate for the seat of Wyong in the March 23 State Election.

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Born in Guangzhou, China, Li-Cantwell gained her qualifications in both nursing and traditional Chinese medicine before arriving in Australia 24 years ago. She has also completed a Diploma of Health Counselling, followed by a Masters in Health Science, at Western Sydney University. She lives in Wyong with her husband, Justin and two children, and runs her own business, Hong and Lan Natural Therapy Centre in Toukley. As well as holding the position of Vice Chair of the NSW committee of the Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association, Li-Cantwell is an active volunteer in

the community. She provides acupuncture treatments to clients in drug and alcohol rehabilitation at The Glen, and volunteers with St Vincent de Paul’s Compeer community mental health program. “Even as a child, I knew my purpose was to help people,” Li-Cantwell said. “I believe I have the right kind of experience to serve our community, and a Liberal government is best positioned to take the pressure off families and support small businesses.

“Thanks to the Berejiklian Government’s great economic management, we are no longer in debt, and can invest in more acute services and local facilities. “The government has, for example, announced a $200m redevelopment of Wyong Hospital, as well as record transport infrastructure programs such as the fast rail network proposal for the Central Coast.” Li-Cantwell said she would begin campaigning immediately alongside Terrigal MP, Adam Crouch, Liberal candidate for The Entrance, Brian Perrum, and Liberal candidate for Gosford, Sue Dengate. “I am passionate about this community and look forward to hearing from residents and local business owners on what matters to them most,” she said. Source: Media release, Jan 29 Marie Hogg, Liberal Party Campaign Headquarters

Central Coast Council Seniors Festival Concert 2019

Securing your water supply

MARDI TO WARNERVALE PIPELINE The Mardi to Warnervale Pipeline project is the next major step to enhance the water supply network for the Central Coast. This $61million project will deliver a vital piece of infrastructure to boost water supply to the Central Coast's rapidly growing northern suburbs. The pipeline will increase water transfer capacity between Central Coast Council and Hunter Water, which will further improve water security for both regions.

Help us celebrate the NSW Seniors Festival and join in the many events being held across the Central Coast. Pick up your full program of events from your local 50+ Leisure & Learning Centre, Senior Centre or local library. A full program can also be found online at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/news

The community can ﬁnd out more about the project and ask questions at a Drop-In Information Session:  Saturday 16 February 2019, 9am-11am, Watanobbi Community Centre (1 Harrington Close, Watanobbi)  Thursday 21 February 2019, 3pm-5pm, Tuggerah Library (Westﬁeld Tuggerah). Find more information and stay up-to-date by visiting yourvoiceourcoast.com/M2WP

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July 18, 2011

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Unionists storm the Bastille in Gosford

New depot to help deliver building program

The proposed concept received overwhelming community support at the Gosford Challenge Mid Term Review and well known performing artists, celebrities and business people have also lent their support. Gosford Council is

Media Release 12 Nov 2010 Belidna Suann, Central Coast Leagues Club

Changes to dog exercise areas in Davistown, Kincumber and Saratoga

usgrid (formerly Energy Australia) has relocated its logistical headquarters to Somersby to help deliver one of Australia’s largest infrastructure programs.

The new 22,000m2 warehouse and distribution centre will become the centre of the electrical supplier’s $8 billion network upgrade, including the holding station for major electrical equipment such as transformers and cables. Ausgrid’s managing director Mr George Maltabarow said the Central Coast was fast becoming an important cog in the company’s operations. “Our network administrative services

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osford City Council has endorsed the re-opening of the dog off leash exercise area at Illoura Reserve, Mireen Ave Davistown.

on the Central Coast are based at Tuggerah and we’re building a new superdepot at Ourimbah,” Mr Maltabarow said. “They are now joined by our central warehouse at Somersby that will become the key point to supply equipment needed for our $8 billion network upgrade.” Mr Maltabarow said Ausgrid already had 350 people stationed on the Central Coast helping to deliver $600 million of electrical upgrades and

70,000 maintenance tasks each year across the region. “We have now directly employed another 13 people from the Central Coast to help run this new warehouse,” he said. “It is a central point for our network operations, so its location, scale and technology will help drive even greater efficiency in delivering one of Australia’s largest infrastructure programs.” The site was previously used by Coles as a central

distribution facility, but has since undergone an $11 million fit out to allow the safe and efficient storage of electrical equipment. “It will accommodate an expected 64% increase in general materials and three times the number of cable deliveries required for our capital works program,” Mr Maltabarow said. “It will also mean a more secure, safer and better controlled facility.” Media Release, 3 Mar 2011 Allyn Hamonet, Ausgrid

Woy Woy Rd receives upgrade grant

he NSW Government has provided $128,000 for the upgrade of Woy Woy Rd, Kariong, with completion expected by mid-March.

“These upgrades will provide a safer, smoother route for motorists”, said Labor candidate for Gosford Ms Katie Smith. “I look forward to the upgrades completion in

Kaitlin Watts, 12 Nov 2010 Interviewees: Allyn Hamonet, Rush Ross and Joanne Hughes

mid-march and an improved journey on Woy Woy road”, said Ms Smith. “I’d ask everyone persevere. I have experienced the congestion that has built up this week

first hand. “But can assume you that there will be a greatly improved journey on Woy Woy road once the project is finished,” she said. Ms Smith said she is

Ms Smith sent a letter to the Gosford Council general manager Mr Peter Wilson stating that it had been brought to her attention by several members of the public that Cr Holstein may be using Council facilities to benefit his campaign. “Matters reported included holding meetings with relevant persons in the Mann St building and use of Council staff for campaign matters,” said Ms Smith. “I am now aware that he is holding meetings with members of the public to discuss campaign matters in Council run buildings. “It is not case where he is meeting with community groups operating out of the building as an invited speaker but he is actually running his campaign on these occasions,” said Ms Smith. Cr Holstein said the unfounded allegations concerned the use of the Over 50s facilities and a recent meeting with the shadow minister for arts Mr Anthony Roberts. “This just goes to show that this is nothin

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Council agrees to memorandum

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Over 6,500 homes lose power due to severe storms

A road closure on the Central Coast

A tree down at Waratah Rd, Mangrove Mountain, which brought down 11,000 Volt powerlines

round 6,500 homes in Peats Ridge, Mooney Mooney, Kariong, Kulnura, Mount White and Narara were without power over the weekend of February 23 and 24 following severe storms in the region.

Additional crews from Ausgrid were sent from Newcastle and Sydney to assist in the restoration efforts as well as tree trimming crews to help cut away large trees and branches entangled in the electricity network. In some sections of major cable from Ausgrid's Somersby Zone Substation, large trees had fallen every 200 metres, making

the repair job even more difficult. Gosford SES controller Mr Rolf Poole said 200 calls were received from the Gosford area regarding damaged roofs, fallen trees, leaking roofs and floods. Flooding occurred on the Central Coast Highway at the Racecourse Rd intersection, Shepard St in Umina, Wells St in Springfield and Showground

Rd Narara. NSW Police deputy state emergency operations controller, assistant commissioner Alan Clarke said emergency service personnel were "frustrated that valuable time and resources were being wasted to rescue motorists who were blatantly ignoring signs that roads are closed". “We are again appealing for motorists, and members

of the public to never enter floodwaters or cross flooded causeways. “It is dangerous for them and for those who have to rescue them. “Emergency services are tied up assisting people who have been affected by the weather and shouldn’t have to divert their resources to those who don’t heed warnings and act in a foolish manner. “Motorists intending to drive are urged to slow down, be patient and drive to the conditions as many

roads are affected by surface water. “Most importantly motorists need to be mindful of the dangers of flooded roads due to hidden dangers and debris. "Drivers should never enter floodwaters or cross flooded causeways,” assistant commissioner Clarke said. In the 24 hours leading up to Saturday, February 23, Narara received 36mm of rain, Kincumber 25mm and Lisarow 38mm. On Sunday, February

24, Kincumber had 64mm, Narara had 72 and Lisarow received 122mm. A number of beaches were closed over the weekend including Avoca, Copacabana, Killcare, North Avoca and Wamberal due to dangerous sea conditions. Media Release, 24 Feb 2013 Ausgrid Media Media Release, 23 Feb 2013 NSW Police Media Website, 24 Feb 2013 Bureau of Meteorology

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Reg ona Bus ness Chambe epo s d op n bus ness confidence NSW Bus ness Chambe Cen a Coas s ca ng on a po ca pa es o ou ne he po c es o suppo ng bus ness p o o he Ma ch 23 s a e e ec on w h confidence n Gos o d and inal preparations are being made as Riverside Park gets ready to unveil its latest development on Friday, August 9.

The four-storey tower will become home to the new Reliance GP Super Clinic. “The Riverside Office Tower currently paves the way for a greener future with optimum energy efficiency and guaranteed savings in light and power,” said Riverside Park proprietor Mr Matthew Gibbens. “It is the only building on the Central Coast to have a 4.5 star NABER rating,” he said. The Office Tower covers a total of 6,300m² in size and boasts a grand foyer complete with sandstone feature walls, two lifts, Jimmy G’s cafe and pharmacy.

Other tenants include FLSmidth and Commonwealth Bank Business Banking. The GP Super Clinic will include 14 doctors, 30 medical specialists, 33 treatment rooms, pathology, radiology and X-ray services and more. The Clinic will have an emphasis on preventative health care and operate seven days per week until 10pm. To-date the Gibbens Group for Riverside Park have completed projects in conjunction with major national brands including Dan Murphy’s, KFC, Storage King, Westpac, Australian Red Cross and

MoneyWise. “All work completed by the Gibbens Group remains on target in terms of budget and timeframes”, Mathew Gibbens said. While the majority of the office tower is now leased, there are still some spaces available for sale or lease starting from 76m² in size. The next stage of the development is already underway with the construction of the 15,000m2 Masters Home Improvement and Medical Suites building due for completion by December. Media release, 12 Jul 2013 Matthew Gibbens, Riverside Park

Kibbleplex funding rejected

osford Council has missed out on round four Regional Development Australia Funding (RDAF) which had been sought for the proposed Kibbleplex project in the Market Town building in Gosford.

The Learning and Enterprise Centre proposal involved the establishment of a City Library and business hub, teleworking facilities and a university presence. The application for $7 million in funding, to be matched by council’s $8.1 million contribution, was unsuccessful. “It seems that once again the Central Coast misses out on significant infrastructure that would have provided better jobs

and better education for our children,” said Cr Jeff Strickson. A meeting will now be requested with the newly elected deputy prime minister Mr Anthony Albanese to discuss why the application was not accepted even though it met all the essential criteria and had support from the wider community. Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill said that, like all locals, she was disappointed that the

funding for the project was not successful. “I understand that the applications are awarded on merit by an independent panel,” said Ms O’Neill. “I am committed to the fight to fund Kibbleplex, a comprehensive answer to Gosford’s employment and educational needs. “I see it as a joint project with Gosford Council, and other community partners. I am proud of the investment that we have already brought to Gosford

with the early rollout of the National Broadband Network. “New businesses are already relocating to the Coast to take advantage of the superfast and reliable broadband services available in the CBD. “We have also recently secured $2.3m for the Gosford TAFE to run the E-Links educational program, only made possible with the NBNEnabled Education and Skills Services Program. “Gosford City Council was awarded an additional $668,000 under round four of the RDAF for local community infrastructure.

“We are investing in regional Australia. “I welcome Chris Holstein’s public declaration of support for the project, and hope that funds from the State Government follow. “While this round of RDAF is over, I will continue to fight very hard for the $7.5m being sought for this project. “I know how much it means to our community and the important message it will send to prospective investors that Gosford is open for business and open to opportunity,” said Ms O’Neill. Liberal candidate

for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks said she was also disappointed that the funding didn’t come through. “The Kibbleplex project would create badly needed new jobs and business and educational facilities in the centre of Gosford, but now the whole project is in jeopardy.” Gosford Council Agenda UM.4, 2 Jul 2013 Media release, 3 Jul 2013 Richard Mehrtens, Office of Deborah O’Neill Media release, 15 Jul 2013 Mary Doherty, Office of Lucy Wicks

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Development association backs airport proposal

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egional Development Australia Central Coast NSW has announced it is eager to see a Central Coast site, considered as part of a study into the need for a second Sydney airport.

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Coastal residents protest

o a s t a l Residents Incorporated held a sea level rally on Friday, April 27, at Gosford City Park to protest against the encoding of S149 (5) planning certificates.

The sea level rise rally in Gosford

owners. “But the mayor then announced a need to raise public funds through a rate increase to support a commercial project that would be constructed on equally adversely affected land,” said Mr Aiken. Gosford Council has claimed that over 9000 properties were potentially affected by Sea Level Rise, but according to Mr Aiken, the projections were based on exaggerated claims of the CSIRO. “The sea level rise

records from Fort Denison, Newcastle and Port Kembla do not agree with the recent claims by the CSIRO that NSW waters indicate an average sea level rise of 5mm average per year from 1993 until 2011. “This is a blatant exaggeration of facts. “The Australian Bureau of Meteorology Australian Sea Level Survey 2009 states that average Australian Sea Level over an average of 42 years is 1.4mm-year with a standard deviation of 0.7mm-year.

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“The same survey states that Fort Denison, Newcastle and Port Kembla have averaged less than 1mm sea level rise for periods up to 100 years. “Manly Hydraulics Laboratory, a NSW State Government agency, manages 21 tide gauges including five open ocean gauges and including Fort Denison which provides high quality long term sea level data to government agencies around the world. “The CSIRO has ignored this information and instead

published a document that indicates an average 5mm sea level rise for NSW Coastal Waters from 1993 until 2007 while Fort Denison indicates 0.4mm per year for the same period. “An exaggeration of over 1000 per cent. “Gosford Council appeared to support Tanya Plibersek and Deborah O’Neill who cornered a group of retirees, threatened them with coastal flooding of their properties unless a carbon tax was put in place and then walked away. “Gosford Council has also walked away. “Gosford Council will not engage in the consultation that was promised and our mayor, in an ABC local broadcast, has labelled those who oppose the decision of Gosford Council as sceptics. “We are sceptical. “We are sceptical of the claims made by Gosford Council that 9000 properties are affected and apparently being so concerned, Council still continues to retain information on planning certificates knowing how damaging this information has become,” he said.

to the Insurance Council of Australia to ensure individual insurance companies determine their premiums in an appropriate manner and so avoid unjustifiable increases in annual premiums. Coastal Residents Incorporated president Mr Len Gibbon spoke to Council at its meeting of Tuesday, May 1, and said the s149 (5) planning certificate was “invalid”. He said Council was acting outside of their authority and was “guilty of destroying whole

communities”. “We call it irresponsible vandalism,” he said. Gosford mayor Cr Laurie Maher said he thought insurance companies were abusing the policy. Council developed sea level rise vulnerability mapping and, as part of developing these maps, used its discretion to share that information with current and future owners via a s149 (5) message. The message stated that the land had been identified as being potentially affected by sea level rise of up to

0.9m by the year 2100 as adopted by Council at its meeting held on December 1, 2009. It went on to say that: “Council’s adopted sea level rise planning level of 0.9m is consistent with the NSW State Government’s Sea Level Rise Policy Statement.” “All applications to develop the land need to consider sea level rise but as council does not currently have relevant strategic plans with respect to management of sea level rise for the area, no specific sea level rise development controls apply to this land. “Council is currently undertaking a program of studies that may affect future development on the land.”

The NSW Sea Level Rise Policy was released in October 2009 and provided sea level rise planning benchmarks to assist council in risk assessment and planning. In August 2010 the “NSW Coastal Planning Guideline: Adapting to Sea Level Rise” was released by the State Government establishing planning principles to be applied by local government without clear direction or legislative backing. The process also lacked any form of communication strategy or community consultation from the State Government. Council’s report of Tuesday, May 1, stated that it had attempted to seek clarification and clearer direction on various issues

Gosford Council Agenda NM.7, 1 May 2012

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Issue 42

Community objections overruled

Gosford Public School Action Group chairperson Ms Jackie Draper, Central Coast Greens representative Ms Kate da Costa and Henry Kendall High School P and C president Mr Rob Wilcox spoke to the panel along with Teachers Federation representative Ms Debbie Westacott, Gosford Public School P and C president Mr Stephan Thomas and Gosford Waterfront Action Group representative Mr Gary Jackson. “The whole proposal and documentation has been insultingly inadequate,” said Ms da Costa. “The refusal of both

the previous and current government to consider any other site than Henry Kendall High School has reduced the time for proper planning, but

the children of Gosford Public School and Henry Kendall High School should not be punished for government intransigence.

“This will set precedence for mergers and the selloff of schools around the state. “Many people worked tirelessly on this campaign,

supported by Dr John Kaye, Greens MLC in State Parliament. “The petition, with over 10,500 signatures, thousands

Federal Court rules against Lehman Brothers

of letters, the teachers the parents and everyone who has to make this transition work have been ignored. “This State government was elected on a promise to listen to and empower local communities, but this forced relocation over the wishes of the entire community has made a mockery of the Coalition’s promise. “The move, promoted as a way of paying for much needed and overdue upgrades, is a false economy. “As soon as the new school opens, it and the high school will be at capacity. “The Government will find itself very soon having to pay for an entire new school, but they appear to only be interested in the current budget. “We will be keeping a close eye on the merged schools and the old waterfront site to see how long it takes for anything to appear there which will benefit the community,” said Ms da Costa.

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final orders that will confirm osford Council has said it will seek legal advice following the Council’s decision to instigate said. “And whilst we may details of the compensation ruling from the Federal Court of Australia on Friday, September legal action against Lehman 21, that investment company Lehman Brothers Australia is Brothers in a bid to recoup never receive all of our funds that Lehman Brothers Australia funds lost in financial products invested, any money recovered will be liable for. liable for millions of dollars lost by Councils via failed investments.

Wingecarribee Shire Council, along with City of Swan and Parkes Shire Councils, led the class action case, which involved a total of 72 plaintiffs. Although Gosford Council was not involved in the class action case, Council’s director of corporate services, Mr Nic Pasternatsky said Council

would be following the case closely and would be guided by their own independent legal advice. Wingecarribee Shire Council was seeking to recover approximately $20million in potential losses. The court found that the Council was misled by negligent advice and that the

Australian arm of Lehman Brothers, previously known as Grange Securities, had engaged in deceptive conduct, breach of contract and a breach of its fiduciary duties. Newly elected mayor, and Chair of Wingecarribee Council’s Finance Committee, Cr Juliet Arkwright said the decision vindicated the

known as collaterised debt obligations (CDOs). “This case has been an ongoing process, and we are very pleased with the result. “We can now attempt to recoup funds,” Cr Arkwright said. “However the ruling does not stipulate how much, or indeed when we can expect to see monies returned,” she

will have an enormous benefit for the community as it will be fed back into Council services and community assets.” Wingecarribee Shire Council has already recovered $8.6 million from CDO investments, and still holds $11.6 million. The Council now awaits a court date in November when Justice Steven Rares will give

The presentation will offer the general public access to their controversial and surprising research that identifies close links between Australia and ancient Egypt as well as identifying some 25 separate art stylestechniques of Aboriginal and Egyptian origin. Mr Strong said he believes that the Central Coast region has an ancient history written in stone that has been hidden for thousands of years. Mr Von Senff said he was so taken by the discovery of ancient hieroglyphs in the Kariong area that he has devoted his second PhD entirely to the subject.

eedback is being sought on the key planning controls to support the proposed revitalisation of the Gosford waterfront area, known as The Landing at Gosford.

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Hieroglyphs found at Kariong

The proposed development area on the Gosford waterfront

Media Release, 6 Apr 2012 Pat Aiken, Coastal Residents Incorporated

that surrounded sea level rise encoding, however, the State Government to date has failed to provide any clear and consistent direction for Councils on the NSW coast. “NSW coastal communities are confused and angry at the differences of planning and communication strategies being undertaken by Councils. “This frustration can only be resolved by direction from the State Government as to specifically when and what messages should be placed on s149 certificates to ensure consistency across all Councils.”

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Council to seek advice on sea level rises

osford Council has resolved to write to the Minister for the Central Coast, NSW Department of Planning and Infrastructure, NSW Office of Environment and Heritage and the Commonwealth Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency to request a consistent approach to sea level rise mapping and property certificate messaging to relevant land owners across the eastern seaboard of NSW.

Council will also seek advice on the implications should it withdraw the section 149 certificate message pertaining to sea level rise until the NSW State Government provides direction for a consistent approach and message. It will also continue to assist community members in dealing with insurance companies where they have received significantly increased insurance premiums due to flood risk and will write to the State Government requesting they make representations

d e c i s i o n was made on Thursday, September 20, by the Joint Regional Planning Panel (JRPP) to approve the development application to relocate Gosford Public School to the grounds of Henry Kendall High School.

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Feedback sought for The Landing

The published reasons for judgment and the summary of the decision are available at www.fedcourt.gov.au.

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December 5, 2011

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February 26, 2013

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aware that there are other road works underway and has asked everyone to take care. “This is a difficult time but the end result will be worth it,” she said.

December 3, 2013

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Issue 92

Kings Estate Terrigal multi-million dollar land release approved

osford Council has given the green light for the final land release in Terrigal, approving the Stevens Group’s master-planned development – Kings Estate Terrigal.

Kings Estate Terrigal will deliver 135 lots on 54.1 hectares of land located on Kings Ave at Terrigal, of which 18 hectares will be set aside to ensure the environment and ambience of the land is maintained. This will be the first major residential development in Terrigal in more than 10 years, after the Stevens Group lodged a DA with Gosford Council earlier this year. The approved DA reflects a lower density development, with land that backs onto natural reserves and has an overall 135 lots, ranging from around 570m2 to more than 2,700m2. The development is scheduled to be completed in various stages, with 18 hectares allocated to Gosford Council under the Coastal Open Space

“The Community Title will allow for the effective management of community assets into the future and the creation of guidelines to steer the architectural integrity of the development, guaranteeing homes suit the landform and environment. “We are very excited about this project and what it means for Terrigal and the Central Coast. “This is the last land release in Terrigal and follows a 17-year rezoning and approval process. “With pent up interest from buyers, generated from the long wait for the land, it is anticipated that when lots go to market in mid-October, many of the lots will be snatched up in record time,” said Mr Stevens. Kings Estate Terrigal is named after the King family who were the original land owners in the area.

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he Gosford B u s i n e s s Improvement District (GBID) P r o m o t i o n s Committee held its annual Gosford City Christmas Parade on Saturday, November 30.

Entries had been coming in from across the Central Coast in the lead up to the event, with community groups, organisations and businesses all wanting to join the Christmas Parade. GBID manager Mr Paul Brasch said the annual Christmas Parade was a well-established tradition in Gosford where Mann St is blocked off and transformed

with all the colour and excitement of a Christmas Parade. “The Parade attracted thousands of people who lined Mann St ready to see what we roll out,” Mr Brasch said. The parade saw marching bands, vintage cars and fire engines, costumed characters, business floats, roller girls, animals and Santa of course. Central Coast Highland Dancing Inc won the business award for the Christmas Parade. The organisation won a $5,000 media package which will be used to further promote Highland Dancing in the Central Coast Region. Market stalls were set

up from 9am on the day in Kibble Park. The parade travelled down Mann St, Gosford, at 11am, and ran until just before midday. After the parade, there were many free activities for the whole family in Kibble Park, entertainment on the main stage and food and gift market stalls. There were also jumping castles, Zorb balls, train rides, a giant chess set, giant snow dome and a waterslide. Media release, 20 Nov 2013 Paul Brasch, Gosford Business Improvement District Website, 2 Dec 2013 Facebook

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Issue 82

“Aunty” lovers protest suspected cuts to the ABC

oters in the Robertson electorate gathered outside the office of local member Ms Lucy Wicks on Wednesday, May 7, to urge her to plead a special case to protect the ABC, joining thousands making simultaneous petition deliveries around the country. Waving signs and chanting, a group of 35 residents hand delivered a 240,000 strong petition and a bunch of bananas to the office of Ms Wicks on the day that Federal Cabinet met to finalise changes to the upcoming Budget. Jack Lloyd from Umina, who organised the Robertson petition delivery, said: “I got involved because I want to make sure my local member understands how important the ABC is to our region.” More than 1,400 residents of Robertson signed the petition with two public meetings held recently with a focus on the effects of budget cuts on ABC operations on the Central Coast and nationally. Mr Lloyd, however, said that within 24 hours of the petition delivery to over 60 Members of the House of Representatives across Australia, a media leak indicated that Federal Cabinet had decided to axe the ABC overseas service. “Closure of the ABC overseas service is a direct contravention of the ABC Charter because it stops

Protestors outside the office of Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks

the ABC from broadcasting directly to Australian residents living overseas. “Furthermore, the impact of budget cuts makes it more likely that we will lose the local radio station, ABC 92.5. “So much for the promises of our Prime Minister, Tony Abbott and our local representative, Ms Lucy Wicks,” said Mr Lloyd. “Mr Abbott said prior to the Federal election that there would be ‘no cuts to the ABC’.” Mr Lloyd said Ms Wicks met for half an hour with leaders of the delivery protest

and said the government had no plans to privatise or alter the charters of the ABC or SBS. She said that she had personally met with ABC representatives to emphasise the importance of retaining the local ABC 92.5 station. She said she hoped that it could be relocated to another location when its lease in Erina Fair expires in July. She emphasised that the government had undertaken a review of the ABC because it wanted to be sure that efficient use was being made of taxpayer funds.

However, she did not respond directly to the request that she plead a special case for the ABC with the Minister for Communications, the Hon. Malcolm Turnbull. Members of Friends of the ABC emphasised that because of the topography and the geography of the Central Coast, only two of five ABC radio services could be accessed by local resident and an upgrade was needed rather than cuts to service. Over 65 petition deliveries took place in regional towns and cities across every state and territory, including

in the electorates of key budget decision-makers, Communication Minister Turnbull, Treasurer Hockey and Prime Minister Abbott. GetUp’s national director Sam Mclean said: “This is the fastest growing petition we’ve ever had and it’s on the way to being our biggest, which underlines just how seriously Australians take this threat to their ABC.” “Now, with petition deliveries happening at Federal MPs’ offices right across the country, thousands of Australians are making it clear they love their

ABC and are ready to fight for it.”In a formal statement to Coast Community News, Ms Wicks said she had met with presenter Scott Levi and producers at ABC Central Coast 92.5 FM regarding the relocation of the station. “I have been told by the ABC that the relocation of the ABC Central Coast studio is an issue with the lease and they are currently looking at suitable alternative sites but there are certainly no plans not to continue the service,” said Ms Wicks. “As the local member, I am a strong supporter of local radio here on the Coast, and have written to ABC managing director Mark Scott to express this, and met with ABC State director Peter Longman in January. “As the mid-year financial outlook revealed, the Budget is in a much worse state than Labor had forecast. “If left unchanged, the Commonwealth Budget would be heading to combined deficits of $123 billion over the next four years. “That is why the Coalition is reviewing every public agency to ensure taxpayers are getting full value for money. “The ABC and SBS are no exception, they have an obligation to their owners, the Australian people, to run their organisations as efficiently and cost effectively as possible,” said Ms Wicks.

Media releases, 7 & 9 May 2014 Jack Lloyd, Umina Media statement, 7 May 2014 Tim Sowden, office of Lucy Wicks MP

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. System. The Coastal Open Space System includes part of Kincumba Mountain. Stevens Group managing director Mr John Stevens said: “The focus

for us on this development is very much on delivering an estate that embraces the natural beauty of the area and ensures the waterways and wildlife corridors are kept to the highest

of standards, while also boasting large lots. “To achieve this, we have dropped the density on site to ensure a minimum lot size of 570m2, while maintaining the natural

landscape by earmarking a substantial portion of the land to the Coastal Open Space System. “Further to this, the site will be developed under Community Title.

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200 EDITIONS! Your Future Central Coast discussion paper launched

inister for Planning Ms Pru Goward and Minister for the Central to harness the region’s full is planning for a growing plan. Like the discussion Coast and Assistant Minister for Planning Mr Rob Stokes potential,” Ms Goward said. Central Coast now.” Mr Stokes said: “As the The Your Future Central paper, the draft plan will launched the Department of Planning and Environment’s discussion paper Your Future Central Coast on Friday, September 19. Coast grows, it’s critical we Coast discussion paper is be released for further With the population of the Central Coast projected to increase to almost 387,000 by 2031, the Discussion Paper was launched to

kick start the conversation about the Coast’s future, in particular the focus on creating more jobs closer to home.

“The Central Coast is a great place to live and raise a family, but there are real challenges we need to address if the community is

have the jobs, transport, roads, health services and jobs to allow the area to thrive in the future and that’s why the NSW Government

the first step in developing this plan. Feedback received will inform the draft regional growth and infrastructure

consultation and feedback.

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Falling object All potential candidates should be asked where they stand on major issues nearly causes A double fatality T

oday (January 21), at approximately 12 noon, I was involved in a car accident on the Old Pacific Hwy, at the junction of Old Tuggerah Rd. A truck southbound was rounding a sweeping bend when a sheet metal object about 60cm square flew off and hit my car. It first hit the righthand mudguard, then the right-hand pillar, sheared the side mirror off, shattered the rear passenger window, and shattered the rear righthand quarter window.

FORUM I could not lift the sheet metal as it was too heavy, so I dragged it off the road for safety reasons. The truck didn’t stop. If anyone has any information pertaining to the truck or witnessed the accident, I urge you to contact the police. This accident could have killed me or my wife if that sheet of metal was over another 15cm. We were terribly shaken by this event. Thankfully we are ok. Email, Jan 21 Reg Johnson, Wyong

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s the findings of the Royal Commission into the Murray-Darling Basin become apparent, Tony Burke MP, a major player, seeks some wriggle room, and blames other ministers for the gross mismanagement and potential illegalities by the so called authorities. It will eventually be found that the Central Coast authorities also have a similar disrespect for our Tuggerah Lakes system and the human health of those who live side by side with PFAS contamination, and 50-year-old, unlined, ash dams being filled in with a mixture of clean fill and asbestos, that has had the major contractor sacked. Credible cancer cluster reports indicating that

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FORUM all forms of cancer are rampant, air pollution, and massive asthma issues have been released, with environmental authorities failing to protect our precious and sensitive environment. From illegal gross tips in the south, polluted lagoons in popular tourism destinations, further coal mines, and a conglomeration of major issues associated in the north, it could be argued that all levels of government have failed our communities. We are the second

largest Local Government Area and the third largest aging population in NSW, yet our health seems to come a poor second after the State Government’s Central Coast Regional Plan 2036 indicates and supports a further 40,500 more homes, with a population increase of over 101,000 more people in the north alone. The Federal Government is intent in carrying out seismic testing off our coastline with the potential of gas or oil rigs off our beaches. Yet the author of the Government’s Marine Bioregional Plan for the Temperate East Marine Region (coastline off the Central Coast), Former Environment Minister, Tony Burke MP, once again, says one thing and does the complete opposite. We have very few choices or opportunities to have our voices heard. No good writing to your

elected representatives, as your concerns, especially if they are hard hitting, will fall on deaf ears. We have a State and Federal Election occurring over the next few months. Neither Liberal nor Labor are showing any signs of protecting our environment, except David Harris MP (Wyong). I suggest that everyone seek out all potential candidates for both elections and confront them to where exactly they stand on these issues. If you receive no reply or they sit on the fence, then you know which ones not to vote for. Inundate all politicians and Councillors, as they just can’t sit back and watch the Central Coast deteriorate further and blame someone else. Email, Jan 31 Gary Blaschke, Lake Munmorah

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Narara rapist pleads guilty

Two men charged with 17 offences following a police pursuit T

wo men have been charged with 17 offences, following a police pursuit through the Coast’s north.

he Woongarrah man accused of abducting and raping a 12-year-old girl in Narara, as she walked to school on May 15, 2017, has pleaded guilty to all 10 charges of aggravated and indecent sexual assault of a minor and kidnapping laid against him in relation to the incident, during a trial held in Gosford Criminal Court on January 31. In an Agreed Statement of Facts read in court, it was revealed the man, who at the time was a

contractor worker for the National Broadband Network, planned the attack and subsequent sexual assault after learning that children frequently utilised the secluded walking track whilst working in the area. The court was told that the attack was meticulously planned, with the man, whose identity has been supressed for legal reasons, having waited in nearby bushland in a camouflage ghillie suit, for a victim. It then heard how the 33-year-old man coerced his victim to

follow him into bushland, under threat of physical violence, before he bound and gagged her. He then sexually assaulted the 12-year-old before tying her to a tree and raping her. After the attack, the man let the girl go, and she fled to Narara Public School. Police and Emergency services were then called to the scene. The man, who has been detained since his arrest in August, 2017, pleaded guilty via video-link. He will be sentenced in April. Source: Court case, Jan 31 Court notes, Jan 31 Dilon Luke, Journalist

Shot fired through window of Blue Haven home

olice are investigating a public place shooting in Blue Haven. At about 10:30pm on Wednesday, January 2, police were called to Waugh Cls, Blue Haven, after a shot was fired

through the window of a home. The adult occupants of the home were injured. A crime scene was established, which

is being forensically examined. Detectives from Tuggerah Lakes Police District continue with inquiries into the incident. Source: Media release, Jan 3 NSW Police Media

Officers from Tuggerah Lakes Police District attempted to stop the driver of a Holden Commodore when he was seen at a service station at Lake Munmorah, about 6:30pm, on Saturday, January 12. Police will allege the driver refused to stop and a pursuit was initiated, continuing through Lake Munmorah to Budgewoi and Halekulani, before the car crashed at Buff Point. The driver, a 25-year-

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P Plate driver lost 12 demerit points just after having licence re-issued

P Plate driver who had his licence for less than 12 hours, lost 12 demerit points for a series of licence infringements recorded in Wyong. At about 9:45pm on Wednesday, January 2, two police motorcyclists attached to Traffic and Highway Patrol stopped a Toyota Hilux utility travelling north on the M1 Pacific Mtwy, Wyong, for an exceed speed offence, with speeds varying from

107-100kph in the 80kph work zone area. At this time, the vehicle was followed for approximately 3kms before it stopped in the North bound Service Centre, where police approached and had a conversation with the male driver. A 22-year-old male from Fairfield East produced an interim P2 driver’s licence which had been re issued that day after a recent period

of disqualification. Checks revealed that he had a condition on his licence that he only drive with one passenger. Further checks revealed that he had four passengers in the vehicle, no P plates displayed, and fog lights operating with no fog or inclement weather. The driver was issued with the listed offences totalling a loss of 12 demerit points. Source: Media release, Jan 4 NSW Police Media

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old man, from Fishing Point, was arrested after a foot pursuit. He was taken to Wyong Police Station and charged with 11 offences: Police pursuit not stop drive at speed; Drive recklessly/furiously or speed/manner dangerous; Negligent driving; Enter enclosed land without lawful excuse (three charges); Knowingly make false/ misleading statement; Possess prohibited drug; Drive while disqualified; Carry cutting weapon upon apprehension; and, Not give particulars. He has also been charged over two

outstanding warrants. The passenger, a 23-year-old man from Halekulani, was also arrested at the scene and was taken to Wyong Police Station where he was charged with six offences: Possess shortened firearm; Possess unregistered firearm-prohibited firearm; Possess ammunition w/o holding licence/permit/authority; Acquire firearm subject to prohibition order; Acquire ammunition subject to prohibition order; and, Drive motor vehicle during disqualification period.

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Two San Remo men arrested and refused bail

con-artist couple who fleeced elderly men across the former Wyong LGA out of thousands of dollars, faced Gosford District Court on January 31.

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character”, given that she had been living off a government pension at the time of her offences. Judge Wilson also said the court was aware that during the same time period of both men’s defrauding, 3 August Gould had incurred a massive gambling debt at licenced venues across Wyong and Doyalson of more than $300,000. “There is no doubt the community needs protection from this offender, particularly older, vulnerable people,” he said. Virgili was granted bail and will return to court in April after her defence sought adjournment so she could get medical and psychiatric reports in order.

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Con artist sentenced to five years in prison

Aruna Gould and her partner of 13 years, Maria Virgili, stood accused of swindling two elderly men out of more than $50,000 from 2014-2015, but SW Police Strike according to Police Facts Force Raptor, has tendered in court, there charged former Club held and the losing rink Woy WoyaBowling were upteam. to four possible Anyone with information about rafﬂe was also held. A meat its inaugural Mixed member of Tuesday the victims, with the total It call is planned that this will now these incidents should Bowls on Tuesday, July 28. Rebels outlaw amount of funds the with pair continue as a weekly event, Play commenced at 1pm Crimewith Stoppersall onbowlers 1800 are welcome. 40 bowlers out playing of motorcycle gang a game conned out of vulnerable 333 000 or use the Crime Media release, 29 Jul 2015 triples. older believed to Gaye men Scarfe, Woy Woy (OMCG), and an Stoppers online reporting page: At the end of play, prizes were Women’s Bowling Club be in the hundreds of http://www1.police.nsw.gov.au/ awarded for the winning rink team associate, after Information provided will be treated thousands of dollars. weapons and a stolen in the strictest of confidence. The couple were motorcycle were arrested in 2015 and seized. faced a sentencing As part of ongoing hearing on January A 50-year-old man and 31, with both women targeting of the illicit activities of OMCGs and a 37-year-old man were pleading guilty to two suppressing violent acts, arrested at the property counts each of obtaining Strike Force Raptor, with and taken to Wyong financial advantage by the assistance of the Police Station. deception. Public Order and Riot The older man, who Police Facts revealed Squad, executed a search is a former high-ranking 48-year-old Gould met warrant at a home in Emu member of the Rebels the first victim, 77-yearDve, San Remo, at about OMCG, was charged with old, Robert Sullivan, at 7:30am on Wednesday, two counts of possess Club Tuggerah. January 30. unauthorised pistol, After befriending him, unauthorised the court was told Gould Inside the property, possess investigators seized firearm and two counts and Virgili manipulated three replica firearms, an of possess prohibited Sullivan to give them extendible baton, a torch weapon. money through deceptive with an electronic control The younger man means, including lying function, Competitors a small amount was charged drive bowls in the inaugural Woy with Woy mixed aboutcompetition needing funds to of Diazepam, cannabis conveyance taken escape a violent partner, and methylamphetamine, without consent of owner, and for lifesaving cancer and a Yamaha drive while disqualified, operations. motorcycle, alleged to two counts of possess The court heard the have been stolen from a prohibited drug and pair also took Sullivan on break-in at Merewether in possess prohibited a Fijian holiday and then December, aboard Central Coast 22.for all their Marine 2018. Rescue hasweapon. towed made him pay boat was then a During six-metre a search of a half-cabin Both men were The refusedrescue expenses. assigned to locate and secure two runabout withseized two people on vehicle, officers bail and arelarge duelogs to deemed to safe All up,hazards the pair took board from south of the Rip navigation seen around the Rip another replica firearm, appear before Wyong Bridge to Davistown. more than $33,000 from area. a red and blue dash on The motor had failed Sunday, Local Court. Bridge Sullivan over 2014-15. The logs were located. One was June 7, at around 9:15am, and mounted light and described as “huge”. At the time of their they required help to get Inquiries back toare continuing. They were placed ashore for handcuffs. the ramp adjacent to Davistown offense, Gould was removal by Council. Source: Public Wharf. was also The vehicle Media release, 8 June 2015 already on parole for Media release, Jan 31 The tow was completed by Ron Cole, Marine Rescue seized. NSW Police Media NSW Central Coast Unit Mr Al Howes, Mr Karl Liepa, Mr

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2015

Aruna Gould and Maria Virgili defrauding, Henry Wall, revealed to his family that for more than $18,000 in he had given a large sum 2014. of money to a woman by Wall, who is now the name of, Sylvia Black, deceased, was 93 at the the court was told. time. Presiding Judge, Source: The court also heard David Wilson, sentenced the circumstances of Gould to a maximum Gosford Local Court, Jan 31 Court notes, Jan 31 which he agreed to give imprisonment of five Case file, Jan 31 with a non-parole NSW Nowland Department of Scott Wil Gould the moneyFrom wasleftyears Glen Simington, Dale Phillips and Dick with Justice, 2015/00261537 nearly identical to those period of three years and Case file, Jan 31 deceptions in Sullivan’s nine months. NSW Department of Justice, 2015/00261539 case, but Gould had Judge Wilson said Dilon Luke, Journalist instead given Wall a false Gould lacked remorse for name. her actions and claimed Glen The 2015 Umina sher she was “not 26 of teams good ﬁnally made it onto the On his deathbed, Wall Kingﬁ

Bowls carnival he in worst condition

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greens. The start was delayed Friday due to continuing problems with the weather, however conditions improved once again and despite the bitterly cold winds and threatening skies, all three games were completed and results decided. The winners of the carnival were a composite team, with lead

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Active Kids and Creative Kids programs are now open

he NSW G o v e r n m e n t ’s Active Kids program is now open for 2019, after a successful first year.

he Central Coast Local Health District has welcomed 69 new intern doctors to the region. According to Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, the District was able to up their 2019 intern doctor intake thanks to NSW Government funding with the new recruits working across both Wyong and Gosford Hospitals. “Interns are a vital part of the team at the frontline of our health system,” Crouch said. “Since 2011, the NSW Liberal Government has

invested almost threequarters of a billion dollars in the internship program. “Under Labor, the investment in the program was just $63m in 2010. “These junior doctors will be based at Gosford and Wyong Hospitals as part of their two-year employment contract,” Crouch said. Liberal candidate for The Entrance, Brian Perrem, said the arrival of the new intern doctors will bolster the ranks of Wyong Hospital. “This is a really exciting announcement for The

Entrance community. “The Berejiklian Government’s hard work to balance the NSW Budget means that we get this investment in junior doctors for our local hospital. “These junior doctors will train and work and grow their skills right here on the Coast, making them an important part of our community,” he said. During their first year, the graduates will complete compulsory terms in the specialties of medicine, surgery and emergency as required by the Medical Board of Australia.

The second year focuses on consolidating professional practice and experience in different clinical settings. The 2018/19 NSW Budget has added 1,370 health staff, including 300 medical practitioners, 950 nurses and midwives and 120 allied health professionals resulting in a record frontline clinical and clinical support staff of over 105,000 people. Source: Media release, Jan 24 Ben Sheath, Office of Adam Crouch MP Media statement, Feb 1 Brian Perrem, Liberal Candidate for The Entrance Dilon Luke, Journalist

Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Scot MacDonald, joined Liberal candidate for The Entrance, Brian Perrem, at First Berkeley Vale Scout Hall, on January 8, to promote the rebate ahead of the new school year. MacDonald said the initiative was allowing more Central Coast families to involve their children in sporting activities. So far, 6,716 Active Kids Vouchers had been redeemed in Wyong, and 3,696 in The Entrance. “It is clear the first year of the program has been a huge success, and I want to see even more Central Coast families take advantage of the vouchers and enroll their children in sport this year,” MacDonald said. “The Creative Kids voucher also launched as of January 1, providing

$100 for every schoolage child to help cover the cost of enrolment for creative and cultural learning activities,” he added. “The Active Kids and Creative Kids programs are just two of the ways the NSW Government is easing cost of living pressures on families.” Brian Perrem encouraged families in the The Entrance electorate to make full use of both the Active and Creative Kids programs. “Though my involvement with Scouting, I have seen firsthand the benefits of these programs in encouraging more kids to become and stay involved with sporting and cultural pursuits. “There were around 50 Active Kids’ vouchers claimed by Scouts in the The Entrance electorate last year, with a greater take up expected this year,” he said. Source: Media release, Jan 8 Kit Hale, Office of Scot MacDonald

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yong based Aboriginal health and support service provider, Yerin Aboriginal Health Services, will receive $630,000 in grant funding to deliver support

services for local Aboriginal people living with disability. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Scot MacDonald, announced the funding on January 16, and said the funding would enable

Yerin to deliver culturally appropriate services to Aboriginal people under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). “We’re backing NSW businesses with grants and mentoring to help them scale-up and deliver

new services for the NDIS, and we want more Aboriginal businesses involved,” MacDonald said. “The grant funding to Yerin will help them expand their NDIS services and set up an NDIS Support Team that will work to increase participation,” he added. Yerin CEO, Belinda Field, said the grant would allow the organisation to address gaps that prevent Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders from accessing culturally responsive NDIS services in the region. Source: Media release, Jan 16 Kit Hale, Office of Scot MacDonald MLC

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wo of Tuggerah Lakes Police District’s (TLPD) officers and two executives from Wyong Rugby League Club Group, are getting ready to hit the dancefloor as participants in Cancer Council station, all presenters and NSW’s 2019committee Stars of management the Coast. are Central volunteers, but to keep and Back equipment for its sixth year, transmitters up to Stars of the Central date, we raise funds Coast is an initiative of the Central Coast Branch of the Cancer Council that sees locals paired with a professional dance teacher to raise money for the Cancer Council. TLPD Senior Constables, Racquel Fawlty and episodes, a Hassett Kurt Webb, veteran comic, with his and Wyong Rugby wife Edith, played by, Leagues Club’s, Cameron Ruth Jordon,” she said. Grentell and Brock Molan, “These two have have all signed on forbeen this doing plays together year’s event, which in is Wyong since 1984. from featuring couples With organisations Duncan Mitchell local for (as first Herrtime. Flick) and Marc the Calwell (as Gruber), also The four are the only veterans of the the former group, ones from and a host Wyong LGAof others, taking the cast and part this has year,depth and they quality to are vyingguaranteed for the top please any audience. fundraising spot at “Our aim at Wyong Laycock St Theatre, on Drama May 3. Group is to provide Grentell is reasonablythe Group priced entertainment for

through sponsorship, membership and regular fundraising events,” Ms Stevens said. “This enables us to Operations Manager and promote local projects Molan the Group Food and fundraising activities and Beverage Manager for community based of the Wyong Rugby organisations and League Club Group. assistance groups, in Over addition to regular the years, more Community Service than 50 local stars have Announcements,” graced the stage for she the added. Council, and Cancer according Central Tickets areto available at Coast branch Bowling media the Halekulani officer, Jaynie Moloney, Club reception and are the $20. program has raised over $600,000 over the Source: past five years. Media release, Oct 1 “The best part isLake all Toni Stevens, money MacquarieFM97.3 raised through Stars of the Central Coast stays right here on the Coast to help fund our support services for local cancer patients and their families,” Moloney said. Local support services that benefit through the includeagainst meal our event community delivery service, support rising costs, at The Art and information, financial House, in an area crying counselling, out for live financial theatre and but legal advice, support constrained by the rising groups, survivorship costs. programs, “If we filland theprevention house we and education. can do it, so please come and enjoy our show and Source: help us continue the 65Media release and interview, Jan 31 year tradition of Wyong Jaynie Moloney, Cancer Drama Group providing Council NSW, Central Coast great live theatre for the Branch Interview, Feb 1 Coast,” Ms Foreshaw said. Cameron Grentell and

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n recognition of World Childhood Cancer Day, on February 15, Lions Clubs from across the country will be aiming to break a fundraising world record. Throughout February, members from Charmhaven, Chittaway Bay, Gorokan-Kanwal, Gwandalan, Killarney Bateau Bay, MunmorahSummerland Point, The Entrance, Toukley and Wyong Lions Clubs will be collecting donations for the Australian Lions Children’s Cancer Research Fund (ALCCRF), as well as holding various fundraising events, such as barbecues, across the former Wyong LGA. Residents are being encouraged to get behind the fundraiser in recognition of World Childhood Cancer Day, with local schools being asked to conduct a Coin Line to coincide with the day. Businesses, community groups and governments have also been asked to take part. “This fundraiser is for our children and affects all Australians. “Every dollar donated will go towards funding vital research, but before it does, it will be used to raise awareness of Australian Lion’s Childhood Cancer Research Foundation,” said Keith Stewart, District Governor of Central Coast and Hunter Valley Lions. “All funds raised in any denomination will be converted by Lions to 5 cent pieces. The coins will be laid on the athletic track of the Hunter Sports

Members of the Wyong Lion’s Club held a fundraising barbecue for the event Centre, Lake Macquarie, “If every Australian risk cancer in Australia. on March16, while donated 5 cents in “The funds we raise in attempting to break the February, we could raise coming weeks will further Guinness Book of World over $1.2m for much enhance the incredible Records Longest Coin needed research into work of the Lion’s Kids’ Line record,” Stewart Childhood Cancer, and Childhood Cancer explained. break a world record Genome Mapping project “Each year far too too,” she said. being carried out by the many lives are affected Over the past 40 years, Garvan Institute. by childhood cancer. the Australian Lion’s “Every child deserves Research a chance at a healthy “In Australia, over 950 Childhood kids are diagnosed with Foundation has raised life and Australian Lion’s cancer each year, and over $10m for childhood Childhood Cancer nearly three young lives cancer research. Research Foundation is are lost each week. According to Moore, on a mission to make this the Foundation has happen. “Many of these cancers funded 10 major research are aggressive and hard “We ask all Australians projects in the last seven to join Lions in February to treat,” he said. including the in raising funds to support “Although survival rates years, current $4m Lion’s Kids’ the vital lifesaving work have improved greatly for some, most cancers Cancer Genome Project, and research of this take a heavy toll on with the support of Lion’s incredible organisation,” Stewart said. young people’s lives, and Clubs International. In its first three often, the side effects of Source: treatment can be serious years, the project is Media release Jan 31 Keith Stewart, Central and lifelong,” adds, Kate providing whole genome Coast and Hunter Valley Moore, ALCCRF District sequencing and analysis Lion’s Clubs for 400 children with high Chair. “Australian Lion’s Childhood Cancer Research Foundation is Over 40 Family on a mission to increase years’ survival rates and improve Business experience treatment options by funding leading research into childhood cancer here and around the world,” Moore said.

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Loud Shirt Fairy Floss Friday aims to empower the healthcare community

Central Coast Local Health District staff celebrate Loud Shirt Fairy Floss Friday amongst healthcare CCLHD, Dr Kale said he issues plaguing their is the realisation that workers. came up with the idea profession, as well as we often spend more of “There is a cruel irony for Loud Shirt Fairy Floss the mounting pressures our waking hours with their hospital colleagues at work than in the disproportionate Friday after a family facing member was lost to community under a we do with our friends rates of suicide and suicide. surging population. and family. mental illnesses facing individuals who dedicate “My uncle was a That was when the “Loud Shirt Fairy Floss their careers to helping carnival operator whom pair thought bringing Friday encourages all others,” Dr Kale said. we lost to suicide. a touch of whimsy to members that make the healthcare “Loud Shirt Fairy Floss “He used to make fairy Wyong Hospital would do up community, not just The event was founded Friday aims to empower floss, and I received the everyone some good. “There is a sense doctors and nurses, to by Wyong Hospital’s, the healthcare community machine that he used to of childish carefree stand in solidarity against Dr Michael Kale and Dr to raise awareness and make it,” Dr Kale said. issues facing those who Benji Pfister, to raise show support to each He and Dr Pfister were nostalgia in fairy floss. awareness around the other,” he added. both keenly aware of the “I believe the spend their lives saving high rate of suicide and Back for its third disproportionately high juxtaposition created, the lives of others,” he mental health issues instalment across the rate of mental health carrying this highly said. Loud Shirt Fairy Floss visible and edible representation, while Friday also doubles as Seeking Expressions of Interest wearing a loud shirt in a fundraiser for mental the conservative hospital health organisation, The to Engage a General Manager environment, makes Black Dog Institute, and The Central Coast Conservatorium of Music (CCCM) is an incorporated not-for-profit organisation located the events’ message so since the inaugural event, in Gosford between Sydney and Newcastle in one of the fastest growing regions of New South Wales. It is much more powerful,” Dr the movement is on the one of the largest cultural institutions on the Central Coast, and the only publicly funded music institution. rise, spreading to Local Kale said. Since its inception in 1987, the CCCM has grown substantially. In 2018 its tutors delivered more than 400 “The founding principle Health Districts across hours per week of music tuition to more than 1,200 students of all ages, drawn predominantly from the behind this movement NSW and as far afield as southern parts of the Central Coast. the Gold Coast. The CCCM currently employs around 60 teachers who deliver the organisation’s programs. It has five full-time staff (Artistic Director, Financial Controller, Communication and Events Manager, Senior Office Administrator and Accounts Assistant), assisted by a part-time Schools Manager and two casual administrative staff. The (CCCM) is seeking to recruit a General Manager in a key strategic role to deliver high customer service and enhanced teamwork. The GM will be responsible for oversight of business-as-usual activities, driving and reviewing projects and contributing to strategic initiatives. The successful candidate will ideally be an Individual with 8-10 years minimum experience in a music education or related organisation, and have skills that include managing people in a not for profit, largely government funded environment. As a progressive and dynamic institution, the CCCM has to engage with digital technology, financial management and fundraising with the help of volunteers. 2019 and beyond will be a challenging and exciting time for the Conservatorium, and these challenges will be met by an experienced and dedicated individual, who will be charged with the day to day management of the CCCM business, including the operational oversight of staff and teachers. In an increasingly regulatory environment, human resource management, management of Government funding and capacity to secure new sources of revenue from services, sponsorship and private sector funding will be key objectives.

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“A success beyond our expectations, on the inaugural Loud Shirt Fairy Floss Friday, we saw unity amongst all scopes of the healthcare community, from environmental staff to allied health, nurses and doctors alike. “This led to an even bigger success in 2018, and we cannot wait for this year’s event. “So please join us in showing support for all our CCLHD workers, indulge in some fairy floss and tell depression to get flossed,” Dr Kale said. Source: Website, Jan 26 Dr Andrew Montague, Central Coast Local Health District Website, Jan 28 Dr Michael Kale, Loud Shirt Fairy Floss Friday

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Inaugural Ignite Business LaunchPad to benefit student entrepreneurs

ould-be student entrepreneurs have an opportunity to undertake business studies with a difference, thanks to a new program being launched by Central Coast Council. The inaugural, Ignite Business LaunchPad, will provide 20 school students with the chance to refine their business idea and pitch it to potential mentors. Eight students will then be selected to participate in a free 12-month mentoring program. Council’s Director, Connected Communities, Julie Vaughan, said the

program would benefit both individual young people and the wider Coast community. “This program will teach skills which improve the chance of students’ business ideas becoming a reality, and will potentially open up future local employment opportunities for more Coast residents,” Vaughan said. “This is an outstanding learning opportunity for young people who have a passion to work as entrepreneurs. “The pitch night will be similar to the approach used in the Shark Tank television show, where young people sell the benefits of their product

or business idea,” she added. The Ignite Business Launchpad has three stages: A weekend boot camp where participants will work with business educators to develop and refine their business idea; A pitch night where the students will pitch their ideas to potential business mentors; and, 12 months’ worth of free mentoring for eight students. To be eligible, participants must be enrolled in a Central Coast school. Applications close on February 28. Source: Media release, Jan 14 Central Coast Council Media

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Women Like Us to raise funds for White Ribbon

he Women Like Us comedy tour is returning to the Central Coast for a one off fundraiser show at Club Toukley on February 23. Women Like Us is the brain child of comedians Mandy Nolan and Ellen Briggs, who have spent the past four years touring the country with their show, performing over 100 shows to more than 25,000 people. Their upcoming show at Club Toukley will double as a fundraiser for White Ribbon, with Nolan and Briggs donating $10 from every ticket sold to the White Ribbon campaign. Club Toukley will also donate $5 from every ticket sold to the campaign. Both women are very passionate about raising awareness around domestic violence and believe that focusing on changing the culture around men’s behaviour is the way to make real change. “I lived in domestic violence in an earlier relationship,” said Nolan. “It was something I was really ashamed of. “It didn’t fit with this image of me as a strong woman. “It taught me that it can happen to anyone. “We need to change our community attitudes and become outraged by the horrendous statistics we see.

round 5,000 p e o p l e descended on The Entrance for the Coast’s first ever Chalk the Walk event.

“As mothers we need to start with our boys. “Men and women can work together to bring an end to domestic violence,” Nolan said. While it’s not a subject that is touched on in the show, the two comedians key theme is resilience. This is a no-holes barred, tell it how it is, comedy by women who are tired of the messages being fed to women that they’re too fat, too thin, too old or too young. “It’s not just a comedy show, it’s a movement,” said Nolan. Throughout the show Briggs and Nolan talk about housework, chickens, love, big undies, disappointment, resentment, sex when you’re drunk, fit bits, yoga farts and being a menopausal woman dealing with teenage angst. They’re overworked, overweight and over it. Nominated for Best Comedy at Perth Fringe

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between them, and this year they released their book, Women Like Us nationally. “Our show is stand up so there are much broader strokes, but in our book we go a little deeper,” Nolan said. “We really delve into the stories and experiences that have made us who we are,” she added. Nolan said the show had a universal appeal and men should not feel discouraged to come along. “Women Like Us is not just a show for women. “This is also a show for men who love women,” Nolan said. Nolan and Briggs will be performing their hit show Women Like Us as part of the Central Coast Comedy Club. Doors open from 7pm with the show kicking off from 7:45pm. Tickets are essential. Source: Media release, Jan 15 Mandy Nolan, Comedian

A four-day street art festival celebrating all things chalk saw huge crowds at The Entrance’s Waterfront Plaza to view the chalk art. There was considerable hype surrounding the event after it was rescheduled twice in 2018, due to poor weather conditions. The event was coordinated by Central Coast Council and a small team of local artists, led by renowned street artist, Anton Pulvirenti. Central Coast Council Unit Manager, Community Partnerships, Glenn Cannard, said the inaugural Chalk the Walk was a great success with strong support and attendance by the community. “The inaugural Chalk the Walk was fantastic. “It has brought something new and fun to the Central Coast, helped support local artists and has built pride in our community,” Cannard said. “Our 3D artworks created by, Anton Pulvirenti, were event highlights which the

community have told us they want to see even more of next time. “Twelve local artists created some brilliant artworks on the Saturday, and on Sunday, we saw an inspiring community collaboration group artwork, the Mandala Project, which showed what can be achieved by working together,” Cannard said. “Council looks forward to hosting this truly unique and fun event again in the future,” he added. Central Coast Mayor, Jane Smith, said it was great to see so much community support and visitor interest in this new event for the Central Coast. “Council is always looking for ways to bring unique events to help activate our town centres, providing great opportunities to bring our community together, and more visitors and tourism to our area. “This was also a great opportunity for our talented local artists to have a great canvas to showcase their work and I am pleased that so many people came out to enjoy the experience,” Mayor Smith said. Source: Media statement, Jan 22 Central Coast Council Media

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Australia Day at The Entrance goes off with a bang

ore than 15,000 p e o p l e descended on The Entrance to enjoy Central Coast Council’s Australia Day festivities.

rom cooking, film making and art exhibits, to retirement planning, line dancing and water sports, organisers believe that there’s something for everyone at this year’s NSW Seniors’ Festival. While the Festival, supported by Central Coast Council, officially runs from February 1324, the entire month of February is packed with events and activities for Central Coast residents aged over 50. Council Director, Connected Communities, Julie Vaughan, said the Festival celebrates seniors and their significant contribution to the community as workers, volunteers, neighbours, friends, parents and grandparents. “People over the age of 60 represent more than 27 per cent of our population, and they play a very important part in our community life,” Vaughan said.

“This Festival provides local seniors with a great opportunity to get together, make new friends, learn a new skill or try something different. “Pick up one of our calendars and choose from the more than 100 events on offer,” she said. Mayor Jane Smith said the Festival celebrates the role that seniors play, the contributions they make to the NSW community, and the increasing role they play in the local area. “This Seniors’ Festival is a time to provide this part of our growing population with the opportunity to learn new skills and try different things and be active. “This is your time to shine as a senior citizen on the Central Coast, have fun and celebrate your age, wisdom and experience, in a fun and friendly environment,” Mayor Smith said. The full program is available on Council’s website. Source: Media release, Jan 24 Central Coast Council Media

Central Coast Council Unit Manager, Community Partnerships, Glenn Cannard, said Australia Day was made even more special by the strong community support. “Over 15,000 people joined in the festivities at The Entrance with positive feedback, especially on the entertainment lineup, including our headline act, Glenn Shorrock,” Cannard said. “The lawn games were popular with kids and families, even though the day was extremely hot, and the special dining area set up with umbrellas near the food trucks was a constant buzz of activity. “The kids always enjoy the ice cream

eating competition, and the annual Ducks for Bucks race run in The Entrance channel by Surf Life Saving Central Coast was a favourite, with the chance for the community to win some cash. “The event ended with a spectacular fireworks display over the water and

we were delighted to host this special event, which brought our community together to celebrate our diversity, our values, our national achievements and our hopes for the future,” Cannard said. Mayor, Jane Smith, said it was fantastic to see so many people come together in celebration on

Australia Day “We are so lucky to live in such a beautiful part of the world, and at the event, we saw that great community spirit come to life,” Mayor Smith said. Source: Media statement, Feb 4 Central Coast Council Media

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A COMPREHENSIVE LISTING OF EVENTS OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS ON THE CENTRAL COAST THURSDAY, FEB 7 Meet the State election candidates, Copacabana Surf Club, 7:30pm

FRIDAY, FEB 8 Grandma Moses 2018 Selected Artists Exhibition, The Foyer, The Erina Centre, Free - Bookings essential, 10am - 11am

Neil Diamond – The Man, The Music Tribute Show, Diggers @ The Entrance, Ticketed, 6:30pm 4332 3399 Jack Newton Junior Golf Clinic, Gosford Golf Club, Free, 4 - 5pm

Long Jetty Hospital 10am - 12pm First attendance is free, Auxiliary Meeting, 10am - 12pm 8 Hume Boulevard Killarney Seniors Discount Voucher 0418 238 836 Running in the Shadows Fleetwood Mac Show, Laycock Street Theatre Auditorium, Ticketed, 8pm - 10:20pm BlueWave Living Tea Cosy Fair, 9am - 1pm

Marine Discovery Centre - Love The Lagoon Project, Terrigal Scout Hall, Ticketed, 9:30am - 2pm 4349 4756 UB40 FT Ali Campbell & Astro, The Entertainment Grounds Gosford, Ticketed, 8pm

Terrigal Love Our Lagoon Project: Water Quality & Marine Debris Workshop, Terrigal Scout Hall, Ticketed, 9:30am - 2:30pm register at www.ccmdc.org. au/events-

Baby Animals, Ettalong Diggers, Ticketed, 9:45pm 4343 0111 Nutrition and Cooking for Positive Ageing, Toukley 50+ Leisure & Learning Centre, Free - Bookings essential, 10:30am

Summer Spandex - cutting edge cabaret-performance, Laycock Street Community Theatre, Ticketed, 8pm

2019 Love Lanes Festival, Wyong Town Park, 9am - 4pm

The Highwaymen Outlaws Wyong Toastmasters Club of Country, First Impressions a 2 hour The Art House Wyong, interactive workshop, Ticketed, 7:30pm Wyong RSL Club, Ticketed, SUNDAY, FEB 10 10:30am - 12:30pm Chamber Philharmonia Cologne 2019 - Classics from Germany, Anglican Christ Church Gosford, Ticketed, 8pm

SATURDAY, FEB 9

Coast Onscreen Seniors Short Film Workshops: Story Development, Workshop 2, The Hub Erina Centre, Bookings required, 10am - 2pm

MONDAY, FEB 11 Art of Ageing Digital Exhibition - Seniors Festival Event, Umina Beach Library, 11 - 22/02, 9:30am - 5pm

Alliance Française conversation group - Come and practise your French at any level, Erina Leagues Club,

Author Event: Sandie Docker - The Coattge at Rosella Cove, Erina Library, Bookings essential, 10:30am - 12pm

Vale, New members welcome, 9:30am

Erina Library, Free, 10:30am

Ettalong 50+ Leisure & The Kings of Country Rock, Learning Centre, The Art House Wyong, Free, 9am - 11am, Ticketed, 8pm Move ‘n’ Groove - 11:30am - 12:30pm

Polynesian Dance, Ettalong 50+ Leisure & Learning Centre, Central Coast Council Free, 12pm - 1pm, Knit & Knatter, Social PaintTUESDAY, FEB 12 Pop up Stall Cards – Hand & Foot, ing Group, Origami, consolidating planning 12pm - 3:30pm, Gosford 50+ Leisure & Grandparents Storytime, Accommodation Options for controls, Central Coast Creative Folk Art Social Learning Centre, Older Australians, Erina Library, Free, Council Wyong Office, Free, 9am - 12pm Tuggerah Library, Bookings Group, 12:30pm - 2:30pm, 10:30am 6 - 8pm Mahjong, 12:30pm essential, 3:30pm Join & Enjoy Week, 12pm - 2pm Shirl’s Sing-A-Long, Centrelink and Carer’s Long Jetty Over 50’s Club The Greens Bowling Club, Benefits, Erina Library, for Leisure & Learning, The Entrance, Free, FRIDAY, FEB 15 Bridge & Scrabble, Free - Bookings essential, Free, 18 - 22/02, 10:30am - 12:30pm Ettalong 50+ Leisure & 10am - 11:45am, 9:30am - 11:30am & 1pm Learning Centre, Tuggerah Lakes U3A Accommodation Options for - 3pm 2261 Community Free, 12pm - 3:30pm presents a Talk on Older Australians - 12pm, Roundtable, Local Railways -Then and Understanding the Costs of The Entrance Community Aqua Water Aerobics, Now, The Entrance/Long TUESDAY, FEB 19 Aged Care - 2:30pm Centre, RSVP, Peninsular Leisure Centre, Jetty RSL Hall, 12pm Free, 12:30pm-1:30pm 10am - 12pm Sit & Sew Social Group, It’s BBQ Time, Gosford 50+ Leisure & Toukley 50+ Leisure & WEDNESDAY, FEB 13 Social Scrapbooking, Line Aqua Water Aerobics, Learning Centre, Learning Centre, dancing, Gosford Olympic Pool, Free, Ticketed, 12pm - 3:30pm Free, 9am - 12pm Gosford 50+ Leisure & Active Over 50’s Classes, 8:30am - 9:30am Mardi to Warnervale Learning Centre, Lake Haven Recreation Pipeline project - DropFree, 1pm - 3pm Centre, Free, Linedancing, 8:30am - 9:30am Ettalong 50+ Leisure & In Information Session, Watanobbi Community Understanding the Costs of Learning Centre, Centre, 9am - 11am Aged Care, Tim Maddren - Me & My Free, 9am - 11am, yourvoiceourcoast.com/M2WP Tuggerah Library, Free Shadow, Painting Social Group, 9am Rhonda Burchmore Bookings essential, Laycock Street Community - 12pm Up Close & Personal, 2:15pm - 4:15pm Theatre, Learn Indoor Bowls - 12pm Sydney Comedy Club at The Art House Wyong, the EG, Ticketed, 11am The Entertainment Grounds Ticketed, 11am Free Senior Strength Seniors Active Day, Gosford, Ticketed, 4335 1485 Training, Indoor Bowls, Leatherwork Point Wolstoncroft Sport 6:30pm 11:30pm Lake Haven Recreation and Recreation Centre, & Table Tennis, Managing Your Money, Centre & Peninsular Leisure Ticketed, 9am - 2:30pm Ettalong 50+ Leisure The Songs of Steely Dan, Lake Haven Library, Free, Centre, 13 24/02, & Learning Centre, Free, Laycock Street Community Bookings essential, 10am Bookings essential Understanding Your 9am - 12pm Theatre, Ticketed, 12pm Pension, 8pm Woy Woy Library, Free, Mindful Art & Chess, THURSDAY, FEB 14 Seniors Hawkesbury Cruise Bookings essential, 10am Gosford 50+ Leisure & and Broken Bay Sport and SUNDAY, FEB 17 Learning Centre, Understanding RetireValentine’s On The Greens, Recreation Lunch, Free, 9am - 12pm, ment Income Streams Evergaldes Country Club Hawkesbury River / Broken Be Connected Program, Coast Onscreen Seniors 12:15pm, Woy Woy,Ticketed, Bay Sport and Recreation 10am - 12pm Short Film Workshops: Estate Planning - 2:30pm 6pm Centre, Ticketed, Film Editing Techniques, 9:30am - 2:15pm Workshop 3, Bookings Have your Say - Infor- Active Over 50’s Classes, Nutrition and Cooking for required, Positive Ageing, Lake Haven mation Session, Latin American / Ballroom 10am - 2pm Gosford 50+ Leisure & Central Coast Council Recreation Centre, Free, Dancing, Learning Centre, 8:30am - 9:30am Wyong Office, Ettalong 50+ Leisure & Free, 10:30am, MONDAY, FEB 18 6pm - 8pm Learning Table Tennis, 1:30pm Old Time / New Vogue yourvoiceourcoast.com/planCentre, Free, 3:30pm Dancing, Seniors Festival Open Days, ningcontrols 9:30am - 11:30am Ettalong 50+ Leisure & Terrigal 50+ Leisure & SATURDAY, FEB 16 Learning Centre, Learning Centre, GEC Chamber February Scams and Online Safety Free, 9am - 12pm 18 - 22/02, Free, Lunch Event, for Seniors, 7:30am - 3:30pm The Entertainment Grounds, Tuggerah Library, Darts, Mini Market - 9am - 2pm Gosford, Ticketed, Free Bookings essential, Gosford 50+ Leisure & 12:15pm - 2pm 1:30pm 2:30pm Learning Centre, Aqua Fitness, Free, 9:30am - 12pm Toukley Aquatic Centre, CBWN after hours Sparkle WEDNESDAY, FEB 20 Free, Event, Free Microchipping Central Coast Council’s 7:45am - 8:45am Nexus Smart Hub Wyong, Day, Climate Change Ticketed, 5:30 - 7:30pm Seniors Concert and Expo, SoCare Wyong Animal Central Coast Council Active Over 50’s Classes, Community Workshop Care Facility, Central Wyong Service Centre, The Entrance Ward, Lake Haven Recreation Centrelink and Carer’s Coast Animal Care Centre, Benefits - Seniors Festival Free - Bookings essential, Mingara Recreation Facility – Gosford 10am - 1pm Free, 8:30am - 9:30am Event, Club, 6 - 8:30pm Pound, 10am - 4pm Tuggerah Library, Free, To register visit centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/pets Moving into a Retirement yourvoiceourcoast.com/climatRock “N” Roll Revival, Bookings essential, echange Office of Sport - Myuna Bay Village Information Night, 10am - 12pm Wyong Family History Centre, Ticketed, The Entrance Library, Group Drop In Session, Bookings essential, 2 - 3pm Summer Flicks: ‘The African 10am - 2:30pm Silver Storytime - Seniors Tuggerah Library, Free, Queen’, Festival Event, 9am - 12pm Tuggerah Library, Grandparents Storytime, Chess, Erina Library, Free, Booklet Giveaway, Centre Court - Gosford Imperial Centre, Free, 10am - 2pm

Bookings essential, 1:30pm - 4:30pm Host of ABC Craig Reucassel - War on Waste program, The Art House Wyong, Free, 6 - 7pm Coast Onscreen Seniors Short Film Workshops: Film Finalisation, Workshop 4, Bookings required, 10am - 2pm Seniors Canoeing/Kayaking, Seniors Stand Up Paddleboard, Avoca Lagoon, Ticketed, 10am - 12pm Healthy Ageing Talk, Gosford 50+ Leisure & Learning Centre, Free Bookings essential, 10am - 12pm Silver Screen - Day 4 Polish & Upload, The Hub, The Erina Centre, Free - Bookings essential, 10am - 2pm Walking Football, Pluim Park, The Home of Central Coast Football, Free - Bookings essential

THURSDAY, FEB 21 Mardi to Warnervale Pipeline project - DropIn Information Session, Tuggerah Library (Westfield Tuggerah) 3 - 5pm yourvoiceourcoast.com/M2WP

ELIXIR feat. Katie Noonan, Laycock Street Theatre Auditorium, Ticketed, 8pm Variety Social, Gosford 50+ Leisure & Learning Centre, Free - Bookings essential, 9:30am - 1pm Manpower Australia 2019, Central Coast Leagues Club, Ticketed, 7:30pm Terrigal 50+ Seniors Festival Concert, Terrigal 50+ Leisure & Learning Centre, Ticketed, 11am What you didn’t know about your Business, Nexus Smart Hub Wyong, Bookings required, 5:30pm Let Us Entertain You, Toukley 50+ Leisure &

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OUT&ABOUT

Festival of Women adds new events

Central Coast Australia Day Award recipients announced

entral Coast Council has announced its 2019 Australia Day Award recipients. Cancer education and research advocate, Yvonne Crestani, has been named Citizen of the Year, for her dedication to improving the life of cancer patients and their families, and providing educational opportunities for medical personnel on the Coast. Crestani formed the Crestani Scholarships in Radiotherapy Foundation, which raises higher education and research study funds for medical personnel, in honour of her late husband, Chris Crestani, a respected Chief Radiation Therapist at St Vincent’s Hospital, Sydney, who passed away from cancer in 2006. One scholarship in particular has resulted in the team at Gosford Hospital’s Central Coast Cancer Centre being able to study a new technique which has reduced the number of radiation treatments for patients from 30 to just two or three. Central Coast Council Mayor, Jane Smith, said Crestani’s commitment to improving the life of cancer patients and the welfare of their family members, for over a decade, made her a worthy Central Coast Citizen of the Year. “Australia Day is a celebration of our diversity, our values, our national achievements and our hopes for the future,” Mayor Smith said. “Each year we celebrate the achievement and contribution of prominent local community members through our Australia Day Awards. “Yvonne has been

Sportsperson of the Year, Isabelle Kelly leading the Crestani Foundation for over a decade, and her dedication and commitment to delivering better outcomes for cancer patients is enriching our community and ensuring a better quality of life for residents. “Yvonne has expanded her scholarship program steadily over the past decade, raising over $200,000 in funds for health workers. “Her continued commitment to expand her scholarships to train all cancer health workers, including additional nurses, is inspirational, and I am honoured to name, Yvonne Crestani, as Central Coast’s Citizen of the Year,” Mayor Smith said. Former Wyong LGA residents who picked up 2019 Australia Day Awards included: Chittaway Bay’s, Isabelle Kelly, who was named the Sportsperson of the Year, and Blue Bay’s, Philip Walker, who received the Community Service and Activity Award. “Isabelle is an outstanding role model

for the Central Coast,” Mayor Smith said. Kelly has played in the winning World Cup Jillaroos’ Australian Team, with The Roosters’ first ever women’s League Team and has received Harvey Norman’s NSW State Player of the Year Award. “Philip is an active member of his local community and a respected community leader delivering better outcomes for the Central Coast including economic development, job creation, investment attraction and the delivery of community infrastructure, funding and services. “As Chair of Regional Development Australia Central Coast, Philip has lead collaboration efforts to drive improved economic outcomes for the region, demonstrating his strong community commitment and making him an inspiration to other regional leaders,” Mayor Smith said. Source: Media release, Jan 26 Central Coast Council Media

ith more events in Wyong this year, organisers believe that there is something for everyone to help c e l e b r a t e International Women’s Day, and highlight the many successes and v a l u a b l e contributions of local women to their community. The second Central Coast Festival of Women will include events across

the Coast from March 1-10. Wyong events include: The Launch of the Because We Care Boutique, hosted by the Community Women’s Business Network (CBWN), from 5pm on March 4, at the Wyong Neighbourhood Centre; the CWBN Resilience Awards at Toukley RSL, from 11:30am on March 6; Better the Balance Morning Tea at the Northern Women’s Health Centre, Wyong, from 10am on March 7;

and, the International Women’s Day Breakfast at the Art House, from 7am on March 8; and, the All About Women Satellite Programme live streamed from the Sydney Opera House to the University of Newcastle, Ourimbah Campus, from12:30 to 5:30pm on March 10. To view the full program of events, visit the Central Coast Festival of Women Facebook page. Source: Media release, Jan 28 Margaret Heathcote, Central Coast Festival of Women

Heritage will be celebrated

idden gems, f o r g o t t e n laneways and the heritage of Wyong, will all be celebrated at the 2019 Love Lanes Festival on February 9. The unique, one day event, will feature guided tours along the new Wyong Heritage Walk, following Central Coast Council’s recent instalment of heritage signage in a number of key post-settlement historical sites throughout Wyong Town Centre. Council Unit Manager, Community Partnerships, Glenn Cannard, said over 10,000 people attended Love Lanes Festival in 2018, more than doubling the number on the previous year. “With the abundance

of colour, sounds and smells of a food market, plus the buzz and vibe of an outdoor festival, this locally loved event celebrates just that, love; the love of our community and the love of our heritage,” Cannard said. “Visitors to the area can learn about the rich history of Wyong by joining a free guided walking tour, hosted by the Wyong Family History Group. “There will also be a new circus precinct at Wyong Town Park with free kid’s circus activities, arts and crafts, in addition to free live music, roving entertainment and art installations on local buildings. “We invite locals and visitors to discover hidden gems, forgotten laneways and celebrate

fantastic food and entertainment from across our region at Love Lanes Festival 2019,” Cannard said. Road closures and traffic changes will be in effect from 6am on February 9 as part of the festival. Closures include: Alison Rd, between Pacific Hwy and Hely St, from 6am11pm; and from 11am to 11pm; Bakers La, between Pacific Hwy and Rankins Crt; Robleys La, between Pacific Hwy and Hely St; Rankens Crt; and, Peters Lne from 11am-11pm. A Partial road closure will also come into effect on Hely St, between Plaza La and Alison Rd, from 3:30-11pm. Source: Central Coast Council Media

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NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANISATIONS

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COMMUNITY GROUPS Bateau Bay Men’s Shed

Environment for mature aged men to repair items, share and learn skills and socialise 9am to 1.30pm Tue to Thur 1 Bay Village Road, Bateau Bay

0435 807 633

bateaubayshed@gmail.com

Bateau Bay Neighbourhood Centre

Information, Child & Adult Groups & Services, Youth Worker, Free Counselling, Energy Account assistance (EAPA), Food Assistance (incl. Food Store), Op Shop, Computer Lessons, Equipment (PCs, Laundry Facilities & Lawnmower),Community Events.

4332 7450

admin@bbnc.org.au https://bbnc.org.au/

Berkeley Vale Neighbourhood Centre

Country Women’s Association of NSWToukley

Monthly Market 2nd Sat 9am-1pm 175 Main Rd, Books, bric-a-brac, cakes, Devonshire tea, handicrafts, plants, preserves, sausage sizzle, fun, fellowship, fundraising Meetings 1st Wed monthly 10am

0402 800 502

Gambling Solutions

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

4344 7992

Freemasons

Annual event 4th Thurs in May each year Regular event 4th Thurs monthly from 10am Ladies are invited Morisset Masonic Centre Westlake Daylight Masonic Lodge 5 Yambo Street Morisset

Jack Harris 4392 1231 Information & Referral, Talks & Information Sessions. Energy Freemasons Account Assistance (EAPA), Lodge Toukley 933 Counselling (concession available), Meets 1st Wednesday each month Food Help, & Access to PCs, - Toukley Memorial Hall Pearce Internet & Printing. Toy Library, Street Toukley Community Garden & Activities John Jenkins 4392 1631 Groups including Cards, Indoor Bowls, Mah-jong & Berkeley Vale Friendly Travellers Walking for Pleasure. School Caravan Club Holiday Activities & Workshops. Caravans, Tents, Mobile Homes, 4388 5801 All welcome manager@bvnc.org.au www.bvnc.org.au plus social outings & trips away New memebers and visitors are Central Coast invited to attend

Caravanners Inc

3rd Sun Monthly Visitors - New Members welcome, Trips Away, Social Outings, friendship with like minded senior folk - Details from Geoff

0447 882 150

Central Coast Community Legal Centre Not for profit service providing free legal advice. Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

4353 4988

contact@centralcoastclc.org.au

Central Coast 50+ Singles Social Group

in Wyong Area Free Insurance and training provided

0418 493 388 marketing@nswja.org

The Lions Club of The Entrance Inc

Serve your community make friends, join Lions. 1st and 3rd Wed, North Entrance Surf Club. Runs The Entrance Markets Sunday Mornings Behind The Entrance Cinema.

0488 286 006

theentrancelions@gmail.com

Tuggerah Lakes Toastmasters Club

Thinking about being more effective and more persuasive? Learn clarity, brevity, context, impact and value. This is achievable at Tuggerah Lakes Toastmasters

0409 487 095

Toukley Presbyterian Church

Hargraves St & Victoria Ave Family Service (Sunday School 9.30am) Cafe Church - informal (in hall 5pm) Community Activities ALL WELCOME toukleypc.org.au

4392 9904

Volunteering Central Coast

Refer potential volunteers to community organisations and provide support to volunteers and community organisations. 0458 645 979 www.friendlytravellers.com Training for volunteers and managers of volunteers Lake Munmorah 50s Plus Information Sessions held regularly across the Coast Leisure and Learning

Club

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

4358 8390

Long Jetty Senior Citizens Club

Computer classes, line dancing, tai chi and zumba gold - M-F, 9am to 3pm for full list of activities

4329 7122

recruit@volcc.org.au

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

Permaculture

meet friendly like minded people at our information night held at Tuggerah Community Hall on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. 6:30 for 7pm start

Bob on 0412 133 808

HEALTH GROUPS Better Hearing Australia Central Coast

Hearing loss management Support and educational groups providing practical experience and confidence Learn the benefits of hearing aids

4321 0275

Central Coast Prostate Cancer Support Group (Wyong) Meet last Friday Month Terrigal Uniting Church 380 Terrigal Dre, Terrigal 9.30am to 12 noon

4367 9600 www.pcfa.org.au

Food Addicts in recovery anonymous

0412 948 450

coastalacappella@gmail.com

POLITICAL GROUPS Australian Labor Party Ourimbah/ Narara Branch

Discussion/action community issues - 3 levels of Government Niagara Park Primary School 7.30pm 1st Mon

0410 309 494

kyle.macgregor@hotmail.com

Central Coast Greens

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

Having trouble controlling the way NSW Labor Party you eat? The Entrance Day Branch Over weight, under weight, Monthly meetings to discuss obsessed with food, weight or diet? and debate policy as well as Wednesdays 6:30pm campaign for local labor candidates Sanremo Neighbourhood Centre and Members of Parliament. 0404 044 610 2nd Mon 2pm The Entrance 0419 201 056 Leagues Club

GROW Support Groups

4332 2907

Warnervale Branch - NSW Labor Party

Small friendly groups formed to learn how to overcome anxiety, depression and loneliness and to improve mental health and wellbeing. Anonymous, free and open to all. Weekly meetings at Bateau Bay and Wyong

To support and promote NSW Labor within the Warnervale area. 3rd Tue 7pm Hamlyn Terrace Community Centre

www.grow.org.au

PROBUS CLUBS

1800 558 268

HISTORY GROUPS Museum & Historical Society Wyong District Groups/Schools Welcome Morning tea/lunch for group bookings, wheelchair friendly, Alison Homestead 1 Cape Rd Wyong Open Sun-Thur 10am-2pm

0419 128 497

warnervale.labor@gmail.com

Tuggerah Combined Probus Club Inc

Meet new friends and enjoy social events. 2nd Thur., 10:30am, guest speakers. Social outings 3rd Thur. Woodbury Park Community Hall, Mardi

4351 0450

Probus Club 4352 1886 of Wyong Inc Wyong Toastmasters www.alisonhomestead.com.au meet at wyong golf club Club Long Jetty Over 4th Mon, Morning Tea, Guest A friendly way to improve 50s Club Speakers, regular monthly outings public speaking and Indoor bowls, computers, 4352 3692 leadership skills, stay sharp, 0412 200 571 Soundwaves exercises, yoga, line-dancing, tai probuswyong55090@gmail.com and increase confidence. 1st, A cappella harmony for Men – new 0437 699 366 chi and more - 9am to 3pm 50pssg@gmail.com 3rd, 5th Friday members welcome. Rehearsals 4332 5522 10:30 - 12:30 Wyong RSL. All Mondays 7.00pm to 9.30pm welcome. The Creative Compassion Central Coast Leagues Club, Dane Inner Wheel Club Wyong The Lunch Bunch 0432 570 935 Centre Inc. Drive, Gosford Women’s club with the common Social lunches for seniors on the Secondhand Shopping, Upcycling Ring Max on 4324 3631 interest of giving back to the Central Coast, meet at 12 noon Wyong Uniting Church Minimalism, Creativity, Community 1st Sun - Tigers Club, Bateau Bay or Kieran 4324 1977 community while developing lasting Invites Ladies & Gents for dinner, dancing - BBQs & Socialising each w/e. Monthly programme for all areas of the coast

4332 5522

MUSIC

SERVICE GROUPS

Lounge Area, Free Wifi, or a cuppa and chat, call in and see us at 5/2232 Pacific Highway (Next to BYO Cellars) Opening hours Mon-Sat - 9-4pm

0437 048 815

3rd Sun - Breakers Club, Wamberal Call or SMS 0418 772 569

The NSW Justices Association Inc

Seeking volunteers for added community desks

Sunday Service 9am All welcome - Bible study Watanobbi Road Wyong Weekly writers group

4352 1528

GARDEN CLUBS Central Coast

Coastal a Cappella

Vibrant women’s a cappella chorus new members welcome. Music eduction provided Rehearsals Tue 7pm Gosford TAFE Lots of Performance opportunities, or hire us for your next event.

friendships. 7.00 pm 3rd Wed Wyong Uniting Church

4393 2755

iiw.au.wyong@gmail.com

The Lions Club of Wyong Inc 47 years supporting local activities

Join us - Meet new friends 4th Tues Monthly 6:30pm Don Small / Lions retirement village Call Colin

0413 014 226

www.wyong.nsw.lions.org.au

The Rotary Club of the Entrance Inc.

A small, friendly and effective club supporting many local organisations, and international Rotary Activities. Meetings 6.30 pm Tues Mingara Recreation Club

0409 449 498

rotarytheentrance@gmail.com

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

Central Coast Tenants’ Advice and Advocacy Service

Free telephone advice and advocacy for all tenants as well as residents in residential parks

4353 5515

cctaas@hotmail.com

Central Coast Soaring Club Inc

Gliding Club, Learn to fly, Instruction FREE to members. 14 Y/O and up for Training Thur, Sat, Sun (weather permitting) Bloodtree Rd Mangrove Mountain

0412 164 082 0414 635 047 www.ccsoaring.com.au

Tuggerah Lakes U3A The Entrance - cryptic

crosswords, play reading Bateau Bay - Memoirs, Reading Group - Killarney Vale - Talks, Mah Jong - Toukley - Creative Writing Berkley Vale - Music appreciation - Chittaway Bay - Movies

4390 2451

www.tugglakesu3a.info

SPORT KI-DO Mingara Judo Academy Junior boys and girls Mon and Wed Two classes 6-8.30pm from 7yrs Kangy Angy

0413 237 010

www.kidomingarajudo.com.au

Wyong Lakes Australian Football Club Come and play AFL Teams for Boys, Girls, Women, Men No Eperience Necessary

0404 257 702

play@wyonglakesafc.com.au

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SPORT

Dylan Kabel wins Alison Newell selected for NSW Dragon Boat Racing team Shelly Beach Young A Gun Shootout

helly Beach Golf Club held a special event for the Coast’s best young golfers in January.

The club’s 2019 Young Gun Shootout is a popular, friendly event amongst the region’s junior golfers that tests their accuracy, control and composure in a battle royale style knockout event. According to Club President, Allan Arkins, the event is always a highlight of the club’s junior program over the summer, and showcased a wealth of up and coming talent.

“It’s always great to see the future of our game and club hitting their straps,” Arkins said. Taking the title and the last gun standing was, Dylan Kabel, with a golf game beyond his years. “Congratulations to, Riley Stewart, Talon Stolz, Zach Camilleri, Max Doherty, James Linnet, Finlay Taylor, Charlie Fennell, Blaine Anderson and Matt Lamaro, for putting up a great contest,” Arkins said. Source: Website, Jan 17 Allan Arkins, Shelly Beach Golf Club

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member of the Central Coast Dragon Boat Club has been selected for the NSW team that will compete in the Australian Dragon Boating Championships.

Blue Haven resident, Alison Newell, will join some of the state’s best paddlers as they battle it out for glory in the ACT, come April, in the Australian Dragon Boating Championships. A breast cancer survivor, Newell said she could never have imagined being selected for the NSW team after picking up the paddle just 11 months ago. Alison said that she could not have achieved this feat without the support of her local club. “I had my last surgery in December, 2017. “After being given the all clear to get on with my life I was looking for a support group, and that’s when I found the club,” Newell said. Newell went along to a come and try session with the club, which is based at the Marine Rescue Base at Toukley. After one paddle Newell said she was hooked. “Exercise is crucial for cancer survivors as it decreases the chances of recurrence, so I was thrilled to find a support group that would help me get active,” she said. The Central Coast Dragon Boat Club is a unique sporting group in that many of its members are breast cancer survivors. The club has two internal groups, the Sea Dragons, who make up the club’s competitive racing team, and the Coast Busters, a group of cancer survivors who race along with the Sea Dragons. For Newell, the Coast Busters are like a second family, and she said their support had been invaluable to her during the months she

spent reclaiming her life. When she’s not training with the NSW team, Newell is on the water with her fellow clubbies, who are eagerly preparing for the 2019 Chinese New Year Dragon Boat Regatta, which takes place on Sydney’s Darling Harbour, on February 9. The club is holding a come and try day on March 17. Source: Interview, Jan 31 Alison Newell, Central Coast Dragon Boat Club Dilon Luke, Journalist

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