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angy Angy Residents Action Group (KARAG) members claim that they have been shut out of transparent and meaningful communication by Transport NSW and the contractor, John Holland, at the Intercity Rail Maintenance Facility in Orchard Rd. “It’s more or less a stalemate,” said group member, Susan Zgraja. “Their idea of community liaison is that they will inform us of what they want us to know and when, and they don’t want to hear our comments, questions or feedback,” she said. Susan said they have “flatly refused” a group meeting, so a meeting was scheduled between another member, Tracey Stewart, and Paul Galea who is Communications and Stakeholder Manager of the rail facility’s contractor, John Holland. Susan said she accompanied Tracey to the meeting and unexpectedly there was also a representative of Transport NSW, who objected to Susan being there because she was not invited and told her

The vast tract of land that was cleared of more than 4000 trees to make way for heavy industry in a rural area she could not be part of State Member for The to get a designated bus Transport NSW had the meeting. Entrance, David Mehan, stop at the site entrance applied for more land “He was loud, said Transport NSW was where an informal bus and invited submissions, which we did,” Susan aggressive and bullying not dealing fairly with the stop was operating. towards us, and said that community. “Public works need to said. if I did not leave he would “They could be doing a be to the benefit of the “The OEH had indicated cancel the meeting and much better job,” he said. wider community, not just to us that it was inclined that would be the end of He said he was working because the government to give them permission, it,” Susan said. however, we objected through a few things and needs something. “Afterwards we both attempting to get some “It seems we are because it would cause environmental received emails from, improvements, such dealing with a very more Paul Galea, saying there as the water and sewer arrogant government,” damage and the removal of even more mature was no need for face- connection to residents, Mehan said. to-face meetings and which was firmly KARAG’s aim for the trees, they’ve already all questions would be indicated in the first place meeting was to get ripped out about 4,000.” answered in emails,” as one of the benefits for information about the A report to Central Susan said. the community but now extra parcel of land Coast Council’s meeting She said that since neither Transport NSW or Transport NSW wanted on March 25 said that that so-called meeting, it Council seemed to want and the progress, if any, of Transport NSW applied has been “more or less a to do it. a noise wall surrounding to OEH to modify its development in order to stalemate”. “We still don’t have a the site. “We’re not going to final design to see the “We had been conduct additional works give up, but we don’t visual impact on the informed by the Office outside the approved site know how to get past this residents,” he said. of Environment and boundary, which would fait accompli. Mehan has managed Heritage (OEH) that entail clearing an extra

0.58ha of vegetation and habitat for 13 identified animals. “Clearance of the extra land is not considered by Transport NSW to have a significant impact on threatened biodiversity, and the OEH proposes to allow the clearance of the additional 0.58ha,” the report said. Director of Environment and Planning, Scott Cox, said a submission would be lodged on a point of clarification only at this stage and a review of the matter was ongoing. Susan said Transport NSW was also dodging the issue of installing a noise wall surrounding the site. “It was part of the original plan but they keep coming up with the same reason all the time that they haven’t completed the design, but I think it is because of the cost. “This is a heavy industry operating 24/7 we’re talking about, in a quiet rural area, and they haven’t solved the noise problem. “A lot of complaints have been because of the intrusion of noise, vibration, loss of privacy and the clearing of the land.

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Preparation of an Environmental Plan is next stage for controversial seismic testing A

sset Energy is definitely preparing to seek permission to conduct 3D seismic testing in waters off the Central Coast, with pre-planning for a mandatory Environmental Plan already underway, Director, Tobias Foster, has confirmed in an exclusive video interview with Central Coast Newspapers.

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If given the green light, the testing would be carried out over a 1,000sq km area, much of which is off our regional coastline. “We are at the stage where we are preparing an Environmental Plan,” Foster said. “We are determining how and when we wish to go about that at the moment. “As per federal regulations, we need to engage with the community and stakeholders and present an Environmental Plan to the national regulator, the National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority (NOPSEMA).” Foster said there was a definite need for the testing to be conducted off NSW waters. “The majority of the gas from Queensland is exported to Asian markets and gas for NSW has predominantly been from Victoria, but the reserves

the environmental regulator.” Foster defended the need for 3D testing, saying comparing it to 2D testing, was “a bit like colour TV compared to grainy black and white”. “It will improve our knowledge of the existence of hydro carbons and ensure development as efficiently and safely as possible,” he said. With drilling, the natural successor to seismic testing, Foster said an incident such as the Deepwater Horizon oil spill of 2010 in the Gulf of Mexico was unlikely. “In terms of seismic survey, there is no risk of natural hyrdo carbon release,” he said. “As a consequence of Asset Energy Director, Tobias Foster drilling, of course, when we are are declining,” he said. “stretching back to the 80s” understand that noise as an penetrating geological strata, “What the discovery of and conducted as recently as energy source can disrupt we do need to ensure that that natural gas in NSW-would do 2018 off Norah Head, that the particular organisms in certain procedure is undertaken safely and effectively. is that, pending reserves and Sydney Basin contains hydro- contexts,” he said. engineering, we would be able bearing source materials which could yield “multi-

systems in place and that the industry continues to “evolve and improve technology, procedures and practices.” Following several incidents, including Deepwater, NOPSEMA had changed regulations to guard against such events, he said. “In terms of the drilling process, we will ensure all assets, nationally and locally, are in place and ready to act should the worst eventuate,” Foster said. He said the company was aware of, but undeterred by, thousands of vocal opponents to any seismic testing off Central Coast waters. “We undertook 2D testing in April, 2018, and we were certainly aware that local interest groups were concerned about our operations, and we anticipate that will continue into the future,” he said. “Australia must maintain energy security, it must maintain provision of raw materials for manufacturing and to ensure energy prices are kept as low as possible. “People must maintain that in the back of their minds when understanding what the petroleum industry provides “We have to understand each to offer a local source of gas trillion feet of gas”. of the risks, determine how we “We have to prepare an Oil for Australia.” to provide a cheaper energy “That’s a significant resource can mitigate against them, and Pollution Prevention Plan as See the full video interview at source. in anyone’s language,” he said. ensure that we have control part of any Environmental www.coastcommunitynews. “We need to secure an Foster said he did not agree measures during any activity Plan for our petroleum activity com.au/news/video-news/ energy supply for NSW for that any lasting damage would to ensure that any impact we (with) response mechanisms Source: decades to come.” be done to marine eco systems have on any marine organism to mitigate against any Video interview, Mar7 or eco system is managed potential spill.” Foster said it was obvious through seismic survey. Community News Partners Reporter: Terry Collins from 2D seismic work “What we have to do is effectively and acceptable to Foster said there were

He said the company was aware of, but undeterred by, thousands of vocal opponents to any seismic testing off Central Coast waters

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oongarrah, H a m l y n Terrace, Wadalba and Warnervale are forging ahead as the major growth areas on the Central Coast, and with developers investing billions of dollars on housing estates, it is expected that the commercial sector will follow. “Already, we’ve seen some confidence,” said Wyong MP David Harris, “with the massive expansion of Bunnings at Lake Haven, Tuggerah Lakes private hospital at Wyong, and the opening of HomeWorld at Warnervale. “The commercial sector is seeing the benefits and the opportunities that are being presented for this area and hopefully the State Government and the Council can work together to make sure the services that these new communities need are in place,” he said. Central Coast Council deals with a continual stream of development applications for new housing in the northern region, ranging from dual occupancies to single homes in small estates, to developments of 100 or more blocks. A milestone in the housing market is the start of the first residence to be built in Hilltop Park in the long-awaited Warnervale Town Centre. There are 10 blocks already sold in this 42-block section being developed by Blitz

Aerial view of Hilltop Park, the first housing development to start in Warnervale Town Centre Homes. Wyong MP, David Harris, was there on April 9 for the auspicious occasion of turning the sod of earth for the first building site and said: “I suppose today is the official launch and it is exciting because people have waited for over a decade and now they’re seeing the roads in place and houses being built. “It’s been a painfully long wait, but now we should see the commercial confidence grow and companies investing,” he said. Warnervale Town Centre has been in the spotlight since the 1990s

as the site for a new retail, commercial and community growth centre to be developed over 25 years. It is 119ha of developable land bounded by Hakone Rd to the north, Hiawatha Rd to the east, Sparks Rd to the south and straddles the main northern railway line to the west. About 15ha will be retail and commercial uses, 64ha for residential housing (about 420 homes) and the remainder open space, conservation and special activities including an 8ha nature reserve. The next cab off the

rank at the Town Centre is likely to be the first stage of a 106 lot residential subdivision at 200-222 Hakone Rd, Woongarrah, which was approved by Central Coast Council in February. An estimated value by the Allam Property Group of the three-stage development is $8.26m. The site area of 11.32ha is north of Mataram Rd, and north to Hakone Rd, with its southern boundary adjoining the school. It will be developed in three stages, 44 lots in the first, 48 in the second and 14 in the third. Another leap forward

was the opening on April 7 of HomeWorld’s first display village on the Central Coast, which is expected to stimulate home buyer interest. The village, on Virginia Rd, Warnervale, features 37 display homes from a range of 17 leading builders, including single and double storey homes, and one with a granny flat, showcasing the latest in design trends and innovative floor plans. HomeWorld CEO, Phil Jones, said: “The village is a $42m investment by the builders to the region, showing their commitment to the

growth of new housing and to generating local employment. Principal of McLachlan Partners real estate and independent Central Coast Councillor, Bruce McLachlan, said “the northern sector was seeing the results of the previous strong property market, with developers releasing new projects. “These usually have lead up times of two to five years from acquisition to development application approval and final release, so whilst current activity is strong, it is likely to ease back as the market stabilises,” he said. “New property replacement prices are often higher and drag values upwards of existing home prices, and generally improve values in an area, especially free standing homes. “It is usually medium density or high-rise units that suffer from oversupply and failed projects, with banks selling up developers, and Department of Housing making opportunity purchases, that cause price impacts. “The northern Central Coast is usually owneroccupier markets and more stable than investor orientated high rise markets,” he said. As the area grows, McLachlan said, “Council is recognising the need for more parks and as developer contributions are paid, Council is adding further playgrounds to existing parks.

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Central Coast Council staff would take up 28 metres of street have recommended that frontage on bin night. The proposal fails to meet tonight’s council meeting approve a proposal for 27 apartment design guidelines for minimum separation distances units and seven townhouses from buildings to side and rear over five blocks on the corner boundaries. of Blackwall and Farnell Rds, Six units fail to comply with solar Woy Woy. and daylight access into living The report says the $11 million development on the 3721.5 square metre site owned by Apex Smart Homes Pty Ltd is permissible in the zone and that no councillor has made any representations about it. But residents submitted 87 comments or objections when it was first exhibited and 36 when it was exhibited a second time. They complained about overshadowing, infrastructure issues such as stormwater, traffic and parking, loss of privacy and light pollution among other issues. Save Our Woy Woy community group founder Mr Harvey McDougall said the submissions had been basically ignored. He will speak on behalf of the group at the public forum at 6pm, ahead of the council meeting. The group is calling on residents to attend tonight’s council meeting to give a clear message to councillors who will vote on a development proposal. The proposal exceeds planning provisions in a number of ways. It is above the height limit of 11metres by 7.5 per cent. It is above the maximum floor space ratio by 2.7 per cent. The setbacks along the boundaries are as little as 4.2 metres when six metres is the limit. The setbacks also compromise the deep soil provisions for landscaping along boundaries. The waste servicing requirements are exceeded by 89 per cent but the council report says the code was written at a time when the maximum residential bin size was 240 litres and the bins are now 360 litres. The council report states that the 34-unit development can be serviced with 28 bins and this

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rooms and private open spaces. Units Nine, 18 and 27 only get one hour of sunlight between 9am and 3pm in mid-winter while three other units only get two hours. Two units have balconies that fail to provide a three-metre depth. The development fails to meet the communal open space policy of 25 per cent and the communal space it does allocate on the ground floor, at 21 per cent, fails to provide at least two hours of sunlight to at least 50 per cent of the space, only giving it to 25 per cent of the space. The report says the proposal has either 61 or 62 car parking spaces (it mentions both). In summing up, the report recommends approval, saying the proposed consolidation of five lots and redevelopment is consistent with all relevant directions under the Central Coast Regional Plan 2036. It says the proposed built form is considered acceptable in the context of the site and is in the public interest as it will provide a variety of housing types and densities within the area. Tonight’s meeting is at the Central Coast offices at Wyong. Meeting. It starts at 6pm with the public forum and the meeting proper starts after the speakers. This development is the first item on the business agenda so it should be dealt with early in the night. SOURCE: Central Coast Council agenda 2.1, 29 April 2019 Interview (Merilyn Vale), 23 April 2019 Harvey McDougall, Save Our Woy Woy

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Council adopts Affordable Housing Strategy C

Quick survey finds Woy Woy Bay in ‘good condition’ “Overall the waterway here is in A quick survey of Woy Woy Johnson said. “Tidal eddies and wind deposit good condition. Bay on April 23 has found “It was also pleasing to note the bay to be generally roadside litter in these mangroves, that a derelict vessel was removed clean and tidy, according to easily managed on a higher tide. “Only a large four wheel drive from the jetty boat ramp at Lions Clean4Shore facilitator Mr tyre was dragged from the water Park.” Graeme Johnson. near the end of Taylor St. Mr Johnson said Clean4shore

The survey was undertaken to seek out any larger items, and plan future outings and clean ups in the bay, he said. “The lower tide greatly restricted this survey, especially with the obvious small litter gathered in front of the railway station,” Mr

A wheelie bin and oyster basket were also found in the mangroves near the Spike Milligan Bridge. A slow cruise in a dinghy back through Woy Woy Channel, turned up smaller items, plus three buckets and a sleeping mat.

hoped to bring in a local school or youth group to clean the railway line foreshore and deeper into Horsfield and Correa Bay, on a higher tide. SOURCE: Social media, 23 Apr 2019 Graeme Johnson, Clean4Shore

Work to start on Woy Woy wharf The former Gosford City Council allowing access during all-weather Woy Woy’s new wharf should be completed by the end of adopted a concept plan for the future and all-tide conditions. Work will start in this financial next year, according to a upgrade of the Woy Woy Wharf, report to the Central Coast inclusive of a floating pontoon and year. associated infrastructure to ensure The report to council said Council. The council has to allocate $1.33 million in next financial year’s budget to comply with the 25 per cent funding agreement under the NSW Government’s Regional Communities Development Fund which gave the council $3.591million to redevelop the town centre wharf.

accessibility. The project provided for a new sea wall, a dedicated fishing wharf and associated facilities, footpath and cantilever boardwalk; lighting and landscaping. The project is expected to provide an improved facility for commercial ferries and for recreational use of Brisbane Water,

extensive community consultation was undertaken prior to the adoption of the concept plan but further community consultation will be undertaken in the finalisation of the design plans prior to construction starting. SOURCE: Central Coast Council agenda 3.4 and 3.5, 29 April 2019

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entral Coast Council is to dedicate at least three Council-owned sites for affordable housing partnerships in an effort to relieve housing stress being felt by an estimated 24,000 Coast families. At Council’s Ordinary Meeting on April 29, councillors authorised CEO, Gary Murphy, to finalise an Affordable Housing Strategy in a bid to provide more housing choice for households earning less than $100,000 per year. Drawing heavily on a draft strategy prepared by housing expert, Judith Stubbs, which was on exhibition for 103 days last year, the new strategy outlines a variety of measures to help households which pay more than 30% of their gross income on housing costs. The matter was previously deferred twice, as councillors worked together to develop a united approach to housing affordability. Councillors agreed there was a need for 8,000 more dwellings for very low income households, 2,100 more for low income households and 500 for moderate income households, by 2036. They voted to develop one Council owned site for an affordable housing partnership in the short term, with at least two more to follow as the strategy rolls out. Sites chosen will be well located with regard

to transport/services and not environmentally sensitive. Council will also facilitate a multi-tenure development which will seek to include a new generation boarding house for very low income singles or couples, one and two bedroom apartments for very low and low income singles, couples and small families, and space for an on-site outreach service and manager’s dwelling. It will look at a site for the short-term development of temporary dwellings such as caravans, cabins and tiny homes in partnership with a registered community housing provider. Other measures to be considered include: rezoning developable land within 400m of town

Opening of the Tiny Homes project in Gosford centres and 800m of and homelessness transport nodes to allow services, develop a pilot multi dwelling housing; home share scheme and zoning precincts within incorporate transitional Greenfield urban accommodation options expansion areas to in multi-tenure projects allow for multi-dwelling to help the homeless into housing; and permitting housing. multi-dwelling housing in Cr Chris Holstein said R2 zoned areas. the strategy would not Council will also be a “magic panacea for consider amending homelessness” but rather parking standards an attempt to keep people for residential flat out of homelessness. buildings and amending “Many people need its forthcoming more affordable housing Development Control options, including Plan to include a range trainees, apprentices and of lot sizes to allow newlyweds,” he said. for different housing Cr Jillian Hogan said typologies. the strategy “provides a Council will advocate diverse range of initiatives to State and Federal – it is about our people, governments for more our residents, from all resources to meet different circumstances, growing homelessness ages and workplaces. on the Coast. “We have an It will facilitate opportunity to make a relationships between difference and change local real estate agents the course of people’s

current zonings.” He said talk of changes to negative gearing had already seen a drop in housing investors. “If negative gearing is to be replaced, it has to be replaced by something else, and affordable housing may have to be the replacement,” he said. Cr Troy Marquart said he was concerned about one of the strategies, which involves Council advocating for increased resources for “one stop shops to provide information and referral as well as services for chronically homeless people such as outreach medical counselling services, low cost meals, laundry, shower and internet access and storage facilities. He was the only councillor to vote against adoption of the strategy. Mayor, Jane Smith, said although she realised some people had been frustrated by the lengthy process involved in coming up with a strategy, the outcome was positive. “Councillors worked hard to come up with a document most councillors support and that’s a great outcome,” Smith said.

lives in a way we, as a Council, have never before,” she said. “We could fob off housing issues and say this is a state issue, or a federal issue, but affordable and alternate housing is everyone’s issue.” Cr Bruce McLachlan said he supported the strategy, following amendments made to the original draft which put more focus on placement in appropriate areas. “This is the first time the councillors sat down Source: Agenda item 3.1 as a group and worked Central Coast Council through the issues and Ordinary Meeting, April 29 it was quite rewarding in Interview, Apr 30 Central Coast Councillor, that regard,” he said. Bruce McLachlan “I do have some Interview, Apr 30 reservations but am Central Coast Mayor, Jane Smith realistic and understand Media statement Apr 30 council cannot override Central Coast Councillor, state policy and the Jillian Hogan fact is people can build Reporters: Terry Collins and Merilyn Vale boarding houses in

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he ballot order has been decided for the seat of Robertson, with Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, saying the May 18 Federal Election will be “the most important choice voters on the Coast will make in a generation”.

Five of the eight candidates for Robertson at the ballot draw on April 24. From left: Lucy Wicks, David Abrahams, Cath Connor, Robert Marks and Anne Charlton

Only a handful of people, including five of the eight candidates standing for the seat, turned up to witness one of the steps of democracy in action, as the ballot was drawn on April 24 at the Australian Electoral Commission office in Gosford. The process was repeated across the country in each electorate with the same script being followed and starting at exactly noon. Eight wooden balls were put into a wire cage and the handle was turned. A second Australian Electoral officer sat behind the cage, with a black mask over her face. She pulled the numbers out of the cage and handed them to a third employee who declared the numbers. The first name out of the barrel was, Judy Singer, from Sustainable Australia, who won the coveted first place on the ballot paper, commonly believed to favour the so-called donkey vote. Taking second place on the ballot paper will be, Robert Marks, of the United Australia Party, followed at number three by, Fiona Stucken, of the Christian Democratic Party, Fred Nile Group.

Independent, David Abrahams’, name came out of the barrel fourth. “I can’t complain – four is my lucky number,” Abrahams said. “Seriously, I have been very impressed with the process of the ballot draw.” Sitting Member, Luck Wicks, of the Liberal Party of Australia, said placement on the ballot paper wasn’t all-important. “What’s really important is that people know who they are voting for and why,” Wicks said. Cath Connor, of The Greens, took sixth place on the ballot. “It’s nice to have the official part of proceedings done – we are now off and running,” she said. Sean Bremner Young, of the Animal Justice Party, took seventh spot on the ballot, followed by the ALP candidate, Anne Charlton, at eighth. In summary, your ballot paper for the seat of Robertson in the May 18 Federal Election, House of Representatives, will read: 1. Judy Singer – Sustainable Australia; 2. Robert Marks – United Australia Party; 3. Fiona Stucken – Christian Democratic Party – Fred Nile Group; 4. David Abrahams – Independent; 5. Lucy Wicks, Liberal Party of Australia; 6. Cath Connor – The Greens; 7. Sean Bremner Young – Animal Justice Party; 8. Anne Charlton – Australian Labor Party. Source: Australian Electoral Office Gosford draw, Apr 24 Reporters: Merilyn Vale and Terry Collins AEC Tally Room website, Apr 26

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Fish kills could come with seismic testing - Abrahams The day after David Abrahams attended the Hands Across the Water protest about what seismic testing would do to marine life, he found hundreds of dead fish off Killcare Beach. “I was the one who reported the fish kill at 5am on Monday morning,’’ Mr Abrahams said. “We think there were a couple of thousand. “The first thing I thought was that we can expect this to happen much more regularly if seismic testing goes ahead.’’ Mr Abrahams, an independent candidate standing for election on May 18 in the federal seat of Robertson, has been campaigning to get his fellow election candidates to commit to fighting

the exploration permits. He said he was aware of the Department of Primary Industries’ advice that the fish wash-up was the result of a faulty net from a legal commercial fishing operation but he was seeking full clarification. “It’s very odd that there were so many fish – more than a small trawler net and some of the fish looked traumatised,’’ he said. Mr Abrahams was one of hundreds of people who gathered at Umina Beach on Sunday, May 5, to oppose proposed 3D seismic blasting for offshore oil and gas exploration. Save Our Coast founder Dr Natasha Deen said more than 1000 people held hands from Umina Beach along to Ocean Beach, covering more than 1km of

coastline to symbolise defending the coast. “We are sending a powerful message to our federal MPs and electoral candidates, and the oil and gas companies, that the communities from Newcastle, The Central Coast and the Northern Beaches are united in opposition to this devastating plan for seismic blasting and offshore oil or gas rigs off our beautiful coast,’’ Dr Deen said. “The communities along the east coast of NSW are deeply connected to our coast and we will continue to oppose PEP 11 (Petroleum Exploration Permit) every step of the way, to protect our marine animals and Save Our Coast that we all love.” She said seismic testing involved underwater airgun blasts

that detonated every few seconds 24 hours a day continuously for days or weeks on end. Scientific evidence has been shown that it could kill plankton over 1km away, impacting on the entire ecosystem, as well as affecting the atmosphere and climate resilience, she said. Local environmentalist and bushcraft teacher Mr Jake Cassar, who grew up on the Peninsula and still lives on the Coast, said: “It’s heartening to see people from different backgrounds, age groups and socio economic demographics coming together on this important issue. “The Central Coast is starting to build a strong and resilient community that passionately lobbies against anything that threatens our beautiful region.

“There is genuine interest and enthusiasm for protecting the place we are so privileged to call home,” he said. Petroleum Exploration Permit allows exploration of 4500 square kilometres and runs along the coast from Newcastle, through Lake Macquarie and the Central Coast to Manly. There will be another Hands Across the Sand event at Manly on Saturday May 11 at 3pm, a collaborative event with Surfrider, Living Ocean and Save Our Coast. SOURCE: Media Release, 7 May 2019 Natasha Deen. Save Our Coast, Interview, 7 May 2019 David Abrahams, Independent candidate for Robertson Jake Cassar, Jake Cassar Bushcraft

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The vast tract of land that was cleared of more than 4000 trees to make way for heavy industry in a rural area she could not be part of State Member for The to get a designated bus Transport NSW had the meeting. Entrance, David Mehan, stop at the site entrance applied for more land “He was loud, said Transport NSW was where an informal bus and invited submissions, which we did,” Susan aggressive and bullying not dealing fairly with the stop was operating. towards us, and said that community. “Public works need to said. if I did not leave he would “They could be doing a be to the benefit of the “The OEH had indicated cancel the meeting and much better job,” he said. wider community, not just to us that it was inclined that would be the end of He said he was working because the government to give them permission, it,” Susan said. however, we objected through a few things and needs something. “Afterwards we both attempting to get some “It seems we are because it would cause environmental received emails from, improvements, such dealing with a very more Paul Galea, saying there as the water and sewer arrogant government,” damage and the removal of even more mature was no need for face- connection to residents, Mehan said. to-face meetings and which was firmly KARAG’s aim for the trees, they’ve already all questions would be indicated in the first place meeting was to get ripped out about 4,000.” answered in emails,” as one of the benefits for information about the A report to Central Susan said. the community but now extra parcel of land Coast Council’s meeting neither Transport NSW or on March 25 said that She said that since Transport NSW wanted that so-called meeting, it Council seemed to want and the progress, if any, of Transport NSW applied has been “more or less a to do it. a noise wall surrounding to OEH to modify its development in order to stalemate”. “We still don’t have a the site. “We’re not going to final design to see the “We had been conduct additional works give up, but we don’t visual impact on the informed by the Office outside the approved site know how to get past this residents,” he said. of Environment and boundary, which would fait accompli. Mehan has managed Heritage (OEH) that entail clearing an extra

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Transport NSW and John Holland representatives accused of aggressive bullying tactics From P1 “If they put the wall in first, there would have been less upset, especially along Enterprise Dr. “And they say the wall, especially along Enterprise Dr, would cause echoing, but I think they are just throwing us a furphy. “I’m not a sound engineer but I do know that those walls are supposed to absorb the noise not bounce off.” This journalist contacted the Communications and Stakeholder Manager for the project, Paul Galea, and he refused to talk to me. I told him I contacted him because I thought his role was community liaison, but he was rude, terse and hung up after saying: “I don’t want to talk to you, go to Transport NSW,” he said. A statement from Transport NSW on May

13 said it was committed to working with the local community during construction of the rail maintenance facility. “As the maintenance facility site is currently an active construction zone, John Holland is responsible for all aspects of workplace safety, including the safety of visitors to the site. “Accordingly, only invited visitors and staff that have completed necessary induction are permitted onsite. “Where this requirement has not been met, unannounced visitors to the site are not permitted. “The project team has been providing ongoing updates about the facility and matters of interest by direct contact to community members and through written communications, including regular community newsletters.

“We welcome feedback about the project at projects@transport.nsw. gov.au and 1800 684 490, or for urgent matters, by contacting our 24-hour Construction Response Line on 1800 775 465. “Project information is also available at transport.nsw.gov.au/ projects “Construction of the noise wall will be completed before the start of operation of the rail maintenance facility.” In an email to KARAG

on March 19, Galea said: “There was no intention by John Holland (contractor) to convene group meetings as you’ve requested…… it’s my experience that during the delivery phase of a project, talking with individual residents about their specific areas of interest on a one-to-one basis is consistently a more effective strategy for all parties. “The maintenance facility project has frequent and ongoing

contact with local stakeholders and residents across a wide range of topics. “These calls, emails and meetings are in addition to regular notifications distributed throughout the local community and provided to other stakeholders.” In regard to a noise wall to surround the site, Galea said in the email: “The Review of Environmental Factors assessed operational noise and vibration and proposed mitigation measures. “John Holland is currently finalising the Operational Noise and Vibration Review as required by the project’s planning approval. “The community will be notified of outcomes when the review and proposed mitigation measures are finalised. “Installing a noise wall around the entire site is not considered feasible

due to a range of factors including the need to clear extensive areas of additional vegetation, the prohibitive cost and timeline implications, and the need to seek additional and extensive planning approvals. “In some areas, installing a noise wall may also increase the noise impacts for residents – as the wall would also reverberate noise back towards residents from existing noise sources outside the project, such as Enterprise Dr.” Source: Interview, May 10 Kangy Angy Residents Action Group, Susan Zgraja Interview, May 10 The Entrance MP, David Mehan Media statement, May 13 Transport NSW Central Coast Council meeting Mar 25 Agenda Item 6.4 Email, Mar 19 Tracey Stewart Email, Mar 19 Rail Facility Communications and Stakeholder Manager, Paul Galea Journalist, Sue Murray

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Private Member’s Bill introduced calling W

hen the NSW Parliament sat for the first time since the March election, Member for Wyong, David Harris, called for “a referendum of people on the Central Coast to ask them whether they want recycled mining water, which cannot be proven to be non-toxic, put into their water supply”. Harris said one of the conditions of approval for Wallarah 2 Coal Mine by the Berejiklian Liberal Government was that the mine should recycle water collected in the coal mine and return it to the drinking water catchment to compensate for lost water due to mining.

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David Harris in Parliament, defending the community’s right to clean drinking water “If there’s any risk to our community’s health, it’s not good enough. “Words on a page won’t protect us,” he

said. “Emma McBride (Federal Member for Dobell) and Anne Charlton

(Federal candidate for Robertson) have raised concerns but Liberal Members and candidates are silent.

“It’s time our community ceased being treated this way by the Liberal government,” Harris said. He ran a snap poll on his Facebook page asking the community: “Do you think Central Coast residents should be asked through a referendum if they want recycled water from a coal mine returned to our drinking water?” 94% responded Yes we should be asked and six percent said no we shouldn’t be asked. Harris put up a Private Member’s Bill in State Parliament on May 7, calling for the referendum. “I speak again about an issue I have raised in this place since 2007, the proposed Wallarah 2 coal mine,” he said “Following a series of investigations, it is

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for a referendum on recycled mining water appropriate level” can be released back into the Central Coast water supply. “Further, the condition states that after 10 years, the discharge of at least 300 megalitres per annum of treated water can be made “directly into the Central Coast Water Supply system at a location mutually agreed with Council”. “The first issue I have is that the requirement does not come into force until 10 years after mining has started, which I suggest will be too late if there are any problems. “The second issue is how the condition for water to be “treated to an appropriate level” will be enforced. “In an email sent to

me and to the Federal Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, the General Manager of Wyong Coal Pty Limited, Peter Allonby, stated: ‘You regularly comment negatively on water from Wallarah 2 being put into the Central Coast drinking water supply. This idea is neither new nor unique’. Mr Harris went on to say that the email contained a link to a video that referred to the Clarence Colliery, which supplies water to Lithgow City Council’s drinking water supply. “I did some research and, instead of allaying my fears, I have more concerns and I ask the new Minister to look carefully at this issue. “The Environment

Protection Authority [EPA] has conducted a five-year review of environmental protection licence No. 726 held by Clarence Colliery. “The EPA report states that “Clarence Colliery LDP002 introduces a high volume, point source of pollution to the Upper Wollangambe River”. “The report’s analysis details the pollution in the water system, stating: ‘… the discharge waters exhibited acute and chronic toxicity to the freshwater cladoceran Ceriodaphnia dubia at a variety of dilutions. “’It also caused significant inhibitory effects on growth of the freshwater green alga …’

“It states that the water has potential to induce toxic effects and reproductive impairment in sensitive invertebrates et cetera. “In effect, the EPA report says that the government has put in place a condition while knowing that processes in the area are causing problems. “I ask that the Premier, the Government and the Minister, if they really care about this issue, instead of coming up with conditions that cannot be enforced, and we know the EPA is taking Clarence Colliery to court over breaches of its licence, to consider conducting a referendum of people on the Central Coast to ask them whether they want recycled mining

water which cannot be proven to be non-toxic, put into their water supply.” Australian Coal Alliance (ACA) executive, Alan Hayes, said the ACA supported David Harris and the referendum. “It’s unbelievable that a mining company can put at risk a major water supply and that we have a government that is prepared to let it happen,” he said. “The crux of the matter is that 68 percent of the water from this catchment supplies drinking water to the whole Central Coast. “Subsidence from this mine, and there will be some, means the water will leach into the coal seam and become

highly polluted.” Hayes said Wyong Coal, owned by Korean mining company, KORES, claimed they could treat polluted water and return it to the drinking water catchment. He said ACA had scientific evidence that even though the water would be less toxic, it could not be treated to the level of being suitable for human consumption and to meet the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines. Source: NSW Parliament Hansard, May 7 Private Member’s Statement by David Harris Website, Apr 9, May 8 David Harris MP Interview, May 13 Australian Coal Alliance Executive, Alan Hayes

Emma McBride MP MEMBER FOR DOBELL

Caring for our community

Emma loves the Coast. A true local, Emma’s family has been on the Coast for generations - and she went through school in Wyong and Tuggerah. The Coast is her home and she’s working hard to make our community an even better place to live. Emma spent 20 years working in health, 10 years as a Pharmacist at Wyong Hospital. She moved her way up from a clinical post to deputy director of pharmacy.

Emma works tirelessly for the Coast. She fought to save Wyong Hospital from privatisation and will stand up for pensioners, working families and young people. Emma understands families are doing it tough and will do her best to care for our community by: Protecting Medicare and strengthening our hospitals

Guaranteeing TAFE funding and creating new apprenticeships

Restoring penalty rates and easing pressure on family budgets

Investing in cheaper, cleaner renewable energy

Strengthening local schools with $43.7 million more funding

Mail: PO Box 3763 Tuggerah NSW 2259 ✆ 02 4353 0127 @ emma.mcbride.mp@aph.gov.au www.facebook.com/mcbrideemma Authorised by Emma McBride, MP, ALP, Suite 204, 1 Bryant Drive, Tuggerah NSW 2259.

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Over 111,000 enrolled to vote in Dobell

obell, named after the late prominent artist, Sir William Dobell, covers most of the former Wyong shire and parts of the former Gosford council area and has an enrolment of 111,630.

It is held by the Australian Labor Party’s, Emma McBride, with a 4.8 percent margin. At the last Federal election in 2016, McBride won the seat from the Liberals with a 4.6 percent swing and taking 54.8 percent of the two candidate preferred vote. It is considered a marginal seat, and since the electorate was proclaimed in 1984, and won by the Labor Party, it has see-sawed back and forth between the ALP and Liberal Party at each Federal election. There are six candidates in this year’s election, and the order of the ballot paper is: Aaron HarpleyCarr, United Australia Party; Paula Grundy, Christian Democratic Party; Jilly Pilon, Liberal; Rickard Scott, Greens, Emma McBride, Labor; and, Gregory Stephenson Independent. Dobell covers 787sq km from Ravensdale in the north to Erina Heights in the south. Main towns include Bateau Bay, Berkeley Vale, Blue Haven, Chittaway

Bay, Charmhaven, Dooralong, Erina Heights (part), Gorokan, Hamlyn Terrace, Jilliby, Kanwal, Killarney Vale, Kulnura (part), Lake Haven, Lisarow (part), Long Jetty, Magenta, Mardi, Narara (part), Niagara Park (part), Norah Head, Noraville, Ourimbah, Ravensdale, Tacoma, The Entrance, Toowoon Bay, Toukley, Tuggerah, Tuggerawong, Tumbi Umbi, Wallarah, Wamberal (part), Warnervale, Woongarrah, Wyoming, Wyong, Wyong Creek and Yarramalong. Both major parties have been spruiking a long list of promises in the lead-up to the vote on Saturday and the Prime Minister, Scott Morrison,

has made several visits to the Central Coast. The Liberals have promised to: spend almost $1M on upgrades to the Ourimbah MultiSports Facility and the main playing field at the Central Coast Hockey Complex; invest $237,200 into Bateau Bay PCYC; a $70M Central Coast Roads Package; and, $4.7M to improve water quality in the Tuggerah Lakes estuary, taking the Coalition’s commitment to cleaner Central Coast waterways to $5.3M. Labor has promised $7M on community projects including: $900,000 for a dementia inclusive park on the Gorokan foreshore;

$500,000 to upgrade Bateau Bay PCYC; $171,000 on new drone rescue services for surf lifesaving clubs; mental health programs for the 12 to 25 age group through Headspace Gosford and Lake Haven to provide in-school youth mental health services; $250,000 upgrade of the Lake Haven Masonic Village home care kitchen; $5M to clean up Tuggerah Lakes and Central Coast waterways; a Medicarefunded MRI licence to Wyong Hospital; $1.3M in new initiatives at the University of Newcastle Ourimbah campus; $40M extra for Central Coast public schools in the first three years; $2M at Wyong TAFE for health and community services equipment upgrades; $20M for a new standalone public palliative care hospice on the Central Coast; a new metastatic cancer nurse; and, $60M Central Coast Roads Rescue Package. Where to vote: Bateau Bay - Gordon Dodd Hall, Nareen Gardens, 19 Bias Ave; Public School, 2a Waratah St; Banksia Family Centre, 7 Joseph Banks Dr, Cynthia Street Community Centre; Berkeley Vale – Public School, 6 Pindarri Ave; Progress Hall, Panorama Pde;. Blue Haven – Public School, 39 Colorado Dr. Chittaway Bay – Primary School, 101

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Chittaway Rd; Point Hall, 72 Geoffrey Rd. Dooralong – Public School, 1046 Dooralong Rd. Erina Heights – Public School, Serpentine Rd. Gorokan – Pre-school, 8-12 Balmoral Dr. Holgate – Primary School, 189 Wattle Tree Rd. Jilliby – Public School, 352 Jilliby Rd. Kanwal – Public School – 33 Craigie Ave. Killarney Vale – Public School, 1 Henricks Rd; Brooke Avenue Public School, 96 Brooke Ave. Lisarow – Public School, 17 MacDonalds Rd. Long Jetty – Senior Citizens Hall, 6 Thompson St; 1st Tuggerah Lakes Scout Hall, Nirvana St. Norah Head – Community Hall, 75 Bungary Rd. Noraville – Toukley Public School, 123 Evans Rd. Ourimbah – Public School, 121 Pacific Hwy. Shelly Beach – Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College, 450 The Entrance Rd. Tacoma – Public School, 75 Hillcrest Ave. The Entrance – Public School, cnr Campbell and Oakland Aves; Glenvale Annexe SSP, 77 Hutton Rd. Toukley – Senior Citizens Centre, 1 Hargraves St. Tuggerah – Community Hall, 9 Anzac Rd; Public

School, 63 Pacific Hwy. Tuggerawong – Progress Hall, 326 Tuggerawong Rd. Tumbi Umbi – Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College, 150 Bellevue Rd; Community Centre, Roberta St. Wadalba – Community School, 20 Van Stappen Rd. Warnervale – Public School, 55 Warnervale Rd. Watanobbi – Wyong Public School, 52 Cutler Pl. Woongarrah – Public School, 75-85 Mataram Rd. Wyong – Public School, 1 North St; Anglican Church, 27 Byron St. Wyongah – Progress Hall, Tuggerawong Rd. Wyong Creek – Public School, Yarramalong Rd. Yarramalong – Public School, Yarramalong Rd. Early voting centres: Wednesday, May 15 and Thursday, May 16, 8.30am to 5.30pm and Friday, May 17, 8.30am to 6pm - Unit 1, 132 Chelmsford Rd, Charmhaven; Shop 4, 165-171 The Entrance Rd, The Entrance; Suite 2, 34-36 Pacific Hwy, Wyong. Source: Website, May 13 Australian Electoral Office Website, May 13 The Tally Room Media releases Member for Dobell, Emma McBride Liberal candidate for Dobell, Jilly Pilon

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BUILDING OUR ECONOMY. SECURING YOUR FUTURE. A Budget surplus is being delivered for the first time in over a decade. Tax relief is being delivered for families and small businesses. A stronger economy means we can guarantee increased investments for schools, hospitals and roads.

YOUR CHOICE. THE BILL AUSTRALIA CAN’T AFFORD. Last time, Labor delivered 6 record deficits totalling $240 billion. Labor wants higher taxes – on retirees, housing, incomes, investments, family businesses, electricity and more. Labor can’t manage money, which means they come after yours.

Authorised by A. Sinodinos, Liberal Party of Australia, NSW Division, Level 20, 1 Bligh Street, Sydney NSW 2000.

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Candidates’ policy statements in alphabetical order Aaron Harpley-Carr Emma McBride United Australia Party Australian Labor Party

live and work on the Central Coast, our family company has seen me serve all ends of the Coast and speak to many people who have all agreed that enough is enough. Many people want to break the status quo, and I believe that only the United Australia Party can do that. The duopoly that’s in place needs to end and politicians need to start running the country instead of fighting with each other over who gets the bigger office. It’s time that those in charge listen and, more importantly, there needs to be a bigger focus on getting the people who live in Dobell the things they need. We all know it can’t just fall on federal government, it needs

The Christian Democratic Party’s candidate, Paula Grundy, and Independent candidate, Gregory Stephenson, did not respond to this newspaper’s invitation to contribute to our pre-election coverage.

was born on the Central Coast and attended university at theOurimbahCampus.

For the past 12 years, I have been a union organiser, and from 2008 to 2013, I volunteered with the Berkeley Vale Rural Fire Service. My priority is to stop the Wallarah 2 mine from

Growing up in Wyong, I joined our hospital as a mental health pharmacist in 2006, and in 2008, I was appointed Wyong Hospital’s Chief Pharmacist and elected to Wyong Council. Like many local kids, I spent weekends playing sport at Baker Park and I’m delighted to have helped start our Premier League winning team, Central Coast Heart Netball. The Coast deserves well funded schools, quality health care, better access to youth mental health services, and investment in Wyong TAFE and Ourimbah campus. Many households struggle with the cost of living and cuts to penalty rates, stagnant wages, and rising electricity bills push budgets to the brink. Older people are waiting too long for the aged pension or home care

I am humbled to be the Liberal candidate for Dobell at the Federal election on Saturday. I have lived on the Central Coast my entire life, marrying my husband here, raising my children here and sending them to school locally. Since being elected to Central Coast Council, I have worked constructively with the local community to deliver results for the Central Coast, and I’m running for Parliament because I want to continue delivering for our community. I am passionate about ensuring that taxes stay low so that people keep more of what they earn, backing local small businesses to create more jobs and building the infrastructure that our

care about our community because it’s my home.

input from all areas of government, including local and state. We need hospitals, schools and jobs, jobs, jobs, not just a building where potential jobs can go, but actual commitment that once its built that jobs will come. We (whoever wins this election) need to have a visible presence on the Coast, not just at election time, or when their leader is in town. They need to be here and ready to listen to all 111,000 people in our electorate.

Jilly Pilon Liberal Party am a mother, small businesswoman and a Councillor on Central Coast Council.

packages, and hundreds of locals have needed help with the NDIS. The Central Coast’s environment and our drinking water is at risk. A Labor Government will do better. Labor will provide $20.73M extra funding to local schools over three years. Wyong Hospital will have an MRI licence. Penalty rates will be restored. The health of our lakes will be improved and local high school kids will have more access to Headspace.

community needs. As a co-owner of an aluminium manufacturing small business in Tuggerah, I know firsthand the significant risk posed to our local economy by Labor’s $387B in higher taxes on workers, retirees and small businesses. That’s why I will work everyday to secure our future and guarantee funding for the essential services that our community relies upon. As part of the Morrison Liberal Team, I am the only candidate in Dobell that can secure our future.

Rickard Scott - The Greens

opening. It’s complete madness to open any new coal mine in Australia, especially one under our water catchment. Tackling the climate emergency starts with cleaning up our energy supply, and The Greens have a plan to provide cleaner, cheaper, more reliable energy and protect

and create jobs. Our plan supports coal workers, their communities, and the local economies that rely on coal today, ensuring no one is left behind in this essential transition. Coal is the leading contributor to global climate change, and Australia is the world’s

biggest coal exporter. Renewable energy is the cheapest form of new energy and with the proper incentives from government, Australia can become a renewable energy super power, powering our homes, businesses and society with clean energy. The Greens’ plan will

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Six Central Coast suburbs in Shortland electorate S

hortland is considered a rock solid Labor seat, with a 9.9 percent margin, and has always been held by the Australian Labor Party.

It has changed hands only three times after, Charles Griffiths, held the seat for the ALP from 1949 to 1972, when he retired, followed by, Peter Morris, 1972-1998 when he retired, then, Jill Hall, held the seat for six terms from 1998 to 2016, when she also retired with 59 percent of the vote. The redistribution leading up to the 2016 election abolished the neighbouring seat of Charlton, which had been held by, Pat Conroy, since 2013, and he replaced, Jill Hall, in Shortland. This year’s Federal election has six candidates trying to wrest the seat out of the ALP grip and are, in ballot paper order: Susan Newbury, Sustainable

Australia; Xing Yu, Christian Democratic Party; Pat Conroy, Labor; Dani Rifai, United Australia Party; Bryan McGrath, Animal Justice Party, and, Nell McGill, Liberal. Shortland covers Lake Macquarie and Central Coast regions including the suburbs of Lake Macquarie Council on the eastern shore of Lake Macquarie, as well as north-eastern suburbs of Central Coast Council. It encompasses 265sq km from Highfields, Cardiff and Boolaroo in the north to Budgewoi and San Remo in the south, and is bounded on the east by the Pacific Ocean and on the west by the Pacific Highway, Gorokan to Mannering Park, and follows the Lake Macquarie eastern shoreline to Warners Bay. The main suburbs on the Central Coast include Budgewoi, Chain Valley Bay, Doyalson, Gwandalan, Mannering Black Hill

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Park and San Remo. There are 110,100 enrolments in Shortland, which was named after Naval Lieutenant, John Shortland, (1769-1810) who discovered coal near Shortland. Labor promises throughout the election campaign include: $2.5M to build up to three new digital TV towers; $192,000 for eight Shortland school projects, including

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outdoor learning areas at Northlakes High and Public: and, extra funding under Fair Go For Schools at Lake Munmorah High ($990,000), and Public ($500,000), Budgewoi Public ($690,000), Northlakes High ($1,240,000) and Public ($490,000), Gwandalan Public ($380,000), Mannering Park Public ($260,000). Where to vote: Budgewoi Public

School, Lukela Ave; Halekulani Hall, Noela Pl; Buff Point Scout Hall, 48 Narambi Rd; Chain Valley Bay Community Hall, 100 Scaysbrook Ave; Gwandalan Public School, Kanangra Dr; Lake Munmorah High School, Carters Rd; Mannering Park Community Centre, 2 Dunvegan St; Northlakes Public School, Goorama Ave; Summerland Point Community Hall, Cams

Blvd. An early voting centre is at Unit 1, 132 Chelmsford Rd, Charmhaven on Thursday, May 16, 8.30am to 5.30pm and Friday, May 17, from 8.30pm to 6pm. Source: Website, May 13 Australian Electoral Commission Website, May 13 The Tally Room Media releases Member for Shortland, Pat Conroy

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HOW MUCH WILL THEY TAKE FROM YOU? My novice understanding of Labor’s changes to franking credits. The A.L.P., if elected, proposes to stop payment of cash tax refunds owing to Australian Shareholders from unused tax credits attaching to their fully franked dividends from Australian shares such as B.H.P., the banks, Telstra and many other good tax paying Australian companies. These companies pay 30% of profit to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) as a pre paid tax (franking) credit for shareholders. This credit is held to offset any tax they might owe. However, if they do not owe any tax, the unused tax credit is claimed back as a cash refund. This 30% cash tax refund is added to the 70% cash dividend already paid, this 100% amount is declared income in the tax return. It is this 30% cash tax refund (refundable franking credit) that Labor wants to unfairly take from shareholders’ dividends, Labor plans to selectively target 1 million non working Australians who stand to loose $5 billion p/y income via this unfair change. Labor wrongly claim this cash tax refund to be a tax “loophole” or a “gift” from the government. As can be seen, this is untrue, it is a legal tax refund of a unused tax (franking) credit held in the shareholder’s name. Labor would make exemptions to their policy for some groups including themselves. They would exempt some Government pensioners and not others. Many of these non working Australians are in the nil tax bracket and some on government pensions, whilst others have provided for themselves and want nothing from the government other than being left alone as planned for years ago. Seek professional financial advice for yourself. Reject Labor’s cash tax refund grab that discriminates against some classes of senior Australians This notice is placed in the public interest by P Campbell, Springfield Ph: 0414 630 837

Wylie Campbell - The Greens

have lived in Belmont all my life, and as The Greens candidate for the area I love, that gives me the opportunity to work together with my community for a better future for all of us. I’m 24 and studying environmental science and management at the University of Newcastle. I’m your Greens’ candidate this Federal election because I want to pursue climate action and a just transition to 100 percent renewables by 2030 that works for the many, not just the few,

and for the environment. I believe in good planning, effective management and sound investment into public transport, public education, public health and social welfare, an Australia that works for all of us. The needs and rights

of those living with a disability are of great importance to me. My priorities include fast, efficient, well planned and maintained public transport; worldclass free education, from early childhood through to TAFE and university; increased funding for the NDIS and the timely spending of all funds allocated; a just transition from coal and gas drilling to exportable renewable energy; and an end to political donations from mining companies and other big corporates. We Greens work for a cleaner, fairer future for all of us.

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FOR THE SENATE GREENS CANDIDATE FOR GOSFORD You know me as the former Gosford Greens councillor, where I protected heritage buildings, spoke against the over-development of Gosford, campaigned against the Mangrove Mountain landfill site, and led the council stand against CSG fracking on the Coast. I am a passionate advocate for creating opportunities for job growth around renewable energy, recreation, ecotourism and agricultural initiatives, and know that the Greens are the only party with the integrity to achieve this.

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Candidates’ policy statements in alphabetical order Pat Conroy Australian Labor Party

s the Federal Member for Shortland, I have been a strong voice in Canberra for my constituents for six years. I grew up on the Central Coast and now live in Lake Macquarie, with my wife and two young children. I’m running for Parliament again to help strengthen our wonderful community by delivering more for schools and hospitals, pensioners and community organisations, by creating jobs and looking after our environment. I have been Labor’s Shadow Assistant Minister for Climate Change and Energy, and for Infrastructure, and I have used my expertise as an economist to help develop Labor’s Just Transitions Policy and a $1.1B Hydrogen Strategy. I want to be part of a Labor Government that delivers action on

Nell McGill Liberal Party

ell, a lawyer from Whitebridge and mother of three, works in a small firm in Newcastle CBD, assisting a broad range of clients from individuals and families to small businesses.

climate change that will cut emissions as well as power prices, and look after affected workers and communities. I will work to improve roads and build new cycleways on the Central Coast, and deliver the Glendale Transport Interchange in Lake Macquarie and better TV reception through three new digital towers. I will work to get the NDIS back on track, fight for an Australian maritime industry and improve fuel security. Importantly, I will continue to assist and advocate for my constituents.

Nell provides mentoring to law and business students and also volunteers at the school canteen, in class assistance and for the local soccer club. With more than 20 percent of the Shortland population aged 65 and over, about five percent higher than the national average, one of my priorities is to address aged care services and protect ageing Australians from Labor’s Retiree Tax, which punishes those who have worked hard and saved for their retirement. I am also passionate about supporting adolescent mental health and bullying prevention, and the

Bryan McGrath Animal Justice Party

ryan, 36, lives in Cardiff, and has been working in construction, surveying and engineering for the past decade.

Liberal Government has invested $121M to ensure that there are no gaps in support for people in community mental health programs as the NDIS is rolled out. To ensure that funding for local community programs, aged care services and social services continues, we need a strong Liberal Government returned to office. As part of the Morrison Liberal team, Nell will support local families, reduce their cost of living pressures by supporting tax relief, improving access to childcare and lowering power bills.

The AJP’s core values of kindness, equality, rationality and nonviolence, will be a part of our political system. I am passionate about animal protection and our legal system being fair. I will prioritise the banning of live animal exports because each year millions of animals suffer on lengthy sea journeys, and this must end. I will establish a Federal Animal Rights Commission - animals have unique rights which should be protected by law. I will establish a legal system for animals which protects their right to live free from human harm and I will protect wildlife habitats. I will advocate to safeguard our National

Emblem. Kangaroos should be protected and not seen as resources or pests, and I will urgently change legislation to protect kangaroos from commercial killing. I will inquire and establish laws to protect our companion animals from high levels of killing in shelters and I will push to end factory farming. I will legislate to protect forests and marine habitats from further destruction. Urgent action must be taken to address global climate destabilisation and invest in clean energy.

Susan Newbury - Sustainable Australia

’ve lived in the area most of my life.

I grew up on a poultry farm in Wyong and now live in Lake Munmorah and run a pharmacy in Toukley. I am campaigning for better planning to stop over-development as

well as maintaining a sustainable environment. I am very concerned about environmental degradation, pollution, destruction of habitat and loss of biodiversity in our area. The roads are becoming more congested, housing

is being built-up too densely and sprawling into natural habitat. We should all be working to lower our global footprint which, if all nations lived as profligately as we do, would necessitate four Earths, not just the one we have.

I am very concerned about the growing income divide in this country and believe that we should have a simpler and fairer tax system. I strongly believe that the large multinationals operating here should be made to pay the proper tax on the

profits they make, as in many instances, they are sending Australian companies to the wall. If you believe in better planning, a sustainable environment and secure jobs, then vote 1 Susan Newbury for Sustainable Australia.

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

Fish kills could come with seismic testing - Abrahams

Dead fish came from commercial fishing

Councillors inspect Farnell Rd site

The day after David Abrahams attended the Hands Across the Water protest about what seismic testing would do to marine life, he found hundreds of dead fish off Killcare Beach.

Hundreds of dead fish that washed up on Killcare Beach on May 6 were the result of a commercial fishing operation gone awry, according to the NSW Department of Primary Industries.

Mayor Cr Jane Smith and four councillors, Chris Burke, Chris Holstein, Richard Mehrtens and Jeff Sundstrom, attended a site inspection on Thursday, May 9, of the unit and townhouse

Fish kills could come with Precinct committees suggested Liberals promise Public transport scores 65/100 seismic testing - Abrahams at residents’ meeting $22M in road upgrades the exploration permits.

coastline to symbolise defending

that detonated every few seconds

“There is genuine interest and

hundreds of people who gathered at Umina Beach on Sunday, May 5, to oppose proposed 3D seismic blasting for offshore oil and gas exploration. Save Our Coast founder Dr Natasha Deen said more than 1000 people held hands from Umina Beach along to Ocean Beach, covering more than 1km of

“The communities along the east coast of NSW are deeply connected to our coast and we will continue to oppose PEP 11 (Petroleum Exploration Permit) every step of the way, to protect our marine animals and Save Our Coast that we all love.” She said seismic testing involved underwater airgun blasts

“It’s heartening to see people from different backgrounds, age groups and socio economic demographics coming together on this important issue. “The Central Coast is starting to build a strong and resilient community that passionately lobbies against anything that threatens our beautiful region.

collaborative event with Surfrider, Living Ocean and Save Our Coast.

The day after Woy Woy’s publicDavid transport gained The creation of precinct Almost $22enthusiasmmillion He said he was aware of the the coast. 24 hours a day continuously for for protectingwas the Abrahams attended the place we are so privileged to call “We are sending a powerful days or weeks on end. Across the Water Department of Primary Industries’ advice that the fishcommittees wash-up message to oursupported federal MPs and by Scientific evidence has been home,” he said. Peninsula aHands 65 out of 100 an NRMA’s was two committed to upgrading protest about what rating seismic in Petroleum Exploration Permit was the result of a faulty net electoral candidates, and the shown that it could kill plankton testing would do to marine from a legal commercial fishing oil at andthe gas companies, that the over for 1km roads away, impacting allows exploration of 4500Scott square survey thathundreds saw 23,400 speakers latest Residents whenon Prime Minister life, he found of operation people but he was seeking full communities from Newcastle, The the entire ecosystem, as well as kilometres and runs along the dead fish off Killcare Beach. clarification. Central Coast and the Northern affecting the atmosphere and coast from Newcastle, through across their area. Responsible Ettalong Development Morrison visited the Central Coast “I was NSW the one rate who reported “It’s very odd that there were Beaches are united in opposition climate resilience, she said. Lake Macquarie and the Central the fish kill at 5am on Monday so many fish – more than a small to this devastating plan for seismic Local environmentalist and Coast to Manly. heldandatoffshore Ettalong on teacher on Sunday, May There 5. will be another Hands morning,’’ Mr Abrahams said. trawler net and some meeting, of the fish blasting oil or Beach gas bushcraft Mr Jake Cassar, “We think there were a couple looked traumatised,’’ he said. rigs off our beautiful coast,’’ Dr who grew up on the Peninsula Across the Sand event at Manly of thousand. 30.Deen said. Mr Abrahams wasApril one of and still lives on the Coast, said: on Saturday May 11 at 3pm, a “The first thing I thought was that we can expect this to happen much more regularly if seismic testing goes ahead.’’ Mr Abrahams, an independent candidate standing for election on May 18 in the federal seat of Robertson, has been campaigning to get his fellow election candidates to commit to fighting

Promises targeting the Peninsula

History of Robertson electorate

The following election promises have been made by the candidates for the two major parties in the Robertson electorate.

The seat of Robertson has been in existence since Federation in 1901 and was named in honor of Sir John Robertson KCMG, 1816-91.

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am a local living in Hamlyn Terrace and work mostly around the Central Coast and Lake Macquarie regions as a business broker for Business Agents. I have never run for anything in the past and was encouraged to run by my family and friends due to my passion for politics and the frustration with the existing establishment which cares more about corporate tax cuts and selling off our country and assets to overseas interests. Enough is enough, we

Media Release, 7 May 2019 Ribbon awarded Natasha Deen. Save Our Coast, Interview, 7 May 2019 David Abrahams, Independent to cookery judge candidate for Robertson

Xing Yu, the candidate for the Christian Democratic Party, did not respond to this newspaper’s invitation to contribute to our pre-election coverage.

Jake Cassar, Jake Cassar Bushcraft

A member of the Woy Woy branch of the Country Women’s Association has received a special award from the Agricultural Society Council of NSW.

Labor’s dividend imputation reform explained

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Water quality concerns at Terrigal Beach

Decision on Terrigal Boardwalk deferred for a site inspection

The ballot order has been decided for the seat of Robertson, with Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, saying the May 18 Federal Election will be “the most important choice voters on the Coast will make in a

Terrigal Haven Supporters’ Group is pushing for an urgent action plan to address water quality concerns at Terrigal Beach, after a sewage spill over the Easter weekend, which the group says,

Central Coast Council has deferred David he ballot order Independent, Abrahams’, name came out a decision on the controversial has been decided of the barrel fourth. for the seat of Terrigal Boardwalk plan in what Robertson, with Member “I can’t complain – four my lucky number,” for Robertson, Lucy is Adam Member for Terrigal, Crouch, Wicks, saying the May Abrahams said. I have been has described an “Seriously, effort by Labor 18 Federal Election will very impressed with the be “the most important councillors to take the off process ofproject the ballot draw.” choice voters on the

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Coast will make in a Wicks, of the Liberal Party generation”. Mayor seeks ofbi-partisan Australia, said placement

Sound and light shows, interactive displays and pavement installations are just some of the things recommended to highlight the “living history” of Gosford under Central Coast Council’s

Industry Training Hub and a scholarship scheme for VET students announced NSW Business Chamber, Central Coast Region, has welcomed the news that the Coast is to get one of the 10 new Industry Training Hubs announced in the recent Federal Budget.

support for game-changing projects Central Coast Mayor, Jane Smith, has thrown down the gauntlet to Federal election candidates to commit to two key projects to deliver economic, recreational and cultural opportunities for the Coast.

Free climate change forum in Gosford

Train timetable improvements announced

Kincumber aged care facility proposal withdrawn

A climate change forum will be held under the auspices of the Community Environment Network (CEN) at the Uniting Church, Gosford, on May 13, from 6.30pm.

Central Coast commuters are advised that Transport for NSW has announced service adjustments that will affect both the region’s train and bus services.

A controversial proposal for a $30.5m aged care facility at Kincumber has been withdrawn by the applicant, two weeks before public submissions were set to close.

Gosford Heritage Interpretation Strategy now on public display

need to stop the sale of Australia and we need more Australian jobs right here and right now. The United Australia Party has a real plan to create more Australian jobs, jobs that will last and jobs that will pay a fair wage.

We are committed to improving the infrastructure, increase the pension by $150 per week and putting Australia and Australians first. We need to start looking after ourselves first, we need real reform and it clearly is not happening under the current establishment. The UAP is standing up for everyday Australians like myself, and my friends and family, and I am proud to be running for the UAP in Shortland. Let’s make Australia great.

Only a handful of people, on the ballot paper wasn’t including five of the eight all-important. “What’s really important is candidates standing for the seat, turned up to that people know who they are voting for and why,” witness one of the steps of democracy in action, as Wicks said. Cath Connor, of The the ballot was drawn on April 24 at the Australian Greens, took sixth place on Electoral Commission office the ballot. “It’s nice to have the in Gosford. The process was repeated official part of proceedings done – we are now off and across the country in each electorate with the same running,” she said. Sean Bremner Young, of script being followed and Five of the eight candidates for Robertson at the ballot draw on April 24. the Animal Justice Party, starting at exactly noon. From left: Lucy Wicks, David Abrahams, Cath Connor, Robert Marks and Anne Charlton Eight wooden balls were took seventh spot on the put into a wire cage and the ballot, followed by the ALP candidate, Anne Charlton, handle was turned. A second Australian at eighth. In summary, your ballot Electoral officer sat behind the cage, with a black mask paper for the seat of Robertson in the May 18 over her face. She pulled the numbers Federal Election, House of out of the cage and handed Representatives, will read: them to a third employee 1. Judy Singer – Sustainable who declared the numbers. Australia; 2. Robert Marks The first name out of the – United Australia Party; 3. barrel was, Judy Singer, Fiona Stucken – Christian from Sustainable Australia, Democratic Party – Fred Nile who won the coveted first Group; 4. David Abrahams – place on the ballot paper, Independent; 5. Lucy Wicks, Liberal Party of Australia; 6. The full articles and more can be seen on line on our website www.centralcoastnews.net Coast News commonly believed to Community Cath Connor – The Greens; so-called can donkeyalso focusses on news specifically related to post code areas 2250, 2251, 2260 favour and the articles be Bremner read and 7. Sean Young – vote. Animal Justice Party; 8. shared on your mobile phone by going to www.coastcommunitynews.com.au. Taking second place on Anne Charlton – Australian the ballot paper will be, Labor Party. Robert Marks, of the United Australia Party, followed Source: Australian Electoral Office at number three by, Fiona Gosford draw, Apr 24 Stucken, of the Christian

here were some inaccuracies in an advertisement on Page 8 of the Wyong Chronicle edition 163 on Labor’s dividend imputation reform that must be corrected. The most concerning of those was that the policy would exempt some Government pensioners but not others. That is completely untrue. Under Labor’s Pensioner Guarantee, everyone who claims a Government pension or allowance is exempt from these changes. To be eligible for a partpension, a couple can have almost $853,000 in assets as well as their family home.

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In the face of genuine confusion as well as a dishonest scare campaign that is running about the policy, here are some facts: This policy affects 4 per cent of the population; This policy affects people who pay no income tax; The Pensioner Guarantee exempts anyone on a Government pension, part-pension or allowance; No one affected will lose any of

their share dividends; and no one affected will pay any more income tax. Tax concessions provided to superannuation that allow many retirees to draw an income that is tax-free will continue. We understand that some people will lose income, but currently corporations do not pay tax on the profits that are sent to this group of people as dividends and that is unfair. Australia is the only country that has this system and we can no longer afford it. Feel free to contact our offices for more information. Email, May 9 Emma McBride, Federal Member for Dobell Pat Conroy, Federal Member for Shortland

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e, the Central Coast Greens, are writing in response to, Peter Buckland’s, ‘A high level of renewable energy production is not affordable’ (Wyong Regional Chronicle edition 163). Acknowledging the report, ‘Compounding Costs: How Climate Change is damaging the Australian Economy’, produced by the Climate Council of Australia Ltd 2019, authors, Will

Steffan, Karl Mallon, Tom Kompas, Annika Dean and Martin Rice, set out the case for absolute and necessary change from ‘business as usual’. The United Nation’s (UN) Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has told the world: Every action matters; Every bit of warming matters; Every year matters; and, Every choice matters. UN scientists have stated that we have less than 11 years to get global pollution under control. First, the cost of

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inaction. Following are some alarming and disturbing statistics about the effect on Australia’s economy and way of life caused directly by climate change. Extreme weather events, droughts, floods, heatwaves and cyclones will lead to reduced agricultural yield and productivity projected to exceed $19B by 2030. For example, the 2009 Melbourne heatwave saw a 30-70 peer cent reduction of apple and pear crops due to sunburn (Natural Capitol Economics 2018), and the 2011-15 cyclones destroyed 70-90 per cent of the Queensland bananas, while recent floods have killed 664 000 cattle worth $800m (ABC 2019). The 2010-2011 Queensland floods reduced exports by 7.8 per cent and overall the Gross State Product by 2.8 per cent (Queensland Treasury 2011). Previous severe droughts reduce, in the year they occur, Australia’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 1 per cent and climate change is set to increase

encouraged to visit our website to learn about this plan. It will be clear from that plan that far from the assertion that the goal of 100 per cent renewables would cost our economy, we

know the change would improve our economy while enhancing our environment, now that’s a ‘win, win’ in anyone’s language. Email, May 13 Sue Wynn Central Coast Greens

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Paying higher rates blamed on amalgamation o, we read once again, with dismay, that Councilor Greg Best is lamenting the $220 more per annum that the former Wyong ratepayers are forking out each year than the Gosford ratepayers (Wyong Regional Chronicle edition 163).

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Trailer and excavator stolen

Police officer found guilty F

ormer Tuggerah Lakes Police District Senior Constable, Daniel Blandford, has been found guilty, in Gosford Court, of sharing private photos of a fellow police officer. In an agreed upon statement of police facts tendered to the court, it was revealed that Blandford had been in a relationship with a female police officer who sent him a photo of her vagina whilst he was undergoing rehab for alcohol abuse. The court was told that the pair had been in a relationship between 2015-2017, but things quickly turned sour when Blandford concluded his rehabilitation period, with the female police officer ending their relationship and taking out an Apprehended Violence Order against him in June, 2017.

The female officer then began a new relationship with another man, but Blandford could not accept that she had moved on. On May 24, 2018, Blandford was drinking with his father when he drafted a message to the female officer’s new partner, which included the image of her vagina. The court was told Blandford, who was drunk at the time, told his father he thought it would be funny if he sent the photo to the victim’s new partner. According to the police facts, his father counselled him against sending the message, to which Blandford agreed. Later that the same day, Blandford’s father would attempt to delete the message and image from his son’s phone, but in his inebriated

state, accidently sent the message to the victim’s partner. Upon receiving the image, the woman’s partner notified her of who sent it to him and she then took the matter to police. After reviewing the contents of Blandford’s phone, police also learned that he had shared the image with his flat mate and fellow police officer. Blandford pleaded guilty to two counts of intentionally distributing an intimate image without consent. He was placed on a two year Community Corrections Order and ordered to perform 150 hours of community service. He was also ordered to delete the image. Source: Documents, May 3 Transcript and Casefile 2018/00335416, NSW Department of Justice

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uggerah Lakes Police District is appealing to the public for information regarding a stolen trailer and excavator. Between 7pm Monday, April 29, and 7:30am Tuesday, April 30, unknown person/s

have stolen a trailer Registration: TE30JP and a KABELCO Excavator that was on the back of the trailer, parked securely at the front of a residential driveway at a Lake Munmorah address.

The excavator and trailer are marked with sign writing “FITTLEC ELECTRICAL”. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Source: Website, May 1 Tuggerah Lakes Police District

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31-year-old Gorokan man was detained by members of the public after driving erratically along the M1 Pacific Motorway on May 7. At around 12:20am on May 7, several 000 calls were received from members of the public in relation to a Toyota Utility being driven south along the M1 Pacific Motorway towards Sydney. Drivers reported the subject vehicle drifting across all three lanes at times with its hazard lights activated. Upon approach to

the RMS Heavy Vehicle Inspection station at Mt White, truck drivers concerned with the manner of driving of the vehicle, caused a rolling road block and directed the vehicle to enter the weighbridge where other motorists caused it to stop. Those members of the public held the driver until the arrival of police. Upon arrival, police will allege the driver appeared well effected by intoxicating liquor, and he failed a roadside breath test. He admitted to

consuming a number of schooners of beer at a local club and a number of spirits the previous evening. The male was taken to Gosford Police Station where he submitted to a breath analysis giving a reading of 0.208. His unrestricted licence was seized and suspended by police. Due to his level of intoxication, he was given bail not to occupy the driver’s seat of a motor vehicle and is to appear before Gosford Local Court in June. Source: Website, May 7 Traffic and Highway Patrol Command NSW

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olice are investigating a reported child approach in Long Jetty. In the afternoon of Monday, May 6, two children, aged 7 and 4, were playing at Foreshore Park, Long Jetty, when police have been told that a man approached the older boy before the child walked away. Then around 1pm on Wednesday, May 8, the same two children

and their mother were again at Foreshore Park, when one of the children noticed the man nearby. At some stage, he approached the children again before fleeing in a southerly direction on Tuggerah Pde, Long Jetty. He is described as being aged in his 4050s, of Caucasian appearance, with long,

Smith, who is of New Lambton, previously faced Wyong Criminal Court on February 14, accused of recklessly inflicting grievous bodily harm on the 6-monthold son of his partner, resulting in the baby’s death. According to documents tendered in court, Smith was caring for the child whilst his partner was out, when the child sustained traumatic head injuries. Police and emergency services were called to a home on Fairfield Ave, New Lambton, around 4:30am on February 9, following reports that a

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baby boy had gone into cardiac arrest. It is alleged that Smith, after inflicting the injuries, left the child with a neighbour and then fled the area. The neighbour called police and emergency services and the child was taken to John Hunter Hospital in a critical condition, where he later died. Smith was arrested four days later after being found in a home at Budgewoi.

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curly brown hair, 172cms tall, with a thin build and grey/brown stubble. He was last seen wearing a black jumper with a blue/while shirt underneath, blue jeans and no shoes. The incident has again prompted police to encourage parents to discuss the ‘Safe People, Safe Places’ messages with their children. Source: Media release, May 9 NSW Police Media

Jie Smith faces new charges

ie Smith, the man accused of beating a baby boy so badly that he died, faced new charges in Newcastle Court on May 1.

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At the time, Smith did not apply for bail during his first hearing and his case was adjourned to Newcastle Court by residing Wyong Magistrate, Elizabeth Ellis. His case picked up again on May 1, with Smith now facing charges of murder, recklessly causing grievous bodily harm and dishonestly obtaining property by deception. Given the new charges against Smith, his Legal Aid lawyer requested a three week adjournment, with prosecution agreeing that a review period was needed. Magistrate, Robert Stone, adjourned the case until May 23. Source: Document, May 1 Transcript and Casefile 2019/00029611, NSW Department of Justice

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Missing and presumed dead Wallarah woman, Liesl Smith was one of the last people current partner, telling to see Smith before her various people she was disappearance. pregnant to the accused telling people Appearing via video and link, Church told the court she had made claims various industrial that Smith had phoned to him on the day and bodies in relation to requested he pick her up his profession,” Crown Prosecutor, Charisse from Tuggerah Station. Hodgeman, told the Church said he court, before requesting Smith disappeared assumed she had car from Tuggerah Train trouble and agreed to Church be denied bail. Church’s lawyer, Manny Station on August 19, pick Smith up, dropping Conditsis, argued that her off outside a Wyong 2012. his client was a victim Smith has not been bakery, near the address of circumstance and heard from or seen since, of her then boyfriend. that several alternative According to police and is believed to be facts tendered in court, scenarios could have dead. befallen Smith. Church, who had been Church originally claimed Conditsis argued that romantically involved he had been staying with Smith could very well still friends at the time of with Smith, has been be alive and just doesn’t Smith’s disappearance, a person of interest in want to be found, before but upon investigation, Smith’s disappearance arguing that Smith could this was found to be since 2013. have been murdered by untrue. Church became a After Church’s her boyfriend at the time prime suspect in the testimony, the or by an unknown person. investigation after The court’s decision prosecution argued that police learned he had regarding Church’s bail he had motive to want given them a false alibi is expected to be handed Smith gone after it was for the time that she down by the end of May. revealed she had been went missing, and was interfering in his personal charged with her murder Source: and professional lives. in 2018. Documents, May 1 Transcript and Casefile “She was During the hearing, the 2019/00053592, NSW court was told that Church communicating with his Department of Justice

ames Scott Church, the man accused of murdering Wallarah woman, Liesl Smith, faced the NSW Supreme Court for his bail hearing May 1.

At this session you will find out more information on the Draft Structure Plan and have an opportunity to meet the project team, ask questions and provide your feedback. This is an exciting project for the Central Coast Region. We value the site’s history and want to build on this, whilst exploring ways to enhance local economic growth and tourism. Your feedback is important and we encourage you to attend this session and provide your thoughts on the Draft Structure Plan.

Details: Please drop in at any time to find out more. • Date: Saturday 25 May 2019 • Time: 9am – 12pm • Venue: Wyoming Community Centre, 147 Maidens Brush Road, Wyoming NSW 2250 If you can’t attend the Community Information and Feedback Session we will be hosting Community Pop-ups at Tuggerah Super Centre on Saturday 11 May 2019 between 9am – 12pm and Erina Fair between 2pm – 5pm where you can find out more. We look forward to meeting with you and hearing your thoughts! If you have any questions about the project you can find out more at www.wctv.com.au

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Deliver the Promise meeting hears about NDIS issues

n May 3 F a i r h a v e n hosted a corporate gathering at their CoPack site in Tuggerah, attended by key staff and s u p p o r t e d employees, CEO Monique Cardon, Federal Independent Candidate for Robertson, David Abrahams, and State Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch.

The event was held as part of the Australia wide Deliver the Promise campaign, led by National Disability Services (NDS) bringing more than 1,000 disability service providers across the country together to make sure the NDIS is on track to deliver on all fronts. “Fairhaven is committed to the NDIS, it is ground breaking policy, but it is falling short on the promises

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uggerah Lakes Private Hospital is officially open.

David Abrahams, Monique Cardon and a Fairhaven employee made to participants and providers alike,” said Cardon. “We are seeing some participants falling through the cracks, with plan reviews taking too long and plans not funded adequately in the first place,” she added. Abrahams said Fairhaven is a remarkable Central Coast success story with a national and international reputation.

“They have combined the NDIS with local requirements, however they need surety in their business model, as far as the NDIS is concerned, to maintain it. During the gathering, guests heard more about Fairhaven’s work as the region’s leading employer of people living with disability on the Central Coast, as well as, the organisation’s own

dealings with the NDIS and how it was failing local people. “Recently, Fairhaven was engaged in a challenging situation when a Fairhaven supported employee and NDIS participant was left vulnerable to their self and others, when their accommodation arrangements broke down and they were left homeless,” said Cardon. “As this occurred over a weekend, the participant had no support and there was no emergency contact through the NDIS. “The participant and their Support Coordinator contacted the NDIA and requested an urgent plan review to include funding for supported accommodation. “The coordinator was shocked to be initially told by an NDIA representative that they ‘are not an emergency housing provider’. “Thankfully, after weeks of intensive support from the Coordinator and an advocacy group, this story has a happy ending and the participant was given the support required. “This is just one example of what can go wrong very quickly without a responsive and flexible NDIS,” Cardon said. “As time is closing between now and the Federal Election, we want to implore our community to stand with us as we Get the NDIS on track,” she said. Source: Media release, May 6 Caitlin Robson, Fairhaven

With a total of over $31M invested in facilities and equipment, and after more than 18 months of construction, the new private hospital, based in Kanwal, opened its doors on May 6. “We are so excited to be opening the doors of our state-of-the-art facility to the people of the northern end of the Central Coast,” said Tuggerah Lakes Private Hospital CEO, Laura Barnett. Located directly opposite Wyong Public Hospital, Tuggerah Lakes Private Hospital occupies a prime location on the corner of the Pacific Hwy and Craigie Ave. “The construction project undertaken over the past 18 months has involved a multitude of local suppliers, community leaders, school children and doctors. It is truly a hospital built by local people, for local people,” said Barnett. Part of the Healthe Care Australia Group, Tuggerah Lakes Private Hospital will complement the range of private

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surgical, medical, mental health and rehabilitation services currently on offer further down the Central Coast, at the group’s other established hospitals, Gosford Private Hospital and Brisbane Waters Private Hospital. Tuggerah Lakes Private is set to attract high quality specialists and surgeons from across the Coast, Sydney and Newcastle, and includes three operating theatres, day and inpatient beds, specialist consulting rooms, Pathology and Radiology services, and an on-site café. It caters for multiple specialties including: Orthopaedics; Ear, Nose and Throat; Gastroenterology; General Surgery; Colorectal; Gynaecology; Urology; Plastic Surgery; Vascular Surgery and Dental. The new hospital will also create up to 50 jobs and has already attracted a huge amount of interest from local residents, with over 300 applications received for the positions that have been advertised so far. Source: Media release, May 3 Haydn Murray, Healthe Care Australia Group

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Wyong Hospital parking fees seem inevitable

“people power” campaign is underway in earnest to gather at least 10,000 signatures on a petition to force the State Government to debate the issue of Wyong Hospital parking fees in Parliament. Member for Wyong, David Harris, said it has been confirmed that fees will be introduced at the hospital, which he has labelled a “sick tax”. “The public pays for the car park expansion in the first place through their taxes and then they have to pay again to use it,” he said. Harris said he was worried a similar model would be implemented at Wyong, like what happened at Gosford Hospital, where a $1.9m, five-year lease contract was issued to a private company, Secure, to operate the car park. However, the State Government’s Hospital Car Parking Fees Policy says parking revenue arising from new capital developments will be used to firstly repay construction costs and any remaining revenue will go to operation and maintenance of the car parks and/ or equipment, repairs to access roads and paths, improved lighting and signage and costs

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associated with ways to encourage greater use of public or non-motor vehicle transport, such as showers for people coming by bicycle or bus. Harris said: “We are trying to highlight it now and get in fairly early before the improvements at the hospital are finished, because that’s when the fees will come in. “Obviously, we aim to have zero fees, but at the least, have the fees at the very lowest,” he said. “Wyong Hospital should remain free because of the poor public transport options, for both staff working shift work and visitors, they shouldn’t have to pay massive parking fees at public hospitals.” Harris said that, so far, there were 4,000 signatures on his petition,

but 10,000 were needed before it could be tabled in Parliament and the matter be opened for debate. He’s confident that there will be enough signatures to raise the matter in June. Petitions are available at his office in Wyong. Federal Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, is also campaigning against the fees and has written to NSW Health Minister, Brad Hazzard, urging him to reconsider his position on the “prohibitive” parking fees. In part, her letter said: “I do not believe the sick and their families should have to pay commercial rates for parking to access essential health care at our local hospital,” she said. “The very limited public transport around Wyong

Hospital means patients, visitors and staff are forced to drive their cars. “I have been advised that NSW Health has a cost-recovery model for the provision of hospital parking and I do not believe the $1.9M revenue guarantee to Secure, over five years, as in Gosford, is cost recovery. “I sincerely hope, on behalf of the Central Coast community, that you reverse your position on parking fees at public hospitals on the Central Coast”. McBride’s office confirmed on May 13, that there had not yet been a response from the Minister. Central Coast Local Health District Chief Executive, Dr Andrew Montague, said the $200M Wyong Hospital

redevelopment would deliver additional car parking. “This includes a new ground level car park which opened in November, 2018, providing more than 250 spaces, and more parking will be provided when the new hospital building is built,” he said. “Once these car parking expansion works are complete, fees for parking will be charged in line with the Hospital Car Parking Fees Policy.” The policy sets a base rate parking fee and local adjustment rates may apply, so the charges for parking could be different for each hospital where the fees are to be implemented. Wyong MP, David Harris, said he thought Wyong was an “unusual case because of its

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isolated location in Kanwal and the lack of public transport, and the policy says that can be taken into account when making the fees”. In the policy, the rates are: first 15 minutes free; up to one hour $6; one to two hours $9; two to three hours $12; three to four hours $14; four to five hours $16; five hours $18 (the maximum daily fee). Staff will pay the standard fee of $21 per week, and there will be concessions for volunteers and those with a disabled parking permit, blue pension card, gold DVA card, maroon and yellow health care card, or Centrelink beneficiaries. Concessions will also be available for ongoing cancer treatment patients or those attending treatment more than twice weekly, daily dressing outpatients and attendees of health education classes. The fees will be adjusted annually in line with inflation. Source: Interview, May 13 Wyong MP, David Harris Media statement, May 10 Central Coast Local Health District Hospital Car Parking Fees Policy NSW Government Media release, Apr 15 Federal Member for Dobell, Emma McBride Journalist, Sue Murray

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Flexible play space introduced

oukley Public School has launched its new flexible play space. “Our new play space is where students will be able to use a range of ‘loose parts’ or recycled materials that can be

moved, carried, taken apart and be put back together to construct their own play environment,” said Principal, Jacqui Buchanan. “This will encourage creativity and imagination, problem solving and teamwork.

“A parent information session will be held in the coming weeks for those who are interested in learning more about this type of play,” she added. Source: Website, Apr 29 Toukley Public School

Lake Munmorah win Premier’s Debating Challenge Day

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ears 11 and 12 Hospitality students at Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College, The Entrance Campus, held a special Mother’s Day event

at the school on May 10. Students utilised their hospitality skills to create a veritable feast for mums, aunts and the important women in their lives, for a special

Mother’s Day High Tea. Campus Principal, Kirrily Harvey, said mums were in for a smorgasbord of goodies to enjoy. Source: Website, May 10 Kirrily Harvey, TLSC The Entrance Campus

ake Munmorah High School hosted the Premier’s Debating Challenge Gala Day on May 1. Contesting on the day were the debate teams from Lake Munmorah, Morisset and Northlakes High Schools. Topics ranged from tertiary education, media outlets and the

government prioritising domestic welfare over foreign aid. “All of our speakers spoke exceptionally well, which resulted in our team winning both debates. “This meant that we were overall winners of the competition and the team will go on to the next stage. “I would like to

congratulate not only our amazing debating team, but all of the students that helped the day to run so smoothly, Timekeeper, Chairperson and the audience made up of our junior students. “Well done to all,” said Principal, Tony Keevil. Source: Website, May 1 Lake Munmorah High School

School’s indigenous cultural programs and activities showcased

yong High School held a Welcome to Wyong barbecue for members of the school community and the Ngara Aboriginal Education Consultative Group (AECG) on May 9. The

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barbecue was hosted by the school’s indigenous students who showcased the school’s indigenous cultural programs and activities to guests. “We would like to thank all the families, members of the school, Ngara AECG and thewider community who attended the Welcome to Wyong barbecue.

“We are very proud of the students and leaders who were absolutely inspiring as they acknowledged country in language, performed and cooked for our community,” said Principal, Rodney Hill. Source: Website, May 9 Rodney Hill, Wyong High School

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Combined Campus Dance Group wins Performing Arts Challenge

uggerah Lakes’ S e c o n d a r y Colleges’ Combined Campus Dance Group has taken out first place in the Secondary School Section of the 2019 Gosford City Performing Arts Challenge. “Congratulations

our dance ensemble who performed against a number of different public and private schools from across the Central Coast to take out the section. “You were absolutely phenomenal,” said Berkeley Vale Campus Principal, Carlie Wells. Source: Website, May 3 Carlie Wells, TLSC Berkeley Vale Campus

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Jesmond Zammit awarded a prestigious Harvard Principals’ Scholarship G

orokan Public School Principal, Jesmond Zammit, has been awarded a prestigious Harvard P r i n c i p a l s ’ Scholarship in recognition of his e x c e p t i o n a l leadership skills.

Zammit was announced as just one of three principals to receive the honour by The Public Education Foundation, Teachers Mutual Bank and the Harvard Club of Australia, on April 30. As an awardee, Zammit and the two other principals will travel to Harvard Graduate School of Education to undertake a professional education program specifically designed to strengthen the skills of educational leaders. “Teachers Mutual Bank is proud to support this year’s Principals’ Scholars recipients. “The Principals’ Scholars program will help recipients take their

Gorokan Public School Principal, Jesmond Zammit leadership to the next level, for the benefit of their schools and communities,” said Teachers Mutual Bank Limited’s Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Brad Hedgman. “These public school principals are exceptional leaders who not only support and inspire students and staff in their schools, but champion

educational excellence in the broader community. “They demonstrate a strong capacity for leadership into the future,” said, David Hetherington, Executive Director of the Public Education Foundation.

NSW Department of Education Secretary, Mark Scott, said it was wonderful to see two outstanding NSW public school principals recognised by this prestigious award. “Being a school leader is a challenging, testing and demanding role, but there is no more important work in our society, as the decisions of our principals affect thousands of young people’s lives. “This award not only recognises the work that Jesmond has already done, but opens the door for him to build on, and share more widely, his leadership insights,” he said. Source: Media release, Apr 30 Sven Wright, NSW Department of Education Media

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Ron Stevens steps down as Chamber President

rish Dance World Champion and musical theatre star, Bobby Fox, is bringing an evening of Irish music, dance and storytelling to The Art House Wyong on June 22.

Bobby Fox is a man of many talents. Originally from Ireland, Fox moved to Australia in 2003 and has taken the world of musical theatre by storm, originating the role of, Frankie Valli, in the Australian production of Jersey Boys, and starring in Hot Shoe Shuffle, Blood Brothers and Assassins, as well as currently starring in the Sydney production of Saturday Night Fever. As a recording artist, his debut album, The Fantastic Mr Fox, was released by Warner Music Australia and saw Fox embark on an extensive, sold-out tour of Australia. Before that, Fox was four-time World

“On behalf of the Executive Committee and staff, I would like to inform our valued business community that Ron has decided to step down from his role,” said Chamber Vice President, Darren Hooper. “Those who know Ron would be aware of his continued passion and commitment to the local business community and to that of the Wyong Chamber. “He has made the Chamber what it is today and we thank him for his leadership during this time. “Ron’s passion and commitment has placed our Chamber in a great

he Executive Committee of the Wyong Regional Chamber of Commerce has announced the stepping down of its active President, Ron Stevens.

Bobby Fox is coming to The Art House Champion Irish dancer storytelling and song, and a traditional brought to life through musician. Bobby’s unparalleled showmanship. He toured the world with the global phenomenon “The show features the Riverdance. classics Danny Boy, The “In this new show, Foggy Dew, The Fields Bobby is delighted to of Athenry, Whiskey in combine all of his many the Jar, Beautiful Day talents in a celebration and Ride On, as well of his heritage and as many more, all told homeland,” said The through the eyes of one Art House’s Marketing of the country’s most celebrated exports,” Manager, Emily Miller. “The Irish Boy is a Miller said. stunning combination of Source: traditional and modern Media release, Apr 24 Emily Miller, The Art House Irish music, dancing,

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position, winning the Central Coast Chamber of the Year for the past two years. “Although we have big shoes to fill, your committee is now looking towards taking your Chamber forward,” Hooper said. “Although Ron will be stepping down, he will continue to remain a member of our Chamber, providing the opportunity to catch up with him at our future

events. “The Executive will, at the next meeting, discuss and decide on immediate plans moving forward to the AGM in August,” Hooper said. In the interim, Hooper will take on the President’s duties and manage the affairs of the Chamber. Source: Media release, May 2 Darren Hooper, Wyong Regional Chamber of Commerce

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Thai Adoption Group and adoptees met at Norah Head M

embers of the NSW Thai Adoption Group met at Norah Head over the ANZAC Day weekend for their annual get together. The group started as an online support network for a small group of families undertaking the complex process of adopting orphans from Thailand and has since grown into a national group with its roots firmly set in NSW. According to group member, Nick Stone, the group have been meeting at the Norah Head Caravan Park for years in a celebration of fellowship and Thai culture. During the annual get together, group members and their adopted children undertake a number of Thai cultural activities to connect children with their heritage. “The meeting started off as a way for our kids and families to meet face to face and has since

Members of the NSW Thai Adoption Group enjoying a Muay Thai boxing lesson become a way for our “This is so important to “For our kids, whose “They want to know families to ensure our the kids. who their real mummy answers are a world away, kids have a strong link to “Adopted children, and daddy are and why getting together like this where they came from,” regardless and making friends with of their they left them. Stone explained. circumstances, always “Understanding and other Thai kids as they Stone said group have questions about easing the feelings of learn about their heritage members unanimously themselves, their history, abandonment in adopted together, is something we agreed that fostering this culture and family. children is something any hope will help them as understanding of their “They want to know family that adopts will they grow up, because those questions only get children’s heritage was where they come from. need to do. harder as they get older,” paramount.

Stone said. During this year’s meeting, children got to enjoy a Muay Thai boxing class, learn about their town/city of birth in Thailand and locate it on a map, learn about the Kingdom of Thailand’s history and folklore, and created traditional Krathong containers (a type of Thai floating basket) and released them into Cabbage Tree Bay in a nod to the traditional celebration of the Loi Krathong Festival, observed throughout Thailand where thousands of the handmade and environmentally friendly baskets are released into rivers carrying a wish from the creator. Stone said group members thoroughly enjoyed their 2019 meetup and were already planning activities for next year’s event. Source: Interview, May 2 Nick Stone, NSW Thai Adoption Group Dilon Luke, Journalist

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Fire and Rescue Wyong hosted the Regional NSW Firefighter Championships

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ire and Rescue Wyong (NSW Station 505) have placed third in the second annual Regional NSW F i r e fi g h t e r Championships.

A report into Council’s Community Facilities Review has detailed that the initial stages of the review are on track, with Council having delivered a series of workshops in April with existing tenants and regular users of community facilities, to help identify current challenges and opportunities for these community facilities. Council has 280 community facilities, comprising public halls, neighbourhood/ community centres, senior citizen centres, libraries, child care centres, sporting clubs and surf clubs. The review will enable a consistent and transparent approach to the management, operation and planning of community facilities. It will focus on the use and management of community facilities that operate under lease, licence, hire and

volunteer models. Community feedback from user groups will help to shape a new overarching framework and policy for community facilities that will provide transparency and consistency for the community. Following the conclusion of phase one in late 2019, phase two of the review will assess Council’s portfolio of community facilities, understand community demand and need, and plan for future population growth across the region with community facilities. A draft community facilities framework and policy is expected to be presented to Council in late 2019.

Chappypie land sale Council is working with external consultants regarding the proposed sale of land located at 4 and 10 Warren Road, Warnervale. Council staff are obtaining reports to advise on the appropriate method for the proposed sale and the estimated current market value for the site of the formerly proposed Australian Chinese Theme Park. A further report will be presented to Council on May 27. Source: Central Coast Council meeting Apr 29

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Students meet Local Member S

tudent leaders from various high schools around the former Wyong Shire met with their Local Member during the NSW Parliament Leadership Program.

The program coincided with first official week of parliament with State Members returning to Parliament House on May 7, with Gorokan and Wyong High Schools, Lakes Anglican Grammar School, MacKillop Catholic College Warnervale, St Peter’s Catholic College Tuggerah and Wadalba Community School all sending student leaders

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Open Day at Australia’s largest urban fire and rescue service

to attend the program. Member for Wyong, David Harris, met with the students to discuss their views on policy and the future of the Central Coast. “I was thoroughly impressed by the calibre of the young people representing the Northern Central Coast at the Leadership Program. “The future is in good hands,” Harris said. Participating students also got to meet with Margaret Beazley the newly sworn in Governor of NSW as part of the experience. Source: Website, 9 May 2019 David Harris MP

irefighters from across the former Wyong Shire will throw open their station doors on May 18 as part of Fire and Rescue NSW’s 2019 Open Day.

David Harris with student leaders

The annual event sees fire stations across the state welcome their communities into their base of operations to gain a firsthand look at what Australia’s largest urban fire and rescue service get up to. Wyong, Berkeley Vale, Hamlyn Terrace, The Entrance, Bateau Bay, Toukley, Doyalson and Budgewoi Fire Stations

Budegwoi Fire Station’s 2018 Open Day are all taking part on the day and will be open from 10am to 2pm. Each station will deliver a range of free activities including station tours, safety presentations and firefighting demonstrations. Families will also have the opportunity to inspect a firetruck and other firefighting equipment and to just chat with their local firefighters about their work. Fire and Rescue NSW Commissioner, Paul Baxter, said the annual Open Day was an opportunity to show the general public that firefighters do so much

more than just fight fires. “Our fire fighters do fight fires and do save people from burning buildings, but our mission and our capabilities extend beyond fire response. “From road crashes, hazardous material incidents, natural disasters to urban search and rescue and humanitarian relief, our firefighters are prepared for anything and ready to help anyone, anytime, anywhere,” Baxter said. Commissioner Baxter also said the Open Day was a great time to talk to local experts about home fire safety in the lead up

to winter. “On average we see a 10 per cent increase in the number of home fires during the winter months, with more fires starting in bedrooms and lounge rooms due to things like electric blankets and heaters,” he said. “So come and meet the team that’s prepared for anything on Open Day and learn how to keep your family safe from fire and other emergencies,” Baxter said. Source: Media release, May 2 Paul Baxter, Fire and Rescue NSW

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Author Event: Candice Fox - Central Coast Doll Bear Gone by Midnight, Collectables Show Erina Library, Raising money for Cancer Free - Booking’s required, on the coast, 1pm - 3pm Wyong Race Club

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Central Coast Leagues Club, Free, 2pm - 5pm

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Bobby Fox - The Irish Boy, The Celtic Tenors - The Irish A Night of Gripping The Art House Wyong, Songbook, Contemporary Dance Ticketed, 8pm The Art House Wyong, The Dinner Party, Ticketed, 7:30pm 4335 1485 The Art House Wyong, www.thearthousewyong. Ticketed, 8pm com.au FRIDAY, JUN 7 4335 1485

www.thearthousewyong. Advanced Family History com.au Course, The Cottage Wyong Family FRIDAY, JUN 14 Celebrating John Farnham, History Group, Ticketed, 7/06 - 5/07 Olivia Newton-John & Anthony Warlow, Tuggerah Lakes U3A Laycock Street Community presents a Talk on Theatre, Ticketed, ‘Our Local Coastline Part 1’ 8pm The Entrance/Long Jetty RSL Hall, 10am – 12pm Made to Measure - By 2019 Central Coast

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Alana Valentine, The Art House Wyong, Ticketed, 11am & 7:30pm, 4335 1485 www.thearthousewyong. com.au

The Sapphires, Laycock Street Community Theatre, Ticketed, 22/06 - 7:30pm, 23/06 - 2pm

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Adssi In-home Support Free Tea & Technology Author Talk: Amanda Hamp- Avoca Beachside Markets, for Seniors’ Workshop, SATURDAY, JUN 15 son - Sixty Summers, Heazlett Park Foreshore, Wyoming Community CenBeatles Magic, Umina Beach Library, 9am - 2pm FRIDAY, MAY 17 tre, Registrations Required, Club Umina, COSS Connections Free - Booking’s required, 9:30am - 12:30pm Ticketed, 8pm Field Day - Manage and SUNDAY, JUN 30 Phoenix Collective 10:30am - 12pm JazzLeague: Zackerbilks 4343 9999 Monitor Your Bushland, 8 piece from Canberra, Felicity Urquhart and Brad The Baroque Bizarre, Symphony Central CoastSATURDAY, MAY 25 Central Coast Leagues Narara EcoVillage, Butcher Greenway Chapel, Sydney Comedy Festival Concert 2 From Russia Club, Free, 2pm - 5pm New Harmony Tour 2019, Ticketed, 9am - 2pm Ticketed, Showcase, with Love, Have Your Say on Hardy’s Bay Community 4349 4756 2:30pm - 4:30pm Laycock Street Community Performing Arts Centre TUESDAY, MAY 28 Club, Ticketed Reimagining Old 0402 544 016 Theatre, Ticketed, Three Ways of Seeing CCGS, 2:30pm Coasties in Colour - An Sydney Town Precinct, PCMUSIC.NET 5pm & 8pm Tuggerah Lakes U3A Exhibition, Exhibition by well known Wyoming Community Learn how to teach a presents a Talk on The Art House Wyong, SATURDAY, JUL 20 Free presentation by Learner Driver, Central Coast Artist’s, Centre, 9am - 12pm Annual Tea Cosy Expo, ‘Healthy Brain Aging’ 15/04 - 17/05 JazzLeague The Entrance Art Gallery, Wadalba Community www.wctv.com.au Umina Beach Surf Club, The Entrance/Long Jetty The Bays Art Show, John Mackie/Yuki Kumagai 26/04 Opening 15/06 - 7/08, Tues - Sat School, Free, Donation Entry, 08/06 RSL Hall, 10am 12pm The Bays Community Hall Jazz Band entertainment Reception - 6 - 8pm 9:30am - 2:30pm Waterwatch Training, 6:30pm - 8:30pm 10/06, 9:30am - 4pm Woy Woy, 20 & 21/07, and fun, 4335 1485 CEN Office - The Manor 4350 5387 SATURDAY, JUN 1 10am - 4pm Central Coast Leagues Church on the Hill Markets, Charcoal & Ink Workshop roadsafety@centralcoast.nsw. Central Coast Campus, Halekulani View Club Club, 2pm - 5pm gov.au All Saints Anglican Church - how to ‘see’ eyes & then Rain or Shine: The Judy Booking’s essential, supports the Smith Family SUNDAY, JUL 14 apply the skill, The Entrance, Garland Story, MONDAY, MAY 20 Meeting & Guest Speaker, 10am - 1pm Dinner Event - Working with Yarramalong Store & Cafe, 8am - 1pm Laycock Street Community Handmade on the Coast, Halekulani Bowling Club, 4349 4757 #Millennials, Ticketed, 9:30am Theatre, Ticketed, Woy Woy Wharf, 11am Pullman Magenta Shores SUNDAY, JUN 9 7:30pm 9am - 2pm Resort, Ticketed, SUNDAY, JUN 16 A talk on 6:30pm Local Author Book Signing: Lions Club of Wyoming ‘Broken Hill - The History WEDNESDAY, JUN 19 Elizabeth Geyson - Good -East Gosford Centennial of its Legendary Pubs & WEDNESDAY, MAY 29 Mourning, Adssi In-home Support - Getting Hitched Twilight David Walliams Breweries’ Book face erina fair Free Tea & Technology Post-Election Business Expo, The Entrance/Long Jetty Billionaire Boy live, Pearl Beach Showcase 11am - 12pm for Seniors’ Workshop, and Superannuation Free Mingara Recreation Club RSL Hall, 10am - 12pm The Art House Wyong, Concert & Irvine Family Erina Centre Erina Fair, Workshop, 10am 3pm Ladies Night, SUNDAY, JUN 2 Ticketed, 20 - 21/05, Registrations Required, Piano Scholarship, Robson Partners BoardVoluntary Assisted Dying Ettalong Diggers, 10am, 1pm & 6pm 10am 1pm Pearl Beach Memorial room, Level 1, 207, FRIDAY, JUN 21 The CEN Environment is legal in VIC Let’s Make Ticketed, 8pm 4335 1485 5:30pm - 7pm Hall, Ticketed, 2pm NSW Next, Forum 2019, 4343 0111 thearthousewyong.com.au THURSDAY, JUL 25 Tuggerah Lakes U3A Room 3, Gosford Library, 25/05 - Junior Central Coast Campus THURSDAY, MAY 30 presents a Talk on Handmade on the Coast, The Hive, Erina Fair, Showcase Concert, Ourimbah, Ticketed, Council Pop Up, WEDNESDAY, MAY 22 ‘Our Local Coastline Part 2’ Woy Woy Wharf, 10am Council Pop Up, 26/05 - Senior 10am - 3pm Wyong Village Central, The Entrance/Long Jetty 9am - 2pm Scholarship Concert Deepwater Plaza Woy 4349 4756 Free Aboriginal Art Class, 10am - 12pm RSL Hall, 10am - 12pm J.B. Priestley - An Inspector www.cen.org.au/events Woy, 10am - 12pm 4344 2319 Day on the Farm, Kariong Neighbourhood yourvoiceourcoast.com Calls, yourvoiceourcoast.com www.pearlbeachprogress. 993 George Downes Dr, SATURDAY, JUN 22 Woy Woy Little Theatre, Centre, Bookings required, Annual Meeting of the Free event, 10am - 4pm FRIDAY, JUL 26 org.au 6:30pm Ticketed, 17/05 - 2/06, Learn how to teach a Community Wyong Neighbourhood Strictly Ballroom The Cancer Council’s Biggest Multiple Screening’s JazzLeague : Lawrie Youth In Performing Arts Learner Driver, Environment Network, Centre Inc Trivia Night, Musical, Morning Tea, Bennett All Stars with 2019, Kariong Mountains Lecture Theatre 1, Wyong Rugby Leagues Brackets and Jam, Laycock Street Community Hardys Bay Community Laycock Street Community High School, Free, Central Coast Campus, vocalist Anne Doyle, Central Club, Ticketed, Kincumba Mountain, Theatre, Ticketed, Church, 10:30am 12pm Coast Leagues Club, Theatre, Ticketed, 6:30 - 8:30pm 8:30am - 9:30am 6pm - 10pm 7:30pm 26/07 - 10/08 Free, 2pm - 5pm 22 - 25/05, 7pm

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he Central Coast Rugby Union competition is heating up with some interesting results recorded in Round 5. Avoca Beach came from behind to defeat The Lakes by 18 points to 17 at Slade Park. There was absolutely nothing in this match, and the first half saw the score line ending up 6 to 5 Avoca Beach’s way at the halftime break. Both teams would rue their chances in the first half, but both teams knew victory was in sight. The Lakes actually played some very good rugby early in the second half and were able to establish a quite handy lead of 17 points to 6, and appeared to be travelling well, but Avoca Beach were not to be denied and they came storming home to take the lead and claim the win.

This was a very significant win for Avoca Beach and keeps them comfortably in fourth position on the competition table. The Lakes know they could have won this game but it was not to be. Warnervale had their best win of the season when they defeated Woy Woy by 48 points to 10 at Woongarrah Oval. Warnervale played their best rugby of the season and took control of this match almost from the very start. Warnervale went to the halftime break leading by 17 points to 5, and in the second half they continued on in much the same fashion. They were able to score a further 31 points to Woy Woy’s 5 in the final 40 minutes to record their first win of the season. Warnervale played well and their best players were, Jacob Griffin and

Matt Martin, who both crossed for two tries apiece. Cameron McNamara and Atu Turagabeci, also proved invaluable on the day. This win really does open up their season and should lead to bigger things in the future. In the President’s Cup, Ourimbah defeated The Entrance by 28 points to 5 at Ourimbah Rugby Park. This was a very solid win by Ourimbah and maintains their position at the top of the competition ladder. The Results from Round 5 sees Ourimbah retain their spot atop the ladder, just a point ahead of second placed Terrigal, with Gosford and Avoca Beach also hot on their heels. Source: Media release, May 13 Larry Thomson, Central Coast Rugby Union

Three game suspension for Kye Rowles

entral Coast Mariner, Kye Rowles, has been issued a three game suspension from the independent Match Review Panel (MRP) following a review of his gameplay during the Mariners’ clash with Western Sydney Wanderers. on April

20. The MRP, convened on April 23 to consider an incident involving Rowles, which resulted in Rowles being issued with a direct Red Card by the referee. The MRP determined that Rowles committed the offence of “Serious foul play.” The minimum

sanction for the offence is one match, being the Mandatory Match Suspension. The MRP proposed a sanction of three matches, being the minimum sanction for the offence. Source: Website, Apr 23 Tyson Scott, Central Coast Mariners Media

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Adam Pearce has signed with the Mariners for another two years

Warnervale record their first win of the season

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he Central Coast Mariners have confirmed that young shot stopper, Adam Pearce, has signed a two-year contract extension that will see him remain in Yellow and Navy until at least the end of the Hyundai A-League 2020/21 season. The 22-year-old first arrived on the Central Coast as a 17-year-old in the Mariners youth set up before signing his maiden professional contract in August, 2017. Pearce has waited patiently, earning six Hyundai A-League appearances under the tutelage of Goalkeeping Coach, Matt Nash. Having transitioned from NPL to A-League over his past five years with the club, Pearce is looking forward to his first substantial break and starting fresh in the Hyundai A-League 2019/20 pre-season. “To sign for the next two years is a fantastic opportunity,” Pearce said. “As a keeper, you need to do everything to prepare yourself to be ready when called upon. “Working with, Matt Nash, has been great for my development and I can’t thank him enough for the time and energy he has put in with me.

Adam Pearce “It’s a dream to play in the Hyundai A-League, this year I earned opportunities to play, which have been the most rewarding part of my career so far. “Every day you turn up to training and on the weekend, you want to be playing, that’s something every footballer aspires to, so hopefully I can earn that number one spot. “Signing for two years means I will have been at the Mariners for at least seven years, after coming through the youth system, I’ve always looked up to the professionals in front of me. “It’s such a humbling experience. “To walk out at Central Coast Stadium and play for the Central Coast Mariners is a privilege. “The fans have been unbelievable, I know it’s been a tough few seasons, but it doesn’t

stop them coming out in full force. “Every player who has ever been in that change room appreciates the fans’ support and what they do for us each week. “Now I’m looking forward to a break, focussing on pre-season and putting in as much hard work as it takes. Newly appointed Mariners Head Coach, Alen Stajcic, noted that the contract extension was a reward for the glove man’s hard work. “For a young, aspiring goalkeeper like Adam, who has progressed through the youth ranks, it’s great to keep him at the club,” Stajcic said. “To see Pearcey perform in the Hyundai A-League is a testament to his development, so we’re excited to see where he can take his game to next. “It’s a hard task waiting for an opportunity as a young goalkeeper, but when given the chance against Western Sydney, Pearce showed that he was ready to take his opportunity with both hands. “This club has a history for developing great young goalkeepers and we are confident that Pearcey is certainly one for the future,” Stajcic said. Source: Media release, May 9 Tyson Scott, Central Coast Mariners Media

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ARTS & CULTURE Wyong Writers Writers meet monthly on the fourth Saturday at 1.30pm Woodbury Community Centre 1 Woolmers Crescent, Mardi.

4333 7489

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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

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Bateau Bay Neighbourhood Centre

(Next to BYO Cellars) Opening hours Mon-Sat - 9-4pm

0437 048 815

Country Women’s Association of NSW-Toukley 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

4976 1642

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

Berkeley Vale Neighbourhood Centre

Lodge Toukley 933 Meets 1st Wednesday each month - Toukley Memorial Hall Pearce Street Toukley

John Jenkins 4392 1631

Friendly Travellers Caravan Club Caravans, Tents, Mobile Homes, All welcome plus social outings & trips away New memebers and visitors are invited to attend

0458 645 979

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Central Coast 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 Invites Ladies & Gents for dinner, dancing - BBQs & Socialising each w/e. Monthly programme for all areas of the coast

0412 200 571 0437 699 366 0407 031 013 50pssg@gmail.com

The Creative Compassion Centre Inc. Secondhand Shopping, Upcycling Minimalism, Creativity, Community Lounge Area, Free Wifi, or a cuppa and chat, call in and see us at 5/2232 Pacific Highway

Central Coast Permaculture

Australian Labor Party Ourimbah/ Narara Branch

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

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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

Toukley Neighbourhood Centre

Freemasons

4388 5801

The Lions Club of The Entrance Inc

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POLITICAL GROUPS

0409 487 095

Jack Harris 4392 1231

Information & Referral, Talks & Information Sessions. Energy Account Assistance (EAPA), Counselling (concession available), Food Help, & Access to PCs, Internet & Printing. Toy Library, Community Garden & Activities Groups including Cards, Indoor Bowls, Mah-jong & Berkeley Vale Walking for Pleasure. School Holiday Activities & Workshops.

GARDEN CLUBS

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Information, Child & Adult Groups Annual event 4th Thurs in May & Services, Youth Worker, Free each year. Regular event 4th Thurs Counselling, Energy Account monthly from 10am assistance (EAPA), Food Ladies are invited Assistance (incl. Food Store), Morisset Masonic Centre Op Shop, Computer Lessons, Equipment (PCs, Laundry Facilities Westlake Daylight Masonic Lodge 5 Yambo Street Morisset & Lawnmower),Community Events.

4332 7450

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Lake Munmorah 50s Plus 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

4332 5522

Long Jetty Over 50s Club

Lakes Food Care, Energy Account Assistance (EAPA), No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS) & Free Counselling. Children, Youth & Adult Activities. Laundry & Hot Showers. Hall & Meeting Space for Hire.

4396 1555 www.tnc.org.au

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

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Volunteering Central Coast Refer potential volunteers to community organisations and provide support to volunteers and community organisations. Training for volunteers and managers of volunteers Information Sessions held regularly across the Coast

4329 7122

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

4353 1750

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 Having trouble controlling the way you eat? Over weight, under weight, obsessed with food, weight or diet? Wednesdays 6:30pm Sanremo Neighbourhood Centre

0404 044 610 0419 201 056

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

1800 558 268 www.grow.org.au

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

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Soundwaves Wyong Toastmasters Indoor bowls, computers, A cappella harmony for Men – new Club exercises, yoga, line-dancing, tai members welcome. Rehearsals A friendly way to improve chi and more - 9am to 3pm Mondays 7.00pm to 9.30pm public speaking and 4332 5522 leadership skills, stay sharp, Central Coast Leagues Club, Dane Drive, Gosford and increase confidence. 1st, The Lunch Bunch Ring Max on 4324 3631 3rd, 5th Friday Social lunches for seniors on the or Kieran 4324 1977 10:30 - 12:30 Wyong RSL. All Central Coast, meet at 12 noon welcome. 1st Sun - Tigers Club, Bateau Bay Coastal a Cappella 0432 570 935 3rd Sun - Breakers Club, Vibrant women’s a cappella chorus Wamberal Call or SMS 0418 772 569

The NSW Justices Association Inc Seeking volunteers for added community desks in Wyong Area Free Insurance and training provided

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

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new members welcome. Music eduction provided Rehearsals Tue 7pm Gosford TAFE Lots of Performance opportunities, or hire us for your next event.

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

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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

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

Every Thur 7:15- 9am Erina Leagues Club Geoff Neilson network@bizplus.com.au

The Entrance Camera Club Inc New members and visitors welcome. Renowned for Nature photography Grow your photographic skills in all genres with a friendly group of enthusiasts. Monthly Competition. Meets 2nd Fri CWA Hall Long Jetty theentrance.myphotoclub.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

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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

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PROBUS CLUBS 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

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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

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4351 0450

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SERVICE GROUPS Inner Wheel Club Wyong CAN YOU HELP? join a team of dedicated women, sharing fun and friendship and a passion for community service 6.30 pm 3rd Wed Wyong Golf Club

4393 2755

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The Lions Club of Wyong Inc 49 years supporting local activities Join us - Meet new friends 4th Tues Monthly 6:30pm Don Small / Lions retirement village Call Colin

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Junior boys and girls Mon and Wed Two classes 6-8.30pm from 7yrs Kangy Angy

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

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Logan Cook wins Spartan Australia T National Series Obstacle event N

orthlakes High School students, Logan and Tyran Cook, competed in the 2019 Spartan Australia National Series Obstacle event in Picton, on May 4. The 21km obstacle race was the third in the

Spartan national series to take place this year, with both boys competing in the 14-17 year age bracket. Logan would go on to take out the event, with Tyran ending his run through in fourth place. Source: Website, May 10 Warren Welham, Northlakes High School

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Alen Stajcic is the Mariners’ new Head Coach

he Central Coast Mariners have announced that Caretaker Coach, Alen Stajcic, has reached an agreement with the club that will see him appointed as Head Coach until the end of the Hyundai A-League 2021/22 season.

Stajcic commenced his role as Caretaker Coach of the Mariners on March 12, and upon signing a new three-yearagreement, highlighted the Central Coast community’s support as a key element to the Club’s success. “I would like to thank the Central Coast Mariners for inviting me to this great club,” Stajcic said. “It’s been an absolute privilege being the Caretaker Coach of this team. “For us to become a successful club again, we need the support of the whole community and we need to show mental toughness and resilience to once again become the proud symbol of the Central Coast. “I’ll never forget walking through the doors on day one. “To feel the welcoming aspect of the club, the warmth from the people within the club, to see the hardworking people behind the scenes, it really was eye opening to see how much these people love the club, how much passion there is. “Now that I know that I am going to be here for the next three years, we really need to set our mind on building this club. “We all know that it’s been a tough few years and nostalgically we look back to the glory days, but we need to reflect on the past few years and think about how we can rebuild,” Stajcic said. Central Coast Mariners’ Chairman, Mike Charlesworth, highlighted that the focus for next season has commenced. “The Central Coast Mariners’ Board is delighted to confirm the

Alen Stajcic appointment of, Alen of success Stajcic, as Head Coach and in his for the next three years,” with us, he very strong Charlesworth said. “Alen boasts years impression

as a coach, short period has made a and positive with his

attention to detail, hardworking ethics and his drive and ambition to be successful. “The Board is now working very closely with Alen to ensure that he and his staff have access to the resources needed to build a competitive squad for next season and beyond. This remains the club’s number one priority. “The focus for next season’s squad recruitment is already in full swing,” Charlesworth said. Source: Media release, May 2 Tyson Scott, Central Coast Mariners Media

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