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Long awaited final vision of Warnervale Town Centre unveiled

The vision for a thoroughly modern community hub at Woongarrah

fter years in the planning, the final vision for Warnervale Town Centre has been unveiled, and the concept has come together to create a self-contained community hub of affordable housing, parklands, retail, commercial and community facilities. It’s the vision of developers, Lirun Developments Pty Ltd, and Sales Agent, Dan Ahearn, says this “exciting and innovative”

development, Hilltop Park, at Sparks Rd, Woongarrah, will come together over 10 stages. “There will be both premium and affordable residential housing sites, as well as modern central retail and community facilities, to create the most exciting community hub the Central Coast has seen for decades,” he said. “At the centre of this master precinct development, will be a retail and commercial area with a proposed supermarket, long-term day care centre, child play centre, medical centre

and pharmacy, and other shops and professional offices. “A family tavern at the top of the hill is also planned with an extensive beer garden where patrons can sit in the sunshine with their family enjoying meals and drinks while soaking in the expansive views of the mountains to the west and south, and the lakes and ocean to the east. Ahearn said adjacent the shopping and commercial precinct and family tavern, would be the 5.2 ha Hilltop Parklands.

“This huge open space area will include a cycling track, a separate walking/ jogging track, playing fields, proposed netball courts, multiple barbecue facilities and recreational facilities, together with a viewing platform to take in the views of the entire region,” Ahearn said. “The focus of both the developer and Central Coast Council is to provide a high-end quality recreational parklands amenity for families and the broader community. “It is also proposed to have an area within the park celebrating the heritage and culture of

the traditional owners of the land.” Ahearn said that stages one to four are approved and already developed and comprise 140 residential blocks of land. “About 60 percent of stage 1 has been sold, stage 2 will be released to the market in about a month, and then stages 3 and 4. “Many of the lots are designed specifically to accommodate affordable housing lots so as to ensure that the opportunity to live within Hilltop Park is available to everyone.”

Central Coast Council has approved Stage 5, the commercial and retail sector, and ground works are expected to start by the end of the year. The parklands will be developed after the release of Stage 6 housing. Future land releases for housing are yet to be approved but will be “straight forward development applications,” Ahearn said.

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Source: Media release May 31 Lirun Developments

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Transport NSW and John Holland representatives accused of aggressive bullying tactics

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

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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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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 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

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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Scott Morrison at Bateau Bay PCYC on May 5

Bill Shorten at St Joseph’s Catholic College on May 13

jobs recently created at the s the Federal testing processes if elected, Health Transport Gosford ATO office, with more Election looms on while the Liberals continue May 18, both Prime to downplay the likelihood In the area of health, Labor On the transport front, Labor on the way. Minister, Scott Morrison, of seismic testing off Coast has pledged $20m for a new will deliver a $60m Central The Liberals also promise standalone public palliative Coast Roads Rescue Package better mobile coverage for and Opposition Leader, waters. Bill Shorten, have made Here are some of the key care facility on the Central to target the maintenance Coast commuters, with a $16m promises made by the major Coast, a $2.3b national plan backlog affecting the Coast project to improve reception visits to the Coast in parties for the electorate of to dramatically slash out and has pledged to expand along 68km of railway corridor recent days, wooing Robertson. of pocket costs for cancer parking facilities, including at between Wyong and Hornsby voters in the marginal stations. patients and a new metastatic Woy Woy and Gosford. seat of Robertson. cancer nurse for the Central It will fund $15m to improve Education Coast. access for cyclists and Community projects Robertson is classed as a

the workforce; more than $750,000 to upgrade multiple sporting facilities across the Central Coast; $600,000 to remove litter from Coast waterways and restore the lagoon systems; $400,000 to secure the future of Pluim Park by funding a synthetic field; relief to more than 6,500 families in Robertson through its new child care package; $300,000 to Clean4Shore In the area of education, It will also introduce a dental pedestrians on the Avoca bellweather seat. to continue cleaning up our plan enabling 48,000 eligible Kincumber Loop and pathways Labor will invest over $7m It has gone to the winning Labor has promised an extra older people on the Coast to in the Dobell electorate, and in community projects on waterways; $300,000 to party at every election since $40m over three years from help restore tidal lagoons at 2020 for Central Coast public access $1,000 worth of dental has pledged a $1b investment the Central Coast, including: the early 1970s. services every two years. to begin securing the corridor $900,000 towards a dementia Avoca and Wamberal; and, With pundits predicting a schools and an end to the cap $90,000 to restore playground required to build a high speed The Liberals have announced inclusive park; $1m to improve very close election result, it on Commonwealth supported a $2m GP Central Coast rail link from Brisbane to facilities for the Terrigal equipment at Pinyari Park, should be a key battleground. university places, possibly Kincumber. benefiting over 2,200 Coast General Practice Incentive Melbourne via Sydney. Wamberal JRLFC; $5m to Bill Shorten visited St They will also provide fund, to be managed by the The Liberals have countered clean up Terrigal and Wamberal students. Joseph’s Catholic College, East $12,500 each to Gosford It has promised $133m Primary Health Network and with a $70m roads package waterways and Tuggerah Gosford, and a café at Terrigal deliver incentives to attract set to deliver 29 road upgrades Lakes; funding for the Marine City Basketball, Green Point on May 13 and the week prior to promote a University of GPs to the area, such as in the electorates of Robertson Community Centre, Central Discovery Centre in Terrigal to that, Scott Morrison popped Newcastle presence on the providing accommodation. Coast Marine Discovery and Dobell. to deliver for a school and in to PCYC at Bateau Bay and Central Coast, and a $10m They have also pledged They will also provide $4.3m community program; better Centre and Copacabana Surf investment at Gosford TAFE Breakers Country Club. Life Saving Club; $14,000 to for student accommodation for to make medicines more to construct vital roads and NBN coverage for residents Labor has launched its Fair affordable by lowering scripts much-needed footpaths in in Terrigal, Copacabana, Erina resurface Macmasters Beach at-risk young people. SLSC carpark; $20,000 to Go for the Coast campaign, and Avoca Beach, among other The Liberals have promised for pensioners and concession North Avoca. Gosford City Basketball and highlighting health, roads card holders and the locations; improved reliability Sports Stadium; $2,700 to and transport as key areas spending of an extra $37b equivalent of two scripts for and speeds for up to 10,600 Communications Terrigal-Wamberal ESL Subof concentration, while the on Government, Catholic and non-concession card holders. Fibre to the Node households and jobs branch; and $20,000 to Liberals are also making independent schools over the in Robertson; and childcare They will also provide Fairhaven to buy a new bus. major road commitments and next decade, signalling big savings of up to $2,100 per $3.8m for an additional linear With unemployment a pointing to measures already funding increases for schools child per annum for eligible accelerator for the Gosford Source: major concern in Robertson, announced to facilitate a in the Robertson electorate. Various media releases Young people looking to Cancer Centre at Gosford Labor has pledged creation Coast families. university campus on the Anne Charlton, Candidate for Hospital, an additional The Liberals will provide: of 100 new permanent, fullCoast and improved commuter move from school to the Robertson $520,000 for Headspace, Various media releases time Department of Human $160,000 support to the parking at Gosford and Woy workplace will also benefit Member for Robertson, Lucy from the siting in Robertson Gosford and Lake Haven, and Services jobs on the Coast to Because We Care Boutique Woy. Wicks a fully funded NDIS with no Central Coast program to Labor has announced it will of one of 10 training hubs to increase in the Medicare levy. help cut Centrelink wait times, while the Liberals point to 530 help disadvantaged women undertake a review of seismic be provided under a $50.6m trying to enter or re-enter industry training program.

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Conroy and McBride returned to Parliament but with a reduced margin

ts business as usual on the northern part of the Central Coast with both Labor MPs being returned after the Federal election on Saturday May 18, although both Shortland and Dobell showed sizeable swings away from the Australian Labor Party. Shortland has always been a Labor seat and the sitting MP, Pat Conroy, went into the election with a solid 9.9 percent margin, yet, counting so far is showing a huge 5.8 percent swing away from Labor and a downturn in almost every polling booth in the electorate. “It’s fair to say that the people of Shortland did not like the Labor policy agenda and sent a very strong message that this is not what they want”, Conroy said. “I am humbled and grateful for the trust to be re-elected but only a fool would ignore the message from the electorate. “I think they (voters) reacted to a dishonest scare campaign about the franking credits and the working middle class people felt that Labor had abandoned them.” Conroy said voting trends also showed that there was “enormous dissatisfaction of what was going on in Canberra” because of upward voting trends to minor parties and independents.

No stopping Emma McBride and Pat Conroy “I will be getting around to community groups and individuals to make it clear to people that Labor has heard and accepts that they didn’t like our policy agenda and I will be working hard to build their trust again,” he said. Conroy said he expected to emerge from final counting with a four percent margin. With 81 percent of the vote counted, and on a two party preferred basis, Conroy had 54 percent of the vote with 47,031 and

the Liberal candidate, Nell McGill, held 45 percent of the vote with 39,842. First preference counts at the time of publication were: Susan Newbury, Sustainable Australia, 3.02 percent of the vote on 2,628; Xing Yu, Christian Democatic Party (Fred Nile Group), 1.99 percent on 1,731; Pat Conroy, Australian Labor Party, 41.23 percent on 35,821; Dani Rifai, United Australia Party, 4.44 percent on 3,869; Wylie Campbell, The Greens, 7.92 percent

on 6,885; Bryan McGrath, Animal Justice Party, 3.52 percent on 3,056; and, Nell McGill, Liberal Party, 37.87 percent on 32,909. For the second time, Emma McBride has won the seat of Dobell but her margin has narrowed with a 3.17 percent swing away from Labor. McBride said she was “grateful” to be reelected and there would be a lot of analysis of what happened with the swing away from Labor. “As soon as I can,

I’m going out into the community to listen and hear, and work towards what matters most to them,” she said. “The two main issues people come to me for is aged care and the NDIS, and I’ll be working to make sure that the people get what they need,” she said. McBride said her next three-year term will also have a strong focus on unemployment, education and schools. She congratulated

other re-elected Central Coast Federal MPs, Pat Conroy (Shortland) and Lucy Wicks (Robertson) and extended “best wishes to the Coalition on being returned to government”. “Thank you to everyone who put their confidence in me to serve our community and to all the volunteers and supporters who care about our community,” McBride said. With almost 82 percent of the vote counted and on a two-party preferred basis, McBride was leading with 51.64 percent of the vote on 46,682 and Liberal candidate, Jilly Pillon, had 48.36 percent of the vote with 43,719. Votes were still being counted as this newspaper went to publication and the latest first preference figures were: Aaron Harpley-Carr, United Australia Party, 5.20 percent of the vote on 4,700; Paula Grundy, Christian Democratic Party (Fred Nile Group), 1.78 percent on 1,611; Jilly Pilon, Liberal, 40.96 percent on 37,032; Scott Rickard, The Greens, 7.04 percent on 6,368; Emma McBride, Australian Labor Party, 41.96 percent on 37,926; and, Gregory Stephenson, Independent, 3.06 percent on 2,762.

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Source: Website, May 21 Tally Room Australian Electoral Commission Interview, May 20 Shortland MP, Pat Conroy Interview and Media statement, May 21 Dobell MP, Emma McBride

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Nursing home receives visit from alpaca A Woy Woy aged care provider has hosted a visit from an alpaca after the granddaughter of a resident asked to show her pet to her grandmother. Ms Shandelle Palmer said she decided to drop in to Blue Wave Living to visit her grandmother with her alpaca, Strudel, on April 29. “Nan has heard so much about Strudel but she’s never had the chance to meet him and I felt it was time to change that,” she said. Ms Palmer said, after some initial hesitation, staff allowed her to take Strudel into her grandmother’s room for their first meeting. “It was really touching. “Nan is a big knitter and she’s always talked about Strudel and his coat and how she’d like to meet him so I’m glad we were allowed in,” Ms Palmer said. According to Ms Palmer, after witnessing her grandmother’s response to Strudel and the alpaca’s excellent behavior, staff asked Ms Palmer if she’d be comfortable taking Strudel to visit other residents’ rooms. Ms Palmer said their room visit quickly turned into a tour of the facility including BlueWave’s dementia ward. “They say music and animals always have a profound effect on people living with dementia and I

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SOURCE: Interview (Dilon Luke), 17 May 2019 Shandelle Palmer, Cessnock

Shandelle Palmer with alpaca Strudel at Blue Wave Living

Ward councillors vote for Farnell Rd approval All three Peninsula ward councillors have voted to approve the Farnell Rd development, disappointing nearby residents and members of the community group Save Our Woy Woy which had been fighting the proposal. Crs Chris Holstein, Richard Mehrtens and Troy Marquart voted for the development along with seven other councillors and mayor Cr Jane Smith. Crs Kyle MacGregor and Jillian

Hogan abstained from voting and Cr Louise Greenaway was the sole councillor to vote against it. Cr Rebecca Gale Collins declared a less than significant non-pecuniary interest in the matter saying she was in contact with the Peninsula Chambers of Commerce. She chose to remain in the chamber and to participate in discussion and voting. However, she said nothing when the matter came up for debate. Residents had hoped for a different outcome after airing their

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region-wide swing of more than 3% to the Liberal Party at the May 18 Federal Election has seen, Lucy Wicks, returned for a third term as Member for Robertson, and Labor’s, Emma McBride, holding onto her seat of Dobell by the slimmest of margins.

got to see that firsthand,” Ms Palmer said. After the successful visit, Ms Palmer said she was now considering whether Strudel had a future as a therapy animal. “It’s definitely something I’m interested in pursuing. “I’d taken Strudel to a local playgroup back in Cessnock prior to the visit but this was the first time we’ve ever gone to an aged care facility but the impact was huge. “The residents just lit up. “It was great to see,” she said. During her visit to the Peninsula, Ms Palmer also took Strudel on a trip to Ettalong Beach. “It was a weekend of firsts for Strudel: his first visit to an aged care facility and his first ever trip to the beach. “He absolutely loved it and so many residents stopped us to say hello and to take a photo,” Ms Palmer said. Ms Palmer said Strudel could be returning to the Peninsula. “My mum lives in the area and nan’s at BlueWave so it’s definitely possible, but my first consideration has to be Strudel’s wellbeing,” she said.

grievances with three councillors and the mayor at an-site visit in the days before the council meeting. Cr Holstein said the issues had been addressed in the conditions of consent and that consolidated development had a lot of potential. He thanked Mr Harvey McDougall of Save Our Woy Woy, saying the development was better for the input from the residents and that their comments at the meeting on site had been sensible and rational. Cr Mehrtens said it was the third iteration of the proposal.

He said he knew there were variations to council guidelines but they had been minimised. The residents complained about overshadowing from the three-storey development that included 27 units and seven townhouses to be built over five blocks consolidated along Blackwall Rd and Farnell Rd. The development exceeds guidelines for height, floor space ratio and setbacks. Some units and one communal area fail to get the minimum required solar access.

Residents complained about garbage, parking, light pollution, loss of privacy and infrastructure issues such as stormwater and drainage. Another development, this time a new house at 64 Fishermans Parade, Daleys Point, also received council approval at the same meeting. It too had been deferred for a site inspection. It went through with a unanimous vote. SOURCE Central Coast Council agenda 2.1, 13 May 2019

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Wicks said it was a “tremendous honour” to be returned, and an endorsement of the Federal Government’s plan for the Central Coast and what it has delivered over the past six years. Wicks first took the seat in 2013, being re-elected in 2016 by a slim margin of 1.1 per cent. She increased that margin to more than 4 per cent at the 2019 election. “It did feel very positive over those three weeks on prepoll, and while the polls were pointing to a, Bill Shorten, and Labor win, that’s not what I was hearing at Woy Woy, Gosford or Kincumber,” she said. “The feedback I was getting was that there was real concern about what a, Bill Shorten, Labor-led government would look like. “It was a tough campaign, one of the hardest I have fought, with Labor and the unions throwing everything at us, but it really was a seat we had to win vote by vote, person by person. “Our focus remained strong. “People said they were pleased to see projects finally being delivered. “When we say we are going to do something we do it. “I always knew it was going to be a close race, but having known, Scott Morrison, for 20 years, I know his leadership capabilities, his determination

Emma McBride with Rachel Willis and Paul Lewis of Coast Shelter

and his incredible heart. “When he says people matter, he really means that.” Labor candidate, Anne Charlton, congratulated Wicks on retaining the seat and said she would continue to hold the Liberals to account for promises made during the election campaign. At the time of going to press, latest first preference figures for Robertson, with 89.11% of the vote counted, were: Lucy Wicks (Lib) 47.14% (43,355); Anne Charlton (Lab) 34.21% (31,461); Cath Connor (Greens) 7.68% (7,066); David Abrahams (Ind) 3.03% (2,785); Robert Marks (United Australia) 2.76% (2,539); Sean Bremner-Young (Animal Justice) 2.04% (1,872); Judy Singer (Sustainable Australia) 1.74% (1,601); and, Fiona Stucken (Christian Democrats ) 1.40% (1,284). In two party preferred: Lucy Wicks (Lib) 51.14% (50,130); Anne Charlton (Lab) 48.86% (41,833). Robertson remains a bellwether seat, having gone to the winning party at every

election since the early 1970s. At Dobell, Emma McBride, who took the seat in 2016 from Liberal, Karen McNamara, was re-elected despite a 3.17 per cent swing away from Labor, following a spirited campaign battle against Liberal candidate, Jilly Pilon. While she was “grateful to be re-elected”, McBride said there would be an analysis of what caused the swing against Labor, but in the meantime, it would be back to business. “I’m going out into the community to listen and hear, and work towards what matters most to them,” McBride said. “The two main issues people come to me for are aged care and the NIDIS, and I’ll be working to make sure that the people get what they need.” McBride said her next term would also have a strong focus on unemployment, education and schools. “Thank you to everyone who put their confidence in me to serve our community, and to all the volunteers and

quality in Tuggerah Lakes and Terrigal,” Smith said. “My congratulations to all the sitting members who were re-elected in both State and Federal elections and thanks to all those candidates who put up their hands to be considered for election. “We’ve heard significant funding promised to the Central Coast, now it’s time to buckle down and deliver for the community. “I look forward to bringing our State and Federal members together in June, in a leadership forum, to focus on key projects that we can work through collaboratively. “We will start with our roads; I know roads are always a high priority for our community. “Our community demand a Lucy Wicks on election night with daughter Mollie-Joy high level of service and safety supporters,” she said. policy direction they want the from their road network. At the time of going to country to take over the next “With thousands of press, latest first preference few years. kilometres of roads on the figures for Dobell, with “Business needs certainty, Coast there is a lot to be done.” 89.82% of the vote counted, and particularly in NSW, where The Coalition promised a were: Emma McBride (Lab) we have had two elections in $70m Central Coast roads and 41.60% (41,229); Jilly Pilon the space of two months. pathway package in the lead(Lib) 40.79% (40,419); Scott “There is no doubt that up to the Federal election, Rickard (Greens) 7.38% important business decisions as well as almost $4.3m in (7,317); Aaron Harpley-Carr like expansion, taking on pathways and road upgrades (United Australia) 5.29% additional staff or bringing on in North Avoca. (5,241); Gregory Stephenson extra product lines have been At the State election, more (Ind) 3.10% (3,070); and, Paula held off until these election than $400m was pledged for Grundy (Christian Democrats) results were known. works on the Central Coast 1.84% (1,825). “The return of the Coalition Hiwy and the Pacific Hwy In two party preferred: Government will be well through Wyong. Emma McBride (Lab) 51.54% received by the business Source: (51,076); Jilly Pilon (Lib) community, and they will Media release, May 20 48.46% (48,025). now move forward with Member for Robertson, Lucy Meanwhile, NSW Business investing in their business Wicks Media release, May 20 Chamber Central Coast capabilities, without the added Paula Martin, Regional Director, believes the Coalition win concerns about issues such as Central Coast NSW Business will restore sagging business Workplace Relations.” Chamber confidence, not only in our Central Coast Mayor, Jane Interview, May 21 Member for Dobell, Emma region, but across the nation. Smith, has called on all levels McBride “There can be no of government to work together Media release, May 22 higher accolade than the to deliver the funding and Central Coast Mayor, Jane Prime Minister retaining infrastructure commitments Smith Media release, May 22 Government,” Regional promised in both the State and Labor Candidate for Robertson, Director, Paula Martin, said. Federal elections. Anne Charlton “It was a long and hard “Millions have been pledged Australian Electoral Commission Tally Room, May 29 fought campaign, and one to upgrade local roads, shared Reporters: Sue Murray and where the electorate has pathways and sporting Terry Collins made their decision about the facilities, and to improve water

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EPA Clean Up Notice results in a wide range of activities D elta Electricity’s ongoing air and ground testing has not detected any asbestos at the Vales Point Power Station ash dam and a final assessment of contaminated waste dumped at the ash dam is expected in July.

During inspections of the ash dam in October, 2018, the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) found bonded asbestos in waste, which resulted in the EPA issuing Delta with a Clean Up Notice. The Notice stated there was a “pollution incident” at Pond 4 in an area 500m long and 60m wide and containing “asbestos waste and other potential contaminants likely to cause degradation of the land resulting in potential human and environmental health risks. “Uncontrolled asbestos waste has the potential to cause air pollution”. A Clean Up Notice

Pond 4 at the Vales Point Power Station ash dam where the suspected asbestos was found was also issued to a Delta contractor at that time, Howard Recycling Services (HRS), but that was revoked by the EPA. A statement from solicitors Hunt & Hunt, on behalf of HRS, said the Notice was revoked because the EPA accepted that HRS

did not have exclusive occupation of the subject site. “There were a number of contractors with access to the premises, other than HRS, and we are unaware of any evidence linking HRS to the allegations of contamination,” the

statement said. “HRS emphatically denies any involvement in the Incidents of Pollution referred to in the Clean Up Notice 1570966. “HRS engaged an expert to review its procedures and the expert determined that HRS complied

with its requirements under the contract and the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997.” An EPA spokesperson said a subsequent “Prevention Notice issued to HRS to stop further waste entering the premises was revoked

when the EPA was advised that HRS no longer had access to the site”. Delta’s Company Secretary, Steve Gurney, confirmed it had “terminated the contract with Howard Recycling Services in November, 2018”. HRS solicitors said: “The Prevention Notice was revoked after HRS informed the EPA that it had vacated the site. “Delta purported to terminate HRS’s contract, but it is HRS’s position that Delta did not have grounds to do so. “Upon Delta taking that action, HRS accepted Delta’s action as a repudiation of the contract and reserved its right to claim damages against Delta.” The EPA is still investigating events leading up to this incident and is awaiting the final report from the occupational hygienist, which is expected in July. Continued P4

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Gurney said Delta was currently managing the site, and “no capping material has been received since September, 2018,” but coal ash is still being sent to the dam from the power station. “Delta is currently working through a revised waste acceptance protocol with the EPA and no new material will be received until this process is completed,”

Gurney said. He said an independent specialist contractor had been taking air samples from around the site. “As some material containing asbestos was found on the site, the purpose of the testing is to confirm that there are no airborne fibres which would pose a risk to Delta’s employees or the community,” he said. “Testing since September, 2018, has not

detected any airborne fibres, and further testing of the material has confirmed that it is bonded, that is, small pieces of fibro material where the fibres are contained in the fibro.” Delta’s airborne testing is ongoing and results are provided to the EPA, which has confirmed that, “to date, asbestos fibres have not been detected”. Gurney said an Accredited Site Auditor has undertaken testing of

the soil on the ash dam using a method approved by the EPA. “The purpose of the testing is to determine the composition of the soil, such as whether it meets the criteria for Virgin Excavated Natural Materials (VENM) or Excavated Natural Materials (ENM) and the extent and nature of any contamination,” he said. “This will form the basis of a Remedial Action Plan,” Gurney said.

An EPA spokesperson said any recommendations made in the forthcoming report by the occupational hygienist would be considered and incorporated into a rehabilitation plan for the site. The report will also inform any further action to be taken by the EPA. The Clean-up Notice (1570966) issued to Delta Electricity is still in place.

The notice identifies the area that it applies to, but this may be updated once the hygienist’s report is received. Source: Media statement, May 31 Environment Protection Authority EPA Public Register Notices Email, May 31 Delta Electricity Company Secretary, Steve Gurney Letters, May 21 and 23 Solicitors for HRS, Hunt & Hunt, Maureen Peatman Email, June 4 Solicitors for HRS, Hunt & Hunt, Maureen Peatman Journalist, Sue Murray

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Chair’s Report At our recent AGM on Sunday 2nd June John Asquith stepped down as Chair of CEN after 19 years in the position. John will stay on the committee as Deputy Chair to continue to support CEN and our new chair. We thank John for his amazing contribution to CEN and protecting the environment over the past 20 years. INTRODUCING CEN’S NEW CHAIR – HALE ADASAL I have lived on the Central Coast for nearly 20 years moving up from Sydney’s green northern suburbs. As an active bushwalker, scuba diver and ocean swimmer, I would visit the Central Coast often. I fell in love with the natural environment and coastline of endless beaches. My, educational background is in social anthropology, having worked in industries ranging from education, communications, banking and finance to community development organisations in the social and environmental justice sectors. In 2018, I graduated from my Master’s in Social Change and Community Development from UON (Ourimbah Campus) looking at how the Central Coast is moving from the globalised economy that excludes locals in decision making and access to resources to a localised economy that is socially more inclusive (local businesses) and environmentally more sustainable- as decisions are made locally. My passion and vision are to work together with our CEN staff and committee/members to develop programs and events starting with a CEN youth network where we reconnect a wider cross section of our community with our natural environment for our own health and wellbeing and that of all wildlife as is their right to exist with which we share this beautiful region.

If you attended our CEN annual forum on Sunday 2 June you would have seen and heard about the wonderful work our local community groups who are already acting locally and thinking globally in protecting our natural environment and the wildlife with whom we share this beautiful world for generations to come. Our forum showcased the multiple pathways in which members of our community can become involved with local groups, from tree planting, renewable energy workshops, to localised food networks and plantbased alternatives helping to reduce our impact on our

environment and developing well connected members of our community. You would have heard of our CEN programs that cater for all age groups and interests in connecting our community members with your passions. From our citizen scientists Waterwatch program, Land for Wildlife and Bush Regeneration teams to our Marine Discovery Centre and Wildwatch programs and activities and events, that engage younger members of our community, connecting them with our natural environment. For more ways you can become involved and stay connected with your community, matching your passions with our CEN programs/ projects and events, please visit our website: www.cen.org.au Chair Ms Hale Adasal

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Wildplant Community Nursery Our next sale day is: Saturday 6th July 2019 When: 9am to 12pm Where: CEN Office, off Brush Road, Ourimbah We have a range of local native plants available including ground covers and herbs, shrubs and trees, bush food, bird attracting, native bee attracting, frog friendly and screen plants. Current specials on wetland plants. Cash or Credit Card. No EFTPOS Location: Brush road, Ourimbah Best access is via Brush Road – Turn into Brush Road from Shirley Street and as you start to drive up the hill turn left into the laneway and follow it along to parking and our driveway - look for the Plant Sale signs.

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appearance of thick crusting on the wombat causing blindness, deafness, hair loss and deep wounds caused by the crusted skin splitting. A slow painful death is the final outcome for these wombats. Just as we treat dogs for fleas, we can also treat mange in wombats. Wombats deserve to be mange free! Wombat Welfare Warriors are a group of people that are monitoring wombat numbers on the Central Coast and are providing treatment programs for wombats with mange. Treatment is carried out on your property. We also want to know about your healthy wombats so we are better able to monitor their numbers For more information or to organize a free treatment program Call Carla on 0497 508 509

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A series of practical workshops to help manage and monitor your bushland When: Sat June 15, 9am-2pm Where: Narara EcoVillage, 25 Research Rd, Narara Cost: $10 donation (Free to landholders engaged in COSS Connections Project) includes morning tea and lunch Bookings essential For more information phone: 4349 4756 email: habitatforwildlife@cen.org.au

COSS Connections Guided Bird Walk Connect with birds of the Central Coast with bird expert Kaye Pointer from Birding NSW When: Sat August 24, 8 - 11am Where: Rumbalara Reserve Cost: $10 donation (Free to landholders engaged in COSS Connections Project) includes morning tea and lucky door prizes Bookings essential For more information phone: 4349 4756 email: habitatforwildlife@cen.org.au

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he Village Green at Toukley is in the next phase of revitalisation plans for the Toukley town centre. Central Coast Council is now seeking community feedback for the draft design. Council’s Director Connected Communities, Julie Vaughan, said the concept was developed with the help of the community’s initial ideas and comment. “In July, 2018, we sought feedback on how to best bring Toukley to life, particularly through a redesign of the Village Green, and by gathering feedback on the 2013 Toukley Masterplan to prioritise actions,” Vaughan said. “We’ve listened to the community to develop draft concept plans for the Village Green and we are now seeking direct feedback on those plans. “Community feedback on the Village Green

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The Toukley Village Green concept plan overwhelmingly identified the need for a bigger and better play space and this is a key feature of the design we have developed.” Key features of the Village Green will include a nature-based play space with a sensory garden, pavement maze and ping pong table, picnic tables and shade shelters, a terraced grass area, a wheelchair accessible stage for special events,

more trees and upgraded landscaping. The first stage will be carried out over the next 12 months. Stage 2 will encompass the upgraded stage, terraced grass area and remaining landscaping. This is expected in 2021, depending on funding. Future stages will be tree planting along Canton Beach Rd and Ron Alt La, also subject

to allocation of funding in the capital works program. Investigations will be undertaken into the health of the pine Christmas tree, and if it needs to be removed, an attractive artificial tree will be installed to brighten up the festive season. The next phase of Let’s Talk Toukley Town Centre will also give community members an update on current projects, such

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as: WiFi connection to be installed in the town centre; Toukley Library being refurbished; and, more car parking for the 50 Plus Leisure and Recreation Centre on Yaralla Rd. To make way for the car park, a Council owned residential building at 15 Yaralla Rd will be demolished later this year and vacant lots at 9, 11 and 13 Yaralla Rd will be incorporated into the car park, which is expected to be open by July, 2020. Footpath upgrades at the 50 Plus centre are expected to be finished by the end of June. Within the next 12 months, Council will resurface the southern end of the Coles car park, which is Council owned, however, no other changes will be made. Mayor, Jane Smith, said Council was committed to the development of Toukley as a town centre for the Central Coast. “We are using a

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multifaceted approach to make Toukley a vibrant place to visit,” Mayor Smith said. “A key to that is listening to the local community and businesses to ensure we deliver what is wanted and needed. “Toukley is a beautiful part of our region and with the right mix of sustainable development and initiatives, we can boost not only tourism and economic development but community connections as well.” Community feedback in this next phase of Let’s talk Toukley Town Centre will be open until Sunday, June 16. Community members can provide feedback on the Village Green plans online at yourvoiceourcoast.com/ toukley-town-centre or at Toukley Aquatic Centre. Source: Media release, May 30 Central Coast Council Website yourvoiceourcoast. com

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Emma McBride appointed to two Shadow Assistant Minister roles

Plan to ban instant cash loan machines not supported

ederal Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, has been appointed Shadow Assistant Minister for Mental Health and Shadow Assistant Minister for Carers, and she feels that her experience and training in health care will hold her in good stead when she joins the ranks of the Shadow health portfolio. “I am honoured to be appointed to these positions,” she said. “I thank Labor Leader, Anthony Albanese, for the chance to use my experience and training in healthcare to serve our community. “I’d like to thank the many people in Dobell who voted for me as their federal representative, allowing me to champion two issues I am passionate about, the need to improve mental health services and to provide better support for carers. “As a former specialist mental health pharmacist, Chief Pharmacist at Wyong Hospital, Deputy Director of Pharmacy for the Central Coast Local Health District, and as a carer for my dad, I know

Divisional Returning Officer for Dobell, Les Sweatman, congratulates Federal Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, at the official Declaration of the Poll on June 4 how important these issues are to individuals and families. “I promise to be a strong and vocal advocate in Canberra to improve the mental health and wellbeing of people with lived experience of mental illness and their families and carers. “I will also stand up for the millions of carers throughout Australia so their challenges are recognised and their needs better met. “I will draw on my professional experience in mental health and my lived experience as a carer to hold the Morrison Government to account. “I wish to thank the former Shadow

Minister for Mental Health, Julie Collins, and outgoing Shadow Assistant Minister for Mental Health, Senator Deborah O’Neill, for their outstanding work. “Thanks also to, Senator Carol Brown, for her contribution as outgoing Shadow Minister for Carers.” McBride said she was looking forward to working with Labor’s new Shadow Minister for Health, Chris Bowen, to find better ways to protect and care for the most vulnerable in our communities. Source: Media release, June 3 Federal Member for Dobell, Emma McBride

ember for Swansea and Shadow Minister for Better Regulation, Yasmin Catley, has expressed her disappointment that the NSW Liberal Government will not back NSW Labor’s plan to ban instant cash loan machines in the state. NSW Liberals announced that they would not be supporting the plan on May 30. Catley said not supporting the ban of these machines would allow vulnerable people in low income areas to become trapped in debt. “This is not, as one Liberal MP suggested, a ‘hollow gesture’. “This is about protecting people from being ripped off,” Catley said. According to Catley these machines were being placed in some of the lowest socioeconomic areas in the state and preyed on families and individuals

doing it tough by offering Small Amount Credit Contracts that trap low income earners in vicious cycles of debt. The machines look like ATMs and instantly dispense cash loans of between $50 and $1000. The limits increase when users access machines multiple times. “People can walk away with a loan of $1000 and only need to provide minimal information, phone number and internet banking details and a debit card. “These loans are described as leases to avoid caps on ordinary loan costs under national credit laws. “Payday lenders can have comparison rates anywhere between 112 to 407 per cent,” Catley said. Proponents of the Bill include the Financial Counsellors’ Association on NSW, whose members are worried about the impact and ease of access of these machines in low income communities. “Realistically, these

machines cannot take into account the financial circumstances of customers, and lock people into loans with exorbitant fees. “In the absence of national reforms, NSW Labor is committed to doing what it can and will rid the State of the scourge of these payday loan machines,” Catley said. “Federal inaction, after a national review into payday lending in 2015, has meant payday lenders have continued to operate, unfettered, in our community preying on some of the most vulnerable. “While the Government insisted that federal reform was vital, they have refused to act on banning these machines due to intense pressure from payday loan lobbyists,” Catley said. There are currently three instant cash loan machines on the Central Coast, at San Remo, Wyoming and Woy Woy. Source: Media release, May 30 Yasmin Catley MP

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hether or not to approve a new medical centre at G w a n d a l a n inadvertently became yet another debate at Central Coast Council about State Government planning policy over riding local plans. Doctor, Paul Muthiah, made application to develop a 1,172sq m block at 24-26 Rosemeadow Dr, Gwandalan, into a single storey medical centre with 23 car parking spaces on site at an estimated cost of $624,247. He addressed the Council meeting and said his aim was to provide quality medical care at a family clinic that “blends into its surroundings and neighbourhood”. “It was never my intention to build a super clinic that would be an annoyance to its neighbours,” he said. Although Gwandalan already has two medical centres, Dr Muthiah, said “Gwandalan is, importantly, still deemed as being an area of doctor shortage by Medicare and I’ve been granted a Provider Number to practise in that area”. His medical centre will have three consulting rooms, a pathology, nurse’s station, treatment room, manager’s office, medical storeroom, kitchen/lunch room and toilet facilities. It will be open for business weekdays from 8am to 6pm and Saturday

Aerial photograph of the site for a new medical centre in Gwandalan 9am to 3pm. “you’ve heard from the getting these issues, community opposition There was Councillors tonight with with affordable housing, to the proposal, Council overwhelming opposition concerns about traffic, boarding houses and voted to approve the medical centre, with to the medical centre, with social impact, character, other things,” he said. Bruce 53 submissions and a so if Council was of a “I’m appealing to the Councillors, Doug petition of 280 signatures, mind to refuse this, those State Government, I’m McLachlan, all wanting Council to would possibly be your appealing to the Liberal Vincent, Kyle McGregor, reject the proposal when three starting points, Councillors in this Jillian Hogan and Greg it came before its May 27 and possibly the number chamber, that you please Best, voting against it. of objections received try and help represent the meeting. Main concerns by Even though the centre that the proposal was people of the community residents are the extra is not permissible in the contrary to the public that are saying that they traffic and congestion have not bought their in the narrow residential R2 low density residential interest”. “So, there is grounds houses or blocks of land street raising safety zone under the Wyong Local Environment to take this on, if we had to have inappropriate issues and causing noise Plan (LEP) 2013, that to?” Cr McLachlan asked. development next door,” and lack of privacy. is overruled by the Cox said: “I didn’t say Cr Vincent said. Opposition to the State Environmental there were grounds, but “They’re not against medical centre also Planning Policy (SEPP) there may be reasons for medical centres, but put raised the likelihood of (Infrastructure) 2007. refusal that council may them in the right place. undesirable people/drug use”. That left little wriggle “We should be rejecting addicts coming to the room for Council Councillor, Doug it and signalling to the centre and causing an because the proposal Vincent, said: “if Council State Government that increase in vandalism, was compliant under the had the decision making this is not what we want.” break-ins and harm to SEPP. ability here, we would Cr Hogan suggested residents. Councillor, Jillian Councillor, Bruce be able to say it wasn’t putting some McLachlan, posed the permissible, you wouldn’t recommendations to Hogan, said: “I won’t question of what grounds even be able to put in the State “so we don’t buy into the whole ‘this Council might have if it an application for this continually have this will attract drug addicts’ challenged the proposal type of development in a problem of development scenario, and if anyone knows how a doctor’s through the Land and residential area. in our residential areas”. Environment Court. “What we’ve got here “We need to get tough surgery works, they don’t Council’s Director is a State Government on the State and the have methadone or S8 drugs on site, they’re at of Environment and SEPP again over riding SEPP,” she said. Planning, Scott Cox, said: the LEP and we keep Despite the strong your local chemist, not in

medical centres. “I hope the Gwandalan community rallies together and doesn’t create fear within their community that we’re going to get drug addicts because of this medical centre,” she said. “There’s no evidence to actually prove that, however, there is evidence to prove the roads are too small in this nice little community.” Council’s Director of Environment and Planning, Scott Cox, said council’s development and traffic engineers had reviewed the proposal and believed the road network was capable of carrying the capacity of traffic generated by the development. “The key factor is that the development does supply the required car parking spaces, so whether or not additional parking will be generated on the street, well that’s an unknown,” Cox said. “Even though a traffic impact assessment wasn’t required because it wasn’t generating more than 50 traffic movements per hour and that’s the threshold in the Statement of Environmental Effects provided by the applicant, they did do a traffic management plan which addressed a number of the traffic scenarios of concern to the community.” Source: Central Coast Council Meeting, May 27 Journalist, Sue Murray

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oadworks to improve traffic flow through Long Jetty are expected to start in June and continue for about four weeks. Northbound and southbound lanes at the intersection of The Entrance Rd and Tuggerah Pde will be redesigned to improve flow through the traffic lights.

There will be improvements to the southbound lanes at Swadling St. Member for The Entrance, David Mehan, said these works would build on pavement and lane improvements made along the route over the past 12 months as part of $1.83m committed in the 2018/19 state budget. “I’m concerned about the lack of safe pedestrian crossings

along this route,” he said. “I’ve made many representations to the State Government about this section of roadway and the works are a welcome improvement. “However, more needs to be done. “Pedestrian safety needs to be addressed, as does parking around the Thompson St area.” Source: Media release, June 3 The Entrance MP, David Mehan

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Work has started on major road and drainage works in Hamlyn Terrace

ouisiana Rd, Hamlyn Terrace, is now closed to through traffic for about 14 weeks, because of major road and drainage works to better connect two recently completed housing subdivisions.

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During the work, Louisiana Rd will be closed to through traffic at Clinton Way and Rushmore Pl until mid August, weather permitting. Detours are in place with access via Sparks Rd and Warnervale Rd if travelling to Louisiana Rd from the north, and via Warnervale Rd and Minnesota Rd if travelling to Louisiana Rd from the south. Central Coast Council’s Director of Roads,

Transport, Drainage and Waste, Boris Bolgoff, said the $1.58M project would deliver an important piece of infrastructure for this booming suburb. “This 110m section of Louisiana Rd will provide an improved connection between two new communities in Hamlyn Terrace,” he said. “The topography of this site presents drainage challenges and we have developed a solution that will make the road meet the one in 100-year flood free standard. “Our drainage solution includes a substantial section of culverts – 20m long, 22m wide and 1.2m high.” Bolgoff said the project would also improve pedestrian access and safety. “We will be constructing a shared pathway, road safety barriers and

pedestrian fencing.” Mayor, Jane Smith, said the project was a prime example of delivering infrastructure for major growth areas. “Hamlyn Terrace is a growth hot spot for the Coast and this section of road and shared pathway will be well utilised by this growing community. “This project will also make it easier for locals and visitors to explore the area through completing a ‘missing link’ of a shared pathway.” Project works will also include kerb and gutter, driveway and water main adjustments, road pavement works, line marking and landscaping will be completed towards the end of the project. Source: Media release, Apr 9 Central Coast Council

Work has commenced to replace Sohier Park timber bridge at Ourimbah $1.36m project Government, will see the season, which finished in to replace the existing bridge replaced April, and exam periods Sohier Park timber with a concrete bridge at the Ourimbah Campus bridge at Shirley St, that is 11.2m long and of the University of 12.78m wide, with a pier Newcastle. O u r i m b a h , depth of 20m. The work will take commenced on May Council has advised nine weeks to complete, 27. that it will also deliver weather permitting. The larger concrete a new shared pathway The existing bridge will bridge will improve to connect an existing be closed to traffic and pathway to pedestrians during works access for residents and shared visitors travelling from the Ourimbah Railway and a detour will be in Ourimbah to Sohier Park Station. place via the University of and the nearby residential A spokesperson for Newcastle’s private road, area. Council said the timing The Boulevard. This project, jointly of this project had been Source: funded by Central Coast carefully selected to Website, May 24 Council and the NSW avoid the platypus mating Central Coast Council

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Hamlyn Terrace ambulance Toukley Library station will not be open 24 hours closed for T refurbishment C

entral Coast Council has advised that Toukley Library will be temporarily closed until June 16 for i n c l u s i v e refurbishment works. Council Acting Unit Manager Libraries, Beth Burgess, said a key component of the upgrades will be a new dual height service counter that will enable Council to deliver a more inclusive customer experience for all visitors to the library to access its services. “The installation of this new dual service counter delivers on our Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) to remove barriers to access and make our facilities and services inclusive for the whole community,” Burgess said. “Other works to be completed include refurbishments to the office space to improve ergonomic design as well as ensure continual adherence to Work Health Safety standards and practices.

“During this time, the returns chute will also be closed, though to help reduce the impact on customers, no items borrowed from Toukley Library will have a return date due during the works,” she said. The closest branches for those wishing to borrow or return items during this time are: Lake Haven Library and The Entrance Library. “As always, our extensive range of free online resources and services, including eBooks, eAudiobooks, homework help, music streaming and more will continue to be available anywhere, anytime,” Burgess said. Mayor, Jane Smith, said this was a prime example of how Council was creating more flexible facilities to meet the needs and expectations of all residents. “Our libraries are leading the way in fostering healthy lifestyles for our growing community,” Mayor Smith said. Source: Media release, May 27 Central Coast Council Media

he NSW Government has spent almost $5m on a new ambulance station in Louisiana Rd, Hamlyn Terrace, but it won’t be open all hours and there won’t be extra staff to man it.

The Australian Paramedics Association (NSW) President, Chris Kastelan, said that they were concerned that the station would not be functioning to serve the community 24 hours a day. “It’s unacceptable that the new Hamlyn Terrace station will be closed for eight hours overnight, with no paramedics available to respond to the community,” he said. “It will be open only from 5.45am to 10pm, despite a growing population and an increasing number of calls from the public. “This would never happen in the Sydney metropolitan area, spending almost $5m on a new ambulance station, with 13 vehicle bays and a projected staff of 52, and instead assigning only 12 paramedics and three ambulances.” “All they’re doing is rearranging the deck chairs. “Doyalson station will permanently lose 12 paramedics to go to Hamlyn Terrace, and then how do they justify

closing Hamlyn Terrace overnight? “It’s not acceptable, and why would we put up with that, it’s gross mismanagement? “The night shift is as busy a period as any other during the day, and yet overnight, there’s only six ambulance vehicles covering the area from Dora Creek to Ourimbah and Yarramalong across to Noraville. “The Government and NSW Ambulance promised Hamlyn Terrace would be a 24-hour station when it opened and they say we won’t be getting night shift staff until late 2020. “Under current plans this station won’t be fully staffed until 2032 and this is too long to wait. “The community should feel ripped off that a brand-new station costing them $4.9m is going to be closed

overnight in an area that is slated to achieve 28.5 percent population growth. “The Hamlyn Terrace location for an ambulance station was specifically targeted for a growing community including new housing developments, aged care facilities and disability support services. “APA (NSW) is calling on NSW Ambulance to immediately resource this state-of-the-art Ambulance Paramedic response network station to stay open 24 hours a day,” Mr Kastelan said. “We believe NSW Ambulance should immediately pull forward any future resourcing so that the community receives an aroundthe-clock emergency response.” Kastelan said the APA was calling on local Members of Parliament

to advocate for them to the Minister for Health to free up the finances for the extra staff needed at the new ambulance station. “In June, 2018, the Health Minister committed to about 700 new paramedics statewide but the Coast only got six, and they went to Ettalong, none in the growing northern area,” he said. The Hamlyn Terrace station was due to open on May 20, but Kastelan said it has been delayed for infrastructure or IT problems. There has been no response from NSW Ambulance to inquiries made on May 31. Source: Media release, May 31 The Australian Paramedics Association (NSW) Interview, May 31 APA (NSW) President, Chris Kastelan Website, May 31 NSW Health Minister

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Community Environment Network calls on governments to act now on climate change

Councillors give themselves a 2.5 per cent pay rise and sought more

limate Future, a committee of the C o m m u n i t y Environment Network, has called on all levels of government to cease support for the fossil fuel industry, in the wake of the May 18 Federal Election. Spokesman, Richard Weller, said the group was also calling for a rapid transition of the economy to zero emissions and preparation for the impacts “that are already inevitable”. “In the last six years, Australia’s emissions have increased significantly, up 4% according to the National Greenhouse Gas Inventory,” Weller said. “The government removed the carbon price legislation and is allowing existing industries to increase their emissions levels. “We aren’t on target to reach 26% reduction from 2005 levels, regardless of what the Prime Minister claims.” Weller said climate zones were already migrating and global warming was destroying whole ecologies. “Extreme events are increasing, with heat waves killing more people in Australia than our road toll,” he said. “Global warming is an unfolding disaster, a clear and present danger to all people across the globe.

entral Coast Councillors have given themselves a 2.5 per cent pay rise.

Richard Weller “The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Special Report issued in October, 2018, made it clear that we must act now to ensure we leave a liveable planet to our children. “We have run out of time.” Climate future is calling on all governments to prioritise emissions reduction ahead of all other policy. “We must ban new exploitation of fossil fuels and instigate rapid closure of our current fossil fuel usage,” Weller said. “This position is not radical; it is the absolute minimum action needed

to respond to this threat. “We have had a small taste this decade of extreme events and damage to global treasures e.g. The Great Barrier Reef, and the next decade will be ten times worse. “We have the technologies to begin the transition, solar panels, wind turbines, batteries, pumped water storage, electric vehicles, etc. “The Federal Government must cease its stalling and implement the necessary actions now.” Source: Media release, May 19 Climate Future

The pay rise was passed at the May 27 meeting with no debate. The decision went through en masse with nine other undebated decisions where councillors adopted the staff recommendations. Staff recommended that council “determine” the maximum amount payable under the Local Government Remuneration Tribunal determination. On April 15, the tribunal ruled that the annual fee to be paid to each councillor was to be between $18,430 and $30,410. Councillors were already paid the previous maximum so their increase was 2.5 per cent. The tribunal said 2.5 per cent increase was consistent with the State Government’s policy on wages.

The Mayor received an additional 2.5 per cent to take her mayoral allowance to $80,000 and the deputy the same increase to take the additional allowance to $8,600. This is over and above the maximum base rate for all councillors of $30,410. The council had made a submission to the tribunal arguing that the Central Coast was of such size, scale and capacity that it would now be more appropriately categorised with the largest and most populated councils in NSW such as Wollongong and Newcastle councils. The submission noted that Central Coast Council had the largest budget of all NSW councils and therefore sought a larger increase. It argued it was inappropriate to have the Central Coast and Lake Macquarie councils in the same category given the coast’s size, population growth, significant

regional services, major industrial, commercial and residential centres, and development corridors. It stated that Central Coast Council had a sphere of economic influence and provided regional services considered to be equal at least to those councils categorised as a Regional City. As the third largest Local Government Area by population in NSW, and by providing a full range of higher order services and activities along with arts, culture, recreation and entertainment facilities to service the wider community and broader region, Central Coast Council argued that the “Regional Strategic Centre” category was unequivocally unsuitable. The tribunal did not accept council’s submission. Source: Central Coast Council ordinary meeting, May 27 Item 4.2

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Subdivision approved

dual occupancy and strata subdivision at 11 Grasstree Ave, Woongarrah, got the green light from Central Coast Council, even though there has been community concerns that it would add to existing traffic problems.

During the March 25 Council meeting, Environment and Planning Director, Scott Cox, said there was “community angst about the road network out there”. At present, residents have problems with nonresidents parking on the street during the peak drop off and pick up of students at Woongarrah Public School at the western end of Grasstree Ave. People are parking in front of driveways causing difficulty for residents wanting to

access their driveways, and others are parking on the nature strips, which is also causing problems for garbage collectors. There are also concerns for children’s safety because of the expected increased vehicular movements. An on-site meeting was held in December, 2018, between residents and Council staff, and subsequently, Council’s Traffic Section who would undertake an investigation of traffic and parking in Grasstree Ave land implement measures, if necessary, to address the situation. Such measures could include parking on one side of the street only or one-way street signage. Any improvements identified will be referred to the Local Traffic Committee which next meets at the end of April. Source: Mar 25 Item 2.1 Central Coast Council meeting

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Waste Management Strategy aims for a recycling rate of 74% C

oast residents recycle around 45% of their household waste, but Central Coast Council thinks we can do better and is developing the region’s first Waste M a n a g e m e n t Strategy. Residents are invited to have their say in developing the strategy, which will reassess waste initiatives and look at ways to minimise the amount of waste sent to landfill and its impact on the environment. Council already provides a number of free recycling options and education programs, including its regular Chemical CleanOut events and problem waste collection units, which have seen seven tonnes of batteries, half a tonne of light globes and one tonne of mobile phones collected for

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recycling. But with more than half of the region’s household waste going to landfill, Council is looking for ideas from residents on how we can strive for a recycling rate of 74%. Ideas already suggested on Council’s website include composting of food scraps rather than putting them in red bins, and modification of green bins so they can accept food scraps as well as

garden waste. One resident suggested Council foster a shopping centre filled entirely with artists and crafts people who reclaim, repurpose, recover, reimagine and recycle huge amounts of waste. An incentive scheme for businesses to reduce waste is also suggested, perhaps offering a reduction in Council charges if they get waste below a certain level, or offering

promotional space on the Council website for businesses which make a commitment to a specified level of waste reduction. Buying fruit and vegetables which do not come in packaging is a popular suggestion. Another suggestion is for Council to offer sites where members of the public can obtain goods retrieved from kerbside collections, perhaps adjacent to its landfill sites. Some residents have suggested yellow bins should be collected weekly and red bins only fortnightly, as many recyclables are ending up in red bins due to lack of space in yellow bins. Have your say on Council’s website before Wednesday, June 5, when the first round of consultation closes. Source: Central Coast Council website

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Your chance to provide input and help guide decisions on companion animals Central Coast Council is inviting Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from suitably qualiﬁed and experienced people to be appointed as community stakeholder members of the Companion Animal Advisory Committee (up to six vacancies). The Companion Animal Advisory Committee will be responsible for providing advice and feedback to Council on:  Development of strategic policies, programs, services and plans for effective management of companion animals.  Strategic input and advice to Council on companion animal events and educational programs.  Advise Council on delivery of effective and responsible animal care functions within the Local Government Area. Membership of the Advisory Committees will be on a volunteer basis and no fee or costs will be paid to community stakeholder members. Visit centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/eoi for Advisory Committee Terms of Reference and application details. Closing date for EOI applications is Sunday 19 June 2019. Please allow extra time if posting to ensure your application is received by the closing date.

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

Nursing home councillors vote for Sand artistry at Kiddies’ Corner receives visit WardFarnell Rd approval A Woy from Woy aged alpaca care provider All three Peninsula ward Early morning runner Mrs Vickii has hosted a visit from an alpaca councillors have voted to approve Davison could not believe her eyes Nursing home receives visit from alpaca

got to see that firsthand,” Ms Palmer

A Woy Woy aged care provider after the a granddaughter of a the Farnell Rd development, has hosted visit from an said. After the successful visit, Ms alpaca after the granddaughter said she was considering nearby residents resident asked show her pet tonowdisappointing of a resident asked to to show her Palmer whether Strudel had a future as a to her grandmother. therapy animal. and members of the community herpetgrandmother. Ms Shandelle Palmer said she “It’s definitely something I’m decided to drop in to Blue Wave interested in pursuing. Living to visit her grandmother with “I’d taken Strudel group to a local Save Our Woy Woy which her alpaca, Strudel, on April 29. “Nan has heard so much about Strudel but she’s never had the chance to meet him and I felt it was time to change that,” she said. Ms Palmer said, after some initial hesitation, staff allowed her to take Strudel into her grandmother’s room for their first meeting. “It was really touching. “Nan is a big knitter and she’s always talked about Strudel and his coat and how she’d like to meet him so I’m glad we were allowed in,” Ms Palmer said. According to Ms Palmer, after witnessing her grandmother’s response to Strudel and the alpaca’s excellent behavior, staff asked Ms Palmer if she’d be comfortable taking Strudel to visit other residents’ rooms. Ms Palmer said their room visit quickly turned into a tour of the facility including BlueWave’s dementia ward. “They say music and animals always have a profound effect on people living with dementia and I

playgroup back in Cessnock prior to the visit but this was the first time we’ve ever gone to an aged care facility but the impact was huge. “The residents just lit up. “It was great to see,” she said. During her visit to the Peninsula, Ms Palmer also took Strudel on a trip to Ettalong Beach. “It was a weekend of firsts for Strudel: his first visit to an aged care facility and his first ever trip to the beach. “He absolutely loved it and so many residents stopped us to say hello and to take a photo,” Ms Palmer said. Ms Palmer said Strudel could be returning to the Peninsula. “My mum lives in the area and nan’s at BlueWave so it’s definitely possible, but my first consideration has to be Strudel’s wellbeing,” she said.

Five-storey hotel for Ettalong?

Hotel proposal draws comment

An application for a five-storey 83-room hotel in Memorial Ave, Ettalong, adjacent to the Atlantis building would feature a guestsonly roof top bar, lounge and swimming pool.

A proposal for a five-storey 83room hotel in Ettalong has received two responses from the public before it even went on public exhibition.

when she saw the beautiful sand artistry carved into the beach at Kiddies’ Corner, at the southern end of Umina Beach, on Friday, Council staff at odds over street tree planting Cr Richard Mehrtens has asked Central Coast Council staff to explain how one department has knocked back a request to plant trees to a community group that received a council grant to plant

Central Coast Council is on target to meet its annual housing objectives. Mayor, Jane Smith, said a report highlighting the number of development applications processed during January to March showed Council was tracking well against the housing requirements outlined in the Central Coast Regional Plan (2016) for an additional 41,500 homes by 2035. “Council is committed to assessing development applications that meet the growing demand for housing in our region,” Smith said. “Over the January to March quarter, Council received 718 development applications, of which 678 were approved, which assisted in the creation of 109 additional residential lots and 516 dwellings.”

(Dilon Luke), 17 May 2019 Volunteers wanted toInterview water Two-storey ‘boutique’ Shandelle boarding Chamber receives $30,000 to Shandelle Palmer, Cessnock Palmer with alpaca Strudel at Blue Wave Living street trees house proposed promote local business SOURCE:

Members of the Grow Urban A two-storey “boutique boarding The Peninsula Chamber of Shade Trees group, part of the house” has been proposed for 454 Commerce has been given Umina Community Group, are Ocean Beach Rd, Umina Beach, $30,000 by Central Coast Council voting 550 and grievances withfrom three councillors He said to he knew there were local Residents complained aboutto metres the and beach. promote business and seeking to Hogan helpabstained waterfromjust All threevolunteers Peninsula ward councillors have voted Cr Louise Greenaway was the sole the mayor at an-site visit in the days variations to council guidelines but garbage, parking, light pollution, loss councillor to votethe against it. before the council meeting. they had beenincrease minimised. of privacy and infrastructure issues foot traffic. newly planted trees to approve the Farnell Rd across Cr Rebecca Gale Collins declared Cr Holstein said the issues had The residents complained about such as stormwater and drainage. development, disappointing a less than significant non-pecuniary been addressed in the conditions overshadowing from the three-storey Another development, this time a Peninsula. nearby residents and members interest in the matter saying she of consent and that consolidated development that included 27 units new house at 64 Fishermans Parade,

Ward councillors vote for Farnell Rd approval

of the community group Save Our Woy Woy which had been fighting the proposal.

was in contact with the Peninsula Chambers of Commerce.

development had a lot of potential. He thanked Mr Harvey McDougall

and seven townhouses to be built over five blocks consolidated along

Daleys Point, also received council approval at the same meeting.

for the development along with seven other councillors and mayor Cr Jane Smith. Crs Kyle MacGregor and Jillian

said nothing when the matter came up for debate. Residents had hoped for a different outcome after airing their

comments at the meeting on site had been sensible and rational. Cr Mehrtens said it was the third iteration of the proposal.

and setbacks. Some units and one communal area fail to get the minimum required solar access.

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Sitting Federal members region-wide swing of more thanreturned 3% to

$4.6m funding promised for Winney Bay likely to be forfeited

the May 18 Federal Aatregion-wide swing of more than Election has seen, Lucy 3% to the Liberal Wicks, returned for a Party at the May term as Election Member has seen, Lucy 18third Federal for Robertson, and Wicks, returned Labor’s, Emma McBride, for a third term onto her seat asholding Member forof Robertson, and Dobell by the slimmest of margins. Emma McBride, holding Labor’s,

Central Coast Mayor, Jane Smith, says it is time to “move forward” on a new design for the Winney Bay clifftop walkway, with $4.6m in State government funding promised for the former design

Friends of Gosford propose an east-west bypass of the Gosford waterfront The Friends of Gosford group has come up with a bold plan to divert traffic away from the Gosford City Centre by creating a major bypass designed to free up the Central Coast Hwy through Dane Dr and

Supporters’ group calls for closing of southern end of Terrigal Beach Terrigal Haven Supporters’ Group is calling on Central Coast Council to look at closing the southern end of Terrigal Beach to the public until ongoing concerns over possible sewage leaks are resolved.

Major upgrade and expansion works across sewerage network underway Central Coast council is set to roll out upgrade and expansion works across its sewerage network over the next four years, including an $11m project to renew targeted gravity sewer infrastructure.

Chamber call for growth strategies to move beyond planning to real action In the wake of the May 18 Federal election, NSW Business Chamber, Central Coast, is calling for details on how the Coalition Government will implement its plan for growth and jobs, citing infrastructure,

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Council rates to rise while quality in Tuggerah Lakes and water rates drop Terrigal,” Smith said. “My congratulations to all

Central Coast Council staff will provide reports back to councillors on two key environmental issues after a report from the United Nations Intergovernmental Science Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Service (IPBES) was released. The report highlighted the current rate of species extinction and the need for action at the local level. Staff will report back on progress towards the expansion of the Coastal Open Space System (COSS) into the former Wyong Council local government area, as well as the process required to produce its first State of the Environment Report in 2020. Mayor, Jane Smith, said the UN report highlighted the need for Council to look

the sitting members will who Central Coast homeowners were re-elected in both State and Federaldrop electionsfrom and see their water rates thanks to all those candidates July 1, but their Council rates who put up their hands towill be for election. rise by 2.7%, withconsidered full rates parity “We’ve heard significant funding promised to the in the former Gosford and Wyong Central Coast, now it’s time to council areas at least 12andmonths buckle down deliver for

the community. Wicks said it was a “I look forward to bringing “tremendous honour” to be our State and Federal returned, and an endorsement members together in June, in of the Federal Government’s a leadership forum, to focus on plan for the Central Coast and key projects that we can work what it has delivered over the through collaboratively. past six years. “We will start with our roads; Wicks first took the seat I know roads are always a high in 2013, being re-elected in priority for our community. 2016 by a slim margin of 1.1 “Our community demand a Emma McBride with Rachel Willis and Paul Lewis of Coast Shelter Lucy Wicks on election night with daughter Mollie-Joy per cent. high level of service and safety She increased that margin and his incredible heart. election since the early 1970s. supporters,” she said. policy direction they want the from their road network. to more than 4 per cent at the “When he says people At the time of going to country to take over the next At Dobell, Emma McBride, “With thousands of 2019 election. matter, he really means that.” who took the seat in 2016 from press, latest first preference few years. kilometres of roads on the “It did feel very positive over Liberal, Karen McNamara, was figures for Dobell, with “Business needs certainty, Coast there is a lot to be done.” Labor candidate, Anne those three weeks on prere-elected despite a 3.17 per 89.82% of the vote counted, and particularly in NSW, where The Coalition promised a poll, and while the polls were Charlton, congratulated Wicks cent swing away from Labor, were: Emma McBride (Lab) we have had two elections in $70m Central Coast roads and pointing to a, Bill Shorten, and on retaining the seat and said following a spirited campaign 41.60% (41,229); Jilly Pilon the space of two months. pathway package in the leadLabor win, that’s not what she would continue to hold battle against Liberal (Lib) 40.79% (40,419); Scott “There is no doubt that up to the Federal election, I was hearing at Woy Woy, the Liberals to account for Rickard (Greens) 7.38% important business decisions as well as almost $4.3m in candidate, Jilly Pilon. Gosford or Kincumber,” she promises made during the (7,317); Aaron Harpley-Carr like expansion, taking on pathways and road upgrades election campaign. While she was “grateful to said. At the time of going to press, be re-elected”, McBride said (United Australia) 5.29% additional staff or bringing on in North Avoca. “The feedback I was there would be an analysis of (5,241); Gregory Stephenson extra product lines have been At the State election, more getting was that there was latest first preference figures for Robertson, with 89.11% what caused the swing against (Ind) 3.10% (3,070); and, Paula held off until these election than $400m was pledged for real concern about what Labor, but in the meantime, it Grundy (Christian Democrats) results were known. works on the Central Coast a, Bill Shorten, Labor-led of the vote counted, were: 1.84% (1,825). Lucy Wicks (Lib) 47.14% would be back to business. “The return of the Coalition Hiwy and the Pacific Hwy government would look like. In two party preferred: Government will be well through Wyong. (43,355); Anne Charlton (Lab) “I’m going out into the “It was a tough campaign, 34.21% (31,461); Cath Connor community to listen and Emma McBride (Lab) 51.54% received by the business one of the hardest I have Source: (Greens) 7.68% (7,066); hear, and work towards (51,076); Jilly Pilon (Lib) community, and they will fought, with Labor and the Media release, May 20 David Abrahams (Ind) 3.03% what matters most to them,” 48.46% (48,025). now move forward with Member for Robertson, Lucy unions throwing everything at (2,785); Robert Marks (United McBride said. Meanwhile, NSW Business investing in their business Wicks us, but it really was a seat we Media release, May 20 Australia) 2.76% (2,539); “The two main issues people Chamber Central Coast capabilities, without the added had to win vote by vote, person Paula Martin, Regional Director, Sean Bremner-Young (Animal come to me for are aged care believes the Coalition win concerns about issues such as by person. Central Coast NSW Business Judy on sagging business Workplace Relations.”Coast Community News and the be will restore The and Justice) more2.04% can(1,872); be seen lineNIDIS, on and ourI’llwebsite www.centralcoastnews.net Chamber “Ourfull focusarticles remained strong. Singer (Sustainable Australia) working to make sure that the confidence, not only in our Central Coast Mayor, Jane Interview, May 21 “People said they were 1.74% focusses on news specifically to post code areas 2250, 2251, 2260 and articles can also be read and Member for Dobell, Emma (1,601); and,related Fiona people region, but across the nation. get what they need.” Smith, has called on all levels McBride pleased to see projects finally Stucken (Christian Democrats can be no of government to work together said by her next term to“There shared on your mobileMcBride phone going www.coastcommunitynews.com.au. Media release, May 22 being delivered. ) 1.40% (1,284). would also have a strong focus higher accolade than the to deliver the funding and Central Coast Mayor, Jane “When we say we are going In two party preferred: Lucy on unemployment, education Prime Minister retaining infrastructure commitments Smith to do something we do it. Media release, May 22 Wicks (Lib) 51.14% (50,130); and schools. Government,” Regional promised in both the State and Labor Candidate for Robertson, “I always knew it was going Anne Charlton (Lab) 48.86% Director, Paula Martin, said. Federal elections. “Thank you to everyone Anne Charlton to be a close race, but having (41,833). “It was a long and hard “Millions have been pledged Australian Electoral who put their confidence in

Waste Management Strategy aims for a recycling rate of 74%

Coast residents recycle around 45% of their household waste, but Central Coast Council thinks we can do better and is developing the region’s first Waste Management Strategy.

Council finances on track Central Coast Council’s financial position at June 30, 2019, will be satisfactory, according to the Q3 Business Report presented to councillors on May 27. The report states that the 2018-19 Delivery Program and Operational Plan projects are tracking well, with 18 projects completed, 123 on track, 10 delayed and six on hold. Council’s quarter three operating result, excluding capital income (grants and contributions), is a $56.9m surplus, compared to a budgeted surplus of $42m.

Councillor, Lisa Matthews, has been elected as an Executive Member of the Local Government Women’s Association, NSW Branch. The Association encourages women into professional careers in local government, advises intending women candidates for local government elections, and provides other assistance to further women’s knowledge about local government. Matthews is also the Chair of Council’s Status of Women Advisory Group, which has taken a leadership role in advocating and raising awareness of issues that affect women on the Central Coast and promoting local networks that celebrate women in the community. Source: Central Coast Council Ordinary Meeting, May 27

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Amended pile burning policy adopted

Central Coast Council has adopted its amended Central Coast Open Pile Burning Policy, rejecting several further amendments proposed by Mayor, Jane Smith, at its May 27 meeting.

at biodiversity across the region, with more than 150 endangered species now identified in the Hunter and Central Coast regions.

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

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found it interesting that the Lake Haven m a n a g e m e n t comment in the article “Parking blitz challenged because of lack of signage” (Wyong Regional Chronicle, page 6, May 22) neatly avoided the real issue under discussion, the need for some appropriate signage. I still think when NSW Revenue denies an appeal it should cite

FORUM the specific regulation on which that denial is based. The Central Coast Council spokesperson cited in the article is misinformed. Contrary to the opinion reported in your article, the NSW Road Users Handbook (free download available) is actually silent on the parking issue in this case. I’ve done my homework and I am willing to give $50 to the first person

The seat of Shortland also had its changes with the, Pat Conroy, occupied Labor stronghold having a sizable swing against it. Nell McGill, the Coalition candidate, had a surprising positive swing, and a newcomer to politics coming in a respectable third was Greens’ candidate, Wiley

FORUM Campbell. The informal vote was a reflection on most of the candidates, having over 6,184 local people (6.77 per cent) not willing to give their approval to any candidate. Climate change and the environment were the winners and they are quickly becoming the younger generation’s major point of concern. Seismic testing off our coastline barely had a mention, yet now, Pat Conroy, cannot sit on party lines anymore,

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Parking fine disputes are not uncommon

who can show me from the NSW Road Users Handbook why parking where I did was wrong. I was fined for not parking between white lines in a place where there is not a white line in sight and no signs or painted kerbs limiting parking in any way. One small victory though, the shopping cart trailer is now parking between the white lines down on the main parking lot. Email, May 27 Dr Lester Devine

Future politicians will need greater environmental credentials he unpredictable outcome of politics was evident early last Saturday evening (May 18) with Scott Morrison doing what was thought to be the impossible.

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saying that he will go with the science because the science is wrong, or it has major conflicts of interest. The writing is on the wall, that being, that any candidate for future local, state or federal elections will need to have greater environmental credentials if they wish to survive. The communities of Newcastle and the Central Coast do not want gas rigs off their beaches and if they are approved, God help those who give them the green light. Email, May 20 Gary Blaschke, Lake Munmorah

e do like the stand that Dr Devine has taken in the matter as reported in the Wyong Regional Chronicle (May 22, page 6) “Parking blitz challenged because of lack of signage. We went through similar, or somehow comparable matters, in regard to parking infringement notices on three occasions over some 15 years or so. We too explained the matters to Revenue NSW, then called State Debt Recovery Office/SDRO, but they obstinately refused to conduct a review. Ours was also a matter in which we saw a lack of common sense as

FORUM well as not having legal justification and that it was an error made by issuing Rangers. A lengthy dispute with the SDRO finished up that we had to opt for the matters to be heard in court. Court notices were issued, dates set and then, without any further explanation or a simple apology, the court hearing was cancelled and the matter put to rest. That happened on two occasions. The first one was then dismissed in court and my parking fine reimbursed. I currently have a traffic offence and I questioned its validity with the Police and asked for a review with the Revenue NSW

Office. With this latest occasion, and as I did on the previous experiences, I asked the Head of the Revenue NSW office to have the review guideline legislation made accessible to me. I do see the urgent need to have the Review Guidelines reviewed and will approach my local member of parliament to look into it and table a request for legislative changes to be made. We just wanted to let you know that there are certainly more people out there questioning the practice, the amount of common sense used and the lack of real effort to improve the lives of the general public. Email, May 30 Joseph and Rita Moser, East Gosford

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hile persons receiving a $39 a day Newstart Allowance, are expected to live on this amount, it is interesting to note that those telling them to get a job would spend that or more on a manicure. Imagine if life was something you could buy, the rich would live and

the poor would die. These forgotten people have a right to live a decent life, they are Australians too. The safety valves of the system are not working for these people. More direct action may be required, such as civil unrest and other tactics, to suit the requirements of the day. The poor are put on this planet to make the rich richer.

Email, May 21 Richard Ryan, Summerland Point

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Club canteen robbed

oongarrah Football Club is urging anyone with i n f o r m a t i o n pertaining to a break in at the club’s canteen facilities on

May 23 to contact police. Club Chairman, Kevin Wilson, confirmed that

several food items had been stolen from the canteen, but thankfully nothing else. Source: Website, May 24 Kevin Wilson, Woongarrah Football Club

Emergency services on the scene at Blue Haven

uggerah Lakes Police District are seeking the public’s assistance to identify two men who may be able to assist police with their investigations into a robbery at a

bottle shop in Wyong. At around 6:15pm on Sunday, March 24, an unknown person(s) entered a bottle shop in Wyong and stole four cases of alcohol.

CCTV footage of the store captured this image of two men who may have information that would assist police with their investigation. Source: Website, May 24 Tuggerah Lakes Police District

Multi-vehicle accident at Blue Haven A

crew from the Central Coast Rescue Squad attended a multivehicle accident at Blue Haven on May 24.

Crews responded to reports of the incident at around 8pm and arrived to find that three cars had been involved in a

collision with one person trapped in a vehicle. NSW Ambulance paramedics treated the injured passenger and were assisted by the Rescue Squad and other emergency services in the process. After being extricated from the vehicle, the patient was conveyed to hospital in a serious but stable condition. Source: Website, May 25 Central Coast Rescue Squad

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SW Police have advised that two children reported missing from Woongarrah have been located. Police put out an appeal for public assistance to help locate, Jakaya Raics, 12, and, Nathaniel Bower,

11, after the pair were last seen leaving a home on Hakone Rd, Woongarrah, around 5pm on Thursday, May 30. Police issued the public appeal on Saturday, June 1, with serious concerns

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held over their welfare. In a follow up announcement on Monday, June 3, Police revealed the children had returned home the previous night. Source: Media releases, Jun 1-3 NSW Police Force

Police blitz results in multiple charges laid T

raffic and Highway Patrol Command Officers descended on the Central Coast from May 23-25 to conduct Operation S.T.Y. (Safer Than Yesterday). The operation saw more than 20 police from the Central Coast

team up with the Traffic Support Group over the three days. Highly visible Random Breath Testing was conducted across the Central Coast. Police conducted 1,138 breath tests, resulting in the following:

25 drink driving charges, 33 unlicensed drivers detected, 231 infringement notices, eight positive mobile drug tests and two Exceed Speed Limit over 45Kmh (116Kmh and 111Kmh in a 60Kmh zone). Source: Website, May 26 Traffic and Highway Patrol Command NSW

Rightful owner sought for power tools

uggerah Lakes Police District has located a number of power tools and

Tuggerah Lakes Police wish to speak with these youths

uggerah Lakes Police District is seeking the public’s assistance to identify four youths involved in a theft at Westfield Tuggerah Shopping

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udgewoi’s, Bryan Dorfling, has decided to undertake a more than 1,000km trek from Budgewoi to Brisbane to raise awareness and funding for mental health services. Dorfling’s Awareness Walk will see him set off in August and undertake a mammoth journey where he’ll be required to walk between 20 to 30kms a day to make it to the Qld capital. According to Dorfling, he got the idea for the Awareness Walk from a similar event started by a friend of his in Brisbane. Dorfling said after battling his own mental health issues for years, he wanted to take this opportunity to shine a light on mental health and remind people battling their own mental health problems that help is available. A yoga instructor by trade, Dorfling has already commenced training for

the Awareness Walk, donning his trademark colourful wardrobe and taking to the streets of the Coast’s north. He’s also held several Fluro Yoga fundraisers and other special events throughout May, with more to come in the lead up to August. “I will be making stops in towns all along the East Coast to teach yoga, play music, surf and discuss mental health with people and communities. “I would love it if you could join me in this great cause by, walking with me, hosting me, feeding me or helping me in any way shape or form,” Dorfling said. Dorfling has also launched an Every Day Hero fundraising campaign with the hopes of raising $5,000. As of June 3, the campaign had raised $2,631 Source: Website, May 20 Bryan Dorfling, Live to Give Oz

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Cancer Support Group makes $10,000 donation as their final act

Candles Cancer Support Group

he Cancer Day Unit at Wyong Hospital has received a generous donation of almost $10,000 from the Candles Cancer Support Group. The donation allowed the unit to purchase a new patient treatment chair and a vital signs monitor. Nurse Manger of Cancer Services, Leanne Cowie, said the new equipment is greatly appreciated by staff and patients. “The patient treatment chair is specifically designed for patients undergoing

chemotherapy and has features to make it safer and more comfortable for patients and more user friendly for staff,” Cowie said. “We use the vital signs monitors to undertake important observations of our patients. “This includes checking their blood pressure, heart rate, temperature and oxygen saturation, which is a measurement of the amount of oxygen in their blood,” she added. The Candles Cancer Support Group was a peer support group for cancer patients and their carers that has recently ceased operating after 16

years. “When our group made the decision to wind up, we had funds remaining as well as some fundraising that had taken place on behalf of our member, Tony Sleeman, who had passed away,” said Candles Support Group President, Lyn Smith. “Many of our members have undergone treatment in the Wyong Cancer Day Unit so we decided it was the perfect place for us to support. “Over the years, Candles has helped just over 1,000 people in some way and we were pleased to know that our group will be

continuing to help people undergoing treatment for cancer thanks to our donation,” Smith said. Cowie said Candles had a long history of helping people with cancer on the Central Coast. “We are so grateful for this very generous donation and all the support Candles has provided over the years. “On behalf of our staff and patients, I would like to offer Lyn and all the members my heartfelt thanks for their compassion and care,” Cowie said. Source: Website, May 22 Central Coast Health

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Students participate in Thinking Out Loud Youth Forum

Northlakes Public School commemorated national Sorry Day

Wadalba Community School’s Student Leadership Team at the Forum tudents from issues facing our young and the businesses and W a d a l b a people in relation to services directly involved Community School’s youth employment and with employment of said young people. Student Leadership unemployment,” Principal, Jason McGrath. “Our students were Team participated in “This forum provided inspired by the guest Central Coast an opportunity for local speakers’ stories, advice Council’s Thinking student representatives and tips on joining the Out Loud Youth from local high schools workforce,” McGrath Forum in Erina on to come together to said. May 29. discuss, brainstorm and Source: “This is a unique learn from each other, Website, May 30 Jason McGrath, Wadalba opportunity to identify in order to create a link Community School between young people and discuss current

Northlakes Public School’s Sorry Day display “These represent tudents from day, students from all Northlakes Public year groups created hand the theme for National Week S c h o o l artworks to be used in the Reconciliation of ‘Walk Together with collective display. commemorated Courage’. “These hands were national Sorry Day on “It is important for our May 24 by creating a laid out on the oval in the students to learn about word ‘Sorry’. sorry artwork. “Surrounding the hands significant events like “We commemorated were footprints in the this as they will shape Sorry Day to show shape of Australia giving the future of this country,” empathy and information about events Micevski said. compassion for the that have shaped the Source: Stolen Generations,” said timeline of Reconciliation Website, May 28 Principal, Larry Micevski. from 1770 to 2019. Larry Micevski, Northlakes Public School In the lead up to the

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Comedy for a Cause fundraiser

t Peter’s Catholic C o l l e g e , Tuggerah, will hold a Comedy for a Cause fundraiser on June 21. The evening will be hosted by students who are a part of the College’s Youth Ministry Group and will feature comedians from the Sydney and Melbourne International Comedy Festivals. All funds raised on the night will go towards St Peter’s students attending the Australian Catholic Youth Festival and Youth Ministry activities.

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The Little Mermaid Jr is Student leaders visit latest stage production NSW Governor Beazley M

a c K i l l o p Catholic College will present its latest stage production, The Little Mermaid Jr, in June. “This junior musical production is filled with students from both Primary and Secondary performing all of the songs from this Disney classic”, said College

Principal, Steve Todd. “This is the first time you will be able to see the whole production. “Much of the cast will be travelling to the USA in February next year to undertake a Performing Arts skills and development tour where they will be performing parts of this musical also. “This will be an absolutely stunning

family event so be sure to buy your tickets fast as this production will play for two nights only,” said College Principal, Steve Todd. The Little Mermaid Jr will be performed at the College from 7pm on June 27 and June 28. Source: Website, Jun 3 Steve Todd, MacKillop Catholic College, Warnervale

Conor Smith is on The Voice N

orthlakes High School Year 11 student, Conor Smith, is currently competing on reality television show, The Voice. School Warren extended

Principal, Welham, his

congratulations to Smith. “We, as a school community, are immensely proud of Conor, who has performed on a regular basis at school events, and is generous with his time, effort and talent to support the school and the local community.

“We look forward to supporting him and voting as necessary to ensure that he is as successful as possible in the show,” Welham said. Source: Newsletter, May 21 Warren Welham, Northlakes High School

Boots for Africa donation drive

t Brigid’s Catholic College is running a Boots for Africa donation drive and is calling on the

community to donate football boots and other equipment to the cause. “If anyone has any

old soccer or football boots, shin pads, head or shoulder gear, sports equipment, runners/ joggers and school shoes that they would like to donate, we will gladly accept them. “Please bring them into Student Services. “All donation will be greatly appreciated,” said College Principal, Julie Terry. Source: Website, May 16 Julie Terry, St Brigid’s Catholic College, Lake Munmorah

Northlakes High School students at the 2019 Program

tudent leaders from high schools across the former Wyong Shire were invited to Government House on May 29 to attend the 2019 Secondary School Student Leadership Program.

Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College, The Entrance Campus, representatives

The student leaders were joined by other leaders from schools across the Central Coast and Hunter regions to engage in a number of activities to foster their understanding of civics and citizenship, as well as to broaden their understanding of parliamentary procedures

and the Australian federal system. Their day was highlighted by an afternoon tea and question and answer session with NSW Governor Beazley. Source: Website, May 29 Parliament of NSW

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Toukley Library will be temporarily closed from Monday 3 to Sunday 16 June for refurbishment works. The returns chute will be closed during works, though to help reduce the impact on customers no items borrowed from Toukley Library will fall due during the works. Our closest branches for borrowing and returning books are:  Lake Haven Library: Mon-Fri 9am-5.30pm Sat 9am-3pm | Sun 10am-2pm  The Entrance Library: Mon-Fri 9.30am-4.30pm Sat 9am-12pm As always our extensive range of free online resources and services, including eBooks, eAudiobooks, homework help, music streaming and more will continue to be available 24/7 via centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/elibrary We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience during this time.

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Indigenous arts and culture visual storytelling program for Reconciliation Week

Welcome to Refugees Picnic at The Entrance Inaugural mixed bowls Woy Woy Bowling Club held its inaugural Tuesday Mixed Bowls on Tuesday, July 28.

uring National Reconciliation Week, Central Coast Council is celebrating Indigenous arts and culture on the Coast with a series of art and cultural events. A flagship event of Council’s Reconciliation Week activities, the 2019 Maliga Program, will take place at The Entrance Art Gallery. Maliga is Council’s annual Indigenous arts and culture visual storytelling program for young Indigenous people aged 3 to 18 years, with the 2019 program incorporating an exhibition, workshops and an artist in residence program to showcase the diversity of Indigenous arts practice within a contemporary and cultural context. Maliga, which means ‘Shine’ in Darkinjung language, commenced in 2014 as a creative platform for Indigenous children and young people to express their cultural identity. The program is an important platform for

Indigenous children and young people living on the Coast to express their identity and cultural connection. Indigenous art and painting is centred on storytelling and is a powerful tool to convey information, history and beliefs. Since 2018, the program expanded to include early childhood centres and community organisations, in addition to primary and secondary schools. Artworks as part of the Maliga 2019 exhibition were judged on May 27 by local Elders, Aunty Jenni McEwen and Uncle Gavi Duncan, with awards presented for categories including non-educational, primary school, secondary school and Mayoral awards. The exhibition will be open to the public until June 7. The inaugural artist in residency program with Indigenous artist, Jason Coulthard, was held in collaboration with six schools across the Coast. The student’s creations have been reproduced

into four contemporary designed street flags installed throughout Long Jetty and along the Pacific Hwy in Tuggerah, and will remain displayed until June 30. Council is also holding a series of free workshops on visual storytelling and traditional basket weaving at The Entrance Community Centre. Mayor, Jane Smith, said Council is committed to supporting reconciliation through the celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. “Our annual Maliga Showcase provides a great platform for local Indigenous and nonIndigenous students to creatively express their own stories that connect country, identity and community. “National Reconciliation Week provides a great opportunity to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture on the Central Coast and I encourage everyone to get involved,” Mayor Smith said. Source: Media release, May 27 Central Coast Council Media

Play commenced at 1pm with 40 bowlers out playing a game of triples. At the end of play, were Central Coastprizes for Social Justice awarded for the winning rink team

embers of Central Coast for Social Justice (CCSJ) will host a Welcome to Refugees Picnic event at Memorial Park, The Entrance, on June 16. The event is a result of CCSJ receiving a grant from Central Coast Council and is being held as the group’s annual Refugee Week celebration. The free to attend

and the losing rink team. A meat rafﬂe was also held. It is planned that this will now continue as a weekly event, with all bowlers are welcome.

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Media release, 29 Jul 2015 Gaye Scarfe, Woy Woy Women’s Refugees Picnic Bowling Club

family friendly event will include a number of activities for children, live music, a halal barbecue and a number of stalls and services for parents. “We are very excited to announce that we were successful in receiving a Council grant to run the Welcome to Refugees Picnic. “Last year was such a success with visitors joining from Sydney and further afield. “We hope this year will be even bigger and

better. “The picnic is showing that on the Central Coast, we care about refugees and see the positive impact that they have on our community,” said CCFJ Chair, Shayne Davy. In the event of wet weather, the picnic will be held at The Entrance Community Centre on the corner of Oakland and Battley Aves. Source: Media release, May 13 Shayne Davy, Central Coast for Social Justice

New play space at Runabout towed Chain Valley Bay Competitors in the inaugural Woy Woy mixed bowls competition

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aboard Central space was jointly nestCoast swing,22. double-sided Marine Rescue hasplay towed new play space The rescue boat was then a six-metre half-cabin funded by Council, with Geowall, inclusive Zulu has been assigned to locate and secure two runabout with two people on grant a $22,990 from Rocker, rubber snake and installed at south Joshuaof the Rip large logs deemed hazards to safe board from the NSW Government’s garden chimes. navigation seen around the Rip Porter Reserve, Bridge to Davistown.

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The Valley motor had failed Chain Bay, by on Sunday, The logs were located. One was Source: Partnership June 7, at around 9:15am, and fund. described as “huge”. Website, May 19 Central Coast they required help to get back to Central Coast Council The fully fencedwere placed They ashore for the ramp adjacent to Davistown Council. removal by Council.

play space contains a Public Wharf. Media release, 8 June 2015 The new tow was completed climbingby unit with slide, Ron Cole, Marine Rescue The $95,000 Mr Al Howes, Mr Karl Liepa, Mr NSW Central Coast Unit Paul Oliver and Mr Bruce Larking

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Illegal dumping in large New children’s quantity found musical that celebrates differences is coming to Wyong R

obot Song, a new c h i l d re n ’s musical that c e l e b r a t e s differences, creativity and robots, is coming to The Art House Wyong on July 11. Eleven-year-old Juniper May struggles at school. On the autism spectrum, she is relentlessly bullied by her classmates and when she receives a petition signed by her entire class stating that she is ‘the

most hated person in the school’, her life is thrown into complete meltdown. After exhausting all other avenues to help her, her parents resort to the only thing they have left, a giant singing robot. Through music, live animation and video, the show poses and attempts to answer the question, how do we support, foster and celebrate differences in our children in the face of an increasingly rigid and homogenised world? “Robot Song is a genuine family show.

“It is joyful and full of hope. “It is for any child who has ever felt isolated or pushed to the margins and any parent desperate for tools to help. “The show employs cutting edge digital technology, startling animatronics and a beautiful original musical score,” said The Art House’s Marketing and Box Office Manager, Emily Miller. Source: Media release, May 28 Emily Miller, The Art House Wyong

ABC TV cult hit Superwog is coming to The Art House A

BC TV cult hit, Superwog, is coming to The Art House Wyong on June 27.

Rising to fame off the back of a YouTube series that has garnered over 1.9 million views, Superwog follows the life and misadventures of Superwog, his best friend Johnny and Superwog’s family, as their ethnic

heritage clashes with heartland suburbia and became a mainstay on ABC Comedy after a successful pilot was broadcast in 2017. Show creators, Theodore and Nathan Saidden, play all four main characters (Theodore: Superwog and Wog Mum; Nathan: Johnny and Wog Dad) with the pair drawing inspiration from

entral Coast waterways monitoring and cleanup group, Clean4Shore, conducted a survey and cleanup of the Lake Macquarie foreshore near G w a n d a l a n Retirement Village in May. Clean4Shore facilitator, Graham Johnston, said the area had been surveyed previously in 2017 and was a common victim of illegal dumping. “Immediately entering

the land prior to the village, illegal dumping in large quantity was present,” Johnston said. “Following the rough four wheel drive tracks to the waterline, it was pleasing to see that the homeless tent sites have disappeared. “This is truly a picturesque foreshore, well worth opening up to sensible recreational usage. “The maze of tracks leading out from the foreshore back to the main road had Clean4shore a little displaced, with the

land cruiser and trailer tackling many steep ups and downs, but always present was illegal dumping. “It just appears that this is the approved landfill site as fridges, tyres, poly pipe, timber and steel pieces are scattered heavily throughout the bush. “It needs a few tip trucks and some hardy volunteers to get it clean,” Johnston said. Source: Website, May 1 Graham Johnston, Clean4Shore

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Nexus Smart Hub raises funds for Cancer Council

History group launches two important books

Wyong Family History Group’s, Ann Cooke, Marilyn Cridland, John Selwood, Roger Lewis, and Member for Wyong, David Harris The Nexus Smart Hub’s Biggest Morning Tea event The 2019 event raised Biggest Morning Tea. ome of Wyong’s over $300 on behalf of “Every dollar raised will business leaders, Nexus tenants, which help support the Cancer entrepreneurs and lifesaving remote workers was donated to Cancer Council’s Council NSW. research and support gathered in the “What a morning. programs,” said Nexus Nexus Smart Hub on “Thank you to those Manager, Sonia Pansare. May 23 for the cowho attended and those Source: working space’s who couldn’t make it Website, May 23 annual Australia’s but still donated for our Sonia Pansare, Nexus Biggest Morning Tea. Cancer Council NSW Smart Hub Wyong

Chamber held Working With Millennials Tag Talk evening

n an effort to embrace a new generation of the Central Coast workforce and to foster new relationships between that generation and the current one, the Wyong Regional Chamber of Commerce held a Working With

Millennials Tag Talk evening for its members on May 28. The Chamber welcomed guest speakers, Employment Plus’, Tracy Robertson, PSD Brand Design’s, Scott Beasley, and Servers Australia’s, Jared Hirst, to discuss their insights about Generation Y and to offer tips on how to make the most

of business relationships with this generation. “Millennials make up almost half of our working age population and we hope this Tag Talk will help our members in their professional lives,” said Chamber President, Darren Hooper. Source: Website, May 29 Darren Hooper, Wyong Regional Chamber of Commerce

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he Wyong Family History Group released its latest works at a book launch at Tuggerah Library on May 23. The Group’s patron, Member for Wyong, David Harris, launched the Group’s new books in front of many interested members of the public and well-wishers. The new books are titled ‘People of Wyong’ and ‘Wyong Remembers’. “People of Wyong Books 1-3 are the first three books in an ongoing series that showcases the lives of everyday people who have contributed to the development of Wyong from its humble beginnings in 1887 up to the present day,” said Wyong Family History Group Publicity Officer, John Selwood. Book 1 covers health and service providers of the town including: doctors, chemists, dentists, ministers, ambulance and fire

brigade members. “Each occupation is listed separately, and the people involved are listed chronologically in order of their arrival in the town,” Selwood said. Book 2 covers bank managers and public service occupations such as police sergeants, postmasters, public school principals and stationmasters. Historical facts about these occupations have also been included. Former businesses of Wyong are also covered in Book 2. Book 3 covers all the main industries that have been part of Wyong district’s development. Beginning with the timber industry, it also covers dairy farmers, orchardists, poultry farmers, fishermen and market gardeners. “For each person listed in the book, their birth, marriage and death details are recorded, as well as their parents and children.

“Where available, newspaper snippets about each person have been included. “Photographs of the time period, the buildings and the people themselves can also be found in the books,” Selwood said. Wyong Remembers tells the story of the events leading up to the construction of Wyong’s War Monument, now located in the Town Park in Alison Rd, but previously in Railway Square. The book recalls some of the early ANZAC Days in the district and has a large section devoted to a photographic record of the Centenary of ANZAC events and the Armistice Centenary. All publications are available from the Group’s research rooms at 6 Rankens Court, Wyong. Source: Media release, May 26 John Selwood, Wyong Family History Group

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said. Lake Haven Lotto owner, David Goodwin, said he was thrilled to have helped deliver a top prize win to one of his customers. “What a sweet surprise for our customer,” he said. “We are very happy for her and hope she enjoys her prize. “We haven’t had a major prize win in a while so we are ecstatic about the news. “Hopefully this is the start of a winning streak and we deliver more major prize wins to our customers,” he said. Source: Media release, Ally Ramsay, The Lott

The Art House celebrated three years of operations in May he Art House, today (May 20) and time the next year with you, we W y o n g , sure flies when you’re have a feeling it’s going to celebrated its third having fun,” said The Art be a cracker,” Miller said. House’s Marketing and birthday on May 20. Source: Box Officer Manager, Website, May 20 “Happy Birthday to us. Emily Miller. Emily Miller, The Art House “We’re three years old “We can’t wait to share

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Festival of the Devil, Australian Reptile Park, Ticketed, 9am - 5pm

FRIDAY, JUN 7 Advanced Family History Course, The Cottage Wyong Family History Group, Ticketed, 7/06 - 5/07 Tuggerah Lakes U3A presents a Talk on ‘Our Local Coastline Part 1’ The Entrance/Long Jetty RSL Hall, 10am – 12pm Jimeoin - Result, Central Coast Leagues Club, Ticketed, 8pm - 10pm Aussie NightMarkets, The Entertainment Grounds, 5pm

SATURDAY, JUN 8

Beatles Magic, Club Umina, Ticketed, 8pm 4343 9999 Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase, Laycock Street Community Theatre, Ticketed, 5pm & 8pm Annual Tea Cosy Expo, Umina Beach Surf Club, Donation Entry, 08/06 10/06, 9:30am - 4pm

The Bouddi Society Artisan Show, Wagstaffe Hall, 08/06 - 9/06, 9am - 4pm

Point Clare Car Boot Market, Fairhaven Point Clare, 9am - 2pm

GEC Chamber June Lunch Event, Gosford Golf Club, Ticketed, 12:15pm

The Wine Bluffs, Laycock Street Theatre Auditorium, Ticketed, 7:30pm

UP, UP & AWAY! A Sky High Cabaret, Laycock Street Theatre Auditorium, Ticketed, 11am

Gosford Swapmeet 2019, Gosford Showgrounds, Ticketed, 12am - 12pm

Book reading and music Wine Appreciation Club, performance Central Coast Leagues “Burial Rites”, Club, Book face erina fair, RSVP Booking’s required, 7:30pm required, 11:30am & 12:30pm THURSDAY, JUN 13 Harvest Festival Central Coast 2019, 08/06 - 09/06, 12am - 12pm,

Art of Ageing Exhibition, Gosford Hospital, 13/06 - 30/10

Frothies Festival, The Entrance Lake House, Ticketed, 11am - 5:30pm

Ziggy: 50 Years of Bowie, Laycock Street Theatre Auditorium, Ticketed, 7:30pm

SUNDAY, JUN 9

FRIDAY, JUN 14

Day on the Farm, 993 George Downes Dr, Free event, 10am - 4pm JazzLeague : Lawrie Bennett All Stars with vocalist Anne Doyle, Central Coast Leagues Club, Free, 2pm - 5pm Come Rain or Shine:The Judy Garland Story, Laycock Street Theatre Auditorium, Ticketed, 2pm

SUNDAY, JUN 16 Getting Hitched Twilight Expo, Mingara Recreation Club 10am - 3pm Bay to Bay Running Festival, Adcock Park to Central Coast Stadium, 9:15am The Tap Pack, Laycock Street Theatre Auditorium, Ticketed, 6:30pm

Handmade on the Coast, Woy Woy Wharf, 9am - 2pm

Ladies Night, Ettalong Diggers, Ticketed, 8pm 4343 0111

Central Coast Language Festival 2019, Dotti erina fair, Free Booking’s required, 12pm - 5pm

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

Buddy Holly & The Beatles, Laycock Street Theatre Auditorium, Ticketed, 8pm Greedy Guts Street Food Market, Crowne Plaza Terrigal Pacific, 5:30pm Park Feast, Gosford Waterfront, 14/06 - 15/06, 4pm - 9pm

Carolfest, Toukley Presbyterian Church, Donation entry, 2pm

FRIDAY, JUN 28

Bobby Fox - The Irish Boy, The Art House Wyong, Ticketed, 8pm 4335 1485 www.thearthousewyong. com.au

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WEDNESDAY, JUN 19 Adssi In-home Support Free Tea & Technology for Seniors’ Workshop, Erina Centre Erina Fair, Registrations Required, 10am - 1pm

SATURDAY, JUN 29 Black, White & You - Full Day Charcoal & Ink Workshop, Hardys Bay Community Church Hall, Ticketed, 10am

SUNDAY, JUN 30 Symphony Central CoastConcert 2 From Russia with Love, Performing Arts Centre CCGS, 2:30pm Jack McCoy Talk Story, Laycock Street Theatre, Ticketed, 5pm

The Rod & Elton Show, Ettalong Diggers, Ticketed, 8:30pm 4343 0111 www.ettalongdiggers.com

MONDAY, JUN 17 Craft Beer and Cider Festival, The Kincumber Hotel, Ticketed, 11am - 6pm

Gregg Arthur with Quartet Quartet, Laycock Street Theatre Auditorium, Ticketed, 8pm

Songs of the Solstice, Gosford Regional Gallery, Ticketed, 7pm

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Wyong Neighbourhood Centre Inc - Trivia Night, Wyong Rugby Leagues Club, Ticketed, 6pm - 10pm Troubadour folk club: The Water Runners, Australian Bluegrass, St. Lukes Hall, Ticketed, 7pm

SATURDAY, JUL 6 Wildplant Community Nursery, CEN Office Ourimbah, 9am - 12pm

MONDAY, JUL 15

West Ham United Player ID Camp 2019, James Browne Oval, 15 & 16/07, 10am 2pm, 0434 413 140 Register at

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SATURDAY, JUL 20

Stepping Out - Tap-Dancing Comedy With Two Left Feet, Laycock Street Theatre Auditorium Gosford, Ticketed, 14 - 16/08, 2pm & 8pm

FRIDAY, AUG 16 The Sydney Folk Festival, Pitt St in Sydney’s CBD, 16 - 18/08

FRIDAY, AUG 23

Stepping Out - Tap-Dancing The Bays Art Show, Comedy With Two Left Feet, The Bays Community Hall The Art House Wyong, Woy Woy, 20 & 21/07, Ticketed, 23 - 24/08, 10am - 4pm 2pm & 8pm

THURSDAY, JUL 25 Council Pop Up, Wyong Village Central, 10am - 12pm yourvoiceourcoast.com

Roald Dahl’s The Twits, The Art House Theatre, Ticketed, 25/07 - 27/07, Multiple Screening’s

FRIDAY, JUL 26

NAIDOC Nylon - presented by Naughty Noodle Fun Haus, Laycock Street Theatre, Ticketed, 8pm

Strictly Ballroom The Musical, Laycock Street Community Theatre, Ticketed, 26/07 - 10/08

MONDAY, JUL 8

SATURDAY, JUL 27

SATURDAY, AUG 24 COSS Connections Guided Bird Walk, Rumbalara Reserve, Ticketed, 8am - 11am 4349 4756 Blues on the Mountain featuring Karen Lee Andrews, Mangrove Mountain Hall, Ticketed, 6pm

THURSDAY, AUG 29 Council Pop Up, Lakehaven Shopping Centre, 10am - 12pm yourvoiceourcoast.com

Calling all Learner Drivers - Central Coast Asthma & Learn how to Service your Respiratory Management, SUNDAY, SEP 8 Car with Hyundai, Erina Leagues Club, Handmade on the Coast, Booth’s Hyundai – Free, 9am - 4:30pm Woy Woy Wharf, Tuggerah, 6pm - 7:30pm Christmas in July Race Day, 9am - 2pm The Entertainment Grounds, TUESDAY, JUL 9 Ticketed, 11am - 5:30pm THURSDAY, SEP 19 Elton John & Time Rice’s Hair: The Original Tribal SATURDAY, AUG 3 Aida: A Timeless Love Story, Rock Musical, Laycock Street Theatre, Carnevale 2019 Exhibition, The Art House Wyong, Ticketed, 2pm The Art House Wyong, Ticketed, 03 - 29/08 THURSDAY, JUL 11 Multiple Screening’s

2019 Central Coast Training Awards, Mingara Recreation Club, The Sapphires, COSS Connections Ticketed, 6pm Laycock Street Community Field Day - Manage and Theatre, Ticketed, SUNDAY, AUG 4 Endless Summer Sundays Monitor Your Bushland, FRIDAY, JUN 21 22/06 - 7:30pm, Church on the Hill Markets, Narara EcoVillage, Royal Party, 23/06 - 2pm The Food and Wine Festival, All Saints Anglican Church Ticketed, 9am - 2pm Tuggerah Lakes U3A The Coast Bar & Mt Penang Gardens and The Entrance, 4349 4756 presents a Talk on Restaurant, 4pm The Sapphires, Event Park, Free entry, 8am - 1pm ‘Our Local Coastline Part 2’ Laycock Street Theatre 11am - 5pm Coasties in Colour - An Robot Song, The Entrance/Long Jetty WEDNESDAY, JUN 12 Auditorium, Ticketed, Alliance Française Exhibition by well known The Art House Wyong, RSL Hall, 10am - 12pm 22/06 - 23/06, SATURDAY, AUG 10 Conversation Group - Come Central Coast Artist’s, Ticketed, 10am & 1pm, 7:30pm & 2pm and practice your French The Entrance Art Gallery, 2 Day Workshop Halekulani View Club 4335 1485 at any level, Erina League 15/06 - 7/08, Tues - Sat Art on the Peninsula, Charcoal & ink artwork on supports The Smith www.thearthousewyong. Club, First attendance is 9:30am - 2:30pm Woy Woy Library, plywood, Family - Meeting and guest com.au free,10am - 12pm 1pm - 3pm Yarramalong Store & Cafe, speaker, Troubadour folk club SUNDAY, JUL 14 Ticketed, 9:30am Halekulani Bowling Club, Goat presents The Sea Trippy Hippy Band, A Night of Gripping Five Lands Walk, 11am Gypsies ft. Deadshowws, Contemporary Dance - Everglades Club Woy Woy, Macmasters Beach to Handmade on the Coast, SUNDAY, AUG 11 The Terrace, Ticketed, Ticketed, 7pm Terrigal, Free The Dinner Party, Woy Woy Wharf, SATURDAY, JUN 22 4pm - 12am The Art House Wyong, Charcoal & Ink Workshop 9am - 2pm Handmade on the Coast, THURSDAY, JUN 27 The Crown Jewels Ticketed, 8pm Mid Year Recital 2019, - how to ‘see’ eyes & then Woy Woy Wharf, DRAGstravaganza, Peninsula Theatre, 4335 1485 Council Pop Up, apply the skill, 9am - 2pm Everglades Country Club www.thearthousewyong. Ticketed, 3pm Yarramalong Store & Cafe, Erina Fair, 5pm - 7pm Woy Woy, com.au yourvoiceourcoast.com Ticketed, 9:30am

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Elite swimmers selected for NSW High Performance squads T

hree Mingara Aquatic Club swimmers have been named to NSW High Performance squads. Commonwealth games medallist, Brad Woodward, Shaye Booth and James Koch, have all been named to Swimming NSW’s Performance Pathway Program, as the state’s authority on swimming begins honing NSW talent for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Swimming NSW’s Performance Squads are designed to support current national team members and athletes transitioning from their current age group to open swimming or national/ senior squad benchmark event selection. The program is broken down into three squad levels (gold, silver and

Brad Woodward bronze) with Mingara fielding an athlete in each one. Woodward has been selected for the gold squad which is made up of NSW swimmers classified as Swimming Australia Olympic Program athletes. Booth was named to the silver squad which consists of athletes who meet the squad qualifying time in a 2019

Australian Open Final, Australian Age Final or Australian Trials A Final; national medallists at the 2019 Australian Open or Australian Age Championships; Finalist in Olympic Events at the 2019 Australian Trials (must have swum in the A Final); and A Final only events or Timed Finals, athletes who are in the Top 8 at the 2019 Australian Trials (Olympic Events only). Koch rounds out the trio in the bronze squad which consists of athletes who were finalists at the 2019 Australian Open and Age Championships for Timed Final events who placed in the top 8 and Finalists in Olympic Events at the 2019 Australian Trials (must have swum in the B Final). Source: Media release, Jun 2 Swimming NSW

MacKillop girls reach Bill Turner Trophy grand final M ary MacKillop Catholic College have progressed to the grand final of the 2019 Central Coast Bill Turner Trophy F o o t b a l l Competition. The Bill Turner Trophy (girls) and Bill Turner Cup (boys) Competitions have been contested by schools across NSW, Qld, the ACT and Vic for the past 29 and 41 years respectively.

MacKillop found themselves up against Gosford High School in the semi-final. “Our girls started strong and capitalised with a 3-0 lead at half time,” said College Principal, Steve Todd. “They continued to dominate the second half with another two goals and were able to keep Gosford scoreless to walkway with a 5-0 win. “Congratulations girls

you have done MacKillop proud,” Todd said. MacKillop is in with a chance for a coveted double grand final entry this year with the College’s boys’ team set to face off with St Edward’s College in their semi-final bout for the Bill Turner Cup over the coming weeks. Source: Website, May 29 Steve Todd, MacKillop Catholic College Warnervale

Ourimbah clear at the top of the Rugby Union table R

ound 8 of the Central Coast Rugby Union Competition has seen Ourimbah put some much needed distance between itself and second and third placed Terrigal and Gosford on the competition ladder. The Match of the Round between Ourimbah and Terrigal at Ourimbah Rugby Park certainly lived up to all expectations.

In a hugely tight and hard fought encounter, Ourimbah held on to win by 17 points to 13. There was nothing in this match for the entire 80 minutes. It was an intense clash but also at times very stop start. Ourimbah went to the halftime break leading by the narrow margin of 10 points to 6, so both teams knew they were very much in this match. The physical toll from

the match resulted from the hard defensive play of both teams. Both teams had their chances of further scoring but strong and effective defence prevented this. The whole Ourimbah team, like Terrigal, put in totally whole hearted performances and no player left anything on the paddock. Ourimbah did score two tries to one and that alone shows the closeness of the contest.

Both teams were only able to post a converted try each in the second half to cancel each other out. An exciting game at Woongarrah Oval saw The Lakes and Warnervale play out a 24 all draw. In some ways it was probably an appropriate result, although neither side would agree to that. The Lakes did score four tries to two, but Warnervale did control

large parts of the oval for long periods. It was a good game to watch. Play went from one end of the field to the other and there were many lengthy periods of attack by the backs on both teams. The only problem for both teams at times was the amount of turnovers at vital times. The draw sees The Lakes maintain their spot in the top four, while

Warnervale showed they will trouble all teams for the reminder of the year. The conclusion of the round sees Ourimbah sitting in first place with 34 points with Terrigal in second on 30 points, Gosford in third on 28 points and The Lakes in fourth with 21 points. Source: Media release, Jun 3 Larry Thomson, Central Coast Rugby Union

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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

meilingvenning@hotmail.com www.wyongwriters.org

NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANISATIONS 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

COMMUNITY GROUPS

Gambling Solutions

Bateau Bay Men’s Shed

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

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

0435 807 633

bateaubayshed@gmail.com

Bateau Bay Neighbourhood Centre

4344 7992

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

Information, Child & Adult Groups & Services, Youth Worker, Free Counselling, Energy Account Jack Harris 4392 1231 assistance (EAPA), Food Assistance (incl. Food Store), Freemasons Op Shop, Computer Lessons, Lodge Toukley 933 Equipment (PCs, Laundry Facilities & Lawnmower),Community Events. Meets 1st Wednesday each month - Toukley Memorial Hall Pearce 4332 7450 Street Toukley admin@bbnc.org.au https://bbnc.org.au/

John Jenkins 4392 1631

Berkeley Vale Neighbourhood Centre

Friendly Travellers Caravan Club

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.

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

4388 5801

manager@bvnc.org.au www.bvnc.org.au

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

0437 048 815

0458 645 979

www.friendlytravellers.com

Runs The Entrance Markets Sunday Mornings Behind The Entrance Cinema.

0488 286 006

theentrancelions@gmail.com

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

0409 487 095

Toukley Neighbourhood Centre 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

4392 9904

Venue for Hire Central Coast Wetlands is located in Tuggerah. We have several buildings for hire. They would be suitable for weddings, seminars, markets & fund raisers.

0408 271 957

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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

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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4332 5522

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Long Jetty Over 50s Club

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.

Indoor bowls, computers, exercises, yoga, line-dancing, tai chi and more - 9am to 3pm

4332 5522

The Lunch Bunch Social lunches for seniors on the Central Coast, meet at 12 noon 1st and 3rd Sun All welcome to join our friendly group 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

0418 493 388

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The Lions Club of The Entrance Inc Serve your community make friends, join Lions. 1st and 3rd Wed, North Entrance Surf Club.

4353 1750

POLITICAL GROUPS

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Central Coast Permaculture

Australian Labor Party Ourimbah/ Narara Branch

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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

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

4352 1528

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

0410 309 494

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Food Addicts in recovery anonymous

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

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

The Central Coast Greens network@bizplus.com.au For a fairer, more transparent and accountable government based on The Entrance democratic principles Camera Club Inc Local, state-wide, national and New members and international issues and campaigns visitors welcome. - Council and parliamentary representation - Developing a new Renowned for Nature photography Grow your photographic skills economy in all genres with a friendly Protecting our environment group of enthusiasts. Peaceful conflict resolution Monthly Competition. Community participation Meets 2nd Fri We meet monthly every 3rd CWA Hall Long Jetty Thu - Details and info:

Ourimbah Branch Liberal Party of Aust

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0468 476 237

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

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Central Coast Tenants’ Advice and Advocacy Service Free telephone advice and advocacy for all tenants as well as residents in residential parks

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HISTORY GROUPS

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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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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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A cappella harmony for Men – new Wyong Toastmasters members welcome. Rehearsals Club Mondays 7.00pm to 9.30pm A friendly way to improve Central Coast Leagues Club, Dane public speaking and Drive, Gosford leadership skills, stay sharp, Ring Max on 4324 3631 and increase confidence. 1st, or Kieran 4324 1977 3rd, 5th Friday 10:30 - 12:30 Wyong RSL. All Coastal a Cappella welcome. Vibrant women’s a cappella chorus 0432 570 935

Wyong Uniting Church

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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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Probus Club of The Entrance Ladies and gentlemen welcome. Guest speakers, morning tea and many activities. 9.30am 4th Tuesday Bateau Bay Bowling Club

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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

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

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VENUE HIRE Central Coast Wetlands – Pioneer Dairy

Central Coast Wetlands is located in Tuggerah. We have several buildings for hire. They would be suitable for weddings, seminars, markets & fund raisers. 0408 271 957

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Picklum and Vaughan win podium spots at Shoalhaven Pro

helly Beach’s, Molly Picklum, has added another title to her impressive 2019 campaign, taking out the 2019 Hydralyte Sports Shoalhaven Pro.

Joel Vaughan in action Picklum has put herself into a near unreachable position on the 2019 Australian Junior rankings, claiming her fourth win from her sixth Pro Junior event. Picklum adopted a

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patient game over the course of the 30-minute final, only catching two waves that allowed her to notch up a close to perfect 9.50 and a 6.75 and consequently finished with a 16.25 heat total. “I never thought I’d be at this stage this year,” said Picklum. “I came into 2019 just wanting to maybe get some finals results and hopefully take an event win, but to be in this position on the rankings is awesome. Hopefully, we get some decent waves for the final two Pro Junior events in Lennox Head and Bells Beach and I can finish off the season well,” she said. For Picklum, the win comes straight off the back of her standout performance in the Gold Coast Pro Open Junior earlier in May, where she also took out the title. Bateau Bay’s, Joel Vaughan, was also a standout in the Men’s Hydralyte Pro, surfing his way into the final against fellow Australians, Dakoda Walters, Taj Stokes and Alister Reginato. This season, Walters has had much the same trajectory as Picklum as he also stood alongside her as the champion of the Men’s Gold Coast Pro Open Junior, with both juniors the respective points leaders of their series. In the final, Walters again proved to be untouchable posting a 16.50 final score from two waves to take the title. Vaughan ended his run in third with Stokes taking out second. Source: Media release, May 27 Surfing NSW

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Tru Starling congratulating Molly Picklum on her win

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