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entral Coast Aero Club and its supporters say they’ve been pushed into a corner and now realise that “we’ll lose the airport if we don’t start pushing our own agenda”. Club CEO, Andrew Smith, said: “We’ve been here for 47 years, operating in harmony with the community …. and I think Council is using underhanded tactics to close the airport. “There is a distinct lack of transparency since this Council was elected in 2017. “We have not been involved in any decisions and they won’t talk to us,” he said. “And they’ve snuck this latest motion through,” he said, “just another anti-airport motion put to Council which has been enabled by the Mayor and Labor councillors.” Councillor Louise Greenaway’s Motion to the July 8 meeting called for replanting of a previously cleared section, and that there be no mowing, slashing or trimming of vegetation around the landing strip. Smith says that as the vegetation grows, it will result in the loss of a third of the usable runway. “I think it’s an underhanded tactic to close the airport by making it unusable and eventually it will have to close. “Councillor Greenaway openly ran for Council election on a ticket of

closing the airport, it was her primary tactic, and since then, there’s been the anti-airport Motions put to council which have also been enabled by the Mayor and the Labor Councillors. “I don’t know why they’re against the airport, publicly they are saying nothing,” Smith said. He said the Aero Club’s licence agreement with Council expires in August, 2021. “We were promised by the Mayor, via email, to have discussions by July/August last year, but repeated requests for that to happen have fallen on deaf ears,” he said. “The Mayor has made it quite clear she wants to protect the wetlands. Smith said if the airport closed, “they’d probably make it light industrial, and with all its concrete and light pollution, that’s

Warnervale was one of only six airports chosen for an Australian demonstrator tour to launch the new Cirrus SR22T G6 Turbo going straight into Porters no intention of renewing could do 10 movements, Creek and downstream our lease agreements and then with all the to that sensitive wetland. beyond 2021. other aircraft activity, it “It’s nonsensical that “The Mayor has didn’t take long to log 88 you’d close the airport on repeatedly promised movements. ecological grounds,” he the aero club, in various Meanwhile, Chairman said. emails, that we would of the Your Central Coast Association, Mayor Jane Smith has have our agreements Airport not responded to inquiries looked at in July, 2018, John Codrington, said by this journalist on the yet despite numerous Warnervale airport was progress of discussions attempts, everything is an incredibly valuable community asset that with Central Coast Aero falling on deaf ears. Club or questions about “The club was advised has been identified as a the future direction by council representatives major economic driver for of the airport site and that airport traffic was the Central Coast. surrounding lands. exceeding the cap limit “Council’s own of 88 movements per $450,000 report into the The Aircraft Owners day, and that all future economic opportunities and Pilots Association airport could (AOPA), as well as other operations would require the a full 24 hours advance generate, which has supporters, have swung notice of movement, been buried and hidden into action with petitions through their websites which includes all local, by council, makes clear private, club and flying the positive employment, and change.org social and economic AOPA Australia school aircraft. “This is a huge problem improvement the airport Executive Director, Benjamin Morgan, said for our airport community could deliver for families “a displaced runway and is clearly designed living in the region. “An example of the threshold will make to negatively impact on Warnervale Airport the airport’s usability,” utter Council stupidity has been the Amphibian unusable within a short Morgan said. Industries space of time. Aero Club CEO, Andrew Aerospace debacle at Warnervale Smith, said that in one “It is obvious that whereby Central Coast Council has hour, a training plane airport,

ratepayers have been forced to stump up an alleged $50m to buy back the aircraft manufacturer’s leasehold at the airport. “This one act of lunacy has cost the Central Coast region up to 7,000 skilled jobs and hundreds of millions in lost economic investment and benefit over the next 10 years. “The Central Coast has one of the worst youth unemployment rates in Australia and suffers from major welfare issues as a result, so it’s astounding that our Mayor and councillors have sought to undermine the education, training and gainful employment of those living on the Central Coast,” Codrington said. Central Coast Aero Club conducts pilot training, commercial and scenic flights for tourism, charity days such as free flights for disadvantaged children and their families, school tours, try and fly days, and theory instruction. There are also many support industries such as avionics, aircraft frames and engines, and overhauling and repairing aircraft. The airport is also used by the Rural Fire Service and for medical flights and evacuations. Aero Club CEO, Andrew Smith, said it would be a huge loss to the Central Coast if the airport closed.

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beds, which are located in Units 5 and 6, had been shut for at least six months, and as a result, new resident admissions had also effectively been capped. “We were told the Units had been closed for renovations but they’re not even 10 years old and neither myself or any staff member that I’ve spoken to about it has seen any activity in those Units since they were closed,” the staffer said. They said Casuarina Grove was currently operating in a state of limbo and that unbeknownst to the general public, the facility

All is not what it seems at Casuarina Grove had been on the market The staffer said many for sale since 2017, a staff members faced daily claim they believe elicits bullying and intimidation further questions over the at the hands of an “inner bed closures. circle” of staff members “It (being for sale) just in these Units. proves the renovation “A hierarchy has formed excuse was bogus. amongst the Registered “The closure was Nurses, Assistants in implemented to help Nursing and the Unit streamline a handover if Manager and staff on the place ever sells,” the the outer, or who speak up about issues, face staffer said. According to the staffer, character assassination the current state of and routine bullying,” the affairs has led to several staffer said. They said that despite disputes between staff and management which staff members bringing concerns to has allowed a “culture of their fear and intimidation” to management, the covert be entrenched in certain nature of the issue Units at Casuarina Grove. allowed it to fester and has resulted in several

resignations. “The issue here is that they protect each other and substantiate each other’s claims about false incidents with other staff members. “This makes it extremely difficult to actually make a complaint about their behaviour and conduct stick,” the staffer said. According to the staffer, the issue has gotten so bad that this inner circle is now directly compromising the safety of residents, staff and the wider Hamlyn Terrace, Warnervale and Wadalba communities. The staffer alleges that

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SOURCE: Central Coast Council agenda 2.1, 24 Jun 2019

Gosford CBD developments update

ust a year ago the Gosford skyline was full of the sight of cranes at work on a variety of major projects which were to kickstart the rejuvenation of the city centre.

Rotary club plans youth charity ball The Rotary Club of Umina Beach will hold its Central Coast Youth Charity Gala Ball at Gosford RSL on November 9.

Proceeds of the evening will go to the Top Blokes Foundation, a men and boys social, educational and mental health organisation. Outgoing Rotary club president Mr Paul Quinn said: “The Top Blokes Foundation supports over 400 young males on the Central Coast each year, through mentoring and social education programs across primary schools, high schools and in the wider community. “Young males who engage in

the program are improving their mental health and reducing their risk-taking behaviours. “On the Coast, the Top Blokes team are aiming to reach an additional 200 young males through their programs in 2020 and your attendance at the Ball will help us raise the funds they need to achieve this,” Mr Quinn said. Mr Quinn said he anticipated “a fun evening with fantastic food and wine and a band that is sure to keep you dancing all night long”. The club is currently seeking sponsors for the event. SOURCE: Newsletter, 19 Jun 2019 Simon Darwin, Rotary Club of Umina Beach

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But in recent months, many of the cranes have disappeared, as some projects have been completed while progress on several other key proposals has stagnated. The completion of the ATO, the finance building and Bonython Tower, at opposite ends of Mann St, were a promising start to the rejuvenation, but several major projects, including the Waterside and Mariner Plaza developments, seem to have come to a standstill. Raine and Horne Commercial, Central Coast, Sales Agent, Andrew Dunn, thinks the property market is “on its way back” following recent State and Federal elections. “We could potentially see more developments moving forward as the market recovers,” Dunn said. A major stumbling block for the larger projects, he said, could be attributed to changes to the “sunset clause” for “off the plan sales” made in recent years in NSW. The sunset clause is used when buyers purchase “off the plan”, as is common with many high rise residential developments and the clause sets a time by which a development must be completed. “Historically, either the buyer or the seller was entitled to withdraw from the property

sale if the development was not finished by that date,” Dunn said. “In the last Sydney property boom, some developers were holding back completion of projects so they could take the property back and sell it for a higher price. “To protect purchasers and the integrity of ‘off the plan sales’, the State Government made changes to the legislation. “Unfortunately, one of these protections was that the maximum sunset period be two years. “Many of these larger developments in Gosford can’t be completed in two years, so developers need to fund the project commencement without any pre-sales. “At present, the market depth and availability of project funding make this scenario far too risky for a developer to entertain,” Andrew Dunn said. But CKDS Architecture

Director, Caine King, said he hoped to see an increase in development applications as business confidence restores. “There was a bit of a stall in DAs following the amalgamation of Gosford and Wyong councils,” King said. “There wasn’t much confidence in the market of being able to get larger projects off the ground.” King said new State planning controls introduced in 2018 were helping to build confidence. “We have seen a little bit more interest since the State and Federal elections and we hope to see even more DAs lodged,” he said. “Everything we see being built now is from (approvals) five years ago or so. “We still need new developers coming in to keep the market flowing.” Central Coast Mayor, Jane Smith, said Council’s planned Cultural Precinct, to comprise

ready. A spokesman said Council’s expansion and upgrade of the Gosford CBD water and sewage system was on track to be delivered over the next five years, involving upgrades to existing water and sewer infrastructure as well as new infrastructure in key areas across the CBD area. These include two new sewer pump stations, new connections to the President’s Hill reservoir zone and to the Gosford Hospital redevelopment, new lower pressure sewer systems to the Gosford Racecourse, and 7.7km of water mains and 6.4km of sewer mains. Council has also rolled out more than 260 parking sensors a regional library, performance either sit on the land or sell it.” in the CBD, following on from centre and linking walkways Smith said new planning the successful implementation on a block bounded by Mann controls set by the State of car parking sensors in The and Donnison Sts, would Government might not be “the Haven and Surf Club at Terrigal be “an important project to right mix” for Gosford. in 2018. stimulate activity” in the CBD. The Government introduced “The installation of sensors Confirmation of the exact its State Environmental helps residents and visitors site is expected later this year, Planning Policy (SEPP), identify available parking once commercial negotiations covering Gosford CBD, in through the ParkSpot (Central have been completed. October, 2018. Coast NSW) app,” the “The completion of the “I believe the government spokesman said. ATO building and others in should have been more “Using real time data, the CBD have already made modest in its controls,” Smith ParkSpot displays areas a difference, and hopefully, said. of available, restricted and these things, combined with “Just going higher is not unrestricted parking in the the Gosford Hospital expansion necessarily viable. streets of the Gosford CBD. and a projected university Prior to the government campus, will bring in more setting new planning controls, The sensors run between people and stimulate local developers were already Donnison St and Erina St, and Baker St and Albany St North. business,” Smith said. permitted to build to 20 We look at some of the As far as stalled projects storeys, she said. key building sites in the CBD went, Smith said once Council “Council’s role is not just had approved a DA, project to please developers but to and their current state of development. timeframes were then a matter create liveable spaces. for the developer. “Massive towers need to “A lot of land banking has be balanced by the correct been a problem in the past,” infrastructure and open she said. spaces.” “Various developers would Council is doing its bit to gain DA approval and then make the city development

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Patonga’s Dark Corner boat ramp carpark is being upgraded. The work includes an upgrade of the carpark pavement with formalised line marking for cars and boat trailers and an upgrade of park furniture within the reserve.

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A conceptual plan of Wallarah 2 showing the longwalls where coal will be mined Northern District President of the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU), Peter Jordan, said the community had been waiting a long time for the jobs that would flow from this project. Wallarah 2 is an underground, longwall coal project approved to extract up to five million tonnes of export thermal coal a year from the Yarramalong and Dooralong Valleys,

which is the main water catchment area for the Central Coast. Majority owner Kores Australia, which manages the mine under the name Wyong Coal, is a subsidiary of Korea Resource Corporation. “The government has recognised the rigorous assessment process that the project had been through and the Wyong mine has ticked all the regulatory boxes and demonstrated it

Unemployment is significantly worse on the Peninsula than it is on the rest of the Central Coast, according to figures released by Member for Gosford Ms Liesl Tesch.

It is expected to be completed around the end of the month weather and tidal conditions permitting. The boat ramp will be closed during the construction period and access to Dark Corner and Brisbane Water National Park will

only be available along Patonga foreshore. The NSW Roads and Maritime Service is undertaking the work in partnership with Central Coast Council. SOURCE: Media release, 25 Jun 2019 Nathan Alexander, NSW RMS

And the Coast’s unemployment is worse than the State average. Ms Tesch said the unemployment rate for the Peninsula in 2016 was 8.0 per cent. The average for the Coast was 6.7 per cent, and the State average 6.3 per cent. This meant unemployment on the Peninsula was around 25 per cent worse than the State average and about 20 per cent worse than the Central Coast average.

would comply with the high standards required of NSW coal developments,” Jordan said. “As with any project, our focus will be on representing workers and making sure that the project delivers permanent, secure jobs.” The NSW Resources Regulator has estimated the $800m mine will create 1,700 direct and indirect jobs over its 28 year lifespan and will

bring $830m in royalties to the state. Central Coast Greens MLC and spokesperson for Mining, Coal and CSG, Abigail Boyd, “seriously questions” those employment figures. “Even Adani has admitted that its monstrous mine will result in a maximum of around 1,500 jobs, so how is Wallarah 2 going to create 1,700?” she said.

“As for royalties, it will be at least three years before a single tonne of coal is extracted from the project, and that’s assuming Kores satisfies the licence condition for the ground water study needed before it can start digging. “Given the freefall of thermal coal prices, and the move away from coal fired power

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A draft Greener Places Strategy which aims to enhance tree canopy cover and green space across urban areas will be considered by Central Coast Council tonight (July 9).

to promote and manage urban green spaces with a two for one replacement for every tree removed across the region. It aims to identify opportunities for community partnerships to fund and resource landscaping and streetscape improvement projects. It hopes to develop community and school programs and events to improve regional biodiversity and tree management, including backyard habitat and citizen science programs and support the establishment of native gardens on private lands. It also aims to reduce urban heat island effects and increase

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entral Coast Aero Club and its supporters say they’ve been pushed into a corner and now realise that “we’ll lose the airport if we don’t start pushing our own agenda”.

Ms Tesch said these figures were based on the latest Census information and came from ID The Population Experts, demographic consultants who break down information into local areas. Ms Tesch said 4.9 per cent of the workforce on the Peninsula were looking for full-time work, where the average across the Coast was 3.9 per cent. Those looking for part time work on the Peninsula amounted to 3.2 per cent of the workforce, while the Coast average was 2.9 per cent. Ms Tesch said the figures showed the NSW Government’s Sydney-centric vision hurt regions like the Central Coast. SOURCE Press Release, 4 July 2019 Liesl Tesch, Member for Gosford

Council to consider urban shade and green space

Peninsula Community action group Grow Urban Shade Trees has been campaigning for more tree planting along residential streets on the Peninsula and were consulted in the preparation of the strategy. The strategy proposes that the Council develop a series of plans such as a green grid plan

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prioritised land use planning. Council’s draft plan aims to provide the framework for the coast’s growth and development over the next 20 years but it sits inside the directions of the NSW State Government’s Central Coast Regional Plan 2036 and council’s own Community Strategic Plan 2018. Its role is to provide a clear direction for strategic planning instruments “to deliver housing diversity, transport improvements, a protected natural environment, infrastructure upgrades, economic and social vitality desired by the community, without compromising the identity, quality and nature of Central Coast living”, according to the report to council. These directions include revitalising town centres, upgrading public spaces and creating new housing types and improving “movement” networks and to “transform neighbourhoods into inclusive, adaptable, resilient and smart hubs of growth”. The report to the councillors says: “The draft Plan will ensure that the Central Coast of tomorrow will grow into a World Class Region that is smart, green and liveable with a shared sense of belonging and responsibility. “Gosford Regional Centre will become a Living City Centre that acts as the Capital of the Central Coast, providing regional facilities and a positive local identity. “Our other Centres will thrive with more living and working opportunities, providing key services to surrounding communities. Importantly, our communities will be physically connected through appropriate infrastructure and socially connected through strong relationships and sense of unity.” The report states that Woy Woy peninsula has had a population growth of between 0.5 per cent to one per cent in the years 2011 to 2016 and the same percentage growth is forecast for the next 10 years.

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as part of mixed-use areas in the commercial centre. Specifically, Umina’s priorities will be the creation of a civic area through enhancement of the useability of public space in the centre and providing safe public realm ensuring functionality for wide cross section of the community. “Key attractors” will be connected by maximizing opportunities for ecological and environmental sustainability including rainwater recycling, energy efficiency, and cycling. It will capitalize on amenity benefits by improving relationship between public and private spaces to the benefit of the public while fostering community ownership and approval as part of the renewal process and business community. Another priority will be creating opportunity for innovative development and design. Ettalong Beach has been designated a village with a range of 600 metres from the centre. Priorities identified in the draft are to support local business and retain the existing amenity. The built form is meant to be low to medium rise development with a focus on town houses and villa development. The vision in the draft is the first stage in developing council’s local strategic planning statement which it must deliver by July 2020 under State Government rules and which leads to a comprehensive local environment plan - and that’s the plan that sets development guidelines. As part of a separate process, character statements about places will be developed under a comprehensive review of the Central Coast Development Control Plan – another planning instrument. Council will identify actions required for achieving the planning priorities, as well as the basis on which it will monitor and report on the implementation of those actions. The State Government required all merged councils to develop an integrated vision which included

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According to the staffer, who did not wish to be named for fear of retribution, behind closed doors, Casuarina Grove was on a downward spiral, with secret bed closures, declining patient care standards and warring staff. Casuarina Grove is the largest of the Specialist Supported Living (SSL) facilities operated by Family and Community Services (FACS) NSW. According to FACS, the 100 bed purpose built facility was opened in 2011 and specialises in providing 24-hour support for people with an intellectual disability and complex ageing related needs, and was the first of its kind to be built in NSW. The staffer said concerns first emerged when management closed 20 beds abruptly and with little explanation. The staffer said the

a member of the inner circle, who is an Assistant in Nursing (AIN), has been showing up to work intoxicated and that management have been going to great lengths to excuse her behaviour. “This AIN drives to Casuarina Grove, completely and utterly drunk and arrives incapable of doing anything. “She has shown a reckless abandon for her own life and the lives of others and amazingly, to the best of my knowledge, she has faced no disciplinary action for her conduct,” the staffer said. “What’s more is that management have been aware of this behaviour, as multiple staff members have put in complaints, but have done nothing about it. “I know of multiple occasions where this AIN arrived drunk and was allowed to sleep it off or the Unit Manager arranged a taxi to take her home. “I’ve even been told that other staff members have been directed to drive this AIN back to her home in Wadalba. “How has this been allowed to go on?” the staffer said.

A radius of one kilometre around Woy Woy would be designated “medium density residential” under a plan being considered by Central Coast Council.

Woy Woy is one of five strategic centres identified in a draft urban plan that may eventually lead to a new local environment plan, the guidelines used for the assessment of development applications. The town centres, with a radius of one kilometre, will “offer high amenity settings for medium density residential and maintain their distinctive characters” according to the draft plan which goes to council tonight (June 24). If passed by the councillors, the draft urban spatial plan will go on public exhibition for 60 days and council will undertake community workshops in each of eight planning precincts identified in the local strategic planning statement that is part of the plan. Woy Woy town centre is within one of those eight planning precincts. The entire peninsula is part of the one West Brisbane Water and Peninsula planning area. Priorities for Woy Woy town centre include adopting a strategic plan to support population growth that will not generate unsustainable traffic impacts, while protecting the scenic quality and character of the area. But it will also promote housing densities that will encourage socially diverse population and short stay accommodation “in a manner that does not impact connections and movement as well as limiting growth in environmental hazard areas”. Also, it wants to encourage revitalisation of Woy Woy through the development of a “cohesive domain approach strategy that supports a pleasant and safe town centre with housing, jobs, services, community facilities and entertainment for residents and visitors”. Umina will be a town centre, providing low to mid-rise living with some medium density housing

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staff member from Casuarina Grove Aged Care Facility, Hamlyn Terrace, claims that the facility has become a “hidden hell hole” and believes that it is destined for closure, which could see some of the region’s highest care elderly displaced.

Medium density plan for Woy Woy

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habitat for urban wildlife. The strategy was presented to councillors at a briefing on June 3 where answers were provided to questions about how damage to infrastructure would be avoided and whether it would reduce graffiti. As well as the Grow Urban Shade Trees group, the Trees of Bateau Bay group and Community Environment Network were also consulted. If approved, the strategy will go on public exhibition for 28 days. SOURCE: Central Coast Council agenda 4.4, 8 Jul 2019

n the latest development on the issue of the controversial landfill at Mangrove Mountain, Central Coast Council has commenced proceedings in the Land and Environment Court (LEC) against both the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) and site owners Verde Terra.

The Council will seek to have set aside variations to Environment Protection Licences granted by the EPA between 2003 and 2012 in relation to the landfill operations. Verda Terra has commenced its own proceedings in the Court, claiming it can conduct waste disposal to the landfill without the need to obtain

The landfill issue has been ongoing for more than 15 years

further development consent, other than for what it considers to be minor alterations. But Council claims that development consent granted by the former Gosford Council in 1998 for the remodelling of the existing golf course does not authorise the scale, location and nature of waste disposal and other landfill activities on the site. The matter has been the subject of protracted Development Application revisions and LEC proceedings over many years, with huge community concerns over the possible effect of the landfill operation on the Coast’s water supply. Mountains District Association has applauded the latest proceedings brought by Council to the LEC, but says they should be considered in the light of other actions

involving the landfill site currently before the Court. “In August, 2018, Verde Terra lodged an appeal against the EPA for the EPA’s refusal of Verde Terra’s application to have the environment protection licence (at the site) varied,” Association spokesman, Stephen Goodwin, said. “Council sought and was successful in being joined with the EPA as a party in this action (which is yet to be determined). “In late December, 2018, Verde Terra lodged a new DA with Council, which Council deemed a Designated Development requiring a new Environmental Impact Statement. “This resulted in Verde Terra commencing new legal proceedings (in April)

appealing the ‘deemed refusal’ of the DA and seeking relief from the requirement for any further development consent at Mangrove Mountain Landfill. “Complex doesn’t even start to describe this mess. “If Central Coast Council is successful in this new action against the EPA, then no licence, no landfilling. “That would please the community, knowing that the water catchment and the Central Coast water supply could at last be made safe from further importation of toxic waste material.” Goodwin said the Association had been calling on Council to challenge the validity of the 1998 development consent against the significantly expanded operations which have occurred since, for some years.

The landfill is situated behind the golf course at Mangrove Mountain

“After all this time, it is encouraging to see Council commence new legal proceedings on the matter of the development consent,” he said. “The first hearing date is on July 12. “At long last, the original 1998 development consent will get its day in Court. “It is a very complex matter that is going to be an interesting contest. “We will have our fingers crossed for a just outcome that the community has requested for a long time.” The landfill has been idle since 2014. In October, 2018, then NSW Minister for the Environment, Danielle Upton, failed to support a recommendation from the Energy from Waste Technology Parliamentary

Inquiry for an independent inquiry to investigate the operation, regulation and approvals of the landfill. Attempts to contact Verde Terra for comment were unsuccessful. Meanwhile, Mountains District Association has launched a crowdfunding campaign through the chuffed. org platform to cover the costs of potentially joining with legal actions and undertaking analyses of contaminating pollutants and interpretation of water samples from the landfill and watercourses and dams downstream of it. Source: NSW Government Response to Recommendations, Sep 18, 2018 Danielle Upton, NSW Environment Minister Media statement, Jul 5 Central Coast Council Media release, Jul 7 Mountain Districts Association

Club CEO, Andrew Smith, said: “We’ve been here for 47 years, operating in harmony with the community …. and I think Council is using underhanded tactics to close the airport. “There is a distinct lack of transparency since this Council was elected in 2017. “We have not been involved in any decisions and they won’t talk to us,” he said. “And they’ve snuck this latest motion through,” he said, “just another anti-airport motion put to Council which has been enabled by the Mayor and Labor councillors.” Councillor Louise Greenaway’s Motion to the July 8 meeting called for replanting of a previously cleared section, and that there be no mowing, slashing or trimming of vegetation around the landing strip. Smith says that as the vegetation grows, it will result in the loss of a third of the usable runway. “I think it’s an underhanded tactic to close the airport by making it unusable and eventually it will have to close. “Councillor Greenaway openly ran for Council election on a ticket of

Warnervale was one of only six airports chosen for an Australian demonstrator tour to launch the new Cirrus SR22T G6 Turbo going straight into Porters no intention of renewing could do 10 movements, Creek and downstream our lease agreements and then with all the to that sensitive wetland. beyond 2021. other aircraft activity, it “It’s nonsensical that “The Mayor has didn’t take long to log 88 you’d close the airport on repeatedly promised movements. ecological grounds,” he the aero club, in various Meanwhile, Chairman said. emails, that we would of the Your Central Coast Association, Mayor Jane Smith has have our agreements Airport not responded to inquiries looked at in July, 2018, John Codrington, said by this journalist on the yet despite numerous Warnervale airport was progress of discussions attempts, everything is an incredibly valuable community asset that with Central Coast Aero falling on deaf ears. Club or questions about “The club was advised has been identified as a the future direction by council representatives major economic driver for of the airport site and that airport traffic was the Central Coast. surrounding lands. exceeding the cap limit “Council’s own The Aircraft Owners of 88 movements per $450,000 report into the and Pilots Association day, and that all future economic opportunities operations would require the airport could (AOPA), as well as other supporters, have swung a full 24 hours advance generate, which has into action with petitions notice of movement, been buried and hidden through their websites which includes all local, by council, makes clear private, club and flying the positive employment, and change.org social and economic AOPA Australia school aircraft. “This is a huge problem improvement the airport Executive Director, Benjamin Morgan, said for our airport community could deliver for families “a displaced runway and is clearly designed living in the region. “An example of the threshold will make to negatively impact on Warnervale Airport the airport’s usability,” utter Council stupidity has been the Amphibian unusable within a short Morgan said. Industries space of time. Aero Club CEO, Andrew Aerospace “It is obvious that Smith, said that in one debacle at Warnervale whereby Central Coast Council has hour, a training plane airport,

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Aero Club fears loss of airport From P1 “If it goes, we would be the only region in Australia of this size that did not have an airport,” he said. “We’d be a laughing stock.” The airport was built in about 1972, on Council land, and control of the airport was licensed to the Central Coast Aero Club from the 1980s until March, 2015, when Council resumed control and management. The club owns 2.4ha of land, about onetenth of the whole site, which contains their club facilities, aircraft and hangars, while the runway and taxiways are on Council owned land. In 1994, the former Wyong Council proposed an 1,800m runway to be funded and built by a private developer, but this was halted by local community groups on the basis of noise impact concerns, and this action resulted in the Warnervale Airport Restrictions Act 1996 (WAR Act).

The 2017 Central Coast Aviation Hub Concept Plan front cover Another proposal in 2002, for a 1,600m runway, was rejected by the NSW Planning Minister under the WAR Act. Even so, Wyong Council pushed on, and in 2015, started planning a regional airport and service industry for commercial aviation to be known as the Central Coast Aviation Hub. The idea was to develop the site to cater for aviation industries including manufacturing, education and technology, tourism, aviation support industries, pilot flight

training, government and institutional aviation operators, aircraft operators and owners, helicopter operators, charter operators, regional services and emergency services operations. The Central Coast Aviation Hub Concept Plan was completed in 2017 and predicted there could be about 115 new jobs annually and the complete precinct would see between 700 to 950 jobs onsite, as well as boosting the regional economy by at least $290m and promoting regional investment.

The newly amalgamated Central Coast Council was elected in September, 2017, and the plan, with 15 supporting consultant reports, went to its second meeting with a “strong” recommendation from council staff to put the concept plan and reports on public exhibition. There had been requests from the community to exhibit the plans for comment. The report to councillors said there were, at that time, 17 signed letters of offer from various aviation businesses and another six looking to commit in

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and Bruce McLachlan have repeatedly called on Council to exhibit the documents and every time the Council votes against them. Cr McLachlan said at Council’s June 11 meeting that “the public deserves to have an input into their own only aviation asset … it’s not owned by the councillors, it’s actually owned by the people of the Central Coast”. “We’re not taking our governance into perspective and doing as we should for our residents,” he said. “The residents should have their right to have their say on their own airport.” Source: Central Coast Council website Central Coast Aviation Hub Concept Plan Interview, Jul 12 Central Coast Aero Club, CEO, Andrew Smith Media statement, Jul 12 Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, Executive Director, Benjamin Morgan Interview, Jul 1 David Crawford Cirrus Aircraft Aust & NZ Journalist, Sue Murray

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Contracts reveal public Motorists now on newly built ripped off in Vales Point sale permanent D northbound lanes on M1 o c u m e n t s released by the State Government have revealed that the 2015 sale of Vales Point Power Station leaves NSW exposed to potentially billions of dollars in liabilities.

hanged traffic conditions are in place on the M1 Pacific Motorway, approaching the service centre northbound, as work continues on the upgrade between Tuggerah and Doyalson. Work involves removing a temporary diversion and directing motorists to the left on to the newly built permanent northbound lanes for about 3.8kms, starting just south of the

Alison Rd overpass and ending about 1.5kms south of the Sparks Rd interchange. The changes came into effect on July 16. Speed limits will remain at 80 km/h outside of night work for the safety of workers and all road users. This is the first of a series of upcoming changes in this area which will allow the existing southbound lanes to be improved. Source: Media Release, Jul 9 Roads and Maritime Services

In June, the NSW Legislative Council supported the Greens’ call for the government to release the sale contracts for Vales Point and Eraring power stations. At that time, Central Coast Green MLC and spokesperson for Mining, Coal and CSG, Abigail Boyd, said “the government has failed to adequately regulate these power stations since their sale, raising serious questions about the details of the deals struck. “We may now get some

answers about these terrible deals,” she said. “In 2015, Gladys Berejiklian, treasurer at the time, charged, Trevor St Baker and Brian Flannery, just $1m for the right to operate Vales Point,” Boyd said. “Yet, St Baker and Flannery valued Vales Point at $730m in 2017. “At the same time, the community has suffered increased electricity costs of around 60 percent and the State retains the cost of cleaning up the site. “This government tried to justify the $1m price tag by reference to the amount of liabilities transferred to the purchasers through the sale. “These documents reveal that those liabilities were limited to $68m at the most, a trivial amount for St Baker and Flannery, given that they apparently

cleared $90m in their first year of operation.” Boyd, a former corporate and finance lawyer, said “once again, we see that while companies profit, communities are left to pay. “The government has effectively sold off the income stream generated from the power station while leaving the public on the hook for potentially billions of dollars in rehabilitation and clean up. “This is the latest giveaway to private investors. “We now know that the state is also responsible for rehabilitation and clean up in relation to Eraring, Bayswater, Liddell and Colongra power stations. “Just this week, a report by Environmental Justice Australia highlighted how

the lack of regulation of toxic coal ash waste is risking community health and wrecking fragile environments. “The Berejiklian and Baird governments’ privatisation agenda has been a disaster for NSW communities while making no real improvements to the state’s finances. “The public deserves to know exactly how much it will cost to clean up the mess caused by decades of contamination in and around these power station sites. “Claiming an $800m surplus is a bit silly when you are simultaneously failing to account for billions of dollars in future liabilities,” Boyd said. Source: Media release, Jul 10 NSW MLC and Greens spokesperson for Mining, Coal and CSG, Abigail Boyd

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Conservation Council has launched legal action against the EPA

he NSW Nature Conservation Council has launched legal action challenging the NSW Environment P r o t e c t i o n Authority’s (EPA) renewal of pollution licences for Vales Point, Eraring and Mt Piper coal-fired power stations. Council CEO, Kate Smolski, said: “We are being represented by lawyers, Environmental Justice Australia, in this legal action to protect communities and the environment in the Hunter, Central Coast and Lithgow from toxic pollution from coal-fired power stations and to make the EPA act lawfully. “Coal-fired power stations are among the most toxic industrial facilities in the state, yet the EPA allows NSW power stations to emit air pollution at levels that would not be allowed in

the United States. In February this year, the EPA renewed Delta Electricity’s fiveyear licence without significant change to pollution controls at the Vales Point Power Station at Mannering Park. EPA reviews at that time concluded it was not warranted to impose significant upgrades to pollution controls at any of the power stations which

Vales Point Power Station are now the subject of the Conservation Council’s legal challenge. Smolski said that when renewing pollution licences, the EPA was legally required to consider measures available to prevent or control pollution, protect the environment and honour the principles of ecologically sustainable development under Section 45 of the

Protection of the Environment Operations Act. “The EPA appears to have failed to meet this requirement because it did not strengthen emissions standards or require the use of harm reduction technologies used in other countries,” she said. The Conservation Council is seeking a judicial review of the

EPA’s renewal of the pollution licences, that is, it will seek to establish that the EPA’s renewal of the pollution licences was not done in accordance with the requirements of the Act. Smolski said the NSW Government was letting these coal fired power stations to emit toxins at levels that would not be allowed in the United States and people in NSW deserved better. She said Vales Point, Eraring and Mt Piper power stations emitted 160,000 tonnes of toxic air pollution every year, including heavy metals (lead, arsenic, mercury), sulphur dioxide, nitrogen oxides and fine particles (PM2.5s and PM10s). Doctors for the Environment Australia spokesman, Dr Ben Ewald, said pollution from coal fired power stations in NSW lead to large health burdens. “Every year that coal fired power stations keep polluting, there are 279

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premature deaths, 361 people develop diabetes, and 233 babies are born underweight,” he said. Smolski said the NSW Government estimated in its Consultation Paper, Clean Air for NSW 2016, that air pollution leads to an estimated $6.4b in health costs in the NSW Greater Metropolitan Region. “This is a cost borne by local communities,” she said. “If the owners and operators of these coal fired power stations were required to adopt available pollution control measures, sulphur dioxide emissions could be reduced by up to 99 percent. “It shouldn’t be left to coal companies to decide whether they want to implement this technology, the EPA must require it.” Source: Media release, Jul 4 NSW Nature Conservation Council Journalist, Sue Murray

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Council voted on extra conditions to protect wetlands P

rotection of Porters Creek wetland took another step forward when Central Coast Council voted on extra conditions to keep the urban sprawl at bay. At its meeting on July 8, on a Motion from Councillor Greenaway, Council decided to maintain a vegetated buffer zone and that all development applications (DAs) on the northern boundary be referred to Council for determination. Mowing or slashing or trimming of vegetation will not be permissible within a 100m of a previously cleared section. Cr Greenaway said part of the wetland was cleared during the tenure of Wyong Shire Council and that area had not been remediated. Council staff will report on costs involved in remediating the cleared site as well as engaging a

consultant ecologist. Cr Greenaway said it was “merely to rectify the situation”. Councillors McLachlan, Burke, Marquart and Best opposed the motion Warnervale airport is adjacent to the wetland and supporters of the Central Coast Aero Club, which has operated there for 47 years, say the club “is under attack”. A petition has started on change.org, opposing Cr Greenaway’s motion. “Once again, all Labor

councillors and the Mayor voted for something which is anti airport,” it said on the petition. “Essentially, if this is approved, over time, we will lose the first third of the runway. “Stopping the trimming of the tree line north and south of the runway will make our airport unusable within a short space of time.” Cr Greenaway said, “this is about remediating this very valuable wetland which impacts

on Tuggerah Lakes”. “Isn’t that why Council originally obtained it? To protect the water quality? And the wetland is a crucial element in maintaining the lakes,” she said. “In regard to the DAs and other activities in the near vicinity,” she said, “by referring them to Council for determination will enable greater transparency around issues relating to the wetland, keeping the community informed

and promoting efforts to ensure council is open with residents about plans affecting such a sensitive valued and environmentally significant natural asset,” Cr Greenaway said. In December, 2018, Council decided to protect the wetland by reclassifying it to Community land which means it cannot be sold. The 5sq km wetland is the largest remaining fresh water wetland on the Central Coast and is known to contain numerous threatened species and endangered ecological communities, along with swamp forests. It is part of the wider Porters Creek catchment, covering about 55sq kms, with Woongarrah, Buttonderry and Hue Hue creeks coming together at the wetland, which drains into Wyong River and then on to the Tuggerah lagoon system. This waterway system provides clean and healthy drinking water

during droughts. During the millennial drought, which occurred from 1996 to 2010, large parts of south-eastern Australia were subjected to one of the worst droughts in recorded history. At one stage, Mangrove Dam only held 14 percent of its volume. A weir was constructed on Porters Creek to capture the good quality water from coastal showers and feed the water into Mardi Dam. The wetlands flood regularly and without this wetland retaining those floodwaters, levels in the lake and along the river would be higher. The flooding slows the water flow and sediments then settle out on the floodplain. Source: Meeting, Jul 8 Agenda Item 8.5 Central Coast Council Social media Change.org Website, Community Environment Network Journalist, Sue Murray

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Council are developing the region’s first ever Skate Strategy that will provide a high level action plan with priorities to inform future development, upgrade and maintenance of skate facilities on the Central Coast, to meet the needs of the community, now and in the future. Council has engaged a specialist consultant to develop the evidence based skate strategy incorporating investigation and analysis of existing skateparks, current trends, relevant demographic data, existing and related strategies, and is holding a number of engagement activities to gauge feedback from the community. Engagement activities include an online survey, online forum and a series of workshops. Council are committed to creating inclusive and accessible facilities which can be enjoyed by the whole community, and as such, this skatepark strategy will include the application of Universal Design principles to create inclusive and welcoming facilities.

Mayor, Jane Smith, said the community will benefit from skate facilities, not just the riders. “In addition to promoting healthy and active lifestyles, skateparks also activate and connect outdoor spaces and provide a safe purpose built environment for riders,” Mayor Smith said “Skateparks also provide a boost to tourism as an attraction, and through the hosting of regional and national skate events, as has been demonstrated with Bato Yard. “I encourage the community to have your say to ensure we develop a skate strategy that meets the needs of our community now and into the future,” she said. Both the survey and the forum are available on the Your Voice Our Coast website. Upcoming workshops across the former Wyong LGA will take place at: Halekulani Community Hall, July 17, 10am to 12 noon; Tuggerah Library, July 18, 3 to 5pm; and, Bateau Bay PCYC, July 19, 2 to 4pm. Both the online survey and forum will be available until August 9. Source: Media release, Jul 11 Central Coast Council Media

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Coal mine protest march to take place

o c a l environmental groups are coming together for a protest march, on Friday, July 26, to raise awareness of the coal mine that has been approved in a vast section of the Yarramalong and Dooralong valleys, the water catchment supplying clean drinking water to the Central Coast. A spokesperson for the newly formed Coast Environmental Alliance, Emma French, said: “In simple terms, this mine is right in the middle of the water catchment that provides drinking water for over 100,000 Central Coast residents”. “There are also 16 known endangered species, such as the yellow-bellied glider and the sheath-tailed bat as well as irreplaceable Aboriginal sites in the locality,” she said. She said the longwall mine would directly affect Yarramalong and Dooralong valleys, Blue Haven and Wyee areas, Olney State Forest and Jilliby State Conservation Area. Local environmental advocate, Eva Jasmine, said although the government had set conditions regarding the water supply, there have been incidents to similar underground coal mines where the water has been contaminated and

Protest organisers, Emma French and Eva Jasmine studies have shown it is at Ilya Ave, outside Erina at the event. unfit to drink. oval, at 4pm, and setting “The community must “This is unacceptable,” off at 4.20pm, led by call on our official State drummers, musicians representative, she said. Adam and colourful members of Crouch, to represent “My position in Coast Environmental Alliance the community,” French people he swore an oath to serve, and call on the is to engage the younger said. The procession will Liberal Government to people and a wider range continue around Fountain stop this mine from going of our community, for it is Plaza, along The Entrance ahead,” French said. time that we unite for the Rd and back to Ilya Ave. protection of our earth. “We are calling on all Participants include levels of government, and “We have great respect prominent both the major parties, to and gratitude for the other and find a way to stop this group that has been environmental fighting this mine for community groups on the and reconsider the South Government many years, but with Coast including Water Korean the recent approval, we Not Coal, Central Coast backed project from clearly need a bigger Greens, Save Our Coast compromising our water, and Our Land, Our Water, our air, our wildlife and impact. “Our group is prepared Our Future. Others are yet nature as well as our future health,” French to move to peaceful to be confirmed. Member for Terrigal, said. direct action if necessary, as we believe the mining Adam Crouch, as the Source: company, Kores, will only Liberal MP on the Interview, Jul 15 Media release, Jul 8 move in as soon as they Coast, has been invited Emma French, Coast can and start bulldozing to be one of the speakers Environmental Alliance in preparation for the at the rally and there will Journalist, Sue Murray be information booths, mine.” “We will be meeting music and other activities

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News in Brief Central Coast Council

Northern Central Coast development news

$4.75m commercial development in heritage area Central Coast Council has approved a development application to build a three storey commercial building, with an estimated value of $4.75m, at 7 Hely St, Wyong. An existing house, other structures and six trees will be removed to make way for the project, comprising two levels of commercial space and ground floor parking for 24 cars, three motorcycles, 18 bicycles and one service space. The site is among several heritage items, such as the fire station, ambulance station, the Wyong Heritage Conservation Area and other heritage items, however, Council’s Heritage Advisor has considered the new development to be acceptable.

Proposed flats at Long Jetty Traditional materials and colours will be used in the new building in order to support the heritage theme of the Wyong Town Centre.

Greener Places plan on exhibition

high quality design, incorporating a range of colours, materials and finishes which promote visual interest. (DA 537/2019)

(DA 595/2018)

Eight flats at Long Jetty Six Star Development Pty Ltd has lodged a development application to build eight twobedroom residential flats in a double-storey building at 208 The Entrance Rd, Long Jetty. There will be a semibasement car park for 10 cars and two visitor spaces, storage area for each unit and a waste bins area. A communal courtyard will be incorporated at the rear of the ground floor flats and six of the flats have north-facing balconies while the other two face north-west. The proposal is considered to be of

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industrial

Central Coast 4x4 Wreckers P/L has been given the go-ahead by Council for an industrial building at 15 Lucca Rd, Wyong. An industrial building, 20 parking spaces and hardstand area already on the site will remain unchanged. The new project will include clearing and developing the vegetated area at the rear of the site for another industrial building with six-bay loading access and 10 parking spaces.

Council’s draft Greener Places Strategy will go on public exhibition to allow the community to provide input before the strategy is adopted. The Strategy aims to promote, maintain and enhance urban greening across the region, thus improving the liveability and attractiveness of local suburbs. It will ensure best practice management of increased tree planting on both private and public land. Council staff will also identify two pilot projects where staff can work with residents to focus on the greening of those communities. One project will be in the Coast’s north.

identify opportunities to grow Council’s popular environment focussed volunteering program. The strategy includes a review of current procedures, a survey of volunteers within the program, and benchmarking with other external environmental volunteering programs. There will be analysis of Council resources required to deliver the program under its current and expanded forms, including staff and financial resourcing. The program, involving about 600 volunteers in 83 groups, is at capacity, with a waiting list of 10 groups wishing to start. Council will provide the community with opportunities to provide input and feedback on the draft Strategy through public exhibition

Landcare program strategy aims to identifyopportunities

Advisory committees named

A draft Landcare Program Strategy has been developed to

Council has selected councillor and community representatives for the Social Inclusion and

Town Centre Advisory committees. The Social Inclusion Committee will work with the three tiers of government, local service agencies and sector experts to coordinate and formulate collective responses to social issues affecting the Central Coast. The committee will include Councillors, MacGregor, Hogan, Holstein and Pilon. The Town Centre Committee Council will advise Council on a range of issues related to Town Centre Management. That committee will include Mayor, Jane Smith, and Councillors, Matthews, Mehrtens, Holstein and Pilon. Mayor Smith said the Town Centre Advisory Committee would play a vital role in the continual improvement of town centres to ensure that they are vibrant hubs for locals and visitors. Source: Media release, Jul 8 Meeting Agenda Item 8.1, July8 Central Coast Council

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The State Significant Developm will be lodged with the Depar and Environment in mid-2019 exhibition for a minimum of 2

Central Coast has Location of an extra primary school recorded a rise in in Warnervale has been decided The new school will accommoda and the core facilities will be sized unemployment

expansion of the school in the lon

SW Business Chamber, Central Coast, has said that the latest unemployment figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics are “a real worry” for the local economy.

really should be growing employment by more than five percent.” Senator for NSW, Deborah O’Neill, said the third round of penalty rate cuts, which came into effect on July 1, had done nothing to create jobs, or stimulated the economy, as promised by An artist’s impression of the main entrance to the new school the Morrison Government Artist’s impression of the main entrance (subject to detailed design) Regional Director, Paula Project Reference Group meetings (ongoing) Construction will start monitored, should work completed,” she said. he location of an Member for Martin, said the Coast has and in 2020 and is expected well. Robertson, Lucy Wicks. Wyong MP. David extra primary recorded a 0.1 percent to be ready for students “However, many Harris, has long “They keep telling school in Warnervale rise in unemployment A project is underway to build an additional primary school in in Term 1, 2022. parents and community campaigned for the extra over the past 12 months. us they are delivering has been decided, P&Cprojected Presidentenrolment of members are concerned school and he says that Warnervale to cater for growth in the area. a concept design “According to the the economic growth and Warnervale Public about the lack of high even though it’s only in the2019 Central July Coast 2019 Bureau’s latest economic June 2020 isThe new out for community school will include: School, Kylie McGrath, schools in the area, the design phase, there update, the Central Coast desperately needs, but consultation. said the facilities look with many questioning are still a lot of issues has recorded a rise in these unfair pay cuts fabulous and the plans whether the new school about the site that have A new school, initially unemployment from 5.4 mean less money moving for the learning spaces should cater for K-12,” permanent innovative student facilities, to beConstruction sorted out. for 460 pupils, will be percent to 5.5 percent; around on the Coast and flexible including canteen administration are innovative. McGrath said. built at 75 Warnervale Rd they haven’t almost a full percentage and that isn’t good for Construction and“And SSDA submission Detailed design learning spaces and OOSH staff facilities and will supplement the our local economy and “There is beautiful “Warnervale Public addressed the need for point higher than the contract award and exhibition existing primary school at devastating for families open space design as School is just over 10 a high school in the area statewide figure of 4.6 under huge financial 179 Warnervale Rd. well as the educational years old and with the either,” he said. percent,” Martin said. Information session Site establishment works pressure to make ends biodiversity precinct at rapid growth in the The school population A development “Concerningly, the landscaped outdoor meet,” O’Neill said. Letterbox drop the rear in the bush area,” area, and the planned will increase in stages to application is expected Coast has created 4,000 Door knockCOLA neighbours hall library areas, including she said. housing developments, a total 1,000. “These massive, to be lodged soon and fewer jobs in the past Project website updated we wonder if there’ll unfair cuts to take-home the plans will go on public “There will need to be There will be Newsletter and factsheet 12 months than in the be funding allocated to pay makes life much exhibition for 28 days. significant works carried community consultaltion previous calendar year. Pre-construction that Warnervale information session harder for retail and fast before the new school out on Warnervale Rd ensure “With business Source: School and food workers already is given a name and to have safe parking, Public Media statement, Jul 2 conditions in the region struggling to make ends this will happen in the pathways and bus zones. other local schools can Warnervale Public School being as weak as they P&C President, Kylie cope with the increase meet at a time of historic year before the school “A drop off and pick are, these figures are a McGrath in enrolments that it low wage growth. opens, and following up area is inside the Website real worry.” “Retail and fast food the appointment of the school grounds which, if will experience before Schoolinfrastructure.nsw. Martin said the region gov.au the new school is school principal. workers are some of the schoolinfrastructure.nsw.gov.au needed jobs urgently. lowest paid workers in “It would help the country and given enormously if the NSW that their penalty rates Government acted have already been quickly to ensure that all cut, this further cut to the investment monies penalty rates make this promised for regional extraordinarily unfair,” areas under Restart O’Neill said. NSW are put to work immediately,” she said. Source: Media release, July 1 “We could certainly use Federal Government our share sooner rather Senator for NSW, Deborah O’Neill than later. Media release, Jun 26 “If we are going to NSW Business Chamber, see our unemployment Central Coast. Design of the library at the new school rate come down, we

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Council allocates almost $121,000 in community grants

hirty six community programs received a financial boost from Central Coast Council in the latest round of grants in the Community Support Grant Program. Council allocated $120,654 to a diverse range of not-for-profit organisations to deliver activities requiring a small amount of funding or in-kind support. Projects that received funding include: Toastmasters mentoring people with a disability; Dads Day Out; pool rescue skills development; netball coaching program; junior touch football championships; local writers’ stories of belonging; as well as a number of smaller scale community infrastructure improvements including East Gosford Lions Clubs Hall and Mangrove Mountain Hall. The Program has an annual budget of $300,000 and is open all year, providing up to $5,000 per project per financial year, in combination with other funding and/or in-kind Council services. From March to May,

Council received 46 applications for program funding. Of these, the following 36 applications were approved: House of Praise Turning Point Foundation, Engage, $2,620; Central Life Christian Church Inc, Beauty For Ashes, $5,000; Endless Night Theatre Company Inc, Set construction materials for Endless Night Theatre Company productions, $5,000; Surf Life Saving Central Coast, Pool Rescue Development, $2,103; Fellowship Of Australian Writers NSW Inc, The Central Coast Stories of Community and Belonging, $3,054; Woodport Netball Club, Coaching, $2,000; Wyong Toastmasters Club, Pilot Programme to include NDIS clients in Toastmasters, $870; Aboriginal Land Council, Colours of Country Aboriginal Art Exhibition in Memory of Sean Lonergan and Cultural Market Day, $3,000; Lions Club of Toukley Inc, New roller door, $1,610; Dogs in the Park NSW, $5,000; China Australia Friendship Assoc, Central Coast Chinese Cultural Festival 2019, $1,800; Central Coast

Cricket Association, Development of Girls Cricket, $5,000; Central Coast Poets Incorporated, 40th Anniversary Special Anthology, $1,509; Central Coast Primary Care, Mental Health - Art works!, $1,295; Central Coast Wetlands - Pioneer Dairy Trust, Purchase of Flail Mower and Spare Parts, $4,979; Green Point Community Centre, Green Point Markets - Winter Solstice Celebrations, $3,139; Ocean Beach Surf Life Saving Club, Umina - The First Fifty Years 1914-1964, $2,420; Wyoming Public School P&C, Wyoming Public School 50th Anniversary Book/Webpage, $2,015; Coast Inc, Bonsai Open, $4,534; NSW Wildlife Information Rescue and Education Service Inc, Speak Up For Wildlife, $1,422; Gosford City East Gosford Lions Club Inc, Hall refurbishment – Internal, $5,000; Kariong Neighbourhood Centre, Little Big School, $5,000; Marine Rescue NSW Hawkesbury Unit, Upgrade to LED lighting in Training/Emergency Centre, $1,320; NSW Rugby Union Ltd, NSWJRU U10 and U11 State Championships,

$5,000; Uniting-Northern Lakes Neighbourhood Centre, Dads Day Out, $5,000; Bateau Bay PCYC, Kids v Cops Oz Tag, $4,000; Narara Valley High School P&C, Cultural Exchange with Central Coast Sister City Edogawa, Japan, $ 2,500; Peninsula Junior Touch Association, Central Coast Junior Touch Championships, $3,839; We Care Connect Ltd, Donation collection and delivery project, $3,554; Killcare Surf Life Saving Club, Surf Life Saving Youth Development, $4,380; Central Coast Bombers, Auskick Programs in School, $5,000; Central Coast Chinese Activity Group, $2,450; Convict Footprints Productions Inc, Help us pull our trousers up, $2,750; Mangove Mountain Districts Community Groups, Mangrove Mountain Hall Electrical & Water Upgrades, $2,492; Gulan Friends Club, Hire of council venues, $5,000; Chertseydale Community Cottage, 50Year Anniversary Fair for Chertsey Primary School, $5,000. Source: Media release, June 28 Central Coast Council

Council’s Youth Services team has won a Highly Commended award

entral Coast Council’s Youth Services team has won a Highly Commended award in the Creative Communities section at the 2019 Local G o v e r n m e n t Excellence Awards. Council won the award for its Creative Engineers at The Hub program, which runs Battle of the Bands, Discovered, Idea to Screen and Let Me Entertain You. Council Director Connected Communities, Julie Vaughan, said she was delighted that the Youth Services team had been recognised for creatively engaging young people. “Creative Engineers at The Hub was established for young people to expand their vision for the future and connect with the arts industry. “This well-deserved recognition of Council’s Youth Services team reflects all the energy and time that goes into creative projects engaging young people through The Hub at Erina. “This success is

largely due to Council’s strong vision, which has attracted a myriad of committed supporters, including prominent national music industry insiders, Rod McCormack and Gina Jeffreys, the national youth charity organization, Musicians Making a Difference (MMAD), and other local creative businesses such as Macron Music Erina and The Grove Studios,” Vaughan said. Mayor, Jane Smith, said the award reflects Council’s commitment in the Community Strategic Plan to connect people, build capacity, and to celebrate and create opportunities for young people to participate in community life. “It also aligns with our aim to foster creative and performing arts, while working with local leaders to mentor young people in skill development. “It’s great to be acknowledged for this and I congratulate our talented youth services staff,” Mayor Smith said. Source: Media release, Jul 2 Central Coast Council Media

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Free graffiti removal kits available

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raffiti vandalism is the target of a collaboration between the community, police and Central Coast Council.

ember for The Entrance, David Mehan, has slammed the NSW Liberal Government for back flipping on an election promise that would see a dedicated Elder Abuse Prevention Officer, a Child Protection Officer and 60 extra specialist high visibility officers starting at Tuggerah Lakes and Brisbane Water Police Districts. Mehan said he had been advised by the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, David Elliot, that the Commissioner of Police is responsible for the allocation of police positions based on operation requirements and are posted wherever they are needed across the state. Dwindling numbers of police on the Central Coast has been an ongoing issue for the region, with only figures from and prior to 2015 available on the NSW

Police Force website. In 2018, the Police Association of NSW released a paper outlining issues caused by underresourcing and called on all parties to fix the issue. The Back the Blue document noted that NSW Police have been unable to reach response time targets for years, and that police were feeling overworked and helpless. “The Minister knew this was a decision that could only be made by the Commissioner of Police but committed to it anyway. “The Minister politicised the force in a time that the NSW Police Association was asking for major increases in officers, not lip service,” Mehan said. “The Central Coast’s police districts have been understaffed and over stretched since 2015. “This Government continues to do nothing to fix this issue. “It is unacceptable,” he added. Source: Media release, Jul 11 David Mehan, Member for The Entrance

The Council supplies free graffiti removal kits and is now developing a graffiti management strategy to tackle the scourge of the unsightly vandalism. Council’s Director, Connected Communities, Julie Vaughan, said graffiti was an act of vandalism and should be reported directly to police and removed as quickly as possible. “Graffiti is a complex issue that requires Council, community members and the police to work together to deliver a multi faceted solution,” Vaughan said. Reporting graffiti as soon as it’s seen significantly increased the likelihood of catching the vandals, says Senior Constable, Bethany Hawker, Tuggerah Lakes Police, Crime Prevention Officer. “Graffiti is a crime and we encourage community members to report via the Police Assistance Line on 131 444, if their property has been vandalised through graffiti or if they observe graffiti in their area,” she said.

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properties of friends and neighbours. “Removing graffiti as quickly as possible not only makes the process easier but also reduces the likelihood that offenders will recommit. “The kits are one of many initiatives which help to reduce graffiti across the Coast.” Mayor, Jane Smith, said the community wants to see effective management of graffiti on the Central Coast “Graffiti affects neighbourhood

appearance, businesses and community confidence in the safety and security of public places,” Mayor Smith said. “Council is committed to working collaboratively and developing programs that will make a difference in stamping out graffiti.” Free graffiti removal kits are available from all Central Coast libraries and Council’s Gosford and Wyong customer service centres. Source: Media release, July 4 Central Coast Council

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Other Regional News - In brief

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

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

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

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8 July 2019

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

Unemployment is worse on the Upgrade for Patonga boat ramp Peninsula, says Tesch carpark

Council to consider urban Unemployment shade and green space is worse the Unemployment is significantly Patonga’s Dark Corner boat ramp A draft Greeneron Places Strategy worse on the Peninsula than it is carpark is being upgraded. which aims to enhance tree canopy Peninsula, on the rest of the Central Coast, cover and green space across according to figures released by urban areasTesch will be considered by says Member for Gosford Ms Liesl Tesch

Central Coast Council tonight (July 9).

Unemployment is significantly worse on the

Ms Tesch said these figures were based on the latest Census

Upgrade for Patonga

by Member for Gosford Ms Liesl Tesch.

Ms Tesch said 4.9 per cent of

during the construction period and access to Dark Corner and Brisbane Water National Park will

cent worse than the State average and about 20 per cent worse than the Central Coast average.

Community group tackles abandoned boats

information and came from ID The Bulk-billing medical practice Film Aunties Peninsula than it isabout on the Mingaletta rest of the Central Coast, Population Experts, demographic consultants break down opens in Umina according to figures released premieres thiswho week information into local areas.

the workforce on the Peninsula The Bays Community Group has A new bulk-billing medical Minagaletta Torres And the Coast’s unemployment Aboriginal were looking for and full-time work, is worse than the State average. where the average across the Ms Tesch said the unemployment resolved to do boat more to combat the practice with 30 general Strait Islander Corporation will ramp carpark Coast was 3.9 per cent. rate for the Peninsula in 2016 was Those looking for part time work 8.0 per cent. celebrate Naidoc on the Peninsula amounted to 3.2 large number of abandoned boats practitioners has opened in Umina. Week this week The average for the Coast was per cent of the workforce, while the It is expected to be completed only be available along Patonga Patonga’s Dark Corner 6.7 per cent, and the State average Coast average was 2.9 per cent. around the end of the month foreshore. boat ramp carpark is beingBay around the Phegans foreshore. with the premiere screening of a weather and tidal conditions The NSW Roads and Maritime 6.3 per cent. Ms Tesch said the figures upgraded. This meant unemployment on showed the NSW Government’s Service is undertaking the work The work includes an upgrade permitting. The Aunties of Mingaletta. the Peninsulafilm was around 25 per Sydney-centric The boat ramp will be closed in partnership with Central Coast vision hurt regions of the carpark pavement with formalised line marking for cars and boat trailers and an upgrade of park furniture within the reserve.

Council.

SOURCE: Media release, 25 Jun 2019 Nathan Alexander, NSW RMS

like the Central Coast.

SOURCE Press Release, 4 July 2019 Liesl Tesch, Member for Gosford

Mountain bike trails proposed Real estate employee mauled Council to consider for national park by dogsurban during inspection

Tourism group welcomes Council plan

Dedicated mountainand bike trails A real space estate employee has been shade green could be developed under a new seriously mauled by two dogs A draft Greener Places to promote and manage urban habitat for urban wildlife. with awhile two for The strategy was presented plan of which management for spaces Bouddi undertaking a toproperty Strategy aims to green enhance tree canopy one replacement for every tree councillors at a briefing on June 3 wherein answers were provided to National inspection Umina. cover andPark. green space removed across the region. It aims to identify opportunities questions about how damage to

Peninsula Tourism Partners has welcomed Central Coast Council’s adoption of a draft Tourism Opportunity Plan, which aims to boost tourism in the region by $70 million.

across urban areas will be considered by Central Coast Council tonight (July 9).

for community partnerships to fund and resource landscaping and streetscape improvement projects. It hopes to develop community and school programs and events to improve regional biodiversity and tree management, including backyard habitat and citizen science programs and support the establishment of native gardens on private lands. It also aims to reduce urban heat island effects and increase

infrastructure would be avoided and whether it would reduce graffiti. As well as the Grow Urban Shade Trees group, the Trees of Bateau Bay group and Community Environment Network were also consulted. If approved, the strategy will go on public exhibition for 28 days.

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David Harris to lead NSW Aboriginal Treaty negotiations M ember for Wyong, David Harris, is leading NSW Labor’s bid to see Aboriginal people recognised via a treaty.

In recognition of NADIOC Week, newly elected NSW Labor Leader, Jodi Mckay, affirmed NSW Labor’s commitment to a treaty, with Harris, the NSW Shadow Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Treaty, set to begin the first steps of the process. Harris will consult with Aboriginal communities, experts, and other stakeholders to decide the procedures that a future NSW Labor Government would take to treaty negotiations. This will include listening to Aboriginal communities across the state as well as drawing on best practice and models being applied across other jurisdictions,

with any final decision on the treaty process requiring significant input from stakeholders across the state including elders, peak bodies and local groups. “It’s time for our state to begin the path to a treaty, and to put genuine reconciliation with Aboriginal peoples of NSW back on the agenda,” McKay said. “Treaty will be a key plank of NSW Labor’s policy platform and will be a historic agreement for the Government of

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Council has commenced proceedings against the EPA and Verde Terra

Coast Community News focuses on news specifically relating to post code areas 2250, 2251 & 2260

Council has commenced proceedings against the EPA and Verde Terra In the latest development on the issue of the controversial landfill at Mangrove Mountain, Central Coast Council has commenced proceedings in the Land and Environment Court (LEC) against Council adopts Climate Change Policy Following some fairly heated debate, Central Coast Council adopted its first Climate Change Policy on July 8, with some clauses relating to sea level rise planning and the process of “planned

Gosford Private Hospital new owners have plans approved for $32m upgrade Gosford Private Hospital has been sold for $200m to Barwon Investment Partners (Barwon), with former owner, Healthe Care Australia, to continue to operate the hospital on a long term 25 year

Coronial Inquest into music festival deaths has Coast connections A Coronial Inquest into music festival deaths, including those of former Narara Valley High School student, Alex Ross- King, and Brisbane man, Joshua Tam, who died after attending the

The landfill issue has been ongoing for more than 15 years

n the latest New section ofonshared pathway plans abandon use relief of other than for what it considers No currently before theto Court. of the DAthe and seeking development be minor alterations. “In August, 2018, Verde Terra from the requirement for any theat issue of the tocompleted Kincumber glyphosate-based weed killers But Council claims that lodged an appeal against further development consent further development consent,

involving the landfill site

appealing the ‘deemed refusal’

Fibreglass reinforced plastic beach staircase completed

Access to Forresters Beach has been improved with the construction of a new tiered staircase at the northern end of the beach.

Water bills to be issued quarterly Residents in the former Gosford LGA will receive their water bills quarterly instead of bi-annually from this month, in line with the same cycle already in place in the former Wyong LGA. The landfill is situated behind the golf course at Mangrove Mountain

“After all this time, it is Inquiry for an independent encouraging to see Council inquiry to investigate the commence new legal operation, regulation and proceedings on the matter of approvals of the landfill. controversial landfill at Mangrove Mountain, development consent granted the EPA for the EPA’s refusal at Mangrove Mountain Landfill. the development consent,” he Attempts to contact Verde said. Terra for comment were Central Coast Council by the former Gosford Council of Verde Terra’s application “Complex doesn’t even start in 1998 for the remodelling to have the environment to describe this mess. “The first hearing date is on unsuccessful. has commenced of the existing golf course protection licence (at the July 12. “If Central Coast Council is Meanwhile, Mountains proceedings in the Land does not authorise the scale, site) varied,” Association successful in this new action “At long last, the original District Association has and Environment Court location and nature of waste spokesman, Stephen Goodwin, against the EPA, then no 1998 development consent launched a crowdfunding (LEC) against both the disposal and other landfill said. licence, no landfilling. will get its day in Court. campaign through the chuffed. Environment Protection activities on the site. “Council sought and was “That would please the “It is a very complex org platform to cover the costs Authority (EPA) and site The matter has been successful in being joined community, knowing that matter that is going to be an of potentially joining with the subject of protracted with the EPA as a party in the water catchment and the interesting contest. legal actions and undertaking owners Verde Terra. Development Application this action (which is yet to be Central Coast water supply “We will have our fingers analyses of contaminating The Council will seek to revisions and LEC proceedings determined). could at last be made safe crossed for a just outcome that pollutants and interpretation The and over more line on our website www.centralcoastnews.net Coast Community News have full set articles aside variations manycan years,be withseen huge on “In late December, 2018, from further importation of the community has requested of water samples from the to focusses Environment on Protection concerns over the Verde landfillbe andread watercourses newscommunity specifically related to post codea areas 2250, 2251, 2260forand can also andand Terra lodged new toxic waste material.” a longarticles time.” Licences granted by the EPA possible effect of the landfill DA with Council, which said the Association The landfill has been idle dams downstream of it. on your mobile phone by going toGoodwin www.coastcommunitynews.com.au. between 2003 and 2012shared operation on the Coast’s water Council deemed a Designated had been calling on Council to since 2014. Source: in relation to the landfill supply. Development requiring a challenge the validity of the In October, 2018, then NSW NSW Government Response to operations. Mountains District new Environmental Impact 1998 development consent Minister for the Environment, Recommendations, Sep 18, 2018 Verda Terra has commenced Association has applauded the Statement. Danielle Upton, NSW against the significantly Danielle Upton, failed to its own proceedings in the latest proceedings brought by Environment Minister “This resulted in Verde expanded operations which support a recommendation Media statement, Jul 5 Court, claiming it can conduct Council to the LEC, but says

A new section of a $995,000 shared pathway connecting the Kincumber foreshore to Avoca Drive has been completed.

Central Coast Council has no plans to abandon the use of glyphosatebased weed killers, despite the decision of several Sydney councils to ban the use of the controversial weedkiller,

Jane Bowtell is the 2019 Gosford Woman of the Year

Woy Woy Country W o m e n ’ s A s s o c i a t i o n Branch President, Jane Bowtell, has been named the 2019 Gosford Woman of the Year.

TO PARTICIPATE IN SUBSIDISED DESEXING PROGRAM Council is looking for local Vets across the Central Coast to help support responsible pet ownership through a subsidised desexing program. The program aims to reduce the cost of desexing for our community through local Vets accepting a voucher from Council as a partial payment. The 12 month program commences in July 2019. We are encouraging Vets who meet our criteria to complete the application form for approval to be included in the program. Find out more by calling Council on 4350 5377 or email Sara.Blanchﬁeld@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au

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Subsidised M desexing program underway C

entral Coast Council is e n c o u r a g i n g residents to help prevent unwanted and accidental litters by desexing their pets during National Desexing Month. Desexing pets not only reduces the number of unwanted dogs and cats that find themselves homeless, in shelters or in pounds, it also reduces the risk of dogs or cats getting cancer or other diseases of the reproductive organs. Council Mayor, Jane Smith, said ensuring pets are desexed goes hand in hand with responsible pet ownership. “Owners who desex their four legged friends are doing their part to help

reduce overpopulation as well as realise health and behavioural benefits for their pet,” Mayor Smith said. “Dogs and cats that undergo the procedure are less likely to stray, be less aggressive, be less likely to develop some forms of cancers, live longer and are known to be happier. “Desexing your pet essentially saves lives and also reduces the cost of registering your pet. “Pet owners are urged to take advantage of the subsidised desexing program offered by Council to eligible residents, to assist with the cost of the procedure through approved vets.” Source: Media release, Jul 8 Central Coast Council Media

ine subsidence in the upper Central Coast and lower Lake Macquarie district has long been one of those taboo subjects, unless you were directly impacted. Recently the NSW Government’s Subsidence Advisory (department) carried out a review on subsidence regions and consequently took several areas that were once subsidence areas out of the former recognised zones. Why, exactly, one should ask? They say the mining licences under those areas have been revoked and plans to mine under areas such as Lake Munmorah no longer exist. If the lakes and region already have a honeycomb of old mine shafts under them, which history shows, and nothing has been done about filling those mines, then how can we miraculously now be out

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of danger? Advertisements on television continually tell us to look out for sink holes, effectively telling us the danger is not over. The review was simply put in place to help the developers of the 40,500 proposed new homes, not to have the need for further red tape for their many major housing estates. Mining supports the power stations that, in turn, produce the coal ash (fly ash) that is continually stored in nearby unlined, 50 year old dams that are seemingly leaching toxic heavy metals into the local environment, and potentially impacting on human health. Even though there is credible scientific evidence on many issues within the region, such as PFAS and diesel contamination in our lake, air and groundwater pollution, plus a four-year cancer cluster report, there is no independent investigation in sight.

The community is simply being denied the right to find out if the region is safe or our health is being impacted upon. The only way that the community can feel confident in the industry’s EPA approved selfmonitoring process, is to have a NSW Upper House Inquiry and conduct a Human Health and Environmental audit, plus long-term independent monitoring. One other answer may be for the perpetrators (Delta & Origin) of the decline of the region, to pay for independent reports or studies through a goodwill community trust of a $100,000 a year each, as per the precedent set by Orica’s Botany Bay Community Liaison Committee. How much more can the region handle with the proposed 40,500 new homes to be built and a further $180m worth of mineral extractions a year in the same region, with little indication of much needed new infrastructure?

There are no plans to remediate any of the ash dams, simply to cover with tokenistic soil capping and hope that the problem goes away. It’s now time for our communities to stand up and say “enough is enough”. Local, state and federal politicians are not doing enough as representatives for their constituents on these matters. We as a community are also not doing enough to protect our hard earned assets and to ensure and protect our own health, and that of future generations. Local residents are leading the charge in the region with the establishment of the CoalAsh Community Alliance Inc. which is not looking to blame, just trying to get the answers to many of our long term human health and environmental problems. Email July 8 Gary Blaschke Coal-Ash Community Alliance Inc.

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Body located at Wybung Head

Online grooming of a 13-year-old Central Coast girl

man has been charged with the alleged online grooming of a 13-year-old Central Coast girl.

body has been found off Snapper Point. The body is believed to be that of the missing fisherman who fell from rocks at nearby Timber Beach on July 7. The body was recovered at around 10am on Thursday, July 10, off rocks at Wybung Head. The 62-year-old man disappeared into the surf on Sunday, July 7, whilst fishing at the Timber Beach rock platform with friends. Witnesses told

emergency services that after falling, the man was sucked into a sea cave. He was reportedly wearing a lifejacket at the time. A multi-agency search, involving Tuggerah Lakes Police District, NSW Marine Command, NSW Marine Rescue, local surf lifesaving clubs and the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service was carried out each day up until July 10. A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner. As of July 15, the body has yet to be formally

identified, according to a spokesperson for NSW Police Media, but at this stage, it is still believed to be the missing fisherman. If revealed to be the man in question, his death will mark the tenth death at this stretch of coastline since 2009.

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seeking the public’s assistance to identify a woman regarding an investigation into a theft at Bateau Bay Square. At about 11am on Wednesday, June 19, a wallet was stolen from a person at Bateau Bay Square. Following this stealing, several fraudulent transactions were observed on the victim’s bank card at several retail outlets within the Shopping Centre. Police believe the female depicted in the images can assist with their enquiries. The person of interest is described as being aged in her late 50’s or early 60’s, about 5’8” in height, approximately 90kgs with a solid build, Caucasian appearance with dyed blonde hair. Source: Website, Jul 4 Tuggerah Lakes Police District

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Man lost his finger in a Another serious collision serious assault on Wilfred Barrett Drive A

man has been charged after another man lost his finger in a serious assault at a property in Charmhaven. Police will allege that shortly after 9am on Wednesday, June 26, a 32-yearold man presented at a Charmhaven Rural Fire Station suffering a partially severed finger and cuts and bruising. Emergency services

were contacted, and the man was taken to John Hunter Hospital where his finger was amputated. Investigations were commenced by detectives from Tuggerah Lakes Police District resulting in the arrest of a 40-year-old man at a home in Blue Haven on Monday, July 1. He was taken to Wyong Police Station where

he was interviewed and later charged with special aggravated break and enter and commit grievous bodily harm. Investigations continue as police search for a second man believed to be involved in the assault. The man was bail refused at Wyong Local Court on Tuesday, July 2. He will appear in court again in September. Source: Media release, Jul 2 NSW Police Media

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report will be prepared for the Coroner after a man died following a two vehicle crash at Lake Munmorah. Emergency services were called to the intersection of the Pacific Hwy and Elizabeth Bay Dve, Lake Munmorah, just before 11.45pm on Saturday, July 13, after a Subaru Forrester and a Ford Ranger collided.

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Police have been told that the Subaru veered from the roadway and rolled after the crash, before hitting the pylon of a nearby footbridge. The Subaru driver, a 25-year-old man, died at the scene. The Ford driver, a 33-year-old woman, and three passengers, were treated by paramedics

and taken to John Hunter Hospital in a stable condition. The driver also underwent mandatory testing. Officers from Tuggerah Lakes Traffic and Highway Patrol Command are investigating the circumstances of the crash. Source: Media release, Jul 14 NSW Police Media

One person suffered serious injuries as a result of the multi-vehicle accident

hree cars were involved in another serious collision on Wilfred Barrett Dve, The Entrance North, on Monday, July 8. At about 9:20am, emergency services were called to Wilfred Barrett Dve, near Terilbah Pl, following reports of a multi-vehicle crash. Police have been told that a Toyota Kluger travelling south and a Holden Commodore travelling north, collided in the north-bound lanes. A Toyota Corolla, also travelling north, then collided with the rear of

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the Commodore. The driver of the Toyota Kluger, a 35-yearold man, was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being airlifted to John Hunter Hospital in a critical condition.

The driver of the Holden Commodore, a 20-year-old man, suffered minor injuries and was transported by ambulance to Gosford Hospital. A 21-year-old female in the Toyota Corolla was uninjured and transported to Wyong Hospital and later discharged. Officers from Tuggerah Lakes Police District and the Traffic and Highway Patrol Command attended and established a crime scene, which was examined by specialist forensic officers. Source: Media release, Jul 8 NSW Police Media

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Hospital opens Adult Mental Health extension

erkeley Vale Private Hospital (BVPH) opened its Adult Mental Health extension on July 4. The new mental health clinic was converted from the hospital’s former surgical ward and offers 12 new private rooms, a new group room and patient dining room, as well as a new courtyard and outdoor amenities. The extension also includes a new occupational therapy treatment room and two mental health day program group rooms which can accommodate 18 patients at a time. The extension is located in the newly refurbished Clinic 2 at the hospital and has more than doubled the number of inpatients and tripled the number of day program patients the hospital can accommodate.

Berkeley Vale Private’s new mental health clinic Berkeley Vale Private is the only private sector operator in the former Wyong Shire where patients can access these services. Prior to opening, people living on the Northern

Central Coast had to travel to Brisbane Waters Private Hospital at Woy Woy or Toronto Private Hospital to access the same level of services. The opening was conducted by Ramsay

Health Care (RHC) Operations Manager, Malcolm Passmore. Passmore recognised the Psychiatrists at BVPH and their faith in RHC’s vision in delivering psychiatric services to

the privately insured on the Central Coast. “What we can offer the private mental health sector is a program that encompasses not only psychiatry, but also access to psychologists

and an extensive allied health team. “RHC is proud to be delivering quality mental health services to the Central Coast,” Passmore said. CEO of BVPH, Lorrie Mohsen, said BVPH was continuing to improve on its mental health services in an effort to meet the region’s growing demand for targeted mental health facilities and services. “Rehabilitation at BVPH is strong with skilled and experienced staff and with the extended services in mental health, we will continue to deliver and invest in these vital services,” Mohsen said. The extension has also created four new full time roles at the hospital in psychiatric nursing and group therapy roles. Source: Media release, Jul 8, 12 Dominique Le Maitre, Ramsay Health Care

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the Signs Tour, which is visiting 24 communities across the country over the coming weeks. The aim of the tour is to show people in regional communities who might not feel comfortable broaching the topic of mental health, how to reach out to someone who might need their help. H e a d s p a c e representatives joined with the R U OK Day team and representatives from Central Coast Local Health District’s mental health service, Lifespan, to spread the message and discuss tips on talking about mental health. Source: Website, Jul 12 Central Coast Health

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Women’s Golf Club raised $6,000 for health centre

yong Golf Club’s Women’s Golf Committee has donated $6,000 to the Central Coast Women’s Health Centre’s Rose Cottage. Judy Wicks handing over the cheque to Rose Cottage staff

Woolworths install Automated External Defibrillators

oolworths stores across the former Wyong Local Government Area have been outfitted with Automated External Defibrillators (AED).

AED’s are now present at Woolworths Bateau Bay, Lake Haven, Lake Munmorah and Tuggerah. The AEDs were installed at the beginning of July as part of Woolworths’ national rollout of the devices to ensure stores are prepared in the event of a sudden cardiac arrest. The AED is a special type of defibrillator that provides real time prompts to the user about how to administer care to

the patient, making them easy to use by anyone who finds themselves the first responder in a cardiac arrest. Woolworths’ Wyong Region Group Manager, Martin Allison, said he was pleased to have the AEDs present in stores across the district. “You never know when a sudden cardiac arrest might strike and in the unfortunate event that it does, having the local community able to access this treatment could help to save lives. “The best medical advice tells us that access to an AED early on can greatly increase the chance of survival,” he said. The survival rate if you

have a cardiac arrest outside of hospital is approximately 10 per cent. Deputy Executive Director of the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute, Professor Jamie Vandenberg, said: “As the statistics suggest, sudden cardiac arrests are usually fatal if action isn’t taken immediately. “It’s critical that all Australians are equipped with the skills to act quickly in these circumstances as the first 3-5 minutes hold the key to survival. “Access to a defibrillator can mean the difference between saving or losing a life. “A sudden cardiac arrest occurs when there

is an electrical problem with the heart. “A defibrillator delivers a therapeutic dose of electrical currents to the heart, giving a person their best chance of survival. “Unfortunately, there are often no warning signs for a cardiac arrest, and it can happen to young people as well as older people, regardless of gender. “This Woolworths initiative is critical for local communities in the case of an emergency, you never know when you could be someone’s only hope of making it home to their family.” Source: Media release, Jul 2 Justine Mcgill, PPR

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Gorokan High School has a new greenhouse

Combined Pink Day and Beanies For Brain Cancer fundraiser held

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new greenhouse has been installed on the grounds of Gorokan High School to boost learning outcomes for Agriculture and Food Technology students. According to Relieving Principal, Shaine Singleton, Year 7 students had been utilising the new greenhouse in their studies. “It has been a great opportunity for them to have the space to

design and develop their projects,” Singleton said. “Students have been creating a system for growing herbs, vegetables or fruit using a self-watering portable container made from recycled material. “In the near future, the students will be developing the area further into garden beds or an agricultural plot. “Each week, the students have a plant care and maintenance component which involves planting, watering, fertilising,

weeding, pest control and ultimately harvesting. “Students then incorporate these plants in practical food preparation lessons. “The students develop skills to make informed choices when preparing nutritious foods. “They have learnt about the characteristics and properties of food, specifically the herbs and vegetables that they have grown. “Students have been investigating the seasonality of plants determined by climatic conditions and have collected local weather data by monitoring local conditions. “It has been important for students to investigate different farming systems to allow a deeper understanding of commercial agriculture,” Singleton said. Source: Newsletter Shaine Singleton, Gorokan High School

orthlakes High School held a combined Pink Day and Beanies For Brain Cancer fundraiser on June 30. Students were able to come dressed to school in a pink ensemble for a

gold coin donation. On the day, Matt Hughes’ beanies were also for sale and there were a number of activities that students could enjoy whilst raising funds. The school has been holding both events for a number of years, with

Pink Day raising funds for various cancer charities and Beanies for Brain Cancer raising funds for brain cancer research and patients, but this was the first time the school has combined the event. Source: Website, Jun 30 Warren Welham, Northlakes High School

New murals at Lake Munmorah High School

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School restructuring classes following mid-year enrolment boom

a d a l b a Community School is undertaking a restructuring of its Junior School classes to accommodate a recent mid-year enrolment boom. “As 2019 has progressed we have had a significant increase in our enrolments” said Principal, Jason McGrath. “As we are a growing community, we have done this many times over the past five years, each time being very successful. “We will be forming a new Year 3/4 class with returning teacher, Chloe Clarke, and reducing the numbers in the current 3/4 classes that are above capacity. “We also have a new teacher joining the 3/4 staff team. “Where possible,

students will remain with their existing teacher. “A number of factors are taken into account when restructuring classes with the needs of the students being at the forefront. “It is also a time where we are able to offer new opportunities for selected students to be exposed to higher level subject content. “This will begin from the first day of Term 3. “All families of students affected will be contacted in Week 8. “We look forward to Term 3 where we will be continuing to provide positive academic, creative, sporting and social experiences for the whole Wadalba Junior School Community,” McGrath said. Source: Newsletter, Jun 13 Jason McGrath, Wadalba Community School

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Graduation ceremony marks university’s 30 years on the Coast O

ver 1,000 s t u d e n t s studying at the Ourimbah Campus of the University of N e w c a s t l e celebrated the culmination of their studies on July 4, when the annual University of Newcastle and TAFE NSW graduation ceremony took place.

Marking a significant achievement for all staff and students across faculties, disciplines and enabling programs, all gathered to recognise the hard work and perseverance of their colleagues, family and friends. Among the cohort of graduates were siblings, Zoe and Ryan Cunneen, who graduated with a Bachelor of Commence and a Bachelor of Information Technology respectively, as their

The Cunneen family at the 2019 UON Ourimbah graduation father and University “In that time, the lecturer, Dr David University has built on its Cunneen, proudly commitment of creating a watched on. pipeline of graduates with University of Newcastle the skills and attributes Vice Chancellor, needed to meet the Professor Alex Zelinsky region’s future needs. AO, said this year’s “The wonderful stories event was particularly around us today highlight special as the University’s the significance of our Central Coast presence presence on the Central had reached a milestone Coast,” Prof Zelinsky of its own. said. “In 2019, we are TAFE NSW Regional celebrating 30 years on General Manager, Susie the Central Coast. George, congratulated

the graduating students and highlighted the importance of quality teaching in their success. “TAFE NSW applauds every student on this significant personal achievement. “This week they officially secure a high worth, nationally recognised qualification that will propel them into the workforce as job ready graduates,” she said. “Accessing a range of quality education options and training excellence locally is a crucial factor in today’s students securing a promising job and becoming an effective member of tomorrow’s workforce. “It is critical in developing the next generation of industry leaders,” George said. Source: Media release, Jul 4 UON Media

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NAISDA alumni to perform new stage work

The Entrance Camera Club crowned the best camera club in the country

Ghenoa Gela is bringing her new show My Urrwai to The Art House

new stage work that combines traditional dance, hip hop and comedy to explore culture and identity is coming to The Art House Wyong on August 20. Ghenoa Gela is using her many talents as a dancer, comedian, actor, community leader, and youth mentor to inspire dialogue of cultural politics in a fresh and accessible way, in her latest show, My Urrwai. There’s no English word that translates the meaning of ‘urrwai’, the closest being spirit or

essence. The spirit of Gela charms audiences through her unique story telling ability, humour and humanity, as she performs narratives from her life. Gela is a mainland Torres Strait Islander (TSI) woman and her story is informed by the many different and complex communities she interacts with. My Urrwai draws on traditional Torres Strait Islander dance, alongside hip-hop and contemporary movement, which reflects Gela’s many inspirations

and unique artistry. Gela trained at NAISDA Dance College and is one of their respected alumni of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander performers. Through her work on NITV’s Move It Mob Style and mentoring young women, Gela is a particularly captivating figure for young Indigenous audiences. My Urrwai is a revealing reflection on cultural inheritance, and an unflinching comment on race relations in Australia. Source: Media release, Jul 10 Kristina Deminick, The Art House Wyong

Leonie Edwards’ image, Rough Ride, was one of the Club’s top scoring submissions

he Entrance Camera Club has been crowned the best camera club in the country after winning the 2019 A u s t r a l i a n Photographic Society’s Australian Cup. Now in its second year, the Australian Cup is open to camera clubs around Australia and is an opportunity for each participating club to showcase its members with 20 of their best digital images. This year’s competition saw a total of 1,040 images submitted from

52 clubs representing NSW, QLD, TAS, VIC, SA and WA. Eleven of The Entrance Club’s members, Leonie Edwards, John Newton, Arthur Roy, Fiona Lambell, Peter O’Brien, Neil Vincent, Clyde Melrose, Carol Barry, Moira Taylor, Grace Bryant and Trung Cang Nguyen all submitted images representing the Club. A set of three judges scored each image out of nine points and their scores were combined for a possible maximum of 27 points per image. The Club won this year’s competition with

a combined score of 405 out of a maximum 540, with thirteen of the club’s photos scoring above 20 points. The Club’s three top scoring images were submitted by, Leonie Edwards, Arthur Roy and John Newton, and all scored 23 points. All the Club’s other images were awarded Honourable Mentions. Club President, David Spratt, said it was a phenomenal result, with the Club placing 34th in last year’s event. Source: Media release, Jul 15 Anthony Spratt, The Entrance Camera Club Inc.

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Country Music Festival expected to attract thousands of visitors

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he 19th annual Central Coast Country Music Festival is expected to attract approximately 12,000 visitors to The Entrance for a weekend of fun. Council Unit Manager, Community Partnerships, Glenn Cannard, said great music, a host of fun activities and the magnificent backdrop of The Entrance has established the festival

Christie Lamb as a Central Coast institution. “We will celebrate 19 years of the beloved Central Coast Country Music Festival, which kicks off in several venues across the Coast from August 9-10, leading into our main event in Memorial Park, The Entrance, on August 11,” Cannard said. “The longevity and success of this festival is due to its broad appeal. “We see families, young people and

The Sunny Cowgirls older members of the streets to life and you’ll community all having a also be able to enjoy The great time. Entrance Markets, food “Council invites locals stalls, rides and activities. and visitors to enjoy a “Great country artists line up of big names will also be featured at in country music and venues in Long Jetty, exciting new performers. Bateau Bay, Wyong and “If country music isn’t Wamberal. usually your cup of tea, “The festival is not just you’ll also find artists about music, with line inspired by today’s pop, dancing demonstrations rock and alternative set to deliver your boot genres. scootin’ inspiration for the weekend, the “The Entrance will be whip cracking kids’ abuzz with performances on the main stages, performance is not to buskers will bring the be missed and there is

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Mission: Banana win Battle of the Bands

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“ P a r t i c u l a r l y on’t let the name and their Club Cheddar Bacon was named Sydneysiders, they just deceive you, Champion Club Cheddar. drive straight past us to Wyong’s Little Creek the Hunter Valley, but Given the rigorous Cheese is the big right here on the Coast and highly cheese on the Coast, judging competitive field, we’ve got the exact same having taken out two consecutive champion quality, if not better, but prestigious awards awards are exceptionally people just aren’t giving at the 2019 NSW rare, making this year’s us a go,” he said. Dairy Industry double whammy a sweet the idea of a and the losingSue rinksaid team. Woy Woy Bowling Club held Association of surprise. A meat rafﬂ e was also held. small family operation its inaugural Tuesday Mixed It is planned now Australia’s (DIAA) July Bowls on Tuesday, 28.honestly had ablethis to will produce “We no beingthat continue as a weekly event, with Play commenced at 1pm with highwelcome. quality cheese also NSW Dairy Products idea,” Sue said.all bowlers are 40 bowlers out playing a game of Media release, 29 Jul seemed to be lost2015 on Awards. “We went in with high triples.

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2019 Battle of the Bands winner, Mission: Banana

ission: Banana have taken out Central Coast Council’s 2019 Battle of the Bands. The event is an annual competition for young people aged 12 to 25, designed to give emerging musicians a platform. This year’s competition has been waging since the beginning of June, with the grand final taking place at the Erina Hub on

June 28. Local acts, Mission: Banana, Medusa, The Loose Leeches, Karnage, Turtle Custard, EFRG and Shacked! all took to the grand final stage for one final crack at this year’s Golden Symbol. As first prize getters, Mission: Banana won the coveted Golden Symbol, $1500 in Macron Music money and a recording studio package with The Grove Studios.

Karnage placed second and Turtle Custard third, scoring themselves $750 and $500 worth of Macron Music money respectively. Other bands awarded on the night were The Loose Leeches, who won the second Grove recording package, and Shacked!, who took home $250 worth of Macron Music money. Source: Website, Jun 29 Jennifer Dias, Hub Erina

Gaye Scarfe, Woy Woy large portion of the our cheddar, aWomen’s Bowling Club market. but our jaws dropped and cheesemakers, “I’ve heard it said that Russell and Sue Parsons, when we took out both Little Creek Cheese is just champion awards,” she whose boutique cheese a tin shed on the back of factory and wholesaler is said. a dairy farm in Wyong, Russell agreed. quickly cementing itself “We were so surprised but in our tin shed we as one of the standout handmake cheeses that offerings among the to win two champion are beating multi-national Coast’s growing foodie awards, we think our companies whose cheese is awesome but scene. products you can buy in Starting out as hobbyist to have the dairy industry Woolworths or Coles. cheesemakers, the also agree with us is an “Who would have Parsons opened their amazing feeling,” he said thought a little factory in The double win from family business on the the back of Wyong is real grounds of the old Wyong the DIAA continues the competition for the big Milk Factory in 2011 and Parsons’ roll of success, players,” she said. have since taken out over having just secured a The couple are certain 160 various awards for number of silver and they’ve got products that bronze medals at the their creations. can help put the Coast’s 2019 Sydney Royal Over the years, the food and produce scene couple have made several Easter Show, and with on the map and they’re the memory of being appearances at the NSW hoping their community just one of 12 NSW DIAA Awards and have will help spread the word. businesses chosen by slowly, but steadily, “The message really is Competitors in the inaugural Woy Woy mixed bowls competition the State Government to been carving a name for try local. exhibit at the 2018 Fine themselves among the “We’ve got so many big name producers in Food Australia exhibition awesome producers, still fresh on their minds. the industry. growers, chefs and Despite all their The Parsons entered makers on the Coast, five cheeses in this year’s success, the Parsons are awards with all five taking still growing their brand but we need that word and said misconceptions of mouth from locals to out medals, beating aboard Central Coast 22. Marine Rescue has towed really boat see the region’s about the CentralThe Coastrescue out players in the half-cabin was then a major six-metre dining and produce were proving hard to to locate and secure two assigned runabout two people on industry in thewith process. large logs deemed hazards to said. safe scene take off,” Sue overcome. board from south of the Rip In a coup for Little navigation seen around the Rip Bridge to Davistown. “People looking for Bridge area. Creek Cheese, their goat Source: The motor had failed on Sunday, produce or a The dining logs were located. One was Interview, Jun 27 garlic dill was June fetta 7, atand around 9:15am, and described as “huge”. Sue and Russell Parsons, experience have this idea they required help to get back to named the Champion They were placed ashore for Little Creek Cheese the ramp adjacent to Davistown that there’s nothing Non-Bovine Product for removalon by Council. Dilon Luke, Journalist Public Wharf. the second year running, the Coast,” Russell said. Media release, 8 June 2015

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Rotary Club has 57th birthday celebration

he Rotary Club of Northlakes Toukley held both its annual Changeover and 57th birthday celebration on June 26. Outgoing President, Roshni Sinha, welcomed newly elected 2019/20 President, Maurice Schokman, to the role and also welcomed new Rotarian, Karen McDougall, into the Club’s ranks. Schokman also thanked Sinha for all her hard work over the past year. “President Roshni is a shining example of a true Rotarian. “One of the world’s

most widely printed and quoted statements of ethics is, The Four Way Test, which was created in 1932 by Rotarian, Herbert J. Taylor, and adopted by Rotary in 1943. “It asks the following four questions of the things we think, say and do: Is it the truth; Is it fair to all concerned; Will it build goodwill and better friendships; and will it be beneficial to all concerned? “Thank you Roshni for your adherence to these ethics,” Schokman said. Schokman also spoke about the Club’s goals over the coming year. “We have a lot to do in the next 12 months to grow our image in the

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Darkinjung LALC held annual NAIDOC Family Fun Day

community as well as attracting new members and volunteers. “This has to be one of our top priorities for the next 12 months. “Another top priority for the year is our youth program and we started working on this several weeks ago, so we could start the year up and running. To help our youth program we are holding a Trivia Night on July 26, not just to raise funds, but more importantly, to get the club involved again in projects,” Schokman said. Source: Newsletter, Jul 8 Maurice Schokman, Rotary Club of Northlakes Toukley

arkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council held its annual NAIDOC Family Fun Day at Wyong’s Baker Park on July 10. A highlight of NAIDOC

celebrations across the Northern Central Coast, this year’s event featured amusement rides, raffles, live entertainment, cultural displays, arts and crafts, games for the kids and an array of stalls promoting services and

organisations for local Indigenous people. The Darkinjung Netball Competition, the major event of the day, also returned. Source: Website, Jul 10 Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council

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A COMPREHENSIVE LISTING OF EVENTS OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS ON THE CENTRAL COAST WEDNESDAY, JUL 17 Central Coast Skate Strategy Feedback, Halekulani Community Hall, 10am - 12pm yourvoiceourcoast.com/ skate-strategy

Frank Ifield - Encore, The Art House Wyong, Ticketed, 1pm

FRIDAY, JUL 26

Buddy Holly & The Beatles Tribute Show, The Ettalong Diggers, Ticketed, 8pm 4343 0111 www.ettalongdiggers.com

Grace Springs Farm - Farm The Ettalong Jazz Festival, Tour & Morning Tea, The Galleria - Ettalong Grace Springs Farm, Beach, Free entry, Ticketed, 9am 11am - 5:30pm

Strictly Ballroom The SAMSN - Eight Week Musical, Support Group for Laycock Street Community male survivors of child Theatre, Ticketed, sexual abuse, 26/07 - 10/08 Metro Fest - All Ages Live Band Night, The Youth Art Warehouse, Ticketed, 6pm - 10pm Christmas in July, The Makers Studio, Ticketed, 6 - 8pm

Rotary club Toukley: Trivia Night - Fundraising to Board Games for Kids School Lifestyle & Care Connection support our youth Holiday Program, programs, Expo, Halekulani Bowling Club, Tarragal Glen Retirement THURSDAY, JUL 18 Ticketed, 7pm Village Erina, 10am 2pm Central Coast Skate SATURDAY, JUL 27

Strategy Feedback, Tuggerah Library, 3pm - 5pm yourvoiceourcoast.com/ skate-strategy

Possum Magic: Tour and Storytime School Holiday Program, Laycock Street Theatre, Free - Booking’s required, 10am The Scouts and Guides: Central Coast Gang Show, Laycock Street Theatre Auditorium, Ticketed, 18/07 - 20/07, Multiple Sessions Twilight Tours, Kids Academy Warnervale, 6pm - 7:30pm

FRIDAY, JUL 19 Central Coast Skate Strategy Feedback, PCYC Bateau Bay, 2pm - 4pm yourvoiceourcoast.com/ skate-strategy

Shaun Kirk, The Rhythm Hut, Ticketed, 6:30pm The Bays Art Show Opening Night Cocktail Function, 19 Woy Woy Bay Rd, 7:30pm - 10:30pm Children’s Medical Research Institute Book Stall, William Street Plaza, Gosford, 8:30am - 3pm JDs World of Magic, Gosford RSL, Ticketed, 11am

SATURDAY, JUL 20 The Bays Art Show, The Bays Community Hall Woy Woy, 20 & 21/07, 10am - 4pm

Christmas in July Trivia Fundraiser, St Luke’s Anglican Church Hall Woy Woy, Ticketed, 6:30pm

SUNDAY, JUL 21

WEDNESDAY, JUL 31

Troubadour Folk Club Witches Leap (Aust) Celtic Music, St. Lukes Hall, Ticketed, 7pm

Gosford, Free Bookings required, 31/07 - 18/09, 6 - 8pm 02 8355 3711

JazzLeague: Paul’s Pizza Jazz - 5 piece led by Paul Furniss, Central Coast Leagues Club, 2pm - 5pm Umina Beach Markets, Peninsula Recreational Precinct, 9am - 2pm NXTGEN - Dimensions, The Art House Wyong, Ticketed, 6:30pm Ragtime Jazz Dance Orchestra, Gosford RSL, Ticketed, 2pm

THURSDAY, JUL 25

Get Quizzical for Quolls Trivia Night, Australian Reptile Park, Ticketed, 5pm - 8:30pm

TUESDAY, AUG 6

FRIDAY, AUG 2

Diplomacy, The Art House Wyong, Ticketed, 6/08 - 8pm, 7/08 - 2pm 4335 1485

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The Ettalong Diggers, Ticketed, 8:30pm 4343 0111 www.ettalongdiggers.com

Kiki Dee with Carmelo Luggeri, The Art House Wyong, Ticketed, 8pm Gutsy Girls Adventure Film Tour 2019, Avoca Beach Picture Theatre, Ticketed, 7pm

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THURSDAY, AUG 8

The Makers Studio ThinkingBIG Central Coast True Grit, Innovation Summit, The Makers Studio Central The Showroom Mingara Coast, Ticketed, 10am - 4pm Rugby League The Musical, Recreation Club, Ticketed, 7:30pm The Art House Wyong, Operation Christmas Child Ticketed, 8:30pm FRIDAY, AUG 9 Information Day, Tuggerah Lakes U3A Ettalong Baptist Church, Shannon Noll presents a Talk on 1:30pm The Singles Tour, ‘Switzerland – Its Neutrality The Ettalong Diggers, & role in WW2’ SUNDAY, JUL 28 Ticketed, 8:30pm The Entrance/Long Jetty Search For Land Seminar, RSL Hall, 10am - 12pm SATURDAY, AUG 10 Tuggerah Community Hall, Ticketed, 10am - 3:30pm SATURDAY, AUG 3

JazzLeague: Mike Hallam’s Free Chemical Cleanout Hot Six, Drop Off, Roald Dahl’s The Twits, Central Coast Leagues Charmhaven Council The Art House Theatre, Club, Free, 2pm - 5pm

Ticketed, 25/07 - 27/07, Multiple Screening’s 4335 1485

SUNDAY, AUG 4

Central Coast Skate Strategy Feedback, Erina Centre, 6pm - 8pm

Christmas in July Race Day, The Entertainment Grounds, Night Fever - A Tribute Ticketed, 11am - 5:30pm to the Bee Gees, Glenworth Valley’s Horses Birthday Festival, Glenworth Valley, Ticketed, 27/07 & 28/07, 9:30am

1979 - The Hits, The Art House Wyong, Ticketed, 8pm

Park, 10 & 11/08, 9am - 3:30pm

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2 Day Workshop Charcoal & ink artwork on plywood, Yarramalong Store & Cafe, Ticketed, 9:30am

Fun! Fun! Fun! Concert, Toukley Presbyterian Church, Donation entry, www.SAMSN.org.au 2pm The Food and Wine Festival, Saturday Night Spectacular: Central Coast Skate Mt Penang Gardens and Cash Up Front - The Johnny Cash Show, Strategy Feedback, Event Park, Free entry, The Royal Hotel Wyong, Umina Surf Life Saving 11am - 5pm Ticketed, 8:30pm Club, 6pm - 8pm Jazz Vocalist - Vince Jones, yourvoiceourcoast.com/ Wine, Cheese and Chat, The Ettalong Diggers, skate-strategy Narara Ecovillage, Ticketed, 5pm THURSDAY, AUG 1 5pm - 6:30pm

Central Coast Asthma & Respiratory Management, Erina Leagues Club, Free, 9am - 4:30pm

Camille and Co - A Carnival of Song, St Patricks Catholic Church Gosford, Ticketed, 2:30pm

Carnevale 2019 Exhibition, Free Chemical Cleanout The Art House Wyong, Drop Off, 03 - 29/08 Mount Penang Event

Depot, 03 & 04//08, 9am 3:30pm

Alliance Française Conversation Group, Erina League Club, 10am - 12pm

SUNDAY, AUG 11 Handmade on the Coast, Woy Woy Wharf, 9am - 2pm Country Music Festival 2019, The Waterfront Plaza and Memorial Park, 10am - 4pm A Taste Of Ireland, The Art House Wyong, Ticketed, 7:30pm South Sydney Rabbitohs v Melbourn Storm, Central Coast Stadium, Ticketed, 4pm

TUESDAY, AUG 13

Grigoryan Brothers - Past, Present and Future, The Art House Wyong, Ticketed, 8pm 4335 1485 www.thearthousewyong. com.au

WEDNESDAY, AUG 14

Free Information Session about Going Online for Over 50’s, Kariong Neighbourhood Centre, Free Booking’s required

THURSDAY, AUG 15 Hitler’s Daughter, The Art House Wyong, Ticketed, 16/08 - 16/08, Multiple Screening’s Soweto Gospel Choir: Freedom, The Art House Wyong, Ticketed, 7:30pm

FRIDAY, AUG 16 Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase, The Art House Wyong, Ticketed, 8pm

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Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Day, The March on Ettalong waterfront - 11:15am, Memorial Lunch & Show at the Ettalong Diggers Ballroom, ticketed 12:30pm Toukley Torch Bearers Fete, Memorial Hall Toukley, 8am - 1pm Grace Springs Farm - Farm Tour & Morning Tea, Grace Springs Farm, Ticketed, 9am

TUESDAY, AUG 20

Top Dog Film Festival Avoca, Avoca Beach Picture Theatre, Ticketed, 7pm - 9:30pm Tuggerah Lakes U3A presents a Talk on: The Call of the Outback Daisy Bates & Ernestine Hill, The Entrance/Long Jetty RSL Hall, 10am - 12pm Glenn McKimmin’s Art Exhibition: Shadow & Light, Ken Duncan Gallery, Free, 16/08 - 25/08, 10am - 5pm Australasian Native Orchid Society: Spring Show, Narara Valley Nursery, 16/08 - 18/08

My Urrwai by Genoa Gela, The Art House Wyong, Ticketed, 11am & 8pm, 4335 1485 www.thearthousewyong. com.au

WEDNESDAY, AUG 21

Faulty Towers - The Dining Experience, Ocean Beach Hotel Umina, Ticketed, 7pm, 4341 2322

SATURDAY, AUG 17

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The Donnica Clarke Foundation: 12th Annual Charity Masquerade Ball, Mingara Recreation Club, Ticketed, 7pm

FRIDAY, AUG 23

Woy Woy Football Club Fundraiser, Everglades Country Club Woy Woy, 5pm

SUNDAY, AUG 18

Tenori - Timeless, Laycock Street Theatre Auditorium, Ticketed, 11am

Steve Smillie & Friends, Robert Knox Hall CC Stepping Out - Tap-Dancing Sydney International www.cleanout.com.au Comedy With Two Left Feet, Piano Competition 0f Conservatorium www.thearthousewyong. Laycock Street Theatre Gosford, Ticketed, Australia, Wildplant Community com.au Auditorium Gosford, 7:30pm, 4324 7477 Gosford Anglican Grace Springs Farm - Farm Nursery, Ticketed, 14 - 16/08, www.trybooking.com/BBHNX Church, Ticketed, Tour & Morning Tea, Council Pop Up, CEN Office Ourimbah, 2pm & 8pm Grace Springs Farm, 2:30pm, Masterclass Wyong Village Central, 9am - 12pm Ticketed, 9am 12pm, 4324 7477 10am - 12pm Open Day, Narara Ecovillage, Ticketed, 1pm - 3pm

Kiki Dee with Carmelo Luggeri, Laycock Street Theatre Auditorium, Ticketed, 8pm

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Peter Williams Medium Live, Laycock Street Theatre Don Craig Room, Ticketed, 7pm Stepping Out - Tap-Dancing Comedy With Two Left Feet, The Art House Wyong, Ticketed, 23 - 24/08, 2pm & 8pm Leaving Jackson: The Johnny Cash & June Carter Show, Laycock Street Theatre Auditorium, Ticketed, 7:30pm

SATURDAY, AUG 24 COSS Connections Guided Bird Walk, Rumbalara Reserve, Ticketed, 8am - 11am 4349 4756

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Australia’s finest classical guitarists to perform at The Art House

he Grigoryan Brothers are renowned for their ability to draw emotion from every note, but this August 13, they are turning the tables to express their own heartfelt thanks to the composers and arrangers who have provided the fuel for

The Grigoryan Brothers

their fire, with an intimate concert at The Art House Wyong. Between them, Slava and Leonard Grigoryan have received 4 ARIA awards, have a repertoire spanning centuries, continents and genres, and are justifiably regarded as Australia’s finest classical guitarists. Their performances are

marked by an intangible connection to the soul of the music they play. Grigoryan Brothers, Past, Present and Future will delight audiences at The Art House,featuring a mix of classical favourites and original compositions. Source: Media release, Jul 5 Kristina Deminick, The Art House, Wyong

Free tree planting on National Tree Day

n celebration of National Tree Day on July 28, Porters Creek Landcare will hold a tree planting event in Wyong. National Tree Day has now grown into Australia’s largest community tree

planting and nature protection event, with over 300,000 Australians putting their hands in the earth and giving back to their community each year. Environmentally conscious community members are encouraged

to attend the free tree planting at 88 Alison Rd, Wyong, and enjoy a barbecue lunch whilst giving back to the environment. Source: Website, Jul 10 Central Coast Council

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Sydney Welsh Choir to perform in fund raiser

p e r a t i o n Christmas Child Central Coast (OCCCC) will bring the Sydney Welsh Choir to Wyong.

The Choir has been performing since 1978 at some of the great venues in Australia, the UK and Europe, and will perform at the Wyong Christian Community School on August 25. OCCCC has arranged the concert as part of their major fundraiser for 2019 and is encouraging all members of the community to take up this chance to see such

Sydney Welsh Choir a reputed Choir perform. OCCCC has been collecting shoeboxes on the Central Coast for the past 16 years. Each year the people of the Central Coast are encouraged to fill a box with simple children’s gifts such as soft toys, clothing, school supplies, personal hygiene items, sunglasses, jewellery, stickers, craft kits and whatever else the gift giver can think of. Throughout October, boxes are collected from around the state with the NSW and ACT having sent over 97,000 boxes to children in developing

nations in 2018. OCCCC member, Glynis Heath, said boxes from Australia generally went to children in Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Vanuatu, Samoa, Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand. “Most of the children have never received a gift before. “Even though items we put into the boxes are everyday items, they are often a luxury to those receiving them,” Heath said. Source: Media release, Jul 4 Glynis Heath, Operation Christmas Child Central Coast

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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

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

Lake Munmorah 50s Plus Leisure and Learning Club Computer Classes, dancing, exercise, pilates, yoga, craft, carpet bowls and Tai Chi.

4358 8390

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

4332 5522

Long Jetty Over 50s Club 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 JP volunteers for Community JP Desks in Central Coast Shire. Free training and insurance provided.

0418 493 388 benefits@nswja.org.au

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

Surf Club. Runs The Entrance Markets Sunday Mornings Behind The Entrance Cinema.

0488 286 006

theentrancelions@gmail.com

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

0409 487 095

Toukley 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

pioneerdairy@bigpond.com

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

recruit@volcc.org.au

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

4353 1750

GARDEN CLUBS Central Coast Permaculture

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

Bob on 0412 133 808

HEALTH GROUPS Better Hearing Australia Central Coast Hearing loss management Support and educational groups providing practical experience and confidence. Learn the benefits of hearing aids

4321 0275

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

4367 9600

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

4352 1528

Australian Labor Party Ourimbah/ Narara Branch

SPECIAL INTEREST

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

0410 309 494

kyle.macgregor@hotmail.com

Central Coast Greens

centralcoast.nsw.greens.org.au centralcoastgreens@gmail.com

Food Addicts in recovery anonymous

How good is this! Branch meets 2nd Thursday of Each Month

0404 044 610 0419 201 056

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

1800 558 268 www.grow.org.au

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

4352 1886

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MUSIC Soundwaves A cappella harmony for Men – new members welcome. Rehearsals Mondays 7.00pm to 9.30pm Central Coast Leagues Club, Dane Drive, Gosford

Rehearsals Tue 7pm Gosford TAFE Lots of Performance opportunities, or hire us for your next event.

0412 948 450

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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 Friday 7pm We meet monthly every 3rd CWA Hall Long Jetty Thu - Details and info:

Ourimbah Branch Liberal Party of Aust

Wyong Toastmasters Club A friendly way to improve public speaking and Ring Max on 4324 3631 leadership skills, stay sharp, or Kieran 4324 1977 and increase confidence. 1st, 3rd, 5th Friday Coastal a Cappella 10:30 - 12:30 Wyong RSL. All Vibrant women’s a cappella chorus welcome. new members welcome. 0432 570 935 Music eduction provided Wyong Uniting Church

www.wyong.nsw.lions.org.au

www.pcfa.org.au

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

0413 014 266

POLITICAL GROUPS

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

theentrance.myphotoclub.com.au

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

4353 5515

cctaas@hotmail.com

Central Coast Soaring Club Inc

PROBUS CLUBS

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

Tuggerah Combined Probus Club Inc

www.ccsoaring.com.au

0419 128 497

warnervale.labor@gmail.com

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

4351 0450

Probus Club of Wyong Inc meet at wyong golf club 4th Mon, Morning Tea, Guest Speakers, regular monthly outings

4352 3692

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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

0478 228 914

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

4393 2755

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

0412 164 082 0414 635 047

Tuggerah Lakes U3A The Entrance - cryptic crosswords, play reading Bateau Bay - Memoirs, Reading Group - Killarney Vale - Talks, Mah Jong - Toukley - Creative Writing Berkley Vale - Music appreciation - Chittaway Bay - Movies

4390 2451

www.tugglakesu3a.info

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

0413 237 010

www.kidomingarajudo.com.au

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

0404 257 702

play@wyonglakesafc.com.au

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

pioneerdairy@bigpond.com

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Football games cancelled for fear of fines

ootball across the Central Coast came to a halt on Saturday, July 6, after Central Coast Football announced it was postponing all local games due to a developing situation with Central Coast Council. The announcement, which affected games from the Under 5’s right through to the Premier Leagues, was made on July 5 via the organisation’s social media. “Central Coast Football (CCF) have taken the decision to postpone all local football games scheduled to be played on Saturday, July 6, after

consultation with Central Coast Council. “After receiving fines from Central Coast Council because grounds were deemed to have been damaged due to football activity last weekend, CCF have taken the decision to postpone all games scheduled for Saturday, as Council has advised that, whilst they will refrain from making the final decision regarding ground status, they will issue fines again if they believe damage has been caused to the grounds over the weekend,” the statement reads. Wyong Regional Chronicle attempted to contact CCF CEO, Darren Sprod, regarding the matter but was advised

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that he was making no further comments at this time. However, Darren Sprod did speak to a different media outlet and was quoted that CCF had received two $500 fines for perceived damage from football activity to two sporting grounds over the weekend of June 29-30, the locations of which were not disclosed. Sprod was also quoted saying that Council would not advise CCF staff of which grounds were not suitable for play over July 6-7, so subsequently, the decision to cancel all games on the 6th was made. Coast Community News understands that some games were able to be played on the 7th. In a media statement, Council confirmed that it had issued fines to three sporting associations after three Council sporting fields were substantially damaged on the weekend of June 29-30. “Council were contacted by CCF on July 5 to seek clarification on which ovals may be closed ahead of the weekend. “Whilst inspecting grounds to assist with this request, Council were notified that CCF had made the decision to cancel their matches for the upcoming round themselves. “This was confirmed to Council by CCF, who stated that 11 of their clubs had closed their fields for the then upcoming weekend on account of them being too wet, with CCF also closing their own facilities. “Council leaves the decisions as to whether grounds are fit to play on weekends to the respective clubs, with Council providing criteria on how to ascertain if fields are fit and safe to use,” the statement reads. “Council’s Sports Ground Information Booklet is provided to every association, to be made available to every club, to identify their responsibilities as ground users. “This year, the associations and clubs

were also provided a video with instructions on how to determine if a ground is too wet to play on. “To date, staff have met with two of the offending clubs and associations regarding the fines, with staff rescinding them. “Council hasn’t been contacted in regard to the third,” the statement reads. When news of the fines broke, there was community concern that CCF might consider raising its registration fees if fines were to become common practice from

Council. It is understood that the CCF pays Council $277,000 a year for ground hire, with Sprod telling a different publication that this amount was a $50,000 increase since the amalgamation of Gosford and Wyong Councils. Coast Community News asked Council to verify these amounts and what it was doing to keep football accessible to everyone on the Coast. “In relation to the fees that CCF pay to Council, CCF have 13,900 registered players and

pay Council $277,000 in fees at an average of $19.92 per player per season. “Council spends more $8,000,000 annually on maintaining sporting facilities not including capital works. “Fees can vary dependant on demand, but no fee has increased by more than CPI since amalgamation,” a spokesperson for Council said. Source: Website, Jul 5 Central Coast Football Media statement, Jul 9 Central Coast Council Dilon Luke, Journalist

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