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Introduction of a Local Planning Panel is seen as a power grab

he NSW G o v e r n m e n t ’s introduction of a Local Planning Panel (LPP) for the Central Coast early next year is seen as a “power grab” by Mayor, Jane Smith. The LPP will remove another layer of decision making from Central Coast Council, meaning that council will only have jurisdiction to decide on developments under the value of $5M. A Central Coast LPP is expected to be in place by early 2020 and will consist of a chair, two independent experts appointed by council from a Minister endorsed pool of independent, qualified people, plus a community representative. When in place, Central Coast Council will decide development applications under $5M and those valued between $5M and $20M will be referred to the LPP for a decision. Developments valued at more than $20m will go to the Joint Regional Planning Panel for a decision. State Significant Developments have their own approval framework, separate to those two planning panels, and are determined by the Department of Planning. Mayor Smith said this “intervention is unnecessary and is the latest in a series of moves by the state government

NSW Planning and Public Spaces Minister, Rob Stokes, on the Central Coast with Terrigal MP, Adam Crouch to take planning powers has spoken directly to region’s planning system” away from communities”. him about concerns with and it is expected to speed up the decision “The community could the LPP. “I was hoping the making process. rightly be concerned … “The Central Coast is we have seen the recent voice of our community case of the NSW Planning would be heard and it is growing and the new LPP Department overriding extremely disappointing is needed to ensure that a City of Sydney that the state government major developments are decision to oppose a has moved this way,” she planned and delivered in a strategic way,” he said. tower development at said. Pyrmont … and this NSW Planning Minister Darkinjung Local calls into question the Rob Stokes said the Aboriginal Land Council independence of our Central Coast LPP has also welcomed the planning system,” Mayor followed independent Central Coast LPP. Smith said. reviews showing that With 3,700ha of “Councillors are elected existing panels in NSW landholdings, Darkinjung by the community to were performing very well is the largest nonmake decisions on behalf to deliver better planning government landowner outcomes. of the community. on the coast. “The panel will free-up “We are accountable to Chairman, Matthew them for the decisions we councillors to focus on West, said that under the long-term strategic the Darkinjung Delivery make. they “The imposition of a planning to lead the Framework, Local Planning Panel delivery of the region’s were working with the removes power further goals and priorities,” he NSW government to progress development from members of the said. Liberal MLC for the projects such as community and erodes employment, their capacity to have a Central Coast, Taylor housing, Martin, said the Central education and training voice.” Mayor Smith has been Coast is the latest in a opportunities. “We are very pleased part of Local Government statewide network of NSW delegations to the LPPs and it would bring about the LPP because transparency it will ensure a greater Planning Minister and “greater and accountability to our level of transparency,

accountability and expertise to the region’s planning system,” West said. NSW Labor supports the LPP in principle, but they want certain guarantees from Minister Stokes that the panel will comprise planning experts, community members and council representatives and that local communities have sufficient opportunity to comment on development proposals. Wyong MP, David Harris, said LPPs were a key recommendation by former NSW Deputy Police Commissioner, Nick Kaldas, as a “corruption-proofing tool”. His recommendation was part of a major independent review of governance in the NSW planning system. “NSW Labor understands that LPPs will restrict corruption opportunities so relationships between developers and councillors cannot influence decision making,” Harris said. “Panels need to be properly representative and truly independent to make the best decisions and the planning system needs to be fair for both community members and developers. “Local residents continue to have concerns about planning panels, given the controversial decision to allow office buildings

on Gosford waterfront, so it’s up to the Minister to create guidelines which put the interests of Central Coast residents before developer dollars,” Harris said. However, Greens Central Coast spokesperson, Abigail Boyd, said “having the Minister approve most of the panel members should ring alarm bells for the Central Coast community”. “The rolling disaster of defective apartment blocks shows that the government is mostly interested in lining the pockets of property developers and has little interest in protecting community interests,” she said. “The government does not want community control of planning decisions, they want deals signed in back rooms. “This is the opposite of increased transparency – it is yet another Coalition Government move designed to disempower local councils and the communities they represent.” Source: Media release, Aug 25 Liberal MLC for Central Coast, Taylor Martin, and Terrigal MP, Adam Crouch Interview, Aug 25 Spokesman for Adam Crouch Media release, Aug 25 Wyong MP, David Harris Media release, Aug 26 Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council Media statement, Aug 26 Greens MLC, Abigail Boyd Journalist, Sue Murray

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A new Service NSW shop opened its doors in Woy Woy on August 2, replacing a shopping centre kiosk.

Council adopts Climate Change Policy

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Changes were made to the original draft following a lengthy community consultation process, which saw 336 submissions received, five community workshops held across the region and 1,500 surveys completed by residents. A report to council said sea level rise planning levels and planned retreat were the two commitment statements least supported by respondents. “Participants believe that council needs to proactively prepare and focus on positive adaptation actions like protect, redesign, rebuild and elevate, to avoid the need to consider options such as relocate and retreat,” the report, from Micromex Research, said. In response, references to planned retreat and RCP 8.5, setting a strict pathway allowing for sea level rise, were removed, and the focus on ongoing adaptation planning with the community was strengthened, along with disaster management and coastal hazards planning.

Lake Haven Shopping Centre has installed more than 5,000 solar panels on the roof to harness energy that will produce power equivalent to supplying more than 450 households. The second statement to receive lukewarm support from respondents was that Council align its corporate greenhouse gas emissions reduction target with the Australian Government’s Paris commitment to reduce emissions by 26-28 per cent below the 2005 levels by 2030, and the NSW Government’s aspirational objective to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. The draft report has been amended to remove any reference to the Paris targets due to the likelihood of these targets being updated.

The draft policy commits to a place based approach to adaptation planning in partnership with the community. It wasn’t all smooth sailing at the July 8 meeting, with Councillor, Troy Marquart, saying the policy would “do absolutely zero”. “It could be benign or … if we get a greener Council, it could be dangerous,” Clr Marquart said. But Councillor, Jillian Hogan, said the policy would not be “the end of the world” and would be reviewed in each new

Council’s term. It passed by a 5-3 majority. Mayor, Jane Smith, said the policy had been adopted following a “thorough consultation process” and amended to provide a more “consultative pathway” to the future, paving the way for an increase in the use of renewables and a decrease in the use of fossil fuels. “The policy details six strategic principles around ecologically sustainable development, using a holistic approach to developing climate

change actions and ensuring decision making is evidence based, and proactive in approach,” Clr Smith said. “It provides leadership and clearly establishes the framework to face the challenge of climate change for now and the future.” C o m m u n i t y Environment Network Deputy Chair, John Asquith, said there was a desperate need for the policy. “Each year, we see increasing heat waves, more powerful storms and increased flooding,”

Asquith said. “It is clear from the science and international concerns that climate change is real and accelerating. “While there are strategies available to push back on climate change, there is little evidence that anything meaningful will happen either nationally or internationally to stop or slow climate change. “Hence, we need our Council to be prepared to take action when all other levels of government fail. “This must include readiness of emergency services, access and buildings above flood levels, and keeping essential services such as roads, rail and communications operating. “My advice to everyone is be prepared, plan ahead and listen to real expert advice, not opinions. “I often receive letters or messages from selfappointed opinion makers who are clueless. “Don’t be misled, climate change is real and it is dangerous. “Council cannot determine what will happen, but they can advise or regulate what should be done to protect ourselves and our homes.” Source” Agenda item 4.5 Central Coast Council Ordinary Meeting, Jul 8 Media statement, Jul 8 John Asquith, Community Environment Network Reporters: Merilyn Vale and Terry Collins

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ollowing 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 retreat” omitted.

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The opening comes four years after the State Government closed the Woy Woy RMS office in the face of community protest. Member for Gosford Ms Liesl Tesch has welcomed the opening of the Service NSW Centre. “This is a major win for the community,” Ms Tesch said. “Fifteen thousand locals signed a petition. “There were debates in the Parliament, and it was only the community commitment that made this happen. “The RMS office should never have been removed in the first place and (its removal) was a serious betrayal to the local community.” Ms Tesch said the centre would be a step up for locals looking to complete vital State Government transactions with more than 1000 additional services available to Peninsula locals who have been forced to travel to Gosford or Erina for assistance.

Member for Gosford Ms Liesl Tesch in front of new Service NSW Centre in Woy Woy

Patonga hotel sold for second time in two years

The installation of a new stormwater gross pollutant trap in Trafalgar Ave, Umina Beach, has been delayed after the discovery of asbestos containing material at the site.

“It is business as usual in all of our venues and The Boathouse Group looks forward to continuing to serve its guests at all of our

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Homelessness service providers march to raise awareness

She said she had been calling for a full service centre on the Peninsula since her election at the 2017 by-election. It was important to keep a human face for government services when dealing with the community, she said. “So much is going online these days, but we’ve got an older population here on the Peninsula. “Making them rely on a fully digital service is just not fair, especially if things go wrong,” she said. “There is still more work to do as the hub doesn’t accept cash at this stage. “We will keep the pressure on and let the Minister know how important it is that we don’t exclude parts of our community who rely on cash payments.” The centre in Deepwater Plaza will employ 10 full-time staff members and a Cost of Living Advisor, who will provide advice on how to save money and access additional government support and subsidies.

locations,” the statement said. SOURCE: Media statement, 1 Aug 2019 The Boathouse Group Reporter: Sue Murray

Central Coast Council has commenced asbestos remediation works and engaged licensed asbestos removal contractor, with work expected to be completed by August 9. Council unit manager Mr Luke Sulkowski said work on the installation was stopped immediately after bonded pieces of asbestos were discovered during excavation. “Expert advice was sought to test the soil to determine the amount of contamination and if any small fibres were present,” Mr Sulkowski said. “Our licenced contractors are now removing the contaminated soil, as per legislative requirements, and have been conducting on-

SOURCE: Media release, 29 Jul 2019 Luke Sulkowski, Central Coast Council

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Community members encouraged to vote for their favourite project

a j o r homelessness service providers on the Coast took to the streets of Gosford on August 7, in the middle of Homelessness Week (August 4-10), to highlight the issue of housing affordability in the region.

Uniting local homelessness service, Doorways, coordinated the march, and was joined by other homelessness service providers including Coast Shelter, CatholicCare, Bungree, Wesley Mission, Central Coast Community Council, Central Coast Council,

and Regional Youth Support Services (RYSS). “We are seeing record numbers of people walk through our doors because they are experiencing or are on the verge of homelessness,” Uniting Youth and Homelessness Service spokesperson, Vicki Daley, said. “There has been no more pressing time for the local community to come together to find solutions and advocate for more affordable housing stock in this community.” Daley said the march was intended to bring awareness to the local homelessness crisis. “Twenty-four thousand people are experiencing

housing stress and more than 3,000 are currently on the affordable housing waiting list on the Central Coast,” she said. “The Central Coast housing affordability crisis is growing rapidly and requires increased affordable housing stock, as well as compassionate and creative community action.” Marchers left Burns Park at midday and proceeded down Mann St to Kibble Park, where stalls and activities were on offer, along with recovered food cooked by Masterchef Season 1 winner, Julie Goodwin. Source: Media release, Jul 29 Uniting

An initiative of the State Government, the program was established in 2018 to give communities a say in what projects they want to see in their local area take shape. Grassroots democracy is at the core of the program, with communities able to read through nominated projects. The projects are listed via each electorate, with 17 projects listed across the Gosford electorate and 11 across Terrigal. A breakdown of each project is below, and Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, and Member of the Legislative Council for the Central Coast, Taylor Martin, say residents need to vote, and in force, if they want to see their favourite project funded under the highly competitive program. “Across the Central Coast, almost 50 projects have been successfully nominated,” Crouch said. “I anticipate that we will see strong support for this initiative, so I encourage everyone to make their voices heard,” Martin said. Voting is done through the My Community Project website and closes on August 15, with the successful projects to be announced in September. Anyone looking to vote will need an up to date Medicare Card and My Service NSW account.

This project will see a kitchen and storeroom facilities installed at the hall. The hall has undergone major renovation works since 2007 but does not have kitchen facilities. A kitchen and storeroom have been earmarked under stage two of the development works but works are not set to be completed until 2020. The school already has $37,000 in residual funds available to put towards the project. New disability transport van for Sunnyfield, Central Coast Amount sought: $79,391 Project Sponsor: Sunnyfield Sunnyfield is a member based, registered not-forprofit charity that specialises in supporting people with intellectual disability. Sunnyfield hopes to purchase a wheelchair modified van that will enable the organisation to transport its Central Coast clients to access and engage in their community, fostering a sense of belonging and helping to create a more vibrant and inclusive society. Pathway improvements at Gosford Golf Club Amount sought: $200,000 Project Sponsor: Gosford Golf Club

the green are subject to inclement weather and can at times negatively impact on golfers’ ability to play the game. It is hoped that new pathways will improve safety and increase participation from elderly and disabled golfers. The club regularly provides competitions and coaching clinics to the Special Olympics Group, and with paved walkways, it is believed the club will be able to flourish as an empowering and inclusive golf hub for the region.

Silent protest brings Council meeting to a standstill

Community consultation is expected to take place within six months on a concept design for an upgrade to the roundabout at the intersection of Rawson Rd with Ocean Beach Rd.

Kariong Oval Equal Access Path Amount sought: $200,000 Project Sponsor: Kariong United Football Club This project will allow the Football Club to install an Equal Access Pathway, providing a safe egress for people of all abilities to travel from the carpark and nearby Community Centre to the oval. The new pathway will assist people in wheelchairs, parents with strollers and those with mobility challenges to access and enjoy the oval. It will also make it easier for equipment to be taken from the Hill to the Oval and will provide recreational linkages to the oval and Mt Penang.

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The initial concept would be for traffic lights incorporating pedestrian crossings. Central Coast Council received a federal government promise during the recent federal election campaign of $16.5million for the intersection upgrade. Cr Richard Mehrtens asked for an update on the matter at the June 11 council meeting. The answer was given at the August 12 meeting. Roads unit manager Ms Jeanette Williams wrote the report which said the project had some complexity due to the constrained environment which would require

bout 150 supporters of the airport at Warnervale brought a Central Coast council meeting to a standstill when they stood in silent protest at a decision on Monday night, August 12. The Mayor, Jane Smith, called an adjournment and the Youtube livestream was turned off when the people started to stand in silent protest as councillors failed to rescind a decision made at a previous meeting. The previous meeting had decided to remediate land near the runway that had been “reportedly” cleared in August or September, 2015. Only Cr Greg Best spoke in favour of the rescission motion and

Some of the airport supporters at the council meeting with (centre front) Ben Morgan from the Australian Owners’ and Pilots’ Association and Andrew Smith, CEO of the Central Coast Aero Club when it went to the vote, nothing wrong. Best motion calling on runway. only Councillors Pilon, The meeting was council to fast track the The night had begun McLachlan, Burke and adjourned and numerous airport users licence with five supporters of Marquart supported him. councillors left the room. agreement. the airport speaking at The gallery was full with The councillors did not the public forum which Security staff and every seat taken. council officers tried debate the motion but began at 5pm. Earlier in the evening, to get people to leave moved immediately to With the Code of the Mayor had directed the gallery, saying the vote on it after Cr Best Meeting Practice stating the people standing to meeting would not introduced it. that residents only speak be moved to an overflow recommence until they Only two of the 13 on items on the agenda, room where they could did. councillors present did they had three items watch the proceedings to choose from and it However, people said not vote for it. on video. they had a democratic This was the third item caused confusion among When the vote was right to be there. about the airport and the the councillors who taken, residents in The Mayor said the two result was applauded by attempted to question the gallery who were further matters about the airport supporters the speakers. supporting the airport the airport were likely to with most of them then The Mayor told stood in silence. the councillors many be deferred unless the leaving the meeting. Other people who gallery emptied. Earlier, the councillors times they were asking attended the meeting to The stand-off continued had voted to engage questions on the wrong hear about other matters for about 15 minutes. an external specialist to items. including the new tree Central Coast Aero The Mayor then called undertake an up-to-date policy remained seated. the meeting to order and survey and analysis of Club General Manager, The Mayor asked the asked councillors if they the obstacle limitation Andrew Smith, talked surface at the southern about the height of the residents to clear the were willing to continue. gallery and some people They voted to continue and northern ends of the trees being a safety did leave the room but and the meeting moved airport and to start the issue and asked for about half the group on to the next airport required environmental more consultation from studies to seek approval council. refused to go, yelling issue. to manage tree heights out that they had done The last speaker was, This was another Cr on the approach to the

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Consultation on intersection upgrade ‘in six months’

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everal projects Gosford Electorate Projects This project will allow the Golf Club to improve its across the former Peats Ridge Community Hall access pathways around the Gosford LGA have been listed in the 2019 Amount sought: $200,000 golf course for the benefit of members and guests. My Community Project Project Sponsor: Peats Ridge Currently, pathways around program. Public School

SOURCE: Media release, 31 Jul 2019 Member for Gosford, Ms Liesl Tesch

going air monitoring throughout the removal process. “The first two days of air quality monitoring reported that concentrations were consistent with normal background levels and normal construction processes will resume once the asbestos contaminated material is removed from site.” The installation of the new trap will reduce litter entering the beach and waterway downstream. It will be cleaned by a large suction truck on a recurrent schedule. Mr Sulkowski said that community members can play a role in reducing the impact of litter on local beaches and waterways. “It’s up to all of us to ensure less litter makes it to the stormwater in the first place - putting rubbish in the bin or taking it with you is the best way to keep our waterways clear,” he said.

Pollutant trap installation delayed by asbestos find

The Boathouse Hotel at Patonga has been sold after operating for less than a year under new ownership. The hotel was sold along with seven other Sydney restaurants owned by the Boathouse Group to “two family investment offices from within NSW”. In a statement to Peninsula News, The Boathouse Group said the rapid expansion in the previous year, particularly the opening of The Boathouse Hotel Patonga and Barrenjoey House, resulted in the need to rectify financial pressures and recapitalise. “This purchase by new equity partners provides the investment the group requires to continue delivering the experience our guests know and love,” the statement said. Group founders Pip and Andrew Goldsmith will continue to manage the day-to-day operation of the businesses and look forward to working with new majority owners.

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Tash Richardson, 16, who said she gained her recreational pilot licence at the airport. She asked council to do whatever it could to continue the airport operation. “The cost of becoming a pilot is the same as getting a university degree and that money goes straight into the local community,” she said, describing the airport’s accessibility and community as what made it attractive. Cr Doug Vincent asked if Richardson thought the airport should become a jet airport. “The way it is at the moment is perfect,’’ she replied, to cheers from the gallery.

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Source: Central Coast Council meeting, Aug 12 Items 2.4, 6.1, 7.1. Journalist, Merilyn Vale

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Leagues Club field is to become “a world-class public space”

negotiation with utility providers and nearby property owners. This would likely result in relocation and possible acquisition costs. Initial concept design proposals for the upgrade had been undertaken, with the preferred option being a “signalised intersection including pedestrian walk phasing”. “Discussions with utility providers and neighbouring property owners will be undertaken, prior to community consultation taking place,’’ the report said. “It is anticipated that the community consultation will occur in late 2019 or early 2020.” Ms Williams said the upgrade was a priority and would “address congestion, traffic and safety concerns”. SOURCE: Central Coast Council agenda 4.5, 12 Aug 2019

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The area of tree canopy cover at Woy Woy declined by 173 hectares between 2005 and 2014, while the area of impervious surfaces increased by 84 hectares and unplantable space increased by 113 hectares. Woy Woy contained the greatest area of impervious cover on the Coast at 3.94 square kilometres followed by Umina at 3.54 square kilometres. The Peninsula as a whole now has less than 10 per cent tree canopy cover. Those are the figures provided in Central Coast Council’s draft Greener Places Strategy which is now open for public comment. A consultants’ report within the strategy states that “this pattern of land cover change, particularly

the significant tree canopy loss, has substantial implications for the future liveability … and the health and well-being” of the urban environment and the local community. The strategy states Woy Woy’s land area as 22.9 square kilometres (2290 hectares), while Wikipedia puts it at six square kilometres (600 hectares). The report states: “The suburb of Woy Woy contains two lobes, one urban (eastern) and one vegetated (western). Considered individually, the urban lobe may be one of the hottest in the council (area).” It noted that Woy Woy had a relatively low level of canopy cover, but it would have been even lower if a large area of Brisbane Water National Park was not included. Blackwall, Booker Bay, Ettalong Beach, St Hubert’s Island, Umina Beach and Woy Woy were among the top 18 suburbs identified for planting to increase their tree canopy. Urban heat island mapping has

Introduction of a Local Planning Panel is seen as a power grab

he NSW G o v e r n m e n t ’s introduction of a Local Planning Panel (LPP) for the Central Coast early next year is seen as a “power grab” by Mayor, Jane Smith.

The roundabout at the intersection that is to be upgraded

Peninsula has hottest suburbs on the Coast Ettalong, Umina, Booker Bay and parts of Woy Woy are the hottest suburbs on the Central Coast, all measuring more than four degrees above average, a new report has found.

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shown that on hot days the forest within Blackwall Mountain is more than four degrees cooler than urban housing in Ettalong Beach. In the five years between 2013 and 2018, the report found that temperatures at Ettalong and Booker Bay had increased further compared to background levels in bushland. Ettalong increased by 2.6 degrees while Booker Bay increased by 1.8 degrees. Urban development was the primary cause for warmer suburbs, according to the report prepared by Seed Consulting Services which was included in the draft. The report said dark coloured, impervious surfaces such as bitumen roads and dark roofs could absorb large amounts of heat, while artificial turf, rubber soft fall matting used in playgrounds, and bare ground could also be amongst the hottest land surface types in an urban landscape. “Importantly for the urban heat island effect, bitumen roads retain this heat into the evening and re-

radiate heat well into the night. “In contrast, green space featuring living turf were cooler than average during the day and night.” About 74 per cent of the Central Coast consists of native vegetation, of which about half occurs in conservation areas managed as reserves, State Forests and National Parks. Outside of these areas, urban trees may provide habitat for other threatened species, the report said. These included the eastern osprey which may roost or nest in very tall Norfolk Island pines in the Blackwall area or the greyheaded flying fox, swift parrot and little lorikeet which may forage on flowering eucalypts. The report said urban forests may act as a stepping stone between patches of bushland, allowing wildlife to disperse or migrate across the region. The strategy proposes mechanisms to “sustain and enhance the urban forest canopy

across all land parcels in the urban suburbs”. It aims to increase the level of tree planting in the 18 priority suburbs with the greatest level of Urban Heat Island Effect; It will implement successional planting in Council passive open space reserves; Public trees that are removed would be replaced by planting two new trees in the same suburb. Private developers would be required to complete “high quality landscaping” in medium and high density development through future changes to Council’s Development Control Plan. More information may be found and submissions about the strategy may be made at www.yourvoiceourcoast.com/ GreeningCentralCoast The draft strategy is on public exhibition until September 5. SOURCE: Website, 15 Aug 2019 Greener Places Strategy, Central Coast Council

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ork is expected following public consultation The park will also feature highlighted the importance of bushland ecosystem that will share local Darkinjung to begin on the and with input from the dozens of new trees, quality open space as a part of complements the park’s and non-indigenous history proximity to the waterfront,” of the site by encouraging redevelopment Darkinjung Local Aboriginal thousands of native plants and Gosford’s revitalisation. an innovative ‘tidal terrace’ “The revitalisation is going he said. exploration, interaction with of Gosford’s Leagues Land Council. which will draw water from from strength to strength with “The park will incorporate nature and learning.” Club Field before the end Stokes said the nature inspired design, which the bay at high tide and cranes in the sky and new wild play and water features Project leader, the Hunter and of the year. features new picnic areas drain at low tide to create an residential and commercial interspersed between newly- Central Coast Development

State Planning and Public Spaces Minister, Rob Stokes, was on the Coast on August 15 to release the final designs for waterfront field, set to transform it into “a worldclass public space”. A draft plan for the project was released prior to the 2019 State election, with the final plans having been drawn up

and amenities, walkways, an inclusive playground and water play areas, would set a new standard for public spaces across the state. “The final designs showcase best practice in creating exemplary play spaces that invite everyone in the community to stay and play,” he said.

ecosystem that changes from hour to hour. Stokes said close attention would be given to a proposal by the St Hilliers group to redevelop the adjoining former Gosford Public School site to ensure it integrated with the new-look field. Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, said the revamp

building work underway, as well as high quality public spaces for locals and visitors to enjoy,” Crouch said. Darkinjung Chairperson, Matthew West, said he was proud to have contributed to what will be a special place for the Central Coast community. “These stunning designs feature a living, breathing

planted trees, thousands of Corporation (HCCDC), will call native plants, picnic areas, for tenders within days. amenities and walkways. Source: “Sandstone representations Media release, Aug 15 of indigenous sea creatures Planning and Public Spaces Minister, Rob Stokes will be exposed at low tide Media release, Aug 15 while ‘canoes’ will be available Darkinjung Local Aboriginal to play on when the water Land Council rises. Interview, Aug 15 Planning and Public Spaces “It is fantastic that the Minister, Rob Stokes unstructured play zones

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The LPP will remove another layer of decision making from Central Coast Council, meaning that council will only have jurisdiction to decide on developments under the value of $5M. A Central Coast LPP is expected to be in place by early 2020 and will consist of a chair, two independent experts appointed by council from a Minister endorsed pool of independent, qualified people, plus a community representative. When in place, Central Coast Council will decide development applications under $5M and those valued between $5M and $20M will be referred to the LPP for a decision. Developments valued at more than $20m will go to the Joint Regional Planning Panel for a decision. State Significant Developments have their own approval framework, separate to those two planning panels, and are determined by the Department of Planning. Mayor Smith said this “intervention is unnecessary and is the latest in a series of moves by the state government

NSW Planning and Public Spaces Minister, Rob Stokes, on the Central Coast with Terrigal MP, Adam Crouch to take planning powers has spoken directly to region’s planning system” away from communities”. him about concerns with and it is expected to speed up the decision “The community could the LPP. “I was hoping the making process. rightly be concerned … “The Central Coast is we have seen the recent voice of our community case of the NSW Planning would be heard and it is growing and the new LPP Department overriding extremely disappointing is needed to ensure that a City of Sydney that the state government major developments are decision to oppose a has moved this way,” she planned and delivered in a strategic way,” he said. tower development at said. Pyrmont … and this NSW Planning Minister Darkinjung Local calls into question the Rob Stokes said the Aboriginal Land Council independence of our Central Coast LPP has also welcomed the planning system,” Mayor followed independent Central Coast LPP. Smith said. reviews showing that With 3,700ha of “Councillors are elected existing panels in NSW landholdings, Darkinjung by the community to were performing very well is the largest nonmake decisions on behalf to deliver better planning government landowner outcomes. of the community. on the coast. “The panel will free-up “We are accountable to Chairman, Matthew them for the decisions we councillors to focus on West, said that under the long-term strategic the Darkinjung Delivery make. they “The imposition of a planning to lead the Framework, Local Planning Panel delivery of the region’s were working with the removes power further goals and priorities,” he NSW government to progress development from members of the said. Liberal MLC for the projects such as community and erodes their capacity to have a Central Coast, Taylor housing, employment, Martin, said the Central education and training voice.” Mayor Smith has been Coast is the latest in a opportunities. “We are very pleased part of Local Government statewide network of NSW delegations to the LPPs and it would bring about the LPP because transparency it will ensure a greater Planning Minister and “greater and accountability to our level of transparency,

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Earthworks about to start for retail town centre at Warnervale

arthworks are set to start in September for the retail town centre at Hilltop Park, Warnervale, and the NSW Government is investing $1.2M towards critical water and sewer infrastructure upgrades. Spokesman for the Hilltop Park residential development, Dan Ahearn, said these earthworks would start the process of shaping the site into a neighbourhood retail centre. “There will be a medical centre, a supermarket, a variety of smaller retailers, offices, a children’s play area and a yet-to-be announced child care centre,” he said. Liberal MLC for the Central Coast, Taylor Martin, said the government’s investment

Earthworks for the retail town precinct at Hilltop Park, Warnervale, (centre of this picture) to start in September was critical in planning pipelines. is expected to grow by Town Centre,” he said. for new housing in the Work will include 75,500 people between Dan Ahearn said home area and to deliver a high preparation of a final 2016 and 2036, so it’s buyers were showing a quality and dependable business case for funding important we have the strong resurgence into water supply for these of construction work, infrastructure in place the property market new communities. design of water and to meet this demand,” after the effects of the This investment will sewerage infrastructure Martin said. borrowing threshold cuts, cover all preliminary and site investigations “This investment builds the federal election result work on 1.5km of water including survey, on the NSW Government’s and two interest rate cuts main, two sewage pump geotechnical assessment commitment in the from the Reserve Bank. stations, 1km of sewage and environmental Central Coast Regional “And the strong surge pressure main and three assessment for the water Plan 2036 to deliver in residential sales at railway crossings for and sewerage work. a vibrant and well Hilltop Park is riding water and sewerage “The Central Coast connected Warnervale on the back of the

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announcement that the retail precinct is set to start civil construction next month,” he said. “Following the success of stage one, and due to high demand for this residential estate, we are bringing forward the release of stages two and three, with an excellent choice of premium lots.” There are three or fourbedroom designs, with an entry price starting at $497,500 for a completed house and land package. Ahearn said the addition of the town centre precinct at Hilltop Park would favourably impact on the lifestyle and convenience for residents, creating a community hub within the estate. Source: Interview, Aug 1, Dan Ahearn, Hilltop Park Media statement, Jul 8 Central Coast Council Media release, Jun 19 Taylor Martin, Central Coast MLC Journalist, Sue Murray

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Comments sought on the Tuggerawong Shared Pathway P lans are now open for public comment on the next three kilometres of the Tuggerah Lake shared pathway loop.

The recently completed first stage of the loop connected Friday St through to Tuesday St, at a cost of $995,000. Stages 2 to 4 work will connect Tuesday St to Palmer St, along a foreshore route, and then stage 5 breaks out into five options around the Rocky Point/Tacoma area, but all leading to Don Small Oval. The 750m Stage 2, between Tuesday and February Sts, is expected to start in March, 2020 and finish in June, costing $750,000. Stages 3 and 4, from February St to Palmer St, should be finished in 2021. Meanwhile, the five choices for Stage 5 are open for community consultation to decide the preferred route. Options A and B

Community comment is open for the five choices for stage 5 of the Tuggerah Lake shared path loop will both traverse the expensive of the choices Palmer St, along Wolseley the most number of trees. foreshore reserve with an at an estimated $5.8M. Ave, connecting to the All options will impact elevated boardwalk over Options D and C also road into Don Small Oval. a significant number of the water around Rocky follow Palmer St, then Options D and E are the trees. Point. High St, and a ramp will shortest routes, between Throughout the whole While Option A follows be built for Option D 1,020m and 1,125m at project, for every tree foreshore all the way to to the foreshore, while roughly $3M cost. removed, council will Rocky Point, Option B Option C continues along Even though the 1,480m replant a minimum breaks away to follow Marine Pde to the Rocky Option A is likely to be the of five native trees, Palmer St down to the Point foreshore. most picturesque route including casuarinas and point. Option E is away from as it follows the foreshore paperbarks. Option B is the most the foreshore and follows all the way, it will impact

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Delta Electricity claims pollution report should be considered flawed and misleading C

laims of e x c e s s i v e sulphur dioxide air pollution coming from Vales Point Power Station have been refuted by Delta Electricity, labelling them “sensationalist and misleading”. Company spokesman, Steve Gurney, said “once again, we see activist groups seeking to create community fear based on selective and misrepresented data”. The Nature Conservation Council last week released “new analysis” showing that sulphur dioxide in air quality tests at Wyee in 2018, had six times exceeded World Health Organisation pollution standards. “Daily average concentrations of sulphur dioxide (SO2) in Wyee, near Vales Point coalfired power station, have climbed sharply over the past three years, from one exceedance (of the WHO standard) in 2016 to two in 2017, and six in 2018,” the Nature Conservation Council (NCC) claims. The Wyee air quality monitoring station is operated by Delta, and their self monitoring statistics are available on the Delta Electricity website, under Environmental Licences & Monitoring. NCC is calling on state and federal environment ministers to strengthen air pollution standards to meet the WHO

recommendations. The National Environment Protection Council is currently undertaking a review of the National Environment Protection (Ambient Air Quality) Measure which includes national standards for sulphur dioxide. The NCC says the Australian standard for SO2 is 11 times weaker than the WHO recommendation, and even though state and federal environment ministers are reviewing SO2 standards, they are only proposing a standard that is still 2.5 times weaker than the WHO’s. The Australian standard is 80ppb or 228 ug/m3 average over 24 hours, while the WHO standard is 7ppb or 20 ug/m3 average over 24 hours, according to the NCC. Dr Ben Ewald, spokesman for Doctors for the Environment Australia, said high SO2 levels posed serious health risks and were associated with low birthweight in newborns, respiratory disease, diabetes and premature death, indicated by HealthStats NSW. “People deserve to breathe clean air as a basic human right,” NCC Chief Executive, Chris Gambian, said. “Our state and federal governments must strengthen air pollution standards to match the WHO guidelines and owners of coal power stations must clean up

their act. “Big businesses that run coal power plants like Vales Point have been dumping millions of tonnes of pollution into the air we breathe for years. This must stop. “They must bring them in line with world’s best practice and sulphur dioxide emissions can be reduced by 96 percent by coal power stations installing pollution control devices called Flue Gas Desulfurisation.” This technology is required in many countries, including the USA and Europe, but not in Australia, the NCC said. Greenpeace Australia Pacific spokesman, Jonathan Moylan, says that according to Delta’s own environmental monitoring page, in June alone, the ageing Vales Point Power Station pumped out air pollution at rates six times higher than the legal limit for Chinese power stations and nine times higher than the European legal limit. “Environment Minister, Matt Kean, has the power to prevent this ageing clunker pumping out toxic air pollution at levels that are illegal around the world, as well as championing the WHO guideline for sulphur dioxide in the current review of clean air standards,” Jonathon said. Delta Electricity spokesman, Steve Gurney, says the difference between

Australia and other parts of the world, such as the USA and Europe, is that Australia’s coal is typically low in sulphur, which leads to lower emissions of SO2. “Even based on tighter European standards, the Vales Point Power Station emissions would meet those standards,” Gurney said. “The sulphur scrubbers that some refer to are expensive to install and operate and are necessary in countries such as the USA which have higher sulphur content in coal and are needed to bring sulphur emissions down to the level that we in Australia have due to our low sulphur coal. “The reality is that to introduce this technology would add cost to the average household electricity bill with very little environmental gain”. Gurney said that, simply, Australia was able to control sulphur emissions by limiting the input (maximum sulphur content in coal) where as other countries had to control the output (scrubbing sulphur from the flu gasses). Delta Electricity operates under the conditions of an Environmental Protection Licence which is regulated by the NSW Environmental Protection Authority. Gurney says the claims by the Nature Conservation Council are “sensationalist and misleading”.

“Delta takes its duty of care to the local community and environment seriously and the SO2 emissions are well below current national standards and there have been no exceedences of the sulphur dioxide limits in Delta’s licence. “This is another example of anti-power station activists seeking headlines in the media rather than engaging constructively in the scientifically rigorous review process,” Gurney said. “The WHO guidelines relied on by the NCC make it clear that they are not air quality standards and that, when setting national standards, governments should consider their own local circumstances. “Independent EPA analysis consistently shows that air quality on the Central Coast and Lake Macquarie is very good and among the best in NSW. “It also concludes that levels of nitrogen dioxide, sulphur dioxide and carbon monoxide easily meet national standards. “Specifically, it found that sulphur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide met national standards in the lower Hunter during 2018.” Gurney said the NCC relied on a report of Newcastle GP and environmental activist, Dr Ben Ewald, to support their claims about health effects, yet a scientific peer review has

discredited this report, finding that it “estimated emissions and potential concentrations using a very rough approach” and that a “review of this approach indicated that it should be considered flawed and misleading, not based on good science”. Gurney said, specifically to the NCC claims, the peer review also concluded that “the science does not support the quantification of the incidence of type 2 diabetes or low birth weights as health outcomes”. “Once again,” Gurney said, “we see activist groups seeking to create community fear based on selective and misrepresented data, which is then related to conclusion in discredited reports. “The actual data and air quality monitoring do not support these sensationalist and misleading claims by the NCC,” Gurney said. Source: Media release, Aug 21 Nature Conservation Council Website HealthStats NSW Media release, Aug 21 Greenpeace Media statement, Aug 22 Steve Gurney, Delta Electricity Website, Delta Electricity, Environmental Licences & Monitoring Peer Review: Dr Ewald Report, Mar 6 Environmental Risk Sciences Pty Ltd NSW Government Annual Air Quality Statement 2018 Journalist, Sue Murray

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Council is the 31st Australian local government to declare a climate emergency C

entral Coast Council has declared a climate emergency after a motion was put forward by ALP Councillor, Kyle MacGregor, making it the 31st Australian local government to do so. Three councillors left the room before the debate, declaring pecuniary interest conflicts did not allow them to stay. Three other councillors voted against the motion. They were Councillors Greg Best, Chris Burke and Troy Marquart. The declaration directs the CEO to prepare a report on the costs to implement a series of measures including immediately implementing council’s climate change policy and setting council’s emissions reduction target below 2017/18 levels. Cr MacGregor also asked the report to identify opportunities and support for local industry that reduces emissions or increases community resilience to climate impacts, and employment opportunities that would encourage a just transition away from fossil fuels. It included advocating for local workers in the power and mining

Supporters of the climate declaration pose for the camera at the council meeting industries to transition into new employment that reflect their skills and pay levels and developing the Warnervale Employment Zone and other land on the coast as job hubs for industries such as renewable energy, smart manufacturing, robotics, and other sustainable industries. At the start of the meeting, when councillors declare their conflicts of interests, Cr Bruce McLachlan asked for clarification on whether he needed to leave the meeting as he believed the declaration could create a substantial increase to his home

insurance charges. After the Director of Governance, Evan Hutchings, said that each councillor had to make up their own mind on the issue, Crs McLachlan, Jilly Pilon and Rebecca Gale Collins left the chamber during the debate. Cr MacGregor said that declaring a climate emergency was an important step for council to take to stand shoulder to shoulder with the millions of Australians who demanded that all levels of government take immediate and effective action on the climate

change emergency. Afterwards he said he was pleased that the Central Coast had joined 30 other councils in Australia. “This motion puts us in line with other major metropolitan councils such as Wollongong, Newcastle, Sydney City Council and North Sydney Council. “However, our motion goes even further with practicable action to not only respond to this threat to our people, but to provide high quality modern jobs for our people with the establishment of a just

transition authority here on the Central Coast, and the development of our employment lands in line with this. “This will provide high quality, high paying local jobs for highly profitable businesses engaged in smart manufacturing, renewable energies and other modern technologies. “Council must provide strong action and advocacy for our community and region on a range of issues and there is no greater threat to our local community’s amenity and infrastructure than

climate change. “Our region is also home to coal fired power stations and we must respond proactively to look after our workers in these industries as we transition our economy for the future.” Cr MacGregor said that real action on climate change should not be seen as an economic threat, but rather, an opportunity to diversify local economies, develop productive and profitable businesses and provide opportunities for economic development. “I am pleased that a majority of councillors decided to listen to our community and local businesses in supporting this motion and now it is time to stop the debates and navel gazing on the issue of climate change, tackle the issue head on and make the most of the opportunities afforded to our region and our people in doing so,’’ he said. “This motion had overwhelming support from our community and I am always pleased to exercise my powers in the chamber to represent their views and deliver what tangible and positive action I can for our Central Coast residents and businesses during my time on council.” Source: Meeting, Aug 26 Central Coast Council Item 8.2 Journalist, Merilyn Vale

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What Climate Emergency? L

iberal Cr, Troy Marquart, led the opposition to the Climate Emergency Declaration at Central Coast Council’s August 26 meeting. “What’s the emergency?” he asked, when he grilled one of the speakers in the public forum, Greg Olsen. Olsen said the evidence was visible: high temperatures, bushfires, water issues, drought, bleaching of coral. “We don’t have coral here,” Cr Marquart said and was asked by the Mayor not to interrupt the speaker. Cr Marquart then asked about lower emissions food. “Don’t eat as much beef,’’ Olsen said, “Eat more vegetables.” “And why would we ban gas?” asked Cr Marquart. “It was a huge emitter of CO2 emissions,’’ Olsen said. “So the gas industry has to go as well,” Cr Marquart said. He also questioned the next speaker, who introduced herself as Donna, asking her if she was a member of the community group, Extinction Rebellion, and she said she was. Later in the evening, when the council meeting was held, Cr Marquart spoke against the declaration which had been put forward by Cr

Supporters of the climate declaration pose for the camera at the council meeting Kyle MacGregor and and Futures, said that letterbox, then they know calling supporters part of information was given what they are dealing on July 22 at a meeting with. the “great unwashed”. “That’s an emergency, Cr Marquart offered that Cr Marquart did not but in three minutes an alternative motion: attend. He then spoke to the and 19 seconds we that council rule out consideration of planned motion, saying the word heard about how the retreat, managed emergency was very Warnervale Employment realignment or time emotive, like the whole Centre is going to have all this new greens, it limited development subject seemed to be. consent in any form due “The author of this sounded like Julia Gillard, to negative impact of particular motion spoke all these green jobs, we’re such policies to more for three minutes and going to be putting paths than 20,000 properties some seconds, but we around duck ponds, in the Local Government didn’t hear once what the basket weaving. Area. emergency is and I also “It didn’t mention once He said the original asked an earlier speaker what the emergency is. please articulate motion wanted to “turn to “Are the seas going to something for the old rise? If seas are going to us all into vegans”. He started with couple at the foreshore rise tomorrow, then let’s asking questions about of Ettalong, something start doing something something about planned retreat emissions that council tangible, pumped out and a textile they could touch; because we are going staff member, Ricardo ok the sky is going to fall to have to look at Martello, Executive in, ok, the sea is going compensation for people Manager, Innovation to come up past my here on the coast.

“What is the emergency? “What is the responsibility to Council when the great unwashed of the Extinction Rebellion come here and start to glue themselves to Mann St Gosford like they did in Brisbane. “I was on my way to a meeting in the entertainment centre the second time they did it this year and so instead of being a 20 minute drive from the airport it took me about four hours. “Because a bunch of climate change nut cases decided to superglue….” The Mayor cut in, asked him to moderate his language and be respectful in his debate. “Thank you, Madam Mayor, some very confused Extinction Rebellion individuals decided to glue themselves to a road and affect the whole world. “At least they could articulate we don’t like Adani, they should have went a bit further north to do it but they wanted to create massive issues in Brisbane. “If we are going to have that in Mann St, Gosford, at least have the bottle, at least have the mettle, to tell people what the emergency is, otherwise pull off the socialist head and pop on a pumpkin because there is no point, it is absolutely embarrassing, the word emergency, there is serious things in the pdf that was forwarded

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through, talking about world war two and Hitler and the Nazis within this pdf that was sent to us. “That should not be equated with this issue here, we should not be so emotive, we should not be using the word emergency. “This council has done more than enough, we should not be chasing other councillors to say we’ve done the same, socialist comrade. “This is not what the people on the Central Coast need, this is not what is going to benefit the people on the Central Coast.” Cr Marquart then spoke about three councillors, Jilly Pilon, Rebecca Gale Collins and Bruce McLachlan, who had excused themselves from the debate, citing pecuniary interest considerations. “That’s why we have councillors out there, because anyone who has worked hard and owned a house is going to have increased premiums from this folly.’’ His motion was lost with only Crs Chris Burke and Greg Best supporting him. Cr MacGregor closed debate on his original motion and it was passed with only Crs Marquart, Burke and Best voting against it. Source: Meeting, Aug 26 Central Coast Council Agenda Item 8.2 Journalist, Merilyn Vale

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Regional Development Australia Chair calls for open and transparent discussion on airport R

e g i o n a l Development Australia, Central Coast, (RDACC) is calling on Central Coast Council to commence open and t r a n s p a r e n t discussion with the community about the future of Central Coast Airport at Warnervale, in response to the ongoing concern of many residents and business leaders. RDACC Chair, Phil Walker, said our community must be provided with all available information, including the release of all studies, documentation, expressions of interest, potential issues and available options, to help them make an informed decision on this substantial development opportunity. “It’s important that the community is aware of how this development will affect them,” he said. Walker added that, in principle, RDACC supported the intended development of a light aviation precinct on the Central Coast due to the potential benefits for the region, including local jobs, investment opportunities, precinct activation and economic benefits.

Regional Development Australia, Central Coast, Chair, Phil Walker “However, at this stage, our continuing position on this matter is that more detailed independent studies, and extensive, unbiased community consultation on all options, opportunities and constraints are required,” Walker said. “While RDACC is encouraged by recent statements regarding continued investigations into the airport development,

it encourages council to engage in direct consultation with the broader community, equipping all key stakeholders with the necessary information regarding this critical issue.” RDACC will formally write to council and the NSW government to clarify its current position on the airport’s future and formally request they initiate certain actions.

The RDACC wants council to proactively investigate the viability of developing a light aviation precinct on the Central Coast with the intent of creating local jobs, attracting investment opportunities, activating the Warnervale Employment Precinct and the potential flow-on economic benefits that this type of development could deliver to the region.

The RDACC wants to see extensive impartial community consultation on all available options, opportunities and constraints in the development of a light aviation precinct on the Central Coast. An independent expert organisation or panel should be engaged to objectively assess all information regarding the airport’s future, says the RDACC, and make

an informed decision on the best way forward for our local community, surrounding regions and NSW. “Our region needs established, transparent consultation and formal decision making processes in place to ensure appropriate consideration is given to these large scale, complex economic activation precincts being established on the Central Coast,” Walker said. “As Central Coast residents and business leaders, we deserve better outcomes for our region. “We all need to work together to address the economic and social challenges that we continue to face. “This will require strong bipartisan leadership, unprecedented collaboration and effective negotiation to deliver what is required for the Coast,” Walker said. RDACC is part of a national network of committees dedicated to growing strong and economically viable regional communities by developing regional growth plans and strategies that support economic development, create new jobs, encourage skills development and attract business investment. Source: Media release, Aug 22 Chair, Phil Walker Regional Development Australia Central Coast

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News In Brief, Central Coast Council 18 priority suburbs for urban greening The community is being invited to comment on a Greener Places plan. It is a strategy prepared by Central Coast Council to promote and enhance urban greening by planting and maintaining trees in public places. Council plans to increase tree planting in 18 priority suburbs – Bateau Bay, Blackwall, Blue Bay, Booker Bay, Davistown, Ettalong Beach, Gorokan, Kariong, Killarney Vale, Lake Haven, Point Frederick, St Hubert’s Island, The Entrance, The Entrance North, Toowoon Bay, Umina Beach, Woy Woy and West Gosford. Also, any over-mature trees removed will be replaced by planting two new trees. Council will ensure private developers contribute by completing high quality landscaping in their developments. Rooftop gardens and green walls are

encouraged. The community can view the plan and make comment before September 5 online at www. yourvoiceourcoast.com/ GreeningCentralCoast

Approval for open pile burning Large property owners within prescribed zones across the Coast can carry out open pile burning of dry and dead vegetation, subject to numerous conditions. These include land parcels greater than 4,000sqm within prescribed zones, the size of vegetation piles, safety precautions, minimising smoke hazard, notification to adjacent property occupiers and adherence to total fire ban periods. Landowners don’t need a permit for open pile burning from Council but they must give 24 hours’ notice to either NSW Rural Fire Service Central Coast District Office, Fire

and Rescue NSW Central Coast Office or the local fire station.

Lake Haven question time There will be an opportunity to meet Council staff and ask questions or put forward your concerns when they are at a “pop up” booth at Lake Haven Shopping Centre, Goobarabah Rd, from 10am to 12 noon on Thursday, August 29.

Have your say on Landcare program Council is calling for feedback from the community on the draft Landcare Program plan which is now on public exhibition. The plan aims to bring together all the environmental volunteers under one program. Mayor Jane Smith said council was investing in the work of volunteers because they were on the front line in protecting the Coast’s environment.

“From restoring their local patch and collecting and propagating seeds, to park maintenance and rubbish removal, our volunteers are making a big difference at the grass roots level,” she said. The new plan proposes a new identity for the program and identifies ways to expand that enables greater participation in the future. It is on public exhibition until September 12, online at yourvoiceourcoast.com/ GreeningCentralCoast

Bill shock averted Central Coast Council will no longer have to stump up an extra half a million dollars to pay a levy imposed by the State Government as the State Government has reversed its plan. In May, council received an invoice from Revenue NSW for $4,825,320 for its emergency services levy contribution for 2019-20. This was $624,977 more than the previous

year’s levy - a 14.9 percent increase. Council voted at its May 13 meeting to support Local Government NSW in calling for the State Government to cover the initial additional increase to local governments for the first year. On August 13, Acting Premier, John Barilaro, and Local Government Minister, Shelley Hancock, announced that the State Government would cover the initial increase. Local Government NSW welcomed the “reversal of bill shock” saying it was the clearest indication yet that the State Government was genuinely committed to an equal partnership with local government.

Involved in planning Coast development A Community Participation Plan (CPP) will be open for public comment from August 29 to September 26. This plan will work

alongside the Central Coast Engagement Framework to keep the lines of communication open about planning matters and development proposals. Mayor, Jane Smith, said it was important to provide every opportunity for the community to have a say in the future direction of the Central Coast. “We value transparent and meaningful communication and use our community’s feedback to drive strategic decision making and expenditure,” she said. “It’s important that residents have a look at the draft plan and have their say.” The plan is online at yourvoiceourcoast.com

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GLOBAL CLIMATE STRIKE Tuggerawong shared pathway Stage 2 to Stage 5 Council is seeking community feedback on the remaining stages of shared pathway on the Tuggerah Lake foreshore through Tuggerawong, Rocky Point and Tacoma. This project will extend the increasingly popular 'Tuggerah Lake loop', forming part of a 'missing link' and improving access to local shops, schools and play areas. Stage 1 of the project oﬃcially opened in August 2019 and extended the pathway from Friday Street to Tuesday Street in Tuggerawong. Stage 2 to Stage 5 of the project will extend the shared pathway for a further three kilometres to connect Tuesday Street, Tuggerawong through to Don Small Oval, Tacoma. The pathway will be three metres wide, making it accessible to walkers, cyclists, parents/carers with prams and community members who use wheelchairs or other mobility aids. Community members are invited to provide feedback on the remain stages of the project by:  Visiting yourvoiceourcoast.com/TSP2-5  Attending the Drop-In Information Session on 5 September 2019, 3.30pm-7.30pm, Lakelands Community Centre (3 Literary Close, Kanwal)

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

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

Consultation on Consultation on intersection Peninsula has hottest suburbs intersection upgrade upgrade ‘in six months’ on the Coast ‘in six months’ Community consultation is Ettalong, Umina, Booker Bay and

expected take place withinwithsix utility parts providers of Woy Woy are the hottest Community to consultation is negotiation expected to take place within and nearby property owners. This would likely suburbs result in months on ona concept for an on the Central Coast, all six months a concept design design for an upgrade relocation and possible acquisition costs. upgrade to the roundabout at the measuring more than four degrees to the roundabout at the Initial concept design proposals intersection of Rawson Rd for the upgrade had been intersection Rd with above average, a new report has with Ocean Beachof Rd. Rawson undertaken, with the preferred The initial concept would be option being a “signalised Ocean Rd. for trafficBeach lights incorporating intersection including found. pedestrian pedestrian crossings. Central Coast Council received a federal government promise during the recent federal election campaign of $16.5million for the intersection upgrade. Cr Richard Mehrtens asked for an update on the matter at the June 11 council meeting. The answer was given at the August 12 meeting. Roads unit manager Ms Jeanette Williams wrote the report which said the project had some complexity due to the constrained environment which would require

walk phasing”. “Discussions with utility providers and neighbouring property owners will be undertaken, prior to community consultation taking place,’’ the report said. “It is anticipated that the community consultation will occur in late 2019 or early 2020.” Ms Williams said the upgrade was a priority and would “address congestion, traffic and safety concerns”.

Crouch welcomes Service NSW centre opening

Bouddi bushcare group wins regional award

Council to seek greater integrity in assessment process

Council completes sporting works program

the significant tree canopy loss, has substantial implications for the future liveability … and the

Woy’s land area as 22.9 square

Booker Bay had increased further

vegetation, of which about half

planting in Council passive open

has less than 10 per cent tree canopy cover. Those are the figures provided in Central Coast Council’s draft Greener Places Strategy which is now open for public comment. A consultants’ report within the strategy states that “this pattern of land cover change, particularly

if a large area of Brisbane Water National Park was not included.

could absorb large amounts of heat, while artificial turf, rubber soft

flowering eucalypts. The report said urban forests

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the top 18 suburbs identified for planting to increase their tree canopy. Urban heat island mapping has

types in an urban landscape. “Importantly for the urban heat island effect, bitumen roads retain this heat into the evening and re-

migrate across the region. The strategy proposes mechanisms to “sustain and enhance the urban forest canopy

radiate heat well into the night. “In contrast, green space featuring living turf were cooler

across all land parcels in the urban suburbs”. It aims to increase the level

Council retains treehealth register longer Eight one-bedroom than average during the day and of tree planting dwellings in the 18 priority and well-being” ofPrivacy the urban screening housing in Ettalong no Beach. suburbs with the greatest level of urban environment and the local In the five years between 2013 night.” About 74 per cent proposed of the Urban Heat Island Effect; and 2018, the nursing report found that under new tree community. policy required for home for Umina It will implement successional The strategy states Woy temperatures at Ettalong and Central Coast consists of native

The area of tree canopy cover kilometres (2290 hectares), while compared to background levels in occurs in conservation areas space reserves; Central Coast Council retained It will no longer be a requirement Interested residents have until at Woy Woy declined by 173 has managed as reserves, State Public trees that are removed Wikipedia puts it at six square bushland. hectares between 2005 and 2014, kilometres (600 hectares). Ettalong increased by 2.6 Forests and National Parks. be replaced by planting two itswhile significant register andstates: will “The forsuburb Peninsula Village 29 would to trees comment on a the area of tree impervious degrees while Booker to Bay provide Outside ofAugust these areas, urban new in the same suburb. The report surfaces increased by 84 hectares of Woy Woy contains two lobes, increased by 1.8 degrees. trees may provide habitat for other Private developers would be and unplantable increased one urbanto(eastern) require treespaceassessments be screens to the of species, development application forqualityan Urbanprotect development was privacy the threatened the report required to complete “high and one by 113 hectares. landscaping” in medium and high vegetated (western). Considered primary cause for warmer suburbs, said. Woy Woy contained greatest five individually, the urban residents lobe may according to the report prepared These included the eastern density development house” through conducted by thelevel qualified opposite the newby nursing “eight multi-dwelling area of impervious cover on the be one of the hottest in the council Seed Consulting Services which osprey which may roost or nest future changes to Council’s Coast at 3.94 square kilometres (area).” was included in the draft. in very tall Norfolk Island pines Development Control Plan. arborists with the adoption of its home extension in Pozieres Ave, proposal for 433 Ocean Beach Rd, followed by Umina at 3.54 square It noted that Woy Woy had a The report said dark coloured, in the Blackwall area or the greyMore information may be kilometres. relatively low level of canopy cover, impervious surfaces such as headed flying fox, swift parrot and found and submissions about new policy on now Monday, August Umina. Umina Beach. Thetree Peninsula as a whole but it would have been even lower bitumen roads and dark roofs little lorikeet which may forage on the strategy may be made at The draft strategy is on public Booker Bay, Ettalong fall matting usedbe in playgrounds, act on as aour stepping stone TheBlackwall, full articles and more can seen onmay line website Beach, St Hubert’s Island, Umina and bare ground could also be between patches of bushland, exhibition until September 5. SOURCE: Beach and Woy Woy were among amongst the also hottest land wildlife to disperse or www.centralcoastnews.net They can besurface seenallowing on www.peninsulanews.info Website, 15 Aug 2019 Greener Places Strategy, Central Coast Council

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Leagues Club field is to become “a world-class public space”

Amenities blocksat Forresters Beachand Terrigal arebeing upgraded Central CoastCouncil is gettingset for summer,with upgrades toamenity blocks atForresters Beach andTerrigal Surf Life SavingClub now underway. Councillors say that $97M in Stateand Federal funding is not enough Central CoastCouncil has beenallocated morethan $97M in ork is expected following public consultation with inputoverthe from the begin on the and State toandFederal funding redevelopment Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Council.report to past 18 months, buta of Gosford’s Leagues Land Stokes said the nature Club Field before the end Meeting Council’sOrdinary inspired design,onJuly which of the year. features new picnic areas 22State saw severalcouncillors claiming Planning and Public and amenities, walkways,

“The final designs showcase best practice in creating exemplary play spaces that invite everyone in the community to stay and play,” he said.

Lewin was last seen by family members on July 28 and they are extremely worried about her safety. Lewin’s bank records indicate that she could be somewhere in the Tuggerah Lakes area.

the Central Coast, but as of August 26, almost a month on from her disappearance, there have been no sightings of Lewin. Lewin is described as a Caucasian female in her early 30s, 160cm tall with a thin build, fair complexion and shoulder length brown hair.

It is understood Lewin’s mother lives on

Source: Website and interview, Aug 26 Col Lott, Tuggerah Lakes Police District

Rescue Squad undergo training exercise in the trees

he Central Coast Volunteer Rescue Squad recently underwent a training exercise with a twist when they took to Treetops Ourimbah’s Networld to conduct some special operations and rescue training.

They were joined by NSW Ambulance Special Operations Team (SOT) paramedics to go through different types of rescue scenarios in the event a patient suffered an injury in the netting attraction at the park. “Crews managed to do a walkthrough of the different areas of the net structure and

devise possible rescue solutions in the event of an emergency. “A huge thank you to the team at Tree Tops for allowing us to come along for the morning,” said Rescue Squad President, Joel Dawes. Source: Website, Jul 27 Joel Dawes, Central Coast Volunteer Rescue Squad

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Masterplan DA for Central Coast Quarter is being lodged

The revitalization ofthe southern end ofMann St, Gosford,is a step closer withproperty group St Hilliersto lodge a masterplanDA for its Central CoastQuarter in September.

Somersby rezoning proposal could make history

Strategy onpublic exhibition

A Artist’s proposal to rezoneland at Central CoastCouncil hasprepared images of the latest plans for Leagues Club Field Somersbyis the first to beconsidered a draftStrategy, called theGreener The park will also feature highlighted the importance of bushland ecosystem that will share local Darkinjung dozens of new trees, quality Government’s open space as a part of complements park’s and non-indigenous history under theState Places the Strategy,to promote, thousands of native plants and Gosford’s revitalisation. proximity to the waterfront,” of the site by encouraging an innovative ‘tidal terrace’ he said. exploration, interaction with newplanning frameworkto maintain andenhance urban “The revitalisation is going which will draw water from from strength to strength with “The park will incorporate nature and learning.” provide greeningacross the CentralCoast the bay at high indigenouspeople tide and cranes in the sky and with new wild play and water features Project leader, the Hunter and drain at low tide to create an residential and commercial interspersed between newly- Central Coast Development greaterpowers determiningthe by planting andmaintaining trees ecosystem that changes from inbuilding work underway, as planted trees, thousands of Corporation (HCCDC), will call hour to hour.

inclusive playground and well as high quality public native plants, picnic areas, for tenders within days. Spacesfull Minister, Rob Stokes, The articles andanmore can be seen Stokes on line on our website www.centralcoastnews.net Coast Community News said close attention spaces for locals and visitors amenities and walkways. was on the Coast on August water play areas, would set ondesigns newsa specifically tobepost areas 2250, 2260“Sandstone and articles can also be read Source: and new standard for related public would given tocode a proposal to enjoy,” Crouch2251, said. representations 15 focusses to release the final Media release, Aug 15 spaces across the state. by the St Hilliers group to Darkinjung Chairperson, of indigenous sea creatures for waterfront field, set to shared Planning and Public Spaces on your mobile phone by going to www.coastcommunitynews.com.au. redevelop the adjoining former transform it into “a worldclass public space”. A draft plan for the project was released prior to the 2019 State election, with the final

Madeleine Lewin still missing after a month

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Leagues Club field is to become“a world-class public space” Work is expectedto begin on theredevelopmentof Gosford’s LeaguesClub Field before the endof the year.

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uggerah Lakes Police District has asked locals to be on the lookout for missing Gladesville woman, Madeleine Lewin.

Central Coast Council will seek the support at the Local Government Conference for greater integrity in planning and building assessment and certification.

Member for Terrigal Mr Adam The Bouddi Bushcare Group has Central Coast Council has Crouch has welcomed the opening been rewarded for their long term announced completion of its $1.9 SOURCE: of a new Service NSW centre inCoast efforts to improve national parks million works program for sporting Central Council The roundabout at the intersection that is to be upgraded agenda 4.5, 12 Aug 2019 Woy Woy earlier this month. on the Peninsula. facilities around Woy Woy.

shown that on hot days the forest within Blackwall Mountain is more than four degrees cooler than

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Gosford Public School site to ensure it integrated with the new-look field. Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, said the revamp

Matthew West, said he was proud to have contributed to what will be a special place for the Central Coast community. “These stunning designs

will be exposed at low tide while ‘canoes’ will be available to play on when the water rises. “It is fantastic that the

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Police are on the hunt for this man for armed robbery

uggerah Lakes Police District are appealing for public assistance after an armed robbery at San Remo earlier this August.

Lake Munmorah man wants the thief or thieves that stole his car and burnt it out to know just how severely their callous act has impacted his life. 75-year-old John Samson is a single retiree doing his best to get by. John’s 1994 Daihatsu Charade sedan was his link to the community. It wasn’t all that flash, but it got John where he needed to be whether it be the weekly grocery shop, doctors’ appointments and everything in between. That was until the night of August 14 when it was stolen from the front of his home off the Pacific Hwy at Lake Munmorah. It was found the next morning out the front of Lake Munmorah High School a smouldering ruin. It’s been a little over a week since the wanton destruction of his car and John is now faced with the dilemma that is getting around on the Central Coast without your own vehicle almost daily. John said he’s now in a state of limbo with no real solution to his problem. “I’m stuck. “I can’t afford to

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buy a new car, even a second hand one and public transport to Lake Munmorah is not good. “The last time I went to the shops at Lake Haven I got on a bus at 9am and had to wait three hours for one that came back to Lake Munmorah “I don’t know what to do,” John said. John, who recently fought a battle with prostate cancer, is also now at major risk of missing crucial medical appointments across the Coast. “I’ve got regular appointments at Blue Haven and with specialists. “I have to get blood tests done all the time. “Not having a car is a real nightmare for me,” John said. John said he’s still waiting to hear from Tuggerah Lakes Police District regarding the incident and said he

wasn’t sure if he’d be able to pursue legal action against the perpetrator given financial constraints. John is now holding out hope that he could be financially compensated through Victim’s Services NSW or a similar service, but given that most financial support packages for victims of crime are reserved for victims associated with homicide and other violent crimes, it’s doubtful John will receive financial support, at least from Victim Services NSW. John had this message for the person(s) who stole his car. “I can’t go anywhere, I can’t do anything and I’m at a major loss. “My Greenslip was fully paid up and I’ll probably never get that money back either. “What you did has cost me so much,” John said. Detectives from Tuggerah Lakes Police District are currently investigating this incident and are requesting the community’s assistance in identifying those persons responsible. Source: Interviews, Aug 16, 22 John Samson, Lake Munmorah Dilon Luke, Journalist

Shortly after 5:30am on Saturday, August 3, two men with their faces covered entered a shop on Liamena Ave, San Remo. It is alleged a female employee was threatened with a firearm and demands for cash and cigarettes were made. The pair fled the scene through a nearby park. Police from Tuggerah Lakes Police District attended a short time later and established a crime scene.

olice are appealing for the public’s help following a s u s p e c t e d deliberately lit fire in Doyalson. Firefighters from NSW Rural Fire Service and Fire and Rescue NSW were called to a small grass fire at the intersection of Rutleys Rd and the Pacific Hwy, Doyalson at about 8:30pm on

Thursday, August 22. Once the fire was extinguished, a bottle with a wick implement protruding from it was located nearby. Police were contacted, with officers attached to Tuggerah Lakes Police District attending and commencing inquiries. Investigators are now appealing for the public’s

assistance and are calling for anyone who may have captured dashcam footage while driving through the area around the time of the fire. In particular, police are searching for a small blue sedan which was reported to be driving north toward Newcastle on the Pacific Hwy around the time of the fire. Source: Media release, Aug 23 NSW Police Media

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ust where are the p o l i t i c a l processes taking us as a regional identity? We had the NSW Government demand the review of a merger between Gosford and Wyong Councils with the intent of a full amalgamation. Only months later, it was official, with both councils’ staff and Central Coast residents wondering where this was taking us, possibly becoming just another Sydney suburb. Two years later we still have segregation when contacting Council either by phone, the internet or by mail. Staff continue to be retrained with very little evidence that all is above board or if we are going forward.

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We were appointed a Minister for the Central Coast by the NSW Government, it was then downgraded to a Parliamentary Secretary and subsequently neither now exists. We certainly don’t have any community leadership coming from any level of government, leadership that is focused on a sustainable, healthy and prosperous Central Coast future.

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The Central Coast Regional Plan 2036 has gone remarkably quiet, with the former Regional Coordinator in charge of the plan mysteriously being terminated and yet the proposed 40,500 new dwellings plus $180M worth of mineral extractions such as the Wallarah 2 coal mine continue to be developed, yet who exactly is leading this unsustainable charge? The intent to dissect the Regional Plan 2036 into digestible portions must have been a Council decision when the first of many, the Structure Plan Greater Lake Munmorah was announced, yet it too has gone remarkably quiet. The mooted Regional Park also at Lake Munmorah has vanished and reliable sources tell me there are plans in the making that the community will not like. Symbolic efforts to include the community through individual submissions or surveys on many topics have been made, and no matter how much effort is put in by the community, their efforts always fall on

deaf ears. The best you may receive as acknowledgement of your efforts could be a one pager, with very few answers to your concerns or issues raised within your submissions. It concerns me that even though I believe that most Councillors and staff are professional in their approach to planning, very few have the credentials to understand what is happening by way of the bigger picture, choose not to understand or have a conflict of interest. Councils and local politicians at all levels have boundaries, yet the environment does not. What is proposed for the Northern Central Coast will never be collated with what is proposed for the lower Lake Macquarie region or vice-versa. It is a recipe for a planning disaster that has a State Government riding rough shod over the third largest Local Government area in NSW. Email, Aug 12 Gary Blaschke, Lake Munmorah

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ave you noticed how the media here in Australia describe the Australian terrorist who did so much death and destruction at that Mosque in New Zealand as a gunman?

Muslim terrorist. Now Australian media get your facts and stop showing your bias. This could be a practice run for a major terrorist attack here on home soil by an Australian Terrorist. Stay alert, stay alive.

Imagine if it was a Muslim, the headlines would be screaming

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Women golfers raise $23,500 on annual Charity Golf Day T

he Central Coast Women’s District Golf Association held its annual Charity Golf Day at Wyong Golf Club on August 12. After a successful year of fundraising for Wyong based women’s health

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The funds were raised through this year’s Bay to Bay Running Festival, which the Trotters coordinate each year. A special presentation day was held on August 3 to present beneficiaries of this year’s event with cheques. The Emergency Departments were one of this year’s major beneficiaries along with Camp Breakaway at San Remo, which received $40,000. It’s understood the funds delivered to the Central Coast Local Health District will be split between both departments and cover the cost of purchasing new equipment to enhance patient care. Source: Website, Aug 20 Central Coast Health

which was aided by some very generous local businesses. “We thank them all,” said Association member, Judy Wicks. Source: Media release, Aug 13 Judy Wicks, Central Coast Women’s District Golf Association

Nominations are now open for Stars of the Central Coast

The Coast’s two Emergency Departments have benefitted from a $30,000 donation

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centre, Rose Cottage, District President, Pam Johnstone, presented Rose Cottage staff, Paula Jarmin and Leanne Lott, a cheque for $23,500. “Our Central Coast lady golfers can be very proud to have contributed these funds to Rose Cottage. “A fantastic effort,

ominations are now open for the 2020 Stars of the Central Coast campaign. The campaign is a fundraising event that sees Central Coast residents, business leaders and public figures partnered with a professional dancer to raise funds for the Cancer Council. The campaign culminates in a grand performance at Gosford’s Laycock St Theatre and in the six months the campaign runs, the participating ‘stars’ are challenged to learn a full dance routine whilst battling it out to raise the most funds.

The campaign is coordinated by the Central Coast Branch of the Cancer Council and has seen more than 60 Central Coast locals raise over $800,000 for the cancer charity since its inception six years ago. The 2019 campaign saw the local stars compete as couples for the first time and was one of the most successful campaigns yet, raising more than $120,000. Cancer Council NSW Central Coast Branch Community Relations Coordinator, Jaynie Moloney, is calling for nominations. “Stars of the Central Coast is a fantastic journey of fun, fundraising and jazz hands.

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Made up of a group of community minded women, the Ourimbah Hospital Auxiliary has been operating since 1946, and in that time, has raised over $90,000 for the Central Coast Local Health District, which has gone towards the purchase of vital equipment for Gosford Hospital. It’s also one of the smallest of the 204 registered Auxiliaries in NSW, but in their seven decades, they’ve proven to be one of the most dedicated.

Auxiliary President, Toni Brewster, said the members were pleased to be recognised for their efforts but said the real accolades should go to the community that has supported the Auxiliary’s fundraising all these years. “We have a very good community that know everyone benefits from supporting the hospital. “Without the community and the locals who support us, we’d never be able to achieve the funds that we’ve been able to. “They’re the ones that deserve a pat on the back,” Brewster said. The anniversary also coincided with the Auxiliary’s 2019 AGM, which received a special visitor in the form of

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Ourimbah Hospital Auxiliary celebrated 73rd anniversary embers of the O u r i m b a h Hospital Auxiliary celebrated the organisation’s 73rd anniversary on July 8.

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Federal Member for Dobell, Emma McBride. McBride congratulated the ladies of Ourimbah Hospital Auxiliary for their enduring dedication to bettering the Central Coast’s hospitals. “The ladies of the Ourimbah Hospital Auxiliary truly embody the motto of the movement, ‘Let us hold high the lamp of service for the welfare of our hospitals’. “Congratulations to the Ourimbah Hospital Auxiliary for 73 years of service to our community’s hospitals,” McBride said. Source: Website, Jul 8 Emma McBride, Federal Member for Dobell Interview, Jul 29 Toni Brewster, Ourimbah Hospital Auxiliary Dilon Luke, Journalist

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udgewoi’s Bryan Dorfling, kicked off his Mental Health Walk for Awareness on August 23. In a bid to get regional, rural and metropolitan communities talking about mental health, Dorfling will be stopping in at various towns and cities along his mammoth 1,000km trek to discuss mental health and relevant services available to anyone struggling with their mental health. His journey will see him travel between 20-30kms a day as he makes his way north to Brisbane, with an end goal of arriving by

Bryan Dorfling October, which is national Mental Health Month, and specifically for the citywide Mental Health Walk event on October 6. A survivor of his own long battle with mental health, Dorfling said he wanted to take this opportunity to remind people battling their own mental health problems that no matter where you are help is available. A yoga instructor by trade, Dorfling has planned several events along the way with the communities of Port Macquarie, Coffs Harbour and Lennox Head all ones to watch out for. And it will be hard to miss Dorfling, whose

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Wadalba Community School held its 20th anniversary celebration

a d a l b a Community School held its 20th a n n i v e r s a r y celebration at The Art House Wyong on August 8.

The evening was a celebration of the trials and tribulations the school has faced in its two decades of providing high quality public education to the Northern Central Coast community. Guests were taken on a trip down memory lane through presentations from staff and students, past and present, as

Senior students from TLSC led the TLLC Leadership Conference

ore than 100 students from the Tuggerah Lakes Learning Community met at Magenta Shores on August 27 to take part in a l e a d e r s h i p conference. Students from Bateau Bay, Berkeley Vale, Brooke Avenue, Chittaway Bay, Killarney Vale, The Entrance and Wamberal Public Schools and all three campuses of Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College from

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Dwyer, said previous leadership conferences have helped those with natural leadership ability to mature into roles that are essential to a school’s success. “Leadership from students is highly prized because it demonstrates behaviour that young people relate to easily, strengthening the whole student body’s sense of purpose,” said Dwyer. Source: Media release, Aug 22 Sven Wright, NSW Department of Education

Wadalba Community School 20th anniversary celebrations well as commemorative those on and off stage exhibitions and who contributed to the memorabilia displays. night’s success,” said “Thank you to everyone Principal, Jason McGrath. who was able to join us Source: for the 20th anniversary Website, Aug 9 event and thank you to Jason McGrath, Wadalba Community School

HSC students to have an art and design works exhibition

ary MacKillop C a t h o l i c College, Warnervale, is hosting an exhibition of 2019 HSC students’ major art and design works in September.

The exhibition entitled Technique, is open to the public and will showcase the works of Visual Arts, Design and Technology and Industrial Technology course students. This exhibition will be

held on September 2, between 5.30pm-8pm in the MacKillop Arts Centre and Dreaming Cafe. Source: Website, Aug 9 Stephen Todd, Mary MacKillop Catholic College

Blue Haven Public School has celebrated its 20th anniversary

lue Haven Public S c h o o l celebrated its 20th anniversary with a special assembly and celebration event on August 6. The day’s festivities included market stalls, food vendors, amusement rides, novelty activities, live entertainment and a display of school memorabilia as the school’s gates were thrown open to the community to celebrate

two decades of learning at Blue Haven Public School. The celebration kicked off with an assembly that reflected on the school’s

history and celebrated the commitment of long time staff members. Principal, Paul McDermott, said the day went off without a hitch.

“As we reflect on the journey of our school, it is clear that we are a part of one of the best communities around. “Just as we are a finalist for the Government Primary School of the Year Award, Blue Haven as a community would definitely be a finalist for a Community of the Year Award,” McDermott said. Source: Website, Aug 6 Paul McDermott, Blue Haven Public School

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Lexi Ryan has qualified for national snowboarding championships akes Anglican Grammar School Year 3 student, Lexi Ryan, has qualified for the national snowboarding championships. “Lexi represented Lakes Grammar in Snowboarding at the state championships earlier this month and is now heading to nationals in Victoria in the coming weeks. “This is an outstanding achievement and we look forward to following your progress Lexi,” said Principal, Michael Hannah.

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Lucas McBurney has won the Primary School Public Speaking Competition

orokan Public School’s, Lucas McBurney, has won the Central Coast Primary School Public Speaking Competition.

McBurney won the competition’s grand final with a speech about the solar system where he outlined several facts about our solar system including how it was formed, how planets were made and the number of moons each planet has. Principal, Jesmond Zammit, said McBurney’s speech was outstanding. Source: Website, Aug 24 Jesmond Zammit, Gorokan Public School

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Blue Haven is Australia’s Primary School of the Year B lue Haven Public School (PS) has been named Australia’s Primary School of the YearGovernment, at the 2019 Australian Education Awards.

Source: Website, Aug 22 Michael Hannah, Lakes Anglican Grammar School

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Over 500 principals, teachers and elites of the Australian public and private education sectors watched on as Blue Haven PS Principal, Paul McDermott, accepted the prestigious honour. But the accolades didn’t stop there, as McDermott was also named Primary School Principal of the Year-Government, and received a highly commended for the Australian School Principal of the Year Award. The Awards are the result of a nationwide search conducted throughout March and February and are open to all private and public schools operating in the Australian education system. Each nominated school and individual was shortlisted off the back of their achievements over the past 12 months. Both McDermott’s individual awards and the school’s award reflect the great lengths that staff have gone to over the past three years to transform Blue Haven PS. Three years ago, the school was one of the worst on the Coast. Academically, it had slumped into the bottom 10 per cent in growth for students in Years 3-5 for NSW Primary Schools in 2016, leadership was sparse and student behaviour and engagement was at an all-time low. McDermott took on the role of Principal in August, 2016, and the turnaround was instantly noticeable. In 2017 and 2018, the school ranked in the top 6 per cent in the state for the same category, with students continuing to flourish inside and outside of the classroom. McDermott credits his staff and a major overhaul of the school’s learning framework for the change, with the new framework allowing

Blue Haven Public School Principal, Paul McDermott

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for detailed individual student performance assessment so teachers can quickly identify a student’s needs and ensure no one is getting left behind. In the same vein, a revamping of the way the school engages with its community has helped curb behavioural incidences and boosted relationships between students, teachers and the wider community. The complete 180 has seen Blue Haven PS the school recognised as the best primary school in the country. McDermott said the awards were reflective of the successful integration of these changes and

the dedicated staff who delivered them. “It was an outstanding night for our school and our community. “We know we’ve been doing great work, but we didn’t go into it expecting to win. “It’s a surreal feeling. “Some of the staff are still pinching themselves to make sure it’s real,” McDermott said. McDermott said that while the awards were validating for staff, the real winners were the school community.

Source: Website and interview, Aug 26 Paul McDermott, Blue Haven Public School Dilon Luke, Journalist

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by providing professional attire and interview coaching. The donation from AFA will assist with the renovation and relocation of the boutique into a purpose-built space, complete with change rooms, at the Wyong Neighbourhood Centre. “The AFA is pleased to assist women who have

faced severe challenges and who seek to gain employment. “The team at Because We Care Boutique do a wonderful job assisting many grateful local women on their journey,” the AFA’s Sophie Doyle said. Source: Media release, Aug 6 Amy Massingham, Morgans

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Organisers pleased with Festival attendance

ver 5,000 people descended on The Entrance and surrounding suburbs to enjoy the final day of the 2019 Central Coast Country Music Festival, which ran from August 9-11.

Around 12,000 people attended the event over the two days and three nights that it ran, with Council estimating more than $550,000 was injected into the local economy based off figures supplied by the National Institute of Economic and Industry Research. This year’s festival marked the 19th instalment of the event with its longevity put down to its broad appeal in the stacked event line-up, which offered so much more than just

country music. Venues across Wyong, Wamberal, Bateau Bay, Long Jetty and The Entrance all took part, with the seaside suburb’s Memorial Park and Waterfront Plaza maintaining their status as the festival’s major event hubs. On the 11th, both hubs were transformed into a smorgasbord of events and activities with everything from line dancing, whip cracking, amusement rides and good old fashioned country cooking on offer, to complement the line-up of celebrated Australian country music feature artists that took to the main stage on the day. Artists included Lizzie Steadman, Christie Lamb, The Viper Creek Band, Sunny Cowgirls, Amber Lawrance and Veronika

Lawson, and Terrigal’s Chelsea Berman Duo. A Council spokesperson said the event had proven extremely popular with feedback collected through onsite surveys revealing locals and visitors alike appreciated Council’s commitment to putting on themed live music events that offered “amazing sound quality, enjoyable music and the chance to see awesome Australian artists perform live.” The spokesperson said Council would be taking all guest feedback on board for planning of next year’s festival, with plans to increase the number of stages and feature artists already on the agenda for 2020. Source: Media statement, Aug 15 Central Coast Council Media Dilon Luke, Journalist

Powerful First Nations play is coming to Wyong

ainbow’s End, the award winning play written by i n d i g e n o u s Australian playwright and novelist, Jane Harrison, is coming to The Art House Wyong on September 10 and 11. Rainbow’s End is an inspiring First Nations story of hope and resilience, the bond of family and the power of the land, set in 1950s Victoria, and is widely studied as part of the HSC school curriculum.

This the latest production from Darlinghurst Theatre in association with one of Australia’s leading First Peoples’ Theatre Companies, Moogahlin Performing Arts. Director, Liza-Mare Syron, said: "Jane Harrison's play is a classic story of love and family against the backdrop of Aboriginal Australia in the 50s. “This account is beautifully constructed through the wonderful characters in the play and I believe it is one that will

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Community Hair Project and Southlake Marketplace founder nominated for an award

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Christine Mastello people facing hardships is a foodbank facility that such as poverty, operates at locations homelessness and across Gwandalan, Lake domestic violence. Munmorah and Lake Through the initiative, Macquarie that also Christine coordinates procures sanitary items hairdressers who and counselling for those volunteer their time to in need. deliver the service. A social worker by Christine has brought trade, Christine said the an army of volunteer Community Hair Project hairdressers, stylists and was born from a chance during a barbers to local front encounter line services including Southlake Marketplace Gosford’s Coast Shelter, day. Wyong’s Oasis Youth “A lady had brought her Centre and Because We three sons along on the Care Boutique, Compass day and we got to talking. Housing’s The Hub at “Her boys were so Tumbi Umbi and the excited about their Toukley Neighbourhood upcoming school photo Centre. day, but their mum quietly Southlake Marketplace relayed to me that she wouldn’t be letting them get their photos taken because she couldn’t afford to get them haircuts. “She told me she didn’t want them to look back one day and think they looked poor. “As a mum of three boys myself, this admission broke my

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heart,” Christine said. Not a day later, Christine had enlisted the help of a friend who was a professional hairdresser and all three boys’ hair was cut and their school photos paid for. That was two years ago and the start of the project. Since then the Project has taken off and Christine has enjoyed an unprecedented level of success for her efforts. She won the 2018 Australia Day Award for Lake Macquarie City Council for the Project’s work in that area and she was also a finalist in the 2018 NSW Women of the Year Awards, as well as the 2018 Regional NSW/ ACT Awards, but for Christine it’s not about the accolades, it’s about helping people who need it. “It can be hard for people to imagine how something as simple as a haircut can completely transform a person, but I’ve seen it firsthand and it’s thrilling to know that you had a part in changing someone’s life for the better,” Christine said. “Doing what I do you get to see some of the worst of humanity, but through the Project and Southlake, I also get to see the best,” she added. The 2019 winners will be announced at a gala evening in Melbourne this September. Source: Interview, Jul 29 Christine Mastello, Community Hair Project Dilon Luke, Journalist

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Regional Law Society donated $4,000 to domestic violence program

he Central Coast Regional Law Society donated $4,000 to Central Coast domestic violence program, Rondeley, on August 20, to boost the program’s services to women with children fleeing domestic violence. The donation will be used to fund two Get House Ready kits. The kits, which include whitegoods and appliances, will assist Rondeley to furnish new homes for women and children escaping violence. President of the Central Coast Regional Law Society, Rosemary Long, and Society Committee member, Michelle Meares, delivered the funds to Rachel Willis, Chief Executive Officer of Coast Shelter, who accepted on behalf of Rondeley. Long said the Society, which is made up of more than 180 Central Coast based lawyers, had opted to donate to the program after many of its members had witnessed firsthand the devastating effects of domestic violence through their work. “Lawyers on the Central Coast deal with the victims of domestic violence on a daily basis

through the Gosford and Wyong Local and District Courts, and the family lawyers of the Central Coast are also assisting clients with domestic violence regularly,” Long said. Recent Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOSCAR) data shows the Central Coast rate of domestic violence is on a sharp increase and the region now has one of the highest rates of domestic violence in NSW. In 2017, the region overtook Blacktown with a rate of 76.1 personal Apprehended Violence Orders (AVOs) per 100,000 population, compared to the south west Sydney area’s 56.2 AVOs. From 2017 to 2018, the rate of increase of domestic AVOs on the Coast has alarmingly doubled. The grant was made with the assistance of a Regional Grant from the Law Society of NSW. The Central Coast Regional Law Society is one of 29 regional law societies within NSW which represents and advocates for its members at the Law Society of NSW. A grant is available annually for each region. Source: Media release, Aug 20 Michelle Meares, Central Coast Regional Law Society

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Cigar box art comes to Wyong Creek

he Wyong Creek Community Hall F u n d r a i s i n g Committee has shared the secrets behind the success of their annual art show. Committee member, Paul Salmon, said the success of their show stems from their commitment to be anything but an ordinary art show. The Committee has been putting on the show for the past 10 years, and while their nine previous shows featured the same quirks here and there, a desire to switch things up with for this year’s upcoming show led to one member coming up with an idea to hold a show exclusively featuring ‘cigar box art’. “In a brainstorming session, Marion Farley came up with the idea of making this year’s art show exclusively for 9x5 pieces, also known cigar box art,” Salmon said.

Salmon said cigar box art originated in Melbourne in the late 1880s when a group of young artists put together an exhibition that consisted of paintings utilising discarded cedar cigar box lids as canvases. “These now famous young artists were Tom Roberts, Charles Conder and Arthur Streeton. “That concept obviously worked well for them back then, but now many of these paintings have been sold internationally for hundreds of thousands of dollars. “With these same grandiose thoughts in mind, the committee said yes to Marion’s idea and committed themselves wholeheartedly to this uniquely Australian way of presenting art,” Salmon said. With its original Valley Art Show title retained, the show now has a 9x5 Art Prize added, with $2,000 in prize to be

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Community Gardens are opening their gates for 10 days

offered. “It was decided for uniformity of hanging and presentation, that all entries would be on boards supplied as part of the entry free, but this of course meant not only having to design and make a large quantity of 9x5 boards that could be easily hung in either the landscape or portrait mode, but also meant the Committee needed to distribute them to artists wherever they may be in Australia,” Salmon said. Slowly but surely, the pieces are making their way back to the Committee with a number of stunning entries already received in preparation for the show which will run at the Wyong Creek Hall on September 7-8, with the pieces to be displayed again during the Yarramalong Valley Spring Show on September 15. Source: Media release, Aug 19 Paul Salmon, Wyong Creek Community Hall Fundraising Committee

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Bateau Bay Community Garden is taking part in Community Garden Week

o celebrate Community Garden Week, several Central Coast Community Gardens are opening their gates and inviting everyone to come along to events running from September 7-15. The Community Garden Week events provide an opportunity for the whole family to explore their local Community Garden. The program also includes workshops and demonstrations, plant sales, morning teas where visitors can meet their local Community Garden’s volunteer team and find out how to get involved. Mayor Jane Smith said Council proudly support community gardens and provide 14 parcels of land on the Coast to enable these valued spaces

that promote active and connected lifestyles for our community. “Community gardens provide inclusive and welcoming places for residents of all ages and abilities. “They are places to socialise and meet new people, to be active in the fresh air whilst learning new skills and growing your own organic produce. “They also provide the perfect place for people that want to garden but don’t have the time, space or resources at home,” Mayor Smith said. “Community Garden Groups are made up of committed and enthusiastic residents that provide an appreciated voluntary service in managing and maintaining each garden and demonstrate our community spirit. “I encourage everyone

to come along and discover their local Community Garden and what’s on offer,” she added. Community Gardens in the former Wyong Shire Local Government Area hosting events are: Gwandalan-Summerland Point Community Garden, Berkeley Vale Community Garden, San Remo Community Garden, San Remo Neighbourhood Centre’s Sunny Seeds Community Garden and Bateau Bay Community Garden. Council’s Buttonderry Waste Management Facility at Jilliby will also be hosting events as part of Community Garden Week. A full event program is available on Council’s website. Source: Media release, Aug 19 Central Coast Council Media

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Central Coast Cross Country: Fun Run & Presentation, Pioneer Dairy Wetlands, 2:30pm

WEDNESDAY, SEP 4

Central Coast Domestic Road Safety - On the Violence Update: General Road 65Plus, Practice Education Session, Club Umina, Free The Hunter New England Booking’s Required, and Central Coast Primary Yum Cha Festival of Small 10am, 4350 5387 Health Network, Ticketed, Bites, 6pm - 9pm Gosford Showground, 12pm - 6pm Gosford Bush Poets, Gosford Hotel, Printmaking Basics Free entry, 5:30pm Soft Ground, Found Objects & Pencils, Songs Of The North: Mark Vincent - A Tribute To The Makers Studio, Mario Lanza, Sydney Symphony Ticketed, 10am - 4pm The Art House Wyong, Fellows in Concert, Ticketed, 2pm Mark Vincent - A Tribute To The Art House Theatre, Mario Lanza, Ticketed, 7:30pm Free Babytime Classes, The Art House Wyong, 4335 1485 Erina Library, Ticketed - Booking’s www.thearthousewyong. No Booking required, Required, 2pm - 4:30pm com.au Wed & Fri - 10am THURSDAY, SEP 5 Spring 1950s Retro Be Connected: Digital High Tea, Connect Classes for 50+, Tuggerawong Shared Living Timbre,Ticketed, Tuggerah Library, Pathway 11:30am - 2pm Free - Booking’s required, Community Feedback, 10am - 2pm Let’s Talk Social And Lakelands Enviromental Justice Day, Community Centre, THURSDAY, AUG 29 Gosford Anglican Church, 3:30pm - 7:30pm 10:30pm - 4pm yourvoiceourcoast.com/

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FRIDAY, AUG 30 Roy Orbison & Buddy Holly: 2 Course Dinner & Show, Diggers at The Entrance, Ticketed, 6:30pm 4332 3399 Tuggerah Lakes U3A : A Play Readers’ Presentation by our Play Readers’ Group & Morning tea, The Entrance/Long Jetty RSL Hall, 10am - 12pm Possum Magic, Laycock Street Community Theatre, Ticketed, 30 & 31/08, 10am & 12pm Sessions

SATURDAY, AUG 31

The Sydney Hotshots, Diggers at the Entrance, Ticketed, 8pm Open Day: Turn of the Seasons, Narara Ecovillage, Ticketed, 10am Havana Nights Vol. 5, Coast Bar & Restaurant,, Ticketed, 6:30pm Central Coast Ethical Fair, Erina Community Baptist Church, 10am - 2pm

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Sydney Comedy Club, The Entertainment Grounds, Ticketed, 6pm - 11pm

FRIDAY, SEP 6 Tuggerah Lakes U3A presents a Talk on ‘The Wyong Estate (Alison Homestead), The Entrance/Long Jetty RSL Hall, 10am - 12pm

Father’s Day Lunch, Ocean Beach Hotel, 12pm - 3pm 4341 2322 www.obhotel.com.au

Father’s Day Lunch – Festival of Dad, Crowne Plaza Terrigal Pacific, Ticketed

MONDAY, SEP 2 4 Week Communication Course, Erina Leagues Club, 6pm - 8pm Kevin Bloody Wilson: F.U.P.C Tour 2019, Central Coast Leagues Club, Ticketed, 8pm

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School Spring Fair, Central Coast Grammar School, Free entry, 9am - 4pm Bonsai Open: A Premier Bonsai Event, Mingara Recreation Club, 9am - 5pm Acting Masterclass for Actors & Singers with John Bell Ao Obe, Central Coast Leagues Club, Ticketed, 1pm - 3:30pm Nathan Cavaleri “Demons” National Tour, The Rhythm Hut, Ticketed, 6:30pm

Central Coast Cactus & Succulent club: Spring Sales Day, Charmhaven Community Hall, 9am - 1pm

FREE Family Movie Night How to Train Your Dragon, Bellbirds Charity - Glitz Peninsula Recreation & Glam Dinner Dance, Precinct

Avoca Beach Surf Club, Ticketed, 7pm 11:30pm www.bellbirds.org.au

Wildplant Community Nursery Sale, CEN Office Ourimbah, 9am - 12pm

Wyoming Public School 50th Anniversary, Wyoming Public School, 10am - 2pm, Commemorative Path Opening w/ Emma McBride - 10:30am

TUESDAY, SEP 10

Linton Gardens Premier Bridal Fair 2019, Linton Gardens, Free entry, 10am - 2pm

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Rainbow’s End, The Art House Wyong, Ticketed, 10/09 7:30pm, 11/09 - 10am 4335 1485 www.thearthousewyong. com.au

Grandma Moses Art Competition and Exhibition, Gosford 50+ Leisure and Learning Centre, On from 10/09 - 12/09 Entries close 23/08 centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/ grandmamoses

Night and Day - The Doris and Shirley Show, Laycock Street Theatre Auditorium, Ticketed, 11am

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FRIDAY, SEP 13

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Sustainable House Open Day, Narara Ecovillage, Free - Booking’s required, 9:30am - 4:30pm

2019 Spring Fair, BlueWave Living 6 Kathleen Street, 9am - 1pm, 4344 2599

Gosford Musical Society Choir, Everglades Country Club Woy Woy, Ticketed, 1pm

Twin sisters duet: Alanna and Alicia, St Luke’s Hall, Ticketed, 7pm

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Fundraising Trivia Night For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals, Everglades Country Club Woy Woy, 6pm

The Wyong District Garden and THURSDAY, SEP 19 Horticultural Competition Open Day, Girls Night Out with Free entry, 10am - 4pm, Comedy Hypnotist Entries close 27/08, Wayne Donnelly, Presentation Day Central Coast Leagues 18/09, 2pm - Council Club - Parkview Room, Hair: The Original Tribal Building Wyong, Ticketed, 8:30pm Rock Musical, 4392 3271, To receive a 4325 9888 The Art House Wyong, copy of the list email www.trybooking.com Ticketed, fabill@bigpond.com COSS Connections Multiple Screening’s Guided Bush Walk, 4335 1485 Kincumber Mountain thearthousewyong.com.au/ Reserve, Ticketed, whats-on/hair 9am - 12pm, 4349 4756 FRIDAY, SEP 20 habitatforwildlife@cen.org.au Freedom & Equality Free Microchipping Phoenix Quartet: A Day, Concert Of Identity, Council’s Animal Care Balance And Harmony, Facility - Charmhaven Greenway Chapel 460 and Erina, 10am - 3pm Avoca Dr, Ticketed, Global Climate strike, www.centralcoast.nsw.gov. 2:30pm - 4:30Ppm, Gosford Waterfront au/pets PCMUSIC.NET Park, 12pm - 2pm The Entrance Food & Wine www.trybooking.com 0413933244

Open Day at Living Choice Alloura Waters, Festival, 1 Murna Road, The Entrance Lake House, 10am - 12pm Ticketed, 11am - 9pm 5353 5901

Evening Stars: History Week Open Day, Henry Kendall Cottage and Jane Rutter & Peter Historical Museum, Cousens in Concert, 11am - 2pm The Art House Theatre,

Country Women’s Association Mental Health Awareness SUNDAY, SEP 8 Week - Garage Sale, Corner of Ocean Beach Handmade on the Coast, Rd and West St, Woy Woy Wharf, 9am - 2pm 7:30am - 12pm The Hits of the Crooner, Laycock Street Theatre Auditorium, Ticketed, 8pm

Central Coast Concert Band: Sounds of Spring, Gosford RSL Club, Ticketed, 1pm

Saturday Night Spectacular: Marina Prior, The Royal Hotel Wyong, Ticketed, 8pm

Gosford World Vision Club: Fashion Parade And Afternoon Tea, Presbyterian Church Aussie Nightmarkets, Gosford, Ticketed, The Entertainment Grounds, 1:30pm - 4pm 5pm - 10pm

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Lions Car Boot Markets, Terrigal Lions Park, 6:30am - 1pm

The Swinging Sixties, Central Coast Leagues Club, Ticketed, 8:30pm, 4325 9888

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Crossroad Festival of Chamber Music, Greenway Memorial Chapel, Ticketed, 07 - 08/09 4324 7477

Night and Day The Doris and Shirley Show, Laycock Street Theatre Auditorium, Ticketed, 11am

2019 Gosford Art Prize, Gosford Regional Gallery, Free entry, 14/09 - 3/11, 9:30am - 4pm Inside a Rainbow Family Day Out, Gosford Showground, 11am - 5pm Alliance Française Conversation Group: Come and practice your French at any level, Erina Leagues Club, First attendance is free, 10am – 12pm

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Halekulani View Club Supports The Smith Family - Meeting, Lunch & Guest Speaker, All Welcome, 11am Annual Art Exhibition and Spring Fair, Wyongah Progress Association, 21/09 - 22/09, 10am - 3pm, Opening Night - 20/09, 6:30pm

SATURDAY, SEP 21

4th Annual Red Carpet Day! Ettalong Diggers, 9:30am - 1:30pm

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Symphony Central Coast: The German Masters of Fate, Central Coast Grammar School, Ticketed, 2:30pm

THURSDAY, SEP 26 Council Pop Up, Westfield Tuggerah, 5pm - 7pm yourvoiceourcoast.com

FRIDAY, SEP 27

SUNDAY, SEP 15 My Kids Market Central Coast, Scholastic Sports Stadium Terrigal, 9am 12pm

Grant Mcbride Memory Walk, Saltwater Creek Park, Tuggerah Pde, Long Jetty

Doug Parkinson’s Ultimate Tribute to Joe Cocker, The Ettalong Diggers, Ticketed, 8:30pm 4343 0111 www.ettalongdiggers.com

Neil Diamond The Man, The Music, Central Coast Leagues Club - Parkview Room, Ticketed, 8pm

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ENHANCED entries using bold typeface with an address, phone number and a live link are available for a small fee. Photographs can also be added for a small fee. All display advertisers are entitled to a free enhanced entry.

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The Entrance Camera Club scoops the pool in photographic competition M embers of The E n t r a n c e Camera Club Inc. had great success in the Northern Photographic Federation’s (NPF) Photographic Competition. The Federation is an affiliation of 10 clubs from across the Central Coast, Lake Macquarie, Newcastle and The Hunter. This year’s NPF competition saw members from eight of those clubs submitting a total of 646 images across eight different categories, in both print and digital images,

including monochrome, colour, nature, and creative. The Entrance Camera Club was represented by eight of their members gaining a total of 74 acceptances. Three of those members, Arthur Roy, Peter O’Brien and Carol Barry, also gained a combined total of 10 Highly Commended Awards. The Entrance also scooped the pool with O’Brien, Barry and Jane Borg walking away with four of the eight Winning entries. Source: Media release, Aug 5 Anthony Spratt, The Entrance Camera Club Inc.

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OUT&ABOUT

Youth led Community Café initiative well received

ederal Member for Shortland, Pat Conroy, and the CEO of United Munmorah Bowling Club, Alex Moore, have thrown their support behind a youth led Community Café initiative. “Youth of today often face difficulties when looking for work. “Combine this with the higher than average unemployment rate on the Central Coast, and our youth with disabilities face an even bigger hurdle,” Conroy said. Disability employment service and NDIS provider, Job Centre Australia, has found a unique way to overcome this challenge by launching a series of Community Café events which provide unemployed youth with disabilities valuable work experience in the hospitality industry.

“We began the Colongra Bay Community Café at Lake Munmorah in partnership with local foodbank project, Southlake Marketplace, to provide youth with disabilities the opportunity to gain hands on skills in both hospitality and customer service in May. “Since then, the Community Café has gone from strength to strength with over 50

people attending our Christmas in July themed event last month,” said Nicki Lihou, NDIS Business Development Manager. “The participants are really enjoying the positive reaction and interaction with the local community. “They have gained practical work place skills and built the selfconfidence needed

to move forward and achieve their goals. “The support we have received is overwhelming and it’s great to see,” Lihou added. The Colongra Bay Community Café is a free monthly event with the next one scheduled to take place on September 12. Source: Media release, Aug 4 Job Centre Australia Media

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

4333 7489

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 Meets 1st Wednesday each month & Lawnmower),Community - Toukley Memorial Hall Pearce Events. Street Toukley

4332 7450

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

Berkeley Vale Neighbourhood Centre 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.

4388 5801

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

Central Coast Caravanners Inc 3rd Sun - Jan to Nov Visitors - New Members welcome, Trips Away, Social Outings, friendship with like minded 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

John Jenkins 4392 1631

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

0458 645 979

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

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

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 www.pcfa.org.au

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

4352 1528

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

Ourimbah Branch Liberal Party of Aust How good is this! Branch meets 2nd Thursday of Each Month

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

0419 128 497

warnervale.labor@gmail.com

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

www.alisonhomestead.com.au

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

Supporting disadvantaged Ring Max on 4324 3631 vulnerable and isolated members or Kieran 4324 1977 of our community offering a range of community services, events, Coastal a Cappella projects, workshops, arts programs Vibrant women’s a cappella chorus and an open community garden. new members welcome. 4353 1750 Music eduction provided Rehearsals Tue 7pm Gosford TAFE Wyong Toastmasters Lots of Performance opportunities, Club or hire us for your next event. A friendly way to improve

public speaking and leadership skills, stay sharp, and increase confidence. 1st, 3rd, 5th Friday 10:30 - 12:30 Wyong RSL. All welcome. 0432 570 935

Central Coast Greens

0412 948 450

coastalacappella@gmail.com

POLITICAL GROUPS Australian Labor Party Ourimbah/ Narara Branch

PROBUS CLUBS Tuggerah Combined Probus Club Inc Meet new friends and enjoy social events. 2nd Thur., 10:30am, guest speakers. Social outings 3rd Thur. Woodbury Park Community Hall, Mardi

4351 0450

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

4352 3692

probuswyong55090@gmail.com

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

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

The Entrance Camera Club Inc New members and visitors welcome. Renowned for Nature photography Grow your photographic skills in all genres with a friendly group of enthusiasts. Monthly Competition. Meets 2nd Friday 7pm CWA Hall Long Jetty theentrance.myphotoclub.com.au

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

4353 5515

cctaas@hotmail.com

Central Coast Soaring Club Inc

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

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

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

4390 2451

www.tugglakesu3a.info

0478 228 914

SPORT

SERVICE GROUPS

KI-DO Mingara Judo Academy

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

iiw.au.wyong@gmail.com

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

0413 014 266

www.wyong.nsw.lions.org.au

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

0410 309 494

kyle.macgregor@hotmail.com

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

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

If you would like your Community Organisation listed here, www.centralcoastnewspapers.com for the forms or contact Central Coast Newspapers on - 4325 7369

Entries in the Not For Profit Community Organisations Directory are free. However, we require each organisation to subscribe to each newspaper to ensure that someone from that organisation keeps their entry up to date.

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SPORT

Hockey Association wins two golds and a bronze at NSW Women’s Masters State Titles

he Central Coast H o c k e y Association had an excellent run through the recent Hockey NSW Women’s Masters State Titles, coming away with two golds and a

bronze. The Association’s Over 50’s and Over 35’s teams both came away with their titles with the Over 40’s picking up the bronze in their division. Association stalwart, Valda Manning, also received a special honour

from Hockey NSW during the Titles. Manning received a Gretchen Gamble Award for being one of the three oldest players to take part in this year’s event. Source: Newsletter, Aug 23 Hockey NSW

Two Mariners in Young Socceroos squad to face New Zealand

wo Central Coast Mariners have been named to Gary van Egmond’s Under 23’s Young

Socceroos squad that will face New Zealand in their upcoming two match series this

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The five oldest players that took part in the Women’s Masters State Titles, Beryl Bracken, Gail Pringle, Elizabeth Smith, Valda Manning and Lynette Blinkhorne.

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