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Issue 176

23 October 2019

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220,000 solar panels to be installed on Delta Electricity’s coal ash dam

ews of a power partnership in a $75M solar project on Delta Electricity’s coal ash dam, comes only two weeks after the announcement of a Parliamentary Inquiry into rehabilitation of ash dams at coal fired power stations. One of the Inquiry’s criteria is to investigate site remediation and re-purposing of the land, and this Delta Electricity solar project is a good example of repurposing, according to the NSW Department of Environment and Planning. Coal ash from the Vales Point Power Station has been dumped in a huge dam area off Ruttleys Rd since the power station opened in the 1960s. Over the years the ash dam has been capped with soil and other landfill as well as replanting with native grasses. The solar field will be on about 80ha of the rehabilitated portion of the 524ha ash dam, within the 1,730ha Vales Point power station landholding. The $75M project will create 100 construction jobs and five full-time ongoing positions. Community feedback about the project has been generally positive as a good use of the rehabilitated areas of the ash dam. An evaluation report

The brown shaded area is the solar farm area within the ash dam boundary depicted by the yellow broken line (including Mannering Lake in the bottom left of the boundary). Electricity transmission lines are shown in pink by NSW Department of is likely to ecological clean electricity annually, and federal government Planning and Environment communities, migratory which is enough to power renewable energy said even though species and, particularly, about 20,000 homes targets. some environmental threatened species, and and save up to 116,000 This innovative project impacts were identified, even though wading tonnes of greenhouse will pioneer in Australia a such as temporary birds use the saltmarsh, gas emissions a year. fully ballasted system to traffic inconvenience, it was not considered Independent power anchor the solar panels, ecological impacts, a “critical” habitat, the producer and investment where traditional driven construction noise and report said. company, Enernet Global, or screw piles are not vibration, they had been Safety improvements and Delta Electricity, have possible, such as the avoided or minimised, and road upgrades signed a power purchase rehabilitated ash dam wherever possible, will take place at the agreement for the sale of surface. through design and access off Ruttleys Rd, 87GWh of energy from Delta Electricity CEO, mitigation measures. Mannering Park, with the 62MW solar farm. Greg Everett, said The report said the dedicated turning lanes Enernet will finance other advantages for beneficial effects of from both directions into and construct the solar establishing a solar farm renewable energy the property. farm and sell the power to at Vales Point was the generation, on land Construction will start Delta, who will distribute proximity to an existing unsuitable for any other in the second quarter of it through the national grid connection and development, was 2020 and be operational electricity grid. already being in the considered to outweigh by the end of the year. Delta will also use land-use zone for power the mostly temporary There will be about power from the solar generation. adverse impacts and 220,000 solar panels, farm in its retail business, “The partnership with risks associated with the 2.4m high, which will ensuring a significant Enernet recognises project. generate 120,000MW of contribution to state that both dispatchable No significant impact

power and low emission technologies have a role to play in supporting an affordable, reliable and sustainable national electricity grid,” he said. “Vales Point (power station) is an example of how both technologies can be co-located and integrated into the grid,” Everett said. Vales Point solar farm will have an estimated life of 30 years when it would either be rejuvenated or decommissioned. Solar projects are highly reversible after decommissioning, with all above-ground infrastructure able to be removed. Over the next 18 years, Vales Point will be one of four NSW coal-fired power stations to close, and this transition to solar energy will add to NSW’s five major renewable power projects, one of which is the largest solar farm in Australia. Enernet Global President, Paul Matthews, said Vales Point solar farm would pave the way for his company to deliver similar plants in other challenging sites across Australia, including other ash dam sites, mining tailings dams and landfill sites.

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Source: Environment Impact Statement NSW Dept Planning & Environment Media statements, Oct 21 Delta Electricity and Enernet Media release, Oct 17 Delta Electricity Journalist, Sue Murray

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The inaugural Mayor, Cr Jane Smith, did not nominate for a second term but instead voted for Cr Matthews. Cr Matthews was voted in by her ALP colleagues plus Cr Smith and fellow independent Cr Louise Greenaway. The four Liberals, along with independents Cr Bruce McLachlan, Cr Greg Best and Cr Chris Holstein, who two years ago voted for Cr Smith, this time voted for Cr Burke. Cr Jane Smith put her hand up for the deputy mayoral role and won the position over two other nominees; Cr Burke and Cr Holstein. Cr Holstein, who was the inaugural deputy, attracted one vote apart from his own; from Cr McLachlan. The four Liberals and Cr Best voted for Cr Burke but the six ALP Councillors and Cr Greenaway voted for Cr Smith. Mayor Matthews fronted her first press conference immediately after the meeting and said her two challenges were the next council election and gaining funding from her State and Federal colleagues, money that hadn’t come their way as much as she thought it should

Mayor Matthews (right) and Deputy Mayor Smith at the press conference have, since forming the the councillors. former Gosford Council regional council. “It’s just the way I in 2012 and it had been a long process since then, “So, I think one of the operate. huge challenges for us “I’m not saying that and while she wasn’t on is to get some money anyone before me has Gosford Council then, on the table, some real done anything that I don’t the present Council had money for some real like, it’s just I’m a bit understood that the latest proposal wasn’t a opportunities to go along different.” with some of our plans She was asked how she concept the community that we have,’’ she said. rated the council over the in its entirety had wanted. “So how could we Asked what she wanted last two years. to achieve, she said she “What we were ignore some of the would run a steady ship. given was very shaky community, so what we Asked why she wanted ground,’’ she said of the wanted was to go back to the community and that to become Mayor, she amalgamation. is what we did. said it wasn’t about her, it She said she thought “It is unfortunate that was about the opportunity that overall the council to be the leader of the had come together the bureaucrats decided team and she wanted well and that under the that that is not what they to encompass what the leadership of Jane Smith see fits right now. team brought to the table they had done some “But we’re confident and they had to deliver really good things. we can deliver something for the community and She defended the in the Winney Bay area.” she believed she had the Winney Bay decision that When asked what foundations to deliver. initiatives she resulted in the council new “My style is I’m an losing $4.6m in funding would introduce, Mayor engager,” she said. from Infrastructure NSW, Matthews said she needed to look at what “I believe in taking the announced on Sunday. community with me so She said the original was on the table and that I am looking at working Winney Bay cliff top walk coming into an election with all community, I’m had first gone to the year, she didn’t want to rock the boat. looking at engaging all

When questioned about party politics dividing the council, Mayor Matthews said it was frustrating when people made those assumptions and she certainly didn’t think that was how councillors dealt with matters. “We certainly don’t deal on party lines. “We certainly deal with what’s come in to council and we make decisions on what’s come in, what’s happened and what information we get from staff and we make our decisions on that. “Party lines don’t happen in council and shouldn’t happen in council,’’ she said. In a press release sent out after the meeting, Mayor Matthews said council had a robust operational plan in place for the next 12 months and her goal was to keep working towards delivering that. “Priority areas residents have told us should be our focus include improving our water and sewer networks, roads, the environment, community facilities and open space and recreation, and these areas will feature heavily in our plans as we strive to create a sustainable and connected Central Coast community that we can all be proud of,” she said. In the same press release, Deputy Mayor Smith said it had been a privilege to serve the people of the Central Coast as Mayor over the last two years and she looked forward to continuing to serve the community as Deputy

Mayor and as a Councillor for Gosford East Ward. “I would like to thank and acknowledge the work of Council staff who give their best efforts to deliver on our shared vision of a better region for all,” Deputy Mayor Smith said. “Over the last two years we have adopted the first Community Strategic Plan for the Central Coast and are well on the way to delivering a 10-year vision to create a smart, green, liveable region with a shared sense of belonging and responsibility.” Mayor Matthews was a Councillor on the former Wyong Council, elected in 2008, and appointed Deputy Mayor in 2011. Prior to becoming a Councillor, she worked for council as a community development worker. She has been chair of the Status of Women Advisory Group for eight years and is a member of the traffic committee, consultative committee, sports committee and grants committee. Mayor Matthews works as a community liaison officer with the Department of Education where she provides programs that promote lifelong learning and tools to empower young people. Mayor Matthews will preside over her first ordinary meeting of Council on Wednesday 25 September at the Wyong Chambers.

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Source: Central Coast Council mayoral election, Sep 24 Press Conference, Sep 24 Press Release, Sep 24

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A teenager faced Woy Woy Children’s Court last Wednesday, September 25, charged over the alleged multimillion-dollar arson of Umina Mall complex earlier this year.

Handmade rug donated to charity show The Woy Woy branch of the Country Women’s Association donated a handmade rug to the Aunty Molly’s Show Stoppers charity show earlier this month. The show was held in Wyong and raised funds for the Clown

Doctors program which runs at Gosford Hospital. Branch president Ms Jane Bowtell said members were happy to support such a worthwhile cause. “We were very happy to be able to donate this beautiful crocheted rug, handmade by our very talented member Lesley, as a raffle

prize,” she said. “Proceeds from the raffle and a portion of ticket sales, go directly towards keeping the Clown Doctors program running at Gosford Hospital, spreading joy and laughter where it is needed most,” Ms Bowtell said. SOURCE: Social media, 17 Sep 2019 Jane Bowtell, Woy Woy CWA branch

Peninsula has greater social disadvantage Central Coast Council has heard that Woy Woy, Blackwall, Ettalong, Umina and Booker Bay were considerably socially disadvantaged compared to other parts of the Central Coast. A report from the council chief Mr Gary Murphy said there a social divide between the north and the south of the Coast. The report stated that the Australian Bureau of Statistics Index of Advantage and Disadvantage showed the Central

Coast local government area in 2106 had a relatively average index of 989. But within the Coast, smaller areas were worse off with a lower index . Woy Woy and Blackwall had an index of 931.8, while Ettalong and Booker Bay scored 937.4. In the March quarter of 2019, the Central Coast had an unemployment rate of 5.3 per cent compared to 4.5 per cent for NSW and 5.2 per cent Australia. The Peninsula was consistently worse than the Coast average,

with 7.3 per cent unemployment in Woy Woy and Blackwall in the March quarter and Umina and Booker Bay having 6.7 per cent. Despite the “north-south divide”, Wyong had the worst social disadvantage index on the Coast at 859.7 and the highest unemployment rate at 11.6 per cent. The report was written to support the Council’s call for an increase in Newstart and Youth Allowance rates. SOURCE: Central Coast Council agenda 3.3, 25 Sep 2019

The boy was refused bail and remains in custody. He next appears before the Children’s Court at Woy Woy on November 1 for a committal hearing. Police and emergency services were called to Ocean Beach Rd, Umina Beach, just after 2am on Sunday, January 13, following reports the barber shop was on fire. The fire quickly spread to neighbouring stores and into the roof cavity, and despite the efforts of Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters, the complex was destroyed. Police say the damage is estimated to be several million dollars. A police spokesman said Initial inquiries suggested the fire was deliberately lit using an accelerant following a break-in at the barber shop. Following extensive investigations by Brisbane Water detectives, a 17-year-old boy was arrested at Woy Woy Police Station on Tuesday afternoon, September 24. He was charged with damaging property by fire and refused bail and appeared at Woy Woy children’s court. Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the fire continue. Police are keen to talk to anyone with any information. Meanwhile, a confidential report to Central Coast Council, requested by the councillors is overdue.

Cr Richard Mehrtens asked for the report to address the status of the proposed sale of land around the site to shopping centre owner Mr Arthur Laundy of Laundy Hotels. Cr Mehrtens said that despite requesting a reply to his notice of motion no later than the last meeting of September, that deadline had now passed and the report from staff was overdue. “I have asked staff for a progress update on the sale, and I hope that delays in receiving the report are a sign that negotiations are taking place to get this issue resolved once and for all,” Cr Mehrtens said. “I am told that there is only one thing holding up the redevelopment of Umina Mall, and that is Council’s willingness to sell the required lots. “It’s been long enough. it’s time to get it done.” He said Council staff had recently inspected the Umina Mall site after receiving information from the public concerned the site was contaminated with asbestos. Cr Mehrtens said he had been advised by staff that asbestos had not been identified on the exterior of the building at Umina Mall and enforcement action had commenced to ensure the site was secure and dumped rubbish was removed. Council also inspected another site nearby, the former service station. Council staff told Cr Mehrtens the former service station was security fenced and the owner was progressing to have the site remediated in accordance with NSW Contamination guidelines. SOURCES: Media release, 25 Sep 2019 NSW Police Media Central Coast Council agenda 8.1, 26 Aug 2019 Press Statement 26 Sept 2019 Richard Mehrtens, Central Coast Council

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Premier accuses Council of sitting on its hands while announcing Conservatorium upgrade

remier Gladys Berejiklian urged Central Coast Council to “hop to it” if it wants State Government help in delivering a Performing Arts Centre (PAC) for Gosford as she announced a $2M refurbishment of Central Coast Conservatorium this week.

The Premier made it clear that $10M pledged for the PAC project in 2015, as part of a $12M package to include the $2M for the Con, could well be at jeopardy due to Council’s inaction. The Premier visited the Con en-route to a Community Cabinet meeting at Mingara Recreation Centre with all 23 of her Ministers on September 30, joined by Arts Minister, Don Harwin, Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, and Taylor Martin MLC. “Musicians of the Coast have used this former courthouse and police station since 1987 and it’s high time it was brought up to date with new performance and equipment, essential refurbishment and safety upgrades,“ Berejiklian said. “Providing an inspiring learning space will encourage students to want to learn music and teachers to give their best. “I hope it will also attract other young people to think big in terms of musical study. “This will be a real boost for the region, with students no longer having to travel long distances for a top class learning environment.” First pledged in 2015 as part of a $12M commitment from the State Government towards performing arts infrastructure on the Coast, the $2M has

Artist’s impression of how the Con will look after its $2M refurbishment. Inset: Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, and Premier, Gladys Berejiklian, at the announcement.

been in limbo ever since, as plans for a PAC stalled. Conservatorium Board President, Peter Brandon, said the decision to deliver the $2M earmarked specifically for the Con was “music to our ears”. Brandon said the Con operates out of the oldest heritage listed building on the Coast, a collection of demountables and a host of halls, rooms and venues all over the Coast. “This funding injection will allow us to transform the Con through sensitive refurbishment, upgrades to bathrooms, the kitchen, teaching and rehearsal spaces and bringing in a new piano and furniture, including seating in the Robert Knox Hall,” he said. The funds will also allow master planning for long-term future capital works. “We have a big vision for performing arts on the Coast. “A combined Conservatorium and small acoustic concert

hall that will become a vibrant educational and cultural hub for our region,” Brandon said. Crouch described the announcement as a “watershed moment” for the Con and the entire region and Minister Harwin said the money would give the Con a “whole new lease of life” which would continue to inspire students and delight audiences for years to come. Conservatorium Deputy Chair, Claire Braund, said master planning for the future could pave the way for a 500600 seat acoustic performance hall, which is what the Coast “desperately needs”. She said talks were ongoing with Council re a council owned block to the rear of the Con as a possible site. “But this $2M allows us to start with a small footprint and build from there,” she said. “We have been lobbying for many years for an appropriate music hall with an orchestra pit.

“We have some world-class musicians here and there is nowhere suitable for them to play on the Coast.” Premier Berejiklian said the $10M originally pledged for a PAC (to be matched dollar for dollar by both the Federal Government and the then Gosford Council) had been put on the back burner due to lack of a suitable proposal. “We are waiting for Central Coast Council to come to us with a proposal and we will consider it closely,” she said. “This is the time to develop the region and Council is sitting on its hands not doing the work required. “When councils and State Government work together, great things can happen. “We have a sense of urgency but we don’t understand why council is not being more cooperative.” The Premier’s comments and announcement come in the wake of a recent decision by Central Coast Council to

review plans for a Cultural Precinct in the heart of Gosford incorporating a Regional Library and a Performing Arts Centre and concentrate instead on pushing through with plans for a library as a stand alone project. Central Coast Mayor, Lisa Matthews, defended that decision after the Premier’s comments. “Planning for the PAC is still ongoing and Council decided to proceed with plans for a Regional Library in an effort to secure Federal Government funding,” she said. “Ratepayers have been paying a levy for a Regional Library for a long time.” Clr Matthews called for affirmation of the $10M pledged in 2015 for a RPAC and said it was “perplexing” that it had not been affirmed at the same time as the $2M Conservatorium announcement. Council’s Director Connected Communities, Julie Vaughan, said staff had completed all

requirements for the funding, had “provided extensive documentation including evidence of stakeholder consultation, and repeatedly sought advice on the next steps to finalise a funding agreement”. But Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, and Taylor Martin, MLC, confirmed Council’s delay in delivering a PAC in Gosford could result in losing the $10M. Crouch said $2M had been separated from the total $12M to allow the Conservatorium to upgrade its facilities and plan for the future. “It has been over four years since this funding commitment (was made), and Council has not even turned a sod on the performing arts centre,” he said. “The Department of Premier and Cabinet, or any Government representative, is yet to be presented with Council’s fully-funded final proposal.” Martin said the proposed performing arts centre had undergone a number of changes since 2015, and was still not finalised. “There needs to be accountability and value for money when taxpayer dollars are spent,” he said. Source: Press conference, Sep 30 Premier, Gladys Berejiklian, Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, Arts Minister, Don Harwin, Central Coast Conservatorium Board President, Peter Brandon Interview, Sep 30 Central Coast Conservatorium Deputy Chair, Claire Braund Interview, Sep 30 Central Coast Mayor, Lisa Matthews Media release, Sep 30 Central Coast Mayor, Lisa Matthews Media release, Sep 30 Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, and Taylor Martin MLC Reporter: Terry Collins

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Koori league carnival a Knockout M

ore than 40,000 spectators saw 164 teams compete in the Koori Knockout over the long weekend - the first major sports event at the new Regional Sports Complex at Tuggerah.

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The event was hosted by Darkinjung Aboriginal Land Council and chairman, Matthew West, said he was proud to showcase the region to people from other Aboriginal communities all over NSW. See full story, P31

Wyong Hospital waiting times among worst in state T

he latest statistics from the Bureau of Health show that waiting times for surgery and e m e r g e n c y departments at Wyong and Gosford hospitals are among the worst five in the state. The report points to a 12.5 percent increase in presentations to Wyong emergency over the past three months and nurses there claim to be overworked and understaffed. The Nurses and Midwives Association has launched a campaign at Wyong to boost the nurse-to-patient ratio and the four Central Coast Labor MPs are backing the fight for the nurses. Swansea MP, Yasmin

Catley, said in Parliament on Tuesday last week that the health system was broken, and the Central Coast and Hunter region hospitals were underresourced but excessive wait times in emergency departments and on surgery lists was not the worst of it. “The state of outpatient services within the region is even more dire,” she said. “Wait times for some outpatient services are as long as three years. “That is a disgrace,” Catley said. “People are waiting far too long to have vital surgery or to even see a specialist to begin with. “How can the Premier, in good conscience, tell the people of NSW that her government has a strong track record on

health when some of our most vulnerable people are waiting three years to see a specialist?” The NSW Government has labelled these reactions as “scaremongering”. In reply to Catley’s address to Parliament, Energy and Environment Minister, Matt Kean, said he would take her concerns to the Health Minister but “no amount of scaremongering will take away from the fact that this government has invested a record amount in health infrastructure and health services … ensuring hospitals are built, resourced, waiting times are driven down and families looked after by the hospital system”. However, waiting times in emergency departments and waiting

lists for surgery at Wyong and Gosford hospitals has soared according to latest information from the Bureau of Health. The Bureau’s April-June 2019 quarterly report said Central Coast hospitals were high on the list with the highest percentage of patients waiting more than four hours. Gosford was among the worst five in the state with 42.9 percent and Wyong close behind with 35.1 percent. The Central Coast region is falling behind the rest of NSW when it comes to quality health services says Wyong MP and Shadow Minister for the Central Coast, David Harris. “The health and hospital system across the state is under enormous pressure with the waiting list for

surgery blowing out to over 84,000 patients (84,131),” he said. “This latest figure breaks the record set last quarter, when the waiting list exceeded 80,000 patients for the first time. “The record 84,131 patients were waiting for non-urgent procedures like cataract removal, knee and hip replacements and tonsillectomies. “Of those, 10 percent were waiting longer than 359 days for their surgery. “Gosford Hospital exceeded the state average with 10 percent of patients waiting just under a year for surgery (362 days). “In April 2011, there were just 66,000 patients waiting for elective surgery in NSW.” Both Gosford and

Wyong hospitals recorded decreases in the percentage of emergency department patients receiving treatment within recommended timeframes across all triage categories compared to the same period in 2018, the report said. “At Gosford Hospital, 44.6 percent of T3 urgent presentations were not seen in the clinically recommended timeframe. “At Wyong Hospital, 33.5 percent of T2: emergency presentations were not seen in the recommended timeframe.” Harris said hospitals in the state were at “breaking point”.

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Dredging of Lobster Beach next, says committee The dredging at Half Tide works has been a floating line to tide with adequate safety margins, Rocks will soon move on shore opposite Half Tide Rocks to so this work will be critical.” Mr Allsop said the original to Lobster Beach says take the dredged sand as a slurry Wagstaff-Killcare Community to pipes buried past Ettalong Point problem of the channel being and Ocean Beach. blocked at Little Box Head was Association president Mr “Wet sand has been deposited largely resolved, but attention Mike Allsop, who is also chair along the dune line on the would still be required for ongoing of the Peninsula Waterways beach, allowed to settle and dry, maintenance from time to time Committee. then distributed by earthmoving given the dynamic nature of the Mr Allsop said that over the last couple of months residents would have seen their “favourite dredge” anchored to the north side of Half Tide Rocks. “When conditions permit, it has been trimming the channel in that area to meet the design depth and profile for deeper keeled vessels as well as the ferry,” Mr Allsop said. “This area was not addressed last year as part of the emergency works delivered by the State Government, and is now being funded by a joint Council-State Government program. “A feature of this stage of the

equipment.” Mr Allsop said Central Coast Council had been instrumental in the design and execution of the beach works, informed by various professional studies into sand movement patterns, which, he said, would always be there. “The dredge is due to complete its work at Half Tide Rocks shortly, and will then relocate to the Lobster Beach area to properly widen the channel to allow vessels to pass in opposite directions. “The current situation is too narrow to permit two large vessels to pass one another on a running

sand banks in the whole area. He said the association was “very supportive” of the joint program executed by Council and the State Government to keep the waterway open and safe for all users, and especially for continued operation of ferry services. “The Peninsula Waterways Committee which I chair is active in maintaining a solid track of the status of waterways works and in encouraging all the authorities involved to stand by their commitments,” he said.

SOURCE: Newsletter, 1 Oct, 2019 Mike Allsop, WTKCA

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Kibbleplex to be demolished as stage 1 of $345M development

New tea house open Peninsula Village has residents. The official opening included a officially opened its new Tea House, outdoor deck and ribbon cutting and a toast to the new area. surrounding area. The project has been in progress for more than six months. Staff and residents of Peninsula Village were joined for he opening on Tuesday, October 1, by children from the Umina Kids Club and Wallaby St Early Learning Centre. Central Coast Councillor Chris Holstein attended, along with members of the board of management and families of the

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The event included a ceremony to “launch” Tim the turtle back into his home in the revamped Tea House pond. A town crier was on hand to help officially welcome Tim the Turtle and his fish friends back to the Village with the help of the children.

SOURCE: Website, 3 Oct 2019 Shane Neaves, Peninsula Village

Peninsula should speak up about planning, says Smith The council adopted the ward Deputy mayor Cr Jane Smith has urged the Peninsula approach at its October 8 meeting, community to have a say accepting the motion from Cr about planning for the future Smith. It agreed to hold community of the area. Cr Smith said it was generally agreed that renewal was needed on the Peninsula but the community needed a strong voice about where they wanted things such as open space, commercial, industrial and residential areas and transport infrastructure needs. “I think that the Peninsula is an area that does have constraints,’’ she said, citing the two roads going in and going out of the area. Cr Smith was successful in getting Central Coast Council to adopt a ward-based approach to the Local Strategic Planning Statement that by law Council must adopt by July next year. The statement, when adopted, will become the 20-year land use planning vision for the local government area. The statement would aim to highlight where council wants such things as open space, residential areas and commercial and industrial areas.

engagement meetings in each ward to discuss the statement which will become the primary strategic tool to express the desired future of an area. She said the statement would need to look at the capacity for growth in the areas and whether the roads were a limiting factor. She said the statement would give the high level direction for all five wards and the Comprehensive Local Environment Plan would provide the rules. Cr Smith said it was her personal view that council needed to work on the Statement before making any dramatic changes to the Local Environment Plan. With the decision to adopt the ward approach, council’s chief executive officer Mr Gary Murphy will provide a recommended process by which the ward councillors are given an opportunity to participate in the preparation of the provisions of those parts of the

statement that deal with their ward. Mr Murphy will provide a monthly councillor planning workshop so interested councillors could be provided with information and updates on planning matters such as the statement, strategic planning processes, development proposals and other relevant matters. Cr Smith’s motion included documentation that quoted the NSW Department of Planning which said the government included provisions to give recently amalgamated councils the option

to address matters by ward in their first planning statement. “This approach would help ensure the strategic priorities and local character of the former councils would be adequately considered in the development of the new council’s strategic vision,’’ the Department of Planning website stated. “This would be particularly relevant while new councils are developing a new consolidated Local Environment Plan for the amalgamated area.” Council is working on a new consolidated plan for the Coast as well as a comprehensive plan. In July, when she was still mayor, Cr Smith put forward a mayoral minute to the council in an attempt to get the council staff to concentrate on work on the new comprehensive local environment plan rather than consolidating the plans from the two former Wyong and Gosford plans. Her mayoral minute was not adopted but was amended to councillors holding a workshop to discuss the implications of the proposed consolidated plan, to

consider public submissions, and to discuss the process for the comprehensive plan, including the community engagement process. That workshop has taken place but the outcomes have not been made public. The decision taken at the July 22 meeting did not include the tabling of any of the discussions. The draft consolidated local environment plan will be presented to the council, possibly before the end of the year. The council’s draft urban spatial plan, currently out on public exhibition until October 24, is a framework for the Local Strategic Planning Statement. At its July 22 meeting, the councillors noted that this in effect commenced the process of developing a comprehensive local environment plan and the Development Control Plan for the coast. SOURCE: Central Coast Council agenda 7.2, 8 Oct 2019 Interview (Merilyn Vale), 10 Oct, 2019 Cr Jane Smith, Central Coast Council

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he old Kibbleplex building in the heart of Gosford will be transformed into a $345.4M five tower residential and retail development within 10 years if the Lederer Group is successful with its latest Development Application, lodged with the State Planning Department for consideration as a State

An artist’s impression of how the development will look from Kibble park

An aerial view of the proposed site

Significant Development. the Kibbleplex site and the housing more than 700 the DA estimates that the 2036; and help create a more The Lederer Group has developed a masterplan for the site, which would be developed in six stages, with the DA for the first stage, which involves site and vegetation clearing at a cost of $3.6M, on exhibition until November 7. The plan is a revisited and slim-lined version of Lederer’s initial 2016 Gosford Alive project, which involved redevelopment of

Imperial Centre and was withdrawn in March 2018, with planning restrictions for the CBD in a state of flux. In October 2018, planning for the site recommenced, with the core project team of Lederer (proponent), Buchan Group (architect) and Mecone (planning) considering a range of options for the Kibbleplex site. The preferred option would see five residential towers

apartments sited above and behind layered retail podiums fronting Kibble Park, providing a gradual transition from the park to the ridgeline behind Albany St North. The towers would range from 20-30 storeys and would be topped by elevated gardens. DAs for the construction of the towers themselves will be lodged in increments following clearing of the site. Documentation lodged with

project will provide 500 direct and indirect jobs. Basement and above-ground carparks would provide around 1,014 parking spaces with access points in William St, Donnison St and Albany St North. The masterplan says the project aims to: support the growth of the Gosford CBD; help meet the region’s projected housing demand of 41,500 additional dwellings by

attractive and safer city centre. Great care has been taken to prevent overshadowing of Kibble Park in the design process, with at least 60 per cent of the park to receive four hours of direct sunlight between 9am and 3pm on the winter solstice. Source: NSW Department of Planning website, Oct 15

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ews of a power partnership in a $75M solar project on Delta Electricity’s coal ash dam, comes only two weeks after the announcement of a Parliamentary Inquiry into rehabilitation of ash dams at coal fired power stations. One of the Inquiry’s criteria is to investigate site remediation and repurposing of the land, and this Delta Electricity solar project is a good example, according to the NSW Department of Environment and Planning, of good repurposing. Coal ash from the Vales Point Power Station has been dumped in a huge dam area off Ruttleys Rd since the power station opened in the 1960s. Over the years the ash dam has been capped with soil and other landfill as well as replanting with native grasses. The solar field will be on about 80ha of the rehabilitated portion of the 524ha ash dam, within the 1,730ha Vales Point power station landholding. The $75M project will create 100 construction jobs and five full-time ongoing positions. Community feedback about the project has been generally positive as a good use of the rehabilitated areas of the ash dam. An evaluation report

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he $200M Wyong H o s p i t a l redevelopment has taken a major step forward with a sod turning ceremony to mark the start of construction in October. NSW Parliamentary Secretary for Health, Natasha MaclarenJones MLC, turned the first sod on the site of the new six-storey building and released fly through vision to give the community a sneak peak at the completed project. The appointment of Richard Crookes Construction as the main works contractor was also announced. It is a private, family owned construction company that has been building for both government and private clients since 1976. The new hospital will include a new emergency department, operating theatre and medical

(from left) Central Coast MLC, Taylor Martin, Chief Executive, Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD), Dr Andrew Montague, Parliamentary Secretary for Health, Natasha Maclaren-Jones MLC, CCLHD Board Member, Professor Maree Gleeson, Health Infrastructure Senior Project Director, Hayley Bell, and Wyong Hospital General Manager, Chris Bone “True to our word, the healthcare close to healthcare on the Central imaging department, more inpatient beds and NSW Government is home,” Maclaren-Jones Coast in the past five years, ensuring that the intensive care services, improving and expanding said. enhanced paediatric health services on the “Our government has region’s health services services and additional Central Coast to provide invested well over half a can meet the challenges the community with billion dollars into public of a growing, ageing and 114 parking spaces. diverse community.” access to world class

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Government’s $1B cofunding Safe and Secure Water Program to provide regional infrastructure. “We are currently investigating and working on a number of major water infrastructure projects to further strengthen our region’s water and I would also like to congratulate our community for their efforts to reduce water consumption. “Water conservation is difficult to achieve without the co-operation of our residents,” the Mayor said. Source: Media release, Oct 10 Adam Crouch, Terrigal MP Media release, Oct 10 Lisa Matthews, Mayor Central Coast Council Journalist, Sue Murray

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Only 50 percent of recreational swimming sites are graded very good or good

he ocean beaches and The Entrance ocean baths are the best swimming spots along the northern coastline in terms of water quality according to the latest Stae of the Beaches report.

Results in the report show that 50 percent of recreational swimming sites across the Central Coast are graded very good or good, but steer clear of the lakes and lagoons. The report summarises the performance of 32 swimming sites on the Coast including 15 ocean beaches, four estuarine areas in Brisbane Water, 10 lake swimming areas including Lake Macquarie, Lake Munmorah, Tuggerah Lake and coastal lagoons at Wamberal, Terrigal, Avoca and Cockrone, as well as three ocean baths at The Entrance, Cabbage Tree Bay (Norah

Head) and Pearl Beach. Sixteen of that 32 were graded as very good or good, even though this is an overall decline in performance from the previous year. It was a good report card for the ocean beaches and baths, but the estuary and lake swimming sites let down the overall result because of rain related pollution from stormwater runoff or the impact of reduced dilution and flushing. Lakes Beach (Budgewoi), Soldiers Beach (Norah Head), North Entrance Beach, The Entrance Beach and Shelly Beach all received a good rating, while Toowoon Bay slipped down the ladder from good last year to poor this year. Six lake swimming sites in the northern area were graded as poor – Gwandalan, Summerland Point, Chain Valley Bay and Mannering Park on Lake Macquarie, as well

Soldiers Beach at Norah Head as Lake Munmorah and The Entrance ocean Canton Beach in the baths are cleaned Tuggerah Lakes system. regularly year round by Summerland Point was Council, while Cabbage downgraded from good Tree Bay and Pearl Beach rockpool depend on the the previous year. Two of the three ocean natural flushing of ocean baths retained their good water. MacMasters and rating, The Entrance Ocean Baths and Pearl Killcare beaches retained Beach Rockpool, but a very good rating, Cabbage Tree Bay making them the best Rockpool only managed beaches on the coast for water quality. a poor rating.

Recreational water quality has been monitored in the Central Coast region since 2002 under the NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment’s Beachwatch program. Council’s Acting Director Environment and Planning, Brett Sherar, said the results allowed Council to pinpoint areas for improvement. “Two additional catchment audits, similar to the one in Terrigal, are already underway in response to the poor rating at Toowoon Bay and Cabbage Tree Bay rockpool,” he said. “These audits will allow us to understand where any pollution may be coming from and to make improvements to ensure water quality in these areas improve in the future. “Despite improvements within the estuarine sites, we acknowledge that these sites also fall within

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the poor category. “Due to the nature of water movement in our estuaries, these sites are not as well flushed as the ocean beaches, meaning that the time taken to recover, especially after rainfall, is longer than for open ocean beaches,” Sherar said. In February, the NSW Government committed $200,000 to establish an expert panel to determine the best way to improve water quality in Tuggerah Lakes. This panel will consider all existing information and audit current management actions and their effectiveness to inform and support the development of a coastal management program for Tuggerah Lakes. Source: Report, Sept 25 State of the beaches 201819 NSW Dept Planning, Industry, Environment Media release, Oct 9 Central Coast Council Journalist, Sue Murray

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Retirement village planned for Lake Munmorah

Senate Inquiry into seismic testing gives protestors hope C

ommunity group Save Our Coast (Stop Seismic Testing), based in Newcastle, is “ c a u t i o u s l y optimistic” that the Senate Inquiry into seismic testing will put an end to the practice off Central Coast waters.

retirement v i l l a g e comprising 50 villas is being planned for Lake Munmorah. Central Coast Council has received a development application from Oak Tree Retirement Villages Brown Plains Pty Ltd for the 2.005ha site at 205 Elizabeth Bay Dve, Lake Munmorah. Public comment on the development application will be accepted by Council until October 11. The site is on the eastern side of Elizabeth Bay Dr, south of the Pacific Hwy, and vegetation clearing and demolition of existing buildings started in August. Location of the development is well placed near a senior citizens centre, doctor’s surgery, bowling club, supermarket and

A site plan of the 50 villa retirement village at Lake Munmorah shopping centres, bus Hairdressing services transport and other will be in an area for an essential services. off-site operator as it is Access to the site not an on site business. will continue to be from The common kitchen Elizabeth Bay Dr via a new area is not intended dual entry/exit driveway for commercial use, and increased traffic in only for private use by the area is expected to residents, and not for the be only minimal. preparation of food. The proposal is for self Leisure activities care seniors’ housing will include a 47.5sqm comprising 50 villas, car swimming pool and a and caravan parking, 234.5sqm bowling green. village centre, swimming There will be car parking pool and bowling green. for 17 visitors including There will be 20 two- two disabled spaces, 12 bedroom villas in two caravan parking spaces, different designs and 30 as well as room for the three-bedroom villas in village bus. three different designs. An on-site manager Each villa has an will oversee the day-toenclosed patio and its day running of the village own garage. including gardening, The village centre at maintenance and repairs the retirement village will and assist residents include a hairdressing to co-ordinate social service, gym, toilets, activities. store room, craft/billiards This proposal is room, office, lounge, permissible under the library and kitchen. State Environment

Planning Policy (Housing for Seniors or People with a Disability) 2004 and complies with Wyong Local Environment Plan 2013 and Wyong Development Control Plan 2013. When complete, the village will be operated by the Oak Tree Group in accordance with the Retirement Villages Act 1999. The Oak Tree Group started more than 10 years ago and has an expanding portfolio of 28 villages from Cairns to Hobart, with 11 in NSW. They specialise in building smaller more private communities with purpose-built recreational facilities. Source: DA 830/2019 Central Coast Council DA Tracker Journalist, Sue Murray

The Inquiry comes as 1,000sq kms of 3D seismic testing is being planned for the Central Coast and Newcastle under PEP 11 (a petroleum exploration permit). Central Coast Save Our Coast Convenor, David Abrahams, said he was pleased the Inquiry had begun. “Hopefully it will give the community a chance to express their concern for the effects of this destructive exploration,” he said. Save Our Coast founder, Natasha Deen, said the devastating practice of intense and explosive underwater air gun blasts that fire every few seconds, 24 hours a day, for days, weeks or months on end was known to impact on the entire ecosystem. “We congratulate Senator Whish-Wilson on successfully pushing for this Inquiry,” Deen said. “Also, we thank the thousands of community members who have helped create momentum for this movement to stop

seismic testing, those who have written letters, had conversations, and stood beside us and our allies at numerous events. “We look forward to continuing to present the myriad of literature and anecdotal evidence that shows the impact that seismic testing has on the entire ecosystem. “The fact is, oil and gas companies have been able to conduct this inhumane and destructive method of searching for oil and gas without pause for thought for marine animals and the fragile marine ecosystem, and this Inquiry is long overdue.” Deen said academic research showed that seismic testing killed plankton 1.2km away, causing malformations in scallops, deafened sea creatures, had an impact on penguin colonies 100km away, killed fish for thousands of kilometres, caused stress to dolphins and whales and inhibited whale song. “Fishermen around the world report loss of catch following seismic testing … and called it an assault to their livelihoods,” she said. Save Our Coast has attracted 51,000 signatures on petitions to stop seismic testing, to be presented in parliament in November. Source: Media release, Sept 17 Save Our Coast (Stop Seismic Testing)

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Government review of operations at Airport welcomed by aviation community A

S t a t e Government review of operations at Central Coast Airport, Warnervale, has been welcomed by the local aviation community as a “sensible” decision. Central Coast Aero Club CEO, Andrew Smith, said “it had to happen, we couldn’t operate under the current regulations, it would have crucified our business. “We are happy that the State Government has seen the importance of aviation infrastructure on the Central Coast,” Smith said. The review will look at the airport’s operations under the Warnervale Airport (Restrictions) Act 1996 (WAR Act) and assess how the airport should be managed and regulated in future. It was announced by Liberal Central Coast MLC, Taylor Martin, and Terrigal MP, Adam Crouch, who said it was a win for the aero club which had been burdened by a statutory flight limit at the airport site for two years. “The airport plays a significant role in training the next generation of Australian pilots, as well as enabling medical evacuations and bushfire emergency responses,”

A review of operations at Central Coast Airport is finally taking off outcome for our region.” notification that there Act, the number of take Martin said. Following acceptance “probably” had been a offs and landings could Crouch said he had not exceed a daily total of Council to breach of the WAR Act. been in constant contact from In July, Council verbally 88, excluding emergency with the Minister for partner with the NSW Council notified the aero club that services aircraft. Planning and Public Government, The WAR Act came Spaces, Rob Stokes, to and the Department the WAR Act probably ensure that the needs of of Planning, Industry had been triggered and about as a result of the Central Coast Aero and Environment will air traffic was likely to be community opposition to a proposal in 1994 by the Club were aired at the meet to discuss the restricted as a result. highest levels within the Terms of Reference and At that time, Wyong former Wyong Council the appointment of a MP, David Harris, said for a 1,800m runway to NSW Government. the WAR Act had been be built and funded by a “I am delighted that reviewer. From then, it is triggered because of private developer. during the review period, Another proposal by the Department of expected the review will an “alleged unofficial Planning, Industry and take about three months. extension of the runway”. Wyong Council for a Environment proposes The aero club and Harris said the NSW 1,600m runway was to not take compliance the aviation community Department of Planning rejected under the WAR action against the airport have been campaigning and Environment Act. operator on the statutory for many months for a revealed in a 2016 letter Aero Club CEO, limit of daily take offs and meeting with Council and that vegetation clearing at Andrew Smith, said “we landings,” he said. the State Government to the airport resulted in an want to make it clear to “Minister Stokes discuss their concerns extension and upgrade to the public that we are not the airport’s the existing runway. in favour of adjusting the has written to Central about Coast Council asking future and review of the Even though the cap WAR Act to allow large jet that they partner with WAR Act, especially on air traffic has not been transport. us in providing the best in the wake of Council instigated, under the WAR “We are against that, we

only want to remain light aircraft and associated industries with the current boundaries,” he said. The airport was built in the early 1970s on Council land and control of the airport was licensed to Central Coast Aero Club from the 1980s until March 2015 when Council resumed control and management. The club owns 2.4ha of land, about onetenth of the whole site, which contains their club facilities, aircraft and hangars, while the runway and taxiways are on Council owned land. It conducts pilot training, commercial and scenic flights for tourism, charity days such as free flights for disadvantaged children and their families, school tours, try and fly days and theory instructions. There are also many support industries such as avionics, aircraft frames and engines and overhauling and repairing aircraft. The aero club’s Airport Lease Agreement is due to re-negotiated by August 2021. Source: Interview, Oct 21, Andrew Smith, CEO, Central Coast Aero Club Media release, Oct 11 Adam Crouch, Terrigal MP Article, July 31 Wyong Regional Chronicle Journalist, Sue Murray

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ouncil will start negotiations with the owner of 190 Jensen Rd, Wadalba, to buy the land for environmental purposes. This block will consolidate council owned conservation land for the future stage 2 of Wadalba Wildlife Corridor. The decision to buy the land is based on its environmental value and contains estuarine swamp oak forest which is listed as threatened under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 and the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016.

Cultural Plan on exhibition The draft Cultural Plan 2020-25 is a framework for the region to achieve its potential as a thriving arts and cultural sector. Council’s Director, Connected Communities, Julie Vaughan, said this was important for regional economic development and the draft plan was based on building on creative strengths. “This plan will assist us to build a welcoming and lively region to showcase our diverse and inclusive cultural identity,” she said. The plan is available for public comment until November 15. There will an information

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The block of land council will buy to preserve for environmental purposes session at The Art House Competition and GOALL delivering projects in less time.” in Wyong on Thursday, magazine. October 31, and another This technology in Erina the day before. follows other innovative New road building and sustainable technology approaches by council, Seniors survey for such as the use of a support plan Council is introducing road surfacing product new survey technology made from recycled soft There are about to save time and money plastic, glass and toner 130,000 residents aged on projects across the cartridges. over 50 on the Central coast’s 2,200km road Coast, according to the network. Focus on kayak and latest Census and future New survey systems canoe tourism demand for services in excavators and tailored to the senior graders use GPS and community is expected 3D technology to dig A report to council to grow. opportunities and grade to millimetre outlining to boost tourism through Council is conducting accuracy. a survey of seniors as Council Director, kayaking and canoeing part of its revision of the Roads, Transport, pursuits will be referred Positive Ageing Strategy. Drainage, Waste, Boris to the Tourism Advisory The survey will help Bolgoff, said using this Committee for further council identify how it new technology delivered input. It was an initial can best support older the accuracy required people to lead active, without the need to assessment of the current healthy and independent have surveyors re-check level of active use of the waterways for canoeing lives and to improve their levels. quality of life. “Design drawings are or kayaking and similar Senior services already simply uploaded to the activities, the trends in include the 50+ Leisure survey system and the low impact waterway use and Learning Centres construction machinery for tourism purposes, which provide social, automatically adjusts to and an overview of the educational, cultural and the design levels,” he sector including key peak bodies, key events and fitness opportunities. said. “Since starting the trends. Council also provides a Mayor, Lisa Matthews, range of senior programs rollout of the technology, said activating Central and activities such as we have seen a reduction Coast waterways was a the Seniors Festival, in material waste and key focus for council in Grandma Moses Art achieved cost savings by

both the Central Coast Destination Management Plan and the Tourism Opportunity Plan. “The opportunities identified will promote and boost tourism that celebrates the natural and cultural assets of the Central Coast in a way that is accessible, sustainable and ecofriendly, and deliver on what the community has asked for,” she said. A new kayak launching facility at Berkeley Vale will be finished in November. The $200,000 project, on the corner of Panorama and Lakedge Rd, includes a multi-use jetty and upgrade of the car park.

Eight groups share almost $25,000 Eight groups have shared almost $25,000 in council’s latest funding round of the Community Support Grant Program. The grants support groups to deliver quality programs, undertake projects, purchase equipment or hold events to build strong connections and celebrate local communities. Latest recipients in the program, which provides up to $5,000 per project per financial year in combined funding and in-kind council services, are: Wyee Probus Club Inc. for defibrillator, first aid and office equipment, $4,447.95; Tuggerah Lakes Christian Education Board Inc.

for FUSE Camp annual school holiday program, $4,895; Wyong Garden Club Inc. for audio visual equipment, $1,736; The Entrance and Districts Chamber of Commerce and Industry for Fright Night at The Entrance 2019, $4,117; Bears of Hope Pregnancy and Infant Loss Community Garden, $3,275.62; Wheelchair Sports NSW Inc. for wheelchair basketball training, $3,080; Erina Women’s Hockey Club for face masks for juniors, $660; Central Coast Kids in Need for the Adam Molch Hillier Memorial Surf Classic, $2,223.50.

Strong growth in investments Council’s Investment Report for August outlined interest growth of $842,000, which increased its total investment portfolio to $465.9M. In managing its portfolio, council takes into consideration credit ratings of financial institutions, interest rates offered and the amount of investment portfolio already held with each financial institution. Council continues to also look for “green” investment opportunities, subject to prevailing investment guidelines.

Name for Shelly Beach road A road to the car park at the northern end of Shelly Beach needs a name. Naming of the road enables emergency services to easily locate the road access to North Shelly Beach should an incident occur. Central Coast Council has naming rights as it manages the Crown Land reserves on either side of the road. The process for naming of the road should be completed before the start of the next summer swimming season and naming options will be on public exhibition for community comment. Source: Media statements and releases Central Coast Council Journalist, Sue Murray

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SW Health has launched an investigation into the treatment of 21-month-old Hamlyn Terrace girl, L o r e l e i Bellchambers, after she was sent home from Wyong Hospital with a broken neck.

entral Coast Council has commenced sand renourishment works at foreshores around Tuggerah Lakes. “As part of our role protecting and conserving the Tuggerah Lakes estuary from time to time, we need to perform a sand renourishment program,” a council spokesperson said. “We aim to complete this process as quickly as possible with the next planned works

taking place at McKenzie Reserve, Budgewoi, Long Jetty and Tom Burke Reserve, Lake Munmorah, from October 22 to 25. “Unfortunately, as a result of this work there will be some minor disruptions at these locations. “Access to the foreshore will be limited and we are encouraging the public to avoid these areas until the work is completed,” the spokesperson said. Source: Website, Oct 20 Central Coast Council

Lorelei’s mother, Elise Bellchambers, presented herself and her daughter at Wyong Hospital on October 14, after the pair were involved in a car accident, but were discharged a short time later after only Mrs Bellchambers was assessed for injury. A day later, the family was back at the hospital, and after a transfer to Gosford Hospital and a 12 hour wait, Lorelei was placed in an induced coma and the family was flown to Westmead Children’s Hospital, where doctors determined she had fractured her C1 and C2 vertebrae.

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Lorelei Bellchambers the prospect Lorelei is now in a body faces brace and is likely to need of permanent spinal corrective surgery on her damage after Wyong Hospital staff failed to spine. If her current treatment conduct an x-ray on plan fails and surgery is Lorelei, despite the child required, it is possible being in extreme pain and that she will face a lifetime her parents requesting a full examination be of mobility issues. Speaking to media, conducted. “We are beyond angry, parents, Elise and Ben Bellchambers, said that we are furious,” Elise they were devastated Bellchambers told media. A spokesperson that their daughter now

for the Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) confirmed that an investigation was underway into Lorelei’s care. “CCLHD takes complaints about patient care extremely seriously and has contacted the family to discuss the treatment and quality of care given to the child. “We are currently reviewing the care provided and will continue to liaise with the Children’s Hospital at Westmead to follow up on the patient’s progress,” the spokesperson said. NSW Health Minister, Brad Hazzard, also confirmed that a review was underway and said that any changes that needed to be made would be. Source: Video, Oct 21 Ben and Elise Bellchambers, Hamlyn Terrace Media statement, Oct 22 Central Coast Health Dilon Luke, Journalist

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Wyong Olympic Pool has been refurbished

yong Olympic Pool has reopened following the completion of refurbishment works conducted over winter. The first stage of renovations

included new tiling, painting and replacement of fittings in the change rooms, as well as grandstand upgrades. The facility, which features a 50 metre outdoor pool, wading pool and amenities, is open

now from Monday to Friday from 6am to 6pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 8am to 5pm. Source: Website, Oct 16 Central Coast Council

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march, organised by Coast Environment Alliance (CEA), for a peaceful protest against the approval of the Wallarah 2 coal mine, is the second on the Central Coast, following a rally in July attended by more than 200 people. “Let’s unite to show that people power is much stronger than people in power,” says CEA organizer, Emma French. The protest march is to raise awareness of the South Korean government backed mine which was approved recently by the NSW Government. Wyong Coal’s Wallarah 2 longwall coal mine will be established in the middle of Central Coast’s water catchment. “We want to raise awareness of this coal mine that is only five minutes from Wyong and 20 minutes from Gosford, and will create 28 years of non stop destruction of our land, our air, our water and our children’s

futures,” French said. In Parliament in September, the Greens demanded answers about how the government would ensure protection of the Central Coast water catchment if the Wallarah 2 coal mine went ahead. Central Coast MLC and NSW Greens spokesperson for Mining, Coal and Gas, Abigail Boyd, said the Mining Act, due for review, was currently set up in such a way that it does not allow for the outright rejection of a mine when it risks a drinking water catchment. Alan Hayes from Australian Coal Alliance said the mine had conceded, in response to inquiries from NSW Office of Water, that seepage into the mine from the water catchment would be 960 megalitres a year. There are 2.5 megalitres in an Olympic size swimming pool. Boyd said that the mine, to compensate, will return only treated water back to the catchment each year, but “that’s recycled mine water, not fresh water,” she said.

“Despite knowing the risks posed to our community by this toxic coal mine, the government’s priority is to have NSW as the mining investment centre of Australia. “Wallarah 2 could be a disaster for our community. “It will contaminate our drinking water, destroy our local environment and harm agriculture, tourism and the local economy.” The peaceful protest on Saturday, October 26, will be held outside Wyong Council Chambers at 2 Hely St, from 2.30pm to 4.30pm. There will be a range of speakers including Alan Hayes from the Australian Coal Alliance, Paul Robert Burton from Lock the Gate, as well as other indigenous and environmentalist groups. Source: Interview, Oct 22 Emma French, Coast Environment Alliance Article, Oct 9 Wyong Chronicle Website, Oct 22 NSW Irrigators’ Council Journalist, Sue Murray

Carters Rd congestion is being debated in NSW Parliament T

he ongoing traffic tangle in Carters Rd, Lake Munmorah, is being debated in NSW Parliament, following calls for the Transport and Roads Minister to resolve the chaos. Swansea MP, Yasmin Catley, put up a Notice of Motion saying that “the residents of Lake Munmorah have been fighting for a long time to have improvements made to this road”. She wants the government to fund a traffic study to find a proper solution to the congestion from vehicles and thousands of students coming and going from the four schools and one pre-school in this street which has only one access point. “Carters Rd is like a goat track,” Catley said. “I have met many, many, many times with representatives of Roads and Maritime Services and whilst these meetings have resulted in some minor changes …. they have not had any impact on the twice-daily congestion, five days a week, during school terms,” she said. “It is critically important that the government stops pushing away its share of the responsibility to fix this road …. we cannot continue to overlook this serious matter … we need to make the environment safe for school students, their families and teachers. “It is dangerous and the

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entral Coast Town Crier, Stephen Clarke, has placed fifth in the World Invitational Town Crier To u r n a m e n t Championships. Clarke qualified for the Championships after he took out his fifth national title at the 2019 National Town Crier Championships. The Wyong resident was officially named the Champion of Champions by the Guild of Australian Town Criers (GATC) upon the conclusion of this year’s nationals at Echuca Moama on the Murray River on October 13. It was a momentous win for Clarke, making him

one of the country’s most decorated Town Criers, having taken back to back titles after winning last year’s Championship and securing his spot at the Worlds, which were also hosted by GATC at Echuca Moama from October 15 to 20. Clarke went into the Worlds full of confidence after his Nationals win, but knew he’d be up against stiff competition with representatives from Canada and the United Kingdom considered the ones to beat amongst the world’s best Town Criers. That proved to be true, with the Canadian representative going on to win the 2019 title. Despite the loss, Clarke said he was still incredibly proud of his

achievements thus far. “To have achieved my fifth Champion of Champions title is a real honour and I was thrilled to have represented the Central Coast on the world stage,” Clarke said. Following his success at the Nationals and Worlds campaigns, Clarke revealed that he’d achieved another milestone, having been successful in his bid to bring the 2020 National Town Crier Championships to the Coast, something that has not occurred on the Coast since 2006, when GATC worked with the then Gosford Council to deliver the event. “It is such a privilege to be able to bring nationals to the Coast.

Wyee Rural Fire Service has a new station T

he NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Wyee Brigade is welcoming the investment of $795,400 in the Central Coast area with the official opening of their new station. State Member for Lake Macquarie, Greg Piper, joined NSW RFS Assistant Commissioner, Kelly Browne, at the official opening on September 28, where they inspected the new facility for the Wyee Brigade and thanked volunteers for their ongoing commitment to the Central Coast area and the Service. Piper said the new $795,400 station upgrade would provide enhanced support to volunteers as well as the communities they protect. “This refurbished station will further help members of the Wyee Brigade assist with vehicle movements, brigade station maintenance and the fighting of fires locally,” Piper said.

“We continually see how hard our skilled firefighters and support crews work to keep us safe when bush fires and emergency situations threaten, and I offer my sincere thanks and gratitude to all the NSW RFS members for their outstanding efforts,” he said. A/Comm Browne said the NSW RFS, working cooperatively with state and local governments, is committed to providing volunteer firefighters with the equipment, infrastructure and

resources they need to carry out the important work of protecting their local communities from fire and a diverse array of incidents. “I’d like to thank Lake Macquarie City Council for funding part of the station and I acknowledge the continuing efforts of all local members who will benefit from this new facility,” Assistant Commissioner Browne said. Source: Media release, Sep 28 NSW RFS Media

“The Guild was very receptive of the proposal and I’m sure this will be a momentous event come September, 2020,” Clarke said. Source: Interviews, Oct 15 and 21 Stephen Clarke, Central Coast Town Crier Dilon Luke, Journalist

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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

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

Dredging of Lobster Beach Dredging of Lobster Beach next, New tea house open next, says committee says committee

Peninsula should speak up about planning, says Smith

works has been a floating line to tide with adequate safety margins, The dredging dredging at Half Tide Tide The at Half Rocks Peninsula Village has officially Deputy mayor Cr Jane Smith has Rocks will soon move on shore opposite Half Tide Rocks to so this work will be critical.” take the dredged sand as a slurry Allsop said the original Lobster Beach says willtoWagstaff-Killcare soon move on to Lobster Beach opened itsMrnew Tea House, outdoor urged the Peninsula community to Community to pipes buried past Ettalong Point problem of the channel being and Ocean Beach. blocked at Little Box Head was Association president Mr Community deck and surrounding area. says Wagstaff-Killcare have a say about planning for the “Wet sand has been deposited largely resolved, but attention Mike Allsop, who is also chair along the dune line on the would still be required for ongoing of the Peninsulapresident Waterways beach, allowed to settle and dry, maintenance from time to time Association Mr Mike future of the area. Committee. then distributed by earthmoving given the dynamic nature of the New tea house open Mr Allsop said that over the last equipment.” sand banks in the whole area. Allsop, who is also chair of the couple of months residents would Mr Allsop said Central Coast He said the association was have seen their “favourite dredge” Council had been instrumental in “very supportive” of the joint Peninsula Village has residents. Peninsula Waterways anchored to the north side of HalfCommittee. the design and execution of the program executed by Council and officially opened its new Tea The official opening included a Tide Rocks. “When conditions permit, it has been trimming the channel in that area to meet the design depth and profile for deeper keeled vessels as well as the ferry,” Mr Allsop said. “This area was not addressed last year as part of the emergency works delivered by the State Government, and is now being funded by a joint Council-State Government program. “A feature of this stage of the

beach works, informed by various professional studies into sand movement patterns, which, he said, would always be there. “The dredge is due to complete its work at Half Tide Rocks shortly, and will then relocate to the Lobster Beach area to properly widen the channel to allow vessels to pass in opposite directions. “The current situation is too narrow to permit two large vessels to pass one another on a running

community to have a say about planning for the future of the area.

accepting the motion from Cr Smith. It agreed to hold community engagement meetings in each ward to discuss the statement which will become the primary strategic tool to express the desired future of an area. She said the statement would need to look at the capacity for growth in the areas and whether the roads were a limiting factor. She said the statement would give the high level direction for all five wards and the Comprehensive Local Environment Plan would provide the rules. Cr Smith said it was her personal view that council needed to work on the Statement before making any dramatic changes to the Local Environment Plan. With the decision to adopt the ward approach, council’s chief executive officer Mr Gary Murphy will provide a recommended process by which the ward councillors are given an opportunity to participate in the preparation of the provisions of those parts of the

Rotary club to hold youth gala ball

House, outdoor deck and surrounding area.

the State Government to keep the waterway open and safe for all users, and especially for continued operation of ferry services. “The Peninsula Waterways Committee which I chair is active in maintaining a solid track of the status of waterways works and in encouraging all the authorities involved to stand by their commitments,” he said.

Tesch urges Premier to deliver underpass not insults

ribbon cutting and a toast to the new area. The event included a ceremony to “launch” Tim the turtle back into his home in the revamped Tea House pond. A town crier was on hand to help officially welcome Tim the Turtle and his fish friends back to the Village with the help of the children.

Three-storey building proposed for Ed James’ site

The project has been in progress for more than six months. Staff and residents of Peninsula Village were joined for he opening on Tuesday, October 1, by children from the Umina Kids Club and Wallaby St Early Learning Centre. Central Coast Councillor Chris Holstein attended, along with members of the board of management and families of the

The Rotary Club of Umina Beach Member for Gosford Ms Liesl A roast chicken shop at 323- 325 will hold the Central Coast Youth Tesch has called on NSW Premier West St, Umina Beach, will have a Gala Ball at Gosford RSL Club on Ms Gladys Berejiklian to deliver three-storey commercial building Saturday, November 9, from 6pm funding for a rail underpass at behind it, if an application currently Peninsula should Railway speak planning, Smith to 11:30pm. St, up Woy about Woy, instead of on exhibitionsays is approved. The council adopted the ward to address matters by ward in their consider public submissions, and Deputy mayor Cr Jane Smith insults at Central first Coast planning statement. to discuss the process for the 8 meeting, has urged the Peninsula approach at its Octoberthrowing Cr Smith said asked it was generally Residents about Empire agreed that renewal was needed on the Peninsula but the Bay flood management community needed a strong voice about where they wanted things such as open space, commercial,

Empire Bay residents are being industrial and residential areas and transport infrastructure needs. “I think that have the Peninsula is an say on the asked to their area that does have constraints,’’ she said, citing the two roads going latest floodplain study for their in and going out of the area. Cr Smith was successful in local catchment. getting Central Coast Council to adopt a ward-based approach to the Local Strategic Planning Statement that by law Council must adopt by July next year. The statement, when adopted, will become the 20-year land use planning vision for the local government area. The statement would aim to highlight where council wants such things as open space, residential areas and commercial and industrial areas.

SOURCE: Newsletter, 1 Oct, 2019 Mike Allsop, WTKCA

“This approach would help ensure the strategic priorities and local character of the former councils would be adequately considered in the development of the new council’s strategic vision,’’ the Department of Planning website stated. “This would be particularly relevant while new councils are developing a new consolidated Local Environment Plan for the amalgamated area.” Council is working on a new consolidated plan for the Coast as well as a comprehensive plan. In July, when she was still mayor, Cr Smith put forward a mayoral minute to the council in an attempt to get the council staff to concentrate on work on the new comprehensive local environment plan rather than consolidating the plans from the two former Wyong and Gosford plans. Her mayoral minute was not adopted but was amended to councillors holding a workshop to discuss the implications of the proposed consolidated plan, to

comprehensive plan, including the community engagement process. That workshop has taken place but the outcomes have not been made public. The decision taken at the July 22 meeting did not include the tabling of any of the discussions. The draft consolidated local environment plan will be presented to the council, possibly before the end of the year. The council’s draft urban spatial plan, currently out on public exhibition until October 24, is a framework for the Local Strategic Planning Statement. At its July 22 meeting, the councillors noted that this in effect commenced the process of developing a comprehensive local environment plan and the Development Control Plan for the coast.

Residents urged to keep cars locked

Trivia night for RSPCA shelter

The Central Coast RSPCA trivia night attracted 260 guests to statement thatat deal with ward. the fundraiser thetheirEverglades Mr Murphy will provide a councillor planning Country monthly Club on September 16. workshop so interested councillors could be provided with information and updates on planning matters such as the statement, strategic planning processes, development proposals and other relevant matters. Cr Smith’s motion included documentation that quoted the NSW Department of Planning which said the government included provisions to give recently amalgamated councils the option

SOURCE: Website, 3 Oct 2019 Shane Neaves, Peninsula Village

Residents should keep their cars locked and be careful where they stored car keys, the Rotary Club of Woy Woy has been told in talk by local police.

40-year-old Forster man has been slapped with several penalty notices after a run in with officers from Tuggerah Lakes Highway Patrol. At about 2pm on Wednesday, October 2, police from Tuggerah Lakes Highway Patrol stopped a HSV R8 sedan on the Pacific Hwy at Wyong. The vehicle’s registration had been cancelled eight months prior after the owner failed to rectify dangerous defects. It was determined the driver/owner had been detected driving the unregistered vehicle on seven prior occasions within the last six months. Officers then located four children in the rear seat, with a 4-year-old boy and a 7-year-old boy not restrained in any form of child seat or seatbelt.

Finally, it was determined that the driver’s licence held by the man was endorsed as suspended. Owing to repeated use of the unregistered vehicle, police seized the man’s car with an application made to forfeit the vehicle permanently to the Crown. The man was issued penalty notices for the following offences: Drive with passenger 7 years or older but less than 16 years old not restrained as prescribed; Drive with passenger 4 years

or older but less than 7 years old not restrained as prescribed; Use unregistered registerable Class A motor vehicle; and Use Uninsured motor vehicle; Use light vehicle not comply with standard – other. He was also charged with driving whilst suspended and use vehicle in contravention of defect notice. He’ll front Wyong Local Court in November Source: Media release, Oct 2 Traffic and Highway Patrol Command NSW

SOURCE: The full articles and more can be seen on line on our website Central Coast Council agenda 7.2, 8 Oct 2019 www.centralcoastnews.net They can also be seen on www.peninsulanews.info Interview (Merilyn Vale), 10 Oct, 2019 Cr Jane Smith, Central Coast Council

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Kibbleplex to be demolished as stage 1 of $345M development

The old Kibbleplex building in the heart of Gosford will be transformed into a $345.4M five tower residential and retail development within 10 years if the Lederer Group is successful with Action on $440M Leagues Club redevelopment Central Coast Leagues Club has unveiled plans for a $440M redevelopment and has applied to the NSW Department of Planning for approval as a State Significant Site. Annual State of the Beaches report released

Deputy Mayor calls out Premier Regional Performing Arts Centre after several failed attempts to blame game continues meet Controversy continues to rage Deputy Mayor, Jane Smith, has over stalled plans for a Regional taken a swipe at NSW Premier Performing Arts Centre (RPAC) Gladys Berejiklian on social media, for the heart of Gosford, with over recent comments made by Central Coast Council rejecting a the Premier. motion from Councillor Greg Best Each ward to have input into Local Strategic Planning Statement Central Coast Council is to adopt a ward-based approach to strategic planning for the region over the next 20 years, following a successful motion from Deputy Mayor, Jane Smith, at its October Mardi Water Treatment Plant is to receive a $6.8M upgrade

Wild dog and fox baiting program active on the Coast A wild dog and fox control bait laying program is set to run until October 31 in the Dooralong, Mangrove Mountain, Ravensdale and Somersby areas and will see coverage of around 30,000HA. Intergovernment pact

Good news to come out of the Mardi Water Treatment Plant is to Central Coast Mayor, Lisa NSW Government’s annual State of receive a $6.8M upgrade, thanks Matthews, has welcomed a new Agreement the Beaches report for 2018-2019 to an injection of funds from the Intergovernmental is that 14 of the region’s 15 ofocean StatewillGovernment. (IGA) between and the An artist’s impression how the development look from Kibble park An aerial view of thecouncils proposed site he old Kibbleplex Significant Development. the Kibbleplex site and the housing more than 700 the DA estimates that the 2036; and help create a more beaches have achieved a good or Imperial Centre and was apartments sited above and project State Government to help establish will provide 500 direct attractive and safer city centre. building in the The Lederer Group has withdrawn in March 2018, behind layered retail podiums and indirect jobs. Great care has been“taken for of Gosford veryheart good rating developed for aswimming an “equal partnership masterplan for the with planning restrictions for fronting Kibble Park, providing

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which would be developed the CBD in a state of flux. a gradualwww.centralcoastnews.net transition from the carparks would provide of Kibble Park in the design The full articles andsite, more can be seen on line on our website Coast Community News a $345.4M five tower in six stages, with the DA for In October 2018, planning park to the ridgeline behind around 1,014 parking spaces process, with at least 60 per residential andonretail focusses newsthespecifically related to post code areas 2250, 2251, 2260 can cent also bepark read and first stage, which involves Albany St North. for the site recommenced, with and access articles points in William of the to receive development within site and vegetation clearing at with the core project of to The www.coastcommunitynews.com.au. towers would range from St, Donnison St and Albany St four hours of direct sunlight shared on your mobile phone byteam going 10 years if the Lederer a cost of $3.6M, on exhibition

Group is successful with until November 7. its latest Development The plan is a revisited Application, lodged and slim-lined version with the State Planning of Lederer’s initial 2016 Gosford Alive project, which

Lederer (proponent), Buchan Group (architect) and Mecone (planning) considering a range of options for the Kibbleplex site.

20-30 storeys and would be topped by elevated gardens. DAs for the construction of the towers themselves will be lodged in increments following

North. The masterplan says the project aims to: support the growth of the Gosford CBD; help meet the region’s

between 9am and 3pm on the winter solstice.

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28-year-old Gorokan man has been arrested and charged with drug related offences after NSW Police dismantled a large scale cannabis cultivation operation across Greater Sydney. Detectives dismantled nine hydro houses and arrested two others as part of the investigation on October 1. In May, detectives from the State Crime Command’s Drug and Firearms Squad established Strike Force Garford to investigate the hydroponic cultivation of cannabis in Sydney. Their enquiries uncovered a network operating multiple hydro houses in rental properties in residential areas across Sydney’s south west and north west. Following extensive inquiries, Strike Force Garford investigators, with the assistance of

North West and South West Metropolitan Region Enforcement Squads and Raptor North, executed 13 search warrants across Sydney and the Central Coast. Police located elaborate hydroponic set-ups in nine homes at Bankstown, Granville, Dundas Valley, Eastwood, West Ryde, Epping, Northmead, along with the one in Gorokan, which were examined by specialist forensic officers. In total, investigators seized about 1,500 cannabis plants, with an estimated potential street value of more than $5.8M. After dismantling the set-ups, investigators also seized hydroponic, electrical, and lighting equipment, as well as chemicals. During the operation, a 27-year-old woman and a 44-year-old man were also arrested at units in Bankstown. The Gorokan man was

taken to Wyong Police Station and charged with knowingly take partcultivate large commercial quantity-cannabis, and use/consume/ waste electricity without authority. He was refused bail to appear at Wyong Local Court. The woman and the 44 year old man were both charged with cultivate prohibited plant (commercial quantitycannabis), use/consume/ waste electricity without authority, enhanced indoor cultivate cannabis for commercial purpose, and participate criminal group contribute criminal activity. Police will allege in court that the man and woman were both responsible for organising the establishment and maintenance of the hydro houses. They were both refused bail to appear at Bankstown Local Court. Source: Media release, Oct 1 NSW Police Media

Alleged domestic violence offender arrested and released on bail

man has been charged with assault in Lake Haven after he allegedly struck a police officer during the October long weekend. At about 10pm on Sunday, October 6, an officer from the Tuggerah Lakes Police District attended a car park on Bannister Dve, Lake Haven, when he saw a man wanted in connection with an investigation into domestic violence offences.

The 20-year-old man was arrested, and while being taken to the police car, he allegedly punched the officer to the forehead and attempted to escape. While he was being restrained, he allegedly struck out at the officer who defended himself and sustained an injury to his hand. The man allegedly continued to resist and the officer used OC spray to secure him. He was taken to Wyong

Police Station where he was charged with resist officer in execution of duty, common assault, common assault (domestic violence), and two counts of stalk/ intimidate intend fear physical harm. He appeared at Wyong Local Court the following day and was given conditional bail to appear at the same court later in the year. Source: Media release, Oct 7 NSW Police Media

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Local artist dies in Ebbtide Mall fire

Ebbtide Mall was the scene of a shocking fire that claimed the life of resident artist, Patrick Carroll (inset)

opular local artist, Patrick Carroll, has been confirmed as the man who died during the Ebbtide Mall fire at The Entrance. At about 4:30pm on Sunday, October 20, emergency services attended The Entrance Rd after receiving information that a shopping complex was alight. It’s understood Carroll became trapped in his studio as the fire raged outside his door, with no chance of escape due to metal coverings on the windows. Carroll phoned Triple Zero to advise he was trapped and remained on the line throughout the ordeal until he succumbed to possible smoke inhalation. After evacuating the building fire crews commenced a rescue operation and extracted Carroll from his studio

and immediately began performing CPR, but it was too late and he died at the scene. A crime scene has been established and an investigation has commenced to determine the cause of the blaze. A report is being prepared for the Coroner.

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Bravo Councillor Jilly Pilon I FORUM t is so important that the State Government move quickly to establish the Local Planning Panel so that the Central Coast can begin to move forward.

For far too long, development of any sort on the Central Coast has been the captive of nay-sayers, NIMBYs and other minorities who want to keep this city of ours as an isolated village. It is not difficult to understand why the State

Government could no longer stand by while this large population region was drifting backwards relative to other state significant regions. Development creates jobs and sustains those jobs into the future. The Council has been keen to approve massive housing developments, but with no plan for providing local jobs for the homeowners. House construction provides somewhat unreliable work continuity,

and for a narrow range of skilled trades. The Central Coast needs industry, especially high-tech industry, to develop a highly skilled and educated local workforce. We do not need only logistics warehouses. The sooner the Central Coast community wake up to who on Council really serves their best interests, the sooner we will get rid of the dead wood on Council. Email, Oct 19 Geoff Robertson, The Entrance

A must see movie

ide Like A Girl is an Aussie movie you must see. When the film finished, people clapped in the cinema. It tells the story of Michelle Payne, the first female jockey to win a Melbourne Cup in its 155

FORUM year history. It is the stand out movie for me of 2019. Sam Neil was great in his role, as was Stevie Payne who played himself and was a standout.

His loving bond with his sister Michelle really shined through. Go and see the movie, you will not regret it. Bring some tissues, you may need them. Email, Oct 3 Richard Ryan, Summerland Point

Meeting closed to the community

s a long-term resident of the Central Coast, I was interested in attending the NSW Government’s socalled Community Cabinet meeting at Mingara on September 30. I have attended at least three such meetings in recent years. Arriving at Mingara, I was astounded when I was refused entry to what I was advised was an invitation only event. Just two years ago, a similar meeting was promoted as “a positive

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and productive forum to discuss regional matters with community members given the opportunity to raise their concerns and issues directly with the then new Premier, Gladys Berejiklian, and her ministerial team.” Clearly the tenor of governance has changed dramatically in the last two years, with a Cabinet function clearly being organised and paid for by the Liberal Government which chooses to exclude the public and invite only its chosen attendees. Regrettably, this refusal

of public access to government is consistent with the way we’ve seen funding for local projects being overtly politicised and weaponised against those with differing priorities. As the sole local member of the Berejiklian Government, maybe it’s Adam Crouch’s way of avoiding accountability for failing to deliver the $400M Central Coast share of the proceeds of Snowy Hydro which he and then Parliamentary Secretary, Scot MacDonald, promised.

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Call to action over Coal-ash dam legacy T

he Coal-Ash Community Alliance (CCA) welcomes the announcement of the Legislative Council’s Inquiry into the costs for remediation of sites containing coal ash repositories, including Eraring and Vales Point Power Stations, and other relevant power stations, like the decommissioned Lake Munmorah. It is not good enough that plans by the operators or former owners, the NSW Government, are not in place for the ash dam sites for both full remediation and re-use of the enormous lands on which they cover. The closure of Myuna Bay Recreation Centre has been a massive boost for the general public awareness of the enormity of the problem, for both human health and the environment, especially the lakes, which are beloved recreational zones for locals and tourists. Recently unveiled sales contracts detailing the privatisation of NSW power stations have shown that the NSW Government is responsible for the ash waste produced during

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state ownership and, therefore, the remediation of the Vales Point and Eraring ash waste sites. The CCA does not want to simply cover the ash with a top layer of soil, plant some trees and hope the problem goes away. If that becomes the accepted process, leachates will continue to seep from the site and make their way into our creeks, rivers and lakes, with future generations left to clean up the toxic mess. The CCA recently met with Environment and Energy Minister, Matthew Kean, at Myuna Bay, and raised several issues that he was unaware of. The Minister is currently looking into our claims before a future meeting with the CCA and local member, Greg Piper MP. It is imperative that the community respond to this Inquiry and raise the issues of environmental contamination and the loss of community

assets like Myuna Bay Recreation Centre, being caused by poor ash waste management and a lack of initiative from industry and Government, until now, with the launch of the Inquiry. Residents need answers about funding being set aside for the remediation, and what proportion will be contributed from the power station operators under the sales contracts, as well as what the local job prospect for the sites’ remediation and repurposing of the lands will look like. The CCA maintains that any current and past power station or industrial operator must be responsible for their legacy pollution. Ongoing liability is paramount if we, the community, can feel safe in eating seafood from our lakes, swimming or partaking in other water activities and breathing the air. The Coal-ash Community Alliance urge everyone to write to the inquiry and raise their concerns, no matter how large or small, “as that is the only way we can eventually get a satisfactory outcome for the region. Email, Oct 5 Gary Blaschke OAM The Coal-ash Community Alliance Inc.

Email, Sep 30 Kevin Armstrong, Forresters Beach

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O Bethshan Gardens Nursing Home staff with Women’s Shed members and the fiddle mats he newly formed she and other members some stimulation for Wyong Women’s were welcomed with residents with dementia, Shed completed its open arms by staff at Alzheimer’s or sensory first community the Bethshan Gardens issues. Nursing Home when they “Wyong Women’s shed charitable endeavour delivered the 16 fiddle has an aim to create a on September 16 mats to residents. better world for someone when members The mats were created else and we look forward donated some by member, Colette to making more donations handmade fiddle Burton, who said she again in the future,” Miller mats to a Wyee purposely created said. nursing home. the mats to combine Source: Media release, Sep 16 Women’s Shed a number of different to provide Jane Miller, Wyong member, Jane Miller, said textures

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health information, to be scattered around the region. More than 400 lost birds were created by Central Coast residents during two different Lost Bird Found Project workshops held in Woy Woy and The Entrance in August. The lost birds have since been hidden around the Coast’s town centres and libraries with finders encouraged to post and tag photos on The Lost Bird Found Facebook page, or on their social media accounts to help spread the message that mental health matters. The Lost Bird Found Facebook page also provides information on mental health services. Mayor Lisa Matthews said that initiatives like these are important to help raise awareness

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2019 Central Coast Volunteer Team of the Year announced C

entral Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) volunteers from across the district were honoured at the 2019 Central Coast Centre for Volunteering Awards when they were named the 2019 Central Coast Volunteer Team of the Year.

Genuine bipartisan action on suicide prevention called for F

ederal Member for Dobell and Shadow Assistant Health Minister, Emma McBride, has called for genuine bipartisan action on suicide prevention in the wake of World Mental Health Day on October 10. The theme of World Mental Health Day 2019 was working together to prevent suicide. “The Morrison Government’s target of reducing suicide to zero along with the appointment of Christine Morgan as National Suicide Prevention Adviser to the Prime

Minister is commendable. “This year’s World Mental Health Day theme does, however, suggest the need for action,” McBride said. “Recommendations in the recently-released National Mental Health Commission’s 2019 Report on mental health and suicide prevention reform are an excellent starting point for the work we need to get on with together. “ T h o s e recommendations included: Commit to the collection of high quality data particularly on the scope of disorders and high risk community groups

including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders; Undertake a national mental health service gaps analysis and implement a national mental health workforce strategy; Address the broader social and economic factors that contribute to mental ill health and suicide; Fix the NDIS so the streamlined access for people with psychosocial disability is working and keep delivering support for those who are ineligible for the NDIS; and make sure all relevant government departments, health, education, justice, social services and housing, are

responsible for design and implementation of all future national suicide prevention strategies. “Shadow Minister Bowen and I await the release of the Productivity Commission’s inquiry into the social and economic benefits of improving mental health. “It needs to be the final report, review or analysis before the commencement of truly bipartisan, whole-ofgovernment action to improve our nation’s mental health,” McBride said. Source: Media release, Oct 10 Jackie Pearson, Office of Emma McBride MP

CCLHD CEO, Dr Andrew Montague, extended his congratulations to the dedicated group of

volunteers. “We are incredibly proud to have such a helpful and hard working group of more than 150 volunteers supporting our staff, patients and visitors. “Thank you to all the men and women for your amazing contribution, this recognition is well deserved. “Well done and good luck at the state awards in December,” he said. Source: Website, Oct 12 Central Coast Health

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he Wyong Neighbourhood Centre has launched its Christmas Food Drive. In a bid to get stocked up prior to the Christmas holidays, the Centre has commenced their annual food drive and are calling for donations of nonperishable goods. The Centre would welcome donations of

long life items such as tinned foods as well as any Christmas themed treats. Eco bags for hamper packaging would also be highly appreciated. All items must be in date and unopened to be eligible for donation. Source: Media release, Oct 14 Sharyn Burgess, Wyong Neighbourhood Centre

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The Entrance Campus has a unique week of graduation traditions

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ear 12 students at MacKillop Catholic College ended their high school careers with a Charity Day and a Graduation Mass.

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ear 12 students at Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College (TLSC), The Entrance Campus, celebrated the end of their schooling careers with the College’s unique week of graduation traditions during the last week of Term 3. Year 12’s week kicked off with a Wear Your Pyjamas Day with slippers, dressing gowns and even the odd scandalous pair of ugg boots all popular choices amongst the cohort, who probably enjoyed their comfiest day at school since commencing their senior studies. Pyjama Day was followed by Throwback Tuesday, which saw Year 12 dig out their primary school uniforms for a

slightly ill-fitting blast from the past. While a bit of fun, the day is an often poignant reminder of each student’s beginning of high school and while there were plenty of laughs, there was also some reflection on how far students had come. Throwback Tuesday was followed by Gender Bender Wednesday. Likely the most unique Year 12 tradition in the entirety of the former Wyong Shire, male and female students arrived at school on the morning each with a new look For the boy’s, fishnets, hair accessories and terrible lipstick was the go as they embraced their feminine side. For the girl’s, snapbacks, hoodies and some drawn on facial hair was the look of choice.

Next up was Splendour After Class, an afternoon jampacked with festivities where students and staff came together to celebrate Year 12’s last formal day of schooling. More dress-up was encouraged with staff getting in on the fun too as they put on a number of pseudo carnival attractions for Year 12, from a fortune telling booth to live music and fairy floss making. A number of superhero themed murals were also painted by staff and students to commemorate Year 12’s time at TLSC, The Entrance. Year 12 ended their week with their formal graduation ceremony and end of year awards. Source: Website, Sep 23-27 Kirrily Harvey, TLSC, The Entrance Campus

“What a meaningful way to end 13 years of schooling for our HSC Class of 2019. “Year 12 raised $1,880 for their chosen charities, Kids with Cancer Foundation and The Ocean Cleanup, thanks to our very generous College community. “Students were able to enjoy one final day of fun and frivolity before they graduated and it was enjoyed by all,” said College Principal, Steve

Todd. This was followed by the Graduation Mass, the College’s formal conclusion and send off for Year 12 as they enter the final stretch before their HSC. “The Year 12 Graduation Mass is always an emotional occasion that is well attended by our school community. “It is a chance for our staff to acknowledge the journey our students have been through at MacKillop, for our students to thank their teachers who have supported them along the way, and for parents to reflect and celebrate their children. “At the conclusion

of Mass, our staff and student community form the traditional Guard of Honour, led by a bagpipe player, where they finish their journey in the arms of each other, family and friends, symbolising the end of their Secondary schooling. “That evening, our staff, Year 12 cohort and their families, assembled once more to acknowledge the many academic and extracurricular achievements of these students during the Awards Night,” Todd said. Source: Website, Sep 29 Steve Todd, MacKillop Catholic College, Warnervale

Berkeley Vale Campus students win ribbons

team of Agriculture students from Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College, Berkeley Vale Campus, have returned from the Gloucester Junior Cattle Show with a slew of ribbons. Students took part in the Cattle Parade and Dairy and Beef Cattle Judging events of the show. Their day started bright and early as they

prepared their steers for the parade, which included spot washing and a blow dry before the showing. This was followed by a morning of judging dairy and beef cattle with students challenged to be the judges themselves. “Dairy judging key points that the judges were looking for were: frame, dairy character, body capacity, feet and legs, and udder,” said College Principal, Shayne Player. “Beef judging means

the kids needed to look at muscle, fat across the rump, top line, brisket. “The kids needed to place them in order of first to fourth. “They needed to take notes as to why they placed the animals in this order,” Player said. Students had a clean sweep of the Dairy Judging event, taking first, second and equal third. Source: Website, Sep 20 Shayne Player, TLSC Berkeley Vale campus

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The next Hall of Famer to be revealed is 16-yearold Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College, Berkley Vale Campus, student, Evan Hillman. Evan was inducted into the Hall of Fame after he spearheaded a campaign at his school to implement a change in uniform. Evan identified that the school’s uniform sock colour of white was an issue amongst his friend group, so he decided to try and make a change. After surveying students, he discovered that they too thought white was impractical and after collating his findings he set about lobbying staff to have the uniform sock colour changed from white to black. This led to a series of discussions that culminated in a presentation to his Campus Principal, Carlie Wells. Given his foresight,

supporting data and dedication, his request was granted and a change to the uniform policy was made on behalf of the 800 students at the Campus, courtesy of Evan’s hard work. Wells was so impressed with Evan’s moxie, maturity and passion for making a change to benefit the student body, that she ended up nominating him for the Hall of Fame, and now he’s one of the Coast’s 15 inaugural Hall of Famers. Evan earned his Hall of Fame status by proving that youth advocacy, no matter the cause, can achieve positive change. The Hall of Fame is an online gallery that tells the stories of inspiring young Central Coast residents and was designed to show local youth that even in the face of adversity, nothing can stop them achieving their goals. RYSS Youth Worker and Hall of Fame cocoordinator, Lani Pomare, said it’s hoped that by spotlighting young achievers on the Coast, RYSS will be able to change the way young people are viewed in the community. Source: Interview, Aug 27 Lani Pomare, RYSS Website, Oct 17 YOP Pop Up Hall of Fame: Evan Hillman Dilon Luke, Journalist

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Year 10 students in three schools to undertake Entrepreneurial Learning in Action program

Evan Hillman inducted into Youth Hall of Fame he inaugural class of Regional Youth Support Services’ (RYSS) YOP Pop Up Hall of Fame was unveiled in August, and the Chronicle has been working with RYSS to profile these exceptional young people.

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St Brigid’s College (pictured) Gorokan High School and St Peter’s College are all set to take part in the Entrepreneurial Learning in Action program “The program will begin a strong commitment from local industry, but t Peter’s College, T u g g e r a h , in 2020 and see Year 10 to helping secondary ultimately the ideas Gorokan High Commerce, Geography students in regional areas come from the students, School, and St and Work Education see the opportunities which is an evolution students matched with for life beyond school in education,” Jackson Brigid’s College, local companies to in their local towns and said. Lake Munmorah, are develop sustainable industries,” Lee said. “Startup Business among 21 regional solutions for real industry Startup Business International last year NSW schools chosen problems while building International Education successfully piloted to deliver a NSW their business and and Program Director, Liz the program with Government funded creative skills. Jackson, said it’s fantastic AgriFutures Australia to initiative that will entrepreneurial “Students will then that the principals teach s t r e n g t h e n pitch their ideas to a panel of these schools are agriculture skills, but this c o n n e c t i o n s of judges from the local embracing the idea of year we’ve extending and the focus to develop between local community in a ‘Shark entrepreneurship, Tank’ style competition. how it helps students to business skills applicable industry and develop skills such as to the wider economy,” Winning teams secondary school strategic thinking and she said. communities in from each school will compete in a national collaboration. Source: regional areas, and pitch competition at the “Students in the Media release, Oct 11 support students in Brilliant Business Kids’ program are guided by Todd Kirby, Office of Taylor planning their future Festival in Sydney in teachers and mentors Martin MLC career pathways. November. Minister for Skills Liberal member of the NSW Upper House for the and Tertiary Education, Central Coast and Hunter, Geoff Lee, said the Taylor Martin, said the Entrepreneurial Learning Entrepreneurial Learning in Action program is part in Action program will of the NSW Government’s Industry offer Year 10 students the Regional opportunity to develop Education Partnerships entrepreneurial skills that (RIEP) program designed help students will make them more to develop innovation and employable in the future. skills “Teachers at the entrepreneurial that’ll help them to secure schools will deliver the program in curriculum work post school. “The government has that’s been developed and managed by entrepreneurial education provider, Startup Business International,” Martin said.

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Drought relief benefit concert and dance

The Tuggerah Lakes Show Band

he Tuggerah Lakes Show Band will team up with the Tuggerah Lakes Branch of the National Servicemen Association and The Entrance Lions Club to host a Drought Relief Benefit Concert at The Entrance. “As are many Australians, the Show Band are greatly

concerned about the horrific drought our farmers are experiencing and the effects it has on rural Australia. “To this end, in conjunction with Tuggerah Lakes Branch of the National Servicemen Association and The Entrance Lions Club, we have decided to perform a Benefit Concert and dance to be held on October 27 from 2pm to 4pm at The Entrance Leagues Club,”

said Show Band member, Ron Beach. All proceeds from this event will be donated to drought relief campaigns, BuyABale and Need4Feed. Entry to the event will be by a gold coin donation and the groups involved are also planning to hold a fundraising raffle on the day. Source: Media release, Oct 14 Ron Beach, Tuggerah Lakes Show Band

Christmas card design competition for seniors

ember for Dobell, Emma McBride, is spreading some early festive cheer by calling for entries in her annual Christmas card design competition. “This year I will be holding the Dobell Christmas Card competition for our senior

artists,” McBride said. “The design should represent the Central Coast and can be produced on any medium, provided it can be scanned or photographed,” she said. “Many of our seniors are brilliant artists so I am looking forward to seeing their designs. “In previous years I have given the opportunity to

Wyong Farmers’ Market has called it quits after seven years

ans of the Wyong Farmers’ Market are advised that the bi-monthly event has been cancelled indefinitely. Market operators, NSW Farmers’ Market Pty Ltd., announced the closure of the Wyong event on October 16, citing a lack of support from the community as the reason for the cancellation. “We have decided to close Wyong Farmers’ Market, therefore there will not be any markets from October 19 and beyond. “Lack of public support has seen the market close. “We would like to thank all those that did support the market over the years,” a statement posted to the Wyong Farmers’ Market (WFM) Facebook page reads. The announcement sees the end of a seven year legacy as the former Wyong Shire’s largest recurring farmers’ market. Fans of the market expressed their sadness at the cancellation on the

market’s social media, but some regular shoppers took offence to the notion a lack of support was solely to blame. “I resent the implication that the community didn’t support the markets. “I feel that there was very little marketing or promotion of your event and your stall holders left in droves long before the community stopped coming. “We went every time it was on, unfortunately the stall holders gradually decreased more and more, to the point there was very little variety of products,” wrote long time WFM shopper, Stacey Anderson. Several other shoppers made similar comments prompting the WFM Organiser to hit back at claims the event was poorly advertised. “The WFM was well advertised for seven years; newspapers, magazines, television, radio and social media. “Unless the public avail themselves to open up their local newspaper,

listen to their local radio station, flip through a magazine or watch a bit of television, then the business operator, NSW Farmers’ Market, might as well tip their money down the drain. “I must say in all my 20 years of running and developing farmers’ markets with success, I am flummoxed as to how marketing in the Wyong area does not work and I come from a marketing background. “It’s the space that marketing forgot,” they wrote. The next closest NSW Farmers Market events are the Gosford Markets which are on at Gosford Showground every Sunday. For the record, NSW Farmers’ Market advertised their markets in Central Coast Newspapers from January, 2016, until the end of March, 2018. Source: Website, Oct 16 NSW Farmers’ Market Social Media, Oct 16 NSW Farmers’ Market Dilon Luke, Journalist

school students to design the card, so this year I decided it was time for our seniors to showcase their talents,” she added. The closing date for entries is November 4. Entries may be posted to PO Box 3763, Tuggerah. Source: Media release, Oct 8 Jackie Pearson, Office of Emma McBride MP

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Valhalla Village annual fete is on in November

hain Valley Bay’s Valhalla Village Craft Group’s annual fete will return in November. The fete has been an enduring tradition of the Village for years, with the annual event used to raise funds for medical charities and other causes like drought relief as well as for projects within the village on occasion. Committee member, Barbara Grant, said proceeds from this year’s fete would be put towards the purchase of three AED defibrillators

for the village. The fete will commence from 8:30am on November 10 and will see some of the Craft Group’s finest creations up on offer from handmade Christmas cards and gifts, woodwork pieces, quilting and a White Elephant stall. There’ll also be a Devonshire Tea, a barbecue, a chocolate wheel and plenty of cakes and other baked goods for sale on the day. Source: Email, Oct 2 Barbara Grant, Valhalla Village Chain Valley Bay

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Bouddi Foundation for the Arts to present a record $42,000 worth of grants

he Bouddi Foundation for the Arts has announced that a record $42,000 worth of grants will be awarded to 24 aspiring creatives through its 2019 Arts Grants program. Foundation President and celebrated Australian actor-director, John Bell, said this year’s crop of artists were some of the most exceptional the Foundation had ever seen, prompting the record number of grants. “Every year I am astonished at the depth of talent among young people from the Central Coast, and 2019 is no exception. “Indeed, the level of artistry seems to be improving, which is impressive, since it was already at a high level,” Bell said. The 24 grants cover a wide range of artistic pursuits, including traditional and classical dance, contemporary and classical music, sculpture, filmmaking, painting, puppetry and musical theatre. “Most are one-off awards to assist young people with tuition, materials and equipment, upgrading instruments, and the like, but this year, we also have two grants that will help cover fees

for post graduate studies at prestigious overseas universities, and for the first time, we are offering a three year scholarship to amazing young Tumbi Umbi guitarist, Min Anh, to help him complete his music degree at Sydney University,” Bell said. Other former Wyong Shire grant awardees are Bateau Bay’s Nicole Geddes, Blue Haven’s Jacinta-Rose Burley, and Killarney Vale’s, Jasper Duff. Bell said the record grant funding this year

Tumbi Umbi’s Minh Anh was made possible due to increases in number and value of donations. “We are very grateful for the generosity of our donors, who are the lifeblood of our grants program. “Donors are responding to the demonstrated success of grants program artists and in turn have given their support. “It is heartening to see such faith in our young people and commitment to their future,” Bell said.

The grants will be formally awarded during a presentation at Wagstaffe Hall on November 10. Several recipients will perform at the presentation and Foundation patron and film director, Bruce Beresford, will also be interviewed by Bell about his career and his latest film, Ladies in Black. Source: Media release, Aug 27 Phil Donnelly, Bouddi Foundation for the Arts

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Official beach season commenced on September 28

he 2019-20 beach season commenced on September 28, signified by the official raising of the flag ceremony at Terrigal Beach.

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our playgrounds in the north, Canton Beach, Gorokan, Toowoon Bay and Tacoma, are getting a makeover. Work has started on the new playspace in Beach Pde, Canton Beach, and will include climbing nets, a slide, swings and spinner, rubber and mulch softfall, pathways and new park furniture. The playground should be ready for action by mid November.

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Meanwhile, there is only a few days left to give an opinion about the design of an upgrade of Wallarah Point Peace Park in Gorokan. Council is renewing and upgrading the reserve to a district level playspace for various age groups by providing a larger, inclusive, safe and engaging space beside the tourist information and arts centre, boat ramp, car park and amenities building.

An online survey and community forum will close on Friday, October 25 at yourvoiceourcoast. com/wallarah-pointpeace-park Construction is underway for the new park in Hillcrest Ave, Tacoma, and should be finished by the end of October. There will be a climbing net, a slide, swings, spinner and rocker, rubber soft fall underfoot, a pathway and new park

furniture. Consultation for an upgraded Swadling Reserve at Toowoon Bay will be open in November. The plan is to complement the recently built large shelters, barbeques and picnic tables by providing a high quality play facility to support a wide range of activities, users, ages and ability levels. Source: Media release, Oct 10 Media statement, Oct 15 Central Coast Council

The red and yellow flags were placed in the sand at 15 Central Coast beaches as lifeguards and lifesavers returned to patrol to keep our community safe. Council’s Team Leader Beach Safety, Craig Healy, said while our beaches will be supervised, everyone needs to be surf smart. “You can rest assured that when you visit one of our patrolled beach locations, that you will be in good hands,” Healy said. “Council’s lifeguards patrol our shorelines

from Monday to Friday, and Surf Life Saving volunteers keep everyone safe on weekends and public holidays. “Board riders are asked to keep outside the black and white flags on each side of the red and yellow flags, as these indicate the surf craft exclusion zone,” he said. Until December 20 all beaches and The Grant McBride Baths at The Entrance will be supervised from 9am to 5pm. During the busy Christmas holiday period, from December 21 to January 27, all locations, including Budgewoi Beach, are patrolled for an extra hour from 9am to 6pm. Source: Media release, Sep 23 Central Coast Council Media

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NorthConnex Construction Update – October 2019 NorthConnex is a nine kilometre underground motorway that will link the M1 Pacific Motorway at Wahroonga to the Hills M2 Motorway at West Pennant Hills, removing up to 5,000 trucks from Pennant Hills Road daily. In the tunnel Tunnel paving is complete with 120,000m³ of concrete used to build 21 kilometres of road. Final tunnel fit out is well underway with installation of panels, lighting, deluge systems, cabling, CCTV cameras and ventilation systems. Track the tunnel progress up to opening at www.northconnex.com.au/interactive-maps. On the surface The Motorway Control Centre at the corner of Pennant Hills Road, West Pennant Hills is complete with work progressing to finalise the Southern and Northern Ventilation Facilities. Work has started to build the permanent tunnel support facilities at Wilson Road and Trelawney Street. Demobilisation of work sites in preparation for finishing work and site rehabilitation has started. This includes the removal of acoustic sheds, hoarding and other temporary site facilities, and the levelling of sites for landscaping. There will be a temporary increase in vehicle movements as permanent tunnel support facilities are built and sites demobilised. Operational timeframes have been extended to allow the use of the Southern, Wilson Road, Trelawney Street, Northern, Bareena Avenue, Junction Road and Pearces Corner compounds until June 2020. Questions or more information? Contact us: Phone: 1800 997 057 (24 hours) Email: enquiries@northconnex.com.au Website: www.northconnex.com.au Visit livetraffic.com.au for the latest traffic information.

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embers of the Central Coast Baha’i community are preparing to join in the global celebration marking a milestone event in their faith, when practitioners observe the 200th anniversary of the birth of Bab, the herald of the Baha’i faith.

artists from Art Societies across the Coast always taking part, making it a real showcase of the wealth of artistic talent across the region. “There are so many amazing artworks entered in this year’s competition and many of them are available for sale. “We hope to see as many guests at opening night as possible and we’ll also be raffling off a piece by one of our own artists. “It’s going to be a wonderful night,” she said. Entry to the gallery is by a gold coin donation, with all proceeds going towards supporting TDAS artists and programs. The exhibition will run daily from 10am to 4pm until November 21.

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The exhibition will be opened by Federal Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, and will The commemorative feature works from artists events will take place from across the Coast across the globe from across three competition October 26 to 30 with categories: Works on the Central Coast Baha’i paper, works on canvas community to host their and sculpture. own celebration at The Internationally Art House Wyong on the acclaimed painter, Peter 26th. Fennell, will be judging The event at The this year’s entries with Art House will feature McBride to assist him performances and with the prize giving to videos commemorating this year’s winners. the Baha’i faith and an TDAS President, address on the Bab’s life. Wendy Symons, said the The Baha’i is a faith & Water Ombudsmanthat NSW and annualThe Art Energy Competition encompasses the Source: was one of the Community highlights Coast Connections residents worth of all religions that Media release, Oct 13 for of theon TDAS calendar with Wendy Symons, Toukley focuses on the unification the central coast.

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and equality of all people to build a new world order. The Baha’i believe that key religious figures throughout history were actually manifestations of the oneness of God whose teachings provided the basis for the advancement of civilisation and in the wisdom of the Bab, the original herald. “Born in 1819, the Bab was a prophetic figure who revitalised religious • AGL

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was executed in 1850. “The transformative power of his teachings are reflected in the local community’s efforts in building an inclusive and vibrant community reflecting the principles of the oneness of the whole human family,” Neve said. Community members will host these sessions daily from 11am to 2pm. Source: Media release, Oct 17 Darryl Neve, Central Coast Baha’i community

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A COMPREHENSIVE LISTING OF EVENTS OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS ON THE CENTRAL COAST WEDNESDAY, OCT 23

SATURDAY, OCT 26

Children’s Medical Night of Hope – Cancer Research Institute: Trivia Care Fundraiser, Night Fundraiser, The Bon Pavillion Gosford, East Gosford Progress Hall, Ticketed, 7pm Ticketed, 7pm

THURSDAY, OCT 24 Council Pop Up, Deepwater Plaza Woy Woy, 10am - 12pm yourvoiceourcoast.com National Water Week: Whizzy Waterdrop Storytime, The Entrance Library, Free - no booking’s required, 11am Celebrating Women in Small Business - Gather, Learn and Connect, The Entertainment Grounds, Ticketed, 5:45pm - 8:30pm Central Coast Bring Your Bills Day & Community Expo, Coast Community Connections, 9am - 3pm

FRIDAY, OCT 25

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SUNDAY, OCT 27

Rock At The Races, Avoca Beachside Markets, The Entertainment Grounds, Heazlett Park Foreshore, Ticketed, 1pm - 10pm 9am - 2pm Spring Fair Open Day, Lakes Anglican Grammar School, 10am - 2:30pm

Drought Relief Benefit Concert and Dance, The Entrance Leagues Club, 2:30pm

Halloween Salsa Party, Central Coast Dance Center, Ticketed, 7:30pm - 12pm

Make-A-Wish Charity: Hotondo Homes Ladies Champagne Brunch, The Terrace, Central Coast Skinner & T’witch: Leagues Club, Ticketed, contemporary folk acoustic 10am - 1pm duo from Leeds, St Lukes Hall Woy Woy, Come & Try Dragon Ticketed, 6.30pm Boating, Toukley and Districts Art Society: Art Exhibition, Wallarah Peace Park, 26/10 - 21/11

Deepwater Dragon Boat Club Saratoga, 10am - 11:30pm

MONDAY, OCT 28

Bicentenary of the Birth of the Bab Celebration, The Art House Wyong, Ticketed, 7pm The Songs Of Dolly Parton, The Art House Wyong, Ticketed, 7:30pm

An Australian take on an Italian classic farce: Venetian Twins, Woy Woy Little Theatre, Ticketed, 25/10 - 20/11, Multiple Sessions,

Figure Drawing workshop with Jocelyn Maughan OAM, Gosford Regional Gallery, Ticketed, 10am - 4pm

Recycled & Re-loved Ettalong Kids Market, The Galleria Ettalong Beach, 9am - 1pm Halloween Ball at Spinnakers Killcare, Killcare Surf and Lifesaving Club, Ticketed, 7pm

ROFLSHALBOWCO Rolling on the Floor Laughing So Hard a Little Bit of Wee Comes Out, The Art House Wyong, Ticketed, 28/10 - 6pm, 29/10 - 10am & 1pm www.thearthousewyong. com.au

WEDNESDAY, OCT 30 Central Coast Economic Breakfast, The Showroom Mingara Recreation Club, Ticketed, 7am National Water Week: Whizzy Waterdrop Storytime, Kincumber Library, Free - no booking’s required, 10.30am Art Exhibition: Five Colours Blue, The Art House Foyer Exhibition Space, Ticketed, 8/10 - 30/10, 10am - 5.30pm

Open day at the refurbished Terrigal Rotary Hall, 10am - 12pm

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Ettalong Beach Arts & Crafts Centre Annual Exhibition, Peninsula Community Centre, 2/11 -10am - 4pm, 3/11 - 10am - 3pm

THURSDAY, OCT 31 Outdoor Cinema: Strasso Returns To Australia The Grinch, With Brand New ShowMangrove Mountain The Chocolate Diet, The Art House Wyong, Memorial Club and Golf Ticketed, 31/10 - 1/11, Course, 7:30pm 7pm & 9:15pm 4373 1129

FRIDAY, NOV 1 Wyong Drama Group - A Good Old Fashioned Big Family Christmas, Wyong Grove Theatre, Ticketed, 1/11 - 9/11, 2pm & 7:30pm

THURSDAY, NOV 7

The Brisbane Water Oyster Festival - 20th year! The Galleria Ettalong, 9:30am - 4pm

Clambake - A different kettle of fish, Wadhayi Ettalong, Ticketed - no door sales, 7:30pm

Voice Connections for Life: Through the Heart Central Coast Goju Karate - Bouddi Foundation for Wyong Writers Festival of Prayer w/ Deirdre Kincumber and Wamberal, the Arts: Awards Kincumber School of Arts Evening, Ni Chinneide and Afternoon w/ special Hall, 7:15pm ACL Taylor Function Room Carmella Baynie, guest Central Coast Council The Chapel, St Bruce Beresford, National Water Week: Chambers Wyong, Ticketed, Joseph’s Spirituality Whizzy Waterdrop Wagstaffe Hall, 6.30pm - 8.30pm Centre Kincumber, Storytime, Ticketed, 2pm - 4pm Gosford Library, Ticketed, 7pm www.eventbrite.com.au I Am My Own Wife,

Gosford Bush Poets, Gosford Hotel, Free, 7pm

National Water Week: Whizzy Waterdrop Storytime, Tuggerah Library, Free - no booking’s required, 11am

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SUNDAY, NOV 3

Free - no booking’s required, 10.30am

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

The Brisbane Water Oyster Festival - 20th year! The Galleria Ettalong, 9:30am - 4pm

Local Aboriginal Artist Russell Molony’s Community Art Exhibition: BIRRUNG, Lucky Surf Supply / Grant Molony Gallery, Free entry, 6pm

Paul McDermott & Gatesy Go Solo, Laycock Street Community Theatre, Ticketed, 8pm

Art Exhibition: Fab Fakes, The Art House Foyer Exhibition Space, 8/11 - 28/11, Mon-Fri - 10am - 5:30pm

Ramp Up Digital Skills In Your Business, Gosford RSL, Free Workshop,

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SATURDAY, NOV 9 Waterwatch Training Day, Avoca Lagoon, Booking’s required, 9am - 1pm

WEDNESDAY, NOV 20

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

WEDNESDAY, NOV 13

bit.ly/rotaryworkshop Dogs in the park NSW Comps & Races, Central Coast Branch of the Broadway to Ballroom, Gosford Foreshore Masons Australian Plants Society, Laycock Street Community Parade, 10am - 3pm Rotary Club of Kariong, Theatre, Ticketed, Gold coin entry, 7:30pm 11am Kids Day Out 20th

Birthday, Narara Valley High School, Ticketed, 10am - 3pm

Laycock Street Community Theatre, Ticketed, 8pm

THURSDAY, NOV 14 Community & Business Women’s NetworkTwilight Market, NEXUS Smart Hub, 5pm - 9pm

The Lyin’ Queen, The Art House Wyong, Ticketed, 20 & 21/11, 8pm 4335 1485 www.thearthousewyong. com.au

FRIDAY, NOV 22 Bee Gees Show One Night Only, The Art House Wyong, Ticketed, 8pm Last Meeting of the Year Dying With Dignity NSW, Meeting Room 3, Gosford Library, The Hive, non members welcome, 10am

SATURDAY, NOV 23

Troubadour Folkclub: MONDAY, NOV 4 T L C Toastmasters: Sadie and Jay (Qld) Tuggerah Lakes U3A waterwatch@cen.org.au Strengthen your speaking History Hounds, Folk and Roots duo, presents a Talk on Les Miserables, and Presentation Skills, FRIDAY, NOV 15 The Central Coast Grow Tuggerah Library, St. Luke’s Hall Woy Woy, ‘Tracking Mr Sharpe’ Laycock Street Theatre Prada’s Priscillas: The Entrance Leagues Club, Bold Forum: The Premier No Booking Required, Ticketed, 7pm (Colonial Chaplain) Auditorium, Ticketed, Tuggerah Lakes U3A An all-male Christmas 10:30am - 12:30pm Lifestyle, Health And Active 10:30am - 1:30am The Entrance/Long Jetty 25/10 - 10/11, presents a Talk on revue, Ageing Event For Seniors SUNDAY, NOV 24 RSL Hall, 10am – 12pm’ 2pm & 8pm ‘A recent visit to Japan ’ The Art House Theatre, Creative Wellbeing TUESDAY, NOV 5 And Their Families, (M & N Bevege) Ticketed, 8pm St. Andrew’s ShanaDay Project - 33 Free and Mowing & Farm Machinery Mingara Recreation ChromeFest, Star 104.5 Melbourne Cup The Entrance/Long Jetty Concert, affordable creative Club, Free - registrations - Annual Open Day & Memorial Park The Picnic Raceday, RSL Hall, 10am – 12pm’ Alliance Française Toukley Presbyterian required, 1pm - 4pm Test Drives, workshops across 7 Entrance, Free event, The Entertainment Grounds, Conversation Group - Come Church, SATURDAY, NOV 16 community centres of Coast & Valley Tractors at 25/10 - 27/10 Ticketed, 11am - 5pm and practice your French at Donation entry, 2pm Shelly Beach Markets, Fountaindale, 1/11 - 9am the Central Coast, any level, Lighthouse Festival, 4pm, 2/11 - 9am - 3pm Oktoberfest at Sounds On Tuggerah Lakes Secondary National Water Week: 28/10 - 22/11, Erina League Club, Norah Head Lighthouse, THURSDAY, NOV 28 College, 9am 2pm West, saluscreatives.com.au Whizzy Waterdrop First attendance is free, Ticketed, 2pm SATURDAY, NOV 2 eventbrite.com.au Sounds On West Umina, Storytime, Council Pop Up, 10am – 12pm Central Coast Essential Oil 25 - 27/10 Toukley Library, Erina Fair, Expo, For our Kids Sake TUESDAY, OCT 29 Free - no booking’s SUNDAY, NOV 10 5pm - 7pm The Central Coast Grow Wamberal Surf Life Saving Fundraiser - Dinner required, 11am yourvoiceourcoast.com Club, 10am - 1pm Central Coast Council Small Bold Forum: The Premier and Dance, Business Initiatives, Lifestyle, Health And Active Melbourne Cup by the Sea, Wyong Leagues Club, FRIDAY, NOV 29 Green Living Workshop: Smart Work Hub Gosford, Ageing Event For Seniors Crowne Plaza Terrigal Ticketed, 6:30pm Pests, Predators and RSVP required, And Their Families, Pacific, Ticketed, CCEntertainment : www.stickytickets.com. Tuggerah Lakes U3A Companion Planting, 5pm - 8:30pm Club Wyong RSL, Free 12pm - 3.30pm The Great Gig In The au/89352 presents a Talk on Wyoming Community registrations required, Sky, ‘Modern Technology-how it Valhalla Village Craft Centre, Free - Booking’s National Water Week: 1pm - 4pm WEDNESDAY, NOV 6 19-Twenty at Blues on the The Art House Wyong, affects you’ required, 12.30pm 3pm Group Annual Fete, Whizzy Waterdrop Mountain, The Entrance/Long Jetty Ticketed, 8pm National Water Week: Storytime, 25 Mulloway Road, Mangrove Mountain Hall, RSL Hall, 10am – 12pm’ Sunset Vibe, 4335 1485 Whizzy Waterdrop Erina Library, Chain Valley Bay North, Ticketed, 6pm The Rusty Udder Wyong, http://www.thearthouseStorytime, Free - no booking’s 8.30am 5.30pm - 9pm wyong.com.au/ Lake Haven Library, required, 10.30am

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become more accepted across Australia and the Coast is no exception, but a primary concern about the holiday is having kids out and about wandering the streets and knocking on strangers’ doors,” said Belinda Katalinic, Vice Chair of the Chamber Committee and Fright Night event organiser. “That’s why the Committee approached the planning of Fright Night around the idea of

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11 September 2019

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abor Councillor, Lisa Matthews, became the Central Coast Council’s second Mayor on Monday night, beating the Liberal candidate, Cr Chris Burke, by one vote.

inter ended with a deluge of rain causing flooding across the Central Coast, and Spring started with days of fire bans and severe weather warnings of damaging winds up to 75km/h which caused even more havoc for the State Emergency Services. Days of unrelenting heavy and torrential rain over the last weekend of August took its toll, with many roads swamped, a minor flood warning issued and the State Emergency Services coming to the rescue of 220 households. The Bureau of Meteorology issued a minor flood warning for Tuggerah Lake on Saturday, August 31, when rainfall caused rising levels across the Wyong River and Tuggerah Lake catchment area during Friday, August 30. Most of the rain fell on Friday and overnight into Saturday, with Gosford (205mls), Mangrove Mountain (175mls), Norah Head (154mls) recording

Johnson Rd, Tuggerah the highest levels, and significant rainfall at Kangy Angy and Palm Grove. Tuggerah Lake at Long Jetty had exceeded the minor flood level (0.90m) overnight on Saturday, peaking at 0.91m. There was minor flooding at Long Jetty, The Entrance and surrounding areas, as well as on low lying farm land, roads and bridges. Water levels in the upper reaches of Lake Munmorah crept up over banks and swamped foreshore pathways. Levels on Wyong River held steady at 2.35m on Saturday, but eased to 0.90m by Monday and by Tuesday no further flooding was expected. Jilliby Creek at Jilliby topped 2.08m on Saturday, but eased to 1.51m on Monday. At Long Jetty on Tuggerah Lake, water kept rising from 0.84m on Saturday to peak overnight at 0.91m. Ourimbah Creek had topped 9.72m by early Monday morning. Wyong State Emergency Services

Turpentine Rd, Kangy Angy is flooded at 1.4m (SES) Unit Commander, Matt le Clercq, said calls for assistance started coming in on Thursday and didn’t ease up until Monday night. Both SES units at Wyong and Gosford went to the rescue of 220 calls for assistance, 125 of those being in the northern part of the coast. Le Clercq said that even though the rain had stopped late on Saturday, calls were still coming in through to Monday afternoon. “The last call we had was a ceiling collapse where water had come into the roof and then over a few days it led to the ceiling collapsing,” he said. “In terms of major infrastructure damage, we really didn’t have anything, but there were lots of roads cut, just in the usual spots,” le Clercq said. The road flooding was widespread but, notably at: The Entrance; the Pacific Highway, Wyong; Burns Rd, Ourimbah; Aces Cres, Johnson Rd and Anzac Rd at

Tuggerah; Mildon Rd, Wyong; the northern end of Louisiana Rd, Hamlyn Terrace; and, Geoffrey Rd, Berkeley Vale. “The community was lucky in a way that we didn’t have wind associated with the rain,” le Clercq said. “If the two go hand in hand, or even if we were to get wind now, because the ground is still quite wet, trees can come down. “Quite a big tree came down at The Entrance and a couple of trees out Yarramalong way, but other than that, we didn’t get a lot of trees down during the rain. “Predominantly our issues were flooding, with sand bagging or other water diversions around houses and buildings, and water flooding back into houses after backing up in the gutters. “We did have a few cars stuck after driving into flood water, luckily none of them were washed off the road, and the people just needed us to walk them out.” The SES crews worked around the clock from

early Friday to Monday night with up to 80 members out in the field at peak times. All those SES members are volunteers. Le Clercq said the Wyong unit was well supported by other volunteer SES units. “We had the newly opened Swansea unit come down to help both Wyong and Gosford, and there were SES units from Canterbury, Penrith, Parramatta and Auburn,” he said. “The other one that always stands up straight away is our local central coast volunteers, the Volunteer Rescue Association (VRA), they stood up three crews pretty much straight away for us on the Friday night. “Through Friday we had five Wyong crews and three VRA crews out, and the other days we had the support of the other SES units.” Last weekend from September 6-8, the SES crews were out in force again, this time to clean up after winds averaging 60km/h to 75km/h

At times, the wind peaked at 90km/h. Wyong SES attended 25 calls for assistance to remove trees which had been brought down by strong wind gusts. Le Clercq said there were quite a few large trees down blocking roads, damaging fences, or garages, but even though there were a few garden sheds blown over or fences down and some minor damage to houses, there was no major structural damage. They were on standby to help the Rural Fire Service (RFS) if needed, but a RFS spokesman said “there were a few little fires here and there but nothing of significance”. The Central Coast RFS had crews assisting with major fires in Queensland, Armidale and Dorrigo.

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Source: Media release, Sept 2 NSW State Emergency Service Interview, Sept 4 Bureau of Meteorology Interviews, Sept 4, Sept 9 Matt le Clercq, Wyong SES Unit Commander Interview, Sept 9 Rural Fire Service Journalist, Sue Murray

Mayor Matthews (right) and Deputy Mayor Smith at the press conference have, since forming the the councillors. former Gosford Council regional council. “It’s just the way I in 2012 and it had been a long process since then, “So, I think one of the operate. huge challenges for us “I’m not saying that and while she wasn’t on is to get some money anyone before me has Gosford Council then, on the table, some real done anything that I don’t the present Council had money for some real like, it’s just I’m a bit understood that the latest proposal wasn’t a opportunities to go along different.” with some of our plans She was asked how she concept the community that we have,’’ she said. rated the council over the in its entirety had wanted. “So how could we Asked what she wanted last two years. to achieve, she said she “What we were ignore some of the would run a steady ship. given was very shaky community, so what we Asked why she wanted ground,’’ she said of the wanted was to go back to the community and that to become Mayor, she amalgamation. is what we did. said it wasn’t about her, it She said she thought “It is unfortunate that was about the opportunity that overall the council to be the leader of the had come together the bureaucrats decided team and she wanted well and that under the that that is not what they to encompass what the leadership of Jane Smith see fits right now. team brought to the table they had done some “But we’re confident and they had to deliver really good things. we can deliver something for the community and She defended the in the Winney Bay area.” she believed she had the Winney Bay decision that When asked what foundations to deliver. initiatives she resulted in the council new “My style is I’m an losing $4.6m in funding would introduce, Mayor engager,” she said. from Infrastructure NSW, Matthews said she needed to look at what “I believe in taking the announced on Sunday. community with me so She said the original was on the table and that I am looking at working Winney Bay cliff top walk coming into an election year, she didn’t want to with all community, I’m had first gone to the rock the boat. looking at engaging all

are excited about The Entrance again,” she added. As part of the festivities, the business community will also be pulling out all stops, embracing their inner ghoulies with Halloween window displays and a number of one off Fright Night offers and deals that the Chamber encourages guests to take advantage of while they can. With more than 20 shops

across The Entrance to open their doors and over $4,000 worth of lollies to give away, visitors can take part in the festivities by visiting participating stores and getting stamps on their Halloween passports that they can exchange for sweets. Trick-or-Treaters can pick up a passport and map from all participating stores or by visiting the Fright Night Facebook page. There’re also several fun activities on offer as part of Fright Night, with virtual reality experiences, arts and crafts, and a display from the Sons of Obiwan Saber Academy, culminating in John Grey’s Haunted House at the old Taylor Homestead on The Entrance Rd, where the brave and the masochistic can enjoy multiple rooms and an outdoor graveyard full of horrors.

The Haunted House will run in two sessions on the 31st, the first being a special needs installation with the lights on, no moving props or actors and no scary sounds from 2pm to 4pm. It’s recommended that anyone with young children or children with additional needs attend this session. The main session will run from 4pm to 10pm in its full blood curdling glory. “You’ve been warned, it’s going to get scary,” Katalinic said. A gold coin donation is required for entry with the funds to be donated to the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service. Source: Website, Oct 18 John Grey, Grey’s Haunted House Interview, Oct 21 Belinda Katalinic, The Entrance and Districts Chamber of Commerce Dilon Luke, Journalist

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making Halloween safe and easy, not just for trick-or-treaters and their parents, but for the wider community,” Katalinic said. “We’ve had such a positive response to Fright Night from the community, from schools and emergency services to The Entrance business community. “It’s going to be such a great night and it feels good to know that people

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Fright Night is coming to The Entrance this Halloween

houls and girls across the Coast are gearing up for one of the biggest Halloween parties to ever grace the Central Coast when The Entrance and District Chamber of Commerce hosts Fright Night on Halloween (October 31).

The Chamber has teamed up with legendary purveyors of all things spooky, the Grey family, whose Haunted Houses have been delighting adults and terrifying children in Killarney Vale for the past few years. The evening marks a whole new approach to event planning and management by the Chamber who hope Fright Night will act as a catalyst for bringing people back to The Entrance. “Halloween has slowly

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

4333 7489

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

0435 807 633

bateaubayshed@gmail.com

Bateau Bay Neighbourhood Centre

NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANISATIONS 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

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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 Hall available for hire.

4976 1642

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

Information, Child & Adult Groups & Services, Youth Worker, Free 4344 7992 Counselling, Energy Account assistance (EAPA), Food Freemasons Assistance (incl. Food Store), Annual event 4th Thurs in May Op Shop, Computer Lessons, Equipment (PCs, Laundry Facilities each year. Regular event 4th Thurs monthly from 10am & Lawnmower),Community Ladies are invited Events. Morisset Masonic Centre 4332 7450 Westlake Daylight Masonic Lodge admin@bbnc.org.au https://bbnc.org.au/ 5 Yambo Street Morisset

Berkeley Vale Neighbourhood Centre

Jack Harris 4392 1231

Freemasons

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

Brisbane Water Caravan Club Caravans Wanted to join and have fun Gosford NSW Your owners are most welcome too https://bwcaravanclub.wixsite.com/bwcc

Contact Joe

0458 645 979

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

4344 4363

4358 8390

Central Coast Caravanners Inc

Long Jetty Senior Citizens Club

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

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

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Central Coast 50+ Singles Social Group

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

Fun And Friendship With an Excellent Monthly Progam of Dinner, Dancing, Scrabble, Cards, And Tenpin Etc. So Call -

0437 699 366 0426 969 212

The Creative Compassion Centre Inc. Secondhand Shopping, Upcycling Minimalism, Creativity, Community

The NSW Justices Association Inc Seeking JP volunteers for Community JP Desks in Central Coast Shire. Free training and insurance

provided.

0418 493 388 benefits@nswja.org.au

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

0488 286 006

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

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

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Wyong Uniting Church Weekly Sunday Service 9am, All welcome. – Bible Study group 62 Watanobbi Road, Wyong 4352 1528 wyonguca@gmail.com www.wyong.uca.org.au

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Ourimbah Branch Liberal Party of Aust

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0468 476 237

Central Coast Prostate Cancer Support Group (Wyong)

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

4367 9600 www.pcfa.org.au

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

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4352 1886

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

4351 0450

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

4352 3692

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

www.alisonhomestead.com.au

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4393 2755

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Australian Labor Party Ourimbah/ Narara Branch

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Discussion/action community issues - 3 levels of Government Niagara Park Primary School

4353 5515

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Warnervale Branch - NSW Labor Party

Meet last Friday Month Terrigal Uniting Church 380 Terrigal Dre, Terrigal 9.30am to 12 noon

worthwhile relationships. Biz Networking breakfasts Every Thur 7:15- 9am Erina Leagues Club Geoff Neilson

The Central Coast Greens network@bizplus.com.au For a fairer, more transparent and accountable government based on The Entrance democratic principles Camera Club Inc Local, state-wide, national and New members and international issues and campaigns visitors welcome. - Council and parliamentary Renowned for Nature photography representation - Developing a new Grow your photographic skills economy in all genres with a friendly Protecting our environment group of enthusiasts. Peaceful conflict resolution Monthly Competition. Community participation Meets 2nd Friday 7pm We meet monthly every 3rd CWA Hall Long Jetty Thu - Details and info: theentrance.myphotoclub.com.au

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Ring Max on 4324 3631 Supporting disadvantaged or Kieran 4324 1977 vulnerable and isolated members of our community offering a range Coastal a Cappella of community services, events, Vibrant women’s a cappella chorus projects, workshops, arts programs new members welcome. and an open community garden. Music eduction provided 4353 1750 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

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Central Coast Soaring Club Inc

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

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

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

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VENUE HIRE Central Coast Wetlands – Pioneer Dairy

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

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Steve Chappell, Ken Piper and Mal Fowler are Toukley RSL’s triples champions

oukley RSL Bowling Club has crowned its Men’s 2019 Triples Champions after an exciting final. The team of Steve Chappell, Ken Piper and Mal Fowler defeated the team of Mick Waddington, Mick Lynch and Ted Heath, 21 to 13. “True to form, the heavens opened up the night before and the green was saturated, reducing

the speed to between 13 and 14 seconds, which was an upset in itself after our greens had been running perfectly up until then,” said Club Publicity Officer, Ian Garling. “A strong southerly wind which kept swinging to the east also made bowling difficult. “Still the game was an exciting one to watch, as the teams stayed within touch throughout most of the first half, but slowly, Mal Fowler’s team drew

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ahead. “Mal Fowler’s team reached the final by defeating the team of, Franco Mastroianni, Dave Harman and Grant Wyatt 23 to 22 in the semi-final. “Likewise, Ted Heath’s team defeated, Alf Schembri, Doug Ellery and John Sharp, 28 to 12, in the other semi,” Garling said. Source: Media release, Oct 14 Ian Garling, Toukley RSL Club

Mitch Williams replaces Tony Clarke

he Wyong Roos Rugby League Club has turfed its long time First Grade Coach, Tony Clarke, and installed First Grade Captain, Mitch Williams, into the role. The news came following the Roos’ third consecutive defeat in the Central Coast Division Rugby League grand final in as many seasons, and despite Clarke having coached the Roos to four grand finals in his five year tenure it, was not enough to secure his job, with Clarke allegedly given his marching orders over the phone. It’s understood that Clarke’s contract with the Roos was due to expire, opening up the position for a replacement, with the Roos announcing that Williams had accepted the offer on October 15, to take on a player-coach role. Source: Website, Oct 15 Stephen Marks, Wyong Roos Dilon Luke, Journalist

Triples champs Steve Chappell, Ken Piper and Mal Fowler

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