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Local heroes awarded at National Day of Thanksgiving Deborah Warwick

he inaugural National Day of Thanksgiving was held on Saturday, May 25, in Kibble Park which saw a presentation of local heroes awards. NSW Police helicopter service, Pol-air, did a flyover of Kibble Park and Fire and Rescue NSW brought along a fire truck while the mounted police delighted crowds. Among the award recipients were officers from Brisbane Water Local Area Command, the Central Coast Mariners, members of emergency services and individuals who have performed heroic acts or acts of service. Gosford mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna was on hand to help present the

awards to recipients. There were 32 award recipients presented and thanked for their contribution to the community. There was something for everyone with free rides and kids kitchen and craft activities, Kindifarm petting zoo, a vintage fire truck and police display, Harley Davidson motor bike display while Thomas the Tank ferried kids through the park. A free barbeque and morning tea was provided for award recipients and their families. The event was hosted by Liberty Family Church with the support of Gosford Council and, given the success of the event, it will become an annual event in the city. Liberty Family Church

Senior Pastor Ps Kim Jones said: “National Day of Thanksgiving is about celebrating groups and individuals who keep our city going and growing.” “It’s our chance to say thank you and honour them for what they do.” Mayor Cr McKinna said National Day of Thanksgiving was a reminder to stop, reflect and say thank you to the wonderful people and places that make Australia, and the Central Coast in particular, such a great place to live. During his presentation on stage mayor Cr McKinna also thanked his wife, Christine, for 32 years of marriage. Plans are already underway for National Day of Thanksgiving in 2014.

Century Challenge raises over $15,000

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ver 400 riders took part in the Erina Rotary Century Challenge held over the weekend of May 25 and 26, and raised well over $15,000 for Coast Shelter and other local charities. As part of the event,

Gosford Council entered a 24 person team spreading road safety awareness through the Share the Road and the Amy Gillett Foundation’s A Metre Matters messages. Gosford Council’s cycleways and pedestrian safety officer Mr David Gillett said that the event

provided a great avenue to promote safe cycling. “The idea behind our Share the Road team was to have a council involvement in this remarkable community event promoting the A Metre Matters message. “It was an opportunity for all of us to interact with

the cycling community and act as advocates for these important safety messages,” said Mr Gillett. Mr Gillett said that while the ride was picturesque, it wasn’t always easy going. “It was a tough course which tested a lot of riders but all in all it was very enjoyable morning for

everyone. “The riders and organisers created a really positive atmosphere – we were able to spread our safe cycling message and raise money for some very worthwhile local charities in the process. “A big congratulations needs to go to Erina

Rotary for their excellent organisation of the Century Challenge. “I would also like to thank Gosford Council Senior Management and the Amy Gillett Foundation for their support of all of our riders and our Share the Road campaign,” said Mr Gillett.

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Ms O’Neill said this was a project of great pride for the entire community. “I’m very proud of this Federal Government’s investment in our region and it is a real boost for local residents and businesses in Ettalong. “The redevelopment of the Ettalong Beach Foreshore will help us to showcase the natural beauty of our area and will allow both locals and visitors a better chance to share the great lifestyle we enjoy here on the Central Coast,” Ms O’Neill said. Mr Holstein also welcomed the redevelopment. “This project is long overdue, and will be appreciated by both

Gosford Council’s director water and sewer Mr Rod Williams said Gosford Council welcomed IPART’s final report as it would allow Council to get on with the job of maintaining and improving water and sewerage services for the community. The new prices will result in a gradual price increase of 28.0% or $297 over the four year period from July 1, 2013, to June 30, 2017, for

a typical residential bill. Mr Williams said the new prices would help council continue to make multi-million dollar system improvements for approximately 70,000 properties currently using its water supply, sewerage and stormwater networks. “These charges cover the cost of harvesting, treating and delivering safe drinking water to over 68,000 properties through 1,000 kilometres of water mains. “During this pricing period council will be delivering major improvements to the water supply system including a $7.9 million Somersby Water Treatment Plant upgrade that involves the replacement and renewal of

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Lemon Grove netball court entry (just south of Bangalow St). A Beach Facilities Building consisting of a café, kiosk and public toilets will also be constructed at the end of Beach St as will a pedestrian walkway - cycleway along Lance Webb Reserve, between Picnic Pde and Ferry Rd. Beach nourishment and restoration will also take place. Construction of the new public toilet facility at Ferry Rd and the demolition of the Schnapper Rd public toilet in November 2011 are also included in the redevelopment project. The Ettalong Waterfront redevelopment has a $2 million dollar funding contribution from the Federal Government, $2.79 million from Gosford Council, $300,000 from the NSW Government’s Metropolitan Greenspace Program and just over $83,000 from the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage. Media Release, 24 May 2013 Gosford Council Media Gosford mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna, Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill and Peninsula Chamber of Commerce president Mr Matthew Wales

assets to improve their reliability, efficiency, safety and performance. “Plus, there are extensive, ongoing efforts to replace ageing water mains to help reduce main breaks and maintain the quality of the city’s drinking water. “The prices also ensure we transport and treat sewage from over 66,000 properties through 1,500 kilometres of sewerage mains and 185 sewage pump stations to protect public health and the environment. “In the next four years over $36 million will be spent on refurbishments and renewals for aging sewerage infrastructure to minimise sewage overflows and odours and reduce risk to the

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Work commences on waterfront redevelopment locals and visitors alike,” said Mr Holstein. Mayor Cr McKinna said the local community had been very involved in this project and everyone was excited for works to be commencing. “The local community is really getting behind this redevelopment and we are happy to see the project will be consistent with the Ettalong Beach Reserve Foreshore Plan of Management. “Council has undergone consultation with the neighbouring property owners, the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce and the Ettalong Beach Business Group, with everyone working together to ensure the redevelopment is reflective of the natural characteristics of the area and meets the needs of the local community,” mayor Cr McKinna said. Scheduled works include a new sandstone seawall, cycleway - footpath, playground, park furniture, carpark realignment, stormwater infrastructure and landscaping in the reserve area between Beach St and the

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The first sod at the $5.2 million Ettalong Waterfront redevelopment was turned on Friday, May 24, with Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill, Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein and Gosford mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna celebrating the start of the collaborative project.

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environment and public health. “Major upgrades will be completed at Kincumber and Woy Woy Wastewater Treatment Plants, with $16 million spent to improve the treatment process and ensure we continue treating the community’s wastewater to the required environmental standards. Mr Williams noted that reports from the National Water Commission showed the bill for a typical Gosford household remained below the national average in recent years. “We understand any price increase can be a concern for residents and we will always strive to deliver services that provide value for money,” Mr Williams said.

“Residents can play a role in keeping their bill down by maintaining their commitment to water conservation, which has been a highlight of the commission’s reports for some years now.” IPART has considered the submission made by Gosford City Council, as well as the public submissions to determine the final prices. Following council resolution, new charges will come into effect from July 1. Media Release, 14 May 2013 Gosford Council Media

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ital infrastructure projects and new and continuing community support programs were highlights for locals in the 2013-14 Budget, according to Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill.

Ms O’Neill welcomed the new investment and thanked the Coast community for their involvement. “New funding in the Budget will make a real difference for people on the Coast. “Whether it means more support for people with a disability through DisabilityCare Australia, or less time stuck in trafﬁc with funding for the F3-M2. “I am proud to share these announcements with the Coasties who have signed my petitions and called for these commitments, but there is still more work to do,” Ms O’Neill said. Ms O’Neill highlighted the importance of ensuring that the Budget promoted job creation and economic growth for Australia’s future prosperity. “This Government has made targeted and responsible decisions, in line with our Labor values, to ensure that we are a stronger, smarter and fairer Australia. “We will always act responsibly to prioritise jobs to ensure that the economy works for more people. “With DisabilityCare Australia set in stone in this budget, Coasties can now be assured that they will beneﬁt from one of the biggest social reforms in Australian history. “This government is proud to be bringing this issue to the forefront of policy discussions and community attention. “In the seat of Robertson, approximately 2,497 locals may be eligible for support under DisabilityCare when the scheme rolls out across the country. “To better nurture our young creative talent, this Budget will allocate $23,500 to each electorate to encourage, support and celebrate the participation

of young people in creative, cultural, academic and community events or training. “Gosford Council will be eligible to apply for one of 14 competitive grants of up to $375,000 to deliver innovative online local government services using the NBN. “Our local Broadband for Seniors kiosk will be eligible to receive extra funding for a new computer and touchscreen monitor, ensuring seniors can benefit from a wider range of interactive computer applications and programs. “Each kiosk will also be eligible to receive a grant to deliver training and information sessions on the importance of cyber safety and personal security. “For pensioners wanting to downsize their homes, the sting of losing chunks of their pension because of the sale is often discouraging. “Under a trial outlined in the Budget, eligible pensioners who want to downsize, can put at least 80% of excess sale proceeds (up to a max of $200k) into a special account that is exempt from the pensioner means test so that it won’t affect their pension. “In the electorate of Robertson, this could benefit around 15,830 pensioners who are home-owners. “The Federal Government is investing $5.5 million in Childcare Flexibility Trials to test innovative approaches to provide families with access to more flexible care options. “Gosford and Peninsula Family Daycare have received extra support to extend hours to better cater to the needs of our local police officers. “To better support families receiving the partnered Parenting Payment, Newstart Allowance and Widow, Sickness or Partner Allowance, the Federal

Government is increasing the amount recipients can earn before their payments are affected. “This means people can take home $494 extra per year and for the first time the income free area will also be indexed to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) from 1 July 2015. “In the electorate of Robertson this will immediately benefit 1,038 people on income support currently earning over $62 a fortnight, and potentially benefit 3,994 more people should they move into work. “Labor established disability employment services in mid-2010 – getting rid of the cruel cap and quota based system that was put in place by the Howard government. “Now, everyone who needs help to find a job gets that help. “In the electorate of Robertson, this investment has seen 2,083 people placed in work since the program began. “This Federal Budget provides $84.5 million over four years for the provision of around 1,650 additional Commonwealth supported sub-bachelor and postgraduate places to universities. “In the electorate of Robertson, Labor’s uncapping of places has seen a 15.2% increase in students commencing University. “This is vital in ensuring that locals are able to access affordable university education, and are able to get the skilled jobs of the future,” said Ms O’Neill. Media Release, 14 May 2013 Richard Mehrtens, Office of Deborah O’Neill MP

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Constitutional recognition of local government is vital for federal funding

Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill speaking in the Chamber at Parliament House

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deal had been struck between the Federal Government and the NSW Government to build the F3-M2 Missing Link.

Work on the 8km long tunnel under Pennant Hills Rd could start as early as next year with $400 million each being provided by the Federal and State Governments, with the remaining cost to be met by the private sector. “I have been ﬁghting for the F3 to M2 link ever since I ﬁrst became the candidate for Robertson, and it is still one of the single biggest issues that people talk to me about today,” said Member for Robertson Ms Deborah

O’Neill. “More than 3,000 people have signed my petition to have this vital piece of infrastructure built and constant pressure from the Central Coast community has made this announcement possible. “This is a major project and will take investment from both government and non-government sources to ensure that it is delivered. “This project will make a massive difference for commuters heading to

Sydney every day. “It will mean less time stuck in trafﬁc, and more time at home with family. “If we can make sure this important road project is built, it will mean tens of thousands of motorists will be able to forget about the nightmare that is currently Pennant Hills Rd,” Ms O’Neill said. This commitment builds on previous investments from the Federal Government for the project Continued on Page 3

he mayors of both Wyong and Gosford Councils have encouraged residents to support a campaign to give constitutional recognition to local government.

A referendum will be held at the upcoming September 14 Federal election and both Gosford and Wyong Councils have joined 85% of Councils around Australia to support the campaign for constitutional recognition. A high court decision ruled the federal government cannot directly fund local government, which puts federal government funding across the Central Coast at risk. If constitutional recognition is supported, this would allow for direct federal funding of local government. “The present climate means government grants are decreasing and it would be disastrous if we lost any type of federal funding,” Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton said. “Local Government is the only level of government in Australia that is not ﬁnancially recognised in the Australian Constitution and our income funding is limited in relation to the services we are expected to provide to our community. “Government funding is such a vital part of any

Council’s income and Wyong Shire Council has always been grateful for any funding we have received from the Federal and State Governments. “The Constitutional Recognition of Local Government will enable the Federal Government to have the capacity to fund Councils directly to achieve national objectives at a local level, such as major infrastructure projects and job creation ventures,” he added. For the referendum to be successful there needs to be a majority of yes votes from voters in a

majority of states. Gosford mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna encouraged all residents to support the referendum at the upcoming election. “Local Councils, including Gosford and Wyong, often rely heavily on federal funding to improve our roads and community facilities,” mayor Cr McKinna said. “By voting yes in the referendum, residents are voting to continue to access this funding, which contributes to many major projects in our local areas,” he added. Both Councils received

an $80 million grant from the Federal Government for the Mardi-Mangrove Link project, which has secured the region’s water supply. In Wyong, the Federal Government’s Caring for Country grant provided $20 million for the Tuggerah Lakes Estuary Management Program and $5 million for two new surf clubs at Shelly and Soldiers Beach. Other projects include $520,000 for a playground at Canton Beach which would be able to be used by visually impaired children, $400,000 for six new netball courts at Wyong’s Baker Park and $200,000 to upgrade community halls around the Wyong area and a number of grants to help complete Wyong’s shared pathway network. “Quite simply, federal grants are important for a number of projects right across the community,” mayor Cr Eaton said. “That is why it is so important people vote yes at the referendum to ensure this continues,” he concluded.

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Craig Thomson facing new charges

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arara freestyle mogul skier Matt Graham will represent Australia at the XXII Winter Olympiad in Sochi Russia in February.

the large volume of new evidence to consider. The case has been adjourned until Monday, July 1, and Mr Thomson’s bail has been renewed. Mr Thomson’s ofﬁce offered no comment when contacted by Wyong Regional Chronicle. Website, 22 May 2013 Mark Russell, The Age

qualified for Tier 1 funding with the Australia Sports Commission. Only a few Central Coast Athletes have gone on to represent Australia and the Central Coast at Winter Olympic Games competition; including Paralympian skiers James Patterson in 1994 and 1998 and Shannon Dallas in 2006 and 2010 and an ice hockey representative, Rob Dewhurst in 1960. Matt will be the first individual able bodied athlete to represent Australia from the Central Coast.

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The new charges include allegations that Mr Thomson used a Health Services Union credit card to pay for pornographic movies at the Swissotel in Sydney and the Paciﬁc International Suites in Melbourne. Mr Thomson’s defence Media release, 21 May 2013 lawyer Mr David Galbally Wyong Council Media and Gosford Council Media asked the magistrate for an adjournment due to

in March capped off a successful northern winter for the 18-year-old. He managed three personal best performances along the way, which included a 10th place in a round of the World Cup in Deer Valley, USA; a seventh place at the Olympic Test Event - World Cup round at Sochi, Russia (the venue and course for the 2014 Winter Olympics) followed by the fourth place at the World Championships. Matt’s scholarship level with the Olympic Winter Institute of Australia (OWI) is now at Level A and he has

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Local heroes awarded at National Day of Thanksgiving Deborah Warwick

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arners Bay AFL player Matthew Spinks played in the curtain raiser to the AFL Dreamtime game between Richmond and Essendon at the MCG on Saturday, May 25.

Matthew is a member of the Rio Tinto Footy Means Business Program which links young indigenous men with employment and

education opportunities. Now in its fourth year, the program selects 50 participants aged between 18 and 24 from around Australia based on their football ability, community engagement and potential to serve as role models. The program gives young men a chance to gain exposure to elite AFL training and corporate networking opportunities to strengthen their leadership and teamwork skills.

The first part of the program involved Matthew travelling to Perth last November, with a second camp to be held in Melbourne. Spinks, 18, was part of the Southern side coached by former Brisbane Lions Premiership player Chris Johnson. “There are plenty of good players in the program with players coming from State Leagues across Australia,” Spinks said

Century Challenge raises over $15,000

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ver 400 riders took part in the Erina Rotary Century Challenge held over the weekend of May 25 and 26, and raised well over $15,000 for Coast Shelter and other local charities. As part of the event,

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Boer War remembrance ceremony

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remembrance ceremony to commemorate those who served in the Boer War will be held at Memorial Park, Gosford, at 1:30pm on Thursday, May 30. This year is the 111th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Vereeniging which ended the war on May 31, 1902.

Following the ceremony an afternoon tea will be held in the Gosford Primary School hall where students will have on display their research work on the war; including information on the local people involved. The Boer War was the first war in which Australia fought as a nation. Approximately 16,000 Australians volunteered to fight for Britain against

the Dutch-Afrikaner, or Boer, settlers in South Africa from 1899 to 1902. All troops were volunteers as there was no draft or conscription at that time. Members of the community, in particular descendants of those who fought in the Boer War, are invited to attend the ceremony and afternoon tea.

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hree exhibitions at the Gosford Regional Gallery kicked off on Saturday, May 25. The Reconciliation Art Competition is on show

at the Gosford Regional Gallery until Sunday, July 14. Beneath the Southern Sky is a textile exhibition on display until Wednesday,

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he Glenn Cardier with Earlwood Greg and Chris Marsh show, scheduled for the weekend of May 25 and 26, was cancelled due to the sudden death of Earlwood Greg.

Earlwood Greg, whose given name was Greg

Derrig, was a blues songwriter from Woy Woy. A Memorial Service was held at Palmdale Gardens in Ourimbah on Friday, May 24, with those paying their respects wearing a yellow piece of clothing to remember him. A number of tributes were posted on his

Facebook page with one stating that he “was a lovely gentleman and a great musician”. Another said: “Greg, you were an inspiration and one of the most kind and gentle men I’ve ever known. We will miss you sorely.”

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Classical music festival a sell out Lynne Lillico, Pearl Beach Progress Association

he 20th Pearl Beach Music Festival to be held over the June long weekend of Saturday, June 8, and Sunday, June 9, at the Pearl Beach Memorial Hall has had its two evening performances sold out. The inaugural Pearl Classical Music Festival was held over the June long weekend in 1994 and seen at the time to be quite an ambitious venture for the Pearl Beach Progress Association. From the beginning, the objective has been to harmonise fine music with the cultural life of Pearl Beach and its environment. Since 1994 the festival has played host to many performers and young artists. “The earliest players, Charmian Gadd and Friends, Sydney Brass Quintet, Sydney Wind Quintet and the Pergolesi Players set a high standard

of performance for all following to emulate,” said festival coordinator Ms Lynne Lillico. “Many have returned and all comment that the Memorial Hall is an ideal venue with its intimate atmosphere and excellent acoustics,” she said. Pearl Beach Progress Association president Mr Roger Murray said the festival was a huge and consistent commitment by the Pearl Beach Community to the arts. “The Festival also continues to be an occasion that brings our community together to enjoy great music.” Tickets are now only available for the Saturday and Sunday afternoon concerts commencing at 2:30pm. Saturday afternoon will see a performance by The Sydney Omega Ensemble (Trio), which was established in 2005 by artistic director David Rowden when he and

other young musicians sought to redefine Sydney’s classical chamber music landscape. David Pereira will return on Sunday afternoon to enthral audiences with his cello playing, accompanied by Tamara Anna Cislowska, a concert pianist and chamber musician. The two evening performances are soldout. Saturday evening will see the Slava and Leonard Grigoryan guitar duo while Sunday evening will see renowned musician Simon Tedeschi with award winning jazz pianist Kevin Hunt. “This year we are delighted to be able to present a particularly exciting program featuring internationally renowned musicians,” said Ms Lillico. Proceeds from the weekend will be used to maintain the upkeep of the Memorial Hall. David Pereira and Tamara Anna Cislowska

Craft exhibition to be held in Gosford

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Central Coast Creative Craft Group craft exhibition will be held from Friday, June 7, to Sunday, June 16, at the Gosford Regional Gallery,

The exhibition will be officially opened on Friday, June 7, from 5pm to 7pm by Chris Canning from the Gallery. The exhibition will be open to the public from 12pm on the Friday and from 9:30am to 4pm from Saturday, June 8 onwards. The crafts include pottery, applique, floral art, mosaics, handmade cards, jewellery, painted glassware, silk scarves, fairies and dolls, embroidery and porcelain work. That

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he Laycock St Community Theatre will play host to three nationally touring productions in June. The Australian Dance Theatre promises to delight audiences with ‘G’, their popular adaptation of the classic ballet ‘Giselle’ in one show only on Wednesday, June 5. Gosford Council’s acting manager of arts and entertainment Mr Alan Flores said it was a fantastic opportunity to see an internationally

touring ballet in Gosford City. “The Australian Dance Theatre has just completed a successful tour of Europe and now we are privileged to have them performing here in Gosford City. “Audiences will be treated to a fusion of classical technical prowess and explosive, modern choreography; a production not to be missed,” Mr Flores said. David Williamson’s ‘The Club’ is also on at the Laycock St Theatre this June, starring Gold Logie

winning actor John Wood. Hailed as one of the most hilarious Australian plays in years, The Club follows the seismic shift between Australian sport and Australian business; exploring what happens when all parties don’t agree on the path to success. Another multi award winning comedy showing at the Laycock St Theatre in June is ‘Art’. The fly on the wall comedy is centred on one man spending a fortune on an all white painting,

much to his best friend’s outrage over this act of extravagance. “It is no coincidence that ‘Art’ has been the recipient of countless international awards including a Tony Award for Best Play and the Evening Standard Award for Best Comedy. “The seemingly simple premise of the play surprisingly uncovers some deeper questions about the nature of relationships and the human condition,” Mr Flores said.

May 30, 2013 - Out&About - P5

Shelly Beach Golf Club is People’s Choice finalist

Local band to launch EP

Carissa Simons, Clubs NSW

helly Beach Golf Club has made the finals of the ClubsNSW People’s Choice Competition, which recognises and celebrates the clubs that have had the biggest impact in their local community. The club received top marks from the public across the five categories of atmosphere, service, entertainment, value for money and support for the local community. ClubsNSW CEO Anthony Ball said the club that won the overall People’s Choice Award would receive a $10,000 cash prize to be split between the club and a charity of their choice. “We were amazed at the number of votes we received this year,” he said. “In fact, a record 20,000 votes were cast across NSW from people eager to see their favourite club take out the title. “With so many votes coming in right up until the last minute it was a tight

contest to make it into the final six, so the entire team at the Shelly Beach Golf Club should be very proud of making the finals and I wish them the best of luck. “The best part of the People’s Choice competition is that it’s been designed so that any club no matter how big or small has an equal chance of winning. “Shelly Beach Golf Club isn’t the biggest club in the state, but they’ve obviously proved popular with members and guests who were clearly inspired to get behind the club and vote.” Shelly Beach Golf Club general manager Craig Ellis said the club was thrilled to make the finals. “Whether people are after great golf or great food, we work hard to provide the very best for our members and their guests. “Judging by the overwhelming support we’ve received in this year’s People’s Choice competition, it looks like we’re getting it right.” The six finalists in the

2013 ClubsNSW People’s Choice Competition are Randwick Bowling Club, Shelly Beach Golf Club, The Neutral Bay Club, Tomakin Sports & Social Club, Ulong & District Ex-Servicemen and Womens Club and Wests Bowling Club, New Lambton. The winner of the ClubsNSW People’s Choice Award will be crowned the “People’s Choice” at the ClubsNSW Clubs and Community celebration on Friday, May 31. The winning club will be determined by the number of entries divided by total club membership. A random voter from somewhere in NSW will also be announced on the night. They’ll receive a holiday to Mauritius for two people valued at $10,000 including return flights with Virgin Airways, seven nights’ accommodation at the Hilton 5-Star Resort with return private car transfers, breakfast and dinner daily and $1,000 spending money.

Footprint Festival in Kariong John Wiggin, Kariong Eco Garden

he Kariong Eco Garden, in conjunction with the Central Coast Arts Barn, will hold the Footprint Festival on Saturday, June 1, at the Kariong Eco Arts Hub between 2pm and 5pm. The festival will include performances from the Eco Magician, the Kariong Primary School Choir and busking musicians.

Activities for children will include face painting, making fibre creatures and decorating footprint biscuits. Workshops will also be held on soft cheese making, essential healing, making and cleansing your pantry, down to earth cooking and organic food and wine. There will also be information stalls from various groups including Gosford Council.

The Four Seasons Film and Art Night will follow the festival from 5pm to 8pm, and will feature performances from the Strings Ensemble from the Central Coast Conservatorium, The Tangelos Community Choir, Storytelling with Gavi Duncan and short films “the Story of Stuff” and “The Story of Change”.

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The launch will be supported by acts including Central Coast bands Screaming Eagle, Bleeding

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Trent Fisher on vocals, Nathan Downey on drums, Angus Mitchell on guitar and Scott Pattison on bass. “All of us found ourselves in and out of bands due to the lack of commitment and drive, prior to R13,” said band member Trent Fisher.

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PowWOW at Umina

Ukulele club looking for members

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Leila Desborough, Ukes for Fun

W O W G I R L S P o w W O W networking event will be held at the Gospel Garden Cafe in Umina on Thursday, June 13, from 7pm to 9pm.

rganisers of the Ettalong Senior Centre Ukes for Fun group are looking for more members to attend the group’s meetings held on Thursday mornings from 9am. “The Ettalong Senior

Centre is becoming quite musical on Thursday mornings as the sound of ukuleles fills the halls,” said group representative Ms Leila Desborough. “The group was started by Gary Neil and has quickly grown. “The main purpose is to have fun and have a

place to practice songs and singing while playing the ukulele. “Then you can go and share it with other ukulele groups and players, family and friends. “Often people from other classes at the Centre come and join in the singing as well.

“Ukuleles are an inexpensive, social and friendly instrument and they are a must have for everyone. “The class only requires an Ettalong Senior Centre membership which is $4 a year and $1 for the class to cover expenses,” said Ms Desborough.

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Monday June 17

Triple P 2-8 Years Group Program, Kariong Neighbourhood Centre, 9:30am-12pm, Free Boer War Remembrance Ceremony, Memorial Park, Gosford, 1:30pm

Competitive Tenderness auditions, Peninsula Theatre, 7:30pm

Friday May 31 Buddy Goode performance, Central Coast Leagues Club, 7:30pm

Saturday June 1 4 Seasons Film and Art Night, Kariong Eco Garden, 6-9pm Central Coast Potters Society Hand forming with Clay workshop Central Coast Conservatorium presents Central Coast Chamber Orchestra, Kariong Eco Gardens, 5pm Brisbane Water Legacy Garden Party, 51 Masons Pde, Point Frederick, 1pm Central Coast Family History Society annual meeting, Lions Community Hall, East Gosford, 1pm Ourimbah RSL Markets, 10am-2pm iPhone and iPad journalism course, Youth Arts Warehouse, Gosford

Sunday June 2 Central Coast Blues Society jam session, Breakers Country Club, Wamberal, 6pm-9pm

Monday June 3 Biggest Morning Tea, Warnervale Uniting Church, 10am-12pm

Tuesday June 4 Spirituality in the Pub, Grange Hotel function room, Wyoming, 7:30pm - 9pm

Wednesday June 19 Wednesday June 5 Foster and Allen performance, Central Coast Leagues Club

Thursday June 6 Schizophrenia & Bipolar Fellowship, Uniting Church, Gosford, 12:30pm3pm

Friday June 7 Partners in Depression, Uniting Care Gosford, 10am-12pm Central Coast Creative Craft Group craft exhibition, Gosford Regional Gallery

Saturday June 8 S a f e TA L K - s u i c i d e prevention awareness program, Warnervale Uniting Church, 9am12:30pm, free Bonanza Book Fair, Umina Beach PCYC, 9am5pm Pearl Beach Music Festival, Pearl Beach Memorial Hall Gosford Markets, Kibble Park, 8am-1pm

Sunday June 9 Bonanza Book Fair, Umina Beach PCYC, 9am5pm Pearl Beach Music Festival, Pearl Beach Memorial Hall

Monday June 10 Learn Salsa, Central Coast Dance, Erina Fair, 8:30pm

Wednesday June 12

Central Coast Potters Society committee meeting, 6:30pm, East Gosford Central Coast Campus Friends Inc dinner event, Preview Restaurant, Ourimbah Campus, 6:30pm

Thursday June 13 Managing Stress and Increasing Resilience workshop, Uniting Care Wyong, 10am-3pm Central Coast Innovation Summit, Mingara Showroom PowWOW networking event, Gospel Garden Cade, 7pm-9pm

Friday June 14 Central Coast Conservatorium presents Contemporary Music Studies Concert, Youth Arts Warehouse, 7pm Boys Night Out, Avoca Beach Surf Club, 7pm

Saturday June 15 Our Beautiful Bays, A Collection from the Past book launch, Bays Community Hall, 3pm5:30pm Blackwall Girl Guides fundraising stall, 9:30am11:30am, outside Woolworths, Umina

Sunday June 16 Brisbane Water Historical Society Winter Gathering Davistown RSL Markets, 9am-2pm

Bays Community Group annual meeting, Woy Woy Bay Community Hall, 7:30pm

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The event provides an opportunity for local businesses, groups and interested parties to meet each other and learn how to maximise advertising potential. “After such a wonderful response to our first PowWOW in March at Wyoming, WOWGIRLS will be holding another

Barry Foster is new bridge club president Jenny Buckley, Brisbane Water Bridge Club

Battle of the Bands U24 heat two, The Hub, Erina Central Coast Theatrefest of One Act Plays, Wyong Memorial Hall

risbane Water Bridge Club held its annual meeting on Saturday, May 18, which saw Mr Barry Foster elected as the new president.

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Ms Jan Kukura was elected secretary while Ms Carolyn Sandell was elected treasurer. Outgoing president Mr Louis Koolen was thanked for his efforts over the last

5 Lands Walk Blackwall Girl Guides fundraising stall, 9:30am11:30am, outside IGA, Ettalong

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evening for businesses and groups on the Peninsula,” said WOWGIRLS founder Ms Yvonne Lamont. “The evening will showcase the many new, exciting networking opportunities around the WOWGIRLS theme of fun, friendship, health and wellbeing. “Share ideas in a friendly, casual environment, build relationships with aligning businesses and groups,” said Ms Lamont. To register for this event, go to www.wowgirls.com. au or phone 0403 910 948.

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Central Coast Symphony Orchestra presents Mainly Mozart, Laycock St Theatre, 2:30pm

Wednesday June 26 Understanding Super seminar, Tuggerah Library

Friday June 28 Central Coast Conservatorium presents Concertino for Viola and Orchestra, Anglican Church, Gosford, 7pm Day of the Soccer Tragics staged play reading, Uniting Church Hall, Gosford, 7:30pm, free

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May 30, 2013 - Out&About - P9

Blind tandem cyclist reaches Gosford

Auditions for Competitive Tenderness

Richard Mehrtens, Office of Deborah O’Neill MP

oasties joined together on Thursday, May 2, to welcome blind tandem cyclist Jennifer Nickols to Gosford. “Ms Nickols has defied the odds and is now completing her goal of being the first blind cyclist to ride around Australia on a tandem bike,” said Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill. “I am proud to give Jen the welcome she

deserves and to recognise her for the work she is doing to prevent and cure blindness.” Jennifer’s journey began in Hobart on April 14 and will take her around the nation and bring her to the finishing line in Melbourne in early October. “Jennifer is a testament to what can be accomplished with hard work, enthusiasm and a lot of courage. “I commend the team at

Cycle For Sight and those dedicated community activists at Lions Eye Health for their work in supporting this great cause. “With record crowds for ANZAC Day services, and a big turnout for the Mariners’ homecoming parade, the Coast has shown that it can get out, create a wonderful atmosphere, and celebrate a great cause,” said Ms O’Neill.

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David Wicks, Woy Woy Little Theatre

uditions for the next Woy Woy Little Theatre production, C o m p e t i t i v e Tenderness, will be held on June 17 and 19.

An information night will be held on Wednesday, June 12, while auditions will be conducted from 7:30pm at Woy Woy’s Peninsula Theatre. Director Christine Vale said Competitive Tenderness was one of Hannie Rayson’s best comedies, with all the hilarity, corruption and political mayhem in the Greater Burke local council. “Dawn Snow has a fierce reputation as a businesswoman,” said Ms Vale. “After all, she reformed the prison system in Uganda and ran a successful chain of weight loss clinics. “So when she is appointed the new CEO of the Council of Great Burke, she insists on outsourcing as many services as possible.

Christine Vale

“This is to be done through competitive tendering, which gives us the name of the play. “What will happen to the parking officers, dog catchers, maintenance workers and other loyal staff? “How will the community relations between the Greeks and Macedonians be improved? “Will the mayor and minister for local

government sort out their differences?” There are 12 characters in the play, aged between 30 and 40 years. “All are relative but some can be doubled,” said Ms Vale. “There are some other smaller cameo roles as well,” she said. Ten performances of Competitive Tenderness will be staged between October 25 and November 10.

TV and computer recycling attracts 950 cars

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egional Youth Support Services (RYSS) Central Coast Youth Consultants have been announced as a finalist in this year’s Aurora Short Film Competition in the Best Community category for their documentary entitled ‘2261 – Youth in Violence’. “This documentary was produced locally by young people passionate about their community,” said team leader Mr Jamie McKenzie. “It shows the plight of other young people that are doing it a bit tough,” he said. Filmed in the Berkeley Vale, Tumbi Umbi and Killarney Vale area, the film explores the what, where, when and how violence in the area

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happens and how they deal with it, how it makes them feel and what they view as the impact that it makes on the community. “We were thrilled to receive entries from a diverse range of community organisations, and were particularly impressed with the quality of the films this year,” said Aurora Community Channel CEO Ms Phyllisse Stanton. “Youth violence is such a topical issue, and the film from RYSS explores it in a sensitive and thoughtful way. “We are delighted to be able to help focus community attention on this matter.” The winner is to be decided by public vote and can be done through www.aurora.tv, where the film can also be viewed.

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May 30, 2013 - Out&About - P11

Mike Burns brings Indonesian culture to students

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Foster and Allen to perform in Gosford

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Jacqui Bell, Central Coast Grammar School

rish duo Mick Foster and Tony Allen will perform at the Central Coast Leagues Club on Wednesday, June 5, as part of their 17th trip to Australia. Foster and Allen have been performing their blend of easy listening and folk music together for

over 30 years. Between them they have sold 19 million records, making them one of Ireland’s biggest entertainment exports in the same league as U2, Enya, Boyzone and The Corrs. Their 25 albums have included the ‘The Rambles of Spring’, ‘A Bunch of

Thyme’, ‘Maggie’ and ‘After All These Years’. Formed in 1975, the duo began working on the local music circuits of Ireland and England. In the first year, Foster and Allen recorded their first single, ‘The Rambles of Spring’ which was a hit on both sides of the Irish Sea.

Rose Tattoo guitarist provides lessons

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ose Tattoo guitarist Dai Pritchard has made himself available for guitar lessons at Woy Woy School of Music.

entral Coast Grammar School Year 3 and 4 students were treated to a performance by Mr Mike Burns earlier this term as part of their Indonesian language studies. Mr Burns, a music teacher and professional musician, has been studying Indonesian gamelan music and wayang kulit for over 30 years. Students watched a traditional shadow puppet show, where the

characters are wayang kulit – shadow puppets made from carved and painted leather. The story was an Indonesian version of the ancient tale of Rama and Sita and included noisy battles, the magic Garuda eagle and comic servants. Students then had a chance to play the various percussion instruments of the Indonesian gamelan orchestra. They learned to play a short traditional tune and had the opportunity to see firsthand how the many players must work

together to produce the final music. Junior school specialist language teacher Ms SueAnn Douglas said: “These visits give students a rare opportunity to gain a better understanding and appreciation of Indonesian music and theatre.” All junior school students at Central Coast Grammar School learn three languages, French, Indonesian and Japanese, which are delivered by specialist language teachers.

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Mixed touch football tournament to celebrate NAIDOC Week Matt Sawyer, Department of Education and Communities - Sport and Recreation

AIDOC Week events on the Central Coast will be headlined by community celebrations at Gosford Showground on Tuesday, July 9.

A significant part of the celebrations is the KIKUPA Mixed Touch Football tournament which occurs on the showground oval from 8am to 2pm. The tournament focuses on fun and enjoyment and is open to individuals of both indigenous and nonindigenous backgrounds

who are 14 years or older. Sport and Recreation Development Officer and KIKUPA tournament organiser Matt Sawyer said: “For many, the KIKUPA touch football tournament is the highlight of NAIDOC week celebrations and is a fantastic way to bring the community together to recognise the valuable contribution indigenous people have made to this country.” “The KIKUPA Touch Football event is very popular and is played in a wonderful spirit and we have no doubt that will continue in

2013, so we are encouraging as many people as possible to consider entering a team,” said Mr Sawyer. Team entries are now open and close on June 21. The tournament is strictly limited to 10 teams. The first 10 teams to complete the registration requirements will be admitted to the tournament. For more information or to receive a team registration pack please contact Sport and Recreation Development Officer Matt Sawyer on 4362 3184 or via email at matthew.sawyer@ communities.nsw.gov.au.

Bardsley and James selected for NSW development squad

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wo Central Coast cricket players have been selected in the NSW Academy Development Squad.

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Lily Bardsley and Ashley James from the Northern District-Central Coast were selected along with nine other athletes.

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Bay Bowlers President Adrian Last presenting the cheque to Central Coast Palliative Care’s David Palmer

he Central Coast Palliative Care Volunteer Foundation was once again chosen by The Bay Bowlers to be the recipient of their latest charity donation of $1,000.

The money was raised from sales of donated goods sold by Audrey Dunne and Anne Little on the Bay Bowlers Trading Table each Monday at Wyong Bowling Club. An impressive amount of money is generated each year from the Trading Table

sales and the Bay Bowlers policy is, when the amount passes the $1,000 mark, a donation is made to a Central Coast based charity. The Central Coast Palliative Care Volunteer Foundation welcomes new volunteers to their not-forprofit charity organisation providing support groups for patients and carers, bereavement counselling, education, social and respite visits and outings from their centres at Wyongah, Long Jetty and Woy Woy. Bay Bowlers President Adrian Last presented the cheque for $1,000 on

Monday, May 6, to the foundation’s Dave Palmer who gave the bowlers a short talk outlining the services provided by the foundation. The Bay Bowlers Social Bowling Group is the largest of its kind in NSW (and possibly Australia) with men and lady members joining almost weekly from all areas of the Central Coast to have a friendly game of bowls each Monday, meet new friends and perhaps put their name down for one of the available trips away to visit other likeminded bowling groups.

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Margaret Smith is district singles champion

Lee Thompson wins Avoca Minor Singles Mark Rayner, Avoca Beach Bowling Club

Lesley Swales, Central Coast District Women’s Bowling Association

he 2013 District Singles c o m p e t i t i o n commenced on Monday, May 13, with quarter finals held at Bateau Bay Bowling Club and semi-finals and finals held at Umina Beach Bowling Club.

Senior Vice President Kerry Smith (Marker) with winner Lee Thompson and runner up Neville Hillyard “Neville was playing well he Avoca Beach defeat Neville but all his efforts seemed to Bowling Club Hillyard 31-13. be countered by Lee who “The game started with Minor Singles final was having a day out. Lee jumping out of the box was held on Sunday, “His precision drawing to grab an early lead,” said April 7, which saw and slightly over on shots Lee Thompson Avoca Beach Bowling Club were the difference on the president Mr Mark Rayner. day. “Neville was valiant in defeat but just outplayed by the machine like effort of Lee. “Well done to the guys for an entertaining match and congratulations to Lee LAT 33° 51’ S - LONG 151° 14’ E - TIME ZONE - 1000 in obtaining his first singles Times and Heights(m) of high and low waters title,” said Mr Rayner.

Winners of the quarter finals were Margaret Smith of Everglades who defeated Pat Neal of Umina, Deirdre Windshuttel of Avoca who defeated Sue O’Connor of Everglades, Lyn Morton of Everglades who defeated Sue Ryan of Bateau Bay and Elizabeth Lochte of Terrigal who defeated Diane Rhedey of Halekulani. In the semi-final Lyn Morton defeated Elizabeth Lochte 26 to 12, while Margaret Smith defeated Deidre Windshuttel 25-23. The scene was now set for an all Everglades final. On checking the records the last time both finalists in the Singles were from

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Time - Height(m)

THU - 30 0644 - 0.33 1250 - 1.44 1832 - 0.61

FRI - 31 0054 - 1.73 0740 - 0.40 1352 - 1.44 1940 - 0.66

SAT - 1 0156 - 1.60 0835 - 0.46 1453 - 1.47 2051 - 0.69

SUN - 2 0300 - 1.50 0927 - 0.50 1551 - 1.52 2202 - 0.68 WED - 5 0004 - 0.60 0552 - 1.36 1143 - 0.55 1817 - 1.69 SAT - 8 0211 - 0.48 0802 - 1.35 1337 - 0.57 2010 - 1.79

MON - 3 0402 - 1.42 1015 - 0.53 1645 - 1.57 2308 - 0.65 THU - 6 0052 - 0.55 0639 - 1.35 1223 - 0.56 1857 - 1.73 SUN - 9 0247 - 0.46 0841 - 1.35 1414 - 0.58 2045 - 1.79

TUE - 4 0500 - 1.38 1100 - 0.54 1733 - 1.64

TUE - 11 0400 - 0.46 0958 - 1.33 1530 - 0.61 2158 - 1.75

WED - 12 0437 - 0.47 1038 - 1.33 1609 - 0.64 2235 - 1.71

THU - 13 0515 - 0.49 1120 - 1.32 1652 - 0.67 2315 - 1.65

FRI - 7 0133 - 0.51 0722 - 1.35 1300 - 0.56 1934 - 1.77 MON - 10 0323 - 0.45 0919 - 1.34 1451 - 0.59 2121 - 1.78

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range and started the chase. On the day Margaret came out the winner 27 to nine.

Tony Shoebridge is Avoca champion

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the same club was in 1980 when The Entrance had the two ladies in the final. Margaret got off to a good start and shot ahead. Lyn gradually found her

Mark Rayner, Avoca Beach Bowling Club

he Avoca Beach Bowling Club Major Singles final was held on Sunday, April 7, which saw Tony Shoebridge defeat Laurie Barrett 31-16

“The conditions were not perfect but the greens, even with all the rain, were running well,” said Avoca Beach

Bowling Club president Mr Mark Rayner. “This game was a cracker with both players giving their all. “Tony Shoebridge playing precision drawing bowls and Laurie doing the same. “At one stage there were six bowls within six inches of the jack and Laurie went three down, such was the exact drawing required to

win an end. “The score was not indicative of the game and Tony ran out the ultimate winner 31-16. “Congratulations to Tony on getting the monkey off the back and claiming his first major singles title. “No doubt Laurie will be knocking at the door again next year,” said Mr Rayner.

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Coast does well in State Senior Inter-Zone Sides Championship T

he Bowls Central Coast - Zone 15 senior representative side competed in the State Senior Inter-Zone Sides Championship held in Ballina from May 21 to 23 and defeated the Zone 12 side from Sydney’s South West.

The Zone 15 teams skipped by John Roberts (32-9) and Bill Constantine (29-14) posted big wins to offset Dick Thornton’s team’s narrow defeat (1718) to record a resounding 78-41 victory on the master scoreboard. The afternoon game against Zone 10 from North West Sydney was played on an adjacent green running around 18 seconds and it was initially a game of adjustment on a slick carpet like surface. Zone 10 demonstrated

their versatility and established what turned out to be an early match leading break on the master scoreboard before the Central Coast side found their touch and came home strongly to narrow the gap to seven on the master scoreboard (54-61). The experienced combination of John Robert’s team of Tony Swain, David Buttery and Miro Perovic was again to the forefront with a convincing (32-16) win, but it wasn’t enough to off-set the disappointing losses by Bill Constantine’s (8-24) and Dick Thornton’s (1421)teams. In defence of Bill Constantine’s losing margin, the opposing Zone 10 skip Neil Burkett did not miss an on-shot all afternoon. Going into the third round, the section was still open and Zone 15 had to prevail over Zone 2 Newcastle and hope that Zone 12 could pull-off an upset against Zone 10 who only had to win

The Zone 15 team

to take out the section for a semi-ﬁnal berth. The Zone 15 side upheld its side of this scenario with a convincing win over the Zone 2 side (71-49).

It was Zone 15’s most convincing win over Zone 2 in many years with all three teams recording solid wins. John Robert’s team (21-18), Bill Constantine’s

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The carnival is held every two years and was ﬁrst held

in Tamworth in 2011. The event saw a program of two games of 18 ends played on Tuesday and Thursday and one game on the Friday morning with Wednesday’s lay day being a Mystery Tour by coach. Over 80 players, reserves and ofﬁcials came from all over the state to participate, including retired ex bakery and cafe owners

Keith and Marie Moore who had travelled down from Werris Creek, south west of Tamworth. Next year, the 21st National Friendship Carnival of Bowls 2014 will be held on the Central Coast hosted by the combined efforts of Ettalong Memorial, Terrigal, Avoca Beach and Davistown RSL Bowling Clubs.

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David Limbrick (24-16). Zone 10 continued their good form into the finals defeating the NSW North Coast Zone 14 side (71-54) in the semi-final to set up an all Sydney metropolitan final against Zone 9 which they won (57-48) to become the Bowls NSW Inter-Zone Sides champions for 2013. Bowls Central Coast Zone 15 team manager and chairman of selectors Richard Love said at the conclusion of the event: “Our overall performance was exceptionally good with two wins and a margin of +52 shots.” “The narrow loss of seven shots was against the ultimate winners. “We had six rink wins from nine games with John Robert’s team going through the tournament undefeated with 3 wins +42. “This will hold John in good stead for State representative selection once again when the side is announced later in the year.”

Noeline is Avoca club champion

Bob Bourke, Bowls Central Coast

ttalong Memorial Bowling Club was the venue for the second Bowls Past President’s Association of NSW Friendship Carnival held from Monday, May 13, to Friday, May 17.

team of Garry Murphy, Alan Rogers and George Clark (26-15) and Phil Flippence back in the skippers chair for this ﬁnal round with John Ellison, Dick Thornton and

Kevin Dring

Noelene Hopper, Avoca Beach Women’s Bowling Club

voca Beach W o m e n ’ s Bowling Club held the ﬁnal of its Major Singles competition on Sunday, April 28.

“Coral Allenby played Noeline Smith in this hard

fought contest, viewed by many from the club,” said publicity ofﬁcer Ms Noelene Hopper. “The match was very close throughout the game, however, Noeline excelled in the last two ends, bringing

her score to 27 to Coral’s 21. “Congratulations to Noeline, who also gained the title of Club Champion, and well done to runner up Coral.”

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Capacity crowd for Anzac Day Woy Woy Memorial Park was nearing capacity at the 10:30am Anzac Day service on Thursday, May 25. Brisbane Water Secondary College school captains Jason Mumford and Aleisha Ford were the guest speakers at the ceremony. Jason said it was an honour to have been asked to deliver a speech at the service. “I have been attending Anzac services for as long as I can remember and have always seen this day as one of great inspiration, remembrance and unity. “Each nation recognizes a past event, which would stay with them forever. “This is our event. “The large turnout here today is evidence itself of how close this date is to the hearts of all Australians. “It is so encouraging seeing so many peoples, both young and old, attending this service and similar ones nationwide. “April 25 is no longer a date on the calendar, but rather a fundamental Australian tradition. “A celebration of the lives in which were sacriﬁced to allow the many freedoms we all take for granted today. “These Anzacs, often younger then myself, saw this as an adventure. “Always displaying the characteristics now cemented forever in this great nation. “These young men

demonstrated immense courage, commitment, endurance and of course mateship. “Four qualities in which Australians as a whole have adopted and should continue to strive for. “By the end of the war, one quarter of a million casualties could be counted, from a country with a small population of only ﬁve million at the time. “To put that painfully, one

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in every 17 people of our total population was dead or injured as a result of the war; brothers, fathers, sons, mothers, daughters and mates. “We must also think of their families and the pain they suffered after losing a loved one to the war, something many of us could not comprehend today. “Their potential to further impact the world fading with them too, however, their legacy lives on.

“This is why we remember. “By remembering we uphold everything the Anzacs stood and fought for. “By coming together today we show our appreciation in a national unity. “The essence of Gallipoli was that in the face of potential and likely defeat, the Australian spirit prevailed. “Let us not celebrate the war on this day, but instead the people

involved. “We must look back with pride, but also look forward to further build on the foundations and freedoms these young Anzacs established for us all. “Lest we forget,” concluded Jason. Email, 26 Apr 2013 Jason Mumford, Brisbane Water Secondary College

The Hardys Bay Residents Group reported in its recent newsletter that it had removed “designated mangroves” with Council and Fisheries approval near Killcare marina in a clean-up in February. The Trust stated in its newsletter that it was “not fundamentally opposed to appropriate mangrove removal”.

However, the committee said that permits should only be granted after serious consultation with all the stakeholders including the community, Fisheries, Waterways and Council and only for the purposes of ecological health and not for enhancement of views for residents. The Coastal Zone Management Plan for Brisbane Water Estuary was prepared for Gosford Council by consultants and released last year. The plan speciﬁcally recognised the importance of preserving estuarine habitats such as

mangroves, seagrasses and saltmarsh, according to the Trust’s newsletter. “These are associated with high rates of diversity and abundance of ﬁsh, birds and invertebrate fauna and identiﬁed as protected habitats by the Fisheries Management Act 1994,” stated the newsletter. “It did, however, recommend that mangrove growth should be controlled where they are affecting key drainage channels. “This should be undertaken (where permissible) under the relevant permit or licence. “For instance, it was proposed

to deepen and widen the outlets of Mudflat and RSL Creeks in Hardys Bay so that both creeks restore tidal flushing. “The efficacy of this option in improving flushing should be assessed prior to undertaking the works.” One of the key recommendations in the Plan was to rehabilitate the eroding eastern foreshores of Hardys Bay with vegetation. The eastern shore of Hardys Bay near Hardys Bay Pde is currently affected by shoreline erosion and local residents said they had observed trees falling into

the water. This action seeks to stabilise the foreshore via the establishment of vegetation. It was also recommended in the plan, among other things, that measures to address the eroding seawall located near Araluen Dr on the southern side of Hardys Bay be investigated and implemented, The Trust will discuss a possible long-term plan for the estuary at its annual meeting on Sunday, May 5. Newsletter, 24 Apr 2013 David Legge, Killcare Wagstaffe Trust

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Tourism plan has no place for Peninsula The Peninsula will not have any signiﬁcant place in the future of tourism on the Central Coast, according to a tourism opportunity plan released last month.

Trust responds vigourously to mangrove removal The Killcare Wagstaffe Trust has “responded vigourously” to the recent granting of a permit to remove mangroves from the Hardys Bay foreshore.

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Instead, the Central Coast Tourism Opportunity Plan Iists Gosford, Terrigal, Wyong and The Entrance as its major tourism nodes. The Peninsula’s potential was identified as its aquatic centre in Woy Woy, and whale watching and photo opportunities at Ettalong and Woy Woy. A Brisbane Water Adventure Cluster has also been listed as a possible investment opportunity which would include the development of a series of water based activities such as cruise operations and jet boating activities on Brisbane Water. Five opportunities were identified as catalyst projects which are expected to have a significant impact towards supporting sustainable tourism growth in the region. These catalyst projects comprise a motorsport precinct under consideration for development in the Wyong LGA, the construction of a sporting hub at Tuggerah’s Pioneer Dairy, a tourism hub at The Entrance, a tourism precinct at Mt Penang and the waterfront development at Gosford. Central Coast Tourism chairman Mr Bob Diaz said that he was delighted to release the Plan. “This document has identified new investment and development

Staples Lookout, one of the few areas identiﬁed as having tourism potential on the Peninsula

opportunities vital to meet future visitors’ expectations and demands,” said Mr Diaz. “Without investment in these projects and experiences there is no doubt that the region will lag behind our competitors and visitor numbers will decline. “Central Coast Tourism will work

together with the local councils, the State and Federal Governments and Regional Development Australia to encourage investment in the region to ensure that we maximise the growth opportunities of both visitor numbers and length of stay,” he concluded. Central Coast Tourism has

issued an open invitation to the local community and businesses who would like to provide input into the direction of tourism on the Central Coast to attend one of two workshops to be held at the Crowne Plaza, Terrigal, on Thursday, May 16, from 9:30am to 11:30am and 1:30pm to 3:30pm.

The workshops will be used to provide information for the development of a new Destination Management Plan, which will provide an agreed vision for the direction of the tourism industry during the period of 2013 to 2016. The last decade saw a high point of 5.3 million visitors to the Central Coast in 2003. However, the number declined to 4.8 million the following year and has reduced further since. Last year’s total visitor count was 4.3 million. The Tourism Opportunity Plan attributed the decline to the global recession of 2008 through to 2012, a lack of new product to stimulate demand and repeat visitation, and low cost airlines which encouraged Australians to travel internationally. The Tourism Opportunity Plan forecasted that if its recommendations were adopted, the region would see a year-onyear increase of roughly 150,000 visitors. The Plan recommend the implementation of 44 investment and infrastructure opportunities for the purpose of improving the reduced visitor numbers the region has experienced across the past 10 years. Media release, 18 Apr 2013, 7 May 2013 Leeanne Dyer, Central Coast Tourism Central Coast Tourism Opportunity Plan, April 2013 The Stafford Group

Terrigal company to develop foreshore Redevelopment of the Ettalong Foreshore will be undertaken by Terrigal company Scape Constructions Pty Ltd, Gosford Council has decided. Redevelopment works include construction of a new beach facilities building with a kiosk and public toilets, a new sandstone seawall, a cycleway and footpath, a playground, stormwater drains, landscaping and beach

nourishment. The construction period is 30 weeks with work scheduled to start later this month. The Ettalong Foreshore Redevelopment has major funding contributions from council and the Federal Government, and some funding from the NSW State Government. Gosford Council Agenda CIT.15, 7 May 2013 An artist’s impression of part of the redevelopment of the foreshore

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Work commences on waterfront redevelopment The ﬁrst sod at the $5.2 million Ettalong Waterfront redevelopment was turned on Friday, May 24, with Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill, Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein and Gosford mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna celebrating the start of the collaborative project. Ms O’Neill said this was a project of great pride for the entire community. “I’m very proud of this Federal Government’s investment in our region and it is a real boost for local residents and businesses in Ettalong. “The redevelopment of the Ettalong Beach Foreshore will help us to showcase the natural beauty of our area and will allow both locals and visitors a better chance to share the great lifestyle we enjoy here on the Central Coast,” Ms O’Neill said. Mr Holstein also welcomed the redevelopment. “This project is long overdue, and will be appreciated by both

locals and visitors alike,” said Mr Holstein. Mayor Cr McKinna said the local community had been very involved in this project and everyone was excited for works to be commencing. “The local community is really getting behind this redevelopment and we are happy to see the project will be consistent with the Ettalong Beach Reserve Foreshore Plan of Management. “Council has undergone consultation with the neighbouring property owners, the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce and the Ettalong Beach Business Group, with everyone working together to ensure the redevelopment is reﬂective of the natural characteristics of the area and meets the needs of the local community,” mayor Cr McKinna said. Scheduled works include a new sandstone seawall, cycleway - footpath, playground, park furniture, carpark realignment, stormwater infrastructure and landscaping in the reserve area between Beach St and the

Lemon Grove netball court entry (just south of Bangalow St). A Beach Facilities Building consisting of a café, kiosk and public toilets will also be constructed at the end of Beach St as will a pedestrian walkway - cycleway along Lance Webb Reserve, between Picnic Pde and Ferry Rd. Beach nourishment and restoration will also take place. Construction of the new public toilet facility at Ferry Rd and the demolition of the Schnapper Rd public toilet in November 2011 are also included in the redevelopment project. The Ettalong Waterfront redevelopment has a $2 million dollar funding contribution from the Federal Government, $2.79 million from Gosford Council, $300,000 from the NSW Government’s Metropolitan Greenspace Program and just over $83,000 from the NSW Ofﬁce of Environment and Heritage. Media Release, 24 May 2013 Gosford Council Media Gosford mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna, Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill and Peninsula Chamber of Commerce president Mr Matthew Wales

Water rates to increase by seven percent per annum The NSW Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has announced new water, sewerage and stormwater drainage prices for Gosford City for the next four years. Gosford Council’s director water and sewer Mr Rod Williams said Gosford Council welcomed IPART’s ﬁnal report as it would allow Council to get on with the job of maintaining and improving water and sewerage services for the community. The new prices will result in a gradual price increase of 28.0% or $297 over the four year period from July 1, 2013, to June 30, 2017, for

assets to improve their reliability, efﬁciency, safety and performance. “Plus, there are extensive, ongoing efforts to replace ageing water mains to help reduce main breaks and maintain the quality of the city’s drinking water. “The prices also ensure we transport and treat sewage from over 66,000 properties through 1,500 kilometres of sewerage mains and 185 sewage pump stations to protect public health and the environment. “In the next four years over $36 million will be spent on refurbishments and renewals for aging sewerage infrastructure to minimise sewage overﬂows and odours and reduce risk to the

“Residents can play a role in keeping their bill down by maintaining their commitment to water conservation, which has been a highlight of the commission’s reports for some years now.” IPART has considered the submission made by Gosford City Council, as well as the public submissions to determine the ﬁnal prices. Following council resolution, new charges will come into effect from July 1. Media Release, 14 May 2013 Gosford Council Media

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League

Umina Bunnies overcome Woy Woy Roosters 26-22

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Rugby league clubs promote Reconciliation Week

Nerissa Magee, Brilliant Logic

yong Rugby League Football Club and Ourimbah Rugby League Football Club have joined forces with Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council to highlight and commemorate reconciliation and increase community a w a r e n e s s of National Reconciliation Week.

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he Umina Bunnies edged out their Peninsula neighbours Woy Woy 26-22 in round seven of the Central Coast Rugby League competition on Sunday, May 26.

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moments before half time, a momentum changing charge from former Woy Woy Lions’ rugby union star Luke Serevi saw the boys from the beach head into the break at 12-18. A near flawless second period from Umina frustrated Woy Woy out of the contest. It was a simple game plan as the Umina forwards

rumbled over the advantage line laying a field position platform for last play kick options taken by wiry five eight Reece Paget. After cruising to an 18-6 advantage on the half hour, and giving the impression they would run riot before the afternoon was out, the Roosters responded

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Native title claim to the Central Coast proposed

he Awabakal and Guringai Peoples have given notice that they intend to ﬁle a claim for Native Title over the area from Broken Bay to Maitland, which includes the entirety of the Central Coast.

The notice invited descendants of the Awabakal and Guringai Peoples’ ancestors, in addition to other Aboriginal persons who believe they have Native Title rights within the area, to attend a meeting at Cameron Park Community Centre on Sunday, May 5, convened by the Awabakal and Guringai Peoples. Persons of nonindigenous descent were not invited. The notice stated that the meeting’s agenda would include discussion of the decision making process to be implemented, presentation of anthropological evidence to support the proposed claim, authorisation of a Native Title Determination to be ﬁled with the Federal Court, authorisation of the applicant to act on behalf of the Awabakal and Guringai Peoples, and

clarifying the extent of the applicant’s authority. Native Title is federal legislation which was established in 1993 to recognise peoples’ traditional connection to land, and it does not confer ownership of the land but allows Native Title holders to negotiate with mining companies for royalties. The NSW Aboriginal Land Rights Act was established in 1983 to provide Aboriginal people with compensation for the loss of land by giving the holder the right to build an economic base through land sales. Under NSW law, Darkinjung Land Council holds the Land Rights to the areas which stretch from Catherine Hill Bay at its northern boundary, Hawkesbury River to the South, Paciﬁc Ocean to the East and Watagan Mountains to the West, and is able to claim vacant crown land within these boundaries. When asked for comment on the impact of the Awabakal and Guringai Peoples’ intent to apply for Native Title, Darkinjung Land Council CEO Mr Sean Gordon said that Darkinjung would not be impacted and is not impacted by any Native Title claim

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that may be placed on the land today or in 20 years. Community member of Darkinjung Mr Gavi Duncan of Charmhaven said that he believed the claim would be unsuccessful. “Native Title says that you need to provide evidence of a continuous physical, ceremonial, spiritual relationship with the land, and they haven’t had that at all,” said Mr Duncan. “Guringai was something that was created by Warren Whitﬁeld here on the Coast a number of years back. “He and a Gosford Council employee basically claimed that this area was occupied by the Guringai Group. “The Guringai Group was created by nonAboriginal people, and Aboriginal people have never ever recognised any Aboriginal group called Guringai. “On the Northern Beaches they have a Kuring-gai National Park, which was named by Europeans. “Guringai is just a word or a language that was spoken,” he added. Mr Duncan said that the Darkinjung People had not initiated a Native Title claim over their

Awabakal and Guringai People representative Kerrie Brauer was contacted by Wyong Regional Chronicle but

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allarah 2 Coal Project’s Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) was released for public exhibition on Friday, April 26.

The EIS detailed several aspects of Wyong Areas Coal Joint Venture’s proposal, which included the extraction of up to five million tonnes of coal per year for up to 28 years using underground long wall mining methods, the construction and operation of a range of associated infrastructure such as a rail spur, coal stockpiles, ventilation shafts, and a gas drainage and capture system, the transportation of coal from the mine by rail, and finally the progressive rehabilitation of the site. The proposed underground mine is around 5km northwest of Wyong, with surface facilities at Tooheys Rd and Hue Hue Rd. The mining area is predominantly situated underneath Wyong State Forest. Planning and Infrastructure directorgeneral Mr Sam Haddad said that the Department had required the applicant to thoroughly address a range of key issues, such as the potential impacts of the mine on water resources, biodiversity, heritage, air quality, noise and traffic and transport. A previous proposal for the Wallarah 2 coal

mine was refused in 2011. “While the previous application was refused, the mine company, like any other applicant in NSW, is legally allowed to lodge a new development application and have it considered on its merits,” Mr Haddad said. “The Department’s assessment will be very thorough and will closely scrutinise a wide range of issues. “It is expected that the project will be determined by the independent Planning Assessment Commission (PAC). “It will also require approval from the C o m m o n w e a l t h Government. “I encourage all interested members of the public to review the EIS during the exhibition period. “I know local residents have already raised a number of concerns, including potential impacts on water resources and biodiversity. “Now is the chance for local communities to formally have their say on the new proposal. “Public submissions are always a key consideration in the department’s assessment and the company will also

be required to respond to all the issues raised,” he concluded. At the conclusion of the public exhibition period the applicant will need to address all issues raised in the submissions and the proposal will undergo a merit assessment by the department before a recommendation is made to the PAC. Wallarah 2 Coal project manager Mr Kenny Barry said that the public exhibition of the EIS would provide an opportunity to gain community feedback and address any concerns surrounding the project. “The team at Wallarah 2 views community feedback as a highly valuable resource and we respect that every member of the public has the right to know what’s going on in their local region,” said Mr Barry. “During this phase, members of the public will be able to ask questions, raise any issues and receive deﬁnitive answers regarding the Project. “We also see it as a chance to address any misconceptions that may be circulating in regards to our proposal,” he added. Throughout the public

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exhibition of the EIS, Wallarah 2 Coal Project will be holding a series of community consultation sessions in May and June this year. “We encourage interested parties to come along to our

consultation sessions to voice any feedback and ﬁnd out more about the Project and how it seeks to beneﬁt the Central Coast community, while protecting the region’s water resources,” Mr Barry concluded.

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Craig Thomson facing new charges

ineteen new charges have been laid against Dobell MP Mr Craig Thomson in 25 volumes of new material presented during a hearing at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, May 22.

The new charges include allegations that Mr Thomson used a Health Services Union credit card to pay for pornographic movies at the Swissotel in Sydney and the Paciﬁc International Suites in Melbourne. Mr Thomson’s defence lawyer Mr David Galbally asked the magistrate for an adjournment due to

to Umina’s lift in intensity by losing all discipline as poor handling and a string of penalties derailed their challenge. The win was Umina’s second of the season and gave the Bunnies full Peninsula bragging rights until the two sides are due to meet again in mid-July. In other round seven games, Terrigal kept their unbeaten status intact by thumping the Razorbacks of Central Wyong 70-4 and, in doing so, have maintained top billing on this year’s competition ladder. Northern Lakes eclipsed an undermanned Ourimbah at Sohier Park, the Warriors scoring the final 26 points of the game to run out 48-28 winners. The Wyong Roos made it three wins on the trot with a hard fought 18-10 victory over Toukley. Erina racked up 10 tries in disposing of the second placed Berkeley Vale 48-16, while premiers Kincumber overran The Entrance Tigers 48-4 at Mackillop Oval.

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Shining light on National Reconciliation Week, the Ourimbah Magpies and Wyong Roos will hit the field on Sunday, June 2, wearing specially designed indigenous inspired jerseys. National Reconciliation Week, which runs from May 27 to June 3, recognises the value and importance of First Australians and offers the opportunity for the wider community to celebrate our shared history, culture and achievements, while focusing on the significance of reconciliation to all Australians. Darkinjung LALC CEO Mr Sean Gordon said he was pleased to be able to promote National Reconciliation

Week through the support of these two local teams and believed that sport was a great way to break down cultural barriers. “Reconciliation Week is an important event for Australia. “We are delighted to have the support of Ourimbah and Wyong Rugby League teams to aid us in raising awareness of the contribution of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to the Australian landscape. “With the fastest growing Aboriginal community in Australia right here on the Central Coast, we believe in building stronger relationships between indigenous peoples and the wider population, for the benefit of all Australians. “We encourage Central Coast residents to come and watch the game and support our Aboriginal and Indigenous communities,” added Sean. The Ourimbah Magpies and Wyong Roos will go head-to-head in round eight from 3pm at Morry Breen Oval with all players donning the specially designed jerseys.

May 30, 2013 - GRANDSTAND - P8

Union

Gosford defeats Avoca in close round eight union match

Larry Thomson, Central Coast Rugby Union

osford defeated Avoca Beach 29-27 in the Central Coast Rugby Union round eight Match of the Day at Heazlett Park on Saturday, May 25.

Avoca Beach had the majority of possession and territory in the first half. They controlled proceedings and were on the attack and close to scoring on numerous occasions, but the home side was unable to break the Gosford line and remained tryless for the entire half. After 30 minutes the two teams were locked at 3-all with the only scoring being a penalty goal each. Gosford had tackled themselves to an almost standstill but were able to keep Avoca Beach out. In one of the few times Gosford got into Avoca Beachâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s half they were able to cross for a converted try to take the lead by 10-3. The match was developing into a titanic struggle with no quarter given or asked for. Right on halftime Avoca Beach were able to kick a second penalty goal to make the halftime score Gosford 10 Avoca Beach six. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Both teams had some excellent players,â&#x20AC;? said Central Coast Rugby Union president Larry Thomson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gosford five-eight Adam Carlisle was outstanding. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He directed play for Gosford and was having one of his best games for the club. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He was well supported by centre Tim Hill, who

was always a danger, evergreen number eight Unuoi Vaenuku, who is playing some of his best rugby, and prop Shannon Hardgrave. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Avoca Beach were best served by loose forward Emile Thomas, centre David Gee and halfback Julian Bacigalupo. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gosford probably did not deserve the lead at the break but they did. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The second half saw an amazing first 10 minutes,â&#x20AC;? he said. From the kick off a dropped Avoca Beach ball saw Gosford score a converted try. Suddenly Gosford had jumped to a handy 17 points to six lead, a scoreline that did not indicate the flow of the game to that point. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gosford followed up this great start with more excellent play,â&#x20AC;? said Thomson. Within the next 10 minutes they had crossed for a further two tries, and early in the second half Gosford led the match by 29 points to six. They led by more than three converted tries and their good play early in the second half saw them

in total control on the scoreboard. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Winger Adam Clift had crossed for two tries in a good individual performance,â&#x20AC;? said Thomson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;However Avoca Beach were not to be outdone. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They played some great rugby in the last quarter of the match and were able to reply with three converted tries. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gosford were finding it tough late in the game because of all the energy exerted as a result of their great defence in the first half. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But the visitors were able to hang on for a great victory. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gosford were able to record the two point victory and maintain their unbeaten record for the season, however both teams showed they will be potent forces later on in the season. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It has been many years since Gosford have won at Heazlett Park as the home team are always most difficult to defeat there,â&#x20AC;? said Thomson. Ourimbah scored a close victory over Warnervale at Woongarrah Oval winning

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by 21 points to 13. It was a close fought battle from start to finish and both teams had their chances of victory. It was Warnervale who were always just behind on the scoreboard for much of the game. Ourimbah led by 13-6 at the halftime break and there was nothing in the match at that stage. That remained the situation for the remainder of the match. Loose forward Brett Marchant had a great game for Ourimbah and scored his teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s two tries. Warnervale fought hard in the second half but were unable to overcome the initial lead that Ourimbah had at the halftime break. Best for Ourimbah were flanker Brad Sheridan, fullback Ryan Pike and

halfback Ryan Keegan. Centre Brenton Law was also dangerous in attack and put the Warnervale defence under threat. Warnervale played particularly well in the second half. The home teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best players were flanker Tevita Moala, lock Kaafononga Sangupo, who scored a good try, and five-eight Josh Rennie. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These two teams also showed they will be around at the business end of the season as both teams felt they had their chances,â&#x20AC;? said Thomson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But it was Ourimbah who were victors on the day and continue their good recent form.â&#x20AC;? Terrigal scored a convincing win over Woy Woy at Woy Woy Oval by 52-3.

Terrigal were in total control from the opening whistle and were able to cross for a total of eight tries in the match. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The win sees Terrigal maintain their recent good form and showed they are definite Finals contenders this season,â&#x20AC;? said Thomson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Their best players were five-eight Tom Lowe, centre Dylan Calabria and winger Cameron Strachan, who crossed for two tries. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Woy Woy gave it their all but could not stop the visitors. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Best for Woy Woy was Tennessee Etuati.â&#x20AC;? Kariong had their best result of the season when they defeated The Entrance by 62 points to 15 at Slade Park. Kariong crossed for 10 tries and were never in danger of defeat. Kariong led by 38 points to 10 at the halftime break and continued that winning form into the second half. Mitchell Clay scored three tries for Kariong, while other good players were flanker Gus Long and hooker Justin Walker in his inaugural First Grade game. The Entrance were best served by Frank Munroe and Blake Montgomery.

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Mariners Academy win 4-3 over South Coast Wolves he Central Coast Mariners Academy has overcome a 10-man South Coast Wolves team 4-3 at Pluim Park to earn their first ever National Premier Leagues IGA Mens 1 win.

Christopher Payne was the star of the show scoring all four of the Mariners’ goals, which included the winner in the final minute of play and a second half hat trick. It was a crucial clash for both sides with South Coast having only one win this season and the newcomers’ remained rooted to the bottom of the table in their debut season. The first 15 minutes were to-and-fro with both teams contesting an even amount of possession but Central Coast held majority of the field position. The Academy side played the ball around well and looked calm in all corners of the pitch but it was not their efficiency that created the match’s opener. Christopher Payne was a considerable distance from goal with the ball at his feet and tried his luck with a flat and powerful strike that had enough deviation off the pitch to skip onto the left shin of South Coast’s keeper Daniel Collison to make its way over the line for a one nil lead in the 19th minute. The opener failed to deter the travelling side’s efforts who came close to equalising two minutes later off the back of a Ricky Zucco corner that struck the upright after finding the head of Michael Robinson. However, the Wolves equaliser was imminent and fell from a free kick. Zucco made no mistake curling his effort over the wall into the bottom corner leaving Jordan Nikolovski with little

chance in the 25th minute. After goals to both sides, the match picked up in momentum and it was the Mariners with the next biggest chance through goal scorer Payne whose point blank volley was denied by Collison. The final 10 minutes of the half swung in the direction of South Coast and their persistence was rewarded down the right flank through substitution Joseph Lavalle. Lavalle broke into acres of space and gave himself enough time to cross perfectly to the feet of Mitchell Delturco who controlled and neatly tucked the ball into the far corner and a half time lead. South Coast continued to pressure the Mariners’ backline in the second half who held strong and deceived the attack with a dynamic defensive structure. The Mariners lifted after a 57th minute substitution saw the injection of young Daniel MacFarlane who played with class. But it was a huge decision on the Wolves’ goal line that gifted the Mariners an equaliser as Matthew Crowell headed on target, but the hand of defender Samuel Chapple illegally saw off his chance. The deliberate handball resulted in a red card as well as a penalty opportunity for Payne who drilled home the spot kick to make the score 2-2 in the 61st minute. The 10-man Wolves continued to push forward despite being a man down which saw play open up for both sides. The Mariners’ creative flare took over for the final stages with Adam Woodbine and MacFarlane causing havoc for Jack Keating and Delturco in the Wolves’ backline. Dylan Vorster and Payne also linked up well on the opposite side of the park that produced some dangerous crosses for Central Coast.

But at the other end of the pitch Zucco wanted the winner for South Coast with a thunderous left foot strike forcing Nikolovski into an important tip over the crossbar. However, the curling ball from the right side and a defensive mix up gave Payne his hat trick. Steven Hayes had dropped back to try and make a clearance but could not do enough to see Payne’s goal out in the 85th minute. The home side’s party was temporarily put on hold and who else was there to spoil the party than Wolves’ striker Zucco, who flicked the ball up for himself to drill home his second goal of the match and equaliser, but even that was not enough to put the game to bed. Again, it was the right side that damaged the South Coast as MacFarlane whipped in a free kick. The ball took a detour off the keeper and a defender before finding possession with Payne who picked up his fourth and the winner in the 90th minute of play. Payne was humbled after scoring four goals and gave credit to his team mates for the first win of their campaign. “It feels very good, we have been going well in the cup but it feels even better to have our first league win of the season and now we just have to go on from here. “I take massive confidence from that but I am never going to score without the boys passing me the ball and it wouldn’t happen without the other 10 out there. “We normally control our games but tonight we were better all round and that is what we needed,” said Payne. South Coast were unlucky to walk away with nothing but Zucco held his head high: “Mate it’s always tough to work so hard and let a couple of silly errors cost you the

game. “I think we started off slow and conceded a very sloppy goal but slowly brought ourselves back into the game with a couple of nice goals but the set pieces came back to haunt us, four goals and four set pieces. “It felt good to finally score

a goal in open play, I have scored five goals now and they have all come from set pieces except that one. “They really hit us hard with the 45 degree angled ball from the side so they did well there but at the end of the day they got in behind us but never really threatened, but

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come set pieces they were dangerous and we struggled.” The Central Coast Mariners Academy are in an advantageous position starting their first of five consecutive matches at home and the Wolves will look to bounce back against Sutherland in another away fixture.

Killarney Vale still unbeaten after seven rounds Alistair Kennedy, CountryNet Football League

illarney District retained its lead at the top of the table and remains unbeaten following round seven of the 2013 CountryNet Football League while Kanwal has staged a major turnaround to pick up their first win of the season and move out of the relegation zone.

A goalkeeper’s clearance, which rebounded off Killarney District winger Matt Lawrence into the Umina goal, proved to be the difference between the two teams with Killarney running out 1-0 winners in their match at Col Gooley Field. The goal came in the 55th minute in a tight encounter on a poor surface. The win extended Killarney’s lead at the top of the table to three points ahead of their crucial match against Berkeley Vale on Sunday, June 2. Umina continues to struggle to score with just two goals from their last four matches. They’re now six points out of the top five. The match between

Budgewoi and East Gosford at Budgewoi Football Club ended in a stalemate at 0-0 draw. It was Budgewoi’s fourth draw from seven matches but East Gosford’s fourth. In contrast to the low scoring games at Umina and Budgewoi there was a glut of goals in the match between Kincumber and Wyoming at Pat Morley Oval after the closure of Frost Reserve over the weekend. After dominating for much of the first half, Kincumber took a deserved lead midway through the first half through Robbie Walton, only to see Wyoming hit back twice late in the half for a 2-1 lead. By midway through the second half Wyoming had extended their lead to 5-1 and looked set for another large win, however they underestimated the young and enthusiastic Roos team. The Roos hit back and scored four goals to Wyoming’s one in the last 20 minutes for the visitors to stagger home with a 6-5 win. Michael Payne extended his goal tally for the year to 13 with a hat-trick while Alex Osborn (Kincumber) and Daniel Surridge (Wyoming)

each scored doubles. Kanwal ended the horror stretch that had seen them concede 23 goals in their three previous matches to defeat Avoca 2-1 at Erina High School. Club stalwart Brett Adcock scored both of Kanwal’s goals in the first half with Avoca’s Anthony Pace reducing the deficit in the 60th minute. It was Kanwal’s first win of the season but with two draws they now escape from the relegation zone into eighth place. After a promising start that saw them draw with Wyoming and defeat Umina in the first two rounds, Avoca has lost the last five matches and dropped to ninth place. Berkeley Vale defeated Gosford City 3-0 in their match at Gavenlock Oval with Gosford having one player sent off in each half for two yellow card offences. Sam Brown gave Berkeley Vale the lead in the 10th minute with Mitchell Pont scoring twice from the penalty spot in the second half. The win moved the Wombats back into equal second place with Wyoming ahead of their big local derby at Mingara on Sunday, June 2.

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May 30, 2013 - GRANDSTAND - P6

Mariners bow out of AFC campaign entral Coast M a r i n e r s â&#x20AC;&#x2122; historic 2013 AFC Champions League campaign came to an end on Wednesday, May 22, with the team defeated 3-0 by Marcello Lippiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Guangzhou Evergrande at the Tianhe Stadium in China.

The loss to the wealthiest Club side in the vast continent saw the 2013 Hyundai A-League Champions bow out of Asiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premier Club competition 5-1 on aggregate over two legs. The Marinersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; ambitions to trump Guangzhou Evergrande for a place in the last eight of the 2013 AFC Champions League were dealt an early blow when Brazilian attacker Muriqui netted in the seventh minute of play. Following a swift move through midfield, the crafty Brazilian slid a well-placed

shot beyond Central Coast custodian Mathew Ryan to put his team ahead. Evergrandeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dangerous Dario Conca looked up for the contest from the outset and it was the Argentine schemer who was central to most of Guangzhouâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best play as they looked to extend their advantage. Conca sent a shot just wide of the woodwork in the 15th minute before Ryan did well to claim another effort from the former Fluminense man soon after. The Marinersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; best chance of the first 45 came following an incisive move up the pitch midway through the half. Midfielder Nick Montgomery found attacker Mitchell Duke, who then teed up Michael McGlinchey. McGlinchey struck a powerful shot at Zeng Chengâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goal, however, the Evergrande defence did enough to deflect the New Zealand internationalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shot just wide of Chengâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s left post.

Unfortunately, any realistic hope Central Coast had of getting back into the tie was dashed just moments before half-time. Bernie Ibini was judged to have fouled Muriqui in the box, with referee Taleb Salem H A Al-Marri pointing to the spot. The decision from the Qatari official looked somewhat dubious with minimal contact appearing to have been made on the Brazilian ace. Stepping up from 12-yards, Conca fired past Ryan to put the tie realistically out of Central Coastâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reach. Following the break, Central Coast Mariners showed their trademark fight and endeavour, looking to make an impression on the contest and the 39,564 fans in attendance and millions watching worldwide. The energetic Joshua Rose showed purpose down the left, while McGlinchey looked Central Coastâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best outlet on the opposite side.

However, Goa Lin put the match beyond the Marinersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; reach and added further gloss to Guangzhouâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s aggregate win in the 68th minute. Again, Conca played provider, finding Gao who took a touch before firing past Ryan. Following the game, Marinersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; head coach Graham Arnold admitted that over the two legs his team were beaten by a better team. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think you have to be honest and fair and say that we were beaten by a better side,â&#x20AC;? Arnold told the media. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had our best chances in Australia to win the game last week, and to put some pressure on them in the tie. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They have some wonderful players with blinding pace and they thoroughly deserved to win over the two games, and I wish Marcello Lippi and Evergrande all the success in the future games. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have to say that in the two years we have been

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playing in the Champions League, they [Guangzhou Evergrande] are the best team we have come up against. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were hoping to hold them to nil against until the 50th or 60th minute and then go for it, but the early goal they scored didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t help that plan.â&#x20AC;? G u a n g z h o u Evergrande 3 (Muriqui 7â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, Conca (pen) 45+1, Gao 68â&#x20AC;&#x2122;) Central Coast Mariners 0 Tianhe Stadium, Guangzhou, China G u a n g z h o u Evergrande: 5. Zhang LINPENG, 6. Feng XIAOTING, 10. Zheng ZHI (c), 11. MURIQUI, 15. Dario CONCA, 19. Zeng CHENG (Gk), 28. Kim Young GWON, 29. Goa LIN (8. Qin SHENG 71â&#x20AC;&#x2122;), 32. Sun XIANG, 33. Rong HAO (7. Feng JUNYAN 58â&#x20AC;&#x2122;), 37. Zhao XURI (16. Huang BOWEN 61â&#x20AC;&#x2122;) Substitutes not used: 4. Zhao PENG, 14. Feng RENLIANG, 22. Li

Grand final re-match is first match of 2013-14 season he Central Coast Mariners will commence their Hyundai A-League Championship defence with a blockbuster match at Gosfordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bluetongue Stadium against Western Sydney Wanderers on Saturday, October 12.

The Mariners and Wanderers developed a fierce rivalry throughout the latterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inaugural campaign in Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top flight last season. The competition between

the two Clubs culminated and climaxed in April this year when Graham Arnoldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s men defeated Tony Popovicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team 2-0 in the Hyundai A-League Grand Final played at Sydneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Allianz Stadium. Now, Bluetongue Stadium is expected to bulge in the opening round of season nine of the Hyundai A-League with the two teams going head-tohead once again. The round one fixture against the Wanderers is one of six matches the Mariners will host against NSW based opponents next term.

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Shinji Onoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Western Sydney Wanderers, Alessandro Del Pieroâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sydney FC, and Emile Heskeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Newcastle Jets will all visit the reigning Hyundai A-League winners at their idyllic home base twice next season. In fact, Bluetongue Stadium is set to be the top entertainment destination on the Coast next term, with the Mariners having a good spread of high profile fixtures at the 20,059-capacity complex. Like last season the Club will play Perth Glory for its annual New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eve event.

The corresponding fixture last year drew an impressive crowd of 14,591 people. The Mariners will also welcome Ange Postecoglouâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Melbourne Victory to Gosford in both November and February. Central Coast Mariners Group general manager Mr Peter Turnbull said the Club was expecting a rise in attendances, membership numbers and general interest next season, with fans able to see the Champions hosting copious amounts of important A-League games. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As a Club we are delighted that we will be

hosting Western Sydney Wanderers, Sydney FC and Newcastle Jets on two occasions next season,â&#x20AC;? Turnbull said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These are big games that our fans love to watch in Gosford. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Like previous seasons we have a range of Membership options for fans to choose from including full season, as well as three and six game Memberships. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There has never been a better time to take up Membership in the Club as with the enormity of some matches in Gosford next season, it is the only way supporters can guarantee

SHUAI (Gk), 25. Peng XINLI Yellow cards: Xiang, Zhi Red cards: Nil Central Coast Mariners: 1. Mathew RYAN (Gk), 2. Daniel MCBREEN, 3. Joshua ROSE, 5. Zachary ANDERSON, 6. Patrick ZWAANSWIJK, 7. John HUTCHINSON (c) (11. Oliver BOZANIC 59â&#x20AC;&#x2122;), 9. Bernie IBNI (29. Nick FITZGERALD 77â&#x20AC;&#x2122;), 14. Michael MCGLINCHEY, 16. Trent SAINSBURY, 18. Nick MONTGOMERY, 19. Mitchell DUKE (21. Mile STERJOVSKI 72â&#x20AC;&#x2122;) Substitutes not used: 20. Justin PASFIELD (Gk), 4. Pedj BOJIC, 8. Adriano PELLEGRINO, 15. Brad MCDONALD Yellow cards: Hutchinson, McBreen Red cards: Nil Referee: Taleb Salem H A Al-Marri (Qatar) Attendance: 39,564

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their seat at the Stadium.â&#x20AC;? Central Coast Mariners will play 13 games at Gosfordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bluetongue Stadium next season. To view Central Coast Marinersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; entire 2013/14 Hyundai A-League fixture list, visit http://bit.ly/ TqW4HN.

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Terrigal Avoca lose to Newcastle in round eight of AFL competition

Sean wins senior Central Coast Cup

Peter Baker

Garry Burkinshaw, Black Diamond AFL

errigal Avoca and Newcastle met for the second time this season at Bateau Bay Sporting Facility on Saturday, May 25, in round eight of the Black Diamond AFL competition.

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he Tumut Motorcycle Accessories Honda Central Coast Cup for dirt track motorcycles was held at the Central Coast Junior Motorcycle Club in Somersby on the weekend of May 25 and 26.

Sean McLellan created his own piece of history when he became the first rider to have won both the junior and senior classes. McLellan won the Junior Central Coast Cup in 2010 and finished runner-up in the Senior Cup last year behind North Brisbane’s Jace Castles. This year’s Tumut Motorcycle Accessories Senior Cup always loomed as a battle between the two, but the eight lap final proved an anti-climax as McLellan emerged as an emphatic victor. “That’s special, they cannot take that away from me,” said McLellan in reaction to becoming the first rider to ever win the junior and senior Cups. Castles, who finished

second, was gracious in defeat and said that “Sean was just too fast”. Another teenager, local club rider Brayden Elliott finished third just ahead of Macleay District rider Carew Dickinson. The Honda Junior Cup saw a dominant performance by Cowra rider Thomas Duggan who shook off the early threat of North Brisbane rider Jarred Brook to score a comfortable win. Duggan turns 16 this year so this will be his last shot at the Junior Cup. Hunter rider Mitchell James picked himself up after a heavy fall in an earlier race to finish third but failed to emulate his brother Bayley who won the Junior Cup last year. Besides the Cup events there were plenty of other classes contested over the two days which produced close and exciting racing, marred unfortunately by some spills. McLellan also won the finals of both the Pro 250cc and Pro 450cc classes while Castles came out on top over the five rounds of the MX Open class. Brayden Elliott scored

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a clean-sweep of the five rounds in the U19 class and also picked up two minor placings. Carew Dickinson and Nick Leahey both grabbed two placings in the senior classes. It was a similar story in the juniors were Thomas Duggan was able to add to his Central Coast Cup success with two further class wins, but only after constant battles with Jarred Brook. Aaron Fulton was the only dual class winner in the juniors, outside of Duggan, while three class winners did it in style winning all rounds – Senna Agius, Benjamin Hart and Caleb Porter. Other junior winners were James Pearson, Harrison Ryan, Josh Dominello, Mackenzie Childs, Lincoln Griffiths and the girls Tia Davis and Keegan Pickering. Dominello deserves praise for saying at the presentation that Mitchell Cluff was the best rider on the weekend (in that class) after Cluff was denied the victory when a broken chain meant he didn’t add any points to four clear wins.

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At the end of a compelling four quarter battle, Newcastle City reversed their round one loss with a 10.13.73 to 9.10.64 victory and, in doing so, not only ended Terrigal Avoca’s unbeaten start to the season, but also claimed top spot on the ladder. Newcastle City won the early battle and led by 16 points at half time.

The third quarter saw Terrigal Avoca make their charge and, despite the loss of coach Chris Bishop to a knee injury, the Panthers were able to peg the margin back to five points. They were unable to take advantage of their opportunities and two late Newcastle City goals saw them win by nine points. James Webster, Kurt Fleming, Jay Lewis and Pete Van Dam were the Panthers’ best. Killarney Vale had to overcome a determined Lake Macquarie side before winning, 16.14.110 to 10.6.66 and, in doing so, consolidated third position on the ladder. The Dockers got off to

an excellent start with five first quarter goals and at the first break held a 13 point advantage. The Bombers settled into their game plan and, with Daniel Lloyd looking dangerous up forward, they were able to reel in the deficit and open up a nine point advantage at half time. Killarney Vale dominated the second half and Lake Macquarie could not match them. In the end it was a comfortable 44 point win to the Bombers. Lloyd finished with six goals in a Best on Ground performance. He was well supported by veterans Dane Amidy and Corey Shackleton.

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Central Coast officials win State sports awards

Records broken at Pelicans carnival

Marion Dreyer, Ettalong Pelican Masters Swim Club

Mardi Love, Office of Communities Sport and Recreation

he Central Coast was well represented at the NSW Sports Federationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2013 Community Sports Awards held on Friday, May 17, at State Parliament House.

ttalong Masters Swimming Club held a carnival on Saturday, May 11, at the Peninsula Leisure Centre which saw 220 swimmers from 35 clubs compete in races from 25m to 200m.

Clubs represented at the carnival were from Canberra, the Blue Mountains, Port Macquarie, Sydney, the Central Coast and the Hunter Valley. The Novocastrian Swimming Club won the point score while Ettalong finished fourth, its best result in four years. During the carnival, three Fina Masters world records were set by 55-year-old

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Minister for Sport and Recreation Mr Graham Annesley welcomed all to celebrate the contribution made by volunteers in sport. Young Coach of the Year was won by Max Enders, 18, who was head coach of the U16 United team in the AFL GSJ Central Coast competition and head coach of the U13 Central Coast representative team. He also obtained AFL Level Two coach accreditation last year and has since taken on a mentoring role with young coaches in his area. Berkeley Vale Junior Touch Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Shayne Hayne was a finalist in the Official of the Year title. Since establishing the Association in 2004 he has played a leading role in transforming a fledgling outfit into an effective community sport organisation. Last year more than 600 girls and boys participated in competitions with pathways to senior levels of the sport, as well as 700 adults who played in menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and family

division competitions. Central Coast cricket junior representative coordinator Jeff Vilensky was a finalist for the Volunteer Support of the Year title. He works closely with Cricket NSW to ensure the smooth running of the District Cricket Association and Presidents Cup competitions. Jeff arranged trials, representative carnival participation and managed representative teams during 2012-13. Aside from coordinating on field events, Jeff designed a reporting and recording system that has streamlined processes for his organisation. Surf Life Saving NSW was named the winner of the Volunteer Management of the Year title for the 2013 Allphones State Surf Life Saving Championship held at Ocean Beach â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Umina. Surf Life Saving NSW conducted the championships which included the coordination of 565 volunteer officials. In addition, event organisers conducted a course for junior and senior officials. Netball NSW was a finalist in the Volunteer Management of the Year title for last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Netball NSW State Age Championships held across four venues

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MartialArts.ntdtv.com NEW YORK— What is the essence of traditional Chinese culture? Is it kung fu, dumplings, or perhaps the snugly fit mandarin gown also known as the qipao? Contrary to popular belief, those do not equate to the epitome of Chinese culture. Many people, even Chinese people, think of the 1920s qipao as the representative of traditional Chinese attire, or that martial arts is nothing more than thrilling tricks from kung fu movies. However, those elements are not the zenith of classical Chinese garment or martial arts. New Tang Dynasty Television (NTDTV) plans to make the true essence of traditional Chinese culture more widely known through its annual series of cultural competitions, the Global Chinese Competition Series. Many essential elements of the Chinese heritage were lost during the Cultural Revolution. NTDTV is currently looking for contestants who are interested in researching, learning, and promoting authentic Chinese culture. NTDTV is a nonprofit news station founded in 2001. It directly broadcasts uncensored news via satellite into parts of mainland China and has 100 million potential viewers around the world. This year, NTDTV will be hosting its Global Han Couture Design, International Chinese Traditional Martial Arts, Chinese International Figure Painting, and Chinese International Piano Competition in hopes of sparking interest in traditional culture, particularly Chinese culture.

Aug. 3 NTU Sports Center, Taipei Registration: martialarts@ap.ntdtv.com

International Chinese Traditional Martial Arts Competition “In China, there are hundreds of major [martial arts] schools and an uncountable number of smaller ones,” said Tim Sun, the director of the competition series. Each school has its own discipline, its own art. According to Sun, Martial arts played a pivotal role in Chinese history; it would be a shame for these traditions to undergo atrophy. Historically, the martial arts have played a large part in winning Chinese wars. Yue Fei (1103–1141), one of China’s most famous military generals, practiced and created martial arts styles. Many Taoists also pursued martial arts for its spiritual significance. This year will be NTDTV’s fourth martial arts competition. Contestants are required to research a traditional martial arts school and embrace its essence in the competition performance. “This is not your typical competition,” Sun said. “In previous years, we’ve had students who entered with their teachers. The purpose of this competition isn’t to win, but to rediscover this culture and promote it.” Registration for the martial arts competition lasts from Jan. 1 to Sept. 15 for North American competitors, and Jan. 1 to July 15 for Asia-Pacific entrees. Competition Details The registration deadline is July 15, 2013, for the Asia-Pacific region. All contestants must register in advance. This year’s competition does not accept on-site registration.

North America Preliminaries, Finals Sep. 21-22 Baruch College ARC Arena, New York Registration: (+1) 646-736-2988 martialarts@globalcompetitions.org

Methods of registration 1) Internet: http://martialarts.ntdtv.com 2) Email: martialarts@globalcompetitions. org 3) Hotline: 1-646-736-2988 4) Fax: 1-212-918-3479 5) Mail: 229 W. 28th Street, Suite 700, New York, NY 10001, USA Please address to: NTD Television International Chinese Traditional Martial Arts Competition Organizing Committee Chinese International Piano Preliminaries in Taiwan will be held at the end of August 2013. The registration deadline is August 1, 2013. Competitions in the United States will be held on October 25–27, 2013. The registration deadline is October 1, 2013. Methods of registration: 1) Internet: http://piano.ntdtv.com 2) Email: piano@globalcompetitions.org 3) Hotline: 1-646-736-2988 4) Fax: 1-212-918-3479 5) Mail: 229 W. 28th Street, Suite 700, New York, NY 10001, USA Please address to: Organization Committee of NTD Third Chinese International Piano Competition Chinese International Figure Painting Contestants may submit their works of figure oil painting created by traditional, classical, realistic, and academic methods. Contestants must be either Chinese or Chinese descendants. The application deadline is July 10th, 2013. Methods of registration: 1) Online registration: fill out the online forms. 2) Email: oilpainting@globalcompetitions. org 3) Mail: 229 W. 28th Street, 7th Floor,

New York, NY 10001, USA 4) Telephone: 1-646-736-2988. 5) Fax: 1-212-918-3479 Global Han Couture Design Competition There is currently a renaissance of traditional Chinese attire, according to Amy Lee, one of the judges of the competition. Cultural experts have found that the climax of traditional Chinese fashion design belongs to that of the Han people from the Tang, Song, and Ming dynasties (A.D. 618–1644). When Lee went to fashion design school in China in the 1980s, her curriculum only touched on the Han designs briefly. Many ancient traditions have not been passed down, she said. The competition contestants are required to do research on traditional Chinese fashion, since its history is not incorporated in fashion design schools in China. “This is our fourth competition … and people are beginning to realize that the qipao does not represent Chinese dress. More and more people are learning about the Han Couture,” Lee said. Related Articles ‘The eternal perspective’ of Shen Yun Fascinates Mesa Audience Member Seventeenth Century Chinese Artists Expressed Subtle Dissent Traditional Chinese Painting There is a deeper layer to Han design, and it encompasses the essence of Chinese culture, according to Lee. Traditional Chinese culture emphasized civility, etiquette, and elegance; the ambiance of Han design is elegance. “Wearing elegant clothing helps to refine a person’s speech and conduct,” she said. “You will automatically think of how should I behave when I wear elegance.”

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Matt Graham qualifies for Winter Olympics

Mardi Love, Office of Communities Sport and Recreation

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Spinks plays in AFL curtain raiser in Melbourne

Garry Burkinshaw, Black Diamond AFL

arners Bay AFL player Matthew Spinks played in the curtain raiser to the AFL Dreamtime game between Richmond and Essendon at the MCG on Saturday, May 25.

Matthew is a member of the Rio Tinto Footy Means Business Program which links young indigenous men with employment and