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$52,000 raised from Zoo sleepout T

he Zoo and Snooze Executive Sleepout held on August 9 at the Australian Reptile Park to raise awareness and funds for Coast Shelter, successfully raised over $52,000. Over 50 ‘sleepers’ from various businesses took part in the event which had participants sleep under the stars in swags, sleeping bags and cardboard boxes, in an attempt to gain an understanding of what it is like to sleep rough. Participants were lucky enough to have some special treats on the night, including a Reptile and Tasmanian Devil show and musical entertainment by Vanessa Adams and Patrick Dow.

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Tea, coffee and homemade soup was also available to keep everyone warm, but when it came time to sleep, there were no warm beds to crawl into. After braving the cold night air, surrounded by the various animals within the Reptile Park, participants were rewarded for their efforts by raising close to $52,500. “I was not surprised by the generosity of local businesses because they have a wonderful sense of community, but I was overwhelmed by their commitment to understand some of the issues homeless people face,” event organiser Ms Vicki de Carle said.

Strazz to perform Brazilian jazz

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entral Coast Conservatorium guitar tutor Mr Guy Strazz will present a Brazilian jazz music concert on Friday, August 23, at The Entrance Art Gallery from 8pm. The program will feature songs in the choro and samba styles, long considered to be the original urban pop-dance music of Brazil. These styles are exemplified by artists

such as Pixinguinha and multi-instrumentalist and composer Pascoal Hermeto. Consummate singer Ms Marilane de Mello, from Rio de Janeiro, will add her sultry tones to some bossa nova style numbers, with the band providing a sound that has been described as a fusion of Brazilian music and jazz. Fans of Tom Jobin, who wrote “The Girl from Ipanema”, will be delighted by Ms de Mello’s renditions.

The program will also draw on the extensive repertoire of prominent Brazilian singer/ songwriter/guitarist Mr Milton Nascimento. As well as Mr Strazz on a number of guitars and Ms de Mello on vocals, the band will feature Junichi Shiomi on bass guitar, Roberto Balfas on percussion, Raphael Strazz on drums and local jazz aficionado Rodric White on keys. Mr White was a finalist in the National Jazz Piano

Competition in 1999 and has a number of CDs to his credit. He recently played for Paul Grabowsky in a jazz improvisation master class at Central Coast Conservatorium. Mr Strazz also has a number of CDs out and plays with numerous bands in Sydney, Newcastle and on the Central Coast. His diverse cultural influences are evident in the line-up and repertoire for this concert. Guy Strazz

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Council agrees to sponsor Oyster Festival again Festival to become sustainable in the future, ongoing funding would be required to facilitate this process. Gosford Council Agenda GEN.7, 6 Aug 2013 Photo: Naomi Bridges

Reference panel appointed to review Patonga plan NSW deputy premier Mr Andrew Stoner has said the NSW Trade and Investment Crown Lands department and Gosford Council would work together with the Patonga Beach Progress

Association and the community to review the plan. “This follows the exhibition of the Draft Plan and a total of 236 submissions from the community,” Mr Stoner said. “There were a number of unanticipated and contentious issues in the draft plan that will require further consideration to resolve.

“I am sure these can be resolved through the Community Reference Panel process.” Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein said the community was asked to nominate two representatives for the panel. Local residents Mr Mark Zwan and Mr Dain Simpson were subsequently elected. “Paul Burgess has been

nominated as the reserve community member, while Andrew Minto and Phillip Doughty will represent the Patonga Beach Progress Association,” Mr Holstein said. “The terms of reference for the Community Reference Panel have been reviewed by all the members and finalised for the coming meetings.

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Last year, Council also chose to sponsor the festival for $10,000. As part of the agreement for the 2012 festival, a post report was received and presented to Council on February 26 this year. Following discussions between Council staff and the organisers of the event, it was determined that for the Brisbane Water Oyster

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osford mayor L a w r i e McKinna and former international test cricketer Nathan Bracken will run as Independents in the marginal seats of Robertson and Dobell in the September 7 federal election.

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Mr McKinna will contest the seat of Robertson while Mr Bracken will be running for the seat of Dobell. Both Lawrie and Nathan said they believed the Central Coast has been overlooked by Labor and the Coalition for far too long. They said they would seek to draw attention and action to the neglected needs of the people of the Central Coast. Mr McKinna is currently the mayor of Gosford and has been closely aligned with the Central Coast for the past nine years as coach and ambassador of A-League Premiers Central Coast Mariners. Former International test cricketer Bracken has been a resident of the Coast for nine years and currently lives at Hamlyn Terrace with his wife and five-year-old son. Lawrie and Nathan said they believe that neither major party has shown any significant support to

the region in the past, and Team Central Coast would be giving Labor and the Coalition an opportunity to make a solid commitment to the people of the Central Coast. Team Central Coast is being funded by high profile businessman Mr

John Singleton. “l am funding this campaign because l believe the residents of the Central Coast have been overlooked and forgotten by both major parties during my whole long lifetime,” said Mr Singleton.

“Of course in a Federal Election, we expect representatives of the major parties to be focused primarily on federal-national issues. “That is as it should be. “But it is surely not unreasonable for the people of the Central

Coast to also expect from candidates who seek to represent us in Canberra, recognition of the major challenges and opportunities our region faces and a genuine commitment to doing something about them? “The Central Coast

opportunity is right now lost on both major parties. “Our population lives in a depressing present and is faced with a limited future, only because of lack of leadership. “I know something has to be done before the Central Coast becomes a lost and forgotten opportunity. “I want to see the beginning of a better future in my lifetime. “I realise the odds are against our winning either of the seats we are contesting. “But we will have succeeded if the major parties understand that your votes, and our candidates’ preferences, will go to them only if they can demonstrate a real commitment to the future of the Central Coast. “I stand to gain no more and no less from my actions than any other resident of the Central Coast which I believe has more, or as many, natural assets than anywhere in Australia. “This is a greater risk for Lawrie and Nathan than for me. “And thus a credit to them both,” said Mr Singleton. Media release, 12 Aug 2013 Monique Marks, Team Central Coast

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Centre of Excellence receives $10 million grant T

he Central Coast Mariners Centre of Excellence will soon be project. “This home to some of Australia’s best indigenous footballers.

On Monday, August 12, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Senator Bob Carr announced $10 million of federal government funding towards the club’s training base and community hub. Senator Carr was joined by government officials, Mariners representatives, Football Federation Australia administrators, Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council (LALC) delegates and media at the funding announcement in Tuggerah. After watching Mariners head coach Graham Arnold lead the club’s first team through a preseason session, Senator Carr announced that the grant would help deliver a Hyundai A-League first program enabling talented indigenous players to not only improve their football skills, but also advance their life prospects. “This project is about more than just football,” Senator Carr said. “It’s about providing a sporting, health and education hub that delivers a wide range of benefits for the local community and economy.” Central Coast Mariners Group general manager Mr Peter Turnbull said that the concept to establish the club’s Elite Indigenous

Football Academy had been first discussed with Darkinjung LALC chief executive officer Mr Sean Gordon throughout the Mariners’ 2013 championship winning campaign. “Today’s funding guarantee is the result of 12 months of hard work,” Mr Turnbull said. “We have been to Canberra on several occasions regarding this application, and we are delighted the funding has been finalised. “We feel the Mariners already make a tremendous difference to the lives of many people on the Central Coast, but with our

Elite Indigenous Football Academy we hope to bring forward the days when the Socceroos can boast a strong number of Australia’s ﬁrst people. “Moreover, this funding will enable us to start work on stage two of the project within weeks. “Without this commitment, it would have taken several years for us to have been able to deliver the extra facilities.” Mr Turnbull said the funding would also help create jobs on the Central Coast over the medium to long term, with a range of individuals and companies from a variety of sectors engaged to help deliver the

additional investment via the Mariners into the local economy will provide another boost to the local community,” he said. Central Coast Mariners majority owner Mr Michael Charlesworth, who is currently abroad on business, forwarded his thanks to the government and member for Dobell Mr Craig Thomson for assisting in securing the funding. “Our Elite Indigenous Football Academy will be the ﬁrst of its kind in Australia and will provide talented but disadvantaged indigenous kids the best possible opportunity to realise their dreams of becoming professional footballers,” Mr

Charlesworth said. “I would like to thank Craig, who has worked tirelessly in making this opportunity come about. “Craig has always been a keen supporter of our vision to ensure the Central Coast is Australia’s football leader.” Head of Hyundai A-League Mr Damien de Bohun also attended the announcement. “This is a fantastic opportunity for the future of Central Coast football and the Mariners,” Mr de Bohun said. “Thousands of kids will beneﬁt from this development and to have the inclusion of an Elite Indigenous Football Academy is another great step for the continued growth of football on the

Central Coast.” Mr Thompson said he was proud to have been involved in negotiating the $10 million funding for the Centre of Excellence at Tuggerah. “This is a huge vote of confidence in the future of the Mariners here on the Central Coast,” Mr Thomson said. Stage two of the Central Coast Mariners Centre of Excellence will include a 1,500 seat grandstand, lighting for the training fields and additional car parking. The Central Coast Mariners Centre of Excellence already features a tournament quality playing field used for first team training and National Youth League matches; coaching and players’ quarters complete with a gym and office space; 10 all-weather synthetic pitches used by the local community and parking for over 100 vehicles. Building for a public hydrotherapy and aquatic centre will be completed next year. The funds for the project are from the latest round of the Regional Development Australia Fund. Funding for this project is already included in the budget. Media release, 12 Aug 2013, Central Coast Mariners

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Event number six of 10 on the 2013 ASP World Championship Tour (WCT), this season’s Billabong Pro Tahiti saw the famed South Pacific reef pass of Teahupo’o turn on throughout the event with the world’s best surfers redefining high-performance barrel-riding, culminating in a 19-heat final day. The young Australian was on a tear during the final day of competition, posting excellent scores through his five heats. Buchan’s back-to-back nine point rides to open up the Final for deep forehand barrels proved enough to stave off an inspired recovery from Slater,

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including a death-defying righthand barrel in the dying moments of the Final. “I can’t believe it,” Buchan said. “Kelly (Slater) is incredible and I thought he snatched it for me at the end. “I couldn’t go right…but I probably should have. “I still can’t believe it. “It hasn’t sunk in. “What an incredible day though. “The sun came out during the last five minutes and it’s all just really special right now.” Buchan’s win marked the second of his eight-year career amongst the world’s elite (his first in France over Slater in 2008) and Central Coast goofy-footer rockets from 18th to 10th on the 2013 ASP WCT rankings. “I knew I had to step it up today,” Buchan said. “Had to plow through some big names today. “Every time I paddled out, I told myself that I only had to catch two waves. “That was my mantra through each heat and it worked out well for me.”

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Mingara extends contract with Central Coast Academy of Sport Central Coast Academy of Sport

i n g a r a Recreation Club has signed a new three year business partnership with the Central Coast Academy of Sport (CCAS).

Mingara Recreation Club is a founding partner of the CCAS and has, since day one, provided an administration centre, significant financial support

to multiple programs and facility usage at the regional athletics track, pool and gymnasium. The club has also supported the annual CCAS Academy Games touring team and has provided the host venue for the annual gala awards evening that is a highlight on the local sporting calendar. Since opening in 2004, the CCAS has provided scholarship positions for

over 2,500 athletes across no less than twenty sporting programs. Mingara has supported all of those opportunities in some way. To watch the development of local talent and the social cost savings a local academy of sport has provided has been a catalyst for Mingara to continue its valued support. CCAS managing director Mr Ian Robilliard said the

announcement was another step in the building of regional capacity to deliver sporting programs of the highest quality. “Without Mingara, we simply do not exist in our current form,” Mr Robilliard said. “The support, friendship and genuine interest across both board and senior management is fantastic and I’m absolutely delighted that Mingara have extended

its founding support for another three years. “This will take the support into 2016 and beyond. “In a commercial market where funds and value in kind support is restricted, if not diminishing, this announcement demonstrates just how committed Mingara is to our region.” Mingara Group CEO Mr Paul Barnett said Mingara was proud to have been

associated with the CCAS since its conception in 2004. “The CCAS is instrumental in assisting with the development of young athletes on the Central Coast and as one of their major sponsors, we are pleased to be part of their program which develops athletes in our local community to reach their full potential,” Mr Barnett said.

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hrome Fest has been nominated in the Specialty Press Events and Tourism Award Category for the 2013 NSW/ACT Regional Achievement and Community Awards. Chrome Fest is a three day event held in October at The Entrance and is a tribute to American Classic Cars, hot rods, low rider bicycles, rock and roll and rockabilly of the 50s and 60s. Since its establishment in 2009, Chrome Fest has grown with popularity with 2012 being its most

popular year with over 600 cars on display and over 50,000 people attending the festival. With strong support from local community groups and organisations; Chrome Fest injected over $8.5 million last year within the local The Entrance community. Chrome Fest is held at the same time every year to combat a slump in tourism and stimulus on the Central Coast. This year, the Chrome Fest Committee hope to increase awareness and attendance at the Festival with the hope of attracting

more than 800 cars and to extend the Festival to five days in the future. With new attractions including a drive in cinema and more dance, makeup and hair competitions the committee hope to bring the 60s back to the Coast once more. This year the winner of the Events and Tourism Award will win a TV Advertising Exposure thanks to PRIME7. Winners will be announced at a Gala Presentation to be held at the Newcastle Leagues Club on Saturday, October 26.

benefit night to raise money for Lee Forman will be held at Gosford RSL on Saturday, September 7, from 6pm.

Lee is a 39-year-old single mum who was diagnosed with melanoma in January,

She said she is dedicated to raising melanoma awareness and especially targeting teens in the importance of having their skin checked and protecting their skin from the harsh summer sun. Unfortunately for Lee because she didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get a

cancerous mole on her back checked and removed when she had first noticed any changes it very quickly invaded her body resulting in stage four melanoma. The Team Lee Benefit Night will include a night of entertainment with live bands, dancing and games.

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Oyster Festival on again

Brackets to jam again

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he 13th annual Brisbane Water Oyster Festival will be held at Ettalong Beach on Sunday, November 10. The Peninsula Chamber of Commerce made the announcement on Tuesday, August 13, and has welcomed the renewal of its partnership with Gosford Council and the Ettalong Beach Club this year. Peninsula Chamber of Commerce president Mr Matthew Wales said the festival brings thousands of visitors to the Peninsula, as well as other parts of the Central Coast. Mr Wales said this provides a huge boost for the local economy. “It has also become a destination event which brings big tourist dollars to our area, supports local accommodation outlets and boosts local restaurants and cafes,” Mr Wales said.

“However, without our financial partnerships with Gosford City Council and the Ettalong Beach Club, the festival just wouldn’t be happening. The Chamber said the Oyster Festival is held annually at the Ettalong Beach waterfront on the second Sunday in November because it is a time when local oysters are at their seasonal best. “Entertainment will commence at 9:30am on the Sunday with the award winning band Jive Bombers, a seven piece band who have performed Australia wide with some of our greatest artists such as Little Richard and Marcia Hines,” Mr Wales said. “At 1pm, Ace Music Award winners AKINGA will perform live on stage throughout the afternoon. “Originally from New Zealand, AKINGA will have everyone dancing in the street. “Due to public demand,

the famous SeaFM ‘How Many Oysters Can You Eat in 30 Seconds’ will have two sessions, with each winner receiving a lunch for two cruising the Sydney Harbour courtesy of Travelworld Deepwater Plaza, Woy Woy. “The festival will have over 100 stalls throughout the streets, plus the famous Sydney Rock oysters.” Mr Wales said there would also be a variety of food stalls on the day. “Well known wine companies will present chilled wines from the Hunter Valley and cold ales will be available from the Ettalong Beach Club Beer Stall,” Mr Wales said. “Our Chamber puts in a lot of effort to present a first class food and wine festival to promote our local area and to showcase our beautiful waterways. “I’m excited about this year as it is shaping up to be great fun with lots to do and see.”

rackets and Jam will be held again on Friday, August 23, on Kincumba Mountain with four new acts.

From 7:30pm, Toni Marree, Bonnie Grace and Bella Rayne will take to the stage followed by Vulpine at 8pm, Rise of the Raven at 8:30pm and Paul Robert Burton at 9:30pm. A drum jam at 9:10pm and 10:30pm will also be held. Toni Gewin is a 20-yearold aspiring professional surfer from Terrigal and Bonnie Grace is a 15-yearold aspiring musician who’s done a few local gigs around the Central Coast. Toni and Bonnie reunited a few months back having known eachother for years. They rediscovered their shared passion for music and began jamming out on the beach at Terrigal. The majority of Bonnie’s gigs have also been shared with her 18-year-old sister, Bella Rayne. Bonnie and Bella have been singing harmonies and duos together since

they were young and have performed locally together. All three are friends and create music together joyfully and said they are happy to perform if a chance pops up. Eden Gillespie and Nick Read form Vulpine are an acoustic duo from the Central Coast. Their sound consists of two acoustic guitars and soothing, melodic vocals, which gives them an originally refreshing vibe. They have played at various venues including The Rhythm Hut, Lizottes, Coast Hotel Budgeiwoi and Wamberal Surf Club. Rise of the Raven’s Kiam Robertson and Jason Howell have been best mates since their high school days and said they have always aspired to create a band together. Rise of the Raven’s music reflects their dedication to people and community, and the conservation of all flora and fauna species. The band was created to bring this message of unity to the people through the universal language of

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August 22, 2013 - Out&About - P5

Fundraising for Kodah Montgomerie

Evans to play in Kincumber Valerie MacIver, Valerie MacIver Public Relations

Warwick Davis, Woy Woy

The late Simone Montgomerie

fundraising event for the daughter of Simone Montgomerie will be held in Woy Woy on Friday, August 30. The event, which will feature music by Sean Frazer, raffles, auctions, door prizes and special

guests, will be held at Woy Woy Leagues Club from 8pm. Simone, a jockey, was killed in a race fall on Darwin Cup race day at Fannie Bay on Monday, August 5, and left behind her five-year-old daughter,

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Kodah. A fund has been established for the family of Simone. To date, the fund has received pledges in the vicinity of $500,000.

i n g e r- s o n g w r i t e r and ARIA Award winner Bob Evans will play at Kincumber Lizottes on Thursday, September 5, as part of his Welcome Stranger Tour.

The tour, set to take place over the east coast of Australia between August and September, follows the release of Evans’ fourth album Familiar Stranger. Bob Evans is the alter ego of Kevin Mitchell, who has carved a career for himself as a solo artist that has become just as successful as his long standing career fronting alternative rock band, Jebediah. The release of Familiar Stranger has seen Evans applauded by music critics for experimenting with new sounds, while keeping the pop sensibilities that have made him loved all over Australia by his fans. Featuring the first single ‘Don’t Wanna Grow

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up Anymore’ and current single ‘Go’, the songs on the album are typical of Bob’s self-deprecating insights into day-to-day life where he sings of love,

loss and everything in between. After some major life events in recent times, Bob has described Familiar Stranger as a philosophical album about life and death. Familiar Stranger follows on from the suburban trilogy albums: Suburban Kid, Suburban Songbook and Goodnight, Bull Creek! which earned Bob dual 2009 ARIA Award nominations for Best Male Artist and Best Adult Contemporary Album. In addition, Evans was awarded Best Male Artist in Rolling Stone Australia’s 2007 annual reader poll, was a finalist for 2007’s Australian Music Prize and a strong contender for the lauded J Award in 2006. Evans’ second studio release, Suburban Songbook, picked up the 2006 ARIA Award for Best Adult Contemporary Album, chalking up Gold accreditation in the process.

P6 - Out&About - August 22, 2013

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Campaign managers: “RESPECT” is the key word! My long time Central Coast readers are not willing to put up with a flood of political litter and graffiti in the electorates of Dobell and Robertson, Gosford City Council’ Policy D1.12 or not. As I would like to vote for Lucy Wicks, I was pleased to be able to inform all my long term readers that after she was made aware (by me) of some illegally placed campaign material at the Rawson Road railway level crossing, Woy Woy, (which has since been removed), Liberal for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks informed me on Thursday, 1 August, that she does not need, or support, any campaign activity done on her behalf which may be perceived to be outside our law. How refreshing! Edward James. political activist. Public safety. State Rail will not accept any political material at State Rail level crossings

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August 22, 2013 - Out&About - P7

News

Local bands to support tour

Masters to speak in Gosford

Laurie Mahon, Kingdom Sounds

Klaas Woldring, Friends of the ABC

nvestigative ABC journalist Chris Masters will speak about his ABC TV series ‘The Years That Made Us’ at the Central Coast Leagues Club on Friday, September 27. The recently produced series explores the way the tumultuous 1920s and 30s laid the foundation for Australia in the 21st Century. Mr Masters will also discuss the ABC documentary making process, which he was previously involved in during the making of his two-part series

of documentaries on Afghanistan, which were broadcast in 2010 and 2011. Mr Masters commenced working on ABC television’s flagship public affairs program Four Corners in 1983 and has since become the program’s longest serving reporter. He has since written four books, among them a biography titled Jonestown: The Power and the Myth of Alan Jones. Recently, he became involved in curating the new Australian War Memorial Afghanistan exhibit.

wo Central Coast bands, BluesAngels and Mark Cashin and The Lil Hussys will perform as the support acts for Andrew Strong’s The Commitments tour at The Entrance Leagues Club on Wednesday, August 28. In 1992 the Alan Parker film The Commitments

based on the short novel by Roddy Doyle was released. The Commitments is something of a rags-toriches story that sees the group fall just short of stardom. The movie received massive international recognition, nominated for Grammy’s and Academy Awards, and won several

BAFTA’s and Brit Awards. After recent six sold out Arena shows in the UK and Ireland, Andrew Strong will be touring the Commitments show downunder to celebrate the 21st Anniversary of the film. The eight-piece band will be performing all the hits that were not only made famous from the film but received incredible

chart success in Australia including ‘Try A Little Tenderness’, ‘Mustang Sally’, ‘Take Me To The River’, ‘In The Midnight Hour’, ‘Chain Of Fools’, ‘Treat Her Right’, ‘Hard To Handle’, ‘Nowhere To Run’, ‘Destination Anywhere’ and ‘Dark End Of The Street’.

Thursday August 22 Peaceful Bambara Protest, 4:15pm, 91 Mann St, Gosford

Monday September 2

Friday August 23 Rewbies, Avoca Beach hotel, 8:30pm-11:30pm About Face free staged play reading, Uniting Church Hall, Gosford, 7:30pm Love your Lunch winter workshop, Woy Woy Environment Centre, 11am-12:30pm Imposition performance, Ettalong Bowling Club, 7:30pm Brackets and Jam, Kincumba Mountain, 7pm Central Coast RallyOur Land Our Water Our Future-Water Not Coal, shop 3, Fountain Plaza, Erina, 10:30am Superjam Rock Cover’s band, The Bateau Pub, 8:30pm Battle of the Bands heat three, The Hub, Erina Guy Strazz concert, The Entrance Art Gallery, 8pm

Saturday August 24 The Impact Centre Markets, Erina, 9am-2pm Bush Safety Workshop, Bucketty and District Rural Fire Brigade, 9:30am3:30pm, free Crossroads Festival, Gosford High School 7pm St Patrick’s Catholic School Trivia and Games night, 7pm, St Patrick’s Catholic School hall Troubadour Folk Club concert, Woy Woy CWA Hall, 7pm Grandma Moses Art Exhibition, Gosford 50

Plus Leisure and Learning Centre, 10:30am-4pm Chemical drop off, Charmhaven Depot, 9:30am-3:30pm

Sunday August 25 Breakfast in the Bays, Woy Woy Bay Community Hall Crossroads Festival, Greenway Chapel, Green Point, 11am and 2:30pm Little Blues festival, Wyong Golf Club, 12pm3pm Grandma Moses Art Exhibition, Gosford 50 Plus Leisure and Learning Centre, 10:30am-4pm Central Coast Ukulele Festival, The Entrance Avoca Beachside Markets, Heazlett Park Foreshore, 9am-2pm Five Lands Experience, The Rhythm Hut, Gosford

Monday August 26 Grandma Moses Art Exhibition, Gosford 50 Plus Leisure and Learning Centre, 10:30am-4pm

Tuesday August 27 National Seniors Australia Wyong branch AGM, Club Tuggerah, 1:15pm

Wednesday August 28 Andrew Strong: The Commitments Tour, The Entrance Leagues Club, 8pm

Gosford Bush Poets meeting, Gosford Hotel, 7pm 1-2-3 Magic and Emotion Coaching parenting program, Woy Woy Public School, 11:15am-1:15pm

The Village People meeting, Lake Munmorah Bowling Club National Disability Insurance Scheme public forum, Everglades Country Club

Tuesday September 3 Spirituality in the Pub, Grange Hotel function room, Wyoming, 7:30pm9pm

Day of Action Against Sexual Assault, Kibble Park, Gosford, 11am-1:30pm

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Glee Club concert, Pearl Beach Memorial Hall, 7:30pm Simone Montgomerie fundraiser, Woy Woy Leagues Club, 8pm

Saturday August 31 Glee Club concert, Pearl Beach Memorial Hall, 2:30pm Handmade Craft Market third birthday celebration, Scholastic Stadium, Terrigal, 9:30am-2:30pm Fathers’ Day barbecue, Watanobbi Community Centre, 12pm-3pm Bush Fire Awareness community meetings, Maitland Bay Information Centre, 3pm

Sunday September 1 Central Coast Blues Society jam session, Breakers Country Club, Wamberal, 6pm-9pm BluesAngels Fathers’ Day performance, Avoca Beach Hotel, 2pm

Bob Evans performance, Lizottes Kincumber

Friday September 6 Women’s Retreat, Rainbow Retreat, Wyee, 2pm Charity Golf Day, The Springs Golf Club, Peats Ridge Wyong Community Market Day, Wyong High School, 11am-5pm

Saturday September 7 Bays Community Group Kids Disco, Woy Woy Bay Community Hall, 2pm-5pm Central Coast Potters Society Open Day, East Gosford Ourimbah RSL Markets, 10am-2pm Community get together, Bucketty and District Rural Fire Station What the Frock!, Mingara Recreation Club Long Jetty markets, Long Jetty and District Senior Citizens Club

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P8 - Out&About - August 22, 2013

Ourimbah Public School celebrates 150 years

Markets on the Coast

Judy Worth, Ourimbah Public School

Irregular Markets Saturday August 24 The Impact Centre Markets 19 Chetwynd Road, Erina 9am-2pm Sunday August 25 Central Dance Company Market Day East Gosford Progress Hall 10.30am Saturday September 7 Long Jetty & District Senior Citizens’ Club Markets 6 Thompson Street 8am1pm

Ourimbah RSL Markets 6/22 Pacific Highway, Club’s car park 10am2pm Sunday September 8 Althings Handcraft Spring Markets Terrigal Scout Hall 10am-2pm Wyoming Community Centre Spring Markets Wyoming Community Centre 9am-2.30pm

EVERY WEEKEND Ettalong Markets Cnr Schapper & Oceanview Roads, Ettalong Beach 9am4pm EVERY Saturday The Entrance Waterfront Art & Craft Markets Waterfront Plaza 9am– 4pm EVERY Sunday The Entrance Lions Club Markets The Entrance Cinema car park 8:30am–12:30pm Toukley Sunday Markets Coles car park off Yaralla Rd 7am –1pm Sunday August 25 Avoca Beachside Markets Heazlett Park Foreshore 9am-2pm Lions Club of Woy Woy Peninsula Monthly Markets Dunban Road Car Park 9am-1pm Mangrove Mountain Country Markets Cnr Wiseman’s Ferry Rd & Waratah Rd 9am- 2pm Saturday August 31 Church on the Hill Markets Anglican Church The Entrance 8am- 1pm Shelly Beach Markets Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College, The Entrance Campus 8am– 2pm Sunday September 1 Terrigal Wamberal

Lions Club Car Boot Sale Terrigal Lagoon Reserve 9am-1pm Saturday September 7 Kincumber Car Boot Markets Kincumber Uniting Church 7am-12noon Morisset Showground Markets Morriset Showground 8am-1pm The Entrance Farmers Markets Memorial Park, The Entrance 9am– 1pm Sunday September 8 Mangrove District Markets Corner Wisemans Ferry Road and Waratah Road 8am- 2pm Peninsula Waterfront Art & Produce Market Anderson Reserve 10am- 3pm Saturday September 14 Central Coast Craft Sale Art Studios, Gosford Regional Gallery 9.30am- 4pm Gosford City Markets Kibble Park Gosford 8am -1pm Niagara Park Market Day Niagara Park Shopping Centre 9am– 1pm Wyee Community Markets Wyee Hall Grounds 7am- 1pm

The event will have a family fun theme, where there will be old time games, maypole dancing,

an old time tearoom and a cake, biscuits, lollies and jam stall. There will also be a white elephant stall and craft stall, with an old time classroom created to commemorate the milestone. A history book is currently being complied and will be available to be

purchased on the day of the fair. The school is currently looking for recollections, memorabilia and photos from ex-students of the school to be included in the book. The school is also seeking items to be used in the creation of the old time classroom.

Ourimbah Public School first opened in October 1863, with Miss Elizabeth Bristowe as the school teacher. It had an initial enrolment of 13 boys and 18 girls. It is the oldest school on the Central Coast and this year, has 403 pupils enrolled.

Spring into Gosford

Paul Brasch, GBID

osford City Markets will celebrate spring next month with its Spring Fest on Saturday, September 14, at Kibble Park from 8am to 1pm. “We are very excited to put together a larger variety of stall holders

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for our markets with a special emphasis on Spring products for the home and garden,” said Gosford Business Improvement District (GBID) manager Mr Paul Brasch. “The Gosford City Markets will feature a full program of live entertainment. “There is always a great variety of market stalls featuring pastry treats, breads, honey, meats, fresh produce, unique arts, crafts, home wares and more. “This month will also feature garden products, plants and displays, particularly a special scarecrow display by the Central Coast Community College. “It is great to see Kibble Park come alive for the Markets. “While you are here, come and support our local Gosford City traders and look around at the variety of shops while you are in Gosford. “With our Spring Into Gosford Promotion being launched on August 29, spend just $10 at the retail outlets in the Imperial Shopping Centre and City Centre businesses before

September 27 to receive an entry into the barrel for a chance to win weekly prizes or one of eight

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August 22, 2013 - Out&About - P9

News

BluesAngels to perform at Avoca

Crossroads Festival on again

Tom Flood, BluesAngels

Australian String Academy

his year’s Crossroads Festival will be held at Gosford High school on Saturday, August 24, and Greenway Chapel in Green Point on Sunday, August 25. The Festival will kick off at 7pm at the high school on the Saturday and continue at 11am and 2:30pm at Greenway Chapel the following day. Featured Crossroads Festival artists will include Charmian Gadd, Victoria Lambourn, Glen Donnelly, Chris Pidcock, Harry Ward, Grace Clifford, Darcy daught, Concertante Ensemble, Ying Ho, Fox Chen, Xuecong Xia and Linjian Li and friends. Charmian Gadd

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coustic folk blues band BluesAngels will perform at the Avoca Beach Hotel for Fathers’ Day on Sunday, September 1, from 2pm.

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Guides celebrates birthday

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The Hub for mental wellbeing Meredith Gilmore, ARAFMI

Belinda Player, Blackwall District Girl Guides

lackwall District Girl Guides celebrated its fifth birthday on Monday, July 22. Past and present members, leaders and helpers came together to celebrate the occasion, with celebrations including a cake from Umina Bakehouse. The event was attended

by Ted Crawley, Don Tee and Susan Tee who represented the Woy Woy Rotary Club. Liberal candidate for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks also attended as a representative for Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein who is a local guiding ambassador. After a forced closure due to lack of leaders, the

Guide Unit was re-opened in 2008 to girls aged six to 10 years. Since then a new unit has opened to girls aged 10 to 14 years. “Our units are growing all the time,” said Blackwall District Girl Guides Support Group chairperson Ms Belinda Player.

he Association of Family and Friends of the Mentally Ill (ARAFMI) will expand their services to Bateau Bay with a new facility, called The Hub, which opened on August 7.

25th anniversary exchange to Japan Shahin Shoghi, Gosford Sister City Association

he Gosford Sister City Association is inviting Expressions of Interest to participate in a cultural exchange visit to Edogawa, Japan, from October 31 to November 14. The trip will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Signing of the Sister

City Agreement between Edogawa and Japan in 1988. The group will stay in Edogawa for approximately four days with homestay (if desired) and attend the Edogawa Cultural Festival and Garden Exhibition, as well as meet with Edogawa officials.

The group also intends to visit Tokyo’s art museum, museums at Hakone, Nagoya, Hida Takayama, Kanazawa’s Gold Museum. Kenrokeun Gardens and Kyoto’s gardens and Kitomyi-du Hillside Temple and gardens. Cost depends on number of people travelling.

The ARAFMI have provided support and services for Central Coast residents who are affected by mental health problems, their families and carers for over 35 years. “The Hub will be like a drop-in information center where mental

health and well-being is the focus, not mental illness,” said Central Coast ARAFMI support worker and educator Ms Linda Weedon. “We’re aiming for The Hub to be an accessible one-stop-shop for mental health education, information, support and referral. “It will be a place where people can talk in person or on the phone to workers and volunteers who have lived with mental health issues and mental health

caring.” The Hub is located next door to the Smith Family in Community Rd. It will complement Central Coast ARAFMI’s support base services at Kincumber, and expand on services and opportunities already offered through the Yakkalla recreation program. The Hub grounds and building are currently being upgraded with support via a Community Matching Fund Grant from Wyong Council.

Workshop on setting boundaries Kariong Neighbourhood Centre

t w o - h o u r interactive seminar on how to effectively communicate and set boundaries with teenagers will be held at Kariong Neighbourhood Centre on September 11 and

18. The seminar is part of the services carried out by community based, notfor-profit organization Interrelate, who provide support to families on the Central Coast. The seminar aims to

assist parents of teenagers to reduce the anxiety inherent in raising teenage children, help understand what normal adolescent development involves, and help develop skills to communicate and negotiate with teenagers.

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Rising unemployment Struggling health care services A broken transport system No investment in the future of our kids

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AFL

Terrigal-Avoca thrash Killarney Vale

Lachlan named All Australian Umpire

Garry Burkinshaw, Black Diamond AFL

oung Black Diamond AFL (BDAFL) umpire, Lachlan Head, has been named All Australian Umpire at the School Sport Australian Football Carnival held in Darwin earlier this month.

Head was a standout at the carnival which involved U12 and U15s state sides competing over the week long tournament. Head, 16, was selected for the National event following his umpiring performances at the NSW Combined High Schools carnival in Broken Hill in June. After the NSW Carnival Head said: “I feel like I have learnt so much more from this camp, and hopefully I can take this knowledge and skills back with me.” “Nationals will present another step in my hopeful AFL umpiring career, and the opportunity to umpire another higher standard of footy as well as meeting completely different umpires

from different states will be a great experience.” The former Central Coast junior has also debuted in the Black Diamond Cup Premier Division. His development has been assisted over the last two years in being a member of the NSW-ACT Regional Squad. This program involves umpires from across NSW-ACT that have shown promise in junior competitions and aims to help them develop their skills and knowledge through monthly coaching sessions and coaching at representative matches to help guide them towards senior football. “Umpiring in the BDAFL has been a great opportunity; it’s challenging, enjoyable and rewarding” Head said of his BDAFL experience Head, along with another BDAFL umpire Joseph O’Brien and Regional Squad member, umpired at the three day tournament and received coaching and advice from NSW-ACT umpire manager Graham

Glassford. After the tournament Glassford said: “Both Lachlan and Joseph had an excellent carnival in Broken Hill.” “Both boys showed a

positive attitude to learn and improve on their umpiring over the three days.” BDAFL umpire coach Christine Burrows said of both Lachlan and Joseph’s achievements: “Both Lachlan and Joseph have made the big step up from Juniors to umpiring BDAFL Premier division games this year and have handled this very well, they are very dedicated umpires, work hard and it was great to see them get the opportunity to umpire at State level.” “I was thrilled to learn that Lachlan Head had been selected to represent NSW at the School Sport Australian Football Championships and then subsequently to be named All-Australian umpire. “Lachlan has worked hard and umpired very well this season, and it’s great to see this has led him to State Representation.” Lachlan’s focus will now turn to the BDAFL finals which commence on the weekend of August 24 and 25.

errigal Avoca rounded out the home and away season in convincing fashion with a 16.12.108 to 2.1.13 win over Killarney Vale at Hylton Moore Oval in round 19 of the Black Diamond AFL competition.

The win gave the Panthers a clean sweep of wins over their Central Coast rivals. With a strong cross wind making precise football difficult, the Panthers had too much firepower and strength for the youthful Killarney Vale outfit. Terrigal Avoca controlled the early stages and, with Mitch Betson kicking three first quarter goals from strong marks, they were able to open up a 27 point lead at quarter time. The Panthers were able to continue to dominate the second quarter and, with their defence led by Jayson Van Dam, Brendan Harper and James Hart impassable, they were able to restrict Killarney Vale to just one goal, courtesy of a 50m penalty to Alex Bailey. Josh Polglase, who finished with a game high of four goals

was running amok up forward along with 200 gamer, Peter Van Dam and at the long break they led by 54 points. Killarney Vale have shown great resistance all year and they came out after half time determined to make their arch rivals work hard. With Corey Shackleton, Ben Manners and Daniel Lloyd leading the way they were able to match the more fancied rivals. At the final change, Terrigal Avoca led by 68 points. With both sides looking to round 20 and rotating their players, the match finished with Terrigal Avoca kicking four more goals while keeping their opponents scoreless to run out 95 point winners. Kurt Fleming, Sam O’Brien, Polglase and James Webster were the best for Terrigal Avoca while Shackleton, Manners, Lloyd and Josh Mifsud the best for the Bombers. Wyong lakes finished the season in fifth place in the First Division competition after a 27 point loss to Newcastle City. The Magpies led their more fancied rivals at half time, however, for the second week in a row were over run.

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Hotel Mantra Resort Newsagency Senior Citizens Club Ettalong Memorial Club Cinema Paridiso Forresters Beach Swingers Golf Driving Range Gorokan Caltex Service Station Charm Haven Indoor Sports Centre Northlakes Tavern Tunkuwalli Newsagency Sports Club Community Centre Lake Haven shopping Centre Fitness Centre Library Newsagency Wallarah Bay Club Gosford Central Coast Leagues Club Ducks Crossing Publications Gosford Bowling Club Gosford Council Gosford Court House Gosford Hospital main entry Gosford Hospital emergency Gosford Hotel Gosford Library Imperial Centre Liquorland Littles Surf-Imperial Centre Mannings Sports Newsagent-Manns St Police Headquarters

Tourism Information Centre Gwandalan Bowling Club Corner store Service StationKanangra Dr/Orana Rd Takeaway shop Orana Rd Gwandalan Service Centre The Vegie Pot Kariong Kariong Liquor Shop Kariong Service Station Kariong Tavern Kariong Tourist information Centre Shell Service Station Kincumber Golf Range & Sports Club Gym Kincumber Hotel Kincumber Library Kincumber swim centres Killcare The Point Cafe Lake Munmorah Lake Munmorah Bowling Club Lisarow Lisarow Service Station Niagara Park Jenny Gee Uniform Shop Community Centre Niagara Park Library Niagara Park Tavern Long Jetty Caltex Service Station Falcon Service Station Long Jetty Hotel Metro Service Station

Newsagency Service station Squash Courts Mingara BP Service Station KFC McDonalds Mingara Sports Bar Recreation Club Subway Norah Head Norah head Bowling and Sports Club North Gosford North Gosford Private Hospital The Ultimate Brew Shop North Avoca General Store and Takeaway Ourimbah Department of Sport and Recreation Metro Service Station Newcastle University Ourimbah Campus Newsagent RSL Tall Timbers Hotel Summerland Point Tennis Club News agency Triple Lakes Real Estate office Terrigal Crown Plaza Hotel Gosford City Sports Stadium Terrigal Bowlo Terrigal Hotel Terrigal Surf Club Toukley Aquatic Centre Beachcomber Hotel

Canton Beach Bowling Club Newsagent Service Station Metro Toukley RSL Toowoon Bay Toowoon Bay Service Station Tuggerah Anytime Fitness BP Service Station Hogs Breath Hungry Jacks Lone Star Tavern McDonalds Metro Service Station Newsagents Rebel Sport Subway The Foot Locker Tuggerah Lakes Shelly Beach Golf Course Umina Caltex Sevice Station Library Ocean Beach Surf Shop Paws on the Coast Peninsula Village Shell Service Station Umina Bait & TackleUmina Bowling Club Umina Caravan Park Umina Hotel Umina Newsagency Umina Surf Shop Wamberal Newsagent Caltex Service Station Breakers Country Club Lotus Cafe The Green Room The Village Emporium The Point Cafe

West Gosford Anaconda Bait and Tackle Shop Bunning’s Warehouse Golf club Golf shop Golf range Gosford Tennis Centre Honda Bikes KTM Bikes Master Builders Association Newsagent Caltex Service Station Seven Eleven Service Station Show Ground West Gosford RSL Club Woy Woy Bay View Hotel Boulevard Pub Bourke road shop Campbells Hardware Courthouse Deepwater Plaza Liquorland Everglades Country club Peninsula Community Centre Peninsula Leisure Centre Shell Sevice Station Repco TAB Woy Woy bottle shop Woy Woy Bowling Club Woy Woy Hospital Woy Woy Leagues Club Woy Woy RTA Ya Local Bait shop

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Woy Woy winter season ends with championships success

Terrigal wins Australian Surf Life Saving Pool Rescue Championships A

Sandra Wood, Woy Woy Swim Club

oy Woy Swim Club’s winter season has come to an end for many of its representative swimmers.

Clayton Schofield, Terrigal Surf Life Saving Club

team of 25 Terrigal Surf Life Savers competed in the Australian Surf Life Saving Pool Rescue Championships in Brisbane from August 16 to 18 and were named overall winners with a total of 321 points. The team boasts four members from the 2012 Australian World Championship teams, currently has two members in the Rescue 2014 train on squad and a number in Development teams. Team Terrigal has been training under the guidance of Rachelle King and Paul Lemmon the last few months and were successful in taking out the recent NSW Pool Rescue Championships. Unfortunately for the team, illness forced a number of withdrawals including that of world record holder Paul Lemmon, who was sidelined to looking at

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the results on the web from home. Third after day one in the point score, they finished day two in second place by two points before being named overall winner on day three with Maroochydore in second place, seven points behind. Pool rescue events help to simulate events that can happen in any body of water. Obstacle races are a series of gates put in the pool to mimic diving under waves or obstacles to reach the patient. Line throw events, one of the most spectacular to watch, mimic throwing a rope to a person in the water from say a wharf or edge of the water and pulling that person safely to shore. A number of events involve either picking up or towing rescue manikins. The Superlifesaver event is regarded as the Ironman of the pool event. All of the events help to train lifesavers in rescue situations.

The first weekend of July saw 20 Pirates’ representatives contest 84 individual swims and six relay swims between them at the Country Championships held at the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre. Woy Woy Swim Club received one of its best results for many years, placing 10th overall. Pirates’ representatives Rachel Wood, Lachlan Braddish, Myles Bailey and Ethan Dodds won 17 medals between them. Laura Ghali, Kaylah Homes, Olivia McParlane, Charlie Polson, Katelyn Smith and Sienna Inglis all helped out with the points tally by finishing with top 10 results. This year saw Jacob Barrett, Kayla Hinwood, Jade Vadala and Tasha Oberlander debut at the competition, with all four posting personal best times and helping Woy Woy’s relay teams finish with top 10 results. Laura Ghali and Rachel Wood, both 14 years old, then qualified and swam at the State Open Championships on July 19 and 20 at Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre

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in Homebush. Rachel contested the open 800m freestyle and came in eighth overall. She also placed 16th in the open 200m freestyle. Laura contested the open 400m individual medley and finished in 14th position overall. In the same competition, Rachel claimed second place in the 14-15 years girls 400m freestyle. Lachlan Braddish, 11, also swam in the 13 years and under 200m freestyle event. The Pirates then contested the State Age Championships on Augst 2, 4 and 4, again at Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre. Rachel Wood claimed gold in the 14 years 200m individual medley and Sponsored by

bronze in the 14 years 200m backstroke. Myles Bailey also claimed silver in the 13 years 200m backstroke. Other Pirates’ members Lachlan Braddish, Ethan Dodds and Laura Ghali were also successful in claiming 16 top 10 results between them. With the short course winter season now over for most of the Woy Woy team, it is only Rachel Wood and new recruit Megan Burgess left to compete before the summer season kicks off. Both girls will line up with Australia’s best swimmers over the weekend of August 23 to 25 at Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre for the

Australian Short Course Championships. Megan will compete in the open 100m backstroke and Rachel will race in the open 200m backstroke, open 200m individual medley and the open 200m butterfly. Due to good results posted at the Country Championships, State Open Championships and State Age Championships, Rachel has also been selected as one of the state’s 10 best females in the 13-14 age group to represent NSW at the State Team Short Course Championships. She will leave for Canberra on September 18 to compete against the country’s top swimmers.

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August 13, 2013

Riverside Ofﬁce Tower to open soon F Other tenants include FLSmidth and Commonwealth Bank Business Banking. The GP Super Clinic will include 14 doctors, 30 medical specialists, 33 treatment rooms, pathology, radiology and X-ray services and more. The Clinic will have an emphasis on preventative health care and operate seven days per week until 10pm. To-date the Gibbens Group for Riverside Park have completed projects in conjunction with major national brands including Dan Murphy’s, KFC, Storage King, Westpac, Australian Red Cross and

MoneyWise. “All work completed by the Gibbens Group remains on target in terms of budget and timeframes”, Mathew Gibbens said. While the majority of the ofﬁce tower is now leased, there are still some spaces available for sale or lease starting from 76m² in size. The next stage of the development is already underway with the construction of the 15,000m2 Masters Home Improvement and Medical Suites building due for completion by December.

The Learning and Enterprise Centre proposal involved the establishment of a City Library and business hub, teleworking facilities and a university presence.

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and better education for our children,” said Cr Jeff Strickson. A meeting will now be requested with the newly elected deputy prime minister Mr Anthony

funding for the project was not successful. “I understand that the applications are awarded on merit by an independent panel,” said Ms O’Neill. “I am committed to the

application for $7 erAlbanese discuss why ﬁght Your independent enden nThe t local loca al newspaper new wspape - toPh: Ph h: 4325 5 7369 69to fund Kibbleplex, a million in funding, to be the application was not comprehensive answer to matched by council’s $8.1 million contribution, was unsuccessful. “It seems that once again the Central Coast misses out on signiﬁcant infrastructure that would have provided better jobs

accepted even though it met all the essential criteria and had support from the wider community. Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill said that, like all locals, she was disappointed that the

Gosford’s employment and educational needs. “I see it as a joint project with Gosford Council, and other community partners. I am proud of the investment that we have already brought to Gosford

with the early rollout of the National Broadband Network. “New businesses are already relocating to the Coast to take advantage of the superfast and reliable broadband services available in the CBD. “We have also recently secured $2.3m for the Gosford TAFE to run the E-Links educational Issue Iss sue 61 1 program, only made possible with the NBNEnabled Education and Skills Services Program. “Gosford City Council was awarded an additional $668,000 under round four of the RDAF for local community infrastructure.

Unidentiﬁedd creature still a mystery

“We are investing in for Robertson Ms Lucy regional Australia. Wicks said she was “I welcome Chris also disappointed that Holstein’s public the funding didn’t come declaration of support through. for the project, and hope “The Kibbleplex project that funds from the State would create badly needed Government follow. new jobs and business and “While this round educational facilities in of RDAF is over, I will the centre of Gosford, but continue to ﬁght very hard now the whole project is in for the $7.5m being sought jeopardy.” for this project. Julymuch 31 31, 1, 2013 “I know how it 3 Gosford Council Agenda UM.4, 2 Jul 2013 means to our community Media release, 3 Jul 2013 and the important message Richard Mehrtens, it will send to prospective Office of Deborah O’Neill investors that Gosford is Media release, open for business and 15 Jul 2013 open to opportunity,” said Mary Doherty, Ms O’Neill. Office of Lucy Wicks Liberal candidate

osford mayor L a w r i e McKinna and former international test cricketer Nathan Bracken will run as Independents in the marginal seats of Robertson and Dobell in the September 7 federal election.FREE

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known, but I’m just really “There are many different views out there, but whatever happens, I have had a heap of fun and this thing has captured the attention and imagination of thousands,” said Jake. An answer from Quarantine was expected to be received on Monday, July 1, however, it was not available at the time Coast Community News went to

new exotic weed has been discovered on Saratoga Island Nature Reserve in Brisbane Water near Davistown.

The invasive weed known as Sicilian Sea Lavender (Limonium hyblaeum) has been known to displace native species in both South Australia and Victoria, but this is the ﬁrst time it has been found invading natural environments on the Central Coast. National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) acting regional manager, Mr Alan Henderson said that the weed was invading the important saltmarsh vegetation communities on the island. “The weed is displacing native plant species and it can lead to the loss of biodiversity and impact on these fragile and important communities. “Sea lavender is used in cultivated gardens, but

its escape into natural bushland is devastating to environment and it has now become an invasive weed causing problems on the island,” Mr Henderson said. Coastal saltmarsh is listed under the Threatened Species Conservation Act as an endangered ecological community and provides important habitat for marine and terrestrial animals such as crabs, molluscs, insects and spiders. Fish species also use the area during tidal ﬂooding and many migratory wading birds use the areas for roosting and feeding. “Our priority is to rid the island of this weed to help the saltmarsh areas recover and ensure this important habitat is maintained for native species of the Central

Coast. “We will engage bush regeneration contractors to undertake work to remove the weed,” Mr Henderson said. This will involve hand removal of the weed species and include measures to prevent the weed spreading or recolonising. The dumping of garden refuse into natural areas is one way that weeds can disperse, particularly close to waterways. The community is reminded to ensure they use appropriate methods for the disposal of garden refuse including green bins supplied by council. Media release, 21 Jun 2013 Susan Davis, National Parks and Wildlife Service

Council will not support coal mine approval

Kaitlin Watts, 1 Jul 2013

New weed endangers dangers threatened species

Issue 63

running for the seat of Dobell. Both Lawrie and Nathan said they believed the Central Coast has been overlooked by Labor and the Coalition for far too long. They said they would seek to draw attention and action to the neglected needs of the people of the Central Coast. Mr McKinna is currently the mayor of Gosford and has been closely aligned submission has been made on behalf of with the Central Coast Gosford and Wyong councils in response the exhibition of the Environmental for the past ninetoyears as Impact Statement (EIS) for the Wallarah 2 Coal coach andProject. ambassador of A-League Premiers The councils’ submission Wallarah Two or any other Central Coast doesMariners. not support approval coal mine in the area. proposal, based on Formerly a Labor MP, Mr Former for the International d region inrunning the past, and the impacts to groundwater, the Thomson is now as test cricketer Bracken surface water, ﬂooding, Team an Independent d Centralcandidate Coast would subsidence and potential for Dobell in this year’s has been a environmental resident and of the he giving planning be federal election. Labor and the issues related to the project. Mr Thomson said he has Coast for nine years and o Coalition an opportunity to The Development been ﬁghting the coal mine currently lives at and Hamlyn Application EIS for the make for several nt n a years. solid commitment Coal Project The mine was an issue Terrace withWallarah his 2wife andwas he the2007people the exhibited from Friday, April toat the and 2010 of Last June,five-year-old lot 2501 with 26,son. until Friday, June 21. elections. Coast. Central an area of 18.5 hectares was Member Dobell “Now the mining Lawrie Nathanforsaid successfully purchased and and sst Team Kores, Central Mr Craig Thomson has company, is out Coast has in recent weeksbelieve been welcomed they that neither Gosford isin being the community telling gh funded by high transferred to become part Council’s stand against the people its mine is virtually party has shown profile of Brisbane major Water National Mr M businessman approval of the mine. a rubber stamp away from Park. “It issupport good to see any significant tothat proceeding. “While the negotiations

Action to acquire Bam Bambara Rd lots to continu continue

ed creature that washed up on Wamberal beach on Tuesday, June 25, is currently being studied by Quarantine in an attempt to identify it.

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Kibbleplex funding rejected osford Council has missed out on round four Regional Development Australia Funding (RDAF) which had been sought for the proposed Kibbleplex project in the Market Town building in Gosford.

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Lawrie McKinna to stand as an independent for Robertson

inal preparations are being made as Riverside Park gets ready to unveil its latest development on Friday, August 9.

The four-storey tower will become home to the new Reliance GP Super Clinic. “The Riverside Office Tower currently paves the way for a greener future with optimum energy efficiency and guaranteed savings in light and power,” said Riverside Park proprietor Mr Matthew Gibbens. “It is the only building on the Central Coast to have a 4.5 star NABER rating,” he said. The Office Tower covers a total of 6,300m² in size and boasts a grand foyer complete with sandstone feature walls, two lifts, Jimmy G’s cafe and pharmacy.

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Grandmother Tree in land around Bambara Rd, Kariong (Inset) The lots at Bambara Rd surrounded by National Park

osford Council has agreed to write to the Ofﬁce of Environment and Heritage (OEH) in relation to continuing negotiations for the purchase of land at Bambara Rd, Kariong.

Following the recent inclusion of one of the seven land parcels to the Brisbane Water National Park, council will request that the OEH again approach land owners to reopen discussions in an effort to ensure all lots can be secured for inclusion into the national park. Cr Gabby Bowles, who starred the Notice of Motion at council’s meeting of Tuesday, July 16, said the issue had been ongoing for a very long time. “We’ve actually started to hit some home runs and we’ve got some runs on the board now,” said Cr Bowles. Cr Hillary Morris said she wanted to make it known that council was committed to the purchase of the lots.

“The purchase of the lots on Bambara Rd has been a very long drawn out process but I think that it is important to keep negotiations going,” said Cr Morris. From the early 1980s, the properties located at Bambara Rd have been recognised for their potential to be included as part of Brisbane Water National Park, which surrounds the blocks on all sides. The properties contain a number of threatened species, threatened species habitat and signiﬁcant recognised areas of Aboriginal Heritage. Council has supported the aim of acquiring the blocks for inclusion in Brisbane Water National

Park since 1998. In 2007 and 2008 the COSS Matrix was used to identify public and private land for possible inclusion in the Western extension of COSS. On July 1, 2008, Council decided to include the seven parcels of land along Bambara Rd as part of Western COSS and, in accordance with Council’s resolution, the properties identiﬁed for voluntary acquisition were encoded with a 149-certiﬁcate message. Since that time council, in partnership with the OEH, have worked to negotiate the voluntary acquisition of the seven lots at Bambara Rd.

for the remaining lots at Bambara Rad have to date been unsuccessful, and though council acknowledges the primary role of the OEH in the negotiating process, I feel it is important for Council to show its continued support for voluntary acquisition of the remaining six lots at Bambara Rd, Kariong,” said Cr Bowles. Kaitlin Watts, 16 Jul 2013 Gosford Council Agenda NM.6, 16 Jul 2013

Gosford Council will not support approval of this coal mine, which threatens the Central Coast’s water supply and public health,” Mr Thomson said. “It is important that our councils stand up against a proposal which seriously threatens the Central Coast’s way of life,” Mr Thomson said. Mr Thomson has a private members bill in Federal Parliament aimed at prohibiting exports of coal from the water catchment area of the Central Coast, effectively stopping the

“I have called on both the prime minister and opposition leader to support my private member’s bill which will prevent coal export from our water catchment, effectively stopping the mine.” Mr Thomson said the people of the Central Coast will be able to express their opposition to the mine at the election.

Gosford Council Agenda WAT.22, 16 Jul 2013 Media release, 17 Jul 2013 David Gardiner, Office of Craig Thomson MP

John Singleton. fund “l am funding this bec campaign because l res believe the residents of Co the Central Coast have overlook been overlooked and bo forgotten by both major m whole parties during my long lifetime,” said Mr Singleton.

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Bowls

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Ettalong’s “Roll-Up Dave” takes out Rookies Singles Kevin Dring, Bowls Central Coast

avid Weige af fectionatel y known amongst his Ettalong Memorial team mates as “Roll-Up Dave” for his dedication to practice was the winner of the Bowls Central Coast qualifying rounds of the 2013 Bowls NSW Rookies Singles Championship.

David beat an up and coming player in Clayton Mair from Davidson RSL Bowling Club 17- 5 in an entertaining final that was a lot closer than the score reflects. David will now contest the Bowls NSW State Final Series at Raymond Terrace Bowling Club over the weekend of November 2 and 3. The Rookies, for players with less than 30 months playing experience, has become one of the most popular Bowls NSW State title events and this year it

Umina’s grade five team competes at state finals Ian Jarratt, Umina Beach Men’s Bowling Club

mina Beach Men’s Bowling Club Grade Five pennant side travelled to Taree for the State finals recently

David Weige is hailed the winner of the Bowls Central Coast qualifying rounds of Bowls NSW Rookies Single’s Championship by the runner-up Clayton Mair

attracted some 640 entries state wide. The Central Coast qualifying rounds attracted 61 starters with sectional play at Avoca Beach and

Diggers @ The Entrance Bowling Clubs on the Saturday. Sixteen section winners then contested a Seventeen Up knockout final series

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hosted by Diggers on the Sunday. In the quarter finals, Anthony Rogers from The Entrance defeated Terry Hughes from Sporties at Woy Woy 17-8, Clayton Mair from Davistown RSL defeated Peter Hughes from Sporties at Woy Woy 179, Les Simpson from The Entrance defeated Robert Burton Gwandalan 1714 and David Weige from Ettalong Memorial defeated Darrell Evans from Wyong 17-8. In the semi-finals, Clayton Mair defeated Anthoney Rogers 17-7 and David Weige defeated Les Simpson 17-8. In the final, David Weige defeated Clayton Mair 17-5.

“Despite failing to reach the finals, the team represented the Central Coast admirably and were unlucky in not recording wins in the first two games,” said Umina Beach Men’s Bowling Club publicity officer Mr Ian Jarratt. Umina won two rinks against Dee Why in the first round but lost 60-52 on the main board. The second round saw Umina lose to Windang 5943 with two of the Umina sides failing to win their rinks. The third round saw Umina come up against eventual winners Goodooga. One of the Umina sides

recorded a draw while the other lost by four which saw a final score of 69-43. Mr Jarratt said it was a “creditable performance against an extremely strong team”. Goodooga went on to defeat St Johns Park in the semi-final by one shot and Soldiers Point 74-44. “The Goodooga side had previously won the sevens, sixes and now the fives and will no doubt move up to the fours,” said Mr Jarratt. “Not bad for a team that has no official green, the bowlers come from out past Lightning Ridge and belong to several clubs and get together each year to form a pennant side. “The host club, Taree Leagues, ran an excellent carnival and the standard of bowls and sportsmanship by all teams was a credit to those representing their clubs,” he said.

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yong Council is planning to create a vibrant education, industry and business precinct at Warnervale, capable of providing university-level courses to 7,000 students and 1,500 education sector jobs. The initiative has taken its first step towards becoming reality, with council endorsing a Preliminary Project Plan which will develop a masterplan for the Council-owned land at Warnervale. “This is a unique opportunity for council and the community,” Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton said. Cr Eaton also said the initiative would benefit the young people of the Central Coast and create a huge boost for local employment and business. According to Cr Greg Best, the initiative would particularly benefit those who have to leave the Central Coast because their chosen disciplines of tertiary study are not available in the region. “We are not going to be an exporter of commuters,” Cr Best said. “One day, we are going to be an importer of employers.” Council has drawn on

successful international education-focused development, such as Education City in SouthEast Queensland and the Education City in Qatar, and envisions creating a regionally signiﬁcant integrated development. Key components of

the development would include a university campus for 7,000 students with an emphasis on science, engineering and technology based studies, a residential college for 1,500 students and retail, sport and recreation and language facilities for

students. It would also see the co-alignment of education with training providers and businessindustry groups, as well as the establishment of a business/industrial park which would integrate with the university campus and explore linkages for employment generation and research and development.

It is envisaged the development would employ 1,500 staff plus support services and retail providers. On a recent delegation to China, Cr Eaton visited the largest university city in the world in Wuhan, home to multiple university campuses and a total student population of over one million. “It was incredible to

see how this satellite city is thriving with the energy of all those students and how this ﬂows on to stimulate the local economy,” Cr Eaton said. “The spin offs extend to the tourism sector, with increased visits from the families of students and prospective students and university-based events.” The initial driver for investment in the proposed Warnervale precinct will focus on securing a university to anchor the development and attract complementary service providers and businesses. “On this front, we are already looking good with council having already received an expression of interest from a reputable international investor, which I think demonstrates that this is a viable project,” Cr Eaton said. “I’m very optimistic that we have the right conditions to transform higher education on the Central Coast.” An economic feasibility study will be completed by September 2013. Media release, 11 Jul 2013, Wyong Shire Council

University city in Wuhan China, a model for the proposed Warnervale university

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Proposed upgrade of the Paciﬁc Highway and Wyong Road Intersection

$120 million funding deal for the upgrade of Wyong Rd has been secured.

The deal was made between Member for The Entrance Mr Chris Spence, Member for Wyong Mr Darren Webber, NSW Treasurer Mr Mike Baird and Minister for Roads Mr Duncan Gay. “During the election campaign, we gave a commitment of $8 million to deliver interval lights at the roundabouts

at Paciﬁc Highway, Enterprise Dr, Mingara Dr and Tumbi Umbi,” Mr Spence said. “Following the election, through discussions with the Roads and Maritime Services (RMS), it became clear we would need much more than this stop-gap solution and instead needed to completely remove all

four roundabouts. “Darren Webber and I are immensely pleased with the great news from the NSW Treasurer that the ﬁgure of over $120 million needed to completely overhaul these intersections on Wyong Rd will be delivered. “This year, $4 million was allocated in the budget for the Paciﬁc

Highway intersection and we’re another step closer to getting underway with the environmental planning approval in place and the submissions report published,” said Mr Spence. Mr Webber said: “Some of the most common issues raised in submissions included impacts to properties, landscaping and urban design, pedestrian and cycle facilities, noise and vibration and potential overshadowing of

properties near the new intersection.” “As a result, the RMS has now made modiﬁcations to their design.” A further $1.6 million allocated this year will see further progress planning for Enterprise Dr, Mingara Dr and Tumbi Umbi underway. “It is likely that construction on the intersections at Mingara Dr and Tumbi Umbi will be undertaken as combined works, with

construction funding to be allocated in the 2014-15 budget,” Mr Spence said. “Wyong Rd is a major link from the F3 to Wyong, Tuggerah and surrounding coastal suburbs which makes this upgrade a priority and a key part of the O’Farrell Government’s commitment to improving traffic flow in the area.” Media release, 22 Jul 2013 Jim Lloyd, Office of Darren Webber MP

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project. “This additional investment via the Mariners into the local economy will provide another boost to the local community,” he said. Central Coast Mariners majority owner Mr Michael Charlesworth, who is currently abroad on business, forwarded his thanks to the government and member for Dobell Mr Craig Thomson for assisting in securing the funding. “Our Elite Indigenous Football Academy will be the ﬁrst of its kind in Australia and will provide talented but disadvantaged indigenous kids the best possible opportunity to realise their dreams of becoming professional footballers,” Mr

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Bowls

Central Coast loses the Pat Geary Trophy Bob Bourke, Central Coast Bowls

he Bowls Central Coast - Zone 15 Representative Side visited Halekulani Bowling Club on the weekend of August 10 and 11 as the holders of the Pat Geary Memorial Trophy that they had won last year at Lambton Bowling Club.

Unfortunately, they came away empty handed as Zone 15 lost all three rounds, and the Trophy, which was eventually won by Zone 14. The Pat Geary Memorial Trophy is an annual four-zone event contested by Zone 15 (Central Coast), Zone 2 (Newcastle), Zone 6 (HunterManning) and Zone 14 (Mid North Coast). In Round One on Saturday morning, Zone 15 squandered a 25 shot lead over Zone 14 on the Master Scoreboard at the half way mark when they seemed to hit a brick wall as the Mid North Coasters stormed their way to the finish, winning 127 to 119.

The best performing teams in Round One, scoring rink wins, were those of Tony Shoebridge (21-16), Lee Trethowan (25-23) and Bill Constantine (21-13). Saturday afternoon saw Zone 15 up against nine times Trophy winners Zone 2 in Round Two and, despite a close fought encounter, Zone 15 suffered their second loss (91 shots to 113) on the Master Scoreboard in losing all but one rink, leaving Lee Trethowan’s team to post a lone, face-saving rink win of 24-15. Sunday morning’s Round Three was another tough battle with Zone 15 pitted against Zone 6 and, despite good rink wins by the teams of Tony Shoebridge ( 23-20) and Wayne Hesling (27-10), Zone 15 once more lost on the Master Scoreboard going down 105 shots to 124. The best performed Zone 15 teams were skipped by Lee Trethowan and Tony Shoebridge with two wins each. Greg Wetzler from Munmorah United Bowling Club was noted putting down

some good lead bowls for Wayne Hesling’s team. “We will shortly be holding a practice session and game to work on team building, game tactics and commitment before going to the Bowls NSW Inter-Zone Sides Championships at St Marys in September,” said team manager Miro Perovic. Chairman of Selectors Dick Love declared: “With some of our top bowlers such as Aron Sherriff unavailable, it was a deliberate strategy to introduce some members of our Emerging Squad to this level of competition.” “The average age of this side was younger than the other three Zones and we will be concentrating on three key areas. “Individual skills in commitment and concentration, team management and interaction between players when behind on the scoreboard and developing stronger mental toughness. “These measures will pay off in two to three years with a stronger representative side,” said Mr Love.

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Mitch Williams to captain NSW rep squad Matt Lavin, Wyong Rugby League Group

yong Roos’ rugby league player Mitch Williams was selected as the captain for the VB NSW Cup Representative Squad that played Q u e e n s l a n d Residents on Wednesday, July 17, at ANZ Stadium.

Mitch Williams

“It is an enormous achievement with Mitch being not only selected in the NSW residents side, but to be named captain as well; it typifies the season Mitch is having,” said Wyong Rugby League Group football manager Mr Matt Lavin. Also featured in the side were former Wyong Juniors Josh Mantellato (Newcastle Knights), Paul Carter (Canterbury Bulldogs) and coach of the side Rip Taylor.

Season drawing to a close

Tim McParlane, Woy Woy Junior Rugby League Football Club

he Woy Woy Junior Rugby League Football Club season is drawing to a close with only a handful of games left to be played.

At Round 13 standings, the club had the possibility of seven teams making the semi-finals with three teams, the 10-1s, 12-1s and 14-1s, all in the top four and the 111s and 13-1s sitting in fifth place. The 16-1 Red and 16-1

White teams will both play in the semi-finals as per the new under-16s competition. Round 13, played on Saturday, August 3, saw Bailey Coombes and Jake Hubbard both from the 141s and Joe Williams from the 16-1s all play their 100th game for the club. The day also saw the last home game as juniors for the 16-1 Red team coached by Laurie Taylor. “The team sat on top of the competition going into Round 14 which is a credit

to the entire coaching staff and the players,” said Woy Woy Roosters Junior Rugby League Football Club president Mr Tim McParlane. “Special mention to Liam Stone in his 10th season with the Roosters and Jarrod Lynch who have coached the under-6 Blue team this year and have done a fantastic job as was evident on Saturday with the number of under-6s who stayed back to watch Liam and Jarrod play their last game at Rogers Park. The club’s final home game, played in Round 15 on Saturday, August 17, saw Scott and Mick Markham’s 16-1 White team play their final junior home game. The under-7s team will be also given the chance to play at the Sydney Roosters versus Titans game on Sunday, September 1.

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College rugby league team wins All Schools Title

Tim McParlane, Woy Woy Junior Rugby League Football Club Brad Preston and Jamie Anderson

risbane Water S e c o n d a r y College’s U14 rugby league team won the 2013 U14s NSW Rugby League All Schools Title at St Marys on Tuesday, July 30.

The team, which included 12 Woy Woy Roosters players, won the grand final against Leumeah High 12-4. “Congratulations to all the team and the coaching staff, in particular the Woy Woy Roosters players, two from the 13-1s Wil Hudson and Cody Young and 10 from the 14-1s Jordan Murphy, Lachlan McShane, Jake Hubbard, Patrick Thompson,

Luke Moore, Mitchell Wilson, Jake Shelley, Kyle McLean, Jayden Burraston and Miguel Acevedo Moreno,” said Woy Woy Roosters Rugby League Football Club president Mr Tim McParlane. Miguel was named Man of the Match and received the award from former Australian, NSW and Parramatta Eel forward Nathan Hindmarsh. “Further congratulations goes to Jasmine Wolfe, one of our 11-1s trainers who was recently selected to play for the Newcastle Knights U16 Girls Representative Team,” said Mr McParlane. Running from Monday, July 29, through to Wednesday, July 31, the

69th NSW All Schools Knockout competition saw four thousand young competitors converge on Western Sydney. The students won 40 respective divisions across NSW to compete at St Mary’s. NSW Rugby League general manager Mr Geoff Carr said the event was one of a kind for rugby league and is something the league is immensely proud of. “The standard, from U9s through to the elite schools on Wednesday, is of the highest quality which is due to the quality of staff we have working in the development landscape,” Mr Carr said.

Wyong Roos lose 30-12 to Wests Tigers Matt Lavin, Wyong Rugby League Club Group

he Wyong Roos met the Wests Tigers at Morrie Breen Oval in Kanwal on Sunday, July 21, in Round 19 of the VB NSW Rugby League Cup.

Prior to the match, eight points separated the seventh placed Tigers from the 12th placed Roos on the competition ladder. The Roos were quietly confident of a victory after running close when these teams last clashed at Campbelltown. This confidence did not transfer to on field performance, with Wests in front 18-0 after 10 minutes. Back rower Ben MurdockMasila ran a strong inside line to storm over for the first try. Half Jack Madden ran unchallenged to the line for the second, after MurdockMasila again split the defence near halfway before linking with fullback Sean Meaney in support. Shaun Spence crossed for the third try, knocking aside three attempted tackles in a strong burst close to the line. Meaney converted all three tries, and from the home team’s perspective, the game was virtually gone. Half Johno Ford earned a repeat set from a well-judged kick into the goal area, but

as Wyong explored potential weaknesses on both edges of the Tigers defence, lack of numbers supporting the ball carrier meant these threats were easily contained. Wyong went close to scoring when backrower Marvin Filipo speared towards the line on the end of a block for block play, only to lose the ball as he wrestled to make a grounding. The Tigers further emphasised their superiority when Moses Pangi forced his way over from acting half. Meaney again had no trouble converting, leaving the score Wests 24 – Wyong 0. Meaney extended the lead with a penalty goal moments before the break. The half time score board read Tigers 26 – Roos 0. Coach Paul Stringer conceded victory was beyond the Roos, but demanded a better effort in the second stanza. However, MurdockMasila stripped Roos’ fullback Grant Nelson in goal as he attempted to return the ball into the field of play. Pangi jumped on the loose ball and the Tigers were ahead 30 – 0. Meaney missed the conversion. Nelson tried to make amends when he threaded his way through the Tigers’

right side defence, but lost the ball over the line. Soon after, the Roos opened their account. Five eighth Brad Bennett squared up the Wests’ defenders and punched past them into the backfield. Bennett passed the ball inside to Vaha Pulu who in turn passed to replacement Lionel O’Mally who crossed near the posts. Matt Nelson converted, taking the score to Tigers 30 – Roos 6. Wyong doubled up when Vaha broke through several tackles, stepping in behind the ruck in a solo effort. Nelson again converted and the score was Tigers 30 – Roos 12. Wyong finished the scoring when Bennett again squared up the defence with some hard straight running, allowing Vaha to charge through the hole left by the retreating defenders. Nelson kicked his third conversion, with the final score being Wests Tigers 30 – Wyong Roos 18. Murdock-Masila was unstoppable at times and must be close to securing a permanent position in the Wests NRL squad. Ford and prop Eloni Vunakece were Wyong’s best. O’Mally impressed in the short time he was on the paddock.

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Semi-finalists decided for union competition Larry Thomson, Central Coast Rugby Union

he final round of the Central Coast Rugby Union competition saw the Final Four semifinalists decided on Saturday, August 18.

In one the closest fought contests for many years, the final four are Avoca Beach, Gosford, Warnervale and Terrigal. Terrigal, with their defeat of Ourimbah, entered the Top Four by .06 of a percentage point. Terrigal’s six tries to one defeat over Ourimbah saw them sneak past Ourimbah on percentages after both teams were locked on 39 competition points. The Match of the Day saw Terrigal defeat Ourimbah by 40 points to 11 at The Haven Oval. Terrigal shot away with two quick tries while Ourimbah were only able to respond with two penalty goals to centre Brenton Law. Terrigal led by 10 points to six early on but by halftime they had increased that lead by 20 points to six. At that stage, with calculators in full swing, both teams knew the race for fourth spot on the competition ladder was becoming a do or die contest. The home side were scoring regular tries and Ourimbah simply could not stop the flow to any great extent. Best players for Terrigal were lock Phil Heard, centre Mitch Hirst and flanker Ryan Metcalfe. Ourimbah had several

good performers. Their best players were centre Brenton Law, who scored all their 11 points with a try and two penalty goals. Others to play well were Greg Curren and Keegan Evans. In terms of point scoring the second half was similar to the first half. Terrigal also scored 20 points in the second half while Ourimbah were only able to respond with their only try of the match. Terrigal had gone on to secure a comfortable 40 points to 11 victory and, as a result, had forced Ourimbah out of semi-final contention. The scenes after the match were of the two extremes. Terrigal were ecstatic because of their win and making the semi-finals while Ourimbah were devastated by being so close to Finals rugby. Avoca Beach continued their good recent form and defeated Kariong by 36 points to seven at Kariong Oval. Avoca Beach were always in control and the further the game went on the stronger they became. The performance proved that they will go into the Finals as Premiership favourites. Avoca Beach scored five tries to one which was an indication of the difference between the two teams. Avoca Beach led by 17 points to nil at the half way break and continued on in the same vein in the second half to record a pleasing win.

Best for Avoca Beach were winger Matt Maloney, lock Adam Winter and centre David Gee. Kariong were best served by evergreen prop Shannon Beavan and halfback Scott Hanley. Avoca Beach continues on to the Major Semi-final in two weeks’ time against Gosford, while Kariong can now start planning for next year. Gosford returned to some of their better form by accounting for The Entrance at Gosford Showground, winning by 47 points to 10. Gosford did not, however, have it all their own way and it was only late in the match that the scores got away from The Entrance. The Entrance played well and was committed for the entire match but Gosford had too much penetration through the backs and were able to score all their seven tries through the backs. Best players for Gosford were five-eight Adam Carlisle, centre Tim Hill, while winger David Von Kotze was able to cross for three individual tries. The Entrance were best served by young lock Josh Vainikolo, who scored a late try, prop Luke Clarkson and half back Jarrod Grange. Northlakes won Third Grade and Warnervale won Second Grade in their matches at Slade Park. Northlakes, through their win in Third Grade, was able to sneak into the Finals Series in that grade.

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First Grade Finals Series starts this weekend

Larry Thomson, Central Coast Rugby Union

The 2013 Central Coast Rugby Union First Grade Finals Series will commence on Saturday, August 24, with the minor semi-final at Woy Woy Oval. The final four teams have equal chances to take out the 2013 Premiership and all matches shape up as being close. Warnervale will face up to Terrigal in what should be an enthralling game of rugby. These two teams have had a win apiece in their two clashes this year. Warnervale won the first round in wet conditions at Woongarah Oval while Terrigal reversed that result within the last month at The Haven Oval. Terrigal slipped into the Final Four by the narrowest of margins, after easily accounting for Ourimbah in their final round match on Saturday, August 17. Terrigal will definitely be on a high and will go into the elimination minor semi-final with great confidence. They have been playing some good rugby in recent weeks and have achieved some excellent results in the second half of the season to be able to sneak in the Finals. Warnervale on the other hand had the bye last week and a surprisingly easy loss the previous week, so they will go into this match with apprehension. However previous to

those weeks, Warnervale had been most consistent and had secured some great victories. Warnervale will play the game in the forwards where number eight Afele Tongia has been their leader all season. They have a big and powerful set of forwards and they will attempt to control things from that base. However Terrigal have a mobile pack of forwards, and players such as Phil Heard, Ryan Metcalfe and Todd Atkins will lead from the front and will not be intimidated by the Warnervale pack. Terrigal will try to use the agility and speed of their forwards to counteract the size and mobility of the Warnervale eight. This is where the game will be won and lost. Both teams have competent backlines and in many ways cancel each other out. They both have youth, speed and commitment amongst their backs and both backlines have the ability to score vital points. Both teams know a loss will end their 2013 season and so will be committed for the full 80 minutes. The Second Grade Minor Semi-final sees Avoca Beach taking on Ourimbah. Avoca Beach will go into this match as slight favourites simply because

they finished third in the competition. But Finals rugby is a different game. There will be nothing between these two teams and both will see themselves having a great chance of continuing on in this Finals Series. Avoca Beach has by far the best For and Against points in this grade and certainly know how to score points. The Third Grade Minor Semi-final has Northlakes playing Avoca Beach. These two teams have been evenly matched all year and Saturday will be no different. Northlakes only reached the Finals Series as a result of their impressive win in the last round. In what has been a most difficult season for the northern club, to reach the Finals is a real bonus for them. Terrigal will go into the U19 Minor Semi-final as slight favourites when they take on Warnervale. Warnervale have been disrupted by representative commitments this season so for the first time in a long time they will a full strength team. It is difficult to predict a winner in these U19 matches due to the changing makeup of teams from week to week.

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Football

Semi-finalists decided in CountryNet Football League competition Alistair Kennedy, Central Coast Football

ith one round to play the four semi-ﬁnalists have now been decided in the 2013 CountryNet Football League competition.

The league championship remains open, however, after Killarney District and Berkeley Vale played out their second scoreless draw in as many weeks. Wyoming secured the fourth semi-ﬁnal spot after breaking their seven-match winless run while Gosford City ended East Gosford’s hopes and also kept their hopes of remaining in the top division alive. Only four matches were played in what was a deferred round from early June, the game between Budgewoi and Kanwal having been the only one to have been played

as scheduled. Budgewoi are guaranteed of third place while Kanwal can complete their great escape from relegation by either defeating Berkeley Vale or hoping that Gosford City are beaten by Budgewoi in their ﬁnal matches on Sunday, August 25. Killarney District are one win away from securing the club’s ﬁrst-ever Premier League league championship after holding out against the challenge of defending titleholders Berkeley Vale with a 0-0 draw in their match at Mingara Sports Field. They are also just one match away from becoming just the third club to go through a season undefeated in the 33-year history of the CCF Premier League competition. Berkeley Vale’s last

remaining hope of taking their fourth league championship is for them to defeat the revitalised Kanwal team on Sunday and hope that wooden-spooners Avoca can spring the upset of the season and defeat Killarney. A 68th-minute goal to defender Matt Mitchell has given Wyoming a vital 2-1 win over perennial rivals Umina in their return match at Alan Davidson Oval. The result ended Umina’s hopes of reaching the semiﬁnals and, with East Gosford going down to Gosford City, guarantees that defending premiers Wyoming will play in the ﬁnals series for the 10th straight season. Going into the match without a win from their previous seven matches Wyoming made the perfect start with Daniel Surridge

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scoring one of the goals of the season in the third minute. Umina equalised in the 18th minute through Todd Beckman before a goalmouth scramble after a corner saw Mitchell put away what proved to be winning goal. A crucial 1-0 win to Gosford City over East Gosford at Hylton Moore Park means that three teams will fight out the battle to avoid the second relegation spot in the final round. The loss ended East Gosford’s chances of qualifying for the finals series. The only goal in the match came from Eddy Davilla in the 15th minute. Kincumber are on target to remain in the Premier League following their second straight 1-0 win over Avoca who are now destined to return to Division One after just two seasons in the top grade. Alex Osborn’s sixth goal of the season proved the difference between the two teams as it had when the two teams met the previous week. Kincumber now sits in seventh place, two points ahead of Kanwal and three above Gosford City. A draw in their final match against Umina will assure

their survival with Kanwal and Gosford City needing to beat Berkeley Vale and Budgewoi respectively to overtake them should they lose. With Ourimbah United already guaranteed promotion to the 2014 Premier League the battle for the second promotion place from Division One will also go down to the wire with The Entrance (42 points), Southern-Ettalong and Terrigal (39) all in contention. The Entrance and Terrigal meet each other while Southern-Ettalong play Kariong. If Terrigal and Southern-

Ettalong win then the decision will go down to goal difference with little separating the three clubs. The semi-ﬁnalists in the SEA-FM Women’s League has also been decided with Killarney District, Gosford City, Budgewoi and The Entrance set to ﬁght out the premiership. The CCMA Senior Men’s teams had a tough day against South Coast Wolves on Sunday, August 18, with losses in the U20 and U18 grades, however, First Grade managed to snatch a 2-2 draw.

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Masterplan design involved community groups, claims mayor Gosford mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna has claimed that the development of a new site masterplan for Woy Woy oval has been a “collaborative project” between the council and local community groups.

Woy Woy Oval redevelopment masterplan

Council proceeds with oval masterplan A new masterplan for the Woy Woy Oval Redevelopment has been developed and endorsed by Gosford Council. The masterplan focuses on the integration of Woy Woy Oval with the CBD by using a staged development that will incorporate an 800 seat grandstand,

club house, referees room, sportsground amenities and a commercial area for potential leases. Landscaping features will include moving the playing ﬁeld across, spectator mounding, shade areas, and retractable fencing. The Masterplan aimed to integrate the facility with the CBD, creating a Woy Woy CBD hub with

the ability to host regional sporting events. This involved the relocation of the car park from Oval Ave into the existing car park creating additional parking spaces and timed parking for CBD users. The Oval Ave car park will be transformed into a boulevard space allowing seating for the proposed cafe, a meeting space

and an area that can be used for events such as markets. Council has allocated $750,000 through the Capital Works Program and $1 million through the Infrastructure Reserve for the demolition and redevelopment of the grandstand. A further $130,000 was allocated through the Capital Works program for the demolition

and redevelopment of the Woy Woy Rugby Clubhouse. To assist the redevelopment, Council has agreed to lodge the relevant development applications and waive all associated council fees to a total of $10,978. Gosford Council Agenda ECO.11, 16 Jul 2013

“We established a project committee to begin the process of designing a masterplan following the grandstand closure, incorporating community groups who will be regularly using the new site. “The contribution they have each made to this project has been of the highest calibre and I would like to thank them for their participation and involvement in what shapes to be a signiﬁcant development for the Woy Woy community,” said mayor Cr McKinna. Gosford Council general manager Mr Paul Anderson said that the masterplan aimed to provide the necessary infrastructure to allow Woy Woy to host regional sporting events. “The facility will have an attendance capacity of 10,000 featuring a 600 seat grandstand, change rooms, kiosk, media box and club house. “The masterplan also focuses on the integration of Woy Woy Oval with the CBD to create a vibrant and accessible community hub. “We are also exploring options to transform the Oval Ave car park into a boulevard space to accommodate community gatherings, such as local markets and special events,” said Mr Anderson. Mayor Cr McKinna said that the project in its entirety would cost $8 to $9 million. “The masterplan allows for the

Gosford Council adopted the sliding scale funding model at its

last meeting after it heard that there was a “rising volume of events and increased amounts being requested for sponsorship”. “Council also needs to consider that large amounts of funding provided to one event will mean that other events may not be considered, due to limited funding being available,” general manager Mr Paul Anderson stated in a report to the council.

“Local events have a large and generally positive impact upon the local community. “The engagement of local suppliers, provision of temporary employment across a range of industries and an increase in tourism to the area all have a positive ﬂow-on effect. ‘Many also provide cultural, sporting and social beneﬁts to attendees and participants.

“Applications that are assessed should take into consideration their positive and proven impact on the local community as sponsorship will be reﬂective of the Gosford City Council brand.” The revised funding model will form part of council’s sponsorship policy and be appropriately applied to each event. The report stated that this would provide clarity to both

the community groups seeking sponsorship and to council, as part of the assessment process. “It allows Council to create a sustainable source of funding to attract and support new community events within the region.” Gosford Council Agenda GEN.6, 16 Jul 2013

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Woy Woy Leagues Club general manager Mr Josh Collins, Woy Woy Rugby Union’s Mr Stewart McGoldrick, NRL game development ofﬁcer Mr John Jewiss , Gosford mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna, Gosford Council staff member Ms Karen O’Mara, and CRL infrastructure and game development ofﬁcer Mr Graham Boland at Woy Woy Oval.

possibility of staged funding. “This will mean that we can begin work on some elements of the project. “In an ideal world this project would have a full allocation of funding to allow its full completion

as soon as possible. “The scope of works set out in the masterplan means we can’t do it all on our own. “Council has committed $1.75 million to this redevelopment. “It is anticipated that this will

cover stage one construction, expected to be completed in mid2014. “Support from all levels of government would see a timely completion to this project and allow local sporting groups to have the

high class facility they deserve,” said Cr McKinna Media release, 31 Jul 2013 Lawrie McKinna, Gosford Council

Shots ﬁred in Ettalong

Council applies sliding scale to festival funding Festivals and community events such as the Brisbane Water Oyster Festival and New Year’s Eve celebrations will be subject to a sliding funding scale from Gosford Council “to encourage a focus on ﬁnancial sustainability”.

A previous Oyster Festival at Ettalong Beach

Council agrees to sponsor Oyster Festival again

Police are conducting investigations after shots were fired into a house and an improvised explosive device found near a vehicle in Ettalong on Sunday, July 21. It is believed that at about 5am, two shots were fired

from a car towards a house on Schnapper Rd, striking a garage door. An undetonated improvised explosive device was also located near a car parked on the driveway of the property. The occupants of the home were not injured in the incident. Police were contacted, with

officers from Brisbane Water Local Area Command and the Police Rescue and Bomb Disposal Squad attending the scene. The explosive device was rendered safe, before being seized for forensic examination. Detectives are continuing their investigations into the matter

and are attempting to establish a motive for the incident. They have been told a small light-coloured vehicle was seen driving along Flounder Rd at excessive speed without its headlights on, moments after the shooting. Police are now appealing for anyone who may have seen the

vehicle or has information about the shooting to come forward. Anyone with information about this incident should call Gosford Detectives via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Media release, 22 Jul 2013 NSW Police Media

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Gosford Council has agreed to sponsor the Brisbane Water Oyster Festival on a sliding scale model of $10,000 in year one and reduce the funding by $2500 per year over a four year period. This follows a review of the

2012 festival, which considered possibilities to make the festival ﬁnancially self-sustaining. The Brisbane Water Oyster Festival and Blessing of the Fleet was established in 2000 by the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce to show off the Peninsula, local oyster farming and the professional Fisherman’s Association.

Gosford Council has supported the Brisbane Water Oyster Festival for a number of years providing inkind and ﬁnancial support. Council’s support in past years has been $5000 annually. In 2008 there was a one off sponsorship of $10,000, plus the in-kind at a cost of approximately $2000.

Festival to become sustainable in the future, ongoing funding would be required to facilitate this process. Gosford Council Agenda GEN.7, 6 Aug 2013 Photo: Naomi Bridges

Reference panel appointed to review Patonga plan A Community Reference Panel has been established to review the Draft Plan of Management for various Crown lands at Patonga. NSW deputy premier Mr Andrew Stoner has said the NSW Trade and Investment Crown Lands department and Gosford Council would work together with the Patonga Beach Progress

“The panel will meet from August for up to six months with the role of advising Crown Lands and Council on issues raised by the community.” The ﬁrst meeting of the panel was scheduled for Thursday, August 15. Media release, 14 Aug 2013, Blake Hardy, Ofﬁce of Andrew Stoner MP

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Mariners to play first A-League match at North Sydney Oval

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entral Coast Mariners will play their first ever Hyundai A-League match at the North Sydney Oval when the club hosts Wellington Phoenix on Thursday, December 19.

The match is part of a festive football feast for the Mariners and is anticipated to attract a considerable crowd as fans prepare for the end of their work year. With one in five Mariners members currently residing south of the Brooklyn Bridge, Central Coast Mariners majority owner Mr Michael Charlesworth said taking the game to North Sydney Oval in December underlined the club’s intent to grow its solid supporter base in an area well known for its love of football. “Football is the participation sport of choice in Sydney’s northern suburbs with tens of thousands of active male and female players,” Mr Charlesworth said. “We want to collect emotionally with football fans

who are not already aligned with the Mariners to build on the fantastic supporter base that is already alive in the area. “Historically we have worked closely with football associations north of the Harbour Bridge and we will be re-energising these relationships over the coming months as we bid to engage North Shore locals with our club prior to, during and following the game against the Phoenix. “With 20% of our members living in the Sydney’s northern suburbs, we already regard the region as an extension of Mariners territory. “We want to encourage even more supporters from the area to routinely make the short trip up the freeway to see our champion team in action. “To show them what we’re about, we’ve decided to take a game to them.” Mr Charlesworth said the club would be assisting its Coast-based fans to make the trip south to North Sydney Oval on match day by providing $10 return bus tickets to the game via local

company Coast Liner. He also said club members would be offered significantly discounted ticket prices for the encounter. “We want our core fan base who live on the Coast to embrace this initiative and be part of an exclusive and distinctive chapter in our history,” Mr Charlesworth said. “Their positivity about the club and match will help influence football fans who live north of the Harbour Bridge to jump on board. “Long term, this will enable us to grow many aspects of the club.” Up to 60,000 people currently make the daily commute from the Central Coast to Sydney for work. Ordinarily, some Mariners supporters are not able to make a 7:30pm kick-off in Gosford due to travel times, however, it is hoped many will choose to factor the fixture into their route home. Tickets for the match between Central Coast Mariners and Wellington Phoenix are on sale now.

New type of football on the Coast

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entral Coast M a r i n e r s welcomed its new Powerchair football side to EDSACC Oval in Bateau Bay on Sunday, August 18, for the first ever exhibition of the challenging team sport on the Central Coast.

Powerchair football is one of the fastest growing sports for powered wheelchair users around the globe, and combines the skill of the wheelchair user with the speed and power of the chair itself. The Mariners recently

moved to adopt a Powerchair football team from the West Sydney division of Powerchair Australia’s NSW competition. Now known as the Central Coast Mariners Powerchair Football Club, the team has been kitted out with club apparel for its games against the Western Sydney Wanderers and Newcastle Jets supported Powerchair football sides. They also take on the Western Sydney Snipers side in the competition. Ordinarily, the four teams play their league matches at Kevin Betts Stadium in Mount Druitt, however, to recognise

the Mariners’ involvement in the competition it has been arranged for the teams to play a round of fixtures on the Central Coast. Central Coast Group general manager Mr Peter Turnbull said supporters ought to be impressed with the talent of the Powerchair football players. “We think fans will be impressed by the skill level of the Powerchair players as well as the tactics involved in the sport.”

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avid Bradasevic has agreed to terms with the Central Coast Mariners Academy side and will ply his trade with the competition’s newcomers having spent the past three seasons with Central Coast’s National Young League (NYL) team.

The young shot-stopper was also involved with the Central Coast Mariners’ recent Asian Champions League campaign as well as the 2012-13 season, where he trained alongside Hyundai A-League counterparts Mathew Ryan and Justin Pasfield. Similar to many of Australia’s footballing prodigies, David Bradasevic grew up in the epicentre of Australian football, specifically Liverpool, and began playing with Liverpool City Robins FC and AC United FC. Bradasevic came up through the ranks at Blacktown City FC as well as some first grade appearances with the club, followed by last season’s stint with APIA Leichardt in NSW’s top-flight football competition. Despite injuries to both ankles that stopped him from competing week in week out with his former IGA National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s 1 clubs, this is the perfect opportunity for Bradasevic to get some quality game time under his belt and help Academy resurrect their season. It has been a long time between drinks for

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Bradasevic who has not played a full 90 minutes since January but he is excited for the opportunity of being a first team regular to showcase his talent. “It’s a great feeling, I haven’t had proper game time since the youth league so it’s great to know that I have some games to play this season and have some experience with the first graders,” Bradasevic told Football NSW. “Hopefully I will be around for the next A-League preseason and train with them so I will have to see what happens there. “You never know, they might bring another keeper in or they may decide to choose me. “Like every young boy, I want to get an A-League contract and even further than that, but at the moment I want to succeed with the academy and maybe from there I can get the A-League gig.” One of Bradasevic’s main motivators has been the vested confidence he receives from John Crawley, the current Central Coast Mariners’ goal keeping coach. “I have known JC since I was about 12 so I have known him for about eight

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years now and he has pretty much taught me everything I know when it comes to goalkeeping,” he said. “JC also got me the gig with the NYL Team on the Coast so for the last three years I have been with the Mariners Youth team,” he said. Last season Bradasevic had his first taste of Hyundai A-League action in Round nine as he sat on the bench for the Mariners’ 2-1 victory over Adelaide United at Hindmarsh Stadium, which left him hungry for more. The IGA National Premier Leagues NSW Men’s 1 is a breeding ground for talent and Bradasevic knows that he is in a perfect environment to enhance his skills and further his career. “I see the signing as a reward, with the Youth League we just missed out on the Championship and it was great to be involved with the ACL for a few months and see how everyone worked. “It’s a great league; there are plenty of former A-League boys and plenty of boys that have played in Europe so it is a very good standard which is why I really want to play in it,” he said.

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Local archery club receives grant

Centre of Excellence receives $10 million grant Central Coast Mariners

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hildren at Tuggerah Lakes Field Archers are hoping to hit a bullseye following a $1,200 grant from Telstra’s Kids Fund program.

The local organisation will now be able to purchase new archery equipment to train its 84 young members in archery and promote the sport to the community. The archery club is just one of three local recipients on the Central Coast and 625 community not-forprofit organisations across Australia that will this year share in $750,000 of Telstra’s Kids Fund grants available through the Telstra Foundation. Telstra Country Wide Area general manager for the Hunter and Central Coast Mr Chris Cusack said the grants were widely recognised for making a

genuine difference to local organisations supporting children. “Over the past 11 years, Telstra’s Kids Fund has provided $8.3 million to help over 7,000 local organisations across Australia better support, educate and encourage children,” Mr Cusack said. “The funds really do make a positive and lasting difference to children’s futures and boost the ability of local organisations to support their community. “We are proud to be able to help local groups, such as Tuggerah Lakes Field Archers, support the skills, talents and development of children.” Mr Cusack said grant recipients were nominated by Telstra employees whose children in their immediate family are actively involved in community organisations. “It is fantastic to have an initiative such as Telstra’s

Kids Fund that encourages employees to support and strengthen their community,” he said. “It helps connect our staff to the communities where they live and work and make a difference in those communities.” Previous recipients of Telstra’s Kids Fund grants have included schools; art and culture groups; sport and recreational clubs; disability services; and environmental organisations. Gorokan Public School also received a grant and will use the funding towards the purchase of a class set of 30 iPads for students in Years 5 and 6. Warnervale Cricket Club was the other Central Coast grant recipient and will purchase new playing equipment with its funds, benefitting its members aged between five and 17 years old.

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he Central Coast Mariners Centre of Excellence will soon be home to some of Australia’s best indigenous footballers.

On Monday, August 12, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Senator Bob Carr announced $10 million of federal government funding towards the club’s training base and community hub. Senator Carr was joined by government officials, Mariners representatives, Football Federation Australia administrators, Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council (LALC) delegates and media at the funding announcement in Tuggerah. After watching Mariners head coach Graham Arnold lead the club’s first team through a preseason session, Senator Carr announced that the grant would help deliver a Hyundai A-League first program enabling talented indigenous players to not only improve their football skills, but also advance their life prospects. “This project is about more than just football,” Senator Carr said. “It’s about providing a sporting, health and education hub that delivers a wide range of benefits for the local community and economy.” Central Coast Mariners Group general manager Mr Peter Turnbull said that the concept to establish the club’s Elite Indigenous Football Academy had been first discussed with Darkinjung LALC chief executive officer Mr Sean Gordon throughout the Mariners’ 2013 championship winning campaign. “Today’s funding guarantee is the result of 12 months of hard work,” Mr Turnbull said.

“We have been to Canberra on several occasions regarding this application, and we are delighted the funding has been finalised. “We feel the Mariners already make a tremendous difference to the lives of many people on the Central Coast, but with our Elite Indigenous Football Academy we hope to bring forward the days when the Socceroos can boast a strong number of Australia’s first people. “Moreover, this funding will enable us to start work on stage two of the project within weeks. “Without this commitment, it would have taken several years for us to have been able to deliver the extra facilities.” Mr Turnbull said the funding would also help create jobs on the Central Coast over the medium to long term, with a range of individuals and companies from a variety of sectors engaged to help deliver the project. “This additional investment via the Mariners into the local economy will provide another boost to the local community,” he said. Central Coast Mariners majority owner Mr Michael Charlesworth, who is currently abroad on business, forwarded his thanks to the government and member for Dobell Mr Craig Thomson for assisting in securing the funding. “Our Elite Indigenous Football Academy will be the first of its kind in Australia and will provide talented but disadvantaged indigenous kids the best possible opportunity to realise their dreams of becoming professional footballers,” Mr Charlesworth said. “I would like to thank Craig, who has worked tirelessly in making this opportunity come about.

“Craig has always been a keen supporter of our vision to ensure the Central Coast is Australia’s football leader.” Head of Hyundai A-League Mr Damien de Bohun also attended the announcement. “This is a fantastic opportunity for the future of Central Coast football and the Mariners,” Mr de Bohun said. “Thousands of kids will benefit from this development and to have the inclusion of an Elite Indigenous Football Academy is another great step for the continued growth of football on the Central Coast.” Mr Thompson said he was proud to have been involved in negotiating the $10 million funding for the Centre of Excellence at Tuggerah. “This is a huge vote of confidence in the future of the Mariners here on the Central Coast,” Mr Thomson said. Stage two of the Central Coast Mariners Centre of Excellence will include a 1,500 seat grandstand, lighting for the training fields and additional car parking. The Central Coast Mariners Centre of Excellence already features a tournament quality playing field used for first team training and National Youth League matches; coaching and players’ quarters complete with a gym and office space; 10 all-weather synthetic pitches used by the local community and parking for over 100 vehicles. Building for a public hydrotherapy and aquatic centre will be completed next year. The funds for the project are from the latest round of the Regional Development Australia Fund. Funding for this project is already included in the budget.

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Record crowd sees Rabbitohs win at Gosford Tom Skolarikis

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he South Sydney Rabbitohs have gotten back into the winners circle with a gritty 22-10 victory over the Manly Sea Eagles in front of a record 20,060 crowd at Gosford’s Bluetongue Stadium on Friday, August 16.

The Sea Eagles burst out of the blocks at a frenetic pace, with the visitors capitalising inside the first three minutes through Daly Cherry-Evans, who sliced down the sideline before passing on to David Williams who planted the ball down over the line. Lyon converted to give Manly an early six nil advantage. The pace of the game continued, and so did the brutality from the two sides’ round seven clash, with Rabbitohs’ lock Jeff Lima placed on report for an alleged cannonball tackle on surprise Manly inclusion Anthony Watmough. No love was lost just

minutes later when Manly’s Matt Ballin also gave away a penalty for a dangerous tackle. The Rabbitohs hit back when Chris McQueen plucked an Adam Reynolds kick out of the air close to the line, crossing just next to the posts for the Queensland Origin representatives’ third try of the season. Reynolds converted from close range to level the scores up at six apiece. The Manly side kept the pressure up on the Rabbitohs, testing Inglis under the high ball as well as putting pressure on Issac Luke at the play the ruck, and their persistence eventually paid off with a try to Jorge Taufua. Lyon sprayed the conversion for the northsiders to lead 10-6. Rabbitohs’ fans held their collective breaths though after the try, with Greg Inglis writhing on the ground, clutching at his knee after attempting to stop the try. Mercifully, after receiving treatment on the ground,

Inglis rose to his feet to take his place at fullback again. Souths seemed unperturbed though, forcing two repeat-sets on the Manly line with just over five minutes of the half to go. But the red and greens were unable to convert the opportunity to points despite some promising attacking raids – the team going into the sheds with the Rabbitohs trailing 10-6. On the resumption, the teams went tit for tat. But Manly continued to put the Rabbitohs under pressure with Manly winger David Williams narrowly missing a try thanks to one of his boots going into touch – Greg Inglis producing a great cover defensive tackle. Souths showed flashes of brilliance by stringing some fluent backline movements together deep in the Manly half. But poor ball-handling robbed the side of opportunities. Manly took advantage of the errors, with Steve Matai crossing for what looked like

a certain try, but scramble defence from Inglis, Dylan Farrell and Dylan Walker was enough to keep Matai short. The Sea Eagles managed to force the Rabbitohs ingoal, but an Adam Reynolds drop out saw the ball sail over the sideline, giving the red and greens possession before forcing their own repeat set at the other end of the field. The result paid dividends with Nathan Merritt finishing off a wonderful backline movement before touching down for his 150th NRL try, locking the game up at 1010. Reynolds lined up the crucial pressure-kick from the sideline, slotting it

straight through the posts to take the lead with just under 20 minutes to go. The Rabbitohs relentlessly attacked the Manly line with wave after wave of Burgess’ wearing the Sea Eagles’ defence down, and Greg Inglis was the man to make the difference, pouncing on an Issac Luke grubber kick to make it 16-10. Reynolds converted from next to the posts, giving the Rabbits an eight point lead. Manly wouldn’t give up though, with the visitors coming close through Jamie Lyon. But instead of points, the Sea Eagles found themselves being bundled over the sideline on the

following play, with the Rabbitohs taking possession with just under five minutes remaining. The Rabbitohs drifted across-field through Issac Luke before passing on to Walker who drew in Brett Stewart who in turn passed to Dylan Farrell to wrap it all up for the red and greens at 22-10 to provisionally equal with the first placed Roosters on 36 competition points. Rabbitohs 22 (Nathan Merritt, Greg Inglis, Dylan Farrell tries; Adam Reynolds 3 goals) Defeated Sea Eagles 10 (Jamie Lyon, Jorge Taufua; Jamie Lyon 1 goal)

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Mingara extends contract with Central Coast Academy of Sport Central Coast Academy of Sport

i n g a r a Recreation Club has signed a new three year business partnership with the Central Coast Academy of Sport (CCAS).

Mingara Recreation Club is a founding partner of the CCAS and has, since day one, provided an administration centre, significant financial support