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Central Coast Chinese Cultural Festival a hit

Nerissa Magee, Brilliant Logic

The event, which was organised by the China Australia Friendship Association, aimed to promote harmony and embrace both the strong Chinese community on the Coast as well as provide a platform for other local cultural groups living in the area to get together. The success of this event each year relies heavily on in-kind support and grant funding. In offering a hand to the China Australia Friendship Association, the Wallarah 2 Coal Project provided funding to support the weekend’s event by way of its Community Foundation grant program. The grant was received by China Australia Friendship Association and festival conveyor president

Ms Ruby Eaton. “We are very thankful for the support proffered by Wallarah, it played an important role in enabling us to make this year’s festival bigger and better,” Ms Eaton said. “There is a strong sense of community on the Central Coast and our festival aims to embrace this, creating a shared sense of identity and celebrating our multiculturalism and diversity.” Wallarah 2 environment and community manager Mr Peter Smith said he also saw the importance of celebrating the Coast’s multiculturalism. “Events such as this are important in sharing the unique characteristics of the varied cultures and backgrounds of locals in

our communities,” Mr Smith said. “Our grant aims to bolster programs and initiatives such as this which benefit the wider Wyong community. “It was wonderful to see the myriad of cultural offerings at the festival as locals joined together experiencing Chinese dancing and cultural performances, art showcases, amazing food and stalls displaying modern and traditional wares.” With the Wallarah 2 Community Foundation grant application process now closed, nine grants in total have been presented to support organisations that benefit the Wyong LGA.

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he new playground at Elizabeth Ross Park in East Gosford was officially opened on Sunday, September 8.

The young and young at heart were treated to a range of fun activities including community stalls, face painting, a sausage sizzle and a display from council’s Family Nature Club. Designed in conjunction with the community, the playground incorporates a Japanese design element featuring Cherry Blossoms, overall complementing its location alongside the Gosford-Edogawa Commemorative Gardens. Gosford Council’s coordinator parks,

playgrounds and foreshores Ms Kim Radford said the new playground facility caters for people of all ages. “The new Elizabeth Ross Park playground provides a great outdoor area for the whole family to explore and it was wonderful to see so many people out enjoying the facility on opening day. “The playground is as picturesque as it is functional with plenty of open space to kick a ball and picnic facilities including a barbecue and

tables so people can come along and make a day of it. “Young ones can enjoy a flying fox and an enchanted garden in the grove of lemon scented gums where they will find a magical rainbow surrounded by mushrooms, toadstools and a large fallen log. “There is also a special area for toddlers, complete with a pint size ladybird slide and sunflower swing which provides a comfortable area for younger children to explore and play,” said Ms Radford.

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After distribution of preferences, she had received 42,658 votes as of Friday, September 12. Former Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill has conceded defeat. At the time Peninsula News went to press, counting of postal and absentee votes for the Robertson electorate had not been finalized and the result of the poll had not been declared. With just a 0.05 per cent increase in the Liberal party vote, Ms Wicks received 43.58 per cent of the first preference votes with a total of 35,133, which was 6574 more than Ms O’Neill received. Ms O’Neill suffered a swing against her of 4.33 per cent and received 35.43 per cent of first preference votes or 36,578 after distribution of preferences. Ms O’Neill, said it had “been a great honour to serve the people of Robertson for the last three years”. Ms Wicks said she was “humbled by the people of Robertson” for choosing her as their representative, and promised that the people of the electorate would no longer be taken for granted. “That stops now and I promise to be the strong voice in parliament that the people of the Central Coast need. “I’m proud that the first thing the Coalition government will do is scrap the carbon tax because it was the biggest issue residents raised with me. “I’m also looking forward to working with my Liberal counterparts on delivering the Coalition’s $21 million growth plan for the Central Coast. “I’d also like to thank everyone for their support. “I couldn’t have done it without the strong Liberal community and volunteers and my family,” said Ms Wicks. However, despite the strong vote for Ms Wicks, she was the preferred candidate at only six of 16 polling places around the Peninsula. Ms O’Neill said she has been overwhelmed with good wishes from locals. “I am proud of the work we have been able to accomplish in three years,” said Ms O’Neill. “Working to make a difference

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Deborah O’Neill concedes defeat iberal candidate for the Federal seat of Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks said she is “humbled by the people of Robertson” for choosing her as their representative with 52.52% of Two Candidate Preferred Votes recorded in her favour as of Monday, September 9.

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Deborah O’Neill remains more popular Labor’s Deborah O’Neill remained the more popular candidate on the Peninsula in the Federal election despite losing the seat of Robertson.

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O’Neill and 979 awarded to Ms Wicks. Patonga Progress Association saw one vote difference between Ms Wicks and Ms O’Neill with Ms Wicks recording 100 votes and Ms O’Neil 101. At Pearl Beach Community

Centre 172 of the 339 votes went to Ms Wicks with Ms O’Neill recording 49.26 per cent. Umina Community Hall recorded 1096 votes with 595 going to Ms O’Neill and 501 to Ms Wicks. Brisbane Water Secondary College’s Umina campus recorded 878 of the 1519 votes to Ms O’Neill and 641 to Ms Wicks. At Umina Uniting Church Community Centre, 926 of 1749 formal votes went to Ms O’Neill and 823 to Ms Wicks. Brisbane Water Secondary College’s Woy Woy Campus saw 829 of the 1547 votes awarded to Ms O’Neill and 718 to Ms Wicks while the Bays Community Hall saw Ms Wicks awarded 146 of the 290 votes and Ms O’Neill 144. Woy Woy Pre-poll Voting Centre saw Ms Wicks receive 4141 of the 7842 votes and Ms O’Neill 3701 while the Woy Woy South Progress Association saw Ms O’Neill receive 445 of the 848 votes and Ms Wicks receive 403. Website, 12 Sep 2013 Australian Electoral Commission

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Ms O’Neill received 11,811 votes at the Peninsula’s 13 polling booths, 51.87 per cent of the two-party vote of a total of 22,772 counted as of Friday. Ms O’Neill was also the preferred candidate at nine of the 13 booths. At Booker Bay Preschool, a total of 705 formal votes were received with Ms Wicks receiving 56.39 per cent with a total of 397 votes. Ettalong Beach Primary School recorded a total of 2555 formal votes with Ms O’Neill receiving 53.35 per cent with a total of 1363 votes. At Woy Woy South Primary School, Ms O’Neill received 1189 of the 2029 formal votes with 58.60 per cent. Umina Beach Public School recorded a total of 2052 formal votes with 1073 going to Ms

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Lucy Wicks wins Robertson for the people on the Coast whose voices were so often silenced under the previous Coalition Government. “We have delivered $55 million in health infrastructure for the Coast, $7 million for the GP Superclinic, $28.6 million for the Regional Cancer Centre, and $19.55 million to bring the Woy Woy Rehab back to life. “In the last term of the previous Liberal Government, Gosford Council received only $1 million. “Under Labor, in just three years, we have delivered $58 million for local roads, services and infrastructure. “Our local schools also received a much needed boost of $80 million for new classrooms, libraries and vital refurbishments. “The Labor Government of the 43rd Parliament delivered for the Central Coast. “We as a community need to make sure that the Abbott Government deliver on the few commitments he made and deliver the promises already in the Budget. “The F3-M2 Missing Link and the Kariong exit lane widening is already in the Budget and must be built. “Kibbleplex is in the Budget, and must be built. “And vague promises of a Regional Performing Arts Centre need to be clarified and fought for. “However, John Singleton’s influence is clear, by funding former Independent Lawrie McKinna, who delivered his preferences, secured the seat for the Liberal Party. “Labor stands for a fair go for all, not just for some. “I look forward to continuing to work for the people of the Central Coast, now and into the future. “I once again thank everyone for their support over the last three years,” said Ms O’Neill. As of Friday, a total of 94.13 per cent of the 85,636 votes were formal with 5.87 per cent listed as informal. About nine per cent of the votes were cast at the Woy Woy Pre-poll Voting Centre. Website, 12 Sep 2013 Australian Electoral Commission Media statement, 9 Sep 2013 Mary Doherty, Office of Lucy Wicks Media statement, 9 Sep 2013 Richard Mehrtens, Office of Deborah O’Neill

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Former member Ms Deborah O’Neill, who had a total of 47.49% of Two Candidate Preferred votes and 35.61% of first preference votes at the time Coast Community News went to press, conceded defeat and said it had “been a great honour to serve them [the people of Robertson] for the last three years”. Ms Wicks, who received 43% of first preference votes, said the people of Robertson would no longer be taken for granted. “That stops now and I promise to be the strong voice in parliament that the people of the Central Coast need. “I’m proud that the first thing the Coalition government will do is scrap the carbon tax because it was the biggest issue residents raised with me. “I’m also looking forward to working with my Liberal counterparts on delivering the Coalition’s $21 million growth plan for the Central Coast.

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“I’d also like to thank everyone for their support. “I couldn’t have done it without the strong Liberal community and volunteers and my family,” said Ms Wicks. Ms Wicks was the preferred candidate at 31 of 49 polling places in Robertson in the Two Candidate Preferred votes with Ms O’Neill the preferred candidate in the remaining 18 polling places in the electorate.

Ms O’Neill said she has been overwhelmed with good wishes from locals. “I am proud of the work we have been able to accomplish in three years,” said Ms O’Neill. “Working to make a difference for the people on the Coast whose voices were so often silenced under the previous Coalition Government. “We have delivered $55 million in health infrastructure for the

Coast, $7 million for the GP Superclinic, $28.6 million for the Regional Cancer Centre, and $19.55 million to bring the Woy Woy Rehab back to life. “In the last term of the previous Liberal Government, Gosford Council received only $1 million. “Under Labor, in just three years, we have delivered $58 million for local roads, services and infrastructure.

“Our local schools also received a much needed boost of $80 million for new classrooms, libraries and vital refurbishments. “The Labor Government of the 43rd Parliament delivered for the Central Coast. “We as a community need to make sure that the Abbott Government deliver on the few commitments he made and deliver the promises already in the Budget.

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Dobell still too close to call “The F3-M2 Missing Link and the Kariong exi lane widening is already in the Budget and must be built. “Kibbleplex is in the Budget, and must be built “And vague promises of a Regional Performing Arts Centre need to be clarified and fought for. “However, John Singleton’s influence is clear, by funding forme Independent Lawrie McKinna, who delivered his preferences, secured the seat for the Libera Party. “Labor stands for a fair go for all, not just fo some. “I look forward to continuing to work fo the people of the Centra Coast, now and into the future. “I once again thank everyone for their suppor over the last three years, said Ms O’Neill. As of Monday, a total o 79,564 of 100,761 votes had been counted with results from four polling places yet to be returned. 94.10% of the votes were formal with 5.90% listed as informal. Robertson was expected to have been lost by the Labor party in the previous election bu did not follow the nationa trend and was retained by Labor with a slim margin of 1.2%. Website, 9 Sep 2013 Australian Electora Commission

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Central Coast Chinese Cultural Festival a hit

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or fringes groups, then s of Wednesday, September 11, the Australian Electoral so they could make an the electorate. “I think the result we will get the people Commission (AEC) has declared the Federal seat of Dobell as a informed decision,” Ms Wynn said. in Dobell proved what behind us. “close seat”.

According to the AEC, a “close seat” is declared when the Two Candidate Preferred result is between 49.50% and 50.50%. At the time the Wyong Regional Chronicle went to press, the latest AEC ﬁgures showed the Liberal candidate for Dobell Ms Karen McNamara had a total of 50.42% of the Two Candidate Preferred votes. Dobell’s Labor candidate Ms Emma McBride had 49.58% of the Two Candidate Preferred votes. With 18.2% of the vote yet to be counted, only 626 votes separate the candidates. Ms McNamara, who so

far has received 41.02% of ﬁrst preference votes, ran an election campaign which spanned over a year. Ms McBride, who currently has 35.67% of ﬁrst preference votes, ran a much shorter campaign and was only endorsed as the Labor party’s candidate for Dobell four weeks prior to the election. Neither candidate responded when contacted by the Wyong Regional Chronicle for comment. The Federal seat of Dobell was previously held by Mr Craig Thomson, who became Member for Dobell in 2007.

Mr Thomson currently has 3.99% of ﬁrst preference votes. Mr Thomson said he was looking forward to spending more time with his family. “On election night, I became a private citizen,” Mr Thomson said. Greens candidate for Dobell Ms Sue Wynn has so far received 4.72% of ﬁrst preference votes. Ms Wynn said she was proud to have represented the Greens in Dobell and to have presented her party’s evidence-based policies to the electorate. “We used every means available to us with our extremely limited campaign funds to get our message out to voters

Ms Wynn thanked her stalwart members and supporters for their assistance in her campaign. “They all volunteered so that we could work towards achieving a caring society that looks after and protects the environment for us all,” she said. “The Greens will continue to be active on the Central Coast as a positive voice for a cleaner economy and a more caring society.” Palmer United candidate Ms Kate McGill, who currently has 3.40% of ﬁrst preference votes, said her party faced strong competition from high proﬁle parties and independents in

many of us have known for a long time – that is, the people of Dobell fear Coalition policies which is why the ALP still has support,” Ms McGill said. “I think the job for me over the next three years will be to lift the proﬁle of the party and provide the people of Dobell with the information they need to distinguish Palmer United Party as not the new kid on the block, but the best alternative for Dobell next time around. “Once the people of Dobell take time to look at our policies and digest the fact that they are not self-centred and indeed are policies that seek to beneﬁt all Australians rather than just lobby

“I look forward to keeping a close eye on whoever does win, as I suspect very little will change for the often forgotten and even more marginal seat of Dobell.” Prior to September 7, the status of the Dobell seat was undeﬁned. Of the votes counted so far, 7.52% of votes were informal votes.

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ow in its third year, the Central Coast Chinese Cultural Festival, held on Sunday, September 15, in Memorial Park at The Entrance, was deemed a success with thousands of locals turning out to celebrate the multicultural event. The event, which was organised by the China Australia Friendship Association, aimed to promote harmony and embrace both the strong Chinese community on the Coast as well as provide a platform for other local cultural groups living in the area to get together. The success of this event each year relies heavily on in-kind support and grant funding. In offering a hand to the China Australia Friendship Association, the Wallarah 2 Coal Project provided funding to support the weekend’s event by way of its Community Foundation grant program. The grant was received by China Australia Friendship Association and festival conveyor president

New playground in East Gosford

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he new playground at Elizabeth Ross Park in East Gosford was officially opened on Sunday, September 8.

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Larry Thomson, Central Coast Rugby Union

he first grade grand final of the Central Coast Rugby Union competition saw Avoca Beach defeat Terrigal at Woy Woy Oval by 22 points to 10.

In a match played before a record crowd, the winner was only decided late in the game. In typical grand final rugby, both teams gave it their all in a spirited and totally committed performance. There was nothing between the two teams in the first 40 minutes. Both teams had lengthy periods of attack but it was the defence of both teams that was the feature of the opening stanza. Whenever one of the teams went on the attack it was the great defence of the other, especially from their respective backlines, that nullified any of these attacking raids. The first half developed into a concerted arm wrestle. Possession was maintained for long periods but the teams just could not penetrate. There were a couple of missed penalty goal attempts and the scoreboard did not move in the first half. At halftime both teams were locked at nil all and the match was up for grabs. Both teams had several good performers in the first half. Terrigal were best served by lock Phil Heard, fullback Rob Richardson and centre Mitch Hirst. The best players for Avoca Beach were lock Peter Steele, halfback Julian Bacigalupo, and flanker Sam Fortey. Even though there were

no points scored in the first half, the opening 40 minutes was not without excitement as both teams went close to scoring on several occasions. Both teams did not take a close range shot at penalty goal in the first half and either decided to take the tap or the scrum option. Terrigal took a scrum close to the line rather than a penalty but the resulting play broke down with no result. Later in the half Avoca Beach took a quick tap right in front of the posts but saw the resulting backline line play held up over the line. Both teams went into the halftime huddle with high expectations, however, the second half continued much in the same vein. Both teams had periods of attack with no result, and the play was an even affair, however as the second half opened up, if anything, Avoca Beach gained a little more control. They opened the scoring

with a penalty goal in the seventh minute to take the lead in the grand final by three points to nil. Terrigal were quick to reply and, within three minutes, had squared the score at 3-3 with their own penalty goal. Avoca Beach then took a huge piece of the ascendancy when, three minutes later in the 10th minute, they crossed for the first try of the match. Their captain and lock Peter Steele crashed over close to the line after a strong maul. The conversion of this try had taken Avoca Beach to a handy 10 points to three lead early in the second half. The game then became a real battle in the forwards. Terrigal knew they almost had to score next to get back into the game, while Avoca Beach knew that seven points was not enough to lead by at this stage. Avoca Beach prop Luke Sheridan made two

successive runs which put his team on the go forward. At the 21st minute Avoca Beach scored their second try. A break down the sideline saw winger Matt Anderson cross in the corner for an unconverted try and Avoca Beach had jumped to a lead of 15 points to three. This remained the score for the next quarter of an hour. In those 15 minutes both teams tried everything. Just as time was getting away, Terrigal made a late surge and, in the 36th minute, their lock Phil Heard crossed for a try after a strong run. The conversion of this try by Rob Richardson made the score 15-10 and the match was on in the final few minutes remaining. But in typical Premiership winning form, Avoca Beach responded quickly. Within two minutes they crossed for the match winning try.

Halfback Julian Bacigalupo capped off a great game by crossing for the try and the conversion by Matt Maloney took Avoca Beach to a 22-10 lead and to the First Grade Premiership. As Avoca Beach captain Peter Steele said in his premiership acceptance speech, it was their “toughest game of the season by far”. Avoca Beach had won their ninth premiership in the last 11 years, and their second on the trot. Terrigal will take a lot out of the match, and although disappointed, they know they will be a force in Central Coast rugby in the years to come. In the second grade grand final, Avoca Beach defeated Terrigal by 32 points to 29. In what proved an exciting and close grand final, the match was won after the fulltime hooter.

Terrigal led by 29 points to 25 at the hooter but a try by Avoca Beach after fulltime secured them the premiership in this grade The score changed continually throughout the match and both teams knew they could win it. Terrigal scored five tries to four so the close loss was even more upsetting. Avoca Beach half back Mitch Ward directed play well throughout, while Terrigal’s number eight Sam Kearney made many strong runs. The third grade grand final saw Terrigal defeat Northlakes by 27 points to 19. Terrigal got away to a good lead and early in the second half led by 27-7, and it seemed it was all over bar the shouting. But Northlakes made a real contest of it late in the match with two tries to get within eight points of Terrigal. Both teams scored three tries each but Terrigal always appeared to be in control. The win saw the Terrigal third grade team go through the season undefeated. The U19 grand final was a hard fought and close contest throughout. Terrigal won the match by the single point, defeating The Entrance by 6-5. The Entrance scored the only try in the match in the first half and went to the halftime break leading by 5-3 It was typically dour grand final rugby with neither team able to make the break on the scoreboard. Terrigal fullback Alex Herridge kicked the only points of the second half, with his second penalty goal, and this took them to the U19 premiership.

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Interest in Performing Arts Centre well received

Dale Watson and His Lonestars to play at Woodport

Lisa Kelly, Central Coast Conservatorium of Music

entral Coast Conservatorium of Music business director Mr Frank Cubirka said he was pleased to see the local interest in the establishment of the new Performing Arts Centre in Gosford. “Such announcements are very welcome by the Central Coast Conservatorium as we have been waiting for over 10 years for suitable accommodations for our rapidly expanding student clientele base, in addition to a number of suitable performance spaces,” said Mr Cubirka. “As well as the significant benefits that may be realised from having an acoustic concert hall on the Central Coast, the Conservatorium will also benefit from new premises in which to operate our teaching activities as current premises, while being central to Gosford, are

somewhat substandard (as recently commented on by a member of the public). “Our current parking facilities are also inadequate. “We look forward with enthusiasm to finally occupy premises where such a high level of music training and education, as well as performance, can be offered to our next generation, and this is true of all Conservatorium stakeholders including students and parents, tutors and staff and our management board. “At this point in proceedings, we must express our sincere

appreciation to the previous and current management boards, Conservatorium directors, current and past tutors and staff of the Central Coast Conservatorium, Gosford City Council, the Regional Development Corporation, Friends of the Performing Arts Precinct (FOPAP), the University of Newcastle, Conservatorium sponsors and supporters, and last but not least our Conservatorium students and parents, who have lobbied tirelessly for this to finally come to fruition,” said Mr Cubirka.

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ale Watson and His Lonestars have announced additional stops to their 2013 Australian tour including the Woodport Inn at Erina on Sunday, December 8.

A member of the Austin Music Hall of Fame, Watson stands alongside many other musical greats from the Lone Star State with names such as Willie Nelson, Waylon and George Strait. Dale has established himself as one of the forerunning crusaders against the ‘Nashville Rash’ that has been plaguing the country music industry. Watson released his 21st album, ‘El Rancho Azul’ which was recorded at Willie Nelson’s Pedernales Studio in Austin to critical acclaim. His second album on Grammy Award Winning

label Red House Records, recorded at Memphis Studio, portrays a synonymous vibe to the likes of country music superstars Johnny Cash, Elvis and Carl Perkins. Dale Watson and

Art and craft show in Woy Woy W

oy Woy’s Mary Mac’s Place will hold an art and craft show and fashion parade in September raise funds to keep assisting the people of the Peninsula. Mary Mac’s Place helps people in need in the area

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services. The art show will be held on Saturday, September 21, from 2pm until 7pm and Sunday, September 22, from 10am until 2pm.

His Lonestars create an original and crowd pleasing performance. Inked with tattoos and dressed to impress, Dale mixes humour and sorrow into his shows.

Christine Burge, Mary Mac’s Place

Works by members of the Ettalong Beach Art and Craft Centre will be available to purchase on these days and the Rotary Club will also provide a

sausage sizzle. On the evening of Saturday, September 21, fashions from the Victoria Black Boutique will be showcased from 7pm.

Gorokan Pharmacy GOROKAN PHARMACY has a care clinic in the pharmacy. It is a health experience concept to manage and improve the long term health of customers. Gorokan care clinic has health professionals that includes pharmacists, naturopath, dietician, baby nurse and a beautician to provide a holistic remedy for customers. Gorokan care clinics does health assessment checks and one of the topic to be discussed this edition is cholesterol. Elevated cholesterol levels are a very important indicator of risk of heart attack and stroke. For this reason Gorokan care clinic is able to monitor levels of cholesterol and ensure they are at a safe level. Our pharmacists are able to discuss your cholesterol medications and collaborate with our very own naturopath to manage your cholesterol. Gorokan care clinic's naturopath Danielle will discuss the different kinds of food to lower cholesterol. She will also provide herbal remedies and tips on enhancing elimination of cholesterol through bile, modifying lipid ratios and protecting your blood vessels. Therefore come to Gorokan care clinic in Gorokan Guardian pharmacy and let our pharmacist and naturopath guide you to the best ways of lowering your cholesterol.

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Bridge club raises $980

Jenny Buckley, Brisbane Water Bridge Club

Grassroots music initiative launched

Nerissa Magee, Brilliant Logic

nnov8Central Music launched its new grassroots initiative The Coast Sessions project on Friday, September 6, which aspires to develop and support the music industry on the Central Coast through an album launch and an original music competition which will run until Friday, October 18. The competition and album component of The Coast Sessions aims to showcase the musical talent of both wellknown and up and coming musicians on the Central Coast. The competition calls for residents of Gosford and Wyong LGAs to enter a piece of original music, of any genre of musical form, for a chance to earn one of 16 places on The Coast Sessions double album, which will be released for sale in early 2014.

risbane Water Bridge Club successfully raised $980 at its annual Jean Pelham Charity Day on Monday, September 9.

The day was granted a success with support from club members and the community at the Peninsula Leisure Centre. Winners of the event were Shirley and Noel Crockett, with Hope Tomlinson and Barry Foster

in second place and Felicity Fane and Heather Brown in third. Special thanks were given to Heather Munday, Bobbie Lyons, Lucy Van Der Veen and helpers for their contribution to the Club. The Club also held its

Novice Pairs Championship the following day and the winners were Ann and John Wilson with Theo Chadwick and Fay Cole in second and Alma Van Der Walt and Draudi Odewahn in third.

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to put the Central Coast on the map. “The Coast Sessions is part of a larger vision and long-term approach to the music industry on the Central Coast. “We are seeking to establish a collaborative industry that facilitates innovative ideas, sustainable growth, jobs and pathways for aspiring artists. “This is an amazing opportunity for local musicians and artists to showcase their art.”

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Noel and Shirley Crockett

Successful artists will feature alongside renowned Central Coast artists on The Coast Sessions CD and gain the first steps in launching a successful career. “The beauty of this initiative is that it is bigger than just a competition,” Innov8Central Music chairperson Mr David Bacon said. “This is about more than one individual, rather we want to elevate our artists and shine a light on the whole region, we want

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he Real People Doing Real Things Community Building Awards Ceremony will be held on Tuesday, November 26, at Avoca Beach Surf Club.

The Central Coast Community Building Awards have become one of the Coast’s premier awards events since its inception in 2006. The awards are organised by the Central Coast Community Congress and are a platform to recognise and acknowledge community building initiatives across the region and showcase the invaluable community contribution of public and

private organisations and paid and unpaid workers. Recognition through these awards includes motivation and inspiration for people to get involved in their community, encouragement of innovative practice, opportunities to develop and strengthen partnerships, increasing social inclusion, encouragement of intergenerational interaction, and a chance to showcase often overlooked

local neighbourhood achievements. Nominations are now open for the Young Person aged 12 to 18 years, Voluntary Group-Organisation, Not for Profit Organisation, Business Community Building Initiative, Social Enterprise Project, Community Partnership Project and Community Partnership Event categories. Entries close at 5pm on Friday, October 11.

Dad’s Day Out

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Trivia Night Fundraiser will be held at Gosford RSL on Saturday, October 19, which aims to help raise funds for Louise Munnoch Anderson who has had a difficult journey with breast cancer.

Ms Anderson was diagnosed in 2008, at the age of 46, with a rare stage four triple negative inflammatory breast cancer, and has been battling the disease for the last five years. In her fight against the disease, Louise has had a double mastectomy, a two month stay in ICU on heart, lung and dialysis machines, continual rounds of chemotherapy, radiation

therapy and more. Her stay in ICU also resulted in muscular deterioration, which meant having to learn how to walk unaided again. While undergoing an array of treatments over the years, Louise has also tried to maintain a full time job and has carried out various motherly duties to her 11 and 13-year-old daughters, both of whom were former Point Clare

Public School students. To assist with the mounting burden of medical and pharmaceutical bills from Louise’s life prolonging medical treatments, a Trivia Night Fundraiser will be held, which aims to take some of the financial hardship from the Anderson family. The fundraiser will also include raffle prizes and auctions.

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imed at celebrating the important role men play in the lives of their children and family, Dad’s Day Out will take place at Lake Munmorah Reserve on Sunday, October 13.

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San Remo Neighbourhood Centre in top 10

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Snap Fitness Gosford holds successful open day

Erika Hanratty, NSW/ACT Regional Achievement and Community Awards

Kaitlin Watts

he San Remo Neighbourhood Centre has been shortlisted as a top 10 semi-finalist in the Prime Super Community of the Year Award – Population Under 15,000 category for the 2013 NSW-ACT Regional Achievement and Community Awards. The San Remo Neighbourhood Centre tackles societal issues, with entrenched disadvantage such as long term unemployment, mental health, graffiti harm and poverty being the focus of their work. The Centre has supported the most vulnerable people through its diverse programs and services. It has built on the assets and strengths of the community by providing the infrastructure, programs and projects to support people’s

mental, physical and social well-being. The semi-finalists will be reviewed and three finalists of the Prime Super Community of the Year Award will be announced after the official judging day held on Thursday, September 19. The finalists will be presented at the gala presentation to be held at the Newcastle Leagues Club on Saturday, October 26, where the winner will be announced and awarded $5,000.

Some of the crowd gathered to watch the seminar by former Mr Olympia, Mr Australia and Mr Tasmania Tony Geamall at Snap Fitness Gosford’s open day

nap Fitness Gosford celebrated its first birthday with an open day event on Saturday, September 14, which treated both members and non-members to a range of free services and exclusive offers.

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The open day saw over 200 people enjoy the various free activities on offer including a jumping castle, barbecue, beautician, life coach and chiropractor. The day also featured a

osford Council’s The Hill Youth Centre will host Kariong’s first ever Blue Light Disco from 7:30pm to 9:30pm on Friday, September 20. The event is a collaboration of a number of community organisations, being held in partnership with Kariong Community Drug Action Team (CDAT), Brisbane Water Local Area Command and Umina PCYC. The Hill Youth Centre acting coordinator Ms Haley Burgess said the event was an opportunity for young people in the area to responsibly celebrate the last day of school term. “We are very excited to be hosting Kariong’s fist ever Blue Light Disco event. “These events give young people aged 12 to 17 years an opportunity to come together within the local community, socialise, interact and have fun in a fully supervised

environment. “The event will feature a DJ, canteen and, being held on the last day of school term, provides an opportunity for young people to celebrate the start of their holidays,” Ms Burgess said. All Blue Light events are drug and alcohol free and supervised by officers of the NSW Police Force. Doors open at 7pm and there are no pass-outs. Tickets are $5 per person and can be pre-purchased from Tuesday to Friday from 3pm to 5.30pm at The Hill. Tony Geamall with Snap Fitness Gosford trainer Carey Greentree

free question and answer session with former Mr Olympia, Mr Australia and Mr Tasmania Tony Geamall which covered bodybuilding, posing, training and nutrition. The celebration aimed to not only entice new members to view the facilities but give something back to the club’s loyal members. “That’s why we had all the free giveaways, lucky door prizes, free barbecue and free jumping castle,” said Snap Fitness Gosford manager Allan Callow. Mr Callow said he was “very happy with the result and with the new members that signed up”. “We had a target for the day for new membership sales and we well and truly achieved that. “We got a better result than what we were hoping for so I was really happy with that.” Mr Callow said one of Advertisement

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the big benefits of the day would be the follow on signups from people who were impressed with the gym and its facilities. “Anyone who came in on the day was extremely impressed with our facilities, with how modern all of our equipment is, how clean all of the facilities are and all of the staff that we have available, so that’s really going to benefit us because it’s just got our presence right out there, even stronger than it already was.”

The gym, which opened at the start of September last year, offers a range of facilities including a full cardio area, pin loaded weights, free weights section, showers and lockers with supplements also available for sale. The gym has extended its first birthday sale until the end of September which includes no joining fee, two weeks free, $12.95 per week and $49 for the access card. Snap Fitness Gosford is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week with no contracts.

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and a half hours you won’t get a bit bored as captain Alan Draper will entertain you with his special historical version as you round each bend in the waters the lady Kendall sails. She [that’s the vessel] lifts anchor at 9:30 in the morning and gracefully leaves Gosford behind as she steams the Brisbane Water toward Woy Woy. Your journey will take in Dangar Island, Milson Island, Scotland Island, and Lion Island. You will see Refuge Bay, Broken Bay, the Pittwater, and Palm Beach all from a different perspective. See hugely expensive homes embracing the water’s edge and get up close and personal with HMAS Parramatta.

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osford Imperial Shopping Centre will host a number of school holiday activities for kids these September-October holidays, including a Magic Show, Kindi Farm and a Plaster Toy arena. JD’s World of Magic stage show will bring a mixture of magic tricks, juggling and balloon sculptures for kids to enjoy each day at 11am and 1pm, from Monday, September 23 until Friday, September 27. A Kindi Farm will be set up, which will give kids the opportunity to feed, pet and groom a number of soft, cute and cuddly baby animals.

e live in arguably the most beautiful region in New South Wales, let alone Australia.

We are surrounded by hinterlands and we nestle alongside a beautiful waterway known as Brisbane Water. You may have heard that over the past decade, yes decade or indeed longer, many politicians and developers have wanted to grow the Gosford Waterfront, home of the MV Lady Kendall ll, into something special. However, nothing has happened yet, mainly because no-one can agree! One thing we do agree on is the best way to see this marvellous waterway is by boat. There is so much of it that it takes a round trip of six and a half hours to see. And during those six

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The Lady Kendall ll sails magnificently under the Hawkesbury Bridge past Milson Island to view the old wreck, HMAS Parramatta. Captain and Starship director, Alan Draper, says. “We have the best waterways bar none right here on Gosford’s doorstep.” “Seeing it all from the water has to be the best way.” You will get a real sailing feel with the ocean swell as you pass from the Hawkesbury River to Pittwater passing Lion Island. For me, this was particularly enjoyable, feeling the vessel gently pitch and roll. Pittwater is full of marinas, yachts, motor cruisers, and the like everywhere. The white glistening hulls contrast the blue water making the scene somehow magical. It is interesting to see the many ‘water only’ communities where shopping is by boat and not by car. You will see three national parks from a more visual way than ever before. The round trip of St Huberts Island is spectacular as is the many boating and yachting marinas en route. Of course six and a half hours breathing sea air gets the appetite active

and Starship provides morning tea, a buffet lunch, and afternoon tea, just enough so that you won’t get too hungry. There is also a fully licensed bar on board, but beware those who may indulge a little too much as the captain reserves the right to ‘keel haul’ you if your consumption is excessive. Leaving Pittwater you finally turn homeward bound and again feel the gentle swell passing Lion Island on the way back to Gosford. On a good day you would have given and received many welcome waves from other ‘boaties’ on the trip. There is a strange feeling we all belong and are great friends, even though strangers. Eventually we find ourselves back on Brisbane Water and watch from the bow as Gosford gets closer and closer, the sun is sinking toward the horizon and the City begins to loom large. It’s now four in the afternoon and you berth. What better way to spend a day than this. I wish I had Alan Draper’s office for a while! Thanks to owner and director, Louise deMartin, we have two tickets to give away, see page two for details.

The Kindi Farm will take place from Monday, September 30, until Friday, October 4, from 11am to 2pm daily. Kids will also get the chance to create their own plaster fun masterpiece at Robyn’s Plaster Toys arena, which will be set up from 10am to 4pm daily, with dozens of plaster styles and paints to choose from.

Faery Celebrations Saturday 21 September 2013 Guided Walk with Faery Godmother and elemental Cisum. Starts 1pm Celebrate t he energies of the Elementals, Faerys and Nature Spirits. Join Faeryllen with Seed Plan ng at 3pm for the Spring Celebra on. Equinox Celebra on 5pm. Ancient Wisdom - Crystals Toning and Agnihotrafire cleansing. Campfire sing-a-long 6pm - campfire and popular songs for all Saturday night and camp over. TiPis available for overnight bookings @ $60pp pis@foresto ranquility.com.au

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School Holiday Activities Sept 21-Oct 7

Walkabout Wildlife Park a great day out

Food and wine fair at Pearl Beach

hy not visit some of Australia’s friendliest Aussie animals these school holidays at the Walkabout Wildlife Park in Calga.

There are plenty of animals to pat, feed and see including kangaroos, emus, wallabies, dingoes, wombats and many more. A number of animal shows will be run daily,

giving visitors the chance to see some of the animals up close. Kids will also receive a Wild Worksheet to help them find the animals at Walkabout Park and learn

some fascinating facts about them at the same time. The Walkabout Wildlife Park is open daily from 9am to 5pm.

Alice in Wonderland in Wyong T

he Wyong Musical Theatre Company will present an Alice in Wonderland musical at the Wyong Memorial Hall during the first week of the school holidays, from September 20 until September 28.

The stage show aims to bring the fun and adventure of Alice’s story to life, through an imaginative musical adaptation of the childhood favourite, Alice in Wonderland. The young local cast, aged between eight and 18, are set to provide fun and entertainment for all ages, especially the younger audiences. Tickets are available for five matinee shows and four evening shows during the first week of the school holidays and cost $20 per person.

he Pearl Beach Progress Association will host its sixth Food and Wine Fair at Pearl Beach Memorial Hall on Saturday, September 28, from 10am to 5pm.

Amazement Amusement Park a great day out T

he Amazement Amusement Park at Yarramalong Valley will host a number of great activities for the whole family to enjoy these spring school holidays. The Amusement Park hosts an animal farm for kids to interact and learn about animals such as ponies, alpacas, sheep, emus, turkeys, ducks, geese, chickens, rabbits, and guinea pigs. Visitors can explore their way through a number of the Park’s unique hedge mazes including the Loveheart Maze, the Lilli Pilli Maze, the Memorial

Maze, the Finger Fortune Maze, the Rope Maze, and the Mini Stone Henge Maze. Families can also participate in the Park’s Fun Races or explore the 16 acre property in an adult pedal car. There are a variety of courtyard games which include floor puzzles, spring free trampolines, a kids’ sandpit, cricket,

volleyball, badminton, basketball, soccer, croquet and more. Visitors can also enjoy some home cooked country style meals while overlooking the grounds at the Amazement Games Cafe. The Amazement Amusement Park will be open every day in the school holidays, 8:30am to 4pm.

The community fundraising activity has been known to draw large crowds all in search of gourmet food and boutique wines. “We will be showcasing three Hunter based boutique wineries with regulars, Wollombi Wines, and Finch Lane Wines returning and new this year, Catherine Vale Wines,” said Pearl Beach Progress Association communications officer Ms Lynne Lillico. “If you love food, choose from the Central Coast’s very own Little Creek Cheeses or Hunter Olives

and Processing products, Simon’s Wollombi Pantry and a favourite each year, Maggie’s Farm, selling wood fired bread, fresh organic vegetables, homemade chutney, jams and delicious pickles. “Margin’s Mushroom, a Central Coast identity, is always an early sellout, and Crooked Creek’s savoury and sweet biscuits with their homemade Christmas puddings return once again adding flavour to the food mix. “New this year is Marc’s Patisserie, a homemade array of mouth-watering chocolate, pastry and

cakes. “Acorn Garden Centre, situated on the Central Coast, will be selling edible plants and herbs to entice the gardener in us all. “In addition, experience an exotic range of Laguna Lavender products to appeal to the senses. “The event promises to be the best ever so come along and have some fun,” said Ms Lillico. Two gourmet hampers filled with food and wine, donated by the exhibitors, will be raffled with proceeds going toward hall maintenance.

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School Holiday Activities Sept 21-Oct 7

Circus skills workshops for kids

Bambara exhibition to be officially opened T

entral Coast Youth Club will host a Circus Stuff Workshop and Circus Stuff Aerial Workshop these school holidays on Wednesday, October 2, at their base in Niagara Park. The Circus Stuff Workshop has been designed for children aged six to 12 years. The action-packed workshop will teach kids an array of tricks and skills such as tight-rope walking, tumbling, juggling, stilt walking, plate spinning, balancing and more. Kids will also be able to take home their own balloon animals to impress family and friends with.

The workshop will run from 10am to 1pm and costs $40 per person. The Circus Stuff Aerial Workshop offers kids a fun way to experience and learn aerial skills in a safe environment. Participants will have the opportunity to learn basic tumbling skills before having a go on the aerial hoop, the static trapeze and the silks. The trainers on the

day will be made up of professional performers who teach at the Young Talent School Central Coast. The aerial workshop will run from 10am to 11:30am for kids aged eight to11 years and from 11:30am to 1pm for kids aged eight to 16 years. The Circus Stuff Aerial Workshop costs $31 per person.

he Bambara – Celebrating a Moment in Time exhibition will be officially opened at the Erina Centre on Saturday, September 21.

Twenty of the Central Coast’s artists and photographers have volunteered their time and talent to produce the Bambara – Celebrating a Moment in Time exhibition, which celebrates a significant milestone in the Bambara campaign, after Gosford Council recently purchased one of the blocks. This year’s event also aims to draw attention to the flora and fauna currently at risk in the Kariong and Bambara region. Exhibition curators Glenn Hambleton and Paul Macklin share the view that the exhibition will help to

celebrate and preserve a glimpse of what currently exists, and provide the chance to share it with future generations. “When we think of the area around Kariong we know that things can change very quickly,” curator and 20 year veteran of Kariong Mr Glenn Hambleton said. “The exhibitions have been initiated to capture and document this significant landscape and its unique qualities. “Open your eyes to what we have here; it’s impressive and very special.” “The park and surrounds of Kariong are incredibly rich in flora, fauna and

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School Holiday Activities Sept 21-Oct 7

Cap in Hand to play at Troubadour

Pirate Pete at Toukley and Tuggerah

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ids can enjoy a show from Pirate Pete these school holidays as he heads to both Toukley Community Hall and Tuggerah Library on Thursday, September 26. Pirate Pete will be performing a number of easy to follow sing-along action songs based around the Pirate theme. Dressed in his pirate attire including his red leather pirate boots, pirate

hat with feathers, and large golden earrings, Pirate Pete will also bring his treasure chest for kids to explore at the end of his performance. The cost of the show is $4, and each child

attending will receive a pirate headband to wear during their pirate journey. Pirate Pete will perform at Toukley Community Hall from 10:30am and at Tuggerah Library from 1:30pm.

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n Indoor Archery program will be held on Monday, September 23, for children aged eight to 15 years at the Gosford Indoor Archery Centre.

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of archery and focuses on teaching archery skills in a fun and safe environment.

The program costs $20 and runs from 10am to 12 noon.

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ydney country rock and blues band, WildSeed, will perform in Woy Woy on Saturday, September 21.

The four piece band comprises Peter Vesperman on vocals, Alan Bruce on bass and vocals, Jason Aquilina on guitar and vocals and Geoff Zenner on drums, vocals and harmonica. WildSeed have released two albums, five singles and four videos. The band won the national section of the Victorian and National Country Music Awards (instrumental), were finalists in the 2010 MUSICOZ awards, received final places in various Tamworth award ceremonies including the People’s Choice awards, TIRARA awards, the

he October 26 Troubadour Folk Club concert will feature the Cap in Hand duo at the Woy Woy CWA Hall from 7pm.

Cap in Hand is a folk duo comprising Nigel Walters (Wheeze and Suck band) and Dave Spira. Dave plays finger style acoustic guitar in a range of open tunings while Nigel sings, plays finger style guitar, mandolin and

cello mandolin. The pair have played music together for several years, appearing at a number of folk festivals and are regular performers at Hornsby Folk Club. With influences including Nic Jones, Martin Simpson, Simon Fox and Bill Mize, their music ranges from traditional to contemporary. In addition, they both write many of the songs and tunes that they

perform. Their newly released first album ‘Harlequin’ highlights Dave’s finger style guitar playing and song writing skills as well as Nigel’s vocals and sensitive musical accompaniment on guitar and cello mandolin. The album has a balanced mix of traditional and contemporary songs and tunes, including four tracks written by Dave and Nigel.

Malcolm Catt Memorial Piano Recital at Gosford T

he Malcolm Catt Memorial Piano Recital will be held at Gosford Uniting Church on Sunday, September 29, at 2pm.

Tamworth Songwriters Association and were finalists in the Australian Songwriters Association’s annual competition. The band will perform at The Bayview Hotel from 8pm and will play

covers of hits by Kieth Urban, The Eagles, Creedence, Clearwater, The Stones, Eric Clapton, Tim McGraw, Neil Young and many other Australian country rock originals.

Central Coast Conservatorium of Music Australian Music Education Board eighth grade student Patrick Harrison and Associate in Music, Australia, students Irene Fang and Dylan Kelly will present their work at the inaugural event, made

possible by a donation from the family of the late Dr Malcolm Catt. Dr Catt was a fine pianist who contributed to the musical life of the Central Coast. He also served the community as an obstetrician-gynecologist

for many years, delivering well over 1,000 babies during his career. Entry into The Malcolm Catt Memorial Piano Recital is by a suggested donation of $10 which includes afternoon tea.

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Markets on the Coast Irregular Markets Saturday September 28 The Impact Centre Markets 19 Chetwynd Road, Erina 9am-2pm Pearl Beach Food & Wine Fare Pearl Beach Memorial Hall 10am-5pm

Saturday 28 & Sunday 29 September Rotary Club of Terrigal Book Sale Terrigal Rotary Hall, Duffy’s Road 8am onwards

Regular Markets 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 Saturday September 21 Green Point Monthly Market Day and Car Boot Sale Green Point Baptist Church 9am-2pm Terrigal Market Day 92 Serpentine Road 9am-1pm The Handmade and Boutique Market The Hive in Erina Fair 9am- 5pm The Entrance Farmers Markets Memorial Park, The Entrance 9am– 1pm Sunday September 22 Avoca Beachside Markets Heazlett Park Foreshore 9am-2pm Saturday September 28 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 29 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 October 5 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 October 6 Terrigal Wamberal Lions Club Car Boot Sale Terrigal Lagoon Reserve 9am-1pm Saturday October 12 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 Cnr Forest Rd & Wyee Rd 9am - 2pm Sunday October 13 Mangrove District Markets Corner Wisemans Ferry Road and Waratah Road 8am- 2pm Peninsula Waterfront Art & Produce Market Anderson Reserve 10am- 3pm

Nancy Ayton, Champions Mountain Organics

he Mangrove Mountain Country Market, which will be held on Sunday, September 29, at Mangrove Mountain Hall and Reserve, will launch a number of new stalls as part of the Market’s celebration of springtime. Kath’s Gourmet Brunches stall will be run by Kath, who has been cooking professionally for more than 20 years and said she really understands nutrition and food as medicine as part of health and wellbeing. “An example of what I will be serving includes delicious organic bircher muesli topped with fresh fruits, organic yoghurt and local honey; parsnip and barley fritters with a herbed feta salad and a poached organic egg drizzled with zhoug; a zucchini and almond tart with a sumac and lemon dressing, topped with grilled haloumi; wholemeal banana bread; and very special organic

herbal teas,” Kath said. The Wood Fired Pizza Company will also set up a stall which will offer traditional Italian wood fired pizzas using authentic Italian pizza bases. Popular regular stalls will return to offer marketgoers high quality, locally sourced food and hand crafted items. Greenmile Boers Meat

and BBQ will have a large range of freshly butchered grass fed meats. Little Creek Cheese Company will offer an array of cheese produce and Champion’s Mountain Organics stall will offer fresh, organic salads, seasonal vegetables and fruit. Alvin’s coffee van will be offering hot coffee, Joy

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garage sale will be held on Saturday, September 21, at a Woy Woy fast food restaurant to raise money for world hunger relief. The event will be held at Woy Woy KFC from 9am with a number of events run by the store throughout the month of September to raise money

for world hunger relief. All items are donated by staff and local families with the events run by staff who donate their time.

Market day at Toukley Adel Firth-Mason, St Luke’s Anglican Church Toukley

t Luke’s Anglican Church Toukley will hold a market day on Saturday, October 12, from 9am until 2pm. The day will feature a number of stalls selling items such as craft, bric-a-brac, books, toys and clothes. There will also be a white elephant stall and a sausage sizzle, with coffee, tea, slices and cold drinks available to purchase throughout the day.

Lynch will supply her Soul Food Gluten Free jams and preserves and Chuck’s Kitchen sauces and Dan’s Chili products will also be available. A number of other market stalls will host wooden, carved and hand crafted items, clothing and craft.

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Book Bonanza Fair will be held at Umina Beach PCYC on the weekend of October 5 and 6 from 9am to 5pm. The fair, which is being run by the Rotary Club of Woy Woy, will feature a selection of books across a range of categories including humour, cooking, entertainment, hobbies, business, travel, health and education. Books, CDs, DVDs and kids’ games will be sold for $2 each with all proceeds going to Umina Beach PCYC.

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nternational Talk Like a Pirate Day will be celebrated in Gosford on Saturday, September 21, with a Cruise in Company and Treasure Hunt on Brisbane Water. The event, run by the NSW State Transit Authority and supported by BIAS Boating Australia, is designed to encourage

youth participation in sailing and help raise funds for the Make-a-Wish Foundation. Beginning at the

Gosford Public Wharf at 11am, participants will float along and finish at Couche Park in Koolewong.

Kids Multi-Sports Day at Niagara Park C

entral Coast Youth Club at Niagara Park will host a Kids Multi-Sports Day for children aged between six and 13 years on Wednesday, September 25.

The jam-packed day will include trampolining, indoor hockey, indoor volleyball, soccer and much more.

Kids will also get to enjoy a sausage sizzle and an ice block for lunch. The Sports Day will run from 9am to 3pm and

costs $25 for the first child and $20 for additional sibling(s).

Thursday September 19 The Rhythm Hut grand opening, The Rhythm Hut, Gosford, 6:30pm

Friday September 20 Battle of the Bands U18 semi final, The Hub, Erina Dying with Dignity quarterly meeting, Meeting room 3, The Hive, Erina Fair, Kincumber, 10am Central CoastPlayground Under 18s featuring Ministry of Sound: Session 10, The Hub, Erina, 6:30pm10:30pm Premier Ensembles Concert, Gosford Anglican Church, 7pm Blue Light Disco, The Hill Youth Centre, Kariong, 7:30pm-9:30pm Brackets and Jam, Kincumba mountain, 7pm Evolution Youth Service open night, Evolution Youth Centre, Woy Woy

Saturday September 21 Wyong Neighbourhood Centre’s Annual Ladies Pamper Day, Watanobbi Community Centre, 2pm4pm Mary Mac’s Place art short, Mary Mac’s Place, Woy Woy, 2pm-7pm Annual Ladies Pamper Day, Watanobbi Community Centre, 2pm4pm Central Coast Home Expo. Central Coast Grammar School, Erina Heights Cruise in Company and Treasure Hunt, Gosford Public Wharf, 11am A Night to Remember,

Wednesday September 25

Ettalong Beach War Memorial Club Bambara – Celebrating a Moment in Time exhibition opening, Erina Centre Garage Sale, Woy Woy KFC, 9am Arts, Crafts and Hobbies Fair, Tarragal Glen Retirement Village, Erina, 9am-2pm

Grandma Moses exhibition, 10:30am-4pm, Gosford 50+ Leisure and Learning Centre Mini Olympics, Lake Munmorah Reserve, 10am-12pm Gosford Bush Poets, Gosford Hotel, 7pm Euchre Tournament, Mingara, 6:30pm

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Thursday September 26

Mary Mac’s Place art short, Mary Mac’s Place, Woy Woy, 10am-2pm Central Coast Home Expo. Central Coast Grammar School, Erina Heights Avoca Beachside Markets, Heazlett Park Foreshore, 9am-2pm Broadwater Social Coffe Rd, Carrack Rd Kincumber to Davistown and back, 9am, free Family Bicycle Fair, Kincumber Hotel, 10am2pm, free Bicycle Film Festival, Avoca Beach Picture Theatre, 5:30pm-8pm, free

Community morning tea, Village Central Wyong. 10am-12pm

Monday September 23 Kariong OOSH Vacation Care program, Kariong Neighbourhood Centre

Tuesday September 24 National Seniors Australia – Wyong Branch monthly meeting, Club Tuggerah, 1:15pm

Friday September 27 Chris Masters talk, Central Coast Leagues Club, 6pm

Saturday September 28 The Impact Centre Markets, Erina, 9am-2pm Food and Wine Fair, Pearl Beach Memorial Hall, 10am-5pm Bucketty and District Rural Fire Brigade open day, 9am-2pm, Bucketty and District Rural Fire Brigade Plant Lovers Fair, Kariong Mountains High School, 9am-4pm

Sunday September 29 Breakfast in the Bays, Woy Woy Bay Community Hall Five Lands featuring Samba Ninja, The Rhythm Hut, Gosford, 5pm

ids can enjoy racing one another these school holidays at Slotz-A-Fun’s slot cars arena located in Charmhaven.

This somewhat hidden arena of fun provides a safe, fun and entertaining atmosphere for people of all ages to enjoy racing slot cars.

Slotz-A-Fun hosts three large permanent tracks with a total of 20 lanes and every track is equipped with computerized lap timing and professional

hand controllers. Kids will have a chance to race each other for the fastest time or just test their skills on the different available tracks.

Malcolm Catt Memorial Piano Recital, Gosford Uniting Church, 2pm Plant Lovers Fair, Kariong Mountains High School, 9am-4pm Mangrove Mountain Country Market, Mangrove Mountain Hall and Reserve

Tuesday October 1 Spirituality in the Pub, Grange Hotel function room, 7:30pm-9pm

Wednesday October 2 Mini Olympics, Hamlyn Terrace Community and Sports Facility, 10am-12pm A Walk in the Park, Kibble Park, Gosford, 10am-2pm

Thursday October 3 Jazz show, Gospel Garden Sanctuary, Umina, 7pm

Saturday October 5 100 game Bingo Marathon, Peninsula Community Centre, 1:30pm Book Bonanza Fair, Umina Beach PCYC, 9am5pm Lateral Stitchers Group exhibition, Woy Woy CWA Hall, 9am-5pm

Sunday October 6 Central Coast Blues Society jam session, Breakers Country Club, Wamberal, 6pm-9pm Market Day, Point Clare Community Hall Walk to Cure Diabetes, Davistown RSL Open Garden, Somersby Gardens, 10am-4:30pm

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Monkeys are winners in AFL competition

AFL

Defending premiers Terrigal Avoca lose Garry Burkinshaw, Black Diamond AFL

Ian Liney, Wyong Christian Community College

yong Christian Community College’s AFL team The Monkeys, made up of students in Years 3 to 6, were crowned the inaugural winners of the Zone AFL competition held on Thursday, September 5

The winners of the final, The Monkeys, and runnersup, The Indescribables, went on to compete at the Zone AFL competition. Both teams performed well on the day with The Monkeys finishing first in their pool and The Indescribables finishing third The Indescribables went on to play in the fifth versus sixth playoff in which they were successful. The Monkeys dominated their semi-final to qualify for the grand final against the Maitland Bulls which they won 30-17. Andrew Hocking, Brock McLean, Lachlan Liney and Callum Rainger scored more than 10 goals over the course of the day.

e w c a s t l e City are 2013 Black Diamond Cup Premiers for the sixth time after a dominant performance against defending premiers Terrigal Avoca at No 1 Sportsground on Saturday, August 31.

Newcastle City, led by eight goals from Gary McBain Medal winner Courtney Knight, won 18.9.117 to 14.9.93. Newcastle City set up the

The winning team win on the back of the first quarter with four goals on the board (three to Knight) within the first eight minutes. Every time Terrigal Avoca threatened to make a comeback, Newcastle City were able to respond with multiple goals and, only by kicking the last four goals of the game, were the Panthers able to reduce the final to 24 points. Premiership winning coach, Craig Hewat, said prior to the Grand Final that Newcastle City would win because their 22 players were stronger than Terrigal

Avoca’s and that proved to be correct as the Blues did not have a passenger. Apart from Knight, Healy, Wilmott, Baker, Rawnsley and Lang were the best for Newcastle City. Webster was the pick for the Panthers working himself to a standstill with Harper, Sam O’Brien, Jayson Van Dam, Damen Smith and Lewis others to play well. In Second Division, Newcastle City got the day off to a perfect start defeating Terrigal Avoca 13.14.92 to 7.9.51.

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On the Water

P11 - GRANDSTAND - September 19, 2013

Lifesavers bring home Davey to sail on the eleven medals Young Endeavour Jenny Schofield

Jennifer Reilly, Young Endeavour Youth Scheme

rina based Andrew Davey is part of the Young Endeavour Tall Ships Regatta crew to sail the inaugural Sydney Auckland Tall Ships Regatta which will begin at 10am on Sydney Harbour on Thursday, October 10.

ive Central Coast life savers competed in the Royal Life Saving Commonwealth Championships held in Canberra from Wednesday, September 4, to Sunday, September 8, and between them brought home five gold medals, two silver and four bronze.

Tim Schofield of Narara, Keelan Bridge of Mount Elliott, Elyssia Gasparotto of Terrigal, Tom Simpson of Tumbi Umbi and Daniel Smith of North Entrance, who all attend the Hills Life Saving Club in Castle Hill, competed against teams from Australia, Canada, England, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Scotland, Singapore, South Africa and Wales. The Australian teams consisted of the Aussie

TIDE CHART (Fort Denison)

LAT 33° 51’ S - LONG 151° 14’ E - TIME ZONE - 1000 Times and Heights(m) of high and low waters Time - Height(m) Time - Height(m) Time - Height(m) THU - 19 0142 - 0.15 0749 - 1.62 1352 - 0.22 2007 - 1.73

FRI - 20 0222 - 0.18 0833 - 1.66 1441 - 0.23 2052 - 1.65

SAT - 21 0301 - 0.23 0915 - 1.67 1528 - 0.26 2135 - 1.55

SUN - 22 0338 - 0.30 0957 - 1.66 1614 - 0.32 2217 - 1.44 WED - 25 0530 - 0.55 1200 - 1.50 1837 - 0.54

MON - 23 0415 - 0.38 1037 - 1.62 1700 - 0.39 2300 - 1.33 THU - 26 0031 - 1.15 0615 - 0.62 1248 - 1.43 1935 - 0.59 SUN - 29 0351 - 1.13 0930 - 0.67 1558 - 1.39 2243 - 0.52

TUE - 24 0451 - 0.47 1117 - 1.56 1746 - 0.47 2344 - 1.23 FRI - 27 0130 - 1.10 0711 - 0.67 1345 - 1.39 2041 - 0.60 MON - 30 0450 - 1.20 1032 - 0.62 1654 - 1.44 2329 - 0.46

WED - 2 0007 - 0.40 0615 - 1.37 1211 - 0.47 1822 - 1.54

THU - 3 0042 - 0.34 0652 - 1.46 1253 - 0.39 1901 - 1.57

SAT - 28 0240 - 1.09 0819 - 0.69 1452 - 1.37 2146 - 0.58 TUE - 1 0536 - 1.28 1126 - 0.54 1741 - 1.49

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Ettalong 40 min, Rip Bridge 2hrs - Wisemans Ferry 2 hrs 30 min, Koolewong 2 hrs 10 min

In view of the variations caused by local conditions and meteorological effects, these times are approximate and must be considered as a guide only. They are not to be relied on for critical depth calculations for safe navigation. Actual times of High and Low Water may occur before or after the times indicated

Barras with locals Keelan Bridge and Tim Schofield, Silver Barras with Tom Simpson and Elyssia Gasparotto and the Junior Barras with Daniel Smith. The Commonwealth Championships began with a civic ceremony held at the Old Parliament House followed by three days of racing at the Australian Institute of Sport. As part of the Australian Open Team, the Aussie Barras, Keelan placed second in the 200m obstacles, first in the four by 25m obstacle relay with a Commonwealth Championships Record and first in the 50m medley relay, again with a Commonwealth Championship Record. Tim placed first in the 200m obstacle, first in the four by 25m obstacle relay along with Keelan, second in the 12m line throw, first in the 50m manikin carry with an Australian and Commonwealth record, second in the SERC, first in the four by 50m medley relay with an Australian and Commonwealth record and first in the 100m rescue medley, again with an Australian and Commonwealth record. Tim was also named runner up Male Athlete of the Meet. In the Silver Barras Australian Development Team, Tom placed third in the 200m obstacles, first in the 200m obstacle relay, third in the 200m superlifesaver, first in the four by 25m manikin carry relay, first in the 100m rescue medley and first in the four by 50m medley relay. Elyssia placed second in the 200m obstacles, first in the four by 25m manikin carry relay, first in the 100m rescue medley and first in the four by 50m medley relay.

It is the first event of its kind in Australasia and Young Endeavour is the only Australian entrant, with crew representing every state and territory. Competing ships will depart from Sydney and race across the Tasman

Sea to Opua, in the Bay of Islands, before sailing down the New Zealand coast to Auckland. “I’m looking forward to it,” Mr Davey said. “This is my third trip on Young Endeavour. “I treat these trips like a holiday.” Tall Ships Races are held around the world to encourage international friendship and training for young people, and remain one of the largest spectator events in Europe. Young Endeavour will race an international field including Oosterschelde, Tecla and Europa and from the Netherlands, Lord

Nelson from the United Kingdom, Picton Castle from Canada and Spirit of New Zealand. “A journey typically takes 10 days, but this trip might take around two weeks,” Mr Davey said. The largest Tall Ship fleet to visit Australia in a generation will sail into Sydney Harbour on Thursday, October 3, starting a week of celebrations including parades, open days, day sails, a pyrotechnics and light show, and the Tall Ship Regatta. Young Endeavour will be open to the public in Cockle Bay from October 6 to 7.

Relay event at The Entrance Ocean Baths Luke Hill, Hill Family Channel Swim

relay event will be held at The Entrance Ocean Baths on Sunday, October 20, to raise funds for Cancer Council NSW as part of the Hill Family Channel Swim.

“From 9am to 3pm we are asking the local community to come down and swim laps for a great cause,” Mr Luke Hill said. “Each lap will go towards a 41km tally and together we can swim The English Channel in a day.

“We have a fun family day full of massages, prizes and a super sausage sizzle planned.” This fundraising event will take place during the lead up to the Hill Family Channel Swim’s main event where Luke, Paul and Tania Hill will be part of a world first by attempting a solo English Channel Swim in August next year. “We are extremely nervous about the swim, which covers 41kms,” Luke said. “The thought of having to battle the elements such as

jellyfish, hypothermia and seasickness, not to mention the hundreds of commercial ships that pass through the channel daily is daunting, but we are determined to do it.” As part of their fundraising efforts for Cancer Council NSW, the trio aim to raise $500,000 for a cause which has impacted directly on the family since the loss of their mother, Roma Gai, and through their father David who has been battling prostate cancer for many years.

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Bat & Ball

Narara runners-up in champion of champions

Marlins launch 2013-14 campaign

Aidan Cuddington, Central Coast Cricket Association

Central Coast Marlins

entral Coast baseball team, the Marlins, began their 2013-2014 State League Baseball campaign on the night of Wednesday, September 18, at home against Manly.

In an effort to boost local baseball, the Marlins will play all their eight home midweek games under lights at Wattanobbi Oval, Wyong. The season has huge expectations for the team with the First Grade side only two seasons ago being crowned champions. Infielders Tim Joughin

and Matt Smith return from overseas to add defensive stability and speed on the base paths. Moko Moanaroa and Pat Maat will again lead the offence. Maat led nearly all hitting statistics in the competition last year and was unlucky not to be named league MVP. Veterans Dan Smith, Jason Rees and Michael Ashton will again provide experience and a hot bat in the box. The pitching staff will see big innings out of Paul Anderson, Geoff Brotherton and Kurt Eden. Australian Baseball

League stars Craig Anderson and Mitch Dening will also contribute to the Marlins whenever possible. It is expected that several youngsters from a range of club teams throughout the Coast will contribute to the first grade campaign throughout the season. Marlins once again have entered all four grades into the league, first through to third grade and U18s. The remainder of the club will open their season at home against Manly on Sunday, September 22, with first grade starting at 2:30pm at Baseball Park, Springfield.

Five selected for state challenge Aidan Cuddington, Central Coast Cricket Association

ive Central Coast cricket players have been selected in the combined U19 Central CoastNewcastle side to play in the State challenge at Raby Oval in

Campbelltown from Tuesday, September 24, to Thursday, September 26. Jake Scicluna, who was formerly with Wyong and Toukley but now plays with Randwick Petersham, was selected as captain of the

team. Terrigal’s Keiran Elley, Brisbane Water’s Daniel Morrisey, Umina’s Jordan O’Donnell and former Doyalson player Jonte Pattison were also selected in the team.

arara-Wyoming Cricket Club was defeated by Merewether Cricket Club on Sunday, September 15, by four wickets with Merewether named the Commonwealth Bank Champion of Champions for 2013.

over. They then lost four wickets in 11 overs while only adding 18 runs. Dane Hokin and captain Andy Ryan built a solid partnership putting on 91 runs before Dane was run out for 46. With the help of a few late blows Narara finished their 50 overs with a respectable 210. Andy Ryan scored 39 and Ethan Lulham 31 and Craig Moulten took 3-45 for Merewether. Merewether’s openers looked solid until an unfortunate run out and a surprise duck for captain Simon Moore saw them looking uncomfortable at three for 24.

The game was played at Mt Penang Parklands and was the fourth time the trophy was played for by the respective champions from Newcastle and the Central Coast. Narara were put in to bat by Merewether and got off to a slow but steady start reaching 1-68 by the 20th

Josh Emerton and J Ford then set about building a partnership of 147. Emerton finished on 98 and Ford 58 and the Newcastle side scored the winning runs with one ball to spare. Ben Surwald led the Narara attack with two for 38 Both teams were not at full strength but the depth of the Merewether side proved to be just enough to tip the scales. Mark Brown of the Commonwealth Bank presented the shield to Simon Moore and congratulated both teams and the officials.

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even million dollars has been secured towards the Kibbleplex project, a learning and development centre in Gosford based at the former Gosford Town Centre shopping precinct, to help grow local jobs on the Central Coast. Minister for Families and Community Services Ms Jenny Macklin and Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill announced the funding on Monday, August 19. Kibbleplex is expected to help revitalise the Gosford central business district and be a centre of excellence for innovation on the Central Coast. Minister Macklin said the rollout of the National Broadband Network on the Central Coast would underpin local jobs growth into the future. “The National Broadband Network will make local businesses more productive – their internet services will be accessible, fast and cheap,” Minister Macklin said. “It will mean new ways of doing business here on the Central Coast and that is where the Kibbleplex comes in. “Kibbleplex will harness the new opportunities presented by Federal Labor’s NBN by creating a

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hub for business, education and innovation all under one roof.” The Rudd Labor Government will partner with Gosford Council, the University of Newcastle, and private enterprise to deliver the project. It which will involve the refurbishment of the first floor of the former Town Centre building to create space for a regional library, offices, classrooms, and meeting rooms, as well as a teleworking hub.

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Ms O’Neill said that it would be a one-stop shop for innovation in Gosford. “The rollout of the NBN has breathed new life into Gosford, and Kibbleplex will change the way we do business here on the Central Coast, creating new opportunities for telework and making sure that locals can cut their commute and work close to home,” Ms O’Neill said. “People on the Central Coast are hardworking and innovative.

“We have already seen high paying research and development jobs coming to Gosford. “Kibbleplex will build on that, and will help Gosford to reach its potential and create more local jobs and training opportunities.” Funding for this project is from the latest round of the Regional Development Australia Fund, which is provided for in the budget. Gosford Council general manager Mr Paul Anderson welcomed the funding and

Council will not support coal mine approval submission has been made on behalf of Gosford and Wyong councils in response to the exhibition of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Wallarah 2 Coal Project.

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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.

Last June, lot 2501 with an area of 18.5 hectares was successfully purchased and has in recent weeks been transferred to become part of Brisbane Water National Park. “While the negotiations 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

The councils’ submission does not support approval for the proposal, based on the impacts to groundwater, surface water, ﬂooding, subsidence and potential environmental and planning issues related to the project. The Development Application and EIS for the Wallarah 2 Coal Project was exhibited from Friday, April 26, until Friday, June 21. Member for Dobell Mr Craig Thomson has welcomed Gosford Council’s stand against the approval of the mine. “It is good to see that 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

Wallarah Two or any other coal mine in the area. area Formerly a Labor MP, Mr Thomson is now running as an Independent candidate for Dobell in this year’s federal election. Mr Thomson said he has been ﬁghting the coal mine for several years. The mine was an issue at the 2007 and 2010 elections. “Now the mining company, Kores, is out in the community telling people its mine is virtually a rubber stamp away from proceeding. “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

said the project would move ahead regardless of the result of the September 7 election. “Kibbleplex is set to give new life to the Gosford CBD, generating new business on the back of the rollout of the National Broadband Network (NBN). “The early rollout of the NBN along with this new project will beneﬁt already established business and those looking to relocate to Gosford. “Kibbleplex will tap into

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the wide ranging beneﬁts of the NBN and be a stateof-the-art hub for education and business while also promoting job creation here in the city centre,” said Mr Anderson. Central Coast Regional Development Corporation (CCRDC) chairman Mr John Taylor said the organisation viewed education as a key driver for economic growth and vitality within the Central Coast region. Earlier this year, CCRDC signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the University of Newcastle to establish a university presence in the Gosford city centre. “A university campus in Gosford would improve the vibrancy of both the regional city and the regional economy. “The Federal government’s contribution of $7 million towards the establishment of Kibbleplex is great for the revitalisation of Gosford. “CCRDC will continue to work with University of Newcastle and other key partners, such as Gosford City Council, to realise the provision of higher education in Gosford,” said Mr Taylor Media release, 20 Aug 2013 Gosford Council Media Media release, 19 Aug 2013 Richard Mehrtens, Ofﬁce of Deborah O’Neill MP

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iberal candidate for the Federal seat of Robertson, Ms Lucy Wicks said she is “humbled by the people of Robertson” for choosing her as their representative with 52.52% of Two Candidate Preferred Votes recorded in her EE FR favour as of Monday, September 9.

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Issue 64 member Ms Deborah O’Neill, who had a total of 47.49% of Two Candidate Preferred votes and 35.61% of first preference votes at the time Coast Community News went to press, conceded defeat and said it had “been a great honour to serve them [the people of Robertson] for the last three years”. Ms Wicks, who received 43% of first preference votes, said the people of opportunity is right now Robertson would no longer lost on both major parties. be taken for granted. “Our population lives in a depressing present “That stops now and and I is faced with a limited future, only because of promise to be the strong of leadership. voice in parliamentlack“Ithat know something has “I’d also like tto thank the people of the Central to be done before the Central Coast becomesfor theirr support. everyone Coast need. a lost and forgotten ve e done it “I couldn’t have “I’m proud thatopportunity. the ng g Liberal the strong “I want without to see the first thing the Coalition beginning community of a better and volunteers olunteers o government will do is future in my lifetime. family,” said Ms scrap the carbon “Itax realiseand the my odds are against Wicks. our winning because it was the biggest either of the seats we are was the Ms Wicks w issue residents raised with contesting. date at d “But wepreferred will have candidate me. succeeded 31 if theof major g places 49 polling “I’m also looking parties understand that Robertson in the Two our forward to workingyour withvotes,in and candidates’ Candidate preferences, Preferred P my Liberal counterparts on will go to them only if they ’’Neill the votesa with delivering the Coalition’s can demonstrate real Ms O’Neill commitment to the future candidate date in d $21 million growth plan for preferred of the Central Coast. 8 polling the remaining 18 the Central Coast. “I stand to gain no cttorate. places in the electorate. more and no less from

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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 l ti election.

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

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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

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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M Ms O’Neill said she has been overwhelmed with goo good wishes from locals. “I am proud of the work we have been able to accomplish in three year years,” said Ms O’Neill. “W “Working to make a diffe difference for the people on tthe Coast whose voices were so often silenced und under the previous Coa Coalition Government. “W “We have delivered $55 million in health infra infrastructure for the

“The F3-M2 Missing Link and the Kariong exit lane widening is already in the Budget and must be built. “Kibbleplex is in the Budget, and must be built. “And vague promises of a Regional Performing Arts Centre need to be clarified and fought for. “However, John Singleton’s influence is clear, by funding former Independent Lawrie McKinna, who delivered his preferences, secured the seat for the Liberal Party. “Labor stands for a fair go for all, not just for some. “I look forward to continuing to work for the people of the Central Coast, now and into the future. “I once again thank everyone for their support over the last three years,” said Ms O’Neill. As of Monday, a total of 79,564 of 100,761 votes had been counted with results from four polling places yet to be returned. 94.10% of the votes were formal with 5.90% listed as informal. Robertson was expected to have been lost by the Labor party in the previous election but did not follow the national trend and was retained by Labor with a slim margin of 1.2%. Website, 9 Sep 2013 Australian Electoral Commission

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Bowls

Courageous effort by Bowls Central Coast representative side

Central Coast gain outright honours at Belmont U25 Challenge Kevin Dring, Bowls Central Coast

Kevin Dring, Bowls Central Coast

he Bowls Central Coast representative side, made up of 16 players in four teams of four, put up a courageous effort to come from behind to win two of its three sectional games in the Bowls NSW 2013 Inter-Zone Sides Championship played at St Marys RSL Bowling Club.

Central Coast players celebrate their victory in a winners huddle

he Bowls Central Coast U25 side gained outright honours at the U25 Challenge hosted by Belmont Bowling Club on the weekend of September 14 and 15.

Played over three disciplines of Singles, Pairs and Fours this “Sevena-Side” competition was

keenly contested between sides from Newcastle, Hunter, Illawarra and the Central Coast. Qualifying rounds were played against each side on the Saturday with the two best performed sides to play off in the final on Sunday morning. Harley McDonald won two of his three singles games against Newcastle and the Hunter on the Sponsored by

Saturday as did the Fours of Luke McBeatty, Nathan Malloy and Andrew Mercer skipped by Mitchell Guise but both went down against Illawarra in the third game. However the pairing of Maddison Fennell and Zac Robertso, who were searching for their first win of the day, gained valuable points to ensure Central Coast a finals berth. The final on Sunday was against archrivals Newcastle and the Central Coast players were determined to put in another strong performance having gained the upper-hand over them the previous day. Harley McDonald played magic bowls on the slick carpet surface and the chairman of State Selectors Ken Oliver couldn’t help but be impressed with such a high standard game. The Fours team was led by Bateau Bay’s Mitchell Guise with Nathan Malloy playing a dominant second’s role to win and seal outright victory. While the pairs struggled in the final, two wins out of three games sealed game, set and match for the Central Coast side. Newcastle president John Smith presented the trophy to Central Coast’s side captain Harley McDonald who in response thanked his fellow bowlers and opposing players for the manner in which the games were played and the Belmont Bowling Club for its continued support of this event

The State’s top players from 16 geographical zones were drawn in four sections and played each other over three games to determine section winners who then played-off in semi-finals with the respective winners contesting a 21 end final. Central Coast, playing in Section Four, came home strongly in the first game to haul in Sydney’s Northern Suburb side (Zone Nine) for a narrow 76-72 win on the master scoreboard. The second game against the South West NSW (Zone Eight) which takes in Albury, Riverina and Wagga Wagga was a close encounter for much of the game but a stiff westerly wind came up during the latter half and tested the players, with the Central Coast side faltering to go down 63-78 in tricky conditions.

The third game against archrivals Newcastle (Zone Two) was always going to be tough, but while the Central Coast side trailed much of the way, they stuck to their guns and finished strongly for a 79-70 win to deny Newcastle the section win. Central Coast, Newcastle and South West NSW all finished with two wins and the section was decided on the aggregate winning margins with South West NSW pulling off a big margin win over the Northern Suburbs in the third game to snatch victory. Overall section winners were: Section One Sydney South (Zone 13), Section Two Central Ranges (Zone Five), Section Three Illawarra (Zone 16), Section Four South West NSW (Zone Eight). In the semi-finals, Sydney South 84 defeated Central Ranges 62 and Illawarra 88 defeated South West NSW 72. In the final, the highly fancied Sydney Southerners (Zone 13), which included high profile players like Wayne Turley, Carl Healey and Cameron Curtis, was awarded the title of NSW State Inter-Zone Sides Champion for 2013. Bowls Central Coast Side manager and selector Miro Perovic said he

was particularly pleased with the Central Coast’s performance. “With eight and a half rink wins out of 12 games it was a very good performance and come back in both games. “With many of our senior players not available for selection and on this occasion, Aron Sherriff away overseas with the Australian team, we are in a rebuilding phase. “An event of this stature against the state’s elite players is great experience and a steep learning curve for our younger players. “With their continued commitment and dedication we can look forward to them becoming a very strong side within the next year or two.” Individual rink scorecards for the Central Coast (Zone 15) side were: Jeff Watson, Stephen Elliott, Grant Spurway, Darren Morrison (skip) 3 wins: 23-12, 23-19, 22-14. Shane White, John Wiblen, Harley McDonald, Lee Trethowan (skip) 3 wins: 29-15, 18-17, 22-16. Nathan Malloy, Justin Shelley, Wayne Hesling, Tony Shoebridge (skip) 2 ½ wins: 23-14, 15-15, 20-17. Luke Mc Beatty, Zac Robertson, Peter Freestone, John Roberts (skip) 3 losses: 10-22, 7-27, 15-23.

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Taekwon-do athletes bring home gold Penny Childs King, Authentic Taekwon-Do Dojang

our taekwondo athletes from Woy Woy have returned from London, where they competed in the ITF Taekwon-Do World Championships in August, bringing home seven gold medals, three silver medals and ﬁve bronze medals between them.

Around 800 competitors participated in the three days of competition. Gary King, Penny Childs King, Heather Greig and Matthew Greig were selected to join the Australian taekwon-do team after placing in the top three in many State and National competitions. This was followed by almost a year of rigorous training with the other team members from all over Australia.

Satali wins gold in Ukraine Joel Keegan, Umina Beach PCYC

mina Beach PCYC boxer Satali TeviFuimaono’s has won gold in the AIBA Junior World Championships held in Kiev, Ukraine, from September 7 to 15.

With a record 351 boxers from 52 nations, the young Umina boxer said he was determined to stand out from the crowd. On his way to gold in the middleweight division, Satali beat the Slovakian champion by knock out in the ﬁrst round, the Chinese champion by unanimous points, the Ukrainian champion by unanimous points and the Russian champion by unanimous points. “Satali’s preparation for these World Titles had been

spot on,” said Umina Beach PCYC boxing coach Mr Joel Keegan. “He has given himself every chance against the world’s best. “People would be amazed at what he will do in training to ensure victory. “The team of coaches who prepare the boxers at PCYC Umina have done a remarkable job in helping this great kid with his dream of winning a gold medal,” said Keegan. Keegan has now trained two world junior champions from his gym at Umina PCYC. The ﬁrst was Jai Opetaia, who was also the youngest boxer to every represent Australia at the Olympics, and now Satali, who walked into Joel’s gym six years ago as a “fat un-coordinated kid” (Satali’s own words) who wanted to get ﬁt for football.

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entral Coast Academy of Sport athlete Josh English was a keynote speaker at the NSW Regional Academies of Sport 2013 Parliamentary Function held on Tuesday, September 10, at The Strangers Function Room, Parliament House.

The afternoon was hosted by Speaker of the house Ms Shelley Hancock and was well attended by members of parliament including the newly appointed Minister for Sport and Recreation Ms Gabrielle Upton and ClubsNSW executive manager, membership and marketing Ms Anne Fitzgerald. The afternoon showcased each of the regional academies athletes with ClubsNSW Future Stars Program-Basketball Matt Bateup, swimmer Megan Burgess and ClubsNSW Future Stars ProgramBoxing Josh English selected to represent the Central Coast Academy of Sport for their achievements. Josh spoke about his history in the sport, and how essential the Central Coast Academy of Sport had been for him so far. “I have been boxing for approximately three and a half years now after becoming obsessed with the sport in the off-season of rugby league. “I gave league away after winning the Central Coast U19 competition as captain of the Terrigal Sharks. “It seemed a lot easier to enter the ring and compete against others my own weight than tackle players of 120kg. “I am a member of the ClubsNSW Future Stars Program with the Central

Coast Academy of Sport. “This scholarship provides me access to the athletics track. “This support has allowed me, with the assistance of my coach; to access training facilities and raise my levels of ﬁtness that I feel will allow me to compete against the best in the world. “The Academy has given me access to nutritionists and trainers who have shown me how to monitor my training, hold my weight and importantly, not lose my strength. “It has been wonderful to be part of the Academy

that supports athletes from a multitude of sportsmen and women on the Central Coast,” said Josh. Josh also spoke about his goals for the future. “Most recently I have been selected in the Australian team to ﬁnally live my dream of representing Australia on the world stage as I travel to Kazakhstan to compete in the amateur world championships next month. “I hope to gain a place in the Australian Commonwealth Games team in 2014 and compete in Glasgow, with selection

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Both parties promise to redevelop oval The redevelopment of Woy Woy oval will proceed with Federal funding of $3.5 million promised by both Labor and Liberal candidates.

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pathways for this event beginning in late November this year,” said Josh. In discussing his address, CCAS founder and managing director Mr Ian Robilliard said Josh did an outstanding job. “He is clearly focused on both his athletic career and his vocational career. “I’m sure everyone at Parliament House was ‘gob smacked’ at his drive, commitment and energy; he is a true ambassador for the Central Coast and for the Central Coast Academy of Sport,” said Mr Robilliard.

Council agrees to sponsor Oyster Festival again 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.

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

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

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.

“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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Minister for Sport Senator Don Farrell and Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill have announced $3.5 million million in federal funding for the redevelopment of Woy Woy Oval. “Federal Labor has a strong commitment to community sport and the Woy Woy Oval is an important piece of community infrastructure,” said Minister Farrell. “This funding is recognition of the great community support that the Member for Robertson Deb O’Neill has garnered in her work with members of Woy Woy’s local rugby clubs.” Ms O’Neill has been working for over a year with representatives of Country Rugby League and local rugby union clubs who share the use of the oval towards receiving a funding commitment. “I’ve had more than 2000 Coasties sign my petition to show the Federal Government just how important this piece of infrastructure is for the Peninsula. Meanwhile, Liberal candidate for Robertson Lucy Wicks

announced a $3.5 million funding commitment to the redevelopment of the Woy Woy Oval grandstand. “I am very pleased to be able to announce that a Coalition government would provide this vital funding for Woy Woy Oval, which is in desperate need of redevelopment and renewal,” said Ms Wicks. “I have listened to the Woy Woy community and fought hard for this funding. “The progressive redevelopment will see the oval capable of accommodating up to 10,000 spectators. “This will be fantastic for the local community and surrounding areas.” The funding for Woy Woy Oval

is part of the Coalition’s Growth Plan for the Central Coast, which Ms Wicks said would strengthen the local economy with more jobs, more investment and better services. “Redeveloping and renewing the Woy Woy Oval will provide much needed investment in community and sporting infrastructure on the Central Coast. “The redeveloped oval will be a civic centerpiece of Woy Woy and contribute to job creation in the area,” said Ms Wicks. Peninsula Chamber of Commerce president Mr Matthew Wales has welcomed the news. “The redevelopment of the Woy Woy Oval grandstand was one of the Peninsula Chamber’s

Peninsula stands to lose $41 million in broadband, says campaigner The Peninsula stands to lose more than $41 million in broadband infrastructure investment if the Federal Coalition wins the election, according to broadband campaigner Mr David Abrahams of Organise Internet. Mr Abrahams said the figure was the difference between the value of work currently contracted to take place on the Peninsula, and what would be delivered by the Coalition broadband policy of only providing Fibre-To-TheNode. “Stopping the NBN at this stage will be a massive blow to the Peninsula and leave the area with internet speeds a mere 2.5 per cent of those that will be available in the Gosford CBD from December,” said Mr Abrahams. “Local firms would also lose more than $100 million in contract payments under the Coalition’s watered-down NBN

policy.” Mr Abrahams said he had sent his calculations to candidates for the federal election and to all Gosford and Wyong councillors. “After more than a decade of lobbying and business planning and having infrastructure plans signed and published the Central Coast now risks a massive deinvestment. “Furthermore, the region is set to be dotted with hundreds of large street cabinets if the Coalition’s plans go ahead.” These cabinets were the socalled nodes in the alternative NBN plans. “They are much larger than the current NBN fibre cabinets as they will require power supplies for the old copper network.” In the UK, the cabinet dimensions are 1.8 metres high by 2.2 metres wide and one metre deep. Mr Abrahams said about 1000 of this street furniture would be installed on the Central Coast. “Local community groups and

councillors need to be aware of the consequences of the alternative NBN plans,” said Mr Abrahams. “I’m a local small businessman, not a politician or party member, though I do recognise good and poor policy. “The Central Coast has suffered poor service and expensive telecommunications costs for decades. “Indeed many areas in the Gosford LGA are still suffering. “I’m particularly appealing to independent candidates and councillors to recognise the damage the alternative plans will do to our local economy. “De-investment is a serious business in any project as it sends the wrong signal to the investment community. “Gosford has had its fair share of this over the years, but if the rollout is scaled back the Peninsula will miss out again,” said Mr Abrahams. Media release, 28 Aug 2013 David Abrahams, Killcare

three key election projects, so the news that a Liberal Government would provide $3.5 million towards this project is welcome news,” said Mr Wales. “This election commitment is in addition to the $1.75 million already committed by Gosford City Council as part of a $6 million project. “Our understanding is that these funds will ensure that stages one and three of the Woy Woy grandstand redevelopment can be completed which will include seating for 800 people, club facilities, change rooms, sports ground amenities and importantly, commercial areas for potential leasing. “This project has the potential to re-activate the Oval Ave

precinct and create a link between the sports ground facilities and commercial centre”. “The Chamber has been pushing hard to ensure key infrastructure such as the Woy Woy Oval become part of an integrated approach to the revitalisation of the old Woy Woy town centre. “The funding commitment by the Liberal candidate Lucy Wicks will ensure that this revitalisation process will get a healthy start and the Chamber will continue to lobby the NSW State Government for matching funds to fully complete the project. “We are still hopeful that further funding commitments will be made by the federal candidates including monies towards the upgrading of the Peninsula’s roads and key intersections and the construction of the new ferry wharf at Bangalow St on the Ettalong Beach foreshore,” said Mr Wales. Media release, 29 Aug 2013 Richard Mehrtens, office of Deborah O’Neill MP Media release, 28 Aug 2013 Mary Doherty, Office of Lucy Wicks Media release, 29 Aug 2013 Matthew Wales, Peninsula Chamber of Commerce

Local schools would receive $38.2M less, say teachers Schools in the Robertson electorate would receive $38.2 million less education funding under a Coalition government than under Labor, according to the Ettalong-Woy Woy Teachers Association Association secretary Mr Chris Wright said the shortfall would come because Tony Abbott has only committed to fund four years of the six-year NSW Gonski funding agreement. “Mr Abbott is trying to deceive people into thinking he will implement the full Gonski funding model if he wins the federal election,” Mr Wright said. “The problem with Mr Abbott’s political shift is that the NSW Gonski agreement runs for six years, with $3.2 billion of the total of $5 billion of additional funding not due to be paid until the last two years.” “Four years of funding means

an Abbott Coalition government will spend two thirds less than the funding provided in the agreement signed by NSW Liberal Premier Barry O’Farrell. “An Abbott government won’t just be ripping funding from public schools that need it the most. “Catholic and independent schools will also lose.” Mr Wright said that under a Labor government, schools in the Robertson electorate would receive $54.6 million in funding. He said that should Mr Abbott be elected Prime Minister on September 7, Robertson schools would receive only $16.4 million in funding. “Mr Abbott’s position is simply unacceptable,” Mr Wright said. “Gonski is meant to provide extra funding for more support and individual attention for students.” Email, 26 Aug 2013 Chris Wright, Ettalong-Woy Woy Teachers Association

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Lucy Wicks wins Robertson Liberal candidate Ms Lucy Wicks is set to be the new Member for Robertson having recorded 52.92 per cent of the two-party vote in the federal election held on Saturday, September 7. After distribution of preferences, she had received 42,658 votes as of Friday, September 12. Former Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill has conceded defeat. At the time Peninsula News went to press, counting of postal and absentee votes for the Robertson electorate had not been finalized and the result of the poll had not been declared. With just a 0.05 per cent increase in the Liberal party vote, Ms Wicks received 43.58 per cent of the first preference votes with a total of 35,133, which was 6574 more than Ms O’Neill received. Ms O’Neill suffered a swing against her of 4.33 per cent and received 35.43 per cent of first preference votes or 36,578 after distribution of preferences. Ms O’Neill, said it had “been a great honour to serve the people of Robertson for the last three years”. Ms Wicks said she was “humbled by the people of Robertson” for choosing her as their representative, and promised that the people of the electorate would no longer be taken for granted. “That stops now and I promise to be the strong voice in parliament that the people of the Central Coast need. “I’m proud that the first thing the Coalition government will do is scrap the carbon tax because it was the biggest issue residents raised with me. “I’m also looking forward to working with my Liberal counterparts on delivering the Coalition’s $21 million growth plan for the Central Coast. “I’d also like to thank everyone for their support. “I couldn’t have done it without the strong Liberal community and volunteers and my family,” said Ms Wicks. However, despite the strong vote for Ms Wicks, she was the preferred candidate at only six of 16 polling places around the Peninsula. Ms O’Neill said she has been overwhelmed with good wishes from locals. “I am proud of the work we have been able to accomplish in three years,” said Ms O’Neill. “Working to make a difference

for the people on the Coast whose voices were so often silenced under the previous Coalition Government. “We have delivered $55 million in health infrastructure for the Coast, $7 million for the GP Superclinic, $28.6 million for the Regional Cancer Centre, and $19.55 million to bring the Woy Woy Rehab back to life. “In the last term of the previous Liberal Government, Gosford Council received only $1 million. “Under Labor, in just three years, we have delivered $58 million for local roads, services and infrastructure. “Our local schools also received a much needed boost of $80 million for new classrooms, libraries and vital refurbishments. “The Labor Government of the 43rd Parliament delivered for the Central Coast. “We as a community need to make sure that the Abbott Government deliver on the few commitments he made and deliver the promises already in the Budget. “The F3-M2 Missing Link and the Kariong exit lane widening is already in the Budget and must be built. “Kibbleplex is in the Budget, and must be built. “And vague promises of a Regional Performing Arts Centre need to be clarified and fought for. “However, John Singleton’s influence is clear, by funding former Independent Lawrie McKinna, who delivered his preferences, secured the seat for the Liberal Party. “Labor stands for a fair go for all, not just for some. “I look forward to continuing to work for the people of the Central Coast, now and into the future. “I once again thank everyone for their support over the last three years,” said Ms O’Neill. As of Friday, a total of 94.13 per cent of the 85,636 votes were formal with 5.87 per cent listed as informal. About nine per cent of the votes were cast at the Woy Woy Pre-poll Voting Centre. Website, 12 Sep 2013 Australian Electoral Commission Media statement, 9 Sep 2013 Mary Doherty, Office of Lucy Wicks Media statement, 9 Sep 2013 Richard Mehrtens, Office of Deborah O’Neill

Voters and campaigners at the Umina Uniting Church Community Centre

Deborah O’Neill remains more popular Labor’s Deborah O’Neill remained the more popular candidate on the Peninsula in the Federal election despite losing the seat of Robertson. Ms O’Neill received 11,811 votes at the Peninsula’s 13 polling booths, 51.87 per cent of the two-party vote of a total of 22,772 counted as of Friday. Ms O’Neill was also the preferred candidate at nine of the 13 booths. At Booker Bay Preschool, a total of 705 formal votes were received with Ms Wicks receiving 56.39 per cent with a total of 397 votes. Ettalong Beach Primary School recorded a total of 2555 formal votes with Ms O’Neill receiving 53.35 per cent with a total of 1363 votes. At Woy Woy South Primary School, Ms O’Neill received 1189 of the 2029 formal votes with 58.60 per cent. Umina Beach Public School recorded a total of 2052 formal votes with 1073 going to Ms

Former Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill

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Aged based rugby league grand finals played in Gosford he Central Coastâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s various age based rugby league competitions culminated in a day of grand final football at Central Coast Stadium on Sunday, September 15.

edging out the Magpies 6-4 in a gripping encounter. Ourimbah centre Max Mitchell opened the scoring in the first set of the game racing 70 metres to dive into the right corner. This was countered a minute before half time when Wyong winger Jye Treay crossed and, with Jaron Purcellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s conversion, the Roos led 6-4. The second period saw both sides strive for the upper hand, however, no one was willing to give an inch and a scoreless period ensued. Wyongâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second rower Shane Leonard-Blyth was awarded the Player of the Match award and, alongside his skipper Jaron Purcell, helped the Roos gain a slight physical advantage. At times during the first half of the U13s decider it looked as if the free flowing style of the Tigers would prove to be too much for the scrambling Roos. Wyong hung on before halftime to trail by 4-0 at the break, however, the longer this game went the better Wyong would become and second half tries to Tyson James and Jaron Purcell paved the way for a courageous 12-4 victory; the halves pairing of Jai Hupton and Jack Brown standout performers for the Roos. The U14s clash produced the upset of the day as Woy Woy edged out the previously undefeated The Entrance Tigers 14-10 in a drama charged grand final. The Roosters trailed 6-0 early and, when their five eight and captain Max Bovis left the ground on a stretcher, all looked lost for the red and whites. Yet quick fire tries to Jake

The U10s kicked off at 8am with the Kincumber Colts jumping out to a 12 point lead before Umina had even managed to touch the ball. With half Max Hong controlling play, powerful prop Dylan Poate eating up the metres and ultimate player of the match Tyler Spence sniping from fullback, the Colts took a hefty 22-6 lead into halftime. Umina played patches of sparkling footy after the break with captain Jake Martin leading the way down the right edge and the light stepping Jessi Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill always dangerous with ball in hand, however, it was to be Kincumberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s day with the Colts running out 36-18 winners. The Entrance Tigers completed an unbeaten season when they edged out a plucky Kincumber 1812 in the U11 decider. The Tigers took a 12-6 advantage into the midgame huddle, however, a Colts try to U10â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s star Max Hong soon levelled up the scores. With the game hanging in the balance, it was ultimately decided by a dash down the left touchline by fullback Harry Hayes who outpaced all comers to claim the prize. The arm wrestle of the day took place in the U12s clash which saw Wyong and Ourimbah tackle themselves to a standstill; the Roos

Shelley and Michael Kirwan lifted the Woy Woy mood and they wrested a 10-6 lead into half time. The Tigers locked it up via a James Withersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; try however with 10 minutes remaining, speedy right centre Ryan Van Maarion broke the game open scoring a blistering solo try that would ultimately prove the difference. The Erina Eagles had to withstand a gutsy fightback from The Entrance before claiming the U15 Premiership courtesy of a 16-12 victory. Powerful forwards Matt Shepphard and Michael Morrow surged up the middle early and, when Matt Fisk galloped 50 metres to score just after half time, Erina were cruising at 16-0. The Tigers hit back with late tries to James Bulmer and Brody Highgate to narrow the margin, however, Erina hung on to claim a worthy victory. The ultimate Grand Final on the programme saw the Toukley U16s prove a little too classy for Woy Woy running out 32-6 winners. The Hawks boasted more than half a dozen junior representative players and, with Daniel Peck, Jakob Giles and player of the match Adam Keighran running freely, the Roosters simply had no answer. The game remained tight at the break with the Hawks leading by four, however, when Keighran nabbed his second try just minutes into the second half the momentum swung heavily and a further three unanswered tries paved the way for an emphatic Toukley win.

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Ashley-Cooper’s Wallabies finally get a win

39th Annual Central Coast Rugby Union presentation held

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ormer Ourimbah Rugby Union Juniors’ player Adam Ashley-Cooper played in the Qantas Wallabies team that battled to a narrow 14-13 victory over Argentina in horrendous conditions in Perth on the night of Saturday, September 14.

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Wallabies first of this year’s Castrol EDGE Rugby Championship campaign and gives them a much needed boost of confidence before they depart on a difficult tour to South Africa and Argentina. “They’re the moments that start to define the team and the character of the people,” Qantas Wallabies head coach Ewen McKenzie said. “I thought the guys fought pretty hard together.

“We found a method to play with carrying the burden of not being able to win. “We’ve only won one from six games (in 2013). “We haven’t abandoned how we want to play, but you have to stick with what’s relevant. “There has been a fair bit of work going on from a lot of people and you need the win to validate what you’ve been doing. “You have to start somewhere.”

Woy Woy holds extraordinary meeting Paul Garnett, Woy Woy Rugby Union

n extraordinary meeting was held by the Woy Woy Rugby Union Club on Tuesday, August 6, in response to a disappointing 2013 season for the Senior Rugby Club, attributed to a shortage of numbers on and off the field.

The meeting saw 40 to 45 attendees express their support for the Senior Rugby Club and offer suggestions to improve the prospects of the club for future seasons. First Grade coach Paul Gooley facilitated the meeting and said the committee was seeking input from supporters, players and committee members with the intent of the meeting being a “brainstorming” session to identify ways to improve the club and attract more players. Mr Gooley said the

priorities were to attract more players, more participants on the committee and more supporters to the games. “The meeting was very positive and there was strong support for the concept of building on the strength of the junior club, which has had a number of very strong seasons,” said Woy Woy Rugby Union Club senior secretary Mr Paul Garnett. The raft of suggestions offered were prioritised and grouped in the categories of ideas which could be achieved in the short term, within six months, and longer term goals for the club. The ideas contributed ranged from establishing scholarship schemes and a Code of Ethics to forming closer alliances with other clubs such as Woy Woy Leagues Club and local surf clubs. All agreed that it was necessary to increase the

exposure of the Club through marketing and advertising. Several ‘working groups’ were formed to further establish the thoughts and ideas into action plans. They will implement the short term objectives as soon as practicable and establish a longer term plan. These working groups will elect a representative to report their progress to the committee regularly. Mr Gooley said he and the committee were satisfied with the outcomes of the meeting and look forward to a strong attendance at the annual meeting to be held at the Umina Sports Council on Sunday, September 15. The meeting will commence at 11am, where all positions will be declared vacant . It is also expected that shortly after the meeting, advertisements for coaches and managers for season 2014 will be issued.