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inister for Planning and Infrastructure Mr Brad Hazzard has confirmed his commitment to progress plans for the initial stage of development for the Gosford waterfront precinct.

public open space along the waterfront, visual and amenity impacts, building heights and traffic issues,” Mr Hazzard said. “In light of the strong community concerns, the CCRDC will not be proceeding with its proposal to rezone land for Stages two and three at this stage, and is currently preparing a response to submissions and a revised proposal to rezone only the land for Stage one. “The community will have an opportunity to review this revised proposal once it is submitted to the Department of Planning and Infrastructure. “There will need to be substantial further investigations and studies into the development potential of the remaining land along the foreshore, before any rezoning proposal is considered,” Mr Hazzard said. Media Release, 19 Apr 2012 Brad Hazzard, Minister for Planning and Infrastructure

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generate significant new employment opportunities on the Central Coast. “These elements of the proposal are consistent with the masterplan for the precinct which was prepared in 2010 by Gosford Council and the NSW Government and received strong community support. “Furthermore, this land is already in public ownership.” A proposal to rezone 52 hectares of land and water along the waterfront and list the precinct as a State significant site attracted strong community interest when it was publicly exhibited earlier this year, including more than 650 submissions and a 3000-signature petition. Mr Hazzard said the majority of public objections related to stages two and three, including a proposal for six residential finger wharves extending up to 110m into the Brisbane Water. “It is clear that the community has serious concerns about the loss of

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Mr Hazzard said the Central Coast Regional Development Corporation would continue to pursue plans to rezone land for commercial, recreation, entertainment and tourism facilities on public land adjoining the existing Gosford CBD and extending towards the waterfront. He said Stage One of The Landing at Gosford project would have significant public benefits and was being supported by Gosford Council. “Stage One proposes a range of community facilities including a much-needed regional performing arts and conference centre, a new restaurant and cafe precinct for the Gosford Breakwater area, a civic park and foreshore boardwalk, and a new pool and indoor recreation centre,” Mr Hazzard said. “There is also a proposal for a new hotel, and three commercial office buildings which have the potential to

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Gosford LGA emergency services directory

Ambulance, Police, Fire 000 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Organisations Aboriginal Legal Service 8842 8000 Community Options 4351 3388 Bungree Aboriginal Association 4351 3388 Mingaletta 4342 7515 Aboriginal Home Care 4352 1153 Drug & Alcohol rehab 4388 6360 Respite Care Options 4351 3388 Eleanor Duncan Aboriginal Health 4351 1040 Darkinjung Local Land Council 4351 2930

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G-line - Gambling Helpline 1800 633 635 Credit Helpline 1800 808 488 Child Support Agency 13 12 72 Australian Injury Helpline 1800 223 363 Veteran Affairs Network 1300 551 918 Mens Domestic Violence 1800 000 599 Sexual Assault Resource 1800 199 888 Gay and Lesbian Counselling 1800 184 527 Gay and Lesbian Support 1800 249 377 Youth Sexuality Network 4320 2856 Vietnam Veterans 1800 043 503 Victims Support Services 1800 633 063 Translation and Interpreting Service 13 14 50

Dept. of Housing Gosford 4323 5211 Cassie4Youth 4322 3197 Coast Shelter 4324 7239 Pacific Link Com Housing 4324 7617 Rumbalara Youth Refuge 4325 7555 Samaritans Youth Services 4351 1922 Youth Angle • Woy Woy 4341 8830 Youth Accom Hotline 1800 424 830 Temporary Accommodation 1800 152 152

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Parents Helpline 132 055 Centacare Gosford 4324 6403 Gosford Family Support Service 4340 1099 Horizons (For men with children) 4333 5111 Interrelate - Family Relationships 1300 736 966 Uniting Care Burnside Gosford 1800 067 967

Wildlife Arc 4325 0666 Wires 1300 094 737

Gosford Hospital 4320 2111 Cancer Hotline 131 120 Mental Health info Service 1300 794 991 Sexual Health @ Gosford Hospital 4320 2114 Beyond Blue (Depression) 1300 22 4636

Counselling Mensline - talk with a bloke 1300 789 978 Lifecare Family Services 1300 130 225 Centacare: 4324 6403 Relationship Australia: 1300 364 277 Interrelate: 1800 449 118

Problems, Habits & Addiction G-Line Telephone Counsel 1800 633 635 Gamblers Anonymous 9564 1574 Alcoholics Anonymous 4323 3890 Narcotics Anonymous 4325 0524 Quitline 131 848

Emergency Police Assistance Line 131 444 Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 Woy Woy Police Station 4323 5599 Energy Australia 13 13 88 Gas Emergency 131 909 Gosford City Council 4325 8222 Marine Rescue - Central Coast 4325 7929 SES - Storm and Flood Emergency 132 500

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Crisis Services and Helplines Lifeline - 24 hr. 13 11 14 Suicide Helpline 1800 191 919 Kids Helpline 1800 551 800 Parents Helpline 13 20 55 Indigenous Call Centre 136 380 Family Relationship Advice Line 1800 050 321 Family Drug Support 1300 368 186

Donnison St. Restaurant 4325 3540 Gosford Family Support 4340 1585 Horizons Family Services 4334 3377 Meals on Wheels Gosford 4363 7111 Woy Woy 4341 6699 Department of Community Services Gosford - 4336 2400 The Salvation Army 4325 5733 Samaritans Emergency Relief 4393 2450 St Vincent De Paul Society HELPLINE 4323 6081

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The council has resolved that the planning proposal was inconsistent with a number of Council policies and plans including the State Environment Planning Policy, Community Strategic Plan-Gosford 2025 and Biodiversity Strategy. Council also decided to write to the Minister for Mental Health and Ageing Mr Mark Butler, parliamentary secretary for Health and Ageing Ms Catherine King and Minister for Ageing and Disability Services Mr Andrew Constance regarding the exceptionally high costs involving the provision of residential care for older people. It will urge the government to create incentives to make it ﬁnancially viable for developers to provide this form of housing in urban areas. The matter was considered by Council at its meeting of Tuesday, February 14, only to be deferred to the meeting held Tuesday, April 3. In a report prepared by the council’s environment and planning directorate the planning proposal was described as inconsistent with the general and speciﬁc aims of State Environment Planning Policy No 19-Bushland in Urban Areas as the site, located at Lot 1 Empire Bay Dr, was covered by large, mature forest scale trees that exhibited an open forest structure. “This vegetation provides habitat for a range of threatened and non threatened fauna species. “Any proposed aged care facility would result in extensive tree and habitat loss.

“The value of the bushland has been weighed up against the social and economic values and it is considered that given the above environmental concerns, other locations that are more centrally located to town and village centres should be considered for this land use.” The planning proposal was also contrary, according to Council staff, to the intent of the State Environment Planning Policy as residents would need to have facilities to access shops, banks, community services, recreation facilities and general practitioners. “‘Access’ means being located not more than 400 metres from these services or from transport able to take residents to these services. “Such access to these services or to the transport source is to be by a sealed footpath with a suitable grade. “The nearest and only services in the immediate vicinity of the site are the general store-service station at Empire Bay which is 500 metres distant. “There is no footpath to facilitate pedestrian access.” Mayor Cr Laurie Maher voted against his fellow councillors and in favour of the development, using the retirement village in South Kincumber as an example of how not all retirement villages were in walking distance to shops and other facilities. Council staff, however, stated in the report that the land was “simply not the right place”. “The land is not even on the edge of the urban footprint as it does not adjoin an urban zone. “In fact it is 560 metres from the urban zones of Empire Bay and 1.5 km from the urban zones of

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Despite our front page report last issue stating that the rollout on the Peninsula starts this month, work will not actually start on the Peninsula under the ﬁrst three year rollout plan until September 2014 at the earliest, with work on some parts of the Peninsula not starting within three years at all, according to the NBN company website. “We will commence work in

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“This alone is not a strategic planning justiﬁcation for locating, what is essentially an urban use, on land that is zoned for Conservation and Scenic Protection purposes and acts as a ‘green’ buffer between settlements. “The location of such a use

work would start in all listed areas up to June 30, 2015. The year was omitted from our report. It also referred readers to the NBN website. This reference was also omitted from our report. “We were wrong to omit these details from our report,” said Peninsula News editor Mr Mark Snell. “These details were not included in the item I was editing,” he said. “We ask that items submitted to Peninsula News are just about the Peninsula. We do not cover areas beyond our own locality. “All items submitted are vetted for relevance to our Peninsula

readers before they are forwarded to me. “Any references to areas outside the Peninsula are removed and sections are rewritten in an attempt to ensure statements accurately reflect plans for the Peninsula. “In this case, our process failed and relevant details were also removed.” Mr Snell said the media release from Ms O’Neill’s office was, nevertheless, misleading in that services under the so-called “first three year rollout plan” were not actually expected to be available on the Peninsula for up to four and a quarter years, and work in some parts of the Peninsula would not start within three years.

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ough Mudder”, the ﬁtness event that captured the imagination of the world’s elite athletes and attracted 21,000 entrants at Phillip Island in Victoria earlier this month, was won by Berkley Vale’s own, Matt

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competition, Murphy, in his Skins compression clothing won the event by a sizable margin, but still said it was the hardest event he’s entered. “The course is grueling, it’s relentless. “And the level of competition is the toughest you could imagine. “To win the event is incredibly humbling”, said Murphy.

The Central Coast based extreme athlete is no stranger to these kinds of events, having won the NSW and Victorian “Tough Bloke Series” as well as the “Warrior Dash” and “Valley Stampede”. Murphy, along with his wife Elyse, has made a lifestyle and career out of pushing himself to the edge. He’s recently been on tour

in the U.S. looking for the hardest events the country has to offer. He’s also recently been competing in events on the snow and going hard with the world’s best free climber, Alex Honnold, along with many other top athletes. “I’m an everyday athlete that searches for the greatest challenges. “I really do believe we can

do whatever we set our minds and bodies to”, said Murphy. His Search4hurt.com website has a growing number of people following his adventure which resumes overseas after his ﬁlming and TV commitments are ﬁnished later in the year here in Australia.

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inister for Planning and Infrastructure Mr Brad Hazzard has confirmed his commitment to progress plans for the initial stage of development for the Gosford waterfront precinct.

outside of the existing urban footprint is contrary to approved Council strategies such as the Community Strategic Plan and Biodiversity Strategy.” Gosford Council Agenda ENV.28, 3 Apr 2012 Photo: Gosford Council

Peninsula News put in a request with Ms O’Neill’s for clariﬁcation of timing of the work on the Peninsula for this edition. No response had been received before we went to press. “The bottom line is that, in this case, I did not apply the maxim: If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is,” said Mr Snell. “A rollout of NBN on the Peninsula starting this month was just too good to be true. “I did not double check the facts. “I should have. “I take full responsibility.”

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Call for return of Old Sydney Town he Bring Back Old Sydney Town group held a meeting on Monday, April 9, that was attended by 18 people including Gosford mayor Cr Laurie Maher who came along and told the group he was there “just to have a listen and see what was happening”.

Group spokesperson Jake Cassar said “it was great to see a group of passionate locals that see the true worth of bringing back Old Sydney Town.” At the meeting, the group discussed forming a committee, defining and discussing objectives, putting together a petition, having a large open community forum on the subject and getting a website started. “It’s such an enormous shame that Old Sydney Town has been left to fall into such a state of disrepair,” said Mr Cassar. “Everyone I speak to strongly agrees that we need to maintain our identity as a Nation and there’s no way better way of doing it than through theatre, music and historical and cultural education through entertainment. “It seems money has been promised in the past and political commitments have been made to restore the place and then nothing further

has happened as the issue has been abandoned. “For example, back in 1985 the then Minister for Sport and Recreation and Minister for Tourism Mike Cleary was shocked by the alarming state of disrepair the place had fallen into, and in trying to save the park, and particularly for the 1988 bicentennial celebrations, he called for tenders to lease the theme park. “At that time, the Hon. Mike Cleary announced that the successful lessee, Far East Hotels and Entertainment Pty Ltd, had pledged $15 million and, according to reports, up to $20 million to revamp the theme park. “The Minister also approved up to $5 million of State money to further assist in making this happen. “If the money was ever provided from either party, where did it go? “Among the promises made by the Minister as a result of the lease agreement, was a promise that the historic

church would be completed. “People I have spoken to believe that the park may have been pursposely left to fall into disrepair to ensure that the land could be purchased at a much reduced price, which it was eventually, with the plan of a new development being put through at some stage in the future. “The more people I speak to about bringing back Old Sydney Town and after hearing their immediate and heartfelt support and memories of the place, the clearer it becomes of how important it is to do our best to make this happen. “We will soon launch the petition and before the Federal election next year and I, as an independent candidate, will lobby all the candidates and our current Federal Member, Deb O’Neill, to assist us in getting the support of the Government. “I have full confidence that we will get well over the 10, 000 petition signatures needed to have the issue tabled at Parliament, and if

it is not possible to have Old Sydney Town revamped and re-opened, then I will push for a new venue to be provided by the Government. “I have had well over 100 emails of support from exOld Sydney Town staff, local business owners and others, many of who have offered their time for free to help get Old Sydney Town up and running again. “If we can get the support of the current land owners, we could run social programs through well established local youth and employment organisations and I believe that given time, we could bring the place back to its former glory. “I have full faith that the Central Coast would really step up and help to make this dream become a reality. “It would be foolish to try to get Old Sydney Town up and running without acknowledging why it failed to make money in the end. “I have had much advice from experienced ex staff and other professionals who are putting together submissions to be included with our parliamentary petition next year.

Jake Cassar at Old Sydney Town when he was a young boy

“If we can get it opened up at the same venue, I would suggest a minimum outlay for maximum results approach, and I will also suggest to only open the park on weekends at first if necessary to ensure it makes a profit and then build it up from there. “There could be set times for re-enactments, an Aboriginal cultural show and then have live entertainment in the licensed venue and reasonably priced

accommodation and camping grounds in a bush setting. “I’m sick of seeing Australia turning into America in so many ways. “The true story of this Country must be told again, before it is lost to our future generations of Australians,” said Cassar. Email, 10 Apr 2012 Jake Cassar, West Gosford

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Search and Rescue exercise in Terrigal Search and Rescue Training Exercise (SAREX) was completed over the weekend of April 14 and 15.

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Nemesis, and helicopters from Westpac and the Navy. The exercise was to locate two missing persons (dummies) in the area offshore between Avalon Beach and Barrenjoey lighthouse. After breakfast and an exercise briefing at the RMYC the vessels assembled offshore for a grid search commencing

at 9am, coordinated by the police and MRNSW officers on board Nemesis. Central Coast Unit was represented by Norm Smith, Ken Sharp (both skippers) and Mark Sheehan and Gary Marshall (crew). Rescue vessel Central Coast 20 spotted and recovered the second missing ‘person’.

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entral Coast Minister Mr Chris Hartcher, who is also Member for Terrigal has accused the NSW Opposition of scaremongering and raising unnecessary concern over the future of Camp Breakaway.

“Camp Breakaway’s long-term lease will be honoured upon the sale of the State’s generators,” Mr Hartcher said. “The many families who stay at Camp Breakway, as well as the facility’s small team of dedicated staff, have nothing to fear. “In addition, we will ensure that any sale process includes provisions for the

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$400,000 State funding for 15 projects F ifteen organisations in the Gosford electorate will receive funding for local projects under the NSW Government’s Community Building Partnership program

Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein said he was delighted the NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell announced the roll out of $35 million for 1424 community projects throughout the State. “Gosford Electorate has 15 projects, ranging from $3500 to $100,000 that will receive funding,

making a great impact on the day to day lives of our communities. “This is the delivery of another election commitment from the NSW Liberals and Nationals Government to renovate infrastructure across the State,” he said. “Local construction and trades jobs and

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olice are appealing for witnesses following a serious head-on collision at Springfield earlier this year.

About 2:30pm on Tuesday, February 7, a white Subaru Liberty and a white Toyota Corolla were involved in a head-on collision on Wells St near the intersection of Meadow Rd. The driver of the Subaru, an 84-year-old woman, sustained minor injuries and was taken to Gosford Hospital for treatment. A 71-year-old woman, who was driving the Toyota, sustained serious leg injuries and received treatment at Gosford Hospital. The woman later underwent surgery and had her right leg amputated above the knee. Police from Brisbane Water Local Area Command

are continuing their investigations into the collision, and are appealing for witnesses to come forward. Investigators are particularly keen to hear from an off-duty member of the State Emergency Service (SES) or Rural Fire Service (RFS) who they believe may have witnessed the collision. Anyone with information that could assist police with their inquiries is asked to contact Gosford Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Media Release, 17 Apr 2012 NSW Police Media

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local businesses stand to benefit from the activity as community infrastructure is built, refurbished or enhanced. “The Government has contributed $400,000 for Gosford projects and, combined with other funding locally, including Gosford City Council, the total value of projects

is over $750,000 for Gosford. “I look forward to seeing the benefits to our communities as projects are undertaken and, more importantly, put into use across Gosford Electorate,” Mr Holstein said. The Central Coast Family Support Service will receive $10,000, Chertseydale Community Cottage will receive $31,429, Community

Care Services Central Coast Ltd will receive $36,799, Girl Guides Association of NSW will receive $12,401, Gosford Council will receive 100,000, Gosford Netball Association $55,867, Kariong Neighbourhood Centre $6,570, Mountains Kariong Cricket Club $ 6,656, Regional Youth Support Services $38,284, Rotary Club of Kariong-Somersby Inc $18,617, Sailability

NSW Inc $3,378, St John Ambulance NSW (Gosford) $12,369, St Joseph’s Workshop $15,375, Volunteer Marine Rescue NSW $45,555 and Youth Connections will receive $6,700.

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The Gillard Labor Government has delivered an increase to the pension – the sixth pension increase since September 2009. More than 27,900 Central Coast pensioners have received a boost to their payments to help them keep up with living costs. Since 2009, the maximum pension rate has increased by $154 a fortnight for singles and $156 a fortnight for couples combined. We are doing this because we know pensioners on the Coast have the least room to move in their budgets. It’s why we acted to increase the pension and reform the system, and it’s why we are boosting the pension again from May.

More Money in Your Pocket Singles on the maximum pension rate will receive an increase in their pension of $6.70 a fortnight. Couples will receive an increase in their pension of $10.00 a fortnight combined. The new maximum rate including the base rate and pension supplement, are: • $755.50 a fortnight for singles, and •$1,139.00 a fortnight for couples combined. From May, Labor will deliver another pension boost. We’ll give single pensioners about $338 extra per year, and couple pensioners about $510 extra per year combined. Since our reforms in September 2009, Labor has delivered increases to the maximum pension of about $154 a fortnight for singles and about $156 a fortnight for couples combined.

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Cassar to run for Council ocal environmentalist and social justice campaigner Jake Cassar has announced that he will be running in the September Local Gosford Council election as an independent.

“I’m really excited about running in the local election and I believe I have a good shot at being elected,” he said. “I have been having meetings with Gosford Councillor Peter Freewater and I am strongly considering running in the newly formed group, the Central Coast Alliance (CCA). “The CCA has had some very strong interest from some very passionate, hard working and reputable local leaders, who are the ones already out there making a difference in our community. “These are the type of people we need as councillors on Gosford Council. I hope the CCA group will have a diverse and dynamic mix of men and women of different ages and backgrounds all drawn together by a want to bring about positive change in our community and our local Council. “Having lived on the Central Coast all my life and working as a youth and community worker, security manager, tour guide and entertainer, I believe I really have something new

and fresh to bring to the table at Gosford Council and the hands on experience to make things happen. “I love the Central Coast with my heart and soul and I would staunchly and passionately oppose any councillor who I believed was making decisions that would adversely affect our community. “While I may be known mainly for my environmental and social activism, of which I will always continue to do, I really want to see the Central Coast move forward, while still maintaining the protection of our social, natural and urban environment, our primary industries, our lifestyle and planning towards a positive and sustainable future for our future generations. “If I am elected as a Gosford councillor, I will push for the Central Coast to lead the state and the nation in arts, culture, entertainment and sustainable eco, cultural and historical tourism. “We have such an incredible and diversely talented community here and I believe if we were to focus on this

strength, it would help to sort out a lot of the issues we have here on the Central Coast, such as our high level of youth unemployment, anti-social behaviour, homelessness and worst of all, our deplorable youth suicide rates. “I will continue to organize and get the local businesses of the Central Coast to support more big fundraisers, open air markets, concerts and art shows, to help create much needed awareness and to boost the public profile for our most important and pressing issues. “I will do my best to link social justice and environmental issues into the current large and successful community events we already have running regularly. “In doing this, we can raise much needed awareness and funds for the issues that most affect our community, while joining together and building community spirit and unity. “If we can keep building on our arts, culture and entertainment here on the Central Coast, it would boost tourism and create more local

jobs. “While population growth is a certainty to a degree, it must be done sustainably. “I believe a strong and sustainable tourism industry is the Central Coast’s greatest opportunity to curb mass development, overpopulation and the environmental destruction and loss of community space that this would cause. “We must really bring the Central Coast to life and make it a sustainable tourist destination for it’s incredible natural beauty, open spaces, cultural, agricultural and historical tourism, markets, festivals and live entertainment in licensed venues. “Tourists will come from all over Australia and the world for their holidays, boosting our local economy and making the Central Coast famous for its pristine environment. “If we don’t make this work, I hold strong concerns that some of the politicians from the major parties will push to see the Central Coast turned into an overdeveloped city in the near future and purely for economic gain. “I am going to do continue to do my best to ensure that this does not happen.”

“I will continue to support getting a much better deal for the current and future students of Gosford Public School, by helping to stop the relocation of Gosford Public School to Henry Kendal High School and advocating for the Gosford Public School students to receive a new and improved School on its own site.” Mr Cassar said he also supported retaining Gosford waterfront’s open spaces, saving Bambara, reopening Old Sydney Town and would fight against the Rocla Sandmine at Calga. “I would push for a backpackers hostel in Gosford, a movie theatre, more security presence and appropriate lighting at night in areas where it is needed, some camping areas, free permanent outdoor exercise equipment and more play areas made available. “I strongly support the monthly markets in Gosford, Avoca and other local areas that sell our local produce, original and local art and craft items and give great opportunity for local businesses. “I believe such things bring the community together and would boost tourism and business in these areas. “The incredible success and

growth of Ettalong Markets is a prime example of what can happen when local businesses stick together and work hard to make something really come into fruition. “I remember when the Ettalong markets was just a few stalls and a popcorn machine, now it’s a thriving hive of activity and a huge benefit to Ettalong and a major draw card for the Central Coast. “I would support the growth and expansion of local businesses such as the Rhythm Hut and Brackets and Jam, that promote a healthy local culture through music, positive social interaction, outdoor activities, dance, yoga, healthy food, drumming and cultural diversity and awareness. “I would like to see many more places around like the Gnostic Corner in Woy Woy, which also promotes a healthy and positive lifestyle. “Such places are invaluable in countering some of the major issues we have here on the Central Coast, as they promote a good atmosphere and a happy, relaxed and peaceful image of our area,” said Cassar. Email, 11 Apr 2012 Jake Cassar, West Gosford

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Waterfront needs saving ontrary to the cries of minority self-interest groups and individuals who want to talk about views, please save our waterfront from the state that it is in now and proceed with stage one of the Gosford Landing.

Presently, at Gosford waterfront, we have a derelict building, tumbleweeds growing on the breakwater wall, a struggling cruise and charter service, a large area of open space which is mainly used by boot camp operators before 7am and not a soul for the remainder of the day. At the southern end, we have an ugly and dated public swimming pool facility and a small but greatly utilised family park area with very poor and inadequate toilet facilities. Stage one of the Landing features all of the elements that the community has been crying out for at

every opportunity: an entertainment-convention centre, a hotel complex, a marina with restaurants, commercial premises to accommodate several thousand new jobs, some retail, new recreation area and relocated public swimming pool facility. While some say that stage one won’t revitalize the CBD, that is not really the point. Stage one will go a long way toward improving

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perceptions and confidence in Gosford to stimulate investment into the city centre by the private sector, who own significant land holdings in the city. Gosford is the regional city and cities need people and people attractors. Stage one of the Landing contains the people attractors. Four hundred or so members of the local community who were solicited to object have objected to the waterfront development. What about the rest of the 300,000 people in the local community? Come on people. Think about the thousands of local residents who commute to work each day, the young people leaving the area for study or career opportunities, the wasted tourism opportunities and the current status of the city centre. Council has recently announced it will do its bit and build a civic centre with regional library next to the existing Council chambers. It’s time the community means what it says and speaks out in support of the very things it has asked for. Email, 11 Apr 2012 Deborah Warwick, Point Frederick

Letter is misleading n reference to an email from Pamela Williams (“Memorial Park needs to be saved”, Coast Community News, April 10, 2012).

The Gosford Sub Branch of the Returned and Services League of Australia recognises and welcomes Ms Williams input to this issue, however, it also wishes readers to know that Ms Williams has been somewhat mischievous in her approach. On 11 October, 2011 Ms Williams wrote to the sub branch on this very same issue and a copy of the reply to her letter, signed off by Sub Branch President, Mr Greg Mawson, is reproduced as follows. “Dear Ms Williams “The Sub-Branch welcomes your letter of 11 October 2011 in which you express your concern regarding the redevelopment of Gosford Memorial Park as part of the Gosford Landing development. “It is most pleasing that this debate has been taken out into the public forum as the Sub-Branch has the opportunity to take a position in this extremely important discussion. “Initially, the Sub-Branch was concerned when approached by the Central Coast Regional Development Corporation, who wanted to discuss proposals for that area of Gosford which contained the Gosford Memorial Park. “As a major stakeholder and trustee of the Gosford Memorial Park, the Subbranch has a duty to protect and ensure the longevity of all things which embody the core values of the Returned and Services League of Australia. “Following research into the history of Memorial Park, its significance to the local area generally, the commemorative structures it contains and the feelings of current members of the Gosford Sub-Branch of the Returned and Services League, a committee comprising of executive

Letters to the editor should be sent to: Coast Community News PO Box 1056, Gosford 2250 or mail@gosfordnews.org See Page 2 for contribution conditions members of the Sub-Branch then entered into discussions with the Corporation. “Those discussions conveyed to the Corporation the significance of the Memorial Park to the community and that this significance should be at the forefront of any proposal to be put forward for consideration. “Central to those discussions was the fact that the present area is no longer large enough to accommodate the number of people who now gather to share commemorative occasions and reflect on those who made the supreme sacrifice. “Additionally, the area is extremely uneven underfoot, making it dangerous, especially for large groups and senior citizens and lacks seating facilities. “In recent times, the cenotaph itself has been defiled with a small amount of graffiti. “As a result of those discussions, the Corporation put a proposal to the SubBranch which gave the Sub-Branch committee a great degree of comfort in that there had been a thorough understanding and acceptance of its input. “This proposal provided for an enhanced facility, owned by the community for the benefit of the community but still managed by the SubBranch trustees in partnership with Council.

“It included an area approximately two thirds larger than that which now exists and as the graphic presentation depicts, occupies a position of prominence within the redeveloped precinct. “The area has a direct line of sight view of the Brisbane Water, as was originally intended, but which now has been blocked out following the growth of trees, and will be augmented with appropriate lighting and seating. “This proposal was taken back to Sub-Branch members to consider. “Following consideration, the members voted unanimously to accept the proposal from the Central Coast Regional Development Corporation thus allowing it to form part of the Gosford Landing development plan. “It is hoped that you no longer regard the area as being ‘sacrificed to the whim of developers’ but instead, the creation of an enhanced area for commemoration and reflection by the community for all members of the Defence Force who have made and will make the supreme sacrifice in the name of Australia in conflicts past, present and future.” The Sub Branch believes, as was expressed quite clearly in its reply to Ms Williams that the whole of the community will benefit from an enhanced commemorative facility as a result of the implementation of Stage 1 of the Gosford Landing project. All that it asks is that people carefully consider what they say and please give the whole story, not just cherry pick, in order that the community is in a position to make an informed judgement based on all of the available facts. Email, 14 Apr 2012 Len Sargant, Gosford RSL

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Speed limits reason for accidents am not surprised that the RTA will do nothing for the people of Point Clare to Koolewong regarding the speed limits that are in place today which in recent times have caused accidents.

They are only concerned with the highway at Wamberal to Forresters Beach which is 60kms, but we have to put up with 70kms on a main road, not a highway such as it is there. I believe that the RTA

the public servants that ignore advice from the taxpayers. These people are putting our lives at risk so why aren’t they prosecuted? is out of control and the Government should remove

Email, 10 Apr 2012 Robert Findley, Point Clare

Coast Community News is ‘refreshing’ ust a brief note to let you know how interesting and refreshing your Coast Community News is to read.

Wherever possible when out and about we pick up a copy and read it cover to cover. Can’t say we say the same for the Express Advocate which is too full of ads, interviews from people in the street, some

and an editor who appears to think he is very wise and his opinion is the most important. Keep up the good work. journalists who report with an obvious personal bias

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wrote in some time ago and I feel it is time again to have my say.

I refer to the comments in the last edition of the Landing Forum. Shame, shame, shame they say. Well I say shame on those of you against the Landing. Ok, there may need to be more consultation but we need

this development. Gosford will continue to remain the black hole of the

ast month Gosford mayor Cr Laurie Maher announced that Central Coast Regional Development Corporation (CCRDC) senior officers had informed him that they believed the Landing project “was dead in the water”.

The mayor claimed it was “a “Black day for Gosford”. He went on to say that the project had gone on display (originally) in order to get feedback from the public, however, “some” of the feedback had been extremely negative and as a result, the entire project was in doubt. Since last year, the mayor has ignored the adverse reaction to the project and labelled all the objectors to it, as a group of “naysayers”. Such a response, in my opinion, was cursory and lowerdeck. He has kept to typical generalisations in response to most announcements involving the criticism of the project even recently blaming such community reaction to it on the media. The media hasn’t done anything wrong, just reported the groundswell of reaction to it. It is as if he and his

Council knows best in such circumstances, apropos the concern for the CBD et al and what would be to the total detriment of the Olympic Swimming Pool and the foreshore of Gosford waterfront expanse and Lion Park, just for openers. Whether it’s a refusal to engage, or a dismissive indifference, his treatment of the “naysayers”, will be long remembered by most Gosford City Residents. The raison d’être for the CBD is well known and requires professional input and appropriate discussion before real consensus planning can be developed and costed in realistically, to face the residents of our fair City.

But for now, the overwhelming rejection of the Landing Project is best highlighted by the Statutory Body analysis. The public submissions to the proposal was 680. This included 200 form submissions and 10 submissions from groups. Submissions from individuals was 470. The result was a startling 96.4 per cent opposing, with only 1.7 per cent in submissions supporting the project. And in all this angst, no attempt has been made in the planning, to disclose the likely cost of this humungous project or discuss the likely hazards that may be encountered within low lying areas and the attendant risk of flood mediation. Email, 6 Apr 2012 Graeme Nicholas, East Gosford

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Central Coast if this doesn’t go ahead. Come on everyone, let’s get behind it and show our support by writing in to local papers. Laurie, I’m with you on this one. Email, 11 Apr 2012 Peter Alderton, Umina

hen Gosford Council purchased the Gosford Town Centre site it announced the free parking and closed the first two floors to tenants.

For a short period thereafter a sign was erected advertising “space to let” of a warehousing nature. With the announcement that the regional library will be located between Mann St and Georgiana Terrace and the decision

‘Landing’ (incorporating the Performing Arts Centre), what are Council’s intentions for the two floors?

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Facebook to help with healthiness entral Coast Business Woman of the Year Michelle Allen has set up a new Facebook site to encourage people to change to one healthy thing and try it for a week.

The idea is to get people healthy and to reduce illnesses like cancer, diabetes and heart diseases. Ms Allen said “after leading an unhealthy life and working way too many long hours in my business Webstuff. biz, many years ago I realised how unhealthy I was after seeing a scary photo of myself with family members (I was the fattest in the photo). “I have now lost 30kgs and it has been very hard work for me. “I know the many issues that go on with being overweight. “It’s not even just about sickness, there

are other issues like low self esteem and holding yourself back from doing the things you really to want to do in life. “I remember how much I hated going to the beach and often would use work as an excuse not to have to go out in public in my swimmers. “I want to see bad unhealthy habits reduced significantly from our society, there are way too many sick people these days and most of it is due to lifestyle and diet. “Being a business person, I would not be able to run a successful Digital Agency business at the level I am without being healthy and I have

energy to burn these days all due to a healthy lifestyle,” she said. Michelle’s idea is a simple one, eliminate just one unhealthy thing out of your life at a time and replace it with something healthy. “That could be anything from a little more exercise, massage each month, new healthy food, time out to relax, stop smoking, reduce or stop drinking alcohol or anything that you feel would get you feeling well and healthy. “You must work at your own pace to achieve the results that you can live with after all it takes ages to create bad habits so it

can take ages to change bad habits,” said Ms Allen. “This site does not give health advice, however, health professionals are encouraged to also take the challenge and offer their comments to people that may post questions. “Even health professional’s need to look at their own health as often they forget about themselves because they are so focused on others”. Michelle’s Facebook paged is called “FB Health Week”. To join, visit www. f a c e b o o k . c o m / healthweek. Media Release, 13 Apr 2012 Michelle Allen, Gosford

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help to raise funds by purchasing a Grandma or Grandpa teddy bear, pens, yoyos, shopping bags, key charms, or by simply giving a donation towards this worthwhile research. Terrigal Inner Wheel meets on the second Tuesday of each month at Terrigal Rotary Hall.

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Anxiety and phobia self-help group eople with problem anxiety or phobias can join a free self-help group at Niagara Park.

The group will follow a structured program for 12 weeks and will meet on Thursday evenings beginning April 26, between 6:30 pm and 8:30 pm. “We’ve run these selfhelp groups for more than 10 years, and they’ve proven to be very successful in helping people with social anxiety, panic, specific phobias and obsessive compulsive disorder,” said Mental Health Association NSW CEO Elizabeth Priestley. Previous group participant, Steve, 28, said “the group encouraged people to talk, then gave advice generally about how to face their anxieties.” “The program is going to help a lot of people because of the format, it encourages people to speak up without feeling vulnerable.” Another group participant, Michael, said “the two facilitators were outstanding. “As a result of the work, I possess some robust techniques to overcome negative, self-critical thoughts which precede my physical anxiety.”

The self-help groups follow a structured program and the weekly meetings are facilitated by trained group leaders. Participants are guided step-by-step through a program of gradual exposure to help overcome their worry, fear or anxiety. “These groups are empowering because people determine their own goals for self-exposure homework. “They are taught how to face up to and overcome anxiety, as well as how to deal with possible setbacks,” said Ms Priestley. Central Coast group facilitator Daria Florea said “I really hope to bring more awareness to people on the Central Coast and help them by using the behaviour therapy techniques we teach in the group.” “I have experienced and overcome a form of anxiety myself, and I have another family member going through the process at the moment, so I am very passionate about helping other people to deal with this.

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“I also believe that our hectic lifestyles can produce excessive anxiety with all the extra stresses and expectations on us,” said Ms Florea. To find out more or join the Niagara Park Self-Help Group, phone Linda on (02) 9339 6093. Media Release, 17 Apr 2012 Natasha Webb, Mental Health Association NSW

Woman assaulted in Kariong olice are appealing for information after the assault of a woman in Kariong on Tuesday, April 3.

About 9pm, a 25-yearold woman was walking in Curringa Rd, Kariong, when she was approached by a man and assaulted. The woman fought the man off and contacted police, who attended and conducted patrols of the

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a snake skin belt and a balaclava. Anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Media Release, 5 Apr 2012 NSW Police Media

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Coast clubs set to dominate awards

Street art encouraged in Gosford ocal artists are being encouraged to contact Art Takes Gosford to have their art displayed in the street.

The first site to be rejuvenated is the old Froggy’s site at 70 Mann St, Gosford. “Art is beginning to collect on the wall already and we want more, heaps more,” said GBID manager Paul Brasch. “Some may call it a street art gallery, and for simplicity it’s a fair cop but essentially they’d be wrong because Art Takes Gosford has no institutional or commercial mandate to contend with. “The content will be dictated by you: the people. “It’s a neutral space for you to express your inner artist. “We call it an Art Takes because it’s about art taking its turn in Gosford. “We are encouraging everyone to contribute. “There are no age or career stage restrictions to contribute to Art Takes Gosford.

“We welcome musicians to poets, sculptors to screen writers, digital artist to film makers, traditional painters to weavers because we’re committed to giving everyone a turn and to have their Art Take Gosford.” Art Takes Gosford is a new initiative designed to engage and create a dialogue with the whole community. “Rather than telling people what Art is they can show us what it is to them, because you never know what we might find out,” said Mr Brasch. Everyone is encouraged to contact Gabe via email to register their interest and for more information, arttakesgosford@ bigpond.com.

Media Release, 18 Apr 2012 Paul Brash, GBID

Gallery seeks artists for residency

osford Regional Gallery is currently seeking proposals from local artists for the 2012 Gosford CBD Artist Residency which will take place from Monday, June 18, until Friday, June 29.

Four selected artists will be given the opportunity to create a body of work that will be displayed over a two-week period in one of the vacant shopfronts in the Gosford Central Business District (CBD). Each artist will work in consultation with the curator of the Gosford Regional

Gallery to create an artwork that encapsulates the Gosford CBD, its people, places, past, present and future. Gosford Regional Gallery and Arts Centre curator Mr Tim Braham said that the program was a fantastic initiative for both artists and local residents. “We are proud to be able

to continue to give exposure to the amazing work of local artists while also helping to revitalise the Gosford CBD for everyone to enjoy. “Artists are encouraged to be creative with different mediums and to think about how their body of work will engage with the general

public,” said Mr Braham. At the conclusion of the residency artists will have their work exhibited at the Gosford Regional Gallery. The exhibition will commence on Saturday, July 21, until Sunday, September 16. The deadline for proposals is Friday, May 18. Media Release, 19 Apr 2012 Gosford Council Media

egistered clubs on the Central Coast are on course to dominate the club industry’s annual awards competition.

Mooney Mooney Club on the Hawkesbury, Ettalong Memorial Bowling Club, Wallarah Bay Recreation Club, Mingara Recreation Club and Wyong Rugby League Club have together received 18 nominations for the 2012 ClubsNSW Awards for Excellence, a record for the region. The annual competition sees NSW registered clubs compete in 21 categories, including the prestigious club of the year award, and highlights those clubs that are leading in the industry in each category. This year, Mingara Recreation Club is a chance to clean up at the awards night. The Club has been selected as a finalist in eight categories including Club of The Year Award. The local clubs will compete with almost 1500 clubs from across NSW for the title of best in the state. ClubsNSW CEO Anthony Ball said it has been a stellar year for local clubs, and it was clear that Central Coast

clubs were leading the industry based on their record number of finalist nominations. “The benchmark in the club industry just gets higher every year,’’ he said. “Local clubs this year have taken some significant steps forward despite the significant challenges put before them. “I congratulate every club nominated in the finals, they certainly deserve the honour, it takes hard work and commitment to even get to this stage. “I suspect for many I will be congratulating them yet again on the 1st of June when the winners are announced,” he said. The winner of each category will be announced at the 2012 ClubsNSW Awards for Excellence dinner on Friday, June 1, at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre. Media Release, 18 Apr 2012 Anita Balalovski, ClubsNSW

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Coast Community News - April 23, 2012 - Page 15

Underwater photo comp launched

Tenth year for Festival

riday, April 13, marked the 12 month anniversary of the scuttling of the Ex-HMAS Adelaide.

To celebrate the milestone an Ex-HMAS Adelaide Underwater Photo Competition was launched. “She is sitting bolt upright, fully intact and attracting an amazing array of marine life already,” said Central Coast Artificial Reef Project secretary Sue Dengate. “As divers, we see this remarkable transformation that is occurring on the Adelaide, but others don’t get to see the wonderful conversion from ship to reef,” said Ms Dengate. “So, the Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre (CCMDC) in conjunction

with CCARP are holding the inaugural Ex-HMAS Adelaide Underwater Photo Competition in order to showcase the Adelaide Artificial Reef and her inhabitants in all their glory. “We recognized that there was also a need to have a chronological record of marine life on the Adelaide Artificial Reef and by having the photo competition as an annual event, the CCMDC will hold a pictorial record on the transformation of the Adelaide and her inhabitants for all visitors to the CCMDC to view,” she said. The official launch of the competition was held

on Wednesday, April 11, and photos must be in by September 1. Categories are wide angle, video with three minute duration, marine life and people’s choice. Photos will also be on view at Central Coast Tourism, Kariong, throughout the competition. “We hope that the competition will also draw attention to other tourist attractions on the Central Coast” said Sue. Media Release, 4 Apr 2012 Sue Dengate, CCARP

Quilt exhibition

he Central Coast’s very own quilt exhibition and competition will be held again this year to raise funds for Cancer Care Services at Gosford and Wyong Hospitals.

The event will be held on May 5 and 6, at Wyong Race Club from 9:30am until 4pm. There will be free demonstrations and

workshops and a silent auction and raffles over the two day event. Experts will also be available to discuss sewing machines and

patchwork supplies. Email, 17 Apr 2012 Jan Richens, Central Coast Local Health District

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n Sunday, May 6, FrogFest, a celebration of progressive folk music, will be held at Kantara House in Green Point from 1pm.

Frog is the amalgamation of folk and progressive (prog) styles, and FrogFest is a celebration of this genre. With beginnings in 2011 as a single event in Sydney, the festival returns in 2012 as a seven-date tour “There are many great Australian bands that fit nicely into this genre; some underground, some more widely accepted,” said organiser Dave Carr. “FrogFest presents a perfect opportunity to get them together, and to let the

country know about what they’re creating. “People need to hear this music.” Mr Carr said he planned to continue presenting FrogFest as an annual event, and also to expand its scope. “Hopefully, in the future, we can take it all over Australia.” As it moves to different locations, performers vary from venue to venue. Overall the festival will feature performances from

the Woohoo Revue, the Crooked Fiddle Band, BOB (featuring Ben Hauptmann), Brian Campeau, Mr Fibby, Dave Carr’s Fabulous Contraption, the Rhythm Hunters, Chaika, Cracked Actor, Dave Bova Band, James Kemp and Richard Calabro’s Alpha-Omega Guitar Trio. Media release, 6 Mar 2012 Dave Carr, FrogFest

The Portrait free staged play reading will be held on Friday, April 27, at 7:30pm at the Uniting Church Hall, Gosford.

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The play to be read will be The Portrait, written by Mavis Gunter and directed by Mary Middleton.

It will be read by Alyce Herridge, Helen Herridge, Mary Middleton, Graham Rodge and Scot Russell. Everyone is invited to

stay to discuss the play and for supper. Email, 10 Apr 2012 Nerida White, Uniting Productions

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For events in post code areas 2250, 2260 and 2251 See the Peninsula News for events in post code areas 2256 & 2257

Tuesday April 24

Saturday April 28

Tuesday May 1

Gosford Council Meeting, 6:45pm, Council Chambers Union Yoga, Rhythm Hut, Gosford, 5:30-7:30pm Introduction to Philosophy, Rhythm Hut, 7:45-9:15pm

Sound Celebration, Central Coast Grammar School, 3pm Climate Change forum, Kariong Community hall, 1-4pm Brisbane Water Historical Society heritage festival, Henry Kendall Cottage and Museum, West Gosford, 11:30am-1:30pm AACC Computer Club Picasa3 Editing Workshop, Narara Valley High School, 10am-4pm Coastal a Cappella Sound Celebration concert, central Coast Grammar School,

Union Yoga, Rhythm Hut, Gosford, 5:30-7:30pm Introduction to Philosophy, Rhythm Hut, 7:45-9:15pm Tie-dying with Sile, Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre, 3:45-5:30pm

Wednesday April 25 Anzac Day Service, Greenway Chapel and Memorial Gardens, Green Point

Thursday April 26

Wednesday May 2

Body Percussion workshop, Rhythm Hut, Gosford, 6:30-9:30pm Kathleen Evans author signing, St Joseph’s Spirituality and Education Centre, Kincumber South, 10:30am and 7pm Belly dancing workshop, Kincumber Neighbourhood Sunday April 29 The 5-Lands experience Centre, 3:45-4:45pm featuring Baby Snakes, Triple P Positive Parenting Course, Chertsey Primary Rhythm Hut, 5pm School library, 7-9pm

Guide Dogs NSW/ACT Central Coast Support Group, Gosford Imperial Centre, 9am-3pm Central Coast Myeloma Support Group meeting, Central Coast Leagues Club, 6-8pm Renal Support Meeting, West Gosford RSL, 12pm Monday April 30 The Monkey King workshop, Kincumber Friday April 27 Centre, The Portrait, Uniting Neighbourhood 3:45-5:30pm Church Hall, Gosford Kids yoga, Kincumber Inner Wheel Club Centre, of Terrigal Cord Blood Neighbourhood 3:45-4:45pm Research stall, Erina Fair Triple P Seminar, Chertsey Staged play reading, Uniting Church Hall, Public School Library, 12:302:30pm Gosford, 7:30pm, free

Thursday May 3 African Drumming, Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre, 3:45-4:45pm

Friday May 4 Mystery of the Outback, 8pm, Uniting Church Hall, Gosford Schr dingers Dæmon, Uniting Church Hall, 8pm

If you’ve got something happening in Gosford LGA area over the next few weeks, let us know about it and we’ll list it here for you, for free. Contact details are on page 2.

6 May - Kantara House The Rhythm Hunters, BOB (featuring Ben Hauptmann), Chaika, Dave Carr's Fabulous Contraption 1pm, $12 presale, $15 at the door Bookings: www.moshtix.com.au Frog is the amalgamation of folk and progressive (prog) styles, and FrogFest is a celebration of this genre. With beginnings in 2011 as a single event in Sydney, the festival returns in 2012 as a seven-date tour through NSW, ACT and VIC. Organiser Dave Carr explains his reasons for running a festival based on this style: “There are many great Australian bands that ﬁt nicely into this genre – some underground, some more widely accepted. FrogFest presents a perfect opportunity to get them together, and to let the country know about what they’re creating. People need to hear this music.” Dave is himself a Frog musician and his band, Dave Carr’s Fabulous Contraption, will be performing at many of the festival dates. When asked what it is that he loves so much about this music he responds: “It’s so inspiring to see bands doing new things and experimenting artistically and nowhere is this more evident musically than in the prog genre. “Then consider a style as tried and true as folk, with its inherent accessibility. “When you combine these two concepts and end up with a result that is both groundbreaking and harkens to something quite ancient, it’s pretty exciting.”

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Maddison is Miss Summer opacabana’s Maddison Arena, 11, has been named Miss Summer 2011-2012 in the pre-teen category of a national sun smart modeling competition.

The competition run by Lebelle Boutique-Models aimed to raise awareness of being sun smart, while being an annual fund raiser for skin cancer prevention. The competition encouraged parents and children to have fun working together in creating a sun smart photo shoot, while helping beginner models to have fun and develop confidence. Maddi’s photo was judged the winner because it was colourful, natural and

portrayed all the essential elements of being sun smart, and comes soon after her win as the fashion face of spring in the Miss Fashion Australia contest. While Maddi savours her back-to-back modelling wins, she has recently launched Maddi Arena Photography on Facebook, as she develops new talents with model and fashion photography.

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Senior dance classes enior’s dance classes will be available from Thursday, June 7, at Tarragal Glen Retirement Village, after acclaimed professional dancer and teacher Eddie Harbin joined the village.

“As a new resident at Tarragal Glen, I am looking forward to sharing my love of dancing with my new found friends, fellow residents and others in the Central Coast seniors community,” Eddie said. Village manager Steve Wills said: “Our residents are really excited about this wonderful and fun opportunity to participate in Eddie’s classes.” “These classes will really complement the busy social

Media Release, 10 Apr 2012 Joe Arena, Copacabana

calendar we have available at Tarragal Glen.” Eddie’s work has taken him all over the world where he has worked for many accredited dance companies. A multitude of dance styles such as tap, cha cha and ballroom will be available. Email, 13 Apr 2012 Jasmine Clarke, Retire Australia

Gosford Bush Poets

he Gosford Bush Poets met at their usual meeting place, the Gosford Hotel, on Wednesday, April 18.

“Though our scheduled guest artist, Roger Montgomery, couldn’t be with us due to a sudden illness, he was ably represented by the other members of his group, The Dingo’s Breakfast,”

said Gosford Bush Poets president Vic Jefferies. “Graham, Bruce and John entertained us all with great poetry, some brilliant songs and much good music. “It was a great night made

better by presentations from Chris Kessey, Jan Lock, David O’Connor, Jack Dewberry, Ken Tough, Dave Proust, Peter Mace, Jeannie Lawson, June Hilton, Peter Rae and Norman Allan,” he said.

The next Gosford Bush Poets meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 30, at 7pm. Media Release, 19 Apr 2012 Vic Jefferies, Gosford Bush Poets

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he combined groups of the Russell Drysdale Precinct including Central Coast Family History, Central Coast Handweavers, Spinners and Textile Arts Guild, The Potters and Gosford City Lions Club are hosting a Biggest Morning Tea on Saturday, May 26, from 10am to 3pm at 8 –10 Russell Drysdale St, East Gosford.

See displays of community quilts made for local coast groups including Coastal Shelter and Gosford Hospital, demonstrations and static displays of spinning, weaving, knitting and

needle felting. There will be a dancing display by On Stage studio as well as the opportunity to discover how to trace your family history. The Potters and Guild Cottage will be open for

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Coastal a Cappella celebrates 20 years A

ward winning chorus Coastal a Cappella will celebrate its 20th anniversary with the community, with the production of their Sound Celebration show be held at Central Coast Grammar School on April 28. The Central Coast based group will showcase its unique take on barbershop singing when it belts out a wide range of genres in four-part harmony using costume and visual effects during the public event. The 40 person group along with smaller ensembles from the chorus will display their distinctive style using a contemporary repertoire to perform songs from musical theatre and films, ballads and jazz as part of the Sound Celebration show. The chorus forms part of the international organisation of Sweet Adelines and includes

singers aged from their 20s to their 60s. The group regularly supports and entertains at local fundraising and community events including Gosford and Wyong Council citizenship ceremonies. Music director Ms Linda Wareham said the group has been so successful over the past two decades because of its members’ commitment to singing and music education. “As well as our dedication to performing and sharing the joy of singing, we always focus on working together with fun and friendship as the basis of our group,” Mrs Wareham said.

“We are really proud of the work we have done over the last 20 years and are pleased we have been able to entertain and delight so many members of our local community as well as national audiences,” she said. “Our style is distinctive because we don’t use any musical instruments. “Our voices are our instruments and our audiences often comment to us they couldn’t believe our voices sound the way they do.” Coastal a Cappella has won three national awards over the past five years competing against choruses

Family History meeting

he Central Coast Family History Society will hold its next monthly meeting at the Lions Community Hall on Saturday, May 5, at 1pm.

The guest speaker, Grace Karskens, will speak on the early years of the settlement of the colony of Sydney. Grace Karskens teaches Australian history at the University of New South

Wales. Her book The Rocks: Life in Early Sydney won the 1998 NSW Premier’s Award for Local and Regional History. She has combined her

knowledge of history and archaeology to explore the lost world of Sydney’s Rocks district. Media Release, 17 Apr 2012 Warwick Forrest, CCFH

from around Australia. The Sound Celebration anniversary show will ready the chorus for the three-day

Sweet Adelines National Convention in Canberra in May, where the group hopes to again perform in a

winning style. Media Release, 2 Apr 2012 Jennie Harrison, Coastal a Cappella

Guide Dogs stall he Central Coast Guide Dogs NSW-ACT Volunteer Support Group will hold a stall in the Imperial Shopping Centre, Gosford, on International Guide Dogs Day Thursday, April 26, from 9am until 2:30pm.

Guide Dogs raise much needed funds to enhance the quality of life of people who are blind or vision impaired by assisting in their achievement of independence through access and mobility. The Central Coast

Support Group meets every two months and is always looking for new members to assist in its fundraising endeavours. Guide Dogs clients and their guide dogs also attend the stalls and answer questions from the local

community about what it is like to live with impaired vision. Media Release, 18 Apr 2012 Lynne Lillico, Central Coast Guide Dogs NSW-ACT Volunteer Support Group

Where do you get it? Following is a list of all good outlets in the Gosford LGA where you can get a copy of Coast Community News Avoca Avoca Cinema Avoca Hotel Avoca Shops Avoca Surf Club Avoca Primary School Bottle Shop Service Station Bensville Bensville Shops Coast Christian School Copacabana Copacabana Shops Kiosk East Gosford East Gosford Cafes East Gosford Hotel East Gosford Olympic Pool East Gosford Shopping Centre Gosford Regional Gallery Gosford Sailing Club St Edward College High School St Josephs Girls College High School Erina Bob Jane Central Coast Adventist School Central Coast Grammar School Dulux Erina Fair Library Erina Leagues Club Erina Mall Fitness 2000 Fountain Plaza Jacks Bar and Grill McDonalds Red Rooster Shell Service Station Singos Meats Tarragal Glen Village The Bungalows

Woodport Inn Woodport Retirement village Green Point Aldi Broadlands Green Point Christian College Green Point Community Centre Green Point Village Mr Catering-Greenway cafe Gosford Anaconda Bite Me Take Away Caltex Service Centre Central Coast Leagues Club CRS Australia Ducks Crossing Publications Duttons Tavern Gateway Takeaway Gosford Bowls Club Gosford Court House Gosford High School Gosford Hospital Gosford Hotel Gosford Library Gosford Police Headquarters Gosford Senior Citizen Centre Gosford Showground Gosford Tafe Imperial Centre Monti’s Officeworks RSL Retirement Village and Community Centre Spotlight Tourism Information Centre West Gosford RSL Kariong Central Coast Regional Development Corporation Chemist Kariong Cafe Kariong Liquor Store

Kariong Neighbourhood Centre Kariong Supermarkets Kariong Tavern Langford Drive Service Station Mt Penang Tourist information Centre Shell Service Station Kincumber Brentwood Village Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Kincumber High School Kincumber Hotel Kincumber Library Kincumber Nautical Village Kincumber Primary School Kincumber Shopping Centre Mitre 10 Multi Purpose Community Centre Shell Service Station South Kincumber Shops Take away Food Outlets

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Looking Through a Glass Onion ooking Through a Glass Onion, one of Australia’s longest running tours, will visit Laycock St Theatre on Saturday, June 23, one last time before heading overseas.

In 1992, John Waters and Stewart D’Arrietta took to the small stage at the Tilbury Hotel, Woolloomooloo, Sydney, with their debut production of Looking Through A Glass Onion. What was an initially a one week booking quickly sold out and extended into a six week, sell out season. Fast forward 20 years and after many successful and sold out Glass Onion tours, John and Stewart have decided to return to their up close and personal intimate two man show tour. The National Tour of Looking Through A Glass Onion commenced in November 2010 at the Sydney Opera House, with a sellout two week season the production quickly extended throughout 2011 taking in over 30,000 ticket sales nationally to be the

‘highest selling Australian Artist tour thus far in 2011. “It’s been fantastic the response the show is receiving, especially from the younger audiences that are coming along, some of whom were not even born when Lennon and The Beatles were recording and releasing their music, it’s a testament to the legacy of the man and his music that still excites and intrigues people to this day” said Waters. “Although we’ve done two tours with the full band we were constantly inundated with requests from areas we had yet to tour to come and perform, so we’ve yielded to the call and decided to go back out of the road with the original two man show,” he said. The show is not a cutand-paste biography of

Lennon or an emulation of the original recordings. On stage, with shadows from the lighting arrangement fluttering over his face, John Waters explores the essence of the man through song and spoken word. Waters becomes synonymous with Lennon. He shies away from imitating the artist, but so emotive is his performance, it lulls the audience into believing anything is possible. It’s part concert and part biography, though it doesn’t seek to tell the full story of Lennon’s life. “Rather than to impersonate, I wanted to evoke his honesty, bitter-sweet humour, self criticism and disdain for pretentiousness and pomposity,” said Waters.

“The song Glass Onion was John Lennon’s postscript to The Beatles. “It had such a strong image of crystal ball-gazing and peeling away the layers that it inspired the format for this show – a kaleidoscope collage of song, word, emotion and image”, agrees D’Arrietta with Waters. For the audience this is either an emotional trip down memory lane or a wonderful introduction to the life and times of one of the most fascinating icons of our time. With 31 songs performed including to name a few, “A Day in the Life”, “Strawberry Fields Forever”, “Revolution”, “Lucy In the Sky with Diamonds”, “Woman”, “Jealous Guy” and “Imagine”. Media Release, 10 Apr 2012 Karen Waters, SueMacMedia

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Italian ﬁlm night n Italian-themed film night, promoting harmony and diversity, was held on Friday, April 13, at The Hub (Erina Youth Centre), Erina Fair.

Hosted by Gosford Council Youth Services and the Northern Settlement Services’ Central Coast Multicultural Family Support Program, the event followed on from the successful Film Global nights held over the past few years that

celebrate a different culture each month. The film nights were designed to showcase the cultural diversity on the Central Coast and to encourage people to become more involved in their community.

This month features the Italian film Bread and Tulip with Italian appetisers served before the film. Bread and Tulip is a romantic comedy which follows the story of an underappreciated housewife, Rosabella, who

Oral Health Van in Gosford

he University of Newcastle’s Mobile Oral Health Van will be located in Kibble Park, Gosford, for the month of May.

“Coast Shelter has been happy to organise for the van to visit Gosford’s CBD to offer anyone with a health care card a dental check up, teeth cleaning and fluoride treatment”, Coast Shelter executive officer Mr Laurie Maher said. These treatments are provided by students under the supervision of a certified dentist. “Dental health is now a national issue with Australia ranking among the bottom third of OECD countries,” Maher said. Poor dental health has a massive social and economic

cost with the stigma and lack of self esteem resulting from poor teeth. “It undermines individual efforts to obtain and maintain employment and social relationships,” Maher added. “It is simply not fair that so many Australians, particularly those on low incomes, have to miss out on essential dental care. “The Federal Government has stated that dental health would be one of their priorities but to institute a national scheme is very costly. “As we wait to see if the Federal budget will bring relief, our Ourimbah campus

of the University of Newcastle have stepped up to the plate,” Maher stated. The van will be located right in the centre of Gosford CBD and bookings can be made for May 2,9, 16, 23 and 30 by phoning 4349 4416. “This is a wonderful initiative of the University and it has been great to see so many groups within our community come together to ensure that anyone with a Health Care Card can benefit from it,” said Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill. Media Release, 13 Apr 2012 Heidi Blyth, Coast Shelter

decides to embark on a personal adventure after she is forgotten by her family while on a bus trip. Complete with beautiful

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Bike ride for charities

Local sport stars sponsored by Councils ive Central Coast residents have received a total of $3750 in sponsorship from the Central Coast Regional Organisation of Councils (CCROC) to participate at both national and international sporting events.

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hose wishing to participate in the Century Challenge Cycle Ride on Sunday, May 20, can this year choose from three road rides and a Kid’s Challenge.

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This year a 20km Family Friendly Challenge has been added where, not only families can participate, but individuals who want a pleasant Sunday ride without the challenge of

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hill climbs can also take part. The three Challenge rides start and finish at Mt Penang Parklands, where, at the end of the rides, cyclists can enjoy a sausage sizzle, music, a massage and a wellearned rest. The Kids Challenge is held in the grounds of Mt Penang Gardens and is designed for those aged four to 12 years. The Century Challenge Cycle Ride is an event of the Rotary Club of Erina and the major beneficiary of the ride is Coast Shelter. Other beneficiaries are the Gosford Guides and Terrigal sea Rescue Services. Media Release, 16 Apr 2012 Annona Pearse, Rotary Club of Erina

A joint initiative of Gosford City and Wyong Shire Councils, CCROC provides sponsorship to residents who have been selected by a national, state or regional body to participate in a recognised sporting or cultural event. In return for sponsorship, the recipients promote the Central Coast in the local, interstate and international arenas. Jordan Groom of Point Clare and Darcy Sneddon of Umina Beach are currently representing Australia on the Trans Tasman Oztag Tour in Auckland, New Zealand The boys, who each received $1000, were chosen for the team as a result of their strong performances at the Australian Junior National Championships. Blue Haven resident Mark Leard was awarded $500 to attend the 2012 National Provincial

Baseball Championships held in Adelaide from April 8-15. Mark was selected after his excellent performance and dedication shown in the selection trials. Avoca Beach’s Teal Kilbride collected $250 to represent the U13s NSW State Metro Girls Football Team at the National Junior Football Championships held in Canberra from April 1820. Teal was selected for the team as a result of her strong performance during trials. Hayden Crampton of Narara received $1000 to attend the Trans Tasman Archery Challenge held in Rotorua, New Zealand from April 15-21. Hayden was selected by Archery Australia after his exemplary qualifying scores. Media Release, 13 Apr 2012 Gosford Council Media

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Olyroos’ scoreless qualiﬁcation campaign

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Australia and Iraq U23's Line Up at Bluetongue

On a balmy night at the picturesque bayside arena, an experimental and developmental Qantas Australian U23s outfit couldn’t quite manage to get the better of their rivals who proved to be stubborn opposition. While both teams strung together some neat build up play through midfield, neither side could find the killer pass or strike on goal. The Qantas Australian U23s goalkeeper, Mark Birighitti, and the Iraqi goalkeeper, Jalal Hassan Hachim, had relatively trouble-free matches with much of the contest played out in midfield. The game had a lively opening with chances arriving at both ends in the first ten minutes of play. In the fifth minute, Iraq could, and perhaps should

have capitalised on a defensive error by Australia, while soon after midfielder Mustafa Amini nearly opened the door for Chris Harold. Amini’s pass was just a little too strong for Harold who worked tirelessly upfront throughout the match. Kept at bay by the new Qantas Australian U23s pairing of Brendan Hamill and Zac Anderson, the Iraq U23s were forced to shoot from range and they did so in the 17th minute. Birighitti, however, watched the shot from Ahmed Yaseen fly high of his crossbar. Chris Harold’s pace was proving a menace for the Iraqi backline and his good work drew a foul in the 36th minute of play following a pass from captain Ben Kantarovski. Unfortunately for Vidmar’s men, Dimitrios Petratos’ resulting free kick failed to trouble Hassan Hachim. Perhaps the best chance of the game came just two minutes before referee Yuichi Nishimura’s half-time whistle. Ammar Abdulhussein Ahmed fired a venomous

shot at goal, however, was thwarted by an alert Birighitti who sprung into action to save the goal bound effort. The second stanza was close to a carbon copy of the ﬁrst, with both teams struggling to create many clear-cut opportunities to break the deadlock. For Qantas Australian U23s, substitute Tomas Rogic and Harold both unleashed efforts from low percentage areas but couldn’t quite force Hassan Hachim into a meaningful save, while Abdulhussein Ahmed whisked a low, curling shot past the woodwork on in the 67th minute. Unfortunately for the 2071 fans that had made the trek to Central Coast Stadium, there were no goals to witness, with referee Nishimura calling time on the game after four minutes of added play. Qantas Australian U23 head coach Aurelio Vidmar said he was pleased with the effort of his players considering the limited preparation. “I thought there were some really strong performances from our goalkeeper, back four, central midﬁelders tonight.

“Chris Harold also did quite a good job under very tough circumstances. “It was never going to be an easy match. “So considering we had only two light sessions and it was the ﬁrst time this group had played together I thought we did a decent

job,” concluded Vidmar. However, in the ﬁnal analysis, the Australian team failed to score a goal throughout the entire campaign and therefore did not win a match. Unlike the Women’s team, the Olyroos have not qualiﬁed for the 2012

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Olympics. Issues over the availability of players to be selected for the squad have been partly blamed for this failure and it is expected that the FFA will hold an internal enquiry to decide on how to improve on this result in future Olympic qualiﬁcation campaigns.

Judo club secures international medals

by Pete Acciari

our Kido Mingara Judo Academy members brought back medals from the Queensland International Open Judo Championships held in Brisbane recently. Liam Yokoyama, 16, in his U20 junior male division showed his solid judo skills over his opponents dominating the U60kg division by winning gold. In the senior men division, he found the going tougher but impressed his coaches by powering through with his fast ashi [foot] techniques that opened opponents for

his big throws to securing a bronze. Melinda Brown was placed in the 52kg Junior Women U20 category, and had a challenging time with some difﬁcult judging decisions but her solid groundwork and command of submission techniques secured her a bronze medal. Caroline Hain, after an injury break, re-entered the competition side of Judo with a strong showing against some solid opponents. Her winning comeback in the 48kg junior women was only stopped in the ﬁnals, having to settle for silver. In the cadet division, she managed a bronze being

edged out on the diaz by her club mate, Angelina. Angelina Yokoyama just moved up from the girl divisions and did a fantastic job to secure a silver in the 48kg cadets. The 15-year-old then backed up in the U20 junior women with a bronze. With their already accumulated selection points Liam Yokoyama as well as his sister Angelina, joined by Caroline Hain and Melinda Brown have all been selected on the National team to compete at the Oceania Championship in Cairns in April this year.

ABL Rookie of the Year and Sydney Blue Sox pitcher, Aiden Francis started on the mound for the minor premiers, Central Coast. The Vikings started with the hero from game two of the preliminary final, Andrew Cooke, who was looking for a repeat performance in game one of the Championship series. Marlins knocked in a run early in the bottom of the first to take a 1 – 0 lead. This was wiped away immediately by the Vikings as they squared the ledger in the top half of the second innings. In the bottom half of the second innings, the Marlins found themselves with bases loaded and one out thanks to a single from Harrison and a hit by pitch followed by a walk. A sac fly from lead off Howe saw the Marlins dive back into the lead. The minor premiers didn’t have the lead for long at all as Vikings stalwart Kingman knocked in a run and we had a tied ball game again after three innings. In the fifth, the Vikings took their first lead of the game thanks to top half of the batting order. D’Antonio double, Southam and Holland singled to score D’Antonio and the Vikings lead 3 – 2. The seventh inning saw

the Marlins pounce on a tired Cooke as he was moved from the mound after a solid performance. Mitch Simon was brought on for the Vikings and he minimised the damage but two runs crossed the plate giving the lead back to the Marlins. Francis on the mound came into the top of the ninth needing three outs to give the Marlins a one-nil lead in the series. He fell just short of throwing a complete nine innings, throwing eight 2/3 innings allowing seven hits and four runs with seven strikeouts. Vikings dug deep in the top of the ninth putting pressure on the Marlins defence. The pressure paid off as the Vikings tied the ball game in the top of the ninth. Simon ensured the game would go into extras with some great pitching in the bottom of the ninth. Vikings couldn’t make a

dent in the scoreboard in the top of the tenth leaving the door open for the Marlins to wrap up the game. Central Coast took the opportunity thanks to a single to Campbell, then two intentional walks (Moanoroa and Maat) saw the Marlins with loaded bases and none out. Dan Smith put up a sac ﬂy for Campbell to cross the plate and gave the Marlins a 5 – 4 victory and the allimportant game one of the series. The Vikings will need to pull out all stops to push the game into a decider on the back of Brad Thomas who should start for the Vikings. On the other hand, the minor premiers will be looking to wrap up the series with a second victory in game 2.

Game 2

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March 25, to claim the Sydney Major League 1st grade title. Game Two saw tight

pitching early between Vikings’ major leaguer Brad Thomas and Marlins’ Olympian Craig Anderson. Marlins took the lead 1-0 in the top of the ﬁfth inning

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Marlins win he Central Coast Marlins were 1 nil up in the ﬁrst Grade Sydney Major League Championship series after a tough see sawing battle with the Vikings, winning 5–4 in the bottom of the tenth at Blacktown International Sportspark on Saturday, March 24.

he Qantas Australian U23s have completed their AFC Asian Qualiﬁers for the 2012 London Games campaign with a scoreless draw against the Iraq U23s at Bluetongue Stadium on Wednesday, March 14.

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by Ray Armstrong

when Moko Moanaroa scored Michael Campbell. The pitching duel continued into the eighth inning, when Marlins scored another run to lead 2-0 off a Vikings mistake. With a 2-0 lead into the ninth inning, Marlins loaded the bases and got a bases clearing 3rd double from Moanaroa to see the Marlins extend their lead to 5-0. Dan Smith the doubled to score Moanaroa and take a 6-0 lead into the bottom of the ninth. Anderson, who pitched 8.1 scoreless innings of brilliant baseball, was relieved by brother Paul, who closed out the match to spark wild celebrations. The Marlins won their first ever SML 1st grade title with the victory, their 16th consecutive win to finish out the season. After winning Game One the night before 5-4, the win wrapped up the 2-0 series victory. Pitcher Craig Anderson was name Grand final series MVP with his outing.

See inside for: • All the latest Mariners News; • Football and League Seasons kick off; • Athletes win medals; • Union Championships Results; • Surf competition results; And lots more…….

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Mariners miss out

Coast Rugby union season kicks off ound one of the Central Coast Rugby Union competition was held on Saturday, April 14.

Kariong defeated Terrigal by 27 points to five at the Haven Oval after they opened the game strongly and dominated most phases of play leading by 14 points to nil at halftime and then went on with the same form to win the game. Best players for Kariong were lock Blake Sylvester, and Jay Shepherd-Mannix. Kariong halfback Scott Handley also had a very strong game and controlled proceedings from the centre of the field with aplomb. However, there

were also many good performers for Terrigal such as Ryan Metcalfe and Alex Farquhar in the forwards that certainly made their mark on the game. Kariong did score three tries to one and this was a good indication of the flow of the match. Gosford defeated Northlakes by 47 points to 20 at Slade Park. Gosford really took control of the match in the final 20 minutes but the game was hard fought for the entire 80 minutes. Northlakes got away to an excellent start with the first try of the game,

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however, Gosford were able to hit back and, approaching halftime, had taken the lead and led by 17 points to seven. It was a real arm wrestle in the second half but Gosford were always just ahead on the scoreboard. With 20 minutes to go, Gosford only led by 27 points to 20 and the game was up for grabs. In the final quarter of the game, Gosford took control and crossed for several match-winning tries. Best for Gosford were centre Tim Hill, and locks Mitch Cornwell and Luke Henig were outstanding. Northlakes were best served by centre Brenton Law, and Shane Nesbitt. Avoca continued their great form from last year when they defeated Woy Woy at Woy Woy Oval by 26 points to six. Avoca were the better team on the day and deserved the win. They scored two tries to nil on the day. Winger Matt Maloney had a great game for Avoca scoring a try and kicking six goals for a personal tally of 21 points. Best for Avoca were Matt Hipwell and David Gee who both put in sterling performances. Woy Woy were best served by prop Tyrone Fleming, and Jake Wildschut. Email, 14 Apr 2012 Larry Thomson, Central Coast Rugby Union

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entral Coast Mariners have fallen agonisingly short of reaching the 2011-12 Hyundai A-League Grand Final after succumbing 5-3 on penalties to Perth Glory following an enthralling battle at Bluetongue Stadium on Saturday, April 14.

With the two sides locked at 1-1 following regulation time and neither side able to break the deadlock following 30 minutes of extra time, the game was decided by penalties. With the ledger sitting 4-3 in Perth’s favour, Mariners midfielder Michael McGlinchey stepped up to take the pressure kick, only to see the ball sail over the cross bar. Perth skipper Jacob Burns secured the Mariners fate when he coolly slotted the decisive penalty past Hyundai A-League Goalkeeper of the Year

Mathew Ryan. Both sides had numerous opportunities to end the game in regulation time. Post match, Central Coast boss Graham Arnold praised his teams A-League season and said he believed his charges were the better side on the night. “I’m a traditionalist and while of course we wanted another crack at Brisbane, for me the Premiership is more important because it rewards consistency,” Arnold said. “Over 27 rounds our players were brilliant, I couldn’t be prouder of their

efforts. “I’ve said it many times that it’s a joy turning up at work each day. “Our season is not over. “We play[ed] Seongnam in Korea this week [Wednesday, April 18] and our aim is now to qualify for the round of 16 of the AFC Champions League. “We are in with good opportunity to fulfil that target, and can now focus all of our efforts on Asia’s premier club competition.” Media Release, 14 Apr 2012 Ben O’Neill, Central Coast Mariners

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Ray Maher tournament winners named

Terrigal’s best ever Nationals errigal Surf Life Saving Club placed fourth at the Australian Surf Life Saving titles held at Kurrawa-Kirra, two points behind third placed Manly.

The fourth placing was Terrigal’s best ever result and the top result for a Central Coast club at the Australian Titles. Jack Moyes was the sixth person in the history of surf life saving competition to make the final of the U19 and Open Ironman in the same year, joining the likes of Trevor Hendy, Ky Hurst and Grant Kenny. Saxon Lumsden won both the Open and U19 Boardriding titles and the

Adam and Peter being presented with the shield by Vice President Bob Fraser.

dam Pinkerton of Gosford and Peter Freestone of Terrigal were named the winners of the Ray Maher tournament held on Monday, April 16, and Tuesday, April 17.

This event is held annually and acknowledges Ray Maher who was founding president of the Central Coast Leagues Club and held that position for 50 years. It is an open tournament and this year attracted entries from Wyong,

Avoca, Ourimbah, Terrigal, Ettalong, Bateau Bay and two holidaying players from Great Britian in Malcolm Bishop, who has represented Wales, and Phil Down, who has represented England. The format is three games of thirteen ends over

two days. Monday was ideal and provided some magnificent bowling. After rain on Monday night, the tournament started under dark clouds at 9am on Tuesday. Three short stoppages were experienced in the

first game and when most rinks were on their tenth end in the second game, the sky opened up and the tournament was cancelled. Ray Maher couldn’t attend the presentations because of ill health, so senior vice president Bob Fraser officiated. Email, 17 Apr 2012 Rex Brown, Gosford Bowling Club

Thomson wins surf lesson with Beachley Gosford resident and Women in Focus community member Debbie Thomson won a surf lesson with seven time worldchampion surfer, Layne Beachley.

to the Commonwealth Bank Women in Focus team, Debbie took to the waves of Manly with Layne earlier this month just days before the Commonwealth Bank Beachley Classic at Dee Why Beach. “As the major sponsor of the Commonwealth

Bank Beachley Classic, the Women in Focus team are able to deliver inspiration, information and connection to our community through Layne Beachley. “The Beachley Classic continues to be a great success and it’s wonderful

to be able to give others the opportunity to take part and get up close and personal with the participants,” said Women in Focus Affiliate Business Banking general manager Karen James. Following the two-hour lesson, Debbie had not

U19 Women’s Board Relay Teams won both Gold (Alicia Bain, Rachelle King and Lauren Stone) and Bronze (Megan King, Danielle Rippon, Michelle Schofield). Paul Lemmon was named Masters Champion with his wins in the board, swim, ironman, relay and tube race. Email, 17 Apr 2012 Mardi Love, Central Coast Sport and Recreation

Membership prices drop osford Race Club has conducted targeted and specific market research relating to its Membership packages with a focus on price of membership, availability to attend meetings and benefits of membership.

only learned to stand up on a surfboard; she had also learned valuable life lessons from Layne. “What I learned was far more than how to surf, the lessons Layne gave us would be equally valid if applied to our businesses, our careers and our lives.” Media Release, 18 Apr 2012 Erina King, One Green Bean

membership is $110 (inc GST) for two members badges but after reviewing all of the information received, the Club has announced that it has revamped its membership packages. A full membership can be purchased from April 25 for $49 and includes on members badge and voting rights or an additional guest badge for $59. Upon renewal, members will also receive a card of vouchers that will offer a minimum of $50 in discounts, therefore covering the cost of membership. The vouchers will include offers for food and drink as well as other items. The Gosford Race Club has also worked in partnership with Racing NSW to provide more

race dates at times when people are more likely to be available to attend, including an increased number of weekend and twilight meetings in 20122013. “It is difficult to grow membership numbers when you predominantly run midweek industry meetings but we hope that by remodelling our membership fees and benefits we may make it more attractive for local residents to become members of our Club, despite the fact they may not be able to attend as regularly as they would like due to work commitments,” said Gosford Race Club chief executive James Heddo. Media Release, 16 Apr 2012 James Heddo, Gosford Race Club