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Central Coast Highway upgrade to resume oads and Maritime Services (RMS) will start negotiations with a number of contractors immediately after deciding to end its contractual arrangements with Reed Constructions.

MS has four road projects affected by Reed’s financial difficulties including the Central Coast Highway upgrade from Carlton to Serpentine Rds. “It was decided by RMS to terminate Reed’s services and ensure the priority was for the important road projects to be completed as soon as possible,” said NSW Roads Minister Mr Duncan Gay. The NSW Government has been working with Reed Constructions since it indicated in late February it was experiencing financial difficulties. “It is not appropriate for the Government to use taxpayers’ money to simply “bail out” a company experiencing financial difficulties,” Mr

Gay said. “RMS and the Department of Education and Communities (DEC) have been working with the company for some time and have done everything possible to resolve the issues in dispute, while ensuring public money is spent responsibly and lawfully. “RMS has for several months paid all of its payments to Reed ahead of contract terms to support its cash-flow to help it meet subcontractor commitments,” Mr Gay said. “An expedited determination process was also put in place to resolve as quickly as possible the outstanding claims Reed has against RMS and DEC. “An expert panel, led by Andrew Rogers

QC recently provided its report to the NSW Government on the claims by Reed Construction alleging DEC and RMS owe Reed money for work on education and road projects. “RMS’ legal teams reviewed the independent determination to understand its implications and also reviewed Reed’s responses to letters issued by RMS on 14 May 2012 about Reed’s ability to carry out its contractual obligations. “RMS has assured me the projects will be completed, while ensuring public funds are used responsibly,” he said. Media Release, 28 May 2012 Lance Northey, Office of Duncan Gay MLC

Aerial view of works underway on the upgrade of the Central Coast Highway between Carlton Rd, Erina Heights and Ocean View Dr, Wamberal Source:RMS

A landmark decision for Gosford n one of the most significant commitments to regional co-operation ever seen on the Central Coast, Gosford and Wyong Councillors agreed not only to move ahead with the new Central Coast Water Corporation but to deliver even more of their services together.

At a special combined meeting on Thursday, May 31, the Councils agreed to set up a new joint service arm to bring together their ‘back office’ functions like information technology, human resources, finance, motor vehicles and customer service as a way of bringing about efficiency savings and better practices. “This is a landmark decision for the Central Coast”, said Gosford mayor Cr Laurie Maher. “Not only have we agreed on a model for

the Water Corporation, but by bringing together our IT platforms, pooling resources like vehicles and equipment, and streamlining our business practices, in the long term, we’ll save millions of dollars that can be reinvested in vital community services like roads, stormwater, parks and libraries.” Last November, the Councils employed expert consultants, PricewaterhouseCoopers, to conduct a cost benefit analysis of potential business models for the

newly created Central Coast Water Corporation. One of the main objectives was to find a way to transfer the functions of water and wastewater management to the Corporation without any negative impact on the rest of the Councils’ business. “Once we started looking at it under a long-term model, it quickly became apparent that combining our efforts in back office needs would bring about the biggest gains”, said mayor Cr Maher. While several models

were considered, the Councils have decided to transfer Council water and wastewater staff to the Central Coast Water Corporation in phases over five years, retain water and wastewater assets in Council ownership and lease them to the Water Corporation on a long term (40 year) lease and set up a new joint services business to meet the needs of all three organisations in areas like HR, IT, Finance, Plant and Fleet and customer service. “This is the perfect opportunity to rethink how Councils do business on the Coast,” said Wyong mayor Cr Bob Graham. “And having looked at

the research, it just makes plain good sense.” Mayor Cr Graham said “the proposal provides a best value outcome for the Central Coast community while ensuring guaranteed delivery of essential services of water and sewerage”. “This decision is all about putting the Central Coast first,” said mayor Cr Graham. “Better water services alone will go a long way to attracting business to the Coast and help stimulate the local economy, but this delivers a lot more.” A transitional action plan to map out implementation of the decision will be considered by a further

meeting of the two Councils in June. The expected $135 million in savings was modelled over a 20 year period, with real dollar benefits starting to flow through to general council activities from financial year 2018-19 onwards. During the transition period, water and wastewater services will continue to be managed by Gosford City and Wyong Shire Councils. Customers should continue to contact their local Council with any enquiries. Media Release, 31 May 2012 Martine Brieger, Wyong Council

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Gosford LGA emergency services directory

Ambulance, Police, Fire 000 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Organisations

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

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

Accommodation 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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McKenzie. “We were asked a ton of questions regarding our services and employment opportunities in the area, and we were able to build even more relationships with local service providers to ensure we are able to offer the best advice and service to our job seekers. “Quite a few job seekers from our Ettalong centre also took advantage of the day, with one of our long-term job seekers even volunteering to assist us with traffic control.” Other services providers on show at the event include the Department of Family and Community Services, the Department of Human Services, Mingaletta Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation, St Vincent de Paul Society and Mary Mac’s Place. Media Release, 18 May 2012 Ry Bradley, Jobfind

supplied some of the garden beds and has granted a four year licence. In addition, calls are already going out to home growers to save their seeds and to local organic seed suppliers for donations to the project. “My vision is to see a place where fruit and vegetables are grown, where local residents can come and participate in the growing of the food, and where food and recipe ideas can be

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Dumper caught red-handed Gosford Council rangers caught an illegal dumper red-handed on Saturday, May 12, in Brisbane Water National Park. rangers were patrolling along Woy Woy Rd On Saturday afternoon and noticed activity in the National Park. Upon further inspection they found a man dumping a large amount of material from the back of a truck, including household materials and green waste. He was fined $750 and had to clean up the rubbish he had dumped and prove it had then been disposed of at an approved facility. Gosford Council’s manager of education and compliance Mr John Parkes said that rangers had been targeting illegal dumpers over recent months. “Rangers have been patrolling for illegal dumping in

remote and low traffic locations for some time as a proactive approach on this issue. “Illegal dumping has a severe impact on our natural environment as well as a significant cost to Council in cleaning up the mess,” said Mr Parkes. Mr Parkes added that Council was also relying on residents to assist in stopping illegal dumpers. “We need the community to be our eyes and ears to assist our rangers in putting a stop to illegal dumping, if you see something you feel is suspicious be sure to report it to Council by calling 4325 8222,” said Mr Parkes. Council has landfill sites at both Kincumber and Woy Woy. Media Release, 17 May 2012 Gosford Council Media

Mayor Cr Bob Graham opened the $8.5 million complex at 10.30am, but the festivities continued long after that, with junior soccer being played, a visit from the Central Coast Mariners and a jumping castle and face painting for the children. “This is a wonderful facility for the growing community of the greater Warnervale area,” mayor Cr Graham said. “Council staff and our contractors deserve a lot of praise for turning a five hectare site on the side of Minnesota Rd into one of the best sporting and community facilities in the Shire. “The co-location of the Warnervale Public School, sporting fields and community centre has created a tremendous central hub of activity and focal point for the community to meet and participate in local activities.” Besides the community centre and sports fields, the facility also includes a playground and picnic facilities, a shared pathway for walking and cycling, multipurpose courts for netball and basketball and petanque pitches. The ovals are equipped with competition standard lighting, a cricket pitch and practice nets. Manager of community and cultural development Ms Julie Vaughan said public art was also a feature of the new facility. “There are a number of stunning art sculptures

made from hardwood, ceramics and laser cut stainless steel integrated with the site that encompass sporting, social, ecological and rural themes,” Ms Vaughan said. “The public art sculptures have been developed by local artists through workshops with the community sporting groups and students from the nearby Warnervale Public School.” Ms Vaughan said the Community Centre was multi-purpose in design and provided a range of ofﬁce, meeting and activity spaces. It also uses a solarpowered hot water system. “The Centre has proved very popular and is well utilised,” she said. “It accommodates Uniting Care Burnside’s Warnervale Family and Community Centre programs and is currently used for playgroups, dance, yoga, martial arts, craft and parenting courses.” The Community centre can also be hired for meetings, events and functions. The sporting facility was completed in time for the 2012 winter season and is home of the newest soccer club on the Central Coast, the Woongarrah Wildcats. In only two seasons, the Wildcats have experienced phenomenal growth and now boast 495 registered players, 49 teams and have committed club sponsors. The sporting facility also contains a number of sustainable development features including 500 kilolitres of underground water storage, recycled water used for irrigation and ﬂushing and external lights programmed to conserve energy.

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They will be held every second Thursday from 9:30am to 11:30am. The project plan is to transform two currently vacant plots of land in Moana St into a lush and health-giving food-bowl for Woy Woy. The gardens were founded by group member Jill Meredith and part-funded by Gosford Council. Ms Meredith said her vision was to provide the community with theoretical information and hands-on experience on growing and using organic vegetables and fruits in an ecologically sustainable way. The garden design that was drafted by a local horticulturalist and permaculturist Adam McCall. Plans for the site include raised garden beds with vegetables, a small fruit grove, sensory and aromatic garden areas, culinary and medicinal herb beds and a bush tucker section Gosford Council has contributed access to water,

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With an objective to link locals with services in their community, the Peninsula Link Expo provided residents of Ettalong, Umina and Woy Woy with a chance to meet a range of local service providers and to find out more about what they had to offer. Open to the public free of charge, the event also offered live music and dancing, children’s entertainment, lucky door prizes, massages and a free lunch. One stallholder was the Jobfind Centre at Ettalong “Our attendance was definitely worthwhile for both Jobfind and the community”, said manager Ms Jacqui

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Aerial view of works underway on the upgrade of the Central Coast Highway between Carlton Rd, Erina Heights and Ocean View Dr, Wamberal Source:RMS

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Council general manager resigns ollowing 22 years of service to the Gosford City community, Peter Wilson is leaving his position of general manager at Gosford Council.

Serving the past 17 years as Gosford Council’s general manager Mr Wilson has led the Council through times of momentous change. Mayor of Gosford City Cr Laurie Maher expressed his gratitude for Mr Wilson’s leadership over the past two decades. “With a career spanning 36 years in Local Government, including the last 22 years at Gosford Council, Peter’s vision and experience has heralded a number of significant achievements

during his time as general manager,” said Cr Maher. “Peter’s dedication and determination have seen many major projects come to fruition to benefit the local community, notably the construction of Gosford City Stadium and the Peninsula Leisure Centre, completion of the Gosford City Sewerage Scheme, the rebuilding of Gosford City Surf Clubs, new libraries at Kariong and Wyoming, upgrades to our parks and playgrounds, development

of the Peninsula Recreation Precinct, Peninsula Theatre, Gosford Regional Gallery and Edogawa Commemorative Gardens. “During his tenure as general manager, Peter has guided the Central Coast through the worst drought in history including the development of major new infrastructure such as the Mardi-Mangrove pipeline link. “He has fostered a closer working relationship with Wyong Shire Council and maintained a team approach

to all areas of responsibility. “Peter has been integral in the continued expansion of the Coastal Open Space System (COSS), the achievements of the Gosford Challenge, the development of the new planning scheme (Gosford LEP) and the establishment of a Central Coast Water Corporation. “On behalf of the councillors and staff at Gosford City Council and the residents of Gosford City, I would like to sincerely thank Peter Wilson for all that he has worked to achieve on behalf of our community,” added Cr Maher.

Mr Wilson has thanked those close to him for their support and assistance throughout his career. “I have been extremely fortunate to have been so well supported through my life by my family, friends, mentors and colleagues,” Mr Wilson said. “I believe now is the appropriate time to pursue my other passions and spend more time with my growing family. “I leave local government thankful for the opportunity to work with very motivated and talented colleagues in serving such a diverse community.

“There is no doubt that the Central Coast is a very special place and one in which I will remain,” he said. Media Release, 1 Jun 2012 Gosford Council Media

Springﬁeld residents condemn tip pringfield residents have condemned Gosford Council’s plans to build a waste recovery centre.

At a community forum on Tuesday, May 8, the Springfield Residents Association said the development would increase noise and air pollution, affect traffic and cause damage to bushland. Spokesperson Paul Smith said: “Council needs to step up and show leadership and ensure that waste recycling does not

happen in residential areas. “You are on the wrong track and now is the time to change direction.” The council has submitted a planning proposal to build a centre for recycling building and green waste on the site of a 40-year-old quarry on Clarence Rd, Springfield. Activities on the site would include grinding

concrete to be reused in other council building projects. This proposal involves rezoning land which is part of the Costal Open Spaces System (COSS). The Council said that the facility would be built on already cleared land so protection of surrounding bushland would not be affected.

COSS Task Group member Cr Terri Latella said: “[The resource recovery facility] could have quite a damaging effect on the area.” Cr Latella said she was specifically concerned with contamination of groundwater which could affect COSS land downstream. Residents argued that roads would be unable to cope with heavy trucks and pollution would affect

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the health and safety of residents who live as little as 200 metres from the site. Mr Smith said residents would like to see the quarry “returned to its natural state” once it was no longer in use. The Council said that the recycling facility was in line with economic and environmental strategies because it would divert building waste from landfill to be used in future projects. The NSW Department of

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800 seat meeting hall in Lisarow approved osford Council agreed to support a development application for a proposed Place of Public Worship at Macdonalds Rd, Lisarow, at its meeting of Tuesday, May 8, subject to a number of conditions.

The application warrants the construction of an 800 seat meeting hall with associated foyer facilities. It also includes onground parking for 115 cars and a bus pick up area. The decision followed a staged development consent which was granted at an Ordinary Meeting on Tuesday, April 10, with officers investigating a number of conditions to alleviate concerns surrounding the development. The conditions investigated on Tuesday, April 10, included the upgrade of Macdonalds Rd across the front of the site and to the intersection of Timber Dr and the Ridgeway, the use of a permeable pavement in the construction of the car park, the use of super advanced species in the landscaping of stage one of the development, the maximum capacity limited to 800 people at any one time every two to three years and only the use of rural fencing to be used around the perimeter of the site. The application was considered by Council at its meeting held on Tuesday, March 1, where

it was deferred at the written request of the applicant to permit further discussions regarding the reasons for refusal. In response to Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s resolution of March 1, the applicant submitted amended plans on July 28, 2011, and additional information in the form of various technical reports. Further reports were submitted on February 20 this year. The amended architectural plans incorporated a redesign of the proposed development. The new building was substantially smaller, reduced by 37 per cent, landscaping was redesigned, car parks were relocated further away from side boundaries, hard surfaces were reduced and materials were visually softened. Six hundred and eighty five public submissions were received in relation to the application, comprising 251 individual submissions, a petition with 407 signatures and 27 submissions on standard form letters. Five hundred and ninety four raised objection, while 91 were in support of the proposal.

The main points raised by the objecting public submissions were adverse environmental impacts, traffic and parking, inconsistent with zone and character, flooding implications, stormwater runoff from car park, pollution of creek, water and sewer availability, unsatisfactory size and design, generation of noise, bushfire risk, increased carbon footprint, closed church and community overload. The main points raised in support of the proposal were in regard to the current facility having reached capacity, no pollution or traffic and parking issues, development was suitable for character of the area, no interference to amenity, compliance with environmental requirements, support revised design, road upgrade required, religious presence reduces crimes, operation hours would not cause a concern, church was not a cult and development in East Maitland is similar in Lisarow where issues were resolved. Gosford Council Agenda ENV.33, 8 May 2012

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Dual ďŹ&#x201A;ush toilets to save a million litres of water osford Council is on track to save over a million litres of water each year with the completion of a water savings project to install 30 dual flush toilets and a condensation re-use tank at the Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Administration building.

The project received $37,000 funding through the NSW Governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Central Coast Water Savings Fund and could save more than 25 per cent of the buildingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s total water use. Bateau Bay based contractor TNT Plumbing and Drainage replaced 30 single flush toilets with water efficient dual flush toilets and Dalkia Technical Services installed the condensation reuse tank and pump. Gosford Council director of water and sewer Rod Williams said this innovative project was an example of Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ongoing efforts to become more sustainable. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The new system involves collecting the condensate created by the buildingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s air cooling system, pumping it to a large tank on the roof of the building and using

the water to flush the newly installed dual flush toilets. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Since the completion of the project three weeks ago we have seen a significant reduction in water use, if this continues we will be saving more than a quarter of the buildingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual water consumption. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With a workforce of over 200 in the building it is one of Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top 10 water using sites and this project will help reduce Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s demand on the town water supply. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Council wants to lead the way with water conservation initiatives to improve the water security of our region. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This project demonstrates how simple actions like upgrading toilets can make a major difference to a buildingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s water usage,â&#x20AC;? Mr Williams said.

The Central Coast Water Savings Fund has allocated a total of $9.7 million to 81 projects across the Central Coast with the aim of saving more than 1 billion litres of water. Council is currently working on a number of Central Coast Water Savings Fund projects including a groundwater harvesting project at Central Coast Stadium and stormwater harvesting projects at Hylton Moore Park, East Gosford and Terrigal CBD. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We look forward to the completion of these projects as we continue to strive to make improvements to Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s water consumption,â&#x20AC;? Mr Williams added.

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Grant recipients to study local waters osford Council has announced this year’s Ecological Research Grants, with over $38,000 in funding awarded to three local environmental projects that will provide significant benefits to Council, the scientific community and the local environment.

The successful recipients for this year are: a University of Newcastle, PhD Candidate; Australian Laboratory Services, Water Sciences Group; and, the Southern Cross University Centre for Coastal Biogeochemistry The University of Newcastle, PhD Candidate will conduct an investigation into a number of species of Hammerhead Sharks in Brisbane Water. The candidate will look at population numbers and determine if Brisbane Water is a valuable nursery area for these species. It is anticipated that this research would confirm Brisbane Water to be a

nursery habitat for juvenile Hammerhead species which could result in increased protection of the estuary as well as increased funding opportunities for catchment works and protection. The Australian Laboratory Services, Water Sciences Group project will apply the newly developed technique of Microbial Source Tracking to detect sources of bacterial pollution at four coastal lagoons in the Gosford local government area. The outcomes of this study would assist Council in focusing management actions aimed at improving water quality in coastal lagoons.

The Southern Cross University Centre for Coastal Biogeochemistry project aims to quantify the flow of groundwater into Brisbane Water and determine if groundwater contributes significantly to the level of nutrients in the estuary. Council would benefit from this measurement of a potentially important, but as yet unknown, source of nutrients to Brisbane Water. This would enable efficient allocation of resources to improve the water quality of the estuary and protect the natural resource. Gosford Council’s coordinator of environmental

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olice are investigating a fatal singlevehicle crash at Kulnura where a woman was found dead.

About 11:10am on Thursday, May 24, police and paramedics were called to George Downes Dr after a passerby found a van on its roof. It is believed the white Mitsubishi van was travelling north when it left the road and rolled onto its roof coming to a stop in a clearing. A woman, believed to be aged in her late 50s, was located deceased inside the vehicle. Police from Brisbane Water Local Area Command are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash. A crime scene has been

established and is being examined by specialist forensic officers. Investigations into the crash are continuing and a report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner. Anyone who witnessed the crash or has information that could assist police with their inquiries is asked to contact Gosford Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Media Release, 24 May 2012 NSW Police Media

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health and protection Mr Shannon McKiernan said the projects addressed a number of important environmental issues in the local area. “We have selected a diverse range of projects this year that will help Council and the community better understand and manage different aspects of our local environment. “Council received a number of outstanding applications from local Universities and environmental organisations. “The selected projects are very worthy recipients that should deliver both relevant and useful results,” said Mr McKiernan.

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etectives attached to the newly named Child Abuse Squad, assisted by Gosford Police, have charged a man with child sex offences in Narara.

About 5am on Friday, May 11, it was alleged a 30-year-old man climbed onto the roof of an address in Narara and knocked on the bedroom window of a six-year-old girl. The girl then opened the front door for the man, who was known to her

family, and they both went upstairs. It is alleged he then sexually assaulted her in the bedroom of her home. After disclosing the incident to her mother, the matter was reported to police who immediately commenced

an investigation. About 1pm on Sunday, May 13, a 30-year-old man attended Gosford Police Station where he was arrested. He was charged with aggravated entering of dwelling house, with intent to commit a serious

indictable offence with knowledge of people within, commit act of indecency with victim under 10 years, indecent assault upon person under 16 years of age and aggravated sexual assault victim under the age of 16 years. Media Release, 13 May 2012 NSW Police Media

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West Gosford road closed following landslip osford Council will be carrying out repairs to a road embankment on Debenham Rd, West Gosford, following a landslip.

The slip is located approximately 250 metres north west of the Central Coast Highway intersection. A road closure to allow for excavation of the embankment and installation of a retaining structure is required on Debenham Rd between Koala Crescent, West Gosford, and Kowara Rd, Somersby. Works are expected to commence on Monday, May 28, with planned completion by Monday, August 6. Detour advisory signage will be in place on the Central Coast Highway and at Debenham Rd advising

motorists to travel via Central Coast Highway, Kangoo Rd and Acacia Rd, West Gosford when heading towards Somersby. Detour advisory signage will be in place at Debenham Rd, Somersby, advising motorists to travel via Acacia Rd, Kangoo Rd and Central Coast Highway when heading towards West Gosford. Council has apologised for any inconvenience to residents and road users while this road closure is in place.

teven Turner of Narara was elected as the NSW regional treasurer for human rights group Amnesty International on Saturday, May 12.

convenor Dr Howard Bell OAM. At this year’s Gosford Regional Show, Steven campaigned on the Arms Trade Treaty using bananas as a comparison of the inadequate level of regulation globally of firearms with the human rights abuses that flow from this, including the proliferation of child soldiers around the world. “This is an outstanding achievement and represents a wonderful opportunity for Steven to contribute to the financial management of Amnesty International Australia in NSW,” said Dr Bell. Email, 14 May 2012 Howard Bell, Amnesty International Central Coast Division

oads and Maritime Services (RMS) have started work on the F3 Freeway between Mt White and the Calga interchange.

Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein said the NSW Government had provided $2.56 million to resurface 1.7 kilometres of the freeway as part of routine maintenance. “This project will improve road safety and provide

a smoother, quieter road surface for all motorists,” said Mr Holstein. The work will also reduce ongoing maintenance costs. RMS will carry out work Sunday to Thursday nights from 7pm to 6am, weather

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Narara resident elected for Amnesty International Steven has been a board member of Amnesty International NSW for some years and has also served, and continues to serve as the secretary and treasurer of the Central Coast Group. “In addition to this, Steven has been a passionate and energetic campaigner for Amnesty’s key human rights campaigns including pressing for an Australian Human Rights Act, making poverty history, increasing Federal Government funding to the Utopian Homelands and gathering support for an international Arms Trade Treaty in the lead up to United Nations talks on this issue in New York in July,” said Central Coast Amnesty International

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Senior citizens entitled Council rejected Landing why promote it? to have their say

hat is going on with the stories and ads in the media about supporting the Gosford Landing?

refer to the letter written by K M Hanson, Erina and published in the Coast Community News on May 21.

I find this letter most offensive when it states that “there should be a moratorium on retirees making any comment about the future of Gosford”. Also, that retired people “aren’t the future, they represent the past”. We are entitled as rate payers to have our say on this matter, just as we are entitled to a vote when elections come around. The older people of any suburb, town or city are the backbone of that area. They are the ones who made the sacrifices during hard times so that future generations would not have to experience the hardships these people had suffered. I am one of the older generation and do not regard myself as incapable of making good decisions whether they are for the present or the future. This project to “improve” the waterfront is just a money grabbing exercise for those who want to take away the open space enjoyed by families, young and older citizens of Gosford. I do not know when Mr-Ms Hanson was at the waterfront and found no one else there - maybe it was a day when it was pouring with rain during our last

“summer”. I am down there frequently, and have seen workman having morning tea-lunch, young mums with their babies enjoying the sunshine and fresh air, older groups who meet there regularly for lunch cooking on the barbeques provided, children playing on the swing and other equipment and others paddling at the little beach near the Sailing Club. It is also a great spot to hold children’s’ birthday parties, plenty of space to run around. The boats bobbing in the Sailing Club’s marina just add to the ambience of the area. I have watched the disabled young people being taken out in those boats to enjoy the experience of sailing, they just love it. When visiting the Sailing Club on a Saturday morning in early February I was astonished by the number of people in the parks along the waterfront, teenage boys kicking soccer balls, families having picnics, children playing on the

equipment as well as those who just wanted a good walk along the path provided and to enjoy the views across Brisbane Waters. All of this will go if this project is approved and it can never be returned to open space again, so those who are in favour of it should think very carefully about what they are going to leave to future generations. Gosford CBD should be the first priority to be upgraded, get the empty shops filled, they make the town look run down. Don’t create more problems until those we have at present are addressed. Also, what about climate change? If the Council proceeds with this project what will happen to the shops and units they propose to build on the finger wharves which are to go out into Brisbane Waters? Do they have some sort of connection which will make this project immune to the problems which owners of waterfront properties are told will occur in the future? Think carefully, citizens of Gosford, before this parkland is lost forever. Email, 29 May 2012 June Symons, Green Point

Why has the Gosford Council logo and the mayor been used to promote something the Council voted against, namely stages two and three of the Gosford Landing project? The plans to convert the Gosford waterfront from public open space to 10-storey, eastern-blockstyle, high-rise has been rejected by the community and also by Council. Councillors voted to scrap these plans and to go back to the drawing-board for good reasons. So have these self proclaimed “business leaders” got their own agenda? Are these people in it for the community or for themselves? I’m in a new political group called Central Coast Alliance (CCA) and we plan to get enough of us elected to completely change the face of Gosford Council. We want to see the whole City prosper, not just the big developers. We want to go back to the community and get their agreement on what the waterfront should be. CCA is made up of real community leaders that have been very active in the community for many years. We are men and women that are actively doing things for our youth, our

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 elderly, our environment and our future. We have no links to any political party - we are a group of Independents that want to give the community a voice. We will be making further announcements about policies and plans as we approach the September election, so I don’t want to give away too much just yet. We have a range of policies but we share a common belief in the need for a new Council, one that is open and transparent, not one that makes all its decisions in confidential meetings. We want a Council that the community can trust and have faith in. We want to put a stop to the questionable developments supported by Councillors that receive cash and other donations from these same developers. Getting back to the media reports from these

self proclaimed “business leaders”; I am particularly disgusted with the disparaging comments made about our more mature citizens and I believe they deserve an apology. There are just as many young people that want to save our waterfront from greedy developers, and to call them a bunch of “Naysayers” or worse, is simply disgraceful. We all want to see Gosford revitalised but we don’t have to lose our park lands and amenity to achieve it. I’ve been campaigning for change at the highest levels of council since I was elected in 2008 and my work is paying dividends. We will have a new set of councillors in September and a new general manager by the end of the year. With a new general manger we get a chance to recruit new directors and so on. I’m looking forward to getting on with the job of building a new council that serves its people, not itself: a council that the community has every right to be proud of. Email, 30 May 2012 Cr Peter Freewater, Horsfield Bay

With age comes wisdom s a senior citizen (68), I must reply to K.M Hanson’s letter as appearing in Community News (May 21).

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what to do with their knowledge. The Brashness of Youth - think they know it all. The Wisdom of Age - the beginning of understanding. Finally, and unfortunately, the Senility of Extreme Old Age forgetting all they knew. The above observation is in no way meant to belittle any of these groups. Unfortunately, your correspondent appears to be afflicted with the concept that retirees (i.e the aged) are no longer to be considered with respect. One thing that comes with age is experience experience that leads to knowledge, maturity and wisdom.

Your correspondent certainly does not appreciate the effort being made by “concerned residents” (including the retired) to preserve and keep the Gosford Waterfront in the public domain, while simultaneously allowing the progress of Stage One. The clearly stated intention being to save the waterfront and

foreshores for the future, to be enjoyed by future generations. K.M Hanson quite obviously has not spent any time on the Gosford Waterfront and consequently has submitted a letter that is

totally irrelevant to the present discussion. Considering the irrelevance of K.M’s submission, why did I bother to write this reply? Perhaps, in the hope that, as K.M ages, the value of experience, knowledge, maturity and wisdom will be realised. Best wishes K.M! Email, 30 May 2012 Col Hodgson, Mount Elliot

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Cassar is great leader

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he latest and past national political polling results contradict reality.

Well, that is what a Sydney Morning Herald editorial said some issues ago. It was labelled a “contradiction” which was followed by the listing of all the policies that the Government had successfully passed through parliament. Further policy objectives since this contradiction claim had been raised, many more have been added to the list including: cost of living policies (11), education policies (11), skills for the future policies (four), land and water policies (seven), infrastructure policies (five), high speed broadband infrastructure policies (five) and regional infrastructure policies (seven). Since 2007 the Gillard Government has succeeded in creating nearly three quarters of a million new jobs and another 500,000 to be created over the next two years. It kept Australia out of recession, increased pensions of $128 a fortnight for single pensioners and $116 a fortnight for pensioner couples, got rid of work choices, interest rates are lower than they were when the Liberals left power, cut taxes three budgets in a row so that someone earning $50,000 a year is now paying $1750 less in tax than they were in 2007, helped families with the cost of childcare by increasing the childcare rebate from 30 per cent to 50 per cent and

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 made payments available fortnightly instead of yearly, introduced Australia’s first ever Paid Parental Leave scheme, the Education Tax Refund. Herein lies the “contradiction” and its cause. Fear is the most powerful enemy of reason and has, in the present political environment, been used to control political thought. Al Gore, in his book The Assault on Reason, stated that “If readers exploit public fears to herd people in directions they might not otherwise choose, then fear itself can quickly become a self perpetuating and freewheeling force that drains national will and weakened character.” He went on to say: “Whatever the cause of fear, the phenomenon itself is difficult to turn off once it is turned on.” Barry Glassner, a professor of sociology at the University of Southern California, argued that there were three techniques that together made up “fear mongering.”:

“Repetition, making the irregular seem regular and misdirection. “By using these narrative tools, anyone with a loud platform can ratchet up public anxieties and fears, distorting public discourse and reason,” according to Glassner. William Jay Jacob, in his book titled Hitler, stated that “according to Hitler, any device was fair in order to reach a goal, lying, deceit, anything...a simple idea if repeated again and again in the form of fear slogans and deceit the means would eventually be accepted as truth...he knew that a simple thought constantly repeated would sink into the mind of listeners”. “Soon, almost all the people in the society would begin to believe what they were told.” In our democracy, from time to time, we remind ourselves that the means we use to achieve a political end ought to be judged on moral and ethical considerations. Well, today that reminder needs to be resurrected. The answer to the “contradiction” question has revealed to us that we have broken away from reasoned parlance, away from achieving ends based on moral and ethical consideration. The collective conscience of our electorate is presently being manipulated by greed good mining oligarchs, by some television stations who become apologists for

am writing in response to the comments made by Norman Hanscombe in Coast Community News (May 7) under the title “Cassar can’t deliver”.

the political agitprop, by radio shock jocks thrusting ad hominem or by tabloid press and the Australian newspaper who together have a common goal: remove any chances of the Labor government being reelected at the next federal election. Fear is the most powerful enemy of reason and has, in the present political environment, been used to control collective political thought. Walter Lippmann, American journalist and political commentator wrote: “The manufacture of consent was supposed to have died out with the appearance of democracy... but it has not died out.” “It has, in fact, improved enormously in technique under the impact of propaganda; it is no longer plausible to believe in the original dogma of democracy.” How can one who does not think be free? Only a thinker makes a true choice. All others are bound to influence of suggestion, either subtle of direct. In conclusion, I wrote to the Sydney morning Herald with this letter suggesting that they employ a permanent columnist whose critical views side with the liberal left, say Mungon MacCallum for example, thus creating a balanced dialogue between the right, centre and left apologists. Letter, 14 May 2012 Brian Lancaster, Point Frederick

Mr Hanscombe referred to Mr Cassar’s policies as a “grab bag of vague ideas to tick as many boxes as possible but no mention of how he believed they could actually be delivered”. Firstly, I would like to say to Mr Hanscombe that an effective leader in the community is not one who dictates or claims to have all the answers. An effective leader is one who openly and passionately supports issues that affect the community by listening to and interacting with the community in order to discover what the community really needs The best leaders will then act to seek the solutions, having formed an understanding of the local area and established respectful relationships within the community. This is the type of leader that Mr Cassar is. Secondly, if Mr Hanscombe truly had any comprehension of the community work that Mr Cassar partakes in, he would know that Mr Cassar has already proven his ability to deliver the outcomes he seeks within the community. Mr Cassar’s track record of creating positive change in the community speaks for itself. I would encourage Mr Hanscombe to do some background research and get to know a person before casting judgement on a person’s ability to take action or reach goals. I have worked closely with Mr Cassar and have seen first hand his ability to firstly identify a problem and then devise and implement successful programs that deliver solutions. Mr Cassar achieves this through effective communication and community mobilisation.

He has proven abilities to organise large fundraising events that also raise awareness for local charities and organisations that tackle such issues as youth suicide rates, homelessness, unemployment and disengagement. Furthermore, he does outstanding work in teaching our youth about respect for oneself, other people and the environment through his environmental and conservation courses. Mr Cassar has also worked to ensure there is a healthy and booming music, arts and entertainment culture on the Coast in which local performers and artists have a platform to share and develop their talents. These are to name just a few of the examples of how Mr Cassar not only cares about the community, but how he has acted to a make the difference he claims is needed. I believe the Central Coast would be extremely well served by representatives such as Mr Cassar who are already creating positive change in the community and who recognise the importance and power of genuine community consultation. Mr Cassar is doing this on a daily basis, with numerous reports of his community work printed in local newspaper publications. Therefore, again I would urge Mr Hanscombe to pay closer attention before casting personal criticism. Email, 13 May 2012 Ingrid Hasler, Point Frederick

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yoming Women’s Health Centre will hold a coffee morning on Wednesday, June 13, from 10am until 12pm.

The topic will be film making. The coffee morning is being held to act as a soft entry point for women in the community to begin to access the centre and the services it provides.

“We would like to invite all women to attend this fun morning in a safe and friendly environment,” said Central Coast Community Women’s Health Centre group facilitator Ms Fiona Taylor.

With inquiries, phone 4324 2533. Email, 23 May 2012 Fiona Taylor, Central Coast Community Women’s Health Centre

Free grief-help seminar at Green Point he Cancer Council is hosting a free seminar, Loss – Help and Hope on Tuesday, June 19, at Greenway Chapel and Memorial Gardens, Green Point, to provide members of the community with support and assistance following the loss of a loved one.

T free program to assist dads with parenting will be held at Chertsey Primary School on Saturday June 16, 23 and 30, from 10am until 1pm.

Being a Dad is aimed at helping fathers become more mindful parents and gain skills to build closer relationships with their children.

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“This seminar will equip individuals who have experienced loss with a greater understanding of the grieving process and the various stages it encompasses as well as providing them with the relevant tools to overcome loss and begin healing,” said Cancer Council community networks coordinator Ms Sandra Shorrock. “Losing a loved one is an incredibly difficult experience and one of the hardest challenges people will face. “Everyone responds to loss differently and having the right coping tools can make the process a little easier,” added Sandra. The Seminar is presented

by Creightons Funeral Service and will provide information and resources for families and friends who may have experienced or are expecting the loss of a loved one, as well as professionals who often work with recently bereaved individuals. The day will also feature presentations by health professionals, members of the clergy and experts in their respective fields. “Our guest speakers will offer a combination of both their first hand experiences of dealing with loss and their professional insights into helping bereaved individuals to move forward. “I encourage everyone to

come along to this seminar regardless of whether or not they have lost a loved one. “The reality is that even if you haven’t, someone you know will have and this seminar will teach people not just how to cope with loss but also how to support others who are experiencing loss,” said Sandra. “Our guests will be provided with refreshments on arrival, lunch and a package of information to assist them on their journey following the loss of a loved one.” Media Release, 22 May 2012 Dana Hardes, Brilliant Logic

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VGB is part of Ms McDonald’s MindSlim program and could be of assistance to those struggling with weight loss and diet. The workshops are aimed at helping participants understand why their minds and bodies react to situations in certain

ways and propose mindtraining techniques to better cope with the challenge of weight-gain. Ms McDonald has been offering VGB for six months and quotes a 95 per cent success rate from both personal consultations and the workshops. “The remaining five

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Health

Global Corporate Challenge ix teams of funeral directors from White Lady Funerals, including Tiffanny Wheatley and Karen Hartas from White Lady Funerals in Gosford, have committed to the Global Corporate Challenge which started on May 24 and runs for 16 weeks.

The employee health and wellbeing program encourages each participant to take at least 10,000 steps per day. The set period of 16 weeks has been devised because it takes at least 100 days to make a sustained change to your behaviour, in this case ensuring that exercise is a regular part of your day. As well as directly benefitting team members by promoting increased activity and fitness, for each individual who registers for the Global Corporate Challenge, a child will be enrolled in the Global Children’s Challenge free of charge. The Global Children’s Challenge encourages children to make exercise a daily habit as part of the ongoing battle against childhood obesity. The registration fees also support the Global Children’s Challenge’s Footprint Initiative which provides funding for the Iganga Babies Home, a last hope refuge for abandoned children in the Ugandan town of Iganga. “The Global Corporate Challenge is a wonderful initiative,” said White Lady Funerals regional manager

Ms Belinda Sheldrick. “Many of us lead a very sedentary lifestyle, so this is the perfect incentive to get up from the desk or the couch and become more active. “Each participant will be wearing a pedometer for the next 16 weeks to track their team’s progress, and the first team to walk around the world is awarded the Most Active Team in the Global Children’s Challenge 2012. “All our staff were very eager to begin this morning and there’s some friendly competition to see which team takes an early lead.” To encourage its staff to participate, White Lady Funerals has paid half of the registration fee for each employee who signs up. “It’s a very positive activity to undertake with your colleagues. “Last year 90 per cent of people who participated in the challenge reported that their health had improved during the program’s period. “Other reported benefits included increased energy, better sleep, weight loss and reduced blood pressure,” said Ms Sheldrick. “I strongly encourage more local businesses to sign up for next year’s Global Corporate Challenge.

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Freemasons provide scholarships

Disability funding for Gosford area schools ember for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein confirmed on Thursday, May 24, that Kariong High School, along with 19 schools in the Gosford LGA, would have its disability funding increased by $78,479 as part of the Every Student, Every School learning and support program.

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he Central Coast Freemasons, based in Gosford, have presented scholarships to 10 University of Newcastle Ourimbah Campus students.

Several representatives from the Freemasons attended the presentation evening and said they were suitably impressed by the warmth of the welcome extended by the university and the gratitude extended to them from both students

and staff was commendable. “It is hoped the scholarships will be of great assistance to these worthy students,” said Freemasons representative Mr Richard Black. “The Freemasons on the Central Coast

Scholarships are seen as an investment in our local community, assisting to provide increased academic advancement in the many studies undertaken by local students at university level,” he said. In 2011, Freemasons on

the Central Coast funded the purchase of a sterilising unit for the University of Newcastle’s Oral Health Mobile Van on the Central Coast. Email, 31 May 2012 Richard Black, Freemasons

Kariong High School, behind four other schools in the Peninsula area, came in the top five for funding increases in the Gosford LGA. The announcement came in the wake of claims from the NSW Premier’s Opposition leader John Robertson that the O’Farrell government was cutting funding for schools, which Mr Holstein claimed was untrue. He called it a “low act,” by “attempting to scare the parents of children with disabilities and special needs in the Gosford electorate”. “What is ‘disgraceful’ is the claim by John Robertson and Carmel Tebbutt that the O’Farrell Government is cutting funding when the opposite is true,” said Mr Holstein. “This attempt is more like a dis-information campaign organised by the Kremlin, where the truth is cast aside for political gain “Except that in this case any perceived gain by the opposition is to the

detriment of the parents of these students by causing them unnecessary anxiety.” “The funding reflects changes to enrolment numbers and also the actual learning needs of those students in the schools. “Two out of the 19 schools do have slight reductions based on this criterion, but the other 17 schools have all received increases.” Chertsey Public School had an $850 reduction, along with East Gosford Public School, which had its budget decreased from $86,259 to $70,707, a reduction of $15,552. Minister for Education Mr Adrian Piccoli said: “This transformational change will build the capacity of all NSW Government schools to better understand and meet the learning and support needs of students with disability wherever they enroll.” Media release, 24 May 2012 Chris Holstein, Member for Gosford

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Youths collect for Red Shield

Education

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tudents from St Philips Christian College participated in the Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal on the weekend of May 19 and 20.

“In the spirit of one of our core values ‘build community’, our middle school students participated in the Red Shield Appeal,” said head of middle school Mr Stephen Babbage. “The day of doorknocking

and asking for contributions to the Salvation Army by our students enables the Salvation Army to assist those most in need in our community. “I was very pleased to see a large number of

students want to help out on this day in their school uniforms.” Newsletter, 18 May 2012 Michelle Kelly, Principal of St Philips Christian College

Students share Aboriginal heritage t Edward’s College students took time out late last month, to reflect on what Reconciliation Week meant to them as individuals.

A school assembly saw two Year 10 students, Connor Watson and Jacob Wesson, share their Aboriginal heritage with the 1000 strong college community. They shared their family heritage which is originally from western NSW and they reflected on what it meant to be Aborginal. A local Aboriginal man, Andy Grauner, also shared his past and spoke in traditional Aboriginal language. Connor represented the NSW U16 Indigenous Rugby League team against Queensland in March and Jacob is also a strong sportsmen, representing

the Central Coast Mariners junior representative teams. Both boys said they were proudly Aboriginal and articulate in their ability to express their Aboriginal culture and heritage. St. Edward’s boys enjoyed boomerang throwing and Year 11 student Michael Butterfield said: “It is exciting to learn about the Aboriginal culture” Murphy Joyes, also in Year 11 noted: “I learnt about the first race of people who mastered aeronautical dynamics.” A visit to the Gosford Regional Art Gallery to view the often powerful images of reconciliation on display was also a highlight for boys

during Reconciliation Week. Matt Wesson and Bailey Coombs, two Year 7 students, were fortunate to attend the official Gosford City Reconciliation ceremony at the Gosford Regional Art Gallery, lead by mayor Cr Laurie Maher. He spoke of the “need for educationalists to continually tell our young people about the rich history and culture of Aboriginal people”, to broaden our young peoples’ minds about Australia’s true heritage. Media Release, 31 May 2012 Pat Dell, St Edwards College Gosford

Chaplain on staff at Chertsey hertsey Public School has been successful in the Federal Government’s National Chaplaincy Program.

As part of the program, the school will now gain an additional person on staff to support its student welfare and community programs. Grace City Church chaplain Ms Donna Knee will assume this position and said she was very excited about the opportunity to

work with Chertsey and its community. “I have been in contact with a number of school principals who have had very positive experiences with this program in recent years and I am extremely positive that it will have similar out-comes for our

whole school community.,” said principal Mr John Anderson. “I am sure Donna will be made to feel very welcome at Chertsey.” Newsletter, 29 May 2012 John Anderson, Chertsey Public School

oint Clare Public School’s debating team enjoyed its first win against Woy Woy South Public School in Round One of the premier’s Debating Challenge.

The topic “that we should get rid of school uniforms” proved to suit Point Clare’s affirmative side, with the team coming up with

persuasive points. “They were a real credit to the school,” said debating coordinator Mrs Wilson.

Newsletter, 29 May 2012 David Harris, Point Clare Public School

St Edwards boys support homeless t Edward’s College students continue their support for Donnison St Restaurant, Coast Shelter, on Monday evenings, to assist the homeless and local people in need.

It is a good team effort with parent Tracey Britt managing the kitchen and volunteer staff. St Edward’s staff members have been involved in a variety of ways, either helping in the kitchen, donating food and books as well as warm blankets. St Edward’s College captain Rhys Zorro is a regular contributor at

Donnison St restaurant: “The highlight for me is interacting with the real community and understanding the situation people are in, this is what social justice is about,” he said. Year 12 student leader Daniel Morrissey said: “I enjoy interacting with the people at Donnison St, it gives dignity to those we

serve, I see that everyone is equal.” Teacher Fran Toomey shared similar reflections: “Donnison St gives me an insight into the many challenging lives that people have within our local community, our interactions with them enrich our lives.” Email, 31 May 2012 Pat Dell, St Edwards College

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Minister presents awards to Aboriginal artists air Trading Minister Anthony Roberts has presented awards in the 12th Central Coast Aboriginal Artists Art Exhibition and Competition, held at the Gosford Regional Art Gallery.

The Minister congratulated all award winners in the Reconciliation Week awards and said he continued to be impressed with the wealth of artistic talent in the region. “These awards are an opportunity to recognise some outstanding Indigenous talent as well as the creativity and skills of local school students and artists,” he said. “It is a great pleasure to present these awards and I’d like to commend Fair Trading and the Art Gallery for their continuing commitment to such a fantastic initiative. “The Gallery provides the perfect venue to showcase the exhibition and I encourage

local residents and visitors to view the works, which will be on display until 15 July in Gallery One. “More than 130 works of art feature in the exhibition.” Minister Roberts said this year’s theme for Reconciliation Week, Let’s Talk Recognition, was aptly reflected in the art competition and exhibition. “The awards appropriately recognise the importance of Aboriginal culture and heritage and I am proud of Fair Trading’s efforts to enhance cultural relations through an initiative the entire community can learn from and enjoy,” he said. NSW Fair Trading runs

the annual Central Coast Aboriginal Artists Art Exhibition and Competition together with the Gosford Regional Art Gallery, to coincide with Reconciliation Week. The event was originally conceived in 1999 as an art exhibition and then expanded in 2000 to include a competition, to foster links with the local Aboriginal community and demonstrate Fair Trading’s commitment to the Aboriginal community through the Fair Trading Aboriginal Action Plan. Media Release, 27 May 2012 Shane Evans, Office of Anthony Roberts MP

Fair Trading Minister Anthony Roberts with Tony Donovan Reconciliation Award winner Brett Parker

500 plants for Copacabana ommunity members are being encouraged to assist with the propagation of plants for the Copacabana Landcare Group on Saturday, June 23.

The propagation of 500 plants for the Landcare group is funded by the Federal government through its Caring

For Our Country Grants Program. The project is designed to support Copacabana

Landcare Group in its restoration efforts at Copacabana dunes, while also involving the local community

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

Tuesday June 5

Saturday June 9

Green Point, Terrigal and Land art installation, the North Avoca Central Coast Skillion, Terrigal, 10am Conservatorium String Sunday June 10 festival, Gosford High Central Coast Jazz School, 2pm League concert, Central Coast Leagues Club, Sunday June 17 Fellowship of Australian 2-5pm Writers meeting, Gosford Tuesday June 12 Hotel, 10am Central Coast Art Central Coast Concert Society paint Out, Terrigal Band, Laycock St Theatre, Haven 2pm Central Coast Jazz Wednesday June 13 League Concert, Central Wednesday June 6 Coffee Morning, leagues Club, The Bower Bird Wyoming Women’s Health Coast 2-5pm workshop, Learning Centre, 10am-12pm Applique, 10:30amTuesday June 19 12:30pm- 109A Donnison Friday June 15 Loss-Help and Hope Nicole de Mestre ‘Long St, Gosford Greenway Laycock St Theatre Neil Jetty Dreaming, Foyer seminar, Chapen and Memorial Hanson, Something for Gallery, Gosford Regional Gardens, Green Point, free Gallery Everybody, 11am Central Coast Friday June 22 Thursday June 7 Conservatorium Youth Arcade, Uniting Church Senior’s dance classes, Orchestra, 7pm, Gosford Hall, Gosford Tarragal Glen Retirement High School Staged Play reading, Village Jon English “Rock Uniting Church Hall, revelation”, Laycock St Gosford, 7:30pm, free Friday June 8 Creations of Colour, Theatre, 8pm Sandy Brocking author talk, Kincumber Library, 10:30am Spirituality in the Pub, Grange Hotel function room, Wyoming, 7:30-9pm Virtual Gastric Band workshop, East Gosford, 7pm The Bower Bird workshop, Making Rugs from Scraps, 10am-1pm, 109A Donnison St Gosford

Saturday June 23 Studio Gallery, Gosford Saturday June 16 Looking Through A Regional Gallery Being a Dad workshop Glass Onion, Laycock St Film Global Multi begins, Chertsey Primary Theatre Cultural Film Night, Erina School, 10am-1pm, free 5 Lands Walk, 7am Fair Youth Centre, 6:30pm 5 lands Art Trail open studios, Holgate, Avoca, 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.

in awareness, education, monitoring and valuing of the dunes. “Participants at the Copacabana leg of the 5 Lands Walk will be able to participate in many activities around the surf club and at Captain Cooks Lookout, from 9am” said project officer Ms Jen Dwarte.

“The 5 Lands Walk provides a great opportunity to get a large part of the community in one place and we have the attraction to get their hands dirty and assist the Landcare effort,” said Ms Dwarte. “The propagation activity has something for everyone, the kids will be kept occupied and adults will be able to find

out some helpful gardening information through our Habitat For Wildlife program,” she said. Propagation tables can be found on the lawn in front of the surf club from 9am until 2pm. Media Release, 31 May 2012 Jen Dwarte, Community Environment Network

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Land art installations on 5 Lands Walk land art installation based around the 5 Lands Walk will be featured at the Skillion, Terrigal, on Saturday, June 9, from 10am, designed by local indigenous artist Mr Gavi Duncan and local African artist Mr Eddie Botha.

“For the past six years, the dominant indicator that the 5 Lands Walk festival held on Saturday, June 23, is drawing near is the installation of the massive land art on the iconic Skillion at Terrigal,” said Central Coast Tourism marketing manager Ms Leeanne Dyer. “The prominent artwork is created using all natural materials and is a cultural design collaboration between the local indigenous and ethnic groups of the region. “We live in a society today which is moving

fast and is unbalanced and sometimes we tend to forget the precious things in life that we hold onto dearly, such as family, community and our environment,” said Mr Duncan. “The hands represent the giving and holding onto those spiritual values in life as people together with Mother Earth. “Our communities have common connections in sharing and learning as one which, in turn, creates a better understanding of our similarities and our differences as human

beings,” Mr Duncan said. Mr Botha said: “Australia consists of many cultures, symbolised by the inner circles, interacting and overlapping, reaching upwards. Nature and God holds, teaches and nourishes us to grow, physically.” Adding to the community philosophy, volunteers and helping hands are welcomed to actively participate in the creation of the artwork. Email, 29 May 2012 Leeanne Dyer, Central Coast Tourism

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Laycock hosts multiple sell-outs aycock St Community Theatre has enjoyed many sell-out shows in the space of a week with both David Wood’s adaptation of “James and the Giant Peach” and David Williamson’s “Let the Sunshine” performing to full houses.

The sold out performances reflect the high calibre of acts that Laycock St is attracting and is a testament to the quality of the theatre’s facilities, according to acting manager of arts and entertainment Mr Alan Flores. Laycock St has many of the characteristics of a much larger metropolitan theatre, enabling external, national theatre companies as well as Gosford Musical Society to present quality performances in a professional environment. The shows presented at Laycock St Community Theatre represent a diverse range of topics and genres with options to suit all age groups, from drama, community theatre and musicals, to nationally touring shows. David Wood’s adaptation of James and the Giant Peach,

performed on Monday, may 14, and Tuesday, May 15, was a fully staged musical adaptation of the children’s book by Roald Dahl. It took the audience, the majority of which were school children, on a magical journey around the world on a giant peach. The production was part of Laycock St’s Children’s Program and continued the theatre’s aim of introducing younger audiences to theatre in an intimate and dynamic way. “Let the Sunshine”, written by one of Australia’s most iconic playwrights, David Williamson, and performed on Thursday, May 17, was a satirical comedy starring Logie winning actor Peter Phelps and Ally Fowler with audiences enjoying Williamson’s

humorous, engaging and satirical portrayal of modern Australian society. Mr Flores said that the sold out performances showed that Laycock St Community Theatre was a first class facility. “We are very proud of the high quality productions that we offer and the sell out performances of James and the Giant Peach and Let the Sunshine are an indication that audiences agree. “We handpick the shows for our Subscription Season to ensure we bring the very best of Australian drama and entertainment to Gosford. “The theatre provides a professional and welcoming setting for audiences to enjoy a wide variety of performances. Media Release, 29 May 2012 Gosford Council Media

James and the Giant Peach

Japanese submarine exhibition at Erina n exhibition opened at Erina Library on Thursday, May 31, and will run until Friday, June 5, to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Japanese Navy’s attack on Sydney Harbour in 1942.

Off Terrigal and Avoca on the night of May 28 to 29, 1942, five very large B1type and C1-type, Imperial Japanese Navy Submarines surfaced. Two of these submarines carried Yokosuka E14Y

reconnaissance aircraft in watertight hangers, while three carried Ko-hyoteki class midget submarines on deck. These units attacked Sydney Harbour on May 31, 1942.

The exhibit at Erina will include a model of a B1Type submarine with both an aircraft and midget submarine on deck. Also modelled will be depictions of deck scenes on this submarine, showing

the crews working on and around both a Yokosuka E14Y reconnaissance aircraft and a Ko-hyoteki class midget submarine. A library display case is being used to show the selection of items, which provides a preview of models planned and being prepared for a much larger public exhibition.

“The ultimate aim is that these models will join others in purpose built display cases and be integrated with graphic designed background material and some interactive elements,” said exhibition organiser Mr Peter Adderley. “This display is but the first step in a series of dioramas we are planning

over coming months,” he said. The next display will be a scene of activities at Rathmines on Lake Macquarie. Email, 30 May 2012 Peter Adderley, Ocean and Coastal Care Initiatives

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Community celebrates Reconciliation Week

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s part of 2012 National Reconciliation Week, Gosford Council hosted a community celebration at the Gosford Regional Gallery on Tuesday, May 29.

The event celebrated the rich culture and heritage of Indigenous Australians and reflected on the progress that had been made with reconciliation within communities right around Australia. National Reconciliation Week commemorates three significant milestones in the journey to reconciliation, the anniversaries of the successful 1967 referendum, the High Court Mabo decision and Kevin Ruddâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s apology to the stolen generation. The theme for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s National Reconciliation Week, Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Talk Recognition, focused on how Australianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s can better recognise one anotherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cultural backgrounds while promoting unity. Gosford Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s manager of community and cultural development Ms Sue Verhoek said that National Reconciliation Week provided a great opportunity to reflect on the significant contributions made by all Australians in our community.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Reconciliation week is a time where we can recognise our shared histories and culture and celebrate our achievements as a region. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s celebrations highlighted our past while appreciating the progress we have made towards the national reconciliation effort for the future. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Local initiatives such as the Reconciliation Art Competition, show the diverse contributions, culture and history of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and promotes reconciliation positively in our community,â&#x20AC;? Ms Verhoek said. Gosford Regional Galleryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual flagship exhibition, the Reconciliation Art Competition is on show from Saturday, May 26, to Sunday, July 15. The Reconciliation Art Competition provides a platform for local indigenous and non-indigenous artists to showcase their work while promoting reconciliation in a positive and practical way. Media Release, 23 May 2012 Gosford Council Media

osford based band â&#x20AC;&#x153;Valley of Kingsâ&#x20AC;? was this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s NSW Youth Rock winner, taking out the coveted first prize of $15,000 on Sunday, April 22, at the Sutherland Entertainment Centre.

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Disabled youngsters assist retirement village

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number of young men and women from the Transition to Work program run by Job Centre Australia are helping out at Forresters Beach retirement Village.

The Transition to Work program assists young people with disabilities gain the skills they need for employment. “We are so excited to have these great young people working with us, they really are an inspiration,” said Village manager Kym Collins. “The lads are out assisting our garden and maintenance team while Melissa is working in our office learning administration skills. “The village has plans for a community garden and this will allow the residents to work alongside the TTW

clients. “We are all really looking forward to it,” she said. NSW TTW regional manager Ms Nicki Lihou said she was also very enthusiastic about the collaboration. “Our clients return from work at Forresters Beach Village and can’t wait to tell us all about what they have been doing. “This is what this program is all about. “It is so great to see them growing in confidence from week to week.” Email, 21 May 2012 Dianne Bulmer, Retire Australia

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entral Coast’s talented young singers and songwriters went head to head in Heat One of this year’s Discovered competition on Friday, June 1, at The Hub Youth Entertainment Venue, Erina

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Gosford free staged play reading will be held at the Uniting Church Hall in Gosford on Friday, June 22, from 7:30pm.

The play, Will Alice go to Heaven? by Tina Faulk, will be read by members of the junior acting school, Juppies. The Tullachi Cup, by Clive McCormack, will be read by local actors.

Play readings are held on the fourth Friday of each month, except December. Email, 25 May 2-12 Nerida White, Uniting Productions

The event gives aspiring young vocalists between the ages of 11 and 24 the opportunity to win up to $10,000 in prizes and become the 2012 Discovery. Discovered is back for a second year after the huge success of its launch last year which included the discovery of The Voice contestant Karise Eden. Karise got her start as the first runner up in the 2011 competition and has gone on to become a favourite in the popular national singing program. She is now a rising star

who reached number one on the iTunes charts just 24 hours after performing her rendition of Rebecca Ferguson’s Nothing’s Real But Love on The Voice. The Hub’s Youth Centre coordinator Mr Steve Knee said that the Discovered competition was a great opportunity for young singers and songwriters to gain exposure while performing in a state of the art venue. “We have some amazing young musical talent on the Central Coast and Discovered offers them a

platform to perform for their peers, get feedback from professional judges and even win some great prizes. “Competition will be fierce with up to six contestants from each of the five qualifying heats vying for a golden pass through to the semi-finals. “The continuing success of contestants from last year’s competition, like Karise Eden, shows the potential opportunities that arise from competitions like Discovered. “This year, the audiences will be able to vote for

their favourite act both at the event and online via Facebook. “We are also encouraging audiences to get involved by filming their favourite contestants and uploading the video to Facebook. “The best video will win a prize with the winner being announced at the competition’s grand final in December,” said Mr Knee. A percentage of the money raised from the event will support youth charity, Musicians Making A Difference. Media Release, 25 May 2012 Gosford Council Media

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Community builder’s funding pplications for round one funding of this year’s Community Builders Funding Program opened on Monday, May 28.

The annual program, run by the NSW Government Department of Family and Community Services, aims to strengthen communities across NSW with a particular focus on disadvantaged groups. It provides funding for not-for-profit organisations to undertake local projects to connect vulnerable and disadvantaged people with their community. An information session will also be facilitated by the Department of Family and Community Services for anyone interested in applying for a grant, on Friday, June 1, at 2pm at Wyong Council. Gosford Council’s manager of community and cultural development Ms Sue Verhoek said attending the information session

would be useful for all applicants. “The session will look at eligibility criteria, available funding and the application submission process. “There will also be some useful hints and tips on how to best write your application and make it stand out from the crowd. “This is a wonderful funding program and I would encourage any interested local community group to make an application for funding,” said Ms Verhoek. Applications for the 2012 Community Builders Funding Program close at midnight on Thursday, June 28. Media Release, 22 May 2012 Gosford Council Media

Uluru Elder Bob Randall and creative director and producer of ‘Sharing The Wisdom’ Darren Maxwell at the Erina Library Foyer during reconciliation week

n indigenous art exhibition was held at the Erina Library to coincide with reconciliation week from Saturday, May 9 to Sunday, June 3.

“Those who turned up followed one non-aboriginal Australian man on a psychic healing journey into a universe of indigenous spiritual discovery,” said project coordinator Mr Darren Maxwell. “They became immersed in the archetype of change as Sharing the Wisdom displays the contemporary

After winning The Hub’s Battle of the Bands competition in 2010, Sons of Alamo have developed a large following and continued success around Australia. They have performed at the Big Day Out 2012, made the semi-finals of the International Emergenza

outdated and can now only be experienced through association with the Dreamtime Alphabet. “They shared the journey of emotional discovery to uncover the reasons why all children on earth, from school age on, should

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“Sons of Alamo” release new album

he Hub Youth Entertainment Venue hosted the launch of Central Coast band Sons of Alamo’s new album, Vamoose, on Friday, May 25.

vision of indigenous spiritual wisdom amongst the most ancient psychic traditions of indigenous life on earth. “They learnt why in a global village setting, some traditional indigenous spiritual ceremonies, initiations and stories are

be provided with equal opportunity to discover the magical properties of indigenous spiritual truth and wisdom through the spirit of the Dreamtime Alphabet.”

Festival and also won first place at Youth Tunes 2011. The indie pop-rock band will be playing all twelve tracks from Vamoose, with special guest performances from; Greta Kernan, Sarah Whyte, Roger Lee and Nate Henry. Northie and Two Steps Twice, another Battle of the Bands entrant from 2011, will also be performing as the support acts on the night. The Hub’s Youth Centre coordinator Mr Steve Knee said he was proud to see the evolution of the band since winning Battle of the

Bands in 2010. “It is fantastic to see how far the Sons of Alamo have come since winning the Battle of the Bands competition. “They are a great example for other budding musicians and highlight the talent that we have on the Central Coast. “We are very proud to support their album launch and hope to see them continue to make waves in the music industry,” Mr Knee said. Media Release, 22 May 2012 Gosford Council Media

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Youth art program egional Development Australia Central Coast (RDACC) has officially launched Art Central’s first project, Digital Futures, designed to provide artistic career opportunities to young emerging artists in the Central Coast region.

Art Central is a new program realised through the Central Coast Arts and Community Partnership program. This program is funded through Arts NSW in a partnership with Regional Development Australia Central Coast, Gosford Council and Wyong Council, to increase professional arts activity on the Central Coast. Digital Futures is a two week residency project introducing three professional contemporary artists to mentor 12 young emerging artists aged 16 to 24 from the Central Coast region. This project will develop new innovative works crossing digital art forms with dance. Emerging artists will be introduced to concept

development, professional work practice and 11 months of mentoring. Digital Futures kicks off with a two week laboratory in July, where artists will play, explore and experiment ideas that are further researched and developed over an 11 month mentoring period, followed by an exhibition in 2013. “This initiative is such an important opportunity, a platform for young emerging artists on the Central Coast,” explained RDACC regional community creative producer Ms Liz Carter. “Digital Futures will assist with the progression of 12 emerging artists, creating an opportunity for them to get guidance from professionals, giving them experience

and linking them to industry partners. “The program will provide an opportunity for them to grow and develop their ideas into new works whilst at the same time becoming a part of a network. RDACC chief executive officer Mr Andrew Roach said: “With the roll out of the National Broadband Network, there is going to be expansion of industry related to the digital economy, including artistic endeavours related to digital technology. “RDACC is excited about the future opportunities this will bring artists and the Central Coast region.” Media Release, 25 May 2012 Katey Small, Brilliant Logic

Point Clare score 18 goals in PSSA oint Clare Public School girls’ and boys’ soccer team played against Kulnura at Fagan Park.

The boys played first and the teamwork and the accuracy of the passing between the players was great to watch,” said coordinator Mr Cashman. The boys chased the ball all day and won the match 10 to nil. The goal scorers were Liam Trenbirth 2, Mitchell Wood 2, Aaron Bamforth

2, Miles Burford 1, Lachlan Muir 1, Sam Lappan 1 and Joel Naylor 1. The next match was the girls and for many of the girls it was their first time on a soccer ground. The girls all tried very hard and improved greatly as the match progressed. “The girls showed great determination during the

match and they seemed to have a great time,” said Mr Cashman. The girls won the match 8-nil. The goal scorers were Jess Atkinson 4, Celeste McAndrew 2, Heather Mylan 1 and Paige Devlin 1. Newsletter, 29 May 2012 David Harris, Point Clare Public School

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osford Council will be carrying out repairs to a road embankment on Debenham Rd, West Gosford, following a landslip.

commence on Monday, May 28, with planned completion by Monday, August 6. Detour advisory signage will be in place on the Central Coast Highway and at Debenham Rd advising motorists to travel via Central Coast Highway, Kangoo Rd and Acacia Rd, West Gosford when heading towards Somersby. Detour advisory signage will be in place at

Debenham Rd, Somersby, advising motorists to travel via Acacia Rd, Kangoo Rd and Central Coast Highway when heading towards West Gosford. Council has apologised for any inconvenience to residents and road users while this road closure is in place. Media Release, 17 May 2012 Gosford Council Media

Innovate philosophy at Focus on the Coast egional Development Australia Central Coast (RDACC) presented an overview of the philosophy of 360 Degrees of Innovation and an explanation of the activities of Innov8 Central at this month’s Focus on the Coast forum on Thursday, May 17.

Innov8 Central is the online portal for the Central Coast Innovation Project, a program for sharing innovation related knowledge, research and development. Senior Consultant for Newcastle Innovation and architect for the Central Coast Innovation Plan Dr Anton Kriz was the keynote speaker at the forum and provided an insight into the philosophy of 360 Degrees of Innovation and the purpose of both Innov8 Central and the Central Coast Innovation Plan. “The aim of the Central Coast Innovation Plan is to take innovation from an overused term and turn it into a great tool for enterprise. “The goal is to build

an innovative culture and community of practice at an enterprise, regional and national level,” explained Dr Anton Kriz. In addition to creating awareness around innovation, the forum promoted the Innovation Champions program. “We have identified that within organisations, there are people that drive change and work collaboratively to develop new products and processes. “They are responsible for nurturing, harnessing and capitalising on new ideas. “The aim of this program is to identify these talented individuals and facilitate their development and adoption of best practice in innovation management,” continued Dr Kriz.

Two of the Innovation Champions also spoke at the forum and provided attendees with a taste of what the Innovation Champions Workshops involve. “To empower these champions to become a trainer of others in their own organisation, we have developed a series of specialised workshops that deliver the necessary tools to provide participants with the knowledge to evoke change and embrace the innovative power of themselves and their organisation,” explained Dr Kriz. Media Release, 15 May 2012 Katey Small, Brilliant Logic

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Sport

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Olympic spirit at Chertsey hertsey Public School is getting into the spirit of the Olympic Games with its own Olympathon to be held on Thursday, June 7.

It is envisaged that all students will participate in a fun day of modified activities and at the same time have the option to raise money for additional sporting equipment for their school. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in the prime minister’s Olympic and Paralympic Challenges. Julia Gillard is challenging

all Australian primary school-aged children to try a variety of Olympic and Paralympic sports. By participating, students could be awarded a gold, silver, bronze or participation certificate and have the chance to win prizes along their sporting journey. Both the Prime Minister’s Olympic and Paralympic Challenges began on

Monday, May 28, with the Olympic Challenge running until the conclusion of the 2012 London Olympic Games on Sunday, August 12, and the Paralympic Challenge concluding at the end of the 2012 London Paralympic Games on Sunday, September 9. Newsletter, 29 May 2012 John Anderson, Chertsey Public School

Gosford receives three more police ofﬁcers

hree additional police officers have joined the Gosford community following the graduation of 309 officers from the Goulburn Police Academy.

“This is a fantastic win for Gosford and ensures we have an increased police presence in making our streets safe,” said Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein. “Our local officers do a fantastic job and I am thrilled we are getting a further three officers and I warmly welcome them to our community. “The NSW Government committed to recruit an additional 550 officers and today (May 4) is further proof we are getting on with the job of delivering. “We are committed to providing the NSW Police Force with the resources and the powers to continue fighting crime and making our community a safer place. “Last December, some 300 probationary constables were allocated to Local Area Commands outside Sydney that had long been neglected by the past Labor Government. “This Government understands the unique policing requirements of rural and regional NSW and will continue to provide these areas with the resources they need,” Mr Holstein said. Minister for Police and Emergency Services Mr

Michael Gallacher said this graduating class was made up of individuals that came from diverse careers and experiences with 24 graduates over the age of 36, bringing new skills and ways to look at issues for the Police Force. “The range of skills, languages, backgrounds and past careers amongst this class is an important asset to the future of policing in NSW.

“I would also like to thank the Force for the incredible job they do in serving our local community and I am thrilled that we are on the way to boosting numbers right across NSW,” Minister Gallacher concluded. Media Release, 4 May 2012 Chris Holstein MP

Winning pennant team: Back (L to R) Dianne Fernance, Pam Colbran, Julia Silvia Absent-Lorraine Murphy Front (L to R) Lorraine Griffiths, Betty Jury, Valerie Davis, Naida Caughey

errigal Women’s Bowling Club held its Flag Unfurling ceremony for the Twos on Tuesday, May 22.

President Pam Ison opened the ceremony by welcoming Central Coast District patron Mrs Beryl Brown and District Match representative Mrs Robyn Cosgrove. Other invited guests included Club Terrigal board chairman Mr John Macintosh together with the secretary-manager Mr Bruce Jewell and Terrigal Men’s Bowling Club vice president Mr Graham Cannon, all of whom offered their congratulations to President Pam on the club’s successful Pennant Season. “We were pleased to also welcome the Grade Two District Runners Up who had travelled from Halekulani to join us for the celebration,” said Terrigal Women’s Bowling Club vice president Ms Dianne Fernance. After a PowerPoint presentation of the Post Sectional Play-Offs was displayed on the big screen during morning tea, expressions of congratulations were

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Mariners destroy Tianjin Teda he Central Coast Mariners’ AFC Champions League campaign is alive following a historic 5-1 victory over Chinese side Tianjin Teda at Central Coast Stadium on Tuesday, May 2.

The win marks the first time the Mariners have tasted victory in Asia’s premier club competition, despite being in their second campaign. A double to recently re-signed striker Daniel McBreen, as well as goals to Josh Rose, Michael McGlinchey and Mustafa Amini, saw the Mariners comprehensively defeat their Chinese counterparts and set up a mouth-watering showdown with Japanese side Nagoya Grampus in their final Group G match. Central Coast fans had their hearts in their mouths after only 60 seconds when Tianjin front man Sjoerd Ars found himself one-on-one with goalkeeper Mat Ryan after pouncing on a sloppy back pass. Ars sent his shot sliding past Ryan and into the far post. The early scare seemed to wake the Mariners, who took control of the first half. Graham Arnold’s men dominated possession and were rewarded in the 10th minute when McBreen, fresh off signing a one-year contract extension with the Mariners, opened the scoring for the home side. The goal was created by Mariners defender Pedj Bojic, who went on an enterprising run down the right side before sending a well weighted cross into the penalty area. Bojic’s cross found McBreen who coolly placed the ball past Tianjin goalkeeper Yang Qipeng. Not content with just one goal, the Mariners soon doubled their lead in the 20th minute when McBreen once

ten. “I always remind the boys before they do go out to play in the AFC Champions League, they are representing the nation.”

again found himself on the end of a Bojic cross. Adam Kwasnik played Bojic into the goal box. Bojic skipped past one defender and played the ball across the face of the goal, where a waiting McBreen placed the ball into the back of the net. Ars had a chance to peg a goal back for Tianjin after 37 minutes after capitalising on a misdirected header from veteran Mariners defender Patrick Zwaanswijk. Ars was left jostling with Mariners skipper Alex Wilkinson in the penalty area before pushing the ball agonisingly wide of the post. After taking control of the game early on, the Mariners went to the break ahead 2-nil up courtesy of a McBreen’s double. Central Coast wasted little time extending their lead in the second stanza. A clever McBreen through ball found Kwasnik who was dispossessed inside the Tianjin goal box. The ball fell to left back Josh Rose whose ﬁrst time strike left went crashing into

the back of the net. Ryan was forced to make his first save of the game in the 53rd minute after Tianjin midfielder Hui Jiakang found his way into the Mariners goal box. After side stepping past two Mariners defenders, Jiakang fired a shot from close range, forcing a brilliant reaction save from Ryan. The Mariners looked to put the game to bed in the 71st minute when midfield maestro McGlinchey sent a superb right-footed shot curling into the top corner to extend the Mariners lead to four goals. The Mariners’ celebrations were short lived however, when Tianjin’s Liao Bochao instantly replied for the visitors. Bochao was on the end of a well-timed ball into the Mariners penalty box and powered the ball past Ryan

into the bottom corner. The home teams’ fortunes took a further turn for the worse when Bojic was booked for a reckless challenge in the 75th minute. The booking was Bojic’s second of the campaign and meant the pacey defender would be unavailable for the Mariners’ final group match against Nagoya Grampus. Dynamic midfielder Amini, likely to be playing his final home game for the Mariners before linking up with German powerhouse Borussia Dortmund for the 2013 season, topped off a great night for the Central Coast side with a stunning goal in the 85th minute. Amini’s powerful first time volley from just outside the box sailed into the bottom corner, forcing Qipeng to once again drag the ball out of the back of the net.

The Mariners will now head into their match against Nagoya Grampus full of conﬁdence, knowing a win could secure a passage into the knockout stages of Asia’s biggest club football competition. After the match, a delighted Arnold labelled the performance of his charges as one of his teams’ best efforts in his tenure at the club. “We’ve created history tonight for the Mariners,” Arnold said. “I think it was one of our better performances. “I think you can put a lot of that down to the fact that the boys are fresh. “It was a fantastic performance and it just shows what the Australian teams can do if they’re fresh against the Asian opposition. “It could easily have been

Central Coast Mariners 5 (McBreen 10’, 20’, Rose 48’, McGlinchey 71’, Amini 85’) Tianjin Teda 1 (Bochao 15’) Central Coast Mariners: 1. Mathew Ryan (Gk), 2. Daniel McBreen, 3. Joshua Rose, 4. Pedj Bojic (27. Trent McClenahan 79’), 6. Patrick Zwaanswijk, 7. John Hutchinson, 11. Oliver Bozanic, 14. Michael McGlinchey, 17. Tomas Rogic (22. Mustafa Amini 69’), 18. Alex Wilkinson (C), 23. Adam Kwasnik (9. Bernie Ibini 90’) Substitutes: 12. Troy Hearﬁeld, 16. Trent Sainsbury, 19. John Sutton, 20. Justin Pasﬁeld (Gk) Yellow Cards: Bojic, McClenahan Red Cards: None Tianjin Teda: 3. Li Hongyang, 4. Milan Susak, 5. Li Weifeng, 6. Lucian Goian, 10. Wang XinXin (C) (7. Li Benjian 46’), 15. Liao Bochao, 19. Nie Tao, 24. Bai Yuefeng (17. Hui Jiakang 46’), 25. Yang Qipeng (Gk), 28. Sjoerd Ars, 29. Veliche Shumulikoski (18. Zheng Yi 63’) Substitutes: 1. Song Zhenyu (Gk), 13. Jiang Chen, 23. Lu Zheyu, 27. Ma Leilei Yellow Cards: Li Hongyang, Susak Red Cards: None Referee: Mohamed Abdelkarim Alzarooni (UAE) Crowd: 4,155

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Minister for Sport launches youth club strategy enator the Hon Ms Kate Lundy, Federal Minister for Sport, Multicultural Affairs and Minister assisting for Industry and Innovation, met with Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill at a number of important community and business events on the Central Coast on Wednesday, May 16.

She attended the launch of the Central Coast Youth Club’s new operations strategy which branches into multi-cultural events to ensure the viability of the sporting stadium. The youth club has been an integral part of the Central Cost community, producing many world, national and state champions along the way. It is also seen as a multi

function centre catering for a wide variety of sporting, performing arts and cultural interests. “An enthusiastic board of

directors have realised that this exciting complex must move forward,” said CCYC CEO Mr Wayne Winniata. “While keeping in mind

the core objective of being a sporting stadium, it will be expanding into a new operation of professionalism in order to help raise much

needed funds. “In the coming months you will understand the efforts of our management team, in a joint effort

Saratoga sport association opposes oval ﬂoodlighting by Alan Skinner

aratoga and District Sport and Recreation A s s o c i a t i o n Incorporated are against the $250,000 deal to ﬂoodlight Saratoga Oval, recently announced by Gosford Council mayor Cr Laurie Maher.

The mayor was accompanied by Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein, Member for Terrigal Mr Chris Hartcher, who is also the NSW Minister for the Central Coast, and the NSW Minister for Sport and Recreation Mr Graham Annesley.

“The announcement may have been one of those ‘born to rule’ moments because the matter has not yet been resolved by Gosford City Council,” said Saratoga and District Sport and Recreation Association Incorporated representative Mr Alan Skinner. “In making the announcement, Laurie Maher has effectively reneged on a long-standing Council commitment to the people of Saratoga to install playground equipment, complete a cycle way and implement numerous other improvements within the Saratoga Oval reserve. “Those projects have already been through

an extensive community consultation process conducted by Gosford City Council, have already been designed, have already been fully assessed for their social and environmental impact and have already been approved by a Council led by the same Laurie Maher. “Council has consistently blamed its tardiness in completing those projects on a lack of funds, which is obviously not the truth. “Those uncompleted projects also have the approval of the appropriate state government authorities. “Saratoga Oval reserve is not owned by Gosford City

Council and is subject to a specific Plan of Management which happens to exclude additional floodlighting at the request of the National Parks and Wildlife Service. “Besides being located adjacent to an extensive wetland and a nature reserve, the Saratoga Oval reserve is the only remaining area of Bush Stone-curlew habitat on the Central Coast that has been permanently and continuously occupied by those endangered birds throughout living memory. “Saratoga Oval itself is used for foraging from dusk to dawn. “Saratoga and District Sport and Recreation Association has financed,

managed and maintained the community tennis courts in the Saratoga Oval reserve for more than thirty years. “Over that period the Association has always supported local children, in tennis and other recreational activities. “In fact, it was because of the development proposals initially put to Council by Saratoga and District Sport and Recreation Association as far back as 1995, and the subsequent lobbying by the Association, that the football club, which is now pursuing ﬂoodlighting, was encouraged to adopt Saratoga Oval as a junior ground some ﬁve years later.

“Although ﬁrmly committed to improving local sporting and recreational opportunities, particularly for children, Saratoga and District Sport and Recreation Association is committed to retaining a communityoriented outlook that is environmentally responsible and remains opposed to ﬂoodlighting of Saratoga Oval. “Laurie Maher’s bulldog tactics might win the day, but if the Mayor does get his way, the kids of Saratoga stand to lose a lot more than they gain,” said Mr Skinner.

a game of bowls, when comments were made that the day’s favourable weather conditions were in such stark contrast to the rain and wind which we experienced at the Play Offs,” said Ms Fernance. “After an enthusiastic rendition of the Terrigal Club Song, the Terrigal Twos will certainly be inspired to give of their best when they contest the Regional Play Offs at Charlestown on June 5.” Email, 24 May 2012 Dianne Fernance, Terrigal Women’s Bowling Club

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New Hamlyn Terrace sporting facility

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with Event Management Company –Eventlynx Pty Ltd, who have been appointed to assist the club to be recognised not only as a sporting stadium, but a major Function Centre,” he said. The club has a number of events scheduled for the future including a Scottish Fling on Friday, July 20, a Roller Derby on Saturday, September 1, Oktoberfest from September 7 to 9 and a sports trivia night on Saturday, November 10. The Central Coast Youth Club started from free pony rides in 1958. Central Coast icon Ray Maher opened the club’s ﬁrst doors in 1964 at Legacy House in Gosford. It then moved to Georgiana Terrace, Gosford and then in August 1999, it was relocated to its present site in Niagara Park.

offered. The Terrigal ladies then formed a Guard of Honour across the green to the flag pole. To the sound of ‘Simply The Best’ echoing across the green, the winners and the runners up were applauded as they assembled for Patron Beryl to unfurl the red Grade Two District flag. This was followed by each of the members of the winning side and the Runners Up proudly receiving their District certificates from Patron Beryl. “All present then enjoyed

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yong Shire C o u n c i l ofﬁcially opened the Hamlyn Terrace Community Centre and Sporting Facility on Saturday, May 26.

Mayor Bob Graham, who ofﬁically opened the facility, with Mariners players Josh Rose, Daniel McBreen and Adam Kwasnik

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Avoca, Gosford and Kariong all win in round 7 ound seven of the Central Coast Rugby Union competition was played on Saturday, May 26, which saw Avoca win against Warnervale 80 points to 10 at Heazlet Park.

he Central Coast Motocross Cup was held at Somersby on the weekend of Saturday, May 26, which saw Queensland rider Jace Castles create history.

Castles became the first rider in the eight year history of the event to win the Senior class for a second time. He had won in 2010 and, with last year’s staging washed out, it was actually a back-to-back victory for the 21-year-old from North Brisbane. The eight lap final had a dramatic opening with 16-year-old Sean McLellan grabbing the early lead before a superb inside pass by Castles took him to the lead which he stretched out to a comfortable victory. The win by Castles

denied McLellan what would have been a different slice of history as no winner of the Junior Cup has ever gone on to win the Senior Cup. McLellan won the Junior Cup in 2010. Another 16 year old, Robbie Menzies-Sargant from the Gold Coast finished third in the Senior Cup. Castles and McLellan both had other successes on the program with McLellan winning the U19s, Pro Lites and Pro Open classes while Castles took out the MX Open class with a maximum score.

Brayden Elliott, another recent arrival in the senior ranks, finished with three seconds and a third placing after always threatening but rarely managing to beat McLellan or Castles. The honour roll of winners of the Central Coast Junior Cup also boasts some impressive winners. This year saw a quality field battle it out for honours with Hunter Club member Bayley James taking the top prize ahead of West Wyalong rider Hunter Anderson and Thomas Duggan of Cowra. The supporting events for the juniors also provided

some great action with Hunter Anderson, Max Croker, Jack Passfield and Simon Spencer each taking a class win in the older age brackets, with Croker the only one of them unbeaten. Among the younger riders both Benjamin Hart and Lincoln Griffiths from the host club scored doubles with both of Hart’s wins being with an unbeaten run. Declan Kennedy and Isaac Hawes were also unbeaten on their way to a class victory, while other winners were Nicholas Brooks, Mackenzie Childs and Jarod Franks.

Phil defeated Tony Shoebridge in the semi-final and Brett Pritchard in the quarter-final. Damien Lenkovic, defeated Terry Gains in the semi final and Dick Nowland in the quarter-final. This game promised to be a beauty with the machine like drawing of Damien, who also made the final in 2011, to be pitted

against the experienced exinternational and awesome driving ability of Phil. Damien was on target with long ends to start with and comfortably held his own in the early stages. Both players were worthy of their spot and doing justice to a green that was a fraction slower than usual which was probably due to the weather a couple of

days before. The scores were close in the early part of the game but consistency of shot selection saw Phil edge away to a lead of 16 to eight after an hour and a half of play. The lead was enough to allow Phil to relax and play his shots with a super display of draw bowls where Damien was playing a bit of

catch up and not getting a lot of luck with some of his on shots. The lead slipped away and when the final end was played the score was 31-15 to Phil. A small but appreciative crowd was on hand to witness a very entertaining game. Email, 29 May 2012 Mark Rayner, Avoca Beach Men’s Bowling Club

Gosford got their bonus point win but Woy Woy will take a lot from the result. Best for Gosford were centre Josh McGlynn and flanker Hugo Pike while Kevin Pike and Jake Wildschutt played very well for the visitors. Kariong had a very lopsided win over The Entrance at Kariong Oval. They posted 13 tries to run away winners by 85 points to nil. It was one way traffic all day. Flanker Afele Tongia scored four tries for Kariong, while fullback Derrick Peachey and number eight Moanna Talakia scored a pair each. Halfback Ethan Moore never stopped trying for The Entrance. Email, 27 May 2012 Larry Thomson, CCRU

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Downs wins Avoca bowls singles ﬁnal he Avoca Beach Bowling Club Major Singles Final was won by Phil Downs on Sunday, April 15, with a score of 31-15 over Damien Lenkovic.

Avoca was always in control and Warnervale would be massively disappointed by the result. The 12 tries to one win by the home side showed that Avoca had hit top form in recent weeks. Best for Avoca were Tom Murphy who scored four tries and prop Luke Sheridan. Warnervale were best served by Pat Baker. Gosford defeated Woy Woy by 46 points to 24 at Gosford Showground Field. Gosford ended up winning the match quite comfortably but they certainly did not have it all their own way. Gosford ran in seven tries in the victory but Woy Woy were able to respond with four tries of their own to gain their first bonus point of the year.

entral Coast Gymnastics Academy, Central Coast Gymsports and Central Coast Youth Club Inc sent 24 of their gymnasts, six of which were from the Gosford area, to compete at the 2012 Australian Gymnastics Championships in Homebush, Sydney.

The Championships saw the culmination of five National Championships, Olympic Selection trials and an international competition. Showcased across a 12 day festival of gymnastics from Tuesday, May 22, to Saturday, June 2, at Sydney Olympic Park State Sport Centre, the Australian Championships included more than 100 athletes, 600 officials, 35 sessions and 6000 routines. Karina Lee, of Holgate, competed in the Rhythmic Level 10, while Amber

Tauroa, of Kincumber, competed in the Rhythmic Level 7 event. Gareth Kent of MacMasters Beach competed in the Level 5 Men’s Pair, Mackenzie Sivyer of Wamberal and Abby Willcox of North Somersby both competed in the competed in the Level 7 Women’s Trio and Rowan Yap of Point Clare competed in the Level 5 Men’s Pair. Media Release, 31 May 2012 Verity Clough, PPR