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Fire destroys Erina shops hree retail outlets in Erina were damaged by a fire in the early hours of the morning on Friday, June 15.

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews received a number of Triple Zero (000) calls from 2.40am. A total of eight fire trucks were despatched, with 70 fire-fighters, including both permanent and retained (on-call), fighting the blaze for four hours, using hoses and spraying from aerial booms. The fire was believed to have started in One Stop Fashion, before spreading to Amaze N Play and Casey’s Toys. The fire engulfed the toy shop, but fire-fighters were able to save the adjoining JB HiFi store, and the Roads and Maritime Authority office. They used Thermal Imaging cameras to check for any fire spots. FRNSW fire-fighters also prevented fire from spreading to the Harvey

Norman outlet on Karalta Lane, which backed onto the properties affected on Karalta Rd, or the nearby Good Guys outlet. FRNSW Zone Commander Superintendent David Turner said he was proud of the fire-fighters who battled the blaze. “The fire spread very quickly because of the high fire load inside some of the commercial premises, but the techniques we used, including a ‘wall of water’ from our hoses and aerial pumper, stopped it spreading further and saved some valuable property,” Superintendent Turner said. “It was a long night, but I am proud of all the firefighters for their work.” Media release, 15 Jun 2012 Tom Cooper, FRNSW Photos: Greg Burch

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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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Health 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

Welfare Services 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

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

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An aerial view of the old Bulls Hill quarry site

Sinclair Knight and Partners produced a report entitled GosfordWyong Regional Waste Disposal Study which identiﬁed four additional sites in Gosford LGA available for future waste disposal.

Only the Bulls Hill Quarry site was considered suitable for a future solid waste disposal site. The study found that the main advantages of the site included a good location clear of residential

The proposed site for the horse riding school in Empire Bay

The proposal includes improvements to the existing agistment facilities on the property including the upgrade of an existing holding paddock, the formalisation of a holding paddock to a lesson arena, the formalisation of the view area, the upgrade of three existing spelling paddocks and use of the widened driveway for client parking. The proposal provides

for a local “animal training establishment” that would service the greater Peninsula and Bouddi catchment and provide local part time employment and economic beneﬁts for local families. It would also provide a local recreational facility for young people and people with disabilities who wanted to learn horse riding skills. In addition, the proposal sought to establish a valuable small scale tourist facility that would service the growing day trip and overnight market.

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areas which was only 2.5km further from the centre of Woy Woy population area than the existing depot, economically controllable environmental impacts, a large volume over which to distribute development costs and a lack of other suitable alternatives. A report from council staff stated that no action was taken at that point as the three existing landfill sites in Green Point, Kincumber and Woy Woy had sufficient capacity for immediate needs. The report stated only the Woy Woy site now operated as landfill and recycling was a necessity. The Woy Woy tip’s life was limited to 2032, based on current usage, according to the report. “It is imperative that Council seeks to prolong its economic life by recycling all suitable material and thus reducing landfill. “The planning proposal provides the capability to divert significant quantities of solid, construction and demolition waste and green waste from the existing landfill.” The site would include a soil processing facility, community re-use facility, an Alternate Waste Technology section for processing of 100,000 tonnes per annum of municipal solid waste, incorporating material from both Gosford and Wyong, and a composting facility for managing 60,000 tonnes per annum of source separated green waste and 15,000 tonnes per annum of biosolids. Gosford Council Agenda ENV.48, 5 Jun 2012

Council supports horse riding school Gosford Council has agreed to support an application for a new horse riding school on Empire Bay Dr, Empire Bay.

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Gosford Council has revived a two-year-old proposal to build a recycling facility at the site of the Bulls Hill quarry.

It was determined that the site be considered in the Regional Waste Strategy and formation of the Joint Central Coast Waste Initiative. Council was told that in 1983

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A staff assessment of the proposal presented to Gosford Council on Tuesday, June 7, stated that there was a strong demand for additional horse riding facilities in the area with only one other commercial operation which was already operating to capacity and had limited availability for additional students. The council will initiate the Local Environmental Plan “gateway process” to enable the proposal to proceed.

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hree retail outlets in Erina were damaged by a fire in the early hours of the morning on Friday, June 15.

yong Shire Council’s six surf clubs were presented with a cheque from Council on the night of Monday, June 4, to assist in their operations over the next 12 months.

Council contributed a total of $51,810 towards the maintenance and operations of the six surf clubs in the Shire. An amount of $8635 was awarded to Lakes, Soldiers, The Entrance North, The Entrance, Toowoon Bay and Shelly Beach. Surf Life Saving Central Coast also received an $11,925 allocation from Council to ensure it continued to expand its services to beneﬁt residents and tourists. Surf Life Saving Central Coast president Mr Stuart Harvey said his organisation was extremely grateful for Council’s ongoing support. “The funds received from Wyong Shire Council are invaluable in ensuring the future ﬁnancial sustainability of the service that Surf Life Saving provides to the local beach going community,” Mr Harvey said. “These funds will be utilised to maintain the surf club facilities and assist in the purchase of essential lifesaving equipment. “Our six clubs and the branch are grateful for Wyong Shire Council’s continued acknowledgement of the service we provide and our importance to the community.” Mayor Cr Bob Graham

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Fire destroys Erina shops Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews received a number of Triple Zero (000) calls from 2.40am. A total of eight fire trucks were despatched, with 70 fire-fighters, including both permanent and retained (on-call), fighting the blaze for four hours, using hoses and spraying from aerial booms. The fire was believed to have started in One Stop Fashion, before spreading to Amaze N Play and Casey’s Toys. The fire engulfed the toy shop, but fire-fighters were able to save the adjoining JB HiFi store, and the Roads and Maritime Authority office. They used Thermal Imaging cameras to check for any fire spots. FRNSW fire-fighters also prevented fire from spreading to the Harvey

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Mayor Bob Graham (right), presents a cheque to Surf Life Saving Central Coast president Stuart Harvey, at the Shelly Beach Surf Club. said that Council’s ﬁnancial contribution to the clubs was aimed to assist with their ongoing expenses. “Although we have built two new clubs at Soldiers and Shelly Beach in the past 12 months, and also have a new club at Toowoon Bay, some of our other clubs still require money for maintenance work. “It is important we look after all our surf clubs because they are important

elements in our community and our volunteer surf lifesavers do a terriﬁc job giving up their time on weekends to look after beach goers. “Anyone heading to our beaches should know that, if they listen and follow the direction of these trained volunteer life savers, they will have an enjoyable and safe time,” said mayor Cr Graham.

orthlakes High School student Joshua Glachan has been selected to represent Australia in the U16 boys’ oztag team in the World Cup to be held in December in New Zealand.

He has also represented Sydney North Schools in both the open touch and open football. Josh plays for the U16 Central Coast Mariners Football team who are currently leading the competition after 10 rounds.

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Alternative chosen for PaciďŹ c Highway upgrade

osford Council has agreed to advise the Roads and Maritime Services of its chosen alternate route between Narara and Lisarow as part of the Pacific Highway upgrade.

At its meeting of Tuesday, June 5, councillors agreed that the red option that included an intersection with Narara Valley Drive as shown in the light blue option was the most preferred option. Councillors agreed that the option was preferred as it would improve transport and flood free access for Narara residents including Narara Valley High School, allow additional alternative traffic routes in the event of accidents on the new route or the old Pacific Highway, have the potential for new infrastructure on local roads to maintain local area connectivity and to enable access controlled intersections and provide potentially safer road design as it had fewer bends than the eastern option. In 2009, the NSW Government announced planning to identify a preferred route to improve the main road network between the intersection of Manns Rd and Narara Creek Rd at Narara and the intersection of Railway Crescent and the Pacific Highway at Lisarow. The upgrade would

provide two lanes in each direction separated by a median with associated intersection upgrades. In July 2009, the RMS held community sessions to gain feedback from local communities on these two corridors. Information was sought on safety, environmental impacts, social amenity, intersection treatment, local access and pedestrian facilities. The RMS then identified 15 initial route options which met the project requirements within the two corridors identified by the RMS for the potential alignment of the main road upgrade between Narara and Lisarow. The 15 initial route options were reviewed at a community information session taking into account the completed studies, constraint mapping and community feedback. Six route options were then short listed for further investigation. A series of technical studies including traffic modelling, flood impact assessment, environmental mapping and geotechnical

investigation were undertaken as the basis for further assessing the route alignment options using RMS criteria. Analysis of the six options based on this criteria resulted in four of the options being selected by the RMS for public comment. Road and Maritime Services (RMS) Officers presented proposals to Councillors and SMG at the Strategy/Policy Workshop held on February 21 prior to its release to the community in March. Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s report of Tuesday, June 5, stated that the red option appeared to offer a potentially quicker and safer route due to a greatly reduced number of improved access points while providing essential access to the route as well as maintaining the local road network connectivity. During construction, the red option would also provide less disruption to neighbourhood and Pacific Highway traffic flows. Gosford Council Agenda CIT.22, 5 Jun 2012 The red option with the intersection at Narara Valley Drive (inset)

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Subdivision approved osford Council has approved a subdivision at 3 Boolari Rd, West Gosford, to allow for the acquisition of 9.3 hectares of the property to be acquired for the Coastal Open Space System (COSS).

The owners of the property approached Council in 2009 to indicate that they were willing to enter into negotiations with Council over the potential sale of part of their land for inclusion in the COSS. Of the approximately 10.1 hectares, approximately 9.3 hectares was identified for COSS acquisition, with approximately 0.8 hectares being retained by the owners. While the dwelling on the

property is located adjacent to Boolari Rd, the property has a long frontage to Debenham Rd South both east and west of the hairpin bend. The part of the property identified for COSS acquisition supports native vegetation including an area of Warm Temperate Coastal Rainforest, an Endangered Ecological Community and an area of Narrabeen Blackbutt Forest which is listed as Regionally

Significant Vegetation. The property has been assessed as the second highest category for acquisition, as scored by the matrix developed for the acquisition priorities for inclusion in the COSS. The owners advised Council that they wished to retain approximately one hectare of land around the existing dwelling. Gosford Council Agenda CIT.19, 5 Jun 2012

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he youth of the Central Coast are being encouraged to give their opinion on the proposed Gosford redevelopment by taking part in an online survey targeting young people and their social networking.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The redevelopment of the Gosford CBD has been highly debated, especially when it comes to The Landing,â&#x20AC;? said Central Coast Youth Consultants team leader Mr Jamie McKenzie. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As this project will take many years to complete, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important that young peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s views and opinions are taken into consideration as they will be living, working and studying in Gosford in the future. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Taking part in an online survey targeting youth, young people will be asked what they want to see, how it will look and what infrastructure will be needed to sustain Gosford for the future. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As an added bonus, the Central Coast Redevelopment Corporation is sponsoring the project with apple iPadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to give away to three lucky participants. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Residents have been very vocal about their feeling and objections to certain areas of the redevelopment and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time that young people had a voice and had their views heard,â&#x20AC;? Mr McKenzie said. Media release, 5 Jun 2012 Jamie McKenzie, Regional Youth Support Services.

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HELPING TO MAKE ENDS MEET HOW THE GOVERNMENT IS SUPPORTING LOCAL HOUSEHOLDS The Government understands many local households are feeling the pinch. That’s why Labor is delivering extra cash to families, pensioners and other local households to help them make ends meet. In the coming weeks, more than 10,600 eligible local families will receive a cash payment – to help now and over the coming months. And more than 28,200 local pensioners will receive a cash payment as well. Other households – including students, carers and eligible retirees – will also get extra support. This money will go straight into bank accounts. In July, Labor is also delivering a tax cut for more than 47,000 local people – so you can take home more in your regular pay. And next year, usual family payments, pensions and other payments will go up. I’m committed to making sure local residents are getting the support they need to help make ends meet. Pensioners and Self Funded Retirees with Seniors Health Card

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Out and about Great to be out and about on the Coast and seeing people enjoying the great place we live. (L to R) Thanks to the dedicated men and women of Marine Rescue NSW for their continued presence on our waterways. Great to see so many locals take part in the Century Challenge Bike Race from Kariong to Peats Ridge to help support Coast Shelter. Wonderful to meet Lauren, an Ambassador for the Juvenile Diabetes Reseach Foundation and hear about the great work they are doing to help young people on the Coast and around Australia.

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Marine Rescue ramp reopened ember for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein reopened the Central Coast Marine Rescue Boat ramp on Thursday, June 7, at Point Claire to officially commission the finished works.

Unit Commander Mr Ian Gallard said he was delighted to learn from Mr Holstein that the unit had been granted $45,500 from the NSW Community Building Partnership Program for the extension of the unit’s jetty and to relocate the rescue vessel boat lifts. Siltation at the Point Clare Base of Marine Rescue Central Coast had been a growing problem to the volunteer rescue crews over recent years, especially at low tide. Siltation below the rescue boats had, on occasion, prevented the boat lifts being lowered far enough to launch or recover either of the two rescue vessels.

Permission from the authorities and funding had not been available to allow dredging below the boat lifts and dredging was determined to be a short term solution as the siltation would continue and return over time. The wharf work commenced in May and was undertaken by Greg Votono and his work crew from Coastwide Jetty Repairs. The wharf was extended and a ‘T’ section added. New support piles were installed and the boat lifts moved to the eastern (deepest) end of the jetty. New electric power and lighting was required and this work was undertaken

by Peter Camilleri. Mr Gallard said: “Both Greg and Peter have done a considerable amount of work for us over the years and are great supporters of our volunteer marine rescue unit.” “We are also most grateful for the support of the local member, Chris Holstein and the NSW Government. “The CBP grant has enabled us to once again be a reliable 24 hour marine rescue service, a volunteer service that we have provided for the local boating community for more than 40 years,” Mr Gallard said. Media release, 7 Jun 2012 Ron Cole, Central Coast Marine Rescue NSW

Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein (far right) with members of Marine Rescue Central Coast

Family of three rescued

16 year old charged 16 year old boy has been charged after two alleged indecent assaults in Narara.

About 6pm on Thursday, May 31, a 30 year old woman was walking home from Narara Railway Station when she was grabbed from behind by an unknown man in Thornley St. The man allegedly indecently assaulted the woman and tried to pull her into nearby bushland. Following media coverage of the incident,

a second woman, 42, contacted police to advise she had been the victim of a similar incident at Narara just after 5.30pm on Thursday. Police from Brisbane Water Local Area Command commenced an investigation. About 2.15pm on Tuesday, June 12, police stopped a 16 year old boy on the Pacific Highway,

North Gosford. He was arrested and taken to Gosford Police Station where he was charged with two counts of indecent assault. He was conditionally bailed to appear at Woy Woy Children’s Court on July 10. Media Release, 12 Jun 2012 NSW Police Media

arine Rescue Central Coast assisted a family of three at Point Clare on Saturday, June 9, and a skipper of a cruiser off Saratoga on Sunday, June 10.

On the Saturday, Marine Rescue Central Coast was phoned for assistance around 3:30pm by a family of three onboard a 7.8m Sundancer at Point Clare. The boat’s engine cooling system had failed and they required a tow to their mooring at Empire Bay. Skipper Ted Leeson

and his crew on Brisbane Water Lifeboat responded and completed the assigned task. The volunteers again responded to a phone request for help at 10:15am on Sunday, June 10, by the skipper of a 7.5m displacement cruiser at Saratoga. His vessel had a mechanical failure and

he sought a tow to the Lintern St ramp. In the cold and rain, Skipper Ken Sharp and his crew on Brisbane Water Lifeboat completed the job. Media Release, 11 Jun 2012 Ron Cole, Marine Rescue Central Coast

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Greens launch election campaign

he launch of The Greens’ 2012 Gosford Council election campaign was attended by nearly 100 people on Sunday, June 3, at Gosford waterfront.

Greens Wyong deputy mayor Cr Sue Wynn introduced the candidates, Hillary Morris, Kate da Costa, Phocion Vouros and Heather Ingram. After the candidates outlined some of their campaigning issues, Greens MLC John Kaye spoke about critical issues on the Central Coast, which he argued, were being used by the State Government as a test case for the selloff of public assets. The first Greens councillor was elected in 2004, and two in 2008. Mr Kaye said he was “looking forward to working hard to elect three Greens to Gosford Council” this year. Lead candidate for this year’s election Ms Hillary Morris is well known in the Gosford district, as an activist in the successful campaign to stop the Somersby sand mine. She is involved in the Mangrove Mountain Country Fair and stood as the Greens candidate for Peats in 2007. Ms Morris said: “Grass

roots democracy starts at the local level and we need Greens in council in order to push through our message of sustainability and social equity.” “If elected I will encourage council to engage in sustainable opportunities where ever possible, protect community lands for the community, promote the diversity and richness of our region, incorporating the hinterland and seek out opportunities presented in council which encourage employment opportunities which are sustainable. “Being involved in a local business with its main office in Gosford, I want to ensure the CBD does not get overlooked in the development of the Gosford waterfront,” she said. Kate da Costa represents the Greens on the Woy Woy Peninsula, where she has lived for 14 years. As a commuter to Sydney, she said she understands the difficulties faced by people travelling for hours each day and also their reasons for living on the

coast, affordable housing and a great way of life. “We plan if we are elected, to build on the hard work Greens have already done in Council,” said Ms da Costa. “While much work has been done on audits, and hardworking officers are employed in the Environment, Waste and Water divisions, the time has come for a whole-ofCouncil approach. “Gosford needs a sustainability officer to plan large scale recycling and sustainability programs across divisions. “Local residents are tired of the lack of transparency in all levels of government, and we are campaigning to introduce the recording of Council meetings so that these audio files can be downloaded by any resident from the Council website. “Wyong Council and many others across the state already have audio recordings of their meetings, and there is no legal impediment to do this in Gosford.

“Finally, residents who are unable to attend meetings will be able to tell which councillors are debating issues, and which ones are simply voting on party lines. “Councillors’ reasons for rejecting planning advice will finally be a matter of record, and those councillors who do not speak at meetings will soon find themselves facing tough questions from the electorate,” she said. In her introduction Cr Wynn not only spoke of the passion and commitment Greens representatives

bring to their jobs, but the difference even a single Greens councillor can make. “Four years ago there was no discussion in Wyong Council about proactive moves the Council itself could make in terms of sustainability and ecoproducts,” said Cr Wynn. “Now, our staff are developing a business plan to grow industrial hemp on Council land to sequester carbon and to further keep that carbon out of the atmosphere by using the harvested hemp as an ecobuilding product in Council

properties. “This was my initiative,” she said. Cr Wynn thanked retiring Greens councillor Terri Latella for her enormous and tireless efforts over the last eight years, and Peter Freewater for all his work in protecting the environment and standing up for the community while representing the Greens. Media Release, 14 Jun 2012 Kate da Costa, Central Coast Greens

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Central Coast needs dedicated broadcasting

he number of people living in the Central Coast is about the same as those living in the ACT.

Why is it therefore that the ABC gives regions such as Newcastle and Wollongong full Regional Broadcasting status but denies this to Central Coast? As far as the Central Coast is concerned, the ABC’s slogan “Your ABC” sounds ingenuine. Scott Levi and his small

dedicated team do a great job with precious few resources. However, Central Coast

residents would get a far superior service if there was a fully resourced Regional ABC here. It has been said that it costs each Australian about 0.8 cents a day to support the ABC which is our public broadcaster. If that is so, then Central Coast residents are certainly

not getting a fair return on their investment. My question to the two Central Coast Federal Members of Parliament (Deb O’Neill and Craig Thompson) is “What are you going to do about this inequitable situation?” Email, 2 Jun 2012 Ian Kilpatrick, Green Point

Council is all backwards peaking at Fairview Historic Homestead last Sunday, June 10, Professor Jack said: “It is very strange to start with demolition, and only after demolition to commission an interpretation plan and simultaneously to adopt the emasculated site as a heritage item.”

Same way Gosford City Council is approaching revitalisation of the CBD. Backwards! Email, 14 Jun 2012 Kevin Armstrong, West Gosford

Ad in Express is misleading

he Central Coast Regional Development Corporation (CCRDC) has gone in to ego meltdown over the communities review and rejection of its own version of Gosford’s redevelopment.

The CCRDC has ignored the community’s rejection of the Landing with a full page advertisement supporting the Landing in the Central Coast Express on June 1. All comments in the Express Advocate should be assessed, based on the fact that this is an advertisement, by the CCRDC. The unsurprising course of action the CCRDC has taken to redress the community’s rejection of the Landing is to increase the advertising budget. So far, the redevelopment of Gosford has had numerous proposals,

based on health services, education, commerce, and the latest proposal from the CCRDC is a marine precinct. Are there any more proposals to come? And so the story continues and continues. In relation to the so called “nit picking” by the community, I think it is important to address the following concern on stage two of the proposal with the photo from the Brisbane Water

Forehore Flood Study from June 2007 which shows the Gosford Waterfront in June 2007,where stage two would be constructed. It highlights the impacts from Sea Level Rise, which are predicted to rise by 0.9 metres by 2100, and not allowing for higher storm surges during that period. Gosford Council’s own Sea Level Rise Policy appears not to have been taken in to account when preparing stage two of the Landing. Would anyone want to live there? Email, 13 Jun 2012 Norman Harris, Umina

People should support Landing n response to Ms Symons and Mr Hodgson (Coast Community News, June 4), I’m sorry, but I didn’t write the headline that was attributed to my letter, that came courtesy of the Coast Community News.

So I understand if you missed my main point, which is, if someone isn’t using the area, why in the world are they commenting on it? In fact, instead of “helping the local area by keeping it pristine”, do you realise the “protestors” are actually facilitating the demise of Gosford by not letting it progress? When people think of a nice holiday spot, where do they go?

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 Probably not Gosford. When people think of finding a good job, where do

they look? Probably not Gosford. When people want to spend big at a nice restaurant, where do they eat? Probably not Gosford. However, when people think of a rundown city, unemployed vagrants, high crime rates, very few things to do and an area without a future, what do people think of? Probably Gosford.

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Does that make you happy? Does that make you feel proud? To anyone against the Landing, I’m curious, is it your goal in life to prevent young people from finding local jobs? Or do you get some quiet joy over the fact there’s so few viable businesses in Gosford, which means most people have to wake up at 4am or 5am and do a two hour commute both ways to Sydney, often get home close to 7pm which means they can’t spend time with their kids, just so they can make rent?

Does that make you feel good? It must, because I cannot see any other reason for your negative comments. You’re not using the area. No one is. So why be against it? If the “protestors” are so worried about a building possibly blocking a microscopic sliver of their view, I have a suggestion, move a few feet to the side and look around it. That’s what I do when I stand directly in front of Iguanas. In my opinion, the only people qualified to comment on the proposed landing are:

(a) people who use that area on a regular basis, (b) people who’d like to work locally at it, (c) the government officials involved, (d) companies located in the Gosford CBD or which could move to it, (e) people with a background in microeconomics, and/or (f) anyone involved with major construction. I tick three out of the six above boxes. If you don’t tick any of them, and you’re against the Landing, please be quiet. Your comments are doing more harm than good. Letter, 11 Jun 2012KM Hansen, Erina

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Education

Science upgrade at Central Coast Grammar tudents are enjoying learning in a major $3 million upgrade of the science facilities at Central Coast Grammar School, cementing the school’s reputation for premier facilities in the region.

An extension to the existing science block has added two new laboratories and three general learning areas. The five original laboratories have been refurbished to the highest standard, matching the quality of the new building. All the laboratories include wireless access, interactive smart boards and flexible seating that can be configured to suit the needs of the students and the teacher. Glass splashbacks around the work benches

allow students to record their results as their experiments are progressing or can be used by the teacher to direct the focus of students. Enhanced preparation and staff rooms plus a new lift and ramps add the finishing touches. In line with the school’s environmental credentials, the science building development has been designed to achieve a four star Green Star Education Design rating from the Green Building Council of Australia, representing best practice in environmental

design. To achieve this, the project team worked with the GBCA throughout the process. All laboratories enjoy extensive natural light and include features that are energy efficient and environmentally sustainable, modelling the principles students are learning about in courses like HSC Earth and Environmental Science offered at the school. Local builder, North Construction, was awarded both the extension and refurbishment work.

Headmaster Mr Bill Low said: “The new Science facility is part of our 30 year master plan for the continuous development of inspirational learning spaces that motivate students and staff alike.” “In the past three years we have added a new library and lecture theatre, a multipurpose sports field and new ovals. “The school is now proceeding to establish new facilities for the performing arts and intends to lodge a DA in the near future.” Media Release, 1 Jun 2012 Christine Hodgkinson, CCGS Georgia Comans in the upgraded science building

Petition brought to council petition with four signatures has been received by Gosford Council from petitioners opposing the proposed Mangrove Mountain Agricultural High School on Wiseman Ferry Rd.

The petitioners state that the development had the potential to destroy the character and disrupt the tranquillity of a rural area, the local horticultural industry used chemicals and sprays daily which may generate irratational complaints, Kariong Mountains High School, which opened in

February 2010, is still not at capacity and the security of property including stock, products and assets would be at risk as well as the issue of safety. They also stated that the proposed development would result in unacceptable implications in terms of traffic management, traffic

flow and road safety, there were concerns for the water catchment of the area, there would be implications in the event of an emergency such as a fire and there was the potential for noise pollution. Gosford Council Agenda P.24, 5 Jun 2012

St Philips at YIPA t Philips Christian College students represented their school this year at the Youth in Performing Arts concert recently with eight performances.

“Our Vocal Performance group sang two brilliant songs with the help of some of our senior musicians in the band,” said music teacher Ms Jones.

The Senior School Ensemble performed at two concerts with a quirky rendition of a Coldplay song featuring mandolin and banjo.

Other soloists included Amelia Gribble, Annastasia Milwain, and Olivia Schutte. Newsletter, 8Jun 2012 Michelle Kelly, St Philips Christian College

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Health

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Four Gosford residents recognised on Queen’s Honour List our residents from the Gosford community have been recognised on the Queen’s Honour List on the long weekend of June 9 to 11.

Mrs Jane Fraser of Saratoga, Mrs Avril Parry of Green Point,

Mrs Elizabeth Frost of Wamberal and Mr Graham McGuinness of Terrigal

were among the 540 recipients announced by the Governor-General

Saratoga resident honoured

Ms Quentin Bryce at a ceremony held on Monday, June 11, at Government House. Areas of contribution recognised include

disability and youth support, service to the health and pharmaceutical sector and medical administration to the Central Coast community.

Email, 13 Jun 2012 Adrian Bey, Government House

Wamberal resident receives OAM

rs Jane Fraser of Saratoga received a Member of the Order medal (AM) for her service of advocating for human rights and policy implementation for people with disabilities on the Central Coast.

Mrs Fraser has previously held roles as an executive officer for the group, Action for Citizens with Disabilities, and is a founding board member and advocate for the Intellectual Disability Rights Service and a chairperson for the Institute for Family Advocacy and Leadership Development. “I’m absolutely thrilled to receive the award, I’m very honoured,” Mrs Fraser said. “I was nominated by Jim Simpson, a man I’ve known

for many, many years in my advocacy roles. “I have been working in the advocacy movement, where we have fought very hard to get people with disabilities to be able to live within their communities comfortably with adequate funding from the government. “I’ve worked to get many different acts passed in the government, such as the Disability Services Act,” she said.

Still active in her advocacy, Mrs Fraser stated “I want to encourage people to support the pending Disability Insurance Scheme, which the government is keen on passing.” “It’s very important, as it gives people living with a disability a chance for sufficient funding to help them live.” Elyse Gunner, 13 Jun 2012 Interviewee: Jane Fraser, Saratoga

rs Elizabeth Frost of Wamberal has received an OAM honour for her service to the pharmaceutical sector through a variety of roles within the Central Coast community, both professional and voluntary.

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achievement, coining himself “a proud husband”. “We worked together for over 40 years,” he said. “We opened the first of two pharmacies in Wamberal in 1968, which we later sold in 2000. “Together, we raised three children while sharing professional responsibilities in the pharmacies. “After four years of further study, she was made a Fellow of the Australian College of Pharmacy Practice in 1992. “In 1996, after a number of years contributing to the work of the Pharmacy Board of NSW as a Graduate Reviewer, she stood for election to the board and became the first ever female president. “She was appointed as an APEC (Australian

Pharmacy Examining Council) Representative for NSW in 2000 which involved mentoring and advising overseas trained pharmacists seeking to become registered in Australia. “She’s retired now, but still does work with the NSW Pharmacy Council in the recruitment process for pharmacy graduates. “The OAM nomination came from colleagues on the Australian Pharmacy Council, as well as other professionals who supplied a reference. “She’s extremely honoured and I’m very proud,” he said. Elyse Gunner, 13 Jun 2012 Interviewee: Barry Frost, Wamberal

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OAM given to Terrigal resident

Health

OAM for Avril Parry

r Graham McGuinness of Terrigal has received an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) honour for his contribution to years of medical administration and youth services on the Central

M Coast.

Mr McGuinness has held previous roles such as the Central Coast Area Health Service chief executive officer, Central Coast Community Care Association chairman = and most recently, Central Coast Hospice Palliative Care Foundation director. “I’ve been in the hospital industry for over 50 years,” said Mr McGuiness. “I was CEO of Brisbane Water and North Gosford private hospitals, as well as on the state council for the

Australian College of Health Services for about 10 years. “I’ve spent the best part of 75 years on a number of local community boards, as well as having spent the past eight years as a mentor for Plan-it-Youth at Erina High School, which I still do every Thursday.” “I was nominated by about eight different people representing different areas and sectors of my career. “I believe a number of local doctors were responsible.

“It’s all very nice. “You feel a bit embarrassed about the fuss at first, but it’s nice to be recognised by my peers,” he said. Modest about his achievement, Mr McGuinness commented “It’s not hard work if you enjoy it.” Elyse Gunner, 13 Jun 2012 Interviewee: Graham McGuinness, Terrigal

rs Avril Parry of Green Point has received an OAM honour for her contribution to helping those living with disabilities as co-director and organiser of “Wheelchairs Rule OK ON” adult camps for over 18 years on the Central Coast.

Grief seminar free seminar to assist with losing a loved one will be held on Tuesday, June 19, at Greenway Chapel and memorial gardens from 10am to 2pm.

The seminar will be presented by Creightons Funeral Service and will provide information and resources for families and friends who may have experienced or are

Central Coast dam levels entral Coast total dam storage was 47.4 per cent the week ending Tuesday, June 12.

This storage was up on the previous week and more than the 32.4 per cent storage this time last year. The last time total dam storage was at this level was in September 2001. The Mardi-Mangrove Link transferred 435ML to Mangrove Creek Dam in that week, with the Dam’s storage reaching 45.6 per cent. The last time Mangrove Creek Dam was at this level was in November 1997. Permanent Water Wise Rules apply on the Central Coast. Media Release, 12 Jun 2012 Megan Low, Gosford Council

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. 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.

Mrs Parry, who was born with cerebral palsy, is a full time carer of her husband who also suffers from the condition. Modest about her achievement, Mrs Parry said: “I’m very honoured, there are a lot of other people who deserve it more

than me.” “My main work is with people who have disabilities and putting on camps for them to enjoy themselves,” Mrs Parry said. “I was nominated by a friend of mine who I was directing camps with for eight years.

“I had been there for 23 years, eight of them with him. “I’m very humbled and privileged to be recognised,” she said. Elyse Gunner, 13 Jun 2012 Interviewee: Avril Parry, Green Point

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Finance Feature

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CEOs, board members, treasurers and financial administrators have turned to Community Compass for guidance in preparing and reading financial reports and becoming current with the latest reporting and auditing requirements of the Office of Fair Trading, funding agreements and stakeholders. Community Compass

supports services from a holistic business model, with the development of several projects to support non-profit organisations to achieve excellence in financial management. Community Compass Inc is a non-profit organisation, receiving funds from the Department of Family and Community Services through

Community Builders Funds. A number of services, workshops and forums are currently in place and others are planned for the near future to further assist non proﬁt organisations. These include: Training-Non-Profit Financial Management 5 (NPFM5) - a series of ﬁve one-day, affordable and

practical workshops designed for board members, CEOs, treasurers and financial administrators of non-profit organisations covering the full range of topics enabling non-profit leaders to make informed decisions about their organisation's service; M e n t o r i n g - Tr e a s u r e r s and Financial Administrators Forum - to support treasurers and financial administrators of non-profits in building their knowledge and create a place for participants to find answers to those critical questions regarding nonprofit financial reporting and

accountability; Consulting-UNLink builds the capacity of boards and their organisations through linking third year university students with the treasurer of non-proﬁts and supporting them in their role. This project creates the space for students to develop an understanding of community based services and the non proﬁt structure, and enables technical skills to be applied to real life situations under the guidance and mentoring of a team leader at Community Compass Inc.; and, Servicing-Community

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Beware of attractive low interest rate offers

ecently a new referral client to Bridgecoast Finance was quoted a car ﬁnance package by the car dealer.

The client was a professional person with an ABN. Had dealer finance been taken out that person may have ended up paying more than they would ever know, according to Bridgecoast managing director Mr Laurie O’Brien. Dealer finance is primarily offered to maximise their earnings in addition to what they make on the sale of the car. “While they may appear to quote less payments per month you should make sure what finance documents you

are signing,” said Mr O’Brien. “Of course most dealerships are honest when it comes to in-house finance however, time and time again, we get clients telling us that they have been quoted a certain interest rate on an unregulated loan but when I run it through my Hewlett Packard 12C financial calculator, it is in most instances up to 2-3 per cent more than what’s been quoted. “Many of you will also see widely advertised car finance as low as 1.9 per cent per annum for new vehicles. “How does this work when

the cash rate is 3.5 per cent? “The answer is that you have to read the fine print that those businesses advertising these rates, by law, are obliged to publish. “WARNING: you may need a magnifying glass to read the fine print, but that’s why it’s called fine print. Often, the borrowing amount is a whole lot more than what the car costs if you were a cash buyer or financing elsewhere. “As an example, a new small car might be advertised as $22,000 drive away, but if you take out the low interest

rate of say 1.90 per cent per annum, the amount borrowed for the car can be up to $30,000. “This is also published in the fine print. “At Bridgecoast, we have, time and time again, calculated our delivery rate of 6.49 per cent per annum for new cars on the recommended retail price and it is still a whole lot cheaper than say 1.90 per cent per annum, sometimes up to $115 per month cheaper. “Before you sign anything, check with us first for everything you need to know about motor vehicle finance, especially the difference between consumer finance,

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Finance Feature

Pitfalls to be aware off when switching mortgages

ith the ofﬁcial interest rate lowered in two consecutive months, thousands of borrowers are likely to reassess the terms of their loans and consider switching ﬁnancial institutions.

“But beware the hidden costs of switching, even with the recent reduction in mortgage exit fees”, said a leading national property investment group, The Investors Club. The Investors Club Loans Mortgage Professional, Mr Wayne Dufﬁn has sold more than 17,000 properties to more than 9700 investors since it was established. He said some ﬁnancial institutions still have hidden charges and fees in place to discourage switching. “With the May 2012 interest rate drop, the top four banks chose not pass on interest rates savings in full to their customers, creating what seemed like the perfect opportunity to look for a better home loan deal. “The situation is now even more volatile with June’s rate cut as well and some banks’ again not having passed it on in full “With lenders adjusting rates independent of the Reserve Bank (RBA), what looks like a good deal today may not be tomorrow,” continued Wayne.

However Wayne said it was still best to renegotiate with your current lender if you’re only switching for a more competitive interest rate. “You might ﬁnd there is no need to switch, as many lenders are open to negotiation and, once adjusted, your rate is competitive.” For those concerned about the long-term and who may not be in a position to negotiate, Wayne shared seven key areas where hidden fees or additional costs are likely. “Assess the terms of your loan before making the decision to switch. “While there can be substantial savings on offer, you need to be aware of the costs,” he said. The Investors Club revealed the seven hidden costs of switching mortgages: Lenders Mortgage Insurance: When switching ﬁnancial institutions, a new lender may require a new property valuation. If your new valuation is lower than planned, you may be required to pay mortgage

insurance. To sidestep this situation, your new property valuation must be higher than 80 per cent of the loan amount. If not, you could potentially be adding two per cent to the cost of your loan. Ask your broker for an upfront valuation before proceeding with your refinancing application to check that your current valuation is on track. Deferred Establishment (Exit) Fees: Although from 1 July 2011, deferred establishment or exit fees are no longer applied to new loans, non-banks can still charge them on older products for the first five years of the loan. Make sure you check your loan documents or call your lender to confirm if fees are payable. The amount payable varies according to the total loan amount and how long you have held the loan. Mortgage Discharge Fees: Don’t confuse these with exit fees. Check your loan agreement

to see if your lender charges a discharge fee. This could be up to $500. With government charges, expect to pay around $1000 in total. Although they are not as willing as a few months ago to negotiate fees, it’s still worth talking to your lender to look for cost reductions when discharging your mortgage. Break Costs on Fixed Rate Loans: When you break a fixed-term loan, your financial institution will charge you for not fulfilling the agreed terms. The amount you pay will vary according to the interest rate your fixed loan was secured under, the current interest rate and the duration of your loan. Charges can often run in the thousands if poorly managed. Direct Debits: One of the biggest difficulties in switching lenders is managing direct debits. If not done well, you could be hit for “over the limit” and cheque dishonour fees. It’s also often time consuming to not only change your main account and mortgage, but also update details with other institutions that access your accounts for

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Micro brewery application approved

Parliment petitioned over Old Sydney Town hat started as a Facebook group called “Bring Back Old Sydney Town” has recently resulted in the formation of a not for profit organisation, a committee and the launch of a parliamentary petition.

The group has its first general meeting coming up at 7pm on Tuesday, June 19, at Gosford Senior Citizens Club. The meeting is for members only and people can join the official push to bring back Old Sydney Town on the evening for a cost of $5 at the door for a yearly membership. Group spokesperson Mr Jake Cassar said: “The support for bringing back Old Sydney Town has been phenomenal and it keeps growing.” “Recently we won the support of actor and singer Jon English who is currently taking our parliamentary petition to all his shows and asking the audience to sign them.

“Our group has gained the interest from many local politicians and Government bureaucrats who have been very forthcoming with advice and support for the idea. “Our plan now is to come with a draft model of the new Old Sydney Town based on some of the great ideas that have come from members of the community. “We are also working on a business plan and are seeking support and advice from various channels to make this happen. “Like most campaigns, it takes a small group of very committed people to get things started and then we must do our best to get everyone else behind it. “That is certainly starting

to happen here and I have full faith that the Central Coast community have the passion to make it happen. “Our group has had our fair share of criticism from various people, especially in the start and they have a right to their opinion, but we feel so strongly about this, that we are going to give it our best shot. “If we can bring back Old Sydney Town, all our efforts would be well worth it. “We will soon have a website and are also planning various events for the near future, including an Old Sydney Town themed ball and an outdoor spring muster,” said Mr Cassar. Media Release, 7 Jun 2012 Jake Cassar, West Gosford

osford Council has approved a development application for a restaurant and micro brewery at 4/5 Chiltern Rd, Erina.

The restaurant will open two nights per week on Fridays and Saturdays and will include a commercial kitchen and seating for a maximum of 50 patrons. The applicant has advised that the menu will be created to match foods with specific beers which are produced on-site. The brewery will operate seven days a week, from 10am to 6pm

on Monday to Thursday, 10am to 10pm on Fridays and Saturdays and 10am to 5pm on Sundays. A total of 120 public submissions were received in relation to the application with 103 in support and 17 opposed. Issues raised included parking and traffic, social issues associated witch alcohol consumption, an unsuitable area, fumes, pollution and waste,

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odour, noise, impact of lighting from patrons leaving the site and a loss of privacy, among other things. According to Council, the matters raised in the objections were considered in the assessment of the application and, where appropriate, were addressed by way of conditions or amendments to the proposal. The remaining issues did not warrant refusal of the application. Gosford Council Agenda ENV.45, 5 Jun 2012

Delegation lays the foundation for tourism recent delegation to Gosford’s Sister Cities has laid the foundations for tourism, investment and educational opportunities that will assist in the rejuvenation of Gosford City as the regional capital of the Central Coast.

The delegation, consisting of Gosford mayor Cr Laurie Maher, Gosford Council general manager Mr Peter Wilson and Crs Chris Burke, Jim Macfadyen and Jeff Strickson visited

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Gosford’s sister cities of Edogawa, Japan and Nitra, Slovakia as well as our Friendship City of Jinhua, China. Every Councillor that was part of the delegation covered their own travel expenses and the entire delegation gave of their personal free time to promote Gosford in the international arena. Mayor of Gosford Cr Laurie Maher said that the visit was a perfect opportunity to utilise Gosford’s Sister City relationships to promote investment in Gosford. “The delegation was successful in opening up opportunities for investment and joint ventures with our Sister Cities, with delegates

meeting with Tourism Officials in all three cities,” said Cr Maher. “This visit also enabled us to present the details of the Gosford Challenge and The Landing opportunities to officials in Jinhua, as well as doing radio promotions for Gosford throughout Japan, China and Slovakia. “In addition to strengthening our cultural ties across the globe, this visit was successful in positioning Gosford City as a prime investment and business destination in overseas markets and can only enhance the continuing growth and revitalisation of our region,” Cr Maher said. Media Release, 6 Jun 2012 Gosford Council Media

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French-themed film night, promoting harmony and diversity, was held at The Hub, Erina Fair, on Friday, June 8.

Hosted by Gosford Council Youth Services and the Northern Settlement Servicesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Central Coast Multicultural Family Support Program, the event followed on from the successful Film Global nights held over the past few years that celebrated a different culture each month. This month featured the French film Apres Vous with French appetisers served before the film. Apres Vous is a romantic comedy about an encounter with a stranger,

a random act of kindness and the drama that unfolds as a result. Antoine (played by Cesar Award nominated actor, Daniel Auteuil) is the manager of a busy restaurant who stumbles across Louis, a heartbroken and suicidal man, in a park. Feeling sorry for him, Antoine takes responsibility for getting Louis back on his feet but ends up being the one in need of help when his own life begins to fall apart. Apres Vous is a French

film loverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s delight, combining a careful balance of comedy and pathos with stunning French scenery and cuisine. The film nights are designed to showcase the cultural diversity on the Central Coast and to encourage people to become more involved in their community. Media Release, 6 Jun 2012 Gosford Council Media

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osford Business Improvement District (GBID) has formed a partnership with Job Centre Australia to help clean up Gosford, following the success of the Vacant Shops Program last year.

he Central Coast LoudFest Performing Arts Festival will be hosted on Sunday, July 29, by Valley View Public School at Wyoming and will feature school aged children performing in five different performing arts genres.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Valley View Public School is the only local primary school that includes a performing arts module as part of the general school curriculum,â&#x20AC;? said event organiser Ms Deborah Lowndes. Selected children in Years 5 and 6, who are successful in their entry audition, can elect to learn dance, drama or vocals and, utilising their acquired skills and knowledge, perform at many local

events throughout the year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;LoudFest is set to be a day jammed full of activities, from buskers to street performers, creative arts stalls, to entertainment and music. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Throughout the day, visitors can choose to see plays or check-out up and coming local bands, hear the talented vocalists and listen to the beautiful sounds of the concert bands, or they can simply indulge in the food and

beverages and creative treasures from the many stalls on the day,â&#x20AC;? said Ms Lowndes. The event will also play host to the LoudFest Performing Arts Competition that invites children who are in Years 3 to 12 to enter a performance in a category of their choice. Media release, 5 Jun 2012 Deborah Lowndes, Gonedot.e Group.

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commencing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Gosford Clean Up Project is supported by ACS, Integrated Service Provider who is assisting with equipment as needed,â&#x20AC;? he said. Job Centre Australia representative Mr Paul Stanton said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are absolutely delighted to have the opportunity to work with GBID.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a chance to showcase Dekeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s skills and provide a real opportunity for him to enter full time employment. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is absolutely wonderful to have this level of support to make a real difference to the streets of Gosford. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Within the first month, Deke cleaned up car parks,

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Roots and Blues session

Elvis festival festival commemorating the late Elvis Presley will be held at the Kincumber Hotel from Thursday, June 28, to Sunday, July 1, and will feature free performances from a number of Elvis impersonators as well as a “show and shine” car show.

“A highlight of the festival will be a performance by Australia’s number one Elvis tribute act, Damien Mullin from Melbourne,” said event organiser Mr Sheldon Kidd. “Mr Mullin recently claimed the Ultimate Elvis crown and will head to the USA to represent Australia at Gracelands, competing against 35 Elvis acts from around the world. “The Ultimate Elvis competition is the only event of its type and is sanctioned by the Presley family,” Mr Kidd said. “The Elvis Forever show, featuring Mr Mullin, is a two hour musical journey and a fantastic portrayal of Elvis, with Mullin wearing the

he BluesAngles Acoustic Roots and Blues (BARBS) band sat as the house band for a BARBS session, featuring guests Johnny Devilseed and The Birdman, on Sunday, June 17, at Kantara House, Green Point.

jumpsuits, singing with the big voice and confidently oozing the charisma that made Elvis Presley such a worldwide phenomenon.” A Show and Shine car show will be held on Sunday, July 1, from 10am to 2pm. It is expected that over 80 cars will be on display on the day. Several Central Coast classic car and hot rod clubs will be taking part, and will compete for a $500 cash prize in various categories, including best car and public choice.

Other guest artists who performed on the afternoon included Swingshot, Topcat, Usual Suspects, Nasty Cloud Delta Blues, Benny and Rubes, Jojo, Michael Kucera and Rachel and Pete. “BARBS is the centre for acoustic roots music on the Central Coast; a quality experience for musicians

Journalist to talk in Central Coast Leagues Club

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Mr Bevan hosts the nightly ABC News 24 program, The World, which focuses on International and National news and is a fill-in host for the 7.30 report.

With a desire to use the Japanese language, he studied at university, he moved to Tokyo in 1989 and stayed for 15months. In 1991, he returned

to Australia to become a television reporter. He covered major events such as the East Timor crisis, the Australian Embassy bombing and the

Email, 11 Jun 2012 Tom Flood, BARBS

Historical society wants donations

Email, 8 Jun 2012 Sheldon Kidd, Event Organiser, The Elvis Festival

ournalist and news presenter Mr Scott Bevan will host a talk in conjunction with Friends of the ABC’s Central Coast chapter at the Central Coast Leagues Club on Wednesday, July 18, from 11

and music lovers alike,” said event organiser Mr Tom Flood. “The jam is a place you may find like-minded musos, make friends and team up to play,” he said. “Beginners to professionals, all are welcome.

he Brisbane Water Historical Society (BWHS) is calling on the community to send in unwanted items for the Street Stall to be held in October.

Papua New Guinea and Banda Aceh tsunamis. In 2008, he was appointed the ABC’s Moscow Correspondent. In addition to pursuing journalism, Scott has written two plays and two books.

“After our very successful one in October 2011 we know that the earlier we start collecting items the better,” said president Ms Edith Campbell. “We had a large collection of bric-a-brac, books, CDs,

Media release, 7 Jun 2012 Klaas Woldring, Central Coast FABC

DVDs, plants and so on and we raised quite a bit. “So do some decluttering and give us your unwanted items.” Newsletter, 6 Jun 2012 Edith Campbell, BWHS

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

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

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

Niagara Park Multi Sports Centre Niagara Park Community Centre Niagara Park Library Niagara Park Primary School Niagara Park Shopping Centre Sara Lee Niagara Park Tavern North Gosford Hinterland Real Estate Network Video North Gosford Private Hospital North Gosford Shops

Convenience Store Terrigal Surf Club Hotel Library Bowling Club Crowne Plaza High School Wamberal Country Club

West Gosford Bakery - Manns Rd Point Clare Bazzas Pet Shack Aldi Beacon Lighting Acorn Garden Centre Blockbuster Aubrey Downer Bunning Warehouse Chemist Caltex Service Station Fairhaven Services Chemist Meat Discounter Clearview Glass Liquor Shop Coles Point Clare Community Hall Domain Point Clare Real Estate Drummond Golf Point Clare Shopping Centre Formulae 1 Motel Point Clare Thai Takeaway Golf Club Gosford Carpet Warehouse Saratoga/Yattalunga/ Lisarow Gosford Motor Inn Davistown B.J Howes Metal land Gosford Palms Motor Inn Alloura Waters Village Lisarow High School Gosford Tools Lisarow Plaza Shopping Centre Davistown Bottle Shop Hungry Jacks Davistown RSL Husqvarna Saratoga Shopping Centre/Cafe/ Indoor Sports Centre Narara Newsagent Narara Community Centre KFC Narara Service Station - Parsons Saratoga Community Hall Lin Brothers Saratoga Shell Service Station Rd Master Builders Yattalunga Shopping Centre Narara Valley Nursery McDonalds Narara Valley shops Metro Service Station Springfield Narara Take Away Michel’s Patisserie Ozone Express Narara Home Central Mobil Service Station Springfield Shopping Centre Service Station - Manns Rd/ Newsagent Merinee Rd Red Rooster Tascott Settlers Tavern

Subway Supercheap auto West Gosford Motel West Gosford Tavern Rugby Club Zanziba Cafe Woy Woy Peninsula Leisure Centre Peninsula Community Centre Cempbells Home Hardware Wyoming Adelene Village Aldi BP Service Station Brisbane Water Legacy Nursing Chapmans Fruit Shop Community Centre Fitness Centre Wyoming Grange Hotel Henry Kendall Village Image Motorcycles J&B Noodle Bar KFC Laycock St Theatre McDonalds Our Lady of the Rosary Primary School Recreational Car Accessories Ten Pin Bowling Westpac Bank-City gate Willows Hotel Woolworths Service Station Wyoming Caravan Park Wyoming Medical Centre Wyoming Public School Wyoming Shopping Village Wyoming Shops corner of Maidens Brush Rd and Warrawilla Wyoming Youth Centre

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Avoca Beachside Markets

he next Avoca Beachside Markets will be held on Sunday, June 24, from 9am until 2pm, at Heazlett Park.

The market day will coincide with the Taste of Avoca Festival on the same day and will see the whole of Avoca come alive. Lizottes will once again provide free live music all day at the markets with an

amazing line-up of Taylor and the Makers, Juzzie Smith in a very special market only performance, Chris Byrne and Howling Wolf Gang. Over 90 handmade local artist, craft persons, food, furniture, clothing,

skin care and spice stalls will be available on the day. The Enchanted Circle continues to grow for children of all ages to do arts and crafts all day. Naisda, Central Coast Tourism and Central

Coast Community College Disability Students will be on hand to talk about the services and activities they provide to the community. Email, 13 Jun 2012 Brad and Bianca Cardis, Fixx Events

$440,000 grants for Wamberal and Ourimbah ocal community groups will receive $440,000 funding for two projects aimed at restoring bushland.

The grants form part of an $8 million NSW Government program designed to fix degraded natural bushland including riverbanks, waterways and urban bushland. “Community groups on the Central Coast work hard to protect our local environment and the NSW Government is proud to be able to support them,” said Minister for the Central Coast Mr Chris Hartcher.

“I am pleased to announce today, on World Environment Day [Tuesday, June 5], that Wamberal Lagoon Bushcare will receive $200,000 towards a project to restore vegetation communities at Wamberal Lagoon. “This project will combine a number of weed removal techniques including on the ground work, splatter gun and aerial spraying.

“By removing the weeds and restoring the bush, the project will benefit the Lagoon’s fauna and flora which includes an endangered ecological community. “This project will build on the valuable work undertaken by community volunteers, National Parks and Wildlife Service staff and contractors in the restoration of this important and popular

The Gosford Diary

area.” Member for The Entrance Mr Chris Spence welcomed $240,000 in funding for a project aimed at restoring bushland in Ourimbah Creek. “It’s fantastic news that Palm Grove Ourimbah Creek Landcare has been successful in securing $240,000 to rehabilitate an endangered rainforest ecosystem and wetland on the floodplain of Ourimbah Creek,” Mr Spence said.

“This project will improve native biodiversity and reduce sediment and nutrient flow to Tuggerah Lake. “It will also provide improved habitat for 350 recorded species of native plants and animals including several species listed as vulnerable, as well as the survival of locally threatened rainforest trees including white beech, yellow ash and strangler fig.”

The projects on the Central Coast are among 33 across the State to share in $8 million under the Community Bush Regeneration Large Project grants, part of the Environmental Restoration and Rehabilitation program administered by the NSW Environmental Trust. Media Release, 5 Jun 2012 Caroline Hutcherson, Office of Chris Hartcher MP

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Cancer Support and Information Society meeting, Arts and Crafts building henry Kendall Village, Wyoming, 7pm The Storybook Challenge launch, Point Clare Public School, 11:30am

5 Lands Art exhibition, Erina Fair

Tuesday June 19 Loss-Help and Hope seminar, Greenway Chapen and Memorial Gardens, Green Point, free Australian Conservation Foundation meeting, Gosford Senior Citizens Centre, 7pm

Friday June 22 Arcade, Uniting Church Hall, Gosford Staged Play reading, Uniting Church Hall, Gosford, 7:30pm, free

Saturday June 23 Looking Through A Glass Onion, Laycock St Theatre 5 Lands Walk, 7am

Sunday June 24 Central Coast Jazz League Concert, Central Coast Leagues Club, 2 Avoca Markets, Heazlett Park, 9am-2pm

Wednesday July 18 Trail

Tuesday June 26 Certificate II in Skills for Work and Training information and application session, 1pm, Gosford TAFE

Wednesday June 27 Gosford Bush poets, Gosford Hotel, 7pm Me and My Shadow, Laycock St Theatre

Friends of the ABC guest speaker Scott Bevan, Central Coast Leagues Club, 11am

Sunday July 29 Central Coast Loud Fest Performing Festival, Wyoming

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Thursday July 5 Gosford Hospital Auxiliary stall, 9am-2pm

Saturday July 7 Electric Blues Jam, Central Coast Hotel, 2-5pm

Wednesday July 11 Central Coast Gang Show, Laycock St Community Theatre

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Not for Profit Organisations Directory • Support Groups • Friendship Groups Point Clare Arts & • Music and Movement for Crafts under 5 Wed - Adult Art Class • Rooms for hire Approaches to Visual Arts, 4363 1044 supported by History of Art, to develop your own Computer Groups style AACC Computer Wed & Frid - Adults Club Inc. Bunka Embroid, Cards, www.aacc.asn.au Crotchet, Cross Stitch or Help with all Computing bring your own $3/session problems, Program demos Point Clare Community + Q&A sessions Hall 2nd Wed Windows, 7 10am - 12noon 10pm 4325 5007 Narara Valley High School

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Prostate Cancer Foundation of Aust. Central Coast Group Meetings last Fri Terrigal Uniting Church Hall - Terrigal Drive, Terrigal - 9.30am to 12 noon 4376 9600

Meetings are entertaining and educational with an enthusiastic and supportive membership. 1st and 3rd Sats Avoca Beach Bowling Club 11am. 4341 6843

History Groups

Gosford City Toastmasters Providing a supportive and positive learning environment to enable individuals to develop oral communication and leadership skills. 2nd & 4th Thurs, Gosford Bowling Club 4340 1929 emcloon@bigpond.net.au

Brisbane Water Historical Society) • Coach tours • School educational tours • Annual Street Stalls • Participation in History Heritage Week Celebration Margaret Pearce Fountains Road, Narara 4325 2270 3rdWed,Linux9.30am12.30pm @ East Gosford Fellowship of First Progress Hall Fleeters Central 4th Thur, Social + Coast For anyone Windows 12.15 – 3.15pm @ East Gosford Progress interested in early history Hall - Cnr Webb Rd & or early family histories. You don’t need to be a Henry Parry Drive First Fleeter to attend. E:secretary@aacc.asn.au Wyong RSL Club 2nd Sat 4362 1918 or 4324 10:30am 4323 1849 2740

Central Coast Art Society Bringing together artists and interested people for lectures, demonstrations and discussion. Weekly paint-outs each Tuesday - Call 4349 5860 for locations Workshops - 4363 1820 - 9.30am - 12.30pm 1st and 3rd Wed and Social Meetings 1.30pm 4th Seniors Computer Wed at Gosford City Club Central Coast Arts Centre. Demo by Inc. Guest artist E: publicity@ Classes for Beginners artcentralcoast.asn.au held Mon Tues. Also 4325 1420 classes Mon - Fri for most Community Groups programs - see website. All classes are 10am - 12md Rotary Club of or 1 - 3pm Kincumber & Kariong/Somersby District Neighbourhood This international service Centre. club exists to improve lives PC and Mac meetings held of communities in Australia at Avoca Beach Bowling and other countries. Join Club 1st Mon with a Guest us for fun-ﬁlled activities, Speaker fellowship and friendship at 4369 2530 breakfast at Phillip House, 21 Old Mount Penang Rd Health Groups (opp Shell) - Fri 7:15am Asbestos Diseases 4340 4529 Found. of Aust. kersuebay@philliphouse. Central Coast Asbestos com.au Diseases Support Wyoming Community Centre Local community cente that provides a wide range of programs and activities incl. Tai Chi, Yoga, Zumba, Blokes Breakfast’s, Community Markets, Out of School Hours Care, Play Groups . 4323 7483 manager@wyomingcc. org.au Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre • Personal development • Community Garden • Counselling • Meditation

(CCADS) The diagnosis of an asbestos disease can be devastating. We provide information, advocacy and knowledge that you are not alone, a safe environment for expressing fears, a positive atmosphere and humour. Ourimbah RSL 4th Wed 4344 4489 Meals on Wheels Delivered meals and flexible food options for people with a functional disability 4382 9401

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Probus Clubs

Probus Club of Avoca Come along and hear interesting guest speakers, make new friends and join us in our social activities. 10am 3rd Mon Avoca Beach Bowling Club Central Coast Family 4368 6157 4384 3741 History Society Inc. All the resources, Probus Club Erina information and advice Invites retirees and visitors needed to study your to enjoy the fellowship and family’s history are friendship of our club. available through the 10:30am 2nd Tues Tarragal Society at 8 Russell Glen Country Club, 110 Drysdale St, East Gosford. Karalta Rd, Erina or www.centralcoastfhs. 4360 1441 org.au Meet 1st Sat 1pm Lions Probus Club Nth Community Hall E Gosford Gosford 4324 5164 For retirees who seek companionship and Music intellectual stimulus, fun Central Coast and fellowship through Concert Band outings. 4th Tues Central Every Tues 7:15 - 9:30pm Coast Leagues Club 10am Community playouts with 4324 2493 4365 4208 four concerts a year at Laycock St Theatre. Terrigal Ladies 0407 894 560 Probus Club or 0411 272 640 For retired ladies seeking companionship & to Soundwaves listen to interesting guest Men’s acapella 4 part speakers and participate harmony chorus - for all in social activities. Rotary ages, all welcome Hall, Duffy’s Rd Terrigal 7:00pm Mon Central 1st Mon 1.30pm Coast Leagues Club 4385 3395 0405 030 945 randtbale@bigpond.com Probus Club West Gosford Public Speaking For retired or semi Coastal retired people to enjoy Communicators friendships, lunches, Toastmasters Club outings & trips. Helps you develop 2nd Thur Narara confidence by improving Community Centre, 2 your speaking skills - make Pandala Rd Narara 10am fun and encouragement 4362 7227 a part of the learning.

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Women’s Groups

Central Coast Amateur Radio Club Do you wish to join the world wide hobby of Amatuer Radio? 1st & 3rd Fri Dandaloo St, Kariong 11am to 4pm ccarc@ccarc.

Girl Guides The largest female organisation in the World. Women 18 + needed for leadership & admin roles. Make a contribution to the young women of org.au tomorrow, share your skills 4340 2500 and make new friends. No previous experience Australasian Native required, full training Orchid Society available. Dedicated to the cultivation 4328 3247 and conservation oof Aust Native Orchids. 2nd Gosford RSL Wed, Narara Community Ladies Indoor Bowls Centre, 2 Pandala Rd Wanted Women to join Narara - 8pm our social indoor bowls 4340 5157 Frid 10am - 2pm RSL Club 4344 5812 Central Coast 0412 773 441 Handweavers, Spinners and Textile Gosford RSLSubArts Guild Branch Spinning and weaving, Women’s Auxiliary patchwork and quilting For women over 18 years. felting and other fibre and We raise money for the fabric crafts - Workshops welfare of veterans and and Community quiting their families. RSL Club bees - Day and Night West Gosford 4th Mon Groups 2pm 4325 4743 4323 7336 www.centralcoasthsguild. org.au Inner Wheel Club of Gosford North Central Coast Women making a difference Campus Friends Inc with friendship, personal Promotes post school service and international learning to improve life understanding. Social for individuals and the activities combined with Central Coast community: fund raising for local, Advocacy, Dinners, national and international Discussions, Speakers, projects. 2nd Wed 7pm Awards, Newsletters and Phillip House Kariong Special Projects gosfordnorthiw@live.com. 4324 0023 au 4324 7176 Gosford Business Improvement District Soroptimist GBID aims to make International Gosford a safer, cleaner, SI is a dynamic organisation commercially vibrant, for professional and attractive regional city business women, through through regular festivals advocacy, awareness and and events, mthly action. 2nd Thur 6:45pm markets, beautification - Breakers Country Club, and business retention Dover Rd Wamberal projects. sibrisbanewater@siswp. Markets held 2nd Sat org & seasonal events 4367 6331 throughout the year. 200 Mann St Gosford Kincumber View 4322 7726 Club info@gosford.com.au For ladies looking for a place to make friends. Indoor Bowls Mixed 4th Tues Davistown RSL Social Club 11am Interesting Central Coast Leagues speakers & a delicious Club - 5 sessions weekly lunch, bus trips, movie 4363 2360 43686811 days, luncheons and home functions. 4382 4139

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Out & About

New play at Laycock laytime is coming to Laycock St Community Theatre on Wednesday, June 27, and Thursday, June 28, with the awardwinning children’s show Me and My Shadow.

The Patch Theatre Company’s Me and My Shadow is a production about a girl discovering her shadow and the journey they take together to become friends. Designed especially for four to eight year olds, the show’s delightful storytelling, beautiful stage pictures, quirky performances, magic and illusion combine to ignite and expand children’s imaginations. Community Services and Organisational Development acting manager Mr Alan Flores said that Me and My

Shadow was a highly acclaimed production about childhood friendship that inspires creativity in young audiences. “Me and My Shadow is a visual spectacular that draws on the limitless storytelling possibilities that can be found using the most simple objects,” said Mr Flores. “We are very proud to be presenting Me and My Shadow which is part of our Children’s Program designed to introduce younger audiences to the theatre. “Theatre is a wonderful

way of exploring a diversity of educational themes and this production is accompanied by a free teachers’ resource kit to further stimulate discussion and study back in the classroom. “Young and young at heart will be delighted by this unique production that has been praised by critics as one of the best works of children’s theatre in a long time,” said Mr Flores. Media Release, 12 Jun 2012 Gosford Council Media

Youth Orchestra concert

he Central Coast Conservatorium held a concert in Gosford High School Auditorium on Friday, June 15, for its Youth Orchestra as part of its Student Performance Calendar.

The 2012 Mid Year Concert included student soloists from the Conservatorium Vocal Department, along with the world premiere of Certificate IV student Laura Chegwidden’s composition entitled “Rhythm”. Ms Chegwidden, 16, studies Music Composition and Musicianship at the Conservatorium, as well as receiving tuition in cello from Adrian Bell. She also belongs to a number of ensembles at the Conservatorium

including the Central Coast Conservatorium Youth Orchestra (CCCYO), the Jazz Ensemble and Saturday Morning String ensembles. The full CCCYO features 16 violins, three violas, five cellos, one double bass, three flutes, three oboes, two clarinets, two bassoons, two horns, three trumpets, one trombone and one percussion player. Later in the year CCCYO will participate in a fully staged production of Peter and the Wolf at Laycock St Theatre.

The project will involve dancers from Patti Gleeson’s Central Dance Company in a fusion of the performing arts. Acting Director Frank Cubirka had this to say about the midyear concert program: “It would have been so nice to have a concert hall for our larger ensembles to perform in.” “The Central Coast Conservatorium Youth Orchestra in particular has such a high level of performance, it’s a pity the only space available is a school hall. “The whole point of

the Student Performance Calendar is to give our top students the experience of performing in a proper performance space. “The Youth Orchestra concert in particular could attract a much bigger crowd and give the students a much better experience if only we had a venue that could properly accommodate them.” The CCCYO began in the mid 1990s. Since then the Orchestra has evolved into an ensemble of over 40 players which now performs a number of concerts throughout the year. The mid-year and end-

of-year concerts also feature solo performances by Conservatorium students. The CCCYO has a broad repertoire including extended master works from the traditional canon to recently composed music, including film scores and compositions by student composers of the Conservatorium. In recent years the CCCYO has been involved in workshops given by musicians from the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra and Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. Last year the Youth Orchestra participated

in a workshop delivered by renowned Australian conductor and music educator Richard Gill, who is currently music director with The Victorian Opera and patron of the Central Coast Conservatorium. “Such workshops are instrumental in the further development of the CCCYO and serve to enhance the C o n s e r v a t o r i u m ’s reputation as an institution of excellence in music education,” said Central Coast Conservatorium operations coordinator Ms Lisa Kelly. Media Release, 1 Jun 2012 Lisa Kelly, Central Coast Conservatorium of Music

Five Lands Walk expects 9000 participants he Five Lands Walk is a community-based cultural, physical and spiritual event which aims to connect five beachside communities, the local Aboriginal community and local ethnic communities.

The Five Lands Walk will be held on Saturday, June 23, and will cover MacMasters Beach, Copacabana, Avoca, North Avoca and Terrigal. Organisers said last year’s walk was a huge success, with over 1200 people registered to walk and an estimated 2500 actually walking the Five Lands Walk. Organisers said they expected over 9000 to attend at least one part of the walk. The organising committee conducted a survey of last

year’s participants, and plans underway took many of those suggestions into account. Each Land is now planning its own individual events, with the participation of the Aboriginal community and a wide range of ethnic and other community groups from the Central Coast. The 5 Lands Walk has been recognised by Central Coast Tourism as a “Flagship Event” on the Coast and Tourism NSW has provided a grant to assist in the promotion of

the event in Sydney. The 5 Lands Walk is not a race, nor an extreme bushwalk, it’s a journey through and with the communities of the Central Coast, experiencing the diverse cultural offerings of the communities and the landscape in which they dwell. The intention of the Walk is to help build a sense of belonging and connectedness in the communities that participate. One of the mandates of Fusion Arts is to support

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n event was held at the Rhythm Hut in Gosford on Sunday, June 3, with hundreds of community members, local musicians and performers showing their continued support for the amalgamation of the Bambara area at Kariong into the surrounding Brisbane Water National Park.

Campaign spokesperson Mr Jake Cassar said: “The Central Coast is really starting to stand up for our local environment.” “It’s not because peaceful activism is in fashion here on the Central Coast: it’s not. “It’s due to the fact that locals really love this place and want the best for it. “To call ourselves locals and to enjoy the privilege to live here, I believe we must be prepared to fight to protect it. “Peacefully, of course. “We had a great turn out on the day and from all corners of the community. “The African and Egyptian community did African bracelet making with beads for the kids, local artists displayed their landscape paintings of Bambara and the local musicians really stepped up for the cause and put on an incredible show. “We were blessed to have Local Guringai woman Tracey Lee Howie do an official welcome to Country and Tracey was supported by Darkinyung Elder, Aunty Beve Spiers, who also spoke to the crowd about the need for protecting Bambara,” he said. The Bambara area is well known for its rich cultural heritage and large concentration of endangered species including the Powerful Owl and the iconic Koala which was recently listed as a threatened

species. “During the 2010 State election, the then Shadow Minister for the Environment Catherine Cusack made the pre-election promise titled in a press release “Coalition to Secure Bambara Future” but the land is currently on the open market,’ said Mr Cassar. “It seems no-one is getting a fair go here. “Neither the main land owners who are willing to sell to the State Government, or the environmentalists and community members that have been fighting for years to see that Bambara is protected. “If the Government doesn’t move fast and take urgent action here, all could be lost. “I believe Gosford Council and the State Government should take cultural heritage and threatened species much more seriously and ensure that this area is urgently protected before this ends up back in court or Bambara ends up in the hands of another developer.” “Gosford Council and the State Government have had the protection of Bambara on their agenda for decades. “They have the full power to make Bambara National Park and give the landowners a reasonable price and that would be the end of it. “It’s quite confusing and very frustrating that with the

land for sale right now, that the Government are still not taking effective action to avoid any further set-backs. “Last time this went to court, it cost ratepayers around $175, 000 and the failed voluntary acquisition attempt cost the taxpayer in excess of $40, 000, which was payed to the mediator from the State Property Authority. “For this to end up back in court with a further threat to the land and expense to the public, would be obscene. “During Chris Holsteins political campaign in the State election, a promise was made by his party to secure the future of Bambara and still the land is still sitting there with no official protection. “While I do have some faith that Mr Holstein will deliver, I hope he takes action much sooner rather than later, as a lot is a stake here.” Mr Cassar also said that 14 development applications had been lodged over the years and had been rejected each time. “Obviously it was a huge mistake by Gosford Council to zone such culturally and ecologically sensitive land to allow, with their consent, all sorts of developments and I believe it’s up to Gosford Council and the State Government to rectify the situation. “After a failed voluntary acquisition attempt of the lots

by the State Government, I urge Chris Holstein to support the community that elected him and to lobby the State Government to honour their political promise that helped to get him elected and urgently secure the future of this very sensitive area. “At the rally, we launched a parliamentary petition and our brand new website bambara4nationalpark. com, which has plenty of information about the campaign and ways that people can get involved. “We hope to soon get the 10,000 signatures needed to ensure that the issue is finally dealt with on a parliamentary level. “I’m really happy to say that I’m not at all surprised the community came out in force to support the protection of Bambara at our recent community event and what a great day it was.

Excelsior St needs resurfacing G Smo king Dra go n osford Council has received a petition with 30 signatures from residents of Excelsior St, Lisarow, who expressed safety concerns and the urgent need to resurface the street.

Petitioners stated that the corrugation and lack of visibility on the street was dangerous, the loose road base was being washed into natural waterways, during dry periods, dust made it impossible to dry washing, service vehicles could not get to the top of Excelsior St to collect garbage and control of stormwater was inefficient. Petitioners requested the urgent consideration of Council to resurface Excelsior St to ensure safety issues are addressed. Gosford Council Agenda P.23, 5 Jun 2012

“My path with peaceful activism has been a hard one in many ways and I have faced a lot of opposition and many other challenges while fighting for Bambara. “If it wasn’t for so many in the community getting behind this campaign, it certainly wouldn’t be where it is today. “This event gave me

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Chertsey holds Olympathon h e r t s e y Public School students and staff got into the spirit of the Olympic Games when the school hosted its own Olympathon on Thursday, June 7.

“It was great to see the students, many dressed in their adopted country’s colours and entered the ‘arena’ waving flags that they had made in class,” said principal Mr John Anderson. “Students then participated in a fun day of 10 modified Olympic activities.” Newsletter, 12 Jun 2012 John Anderson, Chertsey Public School

Pink Sock Day he Terrigal Sharks Juniors will hold a Pink Sock Day on Saturday, June 23, for the Women in League round.

Players, coaches and trainers will wear the McGrath Foundation pink socks to mark the event. Line markings will also be sprayed pink. “We are promoting this in conjunction with the Terrigal Seniors whose first grade will be playing in pink jumpers on Saturday, June 16, against Erina at Brendan Franklin Oval,” said Terrigal Wamberal Rugby League and Youth Club president Mr Ben Spackman. Media Release, 5 Jun 2012 Ben Spackman, Terrigal Wamberal Rugby League and Youth Club

Netball Gala Day t Philip’s C h r i s t i a n College (SPCC) Gosford students participated in the combined St Philip’s Christian Colleges Netball Gala Day on Tuesday, May 29.

Year 3-12 students from the Gosford, Waratah, and Port Stephens campuses participated in the SPCC Netball Gala Day at Adcock Park and the Gosford campus. In the first combined campus netball gala day, SSPC Gosford campus’ open girls team came second place and the year

9-10 team placed third. SPCC Gosford year 3-4 and year 5-6 netball coach Ms Bronwyn Fahey commended the players for their efforts. “Our girls put up an amazing fight and held their own against both Port Stephens and Waratah, who had many more hours of training, experience and practice than we had,” said Ms Fahey. “The girls from all campuses were amazing in their ability to adapt and play well despite the change of location at the last minute, the cold and rain, and long waiting periods,” said Ms Fahey.

Due to wet weather conditions, primary students’ matches were moved to undercover courts at the SPCC Gosford campus. Secondary students remained at sheltered courts at Adcock Park. “The sportsmanship and skill shown by all of the students in attendance was outstanding and a credit to our organisation,” said SPCC Gosford head of sport Mr Jay Osborn. Newsletter, 1 Jun 2012 Michelle Kelly, SPCC

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Gosford netball team receives funding

Avoca wins Pennant

Gosford sporting team has received funding from the Central Coast Regional Organisation of Councils (CCROC).

A joint initiative of Gosford City and Wyong Shire Councils, CCROC provides sponsorship to residents who have been selected by a national, state or regional body to participate in a recognised sporting or cultural event. In return for sponsorship, the recipients promote the Central Coast in the local, interstate and international arenas.

The U17s Gosford Representative Netball Team received $1250 to attend the State Netball Championships held in Penrith from June9-11. They had shown great commitment as a team, representing the Central Coast region every year since 2007. Media Release, 6 Jun 2012 Gosford Council Media

Documentary on Gosford Race Club osford Race Club has released a short documentary after commissioning award winning movie maker Jason Van Genderen to produce the film that looks at a day in the life of Gosford Race Club.

The documentary also captures the energy, excitement and entertainment surrounding the Anzac Day Race Day conducted on Wednesday, April 25. The movie starts at daybreak and follows the life of the course throughout the day and is narrated with insightful video grabs from the people that make it so special.

“We are thrilled with the outcome of this short documentary and hope that it gives the wider community a feel of what goes on behind the scenes at our Club,” stated Gosford Race Club CEO James Heddo. Media Release, 13 Jun 2012 James Heddo, Gosford Race Club

voca Beach Bowling Club won the Bowls Central Coast-Zone 15 Grade One Pennant flag on Saturday, June 2, at Ettalong Memorial Bowling Club.

It was the first time the team had won after being the runner-up in four of the last six finals. “This is the first time in the 52 year history of the club that Avoca Beach has won the much coveted Number One Flag and I congratulate all of our players on their performance right through the pennant season,” said Avoca Beach Bowling Club president Ashley Ayre. A jubilant Avoca member, Arthur Hales, was at Ettalong Memorial Bowling Club to cheer on his club mates. “The last time Avoca had won any pennant flag was back in 2002 when we won the Grade Five and Grade Seven Pennant,” he said. It wasn’t an easy win for Avoca, who had progressed through the sectional rounds with only one loss (to Ettalong) to win Section Two, and set up the final with Section One winner Halekulani. With their large support crowds cheering them on,

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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

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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.

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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.

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a never-say-die Halekulani pushed Avoca all the way, with only two shots between them at times during the game. Avoca were not to be denied their first Grade One flag and pulled away to record a 57-45 win much to the delight of their loyal supporters Avoca Beach Bowling Club offered its congratulations to the Avoca

players and supporters, and offered a special thanks to Ettalong Bowling Club who conducted the championship. The individual results were: Brett Pritchard’s team of Garry MacFadyen, Justin Shelly and Jason White won 18-11. Tony Shoebridge’s team of Jeff Doyle, Alan Lewin, Waylon Pritchard won 27-8

Kevin Bowcock’s team of Dick Love, Terry Gains and Laurie Barrett went down 26-12. Reserves were Col Passfield and Lex Gemmell who both had a tremendous contribution throughout the season in the teams making the final along with Phil Downs and Malcolm Bishop. Media release, 3 Jun 2012 Mark Rayner, Avoca Beach Bowling Club Media Release, 4 Jun 2012 Bob Bourke, Bowls Central Coast

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yong Shire Council’s six surf clubs were presented with a cheque from Council on the night of Monday, June 4, to assist in their operations over the next 12 months.

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

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.

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

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Peugeot celebrates the cinema release of Ice Age 4: Continental Drift with great deals during June.

4007 SV HDi 207 SPORTIUM LIMITED EDITION FROM

23,990

DRIVEAWAY

AUTOMATIC

308 ACTIVE AUTOMATIC

33,490

DRIVEAWAY

40,990

DRIVEAWAY

CONTINENTAL DRIFT

Call 4349 8800

AT PARTICIPATING DEALERS ONLY. 1. Recommended driveaway price for 207 Sportium limited edition manual. 2. Recommended driveaway price for 308 Active automatic petrol MY11. 3. Recommended driveaway price for 4007 SV HDi 7 seats PEU5032/MA diesel automatic. White cars shown. Metallic ﬁnish available at additional cost. All driveaway prices comprise the vehicle price, registration, CTP, stamp duty and dealer delivery charge. Offers end 30th June or while stocks last.