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Springfield Quarry discussions postponed osford Council has agreed to postpone discussions on the future of the Springfield Quarry until a detailed report addressing community concerns can be provided.

A report will come back to Council outlining options for alternative sites for a resource recovery facility, options for the gradual rehabilitation of the site and the ownership of the land and adjacent parcels. Council will explore a number of alternatives for the use of this site, now and into the future, balancing the financial impact of resource recovery activities and ensuring the environmental concerns of residents are addressed. The quarry was initially purchased by Council in 1997 and operated as a sandstone quarry supplying materials for some of Council’s road works. More recently, Council lodged a planning proposal for a Resource Recovery Facility on the site which caused wide spread community disquiet.

Cr Ward echoed Cr Morris’s views and said he didn’t understand why the quarry had to be located in a residential area. “It was very isolated in 1971, it is now very built up,” said Cr Ward. Cr Gabby Bowles said she understood the issue was an emotional one for a lot of people. “It’s fair enough that they’d like to move on with their lives and get back some of their tranquillity,’ said Cr Bowles. “But there is work that will need to take place on this site to remediate it. “That land as it is now is not in a position as it stands to be turned back over to our community. “It’s quite overgrown,” said Cr Bowles. The report on rehabilitation, alternative sites and ownership of adjacent land will come back to Council no later than September. As a result of the deferment, the site will be inactive, with the exception of the removal of the current won materials and storage of material, until a final decision is made. The decision to postpone

the discussion was not unanimous, with Crs Bob Ward, Hillary Morris and Vicki Scott opposing the amendment moved by Cr Chris Burke. Cr Morris, who starred the Notice of Motion, said

Springfield Quarry had been around since 1971 and Springfield “is obviously a very different place now”. “The purchase of Springfield Quarry was negotiated specifically for inclusion in the Coastal

Open Space Scheme (COSS) and the purchase price reflected this. “I would like to see the return of the quarry to COSS and the community and put an end to this,” said Cr Morris.

Kaitlin Watts, 11 Jun 2013 Email, 11 Jun 2013 Gosford Council Media Gosford Council Agenda NM.2, 11 Jun 2013

Nine Gosford residents receive top award ine residents of the Gosford area were recognised on the 2013 Queen’s Birthday Honours List released on Monday, June 10.

Terrigal resident Mr Clifford Smith received an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for service to medicine, particularly in Papua New Guinea, while fellow Terrigal

resident Mr Anthony Collins was awarded an OAM for significant service to dentistry and to the community. Ms Evelyn France of Kulnura was awarded an

OAM for service to art and Ms Peggy Docksey was awarded an OAM for service to veterans and their families. Mr Bob Fraser of Holgate was presented with an OAM

for service to the community of the Central Coast and Narara resident Mr John Moriarty was awarded an OAM for service to cricket and the community of the Central Coast. Gosford resident Mr Raymond Southern was awarded an OAM for service to the community of Gosford

and Mr David Williamson, of Erina Heights, was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for service to the communities of Terrigal and Erina. Marine Rescue Central Coast unit commander Ms Patricia Fayers, of Wyoming, was one of 11 people to be awarded an Emergency

Services Medal (ESM). Email, 3 Jun 2013 Susan Fischer, Honours Secretariat

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Ms O’Neill said this was a project of great pride for the entire community. “I’m very proud of this Federal Government’s investment in our region and it is a real boost for local residents and businesses in Ettalong. “The redevelopment of the Ettalong Beach Foreshore will help us to showcase the natural beauty of our area and will allow both locals and visitors a better chance to share the great lifestyle we enjoy here on the Central Coast,” Ms O’Neill said. Mr Holstein also welcomed the redevelopment. “This project is long overdue, and will be appreciated by both

locals and visitors alike,” said Mr Holstein. Mayor Cr McKinna said the local community had been very involved in this project and everyone was excited for works to be commencing. “The local community is really getting behind this redevelopment and we are happy to see the project will be consistent with the Ettalong Beach Reserve Foreshore Plan of Management. “Council has undergone consultation with the neighbouring property owners, the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce and the Ettalong Beach Business Group, with everyone working together to ensure the redevelopment is reﬂective of the natural characteristics of the area and meets the needs of the local community,” mayor Cr McKinna said. Scheduled works include a new sandstone seawall, cycleway - footpath, playground, park furniture, carpark realignment, stormwater infrastructure and landscaping in the reserve area between Beach St and the

Gosford Council’s director water and sewer Mr Rod Williams said Gosford Council welcomed IPART’s ﬁnal report as it would allow Council to get on with the job of maintaining and improving water and sewerage services for the community. The new prices will result in a gradual price increase of 28.0% or $297 over the four year period from July 1, 2013, to June 30, 2017, for

a typical residential bill. Mr Williams said the new prices would help council continue to make multi-million dollar system improvements for approximately 70,000 properties currently using its water supply, sewerage and stormwater networks. “These charges cover the cost of harvesting, treating and delivering safe drinking water to over 68,000 properties through 1,000 kilometres of water mains. “During this pricing period council will be delivering major improvements to the water supply system including a $7.9 million Somersby Water Treatment Plant upgrade that involves the replacement and renewal of

Lemon Grove netball court entry (just south of Bangalow St). A Beach Facilities Building consisting of a café, kiosk and public toilets will also be constructed at the end of Beach St as will a pedestrian walkway - cycleway along Lance Webb Reserve, between Picnic Pde and Ferry Rd. Beach nourishment and restoration will also take place. Construction of the new public toilet facility at Ferry Rd and the demolition of the Schnapper Rd public toilet in November 2011 are also included in the redevelopment project. The Ettalong Waterfront redevelopment has a $2 million dollar funding contribution from the Federal Government, $2.79 million from Gosford Council, $300,000 from the NSW Government’s Metropolitan Greenspace Program and just over $83,000 from the NSW Ofﬁce of Environment and Heritage. Media Release, 24 May 2013 Gosford Council Media Gosford mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna, Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill and Peninsula Chamber of Commerce president Mr Matthew Wales

assets to improve their reliability, efﬁciency, safety and performance. “Plus, there are extensive, ongoing efforts to replace ageing water mains to help reduce main breaks and maintain the quality of the city’s drinking water. “The prices also ensure we transport and treat sewage from over 66,000 properties through 1,500 kilometres of sewerage mains and 185 sewage pump stations to protect public health and the environment. “In the next four years over $36 million will be spent on refurbishments and renewals for aging sewerage infrastructure to minimise sewage overﬂows and odours and reduce risk to the

environment and public health. “Major upgrades will be completed at Kincumber and Woy Woy Wastewater Treatment Plants, with $16 million spent to improve the treatment process and ensure we continue treating the community’s wastewater to the required environmental standards. Mr Williams noted that reports from the National Water Commission showed the bill for a typical Gosford household remained below the national average in recent years. “We understand any price increase can be a concern for residents and we will always strive to deliver services that provide value for money,” Mr Williams said.

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As a result of the deferment, the site will be inactive, with the exception of the removal of the current won materials and storage of material, until a final decision is made. The decision to postpone

the discussion was not unanimous, with Crs Bob Ward, Hillary Morris and Vicki Scott opposing the amendment moved by Cr Chris Burke. Cr Morris, who starred the Notice of Motion, said

Open Space Scheme (COSS) and the purchase price reflected this. “I would like to see the return of the quarry to COSS and the community and put an end to this,” said Cr Morris.

Kaitlin Watts, 11 Jun 2013 Email, 11 Jun 2013 Gosford Council Media Gosford Council Agenda NM.2, 11 Jun 2013

Nine Gosford residents receive top award

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Terrigal resident Mr Clifford Smith received an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for service to medicine, particularly in Papua New Guinea, while fellow Terrigal

resident Mr Anthony Collins was awarded an OAM for significant service to dentistry and to the community. Ms Evelyn France of Kulnura was awarded an

OAM for service to art and Ms Peggy Docksey was awarded an OAM for service to veterans and their families. Mr Bob Fraser of Holgate was presented with an OAM

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ine residents of the Gosford area were recognised on the 2013 Queen’s Birthday Honours List released on Monday, June 10.

“Residents can play a role in keeping their bill down by maintaining their commitment to water conservation, which has been a highlight of the commission’s reports for some years now.” IPART has considered the submission made by Gosford City Council, as well as the public submissions to determine the ﬁnal prices. Following council resolution, new charges will come into effect from July 1.

Services Medal (ESM). Email, 3 Jun 2013 Susan Fischer, Honours Secretariat

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Wyee rezoning to deliver 1,250 new dwellings T

he NSW Government has approved a rezoning in the Lake Macquarie local government area with the potential to deliver 1,250 new dwellings. The rezoning at Wyee, which was approved on Friday, May 24, is a step towards establishing a framework to progress the long-standing “paper subdivision” in the town, which dates back to the early 20th century. The Department of Planning and Infrastructure’s Hunter and Central Coast regional director Mr Michael Leavey said the decision was in line with an aim of the 2006 Lower Hunter Regional Strategy to support housing supply in the Wyee area. This regional strategy is currently under review. The Department has approved the local environmental plan rezoning amendment proposed by the Lake Macquarie City Council for about 164 hectares of land adjoining the existing township and its railway station. The land in the rezoning area is owned by the Wyee Development Fund, Lake

Macquarie Council, NSW Government or individual owners of about 200 lots in a “paper subdivision”. The rezoning will create about 117 hectares of residential land, with higher densities encouraged closer to the railway station. It also sets aside

another 45 hectares for environmental or conversation purposes, 1.6 hectares for open space and 0.5 hectares for infrastructure purposes. The site incorporates a “paper subdivision” dating back to 1914. This area had been subdivided into urban

sized blocks but homes were not able to be approved because of the lack of infrastructure services and formed roads. Mr Leavey said development applications to begin home construction across the site, including the “paper subdivision” area, would

need to show that adequate arrangements had been made for the co-ordinated provision of essential infrastructure, including water supply, electricity, telecommunications and sewerage. The option exists for future development of the area to take advantage

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of a NSW Government regulation to unlock paper subdivisions which was ﬁnalised earlier this year. “This rezoning is an important step towards providing additional housing and services for the township of Wyee and the Lake Macquarie local government area,” Mr Leavey said. Lake Macquarie City Council Strategy Director Tony Farrell said Council was pleased with the decision, which facilitates the expansion of Wyee in line with the Wyee Structure Plan. “The plan aims to integrate residential development with access to public transport and open space, while conserving our natural environment,” Mr Farrell said. “Infrastructure, including sewerage, is vital to the future development of Wyee, and the Council will continue to work with residents to overcome issues in the paper subdivision.” Media release, 31 May 2013 Mark Skelsey and Danielle Nelson, NSW Department of Planning and Infrastructure and Lake Macquarie City Council

Ryan’s transfer to Club Brugge complete

Rogic takes part in Socceroo win

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he Jan Breydelstadion is the new home of goalkeeper Mathew Ryan after the 21-year-old custodian completed his transfer from the Central Coast Mariners to Belgian Pro League heavyweights Club Brugge on Thursday, May 30.

After ﬂying to Europe earlier in the week to undergo a medical, Ryan put an end to speculation surrounding his playing future by penning a three-season contract with the Blue and Blacks. Ryan becomes the third summer signing for Club Brugge, with the Club’s Sporting Director Arnar Grétarsson labelling the twotime NAB Young Football of the Year as a goalkeeper with “huge potential”. “He [Ryan] has been playing three years for the Australian top team Central Coast Mariners,” Grétarsson said. “Despite his young age he has gathered a lot of experience and he has been elected twice as best goalkeeper of Australia. “This year he has celebrated the title with his team in the A-League. ‘Another asset of Ryan is his attitude and mindset.” Despite Ryan being due to come off contract two days after his signing, the Mariners still managed to negotiate a sizeable transfer

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ormer Central Coast Mariner Tom Rogic was part of the Qantas Socceroo squad that defeated Jordan 4-0 on Tuesday, June 11 in Melbourne.

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fee for the 2013 Hyundai A-League Championship winner. The Club has conﬁrmed the transfer also included a sell-on clause. Central Coast Mariners Group general manager Mr Peter Turnbull thanked Ryan for his exemplary service to the Mariners. “Today is a proud day for our Football Club,” Turnbull said. “Club Brugge are one of the most respected Clubs in Europe. “They have a long, proud history and a strong record, like us, of taking players to the next level in their

careers. “We commend Mathew for his effort, professionalism and performances while at the Mariners and wish him great success in the Belgian Pro League and with the Qantas Socceroos in the future.” Ryan joins a distinguished list of former Australian internationals to have played with the 13-time Belgian Champions. Current Sydney FC Head Coach, Frank Farina, and Qantas Young Socceroos mentor, Paul Okon, both spent fruitful spells in West Flanders.

Tom Rogic was given an opportunity when coach Holger Osiek sent him on as a substitute for Brett Holman in the final 10 minutes of the match. Rogic had an immediate impact when he headed the ball to team captain, Lucas Neil who in turn scored the fourth goal for Australia and Lucas Neil’s first for his country, Rogic also showed his ball dribbling skills when he was able to skirt around opposition players to create chances around the box. After the match, Rogic said: “The match probably had the perfect outcome”. “That’s my first game at home so, to get on the park in front of the Australian crowd is very pleasing and I’m happy to get any game time. “I think we dominated the game from start to finish and I think the result showed that. “We got through the game 4-0; a clean sheet with no yellow cards picked up, so I

Minister for Fair Trading Mr Anthony Roberts (centre) with local politicians and Central Coast Aboriginal Artists Art Competition prize winners

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think on all accounts, it was a very good result for us. “But in saying that, it was only half the job for us and we have a very big game next week,” said Rogic. The Socceroos are now on ten points standing second in their group, but need to do well against Iraq in Sydney on Tuesday night to ensure direct qualiﬁcation for the World Cup in Brazil in

2014. “It’s a massive game, but at the same time, it’s just another game of football. “I think we have a good combination of experience and youth to see us through these matches. “So I think everyone is preparing quite well and it’s only the start of what is a very big week,” he said.

ore than 20 awards across 10 categories were presented to artists at the Gosford Regional Gallery on Sunday, May 26, as part of the Central Coast Aboriginal Artists Art Competition.

Minister for Fair Trading Mr Anthony Roberts presented the awards and praised the extraordinary level of talent on display in

the competition. “What began in 1999 as an awareness-raising exercise among NSW Fair Trading staff and customers has grown into a major Aboriginal art and cultural event today,” said Mr Roberts. Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein said the high standard of competition would beneﬁt

the entire Central Coast community by promoting a better understanding of Aboriginal culture and heritage. “This exhibition provides an opportunity for Aboriginal artists to gain recognition of their talents and an exposure that can only enhance their opportunity to pursue their dreams,” he said.

“These artists are the people who will carry the traditions and culture of the local Aboriginal community into the future.” A major cultural event of Reconciliation Week, the Central Coast Aboriginal Artists Art Exhibition and Competition is now in its 14th year and features artists ranging from school children to professionals.

In addition to the art competition, the event offers a range of cultural activities including an indigenous arts and craft market with music, dancing, a barbeque and market stalls. Mr Roberts said the success of the event was reﬂected in the number of organisations that now use it to open communication

links to the Aboriginal community. “We now have a prize pool of $15,000, thanks to the enormous support the competition enjoys from the community. “I congratulate all the winners on their extraordinary achievements and look forward to following their future careers.”

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New Niagara Park Community Planning White Centre to be built Paper public discussion F ollowing a two year rent free period negotiated by Gosford Council at the time of the sale of the Niagara Park Shopping Centre, community facilities located at the centre as well as a large number of organisations using the community centre will need to make interim arrangements, prior to the development of a new community centre.

panel of state and local government speakers will convene at St Marys Church in Gosford on Friday, June 21, from 6:30pm to discuss the NSW Planning White Paper.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The NSW Planning White Paper is arguably the most important government proposal facing NSW communities in decades,â&#x20AC;? said organiser of the panel Mr Rendall Wagner. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The proposed legislation will have immediate and far-reaching impacts on communities and home owners. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Public submissions need to be lodged by June 28, however, to do

this the public needs to understand the proposal, what the issues are and the ramifications. Progress associations, heritage and history groups, environment groups, homeowners, landowners and individuals are all urged to attend the meeting. Email, 13 Jun 2013 Rendall Wagner, Point Clare Progress Association

$1.2 million was allocated from the sale of the shopping centre to the provision of a new community centre. Prior to its development, Niagara Park Community Centre can enter a lease with the new shopping centre owners or investigate interim arrangements for relocation. Niagara Park Library will also relocate to offer interim library services via book mobile, with Storytime sessions held at the Central Coast Youth Club. Council resolved to sell the Niagara Park Shopping Centre in June 2010. The shopping centre also accommodated the Niagara Park Community Centre and the Niagara Park Library.

A condition of sale of the Niagara Park Shopping Centre was that the Community Centre and Library could remain as tenants. The new building will see a two storey community facility of approximately 1,000 square metres being built adjoining the Niagara Park Shopping Centre and the Central Coast Youth Club on Council owned land. The proposed building would accommodate a reception-administrative area, office accommodation for community organisations, multipurpose meeting rooms, library facilities and storage. Investigations have

occurred to relocate the current services and programs provided at the Niagara Park Community Centre, as an interim arrangement, to a range of other community facilities within Niagara Park and surrounds. â&#x20AC;&#x153;On review of Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s existing community facilities and the current users of the Community Centre, services and activities can be accommodated in Council facilities located in Niagara Park and surrounds,â&#x20AC;? said Gosford Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s director of economic and community development Ms Colleen Worthy-Jennings in her report. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Council facilities include the Central Coast Youth

Club (CCYC), Narara and Wyoming Community Centres, Wyoming Youth Club and Gosford 50+Leisure and Learning Centre. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Some groups will be offered options at other Council-owned facilities at their current community concessional rate. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are two groups where accommodation options have not yet been identified; Sunday church services for the Church of Christ and a full time permanent office for the Deaf Society. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Assistance will be offered to these groups to identify suitable accommodation options and an option for the Church of Christ could be the hall at Niagara Park Primary School,â&#x20AC;? stated the report. Gosford Council Media Gosford Council Agenda ECO.5, 4 Jun 2013

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AM for David Williamson for service to community rina Heights resident Mr David Williamson has been awarded a Member of the Order of Australia Medal in the general division on the 2013 Queens Birthday Honours List.

Mr Williamson, who said it all seemed “a bit unreal”, was awarded the medal for service to the communities of Terrigal and Erina. “The first reaction was disbelief that this could happen to me and then I was excited that this was a reality,” said Mr Williamson. “I love being involved with people and in particular seeing young people develop into mature adults and being part of a structure that gives them the best opportunities to reach their potential. “I feel we all have a

responsibility to make our community a better place and to give something back. Mr Williamson has been an assistant scout leader at First Erina Heights Scout Group since 1984 and was an assistant scout leader at first Terrigal Scout Group from 1959 to 1984. He was the president of Terrigal High School’s P and C Association and Erina Heights Primary School P and C Association for several years and was a P and C representative at the High School Council from 1993 to 1996.

He has been a church elder at Gosford Uniting Church since 1977 and is the current chairperson for the Church Council. He also volunteered at the Erina Heights - Wamberal Bush Fire Brigade for 27 years and was chairperson of the poultry section for the NSW Farmers Association for a number of years. Kaitlin Watts, 6 Jun 2013 Interviewee: David Williamson Email, 3 Jun 2013 Susan Fischer, Honours Secretariat

Anthony Collins awarded OAM for service to dentistry

errigal resident Mr Anthony Collins has been awarded a Member of the Order of Australia Medal in the general division on the 2013 Queens Birthday Honours List.

Mr Collins was awarded the medal for significant service to dentistry and to the community. Mr Collins has been the federal president of the Australian Society of Implant Dentistry (ASID) since 2002 and initiated the Implant Educational Funding Program to five Australian Dental Schools in five universities. He also initiated ASID Accreditation courses, Levels I, II, III and IV and was

the president of the NSW Branch of ASID in 1989, vice president in 1988 and is a fellow and life member. He has been a volunteer dentist for the Rotary Australia World Community Service Dental Program in Maubara, East Timor, since 2008 and is a current member of the Ambassadors’ Circle for the International Congress of Oral Implantology (ICOI). The Ambassadors’ Circle includes several

world leaders in the field of implant dentistry who are taking the extra step to help to promote not only implant education but also membership of ICOI and commitment to its goals. He is also a fundraiser for the Oncology Department at Westmead Children’s Hospital. Email, 3 Jun 2013 Susan Fischer, Honours Secretariat

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Dr Clifford Smith receives OAM for service to medicine

errigal resident Mr Clifford Smith has been awarded an Order of Australia Medal in the general division on the 2013 Queens Birthday Honours List.

Mr Smith was awarded the OAM for service to medicine, particularly in Papua New Guinea. “From 1970, I spent 13 years working as a doctor in rural areas of Papua New Guinea, based initially at the Baptist Tinsley Hospital, Baiyer River in the western highlands as the only doctor among 40,000, running the 100 bed hospital and supervising all the community health work,” said Mr Smith. “I also had oversight of the nurse and others doing work in the highlands near the border of Irian Jaya (now called Papua), with a population there of 25,000,” said Mr Smith. While in the highlands, Mr Smith established the first medical board in Papua New Guinea, jointly initiated the first medical insurance scheme in the country, conducted a survey of an untouched tribe and followed this up after introducing a community health worker, took an active interest in the wider rural health work in the country and became the chair for three years of the Churches Medical Council of Papua New Guinea which covered 80% of the rural health work in the country where 80% of the total population lived. “I was then was nominated by the churches and appointed by the government to be the executive officer within the health headquarters for the church health services for another three years and was commissioned by the churches and the Papua New Guinea Government in 1980 to write a Health Care Manual for the community health workers, which was

finally published in 1986 after my return to Australia,” said Mr Smith. “I requested to follow this up with a second edition of the manual which was published in 1996, still in use as the basic text for the two year training of community health workers throughout the country.” Mr Smith was then asked this year by the Christian Health Services of Papua New Guinea to edit a new edition of the manual. Mr Smith said while he felt very honored to receive the award, he believed that he was “only one of many other people who are really just as worthy recipients of such an award, people who have spent so many years doing a great job in our own and other countries as true blue Aussies”. “I love working with people and helping them in the improvement of their health.

“I still love going back to Papua New Guinea and relating to the folk there and I am looking forward to getting on with the actual job of getting a new edition of the Papua New Guinea Health Care Manual published. “Unfortunately it will take about three years to get the job done, but that is the nature of the work. “I would like to thank my wife Judy, without whom it would have not have been possible to do the work. “I also wish to say that my motive for going to Papua New Guinea was to help people less fortunate than us and to follow in Jesus’ way of bringing hope and healing to people in need,” said Mr Smith. Kaitlin Watts, 6 Jun 2013 Interviewee: Clifford Smith Email, 3 Jun 2013 Susan Fischer, Honours Secretariat

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Peggy Docksey awarded OAM for service to veterans

OAM awarded to Robert Fraser for service to community

s Peggy Docksey, late of West Gosford, was awarded an Order of Australia Medal in the general division on the 2013 Queens Birthday Honours List.

Ms Docksey, who died on July 1 last year, was awarded the medal for service to veterans and their families. She was the foundation president of the Gosford E x - S e r v i c e w o m e n ’s Group from 1956 to 1977, awarded life membership in 1978 and was a former patron. She was also a former patron for the Gosford Sub-Branch, Australian Legion of Ex-Servicemen

olgate resident Mr Robert Fraser has been awarded an Order of Australia Medal in the general division on the 2013 Queens Birthday Honours List.

and Women and a former committee member and minutes secretary at the Gosford Sub-Branch of the Returned and Services League of Australia. She was also a volunteer at ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day ceremonies. Email, 3 Jun 2013 Susan Fischer, Honours Secretariat Peggy during World War II

Evelyn France receives OAM for art ulnura resident Ms Evelyn France has been awarded an Order of Australia Medal in the general division on the 2013 Queens Birthday Honours List.

Ms France was awarded the OAM for service to art. She authored ‘Justin O’Brien - Image and Icon’, ‘Margaret Olley’, “Marea Gazzard Form’ and ‘Clay’. Ms France was an adviser to the Windmill Trust, NSW Regional Artists

and a regular contributor to Art and Australia magazine as well as an art tutor at the University of NSW for 10 years. She is a member of the Director’s Advisory Committee of the Power Institute at the University

of Sydney, a member of the Advisory Committee for S H Ervin Gallery at the National Trust and a member of the Margaret Olley Art Trust.

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was constructed using voluntary labour from rotary clubs in the eastern region. “This allowed the Australian Government’s contribution of $1.5 million to effectively be doubled in value,” said Mr Fraser. He was also involved in the preliminary design of a

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John Moriarty receives OAM for Ray Southern OAM for service to cricket

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arara resident Mr John Moriarty has received an Order of Australia Medal in the general division on the 2013 Queen’s Birthday Honours list.

osford resident Mr Raymond Southern has been awarded an Order of Australia Medal in the general division on the 2013 Queens Birthday Honours List.

Mr Southern was awarded the OAM for service to the community of Gosford. Mr Southern has been involved with service clubs since he was 19 and has since been president of four Apex clubs and a life member of Gosford Apex club. He was also the chairperson of the Cherry Blossom Festival for three years when he lived in Orange and served on the committee of the Festival of the Waters for five years as part of Gosford Apex. “I joined Gosford North Rotary in 1988 and have been president and held most board positions,” said Mr Southern. “I have travelled overseas with Rotary to carry out aid projects in Nepal, Papua New Guinea, Lesotho, Tanzania and Mongolia and have been involved in the building of aid posts in the Kokoda area since 1992 and continue to be part of

this project.” Mr Southern is currently involved with projects at the Gosford Arts Warehouse, the Wyoming Youth Centre, the North Gosford Learning Centre and the Newcastle University Oral Health Van. Mr Southern, who will be an assistant governor of his Rotary District next rotary year, said he was very humbled to receive the award. “When I received the letter from the Governor General’s Office I felt very humbled and was sure that it must be an error,” said Mr Southern. “I don’t think that there is anything better than to be recognised by your peers for doing work that you enjoy. “I have met many great people and made many good and lasting friendships. “I also feel we all should try and give something back into our community. “Most of what I have

achieved recently has come about because of my involvement with Rotary. “All of my overseas work has happened through Rotary projects, so I would like to thank my fellow Rotary members for nominating me and recognize the great work all of these Rotarians carry out every day,” he said. Kaitlin Watts, 6 Jun 2013 Interviewee: Raymond Southern Email, 3 Jun 2013 Susan Fischer, Honours Secretariat

Mr Moriarty received the award for service to cricket and to the community of the Central Coast. He has been the deputy chairman of Country Cricket NSW since 2008 and a board member since 2001. He has been a board member of the Central Coast Cricket Association since 1995, was a former chairman and deputy chairman and was awarded life membership in 2011. He was the Umpires Appointment Panel chairman from 2009 to 2010 and a panel member from 2000 to 2009. He was a competition grounds committee member from 2007 to 2010, a judiciary committee member from 2007 to 2009, has been a delegate to the NSW Country Cricket Association since 2000, a delegate to the NSW Cricket Association from 1998 to 2004, a delegate to the Gosford Sports Council, a committee member of the NRMA Cup from 2002 to 2003 and the manager of the U17 team from 2003 to 2004. He was president of the Narara-Wyoming Cricket Club from 1988 to 1998, vicepresident from 1998 to 2001,

committee member since 1976, member since 1974 and a life member since 1998. Mr Moriarty was also a delegate to the Central Coast Cricket Association, played 304 matches between 1974 and 2002, was the sixth longest serving player of the Club, umpire, Clubman of the Year from 1980 to 1982, 1988 to 1989 and 1992 to 1994. He was secretary of the Narara-Wyoming Junior Cricket Club in 2011, has been a life member since 1998, a coach from 1981 to 1984 and 1992 to 1997 and a delegate to the Central Coast Junior Cricket Association. He was president of the Lions Club of Gosford City from 1986 to 1987, 2005 to 2006 and 2010 to 2013, vicepresident from 1983 to 1986 and 2009 to 2010, was made a life member in 2012 and has been a member since 1974. He acted as secretary from 1978 to 1980, 1993 to 1995, 1997 to 1998 and 2007 to 2008, director from 1977 to 1979, 1981 to 1983, 1989 to 1990 and 1999 to 2002, Bulletin Editor from 1980 to 1981, 1995 to 1997 and 1989 to 1998 and was past chairman of the Youth of the Year Committee and a

member for six years. He was a committee member of World Youth Day, Our Lady of the Rosary Parish, Wyoming, in 2008, the Gosford City Council Australia Day Committee from 1996 to 2001 and the Centenary Committee. He was also a board member for Maidens Brush Tennis and Sporting Club for approximately 20 years and a board member for the Central Coast Division of Life Education for 10 years. Mr Moriarty was awarded a Centenary Medal in 2001, a Lion of the Year award for the Lions Club of Gosford City in 2003 and a Melvin Jones Fellowship Award in 1992. Mr Moriarty said he was blown away when he received the letter advising him he was to be awarded an OAM. “This award really belongs to a very special group of people who encouraged and supported me to participate in this wonderful community and in cricket. “It has been a great journey which would not have been even remotely possible without the support of my wife and family,” he said. Email, 3 Jun 2013 Susan Fischer, Honours Secretariat

Marine Rescue commander given ESM arine Rescue Central Coast unit commander Ms Patricia Fayers was awarded an Emergency Services Medal (ESM) in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List issued on June 10.

Ms Fayers joined the Royal Volunteer Coastal Patrol (RVCP) on the Central Coast in 1998 and subsequently became a member of the volunteer Marine Rescue (MRNSW) that was formed by the amalgamation of the RVCP, the Australian Volunteer

Coast Guard Association and the Volunteer Rescue Association marine units in July 2009. During her volunteer service, she has held many roles including division commander (RVCP) and unit commander (MRNSW).

She has provided service to the Central Coast Unit as well as to the Central Coast boating community and emergency services in general. Ms Fayers took on the role of commander at a time when the RVCP was finalising its

support for integration with other volunteer marine rescue operations to form MRNSW. As a result, she became the first commander of the Central Coast Unit in the present organisation. Ms Fayers is active in representing the needs of the Central Coast Unit and in conveying the many emerging MRNSW policies to the

membership. She made a particular contribution to the morale of the unit through her deliberate creation of backup support for every designated administrative or operational post. On learning of the award, Ms Fayers said: “While I am personally chuffed at the recognition that comes

with the award, I consider that the award is really acknowledgement of all members of the Unit, because without their dedication Marine Rescue Central Coast would not be so successful. ‘The volunteer members made it possible”. Media Release, 5 Jun 2013 Rome Cole, Marine Rescue Central Coast

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Railway to Rainforest Trail opened

osford Council officially launched the new Railway to Rainforest Trail at the Yaruga Lookout, Rumbalara Reserve, on Wednesday, June 5.

The new track begins at the Gosford Railway Station and heads across the ridge of Rumbalara Reserve to the rainforest environment at Seymour Pond in Katandra Reserve, Holgate. Gosford mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna, who officially opened the new section of the 22km round trip walk, said that this was just another way Council was able to showcase the Coastal Open Space System (COSS). “Gosford City is blessed to have access to some of the most picturesque bushland in Australia and this trail is the perfect way to explore the many diverse natural elements which make up our COSS. “We have been progressively working on elements of this project across a number of years

and this is the culmination of a great deal of hard work from council staff and our contractors. “As part of the establishment of this particular track we have upgraded the Yaruga Lookout and constructed fire resistant stairs and walkways along the Casuarina Trail. “Access from the Gosford CBD is available at Donnison St (East end) and includes an information hub and meeting platform,” said mayor Cr McKinna. Mayor Cr McKinna also noted that the Railway to Rainforest Trail would connect the Gosford City Centre to two of the largest reserves in the COSS. “The track provides a range of different options for people to explore our natural environment and

be active, all accessible from the Gosford CBD,” said mayor Cr McKinna. This project was identified during the Gosford Challenge to facilitate access to the COSS system for residents and visitors to Gosford. The $250,000 in funding was established by the Gosford Challenge from Council’s Civic Infrastructure Strategy. Financial assistance was also provided by the Federal Government grant though the Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Plan ($120,000) and by the NSW Government through the Metropolitan Greenspace Program ($250,000). Media Release, 5 Jun 2013 Gosford Council Media

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Man arrested for child grooming offences 33-year-old Wyoming man has been charged with child grooming offences after he was arrested at his home on Sunday, June 2, by detectives from the Brisbane Water Local Area Command.

Police initiated an investigation after they received information on Friday, May 31, about a

14-year-old boy who had allegedly been the recipient of inappropriate online communication from a man.

The man has been charged with using postal service or similar to groom person under 16.

Police are urging parents and children to be mindful of the dangers associated with the internet. Media Release, 3 Jun 2013 NSW Police Media

Anecdotal evidence for drug danger am writing to push for some legislation to protect our families from a relatively new, very dangerous drug which is legal to buy.

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and has had many trips to hospital. Now he goes psycho and threatens to murder us and even the neighbours. He imagines we are trying to poison him and that we are talking about him. He gets desperate when he runs out of the drug and believes the weaker version, a little at a time, will help him give up. He signs himself out of hospital, claims he can make decisions at age 19, and it is legal to take the drug. Can there be a better way for people to receive mental health and addiction care? Currently, an addicted person has to admit themselves for rehabilitation yet they are not in a fit mental state to make such a decision in most cases. Meanwhile, they, society and families are in great danger.

There must be a return to providing mandatory rehabilitation which can be decided by qualified medical professionals before the ill person or addict murders, maims or suicides. It is all well to ban smoking in public or highlight domestic violence and enforcement, but the mental health issues are much more serious and far reaching. There is no logic in handing out grants to set up voluntary assistance centres. As I have found, these groups cannot force victims of mental issues to ask for help and clearly the person is incapable of making rational decisions. This money is just wasted on an impossible task. The funds need to be better invested to reduce the national increase in mental health which is not being addressed. Letter, 9 Jun 2013 Margaret Pontifex, Mangrove Mountain

Apparent abduction attempt in Peats Ridge olice are appealing for the public’s assistance following the alleged attempted abduction of a girl in Peats Ridge earlier this month.

About 4:45pm on Monday, June 3, an 11-yearold girl was playing ball with her sister in the paddock of their home on Peats Ridge Rd. When the girl went to retrieve the ball from over the fence she was confronted by a man who was standing next to a car. The man told the girl to get in the car and grabbed her by the wrist. She managed to break free and run away. The matter was not reported to police until Tuesday, June 11. The man allegedly

involved has been described as being of Caucasian appearance, 180cm tall, about 50 years of age, with wrinkly skin and a grey coloured full face beard. He was wearing a red, short-sleeved polo shirt with long black pants, green and white sneakers, a brown beanie and black sunglasses. Police from Brisbane Water LAC are investigating the incident and want any witnesses to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Media Release, 11 Jun 2013 NSW Police Media

Teens charged after police pursuit wo teenagers have been charged following a pursuit in Narara on Friday, June 7.

About 10pm, police were called to Sinclair St, Gosford, after reports of a vehicle theft. Police patrolled the area and located the vehicle, a white Hyundai Excel, being driven near Paddy Clifton Oval, Narara. Officers activated their lights and sirens in an attempt to stop the vehicle, however, a pursuit was initiated when the driver allegedly accelerated away. Following a short pursuit the vehicle was seen to lose control, stopping in the front yard of a premises on Showground Rd, Narara. The occupants of the vehicle were later arrested

by police and taken to Gosford Police Station. The alleged driver, aged 16, was charged with police pursuit – not stop – (Skye’s Law), drive recklessly, take and drive conveyance without consent, drive with high-range PCA, and unlicensed driver. The alleged passenger, aged 17, was charged with being carried in a conveyance, resist - hinder police and breach of bail. Both were refused bail and appeared in Parramatta Children’s Court on Saturday, June 8. Media Release, 8 Jun 2013 NSW Police Media

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Managing Flood Risk Council GM and Mayor DVD released updated on farming

osford Council officially launched its Managing Flood Risk DVD on Wednesday, June 12, as part of its commitment to floodplain risk management planning.

The launch followed the industry release of this planning tool at the 2013 National Floodplain Management Association (FMA) Conference at Tweed Heads late last month. Created by Council’s Integrated Planning Unit, the management tool is an industry first and the result of the overwhelming response received to a ‘Virtual Field Trip’ designed by Council when it hosted the FMA Conference in February 2010. Council’s interim director environment and planning Mr Eddie Love said the resource was developed to assist communities and government agencies in understanding and managing the risks of potential future flooding emergencies within all communities across Australia. “Gosford City Council has developed this unique resource tool to ensure existing and future communities are not placed at unnecessary risk due to flooding events. “This planning tool provides a better understanding of why undertaking a Floodplain Risk Management process is beneficial and the vital steps involved in undertaking such a process. “It visually illustrates

the steps in undertaking a typical floodplain risk management process, similar to that recommended by the State Government in their Floodplain Development Manual. The planning tool portrays the importance of providing the necessary data and involving all stakeholders particularly before and during a flood emergency. “It also allows for more informed decisions to be made with regards to flood mitigation works, development controls and future land use. “The resource should also enable enhanced coordination and higher efficiency from various agencies involved in flood emergency management, which will ultimately benefit all communities,” said Mr Love. The instrumental planning tool is designed to be used by various levels of government, councillors, floodplain committees, engineers, planners, students, emergency services (SES) volunteers and local service providers. “This resource is proving very popular among users, with the NSW SES already requesting additional copies

for training sessions with its volunteers. “Content from the resource is also being used as a teaching tool in the Floodplain Risk Management Course at the University of Technology in Sydney, which is designed for engineers and planners who are engaged in the Floodplain Management process, as well as local government councillors and community representatives on floodplain risk management committees,” said Mr Love. Mr Love has acknowledged the contribution of other agencies and levels of government in developing this resource. “Council successfully sought grant funding from the NSW Ministry for Police and Emergency Services Natural Disaster Resilience Grants Scheme 2010-11 to assist in developing this planning tool. “In addition, the NSW State Government, in acknowledging the importance of the planning tool, provided further funding for Gosford Council to undertake this pioneer project,” said Mr Love. Media Release, 12 Jun 2013 Gosford Council Media

Gosford Council mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna, Mr Peter Comensoli, Gosford Council general manager Mr Paul Anderson and Mr Tim Kemp

osford Council mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna and general manager Mr Paul Anderson visited Mangrove Mountain on Friday, May 31, and were given first hand insight into local farming production and the range of agricultural enterprises found on the mountain.

Mr Anderson and mayor Cr McKinna were shown family farms producing avocados, citrus, cattle and a range of fruits and vegetables to supply farmers’ markets, as well as intensive farming of nursery plants, chickens, and tomatoes. Both listened to the

concerns raised about the need to maintain rural rating, the importance of agriculture to the region, rural zoning issues, and the significance of farmers’ markets to local growers’ viability. The visit was organised by the NSW Farmers Association, Central Coast.

The Mountain District comprises approximately two thirds of the land area of the Central Coast and has long been a source of farm produce for the area and Sydney, as well as export. Email, 31 May 2013 Neil Berecry-Brown, Mangrove Mountain

Councils and government collaborate ollaboration between state government agencies, Gosford and Wyong Councils, and other organisations is alive and well on the Central Coast, thanks in part to the ongoing success of the Regional Economic Development and Employment Strategy (REDES).

The REDES Executive, chaired by Minister for the Central Coast Mr Chris Hartcher, met on May 24 to review progress under the strategy. The REDES Executive comprises Minister Hartcher, Gosford Council general manager Mr Paul Anderson, Wyong Council general manager Mr Michael Whittaker and Regional

Development Australia Central Coast chair Mr David Abrahams. The REDES strategy provides the basis for collaboration across the region, as well as a mechanism to engage senior decision makers to drive forward initiatives to create employment and economic prosperity for the Central Coast.

Mr Abrahams said that there had been significant collaborative work across the region to unlock benefits from the rollout of the National Broadband Network (NBN). “We have recently hosted the switch on of the NBN in Gosford, and the rollout continues in both the Gosford and Wyong area,” he said.

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Eco Garden receives grant

Sewage works along Avoca Dr commenced

ariong Eco Garden, in partnership with PEG Food Network, Gosford Council, Kariong Neighbourhood Centre and Food Integrity Group Co-op, has received a grant of $8,376 from the NSW Government to help avoid food waste, which is the focus of this year’s World Environment Day.

Member for Gosford Mr Holstein said this grant would help the Gosford electorate reduce the amount of household garbage bin contents which could have been recycled but is ending up in landfill. “We know that across NSW $2.5 billion a year is spent on food that was wasted, an average of $1,036 per household,” Mr Holstein said. “By following the 10 tips to avoid food waste you’ll keep more money in your pocket and you’ll be helping to reduce the amount of

food going to landfill,” he said. Environment Minister Ms Robyn Parker said the Love Food Hate Waste grant recipients share one thing in common - helping families save money on their weekly shopping by cutting down the amount of food that is wasted each week. The Top 10 tips to avoid food waste are: plan your weekly menu, check your fridge and cupboard before writing a shopping list, choose fruit and vegetables that will be ripe when you’re ready to use them, think

carefully before buying specials and deals, always look for the use-by and best-before date, get serves right by knowing how to measure the correct amount of food, take advantage of kitchen facilities in your workplace to make a salad or reheat leftovers, store leftovers in the freezer, airtight containers can help keep food fresher for longer and store food correctly. Media Release, 5 Jun 2013 Chris Holstein, Member for Gosford

ight construction works along Avoca Dr commenced on Monday, May 20, and are expected to continue until the end of July as Gosford Council continues sewer upgrade works in the area.

The construction works are being undertaken on the eastbound lane starting in the area near Hillside Rd, moving towards the Scenic Dr roundabout. The days and hours of work are Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 7pm to 5am and Thursday 10pm to 5am. Traffic controllers will be on-site to manage two-way

osford Council has resolved to allocate additional funding to the Terrigal CBD and Hylton Moore Oval Stormwater Harvesting Projects.

A minimum additional $1,442,400 is required to complete the stormwater harvesting projects due to varying issues experienced at both sites during the construction process. The project will save 82.2 million litres of town water per year previously used for irrigation and is

funded through grants from the federal Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities ($2 million) and the NSW Office of Water ($1 million). The Hylton Moore Park Project includes a 1.2ML underground water storage tank, a water treatment

plant and reticulation mains. Water will be used for the irrigation of Hylton Moore Park sports fields and at Terry Oval, Springfield. The Terrigal CBD Project includes a 1.6ML underground water storage tank, a water treatment plant and reticulation mains. Water will be used to irrigate the Terrigal Bowling Club Greens, The Haven Oval, and for a variety of non-potable purposes at Crowne Plaza. To ensure a prompt completion of works and that all external funding remains available council will allocate funds from the sewerage capital works program. Gosford Council Agenda WAT.16, 29 May 2013

The 3km pipeline will extend from Ficus Ave, around Heazlett Park, along Avoca Dr, underneath the Scenic Highway and through Picketts Valley before linking up with the existing sewerage system. Media Release, 20 May 2013 Gosford Council Media

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traffic in the area via stop slow controls during these periods. Warning signs will also be in place and motorists are being advised to expect some minor delays. The works are part of a new $5.2 million sewer pipeline in Avoca being constructed as part of the Coastal Carrier System Upgrade Project.

he Waterfront Development at Gosford has been identified in the Central Coast Tourism Opportunity Plan (TOP) as one of five catalyst projects to increase tourism on the Central Coast.

The TOP, which listed stage one of the Waterfront Development as number four in priority, stated that the development is seen as an integral component to assist the ongoing development and revitalisation of the Gosford CBD and to start to maximise opportunities for waterfront development. Stage one of the development is expected to include a Regional Performing Arts and Conference Centre which could be used for business events and performing arts events. The components of stage one currently include: three

commercial office buildings up to 30m in height and offering 40,000swm of office space, three smaller residential apartment complexes, ground floor level cafes and supporting retail in the three commercial office buildings, a business hotel, an 800-1,000 seat performing arts venue and open space areas and internal road and parking along with a small park and playground facility. In supporting stage one of the Waterfront Development, the TOP recommended that the hotel and performing arts venue be a fully integrated

facility rather than stand alone, consideration be given to possibly reducing the quantum of office space unless the State Government was prepared to take up the 10,000sqm required to kick start the commercial development, the residential apartment development proposed be carefully scaled in apartment size and volume and consideration be given to other forms of commercial visitor attractions such as a boutique cider house as part of a retail bar outlet or organic chocolate centre. Central Coast Tourism Opportunity Plan, May 2013

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Rhythm Hut evicted

Somersby factory receives solar energy grant

fter five years at the base of Rumbalara Reserve, The Rhythm Hut has been served with a notice by Citicoast Real Estate to vacate the premises by July 23.

“Central Coast residents, lovers of local music, supporters of the arts and locals interested in a sustainable community of culture have found a home in The Rhythm Hut,” said The Rhythm Hut’s Ms Erin Brooks “It provides a space that is inviting and welcoming to all, providing support and a creative space for people of all walks of life. “The Hut, as it is affectionately known, is a drumming school for all ages, as well as a respected music venue that has brought both local and international acts,” she said. It has been host to numerous fundraisers, including Save the Kimberley, Bambara 4 National Park, Disabled New Life Centre, Save The Tasmanian Devils, and Rise Up. A Facebook group named Save The Rhythm Hut has garnered the

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support of over 1,200 so far. Over 60 testimonials were written in the first day alone, by people from around the world. “The Rhythm Hut would prefer to stay at the current location at 141 Erina St, Gosford, but if that is not an option, a new location will be necessary as soon as possible. “The Hut would be ideal in a space that is similar in size, holding roughly 200 people and away from residential areas for noise reasons. “The Rhythm Hut’s vision is to stay in Gosford and any support towards that goal will be greatly appreciated.” Anyone who would like to contribute can contact The Rhythm Hut coordinator Louise on 0420 682 258. Email, 7 Jun 2013 Erin Brooks, The Rhythm Hut

o m e r s b y wood working company Utick will cut energy costs with support from the Gillard Government’s $1 billion Clean T e c h n o l o g y Investment Programs.

Funded by carbon price revenue, a Clean Technology grant of over $250,000 will help Utick install a large 195 kilowatt solar electricity generation system on the roof of its factory. The project will allow Utick to make savings of around $34,000 a year on energy costs. It will also reduce the Somersby factory’s carbon emissions intensity, the amount of carbon pollution released per unit of production, by 76%. Minister for Climate Change, Industry and Innovation Mr Greg Combet and Federal Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill toured the factory and announced the grant on Tuesday, June 11. “The Clean Technology Investment Programs are supporting hundreds of projects like this across Australia, helping manufacturing businesses to improve operations and reduce energy costs,” said Mr Combet. Ms O’Neill said the grant was a good example of the Gillard Government working in partnership with a local business. “Utick is matching the

Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill and Minister for Industry and Innovation Mr Greg Combet speak with Utick employee Peter Durban of Woy Woy

Government’s contribution and helping lower costs for its operations here on the Central Coast,” she said. “What this grant shows is that through simple changes big gains can be achieved. “I urge local manufacturers to look into this grant program and work with

the Government to help their business, our local economy and of course the environment.” Utick is a family-owned business which manufactures commercial office furniture and has a strong track record on environmental certifications and policies.

The Clean Technology Investment Programs provide grants to manufacturers to invest in energy efficient capital equipment and low emissions technologies, products and processes. Media Release, 11 Jun 2013 Richard Mehrtens, Office of Deborah O’Neill MP

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Wallarah 2 coal mine environmental impact statement released

allarah 2 Coal Project’s Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) was released for public exhibition on Friday, April 26.

The EIS detailed several aspects of Wyong Areas Coal Joint Venture’s proposal, which included the extraction of up to five million tonnes of coal per year for up to 28 years using underground long wall mining methods, the construction and operation of a range of associated infrastructure such as a rail spur, coal stockpiles, ventilation shafts, and a gas drainage and capture system, the transportation of coal from the mine by rail, and finally the progressive rehabilitation of the site. The proposed underground mine is around 5km northwest of Wyong, with surface facilities at Tooheys Rd and Hue Hue Rd. The mining area is predominantly situated underneath Wyong State Forest. Planning and Infrastructure directorgeneral Mr Sam Haddad said that the Department had required the applicant to thoroughly address a range of key issues, such as the potential impacts of the mine on water resources, biodiversity, heritage, air quality, noise and traffic and transport. A previous proposal for the Wallarah 2 coal

mine was refused in 2011. “While the previous application was refused, the mine company, like any other applicant in NSW, is legally allowed to lodge a new development application and have it considered on its merits,” Mr Haddad said. “The Department’s assessment will be very thorough and will closely scrutinise a wide range of issues. “It is expected that the project will be determined by the independent Planning Assessment Commission (PAC). “It will also require approval from the Commonwealth Government. “I encourage all interested members of the public to review the EIS during the exhibition period. “I know local residents have already raised a number of concerns, including potential impacts on water resources and biodiversity. “Now is the chance for local communities to formally have their say on the new proposal. “Public submissions are always a key consideration in the department’s assessment and the company will also

be required to respond to all the issues raised,” he concluded. At the conclusion of the public exhibition period the applicant will need to address all issues raised in the submissions and the proposal will undergo a merit assessment by the department before a recommendation is made to the PAC. Wallarah 2 Coal project manager Mr Kenny Barry said that the public exhibition of the EIS would provide an opportunity to gain community feedback and address any concerns surrounding the project. “The team at Wallarah 2 views community feedback as a highly valuable resource and we respect that every member of the public has the right to know what’s going on in their local region,” said Mr Barry. “During this phase, members of the public will be able to ask questions, raise any issues and receive deﬁnitive answers regarding the Project. “We also see it as a chance to address any misconceptions that may be circulating in regards to our proposal,” he added. Throughout the public

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he mayors of both Wyong and Gosford Councils have encouraged residents to support a campaign to give constitutional recognition to local government.

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exhibition of the EIS, Wallarah 2 Coal Project will be holding a series of community consultation sessions in May and June this year. “We encourage interested parties to come along to our

consultation sessions to voice any feedback and ﬁnd out more about the Project and how it seeks to beneﬁt the Central Coast community, while protecting the region’s water resources,” Mr Barry concluded.

The EIS documents will remain on exhibition until Friday, June 21. Media release, 24 Apr 2013 Mark Skelsey, Department of Planning and Infrastructure Media release, 24 Apr 2013 Patrick Southam, GSG Counsel

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A referendum will be held at the upcoming September 14 Federal election and both Gosford and Wyong Councils have joined 85% of Councils around Australia to support the campaign for constitutional recognition. A high court decision ruled the federal government cannot directly fund local government, which puts federal government funding across the Central Coast at risk. If constitutional recognition is supported, this would allow for direct federal funding of local government. “The present climate means government grants are decreasing and it would be disastrous if we lost any type of federal funding,” Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton said. “Local Government is the only level of government in Australia that is not ﬁnancially recognised in the Australian Constitution and our income funding is limited in relation to the services we are expected to provide to our community. “Government funding is such a vital part of any

Council’s income and Wyong Shire Council has always been grateful for any funding we have received from the Federal and State Governments. “The Constitutional Recognition of Local Government will enable the Federal Government to have the capacity to fund Councils directly to achieve national objectives at a local level, such as major infrastructure projects and job creation ventures,” he added. For the referendum to be successful there needs to be a majority of yes votes from voters in a

majority of states. Gosford mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna encouraged all residents to support the referendum at the upcoming election. “Local Councils, including Gosford and Wyong, often rely heavily on federal funding to improve our roads and community facilities,” mayor Cr McKinna said. “By voting yes in the referendum, residents are voting to continue to access this funding, which contributes to many major projects in our local areas,” he added. Both Councils received

an $80 million grant from the Federal Government for the Mardi-Mangrove Link project, which has secured the region’s water supply. In Wyong, the Federal Government’s Caring for Country grant provided $20 million for the Tuggerah Lakes Estuary Management Program and $5 million for two new surf clubs at Shelly and Soldiers Beach. Other projects include $520,000 for a playground at Canton Beach which would be able to be used by visually impaired children, $400,000 for six new netball courts at Wyong’s Baker Park and $200,000 to upgrade community halls around the Wyong area and a number of grants to help complete Wyong’s shared pathway network. “Quite simply, federal grants are important for a number of projects right across the community,” mayor Cr Eaton said. “That is why it is so important people vote yes at the referendum to ensure this continues,” he concluded. Media release, 21 May 2013 Wyong Council Media and Gosford Council Media

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Craig Thomson facing new charges

ineteen new charges have been laid against Dobell MP Mr Craig Thomson in 25 volumes of new material presented during a hearing at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, May 22. The new charges include allegations that Mr Thomson used a Health Services Union credit card to pay for pornographic movies at the Swissotel in Sydney and the Paciﬁc International Suites in Melbourne. Mr Thomson’s defence lawyer Mr David Galbally asked the magistrate for an adjournment due to

the large volume of new evidence to consider. The case has been adjourned until Monday, July 1, and Mr Thomson’s bail has been renewed. Mr Thomson’s ofﬁce offered no comment when contacted by Wyong Regional Chronicle. Website, 22 May 2013 Mark Russell, The Age

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he NSW Government has approved a rezoning in the Lake Macquarie local government area with the potential to deliver 1,250 new dwellings.

The rezoning at Wyee, which was approved on Friday, May 24, is a step towards establishing a framework to progress the long-standing “paper subdivision” in the town, which dates back to the early 20th century. The Department of Planning and Infrastructure’s Hunter and Central Coast regional director Mr Michael Leavey said the decision was in line with an aim of the 2006 Lower Hunter Regional Strategy to support housing supply in the Wyee area. This regional strategy is currently under review. The Department has approved the local environmental plan rezoning amendment proposed by the Lake Macquarie City Council for about 164 hectares of land adjoining the existing township and its railway station. The land in the rezoning area is owned by the Wyee Development Fund, Lake

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Dam water levels keep rising

he Central Coast water supply has continued to benefit from recent wet weather and the completion of the Mardi-Mangrove Link, rising 10% since late February.

Total storage levels topped 60% on Monday, May 27, a level not seen since August 1994. Gosford Council director water and sewer Mr Rod Williams said it was pleasing to see water storage increasing by 10% in such a short time. “It seems like only yesterday we were staring down the barrel of emergency drought works and dam levels at around 13%,” he said. “Now, in a few short years

we have completed the Mardi-Mangrove Link and with the help of good rains have been able to increase storage levels to 60%.” Wyong Council director infrastructure and operations Mr Greg McDonald said the amount of water stored in the past two and a half months alone would supply the Central Coast for nearly 10 months. “Storage levels have increased by more than 20,000 million litres in the past two months, this is the

equivalent of nearly three full Mardi Dams or enough to fill more than 8,300 Olympicsized swimming pools,” he said. “More importantly it is enough to supply our entire community for nearly 10 months on the current water wise rules.” The Councils are encouraging everyone to get to know the Central Coast water story by visiting www.gwcwater.nsw.gov.au. Media Release, 27 May 2013 Wyong Council Media

Energy grant provided by State Government $50,000 grant for research, planning and feasibility studies associated with setting up a community-owned renewable energy project on the Central Coast has been provided by the NSW Government.

The grant will see the Central Coast Community Energy (CCCE) Association work with Gosford Council to install solar photovoltaic systems on Council owned facilities such as the Peninsula Leisure Centre. “Cooperation between the CCCE and the local council makes this project a ‘first of its kind’ alliance and the benefits of this

partnership and the solar project will include lower electricity operating costs, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and an enhanced profile for renewable energy in the region,” said Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein. “Funding these projects will help NSW reach the goal of sourcing 20% of its energy from renewable

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McFarland is Australian Independents’ candidate iagara Park resident Mr Douglas McFarland has been chosen by Australian Independents party leader Dr Patricia Petersen as the candidate to contest the seat of Robertson in the September election.

“Mr McFarland is passionate about representing Robertson,” said Dr Peterson. “He’s intelligent, socially progressive, up to speed with what people in his electorate want and need. “He knows what challenges people in the electorate of Robertson face every day because he faces them himself – he lives in the electorate, he runs a small business in the area; he’s a local,” she said. Mr McFarland said that he was attracted to the Australian Independents because the party was the only party in Australia for outlawing personal attacks and bullying, both inside and outside of the party, genuine representation, real accountability and democracy. “The Australian Independents party is based on respect – respect for fellow members and colleagues, respect for other politicians and respect

sources. Minister for the Environment Ms Robyn Parker said: “One of the biggest barriers community groups face when setting up a community-owned renewable energy project is a lack of finance for planning and feasibility studies.” “That’s why the NSW Government is pleased to support these projects that harness local knowledge and innovation and will ultimately improve the sustainability of communities’ local environments,” said Ms Parker. Media Release, 30 May 2013 Chris Holstein, Member for Gosford

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Work commences on waterfront redevelopment The ﬁrst sod at the $5.2 million Ettalong Waterfront redevelopment was turned on Friday, May 24, with Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill, Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein and Gosford mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna celebrating the start of the collaborative project. Ms O’Neill said this was a project of great pride for the entire community. “I’m very proud of this Federal Government’s investment in our region and it is a real boost for local residents and businesses in Ettalong. “The redevelopment of the Ettalong Beach Foreshore will help us to showcase the natural beauty of our area and will allow both locals and visitors a better chance to share the great lifestyle we enjoy here on the Central Coast,” Ms O’Neill said. Mr Holstein also welcomed the redevelopment. “This project is long overdue, and will be appreciated by both

The future of the Hardys Bay RSL and Citizens Club will be discussed at an extraordinary general meeting from 10am on Sunday, June 16.

Water rates to increase by seven percent per annum The NSW Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has announced new water, sewerage and stormwater drainage prices for Gosford City for the next four years. Gosford Council’s director water and sewer Mr Rod Williams said Gosford Council welcomed IPART’s ﬁnal report as it would allow Council to get on with the job of maintaining and improving water and sewerage services for the community. The new prices will result in a gradual price increase of 28.0% or $297 over the four year period from July 1, 2013, to June 30, 2017, for

Future of Hardys Bay RSL Club to be discussed

The meeting will provide an update on the current negotiations to sell the property of the club and enter into an agreement which would allow it to continue to trade at its present location. Should these negotiations be unsuccessful, it is highly likely that the club would be forced to close, according to Hardys Bay Residents Group spokesman Mr Allan Wilson. Whatever the outcome of the meeting, the club will require funds to meet its own current liabilities, including entitlements to the staff who are presently working, he said. The club was built in 1983 and houses an 80-plus seated restaurant, lounge bar, gaming room with 15 poker machines, a covered barbecue area, verandas and car parking for over 40 vehicles. “Over the years, a number of fine chefs have graced the club’s restaurant and added

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their individual imprimatur to their respective menus,” said Mr Wilson. “These have included, for instance, highly respected names such as Alex Herbert, Brian Lizotte and Michael Stride. “In more recent times, the Bay Leaf Bistro, as it is now known, has benefited from a cosmetic makeover, giving it a fresh new appearance,” he said. A fundraising function is also being planned for the club for Saturday, June 29, which will feature a performance from a well-known band.

“It will provide the guests with an opportunity to enjoy the excellent food provided by the restaurateur, Dorothee Meyer, who has injected new flavours acquired from her French background,” said Mr Wilson. “It will also enable the patrons to dance the night away and drink a toast to the health and future well-being of this local symbol which has provided so much relaxation for the public for so long,” he said. Email, 6 Jun 2013 Allan Wilson, Hardys Bay Residents Group

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The Brooklyn Community Association had asked the Member for Hornsby Mr Matt Kean “to take steps to relieve parking congestion at Brooklyn” by moving the centre’s adult pick-up point from Brooklyn to Patonga. Announcing the monitoring plan, Mr Kean said the centre had been hosting school and community groups for 75 years. “These visitors are important for the local Brooklyn community as they bring much-needed business to local shops and cafes. “The Centre is an asset to the village’s tourism industry and we’re happy to work together with the community so everyone can enjoy this beautiful part of the Hawkesbury region. “We don’t believe our clients are causing any problems with parking in Brooklyn – the majority are school children who arrive by bus.” However, Brooklyn Community Association president Mr Robert Arnold said there was a “major parking problem in Brooklyn”. “We have a range of people

who utilise parking for a holiday or multi-day holidays. “We want to look at how the longer term parking can be better handled,” he said. Mr Arnold said conversations had taken place with Mr Kean about a study into Brooklyn’s parking issues and a plan was in place to perform the study. “The Broken Bay Sport and Recreation Centre in Patonga is just one of the parking issues of about half a dozen different parking requirements that we have. “We want to provide parking for people who are catching the train as well. “Our goal is that if we have medium-term, long-term parking then we move that off what is now our best short-term visitor parking place. “The parking for people travelling to Patonga is right in the centre of Brooklyn so I understand why it is a big issue for the people involved. “These issues have been in Brooklyn for many years and parking has been an issue for many years and there are quite a few people who are passionate about these issues.” Media Statement, 5 Jun 2013 Matt Kean, Member for Hornsby Kaitlin Watts, 23 May 2013 Interviewee: Robert Arnold

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The Woy Woy Peninsula Community Garden will celebrate its first birthday with a Winter Solstice Workshop on Saturday, June 22, from 1.30pm to 3.00pm. “The group started work on clearing the site just over a year ago, and our first official plantings in the raised garden beds took place on the winter solstice last year,” said garden coordinator Ms Jill Meredith. Thanks to a community builders grant from Gosford Council, the group has been able to build more raised garden beds, build

Cockle Bay Towns has been identified under the State Government’s Priority Sewerage Program to improve sewerage services where on-site systems pose environmental and public health risks. Property owners will have the opportunity to discuss the project with council staff at an upcoming open day.

Sports camp parking to be monitored The NSW Government has announced it will monitor visitor parking locations for the Broken Bay Sport and Recreation Centre at Little Patonga and implement changes if necessary.

a sensory herb circle, provide seating and a colourful mural for the shed. “Our workshop will be on organic and permaculture principles and how to improve the soil,” said Ms Meredith. “It will be led by local horticulturist Adam McCall, who helped design the garden layout,” she said. The workshop is available by gold coin donation, but enquiries and bookings should be made to Jill Meredith on 4344 2704. Email, 3 Jun 2013 Jill Meredith, Woy Woy Peninsula Community Garden

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he provision of improved sewerage services to residents of Empire Bay, Bensville and Kincumber South is one step closer, with Gosford Council lobbying the NSW State Government to reduce costs for property owners within the designated service area.

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for cutting red tape and administrative requirements for small business. “All Australian Independents party candidates, including myself, will fight in parliament to see these issues addressed. “Some political parties are for a moratorium on CSG, but this is just a delay. “The Australian Independents party has the strongest anti-CSG policy in Australia as we understand the urgent need to protect our wineries, drinking water, farmers, agricultural industry and food export market. “The Australian Independents party is listening to the Australian electorate; our party is listening to the constituents of Robertson – we need a ban on CSG and we need it right now,” he said.

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for the community. “As an Australian Independents candidate, I will continue to listen to what the electorate of Robertson wants and, if elected, will go into parliament and fight for them. “The Australian Independents party is serious about accountability. “We don’t accept donations from corporations or unions and we don’t accept individual yearly donations of over $500 as we are against corruption. “We only endorse community driven policies and our constitution stipulates that I, as a candidate, can and will only adopt policies that the majority of constituents in Robertson want; the party is serious about democracy and so am I,” he said. “The majority of people in every electorate of Australia, including Robertson, are for gay marriage, for an outright ban on CSG, for ending homelessness and

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Dry July 2013 to benefit Central Coast or the first time, Central Coast Local Health District has been selected as a beneficiary of Dry July 2013 and has invited the local community to join in the appeal to raise funds for Central Coast adult cancer patients.

The first person to put his hand up to participate was the District’s chief executive Mr Matt Hanrahan. “We’re thrilled to be part of Dry July 2013, and to know that funds directed to us via Dry July will benefit our local community,” said Ms Hanrahan. “I invite and encourage everyone to join me in raising money for CoastCanCare, an exciting initiative designed to improve the patient environment that will also assist our patients in coping with their treatment.” Dry July is a not-for-profit organisation determined to improve the lives of adults living with cancer through an online social community giving up alcohol for the month of July. Dry July funds directed to the Central Coast will be used to introduce, enhance and improve services and programs such as nutritional care, physical therapies, exercise and lethargy, symptom management and other individual and group interventions and services. “We are also very grateful for the support of the local media who have jumped on board to get the Dry July message

out and to encourage people, including local celebrities, to either sign up to participate or to support those that have,” Mr Hanrahan added. “So head to the Dry July website and get involved. “You could set up a team with friends, family or work colleagues or join an existing team then let everyone know so they can donate to support you. “Remember to nominate Central Coast LHD – CoastCanCare as the beneficiary. “You also have the option of donating directly to CoastCanCare by searching for Central Coast Local Health District – CoastCanCare on the website and by following the prompts.” Last year the Dry July Foundation hit the milestone of having raised over $10 million over five years of the campaign. The Central Coast Local Health District’s CoastCanCare program is one of 31 beneficiaries that will benefit from the fundraising efforts of thousands of Australians and ambassadors. Media Release, 6 Jun 2013 Jan Richens, Central Coast Local Health District

Jenny Macklin speaks on disability insurance scheme eople with disability, their families and carers came together in Erina on Tuesday, June 11, to celebrate DisabilityCare Australia, the national disability insurance scheme, being rolled out across NSW.

The Minister for Disability Reform Ms Jenny Macklin joined Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill at the Erina Centre to update local residents on the next steps to make DisabilityCare a reality on the Central Coast. The 2013-14 Federal Budget provided $14.3 billion over seven years to 2018-19 to roll out DisabilityCare Australia nationally, on top of existing Commonwealth disability funding. Ms Macklin said the agreement reached with the NSW Government last year meant DisabilityCare would launch in the Hunter on July 1 this year, and progressively roll out across the state by July 2018. “DisabilityCare Australia will benefit about 2,500 people with disability, their families and carers here in the Gosford region,” Ms

New personal training studio in Gosford new personal training studio in Gosford officially opened its doors on Wednesday, May 1.

Boss Health and Fitness, located in Watt St, provides personal training services to the aged, disabled, children and general population who are looking at gaining mobility, weight loss or fitness. “We pride ourselves on offering a unique and private one on one experience to clients who may be intimidated or embarrassed by larger gym settings, that is our point of difference,” said owner and head trainer Erin Cheek. “We offer individual personal training or small That

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Macklin said. “DisabilityCare will give local people peace of mind that if they have, or their child or loved one has a significant and permanent disability, they will get the care and support the need, when they need it. “By July 2018, DisabilityCare Australia will provide more support to about 150,000 people with disability in NSW, and more choice and control over how they receive that support.” Ms Macklin said the Federal Budget also provided long term funding for DisabilityCare Australia through an increase to the Medicare Levy of 0.5% and through responsible savings measures. “The Gillard Government has made the responsible decisions that are needed to fund DisabilityCare for the long term. “This unprecedented funding security gives people with disability, their families and carers on the Central Coast the certainty they deserve.” Ms O’Neill said DisabilityCare would be especially important for local families with children who have a disability, as

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he NSW Department of Education and Communities has announced that the new $20.5 million Gosford Public School will open on the first day of term two next year

Construction of the new school has been underway since October last year, with slight delays moving the date to the beginning of term two next year. The changed movein date means Gosford Public School students will commence the 2014 school year in their normal surroundings, allowing the

oly Cross Catholic Primary School has received a Highly Commended award in the 2013 Reconciliation Art competition.

The artwork was created by Year 5 students in library lessons and was titled Reconciliation-Words. Year 5 children were asked to think of one word that came to mind after listening to the story ‘Stolen Girl’ by Trina Saffioti which is a fictional story based

on the truth of the Stolen Generation. The children then listened to the story ‘Tom Tom’ by Rosemary Sullivan, a happy story of a little boy living in his community with his family. As a result of the award, the school has won a book prize donated by Phoenix

Library Supplies. The students’ work can be viewed at the free exhibition at Gosford Regional Gallery until July 14. Newsletter, 4 Jun 2013 Gerard McGilvray, Holy Cross Catholic School

Green Point success at CSSA cross country number of Green Point Christian College students travelled to the Sydney International Equestrian Centre on Friday, May 31, to compete in the CSSA Cross Country competition.

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respectively. Jacob Villablanco, Josh Barned and Dan Drennan combined to win the team’s event in the 12 years boys’ category. Newsletter, 6 Jun 2013 Matthew Drennan, Green Point Christian College

primary school time to set up the new school during term one and then relocate to the new school in term two. To minimise the disruption to Henry Kendall High School, the Department and builders are being cautious, which has delayed the project. Some works are taking

place when the school day finishes and on weekends. The revised timeframe for Gosford Public’s opening has been developed in consultation with principals of both schools. Media Release, 5 Jun 2013 Liam Thorpe, NSW Education and Communities

Professional development for teachers t Philips Christian College junior school teachers have been spending time in other St Philips’ classrooms recently as part of a professional development program currently underway at the school.

“In any school, and in any class in any school, there is always a wide variety of children with different needs, some with learning difficulties, some gifted and talented and many in between with different learning styles, interests and strengths,” said principal Ms Michelle Kelly. “One of the best forms of

professional development is observing other great teachers in action and creating networks with other passionate classroom practitioners. “Whilst this may mean a little disruption to classes by having casuals to give them release time, I believe it will only be of benefit in the long term.

“It also gives our wonderful teachers a bit of time to catch their breath and reflect on their own teaching practice and discuss with each other ways to optimise their strengths in their own teams,” she said. Newsletter, 7 Jun 2013 Michelle Kelly, St Philips Christian College

Point Clare walk to school day round 40 Point Clare Public School students participated in Walk to School Day on Tuesday, May 28.

“It took approximately 35 mins to walk along the bike path from Fagans Park via Point Clare Station and the lights,” said Point Clare Public School principal Mr David Harris. “Everyone enjoyed the opportunity to stroll to school and a hearty band of

volunteer parents were on hand to welcome us with a healthy breakfast. “For safety reasons it is recommended that students do not walk to school alone, but it is a great pursuit if a couple of friends or neighbours walk together. “Thanks particularly

to Amanda Cashion, Jo Monaghan and Angela Mitchell for their organisation of the event. “We know that next year will be even bigger,’ said Mr Harris. Newsletter, 28 May 2013 David Harris, Point Clare Public School

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Out & About

Boer War Commemoration

Brackets and Jam co-founder dies rackets and Jam co-founder Mr Greg Cole passed away on Saturday, May 31, after battling serious health issues for some time.

“We who knew him will all have fond memories of Greg and know that his path was not an easy one,” said Brackets and Jam committee member Mr Noel Plummer. “He is at peace now. “In Greg’s own words ‘Om shanti - love to all’.

“Rest easy our friend, we will miss you.” Brackets and Jam organisers have dedicated the next concert on Kincumba Mountain to Mr Cole. “Co-incidentally, but very fittingly the music we present to you on Friday,

June 21, has themes of ecology, earthiness and peace from three wonderful acts: Ecopella, Sound From Earth and Novakayn,” said Mr Plummer. Email, 8 Jun 2013 Noel Plummer, Brackets and Jam

Cyberia on at Green Point

reen Point Christian College students in Year 8 will be treated to a play by Brainstorm Productions called ‘Cyberia’ on Wednesday, June 19.

The play highlights some of the complex issues surrounding the misuse of technology and the damage

caused by cyber bullying. The play is intended to promote discussion and give students guidelines

Baby and Kids Market in Terrigal Baby and Kids Market will be held at the Scholastic Sports Stadium in Terrigal on Sunday, June 23, from 9am to 12pm.

Over 70 stalls will be selling preloved clothes, toys, books, shoes, cots, highchairs and prams. There will also be a handful of local businesses showcasing their creations for the first time.

Kids will be entertained with face painting and dancing with Freckles the Funky Clown. Email, 12 Jun 2013 Jennifer Harrison, Baby and Kids Market

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Boer War Commemoration Ceremony was held in the Gosford Memorial Park on Thursday, May 30, which saw around 200 people attend.

Organiser Ms Kay Williams was the Master of Ceremonies with Gosford Public School’s band providing the music. The Commemorative address was given by Lt Col David Deasey from the NSW National Boer War Memorial Association Committee. Father Rod Bower from Gosford Anglican Church

read the prayers and led the singing of the National Anthem. In attendance were students from Gosford Primary School, their parents, members of the community, descendants and representatives of ex service organisations, Legacy and Department of Veterans Affairs.

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5 Lands Walk expected to be the best yet his year’s 5 Lands Walk, to be held on Saturday, June 22, is expected to be a fabulous day, according to 5 Lands Walk president Mr Con Ryan.

“The long range weather forecast is very positive for that day, there are plenty of whales swimming past the beaches and record numbers of walker registrations are being made,” said Con. The 5 Lands Walk is a free cultural festival that is operated by an army of volunteers throughout the day. The first event will begin at 8am at MacMasters Beach before festivities move onto Copacabana, Captain Cook Lookout, Avoca Beach, North Avoca and will finish in Terrigal at around 5pm. “We’re delighted with the level of interest shown in this year’s event,” said Con. “We’re putting on a great show and even though it’s a 10km walk, we are making sure that everyone can participate. “With help from local hero, paralympic gold medallist Liesl Tesch we’re improving access for people with disabilities to festival events at each of the lands. “And anyone who doesn’t feel they can walk the full 10kms along our breathtaking coastline can use our free shuttle bus

service, or just drive to their selected venues. “It’s always a happy crowd of people connecting with each other, the community and our country. “We’re showcasing the culture and food of five ethnic communities; Chinese, Latino, Irish, African and Filipino. “There’s an overarching Aboriginal connection featuring story, ceremony and food. “This year, Darkinjung elder Gavi Duncan will explain the cultural significance of each of the five lands. “Gavi will share the story of each site as food gathering, ceremony, occupancy and burial places. “The art and photography exhibitions show what a talented community we are. “There’s just so much on, the best thing to do is check our website 5landswalk. com.au. “It tells you what’s on and where, and information about the route.” Media Release, 13 Jun 2013 Con Ryan, 5 Lands Walk

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Community Centre Centre Tourism Information Centre West Gosford RSL Narara Narara Community Centre Kariong Narara Service Station Central Coast Regional Parsons Rd Development Corporation Narara Valley Nursery Chemist Narara Valley shops Kariong Cafe Narara Take Away Forresters Beach Kariong Liquor Store Narara Home Central Retirement village Kariong Neighbourhood Service Station - Manns Centre Rd/Merinee Rd Green Point Kariong Supermarkets Aldi Kariong Tavern Niagara Park Broadlands Langford Drive Service Multi Sports Centre Green Point Christian Station Niagara Park Community College Mt Penang Tourist Centre Green Point Community information Centre Niagara Park Library Centre Shell Service Station Niagara Park Primary Green Point Village School Mr Catering-Greenway cafe Kincumber Niagara Park Shopping Brentwood Village Centre Gosford Holy Cross Catholic Primary Sara Lee Bite Me Take Away School Niagara Park Tavern Caltex Service Centre Kincumber High School Jenny Gee School Wear Central Coast Leagues Kincumber Hotel Club Kincumber Library North Gosford Ducks Crossing Kincumber Nautical Village Hinterland Real Estate Publications Kincumber Primary School Network Video Duttons Tavern Kincumber Shopping North Gosford Private Gosford Bowls Club Centre Hospital Gosford High School Fresko Fruits North Gosford Shops Gosford Hospital Multi Purpose Community Gosford Hotel Centre Mangrove Gosford Library Shell Service Station General Store Gosford Police South Kincumber Shops Headquarters Take away Food Outlets Peats Ridge Gosford Senior Citizen Corrugate Café Centre Kulnura Gosford Showground General Store Point Clare Gosford Tafe Aldi Gosford Uniting Church Laguna Acorn Garden Centre Imperial Centre General Store Aubrey Downer Little Bottler Chemist Monti’s Lisarow Fairhaven Services My Cafe Imperial Centre B.J Howes Metal land Meat Discounter Public School Lisarow High School Liquor Shop RSL Retirement Village and Lisarow Plaza Shopping

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Out & About

Political comedy play about Gosford

Some of the The Gosford Project performers

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Some of the The Gosford Project performers

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Bush Stone-curlew booklet launched

he launch of a Bush Stone-curlew information booklet was held on Saturday, June 15, at the Davistown Progress Hall.

The launch of the booklet, titled ‘The Bush Stonecurlew on the Central Coast of NSW, Conversations and Conservation’ included a bird watching walk, talks from experts, a captive curlew from the Australian Reptile Park, morning tea and a free copy of the booklet. Bush Stone-curlew project officer Ms Narelle Leite said: “The Bush Stone-curlew is a native bird species that occurs around Brisbane Water.” “It was once a common species found across NSW, however, since European settlement and expansion of the urban environment, much of its habitat has been destroyed. “At the same time, predators such as foxes, dogs and cats, have been

introduced. “As a result, the numbers of Bush Stone-curlew throughout NSW have drastically declined and now they occur only in isolated patches on the Central Coast. “The booklet is intended to raise the profile of the Bush Stone-curlew and give an overview of what we know about the birds.

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Art

Not for Profit Organisations Directory

Central Coast Art Society 4363 1044 Lectures, demonstrations and discussion. Weekly paint-outs Tuesdays Koolewong, Point Clare & Tascott Progress 4349 5860 for locations Association Workshops - 4363 1820 Aims to provide resources for 9.30am - 12.30pm 1st and 3rd communication. Wed Social Meetings 1.30pm Special guests, community 4th Wed Gosford City Arts involvement, heritage, Centre. diversity, education, 4325 1420 safety and small business publicity@artcentralcoast.asn.au opportunities. Community Groups Point Clare Community Hall 2nd Thurs Bi Monthly. ABC - “The Friends” 0411 266 325 Support group for Public Broadcaster. Aims. safeguard ABC’s independence, funding, & standards. Meetings through the year + social afternoons Well-known guest speakers 4341 5170 www.fabcnsw.org.au

Central Coast Lapidary Club Inc. Learn silverwork, Cabochons, Faceting, Enamelling, Stone Tumbling and Polishing Fieldtrips and fossicking Weekly Workshops Tue, Thur & Sat 9 - 2.30pm Thur 7 - 10pm 4362 2246

Meals on Wheels Delivered meals and flexible food options for people with a functional disability 4382 9401 Central Coast Prostate Cancer Support Group (Gosford) Meet last Friday Month Terrigal Uniting Church 380 Terrigal Drive, Terrigal 9.30am to 12 noon 4367 9600 www.pcfa.org.au

Sydney Welsh Choir Cultural not for profit organisation performing at concerts and various venues to promotoe the Welsh culture with our singing, also performing for charity fund raising. 4369 3378

Central Coast Prostate Cancer Support Group (Wyong) Meet last Monday Month Wyong Golf Club Pacific Highway Wyong 10.30am to 12 noon 4356 9300 www.pcfa.org.au

Computer Groups

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AACC Computer Club Inc.

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Help with Computing problems - Program demos + Q&A sessions. Monthly meetings held from Feb to Nov 2nd Wed Windows 7 to 10pm Narara Valley H S, Community Care Fellowship of First Fountains Rd, Narara Services - Central Coast Fleeters Central Coast 4th Thurs Social + Windows Memory lane - Doing things For anyone interested in 12.15 – 3.15pm East Gosford together Café early history or early family Progress Hall, Webb Rd For people with memory histories. Don’t need to be a 4362 1918 or 4324 2740 loss & their carers to enjoy a First Fleeter. secretary@aacc.asn.au relaxing coffee morning with Wyong RSL Club 2nd Sat others experiencing similar 10:30am 4323 1849 Seniors Computer Club circumstances Central Coast Inc. 10am to 11.30am Central Coast Family Beginners class PC or Mac Caroline Bay Brasserie - East History Society Inc. Mon or Tues. Classes Mon to Gosford 2nd Wednesday All the resources, information Fri for most programs – see 4324 4244 website. 10am – 12md or 1pm and advice needed to study your family’s history available. - 3pm Kincumber & District Gosford Politics 8 Russell Drysdale St, East Neighbourhood Centre. Mthly in the Pub Gosford. 1st Sat 1pm Lions Come and solve the problems Meetings, Guest Speaker at Community Hall E Gosford Kincumber Hotel 1st Mon of the world over a friendly 4324 5164 4369 2530 drink and a bite to eat. Guest www.centralcoastfhs.org.au speakers. Garden Club First Thurs 6pm Dutton’s Music Erina Heights Tavern 161 Mann St, Gosford Soundwaves Garden Club 0438 363 108 Men’s acapella 4 part Meet at 10am 3rd Fri harmony chorus - for all ages, each Month Rotary Club of all welcome 7:00pm Mon Meetings and garden visits Kariong/Somersby Central Coast Leagues Club informal and friendly. International service club 0405 030 945 New members welcome improves lives of communities randtbale@bigpond.com 4384 6750 in Australia and overseas. Fun-filled activities, fellowship Health Groups Spirit of the Coast and friendship breakfasts. singers Alcoholics Anonymous Phillip House, 21 Old Mount Small A Cappella Vocal If you want to drink, Penang Rd (opp Shell) - Fri Ensemble. All welcome that’s your business. 7:15am 4340 4529 Every Wed 7.15 - 9.30pm. If you want to stop, kersuebay@philliphouse.com.au Central Coast Leagues Club that’s our business. 0400 801 554 Meet every Sat - Progress U3A Central Coast or 0412 820 484 Hall Ronald Ave, Wyoming Mature age people are 8pm invited to participate in a Political Party 4323 3890 wide range of courses to Central Coast Greens broaden the mind and make Branch of Greens NSW, Dying with Dignity NSW, new friends active regarding ecological Central Coast 0408 704 701 sustainability, social and Working to give those www.centralcoast.u3anet.org.au economic justice, peace and suffering unrelievedly from non-violence, grassroots terminal or incurable illness Wyoming democracy and getting the legal right to request & Community Centre elected 3rd Thur receive medical help to die Programs and activities incl. centralcoast.nsw.greens.org.au Quarterly Meetings Tai Chi, Yoga, Zumba, Blokes centralcoastgreens@gmail.com 4369 8053 Breakfast’s, Community Markets, Out of School Hours Care, Play Group 4323 7483 manager@wyomingcc.org.au

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difference! See a country from the inside and change the way you see the world. Travel in small groups and stay with friends in 370 clubs around the world. We in turn host small groups from other clubs. 4399 3625 4388 9435 www.friendshipforcecentralcoast.asn.au

Women’s Groups Girl Guides Women 18 + needed for leadership & admin roles. Make a contribution to the young women of tomorrow, share your skills and make new friends. No previous experience required, full training available. 4328 3247 Country Women’s Association (CWA) Quilting, patchwork, spinning, knitting, crochet and more 9-2pm Every Fri, Opposite Terrigal Bowling Club 4385 9503 4384 3696 Gosford RSL Ladies Indoor Bowls Social indoor bowls Frid 10am - 2pm RSL Club 4344 5812 0412 773 441 Gosford RSL Sub-branch Women’s Auxiliary Raise money for the welfare of veterans and their families. RSL Club West Gosford 4th Mon 2pm 4323 7336 Inner Wheel Club of Gosford North Women making a difference with friendship, personal service and international understanding. Social activities combined with fund raising for local, national and international projects. 2nd Wed 7pm Phillip House Kariong 4324 7176

Gosford Business Develop confidence by Improvement District improving your speaking skills. Meetings are entertaining and Aims to make Gosford a safer, cleaner, commercially vibrant, educational. attractive regional city through gosfordnorthiw@live.com.au regular festivals and events, Coastal mthly markets, beautifi cation Communicators Inner Wheel Club and business retention Toastmasters Club of Terrigal 1st and 3rd Sats Avoca Beach projects. Markets 2nd Sat & Share friendship, social seasonal events throughout Bowling Club 10.15am. the year. 200 Mann St Gosford activities as well as fundraising 4341 6842 for local, national and 4322 7726 jancummings@y7mail.com international projects. info@gosford.com.au 2nd Tues, 7pm Terrigal Rotary Blue Gum Flat Hall, Duffy Road Terrigal Indoor Bowls Toastmasters 4384 1553 Mixed Social Mthly meetings 1st and 3rd terigalinnerwheel@gmail.com Mon 7.30-9.30pm Ourimbah Central Coast Leagues Club Come learn this friendy game RSL Soroptimist for all ages! 4362 7227 International 5 sessions weekly SI is a dynamic organisation 4363 2360 43686811 Brisbane Waters for professional and business Breakfast Toastmasters women, through advocacy, Matcham Garden Club Club Monthly Meetings and Garden awareness and action. 2nd 8:30am-10:30am Thur 6:45pm - Breakers Visits with speakers and 2nd and Last Sat each month Country Club, Dover Rd discussions relating to rare - The Hive and Library Erina Wamberal and unusual plants. Shopping Centre 4367 6331 New comers welcome 0459 240 183 sibrisbanewater@siswp.org Every 2nd Thur 12noon to 2.30pm Diggers@The Entrance Kincumber View Club 4361 6292 Toastmasters For ladies looking for a place Convenient daytime meetings to make friends. Interesting Wamberal Garden Club 2nd and 4th Mondays speakers, lunch, bus trips, Inc movie days and home 10am 3rd Tue related outing following week functions. 4th Tues Davistown RSL Club 11am Visitors Welcome 4369 7363 Terrigal Rotary Hall 4384 5193 Terrigal View Club 4385 2205 Luncheon meeting followed Travel by a guest speaker 1st Wed, Also outings and functions Friendship Force mthly. Breakers Club Dover Central Coast Rd Wamberal A travel club with a 4358 5500

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Coast Community News - June 18, 2013 - Page 19

NAISDA to present midyear show he 2013 NAISDA midyear show, Breaking Ground, will be held from June 25 to 27 at NAISDA Dance College, Mt Penang Parklands, Kariong.

The show was named Breaking Ground in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the presentation of the Yirrkala Bark petitions to the Federal Parliament. The choreographers responded to this theme with works that look at overcoming obstacles, making new discoveries and exploring new ideas. The midyear show was traditionally a time for the developing artists to show their emerging choreographic skills. Other works to be presented include “Conversations – a work in progress” choreographed

by Dance co-ordinator Raymond Blanco and an excerpt from artist in residence Gary Lang’s work “Mokuy (Travelling of the Soul)”. There will also be works by contemporary urban dance teacher Pam Williams, ballet teacher Francoise Angenieux and a contemporary work by Chenoa De Vries. The finale will be a Torres Strait Island work for the male developing artists, choreographed by Sani Townson. Email, 3 Jun 2013 Jennifer Dakers, NAISDA

Iquail Shaheed and a group of NAISDA Developing Artists

Whimsy Brigade needs materials

The Gosford Diary For events in post code areas 2250, 2260 and 2251 If you’ve got something happening in Gosford LGA area over the next few weeks, let us know about it and we’ll list it here for you, for free. Contact details are on page 2.

he Gosford Business Improvement District (GBID) and The Whimsy Brigade are calling for donations of materials for an arts project currently underway in Gosford City.

“We would like any spare wool or yarns to kick start this project, as well as any crafting supplies such as glue, twine, paddle pop sticks, glitter or paint you may have lying around,” said GBID manager Mr Paul Brasch. To donate, deliver items to the Rhythm Hut in Gosford or to Marni Franks at Frankenstein’s Fabrics, also in Gosford. To get involved, phone Jenna on 0498 019 889 or e-mail Jenna.Trostle@gmail.

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Pre loved treasure stalls to be included in Gosford Market mix

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osford City Markets will be expanding its range of stalls during the months of July and August with a Pre-Loved Treasure Trove Corner.

“We have created a Pre-loved Treasure Trove Corner based on a number of calls we have received recently from the public and also on our Gosford City Markets Facebook page,” said Gosford Business Improvement District (GBID) manager Mr Paul Brasch. “The idea is to book a site prior to the Markets then bring down your preloved homewares so that market goers can pick up a bargain and the stall holder generates some extra cash. “Since the theme of the Gosford City Markets is Handmade, Homemade,

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Highland dancing school celebrates 50 years

he June Jam held in Kibble Park on Saturday, June 8, was a huge success, according to Gosford Business Improvement District manager Mr Paul Brasch.

he Veronica Law School of Highland Dancing (VLSHD) will celebrate its 50th year of teaching with festivities on Saturday, June 22, at Gosford RSL Club from 6:30pm. VLSHD principal Ms Veronica McFarland began teaching Highland Dancing traditions at the age of 16 at St John’s Church Hall in Dee Why. Since then, Ms McFarland has taught several hundred students, with many winning or placing in Highland Dancing championships. Numbers to the event are limited and bookings are essential. For more information, contact Kylie Kerr at vlshd@ downunderthekilt.com.

circle flash mob much to the delight of the crowd. “Some even joined in to create their own rhythmic beat. “The July Gosford City Markets are shaping up to be a huge event with a Jazz, Shiraz and Jumpers theme coming to Kibble Park on Saturday, July 13. “Look out for the talented Yarn Bombers who will be out in force to add a vibrant splash of colour to Gosford’s Winter scenery,” said Mr Brasch. Media Release, 12 Jun 2013 Paul Brasch, GBID

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Heat One of Discovered held

New phone app for walking tours new phone application that provides guided walking tours of the World Heritage-listed Old Great North Rd in Dharug National Park was launched by Environment and Heritage Minister Ms Robyn Parker on Wednesday, June 12.

Rod McCormack, Judge from Music Cellar Recording Studio; Maia Jelavic; Madeline Brooks; Buzz, Judge from SeaFm; Paz Riley; and Nic Kelly MC . These 3 contestants made it into the semi finals in October.

he Central Coast’s premier talent competition, Discovered, launched Heat One of its 2013 contest on Friday, June 7, at The Hub Youth Entertainment Venue, Erina Fair.

Heat Two will be held on July 5. The winners of the heat were Maia Jelavic, Madeline Brooks and Paz Riley who will go through to the semifinals in October. The event gives aspiring young vocalists between the ages of 12 and 24 the opportunity to win up to $15,000 in prizes

and become the 2013 ‘Discovery’. Now in its third year, Discovered has cemented its reputation for uncovering great local talent, with previous contestants including the 2012 winner of The Voice, Karise Eden. The Hub’s Youth Centre coordinator Mr Steve Knee said that Discovered

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provided an unparalleled opportunity for local young people. “The competition gives young people a platform to showcase their potential and hone their skills while performing in a state of the art venue. “This year, entrants will be competing for some amazing prizes to kick start their careers in the music industry. “They will also receive invaluable feedback from a panel of industry

professionals such as acclaimed producer Rod McCormack. “A number of contestants from previous years have gone on to gain national and international exposure and we are excited to see what new talent is out there waiting to be discovered in this year’s competition,” said Mr Knee. A percentage of the money raised from the event will support youth charity, Musicians Making A Difference. Media Release, 3 Jun 2013 Gosford Council Media

Ms Parker was joined by Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein for the launch of the Old Great North Rd iPhone app which offers visitors an interpretive walking experience of the Old Great North Rd, near Wiseman’s Ferry. “The Old Great North Rd is one of four historic sites that form the Australian Convict Sites World Heritage Property in NSW - including Old Government House and Domain in Parramatta, Cockatoo Island and Hyde Park Barracks,” said Ms Parker. “Visitors can choose either an ‘historic tour’ and hear stories from convicts and surveyors of the day who worked and built the road or a ‘modern tour’ delivered by a national parks ranger, an archaeologist, or an Aboriginal elder, who provide detailed information about the road and its construction. “These sections of the Old Great North Rd are considered the most spectacular and this app provides a fantastic way for visitors to experience the road and immerse themselves in the history of the area.” Mr Holstein said that

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the app contained tour information and maps with points where visitors could stop and hear stories via their phone; each location is identified along the road by a small plaque. “The NSW Government is committed to increasing visitor access, enjoyment of parks and a boost to local economies through tourism and visitation,” Mr Holstein said. “These digital and online initiatives offer exciting new ways for our visitors to easily plan, book and discover the wonderful natural and cultural experiences that can be found in NSW’s national parks,” he said. Download the free Old Great North Rd iPhone app at nationalparks.nsw.gov. au. Media Release, 12 Jun 2013 Chris Holstein, Member for Gosford

Open Mic Night new Open Mic Night will kick off at the Kincumber Hotel on Thursday, June 20, and will be held every Thursday thereafter from 7pm to 10pm.

The nights will be hosted by local musician Andrew Jacobs, who can be seen playing around the Central Coast, Sydney and Newcastle in the band ‘Snake Eyes’. Cover songs and original material is welcomed.

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Football school completes 24 hour challenge tudents from Mt Penang’s International Football School (IFS) have raised $2,000 for the school’s next Indigenous Native Garden Project after they cycled 2,000km in 23.45 hours.

The IFS 24 Hour Challenge saw 12 high school students relay race on spin bikes, the equivalent distance as riding from Kariong to the Sunshine Coast and back again. The challenge, led by Year 10 students Blake French and Bailey Mannix, aimed to raise $1,500 to create an indigenous inspired native garden for the public to enjoy at Mt Penang Gardens. “The students were exhausted after the ride

but never gave up and we finally raised $2000 for our next Indigenous Native Garden Project,” said IFS representative Mr Gavin Thomas. Principal Ms Laura Roberts said: “We’re so impressed with the initiative these students have shown.” “This was their idea and they did all the planning and organisation themselves. “We would also like to thank Genesis Fitness at Central Coast Leagues Club

for kindly donating the bikes for this event. “Senior students will act as mentors in leading the younger students in building the garden on land donated to us by Mt Penang Parklands. “Effectively every child in our school will contribute to creating the garden,” she said. Email, 13 Jun 2013 Gavin Thomas, International Football School

Lisarow HS win Swan Cup

he Central Coast Adventist School (CCAS) senior AFL boys’ team competed in the grand final of the Swan Cup against Lisarow High School on Monday, June 3, but lost by 10 points.

Lisarow, who had the return of some key players, came out firing and put two quick goals on the board. Later in the first half,

CCAS saw their first goal. In the second half, some CCAS boys put their bodies on the line for the team, but could not convert

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Narara PS in cross country arara Public School competed at the cross country zone carnival held in Wyoming earlier this month and had a number of students perform well.

Connor Gyorffy, who came fourth, will now represent the zone at the regional carnival. Other students who performed well were

Daniel Thompson who placed ninth, Flynn McCabe who placed 12th, Leo Aikins who placed 15th, Campbell Molony who also placed 15th and,

and Riley Molony, who placed 17th.

he $1.2 million final instalment for the upgrade of Pluim Park at Lisarow was officially handed over by NSW Minister for Sport and Recreation Mr Graham Annesley on Thursday, June 13.

Mr Annesley was joined by Member for the Entrance Mr Chris Spence, Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein and Member for Wyong Mr Darren Webber. “The football community of the Central Coast were made a promise prior to the 2011 election and today I’m very proud to say the NSW Government has honoured its $3 million commitment for the redevelopment of Pluim Park,” Mr Spence said. “The funding from the ClubGRANTS scheme has assisted Central Coast Football to upgrade the playing surfaces on three fields including drainage, irrigation and returfing, together with an extension to the car park,” Mr Spence added.

Minister for Tourism Major Events Hospitality and Racing Mr George Souris, who is responsible for the ClubGRANTS scheme, said the program helped local communities by allowing registered clubs to claim a maximum of 2.25% in tax rebates on their annual gaming machine profits over $1 million when they provide financial or in-kind support for locally-based community programs and services. “Category Three of the ClubGRANTS scheme was introduced to provide a contribution of gaming machine profits by clubs to a State wide funding pool to support large scale projects associated with sport, health and community infrastructure.

“The investment in Pluim Park is a great example of clubs contributing to the well-being of their local communities,” Mr Souris said. Minister Annesley said: “As Minister for Sport I’m always keen to see money invested in sporting infrastructure which provides an opportunity for more people to participate in sport and recreational activities.” “Apart from work on the playing surfaces the money has also provided new office space and amenities plus a much needed upgrade to the grandstand,” Mr Annesley said. Media Release, 13 Jun 2013 Laurie Alexander, Office of Chris Spence MP

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he Central Coast Mariners have given up an early lead to China’s Guangzhou Evergrande to go down 2-1 at Central Coast Stadium in the AFC Champions League Round of 16. It was a passionate display by the Mariners who fought hard for 90 minutes but Mitchell Duke’s opening goal was not enough to overcome goals to Paraguayan superstar, Lucas Barrios and Brazillian hit man Muriqui. The home side flew out of the box with early speed and looked to have caught the visiting side by surprise with an early goal to the enthusiastic Duke. Bernie Ibini held the ball up perfectly on the corner of the 18 yard box and precisely chipped to the back post where Duke made himself horizontal to the ground and got enough of his right boot on the ball to beat Zeng Cheng in front of the Evergrande goal just eight minutes in, to put the home side a goal up. The yellow and navy took it to the Chinese Southern Tigers from the first whistle and held the majority of the field position in the opening 20 minutes of play, which offered Guangzhou no chance to attack. Guangzhou’s first real chance fell in the 21st minute of play as Zheng Zhi fired a powerful shot at Mathew Ryan who pushed the bullet away with his chest. The follow up fell to Dario Conca who attempted to

shoot but a lunging Patrick Zwaanswijk deflected his effort behind. The sleeping giants of China awoke in the 28th minute through danger man Lucas Barrios who jumped on the end of a ball that bobbled out of a 50-50 challenge just inside the area and drove home a forceful volley to level the ledger 1-1. Guangzhou’s goal did not deter the attacking force of the Mariners who continued to press high in the opposition’s final third and pieced together some beautiful football, especially between Ibini, Duke and Daniel McBreen. Despite plenty of attacking football from both sides, the first half drew to a close with no change to the 1-1 score line. The second half opened and it was again the Mariners who ignited from the start as McBreen ran onto a mouthwatering through ball to hit first time from a tough angle but found the keeper. Although, the away side returned serve at the other end of the pitch, as Goa Lin leapt above the pack to almost pull off a freakish bicycle kick that Ryan did well to tip over his crossbar. The twenty minute period that followed was equally contested and half chances fell at either end through the likes of McBreen, McGlinchey and Gunagzhou’s defender Zhang Linpeng who moved forward to help out but nothing clear cut fell until the 67th minute where the Mariners’ fans were brought to their feet.

It was McGlinchey who drifted across the top of the 18-yard box where the defence was hesitant to jump in which allowed him to sneak through a clever ball to McBreen who turned and shot ﬁrst time but again found the gloves of Zheng. Like most of the match, the Mariners’ chance was countered at the other end quickly where Gao Lin

blasted a low and hard cross into the box which Muriqui charged and back-heeled. The chance looked as though it was going to just dribble over the line but Ryan did enough this time to squander the chance. Shortly after in the 76th minute, Muriqui had his chance to break the deadlock and put Guangzhou ahead and he did just that.

The skipper Zheng Zhi was the man who sent the cross in and it was chested down by Goa Lin for Muriqui to add the finishing touch with the inside of his boot and curled it by Ryan’s left hand giving him little chance to make a save. The tit for tat played its role once again and the Mariners did manage to burst straight back to the other end of the pitch, however they failed to convert, which allowed Muriqui to run away with possession shortly after. Muriqui’s break away could have easily hammered the nail in the coffin for the aggregate nature of the two-legged competition with another away goal, but Ryan stood tall and made a wonderful save to keep his team in the competition. In the 88th minute, Duke was almost the hometown hero as he struck a volley of his own from close range that squeezed through a group of players from both sides, but fortunately for Guangzhou, Zeng got down in time to stop the ball underneath him before it crossed the line. The 2-1 loss at home will make it a big ask for the Mariners to go across to China’s Tianhe Stadium and pick up a result, but all eyes now turn to May 22, where the sides will meet for the second leg to determine who qualifies for the quarter finals. After the match, Mariners’ coach, Graham Arnold said that the team had played very well but failed to take their chances and at this level, that was crucial. He said that both of the

opposition’s goals were from Mariners’ mistakes but that it was a huge effort by the Mariners against quality opposition. The visiting team was reportedly said to be worth $14m while the Mariners value is estimated to be around $2.5m. Guangzhou coach, Marcello Lippi praised the Mariners saying that they were a good team and very well organised. Graham Arnold said that the contest wasn’t over yet but the two away goals scored by the visiting said will make it a very difﬁcult task to overcome in China next week. Central Coast Mariners: 1 Mathew Ryan (gk), 2 Daniel McBreen, 3 Joshua Rose, 4 Pedj Bojic, 5 Zac Anderson, 6 Patrick Zwaanswijk, 7 John Hutchinson (c), 9 Bernie Ibini-Isei (29 Nick Fitzgerald 79’), 14 Michael McGlinchey, 18 Nick Montgomery (11 Oliver Bozanic 82’), 19 Mitchell Duke Yellow cards: Patrick Zwaanswijk G u a n g z h o u Evergrande: 5 Zhang Linpeng, 6 Feng Xiaoting, 10 Zheng Zhi, 11 Luiz Guilherme Da Conceicao Silva Muriqui, 15 Dario Leonardo Conca, 18 Lucas Ramon Barrios, 19 Zheng Cheng, 28 Kim Young Gwon, 29 Gao Lin (4 Zhao Peng 85’), 32 Sun Xiang, 37 Zhao Xuri (16 Huang Bowen 73’) Yellow cards: 16 Huang Bowen Attendance: 8953

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arara freestyle mogul skier Matt Graham will represent Australia at the XXII Winter Olympiad in Sochi Russia in February.

Graham’s qualiﬁcation followed his fourth placing in the FIS Freestyle Mogul Skiing World Championships held in March. He was beaten by the world number one, two and three skiers who ﬁnished in the current world rank order. Matt’s fourth placing at the World Championships at VOSS, Norway, back

in March capped off a successful northern winter for the 18-year-old. He managed three personal best performances along the way, which included a 10th place in a round of the World Cup in Deer Valley, USA; a seventh place at the Olympic Test Event - World Cup round at Sochi, Russia (the venue and course for the 2014 Winter Olympics) followed by the fourth place at the World Championships. Matt’s scholarship level with the Olympic Winter Institute of Australia (OWI) is now at Level A and he has

qualiﬁed for Tier 1 funding with the Australia Sports Commission. Only a few Central Coast Athletes have gone on to represent Australia and the Central Coast at Winter Olympic Games competition; including Paralympian skiers James Patterson in 1994 and 1998 and Shannon Dallas in 2006 and 2010 and an ice hockey representative, Rob Dewhurst in 1960. Matt will be the ﬁrst individual able bodied athlete to represent Australia from the Central Coast.

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The ﬁrst part of the program involved Matthew travelling to Perth last November, with a second camp to be held in Melbourne. Spinks, 18, was part of the Southern side coached by former Brisbane Lions Premiership player Chris Johnson. “There are plenty of good players in the program with players coming from State Leagues across Australia,” Spinks said

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Avoca, Kariong and Gosford all post wins in Union round ten

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Many medals won in Singapore Lifesaving Championship

ound 10 of the Central Coast Rugby Union competition was played on Saturday, June 15, with the Match of the Day between Avoca Beach and Warnervale at Woongarrah Oval.

After an intense and hard fought clash Avoca Beach were able to hang on to secure the win by 29 points to 24. Warnervale led for almost 60 minutes of the match but it was the visitors who were able to finish the stronger and record the win. There was nothing in the first half between the two sides. It was proving to be a very tough encounter with no quarter given or asked for. The score line at halftime indicated the closeness of the match with Warnervale only leading by 12 points to 10 at the break. Best players for Avoca Beach during this period were lock Tim Maxwell, while centre Dan Reihana was always solid and halfback Mitch Ward was always a danger. Warnervale also had several good players. None were better than five-eight Josh Rennie, who directed his team’s play well, while halfback Dylan Acreman and flanker Moanna Talakai played their usual strong games. Talakai scored two tries in what was a most convincingly strong individual effort. Warnervale continued to lead well into the second half before Avoca Beach was able to post several late tries to secure the win. The win sees Avoca Beach still on top of the ladder and setting the pace in this year’s Premiership race. Warnervale’s efforts proved that they are here to stay and remain in fourth spot in what is developing into a most interesting quest for Finals Series positions. The Entrance almost caused the upset of the season when they were very narrowly defeated by Kariong by 34 points to 31 at Joseph Banks Oval. Kariong just crept over the line in what proved a

most pulsating game of rugby. Kariong played the better rugby in the first half and went to the break leading by 24 points to 14 and it seemed at that stage that they would continue on to victory. They finally did get the win but it was so close at full time. The Entrance played some exceptional rugby early in the second half to get back to 31 points apiece late in the game and the match was up for grabs. The Entrance missed a couple of late attempts at penalty goal while Kariong was able to kick a penalty goal late in the match to get the win. Both teams scored five tries in the match and it was only the goal kicking that proved the difference. Best players for Kariong were fullback Sione Toki, lock Kawa Alou and prop Brendan Elliott. The Entrance were best served by fullback Adam Williams, prop Chris Rae and winger Ben Neville. The win by Kariong puts them just one point out of the Top Four on the ladder, while The Entrance proved they will be a real threat to all teams from now to the end of the season. Gosford returned to form with a convincing win over Woy Woy at Woy Woy Oval by 59 points to nil. Gosford dominated from start to finish. They were able to cross for nine tries in the match and at the same time kept the home side tryless. Gosford led by 26 points to nil at the halftime break and were then able to add to that score with a further 33 points in the second stanza. The win puts Gosford one point behind the frontrunners Avoca Beach in the Premiership battle. Media Release, 16 Jun 2013 Larry Thomson, Central Coast Rugby Union

hree Central Coast athletes have returned from a tour of Singapore as part of the Royal Life Saving Society Open Australian Representative Team, the Aussie Barras, where they competed in the 14th NUS Invitational Lifesaving Championships hosted by the National University of Singapore.

The week-long tour consisted of a number of training sessions, a coaching and officials workshop and concluded with the NUS Invitational Lifesaving Championships 2013. The Aussie Barras performed well in the extreme conditions with a number of meet records broken across the two-day

competition. Keelan Bridge of Mount Elliott placed first in the 200m Obstacle Race, third in the 200m Superlifesaver, third in the 100m Rescue Medley and fourth in the 100m Manikin Carry with Fins. Tim Schofield of Narara placed first in the 100m Rescue Medley, first in the

50m Manikin Carry, second in the 200m Obstacle Race, second in the 200m Superlifesaver and third in the 100m Manikin Tow with Fins and Tube. Tim and Keelan were also part of the team that placed first in the 4 x 50m Obstacle Relay and the 4 x 50m Medley Relay and Tim was part of the team that placed

first in the 4 x 25m Manikin Carry Relay. Rachelle King of Forresters Beach placed first in the 100m Manikin Carry with fins, 100m Rescue Medley, second in the 50m Manikin Carry and second in the 200m Superlifesaver. She was also part of the teams that placed first in the 4 x 25m Manikin Carry Relay and the 4 x 50m Medley Relay. Email, 11 Jun 2013 Jenny Schofield

Mariners’ fan forum in Gosford he Central Coast Mariners will hold a fan forum in Gosford at the Central Coast Leagues Club on Wednesday, August 21.

The forum is one of three being held across the Central Coast to provide supporters with the opportunity to engage with the Club as the reigning Hyundai A-League Champions seek to build upon the most successful on-field season in its history. The community forums will enable fans to air their ideas with the Club and hear from and quiz senior Mariners and Hyundai A-League management regarding the initiatives and plans in place to ensure football on the Central Coast continues to grow. Central Coast Mariners majority shareholder Mr Michael Charlesworth, Group general manager Mr Peter Turnbull and Head of Hyundai A-League Mr Damien de Bohun will be

present at each of the forums. And, in a show of commitment to the Club’s future and the people of the Central Coast, Football Federation Australia (FFA) CEO Mr David Gallop will attend the first fan forum to be held at Mingara Recreation Club on Monday, June 24. Mr Turnbull said the Club was eager to strengthen its bond with local supporters and connect with new fans. “These fan forums will provide us with the opportunity to interact with our supporters on a more personal level and provide them with briefings on Club initiatives from areas such as youth development and community engagement,” Turnbull said.

“But more importantly they are about us opening a two-way conversation with supporters, allowing them to provide input to our ideas and plans as we aim to build upon the foundations in place.” The Mariners fan forums will each be held in a different location on the Coast in a bid to provide as many supporters as possible with the opportunity to attend the discussions. “Each forum will have a particular theme,” Turnbull explained. ”We’ll start by looking at the Club’s place in the Hyundai A-League overall, before concentrating purely on Club matters in the second forum. “At the final forum in Gosford, we’ll look at the

outcomes generated from the discussions. “We’ll also be providing the opportunity for our new supporter group to discuss their initiatives,” he said. Central Coast Mariners staff will be present at all three forums to provide additional information to fans as necessary. The first forum will be held at the Mingara Recreation Club on Monday, June 24, with the second forum to be held at the Ettalong Beach Memorial Club on Monday, July 22. The final forum will be held at the Central Coast Leagues Club on Wednesday, August 21. All forums will begin at 7pm. Media Release, 5 Jun 2013 Central Coast Mariners Media