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Calga sand quarry expansion approval creates uproar he NSW Planning Assessment Commission (PAC) approved the Rocla sand quarry at Calga on Christmas Eve, just hours before they closed up shop for their holidays.

According to Australia Walkabout Wildlife Park general manager Ms Tassin Barnard, the NSW PAC said they considered the quarry’s impact on water, endangered animals, plants and ecosystems, the Aboriginal cultural landscape and ecotourism, and were happy to allow the quarry to proceed anyway. “They have declined a small part of the proposed operation, but approved the rest,” said Ms Barnard. Ms Barnard said that the Planning Department had completely disregarded Walkabout Park’s submissions that detailed the risks to Walkabout Park’s operations, including a $10 million new Gondwana Safari Park that would bring 90 new jobs to the Central Coast. “They think we will just have a good cry and then all get back in our boxes. “Well that’s not the way it’s going to work this time. “We have 28 days to appeal the decision and take it to the Land and Environment Court, and we will. “We have taken legal advice and are confident that the PAC’s decision will not stand up to legal scrutiny. “We understand the time and the financial risks involved but we are sick of the NSW Planning Department acting like it is above the law; it is not.

“It is time that the community took them on to show them that they are as much bound by the law as the rest of us,” said Ms Barnard. The planning process allows for a Land and Environment Court appeal within 28 days of a decision being made. “The PAC conveniently made their decision on December 23, and published it on December 24. “With the PAC closed until January 13, the Environmental Defender’s Office closed until January 6, politicians and lawyers all away on their Christmas breaks, and the community wanting to spend time with their families, the deadline of January 20 for launching an appeal is barely possible. “The NSW Planning Department has destroyed three of the last seven Christmases. “Rocla’s original Development Application in

2009, then their Preferred Project Plan in 2012, both hundreds of pages long, were released for community comment just before Christmas. “Doing this yet again smacks of bully tactics or, at the very least, complete disregard for the rights of the community,” said Ms Barnard. A PAC community meeting was held on November 18 which saw over 200 people attend and heard 33 registered speakers present concerns or opposition to the expansion of the quarry. Our Land Our Water Our Future Inc (OLOWOF) president Mr Paul Robert Burton said if the expansion was approved, the state government would be effectively declaring a civil rights war on its own community. “What is the benefit to the Central Coast Community?” Mr Burton asked. “This decision will have a

massive impact on so many people. “Under the previous Labor government, the planning system related to resources in NSW was dysfunctional and heavily favoured the resource sector; the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) has now shown it was corrupt as well. “The current Coalition government that was elected on its promise to rectify this situation has continued to use and expand on this same discredited planning system. “The PAC’s own information about the quarry expansion is a bucket full of holes with many unanswered questions and incorrect information about water allocation licenses. “Rocla’s own statement of ‘a most thorough investigation by competent people’, will most certainly be challenged,” claimed Mr Burton. Following on the back of a merit appeal from the

groups that submitted to the PAC, OLOWOF will also be lodging a court case against the existing quarry. “In matters like these, we have a legal system to determine the truth and I am convinced there are significant issues with Rocla, the NSW Office of Water (NOW) and the state government,” claimed Mr Burton. “As a united community we cannot believe this appalling situation and we have been forced to initiate a massive community campaign. “We know this may be a long hard battle but we are determined to fight for what is right and true and we will win. “We ask that local current Liberal representative Chris Holstein either step up and help the community he was elected to represent or resign from his position. “We also ask that all Central Coast political representatives from all parties actually represent those communities they were elected to represent. “Our political system has failed the people and we have had enough. ‘Not one local MP came to the original PAC meeting about a massive sand quarry that destroys far more than it creates. “If our elected representatives will not help, then the community will have to do their job for them.” Mr Burton announced that Camp Quoll was established on New Years’ Eve as an educational facility and peaceful direct action site in the vicinity of the Rocla Calga quarry. Community groups who

have established Camp Quoll, named after one of the threatened species known to inhabit the area of the proposed quarry expansion, are working in close contact with the police and other social services in this matter and plan to use the highest principles of Peaceful Direct Action (PDA). “A community cannot survive without its water, agricultural land, air, flora, fauna and its cultural connection with each other. “Despite the government’s false claims of significant local economic benefit, there is no long term benefit to the Central Coast community and ultimately there is no economy without an environment. “We invite all the Central Coast community to join this peaceful direct action. “Many are not even aware of the huge level of industrialisation planned for our region. “It’s not just about the sand quarry, it’s also the about Wallarah 2 long wall coal mine (threatening the water supply for over 350,000 Central Coast residents), the Mandalong long wall coal mine and Coal Seam Gas licenses across the entire Central Coast region including the ocean. It is about the entire Central Coast and our fundamental human right to protect our land our water and our future.” Media release, 8 Jan 2014 Paul Robert Burton, Our Land Our Water Our Future Media release, 31 Dec 2013 Tassin Barnard, Australia Walkabout Wildlife Park

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A number of outdoor activities for children aged ﬁve to 12 will be held in Brisbane Water National Park and Bouddi National Park throughout January as part of NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service’s school holiday program.

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Mary Mac’s Place celebrated Christmas with over 180 people attending its lunchtime Christmas celebration on Friday, December 20. “Many residents from the Peninsula and further aﬁeld enjoyed a wonderful Christmas lunch of ham, turkey, chicken, salads and all the usual Christmas trimmings,” said Mary Mac’s Place project ofﬁcer Ms Christine Burge. “Santa Claus attended the lunch and all children left with a gift, due to generous donations of toys from members of our community. “The atmosphere at the celebration was very warm and relaxed with volunteers and our companions all enjoying the day.

“We are fortunate to live in such a generous community with so many individuals and groups thinking of others at this time of the year. “Donations for this year’s Christmas celebration came from all areas of our community. “Many individuals dropped off hams and dry goods for hampers after they had done their shopping,” said Ms Burge. Members of the Mongols Motor Cycle Club delivered desserts for the luncheon and wished those attending a Merry Christmas. The members of the club said that coming to Mary Mac’s Place was a reality check for those becoming complacent with their lives and the day-to-day things so many take for granted.

On Tuesday, December 24, Mary Mac’s distributed hampers to those who attended for lunch. “In another example of our community thinking of others, children from the Avoca Beach Art Markets distributed sweets they had made to all those who attended,” said Ms Burge. Mary Mac’s Place is located at 100 Blackwall Rd, Woy Woy, and is an initiative of the St John the Baptist Parish at Woy Woy and supported by CatholicCare and local businesses, clubs and individuals. If you can donate or assist by volunteering please ring Christine at Mary Mac’s Place on 4341 0584. Media release, 24 Dec 2013 Christine Burge, Mary Mac’s Place

National Parks and Wildlife Service community relations officer Ms Susan Davis said that children can find out all about the coastline, discover the magic of the bush and learn about Aboriginal bush tucker on these activities. “We are very excited about our action-packed WilderQuest summer program with activities to be held in in Bouddi and Brisbane Water National Parks and Munmorah State Conservation Area throughout January. “WilderQuest is designed for kids aged five to 12 years and is supported by an iPad app. and online games, and encourages kids to combine outdoor exploration with technology,” said Ms Davis. There are five different WilderQuest activities which will be running over the school holidays in

the Gosford LGA. The Special Sea Creature Treasure Hunt will be held in Bouddi National Park on January, 10, 15 and 24 while the Special Waterbugs Detectives will be held in Brisbane Water National Park on January 9 and 21. Kids Beachcombing, art and craft will be held in Bouddi National Park on January 14 and 20, the Enchanted Forest will be also be held in Bouddi National Park on January 15 and the Aboriginal Bush Tucker and Tools will be held in Brisbane Water National Park on January 8, 17 and 22. Another activity for children is the Sounds of Summer on January 11 where they can explore the world of cicadas in Bouddi National Park. Cost is $15 per child with a discount for more children with the same adult. The meeting place will be given on booking, which can be made by phoning 4320 4205 by 12pm the day before. Email, 23 Dec 2013 Susan Davis, NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service

Eight people rescued on the water Eight people were able to return home safely thanks to the help provided by the volunteers from Marine Rescue Central Coast on Sunday, December 22. The volunteers responded to a call for help at around 10am from a ﬁve metre Halverson ski boat with an electrical fault in Waterfall Bay with four people on board. Marine Rescue skipper Roger

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assistance to return to the boat ramp in Erina Creek. Marine Rescue skipper Bob White and his crew on rescue boat Central Coast 21 towed the vessel to Caroline Bay where it was passed on to the smaller Central Coast 12 to complete the tow under the Punt Bridge and the shallow waters in Erina Creek. Media release, 22 Dec 2013 Ron Cole, Marine Rescue Central Coast

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Calga sand quarry expansion n approval creates uproar he NSW Planning Assessment Commission (PAC) approved the Rocla sand quarry at Calga on Christmas Eve, just hours before they closed up shop for their holidays.

According to Australia Walkabout Wildlife Park general manager Ms Tassin Barnard, the NSW PAC said they considered the quarry’s impact on water, endangered animals, plants and ecosystems, the Aboriginal cultural landscape and ecotourism, and were happy to allow the quarry to proceed anyway. “They have declined a small part of the proposed operation, but approved the rest,” said Ms Barnard. Ms Barnard said that the Planning Department had completely disregarded Walkabout Park’s submissions that detailed the risks to Walkabout Park’s operations, including a $10 million new Gondwana Safari Park that would bring 90 new jobs to the Central Coast. “They think we will just have a good cry and then all get back in our boxes. “Well that’s not the way it’s going to work this time. “We have 28 days to appeal the decision and take it to the Land and Environment Court, and we will. “We have taken legal advice and are conﬁdent that the PAC’s decision will not stand up to legal scrutiny. “We understand the time and the ﬁnancial risks involved but we are sick of the NSW Planning Department acting like it is above the law; it is not.

“It is time that the community took them on to show them that they are as much bound by the law as the rest of us,” said Ms Barnard. The planning process allows for a Land and Environment Court appeal within 28 days of a decision being made. “The PAC conveniently made their decision on December 23, and published it on December 24. “With the PAC closed until January 13, the Environmental Defender’s Ofﬁce closed until January 6, politicians and lawyers all away on their Christmas breaks, and the community wanting to spend time with their families, the deadline of January 20 for launching an appeal is barely possible. “The NSW Planning Department has destroyed three of the last seven Christmases. “Rocla’s original Development Application in

2009, then their Preferred Project Plan in 2012, both hundreds of pages long, were released for community comment just before Christmas. “Doing this yet again smacks of bully tactics or, at the very least, complete disregard for the rights of the community,” said Ms Barnard. A PAC community meeting was held on November 18 which saw over 200 people attend and heard 33 registered speakers present concerns or opposition to the expansion of the quarry. Our Land Our Water Our Future Inc (OLOWOF) president Mr Paul Robert Burton said if the expansion was approved, the state government would be effectively declaring a civil rights war on its own community. “What is the beneﬁt to the Central Coast Community?” Mr Burton asked. “This decision will have a

groups that submitted to the PAC, OLOWOF will also be lodging a court case against the existing quarry. “In matters like these, we have a legal system to determine the truth and I am convinced there are significant issues with Rocla, the NSW Office of Water (NOW) and the state government,” claimed Mr Burton. “As a united community we cannot believe this appalling situation and we have been forced to initiate a massive community campaign. “We know this may be a long hard battle but we are determined to fight for what is right and true and we will win. “We ask that local current Liberal representative Chris Holstein either step up and help the community he was elected to represent or resign from his position. “We also ask that all Central Coast political representatives from all parties actually represent those communities they were elected to represent. “Our political system has failed the people and we have had enough. ‘Not one local MP came to the original PAC meeting about a massive sand quarry that destroys far more than it creates. “If our elected representatives will not help, then the community will have to do their job for them.” Mr Burton announced that Camp Quoll was established on New Years’ Eve as an educational facility and peaceful direct action site in the vicinity of the Rocla Calga quarry. Community groups who

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The 27-year-old was Guildford, one was in olice have arrested and charged three members of ‘Brothers group. He was refused bail, charged with: Attempt Auburn and one was in two of which were from the Wyong LGA, following a fo Life’, for fo Li proa pro oac oac proactive operation throughout Sydney and the Central Coast on appeared at Wyong Local to possess unauthorised Kellyville. Attempt to The operation was Court on Thursday, pistol; Wednesda W ednesday day, ay, ay y January 8. Wednesday,

Police Po Pol Poli P olic ooli li lice ic al alleged that two tw woo of the men were w actively involved in in directing many of the ma gang’s illegal illega activities and believe their arrests t would seriously disrupt seriou the group’s criminal agendas. 2pm, Around detectives from the State Crime Command's Middle Eastern Organised Crime Squad C (MEOCS) were joined w by specialist police, and ofﬁ ﬁcers from the South

West Metro, North West Metro and Northern Regions, in executing seven search warrants at properties in Sydney and the Central Coast. As a result of the operation, three men were arrested including alleged gang leader 31-year-old Farhad Qaumi from Chittaway Bay; a 29-year-old man from Wyong; and a 27-year-old man from Auburn. The three men were

charged with a variety of offences, before being refused bail to appear before court on Thursday, January 9. Quami was charged with two counts of possess unauthorised pistol; possess unauthorised prohibited ﬁrearm; two counts of supply prohibited drug (Large Commercial Quantity); supply prohibited drug (Indictable Quantity); and knowingly direct criminal activities of

January 9, with the case adjourned to March 7; he was again refused bail. The 29-year-old was charged with: possess unauthorised pistol; possess unauthorised prohibited ﬁrearm; two counts of supply prohibited drug (Large Commercial Quantity); supply prohibited drug (Indictable Quantity); and knowingly direct criminal activities of group. He was also refused bail.

possess unauthorised prohibited ﬁrearm; Two counts of supply prohibited drug (Large Commercial Quantity); Supply prohibited drug (Indictable Quantity); and Participate in criminal group. He was refused bail and appeared in Parramatta Local Court on Thursday, January 9. Of the seven search warrants executed by police, three were in Wyong, one was in Villawood, one was in

part of an ongoing investigation by Strike Force Sitella, which was formed by MEOCS to investigate a number of shootings in Sydney during the second half of 2013. Strike Force Sitella has resulted in police arresting eleven people and preferring 73 charges, as well as seizing three handguns, two shotguns and quantities of illicit drugs. Media release, 9 Jan 2014 NSW Police Media

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Calga Sand Quarry approved for one million tonnes of sand removal each year he NSW Planning Assessment Commission has approved an expansion to the existing Calga Sand Quarry which will now allow up to one million tonnes of sand to be transported from the site each year.

The Commission’s report states that after seeking clarification from the Department of Planning and Infrastructure on specific aspects of the project, the Commission is now satisfied that the impacts of the project could be adequately minimised, managed and contained with amended conditions to strengthen the management measures. The project has been approved for extraction operations on the site until December 31, 2038, and is required to rehabilitate the site and carry out additional undertakings to the satisfaction of the Director-General. No more than one million tonnes of product can be transported from the site in any calendar year The limit of the transportation of one million tonnes of product from the site each year has been increased from 400,000 tonnes. The applicant proposed that an expansion of the existing sand quarry occur to Stages 4 and 5, with Stage 3 currently in operation and operating under a Ministerial approval granted in 2005, however, Stage 5 was not

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approved by the PAC. An Environmental Assessment report undertaken by the DirectorGeneral identified issues such as biodiversity, water resources, noise and air quality, Aboriginal heritage, visual amenity, traffic and transport and social economics and concluded that Stage 5 should not be approved. It was instead recommended that the area should instead be included in the permanent biodiversity offset strategy; this was entered as a condition of approval by the PAC. According to the report by the Director-General, the removal of Stage 5 would limit biodiversity impacts and would also reduce visual impacts to the Australia Walkabout Park and Glenworth Valley. Operating hours have been approved as 6am to 10pm on Monday to Friday and 6am to 6pm on Saturdays for extraction and processing and 5am to 10pm on Monday to Saturday for delivery and distribution. However, when extraction and processing operations are being undertaken in areas of the quarry that are at least

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Lucy Wicks announces $10 million for Robertson projects

Council opposes recommended merger with Wyong osford Council has expressed its opposition to recommendations of a merger with Wyong Council in the Local Government Review Panel’s final report released on Wednesday, January 8.

onday, December 16, marked 100 days since the September 7 federal election and Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks said she was pleased with the progress the new government had made.

“We are implementing the plan that we took to the election to build a strong, prosperous economy and a safe, secure Australia,” said Ms Wicks. “I want to assure the people of Robertson that we are the Government that will scrap the Carbon Tax, end the waste, get the Budget back under control, stop the boats and build the infrastructure of the 21st century. Ms Wicks said progress had also been made on her commitment to fund four projects through the newly established Community Development Grants Programme. This funding is designed to support needed infrastructure that promotes stable, secure and viable, local and regional economies. As a result, Ms Wicks

has announced that the Australian Government will provide up to $10,640,000 towards these four projects in the electorate of Robertson. Project one, funding of $7,000,000 will assist with the development of Kibbleplex. Project two, funding of $3,500,000 will assist with the upgrade of Woy Woy Oval. Project three, funding of $100,000 will assist with drainage works at Brendan Franklin Oval at Terrigal. Project four, funding of $40,000 will assist with lighting upgrades at Kariong United Football Club. “Our Plan is about reducing cost-of-living pressures for families, improving job security, encouraging small business and delivering better services – and that is what

I am working for every day,” said Ms Wicks. Ms Wicks said she was pleased to report that Operation Sovereign Borders was working and that illegal boat arrivals had slowed dramatically. “Illegal boat arrivals have slowed by about 80% and there has been real progress in securing the borders,” said Ms Wicks. “The Coalition has made a strong start during its first 100 days in government. “My promise is not to let up in 2014 and to keep working for Robertson. “In 2014, we will build the stronger, more prosperous country that we all want. Media release, 16 Dec 2013 Amy Lehmann, Office of Lucy Wicks MP

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The Entrance Channel sand movement issues and options report released r e p o r t commissioned to investigate ways to deal with sand movement issues at The Entrance Channel was released on Wednesday, November 27.

The report also examined the costing of a number of options for The Entrance Channel and the management of erosion on The Entrance and North Entrance Beaches. Environment Minister Ms Robyn Parker said the independent study was commissioned by the NSW government to assist the community to better understand the impact of various management options of sand movement for The Entrance Channel. “Engineering consultants Cardno Pty Ltd prepared the report and have conducted extensive modelling and investigations,” Ms Parker said. The report considers a range of matters including the impact, if any, of the available options in relation to sand movement in the Channel, and the likely impact they

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would have on Tuggerah Lakes water quality and navigation between the lake and ocean. It also considers the impact the available options would have on shoaling of The Entrance and the need for ongoing dredging. The report further outlines the impact

construction would have on bird habitat and beach amenity on the shores of the Channel, as well as on beach stability and amenity of North Entrance and The Entrance Beaches. Other issues taken up in the report are whether beach nourishment would improve beach amenity

on The Entrance Beach; supplementing beach nourishment with the construction of groynes on The Entrance Beach; and the cost of breaking walls, beach nourishment and other options. Member for The Entrance Mr Chris Spence said The Entrance Channel was the number

one concern of local residents during the 2011 election campaign and as a result, the Cardno report that speciﬁcally looks at the impact of break walls at The Entrance Channel was commissioned. “I am delighted that the study is now complete and is available for release,” Mr Spence said.

“The report goes into significant detail on the impact break walls and four other available options would have on The Entrance Channel, and details the pros and cons of each of the five options. “The local community has waited a long time for a study that specifically looks at options to deal with the sand movement issues at The Entrance Channel. “I encourage all interested residents to look at the study report and provide me with feedback on the option they would prefer to see happen. “The study report is open for consultation and feedback until May 2014 and I will be contacting local residents to encourage their input. “Representatives from Cardno will be available for community consultation sessions in the new year and I am happy for anyone interested in asking questions and learning more about the options to come along.” Media release, 27 Nov 2013 Laurie Alexander, Office of Chris Spence

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State opposition leader Mr John Robertson has called on the O’Farrell government to provide assistance and a skills retraining package to those affected by the closure. On a visit to Kellogg’s on Monday, December 16, Mr Robertson said the new minister for the Central Coast Mr Mike Gallacher had failed to hit the ground running and reassure the local workforce that the government has a plan for their future. “The news that 100 locals will lose their jobs on the Coast is devastating,” Mr Robertson said. “This is a hit to the entire community as we enter Christmas. “Barry O’Farrell shrugs his shoulders as companies like Kellogg’s bolt to Thailand. “But it’s his responsibility to create the investment climate that ensures jobs are kept. “The government

needs to provide an assistance and retraining package to help those workers impacted by the Kellogg’s closure ﬁnd new jobs. “Already too many are forced to commute away from the Coast for work. “The question needs to be asked: why doesn’t the O’Farrell government have a jobs plan for the Central Coast? “Today, there are 41,000 more unemployed people in NSW than when Barry O’Farrell was elected. “There have been mass job closures in the Central

West and the Hunter. “The jobs crisis in this state has now hit the Coast.” Mr Robertson said Mr Gallacher has been missing in action since the Kellogg’s announcement. “The Liberals on the Coast are clearly in no shape to stand up for local jobs and ensure this region has a viable jobs plan,” Mr Robertson said. Labor MLC for the Central Coast Mr Greg Donnelly said more challenging times were ahead for the Coast following the release of state treasurer Mr Mike

Baird’s mid-year review. “Barry O’Farrell inherited an unemployment rate of 5%,” Mr Donnelly said. “Today it is 5.9% and the treasurer is telling us it will reach 6.25%. “Another 20,000 people will be out of work next year and the government is doing nothing about it. “You have to worry what that means for the Coast, especially with the invisible representation of Mike Gallacher.” Mr Gallacher was approached for comment by the Wyong Regional

Chronicle and said he was announced as Minister for the Central Coast while overseas on leave. It is understood Mr Gallacher returned from leave on Monday, December 16. He was ofﬁcially sworn in as minister for the Central Coast on Wednesday, December 18. Mr Gallacher said the closure of Kellogg’s on the Central Coast was devastating news, particularly so close to the holiday period. “While this has been a difﬁcult commercial

may be little benefit to a full amalgamation as both councils already join services, where viable, while still being able to focus on the individual needs of each area. “We will continue to work together and look to join forces on other key initiatives for the benefit of our whole community. “There are also a range of other options to be considered including; increasing the regionalisation of our services and potential changes to Gosford and Wyong’s boundary lines. “Both these options would allow for community resources to be used in an efficient way while still retaining the unique identity of each region,” mayor Cr McKinna said. Mayor Cr McKinna added that while the review panel had made recommendations, there was still an extensive consultation process before any definitive decisions could be made.

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decision for the company, my sympathies are with the affected employees and their families,” Mr Gallacher said. “I am advised that Kellogg’s will be mapping skills at the plant with a view to placing as many staff as possible at their Sydney facility. “I also understand that the company has conﬁrmed all employee entitlements will be paid, including redundancy pay outs of up to 52 weeks, eligibility for productivity bonuses and support to help affected workers ﬁnd new jobs. “The NSW government is working closely with the company to provide support and to monitor the situation.” Mr Gallacher also said the announcement followed Kellogg’s statement last month that it would be cutting 7% of its global workforce as part of a major restructuring program. Kellogg’s has also recently announced the closure of a Canadian plant which will result in the loss of 500 jobs. Newsletter, 16 Dec 2013 Central Coast Business Ink Email, 17 Dec 2013 Tess Salmon, Office of Mike Gallacher

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“This report is a significant document for all local councils which is why it’s important that we have enough time to properly consider, consult with the community and respond to the findings. “There is no denying that changes need to be made in local government to ensure it remains current and continues to serve the needs of residents. “We feel the March 7 timeframe to provide a response is limiting and doesn’t allow enough time for a comprehensive reply to be put together. “Council will be looking at the report more closely over the coming weeks and formulating a response to ensure the Gosford City community is best represented,” mayor Cr McKinna said. Media release, 10 Jan 2014 Gosford Council Media

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2013 in Gosford City A Year in Review ith a new council and new Mayor Lawrie McKinna elected in September 2012 and new General Manager Paul Anderson commencing in January, 2013 was always going to be a year of fresh faces, new ideas and major changes for Gosford City.

With a renewed focus on investment and development, several major announcements for the region, notable infrastructure achievements, the introduction of new technologies, finding new solutions to old problems and an attitude shift toward the potential of our city, it has been a time of great change, challenge and success in our city.

Open for Business Launching its Open for Business – Under New Management campaign in April saw council place a renewed emphasis on encouraging development and investment and sought to make Gosford an easier and more attractive place to do business.

Development and investment With this renewed focus, council officers have been working together with applicants to find alternate solutions to challenging development applications. Making Gosford a less complicated and more appealing place to do business has seen major developers returning to our region in 2013, with notable developments including:

Bunnings West Gosford In May, ground breaking of the 17,000 square metres Bunnings Warehouse occurred at West Gosford. Bunnings is investing more than $40 million in the development of its warehouse on the four plus hectare site. The Bunnings development will create close to 200 local jobs, offering strong employment and on-the-job training opportunities within the local community.

four storey office building. Narara Eco Village Council has embraced alternate scenarios to support the progression of the Narara Ecovillage on the former Gosford Horticultural Institute site. General Manager Paul Anderson said “A planning agreement has been

developed to ensure the interests of all parties are protected, inclusive of open space land which will be dedicated to council at no cost. Council officers are continuing to work with Narara Ecovillage to progress the development which will challenge conventional approaches to development across our region. Gosford CBD General Manager Paul Anderson said: “In May,

council granted consent to a modified development in Mann Street, Gosford. “The development utilised the bonus provisions for the city centre and is inclusive of: 44 residential units, 79 car parking spaces, 1029 square metres of commercial floor space, with a total floor space of 6861 square metres. “We also approved a massive development for 101 residential units and 1,012 square metres of

commercial floor space and parking for 147 cars, located between Watt Street and Henry Parry Drive”.

Major announcements Kibbleplex Project Work has commenced on the redevelopment of the old Town Centre building in the heart of the Gosford CBD. The centre will incorporate the new City... continued pg6

Riverside Park, West Gosford The multimillion dollar Riverside Park development at West Gosford opened its office tower, home to the new GP Super Clinic, in August, with its Masters Home Improvement Centre opening its doors in December. The business park also incorporates medical suites, a bulky goods precinct and other commercial space. General Manager Paul Anderson said “We have worked closely with developers at Riverside Park, processing an amendment in three days to modify strata subdivision conditions, to assist the completion of the

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2013 in Gosford City A Year in Review Library, Innovation Hub and University of Newcastle presence. Mayor McKinna said: “The Federal Government’s announcement of its $7 million funding contribution to the Kibbleplex Project in our city centre is a real coup for Gosford City.” Council is now working with the University of Newcastle to establish a university presence in the old Town Centre Building. It is anticipated that on the lower floor, the university will open its doors in 2014. Regional Performing Arts Centre A $30 million dollar Regional Performing Arts Centre (RPAC) for the Gosford Waterfront is also closer to becoming a reality. Mayor McKinna said: “With council endorsing a preferred design for the centre and funding commitments from the Federal Government, this landmark development is one step closer for the people of Gosford City and the Central Coast”.

Infrastructure improvements Ettalong Foreshore Redevelopment The $5.2 million Ettalong Foreshore Redevelopment is scheduled for completion in

January, 2014. The redevelopment has federal, state and council funding contributions. Significant road upgrades -Wisemans Ferry Road Safety Improvements -Dover Road, Wamberal Progressive Upgrading -Del Mar Drive, Copacabana Road Upgrade -Gallipoli Avenue, Blackwall Road Reconstruction -Gindurra Road, Somersby Road Upgrade General Manager Paul Anderson said “Council has invested around $5 million into the 967 kilometre road network across the Gosford LGA during 2013”. Cycleways and shared pathways -Broadwater Shared Pathway -Coastline Cycleway -Narara to Wyoming Shared Footpath/Cycleway General Manager Paul Anderson said: “There is currently close to 40 kilometres of cycleways and shared pathways within Gosford City, with council maintaining and growing this network to increase public access and provide greater sporting and recreational options for residents and visitors.”

Water and Sewer Asset Improvements -Coastal Carrier Sewerage Project Council has significantly progressed major aspects of the $30 million Coastal Carrier Sewerage Project, which aims to protect the community and environment against potential sewage overflows now and into the future. -Somersby Water Treatment Plant upgrade The Somersby Water Treatment Plant is responsible for producing most of the 11 billion litres of drinking water the Council supplies each year to some 70,000 properties in the Gosford LGA. -Kincumber and Woy Woy Sewerage Treatment Plant Upgrades -Stormwater Harvesting – Terrigal and East Gosford General Manager Paul Anderson said “Council has invested close to $50 million into Gosford’s water, sewer and stormwater infrastructure over the past 12 months to ensure Gosford City continues to provide for and meet future population demands by improving the performance, reliability and capacity of our systems”.

Events Gosford City played host to a number of prestigious events during 2013:

Surf Life Saving NSW State Championships Australian Local Government Women’s Association (ALGWA) NSW Conference Mariner’s Victory Parade Sister City quarter century celebrations Laycock Street Community Theatre quarter century celebrations Water Management Conference Mayor McKinna said: “Gosford City’s unique natural assets and range of quality hospitality and accommodation venues make it a prime choice for regional, interstate, national and international events. “2013 saw Gosford play host an array of cultural, educational and sporting events that attracted visitors to our region and showcased what we have to offer.”

Embracing new technologies 2013 has seen the introduction of many new technologies to increase efficiency and effectiveness of council services and make us more accessible to our customers. The introduction of new technology to field staff across many facets of council has enabled improvements to services.

Central Coast Tenants Advice and Advocacy Service (CCTAAS) is very pleased to announce that it was successful in its expression of interest for funding. This funding, provided from the interest earned on rental bonds and overseen by Fair Trading, will take the Service through to June 2016.

CCTAAS is available to advise tenants in complex matters. In the first instance all tenants should contact Fair Trading on 133 220. Should you require further advice CCTAAS can be contacted on 4353 5515 during advice times of 11.00 – 3.00 Monday to Thursday.

Gosford Council spearheaded an Enterprise Licensing Agreement (ELA) comprising of 43 councils across the state to jointly renew and extend their contracts with software provider VMware, saving around $3 million for local government in NSW. Council is also adopting several new virtualisation and management tools across our IT infrastructure as part of the agreement, including the implementation of desktop virtualisation across more than 600 desktops and laptops currently used by staff.

2014 - Where to from here? General Manager Paul Anderson said that while the past year has heralded many significant achievements in bringing positive change to the people of Gosford City, it is only just the beginning. “The mayor, myself and many of our senior staff continue to meet regularly with developers and investors, both local and international, to explore the potential opportunities that exist here in Gosford. “Having endorsed a preferred design for the Regional Performing Arts Centre on the Gosford Waterfront, we are currently working with the Central Coast Regional Development Corporation (CCRDC) on conceptual designs for the Gosford Public School site, once the school is relocated in 2014. “We are anticipating approval from the Minister for Planning & Infrastructure on a State Significant Site (SSS) declaration for the waterfront

before the end of this year, which will go a long way in allowing us to move forward with planned developments in this area, including the proposed shipping containers interim model for the Gosford Waterfront. “We are also expecting gazettal of the citywide Local Environment Plan (LEP) from the Minister in early January. This standard planning instrument will allow us to move forward with the management of land at the waterfront and across other areas of the Gosford LGA”, said Mr. Anderson. Mr Anderson said there is interest and movement on other key sites around the CBD, including the old Union Hotel, the Spurbest site, Kibbleplex and the Imperial Shopping Centre redevelopment.

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New mural links modern Gosford to its past mural currently in Mann St, Gosford, is not only adding colour to the streetscape but also links modern day Gosford to its enterprising past.

In the early-mid 20th century, Gosford was a world leader in the citrus industry due to its innovative approach to citrus production and distribution. Suffice to say the citrus industry played a vital role in the history and economy of Gosford so that the Gosford Cooperative Citrus Packing House, which is now the old Mitre 10 building on Mann St, has local heritage significance. Lead artist Ms Gabrielle Somers said she has relished in the task of designing and implementing a historically relevant, creative and innovative mural. Somers consulted with the community, who shared their stories, ideas, memorabilia and photographs and, coupled with research assistance from Gosford Library, she was able to shape the final design. “In order to produce an innovative and

RFS Captain acknowledges donation he Cove Retirement Village received a visit from Captain Rob Stirling of the Kariong branch of the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) on Saturday, December 7, to present a Certificate of Appreciation for monies donated to the branch recently.

Mr Stirling spoke for some length about the work done and precautions to be taken in case of fire. The Cove Retirement Village social committee convenor Ms Wendy Whiteman accepted the award and gave praise to

the committee for the hard work that they had put in over the year. Email, 12 Dec 2013 Wendy Whiteman, The Cove Retirement Village Social Committee

contemporary artwork I had to stay mindful not to forget about the future when thinking of the past,” said Ms Somers. Somers called upon two experienced and professional award-winning artists, Russell Austin and Graeme Balchin, to help implement the design. All three artists have been selected into numerous prestigious art prizes and are in many international art collections. “We are really looking forward to the results and possibilities this artistic collaboration will bring,” said Ms Somers. The mural is a project by Gosford Business Improvement District Inc. (GBID) and Gosford Council, through a 2013 Community and Cultural Development Grant. Media release, 6 Dec 2013 Paul Brasch, GBID

Analogue TV switched off nalogue television signals in Gosford were switched off on Tuesday, December 3, introducing a new era of digital-only television.

The switch off in Gosford was part of the Sydney switchover region which also included Katoomba and Picton and is one of the final three regions in Australia to move to digitalonly television. The ceremony at the Gore Hill transmitter, which was the site of Australia’s first ABC transmission in 1956, saw the analogue television signal switched off permanently. Viewers have access to 17 free-to-air channels with better quality pictures and CD quality sound. If you have not yet

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Six-hour operation in Gosford results in a string of charges ight people were detected carrying a prohibited drug during a Police Transport Command (PTC) operation at Gosford on Wednesday, January 8.

Operation Jett involved PTC officers and a drugdetection dog patrolling trains, platforms and surrounds at Gosford Railway Station, as well as nearby licensed premises. During the operation, police had cause to search 49 people. Eight were found to be carrying quantities of cannabis ranging from 0.4 grams to 23.6 grams. Five were charged with possession of a prohibited drug and three were issued

Anyone with information about these incidents should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 with cannabis cautions. A further 0.5 grams of cannabis was located unattended under a table at

a hotel. Officers attached to Operation Jett also arrested and charged a 38-yearold man in relation to an outstanding warrant and issued a criminal infringement notice to an 18-year-old woman for alleged offensive language. Additionally, 22 rail infringement notices were issued during the six-hour operation. Media release, 9 Jan 2014 NSW Police Media

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olice are investigating after an alleged argument and scuffle outside Pulse Nightclub in Gosford on Sunday, January 5.

About 2:30am, two men were arguing outside the club. Security moved the men around onto Mann St; one left in a taxi and a 33-yearold man then allegedly confronted security. Police were called and officers from Brisbane Water Local Area Command attended.

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Theft from charity box in Gosford man will face court next month following the alleged theft from a charity box in Gosford.

About 2:30pm on Wednesday, January 1, a man entered a shopping centre on Mann St and allegedly broke open a charity box and stole the contents. Police were alerted to the

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The man then allegedly lunged at security officers, police intervened and the man fell to the ground. NSW Ambulance Paramedics attempted to treat the man; he was placed in the ambulance but became aggressive and

got out. Police assisted by taking the man to Gosford Hospital, where he was treated and has since been released. Officers are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.

incident and the man was subsequently arrested a short time later. He was taken to Gosford Police Station and issue with a court attendance

notice for larceny. The man will appear in Gosford Local Court on February 6. Media release, 2 Jan 2014 NSW Police Media

olice have seized explosives, cannabis and a firearm during a raid in Holgate on Monday, December 30.

Officers from Brisbane Water Local Area Command raided a property on Gooriwa Rd after a tip-off that cannabis was being grown on site. Officers found 40 cannabis plants in various stages of maturity growing in the backyard of the rural property. A further search of the

home uncovered a stick of explosive, shot gun ammunition, an air rifle, and dry cannabis leaf. Police arrested a 27-year-old man at the home and took him to Gosford Police Station. He was charged with cultivate prohibited plant,

possess ammunition without a licence and possess explosive for unlawful purpose. The man has been granted bail and will appear at Gosford Local Court on February 11. Media release, 31 Dec 2013 NSW Police Media

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Lucy Wicks makes maiden speech in Parliament Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks made her maiden speech to the House of Representatives in Canberra on Thursday, December 5. Ms Wicks began her speech with a reďŹ&#x201A;ection on the â&#x20AC;&#x153;magniďŹ cent responsibility and privilegeâ&#x20AC;? she felt when she entered St Christopherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cathedral in Canberra for the ecumenical service for the opening of the 44th Parliament of Australia. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In that moment, and for just a moment, partisan politics was subsumed by tradition and the greater call on each of our lives, articulating our purpose, our history and our hopes for Australia,â&#x20AC;? said Ms Wicks. She said that not only was Canberra the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s capital, but also her familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s capital. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I remember listening to my relatives debating current affairs and politics in grandmaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lounge room, while arguing as to whose turn it was to make the next cup of tea.â&#x20AC;? She spoke about being the greatgreat-granddaughter of a political rebel and missionary and how she hoped to â&#x20AC;&#x153;bring the best of both perspectives: concern for fairness and a desire for a principled approach to public policy debate, with perhaps just the odd, occasional verbal ďŹ reball thrown in for good measureâ&#x20AC;?. Ms Wicks paid homage to her electorate and said no suburb was without its unique character and environment. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Its beauty is breathtaking: Killcare Beach, the sunsets at Niagara Park going over the hill, sunrise on Brisbane Water when the ďŹ rst rays hit the Lady Kendall moored at Gosford; Lisarowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rural acreages, the waves and surf at Avoca Beach, the Peninsulaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stunning waterways and its wildlife, and Terrigalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s welcoming atmosphere. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People in Robertson live in the best place in the world. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But the heartbeat of the Central Coast is its people and their concerns, their hopes and their dreams. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When you visit Ettalong Beach, or pick up a newspaper at the local newsagents in Kincumber, or shop in Erina, or do business in Umina or catch an early morning train from Gosford Station, you will hear and perhaps even join the conversations that happen every day around Robertson that articulate peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s aspirations for our community. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You will hear a passion to see our city grow and thrive.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;You will be inspired by a determination to tackle the current challenges that we face with the rising cost of living, the lack of local employment opportunitiesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; especially with small businesses doing it tough on the Central Coast at the momentâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;with one in four young people who want to work unable ďŹ nd employment opportunities locally, and with 30,000 to 40,000 commuters who leave early in the morning to Sydney or Newcastle and return home late at night because their job opportunities take them away from their families. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You will hear in these conversations that these challenges do not have to be permanent markers of life on the Central Coast. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is the dreams, the aspirations and the ambitions of people living in Robertson that have become my own. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My commitment to them is to ďŹ ght, with every ďŹ bre of my being, for a future where more choice and more opportunity abound. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I look forward to the day when Coasties no longer have to leave for Sydney or Newcastle or anywhere else in the world to ďŹ nd the sort of economic, career, educational or other advancement opportunities they may want, because they will ďŹ nd them here: in Gosford, in Woy Woy, in West Gosford, in Erina and in Somersby,â&#x20AC;? she said. Ms Wicks said she was proud to join parliament as a representative of the Liberal Party, â&#x20AC;&#x153;a party that has always championed reward for hard work and effort, respect for individual enterprise, concern for families and a belief in a better future for allâ&#x20AC;?. â&#x20AC;&#x153;After all, if a 15-year-old schoolgirl in Narara who aspired to represent her local community as the member for Robertson one day can achieve her dream, all of us can. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So now, Madam Speaker, may my dream be to achieve my electorateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dreams.â&#x20AC;? Ms Wicks went on to thank her campaign manager, deputy campaign manager, the local Liberal Party conference, former Liberal member for Robertson Mr Jim Lloyd, the many volunteers that supported her throughout her campaign, the 150 people in the gallery, the team at Liberal Party CHQ and former Prime Minister Mr John Howard, among others. Website, 5 Dec 2013 Parliament of Australia

Gosford Local Environment Plan to be gazetted The Gosford Local Environment Plan is anticipated to be gazetted by the end of this year and, at that time, the Gosford Development Control Plan will come into effect. Council has adopted Gosford Development Control Plan 2013 to include the Gosford Waterfront Development Control Plan, with further reports to come back to council on Water Cycle Management, outcomes of the Brown-Smart Consulting Car Parking Study and the Coastal Open Space System bonus provisions. A report will be bought back

to council to review the new Development Control Plan controls in mid-2014 after they have been in place for six months. This report is to include a review of applications that have been lodged to ensure the Development Control Plan is achieving the intent of council and the new Local Environment Plan. The Development Control Plan was amended in order to ensure consistency with amendments to the SI Local Environment Plan (Template) made by Department of Planning and Infrastructure in February 2011; amendments to the Draft Local Environment Plan 2013 proposed

to be made by Department of Planning and Infrastructure to date; amendment to other State Legislation; amendments made to the Local Environment Plan as a result of Council resolutions in particular Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s resolution of May 31, 2011, where these resolutions impact on controls in the Development Control Plan; incorporate Development Control Plans adopted by Council in relation to recently made LEPs; and the Waterfront State SigniďŹ cant Site. Gosford Council Agenda ENV.75, 3 Dec 2013

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A home in McEvoy Ave, Umina, was destroyed by ďŹ re on Sunday, December 8.

A number of outdoor activities for children aged ďŹ ve to 12 will be held in Brisbane Water National Park and Bouddi National Park throughout January as part of NSW National Parks and Wildlife Serviceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s school holiday program.

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Mary Macâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Place holds Christmas lunch celebration Mary Macâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Place celebrated Christmas with over 180 people attending its lunchtime Christmas celebration on Friday, December 20.

Business group may have to repay $35,000 The Ettalong Beach Business Group may have to repay almost $35,000 grant money if it cannot convince Gosford Council that it has the ability and capacity to manage grants totalling $75,000. Council was told last Tuesday that the group had repeatedly been late in supplying audited accounts, despite several requests to supply them. The councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s director economic and community development Ms Colleen Worthy-Jennings said that the council had not received audited accounts for 2012-13 nor any reports on the performance measures which were required under the grant condtions. Attempts to meet with the group had also failed. Ms Worthy-Jennings said the delays in receiving information and the inability to meet with the organisationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s executive raised some concern regarding viability and capacity to complete the

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Home destroyed by fire About 1:20am, Daniel Bruns, the occupant of the house awoke to the sound of the ďŹ re alarm with the rear of the house engulfed in ďŹ&#x201A;ames. The house was evacuated and ďŹ re brigade called. Upon police attendance, the entire house was alight. Fire brigade extinguished the ďŹ re and identiďŹ ed the ignition point to be a lounge at the rear of the house. Mr Bruns, who was in the house at the time, along with his girlfriend said it was all completely accidental. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I woke up frantic and knew something was wrong. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I grabbed my girlfriend out of bed; she was like a 1kg weight I had that much adrenalin. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We got out and we are very lucky but we lost everything except the clothes we were wearing to bed.â&#x20AC;? Mr Bruns said he also lost his best mate, a $3000 Solomon Island collectorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parrot who was lost in the ďŹ re, along with his cat. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got to start fresh and hopefully 2014â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a better year,â&#x20AC;? said Mr Bruns. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a lot of generosity from around the community, especially Umina and the Peninsula itself.â&#x20AC;? Website, 17 Dec 2013 Brisbane Water LAC, NSW Police Kaitlin Watts, 20 Dec 2013 Interviewee: Daniel Bruns

projects planned and expend Council grant funds for the beneďŹ t of the Ettalong Town Centre and the community. The council has decided it will not provide any further funding to the Group and will require repayment of the current total equity in the account if the Group cannot provide satisfactory information. The Group will have until February 1 to provide clear evidence of its ability and capacity to meet all requirements under Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grant policy and its business plan, or repayment would be required. The Ettalong Beach Business Group won the grant when Council endorsed the provision of seed funding in April 2010. Council would pay $25,000 a year for three years, subject to the provision of audited accounts and approved business plans which measure progress against agreed key performance indicators. Council at its meeting on July

3, last year, received a progress report and noted the Ettalong plan review dated October 2011. At that time Council had received unaudited accounts for 2011-12. In May, Gosford Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s director economic and community development Ms Colleen WorthyJennings wrote to the Group requesting the submission of audited accounts for 2011-12 and a revised business plan. After repeated requests, the audited accounts 2011-12 dated August 14, 2013, were received on September 5 along with a Reviewed Business Plan dated August 2013. The revised business plan provided an update on all projects originally planned and indicated that many of the projects had been delayed, some due to the foreshore improvements and others subject to ongoing negotiation with agencies including RMS and Council. The projects completed were

the purchase and placement of ďŹ&#x201A;ags on council provided poles and the website, which has had some development but it is indicated further work is to be undertaken. A review of all ďŹ nancial reports 2010-11, 20011-12 and 2012-13 (unaudited) showed the principal income was from grants (mainly Council $50,000) and the Ettalong Beach Festival. Correspondingly, expenditure has been principally on the Festival with approximately $5000 in total spent on the speciďŹ c projects ďŹ&#x201A;ags and website in 2012-13. Income from membership appeared to be declining, $970 in 2010-2011 and $200 in 2012-13. According to the report to council by Ms Worthy-Jennings, while council recognised the value of the members and their contributions to Ettalong, the business group must meet the criteria to receive annual funding of $25,000 per annum for three years. To satisfy the requirements of councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s policy, it must present

a business plan each year that sets out anticipated activities for the year ahead, with agreed short term targets and key performance indicators; the extent to which KPIs have been achieved will inďŹ&#x201A;uence future support by Council and within three months of the end of the ďŹ nancial year, the group must produce an audited set of accounts. The revised Ettalong plan indicated a total anticipated expenditure of $74,820 with a current total equity of $34,236.20 in the unaudited 2012-13 accounts. Since the receipt of the revised plan and accounts, attempts had been made by council to meet with the business group executive. A meeting was arranged for December 5 but then cancelled by the group on that day and at the time of writing, Ms WorthyJennings said no further contact had been received. Gosford Council Agenda SF.30, 17 Dec 2013

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Many residents from the Peninsula and further aďŹ eld enjoyed a wonderful Christmas lunch of ham, turkey, chicken, salads and all the usual Christmas trimmings,â&#x20AC;? said Mary Macâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Place project ofďŹ cer Ms Christine Burge. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Santa Claus attended the lunch and all children left with a gift, due to generous donations of toys from members of our community. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The atmosphere at the celebration was very warm and relaxed with volunteers and our companions all enjoying the day.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are fortunate to live in such a generous community with so many individuals and groups thinking of others at this time of the year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Donations for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Christmas celebration came from all areas of our community. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Many individuals dropped off hams and dry goods for hampers after they had done their shopping,â&#x20AC;? said Ms Burge. Members of the Mongols Motor Cycle Club delivered desserts for the luncheon and wished those attending a Merry Christmas. The members of the club said that coming to Mary Macâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Place was a reality check for those becoming complacent with their lives and the day-to-day things so many take for granted.

On Tuesday, December 24, Mary Macâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s distributed hampers to those who attended for lunch. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In another example of our community thinking of others, children from the Avoca Beach Art Markets distributed sweets they had made to all those who attended,â&#x20AC;? said Ms Burge. Mary Macâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Place is located at 100 Blackwall Rd, Woy Woy, and is an initiative of the St John the Baptist Parish at Woy Woy and supported by CatholicCare and local businesses, clubs and individuals. If you can donate or assist by volunteering please ring Christine at Mary Macâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Place on 4341 0584. Media release, 24 Dec 2013 Christine Burge, Mary Macâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Place

National Parks and Wildlife Service community relations ofďŹ cer Ms Susan Davis said that children can ďŹ nd out all about the coastline, discover the magic of the bush and learn about Aboriginal bush tucker on these activities. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are very excited about our action-packed WilderQuest summer program with activities to be held in in Bouddi and Brisbane Water National Parks and Munmorah State Conservation Area throughout January. â&#x20AC;&#x153;WilderQuest is designed for kids aged ďŹ ve to 12 years and is supported by an iPad app. and online games, and encourages kids to combine outdoor exploration with technology,â&#x20AC;? said Ms Davis. There are ďŹ ve different WilderQuest activities which will be running over the school holidays in

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Drug and firearms offences arrests at Wyoming

wo men have been charged over the discovery of drugs, cash and firearms in Wyoming on Friday, December 20.

At about 10:15am, police from Brisbane Water Local Area Command stopped a 2013 Audi sedan being driven by a 28-year-old man on Beaumont Avenue, Wyoming. A search of the vehicle allegedly located a quantity of prescription medication, ammunition and two handguns. The man was arrested and conveyed to Gosford Police Station and investigators then executed a search warrant at a home unit in Henry Parry Dr, Wyoming. Police alleged that they located a quantity of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Iceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, drug scales and other paraphernalia. The man was later

Anyone with information about these incidents should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 charged with two counts of possess unregistered firearm, three counts of possess restricted substance and possess ammunition without a license. The man was refused bail and appeared at Gosford Bail Court on Saturday, December 21. Police further alleged that as they executed

the search warrant a man arrived at the home. Officers searched the man and his Jeep, allegedly locating white powder, two mobile phones and a quantity of cash. The 24-year-old man was also arrested and taken to Gosford Police Station where he was later charged with supply prohibited drug and deal with property suspected to be proceeds of crime. The man was granted bail to appear at Gosford Local Court on 4 February 2014. Media release, 21 Dec 2013 NSW Police Media

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29-year-old man was charged with numerous offences on Saturday, December 21, following extensive inquiries by police attached to Brisbane Water Local Area Command after a spate of alleged offences in the area over the last two months. At around 3pm the Woy Woy man was arrested and taken to Gosford Police Station. Police alleged that the man was involved in a break and enter at North Gosford on November 4 and the theft of a purse from a woman who was shopping at Gosford the following day. On November 10, a

Subaru sedan was stolen from Wyong and later recovered. A man was also allegedly assaulted at a retirement village in Wyoming on November 20. Police charged the man with eight offences including break and enter,

assault, take and drive conveyance, enter vehicle without consent of owner and stealing. The man was refused bail and appeared at Gosford Bail Court on Sunday, December 22.

Motorway closed after two truck collision otorists on the M1 Pacific Motorway (F3) were held up after a two truck collision near the Mooney Mooney Creek Bridge at Calga on Wednesday, January 8.

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At about 7:30pm, two riders on a motorcycle were riding along Showground Rd when the bike collided with a car. As a result of the collision one of the riders died at the scene.

The other rider was taken to Gosford Hospital with serious injuries The occupant of the car, who was uninjured, was taken

to hospital for mandatory blood and urine testing. Sydney Crash Investigation Unit attended the scene. Media release, 21 Dec 2013 NSW Police Media

Child dies at MacMasters Beach child has died after being struck by a car at MacMasters Beach on Monday, January 6.

Emergency services were called to Three Points Ave at about 6pm responding to reports that a child was critically injured after being struck by a 4WD. Despite efforts by NSW Ambulance Paramedics, the four-year-old boy died at the scene. The driver of the vehicle, a woman aged in her 60s, stopped and tried to revive the boy; she was taken to Gosford Hospital suffering

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Hand Brake Turn closes after ten years and Brake Turn, a youth automotive training organisation at West Gosford, ceased trading on Friday, December 20.

The reason given was a lack of critical funds due to the increase in cost to run courses and the drop in government funding. Six staff members immediately lost their jobs Hand Brake Turn had operated for 10 years on the Central Coast, putting through over 1,000 disadvantaged young people

through automotive training in mechanics, panel beating and spray painting. The young people going through these courses came from diverse backgrounds with issues including reading and writing difficulties, mental health issues, ADD, ADHD, Tourette’s Syndrome, drug affected and homelessness. Hand Brake Turn gave

them life skills, personal support and the opportunity to be part of the working community. An advisory committee has been set up to explore the idea of re-opening the organisation. Email, 8 Jan 2014 Bert Walker, Former Employee

Tenders awarded for major sewerage works

enders for works on two sewerage projects have been awarded by Gosford Council.

Council is investing over $2 million in the delivery of Pressure Sewerage Systems for unsewered households in the Empire Bay, Bensville and Kincumber South areas as part of the Cockle Bay Towns Sewerage Project. The contract will cover a five year period, seeing 150 properties connected, with an option for a further five

years as more properties elect to connect to the scheme. Council has also awarded a tender as part of its $30 million dollar upgrade to rehabilitate the Coastal Carrier System. A contract has been awarded for works at the Avoca No 1 Sewage Pumping Station inclusive of removing and replacing

existing pumps and pipes, as well as associated works. The Coastal Carrier System is the major wastewater transfer system servicing Forresters Beach, Terrigal, North Avoca, Avoca and Kincumber. Email, 18 Dec 2013 Gosford Council Media

My Favourite Italian fined $24,000 Terrigal restaurant has been fined after failing to back-pay nine employees.

Renee Martin, also known as Jackie Elcham, who owns Terrigal restaurant My Favourite Italian, has been fined $4,415 in the Federal Circuit Court in Sydney. Martin’s private company Jaycee Trading Pty Limited, through which she operates the restaurant, has been fined a further $19,575. The fines were imposed after the Court found Martin was responsible for her company failing to comply with two Notices to Produce employment records and a Compliance Notice requiring her to back-pay nine underpaid employees at My Favourite Italian a total of $12,178. The Court has also ordered Martin’s company to back-pay the employees in full. The Notices were issued by Fair Work Inspectors

investigating underpayment complaints from wait and kitchen staff, including two juniors aged 16 and 19, who were underpaid wages, penalty rates and other entitlements in 2011 and 2012. Acting Fair Work Ombudsman Mr Michael Campbell said it was the first time the Agency had secured penalties in Court for failing to comply with a Compliance Notice. “Fair Work Inspectors are increasingly issuing Compliance Notices in cases where employers with contraventions refuse to co-operate and we will not tolerate employers not taking prompt action when issued with a Compliance Notice,” Mr Campbell said. “This case shows that if we take the matter to Court, an employer can face a

significant fine in addition to a Court Order to back-pay employees. “Under the Fair Work Act, employers must comply with Compliance Notices issued by Fair Work Inspectors, unless they have a reasonable excuse, or make a Court application to challenge the Notice.” Judge Sylvia Emmett said compliance with statutory standards was important. “I accept that employers must provide their employees with the correct entitlements and take steps to respond to correspondence and notices issued by government regulators,” Judge Emmett said. Media release, 17 Dec 2013 Fair Work Ombudsman

Scape Constructions to upgrade Lisarow sports field tender from local company Scape Constructions has been accepted for the upgrade of Lisarow High’s sports field.

The sports field makes up part of the Narara Valley Sporting Precinct and will include an upgrade of the existing field into a regulation sized senior sporting field incorporating sportsground

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welve local identities will come together in a bid to raise $100,000 for Cancer Council NSW – Hunter Central Coast Region on Friday, February 21, at Laycock St Theatre.

Much like the popular Dancing with the Stars TV show, each local ‘star’ will be partnered with a professional dancer for six weeks to learn a dance routine which will be performed at a one night only gala event. Nikki Webster, one of

the event sponsors and director of local dance studio Dance @ Nikki Webster has offered her studio and dance instructors to put the stars through their paces and will also sit on the judging panel at the event along with Gosford Council

general manager Mr Paul Anderson and Masterchef Julie Goodwin. Hosted by Craig from the Star 104.5FM Breakfast show along with country music star Gina Jeffreys, the show is expected to be very popular. A diverse group of local

‘stars’ are involved in the event from local business leaders and sporting stars to musicians and radio stars. The lineup of local ‘stars’ features: Gosford mayor Lawrie McKinna dancing Rock’n’Roll; owner of Lizottes, Brian Lizotte dancing Hip Hop; Australia’s Got Talent grand finalist Greg Gould dancing Latin; Star

104.5FM Breakfast Show’s Mandy dancing Musical Theatre; Bluetongue Stadium director Monique Marks dancing Broadway; NRL legend and manager of Star of the Sea Resort, Michael Buettner dancing Cheer; Sharpe Bros managing director Michael Sharpe dancing Jazz/ Funk; Fixx Events owner Brad Cardis dancing Hip Hop; The Footprint Group

director, Kristy-Lee Billett dancing Cheer; Vibrant Concepts owner Sam Woods dancing Cabaret; and, Gosford Council director, economic and community development, Colleen Worthy-Jennings dancing Contemporary. Email, 8 Jan 2014 Jayne Moloney, Cancer Council NSW

Nine year old girl dies in Bucketty accident CareFlight helicopter flew a seriously injured child to hospital from the scene of a motor vehicle crash at Bucketty on Monday, December 30.

Shortly before 1pm, emergency services were notified of the single-vehicle crash on George Downes Dr about 850m north of Orpen Rd.

The white Ford Explorer 4WD had crashed into trees and came to rest in an embankment. A nine-year-old girl, who was travelling in the third

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embers of the Federal Government are often heard to say that they want to help small business and I suspect that this is one area that politicians on both sides of the political divide would

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However, the opposite appears to be true when dealing with the government’s revenue collection arm, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). Their role appears to be to collect any tax that’s due at any cost, even if it means putting people out of work and businesses closing down to do so. Having dealt with hundreds of different small businesses over the years as clients advertising in various Ducks crossing publicatiuons, it is pretty clear that most, if not all, proprietors have not skipped away to a foreign country to spend their earnings and thereby defrauding the ATO. They are usually hard working people, working longer hours than any paid employees, if they have any, struggling to make ends meet, to pay bills as they fall due and to keep the business going. This often means that GST received in their unwanted role as the Government’s tax collector, for example, is used for rent, wages or to pay for stock, leaving the GST unpaid until other income covers it. The ATO of course is not interested in any excuses if you fall behind. They fine you for a late

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BAS return and they’ll gladly fine you more when you can’t pay all the BAS due on your return. If you fall behind, they’ll insist on a promised payment plan to cover arrears and future BAS payments, even if income varies from week to week and a set amount cannot be promised. If difficulties cause a payment to be missed, then they’ll want the full amount within seven days, knowing full well that such a payment will be impossible. This will then provide the trigger to be used as an excuse to commence legal action, adding court costs and interest. I can understand this from a bank perhaps, and even they go to great lengths to avoid such proceedings. But when the ATO does it, they have a reputation for being ruthless in the

extreme and the final outcome is extremely damaging for the small business, its employees, suppliers, land lord etc. In short, it’s also a disaster for the economy and flies in the face of the government’s supposed aim of helping small business. To make matters worse, the ATO charges interest on any amount not paid by a due date of course. While the current cash rate is 2.5 per cent, you would expect that, or something close to it, to be the rate charged by the ATO. Of course not, what are you thinking? They charge nearly four times that amount at 9.6 per cent making an outrageous 300 per cent profit, and not just monthly, but on a compounded daily basis to make sure that they get every last cent for the days within a month as well. I don’t think that even the banks are that greedy and that’s saying something. In fact the ATO is better off if everyone is late with their payments because they’ll make more money on the ridiculous interest rate they charge than they would if they had received the money on time and used it for its intended purpose.Email, 19 Dec 2013 Cec Bucello, Tascott

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thumbs up to the Green Point families who assembled at the Orana St reserve to watch the 9pm fireworks on New Year’s Eve.

There must have been several hundred there, no drunks, no bad behaviour, kids having a ball and no rubbish at all after everyone had gone home. Contrast that to other evenings there; fast food trash thrown out of car windows by our brilliant

be like, probably rat’s nests and cockroaches amongst the discarded food and cans under the bed. Email, 3 Jan 2014 Robert Ashcroft, Green Point

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New CEO for development board r John Mouland has been appointed the new Chief Executive Officer of Regional Development Australia Central Coast.

Mr Mouland has formal qualifications in business administration and management and has over 20 years senior management experience including most recently, 10 years at Gosford Council in the positions of Manager Customer Services and Communications, Manager Arts, Heritage and Culture and Executive Officer. Regional Development Australia Central Coast acting chair Mr Phil Walker said that the Board is looking forward to John’s commencement as the organisations CEO and building on the outstanding foundation that has been developed by the Board and previous CEO Mr Andrew Roach.

“On behalf of the entire Board, I would like to congratulate John on his appointment and we are looking forward to working with him to further enhance our regional strategies, the provision of a consolidated ‘voice’ for the region and developing an appropriate path for the prosperity of the Central Coast. “The appointment will see the continuation and enhancement of a number of key projects, initiatives and strategies, which will assist in developing a clear direction for the Central Coast as a region,” Mr Walker said. Mr Mouland said he is grateful for the opportunity and is looking forward to building strong partnerships

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Australia’s Got Talent winners come to Gosford

he Rhythm Hut will host Australia’s Got Talent winners Uncle Jed on Wednesday, January 22.

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angelic voice of front woman Laura Stitt, there is a unique versatility in this Sydney band that is rare to find.

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Uncle Jed took the nation by storm with their performances on reality TV

show Australia’s Got Talent. The trio went on to win the competition, propelling their album to number six on the Itunes Charts and the audition videos receiving

millions of YouTube hits. Uncle Jed are in the process of recording their second album due for release this year and are set to hit the road to play to all

their new found supporters across the nation. Media release. 18 Dec 2013 Erin Brooks, The Rhythm Hut

Out & About

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Holiday workshops at the Imperial Shopping Centre

Gosfordia truncata and other local fossils on display n exhibition of fossils representing species typical to Gosford City during the Triassic Period will be on display at Erina Library until Sunday, February 2.

Gosford Council has been loaned the fossils by the Australian Museum which include fish, plants and even a model of a Temnospondyl (frog/ crocodile like creature). Gosford Council’s heritage program coordinator Ms Rebecca Cardy said the exhibition provides residents with a rare opportunity to see fossils that are up to 250 million years old. “The selection of fossils on loan from the Australian Museum depicts an important era in the ancient development of the Central Coast. “Visitors to the exhibition will be provided with information on a number of internationally recognised local fossils, many of which were new to science at their time of discovery. “One of the most unusual finds was the lungfish known as Gosfordia truncata, which was named after Gosford. “These lungfish became very important in researchers’ understanding

Some of the fossils to be on display

of evolution. “Other highlights of the exhibition include fossils from a quarry at the base of Presidents Hill where over 400 fossil fish species were discovered in the 1880s and 1890s. “This exhibition is a truly fascinating insight into our

heritage and is a wonderful opportunity to view fossils that are not normally on display to the public,” Ms Cardy said. An exhibition launch will be held in the foyer gallery of Erina Library at 2pm on Thursday, January 16. The launch will be

attended by the Gosford mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna and will include a short speech by palaeontologist Ian Percival, senior principal research scientist at the Geological Survey of NSW. Media release, 9 Jan 2014 Gosford Council Media

oliday workshops are being held at the Imperial Shopping Centre throughout January.

Each workshop costs $5 per child, with all money to be donated to the Children’s Ward at Gosford Public Hospital. The workshops are part of what appears to be this year’s secret Gosford Council’s Summer in the City program. Council’s cultural development coordinator Mr Elio Gatti said the workshops would offer creative, educational experiences for children of all ages and cover everything from Aboriginal painting and cooking experiences, to lantern and kite making. “Each workshop is highly interactive and guided by experienced professionals and is designed to encourage young people to have fun and use their imagination. “Every year, the lantern making workshops are a real highlight on the program”. The children can create and decorate their own lanterns, which they can then collect at Woy Woy on Australia Day and use as part of the Woy Woy Lantern Parade. “The Summer in the City program provides some

great opportunities for our young people to unleash their creativity and get involved in our community. “This year, we are fortunate that Gosford’s Imperial Shopping Centre has come on board to facilitate the organisation and running of the workshops to ensure the success of this much loved annual event for years to come,” said Mr Gatti. “Just as well it’s there”, said Cec Bucello, publisher of Coast Community News, “otherwise if we hadn’t chased Council for information, we’d never have known about it and the community would have been none the wiser either”. “Apparently there’s a rumour that Australia Day celebrations will be held in Gosford again this year but again, we’re awaiting a response with some information to be able to let our readers know what’s happening”, he added. See page 19 for more details. Media release, 10 Jan 2014 Gosford Council Media Cec Bucello, 14 Jan 2014

Where do you get it? Following is a list of all good outlets where you can get your free copy of Coast Community News Avoca Avoca Cinema Avoca Primary School Bottle Shop Bowling Club Sul Rondo Café Central Mangrove Memorial Golf Club Copacabana Chemist Copacabana Shops Kiosk East Gosford East Gosford Cafes East Gosford Hotel East Gosford Shopping Centre Gosford Regional Gallery St Edward College High School St Josephs Girls College High School Empire Bay Service Station Erina Bob Jane Central Coast Adventist School Central Coast Grammar School Dulux Erina Fair Library Erina Leagues Club Erina Mall Fitness 2000 Fountain Plaza IGA Supermarket McDonalds Organic Plus

Red Rooster Shell Service Station Singos Meats Tarragal Glen Village The Bungalows Woodport Inn Woodport Retirement village Forresters Beach Retirement village Green Point Bakery Broadlands Chemist Green Point Christian College Green Point Community Centre Green Point Village Pool Shop Medical Centre Mr Catering-Greenway cafe Shopping Centre Gosford Bite Me Take Away Caltex Service Centre Central Coast Leagues Club Central Coast Mariners’ Home Games Ducks Crossing Publications Duttons Tavern Gosford Bowls Club Gosford High School Gosford Hospital Gosford Hotel Gosford Library Gosford Police Headquarters

Gosford Senior Citizen Centre Gosford Showground Gosford TAFE Gosford Uniting Church Imperial Centre Lady Kendall Little Bottler Monti’s My Cafe Imperial Centre Public School RSL Retirement Village and Community Centre Tourism Information Centre West Gosford RSL

McDonalds Pizza Shell Service Station Subway South Kincumber Shops Swim Centre Take away Food Outlets Tyrepower Video Westpac

Kariong Kariong Neighbourhood Centre Kariong Supermarkets Kariong Tavern Langford Drive Service Station Mt Penang Tourist information Centre Shell Service Station

Lisarow B.J Howes Metal land Lisarow Plaza Shopping Centre

Kincumber Bakery Brentwood Village Hungry Wolf Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Gym KFC Kincumber Library Kincumber Nautical Village Kincumber Primary School Kincumber Shopping Centre Fresko Fruits Multi Purpose Community Centre

Kulnura General Store Laguna General Store

Narara Narara Community Centre Narara Service Station Parsons Rd Narara Valley shops Narara Take Away Narara Home Central Service Station - Manns Rd/Merinee Rd Niagara Park Niagara Park Community Centre Niagara Park Primary School Niagara Park Supermarket Sara Lee Niagara Park Tavern Jenny Gee School Wear North Gosford Network Video North Gosford Private

Hospital North Gosford Shops Mangrove General Store Peats Ridge Corrugate Café Point Clare Acorn Garden Centre Aubrey Downer Meat Discounter Liquor Shop Point Clare Community Hall Point Clare Real Estate Point Clare Shopping Centre Point Clare Thai Takeaway

Crowne Plaza High School Gunyah Dental Umina Peninsula Village Wamberal Country Club Village Emporium Cafe The Point Cafe The Green Room

West Gosford Bakery - Manns Rd Bazzas Pet Shack Beacon Lighting Blockbuster Chemist Drummond Golf Saratoga/Yattalunga/ Golf Club Davistown Gosford Motor Inn Alloura Waters Village Gosford South Thai Chemist Takeaway Davistown RSL Hungry Jacks IGA Husqvarna Saratoga Shopping Centre/ KFC Cafe Lin Brothers Yattalunga Shopping Centre McDonalds Metro Service Station Somersby Michel’s Patisserie General Store Mobil Service Station Spencer Newsagent General Store Red Rooster Settlers Tavern Springfield Subway Springfield Shopping Supercheap auto Centre Spotlight West Gosford Motel Terrigal Henry Kendall Tavern Surf Club Hotel Rugby Club Library Zanziba Cafe Bowling Club

Wollombi General Store Woy Woy Peninsula Leisure Centre Campbells Home Hardware Wyoming Adelene Village Aldi BP Service Station Brisbane Water Legacy Nursing Community Centre Fitness Centre Wyoming Henry Kendall Village J&B Noodle Bar KFC McDonalds Our Lady of the Rosary Primary School Recreational Car Accessories Ten Pin Bowling Westpac Bank-City gate Willows Hotel Woolworths Service Station Wyoming Caravan Park Wyoming Medical Centre Wyoming Public School Wyoming Shopping Village Wyoming Shops corner of Maidens Brush Rd and Warrawilla Wyoming Youth Centre

Call 4325 7369 if you would like to be added to this list.

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Out & About

Dance expo at Erina ove Shake Dance 2014 will be held on Saturday, January 18, at Central Coast Dance in Erina with all proceeds going to Youth Arts Warehouse (YAW).

M Rani’s Fire

A fun line-up for Brackets he next Brackets and Jam event will be held on Friday, January 17, at Kincumba Mountain with Rani’s Fire and Shaddup ‘N’ Danz to perform.

Performing as a duo or in a full band format, Sydneybased indie act Rani’s Fire combine blends of folk, pop and alternative music with smooth vocals and cheeky lyrics to seduce their audiences. Singer/songwriter Alex Stengl formed Rani’s Fire in 2008, releasing a debut studio album ‘From the Left Side’ featuring a full band and strings in 2010. Since then, Rani’s Fire has performed at Australian venues and festivals in NSW and interstate, including the Basement, the Vanguard, Woodford Folk Festival, Illawarra Folk Festival and Sydney Mardi Gras Festival. In 2013, lead singer Alex Stengl combined forces

with singer, songwriter and guitarist Fiona Magee to launch their latest EP ‘My Secret Heart’. Tracks from the EP have received airplay on Triple J’s ‘Roots and All’ and Sydney’s FBi Radio. Shaddup ‘N’ Danz are a group of Central Coast musicians who gather from time to time to play to inspire people to dance and party with a variety of tunes, feeding off the ideas and energy coming back to them from the audience. At Brackets, they’ll be celebrating the New Year with a tasteful set of songs you’ll feel compelled to sing along with. Not for the faint hearted, the band consists of several

seasoned cranky old musos, over medication and politics, sincerely heaven bent on creating an organic outlet to connect with a lost community spirit. The band has two drummer/percussionists, Steve Maynard and Snowy Dyer on skins and bells, along with Brett Lowe on bass, Isa Zilic on keys, Daryl Yensch and Chris Mackenzie on guitar-like weapons and vocals. Several friends will join in from time to time to lend these nutters a hand, so anything could happen. Email, 10 Jan 2014 Noel Plummer, Brackets and Jam

The event will begin at 8am with a dance show and continue until after 10pm. Move Shake Dance, which is open for anyone aged three to 103, is an annual all day dance expo where you can try a range of different dance styles taught by industry professionals. All proceeds from Move Shake Dance will go to YAW which is part of Regional Youth Support Services, Gosford. This is a program that develops youth talent, especially targeting disadvantaged young people, such as homeless youth who have had little or no access to learning and development in the arts. Some of the dances on offer include Latin dance and Highland dance taught by champions, a showgirl routine from a real showgirl, Bollywood dance from a Bollywood movie star, Zumba, ballet, lyrical and jazz from trained teachers, musical theatre from a Broadway star, belly dance, hip hop and burlesque from working professionals. Media release, 5 Jan 2014 Lyn Mackay, Move Shake Dance

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Saturday January 18 Green Point Monthly Market Day and Car Boot Sale Green Point Baptist Church 9am-2pm Kulnura Pioneer Country Markets Kulnura General Store 8am-1pm Terrigal Market Day 92 Serpentine Road 9am-1pm

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Not for Profit Organisations Directory Art

0410 509 071, grahamblack@iprimus.com.au

Central Coast Art Society Lectures, demonstrations and discussion. Weekly paintouts Tuesdays 4349 5860 for locations Workshops - 4363 1820 9.30am - 12.30pm 1st and 3rd Wed Social Meetings 1.30pm 4th Wed Gosford City Arts Centre. 4325 1420

Rotary Club of Kariong/Somersby International service club improves lives of communities in Australia and overseas. Funfilled activities, fellowship and friendship breakfasts. Phillip House, 21 Old Mount Penang Rd (opp Shell) - Fri 7:15am 4340 4529

publicity@artcentralcoast.asn.au

kersuebay@philliphouse.com.au

Community Groups ABC - “The Friends” 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 Central Coast Over 30s Social Group Inc We offer social contact, entertainment events & new friendships for people in their 30’s, 40’s, 50’s & 60’s etc. Our events range from; Live Music, House Parties, Restaurant Nights, BBQ’s/ Picnics, Trips Away & lots more. For a FREE calendar call Sharon on 0432 760 272 or email cco30s@live.com.au

U3A Central Coast Mature age people are invited to participate in a wide range of courses to broaden the mind and make new friends 0408 704 701 www.centralcoast.u3anet.org.au

Wyoming Community Centre Programs and activities incl. Tai Chi, Yoga, Zumba, Blokes Breakfast’s, Community Markets, Out of School Hours Care, Play Group 4323 7483 manager@wyomingcc.org.au

Kariong Neighbourhood Centre ‘A friendly, caring, Safe and Connected Community’ We provide information about local services - Counselling, early childhood nurse, legal advice, computer classes, room hire, equipment hire, advertising, playgroups, friendship groups, Health and fitness groups, parenting groups, cooking classes and zumba. 4340 1724

- 3pm Kincumber & District Neighbourhood Centre. Mthly Meetings, Guest Speaker at Kincumber Hotel 1st Mon 4369 2530

Garden Clubs Erina Heights Garden Club Meet at 10am 3rd Fri each Month Meetings and garden visits informal and friendly. New members welcome 4384 6750 Australasian Native Orchid Society Cultivation and conservation of Aust Native Orchids. 2nd Wed, Narara Community Centre, 2 Pandala Rd Narara - 8pm 4340 5157 Matcham Garden Club Monthly Meetings and Garden Visits with speakers and discussions relating to rare and unusual plants. New comers welcome Every 2nd Thur 12noon to 2.30pm 4367 6292 Wamberal Garden Club Inc 10am 3rd Tue related outing following week Visitors Welcome Terrigal Rotary Hall 4384 5193 4385 2205

Health Groups Alcoholics Anonymous If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, that’s our business. Meet every Sat - Progress Hall Ronald Ave, Wyoming 8pm 4323 3890

4344 7992 Central Coast Vietnam Veterans Association Yoga - Ladies Fully qualified with the international yoga teachers association - Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre Friday 11am to 12.30pm $6 per session 0419 126 100 Overeaters Anonymous (OA) 12-step fellowship for those with eating disorders. No dues, fees, or weigh ins. Stone Building. Anglican Church Mann St. Gosford, Thursday 2:15pm www.oa.org 0412 756 446

History Groups Brisbane Water Historical Society • Coach tours • School educational tours • Annual Street Stalls • Participation in History Heritage Week Celebration Margaret Pearce 4325 2270 Fellowship of First Fleeters Central Coast For anyone interested in early history or early family histories. Don’t need to be a First Fleeter. Wyong RSL Club 2nd Sat 10:30am 4323 1849

Mon 7.30-9.30pm Ourimbah RSL 4362 7227 Brisbane Waters Breakfast Toastmasters Club 8:30am-10:30am 2nd and Last Sat each month - The Hive and Library Erina Shopping Centre 0459 240 183 Diggers@The Entrance Toastmasters Convenient daytime meetings 2nd and 4th Mondays 10.30am to 12.30pm 4365 2751 Gosford City Toastmasters 2nd & 4th Thurs, Gosford Bowling Club 7:30 to 9:30pm 4340 1929 emcloon@bigpond.net.au

Special Interest CCLC Bridge Club Duplicate Bridge-partner not required for most sessions. www.cclcbridgeclub.asn.au Central Coast Leagues Club 12.30pm Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri Sat 1.30pm Wed 7.15pm Mon 4323 3456 cclcbridgeclub@westnet.com.au

Women’s Groups 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

gosfordnorthiw@live.com.au Central Coast Handweavers, Spinners Inner Wheel Club and Textile Arts Guild of Terrigal Spinning and weaving, Share friendship, social patchwork and quilting, felting Music activities as well as fundraising and other fibre and fabric for local, national and Soundwaves crafts, community quiting bees international projects. Men’s acapella 4 part harmony - Day and Night Groups 2nd Tues, 7pm Terrigal Rotary chorus - for all ages, all 4325 4743 Hall, Duffy Road Terrigal welcome 7:00pm Mon Central www.centralcoasthsguild.org.au 4384 1553 Coast Leagues Club terigalinnerwheel@gmail.com 0405 030 945 Central Coast Campus randtbale@bigpond.com Friends Inc Soroptimist International Post school learning, Political Party Brisbane Water advocacy, dinners, Central Coast Greens discussions, speakers, awards, Soroptimists speak for women and girls of all nations through Branch of Greens NSW, newsletters and special awareness advocacy and active regarding ecological projects action by supporting national sustainability, social and 4324 0023 and international programs economic justice, peace and sonhopk@bigpond.net.au 2nd Thur 6:45pm - Breakers non-violence, grassroots www.cccampusfriends.org Country Club, Dover Rd democracy and getting elected Wamberal 3rd Thur Central Coast Potters 4367 6331 centralcoast.nsw.greens.org.au Society sibrisbanewater@siswp.org centralcoastgreens@gmail.com Dedicated to increasing the ceramics knowlede, experience Probus Clubs Kincumber View Club and skills of members and the For ladies looking for a place All Probus clubs have general public. to make friends. Interesting interesting guest speakers, Running classes, workshops, speakers, lunch, bus trips, friendly atmosphere, make new demonstrations, exhibitions and movie days and home friends, fellowship. intellectual social events - Annual exhibitions functions. 4th Tues Davistown stimulus, and social activities. in May and December - Open RSL Club 11am Day in Sept 4369 7363 Probus Club of Avoca info@ccpotters.org 10.15am 3rd Mon Avoca 4324 5343 Terrigal View Club Beach Bowling Club Luncheon meeting followed www.probussouthpacific.org/ Indoor Bowls by a guest speaker 1st Wed, microsites/avocabeach Mixed Social Also outings and functions 4368 6157 4384 3741 Central Coast Leagues Club Come learn this friendy game mthly. Breakers Club Dover Rd Wamberal Probus Club of Brisbane for all ages! 4358 5500 Water (Gosford) 5 sessions weekly 1st Wed 10am - Legacy 4363 2360 43686811 WOWGIRLS Wave House, Opp Gosford Travel of Wisdom Inc Swimming Centre 4365 0044 Friendship Force Central WOWGIRLS Wave of Wisdom connects women and local Coast Probus Club A travel club with a difference! businesses around a common theme of wellbeing. to share West Gosford See a country from the wisdom and explore lifes 2nd Thur Narara Community inside and change the way potential. Centre, 2 Pandala Rd Narara you see the world. Regular Powwows, WOW 10am 4362 7227 Travel in small groups and Wisdom gatherings, WOW stay with friends in 370 clubs days and WOW courses check Public Speaking around the world. our website for activities. Develop confidence by We in turn host small groups www.wowgirls.com.au info@wowgirls.com.au improving your speaking skills. from other clubs. Meetings are entertaining and 4399 3625 4388 9435 educational. www.friendshipforcecentralcoast.asn.au

Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre • Personal development • Community Garden • Counselling Community Care • Meditation Services - Central Coast • Support and friendship Dying with Dignity NSW, Memory lane - Doing things Groups Central Coast together Café • Music and Movement for Working to give those For people with memory under 5 suffering unrelievedly from loss & their carers to enjoy a • Yoga terminal or incurable illness relaxing coffee morning with • Rooms for hire the legal right to request & others experiencing similar 4363 1044 receive medical help to die circumstances Quarterly Meetings 10am to 11.30am Koolewong, Point Clare 4369 8053 Caroline Bay Brasserie - East & Tascott Progress Gosford 2nd Wednesday Association GROW - Free Weekly 12 Step 4324 4244 Aims to provide resources for Mental Health Self Help Group communication. - Helping thousands to recover Gosford 50+ Leisure and Special guests, community from mental health challenges Learning Centre involvement, heritage, diversity, for more than 55 years to find Handicraft, Painting, Knitting, education, safety and small a GROW group near you call Tai Chi, Scrabble, Darts, business opportunities. 1800 558 268 or visit Table Tennis, Indoor Bowls, Point Clare Community Hall www.grow.net.au Patchwork, Yoga, Fitness, 2nd Thurs Bi Monthly. GROW Groups meet weekly all Gentle Swimming, Line 0411 266 325 year round Dancing, Cards, Variety Social, Womens Group, Zumba, Sydney Welsh Choir Meals on Wheels Crochet, Computers Cultural not for profit Delivered meals and flexible 4324 4749 organisation performing at food options for people with a concerts and various venues functional disability Gosford Politics to promotoe the Welsh 4382 9401 in the Pub culture with our singing, also Come and solve the problems performing for charity fund Central Coast Prostate of the world over a friendly raising. Cancer Support Group drink and a bite to eat. Guest 4369 3378 (Gosford) speakers. Meet last Friday Month Computer Groups First Thurs 6pm Dutton’s Terrigal Uniting Church Tavern 161 Mann St, Gosford AACC Computer 380 Terrigal Drive, Terrigal 0438 363 108 Club Inc. 9.30am to 12 noon www.aacc.asn.au 4367 9600 I AM LOST Help with Computing problems www.pcfa.org.au Deep Conversations & - Program demos + Q&A systematic exercises for sessions. Monthly meetings Central Coast Prostate understanding my self & my held from Feb to Nov 2nd Cancer Support Group place in life. Wed Windows 7 to 10pm (Wyong) Gurdjieff Society - Ancient and Narara Valley H S, Fountains Meet last Monday Month modern knowledge. Rd, Narara Wyong Golf Club 0425 296 783 4th Thurs Social + Windows Pacific Highway Wyong www.gurdjieff.org.au 12.15 – 3.15pm East Gosford 10.30am to 12 noon Coastal Communicators Progress Hall, Webb Rd 4356 9300 Rotary Club of 4362 1918 or 4324 2740 Toastmasters Club www.pcfa.org.au Gosford North secretary@aacc.asn.au 1st and 3rd Sats Avoca Beach A very active community Bowling Club 10.15am. Gambling Solutions minded club with many Seniors Computer Club 4341 6842 Gambling help counsellors projects focussed on assisting jancummings@y7mail.com Central Coast Inc. provide free, confidential, youth. If you are keen to Beginners class PC or Mac professional service to support our great projects, Blue Gum Flat Mon or Tues. Classes Mon to gamblers, family and friends. get involved with our fun club or Fri for most programs – see Available Woy Woy, Kincumber, Toastmasters discuss joining, please contact website. 10am – 12md or 1pm Mthly meetings 1st and 3rd Gosford, The Entrance. Graham Black

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History society plans for Seniors’ Week entral Coast Family History Society will celebrate Seniors’ Week 2014 on Saturday, March 1, at Gosford City Lions Hall in East Gosford from 11am to 3pm.

The question for the day is: “If you are preparing a heritage/memories box for future generations, what treasures would you add to this box?” Members and visitors are invited to attend and display

their ideas as well annotate their items and box for others to see. Doors will be open from 10am for those wishing to display items. The society will also hold an Open Day on Wednesday,

March 19, from 10am to 2pm at its Research Centre in East Gosford. Email, 1 Jan 2014 Deborah Buist, Central Coast Family History Society

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.

Wednesday Jan 15 Alcoholics Anonymous lunchtime group, Anglican Church, Gosford, 12:30pm True Blue Billy T Bear and Mungo’s Outback Magic Show: Children 7 – 12 years, Imperial Centre, Gosford, 11am and 1pm Special Sea Creature Treasure Hunt, Bouddi National Park The Enchanted Forest, Bouddi National Park

Thursday Jan 16 True Blue Billy T Bear and Mungo’s Outback Magic Show: Children 7 – 12 years, Imperial Centre, Gosford, 11am and 1pm Open Mic Night, Kincumber Hotel, 7pm Fossil exhibition launch, Erina Library, 2pm

Friday Jan 17 Blues Angels, Avoca Beach Hotel, 8:30pm Recycling is Fun, Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre, 10:30am-12pm Gosford 50+ Singles Dinner and Dance Central Coast Art Society 2014 Summer Exhibition with People’s Choice Award official opening, Gosford Art Centre, 6pm True Blue Billy T Bear and Mungo’s Outback Magic Show: Children 7 – 12 years, Imperial Centre, Gosford, 11am and 1pm Aboriginal Painting: Children 5 – 12 years, Imperial Centre, Gosford,

10am, 11:30am and 1pm Brackets and Jam, Kincumba Mountain, 7pm Aboriginal Bush Tucker and Tools, Brisbane Water National Park

Saturday Jan 18 Kulnura Pioneer Country Markets, 8am-1pm, opposite Kulnura General Store Wild Reality…What a Concept Men’s Circle, Happy Herb Shop, Erina, 5pm-8pm Move Shake Dance, Central Coast Dance, Erina Fair, 9am-10pm

Sunday Jan19 Gosford 50+ Singles BBQ

Monday Jan 20 Kite Making: Children 5 – 12 years, Imperial Centre, Gosford, 10am, 11:30am and 1pm Kids Beachcombing, art and craft, Bouddi National Park

Tuesday Jan 21 Little Urchins Kids Club, Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre, Terrigal, 11am-2pm Mini Chefs: Children 5 years and under, Imperial Centre, Gosford, 10am, 11:30am and 1pm Special Waterbugs Detectives, Brisbane Water National Park

9am, 11am and 1pm Thursday Jan 23 Lantern Making: Children 5 – 12 years, Imperial Centre, Gosford, 9am and 1pm Aboriginal Bush Tucker and Tools, Brisbane Water National Park Uncle Jed, The Rhythm Hut, Gosford

Out & About

Avoca markets back again

he first Avoca Beachside Markets for the year will be held on Sunday, January 19, from 9am to 2pm on the Heazlett Park Foreshore.

The date has been brought forward to the third Sunday for this month only, due to Australia Day falling on the fourth Sunday. The Avoca Markets Art Tank Project will continue with live interactive stencils now going onto the tank. A free art workshop will also be held from 9am in the Enchanted Circle. Local bands will perform on the Lizottes Live Stage

and buskers will perform around the Village and Earth area all day. Local pirate, Wobbly Jim, will also perform a live storytelling show on the main stage at 11am and Andy the roving street performer will perform circus tricks all day around the site. Over 110 stalls will be on display including local produce in The Garden

Basket, Wicked Fruit Chai Area, international foods, art, craft, clothing, jewellery, up-cycled goods, recycled homewares, spices, cakes and more. The event has again been nominated for the 2014 Gosford Council Australia Day Community Awards. Email, 5 Jan 2014 Brad Cardis, FIXX Events and Marketing

Weekly Art Classes and One day Workshops Come to a light-filled studio and enjoy learning a new skill or increasing those you have in a friendly positive atmosphere.

For details go to www.zoefletcher.com or call Zoe Fletcher on 0497 766 522

Friday Jan 24 Rockin Horse Avoca Beach Hotel, 8:30pm Special Sea Creature Treasure Hunt, Bouddi National Park Access All Areas, MMAD Headquarters, Gosford, 12pm-10pm Ned Kelly’s Sister’s Travelling Circus, Uniting Productions’ Play Reading, Uniting Church Hall, Gosford, 7:30pm

Friday Jan 31 Finn, Avoca Beach Hotel, 8:30pm

Wednesday Feb 5 Coast Sessions Album Showcase, Lizottes

Friday Feb 7 Summer of Reggae Festival, The Rhythm Hut, 8pm

Friday Feb 14 Cinema in the Park screening Roman Holiday, 5pm, Kibble Park

Wednesday Jan 22

Sunday Feb 16

Art Tank Workshops: Children 5 – 12 years, Imperial Centre, Gosford,

The CHANGINGface, Lizottes Kincumber

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Central Coast Bush Dance & Music Association Experience Folk Music at its best at East Gosford Progress Hall @ 7.30pm Henry Parry Drive

February 8

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More Convict Footprints ational Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) and Convict Footprints have announced the return of outdoor play Convict Footprints on the Old Great North Rd after its success last year and winning Gold in the Festivals and Events category in the Regional Tourism Awards.

Convict Footprints director Jerry Retford said the popularity of the play last year, with sold out performances and rave reviews, led to its return for two weekends in April. “We are really excited to bring this performance back, to be staged again on the World Heritage Listed convict built road in Dharug National Park,” said Mr Retford. The play will be performed by professional actors, interacting with audiences and telling the stories of the road. Audiences will be moved by the experiences portrayed, some humorous and some heart wrenching, but always entertaining. Shuttle buses will take the audience to the commencement of Devines

Hill, where they will be greeted by either Thomas Mitchell or Percy Simpson and provided a personalised ‘tour’ of the road. “The audience will experience what it was like to visit the road when it was being constructed back in 1830. “You will meet the overseer, witness convicts at work, hear stories about the hardships and see fascinating features of this amazing road. “Audience members will be required to walk up a slight incline for approximately 1km so you will need to be reasonably mobile and wear appropriate footwear,” said Mr Retford. Media release, 17 Dec 2013 Susan Davis, National Parks and Wildlife Service

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Hilliard is Wamberal Bowler of the Year

International Football School embraces tennis leyton Hewitt’s former coach, Roger Rasheed, has joined the new International Tennis School at Mt Penang as the tennis ambassador.

lengara Retirement Village resident Mr Trevor Hilliard has won the 2013 Wamberal Bowling Club Bowler of the Year award.

The bowling club conducted 10 club championship events this year with Mr Hilliard an entrant in each event. “I was in the final for six of the events, with a win in three,” Mr Hilliard said. “Our teams that were

defeated only lost by one shot on the last end.” As a result of his achievements, Mr Hilliard was awarded the 2013 Bowler of the Year trophy and cap. Mr Hilliard bowls four times a week and practices

three times a week. “I am thrilled to have won this award and will be happy to keep it for the next year,” said Mr Hilliard. Email, 6 Jan 2014 Annie Marov, Glengara Retirement Village

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International Tennis School follows the successful first year of the International Football School (IFS), which aims to combine daily elite level coaching with an innovative academic program built around project-based learning. The Tennis School comes fully endorsed by state body, Tennis NSW. “We proudly support the International Tennis School and look forward to working together for the future development of all players and students,” said Tennis NSW CEO Mr Alistair MacDonald. The school’s tennis technical director Mr Greg Brownlow promises to provide a complete environment for the development of each

individual player. “All students undertake two hours of training every morning from 8.30am to 10.30am before commencing their academic day,” Brownlow said. “This covers everything from correct preparation, physical and mental development through to building individual strengths and weaknesses both on and off the court. “Maintaining good communication and ongoing progress reporting between staff, students and parents is also an important part of our school’s philosophy,” said Brownlow. Media release, 2 Jan 2014 Maurice Murphy, Tennis NSW

Central Coast bowlers off to world championship

LAT 33° 51’ S - LONG 151° 14’ E - TIME ZONE - 1000 Time - Height(m)

Having coached Lleyton Hewitt, Gael Monfils, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and rising star Grigor Dimitrov, Rasheed will now share his expertise with Tennis School coaches and students on a regular basis, ensuring each individual is reaching their maximum potential. “Our vision is to provide future tennis and academic pathways for each student during and after their school lives as we create the best tennis program in the country,” said CEO Mr Paul Chapman. “Those player pathways include French money tournament schedules, Club Tennis, USA College Scholarships and Australian ranking tournaments,” Chapman added. The launch of the

errigal Bowling Club’s Adam Davidson and Woy Woy Bowling Club’s John Orme will represent Australia at the inaugural Aloha Barefoot Bowls Championship to be held in Honolulu, Hawaii, next month.

The Aloha Barefoot Bowls competition, organised by Bowls NSW and sponsored by IMG Sports Technology, is a pairs event consisting of one registered player and one new player. John has only been bowling socially at Woy Woy Sporties for a couple of months and teamed up with Adam who has skippered 10 clubs in Sydney and rural NSW. Adam and John entered the Hills District Tournament in December and won their section. Earlier this month they

visited Baulkham Hills to play against the winners of the Northmead teams. The Coast boys got off to a flying start only to see their 4-nil lead become a deficit of two after six ends.

Both Adam and John got a winning bowl each to draw the match and send the game into a one end sudden death playoff. Two bowls per player were sent down and both Adam and John had the

four nearest to the jack to win the trip to Hawaii. Six teams from NSW will represent Australia and five nations will participate for the world title, including Japan, America, Canada and New Zealand. Media release, 14 Jan 2014 John Orme, Woy Woy

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Mariners hold third spot despite draws entral Coast Mariners have climbed to third spot on the Hyundai A-League 2013/14 ladder following a 0-0 draw in their round 13 clash with Melbourne Heart at Bluetongue Stadium on Sunday, January 5.

John van’t Schip’s men started the match the brighter of the two sides and had a few chances to open their account early on, however, wayward finishing ultimately frustrated the red and whites. Five minutes in, Heart midfielder Iain Ramsay tried his luck from outside the area, however, he fired his shot well over the woodwork. Maltese striker Michael Mifsud came close to opening the scoring for the visitors in the 14th minute after linking with a Harry Kewell pass, however his shot slammed the left post. Heart continued to press and were handed another good opportunity to find the net shortly after as midfielder Mate Dugandzic provided a lovely pass to Ramsay, who sent his strike sailing over the bar. The Mariners’ first chance of the evening fell to New Zealand international Storm Roux in the 28th minute as he struck his shot on goal from outside the box. Former Central Coast gloveman Andrew Redmayne dropped low to deny the Cape Town-born youngster. Melbourne defender Patrick Gerhardt had an opportunity to break the deadlock just after the break as he lined up an effort from range. The Liberian international failed to trouble Mariners shot stopper Liam Reddy,

with the effort flying well over the bar. The yellow and navy came close to opening their account in the 62nd minute as former Socceroo Mile Sterjovski fired a pinpoint cross to Nick Montgomery. The former Sheffield United midfielder leapt to meet Sterjovski’s cross, but his low header whizzed past the post. Central Coast Mariners’ boss Phil Moss introduced fan favourite Matt Simon to the match with 25 minutes left to play, in the hope that the former East Gosford Rams’ man could help spark some chances for the yellow and navy. Simon was involved in a Central Coast move shortly after coming on, with the attack ending with left back Joshua Rose lifting an effort from a good area over the woodwork. Socceroo Mitchell Duke made space for himself with two minutes of normal time remaining, before lashing an effort at goal. Unfortunately for the 8,062 faithful inside Bluetongue Stadium, Duke’s strike just missed the target. While his side didn’t claim the win they were after against the competition’s 10th placed team, Mariners’ boss Moss said he was satisfied that his team kept a clean sheet against an opposition he believed would begin to trouble other Hyundai A-League outfits. “We pride ourselves on

winning our home games and we came up a bit short today,” Moss said postmatch. “We had three great chances, so it could well have worked out (differently). “The positive is that we kept a clean sheet and that we created enough chances to win the game. “Seven weeks ago if you said we’d be in third spot in the first week of the New Year I would have ripped your arm off and ran a mile. “We’re very happy with where we are sitting, but it’s a log-jam and one result either way at the moment can make a big difference, so we’re not getting carried away with the ladder position,” he said. Moss also confirmed he would be looking at bringing in new signings soon following recent long term injuries to Marcos Flores, Adam Kwasnik and Michael Neill, as well as Michael McGlinchey departing on loan to J.League outfit Vegalta Sendai. Moss said the signings may come from rival Hyundai A-League sides, internationally, or from the Club’s youth system. The Club’s next Hyundai A-League home fixture in Gosford is on Saturday, January 25 against local rivals Newcastle Jets. Media release, 5 Jan 2014 Jess Norton, Central Coast Mariners

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Henry Dagosso, Dick Love and Josh Farnsworth with the Adaminaby Bowling Club president Photo couresty of the Monaro Post Newspaper

ick Love and Henry Dagasso, both of Davistown RSL, teamed up with Terrigal’s Josh Farnsworth to play in the Trout Triples at Adaminaby in the Lake Eucumbene area of the Snowy Mountains on December 7 and 8.

The team won their first three games on the Saturday and the first of two games on the Sunday, only to lose the final game by two shots. In this game Josh twice hit bare jacks to take the

game to an extra end. There were no five game winners and the Coast team finished third out of 28 teams who came from all over the South Coast of NSW, the Mountains and the Riverina.

Both Josh and Henry are members of the 2013 Zone Emerging squad and said they really enjoyed the experience of this visit to a small country club. Email, 12 Dec 2013 Dick Love, Davistown RSL

Gosford’s biggest day of racing a success osford Racing Club held its Twilight Race Meeting on Friday, January 10, which saw Inner Silence, trained by Gosford trainer Neil Ward, take out the final race of the day.

Inner Silence, ridden by Jarrod Woodhouse, won the Canadian Club Summer Crisp benchmark 65 Handicap (1600 metres), paying $16 to win. Gosford Racing Club chairman Mr Michael Cusick said Neil had had many

successes over the years and was a long term and valued trainer at Gosford. “It was great to see a local trainer win the last race on the biggest day of racing in Gosford. “The horse certainly wasn’t one of the favourites

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Matt Simon keeps Mariners in the hunt ormer East Gosford Rams junior Matt Simon secured the Central Coast Mariners’ only goal in a 1-1 draw against Wellington Phoenix in New Zealand on Sunday, January 12.

The draw extended the Mariners’ unbeaten run against Wellington to six matches. Simon’s first goal of the campaign put the Mariners ahead, however, Costa Rican international Kenny Cunningham restored parity to the contest just before half time, his shot on the angle nestling in the back of Liam Reddy’s net. The Mariners had a great opportunity to get back ahead in the match with just over 20 minutes remaining after Trent Sainsbury was dragged down in the box by Phoenix custodian Glen Moss. Daniel McBreen, however, sent the penalty awarded by referee Matthew Gillett over the bar. The blustery conditions inside the venue colloquially known as the ‘Cake Tin’ made playing attractive football difficult for both sides, and the opening minutes of the game saw the players struggling to maintain any sound possession. Wellington had the first two shots of the match, however, the efforts from Carlos Hernandez and Jeremy Brockie came from range and failed to trouble Mariners shot stopper Reddy. Simon etched his name on the scoresheet in just his third start for the Club since returning from K-League Classic outfit Chunnam Dragons in the 17th minute. Attackers Mitchell Duke and Nick Fitzgerald combined to open the

chance for Simon and he slammed the ball past Moss clinically from just inside the box via a first time shot. Neither side crafted many obvious chances to add to the scoring until Cunningham levelled proceedings just before the break. After turning Kiwi international Storm Roux, Cunningham sent a low strike on the angle beyond Reddy. On the hour Roux clipped a sweet pass into the box which McBreen headed wide, before Gillett pointed to the penalty spot eight minutes later following Glen Moss’s foul on Sainsbury inside the area. Unfortunately for the yellow and navy, last season’s Hyundai A-League Golden Boot Winner sent the effort from 12 yards powerfully over the woodwork. The ‘Nix appealed for a penalty with eight minutes to go, however, referee Gillett correctly waved the cries from the Wellington players and crowd away after Tyler Boyd fell untouched in the area. The final obvious opportunity to win the game came in the 85th minute when Mariners substitute Anthony Caceres burst forward only to see his low shot from close range smothered by Glen Moss. Mariners mentor Phil Moss was positive after the game, noting that gaining a point against the inform team of the Hyundai A-League at a “cyclonic”

Westpac Stadium was a reasonable result. “The near cyclonic conditions in Wellington today made it exceptionally tough to play football,” Moss said. “I believe we actually put in an improved performance on recent weeks, especially in the first half where we controlled the majority of the play and produced some decent football. “Leaving New Zealand with a point is something that many teams may struggle to do this season.” “Our defensive structure limited Wellington to few clear cut chances throughout the match, so I was very pleased with that. “If we can maintain consistency in defence over the coming rounds and remain a difficult team to beat, that will help us no end in achieving our first season target of making the Hyundai A-League Finals Series.” “Matt Simon was outstanding tonight. “Not only did he take his goal exceptionally well, he also worked tirelessly for the team. “Simmo has only made four starts in the last 12 months due to the horrendous injuries he sustained while in Korea, and I believe he will be a very important player for us in the second half of the season.” Media release, 12 Jan 2014 Central Coast Mariners Media

Coast achieves top three result at interbranch event

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entral Coast athletes ensured a top three placing for the branch at the 2013 NSW Surf Life Saving Interbranch Championships held on their home turf at Soldiers Beach on the weekend of December 14 and 15

Tough and gritty performances were the mark of the weekend where relentless wind chop and a strong southeasterly seabreeze tested the mettle of NSW’s top surf sports competitors both in the water and on the beach, but the Central Coast Sandcrabs as they are affectionately known, showed their strength by finishing up on 1,244 points. K1 Kayaker Kaitlin Matuschka, convincingly took out the U19 Surf Ski race in the very testing conditions on Day One of competition. “I was pretty nervous going out there and you would consider yourself lucky to get around the course cleanly, I even came off my ski on the way in,” said Kaitlin. “Interbranch is my

favourite of all the carnivals because you and your branch are just one big family and it is such great practice for the rest of the season,” added Kaitlin. The Central Coast finished on a high when they secured both the Open Male and Open Female Taplin Relays at the conclusion of the carnival. Team captain Tim Schofield, of Terrigal, said the team were hungry and the Taplin is the ultimate event you want to win. “It was so inspiring watching the girls dominate and then to go out there and for us boys to also take it out in such unpredictable conditions was really exciting,” said Tim. Female team captain Rachelle King said she was proud of the whole team. “Central Coast has really

improved this year in all areas of competition. “We are all about team spirit and that really puts us at an advantage. “As captain, my goal this year was to create a loving and supportive environment because I think you need that in order to race well,” said Rachelle. There were many other notable Central Coast performances including superstar sprinter Olivia Tauro who took out the Open Female Beach Sprint and made the final dash for the winning Taplin team and Tim Schofield’s impressive swim to win the Open Male Surf Race. Media release, 16 Dec 2013 Alix Vanny, NSW Surf Life Saving Australia