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Majority of swimming locations fail hirteen of the 22 swimming locations in the Gosford LGA have been given the thumbs down on water quality and swimming safety in the State of the Beaches 2013-14 report, including popular tourist beaches, Terrigal and Ocean Beach.

Wamberal Lagoon, Avoca Lagoon, Patonga Creek, Pearl Beach rock pool, Ettalong Channel, Pretty Beach baths, Woy Woy baths, Davistown baths and Yattalunga baths were all given a poor rating while Terrigal Lagoon was given a very poor rating. Nine swimming locations, including MacMasters Beach, Avoca, North Avoca, Wamberal and Forresters Beach were labelled as good. No swimming locations in the Gosford LGA were labelled as very good, compared with 16 of Wyong Shire’s swimming locations that received the top rating. According to the report, while water quality was generally suitable for swimming in dry weather conditions at Terrigal and Ocean Beaches, elevated enterococci levels may be recorded following light rainfall. “Terrigal beach is often impacted by discharge from Terrigal Lagoon. “It is recommended that swimming be avoided during and up to one day after rainfall or if there are signs of stormwater pollution, such as discoloured water or odour or floating debris,” states the report. The report highlighted 42 swimming locations in NSW that failed to live up to the community’s expectations for water safety including four ocean beaches, 22

estuarine beaches and 16 lake/lagoon swimming sites. Gosford Council’s Director of Governance and Planning Ms Danielle Dickson said local beachgoers could be confident that Gosford City had some of the cleanest ocean beaches in NSW. “The report graded nine of the 11 ocean beaches monitored in the Gosford region as good,” said Ms Dickson. “Unfortunately, not all of our beaches escaped the impacts of rainfall during the year with Terrigal and Ocean beaches rated as poor. “Overall, the water quality at most locations improved in 2013/2014 as a result of drier conditions, and it is expected that it will continue to improve as rainfall conditions return to average. “Forty one percent of Gosford’s 22 monitored sites were graded as good or very good in 2013/2014, up from 32% in 2012/2013. “However, the report also identified the continued water quality issues at 11 of the region’s lagoon, estuarine and ocean baths swimming sites. “Sites like Terrigal Lagoon, Patonga Creek, Ettalong Channel and Cockrone Lagoon rated poorly, mainly due to stormwater and wastewater impacts following wet conditions and flooding events.

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“Swimming sites graded as poor or very poor have permanent advisory signs recommending that swimming should be avoided for up to three days after rain in estuarine or lagoon environments and up to one day after rain at beaches. “Beachwatch also issues daily pollution forecasts to enable swimmers to make informed decisions about where and when to swim. “Council continues to invest millions of dollars each year in protecting local water quality by improving the performance, reliability and capacity of its sewerage and stormwater networks in

the vicinity of many of these sites. “Just this year, two new stormwater harvesting and reuse schemes worth around $7 million started operating in Terrigal and East Gosford. “We’re also currently seeking the community’s feedback on our latest efforts to protect the health of Wamberal, Terrigal, Avoca and Cockrone lagoons. “The draft Coastal Zone Management Plan for Gosford’s Coastal Lagoons will provide guidance for future actions that will help to achieve longterm improvements to each lagoon’s health,” Ms

Dickson said. NSW Shadow Minister for Water Peter Primrose said people shouldn’t have to put up with declining water quality and polluted waterways because of the Government’s cuts to water maintenance – especially as we approach summer. “It’s unacceptable that many of our best-loved swimming spots have been given the thumbs down by Beachwatch in their latest State of the Beaches report. “This has an impact on our everyday lives. “Our beaches are dirtier than they once were. “You get more wastewater overflows into our rivers and

into the ocean. “People are more likely to get sick “Our tourism sector also suffers because we have less ability to market our beautiful beaches to the world. “You can’t just blame the rain every time a beach has to be shut or someone gets sick. “That’s an excuse, not a solution,” said Mr Primrose. Media statement, 13 Oct 2014 Danielle Dickson, Gosford Council Media release, 7 Oct 2014 Chris Taylor, office of Peter Primrose State of the Beaches 2013-14 report, Oct 2014

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Hazard reduction burn at Koolewong Two hazard reduction burns were carried out in Brisbane Water National Park near Koolewong on Thursday, October 2, and Friday, October 3. National Parks and Wildlife Service regional manager Mr Geoff Luscombe said the low intensity burns were undertaken to reduce fuel loads in the area. The two burns totalled 75 hectares and took place west of Koolewong Fire Trail and north of Parks Bay residential area. Smoke from the burns may have impacted residents in Koolewong, Woy Woy, Woy Woy Bay, Phegans Bay and Horsfield Bay as well as Brisbane Water Dr and Glenrock Pde. During the burn the area, including Koolewong Fire Trail, was closed to visitors. With the assistance of the Enhanced Bushfire Management Program, National Parks and Wildlife Service plans to burn an average of over 135,000 hectares per year, through more than 800 individual hazard reduction activities. Media release, 1 Oct 2014 Lawrence Orel, NSW Ofﬁce of Environment and Heritage Photo: Marissa Clohesy

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hirteen of the 22 swimming locations in the Gosford LGA have been given the thumbs down on water quality and swimming safety in the State of the Beaches 2013-14 report, including popular tourist beaches, Terrigal and Ocean Beach. estuarine beaches and 16 lake/lagoon swimming sites. Gosford Council’s Director of Governance and Planning Ms Danielle Dickson said local beachgoers could be confident that Gosford City had some of the cleanest ocean beaches in NSW. “The report graded nine of the 11 ocean beaches monitored in the Gosford region as good,” said Ms Dickson. “Unfortunately, not all of our beaches escaped the impacts of rainfall during the year with Terrigal and Ocean beaches rated as poor. “Overall, the water quality at most locations improved in 2013/2014 as a result of drier conditions, and it is expected that it will continue to improve as rainfall conditions return to average. “Forty one percent of Gosford’s 22 monitored sites were graded as good or very good in 2013/2014, up from 32% in 2012/2013. “However, the report also identified the continued water quality issues at 11 of the region’s lagoon, estuarine and ocean baths swimming sites. “Sites like Terrigal Lagoon, Patonga Creek, Ettalong Channel and Cockrone Lagoon rated poorly, mainly due to stormwater and wastewater impacts following wet conditions and flooding events.

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accommodate more residents than any other local government area in the region with a projected growth of 28% by 2031.

The Shire is predicted to grow by 43,500 residents over the next 17 years, requiring nearly 1,200 new dwellings each year. Wyong Council mayor Cr Doug Eaton said this growth was one of the biggest challenges for council and the community. “Projected population ﬁgures have major implications for local planning, they show a vital need to roll out infrastructure and expand available resources to accommodate this many more residents,” said mayor Cr Eaton. “There’s no two ways about this, we need more houses, 20,000 in fact, many of these for our ageing population. “We will need to increase residential housing approvals by two or three fold and expedite affordable housing as well as build better roads to cope with the increased demand. “We can’t do this alone. “We need funding from

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Cr Scott said that the council had approved the restructure earlier this year with minimal supportive information. She said the council’s executive leadership team and senior managers were now “working

through the requirements for the next stage of the restructure but, at this stage, councillors have had little information”. She said council had seen changes that included a change in the number of directorates from five to three with a number of responsibilities falling under the office of the general manager, the abolition of all executive leadership team positions which were re-established with different roles, and the departure of three

directors. One was retained as a project officer, two new directors were engaged and all senior management positions were abolished and were advertised as new positions. Existing senior managers were offered to apply for advertised positions, redeploy or take a package; all but two senior managers left and the advertised positions were filled by new staff, she said.

On the motion of Cr Scott, the council resolved to require general manager Mr Paul Anderson to provide council with a report by the end of the year on the restructure. Mr Anderson will be required to report on the budget for the restructure, the change in staff numbers, changes in programs and services, outsourcing, the number of redundancies, positions dissolved in the structure to date and proposed for the future, the departments to be abolished

or joined with others, the final structure and time frame, the effect on staff and the public and the physical changes within council buildings. Council has also required that a monthly report be presented on the progress of the restructure following the presentation of the initial report. Gosford Council agenda NM.22, 23 Sep 2014

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Council restructure results in mass departures

osford Councillors have requested that CEO Mr Paul Anderson provide council with a report by the end of the year on the current restructure and further restructure plans of council.

Councillors have also requested that a monthly report on the progress of the restructure be given to council following the receipt of the original report. According to a Notice of Motion by Cr Vicki Scott, the report, due to be delivered to council by December 31, should include such information as the budget for the restructure, the change in staff numbers, changes in programs and services, outsourcing, the number of redundancies, positions dissolved in the structure to date and proposed for the future, the departments to be abolished or joined with others, the final structure and time frame, the effect on staff, and the public and

the physical changes within council buildings. Council approved the restructure earlier this year with, according to Cr Scott, minimal supportive information. She said council had since seen changes that included a change in the number of directorates from five to three, with a number of responsibilities falling under the office of the CEO, the abolition of all Executive Leadership Team positions which were re-established with different roles, the departure of three directors, retention of one as a project officer, and the engagement of two new directors and the abolition of all senior management positions

which were advertised as new positions. Existing senior managers were offered to apply for advertised positions, redeploy or take a package. All but two senior managers left and the advertised positions were filled by new staff. “The Executive Leadership Team and senior managers are working through the requirements for the next stage of the restructure but at this stage councillors have had little information,” said Cr Scott in her Notice of Motion to council. Gosford Council agenda NM.22, 23 Sep 2014

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Poor road surface the major complaint oor road surface, congestion and narrow lanes were the three most complained about issues on Central Coast roads according to the National Roads and Motorists’ Association’s 2014 Seeing Red on Roads survey.

Almost 12,000 motorists across NSW and the ACT took part in this year’s survey, with local motorists voting the Pacific Highway through Gosford, M1 Pacific Motorway (formerly F3), Showground Rd, The Ridgeway and Wyong Rd as the five most frustrating roads in the region. NRMA president Mr Kyle Loades said that more than 70% of complaints about Central Coast roads were for poor road surface. “We’ve had record amounts of rain falling on the Central Coast in recent months and that affects the quality of roads. “Pot holes are a huge issue and have the potential to cause crashes and ruin

vehicle suspension. “Governments need to ensure local councils have the resources to repair local roads. “It’s clearly an issue for our Central Coast members. “Central Coast drivers are heavily taxed already and deserve good quality roads.” Mr Loades said the NRMA would use the data collected from the survey to lobby both sides of politics in the lead up to the 2014 State Election. “I’d like to personally thank our Central Coast members who voted for the worst roads in the region,” Mr Loades said. “Once NorthConnex is built, our members on the

Central Coast will be able to get to the Sydney CBD without stopping at one set of traffic lights. “We want to see less congested and faster trips on local roads too – the only way this can happen is if Governments are willing to invest to fix local traffic hotspots. “Using our united voice of over 2.4 million motorists, the NRMA will be calling on the next government to provide road infrastructure solutions for the Central Coast.” Media release, 30 Sep 2014 Daniel Stanton, National Roads and Motorists’ Association

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Stranded man rescued man stranded in the water off Point Frederick was rescued by volunteers at Marine Rescue Central Coast on Saturday, October 4.

he Vatican’s Ambassador to Australia, the Apostolic Nuncio, His Excellency the Most Reverend Paul Gallagher will celebrate the 9am mass at St Patrick’s Catholic Parish, East Gosford, on Sunday, October 26.

The Reverend Gallagher will also speak to those present directly after the mass on the topic of the current Synod of Bishop’s meeting in Rome on family relationships. Archbishop Gallagher was born in Liverpool, England, and his own vocation was formed in his teenage years and inspired by the words of Jesus, “what greater love has a man than to give his life for his friends”. “I thought if I give my life to the priesthood, to the Church, I would be doing that as an act of love to my friends. “That was really the root of my becoming a priest,” he said. He contemplated joining the Jesuits or Benedictines, but settled on becoming a diocesan priest after participating in a vocations program. Archbishop Gallagher’s voyage into diplomacy came a few years after he had been ordained when he was asked to study diplomacy.

At around 12pm, Marine Rescue was tasked by the Water Police to investigate a report of a man in the water off Point Frederick in Brisbane Water. Rescue vessel Central Coast 20 with Alan Howes in command and crew of Karl Liepa, Jim Robertson and Steve Finney were dispatched and were in the area in about five minutes. They found a man in the

Desperate, he chanced taking his mobile phone from its waterproof case and calling 000 for help. The Marine Rescue crew took the much relieved man and his kayak to Gosford where he had left his car earlier in the day. Media release, 4 Oct 2014 Marine Rescue Central Coast

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At the time, there was no one from Britain in the papal diplomatic service. “I’d always been interested in politics as a kid, so I thought maybe it could be something useful,” he said. “Papal nuncios have a double role. “The first is that you’re an ambassador to the Commonwealth of Australia in this case. “The second is you’re representing the Holy Father to the local Catholic community—to the diocese,

water and his kayak nearby. Once helped aboard Central Coast 20 the man explained that he had been in the water for about two hours but had been unable to attract attention from any passing boat or even from yachts in a local yacht race that he had seen sail by. The man was being kept afloat by his floatation vest, but was in danger of becoming hypothermic.

to the local bishops and also to all the faithful. “The most important thing we do for the Holy Father is to guide the process by which bishops are selected,” he said. This was accomplished once again, when on September 18, Pope Francis appointed Bishop Anthony the ninth Archbishop of Sydney. Email, 13 Oct 2014 Colleen Kirk, St Patrick’s Parish

osford Council will receive almost $6 million for local road construction and street repairs under the Australian Government’s $2.1 billion Roads to Recovery programme.

Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks said the funding was great news for local residents and businesses across the Central Coast. “Importantly, the Roads to Recovery Programme is set up for councils to make road spending decisions based on local needs to ensure that funding is truly

directed to where it is most needed across the Central Coast. Ms Wicks said Gosford Council would be receiving their funding allocation of $5,916,887 in November. (This is the total allocation to Council for their portion of the five year programme and represents less than 0.25% of the total programme. Ed)

“The Roads to Recovery programme enables councils to prioritise roads funding to invest in the infrastructure which keeps our drivers safe and strengthens economic growth,” Ms Wicks said. Media release, 30 Oct 2014 Tim Sowden, office of Lucy Wicks MP

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independent research area; we are no longer found that externally, a small country outpost The Entrance, Tuggerah between Sydney and Lakes, and Long Jetty Newcastle or just a were more recognised than the name Wyong. Sydney ‘week-ender’. “So it is critical that “The Shire was formed 68 years ago, in 1946, from we work to increase the old Erina Shire, and awareness and change the back then the population way people think about our area, because that was only 10,000 people. “Today we’ve got affects their decisions on in looking at rebranding is to see a refreshed 160,000 and this is whether to live, visit or but it’s now at the point identity that will be visible projected to grow to over bring business here. “Part of this rebranding that we need to go out not only within the local 200,000 by 2030. to the community for community but also the “We have a passionate process is considering if neighbouring localities. constructive comment.” community that is we’ve got the name right “In this way, we Cr Eaton stressed growing and evolving and for this community,” he nothing had been decided can then attract more becoming more vibrant said. investors, tourists and Deputy Mayor Cr by council yet. all the time, and the work “Personally I’d like potential residents to our Lynne Webster said she council is doing with the to see a name like Coast area,” said Ms Wacher. community to revitalise would really like to see Council will undertake Lakes, to give prominence town centres is breathing this go out for public to our iconic Tuggerah a two stage engagement new life into places like consultation. “I’m a strong believer Lakes and beautiful to seek the community’s Toukley, The Entrance coast and beaches, but level of interest in a change in promoting our area’s and Long Jetty. I’m looking forward to and what suggestions “At Warnervale unique qualities and the seeing what members of they have, before going and other places in strengths of our people,” our community think,” he back to let people chose a North Wyong, the said Cr Webster. preference. “This is a great exercise said. State Government has It should be noted that Long term resident to see if the community earmarked another 40,000 believes the Shire needs Ms Edna Wacher, who if a name change did people to be housed. was also Wyong Shire occur for council, branded “It is clear Wyong Shire a much stronger, more Citizen of the Year and is assets would be changed is far more than Wyong marketable name. “It is very important our a Multicultural Advisory over a period of time on Town Centre. Committee member, a zero waste basis, such “A survey of people community understands said she believed it was as during the replacement in Sydney indicates that that suburb and town not changing,” important to get involved of assets in routine perceptions area are names are Yourof our independent community newspaper Ph: 4325 7369 programs, in an initiative like this and maintenance Cr Webster said. stuck in the past. “I’m prepared to listen she was keen to hear what and as such, if the project “Only 7% of people the community thinks proceeds, it will be at surveyed said they would to what our people are minimal cost. about a name change. actively recommend saying and to see what “Whether or not we Wyong Shire as a place to comes back. Media release, 24 Jul 2014 “I’ve been happy with change the name, I think Wyong Council media live or visit and 23% did that the only way forward not know where it was what we’ve done so far

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With the Development Application for stage one ready to be lodged with Wyong Council for the 15 hectare theme park, Australia-China Theme Park Pty Ltd have developed a nine minute video animation giving people their ﬁrst view of the ambitious project. Due to open in stages from 2016, if approved, the theme park will have 12 main sections – including the Meridian Gate, Thanksgiving Temple, Zheng He’s Treasure Ship, Arts and Crafts Workshop, Spring Festival Square, Panda Paradise and more. “It is incredibly exciting for this to get to the stage of lodging a Development Application and to see the sheer scale of the project,” said Mayor Cr Doug Eaton. “I’ve truly never seen anything like this before – it’s going to blow people away when they watch the video and get a sense of how big and imaginative this concept really is and what it can do in terms of tourism for our Shire. “The developers have long been telling us that this Theme Park will be up there with the Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge in terms of tourist attractions and I’ve got to hand it to them

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– it’s absolutely in that category. “You certainly don’t see an investment of $500 million in a tourism project very often,” said mayor Cr Eaton. The park, to be called Chappypie China Time, aims to integrate Chinese ‘culture, nature and spirit’. People enter via The Red Gate and through to the Forbidden City, with a ﬂying golden dragon winding its way through the park. A variety of entertainment, cultural, accommodation and retail areas are included, such as a history of calligraphy, panda paradise, a theatre for traditional drama and musical performances, Chinese landscape gardens and a panorama of Chinese history. Other features include: small laneways leading off the main square to various arts and handicraft displays, Chinese food and teahouses; a river

inbound tourism to NSW SW will almost double by 2020, becoming NSW’s W’s largest international nal market in terms of visitor itor arrivals, visitor nights ghts and expenditure. “In terms of tourism and economic mic development, this represents an incredible ble boost for Wyong Shire hire and the Central Coast”, st”, said the mayor. “It will definitely create eate jobs and have flow on benefits to local retailers lers and the hospitality sector. tor. “Wyong is perfectly ctly placed to capitalise on this investment. “We are only an hour from Sydney and Newcastle and have long ong been a tourist destination ion for those who love the lakes and Coast. “I think what you see today is just the beginning. Artists’ impressions of Chinese Cultural Theme Park “Wyong Shire is now me flows around the park been steadily increasing With Chinese tourism set to become the theme W,” with traditional dragon in the past few years, with growing by an average park centre of NSW,” said mayor C Eaton. boats passing under 700,000 tourists spending of 20% each year, bridges and willow trees; over $4 billion in 2012, Destination NSW’s China Media release, 4 Aug 2014 014 a giant ship is both a according to a report by Tourism Strategy predicts Wyong Council media edia ride and a celebration of Tourism Australia. that the value of Chinese shared maritime history between Australia and China, and there is the temple and residential area to be built first. Council sold the land, which is adjacent to the Warnervale Airport, to the Australia-China Theme Park Pty Ltd in 2012 for $10 million. “The mayor of Wyong Shire Council was by early opportunity to ember for investigated willing to back us when no one else would,” said S w a n s e a the Independent clear my name.” “In the meantime, Australia-China Theme Garry Commission Park CEO Mr Bruce Edwards has Against Corruption I have decided to stand aside from the Zhong. announced his (ICAC). “The mayor Mr Edwards has Parliamentary Liberal decision to stand Party. understands Chinese aside from the now joined fellow “I have informed the culture and the need P a r l i a m e n t a r y Central Coast Liberal Premier of my decision for local government Liberal Party MPs Chris Spence, and he has accepted it.” involvement in terms f o l l o w i n g Darren Webber and of attracting Chinese Chris Hartcher on the Media statement, allegations he crossbench. investment and now the 14 Aug 2014 is involved in results are in for everyone Gerald Cowen, office of Mr Edwards said: p r o c e e d i n g s “I look forward to an to see.” Garry Edwards MP In-bound Chinese currently being tourism to Australia has

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ouncil will initiate a Gateway approval process for a new 7,000 student tertiary education facility, student accommodation for 1,500 and a business park on a greenfield site near Warnervale.

accommodate more residents than any other local government area in the region with a projected growth of 28% by 2031.

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yong Council has decided to undertake community and had never even heard consultation on whether the name “Wyong Shire” best of it. “In fact, our represents the identity of the whole of the Shire.

It’s all part of a push to sophistication while still better position the Shire leveraging its significant to attract more business, heritage attributes,” she investment and jobs as said. However, unlike well as reflect the rapidly changing nature of the Newcastle, Penrith, or area, by creating a strong, Maitland, Wyong Shire marketable ‘place brand’. does not have one large, There is no intention lynch-pin city on which to to change the name of pin a Place Brand. “Our geography is any suburb, including the more diverse and is based town of Wyong itself. The question of the around a collective of Shire’s name came up smaller townships,” Ms during initial consultation Kenyon said. She said the issue of with more than 650 locals a possible name change earlier this year. Director of Community had been raised without and Recreation Services prompting in nearly Ms Maxine Kenyon all initial stakeholder said that there are many workshops and clearly further examples of cities and warranted local government areas investigation. “Some people felt that have successfully redefined their identities that the word ‘Wyong’ to change perceptions by was perceived to be first associated with the creating a Place Brand. “Places like Newcastle Wyong township rather have repositioned their than the whole Shire; community as innovative others felt that there might and cultural following be more equity in other the decline of the steel town names or that there industry; and Penrith should be a completely has recently redefined new name to reflect the itself as the ‘New West’ broader area. to highlight a more Mayor Cr Doug Eaton that 2014 there was no vibrant, multiculturalAugust and said15, young entrepreneurial doubt that the Wyong community,” Ms Kenyon Shire area had grown into a significant community said. “Maitland is another in its own right over the area that last year created last 30 years. “There is so much a new Place Brand to highlight its growing happening here in this

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Councillors made the decision on Wednesday, August 27, after viewing a new Concept Masterplan for the Education Precinct including an economic viability assessment and preliminary layout plan. Mayor Cr Doug Eaton said the concept was truly exciting for the Central An artist's impression of the proposed university precinct at Warnervale Coast community. “I will assist by “This report conﬁrms school education options the Federal Education there is high demand alongside the university Department and we will continuing to facilitate continue to partner with meetings between with a shortfall of 7,600 courses. “Council will now both the State and Federal Wyong Shire Council, university places in the greater Central Coast and prepare a Planning governments on this Education Minister the Hon. Christopher Pyne Hunter Valley region,” Cr Proposal for submission project.” to the NSW Government’s Federal Member MP and the Education Eaton said. approval for Dobell Ms Karen Department to ensure this “Economically, it ‘Gateway’ showed the project would process and will seek McNamara said she proposal meets Federal contribute $650 million Expressions of Interest was determined to see requirements. “Reforms being when fully developed (EOI) from potential greater access to higher to the and over 5,000 jobs partners for the project,” education on the Central introduced Coast. Cr Eaton said. Parliament will encourage during construction, Your independent community newspaper - Ph: 4325 7369 “We will seek partners “We committed to the development of with ongoing economic beneﬁt of over $9 million including a university as working with Wyong new higher education providing per annum and more than the anchor tenant and a Shire Council in our facilities, 1,300 full time jobs,” he range of other education ‘Growth Plan for the greater choice and and training providers Central Coast’ prior to the opportunity for students.” said. The Concept Plans include including technical, trade election and I am pleased broadening the range and possibly secondary to see the ongoing Masterplan for the development of this project outlines an of education on offer at school components. “We’ve already had project,” Ms McNamara overall vision for an the site and co-locating integrated and interactive technical, trade and high fruitful discussions with said.

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aged living and this proposal will certainly provide that and so much more. “Wyong Shire is fast becoming the destination of choice for retirees and one of the key reasons is the quality of developments such as this.” Media release, 10 Sep 2014 Wyong Council media

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yong Council Co has noted recent figures from the Department of each year over the past fold compared to recent with this growth. years to accommodate “This demand will Planning and Environment showing that the Wyong LGA is decade. Plannin Mayor Cr Doug Eaton the projected annual need to be met by predicted to gain the largest proportion of population growth predicte said: “This growth is one growth of around 1,200 equivalent funding from thhe broader b reg inn the region.

of the biggest challenges Wyong Wy yonng Shire is entire Newcastle, Lower require nearly 1,200 for this Council and for pprojected roojeecteed to grow g Hunter and Central new dwellings each the community.” bbyy 28%, 28% %, or 43,500 43 Coast regions. year until 2031 – nearly “It’s clear from these res siddents, represen residents, representing Wyong Shire, with double the average figures that residential a si ignificant 23% of the largest projected number of dwellings approvals will need to significant aalllll ggrowth row wth across the population growth, will approved in the LGA increase two-to-three-

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value of $22 million and will provide approximately 150 construction jobs. Mayor Cr Doug Eaton said: “I recently launched the Central Coast Positive Ageing Strategy which is designed to meet the needs of our increasing ageing population.” “One of those key needs is the provision of more varied and affordable housing for

be cleverly linked by pedestrian and cycle pathways, attractive landscaping and plenty of open green space. Mayor Cr Eaton said the Concept Plan conﬁrmed the site has the potential to be developed into a university precinct. “The site has a footprint with the right gradients and is strategically located close to rail and road transport,” Cr Eaton said. “Development would be limited to 14% of the entire site to reduce walking distances on campus and preserve large tracts of bushland. “It will be an excellent use for this site.” The Planning Proposal will ask for minor changes to the Wyong LEP 2013 to allow additional land uses, increased building heights and changed density controls. The land is currently under the zones of SP2-Educational Establishment, B7Business Park and E2-Environmental Conservation. Once a ‘Gateway’ Approval is granted, the Concept Masterplan for the Wyong Education and Business Precinct will be exhibited for public feedback for 28 days.

dwellings for our Shire. all levels of government “There will also be for new infrastructure, significant pressure on facilities and services in existing infrastructure the Wyong Shire.” and demand for the provision of new Media release, 10 Sep 2014 Wyong Council media infrastructure to cope

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Ausgrid crews to patrol bushfire zones usgrid crews will patrol bushfire zones across the Central Coast in the lead up to summer to check for any hazards on private poles and power lines.

The inspections follow extensive air and ground patrols of Ausgrid’s own electricity network ahead of the bushfire danger period. Ausgrid chief operating officer Mr Trevor Armstrong said the patrols were an important safety measure as the State prepares for a challenging bushfire season. “Bushfires can take a devastating toll on people, property and the environment, so we take this effort very seriously,” Mr Armstrong said. “We all share responsibility for helping reduce the risk of bushfires in our harsh Australian climate.

“We’re asking the community to work with us to prevent bushfires by alerting us to any hazards and helping our inspectors check private poles and power lines for any risks. “Frayed wires, damaged poles and trees growing too close to power lines can all spark a bushfire, and these serious defects should be fixed immediately. “In some cases, an Ausgrid inspector may need to enter the property to assess any safety issues.” Mr Armstrong said if any bushfire hazards were found, owners would be issued with

a notice requiring the problem to be fixed. Bushfire-prone areas to be patrolled over coming weeks include Wisemans Ferry, Spencer, Bar Point, Little Wobby, Mount White, Mooney Mooney, Mangrove Mountain, Mangrove Creek, Popran Creek, Glenworth Valley, Calga, Peats Ridge, Central Mangrove, Somersby, Kulnura, Yarramalong, Cedar Brush Creek, Dooralong, Ravensdale, Wyong Creek and Mardi. Media release, 13 Oct 2014 Ausgrid Media Unit

Feedback sought on lagoon protection osford Council is seeking the community’s feedback on its latest efforts to protect the health of Wamberal, Terrigal, Avoca and Cockrone lagoons.

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ith the storm season having officially commenced, Minister for the Central Coast Mr Rob Stokes and Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein have advised residents of the Gosford LGA to prepare their homes and families for the possibility of storms.

Mr Stokes said people could limit the amount of damage caused in a storm by making a few simple preparations now. “You can get started by completing the online Home Emergency Plan,” said Mr Stokes. “Doing a little really can save a lot. “Clear your gutters, trim overhanging branches and check that your home and contents insurance is up to

date. “These are all simple steps people can take to prepare for the storm season,” said Mr Stokes. Mr Holstein said everyone could prevent damage by preparing their household and property now, at the beginning of the storm season. “Communities should be proactive,” said Mr Holstein. New South Wales Special Emergency Services Acting

Commissioner Jim Smith advised that volunteers spent over 90,000 hours responding to more than 12,000 call-outs last season across the state. “Most of the damage we saw was from trees crashing down on to properties and vehicles as well as leaking and damaged roofs,” Acting Commissioner Smith said. Media release, 2 Oct 2014 Andrew Priestly, office of Rob Stokes MP

The draft Coastal Zone Management Plan for Gosford’s Coastal Lagoons will be on public exhibition until Friday, November 14. Council’s senior environment planning officer Mr Tim Macdonald said the plan is being developed in partnership with the local community. “Gosford’s four coastal lagoon systems are a significant part of our region’s environment,” Mr Macdonald said. “The lagoons are a highlyvalued natural resource for local residents and visitors, and support a network of important ecological communities and a diverse range of recreational uses. “However, past landuse changes and human activities, combined with a growing population, are placing increasing pressure on the natural values and ecological health of these lagoons. “Improved planning aims to provide a better balance between environmental protection and human activities. “This plan will provide That

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Mobile reception black spots identified database of locations in regional and remote areas of the Central Coast which have been nominated by community members as having inadequate mobile coverage has been released by the federal government.

“This is an important step towards the implementation of the Coalition Government’s $100 million Mobile Black Spot Programme, which we committed to in our Growth Plan for the Central Coast,” said Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks. “The volume of locations being nominated is evidence of the strong community demand for improved mobile phone coverage in our area. “I’ve been meeting with local residents and businesses in communities that need it the most. “I’m hopeful that many of these locations that have been nominated will be included in the final rollout.” Locations that have been nominated in the Robertson electorate include: Mangrove Creek; Mangrove

Mountain; Mooney Mooney; Mount White; Patonga; Somersby; Spencer; Main Northern Railway between Hawkesbury and Woy Woy; M1 Pacific Motorway between Cowan and Woy Woy; Pacific Highway between Sydney and Wyong; George Downes Dr between Calga and Laguna; and Wisemans Ferry Rd between Greengrove and Gunderman. Ms Wicks said the locations to be funded by the Programme would be chosen through a competitive selection process, designed to direct the funding to locations of greatest need. “The process will start soon, with a view to announcing the locations which have been selected for funding in the first half of 2015,” said Ms Wicks.

“The locations will be drawn from a national database, and the Programme is expected to fund the provision of between 250 and 300 new mobile base stations across Australia. “The Coalition recognises the vital importance of mobile coverage to people living in outer metropolitan, regional and remote areas. “Expanding mobile coverage will have economic, social and safety benefits for people living, working and travelling in these locations – including in suburbs such as Mount White and Mangrove Mountain, and along major transport routes.”

Chronic homelessness increases by 20% oast Shelter executive Mr Laurie Maher said he was not surprised when recently released surveys by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare indicated an increase by 20% in chronic homelessness.

“This is not surprising,” said Maher. “It confirms what we, at Coast Shelter, know from experience, but it’s good to have research confirm our assessment,” he added. Unfortunately, homelessness has increased significantly over recent years. This is in spite of the efforts of the Specialist Homelessness Services which try to prevent those most at risk of losing their housing, falling into homelessness. Other recent research has indicated that those experiencing homelessness have a much shorter life expectancy than that of the general population. “The fact that chronically homeless people have a life expectancy of more than 30 years less than the general

population is quite disturbing,” Maher said. “Coast Shelter has an aspirational vision of ending homelessness on the Central Coast, however, until such times as we have a much greater supply of affordable housing, we can only expect that the problem will get worse,” Maher added. In the past year, Coast Shelter has provided more than 50,000 free meals and more than 50,000 days of crisis accommodation. Maher said that while concern for our fellow citizens is the driving force behind Coast Shelter programs, there are sound economic reasons why we should, as a community, address the issue of homelessness. Research by the Australian Housing and Research

Institute found that the average cost of health and justice services for a homeless person is $15,718 per year, compared to the cost of $1,690 per person per year for the general community and the same research estimates that Homelessness Services save the Government $29,450 per homeless person per year. At the same time, this research investigated what homeless people thought about their life and found that 31% said they would be sleeping on the streets, 17% expected to have mental and emotional issues, 11% said they would have health problems, while 10% said that, if they continued to be homeless, they would die. Media release, 9 Oct 2014 Laurie Maher, Coast Shelter

Sand dune restoration funding received

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and dunes on Wamberal, Umina and Putty beaches will be restored thanks to a $94,000 NSW Government grant.

Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein said the three sites were important remnants of beach dune vegetation in the Gosford Local Government Area and provided habitat for native flora and fauna. “This project will help combat weeds, improve native habitat on the dunes and enhance the area for beach users,” said Mr Holstein.

Environment Minister and Minister for the Central Coast Mr Rob Stokes said the NSW Government was pleased to support the project. “These dunes are an important asset to the local area, both for their environmental value and their aesthetic beauty,” Mr Stokes said. “The restoration will improve dune vegetation and ensure the dunes themselves

are able to play their part in the dynamic processes of the beaches. “This major funding means that the council and its team of dedicated community volunteers can continue with their tireless efforts to restore these dunes at some of our most popular beaches,” Mayor Cr McKinna said. Media release, 25 Sep 2014 Mitch Hillier, Office of Rob Stokes MP

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Holstein asked to support Bambara purchase A large group of community members gathered outside the State Member for Gosford’s ofﬁce at Woy Woy on Monday, September 1, to request that Mr Chris Holstein honour his Government’s preelection promise to “Secure Bambara’s Future”. Campaigning for Bambara’s protection, Mr Jake Cassar said: “We have literally done everything we can to have this promise honoured and our community’s reasonable wishes adhered to.” “Gosford Council and the State Government have said they are committed to Bambara’s protection since the early 1980s, and still the majority of the land remains unprotected. “We have held many awareness concerts attended by hundreds of locals, two art shows, around a dozen peaceful protests, camped for three months on Woy Woy Rd to draw attention to the issue and have sent over 1000 emails and letters to our elected leaders requesting that they support the community that elected them. “I call on Gosford Council CEO Paul Anderson to make public the legal advice that he says he received that restricts the State Government from compulsorily acquiring the land for conservation. “Local environmental groups, the Central Coast Greens and others have written to Mr Anderson requesting proof of this information he used to block Greens Cr Hillary Morris’s recent motion for council

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to urge the State Government to urgently move to secure Bambara, and they inform me that Mr Anderson is simply not responding. “I suggest that the information put forward by Mr Anderson may have been false and misleading, as under section 145 of the National Parks and Wildlife (Act 1974) it clearly states that the Government has the full powers to compulsorily acquire land for conservation or to protect places of Aboriginal cultural signiﬁcance. “If Mr Anderson has indeed purposely misled the people of the Central Coast, and to the detriment of a motion to support conservation

of threatened species and cultural heritage, then I believe Gosford Council should reconsider his position on council. “No one is getting a fair go here. “Not the land owners or the concerned community alike. “While it’s important to acknowledge that this community’s peaceful but unwavering lobbying has recently resulted in just under a third of the land at Bambara becoming National Park, there are still several blocks that are not secured and anything is possible in the future. “Gosford Council and the State Government saw ﬁt to zone this

extremely culturally and ecologically sensitive land, in the middle of our local National Park, to allow Bed and Breakfast accommodation, housing developments and even for agricultural developments. “Then when someone purchases the land with their presumably hard earned money, council publicly announces that the land is actually undevelopable, potentially devaluing the land, and then offers the main owners approximately one third of what they paid for the blocks. “While I am not suggesting that the land owners should be paid more than what the land is worth, I strongly believe that they should be

treated fairly, especially considering the role that the local and State Government played in creating the situation we have today by giving Bambara a very inappropriate zoning. “It’s no wonder people become disillusioned with the political system and the politicians themselves. “Our elected leaders should be very proud that they have a community of people who deeply value our ancient cultural heritage and want to preserve our beautiful and sensitive environment, not finding a way to oppose us at every turn. “Many people I have spoken to don’t agree, but I still have some belief that Mr Holstein will honour this promise before the State election. “In saying that, I have strong concerns that if Mr Holstein does not honour this promise before next year’s State election, our community will be forced to battle on for years to come. “After putting in a substantial effort myself over several years and making many sacrifices along the way, I admit that the thought of having to continue pushing for meaningful action to occur into the future is quite distressing. ‘But I won’t give up and I urge others not to also. “This peaceful protest will probably be the last shot we have for many years to come to finally bring an end to our struggle, so I’m really hopeful that it will make an impact,” said Mr Cassar. Media release, 1 Sep 2014 Jake Cassar, West Gosford

Rail underpass project to proceed despite $59 million shortfall Gosford Council has decided to proceed with its railway underpass project despite a funding shortfall of $59 million. It unanimously resolved to acquire land to allow construction to start on Stage 2 of the Rawson Rd Railway Level Crossing Replacement Project. The purchase will allow a rail underpass to be built at the bottom of Bulls Hill, connecting Woy Woy Rd with Nagari Rd, to replace the level crossing at Rawson Rd. The council was told by its staff that the three-stage project was estimated to cost a total of around

$89 million, of which funding of only $30 million had been received from the State Government. Stage one of the project, which included design work for the project and the pedestrian underpass at Rawson Rd, was estimated to cost $15.9 million. Stage two, which would provide the road underpass at Bulls Hill, was estimated to cost $36 million. Stage three, which would realign Woy Woy Rd between Banyo Close in Horsﬁeld Bay and the bottom of Bulls Hill, was estimated to cost $37 million. There was currently a shortfall of $21.9 million for stage two, which

would prevent construction work from proceeding. Council staff said that the State Government had promised another $15 million if re-elected at next year’s election. This still left a shortfall of $6.9 million on stage two, and no money for stage three. The council land purchase of parts of ﬁve properties was required for stage two. Two of the properties were privately owned, and the other three were owned by Gosford Council. The council properties form part of Nagari Rd Bush Reserve, Coastal Open Space System (COSS) land

and the Woy Woy Treatment Plant. Funds received from the purchase of any COSS land for road widening purposes would be returned to fund future COSS land projects. Stage two included the construction of the Rail Underpass Bridge, Woy Woy Creek Bridge, construction of Nagari Rd and connection through to Woy Woy Rd at the base of Bulls Hill. Stage one is nearing completion. It included the detailed design and approvals of the overall project, construction of a pedestrian underpass near Rawson Rd, preliminary works for the rail bridge

underpass at the bottom of Bulls Hill as well as all associated works including service adjustments. According to a report by the council’s department of construction and operations, further approaches will be made to the State Government for additional funds to allow stage two work to proceed. The design of the rail underpass is awaiting approval by Transport NSW for the concept design and construction methodology, with ﬁnal approval expected by the end of the year. Gosford Council Agenda CON.7, 26 Aug 2014

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Oval redevelopment plans open for comment A development application for the redevelopment of Woy Woy Oval is currently being advertised and is open for public comment. The proposed redevelopment works include the construction of the new grandstand building, including tiered seating, player change rooms, toilets, stores and referee’s room; a clubhouse, lift, public toilets and kiosk building; new forecourt, concourse and paths, including car parking spaces; new entrance gates, adjoining the grandstand; cafe and external dining area; forecourt landscaping; scoreboard; and the relocation of two existing lighting poles. A further development application will be submitted for further works which include ﬁeld relocation; new perimeter security fencing; spectator mounded hills; perimeter seating; and landscaping of adjoining areas. The initial project cost is estimated at a minimum of $5.244 million which will deliver the minimum infrastructure requirements of a regional facility. However, according to the Woy Woy Redevelopment Masterplan, research of like facility redevelopments suggests a total project cost of $8-$9 million is required for the facility to meet the standards of a Tier 3 Stadia deﬁned in the NSW State Government 2012 Stadia Strategy. Council has currently committed $1.75 million towards the project however is now seeking contributing funding from State and Federal government and partner

sporting organisations to facilitate the completion of the proposed Redevelopment Master Plan. According to the statement of Environmental Effects prepared by Gosford Council, Woy Woy Oval No. 1 is a valuable asset to the Central Coast sporting fraternity and for the broader Woy Woy community. It is one of Gosford City’s two regional sporting facilities and is used for organised rugby and union ﬁxtures during winter competition months, informal sporting events and recreational activities such as Carols by Candlelight and other community events. The current grandstand was constructed in 1978 with a reinforced concrete superstructure, steel box framed roof and Spancrete clad structure. However in 2012, structural defects were identiﬁed in the building and resulted in the immediate removal of the roof to address the apparent safety concerns. A detailed structural assessment subsequently determined that the entire structure had reached the end of its serviceable life. The existing grandstand has 17 rows of bench seating and could accommodate approximately 766 spectators while the proposed new grandstand is designed to seat a minimum of 600 spectators. DA 46329/2014, 8 Sep 2014

Dog owners seek use of Kitchener Park Dog owners have petitioned Gosford Council for the use of Kitchener Park, Ettalong, as an off-leash dog exercise area. In a petition with 321 signatures, they have told the council that Kitchener Oval was ideal and had been used by local dog owners for many years as it was enclosed from trafﬁc. It appeared that it was only used by people taking a short cut from

Hood St to Picnic Pde. The petition stated that the only unleashed area in the vicinity is at the rear end of Ettalong Oval, which is used regularly for various sporting events and is not really suitable for unleashed play. The petitioners stated that the area was not very big and the dogs could only run back and forth in a conﬁned space. Gosford Council Agenda P.28, 23 Sep 2014

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Hazard reduction burn at Koolewong Two hazard reduction burns were carried out in Brisbane Water National Park near Koolewong on Thursday, October 2, and Friday, October 3.

The Woy Woy Oval development site

Peninsula CCTV rollout starts Agreement has been reached to rollout CCTV at Woy Woy, Umina and Ettalong. Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks said an agreement had been reached with Gosford Council to deliver the ﬁrst instalments of the $680,000 funding. “Local police have been telling me how CCTV can be a signiﬁcant deterrent to anti-social behaviour, and is a valuable investigative tool. “Funding will be provided from proceeds of crime, which means that the crimes of yesterday will be used to prevent future crimes in our communities.” Gosford Council general manager Mr Paul Anderson said the next steps would involve close liaison with local police, business owners and residents to make sure the new cameras are set up to provide the best possible community safety outcomes.

Ms Wicks said local businesses are also welcoming the rollout, including Richardson and Wrench Real Estate principal Mr Phil McCord. Mr McCord said: “I know that the cameras that we have in some areas here at Umina Beach have

made a huge difference, and we need more. “It means people will think twice before they engage in crime or anti-social behaviour in our community,” Mr McCord said. Media release, 19 Sep 2014 Tim Sowden, Ofﬁce of

National Parks and Wildlife Service regional manager Mr Geoff Luscombe said the low intensity burns were undertaken to reduce fuel loads in the area. The two burns totalled 75 hectares and took place west of Koolewong Fire Trail and north of Parks Bay residential area. Smoke from the burns may have impacted residents in Koolewong, Woy Woy, Woy Woy Bay, Phegans Bay and Horsfield Bay as well as Brisbane Water Dr and Glenrock Pde. During the burn the area, including Koolewong Fire Trail, was closed to visitors. With the assistance of the Enhanced Bushfire Management Program, National Parks and Wildlife Service plans to burn an average of over 135,000 hectares per year, through more than 800 individual hazard reduction activities. Media release, 1 Oct 2014 Lawrence Orel, NSW Office of Environment and Heritage Photo: Marissa Clohesy

Gosford councillors have been kept in the dark about the council’s management restructure and future restructure plans, according to Cr Vicki Scott.

Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks with Brisbane Water LAC Superintendent Danny Sullivan

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Councillors kept in dark on restructure, says Scott Cr Scott said that the council had approved the restructure earlier this year with minimal supportive information. She said the council’s executive leadership team and senior managers were now “working

through the requirements for the next stage of the restructure but, at this stage, councillors have had little information”. She said council had seen changes that included a change in the number of directorates from ﬁve to three with a number of responsibilities falling under the ofﬁce of the general manager, the abolition of all executive leadership team positions which were re-established with different roles, and the departure of three

directors. One was retained as a project ofﬁcer, two new directors were engaged and all senior management positions were abolished and were advertised as new positions. Existing senior managers were offered to apply for advertised positions, redeploy or take a package; all but two senior managers left and the advertised positions were ﬁlled by new staff, she said.

or joined with others, the ﬁnal structure and time frame, the effect on staff and the public and the physical changes within council buildings. Council has also required that a monthly report be presented on the progress of the restructure following the presentation of the initial report. Gosford Council agenda NM.22, 23 Sep 2014

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Young asylum seekers to receive schooling or so long Central Coast residents and so many fellow Australians have despaired of the harsh treatment and lack of human kindness metred out to our asylum seekers, especially the children.

The new administrator of Christmas Island, Barry Haase, commences his three year appointment. A retired former Liberal MP, he is very outspoken and scathing in his views on asylum seekers. This is of added concern in an already volatile situation. However, there is renewed hope for future positive outcomes with news from the Federal Minister for Immigration Scott Morrison; after extensive negotiations between Western Australian Catholic bishops and the Department of Immigration. The Catholic Education Office gained the tender for schooling children on Christmas Island and the Western Australian curriculum is to be followed. Under the terms of the 12 month contract at the Christmas Island Learning Centre (CILC) there are

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presently 56 detainee minors but the CILC will have the capacity to cater for 150 pupils. Dr Tim McDonald, executive director of the Catholic Education Office of Western Australia, has said: “At this stage we are looking at providing education for approximately 60 secondary school students, 60 primary and 30 early years students.”

The Catholic Education Office of Western Australia hopes to recruit 20 staff and one principal from within its own school system in Western Australia or from Catholic Education Offices in other states. Experience is needed in dealing with children where English is not their first language and with other challenging behaviours. Play time in a number of outdoor areas, plus equipment and age appropriate furniture is being sent to support the children in all aspects of their learning. The church has previously provided education services at Port Hedland to children in detention. It is seen as putting “rhetoric into action”. Dr Tim McDonald notes that: “Australia’s catholic bishops recently made a statement requesting the

government’s asylum seeker policy be more respectful of human dignity and basic human rights, noting the rights of those currently held in detention were being seriously violated”. “I strongly support the bishops’ stance and believe that providing education to children in detention is a moral obligation as education is a fundamental human right and in keeping with the church’s long tradition of supporting the poor and marginalised.” This is a major breakthrough in Australia’s treatment of innocent children in detention and should be more widely known. Reports so far from Western Australia have been positive and with a significant level of support and enthusiasm for the project among the parents, children and teenage detainees. Letter, 10 Oct 2014 Pamela Lemoine, East Gosford

Chief Scientist vindicates community concerns n light of the government spin put on the Chief Scientist’s report released on Wednesday, October 1, on Coal Seam Gas mining, it is important to read what the report actually said.

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about the impacts of Coal Seam Gas mining, including on human health, and recommended extensive research, risk assessments and baseline data collection before any drilling occurs. In light of these findings, the Narrabri and Gloucester Coal Seam Gas projects should be put on hold until all of those studies have been completed and the archaic laws overhauled. Email, 1 Oct 2014 Doug Williamson, Wamberal

Our sensitive aquifer explained he Land and Environment Court Hearing on September 8 challenged the proposed Rocla extension and Calga application.

I plan to explain simply what our ancient, uplifted, fractured porous aquifer is and how it exists or otherwise. I present a rough, simplified model of the mountain showing some of its unique and sensitive features. We have an eroded uplift surrounded completely by National Park. The water to sustain everything is stored in the main in an aquifer, in this porous, uplifted landscape. Already, because of ill-informed decisions to progress sand and water extraction, the water table has dropped some three metres. Naturally, the aquifer releases the water by means of spring fed creeks and upland swamps. It is very slowly replenished by the water cycle. When a sand mine cuts a hole in the aquifer and takes the sand or rock away, the ancient water drains out of the cut or scar for forever and drops the water table. No reversal. No big wet can plug the holes cut and exposed to drain. By showing how our landscape works, I hope to show the decision makers how and why the Rocla plan is another big nail in

the coffin of this mountain environment forever. There is no sense talking about saving swamps or national parks, micro climates, the need for water trading or construction material, deeper aquifers and so on. All worthy causes, however, it’s crunch time and the whole complex issue must be studied. Australia is the driest nation on earth. The mountain’s aquifer/ landscape has been trashed too much now. Stop the extraction now! Look to sustainable sources and employ more Aussies to transport sand from safe sources and create more tourism ventures so we can learn to understand and save our special, irreplaceable natural treasures. There are better ways to create revenue and employment. Use common sense to preserve our natural and indigenous treasures forever! It’s our right! Letter, 1 Oct 2014 Margaret Pontifex, Mangrove Mountain

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Successful building developments wanted

he Central Coast seems to attract a never ending stream of developers who, half the time, finish up doing nothing.

Gosford Township is a perfect example of a multitude of ideas with nothing eventuating. Look at the poor pathetic buildings that have occupied the space opposite the Gosford Council chambers for many years. Gosford Council owns the old Town Centre building, which could easily accommodate the entire council plus the seniors centre in Albany St. Whatever space they had left over could be leased to law firms wanting to be near the Court House. The current council chambers and the seniors centre could then be sold for residential development. Brilliant ideas for a

waterfront development but with absolutely no car parking to support it. Haven’t developers woken to the fact that the vast majority of local residents are getting older and rely on their car to go places, therefore they need parking spaces? Then you have the ErinaTerrigal area without any hospital facility, the closest being Gosford or North Gosford. Land should be immediately put aside to allow for such a facility.

Erina has become one of the prime retail centres on the Central Coast yet valuable land is being developed for relocatable homes. It’s all very well approving developments, but greater thought should be exercised in what the developments are and where they are going, unlike the excellent unleased building next to Caltex opposite Manns Rd at West Gosford. Gosford desperately needs buildings/ developments that will be successful for the future, otherwise we will die on the vine. Email, 2 Oct 2014 Rod Fountain, Erina

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he Gosford mayor has been elected for a third term.

This is a sad day for Gosford. It should be noted that this mayor wanted to change the name of the Broadwater, which has been known by that name for over 190 years. It was on his watch that the councillors voted to give $360,000 of ratepayer’s money to a professional football team that plays on the Central Coast from time to time. Remember the mayor once coached that team. The mayor stated that he was very proud to have the opportunity to continue leading Gosford, and he also said that he would like to thank his fellow councillors for the confidence they had shown in him. What confidence, five councillors voted against him? Vote five for and five against and then turn the mayor position into a joke. His name was picked out of a hat, is this the way Gosford people want their elected mayor to be picked? If that’s the council constitution, then it should be changed. In my opinion, the mayor should have stepped down as he had five councillors who voted against him, and that is a sign of a weak council. The elected mayor should have at least two thirds of the councillors voting for them. During the mayor’s terms, the roads around Gosford

Shire are in need of major repairs. There are pot holes everywhere. Racecourse Rd just near the Central Coast Highway has a rut in the road that has been there for at least 20 years. Maidens Brush Rd pot holes are filled every 20 to 30 days, especially the two near the school. The retirement villages in Maidens Brush Rd would have at least 1,200 persons living there and using the road, and in total, may have paid over 50,000 years of tax but still have to drive on this run down road and pay for car repairs as a result of the road’s surface. It is a shock absorber nightmare. Drivers who drive from the boat ramp to join the highway have to dodge pot holes at their best. The list goes on and on. If you go back to 1951 to 1952, the North Sydney Council curbed and guttered and sealed the back lanes in its shire. That is over 60 years ago. Yes, back lanes. The Department of Main Roads was formed in 1932, and in 1933, built its first

major road in concrete. This was Pittwater Rd, followed by many other major roads. It should be remembered that this road building was competed while Australia and the world was in depression, and the men who had been out of work for years were employed to build this road. The concrete road was all hand finished; there were no machines. This is a fact as my father worked for one and a half years using his truck to cart concrete to the next section of the road, like many other men. Now, 81 years later, there is traffic bumper to bumper in peak time. I drove the length of Pittwater Rd three weeks ago and did not hit or see one pot hole. So, what is the answer for the Central Coast roads? There is only one. This State Government should dismiss both Central Coast councils because they have gone past their use by date. Call the new shire Central Coast Twin Towns. The Government of the day should employ a suitable, qualified person to administer the new shire. This would also stop councillors using their position for higher office in politics. Letter, 6 Oct 2014 Vic Wulf, Wyoming

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Creative workshop exhibition Workshop’d exhibition will officially open on Saturday, October 25, at the Studio Gallery, Gosford Regional Gallery, East Gosford.

Ron Mussalli owns 10 McDonald’s restaurants across the Central Coast, including West Gosford, Gosford, Wyoming, Lisarow, Erina and Erina Fair. Job Centre Australia presented Mr Mussalli and his two senior managers framed rugby league jerseys of their team of choice as well as a plaque for each of Saronbell’s 10 Central Coast restaurants. Mr Mussalli said: “We are motivated and enthusiastic

to see where our successful partnership with Job Centre Australia will continue to take us.” “This partnership has been rewarding and has allowed Saronbell Pty Ltd to play a bigger role in our community as well as provide job opportunities to many persons with a disability.” Media release, 9 Sep 2014 Travis Williamson, Job Centre Australia

entral Coast locals Mr Peter Richardson and Mr Ben Askins have launched 365 Roadside Assistance designed to take on the larger service providers.

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taff at MAX Employment Gosford are putting on their detective hats and getting out their magnifying glasses as they prepare to join the Finders Keepers Job Hunt.

The job hunt aims to uncover 10,000 jobs across Australia before the end of the year and is calling on local businesses to help make it happen. MAX Employment Gosford business manager Ms Jodie Sainsbury said that staff were looking forward to working with the community

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ver 200 persons with a disability have been placed into employment as a result of the partnership between Job Centre Australia Limited and the Saronbell Pty. Ltd. group of McDonald’s restaurants.

Job Centre Australia’s key account manager Travis Williamson said: “The opportunities McDonald’s have provided to persons with a disability should be applauded.” “We have placed people into various roles including customer areas, service areas, McCafe and maintenance staff with many going onto permanent career paths with these restaurants.” Saronbell owner

The exhibition will showcase the works of participants and instructors from the Creative Workshop Central Coast and will feature monotypes, etchings, lineouts, screen prints and experimental fashion. The Creative Workshop Central Coast is working towards establishing the Coast’s first open-access creative workspace known as The Creative Workshop. The Creative Workshop would encompass a gallery and specialised workspace equipped for professional printmaking, screen print, fashion design, textile design and fibre arts. The workspace would be a communal, creative space based on the idea of sharing specialised arts resources within the community. Entry to the exhibition is free. Email, 7 Oct 2014 Angelique Perak, The Creative Workshop

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to help contribute to the national target. “We have a large number of quality candidates who are ready and equipped to do a great job for local employers,” said Ms Sainsbury. For every vacancy registered and filled during the job hunt, MAX

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“They can just use their mobile device to tap into our network and get instant assistance, whenever wherever,” Mr Askins said. Mr Askins said 365’s national assistance network was developed by listening to and focusing on local and independent repairers. The business aims to provide a new way for repairers to connect and talk to their dwindling customer base. “After all, the customer does not always breakdown close to home and they need to try and stay away from the big guys’ expensive repair centres.” Mr Richardson said: “The change to car registrations with no stickers has been

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Iguana’s has been reinvented

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new Italian restaurant, Bombini, has opened in Avoca Beach at the former site of the Rojo Rocket restaurant.

The new restaurant is headed by Mr Cameron Cansdell and Ms Hayley Hardcastle, both formerly of Manfredi at Bells, the onsite restaurant at five star boutique resort, Bells at Killcare. Mr Cansdell was head chef under the direction of Stefano Manfredi while Ms Hardcastle was the restaurant’s front of house. “The Bombini ethos is based on the bee’s natural way of life,” Mr Cansdell said. “Reflecting this, the restaurant’s philosophy focuses on a natural and sustainable approach to food, utilising produce from its own fruit trees, veggie patch, chickens, and bee hives.” Ms Hardcastle said Bombini’s menu was themed on modern Italian from breakfast to dinner. “Cameron hand-selects some of Australia’s best produce with the daily a la carte menu featuring antipasto, house-made pasta, bread and gelato,

to more substantial dishes from grilled seafood and shellfish, to Burrawong Gaian farm chickens, Roast Flinders Island suckling lamb and Victorian dry-aged grass fed rib sirloin. “The Bombini breakfast menu is equally appetising serving house made sourdough, baked brioche with strawberries and cream accompanied by Espresso di Manfredi coffee,” Ms Hardcastle said. Mr Cansdell also said: “The Bombini dining mood is bright, relaxed, and playful with the interior’s elements inspired by the garden setting.” “Formal dining is in the main house, and there is lounge dining in the garden. “There is also an onsite bar serving signature cocktails and a diverse wine list that includes a broad biodynamic wine selection.”

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Busway buses servicing 46 routes in the Gosford and Wyong region can use Opal. “These bus routes provide transport for customers going to work and the shops or visiting friends and relatives, plus they link in with the busy intercity train stations,” Mr Holstein said. The Busways and Coastal Liner buses transport customers across almost 100 suburbs. From Thursday, October 16, customers using 93 Redbus buses servicing 24 routes can use Opal, in more than 50 suburbs. “Adult and Child/Youth Opal customers catching buses on these routes can access cheaper fares and more convenient travel,”

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Coast community with an exceptional upscale, casual dining experience that will consistently exceed people’s expectations,” Mr Saad said. The Iguana Wharf venue owner, manager and licensee Mr Jason Khoury said: “We are excited to announce the grand opening. “Iguana’s has been reinvented to encompass everything we aim to achieve as leaders of the casual fine dining industry. “With 500 seats, including a private dining room, plus a 70-seat patio, this place is poised to be the Central Coast’s newest dining and events hot spot,” Mr Khoury said. Media release, 10 Sep 2014 Stephanie Prouse, Central Coast Regional Development Corporation

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Greyhound event supports Cancer Council

Diving incident results in fatality 33-year-old Bronte woman was flown to Sydney’s Prince of Wales Hospital on the morning of Sunday, October 5, to be treated for the bends after suffering cardiac arrest while diving at the exHMAS Adelaide dive site off Terrigal.

The woman, an experienced diver, was deep diving in 30 metres of water at about 8:30am when her diving partner saw that she was in distress. He performed an emergency ascent and the woman went into cardiac arrest when she reached the surface. Once aboard the dive vessel, members of the group performed CPR as she was brought to shore. CareFlight’s rapid

reyhound owner and trainer Ms Raelee Shearer held a Pink Ribbon Day at the Gosford Greyhounds on Tuesday, September 30.

As a breast cancer survivor, Ms Shearer said she is passionate about supporting the Cancer Council with her annual Pink Ribbon Day. She joined with the Gosford Greyhound Racing Club to conduct the 2014 event, with each of the 10 races on the evening program carrying the names of sponsors. This income, together with a monster raffle and donations, helped to raise substantial funds to assist the Cancer Council.

“Where would we be without people like you?” said Ms Shearer when thanking all who were involved with the fundraiser. “With your support we can now make a real difference to women across Australia through preventative programs, support services and worldclass cancer research.” Special guests joined Ms Shearer for the presentation ceremony of the feature event, the Pink Ribbon Day Stake. The event was won

by a large margin in fast time by Wuxi, trained by Londonderry trainer Mr Luke Azzopardi for Mr Chris Carl. Mr Carl’s father was on hand to accept the trophy. The event also saw the 515m Gosford track record of 29:30 broken by Avondale Al, with a time of 29.1. Media release, 1 Oct 2014 Chris McKay, New South Wales Greyhound Breeders, Owners and Trainers’ Association

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Hospital, where hyperbaric oxygen therapy was available in a recompression chamber; however, she died shortly after 4pm. The bends is a decompression sickness suffered by divers where bubbles form in the blood stream due to changes in pressure. Media release, 6 Oct 2014 NSW Police Media Media release, 5 Oct 2014 CareFlight

Charity funds new sensory spaces

Gosford Greyhound Racing Club manager Chris McKay, Gosford Council Cr Bob Ward, Greyhound Racing NSW board member Megan Lavender, Member for Gosford Chris Holstein, Wuxi and her owner Dennis Carl, trainer Luke Azzopardi, Pink Ribbon Race Day Convenor Raelee Shearer and Andrew Ho

response trauma team were despatched to the scene, landing in the Esplanade Park at Terrigal, to take over resuscitation efforts. CareFlight’s doctor placed the woman in an induced coma and provided intubation and ventilation, continuing treatment in a road ambulance on route to Gosford Hospital. Once she had been stabilised, the decision was made to airlift her to Sydney’s Prince of Wales

hree new innovative sensory spaces were officially launched at Sunnyfield’s McCabe Community Services Hub, Kariong, on Wednesday, October 15, to help support people with an intellectual and physical disability through promoting community inclusion and teaching life skills.

Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation provided $87,000 to Sunnyfield for the development of the sensory spaces, which includes a garden and trampoline area, sensory courtyard and indoor sensory room. Charitable Foundation chairman Mr Michael Slater said the new sensory spaces would help improve the health and wellbeing of Sunnyfield’s clients on a daily basis. “Regular participation in sensory spaces can help an individual relax whilst stimulating the senses, and as a result enhancing engagement in their everyday surroundings,” Mr Slater said. “All three spaces create

a highly interactive and experiential environment for Sunnyfield’s clients, with the sensory gardens allowing them to learn sustainable environment practices. “Helping the more disadvantaged members of our community is a key objective and fits with the ethos of the Charitable Foundation,” Mr Slater said. According to recent statistics 17,800 people on the Central Coast require daily support due to a disability. Sunnyfield CEO Ms Caroline Cuddihy said the sensory experience would not have been possible without funding from Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation. “The McCabe Community

Services Hub rejuvenation project has shown how partnerships enable inclusion for those with disability. “These new sensory spaces provide unique and enriching experiences for Sunnyfield clients. One of the highlights of the interactive space is an indigenous mural. ‘The Story of Yhi’, created by local indigenous artist Kylie Cassidy, celebrates the Darkinjung people’s creation story. The mural mirrors the vision of Sunnyfield, bringing an abundance of opportunity to the Central Coast community and those living with disability. Media release, 13 Oct 2014 Sarah-Jane Stevenson, Enigma

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Stronger Relationships Trial offers a $200 subsidy

Health

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ouples on the Central Coast are being encouraged to take part in the Stronger Relationships Trial, which provides a $200 subsidy for couples to use on services that strengthen their relationship.

The subsidy can be redeemed for a number of services provided by Interrelate from their Erina centre. Interrelate’s Central Coast area manager Mr Mike Sheargold said couples don’t have to have a specific problem to benefit from relationship support. “Whether you are married, de-facto or in a committed same sex relationship, or you’ve been together for 20 years or two, all couples face challenges, but they also have strengths,” said Mr Sheargold. “If you know what your challenges and strengths are, having an open chat about them with a trained counsellor can help you learn how to build on the strengths and

address challenges before they turn into more significant issues. “Understanding issues from your partner’s point of view can often reduce tension and angst in a relationship,” he said. While Interrelate believes all couples can benefit from relationship education or counselling, they are particularly urging couples in the early stages of a committed relationship to take part in the trial. “It’s important that you consider a range of questions when you enter a relationship, so both partners are on the same page,” said Mr Sheargold. “If you don’t have these discussions early, that’s where

you’re likely to hit a roadblock and become unstuck later on.” Couples can redeem their $200 subsidy towards a number of Interrelate programs including premarriage education program Prepare-Enrich, counselling sessions, Being a Parent program, or a Creating Positive Relationships program. The Stronger Relationships Trial is open to all couples who are over 18 years of age, are Australian citizens or permanent residents, and are in a committed relationship. Media release, 2 Oct 2014 Mike Sheargold, Interrelate Central Coast

Free wellness workshops for cancer patients urrent and former cancer patients and their family members and carers are invited to participate in a range of free wellness workshops to be held in Gosford.

The workshops are being held as part of the CoastCanCare Wellness Program, an initiative of Central Coast Local Health District and funded thanks to the support of the community through Dry July. CoastCanCare Wellness Program coordinator Ms Tia Covi said the workshops

were designed to give people the techniques, tools and strategies to keep their life on track, during and after cancer treatment. “When most people think of cancer treatment they understandably focus on the medical treatment,” said Ms Covi. “However, we know it is

also important to provide people with the tools and support they require to enhance their treatment experience and quality of life. A self-care and relaxation workshop will be held on Wednesday, October 15, and an exercise workshop will be held Wednesday, October 22. A nutrition and hydration seminar will be held on Wednesday, October 29, a pain management seminar on Wednesday, November 5, an improving sleep seminar on Wednesday, November 12, and a medications and treatments seminar on Wednesday, November 19.

Deidre Stark, Bob Bourne, Lauren Wheeler, Michelle Corkhill and Peter Harris Photo: Valspix

ocal Gosford and Wyong hotels have exceeded expectations at the recent charity Golf Day and auction event which raised $20,000 for much needed equipment for both Wyong and Gosford hospitals.

Central Coast Australian Hotels Association [AHA] sub branch president Mr Bob Bourne presented the cheque for $20,000 to acting operational nurse manager for Division of Medicine Ms Michelle Stark for much needed equipment

for the stroke section of both hospitals. During the past five years, the charity event has raised funds for organisations such as Coast Shelter, Marine Rescue, Gosford SES, Brisbane Water NSW Ambulance Service and

many more. Mr Bourne said: “We started with just 70 players and have now grown to around 95 playing, with a further 110 guests attending the luncheon and auction.” Val Bridge, 13 Oct 2014

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Parliament hears about Year 12 graduations ember for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks has spoken in Parliament about the significant milestone for Year 12 students currently taking place across the Central Coast, as they start marking their final moments in high school.

the first year 12 class are now well placed to pursue pathways in higher education or traineeships. “Handing medallions to each of these students was a great honour, and it took me back to my own final days as a student at Gosford Christian School in Narara. “Back then, that school was also new on the Central Coast, and it was a tremendous honour to be a part of the first graduating class of Gosford Christian School in 1990. “Principal Ann Vine, deputy principal Scott White, founding deputy principal Gus Vrolyk and year adviser Peta Werlemann from the Kariong Mountains High School have done an outstanding job in joining with the community to build the school up to what it is today right there in the Mount Penang area. “The school is known for its specialisation in biosciences and technology, but what was obvious was how hard the school works towards its values of unity, knowledge and respect. “At St Joseph’s Catholic College at East Gosford there was also genuine pride in their academic achievements and the school’s culture. “The students spoke fondly about growing from being ‘Joeys Girls’ into ‘Mackillop Women’ in the spirit of Mary MacKillop, and it was also a great honour to be there.

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This includes the first ever graduation of Year 12 students from Kariong Mountains High School. This school opened in 2010 after years of campaigning from the community. Narara Valley High School and St Joseph’s Catholic College at East Gosford have also recently held ceremonies. “Over the past several weeks graduation ceremonies have been taking place across the Central Coast, and it has been an honour to be present at many of them,” said Ms Wicks. “For students and for their proud parents, these are the important times of excitement but also reflection and consolidation before the important Higher School Certificate exams. “Seeing the joy in these young people’s faces as memories came flooding back and friendships were savoured made each presentation event that I attended that much more special. “One of the most significant ceremonies this year has been the first ever graduation of year 12 students from Kariong Mountains High School. “The foundation cohort, who began in year eight, helped in designing the school’s motto, uniform, logo and, importantly, its reputation. “The 48 students who graduated last week as

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“The night was superbly run by principal Tony McCudden and year leader Dave Matthews, and it was hosted by Holy Spirit Church at Kincumber. “I must congratulate all the students, including Riley Evans, who won Sportswoman of the Year and who has been called into the state and national basketball teams; Dana Hawton, whose service to the community includes being a member of the Rural Fire Service despite her youth; and Jade Antcliffe who received the University of Newcastle Award for Academic Excellence, which includes a $2,000 ViceChancellor’s Scholarship. “I would also like to commend Narara Valley High School, whose Year 12 Graduation has also taken place recently. “I commend the principal Michael Smith, year adviser Britt Fowell and the impressive school captains, Shae Wright and Lachlan Head. “Shae also received the Australian Defence Force Long Tan Leadership Award, and Lachlan was presented with the Senior Service award. “Eddison King was Narara Valley’s recipient of an excellence award from the University of Newcastle. “There were many other outstanding students on display at all three of these schools, and the fantastic news is that this government is providing all students with more choice and more opportunities,” said Ms Wicks. Transcript, 1 Oct 2014 Lucy Wicks, Member for Robertson

THE VATICAN’S AMBASSADOR TO VISIT ST PATRICK’S, EAST GOSFORD Australia’s Apostolic Nuncio, Archbishop Paul Gallagher, will be at St Patrick’s to celebrate the 9am Mass on Sunday October 26, 2014. All welcome to come and meet Pope Francis’ representative in Australia and hear his talk after the Mass at 10am.

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Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks (right) with Kariong Mountains High School principal Ms Anne Vine and school captains Matilda Eder and Bradley Rodrick

State of the art upgrade planned for Point Clare school upgrade is currently in the planning process for Point Clare Public School.

Point Clare Public School principal Mr David Harris said detailed discussions were being conducted as to what educational principles should be kept in mind with the building project. “We have been looking at different classroom designs from around Australia and internationally, talking about what we want learning to look like at Point Clare into

the future and discussing how any building will maximise space for the children in the playground,” said Mr Harris. “The government architects and landscape design people are working up some concept ideas.” Mr Harris travelled to Sydney on Friday, October 3, to meet with educational consultant Ms Julia Aitken

who has been involved in classroom design in Victoria and New Zealand. “The project team were all involved and a great deal of discussion took place in regards to creating something special at Point Clare,” said Mr Harris. Newsletter, 7 Oct 2014 David Harris, Point Clare Public School

Free speech pathology seminar number of free speech pathology seminars will be held on the Central Coast throughout October and November for parents with children under the age of six.

Speech pathologist Jane Beale will discuss techniques to help parents support their children with speech issues. The aim of the workshops is to help children learn to

listen carefully, understand words and instructions, use good grammar and pronounce sounds that they struggle with. The Gosford LGA

seminars will be held at Wyoming on Thursday, October 30. Media release, 7 Oct 2014 Philippa Skipper, Central Coast Schools as Community Centres

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

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Education

Turf Graduate of the Year returns from USA

he Australian Sports Turf Association’s 2013 Turf Graduate of the Year Andrew Spicer of Kincumber, has recently returned from the United States as part of a tour with Toro Australia.

The Hunter TAFE student, who studied a Certificate III in Horticulture (Turf) was nominated for the National award last year by his Sports Turf teachers at Kurri Kurri Campus. Granted every year to outstanding graduates working within the turf industry, the award aims to provide opportunities to enhance personal development, professionalism, career progression and turf industry skills. As part of his award, Andrew had the opportunity to attend the Toro Sports Fields and Grounds Forum in both Australia and the United States. Andrew, currently employed by Wyong Council, attended the United States Forum at Toro headquarters in Bloomington, Minnesota.

The Forum, attended by representatives from universities, councils, municipalities, sports stadiums and colleges from around the US, included roundtable sessions and product testing of the latest Toro commercial and irrigation products. Andrew said he enjoyed the visit to Toro’s US headquarters and the conference was a great opportunity to network and discuss topics with other grounds managers from across the world. “I currently look after 34 sporting ovals that range from rugby league, AFL, soccer, cricket and baseball,” said Andrew. “Many of the guys at the conference managed baseball fields so it was interesting to hear how much time and effort goes into maintaining the

grounds,” he said. Andrew said his experiences as the 2013 Turf Graduate of the Year have been an amazing opportunity which he wouldn’t have received without the support of his teachers at Hunter TAFE. His advice to future graduates is to talk with as many people in the industry as you can and learn from them. “Everyone experiences the same problems and has different ways of fixing them,” said Andrew. “Graduates should take any opportunities that come their way. “You will learn so much from talking to other greenkeepers.” Media release, 8 Oct 2014 Steve Mitchell, Hunter TAFE

125th anniversary celebrations

arara Public School will commemorate its 125th anniversary with a Celebration Day on Friday, November 7.

The day will feature class displays, student performances, traditional games, market stalls, a photo booth, pony rides and refreshments. Narara Public School principal Mr Greg Frohlich said: “We are looking forward to a great day

celebrating 125 years of primary education at Narara Public School.” Narara Public School was established in 1889 in Berrys Head Rd, Narara. In 1998 the school moved to a new site in Newling St, Lisarow. The school provides

modern education facilities while maintaining the traditions of the school’s long history. Media release, 13 Oct 2014 Greg Frohlich, Narara Public School Newsletter 7 Oct 2014 Greg Frohlich, Narara Public School

Andrew Spicer with mentor Michael Smith from Scotch College in Victoria

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Seniorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Christmas Concert at Erina he New South Wales Governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s popular Seniorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Christmas Concert will be held at the Impact Centre, Erina, on Tuesday, November 25, as announced recently by Minister for Ageing Mr John Ajaka and Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (October 1) announcement coincides with International Day for Older Persons and sees more seniors in regional New South Wales gaining access to the free Christmas concerts,â&#x20AC;? Mr Ajaka said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Seniorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Christmas Concerts are held at no

cost to the audience, and are provided as a gift for the hard-working and welldeserving seniors of New South Wales. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The concert being held in Erina this year will be easily accessible to seniors on the Central Coast. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is our opportunity

to thank our seniors for the great contribution they have made and continue to make in our community.â&#x20AC;? Mr Holstein said he was thrilled to announce the concert was coming to the Central Coast this year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It can be hard for Central Coast seniors to

get to Sydney for the big Seniorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Week concerts, so this is great news that the concert is coming to us,â&#x20AC;? Mr Holstein said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The government will also continue to produce a Christmas Concerts DVD, to send out to seniors, nursing home residents and those less mobile who cannot attend the concerts to also enjoy the performances.â&#x20AC;? Media release, 1 Oct 2014 Vanessa Rofe, office of John Ajaka

Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading wind quintet to perform in Gosford ew Sydney Wind Quintet is scheduled to present a program called Mother Goose meets Peter and the Wolf at Gosford Anglican Church on Sunday, October 19.

New Sydney Wind Quintet, Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading wind quintet, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. The group includes an exceptional line up of musicians who are teachers at Sydney Conservatorium of Music and members of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and Australian Opera and Ballet Orchestra among others, and have held major positions in European and American orchestras.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;The audience will be enchanted and mesmerized by the rich palette of colours produced by the woodwind family in a program which is melodic, fun, comical, and simply gorgeous,â&#x20AC;? said Ms Bolliger. New Sydney Wind Quintet will first perform a 30 minute Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Prom session at 1pm demonstrating the instruments from the woodwind family with excerpts from the full concert program. Families are all welcome to come along and interact with the musicians at the Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Prom before the main concert which commences at 2:30pm. Media release, 8 Oct 2014 Lisa Kelly, Central Coast Conservation

Five Brass Blokes nominated ive Central Coast blokes have been nominated for the first Brass Blokes Award, organised by Lifeline Central Coast.

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Community Groups

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ABC - “The Friends” Support group for Public Broadcaster. Aims. safeguard ABC’s independence, funding, & standards. Courses in Buddhist Philosophy from Beginning to Advanced Level. All Meetings through the year + social welcome at Green Point Community afternoons Centre - Meditation every Thursday Well-known guest speakers 7-8pm 4341 5170 0467 558 672 www.fabcnsw.org.au Koolewong, Point Clare & Central Coast Over Tascott Progress Association 30s Social Group Inc Aims to provide resources for We offer social contact, entertainment communication. Special guests, events & new friendships for people community involvement, heritage, in their 30’s, 40’s, 50’s & 60’s etc. diversity, education, safety and small Our events range from; Live Music, business opportunities. House Parties, Restaurant Nights, Point Clare Community Hall - 2nd BBQ’s/Picnics, Trips Away & lots Thurs Bi Monthly. more - For a FREE calendar call call 0411 266 325 0428 461 188 or email cco30s@ live.com.au Community Centres Central Coast Pension & Welfare Officer Network This group of Volunteers, trained by DVA, to look after servicemen & women, meets at Ourimbah RSL Club at 10:30am 2nd Fri - Feb to Nov 4322 1505 Central Coast 50+ Singles Social Group Invites Ladies & Gents 50s to 70s etc for dinner, dancing - BBQs & Socialising each weekend. Our friendly group can be contacted for our monthly programme 4344 5556 0432 110 841 50pssg@gmail.com

Gosford 50+ Leisure and Learning Centre Handicraft, Painting, Knitting, Tai Chi, Scrabble, Darts, Table Tennis, Indoor Bowls, Patchwork, Yoga, Fitness, Gentle Swimming, Line Dancing, Cards, Variety Social, Womens Group, Zumba, Crochet, Computers 4324 4749 Gosford-Narara Neighbourhood Centre School Holiday activities, playgroup, multicultural programs, community activities - Rooms for Hire admin@gnnc.com.au 4329 4477

Garden Clubs Australasian Native Orchid Society Cultivation and conservation of Aust Native Orchids. 2nd Wed, Narara Community Centre, 2 Pandala Rd Narara - 8pm 4340 5157 Erina Heights Garden Club An informal and friendly group, we enjoy visiting special gardens. Garden owners talk on planning and installation. 4326 1462 linda.syddell@hotmail.com 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

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a functional disability 4382 9401 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 ParaQuad Specialist healthcare products delivered to your door, for all your continence, wound care and respiratory and nutrition requirements Professional Clinic Support available 1300 886 601 www.brightsky.com.au

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

Probus Club of Avoca 10.15am 3rd Mon Avoca Beach Bowling Club www.probussouthpacific.org/ microsites/avocabeach 4382 3372 Probus Club East Gosford We have now opened our doors to men and women, as a combined club, 1st Thurs 10am each month - Waterford Retirement Village, Kincumber 4325 2601

Public Speaking Develop confidence by improving your speaking skills. Meetings are entertaining and educational. 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 Blue Gum Flat Toastmasters Mthly meetings 1st and 3rd Mon 7.15-9.30pm Ourimbah RSL 4362 7227 Gosford City Toastmasters 2nd & 4th Thurs, Gosford Bowling Club 7:30 to 9:30pm 4340 1929 emcloon@bigpond.net.au

Alcoholics Anonymous Kariong Neighbourhood Centre meet every Wed 1230pm ‘A friendly, caring, Safe and Someone cares Connected Community’ Community Care Services Anglican Church Special Interest Music We provide information about Central Coast 3 Mann St Gosford CCLC Bridge Club local services Counselling, early Soundwaves Memory lane - Doing things Duplicate Bridge-partner not childhood nurse, legal advice, Men’s acapella 4 part harmony together Café Better Hearing Australia required for most sessions. www. computer classes, chorus - all ages 7pm Mon For people with memory loss & their Central Coast cclcbridgeclub.asn.au room hire, equipment hire, Central Coast Leagues Club carers to enjoy a relaxing coffee Hearing loss management Central Coast Leagues Club advertising, playgroups, friendship Kieran - 0407 267 675 morning with others experiencing Support and educational group 12.30pm Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri Sat groups, khutton58@gmail.com similar circumstances 7 groups across the coast 1.30pm Wed 7.15pm Mon Health and fi tness groups, parenting jbthomson51@gmail.com 10am to 11.30am Providing practical experience 4323 3456 Caroline Bay Brasserie - East Gosford groups, cooking classes and zumba. and confidence cclcbridgeclub@westnet.com.au 4340 1724 Sydney Welsh Choir 2nd Wednesday Learn the benefits to hearing aids Cultural not for profit organisation 4324 4244 Better hearing Australia Central Coast Central Coast Art Society Kincumber performing at concerts and various 4321 0275 Lectures, demonstrations and Neighbourhood Centre venues to promotoe the Welsh Gosford Politics www.centralcoast. discussion. Weekly paint-outs • Exercise classes culture with our singing, also in the Pub betterhearingaustralia.org.au Tuesdays 4349 5860 for locations performing for charity fund raising. Come and solve the problems of the • Yoga for adults and children Workshops - 4363 1820 9.30am 4369 3378 world over a friendly drink and a bite • Community eco garden Central Coast Parkinson’s - 12.30pm 1st and 3rd Wed Social • Room hire to eat. Guest speakers. Support Group Meetings 1.30pm 4th Wed Gosford Tempo Terrific Community First Thurs 6pm Dutton’s Tavern 161 • Health support groups We aim to help individuals and their City Arts Centre. • Counselling Showband Mann St, Gosford families better manage living with 4325 1420 • After school activities Active showband available to play 0438 363 108 Parkinson’s Disease publicity@artcentralcoast.asn.au 4363 1044 at your community function. Wide Gueat speakers are a regular www.kincumber.nsw.au ranging repertuore. Always seeking I AM LOST feature of our meetings. Central Coast Handweavers, new members, come and join us and Deep Conversations & systematic 2nd Tue - 1.30pm Spinners and Textile Arts Guild Mingaletta Aboriginal Torres have fun with music. exercises for understanding my self 1800 644 189 Spinning and weaving, patchwork Strait Islander Corporation Follow us on Facebook & my place in life. - Gurdjieff Society and quilting, felting and other fibre The Mingaletta community centre Every Monday 5pm to 7pm - Ancient and modern knowledge. Central Coast Prostate Cancer and fabric crafts, community quiting provides its members and other Kincumber Uniting Church Thurs evening fortnightly Support Group (Gosford) bees - Day and Night Groups community groups a meeting place 4382 2462 0425 296 783 Meet last Friday Month 4325 4743 and referal hub for education, health, www.tempoterrific.com www.gurdjieff.org.au Terrigal Uniting Church www.centralcoasthsguild.org.au well-being and cultural programs tempoterrific@live.com 380 Terrigal Drive, Terrigal through consultative services and Rotary Club of 9.30am to 12 noon Playgroup Central Coast Lapidary Club community programs. Gosford North 4367 9600 Minerals & Gems Mon-Fri 9am 4pm Gosford Gumnuts Playgroup A very active community minded www.pcfa.org.au Learn silverwork, Cabochons, 6 Sydney Ave Umina Parents and children meet socially club with many projects focussed on Faceting, Enamelling, Stone 4342 7515 for the parents to make friends and assisting youth. If you are keen to Central Coast Prostate Cancer Fieldtrips & fossicking admin@mingaletta.com.au learn more about parenting and support our great projects, Support Group (Wyong) Weekly Workshops Tues, Thurs, & the children to have fun and play get involved with our fun club or Meet last Monday Month occasionally - Sat 9-2.30pm - Thurs together. Terrigal Fifty Plus Leisure discuss joining, please contact Toukley RSL Club 7-10pm Meets Fridays in School Terms and Learning Centre Graham Black Homes Ave Toukley 10 Ourimbah Creek Rd 0 to 5 yrs Regular events Fitness, Yoga, 0410 509 071, 10.00am to 12 noon Ourimbah Session 1 - 10am to 12 noon Handicrafts, Mah jong, Bridge, Line grahamblack@iprimus.com.au 4356 9300 4362 2246 Session 2 - 1pm to 2.30pm dancing,Tai chi, Painting, Bush www.pcfa.org.au Gosford Uniting Church Hall walking, Indoor bowls, Zumba, Rotary Club of Central Coast 129 Donnison St Gosford Computer and Ipad courses, Bingo, Kariong/Somersby Dying with Dignity NSW, Potters Society 4325 3695 Concerts on 1st and 3rd Thursday of International service club improves Central Coast Dedicated to increasing the ceramics gumnutsguc@gmail.com month. lives of communities in Australia Working to give those knowlede, experience and skills of 43845152 and overseas. Fun-filled activities, suffering unrelievedly from Political Party members and the general public. tsc1@tac.com.au fellowship and friendship breakfasts. terminal or incurable illness Running classes, workshops, Central Coast Greens Phillip House, 21 Old Mount Penang the legal right to request & demonstrations, exhibitions and social Branch of Greens NSW, active Volunteering Rd (opp Shell) - Fri 7:15am receive medical help to die events - Annual exhibitions in May regarding ecological sustainability, Central Coast 4340 4529 Quarterly Meetings and December - Open Day in Sept social and economic justice, peace Refer potential volunteers to kersuebay@philliphouse.com.au 4369 8053 info@ccpotters.org and non-violence, grassroots community organisations and provide 4324 5343 democracy and getting support to volunteers and community Seniors Computer Gambling Solutions elected 3rd Thur organisations. We also provide Club Central Coast Inc. Gambling help counsellors provide Friendship Force centralcoast.nsw.greens.org.au training to volunteers and managers free, confidential, professional service Beginners class PC or Mac Mon or Central Coast centralcoastgreens@gmail.com of volunteers - Information Sessions Tues. Classes Mon to Fri for most to gamblers, family and friends. A travel club with a difference! “Bridge to Volunteering” Held regulary programs – see website. 10am – Available Woy Woy, Kincumber, Australian Labor Party See a country from the across the Central Coast 12md or 1pm - 3pm Kincumber Gosford, The Entrance. Ourimbah/ Narara Branch inside and change the way 4329 7122 & District Neighbourhood Centre. 4344 7992 Discussion/action community you see the world. recruit@volcc.org.au Mthly Meetings, Guest Speaker at issues - 3 levels of Government Travel in small groups and stay with Kincumber Hotel 1st Mon GROW - Free Weekly 12 Step Niagara Park Primary School friends in 370 clubs around the world. Wyoming 4369 2530 Mental Health Self Help Group 7.30pm 1st Mon each month We in turn host small groups from Community Centre Helping thousands to recover from 0410 309 494 other clubs. Programs and activities incl. Yoga & U3A Central Coast mental health challenges for more kyle.macgregor@hotmail.com Deidre 4388 9435 Zumba classes, Art and Craft classes, than 55 years to find a GROW group Mature age people are invited to www.friendshipforcecentralcoast.asn.au Probus Clubs participate in a wide range of courses Playgroup & Vacation Care, Support near you call 1800 558 268 or visit groups, Book Club, Community to broaden the mind and make new www.grow.net.au All Probus clubs have interesting CCLC Indoor Bowls Garden, Rooms for Hire, Work friends GROW Groups meet guest speakers, friendly atmosphere, Ladies - Mon 10am Development Orders, Centrelink 0408 704 701 weekly all year round make new friends, fellowship. Mixed Social - Mon & Wed 7pm Volunteer hours www.centralcoast.u3anet.org.au intellectual stimulus, and social 2nd & 4th Sundays 1.30pm 4323 7483 Meals on Wheels activities. Contact John 43632360 reception@wyomingcc.org.au Kadam Sharawa Institute Inc Delivered meals and flexible Or Bev 0403994313 Tibetan Buddhist Group Offering food options for people with

National Parks Association Central Coast Twice weekly bush walks on the Central Coast and further afield, varying distances and grades of difficulty. Explore, enjoy scenery, fauna, floral, history. Keep fit and make friends. 4389 4423 & 4332 7378 jbthomson51@gmail.com Sailability Gosford Participation in sailing for people with disabilities, mature age volunteers invited to help us with all aspects of our sailing operations - no sailing experience required Tuesday and Thursday mornings 4382 2035 or 4322 8227 sailabilitygosford@gmail.com

Women’s Groups Brisbane Water Evening View Club Social activities, outings and functions monthly - new members welcome Tours, Dinners, Lunches, Theatre/ Cinema, fashion parades Dinner meeting with guest speaker 4th Tues each month 4325 1688 0466 513 600 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 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 Terrigal Share friendship, social activities as well as fundraising for local, national and international projects. 2nd Tues, 7pm Terrigal Rotary Hall, Duffy Road Terrigal 4385 6276 terigalinnerwheel@gmail.com Kincumber View Club For ladies looking for a place to make friends. Interesting speakers, lunch, bus trips, movie days and home functions. 4th Tues Davistown RSL Club 11am 4390 2527 Soroptimist International Brisbane Water Soroptimists speak for women and girls of all nations through awareness advocacy and action by supporting national and international programs 2nd Thur 6:45pm - Breakers Country Club, Dover Rd Wamberal 4367 6331 sibrisbanewater@siswp.org WOWGIRLS Wave of Wisdom Inc WOWGIRLS Wave of Wisdom connects women and local businesses around a common theme of wellbeing. to share wisdom and explore lifes potential. Regular Powwows, WOW Wisdom gatherings, WOW days and WOW courses check our website for activities. www.wowgirls.com.au info@wowgirls.com.au

Coast Community News - October 15, 2014 - Page 19

Out & About

Halloween fun at Kibble Park osford CBD will be transformed on Saturday, October 25, into a haunting event of Trick-or-Treat followed by the Midday Monster Mash, welcoming every little monster, in all shapes and sizes.

The CBD will host the annual Midday Monster Mash where families can come as their favourite monster and fill the city with scares and screams, collecting candy as they go,

as well as prizes for best dressed. Assembling in Kibble Park, the Trick or Treat will begin at 11am and conclude at 12pm, where families will then be welcomed to the

Monster Mash Disco on the main stage in the park. Children can dance along to spooky songs with stalls, a haunted house, Scooby Doo jumping castle, yucky dip and more. Media release, 9 Oct 2014 Taylor Warwick, Gosford Business Improvement District Last year’s Midday Monster Mash

Cnr Wisemans Ferry and Waratah Roads - Mangrove Mountain

9 November 2014 - 8am till 2pm

Multi award winning blues band at Mangrove Natural Honey, Free range eggs, jams and preserves, plants, clothing, flowers, gifts and handicrafts, bric-a-brac, books etc Live entertainment, food and refreshments All weather indoor event New stall holders welcome Please call for bookings or enquiries

Margaret: 4374 1255 - Ryan: 0435 197 827

he PJ O’Brien Band will headline Blues on the Mountain on Saturday, November 8, at Mangrove Mountain Hall.

PJ O’Brien and his band have been performing all over Australia as well as overseas. The PJ O’Brien Band has won a plethora of awards including Best Blues Artist at the MusicOz Awards, Song of the Year and Group of the Year at the Australian Blues Music (Chain) Awards, as well

The Gosford Diary

as representing Australia at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis. Blues on the Mountain organiser Mr Ryan Howard said it is really exciting to have such a highly acclaimed and internationally recognised act as The PJ O’Brien Band coming to perform at our Blues on the Mountain

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, l et us know about it and we’ll list it here for you, for free. Contact details are on page 2.

See the Peninsula News for events in post code areas 2256 & 2257 and the Wyong Regional Chronicle for events in post code areas 2258, 2259, 2261, 2262 & 2263

Friday Oct 17 Diesel ‘n’ Dub, the Rhythm Hut, Gosford, 7pm Women in Sport luncheon, Terrigal Surf Life Saving Club, 12pm The Rewbies, Avoca Beach Hotel, 8:30pm Battle of the Bands Semi Final heat 1, The Hub, Erina Fair Oka on the Hill, The Hill Youth Centre

Saturday Oct 18 Mangrove Mountain and Districts Country Fair, corner of Wisemans Ferry and Waratah Rds, 10am Exploring Rocky Ponds ride, Brisbane Water National Park, 10am-2pm

Sunday Oct 19 Mother Goose meets Peter and the Wolf by New Sydney Wind Quintet, Gosford Anglican Church, 2:30pm

Tuesday Oct 21 M u l t i c u l t u r a l Cooking Class, Kariong

Neighbourhood Centre Central Coast Art Society Paint Out, Hastings Wharf, Bensville

Soled on Gold, Terrigal 50+ Leisure and Learning Centre, 7:30pm-9pm

Wednesday Oct 22

Avoca Markets, Heazlett Park Foreshore, 9am-2pm Midday Monster Mash, Kibble Park, Gosford, 11am

Central Coast Art Society Social Meeting, Gosford Arts Centre, 1:30pm Multicultural Expo, Erina Fair Hall, 10am-1:30pm

Thursday Oct 23 Kincumber Konversation Kommunity event, Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre, 7:30pm

Friday Oct 24 Staged play reading of ‘A Question of Sex’, Gosford Uniting Church Hall, 7:30pm, free Summerland Kings, Avoca Beach Hotel, 8:30pm

Saturday Oct 25 Spring Shakespearience Othello, Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre, 7:30pm The Brass Blokes Award, Avoca Beach Surf Club, 6:30pm-9:30pm

Sunday Oct 26

Monday Oct 27 Coffee morning, Wyoming Women’s Health Centre, 10am, free

Thursday Oct 30 Gosford Business Improvement District annual meeting, Hotel Gosford, 7:30am

Friday Oct 31 Ashley Turner TrueLife Groove Band, Lizottes Kincumber, 7:30pm

Monday Nov 3 Monday Meanderers – Mooney Mooney Creek Walk, Brisbane Water National Park, 10:30am3:30pm

event. The event will also see the return of Home Grown Acoustic Award winners, Grizzlee Train. The duo has had a busy year performing a host of shows along with supporting bands such as The Crooked Fiddle Band and The Angels. Grizzlee Train is also currently in the process of releasing their debut EP and hope to have copies available on the night. “We have had so many requests for Grizzlee Train since they performed at our last Ball in the Hall event

in May that we just had to invite them back to perform at Blues on the Mountain, and luckily for us they said yes,” said Mr Howard. There will also be a charity auction on the night with signed memorabilia up for grabs with all proceeds going to the Save Fairview Homestead Trust, which aims to restore one of the area’s oldest early settler buildings to its former glory. Media release, 1 Oct 2014 Ryan Howard, Blues on the Mountain

Friday Nov 7 125th Anniversary Celebration Day, Narara Public School, 12:30pm6:30pm W i n t e r b o u r n e performance, Baker St, Gosford

Saturday Nov 8 Big Band Therapy concert, The Impact Centre, Erina, 2pm-5pm Blues on the Mountain, Mangrove Mountain Hall, 7pm

Wednesday Nov 12 Invisible Illness Support Group meeting, Avoca Beach Scout Hall, 11:30am2:30pm

Saturday Nov 15 4 Seasons Art and Film Night, Kariong Eco Garden, 6pm Market Day, Our Lady of The Rosary Primary School, Wyoming, 9am-2pm

MANGROVE MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY HALL & RESERVE (Corner of Wisemans Ferry Rd & Waratah Rd) A NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANISATION