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Landing Masterplan goes on display

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Council supports high speed rail

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osford Council announced that it supported in principle a high speed rail project that would pass through the Central Coast.

Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein and the Landing Project Control Group chairman Mr Stephen Brahams at the opening of the Landing display shopfront

shop front featuring the models and plans of the Landing Masterplan was opened at 178 Mann St, Gosford on Wednesday, October 5.

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Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein officially opened the shop front which will provide people within Gosford CBD access to information about what will be happening on the Gosford waterfront. Mr Holstein said: “At 178 Mann St, the public can come into the premises and

look at what the plans are for the city’s waterfront.” “They can discuss the master plan in detail with the staff on hand. “This is a continuation of the communication process established with the Gosford Challenge. “It is about giving people access to the information

and the plan. “The Landing at Gosford is the catalyst project for the revitalisation of the Gosford CBD. “It is about reconnecting the city with the waterfront. “The purpose in having the shop front is to provide the community with the opportunity to comment on

the plan,” he said. The shop front will be open every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 10am to 2pm until Friday, October 21. Media release, 5 Oct 2011 Margaret Paterson, Central Coast Regional Development Corporation

For more on the Landing at Gosford and public comments see page 14.

Councils work together osford Council agreed at its meeting of Tuesday, October 4, that it would enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Wyong Council to work collaboratively together to progress to the regionalisation of appropriate services and business procedures.

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The MOU would also see the creation of a Project Control Group which would consist of the general managers, mayors, deputy mayors and senior staff from both Councils’ to develop project plans and timeframes to regionalise services. Council is now waiting on a response from Wyong

in support of the agreement. The MOU followed Gosford Council’s decision not to proceed with a feasibility study into a possible amalgamation with Wyong Council. Gosford mayor Cr Laurie Maher said although “we decided in this council that we would not progress the amalgamation, we will work

assiduously in getting a collaborative approach”. The two Councils have already funded and supported around 20 joint projects that had the overall goal of better servicing the residents of the Central Coast. They also worked together to develop policies, processes and systems that

Council resolved that it would provide a submission to the Department of Infrastructure and Transport on phase one of the feasibility study at its meeting of Tuesday, October 4. Council’s submission would outline the potential positive impacts on the Gosford LGA and would note Council’s support for the Newcastle to Sydney corridor to be progressed as high priority. Phase one of the two phase study was released on August 4 by the minister for infrastructure and transport Mr Anthony Albanese. The study looked at potential routes along the East Coast of Australia from Brisbane, southwards to Sydney, Canberra and Melbourne. It identified that a feasible High Speed Rail corridor between Newcastle and Sydney existed for an approximate construction cost of 14.2 billion. Within this corridor, the study identified that high speed rail stations would potentially be located at Kariong or Ourimbah. The community’s position on High Speed Rail was outlined in the 2009 response to requested NSW State Plan Priorities with a high speed rail link between Sydney and Newcastle with stops in Gosford and Wyong at the top of the list.

Council’s report on October 4, however, stated that it “would appear inappropriate at this stage in the High Speed Rail’s development to specify that there should be stations at Gosford and Wyong”. It said that the number of stations and their location would be analysed in phase two of the study. Cr Peter Freewater said that a “high speed link is exactly what the Central Coast needs to help this region grow, to promote economic prosperity for everybody”. “It’s fabulous that we are progressing with this. “Bring it on,” said Cr Freewater. According to Gosford Council’s report, phase one of the study confirmed that “the Newcastle to Sydney rail line is the most heavily utilised within Australia outside urban areas” and “transport to the region remains relatively slow and subject to congestion”. Director of environment and planning Ms Colleen Worthy-Jennings said the High Speed Rail would make travelling to Sydney easier. “Being only 60km away, we should certainly be able to get to Sydney in under an hour,” she said. Gosford Council Agenda ENV.64, 4 Oct 2011 Kaitlin Watts, 4 Oct 2011

supported the formation of the Central Coast Water Corporation. Gosford Councils report said: “It is essential for our region that both Gosford and Wyong Councils work co-operatively and systematically towards the regionalisation of appropriate services and business processes.” Gosford Council Agenda MM.11, 4 Oct 2011 Media Release, 4 Oct 2011 Gosford Council Media The proposed route of the High Speed Rail

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Gosford Central directory of services, contacts and support groups

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

Crisis Services and Helplines Continued

Aboriginal Legal Service 8842 8000 Community Options 4351 3388 Bungree Aboriginal Association 4351 3388 Mingaletta 4342 7515 Aboriginal Home Care 4352 1153 Drug & Alcohol rehab 4388 6360 Respite Care Options 4351 3388 Eleanor Duncan Aboriginal Health 4351 1040 Darkinjung Local Land Council 4351 2930

Child Support Agency 13 12 72 Australian Injury Helpline 1800 223 363 Veteran Affairs Network 1300 551 918 Mens Domestic Violence 1800 000 599 Sexual Assault Resource 1800 199 888 Gay and Lesbian Counselling 1800 184 527 Gay and Lesbian Support 1800 249 377 Youth Sexuality Network 4320 2856 Vietnam Veterans 1800 043 503 Victims Support Services 1800 633 063 Translation and Interpreting Service 13 14 50

Accommodation Dept. of Housing Gosford 4323 5211 Cassie4Youth 4322 3197 Coast Shelter 4324 7239 Pacific Link Com Housing 4324 7617 Rumbalara Youth Refuge 4325 7555 Samaritans Youth Services 4351 1922 Youth Angle • Woy Woy 4341 8830 Youth Accom Hotline 1800 424 830 Temporary Accommodation 1800 152 152

Animal Rescue Wildlife Arc 4325 0666 Wires 1300 094 737

Community Centres Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre 4363 1044 Narara Community Centre 4329 0912 Kariong Neighbourhood Centre 4340 1724 Wyoming Community Centre 4323 7483 Green Point Community Centre 4367 7591 Niagara Park Community Centre 4329 7144 Men’s Shed Cluster Inc 0413 244 484

Family and Relationships Parents Helpline 132 055 Centacare Gosford 4324 6403 Gosford Family Support Service 4340 1099 Horizons (For men with children) 4333 5111 Interrelate - Family Relationships 1300 736 966 Uniting Care Burnside Gosford 1800 067 967

Health Gosford Hospital 4320 2111 Cancer Hotline 131 120 Mental Health info Service 1300 794 991 Sexual Health @ Gosford Hospital 4320 2114 Beyond Blue (Depression) 1300 22 4636

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Mensline - talk with a bloke 1300 789 978 Lifecare Family Services 1300 130 225 Centacare: 4324 6403 Relationship Australia: 1300 364 277 Interrelate: 1800 449 118

Financial Counselling Service 4334 2304 Central Coast Legal Centre 4353 4988 Legal Aid Commission of NSW 1300 888 529 Tenants’ Advice and Advocacy Service 4353 5515 NSW Aboriginal Legal Service 8842 8000 Consumer Credit Legal Centre 1800 808 488 NSW Ombudsman 1800 451 524 Community Justice Centre 1800 990 777 Family Law Court 1300 352 000 Law Access NSW 1300 888 529

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Ambulance, Police, Fire 000 Police Assistance Line 131 444 Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 Woy Woy Police Station 4323 5599 Energy Australia 13 13 88 Gas Emergency 131 909 Gosford City Council 4325 8222 Marine Rescue - Central Coast 4325 7929 SES - Storm and Flood Emergency 132 500

Gosford district: Erina 4365 6725 Gosford 4304 7500 K ariong 4340 1725 Kincumber 4304 7641 Niagara Park 4304 7335 Wyoming 4304 7525

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Employment, Education & Training Centrelink Offices 13 2850 - appointments 13 1021 Central Coast Community College 4348 4300 Training and Further Education TAFE Gosford 4348 2222 Ourimbah 4348 4030 Basic & Pre-vocational Studies 4350 2209 Work Skills Program Special Need 4350 2245 University of the Third Age (U3A) 4332 4830

Crisis Services and Helplines Lifeline - 24 hr. 13 11 14 Suicide Helpline 1800 191 919 Kids Helpline 1800 551 800 Parents Helpline 13 20 55 Indigenous Call Centre 136 380 Family Relationship Advice Line 1800 050 321 Family Drug Support 1300 368 186 G-line - Gambling Helpline 1800 633 635 Credit Helpline 1800 808 488

Problems, Habits & Addiction G-Line Telephone Counsel 1800 633 635 Gamblers Anonymous 9564 1574 Alcoholics Anonymous 4323 3890 Narcotics Anonymous 4325 0524 Quitline 131 848

Volunteering Volunteering Central Coast 4329 7122 Volunteer Rescue Association 4329 7122 State Emergency Service 4365 4055 Rural Fire Service 4340 2911 Marine Rescue 4325 7929

Welfare Services Donnison St. Restaurant 4325 3540 Gosford Family Support 4340 1585 Horizons Family Services 4334 3377 Meals on Wheels Gosford 4363 7111 Woy Woy 4341 6699 Department of Community Services Gosford - 4336 2400 The Salvation Army 4325 5733 Samaritans Emergency Relief 4393 2450 St Vincent De Paul Society HELPLINE 4323 6081

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Maher re-elected ayor Cr Laurie Maher and deputy mayor Cr Craig Doyle were re-elected to serve another term in their respective positions, after Gosford councillors voted at an extraordinary council meeting on Monday, September 26.

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Mayor Cr Maher will serve his fourth term as mayor after he was elected in 2005, 2006 and 2010. He thanked his fellow councillors for their ongoing support and the opportunity to continue as mayor of Gosford City. “I am excited at the prospect of continuing the good work of the last 12 months which could not have been carried out

without the help of my dedicated fellow councillors and the hard-working Council staff. Mayor Cr Maher said he was looking forward to another 12 months as mayor and wants to continue work on key projects within the region. “This is an exciting time for the City of Gosford, we are continuing to improve infrastructure and the

delivery of services to all of our residents. “The revitalisation of the Gosford Waterfront is moving forward and we are working with Wyong Shire Council to regionalise essential services throughout our region,” said Cr. Maher. Cr Doyle said he was excited at the prospect of continuing to build on the successes from this year

over his next term as deputy. “I am looking forward to working together with Cr Maher for the benefit of all Gosford residents. “Over the last term Council have lobbied for major works on local, state and federal roads, but there is still more work to be done. “The next year will have its challenges but as a Council and leaders of this community we will strive for what is best for the City of Gosford,” said Cr Doyle. Media Release, 26 Sep 2011 Gosford Council media

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Train timetable changes come into effect hanges to CityRail’s train timetable come into effect on Sunday, October 23, with a number of changes affecting Gosford commuters.

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RailCorp acting chief operating officer Mr Tony Eid said the changes were aimed at creating a more efficient timetable. “The changes are focused on improving capacity to better match passenger demands as well as creating a more efficient CityRail network,” Mr Eid said.

“Changes for the Central Coast region include some earlier arrival and departure times, as well as additional stops at Wickham Station in the off-peak on weekdays and weekends for those heading to and from Newcastle.” A number of other changes will also affect those travelling in the

Gosford region. The 6:14am Wyong to Central will depart Gosford station one minute earlier. The 5:03am peak service from Newcastle to Central and 4:18pm, 4:45pm and 5:45pm peak services from Newcastle to Central will make additional stops at Wickham. The 3:07pm Newcastle to

Community mourns Bev Benson ell known community member Bev Benson lost her battle with cancer on Wednesday, September 14.

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We are pleased to advise the winners for this year’s Spring into Gosford for Cash and Prizes, drawn on Friday at Centre Court at the close of the competition at 1pm: 1st Prize – 47” LCD TV, TV unit and modular lounge won by Donna Dobson of Wyoming – Donna’s winning entry form was provided with a purchase at Suzanne Grae, Imperial Centre. Donna has only one two prizes in the last 20 years, both of which were from the Imperial Centre. 6 x $1,000 shopping spree prizes won by; 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

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Government’s handling ‘a disgrace’

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GBID praises free shuttle

he Central Coast Greens believe that the State Government’s handling of the relocation of Gosford Public School is disgraceful.

The new State Liberal Government is just as bad as the previous Labor Government. With the support of the Liberal led Gosford Council, they all but stole Gosford School from the community in what amounts to little more than a land grab. While they sought comment from the public, they appear to have completely ignored the feedback they received. The community said no but they went ahead regardless. There is no good reason why Gosford Public School shouldn’t continue at its current site and become a part of the new Gosford City. It would be far cheaper to rebuild the school where it is and so provide an opportunity to expand and improve

Letters to the editor should be sent to: Gosford News PO Box 1056, Gosford 2250 or mail@gosfordnews.org See Page 2 for contribution conditions local public education for a growing population. In my opinion, the Gosford Challenge has become a farce. The community owned public space is being turned into a series of waterfront residential developments that only the wealthiest will be able to purchase. The people of Gosford will not only lose sight of the water but essentially they will

lose access to it. What’s worse is that Council has resolved to all but waive developer contributions so there will be no money for roads, streetscaping or any other public infrastructure. The developers are minimising the community benefits to maximise the profits. What should have been a golden opportunity to put Gosford back on the map and stimulate economic growth and employment has become a cruel joke as public land is being given up to developers. Again, it’s been left to the Greens to stand up for the community of Gosford when no others will. Email, 4 Oct 2011 Peter Freewater, Horsfield Bay

Gosford News helps fundraiser

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hank you very much for publishing an advertisement for the Gosford Uniting Church Spring Fair in a recent edition of the Gosford News.

Due to such publicity, the fair was a great success and raised close to $6000. This money will be used for the benefit of many

people less favoured than ourselves. Letter, 15 Sep 2011 Hugh Bell, Gosford Uniting Church

No reply to concerned resident attended the 2025 public meeting at Laycock St Community Theatre last month and sent in a reply to the 2025 proposals, but have not received a reply.

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In the last few days I have witnessed near death accidents at Point Clare owing to speeding down the hill through the shopping centre area. The Kariong lookout

looks like a garbage tip and is a disgrace to the area. Can something be done about these this? Email, 9 Sep 2011 Robert Findley, Tascott

osford Business Improvement District (GBID) has reported that the free Gosford Shuttle has been well utilised and looks set to remain in place.

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The free shuttle service commenced in February on a 12 month trial basis and runs every 20 minutes, six days per week. The shuttle runs between 8.45am and 2.45pm Monday to Friday, 9.05am to 4.05pm on Saturday and at 9.05am, 12.05pm and 3.05pm on Sundays. GBID manager Mr Paul Brasch said: “This is a great service as it is fast, free and easy to use.” “The shuttle is painted bright green so it is easy to

locate. “We understand that passenger numbers have been very encouraging with utilisation going from approx 200 per week to a very steady 1200 to 1500 passengers per week. The best part is that you don’t need a ticket, just jump on board. “We had heard that the Department of Transport ran a survey recently of passenger numbers and commented that this was the highest utilised service

of all the free Green Shuttles in NSW.” “So that we can keep the free shuttle in operation, I encourage people to utilise the service as often as possible. “The drivers get to know many of the people who use the service, so jump on board and say hello. We greatly appreciate having such a free shuttle in Gosford,” said Mr Brasch. Media release, 4 Oct 2011 Paul Brasch, Gosford Business Improvement District Inc.

Young boy hit by bus boy died on Thursday, October 6, after being hit by a bus in Narara.

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Police and emergency services were alerted to the incident on Mangrove Rd, Narara, at about 11:15am and a crime scene was established where the boy died.

Officers from Brisbane Waters Local Area Command and NSW Ambulance Paramedics attended the scene; however, the boy, believed to be 9-years-old, died at

the scene. Police were assisted in their enquiries by a bus driver. Mangrove Rd was closed as a result of the incident. Media Release, 6 Oct 2011 NSW Police Media

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Council to consider extra toilet facilities

Holstein shown appreciation

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osford Cr Chris Holstein was awarded a memento of his 20 years in Council by Gosford mayor Cr Laurie Maher at the Council meeting of Tuesday, October 4.

Cr Laurie Maher congratulated Cr Holstein on being an integral part of Gosford Council. “He has made an immense contribution to our community during his time both as mayor of Gosford and as a councillor. “He has seen the face of Gosford City change during his time in Council and has been a part of major infrastructure projects for our area including the development of Bluetongue Stadium and the Peninsula Leisure Centre and also the surf club redevelopment program – something which he was a strong advocate for. “His support and dedication to these projects, among numerous others has been integral to their success and completion,” said Cr Maher. However, Cr Holstein said he doesn’t consider the big things to be his greatest achievement. “Some of our greatest achievements would be the little things like play grounds and skate parks; we got the first skate park built at Narara.” Cr Holstein said his biggest asset in his 20 years of Council was “my family and their ability to keep me grounded, you never get full of your own self importance because they bring you

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down and cut you at the knees”. Former mayor and councillor Mr Malcolm Brooks also offered his support to Cr Holstein. “His milestone would have to be the bluetongue stadium”, commented Mr Brooks. “Holstein and federal finance minister John Fray and premier at the time Bob Carr - all keen rugby league footballers fought for the stadium,” Brooks added. Cr Holstein will stand down as councillor in September to focus on his job as member for Gosford but said he will miss being a councillor. “I’ll miss it; it will be a sad day. “I’ve loved it and enjoyed it and 20 years on I’m still learning new things every week. “When I made my commitment and was

successful in the state, I decided I should step down. “It’s time for new blood,” he said. But Cr Holstein said he is not struggling juggling his commitments. “I’m no different from Craig Doyle. “He is deputy mayor, but he still has a full time job. “I still put my effort and my time in to what I need to do with the council,” he said. Mayor Cr Laurie Maher said Cr Holstein is a committed and dedicated public servant. “He has the honour of being the longest serving mayor in our Council’s history, something deserved of such a committed and dedicated public servant. “Cr Holstein will leave a legacy at Council and across our community and I have no doubts he will continue to build on that in his role as member for Gosford. “He has a real passion for the Gosford community and the people who live here – which is why he is continually working to assist the growth and development of our City,” said mayor Cr Maher. Kaitlin Watts, 4 Oct 2011 Interviewees: Cr Chris Holstein, Mayor Cr Laurie Maher Elyse Gunner, 5 Oct 2011 Interviewee: Malcolm Brooks

Public toilet building at Masons Pde Photo: Naomi Bridges

osford Council adopted a strategy at its meeting of Tuesday, October 4, that would investigate the addition of extra toilet facilities in the Gosford CBD.

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Council resolved to investigate the demolition of the Mason’s Pde and Rotary Park toilet facilities and replace them with small temporary facilities. Council would also investigate the provision of facilities in Burns Park and the construction of a future public facility as part of the City Playground development. A small, relocatable toilet facility would also be installed at the entrance to

Gosford Pool. The toilets located in the Masons Pde building were over 40 years old and in poor condition, according to Gosford Council’s report. The report said council officers deemed the building unsuitable for repair. A similar report was provided on the Rotary Park toilets and Council officers said “that repair to the building would be cost prohibitive”. Council officers

investigated the amenities in the Gosford CDB after they received a request from the Gosford Business Improvement District (GBID) in relation to the provision of public toilets in the city centre. Investigations were previously undertaken in 2006 and 2007 after recommendation for the Gosford CBD committee. Gosford Council Agenda MM.10, 4 Oct 2011

Heighway wins Young Business Woman of the Year

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osford local Ms Jo Heighway was named the 2011 NSW Marie Claire Young Business Woman of the Year at the Telstra NSW Business Women’s Awards held on Friday, September 30.

Ms Heighway, 33, is the CEO of SMSF Outsource Solutions. She launched her business in 2005 after a career as a chartered accountant for one of the Big Four accounting firms.

Ms Heighway said she found a passion for the self-managed superfund industry after she observed the impacts of bad financial advice or decisions on retirement savings. SMSF Outsource

Solutions has since grown to become Australia’s second largest auditor in the field, auditing self-managed funds for around 3000 clients, including more than 60 accounting firms. Ms Heighway thanked

her family and mentors for the award. “My mum has made me a life-longer learner; she taught me that, through education and challenging myself to be the best I could be, anything was possible. “My dad taught me the importance of treating everyone equally and to not

be intimidated by fame and fortune. “Your reputation is gold, it’s everything. “I’d like to thank my mentors, for letting me make mistakes and learn and grow from them. “To my husband Matt, he gives me the strength and confidence to put myself

out there and to back myself all the way. “And coming home to my four beautiful children, Josh, Zoe and Dylan, puts great perspective in my life,” she said. Media Release, 4 Oct 2011 Marcela Balart, Lighthouse Communications Group

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Cancer Centre construction begins ocal cancer support groups attended the site of the long-awaited Central Coast Regional Cancer Centre on Tuesday, October 4, to turn the first sod.

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Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill joined the groups and said: “I’m very proud that the Federal Labor Government is the majority funder of this $38.6 million centre, which will provide the full range of cancer services, and very importantly, public radiotherapy.” “The days of cancer patients travelling to Sydney for public radiotherapy are rapidly drawing to a close. “This is something I know all of us on the Coast have yearned for, for a long time, especially those of us who have supported friends and loved ones through cancer journeys. “Today is a day to celebrate our local cancer support groups, and the selfless work they do,” said Ms O’Neill. Local Health District management confirmed on Monday, October 3, that builders Hansen Yuncken would construct the Regional Cancer Centre on the Gosford Hospital site. The centre, which was announced in April last year, was expected to be up and running by early 2013. Ms O’Neill acknowledged the work of the Central Coast Local Health District in progressing the Centre through to the construction phase. The member for Robertson also thanked the newly-elected State Government for continuing the previous State Labor Government’s $10 million

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Gosford Art Prize 2011

Gosford Art Prize 2011

Art Prize winners announced he winners of this year’s Gosford Art Prize were announced by Gosford mayor Cr Laurie Maher at the exhibition opening at Gosford Regional Gallery on Friday, September 30.

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Gosford Regional Gallery curator Mr Tim Braham said there were 615 works entered this year, which is a record number for the Gallery. “It is fantastic that the majority of the selected works still come from the Central Coast, and there is a sense of pride that Gosford is attracting the attention of so many interstate artists.

Mr Neil Taylor was announced as this year’s overall winner, and received $10,000 for his painting The Source. Other category winners were Becky Guggisberg in the two-dimensional category, Joanna O’Toole in sculpture, Helene Rosanove in photography and Eleni Antoniou Holloway in the

ceramics section. “Judging a competition with such a variety of entries is a very difficult task, this year we have been extremely fortunate to have two external judges on our panel, Ron Ramsey, director of Newcastle Region Art Gallery, and Jane Barrow, who is a leading Australian ceramicist,� said Mr Braham.

Mr Braham said that the exhibition always evokes debate and discussion, pits professional and amateur artists against each other, and exhibits new and exciting talent. “We would like to extend an invitation to gallery visitors to vote for their favourite work in our Viewers’ Choice Award, an opportunity for everyone to pick their favourite work from the exhibition. “We are expecting that the exhibition will attract over 15,000 visitors to the gallery,

osford’s Art Prize for 2011 has gone to Neil Taylor for his abstract, yet realistic, landscape titled ‘The Source’, where the viewer can do no more than guess at its location.

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an exciting prospect for the Gosford region,� said Mr Braham. A selection of works not chosen to be part of the Gosford Art Prize exhibition will also be presented in The Overflow Exhibition, which is organised by the Central Coast Art Society, and will be held at the Imperial Shopping Centre from Friday, October 14, to Saturday, October 22.

Neil Taylor, born in Brisbane in 1953, studied painting in the early 70s with William Robinson. After a short period of teaching he moved to the Sydney area where he began painting and exhibiting full-time. Taylor spent almost 20 years based around the Hawkesbury River.

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Art on the Coast nchoring the art scene on the Central Coast is the Regional Art Gallery, located on the shores of Caroline Bay in East Gosford.

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It is part of a complex that a also includes the Gosford/ E Edogawa Commemorative G Garden, the Arts Centre, a and Caroline Bay Brasserie. Officially opened in A April 2000, the gallery has se seen more than 160,000 p people visitors each year lo looking over its diverse a and stimulating exhibition p program, mostly consisting of a range of local,

national and international exhibitions of various media including painting, photography, sculpture, textiles, ceramics, and works on paper. A major part of the Gallery is the annual Gosford Art Prize which dates back to the early 1970’s where it began in community halls and shopping centers. Now the prize has found a home

at the Gosford Regional Gallery and is an important part of the annual program supporting local artists and encouraging artists from across the NSW to visit Gosford. This year a record 616 entries were received. Increasing prize money and increasing exposure naturally result in the higher number of entries. Judging the entries

Bensville resident wins art prize e n s v i l l e r e s i d e n t Mr Peter McKnight M took out the th coveted $2200 first prize at the annual a Grandma Moses M senior art competition c with his h landscape painting p titled At Little L Creek.

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Centre on Albany St, North Gosford. “I painted a morning sunrise featuring the sun cutting through pine trees, with dark shadows overlooking Little Creek in the New England region of NSW,” said Mr McKnight. The TAFE teacher, who specialised in mechanics, said he only recently adopted painting over the last 18 months and hoped to progress further with the hobby. “Painting is such an amazing, personal thing.

“It affects my emotions; it’s my interpretation of a scene or subject. “You’re putting yourself out there for criticism; it can be scary so it’s an awesome feeling when you win a prize,” he said. Entries were divided into open, watercolour, novice, 50+ Centre art group members and Central Coast inspired works. Elyse Gunner, 5 Oct 2011 Interviewee: Peter McKnight, Bensville

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this year saw Ron Ramsay, Director of the Newcastle Region Gallery, selecting the winners of the Overall Prize, 2 Dimensional Prize, the Photography Prize and the Sculpture Prize with Jane Barrow, Ceramics teacher at Newcastle TAFE, selecting the winner of the ceramics prize. A three person panel undertook the difficult task of selecting the final 165 works to be included in the Gosford Art Prize 2011 exhibition.. A selection of works not chosen to be part of the exhibition will be presented in The Overflow organised by the Central Coast Art Society and can be viewed in the Imperial Shopping Centre from the 31st October to 14th November. Gosford City Council, being the major sponsor and organiser of the competition, recognizes the importance

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of this event for the local arts community, whilst other major sponsors, Booth Motor Group and Sharpe Bros Asphalt get a vote of thanks. Gosford Art Prize Overall winner $10,000 (Judging & Comments by Ron Ramsay) #228 ‘The Source’ (Artist: Neil Taylor) This mysterious landscape is totally enchanting with a limited and unusual palette. Booths Sculpture Award $2,000 (Judging & Comments by Ron Ramsay) #62 ‘Gust’ (Artist: Joanna O’Toole) This work has a range of elements that make for a lively and well considered sculpture. Sharpe Bros Photography Award $2,000 (Judging & Comments by Ron Ramsay) #609 ‘Pool Catchment’ (Artist: Helene Rosanove)

Compositional elements combine with a lack of definition and blurring to give this work the appearance at first glance to be that of an abstract painting. 2 Dimensional Work Award $2,000 (Judging & Comments by Ron Ramsay) #250 ‘And there’s Today, Tomorrow, Yesterday’ (Artist: Becky Guggisberg) Figures standing, sitting, lying, presumably at the beach, are drawn and painted, overlapped as they spread across the surface. Ceramics Award $1,500 (Judged by, Jane Barrow, Ceramicist) #382 ‘The Little Storyteller’ (Artist: Eleni Antoniou Holloway) This work by Eleni Antoniou Holloway stands out immediately for its bold use of glazes which are reminiscent of pottery from historical references.

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he Central Coast Art Society was formed for artists to meet, enjoy, train and learn from other artists.

It was agreed that th society would focus the in interest mainly on painting w with subsidiary interest in other fields including lapidary, la sculpture a and pottery, with a m membership fee of just $2 $ when it was formed in 1971. 1 The aims of the s society were to provide, encourage e and promote art a on the Central Coast and a eventually provide a central studio where m members can meet, work and a exhibit. By 1973 there were 96 members. m In 1981 Sir Russell D Drysdale agreed to be patron of the CCAS p followed fo by Edward St

John and later Charles Gosford. Mrs Alice Wade became the first president in 1974, followed by Charles Mcdonald, Vic Johnson, Eileen Luton. and Julie Duell until 1986. Margaret Hardy was then elected president and continues to hold the position today. The first exhibition was held in august 1972 at the Kincumber School of Arts hall. Sales reached a high point with 91 paintings sold at the 1981 exhibition. The young people’s incentive award began in 1995 and continued for a number of years. It encouraged young

people to paint and enter exhibitions and finished when emerging artist exhibitions were initiated. The annual Margaret Smith memorial award began in 1998 after the society inherited monies from her estate to be used as prize money. It continues as part of the Gosford Regional Show. Not making the cut saw “the overflow exhibition”, which started in 2006 in memory of Dawn and Harry Smith by their daughter Rusty Wallace. It cann be seen in the Gosford Imperial Shopping Centre with prizes for the “people’s choice”.

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Blues afternoon abre, an up and coming blues afternoon, will commence on Sunday, October 16, at Scandals Forest marquee, Kantara House in Green Point and will feature an unplugged session every third Sunday of the month from 1-5 pm.

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Garden comp winners announced inners of this year’s Gosford City Garden Competition were announced at a ceremony at the Erina Room on Thursday, September 29.

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This year’s competition was hotly contested, due to the high quality of all the gardens entered across all categories. The judges said they couldn’t separate the top two, and Barbara and Laurie Smith of Mt White, and Maureen Rowatt and John Cragg from Matcham were both awarded Champion Garden over 1000 square metres. Umina’s Alva Bell won the Champion Garden under 1000 square metres with Allan and Pam Fielding picking up Best Waterwise Garden. Best School Garden went to Central Mangrove Public School and Best Commercial Garden was won by Gosford Golf and Function Centre.

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competition, the bar has really been raised for future years and I look forward to the competition in 2013,� said Cr. Maher.

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amberal author Ms Lindy Mitchell has been chosen by Australian Publisher Pick-a-WooWoo Publishers for the release of her ecologically friendly children’s book The Elf That Flew.

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Mayor Cr Laurie Maher presented a number of the awards on the night, and said it was fantastic to see how much support the community has given this year’s competition. “The quality of gardens in this year’s competition is of the highest standard, it is great to see so many people entering this wonderful competition. “I never cease to be amazed and more than a little envious, at the work and the dedication of our local gardeners. “I particularly applaud the schools that entered this year’s competition - these students are the green thumbs of tomorrow. “Congratulations to all entrants, finalists and winners in this year’s

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Out & About

Not for Profit Organisations Directory AACC COMPUTER CLUB Inc. (33)

Central Coast Concert Band (28)

www.aacc.asn.au Help with all Computing problems Program demos + Q&A sessions Night Meetings - 7pm to 10pm • 2nd & 4th Wed – Windows • 3rd Wed - Linux Narara Valley High School Fountains Road, Narara Supper provided Day ‘meet & greet’ Social Meetings 12.15 – 3.15pm • 3rd Tuesday of month East Gosford Progress Hall 10 Henry Parry Drive (cnr Wells St) Afternoon tea provided secretary@aacc.asn.au 4362 1918 4324 2740

Meets every Tuesday 7:15pm till 9:30pm new members always welcome. Community playouts with four concerts a year at Laycock St Theatre. 0407 894 560 or 0411 272 640

Central Coast Family History Society Inc. (39)

All the resources, information and advice needed to study your family’s history are available through the Society. Visit the Society’s Research Centre at 8 Russell Drysdale St, East Gosford, our website at www.centralcoastfhs.org. The Australian auMonthly meetings are Conservation held on 1st Saturday of each Foundation month at 1pm in the Lions Community Hall, behind the Central Coast Society’s Research Centre. Branch (28) Visitors welcome holds their meetings on 4324 5164 the third Tuesday of each month (except January) at 7pm Central Coast Discussions are focussed Handweavers, on local, state and national Spinners and environmental issues. The Textile Arts Guild Branch writes submissions, assists at stalls at local Inc (28) events, attends workshops Spinning and weaving, and quilting and seminars and lobbys patchwork felting and other fibre and politicians. Location: 50+ Leisure and fabric crafts Learning Centre, cnr Albany Workshops and Community St North and Henry Wheeler quiting bees Day and Night Groups Place, Gosford. john.wiggin@acf.ccoast.org

PO Box 547, Woy Woy NSW 2256

4323 1843

Brisbane Water Historical Society (46)

• Coach tours • School educational tours • Coach tours for members • Annual Street Stalls • Participation in History Heritage Week Celebration

Margaret Pearce 4325 2270

Central Coast Art Society (18) Bringing together artists and interested people for lectures, demonstrations and discussion. Weekly paint-outs each Tuesday at varying Central Coast locations 4349 5860 Workshops - 4363 1820 9.30am to 12.30pm on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month and Social Meetings 1.30pm on the 4th Wednesday of each month at Gosford City Arts Centre, for a demo by Guest artist 4325 1420 publicity@artcentralcoast.asn.au PO Box 4168, East Gosford 2250

www.thecottage.org.au 4325 4743

who seek companionship and intelectual stimulus, fun and fellowshop through outings such as walking, bus trips, indoor bowls, theatre attendances are invited to join the above club. 4th Tuesday Monthly organisation Central Coast Leagues Club We raise money for the 10am Gosford City welfare of veterans and their 4324 2493 Toastmasters (38) 4365 4208 families in our district Providing a supportive RSL Club West Gosford and positive learning 4th Mon of the month 2pm Seniors Computer environment to enable 4323 7336 Club Central Coast individuals to develop Inc. (83/41) oral communication and Kincumber Classes for Beginners leadership skills. Neighbourhood are held on Mondays or Second and fourth Thursday (24) Centre Tuesdays. There are also of each month, Gosford • Personal development classes Monday to Friday Bowling Club. • Community Garden for most other programs as 4340 1929 • Counselling organised according to the emcloon@bigpond.net.au • Meditation Timetable published on the • Support Groups Club Website. All classes • Friendship Groups Gosford RSL • Music and Movement are either 10am to 12md or Ladies Indoor for under 5 1 pm to 3pm at Kincumber Bowls (28) • Rooms for hire & District Neighbourhood 4363 1044 Wanted Women to join our Centre. social indoor bowls Meetings are held at Avoca Fridays 10am to 2pm at Probus Club Beach Bowling Club on the RSL Club North Gosford (38) first Monday of the Month 4344 5812 New and older retirees beautification and business or 0412 773 441 retention projects. Gosford City Markets held Gosford RSL second Saturday of each Sub-Branch month, seasonal events Women’s Auxiliary throughout the year (28) info@gosford.com.au Invitation to women over 200 Mann Street Gosford 18 years to Join our 4322 7726

Tuesday October 11 Chertsey Primary School P and C meeting, 6:30pm Coast Connect Day, Niagra Park Youth Centre,

Are you looking for a club that can help you develop confidence by improving your speaking skills - a friendly club that makes fun and encouragement a part of the learning? Whether in the workforce or retired, Coastal Communicators caters for everyone’s needs. Our aim is to help you reach your goal. Meetings are entertaining and educational with an enthusiastic and supportive membership. This club meets 1st and 3rd Saturdays in the Avoca Beach Bowling Club at 11am. 4341 6843

Brackets and Jam concert, Kincumba Mountain, 7:30pm Central Coast group of the Australian Plants Society meeting, Phillip House, Kariong, 7:30pm

GBID’s aim is to make Gosford a safer, cleaner, commercially vibrant, attractive regional city. We achieve this through regular festivals and events, monthly markets,

Soroptimist Intenational (81/38) SI is a dynamic organisation for professional and business women, through advicacy, awareness and action we strive to improve the lives of women and girls 2nd Thursday of each month (except Jan) 6:45pm - Breakers Country Club, Dover Road Wamberal sibrisbanwater@siswp.org 4365 3121

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Gosford Business Improvement District Inc (33)

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The Gosford Diary

Coastal Communicators Toastmasters Club

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with a Guest Speake

John Overholt, Lizottes Kincumber

Friday October 14

Saturday October 15 Mariners’ first home game, Bluetongue stadium, 5:30pm Deni Hines, Lizottes Kincumber

Sunday October 16 National Nutrition Week The Backsliders, Lizottes Kincumber Rise Up 2, Rhythm Hut, Gosford Acoustic Brushstrokes, Gosford Regional Gallery, 5-7pm Blues Afternoon, Kantara House, 1-5pm

Tuesday October 18 Sock it to Suicide week Brisbane Water Historical Society monthly meeting, Museum, 1pm

Mike Kincumber

McCarthy,

Lizottes

Guest Author Professor Grace Karskens, Kariong Library, 10:30am

Friday October 21

Saturday October 29

Brisbane Water Older Women’s Network meeting, Niagra Park Community Centre, 10am Mark Wilkinson, Lizottes Kincumber Seltic Sirens, Avoca Beach Picture Thetare, 7:30pm

Brian’s famous jazz and chilli crab night, Lizottes Kincumber

Saturday October 22

Melbourne Cup Day Lunch with Andy McLean, Lizottes Kincumber

National Children’s week Danielle Spencer and Steve Balbi, Lizottes Kincumber Mangrove Mountain and Districts Country Fair

Sunday October 23 Gina Jeffreys, Lizottes Kincumber Train timetables change

Monday October 24 Pink Ribbon Day

Tuesday October 25 Davistown RSL Charity Markets, 9:30am-2pm National Kidsafe Day Jeff Martin and Terepai Richmond, Lizottes Kincumber Wednesday October 26 Mojo Juju, Lizottes Kincumber

Sunday October 30 French Flair with Emma Hamilton, Lizottes Kincumber

Tuesday November 1

Wednesday November 2 Salt Vocal Kincumber

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Lizottes

Thursday November 3 Bob Corbett and the Roo Grass Band, Lizottes Kicnumber

Saturday November 5 Kincumber markets, Kincumber Church, 6am-1pm Dexter Morph, Lizottes Kincumber

Sunday November 6 Avoca Beach Growers market, Hunters Park, Avoca, 8am-12pm

Tuesday November 8 Chertsey Primary School P and C meeting, 6:30pm

Wednesday November 9

Wednesday October 19

Thursday October 27

Phil Jamieson, Lizottes Kincumber Carers Pamper Morning, Kincumber Neighborhood centre, 10am-12:30pm

Folk Uke- Cathy Guthrie and Amy Nelson, Lizottes Kincumber

Friends of the ABC meeting, Central Coast Leagues Club, 11:30am

Friday October 28

Friday November 11

Thursday October 20 World Osteoporosis Day

National Bandana Day Local Charities Christmas Appeal Juzzie Smith, Lizottes Kincumber

Brackets and Jam concert, Kincumba Mountain, 7:30pm

If you’ve got something happening in Gosford area (2250 and 2251) over the next few weeks, let us know about it and we’ll list it here for you, for free. Contact details are on page 2.

The Landing

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The Landing Masterplan

Public Comment ember for Gosford Cr Chris Holstein said the Landing project could take over 15 years to be completed and its success would depend on the state of the economy.

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Cr Holstein said he remains hopeful that the project would become underway as soon as possible and insisted that the community would be involved in the decision making process. “Some components of the project, such as where Gosford Primary school is now, will be available in the first stage for us to move forward,” he said. “That will start happening in

he success of the multimillion dollar Gosford Masterplan now relies on around $265 million dollars of public/ratepayers funds being injected into this project to raise the land above the future levels of projected sea level rise.

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he Masterplan for The Landing at Gosford was unveiled to a group of over 120 people at the Central Coast Leagues Club on Thursday, September 29.

Minister for the Central Coast Mr Chris Hartcher, who is also the member for Terrigal, unveiled the Masterplan and said it “creates a vibrant and achievable development for this iconic regional city”. “It is a plan which focuses on delivering the community’s targets for the new look Gosford city. “It is a plan to bring about regional change with flow on effects to benefit the entire Central Coast region. “Targets including job creation, business and economic growth, as well as

public access with improved amenity are all elements of the plan to support the development of a dynamic waterfront,” he said. Elements of the plan included a performing arts and conference centre, commercial office buildings, a hotel to support the conference centre, improved pedestrian access, enhanced community spaces and play areas and retail and residential opportunities. Central Coast Regional Development Corporation chairman Mr John Taylor

said: “This is a project the community asked for, a project that the community supported and this project will happen if the community is still behind it.” He said the development will mean the “connection of a regional city to the natural beauty of Brisbane Water”. Gosford Council and the Central Coast Regional Development Corporation worked to deliver the Masterplan since the announcement of Lend Lease as the preferred proponent for the waterfront in December

last year. A project control group which consisted of members of the Corporation, Council, Lend Lease and Crown Lands revised the plan several times before bringing the Masterplan to the community. “This project is about delivering an outcome which is realistic, achievable and supports the primary objectives as established by the ‘Our City, Our Destiny’ Masterplan for the Gosford CBD,” said Project Control Group Chairman Mr Stephen Brahams. Media Release, 29 Sep 2011 Caroline Hutcherson, Office of Chris Hartcher MP

This is shown in Gosford Council’s recently published Brisbane Water Foreshore – Coastal Floodplain Inundation Risk Management Study as a preferred management option. However, the preferred management option for Davistown, Woy Woy and Empire Bay is to abandon these suburbs. They are planned to become the future intertidal

G o s f o r d Masterplan that proposes to sell off our schools, to sell off our playing fields, to sell off our waterfront and water views is unlikely to be popular with the townspeople.

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That is, unless the plan also proposes to tunnel or divert Dane Dr and link the city and parkland to the water and build an Arts Centre with a school on the water’s edge within

he good points of the Gosford L a n d i n g Masterplan include a boardwalk and performance art centre which I have advocated for 30 odd years, the relocation of the swimming pool and the Gosford City Park.

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The four finger wharfs between the pool and Iguana Joes, however, are not good points. There is no mention of height, but I have been told they will be around five storeys with two or three storeys for residential.

the next couple of years. “It’s a dedicated area; when we get into it, public consultation will be a big part of shaping the area. “The Gosford challenge, it’s got to be done right, it’s got to have the infrastructure around it. “I think there’s been too much consultation for us not to get it right. “It will create jobs for the community, for our children, for our children’s children and will free up so many other opportunities that it will just go from there,” said Cr Holstein. Kaitlin Watts, 4 Oct 2011 Interviewee: Chris Holstein, Member for Gosford

zones for Brisbane Waters. The thousands of families affected by these plans have not been told! Perhaps half of the 9000 homes they claim will be affected by sea level rise could be easily protected against this risk. Many are claimed to be affected in the event of a 1:100 year flood on top of .9 of a metre sea level rise despite only a small portion of the land being affected. Other properties slope down to Brisbane Waters. Gosford Council is planning for the loss of billions of dollars in public assets and private property, the loss of residential land at time when it is scarce and the loss of future economic activity generated by the people in these suburbs. Email, 5 Oct 2011 Pat Aiken, Coastal Residents Inc

stage one, which in all truth the Gosford Landing proposal does not. The residential parts of the ‘The Landing’ proposal are well thought-out waterfront property ventures, although, as a Masterplan it does not express the stated objective of linking and revitalising the Gosford Centre and if allowed to progress in its present form we will certainly have a project that our complacency deserves. Email, 4 Oct 2011 Richard Brew, Terrigal

The waterfront needs to be a playground for the people, not a play pen for the rich. The road gives a scenic vista over Brisbane Water which needs to be retained, not blocked. Why move the boat trailer parking to the park south of the sailing club which is used for rigging various sized sailing craft, especially on race days. Surely, this will be a never ending conflict. What is the height of Gosford Wharf? It should be limited to two storeys. Email, 3 Oct 2011 Malcolm Brooks, Point Frederick

Sport

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Gosford Rugby awards night

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Memorial contest undergoes changes

osford Rugby Club held its major premiers presentation night on Friday, September 23.

Tim Hill was named both Best and Fairest and Player’s Player in the first grade side, with Hugo Pike named Most Improved. In second grade, Best and Fairest went to Luke McGlynn, while Mitch Peters received a Coach’s Award. Best and Fairest in third grade was awarded to Rhys Hellerman and Most Improved to Sean Ellard. Junior players were also recognised on the night, with Connor Miller named Best and Fairest in under13s and Dan Matthews awarded a Coach’s Award. Josh Crowley was named Best and Fairest in the under-10s and Riley Borthwick was named Most Improved, while in under8s Hayden Mahey received the Best and Fairest award and Tevita Vaenuku received Most Improved.

Mark Von Kotze was named Club Person of the Year and Connor Miller was named Junior Club Person of the Year. The Senior Coach’s Award went to Simote Lauti, and Adam Clift received the Joe Pace Award. A number of milestone games were celebrated on the night with Peter Miller, Dane Antees, Chris Comerford and David Von Kotze each having played their 100th game during the season and Grant Sullivan played his 150th game. Brad Porter celebrated playing his 150th first grade game, while Brad McBride celebrated having played 300 first grade games in his career. Email, 25 Sep 2011 Larry Thomson, Central Coast Rugby Union

Rugby gala day ear 7 and 8 boys from St Philip’s Christian College competed in a Rugby Union gala day against teams from St Philip’s Christian College Cessnock and Green Point.

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The event was held at Gosford Showground on Friday, September 23. The Middle School Rugby Day has become a tradition at St Philip’s Christian College according to head of Middle School Mr Stephen Babbage. Prior to the day Mr Babbage said he was

impressed by the team’s preparations. “I have been very pleased at how they have shown initiative, planning and dedication to their training so far,” Mr Babbage said. Newsletter, 23 Sep 2011 Michelle Kelly, St Philip’s Christian College

Clayton “Monkey” James

acMasters Beach played host to the 11th annual Monkey Memorial surfing contest on Saturday, October 8, in memory of local surfer Clayton “Monkey” James who died in 2000, aged

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The contest, founded by Clayton’s brother Clinton, was this year run in a new format, with only the open division held. “So everyone will be in the one big draw vying for the perpetual trophy,” said Clinton. “I hope this doesn’t deter anyone from entering and I’m sure those who want to be part of the event will still turn up and have a wave in memory of Monk,” he said. Clinton said he looks

forward every year to celebrating his brother’s life with the Monkey Memorial. “The contest is in its 11th year and still going strong and as long as Monkey’s friends keep turning up, I’m happy to keep running it,” said Mr James. “Monkey received his nickname by older guys down the beach because of his energy and cheekiness in and out of the water and his ability to get out of trouble with his smile,” said Clinton.

Each year, the winner of the contest is the Monkey Memorial trophy, made by Nirvana surfboard shaper Bill Cilia out of one of Clayton’s old surfboards. The winner’s name is also engraved on the trophy and added to the list of past winners including world tour surfer Adrian Buchan, professional free surfer Andrew Mooney and local surfers Matt Mcleod, Jeremy Cohen, Damien Wills and Nick Leslie. “It is an honour to be a

part of and a privilege to compete and try and win a title in Monkeys name,” said three time winner of the Monkey Memorial Jeremy Cohen. “Monk was a talented surfer who had an amazing ability to put himself in the perfect spot for the best waves from two foot to 15 foot,” said Mr Cohen. “He was a larger than life young man who loved surfing, and really loved MacMasters Beach. Kaitlin Watts Interviewees: Clinton James, Andrew Mooney, Jeremy Cohen

Close match in Ladies Minor Pairs

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he Ladies Minor Pairs Championship was held at Avoca Beach Bowling Club on Tuesday, September 13, with Faye Smith and Lesley Woodrow taking out the competition.

Woodrow and Smith narrowly defeated Bev Byrne and Noeline Smith in

the 21st end by 22-21. In the Club Triples Championship held

in August, Bev Byrne, Margaret Guthire and June Kilgallon defeated Robyn

Schram, Helen McMillan and Lesley Woodor by 23 points to 13. Email, 20 Sep 2011 Noelene Hopper, Avoca Beach WBC

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Sport

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Local competes internationally osford local Ms Lexi Nicoll is competing in the AMF Australian Masters Tournament, an international tenpin bowling tournament, held throughout October.

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The tournament offers over $100,000 in prize money and will culminate in an International Challenge event on October 21, with the finals on October 22, in Sydney. Ms Nicoll was ranked second in the Australian Youth Rankings and 11th in the Australian Adult Rankings, as of September 30. She has previously been ranked first in the Australian Youth Rankings. She began competing in adult competitions in 2008, as well as the junior competitions she had already been competing in. Ms Nicoll started bowling in her early teens and has continued ever since. “I started bowling when I was 13 or 14,” Ms Nicoll said. “I came here [the bowling alley] with the family around then, and I kind of just stayed.”

Ms Nicoll placed first in the singles competition at the 21st Asian Championships at the beginning of the year in Abu Dhabi, and placed 28th overall for all events. The tournament attracts athletes from around the world to compete in Australia and gives home grown bowlers a chance to compete against some of the best tenpin bowlers in the world. Ms Nicoll said that tenpin bowling internationally is much more competitive than it is in Australia. “There isn’t much competition in Australia, especially compared to overseas,” Ms Nicoll said. “America and Korea are the strongest in bowling.” AMF Bowling CEO Mr Jordan Rodgers said the tournament helps to raise the prestige of Australian bowling internationally. “This event is an important opportunity for

he Draft Gosford Bike Strategy is now on public exhibition, and will be on display until Saturday, November 5.

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our local bowlers to compete on a global stage and to raise the prestige of tenpin bowling as a competitive sport,” Mr Rodgers said.

Photo: Lachlan Snell Media Release, 26 Sep 2011 Erica Roberts, AVV!SO Public Relations Lachlan Snell, 6 Oct 2011 Interviewee: Lexi Nicoll, Gosford

Thomson wins Unsung Hero award ascott resident Larry Thomson, president, Central Coast Rugby Union, has been awarded an NRMA Unsung Hero volunteer appreciation award for his outstanding commitment to local community sport and his contribution to Rugby Union.

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NRMA director Mr Kyle Loades said NRMA’s 26 Unsung Hero awards coincided with the Rugby World Cup 2011 and acknowledged volunteers who donated hours of their time every rugby season. “Mr Thomson’s work supporting the game

of rugby is an inspiring example of helping others,” said Mr Loades. “He was nominated by NSW Country Women’s Rugby, however he could have easily been nominated by Central Coast Rugby too where he is the administrator.

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“Mr Thomson also referees regularly,” Mr Loades said. NSW Rugby Union executive director Mr Bruce Worboys said NSW Rugby Union was honoured to be associated with the NRMA ‘s Unsung Heroes program. Mr Thomson, who has

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won a cruise on the five star luxury ship ms Volendam cruising New Zealand for Rugby World Cup 2011 plus tickets to rugby matches in Auckland, said it was a great honour to receive this award, but totally unexpected. “I have been involved in all facets of rugby for many years and I do these things because I enjoy them and to put something back into the game after I finished playing,” Mr Thomson said. Media Release, 19 Sep 2011 Lisa Kable, NRMA

The strategy aims to provide guidance in the delivery of a safe, well connected and comfortable cycling environment for Gosford City. Gosford Council’s manager of integrated planning Mr Eddie Love said the plan would support initiatives that encourage more people within the community to cycle. “Cycling is a safe, fun, healthy and affordable way to get in and around Gosford City, and we want to continue to improve on the programs and infrastructure that are already in place,” said Mr Love. “We want to work in partnership with the community to help best meet the needs of those within our area who do cycle, and also encourage more people to get on their bikes.” A copy of the draft strategy will be available

at the Council’s Customer Service Centres and online at Gosford’s Community Engagement Hub. Mr Love said that this online engagement hub provides an opportunity for everyone to give a real input into the project. “Visitors to the website can review the strategy, view comments and participate in online forums,” Mr Love said. Once endorsed by Council, the document will be used as a tool to source funding through various State and Federal Government funding programs. Mr Love said the funds received from these programs would allow recommended projects and programs identified in the strategy to be undertaken. Media Release, 30 Sep 2011 Gosford Council Media

Walla Rugby day celebrates World Cup t Philip’s Christian College ran a Walla Rugby day last month to coincide with the Rugby World Cup.

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The school aimed to introduce new players to the game through a series of age-specific modified rugby “games” in a controlled environment. Safety was the main priority of Walla Rugby with the laws and level of contact gradually introduced while players developed.

Students participated in various games that focus developmental skills, taking into account the age of the child and their capacity for safe and achievable rugby skill acquisition. Newsletter, 23 Sep 2011 Michelle Kelly, St Philip’s Christian College

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