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New ﬁeld response unit for F3

Reserve upgrades ofﬁcially opened

new field response unit for critical incidents on the F3 Freeway will be established to help improve incident management and service delivery for motorists.

The opening of the five projects funded in Round 3 by the Federal Government’s Regional and Local Communtiy Infrastructure Program

ive projects funded by the Federal Government’s Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program (RLCIP) round three were officially opened at Caroline Cox Reserve, Niagara Park, on Friday, October 28, by member for Dobell Mr Craig Thomson and Gosford mayor Cr Laurie Maher.

Under the Program, $115,000 of Federal funding was spent on the reserve upgrade which included Caroline Cox Reserve Playground, Mooney Mooney Playground, Frost Reserve Floodlighting, Woy Woy Tennis Floodlighting and Yarunga Viewing Platform and Picnic Area. “This is a welcome

upgrade that will give the children in the local area playing pleasure for years to come and give their families the security of knowing they are in a safe and stimulating environment,” Mr Thomson said. “We can be assured of that, thanks to the children themselves having a say in the design of

The new floodlights installed at Frost Reserve, Kincumber Photo: Naomi Bridges

their playground and the selection of the equipment. “I congratulate Gosford City Council for organising a public consultation meeting, and travelling to Narara Public School to talk with the children and invite them to draw the facilities they would like,” said Mr Thomson. Cr Maher said Council was offered $577,000 as part of the round three funding for projects within the area. “We have received this funding for five projects within the Gosford Local Government Area from an initiative which has helped local communities respond to the global financial crisis and supported jobs for local tradespeople, contractors and small businesses. Cr Maher said the Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program projects were a good example of different levels of government

working together to provide improved facilities for local communities. “Gosford City Council would like to thank the Federal Government for its investment under the RLCIP and we look forward to continuing to work together for the benefit of our residents. “I would like to congratulate the Woy Woy Tennis Club, who, through fundraising, were able to contribute $10,000 to their floodlighting installation – a fantastic effort by all involved,” said Cr Maher. The upgrade of Caroline Cox Reserve Playground also received $45,000 under the NSW Communities – Community Building Partnerships. Mr Thomson said: “At the core of this program is a whole-of-government approach to regional development.” “It’s about working with local governments to find local solutions to local challenges.” Media release, 28 Oct 2011 Gosford Council Media

NSW Minister for Roads Duncan Gay said: “The new field response unit will have two full-time traffic commanders, new light and heavy vehicle tow trucks and other essential traffic management equipment housed at a depot just north of the Hawkesbury River.” “The depot has direct access to both the north and southbound carriageways on the F3 and the Old Pacific Highway and is also close to a major diversion point for detours. “The location of the depot is particularly helpful, as it will cover the critical stretch of road between Berowra and Mount White. “It’s also less than 4km from the emergency helipad at South Brooklyn which can be used by NSW Police Crash Investigation Unit during critical incidents, and is next door to an ambulance station which will provide the opportunity for emergency services to work more closely together when incidents occur,” said minister Gay. The F3 freeway is a vital link on the state and national road network and a key freight corridor which carries more than 75,000 vehicles each day. The F3 is unique to other freeways as there are often large distances between exits which can make it difficult for motorists to exit the freeway when an

incident occurs and the road is closed. Mr Gay said that to manage the traffic needs of the freeway significant resources were required. “The addition of this new depot will assist with managing major incidents and help motorists get to their destination as quickly as possible,” said Mr Gay. “Heavy tow truck and traffic commanders have already started work with positive results. “Since starting work, staff have assisted in numerous incidents, including six in their first two days of operation. “The light tow truck will start work within the next few weeks. “This combined with the staff and heavy vehicle tow will provide an even faster, more efficient service to motorists using the F3.” Minister for the Central Coast Mr Chris Hartcher as well as local members Mr Chris Spence, Mr Chris Holstein, Mr Darren Webber and Mr Garry Edwards welcomed the new unit. “This is an excellent additional resource for road users,” said Mr Hartcher. “Motorists who regularly use the F3 will benefit by this new unit,” he said. Media Release, 25 Oct 2011 Lance Northey, office of minster Duncan Gay

Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein with minister for roads Mr Duncan Gay

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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

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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

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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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Council to seek special rate variation osford mayor Cr Laurie Maher has recommended that Council prepare preliminary business cases to determine whether Council can seek special rate variation funding for the development of the Landing and associated infrastructure.

The item was starred as a mayoral minute at Council’s meeting of Tuesday, November 1, but was deferred until Tuesday, November 8, due to the mayor’s absence. For Gosford Council to seek a special rate variation for the infrastructure, the project must first be deemed necessary, consistent with council’s community strategic plan, delivery program and operational plans, offer value for money and ensure council has the capacity to deliver and maintain its current and future community services in the long term. The council must also demonstrate that its decision to carry out the capital expenditure is based on sound strategic and financial planning, supported by valid data and research and that it reflects the views, priorities and objectives of the broader community. A special rate variation would provide council with the opportunity to increase its general income by an amount greater than the annual rate peg amount in order to fund the infrastructure. The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) will assess and determine special variation applications by councils in the 2012/13 year under powers delegated by the Minister for Local Government. IPART’s consideration of special variation applications are designed to encourage councils to provide services that reflect their community’s demands. The IP and R framework provides a mechanism

for councils and their communities to have important discussions about service levels and funding priorities and to plan in partnership for a sustainable future. Gosford Council plans to undertake a community engagement process to facilitate these discussions over the next 18 months. A discussion regarding the funding of the Landing and associated infrastructure is also required as the need for the new infrastructure must be incorporated into the Community Strategic Planning process under IPR and reflected in the services provided by Gosford Council. Gosford Council Agenda MM.13, 1 Nov 2011

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Clubs meet over new technology number of Central Coast clubs attended a meeting held in The Entrance by ClubsNSW on Wednesday, November 2, to discuss the new controversial pokie technology being supported by Tasmanian Independent MP Andrew Wilkie.

Gosford RSL was among the 50 local clubs who attended the meeting. A trial of the experimental pokie technology was first recommended by the Productivity Commission 16 months ago and is also supported by the Salvation Army (Eastern Territory), Lifeline, and many of

Australia’s leading gambling researchers. Local Federal MPs Jill Hall, Deborah O’Neill and Craig Thomson have publicly stated that they would support Gillard’s reforms. ClubsNSW CEO Anthony Ball spoke at the meeting and assisted clubs with the next stage of the campaign

against the poker machine reform. ‘’Mandatory precommitment would cost local clubs $61 million to install. “The flow on effects will see a dire result for local clubs and the entire community. “For the sake of clubs and the local communities they support, the Federal

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Government needs to ensure any reform of gambling laws are based on evidence and not because of a deal that was signed behind closed doors with Andrew Wilkie. “Handing a gambling card to a known problem gambler makes about as much sense as issuing drink vouchers to an alcoholic,” said Mr Ball. Media Release, 2 Nov 2011 Anita Balalovski, ClubsNSW

Hartcher pays tribute inister for the Central Coast Mr Chris Hartcher has paid tribute to Brisbane Water Legacy in the NSW Parliament after he attended the charity’s 60th anniversary celebrations.

Minister Hartcher said Legacy had made a significant contribution to the families of veterans, including his own. “Legacy is a great institution and Brisbane Water Legacy has made a wonderful contribution to the lives of thousands of Central Coast residents,” Mr Hartcher said. Mr Hartcher told the Parliament the story of his grandfather, who was killed in action during World War I. “While the Germans were

making preparations for their final Kaiser Offensive, my grandfather, Captain Benjamin Brody, led a raiding party from the Allied side to seize prisoners and to try to ascertain the extent of German preparations and the timing of the offensive. “As the raiding party returned to the allied trenches a German stick grenade was thrown, and Captain Brody was seriously and eventually mortally wounded,” said

minister Hartcher. He recounted the support Legacy had given to his own family after his grandfather’s death. “My mother’s education at Catholic schools was paid for by Legacy. “When my mother left school, Legacy organised a job for her in the NSW railway system under the statutory requirements at the time that required all public service agencies to give preference

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to the dependents of exservicemen or women who had been killed in the Great War. “When I became a solicitor on the Central Coast I became the honorary solicitor for Brisbane Water (NSW) Legacy, and I met many of the people who were dependants, widows and families of Australian servicemen in the First World War, in the Second World War and, as the Vietnam War continued, in the Vietnam War. “Legacy has made a great contribution to the cultural development of our nation in that it symbolises not just the spirit of those who served in the great wars but the spirit of the community at home,” Mr Hartcher told the Parliament. Mr Hartcher welcomed ongoing support for Legacy from his Parliamentary colleagues member for The Entrance Mr Chris Spence and member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein who also attended anniversary celebrations. Media Release, 26 Oct 2011 Caroline Hutcherson, Office of Chris Hartcher MP

reg and Karen Phillips of Point Clare are one of two couples to win the ultimate Ferrari Weekend Escape.

Last month, Mr and Mrs Phillips experienced a drive using four Ferraris; the Ferrari California, the F430 Coupe, the 328 GTS and the 360F1 Spider. Mr Phillips had the opportunity to drive the cars along NSW’s South Coast Grand Pacific Dr. After a day behind the wheel, the competition winners were also treated to a luxury overnight stay in a boutique South Coast hotel, with fine dining and spa massage treatments included. The prize also included luxury accommodation at Sydney’s Star City the evening before the Escape,

along with airfares and transfers as required. “We had a fantastic time. “The food, accommodation and day spa were first class, which all contributed to a very special experience,” Mr Phillips said. Customers who purchased four Pirelli tyres from the JAXQuickfit Tyres stores at Erina Fair, West Gosford and Wyong between February 16 and June 30 were eligible to enter the competition. Media release, 14 Oct 2011 Jeff Board, CEO of JAXQuickfit

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$2.7 million worth of drugs seized

olice have charged three people and seized almost $2.7million worth of cannabis after raids at two locations in the Gosford area on Wednesday, October 26.

Police from Brisbane Water Local Area Command Drug Unit, assisted by detectives and officers attached to the Target Action Group, executed two separate search warrants. The first search warrant was executed about 12.15pm, at a house on Fox Close, Kariong. Police allegedly located an elaborate hydroponic setup and seized 205 cannabis plants. The estimated street value of the plants was more than $715,000. Two men, aged 50 and 46, were arrested at the location

and taken to Gosford Police Station. They were subsequently charged with enhanced indoor cultivation of cannabis plants, cultivate prohibited plant – large commercial quantity and steal-divert electricity. Just before 5pm, officers executed a second search warrant at a house on Tania Dr, Point Clare. Police allegedly located an elaborate hydroponic setup and seized 540 cannabis plants. The estimated street value of the plants was more than $1.98million.

A 34-year-old man was arrested at the location and taken to Gosford Police Station. He was charged with enhanced indoor cultivation of cannabis plants, cultivate prohibited plant – greater than large commercial quantity and steal/divert electricity. Anyone with information about the supply, cultivation or manufacture of prohibited drugs is urged to contact their local police station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Media Release, 27 Oct 2011 NSW Police Media

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Water restrictions eased

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ater restrictions will be eased on the Central Coast, following the recent recovery of dam levels to a point where Level 2 restrictions can be introduced.

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osford’s Australia Post will be one of an initial 100 metro and regional locations to operate for extended hours which would allow customers to collect their parcels at a time that suits

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Australia Post managing director and CEO Mr Ahmed Fahour said it would be one of the most significant changes to Australia Post’s parcel operations in its 200 year history. The introduction of extended hour locations is just one of a range of new services that would make it easier for customers to

take advantage of the online shopping boom. Other initiatives would include access to parcel lockers 24 hours a day, seven days a week and email and SMS notifications when a customer’s parcel arrives. The introduction of flat rate pricing would enable customers to know their

postage costs upfront, and would make posting an item easy and affordable for Australians across the country. Local residents and businesses will be some of the first in the country to receive the new services, with extended hours parcel pick-up in Gosford available from early next year.

“The new measures are additions to existing parcel services and come in response to a 10.9 per cent increase in parcel volumes over the financial year, a figure which can be directly linked to Australians taking up online shopping in record numbers,” said Mr Fahour. Media release, 10 Oct 2011 Mel Ward, Media and Communications for Australia Post

Residents protest chicken farm esidents of Somersby have lodged a petition with Council that raised concerns regarding a chicken farm at Elwins Rd, Somersby.

Gosford Council received the petition with 384 signatures which raised issues of public health, environmental pollution and possible breaches of Development Consent for the chicken farm. Petitioners were

concerned that the possible breaches of the Development Consent could lead to contamination of Mooney Catchment Creek that runs into the Mooney Mooney Dam. Residents said they were concerned that there were

no screening or vegetation barriers between the sheds and the creek and that chicken feathers were contaminating the creek when shed cleanouts were conducted and chicken litter was removed via trucks from the farm.

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The petition also stated that no storm water tanks were in evidence on the site and runoff from the shed roofing appeared to spill directly onto the ground around the sheds which could allow chicken manure to be washed into the watercourse. The petition requested that Council investigate the matters raised as preliminary testing had shown significant increases in phosphorous and ecoli in the water, behind and downstream of the sheds. Testing also showed increased levels of zinc in the soil near the creak. Council Agenda P.34, 1 Nov 2011

Both Gosford and Wyong Councils have endorsed the Gosford-Wyong Councils’ Water Authority Board meeting recommendation to ease restrictions to Level 2 from November 14. The new restrictions mean residents would be able to water their garden with a trigger nozzle hose for an hour a day three times a week, compared to two days on the current Level 3 restrictions. External building surfaces and outdoor furniture can be washed; however, hosing of paths and driveways is still not permitted. Cars can be washed with a bucket or trigger nozzle hose at any time. However, Gosford mayor Cr Laurie Maher reminded residents to remain vigilant with their water use. “It is still important everyone uses common sense and doesn’t waste our water,” Cr Maher said. “Ideally, we want residents to maintain the voluntary daily water use target of 150 litres per person. “The Councils have been busy delivering key elements of WaterPlan 2050 to help the region recover from the recent drought, enhance the current supply system and develop additional water sources,” said Cr Maher. Wyong mayor Cr Bob Graham said the easing of restrictions was a great reward for Central Coast residents. “Everyone in the region has done a tremendous job over the past few years to conserve our precious water,” Mayor Graham said. “The easing of restrictions

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is a reward for the effort residents have put in to saving water, considering the critically low levels the dams reached during the drought. “We’ve learnt our lesson from the drought and our community has changed their behaviour when it comes to water use, that’s why they should be rewarded. “The completion of a number of key projects and system upgrades, along with recent rainfall, has helped boost dam levels to a point where we can relax restrictions.” Both mayors pointed to the $120 million Mardi to Mangrove Link as another important factor in easing restrictions. “The Councils have worked hard to make sure our water supply is secured for years to come and the Mardi to Mangrove Link is the greatest engineering feat on the Central Coast in the past 25 years,” Cr Maher said. “But, while the project was constructed, we still had major issues with water security which resulted in tight restrictions for residents.” Level 3 water restrictions have been in place on the Central Coast since June, 2009. At the time, a survey conducted by both Councils showed 67 per cent of residents supported tougher restrictions as a water savings measure. Media Release, 2 Nov 2011 Megan Low, Gosford Council

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The visit, co-ordinated by the Central Coast Farmers Association, included farms producing citrus, cut flowers, chicken, beef and organic vegetables. “Buying fresh local produce when it’s available is not only healthier, it supports local jobs,” said Ms O’Neill. “Our agricultural produce is part of who we are, and it’s

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Construction commences for new Gosford School

School zone for Point Clare oint Clare Public School’s P and C Association is waiting on approval from the RTA for the establishment of a 40km/h school at Point Clare Public School on Brisbane Water Dr, adjacent to the school.

osford Public School students and staff are expected to take up their new school residence at Henry Kendall High School from the commencement of the 2014 school year.

According to the New Gosford Public School Progress Report, all plans and works are on schedule with the project shifting from the planning phase to the construction phase at the commencement of Term 3. The Progress Report stated that: “To-date a great deal of work has been undertaken by parents, teachers and Department

of Education and Communities personnel to ensure that the new facilities and opportunities for the students of Gosford Public School in 2014 and beyond are the absolute best they can possibly be.” “The new facilities will be far superior to the current facilities.” The facilities in the new school are expected to

include 22 classrooms, a library, four special program rooms, a covered outdoor learning area, canteen, administration and staff facilities, toilets, storage and free play area and a games court. Each classroom in the new school would be approximately 92 m2 compared to the approximate 48m2 of the

existing Gosford Public School classrooms. Nine classrooms built under the BER program would be air conditioned and fitted with interactive white boards. The remaining classrooms would be fitted with the technology access to allow the school’s existing interactive whiteboards to be installed. Flyer, 3 Nov 2011 The New Gosford Public School Progress Report

The P and C Association led the campaign that pushed for a school speed zone and signage for the safety of children and their families during the designated peak school time. It has gained significant support from parents and community members within the immediate area. Gosford mayor Cr Laurie Maher said that the proposal is essential to the safety of the Point Clare Public School community. “This is an important initiative for the protection and wellbeing of students attending Point Clare Public School and will also provide certainty and peace of mind to teachers, parents and carers. “It’s a busy road that has a high volume of traffic during peak hours and certainly deserves a school zone for

Students meet for leadership summit

embers of St Philips Christian College Leadership team attended the Willow Creek Global Leadership Summit in Newcastle on Friday, October 14, and Saturday, October 15.

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DVDs, which I hope to share with the staff and with some of our senior students in the near future. “I also brought back lots of reading material for my leaders to share. “If we can’t enjoy lifelong learning ourselves we can’t expect our children to be life-long learners,” she said. Newsletter, 21 Oct 2011 Michelle Kelly, St Philips Christian College

hertsey Public School recently received a donation of around $500 worth of concrete from Hanson Concrete.

Principal Mr John Anderson said the concrete was used under four outdoor seating sets. “Michael Seaman and Brian Elcoate worked hard all day on Monday to do this for us and we would like to thank them very much

for their efforts,” said Mr Anderson. “I am sure that the new seating will be enjoyed by all those who use it,” he said. Newsletter, 25 Oct 2011 John Anderson, Chertsey Public School

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the safety of students,” said Cr Maher. Cr Maher said the RTA is the body responsible for the establishment of speed zones around schools on any State Road. “While we can provide our full support on this issue, the RTA will make the final decision on the implementation of a school zone on Brisbane Water Dr. “I hope that for the benefit of students, their families and the local community that the RTA will agree to establish a school zone on Brisbane Water Drive adjacent to Point Clare Public School. “This campaign has my full and upmost support,” said Cr Maher.

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Student visits animation studio

Education

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Year 7 student from St Philips Christian College visited Tui Animation Studios on Wednesday, October 19, and viewed professional animators at work.

She was able to learn more about the professional animation process and show the professionals some of her own work. “Tarhlia is very talented in this area and it was a very valuable time for her to

see what the professional industry looks like so she can set goals for the future,” said head of middle school Mr Stephen Babbage. Newsletter, 21 Oct 2011 Michelle Kelly, St Philips Christian College

Point Clare performs well

ifteen Point Clare Public School students performed well in the ICAS Mathematics competition held recently.

Thirteen students received credits comprising Capri Aldridge, Daniel James, Ella Morrow, Jack Rogers, Jory James, Haley Wilson, Cameron Rigney, Louise Sanders, Oscar Tebbutt, Aaron Bamforth, Noah Berri, Emily Boelhouwer and Zach

Booth. Two students, Senjay Turner and Jasmine Jones received distinctions. Newsletter, 1 Nov 2011 Karen Morrow, Point Clare Public School

The Big Aussie Swap Party The Kariong Eco Garden, cnr Dandaloo St and Woy Woy Rd, Kariong On Monday 7th November from 10.30am to 12.30pm, as part of National Recycling Week 2011, with Planet Ark - recyclingweek.planetark.org. Who doesn't like getting new stuff? But increasingly we, as individuals and as a community, are becoming aware of the environmental and financial impact of a throw-away culture. At a Swap Party you bring along good quality items you no longer want. Exchange each item for a token. Then exchange the token for an item brought along by someone else. It's fun, free and has a strong, positive environmental benefit. By diverting items from landfill, and avoiding buying something new, you save water, resources and reduce emissions.

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Students of K-1M at Central Mangrove Public School being awarded their certificate by Whizzy the Water drop

tudents from four Central Coast schools have been announced the winners of Gosford and Wyong Councils’ inaugural National Water Week poster competition.

The winning classes are K/1M at Central Mangrove Public School, 3K at Kincumber Public School, K6 KW at The Entrance Public School and K Gold at St Mary’s Primary School, Noraville. Wyong Shire Council director of infrastructure management Mr Greg McDonald said he was pleased with the response to the competition. “This year’s competition attracted entries from across the region with over 20 schools taking part. “We have been impressed

with the imaginative and informative posters from children of all ages. “It has also been encouraging to see how well informed our local school children are about water and the importance of conserving and using it wisely. “These posters were displayed at the MardiMangrove Link community opening and in our libraries to act as a reminder that everyone can play a part in conserving water,” Mr McDonald said. The Councils will be

presenting the winning schools with a range of water education books to the value of $250. Gosford Council director of water and sewer Mr Rod Williams congratulated schools for being involved in such an important issue for our region. “National Water Week is a great opportunity for students and communities to look at what they can do to protect our water catchments and save water in our area. “This year’s Water Week theme focused on

catchment protection and water quality. “The ways in which we live and work with our water catchments has an impact on the quality of water that flows into our waterways and dams. “Somersby and Peats Ridge Public Schools this week took part in a special Watertight school visit to look at how they can protect their local environment, which is part of the Central Coast water supply catchment area,” Mr Williams said. Media Release, 19 Oct 2011 Megan Low, Gosford Council

Point Clare plays ball games tudents from Point Clare Public School participated in the Zone Ball Games Carnival held at Woy Woy Public School on Friday, October 21.

“Stage 2 participated in Captain Ball, Tunnel Ball and Unders and Overs while stage 3 played Captain Ball, Tunnel Ball and Tug-o-War, said coordinator Mr Colin Cashman. “Congratulations to all of our teams, as the points

these teams accumulated during the day, resulted in Point Clare finishing in second place behind Empire Bay Public School. “A special mention to the Senior Girl’s Captain Ball team and the Junior Boys Tunnel Ball team as

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Pink Rose Day at the Waterfront

Koolewong local to train in London ixteen year old ballet student Emily McDougall from Koolweong has achieved what so many dancers only dream of, having been accepted into the highly renowned Royal Ballet School in London.

The Royal Ballet School is one of the best classical training schools in the world and accepts 15 girls per year from around the globe into its world class programme. Emily McDougall was the only student accepted from NSW. Emily said her dream is to perform as a principle dancer with The Royal Ballet Company, and she is well on her way of making her dream a reality following her acceptance into the School. However, Emilyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s next challenge is to find sponsorship to assist with the tuition fees of ÂŁ35,000, which is more than $50,000. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are so proud of her and what she has achieved so far, and we are hoping that through support of the local community we can get Emily to London,â&#x20AC;? said her mother, Kerry. Emilyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s love of ballet began at the age of five, where she trained with Paigeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dance Academy. At the age of 12, she received a scholarship to attend The McDonald College, North Strathfield

wo local businesses have teamed up for the launch of the inaugural Pink Rose Day to be held on Tuesday, November 15, at the Gosford Waterfront.

where she combined her academic studies with four hours of classical ballet, six days per week. At 14, she joined The Australian International Ballet Academy, extending her classical ballet training and is currently a member of the Premier State Youth Ballet Company where she has performed in Swan Lake, Don Quixote and Paquita. Emily has also trained in the Interstate Training Program of the Australian Ballet School, Melbourne. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ballet opened up a whole new world for me, the joy of telling a story through dance is an amazing feeling,â&#x20AC;? said Emily. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was so excited when I received my acceptance letter, taking this next step in my training will help me achieve my dream. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The last 10 years have been incredibly rewarding and I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait for the next part of my journey to start,â&#x20AC;? said Emily.

The annual event is being held to support local charity, Central Coast Kids In Need, a fundraising group aiming to provide financial and other support to families of seriously ill children from the Central Coast, who need to travel to Sydney and Newcastle for essential and often lifesaving medical treatment. Footprint Recruitmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s director Ms Kristy-Lee Johnston said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are very proud to be teaming up with an award winning business like Roses 2 Go to support Central Coast Kids In Need, once the idea was planted many of the local

Armistice themed bush dance he Central Coast Bush Dance and Music Association (CCBDMA) will celebrate Armistice (Remembrance) Day at its Armistice themed bush dance on Saturday, November 12, at the East Gosford Progress Hall from 7:30-11:30pm.

All dances would have an Armistice or military theme and would include dances such as Soldiersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Joy, Marching through Georgia, Reel of the 51st Division and Military Twostep.

osford Council is requesting community opinion about the open space and leisure services located within the Gosford Local Government Area.

Those who are interested in attending may dress in military or wartime costume if they desire. Music will be by New Currawong with John Short calling. Email, 25 Oct 2011 Robyn Graylin, CCBDMA

Council is undertaking an Open Space and Leisure Services Strategic Plan that would provide direction for the provision and management of open space areas, recreation facilities and leisure programs to accommodate current and future community needs. Council is interested in

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hearing the communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s views on how facilities and programs can be improved for the residents and visitors of the area. A Household Community survey was distributed to homes in the LGA and is required to be returned by Monday, November 21. Flyer, Gosford Council

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Directory

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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

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Brisbane Water Historical Society (46)

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

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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

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Coastal Communicators Toastmasters Club 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

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Gosford Business Improvement District Inc (33) 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,

beautification and business retention projects. Gosford City Markets held second Saturday of each month, seasonal events throughout the year info@gosford.com.au 200 Mann Street Gosford 4322 7726

Gosford City Toastmasters (38) Providing a supportive and positive learning environment to enable individuals to develop oral communication and leadership skills. Second and fourth Thursday of each month, Gosford Bowling Club.

Gosford RSL Sub-Branch Women’s Auxiliary (28)

Invitation to women over 18 years to Join our organisation We raise money for the welfare of veterans and their families in our district RSL Club West Gosford 4th Mon of the month 2pm 4323 7336

Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre (24) • Personal development • Community Garden • Counselling • Meditation • Support Groups • Friendship Groups • Music and Movement for under 5 • Rooms for hire

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Wanted Women to join our social indoor bowls Fridays 10am to 2pm at RSL Club 4344 5812 or 0412 773 441

Probus Club of Avoca Beach (43) Men and Women are always welcome. Come along and hear interesting guest speakers, make new friends and join us in our social activities.

Meetings start at 10am 3rd Monday of each month Avoca Beach Bowling Club 4368 6157 or 4384 3741

and Mac Meetings are held at Avoca Beach Bowling Club on the ﬁrst Monday of the Month with a Guest Speaker

Probus Club North Gosford (38)

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New and older retirees who seek companionship and intellectual stimulus, fun and fellowship through outings such as walking, bus trips, indoor bowls, theatre attendances are invited to join the above club. 4th Tuesday Monthly Central Coast Leagues Club 10am

Soroptimist International (81/38)

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SI is a dynamic organisation for professional and business women, through advocacy, 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 sibrisbanewater@siswp.org 4365 3121

Seniors Computer Club Central Coast Inc. (83/41) Classes for Beginners are held on Mondays or Tuesdays. There are also classes Monday to Friday for most other programs as organised according to the Timetable published on the Club Website. All classes are 10am to 12md or 1 pm to 3pm at Kincumber & District Neighbourhood Centre. PC

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Thursday November 24

Davistown RSL Charity Markets, 9:30am-2pm Brisbane Water Historical Society meeting, West Gosford museum, 1pm Pink Rose Day, Gosford waterfront,

Lighting of the Christmas Tree, Kibble Park, 6pm

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

Wednesday November 9 Friends of the ABC meeting, Central Coast Leagues Club, 11:30am Meditation class, Evolve Life Education and Wellness, 10am11:30am, Free

Brackets and Jam concert, Kincumba Mountain, 7:30pm Brian McFadden, Lizottes Kincumber

Saturday November 12 Niagara Park Public School fete Niagara Park Market Day, Niagara Park Shopping Centre, 9am-2:30pm Gosford Bush Poets meeting, Gosford Hotel, 7pm

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Gosford City Christmas Parade, 11am

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Handmade Christmas Craft Market, Erina High School, 10am2pm

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Friday November 18 Brisbane Water Older Women’s Network meeting, Niagara Park Community Centre, 10am

Saturday December 3 Kincumber markets, Kincumber Church, 6am-1pm MacMasters Own Boardriders fourth competition, MacMasters Beach

Sunday December 4 Saturday November 19 Kings of the Coast, Surf Competition, MacMasters Beach Central Coast Children’s Choir sing-along, Erina Baptist Church, 3pm

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

Friday December 9 Brackets and Jam concert, Kincumba Mountain, 7:30pm

Gosford City Markets, Kibble Park, 8am-1pm Central Coast Bush dance and Music Association Armistice themed bush dance, East Gosford Progress Hall, 7:30-11:30pm

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Gosford bowler represents Australia osford resident Lexi Nicoll has placed third in the AMF Australian Masters women’s tournament after facing the world’s top tenpin bowlers at Rooty Hill.

Nicoll lost first place to Shannon Pkuhowsky from the US who stepped in at the last minute to replace injured bowler Lynda Barnes, also from the US. Sandra Andersson of Sweden placed second in the tournament. “Lexi played superbly throughout the AMF Australian Masters Tournament in the face of fierce international

competition” said AMF Bowling CEO Mr Jordan Rodgers. “This event is an important opportunity for our local bowlers to compete on a global stage and to raise the prestige of tenpin bowling as a competitive sport,” said Mr Rodgers. The tournament offered over $100,000 in prize money and has been

named one of eight major international tenpin bowling tournaments globally to form the World Bowling Tour for 2011, attracting elite athletes from around the world to Australian shores. Media Release, 27 Oct 2011 Katie Moine, Avviso Public Relations

Kings of the Coast

Kincumber resident gets $1000 sponsorship Kincumber resident has received $1000 in sponsorship from the Central Coast Regional Organisation of Councils (CCROC).

Jack Booker was sponsored by CCROC to the NSW Country Junior Rugby Union U18 Tour, which will be held in Spain from Thursday, November 24. Jack’s commendable performance at the Country Championships has seen him selected as captain of the team. A joint initiative of Gosford City and Wyong Shire Councils, CCROC

his year’s Kings of the Coast (KOTC) surfing event will be held at MacMasters Beach on Saturday, November 19.

The Kings of the Coast is a team surfing event, started by the MacMasters Own Boardriders (MOB) and is now into its sixth year. “This is a huge event for all Central Coast boarding clubs,” said MOB surfer and organiser of KOTC Jeremy Cohen. “Anyone who has competed in or watched a KOTC before would know how competitive and intense the rivalries are between the clubs on the day. “However, despite the rivalry and pressure, it’s still a really fun day and, after the surfing has finished, all the clubs mingle and have a laugh at the day’s competition...and comedy. “There’s always some

funny stuff going down at the KOTC,” said Jeremy. The competition involves the MOB, Avoca, Wamberal, North Shelly, Forresters and Tea-Tree Boardriders clubs. Each club enters four teams of five surfers in the four different age finals. Points are awarded and accumulated after each final and the club with the highest points after all four finals is crowned Kings of the Coast. Each year, clubs try to out-do each other by being the loudest and most supported club. “I’d have to say that every year so far the MOB has definitely been the loudest and a lot of the time also the most supported in terms

of spectators out of all the clubs even at other club’s beaches,” said Jeremy. “This year, we should dwarf the other clubs seeing as it’s in our own back yard. “We pretty much expect to see our whole club down there at Macs on the 19th, yelling and cheering for the MOB surfers. “Believe me, the clubs that give out the loudest cheers for their surfers often get a bit of bonus points from the judges through the sheer excitement factor, it makes a difference,” he said. Email, 1 Nov 2011 Jeremy Cohen, MacMasters Beach

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provides sponsorship to residents who have been selected by a national, state or regional body to participate in a recognised sporting or cultural event. In return for sponsorship, the recipients promote the Central Coast in the local, interstate and international arenas. Media Release, 27 Oct 2011 Gosford Council Media

Gosford residents win at state wo residents from the Gosford area represented the Kido Mingara Judo Academy in this year’s NSW Country Judo Championships and Hunter Valley Open Championships held over the last weekend of October.

Dale Gribble of Niagara Park was awarded the Senior Bronze, as was Joshua McDonald of Narara. “At only 70kg, Dale’s start up after a three year break was a big challenge by entering the Men Open weight category,” said Kido Mingara Judo Academy coaching director Peter Acciari. “He found that his technique needed some more refining against the

heavies; he had the speed and strength but could only make his seoi work on some settling for a third placing,” he said. “For a first timer on the big mat, [Joshua McDonald] had to compete against a DAN which became a real learning curve,” said Acciari.

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entral Coast M a r i n e r s goalkeeper Mathew Ryan was named Football Federation Australia’s Under 20 Footballer of the Year on Tuesday October 4.

The 19-year-old was presented with the award in front of a gathering of some of the biggest names in the Australian football fraternity at the Australian Football Awards night, held at the Sheraton on the Park Hotel, Sydney. Ryan enjoyed a stunning debut season between the goals for the Yellow and Navy, amassing an astonishing 14 clean sheets from 31 competitive appearances. The calm, confident and yet commanding shotstopper produced a string of dazzling displays throughout his first campaign in Australia’s top flight, with his performances earning him the Hyundai A-League’s NAB Young Footballer of the Year Award. Additionally, Ryan was feted with the Joe Marston Medal for best player in the

2010/11 Hyundai A-League Grand Final. A custodian of real quality, Ryan received the accolade from current Qantas Socceroos Captain, Lucas Neill.

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and a prodigy of Mariners goalkeeper coach, John Crawley, Mathew Ryan was originally drafted into the club’s National Youth League squad as a 17-yearold in 2009. After earning a senior contract in 2010, a season ending injury to Jess Vanstrattan handed the precociously talented custodian his chance between the sticks early in Hyundai A-League season six – and Ryan took full advantage. 31 games and 14 clean sheets later the conﬁdent shot-stopper was feted as NAB Young Footballer of the Year for the 2010/2011 season. Ryan was also awarded the Joe Marston Medal for his stunning display in the 2010/11 Hyundai A-League Grand Final. A knee injury cruelled Ryan’s chances of a place in the Qantas Young Socceroos squad for the 2011 FIFA U20 World Cup held in Colombia, however having now returned to full ﬁtness, Ryan is set for another stellar year at club level.

by Donna Judge

The Central Coast Coasties with the trophy.

team of nine netballers, calling themselves “The Central Coast Coasties”, all playing for Wyong Netball Association, travelled to New Zealand to participate in the 78th Kurangaituku Schools Tournament in Rotorua. The girls travelled to New Zealand for the experience, but they did not expect to win

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games against Otara College and the Judea netball club in Tauranga. This trip was not possible without the $5000 sports grant from the Central Coast Regional Organisation of Councils and the fundraising efforts from family and friends. The team consists of Casey Judge, Kayla Reed, Hayley Dellabosca, Madeleine Bird, Arlya Leard, Nadia Bulgin, Te-rina Tangite, Kelsy Hally, Rowena Leef and Tui Martin coach.

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including Adriano Pellegrino (last club: Perth Glory); Troy Hearfield (last club: Pelita Jaya (Indonesia)); Stuart Musialik (last club: Sydney FC); Brad McDonald (last club: North Queensland Fury); Justin Pasfield (last club: North Queensland Fury); and Bernie Ibini-Isei (promoted from NYL Team). The first home game will take place the following week against Gold Coast United at Bluetongue Stadium on Saturday October 15.

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he third installment of the Fitness First Central Coast Sevens Rugby Festival has been dubbed a major success, with the tournament living up to its motto of rugby at its best on Saturday, October 8.

Teams from around Australia and the Pacific converged on the Coast to compete for a share of the $30,000 prize money on offer in both men’s and women’s divisions. The day started with a magnificent multi cultural opening ceremony, led by Japanese Drummers sounding the arrival of the Gorokan High School Indigenous Performance Group, the Nga Waka Maori and Fijian Treasure Island groups opening the tournament with a cultural showcase. On field, fast and furious sevens action took place into the night, with a grand finale of fireworks closing the evening and celebrating the victory of the 2011 tournament champions, the Sunnybank Dragons. The Dragons defeated the Aussie Thunderbolts 14 points to 12 in the cup final. S u n n y b a n k ,

Queensland’s 2011 Club Rugby Premiers and now CC7s Champions, walked away with $20,000.00 after defeating the national team. Both ﬁnalists defeated strong opponents in

Tournament winners Queensland premiers The Sunnybank Dragons the semi finals, with the William Hopoate, to make Aussie team defeating the final. 2010 champions Warwick Player of the final was Bombers and Sunnybank Sunnybank’s Rota Setu. defeating 2010 runners up In the women’s division, Te Whanau, which featured the Aussie Pearls proved too NRL Premiership winner strong for 2010 champions

Tuggeranong Viqueens, winning by a convincing 40 to nil score-line. The ViQueens fought all the way, after holding the touring Samoan team to a draw in the semi ﬁnals to

rea Singman has been selected for the preliminary Touch Football Australia National Youth Squads.

If selected in the ﬁnal squad, she will represent Australia in 2013 playing New Zealand. Brea,17, attends Brisbane Water Secondary College, Woy Woy campus. Brea started playing touch football at Umina Public School for the school team in year 5. She then joined up with Peninsula Junior Touch

Football when she in the U12s She represented Peninsula Junior Touch Football in their representative teams for the 5yrs she was there, and also made Hunter Hornets in the U14s and U16s for 2 of those years. While playing juniors and carrying through to seniors, she has represented the Peninsula in U20s at state cup for the 3 years. She has also represented Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina and Woy Woy campus

in school touch football, and was selected and played for U15s Metropolitan North team for 2 years, and was played in U15s NSW CHS 2009. She then went on to play Opens Metropolitan North Touch Football, and has played in this team for 3 years. She attends training in Newcastle twice a week, and drives to Penrith every Friday night to play, all while working part time, as well as playing soccer and netball, and studying year 11 full time.

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by Craig Morgan

make it to the top division. Player of the match was Aussie Pearls player Trish Brown. In other results, the Sid Vaka Team defeated Lloyd McDermott Indigenous Team 33-22 to win the Plate Division, Premier Sydney Club West Harbour Defeated the touring Nabua team from Fiji 26 points to 24 and the Central Coast Waves defeated the Canberra OzBoks 40-39 in a spirited game to claim the Boot Division. The festival attracted its strongest field of participants since the inaugural tournament in 2009, with interest already building for 2012 with organisers, fielding interest from teams wanting to secure a place for next year’s event. Several of the teams enjoyed time on the Coast, showing the event to be extremely positive for the region. Representatives of the Australian Rugby Union were on hand to witness the tournament and have expressed their delight with the standard of the event and the benefit it provides in preparation for the International Rugby Board World Series commencing in November.

by Nicole Steed

Central Coast Mariners 2011/12 Hyundai A-League Squad 1. Mathew Ryan, 2. Daniel McBreen, 3. Joshua Rose, 4. Pedj Bojic, 5. Brad Porter, 6. Patrick Zwaanswijk, 7. John Hutchinson, 8. Rostyn Griffiths, 9. Bernie Ibini-Isei, 10. Adriano Pellegrino, 11. Oliver Bozanic, 12. Troy Hearfield, 13. Stuart Musialik, 14. Michael McGlinchey, 15. Brad McDonald, 16. Trent Sainsbury, 17. Michael Baird, 18. Alex Wilkinson, 19. Matt Simon, 20. Justin Pasfield, 21. Sam Gallagher, 22. Mustafa Amini, 23. Adam Kwasnik

November 3, 2011

Sevens festival a major success

Singman selected for national touch football squad by Ben O’Neill

he Mariners’ season opener of the Hyundai A-League will be a rematch of last by Val Bridge season’s Grand Final, with the Mariners travelling he Central Coast currently undefeated against cause an upset? One thing is for sure: this to Brisbane to face Roller Girls their sinister wrong-doing is roller derby at its Central opponents, a record which the Roar on Saturday are back in what is sure to be an the Evils are trying to Coast ﬁnest and it’s going to October 8. be a tough match to the end. change. The match will enable epic rematch like Get down to Niagara Park Will the Goodie Two no other, when the Skates roll their way to Youth Centre this Saturday, fans to see the Mariners new 2011/12 squad in its Axles Of Evil take victory again? October 8 to see the Central ﬁrst truly competitive match. on the Little Goodie Will the Axles Of Evil take Coast Roller Girls getting The Mariners have added Two Skates. advantage of the Goodies’ down and derby. several players to the squad The

the tournament, especially in the top division. The team of 15 and 16 year olds travelled from Wyong to give themselves a chance to experience the New Zealand style of netball and in the process they won six out of their seven Senior A games and drew the seventh at the Tournament. They were among 80 teams competing in various grades from Intermediate up to Senior divisions over the weekend. The girls played warm up

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Mathew Ryan named U20 2011 Footballer of the Year

entral Coast hotshot Sean McLellan was the standout performer at the 2011 Honda/ Tumut Motorcycle Accessories A u s t r a l i a n Junior Dirt Track Championships meeting staged at Somersby on the weekend of October 30 – 31, winning all three of his classes of racing.

Ten other riders claimed an individual victory at the end of a weekend of highquality racing action, four of them adding minor placings to their victory, but none got close to matching the efforts of McLellan. For a number of riders, the championship marked the end of their junior racing days and none signed off in a more stunning manner than McLellan who will focus on speedway racing from later this month. It was not all plain sailing for McLellan, who top scored in the heats in one class, he was second in the others and had to work hard and have some luck go his way in the ﬁnals. But he was good enough and close enough to take advantage of the breaks that came his way. In the ﬁnal of the MX

Sean Mclellan, Australian Junior Dirt Track Champion and slider class, there were two restarts before Queenslander Zachary Levy fell leaving McLellan in front, in the 100 -150cc 2 stroke class McLellan was supreme, winning all his heats and the ﬁnal, while in the 200 – 250cc 4-stroke class, it took McLellan half of the 6 lap ﬁnal to overtake West Wyalong rider Hunter Anderson who had top scored in the heat races of two classes.

While Anderson will get another crack at the juniors next year, Tumut based rider Brayden Elliott also signed off from the juniors with deserved rostrum places in two of the classes. There were also some farewells in the girl’s classes, as several will now move into senior competition. Mackenzie Tricker, an accomplished motocrosser, again got rewarded for an infrequent outing on the dirt

tracks with an unbeaten run to take out the 4-stroke class ahead of Sally Smith, the latter also finishing runnerup to Tayla Jones in the other girl’s class. Tricker was also delighted with her effort in the MX and Slider class where she won the repechage race and then finished a creditable fifth in the final behind McLellan. Besides the two girl’s classes, three of the open classes were also decided

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over five rounds, but none of the winners could match Tricker’s clean-sweep. Caleb Clifton emerged on top in the 65cc 7 – U9 years class when Caleb Porter fell in the last round and was relegated to third overall, while the victories by Max Whale (85cc 4-str. Modified 7 – U10 years class) and Max Croker (85cc 4-str. Modified 10– U14 years class) were both only resolved in the final round.

Mitchell Cluff (85cc 2 str. / 150cc 4-str. Std. Wheel 9 – U / 11 years class), Zaine Kennedy (85cc 2-str. / 150cc 4-str. Big Wheel 11 – U/13 yrs class) and Ben Cook (85cc 2-str. / 150cc 4-str. Std. & Big Wheel 13 – U/16 years class) all won finals after having been top scorers in the heats. The closest points battle after the heats was in the 65cc 9 – U13 years class and fittingly it produced a close final with Broc Pearson triumphant. Remy Gardner showed that he had not forgotten how to ride the dirt and proved that standings after the heats can be inconsequential as he was only the fifth top scorer, but won the final of the 85cc 2-str./ 150cc 4-str. Std. Wheel 11 – U13yrs class ahead of the two riders who had been equal top scorers. As another rider who has performed with great distinction in European road racing these past two years, Matthew Davies also looked set for a successful return to the dirt before a fall sidelined him with an ankle injury. Unfortunately that was one of several incidents where riders were injured chasing national championship glory, but hopefully all will be back in action soon.

Dawson to attend New basketball academy sponsor announced national hockey camp by Warwick Whitmore

by Trish Dawson

illarney Vale local Matthew Dawson has been selected to attend the National Futures Camp for hockey in Canberra from December 13 – 20.

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The theme for the camp is ‘Learning & Preparing to

Compete’. All the activities at the camp will be focused around the detail of preparing, competing and recovering from performance. There will be three ofﬁcial matches against a New Zealand U18 team between 16 and 19 December. Identiﬁcation for the

camp was determined by National Junior Coach Paul Gaudoin in consultation with feedback from the National Training Centre Coach’s network. Inclusion was based on performance at National U18 & U21 Championships.

BX was ofﬁcially announced as the new naming rights sponsor of the Central Coast Academy of Sport basketball program at a function held at Central Coast Adventist School on the evening of

Monday, October 31. A squad of 22 scholarship athletes (11 boys and 11 girls) has recently been selected and was formally inducted into the 2011/12 BBX basketball program at the function. Squad members are - Boys: Tom Akamarmoi, Branden Ferris, Tom Hoare, Jayden Hodgson, Warren Jiang, Matthew Kenyon,

Hunter Murray, Joshua Pallot, Oliver Robilliard, Jared Walker, Richmond Whitmore; Girls: Madison Crowe, Taylor Ferris, Madison Goddard, Jasmine Forcadilla, Rebecca Hayes, Amy Leavy, Mufﬁ Loader, Aroha Malby, Alana McCoy, Taylah Thomas, Hannah Turrise.

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Sportsground strategy on exhibition

Colts take away six awards

osford Council has agreed to place its Sportsground Management Strategy (SMS) on public exhibition for community feedback.

incumber Colts Junior Rugby League Football Club won six awards at the recent Central Coast Division of Junior Rugby League presentation night.

Kincumber was named the Most Successful Club for the year after 12 of 17 competitive sides made the semi finals and seven of those made the grand final, with three victorious. The Kincumber 11/1 side also won Best Defensive Record Mod Football and Best Attacking Record Mod Football while the 12/2 side

won Best Defensive Team Mod football 2nd or 3rd division. The 13/1 side won Most Improved Side, and Connor Watson won Best Back in the under-15 Rep side. Club president Scott Jackson said: “Hopefully the foundations that have been laid in the past few years will continue to reap

benefits for the local kids.” “I would like to thank the hard working dedicated committee and volunteers in our club, the Colts truly have a great club spirit and are a club that I am honoured to be a part of.” Email, 23 Oct 2011 Stacey Jackson, Kincumber RLFC

Student competes in Hunter waterpolo year 7/8 student from St Philips Christian College recently competed in the Hunter Regional Independent school team which won at the Association of Independent Co-Educational Schools water polo event.

“This is a great example of how we at St Philip’s Christian College Gosford are able to provide for a wide variety of sporting interests and allow students to progress through to compete at a National level, despite being classed as a small school,” said head of

middle school Mr Stephen Babbage. “I often say, the advantage of a small school is that if you try out for the team, there is a much better chance you will make the team than in a larger school. “Congratulations to Georgia for her outstanding

effort at this level. “We will continue to support her as she continues to train and compete throughout her schooling,” said Mr Babbage. Newsletter, 28 Oct 2011 Michelle Kelly, St Philips Christian College

The Strategy aims to help protect the condition of Council sports grounds and provide guidelines on sustainable usage practices and suitability of use in all weather conditions. The strategy was initially instigated in 2006 as a joint initiative of both Councils to determine the most effective way to address the issues related to adverse weather conditions with particular reference to water restrictions and the inability to irrigate sports grounds. Local sporting bodies were presented with information at a community consultation meeting held on July 27 this year regarding the updated

Strategy. Council Officers also presented the information to Gosford City Sports Council on August 4 and sought their comments as part of the most recent review. Sporting Clubs and Associations were then provided with a 28 day submission period which ended on September 6 to provide feedback on the updated strategy. Council received one submission from the Central Coast Football Association on behalf of East Gosford Football Club requesting further information regarding sporting groups’ risk management responsibilities.

The adoption of the reviewed SMS would provide Council, sporting clubs, associations and school groups with clear guidelines for determining the suitability of Council playing fields in all weather conditions. In addition sporting groups, school groups and the general community would be aware of the process undertaken and all the factors that have been considered when ground usage becomes limited or eliminated altogether. Council Agenda CIT.28, 1 Nov 2011 Email, 1 Nov 2011 Gosford Council Media

Speed skaters succeed in nationals entral Coast speed skaters turned in solid performances at the recent National championships, in the senior men’s competition, along with promising results in both the junior ladies and subjunior men’s competitions.

The highlight of the senior men’s results was former Green Point resident Noah Essaghir’s third placing overall, which included a time of 43.89sec for the 500m, the fastest time so far over the half-kilometer distance for the Australian season. Nate Henry of North Avoca will return to the IceHouse arena in February after he qualified for the World Junior Championships. It will be the first time

that an Australian venue hosts the prestigious event, where skaters from over thirty-five countries will be competing for international gold medals. Henry qualified for selection on the Australian team after he achieved sixth place in the senior men’s national competition, with personal best times in both the 500m and 1500m races. In the junior categories, Central Coast Academy of Sport skaters also featured well.

Sam Henry gained seventh place overall in his sub-junior men’s category, while Taryn Henry was good enough to take out the overall Australian championship in the junior ladies competition. The World Junior Championships will be held in Melbourne from February 24-26, 2012. Media Release, 27 Oct 2011 Warwick Whitmore, CCAS

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