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Chinese Cultural Theme Park to be among the biggest tourist attractions in Australia n agreement was officially signed by Wyong Council on Sunday, December 2, to sell land that will be developed into the Chinese Cultural Theme Park at Warnervale.

At its ordinary Council meeting on Wednesday, November 28, Council approved the sale of 15.7 hectares of land at Warnervale to the Australian Chinese Theme Park Pty Ltd (ACTP). Council sold the land for $10 million for the purpose of constructing the $500 million Theme Park. Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton signed the agreement to sell the land in front of the Director Consular who was representing the Chinese Consular General Mr Aimin Fu and representatives of the ACTP at the Shanghai Stories Chinese Restaurant in Chatswood. Member for Wyong Mr Darren Webber was also in attendance. “This is undoubtedly one of the most momentous occasions in the history of this Council, and the Central Coast,” mayor Cr Eaton said. “What this proposal will do is turn the Wyong

Mr Aimin Fu, Cr Doug Eaton and Mr Bruce Zhong Shire into a tourist mecca and bring millions of dollars’ worth of tourism into the area, which will have a flow on effect to the entire region’s economy. “Outside the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, this has the potential to be among the biggest tourist attractions in the State. “Council is genuinely excited by this project and personally, I cannot

wait for construction to officially start. “By selling this land, we have not only made a significant profit, but we have set in place a unique and, in time, iconic tourist venture that will benefit the entire Central Coast. “This is indeed a very historic occasion and I congratulate the Council staff and councillors for their support and enthusiasm towards this

project. “I would also like to thank the ACTP for their commitment towards getting this off the ground and realising Wyong Shire was the best area in the country to accommodate such a development. “They are the ones investing the money, Council has merely supported them,” said mayor Cr Eaton. It is anticipated that

construction on the Theme Park will start in 2015, and the whole project will be completed by 2020. Upon completion, the Theme Park is expected to provide between 1500 and 2000 jobs. The Park will have seven sections comprising China City Gate entrance, Tang and Song Academy, Water Towns in South China, Wyong Theatre, Panda Paradise, Royal

Villa and a Thanksgiving Temple ACTP chairman Mr Bruce Zhong said he was delighted the land had been secured. “This is just the beginning and we will now work hard to start detailed planning work,” said Mr Zhong. “It is going to be a unique $500 million tourist attraction, employing more than a thousand people and bringing economic prosperity to Wyong Shire. “We have received great support from the beginning from the Foreign Affairs Office of the Shanghai Municipal People’s Government and Office of Overseas Chinese Affairs of the Shanghai Municipal People’s Government. “They twice sent a delegation to visit Wyong and the land. “I would also like to extend my sincere thanks to Wyong Shire Council, mayor Doug Eaton, all the councillors and staff. “Without Council’s great help and support, we wouldn’t have achieved this and I hope we can continue to work closely for the project and for Wyong Shire’s future prosperity,” said Mr Zhong. Media release, 3 Dec 2012 Wyong Council Media

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The aim of the program was to promote safety to people who visited beaches. Statistics showed that people who live 50km or more away from the Coast account for half of all drownings and that 80 per cent of problems are caused by rips, according to Ocean Beach club publicity ofﬁcer Ms Louise Lambeth. Beach to Bush teaches primary school children in an interactive and fun way how to recognise

dangers at the beach and how to stay safe. The Central Coast teams, which included Ocean Beach Surf Life Saving Club members Richard and Mary Grimmond, Peter and Louise Lambeth and their 12-yearold daughter Isobel and Toni and Anthony Jones, went as far away as Grifﬁth, ACT and the Blue Mountains where they gave 13 presentations in the week. The children learnt about sun safety, safe places to swim, to swim with a friend, how to signal for help, what makes waves, rips, rescue methods, the creatures of the sea and how to treat injuries and where to go to seek help. Online submission, 17 Nov 2012 Louise Lambeth, Ocean Beach Surf Life Saving Club

A council environmental health ofﬁcer attended the site to investigate and issued a direction to the owner to ensure all damaged and exposed asbestos was covered or sealed and to have a licensed asbestos contractor remove all loose, damaged and exposed asbestos. The tenant’s mother, Ms Genevieve Rose, told Peninsula News that her brother, a builder, had found asbestos scattered around the house during the renovations. She said: “There were no safety precautions taken, no safety wear or ventilation mask, no safety gloves and no warning to anyone who entered the property.” She said that she called the real estate agent to warn them. The council’s environmental health co-ordinator Mr Shannon McKiernan said: “If the owner doesn’t comply with the notice of intent, an order will be served

requiring them to do the work. “If they still don’t comply, Council will undertake the works at the owner’s expense.” He said the council also had the option to proceed with court action. The notice gave the owner seven days to secure the site and to engage an appropriately licensed contractor. It allowed additional time for the contractor to complete the work. Mr McKiernan said a person could only do their own renovating work where the area of asbestos was under 10 square metres. As a result of the incident, the council has announced it will partner with the Asbestos Diseases Research Institute as part of a week-long national campaign to highlight the dangers of asbestos related diseases caused by inhaling asbestos ﬁbres while renovating or maintaining homes. “Don’t play Renovation Roulette” is the message that Gosford Council, the Asbestos Diseases Research Institute and the Asbestos Education Committee is sending to residents and ratepayers during national Asbestos Awareness Week which runs from November 26 to 30.

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“Before commencing any home maintenance or renovation work, homeowners and renovators, particularly young couples and first home buyers excited about renovating their homes, need to learn about where they might find asbestos in the home and how best to manage it so they can protect themselves and their families from asbestos fibres. “We want them to start thinking smart and safe by visiting asbestosawareness.com.au for information on managing asbestos in and around the home because it’s not worth the risk,” Mr Dunphy said. During Asbestos Awareness Week, Australians are also invited to hold a Blue Lamington Drive to help raise awareness of the dangers of asbestos when renovating and vital funds to support the Asbestos Diseases Research Foundation and the Asbestos Diseases Foundation of Australia. Media Release, 19 Nov 2012 Lawrie McKinna, Gosford Council Media Statement, 15 Nov 2012 Shannon McKiernan, Gosford Council

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Steve Allen hosted the evening, with the Outstanding Service of Sport to the Central Coast being awarded to Brian Gee, Shannon Woodley, Lynn Smith and Ross Bryant. Sportsperson of the Year went to Tom Slingsby for Sailing with Matt Ryan as runner up forfootball. Central Coast Sports

Event of the Year went to the Bay to Bay Fun Run and Half Marathon while Central Coast Team of the Year went to Mingara Athletics U20 800m. Club-Association of the Year was awarded to Terrigal Surf Life Saving Club and Leisl Tesch won the Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability award for sailing. Indigenous Sportsperson of the Year went to Jarrad Hayes for golf, Masters Sportsperson of the Yea went to Paul Lemmon for surf lifesaving and swimming and Volunteer of the Year went to Jeff Vilensk y for his contribution to Cricket. David Unger won Ofﬁcial

Neeson’s award was determined based on accumulated competition points achieved at events

over the last 12 months. The Kido Mingara Judo Academy was also presented with the Judo Federation NSW Inspired Club of the Year award. “The Kido coaching team seems to be able to inspire and bring out the best in the local youngsters,” said head coach Pete Acciari. “The strong developing

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talent pool of contest players including Melinda Brown, Neeson and Kassiea Naidoo, Caroline Hain, Liam and Angelina Yokoyama, Daniel Villani and Vadim Butov achieved remarkable results during the year placing well and building up an impressive tally including two gold, two silver and three bronze at the ACT

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Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein presented the petition and made the opening address to the discussion. “I acknowledge that we have one of the most beautiful waterfronts in NSW and I would not want to see that ruined, nor do my colleagues in the State Government or on the Gosford City Council,” said Mr Holstein. “The Gosford Challenge is all about connecting the city and the people with the waterfront so that it can be enjoyed for what it is. “The development of Gosford will happen because it has to happen. “There is no choice in the matter for Gosford Council or for the State Government. “The overwhelming majority of the Gosford population will not accept a do-nothing approach, but it is about doing the right thing. “Although we are experiencing some growing pains I am conﬁdent that we have learned from our earlier mistakes. “With a spirit of compromise on all sides in the debate we can move our city forward to become a place where people will want to live and where business will thrive as part of a living city,” said Mr Holstein. Member for The Entrance

of the Year for Surf Life Saving and Graham Arnold won Coach of the Year for football. Junior Sportsperson of the Year went to Jake O’Brien for Oztag, surf lifesaving and rugby league and runner up was Jack Cogger for rugby league, touch and Oztag. The Junior Encouragement Award went to Connor Watson for Oztag, rugby league and union, Amber Tauroa for Gymnastics and Matthew Graham for freestyle mogul skiing.

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he Central Coast Sports F e d e r a t i o n Awards were held at Mingara on Saturday, November 17, and celebrated the achievements of the Central Coast sporting community.

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“With the number of people diagnosed with mesothelioma as a direct result of exposure to asbestos during home renovations continuing to rise, it’s vital that residents take the warnings seriously to protect themselves and their families,” mayor Cr McKinna said. The national campaign, supported by the Asbestos Education Committee, aims to change the way Australian’s think about how they manage asbestos in and around the home. Asbestos Education Committee chair Mr Peter Dunphy said whether a home is constructed of brick, fibro and weatherboard or has exterior cladding, asbestos can be found almost everywhere in and around homes built or renovated before the mid 80s. “Most people can’t tell whether building materials contain asbestos just by looking at them. “Asbestos can be under floor coverings such as carpets, linoleum and vinyl tiles, behind wall and floor tiles, in cement floors, internal and external walls, ceilings, eaves, garages, around hot water pipes, fences, extensions to homes, outdoor toilets and backyard sheds, it could be anywhere.

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Gosford mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna said Australia has one of the highest rates of asbestosrelated diseases in the world. This was because Australia has been ranked among the top consumers of asbestos cement products per capita. “With almost every home built or renovated before the mid 1980s likely to contain asbestos in one form or another; the third wave of people affected by mesothelioma, one of the asbestos-related diseases, has recently become evident and will continue to rise unless we all start taking seriously the dangers of asbestos when renovating or maintaining our homes,” said mayor Cr McKinna. In the past, those affected by asbestos related diseases were exposed to raw fibres in the mining and manufacturing process (first wave), followed by workers who used asbestos products in the workplace (second wave). The third wave of asbestosrelated diseases predominantly affect people exposed to fibres during home renovations and maintenance specifically handymen and DIYers as well as family members present at the time.

swimming pools. Although progress is being made in the area, a third of all deaths in this age group sadly took place in bathtubs or spa baths. To win the Royal Life Saving prize pack, write your name, address and phone number on the back of an envelope and send to Wyong Regional Chronicle Royal Life Saving competition, PO Box 1056 Gosford NSW 2250, by the close of business, Tuesday,

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“The Academy conducts various sessions per week and is presenting a complete program for its membership including Kata, Fitness and Competition. “The coaching panel anticipates that we will have a stronger club in 2013 with the distinct focus on technical development,” said Acciari.

Mr Chris Spence and Member for Wyong Mr Darren Webber also spoke against the petition. “Their statements clearly indicated they did not realise the real purpose of the petition in that the petitioners wished to see the Gosford Waterfront remain as public land and in the public domain with no limitations placed on public access,” said GWAG representative Mr Col Hodgson. Members speaking in support of the petition were Member for Canterbury Ms Linda Burney, Member for Cessnock Mr Clayton Barr and Member for Balmain Mr Jamie Parker. “These three speakers were all thoroughly prepared showing they were aware the major concern of GWAG has been the loss of public waterfront land to developers,” said Mr Hodgson. “They clearly acknowledged the loss of public access would be very difﬁcult, if not impossible, to reverse.” Mr Parker commented, “One thing is clear, we know that alienation of public land, waterfront land in particular, is always done in the interests of developers, but once that land is lost to the public, it is lost forever”. “Redress at a later stage by demolishing buildings

n agreement was officially signed by Wyong Council on Sunday, December 2, to sell land that will be developed into the Chinese Cultural Theme Park at Warnervale.

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and reopening spaces is next to impossible.” Minister for Planning and Infrastructure Mr Brad Hazzard was the ﬁnal member to speak. In his speech, he expressed his concern that the buildings in stages two and three would alienate the foreshore.

A result he said neither he nor the community would ﬁnd comforting. “I promise the people in the gallery that I am absolutely keen to ensure that the Central Coast Development Corporation does not get it wrong, liaises big time with residents in the community, and ﬁnds a

way to enliven Gosford, but not to the point of detracting from opportunities to access public space on the water’s edge,” said Mr Hazzard. “A balance must be struck. “I acknowledge the effort made by people in the gallery in travelling to Sydney from Gosford.

“I hope you take the remarks I have made in good faith and accept my assurance that the Government will keep working with you.” Media Release, 29 Nov 2012 Col Hodgson, GWAG

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yong Council will replace the decaying timber shared pathway bridge over Tumbi Creek at Berkeley Vale with a cable stay bridge and access paths.

The new bridge which will cost $717,000, will be located at the mouth of Tumbi Creek and was the cheaper of two possible bridge location options by $143,000. Fewer trees will be removed during construction and access over Tumbi Creek will be maintained during construction via the existing bridge. The shared pathway network along the lake foreshore is for the use of the whole community and the bridge over Tumbi Creek is an important link in joining two pathways.

This option was also the most direct functional route, with long curvature and large radius keeping with the Tuggerah Lake shared pathway scheme. The chosen design reflects the criteria of RMS for width of bridge, approach pathway width and a three metre high clearance over Tumbi Creek to maintain the same navigability as currently in place. Email, 28 Nov 2012 Wyong Council Media Council agenda, 28 Nov 2012 Item 5.2

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is not just building for today but also for tomorrow and faces real challenges in maintaining its $2.5 billion worth of assets at a satisfactory standard and providing future assets for a growing community in a sound way. Council’s general manager Mr Michael Whittaker said future focuses on assets were needed in water and sewer, drainage, roads, community buildings and open space.

The report said it could take many years to reach a position where assets were at a satisfactory standard across the board. Mr Whittaker said that is why Council was currently doing a Service Standards Review asking the community if it was willing to pay to address a $121 million asset backlog over the next seven years. Email, 28 Nov 2012 Wyong Council Media

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Craig Thomson inﬂuences National Gambling Reform Bill amendment he National Gambling Reform Bill has been amended to allow an additional two years for clubs to install pre-commitment technology on poker machines, following a campaign for an extension supported by the Member for Dobell Mr Craig Thomson.

The amendments tabled by the Member for New England Mr Tony Windsor and seconded by Mr Thomson provide clubs with an additional two years to install the required technology on their poker machines. “The Member for Dobell played a crucial role in securing amendments to the pokie legislation which are of enormous assistance to local clubs,” said ClubsNSW media relations manager Mr Jeremy Bath.

“Craig Thomson met with a number of local clubs when the legislation was first tabled. “The clubs explained that they support voluntary precommitment on poker machines but that the 2016 deadline simply wasn’t enough time for them to pay the huge cost of replacing their machines. “Mr Thomson not only listened to clubs’ concerns but he took them back to the Government and Independents.

“Thanks to his advocacy, the deadline for the technology has been extended to 2018 for medium and large clubs and 2022 for small clubs. “This extension will not only save a number of clubs from being in breach of the law in 2016, but almost certainly from closure,” said Mr Bath. Mr Thomson said it was "always a difficult balancing act between giving those with gambling problems help and protection and making sure clubs and

hotels don’t go broke as a result”. “These amendments will help in that regard. “We hope to be able to provide details of additional help for gamblers that Tony Windsor and I have been able to negotiate, which include a national rollout of multi-venue selfexclusion technology,” said Mr Thomson. The two year extension will ensure the majority of clubs are able to continue operating their poker machines without being in breach of the law. Registered clubs have publicly supported voluntary precommitment on poker

machines for some time. That support is based on a belief that voluntary pre-commitment is a useful tool for helping recreational gamblers stick to limits. Expert opinion is of the view that the most effective way of helping a problem gambler is through a combination of counselling and selfexclusion. Clubs Australia will examine the detail of the amended legislation and then seek to work with the Federal Government in relation to regulations to be made and definitions to be set on voluntary pre-commitment and limitations on ATM bank

withdrawal limits. Clubs will continue to fund research and programs devoted to reducing problem gambling. An example of this is the national roll-out of multi-venue selfexclusion technology, which allows problem gamblers to commit to a legally binding agreement that bans them from up to 25 registered clubs and can be done online and in the presence of a gambling counsellor. Media release, 29 Nov 2012 Jeremy Bath, ClubsNSW Email, 30 Nov 2012 David Gardiner, Ofﬁce of Craig Thomson, MP

Councils meet to discuss joint operations he newly elected Gosford and Wyong Councils met on Thursday, November 29, for the ﬁrst time as the Central Coast Regional Organisation of Councils (CCROC.)

CCROC agreed to further discuss progress on the Central Coast Water Corporation and the Joint Services Business at a planning workshop in the New Year. For nine of the 20 councillors, the meeting was their first as part of the CCROC. “Both our Councils have ambitious plans for the Central Coast,”

said Gosford mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna. “We want to shape vibrant community spaces, boost the local economy and enhance the quality of people’s lives, and I think we both accept that to make it happen we need to get smart about how we manage our business,” said Cr McKinna. Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton, currently

the longest serving councillor on the Central Coast, said it was reassuring that both Councils realised that they were in the same boat when it came to the big issues. “All Councils in NSW are facing up to the reality of a long list of ageing infrastructure, high expectations from residents and, here on the Central Coast,

we’re having to plan for a growing population as well,” said mayor Cr Eaton. “Gosford and Wyong councils will meet in the New Year to secure the future of the Central Coast Water Corporation and its shared water and sewer assets worth over $3 billion. “To my mind,

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tackling these tasks as a strong and united region gives us the best chance to get positive results for the Central Coast in years to come," said mayor Cr Eaton. Both Councils also unanimously agreed to jointly stage an event in Harmony Week 2013 and contribute $5,000 each to the celebration. “This event is to

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Coast Shelter’s Vicki de Carle, Laurie Maher, Prime Minister Ms Julia Gillard, Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill, Gavin Shepherd, and Penny Williams of Coast Shelter

he new Laurie Maher Coast Community Centre in Gosford was ofﬁcially opened on Friday, November 2.

The Coast Community Centre is a community partnership that involves government departments, welfare agencies, businesses, churches, schools and volunteers working together to provide support and meals to those in need. The facility enables peoples to connect, build friendships, feel part of their community and either obtain or provide assistance. The Centre provides access to a range of

support services and help to those doing it tough to maintain their tenancies and mortgages. Much of this assistance works towards what the Federal Government refers to as “turning off the tap” in addressing homelessness. It focuses on intervening early and providing a wide range of support to help people overcome their crises. The Coast Community Centre is an energy efﬁcient building and includes solar

panels to reduce energy consumption and generate renewable energy credits to be fed back to the grid, a water tank to reuse rainwater for toilets and gardens, energy efficient air conditioning, energy saving lighting throughout the building, water saving showers for clients and a laundry fitted with energy and water efficient machines for clients. It provides five consultation offices to deliver services, a disability

lift, which will provide access to the restaurant, ofﬁces and meeting rooms from street level, administrative ofﬁces to manage Coast Shelter’s various programs, security-intercom system to provide added safety to volunteers serving meals, a large meeting and conference room available to community groups, computer and telephone networking and a 70 seat restaurant where free meals will be provided by volunteers. Services provided by Coast Shelter and other agencies include tenancy

advice and advocacy, No Interest Loans (NILS) for people on low incomes to purchase essential household items, free legal advice every Monday by Central Coast Community Legal Centre, regular visits from Centrelink community engagement officer, energy vouchers (EAPA) to help people having difficulty paying gas and-or electricity bills, pharmaceutical assistance to fill prescriptions for clients experiencing financial hardship, food hampers made up from donated items, Rentstart kiosk

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celebrate and showcase the cultural diversity of our residents and provides a significant opportunity to strengthen community connectedness across the region,” said mayor Cr Eaton.

providing a link to Housing NSW via fax and phone for rent assistance, shower and laundry facilities available every day, fresh towels, toiletries and clothes, free shampoo and haircuts every week, free podiatry checkups every three months, visits from Mobile Oral Health Van, assistance with furniture and whitegoods from donations and a Men’s Shed which operates Monday and Friday each week. Media release, 29 Oct 2012 Vicki de Carle, Coast Shelter

ork has started in preparation for the upgrade of the Central Coast Highway at West Gosford.

“An upgrade of this scale requires detailed planning and a staged approach,” said Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein. “Before the road can be built, many of the utilities need to be relocated. "Brisbane Water Dr and Manns Rd are vital links between Gosford, Woy Woy and Narara providing access to railway stations, local businesses and retail centres, the Central Coast Highway and the F3 Freeway. "Access to all residential and commercial properties needs to be maintained along with trafﬁc ﬂow for the 70,000 vehicles which use the intersection each day. “Work has started on building a local access road linking Ferguson Close and Kulara Ave. "This will enable BelHilton Pde to be closed and a road between Dyer Crescent and Grieve Close to be built to provide local access during the project. “Storm water drainage improvements will be carried out in advance of major work,” Mr Holstein said. Other preliminary works will include demolition of buildings, clearing of the site and the relocation of utilities such as power. The project itself will

involve the widening and realigning of Brisbane Water Dr and Manns Rd between Kalura Ave in the south and Stockyard Place in the north as well as the widening of the Central Coast Highway between the lower end of Kariong Hill and just west of Yallambee Ave. The project is expected to improve safety, reduce congestion and delays, and improve accessibility for all road users. A system of shared pedestrian-cycle paths on both sides of the main roads will connect to existing paths. Bus stops will be in indented bays as close as possible to pedestrian crossings. The project is expected to accommodate trafﬁc growth for more than 20 years. Following community input RMS selected a ground level cross intersection, including a link between Grieve Close and Jusfrute Dr, as the preferred option in 2010. RMS ﬁnalised an environmental assessment to proceed to detailed development and construction in December 2010. Through this further development work, RMS undertook detailed

An overview of the proposed intersection at West Gosford

investigations and design reﬁnements. There will now be trafﬁc lights at the Grieve CloseManns Rd intersection rather than a roundabout

to maximise safety for pedestrians and improve traffic efficiency. Preparatory work is not expected to impact traffic. RMS will be inviting

tenders early next year for the proposed upgrade project. Work is expected to start when preparation work is complete in mid 2013,

weather permitting. Media release, 12 Nov 2012 Chris Holstein, Member for Gosford

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representative group of 17 people from the Gosford Waterfront Action Group (GWAG) attended Parliament House on Thursday, November 22, for the debate on the 10,700 signature Save Gosford Waterfront petition in the Legislative Assembly. Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein presented the petition and made the opening address to the discussion. “I acknowledge that we have one of the most beautiful waterfronts in NSW and I would not want to see that ruined, nor do my colleagues in the State Government or on the Gosford City Council,” said Mr Holstein. “The Gosford Challenge is all about connecting the city and the people with the waterfront so that it can be enjoyed for what it is. “The development of Gosford will happen because it has to happen. “There is no choice in the matter for Gosford Council or for the State Government. “The overwhelming majority of the Gosford population will not accept a do-nothing approach, but it is about doing the right thing. “Although we are experiencing some growing pains I am conﬁdent that we have learned from our earlier mistakes. “With a spirit of compromise on all sides in the debate we can move our city forward to become a place where people will want to live and where business will thrive as part of a living city,” said Mr Holstein. Member for The Entrance

Members of the Gosford Waterfront Action Group on the steps of Parliament House

“I hope you take the remarks I have made in good faith and accept my assurance that the Government will keep working with you.” Media Release, 29 Nov 2012 Col Hodgson, GWAG

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Project manager appointed for Tuggerah bush regeneration he Central Coast Wetlands Pioneers have appointed a project manager for the bush regeneration component of its vision to create a tourism and education facility.

Project manager Ms Kate Consterdine will oversee the rehabilitation of the wetlands and creek lines by managing federal and state government environmental grants and supporting the Trust’s volunteer program. A series of educational workshops will be developed to provide learning experiences for residents and visitors and opportunities for working in partnership

with TAFE colleges, local schools and Newcastle University. Part of Ms Consterdine’s work would be assisting the development of a community garden which is now in the construction stage. Central Coast Wetlands' Pioneer Dairy lies adjacent to the Tuggerah Nature Reserve and contributes to protecting the Tuggerah Lakes system from degradation by

storm water inflows. The site’s value is enhanced by the occurrence of four endangered ecological c o m m u n i t i e s , threatened plant species and is internationally significant as a stopover point for migratory birds on their annual migration from the northern hemisphere. Media release, 22 Nov 2012 Marlene Pennings, Central Coast Wetlands Pioneers’

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18-year-old charged with murder of Hamlyn Terrace man uggerah Lakes Police charged a man with murder on Thursday, November 29, following the death of a man in Hamlyn Terrace last month after an apparent home invasion.

Police Officers from the Tuggerah Lakes Local Area Command were called shortly before 11am on Friday, October 26, to a home in Piper Dr at Hamlyn Terrace. Police located a 53-year-old man at the home with serious head injuries, after being called to the location by a concerned friend. A m b u l a n c e paramedics attended and treated the man before conveying him to Wyong Hospital. Mr Bill Gogas was then conveyed to Gosford Hospital where he later died. Tuggerah Lakes Local Area Command detectives formed Strike Force Shadwell to

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investigate the matter with the assistance of the Homicide Squad. At approximately 9am on Thursday, November 29, investigators attended an address at Silverwater where they interviewed an 18-year-old man in relation to the death of Mr Gogas. The 18-year-old male from Wyoming was charged with murder, special aggravated break and enter and commit serious indictable offence and inflict grievous bodily harm. Tuggerah Lakes Local Area Command crime manager Detective Inspector David Waddell said the investigation was continuing. “This was a disturbing

offence as the man appears to have been the innocent victim of a break and enter offence who disturbed the offenders and was viciously assaulted and killed. “Strike Force Shadwell investigators continue with their inquiries into the death of Mr Gogas and I believe that we will make further arrests in regard to this investigation. “I renew my appeal for information as I believe there may be other people out there who have information about this savage bashing,” Inspector Waddell said. Media release, 29 Nov 2012 NSW Police Media

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Gwandalan toilet block vandalised again yong Council will be forced to outlay around $10,000 due to an act of vandalism on the new public toilet block at Gwandalan, which occurred on Sunday, November 25.

On Sunday morning, Vandals smashed the toilet bowls and tore fittings from the walls of the toilets. The block was recently rebuilt by Council for $80,000 after the previous one was burned down. The toilets were locked on Saturday night at 8:50pm by Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s security contractor, and were reopened at 3:45am on Sunday morning. They were reported vandalised at 7:45am, and Council was on site by 9am inspecting the damage and making the area safe. Council then reported the damage to police on Monday, November 26, and were told police had flagged the investigation as a priority. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Given we have just rebuilt the toilet block owing to it previously being burned down, this is yet another example of senseless and criminal stupidity costing ratepayers thousands of dollars,â&#x20AC;? said Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

community buildings manager Mr Ian Clarke. The Koowong Rd toilet block is located in the Gwandalan Lioness Park, next to a playground and opposite a swimming enclosure and jetty, which Council recently upgraded, also at the cost of $80,000. Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton said he was outraged at the latest act of vandalism and said figures showed vandalism and graffiti repairs cost Council more than $450,000 a year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ratepayers need to be aware the senseless acts of a minority of individuals is costing Council hundreds of thousands of dollars a year, and this is money Council could be directing somewhere else,â&#x20AC;? said Cr Eaton. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Clearly, Council strives to provide services such as toilet blocks in areas where the public need them but enough is enough when it comes to this type of senseless behaviour.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is now a matter for the police and if the perpetrators are caught, they will be forced to face court and will be facing a possible jail conviction,â&#x20AC;? said Cr Eaton. While the charges are largely a matter for the police, they would include damage to property which carries a maximum penalty of five years imprisonment. Council also has the right to start proceedings to recover damages caused to public property. Upon prosecution, police may seek an order from the Court to compensate Council for the loss it has sustained as a result of the crime. Council offers a reward for information that leads to a conviction for vandalism, and the public is encouraged to immediately call police should they witness any acts of vandalism or suspicious behaviour around public property. Media release, 27 Nov 2012 Wyong Council Media

Proposal for northbound entry ramp on Pacific Motorway at Wyong to proceed

yong Council has agreed to continue to work with the State Government to possibly construct a northbound entry ramp to the M1 Pacific Motorway at Wyong.

Wyong Council has agreed to continue to work with the State Government to possibly construct a northbound entry ramp to the M1 Pacific Motorway at Wyong. The resolution at Council's meeting on Wednesday, November 28, followed a meeting with the Chief of Staff to the Minister for Roads and Ports Mr Duncan Gay earlier this month. The proposed ramp would be constructed near the existing emergency access, north of Alison

Rd, to reduce traffic congestion on the Pacific Highway at Tuggerah and Wyong. The proposal would also reduce response times for emergency service vehicles based in Wyong and provide better access to Wyong Hospital. If this proposal proceeds, it would lower traffic volumes on Hue Hue Rd, which has a poor accident history. Mr Gayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chief of Staff was supportive of the proposal and indicated that the State Government

would consider funding, in conjunction with the Federal Government, to further develop the project. Council staff will now work closely with Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) staff to develop a concept design and estimate of cost for the project with a view to a seeking financial assistance from the State and Federal Government for the delivery of the proposal. Email, 28 Nov 2012 Wyong Council Media

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Local Land Services to integrate delivery of services rom January 2014, Wyong's Catchment Management Authority will be replaced by Local Land Services along with other CMA's, Livestock Health and Pest Authorities and agricultural advisory services currently provided by Agriculture NSW.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;There has been wide media coverage following the NSW Government's announcement in October,â&#x20AC;? said HunterCentral Rivers Catchment Management Authority chair Ms Susan Hooke. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Unfortunately, this sometimes creates concern and confusion. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Local Land Services will provide an opportunity to reform and integrate delivery of natural resource management, biosecurity and primary production services.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;It will ensure best practice and efďŹ ciency by providing a one-stopshop for our stakeholders and clients, avoid overlap, and develop a shared responsibility of government and our community. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Draft boundaries for the proposed Local Land Services have been published on the Have Your Say website,â&#x20AC;? said Ms Hooke. Stakeholders Reference Panel chair Dr John Keniry AM has invited all stakeholders

and community groups to have their say. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Changes to our existing CMA boundaries are proposed in the northwest, where the boundary is based on the Upper Hunter local government area rather than catchment boundaries, resulting in the Bylong, Ulan and Cassilis areas transferring to Central West,â&#x20AC;? said Ms Hooke. Email, 28 Nov 2012 Susan Hooke, Hunter Central-Rivers Catchment Management Authority

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Through-town option preferred for PaciďŹ c Highway upgrade yong mayor Cr Doug Eaton said he was conďŹ dent that the right decision would be made in regard to the future upgrade of the PaciďŹ c Hwy through Wyong, following a meeting with the Roads Ministerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s senior advisors on Thursday, November 15.

Mayor Cr Eaton met with Mr Duncan Gayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s senior advisors at State Parliament House, where he discussed the PaciďŹ c Hwy upgrade and ideas for the Alison Rd and F3 Freeway interchange. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am conďŹ dent Minister Gay will soon be travelling here to announce the results of the State Government study that was undertaken,â&#x20AC;? said Cr Eaton. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And, from the discussions we have had, all indications suggest that the Governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s preferred option is the same as Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s resolution, and that is the through-town option as opposed to a town by-pass. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is the only sensible option on the table, as well as being the most economical option,â&#x20AC;? said Cr Eaton.

also encouraged about discussions surrounding the Wyong Arthouse, a project that had been approved by Council but was awaiting funding. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We met with senior advisors for Arts Minister Mr George Souris and they are well aware of the importance in regard to a new performing arts centre for this region,â&#x20AC;? said Cr Eaton. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Recently, Council received a grant matched by Wyong Drama Group, for a total of $50,000 for retractable seating at the Wyong Memorial Hall. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These are seats that can be transferred to the proposed new Arthouse, which will help cut the overall costs in the long run,â&#x20AC;? said Cr Eaton.

Cr Eaton said the Alison Rd - F3 Interchange was also discussed at length. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There was certainly a lot of positive dialogue regarding the connection of Alison Rd and the Freeway,â&#x20AC;? said Cr Eaton. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We also discussed being able to use the emergency access to head north to Newcastle, and for people to exit and head into Wyong. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Another talking point was the upgrade of Old Maitland Rd to allow people to travel south, which could link in with the work currently being done on the Tuggerah exit. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All of these improvements and ideas would ultimately take the pressure off trafďŹ c through the Wyong Town Centre,â&#x20AC;? said Cr Eaton. Cr Eaton said he was

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dangers at the beach and how to t safe. f stay The Central Coast teams, which included Ocean Beach Surf Life Saving Club members Richard and Mary Grimmond, Peter and Louise Lambeth and their 12-yearold daughter Isobel and Toni and Anthony Jones, went as far away as GrifďŹ th, ACT and the Blue Mountains where they gave 13 presentations in the week. The children learnt about sun safety, safe places to swim, to swim with a friend, how to signal for help, what makes waves, rips, rescue methods, the creatures of the sea and how to treat injuries and where to go to seek help. Online submission, 17 Nov 2012 Louise Lambeth, Ocean Beach Surf Life Saving Club

Council issues asbestos notice Gosford Council has issued a notice to a Umina property owner to clean up an asbestos hazard after receiving complaints about renovations from a tenant occupying the house. A council environmental health ofďŹ cer attended the site to investigate and issued a direction to the owner to ensure all damaged and exposed asbestos was covered or sealed and to have a licensed asbestos contractor remove all loose, damaged and exposed asbestos. The tenantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mother, Ms Genevieve Rose, told Peninsula News that her brother, a builder, had found asbestos scattered around the house during the renovations. She said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;There were no safety precautions taken, no safety wear or ventilation mask, no safety gloves and no warning to anyone who entered the property.â&#x20AC;? She said that she called the real estate agent to warn them. The councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s environmental health co-ordinator Mr Shannon McKiernan said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;If the owner doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t comply with the notice of intent, an order will be served

requiring them to do the work. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If they still donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t comply, Council will undertake the works at the ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s expense.â&#x20AC;? He said the council also had the option to proceed with court action. The notice gave the owner seven days to secure the site and to engage an appropriately licensed contractor. It allowed additional time for the contractor to complete the work. Mr McKiernan said a person could only do their own renovating work where the area of asbestos was under 10 square metres. As a result of the incident, the council has announced it will partner with the Asbestos Diseases Research Institute as part of a week-long national campaign to highlight the dangers of asbestos related diseases caused by inhaling asbestos ďŹ bres while renovating or maintaining homes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t play Renovation Rouletteâ&#x20AC;? is the message that Gosford Council, the Asbestos Diseases Research Institute and the Asbestos Education Committee is sending to residents and ratepayers during national Asbestos Awareness Week which runs from November 26 to 30.

Gosford mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna said Australia has one of the highest rates of asbestosrelated diseases in the world. This was because Australia has been ranked among the top consumers of asbestos cement products per capita. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With almost every home built or renovated before the mid 1980s likely to contain asbestos in one form or another; the third wave of people affected by mesothelioma, one of the asbestos-related diseases, has recently become evident and will continue to rise unless we all start taking seriously the dangers of asbestos when renovating or maintaining our homes,â&#x20AC;? said mayor Cr McKinna. In the past, those affected by asbestos related diseases were exposed to raw ďŹ bres in the mining and manufacturing process (ďŹ rst wave), followed by workers who used asbestos products in the workplace (second wave). The third wave of asbestosrelated diseases predominantly affect people exposed to ďŹ bres during home renovations and maintenance speciďŹ cally handymen and DIYers as well as family members present at the time.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;With the number of people diagnosed with mesothelioma as a direct result of exposure to asbestos during home renovations continuing to rise, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vital that residents take the warnings seriously to protect themselves and their families,â&#x20AC;? mayor Cr McKinna said. The national campaign, supported by the Asbestos Education Committee, aims to change the way Australianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s think about how they manage asbestos in and around the home. Asbestos Education Committee chair Mr Peter Dunphy said whether a home is constructed of brick, ďŹ bro and weatherboard or has exterior cladding, asbestos can be found almost everywhere in and around homes built or renovated before the mid 80s. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Most people canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t tell whether building materials contain asbestos just by looking at them. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Asbestos can be under ďŹ&#x201A;oor coverings such as carpets, linoleum and vinyl tiles, behind wall and ďŹ&#x201A;oor tiles, in cement ďŹ&#x201A;oors, internal and external walls, ceilings, eaves, garages, around hot water pipes, fences, extensions to homes, outdoor toilets and backyard sheds, it could be anywhere.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Before commencing any home maintenance or renovation work, homeowners and renovators, particularly young couples and ďŹ rst home buyers excited about renovating their homes, need to learn about where they might ďŹ nd asbestos in the home and how best to manage it so they can protect themselves and their families from asbestos ďŹ bres. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want them to start thinking smart and safe by visiting asbestosawareness.com.au for information on managing asbestos in and around the home because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not worth the risk,â&#x20AC;? Mr Dunphy said. During Asbestos Awareness Week, Australians are also invited to hold a Blue Lamington Drive to help raise awareness of the dangers of asbestos when renovating and vital funds to support the Asbestos Diseases Research Foundation and the Asbestos Diseases Foundation of Australia. Media Release, 19 Nov 2012 Lawrie McKinna, Gosford Council Media Statement, 15 Nov 2012 Shannon McKiernan, Gosford Council

Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein presented the petition and made the opening address to the discussion. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I acknowledge that we have one of the most beautiful waterfronts in NSW and I would not want to see that ruined, nor do my colleagues in the State Government or on the Gosford City Council,â&#x20AC;? said Mr Holstein. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Gosford Challenge is all about connecting the city and the people with the waterfront so that it can be enjoyed for what it is. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The development of Gosford will happen because it has to happen. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is no choice in the matter for Gosford Council or for the State Government. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The overwhelming majority of the Gosford population will not accept a do-nothing approach, but it is about doing the right thing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Although we are experiencing some growing pains I am conďŹ dent that we have learned from our earlier mistakes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With a spirit of compromise on all sides in the debate we can move our city forward to become a place where people will want to live and where business will thrive as part of a living city,â&#x20AC;? said Mr Holstein. Member for The Entrance

Mr Chris Spence and Member for Wyong Mr Darren Webber also spoke against the petition. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Their statements clearly indicated they did not realise the real purpose of the petition in that the petitioners wished to see the Gosford Waterfront remain as public land and in the public domain with no limitations placed on public access,â&#x20AC;? said GWAG representative Mr Col Hodgson. Members speaking in support of the petition were Member for Canterbury Ms Linda Burney, Member for Cessnock Mr Clayton Barr and Member for Balmain Mr Jamie Parker. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These three speakers were all thoroughly prepared showing they were aware the major concern of GWAG has been the loss of public waterfront land to developers,â&#x20AC;? said Mr Hodgson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They clearly acknowledged the loss of public access would be very difďŹ cult, if not impossible, to reverse.â&#x20AC;? Mr Parker commented, â&#x20AC;&#x153;One thing is clear, we know that alienation of public land, waterfront land in particular, is always done in the interests of developers, but once that land is lost to the public, it is lost foreverâ&#x20AC;?. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Redress at a later stage by demolishing buildings

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n agreement was ofďŹ cially signed by Wyong Council on Sunday, December 2, to sell land that will be developed into the Chinese Cultural Theme Park at Warnervale.

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and reopening spaces is next to impossible.â&#x20AC;? Minister for Planning and Infrastructure Mr Brad Hazzard was the ďŹ nal member to speak. In his speech, he expressed his concern that the buildings in stages two and three would alienate the foreshore.

A result he said neither he nor the community would ďŹ nd comforting. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I promise the people in the gallery that I am absolutely keen to ensure that the Central Coast Development Corporation does not get it wrong, liaises big time with residents in the community, and ďŹ nds a

way to enliven Gosford, but not to the point of detracting from opportunities to access public space on the waterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s edge,â&#x20AC;? said Mr Hazzard. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A balance must be struck. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I acknowledge the effort made by people in the gallery in travelling to Sydney from Gosford.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I hope you take the remarks I have made in good faith and accept my assurance that the Government will keep working with you.â&#x20AC;? Media Release, 29 Nov 2012 Col Hodgson, GWAG

At its ordinary Council meeting on Wednesday, November 28, Council approved the sale of 15.7 hectares of land at Warnervale to the Australian Chinese Theme Park Pty Ltd (ACTP). Council sold the land for $10 million for the purpose of constructing the $500 million Theme Park. Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton signed the agreement to sell the land in front of the Director Consular who was representing the Chinese Consular General Mr Aimin Fu and representatives of the ACTP at the Shanghai Stories Chinese Restaurant in Chatswood. Member for Wyong Mr Darren Webber was also in attendance. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is undoubtedly one of the most momentous occasions in the history of this Council, and the Central Coast,â&#x20AC;? mayor Cr Eaton said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What this proposal will do is turn the Wyong

Mr Aimin Fu, Cr Doug Eaton and Mr Bruce Zhong Shire into a tourist mecca and bring millions of dollarsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; worth of tourism into the area, which will have a ďŹ&#x201A;ow on effect to the entire regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s economy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Outside the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, this has the potential to be among the biggest tourist attractions in the State. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Council is genuinely excited by this project and personally, I cannot

wait for construction to ofďŹ cially start. â&#x20AC;&#x153;By selling this land, we have not only made a signiďŹ cant proďŹ t, but we have set in place a unique and, in time, iconic tourist venture that will beneďŹ t the entire Central Coast. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is indeed a very historic occasion and I congratulate the Council staff and councillors for their support and enthusiasm towards this

project. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I would also like to thank the ACTP for their commitment towards getting this off the ground and realising Wyong Shire was the best area in the country to accommodate such a development. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They are the ones investing the money, Council has merely supported them,â&#x20AC;? said mayor Cr Eaton. It is anticipated that

Villa and a Thanksgiving Temple ACTP chairman Mr Bruce Zhong said he was delighted the land had been secured. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is just the beginning and we will now work hard to start detailed planning work,â&#x20AC;? said Mr Zhong. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is going to be a unique $500 million tourist attraction, employing more than a thousand people and bringing economic prosperity to Wyong Shire. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have received great support from the beginning from the Foreign Affairs OfďŹ ce of the Shanghai Municipal Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Government and OfďŹ ce of Overseas Chinese Affairs of the Shanghai Municipal Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Government. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They twice sent a delegation to visit Wyong and the land. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I would also like to extend my sincere thanks to Wyong Shire Council, mayor Doug Eaton, all the councillors and staff. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Without Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great help and support, we wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have achieved this and I hope we can continue to work closely for the project and for Wyong Shireâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s future prosperity,â&#x20AC;? said Mr Zhong. Media release, 3 Dec 2012 Wyong Council Media

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he Central Coast Sports F e d e r a t i o n Awards were held at Mingara on Saturday, November 17, and celebrated the achievements of the Central Coast sporting community.

of the Year for Surf Life Saving and Graham Arnold won Coach of the Year for football. Junior Sportsperson of the Year went to Jake Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien for Oztag, surf lifesaving and rugby league and runner up was Jack Cogger for rugby league, touch and Oztag. The Junior Encouragement Award went to Connor Watson for Oztag, rugby league and union, Amber Tauroa for Gymnastics and Matthew Graham for freestyle mogul skiing.

See pages 7 to 10 for a special feature on all the winners.

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Naidoo wins NSW Senior Boy of the Year ido Mingara Judo Academy athlete Neeson Naidoo won the Judo NSW Senior Boy of the Year award at the NSW Judo State Awards recently.

Neesonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s award was determined based on accumulated competition points achieved at events

over the last 12 months. The Kido Mingara Judo Academy was also presented with the Judo Federation NSW Inspired Club of the Year award. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Kido coaching team seems to be able to inspire and bring out the best in the local youngsters,â&#x20AC;? said head coach Pete Acciari. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The strong developing

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Wyong Neighbourhood Centre receives $35,000 arts program grant yong Neighbourhood Centre was presented with a $35,000 grant as part of the NSW Arts Funding Program and North Wyong Shire Youth Arts Service rebranding on Tuesday, November 27.

Wyong Neighbourhood Centre was awarded the grant towards its annual arts program to assist with the skills and professional development of local emerging artists and to encourage young people within creative industries in the Wyong Shire. The funds will contribute to the Wyong Neighbourhood Centre's costs for delivering their principal annual program of activities, stimulating local arts and cultural development. The programs support activities that benefit people working in the creative industries and encourage the community to become more engaged

with arts and cultural experiences. They also assist arts and cultural organisations to develop sustainable services and infrastructure that contribute to innovation and excellence in the sector across different art forms. Minister for the Arts Mr George Souris said the Arts Funding Program (AFP) supported a diverse range of activities focusing on live and online audience development and participation, and the capacity to nurture artist creativity and development. “Through this program we are ensuring that NSW remains a global centre for

creativity and innovation, particularly by supporting future generations of artists," said Mr Souris. “This year’s allocation demonstrates the NSW Government's commitment to arts across the State with nearly half of the grants going to organisations in regional NSW. “This support contributes to the profile of NSW as the cultural and creative capital of Australia and provides new opportunities for the people of NSW to participate in arts and cultural activities,” said Mr Souris. Media release, 30 Nov 2012 Jim Lloyd, Office of Darren Webber MP

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Men's Shed donates toys to charity at Christmas event en’s Sheds from across the Central Coast each donated toys to a local charity at a Christmas festivity hosted at Alison Homestead on Wednesday, December 5.

“Each Shed brought 10 toys that were built in the sheds or donated by their members,” said Men’s

Shed Central Coast executive officer Mr Kim Hopkins. Entertainment on

the day included a performance by the Central Coast Ukulele Group, a large group

sing-out from Sing Australia and a show by local entertainer Mr Mike McCarthy. Wyong Cr Bob Graham was in attendance, alongside Member for Wyong Mr Darren

Webber and Gosford Council deputy mayor Cr Bob Ward. “Bob Graham is a long term supporter of the Alison Homestead and is keen to support the development of the

Men’s Shed on the site,” said Mr Hopkins. Media release, 3 Dec 2012 Kim Hopkins, Men’s Sheds Central Coast Inc

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Liesl had been invited to address the Erina Chamber of Commerce at their monthly luncheon and said she was totally unaware that she would be awarded the Keys to the City. Mayor Cr McKinna said that the presentation of the Key to the City was kept secret. “We wanted this award to be a surprise for Liesl. “She has had a wonderful couple of years since beginning her sailing career and hopefully this can be the cherry on top of a very successful 2012. “Following her retirement from wheelchair basketball, she took up sailing in January 2011 and had a rapid rise to success. “Liesl placed third in the 2011 and 2012 World Championships and has taken out multiple

international World Cup meets with her partner Daniel Fitzgibbon in the SKUD 18 Class. “Her strive for Paralympic gold was achieved in London 2012, an effort that both Liesl and the entire Central Coast community should be proud of,” said Cr McKinna. “Liesl has had an international career across two sports, captaining the Australian Women’s Wheelchair Basketball team, picking up silver medals in Sydney and Athens as well as bronze in Beijing. “Her recent success on the water demonstrates her versatility and wide ranging skills as an elite athlete. “She is a fantastic representative of the Central Coast and role model within our community. “Her success at the highest level is the result of hard work and dedication and I hope this award can go some way to show how proud we are of Liesl,” he said. Media Release, 17 Oct 2012 Lawrie McKinna, Gosford Council

Six woodwind students from the Central Coast Conservatorium of Music performed for an audience at Wagstaffe Hall on Sunday, October 28. Each year the Bouddi Society donates a junior and senior woodwind scholarship to the Conservatorium. The winner of the senior award was Alyse Faith who played the ﬁrst movement of Christoph van Gluck’s concerto in G for ﬂute and piano to prolonged applause with her conservatorium tutor Lyn Brislan. Winner of the junior award was Ellora Srivatsava who played Mozart’s Andante in C Major, K315. The Conservatorium also

Mayor McKinna and Key to the City recipient Liesl Tesch

High voltage electricity to go underground Gosford Council has agreed to allow the installation of underground electricity cables in an existing electricity easement in

Australia Ave, Umina. Under the proposal, the existing overhead 66kV transmission feeder main and a new high voltage 11kV cable would be placed

underground to improve reliability and switching in the network. When installed, the 11kV feeder would be underground from the Umina Zone Substation to the

existing underground development in Australia Ave. The project would also remove about 600 metres of overhead high voltage 11kV mains in the vicinity of McEvoy Ave, Bapaume Ave and Priestman Ave. The site of the easement is a drainage reserve and Council has agreed that the terms of the easement be drafted to allow for any underground works on the eastern side of the existing easement to allow for maximum widening of the drain on the western side should the need arise. According to Gosford Council’s director corporate services Mr Nic Pasternatsky, the surface drain is currently at its limit in containing peak ﬂows and would need widening in the future to contain

additional ﬂows and to allow for climate change impacts and possible rock lining. “It is recommended that the underground cable be laid as close as possible to the outer boundaries of the drainage reserve, which is the eastern side under the access track to allow for maximum widening of the drain on the western side,” Mr Pasternatsky stated in the report to Council. Ausgrid has advised that the cable would be laid on the eastern side of Lot 3 within the existing eight metre wide overhead easement which would leave approximately 22 metres from the property on the western side of the drainage reserve to the edge of the existing easement. Gosford Council agenda COR.106, 23 Oct 2012

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City keys for Liesl Tesch Paralympic gold medallist Liesl Tesch of Woy Woy was presented with the Keys to Gosford City by mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna on Wednesday, October 17, in a surprise ceremony at the Erina Leagues Club

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Community bank to pay first dividend Ettalong Beach Community Bank has announced its first dividend to shareholders, through its franchise holding company Ettalong Beach Financial Services Limited. company chairman Mr Mick Gage thanked loyal shareholders at the company’s annual meeting on Thursday, November 8, for their patience as the branch dealt with its start-up phase and then the effects of the global financial crisis on the financial community. Mr Gage said that without the support of the community who rallied together and provided the capital needed, Ettalong Beach would have been without a bank. “History shows that when basic services are not available in small

communities the follow on effect to other businesses can be crushing,” said Mr Gage. In announcing a 2.5 cents per share dividend to be paid in December, Mr Gage noted that although a small dividend, it was in line with the Community Bank’s charter and allowed the board of directors to manage the company’s ﬁnancial position to the beneﬁt of all stakeholders. “With increased business levels and community support, it is hoped that dividend payments will be able to be made annually” said Mr Gage. Media release, 9 Nov 2012 Peter McKeon, Ettalong Beach Community Bank

presents an encouragement award each year with this year’s award presented to Charlotte Boyd for playing Mozart’s Papageno Aria and Bailey’s rhythmical Scooby Du Wup on her saxophone. Other ﬁnalists were Taryn Shaw, Luca Kovak and Jasper Wand. Central Coast Conservatorium principal Mr Patrick Brennan compered the event and tutors David Dallinger and Patrick Brislan assisted him in the judging of the winners. Bouddi Society secretary Mr Mike Chitty, himself a mature age student of the Conservatorium, handed over a cheque for $1000 for next year’s scholarship. Email, 1 Nov 2012 David Dufty, Bouddi Society

Jobs lost as hospital closes heart unit Brisbane Waters Private Hospital has closed its Cardiac Care Unit and Angiography suite after cardiologists decided to take their work to North Gosford Private Hospital. Forty employees have lost their jobs as a result. Their positions were made redundant on Tuesday, November 6. Brisbane Waters Private Hospital general manager Ms Annette Czerkesow said the changes were made following a strategic review, after a decision by interventional cardiologists to consolidate their work at North Gosford Private Hospital. “This decision was not easy, and was only reached after all other possible alternatives had been explored,” said Ms Czerkesow.

She said that staff who were affected by the redundancies were offered support and assistance to plan for the future. Ms Czerkesow said that where possible, redeployment options would be explored for all staff whose jobs had been impacted by the changes. “Brisbane Waters Private Hospital has a long history on the Central Coast, where we have provided quality care since 1978. “This month Brisbane Waters Private Hospital was recognised by HCF, Australia’s largest not for proﬁt health insurer, as being in the top two hospitals across the country in terms of patient satisfaction in relation to the hospital and the medical team. “We are very proud of this achievement and this announcement does not change our commitment to our patients

and our community. “Our specialists will continue to offer a range of surgical specialties including, general surgery, obesity services, orthopaedics, ENT, plastic surgery, gastroenterology, ophthalmology, dental, vascular surgery and other day surgery. “Complementing these surgical services are geriatric and medical care. “Our High Dependency Unit will continue to provide excellent monitoring and specialist nursing care and the hospital has in place 24-hour medical coverage to support surgical and medical patients. “We also have the only dedicated mental health unit on the Central Coast with 30 beds,” said Ms Czerkesow. Media release, 8 Nov 212 Yvette Wright, Brisbane Waters Private Hospital

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Life savers teach beach safety Eight Ocean Beach Surf Life Saving Club life savers participated in an education program with Surf Lifesaving NSW called Beach to Bush from Monday, November 5, to Friday, November 9. The aim of the program was to promote safety to people who visited beaches. Statistics showed that people who live 50km or more away from the Coast account for half of all drownings and that 80 per cent of problems are caused by rips, according to Ocean Beach club publicity ofﬁcer Ms Louise Lambeth. Beach to Bush teaches primary school children in an interactive and fun way how to recognise

Peter Louise and Isobel Lambeth from Ocean Beach Surf Lifesaving Club

Council issues asbestos notice Gosford Council has issued a notice to a Umina property owner to clean up an asbestos hazard after receiving complaints about renovations from a tenant occupying the house. A council environmental health ofﬁcer attended the site to investigate and issued a direction to the owner to ensure all damaged and exposed asbestos was covered or sealed and to have a licensed asbestos contractor remove all loose, damaged and exposed asbestos. The tenant’s mother, Ms Genevieve Rose, told Peninsula News that her brother, a builder, had found asbestos scattered around the house during the renovations. She said: “There were no safety precautions taken, no safety wear or ventilation mask, no safety gloves and no warning to anyone who entered the property.” She said that she called the real estate agent to warn them. The council’s environmental health co-ordinator Mr Shannon McKiernan said: “If the owner doesn’t comply with the notice of intent, an order will be served

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Land and fire management procedures taught in Aboriginal Land Council workshops

arkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council (LALC) is delivering a series of training hot spot workshops for Local Aboriginal Land Councils to assist in land and fire management procedures.

The program is being presented to participants from Mindaribba, Awabakal, Worimi and Bahtabah Local Aboriginal Land Councils, with a number of workshops already completed and five more to be held in the New Year. “Delivering a hot spots program provides fire management knowledge and awareness to land owners. “As the largest land owner on the Central Coast, we have a

responsibility to be both proactive and preventative in our approach to that ownership,” said Darkinjung LALC operations manager Ms Suzanne Naden. “We are also mindful of the need to share information and processes with other Local Aboriginal Land Councils. “In this case, how a fire management plan is developed and implemented. “The NSW Environmental Trust,

through the Office of Environment and Heritage is funding the series workshops and Darkinjung LALC is working with the Departments of State Forests and National Parks, along with the Rural Fire Service to present the program. “This is the first time that all of these agencies have come together to target a program directly with the Local Aboriginal Land Councils to address the responsibilities and requirements of land

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owners. “It is a vital step in not only increasing the level of knowledge across

other Land Councils, but also ensuring the health and welfare of those lands under our control,”

said Ms Naden. Media release, 4 Dec 2012 Louise Duff, Brilliant Logic PR

Community representation in lakes management committee drastically reduced yong Council’s Tuggerah Lakes Estuary Coastal and Floodplain Management Committee will have its membership cut from 12 community representatives to three.

Members of the committee said they were disappointed with the Council move, which they say went ahead without any consultation with members. “Council did not pay the community volunteers the courtesy of discussing the change of time, venue and meeting format or of their intentions to dramatically reduce community representation,” said Tuggerah Lakes Estuary Coastal and Floodplain

Management member Mr Phil Heaton. “Committee meetings have now become hierarchical and community input has been rendered virtually ineffective,” he said. Mr Kevin Armstrong, another member of the committee said, “We are concerned that the new Wyong Shire Council is now making decisions about the Tuggerah Lakes which could be contrary to

the Estuary Management Plan”. “Wrong decisions can cause significant environmental damage and potentially expose ratepayers to risk and legal liability,” said Mr Armstrong. Longest serving committee member Ms Marlene Pennings said, “We are proud that the Estuary Management Plan for Tuggerah Lakes was the first adopted and gazetted

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practice by the Federal environment department, a fact acknowledged by the then mayor, Cr Eaton, in a newspaper article in February 2011. “Earlier this year the Federal Environment Minister Mr Tony Burke paid tribute in Parliament to the work done in and around Tuggerah Lakes,” said Ms Pennings. In his tribute, Mr Burke stated that it had been a “great example of community engagement and a great example of substantial environmental

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yong Council placed the draft Toukley Public Domain Masterplan on exhibition on Friday, November 23, for 28 days, with the plan featuring a number of improvement projects to enhance the image of the Town Centre.

“The draft Masterplan includes a Public Domain Plan with a number of short term improvement projects combined with medium to longer term initiatives,” said Council’s senior strategic planner Mr Jonathan Luke. The draft plan was developed with external stakeholders over four workshops that gave the local business community, residents and Government representatives an opportunity to provide input and direction into the Town Centre’s future. “The valuable input from a number of areas, including people really passionate about Toukley, has enabled us to come up with a plan designed

to improve the public domain and image of the Town Centre,” said Mr Luke. Some of the key projects identified for the next five years and subject to funding, include new entry signage at the approaches to Toukley and the Town Centre, a Toukley ‘Loop’ (from the Town Centre to the Lakes and back) and Town Centre way-finding signage. Other projects include Toukley Loop and Town Centre tree planting, Main St refurbishment including awning and signage repainting, car park links from Main St and north south pedestrian linkage upgrade from the Village Green to the Senior Citizens Centre

along the eastern edge of the car park. “The main focus areas of the Plan provide information and reinforce destinations such as restaurants and shops in the Town Centre,” Mr Luke said. “There is also a lot of emphasis on revitalising the public domain on the Main St, with things like improved paving where needed, landscaping, fresh paint and better signage,” said Mr Luke. The draft Toukley Public Domain Masterplan will be on public exhibition until Friday, December 21. “As we will be approaching the holiday season, Council is happy to receive submissions beyond this date,” said Mr Luke. Media release, 21 Nov 2012 Wyong Council Media

yong Council will investigate options for installing dump and RV sites in the Toukley area, in a bid to make it an “RV friendly town”.

Cr Doug Vincent and the Northern Lakes Regional Business Chamber (NLRBC) approached Council four years ago to consider having a dump site and RV sites in the Toukley area. At an ordinary Council meeting on Wednesday, August 8, of this year, Cr Vincent put a motion

forward to trial a pilot project in the North of the Wyong Shire. It was resolved unanimously that council support the NLRBC in its endeavours to pilot the RV Friendly Town concept. Wyong Council will investigate options for installing the dump sites in consultation and

conjunction will the Chamber and Northern Lakes Disability Tourism Precinct committee. A report will be submitted detailing the feasible sites for the piloting and trialling project. Website, 30 Nov 2012 Northern Lakes Regional Business Chamber website

Kooindah resort wins NSW Tourism Award ercure Kooindah Waters won gold in the category of Business Tourism at the NSW State Tourism Awards, held on Thursday, November 22, at Le Montage.

The Business Tourism category was open to conference facilities and other meeting industry operators, service providers and suppliers who maximised the tourism experience for meetings and business travellers. Mercure Kooindah Waters was up against

six finalists including Business Events Sydney. “These awards confirm what we already know, tourism options on the Central Coast are of a high standard and quality, and can compete confidently against the best NSW has to offer,” said Central Coast Tourism CEO Ms Robyne Abernethy.

Mercure Kooindah Waters is now a finalist in the Australian Tourism Awards that recognises and promotes excellence in tourism. The awards are scheduled to take place in Hobart in February. Media release, 23 Nov 2012 Leeanne Dyer, Central Coast Tourism

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Council supports Pacific Link to become a Tuggerah rezoning for self-funded developer major retailer ocal community housing provider for Wyong Shire, Pacific Link, has announced plans to become a self-funded developer following the announcement of its best ever results at this year’s annual general meeting held in Gosford. “What this shows is

yong Council has supported a rezoning proposal which could eventually see an Officeworks business built at Tuggerah.

The proposed Officeworks is planned to be constructed on the corner of Johnson Rd and Tuggerah Straight, and is a $3 million investment in the Shire. “This is terrific news for the Shire,” Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton said. “This Council has hit the ground running as far as our aim of creating local jobs is concerned, and this is simply a further endorsement of our promise to focus on economic development in the Shire. “Tuggerah - Wyong is fast becoming the northern capital of the Central Coast and I am sure Officeworks recognises this fact and many more large retailers will follow their lead. “I am delighted that a company as reputable as Officeworks can see potential in investing $3 million into opening a business in Wyong Shire. “However, I’m

more delighted at the prospect of 50 local jobs being created by the construction of this wellknown business,” said mayor Cr Eaton. Council resolved to fast track the rezoning request by referring it to the State Government’s Gateway process, seeking permission to vary Council’s Local Environmental Plan to allow the development to proceed to the next stage. Presently, the land Officeworks wishes to develop is zoned Light Industrial, and this needs to be rezoned to Centre Support to permit the proposed use. The land was originally proposed to be rezoned as part of the Draft Wyong Local Environmental Plan, 2012, however, Council has undertaken to progress this as a separate spot rezoning request in order to secure the Officeworks development for the Shire.

our willingness to work with businesses for the benefit of the Shire and our residents,” Cr Eaton said. “In the Central Coast Regional Strategy, the Tuggerah - Wyong area is identified as a major centre with a focus on employment generation. “This proposal also supports the vision of 45,000 new jobs for the region over the next 25 years, with more than 5,000 of those jobs in the Tuggerah - Wyong area. “This is tremendous news for local residents, especially those who wish to secure a job locally as opposed to commuting to Sydney or Newcastle. “We will continue to work hard, as a Council, to ensure we focus on economic development and attracting major companies like this to the Shire,” said Cr Eaton. Media release, 29 Nov 2012 Wyong Council Media

A not for profit organisation, Pacific Link works with government to provide and manage housing for those most in need in the Central Coast. The organisation entered into agreement with Wyong Council in May. Speaking at the meeting, where Pacific Link announced record retained earnings for the 2011-12 year, was newly re-elected chairman Mr David Bacon who said Pacific Link now aimed to become a Class One provider; a classification that would allow Pacific Link to develop new projects that include community and social housing. “The Central Coast and Hunter regions already lag behind the rest of the state, with 20% fewer properties set aside for community and social housing,” said Mr Bacon. “While the NSW

Pacific Link chairman Mr David Bacon

Government will always be the major supplier of community housing, the high rate of demand means government often can’t keep up. “If we need additional housing, and we do, providers like Pacific Link need to get involved,” said Mr Bacon. Pacific Link now manages more than 850 properties through the Central Coast and Lower

Hunter, including 66 for people with disabilities. Since being appointed Chairman just over three years ago, Mr Bacon has appointed a skills-based board, strengthened corporate governance and appointed an executive team and staff that thrives on change and innovation. “The federal, state, and local governments will always be the major players,” said Mr Bacon. “But we can make a difference by managing efficiently and selffunding new projects of our own. “We’re here to make a positive difference by working with others. “But we can’t, and don’t expect the government to foot the bill for every brick and rose-bush on the way.” Media release, 26 Nov 2012 Keith Gavin, Pacific Link Housing

Long Jetty Masterplan community forum held yong Council held a community forum to discuss the Long Jetty Masterplan at Long Jetty Senior Citizens Centre on Monday, December 3.

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The community was given the opportunity to select individuals to be representatives at future workshops as part of a Stakeholder Working Group. The workshops are scheduled to start in February. “This Improvement Masterplan is ultimately about setting in place a framework that will revitalise the Long Jetty town centre,” said

stakeholders can deliver and there will be careful consideration of how we will implement these projects,” said Mr Bowditch. A strong focus of the project will be to develop opportunities that take advantage of the lake foreshore and the retail strip along The Entrance Rd. Council will also provide an opportunity

for the public to have input into the project by completing a community survey, which will provide a snapshot for Council and consultants to use the information as part of the Masterplan process. The survey will run over December and January. Media release, 28 Nov 2012 Wyong Council Media

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Killarney Vale actor named Asbestos Awareness Ambassador

Students learn about safe partying and driving ear 11 students at Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College, The Entrance Campus, were selected to participate in the Tuggerah Lakes Liquor Accord’s Making Partying and Driving Safer program on Friday, November 16.

There were presentations from the police, ambulance officers, hotel staff, lawyers and guests who spoke about their lives and how they were able to turn their bad drug and alcohol habits around. There were also some confronting videos of accidents caused by alcohol and drugs, texting while driving and applying make-up while driving.

Lindsay Farris, Scott McGregor, John Jarratt and Don Burke

ctor Mr Lindsay Farris of Killarney Vale has been named ranked among the top an Asbestos Awareness Ambassador along with television consumers of asbestos personalities Mr Don Burke, Mr Scott Cam, Mr John Jarratt cement products per capita. Asbestos can be found and Mr Scott McGregor.

in theatre and film, and chair of the National Youth Theatre Company Foundation, will feature in the television and radio service announcements as well as print ads and posters for the campaign. “Young people can often struggle to understand the risks associated with asbestos,” said Mr Farris. “They can often feel somewhat immune or distanced from it, thinking that it’s something that

affected their grandparent’s generation, and this in itself is a real concern. “When you’re getting into DIY or renovation work around the house, asbestos needs to be at the top of everyone’s mind, no matter how old or how young,” said Mr Farris. With almost every Australian home built or renovated before 1987 likely to contain asbestos in one form or another, the third wave of people affected by mesothelioma (an incurable asbestosrelated cancer), will continue to rise unless Australians start taking seriously the dangers of asbestos when renovating or maintaining their homes. Australia has one of the highest rates of asbestos related diseases in the world, most likely because Australia has also been

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Mr Farris has teamed up with some of Australia’s best known home and lifestyle entertainers to support the work of the Asbestos Diseases Research Institute (ADRI) and the Asbestos Education Committee (AEC) in launching Asbestos Awareness Week. The national campaign aims to fight the third wave of asbestos-related cancers. Mr Farris, an actor

under floor coverings such as carpets, linoleum and vinyl tiles, behind wall and floor tiles, in cement floors, internal and external walls, ceilings, eaves, garages, around hot water pipes, fences, extensions to homes, outdoor toilets, dog kennels and backyard sheds. The national campaign supported by the Asbestos Education Committee, aims to change the way Australian’s think about how they manage asbestos in and around the home. “I urge anyone thinking about undertaking any maintenance or renovations to visit asbestosawareness.com. au to learn about where asbestos might be found in their home and how best to manage it,” said Mr Farris. Media release, 30 Nov 2012 Clare Collins, Insight Communications

Among the guest speakers was an inmate from Muswellbrook Detention Centre who gave an insight into life in gaol. The Campus organised a de-briefing session after lunch to enable students and teachers to talk through what they had seen and learnt. Website, 19 Nov 2012 Noel Heaps, Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College, The Entrance Campus

Olympic gymnast and diver promotes physical activity ustralian Olympic gymnast and diver Alexandra Croak visited Brooke Avenue Public School and Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College, Berkeley Vale Campus, on Tuesday, December 4.

Croak spoke at Brooke Avenue’s assembly and Berkeley Vale’s Sports Presentation Day as part of the Premier’s Sporting Challenge, which promoted the benefits of physical activity among young people. A Challenge ambassador, Croak also spoke to the students about the importance of physical activity in overall health. The Challenge was launched in 2007 and was open to all NSW public school students. Last year, more than 191,000 students from 1,006 schools took part in

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Isabell met wild dolphins thanks to the Make a Wish Foundation Killarney Vale girl has had her wish to travel to the Monkey Mia Resort in Western Australia granted by Cadbury and the Make a Wish Foundation.

Isabell Lyons, who suffers from acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, was granted her wish to meet wild dolphins on Monday, November 5. Isabell, who turns five on Sunday, December 9, attends preschool in both Killarney Vale and Bateau Bay. “Isabell was diagnosed with her illness in July 2009 when she was 18 months old,” said Isabell’s mother Ms Erin Lyons. “When she was first diagnosed, she had six months’ worth of intense chemotherapy before she moved on to maintenance, where she had oral chemotherapy. “During her maintenance, she relapsed and had another six months’ worth of chemotherapy and then she had eight doses of radiation and a stem cell transplant at Westmead

children’s Hospital. “It’ was a pretty hard time; my little boy has been shipped around to relatives and I’ve had to give up my career. “Isabell has handled the treatment pretty good for what she’s been through, she’s been amazing. “Isabell loves the beach and anything marine; she had an absolute ball and it meant everything to me for her to have the opportunity, it meant she got to be a kid again,” said Ms Lyons. Isabell’s trip to the Monkey Mia Resort was organised through a new partnership between Make a Wish Australia and Cadbury, who have committed a three year partnership with the Foundation which will see them donate at least $250,000 this Christmas. Consumers can help Cadbury and the Make

a Wish Foundation grant wishes to children with life threatening illnesses by purchasing chocolate products from the specialised Cadbury Christmas Make a Wish Little Wishes range. Part of each sale from the products will go directly to Make a Wish Australia. “Make a Wish Australia is delighted to have the support of Cadbury this Christmas through the Little Wishes chocolates and special Cadbury Christmas range,” said Make a Wish Australia CEO Ms Vici Funnell. “This exciting partnership will help to grant the cherished wishes of children and young people with life threatening illnesses. Elyse Gunner, 4 Dec 2012 Interviewee: Erin Lyons Media release, 29 Nov 2012 Jannah Flockhart, AMPR

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Carols sung by Candlelight by Wyong students yong Christian Community School hosted a Carols by Candlelight concert on Monday, November 26.

“A thunderous applause rang out as students from Year 1 to Year 9 showcased what they have been learning over the past 12 months with our private tutor Mr Phil Stein,” said principal Mr Ian Liney. “Some students were making their stage debuts while some veterans of the stage gave the younger students something to aspire to. “Our creative arts leaders, Emily Hendry and Isaac Creanor, did a fabulous job of compering the evening and over 50 parents, friends and family members enjoyed celebrating,” said Mr Liney.

tudents from Gorokan High School and Northlakes Public School competed in the Schools Spectacular along with 3,600 other public school students at Sydney Entertainment Centre from Friday, November 23, to Saturday, November 24.

Newsletter, 28 Nov 2012 Ian Liney, Wyong Christian Community School

Memorandum of Understanding signed to support Children’s Services students yong Council and TAFE NSW Hunter Institute have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to formalise their working relationship aimed at supporting Children’s Services

students.

C o u n c i l ’ s organisational development partner Ms Linda Sutton said the MOU formalised the existing partnership to offer development opportunities to those interested in working in childcare. “We’ve had a successful relationship with TAFE NSW over the last two years and we wanted to make sure our partnership continued,” said Ms Sutton. “As part of the agreement, TAFE NSW will continue to support

Gorokan and Northlakes schools participate in Schools Spectacular

Council by providing training and assessment to our Care and Education trainees, which makes sure they are trained to a high quality.” Council has six Little Coast Kids Care and Education Centres located at Kanwal, Toukley, San Remo, Berkeley Vale, Killarney Vale and Wyong. Students undertaking a Children’s Services course through TAFE could now be supported by Council through work experience at one of Council’s Little Coast

Kids Care and Education Centres, at no cost to Council or the student. This gives students the hands on experience they require to complete their studies as well as an understanding of what it is like to work with children. “This is a fantastic initiative that will help provide education and training to Central Coast jobseekers looking for a career in childcare,” said Ms Sutton. Media release, 30 Nov 2012 Wyong Council Media

This year’s theme was Our Time, with relieving director Ms Sonja Benson commenting that this year’s show had ranked up with the best of the 29 Schools Spectaculars. “Our theme, Our Time, was inspired by the Stephen Sondheim song and the performers really lived up to that inspiration,” said Ms Benson. “Mr Sondheim wrote from New York encouraging the students in the Schools Spectacular. “They performed as if they were those he wrote about; the movers, the shakers, those we will read about in tomorrow’s

papers. “The Schools Spectacular is more than just a show like no other, for each of the 3,600 students who play some part in the event, it is an experience like no other. “There is no doubt it contributes to their success in school, work and life. “They learn valuable lessons, such as collaborating with others, striving for goals, attaining new heights and sharing the success of a job well done. “Teamwork, working co-operatively with others and playing a part in the success of an enterprise

are not only attributes they can take into life, but they were fundamental to making this Schools Spectacular one of the best ever. “Everyone was a star in this year’s Schools Spectacular,” Ms Benson said. “Whether a featured artist, chorister, musician, dancer, foyer entertainer, teacher, member of the production team or one of the HSC VET Industries Studies team, the show’s success depended on them,” said Ms Benson. Media release, 26 Nov 2012 Grant Hatch, NSW Department of Education and Training

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Wyong students Claire Cantwell wins compete in Youth of the public speaking Year competition

scholarship

wo students have represented Wyong Christian Community School in the Youth of the Year Competition organised by the Lions Club.

“Aliesha Gates and Grace George were sponsored by different Lions branches so that they didn’t have to compete against each other in the early rounds of the public speaking section of the competition,” said principal Mr Ian Liney. Aliesha is being sponsored by the Lions Club of Wyong and

Grace is being sponsored by the Lions Club of Gwandalan. Aliesha competed in the public speaking section of the competition on Monday, November 19, at Toukley Golf Club, and Grace competed on Tuesday, November 27, at Gwandalan Bowling Club. “Both girls spoke brilliantly and managed

to win their respective sections of the competition against six other high schools from around the Central Coast. “They will now move through to round two of the competition, which takes place in February next year,” said Mr Liney. Newsletter, 28 Nov 2012 Ian Liney, Wyong Christian Community School

Literacy and leadership lessons for Toukley students

tudents from Toukley Public School participated in a literacy and leadership day on Friday, November 23, at the NRL Headquarters in Paddington.

The program was called Dream, Believe, Achieve and had a variety of literacy activities focused on making good choices, setting goals and

establishing confidence and self-esteem. “NRL players past and present spoke to the children about the value of hard work, commitment,

leadership and success,” said principal Ms Narelle Armour. Newsletter, 29 Nov 2012 Narelle Armour, Toukley Public School

Claire Cantwell and Colin Pyke

student from Toukley Public School has won the Lion Peter Foster Memorial Public Speaking Scholarship.

Claire Cantwell was announced as the winner of the scholarship at an assembly held on Monday, November 26. Claire has won $700 worth of vouchers to use for educational purposes at high school.

“Toukley Public School is thrilled that our school was chosen to be the recipient of this annual scholarship,” said principal Ms Narelle Armour. “Thank you to Colin

Pyke from the Lions Club and to Mrs Foster who has donated this award in her husband’s memory.” Newsletter, 29 Nov 2012 Narelle Armour, Toukley Public School

Orientation day held for 200 future St Peter’s students group of 200 future 2013 Year 7 students toured St Peter’s Catholic College at Tuggerah as part of an orientation day.

“They were a very bright and enthusiastic group who were well cared for by Mr Cannon and Mrs McKensey,” said principal Mr Tony

McCudden. “It was a good opportunity for those who may have been apprehensive about commencing their

secondary education to become a little bit more comfortable with the idea of becoming a St Peter’s student. “We enjoyed the

opportunity to welcome these students and look forward to working with them further in the coming years,” said Mr McCudden. Newsletter, 21 Nov 2012 Tony McCudden, St Peter’s Catholic College

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61st Mardi Gras festival enjoyed despite hot weather

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he 61st annual Tuggerah Lakes Mardi Gras Festival was held in Memorial Park at The Entrance on Saturday, December 1.

“The weather was hot but families still came out to enjoy the free entertainment,” said The Entrance Town Centre Management event

organiser Ms Donna Judge. “Entertainment throughout the afternoon was very well received with headliners The Born

Mardi Gras Queen and Runner up

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Christina Aguilera. “The Chipmunks entertained the children as did the wonderful performance from the DFX Dance Studio and DJ Ant showed off his DJ skills. “Many gathered on the foreshore to watch

the Ducks for Bucks race and Santa arrived to light the huge Christmas tree followed by a fantastic fireworks display. “Overall, the Mardi Gras was a great afternoon with some great talent on display in the Memorial Park,” said Ms Judge.

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Carols by Candlelight at The Entrance on Christmas Eve he annual Carols by Candlelight Celebrations will be held on encouraged to sing along Christmas Eve Monday, December 24, at Memorial Park, The to their favourite Carols, with song booklets Entrance.

“The traditions of Christmas will be kept alive with traditional Carols performed by the Tuggerah Lakes Show Band; there will also be a special guest for the kids,” said The Entrance Town Centre Management event’s organiser Ms Donna Judge. “JB Dance will start the Christmas Celebrations at 6pm with a Children’s Christmas dance spectacular. “Join in for some tap dancing experience from the Happy Feet 2 gang at 6:30pm on Memorial Park stage then a meet and greet from 7:30pm for fun and photos,” she said. Dutch Courage will perform on stage at 7:10pm.

Leanne Peters. Santa and Mrs Claus are rumoured to be taking time out of their busy schedule to greet the crowd at approximately 8:40pm. Audiences will be

The main focus of the evening will be the traditional Carols performed by the Tuggerah Lakes Show Band, with special guest appearances from Lambeth Bennett and

available to purchase on the night. To complete the festivities, a fireworks display will be held at 9pm Media release, 3 Dec 2012 Donna Judge, The Entrance Town Centre Management

Community volunteers placed on Hidden Treasures Honour Roll ong term Wyong community volunteers Ms Marlene Pennings and Ms Barbara Roach received certificates and were welcomed onto the 2012 Hidden Treasures Honour Roll at an ordinary Council meeting held on Wednesday, November 28.

The Hidden Treasures Honour Roll celebrates women volunteers in the community. Ms Pennings was the driving force behind establishment of The Entrance North Dunecare Group, the Tuggerah Lakes Estuary Management Committee (on which she served for 10 years) and Wycare.

Santa and Mrs Clause at last year’s event

Ms Roach has worked to establish the Gwandalan Community Garden from being an initial idea to becoming a community meeting place that is now an example of how a good community garden can be run. Email, 28 Nov 2012 Wyong Council Media

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3on3 event held he National Indigenous 3on3 Basketball and Hip Hop Challenge was held at the Bateau Bay PCYC on Friday, November 23.

Over 60 teams, and over 200 young people from Wyong schools participated in the event. The event featured a 3on3 basketball tournament, rapping and break dancing lessons, art workshops, a dance competition and a health expo. 3on3 community engagement manager Ms Medika Thorpe said the event was well-received by the community. “The community was so excited about the event, extremely supportive and the kids had a fabulous time. "There were over 60 teams, which was a wonderful turn out in this community. “Aunty Bronwyn Chambers welcomed us

to country accompanied by her grandson who played the didgeridoo,” said Ms Thorpe. Member for Dobell Mr Craig Thomson and Member for the Entrance Mr Chris Spence also attended the opening ceremony. “The Kanwal Aboriginal Girls Dance Group performed a traditional - contemporary piece followed by the angelic voice of young singer - dancer Laila Lake singing My Island Home," said Ms Thorpe. “We also had the Jump Rope for Heart kids performing a skipping performance." Ms Thorpe said the dance breakoff competition was just one of the exciting parts of a

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Christmas lights display at 59 Elsiemer St, Long Jetty, will be switched on for the remainder of the year between 8pm and 10pm to raise money for Give me 5 for Kids.

Ms Lenare Sorensen and Mr Brad Fergusson of Lenrie’s Christmas Lights have been decorating their home and lawn with Christmas lights for charity for four years. Consisting of a 2.5 metre tall weeping willow tree and a three kilometre long rainbow serpent, alongside various other hand sculpted designs, Ms Sorensen and Mr Fergusson’s display uses thousands of LED lights. Last year $400 was raised for Give me 5 for Kids, with the pair hoping to exceed that and make $1,000 this Christmas. Following numerous enquiries from visitors at their display last year, Ms Sorensen compiled a list of hundreds of Christmas light displays across the Central Coast. The list was then mapped out and shared

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yong councillors have approved a $100,000 sponsorship to support the Central Coast Mariners in their bid to secure David Beckham for a 10 game stint.

“The Mariners are already great ambassadors for the Central Coast and we are happy to support them,” said Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton. “However, there’s no doubt the whole Central Coast would be thrust into the International spotlight if David Beckham decided to play for the Mariners. “The doors this could open to an international tourism market is a mouth-watering prospect for local operators. “Having a sporting personality as big as David Beckham representing the Central Coast would bring instant international attention to our region. “This would have an

enormous flow-on effect as far as tourism and our local economy is concerned. “In world sport, names don’t come much bigger than David Beckham and that’s why I am prepared to support any package to lure him to the Central Coast. “In a 10 game stint, the Mariners have something like seven games at home so any money that did go towards this bid would be money well spent,” said mayor Cr Eaton. Council’s Employment and Economic Development Committee (EEDC) have officially supported the bid to bring Beckham to the Central Coast. The EEDC, which comprises five Wyong

Shire councillors, recommended the request for $100,000 as part of the consortium of negotiations to help entice the English soccer superstar. “If David Beckham decides to play elsewhere in the A League, then nobody has lost anything but we need to be in there to give the Mariners every support possible in signing such a sporting icon,” said mayor Cr Eaton. “The Central Coast community would welcome him with open arms.” Media release, 22 Nov 2012 Wyong Council Media Media Council summary, 28 Nov 2012 Wyong Council Media

The Wyong Diary For events in post code areas 2258, 2259, 2261, 2262 and 2263 Thursday December 6 Christmas memorial service, White Lady Funerals Chapel, Charmhaven Sporting grant seminar, Wyong Council Chambers

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Spencer, Wyong Anglican Church Monday December 24 Carols by Candlelight, Memorial Park The Entrance

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he Central Coast Academy of Sport’s 2012-13 Golf program is changing its structure from its previous seasons, following the commencement of training at Kooindah Waters on the weekend of November 24 and 25.

Instead of running over a usual six to nine month period, with regular weekly or fortnightly training sessions, the program will be condensed into four months with training and education sessions held at three two day camps and finalising with the ClubsNSW Regional Academy Games in Illawarra in April.

The 17 selected athletes commenced their training schedule with a two day session. The weekend commenced with an orientation ceremony where the athletes were inducted into the Academy and issued with their Academy uniforms in the presence of Jack Newton Junior Golf Foundation Hunter-

Central Coast manager Mark Ingrey, Junior Golf Hunter territory manager Jack Newton and Kooindah Waters director of golf Mr David Lulham, together with Central Coast Academy of Sport golf coaches and staff. Media release, 30 Nov 2012 Ray Sandell, Central Coast Academy of Sport

MANGROVE DISTRICT MARKET

Cnr Wisemans Ferry and Waratah Roads - Mangrove Mountain 9th December - 8.30am - 3.30pm - 2nd Sunday of each Month

Special Cultural and Historical Knowledge Day Aboriginal Foods - Attending all day - aboriginal arts & craft; as well as Mcodile; kangaroo; bush tucker desserts; cookies & preserves. European Foods & Stalls - organic fruit & vegetables; local produce - jams, pickles, honey, eggs. Also native plant stalls 9:00 - Opening - Welcome to Country - Gavi Duncan - Introduce - Kaye Williams 9:15 - The Ganang Dancers, Scottish Country Dancers & the Central Coast Bush Dancers 9:45 - MORNING TEA 10:00 - Culture Talk - Gavi Duncan 10:30 - European History Talk - Marilyn Wood 11:00 - 12:00 - LUNCH - Aboriginal Foods & Stalls - crocodile; kangaroo; bush tucker desserts; cookies & preserves. European Foods & Stalls organic fruit & vegetables; local produce - jams, pickles, honey, eggs. 12:00 - 2:00 Ironbark Reserve Walk - Deb Swan & volunteers - Plant & Weed ID & Removal 3:00 - MARKET CLOSING

Every bequest brings us closer to a cure for cancer. Thanks to medical research cancer survival rates have increased by 25% in the last 25 years. Your bequest to the Cancer Council NSW will help fund more research which could help us defeat cancer within this child’s lifetime. The power to save more lives is in your hands.

SUBJECT TO CHANGE Funded by Gosford City Council - Cultural Development

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