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Marlene Pennings is Citizen of the Year s Marlene Pennings of The Entrance North was named Wyong Shire’s Citizen of the Year at the Wyong Council Civic Centre on Thursday, January 24.

The evening also paid tribute to other members of the Wyong Shire community who have aided others through a service. Guests heard that, over the past 12 years, Ms Pennings was responsible for obtaining almost $1 million in grants to help the community. Ms Penning’s work has included driving roles with Coastcare The Entrance North, the Tuggerah Lakes Estuary, Coastline and Flood Plain Management Committee, The Entrance Community Precinct Committee, The Entrance North Progress Association and Wycare. Ms Pennings has also volunteered her

time for many other community causes including the Wyong Shire Community Nursery, Tuggerah Lakes Reserve Trust, Wycare-CEN Liaison Committee, Landcare, the steering committee for Empowering Aboriginal Women and Wyong Shire Council’s Vision Committee. Last year Marlene was included on the Hidden Treasures Honour Roll, organised by the NSW Department of Primary Industries to highlight the work of outstanding volunteers in regional and rural areas. Wyong Shire Council’s Australia Day award for a Business Person went to Mr Don Dagger. The Community

Volunteer Award went to Mr Allen Currie and the Youth of the Year award went to Ms Rachel Davis. Other winners included Brackets and Jam event stalwart Ms Julie Smith in the Arts and Culture division, martial artist Mr John Gill in the Sportsperson of the Year category, Mr Tim Silverwood from the Take 3-A Clean Beach Initiative won the Environment Award and both the Central Coast Outreach Service and TNC Lakes Food Care shared the honours for outstanding Community service organisation. Media release, 25 Jan 2013 Wyong Council Media

Ms Marlene Pennings and mayor Cr Doug Eaton

Central Coast airport ruled out “The NSW Central Coast which is inister for the Central Coast Mr Chris Hartcher has rejected to increase capacity has why we need to ensure a proposal to build an airport on the Central Coast, including at Sydney Airport to Government the existing Sydney written to the Federal boost effi ciency. a proposed site at Bushells Ridge in Wyong Shire.

Mr Hartcher has instead called on the Federal Members for Dobell and Robertson to support the joint approach of the NSW Government to boost efficiency at Sydney Airport.

“The NSW Government does not support a second airport in the Sydney basin whether it’s Wilton, Badgerys Creek or the Central Coast,” said Mr Hartcher.

“We will not support a proposal that dumps aircraft noise on the families of the Central Coast. “The NSW Government announced plans late last year

“While Sydney Airport is a matter for the Commonwealth, we want to see maximum efficiency achieved at the facility because the economy of NSW depends on it.

Government proposing a joint approach addressing aviation capacity and operational improvements. “The NSW Government does not support an airport on the

Airport asset is being fully utilised,” said Mr Hartcher. Media release, 17 Jan 2013 Caroline Hutcherson, Office of Chris Hartcher MP

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Wyong services directory Ambulance, Police, Fire 000 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Organisations Aboriginal Legal Service 8842 8000 Community Options 4351 3388 Bungree Aboriginal Association 4397 7700 Mingaletta 4342 7515 Aboriginal Home Care 4352 1153 Drug & Alcohol rehab 4388 6360 Respite Care Options 4351 3388 Eleanor Duncan Aboriginal Health 4351 1040 Darkinjung Local Land Council 4351 2930

Accommodation Dept. of Housing Wyong 4352 4400 Wyong accomodation support program 4351 0365 Pacific Link Com Housing 4324 7617 Samaritans Youth Services 4351 1922 Youth Accom Hotline 1800 424 830 Temporary Accommodation 1800 152 152

Animal Rescue Wires 1300 094 737

Family Relationship Advice Line 1800 050 321 Family Drug Support 1300 368 186 G-line - Gambling Helpline 1800 633 635 Credit Helpline 1800 808 488 Child Support Agency 13 12 72 Australian Injury Helpline 1800 223 363 Veteran Affairs Network 1300 551 918 Mens Domestic Violence 1800 000 599 Sexual Assault Resource 1800 199 888 Gay and Lesbian Counselling 1800 184 527 Gay and Lesbian Support 1800 249 377 Youth Sexuality Network 4320 2856 Vietnam Veterans 1800 043 503 Victims Support Services 1800 633 063 Translation and Interpreting Service 13 14 50

Family and Relationships Parents Helpline 132 055 Oasis Youth Centre 4353 9799 Horizons (For families) 4333 5111 Interrelate - Family Relationships 1300 736 966

Health Wyong Hospital 4394 8000 Cancer Hotline 131 120 Mental Health info Service 1300 794 991 Beyond Blue (Depression) 1300 22 4636

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

Community Women’s Health Centre 4351 1152

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

Police Assistance Line 131 444 Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 Wyong Police Station 4356 6099 Energy Australia 13 13 88 Gas Emergency 131 909 Wyong Shire Council 4350 5555 Marine Rescue - Central Coast 4325 7929 SES - Storm and Flood Emergency 132 500

Welfare Services Donnison St. Restaurant 4325 3540 Horizons Family Services 4334 3377 Meals on Wheels Wyong - 4333 6942 Department of Community Services Wyong - 4352 6500 The Salvation Army 4325 5733 Samaritans Emergency Relief 4393 2450

Crisis Services and Helplines Lifeline - 24 hr. 13 11 14 Suicide Helpline 1800 191 919 Kids Helpline 1800 551 800 Parents Helpline 13 20 55 Indigenous Call Centre 136 380

St Vincent De Paul Society HELPLINE 4323 6081

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yong Regional Chronicle and Earth Central are giving two lucky readers the chance to win one of two double passes to see young US music group Tuba Skinny.

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Memorandum of Understanding to bring a University of Newcastle presence to the Gosford CBD has been signed by the NSW Government’s Central Coast Regional Development Corporation (CCRDC) and the University.

The Central Coast region’s proportion of 25 to 34 year olds with a Bachelor degree is approximately 15%, falling below the national average of 27%. “The presence of the University of Newcastle in Gosford would be a positive move toward offering more tertiary education options for local residents,” said Minister for the Central Coast, Mr Chris Hartcher. “Research commissioned by the Central Coast Regional Development Corporation indicated that extending higher education on the Central Coast could lead to a boost in participation in university study in the region. “The need for a university presence in the Gosford CBD has also been clearly identiﬁed by the community and is reﬂected in research developed as part of the Gosford City Centre Masterplan. “This is an important step forward in the ongoing revitalisation of Gosford. “A university presence can have a hugely positive impact on a community, bringing an economic and social boost to surrounding areas,” said Mr Hartcher. University of Newcastle vice-chancellor Professor Caroline McMillen said building a highly skilled

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2013 Category Winners (L-R) Brad Cardis representing Avoca Beachside Markets (Community Event), Rebecca Bennett (Sport), Rhys Zorro (Youth), Gosford City Australia Day Committee chairman Cr Jim Macfadyen, Liesl Tesch (2013 Gosford City Citizen of the Year), Gosford mayor CrLawrie McKinna, Pauline Wright (Volunteer – Individual), Jason van Genderen (Arts, Culture and Entertainment) and Christine Lavers representing Umina Beach Surf Life Saving Club (Volunteer – Group)

he annual Gosford City Australia Day Community Awards ceremony was held at the Erina Centre on Saturday, January 19, which saw two local sportspeople and one local sporting organisation recognised.

Liesl Tesch was awarded Citizen of the Year for her contribution to the sporting sector while Rebecca Bennet was awarded the Sport award for achieving great results in her chosen ﬁeld of physical culture. Umina Surf Life Saving Club won the Volunteer (group) award for providing crucial surf lifesaving services to the community for the past 53 years.

Mayor of Gosford Cr Lawrie McKinna congratulated all winners and nominees at this year’s event. “Nominees across all categories in this year’s Awards have worked hard for causes they believe in which have signiﬁcantly contributed to our local community. “These Awards give us a chance to say thank you

for making Gosford City a better place to live and work and let them (the nominees) know their hard work and passion has not gone unnoticed,” said mayor Cr McKinna. Featuring young local performers and proceeded over by Gosford City Town Crier Mr Stephen Clarke as Master of Ceremonies, the Awards have become an integral event on the

Gosford City calendar. Australia Day Committee chairman Cr Jim Macfadyen said winners at this year’s Awards excelled in their respective ﬁelds. “Judging is always a difﬁcult task for the Panel as so many people have done so much. “Winners of the 2013 Australia Day Community Awards have helped to enrich our community in a

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number of ways and this is a small way the citizens of Gosford City can say thank you,” said Cr Macfadyen. Nominations for Sport were Rebecca Bennett, Liesl Tesch and Laura Vilensky and nominations for Volunteer (Group) were Peninsula Women’s Health Centre Volunteers, Matcham Public Hall and Umina Surf Life Saving Club.

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workforce through quality education was a priority for the University. “An important focus for the University is to provide more opportunities for people from all walks of life with ability and determination to enter and succeed in higher education,” Professor McMillen said. “Through the presence in Gosford, the University will offer enabling courses that prepare students to thrive at university. “The preparatory courses will be targeted to meet skills gaps in the region to ensure the University’s Gosford presence contributes to the economic and social development of the Central Coast. “Contributing to the region’s growth and development, the University

will also participate in a ‘research and innovation hub’ where our academics and postgraduate researchers can connect with local business to share ideas and foster new knowledge. “The University has a long and demonstrated commitment to providing ﬁrst-rate education to communities on the Central Coast through our campus at Ourimbah. “We are delighted to be building on this commitment through the establishment of a presence in Gosford,” said Professor McMillen. Gosford Council mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna has also welcomed the announcement and said establishing a university presence in the city centre will go a long way to revitalising Gosford as the

capital of the Central Coast. “A university campus in the heart of Gosford will be a key driver for economic growth and vitality within the Gosford CBD and as such for the Central Coast as a whole. “A university presence will bring people and dollars into the city, attract business and investment and go a long way in helping re-establish Gosford as our regional capital,” said mayor Cr McKinna. The mayor said greater opportunities for higher education at a local level would also help to keep young people in our area and assist in preventing the ‘brain drain’ to the big cities. “Evidence suggests that the Central Coast can not only support another university campus but

would in fact benefit from one. “Increased avenues for participation in tertiary education will help to lift our local levels of higher education in line with those around the state. “Creating greater opportunities for higher education and training will also help to broaden our local skill base and keep our kids on the Coast. “This is a fantastic initiative between CCRDC and the University of Newcastle and I look forward to seeing this agreement activate our City’s heart,” said mayor Cr McKinna. The Federal Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill said the benefits for Gosford would be significant. “There will be more

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opportunities for Central Coast young people to study locally, while businesses will reap the rewards of more people wanting to live, eat and socialise in and around the Gosford CBD. “It is exciting that the University of Newcastle has identiﬁed the potential of Gosford to expand. “I would especially like to thank Professor Caroline McMillen for working closely with many local stakeholders to achieve this agreement. “The Ourimbah Campus is a great success story. “It would be fantastic for Gosford to follow suit.” Ms O’Neill said data released by the Gillard Government proved there was a growing appetite for tertiary education on the Central Coast. “Between 2007 and 2011 there has been a 24.5% increase in the number of students from the Robertson electorate enrolled in an undergraduate degree. “Census data shows a whopping 50% jump in the number of Central Coast students enrolled in a higher education course of some kind,” added Ms O’Neill. Gosford Council is currently working with CCRDC on location options for the university, one of which is the town centre redevelopment.

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Council seeks comments on rail underpass plan The questionnaire asks questions such as what aspects of the project the person likes and dislikes and whether the person believed any modiﬁcations should be added to the project to improve it. The questionnaire is part of the continuing investigations being undertaken by Gosford Council with funding from the State Government. The project is aimed at addressing safety concerns at the existing level crossing at Rawson Rd. The proposed works extend for approximately 3.1km from the

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The Rawson Rd railway crossing

bottom of Bulls Hill was adjusted to minimise impact to vegetation and the wetland in Correa Bay. Consultation with registered Aboriginal Interest Groups has also commenced with a report currently being prepared. Recommendations of the report will be considered in the preparation of the Environmental Impact Statement. Concept road design has commenced with the ﬁrst milestone reached for the project’s design development. Comments received from the community will be collated and reviewed by Council and the project team. Where possible, ideas and suggestions will be incorporated in to the design. Community Update, December 2012 Gosford Council

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intersection of Rawson Rd and Railway St, along Railway St and Nagari Rd, pass under the railway line, realignment of the Bulls Hill section of Woy Woy Rd and finish at the intersection of Banyo Close. The project is expected to benefit road and rail users with improved safety and efficiency. The design would be developed to minimise environmental and local heritage impacts and would integrate input from the community and other stakeholders. The majority of site investigations to develop the concept design have been completed. Such investigations included geotechnical works, environmental investigations and mapping for the Environmental Impact Statement. Subsequent to these investigations and following discussions with various stakeholders, the alignment of the proposed road upgrade near the

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Gosford Council is seeking comments and opinions from the community on the Rawson Rd Railway Level Crossing Replacement Project in the form of a questionnaire.

competition are Emma Worrell of Woongarrah and P.J Crowther of Gorokan.

s Marlene Pennings of The Entrance North was named Wyong Shire’s Citizen of the Year at the Wyong Council Civic Centre on Thursday, January 24.

Ms Marlene Pennings and mayor Cr Doug Eaton

Central Coast airport ruled out “The NSW Central Coast which is inister for the Central Coast Mr Chris Hartcher has rejected to increase capacity has why we need to ensure a proposal to build an airport on the Central Coast, including at Sydney Airport to Government written to the Federal the existing Sydney boost efficiency. a proposed site at Bushells Ridge in Wyong Shire.

Mr Hartcher has instead called on the Federal Members for Dobell and Robertson to support the joint approach of the NSW Government to boost efficiency at Sydney Airport.

“While Sydney “We will not support Airport is a matter for “The NSW Government does not a proposal that dumps the Commonwealth, we noise on want to see maximum support a second airport aircraft in the Sydney basin the families of the efficiency achieved whether it’s Wilton, Central Coast. at the facility because “The NSW the economy of NSW Badgerys Creek or the Central Coast,” said Government announced depends on it. plans late last year Mr Hartcher.

Government proposing Airport asset is being a joint approach fully utilised,” said addressing aviation Mr Hartcher. capacity and operational Media release, improvements. 17 Jan 2013 “The NSW Caroline Hutcherson, Government does not Office of Chris Hartcher MP support an airport on the

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Porters Creek Floodplain Management Plan adopted yong Council has agreed to adopt the Porters Creek Floodplain Management Plan, which will assist in better managing corporate and community risk in the Wyong area.

Adoption of this Plan would pave the way for Council to qualify for future grant applications for implementation of flood mitigation measures in the area. The Porters Creek Floodplain Risk Management Plan was prepared with State and Federal funding assistance and in accordance with the processes contained within the Floodplain

Development Manual. The preparation and adoption of a Plan is the third step in the NSW Government’s Floodplain Risk Management Process: The first step was the Flood Study, which was completed in June 2011, and the second step was the Floodplain Risk Management Study, which was completed in October 2011. Once the Plan has

been adopted, the fourth and final step is the implementation of the Plan, whereby Council can then potentially qualify for grant funding assistance for implementation measures. Email, 23 Jan 2013 Wyong Council Media Council Agenda, 23 Jan 2013 Item 5.7, Wyong Council Agenda

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170mm rain causes road closures

399 Council owned properties to be rezoned

s part of the public exhibition of the draft Local Environmental Plan (LEP) 2012, Wyong Council has proposed to change the classification of 399 Council owned properties from community land to operational land.

The reclassification only affects Council land, which under the current Local Government Act must be classified as either community or operational. These classifications impact how the land is used, managed, the community’s role in its use as well as affecting ongoing maintenance costs and if it can be leased or sold. Wyong Council mayor Cr Doug Eaton said many of the existing classifications, done over

20 years ago, are outdated or incorrect and can be put to better use by Council as well as saving Council money in maintenance costs. “The majority of the sites identified for reclassification are roads or land used for water, sewer and drainage purposes, so the change will have very little impact on the community,” said mayor Cr Eaton. “The remaining quarter of the sites are scattered throughout the Shire and include properties such

as car parks, shopping centres, community buildings and vacant blocks of land. “This change in classification will help provide more efficient and costeffective management of Council land as well as stimulate development and employment opportunities, which is made difficult under the current community land classification. “Take, for example, the first two vacant lots along Lucca Rd at the entrance

to the North Wyong Industrial Estate, these are owned by Council and are zoned industrial uses. “We would be better off developing these so Council receive an economic return in terms of sale or lease, plus it would be creating jobs for the local area,” said mayor Cr Eaton. Media release, 18 Jan 2013 Wyong Council Media

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handful of roads in Wyong Shire were closed after heavy rain on Tuesday, January 29.

At approximately 11:30am, Minnesota and Warnervale Rds, Warnervale, were closed along with Durham Rd at Jilliby, Mandalong Rd between the intersections of Jilliby and Dixon Rds; Burns Rd at Ourimbah and Anzac Rd and Ace Cres at Tuggerah. Roads and streets that were not closed, but were reported to have had large amounts of water on the surface included Dixon and Jilliby Rds and Shirley St at Ourimbah. Motorists were

urged to find alternate routes where possible and to avoid driving into flooding. The Wyong Shire region recorded high levels of rain in several of its catchments on the day, with Ourimbah Creek at Kangy Angy receiving 171 millimetres of rainfall and Mardi Dam receiving 162 millimetres in rainfall. Media release, 29 Jan 2013 Wyong Council Media

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Missing man found man last seen swimming in a bay at Norah Head on Australia Day has been located safe and well.

At approximately 4pm, a man was seen entering the water at Cabbage Tree Bay, Norah Head.

Another swimmer became concerned for the manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s welfare when he failed to return to the

shore and collect his belongings. Police were alerted on Sunday, January 27 and

commenced searching for him. A member of the public contacted police on Tuesday, January 29, believing a man staying with them during the wet

weather was the person police were looking for. Officers confirmed with the man he had gone for a swim and when he returned to the beach could not find his

property. Police would like to thank the public and the media for their assistance. Media release, 29 Jan 2013 NSW Police Media

New paving for The Entrance Town Centre

ouncil has agreed to start preparing designs for new paving for The Entrance Town Centre.

It was decided at Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ordinary Meeting held on Wednesday, January 23, that the new designs would reflect the themes of the area. Officers have previously consulted the public on preferred

paving colours and features. The new pavers require less cleaning and are expected to reduce maintenance costs, beautify the area and increase safety for the public. Councillors also

decided to initiate a tender to help source the new pavers. Once the draft designs are ready, the community will have the chance to provide feedback on the proposed design. Email, 23 Jan 2013 Wyong Council Media

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Residents’ advice sought on Council rate rise yong Council is one of 26 councils that have told the NSW the answers to those Government they are considering applying for an above questions,” he said. Mr Whittaker said the average rate rise this year in order to be able to provide the third option, to increase services the community needs.

Council has been operating with multimillion dollar losses over the past 10 years. To address this, Council has reduced staff, partnered with other organisations, raised fees, brought in new efficiencies, cost-saving processes and technology and looked at their own property portfolio. “Even with all these changes and our continuing focus on efficiencies, we cannot afford to continue doing what we are doing and a tough decision needs to be made,” said Council’s general manager Mr Michael Whittaker. “Council provides hundreds of services every day; like the local roads we drive on, the

playgrounds our children use, our local surf clubs, the car parks we leave our cars in, the lifeguards at the beach, the facilities at our local park, our local libraries, collection of our rubbish and much, much more. “We want to hear from everyone in the Wyong Shire so we can make the crucial decision about what services we can afford to provide in the future. Mr Whittaker said this latest consultation effort was the most important one in the recent campaign, which commenced in May last year. “In the November round of consultation, the public told us they wanted more detailed

information, to make an informed decision, so we have decided to go back to the public a third time and provide the information requested,” said Mr Whittaker. “Every ratepayer should have received an information brochure by now, detailing Council’s current financial position and the two options for a way forward. “Residents wanted to know what services would be at risk under the first option of maintaining rates at the current level, and what Council would spend the money on in option two if rates are increased by up to 9.5% each year for the next seven years. “The brochure and website will provide

rates by 12.5%, received little community support in the last consultation round and Council decided to take it off the table. “We understand the community’s concern about their capacity to pay more rates so this time residents will also be able to indicate their support for an increase in rates but for a lesser amount. “Council will certainly take this feedback on board when making a final decision,” said Mr Whitaker. Council is encouraging ratepayers and residents to attend the Community Information Sessions being held to discuss and decide on the two options. The sessions will

be held on Thursday, February 7, at 7:30pm at Council’s Civic Centre and on Tuesday, February 12, at 7:30pm at Halekulani Hall. “Come along to one of our information sessions; it is a great opportunity to ask questions directly to staff and to really get your head around this dilemma that Council is facing,” said Mr Whittaker. “Ratepayers need to understand that we do need to find more income or we will have to dramatically reduce services the community expects and enjoys. “It is vital we get a good cross-section of the community responding. “We want to hear from everyone, even if you gave us your feedback in the last round. “We need it again as the question has changed and this is really your

last chance to make your choice. “If you can’t make it to the information sessions then get online and make your choice at www.wyong.nsw.gov.au/ RatesOptions. Council will also be conducting a random phone survey of residents and information will be available from local libraries and civic centre. The consultation is open until Friday, February 15. The results will be collated and presented to Council at the general meeting on Wednesday, February 27, where the councillors will decide whether or not to proceed with the rate increase request to the NSW Government. Media release, 21 Jan 2013 Wyong Council Media

South Tacoma road pavement renewal completed

through good planning, yong Council has completed 3.5km of road pavement renewal schedule and at a cost well Doug Eaton. the chosen construction “I am pleased that below civil construction works on South Tacoma Rd at a total cost of $630,000.

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The works came on the back of a Council resolution late last year in which an additional $2 million was allocated to complete seven priority road pavement renewal projects. Council’s roads and drainage manager Mr Andrew Pearce said

the scope of the works included full pavement reconstruction, a bitumen primer seal, and roadside drainage improvements. “The final seal and line marking is programmed for February,” said Mr Pearce. “The pavement works were completed ahead of

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our staff wasted no time in swinging into action and was able to mobilise resources to complete this job within days of the Council resolution. “It also shows Council can do major jobs for extremely competitive prices. Mr Pearce said cost savings were achieved

methodology, and the reuse of the existing pavement materials meaning no pavement waste and reductions in the quantity of new materials required to be purchased for the project. Media release, 23 Jan 2013 Wyong Council Media

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Wyong Council to cease three Vacation Care services yong Council resolved to save up to $68,500 per year by closing three Vacation Care services and ceasing to offer all services in the future at its Ordinary Council meeting on Wednesday, January 23.

Vacation Care services at Watanobbi and Lake Haven have been closed on a trial basis since mid-2012 and Killarney Vale closed at the end of the January 2013 school holidays. Over the last two years, these three services have experienced a significant decline in enrolments with the use dropping under 50 %. Wyong Council Mayor Cr Doug Eaton said that Council must tighten its belt and close services that are unprofitable and provided by other operators. “The industry has become increasingly competitive and unfortunately we cannot continue to support this

service without sufficient enrolments,” said Cr Eaton. “This cost is an unfair burden for our ratepayers, especially when we are considering applying for a rate rise of up to 9.5 % per year for seven years to provide services they expect. Council will continue to operate its two other Vacation Care centres at Ourimbah and Blue Haven until they can be transferred to other providers. “In exiting this service, Council will liaise with State agencies and other providers to ensure families can still receive the same high quality of Vacation Care services our customers are used

to,” said Cr Eaton. “Originally we were the primary provider of Vacation Care in the Shire, when we started operating services over 25 years ago. “However, both the sector and community needs have since changed, and many more providers are entering this now highly regulated field. “Given this Council service is losing up to $68,500 a year and there are other service providers available to take over this intake, it is appropriate to cease Vacation Care services. “I would also like to take this opportunity to thank our staff for their dedication to provide such a high standard of

Vacation Care services. Council’s six Little Coast Kids childcare centres will continue to operate as normal.

Places are now available at the Little Coast Kids Care and Education Centres in Kanwal, Toukley, San

Remo, Berkeley Vale, Killarney Vale and Wyong. Media release, 30 Jan 2013 Wyong Council Media

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PUBLIC EXHIBITION New planning controls for Wyong Shire From 9 January to 20 February 2013 Wyong Shire Council is encouraging residents, property owners and those interested in business opportunities in the Wyong Shire to comment on three important planning documents on public exhibition.

Fact sheets outlining what these documents are, frequently asked questions as well as an online mapping system will be available on the website during the exhibition period to help you understand the changes.

First is the draft Wyong Local Environmental Plan (LEP) 2012, a staterequired property and land planning document that affects every property owner in the Shire.

Comments and submissions can be made via Council's consultation hub at http://consultation.wyong.nsw.gov.au or in writing to the General Manager, with your name and contact details, by email at wsc@wyong.nsw.gov.au, fax to (02) 4351 2098 or mail to PO Box 20, Wyong NSW 2259.

The two other planning documents detail the context and how the draft Wyong LEP 2012 will be put into practice: Ÿ The draft Wyong Development Control Plan 2012 provides guidance for development and explains specific requirements. It has been streamlined and lined up with the new LEP requirements. Ÿ The draft Settlement Strategy helps plan for population growth, local employment opportunities and infrastructure improvements over the next 20 years. It has been 22 years since the current Wyong LEP 1991 was gazetted. The new draft Wyong LEP 2012 is an opportunity to Have Your Say about what land and property development can occur throughout the Shire. These critical documents are on exhibition now until 20 February, 2013. They can be found on Council's website at www.wyong.nsw.gov.au or during normal opening hours at Council's Wyong Civic Centre and libraries.

All comments and submissions must be received by Council before 5pm Wednesday, 20 February 2013. Council planning staff will be available to discuss the plans throughout the exhibition period at Lake Haven Library on Tuesday's from 2pm to 4pm, Tuggerah Library on Thursday's from 2pm to 4pm and Wednesday's at Council's Hely Street Civic Centre from 1pm to 4pm. Attend a Community Information Session to find out more: Ÿ Thursday 7 February – 6.30pm Council Civic Centre,

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Council’s once in a generation plan analysed ighlight Consulting, a prominent private planning body on the Central Coast, has released a comprehensive analysis of the draft land use and planning documents currently on public exhibition until Wednesday, February 20.

The report refers to the once in a generation review of Wyong’s Settlement Strategy and its incorporation into a new Local Environment Plan and Development Control Plan for the Shire. The Settlement Strategy caters for the Shire until 2031, including a projected population growth of 70,000 new residents in 39,500 dwellings. It incorporates the Central Coast Regional Strategy, a state document which focuses on Central Coast regional objectives, along with the recent North Wyong Shire Structure Plan. The Settlement Strategy replaces the current Residential Development Strategy (2002) and applies to the entire Local Government Area (LGA.) The Settlement Strategy aims to provide a comprehensive series of objectives and actions relating to land use and strategic planning. The strategy’s aims and objectives as highlighted in the report include, supporting the

objectives of the North Wyong Shire Structure Plan and the Central Coast Regional Strategy and providing overall strategic direction within the LGA by directing future growth to the most appropriate locations based on understanding of constraints and opportunities. Other objectives in the report included, providing orderly timeframes for urban growth to inform planning and infrastructure investment, promoting the efficient and equitable provision of services, infrastructure and amenities and ensure new urban land release contributes to infrastructure costs, foster economic, environmental and social well-being, so that Wyong Shire continues to develop as a sustainable and prosperous place to live, work and visit and encourage economic development within the LGA to further reduce the reliance on other regions for employment and to support a self-sustaining economy. The report identified that the NSW State

and Regional Plan’s overall goals reflected the same goals Wyong Shire wished to adopt for the future, including supporting business and jobs, better transport, clever state (education), healthy communities, green state (environment), urban environment and lifestyle, strengthening communities and keeping people safe. In the last six years, Council has also undertaken a number of planning exercises, which do not just focus on land use planning but reflect the specifics of the Shire. Compared with NSW, Wyong’s population is characterised by a much higher proportion of children younger than 15 and of people older than 65. All other age groups (except 55 to 64) have lower than State proportions. Wyong has a much higher unemployment rate at 8.8%, than the State average of 5.7%, and a lower labour force participation rate than the State. Household incomes show a wider gap, with

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McKinna to attempt Brisbane Water name change

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The notion was put to Council at the meeting of Tuesday, December 11, by mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna to investigate options to identify the waterway as an integral feature of the City of Gosford. “During 2012, the Central Coast Regional Development Corporation (CCRDC) has been working

with the State Government to deliver Stage One of The Landing at the Gosford Waterfront as a catalyst project for the revitalisation of the Gosford City Centre,” said Cr McKinna. “This landmark development will showcase Gosford to national and international visitors, developers and potential

investors. “The current name of the body of water directly adjacent to The Landing and surrounding areas does not uniquely identify our region and confuses many visitors due to its perceived association with the City of Brisbane in Queensland,” added Cr McKinna. Cr McKinna said any

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he NSW Rural Fire Service undertook a number of strategies on the Central Coast over the weekend of January 12 and 13 in preparation for expected heat wave conditions.

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a signiﬁcant or major level. In this case, the weather conditions and ﬁre activity across the State resulted in a pre-emptive IMT being established.

In addition, a Rural Fire Service strike team consisting of ﬁve heavy tankers and crew remained on standby at the Fire Control Centre for quick response.

Fire and Rescue NSW also had a Strike positioned on the Central Coast. These were in addition to the normal availability of ﬁre crews.

Support crews, including communications personnel, catering, bulk water and aviation specialists were also placed on standby and assisted behind the scenes

to bolster the fire fighting capabilities. Fire spotting air craft was also deployed across the region in addition to the local trail bike squad doing their regular patrols. “The preparation and readiness of the fire fighters and support personnel ensured there was an immediate response capability to incidents on the Central Coast,” said NSW Rural Fire Service community safety officer Mr Rolf Poole. “Spot fires are likely to spread fires kilometres in front of the main fire front. “Accordingly, it is vital that fires are detected and reported as quickly as possible so that crews can respond immediately,” said Mr Poole. A similar approach was taken for the heat wave on Tuesday, January 8, with a pre-emptive emergency declared, however, the fire fighting resources were not required. Email, 14 Jan 2013 Rolf Poole, NSW Rural Fire Service

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Aborigines spearing ﬁsh and diving for crayﬁsh in Brisbane Water Image by Joseph Lycett, 1775-1828 Courtesy of Gosford Council website

osford Council will initiate discussions with the Geographical Names Board, seeking options to amend the name of Brisbane Water to make the waterway more clearly identiﬁable with the local area.

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name change for Brisbane Water would involve broad consultation with community groups and stakeholders. “At this stage, Council is just investigating the feasibility of a name change and will be seeking input when we know what our options are, however, the scale and signiﬁcance of a development such as The Landing should clearly articulate the attributes of our wonderful city and help to easily identify our

region by its unique natural features,” said Cr McKinna. Cr Gabby Bowles commended the mayor on his “guts” and said the issue had the potential “to open a massive can of worms”. “I’d be really keen to have a look at a name that better reflects who we are and what we are about,” said Cr Bowles. Cr Craig Doyle said the first time he read the report he “thought somebody was pulling my leg”. “But the more I reflected

on this, the more I think it will be an interesting exercise.” Cr Deanna Bocking was the only councillor to oppose the mayoral minute and said she was concerned with where the name changes would stop and the costs of the whole exercise. “Do we have to change the name of Brisbane Water National Park too?” Media Release, 11 Dec 2012 Gosford Council Media Kaitlin Watts, 11 Dec 2012

January 30, 2013

Pre-emptive emergency declared in Gosford LGA

In preparation for the expected conditions a preemptive emergency, under section 44 of the Rural Fires Act, was declared for the Gosford Local Government area. The emergency declaration provided the incident management team with the ability to coordinate interagency resources and have access to support agency resources and funding if it was required. An Incident Management Team (IMT) was established at the Fire Control Centre at Kariong, representing the various coordination agencies. IMT’s are generally set up once an incident develops to

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he Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has, for the ﬁrst time, released a detailed Census report for the Central Coast on homelessness.

“There is still a need for further refinement of these figures, however, it is of great assistance to Central Coast Charities to allow us to better forward plan,” said Coast Shelter executive officer Mr Laurie Maher. “The very nature of homelessness means it will always be difficult to obtain exact figures.

“In this Census the ABS have made a genuine attempt to collect more accurate ﬁgures which is very helpful. “They have quite properly included people staying temporarily with other house holders, couch surfers, and those living in severely crowded dwellings in the total of 1,462 homeless persons on the Central Coast.

“While we accept that there is still the possibility of underestimation, it is great to have some hard data to assist with forward planning,” Maher stated. “With the help of our volunteers, other agencies and Government funding, Coast Shelter has been able to assist increasing numbers of our fellow citizens doing it tough,”

said Mr Maher. Compared to last ﬁnancial year, Coast Shelter has been able to provide accommodation to 553 homeless persons compared to 490 persons in the year before. “We were able to provide other assistance to 1,983 persons to help them retain their accommodation, ﬁnd other options or at least help them cope better with their homelessness. “From our new Coast

Community Centre, Coast Shelter is able to provide numerous services including legal advice, no interest loans, meals, showers, assistance with gas and electricity bills, tenancy advice and even haircuts and podiatry checkups,” Maher stated. “With the increased cost of living, higher rents and energy costs, more and more people are having trouble meeting every day expenses. “In winter, many families are forced to choose between

heating or eating, and unfortunately at Christmas time, it is a choice between gifts or food. “As a result of the wonderful generosity of the Central Coast community, Coast Shelter distributed special food hampers and gifts to make Christmas a little more enjoyable for families doing it tough,” said Maher. Media Release, 21 Dec 2012 Heidi Blyth, Coast Shelter

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University campus in Gosford formally accepted Memorandum of Understanding to bring a University of Newcastle presence to the Gosford CBD has been signed by the NSW Government’s Central Coast Regional Development Corporation (CCRDC) and the University.

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Wyong being generally poor, earning only three quarters of the average household income in NSW. A consequence for land use planning is the need for public transport, educational and employment opportunities, health facilities, retirement complexes and housing choice. Settlement is now most dense around the coast and four lakes, with ribbon development along the Pacific Hwy, but much less dense development to the west. The transport section of the Strategy focuses on the road network, which assumes either people have their own vehicle or that they are mobile and independent enough to access public transport. While Council can lobby higher levels of government to upgrade major roads, rail and interchanges, the proposed principal activities by Council relate to local road upgrades with a couple of new connections, and to improving the attractiveness and safety of bus services, shared pedestrian and bicycle paths. Council will maintain Warnervale Airport as a local facility (under lease until 2021) and will protect its operation within DLEP 2012, but will lobby the Federal Government in relation to a site at Wallarah which has been identified as meeting the criteria for Sydney’s proposed second airport. The report recognised natural hazards as characterising the Shire, with its rating among the second or third most affected by climate change impacts in Australia. Acid sulphate soils are common around the coast, lagoons and estuaries of the Shire. When disturbed, these soils are poisonous to the natural environment, although they can be treated (usually with lime) when exposed

during development activities. Notably, climate change does not appear as an action item in the Community Strategy Plan, nor is it noted for action within DLEP or DDCP 2012. Council’s response to Coastal Hazards stated that Council had a key role in planning and carrying out coastal zone management. Council has prepared a draft Coastal Zone Management Plan (CZMP) to assist in the understanding of how the coastline changes and how to minimise the impact of development, options for managing coastal erosion, emergency evacuations and balancing community expectations. It is noted in the study by Highlight Consulting that the State is currently reconsidering its approach to coastal zone management (including emergency protection measures), and that the Draft CZMP remain with the State Government for consideration. The analysis highlights the Shire as being heavily affected by bushfire hazard. Safety for the public as well as for fire fighters and other emergency crews is the first priority in bushfire planning, with protection of property coming second. The Settlement Strategy and the previous strategies underpin the major review of Council’s 1991 Local Environmental Plan (LEP) and Development Control Plan (DCP). In the report, the Shire proposed the use of zoning, with six available rural zones identified, seven commercial zones, four industrial, three special purpose, two recreation, four environment and three for waterways zones. All zones have amended objectives and changes to the permitted or prohibited land uses, reflecting the existing LEP as well as the updated strategies.

Generally the amendments to land uses significantly increased the number of uses permitted with Consent. Specific amendments to the State’s template included lower minimum lot sizes following subdivision of R5 or E4 zoned land, or E2 or E3 land as a trade-off for environmental benefits, increasing housing density by permitting smaller-than-standard R2 residential land, as long as houses formed part of the subdivision Development Application and they complemented their immediate neighbours and specifying maximum building heights in three specific locations of the Shire, different from those applying elsewhere in the Shire. Two specified areas, Wyong and Toukley, also receive floor space ratio (FSR) allowances via specific above-standard increases in the FSR (7.520% depending on the lot size). Some other changes tidy up situations where Council appears to have had procedural difficulties in the past. Otherwise the DLEP is similar to the template. Local provisions include specific requirements in relation to acid sulphate soil, flood planning, foreshore building lines. Some land can be subdivided down to 450 sqm, which would permit more dense development, consistent with Council’s desire to increase the affordability of housing and proximity of access to services (including bus routes.) The only other minimum lot sizes are 2ha, 20ha and 40ha. This is a simple set of standards, although individual applications for subdivision would still have to fulfil the objectives of the applicable zoning. Report, 21 Jan 2013 Helen Monks, Highlight Consulting

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Water harvesting system installation at Toukley completed yong Council has completed the installation of a water harvesting system at Toukley Golf Club as one of the final initiatives to be rolled out under the Central Coast Water Savings Fund

Construction of the stormwater harvesting system was a result of a $98,000 grant from the fund, and is expected to save the Club an estimated six million litres per year of water and ensure the course is in peak condition all year round. The system would allow stormwater to be harvested and stored in underground tanks, which could then be used to irrigate the golf course. The system includes a pump station to harvest stormwater from the nearby catchment, a 5,000 litre underground storage tank and a pump station to supply water to two 120,000 litre storage tanks connected to irrigation sprinklers. Council’s director of infrastructure and operations management Mr Greg McDonald said the project was a great example of the innovative water conservation and recycling technologies that have been funded across the Central Coast region. “The Central Coast Water Saving Fund has provided $9.5 million for over 80 local projects and saved more than one billion litres of water,” said Mr McDonald. “This project demonstrates how the region’s businesses have been leaders in water saving initiatives and as a result of their forward thinking have created sustainable businesses that have reduced water use and their impact on

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Local horse riders attend dressage championships orse riders from Wyong and Tall Timbers Pony Clubs competed as part of Zone 24 in the State Dressage Championships in Wagga Wagga on the weekend of Saturday, January 19, and Sunday, January 20.

NSW team with representatives from the North of Wyong Shire defeated Victoria by 120 runs to win the ďŹ nal of the Under-18s Female National Cricket Championships in Ballarat on Tuesday, January 22.

Winning the toss and batting ďŹ rst, NSW suffered an early set back with Jenny Taffs out in the ďŹ rst over of the match. However, a 159 run second wicket partnership between Lily Bardsley of the Central Coast Northern District and Mary Molloy quickly put NSW ďŹ rmly in control. The partnership was broken in the 36th over when Molloy was out for 82. U n f o r t u n a t e l y, Bardsley followed soon after for the same score.

The two batters had laid a good platform for their teammates, with NSW going on to set Victoria an imposing 254 runs to win. NSW started well in the ďŹ eld with Anna Horton claiming two early wickets. Stefanie Daffara and Emma Newman then got in on the action with Victoria ďŹ nding themselves in trouble with 4-31 after 11 overs. Despite some late resistance from the last pair, the Victorians were

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Houses make way for fast food store Demolition of houses in Ocean Beach Rd, Umina, has been completed in preparation for the construction of a fast food store.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;With over 35 per cent youth unemployment, these jobs are vitally important for our local young people. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The construction process will also see over $3 million worth of capital investment with Central Coast ďŹ rms gaining contracts during the build program. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is important to note that over the last few years nearly 350 local jobs have been created with the upgrading of the Coles Supermarket, the construction of the new Woolworths, the completion of the Aldi Supermarket, the looming opening of Bunnings on the corner of South St and McDonalds. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These anchor businesses create foot trafďŹ c, attract shoppers and create opportunities for small retailers to feed off the growing popularity of the Umina Beach retail centre,â&#x20AC;? said Mr Wales. Newsletter, 20 Dec 2012 Matthew Wales, Peninsula Chamber of Commerce

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Crime drops in past year The incidence of crime on the Peninsula has fallen over the last year, the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce has been told. Police Superintendent Danny Sullivan spoke of local crime statistics at a chamber meeting late last year. Chamber president Mr Matthew Wales said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;In a

refreshing exchange of views, the superintendent has said that crime statistics across the board have been lower over the last 12 months and that he is very pleased with his policing numbers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Like the Chamber, he has acknowledged that the CCTV cameras in our town centres have made a big difference in reducing anti-social behaviour

and graffiti and boosted security. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He has also given a firm commitment to greater interaction between his office and the local business community so we are looking forward to seeing more of Superintendent Sullivan and his officers in the New Year,â&#x20AC;? said Mr Wales. Newsletter, 20 Dec 2012 Matthew Wales, Peninsula Chamber of Commerce

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Marlene Pennings is Citizen of the Year Y ing to bring a University of Newcastle presence to the Gosford CBD has been signed by the NSW Governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Central Coast Regional Development Corporation (CCRDC) and the University. The Central Coast regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proportion of 25 to 34 year olds with a Bachelor degree is approximately 15%, falling below the national average of 27%. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The presence of the University of Newcastle in Gosford would be a positive move toward offering more tertiary education options for local residents,â&#x20AC;? said Minister for the Central Coast, Mr Chris Hartcher. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Research commissioned by the Central Coast Regional Development Corporation indicated that extending higher education on the Central Coast could lead to a boost in participation in university study in the region. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The need for a university presence in the Gosford CBD has also been clearly identiďŹ ed by the community and is reďŹ&#x201A;ected in research developed as part of the Gosford City Centre Masterplan. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is an important step forward in the ongoing revitalisation of Gosford. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A university presence can have a hugely positive impact on a community, bringing an economic and social boost to surrounding areas,â&#x20AC;? said Mr Hartcher. University of Newcastle vice-chancellor Professor Caroline McMillen said building a highly skilled

OfďŹ cials at the announcement of the Memorandum of Understanding

workforce through quality education was a priority for the University. â&#x20AC;&#x153;An important focus for the University is to provide more opportunities for people from all walks of life with ability and determination to enter and succeed in higher education,â&#x20AC;? Professor McMillen said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Through the presence in Gosford, the University will offer enabling courses that prepare students to thrive at university. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The preparatory courses will be targeted to meet skills gaps in the region to ensure the Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gosford presence contributes to the economic and social development of the Central Coast. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Contributing to the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s growth and development, the University

will also participate in a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;research and innovation hubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; where our academics and postgraduate researchers can connect with local business to share ideas and foster new knowledge. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The University has a long and demonstrated commitment to providing ďŹ rst-rate education to communities on the Central Coast through our campus at Ourimbah. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are delighted to be building on this commitment through the establishment of a presence in Gosford,â&#x20AC;? said Professor McMillen. Gosford Council mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna has also welcomed the announcement and said establishing a university presence in the city centre will go a long way to revitalising Gosford as the

capital of the Central Coast. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A university campus in the heart of Gosford will be a key driver for economic growth and vitality within the Gosford CBD and as such for the Central Coast as a whole. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A university presence will bring people and dollars into the city, attract business and investment and go a long way in helping re-establish Gosford as our regional capital,â&#x20AC;? said mayor Cr McKinna. The mayor said greater opportunities for higher education at a local level would also help to keep young people in our area and assist in preventing the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;brain drainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to the big cities. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Evidence suggests that the Central Coast can not only support another university campus but

would in fact beneďŹ t from one. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Increased avenues for participation in tertiary education will help to lift our local levels of higher education in line with those around the state. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Creating greater opportunities for higher education and training will also help to broaden our local skill base and keep our kids on the Coast. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a fantastic initiative between CCRDC and the University of Newcastle and I look forward to seeing this agreement activate our Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s heart,â&#x20AC;? said mayor Cr McKinna. The Federal Member for Robertson Ms Deborah Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill said the beneďŹ ts for Gosford would be signiďŹ cant. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There will be more

reap the rewards of more people wanting to live, eat and socialise in and around the Gosford CBD. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is exciting that the University of Newcastle has identiďŹ ed the potential of Gosford to expand. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I would especially like to thank Professor Caroline McMillen for working closely with many local stakeholders to achieve this agreement. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Ourimbah Campus is a great success story. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It would be fantastic for Gosford to follow suit.â&#x20AC;? Ms Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill said data released by the Gillard Government proved there was a growing appetite for tertiary education on the Central Coast. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Between 2007 and 2011 there has been a 24.5% increase in the number of students from the Robertson electorate enrolled in an undergraduate degree. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Census data shows a whopping 50% jump in the number of Central Coast students enrolled in a higher education course of some kind,â&#x20AC;? added Ms Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill. Gosford Council is currently working with CCRDC on location options for the university, one of which is the town centre redevelopment. Media Release, 18 Jan 2013 Peter McCabe, OfďŹ ce of Deborah Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill MP Media Release, 17 Jan 2013 Gosford Council Media Media Release, 17 Jan 2013 Caroline Hutcherson, OfďŹ ce of Chris Hartcher MP

The Peninsula

s Marlene Pennings of The Entrance North was named Wyong Shireâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Citizen of the Year at the Wyong Council Civic Centre on Thursday, January 24.

The evening also paid tribute to other members of the Wyong Shire community who have aided others through a service. Guests heard that, over the past 12 years, Ms Pennings was responsible for obtaining almost $1 million in grants to help the community. Ms Penningâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work has included driving roles with Coastcare The Entrance North, the Tuggerah Lakes Estuary, Coastline and Flood Plain Management Committee, The Entrance Community Precinct Committee, The Entrance North Progress Association and Wycare. Ms Pennings has also volunteered her

time for many other community causes including the Wyong Shire Community Nursery, Tuggerah Lakes Reserve Trust, Wycare-CEN Liaison Committee, Landcare, the steering committee for Empowering Aboriginal Women and Wyong Shire Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Vision Committee. Last year Marlene was included on the Hidden Treasures Honour Roll, organised by the NSW Department of Primary Industries to highlight the work of outstanding volunteers in regional and rural areas. Wyong Shire Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Australia Day award for a Business Person went to Mr Don Dagger,. The Community

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Ms Marlene Pennings and Mr Doug Eaton

Central Coast airport ruled out

inister for the Central Coast Mr Chris Hartcher has rejected a proposal to build an airport on the Central Coast, including a proposed site at Bushells Ridge in Wyong Shire.

Mr Hartcher has instead called on the Federal Members for Dobell and Robertson to support the joint approach of the NSW Government to boost efďŹ ciency at Sydney Airport.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The NSW Government does not support a second airport in the Sydney basin whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wilton, Badgerys Creek or the Central Coast,â&#x20AC;? said Mr Hartcher.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;We will not support a proposal that dumps aircraft noise on the families of the Central Coast. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The NSW Government announced plans late last year

to increase capacity at Sydney Airport to boost efďŹ ciency. â&#x20AC;&#x153;While Sydney Airport is a matter for the Commonwealth, we want to see maximum efďŹ ciency achieved at the facility because the economy of NSW depends on it.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The NSW Government has written to the Federal Government proposing a joint approach addressing aviation capacity and operational improvements. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The NSW Government does not support an airport on the

2013 Category Winners (L-R) Brad Cardis representing Avoca Beachside Markets (Community Event), Rebecca Bennett (Sport), Rhys Zorro (Youth), Gosford City Australia Day Committee chairman Cr Jim Macfadyen, Liesl Tesch (2013 Gosford City Citizen of the Year), Gosford mayor CrLawrie McKinna, Pauline Wright (Volunteer â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Individual), Jason van Genderen (Arts, Culture and Entertainment) and Christine Lavers representing Umina Beach Surf Life Saving Club (Volunteer â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Group)

Central Coast which is why we need to ensure the existing Sydney Airport asset is being fully utilised,â&#x20AC;? said Mr Hartcher. Media release, 17 Jan 2013 Caroline Hutcherson, OfďŹ ce of Chris Hartcher MP

The Central Coast

he annual Gosford City Australia Day Community Awards ceremony was held at the Erina Centre on Saturday, January 19, which saw two local sportspeople and one local sporting o r g a n i s at i o n recognised.

Liesl Tesch was awarded Citizen of the Year for her contribution to the sporting sector while Rebecca Bennet was awarded the Sport award for achieving great results in her chosen ďŹ eld of physical culture. Umina Surf Life Saving Club won the Volunteer (group) award for providing crucial surf lifesaving services to the community for the past 53 years.

Mayor of Gosford Cr Lawrie McKinna congratulated all winners and nominees at this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nominees across all categories in this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Awards have worked hard for causes they believe in which have signiďŹ cantly contributed to our local community. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These Awards give us a chance to say thank you

for making Gosford City a better place to live and work and let them (the nominees) know their hard work and passion has not gone unnoticed,â&#x20AC;? said mayor Cr McKinna. Featuring young local performers and proceeded over by Gosford City Town Crier Mr Stephen Clarke as Master of Ceremonies, the Awards have become an integral event on the

Gosford City calendar. Australia Day Committee chairman Cr Jim Macfadyen said winners at this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Awards excelled in their respective ďŹ elds. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Judging is always a difďŹ cult task for the Panel as so many people have done so much. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Winners of the 2013 Australia Day Community Awards have helped to enrich our community in a

number of ways and this is a small way the citizens of Gosford City can say thank you,â&#x20AC;? said Cr Macfadyen. Nominations for Sport were Rebecca Bennett, Liesl Tesch and Laura Vilensky and nominations for Volunteer (Group) were Peninsula Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Health Centre Volunteers, Matcham Public Hall and Umina Surf Life Saving Club.

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Asian football investment group to visit Mariners

Beach Bash at Wyong beaches he first Australian beach obstacle series, Beach Bash, has signed an official Charity Agreement with Surf Life Saving NSW, with the first Beach Bash event set to be held across several of Wyong Shire’s beaches in February.

The first Beach Bash event will be held across The Entrance, Toowoon Bay and Shelly Beach areas. According to Race directors Mr Matt Murphy and Mr Ray Armstrong, the Beach Bash series has been in the pipeline for over a year and will fill a hole in the obstacle racing scene. “Australia has some of the most well-known and glorious beaches in the world and we are looking forward to utilizing the natural features of the coastline to deliver

an obstacle event with a difference,” said Mr Armstrong. “Partnering with Surf Life Saving was a natural outcome of the series development and we are looking forward to Beach Bash delivering significant funds to the lifesaving movement as the series rolls out across NSW beaches,” he said. Surf Life Saving NSW partnerships manager Mr Alistair Russell said that he was excited to be a part of this series as it facilitated fundraising for surf clubs through a

direct event donation as well as local club income opportunities on the day of the Beach Bash event. “One of the key objectives of SLSNSW is to promote open sports participation on the beach and Beach Bash is a great fit with this objective. “We look forward to involving as many of our members as possible on the beach as participants and volunteers,” said Mr Russell. Media release, 22 Jan 2013 Alix Vanny, Surf Life Saving NSW

TIDE CHART (Fort Denison)

LAT 33° 51’ S - LONG 151° 14’ E - TIME ZONE - 1000 Times and Heights(m) of high and low waters Add one hour to the times below when Daylight Saving is in force

Time - Height(m) THU - 31 0433 0.44 1046 1.64 1706 0.32 2322 1.50 SUN - 3 0102 1.52 0719 0.55 1315 1.34 1924 0.48 WED - 6 0421 1.65 1109 0.43 1705 1.26 2247 0.48 SAT - 9 0047 0.35 0717 1.90 1355 0.17 1954 1.49 TUE - 12 0319 0.30 0939 1.80 1600 0.22 2208 1.58

Time - Height(m) FRI 0522 1130 1746

-1 0.47 1.55 0.36

MON - 4 0202 1.54 0833 0.55 1427 1.25 2027 0.52 THU - 7 0526 1.75 1213 0.32 1809 1.34 2350 0.41 SUN - 10 0140 0.30 0807 1.92 1440 0.15 2040 1.55 WED - 13 0407 0.35 1021 1.68 1638 0.30 2249 1.57

Time - Height(m) SAT - 2 0009 1.51 0616 0.51 1218 1.44 1831 0.42 TUE - 5 0311 1.58 0955 0.51 1548 1.23 2138 0.52 FRI - 8 0624 1.84 1307 0.23 1904 1.42 MON - 11 0230 0.28 0854 1.89 1521 0.17 2125 1.58 THU - 14 0453 0.42 1101 1.55 1714 0.39 2330 1.54

APPROX. TIME LAG AFTER FORT DENISON Ettalong 40 min, Rip Bridge 2hrs - Wisemans Ferry 2 hrs 30 min, Koolewong 2 hrs 10 min

In view of the variations caused by local conditions and meteorological effects, these times are approximate and must be considered as a guide only. They are not to be relied on for critical depth calculations for safe navigation. Actual times of High and Low Water may occur before or after the times indicated

he Central Coast Mariners announced that two Asian football investment groups will soon visit Gosford to open talks about investment opportunities in the Club and its Centre of Excellence at Tuggerah.

The two groups are among several interested parties who have received and reviewed an extensive Information Memorandum on the Central Coast Mariners. The Mariners Board of Directors formally invite further expressions of interest by investors locally, nationally and globally as the Club strives to accelerate its growth plans and capitalise on additional business opportunities available to it. Central Coast Mariners chairman Mr Peter Turnbull said it’s the right time for the Club to further broaden its capital base. “This is an exciting juncture in the club’s short, yet proud history,” said Mr Turnbull. “We are currently top of the Hyundai A-League and National Youth League and we are the reigning premiers in each competition. “The Mariners will this year compete in the Asian Champions League for the third time and is on track to do so again in 2014. “The on-field success

is underpinned by the Club’s unique, innovative Centre of Excellence complex, which is well underway. “The Tuggerah facility is now home to the Mariners’ entire football department and has a thriving community facility in the Soccer5s complex, which is open and doing an excellent trade,” said Turnbull. Next year, the Central Coast Mariners Centre of Excellence will see further developments towards a 130-room hotel, licensed clubhouse, six storey office tower and an aquatic centre, in addition to the training facilities, football administration block, and leisure amenities launched last year. Mr Turnbull said the Mariners brand was known internationally, having its players sought after by top clubs in Europe and Asia. “This year also marks the second full year of the Club’s elite Academy pathway, providing gifted local juniors with the opportunity to progress from their grassroots side to the Hyundai A-League

and beyond. “In order to consolidate the Club’s position as Australia’s top nursery for football talent and build upon the impressive achievements made by the franchise since its foundation in 2004, Central Coast Mariners FC is currently assessing a range of additional investment options to underpin its strategic growth plan moving forward. “Over the past few months, the Mariners have been contacted by a number of groups expressing an interest in investing in the future development and expansion of the organisation. “These expressions of interest include the possibility of direct investment from local and foreign consortiums and individuals, as well as the option of an initial public offering (IPO) which would see the Mariners as the first publicly owned football club in Australia. Media release, 30 Jan 2013 Ben O’Neill, Central Coast Mariners Football Club

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Sherriff wins gold and silver at World Championships

by Bob Bourke

ttalong Memorial Bowling Club superstar Aron Sherriff added another gold medal to his collection on Friday, December 7, during the 2012 World Championships at Lockleys Bowling Club, South Australia.

Skipping his team of Mark Casey (third), Brett Wilkie (second) and Wayne Ruediger (lead) in the Men’s Fours, the Australian Jackeroos snared their gold medals with a convincing 22-13 victory over South Africa. Lead Wayne Ruediger from Adelaide achieved his life-long dream of achieving a world gold medal on his home soil and declared, “Words can’t describe how I feel right now, I’m so happy”. “I never expected to be a World Champion.

“A year ago I didn’t think it was possible,” said Wayne. In the semi-final thriller against the powerhouse Scottish team, Aron steered his team to an 18 shot margin before they squandered the advantage as the Scots rallied and staged a fight back to fall just short of the Australians, 23-22. “What a game,” said National coach Steve Glasson. “We got off to a really good start and began to run away with it, but we took our foot off and, full credit to Scotland, they fought back”. Aron also won silver in the Men’s Pairs on Thursday, December 6, when he led for world number two Leif Selby in a final that saw the duo lose by five shots to arguably the world’s best pairs team of Alex Marshall (skip) and Paul Foster (lead) representing Scotland.

by Central Coast Mariners media Photo: Geoff Turner

brace from Daniel McBreen on his return from suspension secured the Central Coast Mariners with three vital Hyundai A-League points against Western Sydney Wanderers on Sunday, January 6.

Aron Sherriff, Mark Casey, Wayne Reudiger and Brett Wilkie

Rogic and Ryan participate in Socceroo EAFF tournament by Central Coast Mariners media and Football Federation Australia

entral Coast Mariners’ players Mathew Ryan and Tomas Rogic have made the Qantas Socceroos ﬁnal squad of players for the East Asian Football Federation (EAFF) East Asian Cup qualifying tournament.

Ryan and Rogic departed for Hong Kong on Friday, November 30, and the

Socceroos played their ﬁrst match of the tournament against the hosts at the Mong Kok Stadium on Monday, December 3, which they won 1-0. Rogic went on in the 81st minute of the game when Osieck made his second change and replaced Garcia. Rogic’s ﬁrst touch of the ball was a shot on goal which Hung-Fai had to save. Following their game against Hong Kong, the Socceroos played matches against DPR Korea on

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Mariners extend their lead at the top

Wednesday, December 5, Guam on Friday, December 7, and Chinese Taipei on Sunday, December 9. The match against DPR Korea saw the Socceroos draw 1-1. Rogic was introduced in the second half to spark an ailing midﬁeld as Australia pushed for a winner, but they lacked impetus for too much of the encounter. A late penalty appeal for a foul on substitute Adam Taggart following play down the left from Rogic and a

Matt McKay header was as close as Australia came to a second goal. Aside from the inclusion of goalkeeper Matt Ryan for Eugene Galekovic, Osieck stuck with an unchanged team for the clash knowing his side needed the win over their main rivals to avoid a goal-difference showdown. The Socceroos then defeated Guam 9-0. Rogic enjoyed the ﬁrst sight of goal in the fourth minute, drawing a smart save from Guam goalkeeper

Doug Herrick. Australia’s ﬁnal game against Chinese Tapai saw them win 8-0 which qualiﬁed the team for the 2013 East Asian Cup. The teams that will participate in the EAFF East Asian Cup for men are Japan, Korea Republic and China PR. The EAFF East Asian Cup 2013 will be held in Seoul, Korea Republic from Saturday, July 20, to Sunday, July 28. From the original squad of

25 players called into Qantas Socceroos camp in Sydney, former Central Coast midﬁelder Rostyn Grifﬁths, Adelaide United attacker Dario Vidosic, and Dinamo Moscow utility Luke Wilkshire were forced to withdraw from contention due to injury. The duo will return to the Central Coast prior to the Hyundai A-League round 11 contest with Melbourne Heart at Bluetongue Stadium on Friday, December 14.

McBreen netted in the 41st minute and again deep into added time nearing the end of the contest to ensure Graham Arnold’s men consolidated their place atop the A-League standings with a 2-0 triumph. Parramatta Stadium was packed with 16,387 vociferous fans for the early evening kick-off and the two teams didn’t disappoint the masses, putting on a superb show of attacking and enterprising football despite the hot conditions. The first 45 provided enthralling action for the strong crowd to savour, with the first shot of the game coming from the boot of Jason Trifiro. Trifiro was later sent off for picking up two yellow cards. McBreen and Pedj Bojic both missed the target with difficult chances soon after before Japanese creative Shinji Ono nearly crafted an opportunity for Joey Gibbs with an incisive pass from the right side. Ono’s delightful delivery just missed the onrushing Gibbs in the Mariners’ penalty box. Wearing the captain’s

armband for the second match in a row, Michael McGlinchey was looking dangerous for the yellow and navy and the New Zealand international midfielder nearly handed his team the lead in the 37th minute. After breaking down the right, McGlinchey cracked a shot from the edge of the area centimetres past Ante Covic’s right post. Just four minutes later, the competition’s top goalgetter, McBreen, fired home his 11th goal of the campaign. Combining intelligently with Adam Kwasnik, McBreen weaved his way through the Wanderers’ defence before sending a clinical finish beyond Covic.

Tony Popovic’s team returned from the sheds after the interval clearly motivated to prove themselves against the A-League’s top-placed team and, to their credit, the home side managed to make a number of forays into the Mariners’ final third. Ono went close just five minutes after the restart, his ferocious effort from close range blocked away by the perfectly position Bojic on the goal line. But the men from ‘Wanderland’ were reduced to 10 in the 54th minute when referee Chris Beath sent Trifiro for an early bath following a dangerous foul on Nick Montgomery, making their task of overturning the one-goal deficit a more

difﬁcult proposition. Arnold introduced Bernie Ibini into the match for Kwasnik with 30 minutes remaining and instantly Ibini nearly helped Central Coast double their advantage. Ibini’s endeavour helped fashion a chance for McBreen, however, the former Falkirk striker’s shot was deﬂected away for a corner. The game was beginning to stretch considerably with Wanderers hunting for an equaliser and Arnold’s team seeking to punish the red and blacks for sending too many men forward. Despite creating a series of half chances to restore parity to the clash, Popovic’s men couldn’t manage to

force Coast custodian Mathew Ryan into a save of any remarkable note, with their ﬁnishing in front of the red and black bloc letting them down. Deep into injury time, McBreen made the most of an opportunity that fell kindly into his path, sending a curling left foot shot beyond a Covic for his 12th goal of what is proving to be a remarkable season for the 35-year-old. The victory over Wanderers consolidated Central Coast’s place atop the Hyundai A-League table, generating a four-point buffer over second-placed Adelaide United. Central Coast Mariners play their next match

away to Melbourne Victory on Saturday, January 112, at Aurora Stadium, Launceston. The team returns to Bluetongue Stadium on Saturday, January 19, against Newcastle Jets. Western Sydney Wanderers 0 Central Coast Mariners 2 (McBreen 41’, 90+5’) Parramatta Stadium, Parramatta Western Sydney Wanderers: 1. Ante Covic (Gk), 2. Shannon Cole (15. Reece Caira 80’), 4. Nikolai Topor-Stanley (c), 6. Jerome Polenz, 10. Aaron Mooy, 13. Joseph Gibbs (7. Labinot Haliti 67’), 14. Kwabena Appiah-Kubi (11. Tarek Elrich 67’), 18. Iacopo La Rocca, 19. Mark Bridge, 21. Shinji Ono, 23. Jason Trifiro Substitutes not used: 20. Jerrad Tyson (Gk) Yellow cards: Polenz, Trifiro x2, La Rocca Red cards: Trifiro Central Coast Mariners: 1. Mathew Ryan (Gk), 2. Daniel McBreen, 3. Joshua Rose, 4. Pedj Bojic, 5. Zachary Anderson, 11. Oliver Bozanic (13. Brent Griffiths 90’), 14. Michael McGlinchey (c), 16. Trent Sainsbury, 18. Nick Montgomery (7. John Hutchinson 75’), 21. Mile Sterjovski, 23. Adam Kwasnik (9. Bernie Ibini 62’) Substitutes not used: 20. Justin Pasfield (Gk) Yellow cards: Sainsbury, Bojic, Montgomery Red cards: Nil Attendance: 16,387 Referee: Chris Beath

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he annual Gosford City Australia Day Community Awards ceremony was held at the Erina Centre on Saturday, January 19, which saw two local sportspeople and one local sporting or ganisation recognised.

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Sea Eagles win inaugural Sevens he Inaugural Jason Annear Memorial Rugby League Sevens event was held on Saturday, January 26, at Berkeley Vale Oval.

The seven teams who competed were the Berkeley Vale Panthers, the Manly Sea Eagles, the Wyong Roos, The Entrance Tigers, the Northern Lakes Warriors, the Terrigal Sharks and Natural Talent of Moore Park. The Manly Sea Eagles took home the first prize of $2,500 in the finals with a score of 26,

followed by the Berkeley Vale Panthers coming second and claiming the $1,000 runner-up prize. Game day entertainment included dance routines from the Ritz Dance Company and music by Monique and the Six Dollar Shoes. Peak Sports sold merchandise such as Jason Annear Sevens’ shirts, singlets and

stubby holders. Canteen and barbecue facilities operated throughout the day, with a tropical snow cone stall set up for the kids, as well as a jumping castle. Email, 27 Jan 2013 Shayne Hayne, Berkeley Vale Rugby League Club

Denham based at Wyong racecourse

acehorse trainer Mr Allan Denham is now based at Wyong Race Club after receiving funding support from Wyong Council and Wyong Race Club to build new stables.

Mr Denham, who trained horses such as Melbourne Cup winner Might and Power, and Cox Plate winner Marscay, has established 28 stables at Wyong, after relocating from Rosehill. “Wyong Race track is an integral part of Wyong Shire and we are working closely with the Race Club and looking at opportunities to develop the area,” said Wyong Council mayor Cr Doug Eaton. “We want Wyong to rival the likes of Randwick and Rosehill in the future and to have people travel from all over the place to our big race days. “To have a trainer like Allan wanting to base himself at Wyong is a great coup and a boost to local employment. “It can only improve the reputation of Wyong Race Club and hopefully work to entice other notable trainers here in the future. Mr Denham, who resides at Dooralong, has described his new facilities as a “horse paradise”. The facility is equipped with modern stables as

well as pools for horses, sand rolls and walkers. “It’s really a state-ofthe-art complex and I’d like to thank Wyong Race Club and Wyong Council for their assistance in helping to establish these stables,” said Mr Denham. “I travelled to Sydney for about 25 years and it’s nice to finally be based at home and employ about 10 people on my books. “It’s a great location because we’re only an hour away from Sydney and Newcastle and able to travel anywhere else in the state quite easily from here. “A win at a provincial track for me is just as good as a win at a Metropolitan track; it’s all a win for the owners. Wyong Race Club’s CEO Mr Tony Drew said Mr Denham joined fellow Group One trainers Ms Kim Waugh, Mr Stephen Farley and Ms Tracey Bartley at Wyong. “This is a very significant coup to have Allan now operating out of Wyong,” said Mr Drew. “I would like to thank the Council and Council staff for their support.

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“It’s been marvellous. “This all helps to ensure the Wyong Race Club becomes a real destination for trainers and the public. Media release, 17 Jan 2013 Wyong Council Media

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Seminar held at Tuggerah judo club entral Coast and Hunter regional judo coaches and clubs attended a seminar at the Kido Mingara Judo Academy recently which featured a talk from Italian judo athlete Alessandro Piccirillo.

“The Region was very privileged to have Alessandro (Sandro) Piccirillo, to give his technical expertise to the well-attended local clubs,” said Kido Mingara Judo coach Mr Pete Acciari. “Organised and assisted by Olympian, and State coach, Daniel Rusitovic, we had judoka arriving from Sydney, Newcastle and Maitland; filling the Kido Tuggerah dojo mats to capacity. “Alessandro only arrived in Sydney that morning and was introduced to the

Students of KidoJudo at the seminar

Australian heat wave, yet provided lessons full of vitality, technical information and practical demonstrations.

“The evening was packed with technical information for both young and inexperienced to older and more

seasoned exponents. “His credentials include coaching Giuseppe Maddaloni to a gold medal at the 2000

Sydney Olympic Games. “He kept everyone spellbound with the finer details that make a successful throw.

“With his demonstrations it becomes evident in how much easier a technique is when applying those points. “At the end of the night, everyone was soaked in sweat, very happy with their minds full of the huge quantity of information to work on in future classes. “Alessandro’s promised to return and enjoyed with interest the bush setting and resident wildlife, roaming right up to our gym. “All participants have much to learn and were instructed by the best. “Kido is already planning on bringing top line instructors from Japan and Russia to the Coast later in the year,” said Mr Acciari. Media release, 8 Jan 2013 Pete Acciari, Kido Mingara Judo Club

Rogic transferred to Celtic

eltic Football Club confirmed the signing of Central Coast Mariners’ player Tomas Rogic on a four-and-a-half year contract on Friday, January 18.

Subject to appropriate authorities approving Rogic’s work permit, the attacker will be officially transferred from Central Coast Mariners to the Glasgow Giants. Rogic made 28 competitive appearances for the yellow and navy in just over 12 months on the Central Coast. The Canberra-born player scored five goals in 24 Hyundai A-League appearances for Graham Arnold’s team, and also represented the Club in its second foray into Asia’s premier Club competition, the AFC Champions League. Moreover, Rogic earned his first four appearances for the Qantas Socceroos during his time with the Mariners. With the transfer edging closer to completion, Central Coast Mariners chairman Mr Peter Turnbull said Rogic’s move to the Scottish powerhouse highlighted the Mariners provision of an elite environment

where Australia’s young football talents could flourish. “We are delighted with the news that Tom Rogic has agreed personal terms with Celtic Football Club,” said Mr Turnbull. “For us it is a proud day to have played a pivotal role in his development. “But Tom Rogic’s transfer to a Club of the magnitude of Celtic also underlines that we at the Mariners are developing talent exceptionally well. “The systems we have in place from youth development through to the first team under the astute guidance of Graham Arnold, who did a tremendous job with Tommy, provide the best opportunity in Australia for young players to take the next step in their careers. “Fundamentally, this is why we are the Club of choice for many of Australia’s best young players, and we are confident our production line, and subsequently our first team, will continue

to prosper. “Central Coast Mariners have now helped launch the international careers of a number of players in Asia and Europe, and we will continue working hard to ensure we can provide the right environment so more of Australia’s best young players can prosper at the Mariners. “Here they are our first priority.” Mr Turnbull also thanked agent Lou Sticca for his assistance in facilitating the deal. “Lou was engaged to assist in the negotiation process with Celtic Football Club. “With the assistance of Lou, as well as constructive cooperation between Celtic, the Mariners and Tom’s management team, we have ensured all parties, and especially the player himself, are satisfied with the deal.” Media release, 18 Jan 2013 Ben O’Neill, Central Coast Mariners Football Club

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