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Centre of Excellence receives $10 million grant he Central Coast Mariners Centre of Excellence will soon be home to some of Australia’s best indigenous footballers.

On Monday, August 12, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Senator Bob Carr announced $10 million of federal government funding towards the club’s training base and community hub. Senator Carr was joined by government officials, Mariners representatives, Football Federation Australia administrators, Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council (LALC) delegates and media at the funding announcement in Tuggerah. After watching Mariners head coach Graham Arnold lead the club’s first team through a preseason session, Senator Carr announced that the grant would help deliver a Hyundai A-League first program enabling talented indigenous players to not only improve their football skills, but also advance their life prospects. “This project is about more than just football,” Senator Carr said. “It’s about providing a sporting, health and education hub that delivers a wide range of benefits for the local community and economy.” Central Coast Mariners Group general manager Mr Peter Turnbull said that the concept to establish the club’s Elite Indigenous

Football Academy had been first discussed with Darkinjung LALC chief executive officer Mr Sean Gordon throughout the Mariners’ 2013 championship winning campaign. “Today’s funding guarantee is the result of 12 months of hard work,” Mr Turnbull said. “We have been to Canberra on several occasions regarding this application, and we are delighted the funding has been finalised. “We feel the Mariners already make a tremendous difference to the lives of many people on the Central Coast, but with our

Elite Indigenous Football Academy we hope to bring forward the days when the Socceroos can boast a strong number of Australia’s first people. “Moreover, this funding will enable us to start work on stage two of the project within weeks. “Without this commitment, it would have taken several years for us to have been able to deliver the extra facilities.” Mr Turnbull said the funding would also help create jobs on the Central Coast over the medium to long term, with a range of individuals and companies from a variety of sectors engaged to help deliver the

project. “This additional investment via the Mariners into the local economy will provide another boost to the local community,” he said. Central Coast Mariners majority owner Mr Michael Charlesworth, who is currently abroad on business, forwarded his thanks to the government and member for Dobell Mr Craig Thomson for assisting in securing the funding. “Our Elite Indigenous Football Academy will be the first of its kind in Australia and will provide talented but disadvantaged indigenous kids the best possible opportunity to realise their dreams of becoming professional footballers,” Mr

Charlesworth said. “I would like to thank Craig, who has worked tirelessly in making this opportunity come about. “Craig has always been a keen supporter of our vision to ensure the Central Coast is Australia’s football leader.” Head of Hyundai A-League Mr Damien de Bohun also attended the announcement. “This is a fantastic opportunity for the future of Central Coast football and the Mariners,” Mr de Bohun said. “Thousands of kids will benefit from this development and to have the inclusion of an Elite Indigenous Football Academy is another great step for the continued growth of football on the

Central Coast.” Mr Thompson said he was proud to have been involved in negotiating the $10 million funding for the Centre of Excellence at Tuggerah. “This is a huge vote of confidence in the future of the Mariners here on the Central Coast,” Mr Thomson said. Stage two of the Central Coast Mariners Centre of Excellence will include a 1,500 seat grandstand, lighting for the training fields and additional car parking. The Central Coast Mariners Centre of Excellence already features a tournament quality playing field used for first team training and National Youth League matches; coaching and players’ quarters complete with a gym and office space; 10 all-weather synthetic pitches used by the local community and parking for over 100 vehicles. Building for a public hydrotherapy and aquatic centre will be completed next year. The funds for the project are from the latest round of the Regional Development Australia Fund. Funding for this project is already included in the budget. Media release, 12 Aug 2013, Central Coast Mariners

Head Coach Graham Arnold, Central Coast Mariners Group General Manager Peter Turnbull, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Senator Bob Carr with 2013 Federal Election Candidates Deborah O’Neill (Robertson) and Emma McBride (Dobell)

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Gosford mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna has claimed that the development of a new site masterplan for Woy Woy oval has been a “collaborative project” between the council and local community groups.

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Woy Woy Leagues Club general manager Mr Josh Collins, Woy Woy Rugby Union’s Mr Stewart McGoldrick, NRL game development ofﬁcer Mr John Jewiss , Gosford mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna, Gosford Council staff member Ms Karen O’Mara, and CRL infrastructure and game development ofﬁcer Mr Graham Boland at Woy Woy Oval.

cover stage one construction, expected to be completed in mid2014. “Support from all levels of government would see a timely completion to this project and allow local sporting groups to have the

high class facility they deserve,” said Cr McKinna Media release, 31 Jul 2013 Lawrie McKinna, Gosford Council

from a car towards a house on Schnapper Rd, striking a garage door. An undetonated improvised explosive device was also located near a car parked on the driveway of the property. The occupants of the home were not injured in the incident. Police were contacted, with

officers from Brisbane Water Local Area Command and the Police Rescue and Bomb Disposal Squad attending the scene. The explosive device was rendered safe, before being seized for forensic examination. Detectives are continuing their investigations into the matter

and are attempting to establish a motive for the incident. They have been told a small light-coloured vehicle was seen driving along Flounder Rd at excessive speed without its headlights on, moments after the shooting. Police are now appealing for anyone who may have seen the

vehicle or has information about the shooting to come forward. Anyone with information about this incident should call Gosford Detectives via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Media release, 22 Jul 2013 NSW Police Media

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osford mayor L a w r i e McKinna and former international test cricketer Nathan Bracken will run as Independents in the marginal seats of Robertson and Dobell in the September 7 federal election.

as soon as possible. “The scope of works set out in the masterplan means we can’t do it all on our own. “Council has committed $1.75 million to this redevelopment. “It is anticipated that this will

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“We established a project committee to begin the process of designing a masterplan following the grandstand closure, incorporating community groups who will be regularly using the new site. “The contribution they have each made to this project has been of the highest calibre and I would like to thank them for their participation and involvement in what shapes to be a signiﬁcant development for the Woy Woy community,” said mayor Cr McKinna. Gosford Council general manager Mr Paul Anderson said that the masterplan aimed to provide the necessary infrastructure to allow Woy Woy to host regional sporting events. “The facility will have an attendance capacity of 10,000 featuring a 600 seat grandstand, change rooms, kiosk, media box and club house. “The masterplan also focuses on the integration of Woy Woy Oval with the CBD to create a vibrant and accessible community hub. “We are also exploring options to transform the Oval Ave car park into a boulevard space to accommodate community gatherings, such as local markets and special events,” said Mr Anderson. Mayor Cr McKinna said that the project in its entirety would cost $8 to $9 million. “The masterplan allows for the

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Mr McKinna will contest the seat of Robertson while Mr Bracken will be running for the seat of Dobell. Both Lawrie and Nathan said they believed the Central Coast has been overlooked by Labor and the Coalition for far too long. They said they would seek to draw attention and action to the neglected needs of the people of the Central Coast. Mr McKinna is currently the mayor of Gosford and has been closely aligned with the Central Coast for the past nine years as coach and ambassador of A-League Premiers Central Coast Mariners. Former International test cricketer Bracken has been a resident of the Coast for nine years and currently lives at Hamlyn Terrace with his wife and five-year-old son. Lawrie and Nathan said they believe that neither major party has shown any significant support to

the region in the past, and Team Central Coast would be giving Labor and the Coalition an opportunity to make a solid commitment to the people of the Central Coast. Team Central Coast is being funded by high profile businessman Mr

John Singleton. “l am funding this campaign because l believe the residents of the Central Coast have been overlooked and forgotten by both major parties during my whole long lifetime,” said Mr Singleton.

“Of course in a Federal Election, we expect representatives of the major parties to be focused primarily on federal-national issues. “That is as it should be. “But it is surely not unreasonable for the people of the Central

Coast to also expect from candidates who seek to represent us in Canberra, recognition of the major challenges and opportunities our region faces and a genuine commitment to doing something about them? “The Central Coast

opportunity is right now lost on both major parties. “Our population lives in a depressing present and is faced with a limited future, only because of lack of leadership. “I know something has to be done before the Central Coast becomes a lost and forgotten opportunity. “I want to see the beginning of a better future in my lifetime. “I realise the odds are against our winning either of the seats we are contesting. “But we will have succeeded if the major parties understand that your votes, and our candidates’ preferences, will go to them only if they can demonstrate a real commitment to the future of the Central Coast. “I stand to gain no more and no less from my actions than any other resident of the Central Coast which I believe has more, or as many, natural assets than anywhere in Australia. “This is a greater risk for Lawrie and Nathan than for me. “And thus a credit to them both,” said Mr Singleton. Media release, 12 Aug 2013 Monique Marks, Team Central Coast

Council agrees to three year $360,000 partnership with Mariners

Centre of Excellence receives $10 million grant he Central Coast Mariners Centre of Excellence will soon be project. “This home to some of Australia’s best indigenous footballers.

additional investment via the Mariners into the local economy will provide another boost to the local community,” he said. Central Coast Mariners majority owner Mr Michael Charlesworth, who is currently abroad on business, forwarded his thanks to the government and member for Dobell Mr Craig Thomson for assisting in securing the funding. “Our Elite Indigenous Football Academy will be the first of its kind in Australia and will provide talented but disadvantaged indigenous kids the best possible opportunity to realise their dreams of becoming professional footballers,” Mr

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entral Coast Adventist School Year 10 student Jayden Hodgson is currently in America competing in the Adidas National Camp and Tournament in South Beach California as part of the Australian basketball team.

“This is a huge camp with many countries attending and the top 40 American students,” said Jayden’s mum Stacey. In January this year Jayden was a member of the NSW Waratahs U18 Country Basketball team that won the Australian Country Basketball Cup at Albury. From this tournament he was selected as captain of the NSW Country team to

compete at the Australian U18 championships in Queensland in April. “Jayden is classed as bottom age and is still eligible to play in the same age group next year,” said Ms Hodgson. “He is the only student from his school ever to make NSW Combined Open basketball team which won the All School State Championships. “Jayden has another two years at making this team again as it is an open team with students up to and including Year 12.” As a result of Jayden’s performance in last year’s U16 Nationals he was selected in a 20 man Australian squad to train for the World U17 Basketball Championships in 2014. The squad has had three camps at the Australian

Institute of Sport (AIS) where players have been dropped and others added. “He has just received notice that he is invited back to the AIS in August as part of the ﬁnal 16 man squad,” said Ms Hodgson. A team of 10 will be picked from this camp to play in the Oceania Series against New Zealand in Melbourne where the winning country will represent Oceania in the 2014 U17 World Basketball Championships in Dubai in June next year. Jayden has also been part of an Australian squad that attended the Asia Nike Basketball camp in China. “Jayden is working so very hard to hold his position in these squads and teams as your performance is regularly tested,” said Ms Hodgson.

The partnership agreement aims to provide Gosford City exposure at a national and international level and focuses on a range of community beneﬁts including youth, recreational and sporting development opportunities, increased tourism and visitor attraction to the region. Council sponsored the Central Coast Mariners between 2008 and 2011 in conjunction with Wyong Council, Business Central

Coast and the Department of State and Regional Development for a total of approximately $440,000. Council concluded its sponsorship of the club following the 2010-2011 season. While the joint sponsorship of the Mariners was successful, Council had resolved to investigate opportunities to sponsor other regional activities, projects and joint ventures in the marketing of Gosford City. The Central Coast Mariners have built a reputation as the most consistent team in the national competition’s history, as four time grand ﬁnalists, two time premiers and 2013 Hyundai A-League Champions. Following their success, the Central Coast Mariners reapproached Gosford

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“The Mars Food Australia Gosford New Year’s Eve Festival is an exciting action packed annual event, held on December 31 each year on the Gosford Waterfront,” said Gosford Business Improvement District (GBID) manager Mr Paul Brasch. “This Festival is the only professionally organised and managed end of year

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Championships at Adcock Park on July 30. Undefeated in their round games, the boy’s football team lost in the semi-ﬁnal game against a strong opponent. The team still managed

event in the Gosford Local Government Area and is sustainably funded. “The success of the event is largely due to funding received from generous sponsors including Mars Food Australia, Gosford City Council, Gosford Race Club, Central Coast Mariners and Central Coast Leagues Club. “In-kind support is also received from 2GO, Central Coast Express Advocate, NBN Television, Ducks Crossing Publications, Imag Monthly, Gosford City Chamber of Commerce, Central Coast Tourism and Alison Vidler Designs. “The New Year’s Eve Festival is a culmination of three components; A Day at the Races which is held

at the Gosford Race Club, A Night at the Football held at Bluetongue Stadium and An Evening on the Waterfront located on Leagues Club Field and the Central Coast Highway. “The Festival is coordinated by GBID and brings tens of thousands of locals and visitors together at this festive time of year. “The atmosphere is absolutely amazing,” said Mr Brasch. The winners of the 2013 Qantaslink Hunter and Central Coast Awards for Excellence in Tourism will be announced at a 1920s themed Awards night at Wests Leagues Club in New Lambton, Newcastle, on Wednesday, August 14.

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Council with the opportunity to become a sleeve sponsor for the next three seasons commencing this year. The partnership will provide Gosford Council with exposure at a national level through the Hyundai A-League competition and at an international level through the Asian Champions League (ACL). Four ACL games were held in Gosford against competing teams from March to May and drew crowds of up to 8,000 people, accompanied by large visiting delegations from overseas supporting their respective teams. The funding of $120,000 per year for three seasons, totalling $360,000, will be sourced from Council’s To u r i s m - B u s i n e s s Development Special Levy.

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osford Council has entered into a three year partnership with the Central Coast Mariners Football Club and will provide $120,000 in sponsorship each year to the club as part of the agreement.

to place third overall for the Central Coast. The girls’ football team did not qualify for the semiﬁnals, despite playing a number of impressive games in the round games. Overall, they placed sixth out of a possible 18.

yong Council’s n e w e s t playground, complete with a 25 metre long double ﬂying fox, was ofﬁcially opened by mayor Cr Doug Eaton on Saturday, August 3.

The playground is located at Sohier Park, Ourimbah, on the corner of Ken Cook Way and Shirley St. “The playground has been four and a half years in the planning after Council made a resolution to construct it in November, 2008,” mayor Cr Eaton said. “Our staff have done

a fantastic job with the design and construction of the playground and I know that it has already proved extremely popular with local residents who have long called for a facility like this in the Ourimbah area. “Throughout the consultation phase, which involved 500 letters sent to residents, all responses received by Council were extremely favourable, including the direct consultation with the Ourimbah Precinct Committee and Ourimbah Neighbourhood Playgroup.

“I encourage everyone to get along and experience the playground ﬁrst hand because it really is a state of the art facility with some wonderful equipment for the kids to enjoy.” The playground caters for children aged between two and 12 years and features a 25 metre long double ﬂying fox, a 7.4 metre high net climbing structure, explorative dinosaur skeleton, regular play equipment such as swings, slide and spring toys, large shelter, bike racks and seating for the adults.

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Key Site planning proposal on public exhibition Development detailed guidance for the all submissions before planning proposal for a long awaited $45 million development at Specific Control Plan (DCP) and development of this key the proposal is brought The Entrance is now on public exhibition.

For almost 30 years, the prime site known as the “Key Site” on the corner of Marine Pde and The Entrance Rd has been left vacant. Now it is set to be turned into a 20 storey building comprising 93 apartments and retail floor space, which will include restaurants. Wyong Council has identified the site as an Iconic Development Site and has been working with proponents Pelican Horizons Pty Ltd to finally deliver a development at this location. Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton said this was an historic event for Wyong Shire. “It’s the first of council’s 28 identified Iconic Development sites to reach this stage, and it happens to be a development on arguably the most iconic site in the Shire,” Cr Eaton said. “The public can now view the first of what we anticipate to become

three major developments at The Entrance, with a combined value of more than $500 million. “We have put in a lot of hard work and we are now at the stage where this development is as close as ever to becoming a reality.” In June last year, council initiated a planning proposal to switch off certain planning controls and create new building heights. This was endorsed by the state government’s Gateway Panel in August 2012. A planning proposal is the relatively new term for a spot rezoning and while it is not a formal Development Application, if approved, it will ultimately allow for a Development Application to be determined. Wyong Council has been in constant contact with the proponents, working through the

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a Voluntary Planning Agreement (VPA), which is on exhibition alongside the planning proposal. The draft DCP includes

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Iconic Development Site. The draft VPA includes information that shows the developers providing a cash contribution to council to the value of $1.56 million. This will be directed towards public domain upgrades within The Entrance Town Centre, including work in Memorial Park. “All up, it is envisaged that around 250 construction jobs and 120 jobs upon completion will be created through this development,” Cr Eaton said. “This will be a tremendous boost to the local economy at The Entrance and Wyong Shire as a whole. “For years, we have seen applications for this prime location come and go before council, but this latest one has involved a lot of hard work from council staff and the developers are serious about getting on with the job.” Council will review

back to a council meeting in September for consideration. If officially endorsed, the planning proposal will then be forwarded to the state government for final approval. “It is possible for the proponents to submit a Development Application for the site now,” Cr Eaton said. “Because of the value of the development, council could endorse the DA but official approval would need to be sought from the Joint Regional Planning Panel.” The Key Site Planning Proposal will be on exhibition until the end of August and can be viewed at council’s Wyong Civic Centre and The Entrance library. Wyong Council encourages residents and visitors to view the documents on exhibition and submit their comments. Media release, 13 Aug 2013, Wyong Shire Council

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$3 million loan to reduce pollution in Tuggerah Lakes

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Cr Lynne Webster, Cr Adam Troy, Cr Lloyd Taylor and Member for The Entrance Mr Chris Spence

Cr Taylor said the yong Council has received a $3 million low interest loan for NSW state government a new self-propelled seagrass harvesting barge to reduce has seen how important pollution in the Tuggerah Lakes catchment.

Local Government Minister Mr Don Page made the announcement on Tuesday, August 6, that Wyong Council would receive the funding from the NSW government in round two of the Local Infrastructure Renewal Scheme (LIRS). The $100 million LIRS provides subsidies to assist councils to help meet the cost of financing their infrastructure backlogs. Member for The Entrance Mr Chris Spence said he was delighted that Wyong Shire was among the successful applicants in round two of the funding and that the Tuggerah Lakes Wrack Harvesting Project could now go ahead. “Tuggerah Lakes has had much focus over the past few years with many restoration projects being undertaken as part of the Estuary Management

Unit,” Mr Spence said. “The result will be more attractive waterways without the pungent smell that deters many locals and tourists from enjoying our iconic waterways.” Member for Wyong Mr Darren Webber also welcomed the announcement. “Wyong Shire Council is looking to significantly increase its wrack harvesting operations through the introduction of a self-propelled barge capable of transporting wrack from the already operating wrack harvester,” Mr Webber said. Mr Webber said this would minimise transport times from collection to storage. “Council will also purchase a vehicle capable of pushing the wrack that has gathered near the shoreline out to the weed harvester where

it may be safely harvested in line with license conditions,” Mr Webber said. “The project will also involve renewal of several Gross Pollutant Traps. “This will assist in reducing large pollutants from entering the lake. “The total cost of the project is $3 million, all of which Wyong Shire Council will borrow under round two of the Local Government Infrastructure Renewal Scheme.” Save Tuggerah Lakes councillors Mr Adam Troy and Mr Lloyd Taylor also welcomed the funding. “It is great to see that the state government is listening to the concerns of the community and has recognised the importance of the Tuggerah Lakes to the Central Coast community,” Cr Troy said.

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he Central Coast now has an extra year’s worth of water stored thanks to the Mardi-Mangrove Link pipeline.

Since the pipeline started transferring water, more than 27,300 million litres have been stored in Mangrove Creek Dam. Wyong Council director of infrastructure and operations Mr Greg McDonald said this was another achievement for the Mardi-Mangrove Link and the Central Coast community. “Building the MardiMangrove Link was identified by the Central Coast community as a priority for drought proofing our region,” Mr McDonald said. “Now that is complete, we are taking advantage of the wet weather when it happens and reaping the rewards. “The additional total water pumped to Mangrove Creek Dam has now passed what the Central Coast community would use in one year on the current Water Wise Rules.”

Gosford Council director of water and sewer Mr Rod Williams said it was pleasing to see the Link producing results so quickly. “It seems like only yesterday we were staring down the barrel of emergency drought works and dam levels at around 13%,” Mr Williams said. “Now, in a few short years we have completed the Mardi-Mangrove Link and with the help of good rains have been able to increase storage levels beyond 60%. “The councils have also worked together on a number of other mitigation works including increasing the capacity for the Wyong River pump station and building a connection from Mangrove Creek Weir to Mooney Mooney Dam.” Media release, 31 Jul 2013, Wyong Shire Council

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Council’s manager of waste Mr Stefan Botha collected the award. “I am excited with this result and would like to dedicate this win to the commitment of our staff and resolve of our decision makers to implement best practice at the site,” Mr Botha said. Judges said council’s Waste Management Facility had the “whole package of leadership in environmental and landfill management” and that is what gave it the edge over the other contender for the award, Bundaberg

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Schools would have funding certainty says McNamara iberal candidate for Dobell Ms Karen McNamara has said a Coalition government would provide all local schools with funding certainty and honour all commitments for the next four years.

“Schools need certainty and so the Coalition will match the dollarfor-dollar commitments already made by the government to schools over the next four years,” Ms McNamara said. “While the RuddGillard government has made a mess of school funding arrangements with seven different Gonski deals in place, we know that schools and parents need certainty.” The announcement by Mr Tony Abbott means that if elected, a Coalition government would ensure Commonwealth schools

funding committed by Labour for the 2014 school year would flow to all states and territories irrespective of whether they have signed a deal with the Gillard or Rudd government. The Coalition would also amend the Australian Education Act to ensure the states, territories and non-government sector keep authority for their schools. It would further match the Commonwealth funding for schools committed by Labor over the forward estimates. “Most importantly,

local schools will have the funding certainty but without a national takeover of schools,” Ms McNamara said. “We will work cooperatively with the states and territories to deliver a better education system. “I want schools to deliver better quality education through better teaching, better teachers, more community engagement, and more principal autonomy as well as through fair funding.” Media release, 9 Aug 2013, Karen McNamara, Liberal candidate for Dobell

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Thomson challenges McNamara to debates ember for Dobell Mr Craig Thomson has challenged the Liberal candidate for Dobell to a series of debates in the electorate in the lead up to the federal election on September 7.

In a letter to Ms Karen McNamara, Mr Thomson said it was important that constituents get to hear their candidates’ views about local issues. Mr Thomson also said it was important that voters get to better know their candidates and what they stand for. “Debates are informative and help voters decide who can best represent them in federal parliament,” Mr Thomson said.

“I hope Karen agrees to hold a series of debates with me, so we can talk in depth about the issues that are important to the people of the Dobell electorate.” Mr Thomson said now that the Labor Party has selected a candidate for Dobell, it would be better to have at least three candidates taking part. “I would welcome Emma McBride to the debate stage as well,” he said.

“Central Coast people want to know about major local issues such as the planned coal mine and Tuggerah Lakes, not just about national matters,” Mr Thomson said. “The local media might also like to oversee or host any or all of the debates.” Media release, 8 Aug 2013, David Gardiner, Office of Craig Thomson MP

Hall welcomes election date clarity ederal Member for Shortland Ms Jill Hall has welcomed the prime minister’s announcement of an election date on Saturday, September 7.

“A number of people have been waiting to hear when the federal election will be held,” Ms Hall said. “Now we have some certainty about the date and I’m sure people will welcome that clarity. “I now look forward to the next five weeks in the lead up to the election and I will continue to talk to community members all over my electorate. “I will continue to meet people at my regular stalls in local shopping centres, community functions and other local events. “I will also be speaking

to people about specific issues and hearing about what is important to them. “This will be a tough election for the Rudd Labor Government, however, I am keen for people to judge us on our record of delivering positive outcomes and look forward to delivering our positive plan for the future. “In my own electorate of Shortland we have delivered valuable outcomes for education services, pensioner support, disability care and the National Broadband Network.

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McBride to contest election as part of ALP

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ederal Opposition leader Mr Tony Abbott has visited the Wyong Shire as part of his campaign for the upcoming federal election on Saturday, September 7.

F Emma McBride has been endorsed as the Labor candidate for Dobell

he Australian Labor Party (ALP) has preselected former Wyong Shire councillor Ms Emma McBride as its candidate for the federal seat of Dobell in the upcoming federal election.

Ms McBride, who now lives in The Entrance, is the daughter of former state minister Mr Grant McBride. She grew up in Wyong, attended high school in Tuggerah and is currently the chief pharmacist at Wyong Hospital. She has held this role for the past five years. Ms McBride is actively involved in the local community and is the patron of the Wyong Netball Association. As part of the ALP,

Ms McBride has said she would fight for more funding for Wyong Hospital and health care services, as well as better roads on the Central Coast. This would include the F3 to M2 link. She has also said she will seek to protect, support and create local jobs, and wants to make the Wyong Shire an even better place to live. Her selection as Labor candidate for Dobell comes after the

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On Tuesday, August 6, Mr Abbott visited the Wyong Council Charmhaven Works Depot and addressed the media. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Central Coast is a terrific part of NSW,â&#x20AC;? Mr Abbott said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an important part of our country. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hundreds of thousands of people live here and they deserve a better deal. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Amongst other things, an incoming Coalition government will ensure that the F3 to M2 link actually gets built. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had years of promises from the Labor government in Canberra. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nothing has happened. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Barry Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Farrell, to his great credit, wants to see this go ahead and it will certainly go ahead with the full support and backing of a Coalition government in Canberra.â&#x20AC;? Mr Abbott also spoke of the proposed new tax on employer-provided cars and said the tax would hit hundreds of thousands of ordinary Australian workers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wyong Council, for instance, has 200 cars that are driven by its staff; those staff average $70,000 a year,â&#x20AC;? Mr Abbott said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fringe benefits tax change is a $2,000 a year tax hit on those people.â&#x20AC;? Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton, who was also present in Charmhaven, said the proposed fringe benefits tax change would mean a $1 million hit to Wyong Council. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That is a million

dollars that we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t spend repairing pot holes, mowing parks, library books etc.,â&#x20AC;? Cr Eaton said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Essential government services provided to our rate payers will suffer to the tune of $1 million a year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a very significant additional impost, it comes without any consultation, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something that council will really have to struggle to find the money to meet and as I said, it will likely result in cuts to services that our community badly needs and deserves to have. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In terms of the impact on the council staff, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s $10 a week out of their take home pay and in an area where we do have unfortunately fairly low incomes [and] an economy that is not going gang busters, that $10 a week makes a difference to the average person. When asked how he came up with these figures, Cr Eaton said that the award that applies to local government in NSW limits the amount of any increase in the work contribution that can be passed on to the worker. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So the maximum amount under the award is 10%,â&#x20AC;? Cr Eaton said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That is $10 a week. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The bulk of it therefore has to be picked up by the council.â&#x20AC;? Mr Abbott was also joined at the event by Liberal candidate for Dobell Ms Karen McNamara. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Campaigning here in Dobell, it reinforces what

politics is all about,â&#x20AC;? Ms McNamara said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about the people, about the households, the families and the businesses which make up our great community that we have here on the Central Coast. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For me, as the candidate for Dobell, I give my commitment to the people of Dobell that I am working hard to put Dobell back on the map for the right reasons and also to restore respectability and credibility to the representation of this great community.â&#x20AC;? When asked about the local Labor candidate for Dobell, who had at that stage not been named, and also the past history with former Labor member Craig Thomson, Mr Abbott said the less said about Mr Thomson the better. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But I do think that the former Labor member, the person who is apparently still having his legal fees paid by the Labor Party, characterises and symbolises the last six years,â&#x20AC;? Mr Abbott said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mr Rudd is only the prime minister now because apparently he got an assurance from the former Labor member for Dobell of support in the parliament. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know who the current Labor candidate is. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All I know is we have a strong local candidate in Karen McNamara.â&#x20AC;? Transcript, 6 Aug 2013, Sonia Gentile, Office of Tony Abbott MP

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Bracken to stand as independent for Dobell ormer international test cricketer Mr Nathan Bracken has announced that he will run as the independent candidate for Dobell in the September 7 federal election.

Mr Bracken, who has been a resident of the Central Coast for nine years, currently lives at Hamlyn Terrace with his wife and five-year-old son. He said he believed the Central Coast has been overlooked by Labor and the Coalition for far too long and is seeking to draw attention and action to the neglected needs of the people of the Central Coast. Mr Bracken, who made the announcement on Monday, August 12, will be joined on the Central Coast by Gosford mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna, who will run as the independent candidate for Robertson. The costs of the “Team Central Coast” election campaign will be funded by high profile businessman Mr John Singleton. Mr Singleton, who has been a rate payer on the Central Coast for over 60 years, said he was funding the campaign because he believed that the residents of the Central Coast have been forgotten by both major parties during his entire life time.

“Of course, in a federal election, we expected representatives of the major parties to be focused primarily on federal-national issues,” Mr Singleton said. “That is as it should be. “But it is surely not unreasonable for the people of the Central Coast to also expect from candidates who seek to represent us in Canberra, recognition of the major challenges and opportunities our region faces and a genuine commitment to doing something about them. “The Central Coast opportunity is right now lost on both major parties. “Our population lives in a depressing present and is faced with a limited future, only because of lack of leadership. “I know something has to be done before the Central Coast becomes a lost and forgotten opportunity. “I realise the odds are against our winning either of the seats we are contesting. “But we will have succeeded if the major parties understand that

your votes, and our candidates’ preferences, will go to them only if they can demonstrate a real commitment to the future of the Central Coast. “I stand to gain no more and no less from my actions than any other resident of the Central Coast which I believe has more, or as many, natural assets than anywhere in Australia. “This is a greater risk for Lawrie and Nathan than for me. “And thus a credit to them both.” Mr Singleton said he knew Mr Bracken throughout his sporting career and through his father’s company, which was contracted to do works on Mr Singleton’s farm at full price. “[Mr Bracken’s] reputation in Australia and internationally with his peers is impeccable,” Mr Singleton said. Mr Singleton also said that his researcher, Mr Ian Woolcott of Woolcott Research, has reinforced his disillusionment with the political situation on the Central Coast, with professional studies in

Former international test cricketer Nathan Bracken will contest the seat of Dobell as an Independent candidate in the upcoming federal election

both seats showing over 90% of voters are tired of being continually forgotten. “I am funding this campaign because I feel I should,” Mr Singleton said. “I can afford it. “It can do no harm. “And it can only do good. “I wish the Central Coast team well and believe all other residents of the Central Coast will feel as I do that in the words of my dear old mate Don Chipp, ‘someone has to keep the bastards honest’. “The ‘bastards’ will never take the Central Coast for granted again.”

Mr Singleton’s Central Coast interests include his family holiday home at Killcare; Bells at Killcare Resort; Manfredi at Bells; Pretty Beach House; Bells Beach House; Strawberry Hill Stud; and the Bluetongue Brewery at Warnervale. He has also been the lessee of Gosford’s Bluetongue Stadium, home to the Central Coast Mariners, for 10 years. Mr Singleton said he would not be making any more statements or comments on the matter or any other subject until after the federal election is held. The research conducted by Woolcott Research has

shown that 38% of voters in the seat of Dobell would select Liberal candidate Ms Karen McNamara as their first preference for their federal member. Labor candidate Ms Emma McBride came in a close second, with 33% of voters indicating she would be their first preference. According to the study, 8% of voters would select Mr Bracken as their first preference, with current member for Dobell Mr Craig Thomson ranking as first preference for only 7% of voters. Media release, 12 Aug 2013, Monique Marks, Team Central Coast

Wynn welcomes election reens candidate for Dobell Ms Sue Wynn has welcomed the announcement of the federal election and has said the party is calling for greater efforts to attract more green collar jobs in the Central Coast region.

Ms Wynn said such jobs would include the manufacture of components for the renewable energy market. “We will stand up and be counted on climate change, creating jobs while protecting our fragile environment,” she said. The Greens candidate for Dobell also emphasised that she would not support the proposed Wallarah 2 coal mine or the use of coal seam gas if elected. “We will use, if possible, the federal environmental powers to stop this mine,” Ms Wynn said. “Our goal is 90% renewables by 2013, not

more dirty power.” Another Greens’ initiative emphasised by Ms Wynn is that of helping people on low incomes and creating more affordable housing. She said this would include a $50 increase in the Newstart allowance and a $40 increase for the single parent supplement. Also on the agenda is action concerning the proposed high speed rail network which would stop on the Central Coast. “The Greens have actual plans with dedicated money to start making the high speed rail a reality, with $1.2 billion to do the environmental impact studies and select the best route from

Melbourne to Brisbane over the coming term of the federal government,” Ms Wynn said. “We aren’t paying lip service to this goal as we know how beneficial this high speed rail would be for the cities and businesses along its route. “The high speed rail also enhances our tourism and lowers our carbon emissions also bringing high remuneration jobs to Australia. “This is 21st century thinking and planning for the long term that the Greens know will enhance everyone in Australia’s standard of living.” Ms Wynn said the Greens were actively

seeking ways to support small business. “They are the engine room of Australia’s economy and they deserve a fair go,” she said. “They are the big job creators. “There are almost two

million small businesses in Australia employing five million people. “The Greens would cut the company tax rate for small businesses by $2; increase the instant asset write-off threshold from $6,500 to $10,000 as recommended by

the Henry Tax Review; and strengthen the competition policy to prevent big business using their market power to gain unfair advantages over small business.” Media release, 13 Aug 2013, Kate da Costa, Central Coast Greens

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New programs to help young people find work

oung people in Wyong Shire will now have access to four new programs which will help them find work opportunities. industries and trainers to generate more employment and support. A business centre will be established to provide work experience in callcentres, mail-out and data entry services. $236,363 has been allocated to build an IT hub to provide interactive support and information to improve job readiness and access to employment opportunities for young people. The hub will use online tools such as social networking, texting and apps to help them transition to work. A share of $500,000 was given to provide a framework for local advisory groups to reflect and review their placebased practices and improve their processes under the Better Futures, Local Solutions program. A share of $863,636 was further allocated to work with young people and develop a new social media platform to help them connect with local and national employment opportunities and community services. Employers and training organisations will also be supported in using the technology to identify and engage people. “These are excellent projects for our young

The programs were announced by the Minister for Human Services Senator Jan McLucas in the week commencing August 6 under the Better Futures, Local Solutions initiative. Federal member for Shortland Ms Jill Hall has welcomed the news and said the four programs focused on getting young people into work and giving them valuable knowledge and experience. “Wyong Shire has received $693,385 in direct funding for youth employment programs,” Ms Hall said. “We also share in another $1.36 million to review current practices and develop new social media programs. “The projects recognise that many young people need help to access job advice and opportunities. “They also utilise social media tools which are so familiar to young people in today’s digital age.” $457,021 has been allocated to employ a job readiness coordinator to give young people hands-on support and training to improve their employability skills. The role will also engage local businesses,

people in Wyong Shire,” Ms Hall said. “It is particularly good that they use so many online and social media tools. “Helping to get young people into work is a really important process. “Finding new ways of achieving that goal will be very welcome.” Senator McLucas also said these local projects help to address key local challenges, including connecting young people and the long term unemployed with local businesses to find suitable employment opportunities. “The government has already committed $1.6 million to Wyong Shire through the Local Solutions Fund to help improve education, training and employment opportunities in the area,” Senator McLucas said. “This has helped young parents and families to complete their education, improve their employability, develop their parenting skills and engage with their local community.” Funding for this commitment is already included in the budget. Media release, 7 Aug 2013, Lisa McDermott, Office of Jill Hall MP

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Summerland and Gwandalan assessed for Tidy Towns awards

ssessors from the Keep Australia Beautiful NSW 2013 Tidy Towns Sustainable Communities Awards visited Summerland and Gwandalan in the week starting Monday, August 5.

The week saw 20 assessors setting off to evaluate 68 towns across rural NSW in search of the state’s top tidy town. This year, the 68 rural communities will compete in six population categories, with many in the running for best overall town for 2013. Keep Australia Beautiful NSW CEO Mr David Imrie said assessing week was the beginning of a lengthy judging process that would culminate in Armidale, last year’s Overall Tidy Town Award winner, on November 1 to 3. “The tidy towns assessing week is a fantastic opportunity to learn first-hand how towns across the state are finding innovative and

resourceful ways of being sustainable,” Mr Imrie said. “The winners of our program will be celebrated at our Tidy Towns Awards weekend where communities can learn from other participants, attend workshops and build important networks from regional NSW.” All tidy towns assessors have undergone a comprehensive two day training course in preparation for their role of assessing a range of town projects that have been nominated for an award category. All assessors are experienced environmental professionals from a variety of backgrounds, such as local and state

government; community groups; educational institutions; and the private sector. Tidy Towns Sustainable Communities is the flagship program of Keep Australia Beautiful and this year marks its 33rd anniversary. The program fosters and recognises group and individual endeavours that protect, preserve and enhance our local environments and communities across regional NSW. Tidy towns allows rural towns to showcase their efforts in creating a more sustainable community across a range of projects. Media release, 1 Aug 2013, James Mahon, Keep Australia Beautiful NSW

$61,600 distributed between community organisations

ommunity organisations in the Wyong Shire will share in $61,600 through the Australian government’s 2013 Volunteer Grants program.

Member for Dobell Mr Craig Thomson said 17 organisations in the area have been successful under the program. They include the Australian Breastfeeding Association at Berkeley Vale, the Chittaway Rural Fire Brigade, the Ourimbah District Girl Guides, the Habitat Association for Arts and Environment at Warnervale and the Friends of Pioneer Dairy Wetlands. The grants, which range between $1,000

and $5,000, will help volunteer groups meet the rising costs of running not-for-profit organisations. “This is great news for our hard-working volunteer groups on the Central Coast,” Mr Thomson said. “These wonderful members of our community give their time for free but they still have to meet rising costs of delivering their services. “These grants will help the organisations in a

range of ways including buying much needed equipment or contributing towards training courses, background checks and transport costs for volunteers with a disability who are unable to drive. “I applaud the government for the grants because they are a great way to say thanks for the selfless work and commitment by volunteers.” Media release, 8 Aug 2013, David Gardiner, Office of Craig Thomson MP

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Ourimbah in sixth place following win over Erina

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urimbah continued their recent run of good form, disposing of the fourth placed Erina 48-26 at Sohier Park during round 15 of the Central Coast Rugby League competition on Sunday, August 4.

Two tries to leaping Magpie Alex Lash set the tone for the afternoon and Adam McEwen’s men raced to a 30-6 advantage by half-time. Playing their 100th games for the Magpies, Ourimbah favourites Jason Easton and Ben New celebrated in style. Both players managed to cross the stripe in the convincing win against Erina.

The result enabled Ourimbah to surge ahead of Kincumber into sixth place on the ladder; the Colts narrowly beaten by competition leaders Terrigal 10-7 in a contest at MacKillop Oval. In the other round 15 games, the Berkeley Vale Panthers moved to second place after grounding out a 24-4 win over The Entrance. Toukley followed the

previous week’s upset victory over Umina with a 40-12 win over the Northern Lakes Warriors at Darren Kennedy Oval. Woy Woy suffered their first loss of the past two months when beaten 36-34 by Wyong and, in the final game of the round, Umina beat Central Wyong 96-4. Email, 5 Aug 2013, Andrew Stark, Central Coast Rugby League

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Mariners to play first A-League match at North Sydney Oval

entral Coast Mariners will play their first ever Hyundai A-League match at the North Sydney Oval when the club hosts Wellington Phoenix on Thursday, December 19.

The match is part of a festive football feast for the Mariners and is anticipated to attract a considerable crowd as fans prepare for the end of their work year. With one in five Mariners members currently residing south of the Brooklyn Bridge, Central Coast Mariners majority owner Mr Michael Charlesworth said taking the game to North Sydney Oval in December underlined the club’s intent to grow its solid supporter base in an area well known for its love of football. “Football is the participation sport of choice in Sydney’s northern suburbs with tens of thousands of active male and female players,” Mr Charlesworth said. “We want to collect emotionally with football fans who are not already aligned with the Mariners to build on the fantastic supporter base that is already alive in the area. “Historically we have worked closely with football associations north of the Harbour Bridge and

we will be re-energising these relationships over the coming months as we bid to engage North Shore locals with our club prior to, during and following the game against the Phoenix. “With 20% of our members living in the Sydney’s northern suburbs, we already regard the region as an extension of Mariners territory. “We want to encourage even more supporters from the area to routinely make the short trip up the freeway to see our champion team in action. “To show them what we’re about, we’ve decided to take a game to them.” Mr Charlesworth said the club would be assisting its Coast-based fans to make the trip south to North Sydney Oval on match day by providing $10 return bus tickets to the game via local company Coast Liner. He also said club members would be offered significantly discounted

ticket prices for the encounter. “We want our core fan base who live on the Coast to embrace this initiative and be part of an exclusive and distinctive chapter in our history,” Mr Charlesworth said. “Their positivity about the club and match will help influence football fans who live north of the Harbour Bridge to jump on board. “Long term, this will enable us to grow many aspects of the club.” Up to 60,000 people currently make the daily commute from the Central Coast to Sydney for work. Ordinarily, some Mariners supporters are not able to make a 7:30pm kick-off in Gosford due to travel times, however, it is hoped many will choose to factor the fixture into their route home. Tickets for the match between Central Coast Mariners and Wellington Phoenix are on sale now. Media release, 6 Aug 2013, Central Coast Mariners

Roos win 24-20 over Mounties Prop Shaun Boss yong Roos held off a strong finishing Mounties outfit 24-20 at then crashed into some Kanwal on Sunday, August 11, in round 22 of the VB NSW defenders before offRugby Cup.

The Roos recorded their fifth win for the 2013 season on the back of a four try spree by wing Allen Malau. Malau’s first try came from a set play 30 metres from the Mt Pritchard line. Half Johnno Ford feigned an open side play late in the tackle count and Mounties took the bait, expecting a quick shift to their left side. Mitch Williams attacked the short side from acting half, putting Malau into space down the western touchline with a long cut out pass. Malau did the rest and raced unopposed to the corner.

Ford missed the conversion and the Roos led 4-0. Williams was involved in Malau’s second try after kicking deep into the Mounties in-goal area. Mounties’ wing Billy Tupou tried to shepherd the ball over the dead ball line, but Malau dived at speed and gained some downward pressure on the rolling ball. Ford failed to convert, with the Roos ahead 8-0. Mounties struck back when back row Jarrad Kennedy hit the Wyong line at pace and spun out of some ineffective tackles to plant the ball beneath the posts. Boom half Mitch

Cornish converted. Mounties had narrowed the score line to 8-6, but had lost Kennedy with a leg injury in the process. Ford then attacked the Mounties right side with numbers in support. Ford chip kicked over the advancing defence line and Malau took advantage of a friendly bounce to capture his third try. Ford converted this one and Wyong were out to a 14-6 lead. Another raid to the Mounties right side saw replacement Lionel O’Mally combine with Ford to send back row Marvin Filipo on a bumping run which ended close to the line.

loading to Vaha Pulu to score close to the posts. Ford converted and the Roos looked comfortable, ahead 20-6. Mounties worked a regulation back line move with Grant Lahey crossing wide out. Cornish added the extras and Mt Pritchard were back in the match with a half-time score of 20-12. Mounties opened the scoring in the second half. Replacement back row Mitch Cahalane speared through the Roos’ edge defence which was back pedalling due to an error amplified by a subsequent penalty. Cornish missed the conversion, but Mounties

looked threatening within the context of a 20-16 score line in favour of the locals. Wyong prop Eloni Vunakece was hit with a high shot which drew a penalty within kicking distance. The Roos spurned the opportunity for two further points, electing to attempt to land the killer blow. Wyong went to a wellrehearsed double second man play, with fullback Grant Nelson sweeping wide to give Malau enough space to cross in the corner. Ford missed a difficult conversion and the Roos looked all but home at 2416. However, as full-time approached, Mounties’ Scott Jones crossed the

line. The Roos were good to hold the score at 2420, though, until the final hooter. Vunakece was Wyong’s best player this game, charging with venom deep into the Mounties defence each attacking set. O’Mally stood tall in defence and Ford superbly managed the attack. The Roos host Auckland Vulcans at Kanwal on Sunday, August 18, at 3pm. The Roos secured the points on their trip to New Zealand earlier in the season, and the Warriors feeder team will no doubt be looking to return the favour. Email, 12 Aug 2013, Matt Lavin, Wyong Rugby League Club Group

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Major Pairs Championship held at Munmorah

Major Pairs winners Tony Laguzza and Aron Sherriff

ttalong Memorial Bowling Club’s Tony Laguzza and Aron Sherriff have been named 2013 Bowls Central Coast Major Pairs Champions at Munmorah United Bowling Club on Saturday, July 20.

The Ettalong duo beat Halekulani Bowling Club’s Brian Howe and Michael Stead to take out the title. The morning semifinal was between the Ettalong Eagles pair and Justin Shelley and Brett Pritchard from Avoca Beach Bowling Club. The Peninsula bowlers emerged as victors, with Avoca going down to Ettalong 25-14 after 20 ends. In the other semi-final,

Halekulani’s Brian Howe and Michael Stead proved too strong for Wyong’s Appollo Birch and Mark Wheatley. The Halekulani team took out the match 25-15 and locked themselves in for the finals berth against Ettalong. The major pairs final score of 23 shots to 16 does not reflect the close and fierce competition as befitting a zone final. Although the Ettalong bowlers got away to an

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early lead, the Halekulani team fought back to be only one shot behind at end 11. With all four combatants displaying two quality bowls, it was the Ettalong pair who once again clawed their way ahead to claim the championship and valuable points on the Bowls Central Coast Player of the Year points score table. The 2013 Bowls President’s Reserve Pairs Final witnessed the biggest turnaround of the day when Ettalong’s Robert Taylor and Brian Brailey came from behind to overtake the Bateau Bay father and son team of Michael and Ray Pack to grab a 28-22 victory. In the Bowls Central Coast Senior Pairs Final, it was the Terrigal pair of David Limbrick and Miro Perovic who emerged as winners against The Entrance’s Peter McCarten and Bill Constantine. The winners of the three pairs sections will join the other Bowls Central Coast winners in Singles, Triples and Fours to represent the Central Coast at the State Championship Finals to be held at East Maitland Bowling Club from Saturday, October 12, to Saturday, October 19. Email, 5 Aug 2013, Bob Bourke Bowls Central Coast

Killarney Vale AFL destroys Cardiff

ound 18 of the Black Diamond AFL competition saw Killarney Vale beat Cardiff 18.18.126 to 1.8.14 at Adelaide St Oval on Saturday, August 10.

Celebrating the club’s 35th anniversary in front of a big crowd, Killarney Vale completely dominated the Cardiff side, who were missing key midfielders Liam Gibson, Isaac Heeney and Ben Stewart. The Bombers jumped out of the blocks and with Black Diamond AFL Rising Star favourite Josh Mifsud having an influence in the midfield, they were able to keep Cardiff goal less and lead by 36 points at the first change. With Cardiff unable to contain the Bombers’ many avenues to goal, the Killarney Vale side were able to extend their lead at every change before winning by a convincing 112 points. Apart from Mifsud, skipper Brendan Lewis

had a strong game and was also able to get forward to kick three goals. Justin Daley and Corey Shackleton also stood out in a team with few passengers. Brad Edwards and Daniel Lloyd were the most successful forwards, finishing with four goals apiece. The two teams will meet again on Saturday, August 24, in the first semi-final. While this result will have little bearing on that match, the fact that the margin was in excess of 100 points and the Hawks were only able to kick one goal will mean Cardiff coach Adam Dugan has some work to do. Killarney Vale will finish the home and away season against local rivals

Terrigal Avoca. In First Division, Wyong Lakes’ chances of playing in this year’s finals have ended with a 13.8.86 to 6.9.45 loss to Maitland at Don Small Oval. Needing a win to keep their hopes of finals berth alive, Wyong Lakes had the better first half and led by 14 points at halftime. The Magpies, however, were unable to match their opponents after the long break. They were unable to kick a goal in the secondhalf and went down to the Maitland side by 41 points. Media release, 10 Aug 2013. Garry Burkinshaw, Black Diamond AFL

Central Coast Sevens to be televised he Fitness First Central Coast Sevens International Rugby Festival has signed an innovative new partnership that will see the rugby sevens tournament broadcast into over 36 pubs, clubs and hotels within NSW.

The partnership, which was signed on Thursday, July 25, will also allow live streaming of the event, taking the tournament to a global audience. BarTV, a dynamic and innovative entertainment medium, have signed on to film and broadcast the two day event, which will take place on Saturday, October 26, and Sunday, October 27, at Wyong Rugby League Club, Kanwal. The tournament will feature some of Australia’s most famous rugby clubs taking on the might of international competitors from around

the Asia Pacific region in both men’s and women’s matches. Four powerhouse teams from Fiji and the Kanto and Hakkaido Champion Rugirl 7 from Japan are among the international teams set to compete. As well as rugby, the festival will also feature cultural performances, international foods, music, market stalls and a variety of interactive activities to keep the family entertained. The new partnership with BarTV will see the tournament enhance the already prestigious international reputation

of the event. The tournament is regarded as Australia’s premier rugby sevens festival outside of the International World Series. The game of rugby sevens is set for a massive period of growth in the lead up to the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. It is also tipped to be one of the most popular sports in the 2014 Commonwealth Games to be held in Scotland. Media release, 25 Jul 2013, Craig Morgan, Fitness First Central Coast Sevens

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Archers, cricketers and Sevens partnership students receive grants extended ustralia’s Fitness First Central Coast Sevens International Rugby Festival and the Bayleys Fiji Coral Coast Sevens have announced that they will extend their partnership to the female competition.

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hildren at Tuggerah Lakes Field Archers are hoping to hit a bullseye following a $1,200 grant from Telstra’s Kids Fund program.

The local organisation will now be able to purchase new archery equipment to train its 84 young members in archery and promote the sport to the community. The archery club is just one of three local recipients on the Central Coast. Telstra Country Wide Area general manager for the Hunter and Central Coast Mr Chris Cusack said the grants were widely recognised for making a genuine difference to local organisations supporting children. “Over the past 11 years, Telstra’s Kids Fund has provided $8.3 million to help over 7,000 local organisations across

Australia better support, educate and encourage children,” Mr Cusack said. “The funds really do make a positive and lasting difference to children’s futures and boost the ability of local organisations to support their community. “We are proud to be able to help local groups support the skills, talents and development of children.” Mr Cusack said grant recipients were nominated by Telstra employees whose children in their immediate family are actively involved in community organisations. “It is fantastic to have an initiative such as Telstra’s Kids Fund that

encourages employees to support and strengthen their community,” he said. “It helps connect our staff to the communities where they live and work and make a difference in those communities.” Gorokan Public School also received a grant and will use the funding towards the purchase of a class set of 30 iPads for students in Years 5 and 6. Warnervale Cricket Club was the other Central Coast grant recipient and will purchase new playing equipment with its funds, benefitting its members aged between five and 17 years old. Media release, 22 Jul 2013, Chris Cusack, Telstra

The move, which was announced on Tuesday, August 13, will mean that the winner of each of the women’s competitions will receive an automatic invitation to the “sister” tournament. The two events, widely regarded as their respective nation’s premier domestic sevens events, developed a relationship in 2011 that sees both tournaments offering their men’s champion an invitation to the other. This has seen the 2011 Coral Coast champions Wardens contest the 2012 Central Coast event and reaching the semi-finals with a team featuring a number of the Fijian National Sevens side. Meanwhile, the 2011 Central Coast champions Sunnybank contested the Coral Coast Sevens, taking on the best of Fiji at the spiritual home of sevens rugby. Fitness First Central Coast’s Sevens

tournament director Mr Craig Morgan said he was delighted by the announcement. “Our women’s tournament is of extremely high quality, as is the Coral Coast, and we are very proud to be able to offer our women’s champion an invitation to Fiji,” Mr Morgan said. Mr Morgan also said he was looking forward to welcoming the Coral Coast champions to the 2014 Central Coast tournament. “With international women’s sevens being the fastest growing team sport in the world, this partnership will benefit the game in the region leading toward the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro,” he said. Bayleys Fiji Coral Coast tournament director Mr Nick Jordan said both tournaments share an enormous amount of respect for the other. “A magnificent relationship has

developed leading to the exciting announcement of a reciprocal invitation for women’s teams,” Mr Jordan said. “On the back of our recent launch of the Crest Na Iri Trophy, [this] announcement is a boost for the women’s game in Oceania. “The quality of the women’s competition at both tournaments ensures they are regarded as the strongest women’s events in the Southern Hemisphere outside the women’s world series.” The Fitness First Central Coast Sevens will offer a prize pool of $AUD50,000. The Bayleys Fiji Coral Coast Sevens has a prize pool of $FJD60,000 and will be held from Thursday, November 14, until Saturday, November 16, at Lawaqa Park in Sigatoka. Media release, 13 Aug 2013, Craig Morgan, Fitness First Central Coast Sevens

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Adam Ashley-Cooper stars in Wallaby performance

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ormer Ourimbah Juniors’ player Adam AshleyCooper was part of the Qantas Wallabies Rugby Union team defeated by HSBC British and Irish Lions in the DHL Australia 2013 Lions Tour test series match at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on Saturday, June 22.

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The Wallabies were defeated 23-21 in front of a new ground record crowd of 52,499. The Wallabies would have won the match had they not missed four kicks at goal, two of which were in

the last ten minutes. The match was lit up by two of the best solo tries in recent memory, to George North for the Lions and Israel Folau for the Wallabies (twice), who scored individual tries as the Lions held on for the nail-biting victory, after the Wallabies were severely disrupted by four injuries to key backline players. Ashley-Cooper was replaced with four minutes to go by reserve scrumhalf Nick Phipps. The teams now move on to Melbourne at Etihad Stadium on Saturday, June 29, for what is sure to be a thrilling second test of the three.

Rogic features in win over Iraq Football Federation Australia

ormer Central Coast Mariners’ player Tom Rogic was called on as a substitute in the 60th minute of the Socceroos’ match against Iraq on Tuesday, June 18.

The match was the final qualification match for Australia’s group with the top two earning direct qualification to the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. Rogic troubled the Iraqi defence before Josh Kennedy scored the winning goal in the 1-0 victory. Needing a win to assure a spot at a third straight World Cup, the Socceroos looked like blowing their chance

as the stubborn visitors held ﬁrm for more than 82 minutes. But in his ﬁrst Socceroos appearance in 19 months, Kennedy came off the bench to nod home Mark Bresciano’s cross seven minutes from time to send the crowd of 80,532 into delirium. Australia boss Holger Osieck received a few boos from the home fans when he opted to substitute favourite son Tim Cahill for Kennedy just a few minutes earlier. But the decision proved a masterstroke as Kennedy did what he does best, giving Iraq ‘keeper Noor Sabri no chance with a wellplaced header from just six

yards out. The nail-biting victory meant the Socceroos ﬁnished second in their group behind Japan and avoided going into the lottery of the play-offs later this year. Knowing a win over the inexperienced Iraqi’s would ensure Australia’s berth for a third straight World Cup, there was a sense of excited anticipation amongst the fans before kick-off. Searching for ways to unlock the stubborn Iraqi defence, Holger Osieck introduced young star Tom Rogic on the hour and the Celtic midﬁelder immediately lifted the tempo. The Socceroos thought

they had the crucial breakthrough 25 minutes from time when a poor headed clearance landed perfectly for Kruse to volley home from just outside the box. But celebrations soon turned to despair as Iranian referee Faghani Alireza had already blown for a foul by Ognenovski in the lead-up. The close call only added to the tension, which soon turned to shock among the home fans as Cahill made way for Kennedy. And the beanpole striker took just six minutes to make an impact, sending his header past Sabri to get celebrations underway.

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antas Socceroos head coach Holger Osieck held a training camp in Gosford and Tuggerah from Monday, July 1, to Friday, July 5, which included Central Coast Mariners’ Joshua Rose, Mitchell Duke and Trent Sainsbury.

The training camp was part of the Qantas Socceroos preparation for the upcoming EAFF East Asian Cup 2013 in Seoul. It was the ﬁrst of three camps in Australia to be held in the lead up to the East Asian Cup. The Cup will take place in the Korean Republic from July 20 to 28. At a reception held by Gosford Council, Minister for Sport Senator Don Farrell and Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill congratulated the players on their World Cup qualiﬁcation.

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osford Council has entered into a three year partnership with the Central Coast Mariners Football Club and will provide $120,000 in sponsorship each year to the club as part of the agreement.

“The next eighteen months represents a very exciting time for football in Australia,” said Mr Farrell. “With Australia qualifying for its third successive World Cup, an outstanding achievement in itself, and

Australia hosting the Asian Football Confederation Asian Cup in 2015, there is a lot for football fans to be excited about. “Focusing on the current challenge of the East Asian Cup, I’m sure the head

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Championships which will be held in the Ukraine from July 10 to 14. Georgia, 17, broke the NSW U18 and U20 800 metre records in February this year to qualify for the World Youth Championships. The qualifying win also

saw her become the second fastest U18 Australian runner ever, and number 10 in the U20s list. The record was previously set 44 years ago by Cheryl Peasley, who went on to win a Commonwealth Games medal and become an Olympian.

coach, Holger Osieck has the team primed to impress as they did at the recent World Cup qualiﬁcation matches. “I wish the team the best of luck when they head to South Korea for the East

Asian Cup later this month.” Ms O’Neill said she was delighted that the facilities on the Central Coast had been chosen for the training camp. “Having members of the Socceroos squad training

here is exciting for the local community, and I can see the positive inﬂuence on our local young sporting stars – inspired to work hard so that they may have similar opportunities in the future,” Ms O’Neill said.

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wo Central Coast Mariners players were selected to participate in a Socceroos training camp in Sydney which began on Monday, July 8, and will continue until

Friday, July 12. The camp is part of the Socceroos’ preparations for the upcoming EAFF East Asian Cup 2013 which will be played in the Korea Republic from July 20 to 28. Mitchell Duke and Trent Sainsbury were two

of 20 players selected to participate in the training camp, which was the last chance for players to impress head coach Holger Osieck before the ﬁnal Socceroos squad for the EAFF East Asian Cup 2013 is named on Friday, July 12.

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Central Coast life savers recognised

Anniversary celebrated with book launch

Hall of Fame inaugural inductees Damien Brown, Andrew Clarke, Renaye Iserief, Andrew French and Dale Eggleton

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helly Beach Surf Life Saving Club’s Donald Van Keimpema has been awarded Surf Sports Official of the Year at the annual Surf Life Saving NSW Awards of Excellence held in Sydney on Saturday, August 3.

The award recognised Mr Van Keimpema’s significant contribution towards the area of coaching, with commitment shown to officiating and official’s educational development. Mr Keimpema has officiated at many local events and at all major carnivals for many years. He has worked behind the scenes in an organisational capacity and has played a major role in many state and Australian titles. Mr Keimpema has also presented and facilitated at many clinics, conferences and courses held locally, interstate and overseas. He has mentored a number of officials over

a long period of time and has been a member of many working parties to continually improve surf sports. Also recognised at the awards was the Central Coast’s Aaron Camp, who was awarded Initiative of the Year for the program “The Project”. “The Project” is a participant-led endeavour where participants learn skills that are immediately transferrable to their clubs through initiating and implementing the key activities invoked through the program. These include networking, budgeting, public speaking and social media awareness. Additionally, the program this year took

the participants to visit Arcadian Surf Life Saving Club in Far North Queensland to expose them to significantly different lifesaving challenges than would be face at the members’ own clubs. Through the program, the branch has seen record engagement with the Surf Life Saving NSW Youth Opportunity Makers Program with 18 applicants received. This initiative is set to improve member retention and engagement and will provide a platform to develop future leaders. Media release, 5 Aug 2013, Matt Miller, Surf Life Saving NSW

entral Coast Football has celebrated its 50th anniversary with a celebratory dinner and presentation held at the Mingara Recreation Club on Saturday, July 27.

Nearly 370 guests attended the event to see five of the Central Coast’s most outstanding players become the inaugural inductees into the newlyformed Central Coast Football Hall of Fame. Damien Brown, Andrew Clarke, Renaye Iserief, Andrew French and Dale Eggleton were all recognised for their sporting achievements. The evening also saw the launch of a 422 page full-colour book detailing the history of soccer from the early 1950s through to the present day. Written and produced by Alistair Kennedy and Kevin Best, “The History of Central Coast Football” is the culmination of nearly three years of research undertaken by a sevenman history committee established by Central

Coast Football in 2010. The book comprises a chronological coverage of each season from 1963 through to 2012 and includes junior and senior men’s and women’s club and representative competitions. It also covers the remarkable success story of the Central Coast Mariners from 2005-06 through to their triumph in the 2012-13 A-League grand final. There are extended profiles of the five Hall of Fame inductees, life members and other notable contributors. The book concludes with 75 pages of comprehensive records and statistics. Guests at the dinner included Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton, Gosford mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna and Football

NSW chairman Mr Greg O’Rourke. Central Coast Mariners chairman and group general manager Mr Peter Turnbull, director and owner Mr Michael Charlesworth, head coach Mr Graham Arnold and player Patrick Zwaanswijk also attended the event. Central Coast Football, formerly the Central Coast Soccer Association, was formed in 1963 with five constituent clubs, 19 teams and 230 registered players. This year, there are 23 clubs ranging from Gwandalan in the north to Umina in the south. With nearly 13,000 players, it is the third largest football association in Australia. Media release, 31 Jul 2013, Alistair Kennedy, Central Coast Football

Mingara extends contract with Central Coast Academy of Sport ingara Recreation Club has signed a new three year business partnership with the Central Coast Academy of Sport (CCAS).

Mingara Recreation Club is a founding partner of the CCAS and has, since day one, provided an administration centre, significant financial support to multiple programs and facility usage at the regional athletics track, pool and gymnasium. The club has also supported the annual CCAS Academy Games

touring team and has provided the host venue for the annual gala awards evening that is a highlight on the local sporting calendar. Since opening in 2004, the CCAS has provided scholarship positions for over 2,500 athletes across no less than twenty sporting programs. Mingara has supported all of those opportunities

in some way. To watch the development of local talent and the social cost savings a local academy of sport has provided has been a catalyst for Mingara to continue its valued support. CCAS managing director Mr Ian Robilliard said the announcement was another step in the building of regional

capacity to deliver sporting programs of the highest quality. “Without Mingara, we simply do not exist in our current form,” Mr Robilliard said. “The support, friendship and genuine interest across both board and senior management is fantastic and I’m absolutely delighted that Mingara have extended its founding support for another three years. “This will take the

support into 2016 and beyond. “In a commercial market where funds and value in kind support is restricted, if not diminishing, this announcement demonstrates just how committed Mingara is to our region.” Mingara Group CEO Mr Paul Barnett said Mingara was proud to have been associated with the CCAS since its conception in 2004.

“The CCAS is instrumental in assisting with the development of young athletes on the Central Coast and as one of their major sponsors, we are pleased to be part of their program which develops athletes in our local community to reach their full potential,” Mr Barnett said. Media release, 6 Aug 2013, Central Coast Academy of Sport