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The Entrance Channel sand movement issues and options report released r e p o r t commissioned to investigate ways to deal with sand movement issues at The Entrance Channel was released on Wednesday, November 27.

The report also examined the costing of a number of options for The Entrance Channel and the management of erosion on The Entrance and North Entrance Beaches. Environment Minister Ms Robyn Parker said the independent study was commissioned by the NSW government to assist the community to better understand the impact of various management options of sand movement for The Entrance Channel. “Engineering consultants Cardno Pty Ltd prepared the report and have conducted extensive modelling and investigations,” Ms Parker said. The report considers a range of matters including the impact, if any, of the available options in relation to sand movement in the Channel, and the likely impact they

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would have on Tuggerah Lakes water quality and navigation between the lake and ocean. It also considers the impact the available options would have on shoaling of The Entrance and the need for ongoing dredging. The report further outlines the impact

construction would have on bird habitat and beach amenity on the shores of the Channel, as well as on beach stability and amenity of North Entrance and The Entrance Beaches. Other issues taken up in the report are whether beach nourishment would improve beach amenity

on The Entrance Beach; supplementing beach nourishment with the construction of groynes on The Entrance Beach; and the cost of breaking walls, beach nourishment and other options. Member for The Entrance Mr Chris Spence said The Entrance Channel was the number

one concern of local residents during the 2011 election campaign and as a result, the Cardno report that specifically looks at the impact of break walls at The Entrance Channel was commissioned. “I am delighted that the study is now complete and is available for release,” Mr Spence said.

“The report goes into significant detail on the impact break walls and four other available options would have on The Entrance Channel, and details the pros and cons of each of the five options. “The local community has waited a long time for a study that specifically looks at options to deal with the sand movement issues at The Entrance Channel. “I encourage all interested residents to look at the study report and provide me with feedback on the option they would prefer to see happen. “The study report is open for consultation and feedback until May 2014 and I will be contacting local residents to encourage their input. “Representatives from Cardno will be available for community consultation sessions in the new year and I am happy for anyone interested in asking questions and learning more about the options to come along.” Media release, 27 Nov 2013 Laurie Alexander, Office of Chris Spence

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Council will be among the first in the state to engage a Yamaha R-Max remote controlled helicopter in an effort to reach areas of the Shire that have previously been inaccessible. At a cost of $100,000, the helicopter comes complete with two containers capable of accurately spraying noxious weeds. A demonstration was given on Tuesday, November 26, on the large dam in Hidden Valley at the back of Ourimbah. Council’s noxious weeds officer Mr Paul Marynissen said the remote controlled helicopter could carry 16 litres of chemical and covers a seven metre wide swath or can

spot spray. “It can reach areas of our forests and bushland that have previously been inaccessible, expensive to deal with or simply too dangerous for people to control,” Mr Marynissen said. “The helicopter has been designed to spray difficult to reach areas and can treat areas in a more precise manner than a conventional full size helicopter. “A job that previously could not be done, or at the least take two to three days to complete, can now be done in a matter of hours. “It also solves a huge Work Health and Safety issue for council staff, and is a lot more accurate and cost effective. “By using the

helicopter, we can eradicate noxious weeds before they become a threat to our native bushland, creeks and rivers.” Council will contract the helicopter as needed, and there is also future potential to use it for aerial photography and video to help monitor problem areas. The helicopter can also be used by other environmental groups to reach areas such as cliff faces to eradicate weeds including bitou bush. The R-Max helicopter comes complete with a high-performance Global Positioning System, while the control panel uses a built-in computer system that constantly monitors the helicopter and enables it to perform a self-check to prevent trouble. The liquid sprayer can

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be mounted, dismounted and replaced with ease and the helicopter has a function that makes dispersal quantity adjustments according to

the flying speed. “It is a very impressive machine,” Mr Marynissen said. “It will change the way we treat noxious

weeds and improve our overall environmental management of the Shire.” Media release, 26 Nov 2013 Wyong Shire Council

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Pioneer Dairy Wetlands Co-ordinated receives almost program to address $120,000 in funding rabbit plague

ember for Wyong Mr Darren Webber has announced that the latest round of NSW government funding for Crown reserves has delivered a total of $118,636 to the Central Coast Wetlands - Pioneer Dairy.

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yong Council has undertaken a plan to address the current rabbit plague attacking the Wyong Shire area.

Under the Rural Lands Protection Act, council is obliged to control declared pest species on council land. Council has therefore resolved to participate in the co-ordinated program across the Lower Hunter and Central Coast to reduce the environmental impact of feral rabbits. Feral rabbits reduce the regeneration of native plants; affect the composition of ecological endangered communities; compete with native animals for food and shelter; and damage historic and cultural

sites through soil erosion caused by overgrazing. The scheme will use a biological control through coordinated release of a Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease virus in March next year. The treatment is considered to be more successful compared to other methods which involve chemical or mechanical controls. It will address a wider area than any current programs. With rabbits breeding at alarming rates nearly all year round, council said it is crucial to address

the problem now before any permanent damage is done to the environment. This approach will also be less costly and present a lower risk to public health and safety as there is no risk to non-targeted species. Cr Greg Best also identiﬁed that council should concentrate on targeting foxes as they are “wiping out our lizards” and other native species.

The announcement was made on Friday, November 29, with the funding coming from the state government’s Public Reserves Management Fund (PRMF). Mr Webber said he was delighted the Central Coast Wetlands had been successful in its funding application. “The PRMF grants and loans will go towards maintaining and upgrading local reserves that support community activities and events,” Mr Webber said. The three funding grants include $99,216 for the enhancement of the existing multipurpose centre and for the construction of a “cabana”

viewing platform. $14,420 for the control of invertebrate pest species; treating and repairing existing structures damaged by invertebrate pest species; and replacing the farmhouse roof has also been allocated. Lastly, $5,000 has been provided to enable the carrying out of secondary weeding along the riparian zones of Tuggerah and Pioneer Creeks. The latter grant will also see primary weeding of water hyacinth and parrots feather in the waterways of these creeks, as well as the control of vertebrate pest species throughout the

reserve. “I congratulate the Tuggerah Lakes Reserve Trust members for all their hard work over many years to make the Central Coast Wetlands an important educational and recreational area for all Central Coast residents to enjoy,” Mr Webber said. “These grants will go a long way towards ensuring the continued upgrade of facilities and services for the Central Coast wetlands.” Media release, 29 Nov 2013 Jim Lloyd, Ofﬁce of Darren Webber

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he NSW government has announced an additional $2.3 million in funding for schools in the Terrigal and Gosford electorates.

The funding will be delivered through the NSW government’s Resource Allocation Model (RAM), which allocates funds based on the characteristics of individual schools and their students. Under the RAM, public schools across the state will beneﬁt from an additional $300 million distributed on the two new loadings for socio-economic and Aboriginal backgrounds. The amount of funding received by each school will differ based on the school’s individual characteristics and at this stage, it is not clear what the exact amount payable to each school will be. $100 million of this funding has been made possible by the Gonski agreement.

Minister for the Central Coast and member for Terrigal Mr Chris Hartcher said the state government has consistently supported the Gonski Report’s key view that regardless of socio-economic factors, every child should have access to the best possible education. “The RAM delivers on this by distributing funding to schools on a needs basis,” Mr Hartcher said. “In 2014, 65 public schools on the Central Coast will receive an additional $6.3 million in funding, taking the total allocation for the Central Coast to over $11 million. “This includes $960,000 in additional funding for the 15 schools in the Terrigal electorate, taking their total allocation to over $1

million.” Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein said the RAM gives local principals and school communities a much greater say in how their funding is spent from next year, giving students greater opportunity to succeed. “I welcome the autonomy the RAM is giving principals and school staff, as well as the additional funding marked for schools in the Gosford electorate,” Mr Holstein said. “A total of 21 public schools in the Gosford electorate will receive an additional $1.3 million, taking their total allocation to over $2.2 million. “This includes a signiﬁcant beneﬁt to the seven schools on the Peninsula who in total will receive almost $1 million in

additional funding.” Minister for Education Mr Adrian Piccoli said the phased implementation of the RAM will give schools the immediate benefit of local resource management and time to develop an increased level of local authority. “Principals will receive practical operational support in managing their school’s resources, and the new system is simpler and less bureaucratic,” Mr Piccoli said. “We are confident that the benefits of more local decision-making based on schools’ knowledge of their students’ needs will be quickly apparent in more effective support for students and in student performance.” Media release, 24 Oct 2013 Scott McGrath, Office of Chris Hartcher MP

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ormer member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill has been elected as the Labor nominee to ﬁll the Senate seat vacated by Bob Carr.

On Wednesday, October 30, the party’s Administrative Committee voted in a ballot 35 to 1 to elected Ms O’Neill to ﬁll the role until 2020. “I am incredibly humbled to accept this responsibility to again represent the people of the Central Coast and NSW,” Ms O’Neill said. Ms O’Neill highlighted education and regional jobs and services as her priorities in entering the Senate. “We know that people in our regions don’t have access to the same opportunities that our city cousins do in health, education and jobs,” she said.

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SW Premier Mr Barry O’Farrell ofﬁcially opened the ﬁrst Central Coast branch of the state government’s new one-stop shop service centres in Gosford on Friday, November 15.

Mr O’Farrell was joined at the Gosford Service NSW centre by minister for the Central Coast and member for Terrigal Mr Chris Hartcher, member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein and member for The Entrance Mr Chris Spence. “We’re delivering on a key election promise to make government transactions easier to carry out for residents and businesses,” Mr O’Farrell said. “Customers can use Service NSW to register their vehicles or apply for boat and ﬁshing licences, owner builder permits, and birth and marriage certiﬁcates. “The 11 service centres

we’ve opened since July have served more than 100,000 customers, with another 100,000 people calling the 24/7 phone line and 300,000 people visiting the website. “Customer satisfaction across the board is at an impressive 98% and waiting times have been reduced. “For instance, customers at the Kiama outlet are now waiting less than three minutes to be served, while at Haymarket the time is about ﬁve minutes. “These are great results that show the NSW government has listened to demand from the community for an easier way to carry out government transactions.”

Gosford service centre had already served more than 4,500 Central Coast residents and business owners since doors opened three weeks ago. Mr Spence said customers were responding well to the one-stop shop design, extended hours, the ability to make appointments and the professional staff. Gosford deputy mayor Cr Bob Ward also said council was thrilled with the development of the onestop shop concept. “It ﬁts in perfectly with our plans for a more vibrant Gosford CBD,” Cr Ward said. NSW Premier Mr Barry O’Farrell, Gosford deputy mayor Cr Bob Ward, Gosford Service Centre manager Ms Anna Grono, member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein

Mr Hartcher said more services have been added to the 800 transactions on offer.

“Customers can now make Housing NSW payments and apply for Seniors Cards, and will

soon be able to pay ﬁnes through Service NSW outlets.” Mr Holstein said the

r Smith and Mr Holstein met with staff, members of the legal profession on the Central Coast and community representatives to view the new ofﬁce space supporting the busy and growing practice.

Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein with NSW Attorney-General Mr Greg Smith

Mr Smith said the ofﬁce caters for the entire Central Coast region and provides assistance in criminal law, family law, child support, care and protection, and civil law matters. “Legal Aid also provides outreach advice services for hard to reach communities like homeless people in San Remo, The Entrance and Woy Woy,” Mr Smith said. Mr Holstein also said the new ofﬁce was important

to meet the needs of the growing population on the Central Coast and its increasing demand for free legal services. “It is a state of the art facility combined with competent and caring legal staff,” Mr Holstein said. Over the past three years, the Gosford Legal Aid ofﬁce has seen an increase in legal advice given by 44%, a tripling of minor assistance cases and a 25% increase

in the number of duty lawyer services. “Today we have 25 staff and have consolidated the depth of our legal expertise in areas like employment law, child support, debt, housing and social security – issues that really impact on people’s everyday lives,” solicitor in charge Ms Karen Wilson said. Gosford staff have worked hard to build strong relationships with local

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Aboriginal communities and a range of organisations that provide legal and social support to disadvantaged people on the Central Coast. Lawyers also provide services to homeless people in Woy Woy and are part of the Cooperative Legal Service Delivery Program, which aims to improve access to justice for disadvantaged people in regional areas. Media release, 6 Nov 2013 Ofﬁce of Chris Holstein MP

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“We can’t afford to let our regions suffer and we need to make sure they have a strong voice in the federal parliament. “I look forward to fighting to ensure that the people of the Central Coast, and across NSW, get the few promises made by Mr Abbott in the lead up to the election.” While Ms O’Neill wants to get on with the job, the NSW parliament must first ratify the decision. Media release, 30 Oct 2013 Richard Mehrtens, Office of Deborah O’Neill

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Netball club and men’s shed share $110,000 grants ommunity groups from the Wyong Shire will benefit from $110,000 awarded under the NSW Government’s 2013 Community Building Partnership Grants program after an announcement on Monday, December 2 from Member for Swansea Garry Edwards.

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Financial and operational performance on track yong Council has received its first quarterly review report on progress against the adopted Strategic Plan detailing the financial and operational performance to the end of September 2013.

In accordance with the Wyong Shire Annual Plan and section 203 of the Local Government (General) Regulations 2005, council is required to review its budget progress each quarter. This quarter has seen total capital works expenditure to September sitting at $11.6 million, representing 14% of the full year budget of $83.8 million. Around $10 million of additional expenditure was raised by the special rate variation, with the progress of these works reported to the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal and updated on council’s website. Highlights included the rewiring of the Emergency Operations

Centre at Charmhaven; the opening of Sohier Park Playground at Ourimbah; the opening of Minnesota Rd at Hamlyn Terrace; the replacement of two gross pollutant traps at Gorokan and Charmhaven; and commencement of construction of a new waste cell at Buttonderry Waste Management Facility. Deputy mayor Cr Lynne Webster said she was extremely pleased with results of the report. “This is an absolutely fantastic outcome,” Cr Webster said. “I am very proud of this report.” Council’s responsible accounting officer considers that the quarterly budget review statement indicates council’s projected

financial position will be satisfactory at the year’s end, having regard to the projected estimates of income and expenditure and the original budget income and expenditure. “Thanks to the special rate variation, we are now spending an extra $10 million each year directly on roads, bridges, sports facilities, gross pollutant traps and fire trails across the Shire,” Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton said. “This report gives me a lot of confidence that as we head towards 2014, we remain on track financially and the works on the ground are continuing to line up with what our community has said it wants.” Wyong Council Agenda, 5.5 27 Nov 2013

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Such groups include the Lake Munmorah Netball Club who will receive $60,000 for court improvements and extensions and $50,000 for the construction of the Mannering Park Men’s Shed. “There was strong competition for the available funds and a high level of interest from the community with

over 2,700 applications received across the state in total. “I am proud to support those local projects that will enhance my community,” said Mr Edwards. “It is so important to provide resources for community groups to ensure they can continue their valuable work. “Many of those

involved in community and sporting organisations are dedicated volunteers. “I look forward to seeing the benefits to our community as projects are undertaken and put to use across the Swansea electorate.” Media release, 2 Dec 2013 Office of Garry Edwards

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Support for Regional Airport skyrockets The concept has gathered support from the state and federal government, Gosford mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna, local business and community groups. Local businessman Mr John Singleton said he was 100% supportive of an airport for the Central Coast as it was critical to boosting the entire area. “It would open up so many opportunities for business, job creation, tourism, not to mention the major financial injection it would have for the whole community,” Mr Singleton said. “It’s a piece of vital infrastructure the Coast needs and deserves. “I feel it is a very important issue and it was one of our top reasons for running [independent candidates] in the federal election.” The airport is planned to accommodate regional carriers with a runway of approximately 2,600m. It would be built through public private partnerships to be operational by 2020. The proposed site is located one hour north of Sydney, west of the M1 Pacific Motorway and north of Sparks Rd,

Warnervale. Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton said it was expected the airport would inject $250 million annually into the regional economy once it was fully operational. “The Central Coast, with higher than average unemployment, is really missing out by not having its own regional airport,” Cr Eaton said. “Other similar regions close to major cities, such as the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, have airports that inject hundreds of millions of dollars into the local economy and create thousands of local jobs. “This is a vital piece of infrastructure for the region, and what we are doing now is responsible and proactive planning to build jobs and infrastructure for the future.” CEO of Regional Aviation Association of Australia (RAAA) Mr Paul Tyrell said the RAAA strongly endorsed the proposal for a regional and freight airport on the Central Coast. “This is an important transport infrastructure initiative for the Shire, NSW and the nation,” Mr

Tyrell said. “It is the type of vision that will bring much needed employment to the area and will open up new markets for Regular Public Transport, FIFO operations, charter and large freight activity. “A range of aviation support companies would also be attached to the area if such an airport was built.” Central Coast Regional Chamber of Commerce regional manager Mr Daniel Farmer said the airport would address high youth unemployment in the area. “Employment in construction, manufacturing, transport, customer service as well as airline positions would be made available across the area, boosting local employment prospects for many young people who might otherwise be forced to look outside the area for work,” Mr Farmer said. “A regional airport would provide a catalyst for a wide array of other infrastructure across the region such as new transport linkages and new businesses to take advantage of the

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increased traffic and activity.” Robyn Abernethy, CEO of Central Coast Tourism, said that development of new infrastructure would definitely contribute to the growth and sustainability of the tourism industry and local economy. “The impact will be more visitors, more jobs and more local employment opportunities for our young people,” Ms Abernethy said. Council will now

undertake environmental, geotechnical, noise and economic studies and prepare a master plan and planning proposal for the airport. “There is still a lot of work to do and we will continue to consult with landowners, the community and state and federal governments through each step of the process,” Cr Eaton said. “The master plan will also be exhibited for public comment.” Cr Eaton stressed that the funding for the airport

studies would not affect council’s core service delivery or use any funds from the special rate variation. “We consider the investigation of a regional airport an important economic investment for the future of Wyong and will consider this project as part of our 201418 four year delivery program development,” he said. Media release, 20 Nov 2013 Wyong Shire Council

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The key issues discussed were aspects of payroll tax, further reduction of red tape, the importance of liaison between State and Federal governments for small business and positive feedback of the Small Biz Bus’s recent visits. The Minister met with NSW Business Chamber (Central Coast) regional manager Mr Daniel Farmer, Gosford Chamber of Commerce president Ms Ali Vidler, Gosford Business Improvement District manager Mr Paul Brasch. “The NSW Liberals and Nationals Government is committed to supporting the State’s small businesses,” Mr Holstein said. Mr Holstein said that Ms Hodgkinson’s achievements included the roll out of Small Biz Connect, the allocation of $13.8 million in 2013-14 for small business, including $7.5 million for the Small Biz Connect program by the NSW Liberals and Nationals

Government, and the launch of two Small Biz Buses. He said she had implemented the election commitment to ensure agencies paid bills to their small business suppliers within 30 days, or automatically pay interest on the outstanding amount. She had also implemented a “one on two off” policy to reduce red tape, helping small businesses across NSW overcome the administrative burden and had established the State’s ﬁrst Small Business Commissioner as an independent statutory ofﬁcer. He said the Commissioner has enhanced powers to investigate complaints about unfair treatment of small businesses, require local councils, government bodies and other businesses to provide information or answer questions, when a complaint is made and submit to Parliament a special report, including recommendations on small business issues. Under the legislation, the Commissioner also has the power to require businesses to attend compulsory mediation to resolve disputes prior to commencing legal action. Media release, 14 Oct 2013 Chris Holstein, Member for Gosford

Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein has announced an additional $1 million in funding for public schools on the Peninsula, as a result of the Gonski agreement.

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Dinner held for Patonga plan advice Gosford Chamber of Commerce president Ms Ali Vidler, NSW Business Chamber Central Coast regional manager Mr Daniel Farmer, Minister for Small Business Ms Katrina Hodgkinson, Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein and Gosford Business Improvement District manager Mr Paul Brasch

Radio tower to be built in Woy Woy Gosford Council has approved an application for a 20 metre high radio communications tower at Woy Woy. The application retains an existing workshop on the site at 51 Ocean Beach Rd, near the corner of Rawson Rd. The applicant had submitted signiﬁcant detail and photomontages identifying the site selection process and the visual impact on the subject character as a result of this development. The report received by council

at its ordinary meeting of Tuesday, October 15, indicated that given the nature of the proposed development, it was difﬁcult to diminish the visual impact of the structure. According to the report, the tower needed to be clear of interference from trees and other potential screen elements. Despite the tower being visually imposing, the report stated that the proposed site did not detract signiﬁcantly from the character of the immediate locality. Council required the tower to be

constructed and ﬁnished in colours that are complementary to the surrounding environment. Council has also stipulated that further investigations are required to ascertain the presence of acid sulphate soils. If present, a management plan will need to be prepared in accordance with the Acid Sulphate Soil Manual, Acid Sulphate Soil Management Advisory Committee, August 1998. Gosford Council Agenda ENV.51, 15 Oct 2013

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The Patonga Beach Progress Association will hold a dinner on Saturday, November 16, at the Everglades Country Club to raise funds to pay for expert advice on the Patonga draft plan of management. The draft plan, which was placed on public exhibition in March this year, covers Crown land in Patonga Caravan and Camping Area, Patonga Village and the Dark Corner Cottages. It aims to balance environmental conservation with the tourism beneﬁts the area creates. Due to the number of submissions received on the proposed plan, Crown Lands established a working committee comprising two members of Gosford Council, two representatives from Crown Lands, two members of the Patonga Beach Progress Association and two community representatives. Patonga Beach Progress Association secretary Ms Judy Singer said the working committee has so far held three meetings

where the association had attempted to negotiate a better plan of management. Ms Singer said the most recent meeting, held in October, saw discussion focus on the caravan park and tennis courts. “We feel the proposal is causing our community to have to try and choose between competing problems,” Ms Singer said. “Some residents only have water access to their properties. “They have parked on the foreshore reserve for the last 50 years. “The proposal that Crown Lands has put to us will mean that they will no longer be able to park there. “There is no legal right to park in this spot but that has been the accepted arrangement for many years. “The alternative we have been given is that the tennis courts we have will be bulldozed and turned into a car park. “The waste facilities from the caravan park will also be moved to the tennis courts. “We see this as a divisive tactic.

“It all revolves around competing users for the caravan park. “The plan of management when it was ﬁrst published had a proposal to relocate the tennis court. “This was not a ﬁnancial promise. “It was only words on paper. “We are concerned we will lose the tennis courts.” Ms Singer said this would be devastating for the number of older community members who meet for a game of tennis once a week. Under the arrangement with Crown Lands, the working committee will meet again in November, December and January before a decision is made. Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein said he was looking forward to the result of these meetings. “I welcome the further consultation on the plan given the large numbers of concerns I have received from the community,” Mr Holstein said. Lindsey Chu, 7 Nov 2013 Interviewee: Judy Singer Interviewee: Chris Holstein

The funding is to be delivered through the NSW Government’s Resource Allocation Model which allocates funds based on the characteristics of individual schools and their students. “In 2014, this includes almost $1 million in additional funding for six schools on the Peninsula and almost $1.4 million electorate wide in total across 21 public schools; bringing the total planned socioeconomic and Aboriginal allocation to nearly $2.3 million.” The Peninsula schools are

Brisbane Water Secondary College, Umina Public School, Pretty Beach Public School, Ettalong Public School, Woy Woy Public School and Woy Woy South Public School. Mr Holstein said the funding model gave local principals and school communities a much greater say in how their funding was spent from next year, giving students greater opportunity to succeed. “I welcome the autonomy the RAM is giving principals and school staff, as well as the additional funding marked for schools in the Gosford electorate,” he said. Media release, 25 Oct 2013 Chris Holstein, Member for Gosford

Ferry changes will allow trips to Ettalong Residents of Wagstaffe will be able to use the Palm Beach Ferry to make day trips to Ettalong, if timetable changes are approved by Transport NSW The timetable changes would see the ferry stop at Wagstaffe and Ettalong in the reverse ordere for the 12pm and 4pm trips from Palm Beach to Wagstaffe. This would mean those two trips would call into Ettalong before arriving at Wagstaffe, so that passengers wanting to go to Ettalong for the day are able travel both ways by ferry.

Similarly, people from the Ettalong community would be able to visit the Bouddi Peninsula by ferry. Ms Peta Colebatch, from the Wagstaffe to Killcare Community Association, said the association was pleased the change was ﬁnally being made. Ms Colebatch said the new timetable was likely to come into force later in December after the change had been approved by Transport NSW. Newsletter, 1 Nov 2013 Peta Colebatch, WagstaffeKillcare Community Association

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yong Council has taken another step closer to establishing a new regional airport at Warnervale, authorising staff to move to the next stage of planning.

Remembrance Day service cancelled without notice Numbers of people arrived at Memorial Park, Woy Woy, for the traditional Remembrance Day service on November 11, only to ﬁnd it cancelled. The service was to be conducted by the Ettalong RSL at 11am and approximately 40 people, including Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein, gathered at the park for the ceremony. Among those in attendance were members of the Malaya and Borneo Veterans Association and returned World War II servicemen. Mr Geoff Turner, a 91-year-old World War II veteran from Umina, said he was, and still is, very upset at what had occurred. “My wife and I picked up two friends who are widows of veterans of World War II to go to the service at Woy Woy Memorial park,” Mr Turner said. “We arrived at 10:30am and there was no one around; no set up at all. “Ready for the service, people started to gather, veterans and relatives of veterans wearing their medals, at about 10:45am.

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ommunity members are now able to provide feedback on the proposed upgrade of the M1 motorway between Tuggerah and Doyalson interchanges.

Member for Wyong Mr Darren Webber said the NSW government will provide $3 million in 2013/14 toward planning for the upgrade to improve the flow of traffic and road safety. The upgrade will see work undertaken on a 12 km section of motorway in each direction from

Wyong Rd at Tuggerah to the Doyalson Link Rd. Mr Webber said the proposal involved widening the motorway to provide three lanes in each direction and rebuilding the road to provide a safer and more durable surface. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This will be welcome news to the thousands of

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ead and dying shearwater birds have been found washed up on Shelly Beach and it is expected this will soon be the case at more beaches in the Wyong Shire.

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service acting regional manager Mr Alan Henderson said recent wild weather has meant the shearwaters, also known as mutton birds, have appeared at beaches along the coastline. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Shearwaters migrate annually between nesting areas in the southern hemisphere and back to locations in the northern hemisphere, with some birds covering up to 15,000km,â&#x20AC;? Mr Henderson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If they encounter severe weather, the weakest or oldest may succumb and eventually

wash up on beaches like they have recently. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This event is a natural occurrence and every year along the east coast of Australia exhausted shearwaters succumb and wash ashore following their annual migration. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Shearwaters are long-lived seabirds with individuals living up to 38 years old. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But the long journey can take its toll and numbers of dead birds found dead on beaches can sometimes be well into the hundreds. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The species found have mostly been short tailed shearwaters, which are regarded as one of the

most common species of bird in the world. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The population is believed to be in excess of 18 million.â&#x20AC;? Senior ranger of the National Parks and Wildlife Service Central Coast-Hunter Region Ms Susan Davis said affected beaches include Shelly Beach, Avoca Beach, Terrigal Beach and Copacabana Beach. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I suggest that any ocean surf beach is likely to have birds washed up,â&#x20AC;? Ms Davis said. Media release, 21 Nov 2013 Susan Davis, National Parks and Wildlife Service Central Coast-Hunter Region

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CSG is fools gold, act now before it’s too late ive years ago, the Coal Seam Gas (CSG) came to my small Queensland town.

I was instantly blinded by the benefits that such development would bring. It didn’t take long before I could see again; things didn’t quite end up the way I had hoped. Forget the bag of gold they offer, once you look closer, it’s fool’s gold! Our roads became a death trap, the numbers of cars can only be described as an invasion, and soon after, the social impacts were there for everybody to see, local people moved from their homes and moved to the show grounds. Some in caravans, some in tents, most just left town. The drill rigs, compressor stations, pipe lines, lay down yards, processing and reverse osmosis plants arrived, accompanied by camps that held thousands of

workers. We lost our town and way of life. We didn’t know better, but now we do. My nightmare has now become your problem, gas wells are being drilled around the Pilliga scrub, most will think “it’s not my problem” but unfortunately it is. Once the industry gets a foothold, you’re done for. CSG is like a cancer, it spreads and you don’t have a say in it. From thereon in, you’re just a passenger. If there were ever a time to stand, it is now. The best thing about your situation is you’re not alone. You have people

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travelling even seven hours to help you. However, I must warn you that people will only come if they see that the locals are willing to step outside their comfort zone and want help. It’s your problem and you must lead the charge. We have the experience and we’re willing to share it with you. CSG is now part of your new life, if you choose to stand by and let go without a fight. You can get details from our Facebook page “CSG Rescue NSW” or contact your local groups. The time is now, and from my personal experience; if you don’t stand and fight you will regret it. Email, 28 Nov 2013 Dayne Pratzky, Budgewoi

Sorry to burst council’s bubble

yong Shire Council expects us to read every media release and be grateful that we are led by such an important regal mayor and group of esteemed councillors.

There is nothing other than comedic irony in this week’s council business papers. Wyong Council, which just last January claimed to be so “broke” that it had to plead for a substantial rate rise, is now sponsoring/project managing a $250 million regional airport (item 4.11).

Then, in the very next agenda item (4.12) it admits it can’t effectively manage two childcare centres. I humbly apologise for bursting council’s fantasy spin bubble. Email, 14 Nov 2013 Kevin Armstrong, Tumbi Umbi

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Teenager charged over rail offences at Tuggerah olice Transport Command officers have charged a teenager with assault and other offences at Gosford Railway Station on Tuesday, November 19.

The arrest was the result of an incident which occurred on Tuesday, November 12. About 8:45pm, two males allegedly assaulted a guard on a southbound train at Tuggerah and allegedly committed a number of transport offences. Police launched an investigation into the incident, including distribution of CCTV images across the Police Transport Command of two people who may have been able to assist with inquiries. Just after 11am on Tuesday, November 19, Police Transport

Anyone with information about these incidents should call Crime Stoppers on

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Command officers patrolling at Gosford Railway Station saw a male fitting the description of one of the people in the images. The 16-year-old was arrested and taken to Gosford Police Station.

He was charged with common assault; smoke in or on public passenger vehicle, train, public area; behave in offensive manner in public passenger vehicle; damage/deface any premises/property with graffiti implement; and spit in or on public passenger vehicle, train or public area. He was granted conditional bail to appear in court on 20 December 2013. The investigation continues. Media release, 20 Nov 2013 NSW Police Media

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64-year-old man charged over murder of Amanda Carter

On the Beat

Up to $10,000 reward offered for apprehension of graffiti offenders new policy adopted by Wyong Council will see those who provide notice of tangible instances of vandalism to council property leading to the successful apprehensions of offenders rewarded with up to $10,000.

olice have arrested a man in relation to the murder of 64-year-old Amanda Carter at Woongarrah in 2010.

Ms Carter was found dead by her youngest daughter in the bedroom of her home in Ivory Cres, Woongarrah, shortly after 10am on Sunday, May 16. Strike Force Haldon was established to investigate the death and at approximately 7.50am on Saturday, November 30, investigators from Tuggerah Lakes Local

Area Command attended a home in Bonnells Bay. They arrested a 64-year-old man who was taken to Wyong Police Station and charged with murder. The man appeared in Gosford Local Court on Sunday, December 1, and was refused bail.

Anyone with information about these incidents should call Crime Stoppers on

1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page: http://www1.police.nsw.gov.au/ Information provided will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

Media release, 30 Nov 2013 NSW Police Media

Budgewoi man charged over alleged kidnapping olice from Tuggerah Lakes Local Area Command have charged a man following an alleged kidnapping incident on Monday, December 2.

known to her. Officers commenced an investigation and as a result, they located the two on Ouringo St, Budgewoi. The 24-year-old man was arrested and taken to Wyong Police Station

where he was charged with detain person for advantage, learner driver unaccompanied, and learner not display plates. He was refused bail and appeared in Wyong Local Court on Tuesday, December 3. Media release, 3 Dec 2013 NSW Police Media

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As a high priority issue for council, the policy seeks to engage the community to come forward and report acts of vandalism including graffiti, defacement and environmental damage. Vandalism has created large financial costs for the Wyong community and has produced negative effects on public amenity, perceptions and public safety. Cr Greg Best recognised graffiti and vandalism as “a Western disease” at council’s Ordinary Meeting of Wednesday, November 27. Cr Best highlighted the lack of such public destruction by “mindless morons” in countries such as China. “We should be naming and shaming those that want to do this,” Cr Best said. Cr Adam Troy backed Cr Best’s statements, highlighting the need to do something about the problem. “I don’t think we should be pandering to their ‘art’,” Cr Troy said. A reward for vandalism reporting policy has been in existence for a number of years,

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although it has not been actively publicised. Such vandalism dampens the regions tourist activity, making the Shire less aesthetically pleasing to visitors. Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton said vandalism and graffiti are an absolute blight on the Shire. “I know that the community is thoroughly fed up with this senseless behaviour,” Cr Eaton said. “Offering a reward is a proven method to encourage reporting and will act as a practical deterrent. “Council has never

been more serious about stopping vandalism and graffiti. “This reward policy is just the first of a number of tough new actions we plan to deliver to turn this situation around.” The policy requires specific conditions before the reward can be provided, including that the offence is proven in court. Wyong Council Agenda, 5.3 27 Nov 2013 Madalaine Waters, 27 Nov 2013

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Business

P10 - Wyong Regional Chronicle - December 5, 2013

Lake Haven Shopping Centre donates motorised scooters

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ake Haven Shopping Centre recently upgraded their motorised scooter fleet and re-vamped their five existing scooters in order to donate them to San Remo’s Camp Breakaway.

Camp Breakaway is a not-for-profit charitable organisation that offers respite camps for people with disabilities. The Lake Haven team contacted Camp Breakaway to see if the motorised scooters would be of any use to the organisation. The team at Camp Breakaway offered the scooters to clients with limited mobility to assist in improving their quality of life. General manager of Camp Breakaway Ms Dawn Caplin said the

yong Council is calling for expressions of interest in regard to improving foreshore reserves, particularly around the Long Jetty area.

At a council meeting on Wednesday, September 25, council endorsed a draft plan of management for the foreshore reserves from Bateau Bay to Long Jetty to be placed on public exhibition. Council is now calling for expressions of interest from interested parties to develop land along the foreshore from Long Jetty to Picnic Point. Expressions of interest can be for developments such as recreation, tourism and employment generating activities.

They can be for all foreshore sites or one section. Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton said the foreshore reserve plays a key role in providing active and passive recreational opportunities for residents and visitors to the Shire. “The adopted The Entrance Town Centre Master Plan and Long Jetty Village Centre Improvement Master Plan identified this area as a location suitable for increased activities,” Cr

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Eaton said. “An area such as the foreshore around Long Jetty is perfect for a commercial type operation to enhance the public amenity of the great natural space we have. “This area is simply the ideal location for designated public recreation for our residents and holiday makers using our shared pathway around the lake, and is potentially suitable for a number of activities and commercial operations to benefit the public and allow them to enjoy the area even more.” Council has indicated the types of operations that may be considered. These include, but are not limited to, kiosks, refreshment rooms, cafes, retail shops, educational or tourist enhancement opportunities, and public recreational facilities. Council has indicated that it is open to new ideas from proponents in support of local business and tourism.

community group was immensely grateful to Lake Haven Shopping Centre. “These mobility scooters will be going to people who simply can’t afford to purchase them for themselves and will give them back some independent mobility,” Ms Caplin said. Lake Haven centre manager Mr Mike Cochrane said the centre was always looking to support local community organisations as part of their commitment to assist those in need in the

local area. “Having the opportunity, via Camp Breakaway, to further our reach and assist individuals in need is a great pleasure,” Mr Cochrane said. “We are also grateful to Bob Gifford of Scooters and Mobility in Toukley for refurbishing the scooters for the use of Camp Breakaway.” Media release, 27 Nov 2013 Aimee Sutherland, Colonial First State

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Wyong Regional Chronicle - December 5, 2013 - P11

Council owned cinema complex at Lake Haven to proceed

Business

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yong Council has entered into an agreement with Metro Cinemas which will see a new entertainment precinct developed at Lake Haven.

Council has resolved to provide a maximum of $6.7 million for the design, construction and fit-out of an eight cinemas complex on council owned land at Lake Haven, next to the recreation centre. It will then lease the complex to Metro Cinemas for 20 years, with two five year options. Upon completion in December 2015, the complex will be wholly owned by council. Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton said this option would not only provide a much needed entertainment complex for the people of the Shire’s north, but would also provide council with a solid and long term commercial return on a site that does not currently generate any significant or long term income. “In essence, it is a win for the public and a win for council and certainly one of the best deals that

I have seen in more than 20 years as a councillor,” Cr Eaton said. “What is equally important is that this cinema complex will also provide job and recreation opportunities, particularly for our young people - and we have said time and time again that youth unemployment is one of our biggest problems.” Once operating, the cinemas are expected to provide up to 25 new jobs. Council will pay Metro for the construction of the complex and any costs exceeding the $6.7 million cap will be met by Metro. Metro will then pay council $500,000 plus GST per annum, or 7.5% of the construction value (whichever is greater), while rent will be seasonably adjusted to CPI. In addition, Metro will also be required to pay additional turnover rent of 10% of gross sales that

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exceed $5.5 million per annum. “This deal allows council to achieve a competitive and commercial return on its investment through the development of a valuable property asset and also manages any future commercial risks,” Cr Eaton said. “This is a wonderful opportunity to have an acknowledged leader in the design, construction and operations of cinemas to not only build a purpose built complex, but secure that leader as a long term tenant of the complex. “I do expect this will encourage other development in the area.” Council also resolved that the skate park located adjacent to the proposed cinema complex will be relocated to another site within the Lake Haven precinct. Media release, 28 Nov 2013 Wyong Shire Council

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ajor alterations and additions have been proposed for Westfield Shopping Centre at Tuggerah and its associated car parking following the receipt by Wyong Council of a development application by Westfield Limited.

The alterations to the Tuggerah retail centre include additional retail floor space of 12,638 square metres. A new Myer department store has also been proposed for the shopping centre, which will comprise 1,762 square metres of floor space. A further proposal relates to the extension of the existing cinema. If approved, the

first trading year for the expanded centre is expected to be 2016. The proposed works are estimated to cost $49.6 million and will significantly improve local residents’ access to a full range of comparison goods retailing in the Wyong LGA. Cr Lynne Webster congratulated and thanked Westfield for their efforts to improve the centre and said the

application provided an excellent addition to what Westfield already had on offer. Cr Greg Best also pointed out the increase in jobs that the additions will provide. “The employment point of view couldn’t be better,” Cr Best said. Wyong Council Agenda, 5.13 27 Nov 2013 Madalaine Waters, 27 Nov 2013

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Health

P12 - Wyong Regional Chronicle - December 5, 2013

Sensitive Santa evenings held at Lake Haven ake Haven Shopping Centre held two “Sensitive Santa” evenings on Monday, December 2, and Tuesday, November 3, as part of an initiative to engage special needs children with the Christmas season.

The event offered special needs children and their families the opportunity to visit Santa and have a photo taken with him in a low stress environment after most of the shops were closed. Lights and music were turned down and noise levels were much lower than during the main trading hours of the centre. Centre manager Mr Mike Cochrane said

Sensitive Santa was an opportunity to have a Santa photo in an environment designed to reduce anxiety for families with children with special needs. “We decided that this was a service that Lake Haven Shopping Centre could provide to assist those families in need in the local community to have an extra special Christmas and an ongoing memory,” Mr Cochrane

said. The centre provided one complimentary standard photo and a gift for each child, allowing each of those visiting Santa 10 minutes to get settled and comfortable prior to having their photo taken. Media release, 25 Nov 2013 Mike Cochrane, Lake Haven Shopping Centre

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Alanna Julian is living life her way entral Coast Community College student Ms Alanna Julian has been appointed as an ambassador in the “Living Life My Way” Ambassadors and Champions Program.

The program is run by the Department of Family and Community Services NSW, Ageing Disability and Home Care. Ms Julian attends the Inclusive Community Education Program (ICEP) at the college. The role of ambassador is for one year and involves contributing to events across NSW, speaking at conferences, workshops and meetings for the purpose of sharing the ambassador’s story. Ms Julian said she was very excited and felt fortunate to have been given the opportunity to share her experiences with others. “I am looking forward to raising awareness of disability issues to communities across the Central Coast,” she said. Executive director of Central Coast Community College Mr Jonathan Davis said he was delighted Ms Julian had been chosen for such a prestigious role. “The ICEP Program has been running for three and a half years

Ms Alanna Julian has been appointed an ambassador in the Living Life My Way Ambassadors and Champions Program

now, and has proved to be invaluable in the support that it gives to members of our community,” Mr Davis said. “It is truly inspiring to see Alanna be appointed as an ambassador for this program. “By sharing her story, Alanna will be able to encourage others and help them build the confidence to manage their own disability supports. “We know Alanna will do a wonderful job as ambassador, helping people with a disability explore the options open to them, and we wish her the very best with her studies and plans to become a disability support worker.”

One of Ms Julian’s first official duties as ambassador involved speaking at the college’s ICEP Christmas party on Saturday, November, 23. Ms Julian also opened the “Discobility” event on Saturday, November 30, at the Peninsula Community Centre. As a “Living Life My Way” ambassador, Ms Julian will not act as a government advocate or spokesperson. Instead, she will work to raise community awareness and understanding of person centred supports. Media release, 20 Nov 2013 Philippa Wilson, Central Coast Community College

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Health

$800,000 committed to Wyong Hospital for redevelopment planning ealth Minister Jillian Skinner has announced $800,000 for planning for the redevelopment for Wyong Hospital and the start of construction of the $6.2 million Urgent Care Centre and Short Stay Centre.

Ms Skinner was joined by Minister for the Central Coast Mr Chris Hartcher, member for Wyong Mr Darren Webber and member for The Entrance Mr Chris Spence to make the announcement on Monday, December 2, at Wyong Hospital. “This funding will progress planning to upgrade both facilities to ensure they meet the health needs of the growing Central Coast community well into the future,” Ms Skinner said. Ms Skinner also said that the state government was committed to ensuring patients on the Central Coast were able to access quality care, closer to home. “Planning for future health services will ensure this commitment is a reality,” Ms Skinner said. The planning process will involve consultation with local staff, clinicians and management to identify the key clinical priorities. The redevelopment of Wyong Hospital will prioritise a new emergency department, increased operating theatre and ICU/HDU capacity, mental health expansion, additional inpatient beds for medical and acute services, clinical and non-clinical support, services and car parking. Ms Skinner said: “Our government is committed to rebuilding and redeveloping our hospitals, to ensure they meet the high standards of care which are delivered by our hard-working staff.” Mr Hartcher said he was proud to be part of a government that is delivering better health care for Central Coast communities. “Investment in health

on the Central Coast is welcome and much needed and it is great to see planning being undertaken to ensure our communities have the best access to care and treatments well into the future,” Mr Hartcher said. Mr Webber said he was excited to see this commitment made to Wyong Hospital. “We’re already seeing upgrades in the form of the $6.2 million Urgent Care Centre and Short Stay Unit, which is now under construction,” Mr Webber said. “Now we’re looking to the future of better health care for the area.” Mr Spence said that the state government was getting on with the job of planning for the future of NSW. “This is a big day for the Central Coast,” Mr Spence said. The Central Coast Local Health District Board will determine details of the development based on future clinical needs of Wyong hospital following advice from local consultation. Planning will commence early next year and it is anticipated that the first stage of planning will be finalised by late 2014. “It is projects like the new $6.2 million Urgent Care Centre and Short Stay Unit which are enhancing the way our hospitals deliver timely, quality care and these additions to Wyong Hospital will free up emergency department staff and beds for those patients with serious, life-threatening conditions,” Ms Skinner said. Media release, 2 Dec 2013 Samantha Day, Office of Jillian Skinner

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What is Occupa onal Therapy? OT is aimed at promo ng health and wellbeing through occupa ons of everyday life. The primary goals are to provide the necessary tools, therapy and assistance for clients to improve their wellbeing and increase the longevity of independence and safe living in their own home. Occupa onal therapists (OTs) are health professionals trained in the medical and behavioural sciences including neurology, anatomy, psychiatry and psychology. OTs help people across the lifespan, par cipate in the things they want and need to do through the therapeu c use of daily ac vi es.

The Recon program As part of our zest for improving the lives of others, we have created a specialised program focused on senior members of the community. Recon is a recondi oning program addressing func onal deteriora on in the elderly. The community based program, which runs in 10 week blocks, u lises everyday occupa ons and tasks of daily living as the founda on to set and achieve individualised goals in rela on to physical, mental & social aspects of health. The program also aims to equip par cipants with the skills, ability and confidence to advance their independence in everyday living and improve their state of health and wellbeing. Each session is uniquely designed for the needs of each par cipant and runs for two hours under the support and guidance of an Occupa onal Therapist and their aid. Groups currently are conducted in East Gosford, Kincumber, Umina and Bateau Bay. The Recon program strengthens our par cipants’ confidence in daily ac vi es, improves mental health and provides prac cal educa on on health and nutri on. In order to achieve maximum independence in everyday living, Recon helps to improve our clients’ physical skills leading to a reduc on in falls in the home and in the community. Recon challenges and maintains op mal cogni ve func oning, aiding in the preven on of demen a and fosters close rela onships, lessening the effects of social isola on.

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Education

P14 - Wyong Regional Chronicle - December 5, 2013

Gorokan PS receives $3,500 Environmental Trust grant

Landscaping program transforms young peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attitude

ember for Wyong Mr Darren Webber has congratulated Gorokan Public School on securing $3,500 under the NSW Environmental Trustâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Food Gardens in Schools program.

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oung people from youthconnections (YC) are currently involved in a landscaping program with Equilibrium Future Solutions and Schools as Community Centres constructing an eco-system at Wyong Public School

The project aims to assist the students in attaining their Certificate II in Horticulture this term, as well as providing valuable experience in the field. The construction of the eco-system is taking place in Wyong Public School following the successful completion of the Bateau Bay Community Garden by the program. Working on these projects has given youthconnectionsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; participants the opportunity to engage with alternative learning methods and develop qualifications, despite some young people having negative education experiences. The 10 week program focuses on creating outdoor learning areas while building social and construction skills for the students. Equilibrium supervisor Mr Ian Sutton said involvement in the program had massively increased the participantsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; self-worth and selfconfidence. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just a work program, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a social

program,â&#x20AC;? Mr Sutton said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about people working and building the land. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about learning how to get along together. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A lot of these kids donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have those skills. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You bring all those people together and now they can get along with anyone and everyone if they have the right attitude. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s amazing to watch. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve done this so many times, but this is the best Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen it.â&#x20AC;? YC Program team leader Linda said the students had connected with landscaping and horticulture, increasing their motivation and changing their attitudes to life. She said they now wanted to commit to their goals of achieving further education or employment. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This program included young people who have disengaged from mainstream and alternative educational programs or have been unemployed,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Their attendance and

enthusiasm has been wonderful. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Some of our young people that are attending have had to deal with huge personal barriers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To see this positive change in them through this program is a truly wonderful outcome. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want this program to be available to all young people who have disengaged with education and their families throughout the Central Coast.â&#x20AC;? Over the placement period, the positive effects on youthconnections students were made possible by funding from MARS group. The program has proved to be worthwhile as participants have described involvement as being their only alternative to being suspended or playing computer games. The project is currently seeking funding from any willing sources to ensure the continuation of the successful initiative. Media release, 15 Nov 2013 Gabrielle Tawyer, youthconnections.com.au

Mr Webber said the grant would enhance studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; understanding of how to tackle environmental issues locally. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Students and educators at Gorokan Public School will use their $3,500 grant to upgrade their existing food garden to be more environmentally friendlyâ&#x20AC;&#x153;, Mr Webber said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;By installing raised beds, the school intends

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Wyong Regional Chronicle - December 5, 2013 - P15

Shay Goddard awarded Abbey wins ﬁrst for “Smashing” round of Lions Youth business idea t

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Gorokan High School student has been awarded at the inaugural Wild Fig Young Entrepreneur Support (YES) program for her business ideas and entrepreneurial potential.

Shay Goddard was presented with a cheque for $1,000 for “Smashing”, a unique and quirky concept that encourages an over 18s clientele to legally vent their frustration by smashing crockery and other breakable objects in a safe, fun environment. “The business idea of ‘Smashing’ appealed to me as I thought it was quirky, new and different and would have no current competitors,” Ms Goddard said. “I know that everyone has days where they are pushed over the edge, and this business would hopefully replace violence.” Henry Hamilton from Wyong High School was named a runner-up in the competition for his thoroughly researched real estate business concept “Champion Realtors”.

He received $200 for his business idea. The annual incentive scheme invites the Central Coast’s next round of school leavers to consider local business ownership in their future endeavours and reward the best of those students for their entrepreneurial potential. Finalists were selected from a pool of year 12 students nominated by their schools and judged on a set of predefined criteria including originality, business planning and presentation skills. All five finalists delivered comprehensive, well-structured business plans that demonstrated a solid understanding of the marketing, financial and human resource requirements needed to run a successful small business. Wild Fig executive

member and partner in business acceleration ﬁrm CtechBA Mr Bruce Cotterill offered each winning student his time to explore the possibility of kick starting their business idea via creative crowd funding website kickstarter.com. “We were so impressed with the calibre of the students’ business plans and the originality and creativity of some of the ideas in particular that I have offered my time to those students who wish to explore taking it to the next level,” Mr Cotterill said. Wild Fig Service Alliance is a not-for-proﬁt organisation comprising members representing a broad range of established businesses on the Central Coast. Media release, 3 Dec 2013 Phaedra Pym, A Way With Words

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P16 - Wyong Regional Chronicle - December 5, 2013

Toukley all lit up

Carols by candlelight on Christmas Eve at The Entrance he annual Carols by Candlelight celebrations will be held on Tuesday, December 24, at The Entrance.

T he annual lighting of the Christmas tree was held in the Village Green, Toukley, on Sunday, December 1, at 5pm.

Most of the entertainment was provided by locals, including Toukley Public School, St Mary’s Primary School and Cathy Makin Dance Academy. Delta Electricity has been the major sponsor of this event for many years and funded the prize pool. One free ticket was handed out to each person at the event, with 10 lucky visitors winning

gift vouchers to spend in the local businesses. The event, coordinated by Greater Toukley Vision Inc, is also responsible for marketing and promoting the Greater Toukley area for the benefit of local business. Co-ordinator of Greater Toukley Vision Ms Janet Holmesby is also a local resident and said the focus of the event was to

provide an inexpensive family night with loads of free activities such as farmyard animals and free face painting. Ms Holmesby also said the event was a great way for the local community to come together in a relaxed environment and share the Christmas spirit. Email, 4 Dec 2013 Val Bridge

The traditions of Christmas will be kept alive with traditional carols performed by the Tuggerah Lakes Show Band and there will also be a special guest for the kids. JB Dance will start the Christmas celebrations at 6pm with a children’s Christmas dance spectacular. The kids will also be entertained by “The Musician” from the Hooley Dooleys and there will be a special performance by the

Children’s Choir from the Central Coast Conservatorium of Music. The main focus of the evening will be the traditional carols performed by the Tuggerah Lakes Show Band, with special guest appearances from Lambeth Bennett and Leanne Peters. Santa and Mrs Claus are rumoured to be taking time out of their busy schedule to greet the crowd at approximately 8:40pm.

Audiences will be encouraged to sing along to their favourite carols, with song booklets available to purchase on the night. To complete the festivities, a special fireworks display will be held at 9pm. Media release, 26 Nov 2013 Donna Judge, The Entrance Town Centre Management

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Wyong Regional Chronicle - December 5, 2013 - P17

Budgewoi Ladies’ Choir celebrates 50 years of singing

Winners of short story competition announced

he Budgewoi Ladies’ Choir has celebrated its 50th anniversary this year by holding a reunion of past and current choir members and their partners.

T Ms Darcy Coates, winner of the adult division, receiving a copy of the anthology of short listed entries

he winners of this year’s Wyong Council Short Story Competition were announced at an awards ceremony held on the weekend of November 23 to 24.

Council’s Library Services co-ordinator Ms Andrea Edwards said this was the second year council had held the competition and the response had exceeded expectations. “84 entries were received this year, almost double last year, with 25 shortlisted,” Ms Edwards said. “The quality of shortlisted work was excellent and our judges commented on how much they enjoyed their task.” One of the judges Mr Robert Bartlett, a novelist and freelance writer, was particularly impressed with the range and quality of the stories. “While not everyone can be a winner in this writing competition, I can gladly say that the high standard of all the entries has shown that the art of writing is well and truly alive in our community,” Mr Bartlett said. Stories had to be up to 1,500 words and residents could enter one of four divisions – Adult; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI); teenager and children. Darcy Coates, with “The Mallory Haunting”, won the adult division and Elizabeth MurrayWright, with “Throw Back Child”, won the ATSI category. “The Memories”, written by Aurora Ihalainen, won the teenager division and Gemma Jordan, author of

“The Sapphire Egg”, was announced winner of the children’s competition. Each winner received an iPad mini to help them continue their creative writing output. Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton was at the ceremony and congratulated the winners. He said was impressed with the number of entries received. “I hope the competition will be a springboard for our best writers to go on and gain recognition nationally and internationally,” Cr Eaton said. “Remember these names. “I am sure we will be hearing more from them in the future. “It is great to know we

have such home grown talent right here in the Shire and that council is doing everything we can to support them.” Winner of the adult section Ms Darcy Coates said she had enjoyed entering the competition and was over the moon she had won. “I am delighted to have had my story chosen as the winning entry,” Ms Coates said. “The win has given me the encouragement and motivation I need to write more.” Everyone who entered the competition received an anthology of all the short listed stories.

Nowland was one of the original five and is still playing for the choir 50 years later.” The Budgewoi Ladies’ Choir was formed by five local residents who loved to sing in 1963. The choir still performs for anyone who wants to listen from Budgewoi to Warnervale, and Norah Head to San Remo. The choir now comprises 22 dedicated

The group’s musical director Ms Vivien Paulson said the day was very special for all involved. “Three of the original five ladies were present, though only one is still involved with the choir,” Ms Paulson said. “A further member still singing has been with the choir for 48 years. “The choir’s accompanist Olive

ladies who love entertaining residents at local nursing homes or special church events. The ladies also perform at San Remo’s Camp Breakaway. Email, 21 Nov 2013 Vivien Paulson, Budgewoi Ladies’ Choir

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he Norah Head Lighthouse will run special tours in November as part of its 110th birthday celebrations.

he ﬁfth annual Chromefest car show was held at The Entrance on October 24, 25 and 26 and attracted an estimated crowd of 57,000 people over the three days. Over 500 show cars were on display in Memorial Park and throughout The Entrance, with visitors from Queensland, Victoria, South Australia and all over NSW attending the show. There were three stages of entertainment with live bands Rave On, Matchbox, Flattrakkers, Jumpin Juke Box, Coop Deville, Atomic Hi-Tones and three DJs entertaining the crowd. Crowds also enjoyed dance demonstrations from the Sydney Swing Katz, a “dance off” competition, kids games, a fashion parade, twilight cruise, rockabilly and rock

n roll music all weekend. The 50s and 60s fashion parade was watched on enthusiastically by crowds. People also themed themselves in costume and danced on the checker board dance ﬂoor continuously throughout the three days. 120 cars participated in the Friday night twilight cruise through the streets of The Entrance. There were over 75 stalls from retro to food outlets displaying their products during the weekend, with the retailers of The Entrance commenting it was their best trade weekend in memory. All accommodation outlets were booked out for the weekend and many visitors have re-booked accommodation for next year’s event. Chromefest will be back at The Entrance next year on October 24, 25 and 36.

Currently listed on the NSW State Heritage Inventory Register, the Norah Head Lighthouse was the last colonial built lighthouse in NSW and was completed in 1903. It is a fully functioning lighthouse and a recognisable beacon to all

shipping vessels along the coast. The Norah Head Lighthouse won gold in this year’s QantasLink Hunter and Central Coast Awards for Excellence in Tourism and is a ﬁnalist in the NSW Tourism Awards. The four special tours will include the World War II memorial, a history update on the site itself, shipwrecks, pioneers and whale migration. They will also discuss ﬂora and fauna in the

area; the heritage signal and semaphore flags and flag locker; and Aborigines of the area. The tours will be held on Friday, November 15, and Saturday, November 16. Tours will be at 10am and 1pm on these days and will run for approximately one and a half hours. The maximum number of people on each tour will be limited to 16, with children under five unable to join.

Central Coast to hold climate action rallies David Pocock, Get Up

n Sunday, N o v e m b e r 17, Central Coast residents will join tens of thousands of Australians rallying for stronger action on climate change.

An event will be held at the Anglican Parish of Gosford from 9am, where Father Rod Bower will speak on climate action. The Gosford rally will also feature a children’s programme on climate

awareness, a sausage sizzle and the opportunity to sign a petition to support climate change action. At 11am, Hunter Park, Avoca Beach, will host a We Want Climate Action picnic.

This event aims to demonstrate to politicians that the community is able to save the natural environment. A picnic will also be held at The Entrance from midday, with the rally set

to gain momentum at approximately 1pm. It will be then that participants will have the opportunity to sign the petition and voice support for climate change action. Those attending

any of these events are encouraged to wear bright red, orange or yellow colours, and bring signs with their message about saving the planet.

he Gosford Business Improvement District (GBID) Promotions Committee will hold its Gosford City Christmas Parade on Saturday, November 30.

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P18 - Wyong Regional Chronicle - December 5, 2013

Daisy and Annabelle are final two winners of The Coast Sessions he final two winners of The Coast Sessions Wild Card event were chosen on Tuesday, November 26, at Mingara Recreation Club.

Eight competition finalists battled it out for the last two spots available on The Coast Sessions album, with attendees voting for their favourite performers. Following an afternoon of live entertainment with music professionals Grant Walmsley (The Screaming Jets), Gina Jeffreys and Liam Burrows performing, the two final winners were revealed to be Daisy and Annabelle Clark. Daisy won for her song “Does this move make you tingle?” and Annabelle Clark was chosen for her song “What a little love can do”. Both artists join the top 14 winners previously announced. The Coast Sessions, an initiative of Innov8Central Music, aspires to develop and support the music industry on the Central Coast via this original music competition and

album. The competition was held over September and October and received overwhelming interest from local artists. The Wild Card event now officially marks the end of the competition phase, before the album’s launch early next year. Innov8Central Music Chairman Mr David Bacon said that the Wild Card event was a fantastic afternoon that epitomised the real vision of The Coast Sessions initiative, which is to showcase Central Coast talent. “This event was also unique as it allowed for the final two winners to be decided by the public who attended, putting the difficult role of judging in their hands,” Mr Bacon said. “We certainly had eight very diverse acts, featuring very different styles and genres, all vying for those final two coveted positions.” The Coast Sessions

album will consist of one CD of new and emerging local artists, including Daisy, Annabelle and the top 14 winners. The other CD will be dedicated to featuring well known Central Coast acts. “The Coast is home to many well established artists and acts –whether they were born here, used to live here or now call the Central Coast home,” Mr Bacon said. “In addition to featuring our competition winners, we have already secured support from Gina Jeffreys, Grant Walmsley, Liam Burrows, Nick and Liesl, Billy Field and Dexter Moore, each of whom will provide a track for inclusion on the professionals’ CD.” The other Coast Sessions final competition winners were Alicia Brock (“Willow Tree”), Amba Mercuri (“Repeat”), Chrissi K (“Goodbye”), Dr Goodvibe (“Price Tag”),

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Ellen Mara (“Butterfly”) and Hannah Smith (“The Ghost of You”). Also included on the album will be Jake Folbigg (“Like a Bird”), Jess Hind (“Big Black

Cloud”), Joe Coffee (“Stand Tall”), Kelly Griffith (“Lost and Found”), Liz Kitney (“Mirrabooka”), New Regulars (“Stolen Honey”), Sarah Lanser

(“Bigger Than Me”) and Smokin’ Mirrors (“Set to Ignite”). Media release, 27 Nov 2013 Katey Small, Brilliant Logic

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Wyong Regional Chronicle - December 5, 2013 - P19

Wyong Christmas Tree Appeal launched

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yong Neighbourhood Centre’s Christmas Tree Appeal for 2013 has been launched by the manager of Wyong Community Bank Ms Kim Rowley.

The Community Food Drive and Toy Appeal is a charity event designed to assist local families and individuals in need during the festive season. Last year, many families received Christmas gifts and food hampers because of the work of the Wyong Neighbourhood Centre’s Christmas Appeal volunteers, local business supporters and donors. W y o n g Neighbourhood Centre marketing manager Ms Sharyn Burgess said

that for the appeal to be successful, donations of gifts for children from newborns to those aged 16 were needed. “This year, we aim to raise $5,000 in cash, gifts and food donations,” Ms Burgess said. “As a supporter of the appeal, your contribution will go directly to local families in need – local donations helping local people. “Donations over $2 are tax deductible.” Ms Rowley said she was delighted to launch

this year’s Community Appeal. She said the appeal would bring a little bit of magic into the lives of those families less fortunate and doing it a bit tough financially at this time of year. “The community’s generosity will be greatly appreciated by the families and children in our community,” Ms Rowley said. Media release, 29 Nov 2013 Sharyn Burgess, Wyong Neighbourhood Centre

The Wyong Diary For events in post code areas 2258, 2259, 2261 2261, 226 2262 62 and an 2263 Friday December 6 Empowering Young Women luncheon, 11am-1pm, SOS<18 Tuesday December 10 Halekulani Bowling Club Annual General Meeting, Halekulani Bowling Club, 6pm Thursday December 12 Wyong Village Central Morning Tea, Wyong, 10am Friday December 13 Community Christmas

carols, Warnervale Uniting Church, 6:30pm The Entrance Camera Club Print and Digital of the Year Awards night, Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College, Shelley Beach, 7:30pm

Nursery Celebration, 10-12pm Outcast derby game, Bateau Bay PCYC, 6:30pm

Sunday December 15 Central Coast Country Music Association Showcase, Toukley Golf Wyong Creek Public School Club, 1pm Christmas Carols, Wyong Bright Community Christams Village Central and Wyong Carols, Calvary Baptist Aged Care Nursing Home, Church, Tumbi Umbi, 3pm 11:45am Tuesday December 24 Saturday December 14 Carols by Candlelight, CEN Wildplant Community The Entrance, 6pm

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Clark follows Arnold to Japan

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entral Coast Mariners head of sports science Mr Andrew Clark will follow Graham Arnold to Japan, being snapped up to work for J-League runners-up Vegalta Sendai.

As a foundation Mariners player, Mr Clark has served his hometown club with distinction, both on and off the field since 2005. Current Mariners coach Phil Moss said that Mr Clark departs for the J-League with the blessing of management, staff and players. “Andrew Clark has been a great contributor to the success of the Central Coast Mariners since year one,” Moss said. “As much as anyone, Andrew epitomises what the Mariners are all about, and we know local people think extremely highly of him.” Mr Clark is relishing the opportunity to ply his trade in the Japanese competition, signing a deal which will see him remain at the club for the next two seasons. “In the past I have been offered the chance to work at other sporting clubs in Australia, but to be frank, I have never

wanted to work at any other sporting club in Australia,” Mr Clark said. “This opportunity takes me to another level, and gives me the chance to chase my dream of working at the highest standard I can in the football world. “My respect, loyalty and love for the Mariners doesn’t stop because I’m leaving. “The Mariners will always be my team and as a group we are so proud of what we have achieved. “Arnie and I will do our best in Sendai, and back in Australia the Mariners will be in capable hands with Phil Moss, John Crawley and Wayne O’Sullivan.” “While first and foremost this is a career opportunity, it is also a great opportunity to live in a new culture along with my beautiful wife and two young daughters,” Mr Clark said. “It will be an amazing experience for all of us.”

“Clarky is a very ambitious person, so a move to the J-League takes him to another level in his career,” Moss said. “We hope he can help Graham achieve success with Sendai, and we will be watching their progress keenly.” Mr Clark will continue working with Central Coast until Hyundai A-League 2013/14 round 10, when the Mariners travel to the city of churches to take on Adelaide United. He will then enjoy a brief break before leaving for Japan in January. “In keeping with the Mariners’ philosophy, there is a succession plan in place and Andrew’s replacement will be appointed following round 10 in Adelaide,” Moss said.

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embers of the Kido Mingara Judo Club have been recognised at this year’s Judo NSW Awards.

The awards acknowledge the achievements and contributions of clubs and individuals across the NSW judo community. The state body nominated Kido members Media release, 1 Dec 2013 in four award categories. Central Coast Marinerss Kasiea Naidoo from Wyong won the Judo NSW Senior Girl of the Year award. The Tuggerah based academy also won the Judo NSW Junior Development Club of the Year. This is the second time in the past three years that Kido has taken out the award, which is based on under-17 results. The coaching team, comprising Yasue Fujita and Tamra Acciari, have worked hard with the students and have ensured the team of talented youngsters have gained national medal level results. These students include Caroline Hain, Neeson Naidoo, Kassiea Naidoo, Liam Yokoyama, Angelina Yokoyama, Daniel Villani and Elyshia Jackson.

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Turnbull completes tenure with Mariners

entral Coast Mariners have confirmed Mr Peter Turnbull concluded his time as group general manager of the club on Friday, November 29.

The news follows Mr Turnbull’s six successful seasons with the reigning Hyundai A-League champions as an investor, chairman, and chief of the club’s administration team. Mr Turnbull joined the Mariners in 2007 with the vision of transforming the club into one of Australia’s most successful sporting organisations. He also wanted to create a community hub in Tuggerah via the ambitious – and ongoing – Central Coast Mariners Centre of Excellence plan. Since joining the Mariners, Mr Turnbull’s financial and emotional investment has helped the club enjoy not only success in Australia’s top flight and the AFC Champions League, but complete phase one of the legacy-leaving, impressive Centre of

Excellence development. With credit to Mr Turnbull’s vision, the Mariners now have an established training base in Tuggerah, as well as a thriving communityfocused centre enabling football players of all ages to enjoy the sport. Mr Turnbull said he has enjoyed some of the happiest moments in his life over the past six years he has been involved with the club. “It has been a thrilling ride to watch this football club become the club of choice for all talented young players in the country,” Mr Turnbull said. “We have achieved so much, and it has been a privilege to provide opportunities to players of the calibre of Tom Rogic, Mathew Ryan, and Mustafa Amini, and others, as well as coaches like Graham Arnold and Phil Moss, who’ve

built on the wonderful foundations that were initially set by Lawrie McKinna, Lyall Gorman, and John McKay. “Our football club has shed the ‘little club’ tag and is now one of the dominant football clubs in the country. “On the ‘all time Hyundai A-League table’, the Mariners proudly sit first in front of Brisbane Roar and Melbourne Victory. “I still expect to be at every game, and will be cheering the lads on as they look to emulate the success we have regularly enjoyed. “All of my family now either live or work on the Central Coast and I know how important this club is to the region. “I’d like to urge everybody to get behind Mike (Charlesworth) and the club as they look to continue the Mariners legacy.” Mr Michael

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instrumental in bringing about the changes we needed and we owe a vote of thanks for his financial investment as well as his devotion to the club. “Peter leaves a legacy as an original founder of the Hyundai A-League. “He and the Lowy family owned 25% each of Sydney FC in the early years, however he saw his preferred model of a community club being established on the Central Coast with the Mariners. “Peter should always be remembered as the

first outside investor in the Mariners and as a man willing to commit his personal dollars in the game for the benefit of football in Australia.” Tracy Southern has taken on the position of acting general manager until the end of the year. A new CEO will be appointed in December and he or she will commence with the club in January next year. Media release, 28 Nov 2013 Central Coast Mariners

Marlins defeat Manly 5-1

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Charlesworth thanked Mr Turnbull for his exemplary service, passion and investment into the club, and noted the reasons behind his official departure. “This was only ever a temporary solution as Peter has substantial business interests elsewhere,” Mr Charlesworth said. “He now has opportunities in his normal business which require his full-time attention. “Peter has been

he Central Coast Marlins defeated the Manly Eagles 5-1 at error-free defence after the first inning, with Aquatic Reserve, Manly on Sunday, December 1. short stop Matt Smith

Manly opened the scoring at the bottom of the first innings and took a 1-0 run lead. However, Marlins replied in the top of the second innings with their first run, bringing the

game to a 1-1 draw. Hereafter, the Marlins’ pitching and defensive work took over, allowing the batsman to fire. The Marlins went on to post single runs in the third, fifth, sixth and

eighth innings. Marlins pitcher Paul Anderson went the distance on the mound. He didn’t walk a batter and struck out six in a complete game effort. The Marlins played

and right fielder Pat Maat particularly impressive. Anderson, Boss Moanaroa, Moko Moanaroa and Jason Rees collected two hits apiece. Marlins will look to build on their form when they take on defending champions Ryde Hawks at Watanobbi Oval on Wednesday, December 4, at 7:30pm. The results of this game were unavailable at the time the Wyong Regional Chronicle went to press. The weekend fixtures will be at Baseball Park, Springfield, with first grade games starting at 2:30pm on Sunday, December 8. Email, 1 Nov 2013 Central Coast Marlins

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Ashley-Cooper stood Rachelle King part of down for match German Cup winning against Scotland Life Saving team ormer Ourimbah junior Adam AshleyCooper was among five players Wallabies coach Ewen McKenzie stood down for Australia’s game against Scotland on Saturday, November 23.

The Wallabies beat Scotland 21-15 despite missing a number of players due to bans and injuries. Ashley-Cooper, who played his junior rugby for Ourimbah Razorbacks, claimed he was not drinking excessive alcohol when he went out on a night off with team mates. He claimed the real problem was getting back to the hotel after midnight, a curfew verbally imposed by McKenzie. 15 players were

involved in the night out and all have been disciplined in some manner. None of the players caused any issues and there were no complaints about the team or any of their behaviour throughout the night. Along with AshleyCooper, Nick Cummins, Tatafu Polota-Nau, Benn Robinson and Liam Gill were all stood down for the game against Scotland. A sixth player, Paddy Ryan, will serve a one match ban in their

Forresters Beach life saver has been part of the Australian Life Saving team which created history by winning the German Cup on the weekend of November 23 to 24 for the first time.

Adam Ashley-Cooper

upcoming game because the Wallabies required at least four props on the bench for their game against Scotland. Ashley-Cooper, a Wallabies veteran, returned for the Wallabies final game against Wales in Cardiff on Sunday, December 1.

Rachelle King travelled to Warendorf, Germany, for the annual event and competes for Terrigal Surf Life Saving Club and The Hills Life Saving Club locally. Ms King received a gold medal in the obstacle relay and in doing so, broke a previous Commonwealth Championship record. She also came 2nd in the 200m Super Life Saver event and achieved

three Australian relay records. Prior to the German Cup, the team competed in Amsterdam in BeNe Cup in Eindhoven. Australia finished 2nd overall in the two day meet which was attended by the cream of Europe’s lifesaving teams. Ms King is also a member of the Australian Life Saving Rescue 2014 squad which is training towards “Rescue 2014”

Rachelle King

World Titles to be held in France in September next year. Email, 27 Nov 2013 Jenny Schofield, Narara

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Mariners’ Centre of Excellence to open aquatic centre state-of-the-art aquatic centre will open in February 2014, signifying the beginning of phase two of the Central Coast Mariners Centre of Excellence complex at Tuggerah.

The aquatic centre will feature a 25m six lane pool, a 12.5m learn to swim pool and ancillary offices. It will adjoin the existing playing field and players’ quarters, 10 all-weather synthetic Soccer5s pitches, a café and car park.

Also included in the second stage of development is the construction of a six storey office complex; an 87-room hotel; a 635 square metre gymnasium; a childcare facility; a 3,600 square metre medical centre; and a brand new car park

capable of holding 550 vehicles. A further 7,760 square metres of land will remain vacant, enabling more development and construction to occur in the future. Research conducted by company Repucom on the Mariners’ behalf

determined the economic impact and social value that the Central Coast gains from having an A-League team based in the region. The study concluded that more than 40,000 people visit the Central Coast to watch A-League games. Out of the 40,000 people, many visitors stayed overnight, injecting a total of

$7.7 million into the local economy and small businesses in the 2012/2013 financial year. The research also found that 98% of the Central Coast football community believes the Mariners help enhance community spirit, pride and enjoyment. The $40 million Centre of Excellence began in 2009, with an invaluable federal grant of $10

million. Chairman and majority shareholder of the Central Coast Mariners Mr Mike Charlesworth has reportedly injected more than $15 million into the club and the Centre of Excellence during the past year. Media release, 2 Dec 2013 Phaedra Pym, A Way With Words

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Adrenathon at Glenworth Valley ver 130 people visited Glenworth Valley on October 19 and 20 to take part in the third year of Adrenathon, the Ultimate Adventure Race.

Teams registered, set up their campsites, and prepared themselves for the upcoming race. The campfire was the next stop where competitors were introduced to the race by AdrenaMan who performed a ritualistic dance that ended with a gong to mark the start. Armed with checkpoint maps, teams set out into the bush towards the checkpoints; Fun mode and Competitor mode splitting to search out their respective checkpoints. Challenges found at these checkpoints included mental and physical. Most memorable of these were the river crossing where competitors were required to cross the river via ropes, water slide, balance cours, nail challenge where competitors were required to balance 12 nails on top of one and the mud trench. After 12km for Fun mode and 20km for Competitor mode, teams made it back around 3pm from a 10am start. Lines for showers grew ever longer as the mud congealed. After the One Day teams finished up their kayak race, beers were cracked open and the campfire grew crowded with hungry campers. The final challenge of the

day was a bushman cook off with teams given ingredients to create an iconic British dessert. After the winning dessert was announced, campers retreated to bed for a 6am start the next day. Woken up to the smell of a breakfast of bacon and egg rolls, teams begun preparing for the kayak race. Teams divided among themselves to split the laps between them, Fun mode only needed to kayak two laps while Competitor mode took four. Emerging from the river triumphant and wet, the mystery event was revealed; gather elements from across the valley to create fire. Unfortunately due to the nature of living in Australia and it being a total fire ban, the fire was replaced with a flare that colored the valley orange. After all the teams returned to the campsite the scores were tallied and the winners of Fun mode and Competitor mode were announced in the award ceremony. Runners up also received awards and the rest of the teams were given medallions for participation. Upon the completion of the award ceremony, campers packed up their campsites and left with keen anticipation for a good long shower. Adrenathon 2013 conquered, and managed to raise over $1,800 for Make a Wish Australia. Adrenathon 2014 awaits with the theme of “Battle of the Tribes”.

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Central Coast Special Olympics to compete in Asia Paciﬁc Games ourteen athletes from Special Olympics Central Coast will compete in the inaugural Asia Paciﬁc Games from Sunday, December 1, until Saturday, December 7.

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The games will be held in Newcastle and will host athletes from 32 countries. Ashley Emerson of

Wyoming and Mitchell Carlin of Tuggerah will contest the aquatics competition and Somersby’s Sandy Caruana will compete in bocce. Alexander Shepherd of Horsﬁeld Bay and Carley Chapman of Umina have been selected as part of the athletics squad and Niagara Park’s Peter Secomb and Matcham’s Robert Stott will form part of the cricket team. In football, Central Coast

players include Michael Bird of Kincumber, Brad Perrin of Berkeley Vale, Jordan Cabrita of Woongarrah and Matt Schoﬁeld of Avoca Beach. The ten pin bowling division will be contested by Vicki Bailey of Berkeley Vale, Tamara Chapple of Killarney Vale and Martin Reidy of Wadalba.

Josh Mantello man of the match Matt Lavin, Wyong Rugby League Club Group

yong Rugby League Club junior and Newcastle Knights player Josh Mantello starred for Italy in the Azzurri’s ﬁrst victory against Wales in a Rugby League World Cup match on Sunday, October 27.

Central Coast Grandstand wishes all the Athletes good luck in the Asia Pacific Games

The game was the opening match of Group C of the World Cup and was played before a crowd of 45,052 at Millennium Stadium, Cardiff. Mantello took the ﬁeld with well-known NRL and VB NSW Cup players including Anthony Minichello, Aiden Guerra, Mark Minichello, James Tedesco, Chris Centrone and Cameron Ciraldo. He made an impressive effort in the game, kicking two of his trademark sideline conversions and one penalty goal. Team coach Carlo Napolitano identiﬁed Mantello had a clear ht advantage due to his height and jumping ability.

Many late tackle kick options were sent flying to Mantello’s side of the field where, in one case, he leapt over the opposition to secure the ball. Mantello was awarded man of the match and finished with a try, a try assist, four goals, two

tackles and a 67 metre run. Wales put up a tough ﬁght but in the end were no match for the Italians, who won 32 – 16.

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Lachlan Tame named Central Coast Sports Star of the Year

Jenni Chapman, Special Olympics Central Coast

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