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Coalition renege on San Remo centre funding ederal Member for Shortland Ms Jill Hall said she was devastated that the Coalition Government would not be funding the new youth support centre at San Remo.

Ms Hall received news this week that the Abbott Government was refusing to honour a funding commitment to build the Gulgul Barang Youth Support Centre in San Remo – despite the funds being allocated in the budget prior to the last election. “The former Labor Government committed $2.7 million to build the Gulgul Barang Youth Support Centre last year,” said Ms Hall. “This was real money that was allocated in the budget papers and a DA was due to be lodged shortly. “Yet now the Federal Minister Warren Truss is refusing to honour that funding commitment, so the new centre can no longer go ahead. “So many people put so much hard work into the proposal for this project. “It would have been a major boost for the region and a significant support centre for young people in the northern areas of Wyong Shire. “I am devastated that this project is not being supported by the Coalition Government. “It was such a

worthwhile project and would have helped so many young people in the area. “It would have offered support with employment training, skills development, health care, cultural engagement and mentoring. “The Federal Minister claims the project could not go ahead because it was due to be funded through proceeds from the Mineral Resource Rent Tax (MRRT). “But this is simply not true. “When the former Federal Labor Government announced funding for the project last year it was not reliant on money from the MRRT. “The project was fully funded through the budget process with projections that came out of Treasury. “It was also announced prior to the caretaker period. “The Coalition Government has simply chosen not to support this region and to turn its back on services in the northern suburbs of Wyong Shire.” The Gulgul Barang

Centre was proposed by a community partnership involving the Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council, the San Remo Neighbourhood Centre, Central Coast Medicare Local, Youth Connections, ET Australia and the local advisory group of Better Futures, Local Solutions. Darkinjung LALC also donated the land where the new centre was due to be built. San Remo Neighbourhood Centre manager Jillian Hogan said she was also disappointed that the centre no longer had government support. “We desperately need this new Gulgul Barang Centre because existing services are already so stretched,” she said. “How can we build our service delivery in the north of the Shire when we don’t have the infrastructure to support it?” Darkinjung LALC CEO Mr Sean Gordon said he was disappointed the centre did not receive funding. “This project was set to bring about much needed infrastructure

Federal Member for Shortland Jill Hall MP, with CEO of Darkinjung LALC Sean Gordon and Manager of the San Remo Neighbourhood Centre Jillian Hogan, discussing plans

to address critical factors within our region including social exclusion, youth dislocation from informal support networks and poor public transport for training and education. “While we feel let down by this latest development, we are

exploring other avenues to rectify the situation, with hope that all is not lost. “Clearly the needs of the community outweigh any political agenda. “Given the growing population of the North Wyong area, there is a huge need for community infrastructure that

supports the growing demands of the community in the form of employment, education, training and health,” said Mr Gordon. Media release, 6 Feb 2014 Sean Gordon, Darkinjung LALC Media release, 6 Feb 2014 Lisa McDermott, Office of Jill Hall MP

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university students,” said Mr Gregory. “What’s more, this is not just a block of flats, the building has genuine architectural merit,” he said. Institute Director at Hunter TAFE Mr Phil Cox said the provision of additional local, affordable accommodation would create benefits for both international and domestic students and would enhance the attractiveness of Ourimbah campus to prospective students. With 4,171 students, including 23 international students, enrolled at the Ourimbah campus in 2013 (down from 7,000 in 2009), it is clear that anything that can be done to attract more students to the campus would be beneficial. “It is critical to grow our international student numbers as they are

an important financial supplement to our overall income and this money is invested back into local programs, facilities and equipment. “We also value our international students as they provide diverse social and cultural perspectives that enrich the educational experience for all of our students. Local criticism has centred mainly on the size of the complex compared with its surroundings, lack of community consultation and the effect that it will have on the village atmosphere of Ourimbah with its heritage listed railway station and small community shopping centre. Media release, 30 Jan 2014 Phaedra Pym, A Way With Words Cec Bucello, 6 Feb 2014

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Ourimbah residents ‘Ned’ Charlton react angrily awarded for service to the community O urimbah residents have reacted angrily to the proposed four storey 101 unit Affordable Housing (Boarding House) complex development at 2-4 Glen Rd.

To-date, more than 80 objections have been presented to Wyong Council as well as over 800 residents having signed a petition. Local residents received advice of this development from Wyong Council on December 23 and said they were both shocked and outraged at the timing of the notification together with the size of the proposed development and the fact that there was no prior community consultation. The developer has advised that proposed residents include University and TAFE students attending the Ourimbah Campus of the University of Newcastle, Trainee Doctors and Nurses from Gosford and Wyong Hospital, together with school teachers and itinerant workers. Residents are concerned that once the development is approved, there will be no control over who occupies the small 17.7 sq metre sized rooms which is likely to

have a detrimental social impact on the Ourimbah community. “We have been amazed at the response,” said the Stop Glen Road Development Action Group chairperson Mr Greg McGill. “People’s main objection to the proposed development is that it is totally out of character for Ourimbah. “Ourimbah is the oldest village on the Central Coast. “The school is 150 years old and is part heritage listed. “The post office and railway station are also heritage listed. “All other buildings in Ourimbah are a maximum of two storeys high. “A four storey glass and concrete structure 15.5 metres high by 73 metres long is totally beyond the scale, context, density and aesthetic character of the village and will totally dominate the Ourimbah skyline. “If this goes ahead, it will set a precedent

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for similar oversized developments being approved in Ourimbah in the future. “Apart from the height of the building exceeding the Wyong Local Environmental Control Plan for this 2(b) zoning (two storeys and seven metres), the floor space ratio allowable of 1:1.1 is also exceeded as this development is 1:1.37. “Similarly, the setbacks from the eastern and northern side boundaries together with Glen Rd are less than that specified in the Wyong Development Control Plan. “Both residents and local business owners are appalled that only 21 car spaces will be constructed to cater for the 110 proposed residents. “While this complies with the legislation, it is nonsense to suggest that only one in five residents will have a car and there is simply very little available parking in surrounding streets,” said Mr McGill. Residents are also concerned with the impact on traffic congestion and road safety as the entrance and exit to the development will be obscured by large trees and is in close proximity to the Glen Rd and Jaques Street roundabout and entrance to the Ourimbah Shopping Village. “Glen Rd is already a busy road with motorists using it as an alternative route to and from Gosford to avoid the traffic gridlock along the Pacific Highway in peak hours. “Some local residents are cynical that perhaps the size of the proposed development has been influenced by the NSW Government subsidy available of $10,000 per new boarding house unit constructed; in this case this amounts to $1 million dollars,” said Mr McGill. Media release, 5 Feb 2014 Greg McGill, Stop Glen Road Development Action

hittaway Bay resident Mr Neville ‘Ned’ Charlton is Wyong Shire’s sole recipient of an Order of Australia Medal.

He received the Award on Australia Day 2014 for service to the community of the Central Coast. Ned has been involved in a range of organisations throughout his 85 years, including as a welfare office and member of the Central Coast Committee of the Men of League Foundation since 2008; a member of the Long Jetty and District Senior Citizens’ Club since 2001 and a member of its entertainment group, also since 2001; a member of the Central Coast Ukulele Club since 2011; a committee member and performer of Tuggerah Lakes Choral Society; a former member/ performer of The Lakes Singers and The Sparklers; a volunteer bus driver and entertainer for Legacy Brisbane Water Retirement Village; and a member of Twin Town Troubadours where he

helped raise funds for a range of local charities. He was also a member of the NSW Rugby League representative team in 1959 and 1961 and a NSW Rugby League selector; a member and player of the Sydney Roosters Eastern Suburbs District Rugby League Football Club in 1962; and a member and player for the Western Suburbs District Rugby League team from 1954 and1961. He was listed in the Western Suburbs District Rugby League Club Hall of Fame in 2009 and was a member of the Team of the Century, team of the 1960s. In response to his achievements, Mr Charlton said he just likes helping people. “There’s too many people left in lonely nursing homes and I think they just need cheering

up. “I think there should be more of it and I’m only too happy to help people if I can. “I get a kick out of doing it,” said Ned. Mr Charlton said receiving notification that he was being awarded an OAM was “the biggest thrill you could ever get”. “I was over the world. “I’m a very staunch Australian so that’s something that topped me off at 85. “I’m so proud of the fact that I was recognised,” he said. Mr Charlton said he lived by the motto: “Time is not measured by the years that you live, but by the deeds that you do and the joy that you give.” Kaitlin Watts, 4 Feb 2104 Interviewee: Neville Charlton Email, 16 Jan 2014 Susan Fischer, Honours Secretariat

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Skydive Group accused of blatant disregard of conditions of consent

At council’s meeting of January 22, the application from Skydive Australia was approved on the proviso that a number of conditions were adhered to, including: no residential area to be impacted by aircraft noise any more frequently than every two hours; the maximum number of flights per hour be limited to one; weekend operating hours be reduced to 9am to 4pm on Saturdays and 10am to 3pm on Sundays; a $30,000 bond to be held by council to be used for independent noise monitoring in the event that the approval gives rise to ongoing noise complaints; and a three month trial of the business.

South Tacoma resident Ms Cherie Torpy said since the conditions came into place, the company has advertised on Groupon with discounted skydiving deals, which remain valid until May, which is outside the dates set for the company’s three month trial. Ms Torpy also said that the company had advertised its hours as Monday to Sunday from 9am to 5pm. “These hours do not comply with the hours that council has awarded them,” said Ms Torpy. “Three of the most important amendments, hours of operating, number of flights per hour and the variation of flight paths have been blatantly ignored by this company.

“On Wednesday, January 29, they had their first drop at 7:20am, with six divers; this pattern continued all day. “The same routes, however, as we live at South Tacoma, we will get all the plane traffic from them. “On Saturday, February 1, operations were not meant to start until 9am but we had the first drop directly over our house at South Tacoma at 7:38am, and this was after 15 minutes of circling around the area. “Round and round and round, drone, drone, drone. “It then continued all day and the last drop was at 5:30pm, well outside their hours of operation. “Sunday, February 2, was the most horrific. “They dropped at 7:5am above my home. “The area was so quiet that I witnessed and heard the plane, the screaming

and the parachutes opening. “It was incredible. “They circled and then proceeded over my home and, at 8:50am, the same thing happened. “They had no variation in their flight path. “Both of these early drops involved the planes coming from the south and heading north over my home. “They were not meant to start operations until 10am on a Sunday, yet my family of six was woken at 7:30am by the drone, the noise of screaming and the noise of parachutes opening. “It continued all day. “They are not observing the hourly flights and they certainly aren’t observing the no more than two fights over residential areas condition. “I feel that we are being targeted with the flight paths,” said Ms Torpy, who spoke against the development at council’s meeting of January 22. Mr Kennedy said he was not able to comment due to ongoing

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proceedings in the Land and Environment Court. “Compliance with conditions of consent is a matter for Council and the applicant.” Mr Kennedy did say, however, that the company was proud to be providing 25 local jobs and a flow of economic benefits to businesses throughout the Wyong community. “Over 3,000 domestic and overseas tourists from over 40 countries have visited Pioneer Dairy in the last three months, with significant increases in business reported across multiple sectors of the local economy,” said Mr Kennedy. “We have created a world class, globally recognised tourism product at a world class eco-tourism facility. “Skydiving in Wyong is now being sold in over 5,000 international and

2,500 domestic agencies. “We see significant opportunities to integrate with other tourism businesses in Wyong who can leverage from this expansive global network. “We applaud Council for their support of our vision and recognising our highly effective response to community concerns to date. “Both Council and ASG recognise that this is an ongoing process and we look forward to building an equally strong collaborative relationship with Council in the future,” said Mr Kennedy. Media release, 5 Feb 2014 Adrian Kennedy, Australia Skydive Group Email, 3 Feb 2014 Cherie Torpy, South Tacoma

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Opal card saves commuters time and money

Community grant applications are now open

Minister for Transport Ms Gladys Berejiklian and Member for Wyong Mr Darren Webber

he Opal card is now available for use at 55 more train stations, including Ourimbah, Tuggerah and Wyong stations, giving thousands more customers a cheaper, faster and more convenient journey, according to Member for Wyong Mr Darren Webber.

From the end of January, Opal extended to train stations from Chatswood to Wyong, Redfern to Strathfield, Strathfield to Hornsby, and Epping to Chatswood. Opal is already accepted on all Sydney Ferries services, on two bus routes and at 17 train stations from the CBD north to Chatswood, in addition to the City Circle and stations to Bondi Junction. “This is great for the community, as customers using public transport will

find the Opal convenient and easy, and when Opal is rolled out across the network they won’t have to queue up to buy a train ticket ever again,” said Mr Webber. Member for The Entrance Mr Chris Spence said: “Once customers have registered and received their free Opal card they simply turn up and tap on at the start of the journey and tap off at the end.” For a customer travelling from Wyong to Town Hall using an Opal

card, the single adult fare is $8.10 compared to $8.60 with a paper ticket. For a regular Wyong train commuter, a weekly paper ticket costs $61, and with Opal you will pay $60.00, plus you are rewarded with free travel on any mode for the rest of the week after eight paid journeys. There are also more savings for customers who travel in off-peak periods. Media release, 31 Jan 2014 Jim Lloyd, Office Darren Webber MP

pplications for Wyong Council’s community grants are now open.

Be it for social, sporting, cultural, economic or environmental projects - Council has a grants program with over $540,000 provided in direct funding assistance every year. “Our grants programs are a great way for us to support a large number of organisations and individuals out there doing great things for the Shire,” said council’s manager of community partnerships and planning Ms Julie Vaughan. “I’ve seen some incredibly worthwhile and innovative projects undertaken through the grants program sometimes only a small grant is all it takes to turn these ideas into real actions with a broad community benefit. “Recent projects saw funding for a mobile fridge trailer for the Gwandalan Lions Club, new fencing and planting

along the dunes at The Entrance North, and assistance for the Wyong Shirley Shuttle for the transport of cancer patients.” Two of the most popular programs open for applications with a wide variety of groups eligible to apply are Community Benefit Grants and Community Matching Fund. Community Benefit Grants are offered twice yearly to groups that benefit the community through social, sporting, cultural, economic or environmental projects. Annual funds of $190,000 are available to groups and projects that demonstrate the most benefit to residents of Wyong Shire. Community Matching Fund focuses on neighbourhood level initiatives that lead to healthier and stronger communities.

A minimum community contribution of $10,000 (or ‘in-kind’) is required towards a project and council can offer a 2-for-1 match, up to $75,000 per project. Applications for the Community Subsidy Program, which provides non-cash subsidies for not-for-profit organisations to access community resources, and the Sport and Cultural Sponsorship Program which provides up to $20,000 for residents to participate in significant sporting and cultural events are alos open. In addition, applications for the Councillors’ Community Improvement Grants Program - which offers $150,000 each year in small grants for not-forprofit projects are open all year round. Media release, 4 Feb 2014 Wyong Council Media

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Motorsport facility closer to reality

Edna Wacher is Citizen of the Year eader in the local multicultural community, Edna Wacher, has been named Wyong Shire’s Citizen of the

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Ms Wacher is an active member of a number of committees including the chair of council’s recently endorsed Multicultural Advisory Committee. With her Filipino heritage, Edna said she understands the importance of advocating for people who are culturally and linguistically diverse. Edna has helped facilitate events such as Harmony Day, a Multicultural Health Expo and the committee’s Cultural Christmas Celebration. She is a strong and instrumental advocate for her home county of the Philippines and continues to help raise money for survivors and victims of the recent Typhoon Haiyan. In the Community Youth Award, it was hard to decide between Joshua Cole and Teigan Anne Van Roosmalen, so they were named joint winners. Joshua is well known in the surf lifesaving community as well as tennis, hockey, swimming, golf and judo. He dedicates all of his spare time to surf lifesaving having made hundreds of rescues starting at the age of eight. Whether it’s

volunteering at understaffed or under-resourced beaches, mentoring other lifesavers or working as a first aid officer at community events, Joshua’s sense of maturity is legendary in his community. Teigan is a professional swimmer and Paralympian and was the first medallist for Australia at this year’s World Swimming Championships as well as being the female team captain for the Australian Paralympics Swimming Team. Aside from winning medals on a national and international scale, Teigan finds the time to teach deaf children how to swim. Other winners included: Arts and Culture Award - Howard Oxley, Fred Roome (Highly Commended); Business Person of the Year - Monique Marks, Nicola Mann (Highly Commended); Volunteer of the Year - Ken Lawry, Trevor Wrightson (Highly Commended); Sportsperson of the Year - Candice Clark; Environmental Award Ian Robb; and Community Service Award - Alison Ledger. Media release, 24 Jan 2014 Wyong Council Media

The proposed CASAR Park Community Motorsport Facility

he proposed CASAR Park Community Motorsport Facility to be located at the northern end of Wyong Shire has edged closer to reality with in-kind support from local businesses, North Constructions and Virtual Motorsport Design.

North Constructions managing director Mr Tim Cornish, and projects director Mr Matthew Cook, met with park co-founder Mr Brad Wilson in December after hearing about this social enterprise at their local Rotary club. “The economic and social significance of this project for the Central Coast is clear,” said Mr Cornish. “At North Constructions we have the resources to support it, and we’re proud to make them available to the CASAR Park team.” North Constructions has serviced the Central Coast, Hunter and Northern Sydney regions for 25 years and brings strong relationships with suppliers and sub-

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The CASAR Park board has been heartened by the interest and support the project has generated, particularly on the Central Coast where the facility is expected to generate significant employment and training opportunities over coming years. “Having support from these local businesses is worth tens of thousands of dollars to our project and puts us within $30,000 of our fundraising target” said Mr Wilson. With significant donations, sponsorship and in-kind support already in place, the CASAR Park team expect to kick off DArelated studies in the next few months. “Two or three more sponsors, or in kind

support from DA-related consultants, will see us over the line. “The response so far has been great and we’re confident of further support to follow,” he added. The motoring complex is only stage one of the CASAR Park project, with stage two to provide further infrastructure for tourism, training, recreation and leisure - a total investment of over $25 million in the region. Once completed, it is estimated CASAR Park will generate $17 million annually in economic benefit to the local economy with approximately 200 jobs as well as 200 training positions onsite once the facility is fully operational plus a further 150 indirect jobs. Email, 29 Jan 2014 Brad Wilson, CASAR Park Community Motorsport

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Closing the Gap is an important issue n February 12, Prime Minister Tony Abbott will deliver his first ‘Closing the Gap’ report to the House of Representatives.

There will be, as usual, a reply from the Leader of the Opposition. Despite the importance of these addresses, there will however be little public attention given to them. But let’s face it, Mr Abbott’s record on indigenous affairs is patchy at best, so I am pleased these speeches will continue under this government as there were some rumours around the corridors that the report was to be sidelined or to at least be rebranded with a new name. Having once described a national apology as “a campaign for something that is only going to add to a sense of grievance on one side and guilt on the other,” the Prime Minister clearly has a lot to prove before indigenous Australia can believe his government will actually deliver for them. He is off to a shaky start. His government has already announced a series of cuts and reviews that threaten to further marginalise indigenous Australia. Millions in funding for indigenous legal assistance has been cut. Billions of dollars in schools funding has been cut. And impending cuts to welfare have been announced. Such policies only serve to exacerbate inequality between indigenous and non-indigenous Australia. Despite these cuts, what Mr Abbott has done is bring in his Indigenous Advisory Council, with

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Warren Mundine as the chairperson. I respect the great work of many indigenous leaders and I have seen personally the amazing contribution that Warren Mundine has made in the lives of hundreds of indigenous youth, but, the terms of the Indigenous Advisory Council make no reference to Closing the Gap targets and we are still unsure as to what the council will actually do. The Abbott Government’s approach towards indigenous Australia mirrors its whole of government perspective. That is, to shift the burden of government towards those who can least afford it, and outsource policy design and implementation to the corporate sector, to the exclusion of all others. In this context the report coming up on February 12 is even more important than it has been over the past five years under the Labor government that instituted the practice. These reports stand as a report card on our national achievements (or failures) in closing the shameful reality of a 20 year life expectancy gap between

indigenous and other Australians. You’d think they’d be really well attended speeches and that the media attention would be huge. Wouldn’t you? Reality check. Over the three years I sat in my seat as the Member for Robertson and I looked to the press gallery as fewer and fewer journalists came to the chamber to hear the reports. Indeed, in 2013 there was only one journalist in the chamber, and hundreds of empty seats in the public gallery. How can this vital annual report be so sidelined? In December, I used my first speech to the Senate to note this decline in media interest and proposed a joint sitting of both houses of the Parliament to receive these reports. I argued that we need to use the symbolic power of such a gesture to increase the status of these Closing the Gap annual statements. I suggested that the Parliament should invite indigenous leaders to attend – to fill the chamber so that the entire assembled Parliament could report directly to the First Australians, and to create an event in which we give account for our actions and impact throughout the last year in closing that gap. My motion passed the Senate – for which I thank my colleagues. It is now up to the Coalition controlled House of Representative to respond to that message

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from the Senate and decide what to do. But the signs don’t look too good. At the time of writing there has been no response from the House of Representatives about how they intend to respond to the wish of the Senate. Given that the 12th of February is almost upon us, I’d say we’ve got Buckley’s chance of anything like what I proposed happening this year. But I will pursue this matter into 2015 and I will not let this year pass without notice. I can’t. I just can’t. We need to pay more attention, not less, to what is happening to our indigenous brothers and sisters. It disgusts me that in our country and on our watch it remains the case that an indigenous baby born today will die earlier and have a much poorer and unhealthier life than a non-indigenous baby born on the same day in 2014. We need to speak more, to notice more, to write more, to care more, to ask more, to learn more, to be more aware, to do more, and to do better each year. And when I say we, I mean all of us, indigenous and other community leaders, faith communities, political parties, school communities, health communities, opinion leaders, artists and story tellers, musicians, business leaders, politicians of every flavour at all levels of government and every single citizen. Closing the 20 year gap that exists will be the work of many parliaments who will only prioritise

this task if the nation demands it. As I said in my speech to the Senate in December last year - “we cannot look away”. I will be in the Chamber of the House of Representatives on February 12 to hear the speeches of the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition. I challenge all media persons in the House on that day to do the same, to report and

report fulsomely, I urge Australians who care about this issue, indigenous and all others, to think about making the trip to be there too. It’s our watch, and we should be watching. We need to pay attention – and report cards do matter. Email, 5 Feb 2014 Deborah O’Neill, Senator for NSW

San Remo man arrested for possessing child abuse material olice from the State Crime Command’s Child Abuse Squad have charged a Central Coast man with the alleged possession of child abuse material.

Detectives were investigating an unrelated incident at San Remo in May 2013 when they had cause to seize a laptop computer from a home address. During the course of this investigation, the contents of the computer were examined and child abuse material was allegedly located. On Thursday, January 23, officers executed a search warrant at an address in San Remo where they seized a computer, electronic storage devices and camera equipment.

A 43-year-old man was arrested at Ourimbah and taken to Wyong Police Station where he was charged with possessing child abuse material. He was granted strict conditional bail to appear before Wyong Local Court on Thursday, February 13. Media release, 24 Jan 2014 NSW Police Media

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School teacher charged with indecent assault

Missing Budgewoi man not missing olice from Tuggerah Lakes Local Area Command have been advised that a man who had been reported missing from Budgewoi has returned home.

An extensive search was initiated after the 42-year-old man was reported missing on Saturday, January 25. At about 10:50am, Geoffrey Brock was at his home address on Mimosa Rd, Budgewoi, and phoned a friend. At 7pm, his ﬁancee returned home and could not locate Mr Brock. Police were contacted and ofﬁcers from Tuggerah Lakes Local Area Command commenced an

On Tuesday, January 28, police received information suggesting a 10-year-old girl may have been indecently assaulted by a teacher at a Central Coast school on a date late last year. Detectives from the Child Abuse Squad’s ofﬁce in The Entrance commenced an investigation into the report, and at 8.50am on

investigation. Police, PolAir and ofﬁcers from State Emergency Service (SES) commenced searching for the man on the morning of Sunday, January 26. Police were advised on the morning of Monday, January 27, that Mr Brock had returned home safely that morning. Media release, 27 Jan 2014 NSW Police Media

Killarney Vale man charged with child abuse material offences etectives from the Tuggerah Lakes Local Area Command have arrested and charged a 42-year-old man with 20 counts of using a carriage service to access child abuse material.

Police attached to Strike Force Rankmore, which was formed to investigate the disappearance of Central Coast man Ronald Penn in 1995, discovered the child abuse material during a covert surveillance operation undertaken late last year. At 8:45am on Thursday, January 30,

detectives attended a home in Killarney Vale where they arrested a 42-year-old man and seized an amount of cannabis and a number of electronic items, including a mobile phone. The man was taken to Wyong Police Station where he was charged with 20 counts of using a carriage service to access child abuse material and one count of cannabis possession. He was refused bail and appeared in Wyong Local Court the same day. Media release, 30 Jan 2014 NSW Police Media

etectives from the State Crime Command’s Child Abuse Squad specially trained to have charged a Central Coast teacher for the alleged indecent investigate crimes against children, including assault of one of his students.

Wednesday, January 29, attended the school where the alleged incident occurred. There, they arrested a 33-year-old man, a teacher at the school, before taking him to Wyong Police Station, where he was charged with one count of

aggravated indecent assault – victim under authority. The man was granted strict conditional bail, decreeing that he not have any contact with children under the age of 16. He appeared in Wyong Local Court on Thursday, February 6. The Child Abuse Squad is comprised of detectives who are

sexual assault, physical abuse and serious cases of neglect. The squad works in partnership with the Department of Family and Community Services and NSW Health, with specialised triagency teams based at metropolitan and regional locations throughout NSW.

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Shots ﬁred in Ourimbah ive men have been arrested after shots were ﬁred in Ourimbah on Tuesday, January 28.

Police were called to the M1 at Ourimbah at about 2am responding to reports that shots had been fired towards a truck travelling north. Officers attached to Brisbane Water Local Area Command stopped the truck and a Nissan utility and a Mercedes sedan; they arrested five men, three travelling in the ute and two from the sedan. Police alleged that a replica firearm and substances believed to be ICE and ecstasy were seized when the utility was searched. They were taken to Gosford Police Station where they were charged. The driver of the utility, a 33-year-old man from Parramatta, was charged with: aggravated assault with intent to take/drive motor vehicle in company; stalk/ intimidate intend fear physical etc harm (two

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counts); drive recklessly/ furiously or speed/ manner dangerous; supply a prohibited drug (two counts); and goods in custody suspected of being stolen. A 31-year-old man from Darlinghurst was charged with: aggravated assault with intent to take/drive motor vehicle in company; stalk/ intimidate intend fear physical etc harm (two counts); and possess a prohibited article.

A 36-year-old man from Marulan was charged with: aggravated assault with intent to take/drive motor vehicle in company; and stalk/ intimidate intend fear physical etc harm (two counts). The driver of the sedan, a 30-year-old man from Lamington, WA, was charged with: aggravated assault with intent to take/drive motor vehicle in company; stalk/intimidate intend fear physical etc harm (two counts); and drive recklessly/furiously

or speed/manner dangerous. A 46-year-old man from Kingsgrove was charged with: aggravated assault with intent to take/drive motor vehicle in company; and stalk/ intimidate intend fear physical etc harm (two counts). All men were refused bail. Police believe the incident stemmed from a confrontation between the three groups at Pyrmont at about 10:30pm on Monday, January 27. Media release, 28 Jan 2014 NSW Police Media

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Main development and environment plans to come into effect

he Gosford Local Environment Plan is anticipated to be gazetted by the end of this year and, at that time, the Gosford Development Control Plan will come into effect.

Council has adopted Gosford Development Control Plan 2013 to include the Gosford Waterfront Development Control Plan, with further reports to come back to council on Water Cycle Management, outcomes of the BrownSmart Consulting Car Parking Study and the Coastal Open Space System bonus provisions. A report will be brought back to council to review the new Development Control Plan controls in mid-2014 after they have been in place for six months.

This report is to include a review of applications that have been lodged to ensure the Development Control Plan is achieving the intent of council and the new Local Environment Plan. The Development Control Plan was amended in order to ensure consistency with amendments to the SI Local Environment Plan (Template) made by Department of Planning and Infrastructure in February 2011; amendments to the Draft Local Environment Plan 2013 proposed to be made by Department of

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Planning and Infrastructure to date; amendment to other State Legislation; amendments made to the Local Environment Plan as a result of Council resolutions in particular Council’s resolution of May 31, 2011, where these resolutions impact on controls in the Development Control Plan; incorporate Development Control Plans adopted by Council in relation to recently made LEPs; and the Waterfront State Signiﬁcant Site. Gosford Council Agenda ENV.75, 3 Dec 2013 Member for Terrigal Mr Chris Hartcher and Minister for Roads and Ports Mr Duncan Gay

Michael Gallacher is New Minister for Central Coast

inister for Police and Emergency Services Mr Michael Gallacher has been appointed as Minister for the Central Coast following Mr Chris Hartcher’s recent resignation.

NSW Premier Mr Barry O’Farrell said Mr Gallacher was a good ﬁt for the role because he lives locally and has a ﬁrst-hand understanding of the issues faced by residents. “Michael lives on the Central Coast, which gives him the advantage of being in regular contact with residents and businesses on issues important to them,” he said. “Michael has a thorough understanding of the issues faced by residents and businesses on the Central

Coast and he will be a strong advocate for the region in Cabinet. “He will ensure the NSW Government boosts the region’s economy, creates communities that residents are proud to call home, and supports these communities with well-coordinated services and infrastructure. “I look forward to working closely with Michael and being guided by his advice on issues relating to the region he knows and loves.” Mr Gallacher said he was proud to have been

chosen as the Minister for the Central Coast. “The Central Coast has been my home for more than 30 years and I look forward to playing a greater role in delivering better services and infrastructure that will continue to enrich and improve this area,” he said. Minister George Souris has taken on Mr Gallacher’s former role of Minister for the Hunter. Media release, 9 Dec 2013 Olivia Suzanski, Ofﬁce of NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell

he Central Coast Highway from Matcham Rd to Ocean View Dr was officially opened to traffic on Wednesday, December 11, following the completion of major work to improve traffic flow and safety for all road users.

The road was opened by Minister for Roads and Ports Mr Duncan Gay and Member for Terrigal Mr Chris Hartcher. “The NSW Government provided $95 million for the second stage of the upgrade to reduce congestion and travel times for motorists travelling between Gosford, The Entrance, beach suburbs and the hinterland,” Minister Gay said. “The major work along the 2.2 kilometre section of road has been completed with the upgrade open to trafﬁc in each direction. “Minor ﬁnishing work, including landscaping, footpath and service road work is expected to be completed by the end of February next year,” Minister Gay said. Mr Hartcher said the

upgrade involved widening the road to provide two lanes in each direction separated by a median and a range of traffic and safety improvements including pedestrian and cycle paths. “Work has included retaining and improving the roundabout at Ocean View Dr and building a new roundabout at Old Gosford Rd and Okanagan Close to provide access to the highway, improve traffic flow and enable U turns,” Mr Hartcher said. “A right turn in and left turn in and out was built at Brush Rd and new traffic lights were installed at Willoughby Rd to allow all turn movements. “To improve safety for motorists, restrictions were made to Brooks Hill Lane, High Valley Close and

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Ghersi Avenue to provide left in and left out turns only. “A shared pedestrian and off-road cycle path is nearing completion alongside the southbound lanes of the highway with a dedicated footpath located alongside the northbound lanes. “Dedicated bus bays have also been provided for safer access by passengers,” he said. The NSW Government provided $80 million for stage one of the project which involved upgrading the highway from Carlton Rd to Matcham Rd. This section was opened to trafﬁc in November last year. Media release, 11 Dec 2013 Marie Scoutas, Ofﬁce of Chris Hartcher MP

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Calga sand quarry expansion approval creates uproar T

he NSW Planning Assessment Commission (PAC) approved the Rocla sand quarry at Calga on Christmas Eve, just hours before they closed up shop for their holidays.

According to Australia Walkabout Wildlife Park general manager Ms Tassin Barnard, the NSW PAC said they considered the quarry’s impact on water, endangered animals, plants and ecosystems, the Aboriginal cultural landscape and ecotourism, and were happy to allow the quarry to proceed anyway. “They have declined a small part of the proposed operation, but approved the rest,” said Ms Barnard. Ms Barnard said that the Planning Department had completely disregarded Walkabout Park’s submissions that detailed the risks to Walkabout Park’s operations, including a $10 million new Gondwana Safari Park that would bring 90 new jobs to the Central Coast. “They think we will just have a good cry and then all get back in our boxes. “Well that’s not the way it’s going to work this time. “We have 28 days to appeal the decision and take it to the Land and Environment Court, and we will. “We have taken legal advice and are conﬁdent that the PAC’s decision will not stand up to legal scrutiny. “We understand the time and the ﬁnancial risks involved but we are sick of the NSW Planning Department acting like it is above the law; it is not.

“It is time that the community took them on to show them that they are as much bound by the law as the rest of us,” said Ms Barnard. The planning process allows for a Land and Environment Court appeal within 28 days of a decision being made. “The PAC conveniently made their decision on December 23, and published it on December 24. “With the PAC closed until January 13, the Environmental Defender’s Ofﬁce closed until January 6, politicians and lawyers all away on their Christmas breaks, and the community wanting to spend time with their families, the deadline of January 20 for launching an appeal is barely possible. “The NSW Planning Department has destroyed three of the last seven Christmases. “Rocla’s original Development Application in

2009, then their Preferred Project Plan in 2012, both hundreds of pages long, were released for community comment just before Christmas. “Doing this yet again smacks of bully tactics or, at the very least, complete disregard for the rights of the community,” said Ms Barnard. A PAC community meeting was held on November 18 which saw over 200 people attend and heard 33 registered speakers present concerns or opposition to the expansion of the quarry. Our Land Our Water Our Future Inc (OLOWOF) president Mr Paul Robert Burton said if the expansion was approved, the state government would be effectively declaring a civil rights war on its own community. “What is the beneﬁt to the Central Coast Community?” Mr Burton asked. “This decision will have a

massive impact on so many people. “Under the previous Labor government, the planning system related to resources in NSW was dysfunctional and heavily favoured the resource sector; the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) has now shown it was corrupt as well. “The current Coalition government that was elected on its promise to rectify this situation has continued to use and expand on this same discredited planning system. “The PAC’s own information about the quarry expansion is a bucket full of holes with many unanswered questions and incorrect information about water allocation licenses. “Rocla’s own statement of ‘a most thorough investigation by competent people’, will most certainly be challenged,” claimed Mr Burton. Following on the back of a merit appeal from the

groups that submitted to the PAC, OLOWOF will also be lodging a court case against the existing quarry. “In matters like these, we have a legal system to determine the truth and I am convinced there are significant issues with Rocla, the NSW Office of Water (NOW) and the state government,” claimed Mr Burton. “As a united community we cannot believe this appalling situation and we have been forced to initiate a massive community campaign. “We know this may be a long hard battle but we are determined to fight for what is right and true and we will win. “We ask that local current Liberal representative Chris Holstein either step up and help the community he was elected to represent or resign from his position. “We also ask that all Central Coast political representatives from all parties actually represent those communities they were elected to represent. “Our political system has failed the people and we have had enough. ‘Not one local MP came to the original PAC meeting about a massive sand quarry that destroys far more than it creates. “If our elected representatives will not help, then the community will have to do their job for them.” Mr Burton announced that Camp Quoll was established on New Years’ Eve as an educational facility and peaceful direct action site in the vicinity of the Rocla Calga quarry. Community groups who

have established Camp Quoll, named after one of the threatened species known to inhabit the area of the proposed quarry expansion, are working in close contact with the police and other social services in this matter and plan to use the highest principles of Peaceful Direct Action (PDA). “A community cannot survive without its water, agricultural land, air, flora, fauna and its cultural connection with each other. “Despite the government’s false claims of significant local economic benefit, there is no long term benefit to the Central Coast community and ultimately there is no economy without an environment. “We invite all the Central Coast community to join this peaceful direct action. “Many are not even aware of the huge level of industrialisation planned for our region. “It’s not just about the sand quarry, it’s also the about Wallarah 2 long wall coal mine (threatening the water supply for over 350,000 Central Coast residents), the Mandalong long wall coal mine and Coal Seam Gas licenses across the entire Central Coast region including the ocean. It is about the entire Central Coast and our fundamental human right to protect our land our water and our future.” Media release, 8 Jan 2014 Paul Robert Burton, Our Land Our Water Our Future Media release, 31 Dec 2013 Tassin Barnard, Australia Walkabout Wildlife Park

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significantly contributed to our local community. “Judging the Australia Day Community Awards is never an easy task for our judging panel with this year being no exception. “The calibre of entrants in the 2014 awards is a measure of the wonderful people we have in our community and the pride we should all share to call this city our home,” said Cr Macfadyen. ...continued on page 3

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Blue Tongue closure a kick in the guts yong Council mayor Cr Doug Eaton has called the announcement of the closure of the Blue Tongue Brewery at Warnervale a “kick in the guts” for the local economy with the loss of 64 full time equivalent jobs, but said he believes the heart of the issue is about multinational firms trying to kill off boutique beer brands.

“It’s always upsetting when one of our major employers decides to close, and our thoughts are with the 120 employees and their families today as they think about their futures,” said mayor Cr Eaton. “This decision is really out of step with all the energy and momentum going on in the Shire at the moment. “It looks to me like a case of a multinational company making a targeted attack on one of the iconic brands of the Central Coast rather than a sensible business decision, and I have to say this fits in with recent inquiries by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission into practices that squeeze boutique brewers out of the market. “However, I’m confident there will be no long term negatives for the region, with plans to build a regional airport, masterplanning for an education precinct, the sale of land for the Chinese Theme Park, the gazettal of a whole new suburb at East Wadalba, and much more taking off around the northern part of Wyong Shire right now.

“In fact, our most recent figures show $71 million worth of development applications approved by Council in December 2013 alone, and a $15 million food processing plant for Wyong that will employ 100 people has recently been approved. The Blue Tongue Brewery, which is located in the Warnervale industrial area, was built as a joint venture between SABMiller and CocaCola Amatil in 2010, with changes occurring after SABMiller purchased Fosters in 2011. “It’s actually a great set up there at Warnervale and I’m very interested in exploring what other opportunities there might be for reusing the site,” said mayor Cr Eaton. Coming so soon after the announcement of the closure of the Kellogg’s plant at Charmhaven, which saw 200 jobs axed, mayor Cr Eaton said he was determined not to let these recent events slow down the momentum for local job creation. “With 40,000 residents already commuting to Sydney and Newcastle every day for work, we can’t afford to lose a single extra local job. “I’ve already been in

contact with our local Federal and State MPs to explore what we can do about this decision.” Member for Wyong Mr Darren Webber said he was disappointed by the decision. “After speaking with the operations manager of Blue Tongue Brewery, I have been advised and assured that all 64 employees will receive their full entitlements and where possible Carlton and United will make efforts to redeploy staff,” said Mr Webber. “Naturally I extended the offer of Government Support. “ U n f o r t u n a t e l y, Carlton and United advised me that they had concluded that no amount of NSW Government support would change the financial viability of keeping the site operational. “I extend my sincere condolences to the affected employees and their families. “I will continue to liaise with Blue Tongue Breweries to ensure every possible support both financial and retraining can be provided. “I wish all 64 employees all the best in dealing with this difficult news and my thoughts are

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with them,” Mr Webber concluded. Member for Shortland Ms Jill Hall has called on the Abbott Government and the Federal Member for Dobell to support the workers. “It is the second major business to announce its closure in recent months, with 100 jobs also due to be lost at the Kelloggs plant in Charmhaven later this year. “I call on the Abbott Government and the Federal Member for Dobell, Karen McNamara, to urgently step in and provide every assistance to the business and workers of Blue Tongue Brewery. “The northern areas of the Central Coast cannot afford to keep losing employment opportunities such as these. “I urge the local Federal Member to offer support. “I will also be keen to work with her where appropriate to help reduce the impact of these job losses. “This is a very sad day for Blue Tongue workers and my thoughts are with them and their families.”

McNamara warns on scams ederal Member for Dobell Ms Karen McNamara has warned residents not to disclose personal details to unknown people or organisations amidst reports of a spike in scam emails and phone calls on the Central Coast.

“Scams come in many forms that can include banking and online account scams, investment schemes, lottery and competition scams and money transfer requests,” Ms McNamara said. “It is important to be aware that there are people out there who are trying to deceive people of all backgrounds, ages and income levels. “Unfortunately anyone can become a victim of a scam and since many scams originate overseas or take place over the internet it is very difficult to track down and prosecute those responsible. “If it looks too good Media release, 24 Jan 2014 to be true, it probably is Wyong Council Media and if you lose money Media release, 23 Jan 2014 Jim Lloyd, Office of to a scam it is unlikely Darren Webber MP that you will be able to Media release, 23 Jan 2014 recover your loss," said Lisa McDermott, Ms McNamara. Office of Jill Hall MP Some handy tips include not agreeing to offers or deals straight

away and seeking independent advice before making a decision. Importantly never send money or give credit card or online account details including passwords and computer access codes to anyone you do not know and trust. Ms McNamara said that residents are able to contact SCAMwatch if they suspect they have been contacted by a scammer and report any dubious phone calls or visits they may receive trying to solicit personal information. SCAMwatch is a website run by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). SCAMwatch provides information to residents, consumers and small businesses about how to recognise, avoid and report scams. Media release, 20 Jan 2014 Luke Nayna, office of Karen McNamara MP

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greater for Dobell Ms Karen will be the provision onstruction of the new $2.7 million regional youth training and significantly employment facility is rapidly taking shape within the Tuggerah challenges than young McNamara said the of career opportunities people from other parts centre would be vital for through apprenticeships Business Park.

When completed, the Central Coast Youth Skills Employment Centre will be a major employment and training facility, delivering job pathways and career opportunities for the Central Coast’s youth. The Central Coast Youth Skills and Employment Centre will consist of a cluster of serviced offices/business incubators, dedicated to youths of excellence or youth entrepreneurs, seeking start up assistance to commence their small businesses. Once the facility is operational, it will also provide young people with disabilities and

those socially excluded in the community access to employment and training opportunities. Funded by the Federal Government, construction of the facility is being overseen by local organisation Central Coast Group Training (CCGT) on land provided on a long-term lease by Wyong Council. CCGT have over 3,500 registered job seekers but could only accommodate 200 young people in their existing premises. The new facilities will enable many more young people to take up training and employment opportunities. Council and CCGT

expect the Central Coast Youth Employment Solutions Centre to open its doors in October. “This centre is going to be an asset to our whole community,” said mayor Cr Doug Eaton. “It’s not just for the young people who want a fair go in the job market or our local employers seeking well-skilled employees - everyone wants to see our next generation engaged in meaningful paid work and get the opportunities previous generations took for granted. “With youth unemployment in Wyong Shire at 16.4%, local young people face

of NSW. “Combined with a low school retention rate of 53%, the importance of providing more training and job support targeted specifically for young people is critical.” CCGT operations manager Ms Alison Cook said: “This centre represents a significant investment in the future well-being of our young people and their families. “We’re all so excited to see the buildings take shape with the roof going on now and the walls are being lined, and it’s just what our young people need and deserve. “It will be fantastic to see the centre open this year.” Federal Member

local youth seeking to gain employment. “I welcome the news that construction is progressing as there is a clear need for investment in skills, apprenticeships and traineeships to develop further employment opportunities for our youth. “Learning a trade skill is invaluable to the individual, the community and our economy. “Future productivity and competiveness depend on a skilled and trained workforce; therefore it is essential that we assist more young people to take up a trade career. “Also key to success

and traineeships both full time and school based, with the construction already involving four young locals working with the construction company”. Long term outcomes for young people on the Central Coast include improved access to employment, hands on learning opportunities, increased school retention rates via the provision of alternate learning pathways. The project involves young people on a coordinating committee throughout the design and construction phases. Media release, 3 Feb 2014 Wyong Council Media

“Fight for Australian jobs,” says O’Neill “We simply can’t enator for NSW Ms Deborah O’Neill has expressed concern for Blue Tongue Brewery at Australians. afford a government that “This is a serious issue Warnervale. the future of jobs on the Central Coast, with the Federal Coalition ignores the importance facing the Australian “If this trend continues, Government sitting on their hands as another regional industry of jobs in Australia and economy. our regions will be shuts down.

Ms O’Neill said it was revealed on Friday, January 31, that Federal Cabinet rejected calls from fruit processor SPC in Shepparton, Victoria, to provide support to guard against the loss of thousands of jobs, and protect Australia’s last fresh fruit processor. “With food processing

being added to the list of industries, along with car manufacturing, that the Abbott Government is letting collapse, it is only a matter of time before we see an even greater hit to our regional economies. “The business case to support SPC was found by an expert panel to be in the best interest of

Australian industry. This comes at a time when the Central Coast is also facing the closure of local production facilities. “In just two months, we have seen 100 Australian jobs go to Thailand with the closure of Kellogs at Charmhaven, and now 64 jobs from the

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“We cannot join a race to the bottom with our neighbours in Asia for wages and employment conditions. “This is not an attack on government regulation – this is an attack on wages and conditions for all workers. “Our workers will lose, our businesses will lose, and Australia will lose.

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Three main speakers at Chamber event Wyong Employer Engagement and Employment presentation will be held on Monday, February 17, from 6pm in the Wyong Shire Council function room.

Mr Ivan Neville from the Australian Government Department of employment will be the keynote speaker and will present information on the current features of the local labour market, future growth trends and he will provide insights into labour market conditions in the Wyong and Central Coast region. Ms Noeline Brown, the Ambassador for Ageing, will also speak at the event on a range of issues and opportunities related to an ageing population. Noeline was appointed in April

active community member and an Australia Day Ambassador, Noeline was reappointed as Ambassador for Ageing in 2011 for a second three year term. Local employment coordinator for the Hunter and Central Coast Region Mr Jack Ritchie will also speak on the various government programs available to help employers recruit and retain workers.

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Wallarah 2 Coal Project promoted in wake of Kellogg’s closure n the wake of Kellogg’s recent announcement that it will close its Charmhaven factory next year, the Wallarah 2 Coal Project has emphasised its proposed underground mine will create up to 330 full time equivalent jobs.

Wallarah 2 Coal Project manager Mr Kenny Barry said if approved, the Wallarah 2 coal mine would become one of the largest employers on the Central Coast. “During construction of the mine, over 1,000 jobs will be created and when it is up and running, the mine will create more than 300 full time jobs which will be great for

the local economy,” Mr Barry said. “We estimate the mine will generate $625 million per year in business turnover and inject $79 million into household income on the Central Coast each year. “Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton and the Central Coast Business Chamber has expressed alarm and concern over

the job losses so close to Christmas. “But Wallarah 2 stands ready to create hundreds of local jobs and bring much needed investment on the Central Coast which will be very positive news for our community.” Media release, 13 Dec 2013 Patrick Southam, GSG Counsel

CareFlight assists injured man

mbulance paramedics and a CareFlight trauma doctor teamed to treat a pedestrian who suffered head injuries when he collided with a car while walking at Bateau Bay on Saturday, January 25.

Assisted by crowd control effected by police, CareFlight landed in an oval adjacent to the Berne St accident location shortly before 5:30pm. The CareFlight doctor

said the 44-year-old man suffered head and possible spinal injuries. After stabilization, the man was placed on board CareFlight so the doctor could continue treatment

Media release, 25 Jan 2014 Ian Badham, CareFlight

Multi-service business for under 18s local business has opened in Wyong with the aim of providing office space and support for professional services who work with young clients, specifically youths under the age of 18.

SOS<18 wishes to attract like-minded professionals to Wyong for the benefit of local families by providing serviced offices which can be accessed on a full time or casual basis. SOS<18 strives to create a unique range of children’s services under one roof with a welcoming and warm environment. The business aims to establish an office system designed to cater for adolescents and provide a supportive environment. “Children have a better chance of getting the help they require,” claimed

SOS<18 director Ms Georgia Thomas. “Aspects of a child’s needs may not be covered by one practitioner yet they can walk into the next office and find the assistance they need. “In this fashion, clients only need to travel to one location to take advantage of a number of professional services. “Co-location benefits both service providers (who can refer to each other) and clients, who need only to come to the one address.” SOS<18 currently has three working offices. Legal HQ<18

provide legal advice and representation for youth. Foundation 180 is a local charity organisation which assists children and families. SOS<18 also houses Peter Watt, a consulting psychologist who works with adolescents. Furthermore, SOS<18 offers administrative support for local businesses in the form of bulk photocopying, setting up Facebook pages, or converting archived paper files onto USB sticks. Letter, 13 Jan 2014 Simone Castelli, SOS<18

Water metres to be replaced across Wyong Shire

t its ordinary meeting of Wednesday, December 11, Wyong Council appointed Select Solutions Group to undertake a large scale replacement of water meters across the Shire.

Over 12,000 ageing water meters will be replaced in 2014, ensuring council can maintain a safe and secure water supply system and more accurately measure water

usage levels. Council’s current contract is with Downer EDI Works Pty Ltd under a Hunter Council Inc contract. The contract has run

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Intervention by parents saves two toddlers

Fundraising walk for Alzheimer’s Australia uswellbrook resident Mr Daniel McKenzie left Muswellbrook at 1am on Friday, February 7, on a 155km walk to Chain Valley Bay where he plans to arrive 36 hours later on Saturday February 8.

Mr McKenzie, 33, tipped the scales at 145kgs in February last year and, although he managed to lose 20kgs by August, a downward spiral began when he lost his job, his grandfather and received an eviction notice. He was back to 137kgs. “With plenty of time on my hands, I took to walking, to clear my head, to think about the direction my life was heading, as a person, a husband, and a father,” said Mr McKenzie who has two children. “I decided that the best way to achieve the goals of losing weight, and being a better father and provider, was to quite literally put one foot in front of the other. “I began walking 15 to 20kms per day, and eating better. “Now, I have set myself

a bigger challenge, to walk 155kms in 36 hours, from Muswellbrook to Chain Valley Bay. “I will do this for myself, my family, and in honour of my grandfather George and every person who has been affected by Alzheimer’s, the dreadful disease that took my grandfather and many other Australian’s each year. “This is not just a walk for the physical challenge; I am also trying to raise funds for Alzheimer’s Australia. “I would also like to be around to be a grandfather myself, as some of my fondest memories are of times with my pa,” said Mr McKenzie. Email, 28 Jan 2014 Daniel McKenzie, Muswellbrook

The CareFlight doctor prepares to fly a toddler to hospital under intensive care treatment after he was rescued from a backyard swimming pool at Kincumber

uick intervention by parents spared two young children from by the doctor and tragedy when they were pulled from backyard swimming pools paramedics, the girl was in separate incidents on the Central Coast on Sunday, February taken by ambulance

Shortly after 10:30 am a father immediately started resuscitation on his 15-month-old son as he pulled him from the family pool at Kincumber. A m b u l a n c e paramedics and a CareFlight specialist trauma doctor continued to treat the boy. The CareFlight doctor placed the toddler in an induced coma and on a ventilator to control his breathing. The trauma team continued treatment as they flew the boy to the Westmead Children’s Hopsital where he was in a serious but stable condition on arrival. The boy’s mother

accompanied the team on the CareFlight helicopter flight to the hospital. Shortly before 4 pm ambulance paramedics called the rapid-response trauma team to Buff Point where a three-year-old girl was rescued from a

backyard pool. Paramedics took over resuscitation from the family and drove the girl to an oval where CareFlight landed to allow the crew doctor to assess her. After stabilisation

under ongoing treatment by the paramedics to John Hunter Hospital for observation. The girl’s condition was listed as stable. Media release, 2 Feb 2014 Ian Badham, CareFlight

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Outdoor holiday activities for children A number of outdoor activities for children aged ﬁve to 12 will be held in Brisbane Water National Park and Bouddi National Park throughout January as part of NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service’s school holiday program.

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Mary Mac’s Place holds Christmas lunch celebration Mary Mac’s Place celebrated Christmas with over 180 people attending its lunchtime Christmas celebration on Friday, December 20. “Many residents from the Peninsula and further aﬁeld enjoyed a wonderful Christmas lunch of ham, turkey, chicken, salads and all the usual Christmas trimmings,” said Mary Mac’s Place project ofﬁcer Ms Christine Burge. “Santa Claus attended the lunch and all children left with a gift, due to generous donations of toys from members of our community. “The atmosphere at the celebration was very warm and relaxed with volunteers and our companions all enjoying the day.

“We are fortunate to live in such a generous community with so many individuals and groups thinking of others at this time of the year. “Donations for this year’s Christmas celebration came from all areas of our community. “Many individuals dropped off hams and dry goods for hampers after they had done their shopping,” said Ms Burge. Members of the Mongols Motor Cycle Club delivered desserts for the luncheon and wished those attending a Merry Christmas. The members of the club said that coming to Mary Mac’s Place was a reality check for those becoming complacent with their lives and the day-to-day things so many take for granted.

On Tuesday, December 24, Mary Mac’s distributed hampers to those who attended for lunch. “In another example of our community thinking of others, children from the Avoca Beach Art Markets distributed sweets they had made to all those who attended,” said Ms Burge. Mary Mac’s Place is located at 100 Blackwall Rd, Woy Woy, and is an initiative of the St John the Baptist Parish at Woy Woy and supported by CatholicCare and local businesses, clubs and individuals. If you can donate or assist by volunteering please ring Christine at Mary Mac’s Place on 4341 0584. Media release, 24 Dec 2013 Christine Burge, Mary Mac’s Place

National Parks and Wildlife Service community relations officer Ms Susan Davis said that children can find out all about the coastline, discover the magic of the bush and learn about Aboriginal bush tucker on these activities. “We are very excited about our action-packed WilderQuest summer program with activities to be held in in Bouddi and Brisbane Water National Parks and Munmorah State Conservation Area throughout January. “WilderQuest is designed for kids aged five to 12 years and is supported by an iPad app. and online games, and encourages kids to combine outdoor exploration with technology,” said Ms Davis. There are five different WilderQuest activities which will be running over the school holidays in

the Gosford LGA. The Special Sea Creature Treasure Hunt will be held in Bouddi National Park on January, 10, 15 and 24 while the Special Waterbugs Detectives will be held in Brisbane Water National Park on January 9 and 21. Kids Beachcombing, art and craft will be held in Bouddi National Park on January 14 and 20, the Enchanted Forest will be also be held in Bouddi National Park on January 15 and the Aboriginal Bush Tucker and Tools will be held in Brisbane Water National Park on January 8, 17 and 22. Another activity for children is the Sounds of Summer on January 11 where they can explore the world of cicadas in Bouddi National Park. Cost is $15 per child with a discount for more children with the same adult. The meeting place will be given on booking, which can be made by phoning 4320 4205 by 12pm the day before. Email, 23 Dec 2013 Susan Davis, NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service

Eight people rescued on the water Eight people were able to return home safely thanks to the help provided by the volunteers from Marine Rescue Central Coast on Sunday, December 22. The volunteers responded to a call for help at around 10am from a ﬁve metre Halverson ski boat with an electrical fault in Waterfall Bay with four people on board. Marine Rescue skipper Roger

Palmer and his crew on rescue boat Central Coast 21 provided a battery to enable a jump-start but this proved unsuccessful, so the disabled vessel was towed to the ramp at Lions Park, Woy Woy. The Radio Room at Point Clare Base received a call at around 2pm from a 4.85m half-cabin runabout with a mechanical problem near The Rip Bridge. There were four people on board and the owner sought

assistance to return to the boat ramp in Erina Creek. Marine Rescue skipper Bob White and his crew on rescue boat Central Coast 21 towed the vessel to Caroline Bay where it was passed on to the smaller Central Coast 12 to complete the tow under the Punt Bridge and the shallow waters in Erina Creek. Media release, 22 Dec 2013 Ron Cole, Marine Rescue Central Coast

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Railway underpass proposal is open for comment A Development Application for the Rawson Rd Level Crossing Project is currently being advertised with Gosford Council. It will remain available for public comment until January 31. The $25 million Rawson Rd Railway Level Crossing Replacement Project, which was put up for public exhibition on December 2, aims to address safety concerns by closing and removing the existing level crossing at Rawson Rd. The project extends from Railway St at the Shoalhaven Dr Underpass to the base of Bulls Hill and includes: improved pedestrian and cycleway connectivity under the railway tracks at Shoalhaven Dr; an upgrade and extension of Nagari Rd from Shoalhaven Dr to a new roundabout south of the railway tracks; new vehicle underpass at the bottom of Bulls Hill under the railway tracks; and a new bridge over Woy Woy Creek at the bottom of Bulls Hill. The construction of the project would allow the closure and removal of the existing Rawson Rd level crossing and would beneﬁt road and rail users with improved safety and efﬁciency. The design is being developed to minimise environmental and local heritage impacts and will incorporate input from the community and other stakeholders. According to council’s Development Application, the need for the application was triggered due to the encroachment

of the proposed works into the State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP) No 14 – Coastal Wetlands No 947 at the base of Bulls Hill and the western end of Correa Bay, Woy Woy. Council has received a number of submissions One submission expressed concerns regarding further siltation to Correa Bay, stating that the sand bar has been slowly creeping after heavy rain depositing silt from the tip. “It could be worse from these road works without extra care. “Apparently the current sand bar doubled in size after Bull’s Hill was constructed during the 1950s.” Former Gosford Council councillor Ms Lynne Bockholt said she fully supported the proposal in her submission. “Council held an extensive public consultation process several years ago where many options were listed and discussed, and the option currently on display was the one chosen by the great majority to the community. “Over 500 people attended the consultation sessions held on two Sundays in the South Woy Woy Progress Hall and the Everglades Country Club. “The current level crossing is highly dangerous and has been the scene of many major and minor accidents over the years. “Emergency vehicles are currently unable to access Woy Woy Rd or the Bays area in cases of emergency due to the movement of trains.

“Goods trains are much longer and more frequent than they used to be, therefore the level crossing is closed more often, leading to greater traffic congestion and hold ups for emergency vehicles including ambulances. “The length and frequency of goods trains will increase over the next few years with the boom in coal exports as well as rail being seen as a viable alternative to road transport as road costs increase. “The level crossing is closed for longer periods now as the railways seem to have a policy which sees the level crossing remain closed when a train has passed and another is due within four or five minutes. “I have sat and waited for a second train to pass for many minutes on many occasions. “This would also affect emergency vehicles in cases of fire and accidents. “The current underpass under the railway line is well past its use by date and taller vehicles can become stuck, thus leading to further traffic congestion. “An underpass, as contained in the development application, is the best option to eliminate unsatisfactory level crossing and the underpass in one fell swoop. “There is little to no damage to the environment of national park with this option,” said Ms Bockholt. Website, 17 Jan 2014 DA submissions, Gosford Council

Demonstrators outside Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein’s ofﬁce in Woy Woy

Council keeps quiet on asbestos ‘spill’ Gosford Council has admitted it has taken more than three weeks to inform Woy Woy residents of a “spill” of asbestos in their area. Corrugated asbestos rooﬁng was found lying in Veron Rd and Hillview St, Woy Woy, on Sunday, December 22. However, residents were not told of the spill until Tuesday, January 14, as the clean-up of asbestos continued. Local resident Mr Jim Morrison, who reported the spill to police on December 22, said the NSW Fire Brigade had been out a number of times to clean it up. He said the NSW Fire Brigade picked up all of the bigger pieces and hosed the rest onto the verge. “The Fire Brigade did what I would call three partial clean-ups,” said Mr Morrison. He said they visited the site on December 22, 24 and 27. “I don’t believe that anyone in the street or affected areas had been notiﬁed by council about the problem until we received a letterbox drop on Tuesday, January 14.” Gosford Council’s director environment and planning Ms Danielle Dickson told Peninsula News that the council had the area independently tested and, following on from the initial clean up, affected residents were advised of the spill on Tuesday, January 14.

Mr Morrison said that despite the initial clean-ups, cars were still driving over pieces of asbestos and breaking it up. However, Ms Dickson denied this, saying the asbestos was in a bonded state and could not be broken down as a result of traffic impacts. Ms Dickson said: “The NSW Fire Brigade carried out the initial cleanup which was believed to have resolved the issue, however, testing confirmed further cleanup was required, which council is continuing to undertake until the site is fully cleaned. “Once council received test results confirming the substance at the site was asbestos and determined the nature and scope of the illegal dumping, formal notification was provided to residents to advise them of council’s actions regarding cleanup of the site. “The time taken to clean up the site has been due to the factors outlined above, as well as the engagement of specialist contractors to undertake the work required, once test results were received,” said Ms Dickson. The contractor was continuing to clean-up the area last Friday, January 17. Kaitlin Watts, 17 Jan 2014 Interviewee: Jim Morrison, Woy Woy Media statement, 17 Jan 2014 Danielle Dickson, Gosford Council

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Greens MLC Mr David Shoebridge spoke about his visit that day with his daughters to the Wildlife Walkabout Park and Treetops. He said he was astounded that the potential for eco-tourism was being put at risk by the threat of extractive industries for a possible overall loss in employment on the Coast. “Despite our written invitation and two phone calls to his ofﬁce, the local elected representative of Gosford, Mr Chris Holstein,

Hospital in Cedar Cres, Blackwall. Council’s amendment states that the house is no longer part of Orange Grove Private Hospital and should be named House of Rock Davis as it was identiﬁed in the heritage study. Also proposed to be amended is the Woy Woy Railway Tunnel which was included in the State Heritage Register on June 28 last year and should therefore be included as an item of State signiﬁcance in Schedule 5. Gosford Council agenda ENV.3, 21 Jan 2014

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School proud of its HSC results ive students from Wyong Christian Community School received band six results in last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s HSC.

Elana KilpatrickColes, who was Dux of the School with an ATAR of 92.5, received a band six in English Extension 1, General Maths, Modern History and Studies of Religion (1U); Elizabeth Manwaring received a band six in Drama, Visual Arts and English Extension 1; Joshua Mason received a band six in Design and Technology; Renee Stein received a band six in Music Extension; and Kimberley Taylor received a band six in Studies of Religion (1U). A band six means students received mark within the 90 to 100% range in a particular subject. Wyong Christian Community School head of senior school Mr Craig Wannan said the school takes pride in the achievements of its students in all areas of endeavour. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are very proud of Elanaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s achievement and we congratulate her wholeheartedly. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Elana has always been a passionate and skilful writer and she has chosen to pursue studies that will extend her skills further in this direction. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She will be studying

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a double degree this year at the University of Newcastle â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a Bachelor of Communication (majoring in journalism) and a Bachelor of Arts. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The School would also like to congratulate the following students for having their major works projects selected for public presentation as examples of the highest standard achieved in the 2013 HSC cohort. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Joshua Masonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Design and Technology Major Project will be on show at the Powerhouse Museum and Elizabeth Manwaringâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Drama Costume Designs will be on display at the Seymour Centre,â&#x20AC;? said Mr Wannan.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;As a Christian school, we look to see our students grow in their Christian faith and to enjoy the process of learning. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When individual students extend themselves spiritually, academically, socially or physically, this gives us all here at Wyong Christian Community School cause for joy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is therefore rewarding to be able to recognise the academic performance of our students in last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s HSCâ&#x20AC;?, he said. Newsletter, 29 Jan 2014 Craig Wannan, Wyong Christian Community School

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;As parents hit the shops over the next few weeks to get their kids ready for school, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll know how helpful the Schoolkids Bonus has been,â&#x20AC;? said Senator Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They are asking Mr Abbott why the local Liberals want to remove support from our local kids and their education. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As a Labor member, I was proud the previous Government introduced the Schoolkids Bonus to give families an extra helping hand. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Parents received $410 for each primary school child and $820 for each secondary school child in

2013,â&#x20AC;? Senator Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill said. More than 15,000 Central Coast families began receiving Laborâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Schoolkids Bonus payment on January 10 to help them meet the cost of getting their kids ready for the new school year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Schoolkids Bonus has provided important support that helped families pay for school uniforms, shoes, books and stationery, as well as other costs like school excursions, music lessons and sports registration fees. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Labor understands that at a time when family budgets can be tight, this

is much needed money for families as they get their kids ready to go back to school. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Schoolkids Bonus was targeted assistance for families who needed it most to help make ends meet. Scrapping the Schoolkids Bonus means the average Australian family with two kids will be $1,230 worse off every year and $15,000 worse off over the life of their childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s education. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tony Abbottâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s priorities are all wrong,â&#x20AC;? Senator Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill said. Media release, 13 Jan 2014 Richard Mehrtens, Office of Deborah Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill

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National pet dating for Valentine’s Day ith romance set to bloom on Valentine’s Day, Petbarn Tuggerah 100% of this fee is and the RSPCA NSW are inviting Aussies to go on a date and returned to the charity. All cats and kittens are potentially, save a life, by participating in Petbarn’s first ever de-sexed, vaccinated and national pet dating event.

Following the international day of romance, Petbarn Tuggerah will host a day of pet dates on Saturday, February 15, whereby Wyong locals can elect to go on a mini-date with a number of cats and kittens that are looking for new homes. The aim of the event is to re-home as many pets

as possible through pet adoption in partnership with the RSPCA NSW. Petbarn Tuggerah store manager Ms Erin O’Connell said: “Valentine’s Day is the perfect time for us to talk to people who share our passion for animals.” “If you are looking for a new pet, we’re encouraging you to open

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your heart, come in and meet the pets that are up for adoption. “Not only will you be finding a new family member, you’ll also be saving a life.” If Wyong locals do find a perfect match they will be able to go through the pet adoption process in-store on the day. While the adoption fee set by RSPCA NSW is collected by Petbarn,

micro-chipped before being brought into store. RSPCA NSW CEO Mr Steve Coleman said: “RSPCA NSW is extremely appreciative of the support of Petbarn and its customers who help us find fur-ever homes for our animals through our adoption capsules in many of the stores around NSW.” “Placing our animals in high-traffic locations, really helps them get

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adopted and we hope to see as many of them as possible find new homes thanks to this initiative,” said Mr Coleman.

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hit with ‘Rodeo Eyes’. In November 2011, Kel-Anne won the award for Best Country Rock Song, with her hit single ‘My Baby Loves Me’ at the Canberra Country Music Awards. In 2012 Kel-Anne had her fifth UK country radio hit with ‘Go Away Come Back’. Last year she was nominated for another Australian Club Entertainment award alongside Melinda Schneider, Beccy Cole, John Williamson, Troy Cassar – Daly and Adam Brand. She also received

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Australia Day Celebrations go off with a bang n estimated crowd of 20,000 people attended the Australia Day Celebrations at The Entrance on Sunday, January 26, with the traditional blue, green and gold colours out in force during the day long celebrations.

The weather allowed everyone to enjoy the entertainment from The Tuggerah Lakes Show Band, Damaged Goods and Band Down Under. The NSW Corps of Marines brought history to Memorial Park, with the firing of the Original 1820 Carronade Cannon, Musket Demonstrations, Pistol duals and Corporal Punishment. There was also an Ice Cream Eating Competition proudly sponsored by The Entrance Ice Creamery with all categories full of hungry children that gobbled the ice cream in record time. The Central Coast Woodchop Championship had a great turnout with competitors hacking at great speeds to win the

title in their category. Demonstrations of sheep shearing, wool spinning and blacksmiths were also held. The official ceremony took place at 12:45pm and the whole crowd stood to sing the National Anthem followed by a welcome speech by the Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton with Wyong Shireâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Citizen of the Year, Ms Edna Wacher. The most anticipated part of the program was the SeaFM Fireworks Spectacular that finished off the nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s events at 9pm overlooking The Entrance Channel. Media release, 29 Jan 2014 Donna Judge, The Entrance Town Centre Management

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Australia Day celebrated New sketch group at at Canton Beach Hamlyn Terrace new Sketch Group has commenced at the Hamlyn Terrace Community Centre and will continue each Wednesday until March 19.

The one hour classes will be facilitated by artist and photographer, Maree Azzopardi, who has run

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n Australia Day Eve event was held at Canton Beach on Saturday, January 25, and despite high winds throughout the day, participants soldiers on.

Everything Australiana was on offer from the best dressed Aussie competition to thong throwing, a petting zoo, free pony rides, musical entertainment from Terry Mac, the Begg’s Bros and the Change Duo. The event was officially

opened by mayor Doug Eaton with Wyong Council’s Australia Day ambassadors, the Special Olympics Dance Group performing and Wyong Citizen Of The Year, Edna Walcher also in attendance. The official flag raising

ceremony was performed by Doyalson Air League. Large crowds turned out for the fireworks which completed the day’s entertainment. Media release, 6 Feb 2014 Janet Holmesby, Greater Toukley Vision

t Phillips Christian College (SPCC) Young Parent Program commenced classes at the Better Futures Hub at North Wyong on Wednesday, February 5.

The program offers school studies from Year 9 to Year 12 with childcare available on site for all Better Future Hub participants and members. Thirty-two students enrolled in the program joining 16 other young people who are currently completing a Cert III in Business with ET Australia at the Better Futures Hub (BFH). BFH operations manager Liz McMinn said: “The co-location of child care with

educational and vocational learning activities means young parents have their children or babies close on hand to attend to feeding and to learn good parenting techniques and skills from early childhood experts.” “It allows for study time to complement parenting time,” she added. The SPCC Young Parents, Wyong, will hold an Open Day at the Better Futures Hub on Tuesday, February 18, at 10am.

Interested young parents and expecting young parents wanting to remain engaged or reengage with education are encouraged to attend. Various providers will be in attendance offering support including Lighthouse Early Learning Child Care, Youthconnections.com. au, ET and Department of Human Services Centrelink. Media release, 6 Feb 2014 Gabrielle Tawyer, Youth Connections

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Wyong Regional Chronicle - February 7, 2014 - P19 9

Roos 1 wins Jason Annear 9’s

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hile head coach Rip Taylor took the afternoon off, his assistant Ian Bourke grabbed the reigns and guided Roos 1 to victory and the $3,000 prize in the Jason Annear 9’s tournament at Berkeley Vale on Saturday, January 25.

Roos 1, comprising the core of the NSW Cup squad, emerged undefeated from its Pool B games against Lake Munmorah, Berkeley Vale and Central Wyong, before eliminating La Perouse 30 – 11 in the semifinal. Last year’s winners, Manly, progressed through Pool A without loss, but were surprisingly knocked out by Berkeley Vale in the second semi-final, setting up the final between the host club and Roos 1. Bourke addressed the team prior to taking the field. “We had goals for today; blow out the cobwebs, work on some cohesion, have some fun and get the job done.

“We’ve done the others, had a bit of fun, now it’s time to get serious and play some football the way we’ve trained to play.” Roos 1 jumped to an early 14 – 0 lead on the back of successive tries by half Darren Nichols, and were ahead 18-0 at half time. The Wyong team continued to dominate in the second half and comfortably took the final 31 – 4. Berkeley Vale half Alex Moore commented after the match: “It was the numbers they (Roos 1) were getting in the tackles, and the wrestle.” “But the numbers in tackles mainly. “We just couldn’t do anything.”

Bourke said he was pleased with the performance of both Roos 1 and 2. “Cameron (Statistician Cameron McKenzie) tells me we scored 185 points and only let in 25. “I’m happy with that, and I’m sure Rip will be happy with those figures as well. “Deano’s team (Roos 2) were good too. “I saw some talent out there today. “He (Coach Dean Amos) will be happy. “He has got something to work with.” Media release, 28 Jan 2014 Stephen Marks, Jason Annear 9’s tournament

The Wyong Diary For events in post code areas 2258, 2259, 259 2261 2261, 2 2262 262 and 2263 Friday Feb 7 En-Trance February Twirl, The Entrance Memorial Park, 7:30pm

Diggers at Entrance, 8pm

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Saturday Feb 15

YWCA Encore program begins, Berkeley Vale, 6pm8pm

Rugby League Expo, Morrie Breen Oval, Kanwal, 10am Valentine’s Day Pet Dating, Petbarn Tuggerah

Thursday Feb 13

Sunday Feb 16

Tuggerah Lakes University of the Third Age presentation, Berkeley Vale Community Centre

Central Coast Country Music Association Showcase, Toukley Golf Club, 1pm

Friday Feb 14

Monday Feb 17

Tuesday Feb 11

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Art Society acrylics workshop, Federation Gallery and Information Centre, Gorokan, 9am

Saturday Feb 22 Summerland Kings, Tall Timbers Hotel, Ourimbah, 8:30pm

Sunday Feb 23 AFS Intercultural Programs Australia open day, Mackillop Catholic College, Warnervale, 10am-1pm

Friday Feb 28 Summerland Kings, Wyong RSL, 7:30pm

See the Peninsula News for events in post code areas 2256 & 2257 and the COAST Community News for events in post code areas 2250, 2260 and 2251 If you’ve got something happening in the Wyong Region over the next few weeks, let us know about it and we’ll list it here for you, for free. Contact details are on page 2.

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Central Coast Cactus and Succulent Club Meets on the 3rd Sat each month from 1pm to 3.30pm Charmhaven Community Centre Plants for Sale, Raffles, afternoon tea 0401 544 052 4399 2420

Central Coast Cat Care $20 Desexing Special Cats only No Pedigrees 4388 6448 4325 3163 Central Coast Campus Friends Inc Promoting post school learning to improve life for individuals and the Central Coast community Advocacy, Dinners, Discussions, Speakers, Awards, Newsletters and special projects 4342 0023 sonhopk@bigpond.net.au PO Box 6227 West Gosford 2250 www.ccampusfriends.org

Central Coast Over 30s Social Group Inc We offer social contact, entertainment events & new friendships for people in their 30’s, 40’s, 50’s & 60’s etc. Our events range from; Live Music, House Parties, Restaurant Nights, BBQ’s/ Picnics, Trips Away & lots more. For a FREE calendar call Sharon on 0432 760 272 or email cco30s@live.com.au Central Coast Prostate Cancer Support Group (Gosford) Meet last Friday Month Terrigal Uniting Church 380 Terrigal Drive, Terrigal 9.30am to 12 noon 4367 9600 www.pcfa.org.au Central Coast Community Legal Centre The Central Coast Community Legal Centre is a non-profit organisation located in Wyong that provides free legal advice to people within the Wyong / Gosford area. Intake times for legal advice Tue 10-12pm, Wed 10-12pm, Thur 2-4pm Ph 4353 4988 Fax 4353 4680 admin_cclc@clc.net.au PO Box 246 Wyong NSW 2259 Central Coast Potters Society Dedicated to increasing the ceramics knowlede, experience and skills of members and the general public. Running classes, workshops, demonstrations, exhibitions and social events. Annual exhibitions in May and December Open Day in Sept info@ccpotters.org 4324 5343 PO Box 4043 East

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Central Coast Prostate Cancer Support Group (Wyong) Meet last Monday Month Toukley RSL Club, Holmes Ave Toukley 10.00am to 12 noon 4356 9300 www.pcfa.org.au

Long Jetty Senior Citizens Club Beginner classes being held in computers, line dancing, tai chi and zumba gold. Contact the Club 4332 5522 M-F, 9am to 3pm for full list of activities Soundwaves Men’s acapella 4 part harmony chorus - for all ages, all welcome. 7.00pm Monday Central Coast Leagues Club 0405 030 945 randtbale@bigpond.com

Central Coast Tenants’ Advice and Advocacy Service Do you have issues with your landlord or real estate agent? Free telephone advice and advocacy for all tenants and residents in residential parks. 4353 5515 cctaas@hotmail.com Community Care Services - Central Coast Memory lane - Doing things together Café For people with memory loss & their carers to enjoy a relaxing coffee morning with others experiencing similar circumstances Wallarah Bay Recreational Club 4th Tuesday 4324 4244 Diggers Bridge Club Bridge players can enjoy a game of social bridge at Diggers The Entrtance (downstairs) on Tuesdays, 10am-1pm with or without a partner. Len 4332 6989 David 4392 0606 Friendship Force Central Coast A travel club with a difference! Travel in small groups and stay with friends in 370 clubs around the world. See a country from the inside and change the way you see the world. We in turn host small groups from other Friendship Force clubs in our home. Rae 4399 3625 Deidre 4388 9435 www. friendshipforcecentralcoast. asn.au Gorokan Probus Club We promote fellowship, friendship and fun for active senior members of the community. We have guest speakers each month and interesting activities are organised. We meet at the Toukley RSL Club on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 10am. New members welcome. 0438 380 137 4392 9106 GROW - Free Weekly 12 Step Mental Health Self Help Group - Helping thousands to recover from mental health challenges for more than 55 years to find a GROW group near you call 1800 558 268 or visit www.grow.net.au GROW Groups meet weekly all year round Gurdjieff Society I AM LOST Deep conversations and systematic exercises for understanding my self and my place in life Ancient and modern knowledge 6pm every 2nd Thu 0425 296 783

Mingaletta Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Corporation The Mingaletta community centre provides its members and other community groups a meeting place and referal hub for education, health, well-being and cultural programs through consultative services and community programs. Mon-Fri 9am 4pm 6 Sydney Ave Umina 4342 7515 admin@mingaletta.com.au

Tuggerah Combined Probus Club Inc New to the Coast? If you would like to meet new friends and enjoy social events, a welcome awaits you at Tuggerah Combined Probus Club each 2nd Thursday of the month, where you will have the opportunity to hear various guest speakers and also join us in a social outing on the 3rd Thursday. We meet at Woodbury Park Community Hall, Mardi. 4388 1841 Tumbi Vale Garden Club A cheerful group of interesting gardeners’ get together at a well organised meeting once a month to display their plant growing efforts, listen to a variety of guest speakers and socialise over afternoon tea. Monthly meetings 1st Tues at 1pm, Tumbi Umbi Uniting Church, Beckingham Road (off Wyong Rd). Contact Margaret Mitchell 4334 5610 Wyong Drama Group Inc A friendly group, presenting 3 major productions a year. We welcome anyone interested in being involved in any area of production Acting; Back-stage; Front of House; Lighting/Sound etc Monthly meetings 1st Tues 7.30pm - Green Room Wyong Memorial Hall 1300 665 600 rosellis13@hotmail.com Wyong Neighbourhood Centre Supporting disadvantaged vulnerable and isolated members of our community offering a range of community services, events, projects, workshops, arts programs and an open community garden. 4353 1750 If you would like your Community Organisa on listed here, see www.duckscrossing. org/publica ons.html for the forms or contact Wyong Regional Chronicle on 4325 7369

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