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Council opposes Wallarah 2 yong Council has voiced strong opposition to the Wallarah 2 coalmine with Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton and senior staff addressing a public hearing of the Planning and Assessment Commission on April 2.

Mayor Cr Doug Eaton, along with technical staff from council, outlined the potential impacts on the water supply system and other key council assets. “Over the past three years, we have invested heavily in the Central Coast water supply system with a plan to secure our water supply for decades to come. “The last thing we need right now is for that to be jeopardised,” he said. “We engaged two independent consultants to look at this proposal and they have found a number of concerning gaps and inconsistencies in the mine’s modelling, underestimating the potential impacts on our groundwater and surface

water supplies. “In short, our expert advice is that there is a risk to our water supply. “This is a risk that council and the community should not be forced to accept. “With the State government predicting a population increase of 70,000 over the next 20 years, it is folly for them to approve a mine that risks not being able to supply water to these new residents. “I thank the community for coming out in force today to clearly demonstrate the widespread opposition to this mine proposal.” Media release, 2 Apr 2014 Wyong Council media

The crowd at the Wallarah 2 coal mine public hearing of the Planning and Assessment Commission

Photo: Mark Ellis

Labor votes with Coalition to stop urgent debate on water protection bill “The Greens bill would introduce almost identical he Greens NSW spokesperson on mining Mr Jeremy Buckingham votes to ﬁve. have enacted Barry legislation, but it will be “Labor have stabbed has slammed the Labor Party for putting their short term political O’Farrell’s promise to too little and too late, as the people of the Central interests over the interests of the people of the Central Coast.

“Labor’s decision to join with the Coalition to vote down the Greens bill to protect the Central Coast drinking water catchment from mining means that any legislation

that passes the parliament will be too late to stop the Wallarah 2 coal mine,” said Mr Buckingham. “Labor joined with the Coalition and Shooters Party this afternoon

(March 25) to vote against a motion to urgently debate and decide on the Central Coast Water Catchments Protection Bill 2014. “The motion failed 32

Coast in the back by deciding it was more important to play politics than to pass legislation to stop the Wallarah 2 coal mine,” said Mr Buckingham. “Labor intend to

it will not be able to be debated until after the Planning Assessment Commission has made its decision, expected in April. “The earliest it could be debated is May 6.

protect the Central Coast water catchment ‘no ifs, no buts, a guarantee’.”

Media release, 25 Mar 2014 Jeremy Buckingham, The Greens MLC

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Council opposes Wallarah 2 Co yong Council has voiced strong opposition to the Wallarah 2 coalmine opp with Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton and senior sta staff addressing a public hearing of the Planning and Assessment Commission on April 2.

Peninsula to host surf championships again The NSW State Surf Life Saving Championships will be held again on the Peninsula in 2015 and 2016. Gosford Council has accepted a proposal from Surf Life Saving NSW for the State Championships to be hosted by Ocean Beach and Umina Beach surf clubs. Organisers told the council that the 2013 and 2014 championship events attracted more 7000 people,

which they claimed represented an $18 million boost to the local economy. A Memorandum of Understanding between Gosford Council and Surf Life Saving NSW was implemented for the 2014 Championships to deliver improved brand exposure and recognition for council as a major supporting partner. Council’s sponsorship included

$65,000 in direct ﬁnancial contributions and $100,000 of inkind support per year, including the provision of ﬂeet vehicles and equipment, event set-up, infrastructure, and staff support from electricians and maintenance staff. This was increased to $70,000 for hosting rights and $100,000 inkind support for the 2015 event. Surf Life Saving NSW has

given an indication of potential investment into infrastructure to assist in the future delivery of the championships at this location. “Consideration of infrastructure such as footpaths and viewing platforms to reduce impact upon dune vegetation, installation of water reﬁll stations at Umina and Ocean Beach Surf Clubs, permanent power installation within the compound areas and

clocks at Umina and Ocean Beach Surf Clubs would be considered beneﬁcial to the conduct of the event and the community outside of championship dates,” stated the report to council by director economic and community development Ms Colleen WorthyJennings. Gosford Council agenda ECO.7, 25 Mar 2014

Business group given another chance The Ettalong Beach Business Group has been given another chance to provide evidence of its capacity to meet council requirements to manage Business Improvement District funding. Gosford Council has suspended funding for the Ettalong Beach Improvement District until the Group provides evidence of its capacity to meet council requirements. A deadline of June 30 has been set for the group to provide the information. The group was previously requested to provide information evidencing its capabilities to meet

requirements by February 1. The organisation lodged a submission by the due date and dealt with a number of issues including committee and membership, ﬁnancials, key performance indicators and future plans, according to a report to council by director economic and community development Ms Colleen Worthy-Jennings. She said that, at the annual meeting in August last year, there were no nominations for the committee and the existing committee agreed to remain in place until an extraordinary annual meeting could be held. “The submission acknowledges the lack of membership and envisages a new drive to increase

membership and form a new committee,” states the report. “The accounts conﬁrm that the principal income came from council and another grant. “The submission indicates council’s $50,000 funding has been expended on ﬂags (mounted on council poles), signage and a website with minor amounts on the Italian Festival and audit fees.” Council’s policy states that Business Improvement Districts should seek other sources of funding as appropriate and implement a plan to become selffunding at the end of the seed funding period. “There has been no information provided to illustrate that this would or could be achieved,” said

Ms Worthy-Jennings. The Ettalong Beach Business Group requested 90 days to provide a business plan and budget for the next 12 months and that council then provide the last $25,000 of the seed funding. Cr Craig Doyle said he was concerned that the group had not met the conditions of council’s previous resolution. “This is not our money to give away. This is the community’s money. “The (council) policy is all about sustainability, about what we can do. “It is vitally important that the transparency of public money be brought forward. “The whole purpose of this is

to seek a genuine result for the community. “I am fully supportive of this group and everything they have done from day one, but if we ignore our own policies, why have them?” said Cr Doyle. Cr Chris Burke disagreed and said that the Ettalong community deserved a chance. “They’re the poor cousins of Umina and Woy Woy.” Cr Bob Ward agreed and said: “I believe they should be given the opportunity to put their plan and budget together over the next three months.” Gosford Council agenda ECO.7, 25 Mar 2014 Kaitlin Watts, 25 Mar 2014

he Gosford Waterfront Development Control Plan (DCP) 2014 came into force on Friday, March 21, following approval by the director-general of Planning and Infrastructure.

The DCP builds upon the Gosford Waterfront’s new land use framework and provides detailed controls against which to assess future development applications. It is based, where possible, on Gosford Council’s existing controls and particularly those already approved under the 2013 DCP. It outlines the more detailed planning provisions for the built form such as pedestrian amenity, access and environmental management for future development in the Gosford Waterfront and establishes controls for building setbacks and building separations to ensure high amenity. Key features of the

DCP include enhanced pedestrian connectivity and high quality public domain. According to the DCP, the vision for the Gosford Waterfront is to promote sustainable growth in a manner which will provide a catalyst for the wider revitalisation of the city centre. “The Gosford Waterfront will be a vibrant and active mixed use precinct that will connect the Gosford City Centre to the Brisbane Water foreshore,” states the Plan. “The range of available public amenities and services will attract people of all ages to live in the Gosford Waterfront and Gosford City Centre. “The foreshore edge will be activated and celebrated

with upgraded open space and key public spaces, pedestrian walkways and cycle ways.” The DCP lists a number of envisaged outcomes for the waterfront which are to be considered in the preparation and assessment of development applications including: an attraction for visitors, residents and workers of the Gosford Waterfront to enjoy the natural beauty of the Brisbane Water; high quality architecturally designed buildings providing a clear distinction between public and private domains; high density residential components with high amenity and water views, proximity to employment, services and recreational facilities; a new restaurant

zone based along the existing breakwater; high quality landscape features and embellishments attracting visitors and improving the recreational opportunities for residents and workers of the Gosford Waterfront and surrounds; a network of roads, plazas, public spaces, links and waterside pathways; development sympathetic to any signiﬁcant tree standings and ecologically sensitive environments; potential for new improved boating facilities for a variety boating of activities including public and private moorings; and recognition of the heritage values of the site, while ensuring that future development has due regard to the signiﬁcance of the item. The DCP has outlined a number of controls in order to achieve the intended objectives.

These controls include, but are not limited to: the provision of cultural and recreation facilities in accessible locations; the provision of a major pedestrian crossing across the Central Coast Highway in a central welldesigned location in the vicinity of Baker St and public plaza; compliance of street building alignment and street setbacks; consistent street or public domain frontage heights; a maximum floor plate size for commercial buildings of 2,200m2 and a maximum floor plate depth (excluding balconies) for residential buildings of 20m; minimum floor to ceiling heights of 3.3 metres for commercial office, 3.5 metres for active public uses, such as retail and restaurants, and 2.7 metres for residential; any new public spaces to be designed so that at least

Mayor Cr Dou Doug Eaton, staff along with technical techn the from council, outlined ou impacts on the potential impact and water supply system sy other key counci council assets. “Over the ppast three years, we have invested heavily in the Central Coast water supply system with a plan to secure our water wate supply for decades to co come. “The last thing we need right now is for that to be jeopardised,” he said. “We W engag engaged two independent co consultants to look at this proposal a they have found a and num nu um umber m of co number concerning gapss and a inconsistencies an incon in the mine’s mine’ m i s modelling, m uunderestima un n mating mat underestimating the pot ote ten te eential impac pacct on our pact potential impacts ggroundwater gr ro aand surface an

50% of the open spacee provided hass a minimu minimum muum m of three hours urs of su ssunlight uunn between 9am m and nd d 3pm 3pm on June 21 (Winter inte nter nt te Solstice); e)); e); the maximisation attio atio tion o of glazing ng g for retail uses, but es, b bu uutt break glazing into sectio sections tio tion ons on o ns to avoid large expanses off ess o glass; the maintenance cee of public access to all outdoor areass at all times; the provision on of new pedestrian and nd cycle links between Baker ker St, Gosford City Highway, y, Dane Dr and Georgiana Tce; and the maintenance of continuous pedestrian connections around the foreshore. reshore. The Gosford ord Waterfront DCP can be found at http:// s.planning.nsw. majorprojects.planning.nsw. gov.au.

Media release, 2 Apr 2014 Wyong Council media

The crowd at the Wallarah 2 coal mine public hearing of the Planning and Assessment Commission

Photo: Mark Ellis

Labor votes with Coalition to stop urgent debate on water protection bill st introduce almost identical “The Greens bill would he Greens Gree NSW spokesperson on mining Mr Jeremy Buckingham votes to ﬁve. “Labor have stabbed legislation, but it will be have enacted Barry the Labor Party for putting their short term political has slammed slam the people of the Central too little and too late, as O’Farrell’s promise to interests over the interests of the people of the Central Coast. interest

“Labor’s decision dec to join with the Coalition to vote down the th Greens the Central bill to protect th Coast drinking water catchment from mining means that any le legislation

Gosford Waterfront DCP 2014, 14, 21 Mar 2014

that passes the parliament will be too late to stop the Wallarah 2 coal mine,” said Mr Buckingham. “Labor joined with the Coalition and Shooters Party this afternoon

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(March 25) to vote against a motion to urgently debate and decide on the Central Coast Water Catchments Protection Bill 2014. “The motion failed 32

Coast in the back by deciding it was more important to play politics than to pass legislation to stop the Wallarah 2 coal mine,” said Mr Buckingham. “Labor intend to

it will not be able to be debated until after the Planning Assessment Commission has made its decision, expected in April. “The earliest it could be debated is May 6.

protect the Central Coast water catchment ‘no ifs, no buts, a guarantee’.” Media release, 25 Mar 2014 Jeremy Buckingham, The Greens MLC

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Darkinjung LALC takes Wallarah 2 to Land and Environment Court arkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council (DLALC) strongly opposed the Wallarah 2 coalmine proposal at public hearings of the Planning Assessment Commission (PAC), held in Wyong on Wednesday, April 2.

In formal submissions, Darkinjung has urged the PAC that it should either defer consideration of the mine proposal - pending resolution of a legal dispute or alternatively recommend to the Department of Planning and Infrastructure that consent be refused. Darkinjung chairman Mr Josh Toomey said that the PAC had been told that both the Wallarah 2 Coal Venture group and the planning department had “failed to address

in any material way the impacts of the mine plan on Darkinjung’s privatelyowned land”. “In the circumstances, any consent for the mine and subsequent effective compulsory acquisition of Darkinjung’s land would offend the principles set out in the NSW Aboriginal Land Rights Act and in international human rights law.” In the week of March 24, Darkinjung ﬁled proceedings in the Land

and Environment Court of NSW challenging the validity of a development application for Wallarah 2, which plans to use an industrial-zoned site owned by the land council for its rail spur to allow coal transport for export. This case was listed for an initial directions hearing on Thursday, April 4. Darkinjung CEO Sean Gordon was one of 37 people registered to speak at the daylong PAC hearings, and the

land council also lodged a written submission that lays out reasons for its strong opposition to development consent for Wallarah 2. Outside of the PAC, Mr Gordon likened the Korean Government-controlled mining consortium’s development application to a ‘land grab’ that ignored the rights of Aboriginal landholders under NSW planning laws. “Darkinjung has been viliﬁed repeatedly by Wallarah 2 spokespeople who are accusing us of ‘extortion’, ‘blackmail’ and of making a ‘cash grab’, simply because we are standing up for our legal

Water Catchments Protection Bill debate blocked

entral Coast Greens spokesperson Ms Kate da Costa said the Greens remain dismayed that the Wallarah2 longwall coal mine project remains a live proposition.

“Rubbing salt into the wounds of Central Coast residents, on March 20, the government blocked debate in the Legislative Chamber on Greens MLC Jeremy Buckingham’s Central Coast Drinking Water Catchments Protection (No ifs, No Buts, A Guarantee) Bill, denying parliamentarians the opportunity even to debate, let alone vote on protecting our water catchments,” said Ms da Costa Greens MLC Jeremy Buckingham is attempting

to have the State upper house debate and vote on a Bill to ban coal mining, CSG exploration and drilling, and any other mining within seven drinking water catchments on the Central Coast. “This is an urgent piece of legislation which needs to be decided before any ﬁnal decision is made on the fate of the coal mine proposal,” said Ms da Costa. “Yesterday (March 20), the Legislative Chamber was scheduled to discuss private members’ motions,

and Jeremy Buckingham was unable to introduce his Bill for debate because a government member, Marie Ficarra, successfully moved to suspend standing orders and introduced a motion to discuss International Women’s Day. “While the Greens support International Women’s Day, this was not a motion leading to any action by the Parliament, and was simply used by the Government to ﬁlibuster, after 2.5 hours of speechifying, no time

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was left in the session to debate the crucial Water Bill. “The Liberal Government is desperate to avoid debating and voting on this Bill, which would protect the drinking water supplies of over 300,000 people, and which has been introduced by the Greens because the Liberals have failed to keep their election promise,” said Ms da Costa. “At the last state election in 2011, Barry O’Farrell and the Liberal Party candidates for Central Coast seats campaigned on a clear promise that they would block the Wallarah 2 coal mine proposal if they were elected. “Once safely ensconced in their electoral ofﬁces, these same parliamentarians now tell Coast residents that they have put the revived coal mine proposal to an independent process, in which they cannot interfere. “If that was the plan, why did they say they would stop the mine, why didn’t they campaign saying ‘We’ll put it to an independent panel’?” Media release, 21 Mar 2014 Kate da Costa, Central Coast Greens

rights. “Well we see this development application as a kind of modern-day land grab that is invalid, and that if approved would effectively amount to the compulsory acquisition of an interest in our land without Aboriginal consent or appropriate agreement on compensation,” said Mr Gordon. Commenting further on Darkinjung’s submissions to the PAC, Mr Toomey said: “The Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Wallarah 2 made no mention of the impact of the proposal on Darkinjung’s land other than to say that the rail spur would cross the land”. “The land is of critical importance to Darkinjung and its ability to achieve the objectives of the Aboriginal Lands Rights Act in relation to economic and social development for the 12,000+ Aboriginal people who live on the Central Coast. “Darkinjung is the only private landholder

whose surface land will be severely impacted by the proposal. “As the proposal cuts through the heart of Darkinjung’s land, it will severely impact on the use of the land for employment generating alternative purposes, including the CASAR proposal for a motor racing circuit. “The EIS makes no mention of consultations with Darkinjung in its capacity as the key private landholder affected by the proposal, contrary to the Director General of Planning’s requirements. “The Department’s assessment of the proposal completely fails to address the impact of the proposal on Darkinjung’s land.” The Terms of Reference for the PAC require it to conduct the public hearing and report back to the Department of Planning and Infrastructure with its recommendations within six weeks. Media release, 2 Apr 2014 Jodi Shannon, Darkinjung LALC

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Government agencies claim Wyong’s drinking water supply is at risk he proposed Wallarah 2 coal mine will pollute Wyong’s drinking water supply and is opposed by the local community, according to the Lock The Gate Alliance.

Lock The Gate argued its case against the proposed long-wall mine to the NSW Planning Assessment Commission, which held a public hearing into Wallarah 2 on Wednesday, April 2, at Wyong Golf Club. “It is indisputable that the Wallarah 2 coal project will damage Wyong’s water supply,” said Steve Phillips, who spoke at the hearing for the Lock The Gate Alliance. “Even the mining company agrees, the only question is by how much? “The Central Coast Water Corporation has advised the government that Wyong’s water supply is highly dependent on water from the Jilliby Jilliby Creek – which

runs through the middle of the proposed mine area – and that any risks to this water will have significant consequences for the community. “A slew of government agencies have underscored the risk Wallarah 2 poses to waterways and the Wyong community. “These include Wyong Council, the Environment Protection Authority, the Office of Water, NSW Fisheries, and the Catchment Management Authority. “The Office of Environment and Heritage has recommended that mining should be prohibited beneath the creeks in the area. “But in the face of this avalanche of evidence that

Wallarah 2 will pollute Wyong’s water, and put the community at risk, the Planning Department has done its usual trick and recommended the mine be approved. “It has accepted at face value everything the mining company has said, and it has downplayed, rejected, or ignored the advice of just about everyone else. “The Department is apparently quite willing to sacrifice the drinking water of 300,000 people for the sake of a coal mine that is unwanted by the local community, and from which most of the profits will flow overseas. “Before the last election, Barry O’Farrell and Chris Hartcher stood in front of Wyong’s

voters and promised this mine would never go ahead under a Liberal government. “Now that they are in government, Chris Hartcher is under investigation for alleged corruption, and the premier is washing his hands of the entire shady affair, hiding behind the biased planning process and refusing to act to protect Wyong’s water supply,” said Mr Phillips. Lock The Gate urged the Commission to recommend against Wallarah 2. Media release, 1 Apr 2014 Steve Phillips, Lock The Gate Alliance

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he Member for Terrigal Mr Chris Hartcher, the Member for The Entrance Mr Chris Spence and the Member for Wyong Mr Darren Webber have all voluntarily withdrawn from the NSW Parliamentary Liberal Party until the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) proceedings relating to them are determined. The members are still members of Parliament and the Liberal Party, however, they have resigned from the Liberal Parliamentary Party meaning they will now sit on the cross benches with any independents present. The ICAC is investigating allegations of whether corrupt conduct occurred between April 2009 and April 2012, where certain members of parliament, including Mr Hartcher, Mr Webber and Mr Spence, and others are alleged to have corruptly solicited, received and concealed payments from various sources in return for certain members of parliament agreeing to favour the interests of those responsible for the payments. ICAC is also investigating whether between December 2010 and November 2011, certain members of parliament, including Mr Hartcher, Mr Webber and Mr Spence, and others, solicited, received and failed to disclose political donations from companies, including prohibited donors, contrary to the Election Funding, Expenditure and Disclosures Act 1981

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ver 40 residents and Camp Quoll members from the Central Coast community braved the wet and cold conditions to gather at the front gates of Rocla Calga Sand Quarry at 11am on Saturday, March 1, to say no to the expansion that was approved by the NSW State Government on December 23.

and whether Eightbyﬁve, a business operated by Timothy Koelma, Mr Hartcher’s former senior advisor, and Australian Water Holdings Pty Ltd, through its CEO Mr Nicholas Di Girolamo, (currently a director on the board of the State Water Corporation) entered into an agreement whereby Australian Water Holdings Pty Ltd made regular payments to Eightbyﬁve, purportedly for the provision of media, public relations and other services and advice, in return for which Mr Hartcher favoured the interests of Australian Water Holdings Pty Ltd. As part of its investigation, the ICAC will hold a public inquiry starting on Monday, April 28, at Level 7, 133 Castlereagh St, Sydney. Mr Hartcher was contacted for comment but declined to comment on the matter. Media release, 19 Feb 2014 Alicia McCumstie, Liberal Party of Australia Kaitlin Watts, 19 Feb 2014 Website, 19 Feb 2014 Roy Waldon, Solicitor to the Commission, ICAC

Premier Mr Barry O’Farrell and Member for Terrigal Mr Chris Hartcher at the opening of Service NSW in Gosford

Camp Quoll, named after the endangered Spotted Quoll living in the area, was set up to protect the local fauna and flora, which rely on aquifers for their survival. Camp Quoll member Ian Sutton, who is also the police liaison for the Peaceful Direct Action, said: “We are blockading the quarry in the hope that we can give a voice to the eleven known endangered and threatened animals that inhabit the proposed quarry site.” “The destruction of habitat and removal of the ridge top aquifers will dramatically alter the existing ecology and see a significant decrease in biodiversity. “With most of the country already degraded, and many of our fauna and flora species lost or endangered, the community must begin to take more responsibility and stand up to protect the last bastions of high biodiversity like that of the Central Coast.

“If the practice of quarrying these important aquifers to produce sand continues, the Central Coast can expect to see the drying out of the landscape causing a loss of biodiversity, creating catastrophic fire conditions and resulting in severe water shortages. “These aquifers provide much of our environmental flows, industrial water and drinking water, all mandatory for supporting our local economy, community and ecology. “The huge numbers of community members participating in these Peaceful Direct Actions, standing up for their local environment, is an exciting and promising prospect for a better outcome and future for the Central Coast communities surrounding Rocla Materials,” said Mr Sutton. Media release, 3 Mar 2014 Lynn Cowie, Our Land Our Water Our Future

EPA should come clean he Community Environment Network (CEN) has corrected claims made by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that only 555,616 tonnes of waste were dumped at Mangrove Mountain.

CEN chairman Mr John Asquith said the actual amount dumped is closer to 900,000 tonnes. Gosford Council approved dumping of 240,000 cubic metres (216,000 tonnes) in a development consent in1998. How and why there is such large discrepancies has not been revealed by the EPA. “This is important as the levy on dumping is usually $107/tonne and such a volume could be worth up

to $40 million to the NSW Government,” said Mr Asquith. “In their press release, the EPA conveniently ignore this discrepancy. “Excess dumping and instability of the waste heap is the reason council have needed to take court action. “The EPA must have known what was going on,” said Mr Asquith. Copies of the licence issued by the EPA and obtained by CEN show that in June 2008 (EPA Notice 1082616) the

EPA removed Condition M7 which limited the dumping to 240,000 cubic metres in total, in line with the Development Consent. “From weighbridge ﬁgures provided by the EPA, it is clear that this limit would have been exceeded within 4 months (ie October 2008),” said Mr Asquith. Another limit (Condition L5.4) in the licence of 250,000 tonnes per annum was removed later in 2008. “It is clear that, once the limit

was removed by the EPA, this allowed the excess dumping to occur through to the present time,” said Mr Asquith. “The EPA should come clean and tell the full story of who authorised the excess dumping, why the limit was removed and where the excess dumping in excess of the consent conditions came from. “Locals have been complaining about excess dumping for some time, but their complaints have been ignored by the EPA,” said Mr Asquith. Media release, 7 Mar 2014 John Asquith, CEN

he Gosford Waterfront Development Control Plan (DCP) 2014 came into force on Friday, March 21, following approval by the director-general of Planning and Infrastructure.

50% of the open space provided has a minimum of three hours of sunlight between 9am and 3pm on June 21 (Winter Solstice); the maximisation of glazing for retail uses, but break glazing into sections to avoid large expanses of glass; the maintenance of public access to all outdoor areas at all times; the provision of new pedestrian and cycle links between Baker St, Gosford City Highway, Dane Dr and Georgiana Tce; and the maintenance of continuous pedestrian connections around the foreshore. The Gosford Waterfront DCP can be found at http:// majorprojects.planning.nsw. gov.au. Gosford Waterfront DCP 2014, 21 Mar 2014

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Alliance calls for protection of water corporation he Central Coast Community Union Alliance has called on the region’s state and federal members and Gosford and Wyong Councils to rule out the privatisation of the Central Coast Water Corporation.

The Australian Financial Review recently reported that the Commonwealth Government body, Infrastructure Australia, said the Central Coast’s water supply should be sold off. NSW and Commonwealth treasurers recently signed a new agreement that will see a raft of publicly owned assets in NSW put up for sale. Central Coast Community Union Alliance spokesperson Mr Jeff Sundstrom said that the people of the Central Coast did not want their assets sold off and expected governments to pursue other avenues when it comes to funding new infrastructure. “The last thing the local community want is a shortsighted government selling off public assets,” said Mr Sundstrom. “What we need is a government that implements long-term solutions for the beneﬁt of Central Coast residents. “It has been reported that Infrastructure Australia believes the Central Coast Water Corporation should be sold off. “We are saying this is the wrong thing to do and it must be ruled out by local representatives. “The Central Coast Community Union Alliance is calling on local MPs and councillors to state

publicly if they support Infrastructure Australia’s recommendation to privatise our local water system or do they support the community and continued public ownership? “The people of the Central Coast expect our government to pursue other avenues of funding for new infrastructure including a greater share of unencumbered commonwealth funding, sensible borrowing and growing tax revenue. “We as a community should not be forced to choose between maintaining ownership of income generating essential services like water and electricity and the delivery of necessary infrastructure. “It is the job of government to do both. “If the NSW government choose to defy our region and push ahead with asset sales like they are doing with Delta Electricity and the Vales Point power station, then what we are saying is that any proceeds should be quarantined for investment in our region and not exported to Sydney. “We want a fair go for the Coast, nothing more, nothing less,” said Mr Sundstrom. Media release, 2 Apr 2014 Jeff Sundstrom, Central Coast Community Union Alliance

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Wallarah 2 seen as the thin edge of the wedge for mining in urban communities entral Coast Community Council representative Kym Hopkins and community member Guy Wernhard made a submission to the NSW Planning Assessment Commission (PAC) hearing in Wyong on April 2 stating that Wallarah 2 was the Trojan Horse for CSG fracking and the imposition of extraction industries into the urban areas of NSW.

Hopkins explained that their submission clearly warned that, “while there are claims that the impact of the mine on the area will be temporary, we are claiming that the impact on the archaeological sites, places of intangible signiﬁcance and the wider aesthetics and ambience of the Central Coast will be permanent and irreversible”. “Even the auxiliary effects of the mining, the increased use of a scarce rail resource, increased trafﬁc, dust, noise, ventilation shafts and tailing dumps are all likely to have far-reaching impacts on the broader social environment across the Central Coast, including the degradation of the sense of place and a diminishment, if not the destruction, of aesthetic values. “There is no doubt that mining will impact on the attractiveness of the Central Coast as a place to live and as a tourism destination which will create negative consequences for existing and planned urban communities while also denigrating the Central Coast’s eco-tourism and

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heritage sectors.” While comparing NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell to Pontus Pilate, the submission warned that, “although Barry has apparently washed his hands of it, Wallarah 2 is nothing more than an ill-advised attempt to impose an 18th century ideology onto a number of 21st century urban communities”. The submission stated that if the mine went ahead, it would “politically open the door to CSG extraction in urban areas or even oil drilling off our coast”. “Wallarah 2 has all the hallmarks of a NSW Government and mining industry conspiracy which is today showing itself as a cynical and disrespectful prelude to the invasion of the urban centres of the Central Coast by the mining industry,” said Hopkins. “Wallarah 2 is the Trojan Horse that will herald the destruction of the Social Capital of the Central Coast. “We only have to look to recent ICAC hearings in NSW to see how the taint

of corruption and power broking has destroyed public conﬁdence and this has already put at risk the social cohesion that is so necessary for the raising of social capital. “But KORES and the NSW government continue to ignore the demands for social justice and transparency on the Central Coast. “They continue with this policy of thinly veiled Realpolitik programs of division and social manipulation and have cynically targeted social institutions and bureaucracy alike with their hidden objectives and empty promises. “Their actions have increasingly shown a total lack of respect for the existing social and physical environment that means so much to the people of the Central Coast and they seem determined to destroy this priceless commodity that is loved by all,” said Hopkins. The submission argues that the aesthetics of the Central Coast today “serve to encapsulate the mosaic that makes

the Central Coast such a unique and inviting place”. “Although it is best known for its beaches and natural attractions, the Central Coast encompasses a network of sites with evidence of occupation by humans spanning more than 40,000 years. “There is evidence abounding on the Central Coast that marks the interaction between numerous kinds of peoples with this area being also rich in biological diversity. “However, this evidence marks the fragility that human exploitation brings with it when the mining industry tries to put a price on something that people hold as priceless. “The demands of economics as portrayed by the mining industry can never be allowed to impose themselves upon the proven ability of communal development.” Media release, 31 Mar 2014 Kim Hopkins, Central Coast Community Council

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Slow-burning coal ﬁre will take weeks to extinguish

Transfer of Morisset and Wyee to Wyong Shire under consideration yong Council mayor Cr Doug Eaton is calling on Lake Macquarie City Council to do the right thing by its residents and stick to the facts when it comes to discussion around the proposed transfer of Morisset and Wyee to Wyong Shire.

W ork to put out a slow-burning coal ﬁre burning at Crangan Bay in Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area is continuing and is likely to take a few more weeks.

The area, the site of the former Wallarah colliery, has experienced several fires in coal mine waste dumps since a wildfire burnt through the area last October. The wildfire resulted in the ignition of coal which is difficult to extinguish by conventional firefighting operations. National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) regional manager Mr Geoff Luscombe said several smaller coal fires, both in and outside the reserve, had already been extinguished with NPWS and RFS contracting excavators to dig out the underground fires and extinguish them. “The largest of the fires, which extends over several hundreds of metres, posed a much bigger challenge and further investigation.

“Mapping using heat detection radar, was undertaken. “We consulted extensively with the Division of Resources and Energy and other organisations experienced in coal fires regarding options for dealing with this fire. “The most appropriate action was determined as excavating and extinguishing in the same method as used on the smaller fires,” Mr Luscombe said. Residents in the Gwandalan and surrounding areas should note that the excavation will generate smoke when the coal is exposed and cooled. They may notice smoke and may smell coal burning. As the nearest residents are 3km away, this

smoke is expected to be signiﬁcantly dispersed. As a precaution, people who suffer respiratory problems should avoid the smoke and remain indoors with the windows and doors closed. “The work is likely to take some time with it extending over such a large area, as the depth of the burning coal is as yet unknown. “Contractors will carry out the work which will include, clearing of trees which have already been killed by the heat, excavation and spreading of material to allow cooling,” Mr Luscombe said. The area remains closed to visitors during the operations to ensure public safety. Media release, 3 Apr 2014 Susan Davis, Ofﬁce of Environment and Heritage

A report by the Independent Local Government Review Panel recently recommended to the State Government that the southern part of Lake Macquarie become part of Wyong Shire and is seeking public submissions until April 4. Lake Macquarie Council held a public meeting on the proposal on February 27 but many residents of Wyee complained that they had not received timely notiﬁcation. “We weren’t notiﬁed either, but when I heard about it, I asked to attend and was refused,” said the mayor. “I then wrote to their mayor asking for us to hold a joint meeting with an independent chairperson and they rejected that as well. “Now they’re holding another meeting tomorrow (March 27) and they’ve told me I’m not allowed to attend that either. “What I’m really worried about is that those residents who attend are not getting a chance to hear a balanced assessment of the Panel’s recommendations. “If the feedback I’ve

heard is any indication, people have not only been getting a one-sided view of the proposal but inaccurate information as well, with misinformation circulating about Wyong’s ﬁnancial situation and water supply capacity.” Results of a survey of Morisset and Wyee residents commissioned by Lake Macquarie Council on March 25 was widely publicised, however, the survey only asked the questions of a combined sample of Wyee and Morisset residents, despite it being clear that the key issue for Wyee residents is the provision of water and sewerage infrastructure. “This survey is fairly meaningless when people haven’t been given accurate information on which to base their opinions. “I was particularly interested to see that 25% of Wyee respondents rated Lake Macquarie City as poor or very poor and only 23% as excellent or very good and that 50% of Wyee respondents were supportive of some degree of boundary change. “People need to consider that the proposal

by the Review Panel is not some kind of pie in the sky option – it’s based on sound consultation and research and will be considered very seriously by the NSW Government. “It is simply too important an issue for people to only hear one side of a story. “If Lake Macquarie are fair dinkum about giving their residents a say on this issue, then they need to get fair dinkum about giving them the right information and then let people make up their own minds. “On previous investigations, it’s seemed to make a lot of sense for Wyong to provide this service given the proximity of Wyee to our Charmhaven Treatment Plant but we’ll look into it fully now so people can get a clear picture of the feasibility.” Wyong Council has previously resolved to support a boundary change in the north to incorporate the suburb or Wyee and is currently preparing its submission to the State Government. Media release, 26 Mar 2014 Wyong Council media

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Sky diving is neither too noisy nor distressing ow sad that some people cannot enjoy the pastime of sky diving (‘What is being done to curb skydive noise pollution?’ Wyong Regional Chronicle, 21 Mar 2014).

I find it quite exciting to see these people jump from a plane and float quietly to earth and only wish I could be one of them. I live in a retirement village and my neighbours also find it a topic of conversation and,

although we live quite near the drop off zone, we haven’t found it too noisy or distressing in any way. It is such a shame that one person can have such

a negative attitude to other people’s recreation and I feel sorry for that person. Lighten up and ‘live and let live’, otherwise just move! Letter, 26 Mar 2014 Marilyn Vickers, Wyong

Our education system is unfair he following comments are based on years working in schools and universities.

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railway stations. To simply surround these places with car parks is a waste of good land. Both Gosford City and Wyong Shire Councils need to review their building policies to ensure that the best use is made of areas around transport hubs. We should not continue to spread urban development further and further into good agricultural land and wooded places when there is plenty of land being wasted with cars on it for just a few hours a day. Even the air space above railways can be utilised. Just look at Chatswood in Sydney and many

overseas cities where utilisation of all space is maximised. European populations live in apartments near to public transport which lessens the demand for more roads, however those occupants differ from us in Australia as they generally rent for the long-term. Yes, villas, apartments and town houses adjoining railway stations and bus terminuses are the way to go to make best use of the convenience of trains and other public transport.

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This changed when politicians, bureaucrats and the Teachers Federation (NSWTF) wanted to hide the fact that some schools didn’t perform as well as others. When the NSW HSC stopped scaling marks properly, the universities developed a slightly more sophisticated scaling system which measures students’ marks and abilities for entrance into relevant university courses. Less popular universities didn’t use the system as it showed the relatively low academic

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abilities needed to enrol in their institutions. The NSW government then made it worse by accepting a NSWTF proposal to abolish Teacher Training Scholarships. This caused a rapid decline in the quality of students entering teaching. It also meant regional areas saw a decline in teacher quality. The inﬂuential minorities whose family members beneﬁtted had no reason to worry. Since then some disciplines have invented “special” entry roads which exacerbate the unfairness. Building additional campuses is extremely expensive, but does almost nothing to address the current unfairness of our education system. Email, 20 Mar 2014 Norman Hanscombe, Ourimbah

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Glock pistols seized at Kanwal olice have seized three Glock pistols and arrested a Kanwal man following a joint operation by detectives from the Eastern Beaches Local Area Command and the Firearms and Organised Crimes Squad (FAOCS).

About 10:15am on Tuesday, April 1, investigators from the Eastern Beaches Local Area Command stopped a car in Matraville. After speaking to the driver of the vehicle, ofﬁcers performed a search of the car locating a Glock pistol and a NSW Police Force belt. The driver of the vehicle, a 41-year-old man from Kanwal, was arrested and taken to Maroubra Police Station where he was formally interviewed by police. Following the man’s arrest, detectives from

the Eastern Beaches Local Area Command contacted their colleagues in FAOCS, who travelled to the man’s property in Swan St, Kanwal, and executed a search warrant with the assistance of police from the Tuggerah Lakes Local Area Command. Inside the property, police located and seized two more Glock pistols, as well as a number of documents. The 41-year-old man was subsequently charged

with: three counts of possess unauthorised pistol; two counts of possess ammunition without licence permit; one count of not keep ﬁrearm safe; one count of receive dispose stolen property; and one count of possess prohibited weapon. The man was refused bail and appeared in Waverley Local Court on Wednesday, April 2. The investigation by Eastern Beaches investigators and FAOCS detectives is continuing. Media release, 2 Apr 2014 NSW Police Media

Shelly Beach Surf Club robbed olice are investigating a break, enter and steal at Shelly Beach Surf Club, where over $1500 of property was stolen, along with cash and alcohol.

Between 8:45pm on March 28 and 9am on March 29, unknown persons entered the downstairs area of the club and accessed a spare

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Attempted armed robbery at Bateau Bay olice are appealing for information following an attempted armed robbery at Bateau Bay on Sunday, March 30.

At about 10pm, a 56-year-old employee of Bateau Bay Hotel was walking towards his car when he saw two people approaching the entrance of the hotel. The employee told them the hotel was closed for the night, but one of the pair allegedly pointed a pistol at the employee and demanded he open the front door. Police have been told the other person was allegedly carrying a shotgun or riﬂe. The employee ran

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away and the pair were last seen running through the hotel car park towards Cresthaven Ave.

Police from Tuggerah Lakes Local Area Command attended the hotel and established a crime scene. Ofﬁcers believe the people, who were dressed in black and had their faces covered, left when they failed to gain access to the hotel. D e t e c t i v e s investigating are appealing for anyone with information about the incident to come forward. Media release, 31 Mar 2014 NSW Police Media

Road spikes used to end lengthy pursuit olice have charged three teenagers after a pursuit that ended at Calga on Friday, March 14.

About 8:30pm, police from Tuggerah Lakes Local Area Command were at a petrol station in Charmhaven when they saw a Kia Rio which had allegedly been stolen in Queensland. A pursuit was initiated when the car failed to stop. The Kia drove south along the Paciﬁc Highway for around 10 kilometres, during which time the three occupants allegedly threw bottles, tools, and other

objects at pursuing police cars. Officers successfully deployed road spikes on the Pacific Highway at Wyong and the Kia continued to drive on a deflated tyre, before entering the M1 motorway at Ourimbah. The Kia stopped at Calga and police arrested the three male occupants, aged 17, 18, and 19.

They were taken to Wyong Police Station and charged with police pursuit – not stop – drive dangerously. All three, who are from Gympie in Queensland, were refused bail. The 18-year-old and 19-year-old appeared at Gosford Bail Court on Saturday, March 15. The 17-year-old appeared at a Children’s Court the same day. Media release, 15 Mar 2014 NSW Police Media

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Major makeover for Wyong CBD Woolworths about to commence he ﬁrst stage of a $6.8 million drainage upgrade has marked the start of a major makeover for Wyong CBD.

The area has a long history of flooding and the works will reduce the future impact and help kick-start redevelopment of the town centre. “This is more than a bunch of new pipes, it’s the first step of a $6.8 million investment in upgrading the drainage system - marking a new era of urban renewal for Wyong,” Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton said. “Once we’ve got the drainage fixed, there are a range of exciting projects lined up including the new Art House, the redevelopment of Frank Ballance Park and the construction of an Aldi supermarket on the Pacific Highway. “I think most locals will remember the sight of Anzac Ave in the June 2007 floods where the water was moving at a terrifying rate and cars were disappearing under the water.” This drainage upgrade will be done in two

and Council to negotiate over Budgewoi supermarket yong Council has authorised the general manager to negotiate a proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Woolworths Ltd.

W sections to help relieve ﬂooding problems in Wyong’s town centre. Wyong Council’s roads and drainage manager Mr Peter Murray said the works would be carried out by two council crews. “One crew will work along Anzac Ave next to the Court House and the other in Hardware Lane across North Rd to the Paciﬁc Highway,” said

Mr Murray. “The new pipes will be ﬁve times bigger than the existing ones. “We will be replacing the existing twin pipes with a diameter of 900mm with twin 2.7 by 1.2m pipes. “This project connects with the drainage upgrade undertaken when the new regional police station was built.

“While this work won’t solve all drainage issues in Wyong CBD, it will greatly reduce the severity during major ﬂooding events making it safer for residents and less impact on property owners and businesses,” said Mr Murray. Media release, 25 Mar 2014 Wyong Council media

The MoU would see Woolworths withdraw its current proposal for a new supermarket at Colongra, and instead assist in the development of new sportsﬁelds to allow for a Woolworths to be built within the existing retail centre of Budgewoi on Council-owned land. Council has strongly opposed the Colongra proposal since it was ﬁrst lodged in 2012 based on the impact it would have on the existing

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Budgewoi town centre and has requested that Woolworths investigate sites closer to the town centre. Woolworths have advised that it may be interested in establishing the supermarket on part of Halekulani Oval and have commenced preliminary discussions with Council over the feasibility of making this happen. “This seems to be a much better outcome than we were originally presented with and aligns with our commercial centres strategy,” said Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton. “If the supermarket can move into the current park, and the sporting ﬁelds can go into a larger area outside of town, then we are meeting the retail needs of the town centre, the shopping needs of the residents and expanding on the current sporting facilities. “At this stage, it’s just about giving the general manager the authority to keep negotiating for the best outcome, taking into account Woolworths’ commercial needs for a timely outcome. “The community will get their chance to have their say, we just need to work through some of the inherent planning complexities ﬁrst,” said mayor Cr Eaton.

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Paved, cafe-style pedestrian strip under construction at Toukley yong Council has started construction of a safer, more attractive and accessible pedestrian link between the Toukley town centre car park and Hargraves St.

During the works, all the shops will be open and accessible to the public and council encourages the public to continue to support these shops while works are underway. The new northsouth pedestrian link will connect the Senior Citizens Centre and the Toukley Village green and run along the eastern edge of the central car park and adjacent shops.

It is designed to provide a paved, cafe-style pedestrian strip complete with landscaping that brings the town centre alive with better access to shops and more functional space for outdoor dining. “This will provide major safety improvements for residents and an attractive, vibrant and linked space for Toukley

residents to enjoy,” said Wyong Shire mayor Cr Doug Eaton. “This is a key part of our plan to rejuvenate the Toukley town centre

and increase investor conﬁdence in the area,” mayor Cr Eaton said. The project will see installation of new paving and a vehicle safety barrier along the eastern edge of the car park; as well as fresh new landscaping; and new street furniture

such as seating and shade umbrellas. “We will work with shopkeepers to provide the best possible access during the works and complete the works in a most efﬁcient manner. “There may be some short term disruption

however I think the end result will be fantastic for businesses and residents,” said mayor Cr Eaton. Works are due to be completed by the end of June, weather permitting. Media release, 1 Apr 2014 Wyong Council Media

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New employment guide released he Coalition Government is working to build a stronger more prosperous economy with more jobs by making it easier for small businesses in Dobell to hire new employees with the release of a new employment guide, according to Member for Dobell Ms Karen McNamara.

Ms McNamara said the guide was the latest measure in a suite aimed at assisting small business by reducing red-tape and cutting taxes to keep and generate more jobs. “The guide will help small business owners understand the process and conditions around hiring staff,” Ms McNamara said. “An interactive online learning course has also been developed to help employers improve their skills in hiring and inducting new staff.” Ms McNamara said the new guide added to measures to assist small businesses including a priority Small Business Hotline inside the Fair Work Ombudsman’s ofﬁce.

“The hotline has already ﬁelded 50,000 calls in four months and is helping small business owners to get speedy and accurate advice so that they can get back to running their business. “Small business operators are now able to rely on advice from the Fair Work Ombudsman, without fear of prosecution should the information be incorrect. “We want to make life as easy as possible for small business people, which means they should be able to seek help without the fear of the information they provide being used against them.” Media release, 31 May 2014 Luke Nayna, ofﬁce of Karen McNamara MP

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Water usage concessions provided for kidney disease sufferers yong Council will continue to support customers who are managing treatment for kidney disease at home via the provision of concessions on their water usage bills.

Council’s chief ﬁnancial ofﬁcer Mr Stephen Naven said the concessions allowed kidney patients to manage their treatment at home without the extra burden of large water bills. “It is important we acknowledge there are members of our community who, for the sake of their vital treatment, must use a certain amount of water each day,” he said. “Providing these people a concession on their water bills for the amount of water used in their dialysis machines is a constructive way for council to make a difference. “We also maintain a register of dialysis patients in our Shire so that when

works are scheduled on the water supply system, we can maintain these vital services.” The cost of the concessions to council is around $6,000 per year. The revised policy provides a concession for patients based on the average water used by each treatment type. The policy was developed in consultation with Home Dialysis staff from Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) Kidney Dialysis unit. Manager water and sewer Mr Daryl Mann said Council also provided an additional service to dialysis patients by ﬂushing the mains in identiﬁed areas regularly to ensure water quality

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was always maintained. “Council has a dedicated staff member who has responsibility to ﬂush the water mains in the area of a registered dialysis patient on a weekly basis,” Mr Mann said. “The mains water is also tested at the same time, as is water from the patient’s front garden tap to make sure all is well. “Should we have a report of discoloured water in these areas, we also make it a priority to let the patients know and to get their water clear, as well as everyone else’s, as fast as possible.” Media release, 27 Mar 2014 Wyong Council media

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Hundreds object to boarding house proposal Hundreds of submissions have been lodged against an application to build a $2.6 million boarding house and cafe at 302 Ocean View Rd, Ettalong. Many objections are based on rumours and fears that the boarding house would accommodate drug addicts, alcoholics and people released from prison. In answer to questions from Peninsula News, Gosford Council stated: “There is no evidence that the boarding house will be used as a drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre or similar operation as has been suggested. “At this stage, council does not have information relating to the likely occupants of the boarding house. “The DA has been lodged under Division 3 of State Environmental Planning Policy (Affordable Rental Housing) 2009. “Under the SEPP, there are no requirements in relation the occupants of the boarding house, other than that each room will be occupied by no more than two occupants. “There is no requirement for affordable rental, or for the boarding house to be operated by a social housing provider.”

The development would include a cafe and outdoor seating area and the boarding house which would include a manager’s residence at first and second floor levels and a trafficable roof area. A Statement of Environmental Effects, prepared on behalf of the applicant Simon and Betty Elias - ADG Architects, stated that “careful consideration has been given to the design and layout of the proposed development to ensure that the amenity of the surrounding area will not be compromised and that the work provides a high standard of redevelopment, compatible with and sympathetic to the existing and likely future built and natural environment”. The ground floor would see a cafe on the corner of Ocean View and Ferry Rds, a reception and manager’s office and car parking for 14 vehicles including one disabled space. The first floor would have 14 boarding rooms with individual balconies, each with a kitchenette and bathroom facilities, a common area, terrace and manager’s unit. The second floor would have 15 boarding rooms with balconies, kitchenette, bathroom, common area and terraces. Each room would have a floor

area of approximately 16 metres square excluding the kitchen and bathroom areas. The roof would have a clothes-drying area and recreation area. It would require the demolition of a single storey building comprising three retail tenancies and a cafe and covered courtyard area with a garage and shed structures at the rear along with a clad house. The site is zoned 3(a) Business General under the Gosford Planning Scheme Ordinance, and according to the Statement of Environmental Effects, the development is consistent with the objectives of the zone “in that the development will retain and relocate the retail and cafe components respectively which will continue to provide for the shopping and service needs of the community at a regional district and/or neighbourhood level”. Under the provisions of the Gosford LEP, the site is zoned B2 with which, according to the Statement, the proposed development is consistent in that “it provides opportunity for a broad range of services and facilities to serve the local population”. The statement also claims that the design of the proposed development has had

appropriate regard to crime prevention. “There are limited opportunities for antisocial behaviour within the development and it is likely that the proposed development will present a low crime risk.” It also states that the development is not contrary to the public interest. “The proposed development is consistent with the relevant objectives of the zone and will not have any significant impacts on the environment. “Furthermore, the development is such that it will attract customers to the area, increasing the potential for increased clientele for the existing businesses.” Gosford Council has received hundreds of submissions against the proposal with many stating that the boarding house would provide accommodation for drug addicts, alcoholics and people released from prison who have no accommodation. A submission by Helen and Kelvin Gullivar of Killcare stated that the application was “completely out of context with the area which has developed a delightful village atmosphere over recent years”. A submission by Ettalong resident Catherina Anderson also objected strongly to the

“disturbing news”. Ms Anderson’s submission said she was “shocked that anyone with any brains would decide to build such a facility in Ettalong”. “The boarding house, as I read, will be housed for drug addicts, alcoholics and jail releases. “How am I meant to feel with this kind of element and my three daughters; can you assure their safety?” Killcare resident Mr Robyn Wilmot also lodged an objection and said that Ettalong had a “complete lack of services for these type of people”. “Ettalong itself is a sleepy, quiet retirement-holiday area with only, as far as medical support is concerned, two pharmacies and two local doctors. “The Central Coast itself struggles to meet the heath needs of the general population, with an acute shortage of doctors and other health professionals in most suburbs.” The DA is still being assessed and is on public exhibition for community comment until Monday 3 March. Website, 27 Feb 2014 Development application 44920/2013, Gosford Council

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Chamber says boarding house is inappropriate at Ettalong The Peninsula Chamber of Commerce president Mr Matthew Wales has described the proposed boarding house at Ferry Rd, Ettalong, as inappropriate, following further submissions by the applicant. “We are aware of comments by the applicant that they do not intend for the proposed boarding house to be used as a refuge or halfway house for welfare recipients,” said Mr Wales. “However, this would not preclude the development from being used for this purpose in the future or any subsequent owner utilising the boarding house for social housing. “It remains our position that boarding house accommodation should be located close to support services, social service infrastructure and major public transport nodes. “The applicant has also stated that the proposal will provide

housing for aged and single person households together with students and commuters. “The fact remains that boarding houses are speciﬁcally for lodgers on a short-term basis. “Under the new Gosford LEP 2014, this precludes backpackers’ accommodation, group homes, hotel or motel accommodation, seniors housing or serviced apartments. “These uses are quite different. “Therefore, if the boarding house cannot be used for backpackers, cannot be used as a group home, cannot be used for motel accommodation, cannot be used to house seniors and cannot be used as residential serviced apartments, then the community has genuine reason to ask exactly what the development will be used for. “It is difﬁcult to envisage how the proposal can possibly accommodate seniors or single person households for any extended period of time especially

when the rooms are relatively small being less than 25m2 in area. “It is also difficult to envisage what commuters might use the premises when any commuter from the area would already reside locally and even more difficult to envisage what students might reside in the boarding house when the nearest university is nearly an hour away at Ourimbah. “The applicant has also stated that the impact of the boarding house development will be no different to that of a residential flat building. “It is the Chamber’s view that the impacts are completely different. “Any residential development on the site would much be less intense and require less parking. “Nor could it possibly produce a 60 person population yield on the site. “By their nature, and coupled with bonus provisions for density under the SEPP (Affordable Rental Housing), boarding houses are intense developments that

generally have higher impacts than standard residential developments. “The applicant has also maintained that the development and proposed cafe is in keeping with council’s plans for the waterfront promenade. “The Chamber is not aware of any plans contained in the Ettalong Beach Foreshore Masterplan that includes cafes on the reserve front in this portion of the foreshore upgrade. “The foreshore reserve between Picnic Pde and Ferry Rd has traditionally been used for passive recreation with more active uses adjacent to the Ettalong Beach retail frontage. “The proposal would be incongruous with the passive uses traditionally attributed to this area. “The applicant has also stated that the development will be privately owned and operated and will not receive any government funding or subsidies. “That may be the case at the time of assessment, however,

should approval be granted the applicant is perfectly entitled to apply for a range of government subsidies including the Boarding House Financial Assistance Program together with government subsidised referrals from the Department of Housing or other departments. “This does not preclude subsequent owners of the boarding house to apply for subsidies or take on department referrals as part of any future business plan of operation”. “The Chamber is well aware of how business circumstances can change and whilst assurances can be made in the short term, this is no guarantee that the boarding house may operate in a completely different format in the future,” said Mr Wales. Media release, 6 Mar 2014 Matthew Wales, Peninsula Chamber of Commerce

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Epilepsy awareness emphasised at Wyong Creek PS

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yong Creek Public School celebrated International Epilepsy Awareness Day on Wednesday, March 26.

“Some of the students at our school are impacted by epilepsy and it is important that we are all aware of the difﬁculties epileptics face and how we can help and support them,” said principal Ms Tracey McKeown. Joe Brian, who started kindergarten at Wyong Creek this year, has a type of childhood epilepsy called Doose Syndrome. For more than two years from the age of three, Joe suffered multiple daily seizures, including drop seizures where he would collapse

suddenly to the ﬂoor or ground without warning. “He suffered many bumps and scrapes before we could ﬁt him with his custom made head protector,” said Joe’s parents, Deb and Bernie. “Joey is having a very good run seizure-wise at the moment and is very much enjoying coming to school. “Late last year and earlier this year we were worried he may not be able to attend school at all due to the sheer number of seizures he was having. “We’re not quite sure

what to attribute this good run to but he did start a new medication in January which could be doing the trick for him. “Despite the genetic nature of this syndrome, Joey has a good chance of outgrowing his epilepsy.” His parents hope that his seizures do not return and that he can start catching up with his peers and enjoying all life has to offer. Newsletter, 26 Mar 2014 Tracey McKeown, Wyong Creek Public School

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entral Coast Community College hosted an awards evening on Thursday, April 3, at Mingara Recreation Club.

The event presented the work of students and tutors undertaken in the past 12 months in subjects including IT, business, aged care, beauty therapy and natural therapies. VIPs who attended the event included Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks, Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein and Gosford mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna.

“Congratulations to the students at Central Coast Community College,” said Ms Wicks. “It is an honour to be able to present prizes to the outstanding achievers in the business ﬁeld at the inaugural awards night.” Mayor Cr McKinna said: “Central Coast Community College has been part of our local community for over 30 years, helping to educate,

up-skill and enrich the lives of its students. These awards are a great opportunity to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of students who have excelled in their chosen ﬁeld of study and I commend them all on their great accomplishments.” Media release, 26 Mar 2014 Pip Wilson, Central Coast Community College

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Libraries to host workshops for HSC students uggerah and Lake Haven Libraries will host workshops during Youth Week designed speciﬁcally for HSC students to help them cope with the challenges ahead.

Council’s youth and children’s services librarian Ms Jo Potter said the workshops were designed to help students learn how to manage stress levels and learn how to study effectively. “This is a great opportunity for students to ﬁne tune their study skills and learn how to tame those HSC stress levels,” said Ms Potter. The ﬁrst workshop will be run by Rowan Kunz, an award winning provider of academic mentoring who will focus on effective

exam preparation for the trial HSC exams. “Students who do well in their trial HSC do well in the HSC overall, so this is a great opportunity to really kick-start your HSC study,” Ms Potter said. Qualiﬁed mediation facilitator Ms Pam Northcote will run two relaxation sessions entitled Tips for a stress free HSC. “Managing stress is one of the biggest challenges facing all students, particularly those doing the HSC. “I would urge students

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to come along to these sessions to get some strategies to cope. “You will be glad you did,” said Ms Potter. The ﬁrst workshop, Acing the trial HSC exams-Effective Exam Preparation, will be held on Monday, April 7 at Lake Haven Library. Tips for a stress free HSC will be held on Thursday, April 10, also at Lake Haven Library and on Saturday, April 12, at Tuggerah Library. Media release, 27 Mar 2014 Wyong Council media

Every Face Has a Place akes Grammar-An Anglican School has launched KidsMatter, a mental health and wellbeing framework for primary schools, in support of its focus on student wellbeing.

KidsMatter Primary provides proven methods, tools and support to help schools nurture happy, balanced kids. Through KidsMatter Primary, Lakes Grammar will undertake a number of programs focused on reinforcing a positive school community founded on a sense of belonging and inclusion. This will then be supported by speciﬁc programs around social and emotional learning,

working authentically with parents and families and supporting students who are experiencing mental health difﬁculties. “Our Launch Day on April 1 was fun and highly engaging for the children,” said co-ordinator of student wellbeing K-6 Mr Ralph Johns. “We kicked off with a skit involving a group of teachers in dress-ups which demonstrated how to be considerate of others and then throughout the day

the kids were involved in creating a ﬁnger print tree, friendship bands and dream ﬂags. “The highlight of the day, however, was the wonderful smiley face that our students and their parents created on the school oval in support of our program motto ‘Every Face Has a Place’,” said Mr Johns.

ocal Land Services will host a free workshop at Dooralong on managing horses on Monday, May 5.

The workshop will teach people about grazing behaviour, the management of horses, innovative designs for horse properties and practical solutions for the problems faced by horse owners. The workshop will be conducted by Ms Jane Myers MSc Equine Media release, 2 Apr 2014 (Studies) who is also Beverley Seers, Lakes the author of the CSIRO Grammar-An Anglican School publications Managing

Horses on Small Properties and Horse Safe and co-author of the Sustainable Horse keeping series (2011). Ms Myers has taught horse riding and management for 25 years, including seven years of teaching Equine Studies at Glenormiston College (Melbourne University). The workshop will include: sustainable

property development, water and vegetation protection, manure management, trees and plants, pasture establishment and management, grazing management, horse facilities and pests and requirements for horse owners. Media release, 31 Mar 2014 Carolyn Jenkinson, Local Land Services

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Free festival at San Remo he 16th Going Off At The Swamp (GOATS) Family Festival will be held on Sunday, April 6, at Koala Park, San Remo.

The free festival will see young performers from the early beginnings of the festival who are now bringing their siblings and children back as performers or as part of the audience. Last year saw The Syndicators, younger brother and sister to Australia’s Got Talent winner Joe Robinson, who had performed at GOATS in a previous year. Similarly, Matt Piper who performed in both No Pressure and Screaming Eagle, supported his younger sister Sarah in a duo performance. Adam Eckersley, who performed many years ago as front man of Bluezone, came along to

visit with his wife Brooke McClymont to introduce baby daughter Tiggy to the world of GOATS, as did many others who were once in the “under 25” category but are now older with their own young families. This year Aaron Stevenson, who performed in Bravado and Short Notice at GOATS many years ago and is now in Paper Wolves, is again bringing his 11-year-old sister. Since the festival last year, he has been encouraging her to continue performing and has helped her to make a music video. The festival not only gives young performers a space in which to

display their talents with family and friends, it is a “process” of 12 months between the annual festivals when guidance, mentoring and support of budding young musicians, stage managers, event managers, photographers, reporters, graphic designers, sound engineers and masters of ceremonies, all work towards what is in every sense a celebration of the skills of the region’s young people. The line-up this year sees 48 separate bands and performers entertaining the crowds including some favourites from last year such as Viking metal band from Warnervale, Pagans Realm, young bands No Contribution

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and Enemies With Beneﬁts and a special reunion performance by Supremo. For those with an acoustic preference, there are several solo vocalists including Jacinta Burley, Mischief and Georgina Grimshaw. This year’s festival

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Hair precedes the ﬁnal curtain at memorial hall yong Musical Theatre Company (WMTC) will be the last group to use the Wyong Memorial Hall before demolition begins to allow for construction of the Art House complex.

The WMTC will present ‘Hair’ from Thursday, April 24, until Saturday, May 3. WMTC president Mr Fred Roome said: “It is a privilege to be the last organisation using the space before its demolition.” “The memorial hall has been well used by the community to provide quality arts and entertainment for the Wyong region. “While there is some uncertainty for community arts and performance groups, in particular what space is available during the building process, we are excited about the opportunities that the Art House will bring for WMTC and the region,” said Mr Roome. Karen and Peter Pendleton are taking the reins for the production of ‘Hair’. Musical direction is by Judith Hulson-Calvert, assisted by Ben Ross, with Brooke Garvey providing the choreography for the rock musical. Apart from being a

Tony award winning rock musical, Karen and Peter said the choice of ‘Hair’ was made because many of the social themes such as community, uncertainty and new beginnings examined in ‘Hair’ were also being mirrored by the community during the building of the Art House. “But ‘Hair’ is more than this, ‘Hair’ speaks about a generation,” said Mr and Mrs Pendelton. “It is set in the 60s and follows Claude, his best friend Berger and their roommate Shelia as well as their counter-culture friends ‘The Tribe’. “In particular, ‘Hair’ follows Claude battling his own beliefs while trying to ﬁnd his identity in a changing world. “This is a show that doesn’t shy away from the tough themes of life such as politics, war, drugs, life, sex, revolution, religion, selfawareness, responsibility, truth and sacriﬁce.” Newsletter, 31 Mar 2014 Annette Garvey, WMTC

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Award winning playgrounds at Canton Beach and Blue Haven

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yong Council has won two awards for its state-of-the-art playgrounds at Canton Beach and Bamayi Reserve.

The Parks and Leisure Australia Regional Awards recognise excellence in industry and honour “the people behind the places”. A prerequisite of the award was to demonstrate a working relationship with local communities, involving people in the design, preparation and construction of park projects. Bamayi Reserve, originally McKellar Boulevard Reserve, is located in an isolated pocket of Blue Haven. Its design therefore had to cater for a broad age range and it is now equipped with basketball courts, an open grassed area, play equipment for ages one to 12 years, barbeque and picnic facilities and a shared park. Bamayi Reserve won the State Play Space Award of Excellence for projects under $250,000. Canton Beach’s new park aims to provide inclusive play experiences for visually impaired and wheelchair

bound people and to create opportunities for social interaction. In keeping with universal design principles, the ambitious plan achieved accessibility in 80% of the play equipment and it won the State Play Space Award of Excellence for projects over $250,000. Open space and recreation manager Mr Brett Sherar said the projects were successful due to a strong working relationship between open space and recreation, community planning and partnerships and the local community. “These are play spaces that were created by the community. “Getting people involved encourages a sense of pride and ownership of public facilities,” Mr Sherar said. “We see less grafﬁti and vandalism in parks where community ownership is strong. “We had a local artist running community workshops which

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Sixty sculptural art works on exhibition at Kooindah Waters his year’s Sculpture on the Greens exhibition will run from April 4 and to May 24 at Kooindah Waters Golf and Spa Resort.

Local Central Coast sculptor, Col Henry, is the driving force behind the exhibition thanks to a Wallarah 2 Community Foundation grant he received late last year which enabled him to launch the Wallarah 2 Mentorship Program. The program saw him mentor local emerging artist Kim Vredeveld and assist her to create an art piece which will be unveiled at the Gala Opening at Sculpture on the Greens. Sculpture on the Greens is an initiative which aims to foster the arts on the Central Coast and will feature approximately 60 sculptural art works. “The support of Wallarah 2’s Community Foundation meant we were able to run a mentorship

program to support a local artist, assisting them in bringing their art to fruition,” said Mr Henry. “Thanks to the grant from Wallarah 2, I could provide sculpture classes and assist in the development, design and planned installation of Kim’s sculpture.” Kim, who was introduced to the program by the Wyong Neighbourhood Centre, has been hard at work for more than four months, learning new skills and working towards the delivery of her first major sculpture, which will be showcased at Sculpture on the Greens. Wallarah 2 environment and community manager Mr Peter Smith said: “Sculpture on the Greens has put arts and

Gallipoli’s War Horses remembered launch of the book, Gallipoli’s War Horses-from the Dardanelles to Damascus, will be held at Kooindah Waters on Tuesday, April 8.

Kim Vredeveld working on her sculpture

culture on the events calendar in Wyong.” “It is the reincarnation of the Wyong Arts Festival that ran for close to 40 years. “The 2014 Sculpture on the Greens is set to build on this foundation to deliver a bigger and better event, attracting talented and diverse artists to our area. “We’re thrilled to have the opportunity to play a role in helping

to support a local artist developing their skills. “Working with Col, and having an opportunity to showcase her work at Sculpture on the Greens, will be a valuable stepping stone for Kim. “Sculpture on the Greens is an important cultural asset to the Coast. Media release, 1 Apr 2014 Nerissa Magee, Brilliant Logic

The book, which is being sponsored by Mitavite horse nutritionists, was written by Jill Mather and is the ﬁfth she has written about featuring animals in war, mainly the famous Australian Waler horse. The book launch will almost coincide with the WWI Centenary ANZAC celebration. Gallipoli’s War Horses records almost unknown facts about the use of horses on that rocky peninsular. It also covers large numbers of mules and donkeys used by the Anglo Indian Army.

These animals ferried water, food, ammunition and medical supplies, as well as the dead and wounded. The book is amply illustrated with photographs, drawings, poems and anecdotes. It also touches on Mesopotamia and the famous Battle of Kut. From the Dardanelles to Damascus highlights the use of the famous Waler horses, the Light Horsemen, New Zealand Expeditionary Forces as well as the British Army and other nations. Media release, 1 Apr 2014 Jill Mather

Where do you get it?

Following is a list of all good outlets where you can get your free copy of Wyong Regional Chronicle Bateau Bay Amity (BUPA) Bay Village Information Desk Bay Sports Club Bateau Bay Square Blue Lagoon Caravan Park Library Community Centre Eldersee Village Golden Hind Bowls Club Kiah Lodge Karagi Court McDonalds Men’s Shed Nareen Gardens Nareen Lodge Red Rooster Reynolds Court Hostel Sun Valley Tourist Park Ten Pin Bowling Alley The Entrance Campus The Entrance Leagues Club

Blue Haven Community Centre Primary School

Berkeley Vale Berkeley Vale Campus Village Cellars Chemist Charcoal Chicken, Budgewoi Civic Video Caltex Service Station Lakedge Takeaway Medical Centre Principal Aged Care Primary School Private Hospital Shelley’s Takeaway Swim Centre

Charmhaven Fitness Centre Curves

Blue Bay Caravan Park Takeaway

Budgewoi Body Beat George’s Barber Shop Halekulani Bowling Club Lakes Beach Cafe Soccer Club Tourist Park Walu Caravan Park Buff Point IGA Canton Beach Heritage Village Holiday Park Lakefront Village Sports Club Vietnam Vets Hostel Chain Valley Bay General Store

Chittaway Bay Bottleshop Pharmacy Public School Doyalson RSL Club Forresters Beach 360 Fitness Club Caltex Service Station Retirement Village Liquor Store Gorokan Primary School Medical Centre

Shell Service Station Wallarah Bay Rec Club Seafood Shop Liquorland Tobacconist Chemist Gosford CC Mariners home games Ducks Crossing Publications Imperial Shopping Centre Gwandalan Bowling Club Hamlyn Terrace Palm Springs Village Primary School Uniting Retirement Centre Warnervale Family & Community Centre Kanwal Amcal Pharmacy BYO & Bottle Shop Fill & Carry Fruit Medical Centre Village Pharmacy Oasis Caravan Park Community Centre Hall Wyong Leagues Club Killarney Vale Primary School Killarney Court Hostel Long Jetty Health Care Centre Our Lady of the Rosary School Principal Aged Care & Assisted Living Apartments Pharmacy

Lake Haven Aged Care Hostel Eagle Boys Masonic Village High School KFC Library McDonalds Pizza Hut Red Rooster Lake Haven Castle Blockbuster Lake Haven Shopping Centre Information Desk Newsagents Lake Munmorah Bowling Club Primary School Lakeside Leisure Village Jamaica Blue & Chemist Senior Citizen’s Hall Lisarow High School McDonalds The Orchards Retirement Home Long Jetty Caltex Service Station Chips@The Jetty Hotel Senior Citizens Centre Our Lady of the Rosary School Seafood Plus Bridge Club John’s Pharmacy Civic Video Mannering Park Newsagency

Mardi Community Centre Magenta Shore Golf Course & Resort Norah Head Mitchell Street shops Rockpool Retreat Tourist Park Bowling Club Ourimbah Big Flower Chemsave Community College Admin Building “The Lodge” CRT Gabs Gourmet Takeaway Gardenworld Newsagents Ourimbah Campus Public School Student Essentials Tall Timbers Hotel Tennis Courts Tuggerah Village Caravan Park Thai Takeaway United Service Station University Campus The Hub University Campus Library University Campus Student Essentials San Remo Northlakes Pharmacy Newsagent Northlakes High School Northlakes Primary School Neighbourhood Centre Northlakes Tavern Neighbourhood Centre

Shelley Beach Golf Club Surf Life Saving Club Cafe Tacoma Hopetown Special School Kooindah Waters The Entrance 7-11 Service Station Browse About Community & Neighbourhood Centre Centrelink Diggers Lakes Hotel Library Newsagent Oaks Waterfront Resort Public School The Greens Bowling Club Tourist Information Centre Waldorf Apartments Jimbo’s Seafood KFC Vinnies The Entrance North Dunleith Caravan Park Toowoon Bay Bottle Shop Newsagency Surf Life Saving Club Takeaway Shop Tourist Park Toukley / Noraville All Over Beauty and Nails Art Gallery Aquatic Centre Beachcomber Resort East Toukley

Newsagency K-Cee’s Cafe Library Green Bean Cafe Primary School Nachel’s Takeaway Noraville General Store & Takeaway Noraville Pharmacy Retirement Village RSL St Mary’s Public School Senior Citizens Community Hall Toukley Family Practice Salvos Tobacconist Tuggerah Anytime Fitness Cafe Pennoz Caltex Service Station Caravan Park Club Tuggerah High School Hungry Jacks Loot Homewares Library McDonalds Medical Centre Metro Service Station PRP Paciﬁc Diagnostic Imaging Romi’s Cafe RSPCA Coffee Shop St Peter’s Catholic High School The Edge Newspower Supanews Terry White Chemist Senior Citizens Centre Tuggerawong Cadonia Road Metro Caravan Park\ Don Small/ Tuggerawong

If you would like your outlet added to this list please let us know - see contact details Page 2

Retirement Village Service Station Tumbi Umbi BP Service Station Chemist Outlet Pharmacy Clare Mace Metro Service Station Clare Mace Takeaway Glengara Retirement Village KBT Neighbourhood Hub KFC McDonalds Mingara Recreation Club St John Fischer Catholic School Tumbi Campus of Tuggerah Lakes College Wadalba Bottlemart Casualty Wyong Hospital Dam Hotel Palm Springs Village Wyong Hospital Warnervale See Hamlyn Terrace Watanobbi BP Service Station Community Centre Pet & Produce Wyong Golf Club Woongarrah Hockey Fields Warnervale Gardens Wyee Nursery Mini Market

Wyongah Newsagents General Store Wyong Alberts Cafe Blooms Chemist Bowling Club Carmichaels’ Corner Store Harrisons Health and Beauty Pharmacy High School Hooked on Flowers IGA (Cutler Centre) Legends Bakery Meander Village Pride Mowers Public School RSL Club St Cecilia’s Catholic School St James Anglican Church TAFE Library & Canteen Tennis Club Race Course Wyong District Museum Wyong Family History Group Cottage Wyong North Cellars Wyong Village Centre Wyong Council Jolly Pelican Pizza in the Pan Courthouse

Out & About

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Youth Week activities in the Shire number of activities will be held in the Wyong Shire for National Silverwood from Take people who have made PCYC on Saturday, April Youth Week, a time to celebrate and recognise the value of young 3, Daniel and William things happen,” said 12. Workshops to help Clarke from Tears in the mayor Cr Eaton. Australians to their communities.

Youth Week runs from April 4 to 13 this year with the theme ‘Our Voice, Our Impact’. Mayor Cr Doug Eaton said he was conﬁdent the theme would resonate with young people in Wyong Shire. “Youth unemployment is a huge challenge for us here in the Shire,” said mayor Cr Eaton. “It is important that we all stand up and say loud(ly) and clear(ly) that our young people deserve job opportunities, education and a future here on the Coast.” Mayor Eaton is also encouraging the Shire’s

young people to get out and enjoy themselves this Youth Week. “I never miss the GOATS festival,” said mayor Cr Eaton “I know I am not the only one, as this fantastic local event keeps growing in popularity each year. “There will be more than 40 bands and artists, cultural performances, roaming entertainers, art, stalls, markets and all the fun of side show alley. “It is not to be missed.” Other Youth Week events include the Impact Youth Forum at Council’s Civic Centre, hosted by the Wyong Action Team

The Wyong Diary For events in post code areas 2258, 2259, 2261, 2262 and 2263

Friday April 4

Sunday April 13

The Angels, Doyalson RSL, 7:30pm Sculpture on the Greens exhibition, Kooindah Waters

Central Coast Charity Quilt Craft Show, Wyong Race Club, 9:30am-3pm

Sunday April 6 GOATS Festival, Koala Park, San Remo, 9am-5pm

Monday April 7 ARPRA meeting, Lake Munmorah Bowling Club, 10:30am

Wednesday April 9 Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea, Wyong Milk Factory, 10am11:30am

Thursday April 10 Central Community open day

Coast College

Saturday April 12 Central Coast Charity Quilt Craft Show, Wyong Race Club, 9:30am-3pm

Tuesday April 15 Charcoal drawing workshop, Hamlyn Terrace Community Centre, 10am-12pm Free Easter Family Community Day, Kanwal Community Centre, 10am-2pm, free

Wednesday April 16 Charcoal drawing workshop, Hamlyn Terrace Community Centre, 10am-12pm

Saturday April 19 Summerland Kings, Wallarah Bay Recreation Club, 8pm

Thursday April 24 Hair performance, Wyong Memorial Hall, 8pm

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.

(WAT) on Tuesday, April 8, with youth leaders from a number of local high schools in attendance. There will be presentations from Tim

Jungle and ﬁlmmaker Jason van Genderen. “This forum will show young people how they can make a difference to the world around them and have their voices heard from inspiring

There will also be an open day at Ourimbah Campus on Tuesday, April 8, from 11am, a Youth Slam at the Oasis Youth Centre on April 9 and a carnival with live music at the Bateau Bay

students survive the HSC will be held at local libraries. Media release, 27 Mar 2014 Wyong Council media

Not for Proﬁt Organisations

Bushwalking

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

National Parks Association Central Coast Twice weekly bush walks on the Central Coast and further afield, varying distances and grades of difficulty. Explore, enjoy scenery, fauna, floral, history. Keep fit and make friends. 4389 4423 & 4332 7378

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

Animal Care Central Coast Cat Care $20 Desexing Special Cats only No Pedigrees 4388 6448 4325 3163

Community Groups 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 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 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 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

Health Groups Alcoholics Anonymous If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, that’s our business. Meet every Sat - Progress Hall Ronald Ave, Wyoming 8pm 4323 3890 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

www.gurdjieff.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 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

Wrap with Love Knitting blankets for cold humanity. Knitted blankets warm the heart of those who give and those who recieve. Donations of 8ply yarn gratefully received. Longjetty: 4333 4353 Toukley 4399 3351 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

Garden Clubs 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 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

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 www.grow.net.au

GROW Groups meet weekly all year round ParaQuad Specialist healthcare products delivered to your door, for all your continence, wound care and respiratory and nutrition requirements Professional Clinic Support available 1300 886 601 www.brightsky.com.au g y

Music Soundwaves Men’s acapella 4 part harmony chorus - all ages 7pm Mon Central Coast Leagues Club John 0413 276 698 j jbthomson51@gmail.com @g

Probus Clubs 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 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

Special Interest 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 Gosford NSW 2250 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 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 @

Travel 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 Deidre 43889435 www.friendshipforcecentralcoast.asn.au

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