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Toukley Library outdoor renovations completed o celebrate the completion of renovations to its outside area, Toukley Library held an opening on Tuesday, December 2.

The day included preschool story time, free face painting, a free barbeque lunch provided by the Gorokan – Kanwal Lions Club, singing from the Toukley Public School Choir and a sale of ex library stock items. The communityfriendly outdoor space connects Toukley Library, Toukley Community Hall and Merry Makers Central Coast providing residents and community groups with a valuable new recreational resource. Wyong Council’s section manager Library Services Ms Andrea Edwards said she was thrilled with the creatively designed decking that improves access for the disabled and transforms the area into a dynamic community precinct. “Staff and members love the changes, it has lifted the entire area and made Toukley Library lighter, brighter and more user-friendly, and it’s now much easier to get around with a stroller or wheelchair,” Ms Edwards said.

“This space takes the library into the open air, with convenient inbuilt seating under a gum tree

canopy inviting residents to sit and read or chat, and it is also an ideal space for community

events. “We can now open our north facing library doors so that members

can sit and read outdoors or connect to our free WiFi using their devices or ours,” said Ms Edwards.

Wyong Council contributes 90% of library funding and invested $165,000 in this project. Council’s mayor Cr Doug Eaton, who was at the event, said: “Christmas has come a few weeks early for Toukley with the newly rebuilt Canton Beach to open shortly, the Norah Head Boat Ramp nearing completion and the cinema complex at Lake Haven opening on 11 December along with this dynamic new community precinct.” “Council’s investment in this project reflects our commitment to building a vibrant and connected Shire, and to building community capacity to engage in social and economic growth opportunities. “Libraries are important community resources, they encourage lifelong learning and connect residents to a wealth of knowledge and technology. “It is essential that we secure adequate state funding to ensure libraries can meet the needs of modern users as active public spaces that foster social interaction as much as they do education and learning.” Media release, 26 Nov 2014 Wyong Council media

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Wyong services directory Ambulance, Police, Fire 000 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Organisations Aboriginal Legal Service 8842 8000 Community Options 4351 3388 Bungree Aboriginal Association 4397 7700 Mingaletta 4342 7515 Aboriginal Home Care 4321 7215 Drug & Alcohol rehab 4388 6360 Respite Care Options 4351 3388 Eleanor Duncan Aboriginal Health 4351 1040 Darkinjung Local Land Council 4351 2930

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

Animal Rescue

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

Family and Relationships Parents Helpline 132 055 Oasis Youth Centre 4353 9799 Horizons (For families) 4351 5008 Interrelate - Family Relationships 1300 736 966

Health

Wires 1300 094 737

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

Counselling Mensline - talk with a bloke 1300 789 978 Lifecare Family Services 1300 130 225 CatholicCare: 4356 2600 Relationship Australia: 1300 364 277 Interrelate: 1800 449 118

Community Women’s Health Centre 4351 1152

Problems, Habits & Addiction G-Line Telephone Counsel 1800 633 635 Gamblers Anonymous 9726 6625 Alcoholics Anonymous 4323 3890 Narcotics Anonymous 4325 0524 Quitline 131 848

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

Coast Community Centre 4325 3510 Horizons Family Services 4351 5008 Meals on Wheels Wyong - 4333 6942 Department of Community Services Wyong - 4352 6500 The Salvation Army 4325 5733 Samaritans Emergency Relief 4393 2450 St Vincent De Paul Society HELPLINE 4323 6081

Lifeline - 24 hr. 13 11 14 Suicide Helpline 1800 191 919 Kids Helpline 1800 551 800 Parents Helpline 13 20 55 Indigenous Call Centre 136 380 Family Relationship Advice Line 1800 050 321

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such as a smoking ceremony,” said Ms Hodgetts. Aboriginal and non-aboriginal staff of Office of Environment and Heritage and National Parks

Call it Correa Bay Rd, say residents Ninety-ﬁve residents of Woy Woy Rd, between Rawson

Rd, the proposed new bridge and the intersection at Woy Woy Creek in Woy Woy, have asked that their section of road be renamed Correa Bay Rd. As signatures to a petition, they said they believed the name change would avoid the present confusion with Woy Woy Rd, Kariong, and would better reflect the nature of the road which runs

along the shoreline of Correa Bay. They said it would be more appropriate for a road which will no longer be a major road to Woy Woy and would be clearer for emergency responses and other public services, including for mail delivery. It would create a greater sense of community; and comply with the general principles of the Geographical Names Board NSW. Gosford Council has noted the petition. Gosford Council agenda P.38, 25 Nov 2014

and Wildlife Service worked with Darkinjung to prepare the sites. The remains were found at two different locations on the Central Coast with one set, male, found in

1958 on dunes at Shelly Beach. The remains of a female were found at Pretty Beach, date unknown. The remains were handed to

police and when it was found they were not the result of foul play they were given to the Shellshear Museum at Sydney University. Investigation indicated the Aboriginal remains dated back prior to European contact. Office of Environment and Heritage cultural heritage officer Mr Brad Welsh said it was an ongoing process to work closely with indigenous communities to return remains and artefacts to their ancestral custodians. “The Office is proud to provide support to communities and facilitate the repatriation of ancestral remains and artefacts,” he said. The remains have been laid to rest in their country in Bouddi National Park and Tuggerah Nature Reserve at special, secret places. Up until the late 1940s, aboriginal remains were removed from graves and burial sites, as well as hospitals and prisons. Thousands of remains were sent to museums and scientific institutions throughout Europe and elsewhere. They also formed part of the collections of Australia’s major natural Office of Environment and Heritage history museums established in the mid-19th Century. Media release, 18 Nov 2014 Susan Davis, NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service

Local districts top renovations list Local districts of Box HeadMacMasters Beach and Umina-Booker Bay-Patonga have been named as two of the top 10 NSW regional areas for renovations in the past year. The Renovation Report issued by the Westpac bank listed the areas as sixth and ninth in the 12 months to August. The areas recorded a total

spend of $6 million and $8 million respectively. “Favourable market conditions across Australia means that many home owners have seen the value of their properties rise,” said Westpac general manager of retail banking Ms Gai McGrath. “As a result, one quarter of Australians have been able to borrow more to extend or improve their home and stay in their preferred location rather than

The pass, which is valid until August 2015, permits entry to two adults and two children. Visitors to the Dubbo zoo will have the opportunity to see the new female hippo calf named Kibibi born in September. To win the family past to Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo, write your name, address and phone number on the back of an envelope and send to Wyong Regional Chronicle Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo competition PO Box 1056, Gosford, NSW, 2250, by the close of business Wednesday, December 17. The winners of last edition’s Wyong Regional Chronicle Foresight and Perseverance competition were Donna Russell of Lake Haven, E A and E Pickel of Tumbi Umbi, Maree Sulter of Mt White, Charlie Saliba of Budgewoi, Gina Robertson of East Gosford and Maddy Parker of Kanwal. Prize winners may be required to pick up their prize from our Gosford office. Entries may be passed on to prize providers for marketing purposes.

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Aboriginal woman’s remains repatriated The remains were found at Pretty Beach around 50 years ago. They have been brought back to the Central Coast, together with the remains of an aboriginal man found at Shelly Beach, from the Sydney University’s Shellshear Museum as part of a Darkinjung Land Council repatriation program. The remains were laid to rest with traditional cultural practices. The repatriation is a result of Office of Environment and Heritage, National Parks and Wildlife Service, Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council and Guringai Tribal Link working together to identify appropriate sites. The repatriation included undertaking a number of traditions so that the process was carried out in a respectful and culturally meaningful way. Land Council representative Ms Sharon Hodgetts said the ceremonies were conducted with an initiated elder and were an opportunity to afford these ancestors recognition and dignity. “The repatriation includes bringing remains back to their country and undertaking appropriate cultural practices

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The remains of an aboriginal woman which date before European settlement have been repatriated to Bouddi National Park.

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moving elsewhere. “While the majority (64 per cent) of renovators still finance their home improvements through savings, more than one in four (26 per cent of those aged 1854) are choosing to finance their renovations by increasing or topping up their home loan,” said Ms McGrath. Media release, 24 Nov 2014 Patrice Calopedos, Map and Page

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Instant protest against ABC and SBS cuts ver 65 people turned out in Gosford on Monday, November 24, to protest the Abbott Government’s recently announced budget cuts to the ABC and SBS.

The rapidly organised protest took place outside the ABC 92.5 studios in Gosford at 8am, with approving horn beeps from passing drivers on their way to work. Event organiser Mr Jack Lloyd said he was pleased with the turnout. “To get so many people early on a Monday morning really speaks to the widespread anger at these cuts,” he said. “Tony Abbott said there would be no cuts, and now he is cutting a quarter of a billion dollars.” The assembly was addressed by local Friends of the ABC chapter president Mr Klaas Woldring. “How is it possible that a

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crowd. “It is ridiculous that we have a government that is so dishonest, so

opportunistic, and so absolutely incompetent,” said Mr Woldring. The rally was also

attended by the Central Coast Labor candidates for the upcoming state election.

o celebrate cele the completion of comp renovations area, to its outside outs Library Toukley held an op opening on Tuesday, De December 2.

The day in included preschool story time, free paintin face painting, a free lunc provided barbeque lunch by the Goroka Gorokan – Kanwal Lions Club Club, singing Tou from the Toukley Public School Choir and a sale of ex library sstock items. The ccommunityfriendly outdoor space outd connects Toukley Library, Toukley Community Hall and Merry Makers Make Central Coast providing C providi residents and groups annndd community commun with new ith thh a valuable valu recreational recreatio ati tiion ional rresource. Council’s W Wyong section manager se Libraryy S Services Ms er Andrea said drea rrea eaa Edwards Edw she with he was thrilled th the tthh creatively creativel designed decking that improves access for the th disabled and transforms the transfo area into a dynamic community precinct. pr “Staff f and members love the changes, it has chan lifted the entire enti area and made Toukle Toukley Library lighter, brighter and brig more user-friendly, and user-fr it’s now muc much easier to “This space takes the canopy inviting residents events. can sit and read outdoors get around with wi a stroller library into the open air, to sit and read or chat, “We can now open or connect to our free Wior wheelchair,” Ms with convenient inbuilt and it is also an ideal our north facing library Fi using their devices or wheelch Edwards said. said seating under a gum tree space for community doors so that members ours,” said Ms Edwards.

Media release, ov 2014 24 Nov Patrick Norman

ABC Radio safe for now enator for NSW Deborah O’Neill said she feared the Central Coast Tony Abbott has gone from would once again bear the brunt of the Abbott Government’s telling Australians there cost slashing after ABC managing director Mark Scott revealed would be ‘no cuts to the the region would not be immune from cuts to the national broadcaster. ABC or SBS’ to slashing

Mr Scott told a Senate Estimates Committee hearing he could not guarantee the Central Coast’s vital ABC hub would escape the $254 million funding cuts Tony Abbott

has planned across the organisation . Senator O’Neill said that this was a unique service where commercial radio was just not a viable alternative. “The ABC doesn’t just

provide news, current affairs and entertainment for the people of the Central Coast, it is the community’s go-to network for important safety and emergency information. “In a little over a year,

more than half a billion dollars from our national broadcasters. “The region covered by ABC Central Coast is geographically, culturally and economically distinct from metropolitan Sydney

to the south and Newcastle to the north. “It serves an audience of more than 300,000 people, and it’s time our community let Tony Abbott know what we think of his twisted priority to cut such a vital information highway on the Coast,” she said. The launch of the new ABC Radio Central

Coast studio, scheduled heduled for November 20, 0, was postponed with noo new launch date scheduled uled as yet.

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“The ABC keeps eps us thinking, it is vital for the life of our community,” munity,” said Labor candidate ate for Gosford Ms Kathy Smith. mith. Labor candidate te for Terrigal Mr Jeff Sundstrom ndstrom said: “ABC is a national institution, it’s not ot just about Bananas in Pyjamas, yjamas, it’s a vital news source.” rce.” “When you cut the he ABC, our democracy loses es out,” he said. The protest echoes similar rallies held over the weekend in Sydney ey and Melbourne. Opposition Leader Bill Shorten attended ed the Melbourne Rally. “Our ABC has always been here for us,” said Mr Shorten. “It is now time for or us to be there for the ABC,” BC,” he said. Mr Lloyd agreed: d: “The hhee Central Coast is behind hind d tthe h ABC, and I’m glad wee could show that today.” mature nation like Australia with good education ends up with this kind of government?” he asked the

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EPA fine Thomas Paul Rezoning of Aboriginal Constructions Pty Ltd Land Council land proposed

land rezoning application from the Darkinjung Local Aboriginal uggerah company Thomas Paul Constructions (TPC) Pty Ltd Land Council (LALC) will be forwarded to the Department of has been issued with a $1,500 penalty notice by the Environment Planning and Environment (DPE) to seek permission to proceed Protection Authority (EPA) for failing to comply with a Clean- in the preparation of a Planning Proposal to amend the Wyong LEP. Up Notice relating to illegally dumped waste at a property in Wollombi The rezoning would Rd, Greta Main, near Cessnock. allow for low density

The EPA first inspected the site on Lots 52 and 53 in September last year following a report from Cessnock Council. After an investigation the EPA took action to shut the site down by issuing a Clean-Up Notice to TPC who were observed by EPA officers entering and dumping waste at the site. This Clean-Up Notice was not complied with so the EPA has now issued the company with a $1,500 fine. The company has also been prohibited from depositing any more waste at the site. EPA regional waste compliance manager Mr Rob Hogan said that more waste appears to have been illegally dumped at the site

since the initial clean-up notice was issued in March, and the EPA is appealing for any information about trucks entering or leaving the site or details of anyone illegally landfilling at the site. “This site is not a licensed waste facility which means there are no environmental controls or measures in place to protect against possible air and land pollution so it is important that we stop any further illegal dumping and take action to get this waste removed to a licensed facility,” Mr Hogan said. “A lot of the waste found on the site could also have been taken to a recycling yard for reuse including timber, plastic, glass bottles, bricks, metal and concrete,

which makes this dump particularly frustrating. “The EPA wants to ensure those responsible for the further dumping of the waste are identified and penalised, which is why we are appealing to local eyes and ears on the ground to provide us with any information that we can follow up as part of our investigations. “This can be done anonymously 24 hours a day by either calling or emailing the Environment Line. “In the meantime the EPA is continuing other lines of investigation and is considering its options for further regulatory action.” Media release, 2 Dec 2014 EPA

residential housing of approximately 620 lots on the Pacific Highway at Lake Munmorah and the Pacific Highway and Kanangra Dr, Crangan Bay. If approved by the DPE, further technical investigations such as environmental assessments, bushfire and infrastructure capability will commence. Community and government agency consultation will be undertaken and the results will be reported back to Wyong Council. Council will also write to the Minister for the Central Coast advising of council’s support for new residential housing in the Shire’s north and

request his advice as to the government’s commitment for implementing the Clinical Services Plan for Wyong Shire and Wyong Hospital. Mayor Cr Doug Eaton said: “This proposal represents more growth for our Shire and we

need to ensure there are services available to meet their needs, particularly health services, and we need a commitment from the State Government that they will be delivered.” Media statement, 26 Nov 2014 Wyong Council media

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2031 Your Future Central Coast yong Council has prepared a comprehensive response to the discussion paper titled ‘2031 Your Future Central Coast’.

Council has reviewed the Department of Planning and Environment discussion paper, including information and statistics about the region and the actions required to deliver the growth needed on the Central Coast over the next 20 years. The key components of Wyong Councils’ submission include: 1. The Regional Growth Plan should recognise and support the extensive strategic growth planning already undertaken by Wyong Shire Council, particularly the North Wyong Shire Structure Plan (NWSSP) and the Settlement Strategy; 2. The Regional Growth Plan should include the potential of a Central Coast Boundary extension to the North; 3. The Regional Growth and Infrastructure Plan (RGIP) should align with the NWSSP and Wyong Settlement Strategy; 4. The plan should support flexibility and diversity in housing forms and support a range of minimum lot sizes particularly for rural

residential zones; 5. Reinforce centre development and restrict ‘out of centre’ development; 6. Recognise Tuggerah-Wyong as a significant Regional Centre; 7. Create greater connectivity within the region through provision of the Link Rd, airport development, an entry/ exit ramp to and from the M1 at Alison Rd, Wyong, and an additional Tuggerah Lakes crossing to the Central Coast’s key tourist destination, The Entrance; 8. Support for infrastructure, particularly for key catalyst projects such as: a. The proposed Central Coast Regional Airport – to better connect the region’s 320,000 people (the ninth largest urban area in Australia); b. The Link Rd., a key piece of infrastructure connecting Warnervale Town Centre with Wyong. This area will be developed to include a range of facilities including the university/ education precinct,

community facilities, open space and rapidly developing residential areas; c. The Porters Creek Stormwater Management Scheme – to manage the impacts of development in the catchment of Porters Creek Wetland and to enable land already zoned for employment purposes within the Wyong Economic Zone (WEZ) to proceed; d. Establishment of the Warnervale Town Centre train station and surrounding development; e. Establishment of a university within Wyong Business and Educational Precinct; f. The retention of the existing Warnervale village railway station; g. The implementation of the high speed train network between Sydney, the Central Coast and Newcastle. This network should also take into consideration the need for a potential station in the north of the Shire to service the Wyong Regional Airport and future populations in the north of the Shire.

The proposed station at Ourimbah, although supported, does not provide this opportunity; h. Provision of, or funding for, train or additional bus shuttle services between railway stations and destinations (local centres, attractions); i. Upgrade Wyong Hospital to provide services to match the needs of the growing community; and, j. The establishment of a Regional Sporting Complex at Tuggerah. Priority areas within the RGIP need to be established which clearly link or prioritise areas which can best utilise existing infrastructure. The development of new land should only be prioritised where existing infrastructure is available, or there is a forward funding program established for new infrastructure. It is essential that all levels of government work together to deliver a clear development framework for the region. This needs to be based on supporting growth of the Central Coast and give consideration to constraints such as servicing, infrastructure and environmental

considerations. There must be a resolved planning position regarding the extent of development which is linked to prioritised infrastructure delivery and that the planning controls match the desired outcome. This approach will seek to deliver a greater level of certainty to the development industry, in terms of development outcomes, encourage development and attract investment. A monitoring program will be required to ensure that actions and targets set by the RGIP are met. Particularly, it is essential that residential land release is matched by a corresponding increase in employment activity. Development incentives and lead-in infrastructure may need to be put in place to ensure that these outcomes are delivered. There are numerous references throughout the discussion paper to the year 2031 (17 years from 2014) and a 20 year time frame. These periods appear to be interchangeable throughout the paper with regard to expected population growth, number of new dwellings,

jobs etc. Future documentation should clearly articulate whether they have a 17 year or a 20 year horizon. Wyong seeks to promote the Central Coast in line with community aspirations for an attractive and sustainable region. To support the community we need to provide all levels of education, grow jobs, encourage investment, promote the areas of natural value and tourism assets and improve the vibrancy of centres. Council is committed to streamline the development process and to attract investment to the region. Wyong Regional Chronicle will feature the six chapters of the submission in future editions. The six chapters to be serialised comprise: Central Coast Regional Boundaries; Housing and Population Growth; Jobs and Economic Opportunities; Transport and Connectivity; Infrastructure Needs; and, Environment. Your Future: Central Coast Wyong Council Submission, December 2014

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51 council Service assists properties to be sold thousands of tenants he sale of four parcels of land has been authorised by Wyong Council.

The land is considered surplus to the community and council’s needs. The properties were identified during stage three of a review of council’s operational property portfolio by staff within council’s Property Development Unit, which began in January. The properties authorised for sale are: Lot 3042 Bellwood Close, Tuggerah; 45W Pacific Highway, Tuggerah; 118 Sparks Rd, Warnervale;

and, 31 Aldenham Rd, Warnervale. This stage completes the review of all 1,335 council-owned operational properties, with 51 approved for sale as part of the process. Council has agreed contracts for sale for five surplus properties to date, with a value of $997,500. Mayor Cr Doug Eaton said: “This has been a very sensible review to ensure the land we are retaining is for the best

use of the community.” “We have been very selective about the properties we have sold with the overwhelming majority staying in council’s hands. “We will use the funds from the properties we have sold to deliver better outcomes for our community.” Media statement, 26 Nov 2014 Wyong Council media

Glenda Morris, Lisa Ashby, David Mehan (Chairperson), Sidonie Gnauck (Manager) and Evelyn Johnston

Council underspends by $5.5 million yong Council has adopted its 2013/14 Annual Report which reflects on activities undertaken over the 2013/14 financial year.

This year saw council realise its second successive year in the black, achieving a surplus of $5.5 million for the year ending 30 June 2014; focus on delivering essential services with $34 million spent on road upgrades and renewal including the two biggest upgrades at Minnesota Rd and Warnervale Rd; the $1 million replacement of the Tumbi Creek Bridge; 6,600 tonnes of litter collected from Gross Pollutant Traps; and $9.7 million spent in addressing the

infrastructure backlog through funding from the 6.9% Special Rate Variation (SRV). Other notable achievements include commencement of The Art House and development of a Cinema Complex at Lake Haven. Mayor Cr Doug Eaton said: “We are back on the road to long term financial sustainability, achieving a surplus for the second year in a row.” “We’ve struck the right balance in investing in the services that meet the needs of residents now

and into the future without wasteful spending. “We are getting back to basics with record spending on roads, are on track with our SRV projects and are cleaning up our lakes for the enjoyment of the community. “We are continuing to attract significant development and investment in our area that will result in 10,000 local jobs for our community.” Media statement, 26 Nov 2014 Wyong Council media

n the week of December 1, the Central Coast branch of the Tenants’ Advice and Advocacy Service, based in Wyong, celebrated 20 years of continuous funding to the Service under the Tenants’ Advice and Advocacy Program from Fair Trading NSW.

The funding means the Service is able to assist tenants free of charge. Speaking to an average of 30,000 tenants annually, the Service has helped tenants resolve differences with landlords and understand renting laws since 1994. NSW Fair Trading Minister Mr Matthew Mason-Cox said: “This is such an important resource for tenants in NSW. “NSW Fair Trading is proud of its association with the Tenancy Advice and Advocacy Service and the work it is doing to empower tenants. “To provide a continuous community service for 20 years is a significant milestone and I congratulate the services and their staff for their

continued dedication to ensuring all tenants are able to exercise their rights,” said Mr MasonCox. Tenants’ Union of NSW executive officer Ms Julie Foreman admitted that when a person was renting, the law could be difficult to understand. “Thankfully, there’s a local Tenants’ Advice and Advocacy Service who will be on your side,” she said. “They’ll always give you clear advice on your rights and responsibilities and tell you what you need to know to help resolve a tenancy dispute.” In the past 20 years, the Service has spoken to about 500,000 tenants and provided advice, assistance and

representation. The Central Coast Tenants’ Advice and Advocacy Service has assisted 25,000 tenants since inception. Central Coast Tenants’ Advice and Advocacy Service manager Sidonie Gnauck said: “In about 85% of cases where a tenant is at risk of homelessness, we’ve been able to prevent eviction and help got their tenancy back on track. “When this happens, everybody wins, the tenant is housed, the landlord is getting the rent paid again and there’s less call on charities and homelessness services.” Media release, 2 Dec 2014 Sidonie Gnauck, Central Coast Tenants’ Advice and Advocacy Service Inc.

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Central Coast and Lake Macquarie – November 2014

Supporting The Lakes Surf Patrol

Message from the General Manager Welcome to the ﬁnal Community News for 2014. Our Power Stations have been busy this year with works and activities that we are sharing with you in this edition. The NSW Government’s planned sale of Delta’s Central Coast assets is ongoing. Sale activities are still underway and the sale of Colongra and Vales Point is proposed to be ﬁnalised in 2014. Delta is proud of our relationship with our neighbours and this year is undertaking Primary School presentations starting at Mannering Park aimed at helping children be Safety Smart in the neighbourhood near our power stations. A broader safety program will be rolled out in neighbouring schools in the future. With the holiday season approaching we want to make sure that the community is safe by not entering Delta fenced land without approval or supervision.

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The Lakes Surf Life Saving Club patrol captains and patrol vice-captains were the lucky recipients of a Delta sponsorship that purchased 20 waterproof patrol jackets. The purchase of the jackets is timely with the ﬁrst patrols of the season beginning on Lakes Beach. The distinctive red and yellow, water and windproof heavy duty jackets will keep the club’s most committed patrolling members warm and dry on days of inclement weather while they are on patrol or during lifesaving operations or on an emergency call. Lakes Beach is patrolled from late September though to Anzac Day each year and relies on the ongoing commitment of its volunteer patrol team to keep the beach one of the safest on the Central Coast. Delta has supported the club since 2004.

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In October, Wyong Shire Council approved the development application for the demolition of Munmorah. Munmorah Power Station has already been decommissioned, made safe and secure. After the sale of Colongra and Vales Point is ﬁnalised, Munmorah Power Station will be transferred to the NSW Government who will manage the demolition project.

Delta Electricity’s biomass co-firing program at Vales Point won a Highly Commended in the NSW Government’s 2014 Green Globe Awards at a gala ceremony at NSW Parliament House. The awards recognise outstanding examples of environmental innovation, leadership and performance across the state. The biomass co-firing program has reduced the station’s reliance on coal and reduced its carbon emissions intensity by more than 5% demonstrating that biomass co-firing provides a reliable base load option producing 37,000MWh of electricity in 13/14.

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I also wish you and your families all a safe and happy summer and holiday season.

Approval for Munmorah Demolition

ENVIRONMENT

“We are honoured to receive recognition of our innovation in a program that delivered an increase in the use of biomass with a reduction in carbon intensity at Vales Point of more than 5% with minimal investment,” said Delta Chief Executive Greg Everett.

The Vales Point ‘A’ Station demolition was completed earlier this year and we are installing a Heritage Plaque on the grassed area near the VP visitor’s car park. We encourage you to come by and read about our proud history.

Glenn Sharrock General Manager Central Coast

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OPERATIONS

The major outages of Vales Point Unit 5 and Unit 6, held during September and October this year, have been successfully completed. The unit outages were major undertakings for the Central Coast. Many Delta employees and contractors made signiﬁcant contributions in the months of planning and during the outages. Around 2,000 permanent and outage contractors were onsite working with Delta teams to complete the outage.

Delta is the proud major sponsor of the Lake Macquarie Council School Environment Awards. Delta presented prizes to the overall High School winner St Mary’s High School, Gateshead who planted more than 2,000 trees and shrubs. The tiny Awaba Public School (seen here with their veggie patch) took out the overall Primary School category by showing an outstanding commitment to improving their school environment. Congratulations also to Kahibah Public School for winning the Water Category by demonstrating principles of water preservation throughout the school by collecting water from the school roof for reuse.

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Call for referendums Minister for Employment visits the shire to decide on privatisation abor Candidate for The Entrance Mr David Mehan has challenged all Central Coast politicians to support Labor’s legislation requiring the NSW Government to take the privatisation of electricity and water assets to voters through a referendum.

Mr Mehan said the State Energy and Water Utilities Protection (Referendum) Bill 2014 has been introduced into the NSW Parliament by Labor to ensure that our electricity and water assets are not able to be privatised without the approval of the majority of the people of NSW. “The Baird Liberal Government has said it plans to privatise our electricity poles and wires after the next election,” said Mr Mehan. “There is only one way that the Liberals can claim they have a mandate for the privatisation of the state’s electricity network

and that is through a dedicated referendum held outside of an election campaign. “The electricity network represents decades of public investment in infrastructure that returns over a billion dollars each year to pay for building and maintaining schools, hospitals, roads and pays the wages of teachers, nurses and police. “These are valuable public assets and the future of these assets should be determined by the people of NSW through a referendum. “Once these assets are sold, they are gone - along

with all the financial benefits to the people of NSW to pay for essential services like schools, hospitals and roads. “The Auditor General confirmed earlier this week that the state’s electricity assets return $1.7 billion per year to the NSW budget to fund essential infrastructure and services. “Under the Liberals’ plan to privatise the assets, this money would be handed over for a profit to a private company,” said Mr Mehan. Media release, 14 Nov 2014 David Mehan, Labor Candidate for The Entrance

Land transfer approved to allow for upgrade yong Council has authorised to transfer land at the intersection of Mingara Dr, Wyong Rd and Tumbi Creek Rd to Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) so they can upgrade the Wyong Rd intersection at Mingara Dr.

RMS has agreed to compensate council for the land and associated acquisition costs and will use the land to widen the road at the Enterprise Dr intersection to improve traffic flows.

Mayor Cr Doug Eaton said: “Residents have been crying out for this upgrade and they are tired of being stuck in traffic on Wyong Rd.” “Council is doing our bit to make sure this

upgrade happens and we just need the works to start so congestion can be eased on this important transport corridor.” Media statement, 26 Nov 2014 Wyong Council media

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Member for Dobell Ms Karen McNamara and Minister for Employment Senator Eric Abetz inspecting a Work for the Dole project at the Wyong Neighbourhood Centre

mployment on the Central Coast was the focus of a visit by Minister for Employment, Senator Eric Abetz on Thursday, November 20.

The Minister’s visit included a tour of the Mars Food site at Berkeley Vale, lunch with local small business operators and a trip to the Wyong Neighbourhood Centre to inspect the progress of a Work for the Dole project. “Minister Abetz has today reconfirmed our commitment to improving employment opportunities here on the Central Coast, particularly for our youth,” said Member for Dobell Ms Karen McNamara. Minister Abetz said he was pleased to meet with small business operators and local Work for the Dole teams to hear firsthand how the government can assist the creation of more local

jobs. “The best way to create jobs is to build a strong prosperous economy that promotes workforce participation, productivity and jobs growth,” said Minister Abetz. “For young Australians, a strong economy is essential if we are to provide the jobs and opportunities they need to secure their future. “The government is focused on ensuring that Australia’s job seekers have the right assistance and encouragement to get a job, to learn new skills and develop a career path,” he said. Ms McNamara praised the benefits of the government’s reinvigorated Work for

the Dole programme which is already operating throughout Dobell. “I would like to thank Nova Skill and Break Thru People Solutions for their commitment in providing an opportunity for young job seekers to access the Work for the Dole programme,” said Ms McNamara. “Community hubs such as the Wyong Neighbourhood Centre are just one of the many locations to benefit and I look forward to the programme’s ongoing expansion and the important opportunities it will create for our young job seekers,” she said. Media release, 20 Nov 2014 Luke Nayna, Office of Karen McNamara MP

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Entrepreneurial wishes questioned

Wetlands rezoning defies logic n a move that defies logic, on July 23 Wyong Council councillors unanimously voted to seek a Gateway planning determination to rezone 157.98 hectares of Pioneer Dairy Wetlands to RE1 recreational.

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t wasn’t that long ago that Wyong Council of the original site will sought an increase in rates above the remain zoned as E2 normal percentage to catch up with decades environmental. of neglect of our community’s assets. The Department

They tell us they have gotten rid of the deficit, yet have the audacity to call on the State Government for a further $1.1 billion for our local roads, guttering and stormwater issues, yet it is council that is calling for further housing, further people and generating more cars under the disguise of arguable long term jobs. Everything comes at a cost, but council’s priorities are a mishmash of proposals that add to our troubled road and infrastructure issues and do nothing for those who have contributed for years to the shire. Footpaths for the elderly or disabled are few, especially in our suburban centres. Basic infrastructure like public toilets or bus shelters are becoming threatened species, yet the population push proceeds every increasingly for the popular vote. A proposed 20,000 extra dwellings, under the disguise of the North Wyong Shire Structure Plan has simple arithmetic showing a further 50,000 residents in one region alone, not including those that are already under construction or seeking Development Application approval. Thirty-two per cent

of the existing and future’s new residents will not be able to access Wyee station due to the antiquated access steps, even though it is deemed a transport hub and we have the second largest ageing population in NSW. When the community tries to assist by volunteering their time and energy for the construction of infrastructure, such as the Lakes Beach access ramp or the proposed privately built hospital grade holiday accommodation at Budgewoi, those community members are seen by many within council, including councillors, as troublemakers. It’s time that council had a good look at themselves, understand that the populous of the community are not inspired by the petty games such as community forums or mayoral meetings that give very little opportunity to discuss the real problems of the shire and do nothing more than promote the entrepreneurial wishes of a select few. Letter, 2 Dec 2014 Gary Blaschke, Lake Munmorah

of Planning granted conditional approval on October 10, requiring only that council consult with Crown Lands and the Reserve Trust prior to community consultation. This situation has come about through the proper need of council to rezone its recently purchased 18.28 hectares of the old dairy lands for the Central Coast Sporting Complex on Lake Rd. But why does council, which has neither management rights nor responsibility for the remaining 157.98 hectares, think it has the right to rezone the rest to recreational? This remains a mystery. When queried, all councillors have been totally silent on the matter. I recognise that under the current Wyong LEP it is necessary that the Reserve Trust rezone a small area incorporating the restored Dairy Cottage and associated buildings to legally allow for their commercial operations such as a coffee shop and public events. All other activities on the site, including the cattle lease, are accommodated under the existing environmental zoning. When I wrote to the Reserve Trust I received the following answers: From Stewart Veitch,

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Senior Manager Hunter Area, East Region, Crown Lands Division, Trade and Investment / Hunter Office, (the land owners representative): “I should also note that council has embarked on this process without the concurrence of the land owner or land manager hence all questions concerning the zoning process should be directed to council.” And from Greg White, the Reserve Trust Chairman: “I cannot give you the logic behind the zoning as you will need to discuss this with council… The Trust is currently receiving information from council on the new zoning and the implications to our operations.” One has to ask: what is council up to? Why is it taking this action behind the backs of the property owners and its manager? Perhaps the answer lies in council’s recent submission to the Department of Planning on development plans for the Central Coast to 2031. Council states at page 49, supported by a map on page 50, the

Wyong-Tuggerah region “would also include a recreational precinct comprising of Pioneer Dairy and Wyong Racecourse”. The map on page 50 clearly shows this recreational precinct extending from the racecourse, through Pioneer Dairy to the Mariners Centre of Excellence on Wyong Rd. This statement ties in with the comment in the ratepayer funded consultant’s report attached to the July 23 business papers at page 101, in which it sates: “Council is in the process of undertaking compulsory acquisition of Crown Lands… and Part Lot DP1096069. The latter comprising the bulk of The Tuggerah Pioneer Dairy site.” There is a clear implication (denied by council officer) that Wyong Council intends to take over the entire Pioneer Dairy Wetlands for “open recreation activities such as playing fields and similar” (page 101). Years ago the people

of Wyong fought long and hard to stop this land being turned into a power station and coal mine, and succeeded in having the land secured for the public as an environmental and wetland reserve. This outcome is reflected in the NSW Government approved 2007 Plan of Management. The rezoning proposal is yet to be scheduled for a 28 day public consultation. However if this happens over the Christmas holiday period, as is council’s past preferred practice, then the public’s chance to have a say will be severely limited. I urge everyone in Wyong to demand an explanation of this extraordinary rezoning move from your local councillor. Failure to act now will see this jewel in the Central Coast’s crown cease being a major wetland reserve hosting over 180 bird species. Instead it will become another play thing for the latest thought bubbles of the Wyong Council. Email, 21 Nov 2014 Neil Bevege, Kanwal

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Toukley home invasion Second person under investigation charged over robbery

olice are appealing for information after a man was assaulted during a home invasion in Toukley on Tuesday, November 25.

olice have charged a second person after an alleged aggravated robbery on the Central Coast on Wednesday, November 12.

About 12:15pm, a home on Coral Fern Way, Gwandalan, was allegedly broken into, with a trailer and two trail bikes stolen. The following day, police arrested a 29-yearold man at Elderslie, near Camden. He is currently before the courts in relation to the incident at Gwandalan, as well as drug possession

and supply, and a police pursuit just prior to his arrest. Following further inquiries, a 27-year-old woman complied with detectives’ request to attend Narellan police station on Thursday, November 20. She was subsequently arrested and charged with

aggravated break and enter and commit serious indictable offence in company. The Grasmere woman was given conditional bail to appear in Wyong Local Court on December 17. Inquiries are continuing. Media release, 21 Nov 2014 NSW Police media

Charmhaven car accident victim dies

Shortly after 9pm, a 58-year-old man was confronted by two men in his home on Main Rd, Toukley. It’s believed the pair forced their way into the home through a rear door and assaulted the man with an iron bar. The pair fled the location a short time later. A neighbour contacted police and officers from Tuggerah Lakes Local Area Command launched an investigation. The resident sustained lacerations to his head and was treated at the scene

About 12:10pm on Friday, September 26, emergency services were called to the Pacific Highway near Wallarah Creek following reports of a head-on collision. It is believed a green Holden Commodore and a blue Mitsubishi Magna station wagon were travelling in opposite directions along the highway when they collided. A 32-year-old man and two women, both aged 35, who were travelling in the Holden were treated at the

scene by paramedics and taken to hospital. The man underwent treatment for leg injuries while the women were treated for abdominal and chest/spinal injuries. An 83-year-old man and his 76-year-old wife, who were travelling in the Mitsubishi, were taken to the John Hunter Hospital where the woman received treatment for chest injuries. The man remained

in hospital receiving treatment for serious leg injuries before being transferred to Wyong Hospital. His condition later deteriorated and he passed away on Wednesday, October 29. Police from the Newcastle Crash Investigation Unit are continuing investigations into the collision and have prepared a report for the Coroner. Media release, 11 Nov 2014 NSW Police Media

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olice are investigating a single-vehicle crash at Ourimbah State Forest on Friday, November 7, which left a man in a serious condition.

About 2:20am, officers attached to Tuggerah Lakes Local Area Command were called to the intersection of Red Hill Rd and Middle Ridge Rd, following reports a car had rolled down an embankment. Police were told the Nissan Navara utility, driven by a 29-yearold man and with two

condition. The two female passengers were treated at the scene, one for a cut to her head and one for a sore back. The pair was taken to Gosford Hospital.

female passengers, was travelling along Red Hill Rd when it left the road. Emergency services were called and assisted the man out of the vehicle, after he was trapped for a short time. He was airlifted to hospital in a serious

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28 storey development for Gosford CBD $157 million development application is currently being advertised with Gosford Council for a proposed Mariners Plaza at 108-118 Mann St, Gosford.

The DA seeks approval for the construction of a new multi-storey mixed use building which would comprise of approximately 276 residential units over 18 storeys, 134 hotel rooms over four storeys, pool and gym facilities, four levels of podium car parking, two levels of mixed use tenancies and basement parking and bicycle storage areas. The development would be spread over an integral podium from basement to level ﬁve, above this the hotel and residential apartments would be split over two towers, the eastern tower would run up to level 28 and the western tower to level 26. The site covers an area 5,462sqm with three street frontages to Mann St, Donnison St and Baker St. The existing development consists of ﬁve two-storey buildings with commercial tenancies occupying four of the buildings and the Union Hotel occupying the other. A bitumen car park with 67 parking spaces currently abuts these tenancies along Donnison St and Baker St The subject site is heritage listed with the Union Hotel existing on

the site at the corner of Donnison St and Mann St since 1888. The original hotel building has been highly modified, with portions demolished to the north, the roof removed, most of the windows removed or modified, the Victorian veranda removed and substantial newer additions towards the west. The application proposes to retain the pub/hotel use by incorporating a licenced bar into level one and hotel on levels five to eight. According to the Statement of Environmental Effects, the proposed development seeks to achieve Gosford Council‘s strategic vision to intensify housing and commercial development, including tourism based functions and meet its urban design outcomes including establishing a podium building with setback towers above, creating emphasis at the corner of Donnison St and Mann St, maintaining view corridors, avoiding overshadowing of Kibble Park and creating interesting, high quality building form. DA46256, 1 Sep 2014

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osford Council has given the green light for the ﬁnal land release in Terrigal, approving the Stevens Group’s master-planned development – Kings Estate Terrigal.

Kingsimpression Estate Terrigal will An artist’s of the proposed Mariners Plaza

System. The Coastal Open Space System includes part of Kincumba Mountain. Stevens Group managing director Mr John Stevens said: “The focus

for us on this development is very much on delivering an estate that embraces the natural beauty of the area and ensures the waterways and wildlife corridors are kept to the highest

inister for Planning Ms Pru Goward and Minister for the Central Coast and Assistant Minister for Planning Mr Rob Stokes launched the Department of Planning and Environment’s discussion paper Your Future Central Coast on Friday, September 19. With the population of the Central Coast projected to increase to almost 387,000 by 2031, the Discussion Paper was launched to

kick start the conversation about the Coast’s future, in particular the focus on creating more jobs closer to home.

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hirteen of the 22 swimming locations in the Gosford LGA have been given the thumbs down on water quality and swimming safety in the State of the Beaches 2013-14 report, including popular tourist beaches, Terrigal and Ocean Beach.

Wamberal Lagoon, estuarine beaches and 16 Avoca Lagoon, Patonga lake/lagoon swimming sites. Gosford Council’s Creek, Pearl Beach rock pool, Ettalong Channel, Director of Governance Pretty Beach baths, Woy and Planning Ms Danielle said local Woy baths, Davistown baths Dickson could be and Yattalunga baths were beachgoers all given a poor rating while confident that Gosford City Terrigal Lagoon was given a had some of the cleanest ocean beaches in NSW. very poor rating. “The report graded nine Nine swimming locations, including MacMasters of the 11 ocean beaches Beach, Avoca, North Avoca, monitored in the Gosford Wamberal and Forresters region as good,” said Ms Beach were labelled as Dickson. “Unfortunately, not all of good. FREE No swimming locations our beaches escaped the in the Gosford LGA were impacts of rainfall during the labelled as very good, year with Terrigal and Ocean compared with 16 of Wyong beaches rated as poor. “Overall, the water Shire’s swimming locations that received the top rating. quality at most locations Issue 92 According to the report, improved in 2013/2014 as while water quality was a result of drier conditions, generally for and it is expected that it suitable swimming in dry weather will continue to improve as conditions at Terrigal and rainfall conditions return to Ocean Beaches, elevated average. “Forty one percent of enterococci levels may be recorded following light Gosford’s 22 monitored sites were graded as good rainfall. “Terrigal beach is often or very good in 2013/2014, impacted by discharge from up from 32% in 2012/2013. “However, the report also Terrigal Lagoon. “It is recommended that identifified the continued swimming be avoided during water quality issues at and up to one day after 11 of the region’s lagoon, “The Community rainfall or if there are signs estuarine and ocean baths will allow for sites. the of stormwater Title swimming pollution, effective of such as discoloured watermanagement like Terrigal “Sites community into Patonga the or odour or floating Lagoon, Creek, debris,” assets the creation states the report.future and Ettalong Channel and of guidelines to steer the The report highlighted Lagoon rated 42 Cockrone architectural the swimming locations in NSW integrity poorly, ofmainly due to guaranteeing and wastewater that failed to livedevelopment, up to the stormwater homes suit impacts the landform community’s expectations following wet environment. for water safetyand conditions and flooding including four ocean beaches, “We 22 are events. very excited about this project and what it means for Terrigal and the Central Coast. “This is the last land release in Terrigal and follows a 17-year rezoning and approval process. “With pent up interest from buyers, generated from the long wait for the land, it is anticipated that when lots go to market in mid-October, many of the lots will be snatched up in record time,” said Mr Stevens. Kings Estate Terrigal is named after the King family who were the original land owners in the area. of standards, while also landscape by earmarking Media release, boasting large lots. a substantial portion of the 24 Sep 2014 “To achieve this, we have land to the Coastal Open Ashleigh Milne, dropped the density on Space System. Brilliant Logic site to ensure a minimum “Further to this, the site lot size of 570m2, while will be developed under maintaining the natural Community Title.

to harness the region’s full potential,” Ms Goward said. Mr Stokes said: “As the Coast grows, it’s critical we have the jobs, transport, roads, health services and jobs to allow the area to thrive in the future and that’s why the NSW Government

is planning for a growing Central Coast now.” The Your Future Central Coast discussion paper is the ﬁrst step in developing this plan. Feedback received will inform the draft regional growth and infrastructure

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deliver 135 lots on 54.1 hectares of land located on Kings Ave at Terrigal, of which 18 hectares will be set aside to ensure the environment and ambience of the land is maintained. This will be the ﬁrst major residential development in Terrigal in more than 10 years, after the Stevens Group lodged a DA with Gosford Council earlier this year. The approved DA reﬂects a lower density development, with land that backs onto natural reserves and has an overall 135 lots, ranging from around 570m2 to more than 2,700m2. The development is scheduled to be completed in various stages, with 18 hectares allocated to Gosford Council under the Coastal Open Space

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man has died in hospital following a crash at Charmhaven earlier in the year.

detectives and specialist forensic officers. Officers also conducted a search of the area; however, the men were not located. Police are continuing their inquiries into the incident and are appealing for witnesses who have not yet spoken to police, to come forward. While the investigation remains in its early stages, detectives believe the incident may be a targeted attack.

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Instant protest against Medicare Local closurePart of Kib le Park to be Kibble ABC use and SBS cuts rezoned for commercial ommercial slammed and defended G O Terrigal Lagoon and beach

“Swimming sites graded grad as poor or very poor po have permanent advisory adviso recommending signs recommendi that swimming should be days avoided for up to three da after rain in estuarine or lagoon environments and a up to one day after rain at beaches. “Beachwatch also issues issu daily pollution forecasts to enable swimmers to make ma informed decisions about abo where and when to swim. “Council continues to invest millions of dollars dolla local each year in protecting lo improving water quality by improvi the performance, reliability reliabi sewerage and capacity of its sewera and stormwater networks in

the vicinity of many of these Dickson said. sites. NSW Shadow Minister “Just this year, two new for Water Peter Primrose stormwater harvesting said people shouldn’t have and reuse schemes worth to put up with declining around $7 million started water quality and polluted operating in Terrigal and waterways because of the Government’s cuts to water East Gosford. “We’re also currently maintenance – especially as seeking the community’s we approach summer. feedback on our latest “It’s unacceptable that efforts to protect the health many of our best-loved of Wamberal, Terrigal, Avoca swimming spots have been given the thumbs down by and Cockrone lagoons. “The draft Coastal Zone Beachwatch in their latest Management rina’s Plan Medicare for State of the Beaches report. Gosford’s Coastal Lagoons “This has an impact on Local is one of will provide 61 guidance for our across theeveryday lives. future country actions set that towill close.“Our beaches are dirtier than they once were. help to Senator achieve longfor NSW term Deborah improvements to “You get more wastewater O’Neill said The each lagoon’s Ms overﬂﬂows into our rivers and Abbott health,” Government’s

decision was yet another blow to the people of the Central Coast. “Tony Abbott’s decision to close all 61 Medicare Locals around the country – despite promising before the election ‘We are not shutting any Medicare Locals’ – and replace them with 30 new health bureaucracies leaves the future of healthcare in the region under a cloud,” said Senator O’Neill. “The specific health requirements of people on the Coast will be lumped in with those in a new megaregion that will stretch from Gosford to the Queensland border and absorb three Medicare Locals: Central Coast; Hunter; and New England. “Our Medicare Local was just what the name suggested, a local, grassroots organisation geared to the specific healthcare needs of families here. “The impacts of these cuts and mergers will be felt at the community level, particularly by the most vulnerable, and will likely have longer term adverse population health outcomes. “Under this new megaregion, which is about the size of England, it will be one size fits all from Terrigal to the Tweed, and everyone will get a number and stand

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into the ocean. “People are more likely to get sick “Our tourism sector also suffers because we have less ability to market our beautiful beaches to the world. “You can’t just blame the rain every time a beach has to be shut or someone gets sick. “That’s an excuse, not a solution,” said Mr Primrose.

osford Council has given consent, although not unanimously, unanim According to the report to activities and this is likely to to the lodgement of applications to subdivide, reclassify reclassi and council by the Department continue into the future ver 65 Growth, people The report stated that rezone the land occupied by Gosford City Library, Kibble Kibbl Park of Community turned the Gosford City out Libraryin in order to deal with the Cafe and former Eliza St portions of Kibble Park, Gosford. will relocate to the nearbyon current and possible future Gosford Cafe portions of Kibble ‘Kibbleplex’ facility and the uses and any lease tenures Monday, November Park to ‘Operational’ and current library building will of the library and Kibble ‘Operation 24, to protest the commence proces processes to be used for another, yet to Park Cafe buildings, it is Abbott Government’s rezone the two portions be recommended that the determined use. for along with the former site recently The Kibble announced Park Cafe two portions of land be of Eliza St to an appropriate app budgetis cuts the subdivided from the main building currentlytoused zoning to allow cur current and for ABC and SBS. commercial restaurant Kibble Park site, reclassifi reclassified fied

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in the queue,” Senator O’Neill said. Senator O’Neill said the boundaries for the new Primary Healthcare Networks were released by side-door, with no announcement by the Government and no explanation of the immediate future for local health services, as Medicare Locals are dismantled. “The Blue Mountains, smaller than the Coast, got its own Primary Health Network. “Where were the local Liberals when this carve up happened? “They just aren’t ﬁghting for the Coast. “The uncertainty that comes with this sleight-ofhand approach to public health not only affects

patients who relied on Medicare Locals to direct them to the appropriate treatment in their area but also leaves the 75 Medicare Local staff employed at Erina fearing for their jobs. “It has been estimated that the cost to close Medicare Locals will be more than $200 million. “Thursday’s revelation will create chaos, delays and more costs,” Senator O’Neill said. The discovery of the Primary Health Network boundary plan comes after revelations that the Central Coast would be at the epicentre of a hospital emergency department crisis under the $7 GP Tax. A NSW Bureau of Health Information report revealed the emergency departments

that bisects Kibble Park Crs Vickiensure Scott, Deanna it will be all Tony Abbott’s effective St working classifified as ‘Operational’ Bocking Hillary Morris is doing,” Senator O’Neill said. and relationships, increase land and zoned RE1 under voted against thefor decision. Member for Robertson care the communities classififiand the LEP ed make Ms Lucy Wicks saidKibble she Park they isserve, the2014. landgreater and localCouncil was disappointed as with‘Community’ a most of GP will now lodge relevant documentation zoned under the LEPto theensure recent statement made by aRE1involvement 2014. Senator for NSW regarding optimal patient care.to subdivide and reclassify The former site of Eliza the library and Kibble Park Primary Health Networks. “Clinical Councils and

(EDs) at Gosford and Wyong hospitals were stretched – with Gosford recording the worst emergency patient turnaround rate in the state – while a Senate Inquiry has been told hospitals could expect a further surge as patients avoid, or can’t pay, Tony Abbott’s $7 tax to see a GP. With the NSW Government’s own brieﬁng paper, prepared in May, revealing the co-payment had the capacity to ﬂood hospitals with an extra 500,000 ED attendances a year, blow-out ED waiting times and cost an extra $80 million annually, hospitals could be stretched to breaking point. “This is a public health disaster waiting to happen on the Central Coast and

“As the local Federal MP for Robertson, I’ve been meeting regularly with doctors, health professionals and patients across the Central Coast,” said Ms Wicks. “So it was disappointing to read remarks from a Senator for New South Wales who made a statement, in a media release containing typos and inaccuracies that ignored the views of health experts themselves. “The facts are that Primary Health Networks, including on the Central Coast, will work with local health providers and stakeholders to ensure local services meet the needs of local people, including supporting individual general practices to encourage high quality services. “It’s about ensuring local communities have better access to improved frontline health services, which doctors across the Coast tell me is an important issue. “The Australian Government wants to make sure money is spent on improving these frontline services – not wasted on administration. “The Networks are expected to align with existing Local Hospital Network boundaries to

Community Advisory Committees will also ensure the needs of patients here on the Coast are put first. “Richard Nankervis, Central Coast NSW Medicare Local CEO, has already said that he is optimistic that there will be strong, collaborative partnerships that benefit the region as a whole because of this change,” said Ms Wicks. Mr Nankervis said in his response to the announcement that “responding to local health needs here on the Coast remains a top priority”. “We are also committed to working toward continuing the services we’ve worked so hard to develop for the Central Coast community,” he said. “We look forward to continuing the delivery of these services to the local population, and to developing new innovative programs as a partner in the new Primary Health Network.” Media release, 24 Oct 2014 Richard Mehrtens, office of Deborah O’Neill Media release, 27 Oct 2014 Tim Sowden, office of Lucy Wicks MP

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and rezoned appropriately to allow for commercial uses. Cr Gabby Bowles was a strong advocate for the rezoning and said it was the sensible thing to do.

mature nation like Australia with good education ends up with this kind of government?” he asked the

“The ABC keeps us thinking, it is vital for the life of our community,” said Labor candidate for Gosford Ms Kathy Smith. Labor candidate for Terrigal Mr Jeff Sundstrom said: “ABC is a national institution, it’s not just about Bananas in Pyjamas, it’s a vital news source.” “When you cut the ABC, our democracy loses out,” he said. The protest echoes similar rallies held over the weekend in Sydney and Melbourne. Opposition Leader Bill Shorten attended the Melbourne Rally. “Our ABC has always been here for us,” said Mr Shorten. “It is now time for us to be there for the ABC,” he said. Mr Lloyd agreed: “The Central Coast is behind the ABC, and I’m glad we could show that today.”

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crowd. “It is ridiculous that we have a government that is so dishonest, so

opportunistic, and so absolutely incompetent,” said Mr Woldring. The rally was also

attended by the Central Coast Labor candidates for the upcoming state election.

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enator for NSW Deborah O’Neill said she feared the Central Coast would once again bear the brunt of the Abbott Government’s cost slashing after ABC managing director Mark Scott revealed the region would not be immune from cuts to the national broadcaster.

Mr Scott told a Senate Estimates Committee hearing he could not guarantee the Central Coast’s vital ABC hub would escape the $254 million funding cuts Tony Abbott

has planned across the organisation . Senator O’Neill said that this was a unique service where commercial radio was just not a viable alternative. “The ABC doesn’t just

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provide news, current affairs and entertainment for the people of the Central Coast, it is the community’s go-to network for important safety and emergency information. “In a little over a year,

Tony Abbott has gone from telling Australians there would be ‘no cuts to the ABC or SBS’ to slashing more than half a billion dollars from our national broadcasters. “The region covered by ABC Central Coast is geographically, culturally and economically distinct from metropolitan Sydney

Coast studio, scheduled for November 20, was postponed with no new launch date scheduled as yet. Media release, 24 Nov 2014 Richard Mehrtens, ofﬁce of Deborah O’Neill Email, 20 Nov 2014 Angela Scrymgour, ABC

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Green Army tackles foreshores

Greens candidates announced he Central Coast Greens will launch their candidates for the electorates of The Entrance and Wyong on Saturday, December 14, in Berkeley Vale.

he Green Army is out in force across Wyong Shire doing their best to make a difference to our environment.

The Green Army is an Australian Government youth program for 1724 year olds to gain experience by carrying out weed control, planting and minor erosion control activities in our natural areas. Council’s Landcare coordinator Ms Nikki Bennetts said there are three council supported Green Army projects happening across the Shire. “There is a project underway at Kanwal and two more have just started

at Lake Munmorah and Budgewoi,” Ms Bennetts said. “They will be working at sites we have nominated to tackle weeds which will improve the amenity of the area by restoring it to its natural state. “Participants not only gain skills to go towards qualifications in Conservation Land Management, they also receive an allowance for the work they are doing. “They benefit from the hands-on, training and practical skills as well as experience in environmental and conservation fields,” said Ms Bennetts. The teams are supervised by Conservation Volunteers

Australia and will be working to improve sites at: The foreshore of Tuggerah Lake from Craigie Park, Kanwal to Chittaway Point; the foreshore of Lake Munmorah between Greenacre and Saliena Aves and Buff Point foreshore; and the southern end of Budgewoi Beach. Each project is expected to take up to 12 months to complete. “This is a win-win, participants learn new skills and our natural areas get a much needed face-lift,” Ms Bennetts said. Media release, 26 Nov 2014 Wyong Council media

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The Greens have preselected Scott Rickard for The Entrance and Vicki Dimond for Wyong. Ms Dimond has replaced the previously announced Greens candidate Justine Suthers who has withdrawn due to a change in her circumstances. Both Ms Dimond, a solicitor, and Mr Rickard, a trade union organiser, are committed to bringing an alternative to voters who may be looking for other options since the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) investigations into both Labor and Liberal Central Coast representatives. “Central Coast residents are sick of dirty politics and being overlooked by this current Liberal State Government,” said Ms Dimond. “When I speak to people in my neighbourhood, I’m hearing they’re after results for the Coast that are focused on our residents, not on the actions of politicians.

Scott Rickard, Greens Candidate for The Entrance and Vicki Dimond, Greens Candidate for Wyong

“Given the Greens’ excellent track record in bringing environmental issues, sustainable development options and social justice debate to the fore on the Coast, I think we can attract Central Coast voters to our vision for the future,” she said. Mr Rickard has been a Greens candidate in previous elections and is a volunteer in the NSW Rural Fire Service. “The Greens have a strong track record of opposing coal seam gas and standing up for clean water,” said Mr Rickard.

“The major parties have taken the Central Coast for granted for too long. “I am standing to offer a real alternative.” With fresh ideas in mind like light rail from Wyong to The Entrance; youth employment through sustainable energy; and industry development on the Coast, Ms Dimond and Mr Rickard said they feel confident that they will attract voter interest. Media release, 1 Dec 2014 Peter Fry, Central Coast Greens

NRMA welcomes comments regarding road improvements he National Roads and Motorists’ Association (NRMA) has welcomed comments by the NSW Premier that Central Coast roads will benefit from the NSW Government’s 2014 Infrastructure Strategy.

NRMA president Mr Kyle Loades said it was reassuring that the Central Coast would be eligible to receive funding through the Government’s proposed $1 billion earmarked for regional roads. “The Government’s 2014 Infrastructure Strategy identified a number of critical road projects that will be built and regional roads are definitely among them,” Mr Loades said. “The Central Coast must benefit from the strategy and we’re pleased that the Premier has today given NRMA

members on the Central Coast an assurance that some of the funding will be spent on local roads. “We look forward to working with the government about how best to ensure this money is spent on the Central Coast and identify priority projects,” said Mr Loades. According to an NRMA report released this year, the backlog of road projects in Gosford and Wyong Councils would require over $150 million to complete. A number of existing projects could also be fast-tracked on the

Central Coast, including: the new Warnervale Town Centre, where a major land release is proposed; the Pacific Highway and Wyong Rd intersection upgrade at Tuggerah, which is in planning and currently due for completion in 2018; Pacific Highway upgrade between Narara and Lisarow; upgrading the Pacific Highway around Wyong Town Centre; and upgrading Wyong Rd between Mingara Rd and Tumbi Rd at Tumbi Umbi. Media release, 28 Nov 2014 Peter Khoury, NRMA

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Nathan inspires parliamentarian

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ember for Dobell Ms Karen McNamara has spoken in parliament about an inspirational Wyong High School student, Nathan Connor.

Nathan and his brother Mitchell, tragically lost their mother to cancer in 2013. Reflecting upon his loss, Nathan said: “Cancer is one of those things you know is there and you hear stories everyday about people being diagnosed with cancer … but it is never something you think will ever affect you or your loved ones.” “Even through this whole fight, I still never thought it would ever come to the moment we were faced with,” said Nathan. Inspired by their loss, Nathan and Mitchell undertook a 219km bicycle ride to raise money for cancer

research. Along with their teacher Mr Mick Sugitha, they raised $7,500 in a short amount of time and participated in the Sunsuper Ride to Conquer Cancer. Held on October 11 and 12, the ride through the Blue Mountains benefits the Chris O’Brien Lifehouse, a world-class integrated cancer treatment centre. “In addition to Nathan’s dedication and commitment to this worthy cause, he is also a strong role model for the youth of the Central Coast,” said Ms McNamara. “Nathan recently participated in Wyong Shire Council’s youth

mock council and is an enthusiastic member of the Dobell Youth Advisory Committee. “At a recent meeting of the committee, Nathan shared with us his willingness to be a champion for student mental wellbeing at Wyong High School and to support his fellow students who may be experiencing a difficult time. “It has been an absolute pleasure getting to know young Nathan over recent months, and I am proud to share his willingness to help others with this parliament,” said Ms McNamara. Transcript, 24 Nov 2014 Karen McNamara, Member for Dobell

Jake Banks on the Coastlink swing

hildren and adults who are wheelchair bound can now experience the sensation of swinging thanks to a newly installed Liberty Swing at Coastlink, Watanobbi.

The swing, funded by a $45,000 grant from the Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation, allows people in wheelchairs to enjoy all the fun of a traditional playground swing in

Heart attack victim saved 67-year-old Chester Hill man survived a suspected heart attack professional manner.” “The Club trains at Soldiers Beach on Monday, November 24, due to the training its members to a high and quick thinking of volunteer surf lifesavers.

During the afternoon patrol, members of the public alerted the surf lifesaving patrol team

that a man had collapsed after coming out of the water. The man was

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unconscious and it was believed that he had suffered a heart attack The patrol members began CPR and called for a defibrillator, working on the man until his normal heart rhythm was restored. The CareFlight helicopter attended the scene, landing on the grass in front of Soldiers Beach Surf Club, and provided an initial assessment before the patient was flown to Sydney’s Royal North Shore Hospital. Labor candidate for the seat of Wyong Mr David Harris, who is also the president of Soldiers Beach SLSC said: “The whole Soldiers Beach SLSC is proud of the way its members responded to the incident in such a

standard and this was demonstrated in a very public way this afternoon,” said Mr Harris.

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a controlled and safe environment. The swing will also provide the opportunity for socialisation, engagement and group activities between both clients and carers. The Liberty Swing will provide hours of joy

for Coastlink’s clients as well as clients from its brokerage partner agencies, including Life Without Barriers, CatholicCare and others, which all utilise Coastlink’s Lodge. Media release, 24 Nov 2014 Sarah Jane Stevenson, Enigma

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Another spectacular Schools Spectacular ocal performers have returned to their schools on a high after starring in the Schools Spectacular in Sydney at the Qantas Credit Union Arena on November 28 and 29.

The Central Coast was represented by featured artists Sophie Curtis and Liam Faulkner-Dimond, both of whom live in Chittaway Bay and attend The Hunter School of Performing Arts. Students from schools including Gorokan High School and Warnervale Public School also performed. “Everyone is a star in the Schools Spectacular,” said executive director leadership and learning Ms Jane Simmons. “The Schools Spectacular is a unique and special entertainment event and its success depends on everyone playing their role with energy and enthusiasm. “The creativity and high standard of performances for which the Schools Spectacular has become renowned really shone through this year.” Ms Simmons said this year’s four performances over two days took the 31-year tradition of the Schools Spectacular to a new level. “The exciting digitised lighting and

Northlakes’ top students awarded

orthlakes High School has presented a selection of students with awards for their sporting and academic efforts.

The Delta Award Dux of Year 11 went to Casey Allignham with the Jill Hall Citizenship Award going to Amber Henderson who also collected the Premiers Sporting Challenge sports award. Bethany Francis and Jacob Harris both received the Parents and Citizens (P&C) Awards. The Aboriginal Award

Amber Henderson. The 16 years cross country champion award went to Connor Piipari and the 17 years age champion awards to Amber Newton and Zeke Woof.

was given to Daniella Burt and the Support Unit OPAL award was given to Thomas Perceval. Swimming age champions and cross country age champions were also announced. The 16 years swimming champion awards were presented to Simone Cravero and Connor Piipari and the 17 years age champion to

Newsletter, 24 Nov 2014 Ed Seaby, Northlakes High School

2015 WAT members announced he appointment of eight Wyong Action Team Sophie Curtis (WAT) leaders graphics added to the scenes get so much from for 2015 has been colour and movement being part of the Schools endorsed by Wyong of performances,” Ms Spectacular. “It is more than the Council. Simmons said.

“Adding further to the quality of performances and the entire show is the growing strength of collaborations with the big names like Bangarra Dance Theatre, Tap Dogs founder Dein Perry, Christine Anu and Schools Spectacular alumni including host John Foreman, the McClymonts, 2014 The Voice winner Anja Nissen and musical theatre star Julie Lee Goodwin. “Our young student performers and those who work behind the

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thrill of the applause of an appreciative audience, they also gain a valuable lesson in contributing their all to the success of a collaborative team effort.” Ms Simmons said the 31st Schools Spectacular again showcased the talents of NSW public school students with a 3,600-strong cast including more than 30 featured artists, a 1,300-voice choir, 2,000 dancers, the Millennium Marching Band, a full 80-piece symphony orchestra and complete stage band. C a r e f u l l y choreographed to this year’s theme ‘This is Australia’, they unveiled a kaleidoscope of colour and emotions ranging from iconic massed dances filling the entire arena through to intimate solo moments spanning the spectrum of genres ranging from rock and hip hop to classical and memorable movie songs. This year the Nine Network recorded the Schools Spectacular and in coming weeks it will be beamed out over the Nine, WIN and NBN networks and on GEM nationally. Media release, 1 Dec 2014 Grant Hatch, NSW Department of Education and Communities

To be eligible applicants had to be between 14 and 17 years, live, work or study in the Shire and have an interest in youth issues. The successful applicants are Angel Danzante, Matilda Gittins, Karla Jacob, Curtis Lang, Courtney McDermott, Ariel Malcolm, Maddison O’Gradey-Lee and Brittany Scotman. The WAT works with council to implement the Youth Engagement Strategy and to act as an advocate and provide advice to the Shire’s young residents. The general manager will report the relevant milestones of the WAT

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young people held at The Grove on the weekend. “It was great to see so many young people giving back to their community in such a positive way and is a great example of why the WAT is so important.”

throughout the year to council. Mayor Cr Doug Eaton said: “The WAT is a great council initiative to engage our growing youth population and to provide opportunities for our young leaders to have their say.” “This year’s WAT organised the hugely successful YFest for

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Wales said: “This year was by far the biggest crowd we have experienced and clearly shows that locals and visitors love to come to Ettalong Beach and enjoy our oysters, seafood, wine and entertainment. “The weather was fantastic and the crowds responded accordingly,” Correa Bay may be dredged by funding key dredging projects said Mr Wales. that will in turn support local to improve boating access. “Stall holders and local economies and tourism industries,” Gosford Council will investigate businesses did a roaring trade he said. the feasibility of doing so after with the Ettalong Beach Diggers Mr Holstein said the funding it received a one-for-one grant packed with visitors. police and when it was found they The remains of an aboriginal would allow Gosford Council to of $22,500 to undertake a pre“The Festival was boosted by the were not the result of foul play woman which date before undertake pre-dredging feasibility dredging study. recent completion of the Ettalong they were given to the Shellshear European settlement have studies. The funding was announced Beach Foreshore upgrade which Museum at Sydney University. “These waterways are so repatriated to Bouddi been by Minister for Natural Resources added a new dimension to the Investigation indicated the important to communities National Park. Lands and Water Mr Kevin event allowing families to picnic as Aboriginal remains dated back throughout the Central Coast and Humphries and Member for TheI remains were found at well as attend the Oyster Festival. prior to European contact. am extremely pleased to be Pretty able to Beach around 50 years Gosford Mr Chris Holstein on “And no Oyster Festival would Office of Environment and deliver funding for vital work,” said Monday, October 27, and coms ago. be complete without the traditional Heritage cultural heritage officer Mr Holstein. under phase two of the Rescuing They have been brought back How Many Oysters You Can Eat in Mr Brad Welsh said it was an Gosford Council general Our Waterways program. to the Central Coast, together with 30 Seconds.” ongoing process to work closely manager Mr Paul Anderson “Waterways are the lifeblood of thesaid remains of an aboriginal man Media release, 10 Nov 2014 with indigenous communities to the community had been found askingat Shelly Beach, from the many Central Coast communities,” Matthew Wales, Peninsula return remains and artefacts to for a strategy for theseSydney local University’s Shellshear Mr Humphries said. Chamber of Commerce their ancestral custodians. waterways forMany some time. You “The NSW Liberals andwatching Museum part of a competition Darkinjungat the Brisbane Water Oyster Festival The crowd the ‘How Oysters Can Eat as in 30 Seconds’ “The Office is proud to Media release, 27 Oct 2014 Nationals are committed to Land Council repatriation provide support to communities Chris Holstein, Member restoring navigation and the health program. and facilitate the repatriation of for Gosford of key waterways across the State The remains were laid to rest ancestral remains and artefacts,” with traditional cultural practices. he said. The repatriation is a result The remains have been laid of Office of Environment and to rest in their country in Bouddi Heritage, National Parks and National Park and Tuggerah Wildlife Service, Darkinjung Nature Reserve at special, secret Local Aboriginal Land Council places. and Guringai Tribal Link working Up until the late 1940s, together to identify appropriate aboriginal remains were removed sites. from graves and burial sites, as Council has allocated more The repatriation included well as hospitals and prisons. than $7500 to helpundertaking improve a number of traditions Thousands of remains were so that the process was carried the Peninsula Community “Whether the edge of a road is sent to museums and scientific Gosford Council has denied outCountry in a respectful and culturally Centre and the and guttered orUmina not, parking institutions throughout Europe that it has been conducting a kerbed meaningful way. Women’s partially onAssociation a nature strip orHall, and elsewhere. blitz on cars parked illegally fully or Land Council representative Memorial Park is of heritage intention as despite part ofwhat thethe latest round They also formed part of the on nature strips on the footpath, Ms Sharon Hodgetts said the significance and cultural value mightof be, is under Australian collections of Australia’s major itsillegal Community Facility Peninsula. ceremonies were conducted to the local community, with over road rules.” natural Office of Environment Support Program. with an initiated elder and were No-one wassaid reported Ten people have been“This is not a blitz,” Gosfordto be One of the secret repatriation ceremonies 1000 people visiting the park each said there a and Heritage history museums The program aimswere to opportunity provide suffering from life threatening Mr Macnee Council’s manager of development an to afford these treated inhalation year on Anzac for Day,smoke according to number of road rules to related to established in the mid-19th financial assistance management injuries. Mr Bruce Macnee. 1958 on dunes at Shelly Beach. and Wildlife Service worked with such as a smoking ceremony,” ancestors recognition and dignity. following a compliance the council report. a house fire atand parking on road. Century. committees of a community buildingsrepatriation is notto being treated parallel as The remains of a female were Darkinjung to prepare the sites. said Ms Hodgetts. are fire trying change “The includes unit complex in Woy Woy on“We The It was further enhanced in rules include: if upgrade the Media release, 18 Nov 2014 for maintenance and suspicious at this stage, but police “These found at Pretty Beach, date The remains were found at two Aboriginal and non-aboriginal people’s behaviour via education bringing remains back to Sunday, November 9.the 1932 with the dedication and road works has athat continuous dividing Susan Davis, NSW National ensure the long-term are as investigating cause. unknown. different locations on the Central staff of Office of Environment as much possible, the rather than their country and undertaking services responded formation Emergency of the Australian flag line or a dividing the driver Parks and Wildlife Service continued andstrip, increased usage of Police are urging anyone with The remains were handed to Coast and National Parks enforcement. An event being heldand in theHeritage Umina Country Women’s Association Hall with one set, male, found in appropriate cultural practices to reports of a house fire on Park landscape element. must community position the vehicle at least facilities. information in has relationbeen to this “The initiative Road, Woy, atadditions around 3pm. Over theWoy years, three metres the continuous by its committee in conjunction within the centre. The from Peninsula Community incident Crime on prompted afterto a call number of Stoppers recent The made fire, which was believed to have been including the dividing linehas orbeen dividing strip, with members of the Umina Men’s The Umina Country Women’s Centre awarded $3664 1800 333 use the Crime complaints from 000 the orcommunity have started a garage, construction of a wallinbordering thespread unless otherwise indicated by Shed who have agreed to assist Association has been granted to replace the louvre style windows Stoppers online reporting page: and to a unit and was by patrols by council rangers park accommodating the extinguished names of information on orstudio with room a parking the association with its plan and $3000 to paint the interior of the in the dance with glass https://nsw.crimestoppers.com. that highlighted the extent of Fire and Rescue those who served, and NSW. memorials control sign; if thepanelling road does not implementation. hall. and gyprock to improve au/. Of theconfl 10 icts. people treated the for problem, especially on the for more recent have the a sound continuous dividing Gosford Council agenda This is stage one of an update and heating andline cooling Peninsula. Media release, 9 Nov 2014 nine Thesmoke work forinhalation, stage one will be were or a dividing strip, the with driver must GRO.29, 11 Nov 2014 plan by the association branch conditions in line other rooms NSW Police Media “Illegal parking on nature strips to Gosford Hospital. carriedconveyed out by Scape Constructions position the vehicle so there is which is currently being prepared is a problem for pedestrians who Pty Ltd from Terrigal. at least three metres of the road may put themselves in harm’s way Gosford Council alongside the vehicle that is clear for this issue at www.peninsulanews.info THIS agenda ISSUE contains 65 articles - Read more news items as they try to navigate a safe path ve residents of Woy along the shoreline of Correa Bay. GRO.24, 28 Oct 2014 for other vehicles to pass, Ninety-fi unless across these public areas. They said it would be more Woy Rd, between Rawson DA46265/2014, 29 Aug 2014 otherwise indicated by information “Illegally parked cars can also on or with a parking control sign; the Rd, proposed new appropriate for a road which will obstruct the view of other drivers. no longer be a major road to Woy Local districts of Box Head- spend of $6 million and $8 million moving elsewhere. and importantly, the driverbridge must and the intersection “We would like to take this Woy and would be clearer for “While the majority (64 per Beach and respectively. position the vehicle so the vehicle at Woy Woy Creek in Woy emergency responses and other MacMasters opportunity to remind all motorists cent) of renovators still finance “Favourable market conditions does not unreasonably obstruct Woy, have asked that their public services, including for mail Umina-Booker Bay-Patonga across Australia means that their home improvements through that they need to be aware of, and the path of other vehicles. have been named as two take seriously, their responsibilities section of road be renamed delivery. savings, more than one in four many home owners have seen “Again, a driver must not stop on of the top 10 NSW regional under the Road Rules, and make It would create a greater (26 per cent of those aged 18the value of their properties rise,” a nature strip adjacent to aCorrea length Bay Rd. areas for renovations in the said Westpac general manager of 54) are choosing to finance their sure they park their vehicle legally sense of community; and comply As signatures to a petition, of road unless parking control past year. at all times,” said Mr Macnee. with the general principles of the they Mr said they believed the name renovations by increasing or retail banking Ms Gai McGrath. signs indicate otherwise,” said The Renovation Report issued Mr Macnee said nature strips Geographical Names Board NSW. change would avoid the present topping up their home loan,” said “As a result, one quarter of Macnee. by the Westpac bank listed the provided space for important Gosford Council has noted the confusion with Woy Woy Rd, Ms McGrath. Australians have been able to He said more information areas as sixth and ninth in the 12 council and other infrastructure petition. Council has acknowledged the Kariong, and would better refl ect Media release, 24 Nov 2014 borrow more to extend or improve about these rules and others can months to August. as well as open space for the Gosford Council agenda petition in its quarterly petitions the nature of the road which runs Patrice Calopedos, their home and stay in their be found in the Road Rules 2008 The areas recorded a total community. P.38, 25 Nov 2014 report. Map and Page preferred location rather than (NSW). “The nature strip also acts as Gosford Council agenda Media statement, 3 Oct 2014 a buffer between road vehicles, GOV.81, 28 Oct 2014 THIS ISSUE contains 40 articles - Read more news items for this issue at www.peninsulanews.info Bruce Macnee, Gosford Council pedestrians and private property,” said Mr Macnee.

Correa Bay may be dredged

Support grant for Parking on nature Ten treated facilities strips: It’s notcommunity a smoke blitz, says council inhalation

Memorial Park to havefor $500,000 seawall repair Gosford Council will spend almost $500,000 to repair the Woy Woy Memorial Park’s seawall in time for next year’s Anzac Centenary. According to the report to council by the department of Community Growth, the seawall that stabilises the Park is failing and requires immediate remediation, involving substructure stabilisation and protection with brick repairs to the superstructure. The project will be carried out in three stages with stage one to comprise of the north side sub structure, stage two of the west side sub structure and superstructure and stage three of the north side superstructure. The proposal involves initially stabilising the existing seawall substructure with a pile supported, concrete footing substructure and

providing new rock scour protection along the entire northern boundary of the Park. Initial works would also involve undertaking repairs to the existing brickwork along the top 500cm of the wall which is to be in public view. An additional 1.8 metre wide elevated timber boardwalk, with timber barrier edge protection, is later intended on the pile supported footing slab. The report states that the new structure would have a design life of 60 years. The proposal is expected to improve public amenity and safety for visitors to the Memorial Park and increase patronage when the elevated boardwalk is constructed. Originally constructed around 90 years ago and unveiled on Anzac Day in 1925, Woy Woy

Call it Correa Bay Rd, say residents

Local districts top renovations list

Petition objects to bowling club proposal A petition signed by 18 Woy Woy residents has been sent to Gosford Council objecting to proposed alterations and additions at Woy Woy Bowling Club. The petitioners said six shops

would need at least 20 parking spaces and by taking one of the bowling greens, bowlers would need to go elsewhere. They said the area was residential and should not become a commercial shopping area.

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Private Members’ Motion to save Trade Training Centres

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hadow Assistant Minister for Education and Higher Education Amanda Rishworth has moved a Private Members’ Motion in the House of Representatives calling on Tony Abbott to honour the Government’s commitment to continue support for existing Trade Training Centres.

The Opposition’s call comes in response to Tony Abbott’s decision to decommission the Trade Training Centre program with a $950 million cut, the equivalent of 650 new Trade Training Centres. The cut would see seven schools in Dobell comprising Lisarow High School, Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale Campus, Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College The Entrance Campus, Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Tumbi Umbi Campus, Central Coast Grammar School, Central Coast Rudolf Steiner School and Wyong Christian Community School, miss out on the opportunity to have a Trade Training Centre. Senator for NSW Deborah O’Neill said with NSW facing trade skills shortages, and the announcement recently that Australia’s youth unemployment rate has risen to 14%, its highest level since 2001, the Abbott Government’s decision to cancel all future Trade Training Centres is clearly counterproductive. “Young people need skills and work experience to get good jobs, particularly in regional areas like Wyong and Gosford, and Trade Training Centres mean high school students

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get to do just that,” said Senator O’Neill. “By denying the students of the Central Coast these opportunities, the Abbott Government will just make youth unemployment worse, and deprive our young people of a fair shot at getting a job. “Where are the Liberal Members for Robertson and Dobell today? “Missing in action yet again when they had an opportunity to speak in Parliament on the important issues impacting on our local young people. “They wring their hands when they are speaking with locals on the Coast about youth unemployment but they come to Canberra and cut Youth Connections, and now $950 million from Trades Training Centres. “Trade Training Centres play an incredibly important role in introducing young people to vocational education at school and assisting them to achieve a vocational education and training (VET) qualification,” said Senator O’Neill. Media release, 1 Dec 2014 Richard Mehrtens, Office of Deborah O’Neill

1st overall Kanwal PS

wo hundred students and teachers from primary schools across Wyong Shire gathered for the Wyong Shire Primary Schools Environmental Program Awards held on Thursday, November

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The 2014 theme of ‘Alive with Organics’ encouraged students to consider organics and waste to develop healthier eating habits and change behaviours in relation to waste avoidance and waste management. Council’s team leader Community Education Ms Danielle Hargreaves said Kanwal Public School not only took out the Overall Winner Award but also won the top three prizes in the categories: Organics in Schools; Oral Presentation; and Organics – The Great Cook. “Kanwal were the shining stars in this year’s program showing that teachers, parents and students working together can make a truly positive impact on their environment,” said Ms

Hargreaves. “Kanwal’s stunning success can be attributed to an integrated approach which connected the ‘Alive with Organics’ theme to school and family life.” The school wove the ‘Alive with Organics’ theme into classroom and outdoor programs engaging the whole school in a series of cooking days using produce from their carefully cultivated kitchen gardens. A large food forest, built by the school community, was central to their program along with a dedicated student Eco Club and a revised School Environmental Management Plan. In overall second place, Berkeley Vale Public School, demonstrated strong commitment to

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building a sustainable school through their student Enviro Club. Berkeley Vale made great progress, establishing vegetable gardens, maintaining extensive native gardens and working hard to keep their school clean. “The school also made strong links to this year’s theme with a cooking program and an amazing performance from the Enviro Club – That’s Organic,” said Ms Hargreaves. In overall third place, Warnervale Public School, built native gardens and a vegetable garden program. “Warnervale’s student Environment Club did some stellar work – harvesting produce

from their gardens and collecting eggs from an extended school family of chickens for use in the school canteen,” said Ms Hargreaves. Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton said he was pleased to present the awards. “I am impressed by the dedication shown by all the schools involved in our 2014 Environment Program,” said mayor Cr Eaton. “Between 35-40% of the contents of Wyong’s household bins is food waste, it is heartening to see our primary schools taking action to reduce this needless waste and to improve their local environment.” The awards were presented at Wyong Shire Council’s Civic Centre. Media release, 1 Dec 2014 Wyong Council media

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Wallarah 2 assistsAir League he Wallarah 2 Community Foundation recently extended a helping hand to the Doyalson Girls Squadron of the Australian Air League, contributing $3,000 to upgrades to the club house.

The upgrades will allow the organisation to expand to accommodate women and girls with disabilities and special needs within the local community. The Doyalson Girls Squadron is dedicated to working with girls between eight and 18, equipping them with life skills to strengthen them in the areas of personal and physical development and leadership. The group, however, has been restricted until now in its ability to work with young women with special needs. The grant from Wallarah 2 will assist the Doyalson Girls Squadron to fund the construction of a sheltered, wheelchair accessible outdoor

activity area with lighting as well as provide a sheltered access ramp at the Fay O’Keefe Memorial Cottage, where the group meets. This funding will assist in enabling them to offer day or evening programs which can cater for a wider range of local women than ever before. Doyalson Girls Squadron Group Commissioner Officer Commanding Doyalson, Pamela Price said: “We have wanted to be able to support those women in our community who need additional assistance, however, due to simple accessibility issues, we have not been in a position to do so. “Now, with the provision of funding, we

are very excited to be able to start to offer our programs to all women and girls, regardless of their physical abilities. “The sheltered outdoor accessible activity area has now been completed and the second stage of the project, which will see a sheltered disabled wheelchair access ramp built is hoped to be completed within the next 12 months, as we undertake additional fundraising.” Doyalson Girls Air Squadron has been in operation for 27 years with more than 250 girls and women involved in the squadron over the years. Media release, 3 Dec 2014 Nerissa Magee, Brilliant Logic

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100 gifts needed he Watanobbi branch of the Benevolent Society is inviting individuals, families and businesses to give a gift or donation to families in need this Christmas.

Many children on the Central Coast face a sad Christmas this year, with their families in difficult circumstances. “The gifts we receive from generous local people may be the only gift some children on the Central Coast receive this Christmas,” said Benevolent Society manager Mr Michael

Britt. “Many of the children are living with financially disadvantaged parents. “These gifts let them know that they deserve a great Christmas, just like their peers,” said Mr Britt. Buy a new gift for a 0-12 year old boy or girl and drop it off at The Benevolent

Society, 10 De Lisle Dr, Watanobbi, or donate money by visiting www. giftsforgood.org.au. The Benevolent Society needs 100 gifts by December 15 to ensure families get their gifts in time for Santa. Email, 27 Nov 2014 Carolin Wenzel, Benevolent Society

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t Luke’s Anglican Church, Toukley, will hold a Blue Christmas on Friday, December 19.

The event is an opportunity for reflection and hope to those who will be missing loved ones this Christmas, not only due to the passing

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Darkinjung supports White Ribbon

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arkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council joined forces with White Ribbon, Australia’s only national, male led campaign to end men’s violence against women, for a morning tea hosted in line with White Ribbon Day on Tuesday, November 25.

The morning tea aimed to unite the local community with White Ribbon’s mission in rallying together to stop violence against women by raising awareness of the issue in Australia. In talking about their support of the cause, Darkinjung chairperson Mr Joshua Toomey said: “Men’s violence against women is quite simply

not acceptable and has been an issue in our local region, including the indigenous community, for far too long.” “ D a r k i n j u n g wholeheartedly supports the efforts of White Ribbon and will make every effort to raise awareness and stop the violence. “We take a no tolerance stance to

violence against women; a message the morning tea communicated. “I’m calling on all in our community to stand united as we fight to put a stop to violence against women,” said Mr Toomey. Media release, 28 Nov 2014 Ashleigh Milne, Brilliant Logic

Free community event at Toukley

Adam Mularczyk (right) receiving the Road Safety Award from Governor-General Peter Cosgrove AK MC (retd)

yong Council has received a Highly Commended Award at the recent Australasian College of Road Safety Awards.

reater Toukley Vision’s annual Lighting of the Christmas Tree event will once again be held in the Village Green, Toukley, on The Australasian the College, presented the and sight distance was Saturday, December 6. College of Road Safety, award to Wyong Council’s improved for vehicles

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dressed family. Great Toukley Vision marketing coordinator Ms Janet Holmsbey said that the focus of the event was to provide an inexpensive family night with a number of free activities.

“The event is a great way for the local community to come together in a relaxed environment and share some Christmas spirit,” Ms Holmsbey said.

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a national body, works with organisations and individuals who work in road safety. The Awards are open to individuals and public or private organisations who have invested, built or developed road safety initiatives that have had a meaningful impact on the community. Council has introduced a number of measures to increase awareness of road safety in the community as well as road safety requirements in the planning and development stages of new roads and car parking facilities. These measures provide guidance to developers and consultants throughout various planning and engineering development controls. Governor General Sir Peter Cosgrove, patron of

team coordinator in Engineering Assessment Mr Adam Mularczyk at a ceremony on November 13 in Melbourne. In accepting the award, Mr Mularczyk said the recognition highlighted council’s hard work in improving road safety. “Here at council we are proud of our record in achieving safer roads and educating the public on road safety,” said Mr Mularczyk. “Since implementing the road safety measures we have seen improved road safety outcomes in new developments around the Shire. “For example, special safety barriers were installed at the new Woolworths Shopping Centre at Lake Munmorah

leaving the Centre. “Disability access spaces were relocated as a direct result of a road safety audit undertaken during design of the Metro Cinema car park improving accessibility and visibility for these patrons,” said Mr Mularczyk. Council’s mayor Cr Doug Eaton said the recognition of the Highly Commended Award demonstrated that council was making great progress in the area of road safety. “Improving road safety is a high priority for us as we want to ensure our community are safe,” said mayor Cr Eaton. Media release, 20 Nov 2014 Wyong Council media

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Volunteering Central Coast Refer potential volunteers to community organisations and provide support to volunteers and community organisations. we also provide training to volunteers and managers of volunteers Information Sessions “Bridge to Volunteering” Held regulary across the Central Coast 4329 7122 recruit@volcc.org.au

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GROW Groups meet weekly all year round Multiple Sclerosis Limited Gentle exersice class at Tuggerah on Mondays. To improve strength, balance, endurance and help reduce fatigue and stress. 02 9646 0962

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

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Probus Clubs Bateau Bay Ladies Probus Club We offer a warm welcome, friendship and interesting speakers. 4th Mon every month RSL Hall Killarney Vale 4332 6625 Toowoon Bay Probus Club Come and meet new friends and enjoy the company of like-minded Seniors. Morning tea provided, guest speakers talking on topics relevant to Seniors, as well as regular exciting social events. 4th Thur each month 10am. Anglican Church hall, corner of Brooke Ave and Eastern Rd Bateau Bay New members welcome. 4334 3979 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

Tuggerah Lakes U3A Keep your mind active and learn something new! Come to one of our classes for a couple of hours and make new friends. Long Jetty - Discussions, play reading, cryptic crosswords, talks, readers group, Mahjong Toukley - Creative writing, French conversation Berkeley Vale - Music Appreciation Chitaway Bay - Movies 4390 2451

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 in the new Grove Community Centre 1300 665 600 wyongdramagroup@gmail.com

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The Wyong Diary For events in post code areas 2258, 2259, 2261, 2262 and 2263 Saturday Dec 6 61st Annual Tuggerah Lakes Mardi Gras Parade and Festival, Campbell Ave, The Entrance, 4pm Knitters’ Guild of NSW The Entrance Group meeting, Long Jetty Senior Citizens Club, 11am-2pm C o m m u n i t y Christmas Celebration and Expo, The Entrance Memorial Park, 5pm7pm Super Saturday, Westfield Tuggerah Lighting of the Christmas Tree, Village Green, Toukley, 12pm

Sunday Dec 7 Christmas Carols 2014, Wyong Town Park, 5:30pm-9pm, free Christmas Carols by Torchlight, Long Jetty Health Centre grounds, 7pm

Saturday Dec 13 Toukley and District Art Society Monster Art and Craft Sale, Federation Gallery and Information Centre, Gorokan, 9am-1pm Bateau Bay Anglican Church December Trash, Treasure, Craft and food market and

book fair, corner of Easter Rd and Brooke Ave, Killarney Vale, 8am-1pm Brackets and Jam North, Lake Munmorah, 6pm

Friday Dec 19 Blue Christmas, St Luke’s Anglican Church, Toukley, 6pm Toukley and District Art Society will hold its bi-monthly changeover of artwork, Federation Gallery and Information Centre, Gorokan, 9am4pm B r e a k a w a y Christmas Carols night, Camp Breakaway, San Remo, 6:30pm

Wednesday Jan 21 Blokes Refresher for Education and Work course information enrolment session, Block G, level 2, room 3/4, Gosford TAFE

Saturday Jan 24 Tuggerah Lakes Show Band open day, Band Hall, The Entrance

Saturday Feb 7 Tuggerah Lakes Show Band open day, Band Hall, The Entrance

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

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Out & About

The Screaming Jets still performing after 25 years

conic rock band The Screaming Jets will perform at Wyong Leagues Club on Friday, December 12, as part of the band’s 25th Anniversary National Tour.

The band, originally from Newcastle, has six studio albums under its belt and literally thousands of gigs throughout the world from one horse towns to global meccas. Lead singer Dave Gleeson said 25 years of rock was a pretty massive milestone for the band whose humble beginnings started winning a Battle of the Bands competition. “As a young guy in a band, I think it was always a goal to be around for as long as you possibly could,” he said. “I mean, there were, and probably still are, cover bands that were around for 10 or 20 years in Newcastle, so I

remember being stoked when our first band Aspect reached its three year mark. “We released a cassette called Vengeance 303. “Three years and 300 gigs, we were pretty proud. “To reach the quarter of a century mark is obviously awesome. “Sadly, things haven’t always gone to plan and we have lost a few comrades along the way,” said Gleeson. There is also an element of disbelief that the band that started with mates gigging around their home town in the late 80s has reached such a milestone, releasing some of the country’s

most iconic songs along the way. With tracks like ‘Better’, ‘Helping Hand’, ‘October Grey’, ‘Sad Song’ and their revered cover of ‘Shivers’, The Screaming Jets have become part of the Australian music psyche. “To think we started in 1989 and we’re still doing it 25 years later to massive crowds around the country is unbelievable,” said Gleeson. “Anyone who’s seen The Screaming Jets’ ‘Insanitary’ video would know that I expected to be dead by 30, which would definitely have put a dent in our 25 year celebrations,” he said. The Screaming Jets

Country music at Mardi Gras he Central Coast Country Music Association will take to the sail stage on the boardwalk of The Entrance on Saturday, December 6, as part of the Tuggerah Lakes Mardi Gras celebration.

With a variety of performers, lovers of country music will be treated to all styles of country music from traditional right through to contemporary and some brand new songs. Artists to perform include Brian and Shirley

Appleyard, Darryl Barnett, Chris and Liz Bond, Daryl Butler, Margaret Cooper, Ted Everingham, Mel Jacobs, Brian Kelly, Robert McDonald and Judy Santori. Established in 1976, the Central

Coast Country Music Association is a not for profit group supporting local musicians, singers and songwriters.

the upcoming release. “Like with all our albums, the songs come from all different directions and everyone gets to put themselves right into it,” said Dave. “It’s what feeds the desire to get out on the road. “There is a real energy that comes from playing songs you have recently created together. “Bernard Fanning put it perfectly when he

commented about a song coming from nothing. “Before you put pen to paper, pick to guitar, breath to words, there was nothing. “A thought becoming reality by our own hand that other people get off on, that’s why it’s the best job in the world,” he said. Media release, 13 Nov 2014 Alice Walker, Hot Off The Press Publicity

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won’t just be celebrating a quarter of a century on their upcoming tour, but also sharing tracks from their as yet untitled new album, of all fresh material. Dave said it’s important to the band to create new material. Bass player Paul Woseen has been writing tracks, as has Dave, and during the times the band is together, they’ve also been penning tracks for

When – Friday 19th December 2014 Where – Camp Breakaway High view Ave, San Remo- Central Coast NSW Time – from 630pm What to Bring - blanket, folding chairs and smiles! What to Wear- Your favourite Christmas hat What to Expect – lots of fun, music, entertainment, and Santa!

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Mingara Athletics Club is Good Sports finalist

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n off-field victory is being celebrated at Mingara Athletics Club, after it was named as a NSW Good Sports Club of the Year award finalist.

The Good Sports Awards recognise community clubs and people who show leadership in encouraging healthy behaviours to tackle alcohol, obesity and mental health issues through sport. The Australian Drug Foundation’s pioneering Good Sports program works with more than 6,500 clubs nationwide to help them develop healthier and safer environments for their members, and create a healthier future for the great Australian sports club. Good Sports NSW manager Ms Nikki Woolley said the club was building a bright future for sports lovers in the area. “Mingara Athletics Club has gone above and beyond in promoting healthy attitudes towards responsible alcohol consumption,” said Ms Woolley. “This recognition and $500 prize money is well-deserved; the club sets an example that the whole community can, and should, be proud of. “Sport has the power to inspire, bring people together and help achieve dreams. “We want to reward the people and clubs, such as Mingara Athletics Club, whose dream it is to see a healthier future for their communities,” said Ms Woolley. The club has also introduced smoke free and safe transport policies. The club will use the prize money to replace athletic equipment,

including starting blocks and hurdles. Club vice president Mr Peter Williams said everyone involved was delighted that their hard work had been recognised as part of the 2014 Good Sports Awards. “The club is proud to be shortlisted for this award,” said Mr Williams. “Good Sports is a program that sends a great message and we are pleased to be part of the programme. Media release, 24 Nov 2014 Ilka Burnham-King, Australian Drug Foundation

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Students participated in two coaching workshops and learnt a range of skills and activities to be practised at a workshop at Blue Haven Primary School early next year. A selection of students were given the opportunity to take part in water polo with another group of students taught how to sail on Newcastle Harbour. Northlakes High

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Tender let for design of sporting complex tender for the design of a state-of-the art Regional Sporting Complex at Tuggerah has been accepted by Wyong Council.

The Complex will feature nine playing fields and associated infrastructure on the 18 hectare site known as Pioneer Dairy located on Lake Rd, Tuggerah. Federal Member for Dobell Ms Karen McNamara said the funding for the design of the Complex has been made possible through the Federal Government’s Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development’s Community Grant Program. “The Federal Government strongly supports the Tuggerah Sporting Complex as it will deliver economic benefits to the Central Coast through increased tourism, sporting events and more jobs,” said Ms McNamara. “I welcome the news

that Wyong Shire Council has awarded the contract for design. “We can now work together to progress the development of this much needed project. “The Tuggerah Sports Complex will enhance our local sport infrastructure and enable the hosting of regional, state and national tournaments and competitions. “I have long advocated for this project as it will help establish the Central Coast as the sports

tourism capital of NSW. “In addition to attracting regional and national sports events, this facility is a huge win for our local sporting clubs who will have access to high quality fields for local competitions,” said Ms McNamara. Council’s mayor Cr Doug Eaton said council currently provided and maintained 36 sporting complexes but these were at capacity and not one could host a major

regional sporting event. “There are currently no facilities of this size in our region and we have previously had to turn away state competitions due to a lack of decent facilities,” said mayor Cr Eaton. “The economic benefits that will flow to our community from hosting large events are huge, in dollars, in creating local employment opportunities and boosting tourism.

“Look at the recent success of the Central Coast Rugby Sevens event, imagine if we could have events of that size or even bigger here on a regular basis. “It will put us on the map and make Wyong Shire a destination of choice for significant sporting and recreational events. “It is a short walk from Tuggerah station and a five minute drive from the Wyong exit off the M1, so it is the perfect location for major events,” said mayor Cr Eaton. The current proposal includes international level sports fields, a grandstand and clubhouse, a children’s adventure playground and amenities to enable multi-use of the site for a large numbers of spectators. “I am thrilled that a local Central Coast business, CKDS Architecture, have been appointed as the successful tenderer and

look forward to what they come up with in the design,” said mayor Cr Eaton. “Our population is expected to grow by an additional 70,000 people by 2031 and our sporting facilities are already at capacity. “We need this facility to cater for this growing population and to ensure our community has access to quality services and facilities. “I thank Karen McNamara MP for securing the funding for this design as we wouldn’t be here without it. “It will cost around $40 million to build it so securing more federal funding and also funding from the State Government is crucial to ensure this complex becomes a reality,” he said. The investigation and design phase of the project is scheduled for completion in June. Media release, 28 Nov 2014 Wyong Council media

McKinna steps down as official ambassador

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he Central Coast Mariners have publicly recognised the official ambassador. McKinna is active contribution of former head coach and staff member, Lawrie as a Hyundai A-League McKinna, who stepped down as the Club’s official ambassador commentator on ABC on Monday, December 1.

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McKinna has worked conscientiously in the Central Coast community over the past 10 years to assist the Club on a variety of levels. As a coach, McKinna helped the Club reach two Hyundai A-League Grand Finals and win the 2008 Hyundai A-League Premiership. After the 2009/10 season, McKinna transitioned into an administrative role at the Club, first as football and commercial operations manager, then as director of football. He also spent time abroad during these roles as coach of Chengdu Blades in the Chinese Super League, and

Chongqing Lifan of China’s League One. The Central Coast Mariners hope to continue

a close relationship with McKinna, however, have accepted his decision to stand down as the Club’s

Media release, 1 Dec 2014 Central Coast Mariners media

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Jedinak named AFC International Player of the Year

F3 Derby ends in a draw

entral Coast Mariners and Newcastle Jets shared the spoils in the F3 Derby on Sunday, November 30, playing out a 1-1 draw in front of 11,031 fans at Hunter Stadium.

After a relatively even first half in which both sides created few chances, the game came to life in the second stanza with both sides finding the back of the net shortly after the break. Edson Montano slotted the first goal of the game just two minutes after the interval after an unlucky deflection in the box from a Mariners perspective gifted the Ecuadorian the chance to score. Montano’s goal brought the Mariners to life, with Nick Fitzgerald and Glen Trifiro, who hit the woodwork with a free kick, both coming close to levelling the score. But it was the yellow and navy’s hungry Hungarian, Richárd Vernes, who showed glimpses of his attacking best throughout the game,

who would restore parity to the contest. Vernes steamed into the box in the 55th minute, latching on to Michael Neill’s slick pass and guiding his shot past Ben Kennedy. Central Coast looked the stronger side after Vernes’ first competitive goal for the Club, though Newcastle did manage to fashion the odd threatening attacking foray. Fitzgerald had seemingly strong claims for a penalty for the Mariners waved away in the 83rd minute when he went down under pressure, while substitute Matt Sim had the best opportunity to win the clash with just two minutes of regulation time remaining. Weaving his way into

the box, Sim struck his right foot shot on target, but Kennedy showed great reflexes to push the effort away for a corner. Mariners debutant Josh Bingham, the Club’s Foxtel National Youth League captain, tried a spectacular bicycle kick late on, though he couldn’t make the connection necessary as he attempted to net what would have been a quite remarkable winner. So 1-1 it stayed in the Hunter, the Mariners move back into the Hyundai A-League’s top six on goal difference to Melbourne City, while the Novocastrians remain winless this campaign. Media release, 30 Nov 2014 Darcy O’Louglen, Central Coast Mariners

Sports stars at Gorokan

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even Gorokan High School students have been selected to compete in a variety of sports events.

Jaymee Fressard and Riley McKay have been selected in the NSW Combined Schools Rugby team. Brad Gearside, Luke Gearside and Jaymee

Fressard were recently involved in the National Championship winning Country Bulls U17s boys’ and girls’ Oztag teams. Jaymee Fressard and Riley McKay were also

selected in the Australian U18s Oztag team. Newsletter, 24 Oct 2014 Sam Ricketts, Gorokan High School

occeroo captain Mile Jedinak, formerly of the Central Coast Mariners, has capped off a remarkable 12 months being named AFC International Player of the Year 2014 at the AFC Annual Awards in Manila on Sunday, November 30.

Jedinak was recognised for his stellar season as captain of Crystal Palace in the English Premier League as well as his performances for the Socceroos, which included leading the team at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. Jedinak said he was thrilled to receive the award, describing the recognition as: “A huge personal accolade considering the high calibre of players from the AFC playing in all of the top leagues around the world.” “To be recognised by the AFC for the year I had is important to me and I’m very humbled at receiving this award,” Jedinak said. “I’d like to recognise my teammates for both club and country for an incredible last 12 months. “It has been a year I won’t forget in a hurry. “I’d like to thank all the Socceroos fans who followed us on our World Cup journey in Brazil and beyond as well as the people who’ve watched

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the premier league and Crystal Palace FC over the last year at all hours of the morning and have been on this amazing journey with me. “Lastly, none of this is possible without all the support I receive from my

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Mt Penang Gardens presents

Christmas Lights in the Gardens 12-16 December 2014 6:30 to 10pm - Lights turn on at 8pm

Come along with your family and friends to see a stunning Christmas lights display on the Central Coast. There will be twilight Segway rides, food vendors, roving entertainers and much more!

Entry: $10 Family Pass (2 adults + up to 3 children), $5 additional/single ticket. Funds raised will go towards the maintenance of the Gardens, which are free entry throughout the year. Mt Penang Gardens, home of the 2014 Central Coast Carols. Parklands Road, Mt Penang Parklands, Kariong (2 min from the Gosford exit off the M1). For event updates go to Facebook/Mt-Penang-Gardens-Event-Park or call 02 4340 1002.