Issue 025January 30, 2012 Formerly Gosford Central Community News ~ Ph: 4325 7369

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In all, 52 citizens were nominated for a Community Award across the nine categories on offer.

This year, local school teacher from St Edwards College Mr Patrick Dell, was named Citizen of the Year for his continued advocacy for social justice and volunteer work for countless organisations.

Mr Dell is the social justice coordinator at St Edwards College, East Gosford, a position he said he takes on with great commitment, dedication and enthusiasm.

He tirelessly volunteers his time to countless charitable causes within the community.

In his position as social justice coordinator, he encourages young men to donate their time and teaches them the benefi t of giving to others.

He has been the driving force behind the school’s Waterford Project in which students complete 20 hours of community service annually.

Patrick has provided

students of the college with the opportunity to give back to their community facilitating volunteering for Donnison St Outreach, Mary Macs Woy Woy, St Vincent De Paul, Red Cross, Legacy, Macquarie Fields Indigenous Program, Caritas K’s, the Heart Foundation and the Haven Education Centre just to name a few.

In recent times, Patrick has raised money for the Queensland Flood Appeal, Christian Brothers in the Philippines, the Donnica Clarke Foundation, St Joseph’s Walgett, St Edmunds Wahroonga and Coast Shelter.

Pat has volunteered thousands of hours of community work while also encouraging others to get involved, his attitude and enthusiasm for helping others is both infectious and inspiring.

His commitment to volunteering, fundraising, advocacy and action over the past 15 years has made a signifi cant impact on past

and present St Edwards’ students and his great work is appreciated by many throughout the wider community.

In a ceremony celebrating those achieving great things in the community, audiences enjoyed entertainment from Youth in Performing Art (YIPA) students, with Gosford City Town Crier, Stephen Clarke as Master of Ceremonies.

Australia Day Committee chairman Cr Jim Macfadyen said that all of this year’s nominees made a signifi cant contribution to Gosford City.

“The residents recognised at today’s ceremony should be proud of the work they do within our community, their enthusiasm and dedication to helping others is what makes our community great.

“I would like to congratulate all of our nominees and this year’s category winners for their outstanding efforts, these accolades are truly well deserved,” said Cr Macfadyen.

The winner of the Arts Culture and Entertainment category was Patonga resident Jocelyn Maughan while the winner of the Business category was Ocean Beach Surf Life Saver Katie Dixon who is a dedicated cancer researcher.

The winner of the Community Event category was the 5 Lands Walk and the Environment award winner was Wires Central Coast volunteer William Fortier.

Ros Greener was recognised in the Senior category for her work at the Peninsula Women’s Health Centre, Rachelle King was the winner of the Sport category for her results in Surf Life Saving and the Youth category was won by Steve Robson.

The Volunteer organisation category was won by St Joseph’s Workshop and the individual volunteer category was won by Brianna Shaw for her work with the Brain Injury Unit at the Royal Rehabilitation Centre.

Media Release, 22 Jan 2012

Gosford Council Media

Australia Day Community Awards

Some of Gosford City’s fi nest were recognised at the Australia Day Community Awards in a ceremony at Laycock St Community Theatre on Sunday, January 22.

Mayor Cr Laurie Maher with Bruce Dent of St Josephs Workshop, Katie Dixon, Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill, Steve Robson, William Fortier, Pat Dell, Ros Greener, Briana Shaw, Con Ryan representing the 5 Lands Walk and Clr Jim Macfadyen

He joined the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) at Blacktown as a volunteer in 1987 and transferred to Gosford in 1990.

He became Deputy Controller (Administration) in 1992 and was appointed to his current role of SES Gosford Local Controller three years later.

Mr Garda has devoted much time to the SES and has participated in many signifi cant SES operations and activities and in many community events including numerous talks and presentations to schools and other community organisations.

His key achievements include initiating major renovations to the Gosford Local Headquarters after the Rural Fire Service vacated the building in 1998-99.

He instigated and organised the conversion of the cramped and unsuitable premises into an effective SES Unit Headquarters with facilities for training, operations, stores and

garaging for Unit vehicles.Since his appointment as

Local Controller, Mr Garda has taken the Unit from strength to strength, providing exemplary leadership, encouraging all members to participate fully, and ensuring that the Unit delivers a high quality of service to the local community.

He is also a highly skilled and sought-after trainer and assessor.

Mr Garda’s distinguished career as a volunteer over many years refl ects great credit on him, the Gosford SES Unit and the SES in NSW.

Email, 16 Jan 2012 Adrian Bey,

Government House

Garda awarded medal

Rolf Garda of Springfi eld has been awarded an Australia Day 2012 Emergency Services Medal (ESM).

Rolf GardaPhoto: Naomi Bridges

She has been a national training team member of the Girl Guides Association since 1998, a board bember of the Girl Guides Association of NSW and the ACT in 2001 and 2006-2009 and a training adviser since 2009.

She has been the chair of the NSW Training Committee since 2009 and a member from 1997-2003 and 2005-2011.

Ms Carr was a member of the NSW Membership Management Committee since 1997-2008 and since 2009.

She was also a state support group adviser in 1997-2002, member of the NSW Properties Management Committee from 1998-2001 and a member of the NSW State Council from 1997-2001.

Susan was also a planning committee member and local association adviser in the NSW Local Association-Support Group Conferences

from 1982-1995, a region training adviser at Coastal Valleys since 2008, an administrator in the Western Sydney Region in 2007-2008, a region leader on the Central Coast from 2001-2006 and an acting district leader at Warners Bay, Ourimbah and Point Koonarong at various times.

She was the district leader for Gosford City from 1998-2001, district leader at Niagara Park from 1991-1996, support group president from 1982-1985 and local association adviser for the Central Coast, 1989-1995.

Susan was the support group member at Wyoming and Niagara Park from 1980-1991 and has been a teacher at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic School in the Entrance for 23 years and held various positions on the school’s P and F in Wyoming from 1979-1985.

Email, 16 Jan 2012 Adrian Bey,

Government House

Medal for guides trainer

Narara resident Ms Susan Carr has received an Order of Australia Medal for her service to youth through Girl Guides Australia.

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Islander OrganisationsAboriginal Legal Service 8842 8000Community Options 4351 3388Bungree Aboriginal Association 4351 3388Mingaletta 4342 7515Aboriginal Home Care 4352 1153Drug & Alcohol rehab 4388 6360Respite Care Options 4351 3388Eleanor Duncan Aboriginal Health 4351 1040Darkinjung Local Land Council 4351 2930

AccommodationDept. of Housing Gosford 4323 5211Cassie4Youth 4322 3197Coast Shelter 4324 7239Pacifi c Link Com Housing 4324 7617Rumbalara Youth Refuge 4325 7555Samaritans Youth Services 4351 1922Youth Angle • Woy Woy 4341 8830Youth Accom Hotline 1800 424 830Temporary Accommodation 1800 152 152

Animal RescueWildlife Arc 4325 0666Wires 1300 094 737

CounsellingMensline - talk with a bloke 1300 789 978Lifecare Family Services 1300 130 225Centacare: 4324 6403Relationship Australia: 1300 364 277Interrelate: 1800 449 118

EmergencyAmbulance, Police, Fire 000Police Assistance Line 131 444Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000Woy Woy Police Station 4323 5599Energy Australia 13 13 88Gas Emergency 131 909Gosford City Council 4325 8222Marine Rescue - Central Coast 4325 7929SES - Storm and Flood Emergency 132 500

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

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Family and RelationshipsParents Helpline 132 055Centacare Gosford 4324 6403 Gosford Family Support Service 4340 1099Horizons (For men with children) 4333 5111Interrelate - Family Relationships 1300 736 966Uniting Care Burnside Gosford 1800 067 967

HealthGosford Hospital 4320 2111Cancer Hotline 131 120Mental Health info Service 1300 794 991Sexual Health @ Gosford Hospital 4320 2114Beyond Blue (Depression) 1300 22 4636

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All councillors except Cr Peter Freewater, who put the Notice of Motion forward, put their hand up to vote that Council obtain the land through voluntary acquisition by working in conjunction with the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS).

West Gosford resident and environmental activist Jake Cassar spoke to the councillors and the gallery and said he was “so proud to call myself a local as I look at this incredible turnout tonight”.

Mr Cassar said it was imperative that the sacred land be acquired by Council as it was being “vandalised and used as a dumping ground”.

“Council should see the purchase of this land as an investment, not an expense,” said Cassar.

Cassar’s emotional speech was received with deafening applause from the gallery.

Cr Freewater echoed Jake’s sentiments and said the land was “one of the most historically rich areas in Aboriginal culture” and it needed to be saved.

“Yes, we could have voluntarily purchased this land and yes we’ve been trying,” said Freewater.

“The reality is, we have tried and it failed.

“Legal advice has told me compulsory acquisition is the only option,” he said.

But Cr Chris Holstein labelled Freewater’s comments as misleading and scaremongering.

Cr Holstein said he was totally committed to saving Bambara and “the argument is about the process” and “it depends on the disparity between the prices”.

Mayor Laurie Maher also spoke up about the Notice of Motion and said that, up until the day of the meeting,

Council votes against compulsory aquisition

Despite over 100 concerned members of the community turning up to Gosford Council’s meeting of Tuesday, January

24, the council voted against the compulsory acquisition of all Bambara Road lots.

he supported the compulsory acquisition of Bambara but said he had since found out that there would be an additional cost of $800,000 to $1 million for compulsory acquisition.

“Because the land is safe, I am going down the path of voluntary acquisition,” said Mayor Cr Maher.

Freewater, however, said the reality was that it would only cost around $20,000.

“The fi gure of up to $1M is scaremongering,” said Freewater.

The National Parks and Wildlife Service have written to the current land owners providing them with a valuation and offer to purchase within a 12 month timetable and a report will be brought to Council at the conclusion of this offer.

Minister for the Central Coast Mr Chris Hartcher and Member for Gosford Cr Chris Holstein will also be contacted by Council regarding their electoral commitments in relation to Bambara.

Kaitlin Watts, 24 Jan 2012

Cr Latella said that, although the land needs to be protected, using Coastal Open Space System (COSS) funds was not the way to go about it.

“There’s a sign outside that says ‘we voted you in, no more spin’; well, I fi nd this evening full of spin,’ said Cr Latella.

“You all being here this evening, this is spin!” she said to the 100 plus members in the gallery.

Cr Freewater claimed that whether the land was bought through compulsory acquisition or voluntary acquisition, COSS funds would be used, regardless.

“The most important

issue is that the money to purchase will come out of the COSS funds no matter what process we use,” said Cr Freewater.

“I specifi cally asked the general manager this question and he confi rmed it.

“I reiterated this point several times during the meeting, because Latella and others kept saying they didn’t want to use COSS funds.

“If we continue to try and buy the lots in partnership with NPWS as we resolved on Tuesday, the money comes out of COSS (including legal fees) if we go through compulsory

acquisition with NPWS, our share still comes out of COSS.”

Cr Vicki Scott also voiced her disappointment with the way those at the meeting conducted themselves, claiming it resembled a “boy’s playground”.

“We are expected to make important decisions and it is beginning to look like a circus.

“Surely we can make adult decisions, because when we do make decisions, it is on behalf of 160,000 people.” said Cr Scott.

Kaitlin Watts, 24 Jan 2012

Council meeting a fi ascoCr Terri Latella said she was unimpressed with last Tuesday’s

council meeting, claiming she found the whole debate about Bambara “quite a fi asco”.

The packed Council Chambers on Tuesday, January 24

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This year’s ceremony saw 108 people from 28 countries become Australian citizens on Thursday, January 26.

The ceremony in Gosford City was just one of the many hundreds across the nation that saw thousands of new citizens welcomed into the country from all corners of the globe.

Mayor of Gosford City Cr Laurie Maher said

that the ceremony was a celebration of Australia and an opportunity to welcome our newest residents.

“Australia Day is a wonderful time of year, celebrating the things that make our nation great, it’s a pleasure to be able to welcome new citizens to Gosford City.

“Through citizenship, we can all celebrate our democratic values and

commitment to a fair go, equality, freedom of speech and religion.

“We are home to a diverse range of cultural backgrounds and have created a welcoming and inclusive community here in Gosford.

“Australia Day is an opportunity to take pride in our citizenship and refl ect on the meaning and importance of being Australian,” said Cr Maher.

Media Release, 23 Jan 2012

Gosford Council Media

Citizenship Ceremony in Gosford

Australia Day Citizenship CeremonyPhoto: Naomi Bridges

The Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony for Gosford City was held on Australia Day at Laycock St Community Theatre,

North Gosford.

On Wednesday, January 4, South Australian police informed the Child Exploitation Internet Unit (CEIU) about a NSW resident they believed to be transmitting indecent material via the Internet.

CEIU detectives executed a search warrant at a Wyoming residence on Tuesday, January 10, and seized computers and related equipment for forensic examination.

After further investigation,

CEIU detectives arrested a 45-year-old Wyoming man on Friday, January 20.

The man was charged with use carriage service to transmit child pornography, use carriage service to access child pornography and possess child-abuse material.

He was granted conditional bail to appear at Gosford Local Court on February 14.

Regular online operations are conducted by detectives at the Child Exploitation Internet

Unit, which is attached to the State Crime Command’s Sex Crimes Squad.

Anyone with information to assist police in their investigations should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Meanwhile, police are urging parents and children to be mindful of the dangers associated with online grooming.’

Media Release, 23 Jan 2012

NSW Police Media

Wyoming man charged with child-porn offences

A Wyoming man will face court next month charged with child-pornography offences.

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Email, 23 Jan 2012Pauline Eade, TAFE NSW

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Courses aimed at men or women who wish to re-enter the workforce or go on to further study are being held at Gosford Tafe this semester.

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Crews will make their way through Point Clare, West Gosford and the Gosford CBD over the next month.

Flushing and cleaning works will be completed overnight between 9pm and 5.30am to minimise any impacts on local residents.

The works may cause discoloured water in these areas and Council has asked residents to check

their water quality before washing clothes during this period.

If washing is affected, residents should keep the clothing, linen, etc. wet and contact Council on 4325 8222 to obtain a cleaning solution.

Media Release, 13 Jan 2012

Gosford Council Media

Water pipes to be cleaned

Water pipes being fl ushedPhoto: Naomi Briges

Gosford Council has begun fl ushing and cleaning water mains across parts of Gosford to protect the quality of the

area’s drinking water supply.

The petition stated that the petitioners are also against any further proposed construction of this type of tower in residential areas of Terrigal, Wamberal and North Avoca.

Petitioners requested a meeting with Council to

discuss this matter further.

Gosford Council Agenda P.2, 24 Jan 2012

Residents petition against

transmission tower

Gosford Council has received a petition with 190 signatures objecting to the construction of a transmission tower

by Ausgrid in the residential area of Bellevue Crescent, North Avoca.

Police were told that three people wearing gloves and face coverings had entered the premises.

Unable to access the area where the cash was kept they left a short time later empty-handed.

About an hour later a man entered a newsagency on Mitchell Dr in Kariong and allegedly threatened a 49-year-old staff member with a fi rearm.

The 49-year-old handed over some cash from his wallet before the other man demanded that he open the shop’s two safes.

When the staff member said he did not know the combinations, the man allegedly took a number of chocolate bars before fl eeing the premises.

About 20 minutes later Tuggerah Lakes Highway Patrol offi cers spotted a vehicle matching the description of a car seen near the taxi company at the time of the attempted robbery.

They followed the car to a service station on the Pacifi c Highway, Ourimbah, where they arrested the three occupants, two men, aged 18 and 26 and a 21-year-old woman, all from Killarney Vale, and took them to Gosford Police Station.

During a subsequent search of the vehicle, police seized a loaded rifl e and a replica pistol.

The woman and two men

were charged with armed robbery with a dangerous weapon (attempted) and armed robbery with a dangerous weapon.

The men were additionally charged with possession of a loaded fi rearm in a public place.

All three were refused bail to appear in Gosford Local Court on Monday, January 23.

About 2.45pm on Sunday, January 22, detectives attached to Strike Force Blumer executed search warrants at properties in Main St and Avery St, Killarney Vale, as well as Langford St at Kariong and The Entrance Rd, The Entrance.

Police seized several items of interest that may be linked to other robbery offences.

Strike Force Blumer comprises detectives from the State Crime Command’s Robbery and Serious Crime Squad, Tuggerah Lakes Local Area Command and Brisbane Water Local Area Command.

It is investigating a number of robberies in the Central Coast and Hunter regions.

Anyone with information that may assist Strike Force Blumer investigators should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Media Release, 23 Jan 2012

NSW Police Media

Police seize weapons

Two men and one woman will face robbery charges after police responded to reports of an attempted robbery at a

taxi company on Merindee St, West Gosford, at around 1:30am on Sunday, January 22.

The superimposed photograph showing the buildings lining the waterfront completely destroys the natural beauty of this unique scenic waterfront area.

In addition, the destruction of the adjoining parkland would result in families who frequently have picnics in this lovely area

being denied this simple enjoyment.

I frequently walk along this waterfront area and I often admire the many families, overseas tourists

and local bus tours which avail themselves of this area of natural beauty.

I believe this area should remain as is so that all can enjoy the simple pleasure of relaxing with families in the fresh air.

Letter, 24 Jan 2012 Robert Smith

So, it is with some incredulity, I discover that the council seems hell-bent in lining the pockets of developers via the Landing Project.

The public might easily assume (correctly or otherwise) that since one good turn deserves another, the very same developers or their agents might have agreed to under-write the future elections of those in council who support the project.

And, they will probably need it because, it is near impossible to believe that any members of the public would ever agree to have their waterfront blighted in such a way, unless tempted by a substantial pecuniary interest.

There is nothing wrong with development, far from it, but there are better choices available that would

help revitalize the city.The empty Town Centre

building, for example, sits like a beacon of desolation.

There are also what appear to be long abandoned buildings lining the main street, especially at the Gosford-Wyoming end.

The waterfront, however, which these economic opportunists seek to exclude Gosford residents from, will be gone forever, removing from future generations the enjoyment of the expansive Brisbane Water views.

Think what will be lost!New Year revellers will

no longer be drawn by the waterside nor will people choose to picnic nearby or

take time out to gaze out and refl ect on the vicissitudes of life.

A city needs those quiet spaces and the loss will not be compensated by the sale of apartments.

Why my interest in the issue?

We are future citizens of Gosford who are presently coping with the aftermath of the earthquakes in Christchurch.

The destruction and uncertainty has given us good reason to decide to leave and I have family here (we have spent the last six weeks here).

It is one thing for nature to despoil a city, but to do so intentionally just to satisfy the greed and whims of developers and councillors is an utter travesty.

Email, 23 Jan 2012 Marc Alexander, Christchurch NZ

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Councillors also resolved to request that the Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein make a formal submission to the Minister of the Central Coast Mr Chris Hartcher and express Council’s concern relating to elements contained within the State Signifi cant Site Study.

A presentation from the Chairman and CEO of Central Coast Regional Development Corporation will also be requested to discuss elements contained within the State Signifi cant Site Study and to clarify Central Coast Regional Development Corporation’s ongoing commitment to work in partnership with Council.

Since the preparation of the Masterplan, CCRDC

took the lead role in facilitating the waterfront component, and prepared the Landing Masterplan (TLM) specifi cally to guide and outline the future development of the waterfront.

Gosford Council’s agenda stated that its primary concern was that the Landing delivered the outcomes in terms of built form, community assets and economic stimulus that had been embraced by the community.

Council’s report recorded “some obvious inconsistencies” with higher building heights recorded in the draft SEPP than what was provided for in the TLM.

Cr Peter Freewater stated that the way “this has been shaping up has been

monstrous”.Cr Craig Doyle said that

Council has “seen a lot of negative comments, some speculation, some misuse of information to create panic”.

“Under whose authority did CCRDC decide to double the exhibited heights?

“I start getting doubts about our other business partner.

“Is there little wonder people start to get upset?

“There’s something defi nitely wrong if an organisation can do this without consultation.

“We need to get back to what the community said ‘yes’ to,” said Cr Doyle.

Gosford Council Agenda ENV.2, 24 Jan 2012

Landing exhibition time may be extended

At its meeting of Tuesday, January 24, Gosford Council resolved to reconfi rm its commitment and support to the existing Landing Masterplan and requested an extension to the exhibition time of

one month.

Landing not benefi cial for all residents

A core function of any council is to act on behalf of all residents for the long term, rather than the fi nancial gains of the few in the short.

Buildings destroy waterfront

Having read the latest copy of “Coast Community News” I am most concerned at the proposed plan for the Landing project.

The centre of Gosford City is an ideal place to be rejuvenated with the inclusion of sympathetic architecture to inspire more business, attractive living and keep our waterfront free for recreational and leisurely pursuits for the public.

The buildings sitting out over that waterfront are an obsolete eyesore, not to mention the ugly fi nger

wharfs.Who could possibly want

those on the water, blocking the beautiful scenery?

The waterfront is the jewel in our crown so let’s not ruin it by blocking the area with these unattractive buildings.

Letter, 20 Jan 2012 E Plimmer, Avoca

Residents not against development of CBD

I agree wholeheartedly with Peter Carstairs on the Landing project issue when he states “we are not against the development of Gosford CBD, in fact we believe that redevelopment should commence

there”.

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The Gosford Challenge!What’s that?How can we have a

referendum on something that we don’t understand and is essentially meaningless?

Except for the fact that our parklands, school and waterfront, that have been entrusted to us from our forbears and that we hope to hand to our children, seem to be forever slipping out of our control and into the hands of people we don’t trust.

Why don’t we trust them?

It’s because they speak to us in a language that we don’t understand.

One word sums it up: ‘Doublespeak’; words and phrases designed to confuse.

It’s not that we don’t

know what’s going on, we do!

We all do.It’s called sleight of hand.But how do we regain

control of what rightly belongs to us?

In the lead up to the election, we need to fi rst take control of the language and end the doublespeak from council.

By ‘We’, I mean citizens that care about ownership of our schools, parklands and waterfronts and who would like to see a progressive development of our city within the equal playing fi eld of the existing city subdivision

that we inherited, own and participate in and that’s been grossly mismanaged.

Let’s start with ‘The Gosford Challenge’; a new competitive master planning process never tried before in Australia, designed to reinvigorate the city centre through a consultation and urban design competition process.

Doublespeak! The Gosford Challenge

was a tender process.There hasn’t been an

urban design competition, and to our understanding the tender process has been deployed by the lead advisor to council within fi ve urban municipalities in greater Melbourne and now Gosford since 2001.

Of the fi ve projects, three have been awarded to Lend Lease and the other two to

Grocon.It is now evident that the

process was never intended to reinvigorate the city centre; the real Challenge was to excise and carve up the cities prime assets, our parklands, school and waterfront.

A tragic loss to every Central Coast resident and property owner as, when you buy into a city, you buy into the parklands as well.

The new Gosford Challenge is for us to cherish and protect our parklands in the same way New Yorkers love Central Park and Londoners love Hyde Park, because parklands are the cities best assets and free and democratic playing fi elds are values that our countries have in common and that our parents and grandparents fought for.

Email, 12 Jan 2012 Richard Brew,

North Avoca

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If the public unrest surrounding the Gosford Landing project is any measure of the Gosford community’s satisfaction with its council, then the looming Local Government Elections on Saturday,

September 8, is shaping up as an ideal time for a referendum on the so called Gosford Challenge.

The only answer supplied (though not verifi ed) has been that Council may own the land and has “handed administration over to the CCRDC”.

CCRDC is yet to reply to my enquiry.

If Gosford Council purchased the land several years ago, as I have been informed by other sources, that means we, as rate payers of Gosford City, own the land.

Furthermore, if the land is “owned” by Gosford Council, why were the local

citizens not fully consulted before the “hand over”?

Ownership of the waterfront should be clearly known when one considers the building controversy over the proposed waterfront development.

Email, 24 Jan 2012 Col Hodgson, Mount Elliot

He is also reported as being very critical of detractors of the scheme.

On January 16 on NBN News there was our mayor again, this time in the face of mounting criticism, claiming that all the plans at this stage are “just a concept”.

So, we have gone from the Gosford Challenge to the Landing to the Concept and my nomination for a name for the next stage is the Revelation.

When will people realise that they have been duped and that permanent buildings on the old Gosford mud fl ats are neither economically viable, feasible nor practical while it is impossible to predict rising sea levels or extreme

weather events?It’s time to move on,

time for the planners and developers to remove their greedy snouts from the trough, time Gosford Council stopped wasting millions of dollars on “pie in the sky” schemes and time for civic pride to demand that our beautiful iconic waterfront becomes a recreational area of trees, parks and gardens.

Letter, 17 Jan 2012 T.W Rodwell, Niagara Park

There is one point, however, which is scary and would overshadow all the good points.

The proposed apartment blocks are such a huge overdevelopment of what is a relatively small bay.

The entrance to the coast area was so improved with the building of the McGowen Bridge and the Stadium with its beautiful palms looking

out to the water.The beautiful vista brings

many favourable comments from television crews broadcasting sporting events on television.

In my opinion, that

vista would be ruined by the building of apartment buildings on our little bay.

We look forward, each year, to the Australia Day waterfront activities including the sail past of power and sailboats all decked out in their fl ags.

It is crowded enough as it is.

That would spell the end of our Australia Day

celebrations as we know them; plus, it would ruin our beautiful vista.

Please people, speak up for our waterfront and don’t let it be ruined by overdevelopment.

Wouldn’t it be nice to have a waterfront area dotted with trees for shade, barbeques and tables for us all to enjoy, instead of four high rise buildings built out over our bay?

Email, 17 Jan 2012 Mave Slingsby, Point Frederick

Landing will ruin the bayThe proposal put forth for the Gosford waterfront area has many

good points.

Residents need to stand against Landing

Council refuses answers

On the front page of the Express Advocate on November 11, there was our mayor pictured on the waterfront advocating a

rate rise to “help fund the huge new waterfront development” called the Landing.

My enquiries regarding the ownership of Gosford City Waterfront have not been satisfactorily answered by either

Gosford Council or the Central Coast Regional Development Corporation.

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The event was held in Tamworth on Sunday, January 22, and Bob Corbett of Maryville was crowned the winner.

For fi ve years Nick has played guitar and toured for other artists including

The McClymonts, Guy Sebastian, Cassie Davis, Jess Mauboy and Delta Goodrem.

In 2010, he quit all touring duties and went about getting back into his own music.

Nick’s achievements to date include winning Telstra Road to Tamworth in 2006.

Taking place in January each year as part of the Tamworth Country Music Festival celebrations, Toyota Star Maker offers emerging talent the opportunity to realise their dream.

The sheer level of talent seen at every competition is refl ected in the fact that in 2012 alone, 18 of the 50 Country Music Association of Australia Golden Guitar fi nalists are past Star Makers.

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Nick (far left) with the other 2012 Toyota Star Maker Grand Finalists

North Gosford country music singer Nick Kingswell was one of six Toyota Star Maker grand fi nalists but narrowly missed out being named the 33rd Toyota Star Maker.

The fi rst meeting site will be on Tuesday, February 28, at Heazlett Park, Avoca, from 1:30 until 5:30pm.

A number of sites have been registered for Sunday, March 4, including the Pacifi c Highway in West Gosford adjacent to the netball courts and cycle track at 8:30am until 12:15pm, the Gosford Visitor Information Centre from 10am until 12pm, North Avcoa SLSC from 8-9:30am and the surf club car park at Avoca from 7am until 11am.

On Tuesday, March 6, a meeting site will be held at the boat ramp car park in Gosford from 9am until 11am.

In 2011, more than 565,000 volunteers across 7400 sites removed an

estimated 16,464 tonnes of rubbish across Australia.

Clean Up Australia’s chairman and founder Mr Ian Kiernan AO said he was confi dent that 2012 would be even bigger.

“We’re urging all Australians to take notice of clean up hotspots in your local area and let us know where they are, whether you can help out on the Day or not,” said Mr Kiernan.

“Your local park, waterways, beaches, road sides or back alleys are key areas and we are asking you to join the team by letting us know where these areas are.

“Everyone can do their bit for Australia, individually or as part of a team.

“Clean Up Australia Day is a simple way you can clean up, fi x up and conserve our

greatest resource, Australia.“Think of the places that

are important to you, your local park, sporting fi elds, beaches, walking tracks, neighbourhood streets and bike ways and pull together your own team to join Team Clean Up.”

In 2012, hundreds of thousands of volunteers will take to the streets with white and yellow bags and don their gloves to clean up their local community.

Registrations for Clean Up Sites are now open to join Team Clean Up in 2012.

To register go to http://www.cleanupaustraliaday.org.au.

Media Release,24 Jan 2012

Tracey Wigg, Gaia Communications

Clean Up Australia Day

Seven sites in the Gosford area have so far been registered for Clean Up Australia Day from February 28 until March 6.

The festival will run from 5:30pm until 10:30pm and will feature markets and food stalls, storytelling, interactive drumming, music and dance.

Activities will also include a traditional Aboriginal smoking opening ceremony, fi re twirling, roller girls, 5 Lands Band performances, Hut Taiko Drums, a Madam Wu performance and a solo performance from Chris Taylor.

Email, 24 Jan 2012 Brad Cardis, Fixx Events

Summer in the CityThe Community Spirit Festival will be held on Saturday, February

4, at Kibble Park, Gosford, as part of the Summer in the City program.

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The evening involved two outstanding presenters comprising Tim Silverwood who spoke about his journey to the Great Pacifi c Garbage Patch and associate professor Natalie Moltschaniwskyj who presented “Live fast and die young – the life of a squid”.

In July of last year, environmentalist Tim Silverwood spent three weeks sailing over 5000km from Honolulu to Vancouver with scientists, environmentalists, artists and fi lmmakers as part of a research expedition to the North Pacifi c Gyre (aka Great Pacifi c Garbaga Patch), coordinated by Algalita Marine Research Foundation.

What he discovered was that the description of the Garbage Patch as a “fl oating island” of trash is far from the truth.

“In fact, it’s much worse than that,” said Tim.

“If it were a fl oating island of trash it would be possible for us to go and clean it up but unfortunately it is more like a plastic soup.

“Larger plastic items like bottles, bags, buckets and crates don’t retain their structure for long as the sun’s rays beat down and the waves toss them around, they break apart into millions and billions of plastic fragments that then remain in the ocean.

“They don’t biodegrade though, that’s the scary part.”

To highlight the harmful effect litter has on marine life, Tim was recognised by Keep Australia Beautiful as an ambassador for its 2011 campaign, “Dropped on Land…Kills at Sea”.

He is also a co-founder of ‘Take 3 – A Clean Beach Initiative’, an organization that asks each visitor to beaches and waterways to simply take three pieces of rubbish with them when they leave.

Ms Mostschaniwskyj led the Marine Science program at the Central Coast campus of the University of Newcastle.

She has extensive experience in biology and ecology of squid.

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A Marine Discovery Talk was held in Terrigal on Thursday, January 19, at the Marine Discovery Centre as part of the

Summer Activities program for the year.

Her particular passion and research focus is squid, studying their behaviour, their growth and reproduction and implications for fi sheries and aquaculture.

“The most amazing things about these animals is that they live for such a short time; they literally grow fast and die young” said Natalie.

“They are the kind of animals that we often come across in rock pools, snorkeling or scuba diving, they fascinate those that encounter them and tend to generate lots of question about their behaviour.”

Email, 16 Jan 2012 Central Coast Marine

Discovery Centre

The Gosford City Markets will combine events with the Central Coast Highland Dancing Group to transform Kibble Park into “McKibble Park and all things Scottish” for the day.

The “McKibble Park” event commences at 8am with markets stalls, entertainment on the William St Mall stage and the Central Coast Highland Dancing Titles on the main stage.

The titles are a key event for Highland Dancers from all over Australia and are the fi rst major event on the competitive calendar.

Since its inception in 2008, dancers from all over NSW and interstate have challenged the Central Coast’s best in a bid to take the regional title.

“The McKibble Park event is a great way to kick off the new year and we are delighted to merge events

with the Central Coast Highland Dancing Group,” said GBID manager Mr Paul Brasch.

“We will have entertainment on both stages, market stalls, Scottish merchandise, food and bag pipes aplenty.

“This will be a great way to spend a Saturday morning.

“The markets are not overly crowded and have plenty of car parking nearby.

“Kibble Park Gosford has full wheelchair access as well.

“The wonderful playground in Kibble Park keeps the little market goers entertained. “We will have a a haggis throwing competiton, caber toss and a kilted dash for the kids.

“The atmosphere will be amazing.”

Media Release, 27 Jan 2012

Paul Brasch, GBID

Scottish theme kicks off Markets

The Gosford City Markets will return to Kibble Park on Saturday, February 11, with a Scottish theme.

Two classes will be run with a mobile phone class from 9:30am until 10:30am and the smart phone and iPhone class from 10:30am until 11:30am.

The workshops explain how mobile phones work and cover

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Email, 18 Jan 2012 Nicole Turner, Kincumber

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Toomb’s, of Green Point, has managed to dominate this category after directing videos for country music stars Adam Harvey, Shane Nicholson and collaborators Sarah Storer and Kev Carmody.

As a gifted musician himself, Toombs has a signifi cant repertoire that lists performances alongside some of country

music’s heavyweights including Kasey Chambers as well as playing on a number of Golden Guitar winning albums.

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Green Point resident nominated for fi nals

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One male and one female are required for the “ShrÖdinger’s Dæmon” by Lachlan McGowan while three males and two females are required for the “Mystery of the Outback”.

Auditions for both plays will be held on Monday, February 13, and Wednesday, February

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The APS was formed in the 1970s with the name Society for Growing Australian Plants.

The Society has branches in every state and within each state are District Groups.

Presently there are 22 District Groups in NSW.

The objectives of APS-NSW are to foster and promote appreciation, study and participate in growing and propagating Australian native plants, to foster, support and promote the preservation and conservation of Australian native plants, to encourage the use of Australian native plants in home gardens and

public places, to improve Australian native plants as garden subjects, to interest people in the nursery industry in propagating and supplying Australian native plants to the public and to increase and disseminate general knowledge of Australian native plants.

The APS Central Coast Group has 130 members and holds monthly meetings at Phillip House in Old Mount Penang Rd, Kariong.

The members are active in various Bushcare activities in Gosford and have had a strong presence at the Springtime Flora Festival over many years.

The APS Central Coast

Group would advertise monthly “talks and walks” to take place on the second Saturday of the month to coincide with the monthly Growers’ Market in Kibble Park.

Initial activities proposed for Rumbalara include an oration of the history of the eastern side of Rumbalara and a discussion of the plantings at the new entrance and a walk on parts of the Casuarina Track where a list of plants seen along the track would be produced.

Gosford Council Agenda NM.3, 24 Jan 2012

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As the ambassador Judy played an important role in the Australia Day celebrations, spreading messages of inspiration and what it means to be Australian.

Judy attended the offi cial Australia Day ceremonies at Wagstaffe and Woy Woy and also attended the Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony at the Laycock St Community Theatre.

Gosford City Australia Day Committee chairperson Cr Jim Macfadyen said that the Ambassador Program was an integral part of Australia Day and each Ambassador was chosen for their achievements and ability to inspire.

“Judy has played a signifi cant role within the Australian entertainment industry.

“Her career is a perfect example of what can be achieved with hard work

and dedication and is a fi tting ambassador for the City of Gosford.

“She is an amazing Australian who is an inspiration to all of us,” said Cr Macfadyen.

With a career spanning four decades, Judy is an infl uential artist in Australia.

She was the fi rst female entertainer with two records in the Top 40 music charts.

Recognition of her talents has been overwhelming, with more than twenty awards from TV and recording performances, including three TV Logies and eight Australian Entertainment ‘MO’ Awards.

Judy has also represented Australia at International Expo’s, in Japan and the United States of America.

In the 2006 Queen’s Birthday Honours list, Judy received the Order of Australia for Services

to Entertainment and her charity work.

“The Ambassador Program is a wonderful way to spread community spirit, which is something I know the Gosford City Australia Day celebrations are all about,” said Ms Stone.

Media Release, 17 Jan 2012

Gosford Council Media

Gosford’sAmbassador named

Australian entertainer Judy Stone AM is Gosford City’s 2012 National Ambassador for Australia Day.

Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein announced the funding for Central Coast Tourism, on behalf of Minister for Tourism and Major Events Mr George Souris.

Nine tourism projects across the Central Coast have been granted funding from the NSW Government’s $5 million Regional Tourism Product Development Funding Program.

Mr Holstein said the Destination NSW funding would enable Gosford to enhance visitor experiences and boost tourism to the local area.

“I am delighted to announce that projects around Gosford have been awarded funding to further develop the visitor experience and increase the range of tourism activities and attractions in the Central Coast.

“These projects will have many benefi ts and will help to attract more visitors to Gosford,” Mr Holstein said.

Central Coast Regional Development Corporation will receive $45,000 to install an all weather event structure and centralised power outlets at the Mt Penang Festival Site.

Glenworth Valley Outdoor Adventures will receive $30,000 to build a multi-purpose function centre for wet weather activities and for use for conferences and weddings.

Funding of $45,000 will go towards construction of a new nature walk with an aviary, interpretive signage with animal life cycle displays at the Australian Reptile Park Nature Walk.

Gosford Council will also receive $45,000 funding to enhance the signage of the Five Lands Coastal Walkway which runs from MacMasters Beach to Terrigal.

Mr Souris said the $250,000 funding for the mainland regional tourism organisations in NSW was designed to attract more visitors to places like the Central Coast.

“Maintaining interesting and fun local attractions is as important for the local community as it is for tourists,” he said.

“The aim of the $5 million Regional Product Development Program is to expand the number and diversity of visitor attractions and experiences available across NSW, to

grow regional tourism and boost the State’s economy.”

Mr Souris said the value of tourism in regional NSW was more than $8.7 billion in overnight visitor expenditure based on 17.5 million overnight visitors.

“NSW has a natural diversity of landscapes from the Snowy Mountains to the interior’s countryside and the stunning Pacifi c Coast.

“The state has a rich heritage and an abundance of festivals and events which makes NSW a top destination for visitors.

“Regional NSW is at the heart of our goal of doubling overnight tourism expenditure in NSW by 2020,” Mr Souris said.

Central Coast Tourism CEO Mr Oliver Philpot said: “This tourism development initiative has led to closer working between individual tourism businesses and Central Coast Tourism and has had a positive impact on community support for tourism.

“We look forward to the results of the program over the next year.”

Media Release, 16 Jan 2012

Chris Holstein, Member for Gosford

Coast receives tourism funding

One hundred and sixty fi ve thousand dollars in funding for local tourism projects and businesses in Gosford has been announced as part of a wider package of $250,000 in funding to develop

tourism across the Central Coast.

On Monday, January 30, until Friday, February 3, buses will replace trains nightly between Gosford and Hornsby from 11:10pm until 3am.

The last direct train will depart Gosford at 10.08pm and arrive at Central at 11.35pm.

The last direct train will depart Central at 10.15pm and arrive at Newcastle at 1.18am.

On Monday, February 6, until Friday, February 10, from 11:40pm until 3am some trains will operate up to 15 minutes later than the normal time table due to track work between

Hornsby and Thornleigh.Buses will also replace

trains from 2am on Saturday, February 11, until 2am on Monday, February 12.

Website, 25 Jan 2012 Cityrail

Buses to replace night trains for track worksGosford travellers are encouraged to allow extra travel time

when travelling on the Newcastle and Central Coast Line from Monday, January 30, until Monday, February 13.

The play was adapted and directed by local actor-director-writer Ms Annie Bilton.

The cast included Emily Arkell, Brian Fitzsimmons, Susannah Kerr, David Kerslake, Rhys Malone, Margaret McGowan,

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Email, 24 Jan 2012 Nerida White,

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AACC Computer Club Inc. (33)

www.aacc.asn.auHelp with all Computing problems - Program demos + Q&A sessions - 7pm (Feb-Nov) - Narara Valley High School - Fountains Road, Narara • 2nd Wed night of Month - Windows - Supper providedDAY Meetings – 9.30am - (Feb – Nov) - East Gosford Progress Hall - 10 Henry Parry Drive (cnr Webb Rd)• 3rd Wednesday of month - Linux • 4th Thur of month - Social Meeting + Windows 12.15pm (Feb – Nov) - Afternoon tea provided

4362 19184324 2740

The Australian Conservation Foundation - Central Coast

Branch (28)

holds their meetings on the third Tuesday of each month (except January) at 7pmDiscussions are focussed on local, state and national environmental issues. The Branch writes submissions, assists at stalls at local events, attends workshops and seminars and lobbys politicians. Location: 50+ Leisure and Learning Centre, cnr Albany St North and Henry Wheeler Place, Gosford.

john.wiggin@acf.ccoast.orgPO Box 547, Woy Woy NSW 2256

4323 1843

Brisbane Water Historical Society

(46)

• Coach tours• School educational tours• Coach tours for members• Annual Street Stalls• Participation in HistoryHeritage Week Celebration

Margaret Pearce4325 2270

Central Coast Art Society (43)

Bringing together artists and interested people for lectures, demonstrations and discussion.Weekly paint-outs each Tuesday at varying Central Coast locations4349 5860Workshops - 4363 1820 - 9.30am to 12.30pmon the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month and Social Meetings 1.30pm on the 4th Wednesday of each month at Gosford City Arts Centre, for a demo by Guest artist

4325 1420publicity@artcentralcoast.asn.auPO Box 4168, East Gosford 2250

Central CoastConcert Band (28)

Meets every Tuesday 7:15pm

till 9:30pmnew members always welcome.Community playouts with four concerts a year at Laycock St Theatre.

0407 894 560or 0411 272 640

Central Coast Family History Society Inc. (39)

All the resources, information and advice needed to study your family’s history are available through the Society.Visit the Society’s Research Centre at 8 Russell Drysdale St, East Gosford, our website at www.centralcoastfhs.org.auMonthly meetings are held on 1st Saturday of each month at 1pm in the Lions Community Hall, behind the Society’s Research Centre. Visitors welcome

4324 5164

Central Coast Handweavers, Spinners and

Textile Arts Guild Inc (28)

Spinning and weaving, patchwork and quilting felting and other fi bre and fabric craftsWorkshops and Community quiting beesDay and Night Groupswww.thecottage.org.au

4325 4743

Coastal Communicators

Toastmasters Club (41)

Are you looking for a club that can help you develop confi dence by improving your speaking skills - a friendly club that makes fun and encouragement a part of the learning? Whether in the workforce or retired, Coastal Communicators caters for everyone’s needs. Our aim is to help you reach your goal. Meetings are entertaining and educational with an enthusiastic and supportive membership. This club meets 1st and 3rd Saturdays in the Avoca Beach Bowling Club at 11am.

4341 6843jancummings@y7mail.com

Fellowship of First FleetersCentral Coast Chapter (88/48)

Anyone interested in early history or early family

histories are welcome to attend our meetings. You don’t need to be a First

Fleeter to attend.Meetings at Wyong RSL Club on second Saturday each month at 10:30amCall Jon on 4323 1849

Gosford Business Improvement District Inc (33)

GBID’s aim is to make Gosford a safer, cleaner, commercially vibrant, attractive regional city.We achieve this through regular festivals and events, monthly markets, beautifi cation and business retention projects.Gosford City Markets held second Saturday of each month, seasonal events throughout the yearinfo@gosford.com.au200 Mann Street Gosford

4322 7726

Gosford City Toastmasters (38)

Providing a supportive and positive learning environment to enable individuals to develop oral communication and leadership skills.Second and fourth Thursday of each month, Gosford Bowling Club.

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Gosford RSL Ladies Indoor

Bowls (28)

Wanted Women to join our social indoor bowls

Fridays 10am to 2pm at RSL Club

4344 5812 or 0412 773 441

Gosford RSL Sub-Branch

Women’s Auxiliary (28)

Invitation to women over 18 years to Join our organisationWe raise money for the welfare of veterans and their families in our districtRSL Club West Gosford4th Mon of the month 2pm

4323 7336

Kincumber Neighbourhood

Centre (49)

• Personal development• Community Garden• Counselling• Meditation• Support Groups• Friendship Groups• Music and Movement for under 5• Rooms for hire

4363 1044

Meals on Wheels (46)

Delivered meals and fl exible food options for people with a functional disability

4382 9401

Probus Club of Avoca Beach (43)

Men and Women are always welcome. Come along and hear interesting guest speakers, make new friends and join us in our social activities.Meetings start at 10am

3rd Monday of each monthAvoca Beach Bowling Club4368 6157 or 4384 3741

Probus ClubNorth Gosford (38)

New and older retirees who seek companionship and intellectual stimulus, fun and fellowship through outings such as walking, bus trips, indoor bowls, theatre attendances are invited to join the above club.4th Tuesday MonthlyCentral Coast Leagues Club 10am

4324 24934365 4208

Probus ClubWest Gosford (47)

Our mixed friendly club welcomes retired or semi retired people.Enjoy friendships, lunches, outings, trips etcwith our group. New members very welcome.2nd Thursday of every monthNarara Community Centre2 Pandala Rd Narara 10am

4362 7227

Seniors Computer Club Central Coast

Inc. (83/41)

Classes for Beginners are held on Mondays or Tuesdays. There are also classes Monday to Friday

for most other programs as organised according to the Timetable published on the Club Website. All classes are 10am to 12md or 1 pm to 3pm at Kincumber & District Neighbourhood Centre. PC and MacMeetings are held at Avoca Beach Bowling Club on the fi rst Monday of the Month with a Guest Speaker

4369 2530

Soroptimist International (81/38)

SI is a dynamic organisation for professional and business women, through advocacy, awareness and action we strive to improve the lives of women and girls2nd Thursday of each month (except Jan)6:45pm - Breakers Country Club, Dover Road Wamberalsibrisbanewater@siswp.org

4365 3121

Wyong Community Centre (49)

A local community cente that provides a wide range of programs and activities to the local community inc. Tai Chi, Yoga, Zumba, Blokes Breakfast’s, Community Markets, Out of School Hours Care, Play Groups contact the Centre for dates and times on 4323 7483 - manager@wyoming.org.au

Not for Profi t Organisations DirectoryDirectoryCoast Community News - January 30, 2012 - Page 13

The Gosford DiaryThe Gosford DiaryThe Gosford DiaryThe Gosford Diary

If you’ve got something happening in Gosford LGA area 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.

Thursday February 2Mobile Phone workshop for seniors,

Kincumber Neighborhood Centre, 10:30am

Friday February 3Indian Dancing for 5-12 year olds,

Kincumber Neighborhood Centre, 3:34-4:45pm

Saturday February 4Electric Blues Jam, Central Coast

Hotel, 2-5pmSummer in the City Festival, Kibble

Park, Gosford, 10:30am

Monday February 6Monday Meanderers- Mooney

Mooney Magic walk, 12pmCelebrating the Tree of Life for 5-12

year olds, Kincumber Neighborhood Centre, 3:45- 5pm

Tuesday February 7Greening Up children’s workshop,

Somers McCourt Gallery, 10amCeramic painting with Sile for 5-12

year olds, Kincumber Neighborhood Centre, 3:45pm-5:30pm

Art course, Point Clare Arts and Crafts, 10am

Wednesday February 8Belly dancing for 5-10 year olds,

Kincumber Neighborhood Centre. 3:45-4:30pm

Friday February 10Greening Up children’s workshop,

Somers McCourt Gallery, 10am

Saturday February 11Gosford City Markets, Kibble Park,

8am-1pmCentral Coast Bush Dance Music

Association’s AGM, East Gosford Progress Hall

Monday February 13Celebrating the Tree of Life for 5-12

year olds, Kincumber Neighborhood Centre, 3:45- 5pm

Tuesday February 14Greening Up children’s workshop,

Somers McCourt Gallery, 10amCeramic painting with Sile for 5-12

year olds, Kincumber Neighborhood Centre, 3:45pm-5:30pm

Thursday February 16Book talk by Sandy Brocking, Erina

Fair Library, 3pm

Sunday February 19Kariong Community Fun Festival,

10am-3pm

Monday February 20Ocean stories for 5-8 year olds,

Kincumber Neighborhood Centre, 3:45-5pm

Tuesday February 21Pate a Sel with Sile for 5-12 year

olds, Kincumber Neighborhood Centre, 3:45-5:30pm

Monday February 27Ocean stories for 5-8 year olds,

Kincumber Neighborhood Centre, 3:45-5pm

Tuesday February 28Pate a Sel with Sile for 5-12 year

olds, Kincumber Neighborhood Centre, 3:45-5:30pm

Friday March 2Aerosol Art workshop, Youth Arts

Warehouse, 12-4pm, free

Saturday March 3Aerosol Art workshop, Youth Arts

Warehouse, 12-4pm, freeElectric Blues Jam, Central Coast

Hotel, 2-5pm

For events in post code areas 2250, 2260 and 2251See the Peninsula News for events in post code areas 2256 & 2257

Sport Page 14 - January 30, 2012 - Coast Community News

AvocaAvoca CinemaAvoca HotelAvoca ShopsAvoca Surf Club Avoca Primary SchoolBottle Shop Service Station

BensvilleBensville ShopsCoast Christian School

CopacabanaCopacabana Public schoolCopacabana ShopsKiosk

East GosfordEast Gosford CafesEast Gosford HotelEast Gosford Olympic Pool East Gosford Primary SchoolEast Gosford Shopping CentreGosford Regional GalleryGosford Sailing Club St Edward College High SchoolSt Josephs Girls College High School

ErinaBob JaneCentral Coast Adventist School Central Coast Grammar SchoolDuluxErina Fair LibraryErina High SchoolErina Leagues ClubErina MallFitness 2000Fountain PlazaJacks Bar and Grill McDonaldsRed RoosterShell Service Station Singos Meats

Tarragal Glen VillageThe Bungalows Woodport InnWoodport Pre School Woodport Retirement village

Green Point AldiBroadlandsGreen Point Christian CollegeGreen Point Community CentreGreen Point VillageMr Catering-Greenway cafe

GosfordAnacondaBite Me Take AwayCaltex Service CentreCentral Coast Leagues ClubCRS AustraliaDucks Crossing Publications Duttons TavernGateway TakeawayGosford Bowls ClubGosford Court HouseGosford High SchoolGosford HospitalGosford HotelGosford LibraryGosford Police HeadquartersGosford Senior Citizen CentreGosford ShowgroundGosford Tafe Imperial CentreMonti’sOffi ceworksRSL Retirement Village and Community CentreSpotlight Tourism Information CentreWest Gosford RSL

KariongCentral Coast Regional Development Corporation

ChemistKariong CafeKariong High SchoolKariong Liquor StoreKariong Neighbourhood Centre Kariong Primary SchoolKariong SupermarketsKariong TavernLangford Drive Service Station Mt Penang Tourist information Centre Shell Service Station

KincumberBrentwood VillageHoly Cross Catholic Primary SchoolKincumber High SchoolKincumber HotelKincumber LibraryKincumber Nautical VillageKincumber Primary SchoolKincumber Shopping CentreMitre 10Multi Purpose Community CentreShell Service StationSouth Kincumber ShopsTake away Food Outlets

Lisarow B.J Howes Metal landLisarow High SchoolLisarow Plaza Shopping Centre

NararaNarara Community CentreNarara Public SchoolNarara Service Station - Parsons RdNarara Valley NurseryNarara Valley shopsNarara Valley High SchoolNarara Take Away

Narara Home Central Service Station - Manns Rd/Merinee Rd

Niagara ParkMulti Sports Centre Niagara Park Community CentreNiagara Park Library Niagara Park Primary SchoolNiagara Park Shopping CentreSara LeeNiagara Park Tavern

North GosfordHinterland Real EstateNetwork VideoNorth Gosford Private HospitalNorth Gosford Shops

Point ClareAldi Acorn Garden CentreAubrey DownerChemistFairhaven ServicesMeat DiscounterLiquor ShopPoint Clare Community HallPoint Clare Public SchoolPoint Clare Real Estate Point Clare Shopping CentrePoint Clare Thai Takeaway

Saratoga/Yattalunga/DavistownAlloura Waters VillageBrisbania Primary SchoolDavistown Bottle Shop Davistown RSLSaratoga Shopping Centre/Cafe/NewsagentSaratoga Community HallSaratoga Shell Service StationYattalunga Shopping Centre

Springfi eldChertsey Primary SchoolOzone ExpressSpringfi eld Shopping Centre

TerrigalSurf ClubHotelLibraryBowling ClubCrowne PlazaHigh School

WamberalCountry Club

West GosfordBakery - Manns RdBazzas Pet ShackBeacon LightingBlockbusterBunning WarehouseCaltex Service StationChemistClearview GlassColesDomainDrummond GolfFormulae 1 Motel Golf ClubGosford Carpet WarehouseGosford Motor InnGosford Palms Motor InnGosford ToolsHenry Kendall High SchoolHungry Jacks HusqvarnaIndoor Sports CentreKFCLin Brothers Master BuildersMcDonaldsMetro Service Station

Michel’s Patisserie Mobil Service Station NewsagentRed RoosterSettlers TavernSubwaySupercheap autoWest Gosford MotelWest Gosford TavernZanziba Cafe

WyomingAdelene VillageAldiBP Service StationBrisbane Water Legacy NursingChapmans Fruit ShopCommunity CentreFitness Centre WyomingGrange Hotel Henry Kendall VillageImage Motorcycles J&B Noodle BarKFCLaycock St TheatreMcDonalds Our Lady of the Rosary Primary SchoolRecreational Car AccessoriesTen Pin Bowling Westpac Bank-City gateWillows HotelWoolworths Service Station Wyoming Caravan ParkWyoming Medical CentreWyoming Public SchoolWyoming Shopping VillageWyoming Shops corner of Maidens Brush Rd and WarrawillaWyoming Youth CentreValley View Public School

Where do you get it?Following is a list of all good outlets in the City of Gosford where you can get a copy of Gosford Central News

Intermittent rain was not enough to deter riders from the Central Coast, Sydney and Hunter from showing off their best moves and putting on a great show for spectators.

The event is growing as one of the largest Skate, Scooter and BMX competitions on the Central Coast and is open to all ages from U7s to Opens for both males and females of all abilities.

Strong competition was shown in all ten categories causing some tough decisions for the judges.

Michael (Rooey) Booth

won the Open BMX event while Knox Hayter won the U17s BMX event.

Both boys are sponsored by Hype Classics, an up and coming clothing brand established by 22-year-old Rob Bray, of Niagara Park and 21-year-old Mat Melon of Ourimbah.

Other results from the day included Jason Vandersmaght in the Open Skate and Mitchell Ritcher in the Open Scooter.

Gosford Council’s coordinator of active open space Ms Karen Tucker said that organisers and sponsors were happy with

the attendance despite the unfavourable weather conditions.

“Competitors toughed out the poor weather and put on great performances and really enjoyed themselves.

“The standard of competition was fantastic.

“Riders gave judges the diffi cult task of picking a winner in each of our categories.

“Aside from the excitement of the age contested competitions, the food, market stalls, music, jumping castle, giant slide, temporary tattoos and face painting created a fabulous

atmosphere”, said Ms Tucker.

Presented for the second year by Gosford City Council, Bad Boy, Bikecology Central and supported by Star 104.5, there was a large prize pool of cash, products and giveaways for competitors in all categories.

The event also saw many awards of encouragement given to competitors for their efforts.

The Bad Boy Summer Sesh is an annual event with planning already underway for the 2013 January event.

Media Release, 25 Jan 2012

Gosford Council Media

Rain doesn’t deter riders

Despite some gloomy weather on Saturday, January 21, the 2012 Bad Boy Summer Sesh Skate, Scooter and BMX Competition was run and won at Narara Skatepark.

Mat Melon, Michael (Rooey) Booth, Knox Hayter and Rob BrayPhoto: Naomi Bridges

The match is part of the international football package announced by the NSW Government through Destination NSW and Football Federation Australia in August 2011.

The international football package includes two Australian U23s qualifi ers for the London 2012 Olympic Games, one of which is to be played in regional NSW.

The fi rst of these games was played last November at Parramatta Stadium.

Member for Gosford, Mr Chris Holstein said the announcement that Gosford would host the Australian U23s v Iraq U23s was a fantastic achievement for the region and an exciting addition to the 2012 NSW Events Calendar.

“This is great news for the Central Coast and refl ects the NSW Government’s desire to take international football to as many parts of the State as possible.

“Pending the outcome of other London 2012 qualifi ers during February in Australia’s group, the match against Iraq could be crucial to our hopes of London 2012 qualifi cation.

Mr Holstein said the Central Coast Stadium is a fi tting venue for the qualifi er.

“The stadium can hold up to 20,000 spectators and has played host to

international rugby union, National Rugby League and Hyundai A-League matches, boxing, motor cross and open-air rock concerts as well as a multitude of local sporting and community events,” he said.

Football Federation Australia chief executive offi cer Ben Buckley said he was greatly appreciative of the support from the NSW Government for this match and other football events within the state.

“The support from the NSW Government for these Olympic Games qualifi cation matches and the Qantas Socceroos 2014 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifi ers provides fans with fantastic opportunities for them to support our national teams at top quality stadiums.

“The Central Coast area in particular has a great tradition of supporting our national teams when they have played at Central Coast Stadium, and I’m sure that our upcoming match against Iraq will be no different,” concluded Buckley.

Ticketing details for the match will be announced shortly.

Media Release, 25 Jan 2012

Chris Holstein, Member for Gosford

Gosford to host Olympic qualifi erGosford has secured the right to host an

AFC Asian qualifi er for the London 2012 Olympic Games when the Australian

U23s plays Iraq U23s on March14.

SportCoast Community News - January 30, 2012 - Page 15

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On our side

A highlight of the meet was an attempt by 75-year-old Tony Goodwin from Manly to break the 200 metre breaststroke world record for the age group 75-79 currently standing at 3.20 minutes.

Tony’s time recorded was 3 minutes and 7.5 seconds coming 2.5 seconds under the current record.

Tony is waiting on the world swimming governing body, FINA, to ratify the result before celebrating his achievement.

The local teams of Gosford City Seagulls, Ettalong Pelicans and Wyong Wobbygongs had the following results. Gosford City Seagulls

35 – 39 Men-Mike Stringfellow 2nd

65 – 69 Men-Col Hodgson 2nd

85 – 89 Women-Val Lincoln 2nd

The other swimmers were Colin Bullard, Rob Lewis, Peter Ray and Neil Keele.Ettalong Pelicans

65 – 69 Men-Bill Cook 1st

85 – 89 Women-Opal Eddy 3rd Wyong Wobbygongs

25 – 29 Women-Tabitha Sayer 1st

25 – 29 Women-Jennifer White 3rd

30 – 34 Women-Jade Mifsud 3rd

35 – 39 Women-Natalie Jeffries 2nd

50 – 54 Women-Pam Martin 1st

Other records, which are also pending until ratifi ed, are

85 – 89 Women-Liz Wallis 200 M Freestyle

280 – 319 Women-Liz Wallis, Kay Burton, Sue Wiles and Nerida Murray 4 x 100 M Freestyle Relay

60 – 64 Men-Stuart Ellicott 100 M Breaststroke and 50 M Breaststroke

75 – 79 Men -Tony Goodwin 100 M Breaststroke and 50 M Breaststroke

Val Bridge, 23 Jan 2012

Records broken at Gosford poolGosford swimming pool was awash with

competitors from 33 clubs across NSW, ACT, and VIC all vying for points in the

NSW Branch BPS [Branch Points Score] meet held on Saturday, January 21.

The win extended the Mariners streak to 15 games unbeaten, and increases their lead at the summit of the Hyundai A-League.

Graham Arnold made several changes to the side that did battle with the Melbourne Heart on on the night of Wednesday January 18, most notably handing a starting debut to teenage recruit Tomas Rogic.

Backing up for their third game in a week, the home side was full of running in a frantic opening few minutes that saw them win several corners.

However, Adelaide were themselves in the middle of a hot run of form and absorbed the pressure before calmly beginning to counter-attack.

John Kosmina injected a steeliness and ruthlessness into the Adelaide United defensive structure, and it showed as they pressured the Mariners into errors.

Post match, Mariners’ tactician Arnold lauded his side’s capacity to earn a result against a resolute Adelaide outfi t.

“To come back the way they did is mind-blowing,” Arnold said.

“I just stayed positive at half-time because I believe so much in the boys, I just told them to play the way we play and stay positive.

“The wonderful thing about this group of players is they take the game plan and they go with it, and they believe in it.

“Pushing Rosey (Josh

Rose) into midfi eld meant that he got closer to the game as well,” he said.

Match-winner Rose put his goal down to timing and anticipation, and felt that the Mariners returned to some of their best form in the second stanza.

“You’ve just got to anticipate things and if your lucks in it will fall for you,” Rose said.

“I think the most important thing tonight was that we played some great football in the second half.”

“The belief in the squad is very high at the moment.”

Media Release, 21 Jan 2012

Ben O’Neill, Central Coast Mariners

Late goals secure win

Goals from Daniel McBreen, Adam Kwasnik and Josh Rose helped the Central Coast Mariners defeat Adelaide

United 3-2 in a seesawing game at Bluetongue Stadium on Saturday, January 21.