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Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews received a number of Triple Zero (000) calls from 2.40am.

A total of eight fi re trucks were despatched, with 70 fi re-fi ghters, including both permanent and retained (on-call), fi ghting the blaze for four hours, using hoses and spraying from aerial booms.

The fi re was believed to have started in One Stop Fashion, before spreading to Amaze N Play and Casey’s Toys.

The fi re engulfed the toy shop, but fi re-fi ghters were able to save the adjoining JB HiFi store, and the Roads and Maritime Authority offi ce.

They used Thermal Imaging cameras to check for any fi re spots.

FRNSW fi re-fi ghters also prevented fi re from spreading to the Harvey

Norman outlet on Karalta Lane, which backed onto the properties affected on Karalta Rd, or the nearby Good Guys outlet.

FRNSW Zone Commander Superintendent David Turner said he was proud of the fi re-fi ghters who battled the blaze.

“The fi re spread very quickly because of the high fi re load inside some of the commercial premises, but the techniques we used, including a ‘wall of water’ from our hoses and aerial pumper, stopped it spreading further and saved some valuable property,” Superintendent Turner said.

“It was a long night, but I am proud of all the fi re-fi ghters for their work.”

Media release, 15 Jun 2012

Tom Cooper, FRNSWPhotos: Greg Burch

Fire destroys Erina shops

Three retail outlets in Erina were damaged by a fi re in the early hours of the morning on Friday, June 15.

Aboriginal & Torres Strait

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

EmergencyPolice 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 321Family Drug Support 1300 368 186

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

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

Problems,

Habits & AddictionG-Line Telephone Counsel 1800 633 635Gamblers Anonymous 9564 1574Alcoholics Anonymous 4323 3890Narcotics Anonymous 4325 0524Quitline 131 848

Welfare ServicesDonnison St. Restaurant 4325 3540Gosford Family Support 4340 1585Horizons Family Services 4334 3377Meals on Wheels Gosford 4363 7111 Woy Woy 4341 6699Department of Community Services Gosford - 4336 2400The Salvation Army 4325 5733Samaritans Emergency Relief 4393 2450St Vincent De Paul Society HELPLINE 4323 6081

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Gosford Council has revived a two-year-old proposal to build a recycling facility at the site of the Bulls Hill quarry.

The Council resolved to initiate the Local Environment Plan “gateway process” for a resource recovery facility in Woy Woy at its meeting of Tuesday, June 6,.

The site is 750m from Woy Woy Rd and was operated as a sandstone quarry until 1982.

A licence for the extractive industry continued until the mid-1990s.

The land used for the quarry extraction area is now stripped of signifi cant vegetation and accommodates several siltation dams, ballast stockpiles and dumped cars.

The matter was previously considered by Council on December 7, 2010, and a planning proposal was forwarded to the Department of Planning, which subsequently requested clarifi cation regarding a number of operational issues.

However this was withdrawn when the Council’s City Services Directorate advised that until a Regional Waste Strategy has been investigated it was unwise to proceed.

Council was told that the Regional Waste Strategy progressed and it was considered that the development of a resource recovery facility located at Bulls Hill was critical to the future waste management options for Gosford.

It was determined that the site be considered in the Regional Waste Strategy and formation of the Joint Central Coast Waste Initiative.

Council was told that in 1983

Sinclair Knight and Partners produced a report entitled Gosford-Wyong Regional Waste Disposal Study which identifi ed four additional sites in Gosford LGA available for future waste disposal.

Only the Bulls Hill Quarry site was considered suitable for a future solid waste disposal site.

The study found that the main advantages of the site included a good location clear of residential

areas which was only 2.5km further from the centre of Woy Woy population area than the existing depot, economically controllable environmental impacts, a large volume over which to distribute development costs and a lack of other suitable alternatives.

A report from council staff stated that no action was taken at that point as the three existing landfi ll sites in Green Point, Kincumber and Woy Woy had suffi cient capacity for immediate needs.

The report stated only the Woy Woy site now operated as landfi ll and recycling was a necessity.

The Woy Woy tip’s life was limited to 2032, based on current usage, according to the report. “It is imperative that Council seeks to prolong its economic life by recycling all suitable material and thus reducing landfi ll.

“The planning proposal provides the capability to divert signifi cant quantities of solid, construction and demolition waste and green waste from the existing landfi ll.”

The site would include a soil processing facility, community re-use facility, an Alternate Waste Technology section for processing of 100,000 tonnes per annum of municipal solid waste, incorporating material from both Gosford and Wyong, and a composting facility for managing 60,000 tonnes per annum of source separated green waste and 15,000 tonnes per annum of biosolids.

Gosford Council Agenda ENV.48, 5 Jun 2012

Council to proceed with recycling at Bulls Hill

Gosford Council has agreed to support an application for a new horse riding school on Empire Bay Dr, Empire Bay.

The proposal includes improvements to the existing agistment facilities on the property including the upgrade of an existing holding paddock, the formalisation of a holding paddock to a lesson arena, the formalisation of the view area, the upgrade of three existing spelling paddocks and use of the widened driveway for client parking.

The proposal provides

for a local “animal training establishment” that would service the greater Peninsula and Bouddi catchment and provide local part time employment and economic benefi ts for local families.

It would also provide a local recreational facility for young people and people with disabilities who wanted to learn horse riding skills.

In addition, the proposal sought to establish a valuable small scale tourist facility that would service the growing day trip and overnight market.

A staff assessment of the proposal presented to Gosford Council on Tuesday, June 7, stated that there was a strong demand for additional horse riding facilities in the area with only one other commercial operation which was already operating to capacity and had limited availability for additional students.

The council will initiate the Local Environmental Plan “gateway process” to enable the proposal to proceed.

Gosford Council Agenda ENV.49, 5 Jun 2012

Council supports horse riding school

An aerial view of the old Bulls Hill quarry site

The proposed site for the horse riding school in Empire Bay

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Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews received a number of Triple Zero (000) calls from 2.40am.

A total of eight fi re trucks were despatched, with 70 fi re-fi ghters, including both permanent and retained (on-call), fi ghting the blaze for four hours, using hoses and spraying from aerial booms.

The fi re was believed to have started in One Stop Fashion, before spreading to Amaze N Play and Casey’s Toys.

The fi re engulfed the toy shop, but fi re-fi ghters were able to save the adjoining JB HiFi store, and the Roads and Maritime Authority offi ce.

They used Thermal Imaging cameras to check for any fi re spots.

FRNSW fi re-fi ghters also prevented fi re from spreading to the Harvey

Norman outlet on Karalta Lane, which backed onto the properties affected on Karalta Rd, or the nearby Good Guys outlet.

FRNSW Zone Commander Superintendent David Turner said he was proud of the fi re-fi ghters who battled the blaze.

“The fi re spread very quickly because of the high fi re load inside some of the commercial premises, but the techniques we used, including a ‘wall of water’ from our hoses and aerial pumper, stopped it spreading further and saved some valuable property,” Superintendent Turner said.

“It was a long night, but I am proud of all the fi re-fi ghters for their work.”

Media release, 15 Jun 2012

Tom Cooper, FRNSWPhotos: Greg Burch

Fire destroys Erina shops

Three retail outlets in Erina were damaged by a fi re in the early hours of the morning on Friday, June 15.

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Wyong Shire Council’s six

surf clubs were presented with a cheque from Council on the night of Monday, June 4, to assist in their operations over the next 12 months.

Council contributed a total of $51,810 towards the maintenance and operations of the six surf clubs in the Shire.

An amount of $8635 was awarded to Lakes, Soldiers, The Entrance North, The Entrance, Toowoon Bay and Shelly Beach.

Surf Life Saving Central Coast also received an $11,925 allocation from Council to ensure it continued to expand its services to benefi t residents and tourists.

Surf Life Saving Central Coast president Mr Stuart Harvey said his organisation was extremely grateful for Council’s ongoing support.

“The funds received from Wyong Shire Council are invaluable in ensuring the future fi nancial sustainability of the service that Surf Life Saving provides to the local beach going community,” Mr Harvey said.

“These funds will be utilised to maintain the surf club facilities and assist in the purchase of essential lifesaving equipment.

“Our six clubs and the branch are grateful for Wyong Shire Council’s continued acknowledgement of the service we provide and our importance to the community.”

Mayor Cr Bob Graham

said that Council’s fi nancial contribution to the clubs was aimed to assist with their ongoing expenses.

“Although we have built two new clubs at Soldiers and Shelly Beach in the past 12 months, and also have a new club at Toowoon Bay, some of our other clubs still require money for maintenance work.

“It is important we look after all our surf clubs because they are important

elements in our community and our volunteer surf lifesavers do a terrifi c job giving up their time on weekends to look after beach goers.

“Anyone heading to our beaches should know that, if they listen and follow the direction of these trained volunteer life savers, they will have an enjoyable and safe time,” said mayor Cr Graham.

Northlakes High School student

Joshua Glachan has been selected to represent Australia in the U16 boys’ oztag team in the World Cup to be held in December in New Zealand.

He has also represented Sydney North Schools in both the open touch and open football.

Josh plays for the U16 Central Coast Mariners Football team who are currently leading the competition after 10 rounds.

Wyong Council contributes $50,000

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Joshua selected for Australia

by Amber Bambey

Mayor Bob Graham (right), presents a cheque to Surf Life Saving Central Coast president Stuart Harvey,

at the Shelly Beach Surf Club.

One of the recipients, Soldiers Beach Surf Club

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An exhibition of the work will be

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At its meeting of Tuesday, June 5, councillors agreed that the red option that included an intersection with Narara Valley Drive as shown in the light blue option was the most preferred option.

Councillors agreed that the option was preferred as it would improve transport and fl ood free access for Narara residents including Narara Valley High School, allow additional alternative traffi c routes in the event of accidents on the new route or the old Pacifi c Highway, have the potential for new infrastructure on local roads to maintain local area connectivity and to enable access controlled intersections and provide potentially safer road design as it had fewer bends than the eastern option.

In 2009, the NSW Government announced planning to identify a preferred route to improve the main road network between the intersection of Manns Rd and Narara Creek Rd at Narara and the intersection of Railway Crescent and the Pacifi c Highway at Lisarow.

The upgrade would

provide two lanes in each direction separated by a median with associated intersection upgrades.

In July 2009, the RMS held community sessions to gain feedback from local communities on these two corridors.

Information was sought on safety, environmental impacts, social amenity, intersection treatment, local access and pedestrian facilities.

The RMS then identifi ed 15 initial route options which met the project requirements within the two corridors identifi ed by the RMS for the potential alignment of the main road upgrade between Narara and Lisarow.

The 15 initial route options were reviewed at a community information session taking into account the completed studies, constraint mapping and community feedback.

Six route options were then short listed for further investigation.

A series of technical studies including traffi c modelling, fl ood impact assessment, environmental mapping and geotechnical

investigation were undertaken as the basis for further assessing the route alignment options using RMS criteria.

Analysis of the six options based on this criteria resulted in four of the options being selected by the RMS for public comment.

Road and Maritime Services (RMS) Offi cers presented proposals to Councillors and SMG at the Strategy/Policy Workshop held on February 21 prior to its release to the community in March.

Council’s report of Tuesday, June 5, stated that the red option appeared to offer a potentially quicker and safer route due to a greatly reduced number of improved access points while providing essential access to the route as well as maintaining the local road network connectivity.

During construction, the red option would also provide less disruption to neighbourhood and Pacifi c Highway traffi c fl ows.

Gosford Council Agenda CIT.22, 5 Jun 2012

Alternative chosen for Pacifi c Highway upgradeGosford Council has agreed to advise the Roads and Maritime

Services of its chosen alternate route between Narara and Lisarow as part of the Pacifi c Highway upgrade.

The red option with the intersection at Narara Valley Drive (inset)

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The owners of the property approached Council in 2009 to indicate that they were willing to enter into negotiations with Council over the potential sale of part of their land for inclusion in the COSS.

Of the approximately 10.1 hectares, approximately 9.3 hectares was identifi ed for COSS acquisition, with approximately 0.8 hectares being retained by the owners.

While the dwelling on the

property is located adjacent to Boolari Rd, the property has a long frontage to Debenham Rd South both east and west of the hairpin bend.

The part of the property identifi ed for COSS acquisition supports native vegetation including an area of Warm Temperate Coastal Rainforest, an Endangered Ecological Community and an area of Narrabeen Blackbutt Forest which is listed as Regionally

Signifi cant Vegetation.The property has been

assessed as the second highest category for acquisition, as scored by the matrix developed for the acquisition priorities for inclusion in the COSS.

The owners advised Council that they wished to retain approximately one hectare of land around the existing dwelling.

Gosford Council Agenda CIT.19, 5 Jun 2012

Subdivision approvedGosford Council has approved a subdivision at 3 Boolari Rd,

West Gosford, to allow for the acquisition of 9.3 hectares of the property to be acquired for the Coastal Open Space System

(COSS).

Land to be acquired by COSS in the red and land to be retained by the owenrs in blue

“The redevelopment of the Gosford CBD has been highly debated, especially when it comes to The Landing,” said Central Coast Youth Consultants team leader Mr Jamie McKenzie.

“As this project will take many years to complete, it’s important that young people’s views and opinions are taken into consideration as they will be living, working and studying in Gosford in the future.

“Taking part in an online survey targeting youth, young people will be asked what they want to see, how it will look and what infrastructure will be needed to sustain Gosford for the future.

“As an added bonus, the Central Coast Redevelopment Corporation is sponsoring the project with apple iPad’s to give away to three lucky participants.

“Residents have been very vocal about their feeling and objections to certain areas of the redevelopment and it’s time that young people had a voice and had their views heard,” Mr McKenzie said.

Media release, 5 Jun 2012Jamie McKenzie, Regional

Youth Support Services.

Youth needed for surveyThe youth of

the Central Coast are being

encouraged to give their opinion on the proposed Gosford redevelopment by taking part in an online survey targeting young people and their social networking.

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Out and about

Great to be out and about on the Coast and seeing people enjoying the great place we live. (L to R)

Thanks to the dedicated men and women of Marine Rescue NSW for their continued presence on our waterways.

Great to see so many locals take part in the Century Challenge Bike Race from Kariong to Peats Ridge to help support Coast Shelter.

Wonderful to meet Lauren, an Ambassador for the Juvenile Diabetes Reseach Foundation and hear about the great work they are doing to help young people on the

Coast and around Australia.

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HELPING TO MAKE ENDS MEETHOW THE GOVERNMENT IS SUPPORTING LOCAL HOUSEHOLDS

The Government understands many local households are feeling the

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That’s why Labor is delivering extra cash to families, pensioners and other

local households to help them make ends meet.

In the coming weeks, more than 10,600 eligible local families will receive a

cash payment – to help now and over the coming months.

And more than 28,200 local pensioners will receive a cash payment as

well.

Other households – including students, carers and eligible retirees – will

also get extra support. This money will go straight into bank accounts.

In July, Labor is also delivering a tax cut for more than 47,000 local people

– so you can take home more in your regular pay.

And next year, usual family payments, pensions and other payments will

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Unit Commander Mr Ian Gallard said he was delighted to learn from Mr Holstein that the unit had been granted $45,500 from the NSW Community Building Partnership Program for the extension of the unit’s jetty and to relocate the rescue vessel boat lifts.

Siltation at the Point Clare Base of Marine Rescue Central Coast had been a growing problem to the volunteer rescue crews over recent years, especially at low tide.

Siltation below the rescue boats had, on occasion, prevented the boat lifts being lowered far enough to launch or recover either of the two rescue vessels.

Permission from the authorities and funding had not been available to allow dredging below the boat lifts and dredging was determined to be a short term solution as the siltation would continue and return over time.

The wharf work commenced in May and was undertaken by Greg Votono and his work crew from Coastwide Jetty Repairs.

The wharf was extended and a ‘T’ section added.

New support piles were installed and the boat lifts moved to the eastern (deepest) end of the jetty.

New electric power and lighting was required and this work was undertaken

by Peter Camilleri. Mr Gallard said: “Both Greg and Peter have done a considerable amount of work for us over the years and are great supporters of our volunteer marine rescue unit.”

“We are also most grateful for the support of the local member, Chris Holstein and the NSW Government.

“The CBP grant has enabled us to once again be a reliable 24 hour marine rescue service, a volunteer service that we have provided for the local boating community for more than 40 years,” Mr Gallard said.

Media release, 7 Jun 2012

Ron Cole, Central Coast Marine Rescue NSW

Marine Rescue ramp reopenedMember for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein reopened the Central

Coast Marine Rescue Boat ramp on Thursday, June 7, at Point Claire to offi cially commission the fi nished works.

Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein (far right) with members of Marine Rescue Central Coast

About 6pm on Thursday, May 31, a 30 year old woman was walking home from Narara Railway Station when she was grabbed from behind by an unknown man in Thornley St.

The man allegedly indecently assaulted the woman and tried to pull her into nearby bushland.

Following media coverage of the incident,

a second woman, 42, contacted police to advise she had been the victim of a similar incident at Narara just after 5.30pm on Thursday.

Police from Brisbane Water Local Area Command commenced an investigation.

About 2.15pm on Tuesday, June 12, police stopped a 16 year old boy on the Pacific Highway,

North Gosford.He was arrested and

taken to Gosford Police Station where he was charged with two counts of indecent assault.

He was conditionally bailed to appear at Woy Woy Children’s Court on July 10.

Media Release, 12 Jun 2012

NSW Police Media

16 year old charged

A 16 year old boy has been charged after two alleged indecent assaults in Narara.

On the Saturday, Marine Rescue Central Coast was phoned for assistance around 3:30pm by a family of three onboard a 7.8m Sundancer at Point Clare.

The boat’s engine cooling system had failed and they required a tow to their mooring at Empire Bay.

Skipper Ted Leeson

and his crew on Brisbane Water Lifeboat responded and completed the assigned task.

The volunteers again responded to a phone request for help at 10:15am on Sunday, June 10, by the skipper of a 7.5m displacement cruiser at Saratoga.

His vessel had a mechanical failure and

he sought a tow to the Lintern St ramp.

In the cold and rain, Skipper Ken Sharp and his crew on Brisbane Water Lifeboat completed the job.

Media Release, 11 Jun 2012

Ron Cole, Marine Rescue Central Coast

Family ofthree rescued

Marine Rescue Central Coast assisted a family of three at Point Clare on Saturday, June 9, and a skipper of a cruiser off Saratoga on Sunday, June 10.

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Greens Wyong deputy mayor Cr Sue Wynn introduced the candidates, Hillary Morris, Kate da Costa, Phocion Vouros and Heather Ingram.

After the candidates outlined some of their campaigning issues, Greens MLC John Kaye spoke about critical issues on the Central Coast, which he argued, were being used by the State Government as a test case for the selloff of public assets.

The fi rst Greens councillor was elected in 2004, and two in 2008.

Mr Kaye said he was “looking forward to working hard to elect three Greens to Gosford Council” this year.

Lead candidate for this year’s election Ms Hillary Morris is well known in the Gosford district, as an activist in the successful campaign to stop the Somersby sand mine.

She is involved in the Mangrove Mountain Country Fair and stood as the Greens candidate for Peats in 2007.

Ms Morris said: “Grass

roots democracy starts at the local level and we need Greens in council in order to push through our message of sustainability and social equity.”

“If elected I will encourage council to engage in sustainable opportunities where ever possible, protect community lands for the community, promote the diversity and richness of our region, incorporating the hinterland and seek out opportunities presented in council which encourage employment opportunities which are sustainable.

“Being involved in a local business with its main offi ce in Gosford, I want to ensure the CBD does not get overlooked in the development of the Gosford waterfront,” she said.

Kate da Costa represents the Greens on the Woy Woy Peninsula, where she has lived for 14 years.

As a commuter to Sydney, she said she understands the diffi culties faced by people travelling for hours each day and also their reasons for living on the

coast, affordable housing and a great way of life.

“We plan if we are elected, to build on the hard work Greens have already done in Council,” said Ms da Costa.

“While much work has been done on audits, and hardworking offi cers are employed in the Environment, Waste and Water divisions, the time has come for a whole-of-Council approach.

“Gosford needs a sustainability offi cer to plan large scale recycling and sustainability programs across divisions.

“Local residents are tired of the lack of transparency in all levels of government, and we are campaigning to introduce the recording of Council meetings so that these audio fi les can be downloaded by any resident from the Council website.

“Wyong Council and many others across the state already have audio recordings of their meetings, and there is no legal impediment to do this in Gosford.

“Finally, residents who are unable to attend meetings will be able to tell which councillors are debating issues, and which ones are simply voting on party lines.

“Councillors’ reasons for rejecting planning advice will fi nally be a matter of record, and those councillors who do not speak at meetings will soon fi nd themselves facing tough questions from the electorate,” she said.

In her introduction Cr Wynn not only spoke of the passion and commitment Greens representatives

bring to their jobs, but the difference even a single Greens councillor can make.

“Four years ago there was no discussion in Wyong Council about pro-active moves the Council itself could make in terms of sustainability and eco-products,” said Cr Wynn.

“Now, our staff are developing a business plan to grow industrial hemp on Council land to sequester carbon and to further keep that carbon out of the atmosphere by using the harvested hemp as an eco-building product in Council

properties.“This was my initiative,”

she said.Cr Wynn thanked retiring

Greens councillor Terri Latella for her enormous and tireless efforts over the last eight years, and Peter Freewater for all his work in protecting the environment and standing up for the community while representing the Greens.

Media Release, 14 Jun 2012

Kate da Costa, Central Coast Greens

Greens launch election campaignThe launch of The Greens’ 2012 Gosford Council election campaign

was attended by nearly 100 people on Sunday, June 3, at Gosford waterfront.

Greens candidates and MLC John Kaye at the launch

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Same way Gosford City Council is approaching revitalisation of the CBD.

Backwards!Email, 14 Jun 2012

Kevin Armstrong, West Gosford

The CCRDC has ignored the community’s rejection of the Landing with a full page advertisement supporting the Landing in the Central Coast Express on June 1.

All comments in the Express Advocate should be assessed, based on the fact that this is an advertisement, by the CCRDC.

The unsurprising course of action the CCRDC has taken to redress the community’s rejection of the Landing is to increase the advertising budget.

So far, the redevelopment of Gosford has had numerous proposals,

based on health services, education, commerce, and the latest proposal from the CCRDC is a marine precinct.Are there any more proposals to come?

And so the story continues and continues.

In relation to the so called “nit picking” by the community, I think it is important to address the following concern on stage two of the proposal with the photo from the Brisbane Water

Forehore Flood Study from June 2007 which shows the Gosford Waterfront in June 2007,where stage two would be constructed.

It highlights the impacts from Sea Level Rise, which are predicted to rise by 0.9 metres by 2100, and not allowing for higher storm surges during that period.

Gosford Council’s own Sea Level Rise Policy appears not to have been taken in to account when preparing stage two of the Landing.

Would anyone want to live there?

Email, 13 Jun 2012 Norman Harris, Umina

Why is it therefore that the ABC gives regions such as Newcastle and Wollongong full Regional Broadcasting status but denies this to Central Coast?

As far as the Central Coast is concerned, the ABC’s slogan “Your ABC” sounds ingenuine.

Scott Levi and his small

dedicated team do a great job with precious few resources.

However, Central Coast

residents would get a far superior service if there was a fully resourced Regional ABC here.

It has been said that it costs each Australian about 0.8 cents a day to support the ABC which is our public broadcaster.

If that is so, then Central Coast residents are certainly

not getting a fair return on their investment.

My question to the two Central Coast Federal Members of Parliament (Deb O’Neill and Craig Thompson) is “What are you going to do about this inequitable situation?”

Email, 2 Jun 2012 Ian Kilpatrick, Green Point

Central Coast needs dedicated broadcasting

The number of people living in the Central Coast is about the same as those living in the ACT.

Council is all backwards

Speaking at Fairview Historic Homestead last Sunday, June 10, Professor Jack said: “It is very strange to start with

demolition, and only after demolition to commission an interpretation plan and simultaneously to adopt the emasculated site as a heritage item.”

Ad in Express is misleadingThe Central Coast Regional Development Corporation (CCRDC)

has gone in to ego meltdown over the communities review and rejection of its own version of Gosford’s redevelopment.

So I understand if you missed my main point, which is, if someone isn’t using the area, why in the world are they commenting on it?

In fact, instead of “helping the local area by keeping it pristine”, do you realise the “protestors” are actually facilitating the demise of Gosford by not letting it progress?

When people think of a nice holiday spot, where do they go?

Probably not Gosford.When people think of

fi nding a good job, where do

they look?Probably not Gosford.When people want

to spend big at a nice restaurant, where do they eat?

Probably not Gosford. However, when people

think of a rundown city, unemployed vagrants, high crime rates, very few things to do and an area without a future, what do people think of?

Probably Gosford.

Does that make you happy?

Does that make you feel proud?

To anyone against the Landing, I’m curious, is it your goal in life to prevent young people from fi nding local jobs?

Or do you get some quiet joy over the fact there’s so few viable businesses in Gosford, which means most people have to wake up at 4am or 5am and do a two hour commute both ways to Sydney, often get home close to 7pm which means they can’t spend time with their kids, just so they can make rent?

Does that make you feel good?

It must, because I cannot see any other reason for your negative comments.

You’re not using the area. No one is. So why be against it?If the “protestors”

are so worried about a building possibly blocking a microscopic sliver of their view, I have a suggestion, move a few feet to the side and look around it.

That’s what I do when I stand directly in front of Iguanas.

In my opinion, the only people qualifi ed to comment on the proposed landing are:

(a) people who use that area on a regular basis, (b) people who’d like to work locally at it, (c) the government offi cials involved, (d) companies located in the Gosford CBD or which could move to it, (e) people with a background in microeconomics, and/or (f) anyone involved with major construction.

I tick three out of the six above boxes.

If you don’t tick any of them, and you’re against the Landing, please be quiet.

Your comments are doing more harm than good.

Letter, 11 Jun 2012-KM Hansen, Erina

People should support LandingIn response to Ms Symons and Mr Hodgson (Coast Community News,

June 4), I’m sorry, but I didn’t write the headline that was attributed to my letter, that came courtesy of the Coast Community News.

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An extension to the existing science block has added two new laboratories and three general learning areas.

The fi ve original laboratories have been refurbished to the highest standard, matching the quality of the new building.

All the laboratories include wireless access, interactive smart boards and fl exible seating that can be confi gured to suit the needs of the students and the teacher.

Glass splashbacks around the work benches

allow students to record their results as their experiments are progressing or can be used by the teacher to direct the focus of students.

Enhanced preparation and staff rooms plus a new lift and ramps add the fi nishing touches.

In line with the school’s environmental credentials, the science building development has been designed to achieve a four star Green Star Education Design rating from the Green Building Council of Australia, representing best practice in environmental

design.To achieve this, the

project team worked with the GBCA throughout the process.

All laboratories enjoy extensive natural light and include features that are energy effi cient and environmentally sustainable, modelling the principles students are learning about in courses like HSC Earth and Environmental Science offered at the school.

Local builder, North Construction, was awarded both the extension and refurbishment work.

Headmaster Mr Bill Low said: “The new Science facility is part of our 30 year master plan for the continuous development of inspirational learning spaces that motivate students and staff alike.”

“In the past three years we have added a new library and lecture theatre, a multipurpose sports fi eld and new ovals.

“The school is now proceeding to establish new facilities for the performing arts and intends to lodge a DA in the near future.”

Media Release, 1 Jun 2012 Christine Hodgkinson,

CCGS

Science upgrade at Central Coast GrammarStudents are enjoying learning in a major $3 million upgrade of the

science facilities at Central Coast Grammar School, cementing the school’s reputation for premier facilities in the region.

Georgia Comans in the upgraded science building

The petitioners state that the development had the potential to destroy the character and disrupt the tranquillity of a rural area, the local horticultural industry used chemicals and sprays daily which may generate irratational complaints, Kariong Mountains High School, which opened in

February 2010, is still not at capacity and the security of property including stock, products and assets would be at risk as well as the issue of safety.

They also stated that the proposed development would result in unacceptable implications in terms of traffi c management, traffi c

fl ow and road safety, there were concerns for the water catchment of the area, there would be implications in the event of an emergency such as a fi re and there was the potential for noise pollution.

Gosford Council Agenda P.24, 5 Jun 2012

Petition brought to councilA petition with four signatures has been received by Gosford

Council from petitioners opposing the proposed Mangrove Mountain Agricultural High School on Wiseman Ferry Rd.

“Our Vocal Performance group sang two brilliant songs with the help of some of our senior musicians in the band,” said music teacher Ms Jones.

The Senior School Ensemble performed at two concerts with a quirky rendition of a Coldplay song featuring mandolin and banjo.

Other soloists included Amelia Gribble, Annastasia Milwain, and Olivia Schutte.

Newsletter, 8Jun 2012 Michelle Kelly, St Philips

Christian College

St Philips at YIPASt Philips Christian College students represented their school this

year at the Youth in Performing Arts concert recently with eight performances.

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Mrs Jane Fraser of Saratoga, Mrs Avril Parry of Green Point,

Mrs Elizabeth Frost of Wamberal and Mr Graham McGuinness of Terrigal

were among the 540 recipients announced by the Governor-General

Ms Quentin Bryce at a ceremony held on Monday, June 11, at Government House.

Areas of contribution recognised include

disability and youth support, service to the health and pharmaceutical sector and medical administration to the Central Coast community.

Email, 13 Jun 2012Adrian Bey,

Government House

Four Gosford residents recognised on Queen’s Honour List

Four residents from the Gosford community have been recognised on the Queen’s Honour List on the long weekend of June 9 to 11.

Mrs Fraser has previously held roles as an executive offi cer for the group, Action for Citizens with Disabilities, and is a founding board member and advocate for the Intellectual Disability Rights Service and a chairperson for the Institute for Family Advocacy and Leadership Development.

“I’m absolutely thrilled to receive the award, I’m very honoured,” Mrs Fraser said.

“I was nominated by Jim Simpson, a man I’ve known

for many, many years in my advocacy roles.

“I have been working in the advocacy movement, where we have fought very hard to get people with disabilities to be able to live within their communities comfortably with adequate funding from the government.

“I’ve worked to get many different acts passed in the government, such as the Disability Services Act,” she said.

Still active in her advocacy, Mrs Fraser stated “I want to encourage people to support the pending Disability Insurance Scheme, which the government is keen on passing.”

“It’s very important, as it gives people living with a disability a chance for suffi cient funding to help them live.”

Elyse Gunner, 13 Jun 2012Interviewee: Jane Fraser,

Saratoga

Saratoga resident honoured

Mrs Jane Fraser of Saratoga received a Member of the Order medal (AM) for her service of advocating for human rights and policy implementation for people with disabilities on the

Central Coast.

Her husband and fellow pharmacist, Mr Barry Frost commented on her

achievement, coining himself “a proud husband”.

“We worked together for over 40 years,” he said.

“We opened the fi rst of two pharmacies in Wamberal in 1968, which we later sold in 2000.

“Together, we raised three children while sharing professional responsibilities in the pharmacies.

“After four years of further study, she was made a Fellow of the Australian College of Pharmacy Practice in 1992.

“In 1996, after a number of years contributing to the work of the Pharmacy Board of NSW as a Graduate Reviewer, she stood for election to the board and became the fi rst ever female president.

“She was appointed as an APEC (Australian

Pharmacy Examining Council) Representative for NSW in 2000 which involved mentoring and advising overseas trained pharmacists seeking to become registered in Australia.

“She’s retired now, but still does work with the NSW Pharmacy Council in the recruitment process for pharmacy graduates.

“The OAM nomination came from colleagues on the Australian Pharmacy Council, as well as other professionals who supplied a reference.

“She’s extremely honoured and I’m very proud,” he said.

Elyse Gunner, 13 Jun 2012Interviewee: Barry Frost,

Wamberal

Wamberal resident receives OAM

Mrs Elizabeth Frost of Wamberal has received an OAM honour for her service to the pharmaceutical sector through a variety of roles within the Central Coast community, both professional

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Mr McGuinness has held previous roles such as the Central Coast Area Health Service chief executive offi cer, Central Coast Community Care Association chairman = and most recently, Central Coast Hospice Palliative Care Foundation director.

“I’ve been in the hospital industry for over 50 years,” said Mr McGuiness.

“I was CEO of Brisbane Water and North Gosford private hospitals, as well as on the state council for the

Australian College of Health Services for about 10 years.

“I’ve spent the best part of 75 years on a number of local community boards, as well as having spent the past eight years as a mentor for Plan-it-Youth at Erina High School, which I still do every Thursday.”

“I was nominated by about eight different people representing different areas and sectors of my career.

“I believe a number of local doctors were responsible.

“It’s all very nice.“You feel a bit

embarrassed about the fuss at fi rst, but it’s nice to be recognised by my peers,” he said.

Modest about his achievement, Mr McGuinness commented “It’s not hard work if you enjoy it.”

Elyse Gunner, 13 Jun 2012Interviewee: Graham McGuinness, Terrigal

OAM given to Terrigal resident

Mr Graham McGuinness of Terrigal has received an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) honour for his contribution to years of medical administration and youth services on the Central

Coast.

Mrs Parry, who was born with cerebral palsy, is a full time carer of her husband who also suffers from the condition.

Modest about her achievement, Mrs Parry said: “I’m very honoured, there are a lot of other people who deserve it more

than me.”“My main work is with

people who have disabilities and putting on camps for them to enjoy themselves,” Mrs Parry said.

“I was nominated by a friend of mine who I was directing camps with for eight years.

“I had been there for 23 years, eight of them with him.

“I’m very humbled and privileged to be recognised,” she said.

Elyse Gunner, 13 Jun 2012Interviewee: Avril Parry,

Green Point

OAM for Avril Parry

Mrs Avril Parry of Green Point has received an OAM honour for her contribution to helping those living with disabilities as co-director and organiser of “Wheelchairs Rule OK ON” adult

camps for over 18 years on the Central Coast.

The seminar will be presented by Creightons Funeral Service and will provide information and resources for families and friends who may have experienced or are

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The day will also feature presentations by health professionals, members of the clergy and experts in their respective fi elds.

Guests will be provided with refreshments on arrival,

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Dana Hardes, Brilliant Logic

Grief seminarA free seminar to assist with losing a loved one will be held on

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This storage was up on the previous week and more than the 32.4 per cent storage this time last year.

The last time total dam storage was at this level was in September 2001.

The Mardi-Mangrove Link transferred 435ML to Mangrove Creek Dam in that week, with the Dam’s storage reaching 45.6 per cent.

The last time Mangrove Creek Dam was at this level was in November 1997.

Permanent Water Wise Rules apply on the Central Coast.

Media Release, 12 Jun 2012 Megan Low,

Gosford Council

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The Investors Club revealed the seven hidden costs of switching mortgages:

Lenders Mortgage Insurance: When switching fi nancial institutions, a new lender may require a new property valuation.

If your new valuation is lower than planned, you may be required to pay mortgage

insurance.To sidestep this situation,

your new property valuation must be higher than 80 per cent of the loan amount.

If not, you could potentially be adding two per cent to the cost of your loan.

Ask your broker for an upfront valuation before proceeding with your refi nancing application to check that your current valuation is on track.

Deferred Establishment (Exit) Fees: Although from 1 July 2011, deferred establishment or exit fees are no longer applied to new loans, non-banks can still charge them on older products for the fi rst fi ve years of the loan.

Make sure you check your loan documents or call your lender to confi rm if fees are payable.

The amount payable varies according to the total loan amount and how long you have held the loan.

Mortgage Discharge Fees: Don’t confuse these with exit fees.

Check your loan agreement

to see if your lender charges a discharge fee.

This could be up to $500.With government charges,

expect to pay around $1000 in total.

Although they are not as willing as a few months ago to negotiate fees, it’s still worth talking to your lender to look for cost reductions when discharging your mortgage.

Break Costs on Fixed Rate Loans: When you break a fi xed-term loan, your fi nancial institution will charge you for not fulfi lling the agreed terms.

The amount you pay will vary according to the interest rate your fi xed loan was secured under, the current interest rate and the duration of your loan.

Charges can often run in the thousands if poorly managed.

Direct Debits: One of the biggest diffi culties in switching lenders is managing direct debits.

If not done well, you could be hit for “over the limit” and cheque dishonour fees.

It’s also often time consuming to not only change your main account and mortgage, but also update details with other institutions that access your accounts for

regular payments.The good news is that the

government has new legislation coming into effect in July 2012 which should make this process simpler.

New Application Fees: Your new mortgage will incur application fees and mortgage registration fees, which you need to take into account.

Application fees typically

range from $400 to $750 and mortgage registration varies per state, and will be between $100 and $140.

Stamp Duty: Is payable in NSW on refi nancing.

Expect to pay around 0.35 per cent of the loan value plus GST.

by Elizabeth Coad

Pitfalls to be aware off when switching mortgages

With the offi cial interest rate lowered in two consecutive months, thousands of borrowers are likely to reassess the terms of their loans and consider switching fi nancial institutions.

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The delegation, consisting of Gosford mayor Cr Laurie Maher, Gosford Council general manager Mr Peter Wilson and Crs Chris Burke, Jim Macfadyen and Jeff Strickson visited

Gosford’s sister cities of Edogawa, Japan and Nitra, Slovakia as well as our Friendship City of Jinhua, China.

Every Councillor that was part of the delegation covered their own travel expenses and the entire delegation gave of their personal free time to promote Gosford in the international arena.

Mayor of Gosford Cr Laurie Maher said that the visit was a perfect opportunity to utilise Gosford’s Sister City relationships to promote investment in Gosford.

“The delegation was successful in opening up opportunities for investment and joint ventures with our Sister Cities, with delegates

meeting with Tourism Offi cials in all three cities,” said Cr Maher.

“This visit also enabled us to present the details of the Gosford Challenge and The Landing opportunities to offi cials in Jinhua, as well as doing radio promotions for Gosford throughout Japan, China and Slovakia.

“In addition to strengthening our cultural ties across the globe, this visit was successful in positioning Gosford City as a prime investment and business destination in overseas markets and can only enhance the continuing growth and revitalisation of our region,” Cr Maher said.

Media Release, 6 Jun 2012 Gosford Council Media

The group has its fi rst general meeting coming up at 7pm on Tuesday, June 19, at Gosford Senior Citizens Club.

The meeting is for members only and people can join the offi cial push to bring back Old Sydney Town on the evening for a cost of $5 at the door for a yearly membership.

Group spokesperson Mr Jake Cassar said: “The support for bringing back Old Sydney Town has been phenomenal and it keeps growing.”

“Recently we won the support of actor and singer Jon English who is currently taking our parliamentary petition to all his shows and asking the audience to sign them.

“Our group has gained the interest from many local politicians and Government bureaucrats who have been very forthcoming with advice and support for the idea.

“Our plan now is to come with a draft model of the new Old Sydney Town based on some of the great ideas that have come from members of the community.

“We are also working on a business plan and are seeking support and advice from various channels to make this happen.

“Like most campaigns, it takes a small group of very committed people to get things started and then we must do our best to get everyone else behind it.

“That is certainly starting

to happen here and I have full faith that the Central Coast community have the passion to make it happen.

“Our group has had our fair share of criticism from various people, especially in the start and they have a right to their opinion, but we feel so strongly about this, that we are going to give it our best shot.

“If we can bring back Old Sydney Town, all our efforts would be well worth it.

“We will soon have a website and are also planning various events for the near future, including an Old Sydney Town themed ball and an outdoor spring muster,” said Mr Cassar.

Media Release, 7 Jun 2012 Jake Cassar,

West Gosford

The restaurant will open two nights per week on Fridays and Saturdays and will include a commercial kitchen and seating for a maximum of 50 patrons.

The applicant has advised that the menu will be created to match foods with specific beers which are produced on-site.

The brewery will operate seven days a week, from 10am to 6pm

on Monday to Thursday, 10am to 10pm on Fridays and Saturdays and 10am to 5pm on Sundays.

A total of 120 public submissions were received in relation to the application with 103 in support and 17 opposed.

Issues raised included parking and traffic, social issues associated witch alcohol consumption, an unsuitable area, fumes, pollution and waste,

odour, noise, impact of lighting from patrons leaving the site and a loss of privacy, among other things.

According to Council, the matters raised in the objections were considered in the assessment of the application and, where appropriate, were addressed by way of conditions or amendments to the proposal.

The remaining issues did not warrant refusal of the application.

Gosford Council Agenda ENV.45, 5 Jun 2012

Micro brewery application approved

Gosford Council has approved a development application for a restaurant and micro brewery at 4/5 Chiltern Rd, Erina.

Parliment petitioned over

Old Sydney TownWhat started as a Facebook group called “Bring Back Old Sydney

Town” has recently resulted in the formation of a not for profi t organisation, a committee and the launch of a parliamentary

petition.

Delegation lays the foundation for tourismA recent delegation to Gosford’s Sister Cities has laid the

foundations for tourism, investment and educational opportunities that will assist in the rejuvenation of Gosford City

as the regional capital of the Central Coast.

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The new Gosford Clean Up Project is funded by Job Centre Australia, employing one person a week for 15 hours per week over 26 weeks.

The types of clean ups being targeted are vacant shops, removing weeds, painting, removing graffi ti tags, raking leaves and general cleaning.

“We sincerely thank Job Centre Australia for generously supporting this partnership,” said GBID manager Mr Paul Brasch.

“The project has employed Deke Sayers, a very eager but previously unemployed young man who has applied himself diligently to the role in the fi rst few weeks of

commencing.“The Gosford Clean Up

Project is supported by ACS, Integrated Service Provider who is assisting with equipment as needed,” he said.

Job Centre Australia representative Mr Paul Stanton said: “We are absolutely delighted to have the opportunity to work with GBID.”

“This is a chance to showcase Deke’s skills and provide a real opportunity for him to enter full time employment.

“It is absolutely wonderful to have this level of support to make a real difference to the streets of Gosford.

“Within the fi rst month, Deke cleaned up car parks,

removed weeds and rubbish from over grown areas and cleaned windows and interiors of vacant shops.

“We certainly have a list of jobs for Deke to tackle over the coming months.

‘Since GBID is a not for profi t organisation, it makes perfect sense to partner with another not for profi t organisation such as Job Centre Australia to achieve a win-win outcome.

“A young local person has gained employment and at the same time, areas of the Gosford City Centre will receive a much needed spruce up,” he said.

Media Release, 5 Jun 2012 Paul Brasch, GBID

Gosford Clean Up Project

(LtoR) Paul Stanton of Job Centre Australia, Gosford Clean Up Project employee Deke Sayers and Job Centre Australia ‘sTravis Williamson

Gosford Business Improvement District (GBID) has formed a partnership with Job Centre Australia to help clean up Gosford, following the success of the Vacant Shops Program last year.

Hosted by Gosford Council Youth Services and the Northern Settlement Services’ Central Coast Multicultural Family Support Program, the event followed on from the successful Film Global nights held over the past few years that celebrated a different culture each month.

This month featured the French film Apres Vous with French appetisers served before the film.

Apres Vous is a romantic comedy about an encounter with a stranger,

a random act of kindness and the drama that unfolds as a result.

Antoine (played by Cesar Award nominated actor, Daniel Auteuil) is the manager of a busy restaurant who stumbles across Louis, a heartbroken and suicidal man, in a park.

Feeling sorry for him, Antoine takes responsibility for getting Louis back on his feet but ends up being the one in need of help when his own life begins to fall apart.

Apres Vous is a French

film lover’s delight, combining a careful balance of comedy and pathos with stunning French scenery and cuisine.

The film nights are designed to showcase the cultural diversity on the Central Coast and to encourage people to become more involved in their community.

Media Release, 6 Jun 2012

Gosford Council Media

French fi lm nightA French-themed fi lm night, promoting harmony and diversity,

was held at The Hub, Erina Fair, on Friday, June 8.

“Valley View Public School is the only local primary school that includes a performing arts module as part of the general school curriculum,” said event organiser Ms Deborah Lowndes.

Selected children in Years 5 and 6, who are successful in their entry audition, can elect to learn dance, drama or vocals and, utilising their acquired skills and knowledge, perform at many local

events throughout the year.

“LoudFest is set to be a day jammed full of activities, from buskers to street performers, creative arts stalls, to entertainment and music.

“Throughout the day, visitors can choose to see plays or check-out up and coming local bands, hear the talented vocalists and listen to the beautiful sounds of the concert bands, or they can simply indulge in the food and

beverages and creative treasures from the many stalls on the day,” said Ms Lowndes.

The event will also play host to the LoudFest Performing Arts Competition that invites children who are in Years 3 to 12 to enter a performance in a category of their choice.

Media release, 5 Jun 2012

Deborah Lowndes, Gonedot.e Group.

Students to performat Wyoming

The Central Coast LoudFest Performing Arts Festival will be hosted on Sunday, July 29, by Valley View Public School at Wyoming and will feature school aged children performing in fi ve different

performing arts genres.

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

BensvilleBensville ShopsCoast Christian School

CopacabanaCopacabana ShopsKiosk

East GosfordEast Gosford CafesEast Gosford HotelEast Gosford Olympic Pool East 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 Leagues ClubErina MallFitness 2000Fountain PlazaJacks Bar and Grill McDonaldsRed RoosterShell Service Station Singos MeatsTarragal Glen VillageThe Bungalows

Woodport InnWoodport Retirement village

Forresters BeachRetirement 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 Liquor StoreKariong Neighbourhood Centre Kariong 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 Service Station - Parsons RdNarara Valley NurseryNarara Valley shopsNarara Take AwayNarara 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 Real Estate Point Clare Shopping CentrePoint Clare Thai Takeaway

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

Springfi eldOzone ExpressSpringfi eld Shopping Centre

Tascott

Convenience Store

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 ToolsHungry Jacks HusqvarnaIndoor Sports CentreKFCLin Brothers Master BuildersMcDonaldsMetro Service Station Michel’s Patisserie Mobil Service Station NewsagentRed RoosterSettlers Tavern

SubwaySupercheap autoWest Gosford MotelWest Gosford TavernRugby ClubZanziba Cafe

Woy Woy Peninsula Leisure CentrePeninsula Community CentreCempbells Home Hardware

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 Centre

Where do you get it?Following is a list of all good outlets where you can get your free copy of Coast Community News

“A highlight of the festival will be a performance by Australia’s number one Elvis tribute act, Damien Mullin from Melbourne,” said event organiser Mr Sheldon Kidd.

“Mr Mullin recently claimed the Ultimate Elvis crown and will head to the USA to represent Australia at Gracelands, competing against 35 Elvis acts from around the world.

“The Ultimate Elvis competition is the only event of its type and is sanctioned by the Presley family,” Mr Kidd said.

“The Elvis Forever show, featuring Mr Mullin, is a two hour musical journey and a fantastic portrayal of Elvis, with Mullin wearing the

jumpsuits, singing with the big voice and confi dently oozing the charisma that made Elvis Presley such a worldwide phenomenon.”

A Show and Shine car show will be held on Sunday, July 1, from 10am to 2pm.

It is expected that over 80 cars will be on display on the day.

Several Central Coast classic car and hot rod clubs will be taking part, and will compete for a $500 cash prize in various categories, including best car and public choice.

Email, 8 Jun 2012Sheldon Kidd, Event

Organiser, The Elvis Festival

Elvis festivalA festival commemorating the late Elvis

Presley will be held at the Kincumber Hotel from Thursday, June 28, to Sunday,

July 1, and will feature free performances from a number of Elvis impersonators as well as a “show and shine” car show.

Mr Bevan hosts the nightly ABC News 24 program, The World, which focuses on International and National news and is a fi ll-in host for the 7.30 report.

With a desire to use the Japanese language, he studied at university, he moved to Tokyo in 1989 and stayed for 15months.

In 1991, he returned

to Australia to become a television reporter.

He covered major events such as the East Timor crisis, the Australian Embassy bombing and the

Papua New Guinea and Banda Aceh tsunamis.

In 2008, he was appointed the ABC’s Moscow Correspondent.

In addition to pursuing journalism, Scott has written two plays and two books.

Media release, 7 Jun 2012Klaas Woldring, Central

Coast FABC

Journalist to talk in Central Coast Leagues Club

Journalist and news presenter Mr Scott Bevan will host a talk in conjunction with Friends of the ABC’s Central Coast chapter at the Central Coast Leagues Club on Wednesday, July 18, from 11

am.

“After our very successful one in October 2011 we know that the earlier we start collecting items the better,” said president Ms Edith Campbell.

“We had a large collection of bric-a-brac, books, CDs,

DVDs, plants and so on and we raised quite a bit.

“So do some de-cluttering and give us your unwanted items.”

Newsletter, 6 Jun 2012 Edith Campbell, BWHS

Other guest artists who performed on the afternoon included Swingshot, Topcat, Usual Suspects, Nasty Cloud Delta Blues, Benny and Rubes, Jojo, Michael Kucera and Rachel and Pete.

“BARBS is the centre for acoustic roots music on the Central Coast; a quality experience for musicians

and music lovers alike,” said event organiser Mr Tom Flood.

“The jam is a place you may fi nd like-minded musos, make friends and team up to play,” he said.

“Beginners to professionals, all are welcome.

Email, 11 Jun 2012Tom Flood, BARBS

Roots and Blues session

The BluesAngles Acoustic Roots and Blues (BARBS) band sat as the house band for a BARBS session, featuring

guests Johnny Devilseed and The Birdman, on Sunday, June 17, at Kantara House, Green Point.

Historical society wants

donationsThe Brisbane Water Historical Society

(BWHS) is calling on the community to send in unwanted items for the Street

Stall to be held in October.

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The market day will coincide with the Taste of Avoca Festival on the same day and will see the whole of Avoca come alive.

Lizottes will once again provide free live music all day at the markets with an

amazing line-up of Taylor and the Makers, Juzzie Smith in a very special market only performance, Chris Byrne and Howling Wolf Gang.

Over 90 handmade local artist, craft persons, food, furniture, clothing,

skin care and spice stalls will be available on the day.

The Enchanted Circle continues to grow for children of all ages to do arts and crafts all day.

Naisda, Central Coast Tourism and Central

Coast Community College Disability Students will be on hand to talk about the services and activities they provide to the community.

Email, 13 Jun 2012 Brad and Bianca Cardis,

Fixx Events

Avoca Beachside MarketsThe next Avoca Beachside Markets will be held on Sunday, June

24, from 9am until 2pm, at Heazlett Park.

Monday June 18Cancer Support and

Information Society meeting, Arts and Crafts building henry Kendall Village, Wyoming, 7pm

The Storybook Challenge launch, Point Clare Public School, 11:30am

Tuesday June 19Loss-Help and Hope

seminar, Greenway Chapen and Memorial Gardens, Green Point, free

Australian Conservation Foundation meeting, Gosford Senior Citizens Centre, 7pm

Friday June 22Arcade, Uniting Church

Hall, GosfordStaged Play reading,

Uniting Church Hall, Gosford, 7:30pm, free

Saturday June 23Looking Through A Glass

Onion, Laycock St Theatre5 Lands Walk, 7am

Sunday June 24Central Coast Jazz

League Concert, Central Coast Leagues Club, 2

Avoca Markets, Heazlett Park, 9am-2pm

Monday June 255 Lands Art Trail

exhibition, Erina Fair

Tuesday June 26Certifi cate II in Skills

for Work and Training information and application session, 1pm, Gosford TAFE

Wednesday June 27Gosford Bush poets,

Gosford Hotel, 7pmMe and My Shadow,

Laycock St Theatre

Thursday June 28Elvis Presley festival,

Kincumber Hotel

Sunday July 1Central Coast Jazz

League Concert, Central Coast leagues Club, 2

Thursday July 5Gosford Hospital

Auxiliary stall, 9am-2pm

Saturday July 7Electric Blues Jam,

Central Coast Hotel, 2-5pm

Wednesday July 11Central Coast Gang

Show, Laycock St Community Theatre

Wednesday July 18Friends of the ABC

guest speaker Scott Bevan, Central Coast Leagues Club, 11am

Friday, July 27A Better You, Uniting

Church Hall, Gosford

Sunday July 29Central Coast Loud

Fest Performing Festival, Wyoming

Thursday August 2Gosford Hospital

Auxiliary stall, 9am-2pm

Saturday August 4Blues Night, Central

Coast Hotel, 4:30-8:30pm

Saturday September 1Electric Blues Jam,

Central Coast Hotel, 2-5pm

Thursday September 6Gosford Hospital

Auxiliary stall, 9am-2pm

Wednesday September 12 Community mobile oral health service, University Central Coast Campus (Ourimbah), 9:30-4, free

The grants form part of an $8 million NSW Government program designed to fi x degraded natural bushland including riverbanks, waterways and urban bushland.

“Community groups on the Central Coast work hard to protect our local environment and the NSW Government is proud to be able to support them,” said Minister for the Central Coast Mr Chris Hartcher.

“I am pleased to announce today, on World Environment Day [Tuesday, June 5], that Wamberal Lagoon Bushcare will receive $200,000 towards a project to restore vegetation communities at Wamberal Lagoon.

“This project will combine a number of weed removal techniques including on the ground work, splatter gun and aerial spraying.

“By removing the weeds and restoring the bush, the project will benefi t the Lagoon’s fauna and fl ora which includes an endangered ecological community.

“This project will build on the valuable work undertaken by community volunteers, National Parks and Wildlife Service staff and contractors in the restoration of this important and popular

area.”Member for The

Entrance Mr Chris Spence welcomed $240,000 in funding for a project aimed at restoring bushland in Ourimbah Creek.

“It’s fantastic news that Palm Grove Ourimbah Creek Landcare has been successful in securing $240,000 to rehabilitate an endangered rainforest ecosystem and wetland on the fl oodplain of Ourimbah Creek,” Mr Spence said.

“This project will improve native biodiversity and reduce sediment and nutrient fl ow to Tuggerah Lake.

“It will also provide improved habitat for 350 recorded species of native plants and animals including several species listed as vulnerable, as well as the survival of locally threatened rainforest trees including white beech, yellow ash and strangler fi g.”

The projects on the Central Coast are among 33 across the State to share in $8 million under the Community Bush Regeneration Large Project grants, part of the Environmental Restoration and Rehabilitation program administered by the NSW Environmental Trust.

Media Release, 5 Jun 2012

Caroline Hutcherson, Offi ce of Chris Hartcher MP

$440,000 grants for Wamberal and OurimbahLocal community groups will receive $440,000 funding for two

projects aimed at restoring bushland.

ArtPoint Clare Arts &

CraftsWed - Adult Art ClassApproaches to Visual Arts, supported by History of Art, to develop your own styleWed & Frid - AdultsBunka Embroid, Cards, Crotchet, Cross Stitch or bring your own $3/sessionPoint Clare Community Hall10am - 12noon

4325 5007

Central Coast Art Society

Bringing together artists and interested people for lectures, demonstrations

and discussion.Weekly paint-outs each Tuesday - Call 4349 5860 for locationsWorkshops - 4363 1820 - 9.30am - 12.30pm 1st and 3rd Wed and Social Meetings 1.30pm 4th Wed at Gosford City Arts Centre. Demo by Guest artist E: publicity@artcentralcoast.asn.au

4325 1420

Community GroupsRotary Club of

Kariong/SomersbyThis international service club exists to improve lives of communities in Australia and other countries. Join us for fun-fi lled activities, fellowship and friendship at breakfast at Phillip House, 21 Old Mount Penang Rd (opp Shell) - Fri 7:15am

4340 4529kersuebay@philliphouse.

com.au

Wyoming Community Centre

Local community cente that provides a wide

range of programs and activities incl. Tai Chi, Yoga, Zumba, Blokes

Breakfast’s, Community Markets, Out of School

Hours Care, Play Groups . 4323 7483

manager@wyomingcc.org.au

Kincumber Neighbourhood

Centre • Personal development• Community Garden• Counselling• Meditation

• Support Groups• Friendship Groups• Music and Movement for under 5• Rooms for hire

4363 1044

Computer GroupsAACC Computer

Club Inc. www.aacc.asn.au

Help with all Computing problems, Program demos + Q&A sessions2nd Wed Windows, 7 - 10pmNarara Valley High SchoolFountains Road, Narara3rdWed,L inux9.30am-12.30pm @ East Gosford Progress Hall 4th Thur, Social + Windows 12.15 – 3.15pm @ East Gosford Progress Hall - Cnr Webb Rd & Henry Parry Drive E:secretary@aacc.asn.au

4362 1918 or 4324 2740

Seniors Computer Club Central Coast

Inc. Classes for Beginners held Mon Tues. Also classes Mon - Fri for most programs - see website. All classes are 10am - 12md or 1 - 3pm Kincumber & District Neighbourhood Centre. PC and Mac meetings held at Avoca Beach Bowling Club 1st Mon with a Guest Speaker

4369 2530

Health GroupsAsbestos Diseases

Found. of Aust. Central Coast Asbestos

Diseases Support (CCADS)

The diagnosis of an asbestos disease can be devastating. We provide information, advocacy and knowledge that you are not alone, a safe environment for expressing fears, a positive atmosphere and humour. Ourimbah RSL 4th Wed 4344 4489

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

4382 9401

Prostate Cancer Foundation of Aust. Central Coast GroupMeetings last FriTerrigal Uniting Church Hall - Terrigal Drive, Terrigal - 9.30am to 12 noon

4376 9600

History GroupsBrisbane Water

Historical Society)• Coach tours• School educational tours• Annual Street Stalls• Participation in HistoryHeritage Week Celebration

Margaret Pearce4325 2270

Fellowship of First Fleeters Central Coast For anyone

interested in early history or early family histories. You don’t need to be a First Fleeter to attend.

Wyong RSL Club 2nd Sat 10:30am 4323 1849

Central Coast Family History Society Inc.

All the resources, information and advice needed to study your family’s history are available through the Society at 8 Russell Drysdale St, East Gosford. or www.centralcoastfhs.org.au Meet 1st Sat 1pm Lions Community Hall E Gosford

4324 5164

MusicCentral CoastConcert Band

Every Tues 7:15 - 9:30pmCommunity playouts with four concerts a year at Laycock St Theatre.

0407 894 560or 0411 272 640

Soundwaves Men’s acapella 4 part

harmony chorus - for all ages, all welcome

7:00pm Mon Central Coast Leagues Club 0405 030 945randtbale@bigpond.com

Public SpeakingCoastal

Communicators Toastmasters Club

Helps you develop confi dence by improving your speaking skills - make fun and encouragement a part of the learning.

Meetings are entertaining and educational with an enthusiastic and supportive membership. 1st and 3rd Sats Avoca Beach Bowling Club 11am. 4341 6843

jancummings@y7mail.com

Gosford City Toastmasters

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The Patch Theatre Company’s Me and My Shadow is a production about a girl discovering her shadow and the journey they take together to become friends.

Designed especially for four to eight year olds, the show’s delightful storytelling, beautiful stage pictures, quirky performances, magic and illusion combine to ignite and expand children’s imaginations.

Community Services and Organisational Development acting manager Mr Alan Flores said that Me and My

Shadow was a highly acclaimed production about childhood friendship that inspires creativity in young audiences.

“Me and My Shadow is a visual spectacular that draws on the limitless storytelling possibilities that can be found using the most simple objects,” said Mr Flores.

“We are very proud to be presenting Me and My Shadow which is part of our Children’s Program designed to introduce younger audiences to the theatre.

“Theatre is a wonderful

way of exploring a diversity of educational themes and this production is accompanied by a free teachers’ resource kit to further stimulate discussion and study back in the classroom.

“Young and young at heart will be delighted by this unique production that has been praised by critics as one of the best works of children’s theatre in a long time,” said Mr Flores.

Media Release, 12 Jun 2012

Gosford Council Media

New play at LaycockPlaytime is coming to Laycock St Community Theatre on

Wednesday, June 27, and Thursday, June 28, with the award-winning children’s show Me and My Shadow.

The 2012 Mid Year Concert included student soloists from the Conservatorium Vocal Department, along with the world premiere of Certificate IV student Laura Chegwidden’s composition entitled “Rhythm”.

Ms Chegwidden, 16, studies Music Composition and Musicianship at the Conservatorium, as well as receiving tuition in cello from Adrian Bell.

She also belongs to a number of ensembles at the Conservatorium

including the Central Coast Conservatorium Youth Orchestra (CCCYO), the Jazz Ensemble and Saturday Morning String ensembles.

The full CCCYO features 16 violins, three violas, five cellos, one double bass, three flutes, three oboes, two clarinets, two bassoons, two horns, three trumpets, one trombone and one percussion player.

Later in the year CCCYO will participate in a fully staged production of Peter and the Wolf at Laycock St Theatre.

The project will involve dancers from Patti Gleeson’s Central Dance Company in a fusion of the performing arts.

Acting Director Frank Cubirka had this to say about the midyear concert program: “It would have been so nice to have a concert hall for our larger ensembles to perform in.”

“The Central Coast Conservatorium Youth Orchestra in particular has such a high level of performance, it’s a pity the only space available is a school hall.

“The whole point of

the Student Performance Calendar is to give our top students the experience of performing in a proper performance space.

“The Youth Orchestra concert in particular could attract a much bigger crowd and give the students a much better experience if only we had a venue that could properly accommodate them.”

The CCCYO began in the mid 1990s.

Since then the Orchestra has evolved into an ensemble of over 40 players which now performs a number of concerts throughout the year.

The mid-year and end-

of-year concerts also feature solo performances by Conservatorium students.

The CCCYO has a broad repertoire including extended master works from the traditional canon to recently composed music, including film scores and compositions by student composers of the Conservatorium.

In recent years the CCCYO has been involved in workshops given by musicians from the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra and Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra.

Last year the Youth Orchestra participated

in a workshop delivered by renowned Australian conductor and music educator Richard Gill, who is currently music director with The Victorian Opera and patron of the Central Coast Conservatorium.

“Such workshops are instrumental in the further development of the CCCYO and serve to enhance the C o n s e r v a t o r i u m ’ s reputation as an institution of excellence in music education,” said Central Coast Conservatorium operations coordinator Ms Lisa Kelly.

Media Release, 1 Jun 2012

Lisa Kelly, Central Coast Conservatorium of Music

Youth Orchestra concertThe Central Coast Conservatorium held a concert in Gosford High

School Auditorium on Friday, June 15, for its Youth Orchestra as part of its Student Performance Calendar.

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Organisers said they expected over 9000 to attend at least one part of the walk.

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Each Land is now planning its own individual events, with the participation of the Aboriginal community and a wide range of ethnic and other community groups from the Central Coast.

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Campaign spokesperson Mr Jake Cassar said: “The Central Coast is really starting to stand up for our local environment.”

“It’s not because peaceful activism is in fashion here on the Central Coast: it’s not.

“It’s due to the fact that locals really love this place and want the best for it.

“To call ourselves locals and to enjoy the privilege to live here, I believe we must be prepared to fi ght to protect it.

“Peacefully, of course.“We had a great turn

out on the day and from all corners of the community.

“The African and Egyptian community did African bracelet making with beads for the kids, local artists displayed their landscape paintings of Bambara and the local musicians really stepped up for the cause and put on an incredible show.

“We were blessed to have Local Guringai woman Tracey Lee Howie do an offi cial welcome to Country and Tracey was supported by Darkinyung Elder, Aunty Beve Spiers, who also spoke to the crowd about the need for protecting Bambara,” he said.

The Bambara area is well known for its rich cultural heritage and large concentration of endangered species including the Powerful Owl and the iconic Koala which was recently listed as a threatened

species.“During the 2010 State

election, the then Shadow Minister for the Environment Catherine Cusack made the pre-election promise titled in a press release “Coalition to Secure Bambara Future” but the land is currently on the open market,’ said Mr Cassar.

“It seems no-one is getting a fair go here.

“Neither the main land owners who are willing to sell to the State Government, or the environmentalists and community members that have been fi ghting for years to see that Bambara is protected.

“If the Government doesn’t move fast and take urgent action here, all could be lost.

“I believe Gosford Council and the State Government should take cultural heritage and threatened species much more seriously and ensure that this area is urgently protected before this ends up back in court or Bambara ends up in the hands of another developer.”

“Gosford Council and the State Government have had the protection of Bambara on their agenda for decades.

“They have the full power to make Bambara National Park and give the landowners a reasonable price and that would be the end of it.

“It’s quite confusing and very frustrating that with the

land for sale right now, that the Government are still not taking effective action to avoid any further set-backs.

“Last time this went to court, it cost ratepayers around $175, 000 and the failed voluntary acquisition attempt cost the taxpayer in excess of $40, 000, which was payed to the mediator from the State Property Authority.

“For this to end up back in court with a further threat to the land and expense to the public, would be obscene.

“During Chris Holsteins political campaign in the State election, a promise was made by his party to secure the future of Bambara and still the land is still sitting there with no offi cial protection.

“While I do have some faith that Mr Holstein will deliver, I hope he takes action much sooner rather than later, as a lot is a stake here.”

Mr Cassar also said that 14 development applications had been lodged over the years and had been rejected each time.

“Obviously it was a huge mistake by Gosford Council to zone such culturally and ecologically sensitive land to allow, with their consent, all sorts of developments and I believe it’s up to Gosford Council and the State Government to rectify the situation.

“After a failed voluntary acquisition attempt of the lots

by the State Government, I urge Chris Holstein to support the community that elected him and to lobby the State Government to honour their political promise that helped to get him elected and urgently secure the future of this very sensitive area.

“At the rally, we launched a parliamentary petition and our brand new website bambara4nat ionalpark.com, which has plenty of information about the campaign and ways that people can get involved.

“We hope to soon get the 10,000 signatures needed to ensure that the issue is fi nally dealt with on a parliamentary level.

“I’m really happy to say that I’m not at all surprised the community came out in force to support the protection of Bambara at our recent community event and what a great day it was.

“My path with peaceful activism has been a hard one in many ways and I have faced a lot of opposition and many other challenges while fi ghting for Bambara.

“If it wasn’t for so many in the community getting behind this campaign, it certainly wouldn’t be where it is today.

“This event gave me

strong hope that we will continue to peacefully and effectively stand up for our local environment, as we move towards acting as custodians of our local area, not just consumers,” said Mr Cassar.

Media Release 11 Jun 2012 Jake Cassar,

West Gosford

Musicians support Bambara amalgamationAn event was held at the Rhythm Hut in Gosford on Sunday,

June 3, with hundreds of community members, local musicians and performers showing their continued support for the

amalgamation of the Bambara area at Kariong into the surrounding Brisbane Water National Park.

Petitioners stated that the corrugation and lack of visibility on the street was dangerous, the loose road base was being washed into natural waterways, during dry periods, dust made it impossible to dry washing, service vehicles could not get to the top of Excelsior St to collect garbage and control of stormwater was ineffi cient.

Petitioners requested the urgent consideration of Council to resurface Excelsior St to ensure safety issues are addressed.

Gosford Council Agenda P.23, 5 Jun 2012

Excelsior St needs resurfacingGosford Council

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with 30 signatures from residents of Excelsior St, Lisarow, who expressed safety concerns and the urgent need to resurface the street.

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Ch e r t s e y Public School students and

staff got into the spirit of the Olympic Games when the school hosted its own Olympathon on Thursday, June 7.

“It was great to see the students, many dressed in their adopted country’s colours and entered the ‘arena’ waving fl ags that they had made in class,” said principal Mr John Anderson.

“Students then participated in a fun day of 10 modifi ed Olympic activities.”

Newsletter, 12 Jun 2012 John Anderson, Chertsey

Public School

Chertsey holds Olympathon

The Terrigal Sharks Juniors will hold a

Pink Sock Day on Saturday, June 23, for the Women in League round.

Players, coaches and trainers will wear the McGrath Foundation pink socks to mark the event.

Line markings will also be sprayed pink.

“We are promoting this in conjunction with the Terrigal Seniors whose fi rst grade will be playing in pink jumpers on Saturday, June 16, against Erina at Brendan Franklin Oval,” said Terrigal Wamberal Rugby League and Youth Club president Mr Ben Spackman.

Media Release, 5 Jun 2012 Ben Spackman, Terrigal

Wamberal Rugby League and Youth Club

Pink Sock Day

St Philip’s C h r i s t i a n College (SPCC)

Gosford students participated in the combined St Philip’s Christian Colleges Netball Gala Day on Tuesday, May 29.

Year 3-12 students from the Gosford, Waratah, and Port Stephens campuses participated in the SPCC Netball Gala Day at Adcock Park and the Gosford campus.

In the fi rst combined campus netball gala day, SSPC Gosford campus’ open girls team came second place and the year

9-10 team placed third. SPCC Gosford year

3-4 and year 5-6 netball coach Ms Bronwyn Fahey commended the players for their efforts.

“Our girls put up an amazing fi ght and held their own against both Port Stephens and Waratah, who had many more hours of training, experience and practice than we had,” said Ms Fahey.

“The girls from all campuses were amazing in their ability to adapt and play well despite the change of location at the last minute, the cold and rain, and long waiting periods,” said Ms Fahey.

Due to wet weather conditions, primary students’ matches were moved to undercover courts at the SPCC Gosford campus.

Secondary students remained at sheltered courts at Adcock Park.

“The sportsmanship and skill shown by all of the students in attendance was outstanding and a credit to our organisation,” said SPCC Gosford head of sport Mr Jay Osborn.

Newsletter, 1 Jun 2012 Michelle Kelly, SPCC

Netball Gala Day

SportCoast Community News - June 18, 2012 - Page 23

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Senator the Hon Ms Kate Lundy,

Federal Minister for Sport, Multicultural Affairs and Minister assisting for Industry and Innovation, met with Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill at a number of important community and business events on the Central Coast on Wednesday, May 16.

She attended the launch of the Central Coast Youth Club’s new operations strategy which branches into multi-cultural events to ensure the viability of the sporting stadium.

The youth club has been an integral part of the Central Cost community, producing many world, national and state champions along the way.

It is also seen as a multi

function centre catering for a wide variety of sporting, performing arts and cultural interests.

“An enthusiastic board of

directors have realised that this exciting complex must move forward,” said CCYC CEO Mr Wayne Winniata.

“While keeping in mind

the core objective of being a sporting stadium, it will be expanding into a new operation of professionalism in order to help raise much

needed funds. “In the coming months

you will understand the efforts of our management team, in a joint effort

with Event Management Company –Eventlynx Pty Ltd, who have been appointed to assist the club to be recognised not only as a sporting stadium, but a major Function Centre,” he said.

The club has a number of events scheduled for the future including a Scottish Fling on Friday, July 20, a Roller Derby on Saturday, September 1, Oktoberfest from September 7 to 9 and a sports trivia night on Saturday, November 10.

The Central Coast Youth Club started from free pony rides in 1958.

Central Coast icon Ray Maher opened the club’s fi rst doors in 1964 at Legacy House in Gosford.

It then moved to Georgiana Terrace, Gosford and then in August 1999, it was relocated to its present site in Niagara Park.

Minister for Sport launches youth club strategy

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Saratoga and District Sport

and Recreation A s s o c i a t i o n Incorporated are against the $250,000 deal to fl oodlight Saratoga Oval, recently announced by Gosford Council mayor Cr Laurie Maher.

The mayor was accompanied by Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein, Member for Terrigal Mr Chris Hartcher, who is also the NSW Minister for the Central Coast, and the NSW Minister for Sport and Recreation Mr Graham Annesley.

“The announcement may have been one of those ‘born to rule’ moments because the matter has not yet been resolved by Gosford City Council,” said Saratoga and District Sport and Recreation Association Incorporated representative Mr Alan Skinner.

“In making the announcement, Laurie Maher has effectively reneged on a long-standing Council commitment to the people of Saratoga to install playground equipment, complete a cycle way and implement numerous other improvements within the Saratoga Oval reserve.

“Those projects have already been through

an extensive community consultation process conducted by Gosford City Council, have already been designed, have already been fully assessed for their social and environmental impact and have already been approved by a Council led by the same Laurie Maher.

“Council has consistently blamed its tardiness in completing those projects on a lack of funds, which is obviously not the truth.

“Those uncompleted projects also have the approval of the appropriate state government authorities.

“Saratoga Oval reserve is not owned by Gosford City

Council and is subject to a specifi c Plan of Management which happens to exclude additional fl oodlighting at the request of the National Parks and Wildlife Service.

“Besides being located adjacent to an extensive wetland and a nature reserve, the Saratoga Oval reserve is the only remaining area of Bush Stone-curlew habitat on the Central Coast that has been permanently and continuously occupied by those endangered birds throughout living memory.

“Saratoga Oval itself is used for foraging from dusk to dawn.

“Saratoga and District Sport and Recreation Association has fi nanced,

managed and maintained the community tennis courts in the Saratoga Oval reserve for more than thirty years.

“Over that period the Association has always supported local children, in tennis and other recreational activities.

“In fact, it was because of the development proposals initially put to Council by Saratoga and District Sport and Recreation Association as far back as 1995, and the subsequent lobbying by the Association, that the football club, which is now pursuing fl oodlighting, was encouraged to adopt Saratoga Oval as a junior ground some fi ve years later.

“Although fi rmly committed to improving local sporting and recreational opportunities, particularly for children, Saratoga and District Sport and Recreation Association is committed to retaining a community-oriented outlook that is environmentally responsible and remains opposed to fl oodlighting of Saratoga Oval.

“Laurie Maher’s bulldog tactics might win the day, but if the Mayor does get his way, the kids of Saratoga stand to lose a lot more than they gain,” said Mr Skinner.

Saratoga sport association opposes oval fl oodlighting

by Alan Skinner

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Wyong Shire Council’s six

surf clubs were presented with a cheque from Council on the night of Monday, June 4, to assist in their operations over the next 12 months.

Council contributed a total of $51,810 towards the maintenance and operations of the six surf clubs in the Shire.

An amount of $8635 was awarded to Lakes, Soldiers, The Entrance North, The Entrance, Toowoon Bay and Shelly Beach.

Surf Life Saving Central Coast also received an $11,925 allocation from Council to ensure it continued to expand its services to benefi t residents and tourists.

Surf Life Saving Central Coast president Mr Stuart Harvey said his organisation was extremely grateful for Council’s ongoing support.

“The funds received from Wyong Shire Council are invaluable in ensuring the future fi nancial sustainability of the service that Surf Life Saving provides to the local beach going community,” Mr Harvey said.

“These funds will be utilised to maintain the surf club facilities and assist in the purchase of essential lifesaving equipment.

“Our six clubs and the branch are grateful for Wyong Shire Council’s continued acknowledgement of the service we provide and our importance to the community.”

Mayor Cr Bob Graham

said that Council’s fi nancial contribution to the clubs was aimed to assist with their ongoing expenses.

“Although we have built two new clubs at Soldiers and Shelly Beach in the past 12 months, and also have a new club at Toowoon Bay, some of our other clubs still require money for maintenance work.

“It is important we look after all our surf clubs because they are important

elements in our community and our volunteer surf lifesavers do a terrifi c job giving up their time on weekends to look after beach goers.

“Anyone heading to our beaches should know that, if they listen and follow the direction of these trained volunteer life savers, they will have an enjoyable and safe time,” said mayor Cr Graham.

Northlakes High School student

Joshua Glachan has been selected to represent Australia in the U16 boys’ oztag team in the World Cup to be held in December in New Zealand.

He has also represented Sydney North Schools in both the open touch and open football.

Josh plays for the U16 Central Coast Mariners Football team who are currently leading the competition after 10 rounds.

Wyong Council contributes $50,000

by Cameron Bell

Joshua selected for Australia

by Amber Bambey

Mayor Bob Graham (right), presents a cheque to Surf Life Saving Central Coast president Stuart Harvey,

at the Shelly Beach Surf Club.

One of the recipients, Soldiers Beach Surf Club

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Wyong Shire C o u n c i l

offi cially opened the Hamlyn Terrace Community Centre and Sporting Facility on Saturday, May 26.

Mayor Cr Bob Graham opened the $8.5 million complex at 10.30am, but the festivities continued long after that, with junior soccer being played, a visit from the Central Coast Mariners and a jumping castle and face painting for the children.

“This is a wonderful facility for the growing community of the greater Warnervale area,” mayor Cr Graham said.

“Council staff and our contractors deserve a lot of praise for turning a fi ve hectare site on the side of Minnesota Rd into one of the best sporting and community facilities in the Shire.

“The co-location of the Warnervale Public School, sporting fi elds and community centre has created a tremendous central hub of activity and focal point for the community to meet and participate in local activities.”

Besides the community centre and sports fi elds, the facility also includes a playground and picnic facilities, a shared pathway for walking and cycling, multipurpose courts for netball and basketball and petanque pitches.

The ovals are equipped with competition standard lighting, a cricket pitch and practice nets.

Manager of community and cultural development Ms Julie Vaughan said public art was also a feature of the new facility.

“There are a number of stunning art sculptures

made from hardwood, ceramics and laser cut stainless steel integrated with the site that encompass sporting, social, ecological and rural themes,” Ms Vaughan said.

“The public art sculptures have been developed by local artists through workshops with the community sporting groups and students from the nearby Warnervale Public School.”

Ms Vaughan said the Community Centre was multi-purpose in design and provided a range of offi ce, meeting and activity spaces.

It also uses a solar-powered hot water system.

“The Centre has proved very popular and is well utilised,” she said.

“It accommodates Uniting Care Burnside’s Warnervale Family and Community Centre programs and is currently used for playgroups, dance, yoga, martial arts, craft and parenting courses.”

The Community centre can also be hired for meetings, events and functions.

The sporting facility was completed in time for the 2012 winter season and is home of the newest soccer club on the Central Coast, the Woongarrah Wildcats.

In only two seasons, the Wildcats have experienced phenomenal growth and now boast 495 registered players, 49 teams and have committed club sponsors.

The sporting facility also contains a number of sustainable development features including 500 kilolitres of underground water storage, recycled water used for irrigation and fl ushing and external lights programmed to conserve energy.

New Hamlyn Terrace sporting facility

by Cameron Bell

Mayor Bob Graham, who offi ically opened the facility, with Mariners players Josh Rose, Daniel McBreen and Adam Kwasnik

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It was the fi rst time the team had won after being the runner-up in four of the last six fi nals.

“This is the fi rst time in the 52 year history of the club that Avoca Beach has won the much coveted Number One Flag and I congratulate all of our players on their performance right through the pennant season,” said Avoca Beach Bowling Club president Ashley Ayre.

A jubilant Avoca member, Arthur Hales, was at Ettalong Memorial Bowling Club to cheer on his club mates.

“The last time Avoca had won any pennant fl ag was back in 2002 when we won the Grade Five and Grade Seven Pennant,” he said.

It wasn’t an easy win for Avoca, who had progressed through the sectional rounds with only one loss (to Ettalong) to win Section Two, and set up the fi nal with Section One winner Halekulani.

With their large support crowds cheering them on,

a never-say-die Halekulani pushed Avoca all the way, with only two shots between them at times during the game.

Avoca were not to be denied their fi rst Grade One fl ag and pulled away to record a 57-45 win much to the delight of their loyal supporters

Avoca Beach Bowling Club offered its congratulations to the Avoca

players and supporters, and offered a special thanks to Ettalong Bowling Club who conducted the championship.

The individual results were:

Brett Pritchard’s team of Garry MacFadyen, Justin Shelly and Jason White won 18-11.

Tony Shoebridge’s team of Jeff Doyle, Alan Lewin, Waylon Pritchard won 27-8

Kevin Bowcock’s team of Dick Love, Terry Gains and Laurie Barrett went down 26-12.

Reserves were Col Passfi eld and Lex Gemmell who both had a tremendous contribution throughout the season in the teams making the fi nal along with Phil Downs and Malcolm Bishop.

Media release, 3 Jun 2012 Mark Rayner, Avoca Beach Bowling Club

Media Release, 4 Jun 2012 Bob Bourke, Bowls

Central Coast

Avoca wins Pennant

A joint initiative of Gosford City and Wyong Shire Councils, CCROC provides sponsorship to residents who have been selected by a national, state or regional body to participate in a recognised sporting or cultural event.

In return for sponsorship, the recipients promote the Central Coast in the local, interstate and international arenas.

The U17s Gosford Representative Netball Team received $1250 to attend the State Netball Championships held in Penrith from June9-11.

They had shown great commitment as a team, representing the Central Coast region every year since 2007.

Media Release, 6 Jun 2012 Gosford Council Media

Avoca Beach Bowling Club won the Bowls Central Coast-Zone 15 Grade One Pennant fl ag on Saturday, June 2, at Ettalong Memorial Bowling Club.

Gosford netball team

receives funding

A Gosford sporting team has received funding from the Central Coast Regional Organisation of Councils (CCROC).

The documentary also captures the energy, excitement and entertainment surrounding the Anzac Day Race Day conducted on Wednesday, April 25.

The movie starts at daybreak and follows the life of the course throughout the day and is narrated with insightful video grabs from the people that make it so special.

“We are thrilled with the outcome of this short documentary and hope that it gives the wider community a feel of what goes on behind the scenes at our Club,” stated Gosford Race Club CEO James Heddo.

Media Release, 13 Jun 2012

James Heddo, Gosford Race Club

Documentary on Gosford Race Club

Gosford Race Club has released a short documentary after commissioning award winning movie maker Jason Van

Genderen to produce the fi lm that looks at a day in the life of Gosford Race Club.

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