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Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein presented the petition and made the opening address to the discussion.

“I acknowledge that we have one of the most beautiful waterfronts in NSW and I would not want to see that ruined, nor do my colleagues in the State Government or on the Gosford City Council,” said Mr Holstein.

“The Gosford Challenge is all about connecting the city and the people with the waterfront so that it can be enjoyed for what it is.

“The development of Gosford will happen because it has to happen.

“There is no choice in the matter for Gosford Council or for the State Government.

“The overwhelming majority of the Gosford population will not accept a do-nothing approach, but it is about doing the right thing.

“Although we are experiencing some growing pains I am confi dent that we have learned from our earlier mistakes.

“With a spirit of compromise on all sides in the debate we can move our city forward to become a place where people will want to live and where business will thrive as part of a living city,” said Mr Holstein.

Member for The Entrance

Mr Chris Spence and Member for Wyong Mr Darren Webber also spoke against the petition.

“Their statements clearly indicated they did not realise the real purpose of the petition in that the petitioners wished to see the Gosford Waterfront remain as public land and in the public domain with no limitations placed on public access,” said GWAG representative Mr Col Hodgson.

Members speaking in support of the petition were Member for Canterbury Ms Linda Burney, Member for Cessnock Mr Clayton Barr and Member for Balmain Mr Jamie Parker.

“These three speakers were all thoroughly prepared showing they were aware the major concern of GWAG has been the loss of public waterfront land to developers,” said Mr Hodgson.

“They clearly acknowledged the loss of public access would be very diffi cult, if not impossible, to reverse.”

Mr Parker commented, “One thing is clear, we know that alienation of public land, waterfront land in particular, is always done in the interests of developers, but once that land is lost to the public, it is lost forever”.

“Redress at a later stage by demolishing buildings

and reopening spaces is next to impossible.”

Minister for Planning and Infrastructure Mr Brad Hazzard was the fi nal member to speak.

In his speech, he expressed his concern that the buildings in stages two and three would alienate the foreshore.

A result he said neither he nor the community would fi nd comforting.

“I promise the people in the gallery that I am absolutely keen to ensure that the Central Coast Development Corporation does not get it wrong, liaises big time with residents in the community, and fi nds a

way to enliven Gosford, but not to the point of detracting from opportunities to access public space on the water’s edge,” said Mr Hazzard.

“A balance must be struck.

“I acknowledge the effort made by people in the gallery in travelling to Sydney from Gosford.

“I hope you take the remarks I have made in good faith and accept my assurance that the Government will keep working with you.”

Media Release, 29 Nov 2012

Col Hodgson, GWAG

Local members speak against Landing petitionA representative group of 17 people from

the Gosford Waterfront Action Group (GWAG) attended Parliament House on

Thursday, November 22, for the debate on the 10,700 signature Save Gosford Waterfront petition in the Legislative Assembly.

Members of the Gosford Waterfront Action Group on the steps of Parliament House

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Gosford Council has issued a notice to a Umina property owner to clean up an asbestos hazard after receiving complaints about renovations from a tenant occupying the house.

A council environmental health offi cer attended the site to investigate and issued a direction to the owner to ensure all damaged and exposed asbestos was covered or sealed and to have a licensed asbestos contractor remove all loose, damaged and exposed asbestos.

The tenant’s mother, Ms Genevieve Rose, told Peninsula News that her brother, a builder, had found asbestos scattered around the house during the renovations.

She said: “There were no safety precautions taken, no safety wear or ventilation mask, no safety gloves and no warning to anyone who entered the property.”

She said that she called the real estate agent to warn them.

The council’s environmental health co-ordinator Mr Shannon McKiernan said: “If the owner doesn’t comply with the notice of intent, an order will be served

requiring them to do the work.“If they still don’t comply, Council

will undertake the works at the owner’s expense.”

He said the council also had the option to proceed with court action.

The notice gave the owner seven days to secure the site and to engage an appropriately licensed contractor. It allowed additional time for the contractor to complete the work.

Mr McKiernan said a person could only do their own renovating work where the area of asbestos was under 10 square metres.

As a result of the incident, the council has announced it will partner with the Asbestos Diseases Research Institute as part of a week-long national campaign to highlight the dangers of asbestos related diseases caused by inhaling asbestos fi bres while renovating or maintaining homes.

“Don’t play Renovation Roulette” is the message that Gosford Council, the Asbestos Diseases Research Institute and the Asbestos Education Committee is sending to residents and ratepayers during national Asbestos Awareness Week which runs from November 26 to 30.

Gosford mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna said Australia has one of the highest rates of asbestos-related diseases in the world.

This was because Australia has been ranked among the top consumers of asbestos cement products per capita.

“With almost every home built or renovated before the mid 1980s likely to contain asbestos in one form or another; the third wave of people affected by mesothelioma, one of the asbestos-related diseases, has recently become evident and will continue to rise unless we all start taking seriously the dangers of asbestos when renovating or maintaining our homes,” said mayor Cr McKinna.

In the past, those affected by asbestos related diseases were exposed to raw fi bres in the mining and manufacturing process (fi rst wave), followed by workers who used asbestos products in the workplace (second wave).

The third wave of asbestos-related diseases predominantly affect people exposed to fi bres during home renovations and maintenance specifi cally handymen and DIYers as well as family members present at the time.

“With the number of people diagnosed with mesothelioma as a direct result of exposure to asbestos during home renovations continuing to rise, it’s vital that residents take the warnings seriously to protect themselves and their families,” mayor Cr McKinna said.

The national campaign, supported by the Asbestos Education Committee, aims to change the way Australian’s think about how they manage asbestos in and around the home.

Asbestos Education Committee chair Mr Peter Dunphy said whether a home is constructed of brick, fi bro and weatherboard or has exterior cladding, asbestos can be found almost everywhere in and around homes built or renovated before the mid 80s.

“Most people can’t tell whether building materials contain asbestos just by looking at them.

“Asbestos can be under fl oor coverings such as carpets, linoleum and vinyl tiles, behind wall and fl oor tiles, in cement fl oors, internal and external walls, ceilings, eaves, garages, around hot water pipes, fences, extensions to homes, outdoor toilets and backyard sheds, it could be anywhere.

“Before commencing any home maintenance or renovation work, homeowners and renovators, particularly young couples and fi rst home buyers excited about renovating their homes, need to learn about where they might fi nd asbestos in the home and how best to manage it so they can protect themselves and their families from asbestos fi bres.

“We want them to start thinking smart and safe by visiting asbestosawareness.com.au for information on managing asbestos in and around the home because it’s not worth the risk,” Mr Dunphy said.

During Asbestos Awareness Week, Australians are also invited to hold a Blue Lamington Drive to help raise awareness of the dangers of asbestos when renovating and vital funds to support the Asbestos Diseases Research Foundation and the Asbestos Diseases Foundation of Australia.

Media Release, 19 Nov 2012 Lawrie McKinna, Gosford Council

Media Statement, 15 Nov 2012 Shannon McKiernan,

Gosford Council

Council issues asbestos notice

Eight Ocean Beach Surf Life Saving Club life savers participated in an education program with Surf Lifesaving NSW called Beach to Bush from Monday, November 5, to Friday, November 9.

The aim of the program was to promote safety to people who visited beaches.

Statistics showed that people who live 50km or more away from the Coast account for half of all drownings and that 80 per cent of problems are caused by rips, according to Ocean Beach club publicity offi cer Ms Louise Lambeth.

Beach to Bush teaches primary school children in an interactive and fun way how to recognise

dangers at the beach and how to stay safe.

The Central Coast teams, which included Ocean Beach Surf Life Saving Club members Richard and Mary Grimmond, Peter and Louise Lambeth and their 12-year-old daughter Isobel and Toni and Anthony Jones, went as far away as Griffi th, ACT and the Blue Mountains where they gave 13 presentations in the week.

The children learnt about sun safety, safe places to swim, to swim with a friend, how to signal for help, what makes waves, rips, rescue methods, the creatures of the sea and how to treat injuries and where to go to seek help.Online submission, 17 Nov 2012

Louise Lambeth, Ocean Beach Surf Life Saving Club

Life savers teach beach safety

Peter Louise and Isobel Lambeth from Ocean Beach Surf Lifesaving Club

Issue 47December 4, 2012 Your independent local newspaper - Ph: 4325 7369

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Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein presented the petition and made the opening address to the discussion.

“I acknowledge that we have one of the most beautiful waterfronts in NSW and I would not want to see that ruined, nor do my colleagues in the State Government or on the Gosford City Council,” said Mr Holstein.

“The Gosford Challenge is all about connecting the city and the people with the waterfront so that it can be enjoyed for what it is.

“The development of Gosford will happen because it has to happen.

“There is no choice in the matter for Gosford Council or for the State Government.

“The overwhelming majority of the Gosford population will not accept a do-nothing approach, but it is about doing the right thing.

“Although we are experiencing some growing pains I am confi dent that we have learned from our earlier mistakes.

“With a spirit of compromise on all sides in the debate we can move our city forward to become a place where people will want to live and where business will thrive as part of a living city,” said Mr Holstein.

Member for The Entrance

Mr Chris Spence and Member for Wyong Mr Darren Webber also spoke against the petition.

“Their statements clearly indicated they did not realise the real purpose of the petition in that the petitioners wished to see the Gosford Waterfront remain as public land and in the public domain with no limitations placed on public access,” said GWAG representative Mr Col Hodgson.

Members speaking in support of the petition were Member for Canterbury Ms Linda Burney, Member for Cessnock Mr Clayton Barr and Member for Balmain Mr Jamie Parker.

“These three speakers were all thoroughly prepared showing they were aware the major concern of GWAG has been the loss of public waterfront land to developers,” said Mr Hodgson.

“They clearly acknowledged the loss of public access would be very diffi cult, if not impossible, to reverse.”

Mr Parker commented, “One thing is clear, we know that alienation of public land, waterfront land in particular, is always done in the interests of developers, but once that land is lost to the public, it is lost forever”.

“Redress at a later stage by demolishing buildings

and reopening spaces is next to impossible.”

Minister for Planning and Infrastructure Mr Brad Hazzard was the fi nal member to speak.

In his speech, he expressed his concern that the buildings in stages two and three would alienate the foreshore.

A result he said neither he nor the community would fi nd comforting.

“I promise the people in the gallery that I am absolutely keen to ensure that the Central Coast Development Corporation does not get it wrong, liaises big time with residents in the community, and fi nds a

way to enliven Gosford, but not to the point of detracting from opportunities to access public space on the water’s edge,” said Mr Hazzard.

“A balance must be struck.

“I acknowledge the effort made by people in the gallery in travelling to Sydney from Gosford.

“I hope you take the remarks I have made in good faith and accept my assurance that the Government will keep working with you.”

Media Release, 29 Nov 2012

Col Hodgson, GWAG

Local members speak against Landing petitionA representative group of 17 people from

the Gosford Waterfront Action Group (GWAG) attended Parliament House on

Thursday, November 22, for the debate on the 10,700 signature Save Gosford Waterfront petition in the Legislative Assembly.

Members of the Gosford Waterfront Action Group on the steps of Parliament House

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The Central Coast Sports

F e d e r a t i o n Awards were held at Mingara on Saturday, November 17, and celebrated the achievements of the Central Coast sporting community.

Steve Allen hosted the evening, with the Outstanding Service of Sport to the Central Coast being awarded to Brian Gee, Shannon Woodley, Lynn Smith and Ross Bryant.

Sportsperson of the Year went to Tom Slingsby for Sailing with Matt Ryan as runner up forfootball.

Central Coast Sports

Event of the Year went to the Bay to Bay Fun Run and Half Marathon while Central Coast Team of the Year went to Mingara Athletics U20 800m.

Club-Association of the Year was awarded to Terrigal Surf Life Saving Club and Leisl Tesch won the Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability award for sailing.

Indigenous Sportsperson of the Year went to Jarrad Hayes for golf, Masters Sportsperson of the Yea went to Paul Lemmon for surf lifesaving and swimming and Volunteer of the Year went to Jeff Vilensk y for his contribution to Cricket.

David Unger won Offi cial

of the Year for Surf Life Saving and Graham Arnold won Coach of the Year for football.

Junior Sportsperson of the Year went to Jake O’Brien for Oztag, surf lifesaving and rugby league and runner up was Jack Cogger for rugby league, touch and Oztag.

The Junior Encouragement Award went to Connor Watson for Oztag, rugby league and union, Amber Tauroa for Gymnastics and Matthew Graham for freestyle mogul skiing.

See pages 7 to 10 for a special feature on all

the winners.

Kido Mingara Judo Academy

athlete Neeson Naidoo won the Judo NSW Senior Boy of the Year award at the NSW Judo State Awards recently.

Neeson’s award was determined based on accumulated competition points achieved at events

over the last 12 months.The Kido Mingara

Judo Academy was also presented with the Judo Federation NSW Inspired Club of the Year award.

“The Kido coaching team seems to be able to inspire and bring out the best in the local youngsters,” said head coach Pete Acciari.

“The strong developing

talent pool of contest players including Melinda Brown, Neeson and Kassiea Naidoo, Caroline Hain, Liam and Angelina Yokoyama, Daniel Villani and Vadim Butov achieved remarkable results during the year placing well and building up an impressive tally including two gold, two silver and three bronze at the ACT

International, two gold, three silver and one bronze at NSW State, representation at the Commonwealth Open at Cardiff, one gold, two silver and four bronze at the Queensland International, one gold, one silver, one bronze at the Oceania Championship in Cairns, two players on the National Talent ID scholarship

program, three silver at the Southern Cross Intern VIOC, four gold, one silver and two bronze at the NSW International Open, one gold and two bronze at Nationals, four gold, two silver and two bronze at the NSW Country Championship and one gold, one silver and one bronze at the Sonice Ganesa Cup Jakarta, Indonesia.

“The Academy conducts various sessions per week and is presenting a complete program for its membership including Kata, Fitness and Competition.

“The coaching panel anticipates that we will have a stronger club in 2013 with the distinct focus on technical development,” said Acciari.

Central Coast Sports Federation

Awards by Mardi Love

Naidoo wins NSW Senior Boy of the Year

by Peter Acciari

Matthew Graham

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Council in negotiations with developer over proposed $500M Chinese Theme Park

Wyong Council received an updated report on the status of the proposed site for a Chinese Cultural Theme Park on Warren Rd, Warnervale, at its ordinary meeting of Wednesday,

November 19.Chinese Theme

Park representative Ms Amanda Lee addressed the meeting and explained how the venue would provide jobs for residents of Wyong Shire and would be a boost for the local economy.

Ms Lee said while the majority of the revenue for the theme park would come from private proprietors, the Chinese Government was supportive of their plan to construct in Warnervale.

It was resolved at the meeting that the mayor and general manager urgently negotiate with Australia Theme Park Pty Ltd with the objective of achieving an agreement for sale of the proposed site where Council’s risks and liabilities would be minimised and where a satisfactory sale price was offered by the purchaser.

Council has received a number of visits and documents from Chinese delegates during the past two years, with many infl uential businessmen and Government offi cials indicating support for the project.

All support is dependent upon the issue of land tenure and zoning issues

being resolved between Council and Australia Theme Park Pty.

The site, at Lot 3 Warren Rd, Warnervale, has a total area of 179.277 Ha.

The site includes Warnervale Airport and a portion of Porters Creek wetland.

The village would be a working village with accommodation, shops, restaurants, galleries and tourist accommodation.

The proposal is expected to cost in the vicinity of $500 million making it one of the largest private sector developments in Wyong Shire and the Central Coast.

In March last year Council considered a Mayoral Minute in relation to the proposal from Australia China Cultural Foundation Incorporated (ACCFI) to develop a Chinese Theme Park on Council owned land at Warnervale.

Council resolved among others matters to enter into a co-operation agreement to continue to progress the project.

This agreement was formally entered into on Monday, August 15, 2011 with mayor Cr Doug Eaton and the President of ACCFI, Mr Bruce Zhong signing the

agreement.The terms of the

agreement identifi ed that Council grant ACCFI a non-exclusive licence to enter the land for the sole purpose of carrying out investigatory works to support the development of the project.

The period of the agreement was from Friday, July 1, 2011, to Thursday, June 30, 2012, with the agreement having now lapsed.

During the period of the agreement ACCFI engaged consultants Cardno to undertake a desktop review of environment, engineering and planning constraints with regard to the proposed development.

The review identifi ed that the current zoning of the property as Industrial would not permit all of their proposed uses, however, this matter could be addressed by making a submission to rezone the land to permit the proposed land use through the exhibition period of LEP 2012.

The cost of this review undertaken by Cardno is reported to be in the vicinity of $250,000.

At a councillor briefi ng session held in June of this year, an update of the current situation was presented

with particular emphasis being placed on the fi nancial models available to this project.

In August this year, an offer to purchase the site from Council was received from Mr Zhong, however, this offer was considered unacceptable to Council with a response being forwarded detailing Council's position in the matter.

In October, Council

received a conditional offer to purchase the site for $10 million from the Australia Theme Park Pty Ltd.

The conditions imposed inappropriate risk and obligations on Council and as such the offer was rejected and the Australia Theme Park Pty Ltd was advised accordingly.

Council staff are currently preparing a land economics report

on the site that will be used to guide future decision making on this site

The mayor and general manager of Council have been requested to report the outcomes of the negotiations at the next ordinary Council meeting on Wednesday, November 28.

Council Agenda,14 Nov 2012

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Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill said having two Ministers on the Coast who are focused on economic development,

boosting business investment and cutting red-tape was a real opportunity for the region.

“Today is about shining a spotlight on the Coast, and having genuine discussions about the opportunities for greater business investment and job creation,” said Ms O’Neill.

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business leaders and listening to what we believe is important for economic development shows the importance of our local economy and that the Government is listening to our region,” said Ms O’Neill.

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Peter McCabe, Offi ce of Deborah O’Neill MP

Ministers visit the Central Coast

The Minister for Climate Change and Energy Effi ciency and Minister for Industry and Innovation Mr Greg Combet spoke at the Sustainable Economic Growth for Regional Australia (SEGRA)

Conference in Terrigal on Wednesday, November 21.

Assistant Treasurer and Minister Assisting for Deregulation Mr David Bradbury speaking at the Erina Chamber of Commerce luncheon

“David Shoebridge, NSW Greens Planning spokesperson did a great job, together with representatives of the Sydney City Council and the Better Planning Network, in negotiating away some of the most damaging provisions which the O’Farrell Government was trying to bring into law with this Bill,” said Ms da Costa,

“Here in Gosford LGA our Council is not even prepared to use the powers they have to properly control developments.

“So what is going to happen when the pressure on them from developers increases, as it now will?

“For instance, the McDonalds for Umina breached the local DCP on character, setback,

car parking situation and facade, and the mega church in McDonalds Rd, Lisarow, breached local DCPs on character, size and scale, but in neither case did councillors choose to enforce these provisions.

“If this can occur now, why did the Premier feel that developers need even more assistance by removing even the slender protection a DCP offers?”

Ms da Costa also pointed out that the Greens councillor in Gosford Council, Hillary Morris, was the only councillor who argued and voted against both of these developments.

“But, as David Shoebridge himself says, the amended law still contains many changes

which are a big setback to ordinary residents who are concerned to protect their neighbourhoods from excessive and inappropriate development.

“In particular it weakens the ability of councils to require developers to do anything more than the absolute minimum standards for floor space ratios, height controls, setbacks, and sunlight for neighbours.

“And it greatly increases the danger of our Heritage Conservation Areas being damaged through overdevelopment,” said Ms da Costa.

Media Release, 19 Nov 2012

Kate da Costa, Central Coast Greens

New planning law causes concern

Central Coast Greens representative Ms Kate da Costa said a “special problem” had been created for Central Coast residents as a result of the O’Farrell Government’s Planning Law

Amendment Bill, which recently passed the Upper House of the NSW parliament.

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Just after 3pm, the man entered a pool shop on Avoca Dr, Kincumber, and allegedly became hostile towards staff.

It was further alleged that the man then punctured a number of chemical containers that were on the back of a utility parked nearby, causing toxic fumes to envelop the immediate area.

Police from Brisbane Water Local Area

Command as well as Fire and Rescue NSW offi cers attended and commenced decontamination, with Avoca Dr being closed.

Two persons were injured by the fumes, with one transported to hospital for minor burns to the throat after inhaling fumes.

At 9:45am on Tuesday, November 26, a 33 year old Saratoga man attended

Gosford Police Station where he was arrested.

He was subsequently charged with three counts of stalking - intimidation, and one count of damage property by fi re - explosive.

He was granted conditional bail to appear at Gosford Local Court on January 22.

Media release, 27 Nov 2012

NSW Police Media

HAZMAT clean up in Kincumber

A man has been charged after a HAZMAT incident in Kincumber on Monday, November 26, which caused one person to be hospitalised.

About 11:30am on Monday, November 19, offi cers were called to an address in Bloodtree Rd, Mangrove, regarding a suspicious vehicle.

Further inspection of the vehicle revealed two occupants, allegedly in possession of two-way radios.

Offi cers searched the vehicle and located a large amount of allegedly stolen property including two

fi rearms, numerous electrical items, drugs, credit cards and cash.

The two men aged 24 and 32 were arrested and taken to Gosford Police Station for questioning.

As investigations continued, it was alleged that while the two men sat in their vehicle outside an address in Bloodtree Rd, a third man was inside a premises committing a break and enter.

Offi cers arrested the man,

aged 27, about 4:30pm the same day at an address in Kulnura.

It was alleged that, upon his arrest, he was in possession of knives and gold jewellery suspected to be stolen.

All three men were charged with a total of 23 offences including possess housebreaking implements, entering enclosed lands, goods in custody and drug possession.

Media release, 26 Nov 2012 NSW Police Media

Brisbane Waters crime manager Inspector Glenn Trayhurn said the incident occurred about 3am on Avoca Dr.

“The manager of the resort was woken by the sound of two loud bangs.

“He looked out his window, saw some headlights, and went back to sleep.

“At 7am, staff arrived at the resort and saw the front door had been smashed.

“Staff began clearing the glass until they saw a gun casing.

“They then called police,” he said.

Police attended and a crime scene was established.

“The owner is at a loss as

to why someone would do this.

“Anyone who can assist with our investigations is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000,” Insp Trayhurn said.

Media Release, 28 Nov 2012

NSW Police Media

Gun fi red into Avoca resortPolice are appealing for information from the public after a shot

was fi red into the front door of a resort in Avoca on Tuesday, November 27.

Thieves caught red-handed at Mangrove

Three men have been charged over multiple break-ins across Sydney, the Central Coast, Newcastle and Lake Macquarie.

About 10pm on Saturday, October 6, a 49 year old Wyoming man was waiting for a taxi in a car park outside The Grange Hotel.

A short time later, a young male located the 49 year old man injured in the car park driveway of the hotel and informed the hotel manager.

Paramedics attended the scene and conveyed the

man to Gosford Hospital Emergency Department.

The following morning, the man was airlifted to Royal North Shore Hospital in a critical condition.

The man sustained serious head injuries and several broken ribs.

The man is still suffering from these injuries and receiving medical treatment

and rehabilitation.Police are now appealing

to anyone who may have witnessed the incident or have any information about it to come forward.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Central Hunter Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Media release, 26 Nov 2012 NSW Police Media

Man receives head injury in Wyoming

Police are appealing for information from the public regarding a man who received a serious head injury while in the vicinity of a hotel in Wyoming last month.

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The event marked the culmination of this year’s School Environmental Program, From the Rivers to the Sea, Healthy and Clean Thanks to Me, which focused on the health of the catchments and waterways within the Gosford region.

Gosford Council’s environmental education officer Ms Anni Griffiths said everyone who attended was thoroughly entertained and learnt some powerful messages about how to help protect the Central Coast’s waterways.

“Students participating in the School Environmental Program learnt throughout the year about the waterways and catchments in the Gosford Local Government Area.

“Through exploring

these waterway systems students have surveyed healthy and unhealthy waterways, gained an understanding of what poses a risk to our waterways, learnt about the repercussions of unhealthy waterways and identified what we can do to reduce the negative impact we have on waterways.

“Their extensive knowledge and understanding of the impact we can have on our waterways was shown through their performances,” Ms Griffiths said.

Winners from this year’s ceremony were Wamberal Public School for the Large Environmental School of the Year, The Coast Christian School for the Medium Environmental

School of the Year and Central Mangrove Public School for the Small Environmental School of the Year.

The Mayoral Award for Best Production in Performing Arts went to Spencer Public School, while the Most Projects

and Class Participation award went to Kincumber Public School and the Most Improved School award went to Woy Woy

South Public School.

Media Release, 20 Nov 2012

Gosford Council Media

School Environmental Program Awards Ceremony

Students from 22 primary schools across the Gosford Local Government Area (LGA) took part in the 2012 School

Environmental Program Awards Ceremony at Laycock St Community Theatre on Tuesday, November 20.

The Coast Christian School’s performance

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The performance will include Corelli: Christmas Concerto, Op. 6 No. 8, Chris Sainsbury: The Wellbeing Concertino for Clarinet and Strings (dedicated to and played by Greg Turner), Bottesini: Grand Duo Concertant for solo violin, double bass and strings (Soloists Harry and Ben Ward), Haydn: The Emperor String Quartet in C Major, Op 75 No. 3 (arranged for String Orchestra), and Beethoven: String Quintet Op. 4 (arranged for String Orchestra).

Of The Wellbeing Concertino for Clarinet and Strings, Sainsbury said “this work is the deliberate creation of a community-minded work that is ‘cut from the cloth’ of regional tonal music making in Australia, yet without necessarily being what some call ‘light music’.

“The work is in three contrasting movements with titles that refl ect aspects that I consider essential to wellbeing.

“These are 1) A call (like a vocation or a purpose), 2) An enchantment (as in love, or life’s magic and mystery), and 3) Jubilation,” said Sainsbury.

Sainsbury, who was born in Gosford, fosters a sense of regionalism within his music through the referencing of local iconic images in his works.

Locally, he has composed for the Central Coast

Concertante Ensemble and the Central Coast Symphony Orchestra.

On a national scale, he has composed for the Australian Chamber Orchestra, the Queensland Philharmonic Orchestra, and one of the world’s leading guitar events, the Darwin International Guitar Festival where guitar virtuoso Josè Maria Gallardo del Rey performed his Concerto for Guitar (The Luthier).

On an international level, Sainsbury has composed for the Australian tour of the Wilhelm String Quartet (London), for the New England Philharmonic Orchestra (Boston, Ma.), and leading European avant-garde groups Levande Musik (Sweden) and Duo Bosgraaf-Elias (Holland).

Ben Ward, 24, was born in Canberra but moved to the Central Coast where he commenced his musical studies at the Central Coast Conservatorium aged four.

At age eight, he moved to Sydney and began playing the violin and piano, but followed his passion for double bass at the age of 14.

Ben spent his fi nal school years at the Conservatorium of Music High School and performed in the SBS Youth Orchestra, Sydney Youth Orchestra, Australian Youth Orchestras and took part in the Australian String Academy.

He completed his Bachelor of Music (Performance) at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music this year, working with Alex Henery where he has been the recipient of the Corinna D’Hage Mayer String Scholarship and won the Sydney Conservatorium Concerto Competition in 2011.

Ben was invited to perform at the Pacifi c Music Festival in Japan in 2009, and in that same year, at the age of 21, was appointed to a permanent position with Sydney Symphony Orchestra and has toured Europe and China.

Ben has been fortunate enough to receive the Churchill Scholarship in 2012 and will travel to Europe and the United States next year for a couple of months to further his

Double Bass studies before returning to his position in the Sydney Symphony.

Sixteen year old Harry Ward said he has always been extremely passionate about violin and commenced serious violin studies in 2006 with Professor Peter Zhang.

He is now under the tutelage of Professor Alice Waten, Head of Strings Sydney Conservatorium of Music.

Harry has performed as soloist with several orchestras in Australia, China, Mexico, Singapore and Europe.

He has played in the Opera House, Hills Centre, Vebrugghen Hall, Recital Halls, Entertainment Centre and Angel Place Recital hall.

One highlight for Harry was performing with the esteemed, Gerard Willems

and in 2011 and 2012 he received a full scholarship for Meadowmount Summer School in New York.

He was a Featured Artist in the 2010, 2011 and 2012 School Spectacular, performs in Encore, and is part of the Talent Development Program, Concert Master of the Arts unit Orchestra and The Australian String Academy.

Harry continues on a scholarship with Rising Stars, and a second scholarship through the Youth Foundation Sports and Tourism.

He is schooled through Sydney Distance Education High School.

This year Harry travelled to New York to study, and played the Barber Violin Concerto, lead the Debussy String Quartet and performed the Mendelssohn

Octet in an ensemble led by Joseph Silverstein.

He returned to perform with the Australian Winner of the International Piano Competition, and with Concertante Ensemble at the Crossroads Festival, as well as various other engagements.

Harry has worked with the concert master of the New York Metropolitan Orchestra, Toronto Symphony orchestras as well as Berent Korfker, Cho-liang Lin at Rice University, Joseph Silverstein from Curtis, James Ehnes and Walter Schwede.

Harry also recently won the National Youth Concerto Competition 2012.

Media Release, 26 Nov 2012

Lisa Kelly, Central Coast Conservatorium

Concertante Ensemble with special guests at Greenway Chapel

The Central Coast Conservatorium will hold the Concertante Ensemble with special guests Ben and Harry Ward on

Sunday December 9, at the Greenway Chapel and memorial Gardens in Green Point from 2:30pm.

New Concertante Ensemble

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Move Shake Dance is a unique event on the Central Coast promoting dance as an activity for anyone and everyone, while contributing to the Youth Arts Warehouse, an initiative of Regional Youth Support Services (RYSS).

RYSS is a non-profi t organisation providing much needed services and support to young people on the Central Coast.

Move Shake Dance is open to anyone of any age and any dance experience level from absolute beginner to experienced dancers.

All you need is to be ready and willing to try something new on the Central Coast by sampling a range of dance styles, in workshops taught by experienced and highly qualifi ed international and local dance and fi tness teachers, choreographers, and performers.

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Or try a jazz workshop with performer, choreographer and owner - principal of talent school, Turning Point Studios, Jess Hind.

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Learn some grooves in hip hop with dance teacher, Bec Dyson.

Fitness expert and director of a fi tness and health studio, Angelo

Castiglione, will run a strength and conditioning workshop.

There are also workshops available for the kids including a jazz - ballet for pre-schoolers and ballet for primary school children.

A jazz funk hip hop workshop will also be available as well as tap

workshops, physical culture, highland dancing, Broadway tap, burlesque, pole dancing and belly dancing.

All proceeds go towards RYSS’s professional creative development workshops for disadvantaged young people, the Youth Arts Warehouse.

Email, 29 Nov 2012 Lynn Mackay,

Move Shake Dance

Move Shake Dance at Erina Fair

An 18 hour dance event called Move Shake Dance will be held at Central Coast Dance in Erina Fair from 10am to 10pm on Saturday, January 12, and 10am to 4pm on Sunday, January 13.

For nine of the 20 councillors, the meeting was their fi rst as part of the CCROC.

“Both our councils have ambitious plans for the Central Coast,” said Gosford mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna.

“We want to shape vibrant community spaces, boost the local economy and enhance the quality of people’s lives, and I think we both accept that to make it happen we need to get smart about how we manage our business,” mayor Cr McKinna said.

Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton, currently the longest serving councillor on the Central Coast, said it was reassuring that both Councils realised that they were in the same boat when it came to the big issues.

“All Councils in NSW are facing up to the reality of a long list of ageing infrastructure, high expectations from residents and, here on the Central Coast, we’re having to plan

for a growing population as well,” said mayor Cr Eaton.

“Gosford and Wyong councils will meet in the New Year to secure the future of the Central Coast Water Corporation and its shared water and sewer assets worth over $3 billion.

“To my mind, tackling these tasks as a strong and united region gives us the best chance to get positive results for the Central Coast in years to come,” he said.

Both Councils also unanimously agreed to jointly stage an event in Harmony Week 2013 and contribute $5,000 each to the celebration.

“This event is to celebrate and showcase the cultural diversity of our residents and provides a signifi cant opportunity to strengthen community connectedness across the region,” said mayor Cr Eaton.

Media Release,29 Nov 2012

Gosford Council and Wyong Council Media

Coast Councils meet to discuss joint business

The newly elected Gosford and Wyong councils met for the fi rst time on Thursday, November 29, as the Central

Coast Regional Organisation of Councils (CCROC) and agreed to further discuss progress on the Central Coast Water Corporation and the Joint Services Business at a planning workshop in the New Year.

From 2am Saturday, December 15, to 2am Monday, December 17, buses will replace all trains between Newcastle and Central.

From Monday, December 10, to Friday, December 14, between 11:21pm and

12am, buses will replace trains between Newcastle and Fassifern and from 11:40pm to 2:30am buses will replace trains from Fassifern to Newcastle.

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A not-for-profi t organisation, Pacifi c Link works with government to provide and manage housing for those most in need in the Central Coast and Lower Hunter regions.

Speaking at the meeting, where record retained earnings for the 2011-12 year were announced, newly re-elected chairman Mr David Bacon said Pacifi c Link now aimed to become a Class One provider, a classifi cation that would allow Pacifi c Link to develop new projects that included community and social housing.

“The Central Coast and Hunter regions already lag behind the rest of the state, with 20% fewer properties set aside for community and social housing,” Mr Bacon said.

“While the NSW Government will always be the major supplier of community housing, the high rate of demand means government often can’t

keep up.“If we need additional

housing, and we do, providers like Pacifi c Link need to get involved.”

Pacifi c Link now manages more than 850 properties through the Central Coast and Lower Hunter, including 66 for people with disabilities.

Since being appointed chairman just over three years ago, Mr Bacon has

appointed a skills-based board, strengthened corporate governance and appointed an executive team and staff that thrives on change and innovation.

This strategy has turned Pacifi c Link around, winning the support of more than 90% of tenants and increasing retained earnings to more than $7.8 million this year.

“The federal, state, and local governments will always be the major players,” he said.

“But we can make a difference by managing effi ciently and self-funding new projects of our own.

“We’re here to make a positive difference by working with others.

“But we can’t, and don’t expect the government to foot the bill for every brick and rose-bush on the way,” he said.

Media Release, 26 Nov 2012

Keith Gavin, Pacifi c Link

Pacifi c Link to become a self-funded

developer

David Bacon

Local community housing provider Pacifi c Link has announced plans to become a self-funded developer following the announcement of its best ever results at this year’s annual meeting held in Gosford.

The company won the 2012 NSW Business Chamber Excellence in Small Business Award at the annual awards dinner held on Friday, November 23, at the Hordern Pavilion in Moore Park.

The company’s latest achievement follows three wins at the 2012 Central Coast Business Excellence Awards, including the Central Coast Business of the Year.

The father and son built enterprise was one of eight Central Coast businesses - organisations up for a state award on the Friday evening.

Run annually, the NSW Business Chamber Awards celebrates the achievements of the NSW business community in a range of categories from leadership, ethics and business growth to innovation, sustainability and human resource management.

Companies that employ less than 20 full time equivalent employees were

eligible to be nominated for the category of Excellence in Small Business.

The Award recognises a company that has achieved signifi cant growth in the 12 months to June 30 2012 and can demonstrate the specifi c processes and strategies implemented to achieve that growth.

IPB was up against six other NSW fi nalists for the award comprising Auto Advantage, Blue Eco Homes, Fibre Optics Design and Construct, Safety Recruitment Australia, SWEETNESS The Patisserie and Wine Odyssey Australia.

Central Coast NSW Business Chamber regional manager Mr Daniel Farmer said, “IPB was up against some stiff competition in this category which is a testament to their outstanding business practices that are instilled throughout this family built enterprise”.

“Going up against the rest of the State’s fi nest is recognition enough for

even making it through as a fi nalist, but taking out a category is certainly the icing on the cake for Rob, Mark and the team at IPB.”

IPB director Mr Mark Nalder said, “This award means a lot on quite a few different levels”.

“It is a real recognition of our skillful, loyal and hardworking staff.

“However, it is also a refl ection of the ability of the Central Coast community who for the most part make up our workforce and core supplier base.

“Rob and I would also like to thank our major clients who have very much driven our success over the last couple of years.

“This award is as much theirs as it is for IPB and we are eternally grateful for their ongoing support,” said Mr Nalder.

Media Release, 27 Nov 2012

Phaedra Pym, A Way With Words

IPB wins State small business award

The IPB team

West Gosford modular and relocatable buildings manufacture and supply company, Independent Portable Buildings (IPB) has taken out the number one prize for small businesses at

state level.

The practice specialises in providing individual personal service and advice.

Leanne’s appointment will add further expertise to the practice.

Ken has enjoyed assisting

clients with business, audit and taxation advice in all areas of the Central Coast for 40 years.

He is the chairman of the East Gosford Chamber of Commerce and has close involvement with many community organisations.

Leanne is a chartered accountant with many years of experience in accounting, taxation and business administration.

She also holds a Master of Business Administration and is a Chartered Tax Adviser.

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Leanne has focussed her career on assisting small business owners across many industries with management and taxation advice.

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With its national headquarters and manufacturing plant located in Somersby, the award recognises the company’s expanding, sustainable commitment to environmental excellence over the last 12 months on the Central Coast.

This award comes on the heels of the company winning the Central Coast Business Excellence Award in Sustainability in August.

It was also a fi nalist in the Central Coast Business Excellence Award Manufacturer of the Year.

Along with acting locally to generate a suite of waste reduction, recycling and management activities, the company launched its nationwide environmental management plan in May.

Titled visionblue, the plan has set the company on the

path to being carbon neutral by 2020.

According to managing director Mr Craig Johnson, the Hunter Manufacturing Award recognises the efforts of BAC Australia staff members who have been working hard to reduce the company’s environmental footprint.

“We are delighted to have been recognised with this prestigious award, particularly given that it recognises the contributions of businesses on the Central Coast, of which we are a proud member,” he said.

Johnson said that while the company had been working hard to offer environmentally sustainable solutions for its customers for many years, placing greater focus on its own environmental management has been an important

step for a business that considers itself a leader for the local community.

“For some time we have been highlighting the environmental performance of our products to our customers, however, the truth of the matter is that until recently we haven’t really been walking the talk ourselves,” Johnson said.

“visionblue is our commitment to walk the talk, and the awards we have won this year recognise our

efforts so far, and provide great motivation to continue into the future.”

We have taken the approach that if we want to build a sustainable business for the longer term, the communities in which we operate need to benefi t.

“Furthermore, we need to minimise any negative impact on our environment and also educate our customers and the wider industry about the most sustainable approaches to

heat rejection.”The visionblue plan

is being implemented alongside state and local government coordinated programs, including the Sustainability Advantage Program.

Johnson added that the company had also benefi tted greatly from collaboration with Central Coast Manufacturing Connect, a new organisation recently set up to act as an umbrella group for the

different organisations in the region that support the manufacturing sector.

“What’s good for the environment is also good for business, and we’re pleased that our customers as well as our peers on the Central Coast are recognising this,” said Johnson.

Media Release, 22 Nov 2012

Phaedra Pym, A Way With Words

BAC win Hunter Environmental Award

BAC employees

BAC Australia, a manufacturer of evaporative cooling, thermal storage, and heat transfer equipment, has had its

sustainability credentials validated by winning the 2012 Hunter Manufacturing Award for Environmental Excellence.

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“With the staggering amount of women using medications to manage their stress levels and health, this retreat is providing women with the opportunity to take a week out of their schedules and focus on

restoring and balancing themselves using holistic wellness and lifestyle tools.

“This retreat includes a balance of yoga and meditation classes, organic foods, wellness and lifestyle workshops and spa treatments.

“Cocktails by the pool, salsa dancing and shopping in Ubud offer women the opportunity to reconnect with their sense of fun and freedom leading to rejuvenation of their mind, body and soul.

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Minister for Health Ms Tanya Plibersek and Federal Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill inspected the new cancer treatment equipment at Gosford Hospital on Friday, November 23.

“The Australian Government is committed to providing better cancer care in regional Australia, that’s why we have committed $28.59 million to the new Central Coast Regional Cancer Service,” Ms Plibersek said.

The new equipment will provide a high-quality standard of oncology and radiotherapy services to people living in Gosford and the surrounding Central Coast region, reducing the need to travel to Newcastle or Sydney to gain access to these services.

“The Australian Government is strongly committed to ensuring that Australians have access to high quality cancer treatment, when and where they need it,” Ms O’Neill said.

“The linear accelerators in our new Cancer Centre will mean better access to essential cancer care services for people on the

Central Coast.”Member for Gosford Mr

Chris Holstein and Health Minister Ms Jillian Skinner also inspected the Centre.

“This is the fi rst time people from the Central Coast will have access to public radiotherapy services, reducing the need to travel outside the area for treatment,” Ms Skinner said.

“These linear accelerators form a vital part of a multidisciplinary Cancer Centre where patients can plan their treatment and have access to specialist doctors, nurses and allied health staff in the one place.

“The machines will be able to quickly treat cancers ranging from skin lesions to deep tumours,” she said.

The state-of-the-art radiotherapy machines include sub-millimetre accuracy, advanced shielding for patients, CT scanning, rotational arc treatment delivery and electronic x-ray imaging, respiratory motion detection intelligence.

Mr Holstein said the three week process of installation of the accelerators, each weighing four tonnes, has now begun.

“I understand that once

the installation is complete they will require a four-month testing period,” Mr Holstein said.

“Once treatments start in March 2013, the linear accelerators will be able to treat up to 40 patients per machine per day or 800 patients a year.

“This is great news for our community.

“Behind the scenes, there will be a highly skilled team of 18 radiation therapists, fi ve medical physicists and one biomedical technician who will maintain the machines and ensure accuracy of treatment,” said Mr Holstein.

The Central Coast Cancer Centre is a $38.6 million project jointly funded by the NSW Government and the Australian Government under the Health and Hospital Fund Program with State contributing $10 million and the Australian Government providing $28.6 million.

Media Release, 23 Nov 2012

Peter McCabe, offi ce of Deborah O’Neill MP

Media Release, 23 Nov 2012

Samantha Day, Offi ce of Jillian Skinner MP

Hospital gets new cancer treatment

equipmentCancer patients in the Gosford LGA will have better access to

treatment early next year when two new linear accelerators will become operational.

As a result of the meeting, the Mountain Districts Association was formed which will initiate actions designed to improve health services to the area and obtain a commitment that the level of provisions would be no less than the current services.

“The meeting was very positive with good ideas

for how to move forward,” said attendee Mr Neil Berecry-Brown.

“There is no more important an issue that that of the health of our families, friend and neighbours,” he said.

Newsletter, 16 Nov 2012 Neil Berecry-Brown, Mangrove Mountain

Community News

Mountain Districts Association formed to address health services

Mangrove Mountain residents met at the Union Church Hall on Wednesday, November 7, to discuss their concerns over the future of medical services for the district and the health

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“Point Clare and Wamberal cemeteries are maintained to a high standard by Council and

these walls offer a broader range of options for those paying their respects to loved ones.

“These walls have been designed to prolong the availability of our cemeteries and cater for those who wish to be cremated.

“Apart from the 60 niches, the wall will provide 36 plaque locations for families who do not wish to

inter ashes at the cemetery.“Council also provides a

range of options for families including Memorial Garden sites,” said mayor Cr McKinna

The Niche Wall was installed by Central Coast Memorials, Saratoga.

Media Release, 29 Nov 2012

Gosford Council Media

Niche Wall erected at Wamberal Cemetery

Gosford mayor Cr Laurie McKinna with Council’s cemeteries offi cer Ms Maureen Rowatt

A granite Niche Wall has been installed at Wamberal Cemetery following the successful installation of Wall of Remembrance 1, which was opened at Point Clare Cemetery in August 2010.

Celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2012, IDPwD is a United Nations sanctioned day that acknowledges the achievements of people with a disability while encouraging support for their dignity, rights and wellbeing.

Gosford Council’s disability access offi cer Ms Katie Butler said the events aimed to break down

disability barriers while celebrating abilities.

“The focus of IDPwD was to bring the community together to make a difference in every aspect of the social, economical, political and cultural lives of people with a disability.

“The fi rst event, Disabled Surfers Hands on Day, provided a wonderful opportunity for people with a disability to experience

the thrill of surfi ng under the guidance of trained volunteers.

“The Coast Festival had a large variety of stalls, entertainment, art exhibitions, guest speakers and beach activities to suit people of all ages,” she said.

Media Release, 23 Nov 2012

Katie Butler, Gosford Council Media

Disabled Surfers’ Hands on Day at Terrigal

Disabled Surfers Hands on Day was held on Saturday, December 1, and the Coast Festival was held on Monday, December 3, at Terrigal as part of International Day of People with Disability

(IDPwD).

The donation was made to the fishing club to go toward its fundraising for prostate cancer through its Movember campaign.

Mr Greentree spoke about the fishing club’s association with the Movember foundation over the past four years, raising over $30,000 in total.

This year has totalled $8,000 so far.

Many of their members are motorcyclists and have organised local bike rides ending with a concert, auctions, raffles and barbecue.

“The Freemasons of Lodge Morning Star are proud to assist the club and of the clubs achievements and participation in such worthwhile fund raising for the Movember movement in the name of Prostate Cancer research,” said Lodge Morning Star representative Mr Richard Black.

Email, 30 Nov 2012 Richard Black, Lodge

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Freemasons donate money to Movember

A cheque for $200 was handed over to Bateau Bay Family Fishing Club representative Mr Michael Greentree from Lodge Morning Star representative Mr Lance Nelson at Gosford’s Masonic

Centre on Monday, November 26.

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Maybe it is the area’s uniqueness.A main road that carries 80,000

vehicles a day, yet ample off-street parking to ensure ease of access to the many retail outlets and professional offi ces.

Maybe it’s the four local schools that feed the mums and dads to the centre daily.

Maybe it’s just the mix of restaurants, specialty stores and boutiques.

A local recently remarked that the most diffi cult thing about going to East Gosford is to decide “where to eat”.

Maybe it’s the Bendigo Bank

outlet which brings a new concept of banking to East Gosford, one that shares its profi ts with the community.

Maybe it’s the ease of access to professional services.

The area is blessed with many medical practitioners, solicitors and accountants.

Maybe it’s the Japanese Gardens and associated art gallery and restaurant.

Maybe it’s just the nature of the place.

We just like to meet people and welcome them to enjoy the ”East Gosford experience”.

WWhy does the centre enjoy such good hy does the centre enjoy such good times while others struggle under the times while others struggle under the financial pressures of the world?financial pressures of the world?

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The workshops were funded by Xstrata Coal, the Major Sponsor of Star Struck in 2012.

Three of the students, Alicia Brock, Lilia Jackson and Joseph Arrua, were selected to participate in Music Composition workshops with Star Struck’s musical director Mr Russell Thornton.

The workshop covered music composition, song writing, music analysis, expanding chords structures and various aspects of the music industry and

performing.The workshop’s aim was

to develop the students’ skills to a higher level were they felt more comfortable writing and performing their own music.

Anna Thompson was selected to participate in a drama workshop with Star Struck’s drama director Mr Daniel Stoddart.

This workshop involved characterisation, Laban Movement techniques, drama activities and other performance techniques.

The aim of this workshop

was to develop their drama skills and also to enhance their singing performance skills.

“All the students had an inspiring day in Newcastle and it is hoped that they will be able to utilise some of the skills that gained from these workshops in their future performances,” said Star Struck Advisory Committee member Mr Gary Jackson

Media Release, 19 Nov 2012

Gary Jackson, Star Struck Advisory Committee

Narara Valley students’ Star Struck success

Anna Thompson, Daniel Stoddart, Joseph Arrua, Alicia Brock and Lilia Jackson. Russell Thornton is seated

Four students from Narara Valley High School recently attended workshops in Newcastle as a result of their successful performances at Star Struck in Newcastle earlier this year.

Regional Youth Support Services (RYSS), located in Gosford, will receive a $90,000 grant to support its Central Coast Youth Leadership Project.

Six young people will be trained to lead youth development activities including skill day workshops to help 1,500 marginalised young people, aged 12 to 25 years, to connect to the community through local projects.

Youthconnections.com.au was awarded $76,071 for its Ydrive project to help 40 young people, aged 16 to 23 years, who lack access to a motor vehicle to receive training to gain their drivers licence.

Training will also include basic car maintenance, fi nancial literacy, life skills, employability skills and career planning.

“The Youth Opportunities program aims to support local projects which encourage young people to lead and participate in community development

activities,” said Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein.

“We all benefi t when young people are more involved in community life and I’m sure this funding will be greatly appreciated by RYSS and Youthconnect ions.com.au as well as the Central Coast community,” said Mr Holstein.

An initiative of the NSW Government, Youth Opportunities aims to improve access to youth-led and youth driven activities in locally based sport and recreation, cultural and other activities.

The Minister for Citizenship and Communities Mr Victor Dominello, who is responsible for Youth Affairs, said more than 30 projects across the state that would help young people become leaders in their local communities had received funding under Youth Opportunities.

“Research shows that with proper support and

opportunity, young people can address a range of risk factors in their lives and play a greater role in their communities,” Mr Dominello said.

“This includes youth people living on society’s margins and at risk of disengaging from our community, who will respond to local mentoring and support.

“Enhancing their skills and confi dence also increases young people’s opportunities to link with training and employment.

“A portion of the Youth Opportunities funding is also being set aside for targeted initiatives in key project areas or to address a particular youth issue.

“Given the right opportunities, the young leaders we nurture today will hopefully become the elder statesmen society can turn to in the future,” he said.

Media Release, 21 Nov 2012

Chris Holstein, Member for Gosford

Funding received for Youth Opportunities

Two local projects that encourage young people to become more involved in their community and build leadership skills will share in a new $3.1 million initiative called Youth Opportunities.

The Gosford City Learning Community is a new collaboration that aims to acknowledge the importance of nurturing and celebrating the work of individual schools while celebrating the collective engagement of school communities, including the business community.

This is done through activities such as shared vision development, problem identifi cation, learning, and problem resolution.

Gosford City Learning Community comprises Gosford High School, Henry

Kendall High School, Point Clare Primary School and Gosford Primary School.

“Our learning community will develop strategic partnerships with community leaders, organisations and business through the appointment of a Strategic Communications Offi cer whose role it will be to facilitate positive, prompt and proactive relationships across our community,” said Point Clare Public School principal Mr David Harris.

“The business launch is an integral part of bringing

together all key stakeholders to share what our services do and begin to invest in exciting new ventures in the future.

“The evening will showcase some current endeavours that our learning community is undertaking and provide the ability to create sharing and networking opportunities with great food and entertainment,” he said.

Media release, 16 Oct 2012

David Harris, Point Clare Public school

Education collaborationThe launch of the Gosford City Learning Community will be held

at the Youth Arts Warehouse in Gosford on Monday, November 5, from 6:30pm.

The research undertaken must be original, and could take the form of fi nal year projects, Honours, Masters or PhDs.

Council is encouraging the submission of projects that, are well researched and provide benefi t to the wider community, have outcomes or benefi ts that would continue beyond the project, address strategies outlined in the Gosford 2025 Strategic Plan, address options for Coastal and Estuary planning activities, relate to or expand upon information in the Gosford Coastal Lagoons Processes Study, investigate biodiversity within the Coastal Open Spaces System (COSS), would be able to be

completed successfully within a two year period, have a comprehensive and realistic budget and or have consideration of the applicant - organisation contributing fi nancially or in kind.

Gosford Council’s coordinator environmental health and protection Mr Shannon McKiernan said that previous projects had given cause for Council to take action on environmental issues.

“Results from previous projects have directly contributed to the adoption of new practices by Council and have signifi cantly benefi ted our local environment.

“In previous years we have been lucky to have

some unique research topics including microbial source tracking in coastal lagoons, aquatic biodiversity and the preservation of habitat corridors within the LGA.

“This cross-section of research has extensively broadened our knowledge in a number of areas,” said Mr McKiernan.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday, February 22, at 5pm.

For additional information and suggested research topics contact Gosford Council’s environment offi cer Ms Mairin Watts on 4325 8222.

Media Release, 20 Nov 2012

Gosford Council Media

Council offers environmental research grants

Gosford Council is again offering grant funding to tertiary students or suitably qualifi ed individuals and companies for environmental research projects relevant to the Gosford LGA.

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Following the selection process, Jack Boyd, Harrison Clynes, Tegan Day, Marley Irvine, Holly Irwin, Jasmine McTeare, Luke Mirfi eld and Matthew Mott were selected.

The process included delivering a speech to their peers in a full assembly in front of over 400 fellow students, parents and teachers as well as developing a poster that highlighted their personality and adherence to the school rules of care, co-operation, courtesy and respect.

A vote by students and teachers followed.

“Everyone’s vote was worth one and there was a signifi cantly high standard of candidates this year,” said principal Mr David Harris.

“In fact it was the highest number of boys nominating in memory with 19.

“As Principal, I do not vote, but was happy with every single student nominated.

“I would like to commend each and every nominee for their efforts.

“It was an extremely diffi cult choice and the voting was very close.

“A big congratulations to each of you for being in the top eight of such a high quality fi eld.

The two captains and vice captains won’t be announced until the school presentation day.

“I would like to acknowledge Louise Sanders, Piper White, Kerrie Greene, Paris Blair, Esme Fenwick, Frances Smith, Madeleine Consolino-Bouzaid and Eloise Karibika for nominating for the girls positions and Jai McAlpine, Oscar Tebbutt, Ben Turner, Sam Lappan, Bailey Guinane, Cameron Rigney, Mitchell Wood, George Parris, Cooper Boelhouwer, James Rigas, Liam

Monaghan, Senjay Turner, Zach Walsh, Adam Lacey and Alexander Czerwaniw for nominating for the boys positions.

“The teachers agreed that you were all worthy nominees and will be very valued members of our 2013 student community.

It is wonderful that

Point Clare Public School has such a large number of students who wish to represent their school and every one of them were worthy nominees,” said Mr Harris.

Newsletter, 27 Nov 2012 David Harris, Point Clare

Public School

Point Clare selects school leaders

Point Clare Public School has selected its eight school leaders for next year out of 31 Year 5 students who were nominated by their peers.

Students from Erina High School, Gosford High School, Kincumber High School, Kincumber Public School, Narara Valley High School, Terrigal High School and Terrigal Public School joined a cast of some 3,600 public school students in the four performances.

Living up to the theme, Our Time, relieving director Ms Sonja Benson said this year’s show ranked up with the best of the 29 Schools Spectaculars.

“Our theme, Our Time, was inspired by the Stephen Sondheim song and the performers really lived up to that inspiration,” Ms Benson said.

“Mr Sondheim wrote from New York, encouraging the students in the Schools Spectacular.

“They performed as if they were those he wrote about ‘the movers, the shakers, those we will read about in tomorrow’s

papers’.“The Schools

Spectacular is more than just a show like no other, for each of the 3,600 students who play some part in the event it is an experience like no other.

“There is no doubt it contributes to their success in school, work and life.

“They learn valuable lessons, such as collaborating with others, striving for goals, attaining new heights and sharing the success of a job well done.

“Teamwork, working co-operatively with others and playing a part in the success of an enterprise are not only attributes they can take into life, but they were fundamental to making this Schools Spectacular one of the best ever.

“The Schools Spectacular is a tremendous example of the opportunities, values and excellence that is the core of NSW public

schools.”Ms Benson said she was

thrilled and proud of how everyone played their part and put enormous energy into their role.

“Everyone was a star in this year’s Schools Spectacular,” Ms Benson said.

“Whether a featured artist, chorister, musician, dancer, foyer entertainer, teacher, member of the production team or one of the HSC VET Industries Studies team, the show’s success depended on them.”

Local students may appear in the one-hour broadcast of the Schools Spectacular that will be televised across Australia at 6pm on Sunday, December 16, on ABC 1 and will be able to re-live the Schools Spectacular experience as they count down to the New Year with a two-and-a-half-hour show on ABC 2.

Media Release, 26 Nov 2012

Grant Hatch, NSW Government Education

and Communities

Five schools take part in Schools SpectacularStudents from fi ve schools in the Gosford LGA performed at the

Sydney Entertainment Centre on November 23 and 24 as part of the Schools Spectacular.

“Mrs Sawyer has held a temporary teaching position at St Pats for the last few years,” said principal Ms Nicole Cumming.

“She will be greatly missed, not only for her excellent teaching ability but her bubbly personality as well.

“We wish her every success in her new appointment.”

Newsletter, 26 Nov 2012 Nicole Cummins,

St Patricks Catholic Primary School

Ms Sawyer to teach at The

EntranceMs Maree

Sawyer, a t e m p o r a r y

teacher at St Patricks Catholic Primary School in East Gosford, has secured a permanent teaching position at Our Lady of the Rosary at The Entrance from the beginning of next year.

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The Choir will be one of nine premier Conservatorium ensembles, including three other new additions, a Stage Band, Symphonic Wind Ensemble and a yet-to-be-named Central Coast Rock Group.

The choral program has a fi ve-tiered program that caters to ability and age groups, facilitating not just enhanced musical development and the teaching of an age appropriate repertoire, but also better social outcomes.

The fi ve tiers of the choral program, which follows the highly regarded Kodaly method, comprises a Preparatory Choir for fi ve to six-year-olds, Intermediate Choir for six to seven-year-olds, Training Choir for seven to eight-year-olds, Main Choir for eight to 12-year-olds and Katandra Voices for children over 13.

Central Coast Conservatorium artistic director Mr Patrick Brennan said, “The social aspect to making music is one of the main reasons many musicians turn up to rehearsals on a weekly basis, hence the importance of similar age groupings within student ensembles”.

Central Coast early childhood music, piano and singing teacher Ms Joanne McMahon has also been appointed as the Central Coast Conservatorium’s new choral director.

As assistant director of the independently run Central Coast Children’s Choir since

2004, Joanne said she was delighted to be bringing her current group of about 50 young chorists to the Conservatorium’s Robert Knox Hall.

“I am excited to have the opportunity to work under the banner of the Central Coast Conservatorium.

“Being part of the Conservatorium will open up new avenues for our choir members in that it will enable them to expand their repertoires by learning

musicianship, an instrument or be part of other ensemble groups if they choose to.

“It will also give piano students the ability to enhance and develop accompaniment skills,” said Ms McMahon.

The children and young adults who are currently in the choir range in ages from fi ve to 22 and come from all corners of the Central Coast.

Coming together once a week to rehearse, they perform regularly at

community events and also compete in a range of eisteddfods at regional, state and national level.

“This year, our main choir achieved second place at the National Choral Eisteddfod in Canberra,” said Ms McMahon.

“The Central Coast Children’s Choir is also the only children’s choir invited to sing each year at the annual Lord Mayor’s Christmas Concert at the Sydney Town Hall,” said Ms McMahon.

Media Release, 22 Nov 2012

Phaedra Pym, A Way With Words

Children’s Choir at Central Coast Conservatorium

The Children’s Choir will make a return to the Central Coast Conservatorium from the start of the next year’s school term.

In the last 18 months the Centre has gradually reclaimed its place as a community neighbourhood centre after being without a manager for some time until Ms Kathy Sokk took over early last year.

“Since then it’s been revitalised with a fantastic new outdoor area, a coat of paint and a complete reconfi guration of rooms,” said Ms Sokk.

“The Out of School Hours Care service has relocated to the grounds of one of the local schools which has freed up the Centre to offer lots more community activities,” she said.

Regular activities include yoga classes on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 10am, a Zumba Class on Tuesday nights, two separate Tai Chi groups on Thursday nights and Saturday mornings and a Healthy Heart walking group on Friday mornings.

There is also a new book club that meets on the third Saturday each month at 10am and a Crafty Coffee Morning each Wednesday at 10:30am.

A support group for carers of those with mental health issues meets on the fourth Thursday of the month at 10am and the Wyoming and North Gosford Residents’ Association meets at the Centre each month.

The centre also provides a venue for weekly activities and classes run by Uniting Care and Centacare.

There is a counsellor who takes appointments at the Centre and Hearing Aid NSW is available every second Monday for free hearing tests.

From time to time the Centre also runs special interest classes and groups.

Upcoming activities include art therapy, computer classes and a cooking group.

The Centre hosts a regular community market on the second Sunday of each month.

Tables are just $10 with all funds raised going back to the local community and stallholders are welcome to book in.

Email, 30 Nov 2012 Kathy Sokk, Wyoming

Community Centre

Christmas Fair at Wyoming Community

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December 9.

June has met and worked with many people over that time and was instrumental in developing a number of programs and events including the Kincumber Festival which celebrated its 10th year in September.

June has supported numerous groups over the years including the ME - Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - FM Support.

Email, 23 Nov 2012 Sylvia Day,

Kincumber and District Neighbourhood Centre

June Galea retires after 25 years

After 11 years of managing the Kincumber

N e i g h b o u r h o o d Centre and over 25 years of dedicated service in the community sector, June Galea is retiring.

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Not for Profit Organisations Directory

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or contact COAST Community News on 4325 7369

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 locations

Workshops - 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

artist4325 1420

publicity@artcentralcoast.asn.au

Community GroupsABC

“The Friends” Support group for Public Broadcaster.Aims. safeguard ABC’s independence, adequate funding, high standards.Meetings through the year + social afternoonsWell-known guest speakers

4341 5170

Rotary Club of Kariong/Somersby

This 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 7483manager@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

Koolewong, Point Clare and Tascott

Progress AssociationIncluding West Gosford

South of the Central Coast Highway

The Association aims to provide resources for

communication.

Special guests, community involvement, heritage,

diversity, education and safety, and small business

opportunities.Point Clare Community Hall

- 2nd Thurs Bi Monthly.0411 266 325

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

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secretary@aacc.asn.au

Seniors Computer Club Central Coast

Inc. Beginners classes for PC or Mac held Mon or Tues. Also classes Mon to Fri for most programs – see website. All classes are 10am – 12md or 1pm - 3pm at Kincumber & District Neighbourhood Centre. Monthly Meetings with Guest Speaker held at Kincumber Hotel 1st Monday of Month.

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

Dying with Dignity NSW, Central Coast

BranchDedicated to the introduction of legislation in NSW to permit people suffering unrelievedly from terminal or incurable illness to receive, on request, medical help to end their lives.Quarterly meetings

j2@heelstone.com.au

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

4382 9401

Central Coast Prostate Cancer Support Group

(Gosford)Meet last Friday MonthTerrigal Uniting Church9.30am to 12 noonAffi liated with PCFA

4367 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

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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

Spirit of the Coast singers

Small A Cappella Vocal Ensemble. Women/Men very welcomeMeet every Wed 7.15 - 9.30pm. Central Coast Leagues Club

0400 801 554 or 0412 820 484

Political PartyCentral Coast GreensCentral Coast branch of Geens NSW, active regarding ecological sustainability, social and economic justice, peace and non-violence, grassroots democracy and getting Greens elected3rd Thur, centrally on the Coast

centralcoast.nsw.greens.org.aucentralcoastgreens@gmail.com

Probus ClubsProbus Club of Avoca Come along and hear interesting guest speakers, make new friends and join us in our social activities.10am 3rd Mon Avoca Beach Bowling Club

4368 6157 4384 3741

Probus Club of Brisbane Water

(Gosford)The club with a family atmosphere, guest speakers, outings, fun and

fellowship.1st Wed - Legacy House, Opp Gosford Swimming Centre.

4340 0071 4365 0044

Probus Club ErinaInvites retirees and visitors to enjoy the fellowship and friendship of our club. 10:30am 2nd Tues Tarragal Glen Country Club, 110 Karalta Rd, Erina

4360 1441

Probus Club Nth Gosford

For retirees who seek companionship and intellectual stimulus, fun and fellowship through outings. 4th Tues Central Coast Leagues Club 10am

4324 2493 4365 4208

Ourimbah combined Probus Club

Our mixed friendly club welcomes new members. We have interesting guest speakers and have varied activities. Make new friends.Monthly meetings First Wed 10am Niagara Park Community Centre

4332 1538www.probussouthpacifi c.org/

pcourimbah

Terrigal Ladies Probus Club

For retired ladies seeking companionship & to listen to interesting guest speakers and participate in social activities. Rotary Hall, Duffy’s Rd Terrigal - 1st Mon 1.30pm

4385 3395

Probus Club West Gosford

For retired or semi retired people to enjoy friendships, lunches, outings & trips.2nd Thur Narara Community Centre, 2 Pandala Rd Narara 10am

4362 7227

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The Gosford DiaryThe Gosford DiaryThe Gosford DiaryThe Gosford DiaryIf you’ve got something happening in Gosford LGA area over the next few weeks, let us know

about it and we’ll list it here for you, for free. Contact details are on page 2.

For events in post code areas 2250, 2260 and 2251 -

Out & AboutCoast Community News - December 4, 2012 - Page 19

See the Peninsula News for events in post code areas 2256 & 2257 and the Wyong Regional Chronicle for events in post code areas

2258, 2259, 2261, 2262 & 2263

Tuesday Dec 4Supervised Play for

improvers, 9:30am-11:30am, Central Coast Leagues Club Bridge Club

Wednesday Dec 5Consultation art

workshops, Erina Room, Erina Fair, 10am-11:30am and 5:30pm and 7pm

Stars and Candlelight Memorial Service, Simplicity Funerals Erina, 6:30pm

Thursday Dec 6Central Coast

Schizophrenia and Bipolar Fellowship meeting, Uniting Church, Gosford, 12:30pm- 3pm

Morning Star opening night, Laycock St Theatre, 8pm

Gosford Hospital Auxiliary stall, 9am-2pm

Christmas memorial Service, White Lady Funerals Chapel, Wyoming, 6:30pm

Politics in the Pub, Dutton’s Tavern, 6pm

Friday Dec 7Jinja Safari, Youth Arts

Warehouse, Gosford, 5pm

Saturday Dec 8Narara Ecovillage Open

Day, 10:30am-2pmCentral Coast Poets book

launch, Evergreen Lifecare

Village community hall, West Gosford, 1:30pm

Gosford City markets, Kibble Park 8am-1pm

Sunday, Dec 9Wyoming Community

Centre 21st birthday Christmas Fair and party

Central Coast Christmas Fair, Heazlett Park, Avoca, 10am-3pm

Concertante Ensemble, Greenway Chapel and Memorial Gardens, Green Point, 2:30pm

Monday Dec 10Brisbane Water Historical

Society 62nd Birthday and Christmas Party, West Gosford, 12pm

Imperial Shopping Centres 40th anniversary, Centre Court, 12pm

Youth Band End of Year Concert, Youth Arts Warehouse, Gosford 7pm

Tuesday Dec 11Supervised Play for

improvers, 9:30am-11:30am, Central Coast Leagues Club Bridge Club

Friday Dec 14Arty Party opening night,

Create Collective Gallery, Gosford, 6pm-9pmSunday Dec 16

Davistown RSL Markets,

9am-2pm

Wednesday Dec 19Charity Race Day,

Gosford Race Club 2GO and Newcastle

Permanent Carols, Bluetongue Stadium

Sunday Dec 23Festival of Christmas

Praise, Calvary Baptist Church, Wamberal, 3:30pm

Sunday Dec 25Christmas Day

Saturday Dec 29Peats Ridge Festival,

Glenworth Valley

Monday Dec 31Gosford New Years Eve

Festival

Sunday, Jan 1New Years Day

Saturday Jan 12Move Shake Dance,

Central Coast Dance, Erina Fair, 10am-10pm

Sunday Jan 13Move Shake Dance,

Central Coast Dance, Erina Fair, 10am-4pm

Wednesday Jan 16Flute Extension

Day, Central Coast Conservatorium, 9am

Residents and visitors from all over the Central Coast were treated to a day of fun and vibrant festivities as they lined the streets to welcome Santa and Mrs Claus to Gosford as well as many brightly decorated fl oats, characters and participants.

Event goers praised the Gosford Business Improvement District (GBID) Promotions Committee, Chris King Productions and the Imperial Shopping Centre for the vibrant and energetic event.

Afterwards, spectators moved into Kibble Park for further entertainment and activities including a waterslide, two jumping castles, children’s art projects, the giant sized Snow Dome, Zorb balls

and a train running through Kibble Park.

GBID manager Mr Paul Brasch said, “The Gosford City Christmas Parade has been a long-standing tradition in Gosford”.

“We unfortunately had to cancel the event last year due to very wet weather but promised a bigger and better event this year.

“From all comments received on the day, we didn’t disappoint and the event was enjoyed by an estimated 6,000 to 8,000 people.

“We were thrilled with the level of engagement by the local community and the work which went into the various fl oats and performances by the local community and the work which went into various fl oats and performances by

the range of entertainers,” said Mr Brasch.

The winners on the day for the various categories were Alternaverse Promotions with their Batmobile for Best Community Float, Gosford District Scouts with runner up and St Phillips Christian College with second runner up.

The winner of the Best Business Float was The Wildfl ower Place.

The GBID Promotions Committee will meet soon to collate feedback from this year’s Parade and to plan out next year’s event, which will be held on Saturday, November 30.

Media Release, 28 Nov 2012

Paul Brasch, GBID

Gosford Christmas Parade attracts thousands

The 2012 Gosford City Christmas Parade was held on Saturday, November 24, in Mann St, with thousands of people attending the event.

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For a limited time only.

In the last edition of Coast Community News we undertook to bring you profi les of the winners from the Central Coast Sports Federation Awards.

However, due to limited space we have been unable to do this.

Complete profi les of the winners with photographs can be found in the most recent edition of Central Coast Grandstand which was published on Thursday, November 29.

Sports Federation

Awards

Goals from consistent left-back Josh Rose and British import Nick Montgomery ensured Central Coast continued on its four match winning streak.

The hosts started the game brightly and had a few early chances to take the lead.

Post-match, Central Coast Mariners head coach Graham Arnold said he knew that despite the stifl ing conditions, his team would give him yet another determined performance.

“I’ve said it many times before but it is such a joy to work with these guys because you know that they are going to go out there and give everything they’ve got,” Arnold said.

“We have to be honest and say that we were very sloppy in the fi nal third, and

on many occasions we had three-v-two or three-v-one opportunities and we didn’t execute it properly like we have been in the fi rst eight rounds.

“(But) I put that down to the heat factor.

“The fi rst thing that goes when you’re fatigued and tired is your brain, and decision-making.”

Arnold also had praise for match-winner Montgomery.

“Monty is fi tting in very well with (John) Hutchinson beside him.

“The experience that Hutch and Monty give in front of two youngsters in Zac Anderson and Trent Sainsbury is invaluable.

“But I am very happy with the whole team.”

Media Release, 1 Dec 2012

Jess Norton, Central Coast Mariners

Mariners back on top

Oliver BozanicPhoto:LookPro Photography

Central Coast Mariners have claimed top spot on Hyundai A-League ladder following a 2-1 victory over Adelaide

United in the Round Nine clash at a hot and humid Bluetongue Stadium on Saturday, December 1.

It is anticipated that if Beckham were to come to the Mariners there would be signifi cant economic and social impacts as well as national and international exposure for the Central Coast.

Cr Bob Ward said the “possibility of Beckham having a cameo role at the Mariners has the whole Central Coast salivating”.

Cr Gabby Bowles said the $100,000 investment by Council was measly compared to the benefi ts the Central Coast would reap if Beckham chose to play for the Mariners.

“It’s a chance to put Gosford on the world stage.

“There would be much investment into the local area.

“All eyes would be on us so we have the opportunity

to put on events.“It would be a chance

to get people to come here and see why this place is so fabulous,” said Cr Bowles.

Although Cr Craig Doyle supported the motion he told the Council of his “initial signifi cant reserves”.

“$100,000 is a signifi cant amount of money.

“From my point of view, you’re playing with the wrong shaped ball.

“But it’s a name, it’s an opportunity and that’s what gets my vote tonight, the opportunity,” said Cr Doyle.

The commitment was subject to a similar contribution from Wyong Council which also agreed to sponsor the Beckham bid for $100,000.

Gosford Council Agenda UM.5, 27 Nov 2012

Kaitlin Watts, 27 Nov 2012

Council pledges $100,000 for Beckham bid

Gosford Council has unanimously resolved to pledge $100,000 in support of the Central Coast Mariners bid to

secure the services of David Beckham for a 10 week period.

“The start - fi nish was set in a lovely, shaded park overlooking the beautiful Brisbane Water which offered the occasional breath of cool breeze, but this was no respite for the competitors as they

headed out on the course,” said CCSOS promotions coordinator Mr Colin Price.

“We had 37 entries on the day with several being teams and families.

“Our fi rst event of the season was held the week

before in Terrigal where we had 45 entries with several teams and families.

“It was great to see so many new faces as well as the regulars that attend.

“Welcome also to all our new club members.

“It was great to put faces to the names and to be able to chat with some of you.

“While the prize money may be an attraction I would like to think it is more about the quality of the events and the areas in which we run them,” he said.

Email, 26 Nov 2012 Colin Price, CCSOS

Blatchford wins orienteering event at Saratoga

Central Coast Summer Orienteering Series (CCSOS) held its second event at Saratoga on Sunday, November 25, which saw Karen Blatchford emerge as the highest overall point scorer.

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APPROX. TIME LAG AFTER FORT DENISONEttalong 40 min, Rip Bridge 2hrs - Wisemans Ferry 2 hrs 30 min, Koolewong 2 hrs 10 min

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She fi rst joined the club in May 1995 after her fi rst bowling club A and C closed.

She became a delegate for Gosford to the Central Coast District Women’s Bowling Association (CCDWBA) in July and was nominated to be on the District Match Committee due to her experience from A and C.

She was elected to offi ce for almost 10 years and served the last three months as chairperson, at the same time continuing to perform her duties as vice president for Gosford City and vice president for CCDWBA.

Dora then became secretary for Gosford City for the next six years before

being elected president for three years.

She then returned to the role of secretary, a position she has maintained for the last fi ve years.

She was a delegate for A and C for six years and has been a delegate for Gosford for 17.

Dora is also a national umpire and works almost every day in Gosford as a secretary.

Letter, 26 Nov 2012 Blanche Woodbury,

Gosford City Women’s Bowling Club

Dora made a Gosford City life member

Dora Bailey has been awarded life membership for Gosford City Women’s Bowling Club.

The internationals were there representing the

likes of England, Ireland, Italy, Zimbabwe and New Zealand.

Cabramatta also attended bringing with them two Argentinians.

With three games of 15 ends two bowl men’s triples and $3,000 prize money up for grabs the contestants were eager to get off to a good start.

Terrigal home team of Neil Massey, Jeff Watson and David Neilsen set up a sizeable lead of plus 19 ahead of Avoca locals Graham Ross, Alan Lewin and Col Passfi eld plus 1.

Hot on their heels were Andrew Parsons, Josh Wilton and Brendon Poidevin from The Greens The Entrance with plus 10.

The second game saw teams make their moves to be in a winning position for the run home. Butch Stevens team of Neville Hillyard and Gary McFadyen from Avoca moved to the lead on plus 21.

There was nothing

in the score for second between early front runner David Neilsen, the well weighted Brendon Poidevin and Michael Stead from Halekulani in his fi rst run back from a spell, all on two wins plus 20.

In the end it was the Brendon Poidevin team on three wins plus 33 who were declared the winners with a count back needed to split second placed David Neilsen from third placed Michael Stead and his team of Sid Winslade and Steve Banbury on three wins plus 32 with the old campaigners Alan Brooks, Peter Lydieth and Neil Dell (Comp) fl ashing home for fourth place with three wins plus 25.

The event, sponsored by Pauls Medi-Advice Pharmacy Terrigal and Club Terrigal, will now become an annual event on the fi rst Monday of November.

Email, 27 Nov 2012 Peter Freestone,

Terrigal Bowling Club

Terrigal Cup draws international bowlers

The inaugural Terrigal Cup was held on Monday, November 5, at Terrigal Bowling Club which saw 28 teams take to the green.

The three teams, white, black and pink each played fi ve games throughout the day.

The white team one three out of fi ve matches while the

pink team won four and the black team won all fi ve.

Newsletter, 22 Nov 2012 Debra Walls, Green Point

Christian College

Green Point dominate

girl’s Oztag Green Point Christian College Year 5 and

6 girls competed in the Senior Girls League Oztag competition on Thursday,

November 15, against other schools from the Central Coast.

It was a bad start defensively with several errors in the top of the fi rst inning allowing the Kookaburras to take a 2-0 lead.

The Kookaburras then tacked on another run in the second inning via a solo home run from Zac Shepherd.

The Marlins’ defence settled and allowed the batters to wake up.

In the bottom of the third, Greg Woods reached, as did Jason Rees, via a hit and they both scored on Pat Maat’s single to bring the score to 3-2.

Paul Anderson was the starting pitcher for the Marlins and settled in nicely.

It wasn’t until the fi fth inning that Baulkham Hills plated another run after a two-out hit.

The Marlins threatened in the fi fth and sixth but failed to get the big hit.

Paul Anderson then turned the ball over to

brother Craig who threw another two scoreless innings to give Marlins a chance.

Marlins scored a run in the bottom of the eighth and Mitch Dening doubled and scored on Pat Maat’s single.

Marlins’ defence again let them down in the top of the ninth, with three errors contributing to Baulkham Hills plating two runs to lead 6-4.

Marlins got runners aboard in the bottom of the ninth but could not get the big hit.

Maat and Rees were the offensive standouts with two hits apiece.

Marlins will resume play against Penrith on Wednesday, December 5, after their two week break due to the bye and State League’s All Star game.

Media Release, 18 Nov 2012

Michael Ashton,Central Coast Marlins

Marlins go down to the

Kookaburras at Springfi eld

Central Coast Marlins lost to league leading Baulkham Hills Kookaburras 6-4 on Sunday, November 18, at Baseball

Park, Springfi eld.

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