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Wyong Council mayor Cr Doug Eaton said he was “delighted” that work had begun on the development following two years of liaison between Wyong Council and Woolworths.

“The focus of this Council is on economic development and creating jobs for our residents and this development ticks every box.

“Besides the 100 jobs during construction, there will be in excess of 150 retail related jobs upon completion.

“The development also aligns with the North Wyong Structure Plan, which is the State Government’s regional strategy identifying the northern area of our Shire and will accommodate the majority of our region’s new greenfi eld development to 2031.

“This new shopping centre will not only serve existing residents, but caters for planned growth in the area,” said Cr Eaton.

The construction period for the new centre, located on the corner of Pacifi c Highway and Tall Timbers Rd, is expected to be around 12 months.

Woolworths is planning on opening the shopping centre, specialty shops, a Caltex Woolworths Petrol

site and medical centre by the end of next year.

The Hunter and Central Coast Joint Regional

Planning Panel approved the development of the centre in September last year.

In July, Council proposed to issue a Construction Certifi cate

to allow Woolworths to start work within Tall Timbers Rd, meaning the development could get underway on land over which Council has control.

Woolworths was still required to seek approval from the Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) for works to be undertaken within the Pacifi c Highway road reserve.

All issues have now been resolved and work is underway on delivering residents a brand new shopping centre and retail precinct.

“We have worked hard as a Council with Woolworths to ensure we could do everything we can to get to this stage, when the soil could fi nally be turned for the start of construction,” Cr Eaton said.

“By the end of next year, jobs will be created for people seeking full time and part time work as well as apprentices, and casual staff.”

The offi cial sod turning was attended by Member for Swansea Mr Garry Edwards, Cr Greg Best, Woolworths development manager Mr Lindsay Rowles, Lake Munmorah Precinct president Mr Stuart Durie and Mainbrace Builders business development director Mr Michael Witts.

Media release, 1 Nov 2012Wyong Council Media

Work begins on Lake Munmorah shopping centre

The fi rst sod of soil was turned on Thursday, November 1, for the $20 million Woolworths Lake Munmorah shopping centre.

(L-R) Lindsay Rowles, Greg Best, Garry Edwards, Michael Durie and Michael Witts

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

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

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

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

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

Family Relationship Advice Line 1800 050 321Family Drug Support 1300 368 186G-line - Gambling Helpline 1800 633 635Credit Helpline 1800 808 488Child Support Agency 13 12 72Australian Injury Helpline 1800 223 363Veteran Affairs Network 1300 551 918Mens Domestic Violence 1800 000 599Sexual Assault Resource 1800 199 888Gay and Lesbian Counselling 1800 184 527Gay and Lesbian Support 1800 249 377Youth Sexuality Network 4320 2856Vietnam Veterans 1800 043 503 Victims Support Services 1800 633 063Translation and Interpreting Service 13 14 50

Family and RelationshipsParents Helpline 132 055Oasis Youth Centre 4353 9799Horizons (For families) 4333 5111Interrelate - Family Relationships 1300 736 966

HealthWyong Hospital 4394 8000Cancer Hotline 131 120Mental Health info Service 1300 794 991Beyond Blue (Depression) 1300 22 4636Community Women’s Health Centre 4351 1152Problems, Habits & AddictionG-Line Telephone Counsel 1800 633 635Gamblers Anonymous 9564 1574Alcoholics Anonymous 4323 3890Narcotics Anonymous 4325 0524Quitline 131 848

Welfare ServicesDonnison St. Restaurant 4325 3540Horizons Family Services 4334 3377Meals on Wheels Wyong - 4333 6942 Department of Community Services Wyong - 4352 6500The Salvation Army 4325 5733Samaritans Emergency Relief 4393 2450St Vincent De Paul Society HELPLINE 4323 6081

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Paralympic gold medallist Liesl Tesch of Woy Woy was presented with the Keys to Gosford City by mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna on Wednesday, October 17, in a surprise ceremony at the Erina Leagues Club

Liesl had been invited to address the Erina Chamber of Commerce at their monthly luncheon and said she was totally unaware that she would be awarded the Keys to the City.

Mayor Cr McKinna said that the presentation of the Key to the City was kept secret.

“We wanted this award to be a surprise for Liesl.

“She has had a wonderful couple of years since beginning her sailing career and hopefully this can be the cherry on top of a very successful 2012.

“Following her retirement from wheelchair basketball, she took up sailing in January 2011 and had a rapid rise to success.

“Liesl placed third in the 2011 and 2012 World Championships and has taken out multiple

international World Cup meets with her partner Daniel Fitzgibbon in the SKUD 18 Class.

“Her strive for Paralympic gold was achieved in London 2012, an effort that both Liesl and the entire Central Coast community should be proud of,” said Cr McKinna.

“Liesl has had an international career across two sports, captaining the Australian Women’s Wheelchair Basketball team, picking up silver medals in Sydney and Athens as well as bronze in Beijing.

“Her recent success on the water demonstrates her versatility and wide ranging skills as an elite athlete.

“She is a fantastic representative of the Central Coast and role model within our community.

“Her success at the highest level is the result of hard work and dedication and I hope this award can go some way to show how proud we are of Liesl,” he said.

Media Release, 17 Oct 2012 Lawrie McKinna, Gosford Council

City keys for Liesl Tesch

Mayor McKinna and Key to the City recipient Liesl Tesch

Gosford Council has agreed to allow the installation of underground electricity cables in an existing electricity easement in

Australia Ave, Umina.Under the proposal, the existing

overhead 66kV transmission feeder main and a new high voltage 11kV cable would be placed

underground to improve reliability and switching in the network.

When installed, the 11kV feeder would be underground from the Umina Zone Substation to the

existing underground development in Australia Ave.

The project would also remove about 600 metres of overhead high voltage 11kV mains in the vicinity of McEvoy Ave, Bapaume Ave and Priestman Ave.

The site of the easement is a drainage reserve and Council has agreed that the terms of the easement be drafted to allow for any underground works on the eastern side of the existing easement to allow for maximum widening of the drain on the western side should the need arise.

According to Gosford Council’s director corporate services Mr Nic Pasternatsky, the surface drain is currently at its limit in containing peak fl ows and would need widening in the future to contain

additional fl ows and to allow for climate change impacts and possible rock lining.

“It is recommended that the underground cable be laid as close as possible to the outer boundaries of the drainage reserve, which is the eastern side under the access track to allow for maximum widening of the drain on the western side,” Mr Pasternatsky stated in the report to Council.

Ausgrid has advised that the cable would be laid on the eastern side of Lot 3 within the existing eight metre wide overhead easement which would leave approximately 22 metres from the property on the western side of the drainage reserve to the edge of the existing easement.

Gosford Council agenda COR.106, 23 Oct 2012

High voltage electricity to go underground

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The Coast Community Centre is a community partnership that involves government departments, welfare agencies, businesses, churches, schools and volunteers working together to provide support and meals to those in need.

The facility enables peoples to connect, build friendships, feel part of their community and either obtain or provide assistance.

The Centre provides access to a range of

support services and help to those doing it tough to maintain their tenancies and mortgages.

Much of this assistance works towards what the Federal Government refers to as “turning off the tap” in addressing homelessness.

It focuses on intervening early and providing a wide range of support to help people overcome their crises.

The Coast Community Centre is an energy effi cient building and includes solar

panels to reduce energy consumption and generate renewable energy credits to be fed back to the grid, a water tank to reuse rainwater for toilets and gardens, energy effi cient air conditioning, energy saving lighting throughout the building, water saving showers for clients and a laundry fi tted with energy and water effi cient machines for clients.

It provides fi ve consultation offi ces to deliver services, a disability

lift, which will provide access to the restaurant, offi ces and meeting rooms from street level, administrative offi ces to manage Coast Shelter’s various programs, security-intercom system to provide added safety to volunteers serving meals, a large meeting and conference room available to community groups, computer and telephone networking and a 70 seat restaurant where free meals will be provided by volunteers.

Services provided by Coast Shelter and other agencies include tenancy

advice and advocacy, No Interest Loans (NILS) for people on low incomes to purchase essential household items, free legal advice every Monday by Central Coast Community Legal Centre, regular visits from Centrelink community engagement offi cer, energy vouchers (EAPA) to help people having diffi culty paying gas and-or electricity bills, pharmaceutical assistance to fi ll prescriptions for clients experiencing fi nancial hardship, food hampers made up from donated items, Rentstart kiosk

providing a link to Housing NSW via fax and phone for rent assistance, shower and laundry facilities available every day, fresh towels, toiletries and clothes, free shampoo and haircuts every week, free podiatry check-ups every three months, visits from Mobile Oral Health Van, assistance with furniture and whitegoods from donations and a Men’s Shed which operates Monday and Friday each week.

Media release, 29 Oct 2012

Vicki de Carle, Coast Shelter

Prime Minister opens community centre

The new Laurie Maher Coast Community Centre in Gosford was offi cially opened on Friday, November 2.

Coast Shelter’s Vicki de Carle, Laurie Maher, Prime Minister Ms Julia Gillard, Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill, Gavin Shepherd, and Penny Williams of Coast Shelter

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We s t f i e l d Barbarians are

the new champions of the Fitness First Central Coast Sevens after a c o m p r e h e n s i v e 41-17 victory over Sunnybank on Saturday, October 27.

The Fijians ran riot over the defending champion to claim the $20,000 fi rst prize, showing exceptional speed across the park to score several long-range tries.

Filipo Nakosi, Setefano Rasekaia, Asaeli Vula and captain Pio Tuwai took the Nadi-based club out to 24-0 early doors but Sunnybank hit back with Junior Laloifi also turning on the afterburners to score twice.

Down 12-24 at haltime, Laloifi very nearly went in again, however, a turnover led to a Nakosi try at the other end of the fi eld and a comfortable 29-12 lead.

Waisea Nacuga and Samu Saqiwa got in on the act for Westfi eld before Laloifi was rewarded with his hat-trick.

Westfi eld’s Maika Tuinasavusavu was named the MVP for the tournament.

Despite the loss, it was an exceptional effort from Sunnybank who are also fi elding a team in the Borneo Sevens this coming weekend and both fi nalists will now head to the Fiji Coral Coast Sevens on November 15-17.

Elsewhere, Samurai were too strong for Iconz winning the Plate 36-12, with Nafi Tuitavake and Pita Ah-Ki scoring twice, Island Breeze won the Boot (Bowl) 33-17 over Kwaussie and number eight All Stars took home the Shield 52-14 over Sid Vaka.

Meanwhile, the Dragons Women tasted success with a 26-15 win over Parramatta.

The interstate affair was physical and energy-sapping and Sunnybank’s greater fi tness saw them claim the $5000 fi rst prize and the Jobs on the Coast Cup.

Nareta Marsters and Tallisha Harden scored to give Sunnybank a 14-0 lead

before Patricia Raikadraka narrowed the gap to 14-5 at halftime.

Unaiasi Biau opened the scoring in the second spell for Sunnybank but a nice break from Losa Fangupo made the score 21-10.

When Kirby Sefo ran outside her marker and

sprinted to the line it was all over at 26-10 although Jasmine Sio had the fi nal say for Parramatta.

Sunnybank had scored three tries to beat Te Whanau 15-7 in their semi fi nal while Parramatta also crossed three times as they beat Hunter 21-12.

Sunnybank’s Cheyenne Campbell was named the tournament’s MVP.

Earlier, in the men’s semis Westfi eld beat fellow Fijians Nabua 19-10 after leading 14-10 at halftime and Sunnybank rallied from 0-10 down against Wardens to win their semi fi nal 19-

17 with the fi nal kick of the match.

Henry Taefu scored the try and kicked the winning conversion while Nigel Ah Wong and Laloifi scored Sunnybanks’ other tries.

Fijian internationals Alipate Ratini, Ilai Tinai and Joji Ragamate crossed for Wardens.

Westfi eld had been untroubled in pool play with rising star Josua Tuisova scoring in every match, in contrast to Sunnybank who lost 15-21 to Island Breeze.

However, Sunnybank went through to the semis courtesy of the bonus point they collected for fi nishing within seven points while Island Breeze were left to rue the default to Central Coast for arriving late at the Morrie Breen Oval.

The tournament featured 16 men’s and 12 women’s teams in the strongest fi eld in the four-year history of the event.

Other past or present international players on show included Orene Ai’i, David Raikuna, Kylem O’Donnell, Belgium Tuatagaloa and Iopu Iopu and Sosene Anesi (New Zealand), Waisale Beci (Fiji) and AJ Gilbert and Dan Yakapo (Australia).

Australia coach Michael O’Connor was an interested spectator at the event.Results:

Men’sCup Westfi eld Barbarians

41 Sunnybank 17Plate Samurai 36 Iconz

12Boot (Bowl) Island

Breeze 33 Kwaussie 17Ball (Shield) No 8 All

Stars 52 Sid Vaka 12Women’sCup Sunnybank 26

Parramatta 15 Plate La Pa Lovelies 27

ACT 24Boot (Bowl) South

Australia 46 Waverley 0More Photos Pages 3 and 16

Barbarians win $20,000 in Sevensby Craig Morgan

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Hayden Burnes, 15, suffered severe stab wounds at an industrial estate at Marieanne Pl, Minchinbury, on Monday, December 5, last year and died as a result of his injuries.

Strike Force Lemongrove was formed to investigate Hayden’s death, and was led by the Homicide Squad with assistance from St Marys, Mt Druitt, Penrith and Tuggerah Lakes Local Area Commands.

At approximately 3:45pm, police arrested a 38-year-old woman in

a motel room in Toukley.The woman was taken

to Wyong Police Station, where she was charged with accessory after the fact to murder.

She was refused bail and appeared before Wyong Local Court on Friday, November 2.

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

Media release, 1 Nov 2012NSW Police Media

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of 15-year-old boyHomicide Squad detectives arrested a woman in Toukley on

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Member for Wyong Mr Darren Webber said $3.2 million had been allocated to allow for 500 metres of Warnervale Rd to be upgraded to enable fl ood free access for cars, pedestrians, buses and school children accessing the neighbouring public school.

“Wyong Shire Council will also borrow $3.9 million of the Local Roads Pavement project cost through the State Government’s interest rate subsidy scheme,” he said.

Member for The Entrance Mr Chris Spence said the project would see ongoing improvements to local roads, delivering better standards for local residents.

“One of the major resurfacing projects to benefi t is Gavenlock Rd at Tuggerah, which is a vital road link for many of the businesses based along and near the Tuggerah Straight,” he said.

Mr Webber and Mr Spence met with Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton at Gavenlock Rd on Wednesday, November 7, and inspected the already completed resurfacing.

“This project will see ongoing improvements to local roads delivering better standards for our local residents,” said Mr Spence.

“Council has made it clear over the past few years that improving our local road network is one

of our major priorities,” Cr Eaton said.

“We are investing a lot of money from our capital works program on our roads and this extra allocation will certainly help.

“I know that there is a lot of work to do, but in time, our residents are certainly going to notice a marked improvement in the condition of our local roads,” said Cr Eaton.

Projects include upgrades to roads in Shelly Beach, Tacoma, Charmhaven, Mardi, Bateau Bay, Tuggerah, Tuggerawong, Gorokan, Berkeley Vale, Killarney Vale and Ourimbah.

Media release, 6 Nov 2012Darren Webber,

Member for Wyong

Roads to be upgraded thanks to new funding

arrangementThe condition of a number of roads in the Wyong region are set

to be improved following an injection of funds under the State Government’s Local Infrastructure Renewal Scheme.

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unanimously resolved at its ordinary council meeting of Wednesday, October 24, that development group Paradigm Planning and Development Consultants should consult the community regarding the fi rst stage of its project planning proposal for the rezoning of the Craigie Ave Precinct at Kanwal,

Cr Greg Best, seconded by Cr Luke Nayna, moved the resolution that Council should prepare a planning proposal to initiate the local government plan gateway process.

It was also resolved that Council forward the planning proposal to the department of planning and infrastructure, requesting a gateway determination pursuant to section 56 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act.

The rezoning application seeks to rezone an area of land located opposite Wyong Hospital for a mix of business, residential and conservation purposes.

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The selected organisations in the Dobell electorate are part of the 4,800 organisations across Australia sharing in the $16 million Federal Government funding.

Prime Minister Julia Gillard announced the funding scheme at a community event held at Kariong on Friday, November 2.

The grants, which are between $1,000 and $5,000, are being delivered to recognise the contribution volunteers make to Australian society.

These grants aim to help community organisations purchase much-needed equipment or contribute towards training courses, background checks and transport costs of volunteers with a disability who are unable to drive.

The most commonly requested items for use by volunteer organisations are computers, fuel, and training courses.

The grants support volunteers who work in disadvantaged communities, assisting vulnerable people within our society, including indigenous organisations.

O r g a n i s a t i o n s receiving money in Wyong Shire include the Berkeley Vale First Scout Group which has been allocated $2,500, 2261 Out Of The Box Incorporated in Chittaway Bay which will receive $1,900, Australian Air League Incorporated at Warnervale which will receive $4,586, Australian Air League Incorporated Doyalson

Girls’ Branch which was allocated $1,665 and the Australian Arachnoiditis Sufferers Association at Wyong will receive $2,620.

Four thousand two hundred and seventy two dollars will go to the Bateau Bay Community Garden Incorporated, , $1,753 to Bateau Bay Men’s Shed Incorporated, $2,900 to Berkeley Vale Rugby League and Sports Club Incorporated, $4,999 to the Central Coast Community Council Incorporated at Bateau Bay and $4,294 to the Central Coast Lapidary Club Incorporated in Ourimbah

The Central Coast Multiple Sclerosis Fund Raising branch at Buff Point will receive $2,000, while the Central Coast Outreach Services at Bateau Bay will receive $4,790 and Coast Alive Foodcare at Toukley will receive $4,000.

The Meeting Place Gardening Group at Killarney Vale will receive $2,000, the Deaf Football Australia Central Coast Division at Bateau Bay will receive $5,000, Disabled Surfers Association of Australia Incorporated at Lake Munmorah will receive $2,000, Doyalson Wyee Returned and Services League Cricket Club Incorporated will receive $3,972, and Lakes Care Community Services will receive $4,075.

The Lions Club of Toukley will receive $1,823 along with the Lions Club of Wyong who will get $5,000.

Mannering Park Land Care and Tidy Towns Group will receive $4,991, Northlakes Probus Club will receive $2,205, San Remo Community Environment Projects will receive $4926, and San Remo Tidy Towns-Northlakes Landcare Group will receive $1,902,

St Mary’s Catholic Primary School at Toukley’s Parents and Friends Association will receive $4,950, The Entrance Neighbourhood Centre will receive $2,943 and The Entrance North Progress Association will receive $4,500.

The Central Coast Wetlands Community Garden at Tuggerah will receive $4, 900 along with the Toukley and Districts Art Society who will receive $1,738, Parish of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour-Toukley will receive $3,500, Coastcare at The Entrance North will receive $4,800, Wyong Shire Landcare Network will receive $4,700, Yarramalong Rural Fire Service will receive $1,557, and Chittaway Bay Public School Parents and Citizens Association Incorporated will receive $3,000.

Through these grants, volunteers are better equipped to assist those who are marginalised, disadvantaged or facing hardship remain connected to their community.

Media release, 2 Nov 2012Peter McCabe, Offi ce of

Deborah O’Neill, MPMedia release, 2 Nov 2012Offi ce of Julie Collins MP

34 organisations receive government

fundingThirty four not for profi t organisations in the Wyong region will

receive funding under this year’s Volunteer Grants initiative.

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“As a result of my direct representations on behalf of my constituents earlier this year, Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) invited tenders from independent consultants,” said Member for Wyong Mr Darren Webber.

“Evans and Peck Pty Ltd were appointed in June to carry out an independent review of the cost estimates of all options that have been developed by RMS.

“The review was guided by the terms of reference which have been endorsed by the Minister for Roads and Ports, Mr Duncan Gay.

“Following briefi ngs

with council and community interest groups and the collection

of comments by Evans and Peck, the fi nal report, together with all

submissions received, will be provided to the Minister.

“This independent evaluation was an important election commitment.

“ C o m m u n i t y engagement with the draft report fi ndings is important and I encourage constituents to lodge their views.

“This is another step forward in my efforts to resolve the issue of continued traffi c congestion through the Wyong town centre,” said Mr Webber.

During November, the community is invited to comment on the draft report which is available on the RMS website.

Media release, 31 Oct 2012Jim Lloyd, Offi ce of Darren

Webber MP

Draft report on Pacifi c Highway upgrade options

available for viewingAn independent review of options for the future upgrade of the

Pacifi c Highway at Wyong has been undertaken and a draft report is now available for viewing.

The incident began when police were called to Maitland St at Norah Head at approximately 7:30am seeking a vehicle which had allegedly left the scene of an earlier crash.

Police alleged that two police vehicles were rammed and two offi cers injured before the youth was arrested in Bungary Rd at Norah Head.

The 18-year-old man was taken to Wyong Police Station where he was charged with fail to stop after motor vehicle accident, negligent driving, two counts of drive in a manner dangerous, police pursuit, not stop (Skye’s law), take and drive a

conveyance without consent, drive while unlicensed, drive while under infl uence of drug, two counts of use vehicle to avoid apprehension, possess housebreaking implements, possess a prohibited drug (cannabis), goods in custody suspected of being stolen, break, enter and steal, resist arrest and intimidate police.

He was also charged with an outstanding warrant.

The youth, from Wyoming, was refused bail and appeared in Wyong Local Court on Monday, October 29.

Media release 28 Oct 2012NSW Police Media

Teen charged with multiple

offencesPolice from Tuggerah Lakes Local Area

Command have charged a teen with 16 offences, following a pursuit involving

three crashes on the morning of Sunday, October 28.

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The proposal, which would have a total area of 3,965 square metres, would see the demolition of the existing two storey fl ats on the site and the construction of a 12 storey building above

four levels of underground parking.

The building would consist of 88 residential units comprising 11 one-bedroom units and 77 two-bedroom units, business and offi ce

suites totalling an area of 1,467.8 square metres and car parking for 145 cars, 107 of which would be allocated to residents, 18 to visitors and 20 for commercial use.

The initial application for

a residential fl at building which was granted consent on May 2005, consisted of 105 residential units in eight storeys with two levels of car parking.

A further application was then lodged on December 21, 2007.

This was assessed against the Gosford City Centre Plan 2005, but had consideration to the provisions of Gosford

City Centre Plan 2007.On August 15, 2008,

consent was granted to demolish the existing residential fl at building and erect a new building that would contain a supermarket, medical centre, commercial fl oor space, 101 residential units and 328 car parking spaces in an 11 storey building above fi ve levels of basement car parking.

The present proposal was brought back to Council as a S96 application with further amendments that resulted in a reduction in the extent of excavation, commercial fl oor space and the number of residential units and car parking spaces.

Planning report S96, 21 Feb 2012

Gosford Council

Twin towers on Henry Parry Drive

Planning is well underway for the commencement of major multi-million dollar residential and commercial buildings on the corner of 150 Henry Parry Dr and 7 Watt St which were approved on May

21 this year, following amendments to the proposal initially submitted in 2005.

An artist’s impression of the 12 storey building

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The decision, which resulted from action taken by Lisarowraid Inc. was delivered on Friday, October 12.

The development plans were approved in May of this year by Gosford Council despite recommendations for refusal by Council’s town planners on two occasions over the last two years.

Both planning reports had concluded that the development was inappropriate for the area, with town planning principles highlighting that the proposed building and intended scale of usage were out of character for the area designated scenic protection rural (conservation).

“Councillor approval not only ignored those two recommendations but dictated increased changes of rural streetscape with additional works including major road reconstruction of urban style, the removal of and threatened damage to trees, all compounded by heavier traffic in the area,” said Lisarowraid secretary Mr Stanley Crellin.

“State planning law does not allow objectors to challenge such planning

decisions on ‘merit’ grounds, despite the community having clearly expressed major concern

regarding impacts of the proposal, and reluctance of some then councillors to seriously address the issues.

“Objectors can seek only ‘judicial review’, and it was for that reason

that Lisarowraid Inc. commenced class four proceedings, challenging the validity of the consent.

“The court, with Council and the developer’s agreement, accepted that the approval process was deeply flawed and declared the consent to be invalid.

“At this stage Council’s

plans of review are uncertain.

“Council is armed with thorough and detailed reports from its officers recommending refusal, and we see no reason for the current councillors

to move away from that recommendation.

“Certainly Council could not feel comfortable, given the history of the application, simply acting to rubber-stamp the

flawed approval.“If the councillors

are not inclined to act in accordance with their officers’ recommendations, we urge that they take advantage of this

opportunity to fully reconsider the proposal in accordance with council policies and law.

“This mandates either allowing council officers to determine the application

under full delegation, accepting and acting in accordance with the officers’ recommendation or, should Council wish to act contrary to recommendation, seeking IDEP (Independent Development and Environment Panel) or external expert review.

“It should be recognised that the ‘additional works’ that had been proposed were outside the parameters of the original proposal and therefore not accorded full and proper assessment.

In seeking that approach, we acknowledge our current Council’s gracious readiness to accede to the decision of the court, and trust our further negotiations are met with an understanding of a constructive approach.

“With a desire to protect environment and amenity for all, Lisarowraid Inc. appeals for continuing involvement and support from all who have seen this proposed development as a threat, not just to the immediate neighbourhood, but one that could easily be replicated in many other valued rural residential areas of our city of Gosford,” said Mr Crellin.


Stanley Crellin, Lisarowraid Inc.

Land and Environment Court overrules Council consent

The Land and Environment Court has declared that the consent given by Gosford Council for an 800-seat meeting hall in Macdonalds Rd, Lisarow, was invalid.

The site for the proposed development

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Wy o n g Council, at its ordinary

council meeting of Wednesday, October 24, has resolved to grant consent for the erection of a single storey dwelling at Aston Wilde Ave, Chittaway Bay.

The motion, that Council grant consent of the dwelling, subject to the conditions detailed on the Environmental Planning and Assessment

Act, was moved by Cr Greg Best and seconded by Cr Lloyd Taylor.

The major issue for consideration of the application related to fl ooding and the application of the State Government Chief Scientists recommended fl ood planning benchmarks.

The subject site and surrounding land at Chittaway Bay is low lying, with most of the area being fl ood affected.

Existing development in the general surrounding area comprises a mix of single and two storey dwelling-houses.

The year 2100 benchmark requires up to 0.35m to be added to the existing FPL which requires the fi nished fl oor level (FFL) of habitable rooms within the dwelling to be set a minimum of 3.6m AHD.

Council Agenda, D.A 3.2, 24 Oct 2012

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Council approves single storey dwelling in

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The cheque was the fi rst of three annual cheques that will be awarded to the organisation to support their fi nancial services to the community.

“Gosford City and Community Information Service provides exceptional fi nancial counselling services to the Central Coast community and I am pleased they have secured funding to continue these services for the next three years,” said Mr Spence.

“The fi nancial counselling services are free for anyone facing fi nancial hardship and provide support to families in gaining control over their fi nancial pressures.

“Based at Narara Community Centre, the fi nancial counsellor is able to meet with residents of Gosford and Wyong local government areas, and can give assistance in areas such as realistic budgeting, repayment arrangements, negotiation and advocacy,

long term fi nancial planning and many other fi nancial issues,” said Mr Spence.

NSW Fair Trading Grants Committee awarded the funding to Gosford City and Community Information Service Ltd through the NSW Financial Counselling Services Program.

Between 2012 and 20115, more than $18 million will be distributed to community based organisations and individuals for the delivery of fi nancial counselling services by accredited counsellors, consumer legal casework, training of fi nancial counsellors, and public education in the management of personal fi nances.

“This is an increase under the Liberal and National Government to over $6 million per annum in funding for the program,” said Mr Spence.

“A signifi cant rise from

the $2 million previously allocated when the program commenced in 2007.”

Mr Roberts said the new and improved funding model for the NSW Financial Counselling Services Program provides for full time services in metropolitan regions and in many non-metropolitan regions.

“The Financial Counselling Services Program is key to helping people with money management problems.

“A key goal of the Liberal and National Government NSW 2021 Plan is to better protect the most vulnerable members of our community and break the cycle of disadvantage.

“The Financial Counselling Services Program goes to the heart of this commitment,” said Mr Roberts.

Media release, 6 Nov 2012Laurie Alexander, Offi ce of

Chris Spence, MP

Spence presents $200,000 to fi nancial counselling service

Member for The Entrance Mr Chris Spence joined Minister for Fair Trading Mr Anthony Roberts in presenting Gosford City and Community Information Service Ltd with a cheque on

Tuesday, November 6, for $208,034 to support its fi nancial counselling services.

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The NWSSP is a strategic planning document intended to provide a guide for future local planning and development, ensuring that suffi cient land exists to meet regional housing and employment targets to 2031 and beyond.

The structure plan, which is part of the delivery of the Central Coast Regional Strategy, identifi es future residential, employment and environmental areas and provides a framework to develop infrastructure.

Darkinjung LALC is the largest non-government landowner on the Central Coast, with a signifi cant portion of its approximate 6,000 hectares of land located within the area of the Structure Plan.

Darkinjung LALC made a submission in December 2010 which objected to the Draft Strategy on a number of grounds, including the plan’s failure to recognise

existing industrial zoned land and its failure to identify any Darkinjung LALC owned land as having the potential for future residential or employment usage.

“Shortly after release of the Draft Structure Plan it became apparent that the interests of the Darkinjung community had not been considered throughout preparation of the document,” said Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council chief executive offi cer said Mr Sean Gordon.

“Given our size, constituency and land holding, the fact that no pre-release consultation occurred with us as a land owner was certainly a surprise.

“In particular, our objections relate to the plan failing to recognise existing Darkinjung LALC owned industrial zoned land at Bushells Ridge as future industrial land, as well as concerns for the proposed green

corridors and linkages across all of Darkinjung’s land.

“The structure plan is inconsistent with the State Plan and denies the Darkinjung people the ability to effectively manage their current land portfolio in a manner that will achieve the objectives of our

Land Council,” said Mr Gordon.

The proposed NWSSP includes the Warnervale Town Centre, and identifi es opportunities for new centres to be developed at Lake Munmorah, Wadalba East and Gwandalan.

These centres are expected to provide a variety of land uses, including retail and commercial development.

Media release, 26 Oct 2012Katey Small,

Brilliant Logic PRWebsite, 2 Nov 2012

NSW Government Planning

Darkinjung Land Council objects to government

planning documentDarkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council (Darkinjung

LALC) met with the Department of Planning and the Offi ce of Environment and Heritage on Tuesday, October 23, to

put forward an objection to the North Wyong Shire Structure Plan (NWSSP) that was offi cially unveiled on Thursday, October 25, by the NSW Government.

As part of its ongoing water quality program, over 350 kilometres of water main pipes across the Shire have now been cleaned.

Council’s director of infrastructure management Mr Greg McDonald said that residents were often concerned about discoloured water in the area and the water program was aimed at cleaning out the pipes to ensure dirty water incidences were reduced.

“Providing our residents with safe and high quality water is a priority for Council, and while discoloured water is a common and harmless issue, we know it’s a concern for the community,” said Mr McDonald.

“The aim of the water main cleaning works is to ensure all measures are in place to improve the condition of our pipes and maintain the region’s high water quality.

“On behalf of Council, I’d like to thank our residents for their patience as we progressed the cleaning works across the Shire,” said Mr McDonald.

The work is designed to remove sediment from the water mains that

have been dislodged as a result of system changes and to improve chlorine residuals within the system.

While Council addresses adhoc water quality concerns throughout the year, the cleaning program is generally conducted during the winter months when community water demands are relatively low.

Council will continue to monitor and maintain the water mains as part of business as usual activity and will address specifi c requirements for further cleaning works as needed.

The water cleaning program will resume in the winter months next year, with Woongarrah, Charmhaven, Lake Haven, Gorokan, Kanwal, Toukley, Noraville, Norah Head and Canton Beach in the Northern part of the Shire having priority.

Berkeley Vale, Killarney Vale, Tumbi Umbi, Bateau Bay, Shelly Beach, Toowoon Bay, Long Jetty, Blue Bay and The Entrance will have priority in the Southern end of the Shire.


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CouncilWyong Council has completed the

fi rst phase of its annual water main cleaning works which was carried

out across the Shire throughout winter.

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Mr Ian Jones from Hamlyn Terrace arrived in Australia with his parents 43 years ago and was fi nally handed his Australian Citizenship from Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton.

Mr Jones grew up in Australia and married an Australian Woman with his kids also born in Australia.

“I’m excited.“All of my family

were born and bred on the Central Coast and it’s good to know that I am now offi cially an Australian Citizen after having lived here for the past 43 years,” said Mr Jones.

“I’m going on a cruise in the New Year and needed a passport and I found out I’m still on the immigration papers with my parents from 43 years ago.

“Getting Australian

Citizenship after all this time is certainly a good feeling, now the whole family is offi cially Australian,” said Mr Jones.

Of the 29 people who became citizens on the night, 14 were from the United Kingdom, fi ve from Russia, two from the Philippines and one each from Singapore, Japan, United States, Fiji, Malta, Thailand, Malaysia and China.

Recent Census statistics showed 21% of the Wyong Shire population were born overseas and the main languages spoken in the Shire other than English included Spanish, Italian, Greek, German and Cantonese.

“We welcome people from all over the world to Wyong Shire,” mayor Cr Eaton said.

“We do live in a

beautiful part of the world with a great lifestyle and as more people move here, we are working hard as a Council to create local jobs to service all of our residents.

“Council recently agreed to form a Multicultural Advisory Group to look at the needs of many of our long term and new residents from overseas.

“The countries of Origin of our new residents are certainly changing at a rapid rate.

“There have always been a lot of ex-pat Brits immigrating, but now we are seeing people from other areas such as Russia, with fi ve Russians becoming Australian Citizens at the recent ceremony,” said Cr Eaton.

Media release, 24 Oct 2012Wyong Council Media

29 Wyong residents become Australian citizens

Wyong Council hosted a citizenship ceremony on Tuesday, October 23, which saw 29 people from the region become Australian Citizens at Wyong Civic Centre.

The project involves a large number of specialist contractors and Council’s own crews working together to deliver this project.

A tree contractor has started vegetation clearing works to enable the construction of the new wider road and facilitate the relocation of utilities.

Water main relocation works have also started and are anticipated to take around six weeks.

“The proposal to widen and increase the height of the road has resulted in the need to relocate an existing water main along the full length of the proposed works,” said Council’s roads and stormwater manager Mr Andrew Pearce.

Although the road won’t be closed, motorists are advised some delays may be experienced with work crews operating on the side of the road.

“The culvert and road construction works are expected to take about fi ve months and we hope to have works completed

in May 2013.“Road diversion will

be in place during this time and residents will be kept informed of arrangements,” said Mr Pearce.

Council completed stage one of the works earlier this year which included reconstructing and widening a 500 metre section of the road from Warnervale Public School, the provision of kerb and guttering along the new sports fi elds, a concrete shared pathway on the eastern side of the road and various stormwater drainage improvements.

Wyong Council mayor Cr Doug Eaton said the start of the second stage of works was exciting for residents.

“This is a road that has needed to undergo a reconstruction for a long time, given the new residential areas it connects to,” Said Cr Eaton.

“Councillors havemade it clear improvements to our road network are a major

priority and this is an important road that is heavily used.

“Stage one of works near the new sports facility at Hamlyn Terrace will give a good indication of the overall standard of the road upon its completion.

“The upgrades will dramatically improve the safety of this road for all users.

“I am pleased that stage two of the work has started and I look forward to the remainder of works taking place and the road being completed.

“It’s something residents of the area have been actively pursuing for a number of years,” said Cr Eaton.

Once works on Minnesota Rd are complete, work will begin on the reconstruction of Warnervale Rd to make it safe for motorists and pedestrians during episodes of fl oodwater.


Stage two of Minnesota Rd works begin

Wyong Council has started vegetation clearing and water main relocation works along Minnesota Rd, Warnervale, as part of the second stage of construction of the road’s $5.6 million

upgrade.

Ian Jones and Cr Doug Eaton

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Glenvale School, North Entrance Campus, has been granted $3,500 for a veggie patch under the Food Gardens in Schools grant.

“This a great opportunity for students of Glenvale School to develop their own veggie patch, where students with disabilities will set up and maintain three vegetable gardens,” said member for The Entrance Mr Chris Spence.

“The produce will be used in cooking programs and will improve health and wellbeing, with

students being able to eat healthy produce they’ve grown themselves.”

The Central Coast Community Environment Network Inc has been awarded $20,000 through the Lead Environmental Community Group grant.

“These funds will assist the Community Environment Network to cover their administrative expenses to support their ongoing environmental programs,” said Mr Spence.

The NSW Environment Trust is an independent statutory body established

by the NSW Government to fund a broad range of organisations to undertake projects that enhance the environment of NSW.

Minister for the Environment Ms Robyn Parker said she was pleased with the results and the benefi ts that would follow through each successful project.

“Environmental Trust Grants help people strengthen and enjoy the environment, and I am excited to see the results from the projects funded this round,” said Ms Parker.

“The NSW Government has committed more than two million dollars to this round of Environmental Trust grants and the benefi t this investment will bring will be many times greater.”

There were 108 grants this round which totaled $2,064,279 worth of funding.

In this round there were fi ve grant programs including Research Program, Protecting Our Places, Lead Environment Community Groups, Eco Schools and Food Gardens in Schools.

Media release, 2 Nov 2012Laurie Alexander, Offi ce of

Chris Spence MP

Glenvale and CEN receive funds from NSW Environmental Trust

Two NSW Environmental Trust Grants totaling $23,500 have been awarded in The Entrance electorate, with funds granted to support the Community Environment Network and Glenvale

School, North Entrance.

Police Offi cers from Tuggerah Lakes Local Area Command were called shortly before 11am to a home in Piper Dr on Friday, October 26.

The man, who had serious head injuries, was located in his home

by police after they were called by a worried work colleague who had been unable to contact him.

A crime scene was secured at the man’s home and detectives and forensic experts examined the premises

and are continuing to conduct investigations.

Police have urged anyone with information about unusual or suspicious activity in the area to come forward.

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detectives are continuing their inquiries into the incident.

Anyone with information on this incident should call Tuggerah Lakes Local Area Command or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000

Media release, 30 Oct 2012NSW Police Media

Police call for information on Hamlyn Terrace home invasion

Police have renewed their appeal for information following the death of a 53-year-old Hamlyn Terrace man after a home invasion.

In line with the objectives of its Community Land and Business Plan for 2012-13, Darkinjung LALC established this residential subdivision comprising a large triangular piece of land with an area of 8.6 hectares, located on the western side of the Pacifi c Highway in Blue Haven.

The site is the last major land holding yet to be developed within the Blue Haven estate and will comprise of 109 lots which will be released as part of a three stage development.

“Menindee Ridge stage one involves 44 lots that front Roper Rd and the extension of Menindee Ave,” said Darkinjung LALC representative Mr Sean Gordon.

“We are releasing the sale of the fi rst 14 lots in stage one to the public with land selling from $155,000.”

“This land release is located in the popular suburb of Blue Haven and is sure to be popular with fi rst home buyers with

the latest government incentives,” said Mr Gordon.

“Menindee Ridge lots will also appeal to investors looking to build properties that have a good return on investment, with Blue Haven’s rent prices continually increasing.”

Darkinjung LALC has established a plan to ensure that the area can meet the needs of the new residential development.

“Existing roads will be extended to accommodate the estate, additional landscaping will be incorporated and buffer measures adjacent to the Pacifi c Highway will be put in place,” said Mr Gordon.

“The design of the Menindee Ridge subdivision will also be consistent in character with the already established Blue Haven estate and will promote a secure and safe residential environment.”

Media release, 5 Nov 2012Louise Duff, Brilliant Logic

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Head contractors Baxter Building Pty Ltd have reported that they are on time with the project.

The site, in Edward Stimson Ave, is opposite an already constructed Coles supermarket and adjacent to the Wadalba Community School.

When completed, the centre, with 1,270 square metres of gross lettable retail space and 60 new parking spaces, will comprise an Amcal Pharmacy, a medical centre and pathology, a dentist, newsagent, Cellarbrations Liquor,

Chinese takeaway, Vilis Bakery and a hairdresser.

At the time Wyong Regional Chronicle went to press; only two retail spaces in the complex were still available.

“We are delighted with the tenancy mix and know that the development will be a welcome addition for local residents,” said Stevens Group development manager Mr Paul Cutting.

The Wadalba Village shopping precinct services the Wadalba and Watanobbi areas with a population of 5,489 at the 2011 census.

The complex will also service the Wadalba East precinct in the future as the NSW government rezones it for residential development.

When developed, the Wadalba East precinct will comprise of approximately 1,700 residential lots.

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Police from Tuggerah Lakes Local Area Command stopped the northbound Holden Commodore sedan shortly after midnight on the Saturday.

Police alleged that when the vehicle was searched, two bags of tablets that were believed to be amphetamines were found as well as syringes and almost $1,000 cash.

Three people in the vehicle at the time, two men aged 26 and 53, and a 28-year-old woman, were spoken to by police, however, none were the registered owner of the vehicle.

They were arrested and taken to Wyong Police Station where the woman was charged with outstanding warrants.

The men were released pending the outcome of the tests on the tablets.

Media release, 29 Oct 2012NSW Police Media

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Police are testing tablets that were seized when a car was searched on the F3 Freeway at Warnervale on Saturday, October 27.

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Profi ts from the sale of The Renee will be directed to the Steve Waugh Foundation to improve the quality of life for children and families affected by rare diseases.

Steve Waugh Foundation ambassador Ms Renee Eliades, whom the house is named after, offi cially unveiled the sandstone block name engraving and inspected the progress of its construction at the event.

Ms Eliades has geleophysic dysplasia, a form of rare dwarfi sm that affects one in a million people.

Mr Peter Summers, who is the CEO for property developer AVJennings, was in attendance, as well as Wyong Council mayor Cr Doug Eaton and newly elected Cr Luke Nayna.

The project started in August this year with Ms Eliades pressing the button to start the concrete pour of the house.

Over 80 suppliers have donated labour and materials for the project.

“We are overwhelmed by how many AVJennings suppliers and friends have raised their hand to help out with this project,” said Mr Summers.

“We’ve proudly partnered with the Steve Waugh Foundation in its support of incredible individuals, like Renee, who have rare diseases.”

The construction completion and sales campaign for The Renee is scheduled for early next year.

Media release, 24 Oct 2012Sofi a Valenti, Steeledrum

Public Relations

Waugh inspects progress on Wadalba charity house

Former cricketer Steve Waugh AO inspected the construction of charity house, The Renee, at its offi cial naming

ceremony at the Charterwood Estate in Wadalba on Thursday, October 25.

Renee Eliades and Steve Waugh

P12 - Wyong Regional Chronicle - November 8, 2012PHealth

Photo: Henrik Stubkjaer/ACT AlliancePhoto: Henrik Stubkjaer/ACT Alliance

The international aid agency of the National Council of

Churches in Australia is responding with emergency

assistance for people affected by the severe drought in

the Horn of Africa, where more than 10 million people are at risk of

starvation. To give, please visit

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Berkeley ValePrivate Hospital

is in top fi ve

Health fund HCF polled 8,000 members in a wide-ranging customer satisfaction survey gauging satisfaction with their most recent hospital stay and the performance of the medical team.

In the two key indicators measured by the HCF survey, hospital satisfaction and medical team satisfaction, Berkeley Vale rated in the top 10 in the

country, coming third in the hospital satisfaction rating with a score of 9.2 out of 10 and eighth for medical team satisfaction with a score of 9.2 out of 10.

The survey covered 393 hospitals across the public and private sectors attended by HCF members.

Berkeley Vale Private CEO Ms Marilyn Clayton said the result

acknowledged the hard-working staff and doctors at Berkeley Vale Private Hospital.

“Berkeley Vale Private is very proud of its health service delivery and these results are a testament to the care and dedication of our team,” said Ms Clayton.

Media release, 2 Nov 2012Ramsay Health Care

Berkeley Vale Private Hospital has rated in the top fi ve hospitals in the nation in a hospital experience survey regarding patient satisfaction.

Wyong Council wants residents in particular to understand that rubbish gets fi ltered through storm water drains and into the lake.

Stormwater includes rainfall that runs off roof guttering, roads and other surfaces where it fl ows into gutters, streams, rivers and creeks and eventually into the Tuggerah Lake.

Council’s estuary management manager Mr David Ryan said that most community members don’t realise that stormwater isn’t treated.

“Unlike Council’s wastewater from the sewer system that is treated before being released into the environment, stormwater fl ows directly into our water ways,” said Mr

Ryan.“We all have a

responsibility to ensure that the stormwater runoff from our properties is as clean as possible.

“Most stormwater pollution is caused by everyday activities and the community can help to minimise the impact by changing simple behaviours such as washing cars on the grass and picking up pet poo and throwing garden waste in the green bin.

“By reducing excess nutrients, sediment and organic matter entering our lakes, we are helping to combat the problems of algae blooms and black ooze.

“What’s on the ground really does end up affecting the Lakes system,” said Mr Ryan.

The stormwater levy

that is paid by ratepayers in urban areas is used to build new Gross Pollutant Traps (GPTs) to help stop waste entering the Lakes.

GPTs are built on stormwater channels that run into Tuggerah Lakes and are designed to stop larger items, trapping them before they can enter the estuary.

Council then cleans out the GPT to make sure that a build-up of rubbish does not occur.

“The Tuggerah Lakes estuary is one of the Shire’s most unique environmental, economic and social assets,” said Mr Ryan.

“We all need to make sure that we take care of it.”


Wyong Council has launched a campaign to encourage residents of the Shire and its neighbouring regions to care more about the health and vitality of the Tuggerah Lake ecosystem

through understanding that what’s on the ground is in the Lakes.

Council campaigning to improve health of

Tuggerah Lakes

This Gross Pollutant Trap at Charmhaven helps clean stormwater before reaching the Lakes.

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Central Coast Men’s Interagency chairman Mr Ed McCarthy said the event was being held to raise awareness for violence against women.

“There is an increasing awareness of the magnitude of the issues of violence against women, and a groundswell of men saying no to violence,” said Mr McCarthy.

Guest speaker for the event is NRL identity Michael Buettner, who is also a White Ribbon Ambassador.

Buettner will highlight the ways that men can help make a difference in the community.

The campaign aims to have all Australian men take an oath and swear never to commit, never

to excuse and never to remain silent about violence against women.

This year, the campaign aims to have one million Australian men take the oath.

Media release, 1 Nov 2012Ed McCarthy, Central Coast

Men’s Interagency

The third annual Central Coast White Ribbon Breakfast will be held at Kooindah Waters on Friday, November 23, from 7:30am.

Breakfast to helpstop violence

against women

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Wall of Contemplation

launched at Palmdale

Palmdale Lawn Cemetery and Memorial Park has established a Wall of Contemplation to temporarily house the remains of loved ones.

The Wall of Contemplation, which is the fi rst of its kind on the Central Coast, was conceived as many families require time to refl ect on the location for placement or wish to wait for a special occasion to put their loved one to rest.

The Palmdale Group manager Ms Lee Caddis said she was thrilled to be launching the Wall of Contemplation and trusts that it would be well received by visitors.

“The Wall of Contemplation allows families and friends the opportunity to carefully consider the placement of the ashes of their loved one, whilst having the peace of mind of knowing they are temporarily kept in a beautiful setting until the perfect location has been chosen.

“When the time does come, there are

many memorial options available at both Palmdale Lawn Cemetery and Memorial Park and the Greenway Chapel and Memorial Gardens,” said

Ms Caddis.

Media release, 29 Oct 2012Katey Small,

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Central Coast Partnership broker Ms Lyn Cooper said the project was launched following consultation with students and executives of Lake Munmorah High School.

“During consultation we identifi ed mental health issues as a major barrier to student engagement and attainment at school,” said Ms Cooper.

“Due to the geographic isolation of Lake Munmorah High School, Headspace manager, Simon Ashley-Binge offered the use of the Headspace Outreach Van, a fully equipped van with informative material on youth mental health,” said Ms Cooper.

The project was established to give teachers access to mental health professionals and information, assisting

them to identify mental health issues in students in the earliest possible stages.

The project would also assist teachers to make effective referrals to mental health support services such as Headspace and Children and Young Peoples Mental Health (CYPMH).

Lake Munmorah High School deputy principal Mr Mark Dehn said the project encouraged staff to participate in the project and become aware of the services that Headspace provide.

“Headspace already supports students and their parents at Lake Munmorah High and is already recognised by our executive staff for the excellent service they provide,” said Mr Dehn.

“We want to extend that node to all of our staff and

make them aware of the challenges some of our young people are facing and how they may be able to offer their support to those students.”

Headspace school link coordinator Ms Danielle Dszikszai said the project empowered teachers to feel comfortable about discussing mental health issues with students.

“With the knowledge they gain, teachers will be able to identify issues early on, giving the student the chance to get help at an early intervention point rather than becoming a really serious matter,” said Ms Dszikszai.

The project is available to the teachers of Lake Munmorah High School one day a week for six consecutive weeks.

Media release, 15 Oct 2012Charlotte Dickie, Youth

Connections

Teachers of Lake Munmorah High School are being encouraged to participate in a new project which would help them to support students with mental health issues.

Lake Munmorah teachers in mental

health support program

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Gosford Council has voted 9-1 to permit a fast food store in Ocean Beach Rd, Umina.

The controversial McDonalds proposal faced opposition from more than 2000 signatories to petitions objecting to the development.

Mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna said although he understood there were a lot of residents upset about the McDonalds development in Umina, “it was very hard for the councillors to reject the proposal because the development ticked all the boxes”.

“It will bring 120 jobs, mostly casual and part time, to the area and this helps with the huge youth unemployment on the Central Coast plus the 50 jobs it will create in building of the development,” he said.

Only new Greens Cr Hillary Morris opposed the application at the council meeting on Tuesday, October 2.

“Whilst I understand the rezoning of this particular parcel of land made the refusal of the McDonalds development application impractical in terms of litigation challenges, I remain unconvinced that traffi c movement is not going to be compromised,” said Cr Morris.

The site was previously zoned Residential 2(b) until the LEP 471 was made which rezoned the site to General Business 3(a).

Cr Morris said she was aware that the development had received sanction from both the Roads and Maritime Service and the police in relation to traffi c movement, but said she knew traffi c on the road was of concern because it was raised in Council’s own DCP 159 Character Statement for Umina.

“Ocean Beach Rd is a major local thoroughfare that provides high levels of accessibility but also generates peak hour traffi c congestion, extending eastwards from a gateway intersection with an arterial intersection.

“I feel with the added burden of traffi c entering and exiting McDonalds, coupled with a bus stop and cycleway, it could become even more problematic.

“I would like to praise those councillors who endeavoured to fi nd solutions to the concerns

raised by the community such as reducing trading hours, traffi c safety measures to stop children running directly across the road to the McDonalds entrance and who genuinely expressed sympathy to the surrounding residents.

“It is never easy to make decisions when there has been such community disquiet,” said Cr Morris.

Deputy mayor Cr Bob Ward said employment was a big contributor to his decision.

“With a Central Coast unemployment level of around 6.7 per cent compared with the state average of 5.5 per cent and youth unemployment of around 35 per cent, I was particularly impressed with this commitment to provide over 100 casual and part time jobs.

“The restaurant will provide employment for not only young unemployed people but also students, both of whom will benefi t not only from the wages but also from the excellent training, which McDonalds provides,” said Cr Ward.

A total of 160 separate submissions and petitions containing over 2000 signatures were received in reference to the development.

The council staff report in the council meeting agenda claimed most of the objections were made from individuals who did not reside in the immediate locality.

Cr Craig Doyle said that the number of signatures objecting against the proposal warranted an answer as to whether or not

the development was in the public interest and, added to a host of other concerns, it could have been grounds for refusal.

“However, on its own, it is insuffi cient to support a refusal,” said Cr Doyle.

“Issues such as traffi c, trading hours, signage, Coles’ access, and parking were considered and addressed through conditions.

“The residents’ concerns were very valid, and to breeze over them would have been a huge mistake,” he said.

Cr Vicki Scott, however, said that she voted for approval because there “was no other viable option.

“I really do appreciate that there were a high number of objections, and agree with some of the

objectors’ issues,” said Cr Scott.“However, in the end, the only

matters we could deal with in the determination were those that would stand up in a court of law, compliance issues, and in this case all of those issues complied.

“Whether we like it or not, food choices, the name of the company which applied for the development application, the fact that this business is best suited in a shop front in West St, the health issue and other factors do not stand up in the Land and Environment Court in defending a decision.

“They are issues that are beyond the boundary of local government.

“We had no choice but to approve the development application because it complies with the requirements.

“I realise that many people will be disappointed, and I’m sorry about that.

“On the positive side, I am pleased there will be about 120 jobs available.

“Jobs for unemployed young people and students are important,” said Cr Scott.

Cr Gabby Bowles said she too was also excited about the 100 plus jobs it would create.

“I understand that some residents didn’t want McDonalds at all, but I believe that the conditions will result in a more positive development for the area,” she said.

The site of the development, which will require the demolition of fi ve houses, adjoins the redeveloped service station to the south on the corner of West St and Ocean Beach Rd and a physiotherapy clinic to the north.

The refurbished supermarket and adjacent car park is located to the east of the development.

The business will trade from 6am until midnight seven days a week and will have a fl oor area of 412.29 square metres.

The building will have a standard McDonalds corporate visual appearance.

It will include 50 internal seats, 25 external seats and 12 seats in a party room.

Gosford Council Agenda ENV.84, 2 Oct 2012

Kaitlin Watts, 10 Oct 2012

Council approves fast food store







































Minister for Health Ms Jillian Skinner has visited Woy Woy Hospital to inspect progress on construction of its new rehabilitation ward.

Ms Skinner, who was joined on her tour of the facilities by Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein, inspected the progress of the new sub-acute care and rehabilitation ward, a $14 million project that is jointly funded by the NSW and Commonwealth Governments.

“It is particularly pleasing to see the progress on this new ward at Woy Woy Hospital, as it was one of this Government’s commitments to the local community to return rehabilitation services to Woy Woy,” Ms Skinner said.

“It is important to recognise the crucial role that health staff and

community has played to ensure that essential frontline services are well supported and this ward will enhance services provided by Woy Woy Hospital to local residents.”

Mr Holstein said the new ward would feature one and two-bed inpatient rooms, a therapy courtyard, gymnasium and improvements to back-of-house services, including kitchen areas, staff facilities and extra parking.

“The new sub-acute ward has been built with capacity for 30 beds to allow for expansion to meet future needs.

“The new ward is expected to be open in mid-2013,” Mr Holstein said.

Media Release, 25 Sep 2012 Samantha Day, Offi ce of

Jillian Skinner MP

Health Minister inspects rehab progress

The Bays Community Group has been told by a council offi cer that funding for improvements to Bulls Hill is “not likely in my lifetime”.

The offi cer, Mr David Medcalf, presented information at the Bays Community Hall in Woy Woy Bay on Wednesday, September 12, about the planned upgrades to Rawson Rd and Woy Woy Rd.

Bays Community Group president Mr Bob Puffett introduced Mr Medcalf as project manager.

Around 40 local residents attended the meeting.

Mr Puffett welcomed Council’s support of local community input to the development.

The $30 million allocation of funding to the project would allow work on a new roundabout and underpass which would link Railway St with Woy Woy Rd, as well as work on an under-road pedestrian

crossing at Rawson Rd and Railway St.

However, a number of projects remain unfunded including the improvement of Bulls Hill and Woy Woy Rd, the removal of the hairpin bend at the top of Bulls Hill and the proposed on ramp at Banyo Close.

Mr Medcalf said funding for these upgrades were “not likely in my lifetime”.

The meeting was the fi rst in a series of planned updates and community input on the upgrade project by the Council.

Mr Medcalf said that although initial planning included “four lanes with cycleway and footpath” and improvements to Woy Woy Rd, that the realistic scope of the project was “the roundabout, underpass and some remedial work along Rawson Rd” which would take at least a year.

The meeting was told the major work phase would take at least a

year which would mean primary access to the Peninsula would be along the Broadwater during part of the work.

Concerns were raised during the meeting about the concurrent upgrade to the West Gosford intersection but Mr Medcalf said this was unlikely as the intersection project was expected to begin next year while the Rawson Rd Project may not begin until much later.

Mr Medcalf advised that it would take 10 years to negotiate a route through the National Park and it would be unlikely succeed.

This meant plans for a road upgrade had to stay within the current road boundaries.

Mr Puffett said that without lobbying local politicians the project could be overshadowed by competing Council projects.

Email, 20 Sep 2012 Jeffrey Cook, Woy Woy Bay

Bulls Hill improvements ‘not likely’

An aerial view of Bulls Hill

Aurora Projects project director Mr Alan Thomas, Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein, Minister for Health Ms Jillian Sklinner and Central Coast Local Health District Board chair Mr Paul Tonkin

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Students explore street art techniquesto create exhibition

Year 8 Visual Arts students from Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College, Tumbi Umbi Campus, have created

a street art exhibition which is currently on display this month in the Campus offi ce.

Inspired by the work of Sydney artist Mr Jason Wing, students used discarded materials to create artwork that refl ected their world of pop culture infl uences, cultural heritage and personal symbolism.

Skateboards were used as a blank canvas and students were able to express their personal creativity through personal skate deck designs.

Students were encouraged to explore technical street art processes including spray painting, stencilling, painting, dripping and splattering, graphics, graffi ti and past ups.

“There is an impressive range of artwork from the Year 8 students,” said creative and performing arts head teacher Mr Darren Brailey.

“It is great to see so many of them exploring

and investigating various forms of art.

“This campus has a fi ne tradition of ensuring

students explore their creativity in many different forms,” said principal Mrs Shayne

Player.“This exhibition is

another outstanding display of creative talent.”

Media release, 5 Nov 2012Shayne Player, Tuggerah

Lakes Secondary College, Tumbi Umbi campus

Art work by Year 8 Tumbi students Skateboard decks by Tumbi students

Aboriginal dance students from Northlakes and Gorokan High Schools joined more than 1000 dancers at the fi rst massed rehearsal of the 2012 Schools Spectacular on Monday, October

29, at Sydney Entertainment Centre.

Dance students rehearse forspectacular show

As well as running through their own items with dancers from other schools, the entire cast gathered for a run-through of the now iconic massed fi nale.

This year the fi nale will begin with all 3,600 student performers singing Beethoven’s Ode to Joy before breaking into exuberant dance with contemporary party

anthems.“The Schools

Spectacular certainly has a proud tradition and a well-earned reputation for excellence,” said Schools Spectacular

relieving director Ms Sonja Benson.

“Being part of the show is more than just a rewarding experience.

“For some, it has been an important step towards a career in show business, while for others it has been a positive boost to confi dence

and taught valuable lessons in making a positive contribution to the success of a group enterprise.

“As much as anything though, the Schools Spectacular is about fun and the joy of sharing music, song and dance,” said Ms Benson.

The Final performances will be held at Sydney Entertainment Centre on Saturday, November 23, to Sunday, November 24.

Media release, 31 Oct 2012Grant Hatch,

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The students put the reserve under the microscope and investigated the life of the wetland, its soils, human use and impact over time as well as its relationship with Brisbane Water.

The day was organised so students could

apply their classroom knowledge to the wetland and understand the relevance of classroom learning to locally relevant situations.

The information collected through their fi eldwork investigations will be presented as

advice to representatives from Gosford Council and NSW Parks and Wildlife Services, with a prize awarded to the winning team.

Media release, 1 Nov 2012NSW Department of

Education and Communities

Senior students from Gorokan High School and Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College, The Entrance Campus, participated in Envirothon at Carawah Reserve, Narara Creek, on Wednesday,

October 31.

Tuggerah Lakes and Gorokan students

undertakewetland studies

As part of a range of new programs, the playgroups will also feature a Wiggle and Giggle music program for children up to fi ve years.

A new program called the Acorn Project is also on offer.

This aims to help

parents who are not in paid employment to gain the skills and confi dence needed to enter formal training or to start looking for employment.

Develop Family Literacy Skills is another program the centre is now offering, which enables

adults to gain practical ideas on how to actively involve children of all ages in literacy.

Newsletter, 10 Oct 2012Alanna Bell,

Gorokan Public School

Gorokan Public School’s “Schools as a Community Centre” program has launched a new supported playgroup for local families.

Range ofcommunity

programs available at Gorokan PS

The staff and students wore coloured socks and learnt about what life is

like for a child in Sudan. Students brought in a

gold coin donation and

raised over $350.The students

participated in a Rock Your Socks Off disco during lunchtime on the day and a number of the teachers joined in.

Newsletter, 19 Oct 2012Paul Toomey,

St Cecilia’s CatholicPrimary School

Staff and students from St Cecilia’s Catholic Primary School participated in Sock-tober on Tuesday, October 16, to raise funds for the construction of a kindergarten in Sudan, as part of Catholic

Mission Week.

$350 raised forSudan kindergarten

Funded by the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, the Startsmart Rural and Regional program is aimed at targeting common fi nancial issues that young students may face.

The topics that were discussed during the program included managing mobile phones, saving and budgeting,

superannuation, personal fi nancial responsibility and getting their fi rst job.

The program aimed to help students make careful and sensible fi nancial decisions, from their fi rst job to their fi rst car.

“The information that is given through the program is designed to cater to the wants and

needs of young people,” said Tumbi Umbi campus teacher Mr Garth Armstrong.

“It is giving these students practical problem solving tools that will assist them in making fi nancial decisions.”

Media release, 30 Oct 2012Shayne Player, Tuggerah

Lakes Secondary College, Tumbi Umbi Campus

Year 10 students from Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College, Tumbi Umbi Campus, participated in the Startsmart Rural and Regional budgeting program on Tuesday, November 6.

Students educatedon budgeting

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The event is aimed to celebrate the role men play in children’s lives and give families skills to encourage interaction with their children to promote healthy relationships.

Activities featured on the day will include three legged races, ball games, tug-of-war, face painting and a petting zoo featuring such animals as piglets and goats.

The event is free for

all to attend, and will also include a barbecue lunch at a low cost.

Media release, 26 Oct 2012Danielle Habib,

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UnitingCare Burnside will host a Dad’s Day Out on Sunday, November 11, at Lake Munmorah Reserve.

Dad’s Day Outat

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Dad’s and kids at last year’s event

The Wyong and District Stamp Club will hold a Stamp Fair on Saturday, November 17,, to Sunday, November 18, at the Masonic Village Hall in Lake Haven from 10am.

Stamp Fair to be held at Lake Haven

The Fair will feature club member displays, eight stamp vendors buying and selling, valuations and advice on collecting.

Prizes will be drawn hourly with free entry

and plenty of parking and refreshments including morning and afternoon tea and a light barbecue lunch..

The fair is an opportunity for the community to meet

collectors, access material for their collections and for those who would like some advice regarding vale or selling.

Email, 24 Oct 2012Dennis Sonter,

Wyong and District Philatelic Club

Council’s manager of lifelong learning Ms Sue Ellis said events like these reminded the community how libraries have evolved and are about so much more than just books.

“This event is a great example of the different methods we

use to connect with our community and inspire learning,” said Ms Ellis.

“We offer a range of events and programs to meet the diverse social and educational needs of the community.”

The tour gave residents the opportunity to see waste disposal

and recycling activities as well as learn about the treatment systems Council’s contractor uses to help contribute to environmental conservation.

Website, 6 Nov 2012Wyong Council Website

Wyong Council held a bus excursion from Toukley Library to the Buttonderry Waste Facility on Wednesday, November 7, to give residents the opportunity to learn about Council’s

waste management practices.

Counciltakes residents

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The Tipi Eco Friendly Project at the Forest of Tranquillity in Ourimbah was offi cially launched on Monday, October 29.

Member for Wyong Mr Darren Webber was joined at the event by Central Coast Eco Tours operation manager Mr David Poulton.

Central Coast Eco Tours received $20,000 in grant funding towards the project from the NSW

government through the Destination NSW 2011-12 Regional Tourism Product Development Program.

Five authentic Tipis have been erected in the rainforest setting at Ourimbah, along with composting toilets,

ecofriendly practices and furnishings made from recycled building materials.

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Volunteerinformation

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The Oasis Youth Centre at Wyong will hold an information session on Tuesday, November 13, at 2pm for members of the community who are interested in becoming a volunteer.

The information session will highlight what it takes to be a volunteer and will provide an overview of the required training at a meet and greet like interview.

“This is a wonderful opportunity for individuals with a desire to volunteer and give back to the community,” said youth worker Mr Matt Williamson.

“There is only one way to discover if the Oasis Youth Centre is the ideal place for you and that is by attending our information session where all your questions can be answered.

“Volunteers allow us to increase the frequency

and extent of our services and whether you can spare a few hours a week or more, your work as a volunteer can positively infl uence our community.

“We are looking for caring volunteers to support us with our programs including the community lunch, drop in service, school groups, training classes and administration.

“We strive to continuously make a difference to the local community by providing excellent facilities including the Sport and Recreational Centre, recording studio, skate part and rock climbing wall and we expect that our volunteers will have

plenty of energy in order to promote what we have to offer,” said Mr Williamson.

Those who are successful in applying will be required to complete a training course that will run for three days.

“I encourage anyone who has a zest for life and who is interested in volunteering to come along to the information session to get a feel for the volunteer program and appreciate what we do for the local community at the Oasis Youth Centre,” said Mr Williamson.

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The artwork was one of fi ve community art projects created as part of Wyong Neighbourhood Centre’s Creative Connections launch.

The art projects created included an eco-art sculpture garden, a songlines sculpture and mural project, spray can graffi ti art and a storytelling project.

The Creative Connection project

presentation at Chain Valley Bay came in the wake of Wyong Neighbourhood Centre winning the 2012 Art and Culture Award at the sixth annual Community Building Awards.

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Students present art installationStudents from Lake Munmorah High

School, in conjunction with Wyong Neighbourhood Centre, presented an

artwork installation at the Chain Valley Bay Community Hall on Friday, November 2.

Students from Lake Munmorah High School at Chain Valley Bay Community Hall

Central Coast Conservatorium cello tutor Mr Adrian Bell will perform a musical score to his new mystery-fantasy book at 2:30pm on Sunday, November 11, at The Entrance Gallery.

The novel, Mother Moth, tells the story of an encounter with the archetypal fairy tale themes of love, death and the nature of evil.

Illustrated by Adrian’s

wife, Mrs Francesca Bell, the story follows the adventures of Elspeth Willows in the magical realm as she struggles to outwit a ruthless witch.

At the launch event,

four cellos, decorated by Francesca, will play the music that became Elspeth’s story.


Cello tutor launches fantasy book at The Entrance Gallery

Wyong Regional Chronicle - November 8, 2012 - P19 Out & About

The fourth annual ChromeFest car show was held at Memorial Park, The Entrance, from Friday, October 26, to

Sunday, October 28.“It was a huge success

with over 550 show cars on display in Memorial Park and throughout The Entrance,” said The Entrance Town Centre Management’s events coordinator Ms Donna Judge.

“All indications from the car fraternity say ChromeFest next year will be bigger placing this festival as a possible leader in grass roots car shows in NSW if not Australia,” said Ms Judge.

An estimated crowd of over 55,000 visited The Entrance for the

three day festival, with visitors from as far as Queensland, Victoria and South Australia in attendance.

There were three stages of entertainment available to guests, which featured live bands, dancers and DJs.

There were also over 65 stalls from retro to food outlets displaying their products during the weekend.

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Wyong Regional Chronicle - November 8, 2012 - P211 Sport

Mingara Athletics Club has received an $18,000 community grant from Wyong Council to purchase electronic timing equipment for the club.

Champion of Club Champions Pairs fi nal held at The Entrance

The fi nal of the Zone 15 Champion of Club Champions Pairs was held at the The Greens, The Entrance, on Sunday, October 7.

Ettalong duo of Aron Sherriff (skip) and Lee Trethowan (lead) defeated Terrigal’s David Neilson (skip) and Jeff Watson (lead).

In a low scoring game that saw Terrigal win 10 ends for one shot plus two twos and a three, it was the Ettalong pair’s bigger end-scores of four’s on ends 11 and 17 and two twos that kept them in touch until the 20th end when the Terrigal skip pulled off a conversion shot resulting in a three, putting his team ahead 17-15.

On the next end Terrigal sensed victory as they crowded the jack with superb draw shots and were holding three, forcing Sherriff to drive at the head which propelled the jack out of the rink to kill the end.

On the last end, and two shots behind on the scorecard, Ettalong moved the jack to be holding two, then Sherriff added another shot and it was up to the Terrigal skip to somehow draw the shot or at least cut out two Ettalong bowls.

But it wasn’t to be,

as David agonisingly watched his last bowl fail to change the head and Aron elected to not play his last bowl and so claimed a one shot win, 18-17.

Aron Sherriff and Lee Trethowan will now join The Greens’ Phil Flippence to represent Zone 15 at the State Champion of Club Champions Singles and Pairs Competition at Austral Bowling Club in November.

Media release, 8 Oct 2012Bob Bourke,

Bowls Central Coast Zone 15 Aron Sherriff (skip) and Lee Trethowan (lead)

Athletics club receives grant for timing equipment

The electronic timing equipment would allow the Tumbi Umbi based club to host special

athletic events which would attract athletes from across the state to track meets.

Local athletes would also be able to register national qualifying times at their home track rather

than travelling to athletic events outside the region.

Mingara Athletics Club president Mr Greg Ashe said the purchase of the equipment was a joint community effort and Council’s Community Matching Fund grant helped the Club and its supporters to realise their goal.

“ C o u n c i l ’ s contribution capped off fi ve years of working with local businesses such as Halley and Mellowes and Mingara Recreation Club to raise the target amount,” said Mr Ashe.

“We were also able to purchase the equipment from Brook Group, a local Ourimbah supplier, so there was a really strong sense of the local community supporting the Club and our athletes.”

The grant is part of Council’s Community Matching Fund program, which is aimed at bringing community groups together to realise goals and benefi t community-driven initiatives.

Council mayor Cr Doug Eaton, who will offi cially launch the new equipment on Saturday, November 10, said the Club and its local supporters should be proud of working together to achieve its goals.

“It is important to remember and appreciate that the process of bringing together a community to complete a project is as important as

the project itself,” said Cr Eaton.

“This is a great example of what can be achieved when community members come together to realise goals and initiatives within their neighbourhood.

“I look forward to

seeing the fi rst Central Coast athlete post a qualifying time for international competition with this new timing equipment.”


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SaturdayNovember 10

Free SbA Hub S k a t e b o a r d i n g Workshop, Wyong Youth Centre, 10am to 12pm

SundayNovember 11

Cello tutor Adrian Bell’s performance, The Entrance Gallery SaturdayTuesdayNovember 13

Oasis Youth Centre Volunteer information session, Wyong

SaturdayNovember 17

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Chicken Keeping Workshop at Buttonderry Waste Management Facility, Jilliby, 1pm to 3pm

WednesdayNovember 21

The Wyong Regional Chamber of Commerce free business seminar,

Wyong Council function roomThursdayNovember 22

Natural Cleaning Workshop at Buttonderry Waste Management Facility, Jilliby and Old Primary School, Wyong, 11am to 1.30pm

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ThursdayDecember 13

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P22 - Wyong Regional Chronicle - November 8, 2012P2Sport

TIDE CHART(Fort Denison)

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

In view of the variations caused by local conditions and meteorological effects, these times are approximate and must be considered as a guide only. They are not to be relied on for critical depth calculations for safe navigation.

Actual times of High and Low Water may occur before or after the times indicated

LAT 33° 51’ S - LONG 151° 14’ E - TIME ZONE - 1000Times and Heights(m) of high and low waters

Add one hour to the times below when Daylight Saving is in force

Time - Height(m) Time - Height(m) Time - Height(m)

SAT - 170402 0.371032 1.931716 0.162320 1.38

SUN - 180459 0.441127 1.831815 0.24

MON - 190020 1.340559 0.521223 1.711913 0.31

FRI - 160309 0.310939 1.991620 0.102223 1.43

MON - 120621 1.741245 0.271845 1.53

FRI - 090355 1.330950 0.611559 1.432224 0.39

TUE - 200122 1.320703 0.581323 1.582011 0.38

TUE - 130042 0.260708 1.861338 0.171937 1.53

SAT - 100446 1.461053 0.511657 1.472310 0.33

WED - 210225 1.330813 0.621428 1.462105 0.43

WED - 140129 0.250757 1.951431 0.102031 1.51

THU - 150217 0.270847 2.001525 0.082127 1.47

THU - 220326 1.370924 0.631531 1.382155 0.46

SUN - 110534 1.601150 0.391751 1.512356 0.29

THU - 080258 1.240842 0.681455 1.412134 0.45

Issue 040October 18, 2012 Your independent local sports newspaper - 4325 7369

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Daniel McBreen’s classy 70th

minute strike ensured the Central Coast Mariners won their fi rst home game of the season 1-0 over Perth Glory at Bluetongue Stadium on Sunday, October 14.

Having come on just seven minutes earlier for hardworking young marksman Mitchell Duke, McBreen fi red past former Mariners’ custodian Danny Vukovic to earn the home team a narrow, but ultimately deserved victory.

In front of 9,192 fans, the Mariners looked resplendent in all pink kits as they ran out in perfect conditions for football at Gosford’s idyllic bayside arena.

Their one-off look was to help promote Pink Ribbon Day to be held on Monday, October 22, and seemed to win the support of the home faithful with hundreds of afi cionados arriving at the ground decked out in their own unique pink attire.

The opening half of the game was a tussle, with neither side able to craft many clear cut opportunities to open the scoring.

Veteran defender Patrick Zwaanswijk had a good chance to open his account for the season and put the Mariners ahead, however, his low drive from a free kick in the 23rd minute was well saved by Vukovic.

In the 32nd minute, it

was Glory who were on the attack via another former Mariners favourite Dean Heffernan.

Sharp goalkeeping from Mathew Ryan, however, thwarted the Perth raid.

Just before the half-time break, impressive defender Trent Sainsbury headed over the cross bar from a Mile Sterjovski free kick.

The second stanza was a more entertaining affair, with the pace quickening and both teams looking more likely to break the deadlock.

Sterjovski was proving an infl uential fi gure against his former Club as he combined down the right side with Duke on numerous occasions.

But in the 68th minute, all nearly went awry for the home team.

A lapse in concentration by captain John Hutchinson let in the Glory who powered forward, however, Sainsbury’s timely intervention halted the Glory counter attack and spared Hutchinson’s blushes in his 150th Hyundai A-League appearance.

Having stopped a goal down one end, Sainsbury proved infl uential in McBreen’s winner just two minutes later.

The Western Australian born youngster fi red a pinpoint pass to the former Falkirk and York City man, who controlled with his left foot before fi ring home with his right.

McBreen lapped up his fi ne fi nish, celebrating in style as he pumped his

chest and ran to rejoice with the fans in Bluetongue’s western grandstand.

Despite a few late half chances, McBreen’s goal proved to be all the home team needed to ensure they claimed their fi rst win of the 2012-13 Hyundai A-League campaign.

Post-match, Mariners’ boss Graham Arnold said he was pleased that his team showed improvement from their round one draw against A-League new boys Western Sydney Wanderers.

“Last week was probably a fi ve and today was about a

six [out of 10],” Arnold said.“We can do much better

and we have to do much better.

“The standard of the A-League is going up and we need to go up with it.

“I don’t want us to be in form in October, we weren’t last year.

“We build into the season and it’s important that we’re fi t and we grind out results and we’re strong defensively.”

Arnold also shared his delight with the performance of 20 year old defender Sainsbury.

“A lot of people were worried and concerned when we lost Alex Wilkinson but I have a lot of faith in Australian youngsters and Trent Sainsbury who has been with us for two years has had to sit back and be patient.

“He has learnt the ropes off ‘Wilko’ (Wilkinson) and Patrick (Zwaanswijk) and I thought today he was superb,” he said.

Arnold said he believed the Mariners would have to lift again against northern foes Newcastle Jets on Saturday, October 20, when

the two teams meet in an F3 Derby at Hunter Stadium.

“We will have to go up another couple of levels because I thought Newcastle were very good against Sydney in a wonderful spectacle.

“It’s still a work in progress and we will only get better,” said Arnold.

Central Coast Mariners: 1. Mathew Ryan (Gk), 3. Joshua Rose, 4. Pedj Bojic, 6. Patrick Zwaanswijk, 7. John Hutchinson (c), 9. Bernie Ibini, 10. Tomas Rogic (5. Zachary Anderson 90+3’), 16. Trent Sainsbury, 18. Nick Montgomery, 19. Mitchell Duke (2. Daniel McBreen 63’), 21. Mile Sterjovski (8. Adriano Pellegrino 78’)

Substitutes not used: 20. Justin Pasfi eld (Gk)

Yellow Cards: Zwaanswijk 35’, Bojic 60’

Red Cards: NilPerth Glory: 1. Danny

Vukovic (Gk), 3. Seb van den Brink, 4. Billy Mehmet, 7. Jacob Burns (c), 8. Dean Heffernan (12. Ryo Nagai 76’), 10. Liam Miller, 13. Travis Dodd, 14. Steven McGarry (6. Nick Ward 79’), 19. Joshua Risdon, 21. Scott Jamieson, 23. Michael Thwaite

Substitutes not used: 5. Steve Pantaledis, 39. Devon Spence (Gk)

Yellow Cards: Thwaite 12’, Burns 23’, Mehmet 81’, Miller 90’

Red Cards: NilAttendance: 9,192Bluetongue Central

Coast StadiumReferee: Jarred Gillett

McBreen ensures fi rst home match victory

by Central Coast Mariners media

See inside for the full Central Coast Sevens program

Bernie Ibini watches as Perth’s Jacob Burns misses the ballSee the back page for more images of the Central Coast Mariners clash with Perth Glory

Photos: ValsPix

Issue 039October 4, 2012 Your independent local sports newspaper - 4325 7369

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Avoca Beach won the 2012

First Grade Rugby Union Premiership when they defeated Kariong at Morry Breen Oval by 28 points to 14 on Saturday, September 22.

Avoca Beach was the better team on the day and the win saw them gain another First Grade Premiership.

The fi rst 15 minutes of the match proved a real struggle with both teams testing each other out with a series of forward exchanges but neither team was making any signifi cant inroads.

If anything, it was Kariong who dominated territory during that time.

They spent a lot of time in the Avoca Beach half.

This gained a result for them in the 12th minute when their prop and captain Shannon Beavan made a 20 metre run to crash over adjacent to the posts.

It was the start that Kariong wanted.

The try was converted and Kariong had jumped to an early 7-0 lead.

Avoca Beach responded two minutes later when their winger Matt Maloney kicked a penalty goal to reduce the lead to 7-3.

This remained the score for much of the remainder of the fi rst half.

Both teams had their chances and both teams had periods of attack but good defence from the opposing team saw all attacking movements come to nothing.

It was certainly developing into a war of

attrition with neither team able to gain the edge.

Kariong had long periods of possession and at times Avoca Beach could just not get their hands on the ball.

The best players for each of the teams at this stage gave it their all.

Prop Shannon Beavan was leading from the front and everywhere in attack and defence.

Halfback Scott Hanley was playing well and was scheming to gain the upper hand.

Avoca Beach was being led around the paddock by lock Adam Winter who was having one of his best games for the club.

He made several surges in the fi rst half to get his team on the go forward.

He was well supported by prop Luke Sheridan.

The game had developed into a stalemate on the scoreboard but Avoca

Beach got closer and then moved ahead with two late penalty goals in the fi rst half.

In the 34th minute, and then just before half time Matt Maloney kicked two penalty goals for Avoca to take the lead at the halftime break by 9-7.

The second half continued in much the same vein as what was observed in the fi rst half.

Kariong had long periods of possession but couldn’t make the break through and get across the line.

Dogged defence by Avoca Beach simply shut them out.

The difference in the second half however was the good performance of the Avoca Beach outside backs.

Half Justin Staben and inside centre Dan Reihana were able to get the ball wide and the Avoca Beach outside backs proved dangerous every time they

touched the ball.Both wingers Tom

Murphy and Matt Maloney made incisive runs, and the pace of Jacob Briggs was always on show.

Firstly a turnover of possession in the 10th minute of the half saw Avoca Beach fi ve-eight Mitch Graham go to the blind before passing to winger Matt Maloney who raced to the line for a try.

This try was converted by Maloney himself and Avoca Beach had moved to a handy 16 points to 7 lead, but Kariong were not to be outdone.

They quickly responded with their second try.

A forward surge by Kariong saw the ball go to the blindside and with the ball in the hands of fullback Derrick Peachey, he raced 20 metres across fi eld to score near the posts.

The conversion of this try

saw the score line at Avoca Beach 16 Kariong 14 and the match was certainly on.

It was at this stage that Kariong could have taken the lead.

Kariong fi ve-eight Mitchell Clay made a break before passing to his winger with the line open but the dropped ball saw a chance go begging.

From the 20th minute of this half for the next fi ve minutes Kariong gave it their all to break through.

They took a tighthead at the scrum, but several dropped balls and wrong options cost them in achieving their aim.

It was the determined Avoca Beach defence that was the telling factor.

Having gained a penalty close to their own line, halfback Justin Staben showed quick thinking by taking an immediate tap and racing forward.

The ball was passed to supporting fullback Jacob Briggs who showed exceptional pace and outshone the Kariong defence to race 65 metres to score near the corner.

It was the turning point of the second half.

Avoca Beach were now leading by 21 points to 14 in what was proving an exhilarating second half of Grand Final rugby.

This try in the 28th minute of the second half placed Avoca Beach in a good position.

Kariong did hit back with some good play through loose forwards Afele Tongia and Sone Taito but there was to be no result on the scoreboard.

Avoca Beach also made further inroads.

Winger Tom Murphy was strong and made several telling runs during this period.

The Grand Final was cemented in the fi nal few minutes of the game when Avoca Beach prop Luke Sheridan made a big run and crashed over near the posts for the winning try.

This try was converted and the fi nal score of Avoca Beach 28 Kariong 14 was reached.

It was typical Grand Final rugby with no holds barred.

Both teams gave it their all but it was Avoca Beach who were the stronger on the day.

Avoca Beach had won their eighth First Grade Premiership in the last 10 years.

This Grand Final was also their 11th successive First Grade Grand Final appearance.

Avoca wins First Grade Rugby Union Premiership

by Larry Thomson

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17 with the fi nal kick of the match.

Henry Taefu scored the try and kicked the winning conversion while Nigel Ah Wong and Laloifi scored Sunnybanks’ other tries.















Barbarians win $20,000 in Sevensby Craig Morgan


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Central Coast M a r i n e r s Youth team

defeated Sydney FC Youth 4-2 in round

three of the National Youth League played in Tuggerah on Sunday, November 4.

A brace by senior

striker Adam Kwasnik combined with Oliver Bozanic’s opener and an own goal from junior Sky Blues defender

Aaron Calver ensured John McLafferty’s men continued their perfect start to the 2012-13 NYL campaign.

Sydney’s goals came via a double to skipper Peter Triantis

It took Mariners Youth three minutes to take the lead.

Bozanic unleashed a left foot drive from just inside the box that gave Sydney custodian Anthony Bouzanis no chance.

McLafferty’s boys

extended their advantage 25 minutes in.

Adriano Pellegrino’s in-swinging corner was met purposefully by Kwasnik and the marksman made no mistake in heading home from the edge of the six-yard box.

Brian Dene’s Sydney team got a goal back less than 60 seconds later.

Captain Triantis fi red a strong drive past Luke Turnbull to bring his side back into the contest.

Mariners Youth restored their two goal buffer just moments before half-time when Calver inadvertently directed the ball into the back of his own net following strong Mariners play down the right.

McLafferty’s men were up 4-1 when Kwasnik scored his second goal on 56 minutes.

Combining with

midfi elder Anthony Caceres who was making his competitive return from injury, Kwasnik skipped through the heart of the junior Sky Blues defence before sliding a fi nish past Bouzanis.

Sydney scored another from 12 yards through Triantis after referee Adrian Arndt pointed to the spot following Aaron Peterson’s foul just inside the area on 71 minutes.

But Triantis’ second proved to be the last goal scoring moment of the match as the junior Mariners secured a victory at the Central Coast Mariners Centre of Excellence.

Central Coast Mariners Youth play their next match away to Adelaide United Youth on Saturday, November 10.

Media release, 4 Nov 2012Ben O’Neill,

Central Coast Mariners Football Club

Mariners’ Youth defeat Sydney FC in Tuggerah

Opetaia awarded Male Athlete of the Yearat Academy awards night

The Central Coast Academy of Sport

(CCAS) Scholarship, Graduation and Awards Night was held at Mingara Recreation Club on Monday, November

5, with Jai Opetaia of Watanobbi winning Male Athlete of The Year.

Opetaia was selected as Australia’s youngest ever boxer for the London Olympic Games.

Turning 17 only weeks

prior to the Opening Ceremony for London 2012, Opetaia became the youngest ever boxer in Australia’s Olympic history.

Over 400 people attended the staging of the eighth annual awards

evening, which also paid tribute to coaching and volunteer performances throughout the year.

The Chairman’s award was given to Oliver Rolliard for his versatility in playing fi ve different positions in basketball.

The Ray Sandell Award for Exceptional Service was presented to Reg Delaney for his 40 year contribution to sport, specifi cally rugby.

Media release, 5 Nov 2012Ray Sandell,

Central CoastAcademy of Sport Jai Opetaia

Wyong Regional Chronicle - November 8, 2012 - P23 Sport

Yokoyama was the sole entrant from Kido-Mingara, fi ghting in both the junior and senior men’s 60kg division.

In the Under-20 junior men’s division, Liam won his preliminary matches by full point scores, throwing his fi rst opponent for a wazzari (half point) score with a sode tsurikomi goshi and fi nishing him off by holding him down for the win.

Yokoyama’s second match lasted only a short

time before his superior grip fi ghting and stand up judo resulted in his opponent being thrown with a well-executed high shoulder throw for ippon and an instant full point win.

In the fi nals, Yokoyama won with a morote seio nage in the fi rst few seconds of the match to take the Junior Men’s 60kg gold medal.

Yokoyama faced off against a much older opponent from Victoria in the fi nal beginning

with some grip fi ghting to establish who would be the more dominant of the two players.

Yokoyama took the fi ght to his opponent attacking with foot sweep combinations and scoring with minor points.

Toshiyuki “Liam” Yokoyama was named the 2012 South Australian International Open 60kg Junior and Senior Men champion.

Media release, 29 Oct 2012Peter Acciari,

Kido-Mingara Judo

Liam Yokoyama from Kido Mingara Judo Academy won two gold medals at the 2012 South Australian International Open Championships in Adelaide on Saturday, October 13.

Liam wins two gold medals in Judo Championships

Liam Yokoyama in the blue

Central Coast Sports Federation 2GO Sportstar of the Year Awardswill be held at Mingara Recreation Clubon the 17th November 2012, 7pm start

Help celebrate the achievements of our fantastic Central Coast sporting community.Steve Allen will host the evening with a variety of categories.

www.ccsf.org.au

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The award ceremony, hosted by 2GO’s Mr Steve Allen, recognises the achievements of the Central Coast sporting community.

The clubs that have been nominated for Club-Association of the Year include Woy Woy Water Polo Club, Umina Surf Life Saving Club and Terrigal Surf Life Saving Club.

Coach of the Year nominees includes Kim Taylor, Graham Arnold and Michaela Pendleton.

Leisl Tesch, Teigan Van Roosmalen and Rae Anderson have been nominated for the award of Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability.

Event of the Year nominations include the NSW Under-13 State Softball Championships,

Athletics NSW State Road Relays and the Bay to Bay Fun Run and Half Marathon.

The nominees for Junior Sportsperson of the Year include Connor Watson, Jack Cogger, Amber Tauroa, Jake O’Brien and Matthew Graham.

The Masters Sportsperson of the Year nominees includes Paul Lemmon, Neil Fowler and Sandra English.

Shirley Hillman, Kate Thomson and David Unger have been nominated for Offi cial of the Year.

Cobi-Jane Morgan, Mat Ryan, Karina Lee, Tom Slingsby and Timothy Schofi eld have been nominated for Sportsperson of the Year.

The Terrigal Under-19

Board Rescue Team, Mingara Athletics Under-20 800 metres and the Under-14 Boys’ Central Coast Oztag representative teams have been nominated for Team of the Year.

Jeff Vilensky, Paul Zaia and Greg Ashe have been nominated for the Volunteer of the Year award.

Cash and prizes of $20,000 will be shared amongst the 10 categories.

As part of a criterion to be eligible to receive an award, the nominees must currently reside and have resided within the Wyong or Gosford LGA’s for a minimum of 12 months.

Media release, 6 Nov 2012Kevin Dewar, Central Coast

Sports Federation

The Central Coast Sports Federation Sport Star of the Year awards will be held at Mingara Recreation Club on Saturday, November 17.

Sport stars of the year to be named

at Mingara

The Central Coast Marlins’ 17 game winning streak came to an end with a 12-4 loss to Manly at Blacktown International Sports Park on Wednesday, October 3.

The score line did not refl ect the closeness of the game.

The Marlins opened the scoring with a run in the fi rst inning to take an early lead.

The home side hit back

straight away plating a run of their own.

Both teams traded runs in a sea soaring affair until the Manly side took the game away from the Marlins in the seventh inning, scoring eight

runs through some poor pitching and defence from the Marlins side.

Media release, 4 Oct 2012Michael Ashton Central Coast

Marlins Baseball

Marlins lose after 17 game winning streak

Central Coast M a r i n e r s duo Mathew

Ryan, 20, and Tomas Rogic, 19, have been selected in the Qantas Socceroos squad for the international friendly against Korea Republic in Hwaseong on Wednesday, November 14.

Ryan has kept three clean sheets in fi ve Hyundai A-League appearances so far this season, while Rogic dazzled in Central Coast’s 7-2 win over Sydney FC on Saturday, November 3.

The pair will fl y to Korea Republic following the Mariners’ round six A-League clash with Wellington Phoenix in New Zealand on Sunday, November 11.

For Ryan, the call-up to the Qantas Socceroos marks the second time he has been selected for the

full national team.Ryan sat on the bench

as cover for Fulham FC stopper and Qantas Socceroos great Mark Schwarzer when the Socceroos faced Saudi Arabia in Melbourne in February.

The trip to Korea Republic is the fi rst time Rogic has been called up for the Qantas Socceroos, however, like goalkeeper Ryan, midfi elder Rogic has previously donned the green and gold at youth level.

Central Coast Mariners are one of only two Clubs to contribute two players to this Qantas Socceroos squad.

FC Utrecht of the Dutch Eredivise has had midfi elder Tommy Oar and Adam Sarota chosen

for the game.The game against

Korea Republic will be the 25th match between Qantas Socceroos and the Taeguk Warriors at senior men’s international level.

The two sides last met at the Al Gharafa Stadium

in Doha, Qatar, in the group phase of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2011.

On that occasion the two teams played out an enthralling 1-all draw.

The Qantas Socceroos are currently ranked 34th in the FIFA World Rankings while the Korea Republic are 25th.

The Qantas Socceroos are currently in second position in Group B with a win against Iraq (2-1), draws against Oman (0-0) and Japan (1-1) and a loss to Jordan (1-2) at the half way point of the fi nal round of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifi ers.

Korea Republic is at the top of Group A with wins against Qatar (4-1) and Lebanon (3-0), a draw against Uzbekistan (2-2) and a loss to Iran (0-1).

Media release, 7 Nov 2012Ben O’Neill,

Central Coast Mariners Football Club

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