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Wy o n g Council is f i n a l i s i n g

plans to bring the dredge back to The Entrance Channel for the fi rst time since May, 2010.

Council is expecting to move the dredge into the channel by the end of August, where it will remain until the start of October.

The dredge is currently sitting in Wallarah Creek at San Remo, where it was

put back into the water after being removed and transported to Council’s Charmhaven Depot to undergo out of water maintenance.

“The dredging works will involve the removal of anywhere between 30,000 to 80,000 cubic metres of sand from the channel,” said Council’s natural areas operations manager Mr Luke Sulkowski.

“Although it is open at the moment, dredging will mean we can realign the channel and assist in

preventing closure of the channel.

“On this occasion, we will be concentrating on dredging a large section at the southern side of the channel,” said Mr Sulkowski.

The sand spoil collected as a result of the dredging works would be used to renourish the northern side of the channel near Karagi Park and Dunleith Caravan Park at The Entrance North.

“There has been erosion occurring over the last 12

months at this location,” said Mr Sulkowski

“Our fi rst priority is normally to place the sand on The Entrance North Beach, but there is a large beach there at the moment; although we may still revert to placing sand there should we suffi ciently nourish the northern side of the channel.

“Dredging the channel and removing sand not only assists in the tidal interchange between the ocean and the lake, it also

helps to nourish other areas and allow for the establishment of dunes and offshore sand banks to help reduce the potential effects of erosion,” said Mr Sulkowski.

Work is expected to occur six days a week.

“It’s good to see that dredging will again start to realign the channel and help provide closure before the summer season,” said member for Dobell Mr Craig Thomson.

“Council has been doing

a great job managing the channel over many years and I believe the latest works will again improve the amenity of this popular tourism venue,” Mr Thomson said.

Council is currently fi nalising operational matters before setting an offi cial start date for the dredge to return to the channel.

Media releases, 15 Aug 2012Wyong Council Media

David Gardiner, Offi ce of Craig Thomson MP

Dredging plans for The Entrance Channel

The Entrance Channel

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The Peninsula would be guaranteed representation in Gosford Council with the adoption of a ward system, if the Central Coast First group gets its way.

Announcing the group’s policies for the September council elections, Mr Ian Kilpatrick said that Central Coast First was committed to “fair representation of sub-regions” within the Gosford local government area, with “the creation of wards in Gosford Council”.

Mr Kilpatrick said both he and his number two candidate, Ettalong resident Daryl Lynch, were particularly concerned about past Council commitment to the Peninsula.

“The Peninsula has been forgotten by Gosford Council for far too long,” said Mr Kilpatrick.

“We need to see funding committed to improve local roads, kurbing, guttering and drainage.

“Central Coast First is committed to ensuring that the Peninsula receives its fair share of funding.”

If elected to council, Mr Kilpatrick said Central Coast First would implement management plans for Ettalong and Umina beaches, improve local infrastructure, develop entertainment venues for Ettalong, Umina and Woy Woy and encourage local business.

Mr Kilpatrick said the team was focused on jobs, equity for the Peninsula and would have a “can do” attitude in Council.

“Central Coast First is a coalition of independent Coast residents and business owners, nonaligned to the major political parties or vested interest groups,” said Mr Kilpatrick.

“Central Coast First is committed to building a brighter future for the Coast through increased local employment opportunities, while preserving and promoting the Coast lifestyle.

“We have a strong team of local residents and business owners, who live in the area, have families in the area and understand the challenges faced by Coast residents.

“We represent the entire Coast with representatives from the Peninsula to Somersby.

“We are committed to meeting and consulting with the community so that when we get to Council we can get straight to work addressing the issues that really matter,” he said.

Mr Kilpatrick said that Central Coast First was committed to ensuring the provision of a wide range of recreational, social and educational facilities, including a university campus in the Gosford Council precinct; job opportunities; and the provision of appropriate services and recreational facilities for the retired and aged.

Media Release, 16 Aug 2012 Ian Kilpatrick,

Central Coast FirstDaryl Lynch and Ian Kilpatrick,

Peninsula Ward for Gosford Council?

Gosford Council has adopted a design for the upgrade of the Woy Woy Town Centre Wharf.

The council adopted “option two” at its August 7 meeting, after considering fi ve submissions and discussion from specialist council offers.

Council was told that the option offered advantages to local recreational boat owners and fi shermen.

It had an increased mooring area on the fl oating pontoon and foreshore wharf-boardwalk, and an increased fi shing area away from the commercial and high pedestrian traffi c areas.

It also had the ability to add further moorings to fl oating pontoon at the western end similar to “option one” if required in the future.

It also separated passenger and commercial vessels to the eastern end of the proposed pontoon and existing commercial wharf.

The option was one of three that were advertised for public comment after the Woy Woy Town Centre Wharf Concept Report was presented to the council last December.

The report was prepared after a public meeting was held to gather information and to assess the needs of the boating and general community.

A vessel usage investigation

was also undertaken of craft and persons using the wharf.

The study was undertaken with a dollar-for-dollar grant funding from NSW Maritime under the 2009-10 Better Boating Program.

The council is now investigating funding opportunities for the design and construction of Woy Woy Town Centre Wharf in accordance with option two.

At the meeting, the council also

decided to impose a levy of $7000 per year per wharf on vessels with a capacity of 120 passengers or more.

Scenic and tourist cruises that picked up and dropped off passengers from the same wharf would be exempt.

Gosford Labor Crs Jim Macfadyen and Vicki Scott proposed the motion on the basis that it “would deliver upgrades

to wharves on the Peninsula, particularly the commuter facilities at Ettalong and Wagstaffe”.

“This is a similar levy to what is imposed by Pittwater Council,” said Cr Macfadyen.

“Up until this point, Gosford hasn’t received any income for the heavy use of our wharves by private operators.

“At the same time, Council has been incurring expenses year after year for upkeep and maintenance.

“The funds raised will be quarantined for wharf upgrades across the city.

“Top of the list for improvement will be the commuter wharves at Ettalong and Wagstaffe.

“Once the levy is implemented, there will be discussions with the local communities and ferry commuters about what upgrades are needed,” said Cr Macfadyen.

Gosford Council Agenda CIT.34, 7 Aug 2012 Email, 9 Aug 2012

Jim Macfadyen, Gosford Council

‘Option two’ adopted for Woy Woy wharf

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All of the nomination forms for Central Coast Alliance were completed and handed to one of the candidates on Cr Freewater’s ticket to submit while he was in Scotland supporting his son in the world championships of highland dancing.

“This person decided to wait until half an hour before the close of nominations to submit the paperwork and then realised that they hadn’t brought the form with all the candidates’ signatures.

“Subsequently, they went home to look for it and

by the time they got back, nominations had closed.

“Therefore, not only did they not submit the group nomination, they didn’t submit [the forms for] any of the candidates at all.

“That’s it - all over red rover,” said Cr Freewater.

The person handling the nominations for the Central Coast Alliance came into the offi ce of Ducks Crossing Publications shortly after nominations had closed to cancel booked advertising in view of missing the deadline.

He said he was “devastated” in missing the

nominations by one minute and was too upset to make further comment.

Number fi ve on the ticket Mr Jake Cassar said he was disappointed and it was unfortunate it was left until the last half an hour.

“I guess the whole group should take some responsibility to a point.

“It’s remarkable how it could come down to those last few minutes, but rules are rules.

“The real losers in this are the community because I think we had a really, really great team of genuine community leaders that are

out there in the community making a difference.

“Me personally, I’m not deterred from any of the things I’m doing for the environment and social justice,” he said.

Cr Freewater said he had worked hard for the last four years to clean up Gosford Council and had made a pretty good fi st of it.

“I saved Coastal Open Space System (COSS) from getting a recreation zoning that would allow sporting fi xtures and hotels; I got the entrance [to Brisbane Water] dredged so boats wouldn’t get trashed on the rocks; I helped secure Bambara.

“I showed the community that they can stand up to Gosford Council and

expose them.“I also played a major role

in the retiring of the general manager and so now we can make a clean start with a new one.

“My concern is that many of the old councillors will still be there and I believe it would be better if the new Council were to grow out of fresh, fertile soil.

“So with this in mind, please don’t vote Labor, Liberal, Central Coast First or Craig Doyle; you’ll just be throwing the same old fertiliser on the new general manager.

“I think Kate da Costa and Hillary Morris would be excellent councillors if you don’t mind the fact that they’re Greens.

“I’d like to thank all those people in the community that have supported me and written to me or called me to thank me for things I’ve done.

“It was really good to hear people say ‘thank you’.

“I’m just sorry I won’t be there for another term to ‘keep up the good fi ght’,” said Cr Freewater.

He said he would now be able to return to being a marine scientist and spending more time with his family.

Email, 9 Aug 2012 Peter Freewater,

Horsfi eld BayKaitlin Watts, 10 Aug 2012

Jake Cassar, West Gosford

Central Coast Alliance fail to nominate

Central Coast Alliance candidates now unable to stand for Council election

Gosford Cr Peter Freewater has said so long to local government after his nine candidate party failed to submit its nomination forms in time.

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Slingsby wins Olympic gold

by Rod Allen

Tom Slingsby of Gosford won

Australia’s fi rst individual gold medal in the men’s Laser class sailing event at the London 2012 Olympics on Monday, August 6.

Slingsby fi nished how he started the Olympic competition: in total control.

The 27-year-old Gosford boy erased his demons from Beijing, where he also entered the Olympics as a raging favourite, only to fi nish in a disappointing 22nd place.

This time it went to script as he made the blue water of Weymouth his own, totally dominating the event with four wins and three seconds from the ten fl eet

races.“The Olympics is a

dream,” said Slingsby. “It is the pinnacle of the

sport and right now I am the happiest man on the planet.

“This is the best feeling in the world.

“I worked for 12 years to get to here and I put everything I had into it.

“Last time, I put in so

much hard work and came away with nothing, and this time I put in more work and look at me now,” said Slingsby.

Slingsby, who started sailing at the age of eight, said his fi rst gold medal had him deeply back in love with sailing and looking forward to the future.

“If I did not do well at this Olympics I would have

hung up the shoes,” said Slingsby.

“I am so proud to have done it with (my family) watching,” said Slingsby.

Parents Mavis and David, his twin sisters, girlfriend and another half a dozen close friends were perched on the Nothe with another 20,000 spectators cheering him on.

Kontides had to beat

Slingsby by six places in the ten-boat medal race to turn his certain silver, the fi rst medal for Cyprus for any sport, into gold.

Slingsby fi nished the medal race a tactical ninth.

More Olympic Stories inside

Photo: REUTERS/Pascal Lauener

Your independent community newspaper - Ph: 4325 7369 Issue 2August 20, 2012

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Wy o n g Council is f i n a l i s i n g

plans to bring the dredge back to The Entrance Channel for the fi rst time since May, 2010.

Council is expecting to move the dredge into the channel by the end of August, where it will remain until the start of October.

The dredge is currently sitting in Wallarah Creek at San Remo, where it was

put back into the water after being removed and transported to Council’s Charmhaven Depot to undergo out of water maintenance.

“The dredging works will involve the removal of anywhere between 30,000 to 80,000 cubic metres of sand from the channel,” said Council’s natural areas operations manager Mr Luke Sulkowski.

“Although it is open at the moment, dredging will mean we can realign the channel and assist in

preventing closure of the channel.

“On this occasion, we will be concentrating on dredging a large section at the southern side of the channel,” said Mr Sulkowski.

The sand spoil collected as a result of the dredging works would be used to renourish the northern side of the channel near Karagi Park and Dunleith Caravan Park at The Entrance North.

“There has been erosion occurring over the last 12

months at this location,” said Mr Sulkowski

“Our fi rst priority is normally to place the sand on The Entrance North Beach, but there is a large beach there at the moment; although we may still revert to placing sand there should we suffi ciently nourish the northern side of the channel.

“Dredging the channel and removing sand not only assists in the tidal interchange between the ocean and the lake, it also

helps to nourish other areas and allow for the establishment of dunes and offshore sand banks to help reduce the potential effects of erosion,” said Mr Sulkowski.

Work is expected to occur six days a week.

“It’s good to see that dredging will again start to realign the channel and help provide closure before the summer season,” said member for Dobell Mr Craig Thomson.

“Council has been doing

a great job managing the channel over many years and I believe the latest works will again improve the amenity of this popular tourism venue,” Mr Thomson said.

Council is currently fi nalising operational matters before setting an offi cial start date for the dredge to return to the channel.

Media releases, 15 Aug 2012Wyong Council Media

David Gardiner, Offi ce of Craig Thomson MP

Dredging plans for The Entrance Channel

The Entrance Channel

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Wy o n g C o u n c i l

unanimously voted to progress a planning proposal to rezone 88 hectares in the North Wyong Industrial Park from industrial land to a Business Enterprise Zone, at an ordinary council meeting on

Wednesday, August 8.Council will ask the

State Government to determine a Gateway for the project and will then put the proposal out for public consultation.

The proposal was met with broad approval from councillors and was described as a great step forward for Wyong, which would create a point of difference, generate

more employment and complement nearby residential development.

Should it go ahead, the rezoning will change the character of the area, with more offi ce-type buildings than industrial-

type buildings.The applicant is

looking at developing an IT business park complete with bike paths that also has easy access through to Warnervale station.

Council planners will

review the proposed design of buildings and how they present to the highway, with the applicant seeking heights of up to fi ve storeys.

They will also look at fl ood management, plans

for existing wetland areas, setbacks from highways and other factors as Council progresses the rezoning.

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The Australian Government’s attempts to

return illegals to their ports of embarkation in Indonesia are being vigorously rejected by the Indonesian authorities.

Efforts by ships of the Royal Australian Navy to turn these unseaworthy craft around are being thwarted by these illegals who threaten to scuttle them.

By scuttling their boats, the smugglers are well aware that all on board will be classed as shipwrecked mariners ,and under International Maritime Law, must be

rescued by any ship in the area.

Classed as shipwrecked mariners, the rescuers then become responsible for them, a loophole the people smugglers well know and exploit to their advantage.

To prevent this, the Australian Government must demand that the Indonesian authorities prevent anyone from going to sea on these unseaworthy vessels, and if need be, condemn and impound the vessels outright.

Not only are these boast frighteningly overcrowded, uninsured and unsanitary, but their life saving, wireless communications, fresh water and catering facilities are either inadequate or non-existent.

Under manned by unskilled crew, these totally unseaworthy vessels, underpowered and ill equipped for deep sea travel, would never be allowed to leave our ports in that condition; most probably, they would be impounded by Australian authorities and burnt.

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Wy o n g C o u n c i l has shown

its commitment to supporting local business development through its sponsorship of the Central Coast Business Excellence Awards, held on Saturday, August 18.

The annual awards acknowledge Central Coast business leaders in innovation, product development, enterprise, sustainability and overall business success.

Council’s economic and property development manager Mr Brett Phillips said sponsorship of the Business Excellence Awards demonstrated

Council’s commitment to strengthening the region’s economy and increasing sustainable, employment-generating opportunities for local residents.

“Council is focussed on the long-term support, nurturing and promotion of the many businesses looking to expand and develop in the Central Coast, and is committed

to securing further business investment to the region,” Mr Phillips said.

“Council is proud to support local businesses that are leading the way for the region and the Awards are a fantastic opportunity to showcase the skills, business acumen and innovation that the Central Coast has to offer.”

Council has sponsored the Excellence in e-Business in recognition of the growth opportunities afforded by the rollout of the National Broadband Network

(NBN) in the region.“With the introduction

of the NBN, there is enormous potential for emerging e-businesses on the Central Coast,” said Mr Phillips.

“Council has worked with a range of government and regional economic development agencies to make the Central Coast a priority for the NBN rollout, and we will continue to work with local businesses to take advantage of its capabilities.”

Central Coast Business Excellence Awards director Mr Kerry

Ruffels said the awards recognised the maturity of the region’s business community and were indicative of the quality and exceptional standards of local businesses.

“The Central Coast is truly becoming synonymous with business ingenuity and excellence,” Mr Ruffels said.

“We’re excited to provide an event that applauds the region’s business achievements.”

Media release, 10 Aug 2012Wyong Council Media

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and increased pet registrations appear to be gaining ground, according to a report from Wyong Council’s pet care facility.

There was a continuation of a three-year downward trend in the number of animals

arriving at the facility.The number of animals

re-united with their owners over the 2011-12 fi nancial year reached its highest level ever, jumping by 123 animals to 854 successful reunions; and the percentage of animals re-homed with new owners jumped from 79 to 86 per cent.

Overall, the number of animals saved in the

2011-12 fi nancial year by Council’s Animal Care Facility was 86 per cent, or 1581 animals.

Of those euthanized, 11 per cent were restricted breeds, feral animals, suffering illness, disease or injury, or deemed unsuited for re-homing due to temperament.

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Police have charged a woman with

the assault of an ambulance paramedic at Wyong Hospital on Sunday, August 12.

At approximately 2am, police from Tuggerah Lakes Local Area Command were called to an alleged assault of a 35-year-old female ambulance paramedic.

Ambulance offi cers were helping an

intoxicated 16-year-old boy when his mother became abusive towards them and allegedly spat twice at the paramedic.

Police were called and arrested the 35-year-old woman who allegedly became violent, spitting at one offi cer and head butting another.

Meanwhile, the woman’s sons breached the emergency department triage area and caused a major disturbance.

The woman and two males were taken to Wyong Police Station.

The woman was charged with assault (two counts), assault occasioning actual bodily harm, assault occasioning actual bodily harm on police and intimidation of police, before being bailed to appear in Wyong Local Court on Wednesday, September 5.

Media release, 12 Aug 2012NSW Police Media

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Wy o n g C o u n c i l closed part

of the Pacifi c Highway at Kangy Angy between 7.30am and 4.30pm, on Sunday, August 19, to remove dead trees.

The Highway was closed between Fowlers Rd to Old Tuggerah Rd.

“We need to remove these dead trees because they pose a potential threat to motorists,” Council’s Roads and Stormwater manager Mr Andrew Pearce said.

“Because of the size and proximity of the trees to the road, it was necessary to close the entire road to through traffi c.

Mr Pearce said works were carried out on a Sunday to minimise the inconvenience to the community.

The trees removed will be recycled as part of Council’s upcoming Estuary Management Plan (EMP) stream bank rehabilitation work at Ourimbah Creek.

This will result in savings in supply costs for the EMP project and

savings in disposal costs of the dead trees, and forms part of Council’s strategy to use sustainable

practices and reduce waste wherever possible.

Media release, 15 Aug 2012Wyong Council Media

Pacifi c Highway closed for removal

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Rate payers are entitled to make an adverse inference on the fact that currupt Gosford Council is still in place!

On Monday August 30 2010, at Ourimbah, while talking with NSW’s fi rst law offi cer, the then Attorney General and Minister John Hatzistergos, I raised for the second time, my often published allegations.

He looked uncomfortable after considering what is being read by informed people on the Woy Woy Peninsula and across NSW. Perhaps this is because three years ago, I amplifi ed my concerns about a corrupt consent authority, Gosford City Council, abusing due process to now include misleading the NSW State Coroner in his public inquiry into the deaths of fi ve people in Piles Creek at Somersby.

The council allowed the coroner to understand that council had no knowledge or experience in the use or application of concrete to protect the structural integrity of corrugated steel pipes used in the Gosford Local Government Area.

We expect our politicians to exercise their infl uence in the best interest of their constituents.

Minister Hatzistergos tried to fl ick my concerns toward the legal process.

I explained to him my understanding of the separation of powers and how I felt it was more effective for me to keep these corruption allegations against Gosford City Council and State government in front of the court of public opinion where voters remain able to consider how so many politicians like him, on both sides of parliament, seemed intent on keeping hidden what the corrupt council has done.

I explained to retired Minister Hatzistergos that it was always within his power to take these often published political allegations, which I insist on identifying as political sins against the people, to the political arena and then pursue them later in another place.

There are many Ministries involved including Central Coast, Planning, Local Government and the high offi ce of NSW Premier. All of them enjoy the Ministerial prerogative to correct the political sins against the people which they have all presided over.

The truth will continue to be kept in the public eye ‘till well into 2014.

The corrupt Gosford City Council, an elected corporate entity governed by

ten politicians, many of whom are tied politically to state level politicians, tried to stand over my father and trick him into applying for a change of use on his property.

The council did abuse due process when it accepted a development application which was misleading in no small way.

Councillors did resolve to use public money pursuing a legal avenue not open to council at the time.

The State Coroner was misled during his inquiry into the deaths of fi ve people.

While there is no statute of limitations on allegations of corruption, politicians identifi ed by their insistent refusal to protect the rights and interest of their constituents, identify themselves for all to see as part of this political legal conundrum, by nominating again.

Another Local Council election has come around since the corrupt Gosford City Council began trying to stand over my father and trick him into applying for a change of use on his Umina property way back in 2000. Ten Labor people have nominated asking for voters to give their votes in trust at the ballot box. None of them as individuals and certainly none of the parties involved are willing to address the fact that the two parties not much preferred, their party members generally and politicians across the board, continue to accommodate the existence of the corrupt Gosford City Council which they jockey to join.

Former NSW Attorney General Labor Minister John

Hatzistergos (on the right) and his assistant Laurie Glanfi eld,

consider pages of widely circulated full and double

page ads which highlighted allegations of systemic corruption identifying

Gosford City Council as the culprit. There has already been months of advertising

alledging our politicians are happy accommodating the documented political sins

against the people.For almost 10 years I have made my complaints very

public business only to have political all sorts from the

top down pretend they don’t understand they are part of

the problem.

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Labor candidate for Wyong Council Mr

David Mehan said the NSW Minister for Local Government Mr Don Page has all but confi rmed that the O’Farrell Government was planning to merge local councils after local government elections.

“The O’Farrell Government has repeatedly claimed it is opposed to forced amalgamations, but the Minister has given his clearest indication yet that he wants to merge

councils across Sydney,” Mr Mehan said.

“The O’Farrell Government must come clean about their plans for local councils.

“Labor on the Coast is opposed to the

amalgamation of Gosford and Wyong Councils.

“We support continued co-operation between the two councils to improve local services.

“Mr Page has confi rmed the O’Farrell

Government thinks there are too many councils, but he has not said which councils he thinks should be merged.

“On radio program 2UE on Tuesday, August 14, Minister Page said: “We have way too many councils, I agree,” said Mr Mehan.

“Given local government elections are near, Mr Page should come out and tell voters which councils he thinks should be merged, or commit to letting elected councils serve for the next four years.”

Media release, 14 Aug 2012David Mehan, Labor

Candidate for Wyong Shire

Labor candidate opposescouncil amalgamation

Police have charged a man after he

allegedly tried to start a fi re at a service station in Toukley on Thursday, August 9.

At approximately 8.30pm, the attendant

closed and secured the service station at the intersection of Fravent St and Main Rd, Toukley.

As the attendant drove from the forecourt, he passed a group of four people and one allegedly struck his car.

The attendant returned and after allegedly being spat on through an open window, got out of his car and became involved in an altercation with the group.

The 39-year-old service station attendant

ran to the nearby Toukley Police Station, spoke with offi cers and returned to the service station.

Police allege that a 22-year-old man removed the petrol pump from a bowser and attempted to ignite the fuel with a lighter.

Offi cers approached the man and arrested him without incident taking him to Wyong Police Station.

The Wentworth Falls man was charged with attempted damage to property by fi re, and behave in an offensive manner.

He was granted conditional bail to appear at Wyong Local Court on Wednesday, September 5

Police investigations into the matter continue.

Media release, 10 Aug 2012NSW Police Media

Man charged over attempted service station

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An area of native bush land has been

protected for future generations in a partnership between the Salvation Army and Hunter-Central Rivers Catchment M a n a g e m e n t Authority at their new rehabilitation centre at Dooralong.

The Salvation Army has signed a Property Vegetation Plan (PVP) covering almost 50 hectares and ensuring the protection of bush land at the site in perpetuity.

Funding has been made available through the CMA from the Australian Government’s Caring for our Country, as part of a joint project with Wyong Council

to help improve water quality management and environmental outcomes for the Tuggerah Lakes and its catchment.

A PVP is a voluntary agreement between the landholder and the CMA and secures areas of high quality vegetation for conservation and rehabilitation.

This partnership is signifi cant due to the larger size of the project, the range of important environmental qualities at the site and benefi ts this would bring to the overall aims of the rehabilitation centre.

“The PVP also contains a number of important threatened plants and animals and three Endangered Ecological Communities (EECs),” said CMA’s vegetation

Dooralong native bush land protected

Major Jeanette Stoltenberg and property manager Peter Scott

and riparian offi cer Mr Dan Keating.

“An EEC is a community of animals and plants considered at risk of extinction, often due to past over-clearing.

“The protection of these EECs within the Property Vegetation Plan will help to ensure their long-term survival.

“Although the bush land has been logged in the past, a signifi cant number of old trees remain within the PVP area.

“These ancient giants are vitally important for habitat.

“The scars of past termite damage or from where large branches have cleaved off the truck in high winds have been slowly transformed into tree hollows by the industrious activity of animals.

“Large forest owls and tree dwelling marsupials need large nesting holes; up to half a metre in diameter to raise their young.

“In NSW, more than 170 animal species are dependent on tree hollows for nesting and shelter.

“The bush land within the Property Vegetation Plan contains many old blackbutts and blue gums, knurled and scarred, containing many tree hollows.

“Taking a closer look, it’s often easy to make out the pattern of claw marks on the trunk, a clear give-away that the

tree is actively used by possums or gliders,” said Mr Keating.

Salvation Army Major Ms Jeanette Stoltenberg said the signing of a PVP was a signifi cant gift to future generations, giving them the opportunity to provide a secure healing sanctuary for the participants in the Salvation Army Bridge Rehabilitation Program.

“Participants will also learn values such as preservation and protection of their environment,” Major Stoltenberg said.

The Bridge Program offers participants the opportunity of a new life for people recovering from a range of addictions, including alcohol, other drugs and gambling.

Through the work therapy component of the program, participants would be taught job skills at the Dooralong property, including how to use outdoor equipment and how to look after and maintain their environment.

“We have been entrusted with God’s Creation; it’s crucial that we get the best outcomes for the community and our environment and that our animals and plants are protected,” said Major Stoltenberg.

Media release, 14 Aug 2012Joanne Hill, Tuggerah Lakes

Hunter-Central Rivers Catchment

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The weed removal project will help this section of Ourimbah Rainforest regenerate, which would not only improve the level of biodiversity but also reduce sediment entering Tuggerah Lakes from Ourimbah Creek.

Twelve years ago, the group were determined to restore old farm paddocks located on approximately 25 hectares of NSW Roads and Maritime Services’ land back to its natural state; a biological hotspot with 190 plant species, 171 types of fungi and 117 bird species

recorded on the site.A comparison of

before and after aerial photographs show the site, once cleared of most trees, now a dense rainforest containing a variety of plants including native orchids such as the Christmas Orchid and rainforest trees including the White Beech, Yellow Ash and Strangler Fig.

Over the years, the Hunter-Central Rivers Management Authority (HCRMA) has partnered with this group in a number of projects, including a recent Incentive Project developed to help the group with weed control.

The HCRMA will continue to provide ongoing support to this group by providing expert advice in the areas of mapping and monitoring.

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Aerial spraying u n d e r t a k e n by a low-

fl ying helicopter on Wednesday, August 15, has attacked the coastal weed bitou bush at Munmorah state conservation area, in a bid to prevent the pest from invading native vegetation in National Parks across the Coast.

The Hunter-Central Rivers Catchment Management Authority (CMA) has joined forces with NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) to ensure local native vegetation in Munmorah State Conservation Area and Wyrrabalong National Park is protected, by aerial

spraying of weeds on coastal dunes and along cliff edges.

Aerial spraying of noxious weeds, such as bitou bush, is a technique used in areas that are hard to access and where there are large expanses of weed.

These areas were targeted as part of a larger program involving over 100 hectares of weed control along the coastal parks.

CMA Catchment Coast and Marine offi cer Mr Rob Carraro said bitou bush was a native of South Africa, declared a noxious weed and was also listed as a weed of national signifi cance.

“We are keen to support the NPWS in any actions that stop this pest from

invading local dunes and smothering native plants,” Mr Carraro said.

“There is an endangered ecological grassland community on the headland in this area that also needs to be protected.”

NPWS Lakes area Manager Ms Bronwyn Conyers said aerial spraying using helicopters provided a number of benefi ts for native vegetation.

“This technique has resulted in a better than 95 per cent control of bitou in a number of our reserves, while native plants are largely unaffected,” Ms Conyers said.

“We use a low concentration herbicide that kills the bitou, an active grower in winter, while

causing minimal damage to native vegetation, which grows slowly in the colder months.

“NPWS has used this technique in the region for 12 years and aerial

spraying every two or three years is one part of our weed management approach.

“We also rely on our staff and landcare volunteers to continue to work on weeds

in our parks and reserves,” Ms Conyers said.

Media release, 15 Aug 2012Maree Whelan, Hunter-

Central Rivers Catchment Management Authority

Aerial weed spraying on coastal dunes and cliff edges

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Co a s t a l R e s i d e n t s Incorporated

has sent a letter to Wyong Council on behalf of a Wyong couple concerning m i s i n f o r m a t i o n regarding Flood Level Planning for construction of a new home on McDonagh Rd.

Andrew and Kerrie Chisholm received approval to construct a new home at McDonagh Rd and, on the advice of Council offi cers, submitted a development application that required a Flood Planning Level of 3.6m AHD.

“This is based on the current one per cent AEP Flood Design Level for Tuggerah Lakes,” said Coastal Residents Incorporated secretary Mr Pat Aiken.

“There is a now substantial additional cost associated with building to this Flood Design Level, which incorporates the NSW Government Benchmark from the NSW State Government Sea Level Rise Policy.

“That Policy projects a sea level rise of 900mm by 2100; 88 years from now.

“Wyong Council does not have any information on its Planning Certifi cates to warn people that properties are affected by development controls related to

building in Sea Level Rise affected areas.

“Gosford Council had the warning message, but it didn’t stop development.

“This is just an example of how inconsistently the State Government’s Sea Level Rise Policy and Legislation is implemented along our coastal areas.

“Only 16 out of more than 50 coastal Councils have implemented this draconian legislation.

“Not only must they build their home to a fl oor level to escape current fl ood predictions, but they must also add another 900mm onto the current Flood Planning Level, which already includes an additional 500mm of freeboard.

“There is no formal

Flood Management Plan in place that has been developed by Wyong Shire Council in accordance with NSW Government Guidelines that would require such development controls or management options for a one per cent AEP Flood Event.

“Additionally, Council offi cers have told Andrew and Kerrie Chisholm that if they apply for a variation to the approved development, they will be required to pay a fee of $1255 together with advertising costs of $285 under Section 96 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act.

“That extraordinary fee is apparently required to change a measurement on a plan.

“When the Chisholm’s

purchased their property there was no indication that Council had introduced a FPL of 3.6m AHD for this property.

“There was a reference to Wyong Council’s policy for Flood Prone Land.

“Wyong Council’s website provides access to F5 Flood Prone Land Development.

“There is no reference within this document that an FPL of 3.6mAHD that includes sea level rise projections is required.

“Now another couple is faced with a battle to build in an area that is affected by current fl ood planning,” said Mr Aiken.

Email, 6 Aug 2012Pat Aiken,

Coastal Residents Incorporated

Residents’ Group claims sea level rise policy is inconsistent

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Bob Graham’s i n d e p e n d e n t team is

running for election for another term as a councillor on Wyong Council in the up and coming Saturday, September 8 election.

“The team is made up of a group of long-time residents of Wyong Shire, all dedicated to fulfi lling their ambition to make Wyong Shire a better place to live, raise a family, work and eventually retire,” said Wyong mayor Cr Bob Graham.

Bob and Lorraine Graham have lived in and served the Wyong community for 33 years,

and their children Raelene and Paul and their six grandchildren still live, work and go to school on the Central Coast.

“I have served on Berkeley Vale Public School Council for 16 years, most of those years as president, I have been a member of the Mariners Football Club Board of Directors since the Mariners creation,” said Cr Graham.

“In my 13 years as a Wyong Shire councillor, I have served fi ve times as mayor and four as deputy, and I believe that my record speaks for itself.

“I personally negotiated and lobbied the Federal Government to obtain the 80.3

million dollars for the now complete Mardi to Mangrove water pipeline, and I was successful in getting the Federal funding of 20 million dollars for the restoration of the Tuggerah Lakes.

“My team and I are seeking support to continue our goal of making Wyong Shire a place to raise your family and eventually retire, and to do this we must encourage investment and development in our area to create the necessary jobs to give the community fi nancial stability that it deserves.

“I am sure that I don’t have to tell you that we have one of the highest unemployment fi gures

in Australia, but we also have up to 40,000 of our Central Coast residents commute on a daily basis to Sydney or Newcastle for work.

“I know that the majority of these folk would prefer to work close to home, and that is one of our primary goals to work to achieve,” said Cr Graham.

Cr Graham’s team consists of professional fi re fi ghter Mr Bob Barton whose family have lived in Wyong for over 60 years; director of Nurses Now Ms Laurinda Pericleous and NSW representative for Bristile Roofi ng Mr Mick Morley.

Media release, 9 Aug 2012Bob Graham, Berkeley Vale

Graham runs for election again

Bob Graham and his election team

Wyong Shire Independents, Cr Greg

Best, A Ward, and Cr Doug Eaton, B Ward, have launched their re-election campaign for Wyong Council.

Cr Best and Cr Eaton said they wanted to build on their achievements in this term of Council, including getting Council’s fi nances under control, boosting road funding and getting new surf clubs built.

“While we have achieved record levels of road funding, including rebuilding Minnesota and Louisiana Rds at Warnervale, many more roads, particularly in our shire’s north, need to be fi xed,” said Cr Best.

“We have made a start with the Performing Arts Centre, with it being DA approved, but now we must ensure it gets built,” said Cr Eaton.

Cr Best and Cr Eaton said stopping restrictions

being placed on property titles for some 20,000 properties in the Shire was the issue they saw as the biggest challenge.

“Staff want to follow many other councils and raise existing fl ood levels another metre due to non-existent sea level rise,” said Cr Best.

“It has no basis, in fact, it would result in plunging property values and insurance premiums skyrocketing; it must be stopped now,” said Cr Eaton.

Other projects they are said to be working on include fi lling in the missing link cycleway and shared pathway between North Entrance and Noraville.

This will provide 30kms of off road paths for safe cycling and walking for the community.

Email, 15 Aug 2012Doug Eaton, WyongGreg Best, Toukley

Councillors launch their re-election campaign

The Liberal Party has announced its A Ward team

for the Wyong Council elections to be held on Saturday, September 8.

The ticket will be headed by local Electorate Offi ce staffer Mr Luke Nayna with his team, including Mr Scott Arneil, Mr Troy Stulz, Ms Karen Drinan and Ms Donna

Anderson.“I am proud to be

leading an energetic local Liberal team that live and work in Wyong Shire,” Mr Nayna said.

“We are committed

to ensuring our area receives the leadership and direction needed as we face the challenges of growth in our region.

“Our focus is opening the door for local investment and local jobs, as well as maintaining infrastructure development as a key priority.

“We want to see a common sense approach that will deliver better roads, better planning controls, better investment and more local jobs.

“My team has hit the ground running.

“We’re out working in the area already.

“We’ve been door

knocking, meeting people on street stalls and meeting with community groups.

“We understand fi rsthand the issues that are important to local residents,” Mr Nayna said.

Media release, 14 Aug 2012Luke Nayna, Liberal Party

Candidate, A Ward

Liberals announce A Ward party

Sue Wynn has achieved much in her fi rst term on Wyong Council. Currently Deputy Mayor, she has fought hard to establish E waste collections, the Community Gardens policy and a $300 000 2 for 1 Council community matching grant fund. Her mission is to see Wyong Shire back in the black fi nancially through responsible and transparent fi scal management.

Deidrie is a long term resident of Ourimbah. One time University Lecturer, she now teaches conservation and land management at Wyong TAFE and runs a family farming enterprise. Deidrie is passionate about the environment, will fi ght to keep public assets in public hands and to protect the future of our agricultural lands and water catchment areas.

Sue Wynn Ward A

Deidrie Jinks Ward B

Sustainable CommunitiesThe Greens and the community, working together, have much to do in Wyong Shire.

Contact details: Sue Wynn ph 4359 1481Web: centralcoast.nsw.greens.org.au

Insist on responsible and transparentfi nancial management. Fight to keep public school and community lands in public hands.Retain the right of Wyong Shire residents and Councillors to have their say about development projects in their own backyards.

Encourage and support community initiatives:- precinct committees, community gardens, landcare groups.Invest more in shared pathways and road verges. Ensure a fair share of playgrounds, sporting fi elds and bushland reserves.Continue to resist all “fracking” for coal seam gas.Create high end, well paid local jobs in the new green economy.Encourage the development of a high speed rail link from Sydney.Promote an Arts precinct for regional cultural infrastructure.Care for our creeks and rivers, retain Wyong’s local biodiversity.

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Wy o n g G r e e n s P a r t y

candidate for A Ward Cr Sue Wynn will stand for re-election in this year’s local government elections alongside B Ward Greens candidate, Ms Deidrie Jinks.

A group of supporters gathered in Killarney Vale on Sunday, July 22, to hear Cr Wynn and Ms Jinks speak about the main issues confronting the Shire.

Cr Wynn and Ms Jinks said keeping public land in the public’s hands, supporting communities to become more sustainable, resilient

and cohesive, spreading the shared pathways and looking after the environment was among their key projects.

Cr Wynn, lead candidate for A Ward, has been re-endorsed by the Central Coast Greens to run again based on her commitment and campaigning to improve environmental and social outcomes in Wyong.

“I’m committed to continue working to deliver for the community and if re-elected, to achieve improved governance, sporting, physical, environmental and cultural outcomes for the Shire,” said Cr Wynn.

Cr Wynn’s team consists of small

business owner Mr Ben Wynn, teacher Ms Chris Henderson, union organiser Mr Scott Rickard and Wildlife ARC volunteer Ms Lesley Hale.

“The Greens are very proud to announce that we are also, for the fi rst time, running a team in B Ward,” said Cr Wynn.

“Deidrie Jinks is our lead candidate for B Ward.

“Deidrie owns and operates a small local native nursery and also teaches Bush Regeneration at TAFE.

“Deidrie’s passion is open, transparent and accountable governance and real protection for our beautiful environment,”

Deputy mayor stands for re-election

Chris Hendeson, Scott Wickard, Sue Wynn, Ben Wynn and Lesley Hale

said Cr Wynn.Ms Jinks’ team consists

of university student Ms Vanessa Turner, software consultant Mr Ian McKinnon, e n v i r o n m e n t a l campaigner Mr Tony Newman and former president of the

Australian Women’s Bowling Association Ms Jean McKinnon.

“If elected, the Greens in Wyong also pledge to increase co-operation with Gosford Council, to work towards both a Joint Regional Arts and a Joint Regional Sports

strategy, to maximise the opportunities and experiences available to all residents of the Central Coast,” Cr Wynn said.

Media release, 16 Aug 2012Sue Wynn, Mannering Park

Deidrie Jinks, Ourimbah

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Mi n g a r a Recreation Club and

the Salvation Army are teaming up to help Central Coast locals by trialling a new program to place chaplains at clubs across NSW to help patrons deal with personal issues.

As part of a 12 month trial, a Mingara Salvation Army offi cer will be stationed at the Club for up to 20 hours a week assisting those in need of help or support.

If the trial proves successful, the Salvation Army and ClubsNSW will look to place a Salvation Army offi cer in clubs throughout the State.

Mingara Recreation Club CEO Mr Paul Barnett said the Mingara Salvation Army Offi cer will work with the Club to tackle a range of personal

issues, as well as the underlying issues that sometimes cause a person to gamble irresponsibly.

“It’s well established that many addicts gamble to deal with the pain of a pre-existing issue such as divorce, depression or the death of a loved one.

“Counsellors fi nd that these people are more likely to seek help for those pre-existing issues than seek help for their gambling problems.

“By having a Mingara Salvation Army offi cer here at the Club, a problem gambler would be able to get help for both their gambling addiction and the underlying issue that is causing it,” Mr Barnett said.

Salvation Army major Mr Paul Moulds said that the Salvation Army Chaplain would develop a strong relationship with the club community and would also be available

to make home visits if asked.

“Clubs play a key role in NSW communities and are the modern day equivalent of town-squares,” Mr Moulds said.

“People from all sections of the community gather there.

“The Salvation Army has always desired to

be at the heart of where Australians gather, offering comfort and support help to anyone who needs it.

“This means that we need to be working in partnership with organisations like Mingara, placing our people and resources where the community is,”

he said.ClubsNSW CEO Mr

Anthony Ball said clubs and the Salvation Army had a long relationship of working together to help the community.

“This is an extremely exciting program that will make a real difference in the lives of people living on the Central Coast.

“Mingara’s reputation for supporting its community is renowned throughout the industry and has helped establish them as one of Australia’s leading clubs.

“The Central Coast has more club members per capita than any part of Australia.

“Mingara, with more than one million visitors each year, is arguably the region’s leading club and thus a perfect venue to trial this ground breaking partnership with the Salvation Army,” Mr Ball said.

The Salvation Army is funding the trial and will provide progress reports and a fi nal assessment of the program before a decision is made on its possible expansion across the state.

Media release, 5 Aug 2012Carissa Simons, ClubsNSW

Salvation Army offi cer based at Mingara Club

Wy o n g Council is

e n c o u r a g i n g residents and tradesmen to

ensure they clean paintbrushes in a way that doesn’t impact on the environment.

After receiving complaints by residents who observed paint

entering the lake and ocean near Marine Pde at The Entrance.

Despite a thorough investigation by Council offi cers, the source could not be located.

“The residents were concerned that the paint would harm our waterways, and that’s exactly where it will end up if you clean your paintbrush outside without following the correct procedures,” said Council’s compliance and regulation manager Mr Rob Van Hese.

“In this instance, the likely scenario was someone washing brushes after completing renovations.

“What we would like people to understand is that if they are not careful when it comes to cleaning paintbrushes, excess paint will end up in our waterways.

“Given Council has received $20 million worth of funding for our Estuary Management Program, and is making a real effort to clean up our lakes, any pollution caused by paint entering our waterways

and catchment areas certainly doesn’t help our cause,” said Mr Van Hese.

Council is encouraging residents to follow the guidelines issued by the NSW Government Department Offi ce of Environment and Heritage, when it comes to cleaning used paintbrushes, which instructs residents to never wash brushes, rollers and trays by

fl ushing them under running water, which ends up in the sewer, stormwater network or natural waterways.

For a pollute waters offence under the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997, fi nes range from $750 for individuals and $1500 for a corporation.

Media release, 6 Aug 2012Wyong Council Media

Paint harms waterways at The Entrance

Photo: Wayne Wheeler Real Estate

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Cr Macfadyen successfully moved, at the council meeting on Tuesday, July 3, that Council remove the s149 (5) planning certifi cates message that related to sea level rise until the NSW State Government legislates that all Councils in NSW give a clear direction to all property owners who are affected by this event.

“Of the 50 Local Government Areas in NSW that are affected by sea

level rise, only 16, including Gosford, have issued 149(5) certifi cates notifying property owners,” said Cr Macfadyen.

“Up to 9000 properties in Gosford Local Government Area could be affected by the s149(5) certifi cates.

“Council issued these certifi cates under advice and good intentions, but I now realise that there is no stability in the matter unless it is regulated across

all NSW councils who are affected.

“It’s important that the message be consistent across all relevant councils in NSW, that residents feel their future is stable and that common sense prevails,” he said.

Media Release, 6 Jul 2012 Jim Macfadyen,

Gosford Council

Macfadyen calls for State sea level rise regulations

Gosford Cr Jim Macfadyen has called on the State Government to regulate s149 (5) planning certifi cates across all relevant councils to give consistency, stability and common sense.

Cr Jim Macfadyen and Coastal Residents Incorporated secretary Mr Pat AikenPhoto: ValsPix

In the 2011 census, the number of males on the Coast was 150,702 and the number of females was 161,482 with a median age of 41.

In the 2006 census, however, the average number of males was 136, 143 and number of females was 146,583 with a median age of 40.

Looking at fi ve suburbs in the Gosford LGA, comprising Gosford, East Gosford, Terrigal, Lisarow and Avoca, population increased in all bar Lisarow,

which decreased from 5284 to 5038.

The median weekly household income increased across the board with Gosford up from $835 to $1013, East Gosford from $679 to $863, Terrigal from $1121 to $1323, Lisarow from $1335 to $1558 and Avoca from $1147 to $1458.

Median mortgage repayments also increased with Terrigal recording an increase of $434 from $1121 to $2167.

Median weekly rent was also on the rise with East

Gosford recording a $65 increase from $195 to $260.

The average number of families living in Gosford, east Gosford, Avoca and Terrigal increased with Gosford going from 636 to 783, East Gosford from 904 to 1021, Terrigal from 2660 to 2913 and Avoca from 1128 to 1177.

Lisarow’s average number of families decreased by 58 going to 1373.

Website, 12 Jul 2012Australian Bureau

of Statistics

Coast population increases by

10% in 5 yearsThe 2011 census information for the Central Coast has been

released, showing an increase in population of 29,458 to 312,184 from the 2006 census.

Mr Glen, who was formerly performing the role of director of city services, took on the role of acting general manager following Mr Peter Wilson’s retirement last month.

Mr Peter Armour is now performing the role of acting director of city services.

At the meeting, mayor Cr Laure Maher said it would take around six months for the role of the general manager to be permanently fi lled with Mr Glen expected to fi ll the position until early next year.

Gosford Council MM.9, 3 Jul 2012

Glen is acting general manager

Gosford Council appointed Mr Stephen Glen as the acting general manager at its meeting of Tuesday, July 3.

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All of the nomination forms for Central Coast Alliance were completed and handed to one of the candidates on Cr Freewater’s ticket to submit while he was in Scotland supporting his son in the world championships of highland dancing.

“This person decided to wait until half an hour before the close of nominations to submit the paperwork and then realised that they hadn’t brought the form with all the candidates’ signatures.

“Subsequently, they went home to look for it and

by the time they got back, nominations had closed.

“Therefore, not only did they not submit the group nomination, they didn’t submit [the forms for] any of the candidates at all.

“That’s it - all over red rover,” said Cr Freewater.

The person handling the nominations for the Central Coast Alliance came into the offi ce of Ducks Crossing Publications shortly after nominations had closed to cancel booked advertising in view of missing the deadline.

He said he was “devastated” in missing the

nominations by one minute and was too upset to make further comment.

Number fi ve on the ticket Mr Jake Cassar said he was disappointed and it was unfortunate it was left until the last half an hour.

“I guess the whole group should take some responsibility to a point.

“It’s remarkable how it could come down to those last few minutes, but rules are rules.

“The real losers in this are the community because I think we had a really, really great team of genuine community leaders that are

out there in the community making a difference.

“Me personally, I’m not deterred from any of the things I’m doing for the environment and social justice,” he said.

Cr Freewater said he had worked hard for the last four years to clean up Gosford Council and had made a pretty good fi st of it.

“I saved Coastal Open Space System (COSS) from getting a recreation zoning that would allow sporting fi xtures and hotels; I got the entrance [to Brisbane Water] dredged so boats wouldn’t get trashed on the rocks; I helped secure Bambara.

“I showed the community that they can stand up to Gosford Council and

expose them.“I also played a major role

in the retiring of the general manager and so now we can make a clean start with a new one.

“My concern is that many of the old councillors will still be there and I believe it would be better if the new Council were to grow out of fresh, fertile soil.

“So with this in mind, please don’t vote Labor, Liberal, Central Coast First or Craig Doyle; you’ll just be throwing the same old fertiliser on the new general manager.

“I think Kate da Costa and Hillary Morris would be excellent councillors if you don’t mind the fact that they’re Greens.

“I’d like to thank all those people in the community that have supported me and written to me or called me to thank me for things I’ve done.

“It was really good to hear people say ‘thank you’.

“I’m just sorry I won’t be there for another term to ‘keep up the good fi ght’,” said Cr Freewater.

He said he would now be able to return to being a marine scientist and spending more time with his family.

Email, 9 Aug 2012 Peter Freewater,

Horsfi eld BayKaitlin Watts, 10 Aug 2012

Jake Cassar, West Gosford

Central Coast Alliance fail to nominate

Central Coast Alliance candidates now unable to stand for Council election

Gosford Cr Peter Freewater has said so long to local government after his nine candidate party failed to submit its nomination forms in time.

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The Councils have taken offi cial control of the $120 million Mardi-Mangrove Link from contractor John Holland after extensive testing of all components has ensured its functionality and reliability.

To commemorate this milestone, Wyong Shire Mayor Bob Graham and Gosford City Mayor Laurie Maher unveiled a specially-designed sculpture at Woodbury Park, Mardi.

The Mardi-Mangrove Link Project is an initiative of Gosford City and Wyong Shire Councils with Australian Government funding of $80.3 million through its Water Smart Program and an additional $40 million combined from the two Councils.

Media Release, 23 Jul 2012

Megan Low, Gosford Council

Mardi-Mangrove Link offi cially fi nished

Gosford City and Wyong Shire Councils celebrated a signifi cant milestone in securing the region’s water supply

on Wednesday, July 25, with the offi cial completion of the Mardi-Mangrove Link Project.

Gosford Council mayor Cr Laurie Maher, Wyong Council mayor Cr Bob Graham and contractor John Holland

On June 22, amendments were made to the Local Government (General) Regulation (the Regulation) to mandate what were formally caretaker conventions.

Under the regulation, Council, the general manager or any delegate of the council must not enter into any contract or undertaking involving an expenditure or receipt by

the council of any amount equal to or greater than $150,000 or one per cent of the Council’s revenue from rates in the preceding financial year.

It must not determine a

controversial development application, except where a failure to make such a determination would give rise to a deemed refusal, or such a deemed refusal arose before the commencement of the caretaker period.

The term “controversial development application” is defined as one for

which at least 25 persons have made submissions by way of objection.

Council must not appoint or renew the appointment of the general manager or terminate their employment.

This does not include the appointment of an acting or temporary general manager).

In particular cases, these functions may be exercised with the approval of the Minister for Local Government.

Gosford Council Agenda COR.73, 24 Jul 2012

Council moves into caretaker modeGosford Council will operate under a caretaker mode from Friday

August 10, to Saturday, September 8, as part of its responsibilities during the election period to ensure major decisions are not

made which may limit the actions of an incoming council.

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Mr Moore was diagnosed with single sided deafness in 1950.

In the years up until 2001, he passed through high school, university, was a partner in a business on the Central Coast, sang with a musical society in Sydney for over 20 years and, on coming to the Central Coast, sang with the Central Coast

Chorale and other groups.But on February 24, 2001,

his hearing went completely, and all his social activities went with it.

Better Hearing Australia became a lifeline for him and now, with bi-lateral Cochlear Implants returning his hearing, life is again rich and meaningful.

Peter volunteers with Better Hearing Australia to repay their support in the dark days of the ‘naughties’ and as he says, “I now have stereo hearing (due to the Cochlear Implants): something that I haven’t had for over 50 years”.

Following Mr Moore’s talk, National Disability Insurance Scheme campaign director Mr John Della Bosca will then explain how the Scheme will operate and assist the hearing impaired.

Key note speaker National Acoustic Laboratories director Professor Harvey Dillon will take the fl oor from 11:25am and will speak on new ways in which people with hearing loss can be helped.

After lunch, audience members will be invited to visit Trade Tables and the

Australian Hearing Bus outside the club and chat with audiologists and hearing device suppliers.

Ambassador for ‘Don’t DIS my ABILITY’ Mr Steve Ripley will challenge the audience with his testimony as a deaf-

blind person.Matthew Reid will conclude

the day with a speech on tinnitus and hearing rehabilitation services for children and adults with complex hearing problems.

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The Tuggerah L a k e s L e a r n i n g

Community were announced the winners of the Community of Schools category in the second annual Great Schools Show-Off competition, at a ceremony held at Doltone House, Pyrmont, on Thursday, August 2.

For the second year in a row, a group of budding fi lm makers from the Tuggerah Lakes Learning Community (TLLC) have had their cinematic skills rewarded with the NSW Department of Education and Communities version of an Oscar.

TLLC comprises Bateau Bay, Berkeley Vale, Brooke Avenue, Chittaway Bay, Killarney

Vale, The Entrance and Wamberal Public Schools, as well as Tuggerah Lakes Secondary Colleges’ Berkeley Vale, Tumbi Umbi and The Entrance Campuses.

Each of the 10 schools in the TLLC will now receive a high-defi nition camcorder and plasma television package from Panasonic worth over $2500.

The TLLC entry highlighted the motto ‘United in excellence, equity and opportunity’ by showcasing the wide variety of positive learning and extracurricular opportunities for students within the TLLC.

The Great Schools Show-Off (GSSO) competition was a chance for all NSW public schools to tell their school’s story, and promote their school to

new audiences.Over 180 schools

submitted video entries to the competition judges.

Students already regularly produce videos, web pages and a variety of other technology-based materials as part of their coursework.

As part of the GSSO, students who working under the guidance of their teachers were encouraged to develop digital promotional material for their school.

Submissions were judged on a number of set criteria, including the effectiveness of the script, whether it presented the school in a positive light, the quality of its visuals and effective use of voice overs and music.

Media release, 3 Aug 2012Sven Wright

NSW Department of Education and Training

Tuggerah Lakes’ schools win award

Wyong TAFE t e a c h e r s and staff

held a meeting outside the offi ce of Member for Wyong Mr Darren Webber on Wednesday, August 8, concerning funding cuts to courses at the campus.

“TAFE teachers and staff delivered the message to their local MP that the impacts of the TAFE funding cuts are not acceptable,” said TAFE Teachers Association president Mr Phillip Chadwick.

The meeting was addressed by Mr Chadwick, who told Mr Webber of his responsibility to maintain high quality TAFE courses for the local communities, and to stand against Mr O’Farrell’s government budget attacks.

“We have been shocked at the State government’s decision to close courses in the Central Coast, resulting in students losing access to their TAFE courses and teachers and support staff losing some or all of their work.

“We are informing the community of the budget cuts to TAFE; local communities must work together to protect local

public services and local jobs.

“TAFE students will be directly affected this semester, with cuts to student class hours in automotive courses at Wyong,” said Mr Chadwick.

NSW Teachers Federation organiser Mr Rob Long said: “TAFE teachers in the Hunter Institute have been informed of a wide range of course cuts for their students across a wide range of disciplines and locations.

“Over 30 courses have either been completely deleted or suffered dramatic cuts to student enrolments.

“The NSW Teachers Federation is concerned these attacks on Hunter TAFE may get worse if TAFE funds are privatised in the future.

“Attacks on TAFE across Australia in 2012 have been dramatic.

“In Victoria, open competition for TAFE funding has seen student fees and debt increase, courses cut, thousands of teachers and staff redundancies and the announcement of College closures.

“Already for this Semester, NSW TAFE has seen cuts to courses and further pressure to reduce costs, including

reduced nominal teaching hours and job losses for casual and temporary teachers.

“The State Treasurer announced an additional 10,000 public service job cuts across NSW. Any job losses to TAFE teachers on the Central Coast will be another broken promise by the O’Farrell Government.

“Prior to the 2011 State election, Deputy Premier, Andrew Stoner and the Education Minister, Adrian Piccoli, signed the Invest in TAFE pledge, promising a Government guarantee of TAFE funding and an increase in permanent teaching positions,” said Mr Long.

Media release, 8 Aug 2012Phillip Chadwick, TAFE

Teachers Association

Budget cuts at TAFE affect

Wyong students

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A p r o p o s e d new four year strategy to

employ and train a higher percentage of youth at Wyong Council was agreed to at an ordinary meeting held at Wyong Civic Centre on Wednesday, August 8.

The Council requested a report on the cost and benefi ts of direct employment of apprentices and trainees prior to the adoption of the Wyong Shire Council Youth Employment Strategy.

As one of the largest employers on the Central Coast, Council is aiming in the long term to increase youth participation in its workforce from the current 8.2 per cent of all employees to around 15 per cent.

Not only would

this help reduce youth unemployment in the region, it is also seen as a vital part of succession planning for Council’s workforce.

The Youth Employment Strategy outlines programs such as embracing diversity; engaging young people through scholarship opportunities, study assistance schemes, school based apprentices and mentoring programs.

Exposure through work experience programs and school curriculum support programs would also be featured.

Councillors highlighted the trainee course in its child care centres as a prime example of how it currently helps young people to get into traineeships and employment.

Email, 8 Aug 2012Wyong Council Media

Gorokan Public School hosted a musical

performance from Wednesday, August 15, to Friday, August 17, to commemorate the 2012 London Olympics.

“All 500 Gorokan Public School students, and all the staff, did their bit to save the London Olympics, at least on stage,” said assistant principal Mr Jason Clenton.

The school holds a whole-school musical to coincide with the Olympics every four years, each production taking its theme from the Olympic venue.

This year the story was about how a distant Australian relative of

Sherlock Holmes does battle with The Wicked Warden of the West End, who is set on destroying the London Olympics by spiriting away all the children of Britain before the Games begin.

“So it’s called ‘Young Sherlock Holmes and the Battle of Britain’s Kids,’ written by the staff and including musical numbers created by each grade,” said Mr Clenton.

“The preparation was a mammoth effort not just by the staff and students, but also countless parent and community volunteers, especially in creating the spectacular costumes and sets,” Mr Clenton said.

Media release, 25 Jul 2012Jason Clenton,

Gorokan Public School

Gorokan Public celebrates Olympics

Youth strategy adopted

Students from Brooke Avenue Public School

in Killarney Vale travelled to Canberra for a four night educational excursion on Tuesday, July 31.

“At 5:30am, 100 plus students and stage three staff piled into the hall for the fi nal check before boarding the buses bound for Canberra,” said principal Ms Kerry Wellham.

Students visited the National Art Gallery of Australia, the Australian War Memorial, the Dinosaur Museum, the Electoral Education Centre, the Museum of

Democracy, Parliament House, Mount Ainslie Lookout, Telstra Tower, Snowy Hydro Centre, Kosciusko National Park, Perisher Valley and Questacon.

“In some of the places the children actually got to do things that they are only able to do if they are with a school group,” said Ms Wellham.

“Thanks so much to all of our families; all students arrived on time and were well prepared for the cold.”

Newsletter, 01 Aug 2012Kerry Wellham, Brooke

Avenue Public School

Students visit Canberra

Budgewoi Public School is urging members of the

community to sign a fl ashing lights petition to have fl ashing school speed zone lights installed around the school.

“The petition is located in the front offi ce for people to sign, and some of our SRC students will

be taking it around before school so parents can sign it,” said principal Ms Kerry Moore.

“Thank you to those who have signed the petition already.

“We need as many signatures as possible for the petition to be effective.”

Newsletter, 13 Aug 2012Kerry Moore,

Budgewoi Public School

School petitions for

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Brackets and Jam Central Coast’s 16th

Annual Gathering of the Clans will be held at Norah Head Sports

Oval on Saturday, August 25.

“The Parade of the Tartans begins at 9.45am at Lawson Lane into Soldiers Point Dr, then into Maitland Rd and

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Escorting the chieftain

through our Castle Façade into the oval, where a mass pipe band display opens the day’s celebrations,” said event manager Ms Julie Smith.

The bands will perform throughout the day and the closing ceremony will also have a mass bands display.

There will be live entertainment, including pipe band performances and medieval displays as well as craft stalls showcasing Scottish and local handicrafts.

Clan stalls for those who would like to trace their Scottish heritage, jumping castle and mini jeeps for the kids will also be available.

The ladies and gentlemen from the Danelaw Medieval Re-enactment group will be there with the Little Knights School teaching the kiddies what it is like to be a knight in days of olde.

“Have you ever wondered what is under the boy’s kilts?

“Well, come along and watch the Highland Games Competition and you will defi nitely see what is there while the boys toss the caber, wrestle with a large log and an opponent; this year we have a stone carry with a weight of up to 150kgs,” said Ms Smith.

Celebrations will continue into the evening with the traditional Ceilidh (Scottish Dance Party) being held at the Norah Head Sports Club, where the Highlander Celtic Rock Band will be providing the music for the night.

Also performing on the night will be the NSW Highlanders Pipe and Drum Band festivities which will commence at 7pm.

Media release, 7 Aug 2012Julie Smith,

Brackets and Jam

Wa t a n o b b i has been v o t e d

Australia’s most unfortunate place name in a global poll completed by 2000 people.

The poll was conducted by genealogy website, Find My Past, and its network of partner sites.

Watanobbi beat rivals, including Eggs and Bacon Bay in Tasmania, Bong Bong in NSW, and Burpengary in Queensland.

“In the course of researching their family history, people can discover that their ancestors came from somewhere with an unlikely, unfortunate or downright embarrassing name,” said findmypast.com.au family historian Ms Emma Kelly.

“It’s not necessarily

the worst thing you might find when tracing your family history, but some people may be stunned to discover that their ancestors came from somewhere called Watanobbi or Eggs and Bacon Bay.

“More recently, some Watanobbi residents have complained that local house prices have been depressed by the coarse jokes that attach to its name, which in turn prompted an unsuccessful bid 10 years ago to have its name changed to Chapman Gardens.

“We describe these names as unfortunate, but they are also, in a way, sort of wonderful and part of what makes Australia special,” Ms Kelly said.

Media release, 15 Aug 2012Emma Kelly,

Find My Past.

Watanobbi voted “most unfortunate” place name’

Wyong Regional Chronicle - August 20, 2012 - P17 Out & About

Central Coast Sports HistoryCentral Coast Sports HistoryDucks Crossing Publications will include articles on the history of various sports on the Coast, with photographs where possible, subject to space available in each edition.Many of our readers have shown a great deal of interest in having historical information included in our papers and while sport is usually about here and now, we should not forget

past achievements.If you would like your sport, club, school or team included and have information and photographs, please send them to us for consideration. Contact details are on page 2.

There are no restrictions but we would prefer to start with material prior to 1970.Where appropriate and space permits, we will also try and use some of this material in our other newspapers.

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The Salvation Army will launch a new

driver education program Drive for Life for disadvantaged young people at the Oasis Youth Centre in Wyong, on Wednesday, August 22.

SKODA has provided three cars to The Salvation Army, one of which will be used at the Oasis Youth Centre to

assist Drive for Life in providing teenagers with the opportunity to refi ne their driving skills and acquire the hours they need in order to upgrade to a provisional licence.

Oasis Youth Centre manager Ms Robyn Bust said she was excited to offer Drive for Life and believed many doors would be opened for Central Coast youth who embarked on the program.

“Research tells us that a lack of access to a driving licence severely limits young people’s employment opportunities and impacts their sense of belonging and connection to the community.

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program is to help disadvantaged young people on the Central Coast get their driver’s licence so they are more employable and able to apply for jobs that require personal transport,” said Ms Bust.

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A Wa r n e r v a l e fl orist has won the 2012

Business Leaders Award at the Wyong Regional Chamber of Commerce Business Awards on Friday, July 27.

The win by Roses2Go made the hydroponic rose growing business an automatic fi nalist for the same category at the Central Coast Business Excellence Awards held at Mingara Recreation Club on Saturday, August 18.

Owners and founders of Roses2Go Nicky and Wade Mann have been cultivating roses since 1990, initially from the

family farm in Zimbabwe where political unrest and land reform policies forced Nicky, Wade and their three young children to fl ee their homeland in 2000 and begin a new life in Australia.

Judged by an independent panel, the Business Leaders Award recognises business people who demonstrate outstanding entrepreneurial spirit, strategic business direction and innovative ideas while providing inspiration to a new generation of upcoming young business people.

Email, 7 Aug 2012Phaedra Pym,

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Warnervale fl orist wins

business award

Wade Mann receiving the award from Lake Haven Shopping Centre

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P18 - Wyong Regional Chronicle - August 20, 2012POut & About

The annual Paws and Claws for a Cause

community dog walk will be held at The Entrance on Sunday, August 26.

The event, which is in its fourth year, will raise funds for both the RSPCA Central Coast and for the Wyong Shire Animal Care Facility, which both work to educate pet owners on responsible pet ownership.

The walk starts at 10am from Rotary Park, Long Jetty, for the energetic.

A shorter walk starts at 10am at the lake end of Archibald Rd, Long Jetty.

The walk then goes along the lake foreshore and fi nishes at Memorial Park, The Entrance, where there will be family entertainment, with Skyepoint performing.

“Get up and close with Crocodile Encounters, watch the amazing agility and dog obedience demonstrations from The Central Coast Dog

Dogs walk for charity

The start of last year’s walk

Obedience Training Club and plenty of stalls and amusement rides,” said The Entrance Town Centre’s events manager Ms Donna Judge.

“We will also have a best dressed dog competition, best trick and cutest puppy competition.

“Show bags and merchandise will be available to purchase on the day.

“Each dog that is registered to participate

in the walk will receive a certifi cate of completion.

“Disposable poop bags will also be supplied at the starting points and free micro-chipping vouchers will be available on the day.

“Registration is $8 per dog if you register before the day of the event or you can register on the day for $10 per dog.

“Registering your dog to go in the walk is easy; your entry form can be posted, emailed,

faxed or handed in at The Entrance Town Centre Management Offi ce or any Greater Building Society on the Central Coast,” Ms Judge said.

Stall application forms and registration forms to enter your dog in the walk are available from The Entrance Town Centre Management offi ce or download a registration form from www.theentrance.org.

Media release, 15 Aug 2012Donna Judge,

The Entrance Town Centre

Wy o n g

N e i g h b o u r h o o d Centre held a trivia night fundraiser on Saturday, August 4, at Wyong Golf Club and raised $10,000 toward the construction of the Wyong Men’s Shed.

Work has commenced on the Men’s Shed

building, with construction expected to be fi nished this month.

All tables were full at the Wyong Golf Club, with 150 people in attendance, with guests participating in raffl es, auctions and games to raise the funds.

Newsletter, 16 Aug 2012Wyong Neighbourhood Centre

Centre raises $10,000 for Men’s Shed

Figures of the Wyong community welcome site

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Bateau BayBateau Bay Bowling ClubBateau Bay Retirement VillagesBay Village Community CentreBay Village NewsagencyBay Village ShopsBlue Lagoon Caravan ParkBrooke Avenue Public SchoolCommunity CentreFood Services CentreGolden Hind Bowls ClubHarbour Street ShopsKarangi Court Bateau Bay LibraryMcDonaldsMen’s ShedNareen GardensRed RoosterRobertson Road ShopsSun Valley Tourist ParkTen Pin Bowling AlleyThe Entrance Campus The Entrance Leagues Club Tuggerah Lakes College

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Wyong Regional Chronicle - August 20, 2012 - P199 Out & About

If you’ve got something happening in the Wyong Region over the next few weeks, let us know about it and we’ll list it here for you, for free. Contact details are on page 2.

For events in post code areas 2258, 2259, 2261, 2262 and 2263

The Wyong DiaryThe Wyong Diary

The fi rst annual W y o n g C o m m u n i t y

Market Day will be held at Wyong High School on Friday, September 7, from 1pm.

The public event hosted by six local schools, features a diverse range of music and photography competitions, stalls, carnival rides and a strong focus on educational e n v i r o n m e n t a l workshops.

Town crier Mr Graham Keating will guide

market goers amongst the creative atmosphere with stalls of natural timber home wares, handmade cards, bakery treats, jewellery and books.

“Lose yourself in the fragrance of Soaptisserie cupcake soaps, Body Shop lotions and arrangements by Hooked on Flowers,” said market coordinator Ms Faye Moore.

“Relax with a massage or a coffee in hand while being entertained by Aboriginal dance, bush music or the hard rock band.

“Bring the whole family to take part in our workshops from dance, art, potting and planting, worm farming, through to social media.

“Catch a yabby, throw a wet sponge or take a challenge on the 30 foot high rock climb.

“Make the most of the carnival rides with an unlimited rides pass, with pre purchase for a special rate of $25,” said Ms Moore.

Email, 14 Aug 2012Faye Moore,

Wyong High School

Market Day at Wyong High

Wyong High school grounds

Blues and roots artist Ash Grunwald will

play a show at The Entrance Leagues Club, Bateau Bay, on

Friday, September 28, from 8pm.

“With the recent release of Ash’s brand new album Trouble’s Door, released on Friday, May 11, and coming off the back of a

very successful national tour supported by Triple J, we are excited that we have availability with Ash to promote his upcoming performance in Bateau Bay as part of

Grunwald to play at Bateau Bay

his forthcoming regional tour,” said a media representative for Mr Grunwald, Ms Tierney Hill.

“In the new songs, Ash, along with his good friend and dubstep side project partner, Fingers, has created his most internal album to date, one that found life through the fi ery breath of injustice; the frustration of severe political and environmental mismanagement.”

Media release, 14 Aug 2012Tierney Hill for Ash Grunwald

Event Cinemas T u g g e r a h will hold a

fundraising movie session to raise money for their employee’s team in Mingara’s 2012 Relay for Life cancer charity on Sunday, September 23, from 3pm.

Family friendly movie, Hotel Transylvania, will be screened with face painting and other activities taking place prior to the movie offi cially starting at 4pm.

“This will be the

fourth year that Event Cinemas Tuggerah will be participating in the Relay for Life event, and our goal is to sell out of the fundraiser screening and hopefully raise over $2000 for the Cancer Council,” said events and marketing manager Ms Danii Cobcroft.

Tickets are $15, with $7 being donated to the charity.

Email, 16 Aug 2012Danii Cobcroft, Event Cinemas

Cinema hosts fundraiser

Monday August 20Buses replace trains Between Gosford and Wyong10.15pm to 3am

Friday August 24Fruit and Vegetable boxes for pension card holders in 2261KBT Hub, Killarney Vale

SaturdayAugust 25 Gathering of the clans, Norah Head Sports Oval

Free hazardous material drop off, Charmhaven waste depot, 9am-3pm

Sunday August 26Paws and claws

charity walkRotary Park. Long Jetty, 10am

Thursday September 6School Fun Run, Wyong Creek Public School11.30am-12.45

Friday September 7Community market day, Wyong High School

Saturday September 8Local Government Council elections

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Wednesday September 19Charity golf day, Mercure Resort Kooindah Waters

Sunday September 23Fundraising movie session of Hotel Transylvania for Relay for Life,Event Cinemas, Tuggerah

Friday September 28Ash Grunwald performing at The Entrance Leagues Club, Bateau Bay

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The Entrance G r e e n s Bowling team

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Trevor Shoveller and Graham Canobie from The Greens defeated Steve Comber and Phil

Davies from Munmorah United at 21 shots to 10.

This is the third 2012 RSL title won by The Greens, with teams skipped by Richard Thornton.

Email, 9 Aug 2012 Kevin Owen, Zone 5 Central

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Wyong Regional Chronicle - August 20, 2012 - P21 Sport

Bowls is all about enjoying the outdoors, having fun and enjoying the company of others. It is a friendly sport played by men and women of all ages and can be as social or as competitive as you wish to make it. Clubs offer an excellent

range of facilities and will help you get started.You will be pleasantly surprised

Check out our web sites for more informationwww.bowlscentralcoast.org.au - www.womensbowlscentralcoast.bowlsnet.com.au

Clubs on the Central Coast – Avoca Beach, Bateau Bay, Davistown RSL, Diggers @ The Entrance, Ettalong Memorial, Everglades, Gosford City, Golden Hind, Gwandalan, Halekulani, Mingara, Mooney Mooney, Morisset, Munmorah United, Norah Head, Ourimbah-Lisarow RSL, Terrigal, The Entrance, Toukley District, Toukley RSL. Umina Beach, Wamberal, Woy Woy, Wyong, Wyong RSL

Berkeley Vale Primary School and Tuggerah

Lakes Secondary College (Berkeley Vale Campus) alumnus Martin Dent is one of the many Australian athletes being honoured by the Department of Education and Training in the wake of the London Olympics.

The depth and breadth of sporting talent nurtured in NSW public schools was on display at the 2012 London Olympic Games.

Almost 70 athletes in sports as diverse as hockey, rowing,

equestrian, canoeing and badminton are competing at the Games of the XXX Olympiad, having attended NSW public primary or secondary schools, or both.

Dent, 33, who fi nished

21st in the London marathon, was selected for the London Olympic Games under the discretion of selectors after posting a personal best time of 2:12.23 at the Fukuoka Marathon in

Japan in December 2011.

Website and media release, 26 Jul 2012

Sven Wright, Department of Education and Training

London 2012 Olympic Games

Dent honoured for Olympic athletic achievement

The Central Coast Mariners travelled to

New Caledonia for a two match tour of the Pacifi c in the week of August 12 to 19

The New Caledonia team are currently preparing for their 2014 FIFA World Cup round three qualifying match against New Zealand, to be held on Friday, September 7, and invited the Mariners to Noumea to assist them in their lead up.

Graham Arnold’s men faced Les Cagous on Thursday, August 16, and Saturday, August 18, with a 1-1 draw against their hosts on the Thursday.

“Bernie Ibini’s opportunistic effort just ten minutes in was cancelled out by a

rasping free-kick eleven minutes after the interval, with neither side able to trouble the scorers at the Stade Numa Daly thereafter,” Mr Arnold said.

“This game provided us a much higher intensity than probably any game in Australia could at this time of year, so I couldn’t be happier with the start we’ve made.

Due to the late confi rmation of the Mariners trip to New Caledonia, some changes may have been made to Central Coast’s early pre-season fi xtures.

The Club will advise of these changes as they are confi rmed.

Media release, 11 Aug 2012Ben O’Neill, Central Coast

Mariners

Mariners play New Caledonia’s

national team

The Greens Bowling Club hosted the

2012 Grade One State Pennant Finals on Saturday, August 4, to Monday, August 6, at The Entrance.

“With accommodation booked out and local restaurants doing a brisk trade due to the large number of 192 competitors being in town, it was no wonder there were smiles all around,” said Bowls

Central Coast publicity offi cer Mr Bob Bourke.

“The club premises were packed with patrons over the three days and all areas of the club were doing record business, according to a beaming president John O’Connell.

“The two outside barbeques selling sausage or steak sandwiches, as well as drinks, started to run out of supplies and runners were sent around The Entrance shops to

buy more meat and bread rolls.

“Another big winner was bowls on the Central Coast, as the NSW Grade One Pennant is the “Blue Ribbon” event on the State’s calendar.

“To compete in the fi nals, clubs from the 16 bowls districts in NSW had to fi rst win their zone Grade One fl ag for the honour of being there to compete for the top honour at state level.

“Central Coast

representative Avoca Beach Bowling Club found the competition too hot and bowed out with three straight losses in their section,” said Mr Bourke.

At the end of three days of the best bowls to be seen in the state, it was Cabramatta Bowling Club that emerged the victor on the Master Scoreboard, 61-49.

Email, 11 Aug 2012Bob Bourke,

Bowls Central Coast

State Pennant Finals hosted by The Greens

The Central Coast District W o m e n ’ s

Bowling Association Champion of Club Champions singles bowls fi nal was held at Halekulani Bowling Club on Monday, August 6, to Tuesday, August 7.

“The fi nals were played on Tuesday afternoon between Diane McInnes and Betty May of Gosford

City in perfect conditions,” said Halekulani Bowling Club publicity offi cer Ms Carmel Anglin.

“It was a very hard fought match; both players were neck to neck until the last end of the game.

“Dianne scored a three and won the game 31-27,” Ms Anglin said.

Email, 10 Aug 2012Carmel Anglin,

Halekulani Bowling Club

McInnes is bowls Champion of Champions

Photo: Australian Olympic Team website

P22 - Wyong Regional Chronicle - August 20, 2012PSport

TIDE CHART(Fort Denison)

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

WED - 290028 - 0.280625 - 1.351209 - 0.391838 - 1.76

THU - 300113 - 0.230712 - 1.421300 - 0.341925 - 1.77

FRI - 310153 - 0.210755 - 1.481347 - 0.312007 - 1.74

TUE - 280531 - 1.271112 - 0.451746 - 1.72

FRI - 240042 - 1.330643 - 0.441319 - 1.581957 - 0.48

TUE - 210422 - 0.231039 - 1.601645 - 0.342252 - 1.58

SAT - 10230 - 0.220835 - 1.521431 - 0.322047 - 1.68

SAT - 250150 - 1.220745 - 0.501427 - 1.582117 - 0.47

WED - 220504 - 0.281127 - 1.611741 - 0.382344 - 1.45

SUN - 20305 - 0.250914 - 1.541514 - 0.34

SUN - 260310 - 1.180856 - 0.521539 - 1.612232 - 0.42

MON - 270428 - 1.201007 - 0.501647 - 1.662335 - 0.35

MON - 30338 - 0.300951 - 1.541556 - 0.392202 - 1.49

THU - 230550 - 0.361220 - 1.601844 - 0.44

MON - 200343 - 0.200954 - 1.571553 - 0.312206 - 1.68

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

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

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We TheCentral Coast

For the seventh year Randwick

Botany relegated arch rival Sydney University into second place in an exciting open men’s 4x4km NSW Road Relay Championship at Ourimbah on Saturday, July 7.

Despite pushing Randwick Botany to the limit in recent years Sydney Uni, surprisingly, has only won the race once in 2005.

But off-road runner Russell Dessaix-Chin kept hope alive when he took Uni to the lead on the second leg.

Dessaix-Chin, 34, has been at the top of the tree for more than 10 years, setting a half marathon PB in 2002 and a 5km PB on the road as recently as 2010.

On Saturday he powered around the course in 11 minutes 34 seconds, the second fastest split of the day, bettered only by Randwick Botany’s Olympics bound Jeff Hunt (11:20).

For Hunt leading Randwick Botany home in a total time of 46 minutes 27 seconds to Sydney Uni’s 46:59 was a fi tting warm-up before running in the London Marathon in three weeks time.

David Byrne had given Randwick Botany the lead at the fi rst change and 2009 World Championship representative Jeremy Roff regained it on the third leg with a mighty 11 minute 35 second split.

UTS Norths (48 minutes 14 seconds) gave plenty of cheek early with 2010 national 800m champion James Kaan splitting in 11:51 to change in second place.

Despite running his team’s fastest split (11:43) James Connor could not hold off Deassaix-Chin and UTS Norths slipped to third, a position they held until the fi nish.

Sydney Uni demonstrated its tremendous depth in distance running with its B team fi nishing a close-up fourth in 49 minutes 39 seconds with veteran Ben Liddy running the fastest split of 11 minutes 55 seconds.

UTS Norths won its fi rst ever open women’s 4x4km NSW Road Relay Championship, cruising home more than two and half minutes ahead of their nearest rival Athletics East.

Miranda Middleton ran her team’s fastest split, 14 minutes 21 seconds, to give UTS Norths a narrow lead over Hills District’s Sarah Marvin (14:28) and Kembla

Joggers’ Kasey Mumby (14:32) at the fi rst change-over.

Hills dropped out of the picture on the second leg but Kembla’s Lorraine Hince ran a tremendous split of 14:36 to grab the lead from UTS Norths’ Liana Eckert (14:49) just before the second change-over.

But after that Kembla’s challenge faded and UTS Norths Katie Haines (15:01) stormed back into the lead and they were never threatened again with Charlotte Wilson strolling home the fi nal leg in 14:23.

“We’re just glad to be part of history,’’ Eckert said after the medal presentation.

After the race Wilson was fl ooded with a great sense of relief.

Twelve months ago she lead out a strong UTS Norths team in the U20 women’s relay but fell and badly injured her ankle early in the race.

To win a gold medal on Saturday gave her a great sense of satisfaction.

UTS Norths’ winning time was 58 minutes 34 with Athletics East second in 61:16.

Sydney Uni’s Milly Clark ran the fastest split of the day (13:59) to drag her team from fi fth to third on the fi nal leg for a total team time of 61:46.

Randwick Botany win Randwick Botany win 4x4Km state title4x4Km state title

by Ron Bendall and David Tarbottonby Ron Bendall and David Tarbotton

Photo: James KaanPhoto: James Kaan

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Slingsby wins Olympic gold

by Rod Allen

Tom Slingsby of Gosford won

Australia’s fi rst individual gold medal in the men’s Laser class sailing event at the London 2012 Olympics on Monday, August 6.

Slingsby fi nished how he started the Olympic competition: in total control.

The 27-year-old Gosford boy erased his demons from Beijing, where he also entered the Olympics as a raging favourite, only to fi nish in a disappointing 22nd place.

This time it went to script as he made the blue water of Weymouth his own, totally dominating the event with four wins and three seconds from the ten fl eet

races.“The Olympics is a

dream,” said Slingsby. “It is the pinnacle of the

sport and right now I am the happiest man on the planet.

“This is the best feeling in the world.

“I worked for 12 years to get to here and I put everything I had into it.

“Last time, I put in so

much hard work and came away with nothing, and this time I put in more work and look at me now,” said Slingsby.

Slingsby, who started sailing at the age of eight, said his fi rst gold medal had him deeply back in love with sailing and looking forward to the future.

“If I did not do well at this Olympics I would have

hung up the shoes,” said Slingsby.

“I am so proud to have done it with (my family) watching,” said Slingsby.

Parents Mavis and David, his twin sisters, girlfriend and another half a dozen close friends were perched on the Nothe with another 20,000 spectators cheering him on.

Kontides had to beat

Slingsby by six places in the ten-boat medal race to turn his certain silver, the fi rst medal for Cyprus for any sport, into gold.

Slingsby fi nished the medal race a tactical ninth.

More Olympic Stories inside

Photo: REUTERS/Pascal Lauener

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Jai Opetaia

Ryan Napoleon

Joshua Ross

Teigan Van Roosmalen

Tom Slingsby

Ky Hurst Liesl Tesch

The Central Coast has seven

athletes selected in this year’s Olympic and Paralympic teams.

Tom Slingsby of Point Frederick was selected for sailing while Jai Opetaia of Wattanobi was selected for boxing and Joshua Ross of Woy Woy was selected for athletics.

Liesl Tesch of Woy Woy was selected for paralympic sailing and Teigan Van Roosmalen of Bateau Bay was selected for Paralympic swimming.

Former Terrigal resident Ky Hurst was selected for open water swimming and Ryan Napoleon, formerly of Kincumber, was selected for swimming.

See inside for more details.

Central Coast athletes at the Olympics

by Kaitlin Watts

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Central Coast Division Rugby League referee

Emily Droguett became the fi rst female referee to offi ciate a fi rst grade competition match in the Central Coast Division Rugby League Competition between Northern Lakes and Toukley held at Gumbuyah Oval on Sunday, August 19.

Droguett, 23, who in 2003 began refereeing in the Central Coast Division

Junior League, said she had always aspired to referee at the highest level she could achieve.

Central Coast Referees director Mr Shayne Hayne promoted Droguett from refereeing Under-18s to refereeing seniors this year.

“Emily has really refereed well this year in all her reserve grade and open age games, and this is a just reward for her consistency and hard work,” said Mr Hayne.

“Training head-to-head with all the other

fi rst grade referees on the Central Coast each Wednesday night has defi nitely kept her ahead of the curve.

“It has nothing to do with special treatment and that’s exactly the way she wants it.

“All Emily wants is to be rewarded for hard work and that’s it,” said Mr Hayne.

Media release, 15 Aug 2012Shayne Hayne,

Central Coast Rugby League

Emily promoted to fi rst grade referee

Ou r i m b a h has moved into third

spot on the local rugby competition ladder, when they

defeated Northlakes by 19 points to six at Ourimbah Rugby

Ourimbah third on Union ladder after defeating Northlakes

Park on Saturday, August 11.

“The first half was an intense game of rugby with both sides having their chances to take control,” said Central Coast Rugby Union president Mr Larry Thomson.

“However, good defence by both sides limited the scoring chances and Ourimbah went into the half time break leading by the narrow margin of only one point; seven points to six.”

Ourimbah scored a try early in the first

half to take the lead and Northlakes were able to respond with two penalty goals.

Ourimbah then scored soon after the start of the second half and they were able to take that little bit of control of the game.

As a result of that try, Ourimbah led by 14 points to six which remained the score for much of the match.

Ourimbah scored their final try near fulltime to ensure the win.

Best for Ourimbah on the day were Nigel

Kennedy, flanker Bradd Sheridan and lock Tyler Jones.

Northlake’s best player was prop Sam Soane, who was in everything all day.

“The win put Ourimbah in a good position in terms of the Finals race, but they still have two tough matches to go this season,” Mr Thomson said.

Email, 12 Aug 2012Larry Thomson, Central

Coast Rugby Union

The cricket season is fast approaching and it’s time to dust off the whites and get ready to play Australia’s premier summer sport.

The Doyalson Wyee RSL Cricket Club is seeking players in all age groups from 5 to 65 to come and join us in the 2012/13 season.

• Milo In2Cricket: Boys & Girls 5 – 7• Super 8s: Boys & Girls 7 – 8• Junior Comp: Boys & Girls 9 – 16• Senior Comp: 17+• 1 Day Comp: 17+

The club is a member of the Central Coast Cricket Association and as such all games are played on the Coast. We have fully serviced training and playing facilities located at the Doyalson Wyee RSL.

THE SEASONThe cricket season starts at the beginning of October and runs through to the end of March. Junior cricket takes a break during the Christmas school holidays.

REGISTRATIONRegistration days will be held each Sunday during August at the Doyalson Wyee RSL from 1pm to 4pm. All new junior players will be required to provide proof of age, by way of a birth certifi cate.

FEES• Milo In2Cricket: $70 (includes Milo Cricket Kit)• U9 Non-Comp $70• Junior Competition: $95• Senior Competition: $260• 1 Day Competition: $150 + $10 per game played

GRADINGAll players both junior and senior who play in the competitions will be graded according to their ability prior to the start of the season. Senior players may be regraded during the season depending on their performance.

EQUIPMENTAll teams are supplied with a fully equipped kit, so it is not necessary to rush out and purchase expensive equipment before the season starts.

TRAININGTraining sessions are held mid-week throughout the season. Times will be ad-vised by the coaches prior to the season commencing.

For further information please see our web site at; www.doyalson.nsw.cricket.com.au or contact the Registrar; Michael Mariner on 4393 5581 or email mmariner@bigpond.net.au

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Bu d g e w o i r e s i d e n t , S a n d r a

English, has collected the silver medal in the Women’s Masters Division at the Nicaragua ISA World Masters Surfi ng Championship, held from Saturday, July 14, to Sunday, July 22, at Colorado Beach.

The Championship

attracted more than 130 surfers aged 35-years and over from 25 nations competing in the Masters (Over 35), Grand Masters (Over 40), Kahuna (Over 45) and Grand Kahuna (Over 50) divisions.

TravelSIM Team Australia fi nished fi fth at last year’s titles in El Salvador and improved two spots in 2012 after a fi nal day of competition at Colorado Beach.

English was desperately close to snatching the gold medal in the Women’s Masters, but was pipped by Hawaii’s former World Tour competitor, Rochelle Ballard 8.90 to 8.17.

The fi nal team standings ended with Hawaii fi rst at 10540, USA second at 9771 and Australia third at 7540.

Media release, 23 Jul 2012Surf Life Saving Australia

Sandra English is World Masters silver medallist

Me m b e r s from Shelley Beach and

North Entrance Surf Life Saving Clubs have been recognised at the annual Surf Life Saving NSW Awards of Excellence in Sydney on Saturday, August 11.

Mr Richard Walker from North Entrance SLSC was awarded Facilitator of the Year at the event.

Mr Walker facilitates courses and said he was committed to promoting education in general, ensuring all trainers and assessors meet the vocational training standards.

Offi cial of the Year was awarded to Mr Donald (Donny) Van Keimpema of Shelly Beach SLSC.

Mr Van Keimpema

is a skilled offi cial and facilitates at SLS offi cials courses all around Australia

“Wow, this is so unexpected,” said Mr Van Keimpema.

Mr Van Keimpema has also been appointed head referee for the 2013 NSW titles, to be held at Ocean Beach.

More than 350 of Surf Life Saving’s most outstanding lifesavers, athletes, coaches and administrators gathered in Sydney to celebrate the enormous contribution of volunteers and clubs from across NSW.

Media release, 13 Aug 2012Donna Wishart, Surf Life

Saving Australia

Two SLSC members receive major state awards

Mr Donald Van Keimpema

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