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Issue 002December 13, 2010

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Known as the Landing, the planned waterfront makeover, with Lend Lease, may not be fully realized for a few years yet, but developing the site is a key component of the Gosford Challenge concept.

The preferred proponent status gives Lend Lease and its infrastructure arm, Capella Capital, a period of exclusive negotiation with the Central Coast Redevelopment Corporation (CCRDC) until the end of March 2011.

The Landing is seen as a key state project for the NSW Government’s Land and Property Management Authority (LPMA).

It is a collaborative project to transform Gosford City by connecting it to its magnifi cent but under-utilised waterfront.

It is the largest and most important project currently

being undertaken by the LPMA in this part of the state.

Whilst the project is yet to be defi ned (this will be the role of the LPMA in concert with its partner/s) in terms of outcomes and deliverables, readers can judge the scale of the opportunity by (a) the site size; 97.5 ha of land and seabed, (b) the anticipated value; in excess of $1billion and (c) the anticipated build-out timeframe; in the region of 20 years.

Member for Gosford, Ms Marie Andrews, said the signifi cant milestone reached puts Gosford one step closer to realising its status as the capital of the Central Coast.

“The Landing is a key component in the revitalisation of Gosford, which is aimed at delivering growth and investment for the Central Coast and will ultimately translate into real

jobs,” Ms Andrews said. Lend Lease’s managing

director, development – Australia, Mr David Rolls said he was excited about the opportunity ahead.

“I’m looking forward to meeting with the local community and learning more about Gosford,” Mr Rolls said.

Expressions of interest were sought and the outcome was made public at a launch inside Iguana Joes waterfront restaurant held on Thursday, December 9.

A feature of the announcement was the inclusion of an outside broadcast by Sydney 2GB radio station “shock jocks” Alan Jones and Ray Hadley, as well as performances by Rod McCormack and Gina Jeffries.

Charged with developing the region is the newly

expanded Central Coast Regional Development Corporation [CCRDC] based at Mount Penang and with its new board now in place, a single developer, Lend Lease, was chosen from fi ve submissions.

The CCRDC was recently expanded to take on the larger and more complex regional development projects.

It is expected to

Gosford waterfront

plans unveiled

Lend Lease has been selected as the preferred partner to work with Gosford City Council and the NSW State Government to re-develop Gosford waterfront.

contribute substantially to the development of the region on behalf of the NSW State Government.

The new board members include chairman, Mr John Taylor, Mr Ken Jolly, Mr Steve Brahams, Mr Peter Wilson, and Mr Michael Whittaker.

Introducing the new board, NSW Minister for Lands, Mr Tony Kelly said of Mr Taylor, “he is a local person with more than 35 years’ experience serving both in the private and public sectors”.

Ken Jolly was the guiding light of Scholastic Australia, and a local of many years.

Both Wilson and Whittaker are the respective general managers of Gosford and Wyong councils.

General Manager of the CCRDC, Brett Smith, has a wealth of knowledge and experience with development strategies.

His background includes sixteen years’ experience in the public sector ranging from Natural Resource Management to Commercial Development.

Brett Smith has been with the NSW Government Land and Property Management Authority (LPMA), Crown Lands Division in the positions of Program Manager, Regional Manager, Central Coast/Hunter and Director North.

For the past two years, Mr Smith has also been the joint project director of the Gosford Challenge.

The venture could be hampered by a change in NSW State Government in March 2011.

Running for the NSW seat of Gosford in March will be Cr Chris Holstein on the Liberal ticket.

Also challenging for the seat is Katie Smith, a local solicitor based in Woy Woy, recently preselected for the Labor Party replacing Ms Andrews.

In the mix is Cr Peter Freewater of the Greens and as far as is known all candidates support

developing the Gosford City waterfront.

State Liberal candidate, Cr Holstein stated that he will always been keen on the revitalisation of Gosford as long as it is in keeping with the Gosford Challenge concept.

Although, if the coalition gains power in March, part 3a planning may be returned to local councils from the state government, according to an ABC TV interview with planning minister, Frank Kelly in December.

For the venture to be successful, bi-partisan support is vital.

If the community is to eventually see its own mini Darling Harbour on the Gosford Waterfront, assuming that’s what the community wants, then all need to work toward that goal.

Meanwhile, knowing the importance of complementary development to the future of Gosford, a recently formed separate group of landholders is working to ensure that developers get some assistance by putting section 94 contributions under the microscope and lobbying for a better deal with variations depending on where the development is to take place.

The organisation, known as the Gosford [CBD] Property Owners Organisation, consists of a dozen or so property owners boasting ownership of approximately 70 per cent of the properties/land in and around the Gosford CBD.

The aim is to reduce developer contributions within the CBD, where infrastructure already exists, from its current levy of 4 per cent.

Val Bridge, 9 Dec 2010Interviewees: Helen

Polkinghorne, Environment and Planning Gosford Council;

Margaret Paterson, LPMA; Cr Chris Holstein; Colleen

Worthy-Jennings, Environment and Planning, Gosford

Council; Bob Bourne, Bourne Family and Hotels.

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“This sad issue comes along each Christmas and the same dreadful thing happens, people buy pets as presents that are not necessarily wanted by the recipient or needed,” said

Cr Terri Latella.“The pets are then

abandoned and left wandering the streets and bush, or barking at homes when little attention is given to them, they are left lonely

causing grief to neighbors and also costing ratepayer’s money for Council’s pound services.

“There is also another sad problem, that domestic animals kill native animals in

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Media Release, 9 Dec 2010

Terri Latella, Gosford Council

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Gosford Council is calling on the community to take special care when considering the purchase of domestic pets as Christmas presents this year.

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The radio program was broadcast from Iguanas on the Gosford waterfront between 5:30am and 12pm.

Mr Jones and Mr Hadley invited members of the public to come along to see the live national show.

Mayor of Gosford City, Cr Laurie Maher said the support of Radio 2GB is a statement to the nation that Gosford is serious about its transformation into a world-class waterfront destination.

“Much work has been done over the past two years by the Gosford Challenge

team and members of the local community to kick start the revitalisation of our City”, said Cr Maher.

“The baton has now been taken up by the Central Coast Regional Development Corporation (CCRDC) to continue this revolution.

“People from outside our region are beginning to sit up and take notice and having national media personalities like Alan Jones and Ray Hadley coming to Gosford, is an indication that we mean business

when it comes to creating a world-class waterfront city,” said Cr Maher.

The 2GB live broadcast coincided with the announcement of the Landing at Gosford which will take the rejuvenation of Gosford into its next phase.

“With this level of support, we are also exceptionally pleased to welcome the State Government’s announcement that a preferred proponent has been selected to work with the CCRDC on The Landing at Gosford redevelopment,”

said Cr Maher.“The announcement that

Lend Lease will work with the CCRDC to move forward with projects to rejuvenate our City is very exciting.

“An organisation of the calibre, credentials and history of Lend Lease partnering to continue Gosford’s redevelopment is yet another positive sign for our region.

“With such big names showing their support and getting involved, the rejuvenation of the City of Gosford is imminent.”


Alison Hood, Council Media

Radio station supports Gosford city

Radio stars Mr Alan Jones and Mr Ray Hadley broadcast their live 2GB radio program on Thursday, Dec 9, from Gosford to support the Gosford community in the revitalisation of

Gosford city.

According to Council, the Precinct will cover 73,000 square metres and will include the Gosford Regional Art Gallery & Arts Centre, Caroline Bay Foreshore and a number of surrounding reserves.

Gosford City Council’s Project Offi cer of Metro Greenspace Mr Chris Lear says that the Masterplan for the Precinct will provide a fresh and new direction that will encompass ecologically sustainable design and a broader network of walkways.

“The Masterplan for the Precinct will bring together many of the existing reserves in the area and will also link with the Gosford

Regional Art Gallery through Cycleways and walking tracks.

“The community consultation process allows us to let people in our local area to make a contribution to what will be a fantastic recreational area,” said Mr Lear.

The Caroline Bay Arts Precinct Masterplan is being funded by the NSW Department of Planning Metropolitan Greenspace Program with Gosford Council matching the funding dollar for dollar.

Media release, 24 Nov 2010

Alison Hood, Gosford Council media

Community assists in arts masterplan

The fi rst round of community consultation for the Caroline Bay Arts Precinct Masterplan was held by Gosford Council

on Wednesday, December 1, Gosford Regional Art Gallery, providing the community with an opportunity to become involved in the initial planning stages of the Precinct.

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During the course of the arrest police located a clandestine drug laboratory at Gosford that has now been dismantled by Drug Squad offi cers.

The arrest was part of one of the largest State Crime Command operations involving more than 500 police, 37 search warrants and the dismantling of multiple drug syndicates.

Headed by the State Crime Command’s Organised Crime Targeting Squad with assistance from the NSW Crime Commission, police commenced executing warrants in homes and businesses at 6am on Wednesday, December 8, arresting a total of 29 people allegedly involved in the large commercial manufacture and supply of illicit drugs including cocaine, amphetamines and LSD.

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a total of 16.7 kilograms of prohibited drugs, 29 kg of precursor chemicals, 5,848 tabs of LSD, and 30 cannabis plants, as well as 4 fi rearms and 600 rounds of ammunition.

According to NSW police, these drugs have a total estimated potential street value of $9 million.

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“The execution of 37 simultaneous search warrants and 29 arrests could not have been achieved without the expertise and hard work displayed by all offi cers involved.”


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and a 29 year old man and woman from Gosford were arrested on Wednesday,

December 8, on drug charges.

Funding will go toward two Gosford Council projects including $250,000 towards preservation of bushland and construction of the Casuarina Trail, a 1.5 km long safe walking trail at Rumbalara Reserve and $50,000 to assist in preparing an Open Space and Leisure Services Strategic Plan.

The plan will identify current usage of existing greenspace and highlight future opportunities for the areas, in partnership with

other government agencies. Minister for Planning Mr

Tony Kelly said the funding has been allocated under the MGP, which since 1990 has provided nearly $30 million to more than 516 projects across the city.

Funding under the MGP is provided to local councils on a dollar-for-dollar basis for specifi c regional signifi cant projects, which help restore, conserve or enhance land in public ownership to provide high quality access and facilities

for recreation purposes. “2010 is the fi fth

year where the program has focused on funding projects that develop the Regional Recreational Trails Framework, and more than $1.75 million of this year’s allocation has gone towards recreation trail related projects.

Member for Gosford, Ms Marie Andrews, welcomed the announcement and the NSW Government’s commitment to open space and trail projects that will

deliver real benefi ts to the public.

“These projects will provide locals and visitors alike with a range of outstanding new facilities and vastly improved access to some of the city’s most valuable open space and recreational areas,” Ms Andrews said.


Suzanne King, Offi ce of Marie Andrews

Funding received for

reserve

The NSW Government has granted $300,000 to Gosford Council towards construction of a 1.5 km long safe walking trail and to help plan for future green spaces, as part of the 2010 round of funding from the Metropolitan Greenspace Program (MGP).

Member for Gosford, Marie Andrews, Minister for Planning the Hon Tony Kelly and Labor Candidate for Gosford, Katie Smith


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Mr John Phillips of Gosford Town Centre Pharmacy believes that the Federal funds offered to Council should not go towards the GTC commuter car park and should instead be linked with the NSW Government’s recent decision to build a commuter car park on the Booth Mitsubishi site.

Gosford Central News understand that Council proposes to retain the existing car park for commuters but needs to make access available to users without their needing to travel via the shopping areas on the fi rst two fl oors, as these areas will be closed.

The two fl oors of shops will be made available to any suitable commercial operator that provides Council with the most viable proposal.

An irate John Phillips said: “Gosford Councillors and council staff have little or no experience or understanding of what is involved in the operation and running of retailing businesses and should not be making important business decisions without the input of the business community and other interested parties.”

The $11 million purchase of the GTC by Gosford Council aims to provide

400 commuter car spaces and according to Council’s director of environment and planning, Ms Colleen Worthy Jennings, Council anticipates having its car park in operation in the fi rst half of 2011.

According to Mr Phillips, the $7 million worth of Federal funds was offered to Gosford Council by former Member for Robertson, Belinda Neal with the expectation that it would be used to expand the existing commuter car park and if this was not possible,

the funds would be used to secure an alternate site in close proximity to the railway station.

Gosford Council was previously offered the opportunity to purchase the Booth Mitsubishi site, which is across the road from the railway station, by Mr Kevin Booth, two and a half years ago and again more recently, at a Gosford Challenge meeting, however the offer was rejected both times.

Mr Phillips has spoken out against Gosford Council’s plans to turn the

Tenants and commuters reject Town Centre

purchase

A tenant in the Gosford Town Centre (GTC) has voiced his strong concerns about Gosford Council’s decision to use $7 million of Federal funding to transform the GTC into a 400 space

commuter car park, despite the lack of support from shop owners and the Central Coast Commuter Association (CCCA).

GTC into a commuter car park for reasons including the distance from the station, lack of pedestrian access and tenants’ loss of employment and livelihood.

Mr Phillips has made a request to member for Gosford, Ms Marie Andrews that the NSW Government formally request the cessation of any further funding to Gosford Council for their purchase of the GTC.

On August 12 Mr Phillips

wrote to Hon Ms Barbara Perry MP, Minister for local Government, expressing his deep concern over GCC plans for GTC.

Since then, he has been continually communicating and meeting with the Minister’s department, Ms Marie Andrews and Ms Deborah O’Neill.

“It is very clear that both members of parliament, as well as the previous Member for Robertson, are against the concept of GCC purchasing GTC as a commuter car park”, he said.

Kevin Parish of the CCCA has also expressed his disapproval of Council’s purchase of the GTC commuter car park in a letter to John Phillips dated Sunday, October 24.

“This association is seeking an assurance that funds provided by the federal and state governments for 400 free commuter car parking spaces will not be used for this purpose.

“Market town is too far away from the railway station to be an effective commuter car parking location,” said Mr Parish.

Mr Parish claims that after an intense lobbying campaign by the CCCA

to secure funding for the expansion of the car parking available, Gosford Council “secretly arranged to purchase the Market Town shopping centre for the provision of these extra spaces”.

On November 23, Mr Phillips met with Mr Kevin Parish, Central Coast Commuter Association (CCCA), Mr Luke Aitken, Senior Advisor to the minister and Ms Marie Andrews in Parliament House, Sydney, where they discussed at length GCC’s actions.

Store owners in the GTC are among the community members that are unhappy with council’s decision, claiming that they were given no compensation and some shops have been forced to close down.

Gosford Council signed a contract on Thursday, August 19 for the purchase of the GTC and notices were issued to tenants on Monday, August 23, stating that tenants will be required to vacate the premises by December 31.

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Sue Dengate of the Central Coast Artifi cial Reef project claims that the buoy was deliberately unshackled by opponents of the scuttling plan.

The NSAG however, stated that the buoy may have come loose from the recent strong north-easterly winds and claimed that the NSAG had no involvement in the buoy coming loose.

According to the NSAG newsletter, “Spotting the

buoy was the fi rst most of us knew of plans to sink a warship off the beach.

“It would be a fi tting omen for the yellow buoy’s disappearance to herald the closing chapter of this debacle.”

“We did not touch the buoy,’’ an NSAG spokesperson said.

“We are disturbed at these accusations and are considering our legal options.”

“In fact, having the yellow buoy in our bay was to our benefi t because it showed how close the proposed scuttling is to shore.”

According to the NSAG newsletter, the NSW Maritime was contacted by NSAG for a report and “the Maritime spokesperson said they’ve recovered the buoy and it is now in Sydney.

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Unshackled buoy causes controversy

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Smith to replace

AndrewsThe Australian Labor Party has announced

Katie Smith as its new candidate for Gosford on Thursday, November 18,

following Marie Andrews’ decision to stand down in the next state election.

Ms Smith has been a member of the Labor party for over a decade and currently runs her own legal practice in Umina.

“I’m proud to have lived in the area for 26 years and if elected as Member for Gosford, I will have a strong local voice,” said Ms Smith.

“It’s an absolute honour to represent the Australian Labour Party in our area as Labor’s new candidate for Gosford,” she said.

Ms Smith said she believed there are a number of issues that will demand attention at the next election and beyond, including transport, the environment, creating local jobs and the need for better health services.

“As a local solicitor and commuter, I have fi rsthand knowledge of the issues that matter to locals,” Ms Smith said.

“A priority for our area is ensuring residents have access to jobs close to home, as well as giving jobseekers the skills and training they need to secure quality jobs into the future.

“The availability of quality health services for people on the Coast is also a growing issue particularly with our growing and ageing population and as a community we need to make sure Gosford and the Peninsula gets its fair share.”

Ms Smith paid tribute to retiring MP Marie Andrews, praising her record of delivery for the local community since elected over 16 years ago.

“Marie has been a wonderful Member for Gosford, she stood up for the Central Coast when it really mattered and for that we should be thankful,” said Ms Smith.

“I’d like the chance to keep doing that for local residents, I want people in our area to know they can raise their concerns and ideas with me, and I’ll work hard to act on them.

“I want to do my best for the people of Gosford and I look forward to working with the community to make our area an even better place to live.”

Media Release, 29 Nov 2010Katie Smith

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Ms Dengate however, claims that “the police are investigating this latest act of vandalism as this is not the fi rst time people opposed to the scuttling have engaged in unlawful acts,” she said

“It would seem that some people have no qualms in breaking the law and intentionally costing the taxpayers of NSW a lot of unnecessary money,” said Ms Dengate.

“This also proves that the ocean currents move north from the site and not onto the shoreline of Avoca Beach.”


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“The issue of gene patenting is one I feel very strongly about,” said Ms O’Neill.

“Genes exist in us. “They are not an

invention and should not be the subject of commercial exploitation.

“It angers me that under our current laws, greedy multinational companies are able to force Australian cancer researchers to stop using cancer genes for research or testing purposes

“Lots of people and families in Robertson are affected by cancer, and many generous people of good will put a great deal of time and effort into fundraising and supporting people with cancer.

“At [the] Brisbane Water Oyster Festival alone, seven local women raised $90,000 for cancer support.

“Heroic efforts such as this make me doubly determined to change these out-of-date laws.

“That’s why I am proudly supporting the Member for Fremantle Melissa Parke’s work in the Parliament to amend the Patents Act to ensure that patents cannot be granted over any biological materials that are identical to what exists in nature,” said Ms O’Neill.

Media Release, 17 Nov 2010

Matt Pullford, Offi ce of Deborah O’Neill

O’Neill fi ghts cancer

Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill joined other parliamentarians, the Cancer Council, cancer researchers, and the patron of the National Breast Cancer Foundation Sarah

Murdoch at Parliament House in Canberra on Wednesday, November 17, to campaign for law reform on gene patenting.

The presentation was held on Wednesday, November 30, by the Local Government and Shires Association of NSW.

Get Smart with Sharps campaign manages the disposal of sharps by creating collection points at selected pharmacies and ‘disposafi t’™ bins in public areas to hold used syringes.

Gosford City Council was the Division C winner and overall winner for populations over 60,000 in the Community Sharps Management Award category.

The campaign was recognised for limiting the number of inappropriately discarded needles and syringes in wheelie bins and the public domain in the Gosford area.

A Needle Cleanup hotline on 1800NEEDLE number was established to allow people to check for their nearest disposal

facility while selected pharmacy disposal location information is available on the Gosford Council website.

Mayor Cr Laurie Maher says the award truly recognises the effort put in by council staff to create a program that helps create a safer environment for our whole community.

“The Get Smart with Sharps program is one that has allowed us to give greater protection to the

wider community and it is an honour to accept this award on behalf of Gosford Council.

“The program has allowed us to limit the number of incorrectly disposed sharps which is a big positive for the City of Gosford,” said Cr Maher.


Alison Hood, Gosford Council

Council wins needle disposal award

Gosford Council general manager, Peter Wilson with Keith Vallard and mayor Cr Laurie Maher

Gosford Council has been awarded two awards at the 2009-10 Excellence in the Environment Awards Presentation and Finalists Forum for its Get Smart with Sharps program.

Mrs Byrne has been caring for her son, Malcolm, since 1983, after he sustained a serious injury from a surfi ng accident and is now wheelchair bound.

“I feel very honoured and a little humble about receiving this award.

“There are many other people in similar situations who have far more diffi cult circumstances,” said Mrs Byrne.

“I am very happy and will always treasure this award.”

Member for Gosford, Marie Andrews said selecting the award winners had been a diffi cult task with so many outstanding local nominees.

“Carers really are the quiet achievers in our community and deserve to be recognised,” Ms Marie Andrews said.

“The NSW Government’s Local Carer Awards are presented to individuals or organisations that have made a signifi cant contribution to the community through their role as carers.”

More than 100 awards were presented at ceremonies in towns around the State during Carers Week.

The Minister for Disability Services, Peter Primrose, said that the new awards were one of the ways in

which the NSW Government recognised the dedication put in by people who care for others.

“The 750,000 carers in NSW make a vital social and economic contribution to our society,” Mr Primrose said.

“Carers often do not receive recognition for their many hours of care and support and the valuable role they play.

“This is what both Carers Week and the new Local Carer Awards are all about.”

Media release, 1 Dec 2010Suzanne King, Offi ce of

Marie Andrews

Local carer wins award

A primary carer from East Gosford, Mrs Byrne, has received a Local Carer Award and has been presented with a certifi cate of appreciation.

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However, because neighbouring suburbs belong to a different post code our Progress Association, covering the area from Koolewong to West Gosford, has been unable to have a united media presence in your publication.

We now look forward to being able to supply media releases for inclusion in both publications and wish you well in your community endeavours.

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Whilst more parking is always needed, if the Council had any foresight the centre could be much more functional with street level shops with existing and new tenants.

The next level could be used as a theatre or some interactive event and the remaining space allocated

for parking.I thought the idea was

to invigorate the CBD not destroy it further.

The decision on the landing proposal on the waterfront is another death knell for the businesses in the CBD.

The great wall of residential on the

waterfront the LPA has carriage of, will not eventuate the dream of connecting the the CBD to the waterfront, quite the opposite as has happened through other parts of this once great state.

Letter, 10 Dec 2010Mark Ellis, Woy Woy

I was delighted to receive a copy of your newspaper recently and particularly to know that news of and events in parts of Gosford City would now be included in a community broadsheet with wider

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Congratulations on your publication of the Gosford Central Community News.

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Gosford Council’s decision to create a commuter car park in the Gosford Town Centre seems strange when one of the impetuses of the Gosford Challenge was to provide employment, not

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“In September, 1959, the fi rst Cardinal born in Australia, Cardinal Norman Gilroy of the Sydney Diocese set and blessed the foundation stone of the new school in East Gosford.

“That ceremony marked the commencement of a major construction project on the Central Coast,” said Ms Andrews.

“Currently, the total enrolment at St Patrick’s School is 340.

“The Principal is Ms Nicole Cumming, who is doing an excellent job in guiding the school through the many challenges facing education in the 21st century, especially in the area of technology,” said Ms Andrews.

The local member paid

tribute to the 2010 School Captains, Molly Davies, Max Frazer, Jonah Meggs and Beth Tooby for the important role they play in the day to day operations of the school and congratulated them for being such fi ne ambassadors.

The 2010 Sports Captains were also acknowledged in State Parliament for taking their duties seriously and for being good sporting role models for the school.

Ms Andrews congratulated the school on their 50th anniversary and wished the school principal, teachers, staff, students and the school community all the very best for a bright future.


Suzanne King, offi ce of Marie Andrews

Andrews pays

tribute to school

The 50th anniversary of St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School at East Gosford has been commemorated in a speech

made recently in State Parliament by local Member Marie Andrews.

The year’s work culminated in an Awards Ceremony held on Monday, November 15, at Laycock Street Theatre.

The Awards recognise the schools and individuals who are doing the most to reduce the environmental footprint of their food choices.

Winners of the 2010 Greenhouse Awards include Somersby Public School for the Most Projects, Niagra Park Public School for the Best Worm Farm/Composting, The Coast Christian School for the Best Vegetable Garden and Avoca Beach Public School for the Best Nude Food Activities.

The School of the Year awards went to Central Mangrove Public School for the Small School of the Year, Erina Heights Public School for the Medium School and Kincumber Public School for the Large School.

Council’s Environmental Education Offi cer Anni Griffi ths said the theme for the 2010 program was “Think Green Eat Green”.

“This issue focused attention on the fact that a signifi cant percentage of our ecological footprint, about 38%, results from the choices we make with regards to food.

“The average school child will produce approximately 30 kilograms of waste each

year, just from their lunch box.

“Program activities, projects and resources were all aimed at encouraging students to question the types of food they buy, where they buy it from, how it is packaged and ultimately, how it is disposed at the end of its life.

“Students explored issues such as how far their food had travelled from paddock to plate, how much waste their lunch packaging produced and the environmental benefi ts of home grown and cooked foods.

“In addition, schools established vegetable gardens and comprehensive

composting and worm farm systems to deal with organic food waste, thereby reducing the amount of waste going to landfi ll,” said Ms Griffi ths.

Gosford Council has been running its School Environment Program for 22 years and each year the topic is different.

Past years have seen schools address issues including waste management, water use, climate change, biodiversity and recycling.

This year the program had 22 registered schools and received nearly 500 individual projects from students throughout the region.


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Environment program educates primary students

Mayor of Gosford City Cr. Laurie Maher, Council’s Environmental Education Offi cer Maree Whelan and Emma Jackson and Darcy Dunlop representing Kincumber Public School which won Large School of the Year

Primary school children at Gosford City schools have this year been actively learning about the environmental impact of their food choices through Gosford Council’s Schools Environment

Program.

My important Gosford Central Community News Readers. In our Gosford Local Government Area, we have more than enough political

shortcomings to consider for the State government election in March.Top of the list is the pathetic response to the wrongful deaths some years ago of

fi ve innocent people, two parents their two children and a nephew, who died in a ditch at the bottom of Piles Creek at Somersby.

This extended family, like all voting taxpayers, was entitled to expect Gosford City Council, the third tier of our government, controlled by members of Labor, Liberal Coalition, Central Coast First, Greens and an Independent, to do its job with all due diligence.

It is clear to me and I believe, evidence exists to show, that the council had not done everything possible to make the public road, which is “a workplace”, safe!

While time passes and our elected representatives come and go, the two partiers not much preferred and their fellow travellers have displayed a determined disinterest in exposing the truth.

I became involved with politics because evidence exists that the corrupt Gosford City Council was standing over my father and trying to trick him into applying for a change of use on his main street property.

I was surprised when, as one by one, over many years, my father and I approached our elected representatives, both in power and opposition, for help in sorting out this problem.

We approached the then independent Mayor of Gosford, Chris Holstein, who is now the Liberal candidate for the seat of Gosford, our retiring local Labor MP, Marie Andrews and on up the chain of government and opposition to the Labor Minister for Local Government Harry Wood, the Planning Minister Andrew Refshaugie, the then Premier Bob Carr and his opposition, among others, Chris Hartcher, Kerry Chikarovski, John Brogden, and Barry O’Farrell.

Early on, I had no concept of how both sides of government rolled to protect their own.

A simple thing like a dodgy development application (DA), which was misleading in no small way, has been overshadowed to where I continue to write, exposing these political sins against the people.

I was surprised when senior people in assessment team four at Gosford City Council told me that it was not their concern if a development application did not comply with the Regulation of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act.

I could not reconcile that bald statement and the insistence from one of their number: “I don’t care if the DA is a complete fabrication and a sack of lies, as assessment team four has the skills to assess it”, with the fact that “it is an offence to submit to a consent authority, a DA which is misleading in no small way”.

ICAC and the State Ombudsman insisted that they could do nothing as “there were bigger fi sh to fry”, but the information would be noted for future reference.

This is in direct contradiction of what was published in the SMH on December 9, 2010, where it was asserted by Nic Greiner that “No fi sh is too small”, in defence of the ICAC pursuit of Drummoyne MP, Angela D’Amore, over $4.500.

Anyone who has been hurt by so called small issues of corruption and abuse of power, know that ignoring those issues until they get big enough is not what we pay our taxes for.

If my elected representatives had done what is still expected of elected representatives today, those fi ve people would not have died in a state sponsored death trap.

It took years for me to discover ministerial prerogative, which permits a Minister to do absolutely bugger all with an allegation.

There were a few people who tried to do something for me.John Brogden was one.If elected representatives getting ready for March are not able or willing to publicly

pursue the truth, then we are doomed to endure dysfunctional government.Powerful people continue to read what I write, just as the rank and fi le members

of the political parties do, but none of them seem willing to target their own party members in pursuit of the truth.

The two parties not much preferred and their fellow travellers will ask you to give them your votes again in trust next March.

These candidates are part of a very small minority identifi ed as politicians, most of them will promise the world, yet so many clearly lack the personal values to actually do the right thing when asked.

The present Gosford City Council, already identifi ed by me as corrupt, is still in place because those very people we have put our trust in, have let us all down, for well over ten years that I am aware of and I know I am not the only person being denied due process!

Greens Councilor Peter Freewater is not satisifi ed with council management.What readers would like to see published is the names of those councillors who

wanted General Manager, Peter Wilson to stay on at Council.

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Mr Howitt was presented with the award by the Minister for School Education, Early Childhood and Youth Peter Garrett at The National History

Challenge Presentation Ceremony at Parliament House in Canberra.

The theme of the 2010 National History Challenge was Celebrations, Memories

Howitt named Young Historian of the Year

Member for Robertson Mrs Deborah O’Neill, has congratulated Rowan Howitt of Narara Valley High School

who was named Australia’s Young Historian of the Year on Wednesday, November 23.

and History. Rowan swayed the

judges with a historical analysis of three rock festivals entitled “when does memory become history?”

His essay contrasted the Beatles tour of Australia in 1964, the Pilgrimage for Pop Festival at Ourimbah in 1970, and the Go-Between Bridge Concert in June this year.

Ms O’Neill participated in the presentation ceremony and warmly congratulated Rowan, his family and the staff of Narara Valley High School.

“I’m delighted for Rowan and his family, who can all be extremely proud of his great achievement.”

“Given the subject he chose, it was particularly appropriate to see Minister Garrett present him with his award,” said Ms O’Neill.

“The judges from the History Teachers Association of Australia described Rowan’s essay as a ‘unique and very sophisticated hypothesis for investigation which he explored completely’.

“The judges also acknowledged Rowan’s participation in the National History Challenge over a number of years.

“Rowan’s award shows it’s not such a long way to the top if you put your heart into what you study – and there’s a lesson in that for all of us,” said Ms O’Neill.

Rowan also won the National Trusts of Australia award for his work.


Matt Pullford, Offi ce of Deborah O’Neill

The award will be presented to the school by school education director, Dr David Cullen in recognition of its ability to deliver educational programs that specifi cally cater for local students’ needs.

The school has been involved in a number of programs tailored to meet particular requirements including the accelerated learning program for students with high academic potential that began in 2006, the Creative and Performing Arts program that began in 2008, and a sports program that will start next year.

Dr Cullen says a year of research was undertaken before the accelerated learning program began.

“The depth of the research done into the demand

for such a program and into the school’s ability to deliver it for the foreseeable future was typical of the professionalism shown by the staff, and the main reason for its lasting success.

“The fi rst cohort is now in Year 12 and there is every indication that they will show they have made the most of the excellent opportunities the program has offered them academically and otherwise.

“It’s also benefi tted students not in the class, in that it reinforces the school’s culture and expectation of excellence across all activities and grades.

“It also meant that introducing the Creative and Performing Arts class in response to demand,

particularly from a feeder primary school that had already developed great strength in the performing arts, was a natural addition.

“The school is very confi dent that the sports program will be an equally attractive and strong part of its specialist offering, using as it will carefully developed links with the Central Coast Mariners, Newcastle Knights and local netball and basketball clubs.”

Each year schools that have demonstrated an exceptional commitment to providing quality education are recognised through the awards.


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Narara Valley High wins awardNarara Valley High School will be presented with a Director-

General’s School Achievement Award on Monday, December 13, for its contribution to public education.

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“It’s the chance of a lifetime and one that the

hardworking band deserve ahead of the launch of their new album which is due out in early 2011,” said ASC founder, Lisa Butler.

“To say I’m excited for the band is truly an understatement.

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Central Coast Band October Rage will be performing live as the support gig for Bon Jovi after winning the Bon Jovi Triple M radio competition.

The Create, Innovate Gosford City project will offer selected industries their own space, the ability to forge partnerships with other creative industry groups as well as being promoted and supported through the project.

Speaking from State Parliament, Minister for Arts, Ms Judge said the project encourages commercial landlords and local government to recognise that the creative industries can drive economic and urban renewal and build a better future for NSW.

“Creative Enterprise Hubs are grassroots, arts-led renewal initiatives in

town centres,” Ms Judge said.

“The program is based on the runaway success of Renew Newcastle, which promotes pop-up spaces for creative, performance and community uses,” Ms Judge said.

“Nurturing the creative industry sector has the ability to initiate urban culture, create a unique identity and establish a sense of place within the City Centre”, said Deborah Lowndes, Place Manager for Gosford City.

The project is led by a steering committee representing local businesses, organisations,

Gosford Council, Gosford Chamber of Commerce, and project managed by Ms Lowndes (Gosford Business Improvement District) and has the support of Arts NSW and Gosford Council.

“With over 147,703 people in NSW currently earning their living in the creative sector and a vast range of creative talent based here on the Coast, there is a need to encourage a concentration, or a hub of these industries into the empty spaces in Gosford City,” said Ms Lowndes.


Deborah Lowndes, Create, Innovate Gosford City

Project supportsarts culture

To assist with the revitalization of Gosford City, a new initiative called Create, Innovate Gosford City has been developed to attract emerging creative industries into the city centre.

During the summer months the Kibble Park stage will play host to a series of creative workshops including activities such as Art in the Park, Kite Making

and Lantern Making.Gosford Council’s

Cultural Development Offi cer, Ms Darlene Cole says that the workshops are helping to bring creative life

to the heart of the Gosford CBD.

“There will be some fantastic creative workshops for children of all ages to enjoy in the beautiful surrounds of Kibble Park.

“The workshops are an opportunity for children to express themselves artistically and will also make up part of the Summer in the City Festival,” said Ms Cole.

This year Summer in the City will focus on connecting other celebrations and activities which are happening in and around Gosford including Gosford City Street Art Festival, Dance Moves the Central Coast 2011, Gosford Regional Gallery Holiday Activities and Australia Day.

The fi rst of the workshops kicked off on Thursday, December 9 and coincided with the announcement of the judges prize for the Gosford City Street Art Festival.


Gosford Council media

Creative workshopsfor the new year

Creative Workshops are coming to Gosford as part of the Summer in the City Festival with a number of activities for the whole family to enjoy over the New Year period.

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For New Years Eve,

amongst the festivities of the Fancy Dress Parade and the interactive visual display in the geodesic dome, of festival goer’s mobile phone videos, punters will be alive with excitement and ready to bring in the New Year.


Anna Wallace, peats Ridge Festival

Program for festival

releasedThe program for the 2010 Peats Ridge Festival has been released

with ten stages packed to the brim with music and arts performance.

West Gosford Salvation Army store held Christmas fashion parades on Thursday, December 2, featuring preloved men and women’s clothing.

“People from a diverse range of socio-economic backgrounds now shop at Salvos stores,” said General Manager of Salvos stores,

Neville Barrett.“We remind the

community that all profi ts from Salvos Stores go directly to funding vital Salvation Army programs which assist those less fortunate in our community.

By purchasing at and donating to Salvos Stores you are also helping the

environment by recycling and in so doing reducing landfi ll,” he said.

Donors are encouraged to take donations directly to Salvos stores as donations are often stolen or damaged if left after hours.


Pat Daley, Salvation Army

Salvation Army celebrates birthday

Nicole Markham modelling clothes from the West Gosford Salvation Army store

A charity store franchise on the Central Coast celebrated their 124th birthday on Monday, November 24 with a sale that will run over to the New Year.

Christmas trees sold for charity

The Kariong/Somersby Rotary Club has raised money for to the Central Coast Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Program run by Central Coast Family Support Services by selling freshly cut

Christmas Trees.“The clubs thank all

families and businesses who purchased their trees which are professionally grown in Victoria; raised

over 3-5 years; and remain fresh for 3-4 weeks,” said Peter Holland from Kariong/Somersby Rotary Club.

““All Central Coast

Rotary Clubs support fi ve Central Coast groups that assist Grandparents Raising Grandchildren programs and this is but one of the fundraisers,’ he said.

Trees were sold on December 4, 5, 11 and 12 at Gosford Racecourse Corner, Fagans Park Point Clare, Lisarow Caltex, and Wyong Leagues Club as well as Terrigal High School.

Email, 24 Nov 2010Peter Holland, Kariong/Somersby Rotary Club

The movies will begin from 8pm and will be screened every Friday until January 21, excluding December 24 and 31.

Gosford Council’s Manager of Library Services, Mr Alan Flores says that the Friday Flicks provide the perfect opportunity for the whole family to enjoy some classic movies.

“The movies that have been selected can be enjoyed by mum, dad and the kids in a wonderful outdoor setting at the Hive.

“Families can bring along picnic baskets, deckchairs, sleeping bags and blankets and enjoy these fi lms under the stars,” said Mr Flores.

The movies that will be screened this year include Happy Feet, How the Grinch stole Christmas, Where the Wild Things Are, The Jungle Book and Chocolat.

In the event of bad

weather the movie will be hosted indoors, inside the Erina Library Foyer.


Gosford Council Media

Outdoor moviesmake comeback

Friday Flicks at the Hive in Erina Fair are back with a series of classic movies screened outdoors and suitable for the whole family.

Out & AboutGosford Central Community News - December 13, 2010 - Page 17

Wilde Woman is a theatrical cabaret interpretation of Jill Mather’s play “In the Footsteps of Oscar Wilde” and was directed by Dinah Shearing.

The all local cast consisted of Pauline

Wright, Pollyanna Forshaw, Beverley Callow and Jiri Kripac.

“On Friday and Saturday nights The Ferryman was packed with warm, responsive crowds who were glowing in their

Davistown play a success

Pauline Wright as Dolly Wilde

appreciation of Wilde Woman,” said Ms Wright.

“I was very touched by the play and fi lled with admiration for the production,” said audience member, Patrick Donnellan of Empire Bay.

Ms Nina De Angelo from FusionArts described the play as “totally awesome.”

“What a memorable evening, what a wonderful cast – great acting.

“It just drew me in. “I look forward to more

intimate theatre at The Ferryman,” said Ms De Angelo.

Mr Dave Kerslake of Central Coast Theatre has also congratulated the cast on a wonderful production.

“We enjoyed it immensely,” said Mr Kerslake.

Email, 7 Dec 2010Pauline Wright,

Wilde Woman

The exhibition, Where Two Rivers Meet, celebrates and promotes Indigenous artists with artwork refl ecting the original mark making of their country.

It will feature Frank

Wright, a previous exhibitor at the Studio Gallery and will be accompanied by other Gamilaroi and Yuwaalaraay artists.

It is dedicated to the memory of Don Lillyman.

It will be open from 9am to 4pm at the Studio Gallery at the Gosford Regional Art Gallery.

Flyer, 23 Nov 2010The Studio Gallery

Exhibition to celebrate indigenous artists

An art exhibition aimed at celebrating outback indigenous artists will be held until Tuesday, December 21 at the Studio gallery in Gosford.

Theatrical cabaret Wilde Woman played at the Ferryman in Davistown on the weekend of December 4 and 5, and

featured an all local cast.

Birthday celebrations included a fashion parade and a raffl e with lucky door prizes including a $100 voucher donated by Bev Benson Fashions, a water colour painting from Olive Petersen and plants from Narara Nursery.

The Gosford Branch of Red Cross was formed in

1916 during WW1 to prepare comfort parcels for sick and wounded soldiers, and to make and serve meals for young troops on their way to the Sydney training camps.

The Gosford and Green Point Branches met over the years in many different buildings and in 1984 the branches amalgamated.

A bequest from the Chapman estate led to the building of Chapman House in Henry Wheeler Place, Gosford where the Gosford and Green Point Branches still meet to this day.


Bruce Wardley, Red Cross

Red Cross celebrates anniversary

The Gosford Green Point Branch of Red Cross celebrated its 95th birthday on Thursday November 18 with a gala day of fashion and raffl es at the Gosford Golf and Function Centre.


The Gosford DiaryThe Gosford DiaryFor events in post code areas 2250 and 2251The Gosford DiaryThe Gosford Diary

13 DecemberGosford Central Community

News 002 published, FreeCreative Kids –Art in the Park,

Kibble Park and Waterfall Arcade Gosford, 10:30am-2pm

Gosford Christmas Entertainment begins, Imperial Centre

14 DecemberBrisbane Water Historical Society

Inc 60th Birthday celebration, Yellow Piano, Wyoming, 11:30am.

Happy Wandering Touring Club, Final Meeting, Erina Leagues Club, 1pm

CC Art Society Paint Out, end of Pine Ave, Davistown

Creative Kids-Kites in the Park, Kibble Park, Gosford, 12pm -2pm

Inner Peace Movement lecture, Central Coast leagues Club, 10am, 1pm, 7pm

15 December2GO Christmas Carols,

Bluetongue stadium, 5pmGBID members and business

owners meeting

16 DecemberChristmas Storytime, Gosford

Library, 10:30am Free

17 DecemberElton Dave at the Central Coast

Leagues Club, 8.30pm FreeBrackets and Jam, Kincumba

Mountain Mud Brick building, 7pmCreative Kids- Lantern Making,

Kibble Park, Gosford, 10am-1pmOut of the Blue, Randalls on the

Beach, 6:30pm

18 DecemberLantern making workshop,

Waterfall Arcade, Mann St, 10am-2:30pm

Hip Hop in the Park, Kibble Park Gosford, 3-4pm, Free

19 DecemberLantern making workshop,

Waterfall Arcade, Mann St, 10am-2:30pm

20 DecemberCreative Kids –Art in the Park,

Kibble Park and Waterfall Arcade Gosford, 10:30am-2pm

21 December Final day of art exhibition, Where

Two Rivers Meet, 9am-4pm. The Studio Gallery, Gosford Regional Gallery

Central Coast Art Society, Summer Exhibition offi cial opening, 6pm

29 DecemberPeats Ridge Festival begins,

Glenworth Valley

3 JanuaryCreate, innovate Gosford begins

8 JanuaryInternational Year of Forests

– Somersby Falls Rainforest Appreciation, Rating MEDIUM, 8:30am-12:30am, Brisbane Water National Park

10 JanuaryLantern Making Workshop,

10am-1pm, Kibble ParkGosford City Markets

13 JanuaryArt in the Park Workshop, 11am-

2:30pm, Kibble Park

14 JanuaryKite Making Workshop, 12 noon-

2pm, Kibble Park

15 JanuaryMac’s Markets, Macmasters

Beach Community Hall, 10am-2pm

18 JanuaryLantern Making Workshop,

10am-2:30pm, Kibble Park

19 JanuaryPuppet Making Workshop, 10am-

12noon and 1pm-4pm, Kibble ParkLantern Making Workshop,

10am-2:30pm, Kibble Park

20 January A Walk to Mt Pleasant at Saratoga

– Rating EASY, 9am-11amMid Week Coast Walk Series –

Maitland Bay Store to Copacabana, rating HARD, 8:30am-3pm, Bouddi national Park

Art in the Park Workshop, 11am-2:30pm, Kibble Park

21 JanuaryKite Making Workshop, 12 noon-

2pm, Kibble ParkParty Boyz, Central Coast

Leagues Club

22 JanuaryDance Moves the Central Coast

2011 Workshops fi nale, Kibble Park, Gosford, 5pm

26 JanuaryAustralia Day Gosford

celebrations, Gosford waterfront, 8:30am-1pm

If you’ve got something happening in Gosford 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.

Directory

Central Coast Art SocietyBringing together artists and interested people for

lectures, demonstrations and discussion.Weekly paint-outs each Tuesday at varying Central

Coast locations4349 5860

Workshops - 4363 1820 - 9.30am to 12.30pmon the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month and Social

Meetings 1.30pm on the 4th Wednesday of each month at Gosford

City Arts Centre, for a demonstation by Guest artist4325 1420

[email protected] Box 4168, East Gosford 2250

If you would like your Community Organisation listed here, see

duckscrossing.org/publications.html for the forms or contact Gosford News on 4325 7369

“This year we are holding two Group Lantern making workshops on December 18 and 19 for two group members to learn the simple process of lantern making,” said member of the Woy Woy Australia Day Committee, Mr Darren Maxwell.

“Over the past fi ve years the lantern parade in the Australia Day Celebrations at Woy Woy has become one of the main features of the Peninsula calendar that brings together all cultures as Australian,” Mr Maxwell said.

“This is your groups chance to proudly show that you carry the fl ame of community spirit,” he said.

Three members from each community group can

be nominated on-line via www.peninsulaozday.com to carry the lead lantern.

The winner will be selected by the Australia Day committee and will be present with other VIP’s on stage during the fi re lighting ceremony.

They will then lead the 2011 Lantern Parade.

The lantern parade will end with a fi reworks display

and music simulcast by Star FM 104.5.

The parade will be held on the Woy Woy waterfront on January 26, from 7.30pm to 9.30pm.

Workshops are held in the waterfall Arcade in Gosford from 10am to 2:30pm.


Darren Maxwell, Woy Woy Australia Day committee.

Learn to make lanternsWorkshops will be held at Gosford on December 18 and 19 for

community members to learn the process of Lantern making for the 2011 Peninsula Australia Day Lantern Parade in Woy

Woy.

Lecturer offers

peace of mindLecturer from the Inner Peace Movement

Mr Steven Gibbs is offering workshops and lectures for people to better understand

themselves and get what they want out of life.

The Inner Peace Movement is an educational program that offers down to earth techniques to help people fi nd confi dence, peace of mind and a sense of purpose in their life.

“It really is possible to have more energy, more awareness and more fun in life” he said.

“People everywhere are searching for a way to ease the pressures of daily living and get more out life, but the way to reduce stress is more about understanding ourselves and how we work, rather than trying to fi x things on the outside,” said Mr Gibbs.

“A lot of the stress that people go through comes

down to communication.“Effective communication

starts with understanding how we communicate from the inside, out.”

Through his lectures and workshops Mr Gibbs offers people tools and techniques to better understand themselves so that they can know where they’re going in life and what they’re getting out of it.

He will be giving talks on Tuesday, December 14, at 10am, 1pm and 7pm at the Gosford RSL Club.


Steven Gibbs, Inner Peace Movement

Santa ParadeGosford Central Community News - December 13, 2010 - Page 19

The fi rst place winner of the Community prize was won by the Australian Filipino Society who went to great lengths to create a culturally colourful display.

Second prize went to Wally's Historic Fire Trucks and third to Gosford Community Child Care Centre.

The winner of the Business Prize went to Central Coast Highland Dancing for their

vibrant fl ing down the main street. The day continued with fun activities,

rides and slides for the children, but the hit of the day was the Snow Dome where people jumped into the life sized dome to have their photos taken in the "snow".

Website, 10 Dec 2010GBID, Deborah Lowndes

The annual Christmas Parade was held in Gosford on Saturday, November 27, where fl oats made their way down the main street to cheers from the crowd.

Parade a success

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The tanker caused long delays on the F3 north of Sydney with more than 8km of traffi c backed up.

Traffi c heading towards Sydney were diverted onto the Pacifi c Highway and

returned to the freeway at Kariong.

Fire fi ghters used foam and earth to contain the fumes and dam the fl ow.

The driver, a man aged in his 50s, was taken to

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Pipe bursts on fuel tanker

A detour was put in place on Wednesday, December 8, between Tuggerah and Gosford northbound after a pipe burst on a fuel tanker on the off-ramp at Ourimbah.

The Aussie Excellence Award, rewarded the work of the Aussie Home Loans Gosford team, led by Ron Lloyd and Carl Ferns, have done helping the local community get a better deal on the home loans and other fi nancial needs.

“We’re very excited to be recognised by our peers for this award,” Mr Lloyd said.

“We’re very proud to be able to help the people of Gosford and Central Coast region experience the joy of home ownership and in turn,

we’d like to thank everyone for their support in helping us win this award.”

The store is owned by Ron Lloyd and Carl Ferns, who have had long careers with Aussie as mobile mortgage advisers.

The Aussie outlet offers a home fi nance information service, a selection of competitively priced home loans, credit card, insurance, car loans and personal loans, as well as advice for customers.

“Ron, Carl and their team

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Jo Lloyd, Aussie Home Loans Gosford

Aussie Gosford team Carl Ferns, Maggie Ferns, Jo Lloyd and Ron Lloyd

Gosford business wins national award

A Gosford business franchise has been awarded the top all-round award in Australia at the recent Aussie state conference held in Sydney last week.

Council has accepted the tender application submitted by Process Engineering technologies PTY LTD for the improvement of operational performance and reliability at the Kincumber Plant.

The proposed works that will be undertaken in the upgrade of the wastewater plant include the replacement of three existing raked bar screens and handling equipment, provision of new isolation penstocks and stop boards, lining of inlet works channels and associated electrical

works.Upgrades will be

implemented to improve odour control and operational effi ciency.

The NSW public works invited tenders for the design, supply, installation, commissioning and handover of the Inlet Works upgrade and closed the invitation on Tuesday, November 16 at 9:30am.

Process Engineering Technologies Pty Ltd was chosen on mandatory and scored criteria including lowest price and highest evaluation score.

Council will share $35 million in the capital upgrades and enhancements between Woy Woy and Kincumber Wastewater treatment plants.

The works will ensure that Council complies with a Pollution reduction Program set by the NSW Environment Protection Authority under the Environmental Protection License for Council’s wastewater system.

Council Agenda, 7 Dec 2010

WAT.29

Kincumber wasteplant upgrade

Gosford Council has accepted a tender application for the upgrade of Kincumber Wastewater Plant.

Cr Freewater made his request at the ordinary Council meeting on Tuesday, December 7, after writing to the Director of Community services several weeks ago requesting written information detailing the processes available to terminate the contract of the

General manager.He has requested that

information be provided to him about the processes available to terminate the contract of the General Manager, information regarding the correct process to seek tenders for a new General Manager and

information on processes available to Councillors to secure a change in the executive management.

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Cr Peter Freewater, Gosford Council

Freewater questions processes

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current General Manager, Mr Peter Wilson.

Page 22 - December 13, 2010 - Gosford Central Community NewsSport

Joshua Meadham from Avoca and Emily Bryant of Niagra Park have each received $1000 sponsorship.

Mr Meadham was selected to attend the NSW Country Rugby International Tour held in the USA from Tuesday, November 23 after a strong performance for the NSW Country U18s team.

Ms Bryant was selected to participate in the NSW 16 Years Girls Futsal New Zealand Tour held in Wellington from Friday, December 3 to Monday, December 13 after performing well for her school team during

the State School Futsal Tournament at Penrith.

The Central Coast Regional Organisation of Councils is a joint initiative of Gosford City and Wyong Shire Councils and provides sponsorship to residents who have been selected by a national, state or regional body to participate in a recognized sporting or cultural event.

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


Gosford Council media

Jackson Starling from Avoca still managed to place third in the under 15 division in spite of competitors being ordered from the water in the middle of the event

due to reports of a shark sighting.

Sandon Whittaker from Avoca placed fi rst in the under 11 boys division followed by Mitchell

Raymond from Macmasters Beach.

Avoca micro- grommet Lennox Chell placed fi rst in the under 9 Parent Assisted division.

The event held at South Bar Beach in Newcastle was the third of an eight series competition.

Website, 23 Nov 2010Peter Hunt,

Global Surf News

The walking group starts at Genesis Fitness Club and follows a circuit route through Gosford CBD and the waterfront.

“Research shows that walking can improve health and fi tness,” said Genesis manager Mr Scott Brown.

“Walking can help you lose body fat and maintain a healthy weight, improve your fi tness and reduce your risk of developing conditions such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis and some cancers.

“We have a wonderful waterfront city, so we should all get out and enjoy the benefi ts of such a unique location.”

The lunchtime walking group takes place every Monday from 12 noon at the Genesis Fitness Club on Level 1, Central Coast Leagues Club and is free to participate.

Media Release30 Nov 2010

Jayne Hutchin, Central Coast Leagues Club

Locals succeed at surf comp

Local surfers have succeeded at the Wahu Surfer Groms Comp held in Newcastle from November 21 to 22 despite the competition being placed on hold as a result of a nearby shark sighting.

Kids receive sponsorship

A group of at least 10 fi tness clients and their personal trainer had a lucky escape at Avoca Beach on Friday, November 26, after being rescued from the surf by lifesavers from the Avoca

Beach Surf Life Saving Club.

Two talented Central Coast children have received sponsorship from the Central Coast Regional Organisation of Councils

(CCROC) to participate at both national and international sporting events.

Ten rescued at Avoca

A group of off-duty lifesavers, surfboat rowers from the club, are being hailed as heroes for rushing to the aid of the group, grabbing rescue boards from the club and paddling out to assist.

Surf Life Saving NSW Support Offi cer Daniel McClelland arrived at the club at around 6.30am when he was approached by a member of the public yelling, “They’re drowning, they’re drowning”.

Daniel ran to the water’s edge to see a large group of people, a long way offshore and in trouble in the

moderate surf conditions. The lifesavers were

struggling to get out to the victims on the boards so McClelland ran to the club and launched the surf rescue jet ski.

“The jet ski is always set up for emergency response, so I just grabbed it,” said Mr McClelland.

When he reached the group, he found at least four of the middle-aged women were in serious trouble and were beginning to go under.

He hauled two of them onto the mat attached to the rear of the jet ski and managed to get them back

to shore.“They were so stuffed,

they couldn’t even lift their heads off the mat as I brought them in,” he said.

The lifesavers managed to keep the rest of the group from going under, by supporting them with the rescue boards until McClelland could get back to them on the jet ski.

In all, he completed six trips on the jet ski, bringing in two people at a time, including the personal trainer.

One was brought in on a board.

The group had apparently

been seen by the lifesavers, hauling tyres along the beach before climbing onto the rocks where they jumped into the water, getting into trouble almost immediately.

“It was so lucky the boat rowers hung around to watch what was happening,” said Mr McClelland.

“These guys are the real heroes,” he said.

“They really put themselves in danger trying to help.

“If they hadn’t been down there training and hadn’t bothered to hang around to watch what was happening, I don’t think some of the group would have made it.

“The surf hasn’t been that big, but there are bad rip currents.

“The beach has been closed most of the week,” explained Mr McClelland.

“It’s lucky the club members were there and were well-trained and had access to rescue equipment.

“We could have been looking at multiple fatalities.”


Donna Wishart, Surf Lifesaving NSW

Free walking group

encourages fi tness

A new lunchtime walking group is encouraging people who live and work in Gosford to keep fi t and healthy by

walking in their lunchbreak.

For credit card donations go tosalvationarmy.org.au or call 13 SALVOS.

CHRISTMAS IS EMPTY WHEN YOU HAVE NOTHING

Skye Pearson, Kyle Phillips & Scott Brown participating in the lunchtime walking group

SportGosford Central Community News - December 13, 2010 - Page 23

The 23 lap women’s event commenced at 8:15pm with the 35 lap men’s event commencing 8:50pm.

A series of road closures and other restrictions were in effect from 7:30pm in

order to maintain acceptable traffi c fl ow whilst the event was in progress.

Media Release30 Nov 2010Alison Hood

Gosford Council

Sixteen boys aged between 15 to 18 have travelled 3500 km from the Northern Territory to train with the Central Coast Mariners.

“For a lot of these boys it’s a once in a lifetime opportunity, they won’t ever get another chance to go to Sydney so we wanted to make sure they had a really good time,” said the academy’s football operations manager, Ryan Woolfe.

The academy, which aims at using sport to highlight the importance of an education to indigenous teenagers in the top end, celebrated the graduation of fi ve students from year

12 this year, the most indigenous graduates from Katherine High School ever.

“The trip, which also featured sessions with the Sydney Kings and Sydney Swans, as well as learning to surf at Manly Beach and a trip up the Sydney Harbour Bridge, is a reward for the kids who have put so much into their academic endeavours

against considerable odds,” said Central Coast Mariners coach, Glen Lauder.

“It’s great to see them come down here and enjoy themselves, but also put in because a lot of boys get the opportunity and don’t take it.

“These boys have come down, had a go and been enthusiastic, they respect the skill that is required,”

said Mariners football and commercial operations manager Mr McKinna.

From training, it was off to Bluetongue Stadium where the kids of Katherine were amongst 7,160 fans to watch the Mariners clash with Sydney FC, the crowd close to the size of the Northern Territory’s third biggest city’s entire population.


Glen Lauder, Central Coast Mariners

“We are pleased to be in a position to be able to fund this prize money increase to the benefi t of the Industry,” said Gosford Race Club chairman Michael Cusick.

“We also hope to be able to announce some more exciting news concerning our feature race days in the New Year.”

“Throughout March this year the Gosford Board worked diligently to complete a Strategic Plan encompassing all aspects of our business.

“We identifi ed the

Gosford 3 year old Guineas as a race with the potential to be afforded group status.

“This is the fi rst step to elevating this race to a group 1 event offering $1 million in prize money by 2020.

“We have made no secret of the fact that we see our future as a night racing venue and the main thrust of the club’s strategic vision is to incorporate night racing as part of a major redevelopment of the club’s grandstand and public facilities.

“As part of our strategic vision we understand that feature racing will be a major component of a successful night racing venture and we look forward to working with Racing NSW to identify other opportunities to further boost our feature race and supplementary prize money with the aim to position these meetings on Friday nights in the future.


James Heddo, Gosford Race Club

The winning team included Nick Russell, Tony Shoebridge and Glenn O’Brien and runner-up went to Laurie Jones, Dirk Van Spronssen and Ray Bovis from Ourimbah-Lisarow RSL Bowling Club.

More than 200 bowlers participated in the event, with the winners receiving a share of prize money exceeding $1000.

Qualifying events were held across four leading clubs on the Central Coast, with all participants receiving an automatic one year membership to the Central Coast Bears.

“We just want to thank Ourimbah-Lisarow RSL Bowling Club, Ettalong Memorial Bowling Club, Halekulani Bowling Club and Avoca Beach Bowling

and Recreation Club for making this tournament a huge success,” said Central Coast Bears CEO, Mr Greg Florimo.

“The support the Central Coast Bears bid has received from players and spectators throughout this event has been fantastic,” he said.

Florimo claims the Central Coast Bears Presidents Cup is likely to become an annual fi xture on the local Lawn Bowls calendar.

“It’s going to be bigger and better next year and we’ll be inviting all clubs on the Central Coast to participate,” he said.


Daniela Intili, Central Coast Bears

Cycling event stops traffi c

The NSW International Grand Prix cycling event was held at the Gosford Waterfront on Friday 10 December 2010 causing

road closures and detours in the Gosford area.

Children train with Mariners

The Central Coast Mariners have put 16 members of the Katherine Football Academy in the Northern Territory through their paces on Saturday, December 4, at Bluetongue Stadium.

Avoca wins bowling

tournamentThe inaugural Central Coast Bears

Presidents Cup Bowls Tournament wrapped up on the weekend of November

27 and 28, at Avoca Beach Bowling and Recreation Club, with a team from the Avoca club claiming top honours.

Race club offers $250,000 prize money

The Gosford Race Club has announced that the 1400m Gosford 3 year old Guineas, scheduled for Sunday 17 April next year, will now offer $250,000 in prize money.

Kids from Katherine train with the Mariners

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Mr Morrison was training lifesavers Angie Coleman, Evan Tancred and Lachlan Brown on Sunday, May 23 in the Infl atable Rescue Boat (IRB) when he suffered the heart attack.

Ms Coleman grabbed the emergency cord and cut the engine while Mr Tancred took control of the driving arm.

Mr Morrison fell to the fl oor of the IRB and vomited.

Ms Coleman was able to roll Michael onto his side, clear his airways and keep him reassured while Mr Tancred drove the IRB to shore, signaling to other club members for help.

On reaching the shore, club trainer Dr Brian Soundy was able to assess the patient with assistance from a number of club members who helped him lift Mr Morrison from the IRB.

The group administered CPR and oxygen.

Advanced resuscitation techniques were used and the patient received three shocks with the defi brillator before he began breathing again.

He was placed in the recovery position, given oxygen and monitored

for 30 minutes before the ambulance arrived.

Mr Morrison was transferred to Hornsby Hospital Cardiac Unit where he remained unconscious for most of the day and was placed in an induced coma.

He was awoken several days later and was able to communicate.

The SLSNSW Rescue of the Month aims to recognize excellence in lifesaving and service delivery, measured against industry best practice and operating procedures.

Each month during summer the ‘Rescue of the Month’ is chosen at both Branch and State level for the most outstanding rescue for that period. Monthly winners become fi nalists for the SLSNSW Rescue of the Year which will be awarded as part of the annual Awards of Excellence.

Rescue of the Month recipients receive a $400 Surf Store credit, a pair of waterproof binoculars, a plaque and a framed citation.

Media Release25 Nov 2010Arielle Bird,

Surf Lifesaving NSW

Coach Graham Arnold was thrilled with the team’s win, making it their biggest victory over their Sydney rivals to date.

“It was a great start, you dream of those starts.

“We were all embarrassed by our performance last week, we wanted to show what the Mariners were about.

“I thought the football we played was top-shelf.

“Forgetting the two goals in the fi rst fi ve minutes, the way we played tonight was

fantastic, especially in that fi rst half with the way we moved the ball around,” said Mr Arnold.

“It was an ideal time to bring Perez back, we couldn’t have dreamed of a better time.

“Being up 4-nil and for him to go out and get a run, and get some rhythm back was a positive,” said Mr Arnold.

Though reluctant to single out the performance of any one player, Arnold praised the efforts of Adam

Kwasnik. “He has been brilliant

all year, and I can say that honestly.

“He was the leading goal scorer in pre-season before having a brief fl at period, but his attitude and his mentality has been fi rst class.

“He’s been scoring goals and adding spark off the bench before getting his opportunity through McBreen’s suspension.

Captain Alex Wilkinson agreed with his coach about the performance.

“The focus all week has been on turning it around, you could tell straight away that the boys were up for it.

“2-nil after fi ve minutes, you couldn’t have asked for a better start.

“I’m so proud of how the boys responded.

“We copped a lot of criticism about our performance last week.

“It goes to show that wasn’t a Mariners performance, and now we’ve set a standard that we’ve got to keep going,” said Mr Wilkinson.

Media Release4 Dec 2010

Glen Lauder, Central Coast Mariners

NSW Maritime chief executive Steve Dunn presented Mr Lucas with his medal aboard the Tall Ship James Craig – at the offi cial presentation of the 2010-11 Maritime Medals.

Mr Dunn said Mr Lucas’ work benefi ted the marine community by improving safety and reducing

the threat of potentially dangerous situations for boaters.

“Even today, at the age of 70, Alan is constantly resurveying the coast and river entrances in his boat to revise and update his books and website,” Mr Dunn said.

“He has become so well known and respected

that there is seldom a boat travelling the east coast without the relevant Lucas Guide.

“Alan is also a prolifi c author on maritime history and boat maintenance – another of his contributions to boating safety.”

Mr Dunn said Alan had given up a career as a graphic

artist to dedicate himself full-time to navigation and seamanship, using his unique skills in writing, photography, cartography and meteorology.

The Maritime Medal is designed to acknowledge individuals and groups who made an outstanding contribution to the maritime community.


Penny Robins, NSW Maritime

Mr Slingsby, 26, from Koolewong was greeted by a gathering of Gosford Sailing Club’s elite members and young novices on Thursday, November 25, at Gosford Sailing Club including two of the club’s past champions, Paul Turner and John Rigg.

It was the fi rst time Mr Slingsby had returned to his home club since award was announced in Athens in early November.

At the celebration, Commodore Geoff Jollow bestowed on Mr Slingsby the unprecedented appointment of Ambassador for Gosford Sailing Club.

Mr Slingsby responded saying, “I have proudly

represented Gosford Sailing Club in my sailing career.

“It is an honor to now be the Ambassador for the Club.”

Mr Slingsby has been sailing since he was fi ve years old and entered his fi rst competition, The Gosford Club Championships at the age of eight.

Mr Slingsby credits most of his success to his ability to read the water, after many childhood years of sitting on the deck of his Koolewong home and watching the breeze on the water.


Vanessa Piccinini, A Little Extra

Mariners crush Sydney FC

The Central Coast Mariners have defeated the Sydney FC 4-nil in their Week 17 Hyundai A-League clash on Saturday, December 4 after the return of Argentine import, Patricio Perez.

Lifesavers recognised for

rescueMacMasters Beach Lifesavers have

received the SLSNSW Rescue of the Month award after rescuing their

trainer, Michael Morrison when he suffered a heart attack during a training session.

Koolewong resident wins international

awardGosford sailing Club has congratulated

sailor, Tom Slingsby, the fi rst ever Australian to be awarded the

International Sailing Federation Rolex World Sailor of the Year Award.Lucas wins Maritime Medal

Cruising yachtsman and author Mr Alan Lucas of Point Clare was awarded a NSW Maritime Medal on Thursday, November 25, for his tireless support of the marine community and commitment

to producing coastal guides for the safe navigation of the east coast.

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