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“The outrageous decision to ignore calls for an environmental zoning for environmentally sensitive land is beyond arrogance,” he said.

“Council called for comments on the draft LEP and received thousands of comments from the community demanding that these lands be given an environmental zoning to protect them from development.

“In fact, Council received so many submissions that a special Council meeting was held to hear submissions on this issue from community groups across the region.

“However, no review of these zonings was done because, apparently, it would involve a lot of effort and would delay the completion of the new LEP.

“Just because such an important matter might take more time and more effort to get right doesn’t justify pushing through a bad piece of long-term planning.

“The draft LEP that Council intends to forward to the State Government will go with the original recommendation to zone environmentally sensitive lands as recreational land, suitable for development as sporting venues, golf

courses, caravan parks and restaurants.

“Only myself and fellow Greens’ Councilor Terri Latella voted against the zoning.

“We argued for an E2 zone that would protect the land into the future.

“We also argued that we should include the sensitive land mapping that is already available.

“These maps are up-to-date and show exactly which endangered species are recorded for each block of land.

Media release, 10 Feb 2011

Peter Freewater, Greens

Sensitive land may be lost

Greens Councillor and Greens’ candidate for the seat of Gosford, Dr Peter Freewater said he is furious that Gosford Council is ignoring the wishes of the community with regard to the new

LEP.

The buses began operating around the Gosford CBD on Monday, January 31, following the unveiling at Gosford station the week before.

The bright green free shuttle buses are provided by the NSW Government and allow easy to use, free public transport to the people of Gosford.

NSW Parliamentary secretary for the Central Coast Mr David Harris said the free Gosford shuttle will give more people access to free public transport every day of the week.

“This new free shuttle bus will better connect important facilities around town, including the train station, Gosford Hospital and the shops,” Mr Harris said.

“The free bus will operate every 20 minutes throughout the day, between around 9:00am and 2.30pm weekdays, between 9.05am to 4.05pm on Saturdays and at 9.05am, 12.05pm and

3.05pm on Sundays.“Each bus is air-

conditioned and low to the fl oor so that mums with prams, the elderly and wheelchair users can get on and off easily.

“This is a fantastic initiative that will deliver huge benefi ts to local residents and businesses in Gosford,” he said.

Member for Gosford Ms Marie Andrew joined local residents on the fi rst ever run of Gosford’s free CBD loop bus on Monday, January 31.

“All people need to do is keep an eye out for the green buses and bus stops, and then hop onboard,” said Ms Andrews.

“This bus is in addition to 41 extra buses and 1500 extra bus services we’ve delivered for the Central Coast.

“The NSW Government will increase the NSW bus fl eet by 1000 buses by 2020, enabling us to continually improve bus services to

local communities like ours here in Gosford,” she said.

Community campaigner for Gosford Ms Katie Smith also welcomed the announcement, saying that the new service was great news for Gosford and urged local residents to take advantage of the new free loop bus.

“This new free loop bus will make it so much easier for pensioners and young families to get around town, visit friends at the Hospital, or pop down to the shops,” Ms Smith said.

“This is really going to make travel around the Gosford’s city center faster and simpler.

“It’s also a fantastic initiative because it’s free, meaning local residents getting around Gosford will have fewer transport costs and more money in their pocket,” she said.

Media Release, 27 Jan 2011

Katie Smith, Labor

Gosford welcomes free

bus service

Free loop shuttle buses have commenced operating around Gosford City every 20 minutes from Monday to Saturday and three services on Sundays.

“To use council owned properties to conduct his election campaign meetings is just an arrogance and insult to the ratepayers as after twenty years as a councillor he should know better,” said Ms Smith.

“It is also unacceptable that Cr Holstein abuses his position to instruct staff to investigate matters relevant to a State Election when he is the candidate. They are not on his payroll,” she said.

Ms Smith has stated that no Gosford City councillor

should abuse their position as a councillor and be paid by the public purse while running as a candidate in the State Election.

Cr Holstein has denied Ms Smith’s claims and said they are completely false.

“This claim is totally untrue and ridiculous,” he said.

“This Labor candidate is used to throwing mud.

“I look forward to the results of an inquiry and will expect an apology from the Labor candidate,” said Cr

Holstein.“After 16-years of failing

this community, the best Labor can do is fear and smear.

“It’s the same old Labor and the same old tricks.

“I’m focussing on fi xing the problems that Labor has caused through its neglect of the people of Gosford.

Media Release, 9 Feb 2011

Katie Smith, LaborEmail, 11 Feb 2011

Chris Holstein, Liberal

Abuse of position claims

rejectedLabor candidate for Gosford has lodged a formal complaint

with the general manager of Gosford Council, Mr Peter Wilson claiming that Liberal candidate for Gosford, Cr Chris Holstein, is

abusing his position as a councillor and conducting election campaign meetings in council buildings and on council owned property.

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The Australian Reptile Park has been the sole supplier of Funnel-web venom to the Commonwealth Serum Laboratories (CSL) in Melbourne, enabling the manufacture of life-saving anti-venom.

To keep up the supply of venom, highly trained staff of the Reptile Park regularly milk more than 200 spiders from the Park’s program.

Reptile Park owner Ms Robyn Weigel said she remembers that pioneering the removal of venom to supply to Serum Laboratory was prolonged and laborious.

“We fi nally progressed to suction using water, but

prior to that, we held our fi nger over a pipette to draw out the venom,” Ms Weigel said.

The funnel web spider program at the Australian Reptile Park uses male Sydney funnel-web specimens from within 150 km of Sydney.

As the male has a short life span after he matures, less than eight months, drop off points have been set up throughout Sydney, Central Coast and Newcastle to assist the Park in keeping healthy numbers.


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Council’s acting director city services Mr Phil Mitchell said Council’s ownership of the failed retail centre will ensure that the existing 600 car spaces will not be lost to the City and the community.

“Council is continuing the review of the parking area within the building to fi nalise the extent of essential works required to ensure the car park is safe for Council’s intended use and that it meets today’s car park design standards,” said Mr Mitchell.

“With the change in use of the building from its current status as a retail premises, there will be no provision for pedestrian access through the building as currently exists.

“The issues of vehicular, pedestrian and disabled access, as well as security, will be addressed and adjustment works completed before the car park is safely re-opened for public use.

“Once essential works are complete there will be 400 spaces for commuters and

Purchase of Town Centre fi nalised

Gosford Council have completed negotiations in the purchase of Gosford Town Centre and is now the sole owner

of the building.

approximately 200 spaces for workers and visitors to the City.

Labor candidate for the Entrance Mr David Mehan welcomed the sale and said it will be benefi cial for people who live in and around Gosford.

“This is good news for people who live in the Wyoming area whose closest station is Gosford,” he said.

“They will now have access to car-parking on the east side of Gosford station instead of the long trip to the existing west side car park.

“For most commuters in Wyoming, the new car park will reduce the door to door time it takes them to get to work and home again because their car-parking will be closer and less congested,” said Mr Mehan.

“Those who currently travel to Narara station to catch the train will be able to choose one of the services that departs from Gosford,” he said.

Gosford Council will also be undertaking a review of the usage of all its car parks within Gosford to optimize benefi ts for patrons.

Media Release, 17 Jan 2011Gosford Council Media

Media Release, 21 Jan 2011David Mehan, Labor

Mayor of Gosford City Cr Laurie Maher has welcomed the results and said Gosford rated well across the board.

“In addition to ranking in the top ten for development activity, Gosford City also rated in the top ten for Complying Development Certifi cates (CDC’s) determined and Construction Certifi cates issued.

“Of the CDC’s registered in Gosford City in the last fi nancial year, Council offi cers processed close to 30 per cent more than any other private certifi er in the Gosford Local Government Area.

“Gosford Council also had the highest percentage (78 per cent) of any Council in the State for the issue of Construction Certifi cates in comparison with private certifi ers.

“Of the 1353 Certifi cates issued during the last

fi nancial year, 1029 of these were issued by Gosford Council.

“These results highlight Council’s ability to cooperate with the community on development matters and seek mutual solutions to ensure complying developments continue to grow and advance the Gosford City community,” said Cr Maher.

Council’s director environment and planning Ms Colleen Worthy-Jennings said in many instances Council offi cers work together with applicants to fi nd alternate solutions to have diffi cult development applications approved to the satisfaction of the applicant and broader community.

“In recent years, Councils have worked hard to improve the culture of the development process and streamline this service to

better meet the needs of our local communities,” said Ms Worthy-Jennings.

“Recent applications include Woolworths at Umina Beach which involved a redesign of the loading dock to improve the streetscape, a dwelling at Macmasters Beach where the application required a redesign to minimise the impact on character and assist the retention of trees - other issues included height and view sharing which ultimately were resolved, Woolworths at Lisarow where pedestrian links were established between existing and proposed centres and a dwelling at Green Point which involved issues over development of the site,” said Ms Worthy-Jennings.


Gosford Council media

Gosford City rates highly

Gosford City has been ranked in the top ten Local Government Areas (LGA’s) across NSW for development approvals in the last fi nancial year, according to the Local Development Performance

Monitoring Report for 2009/10 published by the NSW Department of Planning.


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However, Labor candidate for Gosford Ms Katie Smith pulled out on short notice, due to unforeseen circumstances.

NSW State election candidates Mr Chris Holstein, Ms Katie Smith, Mr Peter Freewater and Mr Peter Boyle were asked prior to the forum to answer a number of questions about climate change, however, Ms Smith was unable to make the forum and declined to send an alternate speaker.

“Something else arose and I gave my apologies and said I would do my best to get there.

“I was disappointed that I couldn’t go and there was certainly no disrespect,” said Ms Smith.

Climate Action Central Coast spokesperson Ms Mira Wroblewski said it was disappointing Ms Smith couldn’t make it.

“It was very disappointing that the ALP were not represented and we were

not given any information about what the NSW ALP policy on climate change will be,” said Ms Wroblewski.

Ms Smith said she offered to send through her responses to the questions asked but the forum committee declined.

“Last week when the problem arose my staff rang Mira and I was present and they explained the whole thing.

“I asked her if she wanted my responses and she said no because people might want to ask questions,” said Ms Smith.

Ms Wroblewski noted Liberal candidate Mr Chris Holstein’s commitments.

“He stressed his and his party’s long-standing opposition to the proposed local Wallarah 2 Coal Project,” she said.

“On the issues of coal-fi red power stations, offshore gas drilling and coal seam gas extraction, Mr Holstein said that he couldn’t give a blanket

commitment to oppose them.

“He said that each project would be considered on a case-by-case basis.

“He also proposed a judicial inquiry into power sell-off,” said Ms Wroblewski.

Greens Candidate Peter Freewater and Socialist Alliance Upper House Candidate Peter Boyle both expressed their unequivocal opposition to the proposed new mine, new or expanded coal-fi red power stations and new gas projects.

Peter Boyle fully endorsed the Zero Carbon Australia Plan, and proposed that the transition to renewables should be publicly funded, rather than relying on slower market mechanisms like a carbon price.


Mira Wroblewski, Climate Action Central Coast

Group holds climate forum

Climate Action Central Coast hosted an election forum on climate change for the State Candidates for Gosford on Wednesday February, 9.

Greens candidate Dr Peter Freewater addressing the forum

The incident took place outside a supermarket on the corner of the Pacific Highway and Renwick Street, Wyoming, at about 5.15pm.One of the men is described as being in his mid-thirties, of medium build and Caucasian appearance. He was accompanied by a large,

black dog on a lead.The other man is described as being in his mid-forties, of small build and Caucasian appearance. The smaller male may have received a head wound during the incident.Anyone who might have witnessed this incident

is urged to contact Brisbane Water Local Area Command via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or Gosford Police on 02 43 23 5599.


NSW Police Media

Call for assault witnesses

Police from Brisbane Water Local Area Command are appealing for witnesses to an alleged assault between two men at Wyoming on New Year’s Day.

The 21-year-old woman from Long Jetty and the 17-year-old male from Ruse were stopped and issued tickets for exceeding the speed limit by more than 45km per hour.

They were also issued fi eld court attendance notices for partaking in a street race and their vehicles were confi scated immediately.The woman will appear in Gosford Local Court on March 5, and the teenager will appear in Woy Woy Children’s Court at a later date.

Media Release, 5 Feb 2011NSW Police Media

Police sieze

vehiclesTwo provisional

drivers had their vehicles

confi scated and will appear in court later this month after they were allegedly caught street racing on the F3 motorway in Mooney Mooney on Saturday, February 5.


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The Councils will work together to progress the formation of the Central Coast Water Corporation and address issues including development, regulatory services, social planning, cultural activities, road safety and environmental education.

Gosford Council’s general manager and Central Coast Regional Organisation of Councils (CCROC) secretary Mr Peter Wilson said planning for the establishment of the Central Coast Water Corporation was progressing well, however this wasn’t the only item on the Councils’ joint agenda.

“Both Councils have been working tirelessly toward the establishment of a single Water Corporation that will bring together the operations of both Councils to allow for better delivery of water and sewerage services to the 125,000 homes and businesses in the region,” he said.

“However there are a number of other joint initiatives that residents may not be aware of, which currently exist to streamline services, improve effi ciency and promote educational messages across the Gosford and Wyong areas.

“The two Councils regularly sit on development

panels and participate in regulatory forums to raise awareness and share expertise on any major or boundary developments and review any relevant law enforcement tactics, legislative changes or region-wide issues.

“Water and environmental education programs are jointly delivered to pre-schools and primary schools across the Central Coast and the Economic Driving Program is coordinated for the two Councils.

“Road Safety Initiatives are carried out regionally and the Community and Road Education Scheme (CARES) facility at Palmdale received funding from both Councils to provide broad safety education across the entire community.

“Stay Safe at the Beach Day, Community Congress, International Day of Persons with a Disability and the annual Youth Week calendar are but a few events which are jointly undertaken, providing yet more examples of the level of cooperation which exists between the two Councils,” said Mr Wilson.

Wyong Shire Council’s general manager Mr Michael Whittaker said both Councils recognise the benefi t to serving the Central Coast Community by working together on several key projects and issues.

“Geographical boundaries are no impost when it comes to serving and working for the community,” Mr Whittaker said.

“By working collaboratively, it will enable

Councils join forces

Gosford Council and Wyong Council have joined forces to work together on a number of regional initiatives that will benefi t the entire Central Coast community

us to get better outcomes, provide better services and also save the community money.

“A good example of this is the Council bin collection, which is a joint arrangement between both Councils.

“There have also been a number of discussions held in regards to sharing staff with special expertise to ensure better outcomes for the community.

“I know both Councils will continue to look at ways of working together for the benefi t of the community and saving rate payers’ dollars at the same time,” said Mr Whittaker.

CCROC is a joint initiative of Gosford City and Wyong Shire Councils, with representatives of both Councils meeting regularly to address regional issues.

The organization also provides sponsorship to residents to promote the Central Coast at national, state and regional sporting and cultural events.


Gosford Council Media and Wyong Council Media

The commencement consent is subject to conditions including the construction of an accessible 1.4 metre wide pedestrian pathway to facilitate access between the new development and the existing BI-LO shopping centre.

The development would consist of a Woolworths supermarket, nine specialty shops including a liquor store, a small kiosk located within the supermarket forecourt, two commercial tenancies providing offi ce space and amenities and signage.

A total of 197 car spaces have been proposed including a 30 space staff car park located 100 metres north of the proposed supermarket building.

The supermarket building would vary in height from one to three stories and will be set into the hillside with the site excavated approximately 13 metres during construction.

According to the report prepared by Council residential properties in Newling St located opposite

the southern side of the site will retain a substantially open view across the top of the proposed development.

The scale and bulk of the new buildings will be disguised by a variety of fi nishes to the front and side facades including extensive windows shaded by balconies, verandas or exterior sunshades.

According to the report the roofs of the building will be gently-pitched to minimise the height of ridges, fl anked by wide eaves that disguise the scale of the exterior walls.

The report also stated that the construction of the building would require the removal of approximately 40 trees, ten of which are dead and the perimeter of the carpark will be lined with 20 potentially larger trees.

The carpark interior will have 24 medium sized trees located within individual garden beds.

Council Agenda, ENV.4, 1 Feb 2011

Supermarket consent deferred

Gosford Councillors have deferred a commencement consent to develop a supermarket at Parsons Rd, Lisarow.


Erina Fair commemorated the achievement with an announcement by Lend Lease’s chief executive offi cer for Australia Mr Rod Leaver who offi ciated the event on Thursday, February 3.

The facility will produce compost for the landscaped environment of the centre

and the community, with more than 50 per cent of the centre’s total waste made up of compostable organic material.

“A leader in recycling solutions and sustainability, Erina Fair is committed to setting industry-leading environmental standards for resource recovery

practices,” said Mr Leaver.“This important initiative

takes Lend Lease another step closer towards our goal of achieving ‘zero net waste’ in what we design, construct and develop for the communities we build and infl uence,” he said.

Media Release, 1 Feb 2011Belinda Mills, Erina Fair

Shopping centre world fi rst on Central Coast

A Central Coast shopping centre has implemented an on-site organic waste management system, making them the world’s fi rst retail centre with an organic waste system that uses in-

vessel aerobic composting technology.

According to Mr Mehan within 24 hours of his call to the Minister of Transport the normal railway clean-up crew had addressed the broken rail and abandoned car that was reported to be at the station.

“At the time I raised concerns there was broken railings, an abandoned car, rubbish under the platform and overgrown vegetation which had encroached onto car parking spaces to such an extent that you couldn’t park there without driving into brush,” said Mr Mehan.

“As a result of my representations a maintenance order was raised which resulted in vegetation clearing and rubbish removal from

under platforms, which is visible at this particular station from the footpath.

“I want to thank the local maintenance crew for attending to the matter so promptly after it was bought to their attention.

“There is still a bit of tidying to be done (gutters cleared) which is scheduled for completion by the end of month but the station looks much better now,” he said.Mr Mehan discovered the need for a clean-up at Lisarow Railway Station in the week of January 14, which he spent visiting state rail stations in The Entrance electorate.

Mr Mehan said Lisarow station was a disgrace.

“We need to encourage greater usage of public

transport. “Lisarow station can

only discourage in its current condition,” he said.

“Otherwise our stations are pretty good and the recent upgrading of Ourimbah has been well received.

“I do note that extra parking is needed at Narara and I’ll also be raising this with the Minister,” Mr Mehan said.

Stations are cleaned three times a week and matter deemed urgent are attended to within the week.

Media Release,

14 Jan 2011David Mehan, Labor


David Mehan, Labor

Railway station clean up

Railway maintenance staff have acted quickly, cleaning up Lisarow Railway Station following an urgent maintenance call made by Labor candidate for the Entrance Ms David Mehan.

Labor candidate for The Entrance Mr David Mehan at Lisarow station

According to Friends of the Performing Arts Precinct (FOPAP) president Mr Peter Brandon the findings of the Gosford Challenge demonstrated the needs for such a precinct in Gosford.

Mr Brandon said the Central Cost leagues Club has put forward plans for a development within the Club with the support of Gosford Council but the project would require an injection of Federal or State funds to make up

the more than $40 million required.

The group has provided the twelve Liberal, Labor and Greens candidates for the four Central Coast seats the opportunity to meet with FOPAP representatives before the election.

The group is addressing each candidate and requesting funding for the development of the Precinct should they be elected.

“There are exceptionally strong

justifications for such a performing arts precinct on social, environmental, economic and cultural grounds,” said Mr Brandon.

“Despite rhetoric, there has been little financial support offered from any level of Government,” he said.


Peter Brandon, FOPAP

Group calls for arts funding

A performing arts group on the Central Coast has requested fi nancial support from the Federal and State Government to build a performing arts precinct in Gosford.

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West Gosford resident Mr Alf Taylor was awarded the Citizen of the Year award at the Gosford City Australia Day Community Award ceremony held at Laycock St Theatre on Sunday, January 23.

Mr Taylor was recognized for his community contribution to the Gosford City area over many years, spanning social, cultural, youth and educational endeavours.

He has volunteered with Lifeline for the past 26 years working as a telephone counsellor, been involved in

all activities of the Gosford Musical Society since 1976, volunteered at Laycock St Theatre, worked as a lay preacher for 60 years in the Methodist-Uniting Church and served as a teacher and principal for a number of decades.

“I was surprised and honoured to be chosen as a nominee for the Gosford City Australia Day Community Awards and was looking forward to being part of the ceremony,” said Mr Taylor.

“I have no idea who nominated me and it wasn’t until I saw the program that

I knew my nomination was for volunteer work.

“I certainly didn’t expect to win any award but enjoyed the atmosphere of the ceremony.

“To say I was shocked to be awarded the Citizen of the Year would be an understatement.

“It took quite a few seconds for the announcement to register.

“I found the applause rather overwhelming,” he said.

Email, 9 Feb 2011Alf Taylor, West Gosford

Taylor wins Citizen of the Year award

Mayor of Gosford Cr Laurie Maher with 2011 Gosford City Citizen of the Year Mr Alf Taylor and chairman of the Australia Day Commitee Cr Jim Mcfadyen

Team Members from Bunnings Warehouse Gosford held two fundraising sausage sizzles during January and also collected cash donations for

the Appeal.Bunnings Warehouse

Gosford complex manager Mr David Thaw said “We would like to thank all the people who have helped

with our fundraising efforts over the past weeks.”

Media Release, 1 Feb 2011Leah Cruz, Professional

Public Relations

Community comes together for fl ood relief

Local Central Coast residents and a Gosford building warehouse have helped raise more than $4600 for fl ood affected Queensland communities with all funds going directly to the Queensland

Premier’s Disaster Relief Appeal.

Twenty three thousand square metres of lead paint will remain on the ex-HMAS Adelaide vessel as per the scuttling requirement that only exfoliating paint must be removed.

“As a professional expert in public health I am worried about potential health threats posed by dumping toxic materials in the sea no matter how concentrated or diluted they may be.

“The precautionary principle must apply,” said Dr Adams.

Conditions allowing the scuttling of the ex-HMAS Adelaide include the removal of all electrical cabling and junction boxes which might contain polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), exfoliating lead paint and 23,000 square meters

of fi berglass insulation covered in canvas.

However, according to Dr Adams, a Freedom of Information request revealed the State Government does not intend to remove all cables and junction boxes from the warship, despite the cables testing positive for PCBs during tests conducted in May last year by the State Government.

An email sent in September by the NSW Lands Department stated: “In relation to PCBs, we would have to test the interpretation of the Tribunal’s words, ‘Likely to contain PCBS’ and ‘might be associated with PCBs’, but at this stage we would expect that there would be minimal (or nil) work required to meet this condition,” the

email said. According to the

NSAG the issue of the intended scuttling of the ex-HMAS Adelaide is gaining momentum with the community with 4000 letters signed and prepared to be sent to key politicians.

“Basically, it is just plain dumb to throw expensive metal garbage into the sea simply for recreational purposes,” said Dr Adams.

“It is environmental vandalism at the very least,” he said.

The Keneally State Government planned to dump the ex-HMAS Adelaide 1.6km off Avoca in March last year but has been postponed to later in the year.

Media Release, 3 Feb 2011Michelle Meares, NSAG

Doctor advises against scuttling

Former chief medical offi cer of Australia Dr Tony Adams has called on Member for Terrigal Mr Chris Hartcher to stop the scuttling of the ex-HMAS Adelaide because of environmental concerns.

The strong objections to these proposals are due to the totally inappropriate location of the proposals and the unacceptable impacts on existing development.

We must point out that as a community, we are not anti-development on the mountain.

However, any development proposal must respect existing development and must be environmentally and socially

sustainable.The part 3A process is

clearly in need of review, evidenced by the refusal of the Somersby Fields proposal due to “The benefi ts being outweighed by unacceptable impacts” (Kristina Keneally, NSW minister for Planning 2009).

Under the part 3A process

too, the Calga Quarry extension application was put to public exhibition, without being adequately assessed.

There are other ways to obtain sand, which will create employment that are less destructive, than destroying the aquifers, the environment and creating a serious health hazard.

Email, 10 Feb 2011Terri Thomson, Calga

Several questions need to be answered including where the clinic is to be placed.

If it appears in the grounds of Gosford hospital, won’t the already critical parking problem be considerably worsened if Wyoming medical centre hasn’t alleviated the problem?

The current system would allow someone (who has already seen their local doctor and arrived by private means with a letter stating they require admission) to be left in the queue to await further assessment by a resident doctor or for a further period of up to seven hours without treatment other than that given by their G.P..

Has it never occurred that that is why some go straight to casualty instead of a medical centre simply to cut down on waiting?

I have waited up to seven hours to be seen at Wyoming.

The average wait is generally three to four hours, add to that waiting time for

a scan then return to get a referral then another three to four hours in casualty.

One is left wondering if it is intended to undermine confi dence of the G.Ps, because for some it certainly does.

Exactly where is it the proposed doctors, nurses and other staff, will come from to staff this new clinic?

Will they come from overseas, another state or the local area?

Will the usual time constraint on consultations apply and will they really be able to do as well a job as a local G.P, who knows and understands the person?

Isn’t there a greater likelihood of misdiagnosis of something treatable when complete strangers are involved?

After all, some are drama artists and others are the exact opposite.

This could lead to delay and more critical admission later.

Isn’t this just another example of the “bigger has got to be better” mindset with the concentration of money and resources in an increasingly inaccessible place, with the doubling up of some services at the taxpayers’ expense with no demonstrable advantage to the majority.

Wouldn’t small, reasonably staffed cottage hospitals where G.P’s could send persons for admission or observation and acute hospitals could send people for preventative convalescence be more cost effective and inject a bit more care into the system?

It is often diffi cult to get to see your doctor on short notice and what is the incentive to discourage them from just saying “go to casualty” if their assessment is not treated as valid, if they do take the time to do it.

After all, most have completed their residency and may have done additional training.

Letter, 27 Jan 2011Claira Jones, Kulnura

I vaguely recall an almost identical presentation sometime back in the distant past (late seventies or early eighties).

The plan was rejected both at local and state levels, if I recall, because the intertidal fl ows were so inadequate at the Brisbane Water headwaters, that it was thought that the building would simply sit around a stagnating cesspool.

No one was impressed.But those were the days

when people used their brains and thought things through.

This may well still be the case, although building methodology has harnessed great modern technology to establishing buildings that sit in the water, or on boggy silts.

It should be remembered that the many ephemeral streams that help fl ush out this headwater are now not what they were when nature

placed them originally.I think one stream

is stymied by the now commuter car park, and later resulted in very expensive redirections and draining exercises.

Another may be somewhat stuffed by an oversized bluetongue!

Simply just another case of not thinking things through which is so very important in a geographically sensitive environment such as Gosford.

Whatever happens on the waterfront, if anything, will cost big time, and keep on costing.

Gosford would be better advised to restore the natural vegetation and get rid of the exotic woody weeds, those phoenix palms, much resembling elephant legs with Bart

Simpson haircuts. Not a pretty sight, but,

very sadly, good seeders.I think too, that Gosford

should take a look at what happens when you build all over the riparian zones of waterways.

Brisbane and other areas right now are a great demonstration of what can happen if you challenge the natural environment, no matter how clever mankind thinks he is.

A mini darling harbour on Gosford Waterfront? Who is that comedian?

Can Gosford be as organised as Brisbane? I think not.

Nature will always win out, sooner or later.

Can Gosford afford it when things go pear shaped?

They cannot afford things not, let alone any bigger mess.

Letter, 10 Jan 2011Lillian Russell, Umina

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Proposals causing distress for residents

As a resident of Calga and a GP at Kariong Medical Centre, every day I see and hear about the distress that the new proposal for the extension of the Calga quarry has caused local residents,

local businesses, farmers and people in surrounding areas like Kariong.

Super Clinic to do more harm than good?

The article “Super Clinic to Relieve Stress on Gosford Hospital” featured in the third edition of Gosford News is possibly at its best misleading.

Gosford Waterfront Plans to be too costly

In response to the December 13, front page announcement of Gosford Waterfront Plans Unveiled, I must say I was fascinated that someone has gone back into the archives, and actually found that

they still do keep some sometimes in Gosford Council.

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Political sins against the peoples

Public meeting - Saturday February 19, 2 PM - Saint Luke’s Anglican Church Hall, Blackwall Road, Woy WoyAll people who are still lobbying for their Woy Woy Public Hospital’s Rehabilitation ward to be returned to us from Kanwal, where Wyong Hospital

is located, are welcome to attend a public meeting to be held at St Luke’s Anglican Church Hall on Saturday, February 19 at 2pm. There are over 9000 people over sixty fi ve years of age who expected their important hospital amenity to remain right where locals had worked weekends and during the week for many years on cake stalls and other fund raising activities to collect money and put this important medical amenity in place.

Mr. Harold Marks has asked me to intercede on his behalf.

He feels that after ten years, all his elected representatives have let him down badly after our Gosford City Council destroyed his valuable water front grazing land.

I have visited his property at 399 Oyster Shell Road, Mangrove Creek, to do a quick photo survey (see panorama photo).

There is no doubt that a casual observer will see the result of incompetent and unjustifi ed earth works which have destroyed the grazing value of several acres of Mr. Marks’ cattle grazing bottom land on either side of Redhand Creek.

I believe that, based on what I have been told, documents I have to hand and what I have seen during a short time on this property that there is clear evidence of Gosford City Council failing to effectively oversee works done by them or their agents.

That negligence has been compounded by various State government departments

and Ministers seemingly accepting the word of a problem council over that of the aggrieved party, Mr. Marks.

The State has returned his complaints for reconsideration to the same council responsible for the not insignifi cant damage to Mr. Mark’s property in the fi rst place, thereby compounding the initial problem.

Gosford City Council destroyed a large section of a man’s farm property then went into damage control.

This problem is political for the time being, like the other problems which I have publicly brought to John Robertson as Minister for the Central Coast and John Hatzistergos the State’s fi rst law offi cer for attention.

Other problems that I have brought to these people include the council misleading the Coroner during his inquiry into the wrongful deaths of fi ve people in a ditch at Piles Creek, Somersby and, stand over tactics used by Gosford City Council in a failed attempt to bully my father into

applying for a change of use on his property.All are Issues which could be sorted in

a few days by a determined Minister who values his standing with the voting public and of course, enjoys the full support from the Offi ce of Premier and Cabinet.

I am resolved to make Mr. Harold Marks’ complaint yet another chapter in the Gosford City Council/State government shame fi le, to be seen as part of the election process, so that voters across the State may see and understand how poorly they are being represented.

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PRP Diagnostic Imaging had just begun using a new diagnostic machine on cancer patients with one of the preliminary tests examining blood glucose using a solid needle as a pin prick to test the blood.

PRP Diagnostic Imaging chairman Mr Michael Jones said the staff member who was operating the machine misunderstood the operation of the device and failed to change the needle over an extended period of time from December to February.

“In setting the service up we had to institute glucose measurements and we sought advice from the supplier.

“Sadly, the person whose role it was to conduct the blood glucose measurements misunderstood the operation,” said Mr Jones.

“The moment the error came to light we promptly withdrew the device from service and made sure that

nobody else in our other clinics had one and we then immediately began taking the appropriate advice and instituting advice on the patients and their referring doctors,” he said.

According to Mr Jones the risk of patients contracting a blood borne disease is low to very low.

“Because of that low transmission probability we took advice from the infectious disease hospital and prophylactic treatment wasn’t required as per advice from Gosford Hospital.

“Fortunately the statistics are looking hopeful,” he said.

Due to a privacy agreement patients are not legally required to disclose whether they are HIV positive or not but Mr Jones said it is likely the clinic would be aware.

“We would have been likely to have been told if anyone was HIV positive but we may not have been so the process is to ascertain the status and follow up the process in three months to determine if anyone changes their status,” said Mr Jones.

PRP Diagnostic Imaging is currently liaising with affected patients and has sent a letter of apology explaining how the error had happened and information and support that was available to them through Infectious Diseases.

“What we’ll be doing now is making sure we have good liaison with the patients to meet their needs for support and making sure the follow up blood tests are done at three months,” said Mr Jones.

“One of our doctors has had telephone contact with

a fair number of patients and we have appointed a senior staff member to liaise with and support the patients.

“We are extremely remorseful about adding to our cancer patients woes given that the whole point is to lessen their burden not to add to it but we are confi dent that by seeing through it with them and supporting them as required there will be no untoward outcome in the end,” he said.

Mr Jones said that the clinic has received a mixed reaction from patients with some people shrugging it off and others being clearly affected by it.

“Our staff member rang the needle hotline and she was reassured that it was extremely low risk,” he said.

Kaitlin Watts, 9 Feb 2011Interviewee:

Michael Jones

Cancer patients exposed to disease

A Gosford diagnostic imaging clinic has admitted to exposing around 50 cancer patients and two staff members to the possibility of contracting a blood borne disease after the needle from a machine testing blood glucose levels wasn’t changed for an extended

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The launch was held at Green Point’s Greenway Chapel and Memorial Gardens and marked the commencement of the Central Coast’s fi rst support network for burns survivors and their families.

Former NSW Fire Brigade Central Coast Zone Commander and founder of the CCBSSG Mr Keith King said the group is a vital step towards helping burns survivors to achieve a greater quality of life after recovery.

“I’ve had 36 years of experience in dealing with fi re and the people who come into contact with it,” said Mr King, who said he understands the positive effect that a strong support network can have on burns survivors and their families.

“Not only will the Central Coast Burns Survivor Support Group ease the recovery process for burns survivors, it will also raise awareness and support of

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Grazi Lisciotto, chief executive offi cer of Peter Hughes Burns Foundation

an important cause amongst the wider local community,” he said.

The group’s offi cial sponsor, Creightons Funeral Service, made a $10,000 donation on the day of the launch, which will enable the group to fulfi l key goals of establishing a strong and supportive social network and advice system for local burns survivors.

The group also aims to provide young Central Coast burns survivors with the opportunity to attend a national burns survivor camp, which will provide them with the chance to meet with others who have experienced similar ordeals.

General manager of Creightons Funeral Service

Mr Brad Kennedy said he is excited to support such a valuable cause.

“The Central Coast Burns Survivor Support Group is an initiative that will benefi t the whole community,” he said.

“Burns survivors can suffer great physical and emotional pain as a result of their injuries, it is important for them to have access to a stable and reliable local support base.

“I do not doubt that the Central Coast Burns Survivor Support Group will make a huge difference to the lives of local burns survivors and their families,” said Mr Kennedy.

Media Release, 2 Feb 2011Louise Duff, Brilliant Logic

On the Central Coast the 52 new interns will rotate in a network which includes Gosford District Hospital and Wyong Hospital.

“Doctors who train on the Coast are more likely to stay on the Coast when they fi nish their training,” said Labor candidate for the Entrance Mr David Mehan.

“That’s the solution to our low doctor numbers on the Central Coast.

“It’s great that these interns have decided to start their medical careers here on the Central Coast.

“It’s a big vote of confi dence in our local public health system,” he said.

Member for Wyong Mr David Harris said the NSW Government is providing 764 internships for doctors entering the public health

system. “We are all familiar with

the medical workforce challenges faced by rural and regional communities but NSW is leading the way in supporting and training doctors interested in working in regional hospitals.

“Under the Regional Preferential Allocation Scheme, trainee doctors graduating from NSW universities will spend the majority of two years in a regional hospital setting where they develop their skills prior to entering specialty training.

“Regional hospitals experiencing workforce shortages will be given priority to ensure we are training young doctors in areas where they are most needed,” he said.

“I know that these additional doctors will be welcomed in our community.

“This announcement builds on our $4.4 billion commitment to rural and regional NSW in the 2010 to 2011 budget which is an increase of $300 million over the previous year.

“Our continued investment will help our doctors, dentists, nurses and allied health professionals deliver quality health care closer to home for people living in rural and regional NSW, now and well into the future,” said Mr Harris.


David Mehan, LaborMedia Release, 8 Feb 2011

Terry Hayes, Corporate Communciations

Gosford hospital to train new doctors

Gosford Hospital will benefi t from 52 new trainee doctors following the announcement under the new Regional Preferential Allocation Scheme that the Central Coast will benefi t from

trainee doctors.

“All you have to do is have an activity with your neighbours e.g. morning tea, barbecue or cricket game and invite a neighbour you don’t know,” said Kincumber and District Neighbourhood Centre chief executive offi cer Ms June Galea.

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about getting to know the neighbours around you who may be isolated, building better relationships with people who live around us and creating a safer and healthier place to live,” she said.

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Gosford City Neighbourhood Centres are celebrating Neighbour Day on Sunday, March 27, and are offering community members the opportunity to get a free hamper to help celebrate.

A new community initiative, the Central Coast Burns Survivor Support Group (CCBSSG), held its offi cial launch on Thursday, February 10, with key leaders from the region, members of the

NSW Fire Brigade and local burns survivors attending.

Gosford Vision Page 12 - February 14, 2011 - Gosford Central Community News

Mr Buffalo's three part vision would ideally bring the waterfront to the CBD with the construction of a botanical garden, a new Gosford open plaza and a walkway and jetty linking the new plaza to the waterfront.

The plan is designed to look at a total revitalisation of the City to turn it into a place where people want to be, to visit, to attract tourists, to entertain and to be entertained, to become the major focal point of the Central Coast, and to be held as an example of a city of the future.

“What we need is a holistic approach when planning the future of our

major city, not just doing a bit here and a bit there without looking at the total picture,” he said.

“I know it’s big, but if we don’t think big, we’ll never have something like this that everyone can be so proud off”, Miles said.

The overall plan has three major components and these are defi ned briefl y below.

They will each be featured separately in the next three editions of Gosford Central News.

The PlazaThe new Gosford

plaza would incorporate all the existing major retailers and/or any

new major corporations in the one public, open space tower.

This would see organisations like Gosford City Council, Market town, Work Cover, a Central Coast Leagues Club hotel and residential areas, all coexisting in the centre of the city.

These businesses and residential apartments would all be located in the tower above the open square plaza which has large voids of light fi ltering toward Kibble Park and on to the jetty.

The plaza would be located in the centre of Gosford and would connect

people to the rest of the city with the majority of the city's parking located in an underground parking station with some parking remaining aboveground.

Mr Buffalo’s plans would double the existing parking around Gosford station.

There would be fi ve entries and exits to the underground car park.

The plaza would provide people with a direct link to the railway station and Kibble Park as well as making 8000 to 9000 square metres of retail space available.

The JettyLinking the plaza

to the waterfront would be an over the road jetty, built above the existing road below, which would have clear views to the waterfront.

The jetty has the potential to house a number of retailers along the boardwalk leading toward the waterfront.

Botanic GardensBotanic gardens

would be located just back from the waterfront below the jetty and would incorporate a lake in a Japanese garden style.

To the left of the jetty, Mr Buffalo has proposed a solar powered outdoor concert venue which will provide an outdoor feel to events such as Carols by Candlelight or Opera in the Park.

A recreational sports facility is also included in the plan which would include a glass sided Olympic swimming pool and cafes with the potential to include a casino, museum or sports clubhouse.

Mr Buffalo believes there are a number of benefi ts to his plan including a reduction in traffi c, a solution to Gosford's car parking problems, incorporating the waterfront into the CBD and turning Gosford into the largest retail area on the Coast.

"You cannot just do one thing in the city without doing everything," said Mr Buffalo.

"If you can get this to happen, it will be one of the best cities in the world," he said.

Readers are encouraged to tell us what they think about such a plan.

Kaitlin Watts, 10 Feb 2011

A 21st Century vision for Gosford

Local architect, Mr Miles Buffalo from Narara, has a vision for the city of Gosford and the waterfront which he believes will solve the City's problems, centred around the lack of parking in the

Central Business District (CBD).

© Miles Buffalo

Gosford Central Community News - February 14, 2011 - Page 13

© Miles Buffalo

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“State Government has a responsibility to provide children with a solid education that equips them with the skills they need to succeed,” he said.

“That’s why a NSW Liberals and Nationals Government will deliver approximately 40 additional teachers across the Central Coast to help improve children’s literacy and numeracy skills through an expansion of the Reading Recovery Program and ensuring it also includes numeracy.

“Our plan has a focus on early intervention and will target those students most in need.

“It provides the best chance to identify and address learning diffi culties

before it’s too late.“Under the program,

children at risk of falling behind will have access to one-on-one intensive support to help them with basic literacy and numeracy skills.

“We will also deliver the funding needed to ensure children benefi t from learning environments that are clean, safe and in good condition,” Mr O’Farrell said.

Shadow Minister for Education Mr Adrian Piccoli said under the NSW Liberals and Nationals Local Schools, Local Decisions Action Plan every Central Coast public school would be able to apply for up to an additional $200,000 in funding for basic maintenance and repairs and that school principals and communities would be empowered to identify needs and deliver funding.

“Parents expect our public schools to be the best in the nation, but after 16 years of Labor many of the State’s school facilities are in poor condition,” Mr Piccoli said.

“This will allow Central Coast parents, principals and school communities to take greater control of their schools, and direct funding to where it is most needed.

“Every Central Coast public school will be able to apply for funding of up to an additional $200,000 to fi x facilities including classrooms, kitchens and laboratories as well as bathroom renovations or replacements, pavements and sports fi eld resurfacing, roofi ng, guttering, stormwater or drainage upgrades,” said Mr Piccoli.

Media release, 31 Jan 2011

James Boland Rudder, Offi ce of Barry O’Farrell MP

Opposition promises education funding

Cr Chris Holstein with Kath Styant and Barry O’Farrell with Chris Styant at Kariong High School

Schools in the Gosford area will receive a share in 40 new teachers and funding for school maintenance if the NSW Opposition is elected in March.

Ms Peta Lilley from Kincumber High School and Ms Hannah Jane Sharp from Narara Valley High School were selected from 9783 students who submitted artworks as part of the 2010 Higher School Certifi cate Visual Arts examination.

Ms Lilley from Copacabana submitted a collection of works titled Bird Song which will be exhibited at Goulburn Regional Art Gallery from May 12 to

June 21 and Western Plains Cultural Centre Dubbo Regional Gallery from July 2 to September 4.

Ms Sharp from Wyoming will have her drawing Everything That Is Dear To Me exhibited at Newcastle Region Art Gallery from March 5 to May 8.

The Art Express exhibitions include the work of 325 students from schools across NSW and are curated to provide a full

range of expressive forms at each venue.

The works of Ms Sharp and Ms Lilley were nominated during the marking of the HSC Visual Arts by the markers of the Visual Arts practical works.


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Central Coast students exhibited

across NSWTwo Central Coast art students have had their 2010 HSC artworks

selected for Art Express and will have their works exhibited in selected galleries across NSW.

Hannah Sharp’s HSC work

Out & AboutGosford Central Community News - February 14, 2011 - Page 15

Current renovations on the centre, located at 200 Mann St, are underway, dividing it into three information sections.

Prior to its current location in Donnison St, GBID operated from a small back office in the Parkside Building.

“I contacted all the contractors who had previously supplied quotes last year, met with the Contractors and revised the plans for an office and boardroom inside the centre,” said GBID manager Mr Paul Brasch.

“In addition to this, I have selected the wall colours, carpet, lighting and electrical components to provide a modern interior.

“We will have some innovative frosted glass features to go inside the centre and some striking signage to breathe new life into the old Gosford Visitor information

Centre,” he said.“Stage two will be

the refurbishment of the outside of the Centre, this will totally transform the fairly dated centre, hopefully in the later part of this year.

“I am looking forward to collating information over the coming weeks which will assist in the

formation of a strategic plan to help improve Gosford City,” said Mr Brasch.

In recent weeks a number of businesses have moved out of Gosford City, including the Gosford Music Centre.

However, moving in are two Japanese sushi restaurants one of which,

Tokyo Sushi on Mann St, will remain open from 9am till 9pm Monday to Saturday, providing a CBD boost when catering for night-time diners.

There is still opposition to developing the waterfront with some residents preferring to see it remain as it is today.

Val Bridge, 9 Feb 2011Interviewees: Paul

Brasch; manager of GBIDHelen Polkinhorne; Gosford

Council

Three organisations to reside in one building

By the end of February, three Gosford City organisations will be residing under the one roof with Gosford Chamber of Commerce, Gosford Business Improvement District [GBID], and Central

Coast Tourism offi ces, all due to be located within the same building in Mann Street.

The program includes a number of activities including cricket, dodgeball and swishball competitions, music tuition, a cooking class and youth clinic.

The Centre is open Monday to Friday 10 am to 2pm for information and referrals and 2:30pm to 5:30pm for activities.

The program will run until Friday, April 8, and will then be adapted to a holiday program from Monday, April 11.

“We have designed our programs in such a way that they are adaptable for any number of young people,” said Kincumber Youth Centre coordinator Mr Jonathon Clarke.

“The only exception to

this is the Music programme as we only have a few instruments.

“As well as the programed activities we run several un-programed activities depending on what the young people want to do.

“All the programs are run with a developmental aspect in mind along with the main reason the Centre is here, which is to provide practical support, Information and referral services to the young people.” he said.

With inquiries contact Jonathon on 4369 5633

Email, 9 Feb 2011Jonathon Clarke,

Kincumber Youth Centre

Youth centre releases program

Kincumber Youth Centre has released its program for term one of this year and is available for anyone aged 11 to 17.

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The group’s contribution to Guide Dogs was recently recognised by the local community when it was nominated for a Gosford Council Australia Day award.

Guide Dogs NSW/ACT Central Coast Support Group president Ms

Gosford area hosts fundraising stalls

President Barbara Craig with May Wallace and her dog Wil

Fundraising stalls are being held in and around Gosford from Thursday, February 17 to Thursday, March 28, by the Guide Dogs NSW/ACT Central Coast Support Group to raise money for Guide

Dogs.

Barabara Craig thanked local businesses, media, shopping centres and the public for their ongoing support, saying these efforts made a signifi cant contribution to Guide Dogs, which receives no government funding.

“Guide Dogs relies on

the public’s generosity to provide vital services to people who need them, free of charge,” said Ms Craig, who was recognised as Guide Dogs NSW/ACT’s Volunteer of the Year in 2009.

“By supporting Guide Dogs, you are helping

The fi rst forum will be held at Gosford Uniting Church on Monday, March 7, from 7:30pm and offers the community the chance to meet the candidates from the Gosford and The Entrance electorates in the NSW state election.

The forum aims to provide an educational and informative debate and

create awareness around social and political values and ethics in society.

Community tables will be provided for groups involved on the night to display information.

Media Release, 9 Feb 2011Audrey McDonald,

Gosford Uniting Church

Church offers community

forumsThe Community Forum Committee of the

Gosford Uniting Church has announced its proposal to hold three forums

throughout the year on NSW elections, mental health and nuclear disarmament.

The Derrubbun to Now is a river story display currently on exhibition at the Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre until Sunday, February 27.

The display features the history, the biodiversity, industry and the natural beauty of the Hawkesbury Region and the importance of water quality to the functioning of the inhabitants of the river system.

“Participants will visit numerous sites including Mooney Money Dam and will travel part of the way by punt,” said project Offi cer Ms Jen Dwarte.

“Mooney Mooney Creek lies mostly within Brisbane

Water National Park, but land use in the upper catchment has a large impact on the health in the lower reaches of the creek” said Ms Dwarte.

“The oyster industry relies on good water quality, so to enjoy local seafood, we must be aware of sources of pollution and how to reduce those impacts to ensure good water quality of our creeks and estuaries,” she said.

With inquiries call Marilyn on 43494756.

Media Release, 8 Feb 2011Jen Dwarte, Central Coast

Marine Discovery Centre

Public invited to tour Mooney Mooney Creek

The Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre’s Hawkesbury River Project in conjunction with Central Coast

Waterwatch will be conducting a Catchment Crawl along Mooney Mooney Creek on Wednesday, February 23, as the fi nal event of the Derrubbun to Now.

someone who is blind or has limited vision to learn how to use mobility aids like canes, electronic devices or guide dogs to safely, confi dently and independently get around his or her communities.

“Please help us to raise much needed funds for Guide Dogs and enhance the quality of life for people who are blind or vision impaired.”

As well as encouraging people to support their fundraising stalls, Ms Craig said the group was always looking for volunteers to assist them in selling Guide Dogs’ merchandise and holding raffl es.

A number of local residents with impaired vision who use a guide dog are among the group’s members, attending the stalls and giving visitors a fi rst-hand account of what it’s like to live with a vision impairment.

Over the past year, Guide Dogs NSW/ACT provided around 300 tailored mobility programs to people with impaired vision who live on the Central Coast.

Programs include training in orientation and mobility and how to use canes, electronic devices and, of course, guide dogs.

Fundraising stalls are held between 9.30am and 3pm at Erina Fair on Thursday, February 17, Wyoming Shopping Centre on Thursday, March 17, Kincumber Shopping Centre on Thursday, April 14 and Gosford Imperial Centre on International Guide Dog Day Thursday, April 28.

Raffl e tickets are on sale at each stall, with three prizes for Mother’s Day to be drawn at Chittaway on Thursday, May 5.

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The meeting acted as an Evaluation Contest with Scott Johnston as the target speaker.

The contest was won by Ms Carol Campbell followed by Mr Norman Hanscombe in second place.

Ms Campbell will now compete in the Area 21 International Speech and Evaluation Contests on Sunday, April 3, at Erina Leagues Club.

Brisbane Waters Breakfast Toastmasters

Club’s next meeting will be held on Saturday, February 26, with an 8.30am start.

Media Release, 2 Feb 2011Mike Cronshaw,

Brisbane Waters Breakfast Toastmasters Club

Club celebrates fi rst meeting in new venue

Carolyn Campbell and Norman Hanscombe at the Evaluation Concert

The Moving to Modern Awards workshop will run from 9am to 12pm and will focus on determining modern awards for workplaces.

The workshop will outline any transitional arrangements affecting businesses.

It will also cover record-

keeping requirements, rates of pay and the process involved in transferring a business under the national system.

Although many NSW businesses have been using modern awards since January 1, last year, from February 1 this year, all private sector employers are

fully covered by the national workplace relations system, including modern awards.

For enquiries, call 9020 4612.


Daniel Foley, Industrial Relations

Free business workshop to be run

NSW Industrial Relations will run a free workshop on Tuesday, February 15, at the Gosford RSL club to assist businesses with the move to the national workplace relations system.

The workshop, run by WorkCover called Work health and safety – new legislation is coming will provide practical advice to help employers and workers apply the specifi c details of the new regulation in their workplace.

WorkCover’s Work Health and Safety Division general manager Mr John Watson said the workshop will be run by WorkCover health

and safety experts who recognise the diffi culties many small businesses face in addressing safety and injury management issues.

“From 2012, new health and safety legislation will be introduced in NSW,” Mr Watson said.

“Currently all states and territories are responsible for making and enforcing their own work health and safety laws and although these draw on a similar approach

for regulating workplaces, there are some differences in the application and detail of the laws,” he said.

Media release, 9 Feb 2011Wendy McKenzie,

WorkCover

Workshop on new health and safety legislation

A free workshop will be held at Gosford Golf Club on Tuesday, February 22, from 6pm to 8pm to assist local businesses understand new work health and safety legislation.

Brisbane Waters Breakfast Toastmasters Club held its fi rst meeting at its new venue, The Willows Motor Inn, Wyoming on Saturday, January 29.

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Numbers were down on last year, as were stallholders.

The raft race could only attracted a handful of contestants, with the Rural Fire Service taking top honours for the event.

Gosford City’s offi cial Australia Day Ambassador inaugural Masterchef winner and local identity Ms Julie Goodwin was a crowd favourite, attending all three celebrations, along with Gosford City’s 2011 Citizen of the year, Mr Alf Taylor.

Gosford Mayor Cr Maher said, “The 2011 Gosford City Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony saw 131 people from 34 different countries become Australian citizens.

“Celebrations saw

people from all colours, creeds, faiths and walks of life coming together to show their pride in being a part of our great nation and the community in which we live.

“The day was a resounding success, with crowds in Gosford City celebrating together safely and responsibly in honour of our National Day,” said Cr Maher.

Australia Day chairman Cr Jim Macfadyen said, “I would like to thank all the stallholders, entertainers, committee members, volunteers and responsible patrons who took part in the day’s activities”.

Stage organiser Ms Chris King said, “The day was a resounding

success and we are always looking to improve, all the comments received have been positive.”

When asked if the proposed waterfront development might hamper future events he said, “I can only see the proposed development enhancing and embracing events on the waterfront.

“We look to serve the community as best we can and believe whilst improvements can be made we represent the community very well,” he said.

Val BridgeInterviewees: Chris King

of Chris King ProductionsClr Jim Macfadyen:

Gosford City Council9 Feb 2011

Hot, humid but hearty For the past three years, Australia Day in Gosford has sweltered,

with the temperature rising to the mid-thirties.


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

Monday February 14 HeartKids morning tea,

Macmasters beach kiosk, 10am

Tuesday February 15NSW Industrial relations workshop,

Gosford RSL, 9am-12pm, Free

Thursday February 17Guide Dog Fundraising stall, Erina

Fair, 9:30am-3pm

Sunday February 20Handmade Craft Market, Erina

High School, 10am to 2pm

Tuesday February 22Work health and safety – new

legislation is coming workshop, Gosford Golf Club, 6pm-8pm, Free

Wednesday February 23Catchment Crawl along Mooney

Mooney Creek, Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre’s Hawkesbury River Project

Rotary Club of Gosford fundraiser, Avoca Beach Picture Theatre, 6:30pm

Friday February 25Gosford Rugby Club luncheon,

Gosford showground, 12pm

Saturday February 26Brisbane Waters Breakfast

Toastmasters Club meeting, The Willows Motor Inn, Wyoming, 8:30am

Riding for the Disabled recruitment Day, Somersby, 10am to 1pm

Tuesday March 1Introductory Bridge morning,

Central Coast Leagues Club, 10am-12pm, Free

Tuesdays with Morrie, Laycock St Theatre, 8pm

Business Clean Up Day

Friday March 4Great Gig in the Sky: A celebration

of Pink Floyd, Laycock St Theatre, 8pm

Saturday March 5International Women’s Day Young

Women’s Forum, Parkside, Gosford, 2-4pm

Sunday March 6Clean up Australia Day

Monday March 7International Women’s Day Art

Exhibition, Gosford Regional galleryMeet the Candidates forum,

Gosford Uniting Church, 7:30pm

Tuesday March 8Six week Bridge Course, Central

Coast Bridge Club, Central Coast leagues Club, 9:30am-11:30am

Schools Clean Up Day

Friday March 11Gosford Musical Society presents

Thoroughly Modern Millie, Laycock St Theatre

Tuesday March 15Australian Associated Computer

Club meeting, East Gosford Progress Hall, 12pm-3pm

Wednesday March 16A Central Vision exhibition closes,

Gosford Regional gallery, Foyer Gallery

Dale Burridge: Class Act, Laycock St Theatre, 11am

Thursday March 17Guide Dog fundraising stall,

Kincumber shopping centre, 9:30am-3pm

Sunday March 27Sacred Rooms exhibition closes,

Gosford Regional Gallery, Gallery 1Kuru Alala: Eyes Open gallery

closes, Gosford Regional Gallery, Gallery 1 and 2

Central Coast Concert Band, Laycock St Theatre, 2pm

Neighbour day

Thursday March 31BJ Thomas, Laycock St Theatre,

8pm

Thursday April 14Guide Dog fundraising stall,

Gosford Imperial Centre, 9:30am-3pm

Saturday May 21Exhibition and Sale of Members

Work, the Central Coast Hand weavers, Spinners and Textile Arts Guild Inc., 9:30am-3pm, The lions Community Hall, East Gosford

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The exhibition will be held at the Gosford Regional Studio gallery from March 7

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Email, 27 Jan 2011Margaret Hardy, Multi Arts

Confederation and Friends of Caroline Bay Inc.

Women urged to enter art exhibition

Female artists are being urged to enter their work in an art exhibition celebrating International Women’s Day.

The Club will be raising funds for the Rotary Foundation which has funded projects such as the

Polio Plus Program.Community members are

invited to join the celebration from 6:30pm.


Vicki de Carle, Rotary Club of Gosford

Fundraiser to celebrate rotary birthday

The Rotary Club of Gosford will hold a fundraiser at Avoca Picture Theatre on Wednesday, February 23, to celebrate its birthday.

The recruitment day will be held at the Central Coast Centre in Somersby from 10am to 1pm and experience with horses or people with disabilities is not necessary.

“All you need is a genuine desire to assist someone achieve a goal while enjoying a day in the outdoors in the company of our 15 horses and ponies,” said Central Coast Centre Riding for the Disabled president Mr Garry Kirkby.

Riding for the Disabled operates during school terms and hours.

Phone Garry on 4340 0388 for inquiries.

Media Release, 9 Jan 2011Garry Kirkby, Riding for the

Disabled

Horse riding recruitment day

A recruitment day will be held in Somersby for the Riding for the Disabled Association on Saturday, February 26, and anyone interested in volunteering is encouraged to come along.

The forum will feature key note speaker Khadija Gbla, a 22 year old refugee from Sierro Leone who is now studying law at Flinders University.

Ms Gbla will speak at the forum along with two other young women.

Entry is via gold coin

donation.With inquiries contact

Rhonda on 4365 3121.


Gail Cosentino, Regional Youth Support Service

Gosford hosts young women’s

forumA young women’s forum is being held for

International Women’s Day on Saturday, March 5, from 2pm to 4pm at Parkside,

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With injury and illness ruling Matt Simon, Adam Kwasnik, Pedj Bojic and Patricio Perez, Mariners head coach Graham Arnold put his faith in a group of young players that repaid him with the ultimate reward.

“I’m blown away to be honest,” said Arnold.

“I knew what the kids had, Musti has had 18 games this season but Bernie is the leading goal scorer in the Youth League.

“Perez had some stiffness in his back this morning so

we decided to not to take any risks and Dukey got a fl ight at 5 o’clock, got a cab straight from the airport to the stadium and scored a goal, so he’s had a great day.

“Matty Ryan, what a reaction by him, after last week, which shows the character he has and Trent Sainsbury was excellent tonight against Traore.

“You can’t forget the contribution of the senior players when you have kids involved.

“We have 21 players, 16 senior boys and fi ve kids.

“We work the kids hard and they have developed enormously.

“At the start of the year I couldn’t have done what I did tonight, but now people are saying what a strong squad we have,” said Arnold.


Glen Lauder, Central Coast Mariners

Memorabilia will be auctioned off throughout the course of the day and entertainment will be provided.

Money raised will go towards developing the club’s junior program.

The event begins at 12pm and tickets include a two-course luncheon.

Media Release, 8 Feb 2011Peter Thomson, Gosford

Rugby Club

The squad, which will commence next month, will provide specialist training for aspiring swimmers of the region.

To be eligible to apply, male or female athletes must be 9 to 12 years of age as of January 1 this year and be both a resident of the Central Coast and a current fi nancial member of

Swimming NSW. Applicants must also

commit to compete in the NSW Country Championships from February 26 to 27 as the results from these meets will assist the Central Coast Academy of Sport swimming program staff with their selection of suitable scholarship athletes.

Successful applicants will receive up to 15 hours of specialist coaching, which will be supplemented by educational sessions and a squad camp.

Media Release, 6 Feb 2011 Luke Tucker, Central

Coast Academy of Sport

Ms Caruana competed in swimming, winning silver and bronze medals and her mother Marilyn was recognised for her role as a State Medical Rep at the Games.

Mr Burke travelled with the team as the tennis coach and received an award.

His son David won two gold medals in tennis.

Over 850 athletes with an intellectual disability competed in the Games.

NSW was the winning state with 167 Gold medals, 123 Silver and 104 Bronze.

“This is a tremendous effort from our local

competitors and I congratulate them on their success in being able to represent our great State”, said retiring Member for Gosford, Ms Marie Andrews.

Media release, 20 Jan 2011

Suzanne King, Offi ce of Marie Andrews MP

Gosford residents represent state

Mariners Secure Spot

Four residents from the Gosford area, Ms Sandy-Lee Caruana from Somersby, her mother Ms Marilyn Caruana, Mr Jeff Burke from Springifeld and his son David Burke have been presented with

State Representative Certifi cates for representing NSW in the Special IX National Games held in Adelaide last year.

The Central Coast Mariners have secured second spot in the A-League 2010-11 season, with a 3-1 victory over Gold Coast United in their deferred Week 19 clash at Skilled Park.

Swimming scholarship positions now open

Applications are now open for scholarship positions in the new Central Coast Academy of Sport swimming development squad

Rugby stars to speak at Gosford

Former Wallaby star Mr Matt Burke, Wallaby team manager Mr Brendon Morris and former Sydney fi rst-grade coach Peter

“Fab” Fenton are heading to Gosford to speak at the Gosford Rugby Club rugby luncheon at Gosford Showground on Friday, February 25.

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The Academy caters for promising players from under-11s through to under-16s and is a joint initiative of the Sydney Swans and Central Coast Academy of Sport.

Central Coast based athletes are given the opportunity to train locally instead of having to travel to Sydney for all of their sessions with the Swans Academy.

The squad of twenty-one players will train on Monday afternoons between 5:30 and 7pm and regular Friday evening matches will be

held at Lakeside Oval, Moore Park.

The program will run for 22 weeks, excluding school holidays, from Monday, February 7, to Monday, August 8.

Central Coast Academy of Sport executive offi cer Mr Luke Tucker said that although the players will be required to attend some training sessions at the Sydney academy, most of their training will be held on the Central Coast.

“This is a great initiative by the Sydney Swans and one that takes the Central

Coast Academy of Sport AFL program to a new level,” said Mr Tucker.

“For our local AFL players to have a genuine pathway to the highest level with the Sydney Swans is something we’re very pleased to be involved with and thanks to the support of Mingara Recreation Club, it is fantastic to be able to provide top quality training facilities in a local setting.”

Media Release, Feb 6 2011 Luke Tucker, Central


Robilliard captained the NSW Country under-16 men’s team to a top four fi nish at the 2009 nationals also held in Ulverston and has since represented his state as a bottom-aged player within the under-18s side that fi nished eighth in Terrigal last year.

“It was good to play in front of a home crowd at Terrigal last year, but we’ll be looking to improve on our fi nal position this time

around in Tasmania,” said Robilliard.

“To have the opportunity to captain NSW again is a great honour and I’ll be looking to help guide the team to a gold medal at this year’s nationals,” he said.

Fellow Gosford City Rebels representative Jaydyn Cohen will join Robilliard as the only other Central Coast based athlete in the 2011 NSW Country under-18 men’s team, which

is coached by Illawarra Academy of Sport program manager Shawn McEachin.

Robilliard is a current member of the Australian under-19 development squad and Basketball Australia’s national intensive training centre program.

Media Release, 9 Feb 2011Luke Tucker, Central


Mr Allenby was honoured, not for bowling achievements but for his volunteer role as club secretary.

“As a volunteer, he ensures by his efforts that all the ‘I’s are doted and the ‘t’s are crossed,” said Avoca Bowling Club publicity offi cer Mr Mark Rayner.

“To have a person of Garry’s calibre and dedication is something that is not to be taken lightly.

“He has fortunately been honoured appropriately and acknowledged with a rousing round of applause by the members and guests,” said Mr Rayner.

The presentation night was attended by some 100 guests and trophies were presented to the winners of the various sections.

“The club champions

Central Coast basketballer to represent NSW

Central Coast Academy of Sport star Jack Robilliard has been appointed captain of the NSW Country side to contest the 2011 under-18 national basketball championships in Ulverston,

Tasmania between April 9 and 16. Central Coast academy holds fi rst

training session

The Central Coast based Sydney Swans Academy held its fi rst training session at the Mingara Regional Athletics Centre on Monday, February 7.

Presentation labled a success

Avoca Beach Bowling Club has labelled its fi rst combined Men’s and Ladies’ Club presentation night a success, with the announcement Avoca Beach Bowling Men’s Club secretary Mr

Garry Allenby winner of the Clubman of the Year award.

were honoured and speeches were made, where normally the gremlins creep in, this did not happen and the night was a resounding success enjoyed by those who attended,” said Mr

Raynor.

Media Release, 9 Jan 2011Mark Raynor, Avoca

Bowling Club

Local coaches Nick Leslie and Sandra English will oversee the Central Coast Academy of Sport’s 2011 Grip surfi ng program, which will commence in early March with a weekend orientation camp at Norah Head.

To be eligible for a scholarship position within the 2011 Grip surfi ng program, athletes must be male or female aged

13 to 18 years in 2011, a resident of the NSW Central Coast region and a current fi nancial member of both a local boardrider club and Surfi ng NSW.

Scholarship athletes will receive expert coaching and support both in and out of the water with beach sessions and educational seminars scheduled throughout the seven month program.

The program will also include regular surf fi tness sessions with an accredited exercise physiologist along with the orientation squad camp at Norah Head and an end-of-program squad camp at Port Macquarie.

Media Release, 6 Feb 2011Luke Tucker, Central


Sport academy offers scholarship

The Central Coast Academy of Sport is calling on local boardriders clubs to nominate junior surfers who are looking to gain additional coaching and support towards their further development in the

sport.

SportGosford Central Community News - February 14, 2011 - Page 23

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At last, a Sports newspaper covering the entire Central Coast!

Following on from the successes of publishing the ever popular Peninsula News since 1999, Bowls News Central Coast since 2005 and recently, Gosford Central News, Ducks Crossing Publications has extended that same style and formula to publish a monthly sport newspaper for the entire Central Coast.

This new publication, Central Coast Grandstand, will only carry news relating to sport, at all levels, across the Central Coast and in this way, is able to provide a wealth of information for readers interested in sport. This includes federal, state and local government sport news, academy and association news, club news, events, registration days, scoreboard, tides, school sport, letters and anything relevant to sport on the Coast. It is a true newspaper and advertising content is restricted to a maximum of 40% of content.

The fi rst edition of Central Coast Grandstand will be published and distributed on February 24, 2011. It is published monthly and distributed to all clubs, taverns, shopping centres, libraries, service stations, sporting venues, newsagents, sport related retail outlets and anywhere else, from Morisset to Mooney Mooney, where large numbers of people are likely to be.

14,000 copies are printed and it is published and distributed on a Thursday. In this way it can carry the previous weekend’s sport news as well as news about the coming weekend’s activities.

Central Coast Grandstand is also a public forum for sport on the Coast. All residents, participants, relevant community groups, government and non-government organisations, businesses, employees and visitors to the area are encouraged to send in contributions, letters, notices on forthcoming activities or anything else that they feel readers will want to know about.

Central Coast Grandstand is of great benefi t to all sport on the Coast as well as to the health and welfare of all involved residents on the Coast. Major and minor sports all have a voice and junior, school and senior sport also has an opportunity for exposure and promotion to like-minded people.

Businesses and other organisation in the area can also be some of the greatest benefi ciaries of Central Coast Grandstand because they are now able to promote their products and services directly to their target groups and to young audiences that do not normally read other more general publications.

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Gosford Council’s beach lifeguard supervisor Mr Craig Healy said the event continues to demonstrate the commitment and skills of the professional lifeguards employed by both councils.

“While the annual Lifeguard Challenge brings out that competitive spirit of both teams, it’s really about showcasing the talents of

the staff who patrol our pristine Central Coast beaches every summer,” said Mr Healy.

“In tough conditions, with a tricky three to four foot south east swell and an incoming tide Gosford’s team showed its depth of talent by taking out seven of the top ten places in the Howard Jones Lifeguard Mission, which consists of a

beach run, swim and board paddle.

“I am very proud of our Gosford team members for taking out the Challenge.

“It was defi nitely a team effort and I’d like to extend my congratulations to all competitors in this year’s event.”

Media Release, 4 Feb 2011Gosford Council Media

The Central Coast Grammar School student qualifi ed for the world championships in November last year, however, suffered a major setback to his preparations after breaking his left wrist twenty minutes after qualifying.

The Avoca teen will not receive clearance for full use of his wrist until two weeks prior to the world championships in Italy but says he hopes to be performing to his full capacity by the time he gets to Italy.

“During my time off the ice I’ve spent a lot of time in the gym and have actually become stronger than I was before my injury,” he said.

“I’m excited to see what my top speed will be like now.

“The injury itself was caused because I was going the fastest I have ever

gone before and with my new added strength I’ll be looking to go even faster, hopefully without breaking anything this time,” said Nate.

Central Coast Academy of Sport speed skating head coach Mr Andrew McNee said Henry is certainly one to watch.

“For Nate to have achieved so much already after just two years in the sport, it’s scary to think how much more success he can achieve if he sticks with it and continues to work on improving in key areas,” Mr McNee said.

The upcoming world championships will be Henry’s fi rst international event.

Media Release,21 Jan 2011

Luke Tucker, Central Coast Academy of Sport

Gosford lifeguards win Cook Cup

Gosford Council lifeguards have claimed victory in this year’s Lifeguard Challenge, with professional lifeguards from Gosford and Wyong Councils competing for the 29th inaugural Cook Cup

on Thursday, February 4, at Avoca.

Central Coast to represent

Australia in ItalyCentral Coast Academy of Sport speed

skating athlete of the year, Nate Henry, will be representing Australia at this

year’s world junior short track speed skating championships in Italy from February 25 to 27.

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