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The presentation will offer the general public access to their controversial and surprising research that identifies close links between Australia and ancient Egypt as well as identifying some 25 separate art styles-techniques of Aboriginal and Egyptian origin.
Mr Strong said he believes that the Central Coast region has an ancient history written in stone that has been hidden for thousands of years.
Mr Von Senff said he was so taken by the discovery of ancient hieroglyphs in the Kariong area that he has devoted his second PhD entirely to the subject.
Introduced to each other by local advocate and respected community member Ms Nina Angelo OAM, the two are now combining forces to present startling evidence that proves the Central Coast has an ancient, completely untold history in its very own backyard.
On the morning of the presentation local identity, bush-tucker man and passionate community leader, Jake Cassar will share his knowledge in a hands-on and interactive tour, starting from Kariong and taking the group to the site of the mysterious Hieroglyphs.
Media Release, 25 Nov 2011
Kariong Arts Barn
Hieroglyphs reveal hidden history
A presentation will be held at the Arts Barn in Kariong on Sunday, December 11, from 2-4pm, by Ancient History
specialist Mr Steven Strong and former skeptic and accomplished academic Dr Hans Dieter Von Senff.
Hieroglyphs found at Kariong
The Department of Planning and Infrastructure is exhibiting the proposed controls which have been submitted by the Central Coast Regional Development Corporation.
According to the proposed controls, the Gosford waterfront site has the potential to deliver a wide range of uses, including up to 125,000 square metres for residential premises, at least 60,000 square metres for commercial and retail uses, up to 20,000 square metres for hotel or serviced apartments and at least 15,000 square metres for entertainment and community facilities.
The community now has the chance to comment documents comprising a State significant site (SSS) study – which provides the context for, and a description of, the proposed planning controls, a State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP) amendment which provides the statutory zoning, height and gross floor area
information and a development control plan which outlines more fine-grain controls covering issues such as building alignments and setbacks, parking and the public domain.
Overall, some 700 additional residential dwellings and more than 4000 new jobs are proposed to be provided across the 52 hectare waterfront site (including 18 hectares of land and 33 hectares of water).
The documents are on exhibition until January 31.
The proposed planning controls have been prepared to broadly implement the vision outlined in The Landing at Gosford masterplan.
This masterplan was publicly exhibited from September to early November.
Media Release, 30 Nov 2011
Laurel-Lee Roderick, NSW Department of
Planning and Infrastructure
Feedback sought for The
Landing
Feedback is being sought on the key planning controls to support the proposed revitalisation of the Gosford waterfront
area, known as The Landing at Gosford.
The proposed development area on the Gosford waterfront
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Islander OrganisationsAboriginal Legal Service 8842 8000Community Options 4351 3388Bungree Aboriginal Association 4351 3388Mingaletta 4342 7515Aboriginal Home Care 4352 1153Drug & Alcohol rehab 4388 6360Respite Care Options 4351 3388Eleanor Duncan Aboriginal Health 4351 1040Darkinjung Local Land Council 4351 2930
AccommodationDept. of Housing Gosford 4323 5211Cassie4Youth 4322 3197Coast Shelter 4324 7239Pacifi c Link Com Housing 4324 7617Rumbalara Youth Refuge 4325 7555Samaritans Youth Services 4351 1922Youth Angle • Woy Woy 4341 8830Youth Accom Hotline 1800 424 830Temporary Accommodation 1800 152 152
Animal RescueWildlife Arc 4325 0666Wires 1300 094 737
Community CentresKincumber Neighbourhood Centre 4363 1044Narara Community Centre 4329 0912Kariong Neighbourhood Centre 4340 1724Wyoming Community Centre 4323 7483Green Point Community Centre 4367 7591Niagara Park Community Centre 4329 7144Men’s Shed Cluster Inc 0413 244 484
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Education & TrainingCentrelink Offi ces13 2850 - appointments 13 1021Central Coast Community College 4348 4300Training and Further Education TAFE Gosford 4348 2222 Ourimbah 4348 4030Basic & Pre-vocational Studies 4350 2209Work Skills Program Special Need 4350 2245University of the Third Age (U3A) 4332 4830
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HealthGosford Hospital 4320 2111Cancer Hotline 131 120Mental Health info Service 1300 794 991Sexual Health @ Gosford Hospital 4320 2114Beyond Blue (Depression) 1300 22 4636
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The position became available at the end of last month, with existing executive offi cer Mr Anthony Dow securing employment on the Sunshine Coast in a move motivated by family commitment.
“Andrew’s new role with RDACC comes at a busy time for the Central Coast, with developments such as The Landing at Gosford and Warnervale, improvements to The Entrance, the roll out of the NBN, an increasing education presence and a variety of ecological and social issues on the agenda,” said Mr Dawson.
“Few, if any, would dispute that Anthony brought considerable skill and dedication to the position and has done a superb job in building RDACC’s reputation as an effi cient and effective body and in creating a true Central Coast Team environment, in a relatively short period.
“Given this, the board and I are confi dent that
Mr Roach can help us to continue to progress the interests of the Central Coast,” he continued.
Having lived on the Central Coast for a decade, Roach has a background primarily in urban planning and strategy, with formal qualifi cations in Environmental Science and Urban and Regional Planning.
Having most recently worked as a consultant in the fi elds of development and strategy across NSW, he said he is excited to step into his new role at this particularly busy time.
“There are signifi cant projects underway and I am looking forward to taking over from the excellent work achieved by the RDACC board, chair John Dawson and existing executive offi cer Anthony Dow,” he said.
“They have established a very strong strategic base for the organisation and have started to implement projects on the ground.
“I am eager to continue the good work and add my own knowledge and experience to the mix,” he continued.
Roach will commence his position on December 5.
Media Release, 25 Nov 2011
Katey Small, Briliant Logic
New CEO for regional development organisation
Regional Development Australia Central Coast chair Mr John Dawson has welcomed the appointment of new chief executive offi cer, Mr Andrew Roach to the organisation. Only four of these
signatures were from the Somersby-Peats Ridge area.
The investigations found that the operations of the poultry farm were in compliance with all relevant standards and guidelines.
The petition alleged that the poultry farm was causing water pollution as a result of the activities conducted on the premises.
As a result of the water quality concerns raised, Council offi cers conducted an audit of the local waterway on Thursday, November 17.
The samples, collected by qualifi ed environmental staff were analysed by a National Association Accredited Laboratory.
Water samples were collected both upstream and downstream of the poultry farm in conditions likely to identify any pollution sources.
All sites exhibited good water quality with only one site, used for cattle
agistment, exhibiting elevated nutrient levels.
The results indicated that the poultry farm operations did not have any detrimental impact on the quality of the
water within the creek.Media Statement,
1 Dec 2011 John Parkes,
Gosford Council
Poultry farm has no impact on water
Gosford Council has conducted investigations into a poultry farm in Elwyns Rd, Somersby, after a petition was received with 384 signatures.
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of maintenance, repairs or improvements to both Council and non-Council
owned community buildings.
Kariong Neighbourhood Centre received $4147 for the creation of storage for tables, chairs and larger items to increase safety for building users.
Wyoming Community received $6375 for the refurbishment and repair of the rear yard including the replacement of the collapsed paved area, deteriorated wooden retaining walls, collapsed soft fall and the removal of the sandpit.
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The applications were assessed by a panel of officers from Community and Cultural Development.
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Four community organisations in the Gosford area have received funding under Gosford Council’s annual Community Facility Support Program.
The area to be reburbished at Wyoming Community Centre
At about 7am, offi cers attached to Brisbane Water Local Area Command Drug Unit, with the assistance of the Target Action Group, executed a search warrant at a home on Foster Close, Kariong.
It’s alleged that an elaborate hydroponic system was located inside the house, with numerous rooms converted into special growing areas.
Offi cers seized a total of 215 mature cannabis plants with an estimated potential street value of $1.1million.
Police also discovered electricity was illegally diverted to the home from underground power lines.
An investigation is now underway and police are appealing for anyone with
information to contact Gosford Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Detectives are also urging members of the public to be vigilant and to contact authorities if they believe a hydro house is being operated in their area.
Signs of a hydro house include, but should not be confi ned to, strange odours, windows or blinds never open and remain covered, lack of occupancy, hoses and pipes for water and ventilation supply, extremely bright indoor lighting at all hours and the erection of ventilation fi ttings on the roof.
Media Release, 25 Nov 2011
NSW Police Media
Hydroponic cannabis
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Detectives are appealing for information from the public after a large-scale hydroponic cannabis set-up was
uncovered in Kariong on Thursday, November 24.
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Mr Cohen published his new book “Bringing the House Down” on Tuesday, November 8, which details a collection of humourous anecdotes about his time as member for Robertson from 1969-1990.
Mr FitzSimons, who will also appear at the launch, wrote of how Mr Cohen was his family’s political “Bogeyman” in 1972, in his refl ections on growing up in Peats Ridge in his book, “A Simpler Time”.
Before entering politics,
Barry ran a menswear shop in St Ives and was later often called on for fashion advice by his parliamentary colleagues.
The electoral boundaries for Robertson changed as the Central Coast grew and Barry successfully contested the seat at the 1969 Federal election.
Barry, his wife Rae and his three sons lived at Matcham and started the Calga Springs Wildlife Sanctuary (now the Australian Walkabout Wildlife Park).
He was a fi erce advocate of the Central Coast and renowned at chasing down all available funding opportunities for his community.
He was an energetic marginal seat campaigner which helped him hold Robertson despite national swings and numerous challenges from local councillor Malcolm Brooks.
Barry now lives at Bungendore just outside Canberra and continues his contribution to public
debate with columns in The Australian.
Email, 7 Nov 2011 Matt Pulford, Offi ce of
Deborah O’Neill MP
Cohen launches bookFormer member for Robertson Mr Barry Cohen will launch his latest
of 10 books “Bringing the House Down” on Monday, December 12, from 6pm to 9:30pm.at Everglades Country Club along with
author Mr Peter FitzSimons, formerly of Peats Ridge.
Barry Cohen with Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill
The winner, a great-grandmother said that fi nding out she had won $1.5 million took her breath away.
“Oh heck, $1.5 million, I never thought I would see that much money in my entire life,” the winner exclaimed.
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The winner scored a share in Monday Lotto’s division one prize pool with a 14 game autopick which cost $6.20.
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Media Release, 29 Nov 2011
Una O’Neill, NSW Lotteries
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This water use was lower than the Level 2 target of 689 ML.
Total dam storage was 40.3 per cent.
This storage was up on the previous week and more than the 32.4 per cent storage we had this time last year.
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Email, 28 Nov 2011Nathan Slade, Gosford
Council
Coast meets water usage target
The week of Monday, November 21 had a total water usage of about 451 million litres (ML).
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He has accurately described the Lend Lease development as a “concrete curtain” along the waterfront.
Brooks has long been a protector of the interests of Gosford citizens.
He is passionate about this city’s past, present and future.
The interests of Lend Lease are Johnny-come-lately, and ipso facto the self-interests of a multinational “Development Giant”.
Lend Lease is motivated by Gosford only as a source of profi t and return on capital, through the windfall of the proposed fi lching of waterfront public space.
It has as much interest in Gosford as it has in Dubai or Miami.
The excellent alternative plan offered by Brooks is a product of civilised thinking and genuine concern for the community.
The presented pictures and models of the proposed “The Landing” plan are selectively skimpy and self-fl atteringly deceptive.
CAD software could reveal a thousand other angles which would more truthfully show the Lend Lease utopia of canyons, shadows, blocked skies and blocked views (except for the buyers of the residential skyscrapers on the waterfront!).
Pity the poor public, which is never to see an accurate, clear map showing the monumental shifting of public space into
private hands for private profi t.
Could Lend Lease be honest with Gosford ratepayers and make public their own calculations of how much public space they plan to privatise, versus the afterthought of how much space they plan to leave to the ratepayers and citizens of Gosford?
And not just the trick of showing the footprints of the bits of land, but the space above them which is now to become high- rise residential and offi ces?
Some honest percentages or simple pie-graphs would be a courtesy to ratepayers.
The Central Coast Regional Development’s plan has presented rate-payers with seductive but deceitful pictures as pretty as watercolours by Raoul Dufy or JMW Turner; with nostalgic hints at the futurism of The Jetsons.
This shows how talent and aesthetics have already been co-opted into the whirpool of big business.
It is such hypocrisy that the Masterplan repeatedly touts an Arts
Cultural Centre as its fi rst item, posing as if culture, talent, entertainment, and social gathering were its motivations.
It is sad that otherwise civic-minded Laurie Maher and Gosford Council have thrown in their lot with Lend Lease.
Lend Lease has the upper hand, clearly sensing that Gosford Council is desperate to appear capable of playing with the Big Boys and Out-of-Towners.
The name of Lend Lease features minutely in media about their plans.
It is all made to seem as though the action is “local” or “Council”.
Ratepayers are being corralled to ignore the elephant in the room.
Lend Lease seems so important to Gosford Council, yet a Lend Lease website search reveals no entry for the place!
Malcolm Brooks and all those supporting this alternative to the Lend Lease, of Gosford land and air-space, need to be cheered and supported by concerned and civic-minded citizens.
As our civic elder said so succinctly, and so wisely, Gosford waterfront should be developed as a space for the people, not as a playpen for the rich.
Brooks deserves another medal.
Email, 1 Dec 2011 Michael Fensom,
North Gosford
Masterplan is ‘deceptive’
Mr Malcolm Brooks proves again that he has truly remained a deserving recipient of the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM).
There are several reasons for my objection, but I think the most important one is the loss of lifestyle for so much of the local population.
With the current proposal, much of the direct access to the waterfront would be lost.
What happens to the morning fi tness classes, the fi sh and chips on the wall, walking the dog, cycling around the waterfront, Australia Day celebrations, family picnics, the best view in the country from an NRL venue?
Every time there is a televised match from Blue Tongue Stadium, the commentators make a comment on how exquisite the view is, and we want that taken away?
And the boat ramp - move it to an already crowded and congested area on the other side of the sailing club where it will be diffi cult for people to drive through, and navigate.
And where, may I ask, would people leave their cars and trailers while on their boat?
Having lived on Masons Pde for 12 months, and coming home to park almost a kilometre away through summer as it is- this will only make things much worse for visitors and local residents alike.
I have already seen arguments over parking spaces almost come to blows- I can only imagine what would happen.
I work mainly in Sydney and live on the Central Coast because of the lifestyle that is the heart and soul of the area.
I agree that, for the Central Coast to grow economically, we really need something done with the whole Gosford CBD area and Waterfront- but to maintain the lifestyle of everyone that already uses the waterfront, and to share that with visitors is surely the way to go.
If Dane Dr were to go
Waterfront needs to be revitalised, not lost
I would like to note my objection to the current proposal for The Landing on Gosford Waterfront.
underground, think of how much more could be done with the park areas- it would be safe to have more events at the waterfront without disruptive road closures- we could use the space much like the park at The Entrance is used, which would be fantastic.
Imagine waterfront concerts, carols, festivals, markets, marina, and cafes, it could be beautiful
and benefi cial- if done in balance while providing economic stimulus to local businesses.
We need to revitalize the waterfront- not lose it.
I and many others would be very disappointed if the Soul of Gosford was sold.
We don’t want something that looks like King St Wharf, or Darling Harbour- that’s why we live here, and not in Sydney.
Leave us with a development that can be enjoyed by all.
Email, 24 Nov 2011 Anita Kradzins, Gosford
If this was from submissions received by CCRDC to the proposal, then I would like to see the list of submissions made public.
There was a petition from Gosford Primary School of 10,500 signatures against the removal of the school to a site near Henry Kendall High School, which will come before state parliament next year.
As this site would comprise of about 25 per cent of the whole project, there would have to be
many thousands of people who voted for the project.
Who are these people?I would give conditional
support to the alternate proposal, as it would revive more of Gosford than just the foreshore.
Email, 1 Dec 2011 John Wiggin,
North Gosford
Landing needs rethinking
It was reported last week, by the head of the Central Coast Regional Development Corporation, that 75 per cent of people
supported the Landing at Gosford.
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The worldwide competition was founded by Ms Fay Thomson after her father and nephew died due to smoking related illnesses.
Judge Mr John Bevins said: “There was not a work without merit among the 80 entries, no lack of art expressing itself, as great art does – from the heart not the pocket.”
“Many entries moved me and left me with no doubt that damage will be done to Big Tobacco, through the effect this art has on those it
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“The eyes say it.“Let’s hope kids can’t
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“Let’s hope this work gets shown in every Primary School classroom,” said Mr Bevins.
Ms Bloomfi eld said: “It was a fantastic confi dence
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“I don’t think I know anyone who has not been affected on some level by the insidious effects of smoking and I am always terribly saddened when I see young people who are
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Media Release, 16 Nov 2011
Fay Thomson, Art Toppling Tobacco
Bloomfi eld wins second in art comp
Bensville resident Ms Karen Bloomfi eld has been awarded second place in the Art Toppling Tobacco competition for her drawing “Lost in a Smokey Haze”.
Karen’s drawing “Lost in a smokey haze”
Residents are urged to be on red-alert this summer when it comes to UV (ultra violet) exposure, as the Cancer Institute NSW’s
Melanoma Red-Zone Map reveals communities with the highest rates of melanoma skin cancer.
The Cancer Institute NSW estimates 4158 people from all corners of the State will be diagnosed with life threatening melanoma in 2011.
The Melanoma Red-Zone Map shows ‘cancer red-zones’ with above average rates of melanoma in Northern NSW, Central Coast, Mid-North Coast, Hunter New England and Northern Sydney.
While the map indicates areas with the highest incidence rates, the Cancer Institute NSW said every person across the state
needs to be vigilant about sun safety this summer.
“The Melanoma Red-Zones indicate the communities suffering signifi cantly higher rates of melanoma than the rest of the State,” said Cancer Institute chief cancer offi cer and CEO NSW Professor David Currow.
“Skin cancer follows the sun, so we are seeing an increase in melanoma where the UV levels are at their greatest along the coast of the State.
“But this doesn’t mean the rest of the State can rest easy.
“UV levels can be extreme all over the entire State.
“The outdoor lifestyles we all enjoy, combined with a lack of action when it comes to sun protection and susceptible skin types, create a potentially deadly mix for every person across the State.
“Unless every person in NSW gets serious about sun protection, melanoma rates will continue to rise across the State
“The Cancer Institute NSW has a simple message for everyone this summer – plan ahead to protect yourself from the sun and it could save your life,” said Professor Currow.
Media Release, 18 Nov 2011
Melissa Devine, Cancer Institute NSW
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Local students and their families celebrated the culmination of the program with an Awards Ceremony on Monday, November 21 at Laycock St Theatre, North Gosford.
Gosford Council’s Schools Environmental education offi cer Ms Anni Griffi ths said that students had been exploring the reasons for the importance of biodiversity, and how to prevent its decline through projects and performance.
“They have been able to gain an understanding of the current pressures on our ecosystem and the impact it has on biodiversity on the Central Coast and around the world.
“The program has been focused on our local community and its endangered and threatened
species and in some cases has shaped the environmental education programs for students throughout the year.
“They have learnt of ways of helping to improve biodiversity in their school grounds and home back yards and have worked hard doing so,” said Ms Griffi ths.
Gosford Council has been running its School Environment Program for 22 years.
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This year, the program had 29 registered schools and Council received over
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Winners from the year’s ceremony were Point Clare Public School, The Coast Christian School and Somersby Public School as the large, medium and small Environmental School of the Year respectively, Copacabana Public School for Most Student Projects, Holgate Public School for Best School for Biodiversity, Ettalong Public School for Mayoral Award for Performing Arts and Copacabana Public School received the Special Visual Art Award.
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Central Coast Grammar School have entered its act Sons of Alamo and Erina High School has entered Valley of Kings.
Gosford High School has entered three acts comprising Two Steps Twice, Tess Green and One Minute of Living.
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Nearly 500 Australian High School acts have uploaded and promoted themselves with NSW schools leading the charge with nearly 150 acts registered.
Participants are encouraged to gather support from their local
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Media Release, 17 Nov 2011
Jessica Higgs, Peer Group Media
Schools enter music competition
Four schools in the Gosford Local Government area have entered into the MySchoolAct competition and are in the running to receive up to $50,000 of recording and marketing from Sony Music, up to
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FitzSimons, who grew up in the Peats Ridge area, spoke on the day and said he has fond memories of the Bookmobile.
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Media Release 21 Nov 2011
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Gosford Council launched its new and improved Bookmobile at the Erina Library, Erina Fair on Friday, November 25.
History was made as hundreds of listeners fl ocked to the 2GO studio car park to be entertained by the talented Diesel, Mark Gable (Choirboys), Altiyan Childs and an assortment of other local artists.
In addition to the live entertainment, the public were invited into the studio for a behind the scenes tours run by announcers and programming staff to give guests an inside look at the workings of a radio station.
Along with a free barbeque, fairy fl oss, ice cream and kid’s activities, it
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Andrew Snell from Wollongong Conservatorium adjudicated the event and said: “All the performers played at a very high standard and showed musical maturity.”
The competitors represent the most advanced and committed students attending the Central Coast Conservatorium and
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The scholarship held its inaugural concert in 1998 following a generous donation from Trevor Haines AO and the late Frank Streather, and has since featured the best students across all
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The 2011 holder of the Trevor Haines scholarship, Elizabeth Woolnough played during the adjudication and will attend National Music Camp in January 2012 as well as seeking to continue
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Scholarship winner Jasper learns the oboe from Rachel Tolmie at the Conservatorium and is a year 10 student at Gosford High school.
Olivia Bell on violin and Alexander Davidson on fl ute placed second and third respectively.
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Wand wins Conservatorium scholarship
Elizabeth Woolnough performs during the adjudicationPhoto: Val Bridge
Seven young musicians vied for the annual Trevor Haines and Frank Streather scholarship at the Central Coast Conservatorium on Sunday, November 20, with Jasper Wand of Gosford High School
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The Bondi Short Film Festival is considered a launch pad for up-and-coming indie fi lmmakers and over the last 11 years has received more than 3000 fi lm submissions.
Jason’s confronting story looked at the fi lmmaker’s personal journey as he reaches out to his dying father through a fi lmic letter.
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“It was really diffi cult to choose just 14 fi nalists from so many amazing fi lms.
Media Release, 6 Nov 2011
Audndrea Silva, Kabuku Public Relations
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Gosford fi lm maker Jason Van Genderen was chosen as one of 14 fi nalists for the 11th annual Bondi Short Film Festival held on Saturday, November 26.
The CMAA Awards are the longest running awards ceremony in Australia and the 2012 event is due to celebrate its 40th birthday marking it to be a huge night for country music.
Popular fi nalists Beccy Cole and Adam Harvey co-hosted the launch and fi nalists announcement and carved up with 14 fi nalist places between them.
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The poster girl of country music, Cole, also dominated this year’s announcement with six places for her album Songs and Pictures including Female Artist of
the Year and APRA Song of the Year.
Kasey Chambers’ album Little Bird is up for Top Selling Album of the Year; however, it was her husband Shane Nicholson who shined with seven fi nalist nominations for his critically acclaimed album Bad Machines.
The young and talented Katrina Burgoyne is up for Female Artist of the Year with her album White Flag.
The 40th Jayco CMAA Country Music Awards of Australia will be staged on Saturday, January 28, at the Tamworth Regional Entertainment and Conference Centre (TRECC).
Media Release, 30 Nov 2011 Katey Small,
Brilliant Logic
Copacabana residents up for Golden GuitarThe fi nalists for the 40th Jayco Country
Music Awards of Australia have been announced with Central Coast
musicians including Adam Harvey of Bateau Bay and Beccy Cole, Shane Nicholson, Katrina Burgoyne and Kasey Chambers, all from Copacabana, all up for a coveted Golden Guitar.
Not for Profi t Organisations Directory
AACC COMPUTER CLUB Inc. (33)
www.aacc.asn.auHelp with all Computing problemsProgram demos + Q&A sessions Night Meetings - 7pm to 10pm• 2nd & 4th Wed – Windows• 3rd Wed - Linux Narara Valley High SchoolFountains Road, Narara Supper providedDay ‘meet & greet’ Social Meetings 12.15 – 3.15pm• 3rd Tuesday of monthEast Gosford Progress Hall10 Henry Parry Drive (cnr Wells St)Afternoon tea [email protected]
4362 19184324 2740
The Australian Conservation Foundation - Central Coast
Branch (28)
holds their meetings on the third Tuesday of each month (except January) at 7pm
Discussions are focussed on local, state and national environmental issues. The Branch writes submissions, assists at stalls at local events, attends workshops and seminars and lobbys politicians.
Location: 50+ Leisure and Learning Centre, cnr Albany St North and Henry Wheeler Place, Gosford.
[email protected] Box 547, Woy Woy NSW 2256
4323 1843
Brisbane Water Historical Society
(46)
• Coach tours• School educational tours• Coach tours for members• Annual Street Stalls• Participation in HistoryHeritage Week Celebration
Margaret Pearce4325 2270
Central Coast Art Society (18)
Bringing together artists and interested people for lectures, demonstrations and discussion.Weekly paint-outs each Tuesday at varying Central Coast locations4349 5860Workshops - 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 demo by Guest artist
4325 [email protected] Box 4168, East Gosford 2250
Central CoastConcert Band (28)
Meets every Tuesday 7:15pm till 9:30pm
new members always welcome.
Community playouts with four concerts a year at Laycock St Theatre.
0407 894 560or 0411 272 640
Central Coast Family History Society Inc. (39)
All the resources, information and advice needed to study your family’s history are available through the Society.
Visit the Society’s Research Centre at 8 Russell Drysdale St, East Gosford, our website at www.centralcoastfhs.org.auMonthly meetings are held on 1st Saturday of each month at 1pm in the Lions Community Hall, behind the Society’s Research Centre. Visitors welcome
4324 5164
Central Coast Handweavers, Spinners and
Textile Arts Guild Inc (28)
Spinning and weaving, patchwork and quilting felting and other fi bre and fabric craftsWorkshops and Community quiting beesDay and Night Groupswww.thecottage.org.au
4325 4743
Coastal Communicators
Toastmasters ClubAre you looking for a club that can help you develop confi dence by improving your speaking skills - a friendly club that makes fun and encouragement a part of the learning? Whether in the workforce or retired, Coastal Communicators caters for everyone’s needs. Our aim is to help you reach your goal. Meetings are entertaining and educational with an enthusiastic and supportive membership. This club meets 1st and 3rd Saturdays in the Avoca Beach Bowling Club at 11am.
4341 [email protected]
Gosford Business Improvement District Inc (33)
GBID’s aim is to make Gosford a safer, cleaner, commercially vibrant, attractive regional city.
We achieve this through regular festivals and events, monthly markets,
beautifi cation and business retention projects.
Gosford City Markets held second Saturday of each month, seasonal events throughout the year
[email protected] Mann Street Gosford
4322 7726
Gosford City Toastmasters (38)
Providing a supportive and positive learning environment to enable individuals to develop oral communication and leadership skills.Second and fourth Thursday of each month, Gosford Bowling Club.
4340 [email protected]
Gosford RSL Ladies Indoor
Bowls (28)
Wanted Women to join our social indoor bowls
Fridays 10am to 2pm at RSL Club
4344 5812 or 0412 773 441
Gosford RSL Sub-Branch
Women’s Auxiliary (28)
Invitation to women over
18 years to Join our organisationWe raise money for the welfare of veterans and their families in our districtRSL Club West Gosford4th Mon of the month 2pm
4323 7336
Kincumber Neighbourhood
Centre (24)
• Personal development• Community Garden• Counselling• Meditation• Support Groups• Friendship Groups• Music and Movement for under 5• Rooms for hire
4363 1044
Meals on Wheels (81/298)
Delivered meals and fl exible food options
for people with a functional disability
4382 9401
Probus Club of Avoca Beach (43)
Men and Women are always welcome. Come along and hear interesting guest speakers, make new friends and join us in our social activities.
Meetings start at 10am3rd Monday of each monthAvoca Beach Bowling Club4368 6157 or 4384 3741
Probus ClubNorth Gosford (38)
New and older retirees who seek companionship and intellectual stimulus, fun and fellowship through outings such as walking, bus trips, indoor bowls, theatre attendances are invited to join the above club.4th Tuesday MonthlyCentral Coast Leagues Club 10am
4324 24934365 4208
Seniors Computer Club Central Coast
Inc. (83/41)
Classes for Beginners are held on Mondays or Tuesdays. There are also classes Monday to Friday for most other programs as organised according to the Timetable published on the Club Website. All classes are 10am to 12md or 1 pm to 3pm at Kincumber & District Neighbourhood Centre. PC and MacMeetings are held at Avoca Beach Bowling Club on the
fi rst Monday of the Month with a Guest Speaker
4369 2530
Soroptimist International (81/38)
SI is a dynamic organisation for professional and business women, through advocacy, awareness and action we strive to improve the lives of women and girls2nd Thursday of each month (except Jan)6:45pm - Breakers Country Club, Dover Road [email protected]
4365 3121
The Gosford DiaryThe Gosford DiaryThe Gosford DiaryThe Gosford Diary
If you’ve got something happening in Gosford area (2250 and 2251) 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.
Thursday December 8Point Clare Public School carols
event, 5:30pm
Friday December 9Brackets and Jam concert,
Kincumba Mountain, 7:30pm
Saturday December 10 Niagra Park Market Day, Niagra
Park Shopping Centre, 9am-2:30pmMacMasters Own Boardriders
presentation, MacMasters BeachGosford City Markets, Kibble Parl,
8am-1pm
Sunday December 1150+ Live jazz night, Central Coast
Leagues Club, 2-5pmHieroglyphics presentation,
Kariong Artsbarn, 2-4pm
Monday December 12MacMasters Own Board Riders
fourth competition, MacMasters Beach
Low vision open day, Serendipity Point Clare, 10am-2pm
Wednesday December 14Gosford Public School’s Reverse
Santa Day
Thursday, December 15Community Christmas dinner,
Gosford Golf Club, 12pm and 6:30pm
Saturday December 17Christmas Party Picnic Race Day,
Gosford Race Course
Sunday December 18Blues Angels Acoustic Roots and
Blues session, Kantara House, Green Point, 1-5pm
Christmas Carols, Edogawa Japanese Gardens, East Gosford, 5pm
Tuesday December 20Davistown RSL Charity Markets,
9:30am-2pm
Wednesday December 2150+ Monthly members meeting,
Gosford RSL, 6pm
Thursday December 29Peats Ridge Festival
Friday December 3050+ Dinner and dance, Gosford
RSL, 6:30pm
Saturday December 31Mars Food Australia New Years
Eve Festival, Gosford waterfront, 5:30pm
Tuesday January 17East Gosford Skate Clinic, 9am-
12pm
Wednesday January 18East Gosford Scooter Clinic, 9am-
12pm
Saturday January 21Bad Boy Summer Sesh, Narara
Skatepark, 7am-10am
Sunday January 22Avoca Beachside Markets
Friday January 27Looking through a glass onion,
Laycock St Theatre
Monday February 6Monday Meanderers- Mooney
Mooney Magic walk, 12pm
Saturday February 11Gosford City Markets, Kibble
Park, 8am-1pmCentral Coast Bush Dance Music
Association’s AGM, East Gosford Progress Hall
Sunday February 19Kariong Community Fun Festival,
10am-3pm
For events in post code areas 2250 and 2251See the Peninsula News for events in post code areas 2256 & 2257
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Central Coast hotshot Sean
McLellan was the standout performer at the 2011 Honda/Tumut Motorcycle A c c e s s o r i e s A u s t r a l i a n Junior Dirt Track C h a m p i o n s h i p s meeting staged at Somersby on the weekend of October 30 – 31, winning all three of his classes of racing.
Ten other riders claimed an individual victory at the end of a weekend of high-quality racing action, four of them adding minor placings to their victory, but none got close to matching the efforts of McLellan.
For a number of riders, the championship marked the end of their junior racing days and none signed off in a more stunning manner than McLellan who will focus on speedway racing from later this month.
It was not all plain sailing for McLellan, who top scored in the heats in one class, he was second in the others and had to work hard and have some luck go his way in the fi nals.
But he was good enough and close enough to take advantage of the breaks that came his way.
In the fi nal of the MX
and slider class, there were two restarts before Queenslander Zachary Levy fell leaving McLellan in front, in the 100 -150cc 2 stroke class McLellan was supreme, winning all his heats and the fi nal, while in the 200 – 250cc 4-stroke class, it took McLellan half of the 6 lap fi nal to overtake West Wyalong rider Hunter Anderson who had top scored in the heat races of two classes.
While Anderson will get another crack at the juniors next year, Tumut based rider Brayden Elliott also signed off from the juniors with deserved rostrum places in two of the classes.
There were also some farewells in the girl’s classes, as several will now move into senior competition.
Mackenzie Tricker, an accomplished motocrosser, again got rewarded for an infrequent outing on the dirt
tracks with an unbeaten run to take out the 4-stroke class ahead of Sally Smith, the latter also fi nishing runner-up to Tayla Jones in the other girl’s class.
Tricker was also delighted with her effort in the MX and Slider class where she won the repechage race and then fi nished a creditable fi fth in the fi nal behind McLellan.
Besides the two girl’s classes, three of the open classes were also decided
over fi ve rounds, but none of the winners could match Tricker’s clean-sweep.
Caleb Clifton emerged on top in the 65cc 7 – U9 years class when Caleb Porter fell in the last round and was relegated to third overall, while the victories by Max Whale (85cc 4-str. Modifi ed 7 – U10 years class) and Max Croker (85cc 4-str. Modifi ed 10– U14 years class) were both only resolved in the fi nal round.
Mitchell Cluff (85cc 2 str. / 150cc 4-str. Std. Wheel 9 – U / 11 years class), Zaine Kennedy (85cc 2-str. / 150cc 4-str. Big Wheel 11 – U/13 yrs class) and Ben Cook (85cc 2-str. / 150cc 4-str. Std. & Big Wheel 13 – U/16 years class) all won fi nals after having been top scorers in the heats.
The closest points battle after the heats was in the 65cc 9 – U13 years class and fi ttingly it produced a close fi nal with Broc Pearson triumphant.
Remy Gardner showed that he had not forgotten how to ride the dirt and proved that standings after the heats can be inconsequential as he was only the fi fth top scorer, but won the fi nal of the 85cc 2-str./ 150cc 4-str. Std. Wheel 11 – U13yrs class ahead of the two riders who had been equal top scorers.
As another rider who has performed with great distinction in European road racing these past two years, Matthew Davies also looked set for a successful return to the dirt before a fall sidelined him with an ankle injury.
Unfortunately that was one of several incidents where riders were injured chasing national championship glory, but hopefully all will be back in action soon.
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Central Coast rider wins at nationals by Peter Baker
Sean Mclellan, Australian Junior Dirt Track Champion
Photo: David Lamont
Killarney Vale local Matthew
Dawson has been selected to attend the National Futures Camp for hockey in Canberra from December 13 – 20.
The theme for the camp is ‘Learning & Preparing to
Compete’.All the activities at the
camp will be focused around the detail of preparing, competing and recovering from performance.
There will be three offi cial matches against a New Zealand U18 team between 16 and 19 December.
Identifi cation for the
camp was determined by National Junior Coach Paul Gaudoin in consultation with feedback from the National Training Centre Coach’s network.
Inclusion was based on performance at National U18 & U21 Championships.
BBX was offi cially announced as
the new naming rights sponsor of the Central Coast Academy of Sport basketball program at a function held at Central Coast Adventist School on the evening of
Monday, October 31.A squad of 22 scholarship
athletes (11 boys and 11 girls) has recently been selected and was formally inducted into the 2011/12 BBX basketball program at the function.
Squad members are - Boys: Tom Akamarmoi, Branden Ferris, Tom Hoare, Jayden Hodgson, Warren Jiang, Matthew Kenyon,
Hunter Murray, Joshua Pallot, Oliver Robilliard, Jared Walker, Richmond Whitmore; Girls: Madison Crowe, Taylor Ferris, Madison Goddard, Jasmine Forcadilla, Rebecca Hayes, Amy Leavy, Muffi Loader, Aroha Malby, Alana McCoy, Taylah Thomas, Hannah Turrise.
New basketball academy sponsor announced
by Warwick Whitmore
Dawson to attend national hockey camp
by Trish Dawson
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Sportstars of the year announced
A crowd of over 250 people celebrated the best of the best in Central Coast sport for 2011 at the 2GO Central Coast Sports Federation
Sportstar of the Year Awards on Saturday, November 19.Competition was fi erce in each category, with all of the fi nalists very
deserving of recognition for their achievements.The judges had to make extremely tough decisions.
Amy Nurthen
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Stuart Gyngell
Sportsperson of the Year
NAB Central Coast Sportsperson of the Year went to Amy Nurthen for Surf Life Saving.
She won 11 Gold and three Silver Medals in
the NSW surf lifesaving Championships, won Gold, Silver and Bronze in the Under 19 Division of the Australian Surf Lifesaving championships and won Round four of the Nutri Grain Ironwoman series at
Portsea Beach Victoria and placed sixth overall in the series.
Runner up went to Cobi Morgan for her achievements in rugby and touch football.
Masters Sports Person of the
YearStuart Gyngell was
awarded the Masters Sports Person of the Year award for his achievements in athletics
He won four Gold medals (Discus, Shot, Hammer and Weight throw) in the NSW Masters Championships, fi ve Gold medals (Discus, Shot, Javelin, Weight throw and Throws Pentathlon) and one Silver medal (Hammer) in the Australian Masters Championships and one1 Gold (Shot), two Silver medals (weight throw and throw pentathlon) in the World Masters Championships.
He is currently ranked number one in the world for Masters Shot and number one in Australia for Shot, Discus, Weight Throw and Throw Pentathlon.
Paul Lemon was announced runner up for his achievements in Surf Life Saving and swimming.
Volunteer of the Year
Katie Dixon was awarded the Volunteer of the Year award for her achievements in Surf Life Saving.
She received a nomination for her volunteer work across a broad range of areas with Ocean Beach SLSC.
Along with completing over 100 patrol hours Katie also commits her time to
Lifesaving Education, Youth retention, First Aid Offi cer and many other volunteer roles.
Coach of the YearLarry Spencer was
awarded Coach of the Year for his commitment within athletics.
He coached two International Athletics Gold Medallists Kevin Moore (CommonWealth
Games – 400m) and Lisa Spencer (Oceania Pacifi c Championships 400m hurdles)
He also coached fi ve State Gold Medallists, two International Invitational athletes and six National Qualifi ers.
Runner up went to Paul Broadbent for his commitment to coaching within Surf Life Saving.
Photo: Naomi Bridges
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Jackson Collett has continued
to dominate the track in his favoured 800m event, winning gold at the recent New South Wales All School Athletics Championships.
The All Schools Championships were held in Homebush Bay, the same venue where Collett won gold medals in the 400m and 800m at the NSW Combined Catholic Colleges titles recently.
Collett faced a much tougher fi eld of competitors at the All Schools championships and had to push hard in the fi nal 100m of the two-lap race to win the gold medal.
“The fi rst lap was run at a pretty good pace and I tagged onto the back of the leader to gain a slip-stream into the head wind.
“With 400m to go, I made a move into fi rst place and had to battle hard to hold off the other boys down the home straight”, said Collett.
His winning time of 2:02.13 minutes was only slightly quicker than the second placed runner, Edward Penrose of Newington College, who ran a 2:02.38 to edge out Sam Porter (The Kings School) by one-hundredth of a second for the silver medal.
Collett then backed up his strong 800m performance by winning the bronze medal in the 400m.
It was another tight fi nish for Collett in the 400m, running a time of 52.09sec, just three-hundredths of a second behind second placed runner Ben Allen from Carinya Christian College.
In the same race,
Stephen Eaton (The Shore School, North Sydney) broke the meet record for the U14 boy’s 400m with an outstanding time of 51.17sec.
It was not just Collett who impressed his peers at the All Schools championships, with fellow Central Coast Academy of Sport athlete Rob Dredge also winning gold at the state titles.
Dredge’s fi rst place performance also came in the 800m, where he ran a comfortable 1:57.40 to earn his place on top of the dais in the U17s’ event.
“It wasn’t the best time that I’ve run, but we unexpectedly had to run a straight fi nal with no heats.
“With that kind of preparation, where I was thinking I’d just have to run a qualifying time for the fi nal, I decided to run more of a tactical race and it paid off”, said Dredge.
Both Collett and Dredge will now compete for National glory at the Australian All Schools Championships to be held in December, before the busy Australian domestic season gets into full swing.
Collett wins in Homebush
by Warwick Whitmore
Photo: Kendell Marjanovic - Imagine Images
Chris “The Kid” Collins,
driving the #72 GPS Motorsports Sponsored Omega Chassis, scored his fi rst feature win and fi rst place over all in the competitive KT Heavy class at the Central Coast Speedway Kart Club on Sunday 12th November.
Chris had a consistent run with a top 3 in all the heats throughout the day, setting him up perfectly for the fi nal.
Fellow team mate Graham Keats looked certain to win the fi nal and the day until a broken chain ended his chances and this allowed Chris to take the chequered fl ag fi rst.
Other standout performers for the day were
Mitch Brien driving the #63 Dave Brien Automotive Benson Chassis entry, placing fi rst in two classes, in KT Light and Clubman Light.
Mitch drove to perfection, never fi nishing outside the top 3 in his heat races.
Cameron Ware placed 2nd and Jade Pollock Finishing in 3rd Position.
KT Light was almost a mirror image for Mitch, with 3 Heat wins and a 2nd Place in the Final.
State Title holder Dan Morris fi nished a strong 2nd and Phill Gibson rounding out the top 3.
Sportsman 125cc class saw an interesting situation with the yellow fl ags coming out with a lap to go in heat 2.
Four drivers pulled off the track before greeting the chequered fl ag, handing the heat win to the only remaining driver still
circulating Kierah Hawkins.Luke Storey took 1st
place while Stuart Bond was runner up and Kierah Hawkins fi nishing in 3rd place.
The youngest competitors, the mighty Midgets were the biggest fi eld of the day, with a total of 11 kids from the ages of 7.
Jake Donaldson was 1st, Brandon Moore 2nd and Andrew Sayre 3rd.
Rookie driver John Gillespie held off NSWSKC members Luke Sayre (2nd)and Lachlan Caunt (3rd) for a well earned 1st place on the day.
The old fox Les Green was back in form in Clubman Heavy, holding off young Matt Bond and State Title holder Steve Omeley, Steve suffered a DNF in the fi nal but that still saw him claim 3rd place on the podium.
“The Kid” Collins joins the winners at Gosford Speedway
by Kierah Hawkins
Woy Woy Lions Junior Rugby
Union held their presentation day under sunny skies at the junior’s home ground Ettalong Oval on October 23.
The club players of the year for each team were U11s’ Lachlan Shelly, U12s’ Jack Alipate, U13s’ Max Edwards, U14s’ Jive Johnston, U15s’ Joss Morrison, U16s’ Damien Fleming, U17s’ Jake Harding & Connor Stanton.
“The Pride of the Lions” awards are given to people who help the club in an “unoffi cial” capacity.
This year they were presented to Neil “Pa” David and Jurgen Hundt.
Jurgen was up very early every Saturday morning to help ground manager Mick Dean set up and he would then help pack up at the end of the day.
Neil, or “Pa” as he’s known to all at the club, has been chief BBQ man for many years due to his grandsons, Pat and Liam Hines playing.
“As the two boys will now be playing as a part of the seniors at Woy Woy Oval, “Pa” is expected to be moving on with them and will be very much missed
not just for his work, but everyone loves having him around,” said publicity offi cer Bill MacLean
“Having said that and knowing “Pa” I’m sure we will see him around Ettalong Oval during the season next year with a pair of tongs in his hand at some stage.”
The club’s major award, “Club Person of the Year” went to canteen and clothing manager Cathy MacLean for all her hard work during the year.
“You do these things for the kids, not the awards, but it’s nice to be recognised by the clubs committee.” Cathy said.
Woy Woy union presentation day
by Bill MacLean
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Gosford Central athletes scoop award nights
Matt was the winner of the Australian Junior National Championships and came second in the Australian Open Freestyle Mogul Championships.
He also won the ABOM Mogul Challange at Mt Buller and beat Olympic
and World number one Alexandre Bilodeau.
Email, 29 Nov 2011 Mardi Love, Central Coast
Sport and Recreation
Freestyle skiing wins award
Narara athlete Matt Graham was awarded the Junior Sports Person of the Year at the Sports Federation Awards on Saturday, November 19, for freestyle mogul skiing.
Larry coached two international athletics gold medallists; Kevin Moore in the Commonwealth Games 400 metres and Lisa Spencer in the Oceania
Pacifi c Championships 400 metre hurdles.
He has also coached fi ve state gold medallists, two international invitational athletes and six national
qualifi ers.
Email, 29 Nov 2011 Mardi Love, Central Coast
Sport and Recreation
Spencer wins Coach of the year
Larry Spencer of Wyoming was awarded the Coach of the Year at the Central Coast Sports Federation Awards for his contribution to athletics.
The team were the undefeated Country Junior League champions and Country Champions with a record of three wins and one loss.
They were also the State Champions with a record of fi ve wins and two losses, competing against teams from across the state and the ACT.
Email, 29 Nov 2011 Mardi Love, Central Coast
Sport and Recreation
Gosford Rebels win Team of the Year
The Gosford Rebels U16 men’s basketball team was named the winner of the Team of the Year award at this year’s Sports Federation Awards Night held at Mingara on the night of Saturday,
November 19.
Steve was the gold medallist in division one at the Special Olympics State Golf Championships and the gold medallist at the Special Olympics World Summer Games.
He was also voted Most Valuable Player of the Australian team at the Special Olympics World Summer Games.
Email, 29 Nov 2011 Mardi Love, Central Coast
Sport and Recreation
Robson wins with golf achievements
Steve Robson of Narara was awarded the
Sports Person with a Disability award at the Sports Federation Awards for his achievements in golf.
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A joint initiative of Gosford City and Wyong Shire Councils, CCROC provides sponsorship to residents who have been selected by a national, state or regional body to participate in a recognised sporting or cultural event.
In return for sponsorship, the recipients promote the
Central Coast in the local, interstate and international arenas.
Copacabana resident Jamie Carr has been awarded $500 and will represent NSW at the Australian All Schools Championships to be held in Brisbane from December 3-4.
She was selected for the NSW team after qualifying fi rst in the under-15 years 200 Hurdles and under-15 years 200 Sprint during the NSW All Schools Championships earlier this year.
Kincumber resident Joshua Barty will receive $1000 to attend the 15 and
under AFL International Tour to be held in South Africa from January 16-29.
While playing for the NSW State Team at the National carnival in Canberra in July, he was named as an emergency replacement for the side to South Africa.
Due to some unavailable players, he was elevated into the side in September.
Media Release, 24 Nov 2011
Gosford Council Media
Sponsorship for Jamie Carr and Joshua Barty
Photos by Naomi Bridges
Jamie Carr Joshua Barty
Two residents from the Gosford area have received a total of $1500 in sponsorship from the Central Coast Regional Organisation of Councils (CCROC) to participate at both national and international
sporting events.
Hosted by CCAS chairman Mark Holton, the Award’s Night recognised each individual athlete’s participation in their respective CCAS program, and also highlighted outstanding achievements by athletes through the presentation of Encouragement awards and Athlete of the Year awards for each squad.
The major awards for the night went to Jack Booker of Kincumber, who received the Male Athlete of the Year award, and Maddie Powell of Mount Elliott, who was awarded the Female Athlete of the Year award.
It capped off a breakthrough year for Powell on the international stage, as she won two gold medals and a silver medal at the Oceania Games, held in Samoa.
“This is amazing, and so unexpected.
“We all do this [play sport] because we love what we do, and it’s great that the academy recognises our achievements”, said Powell.
Booker, who won the 2011 CCAS Male athlete of the Year award, was unable to attend the awards ceremony as he is currently touring Spain as the captain of the NSW Country Rugby Union U18s side.
In a recorded speech, Booker thanked the academy of sport, its coaching staff and his family for supporting him in his pursuit for success as a Rugby Union player.
CCAS managing director Mr Ian Robilliard closed the night by thanking all of those whose contributions allow the academy to function, congratulating the athletes on all of their successes for the past twelve months, and also acknowledging the athlete’s parents, who sacrifice so much in order for their children to pursue a career as a sportsperson.
Media Release, 29 Nov 2011
Warwick Whitmore, CCAS
Gosford locals win academy
awards
Two athletes from the Gosford area have taken out the Male and Female athlete of the Year awards announced at the
seventh annual Central Coast Academy of Sport Award’s Night held at Mingara Recreation Club showroom on Monday, November 28.
