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The move by the State Government opened the door to develop the Key site on the corner of Marine Pde and The Entrance Rd at The Entrance.

The Planning Proposal seeks to amend Council’s zoning instrument to permit additional building height on the site.

“This is not a Development Application and it doesn’t mean the applicants will start building tomorrow,” said Cr Bob Graham.

“I look forward to the Development Application actually coming into Council and the fi rst sod being turned, but that timeframe is completely up to the proponent,” said Cr Graham.

Council’s manager of place management Mr Paul Bowditch said the move by the State Government was extremely positive for the future of Council’s Iconic Development Sites program.

“What this proves is that the State Government has further endorsed Council’s Iconic Sites process, which is a step

forward not just for The Entrance, but for all of our other identifi ed Iconic Development Sites in the Shire,” said Mr Bowditch.

“This is a win for our process and a win for The Entrance community.

“We look forward to being able to announce further good news in the future in regard to our Iconic Sites across the Shire and the community and developers can have confi dence that our process is working and the State Government is being very supportive of our work,” said Mr Bowditch.

At the end of 2010, Council identifi ed 28 iconic development sites around the Shire as having the potential to provide an economic stimulus to the Shire and create jobs.

One of those was the Key site in The Entrance, and Council set a process in motion that could eventually see a $45 million development built on the site creating around 100 fulltime jobs.

The Key site has long been vacant and has

gone through numerous owners over the past three decades.

The site has also been the subject of proposals that have never progressed.

Council has established a strong relationship with the current land owners and developers to the point where they have submitted a proposal that includes retail and food outlets, 93 apartments, and almost 400 jobs including 120 on completion.

In June, Council voted to initiate a planning proposal and forward it onto the State Government, seeking permission to vary Council’s Local Environmental Plan (LEP) in order to relax height restrictions for the development to proceed.

The State Government put Council’s request through a Gateway Process, and the proposal was endorsed subject to conditions.

“This is the fi rst of our Iconic Development Sites to go through this process and reach this stage,” said Mr Bowditch.

“We are currently working with the Department of Planning to address the conditions imposed and consult with the nominated government agencies.

“Having said that, we expect to have a proposal for the Key site on exhibition later in the year,” said Mr Bowditch.

Part of the incentives in terms of the relaxation

of height restrictions for developers means the proponents have also had to factor in signifi cant public benefi ts in their plans along with the need to provide a building that embraces the concepts of design excellence and green building design.

In this case, the public benefi t comes to $1.55 million worth of improvements to the

public domain in The Entrance, which will be determined in due course.

The State Government will assess the fi nal planning proposal and, if they are happy with it, arrange for a legal document to be drafted and the LEP offi cially amended.

Media release, 26 Sep 2012Wyong Council Media

Height restrictions eased to support Key site development

One of Wyong Council’s Iconic Development Sites will proceed to public exhibition following a determination from the State Government to allow a Planning Proposal for the site.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jillian Skinner MP

Health Minister inspects rehab progress

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

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

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

Around 40 local residents attended the meeting.

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

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

crossing at Rawson Rd and Railway St.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Email, 20 Sep 2012 Jeffrey Cook, Woy Woy Bay

Bulls Hill improvements ‘not likely’

An aerial view of Bulls Hill

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

inspecting the plans for Woy Woy Rehabilitation Unit

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

four levels of underground parking.

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

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

The initial application for

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

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

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

City Centre Plan 2007.On August 15, 2008,

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

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

Planning report S96, 21 Feb 2012

Gosford Council

Twin towers on Henry Parry Drive

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

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

An artist’s impression of the 12 storey building

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Avoca Beach won the 2012

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

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

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

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

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

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

It was the start that Kariong wanted.

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

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

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

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

It was certainly developing into a war of

attrition with neither team able to gain the edge.

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

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

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

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

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

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

He was well supported by prop Luke Sheridan.

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

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

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

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

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

Dogged defence by Avoca Beach simply shut them out.

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

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

touched the ball.Both wingers Tom

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

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

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

They quickly responded with their second try.

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

The conversion of this try

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

It was the turning point of the second half.

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

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

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

Avoca Beach also made further inroads.

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

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

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

It was typical Grand Final rugby with no holds barred.

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

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

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

Avoca wins First Grade Rugby Union Premiership

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This will be Cr Eaton’s third term as mayor of Wyong Shire, a role he last held in 2010 and in 1996-97.

Cr Doug Eaton replaced Cr Bob Graham, who was also in contention for the position.

Two councillors were nominated for deputy mayor, Cr Lynne Webster and Cr Doug Vincent, each with four years of experience.

Cr Webster won the deputy mayor vote and will work alongside mayor Eaton for the next 12 months.

Cr Eaton said he thought it would be an exciting and challenging term, and thanked outgoing mayor Bob Graham for his excellent work on behalf of the community.

“We are both looking forward to the support of all councillors over the next 12 months and working with them for the benefi t of the Wyong Shire,” said Cr Eaton.

“The next 12 months certainly won’t be easy as we continue to work hard to get our fi nances into shape and promote local employment and development.

“I think the work of

the last Council and the general manager, Mr Mike Whittaker, has paved the way but there is still a lot of work ahead.

“With the support of Mr Whittaker, his staff and the 10 Councillors in this chamber all working together, I believe we can continue to do great things for our community and Council as a whole,” said mayor Cr Eaton.

Cr Webster said she was honoured to be elected as deputy mayor.

“Being elected for a second term to serve the community in Council was amazing, and being elected as deputy mayor is the icing on the cake.

“I think it’s great to see a woman in a leadership position.

“I will certainly make it my aim to work hard, be a good role model and I’m looking forward to working alongside Cr Eaton in his capacity as mayor,” said Cr Webster.

Both new leaders and all councillors thanked the community for their election and thanked their friends and families for their support.

Media release, 3 Oct 2012Wyong Council Media

Eaton elected

as mayor despite lowest votes

Wyong Cr Doug Eaton has been returned to the top job in Wyong Shire, elected by his fellow councillors

as mayor at the Extraordinary Council meeting on Wednesday, October 3.

Mayor Doug Eaton Deputy Mayor Lynne Webster

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Go s f o r d Council’s City Centre team is

developing a concept and specifi cations for a 21st Century Learning and Enterprise Centre in conjunction with a new City Library.

The concept, which is a work in progress, sees the old Town Centre comprehensively renovated to provide a facility on the first floor that maximises the synergies within it and which also provides a lively, engaged facade to the eastern side of Kibble Park.

Kibbleplex is the working name for the proposal to use the failed retail centre previously called Town Centre as a jobs generator for the Central Coast.

Head of the project director Colleen Worthy-Jennings said, “while this project is at the concept

stage and requires some quantification, it has the real potential to deliver jobs as well as the long

awaited City Library within a reasonable timeframe”.

Kiibbleplex is the building now used

primarily for parking by many people in Gosford, but is otherwise empty.

“Too many people from

the Central Coast have to commute to Sydney or Newcastle for work when they could do their job just a well in Gosford,’ said Ms Worthy-Jennings.

“The NBN will provide the speed and reliability needed to have confidence in a telework hub like Kibbleplex.”

As well as commuters, the many small businesses on the Coast will be offered space for hire by the day, week or month.

Businesses can take advantage of broadband services on an occasional basis without the cost of signing up at home.

“This is the way people will work in the future, and we could start the ball rolling in Gosford,” said Ms Worthy-Jennings.

Media Release, 31 Aug 2012

Colleen Worthy-Jennings, Gosford Council

21st Century regional library proposed

An artist’s impression of Kibbleplex

Following Council’s successful purchase of the Town Centre building principally for commuter car parking, an Expression of Interest was issued for potential operators to conduct activities in the building.

On December 6 last year, Council resolved that “subject to development consent, Council enter into a lease with Commercial HQ (trading as City Markets Gosford Pty Ltd) to lease the ground fl oor of the Gosford Town Centre building”.

A formal lease was entered into on February 1 specifying the “permitted” use as “the operation of markets, outlet stores and specialty shops” on the ground fl oor.

Council reformed the City Centre Team with the aim to revitalise the “heart” of

Gosford, its CBD.One of the immediate

projects identifi ed was the redevelopment of the fi rst fl oor of Park Central with a new state of the art City library, business incubator-telework space and a university presence.

The team is undertaking market research for specifi c uses and engaging with stakeholders.

A key stakeholder is Commercial HQ as lessee of the ground fl oor.

The lessee has invested in the building through refurbishment works on the ground to restore damage caused when previous owners and tenants vacated.

In the current economic climate, the lessee has not been successful in attracting retail operators (particularly

‘market operators’) to the complex, but still retains a valid lease.

Discussions with the lessee had centred on Council’s proposed uses and whether the original intended uses on the ground fl oor were complementary.

Gosford Council Agenda ENV.74, 4 Sep 2012

Town Centre Revival Plans

Council to revise Town Centre lease

Gosford Council will enter into negotiations with Commercial HG with a view to revising their current lease agreement for the Town Centre building.

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Gosford Public School Action Group chairperson Ms Jackie Draper, Central Coast Greens representative Ms Kate da Costa and Henry Kendall High School P and C president Mr Rob Wilcox spoke to the panel along with Teachers Federation representative Ms Debbie Westacott, Gosford Public School P and C president Mr Stephan Thomas and Gosford Waterfront Action Group representative Mr Gary Jackson.

“The whole proposal and documentation has been insultingly inadequate,” said Ms da Costa.

“The refusal of both

the previous and current government to consider any other site than Henry Kendall High School has reduced the time for proper planning, but

the children of Gosford Public School and Henry Kendall High School should not be punished for government intransigence.

“This will set precedence for mergers and the selloff of schools around the state.

“Many people worked tirelessly on this campaign,

supported by Dr John Kaye, Greens MLC in State Parliament.

“The petition, with over 10,500 signatures, thousands

of letters, the teachers the parents and everyone who has to make this transition work have been ignored.

“This State government was elected on a promise to listen to and empower local communities, but this forced relocation over the wishes of the entire community has made a mockery of the Coalition’s promise.

“The move, promoted as a way of paying for much needed and overdue upgrades, is a false economy.

“As soon as the new school opens, it and the high school will be at capacity.

“The Government will fi nd itself very soon having to pay for an entire new school, but they appear to only be interested in the current budget.

“We will be keeping a close eye on the merged schools and the old waterfront site to see how long it takes for anything to appear there which will benefi t the community,” said Ms da Costa.

Email, 21 Sep 2012 Kate da Costa,

Central Coast Greens

Community objections overruledA d e c i s i o n

was made on Thursday,

September 20, by the Joint Regional Planning Panel (JRPP) to approve the development application to relocate Gosford Public School to the grounds of Henry Kendall High School.

Wingecarribee Shire Council, along with City of Swan and Parkes Shire Councils, led the class action case, which involved a total of 72 plaintiffs.

Although Gosford Council was not involved in the class action case, Council’s director of corporate services, Mr Nic Pasternatsky said Council

would be following the case closely and would be guided by their own independent legal advice.

Wingecarribee Shire Council was seeking to recover approximately $20million in potential losses.

The court found that the Council was misled by negligent advice and that the

Australian arm of Lehman Brothers, previously known as Grange Securities, had engaged in deceptive conduct, breach of contract and a breach of its fi duciary duties.

Newly elected mayor, and Chair of Wingecarribee Council’s Finance Committee, Cr Juliet Arkwright said the decision vindicated the

Council’s decision to instigate legal action against Lehman Brothers in a bid to recoup funds lost in fi nancial products known as collaterised debt obligations (CDOs).

“This case has been an ongoing process, and we are very pleased with the result.

“We can now attempt to recoup funds,” Cr Arkwright said.

“However the ruling does not stipulate how much, or indeed when we can expect to see monies returned,” she

said.“And whilst we may

never receive all of our funds invested, any money recovered will have an enormous benefi t for the community as it will be fed back into Council services and community assets.”

Wingecarribee Shire Council has already recovered $8.6 million from CDO investments, and still holds $11.6 million.

The Council now awaits a court date in November when Justice Steven Rares will give

fi nal orders that will confi rm details of the compensation that Lehman Brothers Australia will be liable for.

The published reasons for judgment and the summary of the decision are available at www.fedcourt.gov.au.

Media statement, 21 Sep 2012

Nic Pasternatsky, Gosford CouncilMedia Release,

24 Sep 2012 Wingecarribee

Shire Council

Federal Court rules against Lehman Brothers

Gosford Council has said it will seek legal advice following the ruling from the Federal Court of Australia on Friday, September 21, that investment company Lehman Brothers Australia is

liable for millions of dollars lost by Councils via failed investments.

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A public information session will be held at the Woodbury Park Community Centre from 6.30pm on October 31.

The information session will provide interested residents with an overview of the project and an opportunity to discuss the use of the Mardi site once it is remediated and becomes public open space.

At present, the area is fenced and public access prevented for safety reasons due to the steep, uneven surfaces and non-hazardous exposed

materials on site.Once the site is

remediated, it is anticipated to comprise of walking trails and open areas, and be revegetated with native grasses, shrubs and trees.

S t o r m w a t e r management ponds will also be constructed to control runoff to the nearby wetlands.

An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is being prepared and a Development Application will soon be lodged for the remediation process to start.

It is anticipated Council will start stockpiling fi ll for remediation works next year, with construction works carried out over 2015 and 2016.

“The remediation will be carried out under NSW State Legislation and Environment Protection Authority (EPA) guidelines,” said Council’s manager of Contract and Project Management David Witherdin.

“Already, Council has carried out extensive environmental

investigations on site and a remediation plan has been developed to ensure the site is safely restored.

“Even after remediation of the site is completed, ongoing monitoring and testing will continue for many years to come.

“The public can rest assured Council will carry out this work to the highest quality environmental standards.

“Council has a strong history of successfully rehabilitating closed landfi ll sites.

“The former Bateau Bay site, for example, was turned into a community facility that was offi cially opened earlier this year,” said Mr Witherdin.

It is anticipated the site will be opened for public access in 2017.

Nearby residents will shortly receive a letterbox drop that will include an update of works to date and more information regarding the information session.


Mardi landfi ll site to become public open space

Wyong Shire Council has a plan in place for the remediation of the former Mardi Landfi ll site with a goal of improving the environment and providing long term recreational benefi ts

for the local community.

About 10:30pm on Sunday, August 19, four members of the Central Coast Chapter of the Comanchero OMCG were assaulted during a fi ght on Scenic Dr, Budgewoi.

As a result of the fi ght, three of the men, aged 27, 44 and 48, sustained multiple stab wounds and were taken to John Hunter Hospital for treatment.

Another man, aged 33, was also assaulted during the incident.

Strike Force Burnhead, comprising offi cers from Tuggerah Lakes Local Area Command, has now been established to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.

They have been assisted by offi cers from the State Crime Command’s Gang Squad, Strike Force Raptor and detectives from Brisbane Water, Lake Macquarie and Central Hunter Local

Area Commands.Police are continuing

their inquiries into the fi ght, however, are being hampered by a lack of cooperation from the victims.

Investigators said they believed the fi ght may have stemmed from an earlier incident between a number of parties in the vicinity of Hulda and Kuttabul Rds, Wadalba.

“Despite the lack of cooperation provided, police are committed to investigating the incidents and determining what occurred and identifying those responsible for the assaults,” said Detective Inspector Dave Waddell.

Strike Force Burnhead detectives are appealing for anyone who witnessed the fi ght at Budgewoi to contact Tuggerah Lakes Detectives on (02) 4356 6099.

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Police from T u g g e r a h Lakes Local

Area Command are investigating

the death of a man at Killarney Vale on the morning of Wednesday, October 3.

Police have been told

there was an altercation between motorists from two separate vehicles at the intersection of Brooke Ave and Eastern Rd at about 10:30am.

Two men aged 71 and 30, were travelling in a black Holden Barina, while two women aged 19 and 51, were travelling in a grey Honda Civic.

The older man collapsed at the scene and was treated by NSW Ambulance Paramedics before he was taken to Wyong Hospital where he died.

Police are now interviewing those involved, however, are keen to speak with anyone who witnessed the incident, or who have information about the incident.

Anyone with information should contact Wyong Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Media release, 3 Oct 2012NSW Police Media

Police investigating death of elderly man

Morisset until train services resumed on Thursday night after the fi re was contained in the area.

The fi re reignited at midday on Friday, October 5 and residents were requested to avoid affected areas around Rogers Rd, Summerhayes Rd and Tuggerah St.

The NSW Rural Fire service warned that houses on Webber Road, Forest Road, Woodville Road, Karagi Street, Munmorah Street, Collungra Street, Badjewoi Street, Jilliby Street, Fire Station Lane, Wallarah Street, Tuggerah Street, Warrawolong Street, Bungaree Street and Pulbah Street may come under threat.

Trains were again suspended between Wyong and Morisset, with buses replacing services.

Major backburning operations took place along several kilometres

of Rutleys Road in an effort to contain the fi re.

On Saturday, October 6 the NSW Rural Fire Service reported on that fi re remained contained and fi refi ghters were continuing to patrol the affected area.

NSW Rural Fire Service crews requested that people remain out of the affected area due to falling trees.

Minister for Police and Emergency Services Michael Gallacher urged residents in bushfi re prone areas to prepare now for the 2012 and 2012 bushfi re season.

“We have seen a serious bushfi re north of Sydney impact homes today [Friday, October 5], just fi ve days after the offi cial start of the 2012/13 bushfi re season.

“The coming fi re season has the potential to be one of the worst in many years and I urge members of the

community in those fi re prone areas to heed the RFS’ warnings and get ready now.

“Serious bush and grass fi res have already affected properties, now is the time for the public to prepare for the coming bushfi re season,” said Minister Gallacher.

“The reality is today’s [Friday, October 5] fi res could be an all too familiar scene as we start to see the warmer temperatures across the summer months,” said Minister Gallacher.

At the time Wyong Regional Chronicle went to press, the fi re had been brought under control.

Media release, 5 Oct 2012Minister for Police and

Emergency ServicesWebsite, 5 Oct 2012

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NSW Rural Fire Service

Wyee fi re threatens houses and disrupts trains and freeway traffi c

A bushfi re at Wyee threatened houses and disrupted train services on Thursday, October 4 and Friday, October 5.

On Thursday afternoon, the fi re was approximately 20 hectares in size and burning in an easterly direction.

The fi re had been burning around the area of Webber Road, Forest Road, Woodville Road, Karagi Street and

Munmorah Street.The NSW Rural Fire

Service warned that houses on Collungra Street, Badjewoi Street, Jilliby Street, Fire Station Lane, Wallarah Street, Tuggerah Street, Warrawolong Street, Bungaree Street and

Pulbah Street may come under threat from fi re.

The fi re crossed Wyee Road and the Newcastle to Sydney railway line, suspending train services between Wyong Station and Morisset Station.

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“Former Wyong Shire mayor, Cr Bob Graham, must be scratching his head after being defeated for the mayor’s position at last night’s (October 3) Council meeting by a candidate that was elected last in the recent local government elections, but there might be more that meets the eye,” said Mr Harris.

“A large number of local people have contacted me in regards to the relationship between Cr Eaton and Best and the Safe Tuggerah Lakes Party, asking whether it is proper for candidates to fund and nominate other candidates in the same election and this has been fuelled by Cr Eaton; the least popular councillor at the recent elections being voted in as mayor.

“Evidence would suggest that the two independent Councillors helped set up Save Tuggerah Lakes and were the donors to their campaigns.

“It’s all on the public record and one local resident sent me copies

of all the documentation backing his claims that people were being misled.

“I have viewed the documents which include Electoral Funding Returns faxed from Mr Eaton’s business which show Cr Eaton as the public offi cer and that the Eaton and Best families have been the major donors.

“A Toukley resident contacted me through Facebook claiming that they felt conned because they didn’t realise that in the past a vote for Save Tuggerah Lakes was really a vote for Cr Best and Eaton.

“In fact, upon checking, Cr Eaton beat former mayor Brenton Pavier in the 2008 local government election with the help of Save Tuggerah Lakes preferences and now he has been elected as mayor of the Shire even though he received the least number of votes in the election.

“Clearly, given the result of the ballot for mayor, the Save Tuggerah

Lakes councillors would seem to ‘owe’ Cr Eaton because of his donations and ‘ownership’ of their group.

“I have asked for an investigation into the matter as Election Day material indicated that a preference swap had once again been arranged between the parties and it was suggested to me by the person who sent me the material that it could be conceivable that the donations were made in return for a vote swapping deal.

“The person thought that this would make the deal illegal.

“Personally I don’t know whether it is within the rules to set up a Party and fund its operation when you are a candidate in the same election and that’s why I want the Minister to investigate.

“I want the Minister for Local Government, Don Page MP, to look into the matter and if it is found to be legal then perhaps the law should change so that people can understand who is really behind these

small, one issue parties and how independent independents really are.

“The Minister would have to amend the law to rule out this type of action.

“I have also asked Shadow Local Government Minister, Sophie Costis MLC, to commit a future Labor State Government to tighter scrutiny of this kind of arrangement.

“If Crs Best and Eaton really subscribe to the purposes of Save Tuggerah Lakes Party, one has to wonder why they didn’t themselves nominate as candidates to represent them.

“Former mayor, Cr Bob Graham, can feel very aggrieved that despite his experience, despite his own high personal vote in the election, he has been defeated for the mayoral position because of a dubious deal between certain parties on the new Wyong Shire Council.

“Residents could be in for an interesting four years.” said Mr Harris.

Mr Harris is in the process of writing to the Minister for Local Government, Don Page.

Media release, 4 Oct 2012David Harris, Hamlyn

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Harris calls for investigation into mayoral election

Former Member for Wyong, Mr David Harris has called for an investigation into the relationship between the Save Tuggerah Lakes Party and independent councillors Greg Best and Doug

Eaton in the wake of the recent local government elections and the vote for Wyong Shire mayor.

The new facility will cater for indoor sporting activities including netball, volleyball, basketball, gymnastics, dance, boxing and indoor cricket.

The Premier was joined by Member for Swansea Mr Garry Edwards.

“The Central Coast is growing fast and this centre will help to meet the increasing demand for sporting and recreation facilities in the area,” said Mr O’Farrell.

“It is essential we encourage our young people to participate in sport and it is great to be here to offi cially open these fantastic new facilities.

“The new youth centre will also act as a drop-in space, giving young people a venue to meet, relax and socialise.

“I understand there were times when this project was in doubt and I know Garry Edwards as the local MP worked with the Doyalson-Wyee RSL sub branch

to ensure $100,000 from the NSW Government’s Community Building Partnership program was granted to ensure the Youth Centre was completed,” said Mr O’Farrell.

Mr Edwards said the youth centre would be a valued community facility.

“I commend the RSL sub branch for its vision for this facility.

“The community has worked over the last 20 years to raise money for the youth centre,” said Mr Edwards.

“I am proud that the NSW Government was able to provide funding to ensure this important facility was constructed.

“The Youth Centre will be a valued facility by sporting, community and youth-based groups from my electorate for many years to come,” said Mr Edwards.

Media release, 4 Oct 2012Mark Tobin, Swansea

Electorate Offi ce

Doyalson-Wyee RSL Youth Centre

opened

The Doyalson-Wyee RSL Youth Centre was offi cially opened on Wednesday, October 3, by NSW Premier Mr Barry

O’Farrell.

Barry O’Farrell and Swansea MP Garry Edwards at the opening ceremony.

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Cr Doug Eaton offi cially opened the new Ourimbah Rural Fire Station on Saturday, October 6.

The Ourimbah Rural Fire Service (RFS) used to operate out of an old building on a small parcel of land, which became unsuitable due to new tankers not fi tting into bays and the expansion of the Brigade itself.

The Rural Fires Act 1997 requires Council to provide adequate facilities to enable the Rural Fire Service (RFS) to carry out its role within the Wyong Shire Rural Fire District.

Council voted to support the service with the construction of a new fi re station.

A total of $907,000 in grant and general revenue funding was spent on delivering the Ourimbah RFS with a brand new station which meets current standards.

“Council was delighted

to have fi nancially contributed and project managed the overall construction of this new station and use its own staff to complete the civil design and construction component of the project,” said mayor Cr Eaton.

“I know it has already made an enormous difference to the members who are extremely proud of their new station, which will better equip them for the upcoming bushfi re season.

“All indications are that we are in for a hot and dry summer and this new station will ensure the Ourimbah

Brigade is ready when it comes to protecting their community.

“This station is particularly important as it services the Ourimbah Creek Valleys that are quite vulnerable to bush fi res being surrounded by State forest and bush,” said mayor Cr Eaton.

The Ourimbah Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade was offi cially formed in 1953 by captain, Mr A G Hill under the Bush Fires Act 1949, and the fi rst station was built on land donated to Council.

Council also provided the fi rst tanker to the Brigade, a 1968 Bedford,

which was followed by a 1976 Dodge, making the Brigade a two vehicle station.

“Clearly, Council has had a long history assisting with the Ourimbah RFS, so providing it with a brand new premises has simply been an extension of our long involvement and help,” said mayor Cr Eaton.

The Brigade currently has a membership of 33, of which 15 are active.

To date, the Brigade has received 59 calls for assistance this year.


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The Wyong Christian Community School Junior School team played fi ve games of chess and the Senior

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Nathan Jarrett, Tobias Fitzgibbon, Daniel George, Jared Grant, Connor McGregor, Luke George, Daniel Smithers, Curtis Gates, Nathan Brown, Maia Hulin and Nathan Knisely.

“We had a mix of results with students enjoying some wins, some draws and some defeats,” said competition participant Nathan Brown.

“We had some students who enjoyed three wins which was a great achievement.

“Overall, they enjoyed a valuable experience and learnt some new strategies that they can try out in the future,” said Nathan.

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The event is open to the public, and people can register as a single player or as a team of three to four players.

Businesses are welcome to sponsor holes or course games on the day.

“With plenty of prizes to be won and a whole lot of laughs to be had, the golf day really is an event not to be missed,” said Wyong Christian Community School representative Lyn McLean.

Team and sponsor registrations close on Friday, October 12.

Email, 10 Oct 2012Lyn McLean, Wyong

Christian Community School

Golf fundraiser for school

Wyong Christian Community School is planning to a hold a Golf Day fundraiser at Wyong Golf Club on Friday, October 26 to raise funds for information technology resources in

classrooms.More than 20

employees participated in the walk through Council’s Health and Wellbeing Program, which aims to increase health and fi tness in the workplace and support a healthy way of life.

Council’s occupational health coordinator Ms Gail Curtis, who is also a registered nurse, was the main force behind the implementation of the program.

“Our aim is to create an interest in health awareness at all levels of the organisation through education about the benefi ts of exercise and

healthy eating,” said Ms Curtis.

“Staff are encouraged to use stairs when they can and we have a walking group that meets every day all year round.

“These reminders are especially important for our administration staff that sit at a computer during their working week,” said Ms Curtis.

Council staff also benefi t from an annual fl u vaccination, quit smoking assistance, free health assessments and the opportunity to join a workfi t program.

“Our workfi t initiative gives staff and their

family access to more than 50 gyms, leisure centres and pools, as well as benefi ts at other nutrition and fi tness organisations,” said Ms Curtis.

“A healthy way of life often leads to improved health, reduced stress and an overall more positive outlook,” said Ms Curtis.

The Health and Wellbeing program has previously won two Heart Foundation Local Government Awards in the NSW category in 2009 and 2010.


Council staff Walk to Work

To help promote healthy living in the workplace, Wyong Council staff took part in the 14th annual Walk to Work day on Friday, September 28.

The chamber’s annual meeting and 2012-13 board election were scheduled to be held at Halekulani Bowling Club in Budgewoi on Tuesday, October 16.

The chamber will provide further information once a new date has been set.

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The Mental Health – Art Works! Exhibition is hosted by the Central Coast Mental Health Service each year in October as part of Mental Health Month.

Mr Webber said the exhibition featured the works of people with a mental illness, as well as their carers and family members.

“It is an honour to be asked to jointly open

this important exhibition which offers the artists the opportunity to tell their story and express themselves through their artwork,” said Mr Webber.

Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein, who joined Mr Webber at the opening, said this could be a positive and healing experience for people affected by mental illness.

“The exhibition also

helps raise awareness in the community about the impact a mental illness can have on someone’s life.

“I would like to thank the artists for sharing their personal experience of mental illness with us through their art.

“In previous years hundreds of people have viewed the exhibition and I hope people are just as supportive this year.

“I’d encourage everyone to come along and view this wonderful exhibition.

“They will see some inspiring artworks and at the same time may gain a better understanding of mental illness and the impact it can have on the lives of people who experience mental illness,” said Mr Holstein.

Mr Webber said the exhibition was an annual event which proved popular every year.

Media release, 5 Oct 2012Electoral Offi ce Wyong

Member for Wyong opens art exhibition in Gosford

The 13th Mental Health – Art Works! Exhibition, an exhibition of artworks created by people whose lives have been affected by mental illness, was offi cially opened on Monday, October 8, at the

Gosford Regional Gallery and Arts Centre by Member for Wyong Mr Darren Webber.

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The new offi ce for not for profi t organisation, Compass Housing, in the Tuggerah Business Park was opened by Member for Wyong Mr Darren Webber on Tuesday, October 9.

In his speech at the opening, Mr Webber congratulated Compass Housing staff and management for their continued expansion on the Central Coast.

“Since fi rst launching on the Coast in 2008, Compass have grown from managing 156 properties to currently managing some 800 properties, offering affordable housing for residents from Woy Woy to Swansea,” said Mr Webber.

Mr Webber was joined by Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein and former Gosford mayor Mr Laurie Maher.

Compass Housing Services was established in 1984 and aims to alleviate the hardship of housing stress for low to moderate income earning

households by providing secure and affordable housing and delivering housing products for disadvantaged people who have diffi culties sourcing adequate and affordable housing.

“It is vital that affordable housing is available for all sectors of the Central Coast community and Compass Housing plays an important role in ensuring that there is an

adequate supply of homes available, particularly for disadvantaged residents and their families,” said Mr Webber.

“I wish Compass Housing every success at their new expanded premises in Tuggerah and look forward to continuing to work closely with them over the years ahead,” said Mr Webber.


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Community Compass executive offi cer Ms Adele Johns, who is based in Mardi, was recently honoured by the International Society for Third Sector Research (ISTR) with an invitation to

present at their bi-annual conference held this year in Sienna, Italy on July 10.

Johns represents non-profi t organisations at international

conference

Ms Johns said she was pleased to see recognition for the important role played by non-profi t board members at the international level.

Now in its 20th year, the ISTR’s conferences provide a dynamic forum for the exchange of cutting edge research and discussion in the fi eld of third sector studies, bringing together over 600 scholars from more than 68 countries.

The ISTR comprises organisations outside of the government and corporate sectors.

Ms Johns is currently completing her PhD and has a background in accounting, teaching and research.

Her ISTR presentation focused on her research into fi nancial

management and governance in the non-profi t sector.

In undertaking this research, including nine months observing boards and their engagement with fi nancial management, Ms Johns said that the key messages were clear.

“All too often fi nancial management at board level only gets moments of air time with limited questions from other board members; there is a heavy reliance on the treasurer, which in turn creates risk for the organisation; boards need support in building their capacity to ask the right questions, to understand their organisation’s fi nancial position, and to sustain this knowledge as a group,” she said.

The local not for

profi t organisation has offi ces in Mardi and Tuggerah, and offers a range of professional services to not for profi t organisations.

The organisation offers treasurers a one-on-one service for direct support and host regular forums where they, together with fi nancial administrators, executive offi cers and board members are all welcome.

“At Community Compass Inc., we are using this research to build capacity in the community sector.

“We assist non-profi t boards to increase their confi dence in understanding fi nancial matters and to engage in sound fi nancial management practices.

“We are encouraging boards to view fi nancial reports as a road-map, a crucial tool in guiding their organisation towards a brighter fi nancial future,” said Ms Johns.

Media release, 8 Oct 2012Adele Johns,

Community Compass

Community Compass executive offi cer Adele Johns

Wyong Regional Chronicle - October 11, 2012 - P11 Business

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Tuggerah Lakes Police was presented with

a $3,850 community grant from the NRMA Community Grants Program at the NRMA Insurance Tuggerah Offi ce on Wednesday, October 10.

Tuggerah Lakes Police Senior Constable Bethany Gaudin was presented the grant by Member for Wyong Darren Webber.

The grant recognises Tuggerah Lakes LAC’s The Lock Up! Stop Thieves program, which seeks to reduce the incidents of theft from motor vehicles at hot spot locations within the Tuggerah Lakes LAC.

The program will educate the community about locking up their cars and removing their valuables to reduce the risk of becoming a victim

of crime. This year 60 groups

across NSW received $396,000 worth of grants for local initiatives.

Since the grant program’s inception in 2003 there have been approximately 1,300 recipients nationally,

totalling more than $5.3 million.


NRMA grant to reducethefts from vehicles

Tuggerah Lakes Police Senior Constable Bethany Gaudin receiving the grant from Member for Wyong Darren Webber and accompanied by Corey Ramsey from NRMA

The workshop, Getting into Business, was presented by Geoff Hetherington and the Central Coast Business Mentor Service.

Mr Hetherington’s presentation covered the fundamentals of starting your own business, including how to evaluate your readiness to start a business, start-up costs involved, the difference between cash and profi t, the meaning of micro and small businesses, the benefi ts and challenges of being self-employed, how to identify the characteristics of successful small businesses, coping with

technological change, and effective customer service skills.

Mr Hetherington is an internationally experienced senior executive with over 25 years of experience as a CEO, general manager, internal consultant and coach across a diverse range of industries.

He has extensive management experience and currently runs his own business advisory and coaching company specialising in assisting small to medium operators to achieve longevity and profi tability.

Email, 3 Oct 2012Dawn Kenyon, Central Coast

Business Mentor Services

A free introductory business workshop was held at the Zenith Business and Function Centre in Tuggerah on

Wednesday, October 10

Introductory business

workshop held

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Central Coast Radiology’s Kanwal clinic, in the Medical Complex on the Grounds of Wyong Hospital, will offer Medicare rebates for GP referrals on six types of scans on children under 16 years of age from November 1.

I-MED Network NSW general manager Mr Mark Schofi eld said that

the team at Central Coast Radiology’s Kanwal clinic was pleased to be able to provide vital, affordable health care services to local residents.

“These Medicare rebated examinations at Kanwal and Erina will be offered at no out of pocket expense to patients.

“GPs will now be able to refer MRI for children

under 16 with conditions like chronic headache and acute knee injury.

“For children, rebated items will be for MRI scanning of the head under specifi c circumstances, MRI hip for certain suspected conditions like Perthes disease, some scans of the spine, scans of the knee for internal joint derangement and

imaging of the elbow and wrist,” said Mr Schofi eld.

These changes follow the Federal Government’s announcement on the expansion of Medicare funding for GP referral of MRI in patients under 16.

Central Coast Radiology radiologist Dr Philip Herald said that the Kanwal clinic had been one of the clinics to receive a partial MRI license, meaning better access to important imaging procedures for local patients.

Dr Herald said MRI scanners delivered highly detailed, accurate images and they were particularly useful in helping identify a range of neurological, musculoskeletal and orthopaedic injuries and conditions.

“MRI uses magnetic fi elds and no radiation to create high quality images that help detect and provide a more accurate diagnosis, ultimately delivering a better patient outcome.

“It is especially helpful

to collect pictures of soft tissue such as organs and muscles that don’t show up well on x-ray examinations and is used to investigate conditions such as tumours, joint or spinal injuries or disease, soft tissue injuries or diseases of internal organs such as the brain or heart,” said Dr Herald.

Media release, 2 Oct 2012Edwina Brook, Crossman

Communication

Patients in Wyong Shire will now have improved access to magnetic resonance image (MRI) scans with the announcement that a range of vital scanning procedures will be eligible for Medicare rebates

when referred by their general practitioner (GP).

Under 16s eligible for Medicare rebates on MRI scans

A training workshop, Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), will be held on Tuesday, October 23, and Wednesday, October 24, from 9am to 5pm at Warnervale Uniting Church,

Hamlyn Terrace.“Suicide is a very real

concern in our society,” said Warnervale Uniting Church representative Ms Adel Firth-Mason.

“While suicide rates in Australia have been declining in recent years, 45 people still take their own lives each week.

“Suicide intervention training helps meet some of the challenges in reducing suicidal behaviour, and the number of people who sustain injuries through acts of self-harm,” said Ms Firth-Mason.

Participants in the workshop often include people who are concerned about family and friends, helpers and advisers, emergency

service workers, mental health practitioners, community volunteers, counsellors, teachers, ministers and workers in health, welfare or justice.

Workshop participants will have the opportunity to learn how to recognise calls for help, reach out and offer support, review the risk of suicide, and

work with persons at risk to develop their safe-plan.

This training is fi nancially possible through a grant from UnitingCare Ageing Hunter, Central Coast and New England.

The funding allows for a subsidised training workshop of

$100, which includes a manual, certifi cate of participation; and morning and afternoon teas.

If the cost is too prohibitive to attend, special considerations are available.

Media release, 8 Oct 2012Adel Firth-Mason

Suicide prevention workshop in Hamlyn Terrace

Wyong Regional Chronicle - October 11, 2012 - P13 Health

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Ophthalmologist Dr Anil Arora, who practices

in the Wyong area, has donated $5000 to support Vision Australia’s essential services for Central Coast residents who are blind or have low vision.

In celebration of his 50th birthday, Dr Arora said he wanted to give something back and, asked his friends and family to help him raise $5000 to support a charity close to his heart.

“Vision Australia does a fantastic job of helping people who are blind or have low vision,” said Dr Arora.

“Over the years I have been amazed at the dedication, passion and commitment that they show to help those who need their help,” said Dr Arora.

Vision Australia’s services follow every stage of life, from families with infants and small children to those who have deteriorating

vision due to age related conditions.

“Independence is the ultimate aim of our services,” said Vision

Australia Gosford team manager Ms Amanda Hancock.

“We want all our clients to be able to

achieve the outcomes that are important to them.

“The support of people like Dr Arora is crucial to help us to do this,” said

Ms Hancock.The ophthalmologist,

who has a practice in Long Jetty and is a visiting medical offi cer at

Wyong Hospital, raised more than $3000 from the generous donations of his friends.

However his goal was to raise $5000 so he wrote out a personal cheque to make up the difference.

“As an ophthalmologist it is always hard to tell people there is nothing more I can do to improve their sight so it is great to know that I can refer them to Vision Australia,” said Dr Arora.

“I hope this donation will help Vision Australia to continue to provide essential services to those with visual impairment.

“It is a very worthy cause,” said Dr Arora.

“I want to say a heartfelt thankyou to Dr Arora for his thoughtfulness and generosity,” said Ms Hancock.

“It really does make a big difference,” said Ms Hancock.

Website, 8 Oct 2012Laser Vision Clinic

Central CoastMedia release, 5 Oct 2012

Megan Bishop, Vision Australia

$5000 donated to Vision Australiaby ophthalmologist

Dr Anil Arora and Vision Australia Gosford team manager Amanda Hancock

A baby expo will be held at Terry White Chemist Lake Haven on Thursday, October 18 from 10am to 2pm.

The expo will feature a fi rst aid baby resuscitation course by the St Johns Ambulance, and representatives from baby formula and skin care companies will be answering questions.

Free gift bags, a competition and discounts will be available on the day.

Website, 10 Oct 2012Lake Haven Shopping

Centre

Baby expo at

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The $4.5 million Education Centre is expected to help Wyong Hospital become an important teaching facility at both the undergraduate and postgraduate level.

The centre was offi cially opened by Central Coast Local Health District Board chair Mr Paul Tonkin and was attended by Central Coast Health District

acting chief executive Ms Jan Tweedie and Member for Wyong Mr Darren Webber.

Mr Webber said the new centre was a signifi cant investment in the future of the local health district and would be an asset to Wyong Hospital and the Joint Medical Program.

“Wyong is an area which is experiencing a high level of growth and

as a result Wyong Hospital is seeing increased levels of demand for services.

“For instance there has been a 19.3% increase in the numbers of presentations to the hospital emergency department over the past fi ve years,” said Mr Webber.

Media release, 5 Oct 2012Darren Webber,

Offi ce of Darren Webber MPEmail, 2 Oct 2012

Sharna McCarthy, NSW Central Coast

Local Health District

Wyong Hospital’s new Education and Library Centre was offi cially opened on Friday, October 5.

Education and Library Centre

opened inWyong Hospital

Member for Wyong Darren Webber

Programs will run at Doyalson Wyee Cricket Club, Lisarow Ourimbah Junior Cricket Club, The Entrance Junior Cricket Club, Toukley District Cricket Club, Warnervale Cricket Club, and Wyong District Cricket Club.

The popular MILO in2CRICKET program is designed for kids aged 5-10, with over 160,000 kids taking part last year.

Australian cricket is on the constant look out for the next generation of male and female stars and MILO in2CRICKET is the perfect way for kids to get active, have fun and start their journey towards the national team.

Australian Captain Michael Clarke knows value of MILO in2CRICKET, having graduated from its ranks

to become captain of the Australian side.

“I remember my early cricket days in a junior program like MILO in2CRICKET many years ago.

“The program is the perfect way for boys and girls to get into cricket, have fun and get active.

“I’d encourage all kids to get out there and give it a go,” said Clarke.

Commonwealth Bank Southern Star Ellyse Perry also praised the program, in particular its focus on encouraging girls to participate.

“Each year I see more girls in the MILO in2CRICKET program and it’s really exciting to see them loving cricket as much as I do.

“The great thing about the program is girls and boys are involved

together and have the same opportunity to enjoy it,” said Perry.

Central Coast Cricket Development Manager Francis Walsh is excited about how the MILO in2CRICKET program can develop cricket on the Central Coast.

“The MILO in2CRICKET program grew signifi cantly last season and there are plenty of opportunities for local kids to get involved again this year.

“The enjoyment kids get from the program is obvious and it’s a great way for parents to aid their child’s physical development in a safe and fun environment,” said Walsh.

Media release, 9 Oct 2012Francis Walsh, Cricket NSW

Children in Wyong Shire will have the opportunity to participate in MILO in2CRICKET programs at one of the six local MILO in2CRICKET centres from October 12.

Junior cricket program underway


Wyong Regional Chronicle - October 11, 2012 - P15 Education

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This is the fi rst time that Cricket NSW has invited teams from regional areas of NSW to play alongside their City counterparts, with the winning teams crowned State Champions.

The MILO T20 Blast Schools Cup is a participation based tournament for boys and

girls in Years 5 and 6.Each team is made

up of eight players with matches consisting of eight overs per side.

Each player must bowl one over with batters made to retire after scoring 20 runs.

The tournament began last August with teams playing in their School Zone Qualifying Tournament.

Successful teams then progressed to their local Regional Final with each Regional Champion

going on to play in the Finals Day.

Cricket NSW Game Development general manager Mr Cameron French said the MILO T20 Blast Schools Cup had been a tremendous vehicle to get kids involved in cricket.

“This summer’s MILO T20 Blast Schools Cup has seen over 50 days of cricket played by over 5000 boys and girls across the State.

“Congratulations to all of the teams who have made it to the State Finals.

“We wish them all luck and know that they will represent their regions with distinction,” said Mr French.

Email, 9 Oct 2012Francis Walsh, Cricket NSW

Media release, 9 Oct 2012Sudesh Arudpragasam,

Cricket NSW

Bateau Bay Public School will represent the Central Coast in the boys and girls divisions at the cricket T20 Blast Cup

State Final Day at Blacktown International Sportspark on Monday, October 15.

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The program is the brainchild of aeronautical engineer and pilot Stan Webber, who ran the training course.

According to Mr Webber, who worked on the program for two to three years, the aviation industry is in desperate need of new pilots and technicians.

“By 2030 the industry will need more than 185,600 new pilots and 243,500 technicians in the Asia Pacifi c region alone,” said Mr Webber.

“The average age of technicians in Australia

is 57; we need more young people in this industry.

Mr Webber said a career in aviation could take you anywhere in the world.

“There is unlimited potential in the industry.

“A career in Aeroskills could lead to work in Australia or overseas.

“Living and working overseas is a brilliant experience,” said Mr Webber.

Lisarow High School student, Cody Eder was the fi rst student from the program to secure a full

time apprenticeship in aeroskills.

By participating in the program, Eder gained a Certifi cate II in Aeroskills, shaving one year off his apprenticeship.

“The course is an advantage for anyone interested in aeroskills.

“Not everybody gets the opportunity to build an airplane,” said Cody.

Mr Webber said he was pleased with the program, which maintained a 90% retention rate throughout the year.

“The program went

really well and the results were staggering,” said Mr Webber.

This is the fi rst time the program has been offered to Year 11 and 12 students on the Central Coast and contributes four credit points to the students’ Preliminary or HSC year.

The program is a partnership between Youth Connections, Hunter Valley Vintage Aircraft Maintenance, Central Coast Aero Club, Hunter Institute of TAFE, and Wyong Shire Council.

Media release, 26 Sep 2012Charlotte Dickie,

Youth Connections

Students from Wyong High School participated in the Certifi cate II Aeroskills training course at Warnervale airport.

Aeroskills course offered to Wyong students

Participant Cody Eder and aeronautical engineer, pilot and program coordinator Stan Webber

Budgewoi Public School was v a n d a l i s e d

during the fi rst week of the school holidays which began on Saturday, September 29.

One classroom was broken into and sporting equipment was stolen.

Paint bottles and glue were stolen and were used to graffi ti the exteriors of three classrooms.

Graffi ti removalists were unable to remove the graffi ti and walls had to be repainted.

Persons with any information about the incident are encouraged to contact the school or police.

Newsletter, 8 Oct 2012Kerry Moore,

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P16 - Wyong Regional Chronicle - October 11, 2012POut & About

The Coast to Lake Scenic walk will be offi cially opened at a public event at Memorial Park, The Entrance, on Sunday, October 14.

The event will be attended by London Olympian and local boxer Jai Opetaia, Wyong mayor Cr Doug Eaton, Member for The Entrance Mr Chris Spence and Minister for the Central Coast Mr Chris Hartcher.

Wyong Council entered into a partnership with the Central Coast Regional Development Corporation to construct the Coast to Lake Scenic Walk.

The project was funded by a NSW Government grant of $800,000 through the Central Coast Regional Development Corporation.

The self-guided walk covers 7.6 kilometres of The Entrance Peninsula and connects pedestrians to attractions, landmarks and facilities.

The route covers a variety of terrains including a timber

boardwalk, concrete paths and steps, grass and sand and rock platforms.

The project incorporates the development of new and upgraded landmarks including new viewing platforms, lookouts, seating, exercise stations, pathways, signage and community art.

Other projects carried out as part of the project include the installation of an outdoor gym circuit at Picnic Point, seating and signage along the route, refurbishment of the amenities block at The Entrance Surf Life Saving Club, installation of fi ltered water stations at Toowoon Bay Beach and Picnic Point, and public art.

“The walk will no doubt become one of the great attractions of the area,” said Mr Spence.

“The Government and Central Coast Regional Development Corporation have recognised the great benefi ts that will fl ow from the development of

this walk and were more than happy to partner with Wyong Shire Council to

ensure it happened.“It will be an exciting

time on Sunday for all

involved and I encourage local residents to get out and enjoy the walk and the local scenery,” said Mr Spence.

Mayor Cr Eaton and Mr Hartcher will offi cially open the walk at 10am, after which families and fi tness fanatics will get a chance to join in on one of two walks.

The family walk, suitable for prams, toddlers and the physically impaired, will guide the public to Picnic Point, where displays on the new outdoor fi tness equipment will be held at 10:30am.

The three hour agility walk will take in the entire Coast to Lake route and give participants an opportunity to take in the pathway art, updated ocean lookouts and use one of the new fi ltered water drink stations at Toowoon Bay and Picnic Point.

“This has been a fantastic project and I congratulate all involved on its completion,” said mayor Cr Eaton.

“It is about promoting The Entrance Peninsula as a key destination for tourists.

“Often, because we

live here, we tend to take for granted the scenic beauty of our area.

“This walk ensures the public have a real chance to appreciate the natural wonders of the area in which they live.

“It has been designed for people of all abilities to at least complete part of the route and anything that government of all levels can do to encourage active physical activity can only be a great thing.

“I can just picture walking groups forming as time goes on and lots of friendship being made, as well as a lot of kilos being lost as people tackle this walk.

“I really would like to thank the State Government and Central Coast Regional Development Corporation for providing the funding to allow us to construct this walk.

“I know it will turn into a wonderful tourist attraction as time goes by and the work Council has put into its construction should be applauded,” said mayor Cr Eaton.

Media release, 8 Oct 2012

Wyong Council Media

The Coast to Lake Scenic walk will be offi cially opened at a public event at Memorial Park, The Entrance, on

Sunday, October 14

Coast to Lake Scenic Walkto be opened on Sunday

The Entrance Peninsula Community Precinct will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, October 16, at The Entrance Community Centre from 7pm with a focus on insurance options

The meeting will cover information on fl ood insurance, car insurance, home insurance and life insurance.

Coast and Country Insurance Consultants managing director Mr Bob Wonnacott will feature as guest speaker.

Wyong Shire Council landscape designer Ms Chloe Watts will provide an update about public art along the Coast to Lake Scenic Walk.

Email, 9 Oct 2012Doug Darlington, The

Entrance Peninsula Community Precinct

Community Precinct meetingon insurance options

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Event activities included a game of bowls, raffl es and a guessing competition.

Bateau Bay Women’s Bowling Club president Ms Liz Cohen thanked members and visitors for coming along and making the day a success.

The bowling club’s newest member to join, Karen McKay, was welcomed to the Charity and Friendship Day.

Ms McKay said she had looked forward to her fi rst game of bowls, especially as she was able to bowl with her mother, Mary Peck.

President Cohen also

took the opportunity to congratulate Pat Latta, Jackie Studdert, Judi Spano and Lisa Caswell (skip) for representing the club at the Challenge Cup on Monday, September 17.

Competitions at the Charity and Friendship Day included a charity raffl e, cake raffl e, tombola and a guessing competition of a jar of 221 chocolates donated by vice president Rema Cremen.

Donations were received from members and those who were not able to attend on the day.

“Our bowling club is

not only about social and or competitive bowling, it is a club where members generously contribute continually throughout each year,” said Bateau Bay Women’s Bowling Club representative Ms Betty Polson.

The donated funds went to a charity voted for by club members.

President Cohen said the event had been one of the best Charity and Friendship days held at the Club.

Media release, 26 Sep 2012Betty Polson,

Bateau Bay Women’s Bowling Club

Bateau Bay Women’s Bowling Club held its annual Charity and Friendship Day on Thursday, September 20.

Charity and Friendship Day held

at Bateau Bay

Guessing competition second prize winner Pam Bosdon, Vice President Rema Cremenand fi rst prize winner Judy Bambury

Indigenous art classes will be held at Bateau Bay PCYC in Bateau Bay, starting on Thursday, October 11.

The free classes are open to both indigenous and non-indigenous youths aged 12 to 25, and will be led by local Wiradjuri Aboriginal artist and mentor Brett Parker.

The classes will explore Indigenous culture and heritage through painting and art techniques

“There is a proud excitement young people get, knowing their artwork will be hung in an exhibition within their local area,” said local artist and class teacher Brett Parker.

“Students that participate in my workshops gain not only confi dence and artistic ability to paint but also connect to their identity and community through cultural knowledge, feeling a belonging and connection to place and to each other,” said Mr Parker.

The classes are made possible by Wyong Shire Council cultural grants and management by Regional Youth Support Services Gosford.

“The wonderful thing about this project is through Wyong Councils Grants and facilitation from Regional Youth

Support Services Gosford and Bateau Bay PCYC, the Wyong community get to be part of a unique opportunity to learn from an experienced Indigenous Artist passing on traditional skills to our younger generation,” said Youth Arts Coordinator Sharon Aldrick.

Workshops will involve not only teaching basic painting techniques but will also incorporate cultural and local awareness, tribes areas, symbols, patterns, totems, and Dreamtime stories.

A site tour will take participants on a journey of discovering indigenous landmarks on the Central Coast.

Students will work together on producing a large scale Mural on the PCYC wall that refl ects indigenous stories and heritage, and local youth culture.

The classes will run each Thursday between 4pm and 6pm until December 6.

The student’s work will form part of the Indigenous Art Workshops exhibition at The Entrance Gallery in December.

The exhibition will open on December 13 and will run until December 17.

Media release, 31 Jul 2012Sharon Aldrick, Regional

Youth Support ServicesEmail, 9 Oct 2012

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P18 - Wyong Regional Chronicle - October 11, 2012POut & About

Where do you get it?Following is a list of all good outlets where you can get your free copy of Wyong Regional Chronicle

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Marlene Pennings of The Entrance was awarded the 2012 Central Coast Highly Commended Volunteer of the Year Award for her ongoing commitment for over 30 years to conservation and indigenous organisations in Wyong Shire.

Ms Pennings has volunteered with the Tuggerah Lake Reserve Trust-Central Coast Wetlands, Coastcare-The Entrance North, Tuggerah Lakes Estuary Management Committee, The Entrance Precinct Committee, The Entrance North Progress Association, Landcare NSW, Dunecare, the Empowering Aboriginal

Women Forum and Conference 2012, and Wycare Inc.; the umbrella group for the Wyong Shire Landcare Network.

Ken Lawry of Watanobbi was recognised for his volunteer work with Marine Rescue NSW in The Entrance North for 25 hours per week over the past four years.

Julia Sawer of Jilliby was acknowledged for volunteering with Blair’s Wish in Wyong for 30 hours per week over the past year and a half.

Angela Sharpe of Charmhaven was recognised for her work with RFBI Lake Haven for 15 over the past three years.

Volunteering Central Coast’s event co-host Michelle Vanstone said that the event was very rewarding.

“Volunteers are the lifeblood of local communities and are not recognised as often as they should be for their valuable, selfl ess commitment,” said Ms Vanstone.

The Award is an initiative of The Centre for Volunteering, the peak body for volunteering NSW.

Now in its fi fth year, this is the state-wide award program that recognises and thanks the volunteers in NSW who generously give more than 235 million work

hours each year in NSW, contributing $5 billion to the State’s economy.

“The week-in week-out contributions that volunteers make stretch from aged care, education, child welfare and counselling, through to emergency callouts, event control, running sports, environmental care and animal protection,” said The Centre for Volunteering’s NSW Volunteer of the Year Award manager Ms Kristin Sinclair.

“There’s hardly an area of life which is not helped by volunteering,” said Ms Sinclair.

Media release, 5 Oct 2012Kristin Sinclair, The Centre

for Volunteering

Volunteers from The Entrance, Watanobbi, Jilliby and Charmhaven received awards at the 2012 Central Coast Volunteer of the Year Award Ceremony held at Mingara

Recreation Club in Tumbi Umbi on Thursday, October 4.

Volunteers recognisedat award ceremony

Mr and Mrs Tweed founded Hope Alliance with the aim of making a difference to the lives of children in remote villages in Nepal.

Since 2003, Phil and Jodi have been travelling to Nepal, working in orphanages and schools, and involved in education and project development for Himalayan children.

They are also directors of The Style Group, an events and production company based in the Hunter Valley, working

in concept development, creative direction, music production, and strategic management.

They have provided musical direction for Hunter Harvest, international celebration in Nepal for the 50th

anniversary of the climbing of Mount Everest, Carols by Candlelight in Speers Point, and Carols at the Gardens.

The duo will lead the service in music and preaching and will talk about the various initiatives in place to help make a difference in the lives of children in remote villages in Nepal

Media release, 7 Oct 2012

Adel Firth-Mason, Warnervale Uniting Church

Phil and Jodie Tweed

A representative from Wyong Shire Council, Wyong Chamber, Wyong Race Club and Central Coast Tourism had the pleasure of presenting a cheque for more than $1,600 to Camp Breakaway to help them continue their great work supporting families.

The money raised will be able to send three children to a four-day Sibling Camp.

“Council is pleased to support these sorts of community events,” said Cr Bob Graham.

“They not only help to raise the profi le of the Wyong area, they give the opportunity to support

local charities like Camp Breakaway in their vital work.

“I’d like to thank all the organisations that supported the Melbourne Cup Tour,” said Cr Graham.

The money was raised from people paying to have their photo taken holding the Melbourne Cup trophy, which is valued at $175,000, when it toured the region on September 7.

The tour day started with the Cup visiting the iconic Norah Head lighthouse.

It was then displayed at a fundraiser breakfast at Mercure Kooindah

Waters Golf and Spa Resort, where Melbourne Cup Tour Ambassador, three-time Melbourne Cup winning jockey Jim Johnson, and two former Melbourne Cup jockeys Malcolm Johnson and Wayne Harris entertained the crowd.

The Cup and Jim Johnson then moved on to thrill students at Wyong Grove Public School and visit patients and staff at Wyong Hospital.

Director of Nursing & Midwifery at Wyong Hospital Sue Evans said staff and patients were delighted to have the opportunity to view the Melbourne Cup.

“The Melbourne Cup holds a special place in the hearts of many Australians and to have the Cup visit our hospital was very exciting,” said Ms Evans.

“Sometimes being in hospital can be a daunting experience for patients and their families and we appreciate the effort the organisers put in to brightening their day,” said Ms Evans.

Residents at Wyong Retirement Village also got to touch the Cup and recall fond memories of Australia’s most famous horse race, before the Cup was presented at Wyong’s own big race day, the Carlton Mid Wyong Gold Cup.

CEO of Wyong Race Club Tony Drew said it was a fabulous day with an estimated 7,000 strong crowd.

“Having the Melbourne Cup trophy at the Wyong Gold Cup was the talk of the day and we have no doubt it boosted the number of visitors to our event,” said Mr Drew.

Manager of Property and Economic Development at Wyong Shire Council, Brett Phillips, said that events

like these help stimulate the economy by bringing tourist dollars into the region.

“This particular event was also about building community spirit and giving a touch of inspiration to people of all ages,” said Mr Phillips.

Mr Phillips said the success of the Tour was in no small part due to the

collaboration between fi ve local organisations and the support of media partners.

The Tour events were organised by Wyong Shire Council, Wyong Race Club, Wyong Chamber of Commerce, Central Coast Tourism and the Mercure Kooindah Waters.


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The free workshops cover composting, worm farming, keeping chickens and the reduction of food waste, water and use of chemicals.

On the Central Coast, about 40% of the waste that residents put into their red lid bins is said to be food waste.

Workshops on composting, worm farming and general reduction of food waste will be held on Sunday, October 21, between 12:30pm and 3pm, Thursday, October 25, between 12:30pm and 3pm, Sunday, November 18 between 10am and

1pm and Thursday, December 13, between 12:30pm and 3pm.

Free workshops for people interested in keeping chickens will be held on Thursday, October 25, between 10am and 12pm, Sunday, November 18, between

1pm and 3pm and Thursday, December 13, between 10am and 12pm.

A natural cleaning workshop, which cover natural cleaning products around the home will be held on Thursday, November 22, between 11am and 1:30pm.

All weekday workshops will be held at Wyong Neighbourhood Centre and Old Primary School.

Weekend workshops will be held at the Buttonderry Waste Management Facility in Jilliby.

Website, 8 Oct 2012Wyong Shire Council

Free workshops on sustainability

Phil and Jodie Tweed, the founders of not for profi t organisation Hope Alliance, will lead a service at Warnervale Uniting Church, Hamlyn Terrace, on Sunday, October 21, from 9am

Hope Alliance founders to lead a

service at Warnervale

San Remo not-for-profi t charity Camp Breakaway was presented with funds raised during the tour of the Emirates Melbourne Cup Trophy on Tuesday, October 2.

Melbourne Cup tour raises $1600for Camp Breakaway

Sustainability workshops are currently being held at the Wyong Neighbourhood Centre, the Buttonderry Waste Management Facility and the Old Primary School and will continue through to

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

The Wyong The Wyong DiaryDiary

ThursdayOctober 11

Indigenous art classes at Bateau Bay PCYC, Bateau Bay, will run every Thursday until December 6

SundayOctober 14

Coast to Lake Scenic Walk opening at Memorial Park, The Entrance

ThursdayOctober 18

Baby Expo at Terry White Chemist Lake Haven, 10am to 2pm

Saturday October 20

Free SbA Hub Skateboarding Workshop, Wadalba Skate Park, 10am to 12pm

SundayOctober 21

Church service led by Phil and Jodie Tweed

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SundayOctober 21

Composting, Worm Farming and Food Waste Reduction Workshop at Buttonderry Waste Management Facility, Jilliby, 12.30pm to 3pm

Tuesday and WednesdayOctober 23 and 24

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training workshop, Warnervale Uniting Church, Hamlyn Terrace, 9am to 5pm

ThursdayOctober 25

Chicken Keeping Workshop at Wyong Neighbourhood Centre and Old Primary School, 10am to 12pm

ThursdayOctober 25

Composting, Worm Farming and Food Waste Reduction Workshop at Wyong Neighbourhood Centre and Old Primary School, 12.30pm to 3pm

FridayOctober 26

Wyong Christian Community School Charity Golf Day, Wyong Golf Club

SaturdayNovember 10

Free SbA Hub Skateboarding Workshop, Wyong Youth Centre, 10am to 12pm

SaturdayNovember 17

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

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

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Central Coast Sports HistoryCentral Coast Sports History

Rogic scores in 80th minute to defeat Brisbane Roar

Gun midfi elder Tomas Rogic produced a classy 80th minute strike to help Central Coast Mariners to a 1-0 win over Brisbane Roar at Stockland Stadium on the Sunshine Coast on Sunday, September 22.

With the game looking destined to end in a goalless draw, Rogic shrugged off a challenge from Roar’s midfi eld enforcer Erik Paartalu 10 minutes from time before fi ring past Brisbane custodian Michael Theo to ensure the Mariners triumphed in hot Queensland conditions.

Despite the only goal of the game coming close to full-time, the friendly fi xture provided entertaining fare for the crowd at Stockland Stadium throughout, with both teams committed to playing enterprising, attacking football.

The Mariners commenced the match on the front foot with creative midfi elder Rogic giving Brisbane’s defence cause for concern.

Strong work by Josh Rose on the left side opened Rogic’s fi rst opportunity, with the attacking midfi elder’s powerful effort fl ying just

over the crossbar.Soon after, Rogic sent

a smart shot centimetres wide of Theo’s post.

Rado Vidosic’s team began to see their combinations click midway through the fi rst half and in the 35th minute nearly scored.

Ivan Franjic cut in from the right only to see his shot go just wide.

Two minutes later Mariners’ keeper Mathew Ryan was forced into a sharp save from a Nick Fitzgerald shot before Paartalu crossed the rebound into the box.

Roar skipper Matt Smith sent his header past the post.

Less than 60 seconds later, young Central Coast attacker Mitchell Duke fi red a powerful effort at Theo, however, the experienced custodian did well to stop the shot.

Michael McGlinchey was the fi rst player to go close to opening the scoring after the interval.

In the 54th minute McGlinchey chipped Theo, but unfortunately for the Kiwi, his delicate effort also fl ew over the woodwork.

Both coaches made a fl urry of substitutions after the hour mark which

seemed to somewhat interrupt the fl ow of the game and the creation of clear-cut chances.

With little life left in the match Rogic produced a fi ne individual effort to win the friendly duel.

Post-match Central Coast Mariners boss Graham Arnold said he was delighted with the way his team controlled the play for large periods of the game.

“I thought we dominated the game and held possession very well in really hot conditions,” said Arnold.

“Mat Ryan had a quiet day in goals and probably the only negative for us is that a few of our players suffered slight knocks.

“It’s nothing too serious but Patrick [Zwaanswijk], Troy [Hearfi eld] and Mitchell [Duke] all had to come off with minor complaints.

“But given we played the way we did in extreme heat, I believe we are now tactically, physically and mentally ready for the fi rst round against Western Sydney,” said Arnold.

Media release, 23 Sep 2012Ben O’Neill,

Central Coast Mariners

Gun midfi elder Tomas Rogic produced a classy 80th minute strike to help Central Coast Mariners to a 1-0 win over Brisbane Roar at Stockland Stadium on the Sunshine Coast on Sunday,

September 22.

Tuggerawong trampolinist selected

for national team

Athletes from fi ve countries will compete in the competition including Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Japan and Thailand.

The 17-year-old St Peters Catholic College student has been trampolining at the Central Coast Youth Club at Niagara Park for fi ve years.

He has competed for the NSW state team at the National Championships for four years, with the 2012 Nationals the fi rst of two selection trials for

the Australian team.Aidan did not produce

the results he was hoping for at the fi rst selection and travelled to Brisbane in early August to compete in the second trial, where he fi nished fourth and gained selection.

“We wish him the best of luck for a successful competition,” said Central Coast Trampoline Sports Club representative Ms Donna Fouche.

Email, 28 Sep 2012Donna Fouche,

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Website, 8 Oct 2012Gymnastics Australia

Aidan Matthews of Tuggerawong has been selected in the Australian Trampoline team that will compete in the Double Mini Trampoline section of the Indo Pacifi c Championships at

Sydney Olympic Park from October 13 to 16.

The undefeated Seahawks team were favourites to win the match but strong defence from the Sharks held the Seahawks to no points in the fi rst half.

Sharks’ kicker Luke le Page made one from two fi eld goal attempts to give the Sharks a 3-0 lead at halftime.

The Seahawks’ only chance of the half was ended by a Sharks’ interception in the red zone.

The drought ended when the Seahawks’ fi rst offensive play of the

second half was a 45-yard touchdown pass, putting Sutherland up 6-3 as the two-point conversion attempt failed.

On the Sharks’ next possession, the ball was intercepted deep in Seahawks’ territory, and the Seahawks’ offense began to roll with another passing touchdown, taking the lead to 12-3.

The Sharks’ defence then tightened up, and earned good fi eld position, turning the momentum in the Sharks’ favour, who scored a touchdown on a trick play

on fourth-down, ticking the scoreboard over to 12-9 with a quarter to play.

Sutherland then capitalised on a Sharks’ defensive error and an offensive fumble to score two touchdowns, taking their lead to 24-9, failing the two-point conversion on both attempts.

The Central Coast Sharks’ best player on the night, quarterback Matthew King, led a late drive capped with a brilliant rushing touchdown to set the score at 24-15.

With the conversion attempt missed and only 45 seconds left in the game, the Sharks could not send the game to overtime, despite recovering an onside kick.

“The fi rst half was awesome,” said Sharks’ kicker and line-backer Luke le Page.

“We just gave up too many big plays in the second half,” said le Page.

The Sharks’ next home game is against UTS on October 20 at 7pm at Slade Park, Budgewoi.

Media release,22 Sep 2012

Nigel Wakeley

P22 - Wyong Regional Chronicle - October 11, 2012PSport

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

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MON - 220143 1.240721 0.571351 1.582045 0.38

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The 2012 First Grade Rugby

Union Grand Final is between Avoca Beach and Kariong this Saturday, September 22, at Morry Breen Oval.

Avoca Beach is into another Grand Final, while Kariong are after their fi rst top grade Premiership since 1993.

This will be a tight match for the entire 80 minutes.

These two teams played each other two weeks ago in the Major Semi-fi nal, and Avoca Beach won that game.

During the season proper, these two teams have had a win each, but Avoca Beach wore Kariong down and secured the win in the Major Semi-fi nal, with time running out.

Avoca Beach will attempt to do the same thing again

this weekend.Avoca Beach will use

their experienced players and will never say die.

They will rely heavily on number eight Emile Thomas, locks Peter Steele and Adam Winter, and prop Luke Sheridan to lead from the front in the forwards.

Kariong have a big pack and they will be put on the go forward by players such as prop Shannon Beavan, number eight Moanna Talakai, and number seven Afele Tongia.

They are the players that Kariong will rely on to take the initial control of the match.

However, Kariong will need to play the full 80 minutes.

In recent matches, they have played great rugby and have scored some exciting tries, but then at other times, they have tended to go to sleep.

They cannot afford to do that on Saturday if they wish to win this Premiership.

Avoca Beach, we know, will go for the full 80 minutes as they did two weeks ago.

The backline battle will be interesting.

Avoca Beach have a combination of experience in players such as Dan Reihana, Justin Staben and Matt Maloney, but they also have youth and pace in key positions.

Fullback Jacob Briggs and winger Tom Murphy will know where to head with pace if given the opportunity.

Kariong have much the same situation.

They may not have the same level of experience as Avoca Beach, but centre Sione Malu is a key person in that department.

Fullback Derick Peachey, winger Josh

Bottero, fi ve-eight Mitchell Clay and half back Scott Hanley all provide fl air in attack and all can score those vital tries.

Goal kicking will also be important.

Avoca Beach have the ever reliable Matt Maloney, the highest point scorer this year in Central Coast Rugby, while halfback Scott Hanley will need to be on song all day for Kariong.

Avoca Beach will be in their 11th successive First Grade Grand Final.

They have won seven of these since 2002 and will be hoping to add another on Saturday.

Kariong have been in several Grand Finals in recent years, but have not won the big one since 1993, which was at the end of the club’s heyday in the early 1990s.

What has happened this season in their matches,

plus all the statistics and history, make for an enthralling and exciting Grand Final this year.

The Second Grade Grand Final also sees Avoca Beach in action and they take on Ourimbah in what should prove an intriguing clash.

These two teams met in the Major Semi-fi nal two weeks ago and Avoca Beach won that game after a close fi rst half.

Avoca Beach and Ourimbah both fi nished level at the top of this competition so it is diffi cult to predict a winner in this fi xture on Saturday.

“The Third Grade Grand Final will be a beauty,” said Thomson.

There was nothing between Northlakes and Avoca Beach and the game will go right down to the fi nal whistle.

Avoca Beach will have

their third senior team in a Grand Final on Saturday which is a marvellous achievement.

Northlakes have been the form team in this competition this year but Avoca Beach have struck a purple patch in recent weeks and have shown good late season form.

There is a lot of experience in both teams and the standard of play in all Third Grade Finals fi xtures this year has been good.

The U19 Grand Final is between Terrigal and The Entrance.

Every game this season in this competition has been close.

It has been one of the most even competitions on the Central Coast for years and this match on Saturday will be no different.

Avoca to meet Kariong in Rugby Union Grand Final

by Larry Thomson

Due to a series of unforeseeable

events, Central Coast Academy of Sport future stars boxer, Josh English, found himself stepping up a weight division and fi ghting for a national bantamweight belt in Acacia Ridge, just south of Brisbane.

Competing at the

National Golden Gloves championships, English was set to fi ght in the light fl yweight division, but after drawing the bye in the fi rst round, the 2011 fl yweight champion found himself getting into the ring to contest the bantamweight belt at the invitational championships.

“I drew the bye in the fi rst round, which meant that I was straight through the light fl yweight fi nal.

“My opponent then withdrew from the

tournament before the fi ght and I had to give away fi ve and a half kilograms and fi ght in the bantamweight division,” said English.

Not being a stranger to giving away weight on his opposition due to his rugby league background, English threw everything he had at his opponent in the championship bout.

“We went for the full three rounds, it was a good fi ght.

“Everything went to plan and my coach was really

happy with how I fought and applied what we had been working on at training.

“It came down to the judge’s decision on points and I won the bantamweight championship,” added English.

The 2012 National Golden Gloves Bantamweight championship is English’s second National championship, after winning the fl yweight belt at the same championships last year.

Josh English is the National Golden Gloves Bantamweight champion

by Warwick Whitmore

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Australia’s Skud 18 crew couldn’t have asked for anything more on day four of the London 2012 Paralympic Sailing Regatta on Portland Harbour.

After a long day of competition, which included two abandoned races, Daniel Fitzgibbon and Liesl Tesch came off the water exhausted, but with spirits high after fi nishing second and fi rst in the day’s two races.

“It was a long day waiting for the wind, we had two false starts as the wind kept changing, but we had a really good day,” said Fitzgibbon.

“Liesl and I were on fi re, we played with the fl eet a lot and sailed people back a bit.”

In race one the Aussie crew looked to be in trouble

when they went around the top mark in second last position but that was due to the changing wind and luckily for the duo, the race was abandoned and restarted.

Fitzgibbon and Tesch have only been sailing together since 2011.

With just three races left in the competition (at the time Grandstand went to press) Australia sit in fi rst place with a handy four point lead over the USA who are second on a count back from Great Britain.

“We’re in sync as a team, and fi nally I’m in sync with what I need to be doing out on the water,” said Tesch of Woy Woy.

“Every single race I get a better understanding of sailing and what my responsibilities are about,” said Tesch.

“Historically, we perform better at the end of a regatta.”

Central Coast Olympic gold

medallist Tom Slingsby will be presented with the Keys to Gosford City in a welcome home celebration to be held at the Gosford Waterfront Reserve on Saturday, September 8.

The award recognises

Tom’s contribution to the sport of sailing at both a national and international level.

Tom, who began sailing at the age of eight, was named World Sailor of the Year in 2010, won fi ve World Championships in the space of six years and most recently, won Olympic gold in the Men’s Laser event at the 2012 London Olympic Games.

Gosford mayor Cr Laurie

Maher said this award was recognition of Tom’s momentous achievement winning Olympic gold.

“Tom is a fantastic representation of the Central Coast spirit and is proof of the success that can come about as a result of hard work and dedication.

“The Central Coast is lucky to be fringed by fantastic waterways, so it is no surprise that we have a vibrant and diverse sailing

community producing world class sailors.

“Tom’s success is an inspiration to other budding sailors and serves to highlight the wonderful range of water sports on the Central Coast.

“Having been considered amongst the best in the world for several years, it is wonderful to see Tom’s success culminate in Olympic gold at the London Games; awarding him the

Keys to the City is just one way that we can recognise this achievement,” said Cr Maher.

Cr Maher said this award not only recognised Tom’s sporting efforts but also acknowledged his success in lifting the profi le of the Central Coast around Australia and the world.

“On behalf of Gosford City Council, I would like to congratulate Tom on his achievements in his

chosen sport and wish him continued success into the future.

“We are proud to have him represent our region and put Gosford City on the map in the international arena,” said Cr Maher.

Tom Slingsby’s Welcome Home Celebration, where he will be awarded the Key’s to the City, will take place at the Gosford Waterfront Reserve.

Slingsby to be given keys to the cityby Gosford Council Media

Tesch on top for Australia at Paralympics

by Jacqueline Chartres

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“This was a close tussle throughout and either team could have won this match,” said Central Coast Rugby Union president Larry Thomson.

Avoca Beach led for much of the game but only led by 13 points to 10 at the halftime break.

The scores were levelled at 13 early in the second half but Avoca

Beach scored two tries to one.

Ourimbah’s try was scored by Ryan Keegan and Michael Hourn had one conversion and three penalty goals.

“It was certainly a very tight match throughout but Avoca Beach was able to hang on against a determined Ourimbah side to take outthe Premiership,” said

Mr Thomson.

Media release, 24 Sep 2012Larry Thompson, Central

Coast Rugby Union

Ourimbah lost to Avoca Beach, 18-16, in the Central Coast Rugby Union Grand Final Second Grade Premiership match at Morry Breen Oval on Saturday, September 22.

Ourimbah loseUnion Final

Central Coast Sharks gridiron teamgo down to the Seahawks

The Buff Point based Central Coast Sharks Gridiron (American football) team lost a close-fought game to the Sutherland Seahawks, 24-15, in the NSW Division One Gridiron football

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Tuggerah Kido-Mingara Judo Academy members won four gold medals, one silver and two bronze at the 2012 Sydney International Championships held in Blacktown on September 22 and 23.

Teams from all Australian states, the Northern Territory and New Zealand participated in the competition.

The event is a National Points tournament for players seeking selection for next year’s international events.

Caroline Hain won gold in the Cadet Under-17 Under-48kg division, the Young Women Under-20 division and the Senior Women’s event.

Caroline “impressed her coaches by powering through with her unusual and relentless attacking style and variety of trowing techniques”, said Kido-Mingara Judo Academy coaching director Mr Pete Acciari.

“She was the stand out player of the tournament and her results were acknowledged by the selectors by her receiving the female Rising Star trophy,” said Mr Acciari.

Caroline trained at the Australian Institute of Sport during the school break in preparation

for the Oceania Judo Union Continental Championship in Samoa, an event which will count towards Commonwealth Games selection.

Liam Yokoyama will join Caroline at the Oceania Judo Union Continental Championship.

Neeson Naidoo won gold in the Under-55kg division in the Junior Under-14 category.

He impressed the coaches by powering through with fast ashi [foot sweep] combinations to textbook shoulder throws and uchimata [throws].

Neeson said his aim was to improve on last year’s minor medal.

Angelina Yokoyama went up to the 52kg division to vie for a spot on the Youth Olympic Trial event scheduled for early next year.

She had a challenging time with some diffi cult bouts but her take back throws, solid, groundwork and mature

command of submission techniques defence secured her the silver medal.

Kasiea Naidoo won bronze in the Junior Under-14 category.

“Kasiea is showing marked improvement in major NSW events, throwing with her seoitosh [shoulder throw] and combinations to fi nish with ground holding technique,” said Mr Acciari.

“Daniel Villani dominated his Under-12 division but was harshly judged by the referees on the execution of an uranage [sacrifi ce throw] that he initiated to lose one bout and had to settle for a bronze medal.

“It was a near repeat of the previous year at this event, where the referees reversed their own decision on the 10-year-old’s throw in the fi nals,” said Acciari.

Villani said: “I know that I can beat the players, that is most important for me.”

“Judging from these results all Kido players are having a good lead up towards next year’s selection trials,” said Mr Acciari.

Media release, 1 Oct 2012Pete Acciari,

Kido-MingaraJudo Academy

Tuggerah Judo Academy wins seven medals at

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Around 40 local residents attended the meeting.

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

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

crossing at Rawson Rd and Railway St.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Email, 20 Sep 2012 Jeffrey Cook, Woy Woy Bay

Bulls Hill improvements ‘not likely’

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Mi d f i e l d e r J o h n Hutchinson

was named captain of the Central Coast Mariners at the team’s 2012 Fan Day held at the Central Coast Mariners Centre of Excellence in Tuggerah on Saturday, September 29.

Dutch defender Patrick Zwaanswijk was appointed the teams vice-captain, with the two senior players spearheading a leadership group consisting of Daniel McBreen, Joshua Rose and Mile Sterjovski.

In front of some of the Club’s most ardent supporters, Maltese international Hutchinson spoke of his delight to lead the Club he loves in season eight of Australia’s top fl ight.

“‘Wilko’ (Alex Wilkinson) was a true Club man, a champion of a guy and he led the team

on and off the park,” said Hutchinson.

“They’re big boots to fi ll but if I can fi ll them half way I will do a good job.

“I found out last night off ‘Arnie’ (Graham

Arnold).“I’m very honoured to

become the Club captain.“It hasn’t sunk in yet. “I went home and

spoke to my mum and dad and my wife.

“It’s a good feeling and

I’m just looking forward to having a good season with the Club,” said Hutchinson.

Mariners head coach Graham Arnold said he had been pondering which player should

skipper Central Coast in the A-League since the departure of stoic defender Alex Wilkinson to Jeonbuk Hyundai in July.

After a number of months of consideration,

Arnold said he believed Hutchinson was the right choice to wear the armband this campaign.

“I believe it is a natural decision,” said Arnold.

“John Hutchinson has been at this Club since day one, he typifi es the Mariners culture and he helps keep our culture going.

“John does a lot of work on and off the fi eld, and contributes to the Club in ways that a lot of people don’t see.

“He especially helps our younger players,” said Arnold.

Central Coast Mariners commenced their 2012-13 Hyundai A-League season away to Western Sydney Wanderers on Saturday, October 6, at Parramatta Stadium.

The Club’s fi rst home game was on Sunday, October 14, against Perth Glory at Bluetongue Stadium.

Media release, 29 Sep 2012Ben O’Neill, Central Coast

Mariners Football Club

Hutchinson appointed Mariners captain

John HutchinsonPhoto by John Dewberry

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