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Alternative routes are available to motorists during this closure and include roads parallel to Mann St (Showground Road and Henry Parry Drive), Racecourse Rd and Hill St which provides direct access to the Gosford CBD.

Around 9:50pm police from Brisbane Water Local Area Command responded to reports of the fi re.

Attending police were

forced back due to a large amount of smoke from the fi re.

Fire and Rescue NSW offi cers attended and extinguished the blaze, with the structure having been totally destroyed.

Specialist offi cers then uncovered an amount of asbestos in the building and the structure was deemed unsafe.

A number of businesses

have been affected by the fi re and subsequent road closure including Central Coast Eurocars and Gosford City Suzuki which are located opposite the fi re damaged building.

Central Coast Eurocars and Gosford City Suzuki principal dealer Mr Julios Husazarek said the closure severely impacted the access to his business.

“Apart from the road

closure, across the front is an eight foot barrier that we can’t move cars in or out of and, apart from that barrier, we have an asbestos fallout on all the cars which we are not allowed to touch or open until they’re cleaned professionally,” he said.

Mr Husazarek, who is also a board member of the Gosford Chamber of Commerce, said he was surprised that the reopening of the main street of Gosford wasn’t made a priority.

“My concern is to expedite the opening of Mann St and the cleaning of

the buildings.“The whole business will

have to be hosed down and even the pebbles in the garden will need to be replaced,” he said.

Gosford Business Improvement District (GBID) manager Mr Paul Brasch said the team at GBID were “devastated” when news of the fi re broke.

“Zone 3 Laser Tag was an extremely popular business, particularly for youth.

“We have been in touch with a number of businesses along that end of Mann St and obviously they are

doing it tough because of the road closure.

“I know Gosford City Suzuki has been heavily advertising and letting their customers know that they are still open.

“We’re looking forward to the road re-opening when it is deemed safe.

“The sooner the better,” said Mr Brasch.

Kaitlin Watts, 7 Feb 2013Media Release,

7 Feb 2013NSW Police Media

Media Release, 7 Feb 2013

Gosford Council Media

Gosford’s main street closed for two weeks

Mann St, Gosford, is expected to remain closed until at least the end of the week following a fi re at Zone 3 Laser Tag on Friday, February 1, which compromised the stability and structural

integrity of the building.

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Islander OrganisationsAboriginal Legal Service 8842 8000Community Options 4351 3388Bungree Aboriginal Association 4351 3388Mingaletta 4342 7515Aboriginal Home Care 4352 1153Drug & Alcohol rehab 4388 6360Respite Care Options 4351 3388Eleanor Duncan Aboriginal Health 4351 1040Darkinjung Local Land Council 4351 2930

AccommodationDept. of Housing Gosford 4323 5211Cassie4Youth 4322 3197Coast Shelter 4324 7239Pacifi c Link Com Housing 4324 7617Rumbalara Youth Refuge 4325 7555Samaritans Youth Services 4351 1922Youth Angle • Woy Woy 4341 8830Youth Accom Hotline 1800 424 830Temporary Accommodation 1800 152 152

Animal RescueWildlife Arc 4325 0666Wires 1300 094 737

CounsellingMensline - talk with a bloke 1300 789 978Lifecare Family Services 1300 130 225Centacare: 4324 6403Relationship Australia: 1300 364 277Interrelate: 1800 449 118

EmergencyPolice Assistance Line 131 444Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000Woy Woy Police Station 4323 5599Energy Australia 13 13 88Gas Emergency 131 909Gosford City Council 4325 8222Marine Rescue - Central Coast 4325 7929SES - Storm and Flood Emergency 132 500

Crisis Services and HelplinesLifeline - 24 hr. 13 11 14Suicide Helpline 1800 191 919Kids Helpline 1800 551 800Parents Helpline 13 20 55Indigenous Call Centre 136 380Family Relationship Advice Line 1800 050 321Family Drug Support 1300 368 186

G-line - Gambling Helpline 1800 633 635Credit Helpline 1800 808 488Child Support Agency 13 12 72Australian Injury Helpline 1800 223 363Veteran Affairs Network 1300 551 918Mens Domestic Violence 1800 000 599Sexual Assault Resource 1800 199 888Gay and Lesbian Counselling 1800 184 527Gay and Lesbian Support 1800 249 377Youth Sexuality Network 4320 2856Vietnam Veterans 1800 043 503 Victims Support Services 1800 633 063Translation and Interpreting Service 13 14 50

Family and RelationshipsParents Helpline 132 055Centacare Gosford 4324 6403 Gosford Family Support Service 4340 1099Horizons (For men with children) 4333 5111Interrelate - Family Relationships 1300 736 966Uniting Care Burnside Gosford 1800 067 967

HealthGosford Hospital 4320 2111Cancer Hotline 131 120Mental Health info Service 1300 794 991Sexual Health @ Gosford Hospital 4320 2114Beyond Blue (Depression) 1300 22 4636

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Habits & AddictionG-Line Telephone Counsel 1800 633 635Gamblers Anonymous 9564 1574Alcoholics Anonymous 4323 3890Narcotics Anonymous 4325 0524Quitline 131 848

Welfare ServicesDonnison St. Restaurant 4325 3540Gosford Family Support 4340 1585Horizons Family Services 4334 3377Meals on Wheels Gosford 4363 7111 Woy Woy 4341 6699Department of Community Services Gosford - 4336 2400The Salvation Army 4325 5733Samaritans Emergency Relief 4393 2450St Vincent De Paul Society HELPLINE 4323 6081

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Gosford Council has defended its removal of a number of Brush Box trees along the northern footway of Uligandi St as part of the construction of the shared footpath and cycleway between Woy Woy and Ettalong.

Council’s project offi cer Mr David Medcalf said the path was a continuation of the cycleway constructed from the Woy Woy Town Centre, along the Woy Woy

Foreshore Reserve through to McMasters Rd Reserve, funded by the Department of Planning under the NSW Coastline Cycleway Program.

Further funding has allowed the off-road pathway to continue south along Blackwall Rd, via Memorial Ave, Barrenjoey Rd, Uligandi St and then east to the existing shared pathway at The Esplanade, Ettalong.

“Various options were investigated for the Uligandi St

alignment, including locating the pathway in the roadway as a separated shared pathway,” said Mr Medcalf.

“However, these options would have seriously impacted traffi c fl ow, resident kerbside parking, bus zones and drop off areas associated with the Ettalong Beach Primary School as well as the existing pedestrian crossing.

“In addition to this, an alternative route in surrounding streets was also investigated, however, the

adjoining streets all contained many more trees than the northern side of Uligandi St.

“Therefore, it was recommended that the proposed shared pathway be constructed along the Uligandi St northern footway.

“Negotiations with the school allowed the planting of trees within their grounds particularly along the Uligandi St road boundary.

“They agreed that if the Brush Box trees along the northern footway of Uligandi St were

removed as part of the shared pathway construction then the school would welcome advanced specimens of the same tree to be planted within the school grounds along the same road boundary.

“Replacement trees were planted within the school grounds at the beginning of summer 2012 which, as they grow, will gradually reinstate the streetscape,” said Mr Medcalf.

Media Statement, 31 Jan 2013David Medcalf, Gosford Council

Council defends tree removal

Gosford Council did not extract ground water during the drought on the Peninsula in the last six months of last year.

The reason was not a desire to maintain the water table but because “upgrade works are currently under way at the Woy Woy Groundwater Treatment Plant”, according to council’s water and sewer operations manager Mr Michael Redrup.

In the six months July to December, only 248.8mm of rain had fallen on the Peninsula, less than half the average of 504.4mm

for the second half of the year.Mr Redrup said that despite

rainfall declining across the region by between 33.3 per cent (one third) and 38.2 per cent, “the total storage situation actually improved by 5.5 per cent”.

He said this was a result of water transferred through the “missing link” pipeline between Mardi and Mangrove Creek Dam.

“Council is aware that the Gosford region has been experiencing below average rainfall,” said Mr Redrup.

“Council’s Water and Sewer Directorate doesn’t maintain rainfall records for the Peninsula,

however, we do monitor rainfall at the Mangrove Creek Dam, and the Mardi and Somersby Water Treatment Plants,” he said.

In the last 12 months Somersby Water Treatment Plant has had 1212mm of rainfall compared to 1929mm the previous year, down 37.2 per cent.

Mardi Water Treatment Plant had 1141mm of rainfall compared to 1846 the previous year, down 38.2 per cent.

Mangrove Creek Dam had 843mm of rainfall compared to 1264 the previous year, down 33.3 per cent.

Mr Redrup said the current daily water demand for the Gosford region was around 45 million litres.

In comparison, between 10 to 20 years ago, daily water demand for the Gosford region during January was over 100 million litres.

The Peninsula currently comprises around 30 per cent of total water demand across the Gosford region, he said.

“Council closely monitors total water storage over time and has developed demand management strategies to reduce historical demand,” said Mr Redrup.

“We have also commissioned

the Mardi to Mangrove Link which harvests water from the Wyong River and transfers it to Mangrove Creek Dam for later use.

“Despite the reduced rainfall over the last 12 months, the total storage situation actually improved by 5.5 per cent as a result of the transfers available following completion of the Mardi to Mangrove Link (12,446 ML has been transferred for the year to date),” he said.

Media Statement, 17 Jan 2013Michael Redrup, Gosford Council

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Alternative routes are available to motorists during this closure and include roads parallel to Mann St (Showground Road and Henry Parry Drive), Racecourse Rd and Hill St which provides direct access to the Gosford CBD.

Around 9:50pm police from Brisbane Water Local Area Command responded to reports of the fi re.

Attending police were

forced back due to a large amount of smoke from the fi re.

Fire and Rescue NSW offi cers attended and extinguished the blaze, with the structure having been totally destroyed.

Specialist offi cers then uncovered an amount of asbestos in the building and the structure was deemed unsafe.

A number of businesses

have been affected by the fi re and subsequent road closure including Central Coast Eurocars and Gosford City Suzuki which are located opposite the fi re damaged building.

Central Coast Eurocars and Gosford City Suzuki principal dealer Mr Julios Husazarek said the closure severely impacted the access to his business.

“Apart from the road

closure, across the front is an eight foot barrier that we can’t move cars in or out of and, apart from that barrier, we have an asbestos fallout on all the cars which we are not allowed to touch or open until they’re cleaned professionally,” he said.

Mr Husazarek, who is also a board member of the Gosford Chamber of Commerce, said he was surprised that the reopening of the main street of Gosford wasn’t made a priority.

“My concern is to expedite the opening of Mann St and the cleaning of

the buildings.“The whole business will

have to be hosed down and even the pebbles in the garden will need to be replaced,” he said.

Gosford Business Improvement District (GBID) manager Mr Paul Brasch said the team at GBID were “devastated” when news of the fi re broke.

“Zone 3 Laser Tag was an extremely popular business, particularly for youth.

“We have been in touch with a number of businesses along that end of Mann St and obviously they are

doing it tough because of the road closure.

“I know Gosford City Suzuki has been heavily advertising and letting their customers know that they are still open.

“We’re looking forward to the road re-opening when it is deemed safe.

“The sooner the better,” said Mr Brasch.

Kaitlin Watts, 7 Feb 2013Media Release,

7 Feb 2013NSW Police Media



Gosford’s main street closed for two weeks

Mann St, Gosford, is expected to remain closed until at least the end of the week following a fi re at Zone 3 Laser Tag on Friday, February 1, which compromised the stability and structural

integrity of the building.

Photos: ValsPix

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Central Coast p r o f e s s i o n a l

boxer Jamie “Mr Business” Pittman made a successful return to the ring after more than a 12 month layoff with a convincing win against Zac “Shaker” Awad, in a bout held at the Sydney E n t e r t a i n m e n t Centre on W e d n e s d a y , January 30, on the undercard to the Geale-Mundine fi ght.

The East Gosford fi ghter showed no signs of ring rust, winning every round of the eight round contest on all three judges’ score cards.

Prior to the bout, his team had promised fi ght fans that they would see a new and improved fi ghter and Pittman didn’t disappoint, scoring almost at will and landing a number of heavy blows via crisp combinations on Awad during each round.

“I felt great tonight and I couldn’t be happier,” said Pittman following the fi ght.

“My trainer Grahame Shaw is ‘over the moon’ with my display and that really satisfi es me.

“I beat a very talented

fi ghter every single round, I’m happy to be back in the ring and back in the limelight.”

Showing more variety than in any previous fi ght, his work rate and accuracy troubled Awad in every round.

Using footwork and head movement, he was able to make Awad miss with his punches and proved diffi cult to tag all fi ght.

“I trained extremely hard for this fi ght with the team at the Grange Old School Gym and I knew I was ready,” Pittman said.

“The feeling in the gym with Daniel (Geale) preparing to fi ght Mundine has been great and I’m stoked Gealey also got a win on the night and defended his world title.”

Awad’s tactics at times were questionable and he was warned by the referee Les Fear several times for indiscretions including a chopping elbow that caused a cut to open above Pittman’s right eye.

Supporters’ hearts fl uttered a little when the referee called a halt in the action in the fi fth round to ask the ringside doctor, Dr Lou Lewis to assess Pittman’s eye.

Dr Lewis deemed the cut wouldn’t trouble Pittman signifi cantly and the action resumed, with Pittman continuing on where he had left off, dominating Awad.

“I just knew I had to stay composed.

“Zac was trying his best to unsettle me but it didn’t work,” Pittman said.

“I knew he’d come to fi ght, he was ranked in the top 15 in the world before and a win would have seen him back on the world stage but I was lucky enough to stay calm and concentrate on outboxing him.”

The rough house tactics from Awad continued and Pittman’s left eye was split open during the seventh round by Awad’s wayward head.

Again the doctor was called to give his opinion and again said for the boxers to fi ght on.

Pittman stayed composed and shut out the fi ght.

“That’s the new me now in the ring.

“I’m smarter, more relaxed, more confi dent and I’m just glad the fi ght was televised nationwide on such a big show so everyone could see my improvement and all my hard work I’ve put in - plenty of people got see that Mr Business is back.”

To give Awad his due, while simply outclassed by Pittman, he never took a backwards step all night.

He was hurt on several occasions throughout the fi ght, however, he continually called Pittman into the fray and he gave

his all.Pittman’s manager,

Dean Singelton said he believed it was the best fi ght he has ever seen from his long time charge and if the reaction from the boxing community ringside was any indication, so too do many good judges.

“I have been overwhelmed by the

reaction of Jamie’s win,” Singleton said.

“I had a long line of people coming up to me ringside following the fi ght and the consensus is ‘wow’.

“This is from people who have seen him develop from a kid into an Olympian, people who are better judges than me.

“I truly believe they are going to also see him win a world title in the not too distant future.”

Pittman’s record now stands at 22 wins - 3 losses (8ko’s) with Awad falling to 18 wins - 3 losses -1 draw (7ko’s).

Pittman UD 8 – Judges’ score cards: 80 - 72 x 3.

Pittman notches 22nd win at Entertainment Centre

by Sheldon Kidd

Jamie “Mr Business” Pittman

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The evening also paid tribute to other members of the Wyong Shire community who have aided others through a service.

Guests heard that, over the past 12 years, Ms Pennings was responsible for obtaining almost $1 million in grants to help the community.

Ms Penning’s work has included driving roles with Coastcare The Entrance North, the Tuggerah Lakes Estuary, Coastline and Flood Plain Management Committee, The Entrance Community Precinct Committee, The Entrance North Progress Association and Wycare.

Ms Pennings has also volunteered her

time for many other community causes including the Wyong Shire Community Nursery, Tuggerah Lakes Reserve Trust, Wycare-CEN Liaison Committee, Landcare, the steering committee for Empowering Aboriginal Women and Wyong Shire Council’s Vision Committee.

Last year Marlene was included on the Hidden Treasures Honour Roll, organised by the NSW Department of Primary Industries to highlight the work of outstanding volunteers in regional and rural areas.

Wyong Shire Council’s Australia Day award for a Business Person went to Mr Don Dagger.

The Community

Volunteer Award went to Mr Allen Currie and the Youth of the Year award went to Ms Rachel Davis.

Other winners included Brackets and Jam event stalwart Ms Julie Smith in the Arts and Culture division, martial artist Mr John Gill in the Sportsperson of the Year category, Mr Tim Silverwood from the Take 3-A Clean Beach Initiative won the Environment Award and both the Central Coast Outreach Service and TNC Lakes Food Care shared the honours for outstanding Community service organisation.

Media release,25 Jan 2013

Wyong Council Media

Ms Marlene Pennings of The Entrance North was named Wyong Shire’s Citizen of the Year at the Wyong Council Civic Centre on Thursday, January 24.

Marlene Pennings is Citizen of the Year

Mr Hartcher has instead called on the Federal Members for Dobell and Robertson to support the joint approach of the NSW Government to boost effi ciency at Sydney Airport.

“The NSW Government does not support a second airport in the Sydney basin whether it’s Wilton, Badgerys Creek or the Central Coast,” said Mr Hartcher.

“We will not support a proposal that dumps aircraft noise onthe families of theCentral Coast.

“The NSW Government announced plans late last year

to increase capacity at Sydney Airport toboost effi ciency.

“While Sydney Airport is a matter for the Commonwealth, we want to see maximum effi ciency achieved at the facility because the economy of NSW depends on it.

“The NSW Government has written to the Federal Government proposing a joint approach addressing aviation capacity and operational improvements.

“The NSW Government does not support an airport on the

Central Coast which is why we need to ensure the existing Sydney Airport asset is being fully utilised,” saidMr Hartcher.


Caroline Hutcherson,Offi ce of Chris Hartcher MP

Minister for the Central Coast Mr Chris Hartcher has rejected a proposal to build an airport on the Central Coast, including a proposed site at Bushells Ridge in Wyong Shire.

Central Coast airport ruled outMs Marlene Pennings and mayor Cr Doug Eaton

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The Central Coast Plan is one of 19 locally focused Actions Plans that detail key objectives for Government in regions across NSW, and are the result of extensive State-wide consultation led by Premier Barry O’Farrell and Cabinet Ministers.

Mr Hartcher said the Central Coast Plan responded to feedback from residents, community groups, businesses and local organisations about the changes they considered to be essential for the successful growth of the region.

“Our vision for the Central Coast is that it be prosperous, liveable and well-coordinated with a strong identity,” Mr Hartcher said.

“Feedback from the consultation process refl ected community pride in the region’s distinct identity and a collective desire for the successful growth of our region.

“Whether it’s supporting jobs, delivering services and infrastructure or tackling the costs of living, the NSW Government is determined to deliver on community priorities.”

The report identifi ed future population growth in the order of an additional 100,000 people by 2031, requiring more than 45,000 new local jobs and over 61,000 new homes.

“As Minister for the Central Coast, I will make sure we deliver on our commitments and work

with local government and regional leaders to deliver the improvements the community expects,” Mr Hartcher said.

Key priorities identifi ed for the Central Coast included, grow the economy of the Central Coast and provide sustainable employment, enhance skills development and educational outcomes, improve transport connectivity and regional roads, deliver support for the community, families and the disadvantaged and vulnerable, improve access to health services and promote healthy lifestyles and protect the natural environment and balance development with conservation.

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Mr Hartcher said a Regional Leadership Group made up of senior NSW Government representatives on the Central Coast would be responsible for monitoring of the key

actions. “Our progress towards

delivery of each of the Regional Action Plans will be reported through the NSW 2021 reporting framework,” Mr Hartcher said.

Media Release, 8 Feb 2013Caroline Hutcherson,

Offi ce of Chris Hartcher MP

Coast Action Plan with no specifi c actions launched

The Central Coast Regional Action Plan, the blueprint for community-identifi ed goals to be met by the NSW Government, was launched on Friday, February 8, at the Department of

Premier and Cabinet in Gosford by Minister for the Central Coast Mr Chris Hartcher.

Member for Wyong Mr Darren Webber, Member for The Entrance Mr Chis Spence, Minister for the Central Coast/Member for Terrigal Mr Chris Hartcher and Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein

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“Since the beginning of the year, we have had fi ve break and enters reported, a car was found burnt out on Paddy Clifton Oval and there have been regular instances of new graffi ti on Council owned buildings.

“McEvoy Oval, James Browne Oval and Umina Tennis Courts have been targeted.

“These malicious acts of vandalism are creating signifi cant repair costs, meaning funds have to

be redirected from other important works.

“There are far more worthwhile ways that this money could be spent and it is unfortunate that the acts of a small few are disadvantaging the wider community,” said mayor Cr McKinna.

Mayor Cr McKinna said that Council would be working cooperatively with the Brisbane Water Local Area Command.

“We will be doing all we

can to assist local police in putting a stop to these brazen acts of damage and vandalism.

“I would encourage anyone who notices any strange activity around any Council sportsgrounds or facilities to immediately contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000,” said mayor Cr McKinna.

Media Release, 1 Feb 2013Gosford Council Media

More vandalism on council property

Photo: Marilyn Russell

Gosford mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna has expressed his disappointment over a spate of recent vandalism incidents and damage to a number of Council owned buildings.

The draft Brisbane Water Public Wharves and Boat Ramps Usage Study will be placed on public exhibition for a period of four weeks and community members are invited to make comment, prior to adoption of the study.

The study would provide Council with the necessary information to upgrade existing amenities or plan for future maritime facilities as well as providing support data to secure funding.

The study covered the entire area of Brisbane Water from Narara, Erina and Kincumber Creeks down to Half Tide Rocks at the entrance to Broken Bay.

The waterway covers 2,768 hectares and has a foreshore length of 81 kilometres.

Council is responsible for 23 boat ramps and 43 public

wharves within Brisbane Water.

The study found most maritime facilities within Brisbane Water to be in an average condition.

Boat ramps generally had a lower number of trailer parking spaces than recommended by the relevant guidelines and limited manoeuvring areas.

Questionnaires handed out to the public identifi ed fi shing from a boat to be the most popular waterway activity in Brisbane Water.

Provision of boating facilities around Brisbane Water is constrained by a number of factors including private ownership of waterfront land, lack of suitable foreshore reserves to accommodate parking and associated facilities, diffi cult access due to steep topography, wetlands,

environmental constraints and winding roads.

The study focuses on upgrading the existing facilities in suitable locations, includes those already in the planning or design stage and proposes future opportunities.

Further investment in new or upgraded public wharves, boat ramps and associated facilities should be considered based on sustainable asset management considerations.

The replacement value of maritime assets in the study area is $6,895,379.

The value of maritime assets that need replacement in the near future is $2,665,624.

Gosford Council Agenda CIT.4, 5 Feb 2013

Brisbane Water wharves and ramps study results available

Following a grant from the 2010-11 NSW Maritime Better Boating Program to investigate current and future usage of public wharves and boat ramps within Brisbane Water, Gosford Council has

resolved to place the results of these fi ndings on public exhibition.

A request was put to Council for the establishment of a men’s shed using the former RFS.

However, investigations were conducted by Council and a number of issues were identifi ed including fl ooding, zoning of the land and safety of the building.

Council offi cers concluded that the building was located in a drainage

reserve which acted as a stormwater secondary fl ow path and, in the event of fl ooding, it was predicted that the building could be inundated by overland fl ows.

Council offi cers also concluded that the Environmental Planning and Assessment regulations would not allow the use of the building for the purpose

of a men’s shed as this is a use which is prohibited under the current zoning, it would not be cost effective to renew or rehabilitate the old RFS building and the building poses a signifi cant risk to users and has the potential to expose Council to litigation.

Gosford Council Agenda CIT.5, 5 Feb 2013

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Gosford Council has resolved to demolish the old Rural Fire Station (RFS) in Del Rio Dr, Copacabana, to reduce the risk to the community.


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Council offi cers will now look for alternative sites to Springfi eld Quarry which has faced signifi cant objection from the community due to its residential location.

“The community has spoken and I’m very pleased Gosford councillors are listening,” said Ms Wicks.

“This is in no short measure due to the Springfi eld community working together to achieve outcomes that will protect their local environment and way of life.

“I applaud the great work by Paul Smith and the Springfi eld Residents Association community on the quarry issue and completely agree that it is a positive sign that councillors are looking at other sites,” said Ms Wicks.

Ms Wicks also said she was concerned at reports that 5,000 tonnes of green waste and 20,000 tonnes of concrete and bituminous

materials would be moved through the community each year.

“After actively engaging with and listening to Springfi eld residents I understand their concerns about noise pollution

from trucks, unpleasant odours and increased traffi c problems that such a site would bring to their community.”

Ms Wicks said she was also concerned about the impact that such a facility

could have on local air quality, and the potential dangers from toxic dust particles.

With over 3,000 parcels listed on its Land Register, Ms Wicks said that any Council investigation “should look at sites that were well away from residential areas”.

Media Release, 4 Feb 2013Aileen Wiessner, Offi ce of

Lucy Wicks

Wicks supports waste recycling site investigationLiberal Candidate for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks has supported the

decision by Gosford Council for a thorough investigation into sites for a construction waste recycling facility on the Central Coast.

About 1:30am, an 18 year old woman was approached by an unknown man near the surf club on Terrigal Esplanade.

The man attempted to engage in a conversation with the woman.

When she ignored him, he followed her to the nearby water’s edge and indecently assaulted her.

The male offender was described as Caucasian, aged in his mid to late 20s, about 183cm tall with a large build, dark short hair and dark bushy eyebrows.

At the time, he was wearing a white t-shirt with a motif on the front and blue jeans.

Police are urging anyone with information to contact Gosford Detectives on 4323 5424 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

In particular, detectives would like to speak with two males who helped the woman afterwards by calling police and charging her phone.

Police have said there is no suggestion whatsoever these males were involved but they may be able to provide further information about the offender’s description.

Media Release, 8 Jan 2013

NSW Police Media

Indecent assault in Terrigal

Police are appealing for the public’s assistance following the aggravated indecent assault of a woman at Terrigal

on Sunday, January 27.

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Christo: John Kaldor Family Collection Artist Room is a touring exhibition from the Art Gallery of NSW while Perspectives is a travelling exhibition from the Australian War Memorial.

In 1968, John Kaldor, a passionate Australian art collector, invited Christo and Jeanne-Claude to Little Bay, South East of Sydney for their monumental Wrapped Coast project.

A team of 100 workers and 11 volunteers spent four weeks climbing, wrapping, sewing and securing fabric and rope to 2.4 kilometres of rock and coastline.

Gosford Regional Gallery curator Mr Tim Braham said that the Wrapped Coast was the famous artists’ fi rst major environmental project and the largest single artwork that had ever been

made.“At one million square

feet, Wrapped Coast was even larger than Mount Rushmore and so huge that you couldn’t get a complete view of the full work from any one vantage point.

“This amazing project had an enormous impact on perceptions of art in Australia, and we are of course delighted that this exhibition, documenting such an historic art event, is coming to Gosford as part of its national tour,” said Mr Braham.

The exhibition, which opened on Saturday, February 2, features documentary photographs, archival documents and ephemera, sketches and scale models of the Wrapped Coast project, along with examples of Christo’s other iconic wrapped sculpture

from the period.Perspectives, a travelling

exhibition from the Australian War Memorial, presents the unique insights of two contemporary artists Jon Cattapan and Ex de Medici and their responses to the subject of peacekeeping and the efforts of the Australian Defence Force.

Mr Braham said that the tradition of commissioning artists to explore and record experiences of war developed during the First World War.

“Perspectives tries to give a real sense of a soldier’s responsibilities, experiences and sacrifi ces.

“Both artists have travelled to war torn countries and were inspired by the efforts of Australian soldiers.

“Many of Cattapan’s

paintings depict images taken through night vision goggles and Medici’s work focuses on the peacekeeping operations in the Solomon Islands.

“The artists’ fi rst hand insights provide deep

meaning and poignancy to the artworks.

“This is a real opportunity for Central Coast residents and visitors to see an important and thought-provoking exhibition,” said Mr Braham

Gosford Regional Gallery is open daily from 10am until 4pm and admission is free.

Media Release,29 Jan 2013


Gallery to host international artists

Wrapped Coast

Gosford Regional Gallery is hosting two exhibitions by signifi cant international artists from two of Australia’s leading arts organisations until Monday, April 1.

Darkinjung LALC CEO Mr Sean Gordon said that the body was greatly concerned about the detrimental impact that the extension would have on cultural objects, sites and places as well as the broader cultural

signifi cance of the land. “Darkinjung LALC has

been actively engaged in this proposed development application for the past seven years,” explained Mr Gordon.

“Throughout this time,

we have been conducting site surveys and night recordings, preparing Aboriginal Heritage Impact Assessments and identifying new Aboriginal sites within the proposed extension area,” he said.

To date, Darkinjung LALC has conducted eight site surveys within the proposed development area and has formally responded to a number of other professionally produced reports.

“Our site assessments have revealed that the subject land and its surroundings contain culturally signifi cant objects

and places for Aboriginal people, with one of the sites being of immense signifi cance to Aboriginal women,” Mr Gordon continued.

“It is as a result of these fi ndings that we have lodged a formal objection to the NSW Department of Planning and Infrastructure recommending that the development should not

proceed,” he added. Darkinjung LALC has

consistently opposed mining proposals upon the Somersby, Peats Ridge and Kariong plateau due to the interrelationship of individual sites within the broader cultural landscape.

Media Release, 1 Feb 2013Alison Orren,

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Aboriginal Land Council objection to quarry extension

Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council (LALC) has lodged a formal objection to the Calga Sand Quarry Southern Extension due to the high Aboriginal Cultural and Heritage signifi cance of

the proposed extension area.

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My name is Jian Qing Sun and I was born in Guangzhou, China in 1963.

I have been an Australian citizen since 1993 and I now reside in the Sydney suburb of Carlingford.

In May, 2002, I took my three children, aged between seven months and seven years to visit my family in China.

At the time, I was a practitioner of Falun Gong and four months pregnant.

Four years earlier, I had been diagnosed with cancer of the uterus.

Following two unsuccessful attempts to surgically remove the cancer, my doctor advised a hysterectomy operation.

I was booked into Hornsby Hospital on March 3, 1999.

My future did not look very promising.

I rang my mother in Hong Kong for advice.

She remembered a book she had left in Australia during her recent visit and said it would be very helpful to me.

Following that phone call, I felt I had no option, so I began to read the book entitled Zhuan Falun.

The book explained how to become a good person and attain a healthy body.

Both would be achieved by living out the virtues of truthfulness, compassion and forbearance, and by practicing the book’s instructions on reading, meditation and exercise.

It also stated that a fi tting retribution would be dealt out to those people who didn’t follow virtuous paths.

One week later, I decided to visit a Chinese specialist doctor for a second opinion on my condition.

Conversing in my native tongue made it easier for me to understand the implications of cancer.

However, to my astonishment, the examination of my uterus showed no signs of cancer.

My former doctor contacted me, asking why I hadn’t gone ahead with the operation.

She thought the cancer may have spread throughout my body.

I replied, saying the cancer had disappeared, and asked her to contact my Chinese specialist doctor for confi rmation.

I heard nothing further.After three months of

reading, meditation and exercise, my shoulder and back pain, which I had endured for years, also disappeared.

Seeing the benefi ts fi rst hand made me want to continue with Falun Gong.

I knew of others who had begun practicing Falun Gong and then recovered from serious illnesses.

Falun Gong is not just politicalI am writing in response to the letter in the last edition of Coast

Community News, “Falun Gong may not be transparent”.

Firstly, we are a lot better off, with two doctors and a nurse centre, than many isolated Australian communities.

Secondly, many thanks to Leo and Gosford Council for coming forward and setting the record straight.

I, like many other locals, expect and support equality of opportunity and lawful pursuits.

Whether it is dumping chooks in the bush, blocking creeks, undersize subdivisions, out of zone developments, rubbish dumps or bores illegally used or drilled, it’s wrong.

It doesn’t matter what the reason or need.

It is wrong.None of these types of

actions have ever been good

for the Mountain community.The bad effects always

outweigh the good.How about we all unite

and politely ask Central Coast Health to roster a practice nurse to man our nurse centre 24-7?

What a great gift for the Mountain community.

Three nurses employed,

proper full use of our nurse centre and everyone able to access local medical health all the time when necessary.

Remember all the lives saved by the old guard of bush nurses?

Let the Mountain unite and ask for a practice nurse appointment for us all.

Let the doctors set up their

business projects legally and independently.

The Mountain saw a need before and achieved wonders.

It was taken away.Here is our next humble

project, which is achievable with harmony and community spirit.

Letter, 4 Feb 2013Margaret Pontifex OAM,

Mangrove Mountain

The law is the lawI have been reading with interest the various comments about the

Mountain’s medical woes and I have some thoughts to add to the debate.

Six months later, another test for cancer returned negative.

Following this confi rmation of good health, I became pregnant to my fi rst son.

I think practitioners continue with Falun Gong for the benefi cial health properties, not any politically motivated reasons as stated by the Chinese Communist Party.

When I visited China with my children in 2002, I continued with the Falun Gong philosophy.

My family was very fearful, as the Chinese Government had begun its policy of persecution against Falun Gong practitioners in 1999.

During September, 2002, my mother faxed a document to me from the Ming Hui (Falun Gong) web site.

It was an open letter addressed to the Chinese police, asking them to reconsider their current actions against Falun Gong practitioners.

I thought more people should read it, so I began placing copies on notice boards in my local area.

While doing so, a man asked me what I was hanging on the wall.

I was frightened, but politely gave him a copy of the letter.

Then he yelled “Are you

Falun Gong?”He seemed to want to

catch me, so I turned around and ran away.

I hailed a taxi, but two other men had arrived from street security and prevented me from entering the taxi.

They held me until police arrived.

I was now eight months pregnant and held against my will in the local police station.

I was asked to write a report of my actions.

Their response was “all these things are illegal”.

I stated that to allow the people to read about truth, compassion and forbearance wasn’t illegal.

The police then asked, “How much a kilo is that truth, compassion and forbearance?

“We talk money here.” I was then told, “If you don’t

do what we tell you, you will lose your baby and receive a two year jail sentence”.

I was very scared, but didn’t want to divulge any information.

In my eyes, I had done nothing wrong.

A policewoman’s assistance was requested to conduct a strip search.

My home access security card was found.

They knew where I lived. Only then did I divulge

my name and Australian citizenship, as I didn’t want my children to be scared by a police raid.

It turned out to be an 18

hour ordeal.I was ordered to remain

seated on a chair without any food or drink.

Finally, after returning from a toilet break, my weakened body fell on the fl oor shaking uncontrollably.

The police sent me to hospital and my family was asked to take me home.

While being detained by the police, my home was ransacked.

Passports and all Falun Dafa literature were confi scated.

Two months after the birth of my new baby, the Australian Embassy issued me with new passports.

I returned to the police station, wishing to extend my stay in China, but the police refused to supply a visa for my baby unless I returned to Australia within 15 days.

I decided to return to Australia with my children.

While telling of my recent experiences to friends in Australia, I learned the purpose of the labour camps and death camps which had been setup in China.

The labour camps were designed to re-educate political prisoners, utilising the techniques of systematic brainwashing and torture.

The death camps were established to incarcerate the more resolute of political prisoners, whose ultimate fate was being transformed into human body parts.

These prisoners are on

death row, awaiting the requirements of transplant recipients.

When their body organs are required, they are killed.

Every time I phoned China and asked my father if I could visit him, he would always say “I want to see you, but it’s too dangerous”.

Because the Chinese authorities would not grant me a visa, I was unable to see him again.

My father died in January this year.

Because of the malicious propaganda directed towards Falun Gong by the Chinese Communist Party, the truth is being deliberately hidden and portrayed as an evil threat to the world.

On the afternoon of June 24, 2008, the Australian Senate Passed Motion No. 127, urging the Chinese Communist regime to stop the persecution of Falun Gong practitioners.

The motion was adopted unanimously by all parties.

It was the fi rst time that the Australian Parliament offi cially expressed its position since the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) launched the persecution of Falun Gong in July 1999.

I hope Australians can do something to stop the continuing atrocities being committed in China.

Email, 7 Feb 2013Jian Qing Sun, Carlingford


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Re-Open Old Sydney Town spokesperson Mr Jake Cassar said the group has held several events and has gained much support from the community and all tiers of Government, but the overseas owners of the dwindling Central Coast icon were refusing to communicate with the group.

“Our group has done everything we can to get in touch with Richard Chui, who is the man who purchased Old Sydney Town with the promise of revitalising the iconic park.

“The organisation Mr Chui represents, the French company, Warwick Amusements, has not yet responded to any of our emails or letters.

“We simply want to know what the options are and whether or not they are willing to sell or lease the property.

“I call on the Federal candidates from the major parties in this year’s Federal election to use their position of authority to get some answers.

“I ask that they help us to gain a round table meeting with a representative of Warwick Amusements, Central

Coast Tourism and other potential stakeholders to discuss the possibilities.

“The whole cause pivots on this.

“Money has been promised in the past and political commitments have been made to restore the place and then nothing further has happened as the issue has been abandoned.

“For example, back in 1985 the then Minister for Sport and Recreation and Minister for Tourism, Mike Cleary, was shocked by the terrible state the place had fallen in to, and in trying to save the park, and particularly for the 1988 bicentennial celebrations, he called for tenders to lease the park.

“At that time, the Hon Mike Cleary, announced that the successful lessee, Far East Hotels and Entertainment Pty Ltd, represented by Mr Chui, had pledged $15 million and, according to reports, up to $20 million to revamp the theme park.

“The Minister also approved up to $5 million of State money to further assist in making this happen.

“If the money was ever put forward by either

party, where did it go?“Among the promises

made by the Minister as a result of the lease agreement, was a promise that the historic church would be completed.

“People I have spoken to believe that the park may have been intentionally left to fall into disrepair to ensure that the land could be purchased at a much reduced price, which, eventually, it was.

“If we can get Old Sydney Town back from the overseas company, we will be calling for local

businesses to sponsor the repair of some of the salvageable buildings.

“For this, they will receive advertising on the front of the building and their business name engraved on a plaque on the building for all who visit to see.

“There could be set times for re-enactments, an Aboriginal cultural show and then have live entertainment in the licensed venue and reasonably priced accommodation and camping grounds in a

bush setting.“In my opinion, a

healthy national image should be promoted as much as possible.

“As our country becomes more and more multicultural, we really need to make sure that future generations know about the foundations that this nation was built on and the wonderful and ancient culture that was thriving here when the ships landed in 1788.

“Much of our history is brutal and very confronting, but it’s the way it was and

we have certainly come an incredibly long way since then.

“It’s totally shameful that Old Sydney Town has been left to fall into such a state of disrepair.

“It should have never been allowed to happen.

“I fear we are fast losing our national identity.

“I really don’t want to see that happen,” said Mr Cassar.


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My RP Data, a property valuing website, has released suburb profi le reports for the Central Coast which provides a demographic snapshot of the suburb and median house and unit property values tracked over time. The suburbs compared in this edition of Coast Community

News are Wamberal and Gosford.

Suburb property prices profi led

Median unit prices over the last 10 years in Gosford Median house prices over the last 12 months in Wamberal

The report stated that when looking at the household occupancy in Gosford, 67% of people rented while 18% owned their homes outright and 12% were the purchaser.

The highest median house prices from January 2012 to December 2012 were recorded in March and April at $475,000 while the lowest median price was recorded in July at $250,000.

The median house

price in 2010 sat at around $315,000 before rising to $382,500 in 2011 and dropping back to $316,000 in 2012.

The highest median house price over the last 10 years was recorded in 2007 at around $500,000 while the lowest was recorded in 2008 and 2009 at $300,000.

The median price for units over the 12 months from January 2012 to December 2012 was highest in April at $310,000 and lowest in

June at $220,000.The median unit price in

2010 sat at $260,000 before rising to around $280,000 in 2011 and dropping to $270,000 in 2012.

The median unit price over the last 10 years was at its highest in 2003 at $320,000 and at its lowest in 2007 and 2008 at around $245,000.

Website, 7 Feb 2013My RP Data

Gosford WamberalThe RP Data report for Gosford stated that the current median

sales price of houses in the area was $365,000 and approximately 20% of people earned between $15,000 and $31,000 a year and

$52,000 and $78,000 a year.The report stated

that when looking at the household occupancy in Wamberal, 19% of people rented while 42% owned their homes outright and 36% were the purchaser.

The highest median house prices from January 2012 to December 2012 were recorded in July at $1,000,000 while the lowest median price was recorded in December at $405,000.

The median house price in 2010 and 2011 sat at around $530,000 and rose to around $560,000 in 2012.

The highest median house price over the last 10 years was recorded in 2012 at around $550,000 while the lowest was recorded in 2003, 2006 and 2009 at $470,000.

The median price for units over the 12 months from January 2012 to December 2012 was highest in June at $470,000 and lowest in September at $300,000.

The median unit price in 2010 sat at around $425,000 before dropping to around $370,000 in 2011 and rising again in 2012 to around $400,000.

The median unit price over the last 10 years was at its highest in 2004 at $485,000 and at its lowest in 2007 at $350,000.

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The RP Data report for Wamberal stated that the current median sales price of houses in the area was $430,000 and approximately 23% of people earned between $78,000 and $130,000 a year.

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Lend Lease has managed Brentwood village since 2009 and the sale is in line with its business strategy to be the largest owner, operator and developer of senior living communities in Australia and New Zealand.

Brentwood Village is now Lend Lease’s second largest retirement village in NSW, second to Henry Kendall Retirement Village in Wyoming,

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managing director Mr Michael Eggington said Lend Lease was proud to continue its association with the community at Brentwood Village.

“Lend Lease is proud to announce the acquisition of Brentwood Village which will guarantee our ongoing involvement with the local community.

“We are committed to delivering the same high level of customer service

to residents to ensure that they have the very best experience in retirement living,” said Mr Eggington.

Brentwood Village consists of 498 independent living units offering two and three bedroom options and 102 serviced apartments situated in 56 hectares of mature landscaped gardens.

“As one of the largest owners, operators and managers of retirement villages in Australia, Lend Lease is looking forward to engaging with residents to ensure that their rights and entitlements are restored,” Mr Eggington said.

Local Brentwood Village resident Ms Gladys Waugh OAM explained that she and other residents were thrilled to hear the news.

“We were so excited to hear that Lend Lease was going to purchase Brentwood Village.

“We have developed such a good relationship with them and this is a major win for our community in my view.

“This fantastic news provides residents with greater certainty and peace of mind regarding the future of the village.”


Angus Booth, Lend Lease

Lend Lease purchase is possibly a Coast record

Brentwood Retirement Village in Kincumber has been purchased by Lend Lease for an undisclosed sum estimated to be in the order of one billion dollars in a deal with receivers Ferrier

Hodgson.

Brentwood Village resident feeding the ducksThe purpose of the

study was to determine whether parking met existing and future demand and to provide recommendations for measures to accommodate and manage anticipated growth over the next 25 years.

Gosford mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna has thanked everyone who participated in the extensive consultation for the study and said the changes would increase accessibility in and around the Terrigal business district.

“Thank you to all of

you who were able to contribute to this study by attending workshops, participating in the online forum or emailing your comments.

“Terrigal is one of our region’s premier destinations and your suggestions and recommendations have helped us to make it a more accessible location for both locals and visitors,” said mayor Cr McKinna.

Current changes to parking include surf club car parking reduced from four hours to two and on-street parking restrictions seven days per week, with

further changes to follow. “Local businesses also

largely support these changes as they will increase visitation and make the whole area more user-friendly,” said mayor Cr McKinna.

Signs have been installed to advise of the changed parking conditions and Gosford Council will be enforcing the changes in and around the Terrigal Central Business District.



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Changes to parking in Terrigal came into effect on Thursday, February 7, following fi ndings from the Terrigal Parking Study which was on public exhibition late last year.

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Following the festival’s collapse and fall-out, a meeting of creditors on Tuesday, February 5, resulted in the liquidation process being taken away from original administrators Jirsch Sutherland.

Unhappy that the fi rm had handled proceedings for Peats Ridge four times previously, the creditors, mobilised by the Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance [MEAA], voted to install building and construction fi rm Worrells to the job.

They also voted in a Creditors Committee of 10, who will work closely with the liquidators.

The Committee includes representatives from John Butler’s management, APRA, Sorted Events, Cass

Eager and The Velvet Rope, The Black Seeds, Claude Hay, Constant Solutions, Billions Australia, Simon George and Top Shelf Productions.

Peats Ridge Festival owes over $1.29 million to creditors after the company was put into liquidation last month.

Headline act John Butler’s Butler Brown Touring Co is owed $95,579, while bar providers Sorted Events are the biggest creditors with $283,726 owed.

The festival’s booker Damien Cunningham is owed $49,477 through his company Elastic Entertainment.

Artists such as The Falls, Cass Eager and The Velvet Rope, Fanny Lumsden and The Thrillseekers, Lolo

Lavina and Unknown Mortal Orchestra (through agency Artist Voice) are also listed.

The Black Seeds are owed $11,500, but many more are owed money through touring companies or agencies.

Billions Australia will be looking to recoup $45,650, Chugg Entertainment $6,985, The Harbour Agency $16,195, Select Music $6,780, Modular Agency $11,000, Foreign Dub $12,100, Niche Productions $10,000 and Fuzzy Touring $5,500.

APRA are listed for $14,850 while other notable inclusions are Australian Mobile Staging $15,296, ISEC $15,249, JR Richards and Sons $38,460, Oztix $10,982, Premier Motor Services $20,748, Rock

Posters Sydney $6,600, Sydney Posters $16,792, TFH Temporary Fence Hire $20,465 and Splashdown $28,837.

T h e M u s i c . c o m . a u ’s publishers are owed $4,315.

The festival’s only listed asset is $140,000 in cash and debtors are currently listed as unknown.

The forensic accountant company’s Craig Tinkler said on Wednesday, February 6, that they would be preparing their own updated Creditor’s Repor.

“We’re probably looking at a public examination of the director and any other parties involved,” he said.

A public examination would involve Mr Grant being summoned to court to deliver a testimony under oath.

Although no result would come directly from that testimony, evidence gathered could be used for other actions.

Tinkler said that time was also being spent gathering

Jirsh Sutherland’s existing reports.

Moving forward they will be looking to recoup creditors’ money that appeared lost on the original report, and could commence legal proceedings if they believed someone knowingly incurred debt while the company was insolvent.

The move to dump Kirsch Sutherland and appoint Worrells was described by MEAA entertainment, crew and sport section director Mal Tulloch as “a very positive step forward to hold people accountable”.

“You can do the simple math from the gate and the bar, and the numbers just don’t add up.

“This is a job now for the liquidators to do a forensic examination.”

Previously, Julian Hartley from bar operators Sorted Events had alleged that money in a joint account with the festival had “disappeared” but Grant

strongly refuted the claim, saying that it had been claimed as part of the liquidation process.

A public examination will determine whether Sorted were overestimating that account.

Tulloch said that the result of the creditors’ meeting was “unprecedented” in his time given that, “creditors have overturned a voluntary liquidation”.

The MEAA are taking a strong interest in the festival collapse because a number of the unions’ members alerted them to the situation.

Tulloch said he hoped that a Peats Ridge outcome would strengthen the Alliance’s position as a force in the music industry.

“There needs to be some sort of examination of why laws in this country allow this to happen, and if there are laws why are they being broken,” he said.

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liquidators indicated they would pursue a public examination of the collapsed company.

Mr Mason’s calculated prediction overall is that 2013 would be a positive

year for business. “We have seen the

corrections of the past now

being laid to rest,” said Mr Mason.

“The GFC is but a memory, the economy has survived and we are not in a depression as it could have been.

“So, on the whole, things are looking good.

“Last year I saw a general up-trending in revenue and profi ts through our client base.

“This will continue for the focused and astute business owner,” said Mason.

According to Mason, there will continue to be a ‘weeding out’ of people who should never have been in business in the fi rst place.

“Those who do not know

how to run a business will always suffer and cause headaches for their workers and the economy.

“To be perfectly frank, the sooner they close shop and stop wasting business oxygen the better for those that should be in business,” he said.

With clear signs of an improving property market following many years of low prices and catch-ups, Mason said he believed a boom was just around the corner.

He is therefore advising all his business clients to increase their property portfolios or start one if they haven’t already.

He said businesspeople have become wise to the high fees and low returns of “so-called experts”.

“They are fed up with others looking after their

money, charging high fees and getting it wrong.

“In 2012, we saw an exodus from industry and retail funds to self-managed superannuation.

“This will continue throughout 2013.

“We are at the forefront of technological advancements and this will raise productivity and in turn increase profi ts, which always manifests into better working conditions,” said Mason.

He was careful to add, however, that this would only apply to those who were prepared to embrace the changes.

Mr Mason has more than 25 years of experience as a practicing accountant.

As a multiple business owner himself, he has worked for companies such as AMP Society,

Kaiser Aluminum Australia Ltd, Consolidated Press Holdings Ltd, and Offset Alpine Printing, working closely with Kerry Packer.

Mason is also the author of three books, How To Choose an Accountant – your most valuable team member, Business Bullseye – how to succeed in business, and Survival to Success – How to play and win the game of life.

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“I am delighted that the NSW Government has shown a commitment to the Central Coast to deliver the highest standards of patient care,” Mr Holstein said.

Minister for Health Ms Jillian Skinner said, “We are indebted as a society to the dedication of nurses and midwives, who are at the very heart of our health system and I congratulate these graduates on joining their ranks”.

Gosford Hospital Midwifery, Central Coast Mental Health and Gosford, Woy Woy and Wyong Hospitals will all gain additional nursing staff.

Member for Terrigal Mr Chris Hartcher and Member for Wyong Mr Darren Webber joined Mr Holstein in welcoming the announcement by the Minister.

Mr Hartcher said the new nurses would be a welcome addition to hospitals on the Central Coast.

“Those of us who have received the top-quality care from nurses working at our Central Coast hospitals will understand the significant benefit to both patients and staff of having additional nursing staff,” Mr Hartcher said.

“The nurses commencing employment

here on the Central Coast will join a group of over 2,000 nurses across the State who will begin work in our hospitals this year.

“We promised additional nursing staff in Opposition and we are delivering on that commitment.

“I thank each of the 104 new staff for their commitment and dedication to delivering the incredibly high level of service to Central Coast patients,” said Mr Hartcher.


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The Central Coast will receive approximately 104 additional nurses before the end of August this year, according to Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein.

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Topics discussed will include testing, having children, research updates, diet and exercise, partners and relationships, legal and insurance issues and what resources are available to young people affected by the disease.

A variety of speakers will present to the forum including Huntington’s NSW manager Robyn Kapp and Central Coast Health community nutritionist Rui Bartl.

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They met the CareFlight team on arrival at the hospital at 10:30 am.

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Seventy-fi ve students have enrolled at the International Football School in classes fi ve through to 10.

The independent co-ed school, located at Mt Penang, is the fi rst in this country to combine elite football coaching with a ground-breaking approach to teaching in the form of project-based learning.

Every day students take part in two hours of football development with some of Australia’s best coaches.

In the classroom, instead of traditional teaching methods, students work in small groups exploring real-world issues and developing cross-curriculum skills.

“Parents are telling me about the immediate

positive changes they are seeing in their kids,” said principal Ms Laura Roberts.

“For the fi rst time, they actually want to go school.”

Mr Chapman said that creating a respectful, supportive environment was a major focus for the school.

“We’re really excited to be presenting the curriculum in a form that engages, motivates and challenges the students while at the same time fulfi lling their passion for football.

“With the likes of ex-Matildas Julie Dolan and Joey Peters and ex-Mariners Andre Gumrecht and Brad Porter on board we’re offering an

unparalleled opportunity to develop technically masterful players,” Chapman said.

“But football is only part of the package; we’re all about developing the whole.”

Good nutrition is another focus of the school.

“Fresh, healthy, well-balanced lunches are included in the school fees, with everyone coming together to eat in the dining room.

“It’s a great community atmosphere.

“The kids feel like they’re on camp every day.”


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Australia’s fi rst dedicated football school offi cially opened its doors on Monday, February 4, and already parents are reporting a positive change in their children, according to the school’s

founder Mr Paul Chapman.

“Forty schools in Queensland are already in the mysterious Mining and Energy Academy, but this is the fi rst school in NSW to have become linked to the mining industry,” said Ms da Costa.

“There is no place for corporations in our public school system.

“If the mining industry believes that school numeracy standards are too low they have two clear options: they could have saved millions of

dollars in advertising and accepted the original Minerals Resource Rent tax, but demanded that all revenue be spent delivering the Gonski reforms to education, or they could open their own private schools.

“The Central Coast Greens echo the concerns of the teachers’ union - that there is a clear potential for bias to be introduced into the classroom, particularly in the matter of the science of climate change.

“We are also concerned that the budget pressures now falling directly on school principals due to the Local Schools Local Decisions initiative, makes too many school vulnerable to this type of corporatisation.

“Who is running this state: the Government or the mining industry?” said Ms da Costa.

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Local education agreement appals

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Central Coast Greens representative Ms Kate da Costa said the Greens were appalled at the news that coal mining company NuCoal had signed an agreement with Narara Valley High, to be

directly involved with the teaching of subjects in years 7 to 10.

Gosford City Library children’s librarians will run three separate programs, Sing, Read and Rhyme, 2-3 What About Me and Storytime.

Gosford Council library services acting manager Ms Sharon Drayton said the programs had been designed to engage, stimulate and educate young children.

“Engaging children at a young age in a variety of sound and language activities has been found to increase development of cognitive skills.

“These programs are designed to encourage freedom and play in a happy and safe library

environment,” Ms Drayton said.

Sing, Read and Rhyme, a program for babies, will be held once a week for four weeks at Woy Woy Library, Erina Library and Kincumber Library.

The Sing, Read and Rhyme program is for parents, carers and babies aged between six and 24 months old.

Two to three What About Me, a program which aims to build on the concepts introduced in the Sing, Read and Rhyme presentation, provides a pathway to introduce children to storytime.

This program, recommended for children

aged two to three is also held at Woy Woy Library, Erina Library and Kincumber Library.

Storytime, a program which aims to introduce children to the joys of literature and language through story, poetry, puppetry and felt stories, fi nger plays and rhymes, songs and craft will be held at Umina Beach Library, Woy Woy Library, Erina Library, Kariong Library, Gosford Library, Kincumber Library and Niagara Park Library.



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Gosford Council has recommenced its 2013 children’s programs at Gosford City Libraries for children between the ages of six months and fi ve years to stimulate language, literacy and

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Show me the Magic, The Adventures of Don McAlpine will have its Central Coast premiere at Avoca Beach Picture Theatre from 7:30pm.

Don and Jeanette McAlpine will attend the screening to introduce the fi lm and answer questions from the audience.

Local musician, Andrew Worboys, will kick off the evening with a live performance of the movie’s theme song.

Show me the Magic is a journey into the life and work of Don McAlpine who was recently awarded International Cinematographer of the Year and is this year’s holder of the AFI’s highest accolade, the Raymond Longford Award.

The fi lm weaves together footage from Don’s personal archive, his fi lmography, and on-set observation of his work.

It also delves into his personal life, motivations and how he came to be one of the leading cinematographers of his time.

It includes interviews with fi lmmakers Baz Luhrmann, Bruce Beresford, Gavin Hood, PJ Hogan, Gillian

Armstrong, Paul Mazursky and Hugh Jackman.

“Show Me The Magic has required huge commitment from everyone who has worked on the feature documentary, as well as loving support from an incredible array of Australian and international fi lm industry professionals,” said producer Trish Lake.

“The fi lm is also testament to the dogged determination of director Cathy Henkel.”

Ms Henkel said, “This fi lm

has been fi ve years in the making”.

“It is very exciting for me to have the world premiere here in Brisbane where I live, and at a festival which has screened three of my previous fi lms” said Ms Henkel.

Show me the Magic had its world premiere at the Brisbane International Film Festival on November 22.


Sam Weignott, Virgo Productions

A new theatrical documentary about internationally renowned cinematographer, Don McAlpine from MacMasters Beach, will be premiered on the Central Coast on Friday, February 15.

“We had an absolute smorgasbord of talented poets sharing their skills with us before Ron took us on a trip through the works of Henry Lawson, CJ Dennis, Colin Newsome and most importantly his own very entertaining and enjoyable poetry,” said Gosford Bush Poets president Mr Vic Jefferies.

“It was a grand performance and one that everyone present thoroughly enjoyed.

“Before Ron, we heard from Norman Allan, Bob Rider, Shirley Rider, Chris Kessey, June Hilton, Jill Neville, Peter Shalless, Peter Mace, Arch Bishop, Ken Tough, Jack Dewberry, Brian Bishop, Jan Lock and Nick Lock who sang an excellent version of The Overlanders.

“A grand night and we couldn’t have hoped for a better or more enjoyable start to the year,” said Mr Jefferies.

The next Gosford Bush Poets meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 27, with two guest artists in Melanie Hall and Susan Carey.

“I have said it before (only once or twice) about other guests, but this will be a night not to be missed and one that you are sure to enjoy,” said Mr Jefferies.


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The dance will begin at 7:30pm and finish at 11:30pm at East Gosford Progress Hall.

“Many Australian bush dances have their roots in another country, most frequently England,

Ireland, Scotland or Wales,” said CCBDMA secretary Ms Robyn Graylin.

Bon Accord, with Trish Barker on fiddle, will provide the music with five guest dance callers to present the dances.

Experience is not necessary and beginners are welcome.

“All the dances are easy and all will be taught, walked through and called as they are danced,” said Ms Graylin.

Dress should be cool and casual and kilts or national costume are encouraged.

Flat, soft shoes are ideal.


Robyn Graylin, CCBDMA

Dances from the British Isles in GosfordThe Central Coast Bush Dance and Music Association’s (CCBDMA)

second Saturday night bush dance will be held on March 9 with the theme Dances from the British Isles.

Callers Ken Leslight (Welsh), Bill Propert (English Country), Stephen Loftus (English Barn) and Fran Bucello (Scottish Country)

The NSW Government is providing this support through MusicNSW’s Indent Partnership Grants program.

YAW Indent Event Team is the recipient of a $2,500 Event Development Grant, which is for larger events such as regional events, youth stages at bigger festivals, and events that link with a range of local

communities. Minister for Tourism,

Major Events, Hospitality and Racing Mr George Souris said the funding encouraged young people to participate in arts and culture and brings opportunities for artistic development to regional communities.

“The NSW Government supports MusicNSW’s

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“I am delighted that the NSW Government is able to support these types of events for the young people in our community,” said Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein.


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Daxton and The Sweet Lips, supported by Johnny Devilseed and The Birdman kicked off the event on Friday, February 1, with the Swamp Dogs taking over the following Friday.

Acoustic blues multi-instrumentalists, Blues Angels, will perform on Friday, February 15, with blues from the early 1900s to new originals on banjos, double bass, washboard,

mandolin, guitars, kazoos, and harmonica.

The fi nal Friday, February 22, will be a blues surprise.

Email, 30 Jan 2013Tom Flood, Blues Angels

Avoca introduces February blues night

Every Friday night in February the Avoca Beach Hotel will host blues music from 8pm.

Blues Angels

Sangeet was an electrical engineer who had a sea-change in 1990, leaving the ocean to take up the Indian Sitar.

He is mostly self-taught and plays his instrument in a contemporary form.

Sangeet has collaborated with many different musicians, recording eight CDs and winning awards.

Accompanying Sangeet will be local percussionist, Greg Cole.

Playing various drums for over 30 years, Greg provides structure to the fl ow and blends world rhythms with Sangeet’s hypnotic melodies

Singer – instrumentalist - songwriter Jenny Marie Lang has captivated audiences with her soulful voice and sensual presence, having made a name for herself on the blues and roots scene around the country.

Jenny’s music is not restricted by genre, embracing elements of soul, alternative country, blues, jazz, funk, and modern r ‘n’ b.

The Rewbies bring a rhythmic mix of blues, rockabilly, traditional and swamp - country music to the table.

They are a four piece band performing a wide range of genres with Margaret Rew on vocals,

guitar and harmonica, Ellie Rew on barefoot-bass, Adam Lang on lead guitar and David Rowe on congas and percussion.

Email, 7 Feb 2013Noel Plummer,

Brackets and Jam

Brackets and Jam Brackets and Jam will hold its second event of the year on Friday,

February 22, at Kincumba Mountain featuring Sangeet and friends, The Jenny Marie Lang Trio and the Rewbies.

Sangeet

There will be eight workshops held over two days on Wednesday, February 27, from 10.30am and Thursday, February 28, from 1pm.

Gain hands on experience with an iPad, partake in a technology petting zoo or learn how to be as secure as possible while online.

A special session, for

those over 50, will teach internet basics and more.

The workshop will offer practical experience related to banking, shopping, downloading and using a range of apps.

This session will be held from 10:30am to 1pm on Wednesday, February 27.

For those interested, expert advice will be

provided on how technology can make a difference in your industry and help your business to grow.

All sessions are free to attend and refreshments will be provided throughout.

Bookings are essential for most sessions.

Media Release, 6 Feb 2013Gosford Council Media

Technology workshops at Erina Library

Well known Gadget Guy, Peter Blasina and the Telstra Team are offering free workshops at Erina Library to help the community better understand the technologies now available and how to

get connected.

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Central Coast Art Society

Bringing together artists and interested people for lectures, demonstrations

and discussion.Weekly paint-outs each Tuesday - Call 4349 5860 for locations

Workshops - 4363 1820 - 9.30am - 12.30pm 1st and 3rd Wed and Social

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Community GroupsABC

“The Friends” Support group for Public Broadcaster.Aims. safeguard ABC’s independence, adequate funding, high standards.Meetings through the year + social afternoonsWell-known guest speakers

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Gosford Politics in the Pub

Come and solve the problems of the world over a friendly drink and a nice bite to eat, Guest speakers

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This international service club exists to improve lives of communities in Australia and other countries. Join us for fun-fi lled activities, fellowship and friendship at breakfast at Phillip House, 21 Old Mount Penang Rd (opp Shell) - Fri 7:15am

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Local community cente that provides a wide

range of programs and activities incl. Tai Chi, Yoga, Zumba, Blokes Breakfast’s, Community Markets, Out

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Centre • Personal development• Community Garden• Counselling• Meditation• Support Groups• Friendship Groups• Music and Movement for under 5

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Koolewong, Point Clare and Tascott

Progress AssociationIncluding West Gosford

South of the Central Coast Highway

The Association aims to provide resources for

communication.Special guests, community

involvement, heritage, diversity, education and

safety, and small business opportunities.

Point Clare Community Hall - 2nd Thurs Bi Monthly.

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Computer GroupsAACC Computer

Club Inc. www.aacc.asn.au

Help with all Computing problems - Program demos + Q&A sessions - Please Note: - Monthly meetings are held from February to

November • 2nd Wed night of MonthWindows 7pm to 10pmNarara Valley High SchoolFountains Road, Narara

Supper provided• 4th Thursday of month

Social + Windows 12.15 – 3.15pm

East Gosford Progress HallCnr Webb Rd & Henry

Parry DriveAfternoon tea provided

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Seniors Computer Club Central Coast

Inc. Beginners classes for PC or Mac held Mon or Tues. Also classes Mon to Fri for most programs – see website. All classes are 10am – 12md or 1pm - 3pm at Kincumber & District Neighbourhood Centre. Monthly Meetings with Guest Speaker held at Kincumber Hotel 1st Monday of Month.

4369 2530

Health GroupsAsbestos Diseases

Found. of Aust. Central Coast Asbestos

Diseases Support (CCADS)

The diagnosis of an asbestos disease can be devastating. We provide information, advocacy and knowledge that you are not alone, a safe environment for expressing fears, a positive atmosphere and humour. Ourimbah RSL 4th Wed

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Dying with Dignity NSW, Central Coast

BranchDedicated to the introduction of legislation in NSW to permit people suffering unrelievedly from terminal or incurable illness to receive, on request, medical help to end their lives.Quarterly meetings

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Meals on Wheels Delivered meals and fl exible

food options for people with a functional disability

4382 9401

Central Coast Prostate Cancer Support Group

(Gosford)Meet last Friday MonthTerrigal Uniting Church9.30am to 12 noonAffi liated with PCFA

4367 9600

History GroupsBrisbane Water

Historical Society)• Coach tours• School educational tours• Annual Street Stalls• Participation in HistoryHeritage Week Celebration

Margaret Pearce4325 2270

Fellowship of First Fleeters Central Coast For anyone

interested in early history or early family histories. You don’t need to be a First Fleeter to attend.

Wyong RSL Club 2nd Sat 10:30am 4323 1849

Central Coast Family History Society Inc.

All the resources, information and advice needed to study your family’s history are available through the Society at 8 Russell Drysdale St, East Gosford. or www.centralcoastfhs.org.au Meet 1st Sat 1pm Lions Community Hall E Gosford

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MusicCentral CoastConcert Band

Every Tues 7:15 - 9:30pmCommunity playouts with four concerts a year at Laycock St Theatre.

0407 894 560or 0411 272 640

Soundwaves Men’s acapella 4 part harmony chorus - for all ages, all welcome 7:00pm Mon Central Coast Leagues Club

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Spirit of the Coast singers

Small A Cappella Vocal Ensemble. Women/Men very welcomeMeet every Wed 7.15 - 9.30pm. Central Coast Leagues Club

0400 801 554 or 0412 820 484

Political PartyCentral Coast GreensCentral Coast branch of Geens NSW, active regarding ecological sustainability, social and economic justice, peace and non-violence, grassroots democracy and getting Greens elected3rd Thur, centrally on the Coast

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Probus ClubsProbus Club of Avoca Come along and hear interesting guest speakers,

make new friends and join us in our social activities.10am 3rd Mon Avoca Beach Bowling Club

4368 6157 4384 3741

Probus Club of Brisbane Water

(Gosford)The club with a family atmosphere, guest speakers, outings, fun and fellowship.1st Wed 10am - Legacy House, Opp Gosford Swimming Centre.

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Probus Club ErinaInvites retirees and visitors to enjoy the fellowship and friendship of our club. 10:30am 2nd Tues Tarragal Glen Country Club, 110 Karalta Rd, Erina

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Probus Club Nth Gosford

For retirees who seek companionship and intellectual stimulus, fun and fellowship through outings. 4th Tues Central Coast Leagues Club 10am

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Ourimbah combined Probus Club

Our mixed friendly club welcomes new members. We have interesting guest speakers and have varied activities. Make new friends.Monthly meetings First Wed 10am Niagara Park Community Centre

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Terrigal Ladies Probus Club

For retired ladies seeking companionship & to listen to interesting guest speakers and participate in social activities. Rotary Hall, Duffy’s Rd Terrigal - 1st Mon 1.30pm

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Probus Club West Gosford

For retired or semi retired people to enjoy friendships, lunches, outings & trips.2nd Thur Narara Community Centre, 2 Pandala Rd Narara 10am

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Public SpeakingCoastal

Communicators Toastmasters Club

Helps you develop confi dence by improving your speaking skills - make fun and encouragement a part of the learning. Meetings are entertaining and educational with an enthusiastic and supportive membership. 1st and 3rd Sats Avoca Beach Bowling Club 10.15am.


Blue Gum Flat Toast Masters

Lose your fear of speaking out.Gain confi dence, develop leadership skills.Our friendly supportive club

will show you how.Visitors and new members always welcome.Monthly meetings 1st and 3rd Mon 7.30-9.30pm Ourimbah RSL

4362 7227

Gosford City Toastmasters

Providing a supportive and positive learning environment to enable individuals to develop oral communication and leadership skills.2nd & 4th Thurs, Gosford Bowling Club


Special Interest Central Coast

Amateur Radio Club Do you wish to join the world wide hobby of Amatuer Radio? Dandaloo St, Kariong Saturdays 11am to 4pm


CCLC Bridge ClubDuplicate Bridge-partner

not required for most sessions. Details of

sessions, special events and lessons at www.cclcbridgeclub.asn.auCentral Coast Leagues

Club 12.30pm Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri Sat

1.30pm Wed 7.15pm Mon4323 3456

[email protected]

Australasian Native Orchid Society

Dedicated to the cultivation and conservation oof Aust Native Orchids. 2nd Wed, Narara Community Centre, 2 Pandala Rd Narara - 8pm

4340 5157

Central Coast Handweavers,

Spinners and Textile Arts Guild

Spinning and weaving, patchwork and quilting felting and other fi bre and fabric crafts - Workshops and Community quiting bees - Day and Night Groups

4325 4743www.centralcoasthsguild.org.au

Central Coast Campus Friends Inc

Promotes post school learning to improve life for individuals and the Central Coast community: Advocacy, Dinners, Discussions, Speakers, Awards, Newsletters and Special Projects


Gosford Business Improvement DistrictGBID aims to make Gosford a safer, cleaner, commercially vibrant, attractive regional city through regular festivals and events, mthly markets, beautifi cation and business retention projects.Markets held 2nd Sat & seasonal events throughout the year. 200 Mann St Gosford


Indoor Bowls Mixed Social

Central Coast Leagues Club - 5 sessions weekly

4363 2360 43686811

Women’s GroupsGirl Guides

The largest female organisation in the World.Women 18 + needed for leadership & admin roles. Make a contribution to the young women of tomorrow, share your skills and make new friends. No previous experience required, full training available.

4328 3247

Gosford RSL Ladies Indoor Bowls

Wanted Women to join our social indoor bowls

Frid 10am - 2pm RSL Club4344 5812

0412 773 441

Gosford RSLSub-Branch

Women’s Auxiliary For women over 18 years.

We raise money for the welfare of veterans and their families. RSL Club West Gosford 4th Mon 2pm

4323 7336

Inner Wheel Club of Gosford North

Women making a difference with friendship, personal service and international understanding. Social activities combined with fund raising for local, national and international projects. 2nd Wed 7pm Phillip House Kariong

[email protected] 7176

Inner Wheel Club of Terrigal

We are part of an International Women’s organisation, sharing friendship, social activities, as well as fundraising for local, national and international projects.2nd Tues, 7pm Terrigal Rotary Hall, Duffy Road Terrigal.


Soroptimist International

SI is a dynamic organisation for professional and business women, through advocacy, awareness and action. 2nd Thur 6:45pm - Breakers Country Club, Dover Rd Wamberal

[email protected] 4367 6331

Kincumber View ClubFor ladies looking for a place to make friends.4th Tues Davistown RSL Club 11am Interesting speakers & a delicious lunch, bus trips, movie days, luncheons and home functions.

4369 7363

Terrigal View ClubLuncheon meeting followed by a guest speaker 1st Wed, other activities, outings and functions monthly, visitors welcomeBreakers Club Dover Rd Wamberal

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- February 12, 2013 - Coast Community News

Not for Profit Organisations Directory


The Gosford DiaryThe Gosford DiaryThe Gosford DiaryThe Gosford DiaryIf you’ve got something happening in Gosford LGA area over the next few weeks, let us know

about it and we’ll list it here for you, for free. Contact details are on page 2.

For events in post code areas 2250, 2260 and 2251 -

See the Peninsula News for events in post code areas 2256 & 2257 and the Wyong Regional Chronicle for events in post code areas

2258, 2259, 2261, 2262 & 2263

Tuesday Feb 12Fully Music afterschool

workshop, Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre, 3:45-5pm

Central Coast Art Society Paint Out, Copacabana Surf Club

Wednesday Feb 13Draft Gosford Coastal

lagoons Coastal Zone Management Study community information session, Avoca SLSC 6-8pm

Thursday Feb 14Valentine’s DayYouth Arts Warehouse

Street Art program begins, Gosford, 4-6pm

Friday Feb 15It’s Academic, isn’t it?

opening exhibition, The Arts Barn, Kariong, 6:30pm

Blues Angels performance, Avoca Beach Hotel, 8pm-11:30pm

Indian Dance afterschool workshop, Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre, 3:45pm-4:45pm

Registrations for Mics for Choirs Workshop close, 5pm, Green Point Community Centre

The Ten Saxes, Laycock St Theatre, 8pm

Show me the Magic, the Adventures of Don McAlpine, Central Coast premier, Avoca Beach Picture Theatre, 7:30pm

Saturday Feb 16Songs and Blues at the

Conservatorium, Central Coast Conservatorium, 8pm

Dusty Springfi eld-Tom Jones by Jacques Renay, Laycock St Theatre, 8pm

Sunday Feb 17Bambara Mini Festival,

The Rhythm Hut, 2pm-7pmFellowship of Australian

Writers, Gosford Hotel, 10am

Bambara Free Rally Concert, The Rhythm Hut, 2pm-7pm

Central Coast Jazz League concert, Central Coast Leagues Club, freeMonday Feb 18

Triple P 2-8 Years Group Program, Kariong Neighbourhood Centre, 7pm-9pm, Free

Cancer Information and Support Society, Arts and Crafts Centre, Henry Kendall Gardens,

Wyoming, 7pm

Tuesday Feb 19Youth Arts Warehouse

Place Mind Play program begins, Gosford, 4-6pm

Central Coast Art Society Paint Out, Cochrone Lagoon, MacMasters Beach

Wednesday Feb 20Gosford City Chamber

of Commerce luncheon, Quality Inn, The Willows, North Gosford, 12:15pm-2pm

Morning Melodies, Laycock St Theatre, 11am

Thursday Feb 21Erina Chamber of

Commerce Luncheon, Impact Centre, Erina, 12pm-2pm

Friday Feb 22Tuba Skinny

performance, Kantara House, 7pm

Mics for Choirs, Green Point Community centre, 10:15am-12:15pm

Uniting Productions, Uniting Church Hall, Gosford, 7:30pm

Blues surprise, Avoca Beach Hotel, 8pm

For FITNESS, FUN and FRIENDSHIPGOSFORD SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCERShold a regular class every Wednesday from 7 to 10pm at the

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In previous years, students had to pay separately to participate in musical theory classes and each ensemble they wished to join, however, now they pay a single fee for both.

This will allow a student to not only gain musicianship skills but will also give them the benefi t of being able to join as many ensemble performance groups as they like without adding strain to the family budget.

The new fee structure was based on a similar model adopted at the Wollongong Conservatorium in 2010.

The overriding sentiment to the new fee structure was that it would

create opportunities for participating students that may have been fi nancially unattainable in the past.

Musical theory classes have also been expanded and diversifi ed this year to enable students to participate in lessons more relevant to their individual needs.

Rewritten by head of musicianship Mr Phillip Rutherford, the newly named Musicianship course now incorporates Australian Music Examinations Board (AMEB) course requirements as well as additional subject areas and HSC support classes to offer even more comprehensive learning for

students of music.Students who have

concentrated solely on musical theory classes to support their instrument lessons in the past now have access to group performance opportunities that may have been out of reach before the changes were implemented.

Premier ensembles include a range of new additions such as the Central Coast Symphonic Wind Ensemble, the Central Coast Stage Band, Katandra Voices, the Central Coast Children’s Choir and a yet-to-be-named Central Coast Rock Group.

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Conservatorium artistic director Mr Patrick Brennan said, “Premier ensembles offer immense value to music students as they provide a forum for social interaction and team building as well as facilitating the opportunity to learn important performance skills within a nurturing group environment”.

“I believe our new fee structure, together with a range of new programs on offer, will make learning music more accessible to more people on the Central Coast.

“It will also produce better educational and social outcomes for all Central Coast Conservatorium students.”


Phaedra Pym, A Way With Words

Conservatorium improves fee structure

The Central Coast Conservatorium at Gosford has changed its structure to give students access to a broader range of options and performance opportunities.

Formed in in 2009, Tuba Skinny has evolved from a loose collection of street musicians into a solid ensemble dedicated to bringing the traditional New Orleans sound to audiences around the world.

Drawing on a wide range of musical infl uences from spirituals to Depression-era blues, to ragtime to traditional jazz, their sound evokes the rich musical

heritage of their New Orleans home.

The band has gained a loyal following through their distinctive sound, their commitment to reviving long-lost songs, and their barnstorming live performances.

Email, 24 Jan 2013Ylenna Zajec, Earth

Central

Tuba Skinny at Kantara

New Orleans band Tuba Skinny will perform at Kantara House on Friday, February 22.

Fractal Bliss consists of various types of fractals which are graphical representations of various types of mathematical formulas.

“The exhibition consists of most of my award winning

art and new art,” said Mr Hurley.

“There will be a slide show on a computer screen of all art from the very beginning and a couple of fl y throughs,” he said.

Mr Hurley is a self-

taught artist who has had work displayed at various galleries around Sydney and has won awards including Photo of the Year at a Sydney camera club.

Email, 24 Jan 2013Len Hurley, Buff Point

Art exhibition to show fractals

Buff Point resident Len Hurley will have his collection of digital art exhibited at Gosford Regional gallery from Friday, February 8, to Wednesday, February 27.

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University of New-castle presence to the Gosford CBD has been signed by the NSW Government’s Central Coast Re-gional Development Corporation (CCRDC) and the University.

The Central Coast region’s proportion of 25 to 34 year olds with a Bachelor degree is approximately 15%, falling below the national average of 27%.

“The presence of the University of Newcastle in Gosford would be a positive move toward offering more tertiary education options for local residents,” said Minister for the Central Coast, Mr Chris Hartcher.

“Research commissioned by the Central Coast Regional Development Corporation indicated that extending higher education on the Central Coast could lead to a boost in participation in university study in the region.

“The need for a university presence in the Gosford CBD has also been clearly identifi ed by the community and is refl ected in research developed as part of the Gosford City Centre Masterplan.

“This is an important step forward in the ongoing revitalisation of Gosford.

“A university presence can have a hugely positive impact on a community, bringing an economic and social boost to surrounding areas,” said Mr Hartcher.

University of Newcastle vice-chancellor Professor Caroline McMillen said building a highly skilled

workforce through quality education was a priority for the University.

“An important focus for the University is to provide more opportunities for people from all walks of life with ability and determination to enter and succeed in higher education,” Professor McMillen said.

“Through the presence in Gosford, the University will offer enabling courses that prepare students to thrive at university.

“The preparatory courses will be targeted to meet skills gaps in the region to ensure the University’s Gosford presence contributes to the economic and social development of the Central Coast.

“Contributing to the region’s growth and development, the University

will also participate in a ‘research and innovation hub’ where our academics and postgraduate researchers can connect with local business to share ideas and foster new knowledge.

“The University has a long and demonstrated commitment to providing fi rst-rate education to communities on the Central Coast through our campus at Ourimbah.

“We are delighted to be building on this commitment through the establishment of a presence in Gosford,” said Professor McMillen.

Gosford Council mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna has also welcomed the announcement and said establishing a university presence in the city centre will go a long way to revitalising Gosford as the

capital of the Central Coast.“A university campus in

the heart of Gosford will be a key driver for economic growth and vitality within the Gosford CBD and as such for the Central Coast as a whole.

“A university presence will bring people and dollars into the city, attract business and investment and go a long way in helping re-establish Gosford as our regional capital,” said mayor Cr McKinna.

The mayor said greater opportunities for higher education at a local level would also help to keep young people in our area and assist in preventing the ‘brain drain’ to the big cities.

“Evidence suggests that the Central Coast can not only support another university campus but

would in fact benefi t from one.

“Increased avenues for participation in tertiary education will help to lift our local levels of higher education in line with those around the state.

“Creating greater opportunities for higher education and training will also help to broaden our local skill base and keep our kids on the Coast.

“This is a fantastic initiative between CCRDC and the University of Newcastle and I look forward to seeing this agreement activate our City’s heart,” said mayor Cr McKinna.

The Federal Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill said the benefi ts for Gosford would be signifi cant.

“There will be more

reap the rewards of more people wanting to live, eat and socialise in and around the Gosford CBD.

“It is exciting that the University of Newcastle has identifi ed the potential of Gosford to expand.

“I would especially like to thank Professor Caroline McMillen for working closely with many local stakeholders to achieve this agreement.

“The Ourimbah Campus is a great success story.

“It would be fantastic for Gosford to follow suit.”

Ms O’Neill said data released by the Gillard Government proved there was a growing appetite for tertiary education on the Central Coast.

“Between 2007 and 2011 there has been a 24.5% increase in the number of students from the Robertson electorate enrolled in an undergraduate degree.

“Census data shows a whopping 50% jump in the number of Central Coast students enrolled in a higher education course of some kind,” added Ms O’Neill.

Gosford Council is currently working with CCRDC on location options for the university, one of which is the town centre redevelopment.


Peter McCabe, Offi ce of Deborah O’Neill MP


Gosford Council MediaMedia Release,

17 Jan 2013Caroline Hutcherson,

Offi ce of Chris Hartcher MP

Offi cials at the announcement of the Memorandum of Understanding


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The evening also paid tribute to other members of the Wyong Shire community who have aided others through a service.

Guests heard that, over the past 12 years, Ms Pennings was responsible for obtaining almost $1 million in grants to help the community.

Ms Penning’s work has included driving roles with Coastcare The Entrance North, the Tuggerah Lakes Estuary, Coastline and Flood Plain Management Committee, The Entrance Community Precinct Committee, The Entrance North Progress Association and Wycare.

Ms Pennings has also volunteered her

time for many other community causes including the Wyong Shire Community Nursery, Tuggerah Lakes Reserve Trust, Wycare-CEN Liaison Committee, Landcare, the steering committee for Empowering Aboriginal Women and Wyong Shire Council’s Vision Committee.

Last year Marlene was included on the Hidden Treasures Honour Roll, organised by the NSW Department of Primary Industries to highlight the work of outstanding volunteers in regional and rural areas.

Wyong Shire Council’s Australia Day award for a Business Person went to Mr Don Dagger.

The Community

Volunteer Award went to Mr Allen Currie and the Youth of the Year award went to Ms Rachel Davis.

Other winners included Brackets and Jam event stalwart Ms Julie Smith in the Arts and Culture division, martial artist Mr John Gill in the Sportsperson of the Year category, Mr Tim Silverwood from the Take 3-A Clean Beach Initiative won the Environment Award and both the Central Coast Outreach Service and TNC Lakes Food Care shared the honours for outstanding Community service organisation.


Wyong Council Media

Ms Marlene Pennings of The Entrance North was named Wyong Shire’s Citizen of the Year at the Wyong Council Civic Centre on Thursday, January 24.


Mr Hartcher has instead called on the Federal Members for Dobell and Robertson to support the joint approach of the NSW Government to boost effi ciency at Sydney Airport.

“The NSW Government does not support a second airport in the Sydney basin whether it’s Wilton, Badgerys Creek or the Central Coast,” said Mr Hartcher.

“We will not support a proposal that dumps aircraft noise onthe families of theCentral Coast.

“The NSW Government announced plans late last year

to increase capacity at Sydney Airport toboost effi ciency.

“While Sydney Airport is a matter for the Commonwealth, we want to see maximum effi ciency achieved at the facility because the economy of NSW depends on it.

“The NSW Government has written to the Federal Government proposing a joint approach addressing aviation capacity and operational improvements.

“The NSW Government does not support an airport on the

Central Coast which is why we need to ensure the existing Sydney Airport asset is being fully utilised,” saidMr Hartcher.


Caroline Hutcherson,Offi ce of Chris Hartcher MP

Minister for the Central Coast Mr Chris Hartcher has rejected a proposal to build an airport on the Central Coast, including a proposed site at Bushells Ridge in Wyong Shire.

Central Coast airport ruled outMs Marlene Pennings and mayor Cr Doug Eaton

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Gosford Council has defended its removal of a number of Brush Box trees along the northern footway of Uligandi St as part of the construction of the shared footpath and cycleway between Woy Woy and Ettalong.

Council’s project offi cer Mr David Medcalf said the path was a continuation of the cycleway constructed from the Woy Woy Town Centre, along the Woy Woy

Foreshore Reserve through to McMasters Rd Reserve, funded by the Department of Planning under the NSW Coastline Cycleway Program.

Further funding has allowed the off-road pathway to continue south along Blackwall Rd, via Memorial Ave, Barrenjoey Rd, Uligandi St and then east to the existing shared pathway at The Esplanade, Ettalong.

“Various options were investigated for the Uligandi St

alignment, including locating the pathway in the roadway as a separated shared pathway,” said Mr Medcalf.

“However, these options would have seriously impacted traffi c fl ow, resident kerbside parking, bus zones and drop off areas associated with the Ettalong Beach Primary School as well as the existing pedestrian crossing.

“In addition to this, an alternative route in surrounding streets was also investigated, however, the

adjoining streets all contained many more trees than the northern side of Uligandi St.

“Therefore, it was recommended that the proposed shared pathway be constructed along the Uligandi St northern footway.

“Negotiations with the school allowed the planting of trees within their grounds particularly along the Uligandi St road boundary.

“They agreed that if the Brush Box trees along the northern footway of Uligandi St were

removed as part of the shared pathway construction then the school would welcome advanced specimens of the same tree to be planted within the school grounds along the same road boundary.

“Replacement trees were planted within the school grounds at the beginning of summer 2012 which, as they grow, will gradually reinstate the streetscape,” said Mr Medcalf.

Media Statement, 31 Jan 2013David Medcalf, Gosford Council

Council defends tree removal

Gosford Council did not extract ground water during the drought on the Peninsula in the last six months of last year.

The reason was not a desire to maintain the water table but because “upgrade works are currently under way at the Woy Woy Groundwater Treatment Plant”, according to council’s water and sewer operations manager Mr Michael Redrup.

In the six months July to December, only 248.8mm of rain had fallen on the Peninsula, less than half the average of 504.4mm


rainfall declining across the region by between 33.3 per cent (one third) and 38.2 per cent, “the total storage situation actually improved by 5.5 per cent”.

He said this was a result of water transferred through the “missing link” pipeline between Mardi and Mangrove Creek Dam.

“Council is aware that the Gosford region has been experiencing below average rainfall,” said Mr Redrup.

“Council’s Water and Sewer Directorate doesn’t maintain rainfall records for the Peninsula,


In the last 12 months Somersby Water Treatment Plant has had 1212mm of rainfall compared to 1929mm the previous year, down 37.2 per cent.

Mardi Water Treatment Plant had 1141mm of rainfall compared to 1846 the previous year, down 38.2 per cent.

Mangrove Creek Dam had 843mm of rainfall compared to 1264 the previous year, down 33.3 per cent.


In comparison, between 10 to 20 years ago, daily water demand for the Gosford region during January was over 100 million litres.

The Peninsula currently comprises around 30 per cent of total water demand across the Gosford region, he said.

“Council closely monitors total water storage over time and has developed demand management strategies to reduce historical demand,” said Mr Redrup.

“We have also commissioned

situation actually improved by 5.5 per cent as a result of the transfers available following completion of the Mardi to Mangrove Link (12,446 ML has been transferred for the year to date),” he said.

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Gosford Council did not extract ground water during the drought on the Peninsula in the last six months of lastyear.

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rainfall declining across the region by between 33.3 per cent (one third) and 38.2 per cent, “the total storagesituation actually improved by 5.5


In the last 12 months Somersby Water Treatment Plant has had


In comparison, between 10 to 20years ago, daily water demand for the Gosford region during January

No groundwater extracted during drought

Pittman notches 22nd win t E t t i t C t

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“I beat a very talented fi ghter every single round, I’m happy to be back in the ring and back in the limelight.”







Dr Lewis deemed the cut

wouldn’t trouble Pittman signifi cantly and the action resumed, with Pittman continuing on where he had left off, dominating Awad.










He was hurt on several occasions throughout the fi ght, however, he continually called Pittman into the fray and he gave his

all.Pittman’s manager, Dean

Singelton said he believed it was the best fi ght he has ever seen from his long time charge and if the reaction from the boxing community ringside was any indication, so too do many good judges.

“I have been overwhelmed by the reaction of Jamie’s win,” Singleton said.


“This is from people who

have seen him develop from a kid into an Olympian, people who are better judges than me.




Email, 5 Feb 2013Sheldon Kidd, Narara

East Gosford boxer hascomprehensive win in Sydney

Central Coast professional boxer Jamie “Mr Business” Pittman made a successful return to the ring after more than a 12 month layoff with a convincing win against Zac “Shaker” Awad, in a

bout held at the Sydney Entertainment Centre on Wednesday, January 30, on the undercard to the Geale-Mundine fi ght.

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A brace from Daniel McBreen

on his return from suspension secured the Central Coast Mariners with three vital Hyundai A-League points against Western Sydney Wanderers on Sunday, January 6.

McBreen netted in the 41st minute and again deep into added time nearing the end of the contest to ensure Graham Arnold’s men consolidated their place atop the A-League standings with a 2-0 triumph.

Parramatta Stadium was packed with 16,387 vociferous fans for the early evening kick-off and the two teams didn’t disappoint the masses, putting on a superb show of attacking and enterprising football despite the hot conditions.

The fi rst 45 provided enthralling action for the strong crowd to savour, with the fi rst shot of the game coming from the boot of Jason Trifi ro.

Trifi ro was later sent off for picking up two yellow cards.

McBreen and Pedj Bojic both missed the target with diffi cult chances soon after before Japanese creative Shinji Ono nearly crafted an opportunity for Joey Gibbs with an incisive pass from the right side.

Ono’s delightful delivery just missed the onrushing Gibbs in the Mariners’ penalty box.

Wearing the captain’s

armband for the second match in a row, Michael McGlinchey was looking dangerous for the yellow and navy and the New Zealand international midfi elder nearly handed his team the lead in the 37th minute.

After breaking down the right, McGlinchey cracked a shot from the edge of the area centimetres past Ante Covic’s right post.

Just four minutes later, the competition’s top goal-getter, McBreen, fi red home his 11th goal of the campaign.

Combining intelligently with Adam Kwasnik, McBreen weaved his way through the Wanderers’ defence before sending a clinical fi nish beyond Covic.

Tony Popovic’s team returned from the sheds after the interval clearly motivated to prove themselves against the A-League’s top-placed team and, to their credit, the home side managed to make a number of forays into the Mariners’ fi nal third.

Ono went close just fi ve minutes after the restart, his ferocious effort from close range blocked away by the perfectly position Bojic on the goal line.

But the men from ‘Wanderland’ were reduced to 10 in the 54th minute when referee Chris Beath sent Trifi ro for an early bath following a dangerous foul on Nick Montgomery, making their task of overturning the one-goal defi cit a more

diffi cult proposition.Arnold introduced Bernie

Ibini into the match for Kwasnik with 30 minutes remaining and instantly Ibini nearly helped Central Coast double their advantage.

Ibini’s endeavour helped fashion a chance for McBreen, however, the former Falkirk striker’s shot was defl ected away for a corner.

The game was beginning to stretch considerably with Wanderers hunting for an equaliser and Arnold’s team seeking to punish the red and blacks for sending too many men forward.

Despite creating a series of half chances to restore parity to the clash, Popovic’s men couldn’t manage to

force Coast custodian Mathew Ryan into a save of any remarkable note, with their fi nishing in front of the red and black bloc letting them down.

Deep into injury time, McBreen made the most of an opportunity that fell kindly into his path, sending a curling left foot shot beyond a Covic for his 12th goal of what is proving to be a remarkable season for the 35-year-old.

The victory over Wanderers consolidated Central Coast’s place atop the Hyundai A-League table, generating a four-point buffer over second-placed Adelaide United.

Central Coast Mariners play their next match

away to Melbourne Victory on Saturday, January 112, at Aurora Stadium, Launceston.

The team returns to Bluetongue Stadium on Saturday, January 19, against Newcastle Jets.

Western Sydney Wanderers 0

Central Coast Mariners 2 (McBreen 41’, 90+5’)

Parramatta Stadium, Parramatta

Western Sydney Wanderers: 1. Ante Covic (Gk), 2. Shannon Cole (15. Reece Caira 80’), 4. Nikolai Topor-Stanley (c), 6. Jerome Polenz, 10. Aaron Mooy, 13. Joseph Gibbs (7. Labinot Haliti 67’), 14. Kwabena Appiah-Kubi (11. Tarek Elrich 67’), 18. Iacopo La Rocca, 19. Mark Bridge, 21. Shinji Ono, 23. Jason Trifi ro

Substitutes not used: 20. Jerrad Tyson (Gk)

Yellow cards: Polenz, Trifi ro x2, La Rocca

Red cards: Trifi roCentral Coast

Mariners: 1. Mathew Ryan (Gk), 2. Daniel McBreen, 3. Joshua Rose, 4. Pedj Bojic, 5. Zachary Anderson, 11. Oliver Bozanic (13. Brent Griffi ths 90’), 14. Michael McGlinchey (c), 16. Trent Sainsbury, 18. Nick Montgomery (7. John Hutchinson 75’), 21. Mile Sterjovski, 23. Adam Kwasnik (9. Bernie Ibini 62’)

Substitutes not used: 20. Justin Pasfi eld (Gk)

Yellow cards: Sainsbury, Bojic, Montgomery

Red cards: Nil Attendance: 16,387Referee: Chris Beath

Mariners extend their lead at the top

by Central Coast Mariners mediaPhoto: Geoff Turner

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The annual Gosford City

Australia Day Community Awards ceremony was held at the Erina Centre on Saturday, January 19, which saw two local sportspeople and one local sporting o r g a n i s a t i o n recognised.

Liesl Tesch was awarded Citizen of the Year for her contribution to the sporting sector while Rebecca Bennet was awarded the Sport award for achieving great results in her chosen fi eld of physical culture.

Umina Surf Life Saving Club won the Volunteer (group) award for providing crucial surf lifesaving services to the community for the past 53 years.

Mayor of Gosford Cr Lawrie McKinna congratulated all winners and nominees at this year’s event.

“Nominees across all categories in this year’s Awards have worked hard for causes they believe in which have signifi cantly contributed to our local community.

“These Awards give us a chance to say thank you

for making Gosford City a better place to live and work and let them (the nominees) know their hard work and passion has not gone unnoticed,” said mayor Cr McKinna.

Featuring young local performers and proceeded over by Gosford City Town Crier Mr Stephen Clarke as Master of Ceremonies, the Awards have become an integral event on the

Gosford City calendar.Australia Day Committee

chairman Cr Jim Macfadyen said winners at this year’s Awards excelled in their respective fi elds.

“Judging is always a diffi cult task for the Panel as so many people have done so much.

“Winners of the 2013 Australia Day Community Awards have helped to enrich our community in a

number of ways and this is a small way the citizens of Gosford City can say thank you,” said Cr Macfadyen.

Nominations for Sport were Rebecca Bennett, Liesl Tesch and Laura Vilensky and nominations for Volunteer (Group) were Peninsula Women’s Health Centre Volunteers, Matcham Public Hall and Umina Surf Life Saving Club.

Community recognises sportsmanship

by Gosford Council Media

2013 Category Winners (L-R) Brad Cardis representing Avoca Beachside Markets (Community Event), Rebecca Bennett (Sport), Rhys Zorro (Youth), Gosford City Australia Day Committee chairman Cr Jim Macfadyen, Liesl Tesch (2013 Gosford City Citizen of the Year), Gosford mayor CrLawrie McKinna, Pauline Wright (Volunteer – Individual), Jason van Genderen (Arts, Culture and Entertainment)

and Christine Lavers representing Umina Beach Surf Life Saving Club (Volunteer – Group)

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While the crowd that showed up for the mid-week clash against the Phoenix was well below the Mariners’ season average, it was high for a non-weekend match and the supporters in attendance saw Central Coast extend its lead at the top of the Hyundai

A-League, albeit potentially temporarily, to six points.

The yellow and navy looked dangerous from the get go, especially when attacking from wider areas of the pitch where they are typically clinical.

Ibini, Joshua Rose and Pedj Bojic were the three

danger men of the opening stages however there were no clear-cut chances in the fi rst 20 minutes of play.

McBreen created the fi rst opportunity of the half with a shot from the edge of the box.

The outstretched right palm of Phoenix custodian Mark Paston denied the A-League’s leading goal-getter.

A controversial hand ball appeal was a talking point of the fi rst half as an Ibini cross seemed to strike the arm of Phoenix defender Ian Hogg in his own box.

Appeals from Mariners’ players and fans were waved away by referee Kris Griffi ths-Jones.

Ibini continued to work hard and deservedly opened the scoring in the 30th minute after some tenacious build-up play was aided by some sloppy Wellington defending.

Mile Sterjovski was instrumental in the match and it was the former LOSC Lille man who provided the pass that found Rose on the left edge of the area.

Rose then looked to cross the ball to a charging Ibini but his pass took a detour, hitting Hogg and ricocheting off Paston to fi nally fall in the possession of Ibini who fi nished comfortably from close range.

Ibini’s fi rst goal seemed to open up the match with several more chances falling to the Mariners before referee Griffi ths-Jones called time on an

entertaining fi rst 45.The home side came out

in the second half eager to extend their advantage over a Wellington team that has historically struggled to secure positive results at Gosford.

After plenty of near-misses in front of goal, the killer blow for Phoenix came from Mariners’ skipper Hutchinson who positioned himself perfectly in the box to belt home a pin-point cross by the red hot Sterjovski 65 minutes in.

Hutchinson’s strike wasn’t the end for the Mariners as McBreen, the league’s top scorer, drifted into the six-yard box

unmarked to head home his 15th goal of the season and the Mariners’ third of the night with just over 20 minutes remaining.

The Mariners made it four in the 86th minute with Ibini claiming his brace.

Running on to a clever through-ball from McBreen, Ibini made no mistake with a classy and powerful fi nish at the Yellow Army end.

Four minutes later the net was rattled for the fi fth and fi nal time by ‘super sub’ Duke who ran into plenty of space before confi dently sliding the ball beyond the frustrated Paston.

The dominant home victory extended the

Mariners’ unbeaten run to seven matches, and maintained the team’s undefeated record at their fortress, Bluetongue Stadium, this season.

In nine Hyundai A-League matches in Gosford this campaign the yellow and navy have collected 25 points from the 27 on offer.

Central Coast Mariners play their next Hyundai A-League match away to Perth Glory, before returning to Bluetongue Stadium for three games in the space of seven days.

Media Release, 7 Feb 2013Central Coast Mariners

Mariners’ second half was a class actCentral Coast Mariners produced a polished performance to

dismantle Wellington Phoenix 5-0 at Bluetongue Stadium on Thursday, February 7, with a brace to Bernie Ibini and goals to

John Hutchinson, Daniel McBreen and substitute Mitchell Duke doing the damage in front of 6,774 fans.

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Ciaran Simmonds (U12) from Kariong and Matt Cahill (U13) from Green Point represented the Central Coast-NNSW state futsal team at the recent National Championships in Windsor and were selected from over 150 players in each age group.

Matt’s team were the eventual winners of the Nationals in their age group.

Both boys are relatively new to futsal and have only played at representative

level for one season.Ciaran and Matt both

started playing in the local futsal competition at Erina High School run by Tony Gerasimou of Central Coast Futsal.

The boys joined the futsal academy headed by Tony and, with the support from NNSW Hunter Futsal Strikers, were able to compete in a representative program over the summer months and gain selection in

the State team to compete at the Nationals.

Futsal is an indoor version of outdoor soccer played on a 30 by 15 metre hard surface pitch.

It is a fi ve aside game played at a fast pace with the game teaching ball control, slick passing, quick reaction and shooting.

Email, 5 Feb 2013Tony Gerasimou, Central

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Simmonds and Cahill to play Futsal for Australia

Two local futsal players who are part of the Central Coast Futsal Club at Erina will represent Australia in Malaysia and Spain in November.

Ciaran Simmons Matt Cahill

The U14s Little Athletics Team Challenge is a Zone and State team based point score competition across fi ve individual events (100m, 400m, 1000m, shot put, boys triple jump and girls long jump) and a Swiss medley relay (100, 200, 300, 400).

The winning Central Coast girls team comprised Paige Farrant of Gosford, Harriette Boursnell of Gosford, Elizabeth Chippendale of Gosford,

Jessica Morrice of Gosford, Heather Duffy of Tuggerah Lakes Mingara and Bethany Kranendonk of Wyong.

The Central Coast boys team, which placed fourth, comprised John Dahan of Wyong, Nathan Johnston of Tuggerah Lakes Mingara, Max Fitzgerald of Gosford, Tristan Croke of Wyong and Tyler Gunn of Gosford.

The Hunter Track Classic is a grand prix style athletics meet that showcases some of NSW’s and Australia’s

best athletes.It brought together all

components of the athletics community with events for U14s and professional athletes.

The 2013 Hunter Track Classic is part of the National Athletics Series which supports the best athletes in the country.

Email, 5 Feb 2013Mick Kranendonk, Little

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U14s win Hunter Track Classic

A female Central Coast athletics team has been declared the overall winner of the U14s Little Athletics Team Challenge at the Hunter Track Classic held at the Hunter Sports Centre in

Newcastle recently.

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Gosford Council has received $33,960 in

funding for the restoration of estuarine wetlands associated with Brisbane Water.

“The NSW Government is enhancing marine habitats across NSW through Habitat Action Grants”, said Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein.

“The rehabilitation of these habitats will provide long-term sustainability of native fi sh stocks and benefi t recreational fi shermen.

“Also, the fi sh habitat projects will improve the health of the recreational fi shing areas across NSW, many of which are in popular fi shing spots.

This project is funded through the Recreational Fishing Trust and funds accumulated through the sale of recreational fi shing licences are placed in this trust,” Mr Holstein said.

The project is expected to enhance fi sh habitat in

fi ve high priority estuarine wetlands on land associated with the Brisbane Water estuary through weed control including Weeds of National Signifi cance (WONS) asparagus weeds and lantana, and riparian fencing to promote natural regeneration in

the Hawkesbury Nepean catchment area.

The Minister for Small Business and Minister for Primary Industries Ms Katrina Hodgkinson said the NSW Government was committed to improving aquatic habitats across NSW and ensuring the

sustainability of fi sh stocks now and in the future.

“Essential works in these aquatic habitats will also improve recreational fi shing in the area,” she said.

Media Release, 4 Feb 2013Member for Gosford

Chris Holstein

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Monkeys placed second in the U19 event while teams from MacMasters Beach and Terrigal contested the Open Men’s event.

The Avoca Beach Zeniths competed in the Open Women’s event and the Avoca Beach Silver Tails contested the Masters 180 Men’s event.

The event was the culmination of 28 events held across Australia with over 400 crews from over 100 surf lifesaving clubs competing for individual glory as well as a state versus state series of races.

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Navy Australian Open surf boat races completed

Five surf boat crews from the Gosford area participated in Australia’s biggest surf boat racing event, The Navy Australian

Open, from Friday, February 8, to Sunday, February 10, at Stockton Beach in Newcastle.

Avoca Beach Grease Monkeys Under 19 men in action in the fi nals at the Navy Australian Open at Stockton, Newcastle

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