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Mr Hazzard said the Central Coast Regional Development Corporation would continue to pursue plans to rezone land for commercial, recreation, entertainment and tourism facilities on public land adjoining the existing Gosford CBD and extending towards the waterfront.

He said Stage One of The Landing at Gosford project would have signifi cant public benefi ts and was being supported by Gosford Council.

“Stage One proposes a range of community facilities including a much-needed regional performing arts and conference centre, a new restaurant and cafe precinct for the Gosford Breakwater area, a civic park and foreshore boardwalk, and a new pool and indoor recreation centre,” Mr Hazzard said.

“There is also a proposal for a new hotel, and three commercial offi ce buildings which have the potential to

generate signifi cant new employment opportunities on the Central Coast.

“These elements of the proposal are consistent with the masterplan for the precinct which was prepared in 2010 by Gosford Council and the NSW Government and received strong community support.

“Furthermore, this land is already in public ownership.”

A proposal to rezone 52 hectares of land and water along the waterfront and list the precinct as a State signifi cant site attracted strong community interest when it was publicly exhibited earlier this year, including more than 650 submissions and a 3000-signature petition.

Mr Hazzard said the majority of public objections related to stages two and three, including a proposal for six residential fi nger wharves extending up to 110m into the Brisbane Water.

“It is clear that the community has serious concerns about the loss of

public open space along the waterfront, visual and amenity impacts, building heights and traffi c issues,” Mr Hazzard said.

“In light of the strong community concerns, the CCRDC will not be proceeding with its proposal to rezone land for Stages two and three at this stage, and is currently preparing a response to submissions and a revised proposal to rezone only the land for Stage one.

“The community will have an opportunity to review this revised proposal once it is submitted to the Department of Planning and Infrastructure.

“There will need to be substantial further investigations and studies into the development potential of the remaining land along the foreshore, before any rezoning proposal is considered,” Mr Hazzard said.

Media Release, 19 Apr 2012

Brad Hazzard, Minister for Planning and Infrastructure

Minister Hazzard to progress Stage 1 of The Landing

Minister for Planning and Infrastructure Mr Brad Hazzard has confi rmed his commitment to progress plans for the initial stage of development for the Gosford waterfront precinct.

Stage 1Stage 1

Stage 2Stage 2

Stage 3Stage 3

1 - Regional Performing Arts and Conference Centre (RPACC)

1a - Anzac MemorialPark

1b - Performance Park

2 - Baker Street (shared zone)

3 - Existing Iguana Joe's

5 - Indoor Pool Recreation Centre

10 - Offi ce Buildings

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10b - Centre Building

10c - South Building

10d - Live / Work Apartments

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11a - Restaurant & Cafe Precinct

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12 - Ferry Wharf

15 - Hotel

16 - Gosford City Park

16a - Water Play Area

16b - Regional Playground

16c - Kick-about Area

16d - Rotary Garden

19 - Existing Bluetongue Stadium

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Aboriginal & Torres Strait

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

Problems,

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 rejected a proposal for a seniors housing and aged care facility, with 126 units, at Empire Bay.

The council has resolved that the planning proposal was inconsistent with a number of Council policies and plans including the State Environment Planning Policy, Community Strategic Plan-Gosford 2025 and Biodiversity Strategy.

Council also decided to write to the Minister for Mental Health and Ageing Mr Mark Butler, parliamentary secretary for Health and Ageing Ms Catherine King and Minister for Ageing and Disability Services Mr Andrew Constance regarding the exceptionally high costs involving the provision of residential care for older people.

It will urge the government to create incentives to make it fi nancially viable for developers to provide this form of housing in urban areas.

The matter was considered by Council at its meeting of Tuesday, February 14, only to be deferred to the meeting held Tuesday, April 3.

In a report prepared by the council’s environment and planning directorate the planning proposal was described as inconsistent with the general and specifi c aims of State Environment Planning Policy No 19-Bushland in Urban Areas as the site, located at Lot 1 Empire Bay Dr, was covered by large, mature forest scale trees that exhibited an open forest structure.

“This vegetation provides habitat for a range of threatened and non threatened fauna species.

“Any proposed aged care facility would result in extensive tree and habitat loss.

“The value of the bushland has been weighed up against the social and economic values and it is considered that given the above environmental concerns, other locations that are more centrally located to town and village centres should be considered for this land use.”

The planning proposal was also contrary, according to Council staff, to the intent of the State Environment Planning Policy as residents would need to have facilities to access shops, banks, community services, recreation facilities and general practitioners.

“‘Access’ means being located not more than 400 metres from these services or from transport able to take residents to these services.

“Such access to these services or to the transport source is to be by a sealed footpath with a suitable grade.

“The nearest and only services in the immediate vicinity of the site are the general store-service station at Empire Bay which is 500 metres distant.

“There is no footpath to facilitate pedestrian access.”

Mayor Cr Laurie Maher voted against his fellow councillors and in favour of the development, using the retirement village in South Kincumber as an example of how not all retirement villages were in walking distance to shops and other facilities.

Council staff, however, stated in the report that the land was “simply not the right place”.

“The land is not even on the edge of the urban footprint as it does not adjoin an urban zone.

“In fact it is 560 metres from the urban zones of Empire Bay and 1.5 km from the urban zones of

Bensville.”“The main reason the applicant

has provided for justifi cation of this planning proposal for seniors housing at Empire Bay is the current and future lack of seniors housing on the Woy Woy Peninsula.

“This alone is not a strategic planning justifi cation for locating, what is essentially an urban use, on land that is zoned for Conservation and Scenic Protection purposes and acts as a ‘green’ buffer between settlements.

“The location of such a use

outside of the existing urban footprint is contrary to approved Council strategies such as the Community Strategic Plan and Biodiversity Strategy.”

Gosford Council Agenda ENV.28, 3 Apr 2012

Photo: Gosford Council

Council rejects seniors housing plan

National Broadband Network fi bre optic services are not expected to be available on the Peninsula for at least three and a half years, with parts of the Peninsula not getting services before July 2016 - over four years away.

Despite our front page report last issue stating that the rollout on the Peninsula starts this month, work will not actually start on the Peninsula under the fi rst three year rollout plan until September 2014 at the earliest, with work on some parts of the Peninsula not starting within three years at all, according to the NBN company website.

“We will commence work in

your area from September 2014 in phases with last work scheduled to commence in June 2015,” the website stated.

“It is estimated that the average time from work beginning to NBN services being available is 12 months.”

The Peninsula News report stated incorrectly that work in listed Peninsula areas would start between April 1 and June 30.

The report was based on a media release from the Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill, which included Gosford and other areas within her electorate where work is expected to start this month.

The media release stated that

work would start in all listed areas up to June 30, 2015.

The year was omitted from our report.

It also referred readers to the NBN website. This reference was also omitted from our report.

“We were wrong to omit these details from our report,” said Peninsula News editor Mr Mark Snell.

“These details were not included in the item I was editing,” he said.

“We ask that items submitted to Peninsula News are just about the Peninsula.

We do not cover areas beyond our own locality.

“All items submitted are vetted for relevance to our Peninsula

readers before they are forwarded to me.

“Any references to areas outside the Peninsula are removed and sections are rewritten in an attempt to ensure statements accurately refl ect plans for the Peninsula.

“In this case, our process failed and relevant details were also removed.”

Mr Snell said the media release from Ms O’Neill’s offi ce was, nevertheless, misleading in that services under the so-called “fi rst three year rollout plan” were not actually expected to be available on the Peninsula for up to four and a quarter years, and work in some parts of the Peninsula would not start within three years.

Peninsula News put in a request with Ms O’Neill’s for clarifi cation of timing of the work on the Peninsula for this edition.

No response had been received before we went to press.

“The bottom line is that, in this case, I did not apply the maxim: If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is,” said Mr Snell.

“A rollout of NBN on the Peninsula starting this month was just too good to be true.

“I did not double check the facts. “I should have.“I take full responsibility.”

Mark Snell, 13 Apr 2012Website, 13 Apr 2012

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Issue 31April 23, 2012 Your independent local newspaper - Ph: 4325 7369

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Mr Hazzard said the Central Coast Regional Development Corporation would continue to pursue plans to rezone land for commercial, recreation, entertainment and tourism facilities on public land adjoining the existing Gosford CBD and extending towards the waterfront.

He said Stage One of The Landing at Gosford project would have signifi cant public benefi ts and was being supported by Gosford Council.

“Stage One proposes a range of community facilities including a much-needed regional performing arts and conference centre, a new restaurant and cafe precinct for the Gosford Breakwater area, a civic park and foreshore boardwalk, and a new pool and indoor recreation centre,” Mr Hazzard said.

“There is also a proposal for a new hotel, and three commercial offi ce buildings which have the potential to

generate signifi cant new employment opportunities on the Central Coast.

“These elements of the proposal are consistent with the masterplan for the precinct which was prepared in 2010 by Gosford Council and the NSW Government and received strong community support.

“Furthermore, this land is already in public ownership.”

A proposal to rezone 52 hectares of land and water along the waterfront and list the precinct as a State signifi cant site attracted strong community interest when it was publicly exhibited earlier this year, including more than 650 submissions and a 3000-signature petition.

Mr Hazzard said the majority of public objections related to stages two and three, including a proposal for six residential fi nger wharves extending up to 110m into the Brisbane Water.

“It is clear that the community has serious concerns about the loss of

public open space along the waterfront, visual and amenity impacts, building heights and traffi c issues,” Mr Hazzard said.

“In light of the strong community concerns, the CCRDC will not be proceeding with its proposal to rezone land for Stages two and three at this stage, and is currently preparing a response to submissions and a revised proposal to rezone only the land for Stage one.

“The community will have an opportunity to review this revised proposal once it is submitted to the Department of Planning and Infrastructure.

“There will need to be substantial further investigations and studies into the development potential of the remaining land along the foreshore, before any rezoning proposal is considered,” Mr Hazzard said.


Brad Hazzard, Minister for Planning and Infrastructure

Minister Hazzard to progress Stage 1 of The Landing

Minister for Planning and Infrastructure Mr Brad Hazzard has confi rmed his commitment to progress plans for the initial stage of development for the Gosford waterfront precinct.

Stage 1Stage 1

Stage 2Stage 2

Stage 3Stage 3

1 - Regional Performing Arts and Conference Centre (RPACC)

1a - Anzac MemorialPark

1b - Performance Park

2 - Baker Street (shared zone)

3 - Existing Iguana Joe's

5 - Indoor Pool Recreation Centre

10 - Offi ce Buildings

10a - North Building

10b - Centre Building

10c - South Building

10d - Live / Work Apartments

11 - Gosford Wharf

11a - Restaurant & Cafe Precinct

11b - Point Park

11c - Casual Moorings

12 - Ferry Wharf

15 - Hotel

16 - Gosford City Park

16a - Water Play Area

16b - Regional Playground

16c - Kick-about Area

16d - Rotary Garden

19 - Existing Bluetongue Stadium

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“Tough Mudder”, the fi tness

event that captured the imagination of the world’s elite athletes and attracted 21,000 entrants at Phillip Island in Victoria earlier this month, was won by Berkley Vale’s own, Matt

Murphy. The “Tough Mudder” is

regarded as one of the world’s most strenuous events and forces every competitor to the absolute limit and beyond.

The course is 20 kilometres long and features 28 monster obstacles that were designed by para military personnel to challenge even the toughest on the planet.

Against international

competition, Murphy, in his Skins compression clothing won the event by a sizable margin, but still said it was the hardest event he’s entered.

“The course is grueling, it’s relentless.

“And the level of competition is the toughest you could imagine.

“To win the event is incredibly humbling”, said Murphy.

The Central Coast based extreme athlete is no stranger to these kinds of events, having won the NSW and Victorian “Tough Bloke Series” as well as the “Warrior Dash” and “Valley Stampede”.

Murphy, along with his wife Elyse, has made a lifestyle and career out of pushing himself to the edge.

He’s recently been on tour

in the U.S. looking for the hardest events the country has to offer.

He’s also recently been competing in events on the snow and going hard with the world’s best free climber, Alex Honnold, along with many other top athletes.

“I’m an everyday athlete that searches for the greatest challenges.

“I really do believe we can

do whatever we set our minds and bodies to”, said Murphy.

His Search4hurt.com website has a growing number of people following his adventure which resumes overseas after his fi lming and TV commitments are fi nished later in the year here in Australia.

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Group spokesperson Jake Cassar said “it was great to see a group of passionate locals that see the true worth of bringing back Old Sydney Town.”

At the meeting, the group discussed forming a committee, defi ning and discussing objectives, putting together a petition, having a large open community forum on the subject and getting a website started.

“It’s such an enormous shame that Old Sydney Town has been left to fall into such a state of disrepair,” said Mr Cassar.

“Everyone I speak to strongly agrees that we need to maintain our identity as a Nation and there’s no way better way of doing it than through theatre, music and historical and cultural education through entertainment.

“It seems 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 alarming state of disrepair the place had fallen into, and in trying to save the park, and particularly for the 1988 bicentennial celebrations, he called for tenders to lease the theme park.

“At that time, the Hon. Mike Cleary announced that the successful lessee, Far East Hotels and Entertainment Pty Ltd, 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 provided from 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 pursposely left to fall into disrepair to ensure that the land could be purchased at a much reduced price, which it was eventually, with the plan of a new development being put through at some stage in the future.

“The more people I speak to about bringing back Old Sydney Town and after hearing their immediate and heartfelt support and memories of the place, the clearer it becomes of how important it is to do our best to make this happen.

“We will soon launch the petition and before the Federal election next year and I, as an independent candidate, will lobby all the candidates and our current Federal Member, Deb O’Neill, to assist us in getting the support of the Government.

“I have full confi dence that we will get well over the 10, 000 petition signatures needed to have the issue tabled at Parliament, and if

it is not possible to have Old Sydney Town revamped and re-opened, then I will push for a new venue to be provided by the Government.

“I have had well over 100 emails of support from ex-Old Sydney Town staff, local business owners and others, many of who have offered their time for free to help get Old Sydney Town up and running again.

“If we can get the support of the current land owners, we could run social programs through well established local youth and employment organisations and I believe that given time, we could bring the place back to its former glory.

“I have full faith that the Central Coast would really step up and help to make this dream become a reality.

“It would be foolish to try to get Old Sydney Town up and running without acknowledging why it failed to make money in the end.

“I have had much advice from experienced ex staff and other professionals who are putting together submissions to be included with our parliamentary petition next year.

“If we can get it opened up at the same venue, I would suggest a minimum outlay for maximum results approach, and I will also suggest to only open the park on weekends at fi rst if necessary to ensure it makes a profi t and then build it up from there.

“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.

“I’m sick of seeing Australia turning into America in so many ways.

“The true story of this Country must be told again, before it is lost to our future generations of Australians,” said Cassar.

Email, 10 Apr 2012 Jake Cassar, West Gosford

Call for return of Old Sydney TownThe Bring Back Old Sydney Town group held a meeting on Monday,

April 9, that was attended by 18 people including Gosford mayor Cr Laurie Maher who came along and told the group he was there

“just to have a listen and see what was happening”.

Jake Cassar at Old Sydney Town when he was a young boy

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Volunteer Marine Rescue members from units at Botany Bay, Broken Bay Central

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Day one, (Saturday) was primarily desk top exercises held at the RMYC at Newport.

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“Camp Breakaway’s long-term lease will be honoured upon the sale of the State’s generators,” Mr Hartcher said.

“The many families who stay at Camp Breakway, as well as the facility’s small team of dedicated staff, have nothing to fear.

“In addition, we will ensure that any sale process includes provisions for the

potential purchaser to maintain or indeed enhance the existing community arrangements.

“Hysterical claims from the Opposition and the man who wishes he was a member of the Opposition, David Harris, are absolute nonsense.”


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Deborah O’Neill MP Member for Robertson

Phone: 02 4322 1922 Fax: 02 4322 2066 Email: Deborah.O’[email protected] Address: 91 Mann Street, Gosford 2250

Authorised by Deborah O’Neill, 91 Mann Street, Gosford 2250

The Gillard Labor Government has delivered an increase to the pension – the sixth pension increase since September 2009.

More than 27,900 Central Coast pensioners have received a boost to their payments to help them keep up with living costs.

Since 2009, the maximum pension rate has increased by $154 a fortnight for singles and $156 a fortnight for couples combined.

We are doing this because we know pensioners on the Coast have the least room to move in their budgets. It’s why we acted to increase the pension and reform the system, and it’s why we are boosting the pension again from May. � Singles on the maximum pension rate will

receive an increase in their pension of $6.70 a fortnight. Couples will receive an increase in their pension of $10.00 a fortnight combined. � The new maximum rate including the base rate and pension supplement, are: • $755.50 a fortnight for singles, and

•$1,139.00 a fortnight for couples combined. � From May, Labor will deliver another pension boost. We’ll give single pensioners about $338 extra per year, and couple pensioners about $510 extra per year combined. � Since our reforms in September 2009, Labor has delivered increases to the maximum pension of about $154 a fortnight for singles and about $156 a fortnight for couples combined.

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Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein said he was delighted the NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell announced the roll out of $35 million for 1424 community projects throughout the State.

“Gosford Electorate has 15 projects, ranging from $3500 to $100,000 that will receive funding,

making a great impact on the day to day lives of our communities.

“This is the delivery of another election commitment from the NSW Liberals and Nationals Government to renovate infrastructure across the State,” he said.

“Local construction and trades jobs and

local businesses stand to benefit from the activity as community infrastructure is built, refurbished or enhanced.

“The Government has contributed $400,000 for Gosford projects and, combined with other funding locally, including Gosford City Council, the total value of projects

is over $750,000 for Gosford.

“I look forward to seeing the benefits to our communities as projects are undertaken and, more importantly, put into use across Gosford Electorate,” Mr Holstein said.

The Central Coast Family Support Service will receive $10,000, Chertseydale Community Cottage will receive $31,429, Community

Care Services Central Coast Ltd will receive $36,799, Girl Guides Association of NSW will receive $12,401, Gosford Council will receive 100,000, Gosford Netball Association $55,867, Kariong Neighbourhood Centre $6,570, Mountains Kariong Cricket Club $ 6,656, Regional Youth Support Services $38,284, Rotary Club of Kariong-Somersby Inc $18,617, Sailability

NSW Inc $3,378, St John Ambulance NSW (Gosford) $12,369, St Joseph’s Workshop $15,375, Volunteer Marine Rescue NSW $45,555 and Youth Connections will receive $6,700.


Chris Holstein, Member for Gosford

$400,000 State funding for 15 projectsFifteen organisations in the Gosford electorate will receive funding

for local projects under the NSW Government’s Community Building Partnership program

About 2:30pm on Tuesday, February 7, a white Subaru Liberty and a white Toyota Corolla were involved in a head-on collision on Wells St near the intersection of Meadow Rd.

The driver of the Subaru, an 84-year-old woman, sustained minor injuries and was taken to Gosford Hospital for treatment.

A 71-year-old woman, who was driving the Toyota, sustained serious leg injuries and received treatment at Gosford Hospital.

The woman later underwent surgery and had her right leg amputated above the knee.

Police from Brisbane Water Local Area Command

are continuing their investigations into the collision, and are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

Investigators are particularly keen to hear from an off-duty member of the State Emergency Service (SES) or Rural Fire Service (RFS) who they believe may have witnessed the collision.

Anyone with information that could assist police with their inquiries is asked to contact Gosford Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.


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Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious head-on collision at Springfi eld earlier this year.

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“I’m really excited about running in the local election and I believe I have a good shot at being elected,” he said.

“I have been having meetings with Gosford Councillor Peter Freewater and I am strongly considering running in the newly formed group, the Central Coast Alliance (CCA).

“The CCA has had some very strong interest from some very passionate, hard working and reputable local leaders, who are the ones already out there making a difference in our community.

“These are the type of people we need as councillors on Gosford Council.

I hope the CCA group will have a diverse and dynamic mix of men and women of different ages and backgrounds all drawn together by a want to bring about positive change in our community and our local Council.

“Having lived on the Central Coast all my life and working as a youth and community worker, security manager, tour guide and entertainer, I believe I really have something new

and fresh to bring to the table at Gosford Council and the hands on experience to make things happen.

“I love the Central Coast with my heart and soul and I would staunchly and passionately oppose any councillor who I believed was making decisions that would adversely affect our community.

“While I may be known mainly for my environmental and social activism, of which I will always continue to do, I really want to see the Central Coast move forward, while still maintaining the protection of our social, natural and urban environment, our primary industries, our lifestyle and planning towards a positive and sustainable future for our future generations.

“If I am elected as a Gosford councillor, I will push for the Central Coast to lead the state and the nation in arts, culture, entertainment and sustainable eco, cultural and historical tourism.

“We have such an incredible and diversely talented community here and I believe if we were to focus on this

strength, it would help to sort out a lot of the issues we have here on the Central Coast, such as our high level of youth unemployment, anti-social behaviour, homelessness and worst of all, our deplorable youth suicide rates.

“I will continue to organize and get the local businesses of the Central Coast to support more big fundraisers, open air markets, concerts and art shows, to help create much needed awareness and to boost the public profi le for our most important and pressing issues.

“I will do my best to link social justice and environmental issues into the current large and successful community events we already have running regularly.

“In doing this, we can raise much needed awareness and funds for the issues that most affect our community, while joining together and building community spirit and unity.

“If we can keep building on our arts, culture and entertainment here on the Central Coast, it would boost tourism and create more local

jobs.“While population growth is

a certainty to a degree, it must be done sustainably.

“I believe a strong and sustainable tourism industry is the Central Coast’s greatest opportunity to curb mass development, overpopulation and the environmental destruction and loss of community space that this would cause.

“We must really bring the Central Coast to life and make it a sustainable tourist destination for it’s incredible natural beauty, open spaces, cultural, agricultural and historical tourism, markets, festivals and live entertainment in licensed venues.

“Tourists will come from all over Australia and the world for their holidays, boosting our local economy and making the Central Coast famous for its pristine environment.

“If we don’t make this work, I hold strong concerns that some of the politicians from the major parties will push to see the Central Coast turned into an overdeveloped city in the near future and purely for economic gain.

“I am going to do continue to do my best to ensure that this does not happen.”

“I will continue to support getting a much better deal for the current and future students of Gosford Public School, by helping to stop the relocation of Gosford Public School to Henry Kendal High School and advocating for the Gosford Public School students to receive a new and improved School on its own site.”

Mr Cassar said he also supported retaining Gosford waterfront’s open spaces, saving Bambara, reopening Old Sydney Town and would fi ght against the Rocla Sandmine at Calga.

“I would push for a backpackers hostel in Gosford, a movie theatre, more security presence and appropriate lighting at night in areas where it is needed, some camping areas, free permanent outdoor exercise equipment and more play areas made available.

“I strongly support the monthly markets in Gosford, Avoca and other local areas that sell our local produce, original and local art and craft items and give great opportunity for local businesses.

“I believe such things bring the community together and would boost tourism and business in these areas.

“The incredible success and

growth of Ettalong Markets is a prime example of what can happen when local businesses stick together and work hard to make something really come into fruition.

“I remember when the Ettalong markets was just a few stalls and a popcorn machine, now it’s a thriving hive of activity and a huge benefi t to Ettalong and a major draw card for the Central Coast.

“I would support the growth and expansion of local businesses such as the Rhythm Hut and Brackets and Jam, that promote a healthy local culture through music, positive social interaction, outdoor activities, dance, yoga, healthy food, drumming and cultural diversity and awareness.

“I would like to see many more places around like the Gnostic Corner in Woy Woy, which also promotes a healthy and positive lifestyle.

“Such places are invaluable in countering some of the major issues we have here on the Central Coast, as they promote a good atmosphere and a happy, relaxed and peaceful image of our area,” said Cassar.

Email, 11 Apr 2012Jake Cassar,

West Gosford

Cassar to run for CouncilLocal environmentalist and social justice campaigner Jake Cassar

has announced that he will be running in the September Local Gosford Council election as an independent.

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The Gosford Sub Branch of the Returned and Services League of Australia recognises and welcomes Ms Williams input to this issue, however, it also wishes readers to know that Ms Williams has been somewhat mischievous in her approach.

On 11 October, 2011 Ms Williams wrote to the sub branch on this very same issue and a copy of the reply to her letter, signed off by Sub Branch President, Mr Greg Mawson, is reproduced as follows.

“Dear Ms Williams“The Sub-Branch

welcomes your letter of 11 October 2011 in which you express your concern regarding the redevelopment of Gosford Memorial Park as part of the Gosford Landing development.

“It is most pleasing that this debate has been taken out into the public forum as the Sub-Branch has the opportunity to take a position in this extremely important discussion.

“Initially, the Sub-Branch was concerned when approached by the Central Coast Regional Development Corporation, who wanted to discuss proposals for that area of Gosford which contained the Gosford Memorial Park.

“As a major stakeholder and trustee of the Gosford Memorial Park, the Sub-branch has a duty to protect and ensure the longevity of all things which embody the core values of the Returned and Services League of Australia.

“Following research into the history of Memorial Park, its signifi cance to the local area generally, the commemorative structures it contains and the feelings of current members of the Gosford Sub-Branch of the Returned and Services League, a committee comprising of executive

members of the Sub-Branch then entered into discussions with the Corporation.

“Those discussions conveyed to the Corporation the signifi cance of the Memorial Park to the community and that this signifi cance should be at the forefront of any proposal to be put forward for consideration.

“Central to those discussions was the fact that the present area is no longer large enough to accommodate the number of people who now gather to share commemorative occasions and refl ect on those who made the supreme sacrifi ce.

“Additionally, the area is extremely uneven underfoot, making it dangerous, especially for large groups and senior citizens and lacks seating facilities.

“In recent times, the cenotaph itself has been defi led with a small amount of graffi ti.

“As a result of those discussions, the Corporation put a proposal to the Sub-Branch which gave the Sub-Branch committee a great degree of comfort in that there had been a thorough understanding and acceptance of its input.

“This proposal provided for an enhanced facility, owned by the community for the benefi t of the community but still managed by the Sub-Branch trustees in partnership with Council.

“It included an area approximately two thirds larger than that which now exists and as the graphic presentation depicts, occupies a position of prominence within the redeveloped precinct.

“The area has a direct line of sight view of the Brisbane Water, as was originally intended, but which now has been blocked out following the growth of trees, and will be augmented with appropriate lighting and seating.

“This proposal was taken back to Sub-Branch members to consider.

“Following consideration, the members voted unanimously to accept the proposal from the Central Coast Regional Development Corporation thus allowing it to form part of the Gosford Landing development plan.

“It is hoped that you no longer regard the area as being ‘sacrifi ced to the whim of developers’ but instead, the creation of an enhanced area for commemoration and refl ection by the community for all members of the Defence Force who have made and will make the supreme sacrifi ce in the name of Australia in confl icts past, present and future.”

The Sub Branch believes, as was expressed quite clearly in its reply to Ms Williams that the whole of the community will benefi t from an enhanced commemorative facility as a result of the implementation of Stage 1 of the Gosford Landing project.

All that it asks is that people carefully consider what they say and please give the whole story, not just cherry pick, in order that the community is in a position to make an informed judgement based on all of the available facts.

Email, 14 Apr 2012 Len Sargant, Gosford RSL

Presently, at Gosford waterfront, we have a derelict building, tumbleweeds growing on the breakwater wall, a struggling cruise and charter service, a large area of open space which is mainly used by boot camp operators before 7am and not a soul for the remainder of the day.

At the southern end, we have an ugly and dated public swimming pool facility and a small but greatly utilised family park area with very poor and inadequate toilet facilities.

Stage one of the Landing features all of the elements that the community has been crying out for at

every opportunity: an entertainment-convention centre, a hotel complex, a marina with restaurants, commercial premises to accommodate several thousand new jobs, some retail, new recreation area and relocated public swimming pool facility.

While some say that stage one won’t revitalize the CBD, that is not really the point.

Stage one will go a long way toward improving

perceptions and confi dence in Gosford to stimulate investment into the city centre by the private sector, who own signifi cant land holdings in the city.

Gosford is the regional city and cities need people and people attractors.

Stage one of the Landing contains the people attractors.

Four hundred or so members of the local community who were solicited to object have objected to the waterfront development.

What about the rest of the 300,000 people in the local community?

Come on people.Think about the

thousands of local residents who commute to work each day, the young people leaving the area for study or career opportunities, the wasted tourism opportunities and the current status of the city centre.

Council has recently announced it will do its bit and build a civic centre with regional library next to the existing Council chambers.

It’s time the community means what it says and speaks out in support of the very things it has asked for.

Email, 11 Apr 2012 Deborah Warwick,

Point Frederick

Waterfront needs saving

Contrary to the cries of minority self-interest groups and individuals who want to talk about views, please save our waterfront from the state that it is in now and proceed with stage one of the

Gosford Landing.

Letter is misleadingIn reference to an email from Pamela Williams (“Memorial Park needs

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I refer to the comments in the last edition of the Landing Forum.

Shame, shame, shame they say.

Well I say shame on those of you against the Landing.

Ok, there may need to be more consultation but we need

this development.Gosford will continue to

remain the black hole of the

Central Coast if this doesn’t go ahead.

Come on everyone, let’s get behind it and show our support by writing in to local papers.

Laurie, I’m with you on this one.

Email, 11 Apr 2012Peter Alderton, Umina

Wherever possible when out and about we pick up a copy and read it cover to cover.

Can’t say we say the same for the Express Advocate which is too full of ads, interviews from people in the street, some

journalists who report with an obvious personal bias

and an editor who appears to think he is very wise and his opinion is the most important.

Keep up the good work.

Email, 14 Apr 2012 Trish and John

Alexander, Avoca

They are only concerned with the highway at Wamberal to Forresters Beach which is 60kms, but we have to put up with 70kms on a main road, not a highway such as it is there.

I believe that the RTA is out of control and the Government should remove

the public servants that ignore advice from the taxpayers.

These people are putting our lives at risk so why aren’t they prosecuted?

Email, 10 Apr 2012 Robert Findley, Point Clare

For a short period thereafter a sign was erected advertising “space to let” of a warehousing nature.

With the announcement that the regional library will be located between Mann St and Georgiana Terrace and the decision

to endorse proceeding with phase one of the

‘Landing’ (incorporating the Performing Arts Centre), what are Council’s intentions for the two fl oors?

Email, 15 Apr 2012Barbara Spears,

East Gosford

Council needs to be clear

When Gosford Council purchased the Gosford Town Centre site it announced the free parking and closed the fi rst two fl oors to tenants.

Speed limits reason for accidents

I am not surprised that the RTA will do nothing for the people of Point Clare to Koolewong regarding the speed limits that are in place today which in recent times have caused accidents.

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Landing should have more support

I wrote in some time ago and I feel it is time again to have my say.

The mayor claimed it was “a “Black day for Gosford”.

He went on to say that the project had gone on display (originally) in order to get feedback from the public, however, “some” of the feedback had been extremely negative and as a result, the entire project was in doubt.

Since last year, the mayor has ignored the adverse reaction to the project and labelled all the objectors to it, as a group of “naysayers”.

Such a response, in my opinion, was cursory and lower-deck.

He has kept to typical generalisations in response to most announcements involving the criticism of the project - even recently blaming such community reaction to it on the media.

The media hasn’t done anything wrong, just reported the groundswell of reaction to it.

It is as if he and his

Council knows best in such circumstances, apropos the concern for the CBD et al and what would be to the total detriment of the Olympic Swimming Pool and the foreshore of Gosford waterfront expanse and Lion Park, just for openers.

Whether it’s a refusal to engage, or a dismissive indifference, his treatment of the “naysayers”, will be long remembered by most Gosford City Residents.

The raison d’être for the CBD is well known and requires professional input and appropriate discussion before real consensus planning can be developed and costed in realistically, to face the residents of our fair City.

But for now, the overwhelming rejection of the Landing Project is best highlighted by the Statutory Body analysis.

The public submissions to the proposal was 680.

This included 200 form submissions and 10 submissions from groups.

Submissions from individuals was 470.

The result was a startling 96.4 per cent opposing, with only 1.7 per cent in submissions supporting the project.

And in all this angst, no attempt has been made in the planning, to disclose the likely cost of this humungous project or discuss the likely hazards that may be encountered within low lying areas and the attendant risk of fl ood mediation.

Email, 6 Apr 2012 Graeme Nicholas,

East Gosford

Maher blames everything but proposal Last month Gosford mayor Cr Laurie Maher announced that Central

Coast Regional Development Corporation (CCRDC) senior offi cers had informed him that they believed the Landing project “was

dead in the water”.

Health - April 23, 2012 - Coast Community News

The idea is to get people healthy and to reduce illnesses like cancer, diabetes and heart diseases.

Ms Allen said “after leading an unhealthy life and working way too many long hours in my business Webstuff.biz, many years ago I realised how unhealthy I was after seeing a scary photo of myself with family members (I was the fattest in the photo).

“I have now lost 30kgs and it has been very hard work for me.

“I know the many issues that go on with being overweight.

“It’s not even just about sickness, there

are other issues like low self esteem and holding yourself back from doing the things you really to want to do in life.

“I remember how much I hated going to the beach and often would use work as an excuse not to have to go out in public in my swimmers.

“I want to see bad unhealthy habits reduced significantly from our society, there are way too many sick people these days and most of it is due to lifestyle and diet.

“Being a business person, I would not be able to run a successful Digital Agency business at the level I am without being healthy and I have

energy to burn these days all due to a healthy lifestyle,” she said.

Michelle’s idea is a simple one, eliminate just one unhealthy thing out of your life at a time and replace it with something healthy.

“That could be anything from a little more exercise, massage each month, new healthy food, time out to relax, stop smoking, reduce or stop drinking alcohol or anything that you feel would get you feeling well and healthy.

“You must work at your own pace to achieve the results that you can live with after all it takes ages to create bad habits so it

can take ages to change bad habits,” said Ms Allen.

“This site does not give health advice, however, health professionals are encouraged to also take the challenge and offer their comments to people that may post questions.

“Even health professional’s need to look at their own health as often they forget about themselves because they are so focused on others”.

Michelle’s Facebook paged is called “FB Health Week”.

To join, visit www.f a c e b o o k . c o m /healthweek.


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“We’ve run these self-help groups for more than 10 years, and they’ve proven to be very successful in helping people with social anxiety, panic, specifi c phobias and obsessive compulsive disorder,” said Mental Health Association NSW CEO Elizabeth Priestley.

Previous group participant, Steve, 28, said “the group encouraged people to talk, then gave advice generally about how to face their anxieties.”

“The program is going to help a lot of people because of the format, it encourages people to speak up without feeling vulnerable.”

Another group participant, Michael, said “the two facilitators were outstanding.

“As a result of the work, I possess some robust techniques to overcome negative, self-critical thoughts which precede my physical anxiety.”

The self-help groups follow a structured program and the weekly meetings are facilitated by trained group leaders.

Participants are guided step-by-step through a program of gradual exposure to help overcome their worry, fear or anxiety.

“These groups are empowering because people determine their own goals for self-exposure homework.

“They are taught how to face up to and overcome anxiety, as well as how to deal with possible setbacks,” said Ms Priestley.

Central Coast group facilitator Daria Florea said “I really hope to bring more awareness to people on the Central Coast and help them by using the behaviour therapy techniques we teach in the group.”

“I have experienced and overcome a form of anxiety myself, and I have another family member going through the process at the moment, so I am very passionate about helping other people to deal with this.

“I also believe that our hectic lifestyles can produce excessive anxiety with all the extra stresses and expectations on us,” said Ms Florea.

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Waterfront Rally - Near Bluetongue Stadium - 12:30pm Assemble in the Park outside Gosford Railway Station off Mann St from 11:30am. Walk as a Group to Gosford Waterfront past our Federal Member for Robertson and past Gosford Council Chambers.

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NO Section 149 Encoding - NO Exaggerated Flood Levels

NO More Flood Insurance Rip-Offs - NO More Loss in Property Value

We Want Consultation and a Fair Go!

Give Us Back Our Property Rights and Our Future NOW!

The Coastal Protection Destruction Act Must GO!

� We need Premier O’Farrell to STOP all NSW Coastal Councils from using Section 149 Planning Certificates with invalid messages about sea level rise forecasts.

� We need Premier O’Farrell to STOP all NSW Coastal Councils from driving property owners out of their homes with their phony hazard lines and exaggerated flood levels.

� We need Premier O’Farrell to STOP all NSW Coastal Councils acting outside their authority.

In Opposition, Liberal MPs called this Legislation the COASTAL DESTRUCTION ACT. Since January 2011 and for over 15 months, this Legacy of ex-Minister Sartor and the Greens has been punishing residents up and down the NSW Coast.

“HAVE YOUR SAY”

If you are affected by the destructive powers of a Section 149 Sea Level Rise message or the Coastal Protection Act and want to sell, improve, insure or refinance your property or just want to retire and live in peace, don’t miss this opportunity to be part of this Rally. Let our LEADERS know how badly the Sea Level Rise Policy of the past NSW State Government is affecting you.

Hear The Truth About Sea Level Rise!

� The NSW State Government Benchmark of 900mm by year 2100 requires a 10mm yearly rise. � Fort Denison has recorded an average of less than 1mm per year for the last 100 years. � For the last 20 years Fort Denison has recorded an average of 0.42mm per year.

Speakers: Professor Bob Carter & Malcolm Roberts

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About 9pm, a 25-year-old woman was walking in Curringa Rd, Kariong, when she was approached by a man and assaulted.

The woman fought the man off and contacted police, who attended and conducted patrols of the

area.The woman received a

minor injury as a result of the incident.

The man has been described as Caucasian, about 40 years old, average build, 178cm tall, wearing a white shirt, blue jeans,

a snake skin belt and a balaclava.

Anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Media Release, 5 Apr 2012 NSW Police Media

Woman assaulted in KariongPolice are appealing for information after the assault of a woman

in Kariong on Tuesday, April 3.

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The first site to be rejuvenated is the old Froggy’s site at 70 Mann St, Gosford.

“Art is beginning to collect on the wall already and we want more, heaps more,” said GBID manager Paul Brasch.

“Some may call it a street art gallery, and for simplicity it’s a fair cop but essentially they’d be wrong because Art Takes Gosford has no institutional or commercial mandate to contend with.

“The content will be dictated by you: the people.

“It’s a neutral space for you to express your inner artist.

“We call it an Art Takes because it’s about art taking its turn in Gosford.

“We are encouraging everyone to contribute.

“There are no age or career stage restrictions to contribute to Art Takes Gosford.

“We welcome musicians to poets, sculptors to screen writers, digital artist to film makers, traditional painters to weavers because we’re committed to giving everyone a turn and to have their Art Take Gosford.”

Art Takes Gosford is a new initiative designed to engage and create a dialogue with the whole community.

“Rather than telling people what Art is they can show us what it is to them, because you never know what we might find out,” said Mr Brasch.

Everyone is encouraged to contact Gabe via email to register their interest and for more information, a r t t a k e s g o s f o r d @bigpond.com.


Paul Brash, GBID

Street art encouraged in Gosford

Local artists are being encouraged to contact Art Takes Gosford to have their art displayed in the street.

Four selected artists will be given the opportunity to create a body of work that will be displayed over a two-week period in one of the vacant shopfronts in the Gosford Central Business District (CBD).

Each artist will work in consultation with the curator of the Gosford Regional

Gallery to create an artwork that encapsulates the Gosford CBD, its people, places, past, present and future.

Gosford Regional Gallery and Arts Centre curator Mr Tim Braham said that the program was a fantastic initiative for both artists and local residents.

“We are proud to be able

to continue to give exposure to the amazing work of local artists while also helping to revitalise the Gosford CBD for everyone to enjoy.

“Artists are encouraged to be creative with different mediums and to think about how their body of work will engage with the general

public,” said Mr Braham.At the conclusion of the

residency artists will have their work exhibited at the Gosford Regional Gallery.

The exhibition will commence on Saturday, July 21, until Sunday, September 16.

The deadline for proposals is Friday, May 18.


Gosford Council Media

Gallery seeks artists for residency

Gosford Regional Gallery is currently seeking proposals from local artists for the 2012 Gosford CBD Artist Residency which will take place from Monday, June 18, until Friday, June 29.

Mooney Mooney Club on the Hawkesbury, Ettalong Memorial Bowling Club, Wallarah Bay Recreation Club, Mingara Recreation Club and Wyong Rugby League Club have together received 18 nominations for the 2012 ClubsNSW Awards for Excellence, a record for the region.

The annual competition sees NSW registered clubs compete in 21 categories, including the prestigious club of the year award, and highlights those clubs that are leading in the industry in each category.

This year, Mingara Recreation Club is a chance to clean up at the awards night.

The Club has been selected as a finalist in eight categories including Club of The Year Award.

The local clubs will compete with almost 1500 clubs from across NSW for the title of best in the state.

ClubsNSW CEO Anthony Ball said it has been a stellar year for local clubs, and it was clear that Central Coast

clubs were leading the industry based on their record number of finalist nominations.

“The benchmark in the club industry just gets higher every year,’’ he said.

“Local clubs this year have taken some significant steps forward despite the significant challenges put before them.

“I congratulate every club nominated in the finals, they certainly deserve the honour, it takes hard work and commitment to even get to this stage.

“I suspect for many I will be congratulating them yet again on the 1st of June when the winners are announced,” he said.

The winner of each category will be announced at the 2012 ClubsNSW Awards for Excellence dinner on Friday, June 1, at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre.


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People are invited to contribute by helping with planning, holding stalls, as well as sponsorship and support.

The festival was started by committed residents

and groups in 2002 and has proven to be a hit with the community.

This year a week long program of events is being planned, so keep your eyes open for further

announcements as the event approaches.

Email, 13 Apr 2012 June Galea, Kincumber

and District Neighbourhood Centre

Tenth year for Festival

Planning is underway to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Kincumber Community Festival in September.

To celebrate the milestone an Ex-HMAS Adelaide Underwater Photo Competition was launched.

“She is sitting bolt upright, fully intact and attracting an amazing array of marine life already,” said Central Coast Artifi cial Reef Project secretary Sue Dengate.

“As divers, we see this remarkable transformation that is occurring on the Adelaide, but others don’t get to see the wonderful conversion from ship to reef,” said Ms Dengate.

“So, the Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre (CCMDC) in conjunction

with CCARP are holding the inaugural Ex-HMAS Adelaide Underwater Photo Competition in order to showcase the Adelaide Artifi cial Reef and her inhabitants in all their glory.

“We recognized that there was also a need to have a chronological record of marine life on the Adelaide Artifi cial Reef and by having the photo competition as an annual event, the CCMDC will hold a pictorial record on the transformation of the Adelaide and her inhabitants for all visitors to the CCMDC to view,” she said.

The offi cial launch of the competition was held

on Wednesday, April 11, and photos must be in by September 1.

Categories are wide angle, video with three minute duration, marine life and people’s choice.

Photos will also be on view at Central Coast Tourism, Kariong, throughout the competition.

“We hope that the competition will also draw attention to other tourist attractions on the Central Coast” said Sue.

Media Release, 4 Apr 2012 Sue Dengate, CCARP

Underwater photo comp launched

Friday, April 13, marked the 12 month anniversary of the scuttling of the Ex-HMAS Adelaide.

Term two workshops include belly dancing, Indian dancing, tie dying, the Monkey King workshop

where children paint their own masque of the Chinese Opera on canvas, drumming and kids yoga.

Email, 17 Apr 2012 Nicole Turner, Kincumber

Neighbourhood Centre

Children’s workshopsKincumber Neighbourhood Centre is offering a number of

children’s activities for term two of the school year.

The event will be held on May 5 and 6, at Wyong Race Club from 9:30am until 4pm.

There will be free demonstrations and

workshops and a silent auction and raffles over the two day event.

Experts will also be available to discuss sewing machines and

patchwork supplies.

Email, 17 Apr 2012 Jan Richens, Central

Coast Local Health District

Quilt exhibitionThe Central Coast’s very own quilt exhibition and competition will

be held again this year to raise funds for Cancer Care Services at Gosford and Wyong Hospitals.

Out & About - April 23, 2012 - Coast Community News

The Gosford DiaryThe Gosford DiaryThe Gosford DiaryThe Gosford Diary

If 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.

Tuesday April 24Gosford Council Meeting,

6:45pm, Council ChambersUnion Yoga, Rhythm Hut,

Gosford, 5:30-7:30pmIntroduction to

Philosophy, Rhythm Hut, 7:45-9:15pm

Wednesday April 25Anzac Day Service,

Greenway Chapel and Memorial Gardens, Green Point

Thursday April 26Guide Dogs NSW/ACT

Central Coast Support Group, Gosford Imperial Centre, 9am-3pm

Central Coast Myeloma Support Group meeting, Central Coast Leagues Club, 6-8pm

Renal Support Meeting, West Gosford RSL, 12pm

Friday April 27The Portrait, Uniting

Church Hall, GosfordInner Wheel Club

of Terrigal Cord Blood Research stall, Erina Fair

Staged play reading, Uniting Church Hall, Gosford, 7:30pm, free

Saturday April 28Sound Celebration,

Central Coast Grammar School, 3pm

Climate Change forum, Kariong Community hall, 1-4pm

Brisbane Water Historical Society heritage festival, Henry Kendall Cottage and Museum, West Gosford, 11:30am-1:30pm

AACC Computer Club Picasa3 Editing Workshop, Narara Valley High School, 10am-4pm

Coastal a Cappella Sound Celebration concert, central Coast Grammar School,

Sunday April 29The 5-Lands experience

featuring Baby Snakes, Rhythm Hut, 5pm

Monday April 30The Monkey King

workshop, Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre, 3:45-5:30pm

Kids yoga, Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre, 3:45-4:45pm

Triple P Seminar, Chertsey Public School Library, 12:30-2:30pm

Tuesday May 1Union Yoga, Rhythm Hut,

Gosford, 5:30-7:30pmIntroduction to

Philosophy, Rhythm Hut, 7:45-9:15pm

Tie-dying with Sile, Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre, 3:45-5:30pm

Wednesday May 2Body Percussion

workshop, Rhythm Hut, Gosford, 6:30-9:30pm

Kathleen Evans author signing, St Joseph’s Spirituality and Education Centre, Kincumber South, 10:30am and 7pm

Belly dancing workshop, Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre, 3:45-4:45pm

Triple P Positive Parenting Course, Chertsey Primary School library, 7-9pm

Thursday May 3African Drumming,

Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre, 3:45-4:45pm

Friday May 4Mystery of the Outback,

8pm, Uniting Church Hall, Gosford

Schr dingers Dæmon, Uniting Church Hall, 8pm

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6 May - Kantara HouseThe Rhythm Hunters, BOB (featuring Ben Hauptmann),

Chaika, Dave Carr's Fabulous Contraption

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Bookings: www.moshtix.com.auFrog is the amalgamation of folk and progressive (prog) styles, and FrogFest is a celebration

of this genre. With beginnings in 2011 as a single event in Sydney, the festival returns in 2012 as a seven-date tour through NSW, ACT and VIC. Organiser Dave Carr explains his reasons for running a festival based on this style: “There are many great Australian bands

that fi t nicely into this genre – some underground, some more widely accepted. FrogFest presents a perfect opportunity to get them together, and to let the country know

about what they’re creating. People need to hear this music.”Dave is himself a Frog musician and his band, Dave Carr’s Fabulous Contraption, will be

performing at many of the festival dates. When asked what it is that he loves so much about this music he responds: “It’s so inspiring to see bands doing new things and experimenting

artistically and nowhere is this more evident musically than in the prog genre. “Then consider a style as tried and true as folk, with its inherent accessibility. “When you combine these two concepts and end up with a result that is both groundbreaking and

harkens to something quite ancient, it’s pretty exciting.”

Frog is the amalgamation of folk and progressive (prog) styles, and FrogFest is a celebration of this genre.

With beginnings in 2011 as a single event in Sydney, the festival returns in 2012 as a seven-date tour

“There are many great Australian bands that fi t nicely into this genre; some underground, some more widely accepted,” said organiser Dave Carr.

“FrogFest presents a perfect opportunity to get them together, and to let the

country know about what they’re creating.

“People need to hear this music.”

Mr Carr said he planned to continue presenting FrogFest as an annual event, and also to expand its scope.

“Hopefully, in the future, we can take it all over Australia.”

As it moves to different locations, performers vary from venue to venue.

Overall the festival will feature performances from

the Woohoo Revue, the Crooked Fiddle Band, BOB (featuring Ben Hauptmann), Brian Campeau, Mr Fibby, Dave Carr’s Fabulous Contraption, the Rhythm Hunters, Chaika, Cracked Actor, Dave Bova Band, James Kemp and Richard Calabro’s Alpha-Omega Guitar Trio.

Media release, 6 Mar 2012

Dave Carr, FrogFest

Progressive folk music at Kantara

Chaika

On Sunday, May 6, FrogFest, a celebration of progressive folk music, will be held at Kantara House in Green Point from 1pm.

The play to be read will be The Portrait, written by Mavis Gunter and directed by Mary Middleton.

It will be read by Alyce Herridge, Helen Herridge, Mary Middleton, Graham Rodge and Scot Russell.

Everyone is invited to

stay to discuss the play and for supper.

Email, 10 Apr 2012 Nerida White, Uniting

Productions

The PortraitA free staged play reading will be held on Friday, April 27, at

7:30pm at the Uniting Church Hall, Gosford.


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“As a new resident at Tarragal Glen, I am looking forward to sharing my love of dancing with my new found friends, fellow residents and others in the Central Coast seniors community,” Eddie said.

Village manager Steve Wills said: “Our residents are really excited about this wonderful and fun opportunity to participate in Eddie’s classes.”

“These classes will really complement the busy social

calendar we have available at Tarragal Glen.”

Eddie’s work has taken him all over the world where he has worked for many accredited dance companies.

A multitude of dance styles such as tap, cha cha and ballroom will be available.

Email, 13 Apr 2012 Jasmine Clarke, Retire

Australia

Senior dance classesSenior’s dance classes will be available

from Thursday, June 7, at Tarragal Glen Retirement Village, after acclaimed

professional dancer and teacher Eddie Harbin joined the village.

“Though our scheduled guest artist, Roger Montgomery, couldn’t be with us due to a sudden illness, he was ably represented by the other members of his group, The Dingo’s Breakfast,”

said Gosford Bush Poets president Vic Jefferies.

“Graham, Bruce and John entertained us all with great poetry, some brilliant songs and much good music.

“It was a great night made

better by presentations from Chris Kessey, Jan Lock, David O’Connor, Jack Dewberry, Ken Tough, Dave Proust, Peter Mace, Jeannie Lawson, June Hilton, Peter Rae and Norman Allan,” he said.

The next Gosford Bush Poets meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 30, at 7pm.


Vic Jefferies, Gosford Bush Poets

Gosford Bush PoetsThe Gosford Bush Poets met at their usual meeting place, the

Gosford Hotel, on Wednesday, April 18.

See displays of community quilts made for local coast groups including Coastal Shelter and Gosford Hospital, demonstrations and static displays of spinning, weaving, knitting and

needle felting.There will be a dancing

display by On Stage studio as well as the opportunity to discover how to trace your family history.

The Potters and Guild Cottage will be open for

visitors to see works in progress.

Email, 17 Apr 2012 Fiona Williams and

Deborah Buist, Russell Drysdale Precinct

Biggest Morning Tea

The combined groups of the Russell Drysdale Precinct including Central Coast Family History, Central Coast Handweavers, Spinners and Textile Arts Guild, The Potters and Gosford City

Lions Club are hosting a Biggest Morning Tea on Saturday, May 26, from 10am to 3pm at 8 –10 Russell Drysdale St, East Gosford.

The competition run by Lebelle Boutique-Models aimed to raise awareness of being sun smart, while being an annual fund raiser for skin cancer prevention.

The competition encouraged parents and children to have fun working together in creating a sun smart photo shoot, while helping beginner models to have fun and develop confi dence.

Maddi’s photo was judged the winner because it was colourful, natural and

portrayed all the essential elements of being sun smart, and comes soon after her win as the fashion face of spring in the Miss Fashion Australia contest.

While Maddi savours her back-to-back modelling wins, she has recently launched Maddi Arena Photography on Facebook, as she develops new talents with model and fashion photography.


Joe Arena, Copacabana

Maddison is Miss SummerCopacabana’s Maddison Arena, 11, has

been named Miss Summer 2011-2012 in the pre-teen category of a national

sun smart modeling competition.

- April 23, 2012 - Coast Community NewsOut & About

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Kariong Neighbourhood Centre Kariong SupermarketsKariong TavernLangford Drive Service Station Mt Penang Tourist information Centre Shell Service Station

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The Central Coast based group will showcase its unique take on barbershop singing when it belts out a wide range of genres in four-part harmony using costume and visual effects during the public event.

The 40 person group along with smaller ensembles from the chorus will display their distinctive style using a contemporary repertoire to perform songs from musical theatre and fi lms, ballads and jazz as part of the Sound Celebration show.

The chorus forms part of the international organisation of Sweet Adelines and includes

singers aged from their 20s to their 60s.

The group regularly supports and entertains at local fundraising and community events including Gosford and Wyong Council citizenship ceremonies.

Music director Ms Linda Wareham said the group has been so successful over the past two decades because of its members’ commitment to singing and music education.

“As well as our dedication to performing and sharing the joy of singing, we always focus on working together with fun and friendship as the basis of our group,” Mrs Wareham said.

“We are really proud of the work we have done over the last 20 years and are pleased we have been able to entertain and delight so many members of our local community as well as national audiences,” she said.

“Our style is distinctive because we don’t use any musical instruments.

“Our voices are our instruments and our audiences often comment to us they couldn’t believe our voices sound the way they do.”

Coastal a Cappella has won three national awards over the past fi ve years competing against choruses

from around Australia. The Sound Celebration

anniversary show will ready the chorus for the three-day

Sweet Adelines National Convention in Canberra in May, where the group hopes to again perform in a

winning style.Media Release,

2 Apr 2012 Jennie Harrison,

Coastal a Cappella

Coastal a Cappella celebrates 20 yearsAward winning chorus Coastal a Cappella will celebrate its 20th

anniversary with the community, with the production of their Sound Celebration show be held at Central Coast Grammar

School on April 28.

The guest speaker, Grace Karskens, will speak on the early years of the settlement of the colony of Sydney.

Grace Karskens teaches Australian history at the University of New South

Wales.Her book The Rocks: Life

in Early Sydney won the 1998 NSW Premier’s Award for Local and Regional History.

She has combined her

knowledge of history and archaeology to explore the lost world of Sydney’s Rocks district.


Warwick Forrest, CCFH

Family History meeting

The Central Coast Family History Society will hold its next monthly meeting at the Lions Community Hall on Saturday, May 5, at 1pm.

Guide Dogs raise much needed funds to enhance the quality of life of people who are blind or vision impaired by assisting in their achievement of independence through access and mobility.

The Central Coast

Support Group meets every two months and is always looking for new members to assist in its fundraising endeavours.

Guide Dogs clients and their guide dogs also attend the stalls and answer questions from the local

community about what it is like to live with impaired vision.


Lynne Lillico, Central Coast Guide Dogs NSW-ACT

Volunteer Support Group

Guide Dogs stallThe Central Coast Guide Dogs NSW-ACT Volunteer Support Group

will hold a stall in the Imperial Shopping Centre, Gosford, on International Guide Dogs Day Thursday, April 26, from 9am until

2:30pm.

AACC Computer Club Inc. (33)

www.aacc.asn.auHelp with all Computing problems, Program demos + Q&A sessions• 2nd Wed night of MonthWindows 7pm to 10pmNarara Valley High SchoolFountains Road, NararaSupper provided• 3rd Wednesday of month - Linux 9.30am-12.30pmEast Gosford Progress Hall - Cnr Webb Rd & Henry Parry Drive• 4th Thursday of monthSocial + Windows 12.15 – 3.15pm - East Gosford Progress Hall - Cnr Webb Rd & Henry Parry DriveAfternoon tea [email protected]

4362 19184324 2740

Point Clare Arts & Crafts (93/51)

Wed - Adult Art ClassApproaches to Visual Arts, supported by History of Art, to develop your own styleWed & Frid - AdultsBunka Embroid, Cards, Crotchet, Cross Stitch or bring your own $3/sessionPoint Clare Community Hall10am - 12noon

4325 5007

The Australian Conservation

Foundation - Central Coast Branch (28)

holds their meetings on the third Tuesday of each month (except January) at 7pmDiscussions are focussed on local, state and national environmental issues. The Branch writes submissions, assists at stalls at local events, attends workshops and seminars and lobbys politicians. Location: 50+ Leisure and Learning Centre, cnr Albany St North and Henry Wheeler Place, [email protected] Box 547, Woy Woy NSW 2256

4323 1843

Brisbane Water Historical Society

(46)• Coach tours• School educational tours• Coach tours for members• Annual Street Stalls• Participation in HistoryHeritage Week Celebration

Margaret Pearce4325 2270

Central Coast Art Society (43)

Bringing together artists and interested people for lectures, demonstrations and discussion.Weekly paint-outs each Tuesday at varying Central Coast locations4349 5860Workshops - 4363 1820 - 9.30am to 12.30pmon the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month and Social Meetings 1.30pm on the 4th Wednesday of each month at Gosford City Arts Centre, for a demo by Guest artist

4325 1420publicity@artcentralcoast.

asn.auPO Box 4168, East

Gosford 2250

Central CoastConcert Band (28)

Meets every Tuesday 7:15pm till 9:30pmnew members always welcome.Community playouts with four concerts a year at Laycock St Theatre.

0407 894 560or 0411 272 640

Central Coast Family History Society Inc.

(39)All the resources, information and advice needed to study your family’s history are available through the Society.Visit the Society’s Research Centre at 8 Russell Drysdale St, East Gosford, our website at www.centra lcoastfhs.org.au Monthly meetings are held on 1st Saturday of each month at 1pm in the Lions Community Hall, behind the Society’s Research Centre. Visitors welcome

4324 5164

Central Coast Handweavers,

Spinners and Textile Arts Guild Inc (28)

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

www.centralcoasthsguild.org.au

4325 4743

Coastal Communicators

Toastmasters Club (41)

Are you looking for a club that can help you develop confi dence by improving your speaking skills - a friendly club that makes fun and encouragement a part of the learning? Whether in the workforce or retired, Coastal Communicators caters for everyone’s needs. Our aim is to help you reach your goal. Meetings are entertaining and educational with an enthusiastic and supportive membership. This club meets 1st and 3rd Saturdays in the Avoca Beach Bowling Club at 11am.

4341 6843jancummings@y7mail.

com

Fellowship of First Fleeters

Central Coast Chapter (88/48)

Anyone interested in early history or early family histories are welcome to attend our meetings. You don’t need to be a First Fleeter to attend.Meetings at Wyong RSL Club on second Saturday each month at 10:30amCall Jon on 4323 1849

Gosford Business Improvement District

Inc (33)GBID’s aim is to make Gosford a safer, cleaner, commercially vibrant, attractive regional city.We achieve this through regular festivals and events, monthly markets, beautifi cation and business retention projects.Gosford City Markets held second Saturday of each month, seasonal events throughout the year200 Mann Street Gosford

[email protected] 7726

Gosford City Toastmasters (38)

Providing a supportive and positive learning environment to enable individuals to develop oral communication and

leadership skills.Second and fourth Thursday of each month, Gosford Bowling Club.

4340 [email protected]

Gosford RSL Ladies Indoor Bowls

(28)Wanted Women to join our social indoor bowlsFridays 10am to 2pm at RSL Club

4344 5812 or 0412 773 441

Gosford RSL Sub-Branch

Women’s Auxiliary (28)Invitation to women over 18 years to Join our organisationWe raise money for the welfare of veterans and their families in our districtRSL Club West Gosford4th Mon of the month 2pm

4323 7336

Indoor Bowls Mixed Social (28/52)

Central Coast Leagues Club5 sessions weeklyNew Players welcome

4363 2360 or 43686811

Inner Wheel club of Gosford North (92/51)

Women making a difference with friendship, personal service and international understanding. Many social activities combined with fund raising for local, national and international projectsNew members very welcome2nd Wed each month7pm Phillip House [email protected]

4324 7176

Kincumber Neighbourhood

Centre (49)• Personal development• Community Garden• Counselling• Meditation• Support Groups• Friendship Groups• Music and Movement for under 5• Rooms for hire

4363 1044

Kincumber View Club (31/55)

Ladies, looking for a place to make friends?4th Tuesday of the monthDavistown RSL Club 11amListen to our interesting speakers while you enjoy a delicious lunch. we also have bus trips, movies

days, luncheons and home functions.

4382 4139

Meals on Wheels (46)Delivered meals and fl exible food options for people with a functional disability

4382 9401

Probus Club of Avoca Beach (43)

Men and Women are always welcome. Come along and hear interesting guest speakers, make new friends and join us in our social activities.Meetings start at 10am3rd Monday of each monthAvoca Beach Bowling Club

4368 6157 or 4384 3741

Probus ClubErina (31/55)

Invites retirees to enjoy the fellowship and friendship of our club. Visitors are welcome to attend meetings and share our outings. Come along and try us out.Meetings 10:30am 2nd Tuesday of the month at the Tarragal Glen Country Club, 110 Karalta Road, Erina

4360 1441

Probus ClubNorth Gosford (38)

New and older retirees who seek companionship and intellectual stimulus, fun and fellowship through outings such as walking, bus trips, indoor bowls, theatre attendances are invited to join the above club.4th Tuesday MonthlyCentral Coast Leagues Club 10am

4324 24934365 4208

Probus ClubWest Gosford (47)

Our mixed friendly club welcomes retired or semi retired people.Enjoy friendships, lunches, outings, trips etc with our group. New members very welcome.2nd Thursday of every monthNarara Community Centre2 Pandala Rd Narara 10am

4362 7227

Rotary Club of Kariong/Somersby

(309)This international service

club exists to improve lives

of communities in Australia and other countries. Why not join us for fun-fi lled

activities, fellowship and friendship.

We meet for breakfast at Phillip House 21 old Mount Penang Road (opp Shell)

Fridays 7:15am4340 4529

[email protected]

Soundwaves (90/50)Men’s acapella 4 part harmony chorus - for men of all ages, all welcome 7:00pm Monday Nights at Central Coast Leagues ClubContact Ray

0405 030 [email protected]

Seniors Computer Club Central Coast

Inc. (83/41)Classes for Beginners are held on Mondays or Tuesdays. There are also classes Monday to Friday for most other programs as organised according to the Timetable published on the Club Website. All classes are 10am to 12md or 1 pm to 3pm at Kincumber & District Neighbourhood Centre. PC and MacMeetings are held at Avoca Beach Bowling Club on the fi rst Monday of the Month with a Guest Speaker

4369 2530

Soroptimist International (81/38)

SI is a dynamic organisation for professional and business women, through advocacy, awareness and action we strive to improve the lives of women and girls2nd Thursday of each month (except Jan)6:45pm - Breakers Country Club, Dover Road Wamberalsibrisbanewater@siswp.

org4365 3121

Wyoming Community Centre (49)

A local community cente that provides a wide range of programs and activities to the local community inc. Tai Chi, Yoga, Zumba, Blokes Breakfast’s, Community Markets, Out of School Hours Care, Play Groups contact the Centre for dates and times

4323 7483manager@wyomingcc.

org.au

Not for Profi t Organisations Directory

Coast Community News - April 23, 2012 - Directory

If you would like your Community Organisation listed here, see duckscrossing.org/publications.html for the forms or contact Gosford News on

4325 7369

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Gosford Scottish Country Dancers Hold a regular class every Wednesday from 7 to 10 pm

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4324 2801

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fi nancially• Home loans • Investment loans

• First Home Buyers • Re-fi nance Loans • Construction Loans • Motor Vehicle

Finance • Business & Commercial Finance

Widow and Widower social group

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Anyone who has lost a partner is welcome to come along to meet others who understand.

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The storage is up on the previous week and more than the 30.8 per cent storage this time last year.

The last time total dam storage was at this level was in November 2001.

Last week’s total water use was about 516 million litres (ML).

This water use was lower than the Level 2 target of 555 ML.

Level 2 water restrictions

Water storage up

Central Coast dam storage was 45.2% as of the week ending Monday, April 16.

continue to apply on the Central Coast.

Media Release, 16 Apr 2012 Megan Low,

Gosford Council


BARBSBARBSBlues Angels Acoustic Roots’n’Blues SessionsBARBS

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Just about every kind of acoustic blues to sweet Coast indy and impromptu ensembles; guitars, harmonicas, bass fi ddle,

drum kit, percussion, mandolin, banjos, saw, washboard, mer-liton and songs, songs, songs; great sound c/o Blues Angels

rhythm men and the greenest venue on the CoastAll for only $5.

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Hosted by Gosford Council Youth Services and the Northern Settlement Services’ Central Coast Multicultural Family Support Program, the event followed on from the successful Film Global nights held over the past few years that

celebrate a different culture each month.

The fi lm nights were designed to showcase the cultural diversity on the Central Coast and to encourage people to become more involved in their community.

This month features the Italian fi lm Bread and Tulip with Italian appetisers served before the fi lm.

Bread and Tulip is a romantic comedy which follows the story of an underappreciated housewife, Rosabella, who

decides to embark on a personal adventure after she is forgotten by her family while on a bus trip.

Complete with beautiful

scenery, eccentric characters and an entertaining story-line; Bread and Tulip is a hilarious insight into the common

problems familiar to every family.



In 1992, John Waters and Stewart D’Arrietta took to the small stage at the Tilbury Hotel, Woolloomooloo, Sydney, with their debut production of Looking Through A Glass Onion.

What was an initially a one week booking quickly sold out and extended into a six week, sell out season.

Fast forward 20 years and after many successful and sold out Glass Onion tours, John and Stewart have decided to return to their up close and personal intimate two man show tour.

The National Tour of Looking Through A Glass Onion commenced in November 2010 at the Sydney Opera House, with a sellout two week season the production quickly extended throughout 2011 taking in over 30,000 ticket sales nationally to be the

‘highest selling Australian Artist tour thus far in 2011.

“It’s been fantastic the response the show is receiving, especially from the younger audiences that are coming along, some of whom were not even born when Lennon and The Beatles were recording and releasing their music, it’s a testament to the legacy of the man and his music that still excites and intrigues people to this day” said Waters.

“Although we’ve done two tours with the full band we were constantly inundated with requests from areas we had yet to tour to come and perform, so we’ve yielded to the call and decided to go back out of the road with the original two man show,” he said.

The show is not a cut-and-paste biography of

Lennon or an emulation of the original recordings.

On stage, with shadows from the lighting arrangement fl uttering over his face, John Waters explores the essence of the man through song and spoken word.

Waters becomes synonymous with Lennon.

He shies away from imitating the artist, but so emotive is his performance, it lulls the audience into believing anything is possible.

It’s part concert and part biography, though it doesn’t seek to tell the full story of Lennon’s life.

“Rather than to impersonate, I wanted to evoke his honesty, bitter-sweet humour, self criticism and disdain for pretentiousness and pomposity,” said Waters.

“The song Glass Onion was John Lennon’s postscript to The Beatles.

“It had such a strong image of crystal ball-gazing and peeling away the layers that it inspired the format for this show – a kaleidoscope collage of song, word, emotion and image”, agrees D’Arrietta with Waters.

For the audience this is either an emotional trip down memory lane or a wonderful introduction to the life and times of one of the most fascinating icons of our time.

With 31 songs performed including to name a few, “A Day in the Life”, “Strawberry Fields Forever”, “Revolution”, “Lucy In the Sky with Diamonds”, “Woman”, “Jealous Guy” and “Imagine”.


Karen Waters, SueMacMedia

Looking Through a Glass Onion

Looking Through a Glass Onion, one of Australia’s longest running tours, will visit Laycock St Theatre on Saturday, June 23, one last time before heading overseas.

John Waters

Italian fi lm nightAn Italian-themed fi lm night, promoting harmony and diversity,

was held on Friday, April 13, at The Hub (Erina Youth Centre), Erina Fair.

“Coast Shelter has been happy to organise for the van to visit Gosford’s CBD to offer anyone with a health care card a dental check up, teeth cleaning and fl uoride treatment”, Coast Shelter executive offi cer Mr Laurie Maher said.

These treatments are provided by students under the supervision of a certifi ed dentist.

“Dental health is now a national issue with Australia ranking among the bottom third of OECD countries,” Maher said.

Poor dental health has a massive social and economic

cost with the stigma and lack of self esteem resulting from poor teeth.

“It undermines individual efforts to obtain and maintain employment and social relationships,” Maher added.

“It is simply not fair that so many Australians, particularly those on low incomes, have to miss out on essential dental care.

“The Federal Government has stated that dental health would be one of their priorities but to institute a national scheme is very costly.

“As we wait to see if the Federal budget will bring relief, our Ourimbah campus

of the University of Newcastle have stepped up to the plate,” Maher stated.

The van will be located right in the centre of Gosford CBD and bookings can be made for May 2,9, 16, 23 and 30 by phoning 4349 4416.

“This is a wonderful initiative of the University and it has been great to see so many groups within our community come together to ensure that anyone with a Health Care Card can benefi t from it,” said Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill.


Heidi Blyth, Coast Shelter

Oral Health Van in Gosford

The University of Newcastle’s Mobile Oral Health Van will be located in Kibble Park, Gosford, for the month of May.

Sport - April 23, 2012 - Coast Community News

TIDE CHART(Fort Denison)

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

In view of the variations caused by local conditions and meteorological effects, these times are approximate and must be considered as a guide only. They are not to be relied on for critical depth calculations for safe navigation. Actual times of High and Low Water may occur before or after the times indicated

LAT 33° 51’ S - LONG 151° 14’ E - TIME ZONE - 1000Times and Heights(m) of high and low waters

TUE - 20424 - 1.571049 - 0.421711 - 1.562315 - 0.54

WED - 30521 - 1.611136 - 0.371800 - 1.70

THUR - 40014 - 0.420615 - 1.631222 - 0.331847 - 1.84

MON - 10322 - 1.531000 - 0.491619 - 1.422214 - 0.65

FRI - 270616 - 0.571215 - 1.231745 - 0.72

TUE - 240405 - 0.471004 - 1.351541 - 0.592208 - 1.71

FRI - 50109 - 0.310710 - 1.631309 - 0.321935 - 1.95

SAT - 280017 - 1.570711 - 0.591312 - 1.221842 - 0.76

WED - 250445 - 0.501044 - 1.301617 - 0.632246 - 1.67

SAT - 60204 - 0.230804 - 1.611357 - 0.332025 - 2.03

SUN - 290113 - 1.530808 - 0.581415 - 1.241950 - 0.77

MON - 300216 - 1.520906 - 0.551521 - 1.312104 - 0.73

SUN - 70259 - 0.190900 - 1.561445 - 0.372115 - 2.05

THU - 260529 - 0.541127 - 1.261659 - 0.682329 - 1.62

MON - 230327 - 0.450926 - 1.391507 - 0.552132 - 1.73

Time - Height(m) Time - Height(m) Time - Height(m)

Issue 025March 22, 2012 Your independent local sports newspaper - 4325 7369

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The Qantas Australian U23s

have completed their AFC Asian Qualifi ers for the 2012 London Games campaign with a scoreless draw against the Iraq U23s at Bluetongue Stadium on Wednesday, March 14.

On a balmy night at the picturesque bayside arena, an experimental and developmental Qantas Australian U23s outfi t couldn’t quite manage to get the better of their rivals who proved to be stubborn opposition.

While both teams strung together some neat build up play through midfi eld, neither side could fi nd the killer pass or strike on goal.

The Qantas Australian U23s goalkeeper, Mark Birighitti, and the Iraqi goalkeeper, Jalal Hassan Hachim, had relatively trouble-free matches with much of the contest played out in midfi eld.

The game had a lively opening with chances arriving at both ends in the fi rst ten minutes of play.

In the fi fth minute, Iraq could, and perhaps should

have capitalised on a defensive error by Australia, while soon after midfi elder Mustafa Amini nearly opened the door for Chris Harold.

Amini’s pass was just a little too strong for Harold who worked tirelessly upfront throughout the match.

Kept at bay by the new Qantas Australian U23s pairing of Brendan Hamill and Zac Anderson, the Iraq U23s were forced to shoot from range and they did so in the 17th minute.

Birighitti, however, watched the shot from Ahmed Yaseen fl y high of his crossbar.

Chris Harold’s pace was proving a menace for the Iraqi backline and his good work drew a foul in the 36th minute of play following a pass from captain Ben Kantarovski.

Unfortunately for Vidmar’s men, Dimitrios Petratos’ resulting free kick failed to trouble Hassan Hachim.

Perhaps the best chance of the game came just two minutes before referee Yuichi Nishimura’s half-time whistle.

Ammar Abdulhussein Ahmed fi red a venomous

shot at goal, however, was thwarted by an alert Birighitti who sprung into action to save the goal bound effort.

The second stanza was close to a carbon copy of the fi rst, with both teams struggling to create many clear-cut opportunities to break the deadlock.

For Qantas Australian U23s, substitute Tomas Rogic and Harold both unleashed efforts from low percentage areas but couldn’t quite force Hassan Hachim into a meaningful save, while Abdulhussein Ahmed whisked a low, curling shot past the woodwork on in the 67th minute.

Unfortunately for the 2071 fans that had made the trek to Central Coast Stadium, there were no goals to witness, with referee Nishimura calling time on the game after four minutes of added play.

Qantas Australian U23 head coach Aurelio Vidmar said he was pleased with the effort of his players considering the limited preparation.

“I thought there were some really strong performances from our goalkeeper, back four, central midfi elders tonight.

“Chris Harold also did quite a good job under very tough circumstances.

“It was never going to be an easy match.

“So considering we had only two light sessions and it was the fi rst time this group had played together I thought we did a decent

job,” concluded Vidmar. However, in the fi nal

analysis, the Australian team failed to score a goal throughout the entire campaign and therefore did not win a match.

Unlike the Women’s team, the Olyroos have not qualifi ed for the 2012

Olympics.Issues over the availability

of players to be selected for the squad have been partly blamed for this failure and it is expected that the FFA will hold an internal enquiry to decide on how to improve on this result in future Olympic qualifi cation campaigns.

Olyroos’ scoreless qualifi cation campaign

Australia and Iraq U23's Line Up at Bluetongue

Photo: ValsPix

Four Kido Mingara Judo Academy

members brought back medals from the Queensland International Open Judo Championships held in Brisbane recently.

Liam Yokoyama, 16, in his U20 junior male division showed his solid judo skills over his opponents dominating the U60kg division by winning gold.

In the senior men division, he found the going tougher but impressed his coaches by powering through with his fast ashi [foot] techniques that opened opponents for

his big throws to securing a bronze.

Melinda Brown was placed in the 52kg Junior Women U20 category, and had a challenging time with some diffi cult judging decisions but her solid groundwork and command of submission techniques secured her a bronze medal.

Caroline Hain, after an injury break, re-entered the competition side of Judo with a strong showing against some solid opponents.

Her winning comeback in the 48kg junior women was only stopped in the fi nals, having to settle for silver.

In the cadet division, she managed a bronze being

edged out on the diaz by her club mate, Angelina.

Angelina Yokoyama just moved up from the girl divisions and did a fantastic job to secure a silver in the 48kg cadets.

The 15-year-old then backed up in the U20 junior women with a bronze.

With their already accumulated selection points Liam Yokoyama as well as his sister Angelina, joined by Caroline Hain and Melinda Brown have all been selected on the National team to compete at the Oceania Championship in Cairns in April this year.

Judo club secures international medals

by Pete Acciari


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“Tough Mudder”, the fi tness

event that captured the imagination of the world’s elite athletes and attracted 21,000 entrants at Phillip Island in Victoria earlier this month, was won by Berkley Vale’s own, Matt

Murphy. The “Tough Mudder” is

regarded as one of the world’s most strenuous events and forces every competitor to the absolute limit and beyond.

The course is 20 kilometres long and features 28 monster obstacles that were designed by para military personnel to challenge even the toughest on the planet.

Against international

competition, Murphy, in his Skins compression clothing won the event by a sizable margin, but still said it was the hardest event he’s entered.

“The course is grueling, it’s relentless.

“And the level of competition is the toughest you could imagine.

“To win the event is incredibly humbling”, said Murphy.

The Central Coast based extreme athlete is no stranger to these kinds of events, having won the NSW and Victorian “Tough Bloke Series” as well as the “Warrior Dash” and “Valley Stampede”.

Murphy, along with his wife Elyse, has made a lifestyle and career out of pushing himself to the edge.

He’s recently been on tour

in the U.S. looking for the hardest events the country has to offer.

He’s also recently been competing in events on the snow and going hard with the world’s best free climber, Alex Honnold, along with many other top athletes.

“I’m an everyday athlete that searches for the greatest challenges.

“I really do believe we can

do whatever we set our minds and bodies to”, said Murphy.

His Search4hurt.com website has a growing number of people following his adventure which resumes overseas after his fi lming and TV commitments are fi nished later in the year here in Australia.

Matt Murphy wins “Tough Mudder”

by Ray Armstrong


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Game 1The Central

Coast Marlins were 1 nil up in the fi rst Grade Sydney Major League C h a m p i o n s h i p series after a tough see sawing battle with the Vikings, winning 5–4 in the bottom of the tenth at Blacktown I n t e r n a t i o n a l Sportspark on Saturday, March 24.

ABL Rookie of the Year and Sydney Blue Sox pitcher, Aiden Francis started on the mound for the minor premiers, Central Coast.

The Vikings started with the hero from game two of the preliminary fi nal, Andrew Cooke, who was looking for a repeat performance in game one of the Championship series.

Marlins knocked in a run early in the bottom of the fi rst to take a 1 – 0 lead.

This was wiped away immediately by the Vikings as they squared the ledger in the top half of the second innings.

In the bottom half of the second innings, the Marlins found themselves with bases loaded and one out thanks to a single from Harrison and a hit by pitch followed by a walk.

A sac fl y from lead off Howe saw the Marlins dive back into the lead.

The minor premiers didn’t have the lead for long at all as Vikings stalwart Kingman knocked in a run and we had a tied ball game again after three innings.

In the fi fth, the Vikings took their fi rst lead of the game thanks to top half of the batting order.

D’Antonio double, Southam and Holland singled to score D’Antonio and the Vikings lead 3 – 2.

The seventh inning saw

the Marlins pounce on a tired Cooke as he was moved from the mound after a solid performance.

Mitch Simon was brought on for the Vikings and he minimised the damage but two runs crossed the plate giving the lead back to the Marlins.

Francis on the mound came into the top of the ninth needing three outs to give the Marlins a one-nil lead in the series.

He fell just short of throwing a complete nine innings, throwing eight 2/3 innings allowing seven hits and four runs with seven strikeouts.

Vikings dug deep in the top of the ninth putting pressure on the Marlins defence.

The pressure paid off as the Vikings tied the ball game in the top of the ninth.

Simon ensured the game would go into extras with some great pitching in the bottom of the ninth.

Vikings couldn’t make a

dent in the scoreboard in the top of the tenth leaving the door open for the Marlins to wrap up the game.

Central Coast took the opportunity thanks to a single to Campbell, then two intentional walks (Moanoroa and Maat) saw the Marlins with loaded bases and none out.

Dan Smith put up a sac fl y for Campbell to cross the plate and gave the Marlins a 5 – 4 victory and the all-important game one of the series.

The Vikings will need to pull out all stops to push the game into a decider on the back of Brad Thomas who should start for the Vikings.

On the other hand, the minor premiers will be looking to wrap up the series with a second victory in game 2.

Game 2Central Coast

Marlins defeated Canterbury Vikings 6-0 on Sunday,

March 25, to claim the Sydney Major League 1st grade title.

Game Two saw tight

pitching early between Vikings’ major leaguer Brad Thomas and Marlins’ Olympian Craig Anderson.

Marlins took the lead 1-0 in the top of the fi fth inning

when Moko Moanaroa scored Michael Campbell.

The pitching duel continued into the eighth inning, when Marlins scored another run to lead 2-0 off a Vikings mistake.

With a 2-0 lead into the ninth inning, Marlins loaded the bases and got a bases clearing 3rd double from Moanaroa to see the Marlins extend their lead to 5-0.

Dan Smith the doubled to score Moanaroa and take a 6-0 lead into the bottom of the ninth.

Anderson, who pitched 8.1 scoreless innings of brilliant baseball, was relieved by brother Paul, who closed out the match to spark wild celebrations.

The Marlins won their fi rst ever SML 1st grade title with the victory, their 16th consecutive win to fi nish out the season.

After winning Game One the night before 5-4, the win wrapped up the 2-0 series victory.

Pitcher Craig Anderson was name Grand fi nal series MVP with his outing.

Marlins win Sydney Major League

See inside for:• All the latest Mariners

News;• Football and League

Seasons kick off;• Athletes win medals;• Union Championships

Results;• Surf competition results;

And lots more…….

Don’t miss the latest copy of Grandstand for all sports news on the Central Coast, now published fortnightly and

available FREE from all good outlets, sports retailers, service stations, hotels, RSL and sporting clubs.

A joint initiative of Gosford City and Wyong Shire Councils, CCROC provides sponsorship to residents who have been selected by a national, state or regional body to participate in a recognised sporting or cultural event.

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

Jordan Groom of Point Clare and Darcy Sneddon of Umina Beach are currently representing Australia on the Trans Tasman Oztag Tour in Auckland, New Zealand

The boys, who each received $1000, were chosen for the team as a result of their strong performances at the Australian Junior National Championships.

Blue Haven resident Mark Leard was awarded $500 to attend the 2012 National Provincial

Baseball Championships held in Adelaide from April 8-15.

Mark was selected after his excellent performance and dedication shown in the selection trials.

Avoca Beach’s Teal Kilbride collected $250 to represent the U13s NSW State Metro Girls Football Team at the National Junior Football Championships held in Canberra from April 18-20.

Teal was selected for the team as a result of her strong performance during trials.

Hayden Crampton of Narara received $1000 to attend the Trans Tasman Archery Challenge held in Rotorua, New Zealand from April 15-21.

Hayden was selected by Archery Australia after his exemplary qualifying scores.



Local sport stars

sponsored by Councils

Five Central Coast residents have received a total of $3750 in sponsorship from the Central Coast Regional Organisation

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

The 100km ride is one of the most popular and takes riders through the hinterland of the Central Coast, starting and finishing at Mt Penang Parklands.

This ride is for

experienced cyclists as it contains some challenging climbs whereas the 50km is not as demanding but still allows the rider to take in the scenery of the Central Coast.

This year a 20km Family Friendly Challenge has been added where, not only families can participate, but individuals who want a pleasant Sunday ride without the challenge of

Bike ride for charities

Those wishing to participate in the Century Challenge Cycle Ride on Sunday, May 20, can this year choose from three road rides and a Kid’s Challenge.

hill climbs can also take part.

The three Challenge rides start and finish at Mt Penang Parklands, where, at the end of the rides, cyclists can enjoy a sausage sizzle, music, a massage and a well-earned rest.

The Kids Challenge is held in the grounds of Mt Penang Gardens and is designed for those aged four to 12 years.

The Century Challenge Cycle Ride is an event of the Rotary Club of Erina and the major beneficiary of the ride is Coast Shelter.

Other beneficiaries are the Gosford Guides and Terrigal sea Rescue Services.


Annona Pearse, Rotary Club of Erina

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With the two sides locked at 1-1 following regulation time and neither side able to break the deadlock following 30 minutes of extra time, the game was decided by penalties.

With the ledger sitting 4-3 in Perth’s favour, Mariners midfi elder Michael McGlinchey stepped up to take the pressure kick, only to see the ball sail over the cross bar.

Perth skipper Jacob Burns secured the Mariners fate when he coolly slotted the decisive penalty past Hyundai A-League Goalkeeper of the Year

Mathew Ryan.Both sides had numerous

opportunities to end the game in regulation time.

Post match, Central Coast boss Graham Arnold praised his teams A-League season and said he believed his charges were the better side on the night.

“I’m a traditionalist and while of course we wanted another crack at Brisbane, for me the Premiership is more important because it rewards consistency,” Arnold said.

“Over 27 rounds our players were brilliant, I couldn’t be prouder of their

efforts.“I’ve said it many times

that it’s a joy turning up at work each day.

“Our season is not over.“We play[ed] Seongnam

in Korea this week [Wednesday, April 18] and our aim is now to qualify for the round of 16 of the AFC Champions League.

“We are in with good opportunity to fulfi l that target, and can now focus all of our efforts on Asia’s premier club competition.”

Media Release, 14 Apr 2012 Ben O’Neill,

Central Coast Mariners

Mariners miss out

Central Coast Mariners have fallen agonisingly short of reaching the 2011-12 Hyundai A-League Grand Final after succumbing 5-3 on penalties to Perth Glory following an enthralling battle at

Bluetongue Stadium on Saturday, April 14.

Kariong defeated Terrigal by 27 points to five at the Haven Oval after they opened the game strongly and dominated most phases of play leading by 14 points to nil at halftime and then went on with the same form to win the game.

Best players for Kariong were lock Blake Sylvester, and Jay Shepherd-Mannix.

Kariong halfback Scott Handley also had a very strong game and controlled proceedings from the centre of the field with aplomb.

However, there

were also many good performers for Terrigal such as Ryan Metcalfe and Alex Farquhar in the forwards that certainly made their mark on the game.

Kariong did score three tries to one and this was a good indication of the flow of the match.

Gosford defeated Northlakes by 47 points to 20 at Slade Park.

Gosford really took control of the match in the final 20 minutes but the game was hard fought for the entire 80 minutes.

Northlakes got away to an excellent start with the first try of the game,

however, Gosford were able to hit back and, approaching halftime, had taken the lead and led by 17 points to seven.

It was a real arm wrestle in the second half but Gosford were always just ahead on the scoreboard.

With 20 minutes to go, Gosford only led by 27 points to 20 and the game was up for grabs.

In the final quarter of the game, Gosford took control and crossed for several match-winning tries.

Best for Gosford were centre Tim Hill, and locks Mitch Cornwell and Luke Henig were outstanding.

Northlakes were best served by centre Brenton Law, and Shane Nesbitt.

Avoca continued their great form from last year when they defeated Woy Woy at Woy Woy Oval by 26 points to six.

Avoca were the better team on the day and deserved the win.

They scored two tries to nil on the day.

Winger Matt Maloney had a great game for Avoca scoring a try and kicking six goals for a personal tally of 21 points.

Best for Avoca were Matt Hipwell and David Gee who both put in sterling performances.

Woy Woy were best served by prop Tyrone Fleming, and Jake Wildschut.

Email, 14 Apr 2012 Larry Thomson, Central

Coast Rugby Union

Coast Rugby union season kicks off

Round one of the Central Coast Rugby Union competition was held on Saturday, April 14.

Mariner’s fans celebrating a goal

Sport - April 23, 2012 - Coast Community News

Ray Maher tournament winners named

Adam and Peter being presented with the shield by Vice President Bob Fraser.

Adam Pinkerton of Gosford and Peter Freestone of Terrigal were named the winners of the Ray Maher tournament held on Monday, April 16, and Tuesday, April 17.

This event is held annually and acknowledges Ray Maher who was founding president of the Central Coast Leagues Club and held that position for 50 years.

It is an open tournament and this year attracted entries from Wyong,

Avoca, Ourimbah, Terrigal, Ettalong, Bateau Bay and two holidaying players from Great Britian in Malcolm Bishop, who has represented Wales, and Phil Down, who has represented England.

The format is three games of thirteen ends over

two days.Monday was ideal and

provided some magnifi cent bowling.

After rain on Monday night, the tournament started under dark clouds at 9am on Tuesday.

Three short stoppages were experienced in the

fi rst game and when most rinks were on their tenth end in the second game, the sky opened up and the tournament was cancelled.

Ray Maher couldn’t attend the presentations because of ill health, so senior vice president Bob Fraser offi ciated.

Email, 17 Apr 2012 Rex Brown, Gosford

Bowling Club

The fourth placing was Terrigal’s best ever result and the top result for a Central Coast club at the Australian Titles.

Jack Moyes was the sixth person in the history of surf life saving competition to make the fi nal of the U19 and Open Ironman in the same year, joining the likes of Trevor Hendy, Ky Hurst and Grant Kenny.

Saxon Lumsden won both the Open and U19 Boardriding titles and the

U19 Women’s Board Relay Teams won both Gold (Alicia Bain, Rachelle King and Lauren Stone) and Bronze (Megan King, Danielle Rippon, Michelle Schofi eld).

Paul Lemmon was named Masters Champion with his wins in the board, swim, ironman, relay and tube race.

Email, 17 Apr 2012 Mardi Love, Central Coast

Sport and Recreation

Terrigal’s best ever NationalsTerrigal Surf Life Saving Club placed

fourth at the Australian Surf Life Saving titles held at Kurrawa-Kirra, two points

behind third placed Manly.

membership is $110 (inc GST) for two members badges but after reviewing all of the information received, the Club has announced that it has revamped its membership packages.

A full membership can be purchased from April 25 for $49 and includes on members badge and voting rights or an additional guest badge for $59.

Upon renewal, members will also receive a card of vouchers that will offer a minimum of $50 in discounts, therefore covering the cost of membership.

The vouchers will include offers for food and drink as well as other items.

The Gosford Race Club has also worked in partnership with Racing NSW to provide more

race dates at times when people are more likely to be available to attend, including an increased number of weekend and twilight meetings in 2012-2013.

“It is diffi cult to grow membership numbers when you predominantly run midweek industry meetings but we hope that by remodelling our membership fees and benefi ts we may make it more attractive for local residents to become members of our Club, despite the fact they may not be able to attend as regularly as they would like due to work commitments,” said Gosford Race Club chief executive James Heddo.


James Heddo, Gosford Race Club

Membership prices drop

Gosford Race Club has conducted targeted and specifi c market research relating to its Membership packages

with a focus on price of membership, availability to attend meetings and benefi ts of membership.

to the Commonwealth Bank Women in Focus team, Debbie took to the waves of Manly with Layne earlier this month just days before the Commonwealth Bank Beachley Classic at Dee Why Beach.

“As the major sponsor of the Commonwealth

Bank Beachley Classic, the Women in Focus team are able to deliver inspiration, information and connection to our community through Layne Beachley.

“The Beachley Classic continues to be a great success and it’s wonderful

to be able to give others the opportunity to take part and get up close and personal with the participants,” said Women in Focus Affiliate Business Banking general manager Karen James.

Following the two-hour lesson, Debbie had not

only learned to stand up on a surfboard; she had also learned valuable life lessons from Layne.

“What I learned was far more than how to surf, the lessons Layne gave us would be equally valid if applied to our businesses, our careers and our lives.”

Media Release, 18 Apr 2012 Erina King,

One Green Bean

Thomson wins surf lesson with Beachley

A Gosford resident and Women in Focus community member Debbie Thomson won a surf lesson with seven time world-champion surfer, Layne Beachley.

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