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The changes come as a result of the proposed construction of the EnergyAustralia Substation at Empire Bay.

“The focus has been on the substation and no one has had any idea that the power lines were going through the street,” said Ruth Ross, president of the Residents of Kincumber Association.

According to Allyn Hamonet, spokesperson for EnergyAustralia, the new substation would need to be serviced from existing substations from Woy Woy and Avoca resulting in the power lines being run down Melville St.

Residents are concerned that the 66,000 volts, compared to the current 11,000 volts will pose a health risk to those living in close proximity to the power lines, however Mr Hamonet claims that there will be little difference in terms of the level of electromagnetic fi eld and if anything, there may be less.

“Magnetic fi elds are produced by current which has to push the voltage along the line.

“The higher the voltage, the less current is required which then reduces the level of magnetic fi eld,” said Mr Hamonet.

Concerned resident Joanne Hughes thinks that EnergyAustralia should consider alternate routes for the power lines or the possibility of putting them underground and ensuring residents are aware of the issue.

“They should be consulting more with residents, not everyone received the letters that we received, not everyone in this street is aware of it,” said Ms Hughes.

However Mr Hamonet claims that residents have been kept informed about

the status of the upgrade with newsletters and regular updates.

“It’s the most heavily populated area of the whole route,” said Ms Ross.

“There is a preschool, sporting oval and a retirement village, all very good reasons to consider the health risk of putting 66,000 volts overheard,” she said.

Mr Hamonet said that EnergyAustralia operates well within health regulation guidelines and the increased voltage should not affect residents any more than the power lines that are currently in place.

“Magnetic fi elds generated by power lines are no greater than those generated by a plasma TV or a home computer,” said Mr Hamonet.

According to E n e r g y A u s t r a l i a , t h e power lines along Melville St, Kincumber were constructed in 1976 with an original view to connect to a substation in the Empire Bay area.

The power lines are currently operating at 11,000 volts however, they have the capacity to function at 66,000.

The power line structure will not be replaced in full to cater for the substation however according to Mr Hamonet, two, possibly three power poles will be replaced for general maintenance as well as the upgrade of overhead support structures.

Representatives of Melville St met with MP Chris Hartcher on Friday, November 12, to discuss their concerns and possible alternatives.

Kaitlin Watts, 12 Nov 2010Interviewees: Allyn

Hamonet, Rush Ross and Joanne Hughes

Kincumber residents

assured that magnetic fi elds are harmless

Residents in Melville St, Kincumber have voiced concerns about the 66,000 volts of electricity that will be running along

overhead power lines in the street.

The proposed concept received overwhelming community support at the Gosford Challenge Mid Term Review and well known performing artists, celebrities and business people have also lent their support.

Gosford Council is

currently completing due diligence reports in the lead-up to sourcing funding for the project.

“The performing arts centre remains high on our agenda and we are working with Council towards making the concept a reality.

“In the meantime, the

Central Coast Leagues Club is committed to supporting the performing arts, particularly through our entertainment program,” said Ms Suann.

The plans for the proposed performing arts centre incorporate a new home for the Central Coast

Performing Arts Centre design under review

The proposed performing arts centre to be constructed on the existing Central Coast Leagues Club (CCLC) site is a priority, says Belinda Suann, Business Development Manager at Central

Coast Leagues Club.

Conservatorium, a 1000 seat theatre, a 1000 seat convention hall, a jazz club and a television recording studio.

The design also allows for indoor and outdoor dining facilities which are important in enhancing the event experience for guests.

The building designs have been based on a needs analysis report prepared by the Friends of Performing Arts Precinct (FoPAP) and much consultation with community members and experts in the areas of theatre design, sound engineering and convention management.

Designs for the façade of the building have evolved from practical to impressive, in line with feedback that an iconic building identifying a performing arts and cultural precinct beside Gosford’s waterfront needs to be the uncompromising outcome.

Ms Suann said the Central Coast Leagues Club is committed to making the site immediately available for the project.

Media Release 12 Nov 2010

Belidna Suann, Central Coast Leagues Club

The dog off leash exercise area was suspended at the Reserve in October last year in response to an urgency motion regarding the potential impact of dog off leash activity on the Bush Stone-curlew, a threatened species under the Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995.

Council claims to be implementing a number of measures to reduce the potential impact of re-opening dog off leash

areas on the surrounding environment including the implementation of black chain wire fencing to reduce pedestrian and dog access to the woodland and beach area at the south western portion of Pippi Point, educational sign posting informing patrons of the sensitive nature of the foreshore environment and signage reminding dog owners of their legal responsibility in the collection and proper

disposal of dog faeces. Council also states that

regular monitoring of the area will be undertaken and should Council or local environment groups detect Bush Stone-curlew breeding in any of the reserves, the designated areas in which the breeding is taking place may, upon assessment, be temporarily closed to dogs and their owners.

A second area at Broadwater Reserve, Seabreeze Ave, Kincumber

has been closed to dog off and on leash activity due to the proximity to a children’s playground and Saratoga Oval Reserve, Willaroo Rd, Saratoga has been restricted to on leash activity only.

Council will review its recommendations for all six sites in 24 months.

Endorsed sites will be re-opened for dog off leash activity once signage has been installed and recommendations actioned.

Council Agenda, 2 Nov 2010

ENV.58

Changes to dog exercise areas in Davistown,

Kincumber and Saratoga

Gosford City Council has endorsed the re-opening of the dog off leash exercise area at Illoura Reserve, Mireen Ave Davistown.

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The Memorial Service, attended by about 70 people, was conducted by the Central Coast unit Padre, Rev Canon Jim Doust.

Plaques on the unit’s memorial stone were unveiled for Mr O’Connell and Mr MacLachlan as Lloyd Grounds played a pipe lament.

CMDR Ian Gallard spoke about the community service contributions made by the deceased volunteers, both of whom were still rostered for duties until they succumbed to sudden illness.

Media Release,30 Oct 2010

Ron Cole, Maine Rescue NSW

Memorial pays tribute to

volunteersA Memorial Service to remember two

Marine Rescue volunteers, Mr Brian O’Connell and Mr Ken MacLachlan

who passed away earlier this year, was held at the Marine Rescue base at Point Clare on Saturday, October 30.

Local fi shermen found the emptied boxes over the past two weeks.

The box stolen from Lisarow was found in Tuggerah Lake and the Green Point box was discovered on Avoca Beach.

“It is a sad day when

people have to resort to stealing from a charity,” said the fundraising manager for Guide Dogs NSW/ACT, Mr.Alex Green.

“Guide Dogs NSW/ACT does not receive any government funding, so acts like this diminish our

ability to provide services to assist the independence of people with impaired vision free of charge.

“It takes two years and costs about $30,000 to raise and train each guide dog that is matched to someone who has limited or no vision.

“We are grateful for and appreciate the ongoing support from the Central Coast community and hope that we don’t see a repeat of these incidents.”


Sally Edgar, Guide Dogs NSW/ACT

Thieves steal from a charity

Two guide dog collection boxes were stolen on Wednesday November 3 from Bi-Lo stores at Lisarow and Green point.

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Following constructive feedback from successful community consultation meetings held at Copacabana and Terrigal last month the deadline has been extended due to the large volume of community interest.

Developed in 2006, by Gosford Council with community organisations and local Aboriginal people, the 5 Lands Walk event has been an annual cultural, physical and spiritual journey comprising a nine kilometre walk through fi ve coastal villages - Macmasters Beach, Copacabana, Avoca, North Avoca and Terrigal.

Plans to make the walking track a permanent feature

of our local landscape are currently underway with the Masterplan providing the blueprint for an improved and integrated network of walking tracks linked to lookouts, viewing platforms, local communities and other key visitor sites.

Project Offi cer, Mr Chris Lear said there has been a lot of discussion among the community regarding the alternatives for a permanent route which are currently on display.

“The routes on offer have provoked much thought and discussion, as well as stimulated other ideas and suggestions which we are taking into consideration.

“The Masterplan must consider and balance a

number of different priorities such as construction cost, maintenance cost, benefi ts to the whole community including providing links and safe passageways for residents and tourists alike, as well as environmental considerations and educational opportunities.

“None of the concept suggestions have been formally accepted at this point and any residents wishing to view the alternate routes should visit www.5landswalk.com.au where they can download feedback forms to submit their suggestions,” Mr Lear said.

Mr Lear said Council will be continuing with ongoing community consultation

throughout the progression of this project.

“Council has now appointed consultants to undertake Natural, Aboriginal and European Heritage Assessments from Macmasters Beach to Terrigal, which will identify opportunities and constraints along the way.

“We will be appointing landscape architects to create the Masterplan later this month and are planning to hold more community consultation meetings early in the New Year to encourage continuing community involvement throughout the next stage of this project,” said Mr Lear.

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Alison Hood, Council Media

Deadline for feedback on 5 Lands Walk route extended

The deadline for community feedback submissions regarding Gosford Council’s Masterplan for a permanent route for the 5 Lands Walk has been extended until Friday, November 19.


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This disturbing and irate outburst did very little to help the debate on the issue of Gosford Council’s purchase of Gosford Town Shopping Centre.

Of major concern to those running a business in Gosford is that of staff car parking.

Geoff Ball of GR Ball and Associates in Gosford, stated it cost his business over $5000 per annum for his staff to come to work and park their cars in Baker St car park.

Yet council proposes to give 400-odd parking spots to commuters free of charge in Gosford Town Centre while he still has to pay.

The contribution to the CBD from commuters is minimal while staff members working in Gosford tend to spend and shop in the city.

Where is the sense in providing free parking for commuters and not those working in the CBD?

The Centre will be closed off once council takes possession at the end of this year and used exclusively as a car park.

After this, council will seek expressions of interest from parties to invest in the centre.

Gosford City Council General Manager, Mr Wilson stated that, once in possession, the council will consider proposals that add

to the vibrancy of the city centre and have minimal cost.

In the meantime, Council is investigating options to install a lift to the car park on the exterior of the building, as well as providing access to parking via the fi re stair and ramp on the northern side of the building.

A question was asked as to whether the acquisition will help to revitalise Gosford and Council’s short answer was no.

Rather, the purchase is an investment in the city’s future and will provide parking for activities that will revitalise Gosford.

This, council believes, is a step in the right direction.

It was interesting to hear council’s view confi rming that additional car parking spaces will be provided to commuters and the general public.

However, no additional spaces are being planned.

All car parking spaces in the Centre are currently used and no arrangement is in motion to provide additional spaces.

Member for Robertson, Deborah O’Neil, after a meeting with commuters, acknowledged the choice of the Gosford Town Centre purchase for commuter car parking was not the best option, especially women who park and ride.

Female commuters have a security concern when returning from working in Sydney and having to walk to the Centre where their cars are stationed, particularly outside daylight hours.

Gosford Chamber has previously suggested to Council that Baker St car park would be a more suitable location for commuters while the Centre car park could free up street parking for customers and staff of the city’s business operators.

John Phillips, owner of Phillips Pharmacy, asked of the impact closing the centre would have on unemployment and is concerned that existing businesses are unable to relocate to other premises in town.

In answering, Peter

Wilson suggested this was likely to happen anyway because the centre, as a retail operation, had already failed with no-one showing interest in buying the centre as a going concern.

Phillips countered with the argument that it was not the centre which had failed, but its management that was at fault.

Gosford Chamber continues its concern over other vacant buildings in Gosford and promises to consult with both the business community and Council on all future plans for Gosford Town Centre.

Emotions aside, it can be considered this debate is far from over.

Gosford City remains poised for development and is still one of the best spots on the Coast for it.

What is not wanted is another Spurbest drama and more derelict buildings in town.

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Council stated that as street parking was a problem in Gosford city, the commuter car park would provide an extra 600 car parking spaces, 400 of which will provide free parking to commuters, according to Gosford Chamber of Commerce.

Council has purchased the property for $11 million, $7 million of which is from a commonwealth government grant promised by Belinda Neal on her election to the seat of Robertson in 2007, the remaining $4 million was funded by council itself.

Gosford Council plan to take vacant possession by December 31 and all retail operators are required to vacate the building by this date.

John Tilston, Council’s Economic Development advisor said that the complex is running at a fi nancial loss as it currently stands.

“The Financial Review on September 7 reported that by late 2008, the complex was losing $1.2 million per year, or $100,000 per month.

“While we would all love to see lots of activity within it, the reality is that the Gosford town Centre Shopping Centre has been on the market for three years now and if a commercially viable and fi nancially sustainable option had been identifi ed, the property would have sold long ago,” said Mr Tilston.

Council’s director of Environment and Planning, Colleen Worthy-Jennings said that extensive research

has been undertaken for the Town Centre to proceed as a car park.

“All investigations regarding council’s conversion of the Town Centre into a community car park were carried out with due diligence.

“The building is structurally sound to occupy a 600 space car park.

“We have received professional advice that states a minimum of $21 million needs to be invested into the property for it to be effectively converted into a commercials structure,” said Ms Worthy-Jennings.

Mayor of Gosford City, Cr Laurie Maher said that it was the community feedback that fundamentally led to the decision of a car park conversion.

“When the draft Masterplan was released, the Gosford Challenge team received a large amount of feedback that the Plan did not address the need for increased parking in the City Centre.

“Council was only staying true to their residents by investing in its city when it incorporated the provision of an extra 600 parking spaces,” said Cr Maher.

Other objections voiced at the meeting included opinions on commuter safety and security and concern that council may be adding to the number of derelict buildings within the CBD.

The Agenda newsletter 10 Nov 2010

Gosford Chamber of Commerce

Council argues for commuter

carpark

A meeting held at council chambers on Thursday, September 16 gave attendees an insight into the reason behind why

council believes Gosford Town Centre is ideal for a commuter car park.

Car park plan provides no extra spaces

Deputy Mayor, Cr Craig Doyle told guests at the Gosford Chamber of Commerce breakfast meeting held on Wednesday, November 3, at Gosford RSL, “If you don’t love it then leave it.” when referring

to those whom he considers “knockers of developing Gosford City”.

Cr Craig Doyle

Gosford Town Centre

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Noted coastal geoscientist Associate Professor Ian Goodwin has slammed the study of the ship’s likely effects on sand movement on Avoca’s famous surf as incomplete and unlikely to be correct.

“Surfrider is not saying the Adelaide should not be sunk, but we are saying a lot more research has to be

done to prove sandbanks won’t be badly affected.

“It’s too close to the beach and in too shallow water,” said Surfrider Foundation Director, Brendan Donohoe

The proposed scuttling has been mired in controversy most recently involving local surfers demanding and winning an injunction on the scuttling,

claiming the stripping of hazardous materials was far from complete despite government assurances.

“Locals know their beach, they love their beach and are right to do everything they can to protect it.

“These people are heroes, they have never given up on getting the best outcome for the Coast

despite strong criticism from others who see the scuttling as a great thing.

“The scuttling may be a great thing but let’s get it right.

“Maybe Avoca is the wrong spot. Let’s check all possibilities about the damage it could cause, not only to surf quality but also to beach safety.

“Changed sandbanks and beach erosion or realignment can lead to more treacherous rips and currents,” said Mr Donohoe.

“I’m a town planner, not an economist, but I seriously doubt the economic benefi ts to the Central Coast if it’s a competition between surfi ng and wreck diving. Surfi ng is a hugely popular activity and Avoca is a red hot surf spot.

Any action that could potentially damage the surf quality must be avoided,” he said.

The Surfrider Foundation is calling for ongoing monitoring of toxic leaching and other effects of the scuttling.


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Surfrider Foundation concerned over Avoca Beach surf

The National Board of Surfrider Foundation is backing calls for the NSW Government to not proceed with the proposed scuttling of the Ex-HMAS Adelaide off Avoca Beach until more investigation

of sand movements around the wreck are completed.

Gosford Council Mayor, Cr Laurie Maher welcomed the move.

“This is a great win for the people of the Central Coast.

“The single Corporation will bring together the operations of both Councils to allow for better planning for delivery of services to the 125,000 homes and businesses in the region.

“The Central Coast community will benefi t from more effi cient allocation of resources, and improved regional planning for population growth and future droughts,” said Mayor Maher.

Once the Governor of NSW has given assent to the bill, the Councils will have 90 days to establish the corporation.

The amendments to the Central Coast Water Corporation Act 2006 passed through both houses of parliament with bipartisan support and will give the Councils greater control over when services will be transferred to the

new Corporation. Wyong Shire Council

Mayor, Cr Doug Eaton said this is the biggest water delivery reform the region has seen.

“The new legislation sets out a fi ve phase transition process.

The effects on the community will be thoroughly assessed at each phase of the transition period, to ensure the changes will benefi t the community.

“I would like to stress that there will be no disruption to customers during the transfer,” said Mayor Eaton.

The Councils expect the Corporation to become operational from July 1 next year.

The appointment of the Central Coast Water Corporation Board will be subject to the approval of both councils.


Sarah Pepperall, Wyong Council

Councils join forces for water services

The NSW Government has passed legislation for the establishment of the Central Coast Water Corporation which

will see a merger between Gosford and Wyong operations.

Avoca Beach

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The group met at the Gosford RSL Club to discuss the impact on their properties.

The 149 Planning certifi cates say that properties residing on the coastline may be prone to impact from sea level rise.

More than 150 people attended a meeting at the Gosford RSL Club to put politicians on the spot about the issue.

Politicians present included Laurie Maher, Chris Holstein, Chris Hartcher, Catherine Cusack and Deborah O’Neill.

The debate revolved mostly around the impacts on residents of the encoding of the S149(5) certifi cates and the amendments passed to the Coastal Protection Act.

Residents are reporting that their insurance premiums are sky-rocketing (one reported a premium rising from $1500 to $7000) and that properties cannot be sold with buyers shying away when they read the 149 certifi cates.

The amendments to the Coastal Protection Act will put the costs of coastal protection directly onto the property owners said Mr Pat Aiken, a member of the Coastal Residents group.

Mr Richard Weller of Climate Future said local councils are to carry out studies to establish what sort of protection works are appropriate for each section of coastland which landowners will then be asked to pay for.

Many at the meeting, including the politicians present, spoke about repealing the amendments, claiming the act removed the common law rights of people to protect their property.

“The benchmarks set by the State Government refl ect the scientifi c projections – 0.4m by 2050 and 0.9m by 2100.

“It was pointed out at the meeting that rises will be slow over the next few decades but will accelerate towards the end of the century, we have many

years to anticipate what will happen,” said Mr Weller.

“If the legislation remains in the current form or is simply repealed and not replaced with anything better that deals with these new problems, the result will be that nothing will be done to protect these properties or our beaches.

“Erosion driven by sea level rise will eventually destroy the sand dunes and demolish the houses and the owners will lose their property to the sea,” he said.

“The engineering reality is that if no protection works are built, we may end up with a new beach profi le at a higher level somewhat further inland and the next row of houses will be under threat.

“Alternatively, if protection works are constructed, we will likely end up with the water against the sea wall and no beach at all because residents will be unable to pay the escalating sand nourishment costs as the sea rises,” said Mr Weller.

“If we want to maintain our beaches, we will have to organize a mechanism for government to assist property owners to abandon the fi rst rows of sand dunes.

“These will need to be returned to the low shrub vegetation that naturally occurs on coastal dunes to bolster resistance to erosion.

“The properties will have to be abandoned and revegetated before we see signifi cant sea level rise, say within the next 20 to 30 years, as the dunes must be stabilized prior to the increased water levels and storm attack.

“We also need to think about how we deal with land that has some sort of limited life, currently there is no legal or commercial framework to deal with such land.

“It will be treated as unusable when it will in fact be of use for many decades yet and still be a highly desirable place to live,” said Mr Weller.

Online Submission10 Nov 2010

Richard Weller, Climate Future

Values affectedMembers of the newly formed Coastal

Residents group are concerned about the impact of the 149 Planning

certifi cates on their properties.

After almost 16 years in Parliament, the Member for Gosford has decided to step down and allow someone who can give a longer commitment to the electorate the opportunity to run for the seat.

“I have thought long and hard about whether I am able to commit to another 4 years.

“After taking all factors into consideration, I have decided not to recontest the State election in March next year.

Premier Kristina Keneally thanked Ms Andrews for her service to the NSW Parliament and the Central Coast.

“I thank Marie for her energetic contribution to her local community,

securing improvements to infrastructure, health, transport, and roads.

“Living on the Woy Woy Peninsula for more than 20 years, Marie has worked tirelessly for her local community, building grassroots support to revitalise the region.

“Marie was a Central Coast champion and put her community fi rst,” said Ms Keneally.

First elected to the seat of Peats at the 1995 election, Ms Andrews became the Member for Gosford in 2007 when the area was transferred to the seat of Gosford in a re-distribution.

“I thank the electors of the former Peats electorate and now the Gosford electorate for entrusting

me with the great honour of representing them in the New South Wales Parliament – Australia’s oldest Parliament.

“My job has been made that much easier due to the dedication and hard work of the Electorate Offi ce Staff.

“They carry out their duties in a very effi cient yet compassionate manner and I am very much indebted to each of them.

“To local members of the Australian Labor Party, I say thank you for allowing me to be your endorsed candidate over the years – I feel both humbled yet privileged to have had this honour.

Marie Andrews, who resides on the Woy Woy Peninsula, says she is proud of many achievements

during her time as the State representative.

“I am particularly proud of the huge investment in our schools over the time I have been in Parliament.

“The building of the new Kariong Mountains High School, the upgrades at Umina Public School and Henry Kendall High School and the formation of the collegiate we know as Brisbane Water Secondary College are all highlights of my time as the member.

“In addition, the enormous investment of over $100 million into Gosford Hospital and the transitional care unit and Dental Clinic at Woy Woy are wonderful examples of the NSW Labor Government’s commitment towards improving our health system.

“Certainly the recent announcement of a bus service seven days a week from the Woy Woy Peninsula to Gosford Hospital is an achievement that I am very proud of and the long running Excursion Ticket that allows seniors and pension card holders to travel on approved private and public transport for just $2.50 has been a very successful initiative”, said Ms Andrews.

Media Release8 Nov 2010

Suzanne King, Marie Andrew’s offi ce

“Marie is a kind and lovely lady, whom I like very much and have told her so on a number of occasions,” he said.

“She has served her community both admirably and gracefully for many years and I’m sure nearly everyone will be sorry to see her retire.

“I’ve often seen Marie at my children’s school assembly handing out

awards.“Marie has been at every

over-50 club Christmas function; retirement-village shin-dig, and just about every offi cial event, I’ve ever attended.

“I take my hat off to her,” he said.


Cr Peter Freewater, Greens candidate

“I wish Ms Andrews well in her retirement and look forward to the announcement of who the Labor candidate will be,” said Cr Holstein.

“What we are seeing with the retirement of so many Labor MPs is Labor’s abandonment of their communities.

“Labor has sent NSW in the wrong direction but instead of fi xing the problems they have created, they are now getting out and leaving their communities behind,’ said Cr Holstein.


Wendy Black, Offi ce of Chris Holstein.

Marie Andrews to stand down after 16 years of service to the community

Longstanding Member of State Parliament, Marie Andrews, announced on Monday November 8 that she will not be recontesting the next election to be held in March.

Holstein acknowledges retiring Labor member

Liberal candidate for Gosford, Chris Holstein, has acknowledged the long serving MP, Marie Andrews, following her

decision not to contest next year’s election.

Freewater praises Andrews

Greens Candidate for Gosford, Cr Peter Freewater has come out in praise of retiring Gosford MP Marie Andrews.

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“The tour was inspired by the life of Amy Gillett, an elite Australian athlete killed in a motor vehicle accident while riding and training in Germany”, said Mr Gillett, who is of no relation.

The Foundation was formed to reduce the incidence of death and injury caused by the interaction between cyclists and motorists, he said.

Mr Gillett said the ride was both a personal and professional challenge for him.

“Aside from the

networking and professional development potential for me, the six-day 832 kilometre ride is the longest consecutive ride I have ever attempted and 8 kilometres of the tour was vertical climbing,” said Mr Gillett.

“Having also been involved in a motor vehicle and bicycle accident two years ago, I see a great need to help promote and participate in this event and it is a perfect complement to my role within Council’s road safety unit.

“There are close to 50

kilometres of cycle ways across Gosford City, with proposals for a further 170 kilometres in the future and I see this event as a prime opportunity to promote safe cycling both on our cycle ways and roadways across the Central Coast.”

The tour route extended from Sydney to Blackheath, Mudgee, Muswellbrook, Pokolbin, Terrigal and back to Sydney.



Clinical director of the Central Coast Clinic, Dr Larissa Grund said: “Most people still do not readily admit to mental health problems because discrimination and misunderstanding are still very common, yet everyone knows someone who has been affected by depression, anxiety substance abuse or psychosis.

“Our team is professional

and non-judgemental, we know how tough it can be for people,” she said.

The Central Coast Clinic fi rst opened its doors in October 2008 to provide private mental health services for residents of the Central Coast and surrounding areas.

The Central Coast Clinic, located in Brisbane Waters Private Hospital, has continued to expand since

its opening and will soon be upgrading its facilities to 30 beds.

The clinic has had close to 3000 inpatient and outpatient services to date and is dedicated to treating the mental health needs of the community.

Media releaseNov 5 2010

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The wine store was inspired by Mr Bezwada’s son’s illness with cancer and operates on a sustainable philanthropic business model, he said.

Consumers would know exactly how much is being given at any time with all

donations recorded and displayed on the website.

“It was important to me to fi nd a way to ensure that medical research into childhood cancer is appropriately funded,” said Mr Bezwada

“I believe a cure

is imminent and as a community, we just need to speed up the research and double our efforts.”


Sarah Tolmie, Life and Love

Father raises money for cancer research

Wyoming father Mr Srini Bezwada is the founder of a new online boutique wine store which is committed to sharing profi ts with medical research teams working on a cure for childhood

cancer

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Clinic to host mental health seminar

A Woy Woy based Central Coast mental disorders clinic is hosting a free information seminar for community members on depression and anxiety, presented by a panel of Psychiatrists, at

7pm Thursday, November 18 at Erina Library.

Riding for charity

Gosford Council’s cycleways and pedestrian safety offi cer, Mr David Gillett has participated in the 832-kilometre Share the Road tour from November 9 to 14 to raise money for the Amy

Gillett Foundation.

The incident occured on Tuesday, October 26.

The Department of Education has stated that no students were harmed, however, some were distressed by the incident and counselling was

arranged.“The school makes

every effort to protect the birds during their breeding season and to ensure students are safe when they play in the area,” said Sven Wright from the Department

of Education.The teacher involved has

been put on leave pending investigation.

Kaitlin Watts10 Nov 2010

Interviewee: Sven Wright

Egg crushing investigated

The Department of Education is investigating an incident at Kincumber Primary School where a teacher was alleged to have intentionally crushed Plover’s eggs on the playground.

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On behalf of the President, Mrs Nancy McDonough and members of the Gosford RSL Sub-Branch Women’s Auxiliary, we appreciate the launch of this publication in Gosford and we look forward to receiving the fi rst copy.

Best wishes for success.Letter, 8 Nov 2010

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An informed public produces better government and better political outcomes and as Australians, we are privileged to have a free and fair media.

I’m looking forward to the fi rst issue of Gosford Central

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Letter, 10 Nov 2010Chris Hartcher, Member

for Terrigal

It was a huge day with large crowds sharing the spectacle of beautifully restored and prepared vessels.

To see such a large and supportive crowd was a credit to the craftsmanship of these historical boats.

These wonderfully built vessels continue to provide their owners with reliable and gentle passage through the beauty of surrounding waterways.

Although a number of “pirates” invaded the shores of Davistown on the day, I was relieved that they came

bearing gifts of “treasure” which were enthusiastically received by the children gathered.

This event continues to grow and provide a glimpse into the craftsmanship and sea heritage still alive and well in our beautiful Brisbane Waters community.

Davistown is one low-lying community which is potentially affected by sea level rise and Council sea level mapping graphically

illustrates this.Let’s hope that the

community and planning authorities navigate through this diffi cult planning process to everyone’s advantage.

On such a successful Central Coast pageant in such a beautiful setting my thoughts go out to those involved in the process of protecting what we have here.

Events like this surely succeed in reminding us of what we are fi ghting for.

Letter, 4 Nov 2010Peter Whyte, Tumbi Umbi

Chamber of Commerce welcomes new paper

The Gosford and District Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. are delighted to hear about the introduction of a new tabloid newspaper in the Gosford area which will keep businesses and

residents abreast of just what is happening in the area.

Shadow Minister welcomes

newspaperAs Shadow Minister for the Central Coast

and Member for Terrigal, I welcome the launch of a new source of news and

information for the 2250 and 2251 postcodes. The Gosford News will be a great driver for local issues that are important to everyone, not just the business community.

Aimed solely at our city, this new paper will offer Gosford residents more of an opportunity to learn of what is happening in their streets and suburbs whilst at the same time, will offer businesses all the normal advertising and promotional aspects which go with this type of venture.

In addition to the marketing and promotion for businesses, there will

be information which is up to date and at times controversial but all aimed at bringing our communities together.

Chamber President Rod Dever said “this is a great opportunity for Gosford which will provide so much more than just a newspaper.

“This will fast become a part of the local landscape and can be used as another vehicle to deliver important information to the community, allowing them to make informed decisions.

“We wish the operators every success and of course, our ongoing support,” said Mr Dever

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Planning Certifi cate and Coastal Protection Bill, the low lying Davistown community fi nally hosted the rain delayed 2010 Putt

Putt Regatta.

Council has received petitions both objecting to and supporting the road closure from members of the local community.

Two petitions were received supporting the road closure with a total of 101 signatures and a petition with 342 signatures objecting to the road closure.

Traffi c has been described as being excessive for the width of road carriageway available and consideration has been requested for the closure of Christie Road at its intersection with Cutrock Road.

Manager of Engineering Services and Investigations, Mr John Craag said that the proposal for a road closure of Christie Road, incorporating a turning area, was considered by the local Traffi c Committee as a

possible measure to reduce traffi c volumes and improve safety in Cutrock Road and Christie Road.

“In consideration of this matter, the Committee resolved to recommend to Council that the proposal to close Christie Road at Cutrock Road be publicly exhibited, and also referred to Wyong Shire Council and the Rural Fire Service for comment,” said Mr Craag.

“Council subsequently adopted the Committee’s recommendation and the proposal was publicly exhibited in the local newspaper, letterbox dropped to all residents of Cutrock Road and Christie Road and referred to both Wyong Shire Council and the Rural Fire Service seeking comment,” he said.

“Now that the exhibition period has fi nished, all

submissions received are being collated and reviewed.

“These submissions, both for and against, will form the basis of a further report to the local Traffi c Committee and subsequently Council, presenting community views on the proposal and, considering those views, provide options available to fi nalise the issue.

“As the review of submissions received is now being undertaken, and some issues raised may require further research and surveys, a fi rm commitment date for consideration by the local Traffi c Committee cannot be given at this time, however it is anticipated that the matter will be considered at a meeting in the New Year,” said Mr Craag.

Email, 10 Nov 2010John Craag, Gosford

Council

Lisarow road closure under consideration

Gosford Council’s Local Traffi c Commitee has considered the closure of Christie Road, Lisarow, at its intersection with Cutrock Road, after Gosford Council received a number of

petitions regarding the idea.

Now that the community in and around Gosford will get the same level of information communication.

Well done to all concerned and all the best for the future.

Chris Holstein

Liberal Candidate welcomes new voice

Can I offer my congratulations to Ducks Crossing Publications on the initiative to launch a Gosford Central Community News, their previous and ongoing success with the peninsula news is

a result of grass roots communication with the community.

Please, as our elected representative, assure my readers now that your government is not so confl icted that you are unable, or perhaps simply unwilling, after ten years, to call for public investigation into, if not the sacking, of Gosford City Council.

Gosford City Council has been publicly identifi ed by me as corrupt for many years, including over four hundred days and many nights outside NSW Parliament.

Gosford City Council has been exposed with much in common with so many other councils Manly, Canterbury City...., that our NSW State Ombudsman Bruce Barbour has identifi ed over many years for, among other things, not complying with their State mandated obligations.

I found it necessary on Monday, the 30th of October, 2010 to explain to our NSW First Law Offi cer John Hatzistergos, [a person said to aspire to the Supreme Court Bench] why I will continue to prosecute the very ordinary work product of people like him and his Labor Party members, in our political court of public opinion.

The growing number of dysfunctional councils which are still infl icting their poor political governance on the voting public remains the responsibility of all those who have passed through and continue to populate the Offi ce of Premier and Cabinet and NSW Parliament, including those party members who are currently jumping ship, I believe, to avoid fi elding my questions about their personal values.

Governance and the parties’ responsibility to make it “good governance”, is certainly an election issue for anyone standing in the run up to the March 2011 NSW State election.

While it may be unpopular, my personal pleasure in using the instructive term “two parties not much preferred”, comes from years of going back and forth between useless Labor party members and the members of the Liberal Coalition, Greens and others with evidence of the documented denial of due process infl icted on my father, Louis Phillip Verdun JAMES, by the publicly identifi ed corrupt Gosford City Council, which remains populated by Labor, Liberal Coalition, Greens, Central Coast First and Independents.

Barbara Perry and her Labor government presents her Ministry as confl icted while she and Premier Keneally continue to accommodate what I euphemistically identify as their party members’

“political sins against the peoples”.While the documented abuse of due process is

important to everyone in the State of NSW who is denied their due process, I now put to my Gosford readers this more important allegation; “Gosford City Council, an elected corporate entity, allowed the Coroner to understand that the Council had no knowledge or experience in the use or application of concrete to protect the structural integrity of corrugated steel pipes used in Piles Creek when it clearly had prior experience.”

This begs the question; “What do police investigators and the coroner make of the existence of the two eight foot diameter pipes placed by the DMR in 1962 beneath Peats Ridge Road which were lined with concrete when placed and later repaired with concrete again during their service?

Stephen Glen, when interviewed by Terry Collins from the Express Advocate earlier this year, told readers that Council inspected its roads and infrastructure twice every twelve months.

I question why we ratepayers must pay to access the discussion of our public business.

The Clare Graham report of 4 November of a fi ery debate between Gosford City Council and the sponsors of the breakfast meeting of the Gosford Chamber of Commerce was attended by those who could afford to pay $35 for members and $45 for non-members.

Did we pay for Peter Wilson and Gosford City Councillors to attend?

I believe the eleven million dollar expense to all ratepayers to purchase a shopping centre to turn it into a car park is a “misuse of public funds” which makes “no sense” when done without consultation.

Most of us have not forgotten the last investment fi asco.

We are still waiting to know the full and fi nal cost.This unusual purchase was being discussed

at the same time Council was doing a third very expensive make over of Kibble Park and environs which includes the Library.

Readers of the Express Advocate were receiving mixed messages about what Gosford City Council was actually doing with our money.

The Gosford Town Centre is just too far from the station to be a good commuter parking station.

As for attracting new investment into Gosford by promoting expansion, our Council is selfi sh and wrong.

I believe they are acting to preserve their jobs.Gosford is not suited to bigger and more.Some developers may see and understand that

it is time to accept that Gosford has physical limits because of its location.

It is time to accept those limits and stop cutting away the natural environment with excavators.

Let what is already squeezed in mature and fi t itself more comfortably into the natural environment.

Mayor Maher, is this eleven million dollar expense to solve Gosford parking problems or the commuters’ parking problems?

I believe they are two separate and distinct problems.

One can be solved by changes to the planning laws at State level, by mandating all parking needs for any and all developments be supplied by the developers on private property.

The other is commuter amenity which should be right next to the transport hub and hospital.

Gosford Town Centre is a business property with its own off street parking, not a parking station!

As for it being a good investment, for a council already in the dog house for wasting a still untallied amount of ratepayers’ money, who was it that told our council a property which last changed hands at fi fty seven millions was a good investment?

The selling agent?Is it true that council had no fi xed idea of what it

was going to do with this property when it resolved to buy it?

Could it be that the property’s price would have dropped even more if the deep pockets of ratepayers were not dipped into?

By the way Laurie Maher telling people democracy was being heard, is lucky those words did not stick in his throat!

Edward James

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During late September, members of Gosford Public School P and C met with Education Minister, Ms Verity Firth to discuss the proposed relocation to Henry Kendall High School and are currently working with the Department of Education to determine the best outcome should the school be relocated.

The P and C have since circulated a petition

around the Gosford CBD and have collected over 1100 signatures which was then given to the Minister for Land, Tony Kelly and Gosford Mayor, Laurie Maher.

Gosford Public School P and C have expressed concerns to Ms Firth about traffi c, parking and pedestrian access to the proposed site as well as the proximity to the Energy

Australia Sub-Station.Testing on the levels of

EMR from the substation has been conducted.

P and C vice president Mr Gary Jackson said that the proposed relocation site is the fi rst and only option the Department of Education have presented to the school community.

“We have expressed our desire to have Gosford Public School remain on the

current site but with a newly redeveloped school which would provide better usage of the land available,” said Mr Jackson.

“The current classrooms are small in comparison with current Department of Education requirements.

“Six old timber classrooms on the hill have been in place since the 1950s and are in need of replacement.

“The redevelopments was discussed during the Gosford Challenge and then forgotten about.

“The idea of providing additional classrooms for the Central Coast Conservatorium was also discussed.

“We are of the view that the school should be a community facility and could possibly be used for food markets on the weekends,” he said.

The Minister has also agreed to investigate educational requirements for Gosford city over the next two decades after the P and C expressed concerns over the projected demographics of the CBD.

Kaitlin Watts, 11 Nov 2010Interviewee: Gary

Jackson, Gosford Public School P and C

Gosford Public School redevelopment preferred

over relocation

Gosford Public School P and C are lobbying against the proposed relocation of Gosford Public School to Henry Kendall High.

There are a number of tips, ideas and guides for getting active including putting together an ‘Active Home Entertainment Centre’.

This resource has been developed by Northern Sydney Central Coast Area Health Service and supported by the NSW Department of Education and Training.

Four thousand Family

ACTIVation Packs are being distributed to 66 primary schools on the Central Coast during Term 4.

Acting Head of Junior School, Ms Di Paton praised the initiative.

“We hope this pack helps families to get skilled, get active and get healthy,” she said.

Newsletter 5 November, 2010

Di Paton, Central Coast Grammar School

“The main reason for the visit was the 50th Anniversary of Ueda Nishi High School and the pomp and ceremony was what one would expect of a signifi cant anniversary.

“In attendance were many dignitaries including parliamentarians and the

Governor of Nagano.“I now have a very in-

depth knowledge of our two sister schools at Ueda Nishi and Kanto Daiichi” he said.

Mayor Tada, from Edogawa City, which enjoys a sister city relationship with Gosford, reinforced

his commitment to a strong relationship with the Central Coast.

Mr Low spent two days with some of the school’s exchange students who are having an excellent time, learning about the Japanese culture.

“All of them have been excellent ambassadors.

“Principals at Ueda and Kanto, as well as Board members, indicated they were all very impressed with our students’ good manners, humour, confi dence and willingness to participate in Japanese life” he said.

Newsletter, 2 November, 2010

Bill Low, Central Coast Grammar School

The Awards recognise the schools and individuals who are doing the most to reduce the environmental footprint of their food choices.

The ceremony will also showcase some of the performances produced by the schools on this year’s theme.

Primary school children at Gosford schools have this year been actively learning about the environmental impact of their food choices through the program.

Council’s environmental education offi cer, Ms Anni Griffi ths said the theme for the 2010 program was “Think Green Eat Green”.

“This issue focused attention on the fact that a signifi cant percentage of our ecological footprint, about 38 per cent, results from the choices we make with regards to food.

“Program activities,

projects and resources were all aimed at encouraging students to question the types of food they buy, where they buy it from, how it is packaged and ultimately, how it is disposed of at the end of its life.

“Students explored issues such as how far their food had travelled from paddock to plate, how much waste their lunch packaging produced and the environmental benefi ts of home grown and cooked foods.

“In addition, schools established vegetable gardens and comprehensive composting and worm farm systems to deal with organic food waste, thereby reducing the amount of waste going to landfi ll,” said Ms Griffi ths.



Children eat green, win awards

Gosford Council’s Schools Environment Program will culminate in an inspiring Awards Ceremony on Monday November

15, at Laycock Street Theatre, North Gosford at 9.30am.

Family ACTIVation encouraged

Year 1 students from Central Coast Grammar School will be taking home a Family ACTIVation Pack this term,

designed to help parents get active with their children by playing quick, easy and fun games that reinforce the fundamental movement skills already being learnt at school. Students have been

excellent ambassadorsCentral Coast Grammar School headmaster, Mr Bill Low, recently

visited Japan for the purpose of meeting the school’s exchange students and seeing the benefi ts of the exchange program fi rst-

hand.

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The new facility has solar panels, a 20,000 litre rainwater tank, and lifts.

The inside includes a technology lab with 36 computers and wireless access, a 180-seat lecture theatre and four tutorial rooms.

The extensions, costing $3 million, were funded by the Australian Government under the Building the Education Revolution program.

Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill, headmaster Mr Bill Low,

and board chairman Mr John Taylor also attended the event, which was held on Friday, November 12.


Christine Hodgkinson,Central Coast Grammar

School

“Increased knowledge and understanding of Asian languages and cultures is such an advantage for our local students in our increasingly globalised economy,” said Ms O’Neill.

“I’m delighted that one of our Central Coast schools will get the help it needs to provide students with access to this important

education opportunity.” “The $20,000 funding

will buy an interactive whiteboard, software and curriculum materials for the Asian education program at Narara Valley High.”

The grant was made under round two of the Becoming Asia Literate schools outreach program.

“Round Three of the

Becoming Asia Literate grants opens in May next year, and I encourage local schools looking to enhance their Asian studies to consider making an application,” said Ms O’Neill.


Matthew Pullford, Deborah O’Neill’s offi ce

$20,000 grant for Asian studies

Students from Narara Valley High School will have an opportunity to better connect with Asian culture and languages through a new Federal Government grant announced on November 10,

according to member for Robertson, Ms Deborah O’Neill.

Grammar improved with new library

Member for Dobell, Mr Craig Thomson, has offi cially opened the Sir David Martin Foundation Library at Central Coast Grammar School.

“This two-hour session is packed with information on a range of relevant building industry matters, including contract management, asset protection and dispute resolution,” Mr Griffi n said.

“WorkCover NSW, the Master Builders Association and NSW Industrial Relations will participate, along with experts in licensing and home

warranty insurance.“It also provides a

great opportunity for local business people to network and share experiences,” he said.

More than 300 people have attended similar information sessions throughout the year across the state, with Gosford the last stop on the 2010 program.

Mr Griffi n encourages anyone who handles the administration for a licence holder or home building business to attend a session.

To register a place, visit the Fair Trading website at www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au.

Media release, 9 Nov 2010Kylie Buckley, NSW Fair

Trading

Free Information session for builders and tradies

Fair Trading Deputy Commissioner Steve Griffi n is encouraging partners and family members of licensed builders and tradespeople on the Central Coast to attend a free information

session about running a home building business to be held at Gosford RSL Club on Tuesday, November 16 from 10am-12pm.

According to ET Australia, the Central Coast has one of the highest levels of youth unemployment in NSW.

“The Central Coast Apprenticeship Training and Advisory Committee (CCATAC) has evidence that quality training programs produce greater employment opportunities for our youth and is currently looking at a number of progressive, vocational opportunities,” said Lynn Cowie from ET Australia.

“School students are encouraged to pursue vocational training as a pathway for employment.

“This promotes a skilled workforce and increases the

awareness of employers and the community regarding the benefi ts of participating in apprenticeships or traineeships,” she said.

“CCATAC acts as a catalyst at the local community and government level regarding vocational education and training needs within the Central Coast region, bringing stakeholders together, such as Registered Training Organizations, Employers, Government and Independent Schools, Employer Associations, Community Organisations, Australian Apprenticeships Centres, Group Training Organisations and

Employment Assistance Agencies,” said Ms Cowie.

“This year again at the Central Coast Regional Training Awards, CCATAC will formally acknowledge and reward our local apprentices, trainees and VET students.

“From these awards many of our local winners have gone on to represent the Central Coast at State and even National levels,” said Ms Cowie.

Online Submission, 11 Nov 2010

Lyn Cowie, ET Australia

Local apprentices, trainees and VET students rewarded

ET Australia, based in Gosford, will once again sponsor the Central Coast Regional Training Awards in June next year.

- November 15, 2010 - Gosford Central Community NewsHalloween

The event featured stalls, a Casper jumping castle, fairy fl oss, giveaways and activities for kids including “mummy wrapping”, graveyard hunts” and “Guess the ghouly body bit”.

“They came dressed in all shapes and sizes.

“Goblins, skeletons, witches were a common theme, and there was even a baby mermaid and a pirate.

“The gremlins and the ghoulies raced around the City shops with their maps

receiving their treats,” said place manager for Gosford City, Ms Deborah Lowndes.

“Once fi nished, they made their way into Kibble Park, where the stage was transformed into a haunted hHouse, with witches, coffi ns, a smoking caldron and of course the Master of the Ceremonies, Count Dracula.

“Then they danced their way around the Haunted House to old spooky favourites, wrapped themselves in the Mummy

Wrapping competition and beat down the pumpkin piñata.

“One mother called me after the event to say how safe and wonderful the event was” said Deborah.

“This was the whole purpose behind creating this event to ensure that children could Trick or Treat in a safe environment, and they did, whilst having the best fun doing it” said Ms Lowndes.

Media release, 1 Nov 2010Deborah Lowndes,

Gosford city

Halloween event a great success

For the second year running, thousands of children and their parents participated in the Trick or Treat and Midday Monster Mash event for Halloween in Gosford on Saturday October 30.

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The Environment category, last year won by Kariong eco-garden volunteer Ms Lisa Wriley, is looking for proactive environmentalists who

have shown commitment to raising environmental awareness or innovative environmental thinking or practices.

Chairman of the 2011

Gosford City Australia Day Committee, Cr Jim Macfadyen says that the Environment Category is one that attracts some of our region’s most proactive residents.

“Nominees for the Environment Category are involved in a range of environmental projects and initiatives, many of which have a direct effect on our entire community.

“Their contribution to our community and our local environment is vitally important and this Award gives us the opportunity to thank them for the tireless work they carry out in helping protect the wonderful natural environment we have here in Gosford City,” said Cr Macfadyen.

All community members are being urged to nominate a friend, neighbour, relative or colleague who is making a signifi cant contribution to the local community for consideration in the 2011 Gosford City Australia Day Community Awards.

Nominations close on Friday, November 26.

To be eligible, all nominees must live in the Gosford City Local Government Area and nominations must be submitted on Council’s designated nomination form.



Community awardnominations called for

Nominations are open for the 2011 Gosford City Australia Day Community Awards and Gosford Council is encouraging all residents to nominate someone who inspires them.

A Chrismas Handmade Craft Market will be held on Sunday November 21.

The market will be held at Erina High School from 10am-2pm with over 50 stalls, face painting and a kids Craft Corner.

Organiser of the Handmade Craft Market, Rachelle Stewart has high hopes for the Christmas market after the overwhelming success of the August launch.

“I had visitors coming up to me all day at our launch saying it was the best market they have ever attended and they were impressed with the quality of products and the variety on offer at the market and that it was an event that the Central Coast had longed for.

“Stallholders were saying the same thing too, so it was a win win for everyone” said Rachelle Stewart.

The Handmade Craft Market launch in August raised $1029 from the gold coin entry donations for United Way, Central Coast Community Chest and they are hoping to match that again for their Christmas market.

“I strongly support United Way’s ‘Give where you live’ motto and it’s great to give back to the community that supports our market and our amazing artists and designers”, Ms Stewart said.

Entry fee is a gold coin donation and kids up to 16 years are free.

One hundred per cent of entry fees will be donated

to United Way, Central Coast Community Chest who support over 85 local charities

Email, 27 Oct 2010Rachel Stewart,

Handmade Craft Market

August success motivates more

A Christmas Handmade Craft Market will be held on Sunday November 21.

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Triple J Unearthed is offering fi ve bands across Australia the opportunity to play at the 2011 Big Day Out.

Lead singer of ‘the Lazys’, Leon Harrison from Springfi eld, says the band has had a huge response for their single ‘All Fired Up’.

“We were featured on the

Triple J Unearthed Jukebox and we got about 2000 plays in a week,” said Mr Harrison.

With infl uences including The Stooges, John Lennon and Silverchair, rock and roll band ‘the Lazys’, got together in 2007 with members Leon Harrison, Matt Morris, Glenn Williams,

Jay Braslin and Dom Sweeney.

The Lazys will be playing at the Woodport Inn on Saturday, November 27 along with fellow Central Coast band ‘One Jonathon’, and are heading off to tour Tasmania next week.

Currently working on their debut album ‘Prison

Earth’, the Lazys are also preparing a tour around Australia next year with over 40 dates lined up.

Triple J is currently taking Super Requests and fans of the Lazys can request their single ‘Authority’ to be played on the station from 6-9pm weeknights.

Kaitlin Watts, 12 Nov 2010Interviewee: Leon

Harrison

The Lazys not so lazy after all

Central Coast band ‘the Lazys’ are currently featured on the new Triple J Unearthed website and are vying for a position to play at next year’s Big Day Out.

Unit Commander Ian Gallard phoned Mr Homer from Deepwater Plaza and was told that he was busy at work on his tractor.

“When the reason for the call was explained there was much excitement and an indication that Mr Homer was likely to call back

‘shortly’,” said Ron Cole from Marine Rescue NSW.

Marie Andrews MP, retiring Member for Gosford, briefl y addressed the crowd before drawing the winning raffl e ticket, number 10931.

Media Release31 Oct 2010

Ron Cole, Marine Rescue NSW

Homer wins raffl e

Holgate resident John Homer has been announced the winner of the Marine Rescue Central Coast Annual Boat

Raffl e.

The festival will begin on Friday, December 3, with artists creating their murals over a fi ve day period in Kibble Park, fi nishing on Thursday, December 9.

“The Gosford City Street Art Festival is an opportunity for home-grown and interstate artists to participate in this period of renewal and put their stamp on the changing face of Gosford City,” said

Competition Coordinator Jennie Dias.

“This year’s theme of Refl ecting on the Past and Creating the Future is indicative of the Central Coast’s current trend in looking back at Gosford’s history and forward to the vision for our region’s future.

“The event has been developed to capture and refl ect artists’ interpretations and visions of a sustainable

environment, whether it is in a social, economic or natural resource management context,” Ms Dias said.

Judging will take place on Wednesday, December 8 where one entrant will receive $4500 for fi rst prize.

Finished murals will remain on exhibition in Kibble Park until Thursday, December 9 and will then move to the Waterfall Arcade, Mann St where

the community will have the opportunity to vote for the $1500 People’s Choice Award.

Following this, works will be installed in various sites throughout the Gosford City Centre and will be displayed until December 31, 2012.


Council Media

Street art looks to future

The Gosford City Street Art Festival is inviting artists to submit works of all mediums to be displayed in Kibble Park and participate in this season’s Summer in the City program.

Mr John Williamson is celebrating his 40th year in the industry and has just been inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame.

“An Intimate Evening of Australian Country will be a great opportunity to show off what the Australian country music industry has to offer,” Mr Williamson said.

Ms Britt has just released her new single Sweet Emmylou.

“To appear on the same stage as John Williamson is something I have always wanted to do and I’m really looking forward to it.

“It will be a great night of music,” said Ms Britt.

The night will contain intimate performances as well as a live auction with the range of unique items on offer including signed country memorabilia and backyard performances from some of the industry’s leading musicians.

The night’s proceeds will go towards funding

new initiatives and ongoing programs for the Country Music Association of Australia (CMAA).

Media Release, 8 Nov 2010Katey Small, CMAA

Williamson plays Erina

Erina restaurant, Quattro will host the ‘Intimate Evening of Australian Country’ on Wednesday, December 8, featuring

Mr John Williamson and Ms Catherine Britt.

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Over 400 people attended to watch fi ve local bands compete in the Grand Final on Friday, November 5, all hoping to win the competition crown and prizes, courtesy of Macron Music, Gosford City Council Youth Services and Better Futures.

Sons of Alamo were labelled the grand fi nal winners followed by Random Ryde, Sky Squadron, Before the Lights and One Minute of Living.

‘Sons of Alamo’ were awarded $2500 worth of Macron Music vouchers, VIP passes to showcase their talent in front of “head honchos” from record labels at the MMAD music industry conference Access All Areas in Sydney in February next year and free recording time at local recording studio, Caravan Records.

Bands were

judged in the areas of originality, musicianship, professionalism, appearance, stage presence and crowd participation by one of Australia’s leading musicians and songwriters, Rod McCormack, co-creator of the Battle of the Bands competition, Gill Charlton, social activist and music charity founder, Dominic Brook and the Manager of local recording studio Caravan Records, Rebecca Gilmour.

Next year’s Battle of the Bands Competition will kick off in February 2011.

Registration forms are available from [email protected] or from The Hub (Erina Youth Centre), Nth/Sth Head Road, Erina Fair.

Media release29 Oct 2010


Sons of Alamo named winners

Local band, Sons of Alamo, were named winners of the Battle of the Bands grand fi nal, hosted by The Hub at Erina Fair.

The Trade Day will be held from 10am - 1pm at Kariong Eco Gardens and Hall with the theme of Christmas spirit and Christmas gifts.

Members can trade anything from fi xing a fence, to baking a cake, or walking the dog as well as goods such as children’s toys and clothing.

New members are given a 1000 debit and credit limit

of the local currency (called “Shells”) and can begin trading straight away.

There are regular market days to allow members to meet face to face and promote trading.

Email, 24 Oct 2010Caroline Bohlsen, Central

Coast LETS

Trade day in time for

ChristmasCentral Coast Local Exchange Trading

System (LETS) will be holding a Christmas Trade Day on Sunday

December 5, where members are able to trade services and goods with other local people, without money.

15 NovemberGosford Council School

Environment Program Awards Ceremony, Laycock St Theatre, 9:30am.

16 NovemberHome Building Business

Information session, 10am, Gosford RSL Club, Free

Script Inc 2: A Writers Development Program, 5pm, The Youth Arts Warehouse, Gosford, Free

18 NovemberCentral Coast Grammar School

Notebook Program information evening, Central Coast Grammar School, 7pm Free

Mental Health Seminar, Erina Library, 7pm Free

Chris Byrne at the Central Coast Leagues Club, 8.30pm Free

20 NovemberFutureMusic Musical, Liberty

Family Church, 3:30pmJetty Road concert, Central

Coast Leagues Club, 7pmBunnings Warehouse D.I.Y

Workshops 11am and 2pm, Gosford, Free

Jen Corben at the Central Coast Leagues Club, 8.30pm Free

21 NovemberHandmade Craft Market, Erina

High school, 10am-2pm, FreeBunnings Warehouse D.I.Y


25 NovemberLighting of the Christmas tree,

Kibble Park, 5:30pm, free

26 NovemberFriends of the ABC Lunch with

Jonathon Holmes, Central Coast Leagues Club, 11:30am

Australia Day Community Award nominations close

Shawn Lidster at the Central Coast Leagues Club, 8.30pm Free

27 NovemberGosford City Christmas Parade,

Mann St, 11am, FreeThe Lazys, Woodport InnBunnings Warehouse D.I.Y

Workshops 11am and 2pm, Free

28 NovemberBunnings Warehouse D.I.Y


2 DecemberChristmas Storytime, Erina

library, 10:30am Free

3 DecemberGosford City Street Art Festival,

Kibble Park FreeAdam Menser at the Central

Coast Leagues Club, 8.30pm Free

5 December Central Coast Local Exchange

Trading Systems (LETS), Christmas Trade Day, 10am-1pm, Kariong Eco Gardens and Hall, Free

6 DecemberBand of Gypsys CD launch,

Kantara House, 1pm

7 DecemberChristmas Storytime, Kariong

library, 10:30am Free

8 DecemberIntimate Evening of Australian

Country, Quattro Restaurant, Erina,Christmas Storytime, Kincumber

Library, 10:30am FreeGosford Central Community

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10 DecemberPaul Toole at the Central Coast

Leagues Club, 8.30pm Free

11 DecemberNiagara Park Community

markets, 9am-1pm, Niagara Park Shopping Centre, Free

Macmasters Own Boardriders presentation dinner, Macmasters Beach Park, 4pm, Free

Gosford City Christmas Growers Market, Kibble Park Free

Christmas Contra Dance with Pastrami on Ryebuck, East Gosford Progress Hall, Henry Parry Drive, 7.30pm

12 DecemberAll-age concert, Kantara House,

2-7pm

13 DecemberGosford Central Community

News 002 published, Free

14 DecemberBrisbane Water Historical Society

Inc 60th Birthday celebration, Yellow Piano, Wyoming, 11:30am.

16 DecemberChristmas Storytime, Gosford

Library, 10:30am Free

17 DecemberElton Dave at the Central Coast

Leagues Club, 8.30pm Free

If you’ve got something happening in Gosford 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.

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A collaboration of Central Coast musicians will be playing at a Kantara House CD launch on Sunday December 6 from 1pm-5pm.

The CD launch will

feature the band “Paul Robert Burton’s Band of Gypsys”, including Paul Robert Burton, Andrew Toner, Christian Marsh, Wu Pu-Yu and Rendra

Freestone.Mr Burton promises a

great afternoon at Kantara House playing music from his new live album “Invocation”.

“There are a variety of interesting guests planning to appear at the event and the day promises to be a very exciting one,” said Mr Burton.

The event also falls on Mr Burton’s birthday and will be his last Central Coast show this year before heading off to Europe.


Paul Robert Burton, Band of Gypsys

CD launch promises great afternoon

A collaboration of Central Coast musicians will be playing at a Kantara House CD launch on Sunday December 6 from 1pm-5pm.

The luncheon will be held at the Central Coast Leagues Club on Friday, November 26 from 11:30am.

Tickets are on sale until Thursday, November 18 through Friends of the ABC Central Coast and the cost is $12.

Mr Holmes will address the audience and answer questions from 11:30am with a light lunch to be served at 1pm.

Mr Holmes has been a journalist for 35 years, working on British programs

including “Nationwide”, “Panorama” and “24 Hours” before coming to Australia.

In Australia, Mr Holmes has worked as executive producer of “4 Corners”.

He also served with the ABC as Head of Documentaries and executive producer of “Foreign Correspondent” and the “7:30 report”.

Email, 5 Nov 2010Klaas Woldring, Friends of

the ABC Central Coast

Holmes to speak at luncheon

Friends of the ABC Central Coast are hosting a luncheon featuring ABCTV’s “Media Watch” presenter, Jonathon Holmes.

Success in art exhibition for Mortimer

Narara resident, Helen Mortimer has placed third at the Overfl ow Exhibition for her oil painting ‘To Be Free’.

The Overfl ow Exhibition is an idea originating from the late Dawn Smith who was vice president of the Central Coast Art Society.

“Sadly, Dawn passed away before her idea was up and running so her daughter, Rusty Wallis, took up the organising of the Overfl ow on her Mum’s behalf,” said Judy Hoste.

The Overfl ow Exhibition is aimed at providing a

space for artists whose work is not hung in the Gosford Art Prize at the Gosford Regional Gallery and artists are able to choose whether their art be on display at the Overfl ow.

While the Exhibition is held, people viewing are asked to vote for their favourite painting or photograph, votes are then tallied and three places are given, fi rst place,

highly commended and commended.

828 votes were submitted to the Overfl ow gallery in two weeks.

The paintings were on display on centre stage at the Imperial Shopping Centre.

Email, 6 Nov 2010

Judy Hoste, Overfl ow Exhibition

Just arriving in Australia after months of international touring, the band is ready to wow Central Coast country music fans once again.

Jetty Road is now offi cially in the country music spotlight.

After winning one of Australia’s highest country music accolades in January this year, the CMAA Award (Golden Guitar) for Best Group, identical twin sisters, Lee and Paula Bowman, Julian Sammut and Simon Ross are members of what is now being touted as Australia’s hottest country band.

“With numerous successes and three number one hits on both radio and CMC to their name, including their number one smash hit, “Million Miles”, Jetty Road has gone from strength to strength, having just completed their most extensive Canadian and European tour to date.

“Described as “a tapestry of rock, pop and country, with a hint of folk”, imagine The Corrs, Fleetwood Mac and The Dixie Chicks with a unique Australian edge,” said Belinda Suann, of Central Coast Leagues Club.

The band is excited about returning to Gosford and Paula Bowman commented, “We’re really looking forward to playing at the Central Coast Leagues Club again.

“The crowd at the last show was amazing, and since it will be one of our fi rst gigs since returning to Australia, we’re looking forward to seeing some familiar faces and putting on a great show.”


Belinda Suann, Central Coast Leagues Club

Jetty Road on stage

Central Coast Leagues Club welcomes country music band Jetty Road back to the Scenic Lounge on Saturday, November 20.

This program offers young people aged 12-24 the opportunity to win a chance to develop a one act theatre script with dedicated directors and performers.

The program will be held on Tuesday, November 16, from 5-7pm at the Youth Arts Warehouse, Gosford.

The program is funded by Gosford Council’s ‘Community and Cultural Development Grant’ program.

“‘Script Inc 2’ is a Young Writer’s Development Program delivered by Regional Youth Support Services Inc. (RYSS), investing in the talents of local young writers, directors and performers.

“The primary objective is to foster the seeds of talent, offer professional development and career pathways, create new productions that speak to the heart of youth

Issues (from conception to production), building on the talents of local, dedicated and skilled young artists, writers, practitioners, performers and technicians,” said youth arts co-coordinator for Regional Youth Support Services Inc, Mr John Lowrie.


John Lowrie, Regional Youth Support Services Inc.

Youth service offers script writing program

Regional Youth Support Services is presenting Script Inc 2: A Young Writers Development Program.

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The contest was founded by Clayton’s brother, Clinton James and continues to be run by Mr James along with members of the MacMasters Beach Boardriders Club.

“The contest is in its 10th year and still going strong and as long as Monkey’s friends keep turning up, I’m happy to keep running it,” said Mr James.

“It’s MacMasters Beach based, but you get a lot of people who come down from Queensland and neighbouring towns

on the Central Coast, like Avoca, who were friends of Monkey, that compete in it religiously and it’s the hardest competition to say a speech at when you win,” said 2008 winner and friend of Monkey, Andrew Mooney.

“Monkey received his nickname from the older guys down the beach because of his energy and cheekiness in and out of the water and his ability to get out of trouble with his smile,” said Mr James.

Each year, the winner

of the open men’s division is awarded the perpetual Monkey Memorial trophy made by surfboard shaper Bill Cilia.

The trophy was custom made out of one of Clayton’s old surfboards.

Each year the winner’s name is engraved on the trophy and added to the list of past winners including world tour surfer Adrian Buchan and local surfers Andrew Mooney, Matt Mcleod, Jeremy Cohen, Damien Wills and Nick

Leslie.“It is an honour to be a

part of and a privilege to compete and try and win a title in Monkeys name,” said Jeremy Cohen.

“Monk was a talented surfer who had an amazing ability to put himself in the perfect spot for the best waves from 2 foot to 15 foot,” said Mr Cohen.

“He was a larger than life young man who loved surfi ng, and really loved MacMasters Beach.

Kaitlin Watts, 11 Nov 2010

Interviewees: Clinton James and Andrew Mooney.

Monkey Memorial surf contest in its tenth year

MacMasters Beach Boardriders Club hosted the tenth annual Monkey Memorial surfi ng contest on the weekend of November 13 and 14 to celebrate the life of Clayton ‘Monkey’ James who

passed away in 2000, aged 19.

Clayton ‘Monkey’ James

She also fi nished runner up in the under 19 Ironwoman.

“It was great to get more racing in before the fi rst round of Kellogg’s,” said Ms Nurthen of Terrigal SLSC.

“I wasn’t too happy with my racing, but I did get a lot out of it, it proves it’s just as much about the mental side as the physical side.”

“I was saying some stupid things to myself when things weren’t going right,

like ‘I would have been right if the waves weren’t there’ – but they were there and I needed to deal with them and not make excuses.”

Amy is looking for a local sponsor before the series kicks off in Currumbin on the Gold Coast on Sunday, November 21.


Andre Slade, Aquatic Sports Management

Nurthen succeeds in surf festival

Central Coast Ironwoman Ms Amy Nurthen has fi nished fi rst in the under 19 Board in the fi rst round of the Energy Australia

East Coast Surf Festival that was held at North Cronulla on the weekend of October 23 and 24.

Mr Myers competed in the 46.65 kilometre race on Sunday, November 7, for the fourth time, fi nishing 23rd out of 60 competitors in the Open division with a time of 4h 58 min.

The race consisted of fi ve legs starting with a 23km ski, 3.5km swim, 4km run, 5.5 km board paddle and fi nished with a 10km run.

With a personal best of 4h 52 minutes, Mr Myers said he was confi dent he would go well in the event and is disappointed with his time.

“I hit the wall with about 5km to go, I was in the top

20 and running back I just hit a big wall, I couldn’t feel my feet, it just felt like I was running on stumps,” said Mr Myers.

“My calves were locking up and the heat was a really bad thing for me.

“I think I was probably affected by a bit of heat exhaustion,” he said.

Mr Myers thought he was adequately prepared for the race following last year’s event when he was forced to pull out due to dehydration but looks forward to competing again next year.

Kaitlin Watts, 12 Nov 2010Interviewee: Corey Myers

Ironman determined to

improve race time

Ironman Corey Myers

Corey Myers, 32 of Kincumber, has recently returned from ironman competition, the Coolangatta Gold in Queensland, but

says he is disappointed with his result.

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come as a result of the recent success of the “Bears at Work” function held at Erina.

The event provided supporters and potential sponsors an update on the Central Coast Bears bid for an NRL franchise in 2013.

“The strong response to our “Bears at Work” functions from local businesses and supporters indicates their belief in our ability to establish a world class rugby league franchise

on the Central Coast,” said CEO of Central Coast Bears, Mr Greg Florimo.

“We believe the Central Coast Bears would reignite the community’s passion for the game,” said Monique Marks, Managing Director of Bluetongue Stadium.

“Bluetongue Stadium has a capacity of 20,059 and we are confi dent we can get a full-house to most games,” said Mr Florimo.

“The support of local businesses is crucial in successfully obtaining an

NRL franchise. “We need that back-up

to ensure we can provide a sustainable and profi table business in the future,” he said.

Central Coast Bears now have 39 foundation sponsors and are on track for their 100 sponsor target by March 2011 which is when the committee will present its bid to the NRL.

Newsletter, 21 Oct 2010Central Coast Business

Review

‘Polaris of Belmont’, a Cole 43 built in Gosford in 1970, is now owned by GSC member Chris Dawe.

No other yacht has competed in more Lord Howe Island Races than ‘Polaris of Belmont’ and when she contests her 26th Rolex Sydney to Hobart, it will set a record for the number of races by an individual yacht.

‘Polaris of Belmont’ sailed in the inaugural Gosford to Lord Howe Island Race in 1974 and has contested many races to the island since then, under several owners.

“According to race records, she has contested

25 Hobarts, but she sailed under charter and a different name in a couple of early races, so she may even have done more,” said owner/skipper Chris Dawe.

Dawe says ‘Polaris of Belmont’s’ number of Lord Howe Island Races was less clear as early race records were lost when the Gosford Aquatic Club closed down and conduct of the ocean classic was taken on by the Gosford Sailing Club.

“However, she certainly knows her way across the Tasman Sea to beautiful Lord Howe Island, our favourite destination,” Mr

Dawe said before the 2010 race.

“This will be my seventh Lord Howe race with Polaris and she contested many races before I bought her.

“We won the PHS division two years ago and fi nished third last year, so even at the age of 40, she is still a solid campaigner.”

And now the yacht has won the PHS division again, beating ‘Quetzalcoatl’ from the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia, although she was the last boat to fi nish the 414 nautical mile race.

Sailed in heavy weather, only eight of the 17 yachts

fi nished the race.Over 40 years, ‘Polaris of

Belmont’ has had a number of different owners.

In 1997, when owned by John Quinn, Polaris won both the IMS and PHS handicap divisions of the Lord Howe Island Race, with Quinn also skippering the yacht to division wins in the Sydney Hobart Race.

Quinn had bought the ‘stoutly built ocean racer’ after being tossed overboard from his smaller yacht Mem in the 1993 Sydney Hobart.

In this year’s Lord Howe Island Race, Polaris and her crew played an important safety role when they sighted a white fl are fi red by the ‘missing’ yacht Frantic which was unable to communicate by radio during the race.

The race committee had asked the crew of ‘Frantic’ at a midnight safety ‘sked’ (position report with the fl eet) to fi re a white fl are at 12.36am to indicate that all was okay aboard and that she was still racing.

The sighting by Polaris helped the race committee confi rm ‘Frantic’s’ probable position, although the yacht, from Lake Macquarie, subsequently retired.

Media release12 Nov 2010

Peter Campbell, Yachting Journalist

The new sport program provides opportunities for families who may have diffi culty accessing sport and recreational activities due to fi nancial, social or other constraints which may prevent them from committing to a long term membership to a team.

Council’s Coordinator Active Open Space, Karen Tucker said participants would also have access to uniforms, equipment and travel.

“There is no doubt that active participation in sport and community clubs is a benefi t to young people in developing their physical and social skills, teamwork, leadership, sense of community belonging and overall fi tness levels,” said Ms Tucker.

“The initiative removes some of the fi nancial constraints associated with team sports and creates a level playing fi eld for more young people to participate in sporting teams.

“This is a great opportunity for members of the community that may have diffi culty accessing

sport and recreation, to experience all the benefi ts of participation in a sporting team environment.

“The grant will target clients of care agencies who live in the Gosford Council Local Government area,” said Ms Tucker.

The program is a joint initiative between Gosford Council, Gosford Sports Council, the NSW Department of Human Services (Community) and Uniting Care Burnside, with funding provided through Communities NSW (Sport and Recreation) Participation Grants.

The program partner agencies are currently seeking Expressions of Interest from sporting and recreational clubs and associations who are interested in being part of the new program.

Participating clubs are expected to commit to a full season/term, providing ongoing support for the involvement of the program participants.


Karen Tucker, Gosford Council

‘Polaris of Belmont’ wins ocean classic again

Gosford Sailing Club’s (GSC) only representative in the Hempel Paints 37th Gosford to Lord Howe Island Yacht Race, ‘Polaris of Belmont’, not only won her division of the recent race but is now

preparing for her 26th Sydney Hobart Race.

Grants available for team sports participation

A new initiative launched in October at the Gosford Sports Council aims to increase participation in sport for

younger people in Gosford City.

Central Coast Bears NRL bid due in March

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