Gosford Central News 018

Issue 018October 10, 2011 Your independent local newspaper - Ph: 4325 7369

Council resolved that it would provide a submission to the Department of Infrastructure and Transport on phase one of the feasibility study at its meeting of Tuesday, October 4.

Council’s submission would outline the potential positive impacts on the Gosford LGA and would note Council’s support for the Newcastle to Sydney corridor to be progressed as high priority.

Phase one of the two phase study was released on August 4 by the minister for infrastructure and transport Mr Anthony Albanese.

The study looked at potential routes along the East Coast of Australia from Brisbane, southwards to Sydney, Canberra and Melbourne.

It identifi ed that a feasible High Speed Rail corridor between Newcastle and Sydney existed for an approximate construction cost of 14.2 billion.

Within this corridor, the study identifi ed that high speed rail stations would potentially be located at Kariong or Ourimbah.

The community’s position on High Speed Rail was outlined in the 2009 response to requested NSW State Plan Priorities with a high speed rail link between Sydney and Newcastle with stops in Gosford and Wyong at the top of the list.

Council’s report on October 4, however, stated that it “would appear inappropriate at this stage in the High Speed Rail’s development to specify that there should be stations at Gosford and Wyong”.

It said that the number of stations and their location would be analysed in phase two of the study.

Cr Peter Freewater said that a “high speed link is exactly what the Central Coast needs to help this region grow, to promote economic prosperity for everybody”.

“It’s fabulous that we are progressing with this.

“Bring it on,” said Cr Freewater.

According to Gosford Council’s report, phase one of the study confi rmed that “the Newcastle to Sydney rail line is the most heavily utilised within Australia outside urban areas” and “transport to the region remains relatively slow and subject to congestion”.

Director of environment and planning Ms Colleen Worthy-Jennings said the High Speed Rail would make travelling to Sydney easier.

“Being only 60km away, we should certainly be able to get to Sydney in under an hour,” she said.

Gosford Council Agenda ENV.64, 4 Oct 2011

Kaitlin Watts, 4 Oct 2011

Council supports

high speed rail

The proposed route of the High Speed Rail

Gosford Council announced that it supported in principle a high speed rail project that would pass through the

Central Coast.

Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein offi cially opened the shop front which will provide people within Gosford CBD access to information about what will be happening on the Gosford waterfront.

Mr Holstein said: “At 178 Mann St, the public can come into the premises and

look at what the plans are for the city’s waterfront.”

“They can discuss the master plan in detail with the staff on hand.

“This is a continuation of the communication process established with the Gosford Challenge.

“It is about giving people access to the information

and the plan.“The Landing at Gosford

is the catalyst project for the revitalisation of the Gosford CBD.

“It is about reconnecting the city with the waterfront.

“The purpose in having the shop front is to provide the community with the opportunity to comment on

the plan,” he said.The shop front will be

open every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 10am to 2pm until Friday, October 21.

Media release, 5 Oct 2011Margaret Paterson,

Central Coast Regional Development Corporation

Landing Masterplan goes on display

Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein and the Landing Project Control Group chairman Mr Stephen Brahams at the opening of the Landing display shopfront

A shop front featuring the models and plans of the Landing Masterplan was opened at 178 Mann St, Gosford on Wednesday, October 5.

For more on the Landing at Gosford and public comments see

page 14.

The MOU would also see the creation of a Project Control Group which would consist of the general managers, mayors, deputy mayors and senior staff from both Councils’ to develop project plans and timeframes to regionalise services.

Council is now waiting on a response from Wyong

in support of the agreement.The MOU followed

Gosford Council’s decision not to proceed with a feasibility study into a possible amalgamation with Wyong Council.

Gosford mayor Cr Laurie Maher said although “we decided in this council that we would not progress the amalgamation, we will work

assiduously in getting a collaborative approach”.

The two Councils have already funded and supported around 20 joint projects that had the overall goal of better servicing the residents of the Central Coast.

They also worked together to develop policies, processes and systems that

supported the formation of the Central Coast Water Corporation.

Gosford Councils report said: “It is essential for our region that both Gosford and Wyong Councils work co-operatively and systematically towards the regionalisation of appropriate services and business processes.”

Gosford Council Agenda MM.11, 4 Oct 2011

Media Release, 4 Oct 2011Gosford Council Media

Councils work togetherGosford Council agreed at its meeting of Tuesday, October 4, that

it would enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Wyong Council to work collaboratively together to progress to

the regionalisation of appropriate services and business procedures.

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

Community CentresKincumber Neighbourhood Centre 4363 1044Narara Community Centre 4329 0912Kariong Neighbourhood Centre 4340 1724Wyoming Community Centre 4323 7483Green Point Community Centre 4367 7591Niagara Park Community Centre 4329 7144Men’s Shed Cluster Inc 0413 244 484

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

EmergencyAmbulance, Police, Fire 000Police 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

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Education & TrainingCentrelink Offi ces13 2850 - appointments 13 1021Central Coast Community College 4348 4300Training and Further Education TAFE Gosford 4348 2222 Ourimbah 4348 4030Basic & Pre-vocational Studies 4350 2209Work Skills Program Special Need 4350 2245University of the Third Age (U3A) 4332 4830

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 186G-line - Gambling Helpline 1800 633 635Credit Helpline 1800 808 488

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Continued Child 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

Legal & Financial HelpFinancial Counselling Service 4334 2304Central Coast Legal Centre 4353 4988Legal Aid Commission of NSW 1300 888 529Tenants’ Advice and Advocacy Service 4353 5515NSW Aboriginal Legal Service 8842 8000Consumer Credit Legal Centre 1800 808 488NSW Ombudsman 1800 451 524Community Justice Centre 1800 990 777Family Law Court 1300 352 000Law Access NSW 1300 888 529

LibrariesGosford district: Erina 4365 6725 Gosford 4304 7500 K ariong 4340 1725 Kincumber 4304 7641 Niagara Park 4304 7335 Wyoming 4304 7525

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

VolunteeringVolunteering Central Coast 4329 7122Volunteer Rescue Association 4329 7122 State Emergency Service 4365 4055 Rural Fire Service 4340 2911Marine Rescue 4325 7929

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Mayor Cr Maher will serve his fourth term as mayor after he was elected in 2005, 2006 and 2010.

He thanked his fellow councillors for their ongoing support and the opportunity to continue as mayor of Gosford City.

“I am excited at the prospect of continuing the good work of the last 12 months which could not have been carried out

without the help of my dedicated fellow councillors and the hard-working Council staff.

Mayor Cr Maher said he was looking forward to another 12 months as mayor and wants to continue work on key projects within the region.

“This is an exciting time for the City of Gosford, we are continuing to improve infrastructure and the

delivery of services to all of our residents.

“The revitalisation of the Gosford Waterfront is moving forward and we are working with Wyong Shire Council to regionalise essential services throughout our region,” said Cr. Maher.

Cr Doyle said he was excited at the prospect of continuing to build on the successes from this year

over his next term as deputy.“I am looking forward to

working together with Cr Maher for the benefi t of all Gosford residents.

“Over the last term Council have lobbied for major works on local, state and federal roads, but there is still more work to be done.

“The next year will have its challenges but as a Council and leaders of this community we will strive for what is best for the City of Gosford,” said Cr Doyle.

Media Release, 26 Sep 2011

Gosford Council media

Maher re-electedMayor Cr Laurie Maher and deputy mayor Cr Craig Doyle were

re-elected to serve another term in their respective positions, after Gosford councillors voted at an extraordinary council

meeting on Monday, September 26.

Deputy mayor Cr Craig Doyle and mayor Cr Laurie Maher

Train timetable changes come into effect

Changes to CityRail’s train timetable come into effect on Sunday, October 23, with a number of changes affecting Gosford commuters.

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Her passing will leave a big gap in the business community in Gosford.

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Kerry Jackson, 20 Sep 2011

Bev Bensons Fashions

Community mourns Bev BensonWell known community member Bev

Benson lost her battle with cancer on Wednesday, September 14.

RailCorp acting chief operating offi cer Mr Tony Eid said the changes were aimed at creating a more effi cient timetable.

“The changes are focused on improving capacity to better match passenger demands as well as creating a more effi cient CityRail network,” Mr Eid said.

“Changes for the Central Coast region include some earlier arrival and departure times, as well as additional stops at Wickham Station in the off-peak on weekdays and weekends for those heading to and from Newcastle.”

A number of other changes will also affect those travelling in the

Gosford region.The 6:14am Wyong to

Central will depart Gosford station one minute earlier.

The 5:03am peak service from Newcastle to Central and 4:18pm, 4:45pm and 5:45pm peak services from Newcastle to Central will make additional stops at Wickham.

The 3:07pm Newcastle to

Gosford service will depart Gosford one minute earlier.

All services to the city that currently stop at Cowan will now depart one minute earlier.

“Our message to customers is to be ready for 23 October, plan ahead and fi nd out how these changes will affect your journey,” Mr Eid said.

Media Release, 4 Oct 2011Ashley Jarquin, RailCorp Media

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The new State Liberal Government is just as bad as the previous Labor Government.

With the support of the Liberal led Gosford Council, they all but stole Gosford School from the community in what amounts to little more than a land grab.

While they sought comment from the public, they appear to have completely ignored the feedback they received.

The community said no but they went ahead regardless.

There is no good reason why Gosford Public School shouldn’t continue at its current site and become a part of the new Gosford City.

It would be far cheaper to rebuild the school where it is and so provide an opportunity to expand and improve

local public education for a growing population.

In my opinion, the Gosford Challenge has become a farce.

The community owned public space is being turned into a series of waterfront residential developments that only the wealthiest will be able to purchase.

The people of Gosford will not only lose sight of the water but essentially they will

lose access to it.What’s worse is that

Council has resolved to all but waive developer contributions so there will be no money for roads, street-scaping or any other public infrastructure.

The developers are minimising the community benefi ts to maximise the profi ts.

What should have been a golden opportunity to put Gosford back on the map and stimulate economic growth and employment has become a cruel joke as public land is being given up to developers.

Again, it’s been left to the Greens to stand up for the community of Gosford when no others will.

Email, 4 Oct 2011Peter Freewater,

Horsfi eld Bay

Government’s handling ‘a disgrace’

The Central Coast Greens believe that the State Government’s handling of the relocation of Gosford Public School is disgraceful.

Due to such publicity, the fair was a great success and raised close to $6000.

This money will be used for the benefi t of many

people less favoured than ourselves.

Letter, 15 Sep 2011Hugh Bell, Gosford Uniting

Church

Gosford News helps fundraiser

Thank you very much for publishing an advertisement for the Gosford Uniting Church Spring Fair in a recent edition of the Gosford News.

In the last few days I have witnessed near death accidents at Point Clare owing to speeding down the hill through the shopping centre area.

The Kariong lookout

looks like a garbage tip and is a disgrace to the area.

Can something be done about these this?

Email, 9 Sep 2011Robert Findley, Tascott

No reply to concerned resident

I attended the 2025 public meeting at Laycock St Community Theatre last month and sent in a reply to the 2025 proposals, but have not received a reply.

The free shuttle service commenced in February on a 12 month trial basis and runs every 20 minutes, six days per week.

The shuttle runs between 8.45am and 2.45pm Monday to Friday, 9.05am to 4.05pm on Saturday and at 9.05am, 12.05pm and 3.05pm on Sundays.

GBID manager Mr Paul Brasch said: “This is a great service as it is fast, free and easy to use.”

“The shuttle is painted bright green so it is easy to

locate.“We understand that

passenger numbers have been very encouraging with utilisation going from approx 200 per week to a very steady 1200 to 1500 passengers per week.

The best part is that you don’t need a ticket, just jump on board.

“We had heard that the Department of Transport ran a survey recently of passenger numbers and commented that this was the highest utilised service

of all the free Green Shuttles in NSW.”

“So that we can keep the free shuttle in operation, I encourage people to utilise the service as often as possible.

“The drivers get to know many of the people who use the service, so jump on board and say hello.

We greatly appreciate having such a free shuttle in Gosford,” said Mr Brasch.

Media release, 4 Oct 2011Paul Brasch, Gosford

Business Improvement District Inc.

GBID praisesfree shuttle

Gosford Business Improvement District (GBID) has reported that the free Gosford Shuttle has been well utilised and looks set to remain in place.

Police and emergency services were alerted to the incident on Mangrove Rd, Narara, at about 11:15am and a crime scene was established where the boy died.

Offi cers from Brisbane Waters Local Area Command and NSW Ambulance Paramedics attended the scene; however, the boy, believed to be 9-years-old, died at

the scene.Police were assisted in

their enquiries by a bus driver.

Mangrove Rd was closed as a result of the incident.

Media Release, 6 Oct 2011NSW Police Media

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A boy died on Thursday, October 6, after being hit by a bus in Narara.

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Council resolved to investigate the demolition of the Mason’s Pde and Rotary Park toilet facilities and replace them with small temporary facilities.

Council would also investigate the provision of facilities in Burns Park and the construction of a future public facility as part of the City Playground development.

A small, relocatable toilet facility would also be installed at the entrance to

Gosford Pool.The toilets located in the

Masons Pde building were over 40 years old and in poor condition, according to Gosford Council’s report.

The report said council offi cers deemed the building unsuitable for repair.

A similar report was provided on the Rotary Park toilets and Council offi cers said “that repair to the building would be cost prohibitive”.

Council offi cers

investigated the amenities in the Gosford CDB after they received a request from the Gosford Business Improvement District (GBID) in relation to the provision of public toilets in the city centre.

Investigations were previously undertaken in 2006 and 2007 after recommendation for the Gosford CBD committee.

Gosford Council Agenda MM.10, 4 Oct 2011

Council to consider extra toilet facilities

Public toilet building at Masons PdePhoto: Naomi Bridges

Gosford Council adopted a strategy at its meeting of Tuesday, October 4, that would investigate the addition of extra toilet facilities in the Gosford CBD.

Cr Laurie Maher congratulated Cr Holstein on being an integral part of Gosford Council.

“He has made an immense contribution to our community during his time both as mayor of Gosford and as a councillor.

“He has seen the face of Gosford City change during his time in Council and has been a part of major infrastructure projects for our area including the development of Bluetongue Stadium and the Peninsula Leisure Centre and also the surf club redevelopment program – something which he was a strong advocate for.

“His support and dedication to these projects, among numerous others has been integral to their success and completion,” said Cr Maher.

However, Cr Holstein said he doesn’t consider the big things to be his greatest achievement.

“Some of our greatest achievements would be the little things like play grounds and skate parks; we got the fi rst skate park built at Narara.”

Cr Holstein said his biggest asset in his 20 years of Council was “my family and their ability to keep me grounded, you never get full of your own self importance because they bring you

down and cut you at the knees”.

Former mayor and councillor Mr Malcolm Brooks also offered his support to Cr Holstein.

“His milestone would have to be the bluetongue stadium”, commented Mr Brooks.

“Holstein and federal fi nance minister John Fray and premier at the time Bob Carr - all keen rugby league footballers fought for the stadium,” Brooks added.

Cr Holstein will stand down as councillor in September to focus on his job as member for Gosford but said he will miss being a councillor.

“I’ll miss it; it will be a sad day.

“I’ve loved it and enjoyed it and 20 years on I’m still learning new things every week.

“When I made my commitment and was

successful in the state, I decided I should step down.

“It’s time for new blood,” he said.

But Cr Holstein said he is not struggling juggling his commitments.

“I’m no different from Craig Doyle.

“He is deputy mayor, but he still has a full time job.

“I still put my effort and my time in to what I need to do with the council,” he said.

Mayor Cr Laurie Maher said Cr Holstein is a committed and dedicated public servant.

“He has the honour of being the longest serving mayor in our Council’s history, something deserved of such a committed and dedicated public servant.

“Cr Holstein will leave a legacy at Council and across our community and I have no doubts he will continue to build on that in his role as member for Gosford.

“He has a real passion for the Gosford community and the people who live here – which is why he is continually working to assist the growth and development of our City,” said mayor Cr Maher.

Kaitlin Watts, 4 Oct 2011Interviewees: Cr Chris

Holstein, Mayor Cr Laurie Maher

Elyse Gunner, 5 Oct 2011Interviewee:

Malcolm Brooks

Holstein shown appreciation

Gosford Cr Chris Holstein was awarded a memento of his 20 years in Council by Gosford mayor Cr Laurie Maher at the Council meeting of Tuesday, October 4.

Ms Heighway, 33, is the CEO of SMSF Outsource Solutions.

She launched her business in 2005 after a career as a chartered accountant for one of the Big Four accounting fi rms.

Ms Heighway said she found a passion for the self-managed superfund industry after she observed the impacts of bad fi nancial advice or decisions on retirement savings.

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Ms Heighway thanked

her family and mentors for the award.

“My mum has made me a life-longer learner; she taught me that, through education and challenging myself to be the best I could be, anything was possible.

“My dad taught me the importance of treating everyone equally and to not

be intimidated by fame and fortune.

“Your reputation is gold, it’s everything.

“I’d like to thank my mentors, for letting me make mistakes and learn and grow from them.

“To my husband Matt, he gives me the strength and confi dence to put myself

out there and to back myself all the way.

“And coming home to my four beautiful children, Josh, Zoe and Dylan, puts great perspective in my life,” she said.

Media Release, 4 Oct 2011Marcela Balart, Lighthouse

Communications Group

Heighway wins Young Business Woman of the YearGosford local Ms Jo Heighway was named the 2011 NSW Marie

Claire Young Business Woman of the Year at the Telstra NSW Business Women’s Awards held on Friday, September 30.

Photo: Val BridgePhoto: Val Bridge

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Member for Robertson Ms Deborah O’Neill joined the groups and said: “I’m very proud that the Federal Labor Government is the majority funder of this $38.6 million centre, which will provide the full range of cancer services, and very importantly, public radiotherapy.”

“The days of cancer patients travelling to Sydney for public radiotherapy are rapidly drawing to a close.

“This is something I know all of us on the Coast have yearned for, for a long time, especially those of us who have supported friends and loved ones through cancer journeys.

“Today is a day to celebrate our local cancer support groups, and the selfl ess work they do,” said Ms O’Neill.

Local Health District management confi rmed on Monday, October 3, that builders Hansen Yuncken would construct the Regional Cancer Centre on the Gosford Hospital site.

The centre, which was announced in April last year, was expected to be up and running by early 2013.

Ms O’Neill acknowledged the work of the Central Coast Local Health District in progressing the Centre through to the construction phase.

The member for Robertson also thanked the newly-elected State Government for continuing the previous State Labor Government’s $10 million

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working constructively with the new State Government to ensure our Central Coast community gets the health investment we need for our area,” said Ms O’Neill.

The minister for health and medical research Ms Jillian Skinner was present at the sod turning ceremony that marked the beginning of construction of the Cancer Centre.

“For the fi rst time, people on the Central Coast will have access to state of the art public oncology and radiotherapy services in Gosford, without having to travel to Newcastle or Sydney to access public radiotherapy services,” Ms Skinner said.

“I’m delighted to share the honour of participating in this special occasion with members of the community who have worked so hard to get this new service off the ground,” she said.

“The new Centre will provide a multidisciplinary cancer service allowing patients to have their treatment planned in one visit with increased access to medical oncology, radiation therapy for both treatment and palliation, allied health and other support services.

“The centre will include an area for professional development including teaching, training and research as well as an information centre for patients, carers and staff, through a partnership arrangement with the Cancer Council.”

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Gosford Regional Gallery curator Mr Tim Braham said there were 615 works entered this year, which is a record number for the Gallery.

“It is fantastic that the majority of the selected works still come from the Central Coast, and there is a sense of pride that Gosford is attracting the attention of so many interstate artists.

Mr Neil Taylor was announced as this year’s overall winner, and received $10,000 for his painting The Source.

Other category winners were Becky Guggisberg in the two-dimensional category, Joanna O’Toole in sculpture, Helene Rosanove in photography and Eleni Antoniou Holloway in the

ceramics section.“Judging a competition

with such a variety of entries is a very diffi cult task, this year we have been extremely fortunate to have two external judges on our panel, Ron Ramsey, director of Newcastle Region Art Gallery, and Jane Barrow, who is a leading Australian ceramicist,” said Mr Braham.

Mr Braham said that the exhibition always evokes debate and discussion, pits professional and amateur artists against each other, and exhibits new and exciting talent.

“We would like to extend an invitation to gallery visitors to vote for their favourite work in our Viewers’ Choice Award, an opportunity for everyone to pick their favourite work from the exhibition.

“We are expecting that the exhibition will attract over 15,000 visitors to the gallery,

an exciting prospect for the Gosford region,” said Mr Braham.

A selection of works not chosen to be part of the Gosford Art Prize exhibition will also be presented in The Overfl ow Exhibition, which is organised by the Central Coast Art Society, and will be held at the Imperial Shopping Centre from Friday, October 14, to Saturday, October 22.

Media Release, 4 Oct 2011Gosford Council Media

Art Prize winners announcedThe winners of this year’s Gosford Art Prize were announced by Gosford

mayor Cr Laurie Maher at the exhibition opening at Gosford Regional Gallery on Friday, September 30.

A free guided tour of the gallery will be held every Wednesday from 12-1 pm for

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The event will fi nish on Sunday, November 27.

Media release, 5 Oct 2011Gosford Council media

Neil Taylor, born in Brisbane in 1953, studied painting in the early 70s with William Robinson.

After a short period of teaching he moved to the Sydney area where he began painting and exhibiting full-time.

Taylor spent almost 20 years based around the Hawkesbury River.

He painted the local wilderness areas before he eventually settled in the western region of Sydney.

His travels have took him extensively to both Australia and overseas where he researched new subjects.

He is particularly well known for the treatment of ocean and

littoral themes.Taylor has held more than

30 one man shows in Australia, Asia, USA and the UK.

He was represented in State collections and participated in a long list of major public and corporate collections, together with private works.

Full of contrastsThe Source by Neil Taylor Winner Gosford Art Prize 2011

Gosford’s Art Prize for 2011 has gone to Neil Taylor for his abstract, yet realistic, landscape titled ‘The Source’, where the viewer can do no more than guess at its location.

The Gosford Regional Art Gallery’s annual Gosford Art Prize exhibition will be held throughout October and November, with a number of artist’s talks and tours featured as part of the program.

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It is part of a complex that also includes the Gosford/Edogawa Commemorative Garden, the Arts Centre, and Caroline Bay Brasserie.

Offi cially opened in April 2000, the gallery has seen more than 160,000 people visitors each year looking over its diverse and stimulating exhibition program, mostly consisting of a range of local,

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A major part of the Gallery is the annual Gosford Art Prize which dates back to the early 1970’s where it began in community halls and shopping centers. Now the prize has found a home

at the Gosford Regional Gallery and is an important part of the annual program supporting local artists and encouraging artists from across the NSW to visit Gosford. This year a record 616 entries were received. Increasing prize money and increasing exposure naturally result in the higher number of entries.

Judging the entries

Anchoring the art scene on the Central Coast is the Regional Art Gallery, located on the shores of Caroline Bay in East Gosford.

It was agreed that the society would focus interest mainly on painting with subsidiary interest in other fi elds including lapidary, sculpture and pottery, with a membership fee of just $2 when it was formed in 1971.

The aims of the society were to provide, encourage and promote art on the Central Coast and eventually provide a central studio where members can meet, work and exhibit.

By 1973 there were 96 members.

In 1981 Sir Russell Drysdale agreed to be patron of the CCAS followed by Edward St

John and later Charles Gosford.

Mrs Alice Wade became the fi rst president in 1974, followed by Charles Mcdonald, Vic Johnson, Eileen Luton. and Julie Duell until 1986.

Margaret Hardy was then elected president and continues to hold the position today.

The fi rst exhibition was held in august 1972 at the Kincumber School of Arts hall.

Sales reached a high point with 91 paintings sold at the 1981 exhibition.

The young people’s incentive award began in 1995 and continued for a number of years.

It encouraged young

people to paint and enter exhibitions and fi nished when emerging artist exhibitions were initiated.

The annual Margaret Smith memorial award began in 1998 after the society inherited monies from her estate to be used as prize money.

It continues as part of the Gosford Regional Show.

Not making the cut saw “the overfl ow exhibition”, which started in 2006 in memory of Dawn and Harry Smith by their daughter Rusty Wallace.

It cann be seen in the Gosford Imperial Shopping Centre with prizes for the “people’s choice”.

Be n s v i l l e r e s i d e n t Mr Peter

McKnight took out the coveted $2200 fi rst prize at the annual Grandma Moses senior art competition with his landscape painting titled At Little Creek.

The competition ran from Tuesday, September 20, until Thursday September 22 at the 50+ Leisure and Learning

Centre on Albany St, North Gosford.

“I painted a morning sunrise featuring the sun cutting through pine trees, with dark shadows overlooking Little Creek in the New England region of NSW,” said Mr McKnight.

The TAFE teacher, who specialised in mechanics, said he only recently adopted painting over the last 18 months and hoped to progress further with the hobby.

“Painting is such an amazing, personal thing.

“It affects my emotions; it’s my interpretation of a scene or subject.

“You’re putting yourself out there for criticism; it can be scary so it’s an awesome feeling when you win a prize,” he said.

Entries were divided into open, watercolour, novice, 50+ Centre art group members and Central Coast inspired works.

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Interviewee: Peter McKnight, Bensville

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this year saw Ron Ramsay, Director of the Newcastle Region Gallery, selecting the winners of the Overall Prize, 2 Dimensional Prize, the Photography Prize and the Sculpture Prize with Jane Barrow, Ceramics teacher at Newcastle TAFE, selecting the winner of the ceramics prize.

A three person panel undertook the diffi cult task of selecting the fi nal 165 works to be included in the Gosford Art Prize 2011 exhibition..

A selection of works not chosen to be part of the exhibition will be presented in The Overfl ow organised by the Central Coast Art Society and can be viewed in the Imperial Shopping Centre from the 31st October to 14th November.

Gosford City Council, being the major sponsor and organiser of the competition, recognizes the importance

of this event for the local arts community, whilst other major sponsors, Booth Motor Group and Sharpe Bros Asphalt get a vote of thanks.

Gosford Art Prize Overall winner $10,000 (Judging & Comments by Ron Ramsay)

#228 ‘The Source’ (Artist: Neil Taylor)

This mysterious landscape is totally enchanting with a limited and unusual palette.

Booths Sculpture Award $2,000 (Judging & Comments by Ron Ramsay)

#62 ‘Gust’ (Artist: Joanna O’Toole)

This work has a range of elements that make for a lively and well considered sculpture.

Sharpe Bros Photography Award $2,000 (Judging & Comments by Ron Ramsay)

#609 ‘Pool Catchment’ (Artist: Helene Rosanove)

Compositional elements combine with a lack of defi nition and blurring to give this work the appearance at fi rst glance to be that of an abstract painting.

2 Dimensional Work Award $2,000 (Judging & Comments by Ron Ramsay)

#250 ‘And there’s Today, Tomorrow, Yesterday’ (Artist: Becky Guggisberg)

Figures standing, sitting, lying, presumably at the beach, are drawn and painted, overlapped as they spread across the surface.

Ceramics Award $1,500 (Judged by, Jane Barrow, Ceramicist)

#382 ‘The Little Storyteller’ (Artist: Eleni Antoniou Holloway)

This work by Eleni Antoniou Holloway stands out immediately for its bold use of glazes which are reminiscent of pottery from historical references.

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This year’s competition was hotly contested, due to the high quality of all the gardens entered across all categories.

The judges said they couldn’t separate the top two, and Barbara and Laurie Smith of Mt White, and Maureen Rowatt and John Cragg from Matcham were both awarded Champion Garden over 1000 square metres.

Umina’s Alva Bell won the Champion Garden under 1000 square metres with Allan and Pam Fielding picking up Best Waterwise Garden.

Best School Garden went to Central Mangrove Public School and Best Commercial Garden was won by Gosford Golf and Function Centre.

Mayor Cr Laurie Maher presented a number of the awards on the night, and said it was fantastic to see how much support the community has given this year’s competition.

“The quality of gardens in this year’s competition is of the highest standard, it is great to see so many people entering this wonderful competition.

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Garden comp winners announced

Mayor Cr Laurie Maher and one of the winners Ms Alva Bell

Winners of this year’s Gosford City Garden Competition were announced at a ceremony at the Erina Room on

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Brisbane Water Historical Society president Ms Shirley Rider said: “We

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AACC COMPUTER CLUB Inc. (33)

www.aacc.asn.auHelp with all Computing problemsProgram demos + Q&A sessions Night Meetings - 7pm to 10pm• 2nd & 4th Wed – Windows• 3rd Wed - Linux Narara Valley High SchoolFountains Road, Narara Supper providedDay ‘meet & greet’ Social Meetings 12.15 – 3.15pm• 3rd Tuesday of monthEast Gosford Progress Hall10 Henry Parry Drive (cnr Wells St)Afternoon tea [email protected]

4362 19184324 2740

The Australian Conservation Foundation - Central Coast

Branch (28)

holds their meetings on the third Tuesday of each month (except January) at 7pm

Discussions are focussed on local, state and national environmental issues. The Branch writes submissions, assists at stalls at local events, attends workshops and seminars and lobbys politicians.

Location: 50+ Leisure and Learning Centre, cnr Albany St North and Henry Wheeler Place, Gosford.

[email protected] Box 547, Woy Woy NSW 2256

4323 1843

Brisbane Water Historical Society

(46)

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

Margaret Pearce4325 2270

Central Coast Art Society (18)

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

4325 [email protected] Box 4168, East Gosford 2250

Central CoastConcert Band (28)

Meets every Tuesday 7:15pm till 9:30pm

new members always welcome.

Community playouts with four concerts a year at Laycock St Theatre.

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Central Coast Family History Society Inc. (39)

All the resources, information and advice needed to study your family’s history are available through the Society.

Visit the Society’s Research Centre at 8 Russell Drysdale St, East Gosford, our website at www.centralcoastfhs.org.auMonthly meetings are held on 1st Saturday of each month at 1pm in the Lions Community Hall, behind the Society’s Research Centre. Visitors welcome

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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 either 10am to 12md or 1 pm to 3pm at Kincumber & District Neighbourhood Centre.Meetings are held at Avoca Beach Bowling Club on the fi rst Monday of the Month

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If you’ve got something happening in Gosford area (2250 and 2251) over the next few weeks, let us know about it and we’ll list it here for you, for free. Contact details are on page 2.

Tuesday October 11Chertsey Primary School P and C

meeting, 6:30pmCoast Connect Day, Niagra Park

Youth Centre,

Thursday October 13John Overholt, Lizottes Kincumber

Friday October 14Brackets and Jam concert,

Kincumba Mountain, 7:30pmCentral Coast group of the

Australian Plants Society meeting, Phillip House, Kariong, 7:30pm

Saturday October 15Mariners’ fi rst home game,

Bluetongue stadium, 5:30pmDeni Hines, Lizottes Kincumber

Sunday October 16National Nutrition WeekThe Backsliders, Lizottes

KincumberRise Up 2, Rhythm Hut, Gosford Acoustic Brushstrokes, Gosford

Regional Gallery, 5-7pmBlues Afternoon, Kantara House,

1-5pm

Tuesday October 18Sock it to Suicide weekBrisbane Water Historical Society

monthly meeting, Museum, 1pm

Wednesday October 19Phil Jamieson, Lizottes KincumberCarers Pamper Morning,

Kincumber Neighborhood centre, 10am-12:30pm

Thursday October 20World Osteoporosis Day

Mike McCarthy, Lizottes Kincumber

Friday October 21Brisbane Water Older Women’s

Network meeting, Niagra Park Community Centre, 10am

Mark Wilkinson, Lizottes Kincumber

Seltic Sirens, Avoca Beach Picture Thetare, 7:30pm

Saturday October 22National Children’s weekDanielle Spencer and Steve Balbi,

Lizottes KincumberMangrove Mountain and Districts

Country Fair

Sunday October 23Gina Jeffreys, Lizottes KincumberTrain timetables change

Monday October 24Pink Ribbon Day

Tuesday October 25Davistown RSL Charity Markets,

9:30am-2pmNational Kidsafe DayJeff Martin and Terepai Richmond,

Lizottes KincumberWednesday October 26Mojo Juju, Lizottes Kincumber

Thursday October 27Folk Uke- Cathy Guthrie and Amy

Nelson, Lizottes Kincumber

Friday October 28National Bandana DayLocal Charities Christmas AppealJuzzie Smith, Lizottes Kincumber

Guest Author Professor Grace Karskens, Kariong Library, 10:30am

Saturday October 29Brian’s famous jazz and chilli crab

night, Lizottes Kincumber

Sunday October 30French Flair with Emma Hamilton,

Lizottes Kincumber

Tuesday November 1Melbourne Cup Day Lunch with

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Wednesday November 2Salt Vocal Group, Lizottes

Kincumber

Thursday November 3Bob Corbett and the Roo Grass

Band, Lizottes Kicnumber

Saturday November 5Kincumber markets, Kincumber

Church, 6am-1pmDexter Morph, Lizottes Kincumber

Sunday November 6Avoca Beach Growers market,

Hunters Park, Avoca, 8am-12pm

Tuesday November 8Chertsey Primary School P and C

meeting, 6:30pm

Wednesday November 9Friends of the ABC meeting,

Central Coast Leagues Club, 11:30am

Friday November 11Brackets and Jam concert,

Kincumba Mountain, 7:30pm

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Out & AboutGosford Central Community News - October 10, 2011 - Page 13

The Landing Page 14 - October 10, 2011 - Gosford Central Community News

Minister for the Central Coast Mr Chris Hartcher, who is also the member for Terrigal, unveiled the Masterplan and said it “creates a vibrant and achievable development for this iconic regional city”.

“It is a plan which focuses on delivering the community’s targets for the new look Gosford city.

“It is a plan to bring about regional change with fl ow on effects to benefi t the entire Central Coast region.

“Targets including job creation, business and economic growth, as well as

public access with improved amenity are all elements of the plan to support the development of a dynamic waterfront,” he said.

Elements of the plan included a performing arts and conference centre, commercial offi ce buildings, a hotel to support the conference centre, improved pedestrian access, enhanced community spaces and play areas and retail and residential opportunities.

Central Coast Regional Development Corporation chairman Mr John Taylor

said: “This is a project the community asked for, a project that the community supported and this project will happen if the community is still behind it.”

He said the development will mean the “connection of a regional city to the natural beauty of Brisbane Water”.

Gosford Council and the Central Coast Regional Development Corporation worked to deliver the Masterplan since the announcement of Lend Lease as the preferred proponent for the waterfront in December

last year.A project control group

which consisted of members of the Corporation, Council, Lend Lease and Crown Lands revised the plan several times before bringing the Masterplan to the community.

“This project is about delivering an outcome which is realistic, achievable and supports the primary objectives as established by the ‘Our City, Our Destiny’ Masterplan for the Gosford CBD,” said Project Control Group Chairman Mr Stephen Brahams.


Caroline Hutcherson, Offi ce of Chris Hartcher MP

The Landing Masterplan

A computer generated image of what the waterfront at Gosford could look like

The Masterplan for The Landing at Gosford was unveiled to a group of over 120 people at the Central Coast Leagues Club on Thursday, September 29.

Public Comment

The success of the multi-million dollar

Gosford Masterplan now relies on around $265 million dollars of public/ratepayers funds being injected into this project to raise the land above the future levels of projected sea level rise.

This is shown in Gosford Council’s recently published Brisbane Water Foreshore – Coastal Floodplain Inundation Risk Management Study as a preferred management option.

However, the preferred management option for Davistown, Woy Woy and Empire Bay is to abandon these suburbs.

They are planned to become the future intertidal

zones for Brisbane Waters.The thousands of families

affected by these plans have not been told!

Perhaps half of the 9000 homes they claim will be affected by sea level rise could be easily protected against this risk.

Many are claimed to be affected in the event of a 1:100 year fl ood on top of .9 of a metre sea level rise despite only a small portion of the land being affected.

Other properties slope down to Brisbane Waters.

Gosford Council is planning for the loss of billions of dollars in public assets and private property, the loss of residential land at time when it is scarce and the loss of future economic activity generated by the people in these suburbs.

Email, 5 Oct 2011Pat Aiken, Coastal

Residents Inc

A G o s f o r d Masterplan that proposes to sell

off our schools, to sell off our playing fi elds, to sell off our waterfront and water views is unlikely to be popular with the townspeople.

That is, unless the plan also proposes to tunnel or divert Dane Dr and link the city and parkland to the water and build an Arts Centre with a school on the water’s edge within

stage one, which in all truth the Gosford Landing proposal does not.

The residential parts of the ‘The Landing’ proposal are well thought-out waterfront property ventures, although, as a Masterplan it does not express the stated objective of linking and revitalising the Gosford Centre and if allowed to progress in its present form we will certainly have a project that our complacency deserves.

Email, 4 Oct 2011Richard Brew, Terrigal

The good points of the Gosford L a n d i n g

Masterplan include a boardwalk and performance art centre which I have advocated for 30 odd years, the relocation of the swimming pool and the Gosford City Park.

The four fi nger wharfs between the pool and Iguana Joes, however, are not good points.

There is no mention of height, but I have been told they will be around fi ve storeys with two or three storeys for residential.

The waterfront needs to be a playground for the people, not a play pen for the rich.

The road gives a scenic vista over Brisbane Water which needs to be retained, not blocked.

Why move the boat trailer parking to the park south of the sailing club which is used for rigging various sized sailing craft, especially on race days.

Surely, this will be a never ending confl ict.

What is the height of Gosford Wharf?

It should be limited to two storeys.

Email, 3 Oct 2011Malcolm Brooks,

Point FrederickAn artist’s impression of the Landing masterplan

Member for Gosford Cr Chris Holstein

said the Landing project could take over 15 years to be completed and its success would depend on the state of the economy.

Cr Holstein said he remains hopeful that the project would become underway as soon as possible and insisted that the community would be involved in the decision making process.

“Some components of the project, such as where Gosford Primary school is now, will be available in the fi rst stage for us to move forward,” he said.

“That will start happening in

the next couple of years.“It’s a dedicated area;

when we get into it, public consultation will be a big part of shaping the area.

“The Gosford challenge, it’s got to be done right, it’s got to have the infrastructure around it.

“I think there’s been too much consultation for us not to get it right.

“It will create jobs for the community, for our children, for our children’s children and will free up so many other opportunities that it will just go from there,” said Cr Holstein.

Kaitlin Watts, 4 Oct 2011Interviewee:

Chris Holstein, Member for Gosford

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Tim Hill was named both Best and Fairest and Player’s Player in the fi rst grade side, with Hugo Pike named Most Improved.

In second grade, Best and Fairest went to Luke McGlynn, while Mitch Peters received a Coach’s Award.

Best and Fairest in third grade was awarded to Rhys Hellerman and Most Improved to Sean Ellard.

Junior players were also recognised on the night, with Connor Miller named Best and Fairest in under-13s and Dan Matthews awarded a Coach’s Award.

Josh Crowley was named Best and Fairest in the under-10s and Riley Borthwick was named Most Improved, while in under-8s Hayden Mahey received the Best and Fairest award and Tevita Vaenuku received Most Improved.

Mark Von Kotze was named Club Person of the Year and Connor Miller was named Junior Club Person of the Year.

The Senior Coach’s Award went to Simote Lauti, and Adam Clift received the Joe Pace Award.

A number of milestone games were celebrated on the night with Peter Miller, Dane Antees, Chris Comerford and David Von Kotze each having played their 100th game during the season and Grant Sullivan played his 150th game.

Brad Porter celebrated playing his 150th fi rst grade game, while Brad McBride celebrated having played 300 fi rst grade games in his career.

Email, 25 Sep 2011Larry Thomson, Central

Coast Rugby Union

The contest, founded by Clayton’s brother Clinton, was this year run in a new format, with only the open division held.

“So everyone will be in the one big draw vying for the perpetual trophy,” said Clinton.

“I hope this doesn’t deter anyone from entering and I’m sure those who want to be part of the event will still turn up and have a wave in memory of Monk,” he said.

Clinton said he looks

forward every year to celebrating his brother’s life with the Monkey Memorial.

“The contest is in its 11th 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.

“Monkey received his nickname by 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 Clinton.

Each year, the winner of the contest is the Monkey Memorial trophy, made by Nirvana surfboard shaper Bill Cilia out of one of Clayton’s old surfboards.

The winner’s name is also engraved on the trophy and added to the list of past winners including world tour surfer Adrian Buchan, professional free surfer Andrew Mooney and local surfers 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 three time winner of the Monkey Memorial Jeremy Cohen.

“Monk was a talented surfer who had an amazing ability to put himself in the perfect spot for the best waves from two 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 WattsInterviewees: Clinton

James, Andrew Mooney, Jeremy Cohen

Memorial contest undergoes changes

Clayton “Monkey” James

MacMasters Beach played host to the 11th annual Monkey Memorial surfi ng contest on Saturday, October 8, in memory of local surfer Clayton “Monkey” James who died in 2000, aged

19.

Gosford Rugby awards night

Gosford Rugby Club held its major premiers presentation night on Friday, September 23.

Woodrow and Smith narrowly defeated Bev Byrne and Noeline Smith in

the 21st end by 22-21.In the Club Triples

Championship held

in August, Bev Byrne, Margaret Guthire and June Kilgallon defeated Robyn

Schram, Helen McMillan and Lesley Woodor by 23 points to 13.

Email, 20 Sep 2011Noelene Hopper, Avoca

Beach WBC

Close match in Ladies Minor PairsThe Ladies Minor Pairs Championship was held at Avoca Beach

Bowling Club on Tuesday, September 13, with Faye Smith and Lesley Woodrow taking out the competition.

The event was held at Gosford Showground on Friday, September 23.

The Middle School Rugby Day has become a tradition at St Philip’s Christian College according to head of Middle School Mr Stephen Babbage.

Prior to the day Mr Babbage said he was

impressed by the team’s preparations.

“I have been very pleased at how they have shown initiative, planning and dedication to their training so far,” Mr Babbage said.

Newsletter, 23 Sep 2011Michelle Kelly, St Philip’s

Christian College

Rugby gala day

Year 7 and 8 boys from St Philip’s Christian College competed in a Rugby Union gala day against teams from St

Philip’s Christian College Cessnock and Green Point.

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The tournament offers over $100,000 in prize money and will culminate in an International Challenge event on October 21, with the fi nals on October 22, in Sydney.

Ms Nicoll was ranked second in the Australian Youth Rankings and 11th in the Australian Adult Rankings, as of September 30.

She has previously been ranked fi rst in the Australian Youth Rankings.

She began competing in adult competitions in 2008, as well as the junior competitions she had already been competing in.

Ms Nicoll started bowling in her early teens and has continued ever since.

“I started bowling when I was 13 or 14,” Ms Nicoll said.

“I came here [the bowling alley] with the family around then, and I kind of just stayed.”

Ms Nicoll placed fi rst in the singles competition at the 21st Asian Championships at the beginning of the year in Abu Dhabi, and placed 28th overall for all events.

The tournament attracts athletes from around the world to compete in Australia and gives home grown bowlers a chance to compete against some of the best tenpin bowlers in the world.

Ms Nicoll said that tenpin bowling internationally is much more competitive than it is in Australia.

“There isn’t much competition in Australia, especially compared to overseas,” Ms Nicoll said.

“America and Korea are the strongest in bowling.”

AMF Bowling CEO Mr Jordan Rodgers said the tournament helps to raise the prestige of Australian bowling internationally.

“This event is an important opportunity for

our local bowlers to compete on a global stage and to raise the prestige of tenpin bowling as a competitive sport,” Mr Rodgers said.


Erica Roberts, AVV!SO Public Relations

Lachlan Snell, 6 Oct 2011 Interviewee: Lexi Nicoll,

Gosford

Local competes internationally

Lexi NichollPhoto: Lachlan Snell

Gosford local Ms Lexi Nicoll is competing in the AMF Australian Masters Tournament, an international tenpin

bowling tournament, held throughout October.The strategy aims to

provide guidance in the delivery of a safe, well connected and comfortable cycling environment for Gosford City.

Gosford Council’s manager of integrated planning Mr Eddie Love said the plan would support initiatives that encourage more people within the community to cycle.

“Cycling is a safe, fun, healthy and affordable way to get in and around Gosford City, and we want to continue to improve on the programs and infrastructure that are already in place,” said Mr Love.

“We want to work in partnership with the community to help best meet the needs of those within our area who do cycle, and also encourage more people to get on their bikes.”

A copy of the draft strategy will be available

at the Council’s Customer Service Centres and online at Gosford’s Community Engagement Hub.

Mr Love said that this online engagement hub provides an opportunity for everyone to give a real input into the project.

“Visitors to the website can review the strategy, view comments and participate in online forums,” Mr Love said.

Once endorsed by Council, the document will be used as a tool to source funding through various State and Federal Government funding programs.

Mr Love said the funds received from these programs would allow recommended projects and programs identifi ed in the strategy to be undertaken.


Gosford Council Media

Bike Strategy displayed online

The Draft Gosford Bike Strategy is now on public exhibition, and will be on display until Saturday, November 5.

NRMA director Mr Kyle Loades said NRMA’s 26 Unsung Hero awards coincided with the Rugby World Cup 2011 and acknowledged volunteers who donated hours of their time every rugby season.

“Mr Thomson’s work supporting the game

of rugby is an inspiring example of helping others,” said Mr Loades.

“He was nominated by NSW Country Women’s Rugby, however he could have easily been nominated by Central Coast Rugby too where he is the administrator.

“Mr Thomson also referees regularly,” Mr Loades said.

NSW Rugby Union executive director Mr Bruce Worboys said NSW Rugby Union was honoured to be associated with the NRMA ‘s Unsung Heroes program.

Mr Thomson, who has

won a cruise on the fi ve star luxury ship ms Volendam cruising New Zealand for Rugby World Cup 2011 plus tickets to rugby matches in Auckland, said it was a great honour to receive this award, but totally unexpected.

“I have been involved in all facets of rugby for many years and I do these things because I enjoy them and to put something back into the game after I fi nished playing,” Mr Thomson said.

Media Release,19 Sep 2011

Lisa Kable, NRMA

Thomson wins Unsung Hero award

Tascott resident Larry Thomson, president, Central Coast Rugby Union, has been awarded an NRMA Unsung Hero volunteer appreciation award for his outstanding commitment to local

community sport and his contribution to Rugby Union.

The school aimed to introduce new players to the game through a series of age-specifi c modifi ed rugby “games” in a controlled environment.

Safety was the main priority of Walla Rugby with the laws and level of contact gradually introduced while players developed.

Students participated in various games that focus developmental skills, taking into account the age of the child and their capacity for safe and achievable rugby skill acquisition.

Newsletter, 23 Sep 2011Michelle Kelly, St Philip’s

Christian College

Walla Rugby day celebrates World Cup

St Philip’s Christian College ran a Walla Rugby day last month to coincide with the Rugby World Cup.

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