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Town centre starting to take shape The second round of community consultation is now open on the Wallarah Creek Catchment Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan. See page 6

Out&About

Breaking ground (from left) Cr Jillian Hogan, Cr Kyle MacGregor, Federal Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, Mayor Lisa Matthews, Cr Doug Vincent and Wyong MP David Harris

Civil works have started at Warnervale Town Centre. They are expected to be finished by October, ready for construction to start soon after on the retail and commercial facilities. Also, Central Coast Council will deliver a water and sewerage upgrade in Warnervale Town Centre following the provision of an $8.5M funding package from the NSW Government. Commencement of the civil

works was marked by an official ground breaking ceremony on Monday, July 13. The long awaited Warnervale Town Centre is the “heart” of the residential development, Hilltop Park, by private developers Landcorp NSW. The Sparks Rd residential development and town centre is generating thousands of jobs during construction and into the future, hundreds of millions of dollars in investment and boosting economic confidence in the north of the Central

Coast, says Shadow Minister for Central Coast and Wyong MP, David Harris. Contracts have now been signed for an $8.5M upgrade of water supply infrastructure, announced on July 9 by Parliamentary Secretary for Central Coast, Adam Crouch. “The new upgraded sewer mains and pumps in Warnervale Town Centre are critical to help develop it into a major residential hub,” Crouch said. “We know that 92,250 extra people will call the Central

Coast home between 2016 and 2041, and enabling population growth to occur around Warnervale Town Centre is also a key part of this.” Building of the town centre facilities is expected to start soon after civil works finish in October. The town centre will have a long day childcare centre, children’s play centre, a variety of retail shops, family tavern, medical facilities and pharmacy, and possibly an arts and theatre, as well as a

Woolworths supermarket, opening up about 500 new ongoing jobs. Also, there will be parklands, including a dedicated area honouring the history of the local indigenous community, an open-air sports facility, bike tracks, jogging/walking tracks and other community amenities within the parklands area, which Landcorp NSW is planning to finish by early 2022.

In June, the organisation said goodbye to Dotti the green sea turtle, after releasing the adult female at Norah Head following nine months of rehabilitation. Dotti had been struck by a boat, suffering a severe crack in her shell and from float syndrome, a condition that makes turtles float due to gas build up in their organs.

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Business

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World first procedure in marine reptile medicine Australian Seabird Rescue Central Coast (ASRCC) has achieved what’s believed to be a world first in turtle rehabilitation.

Two community organisations have benefitted from a combined Community Matching Grants program.

After months of care, Dotti’s shell healed, but her issues with floating persisted. Upon further veterinary inspection, it was determined that the endangered turtle was suffering a collapsed lung and pneumothorax. After several attempts to drain the air building up in her body, Dotti’s vet, Dr Jonathon Howard, concluded that she had a tear in her lung which was leaking. Continued page 4

Mil Tek Waste Solutions at Tuggerah is one of three Central Coast businesses to share $600,000 from the BinTrim program. See page 23

Sport

Central Coast Rugby League (CCRL) has released its amended 2020 season draw following the departure of The Entrance Tigers from the senior competition. See page 31

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Wyong RSL Club is likely to merge with the Mounties Group Club Wyong and Mounties Group (Mt Pritchard and District Community Club) are still in discussions but an announcement of amalgamation is likely in about a month. The two clubs have been negotiating since March about a potential amalgamation, following Wyong RSL Club advertising for expressions of interest from clubs interested in a merger. Ten responses were received initially and two responses were withdrawn. The Board of Wyong RSL considered the remaining eight expressions of interest and chose Mounties Group as the preferred partner to pursue amalgamation discussions. Mounties Group Chief Executive Officer, Dale Hunt, said the two clubs were moving towards a Memorandum of Understanding over the next couple of months. Hunt said Mounties Group had always kept its eye on the Central Coast. “About five percent of our members now live on the Central Coast after their retirement and they have a real loyalty to Mounties and this is an opportunity for them to again have their home club and all the services we bring,” he said. “We don’t push our way into areas and when Wyong RSL

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Families disadvantaged under the COVID-19 restrictions have received grocery hampers.

Club Wyong

called for expressions of interest, we saw it as a great opportunity. “We believe we do clubs pretty well and if we can bring that quality up to the Coast then the whole Coast benefits and our members up there do as well.” Mounties Group comprises seven clubs – Mt Pritchard and District Community Club; Triglav, a Slovenian club in St Johns Park; Mekong, a Vietnamese cultural club in Cabramatta; Club Italia at

Lansvale; Fairfield Bowling Club; Manly Bowling Club and Harbord Diggers. “The difference between us and other club groups is that every one of our clubs has its own personality, its own identity to match their community, we don’t try to cookie cut them. “Clubs play a vital role in a community and I think they are really underestimated.” Hunt said Club Wyong would retain its name and all the sub

clubs and associations within the club would remain. “We are a community club and we’ll be investing back into the community through grants and sponsorships to community and sporting groups,” he said. Mounties Group has issued a notice to members of Intent to Amalgamate as a Parent Company and both clubs have informed members that prior to the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding, they will be provided with details of the other clubs which expressed

an interest and why Mounties was chosen as the preferred party. Also, details of the other clubs will be disclosed in planned information meetings and will also be disclosed in the Notice of Meeting to vote on the amalgamation. No one from Club Wyong was available for interview. Source: Club Wyong website Interview, Jun 29 Dale Hunt, Mounties Group Reporter: Sue Murray

Central Coast WetlandsPioneer Dairy is the premium birdwatching place on the Coast, says spokesperson for Central Coast Birding Group, Allen Benson. It’s hard to believe though, that the twitchers’ paradise might well have been a power station if community groups hadn’t stepped in to save it many years ago. Continued page 4

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Health

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Photo: Daniel McKeon

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Education

Council leads in digital DA innovation A fundraiser to support a little girl from Wadalba is underway. See page 23

Sport

Warnervale’s Joey Walton will make his debut with the NSW Waratahs this Friday (July 3).

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Residents wanting to lodge a development application (DA) with Central Coast Council can now do so from the comfort of their own home, with the official launch on July 1 of the State Government’s new ePlanning initiative. It has been touted for months, but the new streamlined online lodgement system is now firmly place, with Minister for Customer Service Victor Dominello joining Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, and Council CEO Gary Murphy in Gosford for the announcement, Crouch said ePlanning would see an end to the days of having to fill in piles of paperwork and travel to a council building to lodge a DA. “This transforms the way people on the Central Coast access the planning system,” he said. “The experience from some councils that have already

Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, Central Coast Council CEO, Gary Murphy, and Customer Service Minister Victor Dominello at the announcement

adopted the online system shows that DA processing times are being slashed by more than half. “With significant future population growth in our community, it’s important that we all work to make the planning process as hasslefree, transparent and simple as possible.” Dominello said there would be a transitional stage for the next six months as Council

starts accepting and processing DAs, complying development certificates and post-consent certificates via the NSW Planning Portal. From December 31 it will be mandatory for all of these applications and PCA appointments to be completed on the Portal. “This initiative puts the customer at the centre of the DA process by eliminating paperwork, allowing

applications to be submitted anywhere in real-time, avoiding delays and boosting transparency,” he said. “It is far safer in this COVID environment and one of the most important elements is transparency.” Dominello said increasing numbers of people had become more online savvy during COVID-19 but that those who struggled with the technology could be walked through the

process at Council chambers. Central Coast was one of the first councils to put its hand up to be part of the new system. Murphy said Council staff had embraced the new procedures and the system had gone online prior to the July 1 deadline. “We could see this was the way of the future and we wanted to be ahead of the game,” Murphy said. “This will cut out a lot of paper and the process will be a lot better for the customer. “People can go online to the portal and see the status of their application so the visibility of seeing where things are up to is very good. “We also want people who might be uncomfortable with eplanning to know that we will help them through the process.” Source: Media release, Jul 1 Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch Media conference, Jul 1

On June 28, dozens of locals flocked to headlands around the Central Coast to witness the northern whale migration. See page 38

Sport

A small team of local artists has created a mural painting in Budgewoi celebrating the theme, Unity in Diversity. See page 15

Photo: Paul Bennet Airshows

Adventure flight and aviation event company, Paul Bennet Airshows, is seeking approval

for the two-day event from Central Coast Council, which owns the airport. A festival type arrangement is being planned with food vendors, static displays, family amusements and roaming performers, headlined by daring aerobatic displays. The organisers expect the venture to draw a crowd of about 10,000 people to the

airport over the course of two days and to be an economic boost to the area. Aside from potentially kicking off a new regional event, if Central Coast Air Show takes off, it will also bring attention to the Warnervale airport as a significant asset and piece of regional infrastructure, after the site was absent from Council’s Local Strategic Planning Statement (LSPS).

The airport was the subject of many community submissions to the LSPS from residents, both for and against, wanting clarity about the role that the airport will play in the Coast’s future. Central Coast Aero Club (CCAC) is the principal user of the airport and the Coast’s only aviation tourism providers. President, Andrew Smith,

believes that the Central Coast Air Show could be just the thing to kickstart aviation tourism on the Coast. According to Smith, scenic joy flights are the Coast’s only major form of aviation tourism, with the flights an exhilarating way to experience the region’s sweeping hinterlands and stunning coastline. Continued page 4

Funds allocated to ease Carters Rd congestion Some positive actions are afoot for Central Coast Council to resolve traffic congestion and parking problems in Carters Rd, Lake Munmorah.

Mayor Lisa Matthews has signalled a strong push will come from Central Coast Council for the Coast to play a key role in hosting teams and events during the 2023 FIFA Womens’ World Cup. See page 40

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Council has allocated $650,000 in the 2020-21 operational budget for stage one of a car park and road upgrade which will go to the July 27 meeting for adoption. A Council spokesperson said options to improve traffic and parking in Carters Rd were being developed, including

additional car parking adjacent to Lake Munmorah High School. Also, Council is now liaising with Ausgrid regarding a licence for the existing car park in Carters Rd, a move Ausgrid has been trying to resolve for years. In March, Swansea MP, Yasmin Catley, put out yet another call to Council to take responsibility for the car park which Ausgrid built in 2012 on a vacant lot next to its substation, at the request of the community.

She said since 2015, Ausgrid had attempted to lease the car park to Council on a 50-year lease for the peppercorn rent of $1 per year. “Council kept resisting and Ausgrid eventually said the car park would be closed, but we couldn’t allow that to happen, and I met with Council staff about a month ago to discuss a way forward,” Catley said. Traffic congestion and lack of parking has been causing chaos in Carters Rd for many years. Continued page 4

Health

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Sport

This year’s Toowoon Bay Ocean Swim (TBOS) has been cancelled. See page 30

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The second round of community consultation is now open on the Wallarah Creek Catchment Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan.

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It’s been a wild four months, but we are still here. And, not only have we survived (touch wood), but in the past 6 months we have doubled the circulation of the Coast News across 200 distribution points.

A major air show being planned for May 2021 at Warnervale Airport has the potential to boost aviation tourism.

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Senior journalist Terry Collins (front left) and new journalist Jacinta Counihan (front right) with the CCN team (absent - Dilon Luke)

Mystery clearing of Darkinjung site

The proposed development, adjacent to environmentally sensitive and culturally significant land on Woy Woy Rd, has been the subject of heated debate in recent weeks and crossed its first major hurdle with the Joint Regional Planning Panel determining last week it has strategic and site specific merit. But founder of Coast Environment Alliance (CEA), Jake Cassar, said he had noticed several large cleared areas on the subject site last weekend. “My heart just sank when I saw the carnage in an area well known for its endangered plants and animals,” he said. “Someone had taken some kind of large machinery and just ploughed through the extremely sensitive bushland. “It was devastating.” Cassar said several hundred

listed koala habitat trees had been knocked over and piled up as if ready to be burned in an act of “mindless environmental vandalism”. DLALC Chairperson, Matthew West, said it had come to Darkinjung’s attention some

time ago that illegal clearing had occurred at the site. “Darkinjung wishes to make it clear that at no time did we authorise any internal or external party to begin land clearing at this site,” West said.

He said Darkinjung had been falsely accused of being responsible for illegal clearing perpetrated by trespassers. “As a result, Darkinjung has instigated a legal investigation to determine who the person or entity responsible for the illegal land clearing is in order to see justice served,” he said. Meanwhile, West said last week’s decision by the Regional Planning Panel was a “significant step on Darkinjung’s journey to determine its own future for its lands”. “It’s crucial for our community that our lands play an active role in ensuring a brighter future not just for our people, but the whole Central Coast community,” he said. “This proposal would preserve more than half the site in its pristine ecological state. “This conservation land will also act as a significant buffer between our development footprint and the Bambara Aboriginal Cultural landscape.” But with a planning proposal yet to be prepared and submitted for a Gateway determination, Cassar said the

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War memorial to get a facelift

We want to thank you, the Central Coast Community and all our distribution partners, for all your support this past year and assure you that we remain committed to fulfilling the critical role of the free press in a democracy, keeping you informed and supporting local business growth.

Mystery surrounds the unauthorised clearing of a tract of land at Kariong owned by Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council (DLALC) and earmarked for a controversial 70-home housing development.

The NSW Government has announced a new $388M funding package to tackle the state’s elective surgery backlog.

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Central Coast Newspapers is delighted to issue Edition No. 250 of Coast Community News.

Warnervale airshow proposed A major air show and festival being planned for Central Coast Airport at Warnervale in May 2021 has the potential to boost aviation tourism and create a new regional event attracting thousands of spectators.

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Volunteer motorcyclists’ medical courier service, Blood Bikes Australia, has started up on the Central Coast .

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Tyne Hamilton with fellow NPWS staff members on the job

See page 31 Black-necked Stork, also known as Jabiru

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Town centre starting to take shape

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Hardys Bay Club is making plans to reopen with a new community focussed business model after being forced to close.

With 125 new roles on offer across the state, women are especially being encouraged to join at the frontline to break down the misconception that field roles are too physically demanding for women to consider.

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Construction will begin soon on a new primary school at Warnervale, with Richard Crookes Constructions awarded the contract for main works construction.

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The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is calling on Central Coast women to help protect national parks and threatened wildlife.

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Demolition work on the old Union Hotel on the corner of Mann and Donnison Streets began this week.

Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, has responded to demands from the State Opposition.

Wetlands-Pioneer Dairy is a twitchers’ paradise

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fight was far from over. If supported at Gateway the proposal would follow the usual planning proposal process including more detailed studies (if required), agency, Council and community consultation. The planning proposal would see 7.1ha of the 13.2ha site remain zoned E2 environmental conservation. Cassar said the 5,000 member CEA had received notification from Aboriginal stakeholders that the land is “extremely culturally significant to them” and would continue to oppose the development. “You can already see the endangered ecological plant communities known as hanging swamps clinging on to life next to the land that has been ravaged,” he said. Cassar claimed the panel had made its decision without having any knowledge of the threatened flora and fauna on the site, bushfire hazards, or what the Central Coast community thinks of the proposal. Terry Collins

Woy Woy War Memorial is set for a facelift following an allocation of $9600 from the NSW Government’s Community War Memorials Fund.

Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast Mr Adam Crouch said conservation work to be undertaken on the memorial in Brick Wharf Rd, included cleaning and repairs to the spire, as well as

repairs to the marble inscription plaques. “The Central Coast community lost many, many people to war and this sacrifice should never be forgotten,” Mr Crouch said.

“Woy Woy War Memorial is a place where our community regularly pays tribute to the war effort and it also represents a part of our community’s history.” Funding is available on a bi-

annual basis, with applications for the next round of funding closing on November 11. SOURCE Media release, 8 July 2020 Adam Crouch, Member for Terrigal

Central Coast businesses are becoming increasingly worried about their future as the end date for the JobKeeper supplement looms.. See page 26

Sport

Gosford tennis superstar, Nick De Vivo, endured in a tantalisingly tight final of the Gosford Tennis Club’s (GTC) U18 boys UTR event against Wyong rival, Riley Courtney. See page 40

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Mr Adam Crouch has defended the need for a $7 million roundabout at the corner of Maitland Bay Dr and Picnic Pde, Ettalong, as the work began on July 6.

“This upgrade is absolutely necessary for this busy intersection, and when completed will massively ease congestion and improve access in and out of Ettalong,” said Mr Crouch, Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal. He said Central Coast Council had issued a licence to Transport for NSW to occupy part of Ettalong Oval for 12 months during the intersection upgrade. The northern section of Ettalong Oval, next to the Broken Bay Scout Group hall, would be fenced off and used for access by construction vehicles and plants, storage of materials, equipment, containers and shed, temporary fencing and

Breaking ground (from left) Cr Jillian Hogan, Cr Kyle MacGregor, Federal Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, Mayor Lisa Matthews, Cr Doug Vincent and Wyong MP David Harris

Crouch defends need for $7 million roundabout gating associated with the upgrade works, he said. “The upgrade includes installing a new raised concrete roundabout, concrete medians, new shared pathways, a pedestrian refuge and on-road cycle lanes,” Mr Crouch said. “There are 19,000 motorists who travel through this intersection each day. “It serves as the main link between the Peninsula and suburbs to the north of the Rip Bridge like Empire Bay and Kincumber. Initial work involved utility relocations, setting up a temporary site compound on Picnic Pde, vegetation removal and installation of signs, and erosion and sediment control measures, he said. Work would be carried out on weekdays and some night shifts would be required.

SOURCE Media release, 6 July 2020 Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch

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Two community organisations have benefitted from a combined Community Matching Grants program. See page 13

Business

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World first procedure in marine reptile medicine Australian Seabird Rescue Central Coast (ASRCC) has achieved what’s believed to be a world first in turtle rehabilitation.

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Mil Tek Waste Solutions at Tuggerah is one of three Central Coast businesses to share $600,000 from the BinTrim program. See page 23

Sport

Central Coast Rugby League (CCRL) has released its amended 2020 season draw following the departure of The Entrance Tigers from the senior competition. See page 31

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Dangerous waterway channel from Ourimbah Creek into Tuggerah Lake

Guy McKanna puts up his arm to show the normal depth of Ourimbah creek

Safety issues have been raised over shallow waters, muddy siltation and sunken objects in the marked waterway channel from Ourimbah Creek into Tuggerah Lake. Chittaway Point resident, Guy McKanna, says the channel has silted up to the point where it is less than half a metre deep. “Many boats are running aground going from the boat ramp up the creek and out into

Tuggerah Lake,” he said. “Locals are concerned that someone who doesn’t know this will go speeding out towards the lake, hit the sand or some object, have their boat grounded and go flying overboard. “We’ve reported the danger to Central Coast Council and staff referred us to the RMS.” McKanna said Transport for NSW, Maritime, responded, saying it was “aware of this

issue and has already contacted Central Coast Council as the dredging of this area is the responsibility of Council and Crown Lands”. “Again, Council is passing the buck, but they will not be able to pass the liability if there is an accident,” McKanna said. He said the channel was normally about 2m deep. “If you put a tape measure down, you hit the weeds at about 60cm and then you’ve

got another 15cm until hitting the muddy silt which is a good 15cm deep,” he said. “There are no signs warning of shallow waters or sunken objects. “It’s a concern that someone new is going to come along and hit a tyre, a log, or some other junk and go overboard, and with it being school holidays, there’s kids out there. “The floods in February brought a lot of junk down and

deposited it there, such as tyres and logs, and every time it rains, the mud and silt comes down and just sits there and builds up because it can’t go anywhere. “It would make sense, for safety reasons, for Council to come and clear the rubbish out, and the silt and mud, to once again have a clear deep channel,” McKanna said. No response to inquiries was received from Council’s media

unit, however, Cr Kyle MacGregor said he would formally raise the matter with staff and offered assistance and to represent affected residents as their ward councillor who took issues of public safety very seriously. Cr Louise Greenaway also said that she would raise the matter with Council staff and no response to inquiries was received from Cr Chris Burke. Reporter: Sue Murray

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Community asked to share ideas to revitalise The Entrance town centre Central Coast Council is calling on the community to dream big and share ideas to shape the future of The Entrance town centre. Council’s Director Connected Communities, Julie Vaughan, said The Entrance town centre had the foundations to be a thriving and engaging destination all year round, not just during the holiday season. “To help this vital town centre live up to its full potential, we

are looking to the community to provide their input as we develop a Place Plan to create a revitalised and activated area for work, play and social connection,” Vaughan said. This Place Plan will identify a series of future initiatives and projects that will improve the visitor experience and transform how the community interacts with this area while providing an ongoing boost to local business. Mayor, Lisa Matthews, said

the importance of effective Place Plans was now more important than ever for the local economy. “Local businesses are still feeling the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and it’s important for recovery and ongoing resilience that this town centre is bustling with activity and draws the community and visitors to the area,” she said. “I encourage the community, and especially the local

business operators, to jump online and share their thoughts on what is and isn’t currently working and their vision for the future of The Entrance town centre. “Together we can create an engaging, safe and welcoming space for everyone to enjoy and be proud of,” Mayor Matthews said. Source: Media release, Jul 14 Central Coast Council

World first procedure in marine reptile medicine From page 1 It was that tear that prompted him to try a procedure believed to never have been done on a sea turtle, an autologous blood patch. The procedure commonly performed on humans, sees blood drawn from the patient and injected back into the chest to then form a clot to seal the tear. Dotti survived the surgery, and in the weeks that followed,

her carers at ASRCC noticed that she began to float less, until she eventually was able to lay at the bottom of her pool, a tell-tale sign that she’d recovered. A CT scan confirmed the good news that Dotti’s lung had reattached to her shell and that there was no longer air in her chest. Dotti was cured, and for the team at ASRCC, it felt like they’d witnessed a miracle. They’re now excited at what

breakthroughs Dr Howard’s procedure could bring about in marine science and turtle care. “Dr Howard is writing up his findings from Dotti’s case and it’s so exciting to think about how this could help so many turtle species. “We truly believe this is the first time this kind of procedure has been performed anywhere in the world and how brilliant is it that human medicine can work on sea turtles?” said ASRCC Coordinator, Cathy

Gilmore. For Gilmore, Dotti’s recovery is also a personal miracle after her initial prognosis was grim. “As the coordinator, it’s my job to make the call on when it’s time to euthanise an animal that is not getting better. “Our volunteers threw everything at Dotti to try and get her on the mend and she was with us for so long that every single one of us had been involved in some aspect of her care, so the prospect of making

that call when she wasn’t getting over her floating weighed heavily. “Thankfully, Dr Howard went the extra mile, as he always does, and now look at the result, a world first in marine reptile medicine,” Gilmore said. When release day rolled around, Gilmore said there was nary a dry eye at Cabbage Tree Harbour when Dotti took her first dive. “The most beautiful part

about it was that when she went under her first wave it looked like she was just gone. “We didn’t see her until she came up for her first breath, but that’s how it’s supposed to be. “She did what she was made to do. “It was really a spectacular outcome,” Gilmore said. Source: Interview, Jul 13 Cathy Gilmore, Australian Seabird Rescue Central Coast Reporter: Dilon Luke

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Feedback sought on Floodplain Risk Management Plan The second round of community consultation is now open on the Wallarah Creek Catchment Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan. Feedback from the first round revealed concerns about upstream development and increase in impervious surfaces, lack of routine maintenance and blockage of stormwater pipes/culverts, inadequate stormwater system and lack of kerb and gutter. This plan effects residents in Blue Haven, Wallarah, Bushells Ridge, Doyalson, San Remo, Charmhaven and Woongarrah, which make up the 33sqkm catchment of largely undeveloped land with two major watercourses, Spring Creek and Wallarah Creek, draining into Budgewoi Lake. Council’s Director of Environment and Planning, Scott Cox, said this plan focused only on overland flooding within that catchment, and flood management of Tuggerah lakes came under a separate plan. “The Wallarah Creek plan that we have placed on exhibition has taken into consideration feedback from our initial

Wallarah Creek, opens into Budgewoi Lake

consultation with these affected communities and now is the time for these communities to make sure that we have covered their areas of concern,” he said. It provides a set of recommended options on how to best manage the existing, future and continuing flood risk, particularly in flooding trouble spots in Blue Haven, such as Birdwood Dr, Turner Cl, Pinehurst Way, and Allambie Cres, and in San Remo at Costa Ave and Brava Ave.

The report says that most flood level increases are contained close to the main watercourses and to undeveloped land. Nevertheless, future development has the potential to increase flood exposure and damage with most of the adverse impacts predicted along Birdwood Dr and Turner Cl. The report says that although most of the upstream catchment area is currently undeveloped, a huge chunk is

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zoned for industrial uses, and as it is developed, flood flows/ discharges are predicted to increase by 30 to 50 percent across most locations. Flood modification options considered in detail are: Doyalson Link Rd basin; modify Brava Ave floodwall and drainage; creek maintenance and removal of dense vegetation; Spring Creek high flow bypass; modify Allambie Cres channel; enlarge unnamed watercourse between Brava and Costa Aves; dredge

Wallarah Creek downstream of Spring Creek confluence; and, Pinehurst Way modified detention basin, stormwater upgrades and flow path reshaping. The final item was the only flood modification to be recommended. The work is recommended as a combined project at an estimated cost of $450,000. An alternative is to undertake flow path reshaping ($100,000) and/or stormwater upgrades ($270,000) as individual projects, however, detention basin modification ($80,000) should be done only in conjunction with the other projects, the report says. This option involves modifications to the existing spillway of a detention/water quality basin behind 26-28 Pinehurst Way, aiming to reduce the maximum water level in the basin, thereby allowing the existing stormwater system in the street to drain more “freely”. The spillway will also be widened to allow for a greater outflow capacity once the capacity of the basin is exceeded. Flow path reshaping would involve an area between 28

and 30 Pinehurst Way, where overland water flows would be better directed to avoid flood risk. A Doyalson Link Road detention basis is not recommended as it isn’t financially viable at an estimated $2M cost. However, if it was targeted towards managing the flood risk associated with future development, rather than existing flood risk, a developer contribution plan could help fund construction. Upgrade of Birdwood Dr was recommended as a long-term strategy, as well as further consideration and consultation with the local community about an extension of Turner Cl to McKellar Bvde. A $2M upgrade of the Pacific Highway at Charmhaven, which is frequently cut about 100m south of Wallarah Creek bridge during periods of continual heavy rain and flooding, is not considered essential from an emergency response perspective. To have your say on the flood plan, visit yourvoiceourcoast. com/floodplain before Wednesday, August 5. Reporter: Sue Murray

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Town centre starting to take shape From page 1 Colliers International Project Manager, Scott Kneller, said homes were starting to fill the 200 residential lots already completed in stages one to four and when the retail commercial area was finished, another five stages of housing blocks would be released. “These kinds of projects are key, pivotal, in creating employment, particularly in this interesting environment with coronavirus, and then down the track,the development will create a community, a place to call home, with all the services in a convenient location,” he said. Wyong MP, David Harris said there was still work to be done as Central Coast Council was working on remediation of the former tip which would become the parklands, as well as getting approvals for the next five stages of housing development.

Warnervale Town Centre and parklands being developed along Sparks Rd

It is understood that remediation work of the former tip was the subject of a confidential agenda item at Council’s July 13 meeting. There is also the matter raised by Harris with State Planning Minister, Rob Stokes, who favoured fast-tracking a rezoning proposal by

Woolworths to progress building development, which is awaiting an announcement of Council’s decision. Harris said Landcorp NSW anticipated starting subdivision work on stages six to 10 by early to mid 2021. “Following completion of the adjoining park works, Landcorp

NSW will, including the subdivision works proposed, expend about $25M in revenue directly to Council in the next 18 months alone, and some additional $70M in housing and associated construction, all of which is money straight into the Central Coast,” Harris said. “That’s a huge win for Council,

residents and ratepayers.” Federal Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, was pleased to see progress finally being made. “We’ve got a bumpy road ahead of us as COVID-19 continues to unfold and local jobs have always been critical, and local jobs are now more

important than ever, so to see investment in community that’s going to provide a lot of local jobs is something that everybody should welcome,” she said. Mayor, Lisa Matthews, said the State Government funding boost for water and sewerage in Warnervale was another example of what could be achieved when all levels of government worked together. “The funding boost will assist Council to deliver water and sewerage and help accelerated housing and commercial development in Warnervale, in line with the government’s plans for the region,” she said. The $8.5M funding package is part of a total $21M commitment by the State Government to Central Coast water and sewerage projects, said Parliamentary Secretary for Central Coast, Adam Crouch. Reporter: Sue Murray

$250 fee for nominating trees abolished Central Coast councillors have voted to abolish a $250 fee for nominating trees for inclusion on the Significant Tree Register, just weeks after approving it. The $250 fee was included in a raft of fees and charges approved for 2020-21 on June 29, but quickly raised a red flag with Councillor Louise Greenaway and concerned community members. Councillors also voted at their meeting on July 13 that criteria for listing a tree be expanded to include cultural significance along with heritage and historical value. Cr Greenaway told fellow councillors that the register

had been a matter of discussion since August 2019, when it was resolved to expand the Significant Tree Register which had operated under the former Gosford Council, to include trees from the former Wyong council area. “I supported the motion, having lived under the devastating Tree Policy of the former Wyong Council, which saw the removal of trees and resultant damage to habitat, amenity and heritage,” she said. “Nearly a year later, we are yet to have a process by which people can nominate trees from the former Wyong Shire.” Cr Greenaway said nominating a tree was a community service of no

benefit to the nominator. She said other council areas have registers which celebrate trees for their horticultural, aesthetic, indigenous and heritage value, with many of them providing interactive maps showing trees of significance and heritage trails incorporating trees. Councillors also requested the CEO to investigate the opportunities for incorporating the Significant Tree Register in Council’s Local Planning Instruments, with the specific intention of providing long term protection to the trees listed on the register. The decision followed an impassioned address from environmentalist Joy Cooper in the public forum prior to the

meeting. Cooper said the register maintained by the former Gosford Council had been valued by the community and easily accessible, with no fee required to nominate a tree. “Since the amalgamation, I have observed the register having less and less visibility and even an attempt by staff … to persuade councillors to not even have a register.” she said. “Fortunately for us, the councillors valued this register. “Our region should be showing off, highlighting and differentiating our uniqueness and beauty. “I find it astounding that it has taken 11 months for the register to be reactivated and

be back on the council web site. “The extensive community consultation with the Community Strategic Plan One Central Coast clearly showed that the Central Coast Community valued the natural environment and visitors to the Central Coast did as well. “This being the case, the Significant Tree Register should be being embraced and adopted post haste,’ Cooper said. “A Significant Tree Register and current technology should allow for locals and visitors to our area to download an app and be able to either take a drive to all local historically significant trees, or all significant trees in their suburb.

“The Significant Tree Register in the past has allowed me to have a deep understanding of the trees in our area and the love others have of particular trees.” Cooper said two London Plane trees on Henry Parry Dr were planted because they were the favourite trees of former Mayor and State MP, the late Malcolm Brooks. “These trees and knowledge of these and other trees, help to make this area unique and add to the layers of understanding and history of the area,” she said. Source: Agenda item 6.3 Central Coast Council meeting, July 13

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New Low Rise Housing Diversity Code not welcomed by all A new NSW Government Low Rise Housing Diversity Code was implemented on July 1 in areas where it had previously been deferred and the State Opposition has claimed that it will lead to overdevelopment and crowding. The Shadow Minister for Local Government, Greg Warren, is demanding that the Code be scrapped or heavily amended. “The Code sets aside Council planning controls and allows more intense, unplanned development,” Warren said. “Under the Code, terrace houses, dual occupancy and manor houses will be fast tracked under the State Environment Planning Policy as ‘complying developments’ in as little as 20 days. “These do not require a full development application to a council, only a complying development certificate issued by a certifier. “This process removes Council oversight and

community input. “The Code has been described by many councils as overdevelopment by stealth and has the potential to overcrowd suburban streets across the state,” Warren said. Labor wants the Government to either scrap the Code entirely or: permanently exclude local government areas which are especially bushfire prone and

have already made provision for medium density in local planning rules; and, ensure the code does not remove existing planning controls or community input. Local Government NSW (LGNSW) has also voiced concerns over the code, saying it fears that it will make it harder for councils to uphold community confidence in an

orderly development system that supports the local character of their areas. LGNSW President, Linda Scott, said the goal of the Code was to provide greater housing choice by creating low rise terrace style housing alternatives to apartment developments. “While councils strongly support the need for more

diverse housing, some are highly concerned that a code that removes consultation with neighbours and provides a blanket approach with generic design and amenity standards will result in developments that are poorly matched to existing local character,” Scott said. She said the Government should allow councils to retain the power to decide on

individual developments, ensuring the right balance between the need for different forms and size of housing that support existing amenity and local community expectations. However, Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said the purpose of the Code is to improve housing affordability as well as encourage more housing diversity. “The Code only applies where a council has already zoned land for this type of development,” he said. “Every council in NSW has had more than two years to tailor the Code to their communities.” A spokesperson for Central Coast Council said Council was considering the impacts of what the announcement means for the community. “Council will analyse the impact of this announcement and provide additional comment directly to the community in due course,” the spokesperson said. Reporter: Terry Collins

Public Exhibition Amended Code of Meeting Practice At its meeting, held 22 June 2020, Council resolved to put on exhibition an amended Code of Meeting Practice which provides that all Ordinary Council Meetings are to be held at 2 Hely Street, Wyong. Council will receive a further report for consideration of any submissions received in respect of the Code following the public exhibition period.

On flooding Wallarah Creek, Killarney Vale and Long Jetty Do you live in a flood affected area around Wallarah Creek or the Killarney Vale and Long Jetty area? Central Coast Council has developed a draft Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan for each of the Wallarah Creek and Killarney Vale–Long Jetty catchments - these documents are now on public exhibition. The draft studies and their respective plans outline recommended management options for the communities affected by overland (not lake) flooding in the suburbs of Blue Haven, Wallarah, Bushells Ridge, Doyalson, San Remo, Charmhaven, and Woongarrah, Bateau Bay, Shelly Beach, Long Jetty, Killarney Vale and parts of The Entrance. We invite these communities to have their say online from Thursday 25 June until Wednesday 5 August 2020. yourvoiceourcoast.com/floodplain

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The amended Code will be exhibited online from 9 July 2020 to 20 August 2020 (42 calendar days). Submissions should be addressed to the Chief Executive Oﬃcer, Mr Gary Murphy by 5pm Thursday 20 August, via: Ÿ Email: ask@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au Ÿ Post: PO Box 20, Wyong NSW 2259 Ÿ Post: PO Box 21, Gosford, NSW 2250 Ÿ or the online submission form on the Your Voice Our Coast page Something you need to know: Under the Government Information (Public Access) Act, 2009 (GIPPA ACT), members of the public can seek access to the submissions and council cannot give assurance that the document will remain conﬁdential. For further information visit yourvoiceourcoast.com

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Central Coast’s re-categorisation as a Major Strategic Area results in a pay rise After a long debate, Central Coast Councillors voted to give themselves a pay rise, which came about from a re-classification of the region by the Local Government Remuneration Tribunal, from a regional area to a major strategic area. The vote was close after Cr Greg Best opened debate saying councillors should refuse to accept the new rate that came from the Tribunal after moving Central Coast into a new category with a higher pay scale. He was supported by Liberal councillors Rebecca Gale, Jilly Pilon, Chris Burke, independent Bruce McLachlan and Labor Councillor, Doug Vincent. However, Councillors Jane Smith, Chris Holstein, Jeff Sundstrom, Richard Mehrtens, Jillian Hogan, Louise Greenaway and Mayor Lisa Matthews voted for the pay rise. Cr Greenaway asked if councillors could individually decide to accept or reject the pay rise but was told by a staff member that the council as a whole had to decide and what councillors then did with the rise was an individual matter. Mayor Lisa Matthews said that in the past, when she had not agreed with an increase when she was a Wyong councilor, she had donated her increase to a charity for the entire term, three years. This time, however, she voted for the increase. Cr Vincent voted against the increase, saying it amounted to about six percent for a councillor and 10 percent for the mayor, and at a time when

ratepayers were struggling, it was not a good look. He mentioned that it was a base rate, with the councillors able to get extra payments for mileage and childcare for example. “As leaders we shouldn’t be having this debate,” he said. Cr Best said the Mayor received the mayoral allowance minus 10 percent for the deputy mayor, plus the councillor allowance, bringing her income to about $120,000 plus a car and the deputy got about $40,000. He said it was a tokenistic but important gesture to not accept the increase for councillor remuneration. He spoke about the council being in deficit, losing about $1M a week last year and mentioned that residents were going to be asked to pay for something that would be unveiled shortly and that a pay increase was a bridge too far. Cr McLachlan said ordinarily he had no problem with a pay increase because councillors were not well paid, but not this time. Cr Holstein defended the

increase. “This remuneration argument has been going on for 30 years and remuneration for councillors is woeful,” he said. “One reason council can’t attract a wide range of councillors is because the pay is woeful. “This is a reclassification of the work we do. It works out about $30 a week. “It is the sixth largest council in Australia and one of the biggest financially in Australia.’’ He suggested it was quite easy to see from attendance records that some councillors found it hard to get to all meetings because of other commitments. He said his diary showed that in one year, he had attended more than 130 meetings, more than 80 events and more than 60 zoom meetings. The Chronicle contacted the councillors who voted against the pay rise to ask how they were going to deal with the increase: accept it or donate it. Cr Doug Vincent said he would donate his increase to charities that supported the most needy people in the

community and these would include soup kitchens, suicide prevention, particularly youth suicide and those supporting domestic violence victims. He said he had done the same in the past when he was a Wyong Shire councillor and had disagreed with increases. Cr Greg Best said he was developing a suitable rescission motion for the next council meeting in discussion with his colleagues. “This will give all concerned another opportunity to reconsider this totally out of touch, self-awarded pay rise,” Cr Best said. Previously the remuneration to a Central Coast councillor was $30,410 per year. That has now risen to $32,040. The Mayoral fee moves from $88,600 to $99,800. The full increase means an adjustment to the council budget of an additional $35,650. The staff recommended that councillors accept the maximum increase, arguing that It was considered appropriate for a Council the

size of the Central Coast to remunerate councillors at the higher level. “While this represents an increase, this needs to be considered in the light of the fact that Council has long held that it should be in a different category,” the report said. “Had the Tribunal agreed with this position on a previous occasion, the fees payable to councillors would likely have been at the level that is recommended. “At every opportunity, Council has made submissions to the Tribunal and now that the Tribunal has recognised the validity of Council’s submission, it is considered appropriate to apply the increase available.” Council argued that it was of such size, scale and capacity, that it should be more appropriately categorised with the largest and most populated Councils in NSW servicing a regional area such as Wollongong and Newcastle. The submission noted that Central Coast Council has the largest budget of all councils in NSW. Council had sought to be re-

categorised as a Regional City, saying its characteristics were substantially different to Lake Macquarie which it had been categorised with as a Regional Strategic Area. “The Tribunal, in its 2020 determination, concurred that the characteristics of the two Councils (Central Coast and Lake Macquarie) allocated to the Regional Strategic Area category were sufficiently different to warrant further differentiation,” the report said. “However, the Tribunal did not agree with Council’s submission that Central Coast Council meets the broader criteria applicable to other councils in the category of Major Regional City, being Newcastle and Wollongong. “As a result, the Tribunal determined to introduce a new category - Major Strategic Area. “This category was created to recognise the scale and unique position of Central Coast Council to both the Sydney and Hunter regions. “The remuneration span for this category is the same as for a Major Regional City.” Categories are reconsidered every three years. The tribunal also addressed the non payment of superannuation to councillors. It ruled that councillors are not employed by council and the fee paid is not a salary. The tribunal noted that the Australian Taxation Office had made a definitive ruling that allowed councillors to redirect their fees into superannuation on a pre-tax basis. Reporter: Merilyn Vale

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Crouch defends War memorial to get a facelift need for $7 million roundabout Woy Woy War Memorial is set for Mr Adam Crouch has defended the a facelift following an allocation of need for a $7 million roundabout at $9600 from the NSW Government’s the corner of Maitland Bay Dr and Community War Memorials Fund. Picnic Pde, Ettalong, as the work began on July 6.

Bays group has second attempt to elect committee

Residents call for Umina Mall buildings to be razed

Community group seeks upgrade to crossing Umina Community Group is calling for the pedestrian crossing in Mt Ettalong Rd at Etta St to be upgraded.

Roadwork funding for Hillview St and North Burge Rd

The Bays Community Group will A group of Umina residents is Road work in Hillview St and North hold a Special General Meeting on appealing to Central Coast Council Burge Rd, Woy Woy, will receive July 29, after the group’s annual to urgently remedy the “unsightly a total of more than $250,000 meeting on June 24 failed to elect mess” surrounding Umina Mall in State Government funding, a president, vice-president or which was destroyed by fire almost according to Member for Terrigal Parliamentary Secretary the repairs ago. to the marble inscription “Woy WoyMr WarAdam Memorial Crouch. is annual basis, with applications for Woy Woy War Memorial is secretary. 18formonths Central Coast Mr Adam Crouch plaques. a place where our community the next round of funding closing

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SOURCE undertaken on the memorial in lost many, many people to war effort and it also represents a part Council introduces Media release, 8 July 2020 Brick Wharf Rd, included cleaning and thisFree sacrificewifi should at never be of our community’s history.” open space Coastal retained Adam Crouch, Member for Terrigalin and repairs to the spire, as well as forgotten,” Mr Crouch said. Funding is available on a bitree register Woy Woy station planning statement nomination fee Central Coast Council has Free wi-fi is now available at Woy The Coastal Open Space System introduced a charge of $250 for Woy and Wondabyne, as well as 17 has been recognized in the interim nominating a tree for the Council’s other stations between on the rail Local Strategic Planning Statement Significant Tree Register. journey from Wyong to Hornsby, adopted by Central Coast Council. according to Federal Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks.

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articles and more can be seen on line gatingfull associated with the upgrade Mr Adam Crouch hasThe defended the need for a $7 works, he said. www.coastcommunitynews.com.au They can also be seen “The upgrade includes installing million roundabout at the corner of Maitland Bay Dr a new raised concrete roundabout, concrete medians, new shared and Picnic Pde, Ettalong, as pathways, a pedestrian refuge and the work began on July 6. on-road cycle lanes,” Mr Crouch

“This upgrade is absolutely necessary for this busy intersection, and when completed will massively ease congestion and improve access in and out of Ettalong,” said Mr Crouch, Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal. He said Central Coast Council 10had JULY 2020a licence to Transport issued for NSW to occupy part of Ettalong Oval for 12 months during the intersection upgrade. The northernCommunity section of Ettalong Coast Oval, next to the Broken Bay Scout Group hall, would be fenced off and used for access by construction vehicles and plants, storage of materials, equipment, containers and shed, temporary fencing and

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When Wyong and Gosford Councils amalgamated, I wrote to each councillor to voice my concern over the possible inequality of charges levied against the two former LGA areas, as Wyong was in a much better fiscal position than Gosford. I was worried that residents in the northern part of the shire would bear a greater financial burden than those of the southern part of the shire. I read in your newspaper last week, a story about applicants in the Long Jetty LGA being charged substantially more in

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contributions than those in the former Gosford LGA when applying for a granny flat. Wyong Council submitted to IPART in 2013, approval to

increase rates by 6.9 per cent over 7 years to overcome a large deficit. Remember this was compounding year on year. To my knowledge, the former residents of the Gosford LGA didn’t suffer these same increases. Readers will not be surprised that not one councillor responded to my concerns. If charges are not equitable across the shire then confidence in our system of government will be eroded. Email, Jun 29 Garry Clifford, Glenning Valley

The ABC has lost its way I’ve been a life long consumer of ABC TV and Radio and considered myself a friend of the ABC. But I’ve noticed over several years that the ABC has moved away from reporting both sides of an issue and I reckon they are now firmly in the left`s camp. Programmes like 7:30 Report,

FORUM The Drum, Insiders and especially Q&A, are now centre or conservative free zones, and have only Lefties, Greenies and women’s groups and so on, being invited on the above, who all agree with each other. Where is the debate on today’s vital issues?

The ABC gets $1B of taxpayer money per year to keep a balanced and unbiased view, but I’m afraid that the ABC has lost its way and needs some sort of commission to see what has happened and bring it back to the centre where it belongs. Email, Jun 19 Andrew Clarke, Lake Haven

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Report into koala population Council seeks bio-certification SOURCE Mystery clearing of Darkinjung Media release, 6 July 2020 could be a ‘gamechanger’ to of Darkinjung’s Somersby Parliamentary Secretary for the site Central Coast, Adam Crouch protect habitat development Mystery surrounds the A report from the NSW Upper Darkinjung owned land that Volunteer motorcyclists’ THIS ISSUE contains 45 articles - Read more news items for this issue at www.peninsulanews.info medical courier service, Blood unauthorised clearing of a tract House Inquiry into the State’s Koala Central Coast Council had hoped Bikes Australia, has started Office: Level 2, 86-88 Mann St, Gosford - Phone: 4325 7369 - Mail: PO Box 1056, Gosford 2250 - E-mail: editorial@centralcoastnews.net - Website: www.coastcommunitynews.com.au up on Coastal the Central Coast . of land at Kariong owned by Populations and their Habitat was to buy to add to its Open See page 5 Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land released recently but long time Space System (COSS) is now the Out&About Council (DLALC) and earmarked for campaigner for the protection subject of a rezoning proposal to a controversial 70-home housing of koalas on the Central Coast, allow residential development. Blood runners – motorcycle volunteers deliver life support

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He said Darkinjung had been fight was far from over. falsely accused of being If supported at Gateway the responsible for illegal clearing proposal would follow the perpetrated by trespassers. usual planning proposal “As a result, Darkinjung has process including more instigated a legal investigation detailed studies (if required), to determine who the person or agency, Council and community entity responsible for the illegal consultation. land clearing is in order to see The planning proposal would The proposed development, justice served,” he said. see 7.1ha of the 13.2ha site Central Coast businesses are adjacent to environmentally increasingly Meanwhile, West said last remain zoned E2 environmental becoming sensitive and culturally worried about their future as week’s decision by the Regional conservation. significant land on Woy Woy Rd, the end date for the JobKeeper Planning Panel was a Cassar said the 5,000 supplement looms.. has been the subject of heated “significant step on member CEA had received debate in recent weeks and See page 26 Darkinjung’s journey to notification from Aboriginal crossed its first major hurdle determine its own future for its stakeholders that the land is with the Joint Regional Planning lands”. “extremely culturally significant Panel determining last week it “It’s crucial for our community to them” and would continue to has strategic and site specific The full articles and more can be seen on line on our website www.coastcommunitynews.com.au Coast Community that our lands play an active oppose the development. merit. role in 2250, ensuring a2251, brighter 2260 News focusses on news specifically related to post code areas articles can also be read and “You and can already see the But founder of Coast future not just for our people, endangered ecological plant Environment Alliance (CEA), shared on your mobile phone by going to www.coastcommunitynews.com.au. but the whole Central Coast communities known as Jake Cassar, said he had community,” he said. hanging swamps clinging on to noticed several large cleared “This proposal would life next to the land that has areas on the subject site last preserve more than half the been ravaged,” he said. weekend. site in its pristine ecological Cassar claimed the panel had “My heart just sank when I state.

Roads identified in round one of State-funded road fix

$4M spruce up for social housing

Asbestos continues to wash up on Terrigal Beach

Close to $1M is to be spent on road projects at Kincumber, Holgate and on the Peninsula in round one funding of a Central Coast local roads package designed to turbocharge the economy in the

Social housing properties on the Central Coast are set for a major spruce up, thanks to almost $4M in funding through the State Government’s Social Housing Maintenance Stimulus Program.

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Most have moved from Sydney’s suburbs looking for their dream lifestyle and away from the suburbs which are now quickly catching up with them. All is about to change, with many proposed developments that will be approved by either Council or the Independent

After a call for papers by The Greens in State Parliament, it has been revealed that $140M from the Stronger Communities Fund designated to assist merged councils like ours, was redirected through changed guidelines to support the Coalition in the lead up to the 2019 State Election (Sydney Morning Herald July 4-5). A NSW Coalition slush fund, much like the Federal Coalition Government’s sports rorts, there to promote themselves and hopefully give them an electoral

Planning Panel, under the disguise of the Greater Lake Munmorah Structure Plan, a State Government initiative, or pressure from local vested interest groups with conflicts of interest. Virtually the entire Pacific Highway, from Ruttleys Rd at Doyalson to the Gwandalan turn off, will become a brand new city. Industrial, commercial, fast food outlets, housing under the disguise of affordability,

destruction of bushland with tokenistic trade-offs of a biodiversity corridor that begins at the 28 million tonnes of stored coal ash at Doyalson and heads north with a Transgrid electricity easement running down the centre, and having no substantial vegetation to warrant calling it a biodiversity corridor. Further up the road towards Gwandalan, also within the proposed biodiversity corridor, is a land claim for another six hundred homes. The changes don’t stop here though, as we have across the

road, the proposed Doyalson RSL 45ha development with more housing, commercial, fast food outlets and an entertainment zone. I see no intentions to improve the vital infrastructures that make a region a “community”. In fact, what is proposed is simply divisive. Sewage, water, schools, hospital beds are just a few that have not been discussed. There has been very little community consultation, and that which has occurred, would represent way less than one

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percent of local residents. No one can deny that we need new development that improves the amenity and creates jobs, yet at the same time not destroying the reason why we live here. Yet the deceptive ways of regional planning have no concern for those who currently live in the region and neither do developers,who just see financial gain. It is the cumulative impacts of each individual proposal that will bring the downfall of the region, as we know it, and make it just another suburb of the Greater

Grants redirected to support Coalition held seats FORUM advantage incenses me and fills me with rage at the injustice perpetrated by our elected officials. This is not good government. Central Coast Council, and all other merged councils, missed out because of political interference in due process of allocation of a fund because the Coalition changed the guidelines at the 11th hour. So, not corruption, just immoral and unethical behavior, led by the Premier herself. To add insult to injury, it was

allocated, in many instances, to councils that had not even asked for the funding. All of these secret deals were being done while we are $50 odd million in debt. Shame, Government, shame! A previous Greens analysis also showed that, since 2017, almost 80 percent of the Stronger Communities Fund grants of the $250M pool were allocated to Coalition held seats (Sydney Morning Herald July 4-5). Is it any wonder people that lose faith in their politicians when they see this type of rorting? A Government tears away

funds from councils that should have received them on a basis of need and secretly allocates them to councils which, many like Hornsby Council receiving $90M, had not even asked for the funds, and others which found out that they had been approved for funding and then applied. It’s frustrating and deplorable. It is time to take these grant programs away from the politicians and have them allocated by a legislated body at arm’slengthfromthegovernment of the day. An independent body that can apply the guidelines without

interference from the politicians. Once the grant has been announced, the funds must go into locked accounts and be expended against the guidelines which cannot be altered or amended in any way by the government of the day. Everything would be reported to the public immediately upon completion of funds allocation. Let’s really have open and transparent governance. We need to know at the time, not a year later after an election and a Parliamentary Inquiry, so we can make an informed judgment of their performance

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before they come up for reelection. If we still have any politicians with a backbone, morality and a conscience in government, please find the money taken for political purposes and restore it to the rightful recipients. We certainly know that we have so many worthwhile projects across the Central Coast sitting, shovel-ready and waiting for grant funding that would certainly build a Stronger Community. Email, Jul 6 Sue Wynn, Mannering Park

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Ice lab uncovered at Tuggerah Two men are before the courts and an ice laboratory has been dismantled following a multiagency police operation at Tuggerah over the July 11 and 12 weekend, as part of an ongoing investigation into the importation and manufacture of prohibited drugs. The State Crime Command’s Organised Crime Squad and the NSW Crime Commission (NSWCC) established a joint operation under Strike Force Collarene to investigate drug related activities by a criminal syndicate. Following extensive inquiries, two men, aged 47 and 36, were arrested outside a business on Ace Cres, Tuggerah, at around 5:45pm on Saturday, July 11.

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A subsequent search warrant was executed at the business, where police uncovered a clandestine laboratory, containing equipment and substances consistent with the manufacture of crystal methylamphetamine (ice). All items were seized by the Chemical Operations Team for forensic examination.

The pair were taken to Wyong Police Station and charged with manufacture and supply prohibited drug in a large commercial quantity. Commander of the Organised Crime Squad, Detective Superintendent Martin Fileman, said the arrests of these men were significant. “Police will allege in court that the pair were members of a criminal syndicate manufacturing and supplying the drug ice,” Det Supt Fileman said. “The substances seized on Saturday in Tuggerah had the potential to manufacture a large commercial quantity of ice with an estimated street value of $2.4M. “As the importing of illicit substances has become more challenging for Organised

Crime, many groups are turning to manufacturing their own supply to keep up with market demand. “But while they are adjusting the way that they do business, NSW Police and our partner agencies such as the NSWCC, will remain just as dogged in our shutting down their operations and putting those responsible before the courts,” he added. The men were refused bail and appeared at Newcastle Local Court on Sunday, July 12, where they were formally bail refused to appear at Wyong Local Court. Investigations under Strike Force Collarene are continuing. Source: Press release, Jul 13 NSW Police Media

A major clandestine Ice laboratory has been dismantled Photo: NSW Police

Body of missing Blue Haven man believed to have been found Police have located a body which they believe to be that of a missing Blue Haven man.

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The body was discovered just after midday on Tuesday, July 7, in waters near Charmhaven. A crime scene has been established, but it’s understood that the man’s death is not being treated as suspicious at this stage. Inquiries are continuing and police will prepare a report for the information of the Coroner. While police have yet to formally identify the body, it’s believed that it is that of

21-year-old Adam Newport, who had been missing for more than 72 hours prior to the discovery. Since then, two fundraisers, both entitled Adam’s Funeral, have appeared on Go Fund Me to raise funds for Newport’s funeral. The first fundraiser was launched by Toukley resident, Jason West. The second was launched by San Remo’s Shona Duffey. “This fundraiser is setup to

raise money for Adam Newport, to give him a good give away, as he was loved and will be missed by many. “Please give what you can, he was loved by so many of us and we just want to give him the best,” West wrote on his fundraiser. The sentiment was mirrored in Duffey’s fundraiser. “Please help us give our beloved, beautiful boy the send off he deserves. “We are completely shattered at his loss and will forever have a hole in our hearts where Adam belonged.

“Thank you deeply from the bottom of our hearts for all your support in this terrible time. “With everyone’s community help and the love of Adam’s friends and family, we can finally put our boy to rest,” Duffey wrote on the fundraiser. As of 9am Monday, July 13, West’s Go Fund Me has raised $6,930 of its $7,500. Duffey’s has raised $2,078 of its $20,000 goal. Source: Press release, Jul 7 NSW Police Media Website, Jul 13 Go Fund Me

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Two community organisations have benefitted from a combined Community Matching Grants program. A partnership between the Rotary Clubs of Wyong Tuggerah, Kincumber and Terrigal, the grant program was held in association with the Central Coast International Women’s Day Combined Committee (CCIWDCC) and Gosford MP, Liesl Tesch, to deliver $1000 grants to eight organisations across the Coast to assist them with their invaluable community work.

In the former Wyong LGA, the two recipients were the Wyong Neighbourhood Centre (WNC) and Dragons Abreast Central Coast. WNC’s funding will be put towards their recently announced Wings for Teens to Succeed program featured in Coast Chronicle edition 196. Dragons Abreast Central Coast are a dragon boating club with a twist. The organisation has been running across Australia for the past 20 odd years and was formed to support women on their road to recovery, post

breast cancer. It’s since grown into a global movement and now includes people impacted by breast cancer. Anchored by the need for breast cancer survivors to boost their physical fitness post treatment, the movement helps empower individuals, families and communities to live well, get fit and make new connections. The Central Coast chapter boats across Tuggerah Lakes and is based at Toukley. Chapter member, Karen Wallwork, said the grant had

already made a world of difference. “We used our grant to purchase a new boat trailer. “Dragon boats are around 10m long, so they’re quite difficult to transport to and from the water. “Our previous trailer had rusted out, but thanks to this funding, we have our new trailer ready to go,” Wallwork said. “We are only a small group and we have to do a lot of fundraising just to maintain our boats, so this funding really means a lot.

“It’s enabled us to purchase a new trailer far sooner than we anticipated. “We’re very grateful for the support,” Wallwork said. Liz North is the Treasurer for both the Rotary Club of Wyong Tuggerah’s and the CCIWDCC. She said that both her organisations were thrilled to be able to support two such worthy local causes. “It’s really very gratifying to be able to help these groups. “They do such amazing work with very little to no government funding.

“They keep giving and they reach so many people who fall through the cracks. “They serve the community selflessly, so I feel quite humbled to support them,” North said. Source: Press release, Jul 10 Lyn Davies, Rotary Club of Terrigal Interviews, Jul 13 Liz North, Rotary Club of Wyong Tuggerah Karen Wallwork, Dragons Abreast Central Coast Reporter: Dilon Luke

Coast Shelter launches new format charity sleepout Coast Shelter is calling on locals to join the cause and sleep Rough4aNight in a sleepout with a difference. 2020 was to be the 10th anniversary of Coast Shelter’s regular Million Star Sleepout, but thanks to COVID-19, things will be a little different this year. The event has seen hundreds of high profile executives, entrepreneurs and business teams sleep out under the stars over the years, all to raise money to support Coast Shelter’s invaluable homelessness and crisis support work.

It’s also credited with opening participants eyes to some of the stark realities of homelessness. To minimize health risks and to comply with current biosecurity restrictions, this year’s sleepout has been revamped into Rough4aNight. Under the new format, locals are being encouraged to sleep rough in safe locations around the region to mimic the homeless experience. Coast Shelter CEO, Rachel Willis, said the new format meant that everyone could participate and help fundraise

to put an end to homelessness and domestic and family violence. “Coast Shelter needs your help and we would love for all locals to join in, to get an experience of sleeping rough, to share your stories of gratitude and to help us raise the funds we need to continue our work to provide safe homes for youths, women and children fleeing domestic violence and to provide services and meals to homeless people on the Coast,” Willis said. “We are asking people to sleep Rough4aNight by pitching a tent in the backyard, sleeping

in their cars or on the couch in your living room. “Corporations and businesses can also create a team sleepout in their work carpark, garage or garden and we encourage everyone to register and create an event to remember,” Willis said. Rough4aNight will take place across the Coast on August 9. Anyone interested in taking part or learning more about the fundraiser can do so by visiting the Rough4aNight website. Source: Press release, Jun 24 Rachel Willis, Coast Shelter

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Community Bulletin COVID-19 Information Issue 7

FROM THE MAYOR

YOUR COUNCIL

Despite the interruption COVID-19 has had on our every day lives, Council has been able to continue delivering essential services for our community and play our part in keeping the economy going and keeping locals in jobs. The latest milestone is Council’s progression with important water and sewerage infrastructure for Gosford CBD and Warnervale Town Centre. These projects are part of the NSW Government’s Central Coast Regional Plan 2036 - the ‘blueprint’ for growing our regional economy, accelerating housing supply and protecting and enhancing the natural environment on the Central Coast. Supported by a combined $21million in NSW Government funding under the Housing Acceleration Fund, this important next step will assist Council’s delivery of water and sewage infrastructure in two key growth areas of the Central Coast. In Gosford CBD it will help meet the needs of an increased level of high-rise residential dwellings, the ongoing redevelopment of Gosford Hospital, the completion of the ATO and NSW Financial Services developments and other developments planned for the Gosford CBD area. In Warnervale Town Centre it will help accelerate housing and commercial development in line with the Government’s plans for the region. This is another example of what can be achieved when all levels of Government work together.

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As COVID-19 restrictions continue to ease, Council has reopened additional facilities and services, in accordance with safety regulations. • Gosford administration office has reopened as a customer service point, including for planning enquiries (mornings only). Wyong administration office remains closed while maintenance work is undertaken but will reopen soon. • Customer service transactions are now also available at libraries at Erina, Lake Haven, The Entrance, Tuggerah and Woy Woy. • JP services available in limited hours at Gosford, Kincumber and Umina Libraries. • Our Book Mobile service is back at a reduced capacity. • Co-working facility the Gosford Smart-Work Hub has reopened providing an alternative to working from home or commuting to the office. • The Grant McBride Baths are open for swimmers with a lifeguard in attendance 8am-1pm each day. • Central Coast Stadium has welcomed its first spectators to NRL games, with a maximum attendance of 4,500 patrons. Please continue to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 by staying home if you feel unwell, regularly washing hands and practising social distancing. For an updated list on the status of Council facilities and services got to centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/facilities The 27 July Council Meeting will be livestreamed on YouTube. Details: centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/meeting-livestream for more information. For customer service, contact us on 1300 463 954, online at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au or by visiting customer services points listed at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/facilities

OUR ECONOMY Have your say: Economic growth

Council’s Economic Development Strategy with a Recovery and Resilience Framework is now online for public exhibition until 20 July. The Economic Development Strategy is a bigpicture plan that identifies broad objectives and actions over 20 years, accompanied by an Economic Recovery and Resilience Framework which addresses the impacts of COVID-19 and brings forward key action items to support the local economy and lay the foundations for sustainable growth. Go to yourvoiceourcoast.com and have your say before 20 July.

Backing businesses in tough times

With many businesses experiencing hardship in the current financial climate, Council has set up a number of resources to help them operate as efficiently as possible. These include: • a dedicated priority customer service channel for businesses seeking information from Council, including online resources • access to Council’s one-stop Grant Finder hub to source potential financial injections • a commitment by Council to procuring goods and services from local businesses whenever possible and to promoting its upcoming works program to local suppliers • online platforms which help local shoppers and businesses connect with other local businesses • non enforcement of delivery times specified in development approvals. For more details, visit centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/business-support

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Eleven community projects share $90,000 in the Working Together Staying Strong program Eleven community projects have shared almost $90,000 in the first round of Central Coast Council’s Working Together Staying Strong grant program. The program was established in response to increased local demand on critical support services due to COVID-19, and to enable necessary service delivery adjustments to comply with social distancing rules. It is a time limited, rapid response funding program with a total $300,000 budget until September 30. Wyong Neighbourhood Centre will receive $10,000 for its Talk2Me project, which is an extension of a counselling service for people experiencing trauma or hardship related to COVID-19. The community food hamper project by The Entrance Public School P&C Association will get a $10,000 boost to extend its current program to support delivery of the hampers to vulnerable families by volunteers.

St Vincent de Paul will receive a total of $17,500 for the Vinnies Wyong Supporting the Homeless project ($7,500), which provides sleeping bags, blankets and food to rough sleepers and/or homeless people, as well as $10,000 to support the Vinnie’s Keeping Safe domestic violence emergency accommodation program. Southlake Marketplace will continue essential food pack deliveries during COVID-19, thanks to a $8,190 grant. A grant of $6,500 will help The Fathers Table Outreach cater to a sharp increase in people requiring help, with food hamper delivery rising from 15 to 50 per week. Top Blokes delivers online mental health support to young males who have not previously accessed mental health services, and a $6,780 boost will assist to provide services for the target group, aged between 14 to 24, impacted by loss of work, self-isolation or studying at home during

COVID-19. Meals on Wheels Central Coast will receive $4,088 to provide home delivered food and household needs, while We Care Connect has an extra $3,000 to provide winter clothing, bedding and other supplies for children in need. Coast Shelter will receive $8,688 for its outreach delivery service to provide food hampers, conduct welfare checks on homeless people unable to travel for their own and other safety, and Central Coast Primary Care will receive $9,128 for the Outreach Essentials project, which supplies essential items for the homeless population on the Central Coast. Applications were assessed by Council’s Unit Manager, Community Partnerships, and the Community Planning and Funding Team, with the final decisions and funding allocation made by Director Connected Communities. Reporter: Sue Murray

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Parthenium weed has recently been found in a Ravensdale chicken yard, and although uncommon, people are being asked to keep a lookout for other occurrences. Central Coast Council Unit Manager of Environmental Management, Luke Sulkowski, said the weed causes health problems in humans and livestock, reduces carrying capacity of farmland and contaminates grain. “We need to be vigilant, even though parthenium weed is uncommon in NSW,” he said. “This finding at Ravensdale,

and at Engadine in southern Sydney earlier in the year, have both been linked to contaminated, organic wholegrain chicken feed produced in Queensland. “This is a devastating weed and the community plays a vital role in preventing it take hold in NSW. “If you think you have seen this weed, Council officers will help identify it and if it is parthenium, will help eradicate it.” NSW Department of Primary Industry’s State Priority Weeds co-ordinator, Nicola Dixon, said with 20 infestations this year,

NSW has had the highest number of parthenium incursions since 1999. “The community has played an important role in finding the weed and allowing Council weeds officers to remove and manage all infestations,” she said. “We have been able to successfully detect and eradicate parthenium weed in NSW since 1982, thanks to the actions of the community and weeds officers across the State.” Source: Media release, Jul 8 Central Coast Council

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6:00 News Breakfast [s] 6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 9:00 The Morning Show (PG) [s] 10:00 Q&A [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 11:00 The Repair Shop [s] 12:00 Movie: “Two Against Time” 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] (PG) (’02) Stars: Ellen Muth 12:30 National Press Club Address 2:00 The Chase UK [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 1:40 Media Watch [s] 2:00 Victoria (PG) [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 2:45 Deadlock (M) [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 3:00 ABC News Afternoons [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 7:30 Big Brother (M) [s] – With only 4:10 Think Tank [s] four days left in the house, the 5:10 The Repair Shop [s] $250,000 prize is closer than 6:00 The Drum [s] ever as two housemates roll the 7:00 ABC News [s] dice on Big Brother’s biggest 7:30 7.30 [s] twist yet! 8:00 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 9:00 Program To Be Advised 8:30 The Weekly With Charlie 10:00 The Latest Seven News [s] Pickering [s] 9:00 Rosehaven (PG) [s] 10:30 The Front Bar (M) [s] – Join 9:30 Retrograde (M) [s] Sam Pang, Mick Molloy and Andy Maher as they share a 9:55 Would I Lie To You? (PG) [s] laugh about the AFL world and 10:25 ABC Late News [s] catch up with stars of 10:55 Four Corners [s] 11:45 Media Watch [s] yesteryear and today. 11:30 Autopsy USA (M d,s) [s] 12:00 Wentworth (MA15+) [s] 12:30 Home Shopping 12:45 Get Krack!n (M l,s) [s] 6:00 Sunrise [s] 6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 The Morning Show (PG) [s] 9:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 10:00 Back Roads [s] 12:00 Movie: “Flirting With Forty” 11:00 The Repair Shop [s] (PG) (’08) Stars: Heather 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] Locklear, Robert Buckley, 1:00 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] Cameron Bancroft, Chelah 1:30 The Weekly With Charlie Horsdal, Stefanie von Pfetten Pickering [s] 2:00 The Chase UK [s] 1:55 Victoria (PG) [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 2:45 Deadlock (M) [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 3:00 ABC News Afternoons [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 4:10 Think Tank [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 5:10 The Repair Shop [s] 7:30 Movie: “Harry Potter And The 6:00 The Drum [s] Half Blood Prince” (M h,v) (’09) 6:55 Sammy J [s] – Harry Potter returns to 7:00 ABC News [s] Hogwarts for his sixth year, to 7:30 7.30 [s] face a growing danger that may 8:00 The Heights (PG) [s] be more than a match for his 8:30 Escape From The City [s] strengthening powers as a 9:30 Father Brown (PG) [s] wizard. Stars: Alan Rickman, 10:15 ABC Late News [s] Daniel Radcliffe, Emma 10:45 Louis Theroux’s Weird Watson, Jim Broadbent Weekends (PG) [s] 10:30 The Latest Seven News [s] 12:30 Baptiste: Lucy (PG) [s] 11:00 Program To Be Advised 1:30 Wentworth (MA15+) [s] 12:30 Home Shopping 2:20 rage (MA15+) [s] 6:00 Sunrise [s] 6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 The Morning Show (PG) [s] 9:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 10:00 Foreign Correspondent [s] 12:00 Movie: “Gifted Hands: The Ben 10:30 Barrie Cassidy’s One Plus Carson Story” (PG) (’09) Stars: One [s] Ben Carson, Cuba Gooding Jr 11:00 The Repair Shop [s] 2:00 The Chase UK [s] 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 1:00 The Pool (PG) [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 2:00 Victoria (PG) [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 2:45 Deadlock (M) [s] 3:00 ABC News Afternoons [s] 7:00 Better Homes And Gardens 4:10 Think Tank [s] [s] – Joh and Adam team up to 5:10 The Repair Shop [s] show how you can renovate your own bathroom. Tara 6:00 The Drum [s] creates some eco-friendly dyes. 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 Monty Don’s French Gardens: 8:30 Movie: “Unforgettable” (M) (’17) – Julia falls in love with David, a Gardens Of Power And handsome divorcee, and gets Passion [s] engaged to him. However, 8:30 Baptiste: Into The Sand (M) [s] David’s former wife, who still 9:30 Marcella (M v) [s] loves him, decides to ruin 10:20 ABC Late News [s] Julia’s life. Stars: Rosario 10:45 The Virus [s] 11:10 The Weekly With Charlie Dawson, Katherine Heigl 10:45 Program To Be Advised Pickering [s] 11:45 Program To Be Advised 11:40 rage (MA15+) [s] 1:00 Home Shopping

Also see: ABC COMEDY (Channel 22) ABC ME (Channel 23) ABC NEWS (Channel 24)

Also see: 7TWO (Channel 62) 7MATE (Channel 63) 7FLIX (Channel 66) 7FOOD (Channel 74)

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Today [s] Today Extra [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] Ellen (PG) [s] The Voice: Semi Finals (PG) Tipping Point (PG) [s] NINE’s Afternoon News [s] Millionaire Hot Seat [s] NINE News [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] RBT (PG) [s] Emergency (M) [s] Busted In Bangkok (M) [s] – This action-packed series follows Thai Tourist Police officers as they deal with tourists from all over the world. Botched: Cougars And Cobras And Boobs (M) [s] NINE News Late [s] New Amsterdam (M) [s] Dr Miami (M) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] Home Shopping Ellen (PG) [s] Today [s] Today Extra [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] Ellen (PG) [s] Movie: “Courage Mountain” (PG) (’90) Stars: Juliette Caton Tipping Point (PG) [s] NINE’s Afternoon News [s] Millionaire Hot Seat [s] NINE News [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] NRL: Sydney Roosters v Canberra Raiders *Live* From TBA [s] Golden Point (M) [s] – Peter Sterling, Paul Vautin, Andrew Johns and Billy Slater join James Bracey for the all the post-match NRL news. NINE News Late [s] Murdered By Morning: Acting On Evil (M) [s] The Fix: The Wire (M v) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] Home Shopping Ellen (PG) [s] Today [s] Today Extra (PG) [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] Ellen (PG) [s] Movie: “The Pink Panther” (PG) (’06) Stars: Steve Martin, Kevin Kline, Jean Reno, Emily Mortimer, Henry Czerny, Kristin Chenoweth, Roger Rees Tipping Point (PG) [s] NINE’s Afternoon News [s] Millionaire Hot Seat [s] NINE News [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] NRL: West Tigers v Brisbane Broncos *Live* From TBA [s] Friday Night Knock Off [s] Movie: “True Grit” (PG) (’10) Stars: Jeff Bridges, Hailee Steinfeld, Matt Damon Law & Order: Criminal Intent: Semi-Professional (M v) [s] Home Shopping The Avengers: Correct Way To Kill (PG) [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s]

Also see: GEM (Channel 82) GO! (Channel 83/88) LIFE (Channel 84)

TEN (C13)

6:00 Headline News [s] 5:00 CGTN English News 8:30 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 5:15 NHK World English News 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 Masterchef Australia (PG) [s] 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:10 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:00 The 2000s (M v) 2:30 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 2:50 Insight 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 3:45 Great British Railway 4:00 Everyday Gourmet With Journeys: London Victoria To Justine Schofield [s] Abbey Wood (PG) 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful 4:20 Lady Jane Grey - Murder Of A (PG) [s] Child Queen: 5:00 10 News First [s] Shades Of Grey (PG) 6:00 WIN News [s] 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 6:00 Mastermind Australia 7:30 Bachelor In Paradise (M) [s] 6:30 SBS World News 9:00 Tommy: The Ninth Girl (M) [s] – 7:30 Tony Robinson’s World By The mayor pressures Tommy to Rail: Scandinavia (PG) quickly solve a high-profile 8:30 Who Gets To Stay In kidnapping. Australia? (M) 10:00 Bull: Jury Duty (M v) [s] 9:30 Child Of Our Time: Turning 11:00 WIN’s All Australian News [s] 20 (M) 12:00 The Project (PG) [s] 10:30 SBS World News Late 1:00 The Late Show With Stephen 11:00 Cycling: Tour De France Etape Colbert (PG) [s] Classique 2:00 Home Shopping 1:30 Going Places With Ernie 5:00 The Talk (PG) [s] Dingo (PG) 6:00 Headline News [s] 5:00 CGTN English News 8:30 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 5:15 NHK World English News 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 1:00 Program To Be Advised 2:00 Over The Black Dot 2:30 Entertainment Tonight [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:00 The Crusades (PG) 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 4:00 Great British Railway 4:00 Everyday Gourmet With Journeys: London Kings Cross Justine Schofield [s] To Peterborough (PG) 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful 4:30 Lady Jane Grey - Murder Of A (PG) [s] Child Queen: Time For A Queen (PG) 5:00 10 News First [s] 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Bachelor In Paradise (M) [s] 9:00 Celebrity Gogglebox USA (M) 7:30 Inside The Orient Express (M) 10:00 Law & Order: SVU: (In English/ French) Man Down (M) [s] 8:30 Drain Alcatraz 11:00 Blue Bloods: 9:30 War Of The Worlds (MA15+) Meet The New Boss (M v) [s] (In English/ French) 12:00 WIN’s All Australian News [s] 10:30 SBS World News Late 1:00 The Project (PG) [s] 11:00 Cycling: Tour De France Etape 2:00 The Late Show With Stephen Classique Colbert (PG) [s] 1:30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) 3:00 Home Shopping 3:30 Aerial Asia: Malaysia 5:00 The Talk (PG) [s] 5:00 CGTN English News 6:00 Headline News [s] 5:15 NHK World English News 8:30 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 5:30 Worldwatch – Deutsche Welle 1:00 The Living Room (PG) [s] English News 6:00 France 24 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] News 6:30 Worldwatch 2:30 Judge Judy (PG) [s] Continues 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 1:00 PBS Newshour 4:00 Everyday Gourmet With 2:00 Native America: Justine Schofield [s] From Caves To Cosmos (PG) 3:00 NITV News: Nula 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful 3:30 Building The Tube: The (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] Central Line (PG) 6:00 WIN News [s] 4:20 Lady Jane Grey - Murder Of A 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] Child Queen: Live To Die (PG) 7:30 The Living Room [s] 5:30 Letters And Numbers 8:30 Have You Been Paying 6:00 Mastermind Australia Attention? (M) [s] – Have Tony 6:30 SBS World News Martin, Celia Pacquola, Denise 7:30 Kenny Rogers: Biography (PG) Scott, Ed Kavalee and Sam 9:30 24 Hours In Emergency: Pang been paying attention? Moving On Up (M) 9:30 Celebrity Gogglebox USA (M) 10:30 SBS World News Late 10:30 Adam Hills: Take His Legs (M) 11:00 Cycling: Tour De France Etape Classique 11:30 WIN’s All Australian News [s] 12:30 The Project (PG) [s] 1:30 Going Places With Ernie 1:30 The Late Show (PG) [s] Dingo (PG) 2:30 Aerial Asia: India/ Indonesia 2:30 Home Shopping

Also see: 10 PEACH (Channel 11) 10 BOLD (Channel 12)

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6:00 rage (PG) [s] 7:00 Weekend Breakfast [s] 10:00 rage Guest Programmer (PG) 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] 12:30 Movie: “December Boys” (PG) (’07) Stars: Daniel Radcliffe 2:15 Father Brown: The Honourable Thief (PG) [s] 3:00 Dream Gardens [s] 3:35 Escape From The City [s] 4:30 Football: A-League: Perth Glory v Central Coast Mariners *Live* From Central Coast Stadium [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 Shakespeare And Hathaway: All That Glisters (PG) [s] – Frank and Lu find themselves puzzling through the world of enigmatology as they become podcasters. 8:20 Les Miserables (M v) [s] 9:20 Thirteen (M l) [s] 10:20 The Good Karma Hospital (M) 11:10 rage Guest Programmer (MA15+) [s]

6:00 6:00 Home Shopping 7:00 7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] 10:00 The Morning Show - Weekend 10:00 12:00 (PG) [s] 12:00 Program To Be Advised 1:30 AFL: Round 7: Brisbane Lions v Sydney Swans *Live* From The 12:30 SCG [s] 1:00 5:00 Seven News At 5 [s] 5:30 Border Security - Australia’s 5:00 5:30 Front Line (PG) [s] 6:00 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 7:00 Border Patrol (PG) [s] 7:30 Movie: “Interstellar” (M l) (’14) – 7:30 In the future, where Earth is becoming uninhabitable, farmer 9:55 and ex-NASA pilot Cooper is asked to pilot a spacecraft along with a team of researchers to find a new planet 12:05 for humans. Stars: Ellen Burstyn, Matthew McConaughey, Mackenzie Foy 1:50 10:45 Movie: “Tango And Cash” (M) 2:00 (’89) Stars: Sylvester Stallone 5:30 1:00 Home Shopping

Ellen (PG) [s] Weekend Today [s] Today Extra - Saturday [s] Award Winning Tasmania: Spirit Of Tasmania (Part 1) (PG) Cybershack (PG) [s] The Voice: The Showdowns 1/ The Showdowns 2 (PG) [s] NINE News: First At Five [s] Getaway (PG) [s] NINE News Saturday [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] Movie: “Ghostbusters” (PG) (’16) Stars: Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon Movie: “Identity Thief” (MA15+) (’14) Stars: Jason Bateman, Melissa McCarthy Movie: “Project Eden” (M v) (’17) Stars: Erick Avari, Mike Dopud, Paul O’Brien 9Honey - He Said, She Said (PG) [s] Home Shopping Wesley Impact [s]

6:00 Unknown Road Adventures 5:00 CGTN English News 6:30 Entertainment Tonight [s] 5:15 NHK World English News 7:00 Escape Fishing With ET [s] 5:30 Worldwatch 7:30 What’s Up Down Under? [s] 1:00 PBS Newshour 8:00 All 4 Adventures [s] 2:00 Basketball: NBA Spotlight: Los 9:00 Which Car (PG) [s] Angeles Lakers 9:30 Studio 10 Saturday (PG) [s] 2:30 Figure Skating: ISU World 12:00 Program To Be Advised Figure Skating: Ice Dance 12:40 Farm To Fork [s] 4:00 Gadget Man: Property 1:00 Everyday Gourmet With 4:30 Movie: “The Fatal Game” (PG) Justine Schofield [s] (’96) Stars: Mark Whetu 1:30 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 5:30 WWII - Battles For Europe: 2:00 Pooches At Play [s] D-Day (PG) 2:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 6:30 SBS World News 3:00 What’s Up Down Under? [s] 7:35 Chris Tarrant’s Extreme 3:30 Farm To Fork [s] Railway Journeys: Crossing 4:00 The Living Room (PG) [s] The Emerald Isle (PG) 5:00 10 News First [s] 8:30 Life Drawing UK (M n) 6:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) [s] 10:45 Sunshine: Shadow Man/ Dark 7:00 The Children’s Hospital (PG) Knight/ Find Your Man/ Jacob’s 7:40 Ambulance UK (PG) [s] Ladder (M) (In English/ Dinka) 8:50 Beecham House (M) [s] 2:40 Movie: “Live Flesh” (MA15+) 9:50 Movie: “Ocean’s Twelve” (M l) (’97) Stars: Liberto Rabal, (’04) Stars: Brad Pitt Francesca Neri (In Spanish) 12:45 Supercars: Highlights Winton 4:30 Great British Railway 1:45 Tommy: The Ninth Girl (M) [s] Journeys (PG)

6:00 rage (PG) [s] 7:00 Weekend Breakfast [s] 9:00 Insiders [s] 10:00 Offsiders [s] 10:30 The World This Week [s] 11:00 Compass (PG) [s] 11:30 Songs Of Praise [s] 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] 12:30 Landline [s] 1:30 Monty Don’s French Gardens 2:30 Restoration Australia (PG) [s] 3:30 Silvia’s Italian Table [s] 4:00 Todd Sampson’s Life On The Line: Heat Transfer (PG) [s] 4:30 The Mix [s] 5:00 Antiques Roadshow [s] 6:00 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 6:30 Compass [s] 7:00 ABC News Sunday [s] 7:40 Grand Designs [s] 8:30 Vera: Cuckoo (M) [s] 10:00 Vanity Fair (PG) [s] 10:50 The Bletchley Circle (M v) [s] 11:35 Movie: “The Heartbreak Kid” (M) (’93) Stars: Claudia Karvan 1:10 Happy Valley (M l,s) [s]

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6:00 Home Shopping 7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] The Morning Show - Weekend 10:00 11:00 House Of Wellness [s] Kochie’s Business Builders: 1:00 3:00 Small Business First [s] Movie: “The Wizard Of Oz” (G) (’39) Stars: Judy Garland, Frank Morgan, Ray Bolger, Bert Lahr 6:00 7:00 Better Homes And Gardens Seven News At 5 [s] 9:00 Sydney Weekender [s] 10:00 Seven News [s] 11:00 Program To Be Advised Program To Be Advised Movie: “Deadpool 2” (MA15+) 11:55 (’18) – Foul-mouthed mutant mercenary Deadpool brings together a team of fellow mutant 12:55 rogues to protect a young boy with supernatural abilities. 1:50 Stars: Ryan Reynolds, Wade 2:00 Wilson, Josh Brolin 2:30 The Blacklist: The Kazanjian 3:00 Brothers (MA15+) [s] 4:00 Home Shopping

Animal Tales [s] Weekend Today [s] Sports Sunday (PG) [s] Sunday Footy Show (PG) [s] The Voice: Semi Final (PG) [s] NRL: Penrith Panthers v North Queensland Cowboys *Live* From Panthers Stadium [s] NINE News Sunday [s] The Voice: Grand Final (PG) [s] 60 Minutes (PG) [s] NINE News Late [s] Cold Case - New Leads Wanted: Mona Blades (M) [s] Mysteries And Scandals: The Last Power Play: The Killing Of Gavin Smith (M v,d) [s] World’s Greatest Animal Encounters: Forest Animals (PG) 9Honey - Every Day Kitchen Home Shopping Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo Home Shopping Animal Tales [s]

6:00 Religious Programs [s] 7:30 Fishing Australia [s] 8:00 Everyday Gourmet [s] 8:30 The Living Room (PG) [s] 9:30 Studio 10 Sunday (PG) [s] 12:00 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 12:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 1:00 Farm To Fork [s] 1:15 Masterchef Australia (PG) [s] 2:30 Australia By Design [s] 3:30 Which Car (PG) [s] 4:00 Supercars: Highlights Sydney 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Sunday Project (PG) [s] 7:30 Masterchef Australia (PG) [s] – In today’s Semi-Final challenge, our top three contestants compete for a place in the Grand Final. 9:00 The Montreal Comedy Festival (M) [s] 10:00 NCIS: The Last Link (M v) [s] 11:00 NCIS: Trapped (M) [s] 12:00 The Sunday Project (PG) [s] 1:00 Home Shopping

6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 10:00 Landline [s] 11:00 Grand Designs Revisited [s] 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] 1:00 Marcella (M l) [s] 1:50 Victoria (PG) [s] 2:40 Deadlock (M l) [s] 3:00 ABC News Afternoons [s] 4:10 Think Tank [s] 5:10 The Repair Shop [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 [s] 8:00 Back Roads: Dampier Peninsula, WA [s] 8:30 Four Corners [s] 9:15 Media Watch [s] 9:35 Q&A (PG) [s] 10:35 ABC Late News [s] 11:10 The Prince And The Paedophile (M s) [s] 11:55 Wentworth (MA15+) [s] 12:40 Get Krack!n (MA15+) [s] 1:15 rage (MA15+) [s] 3:10 Gardening Australia [s]

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5:30 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show (PG) [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “Christmas In Conway” 12:00 (M) (’13) – A husband plans to 1:00 3:00 set up a Ferris wheel in his 4:00 backyard as a Christmas present for his terminally ill wife. 5:00 Stars: Andy Garcia 6:00 Program To Be Advised 7:00 The Chase UK (PG) [s] 7:30 Seven News At 4 [s] The Chase Australia [s] Seven News [s] Home And Away (PG) [s] Program To Be Advised Program To Be Advised The Latest Seven News [s] The Goldbergs: Pickleball (PG) [s] – Beverly discovers Murray 9:00 is actually a year younger than they knew so she plans a 10:20 do-over at celebrating his 50th 11:20 birthday. 11:50 Black-ish: Juneteenth (PG) [s] Home Shopping 12:40

Today [s] Today Extra [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] Ellen (PG) [s] The Voice: Grand Final (PG) Tipping Point [s] NINE’s Afternoon News [s] Millionaire Hot Seat [s] NINE News [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] Fergie And Andrew: The Duke And Duchess Of Disaster (PG) [s] – Documentary looking at the scandals that have surrounded Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson since their marriage in 1986 and subsequent divorce. The Countess And The Russian Billionaire (M v) [s] 100% Footy (M) [s] NINE News Late [s] Lethal Weapon: Leo Getz Hitched (MA15+) [s] Tipping Point [s]

6:00 Headline News [s] 8:30 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 Program To Be Advised 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 4:00 Everyday Gourmet [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 Masterchef Australia (PG) [s] – After a long culinary journey the two finalists are competing for a $250,000 cash prize and the title of Masterchef Australia 2020. 9:00 Have You Been Paying Attention? (M) [s] 10:00 Celebrity Gogglebox USA (M) 11:00 WIN’s All Australian News [s] 12:00 The Project (PG) [s] 1:00 The Late Show (PG) [s] 2:00 Home Shopping 5:00 The Talk (PG) [s]

6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 10:00 Four Corners [s] 11:00 The Repair Shop [s] 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] 1:00 Rosehaven (PG) [s] 1:30 Retrograde [s] 1:55 Victoria (PG) [s] 2:45 Deadlock (M) [s] 3:00 ABC News Afternoons [s] 4:10 Think Tank [s] 5:10 The Repair Shop [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 [s] 8:00 Foreign Correspondent [s] 8:30 Shaun Micallef’s On The Sauce (M) [s] 9:30 Putin - A Russian Spy Story (MA15+) [s] 10:20 ABC Late News [s] 10:50 Q&A [s] 12:00 Wentworth (MA15+) [s] 12:45 Get Krack!n (M l,s) [s] 1:15 rage (MA15+) [s] 3:10 Gardening Australia [s]

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Sunrise [s] 5:30 The Morning Show (PG) [s] 9:00 Seven Morning News [s] 11:30 Movie: “A Sister’s Secret” (M) 12:00 (’09) Stars: Alexandra Paul 1:00 Program To Be Advised The Chase UK [s] 3:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 4:00 The Chase Australia [s] 5:00 Seven News [s] 6:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 7:00 Program To Be Advised 7:30 Program To Be Advised 8:30 Criminal Minds: Family Tree (M v) [s] – Prentiss and J.J. are 9:50 faced with important decisions 10:20 to make about their futures as the BAU travels to Texas to 11:20 investigate a series of murdered businessmen. 12:10 The Latest Seven News [s] The Goldbergs: Game Night/ Geoff The Pleaser (PG) [s] 1:00 Marvel’s Agents Of 1:50 S.H.I.E.L.D.: The Last Day (M) Home Shopping 2:00

Today [s] Today Extra [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] Ellen (PG) [s] Movie: “Inside Llewyn Davis” (M) (’13) Stars: Oscar Isaac Tipping Point (PG) [s] NINE’s Afternoon News [s] Millionaire Hot Seat [s] NINE News [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] Paramedics (M) [s] Diana: In Her Own Words (PG) [s] NINE News Late [s] Harry And Meghan: A Royal Crisis (PG) [s] Timeless: The War To End All Wars (M) [s] Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything: Funny Brits Down Under (M) [s] Tipping Point [s] Explore: Hamilton Gardens (PG) [s] Home Shopping

6:00 Headline News [s] 5:00 CGTN English News 8:30 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 5:15 NHK World English News 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 Program To Be Advised 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:30 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:00 The Secret Life Of Peter The 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] Great (M v) 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 3:00 Great British Railway 4:00 Everyday Gourmet [s] Journeys (PG) 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful 3:35 Who Do You Think You Are?: (PG) [s] Noni Hazlehurst 5:00 10 News First [s] 4:40 Walking Britain’s Lost 6:00 WIN News [s] Railways: Sheffield 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 5:30 Letters And Numbers 7:30 Bachelor In Paradise (M) [s] 6:00 Mastermind Australia 9:00 NCIS: The Last Link (M v) [s] – 6:30 SBS World News An old family friend pleads with 7:30 Great Asian Railways Gibbs to join him on a road trip Journeys: Chiang Mai To The to search for a missing military River Kwai (PG) ID. 8:30 Insight: Puppy Love 10:00 NCIS: She (M v) [s] 9:30 The Feed 11:00 NCIS: Los Angeles: 10:00 24 Hours In Police Custody: Vendetta (M v) [s] Murder In The Woods (Part 1) 12:00 WIN’s All Australian News [s] (M l,v) 1:00 The Project (PG) [s] 11:00 SBS World News Late 2:00 The Late Show (PG) [s] 11:30 Bad Banks: Brave New World 3:00 Home Shopping (M l) (In German/ English)

Also see: ABC COMEDY (Channel 22) ABC ME (Channel 23) ABC NEWS (Channel 24)

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Also see: 7TWO (Channel 62) 7MATE (Channel 63) 7FLIX (Channel 66) 7FOOD (Channel 74)

Also see: GEM (Channel 82) GO! (Channel 83/88) LIFE (Channel 84)

Also see: 10 PEACH (Channel 11) 10 BOLD (Channel 12)

Programming information correct at time of going to press, changes are at the network’s discretion Prepared by National Typesetting Services

5:00 CGTN English News 5:15 NHK World English News 5:30 Worldwatch – Deutsche Welle English News 6:00 France 24 News 6:30 Al Jazeera News 7:30 Worldwatch Continues 12:55 Speedweek 2:55 Cycling: La Course By Le Tour De France 2018 4:00 Cycling: Incycle 4:30 Cycling: Cadel Evans Conquering Le Tour 5:30 WWII - Battles For Europe: Battle For Caen (PG) (In English/ German) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Mont Saint-Michel: Scanning The Wonder (PG) (In English/ French) 8:30 Supervolcano (M) 10:30 Atlantis Rising (PG) 12:15 How To Lose Weight Well (PG) 2:55 The September Issue (M l) 4:30 Great British Railway Journeys (PG) 5:00 5:15 5:30 2:00 2:05 2:55 4:00

CGTN English News NHK World English News Worldwatch Destination Flavour China The 2000s: The I Decade (M) Alex Polizzi The Fixer (PG) Great British Railway Journeys: Spalding To Grimsby (PG) 4:40 Walking Britain’s Lost Railways: Scotland 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 The Windsors’ Lost Letters: The Family Firm (PG) 8:30 24 Hours In Emergency: Liberation Day (M) 9:25 Meghan Markle Escaping The Crown (M l) 10:20 SBS World News Late 10:50 Football: The World Game 11:20 Agatha Christie’s Criminal Games (M l,v) (In French) 1:00 Safe Harbour (M l) (In English/ Arabic)

Also see: SBS VICELAND (Channel 31) SBS MOVIES (Channel 32) SBS FOOD (Channel 33) SBS NITV (Channel 34)

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ARTS & CULTURE Wyong Writers

Monthly on the 4th Sat 1.30pm Woodbury Community Centre 1 Woolmers Cres, Mardi.

4333 7489

meilingvenning@hotmail.com www.wyongwriters.org

The Creative Compassion Centre

Secondhand shopping, upcycling, minimalism, creativity, community lounge area, free Wifi. 5/22-32 Pacific Hwy Mon-Sat - 9am-4pm

0437 048 815

Toukley District Art Society

Country Women’s Association-Toukley

Painting, drawing groups and Mthly Market 2nd Sat 9am-1pm classes, demonstarations and 175 Main Rd workshops. Open 7 days Books, bric-a-brac, cakes, 10am - 4pm, Cafe. Devonshire tea, handicrafts, Tues - drawing 10am - 1pm, plants, preserves, sausage sizzle, Wed-painting 9:30am - 12:30pm fun, fellowship, fundraising 4392 4666 Meet 1st Wed 0am toukleyartgallery@gmail.com Hall available for hire. www.toukleyartgallery.com.au

COMMUNITY GROUPS Bateau Bay Mens’ Shed

For men to repair items, share and learn skills and socialise 9am to 1.30pm Tue to Thur 1 Bay Village Rd, Bateau Bay

0435 807 633

bateaubayshed@gmail.com

Bateau Bay Neighbourhood Centre

Information, child & adult groups & services, youth worker, free counselling, energy account & food assistance, Op Shop, computer lessons, PCs, laundry facilities, lawnmower, community events.

4332 7450

admin@bbnc.org.au https://bbnc.org.au/

4976 1642

Friendly Travellers Caravan Club

Caravans, tents, mobile homes, all welcome. Social outings & trips away

0458 645 979

www.friendlytravellers.com

Lake Munmorah 50s Plus Leisure and Learning Club Computer classes, dancing, exercise, pilates, yoga, craft, carpet bowls and Tai Chi.

4358 8390

Long Jetty Senior Citizens’ Club

Computer classes, line dancing, tai chi and zumba gold Mon - Fri, 9am to 3pm

4332 5522

Berkeley Vale Neighbourhood Centre

Information & referral, talks & information sessions, energy account assistance, counselling, food help, access to PCs, internet & printing, toy library, community garden, cards, indoor bowls, Mahjong, walking for pleasure, school holiday activities & workshops.

4388 5801

manager@bvnc.org.au www.bvnc.org.au

Long Jetty Over 50s Club

Indoor bowls, computers, exercise, yoga, line-dancing, tai chi and more - 9am to 3pm

4332 5522

The NSW Justices Association

Seeking JP volunteers for community JP desks. Free training and insurance

0418 493 388

Brisbane Water Caravan Club

benefits@nswja.org.au

Caravaners wanted to join and have fun Gosford Contact Joe 4344 4363

https://bwcaravanclub.wixsite.com/bwcc

Central Coast Caravanners Inc

Tuggerah Lakes Toastmasters’ Club

Are you looking to Build your confidence? Grow as a leader; Improve your communication

0410 238 022

3rd Sun - Jan to Nov Trips away, social outings, friendship with like minded folk Call Geoff 0447 882 150

Central Coast Community Legal Centre Not for profit service providing free legal advice. Mon - Fri 9am to 5pm

Toukley Neighbourhood Centre

Lakes food care, energy account assistance, no interest loans, free counselling. Childrens’, youth & adult activities. Laundry & hot showers. Hall & meeting space for hire.

4353 4988

contact@centralcoastclc.org.au

Central Coast 50+ Singles Social Group

Fun & friendship, Mthly progam of dinner, dancing, scrabble, cards, tenpin etc.

0437 699 366 0407 003 214

4396 1555 www.tnc.org.au

Toukley Presbyterian Church

Hargraves St & Victoria Ave Family service (Sunday school 9.30am), cafe church 5pm, community activities

4392 9904 toukleypc.org.au

Venue for Hire

Central Coast Wetlands, Tuggerah - several buildings for hire, suitable for weddings, seminars, markets & fund raisers.

0408 271 957

pioneerdairy@bigpond.com

Volunteering Central Coast

Refer potential volunteers to community organisations and provide support to them. Training for volunteers and managers of volunteers. Information sessions

4329 7122

recruit@volcc.org.au

Wyong Neighbourhood Centre

Supporting disadvantaged, vulnerable and isolated people offering community services, events, projects, workshops, arts programs. Open community garden.

4353 1750

Wyong Toastmasters’ Club

Improve your public speaking, leadership skills & confidence. 1st, 3rd & 5th Fri 10:30am to 12:30pm Wyong RSL Club

0421 216 952

wyongtoastmasters@gmail.com

Wyong Uniting Church Weekly Sunday service 9am Bible Study group 62 Watanobbi Rd, Wyong 4352 1528 wyonguca@gmail.com www.wyong.uca.org.au

National Seniors Wyong Branch

We meet 4th Tuesday of each month at Canton Beach Sports Club at 2:15pm. Make new friends, enjoy outings, lunches and barbecues. Contact David 4303 6220 NSACCwyong@hotmail.com

The Lakes Church

All Welcome! Sundays - 8:30am, 10:30am & 5pm, (9am & 5pm Dec/Jan) Kids church, youth group, cafe, wheelchair friendly, 6 Pioneer Ave, Tuggerah

4353 0977 thelakes.net.au

GARDEN CLUBS Central Coast Permaculture

Friendly like minded people. Info night, Tuggerah Community Hall, 3rd Tues. 7pm Bob on 0412 133 808

HEALTH GROUPS Better Hearing Australia

Hearing loss management Support and educational groups providing practical experience and confidence.

4321 0275

Central Coast Prostate Cancer Support Group (Wyong) Last Fri, Terrigal Uniting Church 380 Terrigal Dr, Terrigal 9.30am to 12 noon

4367 9600 www.pcfa.org.au

Al - Anon Family Groups Health

We offer hope and friendship for people affected by someone else’s drinking. Al-anon family groups meet weekly, please contact

1300 252 666 al-anon.org.au

HISTORY GROUPS Museum & Historical Society, Wyong District Groups/schools welcome Morning tea/lunch for group bookings, wheelchair friendly, Alison Homestead 1 Cape Rd, Wyong Sun-Thur 10am-2pm

4352 1886

www.alisonhomestead.com.au

MUSIC Coastal a Cappella

Award winning women’s a cappella chorus. Music education provided. Rehearsals Tuesday 7pm @ Red Tree Theatre Tuggerah. Performance opportunities. Hire us for your next event.

0412 948 450

coastalacappella@gmail.com

POLITICAL GROUPS Labor Party Ourimbah/ Narara Branch Discussion/action community Issues – 3 levels of Government Function Room, Grange Hotel, Wyoming 7.30pm 1st. Monday

0410 309 494

Kyle.macgregor@hotmail.com

Central Coast Greens

Local, state wide, national & international issues & campaigns Council and parliamentary representation - 3rd Thur centralcoast.nsw.greens.org.au centralcoastgreens@gmail.com

Liberal Party Ourimbah Branch How good is this? 2nd Thurs

0468 476 237 Labor Party Warnervale Branch

warnervale.labor@gmail.com

theentrance.myphotoclub.com.au

PROBUS CLUBS

Central Coast Tenants’ Advice and Advocacy Service

Tuggerah Combined Probus Club

Meet new friends and enjoy social events. 2nd Thur., 10:30am, guest speakers. Social outings 3rd Thur. Woodbury Park Community Hall, Mardi

4351 0450

Wyong Probus Club

Wyong Golf Club, 4th Mon, Morning Tea, Guest Speakers, regular monthly outings

4352 3692

probuswyong55090@gmail.com

The Entrance Probus Club

Ladies and gentlemen welcome. Guest speakers, morning tea and many activities. 9.30am 4th Tues Bateau Bay Bowling Club

0478 228 914

SERVICE GROUPS Inner Wheel Club Wyong Join a team of dedicated women, sharing fun and friendship and a passion for community service 6.30pm 3rd Wed Wyong Golf Club 4393 2755 iiw.au.wyong@gmail.com

The Lions Club of The Entrance Serve your community make friends, join Lions. 1st and 3rd Wed, North Entrance Surf Club. The Entrance Markets Sun Mornings, behind The Entrance Cinema.

0488 286 006

theentrancelions@gmail.com

The Lions Club of Gwandalan

Join the Lions, make friends and help your local community Sat Garage Sales and BBQ 7 to 11.30am

4972 5562

secgwandalanlions@gmail.com

The Lions Club of Wyong

50 years supporting local activities - Meet new friends 4th Tues 6:30pm Don Small / Lions Retirement Village Colin 0413 014 266 www.wyong.nsw.lions.org.au

SPECIAL INTEREST Biz Plus Networking Association Grow your business & build worthwhile relationships. Networking breakfasts every Thur 7:15- 9am Erina Leagues Club Geoff Neilson network@bizplus.com.au

The Entrance Camera Club

Support and promote NSW Labor Renowned for nature photography within the Warnervale area. Grow your photographic 3rd Tue, 7pm, Hamlyn skills in all genres. Terrace Community Centre Monthly Competition. 2nd Fri 7pm CWA Hall Long Jetty 0419 128 497

Free telephone advice and advocacy for all tenants & residents in residential parks

4353 5515

cctaas@hotmail.com

Central Coast Soaring Club

Gliding Club, Learn to fly, Instruction FREE to members. 14 Y/O and up for Training Thur, Sat, Sun (weather permitting) Bloodtree Rd Mangrove Mountain

0412 164 082 0414 635 047 www.ccsoaring.com.au

Tuggerah Lakes U3A The Entrance - cryptic

crosswords, play reading Bateau Bay - Memoirs, Reading Group - Killarney Vale - Talks, Mah Jong - Toukley - Creative Writing Berkley Vale - Music appreciation - Chittaway Bay - Movies

4390 2451

www.tugglakesu3a.info

LEARN TO DANCE

Social ballroom dancing for all ages, all you need is a desire to learn and dance, no partner required. meet every Tues - St Luke’s Anglican Church, 7pm & 15 Lorraine Ave Berkeley Vale, 2:30pm Anne - 0409 938 345 anneglazier@y7mail.com

SPORT KI-DO Mingara Judo Academy

Junior boys and girls Mon and Wed Two classes 6-8.30pm from 7yrs, Kangy Angy

0413 237 010

www.kidomingarajudo.com.au

Wyong Lakes Australian Rules Football Club Play AFL - Teams for Boys, Girls, Women & Men. No Experience Necessary

0404 257 702

play@wyonglakesafc.com.au

Doyalson Wyee Soccer Club

Football club for the local community, encouraging juniors from under 5 to senior team. Karen 0410 045 981 president@doylowolves.com.au

VENUE HIRE Central Coast Wetlands – Pioneer Dairy

Central Coast Wetlands is located in Tuggerah. We have several buildings for hire. They would be suitable for weddings, seminars, markets & fund raisers.

0408 271 957

pioneerdairy@bigpond.com

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Development Consents Notice is given of the granting of the following Development Consents and Complying Development Certificates pursuant to Section 101 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979. Consents can be made available for inspection by contacting Central Coast Council. No

Date

Address

54047/2018

23-06-2020 125 Avoca Dr

Suburb

Proposed Development

AVOCA BEACH

Demolition of Existing Dwelling & Dwelling House (New) (Amended Application)

Looking to lodge a development application, complying development application, or a construction, sub-division and occupation certificate? Visit centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/NSWPlanningPortal for more information and to register for the NSW Planning Portal

Date

58315/2020 58403/2020

Address

Suburb

Proposed Development

24-06-2020 58 Yarrabin Rd

UMINA BEACH

Rear Addition, Internal Alterations & Front Porch

02-07-2020 20 Greenhaven Dr

UMINA BEACH

Deck Extension

58431/2020

24-06-2020 111 Karingi St

UMINA BEACH

Swimming Pool

58622/2020

02-07-2020 8 Loxton Ave

WAMBERAL

Alterations & Additions to Existing Dwelling & Swimming Pool

129/2019

03-07-2020 1 -13, 15 - 35 Warnervale Rd & 95 - 105, 107 - 171 Virginia Rd

WARNERVALE

Subdivision (158 Residential Lots, 1 Commercial Lot, 14 Residue Lots & Wildlife Corridor).

565/2020

30-06-2020 32 Rays Rd

BATEAU BAY

Shed

503/2020

30-06-2020 9 Nightshade Dr

BERKELEY VALE

Dwelling

494/2020

01-07-2020 7 White Fig Dr

BERKELEY VALE

Dwelling

961/2018

30-06-2020 55 Guardian Rd

WATANOBBI

422/2020

03-07-2020 6 Scribbly Gum St

BERKELEY VALE

Single Storey Attached Dual Occupancy & Torrens Title Subdivision (1 Lot into 2)

Dwelling & Detatched Studio (Amended Application)

432/2020

04-07-2020 49 Watanobbi Rd

WATANOBBI

Dual Occupancy (Attached) & 2 Lot Torrens Title Subdivision

37044/2009

30-06-2020 256 Blackwall Rd

WOY WOY

Dwelling Addition - Demolish Main Bedroom, Laundry & Garage & add 3 Bedrooms, Study, Laundry & Carport

56538/2019

30-06-2020 112 Booker Bay Rd

BOOKER BAY

Swimming Pool Inground

58293/2020

24-06-2020 376 Booker Bay Rd

BOOKER BAY

Alterations & Additions to Existing Dwelling

478/2020

30-06-2020 59 Sunrise Ave

BUDGEWOI

Alterations & Additions

58353/2020

30-06-2020 70 Moana St

WOY WOY

Dwelling Addition

58420/2020

26-06-2020 9 Joyce Ave

WYOMING

Relocate Bathroom, Living Room Addition & New Deck

555/2020

30-06-2020 68 Springall Ave

WYONGAH

Shed

506/2020

29-06-2020 33 Trevally Ave

CHAIN VALLEY BAY

Dwelling

58433/2020

02-07-2020 169 Copacabana Dr

COPACABANA

Secondary Dwelling

354/2020

01-07-2020 1508 Mandalong Rd DOORALONG

Dwelling & Inground Pool

58399/2020

01-07-2020 110 Rickard Rd

EMPIRE BAY

Alterations & Additions to Existing Dwelling

57808/2020

29-06-2020 419 Terrigal Dr

ERINA

Demolition of the Existing Dwelling/ Ancillary Structures & Construction of a Physiotherapy Clinic

58006/2020

25-06-2020 22 Portsmouth Rd

ERINA

Approved Shed being Mirrored to Allow Carport Access from Level Side.

318/2020

02-07-2020 14 Stenning Ln

FOUNTAINDALE

Alterations & Additions to Existing Dual Occupancy

58462/2020

30-06-2020 7 Cooper Rd

GREEN POINT

Retaining Walls

553/2020

03-07-2020 38 Winbin Cr

GWANDALAN

Alterations & Additions & Inground Pool

579/2020

30-06-2020 4 Bateup Dr

HAMLYN TERRACE

Dwelling

Complying Development Certificates No

Date

Address

Suburb

Proposed Development

278/2020

03-07-2020 81 Fairmont Bvd

HAMLYN TERRACE Dwelling

272/2020

02-07-2020 87 Fairmont Bvd

HAMLYN TERRACE Dwelling

282/2020

02-07-2020 23 Mountain View Dr

WOONGARRAH

Screened Enclosure

Development Applications

575/2020

02-07-2020 33 Crane St

HAMLYN TERRACE

Dwelling

476/2020

30-06-2020 1 Dalgety Rd

KANGY ANGY

Inground Pool

58359/2020

24-06-2020 7 Kuch Pl

KARIONG

Carport

56271/2019

16-06-2020 290 Avoca D & 88 Scaysbrook Dr

KINCUMBER

Residential 108 Bed Aged Care Facility (RPP)

58441/2020

30-06-2020 141 Avoca Dr

KINCUMBER

Alterations & Additions to Existing Dwelling

Address

Suburb

Description

991/2019

29-06-2020 176 Greta Rd

KULNURA

Use of a Manufactured Home as a Rural Worker's Dwelling including Construction of an Attached Verandah & 2 Carports & Associated Works

58697/2020

14 Springwood St

BLACKWALL

Demolish Existing Dwelling & Construct 3 Unit Multi Dwelling Housing Applicant - KM Design Partners

49179/2016

65 Donnison St W

GOSFORD

Residential Flat Building 50 Apartments (Amended Application)(Re-Advertised) Applicant - CKDS Architecture Pty Ltd

49479/2016

60 - 62, 64 Hills St

NORTH GOSFORD

Residential Flat Building 75 Units & Demolition of Existing Dwellings (Amended Application) Applicant - SLD Development Two Pty Ltd

993/2019

17 Burns Rd

OURIMBAH

Section 82(A) Review of Determination - Boarding House (Comprising 2 Buildings, 18 Double Rooms & Caretakers Room) & Associated Works Applicant - Urbanesque Planning Pty Ltd

408/2020

03-07-2020 1 / 5 Nirvana St

LONG JETTY

Proposed Alterations & Additions to Existing 2 Flats

482/2020

30-06-2020 3 Riveroak Dr

MARDI

Awning

58374/2020

01-07-2020 Hawkesbury Riv

MARLOW

Jetty & Pontoon

58391/2020

01-07-2020 104 Reeves St

NARARA

Freestanding Garage

57832/2020

24-06-2020 66 Tramway Rd

NORTH AVOCA

Alterations & Additions to Existing Dwelling (Amended Application)

284/2020

30-06-2020 8 Fern Rd

OURIMBAH

Shed (Amended Application)

443/2020

29-06-2020 7 Pacific Hwy

SAN REMO

Shed & Tree Removal

56407/2019

29-06-2020 10 & 12 High St

SARATOGA

Subdivision Creating 5 Residential Allotments (2 Existing Allotments into 5 Allotments), Demolition of Existing Dwelling & Ancillary Structures & Associated Easement to Drain Water through Lot 132 DP 27245.

57561/2019

25-06-2020 234 Terrigal Dr

TERRIGAL

The following Development Applications are notified for public comment and can be viewed online at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au

Written submissions close: 14 August 2020

Integrated Development

Written submissions close: 7 August 2020

Address

Suburb

Description

590/2020

255 Hansens Rd

TUMBI UMBI

2 Attached Dual Occupancy & Subdivisions Applicant - Acrow Investments Group Pty Ltd. The application has been made for the development consent under the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979. Approval is also sought from NSW Rural Fire Service.

626/2020

64 Boyds Ln

WYONG CREEK

Boundary Adjustment & Consolidation of 4 Lots into 2 Applicant - Everitt & Everitt Consulting Surveyors Pty Ltd. The application has been made for the development consent under the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979. Approval is also sought from NSW Rural Fire Service.

6 Town Houses

58520/2020

29-06-2020 16 Ena St

TERRIGAL

Subdivision Strata

58643/2020

30-06-2020 9 Painters Ln

TERRIGAL

Subdivision Strata

436/2020

01-07-2020 155 - 163 The Entrance Rd

THE ENTRANCE

Partial Demolition of Existing Building

483/2020

30-06-2020 5 Fifth Ave

TOUKLEY

Alterations & Additions

475/2020

29-06-2020 221 Tumbi Rd

TUMBI UMBI

Carport

469/2020

29-06-2020 7 Hansens Rd

TUMBI UMBI

Swimming Pool & Associated Safety Barriers

50925/2016

25-06-2020 91 Pozieres Ave

UMINA BEACH

New Residential Aged Care Facility - 120 Beds, 3 Storey Building (JRPP) (Amended Application)

58109/2020

30-06-2020 433 Ocean Beach Rd UMINA BEACH

Multi Dwelling Housing - 6 Unit Development

Central Coast Council is required to comply with the requirements of the Government Information (Public Access) Act 20019 which requires submissions on Development Applications to be published on Council’s website. In order to maintain privacy, all submissions lodged using Council’s DA Submission Form or online portal will have personal contact details and signature redacted. Submissions received not using Council’s DA Submission Form or via the online portal will be published in full. Your submission may also be reproduced in full in Council reports or in Court proceedings.

Council Offices are currently closed to the public. Customer service continues via phone 1300 463 954

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Three businesses to share $600,000 for recycling programs Mil Tek Waste Solutions at Tuggerah is one of three Central Coast businesses to share $600,000 from the BinTrim program for recycling and waste enterprises, funded under the NSW Government’s Waste Less, Recycle More initiative. Parliamentary Secretary for Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said Mil Tek Waste Solutions would receive $300,000 while WildBlueGlobal Consulting at Terrigal would get $258,790 and Waste Pro $134,652. “These three organisations will work with local businesses to help them increase their levels of recycling and reduce the amount of waste going to landfill,” Crouch said. “Mil Tek Solutions helps businesses achieve 15 percent diversion from landfill.”

Elisabeth Blik says the company is responsible for diverting more than 16,000 tonnes of waste from the Coast in the last round of Bin Trim funding. “This new funding allows us to help businesses reduce costs and get back on their feet after COVID-19,” she said. Christian McLean said WastePro brings the benefits of the BinTrim Program to Coast businesses, including free professional advice on waste reduction savings and a boost in recycling. All three businesses are working towards a common goal of helping to reduce the 1.8 million tonnes of NSW business waste which currently goes to landfill. Adam Crouch with Elisabeth Blik of WildBlueGlobal

Jason Campbell from Mil Tek said that while businesses continued to re-invent,

restructure and push forward with the new normal, Mil Tek was working hard to support

and implement the most costeffective waste management solutions available.

Accelerated small business tax cuts come into effect As the 2020-2021 financial year begins, incorporated, small and family businesses with a turnover of less than $50M will see their company tax rate reduced from 27.5 percent to 26 percent. Unincorporated businesses will also benefit as the rate of the small business income tax offset increases from eight percent to 13 percent. The changes mark the next stage of the Morrison Government’s accelerated small business tax cuts, legislated in October 2018,

which brought forward tax relief for small and medium businesses by five years. Federal Minister for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, said this was a big win for the small business sector. “Small businesses are the backbone of our economy,” she said. “As COVID-19 health restrictions ease and the economy re-opens, this tax relief will support the many small and family businesses across the Central Coast to bounce back stronger than ever. “Bringing forward these tax

cuts will be a shot in the arm for hard working small and family businesses at a time that they need it most, leading to more investment, increased employment opportunities for Australians and helping small business owners keep more of their money.” “The Coalition Government has delivered extensive support for small and medium sized businesses during the COVID-19 crisis. “We have extended the Instant Asset Write Off to $150,000 for another six months, running through until December 31, 2020.

“Additionally, we are providing a Cash Flow Boost of up to $100,000 for employing small businesses and are boosting access to capital through our COVID-19 SME Guarantee Scheme. “This adds to the Morrison Government’s extensive income support programs including JobKeeper, JobSeeker, and our Supporting Apprentices and Trainees wage subsidy,” Lucy Wicks said. Source: Media release, Jul 3 Federal Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks

Source: Media release, Jul 10 Parliamentary Secretary Central Coast, Adam Crouch

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has given the local economy a big boost at this difficult time,” said Parliamentary Secretary for Central Coast, Adam Crouch. Value of maintenance work in the Wyong electorate is $1,832,772; The Entrance electorate $925,671; Gosford $566,153; and, Terrigal $621,439. Souce: Media release, Jul 2 Parliamentary Secretary Central Coast, Adam Crouch

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Attempt for an assurance that red bin collections will not be scaled back fails Councillor Greg Best has once again failed to convince Central Coast Council to issue an assurance that red bin collections will definitely not be scaled back from weekly to fortnightly. Cr Best first raised the issue in July, 2019, prior to the public exhibition of the Central Coast Waste Strategy, which makes numerous references encouraging the reduction of red bin pick up cycles as an environmental and cost saving device. At that time, his motion for an assurance that the red bin service would be reduced was knocked back. He sought the same assurance at the July 13 meeting, asking councillors to “put ratepayers out of their misery” by ruling out a reduction in services. “Raising rates by more than $4M last week and now to leave open the prospect of a significant reduction in the red bin services is an outrage,” he

said. He told fellow councillors that a number of other councils had already moved to fortnightly collections and said ratepayers would “not in any way” accept such a reduction. He said Council should acknowledge the pressures felt by the community

throughout the coronavirus pandemic. “This should not be magnified to escalating public health concerns through emissions from pungent red bins,” he said. “I can only imagine if a transparent and open question were crafted in a genuine poll

to our community asking them, ‘Would you be happy with Council reducing your red bin pick-ups by 50% and providing you with a complimentary can of air freshener?’ the answer would be outrage and an unequivocal no.” Cr Louise Greenaway said she had not heard a single

person express concern over the issue and she would abstain from the vote. “We should be saying what we will do, not ruling things out,” she said. Director Roads Transport Drainage and Waste, Boris Bolgoff, told councillors that if there were to be a change to

bin collection systems in the future it would come to councillors for consideration first. Deputy Mayor, Jane Smith, put up an amendment that councillors consider the matter when the draft Resource Management Strategy comes back to Council. Cr Smith refused a suggestion from Cr Doug Vincent that her amendment include a statement that at this time the Council has no desire to get rid of weekly collections. She said her amendment was about getting a report from the professionals and debate on the matter “diminished” the work of staff. Her amendment was successful, with Councillors Rebecca Gale, Best, Chris Burke, Lisa Matthews and Jilly Pilon voting against it. The amendment became the motion and was carried with the same voting numbers. Reporter: Terry Collins

Justices of the Peace resume free services The NSW Justices Association has reinstated its Justice of the Peace (JP) Desk services around

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who are seniors have declined, not willing to risk their health because of close contact when witnessing affidavits, statutory declarations, and certifying copies of documents. “Now, we are pleased to announce that the NSW Justices Association Tuggerah Lakes Branch’s volunteers have reopened the free Community JP Desk services in local shopping centres, using COVID screens donated from its volunteer members’ funds,” Gibbs said. JP Desks will now be manned at the following locations: Lake Munmorah Shopping Centre,

every Tuesday from 9:30am to 12:30pm; Wyong Village Central Shopping Centre, every Wednesday from 9:30am to 12:30pm; Bateau Bay Square Shopping Centre, every Thursday from 10am to 1pm; and, Lakeside Plaza The Entrance, every Friday from 10am to 1pm. Gibbs added that the branch was hopeful it could reopen its other JP Desks towards the end of July.

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Chemical clean out at Charmhaven on August 15 and 16 More dates have been set for household chemical clean out events following a record breaking number of vehicles attending, and items collected, at disposal points organised by Central Coast Council early in 2020. The safe disposal events will be held at Charmhaven on August 15 and 16 and Kariong, August 1 and 2, for hazardous materials not accepted at the waste management facilities. Council Waste Services and Business Development Unit

Manager, Andrew Pearce, said materials collected at these events are safely disposed of by the Environment Protection Authority contractor with items such as paint tins, lead acid batteries and motor oils being recycled or re-used. “It’s no surprise that paint is the most common item dropped off, then oil and fuels, gas cylinders, lead acid batteries, automotive products and pesticides,” he said. “The events help keep hazardous materials out of our landfills, as many of these

highly volatile products can react with other chemicals presenting a danger, not only to our waste management facilities, but also to staff and customers at these locations. “With COVID-19 restrictions still in place, extra precautions will be taken to ensure the continued safety of residents and staff on site. “At past chemical clean out events, residents have been asked to remain in their vehicles while Council staff unload their chemicals and this will again be the case.”

Only household quantities are accepted and a full list of chemicals that can be dropped off is at cleanout.com.au The household chemical clean out days at Charmhaven will be held from 9am to 3.30pm at the Council depot on the corner of Chelmsford and Depot roads. Earlier this year, 3,496 vehicles passed through the gates, dropping off 132.9 tonnes of chemicals. Media release, Jul 8 Central Coast Council

Expressions of Interest sought for implementation of Disability Inclusion Action Plan Central Coast Council is calling for Expressions of Interest to join its Access and Inclusion Reference Group to assist implementing its Disability Inclusion Action Plan. Council wants to hear from

interested people who live with a disability, family members or carers of someone living with a disability, or people who work in the disability sector. The Disability Inclusion Plan sets out the actions that Council will deliver to enable people with disabilities to better

access mainstream services, facilities, information and support, to be fully included and able to participate in community life. Council’s Director Connected Communities, Julie Vaughan, said this reference group would have an additional role.

“The current action plan is in its final year, so the reference group will have the important task of helping us develop our new Disability Inclusion Action Plan, which will help shape access and inclusion in our community from 2021 to 2025,” she said.

Mayor Lisa Matthews urged people with a lived experience of disability to get involved. “To be a truly responsive and inclusive community, our Coast needs to hear the voices of people who live with disability and understand the barriers they experience to full

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New online series to help young people Help A Mate Central Coast Council is launching a new online series to help young people ‘help a mate’ with their mental health. The Help A Mate series of online workshops and video based sessions is designed to explore youth mental health and to provide practical tips on coping with stressful life events. The series kicks off on July 15 with an online session from the Black Dog Institute that will cover typical life events such as school or work transitions and exam pressures, along with the added stress of living through a global pandemic. Council’s Director Connected Communities, Julie Vaughan, said the program was informed by young residents who indicated in feedback to the Coast’s Youth Strategy that their mental health and the mental health of their friends was one of their top priorities.

“With the help of Council’s Youth Action Team, Y4Y, we’re providing ways that young people can identify when they or a friend are at risk of experiencing poor mental health and giving practical tools to cope with stressful circumstances and build resilience,” Vaughan said. “We’ve enlisted the expertise of one of Australia’s most respected mental health organisations, the Black Dog Institute, to talk about teens and young people and their mental health,” she added. Help A Mate will run four other sessions after its launch activity with the full program available on council’s website. Each session is suitable for young people, carers, parents and teachers, but bookings are essential for each session. Source: Press release, Jul 10 Central Coast Council Media

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Successful grant applications are more important than ever for community groups struggling during COVID-19 as other fundraising opportunities disappear. Federal Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, said some community groups, like Toowoon Bay Surf Life Saving Club and Ourimbah-Lisarow

RSL Sub-branch, have an excellent strike rate when applying for grants. “Toowoon Bay Surf Life Saving Club’s Treasurer, Karen Hickmott, and her diligent committee have recently secured two grants,” McBride said. “The first was volunteer grant of $4,000 to purchase fans and a fridge for the clubhouse and the second was $6,600 under

the Stronger Communities Program to replace their patrol trailer which acts as a base on the beach during patrols. “The final costs of the trailer ended up lower than expected so they were also able to offset the cost of a nippers trailer. “Barbara McNab, who is President of the sub-branch, tells me that they have a 100 percent success rate,” McBride said.

“I was pleased that they recently received a $1,200 Federal Building Excellence in Support and Training (BEST) grant, as they rely almost entirely on grants to support veterans and their families. “I wish them well as they now apply for a Veteran and Community Grant to upgrade their honour boards. “This year has been so difficult for many community

and volunteer groups that it’s essential that they take full advantage of every funding opportunity. “That’s why I’m planning a workshop to assist community groups hone their grant writing skills. “If you are part of a community group that needs help to raise funds, call my office to express an interest in the workshop.

“Members of the OurimbahLisarow RSL Sub-branch have sharpened their grant writing skills over the years and I’d like to help other groups strike a 100 percent success rate too,” McBride said. Media release, Jul 8 Federal Member for Dobell, Emma McBride

Innovation series to tackle the future of education Central Coast Council’s next Innovation Series event will focus on the future of education. Running from 8:30am on July 16, the online event is set to feature the University of Newcastle’s Pro Vice Chancellor Education and Arts, Professor John Fishcetti, and IBM A/NZ Corporate Social Responsibility Lead, Jade Moffat Herman, and Central Coast P-TECH Industry Liaison, Jillian Williams. “If we suddenly lost our memories and had no concept of education, what would the learning journey look like?”, a spokesperson for the event said. “We decided to take the opportunity to run The Future of Education breakfast in the school holidays so we can talk

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how to prepare our businesses for future employment and to predict what innovation opportunities could emerge. “Our guest speakers are on the cutting edge of the future of education and what it might look like,”.the spokesperson said. Current Central Coast students in the NSW school system and youth ambassadors will also be featured. “We would particularly love to see principals, career advisors, young people, and local businesses who are keen to stay ahead and adapt to the future of the workplace register for the event,”the spokesperson said. Source: Press release, Jul 8 Central Coast Council Media

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Residents may have already spotted the first of a series of artworks popping up recently as a number of nbn network nodes have been wrapped in striking indigenous designs. The artwork has already been installed at nodes in Alison Rd and Cutler Dr, Wyong; Clydesdale St, Wadalba; and, Shelly Beach and Bateau Bay Rds in Bateau Bay, as well as at Kincumber.

It is a collaboration between Central Coast Council, nbn and various schools in the region. Council’s Director of Connected Communities, Julie Vaughan, said the designs were created under the Maliga program, with participating schools including Kincumber Public, Kincumber HS, Wyong HS, Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College (both The Entrance and Berkeley Vale Campuses) and Wadalba Community School. “This inclusive project brings together the rich tapestry of our

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community and supports reconciliation through the celebration of Aboriginal art and culture,” Vaughan said. “These designs truly display the meaning of Maliga, which is to ‘shine’ in Darkinjung language. “We are proud to run this creative platform for Indigenous children and young people across the Central Coast to share visual stories based around cultural identity and connection to place.”

Seven nbn node cabinets across the region now showcase the four designs, which include written descriptions to engage the passing community with the artwork’s story and meaning. Mayor Lisa Matthews said the nbn nodes provide a unique and creative way to showcase the Maliga artworks. “This project has provided the opportunity to further connect the community with the Maliga program, particularly considering that many

components of this year’s program were cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions,” Cr Matthews said. “I congratulate the artists and school children involved in the program and thank nbn for the funding which has allowed this creative endeavour for our community.” Head of nbn NSW ACT, Matt Frodsham, said it was a truly rewarding experience and something the nbn team was proud to be a part of.

“This initiative was a wonderful opportunity to create artwork that reflects the children’s connection to the local area and their heritage and turn these essential network components into works of art,” Fordsham said. “Our node cabinets provided a canvas and the artworks share wonderful cultural stories across the community.” Source: Media release, Jul 13 Central Coast Council

Virtual Career Expo for students in Years 10 to 12 My Journey, a free two day virtual career expo for NSW high school students in Years 10 to 12, will launch on July 22. Created by Career Links and the NSW Department of Education, My Journey will focus on vocational education and training as a career path, and is set to be one of the largest virtual career expos of its kind in NSW, with the event to feature 60 exhibitors from around the country. According to Career Links

General Manager, John Purcell, students who take part will have an opportunity to network and connect with employers, education providers, youth service providers and industry representatives, through virtual booths, live webinars and chatrooms, with the experience designed to help them make informed decisions about their future careers and have key conversations with the right people. “COVID-19 has had such an impact on the education of our young people, we were

determined to support them at this difficult time. “We were disappointed with the cancellation of the Career Expo’s across the state due to COVID-19, we believe all students should have the same opportunities, regardless of external forces impacting them. “This is why we are staging the My Journey Virtual Expo,” Purcell said. Students who have attended expos in the past and felt that they weren’t helpful are also being encouraged to give My

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New era for Magpies as million dollar clubhouse takes shape It’s been years in the making, but the Wyong Lakes Australian Football Club is just a month away from moving into their new clubhouse. In 2013, the Magpies’ previous clubhouse at Tacoma’s Don Small Oval was destroyed in a suspicious fire. The building was gutted and all the equipment stored there was destroyed. Since then, the Pies have slowly but surely been working towards reclaiming what was lost and now, seven years later, they’re on the home stretch with the clubhouse build expected to be completed by August 31. Pies President, Simon Wood, said the moment would go down in club history. “This has been a long time coming but we are so excited at the prospect of finally having our new $1M asset ready for the community to use,” Wood said. Like the club itself, the project has proven to be a hardy one, surviving a major overhaul, the amalgamation of Wyong and Gosford Councils, one very long tendering process, inclement

Coast Council for their ongoing support. “The project progress by PDA Building has just been fantastic. “They started from scratch in January and look how far it’s come,” Wood said. With its million dollar price tag the new facility is also set to come with some shiny new bells and whistles, with a beefed up security system chief among them. “The oval’s location is its biggest strength but it’s also its Achilles heel. “Being so far off the beaten track allows it to be this big spacious sportsground, but it’s exactly that isolation that makes it easy for thieves and vandals to target. “We’ve been dealing with the fallout from both for years and I’m so pleased to say that the new state of the art security system will include CCTV that can be monitored from off site, so we hope that deters any wrongdoing,” Wood said. Wood said a grand opening celebration was now in the pipeline for September.

Club members Ron Hillman, Trish Pinner, Adrian Reeves, Simon Wood, Monique Madalena and Ty and Onyx at the soon to be completed clubhouse

weather delays and now COVID-19. The new facility will be utilised primarily by the Pies, but will also be available to other codes using the oval, and will feature brand new everything, with new large changerooms, male and female toilets, disability toilets, clubroom, canteen and storage areas.

This was made possible through the collaborative efforts of the club, AFL NSW/ ACT and all three levels of government. For club veterans who’ve spent the better half of close to a decade fighting for a new clubhouse, it’s an emotional time, and the same can be said for the juniors and for newer members of the Pies who’ll

soon be getting their first real clubhouse after years of operating out of temporary facilities. Understandably emotions are running high, with the completion to signal a new era at the club. “Seven years ago, our building was burnt down and since then it has been tough

going for the club. “There’s been a lot of times I’ve thought that it was just all too hard, but now here we are, just a month away from opening the new focal point for community sport in Tacoma,” Wood said. Wood also extended his thanks to project managers PDA Building and to Central

Source: Interview, Jul 10 Simon Wood, Wyong Lakes AFC Reporter: Dilon Luke

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The Entrance and Gosford will not field a Premier 1 team in 2020

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The Lakes will be looking to impress in the CCRU opener

After what has been a most tumultuous period, Central Coast Rugby Union’s (CCRU) 2020 competition is finally set to start from July 18.

CCRU President, Larry Thomson, said It has been a most difficult time for clubs and administrators to get a competition up and running during the pandemic, with all clubs affected in varying ways. “Unfortunately, The Bay Rugby Club (formerly The Entrance Rugby Club) has decided not to compete this year. “Their seniors will not be playing, however their juniors will be. “Two other clubs have also been adversely affected. “Warnervale will not be fielding a Premier 2 team this year, while Gosford will not take the field this year with a Premier 1 team. “2020 has been very different year to say the least, and the CCRU have taken everything into consideration to get a competition up and running and to also meet the needs of all clubs,” Thomson said.

In the Premier 1 contest, Thomson has picked The Lakes’ clash with Kariong as the match of the day. “These two teams had promising seasons last year but faded towards the end of the year. “The Lakes made the finals last year but were defeated in the minor semis by Gosford and will be hoping to go further than that this year. “However, on Saturday they meet a team which has a new coach and will be fully prepared for the match. “All clubs this season have had very difficult lead ups so there are so many unknowns in these first few matches. “In fact, both teams have new coaches. “At The Lakes there is Marshall Hemopo in charge, while Max Malkin will be steering the ship at Kariong. “These two coaches would be just keen to get onto the paddock, and obviously would be hoping for a victory first up. “It’s impossible to choose a winner in this clash because of so many unknown factors,” Thomson said. The other match to lookout

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for will be Ourimbah versus Warnervale. “Ourimbah will go into this match as favourites based on performances from last year, however, anything could happen in this match,” Thomson said. “Ourimbah had a most disappointing end to last season, when they were eliminated in the Finals by Gosford in what was a huge upset on the day. “Warnervale had an up and down season last year, so hopefully for them, things have steadied and they can have a pleasing year in 2020. “Warnervale at home are always difficult and will prove a real obstacle for Ourimbah. “Warnervale has kept the coach from last year, Jake Holman, and will be all that more experienced after his efforts last year. “Ourimbah has a new coach in Matt Hopkins, and he has left nothing to chance in his efforts to get a great start to the season for his team,” Thomson said. Source: Press release, Jul 13 Larry Thomson, Central Coast Rugby Union

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Wyong District Netball Association on track for a season like no other

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Berkeley Vale Panthers are ready to roar

With the return of netball just a few days away, the Wyong District Netball Association (WDNA) is preparing for a season like no other. According to WDNA President, Chris Miles, the season is on track to proceed at Baker Park from July 18, but the Association Committee has its work cut out for it over the next months. Miles said the biggest issue plaguing the season was the same issue plaguing netball in general, managing physical distancing on the netball court. Unlike other codes that have the benefit of large fields or sporting complexes to cater to distancing requirements, the traditional interlocked design of netball courts does not easily lend itself to physical distancing and Baker Park is no exception, with the sportsground more like a human highway on netball weekends. Keeping players, officials and volunteers safe whilst still allowing for some spectators has emerged as the great challenge for the sport and according to Miles, the government and Netball NSW’s solution poses its own challenges. “The Association has been instructed to erect temporary barriers around the courts to enforce physical distancing and to create safe zones for players, officials and spectators,” Miles said. On top of that, Miles said the WDNA will also need to enforce a strict entry/exit policy from either end of Baker Park. With the committee going to be stretched thin just operating the season, Miles said they would be relying on the netball community to do the right thing

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going forward. Other regulations being rolled out this season include a one parent/guardian rule for each player and a 500 person max limit at Baker Park at any given time. Game times have also been cut from an hour down to 40 minutes to allow extra time for player/spectator changeover, with two additional rounds also added into the 10 week season to help with this transition. With the biosecurity measures tougher than anyone could have predicted, Miles said that the only thing keeping the WDNA going was the love of the sport. “This season will be like nothing before it. “Yes, there have been many members who have said it is all too hard and have said goodbye to netball for the year, but we are determined to make this season happen,” Miles said. Source: Interview, Jul 7 Chris Miles, Wyong District Netball Association Reporter: Dilon Luke

The Berkeley Vale Panthers, looking to impress in 2020 Photo: Andrew Stark

Central Coast Rugby League (CCRL) has released its amended 2020 season draw following the departure of The Entrance Tigers from the senior competition. With kick off slotted for July 19, excitement is peaking for the return of grassroots footy on the Coast, with northern clubs set to star in a handful of blockbuster matches. The Berkeley Vale Panthers and Wyong Roos will go toe to toe in their first game of the season at Berkeley Vale Oval. The Toukley Hawks will also have a home crowd for their season opener when they host the Kincumber Colts at

Mackillop Oval, while the Ourimbah-Wyoming Magpies round out the fixture with their match against the Terrigal Sharks at Duffys Oval. Unfortunately, the Northern Lakes Warriors will have to wait another week for their first run on the paddock after drawing the bye. With the reigning premiers (Tigers) out of the mix, long time runners up the Roos have emerged as the favourites heading into the season, but with such a brief preseason, it’s impossible to predict how the competition will shake out. Panthers’ Senior Coaching Coordinator, Alex Moore, believes that the premiership is anyone’s for the taking and

he’s not phased at facing the favourites in the opener. “We’ve got a great mix of experience and new talent at the Panthers this season, so the mood is high going into the weekend,” Moore said. Although he admits that he’s not sure whether preseason prep has gotten the Panthers where they need to be, Moore said every club was likely to be in the same boat, so no club should be written off early. “It’s disappointing that the Tigers are out, but we still expect this to be a tough competition. “We don’t know what the other clubs have done to prepare, but a lot can happen

between Round 1 and the semi-finals, so right now it’s anyone’s game,” Moore said. Come what may, Moore said the Panthers were keen to make an impact this season. “We’re confident going into Round 1. “We go out trying to win every game and even though were expecting a tough game from Wyong, at the end of the day, for us it’s about the effort we show. “We’ll be giving it a red hot go,” Moore said. Source: Interview, Jul 13 Alex Moore, Berkeley Vale Rugby League and Sports Club Reporter: Dilon Luke

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Oztag launches their revamped winter competition Oztag will soon be back at Bateau Bay and Woongarrah, with Central Coast Oztag preparing to launch their revamped winter competition from July 20. Central Coast Oztag (CCO) has produced a stable of national title winning teams over the past few years. Charmaine Ceeney is CCO’s President, and despite all the concern around COVID-19 and its impact on her committee’s ability to prepare for the winter competition, she’s hopeful it’ll

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go off without a hitch. “Traditionally our summer competitions are huge, with the winter competitions attracting less interest, but a lot of people have indicated that they want to play this winter and now we’re looking at roughly 600 players across the Bateau Bay and Woongarrah competitions alone,” Ceeney said. According to Ceeney, her committee has been hard at work hammering out the COVID guidelines they’ve received from Australian Oztag into some easy to digest return to

play protocols so teams can hit the ground running come game day. “The biggest impact on the winter season was just the whole uncertainty surrounding it because of COVID, but now we have the greenlight to go ahead and teams have indicated that they’re all excited to be getting back on the paddock after being so unsure for so long,” Ceeney said. “Prior to the season starting, we will be updating our community about what new

rules they will need to follow during the season. “The big challenge will be ensuring physical distancing requirements are observed and we will be relying on the community to take these new rules on board. “Parents especially will need to try and help us move forward as best we can under this staggered approach. “CCO does not want to see community sport shutting down because people aren’t adhering to the rules. “We have doubled our staff

for the season ahead and we are determined to make this season work,” Ceeney said. Also on the agenda for July is national title selection, with the event to help the CCO finalise its representative teams for the 2020 Australian Junior National Championships, to be played in Coffs Harbour in October. From there, players that excel will have the chance to be selected for a national team. With preparation for the winter season now well and truly underway, Ceeney said the next few months will help

inform the CCO’s approach to the summer season. “The summer competition is our big one. “It easily gets around 10,000 players but there’s no way we’d be able to operate a regional competition with those numbers under the current guidelines, so we’re hopeful restrictions will ease by then,” Ceeney said. Source: Interview, Jul 10 Charmaine Ceeney, Central Coast Oztag Reporter: Dilon Luke

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