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Giant Snow Monkey seen bathing in the lake

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The first new Intercity Fleet train has arrived at Kangy Angy Maintenance Facility and the new trains will be running by the end of the year. See page 5

Out&About

From hula hooping classes to penis making, if you’ve been to The Entrance Gallery at all this October, you’ll have noticed something’s a little different. See page 17

Health

A Pete Rush driftwood and sea grass sculpture has appeared at Long Jetty. See page 19 for more Photo: Zee Merven

Marathon six-hour Council meeting to deal with financial crisis

Following a marathon sixhour meeting about its financial crisis on Monday, October 12, Central Coast Council will now focus on its 100-Day Action Plan to financial recovery, seek State Government assistance and establish a Finance Committee. All matters previously on the agenda were deferred to an extraordinary meeting on Monday, October 19, and instead, the Mayor introduced several Mayoral Minutes dealing with a confidential staff matter, establishment of a finance committee, and Council’s serious financial situation. (See separate articles) Mayor Lisa Matthews said councillors have requested that the Acting CEO, Jamie

Loader, write to the Minister for Local Government, Shelley Hancock, seeking urgent assistance with several matters. “Council has been in daily contact with the Office of Local Government and we expect the arrival in the coming days of a financial expert and human resources adviser, as outlined by the Minister last week,” the Mayor said. Council is seeking advice on the process for obtaining approval to borrow from restricted funds, including the developer contributions under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, the developer servicing plan contributions under the Water Management Act, domestic waste management funds, and unrestricted cash within the water and sewer funds

comprising income from user and service charges. Assistance will also be sought to secure necessary external borrowing up to $100M from NSW Treasury Corporation, or any other emergency funding sources for the purposes of maintaining liquidity in Council, until such time as the actions within the draft 100-Day Recovery Action Plan are implemented. The Minister will be asked for confirmation on the timing, scope and terms of reference for the previously committed financial and human resources advisers. Council also resolved at its meeting that should the Minister for Local Government not be able to assist in securing borrowing through the Treasury Corporation, that Council authorise the CEO to present a

loan proposal for its consideration at a future Council meeting for the sum of up to $100M. “A forensic audit of Council’s finances will be undertaken and Council will continue to seek additional support and advice from the Office of Local Government during this period of transition,” the Mayor said. “Additionally, a Finance Committee will be established to oversee Council’s forensic internal audit and the 100-Day Action Plan to financial recovery. “This committee will comprise all councillors, the independent financial expert and human resources adviser appointed by the Office of Local Government, and an independent legal adviser,” the Mayor said. Council’s 100-Day Action

Plan will include identifying savings in the Capital Works and Operational Services programs, implementing Capital Works savings of $22.4M which have immediately been identified, and an immediate reduction in non-essential services. The Plan will remove financial delegations and enhanced financial controls, there will be a review of temporary and casual contractors, and overtime by staff will be highly restricted. Other actions will include identifying future revenue opportunities, investigation of loans and borrowing options and more aggressive debt repayment programs. Sue Murray See more page 6 to 10

Members of the NSW Nurses and Midwives Association across the Central Coast expressed their anger at the State Government’s virtual wage freeze... See page 31

Sport

Five new Premiers have been crowned following the climactic conclusion of the 2020 Central Coast Rugby Union Competition over the weekend ending October 11. See page 40

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Legend Lachie in rip rescue

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Six northern community groups will share $16,000 in the latest round of Central Coast Council’s community grants..

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Woy Woy to get access to ‘premium grade’ fibre internet

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The first cultural element has been installed at Leagues Club Field in the form of large timber poles decorated with traditional Aboriginal art.

Woy Woy businesses north of Dunban and McMasters Rds have been included in a “business fibre zone”, which will allow them access to internet speeds of up to 952 megabits per second.

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The area extends south of McMasters Rd, between Ocean Beach Rd and Trafalgar Ave as far as Gallipoli Ave, to include the Alma Ave light industrial area, Woy Woy South Public School and the council works depot. The business fibre zones were announced by NBN Co on September 22 as part of its Corporate Plan 2021. “NBN Co will invest up to $700 million in a multi-faceted package of initiatives over the next three years to support business innovation,” the company stated in a media release on September 23. “The centerpiece of this package is the creation of up to 240 business fibre zones nationally.

School students at the #FundOurFutureNotGas day of action

Year 10 school student, Jayden Delbridge of Wadalba, is a young man on a mission. He led a rally of students on September 25, calling on the government to shun gas and coal energy sources and to instead take on renewable energy. The #FundOurFutureNotGas Day of Action in Gosford was part of a national campaign, organised by the School Strike

4 Climate network, as well as First Nations communities, unions and everyday Australians, in response to plans that the federal government was considering giving billions of COVID-19 recovery funds to the gas industry. “We want all levels of government to use COVID-19 recovery funds to invest in renewable energy, creating hundreds of jobs that would also help tackle climate

change,” Delbridge said. “Giving billions of taxpayer dollars to the polluting gas industry is clearly an irresponsible use of public funds. “It’s appalling,” he said. “While moving away from gas is really important, on a local level, we’ve got the Wallarah 2 coal mine and we can’t support that either. “Coal isn’t the answer and this mine will contaminate our

water supply. “We need to start moving away from gas and from coal and move into renewable energy. “There are so many jobs and so much money to be made from renewable energy. “We’ve got seven years until our actions are irreversible, we just can’t keep waiting and waiting until it’s stopped. “Decisions being made by this government are detrimental

to my future and, obviously I can’t vote yet, but these actions now are affecting me and my life. Following on from Friday’s National Day of Action, Delbridge said the local group of School Strike 4 Climate Change would now continue to lobby MPs, use social media platforms to put out their message and organise more events and campaigns.

ChromeFest is set to go virtual this year, with Central Coast Council determined to keep the engine humming on one of the region’s most popular annual events..

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Rezoning paperwork will go to the State Government for sign-off that would allow Council to amend its local planning rules. However, Council added that it would wait for its updated Warnervale District Development Contribution Plan to be adopted before proceeding with the steps for amending the Local Environment Plan with the new zoning that would finally allow development on the land. The 39 landowners will still be hamstrung until this happens (see separate story). Town Planner, Chris Smith, speaking at the public forum

Boundary of the 143ha rezoning at Wadalba East shown in red outline

before the meeting on behalf of the landowners, said the draft Contributions Plan still had a number of steps to complete before its operation, which he expected would take six months or more.

“We think this delay is an unnecessary and unreasonable delay to the rezoning process, and that finalising the rezoning can occur as a separate action, in parallel to Council finalising the greater Warnervale contributions plan,” he said.

“I should point out that there will be at least 12 months before the first development applications in Wadalba East are ready for determination, which should be ample time for Council to finalise the draft contributions plan.”

Cr Bruce McLachlan tried to get the two events to happen concurrently, but staff explained that the Development Contribution Plan needed to be done first or Council would not be able to recoup infrastructure costs. Cr Jane Smith would not accept Cr McLachlan’s suggestion but added her own amendment that landowners be allowed to voluntarily widen the wildlife corridor on their properties. This was adopted. The plan had already widened the wildlife corridors from 30m to 40m. The site is about 143ha covering 39 parcels of land under separate ownership, commonly referred to as the Wadalba East Land Owners Group (WELOG) proposal. Continued page 10

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Out&About Nipper, Lachie Muldbrock, helped save two young boys from a rip at Umina Beach while out surfing with his dad and uncle on September 29.

1,200 lot rezoning adopted but held up by Contribution Plan A rezoning proposal for of 143ha of land to allow about 1,200 low density residential lots at Wadalba East was adopted at the September 28 Council meeting.

Situated centre stage in Terrigal lagoon, Pete Rush’s newest sculpture, Reflection Weaver, is bound to bring in a crowd.

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Health

Lake Munmorah resident, Gary Blaschke, is well known for his volunteer work with the Disabled Surfers Association (DSA), particularly at Budgewoi Beach... See page 29

Sport

The Wyong Lakes AFL Club lost to the Warners Bay Bulldogs 121-46 in their Round 11 clash in AFL Hunter Central Coast’s 2020 Men’s Black Diamond Cup. See page 39

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At around 8.15 am, 11-yearold Lachie noticed the two

boys, who were fully clothed, struggling to swim against a strong current. He bravely paddled his nipper board out to sea 150m and used his lifesaving skills to pull one of them onto the board. His uncle retrieved the other boy who was closer to shore on

his surfboard. Muldbrock’s father assisted him as he negotiated the waves on the way to the beach where a rescue team was waiting. Surf Life Saving Director of Lifesaving, Simon Cusack, said this is a timely reminder for all Central Coast residents and

visitors to remember to always swim at patrolled beaches and supervise children. “Sadly, this is an all too often occurrence,” Cusack said. “When children are left on the beach unattended, they can end up in real danger in the water.

Central Coast Council has committed to working with the Mariners on a potential five-year agreement which would see the A-League football club remain in the region.

Source: Media release, Sep 9 Surf Lifesaving Central Coast

The Council confirmed its support for the club at a crisis meeting held on September 29, attended by business leaders, members of the football community and local MPs as well as Council CEO Gary Murphy and Mariners CEO Shaun Mielekamp. The meeting was called amid fears the club, which is

up for sale, could be relocated outside the region, with an offer already on the table from Canberra. Mayor Lisa Matthews said Council valued the contribution made by the Mariners to the Central Coast and was keen to work with the Club to ensure it remains and thrives in the region. “We have expressed our commitment to working on what a potential five-year agreement between Council and the Mariners might look like,” she said.

Spring is the season for babies at the Australian Reptile Park with park keepers starting up their daily pre-school feeding session for the newest joeys. See page 19

Sport

The Central Coast Roosters reign supreme, with the minor premiers completing their dream run through their inaugural NSW Women’s Rugby League Competition by claiming the premiership title.. See page 40

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“All businesses within these zones will have access to NBN’s wholesale premium-grade business offering, with wholesale prices for service providers significantly reduced, in some cases by up to 67 per cent.” Other zones announced on the Coast are centred around Kincumber, Terrigal and Ourimbah. Federal Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks said businesses within these fibre zones will have access to metro zone wholesale prices. “This [will] drive annual cost savings of between $1200 and $6000,” Ms Wicks said. Ms Wicks also said it would enable businesses to boost their digital capabilities and help them stay competitive in the digital age, and its construction would create new jobs, including for engineers, project managers and construction crew.

SOURCE: Media release, 28 Sept 2020 Lucy Wicks, Member for Robertson

Disabled access to come to The Pavilion after 15 years

“The heroic effort and instinctive reactions of Lachie Muldbrock demonstrate the valuable lifesaving skills our young members learn as part of the nipper programs.”

Support building to keep Mariners on the Coast

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A long-standing issue preventing disabled access to The Pavilion at Woy Woy could finally come to an end after representatives from both Deepwater Plaza and The Pavilion have met to discuss possible works.

An apparent agreement between them brings to an end a 15-year impasse, which arose after a private building certifier failed to ensure that disabled access to The Pavilion was available from adjacent carpark, and Council staff failed to intervene resolve the issue. This left a ramp from the shop level to the street without any safe means for people in wheelchairs to access the carpark for 15 years, and vice versa, due to high kerb and guttering. Representatives of both Deepwater Plaza’s manager Dexus and of owners of The Pavilion have

said that agreements are being finalised to improve accessibility between the Deepwater Plaza car park and The Pavilion. The required works are expected to start soon, with plans to include a new zebra crossing between the two premises, as well as the gutter being levelled for wheelchair and mobility devices to access the Pavilion’s pavement. An additional access point for shopping trolleys and wheelchairs within the carpark has also been discussed. Speaking on behalf of The Pavilion owners, Mr Aron Korani said this had been a subject of frustration for many years and he was happy to finally see some positive change to meet the needs of the community. “We couldn’t be happier with the outcome and look forward to working with Deepwater Plaza in the coming days and weeks and providing the public with a safe

and happy journey between the two premises,” Mr Korani said. “Everyone is excited and optimistic for construction to begin.” Speaking on behalf of Dexus, Deepwater Plaza centre manager Ms Marcelle Proper confirmed there had been discussions between the two parties. “Both parties are working through possible solutions to improve pedestrian access and safety between the two buildings in a timely manner.” She said they were “finalising the agreements to improve accessibility between the Deepwater Plaza car park and The Pavilion”. “The required works should commence shortly.”

SOURCE: Media statement, 10 Sep 2020 Aron Korani, LIV Realty Media statement, 10 Sep 2020 Marcelle Proper, Dexus Group

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Council pushes financial alarm bell

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Major construction work has started on accessibility upgrades at Ourimbah Railway Station, coinciding with scheduled trackwork... See page 4

Out&About

Volunteers from across the Coast were recognised for their outstanding contribution to their communities at a special virtual ceremony for the 2020 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards.

Jim Picot of Blue Bay has won Photo of the Year, and two others Commended, in the international Drone Photo Awards 2020. Photo: Jim Picot

Health

Council announced on Tuesday, October 6, that a review of the budget revealed that its position had deteriorated since the March 2020 result. The deficit reported at that time of $41M, is now expected to increase to $89M. Minister for Local Government, Shelley Hancock, has instructed the Office of Local Government (OLG) to appoint an independent financial expert and a human resources adviser to ascertain Council’s true financial position and identify options to address the issues as quickly as possible. OLG has already held discussions with Council’s CEO, Gary Murphy, and senior staff, and will continue to closely

subject of a Notice of Motion (NOM) for the October 12 meeting. Crs Greg Best, Troy Marquart, Bruce McLachlan and Jilly Pilon called their Motion, “Collapse of Confidence in Council’s Internal Controls and Financial Management”. The NOM says that Council is concerned by the recent NSW Audit Office report about Council’s “internal controls” over local infrastructure contributions (LICs) where serious concerns were raised around risks associated with Administration of LICs, highlighting that up until June 2019, this Council unlawfully accessed $13.2M for unapproved administration activities. It says Council’s confidence is significantly eroded in the knowledge that four Chief Financial Officers have resigned or been replaced in the past three years, and that this Council is

currently recruiting. The NOM listed other issues of concern: “the extraordinary waste of millions of dollars through actively terminating binding contracts and willingly paying extensive damages”; Council’s lack of internal controls and transparency resulting in abandoning its $171M Gosford Art Centre; and, an escalating NSW Court List associated with the Council. It said that Council had an infrastructure spending backlog worth more than $200M. It questioned Council’s “processes leading up to the extinguishment and refund of a $5M State Government Grant for a Community Walkway” at Winney Bay. The NOM said staffing levels were now up by some 500 full time employees since the amalgamation with total Council employment being about 2,500 staff plus $9M in Contractors,

some being remunerated at $1,300 a day. It also warned about its recent borrowings and older loans that had an interest rate of 6.25 percent. Ittalkedaboutthe“extraordinary risks” that Council faced because of its stance on Warnervale airport, where trees need to be trimmed to improve landing angles. The NOM finishes with a request that Council take a proactive, responsible and self reporting position by requesting the Office of Local Government, the Audit Office and the Minister step in with an appropriate Review Team to identify issues and appoint a temporary independent chief financial officer as Review Oversight. The matter will be debated at Council’s meeting on Monday, October 12. Merilyn Vale

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Central Coast members of the NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) gathered outside Gosford Hospital on October 8 to express their anger at the State Government’s virtual wage freeze for public sector workers.

The Wyong Roos defeated the Maitland Pickers 60-nil in Round 11 of the Newcastle Toohey’s Cup to secure the Minor Premiership and book their spot in the preliminary finals. See page 40 Central Coast nurses and midwives protested the public sector wage freeze at Gosford Hospital on October 8

On October 1 the NSW Industrial Relations Commission awarded a 0.3 per cent pay increase for the sector, which includes health workers, teachers, fire fighters and police - well below the expected 2.5 per cent annual rise. NSWNMA Acting General

Secretary, Judith Kiejda, said members were shocked by the decision, having campaigned against the freeze for the past six months. Kiejda said the outcome was outrageous in light of the efforts of nurses and midwives during COVID-19, with some members forced to accept an increase of just 7 cents per hour, or $2.90 per week. “This is bitterly disappointing for NSW nurses and midwives who have sacrificed so much in one of the toughest years of their careers,” she said. “Other states including Victoria, South Australia and Queensland have agreed to pay

their nurses and midwives accordingly while NSW would rather spend money on fireworks – it’s outrageous. “The NSW Government is one of the largest employers on the Central Coast and the region desperately needs support to overcome the economic impact from the pandemic. “By imposing this wage freeze, the Berejiklian Government is inflicting more harm on the local community and its efforts to recover.” Member for The Entrance David Mehan said the 0.3 per cent pay rise was “very disappointing”. Continued page 9

It was a busy long weekend across the Central Coast as tourists flocked in from Sydney and further afield. See page 19

Sport

The possibility that the owner of a former La Liga football club will take over the Central Coast Mariners has come one step closer, with talks reportedly reaching final stages with the FFA. See page 40

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The first new Intercity Fleet train has arrived at Kangy Angy Maintenance Facility and the new trains will be running by the end of the year. See page 5

Out&About

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Health

They’ve delighted beachgoers around Terrigal, Copacabana and Avoca for months, and now one of Pete Rush’s driftwood sculptures has appeared at Long Jetty. See page 19 for more

Unions, Labor lament wage freeze for public servants

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From hula hooping classes to penis making, if you’ve been to The Entrance Gallery at all this October, you’ll have noticed something’s a little different.

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Yerin Aboriginal Health Services, based in Wyong, has received a $200,000 financial boost from the NSW Government to help more Aboriginal people...

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Giant Snow Monkey seen bathing in the lake

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The Australian Men’s Shed Association has supported the health and wellbeing of older men for over 20 years, an act of kindness local, Ross Murray, has received firsthand.

The State Government will appoint an independent financial expert and a human resources adviser to look into Central Coast Council’s finances after the Council announced on October 6 that it was in serious trouble and faces “an immediate liquidity issue”.

Independent financial expert to be appointed over Council’s serious financial situation monitor the Council to ensure its ongoing sustainability. The Council’s audited annual financial statements are due to be formally lodged with the OLG by November 30. The audit will be conducted by the NSW Auditor-General. Also, it seems that Council might have breached the Local Government Act. Council says that some expenditure over the past 12 to18 months might have resulted in restricted funds being used contrary to the provisions of the Local Government Act 1993. This is still under investigation. CEO, Gary Murphy, ordered the reviews after a previous audit and report did not reveal the issues currently under investigation. Council was refusing interviews on Tuesday, October 6, after it issued the media announcement. Council’s finances are the

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For artist Catherine O’Donnell, taking the major honour in the Gosford Art Prize, among “so many deserving and talented artists” was amazing.

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Central Coast Council has advised the Office of Local Government that it has a serious financial situation and faces an immediate and serious liquidity issue.

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Members of the NSW Nurses and Midwives Association across the Central Coast expressed their anger at the State Government’s virtual wage freeze... See page 31

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Five new Premiers have been crowned following the climactic conclusion of the 2020 Central Coast Rugby Union Competition over the weekend ending October 11. See page 40

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Vales Point Power Station receives $11M grant despite being fined for pollution Within weeks of Vales Point Power Station being fined $30,000 by the NSW Environment Protection Authority for pollution, the Federal Government announced an $11M upgrade to be funded through the Budget. The Federal Budget, announced on October 6, delivers $134.7M over four years for a range of electricity infrastructure projects aimed at improving affordability and reliability, and Vales Point Power Station is one project to be fast-tracked. Earlier this year, it was announced that Vales Point was shortlisted in the Underwriting New Generation Investments Program to receive $9.8M of public money for a turbine upgrade, plus $1.2M for high pressure heaters, aimed at improving efficiency and reliability of power delivery. Sunset Power Pty Ltd, Delta’s parent company, is expected to inject a further $9M of its own to upgrade the ageing power station. Meanwhile, the clean-up of

Some of the waste across the site in 2018

contaminated waste at the power station’s ash dam on Ruttleys Rd, Mannering Park continues,following notification to NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) in September, 2018. An EPA investigation ensued, and in September, Sunset Power International Pty Ltd, trading as Delta Electricity, was fined $30,000 for licence breaches when contaminated material, including asbestos,

was allegedly spread over part of the ash dam site in 2018. The EPA has issued Delta with two Penalty Notices for allegedly causing land pollution and unlawfully using the premises as a waste facility. Over the years that the power station has been operating, Delta has been progressively rehabilitating various ponds of the ash dam, using a contractor to import excavated natural material to carry out works.

Vales Point Power Station fined for pollution

EPA Director Regulatory Operations, Adam Gilligan, said that Delta advised the EPA in September 2018 that material classified as general solid waste had been accepted on the site. “The premises received waste that it was not licenced to accept, which resulted in contaminated fill being imported and spread on site,” he said. Gilligan said the EPA issued

Delta with a Clean-up Notice requiring works to make the site safe and to assess and quantify the waste. “The Notice included removal of various surface stockpiles of asbestos waste and we are continuing to liaise with them regarding options for dealing with the remainder of the waste in the long term. “Fortunately, on this occasion, the waste was in an area that posed little risk to the

community,” Gilligan said. Since this occurred, Delta has made a number of improvements to their systems and procedures regarding waste acceptance, and Gilligan said the clean-up was ongoing. Delta Managing Director, Greg Everett, said the company had zero tolerance of any breaches of this type. He said Delta had no evidence prior to the routine inspection in September 2018 that the recycling contractor was accepting or spreading unapproved waste on Ash Dam Pond 4. “Delta has conducted extensive testing and analysis since then and is confident that there’s no risk to the public from the material at Ash Dam Pond 4,” he said. “Delta took immediate steps to bring the unauthorised material to the attention of the EPA. “The Penalty Notice balances the need to protect the environment with the constructive approach by Delta in reporting and dealing with the issue,” Everett said. Sue Murray

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Roads Package boosted by a further $16.7M Fifteen roads in the northern suburbs have been included in the Federal Government’s Central Coast Roads Package, which has now been boosted by a further $16.7M. This latest funding injection is on top of the already announced $69.8M, making the total

funding towards Central Coast road upgrades $86.5M. Under this package, the Central Coast will see 29 individual road upgrade projects, with eight already completed and another eight now under construction. Roads currently being upgraded are expected to be finished by November, except Hibbard St, Toukley, which is

now almost finished. They are: Craigie Ave, Kanwal; Fravent St, Toukley; Oleander St, Noraville; Richardson Rd, San Remo; and, The Corso, Gorokan. Roadworks have already been completed at: Bayview Ave, The Entrance; Cresthaven Ave, Bateau Bay; Kerry Cres, Berkeley Vale; Shirley St, Ourimbah; and, Sturt St,

Killarney Vale. The list of road upgrades still to come include: Woodbury Park Dr, Mardi; Tuggerawong Rd, Tuggerawong; and, Albert Warner Dr and Virginia Rd, Warnervale. Federal Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, said this package of roadworks is expected to support 190 direct and indirect jobs, based on the

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The first new Intercity Fleet train has arrived at Kangy Angy Maintenance Facility and the new trains will be running on the Central Coast/Newcastle rail line by the end of the year. Arrival of the new train on Tuesday, October 6, marks a major milestone in the roll-out of 55 new 10-car trains across

the State. It is part of the testing phase and the fleet will be introduced progressively, starting with the Central Coast/Newcastle line, followed by the Blue Mountains and South Coast lines. “It’s very exciting times with the arrival of this train at Kangy Angy, which is a multi-million dollar investment from the

NSW Government delivering the world’s best trains to the people of the Central Coast,” said Parliamentary Secretary for Central Coast, Adam Crouch. “This 24-hour-run Kangy Angy Maintenance Facility was purpose built for the New Intercity Fleet, where trains will be washed, maintained and serviced.

“It is close to 500,000sqm in size, has about six kilometres of electric rail lines, a new rail bridge and offices and amenities for staff. “It’s the carriage works of the 21st century,” Crouch said. “I’ve had the privilege to see inside one of these trains and what they provide to commuters is state of the art.”

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FINANCIAL CRISIS Page 6 Council CEO survives a vote of no confidence 14 October 2020

A vote of no confidence in the CEO Gary Murphy failed to get the numbers at Central Coast Council’s meeting on October 12.

The six-hour meeting concentrated on the financial woes of Council, which had been made public on Tuesday, October 6. All other items were deferred to an extraordinary meeting called for Monday, October 19, and Council spent the six hours debating how to attack the financial situation that it found itself in. As part of that, Cr Greg Best put forward a notice of no confidence in the CEO, which included that

the CEO’s powers of delegation, other than those required to carry out basic operational activities, be withdrawn until further notice. The Mayor, Lisa Matthews, agreed to add it as an addendum to her Mayoral Minute about forming a finance committee, although she had concerns about the removal of the CEO’s delegation powers and what impact that would have on Council operations. Council went into confidential mode, behind closed doors for more than an hour, to discuss the issue and gain advice from Council’s legal officers. Eventually, they came back out of the confidential session and

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continued to debate the issue for another hour and a half. Cr Chris Burke opposed the move against the CEO. “It’s only in the past 12 months that we’ve had fires, floods, natural disasters and a pandemic, and we’ve been praising the CEO and the ELT and now we’ve lost confidence in them?” he said. Cr Kyle MacGregor said moving a vote of no confidence in the CEO had no real standing other than leaving Council liable to damages. He reminded councillors of the legal advice that they had just received in their confidential session. “One could be led to believe

this has been a catastrophic failure of governance and financial controls by the operational wing of Council … but if you are genuinely interested in prosecuting the case for some of these ideas, make sure they are done through the correct mechanism,” Cr MacGregor said. However, Cr Best said: “There has been a significant erosion in confidence in the elected body of this Council”. “So therefore, I think that it is only fair and reasonable that we should reflect a similar lack of confidence in those that administer the operational business of this organisation.

“Honestly councillors, the buck stops here, we have to take responsibility ultimately, but the staff in the operational sense should equally take the responsibility,” Cr Best said. After much to-ing and fro-ing, the move of no confidence against the CEO and withdrawal of his delegation powers, was removed from the Motion. What eventually was passed was a three-point Motion. Point one acknowledged the distress of the community, including the impact of community confidence in Council. Point two noted the forensic internal audit of Council’s

finances underway, including the establishment of a working group to implement a 100-day action plan to recovery. Point three said Council would establish a finance committee comprised of all councillors, an independent financial expert and human resources adviser appointed by the Office of Local Government, and an independent legal adviser to oversee Council’s forensic internal audit and 100day Action Plan to recovery. The CEO was not at the council meeting and no explanation was given for his absence. A later press release said he was on leave. Sue Murray and Merilyn Vale

$100M loan considered to solve short-term cash flow problems

Central Coast Council has a weekly wages bill of about $3.9M, which was revealed at the October 12 meeting when councillors discussed a $100M loan to solve short-term cash flow problems.

The possible loan was one of a raft of plans adopted at its sixhour meeting that focused almost solely on the financial issues that were made public earlier in October. As well as the loan option, Council will approach the

Minister for Local Government, Shelley Hancock, for permission to use Council’s internal restricted funds for general fund purposes. (See separate article for Council’s list of plans to tackle the cash flow problem and rein in the deficit.) Key financial information was made public, with the issues discussed for hours, as councillors argued about the best way forward. The weekly cost of meeting the wages bill was about $3.9M, the Acting CEO, Jamie Loader said

in response to a question from Cr Jilly Pilon. Cr Pilon said a $100M loan would give Council six months of wages: but where to from there? “Do we just keep borrowing?” she asked. Loader said that Council received income on a daily basis. Earlier, in answer to questions from Cr Best, Loader said that Council had a 13-week cash flow model and that it continued to change as reduced spending, and cuts, and people paying their rates on time changed that

modelling. He said the advice from consultants was that the $100M would get Council through until the actions under the 100-day Action Plan would start to take effect. “Council can still pay staff and suppliers,” Loader said. Cr Greenaway asked councillors that if they accepted that there was a problem, but didn’t want to borrow or use restricted funds, then “where was the solution”? Cr Rebecca Gale asked how

common it was for a council to appeal to the Minister to use restricted funds. Both a staff response and a response from Cr Chris Holstein seemed to indicate it was not uncommon. Cr Holstein said that the only other option was for the Minister to dismiss the council and install an administrator. The Mayor had said earlier in the evening that that was always a possibility. Cr Pilon said it might be the best option, while Cr Mehrtens said it

was the last thing that the community needed. Cr Greg Best ended the evening, or early morning, as it was then past midnight, summing up as if he expected it was the councillors’ last hurrah. “Who knows, it may be the last time we meet,” he said. He thanked Crs Marquart, McLachlan, Pilon and Gale for their support. “I can’t see how any of us can come back from this,” he said. Merilyn Vale

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Yvonne and Eric feel right The travel bug bit Yvonne and Eric McKee early in life. They’ve had 19 trips overseas and spent two years in a caravan travelling throughout Australia. Now living in Kanwal, they’ve never had a better place to come home to. It was in Sydney that Yvonne and Eric met. Yvonne was dating Eric’s brother at the time. “I asked my brother how serious things were between them and when he said things were not, I stepped in,” says Eric. “We married two years later, in 1965.” Yvonne and Eric loved travelling when they could and that was often. They didn’t wait until they retired. “In 1981, we bought a van and travelled Australia for two years,” says Eric. “We headed north to Cairns first because it was winter and it was warm up there, and then we just went visiting all of Australia’s states and territories.” “Our overseas trips took us to China, Japan, Europe, Norway, England, New Zealand and Fiji. Canada and the USA are at the top of our favourites list. We’ve probably gone to 30 or more USA states. We’re attracted by the desert and love Arizona, Utah, New Mexico. We enjoy the East Coast too, places like Florida, Alabama, Louisiana and up the coast to the New England area.” In early 2020, and still living in their large Lake Haven home, the upkeep of the house and garden was starting to weigh heavily on them. “We also realised, if something was to happen to one of us, it was better that we’d already moved

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Administration is a tantalising option for a Liberal State Government Four things happened at the October 12 Central Coast Council meeting, but leadership with open and honest transparency, wasn’t one of them. The meeting went from 6.30pm until 12.46am - more than six hours of politics basically. The Coast has a Council with six Labor councillors (Vincent, Hogan, Matthews, MacGregor, Mehrtens, Sundstrom) holding the balance of power, versus an Opposition of two Independents (Best, McLachlan) and the four Liberals (Pilon, Burke, Marquart, Gale). Of the three other Independents (Greenaway, Holstein, Smith), two often side with Labor (Greenaway, Smith); although Cr Greenaway did vote with the Opposition at this meeting on the confidential item. The lengthy October 12 meeting showed that no matter the extent of the crisis, the ability for the members of the

two opposing groups to put aside their political point scoring and concentrate on working together is nil. The problem for the community is that we have a Labor group in power saying one thing, the Liberaldominated Opposition saying another, and the community doesn’t have enough information yet to know who is telling the truth. What we do know is that Council is facing a huge financial deficit, the size of which is hotly debated, but the publicly acknowledged figure is $89M for last financial year. It also has an immediate cash flow problem and it has found an issue with its processes and accounting practices. The Labor group is saying this cost blow-out is new information. Independent Chris Holstein says he can no longer trust the staff to give the councillors correct information. The Opposition is saying

Council has been spending like drunken sailors from the beginning and haven’t listened to their warnings about this for three years and that this new information only adds to the problem. The public has no detail yet of hinted new information, but it is bad, whatever it is. A Mayoral Minute was given to councillors during the first few minutes of the meeting and it contained explosive information that the Mayor wanted dealt with, there and then, in camera, behind closed doors. The councillors said that they had spent two hours together in briefings before the meeting and it wasn’t fair that this information had not been given to them at that time. The Mayor said that she had kept it secret because she didn’t want it leaked to the media. However, her move backfired, because the majority of councillors agreed with Cr Greg

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Best to defer the item and to deal with it next Monday night, October 19, when an extraordinary meeting will be held to deal with the backlog of items that were deferred from the October 12 meeting. So, now, that information is with the 15 councillors for one week before they debate it. We don’t know what that information is about, but councillors said enough in open forum for us to believe that it will have a significant impact on the business. The mind boggles with the possibilities of what this could be, but the councillors were well aware of legal restraints in talking about it in open debate, so I’m not going to speculate. The matter will come out eventually, whatever it is. Adding to the speculation was the fact that the CEO Gary Murphy was not at the meeting. No explanation was given on the night as to why he wasn’t there, but the agenda included a Notice of Motion calling on

councillors for a vote of no confidence in him. (See separate article) Was he sick, as one councillor said? The official press release issued said that he was on leave. That left the Director of Water and Sewerage, Jamie Loader, in the role of acting CEO and acting chief financial officer (CFO) at the meeting. The council is currently recruiting for a new CFO. The Motion of no confidence failed. Then, finally; some decisions. Council made some decisions aimed at addressing the financial situation. Those decisions are outlined in a press release from Council (see separate article). The major new decision was to either borrow money from internal restricted funds or to get a $100M loan, or maybe both. The Opposition did not agree

with more spending, but they did not put forward alternate solutions. The list of decisions is really about planning to make decisions to rein in the costs. Councillors were invited to be part of the committees making the plans. Cr Troy Marquart said Council couldn’t plan to spend money that they didn’t have. The Minister for Local Government, Shelley Hancock, who will have to give permission for the internal borrowing, is also the Minister to call Council into Administration if she thought that was a better way forward. Going on last night’s performance, surely Administration is a tantalising option for a Liberal State Government which finds its Liberal councillors at Central Coast Council in Opposition and without the numbers to have any real power? Merilyn Vale

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Explosive confidential “staffing matter” deferred On top of Central Coast Council’s financial crisis, more explosive news is yet to come about a confidential “staffing matter”, which Cr Greg Best describes as “an absolute monumental issue that is going to change the future of this Council in every way”. The matter was raised at the October 12 meeting, but deferred until an extraordinary meeting on October 19. No detail of the matter was made public. Councillors refused to deal with the issue which “landed on their desks two minutes ago”, said Cr Best, who moved the deferral. His Motion to defer was seconded by Cr Louise Greenaway who agreed that “the lack of notice about such a significant issue was wrong”. The Mayor defended her decision to hold back the Mayoral Minute until the meeting, saying she did not want the information leaked to the public. She said it had to be dealt with in confidential session because “it is personal matters concerning particular

individuals”. Cr Best replied that he understood the decision that was being offered. “It’s a bit like: what do you want, a gun or a bomb?” he said. “The outcome may be similar, but we need to talk about it and this is no way to do it tonight, [to] just ram it through like this. “We’ve got to take responsibility for this, as has the General Manager, as have the staff and those that have brought this upon the

ratepayers, and skating along on thin ice like we’re doing right now is just unbecoming of a democratic process. It’s shocking,” he said. Cr Kyle MacGregor said that there were strict legal confines around what could be said. “I can confirm that I received the email with this information at 6.46pm from staff [the meeting started at 6.30pm], but given the serious nature of it and the position we’re in, I believe this should be dealt with tonight,” he said.

“It’s particularly challenging to speak about it with the legal constraints, but we’re in charge whether you like it or not, we were voted in by the people to make very difficult and very serious decisions. “Some things can be planned and go for some time and other things might hit you in the face like they did to us on Tuesday, of which we had no knowledge about until it did, and that’s another one we are gagged on and can’t speak about, but we are paid that high sum of

$30,000 to make serious decisions on behalf of the ratepayers, the residents, and our relevant constituencies,” he said. “We cannot run away from our duty and our obligations just because decisions are difficult or because they’re things you do or don’t agree with doesn’t mean you just can’t pull yourself out of it.” Cr Jilly Pilon said she had strong concerns about the legal advice and asked if the matter was discussed tonight would

councillors have appropriate legal advice to make a decision. “After my discussion with you [Mayor] this afternoon, I believe this is a Labor set-up,” she said. The Mayor said she was disappointed that people felt that they needed to defer and she was fearful of what would come of the information in the next week and the circus that would be encountered because the council was not dealing with the matter that night. Sue Murray and Merilyn Vale

Clr Jane Smith - Independent Deputy Mayor Central Coast Council

Yes, we have a financial problem - our focus needs to be on the immediate response and long term recovery On 5 October, the long weekend, each Councillor received a phone call from Council’s CEO calling an urgent meeting for the following day. The news that Councillors received was that Council was in a serious financial situation and faced an immediate and serious liquidity issue. Background: This year has been devastating with drought, bushfire, floods, coastal erosion at Wamberal and North Entrance beaches and the COVID19 pandemic. Council engaged Grant Thornton, a business advisory company, to assist in preparing our 2020/21 budget due to the likely impact of COVID19 on our finances. We have been told that they identified issues that needed further investigation.The CEO engaged DMB Consulting to undertake an independent financial review. This revealed the financial crisis that we are now dealing with. Two previous external financial reviews failed to reveal these problems.They were a PriceWaterhouse Cooper report in 2019 and an Audit that was completed by the NSW Audit Office and finalised in February 2020.

Some Impacts on our Budget: At the end of July Council adopted a budget which is in the order of $800 million. Some of the impacts on our budget: • The cost of amalgamation is estimated at more than $100M • Cost-shifting by the NSW Government costs the Council an estimated $45M per year • COVID19 has impacted Council’s income • Emergency works carried out during natural disasters have cost Council many millions - with those funds still to be recovered

Local Council money is of three types: • Unrestricted funds - funds, including rates, that are used for services delivered by Council

The problem:

The way forward:

At first glance, it looks like money has been spent from external and internal restrictions for other purposes - without approval. This needs more detailed investigation because it suggests that Council has not had enough “unrestricted” funds to cover our expenses.

We need to address the immediate financial crisis, plan for recovery and long term financial sustainability. At the same time, we need to identify the failures in processes and systems, and demand accountability. Clearly there have been failures in financial management and controls for this to have happened. We have failures in monitoring and reporting for this to not have been uncovered before now. At this point we need to get the results of the forensic audit to identify where those failures are. There will be a lot of noise and ugliness in the politics around this – but we can’t be distracted by that. My job as a Councillor is to stay focused on solving the real problem in the best interest of our residents and ratepayers.

How Council is responding to the crisis The immediate response includes; • Daily monitoring of Council’s cash balances • Freezing recruitment • Reducing authority to spend • Freezing all non-essential spending • Reviewing all capital projects • Establishment of Tactical Team to deliver 100day plan. • Establishing a Councillor committee with external expertise • Engaging an independent forensic audit

• External Restrictions - money that must be set aside for a specific purpose • Internal Restrictions - money that Council has set aside for a specific purpose

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At our Council meeting on 12 October, Council resolved to seek additional working capital and to pursue the 100-day plan.

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Calls for TikTok boycott gaining traction on the Coast Schools across the Coast are urging parents and guardians to closely monitor their children’s use of the social media app, TikTok, after a video depicting a man suiciding went viral on the app. The video, which was originally posted via Facebook Live, has been re-posted and shared across various other sites, but has seen the most traffic on TikTok, due to the way the app’s recommendation algorithm formats videos. Worryingly, the company is also struggling to remove the video as some users continue to post and share it, with some creators even sharing it via deceptive means, by hiding the clip within other inconspicuous TikToks. It’s made instances of the video harder to trace and remove, allowing more users to be exposed. It’s also caused global outrage, with families and schools around the world now dealing with the traumatic aftermath of exposure, with some schools now calling for parents and guardians to expunge TikTok from their children’s devices.

And the Coast is no exception, with Mannering Park Public School Principal, Mitchell Welham, one of many local educators backing the call to ditch the app. In a statement posted to the school’s Facebook page, Welham said deleting the app was the only sure fire way to protect children and teens from exposure to the video. “We are urging all parents

and carers to delete TikTok accounts and the app from all home devices, especially children’s or teen’s devices, due to a recent traumatising video that has circulated online. “If your child has been exposed to this video, please contact the school immediately. “The Kids’ Helpline is a toll free number and is available all day and night.

held several Cyber Bullying Forums and was the first to host the e-Safety Commissioner on the Coast in a session at Mingara Recreation Club attended by more than 350 parents, teachers, principals and directors. “We have also hosted nights where every Coast-based NSW police officer who works in a school liaison role and child protection areas joined us to present on the risks and penalties that impact on students” she said. “We are still educating and informing parents of the great risks facing children using the many social media apps targeting children, such as TikTok. “Parents who are unable to monitor and ensure safe “The number is 1800 551 viewing can protect their children by banning apps such 800. “I can’t stress how important as this.” A spokesperson for TikTok it is for families and carers to confirmed that the company follow this advice,” Welham was doubling down on its said. efforts to remove the video. The Central Coast Council of “OurADVERTISEMENT systems have been Parents and Citizens is also calling on parents and carers to automatically detecting and do more to police their flagging these clips for violating children’s use of social media. our policies against content that displays, praises, glorifies CCCP&C President, Sharryn ADVERTISEMENT Brownlee, said the group had or promotes suicide.

“We are banning accounts that repeatedly try to upload clips, and we appreciate our community members who’ve reported content and warned others against watching, engaging, or sharing such videos on any platform out of respect for the person and their family.” Despite those assurances, Brownlee still believes that more needs to be done by the government, social media companies, schools and communities to ensure positive outcomes. “The ability to share TikTok videos across other platforms is of great concern. “Schools across the Central Coast are now running their own events to inform parents of these dangers in partnership with the police and eSafety Commissioner. “The very important role that the media plays in educating the community on the dangers to children cannot be underestimated. “Working in partnership with schools, P&Cs and parents, we,as adults, must ensure that we protect children,” Brownlee said.

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More women should consider standing for Council Central Coast Mayor, Lisa Matthews, has backed calls from Local Government NSW (LGNSW) for more women to consider standing for local government elections in 2021. Cr Matthews said that while women made up 51.6 percent of the Central Coast community, only 40 percent of our councillors were women. Most of the six women on our 15-member Council are from the northern Wards, with Cr Matthews and Cr Jilly Pilon representing The Entrance Ward, Cr Louise Greenaway (Wyong Ward), Cr Jillian Hogan (Budgewoi Ward) and Crs Jane Smith (deputy mayor) and Rebecca Gale (Gosford East Ward). At 40 percent female representation, Central Coast Council is above the state

average of about 31 percent. “It is imperative that women, and particularly young women, have every opportunity to be a representative voice for the community,” Mayor Matthews said. “As a councillor for the past 12 years, I’ve championed gender equality for women of the Coast and getting involved in local government. “However, we need to ensure that women are supported through appropriate mentoring and pathways to enable this to occur,” the Mayor said. LGNSW President, Linda Scott, said women have a lot to offer their communities and urged them to start thinking about running in the 2021 elections. She praised a recent campaign launched by Minister for Local Government, Shelley Hancock, and Minister for

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Women, Bronnie Taylor, aimed at increasing the number of female councillors serving on the state’s 128 councils.

“While we have made steps towards equality in other parts of society, the gender gap in local government is real and

we can do better,” Scott said. The government will provide $100,000 for a series of workshops and programs for potential female candidates. Scott said the campaign was a step in the right direction. “Government at all levels should reflect the communities they represent and the number of women in NSW councils tells us that we have a long way to go,” she said. “Which is why LGNSW welcomes this new state government initiative as part of its efforts to address this. “Some women don’t get involved in council because of the demanding workloads that they are already carrying and a lack of appropriate financial compensation to make it viable. “LGNSW has been calling on the NSW Government to introduced reforms that would

provide superannuation for councillors.” Scott said being a councillor could be a personally rewarding experience. “I first stood for Council because I wanted to make sure my local community continued to be a wonderful place to live,” she said. “I have two sons and I wanted them to grow up in a place that had lots of facilities and parks. “I also wanted a Council that acted on global issues like climate change as well as local issues such as ensuring people had an affordable place to live. “It’s been rewarding to be a part of council and make a difference, and I hope this new campaign will encourage other women to get involved,” Scott said. Terry Collins

Only one incident of note in long weekend blitz NSW Police have praised motorists and skippers for their sensible and safe use of the state’s roads and waterways over the long weekend. From 12.01am on Friday October 2 to 11.59pm on Monday, October 5, officers from the Traffic and Highway Patrol Command were out in force targeting speeding, drink and drug driving, driving while fatigued, mobile phone, helmet and other traffic offences. During the high visibility operation, 85,885 random breath tests were conducted

with 224 people charged for PCA offences. There were 5,679 traffic infringement notices issued, including 3,945 for speeding, 139 for mobile phones and 164 for seatbelt offences. Four people died across the state during the operation. There was only one incident of note on the Coast. Occurring just after 11.30pm on Saturday, October 3, officers stopped a Ford Falcon station wagon on Surf St, Long Jetty, for a random breath test. It’s alleged the driver, a 37-year-old woman, was

unable to produce a licence and subsequent checks revealed she was disqualified from driving until 2024. She underwent a breath test which returned a positive result. The woman was arrested and taken to The Entrance Police Station, where she underwent a breath analysis test that returned a result of 0.342. The Long Jetty woman was issued a Court Attendance Notice for drive with highrange PCA and drive while disqualified. Traffic and Highway Patrol

Commander, Assistant Commissioner, Karen Webb, said that while the number of fatal crashes is less than this time last year, it’s always sad to see lives lost on our roads. “It’s very sad that four people won’t be returning home to their loved ones,” A/Comm Webb said. “While most people were well behaved, it is still disappointing to see that some people chose to ignore road safety warnings and put their own lives and the lives of other road users at risk.” The community stayed water safe over the long weekend

with Marine Area Command also out in force. During a three-day operation targeting boating and personal watercraft safety, more than 1,100 random breath tests and 161 random drug tests were conducted. Police issued 57 infringements for a range of offences, including 10 for lifejacket offences. There were no incidents of note specified for the Coast. Marine Area Commander, Acting Superintendent Joe McNulty, said that the community overall had been

cooperative with police over the long weekend. “We’re always patrolling our waterways to ensure that whether you’re in a boat or just enjoying the water, you’re doing so safely,” A/Supt McNulty said. “There has been a lot of people flocking to the ocean or lakes to cool down and it’s been pleasing to see that, on the whole, people have been wearing life jackets where necessary and responded positively to police.” Dilon Luke

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YOUR VOICE - OUR COAST

October is Mental Health Month - a time to challenge stereotypes and raise awareness about mental health and wellbeing, including thinking about our own needs and encouraging help seeking behaviours when needed.

Ensuring our community’s voice is reflected in our projects and plans is vital to better the region we all love to live, work and play in.

This year’s theme ‘Tune In’ means being present, being aware of what’s happening within you and the world around you. Tune In to your senses and what you can feel. Tune In to your communities, what you can be a part of or where you can help others feel connected. Tune In to stigma, acknowledging how attitudes around mental health can impact people’s ability to live the lives they want. If you feel you need help or someone to talk to, I encourage you to reach out: •

Australian Red Cross – 1800 077 284

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NSW Mental Health Line – 1800 011 511

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The Salvation Army – 13 72 58

NSW Disaster Recovery Chaplaincy Network – www.nswdrcn.org.au

‘Your Voice - Our Coast’ online engagement portal

Consultation with the community never stops and in the last financial year more than 6,000 contributions from our community helped shape 50 projects, plans and strategies.

Our ‘Your Voice - Our Coast’ online portal is where you can provide real input and direction into upcoming projects and initiatives. You can access the platform anytime.

We are currently seeking input on the following projects and plans: • •

Draft Councillor Expenses and Facilities Policy - closes 23 October 2020

Draft Consolidated Environment & Planning Policies - closes 29 October 2020: •

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Council meetings are held twice each month. Full details: centralcost.nsw.gov.au/meetings. Meetings are livestreamed at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/ meeting-support

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Temporary Licensing of a Trade or Business on Open Space Areas Policy Events on Open Space Areas Policy

Tree Vandalism Management Policy Keeping of Animals Policy

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Help shape your community, your region and your future. Check in on opportunities to have your say, visit yourvoiceourcoast.com

Community Participation

Community participation in planning matters is important because it: • creates a shared sense of purpose, direction and understanding of the need to manage growth and change, while preserving local character. • provides an improved process for two-way engagement that recognises and embraces community knowledge, ideas and expertise • contributes to building community confidence in the planning system We have the important responsibility of ensuring decisions we make for and behalf of the community ensure appropriate community input is considered in the process. In the coming weeks a revision of our Community Participation Plan will be available for feedback. To be the first to know, sign up to our weekly Coast Connect e-newsletter. Search ‘enews’ at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au

Climate Action Planning

This year, we have been working with the community to better understand how we can respond to climate change at a local level, and as a region. This understanding is helping us develop a whole-of-community Climate Action Plan that will include actions to respond, adapt and build resilience to the changing risks impacting our community, infrastructure and environment. You can get involved! Tell us about what you’re already doing, and what actions Council can take. By completing our survey, you will also enter in the draw to win an e-Bike. ‘Have Your Say’ by 30 October 2020 at yourvoiceourcoast.com

Council Reviews Budget

Council is working on a 100 Day Plan for recovery that will review all aspects of the Council’s operations. For up-to-date information, search ‘news’ at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au

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Armed robbers sought Police have issued an image of a vehicle believed to be involved in an armed robbery at Chain Valley Bay. About 11.30am on Thursday, September 17, two unknown men, armed with knives, entered a bottle shop on Lloyd Ave. They demanded cash before

one of the men pushed a female employee and fled with cash and cigarettes on an unregistered trail bike. The female employee wasn’t injured. Detectives from Tuggerah Lakes Police District, who are investigating the incident, are

calling on public assistance to locate the vehicle and/or the occupants on that day. The car is described as a dark green Holden Commodore. Police say the drivers are described as both being Caucasian in appearance, aged in their teens, and one male having hazel-coloured eyes. Sue Murray

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Two helicopter rescues from the bush A mountain bike rider was airlifted to hospital on Saturday, October 10, after crashing in Ourimbah State Forest. Rescue crews from Central Coast Volunteer Rescue Squad were called to assist NSW Ambulance paramedics to extricate the rider, who was suffering chest injuries, from the bush. The rider was flown to hospital by the Toll Ambulance Rescue helicopter and reported

Westpac helicopter rescues a motorbike rider who hit a kangaroo

to be in a serious but stable condition. In another rescue, the Westpac helicopter was called to an incident in Onley State Forest at Mt Warrawolong, west of Cooranbong. Emergency services received at call at about 10am on Saturday, October 10, that a motorbike rider had collided with a kangaroo.

Due to the remote location, the helicopter critical care medical team was winched into the location to assist Ambulance Service paramedics treat the 38-year-old rider, who was suffering from shoulder and rib injuries. He was secured into a stretcher and winched aboard the helicopter and flown to John Hunter Hospital, in a stable condition, for further assessment and treatment. Sue Murray

Teenagers arrested following carjacking and pursuit Four men were arrested in Ourimbah on Monday, October 5, following an alleged carjacking in Sydney, which set off almost two days of police and PolAir pursuits through Newcastle and along the M1. The vehicle was finally cornered at police roadblocks at the Palmdale Rd overpass at Ourimbah. Four males, aged 18, 16 and two 19, were taken to Wyong Police Station where they were charged and have since faced court. Police said a 29-year-old woman parked her BMW 428i in The Hills Showground Metro car park at about 8.35am on

Sunday, October 4, when she was approached by a man who told her he had a knife and demanded the keys to her car. The Kellyville woman handed over the keys. She was assaulted when she tried to run away and sustained minor injuries. The man drove away in the BMW. An investigation commenced by detectives attached to The Hills Police Area Command and a description of the car was released. Following inquiries, officers from Newcastle City Police District were patrolling The

Junction area about 9.30pm the same day, when they saw the stolen BMW parked in Kemp St. Police will allege the driver accelerated away and a pursuit was initiated. It was terminated shortly after due to safety concerns. About 10.20pm, officers from Port Stephens-Hunter Police District Proactive Crime Team noticed the vehicle driving west along the New England Highway, Hexham, and followed it into Tarro. With assistance from PolAir, the car was monitored through local streets, before it joined the M1 Motorway, where it was seen travelling south. At about 1am on Monday, the

vehicle stopped at police roadblocks at the Palmdale Rd overpass at Ourimbah. The operation involved police from districts including Newcastle City, Lake Macquarie, Tuggerah Lakes and Brisbane Water, as well as Traffic and Highway Patrol, the Dog Unit and PolAir. The 18-year-old was charged on two counts of police pursuit, not stop, drive at speed; two counts of drive recklessly/ furiously or speed/manner dangerous; driver or rider state false name or home address; two counts of take and drive conveyance without consent of owner; two counts of never licensed person drive vehicle on road; use offensive weapon

to prevent lawful detention; predatory driving; and motor vehicle exceed speed more than 20km/h. Two outstanding warrants for robbery, break and enter and property offences were also executed. A 19-year-old was charged with robbery in company and two counts of be carried in conveyance taken without consent of owner. Police will allege in court that the two men were also involved in a carjacking in the Newcastle suburb of Merewether on Saturday, September 5. The second 19-year-old was charged with be carried in conveyance taken without consent of owner.

Five outstanding warrants for shoplifting, fraud and property offences were also executed. The three men appeared in Newcastle Local Court on Monday, October 5 and were formally refused bail. The man, aged 18, is due to reappear at the same court and the two men, aged 19, will appear at Wyong Local Court on Tuesday, October 6. The 16-year-old was charged with be carried in conveyance taken without consent of owner. He was granted conditional bail to appear in a children’s court on Tuesday, October 13. Sue Murray

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Op Shop targeted by thieves They help raise funds to support lifesaving welfare and outreach programs for children, but now, Save The Children Bateau Bay is asking for the community’s help after their Op Shop was targeted by thieves.

Security footage from the theft

Two males impersonated police officers Police have commenced an investigation after two males impersonated police officers at Gorokan over the long weekend. At about 11pm on Monday, October 5, two unknown males attended a home on Cornwall Ave, announcing themselves to the female occupant as police from a specialist command. The woman allowed the

males entry into the home before they left with three laptops. They drove from the scene in a silver Holden Commodore. Officers attached to Tuggerah Lakes Police District were alerted to the incident and commenced an investigation. As part of their inquiries,

police would like to speak to two males described as being of Caucasian appearance, aged in their early 20s, between 170cm and 180cm tall and with average builds. One of the men is described as having short, dark blond hair and blue eyes. Source: Press release, Oct 7 NSW Police Media

Wyee man arrested over stabbing incident A Wyee man is before the courts after allegedly stabbing another man. At about 1.45pm on Tuesday, October 6, emergency services were called to a home on Earswick Cres at Buttaba, in the Lake Macquarie region, following reports that a man had been seriously injured during a fight. Police were told that a 27-year-old man attended the address and allegedly punched a 47-year-old man multiple

times before stabbing him in the armpit and leaving the scene. Officers attached to Lake Macquarie Police District attended, along with NSW Ambulance paramedics, who treated the man for his injuries. He was taken to John Hunter Hospital for surgery. A short time later, police arrested the 27-year-old on

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At around 2am on Saturday, October 3, the shop’s charity garden was ransacked by a man and woman with several pots and plants stolen. Robyn Thompson is the Op Shop Store Manager and said staff and volunteers were devastated by the theft. “Almost all our plants were donated by volunteers who also planted out the garden, so this is pretty heartbreaking for

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us. “It was a beautiful garden that a lot of selfless effort went into, so to have someone come in and just rip the plants out for whatever reason is just hard to stomach,” Thompson said. Fortunately, the shop’s

security system captured the pair in the act. While an investigation is underway, Thompson said an outpouring of support from communities across the Coast had given staff and volunteers comfort. “After posting about what happened on social media, we have received a stream of messages of support. “The community shares in our anger, but what has been truly beautiful has just been all the kind words and generous offers to donate plants to replace what’s been lost. “It’s been a real silver lining for us.” Dilon Luke

Disqualified driver charged with several offences Police have charged a man following a pursuit at Lake Munmorah. At about 5.30pm on Friday, October 10, Traffic and Highway Patrol Command officers were conducting speed enforcement duties on the Pacific Hwy, when they detected a northbound silver Volkswagen Golf allegedly travelling at 114km/h in a marked 80km/h zone. Police activated warning lights and signalled for the vehicle to stop, however, the Volkswagen failed to stop. Officers initiated a pursuit but

terminated it due to safety concerns. A short time later, the Golf was observed colliding with a Kia Sportage on Kanangra Dve. The male driver of Kia and his passengers were uninjured in the crash. The driver of the Volkswagen exited the car and fled into nearby bushland. A search was conducted, and the driver, a 25-year old man, was located and arrested. He was taken to Wyong

Hospital for mandatory blood and urine testing before being transferred to Wyong Police Station, where he was charged with five offences, including: Drive motor vehicle during disqualification period; Drive recklessly/furiously or speed/ manner dangerous; Negligent driving; Police pursuit - not stop - drive recklessly; and, Class A m/v exceed speed > 30 km/h He was refused bail and will appear in Newcastle Bail Court. Source: Press release, Oct 10 NSW Police Media

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Injured passenger Woy Woy to airlifted from Umina access Woy Woy businesses north of A long-standing issue preventing get A rescue helicopter to was called Dunban and McMasters Rds have disabled access to The Pavilion at to Umina Oval in the early hours ‘premium grade’ been included in a “business fibre Woy Woy could finally come to an of October 2 to airlift to hospital zone”, which will allow them end after representatives from both a passenger injured in a motor fibre internet access to internet speeds of up to Deepwater Plaza and The Pavilion vehicle accident on Patonga Rd, Woy Woy to get access to ‘premium grade’ fibre internet

952 megabits per second. First of big four banks leaves the Peninsula The ANZ will be the first of the big four banks to abandon the Peninsula when it closes its Woy Woy branch on Wednesday, November 11.

Pat is named Senior Volunteer of the Year Umina Beach resident Ms Pat Guild has been named Senior Volunteer of the Year for the Central Coast region in the 2020 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards.

Disabled access to come to The Pavilion after 15 years

Woy Woy businesses north have met to discuss possible Pearl Beach. of Dunban and McMasters Rds have been included in a “business fibre zone”, which

will allow them Umina access torestaurant seeks Rotary helps Umina surf club speeds of up to 952 through pandemic internet permission for takeaway kiosk megabits per second. The area extends south of

The Rotary Club of Woy WoyMcMasters has Rd, A between UminaOceanrestaurant has sought Beach Rd and Trafalgar Ave as far as Gallipoli Ave, to include the from Central Coast donated $1000 to Umina Beach permission Alma Ave light industrial area, Woy Surf Life Saving Club to help it Public Council to themake alterations and Woy South School and council works depot. through the coronavirus pandemic. additions to provide a takeaway The business fibre zones were announced by NBN Co kiosk. on September 22 as part of its Corporate Plan 2021. “NBN Co will invest up to $700 million in a multi-faceted package of initiatives over the next three years to support business innovation,” the company stated in a media release on September 23. “The centerpiece of this package is the creation of up to 240 business fibre zones nationally.

Paul Sharpe awarded surf club Wicks defends need for life membership St Huberts bridge barrier project Umina Surf Life Saving Club has awarded Mr Paul Sharpe life membership to honour more than 40 years with the club.

Member for Robertson MsSOURCE: Lucy Media release, 28 Sept 2020 Lucy Wicks, Member for Robertson Wicks has defended the need for the $900,000 St Huberts Island bridge barrier project, but has recognised resident concerns about the design.

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An apparent agreement between them brings to an end a 15-year impasse, which arose after a private building certifier failed to ensure that disabled access to OCTOBER 2020 The9 Pavilion was available from adjacent carpark, and Council staff failed to intervene resolve the issue. Coast Community This left a ramp from the shop level to the street without any safe means for people in wheelchairs to access the carpark for 15 years, and vice versa, due to high kerb and guttering. Representatives of both Deepwater Plaza’s manager Dexus and of owners of The Pavilion have

said that agreements are being and happy journey between the finalised to improve accessibility two premises,” Mr Korani said. between the Deepwater Plaza car “Everyone is excited and park and The Pavilion. optimistic for construction to The required works are begin.” expected to start soon, with plans Speaking on behalf of Dexus, to include a new zebra crossing Deepwater Plaza centre manager between the two premises, as well Ms Marcelle Proper confirmed as the gutter being levelled for there had been discussions wheelchair and mobility devices to between the two parties. “Both parties are working access the Pavilion’s pavement. An additional access point for through possible solutions to shopping trolleys and wheelchairs improve pedestrian access and within the carpark has also beenREAL safety between the two buildings INDEPENDENT LOCAL WEEKLYinNEWS a timely manner.” discussed. Speaking on behalf of The She said they were “finalising Pavilion owners, Mr Aron Korani the agreements to improve said this focuses had been a subject of accessibility between the to News on news specifically relating frustration for many years and he Deepwater Plaza car park and The was happy to finally see some Pavilion”. “The required works should positive change to meet the needs of the community. commence shortly.” “We couldn’t be happier with SOURCE: Media statement, 10 Sep 2020 the outcome and look forward to Aron Korani, LIV Realty working with Deepwater Plaza in Media statement, 10 Sep 2020 the coming days and weeks and Marcelle Proper, Dexus Group providing the public with a safe

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During the tenure of the Administrator, the Forum page was full of demands that a representative Council be put in place to reflect the will of ratepayers and return us to the state of perfection that prevailed before the previous councils were removed from office. We now have had three years of representative government, and what is the result, an $89M deficit disaster that we ratepayers will have to stump up for, for years to come. (Chronicle, Oct 7, page 1) I don’t suggest that the Administrator was perfect, as I was critical of him on numerous occasions, but the staggering incompetence of the Council does lead to second thoughts about the powers entrusted to councils and to the degree of surveillance exercised at the state level to protect us from mismanagement. First, it is obvious that the prime responsibility for the debacle has to be borne by the CEO. In six months under his eye, the deficit has blown out from $41M to a mind-boggling $89M, without any explanation. If he was not aware of what was happening, he is clearly not competent for his job and should go.

FORUM If he was aware and did not alert Council, he is clearly too irresponsible for the post and should go. The departure of four Chief Financial Officers on his watch should surely have raised some questions about what was happening, particularly if, as it now seems, there were significant financial irregularities being sanctioned by the administration. I should think that there is a clear case for dismissal for failure to carry out duties, and the sooner the better. That said, the ultimate burden lies with the Council and with the individual councillors who allowed this situation to develop. “We didn’t know” and “nobody told us” does not suffice as excuses. It is Council’s job to know how its affairs are being handled and to take ultimate responsibility for directing the work of its staff and ensuring that Council resources are properly managed. With the abysmal failure confronting us, we should be lobbying the Minister for removal of the Council from office without delay, and it is my intention to write directly to the Office of Local Government

in this vein. I urge every ratepayer in the region to take this step as well, so that the Minister is made fully aware of the depth of our concern, as without that, it is highly probable that nothing will happen. In fairness, I must admit that Councillor Best has made several attempts to shine a light on the Council’s financial situation but has been stymied by the opposition of other councillors. The basis for this opposition should be exposed, so that blame can be properly sheeted home. One possible explanation is that too many of our councillors have too many outside interests to allow them enough time for the job they are supposed to be doing for us. However, our full-time, highly paid Mayor does not seem to have been any better informed than councillors who, at least, have the cover that the Council is only a part-time job. Email, Oct 9 Bruce Hyland, Woy Woy EDITOR’S NOTE: In a report to Central Coast Council’s meeting on October 12, CEO Gary Murphy said that since the merger of Wyong and Gosford council, there has been two not four ongoing Chief Financial Officers. He said two internal staff members temporarily acted in this role when the position was unfilled.

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The State Government will appoint Central Coast members of the NSW The heirs of Edith Hargraves could owners an independent fifinancial expert Nurses and Midwives’ Association be the rightful The Australian of Men’sland Shed in THIS ISSUE contains 54 articles - Read more news items for this issue at www.peninsulanews.info Association has supported the and a human resources adviser to (NSWNMA) gathered outside front of the beachfront houses at health and wellbeing of older 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 men for over 20 years, an act of look into Central Coast Council’s Gosford Hospital on October 8 to The North Entrance. kindness local, Ross Murray, has received firsthand. fifinances after the Council express their anger at the State See page 4 announced on October 6 that it Government’s virtual wage freeze

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The Australian Men’s Shed Association has supported the health and wellbeing of older men for over 20 years, an act of kindness local, Ross Murray, has received firsthand.

Greater demand for rental properties on the Central Coast has caused prices to increase and vacancies to fall.

Labor MPs and welfare organisations are calling for more social housing projects on the For artist Coast Catherine O’Donnell, Central Coast, with Shelter taking the major honour in the reporting there are 1300 Gosfordmore Art Prize,than among “so deserving and talented people on socialmany housing artists” was amazing. waiting See page 17

Boaties frustrated by long-term Mountain communities demand The State Government will berths appoint an independent freeloading on Gosford better NBN connectivity

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financial expert and a human resources adviser to Boatlookowner Hernan Rotto finances of Member into Central Coast Council’s after the for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, The State Government will Council announced October 6Coast that it was in serious Tascott is calling ononCentral and Senator Deborah O’Neill have appoint an independent financial trouble and faces immediate issue”. with Mangrove Mountain expert and a human resources Council to look into“an boats whichliquidity he joined page 9 to demand better internet adviser to look into Central Coast says are illegally moored long term Continued residents at visitor berths on the Brisbane connectivity for the area. Council’s finances after the Council It was a busy long weekend Water at Gosford. announced on October 6 that it was across the Central Coast as

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Secretary, Judith Kiejda, said members were shocked by the decision, having campaigned against the freeze for the past six months. Kiejda said the outcome was

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Good decisions come from the civil interchange of ideas I must protest at the comments made by Councillors McLachlan and Marquart, (Chronicle September 30, page 6) during the debate on Councillor Greenway’s Motion against on-line abuse. Cr Marquart voted against the Motion, firstly because his own workplace had been vandalised, and secondly, because he would never use social media. I interpret this to mean that as he had been the victim of a crime, he wouldn’t support any effort to prevent other crimes. His use or non-use of social media is irrelevant. He cannot be unaware of the influence of social media both for good and ill in today’s IT society. Cr McLachlan’s comments that incitement to violence was already illegal, so he wouldn’t

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vote for a Motion that reiterated its illegality, defies logic. How disappointing was his image that if you put your head up, that you were, by that fact alone, a target. Is he equating his being a local government councillor to that of a defender of a medieval castle during the Wars of the Roses or that of an infantry man in the trenches of World War I? Is this really how Cr McLachlan sees his public service role?

I believe that most people see a councillor as listening to the people in their ward, helping ratepayers in their interactions with council and explaining council’s decisions, and in all ways doing their best to improve the Central Coast. The worn-out ‘heat in the kitchen’ comment by Cr McLachlan is so old that I thought it had died the death it deserved. What is not deserved or acceptable is any action that undermines the ability of our elected representatives to communicate with each other, with the Council staff, and with their electorate. Good decisions come from the civil interchange of ideas motivated by a genuine desire to benefit the community. Fortunately, a majority of councillors agree.

It’s beyond belief how Central Coast Council has amassed such a massive deficit of about $89M in such a short time that they have been in office. (Chronicle, Oct 7, page 1) This deficit is even after considering the amount of growth we have experienced

FORUM and how new development pays the way. Hopefully, the Office of Local Government will take over from this lot before we are broke. It’s a pity that the Council elections were postponed for

Former Wyong Shire residents, especially those who didn’t support the amalgamation delivered to us, can rightfully feel aggrieved by the latest budget blowout to about $89M in the red. When Wyong Shire Council was dragged into this unpopular amalgamation, its balance sheet was $20M in the black. Councillors had done the hard yards with special rate rises and our residents bore that pain. So, how have we been rewarded? Well, residents of former Gosford City Council have had no rate rise yet. The State Government only provided $10M instead of the promised $20M, as they used the monies to support their re-election bid, and the amalgamation may

Email, Oct 7 Peter Killen, Kanwal

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FORUM end up costing Council, that is us, about $100M by the time it’s finished aligning all systems. Lake Macquarie sees virtually no funding or attention. Because of the backlog of major infrastructure projects that required urgent attention in the Gosford City Council area, there has been little to no funding left for other discretionary works around the Central Coast. Add to that more severe natural disasters due to climate change and more State Government costshifting while capping Council’s ability to raise revenue, and the sad fact is that we, the residents, lose. We lose again and again, our services, road infrastructure, drainage, boat ramps, new shared pathways, Mannering Park has

had a small extension in the past 10 years and can’t even make it on the list, and the list goes on and on. If it is at all possible to deamalgamate, I for one, would vote for it in a heartbeat. The reason Wyong Shire Council was established as a break away from the Erina Shire was because it was felt that this area did not receive either the attention or monies it deserved. Doesn’t that still ring true! We see everything geared to Gosford and the South with very little attention paid to our wants, needs or desires in the north, let alone the far north, except to expand housing and businesses on environmentally sensitive lands and no vision for anything else. Email, Oct 11 Sue Wynn, Mannering Park Wyong Shire Councillor 2008-12

Parents forced to pay to watch their children play

Parents of junior rugby league players as far and wide as Doyalson in the north and Umina in the south were charged an admission fee to watch their own children play grand finals.

12 months due to COVID-19 as it can only get worse. Also, let’s not forget the selfish wage increase that the councillors took when times were bad. It’s unbelievable.

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Last season, they were charged $6 per person, this year that impost jumped to $10, with an added $2 booking fee for division one games. Needless to say, parents of junior players are the lifeblood of the game. These are the code’s ultimate volunteers and without them rugby league has no tomorrow.

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A player’s mum and dad were slugged $22 to watch the last game of the season last Sunday. Not much of a thank you for ferrying their budding champion to and from training twice a week and to games all over the Central Coast throughout winter. I understand that there are costs involved for the Central Coast District Junior Rugby League in overseeing the big weekend. Surely, a game built on working class roots maintains

enough of its 1908 ethos to filter down spare change from the National Rugby League level, via the NSW Rugby League, to cover the costs of junior grand finals. Given the income generated by the top tier of the game over many decades, much of which has allegedly been squandered by a greedy and bloated hierarchy, it’s an outrage that parents are forced in the first place to pay to watch their children play, but to then markedly increase the fee in the face of the Covid recession, that is a disgrace. Email, Oct 7 Andrew Stark, East Gosford

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An art experience unlike anything the Coast’s seen before From hula hooping classes to penis making, if you’ve been to The Entrance Gallery at all this October, you’ll have noticed something’s a little different. Since the start of the month, the gallery has been home to The NadRad, an art experience unlike anything the Coast’s seen before. Spearheaded by local artist collective and NFP, The Crud Muffins Inc., with support from guest artists, Central Coast Council and Gosford Regional Gallery, The NadRad has delivered a range of whimsical and skill-diverse workshops after transforming the gallery into a vibrant, new world exhibition. From futuristic blacklight life drawing in Disrobed Deities, to risqué felt working in Phallus Palace, NadRad has locals standing at attention. Natika Newing-Stern is a founding member of The Crud Muffins, the collective’s Public Relations Officer, and is the self appointed high priestess of silly scribbles. She said the goal of NadRad was to get people excited about art again.

Flower crown making workshops have also proven popular

“The NadRad actually started from all us of making art together. “It’s the name we’ve given the world we’ve created that reflects the positivity and joy we all feel when making art. “We want as many people as possible to experience The NadRad and be inspired to be creative.

“You don’t need any experience or to have gone to a fancy art school. “Art is for everyone after all.” And it seems The Crud Muffin’s quirky offering is having the desired effect, with their out of the box program helping attract first time gallery goers and workshoppers in droves.

Whether it’s because they’ve successfully unshackled fine arts from the general public’s often hoity-toity perceptions or because locals just want to make a dick out of felt (the first Phallus Palace workshop was so successful that they had to hold more), one thing’s for sure, there’s an audience willing to go down the rabbit

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hole in search of The NadRad. “We had 150 people come in over the opening weekend and since then, interest has only grown. “Yes, some of what we do is a little bit silly, but I think that’s part of the reason why our takeover program has been so popular. “It’s enticing and disarming.

“People know they don’t have to be an artist to enjoy and participate in what we do, and I think that’s really resonating,” Newing-Stern said. And with more fun stuff like Bob Ross style water painting and Blokes in the Buff life drawing on offer up until the 25th, there’s still plenty for curious locals to discover. For The Crud Muffins, the takeover is also a big step towards their goal of establishing a fully fledged NadRad creative hub somewhere on the Coast. “We came into this after running The NadRad at music festivals, so this was very much a dress rehearsal of sorts for us to see what does and doesn’t work in a fixed space. “We have loved this opportunity and believe that The NadRad is just the thing that the Coast needs to support creative play and collaboration,” Newing-Stern said. For the full The NadRad program visit The Crud Muffins Facebook page or simply pop into the gallery to learn more. Workshop spaces are limited, bookings are essential. Dilon Luke

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Giant Snow Monkey seen bathing in the lake From page 1 A Pete Rush driftwood and sea grass sculpture has appeared at Long Jetty. Residents of Long Jetty awoke on Wednesday morning to find a giant Snow Monkey bathing in the lake not far from the suburb’s namesake. From the mythical and prehistoric to the everyday, the Wamberal artist’s animal sculptures have captured the imagination of people around the Coast since they began popping up around beaches in May. Made entirely from natural materials, the pieces have captivated the country, but until this week there’s never been one located within the former Wyong Shire. But for Rush there’s no bias, with the artist simply following the materials which usually serve as the inspiration for his imaginative constructs. “I go where the materials are, so when a friend who lives at Long Jetty told me about the sea grass there, I got curious,” Rush explained. After spending some time observing the foreshore, Rush said the sea grass and its unique

properties once dried, piqued his interest. “I kept thinking to myself this stuff (bleached sea grass) looks like snow. “The really dried out stuff also made this hard shell-like substance that was kind of like pavlova. “I was fascinated. “It made me want to make something with snow and with the regular grass looking like hair, one thing led to another and I made Snow Monkey.” Incorporating sticks, paperbark and both dried and freshly washed up sea grass, Snow Monkey cuts a mesmerizing figure on the horizon and is already attracting hundreds of curious locals to the foreshore, and for Rush the public response to his works continues to be a source of inspiration and wonder. “When I started making the sculptures it was just on a whim. “I’m actually a painter, but when COVID-19 hit, I figured that no one was going to be buying paintings, so I just took some time for myself and was on the beach one day when I saw some weed that looked like a horse’s tail.

“I ended up building this little horse out of driftwood and weed and other beachgoers just kept coming up to me to say how much they liked it. “That really encouraged me to keep going,” Rush said. And keep going he did, with his imaginative creations getting bigger, taller and longer, with Snow Monkey his 27th piece. “I’m constantly amazed at the pleasure they (sculptures) bring to people. “It’s really just a bunch of sticks, so it’s amazing to see. “Someone said to me recently that seeing them is like ‘a little bit of magic on my morning walk’ and I really like that. “It just drives home what I’m doing.” When asked if northerners could be seeing more of his work in their neck of the woods, Rush hinted that he’s not quite done with Long Jetty’s unique sea grass. “When I was making Snow Monkey I kept thinking that the grass would be perfect for emu feathers, so I might make a couple of emus around the lake at some point.” Dilon Luke

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5:30 Today [s] 6:00 Headline News [s] 8:30 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 9:00 Today Extra [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 12:00 The Masked Singer USA (PG) 12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 Program To Be Advised 1:00 9Honey - Every Day Kitchen 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 1:10 Our State On A Plate (PG) [s] 2:30 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 1:40 The Block: Upstairs Week (PG) 3:30 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 4:00 Everyday Gourmet With 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] Justine Schofield [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] (PG) [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 7:30 The Block: Upstairs Week (PG) 6:00 WIN News [s] [s] – Shelley and Scotty drop by 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] to see the upstairs layouts and 7:30 The Bachelorette Australia design choices. (PG) [s] 8:30 The Masked Singer USA (PG) 8:40 Australian Crime Stories: 9:30 Bull: The Good One (M v) [s] Bodies Of Evidence (M v) [s] 10:30 Bull: When The Rain Comes 9:50 Murder Calls: Margaret Tobin (M) [s] (M v) [s] 10:50 NINE News Late [s] 11:30 WIN’s All Australian News [s] 11:20 New Amsterdam (M) [s] 12:30 The Project (PG) [s] 12:10 Dr Christian Jessen Will See 1:30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) [s] You Now (M n) [s] 2:30 Home Shopping 1:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 4:30 CBS This Morning [s] 1:30 Home Shopping 6:00 Headline News [s] 5:30 Today [s] 8:30 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 9:00 Today Extra [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 1:00 Program To Be Advised 12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 Desperate Housewives (PG) 2:30 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:00 The Block: Upstairs Week (PG) 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 4:00 Everyday Gourmet With 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] Justine Schofield [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful 6:00 NINE News [s] (PG) [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 Paramedics (PG) [s] – Carina 5:00 10 News First [s] and Doddsy battle traffic to save 6:00 WIN News [s] a child. Taz and Amanda have 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] a hair-raising encounter with a 7:30 The Bachelorette Australia (PG) [s] dog bite victim. 8:30 Gogglebox (M l) [s] 8:30 Kings Cross ER (PG) [s] 9:30 Program To Be Advised 9:30 A&E After Dark: 10:00 This Is Us: Episode 1 (M mp,l) [s] So Long, Marianne (M) [s] 10:30 NINE News Late [s] 11:00 Law & Order: Criminal Intent: 11:00 This Is Us: Light And Shadows (M) [s] Bright Boy (M v) [s] 12:00 WIN’s All Australian News [s] 12:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 1:00 The Project (PG) [s] 12:50 Garden Gurus Moments [s] 2:00 The Late Show (PG) [s] 1:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 3:00 Home Shopping 1:30 Home Shopping 6:00 Headline News [s] 5:30 Today [s] 8:30 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 9:00 Today Extra (PG) [s] 12:00 Supercars: Bathurst 1000 Day 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 1 *Live* [s] 12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 1:00 My Way [s] 1:30 Guy Sebastian - The Man The 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] Music (PG) [s] 7:30 The Living Room (PG) [s] – 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] The Living Room helps a small4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] town boxing gym bring physical 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] and mental strength to the local 6:00 NINE News [s] community. 7:00 NRL: 1st Preliminary Final: 8:30 The Graham Norton Show (M) Melbourne Storm v Canberra [s] – Join the hilarious and Raiders *Live* From Suncorp cheeky Graham Norton as he Stadium [s] 9:45 NRL: Post Match [s] chats with Ewan McGregor, 10:30 Movie: “The Mechanic” Miley Cyrus, Ashley Banjo, (MA15+) (’11) – Follows an elite Shirley Ballas and Frank hit man as he teaches his trade Skinner. to an apprentice who has a 9:30 Have You Been Paying connection to one of his Attention? (M) [s] previous victims. Stars: Jason 10:30 Program To Be Advised Statham, Ben Foster 11:00 WIN’s All Australian News [s] 12:30 World’s Wildest Flights (M) [s] 12:00 The Project (PG) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping 1:00 The Late Show (PG) [s] 4:30 The Avengers (PG) [s] 2:00 Home Shopping

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5:00 CGTN English News 5:15 NHK World English News 5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:05 Dian Fossey - Secrets In The Mist (M) 3:00 Dateline 3:30 Insight: 15 Minutes Later 4:30 Hidden Algeria (PG) (In English/ French) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Walking Britain’s Roman Roads: Ermine Street (PG) 8:30 Australia Come Fly With Me (M) 9:30 The Good Fight: The Gang Is Satirized And Doesn’t Like It (MA15+) 10:35 SBS World News Late 11:05 24 Hours In Emergency: The Unknown (M l) 12:05 Movie: “Pop Aye” (M l,s) (’17) Stars: Penpak Sirikul, Thaneth Warakulnukroh (In Thai) 5:00 CGTN English News 5:15 NHK World English News 5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 The Twinning Reaction (PG) 3:05 Beasts And The Pharaohs (PG) 4:00 Great British Railway Journeys (PG) 4:30 Hidden Algeria (PG) (In English/ French) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Michael Mosley - Queen Victoria’s Slum: The Slum Finds Its Voice (PG) 8:35 Fargo: Raddoppiario/ The Pretend War (MA15+) 10:50 SBS World News 11:20 24 Hours In Police Custody: Left For Dead (M d,l,v) 12:15 Safe Harbour (M l,v) (In English/ Arabic) 4:25 Great British Railway Journeys (PG) 5:00 CGTN English News 5:15 NHK World English News 5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 The Point 3:00 NITV News: Nula 3:30 Hidden Restaurants With Michel Roux Jnr 4:30 Hidden Algeria (PG) (In English/ French) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Secrets Unearthed: Westminster Palace (PG) 8:30 The World’s Most Extraordinary Homes (PG) 9:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M) 10:30 SBS World News Late 11:00 Celebrity Mastermind 12:05 8 Days (M l,v) (In German) 3:55 Full Frontal With Samantha Bee (M s) 4:25 Great British Railway Journeys: Ayr To Paisley (PG)

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

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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] 12:30 12:00 Seven’s Horse Racing: Randwick: The Everest, Caulfield: Caulfield Cup [s] 2:00 5:00 Seven News At 5 [s] 5:30 Border Security - Australia’s 2:10 3:30 Front Line (PG) [s] 4:00 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Program To Be Advised 9:00 Movie: “War For The Planet Of The Apes” (M v) (’17) – After the 5:30 6:00 apes suffer unimaginable losses, Caesar wrestles with his 7:00 darker instincts and begins his own mythic quest to avenge his kind. Stars: Andy Serkis, Woody 9:45 Harrelson, Steve Zahn, Karin 10:30 Konoval, Amiah Miller, Terry Notary, Ty Olsson, Michael 12:30 Adamthwaite, Toby Kebbell 1:30 12:00 Criminal Minds - Beyond 2:00 Borders: Blowback (M v) [s] 5:30 1:00 Home Shopping

Global Roaming [s] 6:00 Weekend Today [s] 6:30 Today Extra - Saturday [s] 7:00 Rivals [s] 7:30 NRL: Women’s Premiership: 8:00 Dragons v Warriors *Live* From 8:30 ANZ Stadium [s] 9Honey - Every Day Kitchen 9:00 The Block: Upstairs Week (PG) 11:00 The Garden Gurus [s] 6:00 NRL: Women’s Premiership: Roosters v Broncos *Live* From 7:00 7:30 ANZ Stadium [s] 9:40 Getaway [s] NINE News Saturday [s] NRL: 2nd Preliminary Final: Penrith Panthers v South Sydney Rabbitohs *Live* From ANZ Stadium [s] NRL: Post Match [s] Movie: “Shaft” (MA15+) (’00) Stars: Samuel L Jackson World’s Wildest Weather (M) 10:40 The Garden Gurus [s] Home Shopping 11:30 Wesley Impact [s] 12:30

Reel Action [s] 5:00 CGTN English News Entertainment Tonight [s] 5:15 NHK World English News Which Car (PG) [s] 5:30 Worldwatch – Deutsche Welle What’s Up Down Under [s] English News 6:00 Worldwatch My Market Kitchen [s] Continues Taste Of Australia With 1:00 PBS Newshour Hayden Quinn [s] 2:00 Mission Galapagos: Cauldron Studio 10 Saturday (PG) [s] Of Life/ Secrets Of The Deep/ Supercars: Bathurst 1000 Day Final Frontier 2 *Live* [s] 5:00 Great British Railway 10 News First [s] Journeys: Inverness To Bondi Rescue (PG) [s] Plockton (PG) Ambulance Australia (PG) [s] 5:35 Hitler’s World: Ambulance UK: The Night Shift The Post War Plan (PG) (PG) [s] – Tonight we gain 6:30 SBS World News insight into the staff in the 7:35 Trains That Changed The nerve-centre control room on World (PG) night shift, when amongst the 8:30 Portillo’s Greatest Railway thousands of calls received, Journeys: Railways And they also have to contend with Tourism (PG) hoax calls and run-away 9:30 Movie: “The Odyssey” (M) (’16) patients. Stars: Armand Assante, Greta Law & Order: SVU: Scacchi (In French) Blackout (M v) [s] 11:45 8 Days (M l,v) (In German) Bull: The Good One (M v) [s] 3:25 Wasted! The Story Of Food Home Shopping Waste (M l)

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 [s] 11:30 Songs Of Praise [s] 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] 12:30 Landline [s] 1:30 Gardening Australia [s] 2:30 Secrets Of The Museum [s] 3:30 Victoria: Uneasy Lies The Head That Wears The Crown (PG) [s] 4:30 The Mix [s] 5:00 Antiques Roadshow [s] 6:00 Australia Remastered [s] 7:00 ABC News Sunday [s] 7:40 Restoration Australia [s] 8:40 Grantchester (PG) [s] 9:30 Doc Martin (PG) [s] 10:15 Killing Eve: I Have A Thing About Bathrooms (MA15+) [s] 11:00 Silent Witness (MA15+) [s] 12:00 Doctor Who PG) [s] 5:00 Insiders [s]

6:00 6:00 Home Shopping 7:00 7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] 10:00 The Morning Show - Weekend 10:00 11:00 12:00 House Of Wellness [s] 1:00 1:00 Movie: “The Iron Giant” (PG) (’99) – A young boy befriends a giant robot from outer space 3:30 that a paranoid government agent wants to destroy. Stars: 4:00 Jennifer Aniston, Harry Connick 5:00 Jr., Vin Diesel, James Gammon, 5:30 Cloris Leachman, Christopher 6:00 McDonald, John Mahoney, Eli 7:00 Marienthal, M. Emmet Walsh, Jack Angel 3:00 Gold Coast Medical (PG) [s] 4:00 Better Homes And Gardens 5:00 Seven News At 5 [s] 8:30 5:30 Sydney Weekender [s] 9:30 6:00 Seven News [s] 10:30 7:00 World’s Most Extreme Airports (PG) [s] 11:30 8:30 Program To Be Advised 11:30 Autopsy USA: 12:20 Patrick Swayze (M) [s] 1:10 12:30 Home Shopping

6:00 Global Roaming [s] 7:30 Weekend Today [s] 8:00 Sports Sunday (PG) [s] Sunday Footy Show (PG) [s] Netball: Suncorp Super Netball: 6:30 7:30 Grand Final: Vixens v TBA *Live* From Nissan Arena [s] Customs (PG) [s] The Block: Upstairs Week (PG) NINE News: First At Five [s] RBT: Spiked Drink (PG) [s] 8:30 NINE News Sunday [s] The Block: Upstairs Reveal (PG) [s] – It’s judgement day for the upstairs rooms. Who will take home the $10,000 for their creative design and layout choices? 9:30 60 Minutes (PG) [s] NINE News Late [s] See No Evil: The Good Samaritan (M) [s] Born To Kill? Class Of Evil (MA15+) [s] 10:30 Grand Hotel (M v) [s] 11:30 Rivals [s]

5:00 CGTN English News Religious Programs [s] 5:15 NHK World English News Fishing Australia [s] Supercars: Bathurst 1000 Day 5:30 Worldwatch – Deutsche Welle English News 6:00 France 24 3 *Live* [s] English News 6:30 Worldwatch The Sunday Project (PG) [s] Junior Masterchef [s] – The Continues contestants enter the Master1:00 Speedweek chef kitchen and scream with 3:00 Motor Sport: delight as they notice a giantAndalucia Rally 2020 sized mystery box but no judges 3:30 Cycling: in sight. Liege-Bastogne-Liege 2020 FBI: Studio Gangster (M v) [s] – 5:35 Hitler’s World: When a US attorney is found The Post War Plan dead steps away from the body 6:30 SBS World News of a private escort, the team 7:30 Ancient Superstructures: must piece together what Petra, The Desert Rose (PG) connected the two seemingly 8:30 Jumbo Jet: 50 Years In The random victims. Sky (Part 1 And 2) FBI: Legacy (M v) [s] – The 10:15 American Animals (MA15+) probe into the hijacking of a 12:20 Trump’s Showdown (PG) truck filled with armour-piercing 2:30 Trump’s Fortress America ammunition leads the FBI to (PG) (In English/ Spanish) believe that a violent terrorist is 3:05 Why Did I Go Mad? (M) back from the dead. 4:05 Great British Railway The Sunday Project (PG) [s] Journeys: Dumbarton To Blue Bloods: Trust (M v) [s] Tyndrum (PG)

6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 10:00 Landline [s] 11:00 Grand Designs Australia (PG) 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] 1:00 Gruen (PG) [s] 1:35 Squinters (M l,d,s) [s] 2:00 Parliament Question Time [s] 3:10 ABC News Afternoons [s] 4:10 Think Tank (PG) [s] 5:10 Grand Designs Australia (PG) 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 [s] 8:00 Australian Story: To Catch A Stalker (Part 2) [s] 8:30 Four Corners [s] 9:15 Media Watch [s] 9:35 Q&A (PG) [s] 10:40 ABC Late News [s] 11:10 Big Weather (And How To Survive It) [s] 12:05 Silent Witness: Discovery (Part 1) (MA15+) [s] 1:10 Doctor Who (PG) [s] 4:30 The Drum [s]

5:30 6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 9:00 The Morning Show (PG) [s] 11:30 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Movie: “The Wrong Teacher” 12:00 (M) (’18) – Successful teacher 1:00 1:30 and author Charlotte Hansen 3:00 has a one-night stand with a younger man, Chris. She later 4:00 finds out that he is 18-years-old 5:00 6:00 and a student at her high 7:00 school. Stars: Jessica Morris, 7:30 Jason-Shane Scott 2:00 Autopsy USA: Steve McQueen (M) [s] 3:00 The Chase UK (PG) [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 8:40 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 9:40 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 10:10 7:30 Program To Be Advised 8:40 The Rookie: Impact (M v) [s] 11:10 9:40 The Rookie: 12:05 The Night General (M v) [s] 1:00 10:40 The Latest Seven News [s] 11:30 Chicago Fire: Buckle Up (M) [s] 1:30 4:00 12:30 Home Shopping

Today [s] Today Extra [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] Ellen (PG) [s] Getaway [s] The Block (PG) [s] Tipping Point [s] NINE’s Afternoon News [s] Millionaire Hot Seat [s] NINE News [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] The Block: Hallway Week (PG) [s] – Teams are pushed to the edge as they have to finish off the interiors of their houses. Yes, it’s hell week. RBT: Melton’s Finest/ Sleepy Driver (PG) [s] NINE News Late [s] 100% Footy (M) [s] Lethal Weapon: There Will Be Bud (MA15+) [s] Tipping Point [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] Home Shopping Easy Eats [s]

6:00 8:30 12:00 1:00 2:00 2:30 3:30 4:00

6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 10:00 Four Corners [s] 10:45 Living With Fire [s] 11:00 Grand Designs Australia (PG) 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] 1:00 The Split (M l) [s] 2:00 Parliament Question Time [s] 3:10 ABC News Afternoons [s] 4:10 Think Tank (PG) [s] 5:10 Grand Designs Australia (PG) 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 [s] 8:00 Outback Ringer (PG) [s] 8:30 Big Weather (And How To Survive It) [s] 9:30 The Upside Of Downs (M l) [s] 10:30 ABC Late News [s] 11:00 Q&A [s] 12:05 Silent Witness: Discovery (Part 2) (MA15+) [s] 1:10 Doctor Who (PG) [s] 3:25 rage (MA15+) [s] 4:30 The Drum [s] 5:30 7.30 [s]

6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show (PG) [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Movie: “Social Media Murders” (M) (’19) – A young woman commits murder to keep her classmates’ social media careers under her thumb. After killing a popular friend, she turns her sights on a new girl, but the girl’s mother suspects the truth. Stars: Avaah Blackwell, Morgan Taylor Campbell 2:00 Autopsy USA: Bob Marley (M) 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 7:30 Program To Be Advised 8:40 Program To Be Advised 11:00 The Latest Seven News [s] 11:30 Blindspot: I Come To Sleigh (M v) [s] 12:30 Home Shopping

5:30 Today [s] 9:00 Today Extra [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 Desperate Housewives (PG) 2:00 The Block (PG) [s] 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 The Block: Hallway Week (PG) 8:40 The Trump Show: The Experiment (PG) [s] 9:50 Bluff City Law: Need To Know (M) [s] – Emerson’s mother, General Virginia Howe, arrives in town with a life-or-death case she wants Sydney and Elijah to take. 10:50 NINE News Late [s] 11:20 The First 48: Game Over/ Long Walk Home (M v) [s] 12:10 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 1:05 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping

6:00 8:30 12:00 2:00 3:30 4:00

Saturday 17 October

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 Grantchester (PG) [s] 1:15 Father Brown (PG) [s] 2:00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery (PG) [s] 2:35 Big Weather (And How To Survive It) [s] 3:30 Escape From The City: Mission Beach Queensland: The Capeses [s] 4:30 Landline [s] 5:00 Australian Story [s] 5:30 Midsomer Murders: Written In The Stars (PG) [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 Victoria: Uneasy Lies The Head That Wears The Crown (PG) [s] 8:20 The Split (PG) [s] 9:20 Endeavour: Ride (M v) [s] 10:50 Poldark (PG) [s] 11:50 rage Guest Programmer (MA15+) [s]

Sunday 18 October

SBS (C30)

Monday 19 October

NINE (C81/80)

Tuesday 20 October

ABC (C20/21)

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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)

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

5:00 6:00 6:30 7:30 8:40 9:40 10:10 11:10 12:10 1:00 4:30

4:30 5:00 6:00 6:30 7:30

9:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 1:00 2:00 4:30

Headline News [s] 5:00 CGTN English News Studio 10 (PG) [s] 5:15 NHK World English News Dr Phil (PG) [s] 5:30 Worldwatch Program To Be Advised 2:00 Cruising With Jane Entertainment Tonight [s] McDonald: The Baltic (PG) Judge Judy (PG) [s] 2:50 Alex Polizzi Chef For Hire Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 4:00 Great British Railway The Bold And The Beautiful Journeys: (PG) [s] Invergordon To John o’Groats 10 News First [s] 4:35 The Supervet (PG) WIN News [s] 5:30 Letters And Numbers The Project (PG) [s] 6:00 Mastermind Australia Junior Masterchef [s] 6:30 SBS World News Have You Been Paying 7:30 Great House Revival Attention? (M) [s] – Have our 8:30 24 Hours In Emergency: contestants been paying Leap Of Faith (M) attention? 9:25 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Drunk History Australia Countdown (PG) (MA15+) [s] 10:20 SBS World News Late The Montreal Comedy 10:50 DNA (M) Festival: The Montreal Comedy (In Danish/ Polish/ English) Festival Offensive (M l,s) [s] 11:30 The Killing (M) (In Danish) The Project (PG) [s] 3:45 Full Frontal With Samantha The Late Show (PG) [s] Bee (M s) Home Shopping 4:10 Great British Railway CBS This Morning [s] Journeys: Oban To Corrour Headline News [s] Studio 10 (PG) [s] Dr Phil (PG) [s] Program To Be Advised Good Chef Bad Chef [s] Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield [s] The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 10 News First [s] WIN News [s] The Project (PG) [s] Junior Masterchef [s] – Morgan Hipworth from Bistro Morgan reveals that in today’s challenge, contestants will be creating their own doughnut topping and fillings. Ambulance Australia (M) [s] NCIS: Judge, Jury (M v) [s] WIN’s All Australian News [s] The Project (PG) [s] The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) [s] Home Shopping CBS This Morning [s]

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

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CGTN English News NHK World English News Worldwatch PBS Newshour Destination Flavour China Bitesize 2:05 Cruising With Jane McDonald: Cuba (PG) 2:55 Secrets Of The Bermuda Triangle (PG) 3:50 Who Do You Think You Are? Fearne Cotton (PG) 4:55 Great British Railway Journeys: London Paddington To Warminster 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Every Family Has A Secret (M) 8:30 Insight (M) 9:30 Dateline 10:00 The Feed 10:30 SBS World News Late 11:00 Cardinal (MA15+) 11:50 The Killing (M) (In Danish)

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

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0418 493 388 benefits@nswja.org.au

Tuggerah Lakes Toastmasters’ Club

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

0410 238 022

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.

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,

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seminars, markets & fund raisers.

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Volunteering Central Coast

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

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Wyong Neighbourhood Centre

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

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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

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Wyong Uniting Church Weekly Sunday service 9am Bible Study group 62 Watanobbi Rd, Wyong 4352 1528

We are a 12 step fellowship like AA. Meets every Sat at 7pm on the Central Coast Contact for further details

0473 631 439

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Central Coast Asbestos Diseases Support Group

Support for those suffering with asbestos diseases and others interested in asbestos issues. You are not alone, meet with others who can share their experiences. Bring a family member or friend. 1pm at Ourimbah RSL on forth Wed of each month. Maree 0419 418 190

Alcoholics Anonymous - Someone cares. Thurs - 12.30pm, Progress Hall Henry Parry & Wells Street East Gosford 4323 3890

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

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MUSIC

The Lakes Church

Coastal a Cappella

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

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

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HEALTH GROUPS

POLITICAL GROUPS

Better Hearing Australia

Labor Party Ourimbah/ Narara Branch

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

Discussion/action community Issues – 3 levels of Government Function Room, Grange Hotel, Wyoming 7.30pm 1st. Monday

4351 0450

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

Wyong Probus Club

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

4352 3692

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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

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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

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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

Central Coast Greens

Biz Plus Networking Association

Kyle.macgregor@hotmail.com

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

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PROBUS CLUBS Tuggerah Combined Probus Club

4353 5515

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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

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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

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SATO - KAI KARATE - DO Toukley Dojo 7th. Dan Shihan Master Instructor.

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

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Central Coast Tenants’ Advice and Advocacy Service

0410 309 494

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

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

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

Canton Beach Sports Club Lawn Bowls

Come and join us at Canton Beach Sports Club, every Tues 9:30am. Never played before, don’t worry, all levels welcome. Free coaching available. go on, give us a call on 0415 210 536 for Chris, or 0409 292 086 for Lorraine.

VENUE HIRE

Central Coast Wetlands

– Pioneer Dairy Renowned for nature photography Central Coast Wetlands is located Grow your photographic in Tuggerah. We have several skills in all genres. buildings for hire. Monthly Competition. They would be suitable for 2nd Fri 7pm CWA Hall Long Jetty weddings, seminars, markets theentrance.myphotoclub.com.au & fund raisers.

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OUT&ABOUT Page 24 David McClelland received the 2020 annual Kevin Faulks Award 14 October 2020

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David McClelland has been awarded the 2020 annual Kevin Faulks Award by Wyong Regional Chamber of Commerce, in recognition of his many years of service and individual contribution to the business community.

Wyong Chamber President, Matthew Lusted (left), David McClelland, and Past President, Kevin Gregory, at the award presentation

McClelland, of Bishop Collins Chartered Accountants, have been members of the Chamber since 1996, and he has worked closely with the Chamber Board over many years advocating to develop and improve the local business community and in turn the local economy.

For more than 10 years, along with his team, McClelland has overseen the annual audit of the Chamber. Personally, McClelland also has many years of service to not-for-profit organisations on the Central Coast and NSW, including Rotary and the University of Newcastle. Chamber President, Matthew Lusted, said David McClelland’s contribution to the Chamber and the Northern Growth Corridor’s Business Community has been outstanding. “His leadership in business and the wider community has seen Bishop Collins Chartered

Accountants flourish as a local business, and the organisations that use their service also continue to thrive as they follow his lead in giving back locally,” Lusted said. McClelland was presented with the 2020 Kevin Faulks Award at the Chamber’s September Breakfast meeting by the Chamber Board and Past President, Kevin Gregory “On behalf of our members we thank him for his many years’ of service and we wish him well in his retirement,” Gregory said. Sue Murray

Turned on its head theatre experience at The Art House The ghost light at The Art House has officially been switched off, with the cultural hub’s first shows in seven months taking place over the weekend. Bouncing back with a totally reimagined trip to the theatre, The Art House held the first two showings of its new Stage Door Cabaret Sessions series on October 9 and 10. Set to feature an array of performances from renowned artists that call the Coast home, Art House Executive Director, Anne-Marie Heath, said the new series was all about having fun and enjoying a new kind of live entertainment experience.

“Everything you know about coming to the theatre is the opposite - first, enter through the stage door to our pop-up bar in the loading dock. “See behind the scenes as our backstage guests, for a different perspective of theatre. “To top it all off, you’ll be led to your private (socially distanced) table, sitting on The Art House stage to enjoy a night of musical cabaret from some of our most talented local artists. “We want this evening to remind you of the magic of the performing arts, and to support the national treasures that call the Central Coast home.

“Rest assured we are Covid safe with social distancing, contactless and cashless initiatives in place,” Heath said. Starting off with a 90s themed bang, Terrigal’s Greg Gould was the first feature artist of the series and performed sets from his world charting 90s duets album ‘1998’, with support from renowned Musical Director, Andrew Worboys, and internationally acclaimed Vocalist, Melanie Lewin. Having performed at The Art House’s 2016 opening, for Gould performing at its reopening was bittersweet. “I was honoured to be invited to perform then as I am now, but it was also a very emotional

moment. “Seeing The Art House, this world class venue, closed for seven months and hearing from Anne-Marie about how hard it’s been for her team had me choked up. “Not just for The Art House but for the industry in general. “COVID-19 really has robbed us of so much,” Gould said. As an artist, Gould has also felt the strain of the pandemic, with his shows over the weekend being his first chance to perform numbers from 1998 to a live audience. “I released 1998 in April, but until last weekend, I hadn’t had the pleasure of performing it.

“It’s my debut album so that really felt terrible, but I took solace in the fact that I got to go through this tough time here on the Coast. “I’ve gotten to travel the world with my music, but the Coast will always be where I call home.” On the series itself, Gould applauded The Art House team for their bold step back into the world of live entertainment. “I loved every moment of it (performing) and I think the series is such a clever way to bring back live shows. “The punters all loved the turned on its head theatre experience and so did I.

“It was lovely to be performing to an intimate home crowd and with both shows sold out, I think that’s a testament to the fact that locals are itching for live entertainment,” Gould said. With four more acts set to appear over the coming weeks as part of the series, Gould is now imploring locals to support this unique initiative. “Anne-Marie and her team have worked so hard to get this series up and running. “There are so many more hurdles to running an event now, so please support them.” Dilon Luke

BOOK REVIEW

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Anxious People Author: Fredrik Backman Publisher: Penguin

The very beginning of this book states, “This story is about a lot of things, but mostly about idiots.” I know what an idiot is, but just so I was clear, I looked it up thinking maybe the word had been morphed in recent times to become something else (like sick now means good). However, just as I thought, it means a stupid person. I felt like an idiot for looking it up. I am going to try to summarise Anxious People without sounding like an idiot (which is not easy because this is a strange book). In a small Swedish town there is a failed bank robbery, but the robber isn’t trying to get millions of kronor – this robber only wants six thousand five hundred, a specific sum of money for a specific reason. Not being a seasoned criminal, the bank robber picks the wrong bank. While escaping they run into an apartment building and right into an open house inspection. The people viewing the apartment are a rag tag bunch who seem to have a lot of baggage. Along the way there are the keystone cops that

appear to bumble through the investigation trying to uncover what exactly has happened before the special investigative team from Stockholm are dispatched, “… being a Stockholmer was more a state of mind than a description of geographic origin. Not all idiots are Stockholmers, but all Stockholmers are idiots, as people said at the police station. Which was obviously extremely

unfair. Because it’s possible to stop being an idiot, but you can’t stop being a Stockholmer.” Interspersed with the robbery and the police interviews is the story of a man jumping off a bridge ten years earlier. Someone tried to save him but failed. Later a young lady tries to jump off the same bridge, but she is saved.

The beginning of the book gripped me. The writing was witty and touching. Then the police interviews began, and I started to get annoyed. The people being interviewed were rude and obnoxious. I started to detest the characters, and when that happens a book is lost to me. But I persisted, and I am glad I did. When I thought the story was going one way it changed direction and really grabbed my attention. It was full of hope and compassion and humanity. Fredrik Backman wrote “A Man Called Ove”, which was great! This is the forth book of his that I have read and each time I am hoping to get another “A Man Called Ove”, and although the stories are good they never touched me as much as that story did. But this one came close. There are some really great insights in this book that will make you think, one I particularly liked, “The truth, of course is that if people were as happy as they look on the Internet, they wouldn’t spend so much damn time on the Internet, because no one who’s having a really good day spends half of it taking pictures of themselves.” And that is why I have very few pictures on the internet. Kim Reardon The Reluctant Book Critic

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EDUCATION & SCIENCE

Down in the Garden: Home with Hibiscus

CHERALYN DARCEY

As summer returns to the Coast, so do the hibiscus! We have a bit of a love affair with this tropical looking blossom as any balmy evening walk through our suburbs will affirm. Flowering time is early spring to the end of autumn, so they make a wonderful addition for summer-long colour. I’ve noticed Coast gardens with hibiscus as high as their homes along with hedges of this plant that have obviously fenced yards for years.

Hibiscus History Members of the Malvaceae family, the actual origin of the beautiful hibiscus is not really known. The problem with botany is that we have naturalised plants throughout history as we have travelled, mixed cultures and then hybridised them to suit our needs. These days there are over 300 species of Hibiscus. They decorate Hawaiian shirts, are featured in every mid last century surf movie and if you like a beach house theme, you probably have something embellished with either a frangipani or a hibiscus. The popular ‘garden hibiscus’ (Hibiscus rosasinensis) used in all this imagery however, probably came from China and then made its way to Japan and through to the Pacific Islands and beyond. Hibiscus rosa-sinensis are also known by the common names of Chinese Hibiscus, China Rose, Hawaiian Hibiscus, Rose Mallow, Shoe Flower and Shoeblack Plant.

Growing Hibiscus This easy to grow Garden Hibiscus will usually flower perennially and can attain a height of up to 10 metres in the wild in favourable conditions. They can be planted and trained to become a gorgeous hedge and make a lovely standard shrub in a varying size depending on the cultivar. Colours range from singular colours of whites, reds, yellows, oranges, pinks, purples, blues, browns and stunning multi-colour combinations of all the fore-mentioned. Your hibiscus needs at least six hours of full sun every day and they like it warm but not too hot – this is why they like living here on the Coast, as long as you position them well. What they don’t like is wet feet so be careful to plant in a free-draining soil and do not over water. They like a constant even watering as needed to keep soil just moist rather than drying out and then being drenched. Hibiscus are one of the hungrier plants of the

garden and will need feeding every month with a liquid fertiliser (Seasol is a good suggestion) as per instruction of the mixture you choose. They benefit from a layer of worm castings dug into the surrounding soil, a sprinkling of coffee grounds is good too at times. There are hibiscus-specific and time-release fertilisers available as well but whatever you use, never feed dry soil as it will burn the delicate roots. When transplanting a hibiscus seedling or plant into your garden, the number one rule is to never remove the soil from the root ball and the second is - don’t stick it straight into position unless the original position was very similar. If your hibiscus came from a garden centre it has probably been in a shade house and also been a bit stressed from transportation. Introduce it slowly from semi shade into the full sun slowly by leaving it in its pot and moving it to its final destination over the course of a couple of weeks. Pruning your Hibiscus plant will encourage a more vigorous bushy growth, and this means, more flowers. You can also remove growth in areas that you don’t want as you may like a certain shape, size or a tidier look. You can lightly prune your hibiscus on the Coast in February but save the hard pruning for September. (You can do it this week!). Never remove more than a third of the branches unless you have a very ill or struggling weedy looking plant. In this case you can prune down to around 60cm above the soil level. Usually you would prune back leaving two or three nodes on each branch and make the cut on the diagonal, slanting towards the ground and about 1cm above the first node you leave. Your healthy cuttings can then be propagated by trimming to just below a leaf node and having a length of around 15cm. Dip in a hormone rooting solution or honey and plant in a pot with a mixture of 50 per cent perlite and 50 per cent quality potting mix. Keep damp and place in a warm, sunny, sheltered spot.

Hibiscus Help Hibiscus are rather hardy but like all plants they can still succumb to pests, disease and negative environmental factors. Hibiscus are susceptible to aphids, ants, mites and thrips and these should be dealt with using an organic pesticide containing neem oil or pyrethrum. Some diseases that are common to hibiscus are ‘Hibiscus Wilt’. This is usually fatal – it can be recognised by leaves that wilt and then turn a dark colour.

Try giving it a light watering (don’t overwater), fine misting of water each day, providing some bright shade and that’s it. Leave leaves on plant, don’t prune, transplant or feed. Leaf Fungus with its black spots looks horrible but is completely harmless – it’s usually caused by water sitting on the leaves for too long after dew or rain – the leaves will fall off eventually and new ones will grow. Dieback usually occurs when a break happens in a stem or branch and bacteria or fungus enters the plant. Cut away affected areas of the plant and seal the cuts with grafting wax. Ensure that fallen flowers are quickly removed from plant bases and composted as these encourage pests and diseases. Hibiscus Faith and Folklore The Hindi deities Lord Ganesh and Kali are both honoured with gifts of red hibiscus because they are favoured and symbolic in their stories. We all know how slippery hibiscus blossoms are on paths. Well in the Polynesian Islands it is believed that the earth once was only two huge islands floating on one great ocean and the reason we now have lots of islands and continents is because the earth slipped on a fallen hibiscus blossom and the islands shattered into the pieces they are today. Throughout Polynesia and Hawaii if someone is looking for a new lover, they wear a red hibiscus behind their right ear and if they are in a relationship, they wear it over their left ear. They are known as ‘Shoe Flower’ in Jamaica where the juice is used to polish shoes and the flowers have also been made into a dye to

Hibiscus Happy Hair Oil

One of my home garden creations that I would like to share with you is Happy Hair Oil! Hibiscus oil is said to help stimulate hair growth and regrowth along with helping to support scalp health as it is very high in amino acids and vitamin C. You will need 12 small or 6 large hibiscus flowers 10 hibiscus leaves 250ml coconut oil

Wash the hibiscus flowers and leaves and then leave to dry complete. Using either a mortar and pestle, herb grinder or food processer, grind into a paste.

In a double boiler, melt the coconut oil slowly over a medium heat. Remove from the heat and stir in the hibiscus paste. Pour into a sterilized glass jar and let cool before closing with lid. Leave for 24 hours before using. Keep in the fridge for up to a year and in a dark, cool cupboard for up to six months. While hair is dry, massage a couple of tablespoons into the scalp and work through to the ends of the hair. Leave on for 15 mins for oily hair/scalp and up to an hour for very dry or damaged hair/scalp. Then, wash hair as normal.

blacken hair throughout history in China, India, the Middle East and Portugal. In ‘The Victorian Language of Flowers’ they mean peace, happiness, beauty and desire.

Delicious Nutritious Flower Food Yes, Hibiscus is edible! Hibiscus flowers can be used to flavour all sorts of foods and teas created from the dried petals are divine. In China the leaves are lightly steamed and eaten as we would cook spinach or silver beet. This is also a plant widely used in herbal medicine for lowering blood pressure and blood sugar, skin health, heart health, bronchial issues, fighting the effects of cancer and in gallbladder disease. But a note of caution – you must seek the advice of a registered herbal practitioner and never self-medicate. It is not recommended for those with low blood pressure, about to undergo surgery, pregnant and lactating women and should be used with caution if diabetes is present. It should not be consumed close to taking any preparation containing paracetamol as it slows the release rate of the drug from your body.

Gorgeous Floral Cocktails Over the past few years, a growing trend is to pour glasses of champagne and similar bubbles over a wild hibiscus flower bud that has been preserved in syrup. As the red blossom unfurls its petals and delicious flavour into the champers, or any drink, it creates a lovely cocktail with an added raspberry and rhubarb note. Although Garden Hibiscus can be used, the commercial ‘Wild Hibiscus in Syrup’ can be purchased and is created from the plants known as Wild Hibiscus or Rosella Flower, Hibiscus heterophyllus and Hibiscus Sabdariffa. Upcoming Gardening Events 9th October: Birdscape your Garden Workshop. Kariong Eco Garden www.cen.org.au 14th October: Green Living online: Composting webinar www.centralcoast.nsw.gov.au All days: Edogawa Commemorative Gardens has reopened www.centralcoast.nsw.gov.au Cheralyn Darcey is a gardening author, community garden coordinator and along with Pete Little, hosts ‘The Gardening Gang’ 8am every Saturday on Coast FM. Send your gardening events and news to: gardeningcentralcoast@gmail.com

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Business & Property Business NSW welcomes Budget

Business NSW Central Coast has praised the Budget, which it says is focused on supporting businesses to hire new staff, and putting money back into the pockets of business owners, to turbo charge the economy as it recovers from the ravages of COVID -19. “This Budget will be warmly supported by the Central Coast business community as we look forward to a more optimistic operating environment in coming months,” Regional Director, Paula Martin, said. “A suite of job creation and investment measures has been announced, including investment incentives, an

apprentice and trainee subsidy, a wage rebate for employers hiring young people, business tax concessions and ongoing financial support until the unemployment rate reaches 6 per cent. “The focus on job creation and investment is the right one for these times.” Martin said the budget was about supporting existing employment and creating incentives for business owners to take on additional staff and to get young people off welfare. “Individual personal cuts are always a welcome measure as it means more money in the pockets of workingAustralians,” she said. “Temporary full expensing, allowing any business with turnover up to $5B to deduct

the full cost of eligible depreciable assets, will provide a massive boost, delivering $26.7B in business tax relief. “More importantly it will incentivise investment, bringing forward economic activity to support our recovery. “The cost of improvements to existing eligible depreciable assets made during this time can also be fully deducted, allowing business owners to make the improvements they need to their operations. “The signature piece of the job creation strategy is the JobMaker Hiring Credit which will be available to employers for each new job they create over the next 12 months where they hire an eligible young person. “In addition, the Boosting

Apprenticeships Wage Subsidy will support up to 100,000 new apprentices and trainees. “This will pay a 50 per cent wage subsidy, up to a cap of $7,000 per quarter, for commencing apprentices and trainees at businesses of all sizes, in all industries and locations. “The Government will also allow companies with turnover of up to $5B to offset losses against previous profits on which tax has been paid to generate a refund. “Loss carry-back will be available to around one million companies that employ up to 8.8 million workers, putting more money back into the pockets of business owners. “Around 20,000 small to medium businesses will be

able to access up to 10 small business tax concessions for the first time, providing tax relief and reducing red tape so they can concentrate on running their business. “More than $250M will be invested through a Regional Tourism Recovery Package to provide jobs and support for regional economies. “It is also particularly pleasing to see a renewed focus on the manufacturing sector, with the Government establishing a $1.3B fund to enable coinvestment with Australia’s world leading manufacturers. “This will help these businesses achieve scale, commercialise their world leading research and connect to international markets. “The cost of energy also

remains a key barrier for business expansion and the Government will unlock vast gas reserves to support the manufacturing sector and ensure affordable and reliable gas. “These reforms will also create an Australian Gas Hub, with more competitive and transparent prices, deliver an efficient pipeline and transportation market, and empower gas customers with greater choice. “In the most of extreme of circumstances, Business NSW is pleased to see that the Government has focused on a business led recovery.” Source: Media release, Oct 7 Business NSW Central Coast

Far too many Australians left behind in the Budget Federal Member for Shortland, Pat Conroy, says that while there were some positives in the Federal Budget announced on October 6, there is no plan for social housing, cheaper and cleaner energy or anything to address the crisis in aged care. “Considering how much debt our nation is going into, it is extremely disappointing how many Australians will be left behind,” he said. “For months Labor has been calling on the Government to

develop a comprehensive jobs strategy to outline how they plan on creating well paid, secure jobs into the future to get people back into the workforce. “The 2020-2021 Budget was the perfect opportunity for them to outline their vision. “Under this Budget, we will go into $1.7T of debt.” However, Conroy conceded some positives and welcomed tax cuts for low and middle income earners, asset writeoffs and tax offsets for businesses, and increasing the number of subsidised

psychology sessions that a patient can have. “Aged and disability pensioners will receive two $250 payments, one in December and one in March 2021, which comes after the Government’s decision not to index the pension until at least March 2021. “However, given how much debt we will be in, it leaves far too many Australians behind,” Conroy said. “The Government’s new JobMaker Hiring Credit will exclude 928,000 people aged over 35 currently on

unemployment benefits. “These people have mortgages and families who depend on them working. “During this crisis, they may have lost their job through no fault of their own or may be out of work in March, when JobKeeper ends. “If they’re not already on it, they will go on JobSeeker, which will soon return to $40 a day, and they will be going to job interviews where employers are incentivised to hire someone younger than them. “This is just cruel,” Conroy

said. “They are not the only ones left behind in this Budget, there’s not much in it for women, including no plan for childcare and no new funding for frontline service providers to support women escaping domestic violence.” “There is no plan for social housing, cheaper and cleaner energy, or anything to address the crisis in aged care,” Conroy said. Sue Murray Federal Member for Shortland, Pat Conroy

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Important needs in our local community overlooked in Budget Federal Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, says that what is disturbing about the Federal Budget announced on October 7, is that so many needs that are important in our local community have been overlooked, despite the size of the deficit and the resulting debt. “There have been no major infrastructure projects for the region funded in the Budget, which is extremely disappointing, as the Central Coast has been consistently overlooked under this Government,” she said. “Some additional funding for local roads has been announced

and again I will be pushing to make sure the northern suburbs of the Coast get their fair share of this funding.” McBride said the budget offered no proper jobs plan. “Many people are fearful of what the future will bring as support through Jobseeker and JobKeeper is wound back and there is little of substance to take its place,” she said. “While Jobmaker will provide some support for businesses taking on younger Jobseeker recipients, everyone aged over 35 will be excluded. “In a competitive job market on the Coast, with an older population and 20 job seekers for every vacancy as of August 2020, too many people will be

left behind.” McBride said that Labor had been pushing for investment in manufacturing for years and Labor’s plan for manufacturing was outlined by Opposition Leader, Anthony Albanese, in the Budget Reply on October 8. “The Government has promised investment in food manufacturing which is an important industry on the Coast and I will be pushing to make sure that we get our fair share,” she said. “There are clear winners and losers in this Budget and I was very disappointed not to see greater investment in social housing, home care packages for older people, more support for carers, and plans for

affordable childcare and early childhood education. “We need greater investment in repairing existing social housing and building new social housing. “Better access to social housing would provide homes closer to where people work, and greater security for older woman at risk of homelessness and families escaping domestic violence. “Even though 23,000 new home care packages for older Australians, over four years, is welcome, it will not substantially reduce the current waiting list of over 100,000, or be of much comfort to the more than 1,220 older people waiting on the Coast.

“Also, carers have faced greater responsibilities and costs during the pandemic as formal support has fallen away, but they have received very little by way of additional support. “The additional $500 over six months announced in the Budget, less than $20 a week, is not enough to meet the extra costs that they have faced during the pandemic.” McBride said there was no plan to make childcare and early childhood education affordable for all families. “The cost of childcare is a barrier to greater workforce participation for many people, particularly women,” she said. Sue Murray

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Senator for NSW, Ian Molan, representing Dobell

Senator for NSW, representing Dobell, Ian Molan, said the MorrisonMcCormack Government would continue supporting job creating, economy boosting infrastructure, as part of the Economic Recovery Plan for Australia, rebuilding the economy to secure Dobell’s future.

He said the Government would invest an additional $2B for a new road safety program nationwide which will support upgrades. “Improving road safety in Dobell is a core priority for the Government and that’s why this additional investment builds on the $500M we are already delivering for targeted

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road safety works,” Molan said. “Our community led recovery plan empowers local governments nationwide to deliver roads and community infrastructure through an additional $1B for the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program.” Central Coast Council will receive $26,102,704 through

the Financial Assistant Grant Program to build shovel ready local priorities, supporting local jobs and local business. “This investment, together with the new Road Safety Program will support around 10,000 jobs over the life of the projects and I look forward to locals in Dobell benefitting from the local procurement this

investment brings,” Molan said. He said the Government’s record $110B transport infrastructure program and $3.5B rolling water infrastructure fund would support local jobs and businesses at the time it is needed most. Sue Murray

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Social media marketers win national awards Missing Link Social Media at Tuggerah has been lauded for its social and digital marketing prowess with two winning achievements in October. The business was selected as the ABA100 Winner for Marketing Excellence at The Australian Business Awards 2020, announced on October 8. Now in their 15th year, The Australian Business Awards acknowledge and honour the achievements of high performing organisations which implement world class business initiatives and develop innovative products and services both nationally and internationally. At the Australia & New

Zealand Social Media Marketing Awards 2020, also announced on October 8, Missing Link Social was a finalist in four categories. They are Best Social Media Agency of the Year, Best Small Social Media Agency, Best Social Good Campaign and Best Use of Facebook. This follows on from last year’s finalist title at the same awards for Best Small Social Media Agency of the Year. Perry Henderson, Director and Head of Strategy, is the millennial mastermind of Missing Link Social Media and leads of team of six, based in the Mariners’ Centre of Excellence in Tuggerah. “We are ecstatic with these award wins, largely to be

recognised by the industry and our peers for the incredible work our team puts in and delivers to our clients,” Henderson said. “2020 has been a hard year for so many, including ourselves, and more than half of our clients had to pause their current campaigns at the onset of the pandemic. “We get to do what we each love every day, helping businesses tell their story and grow, and we’re fostering a strong culture of innovation, and that’s exciting to be part of. “With these awards, we feel we are flying the flag for agencies doing big things out of regional centres,” Henderson said.

Development Applications and Consents Development Applications

The following Development applications are notified for public comment and are available for inspection at Central Coast Council offices in Gosford and Wyong between 8.30am and 5.00pm and online at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au

Written submissions close: 6 November 2020

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The company was founded in 2012, with Henderson starting from his mother’s apartment in Terrigal when he was 24 years old. Eight years on, the agency has now fast tracked to be regarded as one of the country’s top social media agencies, with clients including Central Coast Council, the ACCOR hotel chain, Central Coast Mariners, Thursday Plantation, AAA Auto in Europe and Jim’s Mowing in Australia, New Zealand and Canada. Perry Henderson

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Support program for struggling small business Small business owners feeling overwhelmed by the impact of the coronavirus have been offered a lifeline, with Beyond Blue launching a new initiative to support their mental health. Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Kate Carnell, has praised the free online training course to help small business advisers provide mental health support to small business owners impacted by the COVID crisis. “Beyond Blue, with the help of partners Xero and Go1, is once again taking a lead role in supporting the small business community at a time when they

need it most,” Carnell said. “There has never been a tougher time to be in business and the psychological distress caused by this pandemic cannot be underestimated. “Given that small business loans are often secured against the family home, the stakes are incredibly high, and that is understandably taking a huge toll on small business owners’ mental health. “Beyond Blue is responding to the needs of small businesses by providing evidence based training to trusted advisers who small business owners often turn to in times of crisis. “Equally, small business advisers are in a good position to notice if their client is

struggling to cope. “This free online course offers small business advisers information about what signs to look out for, how to start a conversation with a client they’re worried about and how to connect small business owners to appropriate support. “It equips advisers with the tools and confidence they need to play a crucial support role that goes beyond financial advice.” The Beyond Blue Support Service is available 24/7 on 1300 22 4636 or at beyondblue. org.au/get-support. Source: Press release, Sep 29 Kate Carnell, Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise

Written submissions close: 13 November 2020

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5 Lot Torrens Title Industrial Subdivision Applicant Fiducia Group. 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.

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A Stirring Change: Spring Cleansing The water and air temperature in the pod are neutral to skin temperature so you can barely feel the water against your skin. Most people prefer to float in total darkness and silence, creating a sensation that is often described as floating in space. 3. Why do people typically choose to take your programs?

GEORGIA LIENEMANN This is the last in our Spring Cleansing and Self Care series and we’re chatting to Amanda Reid from local business Central Coast Float in Blackwall. 1. Tell us a little bit about the philosophy behind your business We opened our wellness centre almost 5 years ago. We were intrigued with floating after hearing Joe Rogan talk repeatedly about the mental and physical benefits and declaring that he thinks float tanks are one of the most incredible pieces of equipment for self-help and introspective thought that you could ever find. Our mission is to provide our community with affordable relief from physical and mental stress, while providing a relaxation experience like no other. 2. What kind of cleansing programs do you offer? What is your main focus? Our unique spa offers Floatation Therapy, Infrared Sauna, and Massage Therapy. Our main focus is floatation therapy. With just one floatation therapy session you will experience deep physical and mental relaxation. Floating in Epsom Salt reduces stress, lifts mood, and gives a boost to the nervous and muscular-skeletal system. While you float, your breathing, heart rate, and brain waves slow down, inducing a peaceful, meditative state of mind on the verge of being awake and asleep, while maintaining a level of alertness. Our float tanks contain 1000 litres of water and 600kg of food grade Epsom Salt. The water is heated to skin temperature (35°C) and is denser than the dead sea, meaning floating is effortless. A normal floatation therapy session lasts 1hr. For the first 10 min, relaxing music is played, then it slowly starts to fade out and all you can hear is your heartbeat and your breathing. You have the option to keep the music playing for the duration of your float.

Our customers come to us for a broad range of reasons including: • Pain relief • Relieve muscular aches and pain • Relief from stress and anxiety • PTSD • Skin disorder including eczema and psoriasis • Migraines • Aid fertility treatment • Sensory disorder and ADHD • Sleep 4. What are the health benefits associated with saunas? Saunas provides the ultimate detox, boost your immune system and improve circulation. Sauna sessions promote good health by aiding detoxification, reducing inflammation, improving the appearance of your skin and increasing endurance and performance. During a session, your heart rate increases pumping fresh blood and oxygen to every cell in your body. The increased blood flow to your muscles removes lactic acid, helping to reduce pain, inflammation and post work out soreness. Sweating promotes the excretion of toxins including heavy metals. When exposed to heat stress, the body releases heat shock proteins that increase immune response, reduce free radicals, promote muscle recovery, help prevent neurological degenerative diseases and increase our ability to cope with stress and anxiety. 5. What’s the difference between infrared and traditional saunas? Traditional saunas heat the air, which in turn heats your body, meaning the temperature of the air is typically above 80 degrees. Most people don’t like the burning sensation in their airways,

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and his body was less stiff and tense. Peter continued to float 3 times a week up to having his surgery and was able reduce his dependency on pain medication, only needing to take it after prolonged periods of standing or walking. Sauna case study: Sarah started having trouble sleeping and waking up feeling tired. She also noticed that she was experiencing headaches, numbness and poor memory. A blood test revealed that Sarah had toxic levels of mercury in her blood. As part of her treatment, she was prescribed 3 sauna sessions per week for 8 weeks. Sarah reported feeling surprisingly energised for hours after her first 30-minute morning sauna session. The next session was in the evening and that night Sarah had a great sleep and woke up the following morning feeling well rested. At week 3, she increased her sessions to 45 minutes and by week 8 she was up to 1hr sessions. The longer Sarah spent in the sauna the better she felt afterwards and the longer the benefits lasted. After 8 weeks, a second blood test revealed that her mercury levels had reduced by 35%. 7. What are 6 things that people can do for their health, at home? •G et 7 hours sleep a night to allow the body and brain to detox and recover. •D rink plenty of filtered water to help your body cleanse itself. • S tretch daily to boost lymphatic drainage. • E at fresh whole foods and reduce intake or processed foods and sugar •B reathe through your nose – this cleanses and purifies the air, but also allows your body to absorb 16 times more energy from the air you breathe in. •U se a body brush to boost lymphatic drainage. •R educe chemicals in the home including harsh cleaning products. Central Coast Float is located at 42 Wateloo Avenue, Blackwall. For more information, head to www.centralcoastfloat.com.au.

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Wage freeze for public sector workers draws wide criticism Members of the NSW Nurses and Midwives Association across the Central Coast expressed their anger at the State Government’s virtual wage freeze for public sector workers in a protest on October 8.

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freeze, the Berejiklian Government is inflicting more harm on the local community and its efforts to recover.” The Entrance MP, David Mehan, said that the 0.3 percent pay rise was “very disappointing”. “The government is doing all sorts of things to stimulate the economy, but wages of public servants would be largely spent locally,” Mehan said. “More wages for public servants would have been a good way to help the region’s economy. “We haven’t been presented with any government action directed at the Coast beyond public works which were already scheduled and/or underway prior to the pandemic.” NSW Labor Leader, Jodi

McKay, said the move impacted some 400,000 workers state wide. “It’s a huge blow to the economy,” McKay said. “Public sector workers, including nurses, police officers, teachers, cleaners and corrective service officers, have kept us healthy and safe during the pandemic. “We maintain that the economic benefit to the whole state of a 2.5 percent increase is essential, it’s even the view of Treasury that this wage cut will deepen the recession.” The Australian Workers’ Union (AWU) has also criticised the “miniscule” increase, which it says is a pay cut in real terms for National Park firefighters who “put life and limb on the line during the State’s bushfire disaster last

summer”. AWU NSW Secretary, Daniel Walton, said the decision was especially galling given the massive pay rise lavished on the Rural Fire Service Commissioner. “The heroes of the worst

bushfire in living memory deserve proper reward and recognition. “Instead, the Treasurer is scattering crumbs from the table,” Walton said. “This is a horrendous decision.

“For most of our members in National Parks, Forestry Corporation and Park Air, this will amount to three or four dollars a week. “This unfair decision is also economic stupidity,” he said. Terry Collins

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On October 1, the NSW Industrial Relations Commission awarded an 0.3 percent pay increase for the sector, which includes health workers, teachers, firefighters and police, which was well below the expected 2.5 percent annual rise. Acting General Secretary of the NSW Nurses and Midwives Association (NSWNMA), Judith Kiejda, said that members were shocked by the decision, having campaigned against the freeze for the past six months. Kiejda said the outcome was outrageous in light of the efforts of nurses and midwives during COVID-19, with some members forced to accept an increase of just seven cents per hours, or $2.90 per week. “This is bitterly disappointing for NSW nurses and midwives who have sacrificed so much in one of the toughest years of their careers,” she said. “Other states, including Victoria, South Australia and Queensland, have agreed to pay their nurses and midwives accordingly, while NSW would rather spend money on fireworks, it’s outrageous. “The NSW Government is one of the largest employers on the Central Coast and the region desperately needs support to overcome the economic impact from the pandemic. “By imposing this wage

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Community partnership delivers over 1,600 food packs Hundreds of vulnerable families, elderly people and members of the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities have benefitted from a new community partnership in Wyong. Earlier this year, Yerin Eleanor Duncan Aboriginal Health Centre and Village Central Wyong teamed up to launch a new program to provide vulnerable community members with welfare packs containing a variety of foods sourced from local business partners, Sanitarium, Coles and OzHarvest. The program launched in July and is to wrap up at the end of

October, with hundreds of northerners spared from food insecurity as a result of the partnership. Village Central has supported the project by offering a retail space to Yerin free of charge. The space is currently being used as the Yerin Welfare Packs Pick Up Centre, with volunteers meeting there to put together the packs and arrange pick up with eligible Yerin clients and community organisations like NAISDA and Wyong Neighbourhood Centre. Yerin Health Promotions Officers, Allan Beale and Dean Murray, have spearheaded the project and according to Beale, over 1,600 packs have been

distributed throughout the community thus far. It’s a number that everyone at Yerin is proud of and one that could see a more permanent program installed in the near future. “Our senior staff are due to meet once the program wraps up to discuss whether it’s feasible to keep the program going. “We’ve helped a lot of people, but we still have a lot of vulnerable clients. “At the end of the day, we just want to make sure that no one in our community goes hungry,” Beale said. Dilon Luke

Community members sought to become Community Connectors Lifeline is on the lookout for Central Coast residents willing to help build a suicide safe community. As part of a partnership between Lifeline and the NRMA, Lifeline is currently recruiting community members to become Community Connectors that will work in partnership with Lifeline to ensure early intervention and support for people who are struggling with mental health. Julie Wicks, Lifeline Hunter General Manager, said the trauma caused by bushfire, flood and COVID-19 has left many vulnerable to long term mental health challenges, but she believes that this can be turned around by equipping communities with the tools to be suicide safe. “COVID-19 is challenging our

ability to connect and recover from the bushfires together, so it’s more important than ever that we equip local people who have frequent interactions with other members of the community to be suicide aware. “The earlier someone can recognise the signs that another person may be struggling, the sooner we can intervene and get that person to the help they need. “By working together with community, we will save lives.” she said. The program will train over 3,000 community members on the east coast of Australia to be suicide aware. Participants will be offered the opportunity to undertake Lifeline’s accredited Accidental Counsellor Course at no cost

and will be supplied with a suite of tool kits and wallet cards to help them refer community members who may be struggling, to the most appropriate support services. “This program will empower local community members to take a proactive approach to the wellbeing of those around them,” Wicks said. “In the past, we have trained teachers, accountants, hairdressers, lawyers, publicans, priests and community workers to recognise the signs and intervene. “These are all people who others may open up to or who can notice important changes. “If you would like to help us save lives, please get in touch.” Wicks said. Dilon Luke

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A new study, which reveals 94 percent of Australians caring for a loved one with dementia are sleep deprived, has highlighted that carers, particularly of people with dementia, need more government support, says Federal Member for Dobell, Emma McBride.

McBride, who is also the Assistant Shadow Minister for Carers, said the study, conducted by Edith Cowan University (ECU), provided valuable evidence of the kinds of support that carers needed. “Caring for someone with dementia is around the clock and sleep deprivation goes hand-in-hand with the responsibilities,” she said. McBride said one carer had told her that her husband, who suffers dementia, hallucinates at night, talks to people in his sleep and goes through his drawers at 3am. “We just plod along,” the carer said. “I’m better off than a lot and doing okay, although I feel I’ve aged 20 years and don’t have a life.” McBride said a recent report, The Value of Informal Care in 2020, by Deloitte Access Economics, showed the value of informal care to the economy is almost $80B a year. “Yet, government support for carers is only a fraction of this amount,” she said. “Greater investment in the care economy would benefit those in need of care and their carers. “It would also create employment at a time when jobs are desperately needed,

particularly in regional areas such as the Central Coast.” The ECU study, led by Dr Aisling Smyth from ECU’s School of Nursing and Midwifery, in conjunction with Alzheimer’s WA, investigated the sleep characteristics and disturbances of 104 Australian caregivers of a person living with dementia. It also assessed the psychological wellbeing of caregivers by evaluating associations between mood and sleep. Smyth said a disrupted sleep pattern is recognised as a significant factor in predicting

stress on carers and perhaps more importantly, in predicting placing a loved one into long term care. “Enabling people living with dementia to stay at home, rather than transfer to long term care is the optimal outcome for many families, but this can’t be at the detriment of the caregiver’s own wellbeing,” Smyth said. “To support the person living with dementia to remain at home, preserving sleep and maintaining caregiver health is vital.” Terry Collins

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Character immersion was learning at its best It’s not often the likes of Plato, Joan of Arc, Donald Bradman and Princess Diana get together, but when they do, it’s at Warnervale’s Lakes Grammar School. Throughout Term 3, students in the school’s Year 5/6 Opportunity Class joined with their peers to work on a term long immersion study. Students were tasked with picking a notable person and learning as much as they can about their life, with the only requirements being that their chosen study be someone who

inspires them and who they believe changed the world for the better. Analysing them through the various lenses of history, students produced artworks and various written texts about their character study before being challenged to embody them during a special presentation on September 24. The Day of Eminence saw students don costumes in their study’s likeness and presented their findings through dioramas and speeches. Head of Junior School, Will Wallace, said students took

their teachers on a journey through time and place as they brought some of the greatest thinkers, makers and performers to life. “Characters such as Joan of Arc, Leonardo da Vinci and Hedy Lamarr were in the spotlight, as our students educated and inspired us with detailed displays and dynamic speeches. “Well done to our very talented students. “This was learning at its best,” Wallace said. Dilon Luke

New development expected at The Entrance Public School Students at The Entrance Public School are jumping for joy to be back at school, with the start of Term 4 poised to bring word on the school’s long awaited middle playground development. At the end of term 3, Principal, David Stitt, teased that an update was on the way, with it

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should hopefully have new climbing equipment for Years 4-6, a small stage with amphitheatre seating and a mini artificially grassed (level) soccer field,” Stitt said. An update on where and how the grant came about is also expected in the coming weeks. Dilon Luke

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Students run amok for charity Year 12 students from Warnervale’s MacKillop Catholic College have run amuck in the best way possible. While muck up days are a rite of passage for Year 12, at MacKillop the mischievous spirit of the day has been channelled into a cause, raising money for charity. Known as Charity Day, students are still able to dress up, cut loose and act a little silly as they swim in the usually out of bounds College dam, blast music and saran wrap the odd

bit of school property, but they do all that while collecting donations from the school community to put towards a cause of their choosing. The Class of 2020’s Charity Day was held on September 22 and all up, their efforts saw just over $1,500 raised for their nominated charities, Starlight Children’s Foundation and the Sister Marea’s Foundation, a local charity that supports disadvantaged families, run by the College’s resident nun. Dilon Luke

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Heart return to winning ways in Indigenous Round NETBALL Round 12 of the Origin Energy Netball Premier League marked the return to winning ways for Central Coast Heart, with both the Opens and Under 23’s pulling off wins against South Coast Blaze. Round 12 also marked a special occasion for the Heart’s, Tarsha Hawley. A celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander culture, Round 12 was the League’s Indigenous Round, with gameday festivities opened with a smoking ceremony and welcome dance performed by Darug Custodian Traditional Knowledge Holder, Bukari Webb, and the Jannawi Dance Clan, led by Artistic Director, Peta Strachan, from the Booroberongal Clan of the Darug Nation. As is customary with the Indigenous Round, players and umpires hit the court wearing bibs and shirts sporting indigenous artwork designed by an indigenous person, with this year’s coming from Hawley. A proud Wongaibon woman, Hawley said that her artwork reflected the impact that indigenous women have had, and continue to have, on her, and the strong sense of community and empowerment they inspire. Heading into their match, the Opens were ready to pick up the pieces following their record ending defeat at the hands of North Shore United last week, and they bounced back in what Heart Club Captain, Alicia Heart, described as a physical encounter with the Blaze. “The Opens returned to form with a 57-49 win.

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“Heart built into the game, particularly during quarters two and three, with all players getting court time. “Laura Rodger was a standout in defence with exceptional footwork enabling her to position for rebounds against a much taller opponent,” Walsh said. Just a round away from the semi-finals with no clear cut top four, the stakes were high in the Under 23’s contest, with all teams looking to cement their spots atop their conference ladder. Having bounced between a draw, win and a loss in their last handful of outings, the Heart

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Notice is hereby given pursuant to section 47A of the Local Government Act 1993 that Central Coast Council intends to oﬀer a license to the following for a period of twelve months:

PROPOSAL TO UPGRADE EXISTING OPTUS MOBILE PHONE BASE STATION WITH 5G AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATION 2 Burns Road, Ourimbah NSW 2258 www.rfnsa.com.au/2258008 • The proposed upgrade to the existing facility consists of the following works; the replacement of three (3) existing panel antennas (2.6m long); installation of six (6) new 5G panel antennas (no longer than 0.81m in height); installation of associated ancillary equipment necessary for the safe operation of the facility including twelve (12) new Remote Radio Units and one (1) new GPS antenna; and internal reconfiguration and upgrade works in the equipment shelter Optus regards the proposed installation as an Exempt Development pursuant to the Infrastructure State Environmental Planning policy 2007 based on the description above. In accordance with Section 7 of C564:2018 Mobile Phone Base Station Deployment Code, we invite you to provide feedback about the proposal. Further information and/or comments should be directed to: BMM Group, 1300 260 834, submissions@bmmgroup.com.au by 29 October 2020. Further information may also be obtained from the website provided above.

Tidy Towns – 2W Campbell Parade Mannering Park, Lot 83 DP 220400. Permitted Use: Storage of tools and meeting spot for volunteers who work to improve and clean-up the local area. Buﬀ Point Scouts – 48 Narambi Road Buﬀ Point, Lot 38 DP 849208. Permitted Use: Activities related to and incidental to scouting and the achievement of the objectives of the Scouts Association of Australia, including fundraising in support of the Scouts Association, community based activities and any ancillary uses.

Submissions regarding the proposed lease may be made online by visiting yourvoiceourcoast.com or in writing addressed to the Chief Executive Office, PO Box 20, Wyong NSW 2259. Submissions close: 5pm on Thursday, 12 November 2020. (28 days from the date of publication of this notice). Enquiries: Council's Property Officer, Cassie Field on 1300 463 954. Central Coast Council Offices 2 Hely St Wyong / 49 Mann St Gosford 8.30am - 5.00pm, Monday to Friday T 1300 463 954 Mayor Lisa Matthews | Chief Executive Officer Gary Murphy

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Major Singles and Pairs Champions decided LAWN BOWLS Munmorah United Women’s Bowling Club has resumed its Club Championships with a bang. So far, the ladies have completed their Major Singles and Pairs Championships, with plans to see their Triples contested before the end of the month. Club Communications Officer, Helen Stevenson, said both completed titles were well earned by their recipients. “The Major Singles Final was held on the coldest, windiest day we have had this year and was a fight to the finish between Gail Sheehan and Sonia Geddes. “Either one of these ladies could have won, but Sonia held on to a small lead to claim her first Major Singles Badge. “It was a credit to both ladies as the conditions were horrible

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Pairs Champions Beverley Inward and Gail Sheehan

and yet they put down great bowls to keep their supporters on their toes the whole game,” Stevenson said. “The Pairs Final was a brilliant game between Pene Turner and Carol Banks against Gail Sheehan and Beverley Inwood. “After 10 ends, the score was Gail 11, Pene 10. “After 14 ends the score was Gail 17, Pene 14, 16 ends saw them equal at 17 all.

“After 17 ends, it was Gail 17, Pene 18. “The last end was Pene leading until Gail’s last bowl, which took the jack back to make two shots. “Pene failed to change this and the game went to Gail and Beverley. “Congratulations to both teams on a very interesting final,” Stevenson said. Dilon Luke

Serious crash during Gravity Enduro Race MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDING A mountain biker is recovering following a serious crash at Ourimbah Mountain Bike Park. Emergency services were tasked to the Ourimbah State Forest following reports of a serious crash at a racing event being conducted by the Central Coast Mountain Bike Club on Sunday, October 11. NSW Ambulance Paramedics and the Central Coast Volunteer Rescue Squad treated the patient for chest injuries at the scene before prepping them for airlift. A spokesperson for the Mountain Bike Club has since confirmed that the rider is expected to make a full recovery. “At today’s Gravity Enduro Race, sadly one of our local riders and club members had a massive crash,” the spokesperson said. “Due to the nature and

seriousness of the injuries the rider was airlifted to hospital. “We are happy to say that to our knowledge the rider’s condition is serious but stable and he should make a full recovery in time. “The crash caused the Amaroo trail to close and no riders after the crash were able to ride the trail or post a time. “Riders who were racing also

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Times are in local standard time (UTC +10:00) or daylight savings time (UTC +11:00) when in effect.

stopped to help and this affected their race. “The outcome of this was that several riders ended up with a DNF. “It is a fantastic community response that everyone affected was accepting of this and that the important thing was the rider’s health and wellbeing.”

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Organisations Aboriginal Legal Service 8842 8000 Community Options 4351 3388 Bungree Aboriginal Association 4397 7700 Mingaletta 4342 7515 Aboriginal Home Care 4321 7215 Drug & Alcohol rehab 4388 6360 Respite Care Options 4351 3388 Eleanor Duncan Aboriginal Health 4351 1040 Darkinjung Local Land Council 4351 2930 Accommodation Dept. of Housing Wyong 4352 4400 Regional Youth Support Services 4323 2374 Coast Shelter 4324 7239 Neleh House 4340 1052 Elandra Women and Children’s Refuge 4396 4263 Kara Women and Children’s Refuge 4323 1709 Coimba Mens Refuge 4324 7239 Rumbalara Youth Refuge 4325 7555 Wyong Youth Refuge 4351 1922 Youth Angle 4341 8830 Woy Woy Youth Cottage 4341 9027 Maya Young Womens Refuge 4323 1636 Pacific Link Com Housing 4324 7617 Rumbalara Youth Refuge 4325 7555 Samaritans Youth Services 4351 1922 Youth Angle • Woy Woy 4341 8830 Temporary Accommodation 1800 152 152 Animal Rescue Wires 1300 094 737 Counselling Mensline - talk with a bloke 1300 789 978 Lifecare Family Services 1300 130 225 CatholicCare: 4356 2600 Relationship Australia: 1300 364 277 Interrelate: 1800 449 118 Emergency Police Assistance Line 131 444 Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 Wyong Police Station 4356 6099 Energy Australia 13 13 88 Gas Emergency 131 909 Wyong Shire Council 4350 5555 Marine Rescue - Central Coast 4325 7929 SES - Storm and Flood Emergency 132 500 Crisis Services and Helplines Lifeline - 24 hr. 13 11 14 Suicide Helpline 1800 191 919 Kids Helpline 1800 551 800 Parents Helpline 13 20 55 Indigenous Call Centre 136 380 Family Relationship Advice Line 1800 050 321 Family Drug Support 1300 368 186

G-line - Gambling Helpline 1800 633 635 Credit Helpline 1800 808 488 Child Support Agency 13 12 72 Australian Injury Helpline 1800 223 363 Veteran Affairs Network 1300 551 918 Mens Domestic Violence 1800 000 599 Sexual Assault Resource 1800 199 888 Gay and Lesbian Counselling 1800 184 527 Gay and Lesbian Support 1800 249 377 Youth Sexuality Network 4320 2856 Vietnam Veterans 1800 043 503 Victims Support Services 1800 633 063 Translation and Interpreting Service 13 14 50 Family and Relationships Parents Helpline 132 055 Oasis Youth Centre 4353 9799 Horizons (For families) 4351 5008 Interrelate - Family Relationships 1300 736 966 Health Wyong Hospital 4394 8000 Cancer Hotline 131 120 Mental Health info Service 1300 794 991 Beyond Blue (Depression) 1300 22 4636 Community Women’s Health Centre 4351 1152 Legal Legal Aid 4324 5611 Problems, Habits & Addiction G-Line Telephone Counsel 1800 633 635 Gamblers Anonymous 9726 6625 Alcoholics Anonymous 4323 3890 Narcotics Anonymous 4325 0524 Quitline 131 848 Phone services: Mental Health Line 1800 011 511 Beyondblue 1300 224 636 Domestic Violence Line 1800 656 463 Lifeline 13 11 14 Kids Help Line 1800 551 800 Griefline 1300 845 745 Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467 Welfare Services Coast Community Centre 4325 3510 Horizons Family Services 4351 5008 Meals on Wheels Wyong - 4333 6942 Department of Community Services Wyong 4352 6500 The Salvation Army 4325 5733 Samaritans Emergency Relief 4393 2450 St Vincent De Paul Society HELPLINE 4323 6081

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TIDE CHART

LAT 33° 51’ S - LONG 151° 14’ E - TIME ZONE - 1000

Times and Heights(m) of high and low waters

0051 0.30 0135 0.21 0217 0.16 0300 0.15 0343 0.19 0427 0.26 0513 0.37 0700 1.45 0915 1.81 0745 1.59 0830 1.71 1001 1.88 1049 1.90 1139 1.87 WED 1249 0.43 THU 1343 0.31 FRI 1435 0.22 SAT 1528 0.16 SUN 1622 0.15 MON 1718 0.18 TUE 1816 0.25 1907 1.76 1957 1.82 2136 1.76 2229 1.66 2046 1.82 2323 1.53 0019 1.39 0121 1.27 0231 1.20 0347 1.18 0458 1.21 0553 1.28 0026 0.46 0600 0.49 0654 0.60 0757 0.69 0909 0.73 1025 0.73 1131 0.68 0637 1.36 WED 1231 1.80 THU 1328 1.70 FRI 1432 1.61 SAT 1544 1.53 SUN 1653 1.50 MON 1752 1.50 TUE 1229 0.62 1920 0.33 2245 0.49 2029 0.41 2140 0.47 2341 0.48 1840 1.50

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

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

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Mariners Academy completed a clean sweep of the NSW NPL2 Senior Competition

Central Coast Mariners Academy Under 20’s (pictured) and First Grade sides are both dual Premiers and Grade Champions

FOOTBALL The Central Coast Mariners Academy has completed a clean sweep of the NSW NPL2 Senior Competition, adding the First Grade and U/20’s Championships to the Premierships and Club Championship already claimed this season. After claiming their Premiership with a week to spare in the regular season, the Mariners U/20’s turned it on in the grand final over the

weekend against Hakoah Sydney City East, with a three goal first half paving the way for a 5-1 win. Ruben Awaritefe scored first before Zac Waddell and Jake Jovanovski rounded out the first half, and Jovanovski added another in the second half, with Tyson Savas grabbing the fifth, late in the game. From 5:30pm it was First Grade’s turn, and Alou Kuol put the Mariners ahead from the spot after earning a penalty to put the Mariners up by a goal

at the break. The Tigers hit back in the second half and even took a late lead, but Max Balard’s free kick tied the game and sent it to extra-time. From there, the Mariners demonstrated their attacking flair with four goals in extra time through braces to Matt Hatch and Harry McCarthy to seal the win. Young Centre Back, Dan Hall, was rewarded for an outstanding performance with

the Player of the Game medal by Football NSW. Central Coast Mariners Academy Director, Ken Schembri, praised the extended group, who train together under the guidance of Nick Montgomery and Sergio Raimundo, and all the staff for their brilliant year in difficult circumstances. “We’re incredibly proud of what the whole NPL group has achieved in 2020 and today’s rewards are a direct result of the players and staff working

together,” Schembri said. “To cap off a successful season with the grand finals today is a good sign for our club as we continue to develop talented young footballers.” Shaun Mielekamp, Mariners CEO, lauded the achievements of the Academy teams and staff for their performances through the Covid-shortened season. “All the players and staff in our Academy have put in a huge amount of work this season and to sweep the senior

competitions in NPL2 is no small feat,” Mielekamp said. “These boys are showing that there is a bright future for this club, and some of them have already shown their potential at the A-League level.” “I’d like to congratulate Ken, Monty, Sergio and all those involved this season and can’t wait to see what the future brings.” Source: Press release, Oct 11 Central Coast Mariners Media

Mariners look like they have a new owner FOOTBALL The possibility that the owner of a former La Liga football club will take over the Central Coast Mariners has come one step closer, with talks reportedly reaching final stages with the FFA. Sydney based businessman, Abdul Helou, is set to purchase the club and its associated property after it was put up for

sale in August by Mariners’ Chairman, Mike Charlesworth. No new details have been released as they are currently going through final legalities and FFA approvals. Helou said he had big plans to develop the club and the Centre of Excellence at Tuggerah. “We have huge plans for the Centre of Excellence with additional resources in planning, so we heavily rely on Council supporting our

journey,” Helou said. “It obviously means that hundreds more jobs are created and more money poured into local businesses and the community.” Helou is not new to the football world, owning stakes in former Spanish La Liga club, Rayo Vallecano. He has looked at and negotiated with three other A-league clubs but said he settled on the Central Coast

Mariners because of their potential. “None had the fiscal potential and growth potential surrounding community engagement and support,” Helou said. “The community that stands behind Central Coast Mariners during its golden years are like no other. “We are in desperate need of some silverware, several overseas players, and to gain

the respect the Central Coast needs. “I believe that once we reshape the business, inject the necessary funding, the obvious growth and wins will follow through.” In separate news, Mariners Coach, Alen Stajcic, has confirmed the re-signing of goalkeeper, Mark Birighitti. Jacinta Counihan Abdul Helou

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Terrigal were The Lakes’ nemesis in Grand Finals

The Lakes Maroons are CCRU’s Under 19’s 2020 Premiers

RUGBY UNION Five new Premiers have been crowned following the climactic conclusion of the 2020 Central Coast Rugby Union Competition over the weekend ending October 11. In the Premier 1, Terrigal made it back-to-back titles after beating The Lakes, 31-28. Going almost point for point from start to finish, CCRU President, Larry Thomson, said the Premier 1 grand final was a thrilling end to the season. “Terrigal opened the scoring with an early penalty goal, but it was The Lakes who crossed for the first try in the 10th minute. “The conversion of this try and a penalty goal in the 15th minute had The Lakes with a handy early lead of 10 points to 3.

“However, Terrigal quickly responded with their first try to square up the match at 10 points apiece at the 20 minute mark of the first half,” Thomson said. Despite The Lakes reclaiming the lead through a penalty goal, an undaunted Terrigal outfit found their momentum from the 30th minute of play and did not relent. “It started when Terrigal Centre, Arana Taumata, crossed wide out to make the score 1513, before their Winger, Dan Sargeant, crossed to make the score 22-13 at the halftime break,” Thomson said. Keen to equalise,a determined The Lakes outfit came out firing in the second half, crossing for two tries in the first eight minutes to reclaim the lead 2522.

Reinvigorated, The Lakes continued to play some exceptional rugby, keeping Terrigal scoreless throughout the remainder of the half, but likewise Terrigal’s own defence kept The Lakes from widening their lead. With play going from one end of the field to the other, Terrigal were able to equalise off the back of two penalty goals in the final quarter, before Five-Eight, Adam Danckert, broke the deadlock in the dying minutes of the match to secure Terrigal’s win. In the Premier 2 grand final, it was more heartbreak for The Lakes, who went down against Terrigal by the narrowest of margins. “There was absolutely nothing in this match throughout,” Thomson said.

“In fact, the first half went point for point until The Lakes grabbed a break late in the first half. “The Lakes went to the halftime break leading by 20 points to 10. “While The Lakes had the slightly better first half, it was Terrigal who proved the stronger in the second half. “Terrigal crossed for a try early in the second half and with The Lakes having kicked a penalty goal, The Lakes led in the match by 23 points 17 with time running out. “Just when it seemed The Lakes would hang on for victory, Terrigal crossed over for a try in the corner right on the fulltime siren, to make the score 23-22. “A conversion from the sideline saw Terrigal take the

Premiership after fulltime in another extremely close and hard fought grand final,” Thomson said. But it wasn’t all doom and gloom for The Lakes, with The Lakes Maroons beating Avoca Beach 23-14 to claim the Under 19’s Premiership. Despite being another point for point affair throughout, better playmaking ultimately secured the Maroons the title, with a converted try right on the siren cementing their victory. The President’s Cup was won by Avoca Beach, who defeated Terrigal 22-21, while the Women’s 10’s was won by Terrigal, who defeated Avoca Beach 22-17. With the sun now set on the season, Thomson said it would go down as one of the most memorable in CCRU history after a complicated year.

With the end of season also comes the CCRU seasonal awards. Normally announced at an end of year presentation, due to the pandemic, this year’s awardees were announced following the conclusion of the grand finals. Club Person of the Year was awarded to Hornsby’s, Dee Carroll. Coach of the Year went to Terrigal’s, Michael Farrelly. Club of the Year went to Avoca Beach. Highest Point Scorer went to Ourimbah’s, Daniel Jones. The Syd Noble Medal, the CCRU’s most prestigious honour, went to Terrigal’s, Sam Kenny. Dilon Luke

Terrigal secured back-to-back titles in the Premier 1

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