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Rebikes reinvigorated
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A letter asking for national leadership on beachfront coastal erosion is being penned by Central Coast Council Administrator, Dick Persson... See page 8
Out&About
The bicycle boom was one of the most unexpected impacts of COVID-19, but it’s a welcome surprise for Alison Homestead Men’s Shed members, Kerry Braslin and Ken Johnson.
Kanwal’s Grace Evans has taken out this year’s Dobell Christmas Card competition. See page 17
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Education
Unauthorised outdoor dog kennels approved in secret A dog boarding, training and breeding business, operating without consent at Palm Grove and strongly opposed by neighbours, was approved behind closed doors by Central Coast Local Planning Panel on Wednesday, December 9. There was no public announcement of the meeting, which ran from 10.05am to 10.14am, nor was it livestreamed online, as Panel meetings usually are. The supplementary meeting, held one day before the Panel’s regular meeting, was to consider a further report to the development application which the Panel requested when it deferred the matter in October. The Panel decided on a 15-month trial period with a maximum 30 dogs, and then the owner, Mr K Lewis, must submit a new development application for approval to continue business at 604 Ourimbah Creek Rd. After the 15-month period,
The unauthorised outdoor dog kennels and evening house
operations must cease until further development consent is given. The owner must also submit a Building Information Certificate application by the end of 2020 in relation to the unauthorised outdoor dog kennels. Another requirement of approval is an independent acoustic assessment in January 2021 to compare operational noise levels to predicted noise levels, as well as identifying any further noise mitigation
measures. The Panel said the Council must prepare a policy on complaints handling and dispute resolution and maintain a complaint register and actions taken. Another approval condition was that the business must appoint a manager who is contactable 24/7, and the manager’s phone number be supplied to adjoining neighbours in order to address an immediate concern regarding use of the
property for dog boarding, training and breeding. In July 2019, Council received complaints about the unlawful use of the 7ha site and about intrusive noise from barking dogs. Council found the business, including the construction of outdoor dog kennels, was operating without development consent and issued noncompliance notices. However, for some time, Lewis continued business until a
Penalty Infringement Notice was issued, which led to Lewis’s development application 97/2020. TheDAreceived45submissions of objection including the absence of development consent, cleaning methods of the dog runs with the possibility of waste washing into Ourimbah Creek, noise impact from dogs barking, concerns for animal welfare, dog breeding not fitting the character of the area, the noise and smell of a large number of dogs driving away wildlife, and no confidence that a set number of dogs would be abided by the owner. The Local Planning Panel’s unanimous decision of approval included that subject to the conditions imposed, the business was not expected to have an adverse social or economic impact. Sue Murray See also comment from the community in Forum
Budgewoi Public School students have ended their school year on a colourful high, following the school’s inaugural colour run. See page 34
Sport
God, family and good ole hard work, that’s what’s going to get Tacoma’s Anita FaimasuiBrown to the 2021 Rugby World Cup. See page 38
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Budget black hole
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Chief Executive Officer, Gary Murphy, who has been on leave, has had his position with Central Coast Council terminated, with a pay-out of $380,000.
The Everglades Lagoon Wetlands Bushcare Group has been named Most Outstanding Community-based Organisation ...
Out&About
As Christmas lights sparkle to life across the Coast, a new display at Bateau Bay is bringing a twinkle to locals’ eyes. See page 17
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Administrator, Dick Persson, during a recent visit to Warnervale airport
Land at The Entrance identified by Council as one of five top sites for affordable housing was struck off the list of asset sales when it went before Administrator Dick Persson at Council’s meeting on Monday, November 30. “I’m not interested in selling sites that are part of an affordable housing strategy … housing is one of my priorities,” he said. The three lots at 23-25 Ashton Ave, The Entrance, are currently being used for informal car
“the situation we are in is far more serious and urgent than I thought when I got here” parking. Persson also removed 129 Albany St, Gosford, off the list of properties to be sold, which currently houses a childcare centre, a dementia care centre and hostel. Other properties at Warnervale, Doyalson, Jilliby, North Gosford and Council’s own office building will be sold. A Property Advisory Committee will be established to advise Persson and General Manager, Rik Hart, through the next three lists of asset for sale to follow later, as part of the Business Recovery Plan to
recoup Council’s debts. “This Committee will be two or three people with vast property experience outside of the area, people who won’t be part of the development industry or the networks that are here,” he said. Persson said tight time frames and the urgent financial situation prevented community consultation. “I’m going to release a report on Wednesday (December 2) which I think will surprise some people … that the situation we Continued page 4
Umina Beach Markets is set to celebrate its fifth birthday this December with its monthly event held on Sunday, December 20.
• Council’s debt balloons to over half a billion dollars
See page 17
See page 3
Education
Chief Financial Officer, Natalia Cowley, Administrator, Dick Persson, and Acting CEO, Rik Hart at the extraordinary meeting on December 2
Competition coming to Peninsula fuel market
Many Council assets listed for sale The first group of “underperforming” assets to be sold by Central Coast Council to recoup hundreds of millions of dollars of debt includes sites at Wyong, Warnervale, Doyalson, North Gosford and in Gosford.
• Cumulative losses of $230M in 4 years
Education
(from left) Brayden Hawkins of Blue Haven, Cooper Sweeney of Budgewoi, Ben McCulkin of Gwandalan and Daniel Leahy of Nords Wharf
Toys, games, school supplies and sanitary items are just some of the gifts on the way to children in need, courtesy of Wyong Christian Community School (WCCS). See page 35
Sport
A-League preparations continued for Alen Stajcic and his Central Coast Mariners on November 27, with a preseason trial against Western Sydney Wanderers... See page 38
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With the new $10M Leagues Club Field regional play space set to open to the public during summer, work is well underway on installing sandstone animal islands in the park.
The new United service station on Ocean Beach Rd at Umina Beach is set to open before Christmas, with Peninsula Chamber of Commerce hopeful it might lead to a reduction in inflated fuel pricing in the area. A completion date has been set for December 7, weather permitting,with a spokesperson for United Petroleum confirming that even with unforeseen hold-ups, the bowsers should be operating well before Christmas. The service station has been in the pipeline for almost four years, with several alterations to consent being made along the way. It will contain four refuelling bays (double sided bowsers) and associated fuel canopy, an ancillary service store and two tenancies (yet to be confirmed). It will also have an automatic
car wash bay with a 2.4m high acoustic fence. The service station and convenience store will operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week and will employ two staff. The site originally contained a service station, two homes and vacant land. Chamber of Commerce president, Matthew Wales, said he was hopeful the new service station would maintain similar pricing to its other nearest
outlet, just 6km away at Empire Bay. “Pricing at United Empire Bay is almost consistently 20 cents per litre cheaper than on the Peninsula and I can’t imagine prices would differ much between the two outlets,” he said. “I can only expect their prices will be similar and therefore will place a significant amount of pressure on other operators to match them.
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A letter asking for national leadership on beachfront coastal erosion is being penned by Central Coast Council Administrator, Dick Persson...
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Professional Central Coast surfer Adrian “Ace” Buchan added his voice to growing chorus of opposition to the renewal of the PEP 11 licence for offshore gas exploration.
Construction of Elsie’s Retreat, the Coast’s first dedicated inpatient palliative care unit, is poised to begin.
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• Administrator Dick Persson will seek a three-month extension of his original three-month term.
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Out&About
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• The contract of CEO Gary Murphy had been terminated.
• 2020/21 deficit forecast to be $115M
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• Central Coast Council has racked up a massive $565M debt since 2017 and is looking at a deficit this year alone of $115M.
News
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Four teenagers and two other members of The Lakes Surf Life Saving Club carried out a mass rescue of 18 people at Soldiers Beach, Norah Head.
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“I have been given no reason why there is such a difference in prices between the Peninsula and other areas 5-10km away. “If United doesn’t maintain a similar price structure to other operators, I will feel we are being gouged. The United Petroleum spokesperson said the company “always tried to be the cheapest” and customers could expect very competitive prices when the servo opens it
bowsers. With two other major service station upgrades underway at Memorial Ave, Ettalong and Rawson Rd, Woy Woy (where a 7-Eleven is being installed), Wales said the Peninsula would welcome “as many petrol outlets as we can manage”. “This activity shows major brands have a lot of confidence in the Peninsula market and this is also reflected in the improving quality of offerings,” he said. “There has clearly been a significant shift in demographics with younger families influencing market decisions. “We are seeing some very trendy renos, particularly in Umina Beach and it is wonderful to see older homes being repurposed.” Terry Collins
• Council will start selling off assets, with the first list of proposed sale sites now available.
A friendship established with a customer while she was working as a door greeter at Kmart...
Education
See page 35
Sport
Young touch players on the Peninsula were treated to a surprise visit from Melbourne Storm’s Nicho Hynes at their training session on Sunday, November 22. See page 40
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NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has urged beach-goers to keep their distance from a large Australian fur seal which has been spotted sunbaking at Forresters Beach over the past week. The bull seal was attacked by a dog at Long Reef north of Sydney early in November and has been trying out a few beaches heading north ever since. Ronny Ling from Central Coast Dolphin Project said NPWS had been following the movements of the seal, nicknamed Reg because of his tendency to regulate his temperature by warming up when he hauls onto the sand, by putting his flipper in the air. “He is identifiable by the big notch which has been taken out of his front
flipper,” Ling said. “He also has a small injury on his chin.” Ling said it was important to give the seal space and not walk in between the seal and the water, as that is his escape route and he may feel threatened. People must keep back at least 40 metres from the seal, not walk between the seal and the water and keep their dogs on-leash. They are also urged not to attempt to feed Reg. But residents are urged to report a sick, injured or distressed seal to NPWS on 13000 PARKS (1300 072 757) or ORRCA on (02) 9415 3333. Source: Media releases, Nov 28 NPWS and Central Coast Dolphin Project
Nathan Walker and his friends have raised $10,000 for the Cure Brain Cancer Foundation, after holding their second Smeethy Cup in honour of a friend who has passed away. See page 35
Sport
Jono Cooper once again showed his power and class to take out the Open Men’s Single final of the Gosford Tennis Club (GTC) 2020 Open Club Championships in a strong field of 44 players. See page 40
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Workforce at Central Coast Council to be slashed by 242 The workforce at Central Coast Council will be slashed by 242 in the wake of its financial crisis, to return to the number of staff at the time of amalgamation. Staff costs have risen by 43 percent since amalgamation, using a normalised cost of $154M as the starting base, while revenue has risen by only six percent, the Administrator, Dick Persson, stated in his interim 30-day report delivered to the public on December 2. He also mentioned the “substantial costs” of $25M from an industrial dispute concerning 38/35-hour week
negotiations as well as unifying the salary scale and harmonisation costs. The nine directorates making up the senior leadership team has been reduced to five long term. A sixth directorate is short term, which is Malcolm Ryan, who has been engaged short term as Chief Operating Officer to assist the interim Administrator and Acting CEO deal with issues such as improving processes and structures. Council has earmarked $45M in its current budget for organisational restructuring costs including staff
redundancies. It then adds another $5M for the recruitment of critical or revenue generating positions. Acting CEO, Rik Hart, proposed the new organisational structure and the Administrator, Dick Persson, adopted it at the November 30 meeting. The revised Senior Staff Structure will consist of a director for water and sewer, community services, environment and planning, infrastructure, and corporate affairs. The senior staff roles that no longer form part of the executive structure are the Director Governance, which is
currently vacant, the executive manager People and Culture; executive manager Innovation and Futures; and the chief information officer, which is currently vacant. It is unclear whether these four roles will be cut or simply demoted. Persson flagged that the next level of management, the 37 unit managers, would also be substantially cut. CEO, Rik Hart, has called a series of staff information sessions throughout the day on December 9 to include all staff, including those at work depots. United Services Union representative, Luke
Hutchinson, said he has had numerous meetings with the CEO about proposed workplace changes and staff levels. “Discussions I’m having with Council are in relation to a voluntary redundancy program and to limit the loss of rank and file or operational jobs or essential workers, which I think would be disastrous for delivery of services on the Central Coast,” he said. “The Union has been working with Council through all the staff changes and what we’re trying to achieve is that any of these changes don’t impact the community,” Hutchinson said. Sue Murray and Merilyn Vale
The Central Coast’s very own opera company, Coast Opera Australia, is launching a new post-pandemic program, with Opera Afloat planned for February 2021. See page 17
Education
The bicycle boom was one of the most unexpected impacts of COVID-19, but it’s a welcome surprise for Alison Homestead Men’s Shed members, Kerry Braslin and Ken Johnson.
Auditors in Council’s sights Auditors are in the sights of Central Coast Council about advice provided on the reporting of restricted funds.
Compass Housing has teamed up with the Royal Botanic Gardens and Cerebral Palsy Alliance to build and plant-out a wheelchair accessible sensory garden... See page 31
Sport
Wyong, Northern Power and Lisarow-Ourimbah White claimed the points in Round 5 of Central Coast Cricket Association’s Women’s A Grade Competition.
See page 39
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Acting CEO Rik Hart
It appears this may have led the Council to believe it had more cash reserves than it actually did. A significant issue for the new Council was the way auditors suggested they account for restricted funds at the beginning of 2017, when the Council was still under administration from the merger. Council’s Acting CEO, Rik Hart, said there was a note to the accounts in the 2016 financial year saying the department had a voluntary policy on how to account for restricted funds. “This was done at the time allegedly under the advice of the auditors,” Hart said. The policy made it appear that the Council had an extra
$88M as cash that could be spent. Hart said that elsewhere in the annual report, the funds appeared as restricted funds. “These were published numbers, they were there if you knew where to look,” Hart said. The reporting of the restricted funds as cash meant the Council, at the beginning of the 2017 financial year, thought it had $93M in cash when in fact it only had $5M. At the end of the financial year, the Council had saved $65M from income thanks in part to $80M in operational grants from the State Government. So, it had total cash of $70M only, not the extra $88M of restricted funds mentioned at the start of 2017 in the published accounts. But even with only $70M in cash, Council started the 2018 financial year in great shape. That was July 2017 and the
Kanwal’s Grace Evans has taken out this year’s Dobell Christmas Card competition. See page 17
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Doreen Vandersteen, Lyn Clark-Duff, Janet Clark-Duff and Jenny Sullivan at the mural walls in tribute to the namesake of Ashley Chapman Reserve at Budgewoi
Reg the seal hauls out on Forresters Beach
After 20 years, tenants in the Gosford Parkside building are having to relocate to make way for the construction of Central Coast Council’s Gosford Regional Library.
See page 17
Health
See page 4
Full report, pages 6-7
Woy Woy Public School students participated in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander activities in celebration of NAIDOC Week 2020.
Over the past 18 months, a small group of Budgewoi locals have been rejuvenating a small foreshore reserve at the end of Noela Pl, bringing it back to life, firstly with a proud new name, Ashley Chapman Reserve, as well as wall murals in tribute of its namesake.
See page 17
• Other mitigation measures will include further borrowings, an increase in some Council charges and huge staff cuts which will see more than 200 go.
The halls aren’t the only things that have been decked this festive season, with Busways Central Coast rolling out some specially decorated buses to spread holiday cheer and raise funds...
Education
Unauthorised outdoor dog kennels approved in secret council was still under administration. The councillors were not elected until September 2017. “$70M was a sound amount to have as a cash buffer for unexpected expenses and to cover for fluctuations in cash flow,” Hart said. But once the councillors were elected, the Council started spending way more than it earned in income. By the end of financial year 2018, the deficit was $22.7M. By the end of financial year 2019, another $5M was added to the accumulating deficit. Also looming by then was a $39M cut in income from the IPART decision to lower water and sewer rates for the Central Coast. By the beginning of 2020, the figures were showing that income was decreasing and costs increasing. Continued page 3
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch is encouraging Central Coast young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to apply for scholarships now... See page 35
Sport
Avoca Beach will play host to a world-class surfing competition next year, with the Vissla Central Coast Pro set to be held from 2 to 7 March 2021. See page 40
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A dog boarding, training and breeding business, operating without consent at Palm Grove and strongly opposed by neighbours, was approved behind closed doors by Central Coast Local Planning Panel on Wednesday, December 9. There was no public announcement of the meeting, which ran from 10.05am to 10.14am, nor was it livestreamed online, as Panel meetings usually are. The supplementary meeting, held one day before the Panel’s regular meeting, was to consider a further report to the development application which the Panel requested when it deferred the matter in October. The Panel decided on a 15-month trial period with a maximum 30 dogs, and then the owner, Mr K Lewis, must submit a new development application for approval to continue business at 604 Ourimbah Creek Rd. After the 15-month period,
The unauthorised outdoor dog kennels and evening house
operations must cease until further development consent is given. The owner must also submit a Building Information Certificate application by the end of 2020 in relation to the unauthorised outdoor dog kennels. Another requirement of approval is an independent acoustic assessment in January 2021 to compare operational noise levels to predicted noise levels, as well as identifying any further noise mitigation
measures. The Panel said the owner must prepare a policy on complaints handling and dispute resolution and maintain a complaint register and actions taken. Another approval condition was that the business must appoint a manager who is contactable 24/7, and the manager’s phone number be supplied to adjoining neighbours in order to address an immediate concern regarding use of the property for dog boarding,
training and breeding. In July 2019, Council received complaints about the unlawful use of the 7ha site and about intrusive noise from barking dogs. Council found the business, including the construction of outdoor dog kennels, was operating without development consent and issued noncompliance notices. However, for some time, Lewis continued business until a Penalty Infringement Notice was
issued, which led to Lewis’s development application 97/2020. TheDAreceived45submissions of objection including the absence of development consent, cleaning methods of the dog runs with the possibility of waste washing into Ourimbah Creek, noise impact from dogs barking, concerns for animal welfare, dog breeding not fitting the character of the area, the noise and smell of a large number of dogs driving away wildlife, and no confidence that a set number of dogs would be abided by the owner. The Local Planning Panel’s unanimous decision of approval included that subject to the conditions imposed, the business was not expected to have an adverse social or economic impact. Sue Murray See also comment from the community in Forum
Budgewoi Public School students have ended their school year on a colourful high, following the school’s inaugural colour run. See page 34
Sport
God, family and good ole hard work, that’s what’s going to get Tacoma’s Anita FaimasuiBrown to the 2021 Rugby World Cup. See page 38
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Rate rise has now risen to a proposed 15 percent
Administrator, Dick Persson, talks to residents at Wyong
About two dozen people outside Wyong Chambers protesting about a rate rise were the first to hear the news, and it wasn’t good, that the proposed rate rise of 10 percent signalled in November has now risen to a proposed 15 percent. Administrator, Dick Persson, shared the news with the protesters before he went inside the Chamber to officially
announce that Council would, indeed, write to the Independent Regulatory and Pricing Tribunal (IPART) asking for permission for an increase of 13 percent plus another two percent for inflation. Harmonisation of the rates between the two former council areas would result in the former Gosford area paying about $7 a week more, while the former Wyong areas would pay about $3 a week less than they are
paying now. These are average payments. Persson said further work had been done forecasting the reduction in the levels of service to achieve sustainable long term financial plans and repay the restricted reserves debt. “As a result, it is now apparent that a larger increase needs to be considered in order to maintain a similar level of
service,” he said. The increase, if granted, would be permanent. “In considering a possible rate variation, I have looked at the rate levels for neighbouring councils,” Persson said. “It is clear from this information that residential ratepayers on the Central Coast pay less in rates than neighbouring councils of Lake Macquarie, Newcastle and
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Cessnock, all of whom currently have special rate variations applying.” Lake Macquarie pays 34 percent more, Newcastle 42 percent more and Cessnock 13 percent more than the average cost rates paid. Persson said COVID-19 resulted in a loss of income to Council. “I also note that during Council’s response to
COVID-19, steps were taken to protect permanent employees through a program of redeployment,” he said. “I also understand that various fee waivers and reductions were applied during this period for the purpose of assisting and protecting local businesses and community organisations.” Merilyn Vale
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Council is seeking a $100M loan Central Coast Council is on the hunt for another loan, this time for up to $100M. This comes on top of a loan for $50M secured in November. “Negotiations with financial institutions are continuing regarding additional funding to supplement working capital,” says Council’s report on the latest financial update. The Business Recovery Report to Council’s December 14 meeting also covers possible increases in fees and charges which Council staff describe as “areas of opportunity”. Staff are currently finalising details on proposed increases
and have not released any further information at this stage. Highlights of the report include a further reduction of the 2020-2021 capital expenditure program to $170M and a structural reduction target in employee costs and materials and contracts of about $50M. The earlier announced rate increase has increased to 15 percent (see separate story) and a first tranche of under performing property assets is moving ahead with the procurement of valuers and agents. Chief Financial Officer, Natalia Cowley, said staff were
finalising further tranches of proposed property asset sales and negotiations were underway for a loan to secure $50M to $100m in capital works. Meanwhile, the forensic audit into Council’s financial situation continues. A report to Council’s meeting said that sharing of information and the initial assessment had been completed and this will inform the scope of the final phases of the audit. The Audit Report is currently still on track for completion by late January 2021. The November investment report was also tabled at the meeting and shows that
Council has almost $388M in investment funds, providing millions of dollars each year in interest payments. However, the investment funds are restricted funds and cannot be used to pay for operational matters such as staff wages or other regular unrestricted costs. Net return for November was $330,000 which was made up entirely of interest. In November, Council had a net inflow of $62.54M in restricted funds with a decrease of cash of $5.5M and an increase of $68M in investments. Merilyn Vale
Wage costs were lower becauseO of unfilled vacancies F The State Government’s Fit For The Future program might have meant that councils, including Central Coast Council, tried to improve their positions to meet the criteria set out in
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Gosford and Wyong Councils might have allowed staff vacancies to remain unfilled in the lead up to amalgamation. “This meant the cost of wages dropped $29M in the lead up to amalgamation when
it normally goes up about three average of $165M in the years “When I talked to outdoor ADVERTISEMENT staff they said yes, we had percent per year,” Hart said. before. The combined cost of wages While the published staff vacancies that were not filled,” from the two former councils numbers represented the Hart said. dropped to $135M in May structure, the actual number of Merilyn Vale 2016, at the time of employed staff was less. ADVERTISEMENT amalgamation, from an
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Council’s financial situation explained Central Coast Council is looking for a response from their auditors about the advice that they provided when reporting on restricted funds. It appears this might have led Council to believe that it had more cash reserves than it actually did. A significant issue for the new Council was the way that auditors suggested that they account for restricted funds at the beginning of 2017, when Council was still under administration from the amalgamation. Council’s Acting CEO, Rik Hart, said there was a note to the accounts in the 2016 financial year saying that the department had a voluntary policy on how to account for restricted funds. “This was done at the time allegedly under the advice of the auditors,” Hart said. The policy made it appear that Council had an extra $88M as cash that could be spent. Hart said that elsewhere in
the annual report, the funds appeared as restricted funds. “These were published numbers, they were there if you knew where to look,” Hart said. The reporting of the restricted funds as cash meant that Council, at the beginning of the 2017 financial year, thought it had $93M in cash when in fact it only had $5M. At the end of the financial year, Council had saved $65M from income, thanks in part to $80M in operational grants from the State Government. So, it had total cash of $70M only, not the extra $88M of restricted funds mentioned at the start of 2017 in the published accounts. Even with only $70M in cash, Council started the 2018 financial year in great shape. That was July 2017 and the Council was still under administration. The councillors were not elected until September 2017. “$70M was a sound amount to have as a cash buffer for unexpected expenses and to
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spending way more than it earned in income. By the end of financial year 2018, the deficit was $22.7M.
By the end of financial year 2019, another $5M was added to the accumulating deficit. Also looming by then was a $39M cut in income from the IPART decision to lower water and sewer rates for the Central Coast. By the beginning of 2020, the figures were showing that income was decreasing and costs increasing. By the end of financial year 2020, which was June 30 of this year, Council had blown the budget by $89M. The forecast for this current financial year (2020-2021) is another blowout by $115M. That will take Council’s accumulated loss to more than $230M, but when paper losses of devalued asset sales are taken into account, the loss is about $200M. The cash crisis emerged when Council announced in October that it had been using restricted funds to pay operational costs. This money has to be repaid, but Council can take its time
repaying it and it will pay no interest on it in the meantime. Council resolved in November for a $50M loan to be accepted so that these restricted funds were no longer being used. Council’s main focus now is to crystallise the losses this year so it can work on a balanced budget next year, and for the next 10 years after that, until the debt is repaid. Council has in place a Business Recovery Plan and is working on reducing costs, selling assets to raise money and looking at getting another loan to pay the bills until Council’s income is higher than its expenditure. For the $317M long term debt that Council is carrying, it is making interest payments and paying back the principle just like a resident would pay back a mortgage. The $200M that has to be paid back can be likened to a resident with a mortgage raiding their superannuation fund to pay for their lifestyle.
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Even though Central Coast Council is in debt, the Administrator, Dick Persson, says the money has been well spent on significant infrastructure. “The money was not lost, rather it was spent on projects, in fact 1,383 capital works projects were delivered,” Persson said. “As I stated in my 30-day Interim Report, in 2019/20 the Council embarked upon a $242M capital works program,” he said. “While this decision was flawed, it should be noted that this delivered significant infrastructure to the Central Coast.” He said the Mardi to Warnervale Pipeline project was managed effectively in
2019/20, which meant that aspects of the $50M project were brought forward and more than $14M was expended on this one significant project. “The 9km pipeline will boost water supply to the Central Coast’s rapidly growing northern suburbs and will improve water security for the entire region,” he said. Other works included the resurfacing of 107km of road, upgrading 82 bus stops to make them accessible, 4.9km of drainage infrastructure and the upgrade of four wharves to improve access and usability. Work was also undertaken on projects that not only maintain essential services but also enhanced the amenity of open spaces on the Coast. These included works at Adcock Park, EDSACC at
Bateau Bay, Heazlett Park in Avoca, Don Small Oval at Tacoma and Koolewong Foreshore, on which a combined total of $7.137M was spent. More than $6M was spent on the maintenance and renewal of community assets including seven childcare centres, 18 library projects, 11 community halls and 18 community centre projects. Council’s recreational facilities were developed with a new water play park at the Peninsula Leisure Centre. Persson said there were about 250 more people employed at Council than at the time of amalgamation. “While this practice impacted Council’s finances negatively, it must be noted that these people were active and
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productive members of the organisation, delivering services to the Central Coast,” he said. “They delivered day-to-day services including customer service, child care, library services, recreational services, community services and events. “In fact, in 2019/20, 30 major events were conducted which promoted arts and culture in the region as well as stimulating the local economy. “A key area where services were delivered is in the remediation or maintenance of environmental assets. “This year $2.292M was spent on the maintenance of about 47km of Asset Protection Zones and fire trails to minimise the fire risk adjacent Council land, and maintenance on
Council’s network of 223 fire trails with a total length of 260km. “In a year such as 2020, expenditure on fire mitigation was a significant service to the Central Coast community. “Another example is the collection of 10,723 cubic metres of seagrass wrack from Tuggerah Lakes against the Key Performance Indicator (KPI) target 8,000 cubic metres. “Removal of excess seagrass wrack and floating algae from Tuggerah Lakes is undertaken to enhance water quality and improve circulation in nearshore areas. “In addition to the seagrass wrack removal, Council collected 1,098 tonnes of waste material from 367 gross pollutant traps and 570 tonnes collected from 37 constructed
wetlands that would have otherwise entered Tuggerah Lakes. “This work cost around $1.350M. “2020 has been an exceptional year with unforeseen events such as reduced dam levels, bushfires, floods, coastal erosion, followed by COVID-19, all which required the constant redirection of resources to meeting the needs of the community. “In response to the bushfires, Council waived green waste fees for properties west of the M1 motorway, allowing the community to prepare their properties and dispose of waste. Merilyn Vale
Jilliby rezoning to go to Planning Minister A Planning Proposal to rezone 85.56ha of Jilliby land for rural residential development will now go to the NSW Planning Minister for consideration. It is expected that the Jilliby proposal will yield about 19 rural residential lots, off Hue
Hue Rd, close to the Sparks Rd M1 interchange. Part of the land will be rezoned E3 Environmental Management (21.6ha) and the remainder to E4 Environmental Living (63.96ha). The subject lots in Sandra St, Jilliby, earmarked for
Environment Living, are numbers 40, 50, and 80, while numbers 60 and 70 will be Environment Management, which will create a green corridor through the middle of the overall site. Another site at 11 Cottesloe Rd will be rezoned to Environmental Living.
The land varies from cleared grazing land through to lightly timbered pastureland and slopes. Administrator, Dick Persson, and Council staff undertook a site inspection in November and the matter was reviewed by the Central Coast Local Planning Panel on December
10, which deemed rezoning to have merit and that Council should proceed with a Planning Proposal. The Planning Proposal for the Jilliby rural residential area will now go to the NSW Planning Minister to decide whether it should proceed, with or without variation, known as a Gateway
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Armidale going through the same Council experience Irate Armidale ratepayers have offered support to the Central Coast, setting up a facebook page for residents to campaign, like Armidale did, against a rate rise. The facebook page is called Protest Against Extreme Rates of the Central Coast and has been started as a sister page to the one for Armidale. Joshua Fittler, a fifth generation New Englander whose family settled on the outskirts of Armidale in the 1850s, started both pages and has added some Coast administrators to the local page. “This group is for the purpose of forming real plans and taking real action against rate hikes and irresponsible fiscal management within the Central Coast Council. “This is not a group for tyre kicking,” Joshua wrote on the page, which as at December 15, had almost 3200 members after going public on Tuesday, December 8. The Armidale page has more than 800 members and the group has held some public protests. The Armidale area has about
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30,000 residents versus 10 times that on the Coast, about 333,000 residents. Fittler was a council candidate for the previous Armidale regional council election and is leading the charge against a rate hike in his area. Armidale residents are facing rate rises that would total 20 percent under one option. Minister for Local Government, Shelley Hancock, suspended Armidale Regional Council on
June 12, for a period of three months and appointed an Interim Administrator. That was extended for another three months with suspension due to end on December 11. Here on the Central Coast, our council was put under Administrator, Dick Persson, on October 30 and he has said he will ask the Minister for a second three months in the chair before handing the business back to the
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downturn for 70 years,” he said. “On top of that, the community is recovering from the effects of bushfires and the worst drought in the history of rainfall recording. “And the council wants to make permanent a seven year old special rates variation of 10 percent which was due to expire this year and apply for another 10 percent,” he said. Here on the Coast, the
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Administrator vents over lack of national leadership on coastal erosion A letter asking for national leadership on beachfront coastal erosion is being penned by Central Coast Council Administrator, Dick Persson, vowing to “up the ante” to get something done. Persson said he was “mad as hell and somebody has to do something” in response to a report to Council’s December 14 meeting updating him on beachfront and river management plans. After his speech, he said he felt better for “venting”. Persson said that all councils he has worked at have had significant coastal erosion. “Tonight’s news tells us Bryon Bay’s beachfront has gone and not just some of it, but it is right along the beachfront,” he said on Monday night when storms were still lashing the north coast. Persson said the issues at Collaroy on the Northern
Beaches were still not resolved and the Central Coast had the same sort of problems. He said he had already in the past written to the Federal Government and had received no reply.
“We are going to end up with walls with no beach in front of them or retreat. “It is just not satisfactory,” he said. “I don’t know what I can do but I will up my ante.”
Persson said the issue needed leadership from both the state and federal governments. Council is progressively working on developing new Coastal Management Programs (CMPs) for the Central Coast in
accordance with State Government directions outlined in the NSW Coastal Management Manual. These CMP’s will replace Council’s existing Coastal Zone Management Plans (CZMPs).
CMPs are prepared through a five stage process. These are currently underway for the Hawkesbury-Nepean Estuary (including Broken Bay and Brisbane Water), the Open Coast and Coastal Lagoons areas and the Tuggerah Lakes Estuary. Community consultation and engagement is to be undertaken as the plans are developed. Certified CZMPs will cease to have effect from December 31, 2021, with only certified CMPs being recognised from that time. There is, however, no requirement for councils to complete CMPs by 2021. The report went on to explain the roles of multiple NSW Government agencies and Central Coast Council during the response to the coastal erosion event that occurred during July 2020. Merilyn Vale
Social Inclusion Charter being reviewed A Social Inclusion Charter written by Central Coast Council is getting closer to its first public outing. A copy of the draft charter was circulated for review to the Social Inclusion Advisory Group meeting on October 14. The committee voiced its frustration in February about the delay in completing this policy and it has now seen the draft and is providing feedback. Eventually the policy will go to Council for adoption. The committee Minutes
explain that the Charter will complement various strategies and policies already in place within Council and provide an overarching structure for inclusion. Feedback from the committee was in the Minutes that Administrator, Dick Persson, received and noted at the December 14 Council meeting. Committee members said that it was important for people to understand how the Charter would be used once it was endorsed. It will mean that all Council
policies/projects would need to align with the Charter. It was suggested that this assertion be included in the Charter, as well as specific criteria or targets to ensure compliance and to measure success. The committee discussed the language used and talked about the difference between equality and equity, the word equity being used in the Charter. It was noted that the language used was in accordance with national standards.
The committee suggested that the Charter’s preamble should include the need to address the concept that “our society was inherently inequitable and outline exactly what social inclusion is and why it’s needed”. The Minutes show that it was noted that improving social inclusion had significant economic value leading to quality health and wellbeing, increased employment opportunities and ultimately greater outcomes for the region.
It said the Charter shouldn’t just add bureaucratic layers, it should fit well with existing documents to reduce overlapping. Members of the committee were keen to see more mention of advocacy in the Charter, with the view that Council take on a more active role in advocating for social inclusion on behalf of the community. The ABS figures were discussed as they showed low numbers, seeming to indicate the community wasn’t as diverse as suggested.
“This may mean more support is needed, as disadvantaged groups are under represented,” the Minutes stated. It is important to ensure that the Charter is known to all staff and that its effects are also experienced externally, the Minutes concluded. The review is continuing. The committee meets again in December. Merilyn Vale
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Central Coast is the dog attack capital of NSW again As the Central Coast looks on track to record its fourth straight year as the worst LGA in the state for dog attacks, Hamlyn Terrace’s Judi Roxburgh is demanding that they do more to tackle irresponsible dog ownership in the region. Roxburgh’s life changed forever on September 6 when she and her Mini-Foxie, Buddy, were attacked by two American Staffies whilst out on a Father’s Day stroll. Buddy was mauled to death, while Roxburgh sustained injuries to her arms whilst trying to save him. “As soon as I saw them running at us, I knew it was going to end badly. “I tried to protect Buddy, but they started biting and ripping at my arms to get to him. “I just started screaming until people came running out of their houses, but there was nothing anyone could do. “They killed him in 30 seconds,” Roxburgh said. Both dogs involved have since been put down, but after learning about the Coast’s woeful track record of dog related violence, Roxburgh believes it’s time for some big changes. “I was told by the attending Council Ranger that we are the worst LGA in the state for dog attacks and that locally, Rangers typically deal with one to two pet deaths a week, which shocked me. “When I asked them what dog owners should do to protect themselves and their dogs, they recommended carrying around a sawn-off golf club or hockey stick for defense. “That was the actual advice I was given from a council employee,” Roxburgh said. According to official Pound and Dog Attack Statistic Reports by the Office of Local Government, the Central Coast
LGA has been the worst in NSW for dog attacks every year since it was formed in 2017. Prior to that, the Gosford LGA had been the worst for dog attacks every year since 2014, with the Wyong LGA consistently ranked in the top 10. Both former LGA’s were also consistently ranked the highest or very high for serious dog attacks, which the Office of Local Government classifies as “attacks where a person was involved and where the injury resulted in medical treatment, hospitalisation or death.” This year the Central Coast LGA has recorded 191 dog attacks and 23 serious attacks, the highest in the state, with data for the October-December quarter still to be published. Knowing firsthand the grim reality of these statistics, Roxburgh has started seeking out locals with similar lived experience. “I put my story on social media and I’ve had hundreds of responses from other locals. “Their stories are shocking
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and that’s why I want what happened to Buddy to be a pivotal moment for the Coast. “This has been going on for years and it’s high time Central Coast Council did something about it. “In March, a 91-year-old woman died on the South Coast from a dog attack. “Do we need to get to that point before something changes?” Complicating the issue further is the sheer number of dogs living on the Coast, with the Office of Local Government putting the number of microchipped dogs in the LGA at 136,736 as of the 2020 July-September quarter, the highest in the state by a significant margin, with the second being Blacktown LGA at 89,143. With that figure not accounting for the number of non-microchipped dogs, Roxburgh said that it was becoming increasingly clear how the Coast became the capital for dog related violence in NSW. “Here on the Coast there is no limit to the number of dogs that can be registered to any
one person, and that, along with council’s resolution to educate the community as opposed to punishing negligence, is the problem. “Council needs to take a hardline approach to dog owners who do the wrong thing. “Rangers should be using the powers they have to fine owners whose dogs or actions put others at risk. “Given how long this has been going on, I’m frankly astounded that council isn’t being more proactive and I encourage other residents to start demanding they do more to address this issue. “Do we really want to keep being known as the dog attack capital of NSW?” Roxburgh said. A spokesperson for Central Coast Council said council was working hard to educate the community on the importance of responsible pet ownership and that it was important to consider the current definition of a dog attack when examining local statistics. “The Central Coast LGA has the highest rate of dog
ownership for any LGA in NSW and subsequently has one of the largest numbers of reported dog attacks. “Under the Companion Animals Act, a dog attack is defined as a dog rushing at, attacking, biting, harassing or chasing any person or animal (other than vermin), whether or not any injury is caused to the person or animal. “This means that even if a dog rushes at a person from behind a fence, it is classified and reported as a dog attack. “All reported dog attacks (12 in this calendar year which have caused dog and cat companion animal deaths) are investigated and actioned by Council Rangers in accordance with the provisions of the Companion Animals Act. “Given our high rate of dog ownership, responsible pet ownership is something that council takes very seriously, and we do not endorse or encourage anyone to carry a weapon whilst in public. “It is the owner’s responsibility to ensure their dog is under control at all times. “Penalties for dogs that
attack are set by the State Government and are enforced by council in accordance with the legislation. “Council is also looking to develop a policy relating to responsible pet ownership which will support and guide our response and corrective action regarding incidents such as dog attacks. “There are no limits that apply to NSW Councils regarding the number of dogs that a resident can own, and Council does not have delegated authority to limit the number of dogs within the LGA. “However, all animals must be registered, and the treatment of the animals must comply with the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals legislation. “Council investigates all reports of restricted breeds in accordance with the provisions of the Companion Animals Act,” the spokesperson said. The spokesperson also provided the following list of some of council’s proactive pet ownership measures currently in effect. They are: Responsible Pet Ownership education program - which includes a dog safety preschools program and biannual microchipping events; regular communication direct with the community on responsible pet ownership and their responsibilities both to their pet and the wider community; regular routine patrols of beaches and reserves to address the issue of unleashed dogs; signage at dog friendly locations and known popular walking spots; responding to complaints of roaming dogs and impounding unattended dogs; and swift investigation of reports of nuisance dog behaviour and aggressive dog incidents and enforcement action where appropriate for breaches of the Companion Animal Act. Dilon Luke
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DAs processed 39 Gorokan local has second big Keno win percent quicker than state average Central Coast Council is performing well above the state average for time taken to process development applications. The state average for councils is 59 days, while Council’s median processing time is 36 days. For the July to September 2020 quarter, 841 development applications were lodged, with 718 reaching a decision and with an estimated value of $262M. Council works to the Central Coast Regional Plan 2036
which provides the over arching strategy for development in the region. It has also put in place improved assessment times and offers formal prelodgement meetings for prospective applicants. A council spokesperson said these actions ensured that the Central Coast continued to lead the way in creating more housing and opportunities for the community. Source: Media release, Dec 15 Central Coast Council
A Gorokan woman has proved that lightning can strike twice, winning her second Keno Classic 9 Spot prize, this time a windfall of more than $269,000 in game 568 on December 13.
Confirming her win with an official from Keno the following day, the regular player said she was still in disbelief. “I’ve won a Keno Classic 9 Spot prize four years ago, so incredibly, this isn’t the first time this has happened. “I was very excited when I realised I’d won and I can’t believe that I’ll have it just in
time for Christmas. “I plucked the numbers out of thin air. “They weren’t particularly special, but they will be now. “I’m so thrilled. “I am absolutely over the moon. “I can’t believe this has happened again,” the lucky lady said. When asked how she planned to enjoy her prize, the Gorokan resident said this Christmas would be unforgettable. “It’s arrived at such a perfect time.
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“I have family all over the world, so I will certainly be sharing it with them. “It really takes the stress off, that’s for sure. “It’s an amazing feeling.” The winning Keno entry was purchased at Wallarah Bay Recreation Club at Gorokan. Venue Manager, Sean Newman, said that they were celebrating having one of their patrons score a major Keno prize. “I was excited and a bit shocked too. “I couldn’t believe the 9 Spot jackpot winning ticket was
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purchased at our venue,” he said. “It’s been quite some time since our last big Keno win. “We’ve had a few 7 Spot jackpots, but to be honest, I don’t think we’ve ever had a major 9 Spot winner. “The venue had a good buzz once it was revealed on the Keno screens. “Immediately patrons and staff were all talking about it. “We wish our winner the very best with their prize.” Source: Press release, Dec 14 Lauren Cooney, Tabcorp
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From Council It has been two weeks since delivering my 30-Day Interim Report. I continue to receive constructive feedback and engagement from the community, not only on the contents of the report but also the necessary steps required to bring Council back to a balanced budget. I have written to the Minister for Local Government, The Hon Shelley Hancock MP, requesting a threemonth extension to the end of April 2021 to allow for me to recruit a new Chief Executive Officer and put in place a balanced budget for 2021/22. Last Friday, I undertook another site visit as part of my getting to know the Coast. My visit focused on the coastline from North Entrance to Terrigal inspecting The Entrance Channel, dredging and erosion, iconic DA sites such as Lakeside Plaza and Short Street Carpark, Wamberal erosion and Terrigal walkway. While I’m new to this region the similarities of the issues experienced here on the Central Coast to those in the Northern Beaches are very familiar to me, from coastal erosion to mountain bike riding in environmental lands, opening lagoons to stop flooding, aboriginal lands unable to be developed due to environmental issues and DA approval delays where views are being impacted. I will be conducting another site visit before the year is out, venturing further south to acquaint myself with the various issues there.
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Maternity unit at Wyong Hospital remains closed With the maternity unit at Wyong Hospital to remain closed until at least early next year, Central Coast Labor MPs rallied with members of the NSW Nursing and Midwifery Association on December 11 protesting what they claim are planned cuts to maternity services at Gosford Hospital. Central Coast Local Health District confirmed that the Wyong unit was closed earlier this year in light of a COVID-19 surge and reopening it would not be considered before next year. The District Chief Executive, Dr Andrew Montague, said Wyong Midwifery Group Practice was currently providing antenatal care on the Wyong Hospital campus. “The maternity unit at Wyong will re-open when COVID-19 surge requirements are no longer required,” Montague said. With Gosford now the only public hospital on the Coast offering a maternity unit, MPs and the Association claim that the maternity bed base and midwifery staffing at Gosford are set to be cut. However, the District says bed numbers and staffing in the maternity unit are constantly shuffled to meet demand and there will be no cuts as such. The Association says it
Wyong MP David Harris (left), The Entrance MP David Mehan and Gosford MP Liesl Tesch (front) with members of the NSW Nurses and Midwives Association at a protest rally
understands that dedicated maternity beds at Gosford will be cut from 28 to 24, even though it says there is often in excess of 30 beds being used by women and babies on a daily basis. The ward will also lose one 12-hour midwifery shift per day, it says. Labor MPs say the latest cuts follow a recent cessation of the continuity of care program and the 2019 cancellation of two full time positions from the
Midwifery Group Practice service, which is popular among low risk pregnant mothers on the Central Coast. Wyong MP, David Harris, said it was essential that safety was the top priority when making calls about maternity services. “We cannot accept that women and babies will be put at risk for the sake of saving the government a few dollars,” he said. “The Inquiry into the deaths of five newborns at Blacktown
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Hospital in the past two years has highlighted a lack of staffing as a key issue, so we know the life threatening implications of having under staffed maternity wards,” Swansea MP, Yasmin Catley said. “These numbers might not sound overwhelming, but we have to remember that each birth involves two patients, a mother and a baby, so to reduce the number of midwives significantly increases the patient load for other
midwives,” The Entrance MP, David Mehan said. “Cuts to staffing and resources has a negative effect on families,” he said. The District Chief Executive, Dr Andrew Montague, said the District monitors and assesses staffing requirements across all its maternity services using the agreed staffing assessment methodology in the NSW Public Health System Nurses and Midwives Award. “Current staffing of the
maternity service at Gosford Hospital exceeds the requirements set out in the Award,” he said. “Additional staffing is provided where there is particularly high demand or additional complexity. “This ensures a safe and supportive environment for expectant women. “A review of demand in Gosford Hospital’s maternity inpatient unit over the past two years identified that on average, 20 women per day were staying in the unit. “The employment of current midwifery staff will not be affected. “There will not be an increase in the workloads of midwives. “Staffing is increased as demand increases. “The safety and wellbeing of women and their babies is our number one priority, and we maintain safe staffing levels at all times to maintain a high standard of care. “The District continues to provide continuity of care programs for expectant women through its Midwifery Group Practice, Aboriginal Maternal and Infant health, and complex care programs.” However, the Union says the decision to make cuts to the maternity unit are premature, given the current routine review is yet to conclude. Terry Collins and Sue Murray
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Rebikes reinvigorated after COVID-19 From Page 1 The bicycle boom was one of the most unexpected impacts of COVID-19, but it’s a welcome surprise for Alison Homestead Men’s Shed members, Kerry Braslin and Ken Johnson. Together they run the rebikes bicycle recycling initiative, which has seen almost 2,000 bikes refurbished and regifted to people in need across the Central Coast and as far afield as Cambodia. With every donation a story to tell, Braslin said the past seven years had been a fascinating time in his life and the Chronicle sat down with him to talk about rebikes’ humble beginnings, the 2020 cycling renaissance and what’s next for the project. According to Braslin, the operation came about by accident when he decided to
Kerry Braslin in his rebikes workshop
marry his love of cycling and tinkering together. “I’d been a cyclist forever and always had a bike mechanic course on my list of
things to do, so one day I just signed up for one. “After that, I heard about a bloke at San Remo Men’s Shed that was doing bikes up
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for Camp Breakaway, but had to stop after having an accident, so I reached out to them and took over the project. “At that time, Alison Homestead Men’s Shed was just getting started and since I lived in the area, they let me join and use the space as a workshop. “John joined up a couple years later and we’ve been fixing up bikes together ever since,” Braslin said. Together, the pair apply their mechanical knowhow to bikes in need of some TLC, refurbishing them for children in need. On the Coast, their bikes go to local charities, neighbourhood centres and special needs schools, but over the years the pair have also gifted bikes to Aussie kids impacted by natural disasters, remote Indigenous communities and families in Cambodia and East Timor through their international charity partners. And calls for the duo’s services have only grown, with this year one of rebikes’
busiest yet, following a pandemic fuelled cycling resurgence. “We had huge demand from February to June, for both incoming and outgoing bikes, and it was just a very interesting time to be doing this. “I know bike shops across the Coast couldn’t get stock in fast enough and it was the same for us. “Things have slowed down quite a bit now, but they usually pick up again just before Christmas and I’m hoping the Central Coast community will donate generously, as they’ve done in the past.” With the duo wanting to keep a special stock of bikes in case of emergency over the summer, locals are encouraged to dig out their old bikes and donate now. “All of our bikes go out to local organisations in the week before Christmas, but this year we’d like to get enough donations to keep 10 to 15 bikes on hand, in case of a bushfire, to give to a
community in need,” Braslin said. With a big couple of weeks ahead of him, Braslin said he and Johnson had no plans to slow rebikes down. “We’ve actually gone through a bit of a revamp over the past couple of months. “My wife Marion has championed it, with new posters, a new donation rack and a new website and social media presence to grow interest in rebikes and get the word out. “For me, getting to put my mechanical skills to the test is what keeps my interest. “I love the work that we do and getting to support the community like this is my way of doing something for others,” Braslin said. Residents can donate to rebikes by dropping off their unwanted serviceable bikes at the Alison Homestead rebikes drop off point, located outside of the Homestead’s front gates. Dilon Luke
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At around 4pm on Thursday, November 12, a woman entered a bottle shop on Alison Rd and stole goods from the premises. Police have released CCTV
footage of a woman who is described as: Caucasian in appearance, approximately 30-35 years old, with a large build and black hair worn in a bun. Source: Website, Dec 9 Police Report E 76075070 Tuggerah Lakes Police District
Tuggerah Lakes Police are seeking the community’s assistance to identify two men they wish to speak to in relation to a car fire that destroyed one car and badly damaged two others.
Wanted for alcohol theft Tuggerah Lakes Police are seeking the community’s assistance to identify a man they wish to speak to in relation to a stealing incident at Killarney Vale. At around 6pm on Tuesday, December 2, a man entered a bottle shop on Wyong Rd before attempting to leave the premises without paying for goods in his possession. When a staff member tried to intervene, the man allegedly threatened to pull a knife on the
employee. No knife was seen or produced at the time of the incident. Police have released CCTV footage of a man who is described as: Caucasian in appearance, approximately 18-20 years old, with a medium build and short, light hair. Source: Website, Dec 9 Crime Report E 76862836 Tuggerah Lakes Police District
Drowning at Frazer Park Beach A Sunday afternoon swim at Frazer Park Beach turned to tragedy when a 55-year-old father died trying to assist his 20-yearold son caught in a rip current. At about 1.30pm on December 13, another beachgoer noticed two men in difficulty in a strong rip current at the unpatrolled beach. in Munmorah State Conservation Area. The two men were struggling to stay afloat, so other people on the beach went into the water to assist. They pulled both men from the water unconscious and were assisted ashore by a boat in the vicinity. Members of the public performed CPR on both men until emergency service teams arrived. A Surf Life Saving NSW
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(SLSNSW) inflatable rescue boat and two jet skis, crewed by volunteer lifesavers, were launched from nearby patrolled beach locations at Catherine Hill Bay and The Lakes at Budgewoi. Surf Life Saving Duty Officers were also tasked to the incident, as was the Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter. Despite the best efforts of members of the public and the emergency services teams, the
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55-year-old father could not be revived. His 20-year-old son was revived and taken to John Hunter Hospital. Officers from Tuggerah Lakes Police District are investigating the incident and will prepare a report for the Coroner. SLSNSW Director of Lifesaving, Joel Wiseman, said it was a difficult situation for all involved, made more challenging due to the isolation of the area. “I would like to acknowledge the efforts of the community members who rescued the men and raised the alarm as they placed their lives at risk to do so,” Wiseman said. “Our thoughts and sincere sympathies go out to the family and friends of the father and son at this very sad time.” Sue Murray
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The fire occurred at around 4.20pm on Tuesday, November 10, in the parking lot at North Lakes Tavern at Charmhaven.
Police have released CCTV footage of two men they believe can assist with their inquiries. Source: Website, Dec 9 Police Report E 77058262 Tuggerah Lakes Police District
Impaled on a metal chair A Buff Point man is recovering in hospital after falling through a roof and being impaled on a metal chair. It’s understood that the man was working on the roof of a property on Moola Rd at around
12:30pm on Friday, December 11, before he fell through, impaling his lower abdomen on the chair in the process. Emergency services including NSW Ambulance, NSW Police, Central Coast Volunteer Rescue
Squad and the CareFlight Rescue Helicopter were all tasked to assist, with the man treated at the scene before being flown to John Hunter Hospital in a serious but stable condition. Dilon Luke
Reserve manager assaulted A female contractor for the Norah Head Lighthouse Reserve is recovering after being assaulted by a group of youths. The Reserve Manager was inspecting the reserve on Friday, November 27, when she came across a group of around 20 teenagers camping illegally in sand dunes near the old quarry site on the Reserve around 11:30pm. Noticing that the group had started a bonfire amidst a heatwave and total fire ban
conditions, the Reserve Manager approached them and requested that they extinguish the fire. Three males from the group then approached the Reserve Manager, before one pushed her to the ground, with the Contractor striking her head on the roadway and splitting it open as a result of the fall. Police have been told at that point an older boy came to the Contractor’s aid and took on a
protective role until police and paramedics arrived on the scene. Two male youths were apprehended at the scene, but the remaining youths fled, with it understood the gathering may have been an end of school celebration. A Black Subaru with green P Plates was parked on the road nearby and it is believed that at least two females filmed the assault on their phones. Dilon Luke
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Colliery modification 4 is just another nail in the coffin FORUM
The proposed modifications to Chain Valley Colliery, Modification 4 (Chronicle p3 Dec 9), is just another nail in the coffin for our community and an extension of life for further burning of coal at Vales Point Power Station.
The risks are immense for a potential 20mm subsidence of the suburbs of Brightwaters, Mirrabooka and Sunshine. The previous Modification 3 was fast tracked, with the reopening of the mine in the absence of a full Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) after it went into administration in 2018 and was swiftly acquired by Delta Coal. The Chain Valley Colliery mining consent boundary covers a huge portion of Lake
See Page 2 for address and contribution conditions. Opinions expressed are those of the writer and not necessarily of the newspaper Macquarie already and the cumulative subsidence risks are of greater concern. Where are the assurances from Delta, Centennial or the NSW Environment and Protection Authority (EPA) that the risks of the lake bed cracking aren’t increased by the approval, considering its close proximity to more than 100 million tonnes of stored
coal ash, laden with harmful heavy metal pollutants? We have been burdened by the impacts of coal mining, the burning of coal and the storage of toxic coal ash, which both the industry and the government have no answers for. This approval will prolong the community’s slow demise while making the very few richer than they already are at the residents’ health costs. There seem to be no transition plans or programs leading into the renewable stage of power generation, which is growing exponentially, for the existing and future workers within the industry. A tokenistic solar farm is just another way of covering the toxic ash dams, or what they would call remediation. The operators have had their
head in the sand for decades, only being concerned with their dividends and profits, doing deals with government departments which have led to many hundred million dollar profits, without the decency of any concern for the workers, let alone the community. When is enough, enough? It is obvious that considering the Coalition government has very little chance of gaining any seats in the region and the Opposition is so pro-mining, that the NSW Government is not concerned with the region’s health or welfare. The local environment is not a priority, while the EPA continues to hand out licences to pollute or destroy. Email, Dec 9 Gary Blaschke OAM, Lake Munmorah
Unauthorised activity and non-compliance is rewarded yet again FORUM
I am one of a large group of residents at Palm Grove and the surrounding area who have objected, and continue to object strongly, to an unauthorised dog breeding and boarding operation at 604 Ourimbah Creek Rd.
We are utterly dismayed at the recent decision of the Local Planning Panel (LPP) for retrospective approval of this unauthorised intensive French Bulldog breeding enterprise which has been operating since July 2019. As a result of a seriously flawed system, despite appropriate and considered intervention by Council officers, including a Senior Compliance Officer and Planning Officer, the business was permitted to entrench itself and expand over 16 months. Throughout this period, the applicants of DA97/2020 demonstrated utter contempt for Council’s compliance directives to cease operation, demolish structures and, as I understand, to pay fines. Council’s perceived and quite real impotence in the matter resulted in extensive time and unnecessary cost to the ratepayers as a result of compliance officers, planning officers, environmental officers and rangers all needing to be involved with very little useful outcome. The impact on the community was also substantial, as can be verified in documentation to Council and through frequent phone calls. The applicant delayed and
prevaricated and failed to produce reports in a timely fashion. The DA was eventually submitted with inadequate reports provided in a number of key areas. That saga lives on, with the LPP requesting yet another acoustic report, while we already have 16 months of diarised noise, recordings, the accuracy of which was attested to through visits by environmental officers. Council received 45 submissions objecting to the DA from our small but concerned community, all strongly recommending rejection of the proposal. The submissions were broad based addressing animal welfare, unsuitability for the local area, impact on public amenity, environmental and other concerns including compliance issues, in addition to the serious noise impacts of this intensive French Bulldog breeding business. This is a breed which the RSPCA is attempting to ban because of the multiple and serious health issues they suffer and the problems that these so-called designer dogs experience are well documented. These fashionable dogs can sell for up to $10,000, a seriously lucrative business with breeders often operating with high levels of secrecy, selling dogs online through third parties.
USA coal ash dump legislation should be used here as well I don’t support building a solar farm on top of a leaching toxic ash dam as mentioned in the story “REZ legislation will lead to massive investment in renewable energy” (Chronicle p6 Nov 25). We should be digging up this ash to recycle, starting a cement manufacturing industry to employ more locals and returning the ash dam to what it used to be, which was Mannering wetlands and the blue lake that locals collected fresh water from during dry spells when locals only had tank water. The environmental vandalism of this toxic ash dam has occurred because of government legislation to allow
FORUM it to occur, but it’s morally wrong to allow it to continue. In America, they passed legislation to have all toxic coal ash dumps dug up and lined to stop contamination leaching into nearby waterways. Delta Electricity should be made to remove the illegal dumping of asbestos so the taxpayers do not have to foot the clean-up of this asbestos in the future. The current managers have failed to protect the public and the environment. It was on their watch that this dumping occurred. Email, Dec 8 Neil Wynn, Mannering Park
Former mayor has little credibility
After months of painstaking appear to have been work to ensure that due process acknowledged, but it’s difficult was followed, Council’s to be certain with no recommendation to the Local communication, sharing of Planning Panel was to reject information or rationale. It is astonishing that the proposal. This is unacceptably suspended councillor, Jane and Smith, feels qualified to As there was a large number disrespectful not now be facing bankruptcy of submissions, the DA was fundamentally offensive. offer advice to the and ratepayers would not now sent to the LPP, but we were What more do we have to do Administrator about the be faced with enormous reassured that this would be a as a community to say no? operations of the Council imposts on their bills to pay for transparent process Sadly, it appears that (in her advertisement undertaken with integrity, that unauthorised activity and non- column, Chronicle p12 Dec her incompetence. She would be best advised to there would be a community compliance is to be rewarded 9). representative so that we could yet again. keep a very low profile and her She was our full-time paid Central be sure that local concerns Coast New We need to seriously address mayor through the whole Independents Party would be would get a fair hearing. our processes and systems to period of bungling and best advised to look for another What a disappointment! ensure that non-compliance The process has been totally and flouting of directives from buffoonery that precipitated us spokesperson if it wants to opaque with minimal Council are never, ever into the quagmire from which retain any shred of credibility the Administrator now has the for the next election. communication, and following rewarded. unenviable job of extracting us. the online forum with not even Email, Dec 13 Email, Dec 15 If she had focussed on what the courtesy of a face-to-face Bruce Hyland, Woy Woy Gaye Murrills, Palm Grove meeting, at which six our her job was, the region would community members spoke of our concerns, there was deafening silence. Was the community representative really our representative as he doesn’t telling us how to run unions I live anywhere near Palm Grove, Historically, Liberal Party regimes have always made liken to Dracula in charge of the he doesn’t know anything it a priority to destroy trade blood bank. about our environment, our wages, that Labor creates unions. area, our lifestyles? wealth, but not for you. Email, Dec 11 Just last week, following a Its mantra “Have We Got a Richard Ryan, Summerland Having the Liberal Party nine-minute meeting, the Deal For You” is to drive down Point Planning Panel announced that there would be a trial of the dog YOUR SPONSORSHIP CAN CHANGE breeding business over the A DISADVANTAGED CHILD’S LIFE next 15 months, and yet another acoustic CALLreport. 1800 024 069 1 in 10 Australian children are living in disadvantage*. Most importantly, any THESMITHFAMILY.COM.AU They don’t have the basics they need for their education imposed conditions will mean such as the right uniform, bag or even books. nothing to an applicant who has flouted every directive and By sponsoring an Australian child today you will give them request to date. the essentials they need to succeed at school. Multiple areas of concern *Australian Bureau of Statistics (2013). expressed in the submissions CALL 1800 024 069 have not been addressed at any stage by the Panel, or *Australian Bureau of Statistics (2013).
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Grace Evans wins 2020 Dobell Christmas Card competition Grace Evans’ winning photograph
Kanwal’s Grace Evans has taken out this year’s Dobell Christmas Card competition. Presented by Federal Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, each year the themed competition is opened to residents of the electorate, with this year’s targeting local photographers. Entries were opened in November and were uploaded to McBride’s website, where
constitutents could vote for their favourite photo. Evans’ snap of The Entrance Boatshed won the popular vote and the right to be the featured image on McBride’s 2020 Christmas card. It’s a confidence boost for the Early Childhood Educator who has slowly but surely begun developing her own photography business. “My win came as a total shock.
“A friend of mine actually sent me a text message saying I’d won, and I replied, ‘Oh my goodness, really, I didn’t know.’ “She told me to check Facebook and I had been tagged in the clip of Emma announcing the winner and runner ups in Parliament. “I was just so excited to hear Emma McBride say my name as the winner of the competition,” Evans said. A passionate landscape
photographer, Evans said that she was delighted that her shot of the boatshed would be making its way around Dobell. “I actually entered three shots that I felt represented the Central Coast and Dobell. “The first was of a wave with the sun rising behind it at Norah Head, showing off our beautiful beaches and coastline. “The second was a smoky sunrise at the old wharf near the Gorokan Fish Co-op, which
was washed away in one of the storms we had this year. “The third was of the Boatshed, which is such an amazing and historic building to me, and just knowing that my photograph is going to be seen by so many people on Emma’s Christmas card is thrilling,” Evans said. “I feel the competition is a wonderful way for local photographers to gain exposure and I hope Emma continues to hold it.
“We live in a beautiful part of NSW and sharing our photographs with the wider community can only benefit our tourism and hospitality industries in what’s been a tough year.” “I’d like to thank each person who voted for my photograph and the people around me who encourage and support me and my photography.” Dilon Luke
Baha’i thrive during the pandemic While religious groups and institutions have struggled to adapt in the face of COVID-19, the Central Coast Baha’i community is thriving. Scattered across all corners of the Central Coast, the community’s practicing members have embraced the opportunities that the pandemic has thrust upon them, integrating technology into their faith as they continue to pursue personal and spiritual fulfilment through the principles
of unity, equality and peace. Mardi resident, Vedad Badiyan, is a member of the community and said that when lockdown was first announced in March, it was a pivotal moment for local Baha’is. “We have many high risk people in our community, so in order to protect them and comply with pandemic restrictions, we ceased all face-to-face activities,” Badiyan explained. But with unity being the cornerstone of their faith, going months without meeting was
simply out of the question, so they chose to go online, embracing Zoom and other digital platforms to continue their spiritual gatherings, information meetings and study circles, and according to Badiyan, they’ve emerged stronger for it. “It has been quite a challenging year, but there have been many positives for us to take away. “By going online, our members have embraced new paradigms, new spaces and new ways of thinking.
“It’s also helped us connect with more people, as Bahai’s from neighbouring LGAs have been able to attend our activities, which rarely happened when we met in person, and just in general, it feels easier for us to come together now. “We’ve had the odd tech issue here and there, but even my mother in her 80s can now confidently use Zoom, so in a way the pandemic has forced a lot of positive change. “It made us innovative,” Badiyan said.
Berkeley Vale based practitioner, Brenda Peak, agrees and said this innovation had also allowed the Central Coast Baha’is to celebrate two milestone anniversaries. “2020 is actually the centenary of the Baha’i faith in Australia, but it’s also the 50th anniversary of the Central Coast Baha’i community, and it would have been awful if we couldn’t come together to celebrate. “We’ve held two celebrations to mark the centenary, one in April in accord with the arrival
of the first Baha’is to Australia and another in October,” Peak said. Badiyan said he was hopeful that the community would be able to meet in person early in the New Year to celebrate their anniversary, but noted that for the time being, members will be sticking with online only gatherings and events, which members of the wider public are welcome to participate. Dilon Luke
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Doggy themed exhibition tells artist’s story of COVID-19 For many of us, our pets proved to be an irreplaceable source of comfort and companionship during lockdown and that’s exactly the subject of Maree Azzopardi’s latest exhibition. The Entrance based artist has just launched her ‘Dog Days and Stuff’ exhibition at the Central Coast Virtual Reality Maree Azzopardi with one of her fur babies and muses, Oh Sabiha
Space, with the entire collection an ode to her dachshunds. With her work featured in major galleries and private collections around the world, 2020 was supposed to be another busy year for Azzopardi until the pandemic brought her life to a screeching halt. After starting the year with a successful solo exhibition in Rome in January, Azzopardi was supposed to travel to Lisbon and the Canary Islands
for her next lot of shows, before the world seemingly shutdown overnight. With overseas travel off the table, Azzopardi returned home to the Coast to weather the COVID storm, but with no one to go home to and no visitors allowed, loneliness and frustration took their toll on the Artist until she found solace in her pet family. “When my mental health started declining, my saviours
were my dachshunds, Oh Sabiha and Lampuki. “They have been my absolute lifeline and then when restrictions were relaxed, the ocean was my other saviour. “That’s why I’ve dedicated this fun little exhibition to them. Dog Days and Stuff is on at the Central Coast Virtual Reality Space until December 27. Dilon Luke
Love lives on for Reg Foster From their first date to their diamond anniversary, Reg and Heather Foster’s love has stood the test of time, and now Reg has shared their love story in memory of his dearly departed wife. Growing up in Wyee, motorbikes were the first love of Reg’s life, so it was a real shock when they led him to his second. The couple met on a blind date when Reg was supposed to go biking with his cousin. “He wanted to bring along his girlfriend and she was going to bring a friend so we could double date,” Reg recalls. At just 22, he had no idea that the sweet 16-year-old he’d just met would go onto to become the love of his life.
Smitten, the couple would date for a few years as Reg pursued his passion working at Wyong Motors, while Heather took a job as a clerk at their local fruit shop. When they weren’t at work, Heather was cheering Reg on at local derbies as he kept up with his motor racing, before he eventually settled into life as a loader repairer. On May 25, 1957, the pair were wed after a scandalously short 10-day engagement, but Reg recalls it was with good reason. “I bought her a house, not a diamond ring and Heather was very happy with that.” The house, a charming fibro place on Wilson Street at Toukley, would be the Foster’s home for 63 years.
It was where they raised their three children, Mark, Linda and Julie, where Heather would cook up a storm and where Reg felt happiest. Sadly, it was also where he nursed Heather as her health deteriorated due to a heart condition. At their end, Reg spent their last three days and nights together at Heather’s bedside reflecting on a life filled with love, before Heather passed away in hospital on November 22, aged 83. “For the last two years of her life, Heather suffered greatly, but she never let it show. “She always had a smile on her face, and I will always remember it,” Reg said. Reg said he wanted his wife to be remembered as the
strong and compassionate woman that enjoyed giving back to her community that she was. “Over the years, Heather did a lot for the community. “In the 60s, we were very active in getting St Luke’s Anglican Church at Toukley built and I’m actually it’s last living charter member,” Reg said. “Heather also volunteered at Meals on Wheels for around seven years and was a very active member of the Halekulani View Club, which she loved very much. “That’s why I wanted to share our story, so people who knew Heather can know what a wonderful person my wife was.” Heather Foster
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COASTAL DIARY A COMPREHENSIVE LISTING OF EVENTS OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS ON THE CENTRAL COAST WEDNESDAY, DEC 16
Terrigal Memorial Foreshore, 26/12 - 17/01, 10am - 6pm
GEBC December Luncheon Event: Guest Speaker The Hon. Damien Tudehope MP, FRIDAY, DEC 18 The Entertainment Grounds, Gosford, Ticketed, Central Coast Christmas 12:15pm - 2pm Market, Gosford Showgrounds, 5pm - 9pm SATURDAY, DEC 26 Family Fun Fair,
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Peninsula Lions Club: Car Boot Sale, Dunban Road Car Park on the cnr of Ocean Beach Road, 7am - 1pm
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Record breaking Christmas appeal brings joy to Coast families 134 local families, 320 kids, 20 single mums, 3 single dads and 4 nans; these are the people that Central Coast Kids in Need (CCKIN) have delivered gifts to this Christmas. The Bateau Bay based children’s charity has just completed its record breaking Wishing Tree Appeal, with hundreds of gifts donated by generous locals, as well as cash and gift cards. It’s a Christmas miracle to the team at CCKIN, after the Coronavirus pandemic pushed
the charity to the brink of collapse. “We’ve been running the appeal for the past five years, but we really thought this year would be a struggle due to COVID-19, which is why we’ve all been blown away by the amount of donations we’ve received,” said CCKIN Treasurer, Lorraine Churchill. And according to Churchill, kind-hearted locals spared no expense to make Christmas special for families in need. “Every gift we’ve received has been of a high quality and we also received enough cash
donations to purchase special toys for children with additional needs that need that extra support. “The Wyong Roo’s Foundation also donated 10 professionally packed Christmas hampers for us to deliver and we also received three hampers as donations. “They’ve all been adorned with gift cards and have been delivered to families doing it tough. “The community here really is so generous, they show us that every year, but this Christmas I feel truly blessed to
live on the Central Coast,” Churchill said. Churchill was also pleased to report that CCKIN’s pandemic induced financial troubles were also finally at an end. “We are now financially better off than we’ve ever been, and we owe it all to the community that rallied around us and the media outlets that helped share our story throughout the pandemic. “CCKIN is planning for a bumper 2021.” Dilon Luke Central Coast Kids in Need Wishing Tree
Men’s Shed members make toys for children in refuges Children fleeing domestic and family violence will receive a special gift this Christmas, courtesy of Chain Valley Bay’s Gateway Valhalla Men’s Shed. Over the past few months, members have been hard at work making dozens of wooden toy cars for the Central Coast chapter of women’s charity, Share the Dignity.
According to Shed Secretary, Geoff Bedford, around 60 cars were made, with the toys to be distributed to mothers and children in refuges on the Coast via Share the Dignity’s It’s In The Bag campaign. “One of our member’s wives is involved with Share the Dignity, so when she approached us about making them some toys, we were happy to oblige,” Bedford said.
“The toys are included in the goodwill parcels given to women in need and I understand the cars will be included in the parcels going to mothers with young children.” And while Bedford laughed off comparisons to Santa’s Workshop, this is not the first time Valhalla Men’s Shed members have taken on the role of Santa’s Helpers.
“In the past we’ve made similar toys for the Wyong Hospital Auxiliary to give to sick kids and we’ve also made putt putt golf boxes that we’ve donated to various community groups to give away. “We like supporting our own community this way,” Bedford said. Dilon Luke
Spreading Christmas cheer at San Remo Neighbourhood Centre For the past 20 years, San Remo Neighbourhood Centre has been spreading Christmas cheer by providing toys and gifts to support families in need. Centre Manager, Jillian Hogan, says it wouldn’t be possible without the many other organisations that help throughout the year. “We’d like to sing their praises and shout out a big thank you to Coast Hands, San Remo BMX Club, Men’s Shed, Coles and Community Garden, Oz Harvest, Bungree, Share the
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Dignity, Angels/Wild Woolies and We Care Connect,” Hogan said. “These groups all help to ease the burden of thousands of children, young people and families. “There are stand outs in our region and they are the volunteers who give their all and go above and beyond, who work tirelessly every day, who listen to people’s stories without judgement and who genuinely make a difference in people’s lives. “There’s also volunteers
whose compassion is infectious and they are the glue that brings people and groups together to create understanding and to support our families. These are people like Kerry, Micah, Darryl and Stephanie, who are our leaders and the fabric of our communities. “We understand the struggles that people are having, struggles not often by choice but by circumstances. “People don’t choose to be poor, women don’t choose to beaten down, families don’t
choose to be homeless and live in cars and tents, and children don’t choose their parents. “Through circumstances, we can come together and all make a difference in every child’s life,” Hogan said. She wants to thank the many people who have donated new toys and gifts to San Remo Neighbourhood Centre which will be passed on to help struggling families have a happier Christmas. Sue Murray
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CGTN English News NHK World English News Worldwatch PBS Newshour Epic Warrior Women (M v) Great British Railway Journeys (PG) 3:30 Who Do You Think You Are?: Justine Clarke (PG) 4:35 Alex Polizzi’s Secret Italy (PG) (In English/ Italian) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 London’s Great Bridges: Lighting The Thames (PG) 8:30 Drain Alcatraz 9:30 The Sister (M) 10:25 SBS World News Late 10:55 24 Hours In Emergency: Safe Haven (M) 11:55 Vikings: All The Prisoners/ The Key (MA15+) 1:40 Movie: “Herstory” (M l) (’18) Stars: Hae-sook Kim (In Korean) 5:00 CGTN English News 5:15 NHK World English News 5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 Pope: The Most Powerful Man In History (M v) 2:50 Great British Railway Journeys: Cheltenham To Wolverhampton (PG) 3:30 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG) 4:35 Alex Polizzi’s Secret Italy (PG) (In English/ Italian) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 The Beatles: Eight Days A Week - The Touring Years 9:30 Lennon’s Last Weekend (PG) 10:35 SBS World News 11:05 24 Hours In Police Custody: What Lies Beneath (M l) 11:55 Wisting (M l,v) (In Norwegian/ English) 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 2:05 Pope: The Most Powerful Man In History (M v) 2:55 Great British Railway Journeys (PG) 3:30 Who Do You Think You Are?: Ernie Dingo (PG) 4:35 Alex Polizzi’s Secret Italy (PG) (In English/ Italian) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 7:30 Scanning The Nile: Materials Convoys: A Pharaonic Task (PG) (In English/ French) 8:30 The Wonderful World Of Chocolate (PG) 9:20 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M) 10:15 SBS World News Late 10:45 Country Music (PG) 11:45 The State (M) (In French/ Tamil) 3:30 Croc A Dyke (M n,s)
Also see: SBS VICELAND (Channel 31) SBS MOVIES (Channel 32) SBS FOOD (Channel 33) SBS NITV (Channel 34)
COAST COMMUNITY CHRONICLE - WWW.COASTCOMMUNITYNEWS.COM.AU PRIME (C61/60)
TEN (C13)
NINE (C81/80)
SBS (C30)
Tuesday December Sunday20 20 December
6:00 Religious Programs [s] 6:00 Easy Eats [s] 6:00 Home Shopping 6:00 rage (PG) [s] 7:30 Fishing Australia [s] 7:00 Weekend Today [s] 7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] 7:00 Weekend Breakfast [s 8:00 Australia By Design [s] 11:00 Compass: Recorder Queen [s] 10:00 The Morning Show - Weekend 10:00 Cybershack (PG) [s] 8:30 The Living Room [s] 10:30 Visions Of Greatness: 11:00 Cricket: Big Bash League: 11:30 Songs Of Praise [s] 9:30 Studio 10 Sunday (PG) [s] The Explorers (PG) [s] Sydney Sixers v Adelaide 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] 12:00 Destination Dessert [s] 11:30 The Healthy Cooks [s] Strikers *Live* From TBA [s] 12:30 Landline Summer [s] 12:00 Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Ironman 12:30 Roads Less Travelled [s] 2:30 Test Cricket: Pre Game [s] 1:00 Back Roads [s] 1:00 Farm To Fork [s] And Ironwoman Series [s] 3:00 Test Cricket: Australia v India: 1:30 Gardening Australia 1:30 Jamie: Keep Cooking And Test 1: Day 4 *Live* From The 2:00 Movie: “A Very Merry Toy Christmas Special [s] Carry On [s] Store” (PG) (’17) Stars: Melissa Adelaide Oval [s] 2:30 Everyone’s A Critic (PG) [s] 2:00 Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Joan Hart, Mario Lopez 5:00 Test Cricket: The Lunch Break 3:00 Basketball: WNBL: Grand Adventures [s] 4:00 Tipping Point [s] 5:40 Test Cricket: Day 4 [s] Final *Live* From TBA [s] 3:00 Christmas With The 5:00 NINE News: First At Five [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 5:00 War On Waste: The Battle Australian Women’s Weekly 5:30 Territory Cops (PG) [s] 7:00 Test Cricket: Day 4 [s] Continues (PG) [s] 4:00 All 4 Adventure [s] 6:00 NINE News Sunday [s] 7:40 Test Cricket: Tea Break [s] 6:00 The Sound (PG) [s] 7:00 60 Minutes (PG) [s] 8:00 Test Cricket: Day 4 [s] 7:00 ABC News Sunday [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 8:00 A Very Royal Christmas: 10:30 Movie: “National Lampoon’s 7:40 Spicks And Specks: 2010s 6:00 WIN News [s] Secrets Of Sandringham (PG) 6:30 Family Feud (PG) [s] European Vacation” (PG) (’85) Special (PG) [s] 8:30 Movie: “Deck The Halls” (PG) – The Griswold family take on 8:35 Shaun Micallef’s Mad As Hell 7:30 The Graham Norton Show (M) (’06) Stars: Danny DeVito the European continent, all in a Pagan Holiday Special (M) [s] 8:30 FBI: Most Wanted (MA15+) [s] 10:30 NINE News Late [s] catastrophe filled fortnight 9:35 Total Control (MA15+) [s] 10:30 Blood And Treasure: The thanks to a TV quiz-show grand 11:00 Killer On The Line: 10:25 Killing Eve (MA15+) [s] Return Of The Queen (M v) [s] Darren Byrne (M v) [s] prize. Stars: Chevy Chase, 11:10 No Offence (MA15+) [s] 11:25 Blood And Treasure: Legacy 11:50 Emergence: Pilot (M v,s) [s] Beverly D’Angelo, Dana Hill, 11:55 Endeavour: Cartouche (M v) [s] Of The Father (M v,d) [s] 12:20 Young, Dumb And Banged Up 12:20 NCIS: Schooled (PG) [s] Jason Lively, John Astin 1:25 Louis Theroux: In The Sun (M) [s] Louis And The Nazis (M l) [s] 12:30 Home Shopping 1:30 Home Shopping
Wednesday December Monday 2121 December
6:00 Easy Eats [s] 6:00 Reel Action [s] 5:00 CGTN English News 6:00 rage (PG) [s] 6:00 Home Shopping 7:00 Weekend Today [s] 6:30 Entertainment Tonight [s] 5:15 NHK World English News 7:00 Weekend Breakfast [s] 7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] 7:00 RV Daily Foodie Trails (PG) [s] 5:30 Worldwatch 10:00 rage (PG) [s] 10:00 The Morning Show - Weekend 10:00 Today Extra Summer [s] 12:00 Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Ironman 7:30 All 4 Adventure [s] 1:00 PBS Newshour 11:00 rage Guest Programmer (PG) (PG) [s] And Ironwoman Series [s] 8:30 Pat Callinan’s 4X4 2:00 Destination Flavour China 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] 11:00 Cricket: Big Bash League: 2:00 Light Up Xmas Appeal *Live* Adventures [s] Bitesize 12:30 Royal Variety Performance Sydney Sixers v Adelaide 9:30 Studio 10 Saturday (PG) [s] 2:15 Motor Sports: Superbike World 2018 [s] Strikers *Live* From Blundstone 5:00 NINE News: First At Five [s] 12:00 Jamie’s Easy Christmas Arena, Hobart [s] 5:30 RBT: Lumberjack (PG) [s] 2:20 The Sound [s] Championship Round 7, France Countdown [s] 6:00 NINE News Saturday [s] 3:25 Dream Gardens: Brisbane [s] 2:30 Test Cricket: Pre Game [s] 3:10 Cycling: NRS 2020: Brisbane 1:00 Left Off The Map [s] 4:00 Climate Change: The Facts [s] 3:00 Test Cricket: Australia v India: 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 4:10 Gourmet Farmer 5:00 Basketball: WNBL: Preliminary Test 1: Day 3 *Live* From The 7:30 Movie: “The Grinch” (PG) (’18) 1:30 Emmylou’s Christmas Table 4:40 Tony Robinson’s Hidden 2:00 Healthy Homes Australia [s] – The Grinch grows annoyed Final *Live* From TBA [s] Adelaide Oval [s] Britain By Drone 2:30 10 Travlr Northern Territory with the ever-growing festive 7:00 ABC News [s] 5:00 Test Cricket: The Lunch Break 5:35 Nazi Megastructures (PG) cheer that engulfs the village of 3:00 Taste Of Australia With 7:30 Midsomer Murders: Death Of 5:40 Test Cricket: Day 3 [s] 6:30 SBS World News Hayden Quinn [s] Whoville. So, he teams up with The Small Coppers (M v) [s] – 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:30 Secrets Of Our Cities (PG) his dog to ruin the festive spirit. 3:30 Roads Less Travelled [s] When a butterfly collector and 7:00 Test Cricket: Day 3 [s] 8:30 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Stars: Benedict Cumberbatch, 4:00 The Living Room [s] founding member of an elite IQ 7:40 Test Cricket: Tea Break [s] Journeys: Railways And Cameron Seely, Rashida Jones 5:00 10 News First [s] society is found murdered, 8:00 Test Cricket: Day 3 [s] Royalty (PG) 6:00 Family Feud (PG) [s] pinned to a wall, DCI Barnaby 10:30 Movie: “Jack The Giant Slayer” 9:10 Movie: “Christmas With The 9:25 Movie: “No Country For Old 7:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) [s] Kranks” (PG) (’04) Stars: Tim and DS Winter are thrust into a (M v) (’13) Stars: Nicholas Men” (MA15+) (’07) Stars: 7:30 Ambulance UK (M) [s] Allen, Jamie Lee Curtis crime that impacts not only on Hoult, Eleanor Tomlinson, Ewan Javier Bardem (In English/ McGregor, Stanley Tucci, Eddie 11:10 Movie: “The Invention Of Lying” 9:30 999: What’s Your their community but Spanish) (M s,l) (’09) Stars: Ricky Emergency? (M) [s] Marsan, Ewen Bremner, Ian internationally. 11:40 Movie: “Silence” (MA15+) (’16 Gervais, Jennifer Garner 11:00 Movie: “Mary Magdalene” (M) McShane, Christopher 9:00 Endeavour: Cartouche (M v) [s] Stars: Andrew Garfield (In 1:00 Surfing Australia TV [s] (’18) Stars: Rooney Mara Fairbank, Simon Lowe 10:35 Sherlock: The Lying Detective English/ Japanese) 1:30 A Current Affair [s] 1:00 Home Shopping 1:00 Home Shopping (M v) [s] 2:35 North To South
6:00 Sunrise [s] 6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 The Morning Show (PG) [s] 10:00 Howards End [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 11:00 Gardening Australia [s] 12:00 Movie: “Spirit Of Christmas” 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] (PG) (’15) – A woman brokering 1:00 Gruen (PG) [s] the sale of a haunted home 1:35 Squinters (M l,d,s) [s] agrees to help the resident 2:00 Maggie Beer In Japan [s] ghost find out the truth of his 3:00 ABC News Afternoons [s] death. Stars: Thomas 4:00 The Heights (PG) [s] Beaudoin, Kati Salowsky, 4:30 Back Roads (PG) [s] Steven A. Miller, Jen Lilley 5:00 Escape From The City (PG) [s] 6:00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery 2:00 Test Cricket: Pre Game [s] 3:00 Test Cricket: Australia v India: (PG) [s] Test 1: Day 5 *Live* From The 6:30 Anh’s Brush With Fame: Adelaide Oval [s] Michael Clarke (PG) [s] 5:00 Test Cricket: The Lunch Break 7:00 ABC News [s] 5:40 Test Cricket: Day 5 [s] 7:30 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 8:00 Stan Grant’s One Plus One: 7:00 Test Cricket: Day 5 [s] Poh Ling Yeow [s] 7:40 Test Cricket: Tea Break [s] 8:30 Australia Remastered [s] 8:00 Test Cricket: Day 5 [s] 9:30 Griff’s Great Australian Rail 10:30 Station 19: Trip (M) [s] Stronger Together (M) [s] 10:15 Tomorrow Tonight (PG) [s] 11:30 Criminal Confessions: 10:45 ABC Late News [s] Belmont County, Ohio (M v,l) [s] 11:05 Harrow: Aegri Somnia (M v) [s] 12:30 Home Shopping 11:55 No Offence (M l,s,v) [s]
5:30 Today [s] 9:00 Today Extra Summer [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 12:00 Movie: “Four Christmases And A Wedding” (G) (’17) Stars: Arielle Kebbe, Corey Sevier, Markie Post, Madison Smith 1:50 9Honey - Every Day Kitchen 2:00 Bondi Vet - Coast To Coast (PG) [s] 3:00 Tipping Point [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 Gold Coast Cops (M v,l) [s] 8:00 Driving Test: Thabi (PG) [s] 8:30 Movie: “Indiana Jones And The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull” (M v) (’08) Stars: Harrison Ford 10:55 NINE News Late [s] 11:25 Generation X: The Geek Shall Inherit The Earth (M) [s] 12:15 Tipping Point [s] 1:05 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping
Thursday December Tuesday22 22 December
19 Monday Saturday 19 December December
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6:00 Sunrise [s] 6:00 rage (PG) [s] 9:00 The Morning Show (PG) [s] 7:00 News Breakfast [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 10:00 Howards End [s] 12:00 Movie: “Angels In The Snow” 11:00 Gardening Australia [s] (PG) (’15) Stars: Jaeda Lily 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] Miller, Kolton Stewart 1:00 Shaun Micallef’s Mad As Hell Pagan Holiday Special (M) [s] 2:00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer: Countdown To 2:00 Lucy Worsley’s Christmas Christmas #2 [s] Carol Odyssey [s] 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 3:00 ABC News Afternoons [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 4:00 The Heights (PG) [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 4:30 Back Roads (PG) [s] 5:00 Escape From The City (PG) [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 6:00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery 7:00 Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) [s] (PG) [s] 7:30 Movie: “Wonder Woman” (M v) 6:30 Anh’s Brush With Fame: (’17) Stars: Gal Gado, Chris Lindy Chamberlain (PG) [s] Pine, Connie Nielsen, Robin 7:00 ABC News [s] Wright, Danny Huston 7:30 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 10:20 Chicago Fire: The Tendency 8:00 Outback Ringer (PG) [s] Of A Drowning Victim (M) [s] 8:30 Mystify Michael Hutchence 11:25 The Goldbergs: We Didn’t (M) [s] Start The Fire (PG) [s] 10:10 The Queen’s Green Planet [s] 12:00 Grey’s Anatomy: 11:00 Christmas Sounds Better Cold As Ice (M v) [s] This Year [s] 1:00 Home Shopping 12:00 ABC Late News [s]
6:00 Headline News [s] 5:30 Today [s] 5:00 CGTN English News 8:30 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 9:00 Today Extra Summer [s] 5:15 NHK World English News 11:00 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 5:30 Worldwatch 11:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 12:00 Movie: “The Christmas 1:00 PBS Newshour 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] Consultant”(PG) (’12) Stars: 2:00 Pope - The Most Powerful 1:00 Jamie’s Quick And Easy Food David Hasselhoff, Caroline Man In History (M) 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] Rhea, Barclay Hope 2:50 Great British Railway 2:30 Inside The Children’s 2:00 Bondi Vet - Coast To Coast Journeys (PG) Hospital [s] (PG) [s] 3:25 Nigella: The Cook Who Made 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] Me 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 3:30 Left Off The Map [s] 4:25 The Search For The Last 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 4:00 Farm To Fork [s] Supper 6:00 NINE News [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful 5:30 Letters And Numbers 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] (PG) [s] 6:00 Going Places With Ernie 7:30 20 To One: Viral Mega Hits (M) 5:00 10 News First [s] Dingo: Horizontal Falls (PG) 8:30 Kath & Kim: The Shower (PG) 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 SBS World News 9:05 Kath & Kim: The Hideous Truth 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 Great British Railway (PG) [s] 7:30 The Big Bang Theory: The Journeys (PG) 9:40 Hamish & Andy’s Euro Gap Santa Simulation (M) [s] 8:35 Inside Aldi At Christmas (PG) Year (PG) [s] 8:00 Movie: “Red 2” (M v,l) (’13) 9:25 Drink Wars: Coca-Cola Vs 10:40 NINE News Late [s] Stars: Bruce Willis Pepsi (PG) 11:10 The First 48: Rookie/ The 10:15 Movie: “The Lincoln Lawyer” 10:20 SBS World News Late Cornered (M v) [s] (M) (’11) Stars: Matthew 10:50 Why We Hate (M) 12:05 Tipping Point (PG) [s] McConaughey, Marisa Tomei 11:40 The A Word (M l,s) 1:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 12:40 WIN’s All Australian News [s] 12:50 The Pier (MA15+) (In Spanish) 1:30 Home Shopping 1:40 The Project (PG) [s] 1:50 Life Drawing UK (M n)
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)
Also see: GEM (Channel 82) GO! (Channel 83/88) LIFE (Channel 84)
6:00 8:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 1:00 2:00 2:30 3:00 3:30 4:00 4:30 5:00 6:00 6:30 7:30 8:00 10:15 12:30
Headline News [s] Studio 10 (PG) [s] Good Chef Bad Chef [s] My Market Kitchen [s] Dr Phil (PG) [s] Jamie’s Ultimate Veg [s] Entertainment Tonight [s] Inside The Children’s Hospital [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] Left Off The Map [s] Farm To Fork [s] The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 10 News First [s] WIN News [s] The Project (PG) [s] The Big Bang Theory: The Maternal Congruence (M) [s] Movie: “Miss Congeniality” (PG) (’00) Stars: Sandra Bullock, Michael Caine Movie: “Miss Congeniality 2: Armed And Fabulous” (M v) (’05) Stars: Sandra Bullock WIN’s All Australian News [s]
Also see: 10 PEACH (Channel 11) 10 BOLD (Channel 12)
Programming information correct at time of going to press, changes are at the network’s discretion Prepared by National Typesetting Services
5:00 CGTN English News 5:15 NHK World English News 5:30 Worldwatch – Deutsche Welle English News 6:00 France 24 English News 6:30 Al Jazeera English News 7:30 Italian News 8:10 Filipino News 8:40 French News 9:30 Greek News 10:30 Worldwatch Continues 1:00 Speedweek 3:00 Figure Skating: ISU Figure Skating Rostelecom Cup 5:05 Travel Man: Naples 5:35 Nazi Megastructures (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Blood Of The Clans (PG) 8:35 Inside The Savoy Hotel (PG) 9:30 Secrets Of Harrods Department Store (PG) 10:25 Marry Me, Marry My Family (PG) (In English/ Filipino/ Urdu) 11:30 Police Custody: Love Thy Neighbour (M l) 12:30 How To Lose Weight Well (PG) 3:20 Dying Laughing (M l,s) 5:00 CGTN English News 5:15 NHK World English News 5:30 Worldwatch – Deutsche Welle English News 6:00 France 24 English News 6:30 Worldwatch Continues 2:00 Pope - The Most Powerful Man In History: The Price Of Progress (M s) 2:45 Restaurant SOS: Riobello (PG) 3:35 Who Do You Think You Are?: Patti Newton (PG) 4:35 The Supervet (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Inside Monaco: Playground Of The Rich (PG) 8:40 Inside Harrods At Christmas (PG) 9:30 24 Hours In Emergency (M) 10:25 SBS World News Late 10:55 Hamilton Agent (MA15+) (In Swedish/ English) 11:45 Outlander (MA15+) 1:55 The Wine Show (PG)
Also see: SBS VICELAND (Channel 31) SBS MOVIES (Channel 32) SBS FOOD (Channel 33) SBS NITV (Channel 34)
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COAST COMMUNITY CHRONICLE - WWW.COASTCOMMUNITYNEWS.COM.AU
CCN
NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANISATIONS
ARTS & CULTURE Wyong Writers
Writers meet monthly to encourage and develop their writing skills.We meet on the 4th Saturday of each month – arrive at 1.15pm for a 1.30 start. Woodbury Community Centre 1 Woolmers Cres, Mardi.
4333 7489
meilingvenning@hotmail.com www.wyongwriters.org
Toukley District Art Society
Caravans, tents, mobile homes, all welcome. Social outings & trips away
0458 645 979
www.friendlytravellers.com
Lake Munmorah 50s Plus Leisure and Learning Club Computer classes, dancing, exercise, pilates, yoga, craft, carpet bowls and Tai Chi.
4358 8390
Computer classes, line dancing, tai chi and zumba gold Mon - Fri, 9am to 3pm
toukleyartgallery@gmail.com www.toukleyartgallery.com.au
Indoor bowls, computers, exercise, yoga, line-dancing, tai chi and more - 9am to 3pm
COMMUNITY GROUPS Berkeley Vale Neighbourhood Centre
Information and referral, energy account assistance, food assistance, no interest loans, computer, printing and internet access, kid’s school holiday activities, parenting program, workshops, drop-in centre, community garden, walking group.
4388 5801 or 0490 538 494 manager@bvnc.org.au https://bvnc.org.au
Central Coast Caravanners Inc
3rd Sun - Jan to Nov Trips away, social outings, friendship with like minded folk Call Geoff 0447 882 150
4353 1750
Wyong Toastmasters’ Club
Improve your public speaking, leadership skills & confidence. 1st, 3rd & 5th Fri 10:30am to 12:30pm Wyong RSL Club
0421 216 952
wyongtoastmasters@gmail.com
Long Jetty Senior Citizens’ Club
Painting, drawing groups and classes, demonstarations and workshops. Open 7 days 10am - 4pm, Cafe. Tues - drawing 10am - 1pm, Wed-painting 9:30am - 12:30pm
4392 4666
events, projects, workshops, arts programs. Open community garden.
4332 5522
Long Jetty Over 50s Club
4332 5522
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
Wyong Uniting Church Weekly Sunday service 9am Bible Study group 62 Watanobbi Rd, Wyong 4352 1528 wyonguca@gmail.com www.wyong.uca.org.au
The Lakes Church
All Welcome! Sundays - 8:30am, 10:30am & 5pm, (9am & 5pm Dec/Jan) Kids church, youth group, cafe, wheelchair friendly, 6 Pioneer Ave, Tuggerah
4353 0977 thelakes.net.au
COMMUNITY CENTRES CENTRAL COAST MARINE DISCOVERY CENTRE
The revamped CCMDC is open. Schools and Group bookings welcome by appointment. Building has special needs access and toilets. Open 7 days 9am – 3pm. Terrigal.
4385 5027
ccmdc@bigpond.com www.ccmdc.org.au
HEALTH GROUPS
Not for profit service providing free legal advice. Mon - Fri 9am to 5pm
Hargraves St & Victoria Ave Family service (Sunday school 9.30am), cafe church 5pm, community activities
Alcoholics Anonymous - Someone cares. Thurs - 12.30pm, Progress Hall Henry Parry & Wells Street East Gosford
contact@centralcoastclc.org.au
toukleypc.org.au
Better Hearing Australia
Central Coast Community Legal Centre
4353 4988
The Creative Compassion Centre
Secondhand shopping, upcycling, minimalism, creativity, community lounge area, free Wifi. 5/22-32 Pacific Hwy Mon-Sat - 9am-4pm
0437 048 815
Country Women’s Association-Toukley
Mthly Market 2nd Sat 9am-1pm 175 Main Rd Books, bric-a-brac, cakes, Devonshire tea, handicrafts, plants, preserves, sausage sizzle, fun, fellowship, fundraising Meet 1st Wed 10am Hall available for hire.
4976 1642
Friendly Travellers Caravan Club
4392 9904
Venue for Hire
Central Coast Wetlands, Tuggerah - several buildings for hire, suitable for weddings, seminars, markets & fund raisers.
0408 271 957
pioneerdairy@bigpond.com
Volunteering Central Coast
Refer potential volunteers to community organisations and provide support to them. Training for volunteers and managers of volunteers. Information sessions
4329 7122
recruit@volcc.org.au
Wyong Neighbourhood Centre Supporting disadvantaged, vulnerable and isolated people offering community services,
If you would like your Community Organisation listed here call us on 4325 7369 or see www.coastcommunitynews.com. au
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
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
Al - Anon Family Groups Health
We offer hope and friendship for people affected by someone else’s drinking. Al-anon family groups meet weekly, please contact
1300 252 666 al-anon.org.au
S.A
Is Internet porn destroying your life. We may be able to help. We are a 12 step fellowship like AA. Meets every Sat at 7pm on the Central Coast Contact for further details
0473 631 439
newcastlesagroup@gmail.com
Tuggerah Combined Probus Club
Meet new friends and enjoy social events. 2nd Thur., 10:30am, guest speakers. Social outings 3rd Thur. Woodbury Park Community Hall, Mardi
Groups/schools welcome Morning tea/lunch for group bookings, wheelchair friendly, Alison Homestead 1 Cape Rd, Wyong Sun-Thur 10am-2pm
4352 1886
www.alisonhomestead.com.au
MUSIC Coastal a Cappella
Award winning women’s a cappella chorus. Music education provided. Rehearsals Tuesday 7pm @ Red Tree Theatre Tuggerah. Performance opportunities. Hire us for your next event.
0412 948 450
coastalacappella@gmail.com
POLITICAL GROUPS Labor Party Ourimbah/ Narara Branch Discussion/action community Issues – 3 levels of Government Function Room, Grange Hotel, Wyoming 7.30pm 1st. Monday
0410 309 494
Kyle.macgregor@hotmail.com
Central Coast Greens
Local, state wide, national & international issues & campaigns Council and parliamentary representation - 3rd Thur centralcoast.nsw.greens.org.au centralcoastgreens@gmail.com
Liberal Party Ourimbah Branch How good is this? 2nd Thurs
0468 476 237
PROBUS CLUBS
Tuggerah Lakes U3A The Entrance - cryptic
Wyong Golf Club, 4th Mon, Morning Tea, Guest Speakers, regular monthly outings probuswyong55090@gmail.com
www.tugglakesu3a.info
Wyong Probus Club
4352 3692
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
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
4390 2451
LEARN TO DANCE
Social ballroom dancing for all ages, all you need is a desire to learn and dance, no partner required. meet every Wed -15 Lorraine Ave Berkeley Vale, 2:00pm 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
iiw.au.wyong@gmail.com
www.kidomingarajudo.com.au
The Lions Club of The Entrance
SATO - KAI KARATE - DO
Serve your community make friends, join Lions. 1st and 3rd Wed, North Entrance Surf Club. The Entrance Markets Sun Mornings, behind The Entrance Cinema.
0488 286 006
theentrancelions@gmail.com
The Lions Club of Gwandalan
Join the Lions, make friends and help your local community Sat Garage Sales and BBQ 7 to 11.30am
4972 5562
secgwandalanlions@gmail.com
The Lions Club of Wyong
50 years supporting local activities - Meet new friends 4th Tues 6:30pm Don Small / Lions Retirement Village Colin 0413 014 266 www.wyong.nsw.lions.org.au
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New Acknowledgement of Country signs at important locations New road signs are to be erected on the Central Coast to reflect the Aboriginal Nation. Minister for Regional Transport and Roads, Paul Toole, said that a pilot program connecting road users to Country is being rolled out across the State, with Darkinjung Country on the Central Coast and Yaegl Country in Northern NSW chosen to receive the first sets of signs. Signs will be erected at Bushells Ridge, Cheero Point, Doyalson, Catherine Hill Bay, Ourimbah and Empire Bay. “Many transport routes in
Design of new road signs at an unveiling on Wednesday, December 9
NSW follow traditional Aboriginal song lines, trade routes and ceremonial paths in Country that have been followed by Aboriginal people for tens of thousands of years,” Minister Toole said. “These include roads, rail lines and water crossings around the State, so it’s a step forward to recognise the lands that these routes cross by incorporating the new Acknowledgement of Country signs at important locations,” he said. The Board of Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council welcomed the decision to
install new signage, which is especially significant with this year’s NAIDOC theme being, Always Was, Always Will Be. “This public acknowledgement reinforces the unique and intrinsic connection that the Darkinjung people have to Country here on the Central Coast,” said a spokesperson for the Board. “Darkinjung Country is land and waters that are central to our identity, wellbeing, culture and heritage and it is gratifying to have our sacred connection to Country recognised in this manner.” Parliamentary Secretary for
Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said these signs showcased and promoted the deep connection that Darkinjung people have with Country and even more importantly helped develop awareness in our community. “The six signs being unveiled feature an artwork that reflects the Darkinjung cultural landscape,” he said. Crouch said that Transport for NSW had worked closely with the Darkinjung community to develop the signage and choose locations. Sue Murray
Nellie Langham celebrates her 100th birthday While it has been a few weeks since Nellie Langham’s 100th birthday, the Bateau Bay resident is still enjoying that birthday bliss, following a week of centenarian celebrations. With COVID-19 casting its shadow over the festivities, family, friends and her fellow residents at Uniting Nareen Gardens decided to ring in Nellie’s triple digits with a triple celebration. The first celebration was with family members, with one daughter, four grandchildren and five great grandchildren
coming from near and far to celebrate their matriarch’s special day. This was followed by two separate birthday parties presented by staff and residents. Born to May and Charles Proctor, alongside twin sister Mary, on November 16, 1920, Nellie’s daughter, Margaret Marr, has shared some of her mother’s life story. “Sharing her birthday with the inauguration of Qantas Airlines, mum spent her early childhood at Pebbly Beach before the family moved to Five Dock and Boronia Park
“Mum married dad, Ronald Langham, on January 15, 1944. “After dad served in WWII, they made their home at Kingsgrove and had two daughters, myself and Dianne. “Dad was a builder and as areas opened up, his work took us to Beecroft. “They retired to Bli Bli in Queensland where dad unfortunately passed away in 1978, with mum returning to the Central Coast to be nearer to family,” Marr said. “Mum was a very determined and independent lady who has
involved herself in many activities including lawn bowls, indoor bowls, dancing, volunteering, table tennis, darts, reading, crosswords, cards, ‘upwords’ and of course knitting, which she still does to this day, making squares to be sewn together for blankets for the underprivileged. “She also has done a lot for her church over the years and is one to make you feel most welcome wherever you meet her,” Marr said. Source: Email, Dec 7 Margaret Marr, Kulnura
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The Survivors Author: Jane Harper Publisher: Macmillan
We’ve all made mistakes and have regrets. Wish we could undo something from our past. But imagine making a mistake that lead to the death of a loved one – having to deal with the guilt. Kieran Elliot made such a mistake when he was younger. It was during a fatal storm that resulted in the death of two young men at sea – his older brother, Finn, and a young father whose still-furious son (Liam) now works at The Surf and Turf. On the same night a young woman, Gabby Birch, went missing, and the mystery of her disappearance has never been solved. Saddled with grief, Kieren left his
home in Evelyn Bay, Tasmania and moved to Sydney. Years later, while at a bar, Kieren ran into Mia. Mia also grew up in Evelyn Bay and remembered Kieran. Younger Kieran wouldn’t have given Mia the time of day, but older Kieran is different. Fast forward and Kieran and Mia now have a baby, Audrey. They are visiting Evelyn Bay to help Kieran’s mum, Verity, pack up the house. Kieran’s dad, Brian is suffering dementia and will be moving to a nursing home. Verity will rent a one-bedroom place nearby. The air is heavy in the Elliot household. As Kieran, Mia and Audrey move about town they run into old friends and acquaintances. But not everyone is happy to see Kieran. Liam, at the Surf and Turf would be happy to never see Kieran’s face again.
Locals used to rely on fishing and forestry, now they rely on dophinwatching and dives to the wreckage of the SS Mary Minerva. A shipwreck that happened over a century ago where fifty-four people died. There is even a memorial called Survivors, “the three life-size iron figures” which “were permanently
visible from the cliffs and the sea, tall enough that even in the highest tides and the worse weather, they never fully disappeared underwater.” The plot thickens one day after Kieran’s return when another young woman, Bronte, who also works at The Surf and Turf, is found dead on the beach at the end of her shift. As police investigate, the focus is always on Kieran who comes to realise he has been so consumed by his own guilt, that he has overlooked the pieces of a much bigger puzzle. Jane Harper’s new crime mystery has met with loads of praise. Some say the pace of the book was slow, while others have said it was thrilling - I found it to be neither of those, but I still quite enjoyed getting to know the characters and the events that caused so much grief to a small town. You could really feel how weighed down Kieran was dealing with his guilt. What was a disappointment was the ending.
I found it convoluted and had difficulty following the course of events. Maybe it is my lack of knowledge about caves! I also found Audrey was more of an accessory and wondered who would leave their baby on the beach while they went swimming. Nevertheless, the positives definitely outweighed the negatives and I would recommend this book. Kim Reardon The Reluctant Book Critic
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DOWN IN THE GARDEN: THE PERFECT GARDENERS CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE from www.craftschooloz.com Native beehives are a must to protect and encourage our precious naïve bees. They are readily available from most garden centres and you might like to create you own for your nature-passionate friend. Instructions can easiest be found online, search: DIY native beehive. And finally … a paper pot making kit. These consist of two wooden parts that help twist newspapers into a small pot. Once seeds germinate and the seedling is established, you simply plant the whole pot. ‘Milkwood’ by Kristen Bradley and Nick Ritar is probably one of the more recent and inspiring works for those wishing to garden with more care of the earth. For the ‘I Kill Everything but I Want a Garden’ Gardener CHERALYN DARCEY
One thing that wasn’t cancelled in 2020 was gardening. And those of us who already enjoy this earthy pursuit have noticed our numbers swell this year as neighbours, friends and family all picked up the trowel and rake. So, if you are out gift hunting at the moment, I’m more than sure there is now a gardener, or a garden-curious loved-one, in your life that would love something from my gardening gift guide. For the ‘I Want to Start Gardening’ Gardener A gardening journal is an excellent present for those beginning their steps into the botanical world – ideally, look for one with gardening tips in it. And everyone should have a good gardening hat – one that suits their style, or offers sun protection, from a wide brim straw hat (my favourite) to a bucket hat. Finally, if they can’t get enough gardening knowledge there’s always the option of a magazine subscription. Try ‘Australian Geographic Gardening School’, by Simon Akeroyd and Ross Bayton. It is brilliant for those venturing into the garden for the first time or wanting to renew their skills. For the ‘Houseplants are Everything’ Gardener Houseplant people cannot get enough pots. Just make sure they have drainage holes and for goodness sake, make sure the pots match their decor perfectly. Is this houseplant person very special in your life? Then a larger cactus might be on their wish list (and easier than rare plants to track down this close to the big day). Alternatively, you could encourage your indoor plant guru to start propagation of their prized treasures. There are ready made kits out there or you could make up a kit yourself from supplies … or you could try giving them my book! ‘The Language of Houseplants’ (Cheralyn Darcey). I also really love The Royal Horticultural Society’s ‘Practical Houseplant Book’, by Fran Bailey and Zia Allaway with its 175 in-depth plant profiles and lots of indoor growing tips. For the ‘I’m Saving the Planet’ Gardener A basket weaving class or online course is a wonderful idea for those who are crafty ecowarriors. Using up the fallen botanical materials in the garden to create something new should also appeal to them. I can also personally recommend any course
Try an indoor smart garden – these can be found in lots of sizes and are made up of a hydroponic growing system that includes a light, pot and usually the growing medium and nutrients. A beautiful watering can may be a subtle hint, but it might just give your brown-thumbed, but garden-interested mate, more motivation to keep their plants watered. Wait, aren’t you a gardening guru? Then why not gift them your time. Make up a gift certificate for one-on-one gardening lessons from you. If not, Top 50 Edible Plants and How Not to Kill Them’ by Angie Thomas is a Yates gardening guide just for them! For the ‘Foodie-Master Chef’ Gardener Harvesting baskets are such lovely and handy items and make practical gifts as well. They can be found in lots of materials and sizes. Look for one that is perhaps a little sturdier for the kitchen gardener. If they don’t have one, a raised garden bed may just be the ticket to creating a kitchen garden. With so many styles out there, I’m sure you will find one perfect to get them growing. Although I’ve used lots of different containers to hold my kitchen scraps while they are awaiting their journey to the compost bin, I am a fan of the purpose-built compost bucket. Most have a charcoal filter and inner removable bucket. You might also want to consider an indoor compost bin for those with limited space. For the reader, ‘Matthew Bigg’s Complete Book of Vegetables in Australia’ describes itself as the definitive sourcebook for growing, harvesting and cooking vegetables and it is right. For the ‘Mystical and Meditative’ Gardener How about a tinkling set of wind chimes? Soothing and beautiful, they can be found in endless designs to match the taste of your gardening friend and their space. A sundial would be a brilliant gift and can be found in all sorts of sizes. Don’t worry about how it works, I’m sure your magical friend will know how or where to find that information. Or there’s always a Zen garden. Those Japanese-inspired trays filled with sand, stones and a rake are much appreciated by the mind, body, spirit focused. ‘The Art of Mindful Gardening’ by Ark Redwood is a lovely title that explores the healing and mediative aspects of gardening. Another book I think this type of gardener would enjoy is ‘The Garden Apothecary’ by Reece Carter which is a fantastic resource for those wanting to create their own herbal
remedies. For the ‘Art and Craft is Life’ Gardener One of the best things I found this year was a set of metal alphabet stamps so I could create my own metal garden label stakes. They can be found in hardware and craft stores. It might be getting a bit late to order this but have a look for custom stamp creators or if you are arty/craft as well, get the carving tools out and create a personalised stamp reading something like ‘from the garden of …’ A plain terracotta pot and a selection of suitable art materials such as weather-proof paints or markers to make their own garden art masterpiece is another idea. ‘The Laws Guide to Nature Drawing and Journaling’ by John Muir Laws is a drawing course in a book and one that has been the foundation of many modern botanical artists. For the ‘I’m not sure why I’m not on Gardening Australia yet’ Gardener There are lots of very gorgeous gardening labelling stakes to be found in metals, ceramics and weather-proof timbers. And have I told you lately how much I love gardening hand balms and creams? Well for the gardening obsessed in your life this is a very thoughtful gift. My favourites include Aveeno Intensive Relief Hand Cream, L’Occitane Intensive Hand Balm and The Body Shop Hemp Hand Cream. Most of us have stopped using reusable coffee cups this year due to COVID but you know who needs them? Gardeners! We don’t want bugs in our drinks so look for a garden-themed lidded mug, cup or water bottle. A great read for the holidays for the master gardener is ‘Banks’ by Grantlee Kieza. It is a new biography that any garden and plant lover will appreciate. For the ‘I may be young, but I can do it’ Gardener Children love inviting friendly creatures into the garden, so a bird house is a lovely idea. Buy a ready-made one or better yet one they can make or decorate themselves. Dress up is also loved by most children so a gardening apron and gloves are not only essential to protect the little ones, but will also bring a sense of play time and excitement to gardening. Oh, and Pets! The best gardening pets are worms and if you gift a child their own worm farm, they will love you forever and so will their garden.
‘Easy Peasy Gardening for Kids’, by Kirsten Bradley and illustrated by Aitch is a beautiful introduction to gardening for children that not only explains how to garden but also shares lots of practical and fun activities. A few other ideas to suit everyone … A wishing well, seed raising kit, heirloom seeds, a flower press, a bird bath, a garden gnome or garden sculpture, a kneeling pad, gardening boots, a mushroom growing kit, tool basket or trug, and if you really can’t decide then nothing says ‘I love you’ like a gift card from one of your local gardening centres. UPCOMING GARDEN EVENTS SWAMP (Sustainable Wetlands Agricultural Makers Project) Welcome and Induction Morning: Sunday 13th December 9am to 11am. Located at the Central Coast Wetlands - Pioneer Dairy this new community garden/farm and food project is opening the gate so you can see what is happening and perhaps join in as volunteer roles and opportunities are now available. Bookings are free for details and to book: www. swampcentralcoast.com.au Coachwood Nursery Open Days 18,19 December 9am to 3pm. Free Entry. We also have regular workshops for $49. Succulent & herbal teas workshops this December. Plants start at $2 or, 12 for $20, or 33 for $50. www. coachwoodnursery.com New Gardening and Food Playgroup: enrolling now for 2021. All the details can be found at their website: https://littlepeoplenutrition.com.au/foodienature-play-on-the-central-coast Community Gardening Network: a fantastic resource found on Facebook that connects and supports all community gardens on the Central Coast: www.facebook.com/ CentralCoastCommunityGardenNetwork THIS WEEK YOU COULD PLANT beetroot, carrots, chilli, silver beet, lettuce, leek, beans, corn, cucumber, pumpkin, zucchini, parsley, pyrethrum, lemongrass, mint, nasturtium, verbena, petunias, marigolds, phlox, celosia. Cheralyn Darcey is a gardening author, community garden coordinator and along with Pete Little, hosts ‘The Gardening Gang’ 8 - 9am every Saturday on Coast FM. Send your gardening questions, events and news to: gardeningcentralcoast@gmail.com
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Business & Property Pacific Link has a $1.4M surplus
With its latest Central Coast housing development having been completed at Canton Beach in August, social housing provider, Pacific Link (PLH), has announced a $1.4M surplus for the last financial year. The company’s annual report says that its net assets have grown from $19.9M to $21.3M, representing a continuing growth of its financial position. The Canton Beach project cost $5.8M and comprises 30 studio (or micro) apartments for social and affordable housing. It was delivered as one of three projects completed under an unincorporated joint venture, with the other two projects being at Woy Woy and Roselands in Western Sydney. Chairman, Wal Edgell, reported that PLH would continue to progress its mission to deliver sustainable, safe and affordable housing for the Central Coast, Lake Macquarie and Hunter communities. He said this would be achieved through strategies of investing financial surpluses generated from core operations into the development and construction of new affordable housing supply and in the development and implementation of capacity building programs for residents. “In June 2020, the Company finalised a $4M loan facility from the new National Housing Finance and Investment
The Canton Beach Pacific Link development
Corporation (NHFIC), a Commonwealth Government initiative,” Edgell said. He said completion of a 21unit development project at Glendale, Lake Macquarie, in January, and a 30-unit project at Canton Beach in August, brought to 119 the number of new housing units developed over the past five years, valued at $19.7M as at June 30, 2020. “A further key initiative for the PLH Board has been the focus on, and continuing evolution of, our Client Outcomes and Community Engagement
Strategy,” he said. “As a measure of our commitment to this strategy, the Board this year approved a significantly increased budget allocation towards continuing funding of Pacific Link’s suite of programs offering education, opportunity and employment.” While COVID-19 had interrupted the plans for some events and education courses, it was hoped that activities would be recommenced as soon as circumstances allow, he said.
Edgell praised the NSW Government for the new Together Home program which will result in more than $36M being directed to assist identified rough sleepers transition into sustainable housing and he said that Pacific Link was pleased to be selected to play its part in delivery of the program for the Central Coast. He said PLH’s Key2 Realty had seen remarkable growth in its first year, now having more than 160 properties under management. The company had participated
in providing comprehensive assistance and information into the development of Affordable Housing strategies and policies for Central Coast Council, he said. PLH offices have also been relocated to new, more accessible premises in Mann Street, Gosford. CEO, Ian Lynch, said that two sites at Woy Woy were currently being activated, with one close to commencement of construction, and planning for acquisition of further sites was underway.
“Our annual tenant survey has again been an opportunity to understand our residents’ needs and gather information on their circumstances,” he said. “Responses from these surveys inform new ideas for our self funded tenant support programs, which provide opportunities for tenants to improve their situation and, where possible, transition to mainstream housing. “More than 1,100 residents have been assisted with these capacity building programs that offer scholarships, access to education, financial support for children to access sporting activities, learner driver lessons and interest free loans to purchase laptops.” Lynch said the company had received a Highly Commended Award in the PowerHousing Australia Excellence in Tenant Engagement & Social Inclusion Awards this year for its LifeSkills Education Program delivered in conjunction with Central Coast Community College. “Begun in 2017, the Program has had over 65 participants, 90% of whom, when surveyed, reported increased interest in continuing education and a sixfold increase in confidence in their course skills,” he said. Source: Pacific Link Annual Report, 2020
Mandatory Code of Conduct for short term rental sector Short term rental accommodation hosts, guests, letting agents and online booking platforms will soon be subject to strict new laws with a mandatory Code of Conduct beginning on Friday. December 18. The new Code of Conduct includes clear guidance and obligations for hosts and
guests centred on minimum standards of good behaviour. The Code also includes formal avenues for complaints and dispute resolution as well as the ability for NSW Fair Trading to apply penalties or ban problematic hosts or antisocial guests from booking short term rentals for five years. All participants, including booking platforms, will be
required to comply with the Code of Conduct and comply with directions from the NSW Fair Trading Commissioner. Parliamentary Secretary for Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said the popularity of short term rentals on the Central Coast had skyrocketed this year because of the COVID-19 border closures. “While the short term rental sector has gone from strength
to strength, what has been missing is a clear set of rules to protect the rights of both hosts, guests and neighbours.” he said. “The NSW Government is introducing this Code of Conduct as part of a broader reform to the sector that protects local communities and ensures the minority of people who misuse short term rentals are appropriately dealt
with.” Minister for Better Regulation and Innovation,KevinAnderson, said a key feature of the new laws was the establishment of an exclusion register which would introduce a “two strikes and you’re out” policy for unruly guests. “We have all heard the horror stories of hosts doing the wrong thing or the house guests from hell behaving
disgracefully in holiday rentals,” Anderson said. “If you are going to carry on like that in someone else’s house or neighbourhood, be warned, under these new rules, you will be banned, and for a very long time.” Source: Media release, Dec 14 Parliamentary Secretary for Central Coast, Adam Crouch
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Star Scientific receives a Global Energy Award
Berkeley Vale based hydrogen research and development company, Star Scientific, has won the 2020 Global Energy Awards’ Emerging Technology of the Year category.
The company develops technologies to help businesses and governments transition to a new energy economy. Its breakthrough product is the Hydrogen Energy Release Optimiser (HERO), which produces unlimited, affordable, safe and reliable energy with zero emissions. Star Scientific Global Group Chairman, Andrew Horvath, said that it was a proud moment for the entire team at Star Scientific Limited who had worked passionately to develop HERO. “We were chosen as finalists from some 300 entries from over 36 countries and we were acknowledged for ingenuity and commercialisation potential,” Horvath said. “The award recognises that
A staff member at the Berkeley Vale research facility
HERO has created its own category in the energy sector, primed to address a gap that will significantly change global hydrogen use. “Star Scientific is a proudly
Australian owned company with a global reach and aspirations. “Our technology brings about a seismic shift toward hydrogen as the energy choice of the
future. “While green hydrogen is enjoying significant global attention at present, there is a gap in its deployment for industrial purposes.
“We believe this is where HERO will emerge as the final link in the hydrogen chain. “The world is watching to see how Australia will capitalise on its unique advantages to
develop a large scale hydrogen industry. “This award further highlights the global interest in Australia’s hydrogen production and use capabilities. “The future for hydrogen is very exciting and we are delighted to be a part of that. “The award is a vindication of the hard work and commitment of everyone at Star Scientific, from our tremendous engineering and science teams to our shareholders, finance and administration arm.” The S&P Global Platts Global Energy Awards is an annual award hosted by independent provider of information and benchmark prices for the commodities and energy markets, S&P Global Platts. Established in 1999, the S&P Global Platts Global Energy Awards highlight achievement in 21 categories spanning the entire energy sector. Source: Media release, Dec 11 Star Scientific
Water bottling and extraction companies are complying with regulations Water bottling and extraction companies on the Central Coast have received a huge tick for compliance from the Natural Resources Access Regulator (NRAR). The Regulator reported that water bottlers on the Coast, along with those in the Southern Highlands, Lithgow, Oberon,
Hawkesbury and the Northern Rivers, had been visited and checked in January, August and September, with 92 per cent compliance with regulations recorded. On the Central Coast, 25 properties with approvals to extract water for bottling purposes were inspected. These ranged from small
operations to large corporations. NRAR reported that it had found no over extraction on the Coast and had issued three warning letters for administrative non compliance. NRAR Director of Regional Water Regulation (East), Graeme White, said that he was encouraged to see such high
levels of compliance within the industry. “We are pleased to see so many water bottlers doing the right thing and following the rules laid out in their licences and approvals,” he said. “Our officers visited 53 approval holders this year and identified only four sites with compliance issues.
“We have issued formal warning letters and are pleased to report that they have all taken steps to bring their operations into compliance. “It’s important for NRAR, and the community, to feel confident that the water bottling industry is doing the right thing and that water use is fair and sustainable.”
The regulator collected evidence using a range of methods including desktop assessments, site inspections and interviews with property holders or occupants during site inspections. Source: Media release, Nov 25 Natural Resources Access Regulator
Council holiday season amended operating hours Central Coast Council offices will be closed over the holiday season from Thursday, December 24, reopening on Thursday, January 7, 2021. Wyong and Gosford offices, Council works depots and Laycock Street Community Theatre are all included in this
closure. All library branches will also be closed, and after hours chutes will not be open for returns. Essential services will continue throughout the closure period, including water and sewage treatment, lifeguard beach patrols and residential waste collection,
with household bins continuing to be collected as usual including on public holidays. Buttonderry and Woy Woy tips will only be closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. On Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, these facilities will close at 1pm. Kincumber tip remains closed
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until further notice. All Council leisure centres will be closed on Christmas and Boxing Day and will be open all other days, but operating on adjusted hours. The Entrance Visitor Information Centre will be closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and all public holidays.
Otherwise, it will be open on adjusted operating hours of 10am to 4pm, Tuesday to Saturday. Gosford Regional Gallery will only be closed on designated public holidays. Council operated childcare centres will be shut from Wednesday, December 23 and reopen on Monday, January 11.
For on-call and emergency services, or to lodge any nonurgent requests and inquiries, phone 1300 463 954 or go online to centralcoast.nsw.gov. au/reportaproblem Source: Media release, Dec 14 Central Coast Council
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RSL Sub-Branch unable to continue looking after Cenotaph
The Entrance Long Jetty RSL Sub-Branch Executive (L to R) Bill Tweedie, Allan Fletcher, Bob Fitzpatrick, Les Mackie and Paul Wright at the Cenotaph on Remembrance Day 2020
After 92 years of footing the bill, members of The Entrance/Long Jetty RSL Sub-Branch are walking away from The Entrance Cenotaph. Sub-Branch President, Les Mackie, confirmed that the Sub-Branch had made moves to sever its trusteeship over the
cenotaph, with the State Government expected to take back management of the site. According to Mackie, the decision was financially motivated and had been a long time coming. “The Sub-Branch became trustee in 1928 when the government was looking for
community support to maintain memorials, but it was never supposed to be a permanent arrangement and we’ve honestly been doing it for far too long. “The cenotaph costs us between $4-8K on any given year and that is money we would rather see go to veterans, not memorial maintenance,”
Mackie said. Mackie said the issue came to a head this year, when the Sub-Branch was unsuccessful in multiple bids to secure government grants. “We were knocked back for three state grants that we really needed to continue on as trustees and that, coupled with
the financial impact of the pandemic, was the last straw for us.” Mackie said he was unsure what would become of the cenotaph once trusteeship expired on January 30, 2021, but believes that the Department of Crown Lands will most likely step in.
“We’ve been advised that the government will seek a new trustee and if one can’t be found, that it will take over. “If that were to occur, I would assume they’d just make Central Coast Council do it, but either way the Sub-Branch is done.” Dilon Luke
Kanwal neighbourhood mural is the first of more to come A new graffiti busting mural that celebrates the Coast’s natural beauty has been unveiled at Kanwal. Hanging proudly along the Walker Ave side of Kanwal Village Shops, the Neighbourhood Natives mural was installed to enhance the streetscape and was a collaborative project between locals, businesses, community groups and Council. Long-time resident of Walker Ave, Neil Bevege, kickstarted the project after becoming fed up with rampant tagging in the area, with the wall in question a particular eyesore.
Coming up with the idea to fight art with art, Bevege approached the shopping complex owner to gauge interest in a mural. After getting approval, Bevege took his mural idea to friend and artist, Margot Hislop. Once she was on board, he applied to Central Coast Council for grant funding to bring the project to life. What followed was a lengthy application process to hammer out the intricacies of using public funding on a private land project. But after bringing in Budgewoi Beach Dune Care as the
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sponsoring incorporated body and Charmhaven’s Impressive Print Solutions as the manufacturer, things fell into place. “There was a lot of backwards and forwards with Council and a lot of paperwork, but eventually we got the grant and maintenance agreement sorted and Margot was able to get to work,” Bevege said. The artist behind similar murals at Budgewoi’s Mackenzie Reserve and Soldiers Beach at Norah Head, Hislop’s latest work incorporates the native wildlife and plants that call Kanwal home. “All my works relate to the beautiful and wonderful natural environment we have here on the Coast, so when Neil approached me about
designing the mural, I knew that I wanted to highlight species local to this area, because people don’t often realise what amazing plants and animals they’ve got living in their own backyards,” Hislop said. Aside from beautifying the neighbourhood, the 12 metre mural is also protected with a special anti-graffiti coating and it is hoped that this feature will help significantly reduce vandalism in the area. “We know this isn’t going to stop people from attempting to graffiti, but a blank wall is a blank canvas to taggers, so by putting the mural up, it is hoped that taggers will be deterred, and they do generally tend to respect other artists’ works and leave them alone,” Hislop explained.
For the time being, that appears to ring true, with the mural having remained undefaced since it was erected in mid-November. With Council deeming the collaborative project a success, it is now hoped that similar graffiti reducing public art projects could become common around the Coast. “This is the first project of this nature where Council has worked with the applicants to deliver public art on a private asset, and Council is very happy with the outcome,” said Council’s Unit Manager Community Partnerships, Glenn Cannard. According to Cannard, a similar project is in the pipeline for Avoca, with Council now hoping to develop a grants’ package tailored for similar
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community driven public art projects. “The updated Graffiti Management Strategy is going to Council this month and within that you’ll find the four focus areas that the community has told Council it wants these types of projects in. “They want initiatives that beautify the area, provide work for local artists and counter graffiti. “Council has noted that other buildings that Council has put murals on have had their maintenance and upkeep costs in relation to vandalism lowered substantially, so we know this works, and Council is keen to work with the community to make more of these projects happen,” Cannard said. Dilon Luke
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Nourishing, wholefood Tiramisu – part 2
GEORGIA LIENEMANN This is the perfect dessert for entertaining over the Summer as it can be made several days in advance or enjoyed over a few days if, per chance, you have any leftovers. The flavour only improves with time. Aside from the sponge, every element in this recipe is flexible. I’ve included options in the notes so that you can tweak to your heart’s content. The recipe yields 8 large servings. Enjoy, folks! Genoise Sponge (made one day prior) 4 eggs, at room temperature 75 g (1⁄2 cup) rapadura sugar 1 teaspoon natural vanilla extract 120 g unbleached white spelt flour (this is 1 cup minus 1 x 20ml tablespoon) 40 g unsalted butter, melted and cooled Coffee Mixture ¾ cup ground coffee, steeped in 1 cup of boiling water (see notes) ¼ cup Marsala Cream 1 tsp vanilla essence 175g of thickened cream 250g of mascarpone (see notes) 2 whole eggs (see notes) 5 egg yolks 120g milled and sifted rapadura sugar (see notes) MAKING THE SPONGE This element is best made the day before (or minimum 4 hours prior) and stored at room temperature. Below is the lovely Jude Blereau’s recipe, from her brilliant ‘Wholefood Baking’ published by Murdock books. I like to mill and sift my rapadura sugar before beating it with the eggs at this time of year as
some brands are very coarse. Jude’s recipe: The success of this cake will depend on beating – I have described below whipping until it falls and holds a ribbon, but it should also be super thick and luscious – very often, people don’t whip it enough. Whip it and whip it good. DIRECTIONS Preheat the oven to 180°C or 160c if fan forced. Grease and line the base and sides of a 20 – 22 cm springform cake tin with baking paper. Using a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whisk the eggs and sugar until thick and creamy and tripled in volume. The mixture is ready when you can lift the beaters and the mixture falls back into the bowl in a ribbon that rests on the surface for about 10 seconds. Add the vanilla extract during the last moments of whisking. Remove the bowl from the mixer. Sieve onethird of the flour onto the mixture and gently fold through — I like to use a whisk. Stop as soon as the flour looks incorporated. Fold in the remaining flour in two more additions. Place the melted butter in a small bowl, then gently fold in 1 cup of the batter through the butter. Add this back to the egg mixture and gently fold through. Take care not to overmix. Turn into the tin. Bake for 20–25 minutes or until the centre springs back when lightly touched, and the cake is coming away from the side. If the cake is browning too quickly and is not ready, reduce the oven temperature and continue cooking. When the cake is cooked, turn off the oven and leave the door ajar until the cake is cool. Remove from the oven and completely cool in the tin before filling as desired. MAKING THE TIRAMISU 1. Prepare all your ingredients first.Then organise a medium sized dish (approx. dimensions 20cm x 30cm), or individual serving glasses
to layer the tiramisu into. 2. Measure out the thickened cream, mascarpone and vanilla in a small bowl. Stir vigorously to combine, then set aside to come to room temperature. 3. Make sure the eggs are at room temperature before starting this step. In a large mixing bowl (or processor with whipping attachment), beat the egg yolks, whole eggs and milled, sifted rapadura sugar until it lightens, doubles in volume and forms ribbons that sit on the surface for at least 10 seconds. This will take a while (possibly up to 10 minutes) and is the exact same process you will have used for the sponge. 4. Using a spatula, gently fold the cream mixture into the eggs until it is just combined, then set aside. 5. Strain the coffee into a medium mixing bowl. Add the Marsala and vanilla essence, stirring to combine. Ensure it is no longer hot before beginning the next step. 6. Place the cake on a large chopping board and remove the outer crust of the cake, by slicing around the edge. Then, working your way from left to right, slice the cake into 2.5cm wide ‘fingers’. And finally, one big transverse slice across the lot of them, chopping them in half. 7. Pick up one of the fingers from the middle of the cake (you may need to adjust the length of it, according to the container size) and momentarily dip each of the two longer ‘cut’ sides into the coffee mixture, one after the other, then place it back onto your chopping board, (top side up, like all the other fingers). Slice it in half lengthways again (with the knife parallel to the two cut sides). You’ll hopefully find that the middle is still just-slightly dry, rather than being drenched all the way through (if not, your dipping needs to be quicker). 8. Lay the two halves, dry side down, into your dish and repeat this process until you’ve used up the first half of the cake – and hopefully
filled the base of your dish. Don’t worry too much if it isn’t perfect. The cream layer compensates for errors of judgement! 9. Pour just under half the cream mixture over the cake base and tilt the dish gently from side to side to help level it out. Place the dish into the fridge for 20 minutes or freezer for 10 minutes, to set. 10. Remove the dish from the fridge and proceed with the second layer, following the exact same process as with the first. Pour the remaining cream over the top, then cover your dish and allow the tiramisu to set in the fridge. Ideal setting time is 12-24 hours, but definitely 6 as an absolute minimum. 11. Serve chilled, after grating a nice thick layer of good quality dark chocolate over the top, with a microplane or fine grater. NOTES Coffee: Although I’m a retired coffee drinker (and always detested strong, black coffee), this recipe genuinely needs the strong flavour to balance it. Try it once and if it’s too much, you can reduce it by 2-3 tablespoons. Be sure to give it a full 12 hours to set as the flavour will mellow slightly with time. Rapadura sugar: Feel free to play with the amount as it wont affect the recipe in any way. If you’ve been on a fairly low-carb, wholefood diet for a while, you might like to reduce the sugar down to 90 grams. Eggs & texture: You can play with the ratio of egg yolks to whole eggs. Increasing the ratio of whites to yolks will result in a lighter, fluffier texture. Lowering it will make it a richer, heavier cream layer. Mascarpone: my favourite brand is Pepe Saya, which comes in a 200g tub. However, if you’re buying a generic supermarket brand, it will most likely come in a 250g container. Varying the amount wont give you a remarkably different result, aside from the fact it sets slightly better with more mascarpone added.
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Dorf on home stretch of Bondi 2 Budge He’s tired, sore and more than a little salty, but Bryan ‘Dorf’ Dorfling’s Bondi 2 Budge charity swim is almost at its end. The Budgewoi local is preparing for the final leg of his 100km swim that’s already seen him freestyle his way from Bondi Beach to Bouddi, raising valuable funds for San Remo’s Camp Breakaway with every stroke. Arriving back on the Coast on December 10, bad weather conditions have forced Dorf to hit the breaks for the time being, but the ever positive larrikin said he was happy for the downtime after swimming
60kms and spending more than a week in the sea. “I did 10kms at Terrigal over the weekend and the plan was to get back in the water from Monday, but Mother Nature is the boss and I’ll be waiting for the bad weather to pass. “I’m hoping to be back in the water by Wednesday and finish up on Friday, just in time for Breakaway’s An Evening on the Grass celebration, but for now I’m just enjoying the rest and doing things on Mother Nature’s time,” Dorf said. And while his unexpected break has left the finish line tantalisingly close, Dorf said he took solace in the fact that his
fundraising goals had been smashed twice. “When I started the swim, the goal was $5,000 for Breakaway, but we reached that in the first week, so it was doubled, and now we’ve doubled that and are creeping towards $11,000, which is nuts,” Dorf said. With his borrowed mantra of ‘just keep swimming’ holding true, Dorf said he’ll be pushing hard to wrap the Bondi 2 Budge by the weekend. “I’m basically thinking that I’ll have four big days or three even bigger days, but that’ll depend on the conditions and what the body will allow, but either way, I’ll be celebrating
with everyone at Breakaway come Friday.” Dorf is planning to start the final leg of his swim from Maitland Bay with locals welcome to join him on the water for parts of his journey. An Evening on the Grass is a ticketed fundraising picnic being hosted by Camp Breakaway to commemorate Dorf’s Budge 2 Bondi, to be held on the grounds of their San Remo facility from 6pm on December 18. It will feature live music, Christmas Carols and a visit from Santa. Dilon Luke
Bryan ‘Dorf’ Dorfling
Teddy bear tributes touch the hearts of local children Sick children in Wyong and Gosford Hospitals have a reason to smile a little brighter over these holidays, thanks to local woman, Marjorie Dempsey.
Marjorie Dempsey
The 97-year-old resident of Killarney Court Aged Care Facility has been busy knitting teddy bears to be donated to children at local hospitals just in time for Christmas. Dempsey has knitted hundreds of teddies for well over a decade, donating them to charities such as Legacy, the Australian Red Cross and various hospitals. Dempsey puts unique
touches and love into each one. “I always try to make the teddy bears different from one another. “I feel this makes them a little more special,” Dempsey said. Dempsey began knitting bears after her infant son received one while in hospital. “My son was just five days old when he became unwell with meningitis and needed to be admitted to Camperdown Children’s Hospital, where he spent the next 18 months. “One of the special memories I have is that he received a teddy bear that was donated, and it was a special comfort to
us both. “This is why making these teddy bears is so special to me,” Dempsey said. Tragically, her son passed away from his illness, and from then on, Dempsey resolved that she would go on to create teddy bears for other critically ill babies and children to, as she says, “provide comfort and joy to those that receive them.” Over the years, Dempsey’s efforts have gone on to do just that. Despite never knowing who receives her bears, Dempsey has the knowledge that other families feel the same comfort she did.
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Since moving to Killarney Court over seven years ago, Dempsey’s knitting has continued unabated, and supportive staff have ensured that she can continue her passion. Despite being close to 100, Dempsey has no plans to stop knitting, despite it becoming more difficult for her. “Although my eyesight is starting to make it a little harder for me to do, I will continue to make and donate them for as long as I can.” Source: Press release, Dec 10 Emily Miller, Brilliant Logic
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Tree of Dreams is a twinkling beacon of hope The ancient fig tree in the heart of Budgewoi’s Eastern Village has once again been transformed into a twinkling beacon of hope, with the lighting of the fifth Budgewoi Tree of Dreams. The annual event is held to raise awareness of the impact of suicide and to spark important conversations around mental health and suicide prevention amongst the community. Local business owner, Kylie Skinner, started the campaign after losing a dear friend to suicide. “When we lost Sarah, I was devastated. “It was a real shock because I had no idea that she was struggling like that,” Skinner said. Determined to do something to honour her friend’s memory and to help others struggling with their own mental health,
Budgewoi’s Tree of Dream
Skinner approached Wyong based suicide prevention charity, Iris Foundation, for help, and the Budgewoi Tree of Dreams was formed.
Aglow with hundreds of lights, the tree is also adorned with tags of hope, special messages of hope, remembrance and support that
are hung in the tree to bring together those impacted by suicide. Sparkling to life over the first
weekend of December, Skinner said this year’s campaign had been the most successful one yet.
“This year’s campaign has had the biggest response from the community we’ve ever had. “All the lights were donated by local businesses and community members and we had a small team of people come down on the first day to help hang them. “We’ve also hit our fundraising goal of $1,000 already, which is just incredible,” Skinner said. The Budgewoi Tree of Dreams will be lighting up evenings until December 31. “It has been really touching being involved in this project and seeing the interest from the community, which is why I would love to see as many people come down and see the Tree of Dreams, take a photo with it and help spread the word to the wider community,” Skinner said. Dilon Luke
Stress to be reduced in hospital emergency departments More support is now available to patients, families and carers presenting to emergency departments at Wyong and Gosford hospitals, thanks to an Australia first and award winning focus on improving customer service. Parliamentary Secretary for
Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said new Patient Experience Officers would reduce the stress of many patients when visiting the unfamiliar surroundings of a hospital. “Based in emergency department waiting areas, these men and women in bright red shirts are on hand to provide support, help people who are lost, de-escalate
situations, answer questions and calm nerves,” he said. “They are tasked with being customer focused, helping people navigate the sometimes complex emergency department and being a point of contact should there be delays or any concerns arise. “Before beginning work, each Patient Experience Officer
received specific training from NSW Health, Central Coast Local Health District and Service NSW to ensure that they were well equipped. “These friendly faces are now on duty seven days a week at Wyong and Gosford Hospitals between 10am and 8.30pm.” Crouch said the six Patient Experience Officer positions
are in addition to a range of improvements to emergency departments. “New and more comfortable chairs have been installed in waiting areas at Wyong and Gosford hospitals, mobile phone charging stations are now available, patient feedback kiosks are operational and indigenous artworks are being displayed,” he said.
“In response to patient feedback, new way finding signage has also been installed at Gosford Hospital to help visitors understand how the emergency department ‘system’ works.” Source: Media release, Dec 15 Parliamentary Secretary Central Coast, Adam Crouch
Viral gastroenteritis outbreaks across childcare centres Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) is urging parents and carers to keep young children at home if they are sick, amid a rise in viral gastroenteritis cases in local childcare centres. “10 cases have been reported to our Public Health Unit in the past three weeks,” said Dr
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sometimes longer. “Viral gastroenteritis is highly infectious, so it is important for everyone to know the signs and to stay home if they experience any symptoms, especially as we head into the festive season and more people gather to celebrate with family and friends,” Dr Taylor said.
The main treatment for viral gastroenteritis is to rest and drink plenty of fluids. Most people recover without complications, but gastroenteritis can be serious for infants, people with suppressed immune systems and the elderly. CCLHD is reminding local
childcare centres to reinforce basic hygiene measures, such as regular hand washing, paying particular attention to hand washing after attending to nappy changes, cleaning all hard surfaces and providing education to help prevent the spread of infections. Staff should also wear gloves
and a mask when cleaning up bodily fluids, including vomit, when symptoms commence at the centre, and disinfect surfaces with a freshly made bleach solution.
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School ended the year with a big dose of fun Budgewoi Public School students have ended their school year on a colourful high, following the school’s inaugural colour run. Every colour in the rainbow was on full display as students raced around the school’s oval while teachers and staff let loose a torrent of powder bombs. Principal, Nathan Forbes, said the special event was the school’s way of rewarding students following a difficult year. “After overcoming all the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, all of our students deserved something special to round out their year and the whole school community agreed that a colour run would be a great way to finish 2020,” Forbes said. Year 6 students also got to enjoy an extra special activity on the day, manning the powder bombs when teachers took to
Budgewoi Public School’s inaugural colour run
the field, a fitting privilege for the cohort that missed out on so much of the typical Year 6 experience. Forbes said staff also enjoyed the colourful festivities and paid thanks to the teachers behind the event. “We had a great team of teachers organise the day. “They did it at short notice and without them this wouldn’t have been possible, so I can’t thank them enough,” Forbes said. With students still abuzz after the big day, Forbes said colour runs might become an end of year tradition at Budgewoi PS. “Feedback from all of our students, staff and parents has all been positive and it shows how something like this was really needed. “It definitely feels like we’ve ended the year with a big dose of fun.” Dilon Luke
Fundamentals of Financial Literacy Program for Wyong students Year 10 students at Wyong High School (WHS) are taking part in the Greater Bank Finance Academy’s Fundamentals of Financial Literacy Program. Over 100 students have entered the four week program, which was developed through a partnership between Greater Bank and the University of Newcastle, and focuses on informed financial decision making through the delivery of a range of community education programs and practical workshops. The content will be delivered
by WHS teaching staff together with Greater Bank and University of Newcastle Ambassadors, who deliver the practical and theoretical strategies behind money management via Zoom. Students will cover topics such as managing money, reducing debt and implementing simple saving strategies, which all aim to help students make better and more informed financial decisions. According to WHS Career Advisor, Leonie Connally, the program is helping to give students the financial knowledge they need to
transition into adulthood. “We’ve implemented the financial literacy program as part of the Year 10 Career Education program. “It provides students with an opportunity to gain awareness of financial literacy and a greater understanding of how this relates to their lives now and in the future,” Connally said. Greater Bank Head of Marketing and Customer Experience, Matt Hingston, said the program encourages students to question how they think about money and achieve key financial objectives.
“Understanding money is an important life skill and our program is helping to bridge that education gap,” Hingston said. “Our partnership with the University of Newcastle harnesses the strength of the University’s theoretical background with the application of Greater Bank’s practical, real world experience to provide students with essential financial skills for life. “As part of the financial literacy program, schools are provided with all the educational resources and materials they need to effectively deliver the content.” Dilon Luke
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College’s annual Christmas Appeal underway Students from Warnervale’s MacKillop Catholic College are helping make Christmas a little easier for disadvantaged families around the Coast. The College’s annual Christmas Appeal commences at the beginning of December each year and sees the secondary school community come together to donate gifts, food items and other festive essentials to be turned into Christmas hampers for families that would otherwise go without. This year’s appeal got off to a great start, with Year 12 students finding their inner Chris Cringles via a mass toy donation. From skateboards and action figures to dollhouses and teddy bears, Year 12 dug deep this year, with their generosity to ensure that local children will have a present to unwrap on
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Christmas morning. Michelle Baxter is the College’s Leader of Outreach and coordinated the Appeal. According to her, this year’s giving felt more impactful than previous years. “After the year that no one saw coming, many families are without jobs and under increased financial stress, some for the first time in their lives. “With more families facing uncertainty, there are many who don’t know what to expect for Christmas Day, but with our help, we can make it a little less stressful,” Baxter said. Aside from Year 12, Baxter also praised students involved in the College’s Mini Vinnies and Youth Ministry groups who’ve been selling Christmas ornaments and cards to help raise funds to be contributed to the hampers. Year 12 students with their donations
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Collaborative student mural unveiled A new collaborative student artwork is now taking pride of place in the grounds of St Peter’s Catholic College at Tuggerah.
The totem pole project from 2019
In Semester 1, Year 7 and 8 Visual Arts students designed and created their own textured ceramic tiles, and these tiles were brought together mosaic style to create a large mural which will now hang proudly for years to come in the College’s central courtyard. Visual Arts Teacher, Nicky Oram, said the mural was the latest in a series of student collaboration projects designed to produce public art for the College and to give students a taste for artmaking. “Collaboration is a big focus at our school and especially in our department. “We try to do a project like this every semester as it provides our students with some really engaging work, and by erecting them around the grounds, it gives our students a taste of what it’s like to exhibit their work in the public domain. “It also gives them a chance to leave their mark on the school and
impart a little piece of themselves,” Oram explained. Prior to the mural, the College’s first major student public art project was a series of totem poles that were installed around the grounds in 2019. Oram said the bright, bold and imaginative totem poles had resonated with students and given the public art project scope and purpose. “When we started the totem pole project, students really took ownership and created these dazzling works that have brightened up our school and helped the Visual Art Department sparkle. “That’s what the mural project was all about, celebrating our talented students and giving them opportunities to explore and create art that matters to them,” Oram said. And according to Oram, the College’s next piece of public art is well on its way, with a second ceramic mural created by Semester 2 art students expected to be unveiled in the coming weeks. Dilon Luke
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Marc Sheather drafted by Sydney Swans AFL The Coast’s own Marc Sheather is officially a Sydney Swan. The utility allrounder from Forresters Beach signed with the club after being drafted as a Category B Rookie on December 10. It’s the realisation of close to a decade’s worth of hard work and sacrifice for the former Killarney Vale Bomber’s junior, who’s dreamed of playing for the Swans since he was 12 years old. “In Year 6, I wrote my future self a letter about how I was going to play for the Swans, so this is a genuine dream come true,” Sheather said. Having also played with the Swans Academy from the Under 12s through to the Under 18s, the signing has felt like a long time coming for Sheather, who got the call under less than ideal circumstances.
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Public Notice Notification of Herbicide Use Central Coast Council will be applying Glyphosate 360 and Metasulfuron-methyl between December 2020 to June 2021 to specific waterways and drainage lines within the local government area for the purpose of waterway, ecosystem and asset protection. Glyphosate is registered for use in Australia by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority. Non-chemical methods of weed control are also utilised wherever practicable. During application, signage will be clearly displayed to notify application of herbicides to waterways and will include information on the herbicide being applied, the location details, the dates and the weed Council is managing. During signposted periods, the public is advised not to use, drink or swim in the water until signage is removed. For further information or to obtain a copy of the Safety Date Sheet (SDS) for the product, please contact Council's Creeks Officer on 1300 463 954. This notification is provided in accordance with Council's Pesticide Use Notification Plan and the Environmental Protection Licence 7643 which are available for viewing at the Gosford and Wyong Administration Buildings or may be viewed on Council's website centralcoast.nsw.gov.au Central Coast Council Offices 2 Hely St Wyong / 49 Mann St Gosford 8.30am - 5pm, Monday to Friday | Ph 1300 463 954 Acting Chief Executive Officer Rik Hart
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Faimasui-Brown selected for Wallaroos’ training squad RUGBY UNION God, family and good ole hard work, that’s what’s going to get Tacoma’s Anita Faimasui-Brown to the 2021 Rugby World Cup. The up and coming Number 8 was one of 16 Test debutants handpicked by Wallaroos Head Coach, Dwayne Nestor, to take part in a national training camp at Canberra earlier this month, opening the door to the aspiring Wallaroo as World Cup preparations ramp up. It was a dream come true for the MacKillop Catholic College student who spent her early teens discovering her love of the game. “When I got the call about camp, I remember being pulled out of class and being handed a phone and it was Dwayno on the other end asking me if I’d be interested in a Wallaroos camp. “I almost cried tears of joy right on the spot,” FaimasuiBrown said. After impressing at camp, Faimasui-Brown has now been invited back for a second in
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February, something that shocked the 17-year-old. “After camp, Dwayno asked me if I thought I deserved a callback and I was honestly unsure. “I ended up telling him yes and he told me that I did
deserve it, that he’d been watching me and my growth and that he saw potential in me, and that did make me cry,” Faimasui-Brown said. The encouragement has dialled up the fire blazing within Faimasui-Brown, who’s now gearing up for a massive year
of footy. “Camp has really motivated me to do my best. “I’m going to be driving myself hard in all my training because I want to earn my spot on the team,” she said. Faimasui-Brown will need
every ounce of that passion if she’s to succeed, with her first challenge to stand out amongst a field of exceptional talent in the NSW Waratah’s Development Training Group. Faimasui-Brown is one of 29 players selected to train under the watchful eye of Head
Coach, Campbell Aitken, over the remainder of summer before the 2021 Super W season kicks off in February. From there she’ll need to impress at the second Wallaroos camp before shining throughout the Super W trials if she’s to have any hope of making the cut. With 2021 also the year of her HSC, the pressure is on, but Faimasui-Brown isn’t worried about burn out. “I do everything in the name of God, and for my family and parents who have sacrificed so much for me. “I can’t say I don’t have self doubts, but my family and all those who believe in me are what motivate me.” The thought of running out for Australia is also an extra special motivator. “I love footy, it’s what I want to do with my life, and just the thought of getting to represent on the world stage and running out in that gold jersey, well it means the world.” Dilon Luke
Lady Hawks to compete in Newcastle Hunter competition RUGBY LEAGUE Toukley Hawks RLFC is poised to kickstart an exciting new wave of opportunities for women’s footy locally, with the club announcing that it will enter a team in the 2021 Newcastle Hunter Women’s Tackle Competition. Club Coach, Troy Agar, said that this was huge news for the Hawks and for the wider Central Coast, with the Hawks ecstatic to be bringing more women’s tackle games to the region.
“The women’s game is growing at a fast pace and we are passionate about providing a pathway for our girls to be able to make their way to a professional level. “The success of the Central Coast Roosters provides that pathway for our girls and we are happy to be able to foster and develop talent here at Toukley,” Agar said. The Hawks are also expanding their offering for girls, with the club looking to also field girls tackle teams in age groups in 2021. Dilon Luke
Hawks players Casey Griffiths, April Lyn Brown and Chelsea Brander with Coach Troy Agar
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Additional change rooms for AFL Club funded AFL Killarney Vale AFL Club will benefit from $300,000 in funding to construct designated female and umpire change rooms, thanks to the NSW Government’s Infrastructure Grants program. Parliamentary Secretary for Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said the funding would encourage greater participation from women in sport. “Two change rooms for the exclusive use of female teams, as well as an umpire’s room, will be made possible by this funding,” he said. “AFL is rapidly becoming one
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of the most popular sports across the Central Coast and I am proud that this project will ensure that females have the same amenities and access that males already enjoy. “I want to congratulate the Club’s President, Paul Forster, for submitting such a fantastic funding application.” Paul Forster said that it was a wonderful outcome for the club. “Female designated change rooms should be the norm rather than the exception at all sporting grounds,” he said. “We hope that this will become the new standard for all sporting amenities not only across the Central Coast but all of Australia.
“Females playing sport deserve it and we thank the NSW Government for sharing our vision to make this a reality.” AFL NSW will also provide $100,000 for the project, to ensure a regional standard building is achieved. Central Coast Council also received more than $900,000 in 2018 from the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund to upgrade the club’s facilities, but is yet to spend the funds. Source: Media release, Dec 15 Parliamentary Secretary Central Coast, Adam Crouch
McAlpine hopes to win bodyboarding video contest BODYBOARDING One chance, one wave, one filthy big pay cheque. That’s the gist of Short Circuit, the world’s largest cash prize bodyboarding video contest, and The Entrance’s Alex McAlpine needs your votes. The semi-pro bodyboarder has thrown his flippers into the ring of Movement Magazine’s first of its kind competition that focuses on single wave clips over edited videos, and with first prize an eyewatering 30K, McAlpine is hoping that locals will toss him a few votes before the contest closes on December 30. After ending last year as runner-up at the Australian Open Men’s Bodyboarding titles, McAlpine was keen to pursue bodyboarding more professionally in 2020, but things didn’t go to plan for the 24-year-old who works for NSW Police and also as an on call firefighter with Fire and Rescue NSW. Horrific bushfires kept him
out of the water for most of summer and then the pandemic saw the Australian Bodyboarding Association pull the plug on its season, leaving him with no avenues to bodyboard competitively. Resigned to spending the year practising at his favourite breaks, a surprise opportunity to compete came in the form of NSW Surfing’s Online State Titles, with surfers and boarders able to submit videos of themselves in action. McAlpine’s video picked up the top gong for ‘Best Barrel’ and he’s hoping to replicate that success in Short Circuit. “I’ve actually really liked drawing on my creative side with all the video making, and it’s been a good distraction from not being able to travel and compete. “I’ve made a few videos of me boarding with my mates, but those were just for fun, and this year they’ve felt a lot more serious and enjoyable,” McAlpine said.
Those videos have also helped put the spotlight on the Central Coast, with Crackneck Headland, Forresters Beach and even The Entrance Channel plugged as good places to catch a wave, with his Short Circuit entry shot at Forresters. But McAlpine thinks it’s not just the local scenery that could earn him some votes from locals. “My entry was filmed and edited by Riley Edwards with original music produced by Killarney Vale based artist, Jantoje, and I’m hoping that’ll help with the appeal. “A lot of entries have copyrighted music and stuff like that, which could work in my favour,” he said. “I’d love to make the top 10 at least and to do that I need to get as many votes as possible. “30K, wouldn’t that be a way to end the year?” Winners will be announced on December 31. Dilon Luke
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Molly Picklum wins Northern Beaches Open
Molly Picklum at Narrabeen Photo: Ethan Smith/Surfing NSW
SURFING Shelly Beach surfer, Molly Picklum, has taken out the Women’s Division of the 2020 Northern Beaches Open. The final event in the Australian Open of Surfing Series, the Central Coast star
on the rise made the most of Narrabeen’s picturesque fourfooters to take a commanding victory in the final. Opting to sit closer to the shore, Picklum landed a series of punchy lefthanders which were duly rewarded with a handful of impressive scores amounting to a 15.90 two-
wave heat total. Narrabeen local and former World Championship Tour competitor, Laura Enever, put on a valiant performance but was hard pressed to find the required 7.31 to overcome Picklum’s lead. The victory sees Picklum confirmed as the Women’s
series’ runner-up behind Avalon’s, Cedar Leigh-Jones. Speaking post event, Picklum said that she was pleased with her performance and excited for the return of the WSL Qualifying Series event in the New Year. “The waves began to cook through the later stages of the
event and some of the waves on the inside bank had so much potential. “I knew Laura would try to get one of those long trademark North Narrabeen waves, so I figured I’d try and just focus on my own game plan and try and get my scores further down the bank.
“This series has been awesome and I think it ultimately helped all surfers prepare for the run of WSL Qualifying Series events that’ll take place next year,” Picklum said. Dilon Luke
Mariners sign an experienced defender FOOTBALL A-League Championship winning defender, Stefan Nigro, has signed with the Central Coast Mariners for the upcoming A-League 20/21 season.
Stefan Nigro has joined the Yellow and Navy
The 24-year-old has played 35 games with Melbourne Victory and Brisbane Roar since debuting in 2015/16, including the 2017/18 Grand Final at McDonald Jones Stadium. Nigro began 2020 with Green Gully in Victoria’s NPL before the season was cut down by the COVID-19 pandemic, and after heading to the Coast on a trial, he said that he is ready to hit the ground running for the new season.
“I’m really excited, I’m over the moon to be honest,” Nigro said. “It’s a great opportunity for me, I feel excited to be part of the club, and I’ve loved my time here to date, I’ve been here for 4-5 weeks now and I’ve enjoyed every minute of it. “I’ve got a fair bit of experience at this level. “I’ve been part of a Championship winning team which is the biggest achievement in this league. “It’s a joy to be back and I can’t wait to get started against Newcastle on New Year’s Eve,” he added. Nigro was invited to trial but first had to take himself to Darwin to complete two weeks of quarantine before being able
to arrive in NSW to link up with the Mariners. With a contract now secured, the former Roar and Victory man said he has enjoyed working with Alen Stajcic and that the current squad helped convince him to come up. “There was an opportunity to come on trial, and I was really excited to take that, and to be offered a contract, that is what I came here for,” he said. “I know a few of the boys up here, they were speaking very well of how the team was going in pre-season and I can’t wait to get cracking with the season.” Mariners’ Head Coach, Alen Stajcic, praised Nigro’s professionalism since arriving and embraced him as a good
addition to the club’s defensive stocks. “We are all very happy to have Stefan sign with us here at the Mariners, and it’s a credit to him for the way he has conducted himself so far,” Stajcic said. “He showed a lot of commitment with undertaking the quarantine period and he has shown similar determination, professionalism and hunger throughout his trial at the Club. “He’s got plenty of experience at this level and he also brings defensive quality to our backline at either fullback position.” Source: Press release, Dec 9 Central Coast Mariners Media