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45 firefighters needed to extinguish Buttonderry blaze

Twelve trees have been removed from a Bateau Bay picnic area in Wyrrabalong National Park following their deliberate poisoning. See page 3

Out&About

The word ‘Bangarra’ is the Wiradjuri word meaning ‘to make fire’, and a special performance at The Art House Wyong in February is sure to set hearts and minds alight.

It took all night on Sunday, January 10, for 45 firefighters and more than a dozen brigades to bring a blaze under control at Buttonderry Waste Management Facility on Hue Hue Rd, Jilliby.

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Education

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Central Coast Council’s financial woes date back to 2016 A specialist accounting firm that works with councils appears to have shed more light on the cause of Central Coast Council’s financial woes. LG Solutions looked at Council’s publicly available and audited financial statements in October 2020 after the Council financial position became public, and said that it had to “pick itself up off the floor after what it found”. “Little did we know when we started the review that we would uncover far more than we bargained for,” the LG

Solutions’ report said. The company held back on publishing its regular industry newsletter and notified its findings to Council, the Department of Local Government and the NSW Audit Office. LG Solutions said that they hadn’t heard back from any of those three organisations or from the council association, Local Government NSW, and therefore, published its findings in early November See page 10 for more

Junior school students at Warnervale’s MacKillop Catholic College will return to school to find a colourful surprise in the form of some new murals. See page 33

Sport

A second win in three days has pushed the Central Coast Mariners to the top of the table after a clinical 2-0 win away against Macarthur FC. See page 40

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Smith takes out Single Ski

A letter asking for national leadership on beachfront coastal erosion is being penned by Central Coast Council Administrator, Dick Persson...

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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A local fire brigade has swapped Santa’s sleigh for a sidecar at its annual threeday Santa run which started on December 10.

Peninsula local Jemma Smith took out the Female Single Ski event in round three of the Envirobank Super Teams Series at Umina Beach on December 5.

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A new consolidated Central Coast Local Environment Plan (LEP) and Development Control Plan (DCP) will not come into force until the State Government gazettes them, which is not expected until early 2021.

Rescue crews were called out in torrential rain on Sunday, December 20, to rescue a horse stuck in a dam at Warnervale.

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Volunteers from Warnervale and Wadalba Rural Fire Brigades and Central Coast Rescue Squad were called out just before 9am. The horse had been stuck in the dam overnight and was exhausted after trying to free himself. Crews managed to use large animal rescue slings to assist hauling him out of the water and mud to safety. A local vet was on the scene to give the horse a check over after his ordeal.

Jemma Smith winning the Female Single Ski

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.

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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

Rates could go up by 15 per cent

Rates could rise by 15 per cent 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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Peninsula residents could be facing a 15 per cent rate rise next year, following an announcement at the Central Coast Council meeting on December 14. A proposed rate rise of 10 per cent signalled in November has now risen to a proposed 15 per cent. Administrator Dick Persson announced Council would write to the Independent Regularity and Pricing Tribunal (IPART) asking for permission for an increase of 13 per cent plus another two per cent for inflation. Harmonisation of the rates between the former Gosford and Wyong council areas would see Peninsula residents paying about $7 a week more while residents to the north of the region would pay about $3 a week less than they are paying now.

Residents protested a mooted rate rise ahead of the Council meeting on December 14

These are average payments. Persson said further work has been done in forecasting reductions in 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 rate payers on the Central Coast pay less in rates than neighbouring councils of Lake Macquarie, Newcastle and Cessnock – all of whom currently have special rate variations applying.” Persson said COVID-19 had 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

CWA of Umina Beach members donated home knitted hot water bottle covers to children in war-affected countries on November 18. See page 35

Sport

It was a historic day for a local cricket club last month when the family of a late player pitched on the field named in his honour. See page 40

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Central Coast residents could be looking at a 15 per cent rate rise next year, with Council Administrator Dick Persson announcing he will apply to the Independent Pricing and Regularity Tribunal (IPART) asking for permission for an increase of 13 per cent plus another two per cent for inflation. This supersedes a rate rise of 10 per cent signalled in November. Persson shared the news with a group of protesters outside Wyong Chambers before heading into the December 14 meeting and made the official announcement. 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.

Residents protested a mooted 15 per cent rate rise ahead of Council’s December 14 meeting

These are average payments. Persson said further work has been done forecasting the reductions 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 (in) neighbouring Council (areas) of Lake Macquarie, Newcastle and Cessnock – all of whom currently have special rate

variations applying.” Lake Macquarie pays 34 per cent more; Newcastle 42 per cent more and Cessnock 13 per cent more than the average rates a Central Coast resident pays. 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.” Persson said the money Council spent on infrastructure, although a flawed decision, was well spent. Merilyn Vale

Central Coast Sports College Year Nine student, Paige Stanford, has held a sleep out for her peers to highlight the plight of homelessness.

Two Central Coast residents are in home isolation while another remains in hotel quarantine in Sydney after all being diagnosed with COVID-19.

Four young mountain-bikers from Killcare, calling themselves the Four Mulleteers, journeyed to Rydal in NSW to take on the best riders in the state last weekend (December 12-13) in the Rocky Trail Jet Black 24-hour Race. See page 40

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A free online healthy lifestyle program for older adults living on the Central Coast will return in 2021.

Two Central Coast residents are in COVID-19 home isolation

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Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) has confirmed that the two local cases have been linked to the Northern Beaches cluster, with health staff undertaking daily wellness checks with both patients. The CCLHD also confirmed that the resident in hotel quarantine had returned from overseas when they tested positive for the virus and that

their case is not deemed a risk to the Central Coast community. All three patients will remain in isolation until deemed noninfectious by health staff. According to a spokesperson for the CCLHD, one close contact has been identified in relation to the first local case, with the contact residing in the same household as the patient. They are now also in-home isolation and have been tested for COVID-19 as a precaution. The spokesperson said anyone who travelled via the 6.15pm ferry from Palm Beach to Wagstaffe on Wednesday,

December 16, is considered a casual contact of this case and advised that they should monitor themselves for COVID-19 symptoms and get tested immediately should symptoms appear, regardless of the severity. The spokesperson said that all close contacts for the second local case had been contacted and were selfisolating, with the ferry journey the only location identified for casual contacts. There are no other exposure sites identified on the Central Coast. The situation has prompted

CCLHD Chief Executive, Dr Andrew Montague, to remind residents about the importance of COVID testing. “It is important that anyone who gets tested also isolates themselves if they have even the slightest of symptoms,” Dr Montague said. “We are asking people to avoid non-essential travel to the Northern Beaches at this time. “We know many Central Coast residents commute to the Northern Beaches area for work, however, the message is the same for everyone regardless of whether you have

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been on Northern Beaches. “If you have symptoms, please get tested. “These latest cases serve as an important reminder that we cannot become complacent, COVID-19 is still present, and we must remain alert for symptoms.” Local COVID-19 testing is available at Wyong Hospital Building C (opposite the Health Services Building), open 9am to 5pm, 7 days a week. Bookings are encouraged on 4394 9200, however walk-ins are accepted. Dilon Luke

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More signs of COVID on the Coast Central Coast residents are being urged to continue being tested for COVID-19 if they have even the mildest symptoms, with a COVID positive Western Sydney resident having visited Avoca Beach on December 20 and virus fragments having been discovered in a sewage treatment plant at Kincumber. The COVID positive resident, who is in isolation in Western Sydney, visited the Saltwater Bistro at Avoca Beach Hotel on December 20 between 7.40

and 8.30pm. Anyone who attended the bistro at the specified time is considered a casual contact and must get tested and isolate until they receive a negative test result. They should then continue to monitor for COVID-19 symptoms for 14 days and if any symptoms occur, get tested again. The business had a COVIDsafety plan in place and casual contacts are being contacted, with the case having been linked to the Avalon cluster. Meanwhile, the state’s

sewage surveillance program detected traces of the virus at the Kincumber sewage treatment plant, which services multiple suburbs to the south of the region, on December 21. There are currently two confirmed cases in the Central Coast Local Health District, both of whom are being monitored. Central Coast Local Health District has reinforced the importance of physical distancing, good hand hygiene and remaining alert for symptoms, which include a fever, cough, sore/scratchy

throat, shortness of breath, runny nose, and loss of taste or smell. In addition to testing clinics at Gosford and Wyong hospitals, a walk-in COVID-19 testing clinic has been established at the Woy Woy Hospital, next to the kiosk, on Ocean Beach Rd, which will operate every day until Thursday December 24 (inclusive) between 8am and 4.30pm. Residents are reminded that home gatherings are limited to 10 people, with a slight easing of restrictions announced by NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian

allowing children under 12 to be excluded from the number count over Christmas (December 24-26 inclusive). Berejiklian reinforced the fact that this is the maximum number allowed, more than one group of 10 visiting at different times of the day is not permitted. On December 27, restrictions revert to a maximum of 10 persons visiting a home, including children. Source: NSW Health website Media release, Dec 23 Central Coast Local Health District

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This latest loan sees Council’s total borrowings for the year reach $200M, with a $50M loan taken out with NAB in May to be repaid over 20 years, and another $50M borrowed from an unnamed financial institution in November – a principle and interest loan with

a fixed five-year term amortised over 15 years. The latest loan was approved at an extraordinary meeting on December 18 and is a fixed threeyear loan amortising over 15 years. Details of the loan were discussed in closed session and remain commercial-inconfidence. A Council spokesperson said the loan will assist Council with a positive budget for the next financial year and long term 10-

year financial plan. Council resolved at the December 18 meeting to authorise Administrator Dick Persson and Acting Chief Executive Officer Rik Hart to execute all documents relating to the facility agreement between Council and the financial institution. The Council also resolved that the report should remain confidential in accordance with section 10A(2)(d)(i) of the Local Government Act as it “contains

commercial information of a confidential nature that would, if disclosed, prejudice the commercial position of the person who supplied it”. The minutes also say that consideration of the matter in open Council would, on balance, be contrary to the public interest as publication of all tendered amounts would discourage potential tenderers from submitting commercial information in future. Meanwhile, Council continues

The word ‘Bangarra’ is the Wiradjuri word meaning ‘to make fire’, and a special performance at The Art House Wyong in February is sure to set hearts and minds alight.

You can experience breathtaking work from four of Australia’s leading surf photographers at Gosford Regional Gallery this summer. See page 17

It took all night on Sunday, January 10, for 45 firefighters and more than a dozen brigades to bring a blaze under control at Buttonderry Waste Management Facility on Hue Hue Rd, Jilliby.

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its path to financial recovery and sustainability under its business recovery plan, the spokesperson said. Reductions have been made in the capital works program, sales of assets are underway, an employee savings target has been set and a voluntary redundancy program has commenced, as well as notification to IPART for a special rate variation of 15 per cent. CCN report

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Education

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Central Coast Council’s financial woes date back to 2016

In a competition between 666 schools, the Terrigal Primary School debating team, Terrigal Tigers, have been named runnersup in the NSW Premiers Debating Challenge. See page 35

Sport

Spot us another $100M: Council Central Coast Council has taken out another loan – this time for $100M – as it continues to work through mitigation measures for its cash crisis.

MacKillop Catholic College Warnervale student, Jack Albanese, has ended his school year on a high after setting a new national record with Powerlifting Australia, not once, but twice.

Twelve trees have been removed from a Bateau Bay picnic area in Wyrrabalong National Park following their deliberate poisoning.

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Source: Central Coast Rescue Squad

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The Central Coast community has come together to celebrate the life of one of their own.

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45 firefighters needed to extinguish Buttonderry blaze

The Palm Beach to Ettalong and Wagstaffe Ferry will continue to run on schedule despite calls from some residents for a suspension of the service during the Northern Beaches COVID-19 cluster period.

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Australia Walkabout Wildlife Park, now known as Walkabout Wildlife Sanctuary, will hold a series of art workshops over the summer by award-winning Aboriginal artist, Garry Purchase.

Santa was even brave enough to take on 35 American alligators as he jumped into the lagoon to feed them snacks but the feisty reptiles chased Santa out as soon as he delivered their presents.

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He has a busy week ahead of him, but Santa Claus managed to find time to pop in to the Australian Reptile Park on December 16 to enjoy cuddles with the animals and hand out some Christmas treats.

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Cycling enthusiasts who need assistance are now able to jump back on a bike, with the Central Coast Bicycle User Group (CCBUG) re-starting its tandem RidesAssist program.

A house in Umina Beach has brought festive cheer to locals with a spectacular lightshow that is free to all each night of the week.

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A specialist accounting firm that works with councils appears to have shed more light on the cause of Central Coast Council’s financial woes. LG Solutions looked at Council’s publicly available and audited financial statements in October 2020 after the Council financial position became public, and said that it had to “pick itself up off the floor after what it found”. “Little did we know when we started the review that we would uncover far more than we bargained for,” the LG

Central Coast fishers will soon be bream-ing with excitement, with a Fish Aggregating Device (FAD) recently deployed to ocean waters near Terrigal. See page 40

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Junior school students at Warnervale’s MacKillop Catholic College will return to school to find a colourful surprise in the form of some new murals. See page 33

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A second win in three days has pushed the Central Coast Mariners to the top of the table after a clinical 2-0 win away against Macarthur FC. See page 40

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Tree poisoning an ongoing issue for many years Twelve trees have been removed from a Bateau Bay picnic area in Wyrrabalong National Park following their deliberate poisoning. National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) confirmed that vandalism of vegetation in the Park, between Burrawong St, Norahview St and Rushby Dr, had been an ongoing issue for many years. A spokesperson said NPWS had recorded repeated instances of poisoning, mowing and pruning of native vegetation in the area, including deliberate damage to rehabilitation work conducted by community Wyrrabalong Bushcare volunteers. Visitor to the area, Lee Thompson, said she was shocked and appalled to see that many of the old large trees along the top of the beach and car park had been poisoned, as stated by the extremely large sign which now greets you as you look towards the ocean. “Seeing that these trees had been destroyed like this very much ruined my experience of what was an otherwise beautiful sunrise on Christmas Eve,” she said.

A beautiful sunrise spoiled by a warning sign and poisoned trees

“I think these old large trees must have been affecting someone’s view of the ocean, so perhaps cameras need to be installed to monitor the trees and to detect any vandals who attempt to harm them. “We really need to cherish what little vegetation and

beautiful old trees we have left, or we all will be living in a desolated desert,” Thompson said. The NPWS investigated the damage to trees in the Bateau Bay Picnic Area and concluded that they had been deliberately poisoned with herbicide.

“NPWS was forced to remove 12 trees in the picnic area that had been poisoned as these trees had begun to crack and drop branches as they died, posing an unacceptable risk to visitor safety,” a spokesperson said. “These deliberate attacks

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have not only damaged the delicate ecosystems within Wyrrabalong National Park but have also spoiled the amenity of a location that many people love. “Locals and visitors have been deprived of the precious shade provided by these large

trees in the picnic area while the loss of foreshore trees has destabilised and exposed the cliff edge to coastal erosion processes, resulting in slumping and undercutting of the picnic area. “NPWS will be undertaking supplementary planting within the picnic area to replace the trees that have been lost and additional works are planned to restore vegetation along the cliff edges. “The sign at Bateau Bay will be left in-situ until vegetation is re-established,” the spokesperson said. It states “Vegetation in this location has been illegally damaged” and warns that people found deliberately damaging vegetation will be prosecuted. It is an offence to poison, damage or destroy vegetation on National Park estate. This offence carries a maximum penalty of $3,300. NPWS is asking neighbours and visitors to respect the fencing and signage in the area and to report illegal activity in the Park to the NPWS Central Coast Area Office. Sue Murray

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$380,000 termination payment explained Central Coast Administrator, Dick Persson, has issued a statement to explain his decision to make a $380,000 termination payment to former Chief Executive Officer, Gary Murphy. “Ratepayers’ anger about my decision to agree to a full payout of the former CEO’s contract is totally understandable,” Persson said. “I was angry too. “I was angry because, as I said in my 30-Day Report, the former CEO did not adequately perform key parts of the role and, therefore, was a major contributor to the financial decline confronting the Council. “So, why did I agree to it?

Central Coast Administrator, Dick Persson

“I spent a lot of time challenging the legal advice and working through the contract. “While I accept responsibility for my decision, I don’t believe I had a realistic alternative given the provisions of the contract and the laws governing employee legal rights.” “So, why pay 38 weeks salary to someone who I felt had not performed to an acceptable level? “The contract lays out several options to remove a CEO. “The option I ultimately agreed to provided the most clear-cut path. “No reason needed, but 38 weeks’ pay. “The path to remove a CEO for unsatisfactory performance

(still with 13 weeks’ pay) would have required me to conduct a performance review and then provide the CEO an opportunity to respond. “This process would have taken at least eight weeks. “Proving the poor performance would have been made difficult by the previous Council having determined his performance as ‘meets expectations’ in the two previous CEO performance reviews. “This timetable also assumes that Mr Murphy was available to be interviewed. “On two occasions, I requested a meeting and he declined to meet. “Given all this, I stand by my decision as the best for the long-term future of the Council,

its ratepayers and staff.” Persson said he regretted that he could not find a better way forward. Persson said having reached that decision, a new CEO was needed to lead Council through the challenging times ahead. Therefore, the most important thing was to remove the former CEO quickly to allow the recruitment of the new CEO to commence. “Recruiting a new CEO typically takes three to four months, so getting started became the major priority,” he said. Source: Media release, Jan 9 Dick Persson, Administrator

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WILDPLANT COMMUNITY NURSERY RETURNING FOR 2021 Our plant sales are held on the first Saturday of each month from 9am to 12pm. When: Saturday 6th February Time: 9am to 12pm Where: CEN Office, Brush Rd, Ourimbah Native plants are inexpensive (starting at $3), help conquer

climate change, create habitat for local birds and animals and encourage outdoor activity. Come along to our plant sale at the CEN Office, Ourimbah, buy a few local native plants and chat about local environment issues.

We have a range of local native plants available including ground covers and herbs, shrubs and trees, bush food, bird attracting, native bee attracting, frog friendly and screen plants. Cash and EFTPOS accepted.

MARINE DEBRIS WORKSHOP - WAMBERAL LAGOON When: Saturday 16th January 2021 Time: 8am Start Where: Wamberal Lagoon, Meet at Remembrance Drive Cost: Free Want to know what happens to the rubbish that we see in the streets and our creeks?

Please join us for a talk and marine debris pick up. We will collect rubbish from Wamberal Lagoon with Clean 4 Shore and categorise it by its type, number, and source according to the Tangaroa Blue data collection. Bookings are essential for catering purposes. Please let me know of any dietary requirements. Please wear appropriate clothing, sturdy

boots or gumboots and long pants must be worn as we will be walking and collecting debris from the lagoon. Please bring gloves. For more information, please visit www.cen.org.au/events email waterwatch@cen.org.au or phone 4349 4757 This project is supported by Central Coast Council

BREAKFAST WITH THE BIRDS 2021 Join us to celebrate World Wetlands Day at the Central Coast Wetlands, Pioneer Dairy. When: Sunday, 7th February, 2021 Time: 8am - 11am Registration 8am Bird Watching tour 8:15 - 9am Buffet Breakfast and Wetland talks 9 - 10am (please advise us of any specific dietry requirements in the comments box) Activities 10 - 11am (Dip netting, water testing, tree planting and displays)

Breakfast with the Birds 2021 will be different to previous years, as we will have to follow the COVID restrictions in place at the current time. Due to the restrictions you will need to register prior to the event. Unfortunately, this means we will not be able to accept unregistered walk-ins on the day of the event, like we have previously done. Cost: $10 per Adult and $6 per child. Please call 43494757 or email waterwatch@cen.org.au to

register go to cen.org.au/events/ cen-event-list Please bring walking shoes and a fold up chair. Binoculars will also be useful for birdwatching. Breakfast with the Birds is organised by the CEN’s Waterwatch program and supported by the Tuggerah Reserve Trust, Community Environment Network and Birding NSW. This event is sponsored by Central Coast Council through a Community Develpoment Grant.

JOIN FRIENDS OF COSS 2021 will be a big year for the Coastal Open Space System (COSS). If you want to protect our green ridgelines and bush reserves and if you’d like to see COSS expand to the whole Central Coast, now is a great time to join Friends of COSS. Membership is free and enables you to receive invitations to Special Friends of COSS events (the first to be held on January 21), including: • Bushwalks and other organised activities in COSS reserves

• Bush regeneration activities in COSS lands •P romoting research activities • Working with neighbours of COSS lands to create wildlife friendly landscapes

The Coastal Open Space System (COSS) is a network of reserves supporting natural vegetation that are managed by Central Coast Council for a number of environmental and community values. COSS lands provide important ecological habitats (or homes) and essential linkages (wildlife corridors) for diverse fauna and flora. These natural areas are also popular places for leisure and relaxation with residents and visitors alike.

The COSS scheme is unique to the Gosford area and was established in 1984. Areas identified as having significant ecological, cultural and historical value were earmarked for future protection and conservation. The Friends of COSS group aims to inform and engage our community to enjoy, protect and conserve these important natural areas, now and into the future. Become a Friend of COSS - it’s FREE!

Your support will expand our combined voices and enable the Friends of COSS to continue protecting and conserving the Coastal Open Space System. We can work together and help ensure this invaluable resource for the Gosford community remains. Stay informed - like the Friends of COSS on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ FriendsofCOSS Join Friends of COSS: https:// www.cen.org.au/projects

Well for me personally, 2021 is about healing, having had health concerns and losing my Father in 2020 (not COVID-related). I have made some major changes in my life to find a more balanced approach to life and living. Life is always changing and always has since our ancestors, at some point in our history, were nomadic. Had they continued to move, staying connected with nature and local environments, we may not be suffering as much as we are now, as a society and community. Once we stayed put and began changing our natural environment, we began to disconnect slowly but surely from life’s cycles, tuning out of the seasons, cycles of the moon, sunrise, and sunsets, etc. Last year and, unfortunately as the restrictions continue, we have seen people flock to nature. Why is that? Could it be that we feel at home in nature, as nature is at peace and shows us unconditional love (no matter if we harm her, she continues to generate life)? This year should really be about healing as we transition from a system of dominance over nature to a world reconnected with nature - as we heal from a transactional way of interacting with one another and our environment to a relational way of interacting with one another and our local environment. We can start seeing the spirits of ancestors as our First Australians do, in our large old growth trees, in our mountains, waterways and with our wildlife. This will connect us deeply with life, breath and sustain us with healthy soils/earth, water, and foods. We are so lucky living on the Central Coast as we are surrounded by the best nature has to offer. With that privilege comes a responsibility to protect and look after her as she does us and maybe it is time to repay the unconditional love. Join us in 2021. Hale Adasal CEN Chairwoman

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45 firefighters needed to extinguish Buttonderry blaze It took all night on Sunday, January 10, for 45 firefighters and more than a dozen brigades to bring a blaze under control at Buttonderry Waste Management Facility on Hue Hue Rd, Jilliby. Large amounts of smoke coming from the tip alerted local fire brigades who contacted Central Coast Council’s after-hours number at about 7pm, requesting access to Buttonderry tip to investigate. Central Coast Rural Fire Service Operations Officer, Inspector Frank Overton, said crews worked until 4am the following morning to extinguish the fire. “The area alight was about 100m by 10m in some very thick rubbish,” he said. “We don’t know what caused the fire, however, there are no suspicious circumstances.” Initial investigations show that the likely cause was a combustible item, such as a ruptured lithium battery or camp stove gas cannister, that was delivered by a truck at the end of the day containing waste from recently serviced public litter bins, according to a

Council spokesperson. Fire crews had to work in breathing apparatus throughout the night because there was a lot of smoke and toxic fumes. Rural Fire Brigades from Wyee, Wyee Point, Warnervale, Dooralong,Wadalba, Peninsula, Wallarah, Cameron Park, Charmhaven, Wyong Operational Support Brigade and Fire and Rescue NSW crews all worked through the night.

“It was very labour intensive work and a very busy night to say the least,” Inspector Overton said. “Specialist bulk water tankers from Kariong came in with extra water supplies to contain the fire. “Council supplied three of their earthmoving machines to move the rubbish so we could get to it and wet it down and to remove burning debris from the tip face,” Inspector Overton said.

The Buttonderry fire came just hours after another tip fire at Woy Woy where a stockpile of mattresses caught on fire through spontaneous combustion. Fire crews brought that fire under control in a matter of hours. A Council spokesperson said small fires occurring at the tips are usually managed and extinguished by trained staff. This is the first time that fires have occurred at both sites

simultaneously and due to the time of the fires, external assistance was required. Full reports including any recommendations will be prepared and submitted to the Environment Protection Authority within seven days, in accordance with Council’s licences. Council says it highlights the importance of correct disposal of hazardous materials such as batteries and fluorescent lights which contain harmful

elements such as mercury, alkaline and lead acid, which can cause major environmental hazards and can also pose health risks if they end up in landfill. Council has a free recycling program for residents to bring in their unwanted batteries, light globes and fluorescent tubes to nominated collection points.

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Proposal to build 19 apartments over four storeys approved Central Coast Local Planning Panel has given the go ahead to demolish two old houses at 28 and 30 Dening St, The Entrance, to make way for a block of 19 units and basement car parking.

These two houses will soon be demolished to make way for residential units

Originally, the plan was for 27 units over five storeys. However, Central Coast Council did not support that and the applicant, Enhance Group Projects Pty Ltd, reduced the proposal to 19 apartments over four storeys. There will be five onebedroom units, 13 twobedroom units and one three-

bedroom unit, with 27 car parking spaces. The medium density zoning for the site has a height restriction of 12m, however, the height of this apartment building varies between 12.13m and 12.80m, and up to 13m at the top of the lift overrun. The developer defended the exceedance in height, saying it did not seek to create an additional storey or seek additional floor space but to provide for a functional building with appropriate services such as a lift and basement level car parking. A Council staff report to the

Panel said that although the development will be significantly higher than existing low-scale structures directly adjoining the site, the building was considered consistent with the planned future character of the area as it transitions from low density to medium density housing. The Panel was satisfied that the contravention of building height limits would not have any significant impact and the development was appropriate for the site, integrating with the emerging streetscape and character of the area. Sue Murray

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From Council It is understandable that the community is angry about the ‘full payout’ given to the former Central Coast Council CEO following his termination. I was too because as I said in my 30-Day Report, the former CEO did not adequately perform key parts of the role and therefore was a major contributor to the financial decline confronting the Council. However, given the provisions of the contract and the laws governing employee legal rights, a full payout of 38 weeks was necessary. This was the quickest way to allow the recruitment of a new CEO (usually 3-4 months) and expediate Council’s move toward financial recovery. The path to remove a CEO for unsatisfactory performance, which would still have seen 13 weeks’ paid out, would have required a performance review to be conducted and the CEO an opportunity to respond. This would have taken at least eight weeks and would have been difficult given the previous Council determined his performance as “meets expectations” in the two previous CEO performance reviews. This timetable also assumes Mr Murphy was available to be interviewed. On the two occasions I requested a meeting he declined to meet. Given all this, I stand by my decision as the best for the long-term future of the Council, its ratepayers and staff. I regret I could not find a better way forward. Dick Persson AM Administrator, Centre Coast Council

Where to find our destination’s hidden gems

Summer on the Coast has been busy, with a few weeks still to go have you found our region’s hidden gems yet?

Both locals and visitors have been heading to their favourite beaches, national parks and waterways – so it’s essential we all remain COVID-safe as a community. And the best way to do that? Go where the crowds won’t.

Swimming is recommended at any one of our 15 patrolled beaches but you can also explore on foot our secluded shores, walk some of our lesser known trails, try one of our rare farm gate experiences or follow our ‘Meet The Makers & Creators’ trail – a new digital directory where you can connect with bespoke small business owners who call the Coast home. Visit lovecentralcoast.com to experience all the Coast has to offer or search ‘things to do’ at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au for a list of our beaches and open spaces.

Water Wise Rules apply on the Coast

The Coast has permanent rules to conserve water and they apply to all outdoor water. The target is to use no more than 150 litres per person per day. lovewater.centralcoast.nsw.gov.au

Council meeting

To find out when the next Council meeting is and to view it online go to centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/ meetings

Development Applications and Consents Development Applications and Consents can be inspected at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au by searching ‘Development Applications’ or in person at Council offices in Gosford and Wyong 8.30am-5pm weekdays.

Under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2019, submissions on Development Applications are required to be published on our website. Submissions lodged using Council’s DA Submission Form or online portal will have personal contact details and signature redacted. All other submissions will be published in full. Your submission may also be reproduced in full in Council reports or in Court proceedings.

Securing your future with a rate rise

Council has resolved to consider applying to the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) for a rate rise to help with Council’s financial recovery. This process is called a Special Variation (SV) application. Council has resolved to consider two SV options: • Option 1 Temporary Fix Option – 10% – On 26 November 2020, Council considered applying for a 10% one-off increase to its rate income, remaining in the rate base for 7 years. In 2021-22 this increase would consist of the annual 2% rate peg and a further 8% SV that would be applied once in 2021-22 and will remain in the rate base for seven years. This option forecasts substantial reductions in the levels of service provided to the community and some elimination of services. With a 10% increase the average residential increase will be $2.13 a week and the average business increase will be $6.11 a week. • Option 2 Securing Your Future Option – 15% – On 14 December 2020, Council considered applying for 15% one-off increase to its rate income, remaining in the rate base permanently. In 2021-22 this increase would consist of the annual 2% rate and a further 13% SV that would be applied once in 2021-22 and will remain permanently in the rate base. This option forecasts the maintenance of the current levels of service. With a 15% increase the average residential increase will be $3.20 a week and the average business increase will be $9.30 a week. Find out what a rate rise means for you and have your say at yourvoiceourcoast.com

Council’s financial situation

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Most of Berkeley Vale to become part of the state seat of The Entrance In proposed changes to electorate boundaries, most of Berkeley Vale will become part of the state seat of The Entrance, all but six streets. Part of Berkeley Vale was already in The Entrance electorate and this latest boundary review moved another section from the Wyong electorate to The Entrance, except for Platypus, Albatross, Black Swan, Echidna, Gannet and Wombat Streets. The Entrance MP, David Mehan, has written to the Electoral Commission asking that these streets also be added to his electorate in the redistribution. “Excluding those streets would seem only to cause confusion among electors of Berkeley Vale,” Mehan said. He thinks it makes better sense to have the entire suburb of Berkeley Vale in the same electorate. “There are strong community interest reasons to locate all of Berkeley Vale within one electorate including catchment

The orange line shows the proposed boundary change in The Entrance electorate

FO for schools, community groups and facilities. “The same could be said for all electors south of Ourimbah Creek.” Mehan suggested Magenta, between The Entrance North and Norah Head, could be a logical trade-off for the

Berkeley Vale streets. “This new suburb has no community of interest with North Entrance, or anyone for that matter,” Mehan said in his submission to the Electoral Commission. “It’s a small subdivision located next to a golf resort and

most of the homes are holiday from the public to produce the homes, but there is also a small final determination. population of electors,” Mehan This review of electorate said. boundaries in NSW is part of No other submissions on the ADVERTISEMENT redistribution process proposed changes to which ensures there are about electorates on the Central the same number of voters in Coast were received and the each of the state’s 93 electoral Redistribution Panel will now districts. ADVERTISEMENT consider all feedback received

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Upgraded intersection likely to cause more accidents A Berkeley Vale resident is concerned that new traffic flow conditions at the Lakedge Ave and Gregory St intersection will cause more accidents. Stephen Towers says that already people are driving over the new traffic islands, hitting the gutters and have flattened signs, in order to avoid a rearend collision. He said he’s approached Central Coast Council with information and photographs, but his concerns seem to be falling on deaf ears. “Already it’s gotten really, really close and all they’ve said is that it is going to stay as it is and drivers are going to have to learn to manoeuvre,” Towers said. The intersection of Gregory St and Lakedge Ave was originally a standard T-intersection with a Give Way sign at Lakedge Ave which prioritised traffic to the No Through Road segment of Gregory St. In addition to the new kerb and gutter, footpath, drainage and road pavement works, the upgrade of this intersection included altering the priority to heavy traffic flow from Lakedge Ave, continuing around a bend

on to Gregory St. A Council spokesperson said the upgraded intersection design was presented to the Local Traffic Committee for endorsement, with the final works at the intersection including linemarking and additional signage. “There are signs at the approaches to the intersection to alert motorists of the changed traffic conditions as well as Give Way lines, edge lines and centre lines to guide

drivers, and more signage and linemarking works will be completed in the next week,” the spokesperson said. Stephen Towers said that one of the problems was that drivers were speeding along Lakedge Ave. “Now that the Give Way sign has gone, they just drive straight on through without looking to see if any cars are coming along Gregory St,” Towers said. “You can’t tell that the street

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goes around the bend, you just come up to it and then suddenly there’s a traffic island. “For anybody not knowing the road, they are unaware there’s a bend coming up and could very well finish up in the bush ahead if they can’t make the turn. “There’s no arrow signs warning drivers that the road continues around a bend and drivers are not expecting to see any through traffic continuing along Gregory St.

“Also, it’s a hazard at night because it’s a very dimly lit road and there’s only a very weak street lamp on that corner.” Towers said that another problem was that people wanting to drive straight ahead on Gregory St, instead of veering left into Lakedge Ave, had to stop suddenly for cars coming from that direction because the line of sight was obscured, particularly by parked cars.

“The cars coming out of Lakedge are cutting across the front of them and the cars behind aren’t expecting that and there’s been many nearmiss rear-enders. “It’s very messy there now at that intersection,” Towers said. “I’ve lived here for 30 years and I’ve never seen such traffic chaos on that corner like there is now, but Council doesn’t seem to understand.” Sue Murray

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Council’s Budget process The legislation that governs Councils states that “a council must have a plan (its operational plan) that is adopted before the beginning of each year”. Councils would be in breach of legislation if they do not adopt an Operational Plan and Budget by the end of June each year. (In 2020, all Councils were given an extension due to COVID19). Below is a brief outline of the process from a Councillor perspective: • The process is well underway by the end of December the prior year. Staff within the organisation are working behind the scenes to identify priorities, budgets and capital works to be included in the Operational Plan. • Councillors receive a preliminary briefing in November to outline timeframes and the proposed structure of the Operational Plan. • A key part of the budget process is a Councillor workshop in February. This is a two day workshop where staff present the draft Operational Plan and Councillors provide input and direction. In considering the draft Operational Plan, there are discussions about

deficit / surplus, key projects or initiatives and the distribution of services and capital works across the region. Ward Councillors bring local knowledge and local priorities to these discussions— examples include roads or pathways, water and drainage works that are a priority for the community, the need for town centre activation or facilities for tourism. • After the workshop, there may be further briefings and then the draft plan goes on exhibition. • Depending on submissions from the community, the plan may be amended before a final version comes to Council for adoption by the end of June. There would be a similar process happening in all Councils around the State. These processes are detailed and a lot of work happens within the organisation before information is presented to Councillors. Not all Councillors attend workshops and briefings and discussions amongst Councillors can be robust. There is also a need to better communicate and engage with our community about this process. The current financial problems highlight this even further.

Capital Works - delivering infrastructure for communities The 30 Day Interim Report outlined that “Council had embarked on an expanded capital works program” with some of this expenditure using restricted funds without approval. This has contributed to Council’s current financial crisis. Some commentary in the community is suggesting that these funds have been wasted or misspent. Capital works includes a lot of the physical work that our community sees including roads, drainage, cycleways and fire trails. A recent Council report (2 Dec, 2020) stated that at the time of amalgamation, Council inherited an enormous asset backlog of works. Part of a Council’s financial performance is measured through ratios and indicators that are set by the State government, with some of these relating directly to infrastructure. The “infrastructure backlog ratio” shows what proportion the backlog is against the total value of a Council’s infrastructure. The State government has a benchmark of less than 2%. In June 2017, the Central Coast had a ratio of 2.61, in 2018 it was 2.42 and in 2019 the ratio was 2.41. Many Councils do not meet the benchmark set by the State government. At June 2019, 69 out of 128 Councils were above the benchmark. (Source: Office of Local Government). The long term financial plan for Central Coast Council showed that the infrastructure backlog was going to continue to be a challenge during the next 10 years. The breakdown of capex over recent years shows that the majority goes towards roads, transport, drainage and waste - all areas that are high priorities for residents and ratepayers. Water and Sewer is usually the next largest component. The most recent review of Council’s budget (2 Dec) confirmed this proportion of capital expenditure even after changes were made to make savings.

Figures: Capital Works budgets as adopted by Council (Note that there may have been amendments after adoption)

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Central Coast Council’s financial woes date back to 2016 From Page 1 article lines up with the December 2 Interim Report presented by Central Coast Council Administrator, Dick Persson. Persson said in his December report that a significant reason for the financial situation was the impression that $129.5M was unrestricted cash and, therefore, available to fund operating expenses. LG Solutions added that the problem started in 2016 and continued undetected through three years of audited financial statements. It outlined numerous recent State Government changes to reporting, which LG Solutions says needed to be changed again, to improve financial reporting. LG Solutions started its story by looking at Central Coast Council’s 2018-2019 financial statements. It was looking for warning signs that could be used by

councils around NSW to try to avoid a similar financial drama. At first, on the face of it, the audited statements suggested nothing untoward, said the article. “But before we stopped … we took one more look at restricted cash, cash equivalents and investments,” the article says. It found that the way Council reported its restricted water and sewer funds led to a $129.5M error. Worse, the problem did not appear to be confined to one year. There appeared to be the same error in the two previous years, which brings it back to the time of amalgamation in May 2016. The 2016-2017 statements appear to have reported an under statement of $37.9M, the article says. Analysis by LG Solutions suggested that the 2017-2018 audited financial statements

reported an under-statement of $88.8M. “We suggest that the results of the disclosure errors have seemingly cascaded over a three-year period to the point where Central Coast Council’s financial position has seemingly imploded,” the article says. “How could an apparent under statement of $129,500,000 in externally restricted cash and investments be given an unqualified audit opinion?” the article asks. “Such an under statement is material in so many ways and without doubt, if correct … it casts a completely different light on Central Coast Council’s financial position and ability to pay its liabilities and to fund its future budgets (as early as June 20, 2019). “As a minimum, if the understatement is, in fact, correct … then quite clearly the Council’s actual unrestricted cash was, at best nil, and, at worst, a deficit of $78,564,000 at June

20, 2019.” LG Solutions listed suggestions to help other councils stay out of the same trouble including re-instating restricted assets and liabilities throughout the Code of Accounting Practice and Financial Reporting for NSW Councils and to re-instate the June quarterly budget review statement (June QBRS). “Over the past three years … the Code has slowly been whittled away to remove any and all traces of (the below the line) externally restricted assets and liabilities that are such a material part of local government accounting, all seemingly for the sake of decluttering,” the article said. “As year-end financial preparers will know … all that has been retained in the Code relating to external restrictions is the disclosure of restricted cash and investments. “The removal of externally restricted disclosures has

removed both the awareness and visibility of what assets are available or not available for general use and what liabilities need to be funded through specific revenue sources,” the article says. LG Solutions said it had always been negative about removing the June quarterly budget review statement (QBRS). “Not only is it a question of budget transparency and the fact that the year-end financial statements do not follow the same level of detail (and accountability) as the QBRS requirements, but the act of preparing and reviewing a June QBRS sets up and includes a lot of year-end financial statement preparations, ensuring missing expenditure is accrued, carrying forward through the balance sheet expenditure and revenue relating to next year,” the article says. “Plus, if you look at the reporting deadlines for year-

end generally, and take this year-end as a specific example, where councils have until November 30 to finalise their year-end financial statements … it is apparent that it could be between five and seven months before both council and community can see a set of final budgets versus actual comparatives for the 20192020 financial year. “A five to seven month ‘budget reporting hole’ would seem to be a problem waiting to happen and surely not good for transparency or accountability.” The article goes on to give a number of detailed ideas for councils to improve their financial reporting. It wraps up by saying: “Time will tell whether Central Coast Council amends, or is directed to amend, its year-end 20182019, 2017-2018 or 20162017 year-end audited financial statements”. Merilyn Vale

Council acknowledges financial problem followed advice from external auditors Acting Chief Executive Officer of Central Coast Council, Rik Hart, has confirmed that LG Solutions provided an article which analysed Council’s public financial records and the information contributed to the internal investigation surrounding Council’s financial situation. “It is really important to note that initial investigations and the Administrator’s Interim Report show that there is no evidence of theft or corruption,” Hart said.

“There also is no evidence of staff negligence. “The historical treatment of restricted cash was in accordance with an Accounting Policy disclosed in Wyong Shire Council and Gosford City Council’s 2016 Annual Financial Statements, following advice from Council’s external auditors. “Council’s treatment of restricted cash has been in compliance with the Accounting Policy.” Hart said the Administrator’s Interim Report stated that the

newly amalgamated Council clearly did not understand how little money they had at the outset and set about a program of expanded capital works and expanded services for the community that they could not afford. “This is the real crux of the issue, and what the LG Solutions article also picked up,” Hart said. “Council had/has funds in the bank, however, the majority of funds were restricted and could not be used how Council had planned.

“What is most concerning now is that the Office of Local Government has just introduced a change to the Accounting Code which means that councils will no longer have to report on their unrestricted funds. “Without the requirement to report on the full picture of a council’s cash position, we could see the same financial issues being replicated across the state,” Hart said. Also, a statement from the Office of Local Government (OLG) says that on October 29,

2020, LG Solutions sent its “very simple desktop review” of Central Coast Council’s 2018-2019 audited financial statements to the OLG, Central Coast Council, the AuditorGeneral and Local Government NSW for information. “The report was received by OLG and utilised accordingly,” the statement said. Source: Media statements, Jan 12 Central Coast Council Acting CEO, Rik Hart The Office of Local Government Central Coast Council Acting CEO, Rik Hart

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Which rate rise is ‘a conversation that our community has to have’ Central Coast Council is opening community consultation about the rate rise options to give residents a chance to have their say. Council has notified the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) of its intention to apply for a Special Variation (SV) of either a one-off 10 percent increase remaining in the rate base for seven years, or a one-off 15 percent increase remaining permanently in the rate base, inclusive of the 2021-2022 rate peg of two percent. In 2021-22 the Option 1 increase would consist of the annual two percent rate peg and a further eight percent SV that would be applied once in 2021-22 and stay for seven years. This option forecasts substantial reductions in the levels of service provided to the community and some elimination of services. With a 10 percent rate rise,

Estimated additional ordinary rates income across the proposed options for the next two financial years

the average residential increase will be $2.13 a week and the average business increase will be $6.11 a week. Option 2 is the Securing Your Future Option of a 15 percent rate rise. In 2021-22 this increase would consist of the annual two percent rate and a further 13 percent SV that would and remain permanently in the rate base. This option forecasts the maintenance of the current levels of service.

With a 15 percent rate rise the average residential increase will be $3.20 a week and the average business increase will be $9.30 a week. Acting CEO, Rik Hart, said he understood community concern about paying more rates, but this was needed for Council’s long-term financial security and ongoing service delivery, which would benefit everyone. “We have been open with the community about our financial situation and are taking significant steps to help our

bottom line by selling assets, reducing staff numbers and materials and contracts, reducing the capital works program, looking at fees and charges and we have been able to secure further loans,” Hart said. “The last thing we want to do is put more burden on our ratepayers, but if we do not have a substantial increase in our rate income as well, then even harder decisions will need to be made. “For our community, that would mean a significant

reduction or even elimination of services that they need and rely on us to provide. “Our first priority has to be the repayment of restricted funds, which were unlawfully used, so that does not become a burden for future generations. “This is a conversation that our community has to have and we want to hear from as many residents and ratepayers as possible,” Hart said. “I urge all community members to keep an open mind, consider the information

put before them and to provide feedback over the coming weeks before Council determines in early February whether or not to formally apply to IPART for a Special Variation.” Council will consider a report about the Special Variation options, inclusive of community feedback at the Council meeting on February 8. Source: Media release, Jan 11 Central Coast Council

MDP Labour Pty Ltd facing court over under payment of staff

The Fair Work Ombudsman has commenced action in the Federal Circuit Court against the former operator of a civil construction business based in Wyong.

Facing court is MDP Labour Pty Ltd, which provided services such as laying pipes and associated earthmoving. The Regulator investigated the company after receiving a request for assistance from a young worker who had been employed by the company as a

labourer. A Fair Work Inspector issued a Compliance Notice to MDP Labour in May 2020 after forming a belief that the company had not paid the employee his full lawful entitlements. The Inspector believed that the employee, aged 21, had been underpaid public holiday pay and annual leave entitlements under the National Employment Standards. The Fair Work Ombudsman

alleges that the company, without reasonable excuse, failed to comply with the Compliance Notice which required it to calculate and back pay the worker’s entitlements. In line with the Ombudsman’s proportionate approach to regulation during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ombudsman made several attempts to secure voluntary compliance before commencing legal action. Fair Work Ombudsman,

Sandra Parker, said the regulator would continue to enforce workplace laws and take businesses to court where lawful requests were not complied with. “Under the Fair Work Act, Compliance Notices are important tools used by inspectors if they form a belief that an employer has breached workplace laws,” Parker said. “Where employers do not comply with our requests, we will take appropriate action to protect employees.

“A court can order the business to pay penalties in addition to back paying workers. “Any employees with concerns about their pay or entitlements should contact the Fair Work Ombudsman for free assistance.” The Ombudsman is seeking a penalty against MDP Labour Pty Ltd. The Regulator is also seeking a court order for the company to comply with the Compliance

Notice which includes rectifying any under payments in full, plus superannuation and interest. The company faces a maximum penalty of $31,500 and the matter is listed for a directions hearing in the Federal Circuit Court in Sydney on February 2. Source: Media release, Jan 11 Fair Work Ombudsman

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Maintenance works scheduled to repair large potholes on busy thoroughfare

Pothole repair work is planned

Drivers on Louisiana Rd, Hamlyn Terrace, will be pleased to know that Central Coast Council has scheduled maintenance works to repair large

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Although Council has not committed to a timeframe, the work to upgrade drainage has been costed at $1.5M in the

2020-21 budget, using developer contribution funds. A Council spokesperson said that pothole prevention was a major and ongoing priority for Council, with techniques

including resealing, rejuvenation and pavement rehabilitation. “Each year we repair about 30,000 potholes across the Central Coast’s 2,200km road

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Operation Safe Skippers campaign carried out NSW Maritime was out on the water in Lake Macquarie and Tuggerah Lakes over the weekend of January 9 and 10 for its Operation Safe Skippers campaign, with a focus on new boat owners and skippers. NSW Maritime conducted 142 safety checks on Lake Macquarie resulting in 15 compliance actions. The main issues were vessels not maintaining a safe distance from other vessels, not complying with speed zone, not carrying correct safety equipment, not replacing expired safety equipment and unregistered vessel. There were 70 inspections on Tuggerah Lakes with five penalty notices issued and six official cautions. A spokesperson for NSW Maritime said that there had

been a significant rise in the issue of boat licences, jet skis and boat registrations during the past 12 months, most likely because of COVID-19. “Although ensuring compliance among boaters is our main aim, last weekend’s campaign was to focus on providing support and offering guidance for anyone new to boating. “Our boating safety officers, who are out on waterways every day, report regularly on new skippers needing assistance in regard to rules and on-board equipment. “Anecdotally, we’re seeing new boaters without the proper equipment, unaware of the effect that wash has on other boaters and kayakers, speed zones, rules of towing donuts and kneeboard riders and much more.” Sue Murray

Council’s staff costs up almost 10 percent above budget Central Coast Council’s draft financial statements for 2019-2020 show that employee costs were the largest operating cost and that they are up almost 10 percent above budget. Materials and contracts blew the Council budget by 18 percent. The operating deficit before capital grants and contributions for the 2019-20 financial year is $88.7M, according to the draft figures which are yet to be audited. The operating result, including capital grants and contributions of $66.9M, is a deficit of $21.8M.

The variance between the actual net operating result (excluding capital grants and contributions) of $88.7M deficit and the original budgeted net operating result (also excluding capital grants and contributions) of $18.6M, leaves a deficit of $70.1M. Council’s user charges and fees came in at $14.4M less than expected, partly due to the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) determination that lowered charges, plus lower demand ($3.1M) and the COVID-19 impact on leisure and childcare fees of $4.3M. There was also a reduction in developer fees and tipping fees

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of $5.9M. Council received extra operating grants of $5.1M which included additional funding of $3.5M for bushfire and flood events that occurred during the year, plus operating contributions of $1.7M for childcare services to offset the negative impact due to Covid-19. It received additional capital grants and contributions of $8.8M, contributed and donated assets of $14M, partially offset by an unfavourable variance in developer contributions of $8.3M. Actual employee costs were

up 9.2 percent above budget. “Employee costs remain Council’s largest expenditure type, representing more than one third of operational costs,’ the report said. “The unfavourable variance of $18.6M in employee costs is largely attributable to budgeted salary savings of $16.1M not eventuating, together with increased overtime $2.4M, redundancies $0.5M and back pay $0.5M, in accordance with Council’s Unified Salary Scale.” Materials and contracts were up 18.3 percent above budget. The unfavourable variance of $18.2M is largely attributable to budgeted savings of $33.4M

not being achieved despite savings in Contracts $8.7M, Materials $5.7M and Consultants $3.1M. Increases in contractors / labour hire of $5.6M and external plant hire of $4.6M offset the benefit of the savings. The rate and annual charges outstanding ratio, which is supposed to be below five percent, is up to nine percent, but Council says it is working proactively with ratepayers on financially affordable payment plans. The draft 2019-20 consolidated financial statements do not yet include a formal audit report.

Once Council receives the formal audit opinion, the financial statements will then be updated to include the audit opinions and notice of a public meeting to be held on April 26, 2021, at which time Council can invite the external auditor, David Daniels of the Audit Office, or his delegate, to formally present the report. Council applied to the Office of Local Government (OLG) for an extension of time to prepare and lodge the 2019-20 Financial Reports and has been granted an extension to April 30, 2021. Merilyn Vale

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Stabbing at Wyong resort

Solar panel fire extinguished

A man has been charged over an alleged stabbing at Wyong. At about 2.10pm on Tuesday, January 5, emergency services were called to a resort on Boyce Ave, following reports that a man had been stabbed several times. A 64-year-old man was taken to John Hunter Hospital for treatment to stab wounds to his stomach. Officers from Tuggerah Lakes Police District established a crime scene. Following inquiries, three

At 9.45am, a triple zero caller reported smoke coming from the roof of the home. Firefighters from Hamlyn Terrace and Doyalson fire stations arrived on the scene a short time later and were able to quickly extinguish the fire

and assess the roof for potential fire spread. Fire and Rescue’s investigation and research unit is currently working to establish the cause of the fire which is believed to have started in the isolation switch. Superintendent Graham Kingsland from the investigation unit said it was important to take steps to ensure that solar

panels were as safe as possible. “Over the past five years we have seen solar panel related fires increase five-fold,” he said. “It is not uncommon to see solar panels cause house and building fires,” Superintendent Kingsland said. Source: Media release, Jan 11 Fire and Rescue NSW

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men, aged 38, 45 and 56, were arrested and taken to Wyong Police Station shortly before 6pm the same day. The youngest man was

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Caught driving whilst disqualified

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charged with wound person with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and special aggravated enter dwelling with intent to commit grievous bodily harm. He was refused bail to appear at Wyong Local Court. The other two men were released pending further inquiries. Investigations remain ongoing.

A 44-year-old Bateau Bay woman will face Wyong Local Court for Driving Whilst Disqualified thanks to the assistance of members of the public. In September 2020, the woman was disqualified from holding a driving licence after a

conviction for a high range drink driving offence. Members of the public who were aware of the woman’s disqualification had witnessed the woman continue to drive. After contacting Police,

officers from Tuggerah Lakes Highway Patrol commenced an investigation into the woman’s actions and observed her behind the wheel on Thursday, December 24.. Source: Website, Dec 25 Traffic and Highway Patrol Command

17-year-old Watanobbi boy charged with multiple offences A 17-year-old Watanobbi boy has been charged with multiple offences after leading police on a foot chase through the suburb. At about 9:30am on Wednesday, December 23, Brisbane Water Police attended Northcott Ave, where a stolen Toyota Corolla from St Huberts

Island was located. Later that same day, police observed the young person approaching the stolen Toyota Corolla. Following a short pursuit, the young person was arrested and was found to have cannabis

and stolen property on his person. Following his arrest, officers executed a search warrant at the Northcott Ave address, recovering proceeds from several aggravated break and enters and steal from motor vehicles that police allege occurred around Kariong the morning prior.

Numerous items were also recovered relating to a number of steal from motor vehicle offences and subsequent frauds in the St Huberts Island area. The young person was then conveyed to Wyong Police Station where legal process was also served on him for outstanding domestic violence

offences. He was further charged with possession of prohibited drug and goods in custody and breaching his bail. The young person was refused bail to appear in Woy Woy Children’s Court. Investigations are continuing in relation to the aggravated

break and enter offences, steal from motor vehicle offences, frauds and stolen motor vehicles. Further charges for the young person are anticipated. Source: Website, Dec 24 Brisbane Water Police District

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Alcohol theft in Wyong Tuggerah Lakes Police are seeking the community’s assistance in identifying a person they wish to speak to in relation to a stealing incident at Wyong. At about 4pm on Sunday, November 15, a retail stealing offence of alcohol occurred at the Liquorland Bottle Shop at Wyong Plaza on Alison Rd. Tuggerah Lakes Police have obtained CCTV footage of a man who is described as Caucasian appearance, possibly in his late 30s to early 40s, with a solid build, shaved head and wearing glasses.

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Elaborate phone scam warning The NSW Police Force is warning the community about an elaborate phone scam, believed to be linked to transnational organised crime syndicates. In the past month, several people across NSW have reported receiving a call from someone purporting to be a NSW Police Force officer or government agency representative, demanding money under the threat of violence or arrest. Many of these calls are made using caller ID spoofing, where the number appears to be that of the agency they claim to represent. The caller then convinces the person to divulge personal information, before giving

instructions to purchase gifts cards or withdraw money and provide it to a nominated person. Financial Crimes Squad Commander, Detective Superintendent Linda Howlett, urged the community to never provide any personal information on unsolicited calls. Instead report the incident immediately. “These callers purport to be various government officials and the essence of the scam is to convince the victim that they are in trouble but they can pay their way out of it,” Det Supt Howlett said. “I want to make it very clear that NSW Police Force officers

will not request money from you under any circumstances. “Sadly, this is not the first time these types of scam phone calls have circulated in the community, and likely won’t be the last. “These scams often have ties to organised criminal syndicates operating across the country and around the world and are designed to take advantage of people’s trust in authorities. “All reports of fraud will be thoroughly investigated by the NSW Police Force and we will continue to put perpetrators before the courts,” Det Supt Howlett said. Source: Press release, Dec 20 NSW Police Media

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Learner driver caught doing burnouts

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A 30-year-old learner licence holder will appear in court in February after being detected for multiple offences on New Year’s Eve. At about 10:45pm on Thursday, December 31, Police attached to Tuggerah Lakes Highway Patrol were patrolling Toukley as part of a high visibility operation. At this time, Police heard screeching tyres and observed

a vehicle a short distance away performing an aggravated burnout in Fravent St. The man was stopped nearby where it was discovered that he had only just obtained his Learner licence a month ago after a lengthy disqualification period. He returned a positive roadside breath test and was conveyed to Toukley Police Station for breath analysis.

He will appear before Wyong Local Court in February in respect of Driving with the Low Range Prescribed Concentration of Alcohol (PCA) and Prolong, Sustain Etc Loss of Traction. He was issued a penalty notice for driving a motor vehicle without a licensed driver seated beside him. Source: Website, Jan 1 Traffic and Highway Patrol Command

A total of 21 new police officers this year Tuggerah Lakes Police District has four new recruits following the graduation of Class 344 from the NSW Police Force Academy. Brisbane Water PD also welcomed four recruits, with the eight new officers starting around the Coast on December 7. Parliamentary Secretary for

the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, welcomed the new recruits to the Central Coast. “Our community has been fortunate to welcome a total of 21 new police officers this year, all of whom have boosted public safety at a time when it is most needed. “Our men and women in blue

put their lives on the line every day to protect the community. “I thank and congratulate every single one of these officers for choosing to join the Force and I wish them all a long and successful career,” Crouch said. Source: Press release, Dec 7 Ben Sheath, Office of Adam Crouch MP

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Coast misses out on party political distribution of public funds After a number of poor decisions made by the Premier, as Treasurer and Premier, it would seem that no matter how good a job Gladys Berjiklian has been doing with the COVID-19 pandemic, she should step down from the leadership as she has broken the covenant of trust between herself and the public. The former NSW AuditorGeneral, Tony Harris, has stated that the shredding of documents related to $252M in Council grants was likely to be unlawful and should end Berejiklian’s leadership. Harris, who has also served as a senior Commonwealth public servant, said he was confident that the Premier’s office breached the State Records Act when it destroyed paper and digital records (SMH October 27). This latest travesty for which she shows no disgrace or embarrassment, and that she thinks a small chuckle whilst

FORUM See Page 2 for address and contribution conditions. Opinions expressed are those of the writer and not necessarily of the newspaper saying that everyone ‘pork barrels’ and her refusal to appear before the Inquiry should be seen as acceptable behaviour for the allocation of public monies by MPs is not acceptable, especially when the facts of the rorting are revealed. The Stronger Communities Fund was established under Mike Baird to compensate councils that had been forced to merge. Central Coast Council received $10M of the $20M it was promised with the merger. Grants from the Stronger Communities Fund of $252M

were made before the guidelines to change the administration of the fund were approved, including grants overseen personally by the Premier to Randwick, Canada Bay, Ryde and Waverly Councils, made on June 25, 2018. Guidelines were altered on June 27. As well, Hornsby Council, which did not merge, received $90M, almost a third of the fund, on June 27. The Mayor of Hornsby Council is Phillip Ruddock, former Federal MP and NSW Liberal Party President. As one Labor MP stated, it seems this fund was set up backwards. The Premier approves the grant, then the guidelines are finalised, then Tim Hurst tells Hornsby Council, who then make a submission. Cosy isn’t it? On the Coast, there were 25 grants - 23 went to the seat of Terrigal, one each to Gosford

and The Entrance, which are marginal seats, and none for the Labor held seats of Wyong and Swansea prior to the last State election. Mingara Recreation Club, which held a fundraiser for the Liberal party prior to the State election, raising $1,133, received a grant of $425 000 (Anne Davies, the Guardian). Ninety-five percent of the $252M went to Coalition seats or ones they were targeting, four to Labor held seats. This is as purely Party political administration of public funds as it gets, and if we, the public, accept it and don’t call for Gladys Berejiklian, and any other MP involved, to go then we are complicit in the utter failure of democracy to deliver in an equal and just manner for all, no matter what your voting inclinations. There is more evidence of Berejiklian’s poor decisionmaking skills prior to this debacle when, as Premier, she oversaw a discretionary fund

reserve of a $5.5M grant funding to the Australian Clay Target Association’s clubhouse and convention centre in Wagga Wagga. Disgraced Wagga Wagga MP, Tony Maguire, her then boyfriend, had been championing the project since 2005. It was revealed at the ICAC Inquiry into his behaviour that he secretly later tried to gain a small commission for the clubhouse development. The Premier did not reveal to ICAC that they were in a relationship. Additionally, the Premier oversaw the announcement of a $255 000 grant for a Council in Maguire’s seat of Wagga Wagga during the 2018 byelection before an application had been lodged and processed. ICAC had specifically warned against this process as it put public servants in untenable positions of feeling pressured that they have to approve the

grants. Finally, there is the sale of the Vales Point Power Station, which Berejiklian as Treasurer, oversaw to another Liberal Party donor, Trevor Baker Smith, for $1M and very limited liability for the clean-up costing $10M upon decommissioning of the power station. The business of dirty power returned him $62M net profit last year and is being propped up by a $9M Federal grant to replace the turbines. This public asset now in private hands is still receiving public hand-outs while the State misses out on any revenue made. All in all, this makes a clear failure on Berejiklian’s report card and she should graciously resign and retire, giving herself time to reflect and possibly regain some high moral behaviour so that we, the public, could ever trust her again. Email, Dec 14 Susan Wynn, Mannering Park

Interest must be paid on restored misappropriated funds I am extremely concerned about the interim General Manager’s (Rik Hart) recent comment regarding the repayment of the

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He said: “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”.

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This is an untenable position and is contrary to all accounting and financial principles. The restoration of the reserve funds that were used illegally or without authority need to include interest that would otherwise be earned if they had not been misappropriated. Failure to recognise interest on these misappropriated funds means that there will be future shortfalls in the infrastructure funding, as the interest earned is to ensure that funds grow to compensate for inflation and the other cost increases in the infrastructure items in development contributions plans and development servicing plans. The failure to apply interest to the outstanding misappropriated funds will also encourage future managers within Council to indefinitely postpone repayments and use money that would otherwise be committed for such ends for other purposes or investments. As unpalatable as it may be, the failure to account for interest on the misappropriated funds is just obscuring the true cost of the financial mismanagement that has been perpetrated on the residents and ratepayers of the Central

Coast. I have no doubt that the Department of Local Government would not endorse the use of reserve funds as a

source of interest-free loans. Email, Dec 17 David Kitson, Budgewoi community representative on Local Planning Panel

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Bangarra Dance Theatre to take over The Art House

The word ‘Bangarra’ is the Wiradjuri word meaning ‘to make fire’, and a special performance at The Art House Wyong in February is sure to set hearts and minds alight. Bangarra Dance Theatre is Australia’s leading Aboriginal

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and Torres Strait Islander performing arts company, fusing Aboriginal culture with contemporary dance. Their show, Spirit: A Retrospective, comes direct from the Sydney Festival and features the full ensemble of 17 dancers, revisiting pieces from their 31-year repertoire.

The company was formed in 1989 by graduates from the Coast’s NAISDA Dance College. Their dance technique is forged from over 65,000 years of culture, embodied with contemporary movement. Spirit invites audiences into treasured dance stories inspired by Country and

respected community elders in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Through dance, Bangarra offer an important celebration of First Nations Peoples’ and their unbroken connection to the land. Relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

communities are at the heart of Bangarra, with a dedication to regional touring to allow audiences outside of capital cities the opportunity to experience their work. The Art House is similarly committed to the changing of cultural opportunities on the Coast and working with

vulnerable local communities to access the arts. Bangarra are a company rich in history and a must-see for all Australians in acknowledgement of First Nations’ heritage.

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Source: Press release, Jan 6 The Art House Wyong

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Koala sightings prompt calls for action Coast Community Alliance (CEA) is calling on local politicians to unite in having the Central Coast region recognised as a koala sanctuary. CEA has long advocated for the identification and preservation of koala habitat across the region and the group has registered new sightings on a government database. A three-month survey led by Central Coast Council staff has been completed and results should be available soon. CEA spokesperson, Jake Cassar, said the group wants to see meaningful action towards protecting koalas on the Coast. “There have been more than 70 registered sightings of koalas in our area over the past 20 years and the sightings have been surprisingly widespread,” he said. “This doesn’t mean that our koalas are not at risk of localised extinction. “We need to ensure their habitat is urgently protected

A koala sighted recently on private property at Ourimbah

and that wildlife corridors between these populations are not fragmented through development. “CEA has officially registered sightings of koalas from Mangrove Mountain,

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Dooralong Valley and Kulnura, and we even have a sighting only half a kilometre from Gosford CBD. “More recently there have been sightings at McMasters Beach, Ourimbah and in the Basin camping area in the Watagans, only a few hundred metres from where logging is taking place in Olney State Forest.” Cassar said he met with Council staff in March 2020 to discuss a proposed survey program to identify key koala habitat across the Central Coast. “This survey is a critical starting point to a broader program to ensure koala habitat is protected in our

region,” he said. “The field surveys took place between September and November 2020 during the koala breeding season when koalas are most vocal and able to be detected through passive recording devices. “Council staff engaged a specialist contractor who has a device called a Koala Call Recogniser (KCR) and will analyse the results, which will be summarised in a Council report in early 2021. “Our group was recently informed that wildlife surveys undertaken by Council staff also captured images of koalas on motion detection cameras in the Mangrove Creek area.

“Council has expressed that this information will be included in the findings of the koala survey. “CEA also recently discovered that Brisbane Water National Park in Kariong is listed as an Area of Regional Koala Significance (ARKS), that’s why it’s so incredibly important to ensure that unsustainable development such as the Wallarah 2 Coal Project near Wyong and the proposed development by Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council on Woy Woy Rd are not allowed to destroy critical koala habitat.” Cassar said CEA, with more than 5,000 members, would continue to push to have

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Central Coast region recognised as a sanctuary for koalas and not an easy target area for unsustainable development that threatens core koala habitat. “The Coast can play a pivotal role in the overall survival of this iconic and extremely vulnerable native animal, but our elected leaders need to act now and put a stop to development in or around koala habitat in our region,” Cassar said. “CEA has written to local State MPs in the hope that they will lobby the State and Federal Governments to urgently make it a priority to protect our local koala population, but so far we have not received any support. “The fact that koalas will indeed become extinct in the wild if we don’t urgently stop destroying their habitat is not being debated by the government’s own scientific community. “CEA has provided evidence that there are well established colonies across the Central Coast but there is still no official protection for their dwindling habitat. “Have our elected leaders already forgotten about the thousands of koalas who perished in the bushfires? “Their silence on protecting this extremely vulnerable Aussie icon is deafening. “They must act now before it’s too late,” Cassar said. Source: Media release, Jan 8 Community Environmental Alliance

A COMPREHENSIVE LISTING OF EVENTS OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS ON THE CENTRAL COAST THURSDAY, JAN 14

Village Central Wyong, on the hour every hour from 10am to 1pm

Basketball for Beginners, Lake Haven Recreation Centre, 10am and 11am sessions SUNDAY, JAN 17

Holiday Fun Drumming Umina Beach Markets, sessions, Peninsula Recreation Precinct, Memorial Park The Entrance, 9am - 2pm on the hour every hour between 10:30am and 1:30pm MONDAY, JAN 18

FRIDAY, JAN 15 Carnival mask making crafternoon,

TUESDAY, JAN 19 Central Coast Mariners v Western Sydney Wanderers, Central Coast Stadium, Ticketed, 6pm Sea Life painting sessions, Memorial Park, The Entrance, on the hour every hour from 10am to 1pm

THURSDAY, JAN 21 Green Living Workshop, The Entrance Community Hall, Central Dance Company, from 10am Invitation To The Ballet...

With Paquita, Laycock Street Community Theatre, 21 & 22/01, Ticketed

Handcraft Market, The Entrance Community Gallery, 23/01 - 31/01, Ticketed entry

Breakfast on the Mountain, Kincumber Mountain Reserve, MONDAY, JAN 25 7:30am - 10am Basketball for Beginners, Lake Haven Recreation Centre, 10am and 11am sessions

SATURDAY, JAN 23 Tuggerah Lakes Art Society: Home Baked Exhibition and

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SUNDAY, JAN 31

Event with Guest Speaker David Harris, The Entertainment Grounds Gosford, Ticketed, 12:15pm

Peninsula Lions Club: SATURDAY, FEB 13 Car Boot Sale, Dunban Road Car Park on Alliance Francaise the cnr of Ocean Beach conversation group: Road, practice your French at 7am - 1pm any level, Ettalong Diggers Club, WEDNESDAY, FEB 10 First attendance is free, 10am - 12pm GEBC February Luncheon 0416 303 804

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Premises sought for a literary institute Dooralong couple, Rob and Pat Gowland, are keen to find premises to establish a Central Coast Literary Institute to safely house, showcase and share their thousands of books, artefacts and journals.

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Rob and Pat Gowland want to establish a literary institute

said. After spending many years building up this collection, the Gowlands and the group of friends and colleagues around them, would like to see their collection become the nucleus

of a Central Coast Literary Institute and Reference Library. Gowland was, for 10 years, the Director of the National Film Theatre of Australia and he said the informal committee working with him on this

project was appropriately diverse, drawing in people from Newcastle, Sydney, Canberra and the Central Coast. They include people involved in the film industry, the arts,

youth organisations, a retired heritage architect, a psychiatrist, a former boilermaker at Garden Island Naval Dockyard who now keeps his mind busy as VicePresident of the NSW Tenants’

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held at the Country Women’s Association (CWA) Hall 1 Pacific Street, Long Jetty 10.00 am to 11.00 am Followed by a provided morning tea

A 20 knot speed limit is now in place on the main channel of Brisbane Water in Ettalong. The Ettalong Channel is a popular waterway shared by PWCs, boats, paddle craft, swimmers and a ferry service. The 20 knot speed zone will ensure all waterway users travel at a safer speed in the area.

For more information on safe boating visit rms.nsw.gov.au/maritime/safety-rules/otherboating/waterskiing.html Wear a lifejacket that is maintained as required and in good working condition. A lifejacket never ruined a day on the water!

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Rob Gowland is Secretary of an ad hoc committee of 20 people who have come together for the purpose of establishing a literary institute and they are looking for a benefactor with premises anywhere on the Coast which they could fit out with book shelves, display cabinets and create a meeting and discussion area. “We want somewhere permanent, something presentable, so that we can lay the collection out, invite people and showcase what we have and make proper use of all the things we have,” Gowland said. “They are stored in numerous boxes and 21 cabinets at present, which is fine to preserve them, but not much use in any other practical way. “It’s a very diverse collection with one whole cabinet devoted to English, Australian and American classic children’s literature and another is given over to Russian literature in English, and another to French and German literature, also in English,” Gowland said. “The art and history of the cinema spills over from one cabinet into another, as does modern history. “Philosophy and politics are also well represented, as is poetry and drama. “That list has done little more than scratch the surface,” Gowland said. The Gowlands have both reached their 80s now and are haunted by what happened many years ago to the stock of the iconic Stewart’s Bookshop at The Entrance after it finally closed and much of the unsold stock ultimately going to the tip. “We don’t want our collection to end up going to the tip or just being sold off in a job lot at an auction somewhere,” Gowland

Association, and the treasurer of online organisation The Marxist Forum, as well as a retired public servant and a retired barrister. “We have the literary basis of the institute already and we have a group of volunteer tradesmen available to build bookshelves and fit-out for appropriate premises as a reading come meeting room,” Gowland said. “There’s also a couple of scanners for making copies, where permissible, of selected pages or passages. “What we don’t have is someone who can provide us with suitable premises at essentially a nominal rent. “Our needs are modest and so is our aim. “It would, of necessity, be staffed by volunteers and would be financed by appeals among our supporters. “Those working on this project believe the goodwill and resources already gathered together indicate it could ultimately be a distinguished cultural asset for the Central Coast,” Gowland said.

This temporary venue arrangement meets all specified safety regulations while COVID-19 restrictions prevent our regular Sunday Services at Diggers at The Entrance. Families and individuals of all ages and religious background are welcome. Newly formed in October 2019 we are part of God’s universal church. Our Mission is to proclaim Jesus’ gift of salvation and eternal life and to show his love by helping those in need in our community. Becoming part of our Fellowship family is a happy way to spend Sunday mornings. We welcome you. Enquiries: 0403 019 632 longjettychristianfellowship@gmail.com Like us on Facebook

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To Brisbane Heat v Melbourne 6:30 Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) reach the next checkpoint, they Renegades *Live* From 7:00 ABC News [s] must choose to travel through Docklands Stadium [s] 7:30 7.30 (PG) [s] either Bolivia or Chile. 11:00 Movie: “Lost In Space” (PG) 8:00 Scottish Vets Down Under (’98) Stars: William Hurt, Mimi 11:00 World’s Worst Flights: (PG) [s] Landings (M l) [s] Rogers, Heather Graham, Lacey 8:30 Rick Stein’s Secret France [s] 11:50 The Horn: The Mountain (M) [s] Chabert, Jack Johnson, Gary 9:30 Miriam Margolyes Almost 12:45 Tipping Point (PG) [s] Oldman, Matt LeBlanc Australian (M l) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping 1:30 Home Shopping 10:35 ABC Late News [s] 6:00 Today [s] 6:00 Sunrise [s] 6:00 News Breakfast [s] 10:00 Test Cricket: Australia v India: 9:00 Today Extra Summer [s] 9:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] Test 4: Pre Game [s] 10:00Rick Stein’s Secret France [s] 11:00ABC News Special Coverage: 11:00 Test Cricket: Australia v India: 12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] Test 4: Day 1 *Live* From The 1:00 Movie: “Three Identical Coronavirus Pandemic [s] Strangers” (PG) (’18) Stars: Gabba [s] – The battle for the 12:00ABC News At Noon [s] Robert Shafran, Michael Border-Gavaskar Trophy is set 1:00 The City And The City (M v) [s] Domnitz, Howard Schneider for a thrilling finish as great 2:00 The Letdown (M l,s) [s] rivals Australia and India square 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 2:30 Sando (M l,s) [s] off on day one of the fourth and 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 3:00 ABC News Afternoons [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] final Test at the Gabba. 4:00 The Heights (PG) [s] 6:00 NBN News [s] 1:00 The Lunch Break [s] 4:30 Back Roads (PG) [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 5:00 Escape From The City (PG) [s] 1:40 Day 1 *Live* [s] 7:30 Country House Hunters 6:00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery 3:40 Tea Break [s] Australia: Yarra Valley [s] 4:00 Day 1 *Live* [s] (PG) [s] 8:30 Movie: “Four Weddings And A 6:00 Seven News [s] 6:30 Anh’s Brush With Fame: Funeral” (M l,s) (’94) – Over the 7:00 Cricket: Big Bash League: Adam Goodes (PG) [s] course of five social occasions, Melbourne Stars v Adelaide 7:00 ABC News [s] a committed bachelor must Strikers *Live* From The MCG 7:30 Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat [s] consider the notion that he may 8:00 Vera: The Deer Hunters (PG) [s] 11:00 Movie: “Collateral Damage” have discovered love. Stars: (M v) (’02) – After his family is 9:35 Mystery Road: Hugh Grant, Andie MacDowell killed by a terrorist act, a Chasing Ghosts (M l) [s] firefighter goes in search of the 10:55 Movie: “Rumour Has It” (M s) 10:25State Of The Union (M l) (’05) Stars: Jennifer Aniston one responsible. Stars: Arnold 10:55ABC Late News [s] 12:40 Tipping Point (PG) [s] Schwarzenegger 11:10Barracuda (M l,s) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping 1:30 Home Shopping 12:10rage (MA15+) [s]

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6:00 Headline News [s] 8:30 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! (M) [s] 2:30 Entertainment Tonight [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 Left Off The Map [s] 4:00 Farm To Fork [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! (M) [s] – A lavish slumber party is up for grabs for the celeb who deserves it the most. But what lengths are they willing to go to for a good night’s sleep? 9:00 Bull: Fallen Idols (M) [s] 9:30 Bull: Behind The Ivy (M) [s] 11:00 WIN’s All Australian News [s] 12:00 The Project (PG) [s] 1:00 The Late Show (PG) [s] 6:00 Headline News [s] 8:30 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! (M) [s] 2:30 Entertainment Tonight [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 Left Off The Map [s] 4:00 Farm To Fork [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! (M) [s] 9:00 Law & Order: SVU: We Dream Of Machine Elves (M) [s] 10:00 Blue Bloods: Redemption (M) [s] 11:00 This Is Us: Birth Mother (M) [s] 12:00 WIN’s All Australian News [s] 1:00 The Project (PG) [s] 2:00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) [s] 3:00 Home Shopping 4:30 CBS This Morning [s] 6:00 Headline News [s] 8:30 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! (M) [s] 2:30 Entertainment Tonight [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 Left Off The Map [s] 4:00 Farm To Fork [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 The Living Room [s] 8:30 The Graham Norton Show (M) 10:30 Hughesy, We Have A Problem (M) [s] – Hughesy, Akmal Saleh, Merricks Watts, Denise Scott and Em Rusciano tackle the first world problems we just can’t seem to solve. 11:30 WIN’s All Australian News [s] 12:30 The Project (PG) [s] 1:30 The Late Show (PG) [s] 2:30 Home Shopping

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CGTN English News NHK World English News Worldwatch PBS Newshour America In Color: The 1940s (M) 2:50 Great British Railway Journeys (PG) 3:55 Who Do You Think You Are?: Peter Garrett (PG) 5:00 Letters And Numbers 5:30 Motor Sport: Dakar Rally 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Britain’s Most Historic Towns: Restoration London 8:30 The Last Journey Of The Vikings 9:30 Vikings: The Signal (MA15+) 10:20 SBS World News Late 10:55 24 Hours In Emergency: My Other Half (M) 11:50 Movie: “I Am Not A Witch” (MA15+) (’17) Stars: Benfors ’Wee Do, Boyd Banda, Kalundu Banda 5:00 CGTN English News 5:15 NHK World English News 5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 America In Color: The 1950s (M) 2:50 Great British Railway Journeys (PG) 4:00 Who Do You Think You Are?: Delta Goodrem (PG) 5:00 Letters And Numbers 5:30 Motor Sport: Dakar Rally 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 The World’s Greatest Palaces (PG) – Hampton Court Palace has history coursing through the brickwork. 8:25 The Rise Of The Nazis: Politics (M) 9:30 World On Fire (M) (In English/ French/ German/ Polish) 10:40 SBS World News Late 11:10 24 Hours In Police Custody: Predators (M l) 12:35 Tin Star (MA15+) 5:00 CGTN English News 5:15 NHK World English News 5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 America In Color: The 1960s (M) 2:50 Great British Railway Journeys (PG) 4:00 Who Do You Think You Are?: Mal Meninga (PG) 5:00 Letters And Numbers 5:30 Motor Sport: Dakar Rally 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Planet Of Treasures: South East Asia (PG) (In English/ Vietnamese) 8:30 Kevin McCloud: Rough Guide To The Future (PG) (In English/ Japanese/ Mandarin) 9:30 The Day Hitler Died (PG) 10:20 SBS World News Late 10:50 Country Music: Don’t Get Above Your Raisin’ (1984-1996) (PG) 11:55 Versailles (M s,v)

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6:00 Home Shopping 7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] 10:00 Test Cricket: Australia v India: Test 4: Pre Game [s] 11:00 Day 2 *Live* [s] 1:00 The Lunch Break [s] 1:40 Day 2 *Live* [s] 3:40 Tea Break [s] 4:00 Day 2 *Live* [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Movie: “Smallfoot” (PG) (’18) – A Yeti is convinced that the elusive creatures known as “humans” really do exist. Stars: Channing Tatum, James Corden, Zendaya, Common 9:00 Movie: “The Meg” (M) (’18) Stars: Jason Statham, Ruby Rose, Li Bingbing, Jessica McNamee 11:15 Movie: “Demolition Man” (M) (’93) Stars: Sylvester Stallone, Wesley Snipes, Sandra Bullock, Nigel Hawthorne, Benjamin Bratt, Bob Gunton 1:30 Home Shopping

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6:00 Easy Eats [s] 6:00 Unknown Road Adventures [s] 5:00 CGTN English News 7:00 Weekend Today [s] 6:30 Entertainment Tonight [s] 5:15 NHK World English News 10:00 Today Extra Summer [s] 7:00 Everyday Gourmet With 5:30 Worldwatch 12:00 Destination WA [s] Justine Schofield [s] 1:00 PBS Newshour 12:30 Animal Embassy (PG) [s] 7:30 All 4 Adventure [s] 2:00 Destination Flavour China 1:00 World’s Greatest Natural 8:30 Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures Bitesize Wonders [s] 9:30 Studio 10 Saturday (PG) [s] 2:05 WWII’s Great Escapes - The 2:00 Movie: “Rocky III” (PG) (’82) 12:00 Beyond The Fire (PG) [s] Freedom Trails: Rossano/ Stars: Sylvester Stallone, Mr T, 12:30 Jamie & The Nonnas [s] The Pyrenees (PG) 1:30 Healthy Homes Australia [s] Carl Weathers 3:55 Gourmet Farmer 2:00 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 4:00 Serengeti: Invasion (PG) [s] 4:30 Tony Robinson’s Hidden 2:30 RV Daily Food Trails [s] 5:00 NINE News: First At Five [s] Britain By Drone (PG) 3:00 What’s Up Down Under [s] 5:30 RBT: Barina Blues (PG) [s] 5:25 Motor Sport: Dakar Rally 3:30 Roads Less Travelled [s] 6:00 NBN News Saturday [s] 5:55 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s 4:00 Taste Of Australia With 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] Lochs Hayden Quinn [s] 7:30 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 6:30 SBS World News 4:30 Farm To Fork [s] 8:30 Movie: “High Crimes” (M v,s) 7:30 Robson Green’s Australian 5:00 10 News First [s] (’02) Stars: Ashley Judd, Adventure: Morgan Freeman, Jim Caviezel 6:00 The Dog House (PG) [s] Western Australia (PG) 10:55 Movie: “Closed Circuit” (M v,l) 7:00 Movie: “Sister Act” (PG) (’92) 8:30 Movie: “The Godfather Part III” Stars: Whoopi Goldberg (’13) Stars: Kate Lock, Katherine (PG) (’90) Stars: Al Pacino Press, Patrick Warner 9:00 Movie: “The Sapphires” (PG) 11:35 The Twelve (M l,s,v) 12:45 Tipping Point (PG) [s] (’12) Stars: Jessica Mauboy (In Flemish) 1:35 Destination WA [s] 11:00 Program To Be Advised 4:20 Great British Railway 2:00 Home Shopping 12:00 Home Shopping Journeys: London Bridge To 5:30 Wesley Impact [s] 5:00 Religious Programs Chatham (PG)

Sunday 17 January

PRIME (C61/60)

6:00 Religious Programs [s] 6:00 Easy Eats [s] 6:00 rage (PG) [s] 6:00 Home Shopping 5:00 CGTN English News 7:00 Weekend Today [s] 7:00 Weekend Breakfast [s] 7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] 5:15 NHK World English News 7:30 Fishing Australia [s] 10:00 Offsiders: Summer Series [s] 10:00 Test Cricket: Australia v India: 10:00 Surfing Australia TV [s] 5:30 Worldwatch 8:00 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 10:30 Ultimate Rush (PG) [s] 10:30 The World In 2020 [s] Test 4: Pre Game [s] 1:00 Speedweek 8:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 11:00 Peaking (PG) [s] 11:00 ABC News Special Coverage: 11:00 Day 3 *Live* [s] 3:00 Figure Skating: ISU Figure 9:00 Everyday Gourmet [s] 11:40 Race Across The World (PG) 9:30 Studio 10 Sunday [s] 1:00 The Lunch Break [s] Coronavirus Pandemic [s] Skating Grand Prix Japan 2:10 Movie: “Mr Holland’s Opus” 1:40 Day 3 *Live* [s] 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] 5:00 Travel Man: Amsterdam 12:00 Program To Be Advised (PG) (’96) Stars: Richard 3:40 Tea Break [s] 12:30 Landline Summer [s] 5:30 Battle Of Crete: Invasion 1:30 Roads Less Travelled [s] Dreyfuss, Glenne Headly, Jean 2:00 Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures 6:30 SBS World News 4:00 Day 3 *Live* [s] 1:00 Midsomer Murders (M) [s] Louisa Kelly, Alicia Witt 6:00 Seven News [s] 2:30 Everyone’s A Critic [s] 7:30 World’s Biggest Murder Trial: 3:00 Farm To Fork [s] 5:00 NINE News: First At Five [s] 7:00 Cricket: Big Bash League: 2:55 War On Waste (PG) [s] Nuremberg 3:30 Taste Of Australia With 5:30 Territory Cops (PG) [s] Melbourne Stars v Melbourne 4:00 Football: W-League: Round 4: (In English/ German) Hayden Quinn [s] 6:00 NBN News Sunday [s] Renegades *Live* From The Melbourne Victory v Perth Glory 4:00 All 4 Adventure [s] 8:45 Egypt With The World’s 7:00 60 Minutes (PG) [s] MCG [s] *Live* From Epping Stadium [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] Greatest Explorer: 11:00 Movie: “Bad Company” (M v,l) 8:00 RBT: Designated Driver (PG) [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:00 Antiques Roadshow [s] Off The Map 8:30 Movie: “The Equalizer” (MA15+) 6:30 The Sunday Project (PG) [s] (’02) – When a Harvard7:00 ABC News Sunday [s] 9:15 The Pyramids: Solving The (’14) Stars: Denzel Washington, 7:30 I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out educated CIA agent is killed 7:40 Grand Designs - House Of Mystery Khufu And The Tomb Chloe Grace Moretz, Marton during an operation, the secret The Year: Experimental (PG) [s] Of Secrets Of Here! (M) [s] – The celebs agency recruits his twin brother. Csokas 8:30 Joanna Lumley’s Unseen learn some choreography and 9:40 Supreme Revenge: Stars: Anthony Hopkins, Chris 11:10 NINE News Late [s] Adventures (PG) [s] Battle For The Court any time they hear the music, Rock, Peter Stormare, Gabriel 11:40 5 Mistakes That Caught A 9:15 Stateless (M l,v) [s] 10:45 Turban Legend: they must stop what they’re Killer: Mick Philpott (MA15+) [s] Macht, Kerry Washington, Adoni 10:10 Killing Eve (MA15+) [s] Untold Australia (M l) doing and dance to score a 12:30 Young, Dumb And Banged Up Maropi, Garcelle Beauvais, 10:55 The Code (M d,v) [s] 11:50 Police Custody: sweet treat. In The Sun (M) [s] Matthew Marsh, Dragan 11:55 Endeavour: Icarus (M v) [s] 9:30 The Graham Norton Show (M) The Lethal Weapon (M l) 1:20 Explore [s] Micanovic, John Slattery 1:20 F*!#ing Adelaide (M l) [s] 10:30 The Sunday Project (PG) [s] 12:45 How To Lose Weight Well 1:30 Home Shopping 1:30 Home Shopping 1:40 rage (MA15+) 11:30 Program To Be Advised (PG)

Monday 18 January

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6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 10:00 Antiques Roadshow [s] 11:00 Gardening Australia [s] 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] 1:00 The City And The City (PG) [s] 2:00 The Letdown (M l,s) [s] 2:35 Sando (M s) [s] 3:00 ABC News Afternoons [s] 4:00 The Heights (PG) [s] 4:30 Back Roads (PG) [s] 5:00 Escape From The City (PG) [s] 6:00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery (PG) [s] 6:30 Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 (PG) [s] 8:00 Stan Grant’s One Plus One: Kodie Bedford [s] 8:30 Australia Remastered [s] 9:25 The Crown And Us (PG) [s] 10:25 Tomorrow Tonight (PG) [s] 10:55 ABC Late News [s] 11:15 Harrow: Sub Silentio (M v) [s] 12:05 The Code (M l,v) [s] 1:05 F*!#ing Adelaide (M l) [s]

6:00 Sunrise [s] 5:30 Today [s] 6:00 Headline News [s] 5:00 CGTN English News 10:00 Test Cricket: Australia v India: 9:00 Today Extra [s] 8:30 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 5:15 NHK World English News Test 4: Pre Game [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 5:30 Worldwatch 11:00 Day 4 *Live* [s] 12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 Program To Be Advised 6:50 Football: Supercopa Espana 1:00 The Lunch Break [s] *Live* From Estadio de La 1:00 Movie: “It Takes Two” (G) (’95) 2:30 Entertainment Tonight [s] 1:40 Day 4 *Live* [s] Cartuja, Seville Stars: Kirstie Alley 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:40 Tea Break [s] 3:30 Left Off The Map [s] 9:00 Worldwatch 3:00 Tipping Point [s] 4:00 Day 4 *Live* [s] 4:00 Farm To Fork [s] 2:00 America In Color: Organised 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] Crime And The Mafia (M) 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful 7:00 Cricket: Big Bash League: 2:50 Great British Railway 6:00 NBN News [s] (PG) [s] Sydney Thunder v Hobart Journeys (PG) 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] Hurricanes *Live* From Spotless 7:30 Gold Coast Cops (M v,l) [s] 3:25 Who Do You Think You Are? 6:00 WIN News [s] Stadium [s] 4:25 Great American Railroad 8:30 Movie: “The Magnificent Seven” 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 11:00 Station 19: Not Your Hero (M) Journeys (PG) (M v) (’16) – With the town of 7:30 I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out [s] – Ben reaches a new 5:30 Letters And Numbers Rose Creek under the deadly Of Here! (M) [s] milestone as a rookie and, as is control of industrialist 9:00 The Montreal Comedy Festival 6:00 Mastermind Australia tradition, receives something Bartholomew Bogue, the (MA15+) [s] – Just For Laughs 6:30 SBS World News from the crew. desperate townspeople employ featuring stand-up comedy from 7:35 The Architecture The 12:00 Robbie Coltrane’s Critical protection from seven outlaws, the most famous comedians Railways Built: Evidence: Countryside Killings: bounty hunters, gamblers and from Australia and beyond. Ribblehead (PG) Graham Backhouse (M v,l) [s] – hired guns. Stars: Denzel 10:00 Hughesy, We Have A Problem 8:30 24 Hours In Emergency: A A murder and an attempted Washington, Chris Pratt (M) [s] Pillar Of Strength/ A Job For murder at a farmhouse in an 11:10 NINE News Late [s] 11:00 WIN’s All Australian News [s] Life (M) idyllic village deep in the 11:40 The First 48: Killer Connection/ 12:00 The Project (PG) [s] 10:15 SBS World News Late Cotswolds. Bloody Birthday (M) [s] 1:00 The Late Show (PG) [s] 10:45 Hamilton Agent (MA15+) 1:00 Home Shopping 12:35 Tipping Point [s] 2:00 Home Shopping (In Swedish/ English)

Tuesday 19 January

Saturday 16 January

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6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 10:00 Program To Be Advised 11:00 Gardening Australia [s] 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] 1:00 Movie: “The Silver Brumby” (PG) (’93) Stars: Caroline Goodall, Russell Crowe 2:35 Sando (M s) [s] ] 3:00 Father Brown (PG) [s] 4:00 The Heights (PG) [s] 4:25 Back Roads (PG) [s] 4:55 Escape From The City (PG) [s] 6:00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery (PG) [s] 6:30 Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 (PG) [s] 8:00 You Can’t Ask That (PG) [s] 8:30 Shaun Micallef’s On The Sauce (MA15+) [s] 9:30 Big Weather (And How To Survive It): Ready Together [s] 10:35 ABC Late News [s] 10:50 Glitch (M l,s) [s] 11:45 No Offence (M l,v) [s]

6:00 Sunrise [s] 10:00 Test Cricket: Australia v India: Test 4: Pre Game [s] 11:00 Day 5 *Live* [s] 1:00 The Lunch Break [s] 1:40 Day 5 *Live* [s] 3:40 Tea Break [s] 4:00 Day 5 *Live* [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Cricket: Big Bash League: Perth Scorchers v Brisbane Heat *Live* From Marvel Stadium [s] 11:00 Chicago Fire: 51’s Original Bell (M) [s] – When one of the team gets injured on a call, Severide becomes obsessed with helping out. Meanwhile, Foster grapples with a big decision. Kidd is concerned for one of her high school trainees. 12:00 Black-ish: I’m A Survivor (PG) [s] – Dre reunites with his old crew when he goes to Compton for a funeral. 12:30 Home Shopping

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

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

5:30 Today [s] 6:00 Headline News [s] 8:30 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 9:00 Today Extra [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 1:00 Program To Be Advised 12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 Movie: “A Home Of Our Own” 2:30 Entertainment Tonight [s] (PG) (’93) Stars: Kathy Bates, 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] Edward Furlong, Clarissa 3:30 Left Off The Map [s] Lassig, Sarah Schaub, Miles 4:00 Farm To Fork [s] Feulner, Amy Sakasit, T.J. 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful Lowther, Soon-Tek Oh (PG) [s] 3:00 Tipping Point [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 6:00 NBN News [s] 7:30 I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] Of Here! (M) [s] – Two celebs attempt the Camp Calamity trial 7:30 Accidental Heroes: which sees all their camping Amazing Pets/ Kids (PG) [s] nightmares come true. 8:30 Kath & Kim: Hello Nails!/ High And Dry/ Foxy On The Run (PG) 9:00 NCIS: Love Thy Neighbor (M) 10:15 Hamish & Andy’s Gap Year 10.00 NCIS: Los Angeles: Overdue (M) [s] Asia (PG) [s] 11:00 WIN’s All Australian News [s] 11:15 NINE News Late [s] 11:45 Law & Order: Criminal Intent: 12:00 The Project (PG) [s] 1:00 The Late Show (PG) [s] See Me (M v) [s] 2:00 Home Shopping 12:35 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 4:30 CBS This Morning [s] 1:30 Home Shopping

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

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

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CGTN English News NHK World English News Worldwatch PBS Newshour America In Color: Titans Of Industry (M) 2:50 Great British Railway Journeys (PG) 3:25 Who Do You Think You Are?: Shane Jacobson (PG) 4:25 Great American Railroad Journeys (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Great Continental Railway Journeys 8:40 Bowled Over: Untold Australia (M) 9:40 Travel Man’s Greatest Trips: Arts And Crafts 10:35 SBS World News Late 11:05 The A Word (M l,s) 12:10 The Pier (MA15+) (In Spanish) 1:05 Deep State: White Noise/ Blood In The Sand (MA15+)

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

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ARTS & CULTURE Wyong Writers

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

0458 645 979

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.

Lake Munmorah 50s Plus Leisure and Learning Club

meilingvenning@hotmail.com www.wyongwriters.org

4358 8390

4333 7489

Toukley District Art Society

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

toukleyartgallery@gmail.com www.toukleyartgallery.com.au

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

Central Coast Community Legal Centre

www.friendlytravellers.com

Computer classes, dancing, exercise, pilates, yoga, craft, carpet bowls and Tai Chi.

Long Jetty Senior Citizens’ Club

4332 5522

Long Jetty Over 50s Club

The Lakes Church

wyonguca@gmail.com www.wyong.uca.org.au

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

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

toukleypc.org.au

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

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

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

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

contact@centralcoastclc.org.au

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

Wyong Toastmasters’ Club

0421 216 952

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

The Creative Compassion Centre

4353 1750

wyongtoastmasters@gmail.com

Not for profit service providing free legal advice. Mon - Fri 9am to 5pm

4353 4988

events, projects, workshops, arts programs. Open community garden.

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,

All Welcome! Sundays - 8:30am, 10:30am & 5pm, 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 Alcoholics Anonymous - Someone cares. Thurs - 12.30pm, Progress Hall Henry Parry & Wells Street East Gosford Better Hearing Australia

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

4321 0275

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

4367 9600 www.pcfa.org.au

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

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

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

Central Coast Tenants’ Advice and Advocacy Service

Toukley Dojo 7th. Dan Shihan Master Instructor.

0413 456 086

Sato- ha shitoryu karate do australia

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

0404 257 702

play@wyonglakesafc.com.au

Doyalson Wyee Soccer Club

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

Canton Beach Sports Club Lawn Bowls

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

VENUE HIRE

Central Coast Wetlands – Pioneer Dairy

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

0408 271 957

pioneerdairy@bigpond.com

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4353 5515

cctaas@hotmail.com

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4351 0450

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Free graffiti removal kits are part of a new region-wide strategy Central Coast Council is declaring war on graffiti with a new region-wide strategy and is appealing to residents to play their part. The Central Coast Graffiti Management Strategy 20212024 aims to create a sustainable, significant and measurable reduction in graffiti while also increasing community awareness and understanding of the issue and providing legitimate avenues for street art. Administrator, Dick Persson,

said graffiti was a complex issue requiring Council, the community and Police to work together on a multi-faceted solution. “As one of the most visible crimes, graffiti can impact on perceptions of public safety and community,” he said. “This Strategy aims to reduce the negative impacts of graffiti felt by the community and visitors and increase pride in local areas.” It outlines five key priorities for graffiti management: boost the rapid removal response;

value our partners in graffiti management; make it easier to report graffiti; move towards legitimate art; and, prevention. In addition to providing a more co-ordinated response to graffiti on Council owned assets, the strategy will also see Council support the community and businesses to get involved in graffiti removal, provide better support for the Police to do their job through developing stronger partnerships and conducting community safety audits, and deliver innovative alternatives

such as murals, public art activations and community education programs. Council is calling on residents and businesses to play their part in wiping out illegal graffiti with the provision of free graffiti removal kits. Each kit contains soy safe graffiti remover, protective eyewear, gloves and a scrubbing brush. Graffiti removal kits can be picked up from all libraries and Wyong Council building. Sue Murray

Charitable organisations invited to apply for a cash grant Wyong accounting and financial planning firm, AdviceCo, has partnered with the Count Charitable Foundation (CCF) to launch a community grants program in which charitable organisations are invited to apply for a $20,000 cash grant. AdviceCo and CCF will each

contribute $10,000 to one charitable organisation before June. Managing Director of AdviceCo, David Evers, said he initiated the program off the back of an extraordinary 2020, filled with challenges and adversities that have impacted the living conditions of members within our

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Little Eyes Author: Samanta Schweblin Publisher: Oneworld

Kentukis are all the rage. “It’s a cell phone with legs.” Keepers buy these gadgets with their camera and speaker enclosed within a toy animal such as a rabbit, crow, mole or panda. The dweller, who lives in another part of the world, has control over the kentuki. The keeper and dweller are paired by chance – the keeper has no say over who the dweller is – and, since the kentuki has a camera, the dweller can see the keeper and follow them around. It is important to make sure the kentuki stays charged. Once it dies the connection is cut forever. (Oh, and the kentuki can’t speak, it can only make the sounds of the animal it imitates.) We meet various keepers and dwellers throughout the world. There is Emilia from Lima. Her son, the wunderkind, has been poached by a firm in Hong Kong and, to fill the void, he sends her a

community. “Our community engagement program enables us to donate and participate in the community each year, but this year we needed to think differently to address current challenges and make a meaningful difference where it counts,” Evers said. “We’ve consolidated our

available funds and partnered with the Count Charitable Foundation to build one solid grant. “We wanted to make access to the grant fair and equitable to those who have the best understanding of community needs right now, so we created the application process,” Evers said.

Former CEO of Coast Shelter and Founder/Executive Director of Creating, Rachel Willis, is one of four judges who will take part in choosing the recipient. “This grant opportunity comes at a really important time for charities on the Coast, many of which have been on the front line supporting our community during a time of

unprecedented demand for support,” Willis said. “I was thrilled to be invited to be part of this program and to support a new initiative designed to make a meaningful and lasting difference in the lives of fellow locals,” she said. Source: Media release, Dec 16 AdviceCo

BOOK REVIEW connection to becomes a dweller. She connects with Eva, a keeper in Erfurt, Germany. Emilia grows quite attached to Eva, “She would focus on Erfurt and the girl, who wasn’t living her best life right now. She would worry about her own life and her son’s later; she had all the time in the world.” Life is good until a friend buys Emilia a kentuki of her own, it isn’t easy being a keeper and a dweller at the same time. There is Alina in Oaxaca, she purchases a crow and it follows her around until her artist boyfriend Sven takes it over for his art installation. As she sits around mulling the loss of her kentuki she thinks “That was what most infuriated her. What was the whole stupid idea of the kentukis about? What were all those people doing rolling around on other people’s floors, watching how half of humanity brushed their teeth?” Marvin, a school kid in Antigua, is a dweller. He is using the last of his mother’s money to pimp out his keeper’s kentuki. His mother promised him, “One day I’m going to take you to see snow.” Now he is hoping to touch snow through is kentuki.

In Umbertide, Enzo has purchased one under the direction of his ex-wife, saying it will be good for their son, Lucas. Enzo has tried to communicate with the kentuki but grows frustrated by the lack of response. Now his ex-wife wants him to get rid of the thing – but he has grown too attached. Grigor is in Zagreb and is trying to get rich from kentukis. He scours the town purchasing ipads. He is so busy he has hired his neighbour, Nikolina to help him.

She uncovers a sinister plot in Surumu. These kentukis sound far-fetched but is it so different than watching Big Brother or the dozens of other ways people allow their privacy to be invaded. The reviews (and by that I mean real reviewers) have given this book a multitude of praise. Little Eyes is the latest offering by Samantha Schweblin, the Argentinian author of 2017 novella Fever Dream. It is on many lists of best books of 2020. Like many books and movies about the latest technology, it aims to reveal something about human nature, about connections and empathy. Essentially it asks the question of if you are (digitally) inserted into a stranger’s life, how does that affect them, and you? Is there an opportunity for the dweller to live a different (virtual reality) life vicariously through the toy their tech is embedded in? How much do the keeper’s social inhibitions disappear when their lifelike companion is a toy? “Marvin was no longer a boy with a dragon; he was a dragon with a boy inside him.” As provoking and unsettling as that

was, however, I felt each story was a bit underdone. It had potential but didn’t really go anywhere. Instead of several small stories about keepers and dwellers, I would have rather followed one (or just a few) story(ies) in more depth. But perhaps that wasn’t the point. In any case, let’s hope regulation kicks in because it raises some scary prospects of a future society where, “you couldn’t just count on people’s common sense.” Kim Reardon The Reluctant Book Critic

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DOWN IN THE GARDEN : FABULOUS FRANGIPANI into a pot of course sand and water well. Continue watering weekly and once roots form, transplant into your desired final position. Frangipani can be grown from seed and the interesting thing is that you will not obtain the exact same plant as you have. If you are lucky enough to have seed pods appear on your frangipani then by all means plant and look forward to a surprise. These seed pods do not always occur because their pollinator, the Sphinx Moth (Sphingidae), is not endemic to our areas. You can assist pollination by hand using fine wire to move pollen around the throat of the flowers. Healthcare

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As the festive season blankets many parts of the world with images of snow, holly and winter dusted pine trees, here on the East Coast of Australia we look forward to the warm summer nights filling with the perfume of delightful frangipani (Plumeria spp.). So deep is our love affair with this easy to grow tree that one could easily be mistaken in thinking it was one of our natural natives. In fact, it is native to Central America and Mexico – but, fortunately, it just feels right at home here on the Central Coast. Frangipani History Early written history shows frangipani was favoured by the early Mayans. The Aztecs also used frangipani in elixirs to instil bravery in their warriors as well as beat general lethargy. Myths that have persisted into modern day in Mexico tell of gods being born from frangipani flowers. The tree is now found in suitable environments throughout the world. Priests shared frangipani throughout the world while travelling and establishing missions. At some point, it became the floral emblem of the city of Palermo, Sicily and the national tree of Nicaragua and of Laos where it is held as most sacred. All Buddhist temples across this country have a frangipani tree growing in their gardens as a connection to this sacredness. Hindu brides wear them as a symbol of their loyalty to their husbands and in China they are given to lovers to say ‘you are special and ‘I love you’ because of their rarity in this land. Across Polynesia the frangipani is worn by women to indicate their relationship status – behind the left ear if they are taken and the right if they are seeking a new partner. The Language of Flowers tells us frangipani means love that will withstand distance, freedom, welcome, immortality, strength and love in general. Where, When and How Most of us have the room to bring frangipani into our lives and gardens. They are slow growing, in fact most only grow about 20cm per year, and while this may not suit the impatient ‘instant tree’ folk, it is a trait that makes them perfect for many other uses. This along with their non-invasive, small ball, makes this summer favourite perfect for just about anywhere including large containers that can sit happily on sunny balconies and patios. Remember, Frangipani sap is toxic and a skin

irritant so care must be taken with placement and with handling during gardening. You will also need to be aware that frangipani will take a few years until the first flowers appear and that the vast majority are deciduous, meaning they will lose all their foliage in winter. Most standard types attaining a height of up to 6m with an umbrella shape to them and while they will tolerate light frosts, frangipani do far better in frost-free areas. They need a free-draining sandy soil and detest getting wet feet so be careful not to overwater. In winter, watering should be ceased altogether unless usually dry or hot days occur. If you have a clay soil, they will struggle, and this is the number one reason this beautiful tree fails to thrive and can even die. Although they can grow in most places, sun is critical and full sun most of the day is required. They also respond very well to a fish-based fertiliser and seaweed-based fertilisers and an increase in phosphorus can boost your summer flower show. Ensure that the root area is well mulched but allow space around the trunk to avoid water pooling. The Colours of Summer Aside from its delectable perfume, frangipani is now available in over 300 identified colourways – that’s right, 300! They will generally flower across the Central Coast from late November through until midApril. From whites through to creams, yellows, oranges, apricots, pinks of all shades to vibrant reds and on to even purple shades. Here are a few that you might consider for your garden. (A little tip, any named ‘ruba’ will have the strongest scent.) Common Frangipani (Plumeria alba) big beautiful trees and the stuff that millions of artworks, textile and home décor designs are based on. Fruit Salad Frangipani (Pulmeria acutifolia ‘Rubra’) is what grows in my garden and is my firm favourite. They are a tricolour plant variety that has a yellow centre melting to white and then tinged in pinks. Petite Pink Frangipani (Plumeria obtusa Dwarf) a popular potted frangipani that also works well as a hedge. Singapore Plumeria (Plumeria obtusa) also known as Pagoda Tree and Singapore Graveyard

Tree; this frangipani grows sweetly fragrant flowers in bunches. Darwin Blood Red Frangipani (Plumeria ruba) is probably a must for tropical inspired gardens with its brilliant re blossoms and deep coloured branches. North Queensland Blue Frangipani (Plumeria spp.) with its intoxicating fragrance and what appear to be blue flowers, this rare variety is much desired plant collectors and the frangipani obsessed. The blooms are not really blue but rather a light dusty purple that appear blue to the eye. Native Frangipani (Hymenosporum flavum) is not related to what we think of as ‘frangipani’ and although the fragrance is similar, closer observation will bear this out – the trees have a distinctive bark, are evergreen and the flowers are a lot smaller in size. Frangipani Propagation If you already have a magnificent frangipani or have found a neighbourhood specimen that you are lusting after, the best news is that creating a new frangipani tree is easy! You simply plant a branch in a pot, or the ground and a new tree is born. A few tips though to ensure your baby grows up health and strong. Cuttings can be taken at any time but the best time to ensure viability is to take a cutting from an existing tree from late spring to early summer. Hurry up -there is still time. There are a few methods of propagation, but this is my tried-and-true Coastie-method. Carefully remove any flowers and leaves from the lower 6cm and then place upright along an outside shaded wall or fence that is protected from rain and water for about a month. You could also keep in a dry and well-ventilated shed or garage. Once the end has completely dried out, plant Coast Coconut and Frangipani Beauty Oil This is my favourite and very easy recipe for a soothing and repairing face and all over body oil. GATHER 500ml jar with lid 500ml organic coconut oil loose cup of frangipani flowers fine mesh sieve smaller jar/jars to bottle

Tip: Pruning is not recommended at all and, if done, it is preferable to remove entire branches. Pruning outer/upper branches away will encourage, like most plants, a denser appearance as additional lower branches will then shoot. If your tree is very large, then you may also find that removing a few branches will assist the tree to become healthier and stronger as there will be less competition for food, sunlight and water. Occasionally in a frangipani with numerous branches, you may find inner and lower branches appearing black and withering – this is usually because small branches within the tree structure are not receiving adequate sunlight and need to be removed quickly before the rot sets in. To prune your frangipani use a sharp handsaw or loppers or even a chainsaw and ensure all cuts are vertical to stop pooling of water on the open areas to avoid rot. This tree can suffer from what is known as ‘frangipani rust’. It looks like the leaves are mottled in brown and dark patches on the top of leaves and you will see yellow pustules beneath them. A copper-based fungicide is the answer and must be applied to all surfaces and dropped leaves disposed of in the regular rubbish bin (but if the tree is overly affected, unfortunately you may have to remove entirely). UPCOMING GARDEN EVENTS This week I’m sharing a few online events and upcoming courses for those ‘stuck at home’: Sydney University - Beginner Gardening Course is enrolling now https://cce.sydney.edu.au/ course/GDNB Virtual Tour of Sydney Royal Botanic Garden https://www.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/Learn/LivingLearning/Virtual-Tours Free Online Kids Gardening Ideas and classes https://www.kidspot.com.au/things-to-do/ collection/gardening-for-kids 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

Sterilize washed jar by placing it in a preheated oven (160C) for 10 minutes. Let cool and then rinse and air-dry frangipani flowers for a couple of hours until no water remains. Place flowers in the jar and fill with coconut oil. If oil has solidified, melt in microwave or by placing in a double boiler for a few minutes. Seal with lid and then place

outside or on a window ledge so it catches as much sun as possible – this helps break down the frangipani flowers naturally to extract as much of the beneficial oils as possible. Shake ever day or so and after a fortnight, strain with fine mesh sieve into sterilized small jars or bottles. Discard the frangipanis. Massage a few drops into face and body as required. Use within 6 months.

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Business & Property $2.3M Federal Government grant to transform recycling sector

Recycling company, iQRenew, has received a $2.3M Federal Government grant to introduce smart technology in sorting recyclable materials. iQRenew’s Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs) in Lucca Rd, Wyong, and at Somersby, will develop a template and trial a new sorting process by introducing automation such as robotics. This process could then be introduced to upgrade other existing MRFs with the aim to increase recycling of soft plastics by 80 times the 2018 levels. General Manager of iQRenew, Graham Knowles, said the company processed material from the household yellow bin kerbside collection and sorted it into streams such as plastic, paper, glass and aluminium, which was then sent on for further processing into various recycled products. “This grant will help us introduce smart 3D camera technology, computer technology and robotics to sort the material in a more advanced way,” Knowles said. “It’s smart sorting instead of sorting by hand or by mechanical machines, and we

The iQRenew recycling plant at Wyong

will explore and determine whether or not robots could be used in these sorts of facilities as an efficiency measure.” Knowles said the introduction of new technology would not cause the loss of any jobs but it might change the role that workers played in the sorting and recycling process. The $2.3M Federal Government grant to develop and trial this new method of

sorting recyclables was announced on January 5 by Minister for Industry, Science and Technology, Karen Andrews, and Senator for NSW, Jim Molan, who said that it would address the waste export ban and contribute to Australia’s transition to a circular economy. “It enhances existing recycling infrastructure that may be used to lift recycling rates on other materials,” he

said. “This collaborative project has the potential to make a real difference on a national stage, while also helping a local business commercialise their great idea. “This is further proof of the cutting edge work happening right here on the Central Coast and the Morrison Government is here to back it.” Central Coast Council is

leading the way when it comes to recycling, with examples being a road in Wyongah laid in mid-2020 using more than 90 percent recyclable materials, and a trial started in September at 2,000 households to separate soft plastics from going to landfill. Minister for Industry, Science and Technology, Karen Andrews, said the projects demonstrated the great industry opportunities that

came from taking care of the environment. “By strategically investing in our waste management and recycling sector, we’re supporting Australian manufacturers to develop and commercialise cutting edge technology that creates opportunities for new jobs and exports,” she said. “We know that strong collaboration between industry and researchers is key to creating a resilient, competitive and highly skilled manufacturing sector and that’s exactly what these Cooperative Research Centres Projects (CRC-P) grants are going to do.” Waste Recycling and Clean Energy is one of six National Manufacturing Priorities in the Government’s Modern Manufacturing Strategy. There are nine projects worth $40M being supported under Round 10 of the CRC-P initiative. The projects involve 32 Australian companies, including 27 small and medium businesses, and about 20 percent of those are in regional areas. Sue Murray

Local member mows median strip The Entrance MP, David Mehan, said he couldn’t take the unkept appearance of Long Jetty any more, so he got out his own lawn mower. “At this time of year and with more people visiting our region due to border closures, we should be showing visitors our best face, but instead, all they get is weeds,” he said. “I mowed the median strip at Long Jetty last week because Central Coast Council won’t. “It took me an hour and half, as the weeds were so high, and I’ll maintain this spot until Council gets its act together. “It’s an absolute disgrace. “Administrator, Dick Persson, said services would be maintained, but it looks like essential services are being

cut. “It’s so aggravating that when Council has to cut the budget, they cut it from the outdoor staff, and they don’t seem to have a maintenance program in place.” Mehan said people were noticing the overgrown and poor state of the area all over the Coast. “Killarney Vale shops are a disgrace at the moment. “There used to be a lovely garden and when I first moved here one of the things that stood out to me was the landscaped roadway along Wyong Rd, but not anymore, it’s just a bunch of weeds,” he said. “There’s no obligation on anyone to mow the verge outside their house, but they still do it because it’s civic

The freshly mowed median strip at Long Jetty

pride.” Mehan said getting Council to remove weeds from main roads was one of his priorities for 2021. A spokesperson for Council said significant steps had to be

taken towards financial recovery which have included a review of its daily operations and a reduction of staff resources across the organisation. “As a result, Council has

prioritised mowing work in order of safety (roadsides), playability (sports grounds), usability (parks and playgrounds) and amenity (sports surrounds, reserves, roadsides and centre medians). “The re-prioritisation, coupled with wet and warm conditions during the Council shutdown over Christmas / New Year, has resulted in increased vegetation growth across the Coast. “Council takes pride in maintaining our open spaces the best we can for our community. “Community members who contacted Council over the shutdown period are currently being responded to and we thank them for their vigilance in letting us know of areas that need maintenance.

“It is the responsibility of residents to maintain the footpath out the front of their properties. “For Council-managed roadsides, reserves, median strips and so on, there are strict maintenance requirements that Council must uphold as stipulated by Transport for NSW and other agencies, including but not limited to, approved licences, approved risk assessment plans, lane closures, approval of time of works and correct personal protection equipment. “Due to significant health, safety and legal risks, Council strongly urges the community not to mow these areas themselves,” the Council spokesperson said. Sue Murray

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Lawrie McKinna appointed as Regional Development Australia Central Coast Chair Regional Development Australia Central Coast (RDACC) has appointed Lawrie McKinna as its Chair. As a Coast resident, McKinna’s connections to the region are strong, as he was a former mayor of Gosford City Council and previously held positions of founding manager and then Director of Football for Central Coast Mariners. “I am extremely honoured to serve the Central Coast as the incoming Chair of RDACC and I’m passionate about growing the opportunities for economic development here in our region,” he said. “We all know how lucky we are to live in this truly unique part of the world and I am

looking forward to working with the RDACC Board and staff to continue to grow a thriving and prosperous region for the benefit of future generations.” McKinna’s appointment was formally announced by Assistant Minister for Regional Development and Territories, Nola Marino. “Mr McKinna will lead RDA Central Coast under a refreshed national RDA Charter that focuses on driving investment and local procurement opportunities, and through this, creating jobs and economic growth for our region,” Minister Marino said. “I look forward to working with Mr McKinna and the RDA Central Coast members and staff over the coming years and encourage the community to

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reach out to their RDA to discuss how it can help business succeed.”

McKinna said RDA Central Coast was a highly valued and respected organisation that

had successfully partnered with all regional stakeholders to drive economic development in our region and provide critical intelligence back to all levels of government about the key issues impacting the local community. “Regional partnerships such as the recent Memorandum of Understanding developed between RDACC, the University of Newcastle and Central Coast Industry Connect, have been a huge boost in achieving our region’s goal of growing our local industries, creating new jobs and building sustainable regional business competitiveness,” he said. “Unprecedented collaboration between RDACC and our Central Coast Federal and State Members has

resulted in more then $750M in infrastructure funding for essential enabling infrastructure works, and in excess of $30M of National Stronger Regions Funding being secured by the region. “RDACC will continue to be an important conduit between all levels of government, business and our community to drive further collaboration, innovation and enhanced economic outcomes,” McKinna said. In addition to his position as RDACC Chair, McKinna is also General Manager of Newcastle Jets. Source: Media release, Jan 11 Regional Development Australia Central Coast

New JobMaker Hiring Credit scheme Employers can register for the new JobMaker Hiring Credit scheme being administered by the Australian Tax Office (ATO) on behalf of the Federal Government. The JobMaker Hiring Credit payment is a wage subsidy paid directly to employers that will help to accelerate growth in the employment of young people during the COVID-19 economic recovery. The scheme is an incentive for businesses to employ additional job seekers aged 16 to 35. Eligible employers can access the payment for up to 12 months for each eligible additional employee they hire between October 7, 2020 and

October 6, 2021. They will be able to claim up to $200 a week for each additional eligible employee they hire aged 16 to 29 and up to $100 a week for those aged 30 to 35. This means that an employer will be eligible for up to a total of $10,400 over the year for each eligible employee aged 16 to 29 or $5,200 if aged 30 to 35. Deputy Commissioner, James O’Halloran, said the ATO was working hard to make it as easy as possible for employers to access the Government’s JobMaker Hiring Credit payment. “The ATO is here to support employers and the community to easily access important economic stimulus like the

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JobMaker Hiring Credit,” O’Halloran said. He encouraged businesses to check their eligibility and take the first step to register for the scheme so they could move to quickly make a claim in February 2021. You cannot claim if you are

not registered. “Employers are reminded that new employees must have received the Parenting Payment, Youth Allowance (Other) or JobSeeker Payment for at least 28 consecutive days (or two fortnights) within the 84 days (or six fortnights) of being

hired to allow for a claim to be made by the employer,” O’Halloran said. “There are some key dates to keep in mind, and simple steps that employers can take now, but please remember that not everything needs to be done from next week,” he said.

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How planning your renovations helps you avoid a DIY disaster Julia NEWBOULD Editor-at-large • Money magazine Seeking help from experts can help you achieve a smoother run with your renovation. Whether your renovation is two, six or 18 months away, the lead-up can be more nerve-racking than the build. But it doesn’t have to be this way - there’s an abundance of experts, self-help books and online guides to help you plan and manage any project. Done properly, renovations will be challenging but can provide homeowners and property investors with higher yields and more growth and profit potential, which in the longer term means increased wealth, says author and buyer advocate Andrew Crossley in his recent book Commercial Property and Residential

Development Made Simple. “The first message is to dig deep. Get real about your goals,” says Crossley. “Ask yourself what you are trying to achieve in doing the reno in the first instance.” Online property design and research platform Houzz says its 2019 survey of more than 8800 Aussie homeowners shows the top reason for renovating is to stay in the current home, outranking those seeking a return on investment. Staying in the current home is the biggest decision driver for baby boomers and generation X (ages 40-54), whereas millennials (25-39) choose to stay and renovate because it is more affordable than moving. “If you were to sell your home and buy elsewhere, the buying and selling costs alone can

equate to $100,000,” says Crossley. “So redirecting and putting this money into your current place of residence, or the house you have just purchased, can be very worthwhile.” Your budget is critical, yet most people begin planning

a renovation without a proper budget - or they significantly underplay their budget and are soon exceeding it. Tony Been, managing director at Houzz Australia, says the group’s survey shows generation X and millennials point

to budgeting as the biggest renovation challenge outside the funding of their projects. In their recent book, Nail Your Renovation Without Getting Screwed, experts Steve and Suzanne Burke say a wellplanned building project should

Make money by selling your unwanted stuff Clearing your home from excess clutter is good but making money from it is better. Sunshine and longer days herald a clean-up for many of us and for some of us the incentive can be financial adding some dollars to the household kitty from sales of our unwanted treasures. Online marketplace Gumtree estimates Australians could make an average of $5800 per household by selling about

19 unwanted or unused items laying around the home. Where trash and treasure stalls, car boot sales and garage sales were once the go-to option for selling second-hand, they’ve been overtaken by eBay, Gumtree and Facebook Marketplace. The online marketplace is currently estimated to be worth $46 billion, which is up 7% on last year, according to Gumtree. According to Gumtree’s 10th Second Hand Economy Report, 62% of Australians have pre-

loved or unused home and garden items they would sell The most common items include appliances, kitchen and dining items, chairs, gardening tools and equipment, lamps and home decor. Buyers also benefit, with the average Australian estimating they saved almost half the cost (43%) by purchasing used goods instead of new. The most common items buyers consider purchasing second-hand include home decor, text books, cars, sporting

equipment, electronic goods. Selling on Gumtree is free and sellers are local which can be handy, however sellers report that buyers are not always reliable. eBay provides 40 free auction or fixed-price listings each month, after which there is a fee of $1.65 for goods up to $100, and $3.85 for goods more than $100. Many payments

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be fully costed in advance. “The true cost of each project may include items that are not apparent at the outset. This can include items such as renting (during the reno), storage, painting, landscaping, air-conditioning, carpet and security.” Tips for selling online

are transacted through PayPal, and sales are final. Facebook Marketplace is also free to list, and many people say they find success quickly as there is more online traffic. Payments can be made through cash, bank transfer, Paypal or credit cards.

1. Picture perfect Describe your item in detail and take clear, photographs. 2. Timing the market Pay attention to what is in demand. Want to sell summer clothes or outdoor furniture? Sell when the weather is warm. 3. Do your research Know what the market is likely to pay by looking at past sales. 4. Be flexible If you are willing to negotiate you might be able to get a sale rather than see your item languishing for weeks online.

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A GUIDE TO FEELING GOOD Besides, what’s the point of eating a perfect diet if we don’t feel great? Isn’t that the entire point? To be in a relaxed and joyous state, as often as possible? If you think back to your younger years, I’m sure there’s fond memories of long outdoor Summers, with you chasing dreams and brimming with excitement for what lay ahead.

GEORGIA LIENEMANN Why your nervous system is key Greetings coasties. I do hope you’ve enjoyed a relaxing break at some point over Summer. Granted our suntans may not be on par with previous years, but it does seem that many folks, restricted in their movements and unable to indulge in regular holiday festivities, enjoyed a simpler and perhaps more mindful break this year. These unusual times have me contemplating how deeply intertwined our health, happiness and mindset, really are. It’s more apparent than ever that our external circumstances are often entirely outside of our control. However, our physical health, along with our mood, outlook and state of mind, are predominantly an inside job. And there are ways we can continue to feel good – great, even – despite what’s happening around us. Although my teachings generally centre around food and nutrition, one thing I’m constantly harping on about is that when it comes to health, food is only one small piece of the puzzle. And despite how passionate I am about the importance of good nutrition, our mood, thoughts and mindset affect our inner biochemistry just as much as food – likely moreso! Just by ruminating over a stressful interaction you had with someone, you’re generating a cascade of stress hormones that break down muscle, increase belly fat, impair digestion and age your skin.

to every area of our health. And reading Parasympathetic dominance and it probably doesn’t inspire you to take deep rest any action whatsoever.

However, what we’re aiming for, at a very basic level, is to bring our nervous system into parasympathetic dominance or a predominant state of ‘rest and digest’. Where our immune system, digestion and cognitive abilities are all flourishing. Where are moods are calm That energy, that lust for life, is one of and our outlook, positive. If we’re truly the primary markers of health. If I had no healthy, we exist in this state the large other test or diagnostic available to me, majority of the time. This is the case for it would tell me most of what I need to It’s exciting to discover the immense exceptionally few people. know. impact that prioritising things like rest, pleasure, human connection and For many of us, even in our ‘off’ time, Ask yourself: do you bounce out of bed, engaging hobbies can have on our we can still find ourselves stewing about excited for the day? Do you take time to health, due to the way these types of an argument with a partner or colleague ‘smell the roses’, to notice and appreciate activities support the nervous system. or thinking about all the things we need the smaller moments your day? Are you to get done. Our minds still racing, our regularly in a state of awe and unbridled Fight / Flight versus Rest / Digest bodies still carrying tension and our joy? Are you prioritising and indulging in nervous systems still on edge. (healthy) passions? You’ve probably heard of the ‘fight or flight response’ or sympathetic And so, I’d like to introduce the concept If there’s a slight nostalgic feeling, a dominance, which is an adaptation that of ‘deep rest’ or nervous system reset. vague remembrance that you could allows us to escape or combat a real or It’s anything that for a decent period of once answer ‘yes’ to many of these time, pulls you out of your head and imagined threat. questions – know that it is within your deeply restores your nervous system by grasp at any time. Our body immediately directs its energy grounding you in your body. A long, to processes that will facilitate a quick relaxing massage, a hiking trip, a yoga Is it easier when our load is lighter? Of exit or successful battle. Blood is directed retreat or a lazy day at the beach. course. However, there are so many away from our organs to the peripheral things we can do to cultivate this state muscles and limbs. The production of It’s something that many of us can of health. It’s a practice. And it’s greatly hormones and digestive juices takes a easily comprehend on an intellectual interconnected with a well-functioning back seat and the primitive hind brain level, but routinely forget the powerful nervous system. which allows for reactive thinking and experience of – myself included! quicker reflexes, takes over. What does a healthy nervous And after spending several days system look like? relaxing in hot mineral springs over the All this results in a diminished capacity for growth, repair, immunity and healing; break, I realised I hadn’t truly reset my Well outside short periods of acute for digestion and nutrient absorption; for nervous system or had any resemblance stress, we’re uplifted rather than fertility, libido and reproductive health; of deep rest, in years. (Such is life, in depressed, calm rather than and for any capacity to think and one’s child-bearing season!) overwhelmed and anxious, we have communicate clearly, hence why energy to spare, our digestion is in check expressions of road rage are often one- I’d also underestimated the incredibly transformative effect it would have on and we’re thinking clearly. We’re word expletives and hand gestures! every aspect of my health, which productive, motivated and regularly relaxed and happy! In days gone by, the threat was most proceeded to flow into every area of my likely a wild animal. In modern times, it life. Thus, inspiring our first theme for How can we support the nervous could be an angry neighbour or your 2021: feeling good. system? child pouring milk over the dog. Or even the very thought of your angry neighbour. Over the next six weeks, we’ll be Remember, the detrimental effects of exploring all sorts of fun and enjoyable Well, let’s firstly acknowledge the the stress response occur, even when ways to radically improve our health, things that are most toxic to a wellmood and mindset and generally help us the threat is imaginary. functioning nervous system. Chronic, to feel great. unmanaged stress; negative thinking patterns and emotional states; poor diet Many of us have adapted to rushing or sleep patterns; sedentary lifestyle. No around, spending the majority of our surprises, there. That same list applies time in this state of sympathetic dominance. The good news for anyone yearning to feel better and especially for those who may be doubtful about whether they can achieve their substantial health goals this year, is that it needn’t necessarily involve eating better or working out at the gym more often (although granted, these would help)!

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Iris Foundation receives a $2,000 boost A $2,000 boost from Greater Bank’s community funding program will help Wyong’s Iris Foundation in its work in the field of suicide prevention on the Central Coast. The Foundation won the November round of the program and will use the money to cover essential operational costs, including the upgrade of its digital and IT equipment, after a busy year running its inschools program. The Iris Foundation works to reduce the risk of suicide within the Central Coast community by facilitating and supporting

awareness campaigns, programs and partnerships that enhance connectedness and well being. The demand for its school based resilience programs and workshops has increased five fold this year as a result of COVID, with staff and volunteers working tirelessly to meet the increased demand. Iris Foundation Executive Officer, Sue Liptrott, said the Greater Central Coast funding will support the essential work that goes on behind the scenes to broaden the Foundation’s positive impact. “We put as much time, energy

and money as we possibly can towards providing mental health support to those who need it most,” she said. “This means that much needed upgrades to our software and equipment often get neglected. “We are extremely grateful to Greater Bank for this funding which will enable us to work more efficiently to support local mental health, especially amongst our young people.” Source: Press release, Dec 1 Glen Hawke, Karris Communications

Couple reunited after being forced to live apart A couple married for 63 years but forced to live apart for the past 12 months, have finally reunited. With a progressive disorder affecting his balance and movement, John Schulz and his wife Thelma made the painful decision for him to go into an aged care facility, a move that turned their lives upside down. The couple held little hope of finding their way out of the heartbreak but are now back together and living at Glengara Care apartments at Tumbi

Umbi. Overturning the traditional nursing home style of aged care, Glengara Care is suitable for couples, even if one partner does not require aged care. RetireAustralia Chief Executive Officer, Dr Brett Robinson, said Glengara Care was a game changing alternative to aged care on the Central Coast, providing the private support that people needed to continue living a meaningful life. “Couples such as the Shulz’s can continue to be together, living life on their own terms in beautiful surroundings.’’

Since moving into Glengara Care in October, it has been a revelation for the Schulz’s and has brought to an end a very difficult time in their lives. The couple say that it is hard to overstate the importance of life’s simple joys such as holding hands and exchanging smiles. Now preparing to celebrate 64 years of marriage, Mrs Schulz said that their new life was the best anniversary gift that they could have hoped for. Source: Press release, Dec 3 Darren Grant, Pitch PR

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Submission period to Inquiry into rural and regional health services extended The time for submissions to the Parliamentary Inquiry into rural and regional health services, including the Central Coast, has been extended to Friday, January 15. Shadow Minister for Central Coast, Wyong MP David Harris, said it was a great opportunity to raise concerns about the provision of health services locally. “We know there are concerns about maternity and cardiology services already and this Inquiry will give residents the chance to outline those and other areas of concern,” he said. “Our hospitals at Wyong and

Gosford are stretched to the limit with staffing and pressure from population growth.” Shadow Minister for Health, Ryan Park, said the extension of time ensured that people had the time they needed to share their experiences ahead of public hearings in 2021. He said this Inquiry was so important to create equality between healthcare services in metropolitan areas and cities compared to rural and regional NSW. Topics to be considered in the Inquiry include: health outcomes for rural, regional and remote NSW; the access and availability of services; planning systems; capital and recurrent health expenditure;

and, staffing challenges and allocations. “This process is about hearing from patients, doctors, nurses, healthcare workers, parents, friends and communities, and it’s vital that everyone who has a story is given the opportunity to share it,” said Shadow Minister for Rural Health, Kate Washington. “I encourage everyone who wants to see improved local healthcare services to make a submission and have their voice heard. “There is nothing more powerful than a community coming together to fight for change,” Washington said. Sue Murray

Local resident in hotel quarantine A Central Coast resident returning from overseas has tested positive for COVID-19 while in hotel quarantine in Sydney. The resident has been in isolation in hotel quarantine since arriving in Australia. Health staff are undertaking daily wellness checks and they will be released from isolation once health staff confirm that the infection has cleared.

While this case does not present any ongoing risk to the community, people are reminded to monitor their health. If you experience any symptoms, no matter how mild, please come forward for testing immediately, then isolate until you receive a negative result. Testing is quick, free, and easy.

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College has new murals Junior school students at Warnervale’s MacKillop Catholic College will return to school to find a colourful surprise in the form of some new murals. The captivating artworks were painted by senior school students involved in JUMP (Josephite’s Undertaking Mission Projects) and feature two prominent themes, outer space and butterflies. The murals were completed in the final week of school and have transformed the Year 3 bathrooms into a vibrant and thought provoking amenities. A spokesperson for the school said the murals were a big hit with staff and junior students fortunate enough to catch a sneak peek before the summer break, with the staff and JUMP artists now eagerly anticipating the wider school community’s reaction to the project. Dilon Luke

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Students awarded portrait prizes The artistic talents of students from Lake Munmorah’s St Brigid’s Catholic College were on full display over the beginning of the new year, with several students participating in the 2020/21 Gosford Junior Portrait Prize.

Tim Braham announcing the winners of About Face 2020/21

Open to locals aged 5-18, the About Face Portrait Prize is an opportunity for budding artists to demonstrate their talent by drawing a portrait of someone they know who is special to them.

Presented in partnership by the Gosford Regional Gallery, The Jocelyn Maughan Art Foundation and Star 104.5, this year’s prize attracted 66 entries, and was once again judged by Patonga’s Jocelyn Maughan. Entries were broken down into four age categories, with St Brigid’s students scoring five of the 18 awards in this year’s prize. Awardees were Blake Sheehan, Highly Commended 12-15; Emily Henderson, third 12-15; Abbey Hughes, second 12-15; Emily Moore, third 16-

18; and Erin Marini, second 1618. Gallery Team Leader, Tim Braham, said the calibre of entries this year was excellent and congratulated all artists involved in About Face 2020/21. “Congratulations to all of the young people who entered. “The quality of this year’s entries was fantastic, and the gallery is really thrilled to have had this exhibition on.” About Face 2020/21 ran from December 19 to January 10. Dilon Luke

Wyong school to participate in the Australian Seeds in Space program Wyong Christian Community School (WCCS) has been selected to take part in an Australian first science experiment. The school is one of just 150 schools nationwide to be selected to take part in the ‘What’ll Happen to the Wattle?’ program, which is an inaugural project of the Australian Seeds in Space program.

Initiated by the One Giant Leap Australia Foundation, with support from the Australian and Japanese Space Agencies, the program aims to investigate the possible effects of space travel on plant seeds, with participating schools set to receive a batch of wattle seeds that have spent six months aboard the International Space Station. Schools will also receive a

batch of regular wattle seeds, grown from the same seed lot as their space faring counterparts, with schools tasked with growing the seeds and recording the differences over the next one to three years, with commencement to coincide with National Science Week 2021. As one of the school’s chosen to take part, WCCS will be responsible for recording their

wattle trees’ data on the soon to be released ‘What’ll Happen to the Wattle?’ App and will also be featured in a special map outlining where all of Australia’s ‘Space Wattle Trees’ are located. Gorokan Public School has also been selected to take part in the project. Dilon Luke

Wyong Christian Community School will soon have its very own space wattle

New infrastructure traineeship available for Year 12 school leavers The NSW Department of Education has announced a new two-year infrastructure traineeship that will provide Year 12 school leavers with immediate employment opportunities, giving them well rounded experience in the infrastructure sector. Applications for the two-year NSW Government program are now open, and more than 100

school leavers will be offered these traineeships in infrastructure based office roles commencing in February 2021. The new traineeship is a collaboration between NSW Government infrastructure agencies and approved industry partners. The NSW Government is committed to kickstarting economic recovery and this traineeship will create

employment opportunities for youth who are disproportionality impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. With over 40,500 Year 12 students graduating from NSW public schools this year in a COVID-19 environment, with less jobs and a high risk of long-term unemployment, the traineeship will provide graduates with infrastructure experience, which will assist with economic recovery post

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COVID-19 and provide employment and training opportunities for school leavers. Trainees will study one to two days per week towards a nationally accredited VET course, and on completion, go into full time employment or further education. Training Services NSW has committed to funding the cost of the Certificate III and IV training and other mandatory

training such as First Aid and White Card for all trainees. Over the two-year program, trainees will rotate between government agencies, contractors and consultant organisations to provide trainees with valuable exposure to the broader industry, which will show them the important role of each party in the successful delivery of our public infrastructure. Trainees will come from a

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Razorbacks raise thousands after tragic loss RUGBY UNION Ourimbah’s Razorbacks Rugby Club has raised $2,000 for the family of Viliami Junior MuruTeutau, following the promising young player’s untimely death. The 20-year-old New Zealand national was one of two people that died in a car crash at Henderson, Auckland, in the early hours of Boxing Day, leaving behind his partner and 1-year-old daughter. Muru-Teutau was a former NZ Maori Under 18’s player and came to Australia. He joined the Razorbacks in 2019 and quickly established himself as a star on the rise before returning to NZ to be

with his family at the beginning of 2020. Razorbacks’ First Grade Coach, Matthew Hopkins, described Muru-Teutau as one of the most naturally gifted players he’d ever encountered and said the close-knit club community was devastated with the loss. “Vili came to the Razorbacks via a family connection and from his debut he just set the world on fire. “There was no denying that he was destined for big things and he was easily one of the best players I’d ever seen. “He was also just an incredibly humble person who would do anything to help the club succeed, whether it was

jumping into the canteen to help out, or putting the team on his back to get us over the line, he was truly exceptional,” Hopkins said. According to Club President, Clint Guyatt, the funds were raised by club members, friends and supporters, with it hoped that the donation will help ease the financial burden on Muru-Teutau’s family. Guyatt said the Razorbacks would also be looking at other ways they could honour MuruTeutau, as well as additional fundraising activities to support his family, with the club’s upcoming trial game against Drummond RFC to include a fundraiser. Dilon Luke

Viliami Junior Muru-Teutau

Mariners’ international signings are out of quarantine FOOTBALL The Mariners’ three visa signings have all finished their hotel quarantine periods and are now training with the squad in the lead up to the club’s clash with the Western Sydney Wanderers. Stefan Jankovic, Marcos Urena and Michal Janota all finished their mandatory 14day period of quarantine and will now work with Mariners’ staff to get up to speed with their new teammates. Mariners’ Head Coach, Alen

Stajcic, said it was great to have the players out of quarantine and now training with the team. “We are glad to have these three on the training paddock now, and now we can begin bringing them up to speed with how we play and working on their match fitness too,” Stajcic said. “I know they too are happy to be out and about now and have spent some time getting used to the Central Coast around their training commitments. “They all bring different

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World Cup goal scorer joins Mariners FOOTBALL Costa Rican World Cup goal scorer, Marcos Urena, has joined the Central Coast Mariners for the A-League 20/21 season. The 30-year-old most recently appeared for South Korea’s Gwangju FC, and will bring with him a swathe of

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Records tumble at Mingara Athletics

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ATHLETICS Track and field is underway in 2021 on the Central Coast with Mingara Athletics Club holding its first two event days of the year. The first Race Night was held on Tuesday, 5th January and resulted in eight new club records from the Women’s Under 10’s all the way up to the

Men’s 60-69 years. Despite a streak of bad weather preceding the event, over 44 athletes competed in the 60m, 200m, 800m and 3000m races. Ruby Clegg, Tahlia Goy, Liam Coles and John Wall set records set in the 60m, while Ashley Pernecker and Mike Randall posted new records in the 800m.

Mike Randall and Margaret Beardslee also set new records in the 3000m. On Saturday, 9th January, the club met again for their Summer competition, with events in these same races, as well as the Javelin, Discuss and Long Jump. The sun came out, testing the resolve of the athletes with high levels of humidity, but that

didn’t stop more club records falling. Super sprinter Jay Clarke ran the fastest 60m dash with 8.07 seconds in heat two, and also won the Male Discuss 1kg throw with 30.84m. Behind Jay in each event was Brian Sharpe who, at age of 90, ran the 60m in 18.84 seconds, threw his 400g javelin 10.87m and his 1kg discuss 11.66m.

For the Discuss, Brian set a new club record in the Men’s 90+ age group. Masters thrower Vicki Townsend also won both the Javelin with 20.50m (500g) and Discuss with 25.48m (1kg) in the Women’s events. New club records also went to Patrick Spedding in the Men’s 50 years long jump with 4.44m, Margaret Beardslee with a

3:19.48 in the Women’s 60 years 800m, and Elana Withnall who recorded 5.18m in the Women’s Open Long Jump. After this strong start to athletics in 2021, Mingara will now take a couple of weeks to prepare for their next track meet on Saturday, 23rd January at 9 am. Haakon Barry

Women In Football Tournament to be held at Tuggerah FOOTBALL Some of the nation’s best and brightest female footballers will soon descend on the Central Coast, with Women In Football (WIF) announcing a new end of season competition coming to Tuggerah. The Women In Football Tournament is set to take place

at the Central Coast Regional Sporting Complex in September and will see 16 teams go head to head in a knockout style contest for the ‘Waltzing Trophy’. The ‘Waltzing Trophy’ is in reference to the 1975 women’s team that placed third in the inaugural Asian Cup for women that has not yet been recognised as an Australian team, despite competing as Australia against

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other nations. Lower-placed teams from the group stage will also have a shot at glory, in the parallel knockout stage for the Pat O’Connor Trophy, named after the captain of the team, with the overarching theme of the tournament to be a celebration of women in football and all that they contribute to the game. The two day tournament will

also involve the WIF Awards which will be given in three categories: Volunteer, Media and Emerging Leader. “These categories have been selected because volunteers are the backbone of grassroots clubs, as well as professional clubs. “Without them, the game wouldn’t survive, and this award is to help recognise the efforts of the hundreds of

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thousands of individuals who make sure that clubs, teams and matches tick-over weekin, week-out,” a WIF spokesperson said. “The media award is to encourage more and improved media on women’s football, whether that be in the mainstream or non-traditional media and regardless of whether it’s print or broadcast. “It can be awarded to an

individual or a group. “The Emerging Leader award is to encourage younger people to step-up and help show the way for others in achieving a better gender balance in the committees and boardrooms of football in Australia, as well as in coaching, refereeing, media, administration and management.” Dilon Luke

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Colts finish second in NSW Country Cricket Carnival

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CRICKET The Central Coast Colts ended their McDonalds Country Cricket NSW Carnival in Tamworth with a hard-fought win over North Coastal on Wednesday (Jan 6). Winning the toss for the third time, the Colts invited North Coastal into bat and Terrigal Matcham’s Nick Toohey got the team off to a great start with two early wickets. North Coastal managed to find some momentum making it to 4/134 before being undone

by the Coast’s spin bowling duo of captain Harrison Townsend of Wyong and Karan Katli of Warnervale. The pair combined to take 5/60 from their 20 overs to see North Coastal dismissed for 168. For the third consecutive day the Central Coast lost an early wicket with Warnervale’s Ben Sammut going for only 5 runs. However, Narara Wyoming’s Tom Owen and Terrigal Matcham’s Austin Haba consolidated the innings with a 58 run partnership before Owen was dismissed for 23.

Tex Parry of Lisarow Ourimbah joined Haba and took the score to 89, but a flurry of wickets by North Coastal had them teetering precariously at 6/100. This became 7/124 when Rainger fell for 11 and then 8/142 when skipper Townsend was caught for 30. With the team still needing 27 runs, Nick Toohey and Warnervale’s Hunter JacksonSullivan joined forces and slowly edged there way to the total over the course of 53 balls. The victory was just reward for the side who recorded two

wins with the only loss being to Newcastle in the reduced over match. Final table: Newcastle 19, Central Coast 13, North Coastal 6, Central North 0 Separately, it was a disappointing finish for the U16 Bradman Cup side with a narrow ten run loss to North Coastal. Taking to the field first, a quick start by Lisarow Ourimbah’s Daniel Thompson (2/34) and Terrigal Matcham’s Campbell Crossfield (3/32) helped move through the North Coastal top order and had them

struggling at 7/55. However, the Central Coast were unable to finish the job, with some excellent rear guard batting from North Coastal seeing them reach a very competitive 172. Tom Noble of Lisarow Ourimbah picked up the final two wickets on his way to 3/25 with Northern Power’s Finn Newell and Brisbane Water’s Lachie Shedden also taking a wicket. In reply, the U16 top order raced to 1/56 and we’re still looking in control at 3/93.

But a lack of mid-order saw them dismantled in the 49th over for 162. Jett Mason starred for North Coastal taking 5/29 off his 10 overs. The Bradman Cup side finished the carnival with one win from their three games with North Coastal becoming the winners. Final table: North Coastal 19, Newcastle 13, Central Coast 7, Central Northern 0. Haakon Barry

Important wins for Wyong and The Entrance in Round 13 CRICKET Round 13 of Central Coast Cricket Association’s First Grade Competition is in the books with wins to Wyong and The Entrance. At Baker Park, Wyong got an important win, defeating Lisarow-Ourimbah by 28 runs. Batting first, the Roos made

160 from 68 overs, being bowled out on the last ball of the day. Callum Rainger continued his good season with 27, while brother Lachlan also made a fine 28, batting at number 10. Veteran Mitchell McBeath turned back the clock and took four wickets, while Jason Buckley and Ethan Milne also

picked up two. The Magpies struggled to get continuous partnerships and were bowled out in the 62nd over for 132. Skipper, Ryan Fenning, top scored with 43, while Kaleb Daley was the pick of the bowlers with three wickets, with Hayden Murphy and Mark Leard also claiming two.

Elsewhere, The Entrance sent a message to the rest of the competition with a resounding eight wicket win over Terrigal. Terrigal batted first and made 9-147 from 64 overs, which Lloyd Radcliffe played beautifully for his 56. The Entrance only used four bowlers with Adam Taylor taking 4-32.

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FOOTBALL A second win in three days has pushed the Central Coast Mariners to the top of the table after a clinical 2-0 win away against Macarthur FC. While the end result of 2-0 didn’t reflect the tightness of the 95 minute game, the Mariners have booked the three competition points and now sit atop the A-League ladder on 6 points with a 3-0 goal differential. Despite maintaining a dominant control over possession throughout the game, Macarthur found limited opportunities to test Mariner’s goalkeeper, Birighitti, who earned himself another clean sheet. The Mariners, on the other hand, were able to take advantage of their limited time on the ball and showed themselves to be an effective counter-attacking side, splitting open the Macarthur

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another counter-attacking opportunity deep into extra time was capitalised on by Jordan Smylie, on the end of a cross by 22 year old A-League debut Daniel Bouman running on to a forward lob down the right hand side by Lewis Miller. Bouman edged forward, forcing Macarthur goalkeeper, Federici, to commit before sweeping it across to Smylie in front of an empty goal. It is unfamiliar territory for the Mariners after a crushing wooden spoon year in 2020. The once-mighty blue and yellow have not won back-toback games since December 2017. Central Coast Mariners’ Head Coach, Alen Stajcic, believes that back-to-back wins for the Mariners have laid a good foundation for the season ahead. Speaking post-game, Stajcic told reporters that it was a win built on strength and resilience from the group. “For me personally it’s a

relief, but for the club, it’s a just reward for the hard work that’s been done behind the scenes,” he said. “There’s a lot that’s gone on here for a small club with limited resources, to come up against the Bulls with all their resources, albeit a new club, for us to fight and scrap and the resilience and heart and spirit, it just shows what a football club can do to overcome the odds. “Add into that a two-day turnaround, it’s a tremendous effort from the group. “It’s two games down, and 24 to go, and I’m really proud of the group, but it’s a long road ahead.” The win also marked backto-back clean sheets for the Mariners for the first time since early in the 2017/18 season, and Stajcic praised his young backline, and in particular, Ruon Tongyik. “Ruon for me last year struggled to play two good games in a row, he was hot and

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