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Outrigger Canoe regatta at Point Wolstoncroft

Central Coast Council decided at its February 8 meeting to formally apply to the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) for a 15 percent rate rise. See page 8

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The Makai Lakes Outrigger Canoe Club have reformed their team spirit in 2021 ahead of their inaugural regatta at Point Wolstoncroft Sport and Recreation Centre on Saturday, March 6.

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Youngsters can now enjoy Storytime in person with the Toukley and Tuggerah libraries bringing back Storytime sessions every Tuesday and Thursday. See page 17

Makai Lakes Outrigger Canoe Club team members at the Pittwater Regatta Photo: Michelle Strang

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Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Fund overlooks the Central Coast

Central Coast Labor MPs took on Premier, Gladys Berejiklian, when NSW Parliament resumed in February, demanding answers to why the region has been ignored in the Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Fund. The Labor MPs David Harris (Wyong), Yasmin Catley (Swansea), David Mehan (The Entrance) and Liesl Tesch (Gosford) say that despite the Central Coast region suffering $163.3M of economic damage in the wake of last Summer’s destructive bushfires, the region did not receive a cent from the bushfire fund. Impact assessment data and maps released by the NSW Government show that 40 buildings and 144 rural landholders were impacted by the bushfires. “Instead of distributing

Wyong MP David Harris during Question Time in State Parliament

money from the $177M Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Fund on the basis of genuine need, the Deputy Premier John Barilaro, and the Berejiklian Government, allocated the vast bulk of the funding to seats held by the

Government, while Labor seats across the Central Coast received nothing,” said Shadow Minister for Central Coast, Wyong MP David Harris. Deputy Premier, John Barilaro, who is responsible for bushfire recovery, faced a

Parliamentary Inquiry on February 8, which was originally to investigate funding allocations to councils under the Stronger Communities Program but then expanded to include the bushfire fund. It is understood that Barilaro

was asked to explain the government maps; which show the worst hit areas in terms of economic impact ($750M) from the fires are Coalitionheld seats on the South Coast; yet other areas such as the Central Coast, which also suffered extensive economic damage, did not receive any financial help. Three council areas with a total $300M economic impact, according to government data, did not receive any funding and, in contrast, another council with an estimated $16M impact, received $40M in funding. “Our communities simply got nothing,” Harris said. “The fires didn’t discriminate on the basis of politics when they roared through our communities and I’m shocked that the recovery effort does. Continued page 4

Swansea MP, Yasmin Catley, is calling for a review of the NSW Government’s “rigid” bus pass policy ... See page 33

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Northern Power Cricket Club has raised over $20,000 toward the Kelly McGrath Foundation at their annual Pink Stumps Day on Sunday, February 7 See page 40

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There has been a mixed reaction to the State Government’s response to a recent parliamentary inquiry into koalas

A large number of residents are expected to protest a proposed 10-15 percent rate increase outside Gosford Chambers at an extraordinary Central Coast Council meeting on February 3.

Chairman of the Board of Wyong Race Club Limited, John Waghorn, has refuted claims that the Club has “closed its gates...

Wallarah 2 coal mine for sale Korea Resources Corporation is planning to sell its 82.25 percent stake in the Wallarah 2 coal mine, as part of efforts to cut its debt totalling $6.1B as of the end of June 2020.

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It was reported in The Korea Economic Daily on January 6 that the government owned corporation had called for bids on a stakehold in the Wyong Areas Coal Mine Joint Venture, to comply with South Korean government instructions to offload all its overseas assets as soon as possible. “It hired law firm, Lee & Ko as the sale manager, and will receive bids until the morning of April 22, according to the company and industry sources

on January 5,” the article said. A Korea Resources official said in the article that in the sale process, SK Networks and Kyungdong might offer their shares as well. Wyong Coal Pty Limited manages the Wallarah 2 Coal Project in the Yarramalong and Dooralong valleys on behalf of the Wyong Areas Coal Joint Venture. Kores Australia Pty Ltd, a fully owned subsidiary of Korea Resources Corporation, holds an 82.25 percent share. Australian private entity Centennial Wallarah Pty Ltd has a five percent stake. Korean mine developer, Kyungdong Australia Pty Ltd represents 4.25 percent.

SK Networks Resources Australia (Wyong) Pty Ltd and SK Networks Resources Pty Ltd each hold a 4.25 percent share. The Korea Economic Daily reported that since last year, the South Korean ruling party had been seeking to ban its state run institutions, such as the power corporation, from financing foreign coal power projects. South Korea’s parliament looks set to pass new legislation to ban financing on foreign coal power projects, however, the proposed Bill has not yet passed through the parliament. The rapid transition away from fossil fuels overshadowed the outlook for global coal demand which could lead to a

drop in the Wallarah 2 coal mine’s selling price, the article said. A Korean resource industry spokesperson voiced opposition to any hasty sale of the mine, according to the article. “The Wyong mine may be difficult to sell at the right price, but given its productivity, we may need to think about how to utilise its resources directly,” the spokesperson said. Wallarah 2, with 1.2 billion tons of thermal coal, has approval for 28 years to extract up to five million tons per annum from its underground longwall mine. Its location in the main water catchment area for the Central

Coast, as well as other significant environmental factors, caused strong community opposition and there has been a concerted campaign led by the Australian Coal Alliance right through to the Land and Environment Court. The Federal Government approved the mine in 2018 but with hundreds of conditions aimed primarily at protecting the environment and water quality. Wyong MP, David Harris, said indications were that the Koreans were now wanting to remove themselves from coal mining in the longer term.

Clear skies, blue waves and scorching sunshine have accounted for the Coast’s busiest Australia Day weekend on record. See page 17

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A 1-2 win for Wellington Phoenix against Central Coast in Match Week 6 at Central Coast Stadium has reshaped the A-League table, with the Mariners falling from first place.

Dozens of disgruntled residents gathered outside Gosford Chambers ahead of Central Coast Council’s February 3 meeting, protesting a proposed rate rise of 10-15 per cent. Protesters tested Administrator Dick Persson’s patience when he bravely fronted them for a conversation before he chaired the first Council meeting of the year. Resident Marianne Hamilton, who later spoke at the Open Forum, claimed the survey which ratepayers were invited

to complete was “rigged”. “It doesn’t give you the option to say no rate rise or anything other than 10 or 15 per cent,” she said. “I feel like Council needs to be a lot more transparent; there are a lot of confidential meetings for example.” Another resident called for an answer on why Persson refers to ratepayers as“shareholders”. One woman asked “If we don’t pay our rates, what happens?” but Persson replied “You won’t win that battle”. Persson faced derogatory

signage, television crews and journalists who moved in to record every word. He admitted he may have called one person a jerk when he couldn’t get his answers out before people started baiting him, but said afterwards he failed his own standards of behaviour and was sorry for that. But the Administrator did have a couple of wins. He asked protesters who had read his interim report; only a minority put their hand up. He asked how many realised

that Wyong residents would actually on average pay $3 a week less in rates even with a 15 per cent rate increase because of the effect of rate harmonization, which would see former Gosford council residents pay on average about $7 more. Quite a few ratepayers said they hadn’t realised that. When he finished, the crowd politely applauded him. During the meeting itself, Persson said services such as libraries, pool hours and sporting field maintenance would be cut back if the

proposed rate rise does not get IPART approval. The deadline for the Council’s submission to IPART is next Monday, February 8, and the Council indicated last year that it may need an extension for the report on why such a rise is needed. “This need for a rate rise has come out of left field and IPART is aware of that and so is being accommodating,” Persson said. Merilyn Vale and Jacinta Counihan

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A lifesaving incubator will soon be online at Charmhaven’s SoCares Animal Care Facility, following a highly successful community fundraiser. See page 17

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The occasion of captain Matt Simon’s 200th game for the Central Coast Mariners has been marked with an exhilarating 3-2 win... See page 40

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$70M shortfall for essential services

Local members join calls to block PEP11

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Four Director positions and their departments have been cut from Central Coast Council as part of cost-cutting, but Administrator, Dick Persson, says an extra $70M a year is needed to continue delivering the essential services of roads, rates and rubbish at current levels. The Administrator presented his three-month progress report at Council’s meeting on Wednesday, February 3. The meeting started late as Persson spent about half an hour speaking to protesters who gathered outside the Gosford chambers and were filmed by a television crew chanting “No rate rise”.

He asked how many of them realised that with the rate harmonisation process, former Wyong residents would pay on average $3 a week less. Some of the protesters said they did not know that. Persson acknowledged the challenge in communicating to the community the need for a rate rise. “I can’t get the message to the community strong enough - this is dire,” he said. Persson said he was happy to talk to residents but warned: “If you come to me with alternatives, we won’t talk if you haven’t read my report.” The report says that cutting costs would deliver about 70 percent of the $70M per year shortfall needed for essential

services while a rate rise would deliver the rest - if the Independent Pricing and Regularity Tribunal (IPART) agreed to grant one. Persson said that other services such as libraries, pool hours and sporting field maintenance would be cut back if the proposed rate rise did not get IPART approval. Council wants a rate rise of 15 percent and its second choice is a 10 percent increase. The deadline for Council’s submission to IPART was Monday, February 8 and the Council voted on Wednesday February 8 to sent the recommendation to IPART for the 15 per cent increase. “This need for a rate rise has come out of left field and IPART

is aware of that and is being accommodating,” he said. Meanwhile, the work of reducing the number of staff at Council continues and Persson said Council was meeting its redundancy target. Four directors and their directorates – Governance; Innovation and Futures; People and Culture; and Information Management and Technology - have been cut. The number of senior staff has reduced from nine to five and the business areas that fell under these directorates have been moved elsewhere within the organisation. The governance director’s position was vacant, as was the IT position, and the director of Innovation and Futures has left.

The Human Resources department has been incorporated into Corporate Services and the Internal Ombudsman is no longer on the executive leadership team. Also, the next line of managers has been cut from 39 to 26. These positions will go as staff leave the organisation over the coming months. “People are willing to go,” Persson said. The capital works program for this financial year had been cut from $240M to $170M. Persson said the current shortfall of $70M every year was not sustainable and banks wanted evidence of a plan to reduce costs.

Central Coast Carers Retreat extends its care to wombats.

Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, showed solidarity with her Federal Labor colleagues when she joined Federal Opposition, Leader Anthony Albanese, Federal Labor MPs and concerned residents at Terrigal on February 5 to call for the cancellation of the PEP11 licence for exploration and drilling off the Coast.

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Sport

A second come back win in a row for the Mariners at Central Coast Stadium, this time against Western United, has given the side a slither of first place security. See page 40

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Opposition Leader, Anthony Albanese, discusses the PEP 11 licence with residents

Tesch said any oil spill or gas exploration tower on our horizon was a threat to beaches all along the Coast, including on the Peninsula, as well as tourism, sea life, waterway users, and the integrity of the community. “I am beyond proud to stand with Labor and Anthony

Albanese in saying no to PEP11 and no to gas exploration off the Central Coast,” she said. “I have always been passionate about activating and connecting people to our waterways and will continue to work with Labor to stand by our environment and our next generation.” With the licence up for renewal on February 12, Albanese told a crowd comprising MPs from all along the coastline, representatives of the Save Our Coast Group and Surfrider Foundation Australia, and dozens of concerned residents, that Continued page 3

Peninsula students were among those to benefit from a Back to School initiative organised by Central Coast volunteer-run charity We Care Connect. See page 34

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A Woy Woy athletics program has been ranked amongst the best in the state following its online success in engaging the community. See page 40

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Central Coast Council decided at its February 8 meeting to formally apply to the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) for a 15 percent rate rise. See page 8

The Administrator presented his three-month progress report at Council’s meeting on Wednesday, February 3. The meeting started late as Persson spent about half an hour speaking to protesters who gathered outside the Gosford chambers and were filmed by a television crew chanting “No rate rise”.

Youngsters can now enjoy Storytime in person with the Toukley and Tuggerah libraries bringing back Storytime sessions every Tuesday and Thursday. See page 17

Makai Lakes Outrigger Canoe Club team members at the Pittwater Regatta Photo: Michelle Strang

Health

Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Fund overlooks the Central Coast

Central Coast Carers Retreat extends its care to wombats. See page 33

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A second come back win in a row for the Mariners at Central Coast Stadium, this time against Western United, has given the side a slither of first place security.

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The Makai Lakes Outrigger Canoe Club have reformed their team spirit in 2021 ahead of their inaugural regatta at Point Wolstoncroft Sport and Recreation Centre on Saturday, March 6.

A lifesaving incubator will soon be online at Charmhaven’s SoCares Animal Care Facility, following a highly successful community fundraiser.

$70M shortfall for essential services Four Director positions and their departments have been cut from Central Coast Council as part of cost-cutting, but Administrator, Dick Persson, says an extra $70M a year is needed to continue delivering the essential services of roads, rates and rubbish at current levels.

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See page 3 Federal Labor Leader, Anthony Albanese with Central Coast ALP members and other protestors against oil and gas drilling

Bipartisan calls for cancellation of the PEP11 licence

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Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, says the closure will disadvantage the most vulnerable

Minister for Customer Service, Victor Dominello, was at the Australian Reptile Park on February 4 to encourage eligible Central Coast businesses to register...

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Outrigger Canoe regatta at Point Wolstoncroft

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Umina actor Samson Alston is set to star in an awardwinning Australian comedy in Sydney from February 17.

Residents have been blindsided by an announcement that Ettalong Beach’s Centrelink office will close its doors on February 12.

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Federal Labor Leader, Anthony Albanese with Central Coast ALP members and other protestors against oil and gas drilling

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Local members join calls to block PEP11

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For years flooding on the Peninsula has been a major issue, with heavy rain often seeing homes and businesses threatened as many streets go underwater.

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On a mission to break a Guinness World Record for the longest journey kitesurfing, Brian Kiss von Soly took a pit stop on the Central Coast to outwait bad weather on February 1.

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The NSW Government has granted over $270,000 for improvements to Crown Land reserves and community facilities across the Central Coast, including more than $193,000 being shared among five groups in the northern suburbs.

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The Labor MPs David Harris (Wyong), Yasmin Catley (Swansea), David Mehan (The Entrance) and Liesl Tesch (Gosford) say that despite the Central Coast region suffering $163.3M of economic damage in the wake of last Summer’s destructive bushfires, the region did not receive a cent from the bushfire fund. Impact assessment data and maps released by the NSW Government show that 40 buildings and 144 rural landholders were impacted by the bushfires. “Instead of distributing

Wyong MP David Harris during Question Time in State Parliament

Swansea MP, Yasmin Catley, is calling for a review of the NSW Government’s “rigid” bus pass policy ... See page 33

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Northern Power Cricket Club has raised over $20,000 toward the Kelly McGrath Foundation at their annual Pink Stumps Day on Sunday, February 7 See page 40

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Council decided to formally apply for a 15 percent rate rise Central Coast Council decided at its February 8 meeting to formally apply to the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) for a 15 percent rate rise. The increase, which includes an annual two percent rate peg, will be applied once and remain permanently in the rate base from the 2021-22 financial year, if it’s approved by IPART. The decision follows extensive community consultation, with well over 10,000 responses to an online survey and direct submissions received by Council. Administrator, Dick Persson, said he understood community concern and even anger about a rate rise but it was needed to repay Restricted Funds that had been spent on projects the community benefitted from. “It is by no means an easy decision at all, none of this is easy,” he said. “I have been upfront about Council’s financial situation, the reasons why and how we will turn it around and make sure it never happens again. “That plan includes a rate rise,” Persson said.

Administrator, Dick Persson, says a rate rise is necessary to get Council back in the black

“We have done everything we can to find savings. “There is no more juice in the lemon to squeeze here. “This is the last resort. “We are legally obligated to repay the Restricted Funds, which were not spent with the necessary authorisations. “With a 15 percent rate rise, Council will be able to repay $100M within 10 years by delivering modest budget surpluses. “Ten percent means we won’t be able to repay the restricted reserves and would be back in deficit by 2026-27 and that will mean there will be further

service cuts and job losses. “That is not something I want to see in this community.” Persson said there was also a very real risk that should Council not obtain a 15 percent rate increase it might impact the status of Council’s bank loans with a potential early call on those loans. “While the community consultation clearly showed the majority of respondents were against a rate rise, when presented with the three options, a 15 percent rise was more preferable than 10 percent,” he said. The 15 percent includes a

one-off 13 percent Special Variation and the annual rate peg of two percent. If approved by IPART it would mean the 13 percent would be applied from July 1, 2021, and then remain permanently in the rate base. It is not a 13 percent increase every financial year. In 2022-23 rates would go up again only by the rate peg approved by IPART. Persson said he understood the timing of the proposed rise came at a difficult time for the community. “We have a long list of actions to help this Council recover,

and this rate rise is only one part of the solution,” he said. “I understand that it has been a difficult year and that many in the community will find any rate rise difficult, however, we have crunched the numbers and even with a rate rise of 15 percent it is very likely a lot of the former Wyong ratepayers will pay less than they do now, when harmonisation is taken into account. “Looking at our neighbouring councils, Central Coast residents with a 15 percent rate rise, will still pay less than Lake Macquarie, Newcastle and Cessnock ratepayers.

“Regardless, we are here to help. “Rebates and payment plans will be possible and we have updated our Debt Recovery and Hardship Policy and that is now on public exhibition. “I want to continue the conversation with the community,” Persson said. “Please continue to provide feedback directly to Council and to IPART, which is doing its own consultation.” Council is receiving submissions up until Friday, February 26, and IPART submissions close on Monday, March 1. Council will now formally submit an application to IPART for a 15 percent Special Variation inclusive of the two percent rate peg. IPART is expected to make decisions on all Special Variation applications from NSW councils, in May. Council’s revised draft Debt Recovery and Hardship Policy as well as the Long-term Financial Plan is on public exhibition until Wednesday, March 10. Source: Media release, Feb 9 Central Coast Council

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Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Fund overlooks the Central Coast From Page 1 “Gladys Berejiklian and John Barilaro are meant to be governing for all of NSW, it’s a great shame that they only seem to be governing for their supporters and no one else. “There is no excuse for pork barrelling,” he said. “Nambucca gets a rock wall on the coast, which has nothing to do with bushfires, but we do not get a single cent,” Harris said in Parliament on February 9. During the fiery Question Time, Gosford MP, Liesl Tesch, was ejected from the Chamber

by the Speaker and suspended for 24 hours for disruptive behaviour after pressing the Premier on what Tesch says is the “bushfire grant rorting saga”. “I am so fired up. There is always Liberal bias … I was asking a question on behalf of the community and I was thrown out of Parliament,” Tesch said later. “When I see this inequity, it just makes me furious.” Harris said the Central Coast was the fifth most impacted local government area and Liesl Tesch did nothing wrong except push the Premier to

explain why the Central Coast missed out. The Entrance MP, David Mehan, said politics should never come before bushfire recovery. “The Central Coast was devastated and desperately needed funding yet our electorates missed out because of the (political) Party we support. “This is not ethical or normal behaviour,” Mehan said. The Premier Gladys Berejiklian said in Parliament that the NSW Government had invested and would continue to

invest in communities that were desperately recovering from bushfires. “I appreciate that every community wants immediate attention … for those communities that wish to apply for further funding or present their case, those opportunities are ongoing and available. “I will not understate the task ahead of us … our state has just been through four years of devastating drought, natural disaster, bushfires and COVID.” Parliamentary Secretary for Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said unprecedented bushfire recovery support for the Central

Coast had hit $25M in previous state and federal funding. “Recovery is not only an individual journey, but a wholeof-community journey and that’s why funding has been made available to families, businesses and the local council,” he said. “Council has received $200,000 for local recovery projects including the Front Yard Fridays and Buy Local campaigns so that we can rebuild not just physical infrastructure, but also community wellbeing.” Crouch said support provided to the Coast community has

included more than $500,000 in grants for bushfire-affected small businesses and primary producers; $9,000 in council rate rebates;16,695 people received disaster recovery payments totalling $20M; almost $3.4M in child payments and $1.3M in one-off grants to Central Coast Council. Applications for a further $250M of bushfire recovery support from the NSW Government are now being assessed. Sue Murray

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In surveying the community recently about a proposed rate rise, many suggested alternatives be considered. Overall an average of 10% suggested other savings or revenue options should be found. In response to feedback from the community, other revenue options are being explored. Last week at the Ordinary Council meeting I requested that Council explore the viability of introducing a visitor-based beach parking system to contribute to defraying of the costs of providing beach and tourist related reservices. The Central Coast economy relies heavily on visitors. Over 5 million people visit our region annually, with a large portion attracted to our beaches and beachside centres. The Council provides many services to this group and currently they make no direct contribution to cover these costs. Ratepayers carry this burden and in the current climate I feel it is important to explore options to collect parking fees from visitors. Any scheme that may be introduced should have a clear exemption for ratepayers. We see a lot of our popular beaches with a user pay system that protects ratepayers. We do need extra revenue and I’m looking for other revenue sources. I’ve requested a report come back to Council in midMarch scoping the administrative cost of establishing a beach parking system that provides protection to ratepayers, projected revenue stream, potential timeline for implementation and potential beaches and beachside centres impacted. Dick Persson AM Administrator, Central Coast Council

Council looks to residents to help navigate our water future

We are planning the future water needs for our region and we want you to be part of the conversation. Residents can have their say on two important water projects: The Integrated Water Resource Plan

There are many things we need to consider including climate variability and change, population growth and advances in technology, as well as more acute stresses such as drought to ensure there will be enough water for the Coast in the future. This plan will help our collaborative work with Hunter Water and the Department of Planning Industry and Environment to make sure both the Central Coast and Lower Hunter regions have water strategies that can work side by side. The drought response desalination plant The community is invited to provide feedback on proposed modifications to the existing planning approval for the intake structure for a possible drought response desalination plant. This is our insurance policy in case of unprecedented drought conditions. The existing planning approval for the intake structure will be modified from being located under the sand dunes at Budgewoi Beach, to a direct ocean intake structure off the coast between Jenny Dixon Beach, Noraville and Pelican Point Beach, Magenta. Visit yourvoiceourcoast.com for further details on each project and to Have Your Say.

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.

Household Chemical CleanOut events return

We are once again encouraging residents to clear out unwanted hazardous chemicals from around the home and correctly dispose of them for free at the next bi-annual Chemical CleanOut events. Community members can safely drop off their chemicals at Event Park, Kariong on 20-21 February, or at Long Jetty Council Depot on 27-28 February, 9am to 3.30pm. With the rise in home improvements and home clean outs in 2020, now is an ideal time to responsibly dispose of any leftover cleaning products and paints lurking around garages and sheds. Other items that can be dropped off include pesticides, gas bottles, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors and batteries, fluorescent globes and tubes as well as any unknown or unidentified chemicals. For the full list of chemicals that can be dropped off call 131 555 or visit cleanout.com.au. For more information you can also search ‘chemical cleanout’ at 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

Council’s financial situation

Council has adopted a Recovery Action Plan that will review all aspects of Council’s operations. For up-to-date information search ‘news’ at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au

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$82,725 to be shared from the Chain Valley Colliery Community Funding Program

Some of the Mannering Park Tidy Towns group (from left) Paul McCathy, Andrew Whitbourne, Ian Carr, Judy Whitbourne, Robyn and John Sauerbier at the Welcome Wall which was upgraded using previous funding from the Colliery grant

Six northern suburbs community groups will share $82,725 in the 2020 Chain Valley Colliery Community Funding Program. Gwandalan and Summerland Point Peninsula Improvement Group will receive $29,900 for

fitness equipment on Tunkuwallin Oval and Uniting Northern Lakes Neighbourhood Centre will get $8,492 towards their Let’s Get Creative art workshops. Chain Valley Bay Progress Association was granted $28,000 for a pavilion at Joshua Porter Reserve.

In Mannering Park, the Men’s Shed received $13,000 for a dust extraction unit; Tidy Towns $996 for hedging equipment and the sailing club received $2,336 for storage for the Sailability program, a sailing program for the disabled. The annual Chain Valley Colliery Community Funding

Program is the result of an initiative set up by Mannering Park Precinct Committee to contribute to surrounding communities affected by the colliery operations. Committees in Summerland Point, Gwandalan and Chain Valley Bay were also involved in establishing a Voluntary

Planning Agreement (VPA). The VPA came about after Lake Coal (now Delta Coal) was granted development consent in 2013 to extract up to 2.1 million tonnes of coal a year until December 2027. As a condition of consent, the VPA was set up that required

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Outside experts appointed to sell Council assets

Property experts from a Parramatta Council advisory committee will advise Central Coast Council on selling its under-performing assets. However, ratepayers will not know how much Council is paying the two experts. Council has declined to answer the Chronicle’s questions on payment, saying that the rates for engaging Michael Filo and Steve Rowe

are commercial-in-confidence. “It is not a fixed amount, a bonus or a percentage of sales,” the Council said in answer to those three suggestions from the Chronicle. Council also declined to address the suggestion that the appointments were “jobs for the boys” as Acting CEO, Rik Hart, had worked as CEO at Parramatta before coming to the Coast. “Mr Filo and Mr Rowe were appointed through a

government panel arrangement,” was the official Council response. “Council (is) able to engage suitable businesses through NSW Government pre-qualified panel arrangements.” In their role as property development experts, Filo and Rowe become the Coast’s Independent Advisory Group which is going to “provide advice to achieve the best result” in selling off Council’s under-performing assets.

The sale of the assets was one of a range of options that Administrator, Dick Persson, adopted late last year to improve Council’s financial position, along with staff cuts and a potential rate rise. Persson’s first decision was to hire Rik Hart as Acting CEO. He had worked with Hart at Warringah Council, hiring him as CEO in 2007, when Persson was in the role of Administrator there. In a report that was tabled at

Council’s first meeting of 2021, Filo and Rowe were described as possessing extensive experience in the public sector providing support and oversight for property, asset and development transactions. Their most recent relevant engagement has been as members on the Major Projects Advisory Committee for Parramatta City Council. Council’s terms of reference for the Coast’s committee say the pair will hold meetings and

their decisions must be unanimous. The first tranche of suites up for sale includes the Council Chambers in Gosford, land adjacent to the airport at Warnervale and land at Hue Hue Rd, Jilliby. More tranches of land will be brought forward later in the year. Merilyn Vale

A referendum on wards and number of councillors proposed If the Minister for Local Government, Shelley Hancock, doesn’t sack our current crop of councillors, then Central Coast residents will vote in the local government elections slated for September 4. If residents get to vote, they might also get to vote on whether a referendum should be held about how many councillors they want in the future. If the referendum gets up, residents will then, at the 2024 elections, only vote for a lesser number of councillors rather

than the current 15 positions. Administrator, Dick Persson, has formally resolved that we will vote at the September 2021 local government elections on reducing the number of councillor positions from 15 to nine. He is also suggesting that wards should be abolished, or as an alternative, to reduce the wards from five to three, but he is willing to ask the residents of the Central Coast for their opinion. “It is my desire to present a viable and appealing proposal at the referendum and for this reason I am proposing

community consultation regarding the ward structure,” he said. “I personally think the no ward option is best, so councillors represent the whole Coast, but I know there are other views. “I will be seeking those views through a formal consultation process before deciding on what should be included in the referendum question.” Persson adopted his Administrator’s Minute, similar to a Mayoral Minute but without a debate, at the February 3 meeting.

The cost of asking one question in a referendum at a council election amounts to $214,700 or about 10 percent of the estimated cost of running an election, which at this stage, the NSW Electoral Commission has estimated the Coast to be $2.1M. Persson admitted that he didn’t yet know how much cost would be involved in the preparation and publicity of the required explanatory material for the referendum, which the Council must ensure presents a balanced case both for and against any proposition to be put.

“I believe 15 councillors is simply too many and does not facilitate collaborative and effective decision making and that has to change,” Persson said. He said the smaller number would assist in changing the Council from a combative parliamentary style to a more collaborative and co-operative approach to its business. He would like to see the position of mayor elected by the nine. Community consultation will be undertaken in the next few months with a report due back to Council no later than mid

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April. We should know by then if the councillors are coming back or if the Minister has decided to sack them and begin an Inquiry into the Council’s problems, which led to it being incapable of paying staff. If she sacks them, the Council would probably continue to have an Administrator for another 18 months or so while the Inquiry unfolds and, if so, we won’t be voting for any councillors, let alone 15 of them, this September. Merilyn Vale

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Read my report before your protest - Persson Central Coast Administrator, Dick Persson, has urged residents to access all available information before “banging the drum” in protest over Council’s financial mitigation measures. In an exclusive interview with Central Coast Newspapers, Persson elaborated on his recently tabled 90-Day Report in the wake of a protest against a possible rate rise outside the Council Chambers prior to the February 3 meeting, during which he was berated by an angry crowd before handing down the report. “I asked the 50 or so protesters how many of them had actually read the (preliminary) 30-Day Report and it was pretty disappointing that only a third of them had done so,” he said. Persson said many protesters were surprised to learn that a 15 percent rate rise would see residents of the former Wyong Shire Council area actually paying around $3 less per week, following harmonisation with Gosford rates.

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“The 30-Day Report is fairly easy to read,” he said. “It was put out as an interim report. “The three-month report brings the community up to date with where we’re at, but as it turns out, not much has changed.” Persson said he had attempted to explain in “plain English” what went wrong and who is responsible for Council’s financial crisis, and that was largely the former CEO and Chief Financial Officer

and Councillors. Persson said that while Council had an accumulated debt of $565M, it was important to note that when the former Gosford and Wyong councils merged, they already had a debt of $314M between them, largely due to inappropriate access of restricted funds. “The debt is not good but it’s not the problem,” he said. “As an enterprise, we lost $89M last year and this year we are on track to lose $114M.

“But $45M of that will be one-off payments as (about 300) staff members leave the organisation, so that leaves (a loss of) about $70M in ongoing terms. “We need to have a surplus to repay debt and (initiate) new projects, so we have to find $70M plus another $10M for surplus. “If we do nothing, then that $70M will get bigger as wages are growing faster than rates and that is not sustainable.” Persson said that without the

estimated $26M from a 15 percent rate rise (yet to be approved by IPART), the damage to the organisation would be “irreparable”. “Well intending community advocates don’t necessarily have that appreciation,” he said. “At the time of the merger, Wyong rates were higher than Gosford’s and the government said we couldn’t alter that for three years,” he said. “So even with no increase, Gosford’s rates would be going up (as rates are harmonised).” With a 15 percent rate rise, Gosford rates would rise an average of $8 per week. “I know this is tough for some in Gosford and we will do everything we can to soften the blow,” he said. Persson reiterated that the financial situation was not caused by the merger, which he said was a “peripheral factor”. He said changes to water and sewerage charges mandated by IPART took about $40M off the revenue line and Council had failed to harvest savings opportunities

presented by the merger. The proposed sale of Council assets would help alleviate the debt he said, but it would be no fire sale. “We won’t sell something for less than its value,” Persson said. “If the market’s not right for that asset we will not take a lower price.” He said the establishment of an independent committee to advise on asset sales was important. With Gosford Chambers and surrounding Council owned assets high on the prospective sales list, Persson said he was willing to hear people make a case for retaining particular assets, and that he had already taken off the list assets earmarked for social housing in The Entrance and another site intended for a community centre. There is a limit to how much could be taken off the table though, he said. He said it was hoped that $40M to $50M could be raised through asset sales over the next few years.

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Ausgrid job cutting blamed for delays to power restoration

Electrical Trades Union (ETU) delegates are calling on Ausgrid to stop cutting jobs, with now fewer than 100 people employed at the sole remaining regional depot at Ourimbah. They say that the electricity company has axed more than 200 positions in the region since 2014. Secretary of ETU NSW & ACT, Justin Page, slammed Ausgrid’s announcement before Christmas that the company

intended to cut a further 500 positions state wide by 2022, bringing the total number of job losses since 2015 to 2,500. “The massive decline in staffing has seen increased blackouts and longer waits for power to be restored,” Page said. “More than 1,800 Central Coast households lost power on the morning of Tuesday, February 9, leaving families struggling to get to school and work.”

Page said that job security was the core issue in enterprise bargaining negotiations currently underway between Ausgrid and the ETU, which represents more than 1,700 employees at the power company. He said an ETU survey had found that more than 80 percent of Ausgrid workers were prepared to take industrial action to protect jobs, with job cuts leaving the company, in some cases, unable to restore

power to customers for weeks or months. “These savage job cuts have had a severe impact on the workers affected and their families, with many suffering financial and mental health hardship,” he said. “Communities across the Central Coast have also been hit hard, especially in the summer of 2019-20, when extreme weather destroyed swathes of the local electricity network, leaving many homes

without power. “Due to years of deep job cuts, Ausgrid was unable to deal with the crisis and had to call in power workers from Energex in Queensland and from other NSW companies to restore power and rebuild the Central Coast network. “That experience should have been the wake-up call the company needed to change course but unfortunately Ausgrid plans to axe 500 more jobs statewide, on top of 2,000

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Helicopters, planes, vehicles and drones to inspect powerlines Residents in the north of the region might notice helicopters, planes, vehicles and drones around the area between now and June 7 looking for bushfire hazards. They are part of Ausgrid’s Bushfire Risk Management Strategy which will see the electricity provider working with the NSW Rural Fire Service, Central Coast Council and community groups to inspect powerlines, poles and other equipment in bushfireprone areas. The helicopter crews use radar imaging equipment and high resolution photography to identify potential bushfire hazards. The radar sends and records 300,000 pulses every second to create a three-dimensional representation of the network and is capable of identifying branch heights with an

accuracy of within two centimetres. Aerial patrols will be flying in the area until June 7. Crews will be in the air from about 8.30am to 4pm (weather permitting). The helicopters fly between 18kmh and 55kmh, 500ft to 1,000ft from the ground and the planes fly 1,400ft to 1,700ft above ground level and reach speeds of 180kmh to 210kmh. Ausgrid says the helicopters and drones need to fly low at times, and this may startle livestock in rural areas. The company suggests property owners may want to consider securing livestock during the patrols. “Every endeavour will be made to stick to the flight schedule, however, due to factors out of our control such as adverse weather conditions it may change slightly,” Ausgrid’s website says.

“Drones allow us to get a clearer image of our poles. “Drone cameras will be focused on the pole tops, so no pictures of the general public will be taken. “The drones travel no higher than 115ft from ground level and travel at speeds between 5kmh and 20kmh. Suburbs which might notice air action between now and March 30 include: Alison, Bateau Bay, Berkeley Vale, Chittaway Bay, Chittaway Point, Fountaindale, Glenning Valley, Jilliby, Kangy Angy, Killarney Vale, Long Jetty, Mardi, Ourimbah, Palm Grove, Palmdale, Rocky Point, Shelly Beach, Tacoma, Tacoma South, Tuggerah, Tuoggerawong, Tumbi Umbi, Wadalba, Watanobbi, Wyong and Wyong Creek. Source: Ausgrid website, Feb 13

Three year foreshore protection and revegetation work in Wyee Bay funded Foreshore protection and revegetation work in Wyee Bay on Lake Macquarie will start in July. The work will include rehabilitation of the saltmarsh and Swamp Oak floodplain as well as weed control, exclusion fencing and revegetation. Funding for the three-year project was announced by NSW Local Government Minister, Shelley Hancock, when she visited Lake Macquarie early in February. The Wyee Bay works are expected to cost $158,000, with a 50/50 contribution from Lake Macquarie Council and the NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment. It is among several projects being undertaken by Council to

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EPA to accept public consultation over Vales Point licence renewal The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has agreed to public consultation before determining whether to let Vales Point Power Station extend its Environment Protection Licence for another five years. A spokesperson for the EPA said that it would seek public submissions on the proposal from Delta Electricity to extend its current exemption for Vales Point from a specific category for emissions standards. Delta lodged its application in December, requesting that Vales Point continue to be exempt from the Group 5 nitrogen oxides emission limits (800 mg/m3) set out in the Clean Air Regulation and instead to continue to operate in Group 2 at the higher emissions limit (1500 mg/m3) approved by the EPA. The current exemption expires on January 1, 2022 and Delta wants another five-year extension. “The EPA believes public feedback is of benefit although

consultation is not required under the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997,” the spokesperson said. “The process for public exhibition and submissions is being organised now and will be notified soon.” The EPA came under pressure from the community, the Nature Conservation Council (NCC) and local environmental group, Future Sooner, to let the public,

health professionals and environmental groups have their say. “This is a great outcome for the community and we are very keen to engage constructively and help residents participate in the consultation process so that they get the results they deserve,” said NCC Chief Executive, Chris Gambian. “For 10 years, the EPA has exempted Vales Point Power

Station from the Clean Air Regulation, allowing it to emit nitrogen dioxide at twice the rate of other facilities,” he said. “The company has applied for another five-year exemption but the community has had enough. “People want Vales Point to clean up its act so they, and their kids, can breathe easy. “Local residents should not be forced to pay for coal-fired

power with their health, especially when the owners of the power station can clearly afford to make their facility safer from emissions. “Vales Point could install nitrogen dioxide burners for $33M and operate them for $2.5M a year, which is peanuts for a company that last year made $141M profit before tax,” Gambian said, making reference to the Nitrogen

Oxides Pollution Reduction Study prepared by Jacobs Group and released under the Government Information (Public Access) Act. Spokesman for Future Sooner, Will Belford, applauded the EPA for listening to the community and being prepared to take a fresh approach to protecting the environment and the health of local residents. “Over the past decade, the EPA has just rubber stamped Delta’s applications on the basis that they haven’t altered from the original, but things have changed a lot in those 10 years,” he said. “That the EPA is now going to take a closer look at the application and consult with the community is very encouraging. “Future Sooner looks forward to participating in the EPA’s public consultation process and to seeing the proposed timetable for community participation,” Belford said. Sue Murray

Turbine upgrade to be self funded by Delta Electricity Delta Electricity has withdrawn its application for federal government funding for a turbine upgrade at its Vales Point Power Station. Delta initially submitted an expression of interest for efficiency related projects under the Underwriting New Generation Investments (UNGI) Program in early 2019. It was announced in 2020

that Vales Point was shortlisted in the UNGI Program to receive $8.7M of public money for a turbine upgrade aimed at improving efficiency and reliability of power delivery as well as significantly reducing carbon dioxide emissions. Despite funding being identified in the Federal Budget in October 2020, a formal grant application and evaluation was still required with a decision expected early in 2021.

The Federal Budget included $134.7M over four years for a range of electricity infrastructure projects aimed at improving affordability and reliability, and Vales Point was one project to be fast tracked. Delta has now advised the Federal Government that it would not be submitting a funding application for the proposed efficiency upgrade to the Vales Point turbines. Managing Director, Greg

Everett, confirmed that while the turbine upgrade project was scheduled for late 2022, contracts needed to be placed now given the size and complexity of the project. “Unfortunately, the timing of the UNGI funding application process and the placement of contracts do not align,” Everett said. “Given the forward market outlook, the nominal closure of Vales Point in 2029 and

proposed changes to electricity industry policy settings, the project is not economically viable without certainty around the UNGI funding. “Despite misinformation put forward by anti-coal groups, the upgrade to one of the Vales Point turbines had the potential to bring additional dispatchable generation into the grid while significantly reducing carbon dioxide emission,” he said. “This project was about

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Unprecedented 4,100 private submissions received by IPART IPART Acting Chair, Deborah Cope, has assured residents that every one of the thousands of submissions received regarding Central Coast Council’s proposed rate rise will be taken into consideration before the regulator makes its decision. The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal had received an unprecedented 4,100 private submissions, in addition to Council’s official request for a variation to allow for a 15 percent rate increase from next year, at the time of going to press. Cope said all submissions would be scrutinised before a decision is handed down in May. “We recognise this is a really tough time for ratepayers as well as for councils and we have to get the balance right,” Cope said. “It is important that councils have the funds necessary to provide services, but it also

important that (rises) are not more than what is necessary. “We welcome submissions from people on whether or not they think the application (for a rate rise variation) is reasonable or not. “Submissions are an integral part of what we do and we will review them all; they will feed into our deliberations.” Cope said the tribunal looked at four major areas when determining variation requests: Are people aware of what has been proposed?; Is it affordable?; Is there a demonstrated need for the money?; and, Has Council done the work to determine if there are other ways of saving money or possible revenue streams so rates don’t have to go up? “We want to be sure that people know what is proposed and we want to know if the proposal is affordable. “Submissions often provide important information here,” she said. A refusal of Council’s proposed rate rise variation

would not be unprecedented. In 2018, IPART refused a request for a rate rise variation on the region’s water rates, with (then) CEO, Gary Murphy, saying at the time that it would make a significant hole in Council’s budget. “When it comes to water rates, the Council puts together a proposal telling us what costs have been and what rates should be,” Cope said. “We look at the efficiency of those costs and expect councils to have done the work in a prudent and efficient way to provide the lowest costs possible. In 2018, Cope said the tribunal did not find that sufficient work had gone into justifying the costs to make it reasonable to expect ratepayers to pay them. With regard to Council’s submission on the proposed 15 percent rate rise, Cope said Council had reported on its initial and amended surveys made available to residents. “Based on that (amended) survey, 72 percent of

respondents said they favoured no rise,” she said. “And half of those gave as their reason the mismanagement of Council.” On the subject of rates harmonisation, which could see former Wyong residents pay three percent less than at present, and former Gosford residents pay as much as 30 percent more, Cope said that was a matter for Council to resolve. “We are aware of the (rate) differentiation and we are also aware that some former Wyong ratepayers are upset at having paid higher rates for some time,” she said. “But we set the percentage of how much the bucket can go up and then Council must go through the process with the community to find the right blend of rates across different areas and categories.” IPART will accept submissions on the proposed rate rise until March 7 and will hand down its determination in May. IPART Acting chair, Deborah Cope Terry Collins

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Bi-partisan opposition to renewal of PEP11 permit Thousands of Central Coast residents are anxiously awaiting a decision on the renewal of the PEP11 permit for oil and gas drilling five kilometres off the coastline. The permit came up for renewal on February 12, with a decision still unlikely to be made this week by the Joint Authority on whether to renew the licence or cancel it. The final decision on the permit’s fate will be made by NSW Deputy Premier, John Barilaro, and Federal Resources Minister, Keith Pitt. Barilaro indicated on February 15 that he would make his recommendation “sometime this week” and is expected to recommend refusal of the extension of the licence. Pitt will make his decision after receiving Barilaro’s recommendation and considering “all relevant information”, including advice from the National Offshore Petroleum Titles Administrator (NOPTA). Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, has urged Barilaro to make his formal recommendation, with the existing permit set to continue under the provisions of the Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006 until a decision is made. After refusing to take a formal stance on the issue for months,

Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese talks to residents about PEP11 on February 5

Wicks announced on February 5 that she would not support renewal of the permit. “My view on the PEP11 permit remains concrete,” she added on February 12. “I will not support anything that could harm our waterways and precious marine life. “I have been advised that there is currently no deadline for this decision to be delivered; however, given how significant this decision is to the Central Coast community, I would prefer the decision was made as soon as possible. “Regardless of the NSW Government’s formal decision, I will be advocating for the Commonwealth to say no to the decision to extend the PEP11 permit.

“I have been assured by the Federal Minister that he will give this proposal the detailed consideration it deserves.” The Federal Labor Party has made its opposition to renewal of the lease well know, with Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese visiting the Coast on February 5 to reaffirm the party’s position. Flanked by Federal MPs Emma McBride (Dobell) and Pat Conroy (Shortland), Albanese told environmental activists and residents that drilling would be a “disaster”, even if all things went well, and “possibly catastrophic”. With indications that licence holders of the PEP11 permit are already making plans for exploration, unease is still

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widespread. When asked why $9M had been raised by the company even though the decision to extend the licence is still pending, BPH Energy CEO, David Breeze, said he was “certainly committed to continue with the project”. Surfrider Foundation Australia said it “holds grave concerns” that the permit will be renewed. “The joint venture companies currently holding the exploration permit continue to move forward with their plans to drill off the coast, despite the PEP11 permit lapsing on February 12,” Surfrider Foundation Chair, Sean Doherty, said. “What do these gas companies know that the

community doesn’t?” Doherty said the NSW State Government and every Federal MP with an electorate adjacent to PEP11 have formally opposed the development of offshore oil and gas rigs. “No fossil fuel development in Australia has been so broadly opposed by all sides of politics,” he said. Petroleum Exploration Permit 11 extends between Newcastle in the north and Manly in the south and covers 4,500 square kilometres. “There is nobody on this coast who wants PEP11 to go ahead; not a soul,” Doherty said. “The east coast is currently free from offshore gas rigs, and to open up an oil and gas field off the coast … is one of the craziest ideas you could ever dream up. “That coast is home to millions of people. “It’s a huge economic driver for tourism and is in a remarkably pristine ecological state. “Meanwhile the rest of Australia produces three times the gas we use domestically. “Why put gas rigs off the coast (from) Sydney (to) Newcastle when we don’t even need them?” Save our Coast (SOC) has been leading the campaign for a number of years to stop seismic testing and drilling off

the most populated coastline in NSW, which is also a major whale migratory route. “Tens of thousands of people from the Central Coast and beyond have joined actions, signed petitions and contacted their local MPs,” SOC representative, Tim Heffernan, said on February 5. “We are opposed to the project because the risk to our precious marine environment, tourism sector and coastal lifestyle far outweighs any benefits, especially in a time when the entire world is moving away from fossil fuels and transitioning toward renewables.” Surfers For Climate is also opposing renewal. “We do not want gas drilling in our backyard,” said spokesperson, Belinda Baggs. “We no longer want polluting fossil fuels destroying our climate and industries threatening our environment. “Locals have drawn a line in the sand and we hope that the state and federal decision makers are listening.” Parliamentary Secretary for Central Coast, Adam Crouch, has also re-affirmed his opposition to renewing the permit. “I have publicly opposed PEP11 since 2017 and will continue to do so for as long as it takes,” Crouch said.

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The letters in the Chronicle are full of finger pointing about the predicament of the Council and many suggestions as to who should pay for the financial debacle, other than ratepayers. However, who elected into the office the councillors who have brought this to pass, except the ratepayers? They knew who they were voting for and they knew the record of all the candidates, so the truism that you get the government you deserve plays out as expected. Of course, every effort should be made to bring to book those, apart from councillors, who

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FORUM contributed to the catastrophe, the NSW Audit Office, the Council auditors, the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Financial Officer and other suspects, but in the end, it is the electors who have only themselves to blame. Nevertheless, it is hard on us who voted for none of the current crop of councillors that we have to bear the folly of the majority. Perhaps it would be fair if only the supporters of those they elected should pay the cost, but that doesn’t seem practical. At the very least, one might

expect every councillor who helped himself to the maximum remuneration legally permitted should return those ill-gotten gains to the Council account, starting with our full-time paid mayor. Not very astonishingly, however, our councillors are busy maintaining that they did nothing wrong and, in fact, should be welcomed back as our Council, as soon as the Administrator has cleaned up the mess they created. It is to be hoped that the Minister extends the Administrator’s tenure to September and bars any existing councillor from running again.

In those dim distant days of the previous Administrator, there was much talk of electing a council on ideas and abilities, but instead we had the same old Party hacks elected by the donkey vote, without any consideration of their abilities to run a multi-million-dollar organisation. It will be interesting to see, in September, whether we have learned any lessons from our experience. Who was it that said the only thing we learn from history is that we never learn anything from history? Email, Feb 7 Bruce Hyland, Woy Woy

I’ll weed the median strips if Council won’t I am appalled by the overgrown weeds on the roundabouts and median strips in the local area.

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The complete lack of attention to these areas is woeful. The general look of the area is an embarrassment to the residents and I’m sure it is having an effect on house prices. Who would want to move into the area that looks like it

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There are weeds that are over six feet tall and some weeds are that dense they need to be hedged. I have written to Council to inform them of my intentions, and that of other residents, that once I receive their response we will take it upon ourselves to weed and poison some of the median strips and roundabouts in the area, because the Council can’t or won’t do it, even though the Council keeps taking our

We deserve and expect new elections for a fresh new start I understand that there is no way out of increasing rates, charges and fees for us to redeem the financial mess left by the previous Central Coast Council. What galls me the most is that incompetence is not a crime and the people that caused this fiasco just walk off into the sunset. How the previous CEO gets rewarded with a $380,000 contract payout for creating this mess is not comprehendible, nor is it comprehendible that in his Performance Reviews his performance was deemed acceptable. I trust that when a new CEO

rate payments. I’ve asked Council if I can borrow some witches hats from them, if there were any preferred times they would like me to do the work they should be doing, what poisons should I use and whether I needed my own insurance or could I use theirs? Email, Feb 5 Norm Chisholm, Killarney Vale

FORUM is engaged that the contract will exclude a “golden handshake” if the need arises to terminate their services. I recall at one of the Administrator’s press conferences he said that he was going to apply for a three month extension after which the Council would be reinstalled. Surely we won’t have the same incompetence foisted upon us again. We deserve and expect new elections for a fresh new start. Email, Jan 23 Peter Holland, Wyong

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I, too, have noticed the increased proliferation of dumped shopping trolleys on the Central Coast (Chronicle Forum, Jan 20 “Dumping of supermarket trolleys ignored”).

This is particularly in the vicinity of sensitive bushland and waterways. I, too, have pulled them out of these areas including the release of small wildlife trapped

in upturned trolleys. I, too, have written letters and made in-house reporting to local retail businesses along with letters to Central Coast Council and Local State MPs calling for stricter collections, coin deposits for trolley use and particular fines to these businesses for littering.

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It is littering pure and simple by the owners of these trolleys. Local councils, for example Lane Cove and Hunters Hill in Sydney, often collect them, then issue a pay and collect fine to the retail business owners, which they do. This could be a less controversial way of obtaining revenue, rather than a rate rise.

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The NSW Government must pick up the cost of their failed experiment I have tried to fill in Central Coast Council’s survey regarding the proposed rate rise to make up for the shortfall in revenue caused by the incompetence, or otherwise, of the Council, members and/or senior staff. However, the survey would not let me proceed unless I ticked a box in Question 7, but I could not do this as I believe neither answer is acceptable. Prior to amalgamation, Wyong Council, despite some faults, was at least financially viable, however, the NSW Government forced the amalgamation with Gosford Council which had, at that time, huge losses stemming from inappropriate investments. The perilous financial situation that the Council now finds itself in is a direct result of the amalgamation. Council’s survey seems to imply that the only way to solve the problem which it now has is to slug the ratepayers additional costs so that the Council can continue on its

FORUM merry way without changing the way it operates. Before I could even contemplate agreeing to any rate rise, we should be told what economies the Council itself will make, such as how many unproductive staff will be sacked and how many of the Council’s useless “feel good” activities will it get rid of. It is time, surely, to get back to the basics and forget the social engineering that has been pushed by the “greenie” councillors. In my opinion, the NSW Government caused the problem by amalgamating the councils to form a monster that is too big, with contrasting requirements and aspirations from one end of the Central Coast to the other. The answer is for the NSW Government to pick up the cost of their failed experiment and de-amalgamate the councils. Email, Feb 1 Kevin Humphrey, Toukley

We should declare ourselves bankrupt and then start anew I think the Administrator and his mates fail to grasp the true feelings of the “shareholders” of our (what used to be) Council and indeed, when he gave the bonus to the outgoing CEO, he totally lost any respect from the said shareholders. Now, I believe that as a shareholder myself, it’s time to declare us bankrupt, shut the door, give us five cents in the

FORUM dollar, elect a new Board of no political persuasion, reopen the door, give the Administrator and Co. the flick and get on with it. Always remember though, the clowns who were in charge, and ensure that they get the flick with the total existing management structure. Email, Feb 11 Greg McNab, The Entrance

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The Wyong Race Club’s mischievous response (Chronicle Feb 3 p7) to the claims of unethical conduct in seizing land for their exclusive use is yet again a demonstration of their selfish and ill-formed approach. (Chronicle Jan 27 p1) Contrary to their claims, legal action has commenced via our lawyers and it will be in the courts for a hearing soon. To pretend nothing legal has commenced simply because we have not yet got a court date is misleading and disingenuous. They totally and wilfully ignore the fact that they evicted from the land, against their will, valuable community users of the Wyong Showground site, some of whom had been there for almost a century and they now want to demonstrate some sort of substitution or equivalent “community care” involvement in charitable

See Page 2 for address and contribution conditions. Opinions expressed are those of the writer and not necessarily of the newspaper causes, all of which was always done since the inception of the Wyong Agricultural Society. The club does not acknowledge the long history of the site and the hundreds of thousands of dollars and volunteer hours that went into the facilities there. Then in 2014, opportunistically, under the direction of Racing NSW, they appointed their own Administrator, leading to the change in the Constitution to erase from history the connection of the land to the

wider community and sharing of the site, especially when it came to agricultural and other sporting pursuits. One thing the club did get right in the response to the Chronicle was that the Wyong Race Club was indeed formerly the Wyong Agricultural Society and through a marriage of convenience (and a change of name only, not entity), assumed control over property assets that belonged to the Agricultural Society. For 25 years after that cooperative arrangement, the shared community facility principles remained and only when NSW Racing intervened did Wyong Race Club divorce its wealthy partner and kept its assets. The club Board continues to act without integrity when it comes to this matter and not once in two years has it invited community representatives to come and have a chat about the issues.

That proves their lack of knowledge or care for the history of the land and our town and the impact their actions have had. It seems that if the activity on the land doesn’t run around clockwise in circles, then it doesn’t count, and no matter what frivolous explanations are given now about being a “community business”, the truth remains that they now control millions of dollars of land now exclusively for horse racing that they didn’t pay a cent for. How is that in any way fair? By any measure this is opportunistic greed, we have always shared this site and are happy that horse racing is there, but that community sharing attitude is not reciprocated by the new Wyong Race Club Board. Email, Feb 8 Mark Hoddinott, spokesman for Albert Warner Pty Ltd

Still more questions than answers over Council debt I really like the job the Chronicle has been doing in reporting the Central Coast Council rate rise. The letter by Alan Hayes (Chronicle Forum, p15 Feb 10) has, for me, set the cat amongst the pigeons. There’s still some questions to be answered, and in his mission to get the rate rise up, Mr Persson has appeared to have missed $465M. He has been quoted previously in the Chronicle that “with a 15 percent rate rise, Council will be able to repay $100m within 10 years by delivering modest budget surpluses” and that

FORUM “while Council had an accumulated debt of $565M, it is important to note that when the former Gosford and Wyong councils merged, they already had a debt of $314M between them, largely due to inappropriate access of restricted funds”. If there exists a $565M debt and we, the ratepayers, pay off $100M over 10 years, what happens to the other $465M? If there was an already $314M debt when Mike Baird forced the two councils to merge, why weren’t the alarm bells ringing

then and something done about the rising debt? Why is it that the State Government, which is responsible for the administering of local government, will not pick up the debt and will not give any reason for refusing to do so? This is the case, especially in light of recent grants to friendly councils by way of alleged pork barrelling. Why did Council hire an extra 300 people since the merger when every position in the merged Council was already duplicated? This seems to be blatant bad management and totally

inefficient. One would expect jobs that were duplicated to be sorted through redundancies and natural attrition. How could it be that no one from Councillors to the Minister for Local Government, including Council’s accountants and auditors, did not know about this massive, record breaking debt? Why are the people who let this happen not being charged with criminal offences and, in some cases, still working for Council? Email, Feb 13 Steve Kelly, Berkeley Vale

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Police pursuit ends in two police cars being rammed A man has now been charged following a police pursuit on the Central Coast on Thursday, February 11, that’s left a police officer with a fractured wrist and facial injuries. Police will allege in court that at about 11am, officers attached to Lake Macquarie Police District attempted to pull over a black Mercedes on the Pacific Highway at Murrays Beach. The 26-year-old male driver failed to stop and a pursuit was initiated.

The vehicle continued south on the Pacific Highway and on to the M1. At the Kariong exit on the M1, the Mercedes crashed into two police cars injuring a male Senior Constable attached to Central Coast Highway Patrol. The officer was treated at the scene before being taken to hospital where he underwent surgery for a fractured wrist. The Mercedes was searched and officer allegedly found a knife and a small amount of methamphetamine.

The driver of the Mercedes was arrested and taken to Gosford Police Station where he was charged with police pursuit drive dangerously, disqualified driving, resist arrest, drug possession and possess knife in a public place. He was refused bail until his appearance in Gosford Local Court. As inquiries into the crash continue, investigators are calling for anyone who may have dash-cam vision of the pursuit to come forward. Source: Media release, Feb 11 NSW Police

Armed robbery at Ourimbah A police investigation is underway after an armed robbery at Ourimbah on Monday. About 3.20am on February 15, a 61-year-old man was waiting in his Nissan Pulsar at the Ourimbah Interchange when a white utility, with a trail bike in the tray, stopped in front of his car. The utility driver got out and

approached the man’s vehicle before threatening him with a weapon and demanding his wallet. The armed man pointed the weapon towards a witness in a nearby vehicle before fleeing with the man’s wallet, towards the Pacific Highway at Ourimbah. Officers attached to Tuggerah

Lakes Police District attended and commenced an investigation. As inquiries continue, police are urging anyone who has dashcam footage from the nearby area between 3am and 3.30am to contact Wyong Police or Crime Stoppers. Source: Media release, Feb 15 NSW Poice

Firearm and drugs located during a vehicle stop A man has been charged after a firearm and drugs were located during a vehicle stop by police patrols. Shortly before 2am on Thursday, February 11, police stopped a Subaru Impreza in Gosford due to the manner of driving and spoke to the 19-year-old male driver and his male passenger. During a subsequent search

of the vehicle, police located a loaded firearm underneath the driver’s seat, along with cannabis, MDMA and cash. The driver was arrested and taken to Gosford Police Station where he was charged with nine offences including supply prohibited drug indictable and commercial quantity; possess prohibited drug x2; deal with

The scene at Kariong Photo: Channel 9

Killarney Vale man shot in the stomach An investigation is underway after an incident at a home at Killarney Vale. Emergency services were called to a house on Main St shortly after 4.15am on Saturday, February 6, and found a man with a gunshot wound to his abdomen. The 29-year-old man was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics before

being taken by helicopter to John Hunter Hospital for further treatment. Officers from Tuggerah Lake Police District have commenced inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the shooting and have established crime scenes at the Main St house, a supermarket on Wyong Rd, and at Hamilton St and Chappel Crs

at Tumbi Umbi, as they work to determine when and where the victim was attacked. Police are appealing for anyone who may have been in the vicinity of any of these locations, and who saw suspicious activity, or who may have captured this on dashcam, to contact Wyong Police Station or Crime Stoppers. Dilon Luke

Looking for Dane Cartwright

proceeds of crime money, money/property $1,000; possess loaded firearm public place; possess unauthorised pistol; not keep firearm (pistol) safely; acquire firearm (pistol) without licence or permit and possess unregistered firearm, prohibited firearm. Investigations into the matter are continuing. Source: NSW Police Media

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate Dane Cartwright, aged 26, who is wanted on an outstanding warrant for domestic violence and weapon related offences. Cartwright is described as being of Caucasian appearance, between 160cm to 165cm tall, of thin build, with short brown hair and blue eyes. He is believed to be residing in the San Remo area.

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Lighthouse awarded as the best wedding venue

Ian Rhodes and Courtney Jones were married at the lighthouse in September

Norah Head Lighthouse Reserve has scooped the pool at the annual Central Coast Brides Choice Awards, winning the overall Best of the Best Award as well as the Best DIY Wedding Venue Award. The awards were presented at an event on February 9 to recognise wedding businesses operating across the Central Coast.

Manager of the Crown Land Reserve and Lighthouse, Tracy Stubbings, said Norah Head was such a popular location that not only served as a working lighthouse but also doubled as a beautiful and photogenic location for weddings as well as a whole range of other events. “So far this year we have had 17 wedding receptions booked and that doesn’t account for

other wedding ceremonies planned. “We get about 30 a year,” she said. “Couples come for wedding photos and we have options for ceremonies, receptions and accommodation. “Wedding parties can even bring their own caterer if they have public liability cover. “Funds raised from weddings are put back into the operation

of this Crown Lands Reserve,” Stubbings said. Toukley couple, Ian Rhodes and Courtney Jones, tied the knot at Norah Head Lighthouse in September. “The lighthouse has always been a special place for us, we used to rendezvous there for walks before we were married. “The location and architecture are stunning. “We booked accommodation

and there was a spectacular lightning storm on the Friday night and then the weather cleared on Saturday to a perfect Spring day for our wedding,” Ian said. Recently, the Norah Head Lighthouse Reserve received $94,500 from the Crown Reserves Improvement Fund for a new access pathway, weed control and bush regeneration.

Also, the NSW Government has allocated an additional $200,000 from its COVID-19 stimulus program to further improve the reserve, including construction of a workshop for volunteers, repair access roads and paths, weed management and to free up the former stables building for potential reuse. Sue Murray

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Antiques & Collectables, Mercure Kooindah Waters Resort Wyong, Chemical clean out, 19/02 - 26/02, Council’s Long Jetty Depot 10am - 3pm Morris Place, Bateau Bay,27 - 28/02,

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Two options for extension of Mannering Park shared pathway

Community feedback sought for extension of Mannering Park shared pathway

Central Coast Council is seeking community feedback on location options for a new shared pathway between Mannering Park and Kingfisher Shores at Chain Valley Bay. Two options for the shared pathway, either along the foreshore or along the road, are now on public exhibition for community feedback. Council Director, Infrastructure Services, Boris Bolgoff, said this community advocated project would deliver an array of benefits for both locals and visitors. “This project will improve pedestrian safety, connectivity between local destinations, and provide an additional recreational facility,” he said. “This pathway will achieve multiple important objectives in that it will complete a missing link, loop around a scenic

waterway, improve connectivity and offer a healthy and environmentally friendly transport option. “Our community has flagged this project as a priority and it is identified in Council’s Bike Plan and s7.12 Developer Contributions Plan. “The project is not currently fully funded and completion is dependent on securing grant funding and completion in stages,” Bolgoff said. It is currently partially funded by $3.6M allocated from the Developer Contributions Plan, however, Council says it is imperative to continue the plans, as a “shovel-ready” project had a better chance to secure grant funds. During 2020-21, work will involve initial investigation only and commencement of a concept design. The project will then proceed into a detail design phase in 2022-22, subject to approval

by Council. Option 1 is a 2.9km stretch along the foreshore from the existing shared pathway at Griffith St, Mannering Park, crossing the inlet channel and along Delta Electricity land to connect with the existing path at Kingfisher Shores, Chain Valley Bay. This option will include bridges and a boardwalk, at an estimated cost of $6.5M. Some of the foreshore parcels of land required for Option 1 are owned by Sunset Power International (Delta) and the Crown. Council has liaised with both of them and obtained legal advice to confirm the viability of the proposed route and there will be further negotiations if this is the community’s preferred route. Option 2 is the less scenic, more costly and longer route, at $7.8M and 6.1km, from Griffith St, Mannering Park via

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Ruttleys Rd and the Pacific Highway to join the existing shared path at Tall Timbers Rd, Lake Munmorah, near the shopping centre. This option will require three short bridges over existing pipelines and stormwater channels. Option 2 stays within the road reserve for most of the pathway’s length, with one section going through Crown Land where Council is already the land manager. Council will hold a community drop-in information session to

allow people to discuss the options at Mannering Park Community Hall, 2 Dunvegan St, on Tuesday, March 2. Each session will run for 15 minutes and because of Covid restrictions, the number of people at each session will be limited, so sessions will only be open to those who have registered to attend. The sessions will run every 15 minutes from 3.30pm and the last will start at 7.30pm. For people unable to attend a drop-in session, they can have their say on their preferred

option via Council’s online site. Community consultation will be open until 5pm on Monday, March 8. Administrator Dick Persson said a shared pathway connecting Mannering Park and Chain Valley Bay was an important amenity, particularly for people living in the area. “Consider the two options and let Council know which one you think will deliver the best results for locals and visitors,” he said.

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5:30 Today [s] Sunrise [s] The Morning Show [s] 10:00 Tennis: Australian Open Seven Morning News [s] Tennis: Pre Show [s] Movie: “Family Pictures” (PG) 11:00 Tennis: Australian Open (’93) – Two young women Tennis: Day *Live* From Melbourne [s] befriend each other on a college tour, but a shocking 4:00 Tennis: Australian Open secret is uncovered that Tennis: Afternoon *Live* From threatens to tear both of their Melbourne [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] families apart. Stars: Larissa 7:00 Tennis: Australian Open Albuquerque, Jackie Blackmore, Georgia Bradner, Tennis: Night *Live* From Jason Burkart, Chris Cope Melbourne [s] Gold Coast Medical (PG) [s] 11:00 Tennis: Australian Open Tennis: Late Night *Live* From The Chase UK [s] Seven News At 4 [s] Melbourne [s] 12:00 Chicago Med: All The Lonely The Chase Australia [s] People (M mp) [s] – A shooting Seven News [s] Home And Away (PG) [s] outside the hospital injures April and leaves the ED shaken up; Ambulance - Code Red (PG) The Bay (M v,l) [s] Halstead returns after a stint in the witness relocation program; Criminal Confessions: Vanished In The Night (M) [s] Charles and Elsa have a confrontation. Celebrity Obsessed: 1:00 Our State On A Plate (PG) [s] Bjork (MA15+) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping Home Shopping 5:30 Today [s] Sunrise [s] 10:00 Tennis: Australian Open The Morning Show [s] Tennis: Pre Show [s] Seven Morning News [s] 11:00 Tennis: Australian Open Movie: “The Witches Of Tennis: Day *Live* From Eastwick” (M s,l) (’87) Stars: Melbourne [s] Jack Nicholson, Cher 4:00 Tennis: Australian Open Coastwatch Oz: Tennis: Afternoon *Live* From 100kg Bust (PG) [s] Melbourne [s] The Chase UK [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] Seven News At 4 [s] 7:00 Tennis: Australian Open The Chase Australia [s] Tennis: Night *Live* From Seven News [s] Melbourne [s] Home And Away (PG) [s] Wife Swap Australia: Andrew 11:00 Tennis: Australian Open Tennis: Late Night *Live* From And Lister Families (PG) [s] – Melbourne [s] Tonight, a lenient mum of unruly quadruplets and a no- 12:00 Chicago Med: Who Can You Trust (M mp) [s] – Halstead nonsense mum of two highlytakes heat for making an disciplined kids swap lives, unauthorised; Choi becomes turning their families’ worlds personally invested when upside down. treating a veteran; Rhodes and Busted In Bangkok (M+) [s] Bekker deal with a patient who Gordon Ramsay On Cocaine needs a liver transplant. (M d,l) [s] Movie: “Breaking The Surface” 1:00 Our State On A Plate (PG) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping (M v) (’96) Stars: Aki Aleong 6:00 Today [s] Sunrise [s] 9:00 Today Extra [s] The Morning Show [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “Mommy’s Little Angel” 12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] (M) (’18) – When Nikki and her 1:00 Movie: “Hope Springs” (M s) (’12) Stars: Tommy Lee Jones husband adopt 12-year-old Katie after her mother’s death, 3:00 Tennis: Australian Open Tennis: Pre Show [s] Katie won’t let anyone, 4:00 Tennis: Australian Open including her abusive father, Tennis: Afternoon *Live* From take her away from them. Stars: Melbourne [s] Amanda Clayton, Morgan Neundorf, Peter Michael Dillon, 6:00 NINE News [s] 6:30 Tennis: Australian Open Chris Gallinger, Rennie Tennis: Pre Show [s] Wilkinson, Kimberly Laferriere, 7:30 Tennis: Australian Open Karen Cliche Tennis: Night *Live* From House Of Wellness [s] Melbourne [s] The Chase UK [s] 11:00 Movie: “When Harry Met Sally” Seven News At 4 [s] (M l,s) (’89) – Harry and Sally The Chase Australia [s] have known each other for Seven News [s] years, and are very good Better Homes And Gardens friends, but they fear sex would Movie: “Con Air” (MA15+) (’97) ruin the friendship. Stars: Meg Stars: Nicolas Cage Ryan, Billy Crystal Movie: “300” (MA15+) (’06) 1:00 Our State On A Plate (PG) [s] Stars: Gerard Butler 1:30 Home Shopping Home Shopping

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5:00 CGTN English News 5:15 NHK World English News 5:30 Worldwatch – Deutsche Welle English News 6:00 France 24 News 6:30 Al Jazeera English News 7:00 BBC News 7:30 Worldwatch Continues 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 Figure Skating: ISU European Figure Skating Austria 3:30 Yachting: Vendee Globe 2020 4:30 Great British Railway Journeys: Winchfield To Crowthorne/ Wokingham To Bradford On Avon (PG) 5:35 Secret Nazi Bases 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo 8:00 9/11: Control The Skies (PG) 8:50 Movie: “The King’s Speech” (M l) (’10) Stars: Colin Firth 11:00 Movie: “A Monster Calls” (PG) (’16) Stars: Tom Holland 1:00 War Of The Worlds (M l) 4:50 Poh & Co. Bitesize 5:00 5:15 5:30 1:00 2:00 4:00 5:00 5:30 5:40 6:30 7:30 9:00 10:40 11:40 12:35

CGTN English News NHK World English News Worldwatch Superbikes: Australian Superbike Championships: Round 1: Phillip Island *Live* Beach Volleyball: Australian Championship *Live* From Manly, NSW Superbikes: Australian Championship 2021 *Live* From Phillip Island Cycling: NRS: Melbourne To Warrnambool The Untold Story Of Australian Wrestling (In English/ Urdu) Secret Nazi Bases SBS World News I Am Jackie O (M) I Am JFK Jnr (M l) Filthy Rich And Homeless (M) Police Custody: Human Chains (M l) The Contraceptive Pill: How Safe Is It? (PG)

5:30 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show (PG) [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Movie: “Nightmare Tenant” 1:00 (M v) (’18) – When a woman rents out her college-bound daughter’s room to a young woman, she doesn’t realise that 3:00 4:00 the girl is her daughter’s 5:00 vengeful high school rival. 6:00 Stars: Lauralee Bell, Karlisha 7:00 Hurley, Jon Briddell, Heather 7:30 Hopkins, Virginia Tucker 9:20 Gold Coast Medical (PG) [s] The Chase UK [s] Seven News At 4 [s] The Chase Australia [s] Seven News [s] Home And Away (PG) [s] Program To Be Advised 9-1-1: What’s Your Grievance? (M) [s] The Rookie: The Overnight (M) 11:40 12:10 The Latest Seven News [s] Station 19: Lost And Found (M) 1:00 1:30 Home Shopping

6:00 Today [s] 8:30 Today Extra [s] 12:00 NINE’s Morning News [s] 1:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 2:30 Movie: “Fierce Creatures” (M l,s) (’97) Stars: John Cleese, 3:00 3:30 Jamie Lee Curtis, Kevin Kline 4:00 Tipping Point [s] 4:30 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 5:00 NINE News [s] 6:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] Married At First Sight (M) [s] 6:30 Movie: “Bridesmaids” (MA15+) 7:30 (’11) – Competition between the maid of honour and a bridesmaid, over who is the bride’s best friend, threatens to 8:30 upend the life of an out of work pastry chef. Stars: Kristen Wiig, 9:30 Melissa McCarthy, Rose Byrne, 10:30 Maya Rudolph, Ellie Kemper 11:30 12:30 NINE News Late [s] The First 48: Cold Betrayal (M) 1:30 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 4:30 Home Shopping

5:00 Headline News [s] 5:15 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 5:30 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 2:00 Program To Be Advised Entertainment Tonight [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] 2:05 Left Off The Map [s] Farm To Fork [s] 2:35 The Bold And The Beautiful 3:30 (PG) [s] 10 News First [s] 4:30 WIN News [s] The Project (PG) [s] 5:05 The Amazing Race Australia 5:35 (M) [s] – A detour has the 6:00 teams explore the historic 6:30 German town of Hahndorf. 7:35 Hughesy, We Have A Problem (M) [s] The Graham Norton Show (M) 8:30 The Project (PG) [s] 9:20 WIN’s All Australian News [s] The Late Show With Stephen 10:15 Colbert (PG) [s] 10:45 Home Shopping 11:55 CBS This Morning [s] 2:50

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6:00 Today [s] 8:30 Today Extra [s] 12:00 NINE’s Morning News [s] 1:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 9Honey - He Said, She Said [s] 2:00 Married At First Sight (M) [s] 2:30 3:00 Tipping Point [s] 3:30 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] Millionaire Hot Seat [s] NINE News [s] 4:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 4:30 Married At First Sight (M) [s] – Australia’s most controversial 5:00 social experiment is back. Can 6:00 a group of singles meeting and 6:30 marrying at first sight find their 7:30 happily ever after? Botched: Reality Star Vixens 8:30 And Their Afflictions (M) [s] 9:30 Labour Of Love: 15 First Dates (M) [s] 10:30 NINE News Late [s] 11:30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent: 12:30 Cuba Libre (PG) [s] Tipping Point [s] 1:30 Home Shopping 4:30

Headline News [s] 5:00 CGTN English News Studio 10 (PG) [s] 5:15 NHK World English News Dr Phil (PG) [s] 5:30 Worldwatch Program To Be Advised 1:00 PBS Newshour Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:00 Destination Flavour China (In My Market Kitchen [s] English/ Mandarin) Judge Judy (PG) [s] 2:05 Luke Nguyen’s Railway Everyday Gourmet With Vietnam (PG) Justine Schofield [s] 2:35 Egypt’s Lost Princess (PG) Farm To Fork [s] 3:30 Who Do You Think You Are?: The Bold And The Beautiful Shane Jacobson (PG) (PG) [s] 4:30 Great British Railway 10 News First [s] Journeys WIN News [s] 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) The Project (PG) [s] 5:35 Letters And Numbers The Amazing Race Australia 6:00 Mastermind Australia (M) [s] 6:30 SBS World News NCIS: The First Day (M v) [s] 7:30 Great Continental Railway NCIS: Los Angeles: Russia, Journeys: Port Augusta To Russia, Russia (M) [s] Darwin The Project (PG) [s] 8:40 24 Hours In Emergency: WIN’s All Australian News [s] Forever Changes (M) The Late Show With Stephen 9:30 Michael Portillo’s Abandoned Colbert (PG) [s] Britain (PG) Home Shopping 10:25 SBS World News Late CBS This Morning [s] 10:55 The Pier (MA15+) (In Spanish)

Sunrise [s] The Morning Show (PG) [s] Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “A Killer Among Us” (M v) (’12) Stars: Jasmine Guy Gold Coast Medical (PG) [s] The Chase UK [s] Seven News At 4 [s] The Chase Australia [s] Seven News [s] Home And Away (PG) [s] Program To Be Advised The Good Doctor: Not The Same (M) [s] – Morgan and Shaun’s pregnant patient with twins has pain, forcing the doctors to grapple with a decision no one wants to make; Shaun asks Lea to move back in despite her reservations. The Resident: Moving On And Mother Hens (M) [s] The Latest Seven News [s] Station 19: Do A Little Harm (M) [s] Home Shopping

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

9:15 10:15 11:15 11:45 12:35 1:30

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 Destination Flavour China (In English/ Mandarin) Luke Nguyen’s Railway Vietnam (PG) Jonah And The Whale (PG) Who Do You Think You Are?: Rachel Griffiths (PG) Great British Railway Journeys Jeopardy! (PG) Letters And Numbers Mastermind Australia SBS World News The Architecture The Railways Built: Stockton Darlington (PG) 24 Hours In Emergency (M) The Story Of The Songs: Whitney Houston (M) SBS World News Late Outlander (MA15+) Berlin Station(M l,v) Hell On Earth (MA15+)

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

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Wyong Writers

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Wyong Toastmasters’ Club

Writers meet monthly to encourage and develop their writing skills.We meet on the 4th Saturday of each month – arrive at 1.15pm for a 1.30 start. Woodbury Community Centre 1 Woolmers Cres, Mardi.

4333 7489

meilingvenning@hotmail.com www.wyongwriters.org

Toukley District Art Society

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

4353 4988

contact@centralcoastclc.org.au

The Creative Compassion Centre

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

0437 048 815

Country Women’s Association-Toukley

Mthly Market 2nd Sat 9am-3pm 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 Caravans, tents, mobile

0458 645 979

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

4353 1750

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

0421 216 952

4358 8390

wyongtoastmasters@gmail.com

Long Jetty Senior Citizens’ 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

4332 5522

Long Jetty Over 50s Club

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

The Lakes Church

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

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

4392 9904 toukleypc.org.au

Venue for Hire

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

0408 271 957

pioneerdairy@bigpond.com

Volunteering Central Coast

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

4329 7122

recruit@volcc.org.au

Wyong Neighbourhood Centre

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

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.

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

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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

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

4352 1886

www.alisonhomestead.com.au

Wyong Family History Group Inc.

ccmdc@bigpond.com www.ccmdc.org.au

HEALTH GROUPS

secwfhg2@westnet.com.au

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

PROBUS CLUBS

1300 252 666

Interested in researching your family history in Australia and overseas? Come along and learn how. 6 Rankens Court, Wyong. Tues - Thurs at 10am - 3pm. Bookings essential

4385 5027

2nd Thurs

0468 476 237

4351 2211

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

Wyong Probus Club

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

4352 3692

probuswyong55090@gmail.com

The Entrance Probus Club

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

0478 228 914

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

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

0488 286 006

theentrancelions@gmail.com

The Lions Club of Gwandalan

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

4972 5562

secgwandalanlions@gmail.com

The Lions Club of Wyong

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

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

Central Coast Tenants’ Advice and Advocacy Service Free telephone advice and advocacy for all tenants & residents in residential parks

4353 5515

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

4390 2451

www.tugglakesu3a.info

LEARN TO DANCE

Social ballroom dancing for all ages, all you need is a desire to learn and dance, no partner required. meet every 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

www.kidomingarajudo.com.au

KOWAKAN AIKIDO

Kids from 7yrs and adults, Fri and Sun, East Gosford Scout Hall. See website for details

0411 725 823

www.kowakanaikidocentralcoast.com

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

0413 456 086

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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

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DOWN IN THE GARDEN - LOVE FROM THE GARDEN single as so made marrying illegal for them. A young priest named Valentine, defied the law and secretly married young couples but was discovered and sentenced to death. While incarcerated Valentine fell in love with the jailer’s daughter and before he was executed on 14th February 14 in 270 AD, he wrote her a letter and signed it, ‘from your Valentine.’ He was declared a saint and we still honour his commitment to love (even unwittingly) by gifting flowers and other tokens of love to those we hold dear.

The Meaning of Flowers

CHERALYN DARCEY

We have always invited flowers into every facet of our lives. Flowers and the treasures they create such as perfumes, foods and medicines, have been readily embraced for their supportive and healing attributes throughout time. They are our little friends who help us send messages, support and love to others, to the Gods and to ourselves. Flowers are usually with us when we are born, when we join our lives with another, when we celebrate, commiserate, placate and when we leave this earth, we are sometimes covered in flowers. The blossoms of plants are with us always and they are a beautiful gift that illustrates and narrates our lives. Archaeologists have discovered what appears to be the remnants of floral offerings within many ancient burial sites throughout the world. It is not hard for us to imagine that our ancestors would be moved to collect beautiful flowers from the forests, fields and hills surrounding them and place these colourful, sweet reminders of life with the departed for their journey elsewhere. Some of the first recorded instances of the giving of flowers and the use of floral arrangements can be seen in the paintings, decorations and sculptures of the Ancient Egyptians. These were perhaps also our first ‘cut-flower’ gardeners, planting flowers and tending them for pleasure. The Egyptians of these times also believed that flowers held a sacred quality through not only their appearance but via their fragrances and so flowers themselves, along with oils and perfumes were used not only in daily life, but were an important element in religious ceremonies and rituals. The Ancient Greeks and Romans held flowers in high regard as well, also adorning the statues of their deities in tribute during festivals and celebrations. These gifts of flowers to the gods and goddess by the Greeks, Romans and the Ancient Egyptians where perhaps the first indications of actual ‘giving of flowers’ to mark occasions and also in the gifting of flowers for pleasure. The act of giving flowers to a god or goddess was to appease, to make them happy. Throughout Ancient Asia, flowers were an important element in the home and at temples where they main function was to offer protection from evil spirits. Taoists and Buddhists lay flowers at their altars as offerings and have done so for centuries. Plants and their flowers have been integral to healing medicine and rituals in most Asian countries and these practices have flourished along spiritual and decorative use that still held great meaning and appreciation of nature and flowers.

Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day, 14th February, is perhaps the bestknown day of flower giving throughout the world when we show those others that they are loved by us. Emperor Claudius II, in third century Rome, believed that soldiers were better at their job if they remained

Flowers speak a language of their own with meanings connected to each that are based on the way they grow, the history we have woven with them and their aroma, feel and appearance. Most cultures have created a dictionary of flower meanings to send messages to each other, to bring the energy of healing to gardens and homes and to surround themselves with the intentions that the Language of Flowers speaks. People of the Victorian period (1837-1901) made this practice popular through the giving of bouquets containing carefully selected flowers based on meaning. It was a time when communication between people was dictated by social standing and morals and so was used as a code, to pass messages on to each other in private.

The Meanings of a Few Popular Flowers Sunflower (Helianthus annuus): get well, strength, happiness, confidence Red Rose (Rosa): love, courage, respect, passion, lust, relationship, beauty White Rose (Rosa): truth, honesty, purity, protection Nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus): victory, support, vitality, independence Dahlia (Dahlia): encouragement, dignity, generosity, faith, resiliency Violet (Viola): faithfulness, answers within, subconscious, modesty Pink Carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus): love, encouragement, gratitude Daffodil ((Narcissus pseudonarcissus): hope, inspiration, respect, renewal Red Tulip (Tulipa): desire, passion, declaration of love, belief Peony (Paeonia officinalis): happy marriage, honour, wealth, health, nobility While the traditional Victorian Language of Flowers focuses on blossoms that were popular in the Northern Hemisphere, a close study of the botanical history of the plant and ethnobotany (the uses humans have made of plants) can reveal to us the meanings of any flower and plant, including our Australian Natives. For example, a bright bunch of Billy Buttons (Pycnosorus globosus) are the perfect way to say sorry. A pathway lined with Bottlebrush is perfect for busy families to walk through before coming into the home to leave the troubles of the day behind them.

The Language of Australian Flowers These are just a few natives and some of their meanings: Banksia (Banksia spp.) “I love being with you”, “Congratulations” Boronia (Boronia spp.) “Good luck in your exams”, “Can we work this out?” Billy Buttons (Pycnosorus globosus) “I’m sorry”, “I want to begin again” Everlasting Daisy (Rhodanthe spp.) “I’d like to be your friend”, “I hope this last forever” Flannel Flower (Atinotus helianthin) “I love you”, “I trust you”

Flowering Gum (Eucalyptus spp.) “Get well soon”, “I will not do it again” Geraldton Wax (Chamelaucium spp.) “You can do this”, “Be mine” Grevillea (Grevillea spp.) “Good luck”, “I wish you well in the future” Gymea Lily (Doryanthes excelsa) “I believe in you”, “I’m proud of you” Kangaroo Paw (Anigozanthos spp.) “Please forgive me”, “I forgive you” Mulla Mulla (Ptilotus spp.)”Bon voyage”, “I wish you well in the future” Waratah (Telopea spp.) “I wish you strength”, “I am by your side” Wattle (Acacia spp.) “Congratulations”, “You make me happy”

Love Blossom Risotto Looking to feed the one you love? Create this dish of love with its kaleidoscope of floral goodness using the petals of edible flowers such as violets, nasturtiums, roses, lavender, serves 4 (enough leftovers for breakfast in bed or midnight snacks) gather together, 2 leeks 2 - 4 cloves garlic (to taste) 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons butter 2 cups Arborio rice up to 4 cups of warm stock (vegetable or meat) *1 cup white wine 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves 1 cup finely grated parmesan (optional) a good handful of chopped edible flowers/petals Finely chop all the white end, a little of the green of your leek and sauté in the oil until translucent over a medium heat. Finely chop the garlic and add, cooking further for another few minutes, constantly stirring. Reduce the heat, add the butter and then the Arborio rice and finely chopped thyme. Pour in the wine/stock substitution and stir constantly while the rice absorbs all the liquid. Keep adding stock slowly and stirring constantly until the rice is cooked. You will want a creamy texture and the rice to be cooked to your liking. Take off the heat and stir in your flowers/petals and if desired, grated parmesan.

*additional stock can be substituted for wine

How do you Make Cut Flowers Last? We all want the love to last! Julie, the owner of Boydita Flowers at Fountain Plaza, Erina shared these tips to make your flowers last as long as possible. As soon as you receive your flowers, remove all foliage from the stems that will sit below the waterline in a vase. Rinse the stems and cut on an angle. Place away from full, direct sunlight and heat and away from drafts. Change water every second day, remove any dead flowers and recut stems that look dried. Julie also has a gorgeous range of ‘Forever Flowers’, very on trend and popular dried and persevered flowers and botanicals. They are not your Nana’s dried flowers; these have been carefully preserved to retain colour and form and are simply divine.

ON THE GARDEN GRAPVINE Working Bee at Kariong Eco Garden Sat 13th Feb, 9 - 11am. Help us find the labyrinth path again! Take home native raspberry plants, cuttings from pineapple sage, worm wood, 5 Herb plant, lemon balm, chocolate mint. kariongecogarden.org.au Ultimate Fungal Wizardry Workshop by Urban Kulture, Sat 13th Feb 10am - 12pm at Gosford Regional Gallery and Edogawa Commemorative Garden. A hands-on short course on skill development in gourmet and medicinal mushroom cultivation. Learn how to grow your own mushrooms in only 2 hours. More information and to book: urbankulture. com.au Bonsai Workshop and Demonstration Day, Sun 14 Feb, 9 - 4pm. Mingara Recreation Club. Central Coast Bonsai Club invites you to join a fun filled day with Sam Thompson. Details and bookings: www. centralcoastbonsai.com.au

THIS WEEK YOU COULD PLANT Asian greens, beans (French and climbing), beetroot, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, celery, chives, English spinach, kale, kohlrabi, leek, lettuce, parsnip, radish, silverbeet, spring onions, swede, turnip, coriander, anise, bergamot, burdock, calendula, amaranth, canterbury bells, cineraria, evening primrose, forget-me-nots, foxglove, heartsease, liveringstone daisy, nemesia, nigella, pansies, poppy, primula, ranunculus, stock, sweet William, wallflower, snapdragons, violas

Cheralyn Darcey is a gardening author, community garden coordinator and along with Pete Little, hosts ‘At Home with The Gardening Gang’ 8 - 10am every Saturday on CoastFM96.3 a live home and gardening lifestyle radio show: www.coastfmgardeninggang.com Send your gardening questions, events and news to: gardeningcentralcoast@gmail.com

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Create NSW Play the City (Sydney) grants for three locals Christie Koppe of Tuggerah is one of three Central Coast people to receive a Create NSW Play the City (Sydney) grant from the State Government and will use the money to help finance her theatre piece, The City. Koppe is the director/ choreographer and coproducer of the production which follows various characters on their journeys through Sydney over a day. She said the $10,000 grant helped make the production a reality. “It has been so great to hit the

ground running in 2021,” Koppe said. “Our cast ranges in age from 19 to 71, depicting varied experiences of this city. “It is marvellous to be able to work on a production in which I can take a risk. “Risk in approaching the rehearsals through movement as its basis, through depicting a whole gamut of characters, and even animals, with our ensemble, and in finding ways for this piece to be unique and vibrant.” The play, written by Oliver Wakelin and Drew Livingston, uses soundscapes and voiceovers to tell the story.

“I am working from an approach that begins with physical movement, upon which I begin to add layers of context using both music and clear direction in the rehearsal room,” she said. “This then finds the right placement in the piece. “Together with my ensemble of actors, I will explore physical storytelling that correctly underpins the poetic script,” Koppe said. Fiona Lugg of Bateau Bay also received $2,100 for a classical music project titled, Bathtub Gin Orchestra at the Speakeasy, and Yantra de Vilder of Avoca Beach was granted $10,000

for her Pianos for the People contemporary music project. On announcing the Create NSW Play the City (Sydney) grants to the three local people, Parliamentary Secretary for Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said it was a great way to showcase their work in the heart of Sydney. “Sydney City has been one of the hardest hit communities by COVID-19, and I’m delighted that some of the Central Coast’s top local talent has been selected to bring new life to the CBD,” he said. Jacinta Counihan Christie Koppe

Joe Coyte appointed to an Australian national advisory council Joe Coyte, Executive Director of The Glen, a drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre at Chittaway Point, has been appointed to the Australian National Advisory Council on Alcohol and Other Drugs. Federal Health Minister, Greg Hunt, announced the appointment in January. The role of the National Advisory Council (ANACAD) is to report directly to Minister Hunt and provide confidential advice on current and emerging drug and alcohol issues within Australia. “This is further recognition of the work that the team at The Glen do on a day-to-day basis for our clients and other vulnerable members of our community,” Coyte said. “We are leading the way in service delivery and also policy formulation in NSW and now to the Federal Government.” Coyte said the team at The Glen was excited for this new opportunity and to be able to contribute to policy development within Australia. “We think we are all well placed to offer insights into the needs of not only our own

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Northern Lakes Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan

Central Coast Council has drafted a Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan for the Northern Lakes catchment, with financial assistance from the NSW Government through its Floodplain Management Program. The Northern Lakes catchment includes the suburbs immediately surrounding Lake Munmorah, Budgewoi Lake and the northern part of Tuggerah Lake, from Tuggerawong and Norah Head in the south to Lake Munmorah in the north.

The draft report is now on public exhibition for a period of four weeks to obtain community feedback before the Study and Plan are finalised and adopted by Council. Submissions are to be addressed to the Acting Chief Executive Officer and will be accepted until Monday 15 March 2021.

Joe Coyte

clients, but also the many, many clients who reach out to The Glen whom we can’t offer a bed in our residential rehabilitation program.” He said The Glen was proud to say that it remained open and operational throughout the 2020 year, despite the challenges that COVID-19 presented.

“We are now planning to make sure that we continue to help more people in 2021 as The Glen for Men continues to grow and we look to construct The Glen for Women in Wyong Creek,” Coyte said. Source: Media release, Feb 16 The Glen

Council will be running two community drop-in sessions, where staff will be available to answer any questions about the Study and Plan on: • •

Tuesday 2 March, 4-7pm, at Blue Haven Community Hall, 1 Apsley Court, Blue Haven

Wednesday 3 March, 4-7pm, at Halekulani Community Hall, Halekulani Oval, 107 Scenic Drive, Budgewoi.

If you are unable to attend, online one-on-one sessions can be booked. To obtain further details, review the draft documents or lodge a submission visit yourvoiceourcoast.com/northern-lakes-floodplain

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Business & Property New community centre and facilities proposed at Lakeland Park Lakeland Park Village at Buff Point will have a new community centre, pool and barbecue area if Central Coast Council approves plans put forward by Hometown Australia Management. The development application 75/2021 also takes in the addition of 10 new sites for manufactured homes, taking the total number in the village to 153. Lakeland, at 314 Buff Point Ave on the shores of Budgewoi Lake, is a self-contained residential land lease village with 191 residents, mostly aged in their 70s. In their proposal to Council, Hometown Australia said that provision of the extra sites in the village would contribute to availability of affordable housing for older residents in an area where there was a shortage.

There are no plans to change the boundary of the village or the internal road network and there would be an extra 12 visitor parking spaces. Proposed alterations to the village include demolition of the existing community building and construction of new community centre with a deck area, kitchen, dining area, amenities, lounge and gym. Also, there will be a pool and barbecue area, 12 extra spaces for visitor parking, partial demolition and alterations to the manager’s office as well as landscaping around the village. An EnvironmentalAssessment Report recommends the retention of two habitat trees and even though 33 native trees will be removed as part of the proposal, another 66 native trees will be planted on the western boundary. Sue Murray

A new community centre will replace this barbecue area

Policies and guidelines for Local Infrastructure Contributions other than cash drafted Central Coast Council has drafted two works-in-kind policies and supporting guidelines for Local Infrastructure Contributions which will be put on public exhibition for the community to review and provide feedback. The development of these drafted policies and guidelines delivers on recommendations outlined in an audit report by the NSW Auditor General in August 2020, and includes

input gathered during Council staff consultation and legal advice. The policies and supporting guidelines will provide greater transparency and identify clear assessment protocols for the lodgement and consideration of requests to undertake infrastructure works in lieu of Development Contributions. Local Infrastructure Contributions are charged by Council when new development occurs to fund local infrastructure needed to

service an increased number of residents in the area. This type of local infrastructure typically includes water and sewer infrastructure, local roads, stormwater and drainage, shared pathways, parks, play spaces or other recreational areas, environmental land and community facilities. Whilst contributions are typically in the form of monetary payments for works which Council will deliver under the relevant Local Contributions

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Plan, applicants for a development may seek to undertake works-in-kind in lieu of full or partial monetary payment. Works-in-kind can be beneficial to Council by reducing operational expenditure and resources associated with delivering the works. However, there are governance, financial and other risks associated with works-in-kind.

An example is where works delivered might not meet Council specifications, as such, they result in ongoing maintenance costs or rectification works at Council expense. These policies and supporting guidelines seek to minimise those risks, and include measures such as independent valuations for proposed worksin-kind as well as guidelines embedded in operational procedures within Council to ensure that infrastructure is

constructed to relevant Council standards and consistency with adopted Development Contribution Plans and/or Developer Servicing Plans. Public exhibition of the draft policies and guidelines will occur in early 2021, followed by a further report to Council which considers any submissions. Source: Media release, Feb 9 Central coast Council

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Strata legislation under review The NSW Government is undertaking a review of strata laws and wants community feedback on how the laws can be changed to better support people living or working in strata schemes. There are 4,388 strata housing schemes on the Central Coast and many thousands of people living in apartments and townhouses. With the region expected to grow by 95,250 people by 2041, meaning that the number of strata schemes across the Coast will also grow very quickly. Parliamentary Secretary for Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said the NSW Government was seeking input to ensure that the laws covering strata living were relevant and up-to-date. “In particular, we know more needs to be done to ensure that apartment buildings are well maintained and free of building defects over their lifetime, so

that owners aren’t out of pocket by tens of thousands of dollars,” he said. This review of the Strata Schemes Development Act 2015 and the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 will look at addressing that. Minister for Better Regulation, Kevin Anderson, said feedback was also being sought on a new digital Strata Portal which would capture mandatory information for each strata building in NSW and make it available to the Regulator to ensure compliance with fire and other important safety requirements. “Strata living holds the key to encouraging growing cities and urban development which is why this review is so important to ensure that we make strata living more appealing,” Anderson said. Source: Media release, Feb 11 Parliamentary Secretary Central Coast, Adam Crouch

A building owned under strata law under review

Action on Housing Older Women forum A forum will be held at Tuggerah in March to tackle housing stress on the Central Coast, especially for women aged over 55, who are the fastest growing sector of homeless people. Housing stress is measured by the amount of money spent on housing as part of income, said a spokesperson for the

Elderslee Foundation, which is running the forum. “It leads to people missing meals and medicines, failing to pay bills, including rent and mortgage payments, and having to move and leave their communities and social support networks,” he said. “In June 2020, on the Central Coast, only 22 out of 538 available rental properties

were affordable to those in the very low income bracket. “When we know how important it is to have a home, these statistics should shake us all up and urge us to make a difference. “Especially so, when we find out that older women, aged 55 or more, are the fastest growing cohort of homeless people. “This terrible situation is

because of movements in the housing market, forcing prices up, higher than the increases to wages and fixed incomes, making housing out of reach for too many people.” The Elderslee Foundation recognised that this dire situation had no obvious plan to fix it, so has supported the formation of Action on Housing Older Women.

Their first step is to hold an event to increase awareness and understanding of older women’s homelessness, to identify potential solutions for the Central Coast and to bring people together to share their interest in taking action. The forum, Creating Collaborative Housing Solutions will be held on Wednesday, March 10, at Elderslee@

Tuggerah, 2/160-162 Pacific Hwy, Tuggerah. Speakers and the audience will develop a shared understanding of the nature of older women’s homelessness and evidence based approaches to solutions. Source: Media release, Feb 11 Elderslee Foundation

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Where do our charity dollars go? Julia NEWBOULD Editor-at-large • Money magazine Check that your donation reaches the right people. When entertainer Celeste Barber set up her bushfire fund at the peak of the bushfires last year, she did it in the name of the Rural Fire Service (RFS). Her fund raised over $50 million for the charity, although it was later revealed that while the RFS was a worthy cause, donors weren’t aware exactly where their money was going. Instead of directly helping people who had lost family, homes and property, the registered charity for the donations was specifically the RFS. The lesson for us is that while we want to do the right thing, we need to keep an eye on where our charity dollars are going. Earlier in 2020, a study by the consumer organisation Choice revealed that some

charities receive only around 10% of the money raised at fundraising events (after costs are deducted). But it also found examples where 100% of the donations went directly to the cause, usually when running costs are subsidised. If you’re attending an event or buying an item where a percentage of the takings are given to a charity, consider doing a rough calculation of how much the event might cost and how much money is likely to reach the charity and its beneficiaries. If you’re only attending the event to support the charity, consider that a direct donation is likely to have a greater impact. The government website Australian Charities and Not-forProfits Commission (acnc.gov. au) provides information to help you understand where your money goes. Start by checking that your

chosen charity’s name is on the ACNC Charity Register and that it is registered as a deductible gift recipient (DGR). This way, your dollars go further. Bear in mind, however, that not all charities are DGRs and you may

not be able to make a claim on your donation come tax time. If you are not donating directly, ask to see identification from anyone collecting funds. If you are donating online, make sure you can see the charity’s

own website. The website should also provide information on where it allocates donations – how much is spent on running the charity and how much reaches its intended recipients. Aussies

are known for being generous and eager to donate money to those in need, but it’s important to be on the lookout for scams. Where there’s money to be had, there are often scammers ready to take advantage.

Gold makes way for Bitcoin Millennials are turning their backs on gold and buying Bitcoin as a defensive play. A poll undertaken by deVere Group, which surveyed over 700 millennials in North America, the UK, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, East Asia, Australasia and Latin America, found that more than two-thirds (67%) view Bitcoin as a better

safehaven asset than gold. Bitcoin has soared since the onset of the pandemic; at the time of writing it was up by about 535%. “It’s always been a go-to asset in times of political, social and economic uncertainty as it is expected to retain its value or even grow in value when other assets fall, therefore enabling investors to reduce their exposure to losses,” says deVere CEO

Nigel Green. “But, as this survey reveals, gold could be dethroned within a generation as younger investors, who are so-called ‘digital natives’, believe it competes better against gold as a safe-haven asset.” Add to this the role central banks are playing in devaluating traditional fiat currency. “Another key factor is the historic levels of money print-

ing, as central banks around the world attempt to prop up their economies following the fallout from the pandemic,” says Green. “If you are flooding the market with extra money, then in fact you are devaluing traditional currencies – this, and the threat of inflation, are legitimate concerns to a growing number of investors, who are seeking alternatives.

“The trend shows no signs of slowing anytime soon. “As the world continues to shift towards tech and as millennials become a more dominant part of the economy, we should expect Bitcoin to also take an increasingly influential role, especially in regard to being a ‘recession-proof’ asset.”

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FOLLOWING IS A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF COAST COMMUNITY CHRONICLE PICKUP LOCATIONS, PAPERS ARE DELIVERED TO ALL OF THESE LOCATIONS EVERY WEDNESDAY Halekulani Bowling Club BATEAU BAY 50 Natuna Ave Ritchies IGA Cresthaven Shopping Centre Leader Pet Supplies 17 Lake St Bateau Bay Bowling Club 5 Bias Ave Coast Hotel The Entrance Leagues Club 169 Budgewoi Rd 3 Bay Village Rd Tenth Avenue Pharmacy Tuggerah Lakes Community 56 Tenth Ave Centre BUFF POINT 1 Bay Village Rd Budgewoi Soccer Club Bateau Bay Men’s Shed 1 Millington Way 1 Bay Village Rd CANTON BEACH Bateau Bay Square Heritage Village Toukley 12 Bay Village Rd 2 Evans Rd

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Wyong Public Hospital Pacific Hwy

CHARMHAVEN Charmhaven Tennis Centre Parkside Dr Northlakes Tavern 17-33 Pacific Hwy Supanews Westfield Northlakes CHITTAWAY BAY Chittaway Centre Pharmacy Chittaway Shopping Centre DOYALSON Macquarie Shores Home Village 150 Tall Timbers Rd Doyalson Wyee RSL Club Pacific Hwy FOUNTAINDALE Happy Belly Takeaway 9 Catamaran Rd FORRESTER’S BEACH Celebrations Shops 6&7, 15 Forrester’s Beach Rd Brown Sugar Bakery 15 Forrester’s Beach Rd Forries Café 970 The Entrance Rd, Forrester’s Beach Di Matteos 27 Forrester’s Beach Rd

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The Orchards Retirement Village 15 The Ridgeway

The Bottle-O Shop 2/120 Wyong Rd Killarney Vale Bakery & Café 122 Wyong Rd

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Killarney Vale Newsagency 112 Wyong Rd

Bridge Club 415 The Entrance Rd

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CUT Computers 421 The Entrance Rd

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Diggers at The Entrance 315 The Entrance Rd

KULNURA General Store, Indian Restaurant & Cafe 4 Greta Rd LAKE HAVEN Lake Haven Castle Cottage 8 Kylie Cl Metro Cinemas Lake Haven Forrow Dr

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Oasis Caratel Caravan Park 207/209 Wallarah Rd Wyong Rugby League Club 40 Lake Haven Dr Fill & Carry Fruit Market 258 Wallarah Rd BYO Cellars 260 Wallarah Rd

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Lakeside Leisure Village 51 Kamilaroo Ave Lake Munmorah Residential Resort 2 Saliena Ave LISAROW Lisarow Takeaway Shop 2/1 Parsons Rd Lisarow Newsagency Shop 13/1 Parsons Rd McDonald’s 2 Parsons Road Woolworths 3 Parsons Rd

Corner Park Road & Warrigal 149-157 Main Rd Street TUGGERAH 7-Eleven The Entrance Westfield (service desk) Gosford Ave 50 Wyong Rd

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Lake Haven Shopping Centre NORAH HEAD (service desk) Norah Head Bowling & Lake Haven Drive & Sports Club Goobarabah Avenue Bottlemart Victoria St 181-187 Minnesota Rd Lake Haven Library and NORAVILLE Council Services Palm Springs Home Village Vietnam Veterans Keith Lake Haven Shopping Centre 181 Minnesota Rd Payne VC Hostel LTD 1 Evans Rd Catholic Healthcare Wellness RFBI Lake Haven Masonic Village Centre OURIMBAH Christopher Cres 1 Minnesota Rd Ourimbah Lisarow RSL Club Subway 6/20 Pacific Hwy Warnervale Public School Warnervale Rd & Minnesota 2/14 Bannister Dr Coastal Rural Traders Rd McDonald’s 10 Ourimbah St Goobarabah Ave Uniting Nareen Terrace TAFE Ourimbah Campus Hamlyn Terrace LAKE MUNMORAH Q-10, Loop Rd & The lot 1/35 Louisiana Rd Lake Munmorah Public Boulevarde School Uniting Starrett Lodge Pacific Highway Carters Rd The Preview 1/35 Louisiana Rd The Boulevarde Jamaica Blue Anglican Care Warnervale The Millery 275 Pacific Hwy Gardens 10 Chittaway Rd 171 Mataram Rd Woolworths Lee Rowan’s Garden world 1 Tall Timbers Rd KANWAL 72 Pacific Hwy Amcal+ Pharmacy Kanwal Parktrees Village Village SAN REMO 750 Pacific Hwy Shop 1/260 Wallarah Rd Coles Lake Munmorah Senior Northlakes Shopping Centre Kanwal Medical Centre, Citizens Club k2/654 Pacific Hwy Neighbourhood Centre 1 Acacia Ave 28 Brava Ave Tuggerah Lakes Private Munmorah United Bowling Hospital the Lott Club 645 Pacific Hwy 21 Pacific Hwy Acacia Ave

Forrester’s Beach Retirement William Cape Gardens Village 40 Pearce Rd 1001 The Entrance Rd

GOROKAN Guardian Pharmacy 70 Wallarah Rd

Discount Drug Store 73 Scenic Dr

GOSFORD Imperial centre 171 Mann St

The Lakeside Lifestyle Community 132 Finlay Ave

Blue Haven Public School 37 Colorado Dr

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Wyong Family History Group 6 Rankens Ct Village Central Wyong 18/34 Alison Rd Plaza Newsagency 6/18-34 Alison Rd

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The Art House Theatre 19-21 Margaret St

Meals on Wheels 6/10 Pioneer Ave

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Emma McBride MP Mariners Centre of Excellence, Suite 204

Central Coast Mobile Village 1A Cutler Dr IGA North Wyong Shop 2/34-38 Cutler Drive North

Bay Takeaway 205 Bay Rd

TUMBI UMBI Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College, Tumbi Umbi Campus 150 Bellevue Rd

Toowoon Bay Cellars 153-155 Bay Rd

Glengara Retirement Village 220 Hansen’s Rd

Australia Post 145 Bay Rd

Mingara Recreation Club 12-14 Mingara Dr

Toowoon Bay Seafood & Take Away 92 Toowoon Bay Rd

Chemist Outlet Tumbi Umbi Discount Chemist 7 Mingara Dr

Amcal+ Pharmacy Toowoon Bay 96 Toowoon Bay Rd

Domino’s Pizza Mingara 8 Mingara Dr

United Petroleum 359 Pacific Highway North

McDonald’s Mingara Mingara Dr

Mr David Harris MP - Wyong Electorate Office 142 Pacific Hwy

Toowoon Bay Holiday Park 1 Koongara St

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3 Mingara Dr Subway Restaurant Lot 9 Mingara Dr &, Wyong Rd WADALBA McDonald’s London Dr

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Coles Orchid Way

Coastal Health Medical Centre 213-217 Main Rd

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Toukley Golf Club 54 Ninth Ave Opal Norah Head 63 Palomar Parade Toukley Public School Main Rd Canton Beach Sports Club 11 Hibbard St PRP Diagnostic Imaging 54 Victoria Ave

Coles 781/17-21Yaralla St Wallarah Point Care Community

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Hungry Jack’s Mingara Recreation Complex KFC 300 Pacific Hwy KFC Mingara

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Rescue Helicopter Service will benefit from Wills being drafted Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service will benefit from Wills Week in March when people can have a simple Will drafted or have an existing Will updated at a greatly reduced price, while also helping the Service to save lives in the local community.

would help people prepare a Will while also having the option to consider the gift of a bequest. “For charities such as the Rescue Helicopter Service, receiving the support of bequest is not taken lightly, and we see the gift of a bequest as an incredible act of generosity, with the gift being a lasting legacy that gives back to our community. “Importantly, all support given to the Rescue Helicopter stays locally and directly supports the local base at Newcastle, as well as other bases in Tamworth or Lismore. “We are really excited and so

Three legal firms in the northern suburbs are participating in Wills Week by donating 100 percent of their time and the booking fees are donated in full to the Service. Westpac Rescue Helicopter CEO, Richard Jones, said having an up-to-date Will was very important and Wills Week

thankful for the support being given by over 60 solicitors stretching from the Central Coast, Hunter, New England and Northern NSW who have made their time available to help us launch Wills Week in 2021,” Jones said. There are seven legal firms on the Central Coast participating, including Ryan & Seton Lawyers in Toukley, Aubrey Brown Lawyers in Tuggerah and Effective Legal Solutions in Wyong. Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service Wills Week is being held from March 22 to 26. Sue Murray

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Service NSW staff trained to support customers facing difficulties Service NSW staff at Toukley and Tuggerah are being trained to support customers facing emotional pressure or mental stress as communities continue to feel the impact of bushfires, flooding and COVID-19.

The training program is also being rolled-out at Service NSW centres in Erina, Gosford and Woy Woy. Minister for Customer Service, Victor Dominello, and Parliamentary Secretary for Central Coast, Adam Crouch, met with some of the staff on Friday, February 5.

Staff said the training gave them more confidence in recognising and responding appropriately to someone’s stress and anxiety. “Frontline staff at Service NSW have done a fantastic job under pressure and this training has helped them better support customers in our community,”

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Crouch said. “During the training, staff are shown useful techniques to deescalate situations and provide referral options for customers who may require more specialised mental health support.” “Frontline staff are well

placed to assist people in finding that support and its empowering to see them demonstrate the skills to recognise and respond empathetically to people in distress,” said Minister, Dominello. Crouch said the training program, fast-tracked for

Service NSW staff, was part of a two-year investment of more than $1M in suicide prevention training for government staff working in systems outside of mental health. Sue Murray

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GEORGIA LIENEMANN This is our final instalment in our six part series on ‘feeling good’ and we’re talking to Jeannie Parker from local business The Yoga Collective in Erina. 1. Tell us a little about your business and the philosophy behind it. The Yoga Collective Central Coast is a local community yoga studio where we aim to provide you with an immersive and integral yoga experience. Our philosophy here at The Yoga Collective is to “empower, rejuvenate and transform”, catering for the whole community to support their physical and mental wellbeing. You don’t have to be able to touch your toes or do a handstand - yoga is for all shapes, all sizes, all abilities and ages! We aim to provide classes to suit your needs, age and physicality ability. Our experienced professional teachers will help you to feel supported and comfortable in whatever you are hoping to achieve from your yoga practice. 2. How did you come to be teaching yoga and running the studio? I’ve been teaching a variety of yoga styles for the last 5 years, but my yoga practice extends back to over 25 years, with a foundation of Ashtanga and Hatha. I grew up in the foothills of Byron Bay, training for sixteen years in classical and contemporary ballet at the Conservatorium of the arts with Southern Cross University. In 2016 I undertook Vinyasa Yoga teaching training with Sandy Delgado and Samantha Bijok at Austral Yoga. I then completed my advanced vinyasa yoga training and advanced level 2 yin yoga training with Power Living Australia. I’m also trauma informed and trained in ‘frontline yoga’ which helps bring yoga and mindfulness tools to those who work in the front line and I can accommodate students who may have experienced other forms of stress in their lives. The business itself has a long history and was run for twenty years by Mardi Bell under the name ‘Yoga ways’, who still teaches at the current studio. I joined the studio in 2016 as a teacher when it was taken over by Leah Davies and renamed ‘The Yoga Collective’. During that time, I built a strong connection with the community of

students and fell in love with the yoga space. During the lockdowns in 2020, the studio had to close its doors as the space went up for sale. The idea of the studio being permanently closed and seeing the community of students and teachers disbanded deeply saddened me, so it was during this crazy and challenging time that I decided to take on the challenge of purchasing the business and bringing it back to life. 3. What styles of yoga do you offer? Offering you more than just dynamic vinyasa, we also include Yin, Hatha, heated and nonheated Prenatal, Mums and Bubs classes, plus a plethora of workshops and courses to provide you an immersive and integral yoga experience. 4. What are some of the benefits of including a regular yoga practice? The benefits of yoga are limitless! Firstly, it helps build fitness, strength, flexibility and stability. A regular yoga practice also teaches us to be kinder to ourselves and those around us. We gradually become more aware of the way we

are treating our bodies and minds. Through the use of the physical postures (asanas) combined with the breathing techniques (pranayama) we also learn to move and breathe consciously. The more aware of the way we are breathing, the more we’re able to tap into our parasympathetic nervous system as opposed to sympathetic where we are reacting or responding in “fight or flight” mode. Yoga also gives us a “tool kit” to help take care of our emotional and mental wellbeing. When we truly connect to the yoga practice, we begin to meet ourselves in a new way. We become more discerning about how we’re fuelling our body and pay more attention to our thoughts and the stresses we allow into our lives. Kindness in the world starts with being kind to ourselves. 5. Do you have any interesting case studies you can share with us? Yes, my own! I was seriously injured in a car crash a few years ago and it was thanks to yoga that I have recovered to the point that I have. I know that if I had not been practicing yoga my

injuries mightn’t have healed to the extent they did – nor would I have been so supported in my state of mind. These days I practice less “Yang” or dynamic yoga and more gentler “Yin” yoga styles. Yin yoga helps with working into the connective tissue, shifting tension and improving my body’s response to pain. Through a daily practice of Yin and Hatha yoga I remain mostly pain free. 6. You’ve recently moved to Erina - tell us about the new studio. The move to the new larger studio or 125 square metres in size means we are able to provide all students with four square metres per student. This provides our yoga community a safe environment to practice yoga together plus genuinely adhering to the Social Distancing rules. Whilst we’re in a larger room, we still maintain the smaller classes along with the boutique atmosphere. Now located in The Lifestyle building, Erina, our studio is a part of a community of lifestyle businesses that include acupuncture, martial arts, a hair salon, dance school and the Central Coast’s first futuristic ‘EMS’ Gym. We have all day free parking, the use of shower and toilet facilities on site. This is fantastic for early morning 6am classes before work! 7. Can you give a few suggestions of what people can do for their health at home? 1. Move. Movement is medicine! 2. Eat well. Food is medicine! 3. Sleep well. 4. Rest is crucial to good health. 5. Drink lots of water. 6. Try growing a little edible garden. 7. Take the time to read, listen to music and do the things that inspire you! 8. Connect with nature and people. We are energetic beings we need community connection, joy, so try to see people face to face, as often as we can with the current circumstances, put down the phone or device and disconnect from the digital world at least a few hours a day. For more information about The Yoga Collective, head to www.theyogacollective.com.au

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State Government details its plan to improve health outcomes for Indigenous people NSW Labor is calling for the State Government to detail its plan to improve health outcomes for Indigenous people living in rural and regional NSW, with Shadow Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Wyong MP, David Harris, saying that he is concerned that worrying statistics will get worse. Shadow Minister for Health, Ryan Park, said that there were more than 700 submissions to the Parliamentary Inquiry into rural and regional health, with many detailing the dire situation faced by First Nations people. “What these submissions are highlighting is that for people in rural, regional and remote

NSW, there is an increasing burden of chronic disease, particularly in Aboriginal communities,which experience higher rates of illness, hospitalisation and death,” Park said. “It is clear that First Nations people are being left behind by this Government.” Harris said the latest report from the United Nations showed that Indigenous people in Australia were dying up to 20 years earlier than their nonIndigenous counterparts. “The further you get from major centres in NSW the worse your health outcomes are, particularly chronic disease for Aboriginal people,” he said. Harris said that statistics

showed, among other things: the average annual perinatal mortality rate for Aboriginal children (0-4 years) was 45 percent higher than for nonAboriginal children (20092013); smoking during pregnancy occurs in 53 per cent of Aboriginal mothers compared to 17 percent of non-Aboriginal (2012-2016); and, NSW Health has struggled to fill vacant Aboriginal Health Officer roles. The Parliamentary Inquiry will begin public hearings from March 19, with several expected to be held in rural and regional NSW. Parliamentary Secretary for Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said the NSW Government was committed to closing the gap in health outcome disparity

between Aboriginal and nonAboriginal people. “Progress is being made on closing the gap in childhood vaccination coverage between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal children, improving participation in cancer screening, and increasing early commencement of antenatal care for Aboriginal mothers,” he said. Crouch said in addition, smoking rates among pregnant Aboriginal mothers have declined from 52.2 percent in 2011, to 43.2 percent in 2019. “Since 2014-15, the NSW Government has increased direct funding to Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services by $8.8M,” he said. “In 2020-21, direct funding of

$28M was provided towards Aboriginal Community Controlled Health and healthrelated organisations to deliver culturally safe and tailored health services. “This includes the support of healthy lifestyles, prevention and management of chronic disease, oral health services and support for drug and alcohol prevention and treatment.” Crouch said additional NSW Health investment in 2020-21 includes: $7M for the Aboriginal Maternal and Infant Health Service, which aims to improve the health of Aboriginal women during pregnancy and decrease perinatal morbidity and mortality for Aboriginal babies; $3M to improve house function and health hardware, to ensure

social housing in Aboriginal communities can function to support healthy living; and, $1.3M for the Aboriginal Immunisation Health Care Worker Program to improve vaccination coverage and timeliness for Aboriginal children “Improving access to health care requires a coordinated effort between State and Federal Governments, NSW Health, local health districts, specialty health networks, clinicians, patients and local communities,” he said. “To this end, in 2019 the NSW Government established the Bilateral Regional Health Forum to improve co-ordination and collaboration.” Terry Collins

Help available for families in domestic violence situations The Central Coast has one of the highest recorded domestic violence instances in NSW and having access to funding to help families, especially children, is vital in helping them rebuild their lives. That’s where Australian Charity of the Year 2018, Friends With Dignity, comes in, offering its eighth round of Little Friends Scholarship Program to local families to ensure that children who are facing, or have faced domestic violence, have the ability to normalise their lives. Danielle Habib, who is coordinator of Catholic Care’s Integrated Domestic and Family Violence Service at Central Coast Family Centre in Tuggerah, has welcomed the scholarships. She said the Centre was receiving a vast amount of referrals for support for families experiencing domestic and family violence. “These families are unable to provide safe shelter or food for their children, let alone the finances for school uniforms, school camps or after school

sporting or art activities. “The benefits of this local program will aid in starting to rebuild the confidence of so many children and young people who previously had that taken away from them due to family violence. “When we are able to support the children and young people who are growing up in a domestic family violence situation, we help promote good mental health and respect which leads to a decrease in the continuation of the cycle of violence in families and the beginning of the healing journey,” Habib said. Charlie (not his real name) is eight years old and has been living in a violent home on the Central Coast for the past four years. His teachers were becoming more and more concerned with Charlie’s increasing aggressive behaviour towards other children. Charlie was supported financially into a local soccer club where he made new friends, he could use his energy to exert in physical activity while learning to respect his

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team mates. He was given praise for his efforts and slowly his aggressive nature dissipated. This, of course, took some time and Charlie still has a long way to go. Charlie said he felt he had a space that he was able to exercise emotions on the field through running and feeling “puffed out” and not “explode” at home or school, but most of all he felt part of “something”. It’s children like Charlie that can be helped by the Little

Friends Scholarship Program, run by Friends With Dignity. The educational and extracurricular scholarships help to cover a variety of expenses from helping children attend camp and after school activities with their peers, to providing uniforms. “This initiative is needed now more than ever due to the nature of the Covid restrictions,” said Julia McKenna, Friends With Dignity Director and Chief Financial Officer. Habib said having access to

funding for our local families suffering the impacts of domestic and family violence would mean that children could start to thrive once again, instead of trying to survive. “We know that school can be the one safe space for children and young people that are currently living in domestic and family violence situations, and access to the basics can mean the difference for a child feeling accepted or feeling further isolated by their peers,” she said. “For a child or young person

to be engaged in a sport or art activity after school fosters positive relationships while giving some reprieve to home situations. “These after school programs help to build resilience and supports the healing journey for many children,” Habib said. Applications can be made online, until February 26, to the Little Friends Scholarship Program on the Friends With Dignity website. Sue Murray

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$204M school to be built at Charmhaven A new school at Charmhaven is being planned by St Philip’s Christian College Education Foundation. St Philip’s bought the 40ha parcel of land between Arizona Rd and the Pacific Hwy in 2020 and hopes to open the school in 2024. It is proposed to start as a kindergarten to Year 6 school for 500 students and growing to cater up to Year 12 with more than 1,500 students. St Philip’s Christian College is an independent organisation that oversees a group of schools and early learning centres across the Hunter and Central Coast regions, providing education to over 4,300 young people from pre-kindergarten to Year 12. This new campus would ultimately comprise an early learning centre, junior, middle and senior schools, Dynanmic Alternative Learning Environment (DALE) Special School, various outdoor and

The site for a new school at Charmhaven

indoor sports facilities, a chapel, an 800-seat performing arts centre with an adjoining 100 plus seat “blackbox” theatre. The DALE school will be for students in Years 3 to 12 who have an Autism Spectrum Disorder, or a mild intellectual disability.

St Philip’s also intends to establish a vocational education hub embedded in the light industrial area to be developed on the part of the site fronting the Pacific Hwy. This facility would help deliver the school’s HSC SmartTrack program, which offers a practical alternative approach

to Years 11 and 12, allowing students to complete the Higher School Certificate (non ATAR) in an independent adult learning environment. A report submitted with the proposal said the school development would have an “extremely positive social impact in the North Wyong sub-

region by providing high quality, low cost, independent education to service a rapidly growing population”. Estimated capital investment value for the entire school is $204.5M, and on completion, the school is expected to support 125 full time equivalent jobs.

The proposal is being dealt with by the NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment as a State Significant Development and St Philip’s has submitted a request for Secretary’s Environmental Assessment Requirements (SEARs). The SEARs set out information that must be addressed in the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). Once received, the EIS will go on public exhibition for community feedback and a detailed assessment will be undertaken by the Department before a final decision is made. Also, Heritage Now, is seeking expressions of interest from Aboriginal people who hold cultural knowledge relevant to the Charmhaven area in order to assist with an Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Assessment. The project site falls within boundaries of the Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council. Sue Murray

Free bus passes only apply if walk to school is more than 2.3kms Swansea MP, Yasmin Catley, is calling for a review of the NSW Government’s “rigid” bus pass policy because it is “forcing children to walk long and dangerous distances to school”. “Another school year has commenced with young children unable to get the bus to school because they have been denied School Opal cards,” she said. “For eight-year-old Quinn McCann-Warwick of Buff Point, who has been deemed ineligible for a bus pass, the journey to school involves a walk that crosses 11 roads and takes her more than 30 minutes. “The trip involves darting through traffic on busy roads, including Scenic Dr, as there are no pedestrian crossings or traffic lights on the way. “Under the current rules, primary school students in Years 3 or above are only eligible for free travel to and

Swansea MP, Yasmin Catley, with sisters Quinn and Sadie McCann-Warwick on busy Scenic Dr

from school if the walk to school is more than 2.3kms. “Quinn lives a stone’s throw too close to deserve a bus pass, according to the government’s guidelines.” Catley said the government should have a less rigid policy on issuing School Opal cards

because it had a responsibility to ensure that kids get to school safely. “In a lot of cases, we’re talking about children who have no other way to get to school than to bolt across the highway or other main roads,” she said.

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“Parents tell me that their young children don’t yet have the capacity to safely navigate these journeys and fear that it’s only a matter of time before a child is hit by a car.” Catley said she urged the Transport Minister, Andrew Constance, to consider the safety of these children and

immediately review his unfair policy. “This is not the first time I’ve urged the Transport Minister to grant travel passes to young, vulnerable children in our community,” she said. “Parents contact me about this problem each and every

year. “I call on the Minister to come here and walk to school with these young, vulnerable children who he thinks don’t deserve a bus pass.” Ms McCann, the mother of eight-year-old Quinn, said the thought of her child walking to school makes her very nervous. “To me it doesn’t make sense that my six-year-old is allowed to have a bus pass but my eight-year-old is not. “One can get the bus to school and the other has to walk, but neither has yet developed the decisionmaking skills to know how to safely cross the road as cars drive quickly along Scenic Dr during morning peak hour.” Catley said the NSW Labor Policy was to introduce free public transport for all schoolaged children. Source: Media release, Feb 9 Swansea MP, Yasmin Catley

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We Care Connect helps children return to school Students from all over the Coast benefitted from a Back to School initiative organised by local volunteer-run charity, We Care Connect. With the help of the local community, more than 200 Back-to-School backpacks, including lunch boxes, drink bottles, stationery items and workbooks, were distributed to primary and high schools all over the region. Backpacks for high school students included essential scientific calculators and USB sticks. A spokesperson for We Care Connect said that with the

financial impact of Christmas still lingering, many families couldn’t provide their children with the basics they needed for a return to school from pencil cases and drink bottles to uniforms, backpacks, socks and shoes. “We Care Connect was determined to make sure that local children wouldn’t go without on their first day of school,” the spokesperson said. The call went out, with several other community organisations stepping in to help. Wyong Rugby Leagues Club’s grants program helped with the purchase of items. Community members

donated $4,400 to the fundraising appeal and many local residents donated new Back-to-School items as part of the campaign. “It really was an exceptional demonstration of our great community coming together to help kids in need,” the spokesperson said. We Care Connect operates through a professional network of case workers and support agencies working directly with disadvantaged families. “The case workers shared feedback that the families receiving the Back-to-School packs are over the moon and it’s great that the kids can go back to school having the same

supplies as their classmates,” the spokesperson said. “In some instances, the children have recently become homeless and aren’t able to get their old things back in time for school due to families struggling financially and single parents who have left their partner due to domestic violence.” We Care Connect also distributes pre-loved children’s items such as cots, car seats, prams and clothing through a professional network of support agencies and case workers. Source: Media release, Feb 7 We Care Connect

A case worker from Bungree Aboriginal Association (left) with Chris from We Care Connect

Orientation Week underway at Ourimbah As Orientation Week kicked off on Monday, February 15, at the Ourimbah campus of The University of Newcastle, enrolments so far are showing positive signs of growth in student numbers compared to previous years. Communications Coordinator, Warrick Glynn, said enrolments were still coming in, however, the university had seen encouraging demand for the Master of Exercise

Physiology and Graduate Diploma Psychological Science, which are new programs offered at the Ourimbah campus. “A particularly good story is the growth in Food Science and Human Nutrition as this aligns with food industry located on the Central Coast and recent investment in new teaching facilities at Ourimbah campus,” he said. Other courses to see growth in student numbers are Secondary Education and

Exercise and Sport Science. The biggest increases in enrolments at the university were in Education, Science and Psychology, with the new Bachelor of Criminology also generating significant interest. University Deputy ViceChancellor (Academic) and Vice-President, Professor Mark Hoffman, said there had been a high demand for undergraduate and postgraduate courses in 2021. “It’s exciting to see student

numbers so strong this year, especially since we know how challenging 2020 was for so many of them. “We are noticing the highest growth in degrees that embed work-integrated learning into the program and have strong graduate employment opportunities,” Professor Hoffman said. The top 10 most in-demand courses in NSW for 2021, as measured by applications through the Universities Admissions Centre, included

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two from the University of Newcastle. They are the Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine joint medical program at University of Newcastle and University of New England, which is the second most popular course in the state, and the Bachelor of Nursing, the ninth most popular in NSW. Orientation Week, now underway, is aimed at helping new students build a sense of community in the post-Covid “new normal” context.

This year will see a return to more face-to-face learning experiences for students, following the move to a higher proportion of online learning last year. Each course will set its own blend of on-campus and online activities and new Covid safe protocols such as checking in to buildings. Sue Murray

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Outrigger Canoe regatta at Point Wolstoncroft OUTRIGGER CANOE RACING From page 1 The Makai Lakes Outrigger Canoe Club have reformed their team spirit in 2021 ahead of their inaugural regatta at Point Wolstoncroft Sport and Recreation Centre on Saturday, March 6. This team of athletes contending in the Polynesian originating water sport opened their 2021 account with an encouraging showing at the Pittwater Regatta on Sunday, February 14. Competing in races from the Minnows (8 years+) to an Opens long course of 16km, the Lake Macquarie representatives performed best in the Golden Seniors (60 years+) Open wherein they won gold. Also, in the all-Women’s short course, Makai Lakes placed eighth. Now, the club are finalising plans for their upcoming regatta event, which new Club President, Michelle Strang,

sees as a great opportunity to show off Lake Macquarie for outrigging enthusiasts. Meanwhile, Malai Lakes are looking to find new members who wish to try their hands at the sport. “Our goals are to keep fit, have fun, promote positive mental health, support others and represent the community of the Central Coast and Lake Macquarie regions at regional, state and national regattas,” said President Strang. With still a few weeks to go before the Malai Lakes Regatta, the club continue to train their athletes and work on the team’s cohesion as a unit. “Everyone has a job in the boat, but the idea is to support one another,” concluded Strang. “In the meantime, it’s all very friendly with a strong social aspect and it will get you fit fast!” Source: Media Release, Michelle Strang Interview, Michelle Strang

Makai Lakes Outrigger Canoe Club team members at the Pittwater Regatta Photo: Michelle Strang

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environments for residents and visitors. “Through partnering with them we are able to provide a seamless seven day a week service at the beaches that are most popular with locals and visitors,” he said. “I thank each and every one of our volunteer surf lifesavers who keep our community safe.” Financial support will be: $38,000 to SLSCC to coordinate beach safety activities and educational messaging across the Coast; $78,000 to

purchase required rescue equipment for surf clubs; and, $6,500 direct to each of the Coast’s 15 surf clubs to support beach safety operations. The 15 surf clubs are The Lakes, Soldiers Beach, North Entrance, The Entrance, Toowoon Bay, Shelly Beach, Wamberal, Terrigal, North Avoca, Avoca Beach, Copacabana, MacMasters Beach, Killcare, Ocean Beach and Umina. Source: Media release, Feb 10 Central Coast Council

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Terrigal Matcham receives T20 World Cup Cricket Legacy Fund grant CRICKET The New South Wales International Cricket Council T20 World Cup Cricket Legacy Fund has awarded an $8,000 grant to Terrigal Matcham Cricket Club in aid of the club’s improvement of its equipment and opportunities for women’s and girl’s cricket. The money comes in response to the reported rising interest in women’s sport on the Central Coast. For Terrigal Matcham’s President, Andrew McFadden, this means more funds to put towards kitting out their club with the necessary playing and training equipment and personnel, moving closer to a larger vision of growing their senior squad from one team to three.

“In our club and on the Coast, women’s cricket is going from strength to strength, and these grants are absolutely critical to keeping that growth going,” said McFadden. “Most of the girls and ladies who come to play cricket with us have no gear, so the idea is to make sure that they are kitted out accordingly with all that they need. “The money will largely go towards supporting whatever we can do to keep that growing number of girls increasing.” The funding was secured in aid by Parliamentary Secretary for Central Coast, Adam Crouch, who commended the club’s efforts in improving the participation of women in the sport: “This funding from the final round of NSW ICC T20 World Cup Cricket Legacy Fund will see grassroots cricket made

more accessible for players of all ages and abilities.” Cricket NSW Chief Executive Officer, Lee Germon, also congratulated the successful recipients and acknowledged the Legacy Fund’s role in helping to grow participation. “Through the wonderful generosity of the NSW Government, $6M in grants has been distributed to clubs and councils right across NSW to support participation growth and leave a lifelong legacy for our cricket communities”, Germon said. “The past two rounds of the Fund have had an incredible impact on cricket in NSW and this final round will be no different.” Source: Media Release Adam Crouch, Member for Terrigal Interview, Andrew McFadden

Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, with Terrigal Matcham Cricket Club members

Government support sought for more upgrades and trails MOUNTAIN BIKING A fresh call for government support could soon get the wheels turning on further upgrades to the trail network at Ourimbah Mountain Bike Park. The push comes courtesy of Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, who has written to Deputy Premier, John Barilaro, to ask the government to outline what funding and additional supports are available for the expansion of the trail network within the Ourimbah State Forest. An established supporter of the local mountain biking community, Crouch has also called on the Deputy Premier to clarify how the government could support the development of additional trail networks in other locations around the Coast. The correspondence follows a recent visit to the Ourimbah Mountain Bike Park by Crouch earlier this month, where he connected with representatives of the park’s two land partners, Forestry Corporation NSW and the Central Coast Mountain Bike Club (CCMTB). In his correspondence, which has since been shared with the

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public via the CCMTB, Crouch told the Deputy Premier that the Ourimbah Mountain Bike Park was the only facility of its kind on the Central Coast and that it was his belief that the government should assist with its betterment. “It is absolutely necessary that resources be dedicated by the NSW Government towards the provision of further mountain biking trails in Ourimbah State Forest and in other locations across the Central Coast,” Crouch’s email

reads. The call has excited the local mountain biking community and renewed hope that the Coast will catch up to other regions in NSW in terms of integrated mountain biking. “Adam’s support has been fantastic, as has the support of all other local MPs here on the Coast. “Support for mountain biking has been very bipartisan and it was great to have Adam come up to the park, along with Forestry’s Mike Hill, to see its

potential firsthand,” said CCMTB Secretary, Leif Arnebark. Believing the park could one day grow to become a national race destination, Arnebark said any government support would need to align with the CCMTB’s master plan for the site, which he said was in the process of being drafted. “The process of formulating our master plan is well and truly underway, but the vision is for a facility with trails and amenities that cater to all

ability levels and types of riding. “From young kids just starting out, to elite competition trails, we really want to see the park built up to this level, not just to improve the region’s mountain biking offering, but to satisfy the enormous local demand. “The plan will need to be signed off by Forestry, but once we get that approval, we’ll be looking for specific grants to help bring that vision to life,” Arnebark said. Likewise, the

acknowledgement of the need for more diverse mountain biking locations on the Coast has also excited local riders, who want to see more dedicated trails around the southern end of the region. “For a long time, the mountain biking community has been eager to see something akin to the Ourimbah Mountain Bike Park down south, but more generally what riders really want is a dispersed trail network. “This model focuses more on the Coast as a destination and utilises low impact single track trails within our national parks, forests and reserves. “The idea is that these trails are interconnected with entry and exit points located around existing tourism hubs on the Coast, so there’s no need for associated infrastructure. “Essentially these trails should run from one network to the other and connect north to south. “Something like a network of low impact trails connecting Bouddi to Ourimbah would be ideal,” Arnebark said.

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$20K raised at annual Pink Stumps Day

CRICKET Northern Power Cricket Club has raised over $20,000 toward the Kelly McGrath Foundation at their annual Pink Stumps Day on Sunday, February 7. Many events were organised with a combination of cricket and fundraising games for the club and the surrounding community of the northern Central Coast.

In the morning, the youth girls’ and boys’ squads came out for a game of cricket while they waited for McGrath Foundation member, Tracy Bevan, to arrive. As one of Kelly McGrath’s close friends, Bevan talked to the club about the Foundation’s mission in combating deaths by supplying breast care nurses to women suffering from breast cancer. Northern Power Club Social

Secretary and event organiser, Kelly Jolley, commented on the motives behind throwing this event for the second year running and the plans for its future in the club calendar. “We first decided to do this in 2020 because we thought it would be a bit of fun and we thought it was a fantastic cause”, Jolley said. “We never thought that we would raise as much money as we did and it was such a fun

day that we knew it was going to become an annual event.” Throughout the day, more chances were had to donate money including a Calcutta auction of life members, selling boundary signs to businesses and raffles. The local Mexican restaurant at Toukley, Mexicoast Cantina, also got involved by creating their new February cocktail, the Lady Jane, with profits made to go towards this fundraising

Photo: Northern Power Social Secretary, Kelly Jolley

cause. So far, Mexicoast has raised over $300, with a goal of reaching $1,000. The club as a whole has raised over $20,000 and counting. “We have members in our club who have suffered with cancer, but we also have a very supportive wider community with people who get behind everything we do at the club,”

concluded Jolley. “Our men have been supportive of the women and juniors and this makes everything much easier to organise. “Due to all this, we know that our Pink Stumps Day will be something to look forward to on our calendar every year, without fail.” Source: Interview, Kelly Jolley

Mariners four points clear on top of the table after victory over Wellington FOOTBALL A dominant showing by the Central Coast Mariners at Wollongong Stadium has earned them a comfortable 2-0 win against Wellington Phoenix. The victory has come as a great relief for the Mariners, who have now broken Phoenix’s unanswered, six-game winning streak against them and established their highest season win count since 2014. As well as this, after a busy early February schedule with two close-encounter comeback wins, the boys in yellow were rewarded with another clean sheet after effecting a gameplan that saw them dominate possession, territory and shots on target. Early on, the Mariners were fortunate to benefit from a reckless, studs-up diving challenge on Matt Simon by Phoenix attacker, David Ball, that earned him a red card in the 27th minute. Nonetheless, the Mariners

responded with patience, maintaining their shape and stifling their opposition’s chances to attack, exploiting their lack of a strong target man in the box. In attack, the Mariners began to find opportunities to test Phoenix goalkeeper, Stefan Marinovic. Oliver Bozanic had a long shot on target, making use of the opening up space in the midfield, before Matt Simon

found the back of the net in the 40th minute. The perfectly weighted through ball came from Marco Ureña, capturing Simon lurking in between the centre-back defenders. Simon lined himself up against Marinovic, one on one, and simply drove the ball across goal into the far, bottom corner.

A VAR check after the goal confirmed the on-field decision, and Simon was awarded his third goal in three games. The pressure continued to mount for Phoenix with the beginning of the second half, with another mistake coming from the centre-defensive position leading to a conceded penalty goal in the 50th minute. An un-cleared ball played hot

potato in front of Marinovic’s goal until the loose foot of Te Atawhai Hudson-Wihongi clipped De Silva as he cut in onto his left side. Surprisingly, captain Bozanic stepped up to do the business and swung the ball high into the top corner, marking both his first penalty goal in the A-League and the opening of his 2021 account to make the score 2-0.

In a strong position, the Mariners continued to maintain their steady control over the ball and defended with a high press against their thinly spread opposition. The incisive passing play of Ureña nearly fed Simon in for his second only a couple of minutes after the team’s second goal. Again, the striker had an opportunity to double his game-day goal tally after a high pace passing attack ended in Bozanic feeding him unmarked in front of goal, but it was not to be. In the end, the score remained 2-0 after a successful afternoon for the Mariners in stifling Phoenix’s goal-scoring potential. The Central Coast league leaders now find themselves four points clear on top of the table ahead of their next match against eighth place Adelaide United, at Hindmarsh Stadium on Friday, February 19. Haakon Barry