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10 MARCH 2021

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Community opposes library closure

In a win for people power, the Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, has officially voiced an emphatic “no” to an extension of the Petroleum Exploration Permit 11 (PEP11). See page 5

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Winners of the Women in Art exhibition run by Tuggerah Lakes Arts Society were announced when the show opened on Saturday, March 6. See page 17

Health

The community rally at The Entrance

Scores of people were at a community rally in The Entrance on Tuesday, March 9, to voice their anger about the loss of essential services in the township and plans to close the local library. The Entrance MP, David Mehan, said two banks had already abandoned the town and he was outraged by the news that Central Coast Council was planning to close The Entrance library. He said he spoke to Acting CEO, Rik Hart, on Friday, March 5, who told him the library would be closed, but in another conversation on Monday, March 8, Hart said Council might reconsider. Council still declined to

officially confirm or deny the closure before publication of the Chonicle. “I put my view that it was unfair and it seemed to contradict what they (Council) were telling me in terms of their commitment to maintain services,” Mehan said. “I’m hoping that when Council sees the community opposition, they will reconsider and change their mind because if they close the library, not only will the community lose a library, they will be left without all the other Council services that this facility offers to the public,” he said. “These are services such as: payment for rates water and sewerage services; animal registrations; internet and computer access for those who

don’t have such luxury at home; viewing of Council plans and policies; lodging a general inquiry to Council; and, book clubs, knitting groups and mindfulness groups in the library. “The Administrator publicly stated that he would not be seeking to cut Council services, however, if this library shuts its doors that is exactly what will occur. “The community doesn’t want to see these facilities vanishing,” Mehan said. “You can’t drag everything away to the centre, you have to have services in the various branches of the Central Coast because we are so spread out,” he said. “I won’t accept that my constituents will have to travel

to Wyong or Gosford; we want those services in this area. “I have written to Council seeking its commitment to keep the library open so that the community and local business operators can continue to use this valuable service,” Mehan said. “What government needs to realise is that government offices cause people to visit an area and while they’re there, they do other things, like have lunch, a cup of coffee, buy their groceries. “Once you lose a couple of government businesses, a couple of essential services like banking close, people will stop visiting an area and that’s bad for all business overall.” Mehan said that already, The Entrance township has suffered

A Blue Tree on Kanangra Dr on the way to Gwandalan/ Summerland Point has piqued the curiosity of locals.

with Westpac closing both its branches and removing its ATM, while the Commonwealth Bank was still in limbo on reopening its branch. “I guess the good news is that the bank is still considering its position while it is still temporarily closed,” he said. “That’s why the community is out here today, to show the bank that they really need this bank to stay. “Banking is an essential service, there’s a lot of people that bank with the Commonwealth. “First the banks; and it appears that now Council is abandoning The Entrance community,” Mehan said.

A 2-0 win for the Mariners over Macarthur at Central Coast Stadium has seen the Central Coast side launch themselves into a seven point lead on the A-League table.

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Molly Picklum wins her first World Surf League pro series

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In an exclusive interview with Central Coast Newspapers, former Central Coast Council CEO, Gary Murphy, while accepting responsibility for his actions, says he has been denied “natural justice”...

Woy Woy is mourning one of its favourite sons with the passing on February 21 of former Gosford City Council Deputy Mayor Keith Whitfield at the age of 83.

Labor MPs strengthen their call for an Inquiry into Council problems

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The MPs David Harris, Yasmin Catley, David Mehan and Liesl Tesch want Local Government Minister, Shelley Hancock, to establish an inquiry to examine the financial position of the former Wyong and Gosford Councils pre-merger, factors post-merger and the role of councillors and the executive. Harris said that we now know why the financial difficulties

happened, but now it is about the structural weaknesses of Council and the problems that it has faced since amalgamation. Catley said the “triple whammy” of service cuts, staff layoffs and rate increases showed that there was a structural problem underpinning the Liberals’ decision to amalgamate the two councils. Administrator, Dick Persson, has previously said that amalgamation costs were not one of the major contributing factors to Council’s financial difficulties. Harris said that one of the causes is because Central Coast is one of the largest councils in the state and the only Council in the Illawarra,

Sydney and Hunter that operates water and sewerage in-house. “A lot of the cost over run and the debt is actually related to water and sewerage,” he said. “If you separate the figures for water and sewerage instead of combining them with general operations, it actually paints quite a different picture. “Most of the $317M debt that was carried over was water and sewerage debt. “The water and sewer should be set up as a separate business. “It can still be within Council, but the financials and assets would be separate, like it used to be under the Joint Water Authority,” Harris said. He said that Wyong used to

have its water department and Gosford had its own, and there was a Joint Water Authority, but when they merged the councils, they brought it all under one roof. “I’ve written to the Administrator asking some questions about how the water and sewerage fits in with the puzzle because if you go through the financials when they had the overrun it was all water related, such as $1.3M added for a generator at Mooney and the Mardi to Warnervale water pipeline, which were included in the general Council figures. “They are very major projects, but they’re water and sewerage related, and other councils don’t have those costs in their

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Aged care nurses and supporters protested in Gosford on February 24 to highlight the need for staffing ratios...

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Education

NSW Premier, Gladys Berejiklian, was in Killarney Vale on February 26 for the sod turning ceremony to mark the start of a major upgrade at Brooke Avenue Public School.

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Bateau Bay resident Ben Brown is one of two peer support workers involved with a new... See page 33

Sport

Charlie Hunter, is setting new heights for Australian middle distance running in the US, he has set three new Australian records. See page 40

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Peninsula ratepayers could end up paying 42 per cent more in rates on average from next year if IPART approves a 15 per cent rate rise. The added increase comes from the harmonisation of rates between the former Gosford and Wyong council areas. Calculations on how much some residents would pay with the proposed 15 per cent rate rise increased to 42 per cent for some ratepayers, Central Coast Council has conceded, if you include harmonisation. The Council has adjusted the figures by which average rate bills will increase or decrease in its submission to the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART).

There are still winners: former Wyong residents will pay less than they are now, albeit the average reduction has gone down to $2 a week, from $3 a week. But residents of the former Gosford Council area have done the sums and worked out the increase for some areas is actually more like 42 per cent. Council agrees and says it is a difficult message to get across when there are two steps involved. Step one is the harmonisation of rates between the two former council areas and step two is the 15 per cent rise, if approved. Step one will mean that on average, Wyong ratepayers will pay an average of 20 per cent less on land valued at 43 per

cent less than Gosford land. For former Gosford area ratepayers, step one sees them paying an extra 25 per cent on average on land valued 43 per cent higher than Wyong land. Then the 15 per cent rate rise will be added, if IPART agrees. So, Gosford area ratepayers, including Peninsula residents, will pay on average about 4042 per cent more. Wyong residents will pay on average about 10 per cent less than they do now. Council’s Acting Director of Corporate Affairs, Natalia Cowley, explained the system when she was interviewed by Scott Levi on ABC radio last week. One caller said the figures Council had submitted to IPART showed the percentages.

completely correct. She agreed the $7 a week cited was actually more than $8 a week. She explained that rates had been legally frozen since amalgamation and legally had to be harmonised this year. Cowley said IPART wanted the Council’s Special Rate Variation (SRV) calculations, not the blended figures of the rate harmonisation with the rate rise, even though the Council’s numbers had to include both. “We just have not blended the two processes,” she said. The caller responded that he didn’t believe the Council was being transparent. Merilyn Vale

In an exclusive interview with Central Coast Newspapers, former Central Coast Council CEO, Gary Murphy gives his perspective. See page 26

Sport

Killcare SLSC is reminding community members of the importance of surf safety, respecting ocean conditions, and swimming in between the flags. See page 39

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At 2pm on February 25, the number of signatures had reached 21,141, a day short of the petition’s February 26 deadline. Organised by two residents, Susan Greene and Marianne Hamilton, the petition asks the State Government to hold a judicial inquiry into the financial crisis facing Council, which has seen it argue it needs a rate rise of 15 per cent on top of rate harmonisation. It needed to attract 20,000 signatures by February 26 to ensure it is debated in Parliament and in less than three weeks achieved its target.

Petition organisers Susan Greene and Marianne Hamilton Photo: Merilyn Vale

The petition calls for an inquiry into how the financial crisis happened, who is responsible and what reforms are needed to the Local Government Act to protect the community in the future. It also asks what impact the amalgamation had on the problems and if councillors and senior staff were negligent in their duty to properly manage

the Council and whether they have been dealt with appropriately. The petition also requests the Minister for Local Government delay any application by the Council to IPART for a Special Rate Variation and any decision on the sale of Council assets until residents can consider the findings of the judicial inquiry and its recommendations.

Greene said she and Hamilton were thrilled at the community’s response. “It’s such an important thing to find out what’s been going on with our Council,” she said. “The message from the Administrator that we are so called shareholders and we are responsible for the debt of this Council - I think that really

shocked people. “And if that’s the case maybe Council shouldn’t be allowed to have debt.” Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, congratulated the women for their work in putting the petition together. “I think the Central Coast community has spoken very clearly about what they not happy with in regard to Council,” he said. “I welcome this petition. “I met with Susan and Marianne and encouraged them to do it; I think it’s a great opportunity to show what the Central Coast feels about this.” You can still add your name to, the petition at www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/ la/Pages/epetitions-list.aspx Terry Collins

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NSW Premier, Gladys Berejiklian, was on the Central Coast on Friday, February 26, to officially open the highly anticipated Gosford Leagues Club Park.

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Community opposes library closure

In a win for people power, the Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, has officially voiced an emphatic “no” to an extension of the Petroleum Exploration Permit 11 (PEP11). See page 5

Out&About

Live theatre is returning to the Coast, with the Laycock Street Community Theatre announcing a line-up of performers for its 2021 season.

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Winners of the Women in Art exhibition run by Tuggerah Lakes Arts Society were announced when the show opened on Saturday, March 6.

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Gardening

Five lucky students represented Chertsey Primary School at the opening of the Leagues Club Park in Gosford on February 26.

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Health

See page 34 NSW Premier, Gladys Berejiklian, opening Leagues Club Park with Chertsey Primary School students, and Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch

Online petition for judicial inquiry into Council reaches target “I think most (former) Gosford ratepayers, like myself, will be shocked and horrified to learn they are actually being slugged with a massive 42 per cent rate hike rather than the 10 per cent or 15 per cent numbers they heard during the consultation,” the caller said. He accused Administrator Dick Persson of being economical with the truth in not providing the real percentage increases during the consultation. He said Persson hid behind sound bites like $7 a week but even that was inaccurate. “The figures he has lodged with IPART show the average Gosford increase to be significantly more than that at over $420 per year,” he said. Cowley said the caller was

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An e-petition calling for a judicial inquiry into Central Coast Council has reached its target of 20,000 signatures and will now be debated in State Parliament.

Clean up Australia Day is on Sunday, March 7, offering many locals the chance to act and help clean up our beaches and lakes, parks, bush land and streets.

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Pressure is mounting on the NSW Government to hold a public inquiry into the causes of Central Coast Council’s financial crisis...

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Macmasters Beach artist and author, Nina Angelo, is currently showcasing her artwork series, Show & Tell, at Like Minds café at Avoca Beach.

The Coast’s own Jemma Rix is starring as Elsa in the hit musical Frozen at Sydney’s Capitol Theatre.

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Brendan Abbott’s award winning shot

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Chertsey kids shine at park opening

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Woy Woy resident, Brendan Abbott, has been awarded second prize in the Australia-wide aerial photography competition, SkyStock, for his image of a rare moment in nature near Avoca Beach.

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NSW Labor is demanding that the Minister for Local Government, Shelley Hancock, put her hand up and take responsibility for the Council mess.

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A small group of residents gathered outside the Ettalong Centrelink on February 12 as it prepared to close its doors for the last time

The Aboriginal story of the Wyong area and Tuggerah Lakes is being told in a huge mural by artist Jodie Freeman at the historic Alison Homestead.

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Council concedes Peninsula rates could rise by 42 per cent books because Sydney Water and Hunter Water do that. “This isn’t saying that it should be privatised or anything like that, but the general Council accounts and the water and sewerage accounts should be split so that the residents can actually see the two separate operations. “The Administrator in his report said that Council’s bank account took a hit because of the IPART decision on water and sewerage, a loss to Council of $39M. “Water should pay for itself, so that it’s not a $39M hit to general revenue, and the charges for water should cover that,” Harris said.

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Premier launches start of major upgrade

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The four Labor MPs on the Central Coast have individually given notice in State Parliament that they will each be putting Motions at the next sitting of Parliament in March calling for an independent inquiry into the financial collapse of Central Coast Council.

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Jemma lets it go

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The first event in the World Surf League’s (WSL) 2021 Vissla NSW Pro Surf Series came to its conclusion on Friday, February 19, with Shelly Beach resident and newly risen young gun, Molly Picklum, taking out first place.

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Principal Owen Dalkeith (left), school vice captain and school captain, Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Kirsten Booker from the Aboriginal Education Consultative Group

To encourage teamwork and cohesion, Year 9 Advisor at Central Coast Sports College, Richard Moolman, took his students to complete the Raw Challenge to see how they went up against mud, obstacles and slides. See page 35

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Central Coast Crusaders’ small forward, Matthew Kenyon, has played a key role in the Australian Boomers win over New Zealand in the 2021 FIBA Asia Cup qualifier. See page 39

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David Farmer, an accountant by profession, and with almost 40 years’ experience in local government in NSW and Queensland, is the new Chief Executive Officer of Central Coast Council. His appointment was announced by Administrator, Dick Persson, at a press conference on Tuesday, March 2. Farmer will take up the position on April 12. “His experience is crucial in leading Council toward recovery and will provide strong reassurance to the community that the tough decisions taken now will not be wasted,” Persson said.

Central Coast Council has a new Chief Executive Officer

“Each of his last three roles involved major challenges in governance and finance. “These are the same challenges that face this Council and I’m encouraged knowing that David is well equipped in leading the Council through these issues. “David has a proven track record of success in operating large councils and has been selected based on this solid experience. “The Central Coast community should feel very reassured that a new and strong CEO will deliver the positive outcome that everyone wants to see,” Persson said. Farmer said at the press conference that it was going to be a long-term process to earn

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public trust and that he would go on the journey with staff who have been traumatised by the Council situation. He has been the Chief Executive of four councils over the past 23 years, being

Mudgee in western NSW, Cairns City in far north Queensland, his hometown of Wollongong, and recently as the CEO of Ipswich City Council, the fastest growing Council in Queensland. Farmer has assisted an elected council successfully return from a period of administration at both Wollongong and Ipswich. At Cairns, he oversaw the recovery of the organisation, taking more than five years, after a poorly implemented merger. This involved turning around a deteriorating financial situation and correcting a failed IT systems implementation. Two of his proudest achievements are the major

foreshore projects of the Cairns Esplanade and Wollongong’s Blue Mile. Across these diverse locations he has been able to partner in developing major industry growth in sectors such as tourism, agribusiness, particularly wine, and urban development. In Wollongong he led the city as it successfully transitioned from its dependence on its traditional industries of coal and steel making into tertiary sectors such as financial services and international education. Source: Media release, Mar 2 Central Coast Council

LANDMARK INTERVIEW: Rik Hart, Council's Acting CEO, unpacks council's financial troubles - See our website for more

Central Coast Local Health District’s free childhood immunisation drop-in clinics have resumed practising across the Coast. See page 33

Sport

Tascott based high jumper, Nicola McDermott, has reached the Olympic qualifying mark at the Coles Summer Super Series in Canberra on February 25. See page 40

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New CEO takes the reins With almost 40 years’ experience in local government in NSW and Queensland, David Farmer is the new Chief Executive Officer of Central Coast Council. His appointment was announced by Administrator, Dick Persson, at a press conference on March 2. An accountant by profession, Farmer will take up the position on April 12. “His experience is crucial in leading Council toward recovery and will provide strong reassurance to the community that the tough decisions taken now will not be wasted,” Persson said. “David has had up to 40 years’ experience in local

government in NSW and Queensland, with each of his last three roles involving major challenges in governance and finance. “These are the same challenges that face this Council and I’m encouraged knowing that David is well equipped in leading the Council through these issues. “David has a proven track record of success in operating large councils and has been selected based on this solid experience. “The Central Coast community should feel very reassured that a new and strong CEO will deliver the positive outcome everyone wants to see.” Farmer said at the press conference that it was going to

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be a long-term process to earn the public trust and he would go on the journey with staff who have been traumatised by the Council situation. He has been the Chief Executive of four councils over the past 23 years; Mudgee in

western NSW, Cairns City in far north Queensland, his hometown of Wollongong and recently Ipswich City Council, the fastest growing council in Queensland. Each of his last three roles has involved major challenges in governance and finance. Farmer has assisted an elected council successfully return from a period of administration in both Wollongong and Ipswich. In Cairns he oversaw the recovery of the organisation, taking more than five years after a poorly implemented merger. This involved turning around a deteriorating financial situation and correcting a failed IT systems implementation.

Two of his proudest achievements are the major foreshore projects of the Cairns Esplanade and Wollongong’s Blue Mile. Across these diverse locations he has been able to partner in developing major industry growth in sectors such as tourism, agribusiness – particularly wine - and urban development. In Wollongong he led the city as it successfully transitioned from its dependence on its traditional industries of coal and steel making into tertiary sectors such as financial services and international education. Source: Media release, Mar 2 Central Coast Council

In response to a large volume of requests from readers, gardening guru, Cheralyn Darcey shares a range of organic measures to get rid of garden pests. See page 23

Sport

The Central Coast Mariners withstood a late charge to record a 2-1 win over Perth Glory, cementing their spot at the top of the A-League ladder. See page 39

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A Blue Tree on Kanangra Dr on the way to Gwandalan/ Summerland Point has piqued the curiosity of locals. See page 31

Sport

A 2-0 win for the Mariners over Macarthur at Central Coast Stadium has seen the Central Coast side launch themselves into a seven point lead on the A-League table. See page 40

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CEN claims discussion paper’s section on environmental impacts is inadequate The Community Environment Network (CEN) is urging residents to put biodiversity before bikes by making a submission against Central Coast Council’s plans for a Mountain Bike Strategy. CEN spokesperson, Jackie Pearson, said a discussion paper on the issue, which is on public exhibition until March 22, is flawed. Pearson said Council is considering a strategy to build and manage mountain bike tracks and parks in Council owned reserves, including in the Coastal Open Space System (COSS). “The Community Environment Network supports mountain biking but we are concerned about its suitability in the Coastal Open Space System (COSS),” Pearson said. “We are urging our members, supporters and the broader community to oppose any plans to build new trails in COSS or approve existing illegal trails.

“The discussion paper acknowledges that the construction of unauthorised mountain bike trails poses environmental, heritage and reputational risk to Council. “The conclusions acknowledge significant community concern for the protection of COSS described as ‘highly valued by the community.

“The encroachment of mountain bike trail building and riding into sensitive environmental land is a real risk to biodiversity and has already caused damage to Ecologically Endangered Communities (EECs) in COSS.” Pearson said the discussion paper’s section on environmental impacts is inadequate.

“The discussion paper has no information about the Endangered Ecological Communities and Regionally Significant species found in Council reserves,” she said. “It fails to inform the community about the fragility of the fauna and flora in COSS. “The discussion paper does not consider the environmental value of the reserves that could

become regional mountain bike parks. “It understates the damage already caused by illegal trail building and use. “It fails to mention the illegal tree removal, damage to hanging swamps and rainforest, interference with creeks and damage to sandstone platforms that has already occurred.

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“Turning Kincumba, Rumbalara, Katandra or Ferntree reserves into a regional mountain bike facility has the potential to completely undermine their biodiversity value.” Pearson said the extensive network of illegal trails through COSS has already resulted in significant environmental damage. “Council’s draft trails approval process implies mountain bike groups will be able to propose sites for new trails in an open ended fashion, posing the risk of environmental degradation across swathes of bushland,” she said. “If residents think sensitive COSS lands need to be kept for passive recreation and conservation and other, more appropriate, locations found for mountain bike riding, we urge them to have a say before March 22.” Source: Media release, Mar 3 Community Environment Network

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Work has started at Tumbi Rd intersection with highway Work has started at the Tumbi Rd intersection as part of the $387M upgrade to the Central Coast Highway between Bateau Bay and Wamberal. Transport for NSW is carrying out geotechnical investigations at this location to better understand the ground conditions and help plan for the intersection upgrade. Work will be carried out during March on weekdays

between 7am and 6pm and some night shifts between 7pm and 5am. This work will involve the use of machinery, and crews will make every effort to minimise noise by arranging the work in stages at different locations, completing noisier activities earlier in the night and turning off machinery and vehicles when not in use. Parliamentary Secretary for Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said the proposed plan that

went out to the community in June and July 2020, would improve travel times and traffic flow by widening the highway to two lanes in both directions for a 3.8km section. “As a result of community feedback, the pinch point at the Tumbi Rd intersection has been fast-tracked,” he said. “About 26,000 vehicles pass through this intersection every day, so improving this intersection will ensure smoother traffic flow as the

region continues to grow. “The community will next be asked for feedback on the proposed design for the Tumbi Rd intersection and the project’s Review of Environmental Factors, which is expected to be released for public comment later this year,” Crouch said. Source: Media release, Mar 8 Parliamentary Secretary for Central Coast, Adam Crouch

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From Council Moving around the Council offices this week has been a sad experience. So many people sad for either losing their job or having one of their colleagues lose their job. This is the human side of the financial chaos Council was placed in. Hundreds of staff being told their job is gone. Sure, some have sought voluntary redundancy, but many now effected did not. I know most residents oppose a rate rise. Every time I point out that 70% of the savings/revenue target is being achieved by cutting spending and only 30% from the proposed rate rise, I get the same commentary – “make more cuts”. As I have explained before, there is no more juice to be squeezed from the lemon without doing irreparable damage. Even the current level of cuts means losing vast experience and knowledge. To find another $26 million [with no rate rise] would involve impacts to service levels and jobs. My message to people arguing for more cuts “Be careful what you wish for”. I suspect many of the active ‘keyboard warriors’ referring to me as ‘scum’, will be the first to complain if more savage cuts were introduced. I know many are angry but please have a thought for the hundreds losing their jobs - it’s not their fault, and for the thousands of residents who will be affected by the cuts to services they reply upon. Dick Persson AM Administrator, Central Coast Council

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Growth of a local business from lock down

Our free Social Enterprise Launch Pad Program has been running since 2012. Last year’s participants include: • Sue Bradley from SWAMP (Sustainable Wetlands Agriculture Makers Project), a sustainable community garden and learning hub. • Lyndi Leggett from The Scuba Gym who run underwater therapy sessions for people living with a disability. • Rachel Peters and Andy Long from Roundabout Circus, who teach juggling and acrobatics to disadvantaged groups. • Robyn Bust from Oasis Café, where people can spend a week learning and gaining experience in a working café under the guidance of an expert chef and trainer who teaches certificates in both kitchen operations and hospitality. • Scott Creagh and Judy Delbridge from Fairhaven ReCreate, who help reduce waste and create employment opportunities for people living with disability by transforming materials like reclaimed timbers and pallets into furniture and homeware pieces.

Mary Heath, a long-time resident of the Central Coast, found funding for her business venture dry up. Mary was drawn back into gardening, and the birth of a new business ‘Planter Pole’, handcrafted planter poles (like those from the 80s) to display indoor plants without requiring permanent structure or damage to walls/ceilings.

If you have a great idea for a business venture that can make a difference in our community, we can help you with step-by-step guidance to plan, seek funding and see your idea come to fruition.

This year’s development program will be delivered in partnership between Council, Business Centre and Community Compass as a series of workshops and oneon-one mentoring sessions from April to July 2021. Find out more by searching ‘Social Enterprise’ at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au

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.

From the moment our region was impacted by COVID-19 restrictions, we moved quickly to support businesses, the community, and help keep our local economy going.

Mary signed up to our joint initiative the ‘Bigger Backyard Central Coast’, which encouraged businesses to source materials/products locally, but also provided a networking connection to other entrepreneurs and mentoring support. Mary also took part in our Digital Activation program to help her new business go digital and take full advantage of digital technology and applications to boost sales.

Make your business more resilient, search ‘Digital Transformation’ at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au

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

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Prime Minister comes out against an extension of PEP11 In a win for people power, the Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, has officially voiced an emphatic “no” to an extension of the Petroleum Exploration Permit 11 (PEP11) for offshore oil and gas drilling. PEP11, a joint venture between Advent Energy and Bounty Oil and Gas, covers 4,500sqm of ocean from Newcastle through the Central Coast to Manly, with one of the target areas, the Baleen Prospect, just off Lake Munmorah. After three years of campaigning, environmental not-for-profit group, Save Our Coast, strongly welcomes the Prime Minister’s support to end the “ecologically disastrous project” and calls on the Minister for Resources, Keith Pitt, to cancel the permit once and for all. The decision on whether to extend the PEP11 permit, which was due for renewal on February 12, now rests with the Minister. In a statement to Central Coast Newspapers on Friday, March 5, the Minister said that the decision “definitely won’t

be this week”. Save Our Coast Founder, Dr Natasha Deen, said the Prime Minister’s March 4 announcement of opposition to PEP11 was a testament to the strong community support of the campaign to end the flawed and devastating plan to drill and blast for fossil fuels off this coastline, putting at risk the coastal ecosystem, marine animals, climate and way of life. “I am proud and humbled to have started this campaign to Save Our Coast and to see the momentum it has achieved, with a diverse chorus of 78,000 voices united in strong support of our three-year campaign, and delighted to have received

historic bipartisan political support in our campaign to stop PEP11, including this incredible support from the Prime Minister,” Dr Deen said. “However, we hope the Prime Minister ensures that his colleague, and decision maker, Keith Pitt, heeds the clear wishes of the community, his NSW counterpart, John Barilaro, and now the Prime Minister himself, and refuses to extend the permit. “The community expects more than words and we won’t stop until this flawed and risky plan has been officially cancelled and our beautiful coast saved,” Dr Deen said. Every local Federal Member,

both Labor and Liberal, with an electorate that will be impacted by PEP11, has taken a stance against offshore oil and gas drilling off their beaches. Federal Liberal Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, was slow to the cause but finally came out on February 5 to say that she would oppose the permit extension. “Today, the Prime Minister has explained that saying no to the extension of PEP11 is the right decision and I couldn’t agree with him more,” Wicks said in a statement on Thursday, March 4. “The Prime Minister has listened to the concerns of the Central Coast community and

stands with us in saying no to extending the PEP11 permit,” she said. However, Labor Leader, Anthony Albanese, and local Federal Members, Emma McBride for Dobell and Pat Conroy for Shortland, say that their position has always been crystal clear. “Under the company’s proposal, thousands of local jobs in tourism, hospitality, recreational and commercial fishing would be jeopardised,” a joint Labor statement said. “PEP11 doesn’t make sense from an economic, environmental or energy perspective. “Labor has been consulting

with Save Our Coast, Surfrider Foundation, other advocacy groups and the broader community, and we congratulate them on their fierce advocacy in protecting their region. “We support new energy and resources projects where they make sense, but this was always a dumb idea. “A broad spectrum of people across the community knew it, it’s just a shame that it took Scott Morrison so long to realise it. “Rest assured, the whole Labor team will not rest until this bad idea is 100 percent dead and buried. “Labor is against it, the community is against it, the NSW Government is against it, several Federal Liberal MPs are against it. “With his Prime Minister now joining the ranks of those against the application, is Keith Pitt still ‘concerned about some of the exaggerated claims being made by groups who are opposed to the permit’? “Either Keith Pitt is wrong or the Prime Minister is,” the Labor statement said. Sue Murray

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recycling into new chemicals, energy production and remanufacture of new products. Council Director, Infrastructure Services, Boris Bolgoff, said the initial results demonstrated a fantastic commitment from community members who put up their hands to be part of this first of its kind trial. “We know that the vast majority of our community is passionate about reducing the amount of waste that households produce and we are proud to be leading the way with this initiative. “Council is proud to be piloting this trial in partnership with recycler iQ Renew, based in Tuggerah, CurbCycle and their partner, Nestle, which might help shape the future of soft plastic recycling nationally,” Bolgoff said. Council says the trial will continue until mid-year, with the hope that it’ll eventually be rolled out across the entire Central Coast. Sue Murray

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Forensic audit into Council’s financial issues released A summary of a forensic audit into Central Coast Council’s financial issues blames problems before amalgamation and general poor financial management practices. The report concludes that with the forensic audit finished, Council should focus on improving systems. The recommendation to the Administrator, Dick Persson, is that Council no longer needs to report to each Council meeting on its progress or on any other action in response to the financial crisis. It says that there were problems, delays and lack of transparency when integrating the financial systems on amalgamation, and delays and a lack of transparency in establishing a single financial system after amalgamation. A long term and established practice of relocating funds within the single bank account between the general fund and restricted funds; mismanagement of the single bank account and lack of financial controls along with general poor financial management practices and no early warning mechanisms were also found. “The current financial circumstances appear to have arisen from legacy issues

associated with financial systems, transparency from the time of Council amalgamation and poor financial management practices,” says the summary to the March 9 meeting. Council engaged Clayton Utz on October 26, 2020, four days before the councillors were suspended, to undertake a legal analysis. As part of that, Clayton Utz engaged KPMG to undertake the financial forensic analysis. The purpose of the engagement was to advise Council of any evidence indicating that Council’s liquidity issues, or use of restricted funds in breach of the Local Government Act, were as a result of corruption. Clayton Utz further requested KPMG undertake a targeted forensic review of a sample fund to gain understanding of Council’s financial accounting practices and adherence to the Office of Local Government Guidelines. Council’s Domestic Waste Fund (DWF) was selected as a sample fund. “The review has not identified any evidence that Council’s current liquidity issues or use of restricted funds in breach of the Local Government Act was the result of corrupt conduct,” the summary says.

“Clayton Utz further stated that having regard to the reviews completed to date, it would be reasonable for Council to conclude that further investigation would be unlikely to disclose any new or additional reasons for its current financial circumstances, and resources would be best utilised by focussing on implementing improvements in financial management and reporting,” it continues. “For this reason, no further Forensic Audit reports are recommended at this time.” At the previous meeting, on February 23, Council submitted its final report on the progress against its Business Recovery Plan. At that meeting, council explained that the Financial Tactical Team, which had been created as part of the Business Recovery Plan, would discontinue, and any financial savings would continue as “business as usual”. Jobs still to be done included reviewing developer contribution plans and model expenditure prediction with a view to minimising expenditure from general revenue, and addressing all recommendations made in the Developer Contribution Audit and ensuring a clear strategy. It was also going to continue

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reviewing historical spend to identify funds that may have been expended from incorrect sources: i.e. developer contribution eligible projects that have been funded from general revenue. It was also going to create a property (land) register including details on the use and return on property and assess the holding costs of all nonincome producing assets and the current and future needs (eg. community expectation) strategy for maintaining the property and consider the sale of non-core assets no longer required to pay down debt. The Q2 Business Report was adopted at the February 23 meeting, showing the financial performance of Council to the end of December 2020. The main points showed that: The year to date (YTD) operating result (excluding capital grants and contributions) is showing a favourable variance of $21.5M, consisting of an actual surplus of $102.3M compared to a budget surplus of $80.8M; The year to date operating result (including capital grants and contributions) is showing a favourable variance of $23.1M, consisting of an actual surplus of $123.9M compared to a budget surplus of $100.8M; and, The year to date capital expenditure is $90.3M compared to a year to date

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Director Corporate Affairs, Natalia Cowley, said the total Council debt at the end of January was $458M. This was down from the total of $565M that Administrator, Dick Persson, noted in his 30Day Interim Report in December 2020. Merilyn Vale

$2M of Road Safety Program funding to be used in the north Three projects in the northern suburbs will receive just under half the Federal Government funding allocated to the Central Coast in the latest round of the Road Safety Program. Of the six projects across the Coast totalling $4,550,248, three of them are in the north with a $2,001,202 allocation. The program will provide $1,006,202 to resurface the poor condition of the Pacific Highway at Lake Munmorah. The section to be resurfaced will be the northbound lanes about 430m from the Ruttleys Rd intersection to 150m south of Colongra Bay Rd. A U-turn bay will be located just south of Jetty Ave on the Pacific Highway, Charmhaven, costing $750,000. The section of Budgewoi Rd, from Lakes Beach Surf Club to Coloma St will be treated with rumble strip line marking and raised reflective pavement

marking, costing $245,000. Other projects will be at Wamberal and two sections on the M1 at Mount White. This funding will allow works to start immediately said Federal Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, and Parliamentary Secretary for Central Coast, Adam Crouch, in a joint statement. “The funding will deliver lifesaving upgrades including shoulder sealing, rumble strips to alert drivers when they are moving out of their lane, median upgrades to prevent head-on collisions and barriers to prevent run-off-road crashes and protect against roadside hazards,” Wicks said. Crouch said the two governments were working together to make sure that these projects were delivered as soon as possible to improve the road safety on these roads that are travelled every day by thousands of motorists. Sue Murray

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Connections to the new sewer network at Wyee are on track to begin during March. Connection points in the new system are currently being tested and the final work on pump stations in the main township is almost complete. Testing might lead to additional work during the commissioning of the project. The second stage of the

scheme will be the transfer main from Wyee to Morriset. This will transfer the sewage to the Dora Creek Wastewater Transfer Facility and works will commence on this pipeline mid-2021, with completion expected by mid-2022. During this construction, HunterWater will be transferring the wastewater out of Wyee by tanker. Once sewer connections are

made, property owners will pay a sewer service charge (SSC) which is regulated by the Independent Pricing Authority and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART). The SSC is a contribution towards the costs of maintaining and replacing sewer mains, pumping stations and treatment plants. The yearly SSC is $694.43 for stand alone houses and

$590.27 for flats/units, which is paid by all residences connected to Hunter Water sewer services. Eligible pensioners are entitled to a rebate of up to $330 per year. All new residences and developments will be required to connect to the sewerage system. Sue Murray

Premier’s Reading Challenge now open Kindergarten to Year 9 school pupils are being encouraged to find the leisure and pleasure in reading through the NSW Premier’s Reading Challenge, now open for 2021. The challenge encourages students to read between 20 and 30 books, depending on

their level, from a reading list of quality literature. “It’s important for children to discover what books have to offer because we know that a passion for learning will set them up for the future,” the Premier said. “Whether it’s picking up a book to boost your knowledge, relax at the end of a hard day, or look for inspiration from

great figures, reading offers so much for anyone at nearly any age. “I would love to see as many children as possible develop an interest in reading like I did when I was at school,” she said. In 2020, almost nine million books were read during the challenge, a five percent increase on previous years.

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Video takes viewers through The story behind Central Coast Council’s financial crisis is “quite simple”, according to Acting CEO, Rik Hart. In his second exclusive video interview with Coast Community News, Hart outlined the root cause of the problem; taking viewers through the financial situation from the time of the Council amalgamation in 2016 to the present, using graphs to illustrate his points. “When Administrator, Dick Persson, and I arrived in October last year, we had to look at how we found the organisation at that time, but we also had to go back and look at what has happened since amalgamation,” Hart said. “I must make it clear that there is no evidence of corruption, it was simply a case of the organisation taking its eye off the ball. “At the time of amalgamation, it looked on paper as though the organisation had a lot of working capital, but in reality it didn’t.” Hart said an audited financial statement showed a working capital balance of around

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$93M as at June 30, 2017, which indicated a very healthy balance. “But we suspect $88M of that was actually restricted water and sewage funds and the real balance of unrestricted cash was more like $5M,” he said. From this starting point, the Council managed to achieve a surplus of $64M in that first year, due to reduced staffing

levels at Gosford Council at the time of merger and various State and Federal funding grants for things such as infrastructure and IT upgrades, but the bottom line has steadily decreased each year since, leading to an estimate last November of a $115M deficit during the current financial year. “The Council recorded three

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successive years of losses, and up to November last year, it was funding this by drawing from internally and externally restricted funds,” Hart said. “I don’t know how the organisation thought it was funding an extra $70M on capital expenditure, increasing staff numbers and having to spend extra money on bushfires and COVID. “Most people in their home life know how much money is coming in and how to adjust their outgoings to compensate, but the organisation didn’t do that and ended up running out of usable cash or working capital.” Hart said Council could easily have curtailed expenditure during the three years.

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And now, he said, the time had come to closely examine how Council can claw its way back from the abyss. The first step was to reduce capital expenditure/ depreciation to $170M and the materials and contracts expenditure line by $20M. The next step is staff reductions. At the time of merger, staffing levels were all over the place, Hart said. Amalgamation should have seen staff numbers reduced, but instead staffing levels have steadily risen, and not enough attention had been paid to rationalising Council amenities. Hart cited as an example the fact that the region still has seven depots and questioned if

that was the optimal operating structure for the new Council. “Pre-merger, Gosford Council had been reducing staff numbers, primarily by not replacing staff as they left,” he said. “It’s hard to know if they had the right staff numbers for the services they were trying to deliver at the time.” “It seems that the merged Council over compensated by escalating staffing numbers dramatically in the ensuing years, and now those levels need to be brought down to a pre-merger combined number,” Hart said. “We have now come up with a budget acceptable to the banks which has a target salary line of $175M and discussions

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the financial situation are proceeding well with the unions in a positive way to achieve that,” he said. “Post Easter, we will see staff exiting the organisation in line with that target salary line, following 28 days consultation to ensure compliance with the award. “At the end of that process, we will have set the playing field from a financial point of view and then it is up to a future Council to decide just how that staffing expenditure will be allocated to services.” Hart said downsizing had already commenced with voluntary redundancies, specifically in the corporate section, which has taken the largest hit. Regarding the projected 15 per cent rate rise still under consideration by IPART, Hart said Council had “chosen to go with the maximum that people would be prepared to consider” and if approved, it would be combined with a reduced level of service. Hart outlined Council’s major sources of income: user fees and charges (for things such as sports field fees, community hires and parking); property

rates; and water and sewer charges. “There is also a small amount of income from things such as investments and asset sales,” he said. Hart said Council was the recipient of quite a large number of State and Federal Government grants, with Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, being particularly pro-

active in securing funding, but this could be a two-edged sword. “These grants pay for an asset to go on the ground and then we have to depreciate it, usually around 2 per cent per annum, and fund operational, staffing,repair and maintenance costs,” he said. “So you end up with free assets, but increased costs to

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and external restricted reserve) should be eliminated within 10 years.” The remaining $365M of “bank debt” will slowly reduce as principal and interest are paid back each year according to the loan terms, he said. Hart said that if Local Government Minister, Shelley Hancock, decides to return councillors to their roles once the period of administration ends at the end of April, she will likely appoint a Financial Controller to ensure that expenditure is in line with budget until the local government election on September 4. If she opts for a public inquiry rather than returning councillors, Central Coast electors will not go to the polls to elect a new council until 2024, he said. See the full video, including explanatory graphs at https:// www.facebook.com/ coastcommunitynews/ videos/3773480069401214

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We need more than a picayune tinkering with a system Labor and The Greens need to get a life, instead of rabbitting on about the Council merger (Chronicle ps 3,4 5 Mar 3) which is a done deal and isn’t going to be changed. Council mergers have been going on since the year dot, and there hasn’t been one yet that hasn’t been accompanied by the inevitable moaning and whining of people who are against any change. The claim that the city is “too big” is fatuous, given that the Central Coast isn’t even the biggest local government area in NSW, let alone Australia. Attempting to blame the present financial crisis on the amalgamation is just a refusal to face the facts which are that we had a Council of nincompoops who couldn’t manage a meat pie stand, and that they were more concerned with political point scoring than with doing the job that they were elected for. How far the Council servants were complicit in encouraging this behaviour is unclear, but let us hope that it is uncovered by any inquiry that is set up.

FORUM In the meantime, we are told that the Administrator intends to proceed with a plebiscite on the question of reducing the number of councillors. (Chronicle p7 Mar3) Here is a question that our aspiring leaders could well address themselves to, and yet we haven’t heard a word from them about it. The arbitrary (not to say draconian) decision to give us the choice of reducing the number of councillors to nine, without any consideration of a range of options or of other related questions, verges on the dictatorial. Why aren’t we being offered the option of direct election of our full-time paid mayor? What is so magic about the number nine, when seven is luckier and a dozen is a good, round number (maybe a baker’s dozen, although 13 might be tempting fate)? Should the election be by wards or at large? If by wards, how will the ward boundaries be drawn and how many councillors will there be

to a ward? This is a half-baked idea, and it is not clear why it is being pressed forward before the elections in September. I am all in favour of change if it is well thought out and effective, but we need a vigorous debate on a whole range of matters, not a picayune tinkering with a system that doesn’t work very well and might even be made worse by this kind of trivial adjustment. Since it isn’t intended to come into force until 2024 and since any Council elected in 2021 could change the decision regardless, the exercise seems both suspect and futile. Other larger and smaller councils have 15 members and seem to manage adequately, so where is the evidence that a small number of councillors make the best decision? If the smaller the number the better, let’s just elect a Prince to be in charge (perhaps, with Mr Persson as his Macchiavelli) and enjoy the renaissance that we have been promised for so many years. Email, Mar 4 Bruce Hyland, Woy Woy

Climate change statements challenged I refer to the letter titled “Carbon dioxide does not influence climate” (Chronicle Forum p15 Feb 24) The statement that carbon dioxide does not influence climate is false and should not go unchallenged. Carbon dioxide is only one of a number of greenhouse gases in our atmosphere and we should be very grateful for their existence. Without them the earth’s surface would be about 30 degrees Celsius cooler than it is today. The definition of a greenhouse gas is one that absorbs radiation which would otherwise escape into space. The concentration of each greenhouse gas then has a direct effect on the earth’s temperature. In the past 200 years, the concentration of carbon dioxide has increased from 280 to 413ppm, which is an increase

FORUM of 47 percent and is now at its highest concentration in at least two million years. (Source: climate.nasa.gov/evidence/) The letter then asserts that “sea levels are actually falling”. This statement is also false. According to NASA and confirmed by CSIRO, average sea level has risen by 210mm in the past 120 years with half of this rise occurring in the past 40 years. This shows that sea level rise is accelerating and is in line with the accelerating rise in global average temperature. (Source: climate.nasa.gov/ vital-signs/sea-level as well as cmar.csiro.au/sealevel/sl hist last decades) Sea level rise is the result of two separate processes. Firstly, through melting of glaciers and ice sheets and secondly, through the expansion of sea water as it warms, just like train tracks on

a hot day or mercury in a thermometer. We may well ask: Why would a person write a letter containing such patently false information? The answer to both is simple and depressing. It is part of a professionally planned and well funded misinformation campaign which has been going on for about the past 30 years. The aim is not to convince you that all the world’s scientists are wrong, it is simply to confuse you enough to allow the fossil fuel industry, which is a major emitter of greenhouse gases, to continue operating for a little longer. This is not a victimless crime. Our children and the generations who come after them will pay a price, for the damage has been done on our watch. Email, Mar 2 Geoff Cameron, Narara

Coal, gas and oil are toxic Garry Clifford is probably right in asserting that “climate does change and for anyone to say they know why is dishonest”. (Chronicle Forum, Feb 24) I too wonder why misinformation is being peddled, as he puts it, but I wonder why he urges the media to bring rigour to debates on this topic when he misinforms us that “sea levels are falling”. Data published by the Intergovernmental Panel on

FORUM See Page 2 for address and contribution conditions. Opinions expressed are those of the writer and not necessarily of the newspaper Climate Change in 2007 noted the trend, which during the 20th Century led to a sea level rise of 30cm.

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It also noted that this trend has since accelerated. Garry also contends that “there is no correlation between carbon dioxide and (global) warming”. On balance, most scholarly articles written between 1980 and the present refute this So too, by and large, does the Bureau of Meteorology. That said, it’s probable that we don’t yet know such things as how the balance of modern agriculture and current rates of deforestation influence carbon

sequestration, or the precise capacity of the oceans to sequester carbon, amongst many other carbon cycle considerations. Garry’s assertion that “CO2 has only dipped below 400ppm twice in the past 600 million years” is wildly inaccurate. In the 3,000 years before the industrial revolution, atmospheric CO2 levels ranged in the narrow band of 180 to 250ppm. Historic variations may well have been caused by “volcanic

degassing” and so on, mentioned by Garry. However, the recent halfcentury rise to 415ppm, which also shows an accelerating trend, has been an excursion which is considered unprecedented by many scientists. It has been overwhelmingly ascribed to human activities, primarily the burning of fossil fuels. Regardless of all the above, the COVID-19 pandemic has revealed what I think should be

the nub of the matter: public health. This is of paramount importance to any community and to any economy. Okay, so I still use ICE technology for personal transport, and leave other carbon footprints on my path, but to me, coal, gas and oil are like tobacco, they really are toxic. I’m addicted and I know I must quit, the sooner the better. Email, Mar 6 Ian Thistlethwayte, Wyong

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Flooding caused by more than significant rain and abnormal high tides It’s been a year since 5,500 locals were affected by the worst floods on the Coast since 1964.

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In Central Coast Council’s Coast Connect advertisement (Chronicle p4 Feb27), our Council thought that the only cause was significant rain and abnormal high tides. However, locals knew that there were other major issues that could cause this flood, such as five years of drought and The Entrance channel being, essentially, closed. There was an earlier warning sign in September 2019, when 150mm of rain caused a flash flood of some foreshore areas at 903mm AHD (height above mean sea level). On Saturday, February 8, after 265mm of rain, locals knew that there was a problem. The lake level had reached 900mm AHD and the dig out with shovels began, with a

See Page 2 for address and contribution conditions. Opinions expressed are those of the writer and not necessarily of the newspaper small excavator coming along to help. Our Council didn’t know what to do, so they threatened to fine the locals who were doing what Council should have done, blamed the Mayor for indecision, took photos and watched the lifeguard’s tower nearly get washed away. Tuggerah Lakes had peaked on Tuesday, February 11, at 1,670mm AHD, when Council decided to bring in their excavators to open the channel.

Is this a Flood Management Strategy? Why didn’t our Council implement their 2015 emergency opening strategy to mitigate flooding? Why doesn’t our Council have an approved flood emergency opening trigger point like Midcoast Council? Hopefully, the six-year wait for a flood emergency opening strategy is nearly over. There is a hint that one of Council’s current flood actions is “emergency management planning” for floods. Council should be congratulating the locals who started digging out the channel in February and, of course, recognise the SES, Fire and Rescue NSW, Rural Fire Service and Council itself for the flood clean-up. Email, Mar 8 Graham Hankin, Chittaway Point

Great Britain is still great I was most dismayed and shocked to read what I consider to be disgusting remarks by Richard Ryan (Chronicle Forum Mar3). Mr Ryan seems to represent everything that is wrong with our society today, with no forgiveness and bringing up old wounds, instead of going forward to a brighter future. I am Australian and have travelled the world and this is the greatest country. Why is it the greatest country in the world? We have the British system of parliament and the British system of justice. England was probably one of the cruellest nations in the world up until the 19th century. Great Britain gave up slavery

FORUM in 1933, long before our American friends did. It gave independence to India in 1947, over 70-odd years ago. Indians and Pakistanis are flocking into England because they know where they are better off. Hong Kong wanted independence and got it in 1997. Need I say more? Yes, the true Australian was treated badly, but in the past 20 or 30 years, things have greatly improved for them. However, like you Mr Ryan, there are those who are still looking back and blaming me

for their plight. Mr Ryan, you man or you may not have been born when World War 2 broke out and it lasted six torturous years against two nations that were cruel in the highest sense. Even today there are nations that are cruel and treacherous. I suggest Mr Ryan, you go online and look up the history of the Union Jack, with its crosses of St George, St Andrews and St Patrick. Learn how many countries, states and territories have the Union Jack on their flag. Why? Because they want to be part of Great Britain. That is why Britain is great. Email, Mar 9 Paul Zahra, Lake Munmorah

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Current financial crisis due to a combination of factors Just like most aircraft crashes, it is a combination of factors. As a former council employee, I consider the contributory factors for the current financial crisis are as follows. The NSW Government’s “fit for purpose” rational for amalgamation, which was never released for proper public consultation. Many believe it was doctored to justify the policy. The facts are that both Gosford and Wyong Councils were already large by area and population and, surprise surprise, the council administration centres for each were in a strategically central location for those council areas. The Department of Local Government edict that neither of the pre amalgamated general managers would be eligible to be general manager of the new council was lunacy. At least an incumbent general manager would have an understanding of half the new entity. There was a lack of “handson” leadership with a rolling

FORUM cast of state government appointed administrators and interim and temporary general managers. The positioning of senior staff to secure their position in the new council over the critical initial 12-month period saw the Wyong senior staff triumphalism on achieving the majority of the senior posts in the new council, and this was grounded in a campaign that tended to denigrate the former administration at Gosford (some of it justified) and portray the superiority of the former Wyong management. The decision by the Administrator and the management team to purchase completely new financial software, rather than adopt one of the two existing systems, and the administration of this process, were disgraceful, both in terms of the resources consumed, its haste and the abject failure. Financial reporting could simply not be done for the better part of a year. Account balances simply could not be accessed.

The lack of a “hands on” proactive management style by many senior staff with an eye to cost savings, saw a lack of any understanding and monitoring by directors who were responsible for the collection of water, sewer and development contributions and charges, which are “restricted funds”, and the subsequent failure to intervene to stop such funds being used for illegitimate purposes. Councillors were acting on incorrect financial information competing to get projects for their areas of interest. There was a failure of independent and competent auditing. So nearly five years on, we have twice the debt, and if the current Administrator has his way, half the representation. The referendum question should be about deamalgamation and not about reducing the number of councillors. Email, Mar 8 David Kitson Former Wyong Council Unit Manager Community representative on Central Coast Local Planning Panel

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Police officers assaulted during an arrest

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A Berkeley Vale man, 47, has been charged following an assault on police officers at Gosford on Wednesday, March 3.

Four firearms have been seized from a storage shed at Lisarow. At about 3.15pm on Tuesday, March 2, officers attached to Brisbane Water Police District carried out a search warrant at

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a large amount of ammunition. Inquiries are continuing into identifying the owner of the firearms. Source: Media release, Mar 3 Brisbane Water Police District

Officers from Brisbane Water Police District were called to John Whiteway Dr, Gosford, at about 2.30am following reports of a man lying in the middle of road. Police say the man was highly intoxicated and subsequent checks revealed that the man was wanted in relation to a previous alleged serious domestic violence assault and intimidation of police which occurred in the Tuggerah Lakes Police District. When Police attempted to arrest the Berkeley Vale man in Gosford, they allege that the man became violent, resisting and assaulting Police.

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bodily harm (domestic violence); two counts of assault police, two counts of resist police and one count of intimidate police. The man was refused bail until he faced Gosford Local Court on March 3, where he was granted conditional bail until his next court appearance. Both Police officers were treated at Gosford Hospital and released. A leading senior constable received facial bruising and soft tissue injuries to his shoulder. A probationary constable had bruising around his right eye and soft tissue damage to his knee. Source: Media release, Mar 4 Brisbane Water Police District

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Women in Art exhibition winners announced Winners of the Women in Art exhibition run by Tuggerah Lakes Arts Society were announced when the show opened on Saturday, March 6. The exhibition was staged to coincide with International Women’s Day on March 8 and showcasing 130 entries from 70 women artists across the Central Coast. It is being held until Wednesday, March 17, at The Entrance Gallery in The Entrance Community Centre in Battley Ave. First prize went to Danni Liu of Kariong for her Columbine artwork; second went to Donna

Gilbertson of Chittaway Bay for Christmas Island Green Turtle; and, third to Marlene Palaygi of Saratoga for her Birch Forest artwork. Highly Commended accolades went to Pat Edwards of Killarney Vale for Tibouchina; Kelly Hackett of Umina Beach for Quiet Times and Denise Ferrie for Pink Babes. The exhibition was officially opened by guest speaker Sally Jope, who is Chair of the Central Coast International Women’s Day Combined Committee. “The Tuggerah Lakes Art Society was founded in 1989, over 30 years ago, with the aim

Donna Gilbertson - Christmas Island Green Turtle

to promote, develop and encourage art and craft on the Central Coast and particularly the northern end of the Coast,” she said. “Above anything, art is significant to society in that it serves to fulfill our sense of beauty and wonder about the world and provides an outlet for creative expression. “As Chair of the International Women’s Day committee, I extend my appreciation to the Tuggerah Lakes Arts Society for the energy they have brought to the past three annual celebrations around International Women’s Day, what we call the Festival of

Women, and for inaugurating the Women in Art competition and exhibition. “This exhibition is now a main event of the Central Coast Festival of Women.” Jope said the festival was a collection of events around International Women’s Day to celebrate and highlight the many contributions that women make to community, to business, to services. The theme for 2021 International Women’s Day is Women in leadership:Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world. “This theme celebrates the tremendous efforts by women

Pat Edwards - Tibouchina

and girls around the world in shaping a more equal future and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic,” Jope said. “Women continue to stand at the front lines of the Covid crisis, as health care workers, caregivers, innovators, artists, community organisers and as some of the most exemplary and effective national leaders in combating the pandemic. “However, across the world and here in Australia, on the Coast, women are facing increased domestic violence, unpaid care duties, unemployment and poverty. “So it is because of this

theme, about women and leadership, that my committee continues to work together to raise the profile of International Women’s Day and awareness of the contributions that women make each and every day, and to remember that there are still challenges to overcome, even though we have come a very long way.” Jope acknowledged the hard work and commitment of the Women in Art Exhibition coordinators, Sam Blanks and Troy Flight, and the Tuggerah Lakes Arts Society Executive Committee, Donna Cole, Mal Hamilton and Wendy Scorgie.

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Art exhibition within a medical centre It might seem odd to have an art exhibition within a medical centre, but for the doctors at Halekulani Medical Centre in Budgewoi, they believe it’s working well to provide a calmness and in a more spiritual and holistic way. Several works of two local artists, Jodie Taylor and Shane Shepherd from Earth Sacred Arts, adorn the walls of the reception area, the hallways and consulting rooms. Taylor and Shepherd specialise in creating Aboriginal

Shane Shepherd (left), Jodie Taylor, Dr Trishul Darji, Dr Tarig Mahmoud and receptionist Sarah Gibson

dot paintings which depict the storylines of the local First Nations people. “It’s so vibrant, and so colourful, and each painting has a story behind it,” says Practice Manager Sonia Ibanez. “The exhibition has been a big hit among our patients, who are welcomed with an artistic gallery experience when they are unwell. “After all, art is the medicine for the soul,” she said. The idea of an exhibition popped up when COVID-19 hit to boost the morale of the

patients and give a space for local artists to share and showcase their work. “We have lined our walls with art to give more visibility to local artists,” Ibanez said. The plan is to turn it into a seasonal and ever-evolving art space to showcase the talent of many local artists. “The exhibition is ongoing for the next three months and we’re currently in the process of choosing our next local artist to showcase their art,” Ibanez said. Harry Mulholland

Community encouraged to participate in ANZAC Day driveway services Wyong RSL Sub-branch is holding a photo competition for the best ANZAC Day driveway service set up to encourage community members to participate in ANZAC Day. Welfare Officer, Peter Niven, said they wanted to keep the interest in ANZAC Day alive as dawn and morning service capacities had been reduced. “Although restrictions are easing and some ANZAC Day services will be held, RSL NSW headquarters are strongly encouraging driveway services again this year,” Niven said. “Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 Anzac Day commemorations were

restricted to driveway services, and they were a resounding success, so we are encouraging the public to embrace these driveway services and to take a photo of their efforts.” “We just went through the Centenary of ANZACs, which had 1,200 to 1,500 people at our sub-branch, but because of COVID-19, we are down to a limited number of 400,” Niven said. The photo competition’s first prize is a $200 voucher to either Westfield Tuggerah or Club Wyong, second prize is a $100 voucher, the third prize is $50, and there’s also a $100 children’s encouragement voucher. Minister for Veterans’ Affairs

and Defence Personnel, Darren Chester, said ANZAC Day was the most sacred day of tribute on the Australian calendar. “It provides all Australians with the opportunity to remember and reflect on the service and sacrifice of our past and current service personnel as well as honour the more than 102,000 Australians who have given their lives in service of our nation,” Chester said. “A Covid-safe national service will be held at the Australian War Memorial and broadcast nationally, with all Australians encouraged to tune in and watch on the day. “Around Australia, commemorative activities will

be planned, managed, and delivered by the RSL, exservice organisations and community groups, in line with public health guidance in each state or territory. “Whether it’s attending a local service or standing in your driveway and lighting up the dawn, I encourage all Australians to continue the tradition of honouring our service personnel in a way that is solemn and respectful.” Niven said the club planned to hold two services at the Club Wyong RSL car park at 5:45am and 11am, however numbers are restricted per COVID-19 rules. Hayley McMahon

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Amelia Munday is One to Watch Berkeley Vale’s Amelia Munday, 16, is a finalist for the One to Watch Award as a part of the NSW Women of the Year Awards. The award aims to highlight the efforts of girls aged seven to 17 who are making a real and practical difference in their communities. Munday was nominated by her mum Angie for her efforts in developing technology to assist people with disabilities connect with the world. “It’s an amazing opportunity to be recognised for all our work,” Munday said. Her largest project so far is the app, Talk to the Hand, she has been developing with her siblings which is designed to teach its users AUSLAN sign language. She hopes the app will be

released this year. Munday is the software engineer of the tech girl team Little Butterflies, her role in the group is writing code and scripts. Also, on the team is her younger sister Addison, who is the sales engineer, and her friend Jazzy who is the design engineer. She is currently developing a second app called Talk to the Hand- My Bucket’s Full, which is designed to help people with sensory processing disorders process and regulate their senses. “These apps were inspired by my siblings who have disabilities, my older brother is deaf and some of my other siblings are autistic, and we wanted to break down the wall between disabled individuals

and society,” Munday said. If this is not impressive enough, Munday completed the HSC at age 13, and is currently studying a double degree at Macquarie University in Sydney, a Bachelor of Medical Sciences and a Bachelor of Cognitive Sciences. She is currently in her second year and hopes to become a paediatric neuroscientist in the future. The One to Watch Award winner will be announced on March 9 ahead of the NSW Women of the Year Awards ceremony at the International Convention Centre in Sydney. When asked whether she will win, Munday responded with “I can only hope, there are so many inspiring girls nominated and I can’t wait to meet them”. Addison, Jacob and Amelia Munday

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Justices of the Peace report significant demand A significant demand for Justices of the Peace (JP) has developed in the northern suburbs as many JPs have either stopped practicing or reduced their number of sessions because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Secretary for the Tuggerah Lakes Branch of the NSW Justice Association, Bruce Gibbs, said that in one session last week, he assisted 30 clients and read over 100 documents in a three-hour period. “We need more JPs to assist us in providing JP services at our community JP desks. “They introduced a knowledge

test a few years ago in NSW to become a JP and because of this test, a lot of older JPs in the area dropped out because they didn’t want to do the test to renew their certification or they were not very proficient at using the internet,” Gibbs said. A Justice of the Peace is a volunteer appointed by the state government to witness the signing of official documents such as statutory declarations and affidavits. JPs can also certify copies of original documents. They cannot assist in writing any documents, declarations of affidavits, or work with any international documents. They also cannot certify any photographs.

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New JP volunteers of the NSWJA are covered by Public, Volunteer Workers, and Indemnity Insurance, and receive free training and 24/7 phone support. Harry Mulholland

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4333 7489

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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

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Central Coast Caravanners Inc

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

4353 4988

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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

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0458 645 979

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4358 8390

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

4353 1750

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

0421 216 952

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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

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4329 7122

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

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4367 9600 www.pcfa.org.au

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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

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

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0473 631 439

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4352 1886

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4351 2211

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0412 948 450

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4972 5562

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repeat. Neatly cut the top third of a plastic drink bottle off (I use the 1.25l ones). Insert the top into the bottom, creating a funnel that the insects will go into, attracted by whatever bait you use and be drowned in water that you need to add. Wasps: Use mashed up fruit in about 3cm of water and make sure that a few bits of fruit stick up from the water. (Set on ground near places you have noticed wasps.) House Flies: Old raw meat in about 3cm water with some sticking out from water. Make sure this trap is set in the sun. Stink Bugs and Moths: a battery-operated light in the bottom of trap. Set in a dark place in your garden. Bowl Traps CHERALYN DARCEY

“Help! I need an organic alternative.” This was once the cry of radical greenies and hippies, but these days most of us have realised we just don’t want to consume, inhale or be in the presence of chemicals. If we can find an safer alternative that works, most gardeners will give it go. I have found and that’s not only good for us, but for our environment and the creatures we share it with. Why do we need pest control? The simple truth is that native plants rarely have problems in their native environments – they have evolved to live in symbiotic relationships with the other plants, animals, birds and insects and even the microbes in their natural environment. But in our home gardens, we are usually asking plants from across the world to not only adapt to the weather and environment but to everyone and everything living in our gardens, including a wide range of introduced pests. While the best way to have a healthy and pestresistant garden is to plant natives, most of us want tomatoes, lettuce and roses, so we need to find ways to protect them and to enable them to thrive. Other than companion planting, all other pest control measures should be only employed when the pest population is proving to be out of control. Your pest controlling methods, even organic ones, should be stopped as soon as your garden situation improves because no matter how careful you are, unfortunately these measures can effect native living things as well. GARDEN HEALTH CARE Healthy plants are much better equipped to combat the invasion of pests. They recover quicker, and they can better resist subsequent disease challenges as well. Water, feed and care for your plants properly as per their individual needs to keep them in tip top health. When working in the garden clean and disinfect tools and your hands when moving on to another plant as this helps stop the spread of pests and disease. You must remove damaged and diseased materials quickly to stop the spread. I would never plant anything in my garden without a fortnight quarantine. You can’t see the microscopic eggs of some pests or other problems at times so having an area of your garden just for new plants to quarantine is a great way to not introduce problems. My area is next to my driveway, well away from most of my garden. BUG TRAPS Bottle Traps These are incredibly easy to make, cheap and they do work. Once full, you simply throw away or wash and

You need to get a little craftier with fruit flies. Into a clear glass bowl place a chopped-up piece of ripe fruit and cover with fruit juice mixed with ¼ teaspoon of dishwashing liquid. Cover with plastic cling film drum tight and punch about 3 to 6 holes, depending on size of bowl with a bamboo skewer or similar. Underground Container Traps A good way to combat a slug or snail invasion and use up beer dregs! If you don’t have beer around, mix up 2 cups of warm water, 2 teaspoons of sugar and a packet of dry yeast to make a beer substitute. Use plastic containers about the size of a margarine tub with lid and cut away about a third of the lid. You want to create a cover for the container but have enough room for slugs and snails to fall in. Bury container to soil level, fill with beer/yeast mix and then put the lid on. You can also use half a scooped-out orange or grapefruit in the same way but without a ‘lid’. ORGANIC BUG-OFF SPRAYS All of these mixtures should be tested on a small part of the plant first and never used on stressed, dry or thirsty plants. Use in the evening and reapply as required to control pests. The All-Rounder This is suitable for a broad range of pests and the majority of plants. 6 unpeeled cloves garlic 3 whole hot chillies ½ cup of chopped tomato plant leaves 500ml water ½ teaspoon liquid soap Blend all except soap in a blender and then mix in soap, strain into a spray bottle. Test on a leaf first and watch for adverse reaction over 24hours. If none, spray all over plant when plant is not stressed and in the cooler evening. The Sure-Shoot Mix up the above recipe and substitute the tomato leaves with any one or you could try a mixture of the following: Ants: basil, mint, pennyroyal, tansy, wormwood Aphids: coriander, dill, mint, chives Weevils: catnip Mice: wormwood Cabbage White Butterflies: tansy, wormwood Slugs and Snails: wormwood, rosemary Mosquitos: pennyroyal, lavender, rosemary Spider mites: coriander, dill Gnats: pennyroyal Fleas: wormwood, lavender Flies: lavender, pennyroyal, tansy Beetles: Tansy Moths: wormwood, tansy, lavender

Cockroaches: catnip Carrot Fly: basil, chives COMMERCIAL ORGANIC SOLUTIONS Johnalene from East Gosford Community Garden is having great success using ‘Nature’s Way Caterpillar Killer, DiPel Bio-insecticide Spray’ particularly for the White Cabbage Butterfly. This preparation in also safe to beneficial ladybirds and bees. Pyrethrum based sprays do work and are very safe for humans but can kill bees so that needs to be taken into consideration. NatraSoap is a commercial preparation that can be strayed directly on insects and works well. A range that I have had success within my garden is ‘Eco organic garden’. COMPANION PLANTING Growing an abundance of natives, especially along the perimeter of your garden can help. A lot of introduced pests find our Aussie botanical life rather uninteresting or even repulsive so they make great barriers. Other plants below will help you send pests the other way: Aphids: Summer Savoury (Satureja hortensis) Cabbage White Butterflies: Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis) Whitefly: French Marigolds (Tagetes patula) FEED THE HUNGRY PESTS An alternate angle that can work well is planting crops that your pests would rather eat than your garden treasures. You can plant as barriers to your whole garden or around more valued plants. Caterpillars: Nasturtiums (Tropaeolum majus) Slugs and Snails: Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) INVITE THE PREDATORS OVER There are beneficial creatures and insects that you can encourage into your garden to help control pests for you. These include other less destructive to your garden insects along with birds, frogs and lizards. Keeping chickens will help if you can manage them. They love snails and slugs as well as a host of insects. Spiders and even wasps, as much as you might not like them, do a fantastic job of munching their way through a lot of annoying insects. The local bird population will love your bug problem so invite them in as well. How do we let the predators know we are open for their dinning pleasure? You can encourage them by having a water source such as a bird bath, a pond, nesting boxes and hives/ insect hotels. BARRIERS

This includes nettings to stop pests getting to your crops. Just make sure they are fine, breathable and white or clear and well anchored, so they do not entangle birds and animals. Things put on the ground that pests like slugs and snails won’t cross include crushed eggshells, nutshells or gravels. Copper is also known to be something snails and slugs won’t cross, and you can purchase copper tapes that can be effective along the edges of raised garden beds. YOUR HANDS Yes that’s right, your gloved hands! Get out there and pick those pesky bugs off and squash them into the rubbish bin. Evenings are best for bug catching as most are more active then. Also don’t leave rotting fruits, flowers and leaves on plants or fallen as these attract bugs. Pick them up and either compost or dispose of if unsuitable due to disease. Pests are a fact of life in the garden. You really are never going to rid yourself entirely of them, but a healthy, well managed garden will make them less of a problem for the majority of time. On some occasions, you just can’t fight nature and you might be better off planting things that don’t seem so appetising to the munching visitors. DOWN IN THE GARDEN MAIL Neil from Kanwal writes: I’m looking to add flowering Australian natives to my front garden. The main problem is heavy summer shade from a large deciduous ornamental pear tree which keeps the house cooler in summer and lets in winter sun when the leaves drop. Overall, the other plants around the area I want to plant are; dodonea viscosa, ahoy grevilleas, mountain devil, winter fire grevillea, callistemons, native mint bush, acacia sophorae and leptospermum and now a re-emerging correa from a previous planting. I’d welcome suggestions as to what might work. Cheralyn: Hi Neil, that is a little tricky and I see you have a few good ideas. The problem you have pointed out is that the tree you are planting under is deciduous so your underplantings need to handle both sun and shade. Other plants you might consider include any of the Boronia’s, Chorizema cordatum, Crowea exalata, Hibbertia obtusifolia, barema sapindoides, Acmena Smithi, Hypocalymma augustifolium, viola betonicifolia. 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 Coast FM. Send your gardening questions, events and news to: gardeningcentralcoast@gmail.com

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Film scores brought to life by Symphony Central Coast Symphony Central Coast returns to the stage in 2021 in a swash buckling, rip roaring, shark infested concert, celebrating the magnificent music of the movies. Lights, Action, Music! features music from some of the most loved films of all time, including The Seahawk, Gladiator, and Lord of the Rings, plus a selection of Australian films with music by female Australian composers. As a bonus, there will be two films with live music performed by a full symphony orchestra. Highlighting the program is music from some of Australia’s most prolific and talented film composers. The names might not be familiar, but the music almost certainly is. The Butterfly Tree from 2017 is a poignant drama about grief and loss, but is sumptuously filmed, with music from Caitlyn Yeo, who has written extensively for film and television. Her credits include seven

Conductor and Artistic Director of Symphony Central Coast, Dr Steven Stanke, said performing film music was incredibly exciting and satisfying because it is often the most complex music of our age. “Film composers are extremely creative when scoring films and a full symphony orchestra is often the only way to perform them completely,” he said. “I’m also very pleased to be able to include great Australian music, by women composers too, in our program.” Film music might bristle with espionage, strike up an ancient military march or bring a car chase to a sticky end. Lights, Action, Music! brings the film scores to life on the Wyong concert stage in this first concert for 2021 by Symphony Central Coast. Playing at The Art House, Sunday, March 28.

Symphony Central Coast Artistic Director and Conductor, Dr Steven Stanke

feature films, 25 documentaries and five TV series including The Rocket, The Killing Field and ABC’s Compass. Tim Winton’s acclaimed novel Cloudstreet was filmed in 2011 with music by Bryony Marks, one of Australia’s most sought after screen composers. Her film credits include Berlin Syndrome, A Month of Sundays, and Felony, and her TV credits

include Mustangs FC, Lambs of God, Barracuda, Anzac Girls and Please Like Me. Symphony Central Coast will also perform two live to screen movie scores. With more than 23 million views on Youtube, Zero is a stop-motion dark fairytale with music from Australian Kyls Burtland, and Buster Keaton’s silent classic The Goat will be

screened with music compiled, composed and scored by Steven Stanke. Also on the program is music from several Hollywood giants. Erich Korngold is one of the fathers of modern film music, writing for classics such as The Adventures of Robin Hood and The Sea Wolf. He was the first to use themes

for the main characters, varying them based on the emotional level of a scene and influencing film composers to this day including John Williams, Hans Zimmer and Howard Shore. Who can forget the “shark” theme from Jaws, or The Shire theme from Lord of the Rings? All these and more will be performed live with more than 50 musicians on stage.

Source: Media release, Mar 8 Symphony Central Coast

Chris notches up five years as a disability worker and loves it For the past five years, Chris Crocker has been working at McDonald’s, which for him is an amazing feat. Crocker has Asperger’s syndrome, and was hired in 2016 as a crew member at the Wadalba restaurant, where he has been serving up a storm, with customers visiting from Sydney always making sure that they call in to see Crocker when they are in the area.

His hard work has not gone unnoticed either, as he received a Hospitality Heroes award in both 2016 and 2017. He was also the runner-up in the 2019 Wyong Regional Young Employee of the Year award. Crocker has also received many awards and compliments from McDonald’s head office. “It’s something I’m so proud of, to be receiving praise from head office,” Crocker said. Crocker was hired with help

from the disability support employment program offered by Job Centre Australia. “The franchisees on the Central Coast gave the guys a go and Chris has now become one of their most valuable staff,” said Ash Mackinnon, who is Job Centre Australia’s Community and Employer Engagement Co-ordinator. Reflecting on his five years at Macca’s, Crocker said: “it’s just amazing being able to go to work every day with a smile

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Business & Property $5M Toukley proposal refused A commercial and residential development at Toukley which had been met with strong community opposition, was refused by the Central Coast Local Planning Panel.

Toukley development refused

Residents urged to report tree vandalism The Grow Urban Shade Trees (GUST) group is urging residents to report tree vandalism, including historic cases. The call comes after Central Coast Council adopted its Tree and Vegetation Vandalism Management Policy at its February 23 meeting Administrator, Dick Persson, said that there was a concern that Council doesn’t know enough about how much tree vandalism is occurring. He asked for a report letting him know what has happened over the past year and that will let him know if the policy needs tweaking. GUST says that provides people with a golden opportunity to report tree

vandalism. “We often get emails from the community expressing concerns about trees illegally removed, damaged by trades (including Ausgrid) or vandalised,” a GUST spokesperson said. “This is a golden opportunity for our community to report these events to Dick Persson, even if they seem like a long time ago. “Your email will help build a picture of how private certification, lack of compliance (checks) and lack of replanting and tree protection are slowly damaging our landscape. “Include a picture if you can.” Source: Social Media, Mar 8 Grow Urban Shade Trees

The Panel was unanimous in its decision that the development proposal was not suitable for the site at 139 Main Rd because of its height, mass and scale. Among the reasons that the Panel gave for refusal, they said it didn’t fit in with the streetscape and character of the area. The building bulk and height results in an overbearing visual impact upon the adjoining residential zone, the Panel said. The development application had insufficient information and detail to adequately assess

all impacts, did not meet objectives of various planning policies as well as residential quality design guidelines. This was a $5M proposal on a narrow 619sqm site to build three storeys comprising six studio flats, three one-bedroom units, nine car parking spaces on a basement level and two retail premises at ground level. It had gone to the Local Planning Panel for consideration because the development was seeking a height variation to the development standard that exceeded 10 percent. The local community had voiced strong opposition because of its over development of the site and the compounding traffic and parking problems that it would cause on the already congested Main Rd. Sue Murray

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Women in business group met on International Women’s Day From home renovators to accountants and even bra fitters, the Women in Business Connect group hosts a diverse range of local businesses run by women. Now with 500 members, the group was formed in August 2020 by Janine Hunter, who wanted to create a Facebook community for women who run businesses to connect and network with each other during the COVID-19 pandemic. It has become a prominent region wide online community for motivated women that want to network and learn new things, Hunter said. “Being in business and having three kids at home, it was really hard to network, as some forums were kid friendly and others were not,” she said. Hunter who owns and runs Central Coast Bra Fitter, said the group was designed for

about 300 members, but since the pandemic that number has grown to 500. “Facebook has been really great for keeping us all together,” Hunter said. “Not everyone needs a bra fitter, but they might need an accountant, so we try to connect our customers with other local businesses.” On International Women’s Day on Monday, March 8, members of the group met face-to-face in Wyong to raise funds for RizeUp Australia, a support service for women and families affected by domestic violence. Guest speaker was domestic violence victim turned advocate, Bella Reeves of Lake Munmorah, who is currently on a mission to raise $10,000 for RizeUp.

The women of Women in Business Connect

working mums to come and connect with like minded people to share their resources

and customers. The group currently meets

twice a month either in person or over Zoom.

Before COVID-19 began last March, Hunter was running a similar page on Facebook with

Harry Mulholland

Four year old information shows below average federal funding for the Coast A 240-page Local Government National Report tabled in Federal Parliament in February 2021, revealed that Central Coast Council received less than the state average for untied federal government assistance grants in 201617. The Coast was 96th on the list of 131 NSW councils and received a per capita payment

of $59.91 from the federal government. This was below the state average of $66.55. However, the Coast did better than its comparable urban fringe council Campbelltown, which was 99th on the list and received $49.59 per capita. On federal funds tied to roadworks, the Coast fared better, receiving $2,088.30 per kilometre and listed at number

39. The state average was $1,391.88 per kilometre. Local governments’ total tax revenues amounted to 3.6 percent of all taxes raised across all spheres of government in Australia. Taxes on property were the sole source of taxation revenue for local governments, with individual councils having differing abilities to raise

revenue. Councils raised 89.2 percent of their own revenue in 201617, with grants and subsidies making up the remaining 10.8 percent. Councils (along with the ACT) received $3.5B in untied funds through the Financial Assistance Grant program. This information, although four years’ old, was tabled in Federal Parliament in February

2021, despite being signed off in March 2020 by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications Secretary, Simon Atkinson. A departmental spokesperson said the report took longer than normal due to Covid restrictions. The department said the 240page Local Government National Report was still relevant.

“The report is recognised as an important source of information for those working in the sector and for researchers and others wishing to better understand how local government operates in Australia,” a departmental spokesperson said. It is a requirement of the Act that an annual report be prepared for federal parliament. Merilyn Vale

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Julia NEWBOULD Editor-at-large • Money magazine Having celebrated International Women’s Day on Monday, this is the perfect opportunity to consider its official theme for 2021: Choose to Challenge. Because there’s still a lot to challenge when women are striving for an equal financial future in the post-Covid world. According to Sally Sinclair, chief executive of the National Employment Services Association, women have suffered most in the jobs market during and since the pandemic. Quoting research by McKinsey, Sinclair says women’s jobs were 1.8 times more vulnerable than men’s jobs. Australia’s gender pay gap is currently 14%, with women earning on average $242 a week less than men.

In addition, women still lag men with their super balances. According to Women in Super, women currently retire with 47% less super than men, they live five years longer than men on average, and they receive only a third of the government tax concessions around super. The most frightening statistic is that 40% of older single retired women live in poverty and experience economic insecurity. This is despite women making up 46.9% of the workforce. Getting younger people to put more money into super is a tough challenge. If I had tried to tell my younger self to save more I am pretty sure I wouldn’t have listened. In fact, I didn’t. So this year, pick up the theme Choose to Challenge. Challenge the amount that is put into your super by your

employer by boosting your savings through salary sacrificing. Challenge yourself to ask for a pay rise, or if you’re in a job that has no room to move think about retraining or adding a skill so that you create a greater ability to earn a higher income down the track. Challenge yourself to find sav-

ings from your utility providers. When a bill is due – or, even better, before it arrives – call the supplier and see if it can offer you a better deal. If it says no, shop around – there are usually savings to be made. Challenge yourself to focus on conscious spending. Look at what you’re buying that you’re

not really getting enjoyment from – takeaways, too many streaming services, more clothes than you have time to wear. If you’re not getting pleasure from these purchases, they should be easy to stop. And challenge yourself to find out more about your finances – what you have now

and what you need today, tomorrow and down the track, and figure out how you can best get there. You may have your own ideas or you may need to seek advice. Most importantly, choose to take up the challenge and actually start doing something about it now. M

Tax office sets its sights on car owners On the hunt The Australian Tax Office is getting motor vehicle registration data for 2019-20 through to 2021-22. As stated in its policy notice, the data-matching program will identify those at risk of not complying with their tax obligations. Among other things, it will “identify and address taxpayers buying and selling motor vehicles who may not be meeting their obligations to register and lodge returns (including activity statements) and ensure

the correct reporting of income and entitlement to both deductions and input tax credits”. This means the records for a car used for business purposes, be it under a company name or your own name, need to be squared away. Buying under a personal name “If you choose to register the car in your personal name you can still claim a tax deduction on the car expenses where the car has been used for business

purposes,” says Coco Hou, managing director of Platinum Accounting Australia and Platinum Professional Training. There are two methods for claiming tax deductions: the ‘logbook’ method and the ‘cents per kilometre’ method. Hou says the logbook method can produce a more beneficial tax outcome, but you’ll need to maintain a 12-week continuous logbook every five years and prepare calculations annually. With the cents per kilometre method, you can claim a max-

imum of 5000 kilometres using a set rate of 68 cents per kilometre travelled for business purposes. However, this depends on the engine capacity of your car. The maximum deduction using this method is $3400 a year.

However, if the vehicle is used for private purposes, fringe benefits tax (FBT) will need to be taken into consideration,” says Hou. Calculating the tax deductions for a company car is done through either the statutory formula method or the operating cost method. “The deemed private usage of a car using the statutory formula is currently

Buying under a company name “If a car is purchased in a company name, the company can claim 100% of the annual running costs, depreciation and interest costs on the vehicle.

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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

1/74 Wallarah Rd

Coles The Entrance Rd

Lakefront Village 1-91 Village Way

Woolworths 12 Bay Village Rd

GWANDALAN Gwandalan Public School Kanangra Dr

CHAIN VALLEY BAY Valhalla by Gateway Lifestyle Gwandalan Bowling Club 25 Mulloway Rd Gamban Rd

Sun Valley Tourist Park 2 Bateau Bay Rd Blue Lagoon Beach Resort 10 Bateau Bay Rd Uniting Nareen Gardens Bateau Bay 19 Bias Ave Bupa Aged Care Bateau Bay 17 Bias Ave Elderslee Retirement Community 15 Bias Ave Southern Cross Care Reynolds Court Residential Aged Care 7 Bias Ave Kiah Lodge Retirement Community 15 Anne Findlay Pl BERKELEY VALE Berkeley Vale Public School 6 Pindarri Ave Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College - Berkeley Vale Campus 5-25 Berkeley Rd BP 1 Blade Cl Berkeley Vale Private Hospital Lorraine Ave Opal Berkeley Village 8 Lorraine Ave Medical Centre 3/10 Lorraine Ave Berkeley Vale Cellars 258 Lakedge Ave Berkeley Vale Neighbourhood Centre 3 Heather Ave

Central Coast Leagues Club 1 Dane Dr Masonic Centre 86 Mann Street

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

Liquorland 72 Wallarah Rd

Coles 11 Parsons Rd

Coles Express 102-106 Wyong Rd

The Orchards Retirement Village 15 The Ridgeway

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

LONG JETTY Caltex Long Jetty 431 The Entrance Rd

Killarney Vale Newsagency 112 Wyong Rd

Bridge Club 415 The Entrance Rd

Central Coast Cycles 118 Wyong Rd

CUT Computers 421 The Entrance Rd

Red Prawn & Seafood Takeaway 118 Wyong Rd

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

The Dam Hotel Cnr Minnesota Rd & Pacific Hwy

Arcare Kanwal Aged Care 2 Pearce Rd

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

Central Coast Fresh & Cooked Seafood 74 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

WYEE Wyee Mini Market Shop 5 Wyee Shopping Village

KFC 16 The Entrance Road

WYONG Wyong Neighbourhood Centre Inc Building 2/8 Rankens Ct

Jimbo’s Quality Seafoods 109 The Entrance Rd Subway 35/37 Coral St Dunleith Tourist Park 2 Hutton Rd Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College The Entrance Rd

Kaino’s Seafood And Burgers David Mehan MP - The Entrance Electorate Office 324 The Entrance Rd 24 The Entrance Rd MAGENTA Smoking Dragon Magenta Shores Golf & 173 The Entrance Rd Country Club 1 Magenta Dr TOOWOON BAY MANNERING PARK The Bottle-O Mannering Park Cellars 68 Vales Rd

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

United Petroleum 67-71 Scenic Dr

6 Wallarah Rd

HAMLYN TERRACE Hakea Grove Aged Care 102 Louisiana Rd

Caltex service station The Entrance Rd Cnr Bellevue Rd

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Teraglin Lakeshore Home Village 2 Mulloway Rd

BLUE HAVEN Blue Haven Community Centre 1 Apsley Ct

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Wallarah Bay Recreation Club 40 Wallarah Rd

Care Association Cnr Cornish Avenue & Wyong Rd

San Remo Pharmacy 123 Marine Parade THE ENTRANCE The Entrance Visitor Information Centre 46 Marine Parade Nesuto The Entrance Apartments 18 Coral St

The Greens The Entrance

Supanews Westfield Tuggerah Terry White Chemmart Westfield Tuggerah Tuggerah Library and Council Services Westfield Tuggerah

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

Shingle Inn Tuggerah Westfield Tuggerah

The Art House Theatre 19-21 Margaret St

Meals on Wheels 6/10 Pioneer Ave

Club Wyong RSL 15 Margaret St

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

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Blue Trees raising awareness for mental health issues A Blue Tree on Kanangra Dr on the way to Gwandalan/ Summerland Point has piqued the curiosity of locals. The message on the tree says: “Blue Tree Project” and “R U OK” – raising awareness for mental health issues and suicide prevention. The blue tree on Kanangra Dr was painted by Sharnae Hilton and her family in honour of her stepfather Steve, who sadly took his own life in 2019. “We decided to look up some charities for suicide awareness to see what we could do to honour Steve, and we came across the Blue Tree Project and got in touch with Kendall (Whyte) who informed us on how we could paint a tree,” Hilton said

The tree in question was chosen by Hilton’s mother, as it stood out to her. “It was really comforting and empowering to be together as a family, painting the tree to honour Steve. “We hope that it can be a beacon of hope for the community and that it reminds everyone that it’s okay to have these conversations about mental health,” she said. Blue trees – all dead trees have been popping up all over the place in support of the Blue Tree Project which aims to start a conversation and encourage people to speak up about mental health. It all began in Western Australia in 2019 and was inspired by Jayden Whyte, who painted a tree on his family

farm blue. The trees are dedicated to loved ones who have taken their own lives or are struggling with mental health issues and the Blue Tree Project has now spread all across Australia and around the world. Meanwhile, Coast & Country Primary Care has launched a new anti-suicide program called The Way Back Support Service. It aims to support people during the critical three-month period following a suicide attempt when they are at high risk of attempting again. “As a mental health specialist organisation, we are familiar with the impact that attempted suicide has on the individual, their support networks and the whole community,” said

Michelle Bradbury, CEO of Coast & Country Primary Care. People will be referred from Wyong Hospital and other local hospitals to be assigned a Suicide Prevention Support Coordinator guiding them through their recovery. Co-ordinators offer nonclinical care, such as helping to build a personalised safety plan and linking them to health and community services and clinical care if needed. The service has been designed by Beyond Blue, commissioned by The Hunter New England Central Coast Primary Health Network and funded by the Commonwealth Department of Health and NSW Health. Harry Mulholland

The Blue Tree on Kanangra Dr

Five generations together According to the World Bank, the average life expectancy for an Australian is just shy of 83 years old, something that Hamlyn Terrace resident Gladys (Glad) Packer surpassed years ago.

Gladys Packer (seated) with (from left) Dianne, Maree, Stephanie and six-year-old Kadence

In February, the great-great grandmother became a centenarian, which was celebrated by four succeeding generations of her family. Glad is a first generation Australian whose parents emigrated from England, and she grew up in the Sydney suburb of Earlwood. She stayed in Sydney until

1980 when she and her three children moved to the Blue Mountains where they renovated and sold houses. In 1985, the family relocated to Warnervale, where the family still resides. Glad is the matriarch of five generations of women still living, which is a rare occurrence. She has two daughters, 77-year-old Dianne and 63-year-old Elizabeth, followed by granddaughter Maree 58, great-granddaughter Stephanie 31 and six-year-old great-great granddaughter Kadence.

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“Mum is still mobile, she’s on a walker now but she loves going for drives and lunches out,” Elizabeth said. “Mum comes from a long line of women who have lived long lives, with her own mother living into her 90s. “We don’t catch up very often due to a busy lifestyle, but when we do, we all enjoy each other’s company. “It’s funny, when you grow up in such a generationally diverse family, you don’t really notice that it’s something out of the ordinary until someone points it out to you,” Elizabeth said. Harry Mulholland

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Central Coast farmers markets: a guide to supermarket-free shopping from local producers and this week we’re focusing on how to change up your shopping habits.

GEORGIA LIENEMANN If you’ve never ventured outside of the supermarket for your food on a regular basis, it can be quite a daunting transition at the outset, especially if you don’t know what the alternatives are. Over the past couple of weeks, we’ve been discussing the myriad of benefits that come with purchasing the bulk of your food in season

If you’re reading this as a Central Coast resident, rest assured that this transition might be easier than you’d think. You may not have even been aware of the fact that we are living in a food bowl! Unbeknownst to many locals, we’re surrounded by passionate small-scale farmers in the fertile coast hinterland who are producing some of the best quality produce and animal products right at our doorstep. Here are some of the options available as you start to think outside the supermarket aisles. Central Coast markets

farmers

A great way to discover your local producers and growers as well as learning about what’s

currently in season, is by attending a few of the different farmers markets in your area and we have some great options here on the coast! ‘REKO rings’ are a fresh take on traditional farmers markets and were originally developed in Finland. We now have one of our own, operating here on the Central Coast. You’re able to order from and converse with various local farmers via a closed Facebook group and pick up at a single location. • REKO ring, (alternate Thursdays, Tuggerah and Erina) • Gosford City Farmers Market (Sun 8am-1pm) • Avoca Beach Farmers Market, Like Minds Café (Wed 4pm-5:30pm) • Avoca Beachside Market, every 4th Sunday (9am-2pm) • The Entrance Markets (Sat 9am-2pm) • Toukley Sunday Market (Sun 7am-1pm) Order online Shopping online, either direct with a farmer or via a supplier is one of the most convenient ways to support local without having to overthink it. Once again, we’re spoilt for choice in this domain with so many of

our Central Coast farmers now offering this option. • Nurtured Earth Organics wide range of goods, delivered weekly • Mountain Fresh Farm - wide range of goods, delivered weekly • Delightfully Fresh Organics organic produce and seeds, delivered weekly • Full Circle Farm - animal products, delivered fortnightly • Grace Springs Farm - animal products, delivered fortnightly • The Food Farm - animal products, delivered fortnightly • The Ethical Farmers - animal products, delivered weekly • Silver Gully Farm - bulk meat packs, every few months • Horseshoe Valley Farm honey, lamb and biltong, delivered weekly • Green Leaf Farms, - fresh microgreens, delivered weekly • Belly Full Farm - seasonal produce, delivered weekly Farm gate / food clubs Here’s a list of all the smallscale farmers who are currently offering their produce at roadside stalls or at the farm gate. Many of these families

also offer regular farm tours so be sure to follow their social channels for details throughout the year.

• FIG (Food Integrity Group), Ourimbah • PEG (Peninsula Environment Group), Woy Woy

• Full Circle Farm, Jilliby • Alan Foods, Jilliby • The Giving Farm, Jilliby • Dooralong Farm, Dooralong • Grace Springs Farm, Kulnura • The Food Farm, Yarramalong • Little Feet Gourmet,Ourimbah • Fanelli Organics, Mangrove Mountain • Delightfully Fresh Organics, Mangrove Mountain • Margins Mushrooms, Woy Woy • The Pecan Lady, Somersby • Moore Farm Fresh Produce, Wollombi

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Other farms, supplying markets only: • Ecotone Acres (REKO ring) • Peats Ridge Harvest (Gosford City Markets) Co-ops Co-ops are a fantastic way to save money on fresh produce and dry goods. The most established ones here on the coast both offer organic food at wholesale prices.

• Organic Plus, Erina • La Tartine Bakery, Somersby • Little Creek Cheese, Wyong Milk Factory • Soul Food Café & Grocer, Woy Woy • Mountain Growers Market, Peats Ridge • EastCoast Beverages, Kulnura • Firescreek Winery, Holgate • Distillery Botanica, Erina • Six String Brewing Co, Erina • Bay Rd Brewing, Gosford • Central Coast Brewery, Tuggerah Well, I’m hoping this list inspires you to break up with your supermarket or at the very least, to try something different and discover the sheer joy that comes with supporting local and helping to co-create a thriving local food system. We’ll be expanding on this guide over the coming months, so if you have any suggestions in this vein – please get in touch by emailing info@ stirringchange.com.

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Community meeting to Put Our Children’s Health First

Dr Ben Ewald (from left), Will Belford and Christine Freeman at the January campaign

Parents are being alerted to the dangers of vaping Parents of school students are being alerted to the dangers of vaping, which is an issue that should be taken more seriously, says President of Central Coast P&C Association, Sharryn Brownlee. “For students, it has become a very trendy thing and there is a lot of peer pressure around joining in,” she said. “It is the new risk taking thing to do collectively away from parents and it is unique to their generation. “Schools are doing the best they can to control it, but often it is happening at bus stops in the morning and the afternoon, and to and from school. “There has been a couple of episodes where there has been some vaping in the school toilets but schools have been quite good at getting on to that and putting extra staff on playground duty to try and curtail any playground activities around it, but it is still quite an epidemic at the moment.” Brownlee said another reason vaping had become more prevalent was because of the ease of accessing and hiding vapes. “Children can get them sent to a PO Box, or a friend’s home, they are cheaper and easier to hide, they can access them a lot easier than alcohol or tobacco, and whilst there is a smell, it’s nothing like cigarette smoke,” she said. Cancer Council NSW describes a vape as a type of e-cigarette that heats a flavoured liquid (popular flavours including strawberry, watermelon, peach and crème brulee) to an aerosol that can be inhaled.

The aerosol is produced using a battery to heat a liquid which is sometimes called e-juice, e-liquid, vape juice of vape liquid. This liquid is made up of flavours, chemicals and often contains nicotine. Users inhale e-cigarette aerosol into their lungs. The device can be disposable, often allowing for up to 600 inhalations, or it can be reusable by refilling the device with e-liquid or a pod containing e-liquid. A recent study showed an increase in the use of e-cigarettes over the past three years, with one in five students aged 16 to 17 trying them. Brownlee said people should not under-estimate how easy it could be to become addicted to nicotine. “Parents should have a conversation and make their child aware of the risks,” Brownlee said. “When I spoke to the Department of Education, my understanding was that this is covered in the PDH and health curriculum, but clearly, we still need strong messaging from schools. “We need very current advice and information for primary schools as well as high schools. “There is a lot of pressure on those 12 to 13 year olds to be cool, as it is a cool thing to do. “Parents having a conversation with their child is important, but because there is so much peer pressure around it, making sure you know where your child is and who they’re with is important too,” Brownlee said. Jacinta Counihan

Environmental group, Future Sooner, is convening a community meeting to plan the next stage in a campaign to improve local air quality and cut toxic emissions from Vales Point Power Station. This follows a community awareness campaign in January, when members of Future Sooner and the Nature Conservation Council of NSW placed hundreds of child silhouettes along the Lake Macquarie foreshore in front of the power station at Mannering Park, to visualise the number of children with asthma impacted by the emissions. That was in response to an

application by the power station owners,Delta Electricity, seeking a five-year extension on its licence relating to emission levels of nitrogen dioxide. “The community scored a significant victory in February when the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) agreed to consult the community before deciding whether the Vales Point coalfired power station should be exempt for another five years from having to comply with stricter emission controls,” said Will Belford, spokesperson for Future Sooner. “Nitrogen dioxide from power stations is a leading cause of asthma among children and

yet Vales Point is allowed to pollute at rates many times higher than other facilities,” he said. “Getting the EPA to agree to consult the community is just the first step on the road to cleaning up the air. “We have to maintain the pressure to ensure that this small win results in real and lasting improvement in health standards for kids in the region,” Belford said. The community meeting, entitled Put Our Children’s Health First: Clean Up Vales Point, will be held on Saturday, March 13, from 10am to 12pm at Kariong Eco Garden Hall, Dandaloo St, Kariong. One of the speakers at the

community meeting will be Dr Ben Ewald, an epidemiologist who identified that 650 children on the Central Coast and Lake Macquarie have asthma because of coal-fired power stations. Another speaker will be Christine Freeman, a local mother of a child with asthma. In a statement from the EPA on Monday, March 8, a spokesperson said the EPA was still working through the organisational phase before it would call for submissions and seek wider public consultation on the Vale Point Power Station application to extend its licence. Sue Murray

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New learning centre up and running A new learning centre at St Brendan’s Catholic Primary School, Lake Munmorah, is now up and running following the official opening on Tuesday, March 2. The double storey building houses eight inter-connected classrooms which Assistant Principal, Jacqui Fletcher, said allows the students to collaborate more easily. “The students really love the new classrooms, and the parents who came for the official opening and tour were

Grant has the desired benefit for Jacinta Burley

all really impressed with the technology that the classrooms have,” she said. Each classroom is fitted with an intelligent whiteboard and a TV, allowing students to interact with digital learning tools and stream their work to the television to share with the class. The learning centre is not the only new development at St Brendan’s, with a sensory garden still under construction and due to be unveiled soon. Harry Mulholland

Covid restrictions at schools relaxed Singing and dancing is back on the agenda at schools after Covid restrictions were relaxed from Monday, March 8.

Jacinta Burley

Jacinta Burley of Blue Haven is a fine example of how a grant from Bouddi Foundation for the Arts can set an aspiring young artist on the right path to achieving their dreams. Burley received the ORiGiN theatrical award in 2020, which sits well with her dream

to be a performing artist, not just on the stage but in all aspects of artistic creation. Although she has been stymied in her efforts to get to New York and Chicago in the past year, her grant has enabled her to get some world class mentoring from teachers here in Australia and let her embed

her learnings in her vocal and dramatic tool box. The mentoring team at ORiGiN (one of Australia’s top talent agencies) has ensured that Jacinta has plenty of room to grow as she shapes her personal style. Sue Murray

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Parents and carers are again allowed to visit school grounds or attend sporting events, but all these activities should be held in a Covid-safe way, including social distancing. There are no recommended limits on singing groups in schools, including in-class educational activities such as group repetition, chanting or recitation,but it is recommended that the group of singers be five metres away from their conductor and the audience. Dance classes, balls, formals and social events can proceed in venues with adequate floor space to comply with Covid limits. Schools will continue to operate in a Covid safe way as the restrictions ease with hand sanitiser, social distancing and enhanced cleaning ongoing. Also, schools will continue to have Covid Safety Plans and record-keeping procedures and NSW Health encourages

Sharryn Brownlee

the use of the Service NSW QR code system for visitors to school sites. The gathering of parents and community members for school events, such as P&C meetings, can also continue in a Covid safe way. President of the Central Coast P&C Association, Sharryn Brownlee, said the easing of restrictions is welcome news. “It has been a very confusing time for students and their families as schools raced in the early days to try to implement the COVID-19 requirements,” she said.

“A big thank you to the staff who drove to students’ homes dropping off work and rang and checked up on students,” Brownlee said. Parliamentary Secretary for Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said the NSW Government had been working to get the balance right between providing a sense of normality whilst also following the health advice. “2021 is certainly shaping to be more normal for school communities thanks to these Covid restrictions being significantly eased,” he said. “Despite our current track record of no community transmission, it remains vital that everyone continues to get tested if any COVID-19 symptoms develop and not attend school until a negative test is received. “I want to sincerely thank our principals, teachers and school staff for going above and beyond to keep schools running throughout the darkest days of the COVID-19 pandemic – also to the parents and students for their patience,” Crouch said. Sue Murray

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HSC visual art project selected for Art Express Artwork produced by Natasha Brobyn, a student at The Entrance Campus of Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College, has been selected for this year’s Art Express, which is an exhibition dedicated to showcasing visual art projects completed for the 2020 Higher School Certificate.

Common Raven

Brobyn’s project, a series of paintings titled Vermin, is dedicated to animal species that are commonly viewed as pests. The theme that Brobyn chose for the paintings was one that encourages viewers to reconsider why these animals are considered pests and to see their ecological value rather than their economic impacts. “I started working on this project in December 2019. “I started by sketching what I wanted to include in the project and working on techniques. “I basically spent an entire year working on this project,” Brobyn said. The animals featured in the collection include the Common Raven, the Virginia Opossum, the Red Fox, the now extinct Thylacine and the Passenger Pigeon.

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, most of Brobyn’s collection was created at home in quarantine. “It was really hard with quarantine to find the motivation to study after so long of having to do work in isolation,” she said. The collection comprises of 12 abstract drawings that are currently being displayed in Maitland Regional Art Gallery in the Hunter Valley. “I haven’t seen the exhibition yet, we’re going to wait for the launch event, which isn’t until later this month,” Brobyn’s work will be on display until May 30. In September, Brobyn is starting a Bachelor of Art and Science at the University of NSW. She hopes that after completing her degree, she can find a job that combines her passion for art and science, and that she can use her art to promote various conservation efforts. She also had some advice for this year’s visual art HSC students: “Just start working early, don’t worry about not having a clear concept, it will develop as you progress”.

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Multi blind sports festival held BLIND SPORTS In an initiative led by Blind Sports NSW on Saturday, March 6, a team of blind and vision impaired athletes of all ages travelled to the Point Wolstoncroft Sports and Recreation Centre for a Multi-Sport Festival. The intention of the event was to teach a list of blind sports to new athletes from the instruction of both vision abled coaches and fellow vision impaired athletes who have found domestic and international success in their sports of choice. The day began at 9am with Blind Cricket and was followed by Golf, AFL, Tennis, Futsal and finally Goalball. Each of these sports have their own history, with sports like Goalball and Blind Futsal now played at the Olympic level, whereas Blind AFL is a new endeavour in its foundational years in NSW. The event was attended by Australian Blind Golfer, Graham

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“The biggest impediment is finding a golf club to accept you, for a start, and then it is making sure you get good coaching. “Through Golf Australia, a number of coaches are being established who are multidisciplined so they know how to teach disabled people including blind, deaf, those with cerebral palsy or an intellectual disability or whatever else the case may be. “A little bit of funding has helped too because golf is an expensive sport, especially if you want to play at a competitive level. “A visually impaired player has to be shown what to do, where to move the hands and legs, and how to move your hips through the swing. “At the grass roots level, we’ve got to find the areas where people can learn those skills from a credible coach. “If they don’t live close to where we play our social and

competition games in Sydney on a regular basis, we’ve got to find them an area close to them. “Coming to this Multi Sports day, it’s been fabulous. “I’ve met a number of people from the Central Coast who didn’t know about blind golf before, who are keen but don’t know what to do. “Get in contact with Blind Sports NSW/ACT and we can have a talk with you and see what we can do. “We can arrange with Golf NSW to see if they can have an introduction at their local golf club, or find a pro who is prepared to work with them and allow them access to their club and assist them in getting started and playing the game that we all love.” Alongside Coulton on this day was blind sports athlete in futsal, goalball and cricket, Steffan Negro, who is also a part of the steering committee for Blind and Low Vision AFL NSW.

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Negro first found success in his sports in WA before his recent move to NSW and to Blind Sports NSW, and shared comments on how sport has helped him in life more broadly. “For me personally, knowing myself before I got involved in all these sports, I noticed a change in myself in terms of confidence and in getting out and doing things a lot more. “I understand how it can be a bit of a traumatic process for some, and quite nerve racking for others, so I really want to come out and help these new athletes come play their sports. “Some people can be quite anxious about trying new things, especially if they are vision impaired or blind, so I try and give them a calming voice and a hand on the shoulder just so they can feel more comfortable and be more likely to come back and have fun.” Beyond just the vision impaired, there was also an effort from Club Secretary for the Cardiff Hawks Junior AFL and AFL NSW Junior Development member, Neil Barton, who is involved in a movement to see the Newcastle-Hunter and Central

IN MEMORIAM Helen Attenborough

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Coast region AFL league, the Black Diamond Cup, extend itself to include Blind AFL in the future. ”The Black Diamond AFL has always had the men’s league, but from here it soon developed into a junior sport as well, and then most recently, over the past ten years it has started into the women’s and girl’s football as wel,l which is getting stronger and stronger every year,” said Barton. “To come into the inclusion sports now is a really big thing for this area and for AFL in general. “In five years’ time, I see more and more people being involved in Blind AFL. “Everyone needs to be involved and included in sport and we see AFL as one of those sports that can actually include everyone to some capacity. “I definitely do see a competition for Blind AFL coming together in our Black Diamond league, and being here today has been fantastic and a big eye opener. “To have inclusive sports means having people like myself, who are able to see, get involved, help these people out and make sure that they are involved with everybody.” After a long day of sport, the multi festival ended with high spirits and the desire to return to the Central Coast for more events remaining in the minds of the event organisers. With the involvement of both the blind and vision impaired as well as the able visioned, an opportunity to expand the inclusion sports in the Central Coast has never been more profound. Haakon Barry

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Mixed results for local clubs in state championships

Photos: Shelly Beach SLSC

The Shelly Beach team at the 2021 NSW Open Surf Life Saving Championships

SURF LIFE SAVING The 2021 NSW Open Surf Life Saving Championships went ahead at Swansea Belmont and Redhead Surf Life Saving Clubs over the weekend from Friday to Sunday, March 5-7, with both Wamberal and Shelly Beach Clubs pulling out stellar performances in a number of instances. Overall, the Championships’ winning place went to Newport SLSC with a convincing 466 point win, with Wamberal coming in 20th and Shelly

Beach in 22nd place. For Shelly Beach, the result is an improvement on last year’s 26th placement, despite losing some of their strong Open Male competitors through injury and other commitments. For Shelly Beach’s publicity officer, Dan Kingsley, who attended the final two days, this was in part due to the club’s growth over the past 12 months and a strong coaching program led by Keaton Watts to develop more depth at the club. “Our standout competitor was Lizzy Shearer in the Under 15’s”, said Kingsley.

“Lizzy finished with a Bronze in the Board Race last year and improved on that this year by finishing with a Silver in the same event. “It was a race that she led from the start and it was only a wave which brought two of her competitors back up to her, which forced a sprint finish up the beach. “Lizzy was also in a sprint finish in her swim where she finished sixth, and then fourth in her Ironwoman event. “As a result, Lizzy scored nearly half of the club’s points and it is a reflection on her own

dedication to her training and the coaching of Keaton Watts.” Lizzy is also a member of the Central Coast team competing at Shelly Beach for the NSW Interbranch Championships, to be held at the end of March. As well as Lizzy, Open Surf Racer, Tom Simpson, took out the bronze after displaying outstanding body surfing skills. Other strong results came to Jazzmyn Fillingham and Kira McEvoy, finishing fourth in the Open Board Rescue, as well as Ethan Garland and Damian Shearer, who finished fourth in the Open Rescue Tube Rescue.

Jazzmyn Fillingham also finished seventh in the Under 19 Ironwoman final and Ethan Garland finished sixth in the Open Surf Belt Race. For Wamberal, the stand-out performances came from Noah Nakagawa and Keenan White in the Under 15’s, most notably when they came together to win the 2x1km Beach Run Relay and later to place second in the Mixed Beach Relay, alongside Tyler Cossor and Lilia Wheeler. Beyond this, Noah won the Beach Flags race and came second in the Beach Sprint, whereas Keenan won the 2km

Shelly Beach’s Lizzy Shearer (middle) with her paddle board

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

Beach Run. With the Under 9’s to 14’s competing last weekend and the Under 15’s to Opens now accounted for, the Championships turn to the Lifesaving events and the Surfboat competition over the coming weeks, where the Central Coast clubs will have further opportunities to compete at the State level. Source: Media Release, Mar 7 SLSNSW Media Interview with Dan Kingsley, Mar 8, Shelly Beach SLSC Haakon Barry

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Molly Picklum wins local showdown in Sisstrevolution Final SURFING An incredibly close matchup was seen at Avoca Beach on Sunday, March 7, for the final of the Sisstrevolution Central Coast Pro between two Central Coast contestants Macy Callaghan from Avoca and Molly Picklum from Shelly Beach. Coming from behind in the 35 minute final, it was Molly Picklum who, in the end, won by a two-wave scoreboard margin of 0.22. It was a glorious day for surfing to finish off the competition after a week of big and powerful waves. However, the final day saw the biggest waves of the week, with four-to-ten foot surf bombing the outer banks, calling for a high level of oceanic knowledge from the competitors. Having won the Great Lakes Pro in February, Picklum went into the final as the slight favourite, despite Callaghan posting a much more convincing win over Freya Prumm in the semi-finals with a score of 12.16. In the final, it was Callaghan who got off to an early lead with

Molly Picklum during the Sisstrevolution final.

the final’s highest score of 7.67 on her second wave. On Picklum’s following attempt, a 7.43 wave score pushed her up just behind Callaghan and ensured that the second half of the final would

be a close contest. Both surfers scored highly on their fourth waves, Callaghan with a 7.07 and Picklum with a 7.53 that launched her slightly into the lead.

In the final minutes, Callaghan searched for her winning wave, requiring a 7.30 wave to clinch victory from Picklum, but her last three attempts were underwhelming. In the end, the score posted

Picklum at 14.96 and Callaghan at 14.74. “I feel great right now, it’s been so exciting surfing against Championship Tour surfers like Macy and Sally and to win in front of my home crowd is just

Inaugural Regatta for Makai Lakes held

OUTRIGGING The newly re-formed Makai Lakes Outriggers Club hosted their inaugural Regatta at Point Wolstoncroft Sport and Recreation Centre on Saturday, March 6, with clubs from all around NSW attending for the chance to compete on the waters of Lake Macquarie. The conditions on the day were considered exceptional for outrigging, with calm conditions in the morning turning to slight break outs of rain and rising winds in the afternoon, yet with smiles all round lasting to the end of the day. The event was heralded by a warmly accepted welcome to country by Darkinjung man, Gavi Duncan, who incorporated his stories and didgeridoo, touching all who were there. Soon thereafter, the racing commenced, with the singles and doubles races in the OC 1’s and OC 2’s, followed by the fourperson OC 4’s and then the sixperson OC 6 teams.

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Notable wins went to Port Hacking Outriggers Club in the 16km OC 6 race and to the Canoe Academy, located at the Northern end of Lake Macquarie, who won the 10 km OC 6 sprint. As a newly reformed club with low numbers, Makai Lakes took on the responsibility of organising and scoring for the event, with members of their club volunteering to paddle for other clubs. However, it is the intention of

Makai Lakes to expand their numbers and grow as a club. Club President, Michelle Strang, commented on this by drawing attention to the benefits that new club members can expect to gain with Makai Lakes. “It doesn’t matter who you are or what walk of life you come from, you’re very welcome to join our outrigging club,” said Strang. “Our club is very socially

connected and we support one another a lot. “Outrigging is all about concentrating on your technique and timing, and to perfect this, we work on fitness and mindfulness. “Because our home is here at Point Wolstoncroft, this experience is very calming.” From The Lakes Outrigger Canoe Club came Isabel Purser, who is also a training coordinator for the NSW Zone, taking charge

of the scoring on the day. Purser commented on the growth of the sport on the Central Coast and what she personally gets out of her memberships with The Lakes club from the Lake Entrance at Swansea. “The outrigging community has supported Makai Lakes in a great way,” Purser said. “Many clubs have come from Sydney, with one club from Canberra, and also from our

the best,” said Picklum, after being carried off the beach on the shoulders of her close supporters. Callaghan’s result, albeit second to the best, will nonetheless encourage her ahead of her upcoming Championship Tour event at Newcastle in April. “I’m hurting a little right now by not winning but I’m also satisfied making the final,” said Callaghan. “This was a great warm-up leading into the Championship Tour event at Newcastle and it’s also great for two Central Coast surfers to make the final. “Molly’s very talented and has a great future.” After the Sisstrevolution final came the Vissla Central Coast Pro final, which was won by Matt Banting from Port Macquarie. With the NSW Vissla Series now at an end, the top surfers from across its four pitstops along the NSW coastline will look forward to the upcoming Challenger Series to come later in the year and will feature an international list of locations and competitors. Source: Media Release, Mar 7 World Surf League

northern districts near Port Macquarie. “It’s great to have all these clubs come from such an extensive region to support this wonderful new club. “Outrigging is such an exciting sport. “We can paddle – or ‘play’ as I call it – in this lake when it is calm and also when it is rough and volatile. “Either way we can go out and surf the waves, catching all sorts of ‘runners’. “We have clubs in the Central Coast at Gosford, at the Lakes Club by the lake entrance at Swansea, and at Makai Lakes here in Gwandalan. “I am nearly 70, but we take all ages from all the way down in the juniors, throughout the mid-20’s and all the way up to us oldies at 70 plus.” Source: Interview with Michelle Strang, Mar 6 Makai Lakes Outriggers Club Interview with Isabel Purser, Mar 6, The Lakes Outriggers Club Haakon Barry

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Mariners win top of the table clash to go seven points clear

Mariners celebrate Matt Simon’s opening goal

FOOTBALL A 2-0 win for the Mariners over Macarthur at Central Coast Stadium has seen the Central Coast side launch themselves into a seven point lead on the A-League table. The two goals came from old and new boots, with Simon grabbing the early lead in the eight minute and debutant, Matthew Hatch, sealing the deal with an 81st minute goal. It was the second ever meeting of these two top of the table teams after the earlier away win for the Mariners in January began their newfound flurry of good form. In the meantime, Macarthur

have themselves maintained a consistent run of wins on the end of their league highest total shots and shots on target this season. However, it was the hosts, playing in pink for their annual pink round, who posted an early goal to set the structure of the game, with Matt Simon scoring his fifth goal in six games, defying a Macarthur defensive line that boasts an almost perfect record, within the first 30 minutes. Although finding the net due to good fortune, with Simon’s shot taking a deflection to lift his grounded, driven ball into the air above the downward stretched Macarthur keeper,

Adam Federici, it was the energetic, inter-connective passing play between him and Marco Ureña that made the goal possible in the first place. MacArthur responded with intervals of attacking possession throughout the remainder of the first half, often containing the Mariners’ eleven all within their defensive third, under the pump from consecutive balls into the box. Despite this, the travelling Sydney side were unable to find a clear shot on goal. Macarthur’s best opportunity came early in the second half from a set piece delivery by Benat Etxebarria Urkiaga, finding Aleksandar Susnjar at

the far post. Susnjar found the ball, but was unable to make clean contact, instead skimming the ball slowly in front of Mariners’ keeper, Mark Birighitti. Macarthur top-scorer, Matt Derbyshire, came sliding in looking for the ball, but found more of Birighitti, and the heap of bodies in the goal area prevented Susnjar’s second attempt finding its mark. The contest began to steady for the Mariners with their defensive efforts prevailing against the hapless visitors, and in the final third, Manager, Alen Stajcic, felt confident in replacing most of his attacking players.

Mariners’ top-scorer, Alou Kuol, came on, hungry to add to his tally, as did, Michal Janota, in the midfield. In the 81st minute, Daniel Bouman was replaced by Under 23 Australian player and A-League debutant from Umina, Matthew Hatch. In the very same minute, Janota forced a turnover from Macarthur’s throw-in and fed Kuol a leading through ball into the penalty area. The whole crowd prepared for Kuol to take the chance to score again, but the forward man showed his team spirit by instead offloading in-field to Hatch with a clear angle on goal, closer in than the penalty

spot. It was the debutant’s first touch in the A-League, after playing less than a minute in the game. With a cool head, Hatch sidefooted the ball to Federici’s left hand side, who anticipated the ball going to his right, and to the delight of the 5,000 person strong support base at Central Coast Stadium, the Mariners found their undeniable winning goal. Now seven points clear on the table, the Mariners will have to quickly prepare for their next game against Perth Glory at Central Coast Stadium on Sunday, March 14, 4:05pm. Haakon Barry