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40 state medals between three clubs

Parliamentary Secretary for Central Coast and Terrigal MP, Adam Crouch, has come under fire from Central Coast Administrator, Dick Persson... See page 3

Out&About

For anyone in the Entrance who is seeing funny lights near the waterfront, no it is not alien activities, it is Bright Nights @ The Entrance. See page 17

The 2021 NSW Surf Life Saving Championships moved on to the Masters’ Beach & Water events, as well as the Masters’ and Opens’ Lifesaving Championships, hosted by Swansea Belmont SLSC from March 12-14, with a number of Northern Central Coast clubs finding more podium placements.

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Mayhem and gridlock on the M1 and surrounds There was mayhem on the M1 near Wyong on Thursday, March 11, due to damage to the road surface and reports of debris on the road near the Alison Rd overpass. Problems started in the early hours of the morning with several motorists having to contend with tyres that had blown out and buckled rims after driving over the damaged road surface and the large gap which opened up in the M1 road pavement. Just after 4am emergency services, Transport for NSW staff and an engineer were on site and two of the three southbound lanes were closed. Tow trucks were called in to remove the vehicles with tyre trouble which caused even more disruption to traffic. A Transport for NSW spokesperson said a fourmetre steel plate covering an

Southbound traffic banked up on the M1 near Sparks Rd

expansion joint became detached on the M1 at the southbound Deep Creek No.3 bridge at Wyong. Expansion joints are installed to accommodate movement, shrinkage and temperature variations on bridges. The bridge had to be urgently repaired, which involved forming and pouring new concrete to replace the steel.

By 7am, it was havoc, the queues on the M1 were 10km long, only moving at a crawl, and there were reports that some motorists had been in traffic at a standstill for up to two hours. As the news got out, motorists started taking detours and other shortcuts but it wasn’t long before all other roads in and around Wyong were in gridlock.

Children were stranded at bus stops for hours waiting for their school buses while many others decided to walk, causing a different set of safety problems because in many locations there are no footpaths for the children to walk on. The repair work continued through the morning peak and it was expected to go on until early evening, however, at 2pm, Live Traffic NSW

announced all southbound lanes were again open although traffic remained heavy for some time afterward. Following this incident, Transport for NSW carried out further inspections of bridges with a similar type of joint and identified a piece of expansion joint on the nearby Deep Creek No.2 bridge which required urgent replacement. That work was completed by 7am on Tuesday, March 16. Transport for NSW is continuing its investigations into this type of bridge joint to reduce the risk of similar issues and to ensure the safety of all road users. Motorists who sustained damage to their vehicles which they believe has been caused by the condition of the road can lodge a claim for repair costs.

Regional Development Australia Central Coast (RDACC) is hoping that a roundtable held on March 11 will be the beginning of a new co-operative approach. See page 26

Sport

The Mariners have drawn in the A-League at Central Coast Stadium, 2 – 2, against Perth Glory. See page 38

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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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Pressure is mounting on the NSW Government to hold a public inquiry into the causes of Central Coast Council’s financial crisis... See page 3

Out&About

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Out&About

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.

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. See page 17

Health

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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Chertsey kids shine at park opening

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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).

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.

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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

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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

David Farmer

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

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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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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

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

Residents of Haynes Ave, Umina Beach, are sick of their street being used as a rat-run and are demanding safety measures be taken to protect residents – especially children. Located between Ryans Rd and Lone Pine Ave, Haynes Ave is used as an alternate route to busy Ocean Beach Rd, particularly by commuters, and records almost 1,900 traffic movements every day. Residents say safety precautions are non-existent and have enlisted the support of Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, in demanding improvements. “Both main roads at either end of Haynes Ave received upgrades in the past few years,

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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Residents say Haynes Ave is in urgent need of repair

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Out&About

For anyone in the Entrance who is seeing funny lights near the waterfront, no it is not alien activities, it is Bright Nights @ The Entrance. See page 17

which was very important, but Haynes Ave was left to be simply the link between these roads without so much as a pothole repair,” residents said in a letter to Tesch. “In the last two years traffic monitoring has taken place and revealed an average 1,893 cars per day use our link for their journey. “That is a huge amount of traffic for a 50km/h street, given that 85 per cent of these travellers exceed the speed limit, according to Council statistics. “That’s 690,000 car movements per year for an avenue with an appalling road surface, no speed limit signs, no drainage, no traffic islands, no regular police patrols and no traffic calming devices.

“There is a children’s park on the corner of Haynes Ave and Ryans Rd. “Our main concern is for the welfare of small children using this park, especially when drivers continue to cut through the park corner without any consideration for their safety.” Residents say the situation has been exacerbated by the recent addition of a new set of swings closer to the corner. They say traffic volumes are sure to increase, due to the new United service station on the corner of Ryans Rd and Ocean Beach Rd and the imminent construction of a new shopping mall at the corner of Lone Pine Ave and Ocean Beach Rd. Continued page 6

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Sport

Woy Woy Peninsula’s Little Athletics Centre has received a $2,000 grant to upgrade its sports equipment from a Coles-led fundraiser.. See page 39

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State Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, has come under fire from Central Coast Administrator, Dick Persson, during a speech that also targeted former Mayor Jane Smith and sacked CEO Gary Murphy. Persson took aim during the March 9 Council meeting calling comments from all three “hypocrisy”. It started after Persson listened to criticism of a tabled financial audit from resident Kevin Brookes, who spoke at the Council meeting’s public forum. Brookes had questioned the depth of the forensic audit and concluded that the review underlined the need for an independent judicial inquiry into Council’s financial issues. “What sort of a ‘forensic audit’ identifies

mismanagement without holding anybody accountable for it?” he asked during his three-minute speech. Persson was having none of it. “Your suggestion that the consultants to the Council should hold the Council accountable - that’s just fanciful,” Persson said. “It’s up to you to hold them accountable; that’s how this works – they are an elected body. “So, if you don’t think they’ve done the right job, hold them accountable.” Persson went on to let off steam about the proposed 42 per cent rate rise. This is made up of a harmonisation of rates that amounts to about 27 per cent, plus a 13 per cent rate variation above the regular two per cent

rate peg (yet to be approved by IPART). “I am responsible for the 13 per cent (amount) of the rate increase,” Persson said. “There was always going to be the two per cent (increase) and had none of this happened there was going to be a 27 per cent rate increase in Gosford. “I have nothing to do with the 42 per cent, I just happen to be in the chair at the time of the harmonisation. “Wyong rates are going to go down considerably because of that.” Persson said to imply he was trying to mislead was offensive. “There were a number of other things that I am finding offensive,” he said, and moved on to criticise Crouch. “The Member for Terrigal, a member of the Government responsible for the mergers, on

his Facebook page last week said the Minister for Local Government and he did not agree with the rate rises. “Well, I have met with the Minister and that has not been conveyed to me.” Persson then read out another statement from Crouch’s Facebook page which said: “‘As a ratepayer myself, I am furious that our community might have to pay for the failures of a group of councillors and a group of senior staff”. Persson then commented : “Well, he’s entitled to that view but had nothing been done here by former Mayor Smith and former councillors at the table, Crouch’s government was going to deliver a 27 per cent rate increase to the residents of Gosford. “And I resent the fact that he’s hiding behind the 13 per cent

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Mayhem and gridlock on the M1 and surrounds

Administrator lets fly The rollout of COVID-19 vaccinations has finally hit the Peninsula after delays to the scheme resulted in disappointment from aged care providers.

rate increase that’s now being proposed as a special rate increase to imply ‘nothing here, don’t look at me, I’m against all this’. “I wonder what he would say to defend the 27 per cent rate increase, which by the way is directly as a result of the merger as is the decrease in Wyong that will occur. “As (Acting CEO Rik) Hart pointed out, there will be no more money coming to Council (from the harmonisation).” Persson went on to criticise the councillors for not being able to save money on the merger. He said the government did make some serious mistakes in the merger in his view and one of them was the 15-councillor model.

On the day marking two years after an accident that left Jack McBride with a brain injury, the 23-year-old will leave on an 800km journey, cycling from the Central Coast to Gallipoli Barracks in Brisbane.

There was mayhem on the M1 near Wyong on Thursday, March 11, due to damage to the road surface and reports of debris on the road near the Alison Rd overpass.

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Problems started in the early hours of the morning with several motorists having to contend with tyres that had blown out and buckled rims after driving over the damaged road surface and the large gap which opened up in the M1 road pavement. Just after 4am emergency services, Transport for NSW staff and an engineer were on site and two of the three southbound lanes were closed. Tow trucks were called in to remove the vehicles with tyre trouble which caused even more disruption to traffic. A Transport for NSW spokesperson said a fourmetre steel plate covering an

Sport

Central Coast brothers and open wheel race car duo, Ben and Paul Lister, performed at Round One of the 2021 NSW Formula Vee Championship at Wakefield Park . See page 40

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Photos: Ryan Miu, Cycling NSW

Haynes Ave residents demand road safety measures

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Sport

Parliamentary Secretary for Central Coast and Terrigal MP, Adam Crouch, has come under fire from Central Coast Administrator, Dick Persson...

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Health

See page 38 Competitors with the Central Coast Cycling Club: (from left – right) Liliya Tatarinoff, Nicole Duncan, Maya Dillon

50 people started International Women’s Day off with a meditation session at Ocean Beach

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.

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The Coast’s own Naughty Noodle Fun Haus combined camp with Coast at this year’s Mardi Gras Parade on March 6 at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

Three young members of the Central Coast Cycling Club have again accomplished high standings in the 2021 NSW U15-17 Junior State Championships held at Dunc Gray Velodrome on Saturday and Sunday, March 6-7.

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

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40 state medals between three clubs

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NSW Premier, Gladys Berejiklian, opening Leagues Club Park with Chertsey Primary School students, and Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch Principal Owen Dalkeith (left), school vice captain and school captain, Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Kirsten Booker from the Aboriginal Education Consultative Group

Ettalong Beach’s Naughty Noodle Fun Haus combined camp with Coast at this year’s Mardi Gras Parade on March 6 at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

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Fifty community members celebrated the beginning of International Women’s Day (IWD) on the shores of Ocean Beach on the morning of March 8.

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Terrigal resident, Claire Braund, has been named Terrigal electorate’s 2021 Woman of the Year in recognition of her outstanding work in the community.

The Grow Urban Shade Trees (GUST) organisation celebrated its 500th tree planting at Umina’s Sydney 2000 park on February 28.

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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Coast trio selected for Nationals

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

See page 5 Five lucky students represented Chertsey Primary School at the opening of the Leagues Club Park in Gosford on February 26.

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Southbound traffic banked up on the M1 near Sparks Rd

Regional Development Australia Central Coast (RDACC) is hoping that a roundtable held on March 11 will be the beginning of a new co-operative approach. See page 26

Sport

The Mariners have drawn in the A-League at Central Coast Stadium, 2 – 2, against Perth Glory. See page 38

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Administrator reacts to public criticism Parliamentary Secretary for Central Coast and Terrigal MP, Adam Crouch, has come under fire from Central Coast Administrator, Dick Persson, during a speech that also targeted former Mayor, Jane Smith, and sacked CEO, Gary Murphy. Persson took aim during the March 9 Council meeting calling comments from all three “hypocrisy”. It started after Persson listened to criticism of a tabled financial audit from resident, Kevin Brookes, who spoke at the Council meeting’s public forum. Brookes had questioned the depth of the forensic audit and concluded that the review underlined the need for an independent judicial inquiry into Council’s financial issues. “What sort of a ‘forensic audit’ identifies mismanagement without holding anybody accountable for it?” Brookes asked during his three-minute speech. Persson was having none of it. “Your suggestion that the consultants to the Council should hold the Council accountable, that’s just fanciful,” Persson said. “It’s up to you to hold them accountable, that’s how this works, they are an elected body. “So, if you don’t think they’ve

done the right job, hold them accountable.” Persson went on to let off steam about the proposed 42 percent rate rise. This is made up of a harmonisation of rates that amounts to about 27 percent, plus a 13 percent rate variation above the regular two percent rate peg yet to be approved by IPART. “I am responsible for the 13 percent amount of the rate increase,” Persson said. “There was always going to be the two percent increase and had none of this happened there was going to be a 27 percent rate increase in Gosford. “I have nothing to do with the 42 percent, I just happen to be in the chair at the time of the harmonisation. “Wyong rates are going to go down considerably because of that.” Persson said to imply that he was trying to mislead was offensive. “There are a number of other things that I am finding offensive,” he said, and moved on to criticise Crouch. “The Member for Terrigal, a member of the Government responsible for the mergers, on his Facebook page last week said the Minister for Local Government

Central Coast Council Administrator, Dick Persson

and he did not agree with the rate rises. “Well, I have met with the Minister and that has not been conveyed to me.” Persson then read out another statement from Crouch’s Facebook page which said: “‘As a ratepayer myself, I am furious that our community might have to pay for the failures of a group of councillors and a group of senior staff”. Persson then commented: “Well, he’s entitled to that view but had nothing been done here by former Mayor Smith and former councillors at the table, Crouch’s government was going to deliver a 27 percent rate increase to the residents of Gosford. “And I resent the fact that he’s hiding behind the 13 percent rate increase that’s now being proposed as a special rate

increase to imply ‘nothing here, don’t look at me, I’m against all this’. “I wonder what he would say to defend the 27 percent rate increase, which by the way is directly as a result of the merger, as is the decrease in Wyong that will occur. “As acting CEO Rik art pointed out, there will be no more money coming to Council from the harmonisation.” Persson went on to criticise the councillors for not being able to save money on the merger. He said the government did make some serious mistakes in the merger in his view and one of them was the 15 councillor model. “I think it’s a disaster and some people have had a go at me, saying I’m a stooge of the Government, which some of us find quite amusing,” he said. “I am happy to be on record: it was a really bad decision made for political reasons and public servants such as myself have got used to politicians making decisions for political reasons, and you can’t do much about that, that is the system, but I am happy to call that out.” Persson said the Government had turned the councils into parliaments. “So, they have created a model

which is fundamentally flawed,” he said. He said that was why he was pressing on with his referendum to be held at the September local government elections to ask residents to consider reducing the number of councillors and he was hoping that the community would go for a nine-councillor model. “Unfortunately, it won’t take effect until the following election and I’m sad about that, but that is all I can do,” he said. He then went on to talk about a recent article in Coast Community News quoting CEO Gary Murphy. “Mr Murphy had said he had blown the whistle as soon as he knew of restricted funds being used and that was just not true and I am going to release today a series of emails and personal notes he filed into the system which confirm the extent of the knowledge of the trouble that they were into a long time before the whistle was blown,” Persson said. “They show that he not only had an awareness but also it indicates that the cash reserves were running down, and that the financial train wreck was full steam ahead. “His continual denial prompts me to release the documents and so I am going to do that in the interest of transparency.”

Persson did not say Murphy had asked for copies of these documents and had eventually resorted to a freedom of information request to get them (see separate story). He then turned his criticisms to former Mayor, Jane Smith’s, video interview with Coast Community News. He said he almost fell off his chair when Smith said that one of the problems of the merger was that they could not reduce staff, implying they couldn’t capture savings, He agreed it was not a good decision, a political decision, but he said Smith was there when the Council put on 250 staff. Persson concluded by saying that he was happy to call out the hypocrisy of the three people and he would continue to do so. However, Crouch published a follow up letter on Facebook saying that Persson had his facts wrong. He said IPART decided rate rises, not the State Government and that the Minister for Local Government had said on January 28 that she was against the rate riseandthattheStateGovernment was introducing new laws that would allow rate harmonisation to occur over four years. Merilyn Vale

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While we are dealing with other crises - climate change has not gone away The ABC recently reported that 17 Mayors and Councillors from NSW and QLD are calling for urgent Federal Government action to do more to protect communities from natural disasters caused by climate change. Central Coast Council currently has no voice and no representation in this conversation. In fact, it appears to be going backwards. During the last 12 months, our region has been hit by the impacts of bushfires, flooding and coastal erosion. These extreme weather events have caused distress within our community including displacement and property damage in some cases. Resources have been stretched for emergency services. The Central Coast is particularly vulnerable. In 2009, the Federal Government produced a report on “Climate Change Risks to Australia’s Coast - A First Pass National Assessment”. Key findings for NSW included: • Between 40,800 and 62,400 residential buildings may be at risk of inundation from a sea-level rise of 1.1 metres and storm tide associated with a 1-in-100 year storm. • The replacement value (in 2009) of the residential buildings at risk is between $12.4 billion and $18.7 billion. • Local government areas (LGA) of Lake Macquarie, Wyong, Gosford, Wollongong, Shoalhaven and Rockdale represent over 50 per cent of the residential buildings at risk in NSW. In October 2019, a further report was produced by XDI Pty Ltd (not a government report) - “Climate Change

Risk to Australia’s Built Environment - A Second Pass National Assessment”. The report considered more hazards - riverine flooding, coastal inundation, forest fire and subsidence. It assessed climate risk to over 15 million addresses in 544 local government areas (LGAs) between 2020 and 2100. The findings ranked the top 10 LGAs at risk from a list of 266 across Australia with over 10,000 addresses. The Central Coast ranked number 5 for all hazards, both now and in 2100.

Our community cares about Climate Change The community made it clear through consultation processes that they want Council to address climate change and its impacts. This includes through strategic and responsible planning. A recent decision by the Administrator (8 Feb) to opt in to an Optional Planning Clause for Natural Disasters raises concerns. The intent of the clause from NSW Planning is to “ensure that … consent can be granted for the repair or replacement of a dwelling that was damaged or destroyed by a natural disaster despite any provisions in the relevant LEP that would otherwise prevent the consent authority from doing so”. In theory this seems fair - people should be able to rebuild as quickly as possible to return to normal life without too much bureaucracy. Some residents on the South Coast are experiencing what appear to be unacceptable delays. In practice, the clause may provide a way of bypassing planning rules that exist to respond to future climate risk. It may also provide loopholes to avoid other planning controls. The clause will be introduced through a SEPP

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that overrides Council’s planning rules. Council was able to choose not to “opt in” and instead include a local version of the clause through negotiation with the Department of Planning. The Administrator did not take up this option and the impacts could be farreaching. The Administrator considered and approved this item in less than one (1) minute. Further, it appears that the current staff restructure will weaken Council’s ability to engage with communities and respond to climate change. Cost cutting now in this area will ultimately lead to greater expense for our community in the future.

The risks are very real for the Central Coast. As stated in the XDI Report: “Significant shifts in extreme weather events are already underway and have caused unprecedented natural disasters. The severity and frequency of these events will only increase in the future.... given the scale of changes underway policy makers are not moving nearly fast enough to prevent significant disruption to our economy and society.” The responsibility to act on climate change and its impacts lies with all levels of government - Federal, State and our Council.

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No Council corruption found based on forensic audit of only one sample fund The outcome of the forensic audit into Central Coast Council’s financial troubles was presented in a report to Central Coast Council at its March 9 meeting, and Administrator, Dick Persson, believes that this review drew a line under further investigation by Council. He said that during the development of his 30-Day Interim Report, the causes of the financial crisis became known, and that the findings by

consultant Clayton Utz were generally consistent with his observations. “Their analysis agrees that 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,” Persson said. “I see no value for the community in pursuing investigation after investigation

at the expense of Council resources actually getting on with implementing improvements in Council financial management.” Council says it will continue to focus on implementing improvements in financial management and reporting following the conclusion of the legal and financial forensic analysis conducted by Clayton Utz. The legal and financial analysis review has not identified any evidence that the

Council’s current liquidity or use of restricted funds in breach of the Local Government Act was the result of corrupt conduct. Council engaged Clayton Utz on October 26, 2020, and then Clayton Utz engaged KPMG to 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 was selected as a sample

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From Council As most readers know I have extensive experience as an Administrator of four Councils. To those asserting I have political bias, for the record let me point out that for Warringah and Port Macquarie Councils I was appointed by Labor Governments, and for the merger of the Northern Beaches Council and for the Central Coast I was appointed by Liberal Governments. While parts of the job don’t change, the big difference this time is Social Media. This is the first time I have had a Facebook Page, and while I enjoy the ease of communication with large numbers, I am surprised by how many people are prepared to express themselves in such aggressive and abusive ways. To call someone “SCUM” because you don’t like what they are saying is really OFF. And it’s not just the rudeness. It’s the preparedness to express such strong views while having made such little effort to seek out the truth or facts. When reading such comments I often click on to the authors’ site only to see a lovely family scene with 2 or 3 lovely children sitting on their parents lap. I wonder what sort of example they think they are setting. We are dealing with a very difficult issue, and I understand many are angry. I am angry too. But constructive and informed comments with a bit of civility would be so much more welcome and influential.

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In a major disaster emergency services may not be able to get to you, so it’s important to think about how you and your family are going to survive BEFORE a disaster happens. Preparation is the best way to do this and we now have a new ‘Get Ready Emergency Guide’ to help you prepare your family and home for storm, flood, fire or just generally to make your home safer.

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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. For this reason, according to Clayton Utz, no further forensic audit reports are recommended at this time. Source: Media release, Mar 9 Central Coast Council

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fund. Director Corporate Affairs, Natalia Cowley, said that the scope of this forensic review was on reviewing a sample of actual financial transactions. “Clayton Utz’s findings from the sampling of Waste transactions reviewed did not identify any transactions allocated to the Domestic Waste Fund that were not consistent with guidance provided by the Office of Local Government,” Cowley said. Clayton Utz further stated that

Do you have people in your home at greater risk or with less ability who will need assistance in an emergency? Do you have medications or specific medical conditions that will need to be considered?

Where might you or your family be if there is an emergency (home, school, work)? What preparations do you need to make for pets and animals?

How easy is your property to escape from in an emergency, and what would you do if your Plan A, B or C was not possible?

The Guide also has a check list to help you understand your individual risks and identify what items should be included in an Emergency Evacuation Kit.

It also has information on where to go to stay up-todate on an emergency as it unfolds. ‘Get Ready’ and download the new Guide, search ‘emergencies’ 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.

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Emergency situations can arise rapidly and quickly develop into life threatening situations.

For some people, it is easy to feel overwhelmed and anxious when thinking about disaster preparation. This can be even more so for the many seniors in our community.

As part of this year’s Seniors Festival, we are holding a special series of ‘Are You Ready?’ workshops specifically for community members over the age of 55. Workshops will be held from 20 April to 28 May at locations including Ettalong, Gosford, San Remo, Green Point, Patonga, Narara, Glenning Valley, Spencer and Kulnura, and have been developed to help participants build strategies to stay safe in extreme weather events like fire, flood, storm or heatwave.

If you or someone you know could benefit from attending, search ‘are you ready’ at centralcoast. nsw.gov.au/events and book your place. Alternatively, you can contact Anni Griffiths on 0419 400 283.

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Murphy says Administrator has misread released emails Documents that sacked CEO Gary Murphy requested months ago in a bid to prove his innocence have been released by Central Coast Council Administrator, Dick Persson. Persson announced at the Council meeting on March 9 that he was releasing the documents in the interest of transparency. Murphy said that Persson had refused his request in December to give him copies of the documents. In January, Murphy submitted a Government Information Public Access (GIPA) request and was told that he would hear back by March 12. The documents were published on Council’s website this week, three days before the GIPA deadline. Murphy still has not received a personal copy. Persson said in his 30-Day Interim Report released on December 3, that “interrogation of Council’s emails and notes show clearly that both the CFO and CEO were aware that restricted reserves were being used for purposes prohibited by the Act and for purposes not approved by the Council”. Murphy disagreed, but he had

no access to any of his notes, files or emails from November 2, the day that Persson told him that it was not appropriate for him to remain at work. On that day, he was cut off from the Council computer system. His phone was also taken so that he had no access to phone numbers. He was suspended on pay and then he was sacked on November 27. Murphy has had to rely on his memory while trying to defend himself from allegations made in the 30-day interim report that he was aware of the unlawful use of funds. In announcing the release of the documents, Persson said that they showed that it was not true that Murphy blew the whistle as soon as possible. But Murphy maintains that he did report the issue as soon as the details were known and he believes that the different issues going on at the time are being confused. Murphy said the five documents now released show nothing sinister, nothing unusual and nothing special. “They do not show ‘irrefutable evidence’ of any wrongdoing,” he said. A meeting file note from

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November 2019 was from a regular fortnightly meeting with the CFO and it referred to the financial strategy that Murphy had directed the CFO to work on. Murphy said a 2020 Auditor General report into Council’s developer contributions made the point that these restricted funds should be used. He said it was one of the strategies suggested in the Grant Thornton study into Council’s finances in April 2020 to make sure that council was working on capital works that had developer contributions rather than other capital works that money from general funds would pay for. Murphy said the next three documents, which were emails

between him and the CFO, don’t provide any evidence that either of them had prior knowledge of the unlawful use of restricted funds. He said Grant Thornton had been engaged from April through to August. They raised the possibility of restricted funds being used, but it wasn’t until DMB was engaged that the details and extent were found. Murphy said reporting to the Office of Local Government and others was done as soon as the Council became aware of the details. One of the emails mentions the “current financial position” and what areas needed to be

improved. Murphy said these probably related to second quarter figures that showed a growing deficit. Other emails relate to scenario planning because of COVID-19. Persson said in his report that a $50M loan taken out in May 2020 showed that Council was aware it had run out of unrestricted cash. Murphy said no, the $50M was about: borrowing money to retire relatively expensive borrowings obtained by the former Wyong Shire and Gosford City Councils; as well as increasing capital expenditure to provide greater community infrastructure; and, covering for the potential risk of reduced cash receipts from ratepayers impacted by an impending recession prompted by the COVID19 pandemic. The fifth document, which highlighted a question from a councillor about funds, was being misinterpreted, Murphy said. It was a question about whether funds to be spent on small business support during the pandemic would be restricted or, in other words, limited. It wasn’t about restricted funds. “The question was asking if the Council was going to have an open cheque book or unlimited

funds for this program,” Murphy said. The Local Government Minister suspended Council in late October 2020 after Murphy announced in early October that Council had immediate and serious liquidity problems. Persson was installed as Administrator. Murphy said he was also disappointed with the summary of the forensic audit report which was tabled at the March 9 meeting. “I instigated the forensic audit but I did not get the chance to sign off on the scope,” he said. The audit was designed to find out who knew what and when, he said, The Council had also intended to have made it public. “There are still a lot of unanswered questions to my mind,” Murphy said. Acting CEO, Rik Hart, said at the meeting that it was “important to note that this report, its criteria and scope, was organised by the previous Council”. The documents are available on the council website: https:// www.centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/ council/news/councilsfinancial-situation

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600-tonne crane used to install twenty seven girders The duplication of the Pacific Highway at Lisarow is powering ahead with concrete girders for a new rail bridge lifted into place over the weekend of March 13 and 14 to help improve traffic flow, travel times and safety.

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Next phase of Council staff restructure underway The next stage in the proposed organisation and staff restructure at Central Coast Council has been released to staff and it has cast uncertainty among the workforce that there could be forced redundancies and jobs being axed in the service areas. The United Services Union (USU) and Council have been in constant negotiation since Council’s financial troubles emerged in October 2020, and as part of the financial recovery process, Council has to find savings of $31M in resourcing costs. USU representative, Luke Hutchinson, said that they are about midway through consultation about the proposed organisational and staffing restructure, and any restructure measures probably wouldn’t be implemented until mid May. “There’s no doubt that people have been informed that their positions will not be in the proposed restructure, or that their position has been merged with another position, and that’s probably at the

professional staff and management level,” he said. “There is a proposed hit to the trades areas and a lot of those job cuts have been facilitated by voluntary redundancy. “I haven’t got any forced redundancies on the table in any operational trades area at this stage. “The cuts are right across the board with every single service area and unit affected, and there’s no doubt that people are worried and concerned about their job security, but there’s no one at this stage that has been forcibly made redundant or sacked.” Hutchinson said negotiation with Council was a balancing act to get the right structure and the right staff numbers in the right areas. “We’ve got due process to follow under the Award and Council has to consult adequately either with the Union or our members over this consultation period,” he said. “The Union’s key goal is to ensure that there are no forced redundancies out of this process and we will continue to keep the pressure on Council in relation to that.”

The Entrance MP David Mehan (from left), Gosford MP Liesl Tesch, Swansea MP Yasmin Catley and Wyong MP David Harris

Hutchinson said that if there was to be any forced redundancies, the Union would take it to the Industrial Relations Commission. A Council spokesperson said outcomes of the reduction in staff would not be known until staff consultation was concluded and the new organisation structure is implemented. Central Coast State Labor

MPs have weighed in to the issue and are now calling on the NSW Government to guarantee that there will be no forced redundancies at Council in the wake of the financial crisis. They say Council has rejected some voluntary redundancy applicants on the basis that they work in areas of the organisation where roles are not being cut, creating the

possibility that others will be forced to go in order to make up the numbers. A mix and match program proposed by the United Services Union (USU) would ensure no involuntary terminations, while maintaining core services, if it is adopted by the NSW Government appointed Administrator, Dick Persson, the MPs said in a statement. Central Coast Labor MPs David Harris (Wyong), David Mehan (The Entrance), Yasmin Catley (Swansea) and Liesl Tesch (Gosford) are urging the Administrator to support the program, which proposes that staff seeking voluntary redundancies in core service areas could be replaced by staff from other service areas who are not seeking a redundancy. A Council spokesperson said the opportunities for mix and match (positions) were being fully maximised to the extent that they could be, to facilitate the best possible outcomes for staff. Wyong MP, David Harris, said he was hearing from some workers in the operational and trades sectors in Council that

they had been given notice and that their work would be outsourced. “The financial situation is not the staff’s fault, they’ve been doing their jobs, they’ve done nothing wrong, there’s been no performance issues, but Council might be outsourcing their jobs and those workers are getting axed,” he said. “At the moment, for instance, all the vehicles are kept and maintained in-house, but what I’m hearing is that’s going to cease and that work outsourced. “Council needs to be honest, if their actual agenda is to outsource work, then say that,” Harris said. “That’s not 100 percent in the spirit of what was originally planned.” Union representative, Luke Hutchinson, said he hadn’t heard anything about outsourcing. “I don’t believe Council has the money to outsource a lot of the projects anyway, and a lot of projects will just drop off, or the service provision will lower,” he said. Sue Murray

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Zoning of Council owned environmental land resolved Council has completed the initial phase of its review of Environmental Lands with the recommended rezoning of Council owned land that had been deferred from inclusion in the Central Coast Local Environment Plan. It was resolved at Council’s March 9 meeting that all

Council owned Coastal Open Space System (COSS) land be zoned to E2 Environmental Conservation, and that other Council owned land be rezoned to a Standard Local Environmental Plan (LEP) zoning under the Central Coast LEP. These lands now become part of the region wide Central Coast LEP adopted on

December 14, 2020, and help provide a consistent approach to the zoning and management of environmentally sensitive land across the entire local government area. Administrator, Dick Persson, said the Central Coast LEP was an excellent example of Council and the community working together to ensure that a well considered and collaborative

approach was taken to lay the foundations of a region wide planning roadmap. “In December 2020, Council reached an important milestone with the adoption of the consolidated region wide Local Environmental Plan and Development Control Plan,” he said. “The decision to defer the

rezoning of some lands, known as Deferred Matters lands, demonstrates that Council is listening, is keen to work with the community and that we are not imposing a one size fits all approach to development. “With the rezoning of Council owned Deferred Matters lands, we are now one step closer to alleviating planning complexities and

inconsistencies across the region.” Council will continue to evaluate the remaining 3,446 parcels of land with the aim to have this land rezoned by early 2022. Source: Media release, Mar 9 Central Coast Council

Two Flood Risk Management Studies and Plans adopted Central Coast Council has adopted two Flood Risk Management Studies and Plans, one for the Killarney Vale/Long Jetty area and one for the Wallarah Creek catchment areas. The catchments include the suburbs of Bateau Bay, Shelly Beach, Long Jetty, Killarney

Vale, sections of The Entrance, Blue Haven, Wallarah, Bushells Ridge, parts of Doyalson, San Remo, Charmhaven and Woongarrah. Administrator, Dick Persson, said the adoption of the plans do not have any immediate financial impact on Council. “The purpose of these types

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“Many of the options identified here do not involve capital works, with 11 out of the 15 shortlisted recommendations for Killarney Vale/Long Jetty along with the five high priority options for Wallarah Creek only requiring staff resources to implement,” Persson said.

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Cutting the number of councillors won’t stop political game playing Central Coast Greens say that they are in favour of abolishing the ward system in Central Coast Council, but their Budgewoi Ward candidate in September’s Council election, Sue Wynn, says that cutting the number of councillors won’t stop political game playing. This follows the decision by Central Coast Council Administrator, Dick Persson, to push ahead with a referendum at September’s Council election to cut the number of councillors from 15 to nine and whether to retain the ward system or not. Council held a recent survey, with information and feedback collected from the community to be used to shape the proposed question for the referendum. The Greens say that the Administrator’s refusal to extend the options for the referendum questions confirmed his limited range vision for a reconfigured Council. “The referendum survey did not represent consultation in good faith and we believe that the limited range and design of the survey options pre-determines the possible outcomes by pushing residents to the desired result of reducing the number of

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community representatives,” Wynn said. “The exclusion of an option for 15 councillors with no wards was a glaring omission, given the 2016 Boundary Commission’s considered recommendations. “Absurdly, cutting councillor numbers won’t solve the political game playing of the last suspended Council. “It will give each part time councillor far too much work and make it more likely that they will miss issues that the staff are not reporting.

“A reduction in councillors means that the future Council will be characterised by the voting blocs of the major Parties with the same old adversarial politics returning to the Council chamber. “The Administrator’s preferred model of nine councillors in three wards makes it harder for genuine community and minor Party candidates to be elected. “It is fair to say that the Administrator has now chosen to extend his remit from fixing the financial and administrative problems of this Council to

meddling in our local democracy. “He has crossed over into the realm of politics,” Wynn said. “We know that the Local Government Act equips an Administrator with extensive powers. “The community would be better served by the Administrator exercising restraint by focussing on solving the immediate and substantial problems that the Council faces. “It comes across as a misuse of hispowerswhentheAdministrator seeks to enshrine his views on

the structure of our future Council without any evidence to support his favoured position. “The community has not asked for a pre-engineered referendum or a gerrymander. “The Administrator’s claims that only one referendum option is possible and that adding other options are too costly, are both incorrect. “It is possible to run multiple referendum questions at the same time at a minimal cost. “Getting the referendum design wrong now means that a future

Council might have to put the same issue up for decision again,” Wynn said. The Central Coast Greens favour abolishing the ward system to allow residents to elect representatives for the entire area and encourage councillors to co-operate across the wide range of issues in our region. “We see this as the best way to circumvent the tendency, as noted by the Administrator, for representatives to divide into two hostile groups along Party lines. “The Greens have always been strong advocates for genuine local democracy, where residents have a real say in the affairs and outcomes that affect them in their neighbourhoods and we continue to agree with the original 2016 Boundary Commission Inquiry Report, which noted that the previous Gosford and Wyong Council had a greater ratio of councillors to residents.” The report predicted that the merged Central Coast Council with 15 councillors would bring this ratio to 1:22,067. It also recommended electing councillors from an undivided (no wards) area. Source: Media release, Mar 12 The Central Coast Greens

Active Lifestyles Strategy being developed Over the next few months, Central Coast Council will be working on devising an Active Lifestyles Strategy which will help guide investment decisions for a range of public open spaces, sport and recreational assets in the

region. Development of the strategy will include an assessment of Council’s existing facilities, spaces and infrastructure for active lifestyles as well as industry trends. Council Director, Corporate

Affairs, Natalia Cowley, said community input was vital to the development of the strategy. “We want to hear from the community on how our open spaces are currently being used, what’s valued and what improvements might be

required in the future to encourage healthy and active lifestyles,” she said. A community survey is open until April 5. Following this community consultation period, Council will develop a draft Active

Lifestyles Strategy which will then be put out for public exhibition when people will have another chance to comment. Council has engaged Otium Planning Group to work with them to prepare the 10-year plan which will guide priorities

for sustainable investment in facilities, provide a framework for the planning, development and management of open space, sport and recreation spaces and set priorities for future infrastructure. Sue Murray

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Draft Code of Meeting Practice increases restrictions and reduces transparency Central Coast Council has reduced the amount of time that its agenda paper is available to the public for scrutiny before a Council meeting. It would mean that residents would have only three days’ notice of important decisions to be made at a Council meeting. At present, Council makes public the agenda papers on a Friday afternoon, six business days before the meeting which traditionally had been on a Monday. Meetings have recently been changed to a Tuesday. The public will now not see the agenda until 6.30pm on the Thursday before the Tuesday meeting. The option to reduce the timing to three days was part of a Draft Code of Meeting

Practice which Administrator Dick Persson adopted at the March 9 meeting. The code will go out on public exhibition for comment but the change to the agenda timing is to be implemented immediately. “It is recommended that the above change be implemented as soon as administratively practicable as an interim arrangement,” staff said in the report tabled at the meeting. “This will allow feedback from this process to be considered as part of the consideration of submissions.” However, not only will the reduced time give residents less time to respond, it means that all three Central Coast Newspapers will not be able to report on anything in an upcoming agenda, as it will not be available for scrutiny until after the deadline for the last of

the three papers, whereas before, information could have been included in all three papers published between the release of the agenda and the actual meeting that it related to. The change in the code also means that Council will also keep its practice of registration of attendees even after any Public Health Order has been lifted. “A method introduced during the restrictions under the Public Health Order has been the registration of attendees at the meetings,” the report to Council explained. “This was also a recommendation of the security audit undertaken in response to security concerns. “It is proposed that this system would continue after the lifting of any Public Health

Order. “This system allows for the management of attendee numbers while still ensuring that the public is able to attend Council Meetings.” Other changes to the meeting code include limiting councillors to only one Notice of Motion per meeting, to be submitted seven days in advance, and for Motions to include budgets and source of funding for anything that needs implementation. If the Motion does not include that information, the Motion will be deferred until the CEO can prepare a report on applicable costs. Questions on Notice will be limited to one question only per meeting and not one question with multiple parts to it. The new code includes a line that “Councillors are to make

efforts to attend pre-meeting briefings”. Persson said that he would encourage people to look at the attendance records of the suspended councillors. The Chronicle has published the attendance record in the past. For one 12-month period, published in July 2020, one suspended Budgewoi Ward councillor had the worst attendance at 17 briefings out of a possible 78. He had attended no CEO updates. The two councillors who resigned before the councillors were suspended were next worst on 19 briefings attended by one and 37 by the other. Suspended councillor Jane Smith attended the most (60), while suspended councillor,

Jeff Sundstrom, was next best on 58 briefings attended. The new code mentions that meetings will be webcast but can be edited or modified prior to broadcasting and should stay on the council website for 12 months minimum. The code also said the Chair had precedence and councillors must be silent if the Chair spoke. It outlines the code of conduct expected at meetings, including calling people by their honorifics. All NSW councils are required to adopt a Code of Meeting Practice that incorporates the mandatory provisions of the new Model Meeting Code prescribed by State Regulation. Merilyn Vale

Upgrade planned for Gorokan off-leash dog area A new fenced off-leash area is being planned at Helen Reserve at Gorokan where dogs can be exercised in a controlled and secure environment. Helen Reserve is already an off-leash reserve but Central Coast Council is planning to establish two separate enclosures, one designated for small dogs and the other for all dogs. The reserve will be broken into different areas to allow dogs of different sizes and abilities to play safely in the park. Concept plans are now open for community feedback and can be viewed online at yourvoiceourcoast.com. The upgrades will include 1.2m high chainwire mesh fencing, airlock style entry, shade shelters, concrete

pathway, maintenance gates, shade planting, sandstone block seating around trees, rubbish bins and a water station. Work is scheduled to start in April and take about three months to complete. Council will be using Local Infrastructure Contributions, also referred to as Development Contributions, to fund these upgrades. These Contributions are charged by Council when new development occurs and the money is used for local infrastructure which typically includes local roads, stormwater and drainage, shared pathways, parks, play spaces or other recreational areas, environmental land and community facilities. Sue Murray

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Telehealth enables life changing assistance for families in remote locations A team of physiotherapists, based in Tuggerah, will help the early diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy in babies by conducting a Baby Movers program via telehealth to families across regional NSW. The program run by Cerebral Palsy Alliance is designed to support the developmental needs of children aged up to two years who have, or are at risk of, Cerebral Palsy, or whose movement skills are delayed. Conducted online via the video conferencing platform, the group provides a socially interactive environment involving songs and play to motivate young children to learn to move. Cerebral Palsy Alliance physiotherapists, Therese Everton and Jess Toby, work with parents to help their child gain body and postural awareness and optimal ways to assist transitional movement patterns. Everton said telehealth services played a critical role in extending the reach of the program far beyond the local region. “The telehealth program was established last year to allow us to continue running programs throughout the COVID lockdown period,” Everton said. “It is now allowing us to connect with and support families in regions such as the South Coast, Mid North Coast, New England and Central West. “This is in addition to the face to face services that we continue to provide to families here on the Central Coast. “This has proved to be life changing for many families based in rural and remote locations. “Previously, they would have needed to travel many hours to

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Our Flag This is a reply to Richard Ryan, commenting on our Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, wearing the flag as a mask. (Chronicle Forum Mar3) Our Flag Our flag bears the stars that blaze at night In our southern skies of blue And that little old flag in the corner That’s part of our heritage, too. It’s for the English, Welsh, Scots and Irish Who were sent to the ends of the earth The rogues and the schemers, and the doers and dreamers Who gave modern Australia birth And you who are seeking to change it, You don’t seem to understand, It’s the flag of our law and our language, Not the flag of a faraway land. There are plenty of people who’ll tell you That when Europe was plunged into night That little old flag in the corner Was the symbol of freedom and light. It doesn’t mean we owe allegiance To a forgotten Imperial dream, We’ve the stars to show where we’re going And the old flag to show where we’ve been. (Author Unknown) Email, Mar 8 Jean Stuart-Watt, Lake Munmorah

OOPS! In the Chronicle of March 10, a letter appeared in our Forum section under the heading Great Britain is Great, written by Paul Zahra of Lake Munmorah. We apologise to Mr Zahra for

a misprint that changed the context of his letter. As Mr Zahra submitted, the letter should have read: “Great Britain gave up slavery in 1833, long before our American friends did” – not 1933 as printed.

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Sale of Gosford office is short sighted The idea that Gosford Administration Centre should be sold is just another short sighted grab for a solution that fails rational decision making and is completely unacceptable, for the following reasons: in financial terms given the historically low interest rates of the loan that it would pay off and the likely greater cost of renting replacement office accommodation for staff; and, the bar and cost it would place on the option for de-amalgamation. Unfortunately, this may in fact be the underlining rational for the sale. Email, Mar 8 David Kitson, Community Representative on Central Coast Local Planning Panel

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Times have changed and so should we

While sympathising with Paul Zahra’s obviously heartfelt, if slightly incoherent, attempt to defend the Union flag as part of our national flag, (Chronicle Forum Mar 10 “Great Britain is still great”), I think we should bear in mind that its presence is deeply offensive to First Australians whose land was stolen from them under the aegis of this particular flag. Also, that such a large proportion of the Australian population is not of British descent, so it no longer serves as a symbol of national origins for increasing numbers of Australian citizens. The present flag, usually referred to as UK by night, is obsolete and, as an independent

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See Page 2 for address and contribution conditions. Opinions expressed are those of the writer and not necessarily of the newspaper country, Australia should have its own distinctive flag, along with its own Australian Head of State. The fact that our parliamentary system derives loosely from the Witenagemot doesn’t really signify very much in terms of preserving the Union flag. I pass over some of the rather dubious comments about the UK’s legacy to its ex-colonies: my experience in many of them is that it was considerably less

benign than Mr Zahra would have us believe. However, I do concede that the ex-colonies that have prospered have been, by and large, those where British settlers were the working members of colonial society, so that the transfer of their traditional values was, at least at the beginning, an important factor in the direction of the country’s development. Australia is certainly one of the countries that benefitted from this start, but times have changed, and so should we. Incidentally, I should mention in passing that the Union flag is made up of the four crosses of St George, St Andrew, St David and St Patrick, and not the three crosses mentioned by Mr Zahra. Email, Mar 15 Bruce Hyland, Woy Woy

Proposed library closure is disappointing FORUM

I am very disappointed that Central Coast Council is considering closing The Entrance library.

The library is an important community asset that is well used by many, especially our

older and less well-off residents. It seems to continue the pattern of our old Wyong Shire

residents being disadvantaged by the merger with Gosford that was forced on us by the State Liberal Government. Email, Mar 12 Geoff Eagar, Toowoon Bay

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Citation for outstanding contribution to public safety

Child approach incident at Lake Munmorah Tuggerah Lakes Police are calling for community assistance in relation to a recent child approach incident at Lake Munmorah. The incident occurred outside the Lake Munmorah Primary School in Carters Rd, near the intersection of the Pacific Highway. Between 7.40am and 8.15am on Tuesday, March 9, a child was approached by an unknown person. Detectives are calling for any witnesses or anyone who

Tim Lumby (from left) with Unit Commander Tony Younglove and Deputy Unit Commander Bob Sutton

Tim Lumby has received a citation from Marine Rescue Tuggerah Lakes for his role in the rescue of a mother and son from a capsized boat. Lumby was presented with a Unit Commander’s Commendation for outstanding contribution to public safety. “After a year of not being able to hold a mess meeting, other than over Zoom, we had the extreme pleasure on Monday evening, March 8, of presenting Tim with the Unit Citation,” said

Tuggerah Lakes Unit Commander, Tony Younglove. On Sunday, October 4, 2020, while boating on Tuggerah Lakes near the entrance to Wyong River, Lumby went to the aid of an elderly woman and her son who were suffering slight shock and hypothermia from being in cold water after falling from a capsized boat. “His quick thinking and bravery in dangerous weather conditions has no doubt assisted in their safe return to land,” Commander Younglove said.

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“Tim’s assistance to Tuggerah Lakes 20, his exemplary conduct, compassion and dedication to the care of other members of the public reflects great credit on himself and his family. “This is something you can cherish for the rest of your life. “The community should be very proud and share in the recognition of Tim’s selfless actions in stabilising the scene, awaiting rescue,” Commander Younglove said. Sue Murray

Source: Website, Mar 15 Tuggerah Lakes Police Report number E78999718

A lost ring needs to be reunited with its owner Assistance from the public is being sought by Tuggerah Lakes Police to reunite a lost ring with its owner. The ring was found at Westfield Tuggerah in late January. It is engraved with the words “To Carol with all my love Wayne” and includes a date. Police say it is likely that the owner of the ring is elderly.

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“If Tim had not done so it would have been a very serious incident.” A crew from Marine Rescue Tuggerah Lakes arrived on their rescue vessel TL20 and completed the rescue, arranging for ambulances to attend to the woman who was very ill from exposure after being in the water for some time. “All on the scene were wearing lifejackets and this prevented what could have been a more serious outcome,” Commander Younglove said.

might have dashcam footage at the time of the alleged incident to come forward. The person detectives wish to identify and speak with is described as being male, 30 to 40 years old, 183cm tall, tanned or dark complexion, and wearing dark clothing and a Covid-style black face mask.

The campaign will deliver the simple and important messages, if you see or suspect something, say something, to emphasise that everyone plays a role in ending domestic abuse. Central Coast Council Director Community and Recreation Services, Julie Vaughan, said the campaign was particularly important for our region as it

had higher rates of domestic violence compared to city centres. “We want the Central Coast to be a safe place for us all to live and this requires speaking up against domestic abuse and violence against women,” she said. The Central Coast had the second-highest number of Apprehended Violence Orders in NSW last year, according to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research issued for the 12 months prior to June 2020. “This is a shocking and unacceptable statistic,” Vaughan said. “We can all play a role in

stopping violence by taking action if we see or suspect any form of abuse. “In some cases there are simple steps we can take to help diffuse an abusive situation and we must always report what we see or hear to the Police,” Vaughan said. Rugby league legend and Central Coast local, Peter Sterling, is supporting the campaign by appearing in a powerful video that explains what to do if domestic abuse is observed or suspected. Community members will also see the campaign slogan “Domestic abuse – it is your business” featured at bottle shops across the Coast, on brown bags for bottles and posters in shop fronts.

Council Administrator, Dick Persson, said Council was proud to be collaborating with local Police, the Tuggerah Lakes and Brisbane Waters Liquor Accords and the Central Coast Domestic Violence Committee to deliver this important message. “Domestic abuse is never acceptable and we must speak up if we see or suspect something,” Persson said. “I encourage all community members to watch the important video created for this campaign and to remember the steps that we can take to help reduce domestic violence on the Coast.”

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OUT & ABOUT

Bright Nights @ The Entrance during March

For anyone in the Entrance who is seeing funny lights near the waterfront, no it is not alien activities, it is Bright Nights @ The Entrance. It is a free creative lighting display where light patterns are projected onto the

pavement and infrastructure nightly throughout March. “The event will draw community members and visitors to The Entrance town centre throughout the month of March. “This is the perfect excuse to get your family and friends

together for an unforgettable night at The Entrance,” said Central Coast Council Director of Community and Recreation Services, Julie Vaughn. There will also be a light show by the water that will introduce elements of surprise and discovery.

The light show runs nightly at 7pm and 8pm with a 9pm show on Fridays and Saturdays. While the event is free, anyone wishing to see the water show from Thursday through till Sunday is encouraged to book a ticket through council’s website.

CEN Chair, Hale Adasal, said the Central Coast has been home to a courageous and resilient environmental community for almost 75 years. “The Central Coast’s magnificent environment is one of the main reasons why over 350,000 people choose to live here,” Adasal said. “The Coast is literally home to hundreds of thousands of

people who love our beaches, lagoons and wetlands, our bushland and national parks, so it is no surprise that we are approaching the 75th anniversary of an organised local environmental movement in 2022. “We know our community cares about global challenges like climate change, threats to biodiversity, and harnessing alternative energy, but those big issues can be daunting if you try to face them in isolation. “That is why each year we invite CEN members, supporters and the broader community to come together for a day of collaboration, connection and community building.”

providing the funding for this unique community event, which will allow residents and visitors alike to enjoy a free public art display right here on the Coast,” said Council Administrator, Dick Persson AM. Harry Mulholland

An invitation to a day of collaboration, connection and community building The Community Environment Network (CEN) will hold its Annual Forum at the Ourimbah Campus of Newcastle University on Sunday. March 21, with the theme, The Future is Local.

The event is part of the NSW Government’s Festival of Place Summer Fund, an initiative to celebrate the breadth, beauty and possibilities of NSW’s public spaces and bring communities together. “We acknowledge and thank the NSW Government for

“The 2021 CEN Forum program is full of opportunities to reconnect after over 12 months of isolation and uncertainty”, Adasal said. Highlights will include panel discussions about what the future holds for today’s youth, renewable energy, the benefits of ecotourism for the local economy and the importance of our wetlands. Discussions will feature distinguished panellists including: Tim Selwyn of Girra Girra Aboriginal Experiences, who will discuss the potential for cultural and ecotourism to support the local economy; Richard Weller, who will speak on global climate change; De Brierly Newton from the Nature

Conservation Council; CEN youth representatives; and CEN stalwarts, John Asquith and Mike Campbell. “Please come along for the day if you are passionate about the environment and want to belong to a dynamic, supportive and growing local community actively engaged in building the Central Coast’s future environmental resilience,” Adasal said. The Forum will open at 9am for a 9:30am start and the cost is a flat $10. Source: Media release, Mar 10 Community Environment Network

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PAT returns to help those in need

Presbyterian Aid Toukley (PAT) is now back in action after COVID-19 restrictions stopped the service from running last year. The program is a community outreach initiative that aims to help people in times of hardship.

Local youth and homeless and disadvantaged people are the group’s focus, but the group never turns anyone away. “We provide food hampers, new toys for children, also toiletries and a cup of coffee or tea and a biscuit, and also a chat and a laugh to anyone feeling a bit down or lonely,”

said PAT coordinator, Lorraine Griffiths. The initiative is run by four parishioners from the Presbyterian church and they usually see three to four attendees per session. They are supported by donations from the church’s parishioners who supply the

drive with groceries. The church runs the PAT program every Thursday from 1pm to 3pm in the hall at the Presbyterian Church on Victoria St, Toukley. “We do not require any statements, pension cards nor put anyone through any challenging hoops,” said

Griffiths. The group also offers prayers and blessings for anyone in need of one, the only thing the volunteers ask of PAT attendees is that they leave their name and number so the church can check in on them occasionally. The initiative can also connect attendees with other services

that can help them such as housing, pensions, aboriginal assistance and foodbank. “Anyone in the community who would like to donate will be so appreciated, we just want to help those in need” said Griffiths. Harry Mulholland

COASTAL DIARY A COMPREHENSIVE LISTING OF EVENTS OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS ON THE CENTRAL COAST

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Holy Trinity Anglican Church Market Day, 92 Serpentine Road Terrigal, 8am - 1pm

Community Environment Network Annual Forum, CEN Office, Brush Rd, Ourimbah, 9am - 4pm, Ticketed - Register at https://cen.org.au/events/cen-

SATURDAY, MAR 27

The Gruffalo’s Child, Laycock Street Theatre, Ticketed, 28 & 29/03, Multiple sessions

Peninsula Recreational Precinct, 9am - 2pm

Easter Sunrise Service,

Parklands, 10am RSVP 20/03

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THURSDAY, APR 29

Troubadour Folkclub: Soldiers Beach SLSC Reserve, TUESDAY, MAR 30 Rhonda Burchmore is ROADY4ROADIES 2021, “We Mavericks” 5 - 9am GLAMAZONIA, The Entrance Leagues Prize winning Folk Duo WRCoC March Dinner Event The Art House Theatre, Club, 11am with Administrator From NZ & Melb, Ticketed, 8pm THURSDAY, APR 8 Dick Persson AM, Everglades country club WEDNESDAY, APR 14 Wyong Race Club, Brass Monkeys (Family Fun TUESDAY, MAY 4 Woy Woy, Ticketed, 6pm Acrobats - Music - Tricks), GEBC April Luncheon Event, Ticketed, 7pm Laycock Street Theatre, The Entertainment Grounds Bluey’s Big Play, WEDNESDAY, MAR 31 Ticketed, 10am Gosford, Ticketed, 43426716 trybooking.com.au Central Coast Mariners V Melbourne Victory, Central Coast Stadium, 7pm

SUNDAY, MAR 28

FRIDAY, APR 9

Living Choice Alloura Waters Open Day, 1 Murna Road Davistown, 11am, RSVP required 1800 064 344

Mirusia: A salute to the seekers and the classics, The Art House Wyong, Ticketed, 8pm

SATURDAY, APR 10 2021 Paddle NSW Marathon,

Breakaway Autumn MarHave you serviced your sales@livingchoice.com.au calenda Illoura Reserve Davistown, kets: Car boot sales inflatable lifejacket? 7am - 2pm SUNDAY, APR 4 and market stalls, Register for a Transport for WEDNESDAY, MAR 24 Camp Breakaway - 80 NSW inflatable lifejacket SUNDAY, APR 11 Highview Avenue, self-service clinic, DeerubThe Rotary Club of Gosford San Remo, 8am - 1pm North: 2021 Century Challenge bin Reserve Boat Ramp, Launch, Mooney Mooney, Flavours by The Sea, Waterfall Café Mt Penang 10am, 11am & 12pm Terrigal Memorial Foreshore, 10am - 10pm

Woy Woy Waterfront Markets, Brick Wharf Road, Woy Woy, 9am - 2pm

Easter at Umina Markets,

12:15pm

Peter Byrne Presents: Forever Diamond, Laycock Street Community Theatre, Ticketed, 11am The Midnight Gang: A CDP Kids Production, The Art House Theatre, Ticketed, 10am & 12pm

SATURDAY, APR 17

The Art House Theatre, 4 & 5/5, multiple sessions

MONDAY, MAY 10 A CDP Kids production: Magic Beach, The Art House Theatre, Ticketed, 10, 11 & 12//05, Multiple sessions

TUESDAY, MAY 18 Grace Under Pressure, The Art House Studio, Ticketed, 18 & 19/05, Multiple sessions

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OUT & ABOUT

Club Wyong RSL re-launched as Club Wyong A year after a simple Expression of Interest led to an historic decision which ensured the future of Club Wyong RSL, the club will officially relaunch on Wednesday, March 17, as Club Wyong, a Mounties Group venue. The club was carrying an increasingly grim financial burden and realising that the impact of COVID-19 would hit hard, Club Wyong RSL announced its decision in March 2020 to amalgamate and received 10 responses to its call for Expressions of Interest. Six months later, club members voted unanimously in favour of the Mounties Group proposal and it has since been full steam ahead in finalising plans to revamp and refresh the once struggling and humble

club. Club Wyong Venue Manager, Angela Sanders, said she was excited at the prospect of it all being done and dusted and knew early on that Mounties Group provided the strongest platform for future success. “For years we have been a much loved, humble little club here on the Central Coast, but it was no secret that we had been facing incredibly challenging times, even before the global pandemic hit,” she said. “Mounties Group has been so incredibly supportive throughout this process. “We very much share the same values and desires for the future and I love the fact that our community is at the absolute forefront of every single decision. “I have no doubt in my mind

Mounties Group CEO, Dale Hunt, and Club Wyong Venue Manager, Angela Sanders

that not only Wyong, but the wider community here on the Coast will start to quickly see the benefits of this amalgamation.

“It is so exciting to be involved in what promises to be a very bright future ahead for our staff, our members and our community,” Sanders said.

Mounties Group CEO, Dale Hunt, said he was looking forward to expanding the Mounties Group footprint up the M1 and on to the Central Coast. “Our family just got a little bit bigger and all of us here at Mounties Group are overjoyed,” he said. “There has been an incredible amount of work put into securing this amalgamation and I could not be prouder to work for such an incredible club group. “The Club Wyong RSL team, its members and its local community have been so supportive of the amalgamation from the very start, which has made this such an easy and enjoyable process. “As a group, amalgamations to us do not mean making big unnecessary changes.

“Amalgamations are, and always will be, a partnership in which we empower clubs to keep their own identity and do what they do best. “We have the funds, financial stability and group buying power to help smaller clubs secure their future and achieve their goals. “We are confident that this is the start of many more amalgamations across NSW and we are, of course, always open to discussions with any clubs currently struggling who may want to join the family,” Hunt said. Club Wyong RSL ceased trading on Sunday, March 15 and re-opened as Club Wyong, part of the Mounties Group, on Wednesday, March 17 at 10am. Source: Media release, Mar 11 Club Wyong & Mounties Group

OOPS!

Guide Dogs fundraiser at Bateau Bay Guide Dogs provide such a vital service in the community, but it is a service that is costly, with every service ready dog costing $50,000. The Guide Dogs Central Coast Support Group is raising money to ensure that visually impaired clients are still able to receive a helper. They will be setting up a desk at Bateau Bay on April 16 at Bateau Bay Shopping Centre to raise funds for the organisation.

“We didn’t set up any desks last year because of the pandemic and we usually raise $20,000 a year between our 12 volunteers and our various donation boxes,” said Central Coast Guide Dogs Volunteer Support Group member, Lynne Lillico. While $20,000 is a solid effort for a small group, this amount does not even cover the cost of raising one dog to be fit for service. That figure is around $50,000 and covers the cost of the one

year of intensive training, food, medications, a collar and lead and other grooming equipment and any vet bills. The intensive training that the dogs go through teaches them how to cross roads and understand various commands and sounds and how to respond to their owner. Before they are properly trained, the dogs live with volunteers for 12-14 months where they will learn basic skills such as social skills, and to be confident with basic

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commands. “It’s a year’s worth of intensive training for the puppy and the owners are given a strict diet for the dogs to follow,” said Lillico. In Australia, the breeds of choice for a guide dog are Labradors and Golden Retrievers, as they are calm, loyal and intelligent. In some other countries, such as the US and the UK, German Shepherds are also used. “My husband is blind, so he is on a white cane and that’s how

The Chronicle published a story in the Out & About section of its March 10 edition about the significant demand for Justices of the Peace.

we got involved in Guide Dogs,” said Lillico. While donating money is the most common way people sponsor Guide Dogs, there are other ways people can get involved such as applying to raise a puppy, becoming a sponsor or helping in naming the dogs by donating. Some of the volunteers here on the coast make merchandise to sell at their fundraising tables.

The story contained information about where members of the public could receive the services of a JP. It was reported that the JP sessions at Community Desks started at 9am but that was a misprint. The sessions start at 9.30am. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

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News Breakfast [s] ABC News Mornings [s] Landline [s] Grand Designs NZ [s] ABC News At Noon [s] Death In Paradise (M v) [s] Parliament Question Time [s] ABC News Afternoons [s] Antiques Roadshow [s] Grand Designs NZ [s] The Drum [s] ABC News [s] 7.30 (PG) [s] Australian Story [s] Four Corners [s] Media Watch [s] The Hunt For Gaddafi’s Billions (M l) [s] ABC Late News [s] Exposed: The Ghost Train Fire (PG) [s] Wentworth: Screw Lover (MA15+) [s] rage (MA15+) [s] Wentworth: Screw Lover (MA15+) [s]

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5:30 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show (PG) [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “Forgotten Evil” (M v) 12:00 (’17) – A woman with amnesia 1:00 1:30 tries to restart her life until the past comes back to haunt her. 3:00 4:00 Stars: Masiela Lusha Criminal Confessions: Largo, 5:00 Florida (PG) [s] – A kindhearted 6:00 single mother is found brutally 7:00 murdered inside her own home. 7:30 Three potential suspects quickly 9:00 arise, all claiming innocence. The Chase UK [s] Seven News At 4 [s] The Chase Australia [s] Seven News [s] Home And Away (PG) [s] Program To Be Advised 9-1-1: Breaking Point (M) [s] The Rookie: The Hunt (M) [s] 10:00 The Latest Seven News [s] Station 19: When It Rains, It 11:00 11:30 Pours (M) [s] 12:30 Home Shopping

Today [s] Today Extra [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] Ellen (PG) [s] Getaway [s] Married At First Sight (M) [s] Tipping Point [s] NINE’s Afternoon News [s] Millionaire Hot Seat [s] NINE News [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] Married At First Sight (M) [s] Under Investigation: Jaidyn Leskie (PG) [s] – Toddler Jaidyn Leskie was murdered in 1997 in a case that transfixed Australia. Greg Domaszewicz, who was acquitted of the killing, speaks out for the first time in more than twenty years, and our expert panel re-examines the evidence. 100% Footy (M) [s] NINE News Late [s] Prison Women (M) [s] Tipping Point [s]

News Breakfast [s] ABC News Mornings [s] Four Corners [s] Ward One (PG) [s] Program To Be Advised ABC News At Noon [s] Call The Midwife (M) [s] Parliament Question Time [s] ABC News Afternoons [s] Antiques Roadshow [s] Grand Designs NZ (PG) [s] The Drum [s] ABC News [s] 7.30 (PG) [s] Foreign Correspondent [s] Exposed: The Ghost Train Fire (PG) [s] Program To Be Advised ABC Late News [s] Q&A (M l,s) [s] Wentworth: Love And Hate (MA15+) [s] rage (MA15+) [s] Wentworth: Love And Hate (MA15+) [s] The Drum [s]

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Sunrise [s] 5:30 The Morning Show (PG) [s] 9:00 Seven Morning News [s] 11:30 Movie: “Mommy, I Didn’t Do It” 12:00 (M v) (’17) – The follow up to 1:00 ‘The Wrong Woman’. Ellen 1:30 Plainview has finally finished 3:00 law school, is practicing law, 4:00 and looking forward to spending 5:00 some much needed time with 6:00 her 17-year-old daughter Julie. 7:00 7:30 Stars: Danica McKellar 9:10 Criminal Confessions: Belmont County, Ohio (M) [s] 10:10 The Chase UK [s] Seven News At 4 [s] The Chase Australia [s] Seven News [s] Home And Away (PG) [s] Program To Be Advised The Good Doctor: Parenting 11:10 11:40 (M) [s] The Resident (M) [s] 12:30 The Latest Seven News [s] Station 19 (M l) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping

Today [s] Today Extra [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] Ellen (PG) [s] The Garden Gurus [s] Married At First Sight (M) [s] Tipping Point [s] NINE’s Afternoon News [s] Millionaire Hot Seat [s] NINE News [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] Married At First Sight (M) [s] Botched: Boobs Dance And A Second Chance (M) [s] Australian Scandal: Power And Passion (M) [s] – Tonight, on Australian Scandal, how the rich and powerful came unstuck. From dodgy pollies to millionaires on the run. NINE News Late [s] Labour Of Love: 40-Year-Old Fathers (PG) [s] Our Lives: Extraordinary People: Heaviest Boy (PG) [s] Home Shopping

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

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

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

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Entertainment Tonight [s] Escape Fishing With ET [s] 4X4 Adventures [s] The Offroad Adventure Show Studio 10 Saturday (PG) [s] Good Chef Bad Chef [s] Luca’s Key Ingredient [s] 10 Minute Kitchen [s] Buy To Build [s] Three Blue Ducks [s] Australia By Design s [s] Everyday Gourmet [s] Close Encounters Of The Animal Kind [s] Freshly Picked [s] Farm To Fork [s] 10 News First [s] Three Blue Ducks (PG) [s] Program To Be Advised Ambulance UK (M) [s] Program To Be Advised 999: What’s Your Emergency? (MA15+) [s] Program To Be Advised Inside The Children’s Hospital (PG) [s] Religious Programs [s] Fishing Australia [s] Good Chef Bad Chef [s] My Market Kitchen [s] Australia By Design [s] Studio 10 Sunday [s] All 4 Adventure [s] The Offroad Adventure Show Taste Of Australia [s] Roads Less Travelled (PG) [s] Everyday Gourmet [s] Program To Be Advised Farm To Fork [s] 10 News First [s] WIN News [s] The Sunday Project (PG) [s] The Amazing Race Australia (M) [s] FBI: Most Wanted: One-Zero (M) [s] FBI: Most Wanted: Predators (M) [s] The Sunday Project (PG) [s] Bull: The Boy Who Cried Murder (M) [s] Home Shopping

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5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize 2:05 Hurricane (PG) (In English/ French) 3:35 Cycling: 2021 AusCycling Mountain Bike National Championships Highlights 4:35 Morgan Freeman - The Story Of God: Heaven And Hell (PG) 5:35 Hitler’s Last Year (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys: Mexico (M) 8:30 Movie: “The Blues Brothers” (M l,v) (’80) Stars: John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, John Landis 10:50 Movie: “No Country For Old Men” (MA15+) (’07) Stars: Javier Bardem (In English/ Spanish) 1:05 Movie: “Qissa: The Tale Of A Lonely Ghost” (M n,v) (’13) Stars: Irrfan Khan (In Punjabi) 3:00 Caged (MA15+) 5:00 5:15 5:30 1:00 3:00 4:05

France 24 Feature News NHK World English News Worldwatch Speedweek Sportswoman Cycling: Paris-Nice 2021 Highlights 5:05 Travel Man: Paris 5:35 The Secret History Of World War II: The Miracle Of Dunkirk (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Inside The Orient Express (M) (In English/ French) 9:10 Railways Of The Western Front With Chris Tarrant (PG) 10:25 Prince Albert’s Secret Papers 11:20 24 Hours In Police Custody: A Complaint Of Rape (M l) 12:15 Michael Mosley: A History Of Surgery Bloody Beginnings (PG) 1:15 The Restaurant That Burns Off Calories (PG) 2:20 Charles Manson: The Final Words (MA15+)

Headline News [s] 5:30 Worldwatch Studio 10 (PG) [s] 2:00 Destination Flavour China Dr Phil (PG) [s] Bitesize The Amazing Race Australia 2:05 The Clinton Affair: The Blue (M) [s] Pass (M) Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:55 Movie: “The Egg” (PG) (’19) Everyday Gourmet [s] Stars: Gabrielle Chan Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:05 Who Do You Think You Are?: Farm To Fork [s] Justine Clarke (PG) Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 4:05 Mythical Beasts Unearthed: The Bold And The Beautiful Legend Of The Minotaur (PG) (PG) [s] 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 10 News First [s] 5:30 Letters And Numbers WIN News [s] 6:00 Mastermind Australia The Project (PG) [s] . 6:30 SBS World News The Amazing Race Australia 7:35 The Secret Life Of (M) [s] Lighthouses (PG) Hughesy, We Have A Problem 8:30 24 Hours In Emergency: (M) [s] Never Let Me Go (M) Becky Lucas: Live At Enmore 9:25 The Story Of The Songs: Cher Café (MA15+) [s] (M) The Graham Norton Show 10:20 SBS World News Late (M s) [s] 10:50 Outlander (MA15+) WIN’s All Australian News [s] 11:55 Agatha Christie’s Criminal The Project (PG) [s] Games: They Do It With Mirrors The Late Show (PG) [s] (MA15+) (In French) Headline News [s] Studio 10 (PG) [s] Dr Phil (PG) [s] Program To Be Advised Entertainment Tonight [s] Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] Farm To Fork [s] Good Chef Bad Chef [s] The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 10 News First [s] WIN News [s] The Project (PG) [s] The Amazing Race Australia (M) [s] NCIS: Watchdog (M v) [s] NCIS: Los Angeles: Friendly Fire (M) [s] The Project (PG) [s] WIN’s All Australian News [s] The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) [s] Home Shopping CBS This Morning [s]

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

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5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize 2:05 The Clinton Affair: Mixed Messages (M s) 3:00 Movie: “Nulla Nulla” (PG) (’15) Stars: Wayne Blair 3:05 Who Do You Think You Are?: Todd McKenney (PG) 4:10 Mythical Beasts Unearthed: Mystery Of The Pyramid Serpent (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Great Australian Railway Journeys (PG) 8:30 Insight: Favourite Child (M) 9:30 Dateline: The People Versus Agent Orange 10:00 The Feed 10:30 SBS World News Late 11:00 The Point 12:00 The Pier (MA15+) (In Spanish)

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

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NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANISATIONS

ARTS & CULTURE

homes, all welcome. Social outings & trips away

Wyong Writers

www.friendlytravellers.com

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

4333 7489

meilingvenning@hotmail.com www.wyongwriters.org

Toukley District Art Society

Painting, drawing groups and classes, demonstarations and workshops. Open 7 days 10am - 4pm, Cafe. Tues - drawing 10am - 1pm, Wed-painting 9:30am - 12:30pm

4392 4666

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

COMMUNITY GROUPS Berkeley Vale Neighbourhood Centre

Information and referral, energy account assistance, food assistance, no interest loans, computer, printing and internet access, kid’s school holiday activities, parenting program, workshops, drop-in centre, community garden, walking group.

4388 5801 or 0490 538 494 manager@bvnc.org.au https://bvnc.org.au

Central Coast Caravanners Inc

3rd Sun - Jan to Nov Trips away, social outings, friendship with like minded folk Call Geoff 0447 882 150

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

0458 645 979

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

4358 8390

4332 5522

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

4332 5522

RSL Pelican Day Care Killarney Vale

Friendly social club, various activities, occasional outings, bus pickup Wednesdays 9.30 - 1.30 Phone Betty on

4332 3789

Toukley Neighbourhood Centre

Lakes food care, energy account assistance, no interest loans, free counselling. Childrens’, youth & adult activities. Laundry & hot showers. Hall & meeting space for hire.

4396 1555 www.tnc.org.au

Toukley Presbyterian Church

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

The Creative Compassion Centre

Venue for Hire

0437 048 815

Country Women’s Association-Toukley

Mthly Market 2nd Sat 9am-3pm 175 Main Rd Books, bric-a-brac, cakes, Devonshire tea, handicrafts, plants, preserves, sausage sizzle, fun, fellowship, fundraising Meet 1st Wed 10am Hall available for hire.

4976 1642

Friendly Travellers Caravan Club Caravans, tents, mobile

Wyong Uniting Church Weekly Sunday service 9am Bible Study group 62 Watanobbi Rd, Wyong 4352 1528 wyonguca@gmail.com www.wyong.uca.org.au

Long Jetty Over 50s Club

toukleypc.org.au

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

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

contact@centralcoastclc.org.au

Wyong Toastmasters’ Club

0421 216 952

Long Jetty Senior Citizens’ Club

4353 4988

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

4353 1750

Lake Munmorah 50s Plus Leisure and Learning Club

4392 9904

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

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

0408 271 957

pioneerdairy@bigpond.com

Volunteering Central Coast

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

4329 7122

recruit@volcc.org.au

Wyong Neighbourhood Centre Supporting disadvantaged, vulnerable and isolated people offering community services,

The Lakes Church

All Welcome! Sundays - 8:30am, 10:30am & 5pm, Kids church, youth group, cafe, wheelchair friendly, 6 Pioneer Ave, Tuggerah

4353 0977 thelakes.net.au

COMMUNITY CENTRES Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre

The revamped CCMDC is open. Schools and Group bookings welcome by appointment. Building has special needs access and toilets. Open 7 days 9am – 3pm. Terrigal.

4385 5027

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

HEALTH GROUPS Alcoholics Anonymous - Someone cares. Thurs - 12.30pm, Progress Hall Henry Parry & Wells Street East Gosford Better Hearing Australia

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

4321 0275

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

4367 9600 www.pcfa.org.au

Central Coast Asbestos Diseases Support Group

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

Al - Anon Family Groups Health

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

centralcoastgreens@gmail.com

Liberal Party Ourimbah Branch How good is this? 2nd Thurs

0468 476 237

network@bizplus.com.au

Central Coast Tenants’ Advice and Advocacy Service

1300 252 666

PROBUS CLUBS

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

S.A

The Entrance Probus Club

cctaas@hotmail.com

al-anon.org.au

Is Internet porn destroying your life. We may be able to help. We are a 12 step fellowship like AA. Meets every Sat at 7pm on the Central Coast Contact for further details

0473 631 439

newcastlesagroup@gmail.com

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

4352 1886

www.alisonhomestead.com.au

Wyong Family History Group Inc. Interested in researching your family history in Australia and overseas? Come along and learn how. Building 9/6 Rankens Court, Wyong. Tues - Thurs at 10am - 3pm. Bookings essential

4351 2211

secwfhg2@westnet.com.au

MUSIC Coastal a Cappella

Award winning women’s a cappella chorus. Music education provided. Rehearsals Tuesday 7pm @ Red Tree Theatre Tuggerah. Performance opportunities. Hire us for your next event.

0412 948 450

coastalacappella@gmail.com

POLITICAL GROUPS Labor Party Ourimbah/ Narara Branch

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

0478 228 914

Wyong Probus Club

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

4352 3692

probuswyong55090@gmail.com

Lisarow Probus Club

Join us for fun, friendship & fellowship. Monthly meetings, lunches, outings and activities. Ourimbah RSL 4th Tuesday each month

0421 310 411

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

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

0488 286 006

theentrancelions@gmail.com

The Lions Club of Gwandalan

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

4972 5562

secgwandalanlions@gmail.com

The Lions Club of Wyong

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

50 years supporting local activities - Meet new friends 4th Tues 6:30pm Don Small / Lions Retirement Village Colin 0413 014 266

Kyle.macgregor@hotmail.com

SPECIAL INTEREST

Central Coast Greens

Biz Plus Networking Association

0410 309 494

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

www.wyong.nsw.lions.org.au

Grow your business & build worthwhile relationships. Networking breakfasts every Thur 7:15- 9am

4353 5515

Tuggerah Lakes U3A The Entrance - cryptic

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

4390 2451

www.tugglakesu3a.info

LEARN TO DANCE

Social ballroom dancing for all ages, all you need is a desire to learn and dance, no partner required. meet every Wed -15 Lorraine Ave Berkeley Vale, 2:00pm Anne - 0409 938 345 anneglazier@y7mail.com

SPORT KI-DO Mingara Judo Academy

Junior boys and girls Mon and Wed Two classes 6-8.30pm from 7yrs, Kangy Angy

0413 237 010

www.kidomingarajudo.com.au

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

0404 257 702

play@wyonglakesafc.com.au

Doyalson Wyee Soccer Club

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

Canton Beach Sports Club Lawn Bowls

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

VENUE HIRE

Central Coast Wetlands – Pioneer Dairy

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

0408 271 957

pioneerdairy@bigpond.com

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DOWN IN THE GARDEN: IT’S AUTUMN issue so to treat, remove effected leaves or, to prevent, try this organic mixture: Milky Powdery Mildew Defender Into a spray pump bottle add 40% milk to 60% water. Shake well and then lightly spray onto plants as a preventative. It can be sprayed on effected plants and will help somewhat. This time of the year is also caterpillar time so pick off or try an organic product such as Yates Caterpillar Killer. April, the Time of Mid-Autumn GARDEN CARE

CHERALYN DARCEY

As the chill rolls in on the Coast, it can be easy for beginner gardeners to think that gardening is slowing down and there won’t be much to do. The opposite is true. This is a time of harvest, preparation and a lot of planting. For those of us with more experience, it is also the opportunity to change a few things up in our gardens. March, the Time of Early Autumn GARDEN CARE This is the time of harvest but also of seed collection. As summer flowering plants require dead heading, take the opportunity to save those seeds by leaving some on the plant to develop. Other seeds can be removed from fruits and vegetables by soaking in water to remove the pulp for a few days. Seeds should then be naturally dried and placed into paper envelops, in airtight containers and then best stored under refrigeration. Spring annuals can also be direct sown now along with perennial plants, trees and shrubs. Buy your spring flowering bulbs now in preparation for next month’s planting season. Perennial flowering plants like lavender and daisies and evergreen hedges such as viburnum should be prunednow,andclumpingperennialslikeagapanthus and clivia can be divided and replanted. Prune those climbing and rambling roses now too. LAWNS Now is a good time to create a new lawn by laying turf or sowing lawn seed. In established lawns, remove dead grass so that air, water and nutrients get to the roots. This is done via scarification (raking out dead matter) and aeration which is achieved by piecing small holes into your lawn with a garden fork. Your lawn needs a good feed now as well to strengthen it for the coming winter and slowing of growth ahead. While there are many good commercial products out there, here is an organic homemade one you might like to try: Drink It Up Lawn Feed a can or stubbie of beer 1 cup of ammonia 1 cup of baby shampoo (not antibacterial) Mix together outside to provide ventilation for yourself. Spray lightly and evenly over your lawn now and in a fortnight. PEST AND DISEASES Powdery mildew looks like white or grey dust on your plants. With all the rain and the heat, we have been experiencing recently, powdery mildew is a huge

Mulching garden beds not only helps retain water and protect the soil and plants from summer heat, it also retains nutrients and keeps soil warm during winter and protects the top soil from being blown away. Now is the time to get mulching and ensure that yours is at least 50mm deep to be effective and keep it a few inches at least away from the stem and trunks of plants – you don’t want to suffocate them or provide a breeding ground for pests and disease. This is also a good time to get those winter vegetables planted and getting things in like leeks, cabbages, broccoli, onions, peas and turnips will provide you with plentiful homegrown yummy stock and soup ingredients. If possible, select a bed to rest over winter and work on replenishing the soil with a green manure crop like mustard greens and the dig it in in along with compost and well-rotted manures. Each autumn select a different bed to do this with as the practice will ensure a wonderfully healthy and thriving garden. Perennial plants that have begun to die back need to be cut right back at this time and it is also the time to get those spring bulbs in like jonquils, daffodils, freesias, iris and lilies. You can also plant dormant bare-rooted trees, shrubs and my favourites, roses, now. BARE-ROOTED PLANTING Get that plant into the ground ASAP because although it looks dead, it is just hibernating, and it does not want to be triggered by being out of the cosy safe ground. If you really have zero time to plant the day you get them, a little trick is to ‘heel’ them. Rinse off any sawdust/packing medium that the roots may of arrived in and plant into a shallow hole until you are ready to plant but you must keep the ground moist. To plant, dig a hole according to the individual needs of the species and add some compost, a mound of soil for the roots to spread out upon and then plant so that the level of the soil is the same as it was before it was dug up. You can see this level by looking at the stem/trunk as there will be a different in appearance. Water in well but ease back on watering as plant settles in. LAWNS If you still need to mow, raise the blades of your mower as grass will weaken if cut too close at this time of the year. Whether you are using a homemade or a commercial feed, make sure that you are following the directions closely and always water in well after feeding. You will need to continue lightly feeding once a fortnight and if you are noticing any bare patches that are struggling, add a little seed to those areas and water in well. PEST AND DISEASES Fruits, leaves and any diseases materials need to be collected and disposed of straight away at any time in the garden, but autumn poses more risks with its still warm days and abundance of debris.

One such problem is black spot that can infect roses. Clear away fallen leaves of roses and burn them or dispose in general rubbish to avoid black spot. Earwigs are an autumn challenge as well and I’ve noticed them in my garden for the first time last year. Pyrethrum is a good deterrent but use sparingly as it can kill bees as well. May, the Time of Late Autumn GARDEN CARE The thickness of compost should be taken down to around 25 to 30mm so that the available sun can penetrate it. Compost has a habit of blowing off, so top up in areas where needed. If you haven’t planted out all your spring bulbs yet, you better get a wriggle on! Tulips can be planted towards the end of May on the Coast and you can still get good results from any of the Lily family planted now. Gardenias and azaleas do well if planted now as do hebes. Now is the time to move established deciduous trees and shrubs as they become dormant. A handy way to remember this is “May is moving month”. How to Move a Big Plant? Firstly, select a cooler day as this will ensure less chance of transplant shock. Dig a hole twice the width of the root ball section you are planting and deeper than required for that root ball section. Mound up some soil in the bottom with well-rotted manure and compost and water the hole well. Cut a circle around the shrub/tree with a sharp spade around the root ball as large as you can manage to move. Water the root ball in place before lifting and allow to drain over an hour. Lift the root ball and hold together with a tarp or sheeting so that the soil and roots don’t fall apart. Move to your new hole and plant, with the soil and roots in tack, to the exact same depth as before. Backfill and then water and ensure the plant surrounding soil is kept moist over the coming month. PEST AND DISEASES Snails and slugs love your garden a little too much at this time of the year so get in first with organic baits and traps.

TIME TO GET YOUR HANDS DIRTY THIS WEEK Pumpkins should be getting close to harvest so get them off the vine and lay out in a protected spot in the sun. This enables the skin to firm up so you can store for longer if need be. As basil is starting to look leggy and lose its colour, now is the time to pick and dry. Some such as parsley, coriander, oregano, rosemary and thyme as well as basil can be washed, dried, chopped up and frozen in airtight bags very successfully. Feed your soil! It has been working hard over summer and all this rain is washing away nutrients so compost, add worm castings, worm tea and fish and seaweed solutions do a great job of pepping up plants. You could plant: Asian greens, beetroot, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbages, carrots, cauliflower, celery, chicory, cress, endive, lettuce, mustard, parsnips, climbing and dwarf peas, radish, spring onions, silverbeet, spinach, swede, turnip, calendula, cornflower, delphinium, carnations, everlasting daisy, forget-me-not, foxglove, gypsophila, honesty, larkspur, nigella, pansies, poppies, statice, snapdragons, sweet peas, chives, coriander, garlic, marjoram, oregano, parsley, rocket ALL THE DIRT AROUND THE COAST THIS WEEK Permaculture Central Coast Inc presents: Autumn Gardening on the Coast with Cheralyn Darcey 6:30pm Tuesday 16th March, Tuggerah Hall, 9 Anzac Road, Tuggerah. Cheralyn will discuss ideas on creating and supporting a thriving autumn garden while sharing fascinating botanical history of the plants of this season. For more details: www. permaculturecc.org.au Coachwood Nursery Succulent Workshop 3pm Saturday 27th March. 900 Wisemans Ferry Road, Somersby. Book now so you don’t miss out on the next very popular.Booking essential.www.coachwoodnursery. com 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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Autumn equinox celebration at the SWAMP The Sustainable Wetlands Agriculture Makers Project (SWAMP) will hold an Autumn equinox celebration on Sunday, March 21. Cassie, one of the community group’s founding volunteer members and a Nature Connection facilitator from the Wild Empire, will guide the ceremony and equinox celebration. Participants will be able to create a mandala with seeds, berries, flowers and other Australian native seasonal

botanicals. For the Seeding the Future ritual, the border of the Apothecary garden will be planted with sweet peas which are traditionally planted at this time of year. These and other activities will be held from 10am to 12pm at the SWAMP grounds at 1897 South Tacoma Rd, Tuggerah. The next open day at SWAMP will be held on Sunday, March 28, when everyone is welcome to go along to explore the activities on offer. Sue Murray

Board members of the Doylo club at Doyalson presented $2,000 to SWAMP recently to go towards their Winter vegetable gardens

Community garden welcomes all comers SWAMP or Sustainable Wetlands Agricultural Makers Project is a community garden in Tuggerah run by locals who are promoting sustainable gardening, and fostering the connection between health and the land, as well as linking the community to each other and to the art of gardening. The community garden is run by volunteers who run programs on how to grow different plants, how they can be cooked and how you can set up your own garden at home. “Whether people are here in person or joining us on social media, the community garden is a great space for connecting other humans to each other and learn some really valuable skills,” said SWAMP cofounder, Sue Bradley. The garden also welcomes various organisations to participate in a wide range of activities such as the recently

The team at SWAMP

founded Foodie Nature Play Group, which caters to preschool aged children who explore the wetlands and sing songs and eat produce grown on site every Wednesday. On Thursdays, Youth Connect

comes to the garden to learn valuable life skills such as mowing lawns and gardening. The Glen Centre, a drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre, also help at the garden regularly, assisting in gardening

and building structures such as new garden beds. SWAMP is also planning to get St Philips Christian College’s DALE program to come in regularly to get its students connected to gardening.

“It’s a community project and it really is a credit to the team,” said Bradley. “We’re focusing on more education, and social media and webinars as well as other online events to get the

community involved in the garden. “We’ve received so much positive feedback from the community and we have seen the benefits of being involved in the garden such as better mental health,” said Bradley. Recently, Doyalson RSL donated $2,000 to help build garden beds for the winter crop. SWAMP at Tuggerah is not the only community garden on the Coast, with other gardens located in Berkely Vale, Bateau Bay, Gwandaland/Summerland Point, and San Remo. A list of all the community gardens can be found on the Central Coast Council’s website. “We’re a part of that network and it’s a beautiful network that we have regular meetings with,” said Bradley. Harry Mulholland

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Most levels of government meet to build on unity Regional Development Australia Central Coast (RDACC) is hoping that a roundtable held on March 11 will be the beginning of a new co-operative approach to encouraging new and expanding businesses to the region. Hosted by RDACC Chair, Lawrie McKinna, said the session was attended by key decision-makers, including state and federal MPs and representatives of government and business agencies. It was the first time in local collective memory that critical stakeholders from all levels of government and both sides of the political landscape had been in a room together to collaborate on a cohesive agenda of priorities for the Central Coast, McKinna said. “I have had individual meetings with many of these people but I don’t think they’ve ever all been in a room together to focus on a positive way forward for the Coast,” he said. McKinna said the session, which will be the first in a series, would form integral part of RDACC’s role in providing an

Central Coast’s key decision makers together in discussion

important conduit between all levels of government and industry to work together towards enhanced outcomes for the Coast. “Everybody’s busy doing their own things but it’s important we work together,” he said.

“We will be putting out monthly releases focussing on the good news on the Coast. “With Council in a state of transition and Council, State and Federal elections all looming, it’s important to have meetings like this, where

politics are put aside, to focus on achieving good things for the region,” McKinna said. He said a major emphasis would be on encouraging businesses to relocate to, or expand on the Central Coast. “With more business will

come jobs and then more development and housing. “It was a refreshing, positive meeting, with no mud-slinging and a lot of positivity; a significant achievement in strengthening the understanding that we all have

about singing with one voice to deliver shared outcomes for our community.” RDACC Director Regional Development and CEO, John Mouland, said the discussions focussed on the need to maintain a united identity for the Central Coast to remain competitive and prosperous into the future. “Together we need to build a strong regional identity that we can all be proud of,” he said. “There is a lot of good work being done and the roundtable was an opportunity to align key priorities and work towards a common goal.” RDACC will provide a central point to co-ordinate and communicate monthly updates Coast-wide on priorities and actions from the collective stakeholders. The next roundtable is scheduled for April, with the view to have Central Coast Council representation. “The new CEO, David Farmer, will be on the job by then and we are hopeful he will come,” McKinna said. Terry Collins

New planning policy to have major development design impacts A new planning policy being proposed by the State Government will have major development design impacts for the Central Coast. NSW Minister for Planning and Public Space, Rob Stokes, said the proposed Design and Place State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP) was about creating liveable spaces, beautiful neighbourhoods, better public spaces and leafier suburbs. Chair of the Central Coast Chapter of the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA), Caine King, says the Design and Place SEPP would be a significant change.

“It will have major implications on apartment design as well as greenfield master planning,” he said. The UDIA is formulating a comprehensive response to the proposed SEPP which is now on public exhibition. Central Coast Council is also looking into how the new policy would have an impact on the region. The SEPP proposes to consolidate and replace existing design-focussed policies, including SEPP 65 and BASIX SEPP, to ensure good design outcomes for any new major development across NSW. Stokes said the proposal represented a rare opportunity

to re-shape the look and feel of the places we live in. “The proposed policy helps shift our thinking away from only designing beautiful buildings to designing beautiful neighbourhoods,” he said. “Under the proposal, new developments will now have to show how they respond and contribute to the surrounding area. “We want to create places that have beauty and character, that are green, liveable and bring people together with access to open space and active transport connections. “This policy will allow for innovation and creativity by giving designers and planners the ability to think outside the

box so that good design isn’t stifled by prescriptive onesize-fits-all regulations. “It will also set expectations for developers early on, providing more consistency, clarity and certainty which will help speed up the planning processes for good development,” Stokes said. The proposed Design and Place SEPP will encourage: greater innovation and design flexibility; greater housing diversity, including better apartments for families; and, consistent guidance for state and local design review panels. It also aims for better public spaces through new targets including: controls for walking connections and shadier footpaths; greener spaces with

tree canopy targets, green roofs and walls; and, development that minimises energy use and carbon footprint. NSW Government Architect, Abbie Galvin, is overseeing development of the Design and Place SEPP. “This will guide us all to design and prioritise healthy places for people, community and country,” Galvin said. “Design is about people, our shared history and our future. “This policy will help integrate the things we value about the design of our local communities and our cities.” The Department of Planning, Industry and Environment engaged with industry peak

bodies on the development of the policy from July to October 2020, and further collaboration across government and with councils, industry and community stakeholders is underway. The Explanation of Intended Effect for the Design and Place SEPP is now on public exhibition until March 31. Further consultation will occur later this year and will include the Public Space and Urban Design Guide, Apartment Design Guide and additional guidance for BASIX changes. The SEPP is expected to be finalised in late 2021 or early 2022. Sue Murray

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Government funding available to tourism operators Tourism operators are being encouraged to take advantage of the $3.5M State Government funding available to regional centres in NSW. Parliamentary Secretary for Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said the funding could be used to develop new attractions and

visitor infrastructure, to refresh existing tourism products, or to secure and create new business events. “The $3.5M of funding currently on offer is targeted to help new or established business owners be visitorready,” he said. “More tourists mean more

jobs for Central Coast locals so I encourage businesses and tourist operators to consider how they could access this funding and enhance their current offering. “After the triple whammy of fires, floods and COVID-19 we need to do everything possible to support local businesses and tourism operators,” Crouch

said. Grants of $10,000 are available for regional tourism operators to update their product or experience, and there are grants between $50,000 and $150,000 in matched funding to assist operators upgrade existing accommodation to improve star rating, upgrade business

and leisure event venues and facilities, re-purpose existing infrastructure, to provide new facilities or experiences not currently available within the destination, or to create new tourism attractions or experiences. The Regional Business Event Development Fund offers grants of up to $30,000 to

create, attract and support business events for regional centres and to motivate business event owners to incorporate regional areas in their plans. Source: Media release, Mar 11 Parliamentary Secretary for Central Coast, Adam Crouch

Poor uptake of Dine & Discover NSW vouchers One month on since the first call to register for Dine & Discover NSW, only 63 businesses in the northern suburbs have taken up the opportunity to list their venue where the $25 vouchers can be redeemed.

Dine & Discover NSW consists of every adult in the state receiving four $25 vouchers worth $100 in total, with two for dining and two for entertainment and recreation. Parliamentary Secretary for Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said eligible businesses could easily register for Dine &

Discover NSW on the Service NSW website. “We know the past 12 months have been tough for businesses which is why the voucher program has been designed to not just keep the doors open, but to help businesses grow,” he said. “It takes just a few minutes

for a business owner to register and for those who need support there is a dedicated team of Service NSW Business Concierges on standby. “However, there are literally hundreds more restaurants, cafes, bars, wineries, pubs, clubs, cultural institutions, live music venues, arts venues and

tourism operators which could benefit from Dine & Discover NSW,” Crouch said. So far, only 63 venues in the north have registered out of a total 149 across the whole Central Coast. Soon the vouchers will start to rollout to residents across the Coast and all eligible

businesses are being urged to register now to avoid missing out on being one of the venues where the vouchers can be redeemed. Source: Media release, Mar 12 Parliamentary Secretary for Central Coast, Adam Crouch

Government wants to do more business with SMEs Business NSW Central Coast has welcomed an invitation from the State Government for business owners, industry groups and members of the public to have their say on how to make it easier for regional businesses to sell goods and services to the Government. Minister for Finance and Small Business, Damien Tudehope, said the consultation would assist the Government in a number of areas including the NSW Small Business Commissioner’s work to support small businesses in tendering for government work, a new $5M program announced in November as part of the NSW Budget.

Tudehope said the Government wanted to do more business with SMEs, particularly those from regional NSW. “Small businesses are the economic backbone of local and regional communities,” he said. “By giving business owners a hand up when it comes to contracting with Government, we are supporting jobs and families as we move towards a post pandemic economy.” NSW Small Business Commissioner, Chris Lamont, said the feedback from the targeted survey would be used to develop resources and training to support small businesses and advocate for improvements in Government

tendering processes. “This tendering support service will provide guidance and increase capability for business owners to put their best foot forward when it comes to winning Government work,” he said. The survey, in conjunction with a new discussion paper, will also help Government in its review of the Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) and Regional Procurement Policy, which was introduced two years ago to increase the share of goods and services that SMEs and regional businesses sell to the NSW Government. In the 12 months since the policy commenced on February 1, 2019, spend with regional suppliers increased by 19.6 per

cent, or $255M, while spend with SMEs increased by 3.8 per cent, or $337M from the previous year. Business NSW Central Coast Regional Director, Paula Martin, said evolving the procurement system so that small business can have a go at supplying into large projects was a recommendation of Business NSW’s Back on Track Report. “Government spend is critical to a post-COVID economic recovery,” she said. “We want to ensure that local businesses have the opportunity to tender and win contracts that stimulate jobs and career paths for young people. “The Central Coast is home to over 20,000 small businesses

and being part of large projects is not just good for employment but also innovation. “Whilst you normally associate procurement with construction projects, it can also be technology, health and professional services that are in need, sectors which are the fastest growing in the region. “For too long small business hasn’t known how to access projects or struggled to meet the criteria to be a supplier to government. “Effective tender writing is also a challenge for many business owners. “Simplifying the application process and providing tools and resources to help small business apply and win contracts is a great start.”

Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said small businesses make up 97.5 per cent of all businesses in NSW and should receive a greater share of existing Government spending. “The NSW Government spends over $40B each year on construction and the procurement of goods and services,” he said. “Nearly half of that already goes to small and medium enterprises (SMEs), but I want to ensure that Central Coast businesses are aware of all of the opportunities and receive support through the Government tendering process.” Terry Collins

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1,300km ride in 10 days to raise funds for cancer research Registered nurse, Dann King, who works in Wyong Hospital’s Emergency Department, is set to cycle more than 1,300km in 10 days to raise funds for cancer research, support and prevention, as part of the Tour de Cure initiative. King first took on the threeday 356km Westpac Ride for a Cure from Forster to Sydney via the Central Coast from March 14 and now he is gearing up for the seven-day 952km Signature Tour from Newcastle to Coffs Harbour from March 26. Wyong Hospital’s Cancer Day Unit has been chosen to be one of the recipients of a local grant from Tour de Cure. The Unit will receive $10,000 towards the purchase of a chemotherapy treatment chair and a computer on wheels, which will enable staff to update patients’ records while they receive treatment. “I will be taking part in both rides as a participant and medic,” King said.

“I’m most looking forward to riding through the Central Coast and supporting those who have never been on a tour before. “I love the sense of accomplishment people have after finishing a tour, it’s an amazing feeling. “I’m definitely not looking forward to some of the big hills on the Signature Tour. “But this will be nothing compared to a fight against cancer, and this will be what I will be thinking of. “I have a history of cancer related illnesses throughout my family and I wanted to take on these rides to challenge myself physically and mentally for an amazing cause that will support people and their families during their cancer journeys.” King, who suffered a recent injury, took on a comprehensive training regime in the lead up to both rides. “Because of my injury, most of my training has been completed on an indoor trainer

that simulates being on the road, but it’s definitely not the same,” he said. Tour de Cure organises events to raise vital funds to support the researchers, surgeons and clinicians who dedicate their lives to finding a cure for cancer. “I’m all about supporting my local community and I’m thrilled that Wyong Hospital’s Cancer Day Unit will be a recipient of funds raised,” King said. “These funds will go a long way in supporting those within my community in their treatment of cancer.” To support the cause, you can donate to a specific rider or event at www.tourdecure.com. au. To donate to King’s efforts specifically, search for rider “Daniel King”. Source: Media release, March 11 Central Coast Local Health District Dann King

COVID-19 vaccine rollout to commence from March 22 Central Coast GPs are preparing for the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, set to commence at practices throughout the region from March 22. Primary Health Network CEO, Richard Nankervis, said GPs had been advised on March 5 when they could expect deliveries of the vaccine. “They were provided with the

necessary details to begin planning for their part in one of the greatest logistical challenges in Australia’s history,” Nankervis said. “We are anticipating there will be significant demand for the vaccine in the initial weeks of this Phase 1b rollout. “However, there will be a limited amount of vaccine stock available until local production of the vaccine can

be ramped up to meet demand. “To help manage demand, comprehensive modelling has been undertaken to efficiently and equitably manage the distribution of vaccine across our region. “This means that the vaccine will be delivered first to those general practices that have higher numbers of patients in priority groups that have been identified using public health,

medical and epidemiological evidence,” Nankervis said. Priority population groups in this phase will include: people 70 years of age or older; health care workers; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults over 55 years; younger people with an underlying medical condition including those with a disability; and, critical and high-risk workers. “In our region we expect that

the first phase will include over 180,000 people over the age of 70 and more than 12,000 Aboriginal people over the age of 55,” Nankervis said. “The coming weeks will be an extremely busy time for GPs as they prepare for the rollout of the vaccine and we are urging the community to await further advice on how to book in for their vaccination. “A significant community

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information campaign about how to book in for a vaccination will begin prior to March 22 and it is important that local general practices are not overwhelmed with inquiries as they still need to provide care to their regular day-to-day patients,” Nankervis said. Source: Media release, Mar 8 Primary Health Network.

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Autumn Abundance: a guide to what’s in season a few weeks ago and having a guided tour of the market garden, greenhouse and food forest, whilst hearing about their dedication to chemicalfree, no-till natural farming methods. They sell their freshly picked produce at a roadside stall on Hue Hue road. Alison from ALAN foods

GEORGIA LIENEMANN Following on from our widely shared ‘guide to shopping supermarketfree’ last week, we’re keeping on with the theme of seasonal eating by focusing on what’s in season right now. And who better to ask than local farmer Alison Alan Parkin from ALAN Foods in Jilliby. I had the pleasure visiting their farm

As summer draws to an end, the weather begins to cool and the days start to become shorter. With this brings a change in the garden as we see typical summer crops such as tomatoes and zucchinis slowing down, and the longer summer crops finally fruiting. On our farm we are finally starting to harvest some eggplants and the okra is producing plenty of fruit. We have also harvested two plots of purple skin sweet potato which is so smooth and creamy, it’s one of our favourites at the moment.

Autumn allows us to sow those Winter favourites like broccoli, cauliflower and snow peas. But what do we eat until they are ready? Well, there’s carrots and beetroots ready to come out, in addition to pumpkin vines dying so they’ll be ready over the coming weeks. We also sow a salad mix and still have some cucumber vines producing for that early Autumn salad. So, why is all this so relevant? Have you heard of food miles? Georgia wrote an article on the “untold benefits of seasonal eating” a few weeks ago. By understanding what is in season in your local area, you will have a better chance at finding produce that hasn’t travelled thousands of kilometres to reach you. Furthermore, your veggies will be fresher as they haven’t been stored or refrigerated longer than necessary. Additionally, this produce should be cheaper as it hasn’t been shipped in from outer state. Buying direct from the farmer cuts out the middleman and further reduces the costs; also giving you the peace of mind knowing how your food has been grown. At ALAN Foods, our priority is the soil. If we can nourish the soil to encourage a diverse fungal and bacterial life, our plants will have the health and immunity to resist diseases and pest pressure, resulting in more nutrient rich food. This

eliminates the need for pesticides and results in populations of beneficial insects and bugs to help nature balance itself out. We have permanent beds which are never dug to preserve the soil life and structure. These beds receive compost made on site at certain stages of the year to feed the soil food web. So, in summary, here’s a list of what we are pulling out of the garden at the moment on our farm. These items should be in abundance at the local market gardens all over the Central Coast.

• Spring onions • Beetroot • Salad mix • Carrots • Eggplants • Capsicums • Cucumbers • Tomatoes • Sweet Potato • Pumpkin • Beans • Okra • Zucchini • Kang Kong (water spinach) • Rainbow Chard What to do with all this produce? I’m sure you don’t need ideas with zucchini and tomatoes, so we thought we would give a shout out to Okra - a vegetable that most people point to and ask “what’s that?” And “what does it taste like?” To which we

usually are lost for words due to its unique texture and flavour. It’s difficult to describe so we usually start with how we use it. It can actually be eaten raw, and like many vegetables, will give you the most nourishment this way. However, there are a few simple ways to cook okra and we’ve adapted a great beginner recipe from thespruceeats.com, included below. Okra come with a warning to not overcook. It has a natural sliminess which can become overwhelming when cooked for too long. This sliminess is due to a substance called mucilage which is also found in aloe vera. For a quick meal we simply fry the okra in a small amount of oil and garlic, or simply chop it up into 1cm chunks and throw it into your stir fry. Okra is harvested with a small amount of stem, its best to cut this top off like you would a zucchini or eggplant. If you want to make a feature dish with your okra, this traditional recipe is a great place to start and includes a great tip for reducing the sliminess. Stewed Okra in Tomato Sauce What you’ll need: • Approx. 600g of Okra • ½ cup white vinegar

• 1 tbsp salt • ¼ cup olive oil • 1 onion diced • 1 garlic clove minced • 1 tin of tomatoes • ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped • ½ cup water • Salt and pepper to taste Method: 1. Soak 600g okra for at least an hour in enough water to cover with the white vinegar and salt. 2. Drain the okra before cooking, but do not rinse and then dry it on some paper towel. 3. Use a large soup pot, heat ¼ cup olive oil on medium-high heat. Add one diced onion and sauté until translucent, then add one garlic clove minced and cook for a further 1-2 minutes. 4. Add the okra, tinned tomato, parsley and water. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat until tender (approx. 30-40min). Keep an eye on the liquid levels and add more if needed. 5. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve with rice. To find out more about ALAN foods, head to their facebook page: www.facebook.com/ AlanFoods-119040889489351 We’ll be featuring another simple, seasonal recipe next week.

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Jack to cycle to Brisbane for mental health awareness On the day marking two years after an accident that left Jack McBride of Noraville with a brain injury, the 23-year-old will leave on an 800km journey, cycling from the Central Coast to Gallipoli Barracks in Brisbane. Leaving on March 28, McBride will be doing the ride to raise awareness and funds for brain injury rehabilitation and mental health issues. McBride named his trip Ride for Kyle in memory of his best mate, whom he sadly lost to suicide in 2020. He will also be challenging his own mental health and brain injury recovery as he reaches the two-year point in his rehabilitation from a serious road cycle accident in 2019. At the age of 21, McBride was injured in a critical accident, leading to six months of rehabilitation at Hunter Brain Injury Service at Bar Beach. Inspired by the quality of care he received by carers on leaving the Brain Injury Service Unit, McBride said he has pivoted his career aspirations from construction into mental health caring and is now completing a Cert III in Disability Support. “In my first year of rehab, I wasn’t able to go into the water

Jack McBride will ride from Central Coast to Brisbane

on my own because I was a seizure risk,” he said. “However, (my carer) Paul said because he was also looking after a person with quadriplegia and felt comfortable saving him, he would definitely be able to save me, meaning I was able to do more things with his support. “If it weren’t for him having a positive impact on me, I would probably still be pretty negative and thinking about all the

things I can’t do. “He gave me the confidence to believe in my abilities to do things. “Because I had some really good carers and some not so good carers, it made me see the difference that a good carer can actually make in someone’s life.” McBride’s student placement in 2020 was at the mental health support service for

carers and whole families, Central Coast ARAFMI. “It has been an outlet for me to see how I’m feeling, to get advice and point me in the direction of where I want to be,” he said. “I now feel like I have a purpose, and I am making the most of what I’ve got. “My mate Kyle, who I am doing the ride for, always lived life to the fullest, so I wanted to

give back to him. “If there were more places like ARAFMI for people to go to for mental health, it would not be looked down on as much.” McBride believes the trip will take him under two weeks, travelling approximately 59km a day. “I thought I might as well make the most of recovering from a brain injury, as I can’t drink alcohol or anything, I will

do this for my recovery time. “It’s about looking at how far you’ve come, not how far you’ve got to go.” McBride says his Ride for Kyle will also follow a cycling trip that his great uncle made at the age of 70. “If he can do it, I can do it,” he said. “And I want to show that younger generations are also giving back.” Central Coast ARAFMI Service Manager, Rhonda Wilson, said carers are a crucial and under recognised role in our community. “It is commendable that Jack has decided to join those who dedicate their lives to supporting people living with disabilities,” Wilson said. “We encourage carers in the community, those both in the home and in the workforce, to reach out and get support, but it isn’t always easy. “Sometimes it can be just through connecting with people with similar experiences that can make a huge difference to the carer and those they care for”. To donate, go to www. mycause.com.au/ page/246361/jacks-ride-forkyle. Jacinta Counihan

Beware of low bone density Carole David of Glenning Valley has always lived a healthy active life, so it came as a huge shock to be diagnosed with osteopenia, or low bone density, just after her 50th birthday. “It was a complete surprise because for years I’ve attended the gym, eaten well and worked hard to maintain a healthy lifestyle,” she said. “I also have no known family history of the disease and I had minimal understanding of the disease, mistakenly thinking it was a disease of older people. “I never thought someone of 50 could develop osteopenia.” Carole is telling her story to help raise awareness about bone health, prompted by the staggering national figure of 173,000 broken bones sustained by Australians last year.

She wants to reinforce the importance of prevention and for people to prioritise their bone health by learning the risk factors and how best to prevent brittle bones and osteoporosis. Osteoporosis Australia Medical Director, Professor Peter Ebeling, said much more must be done to improve public awareness of the importance of maintaining healthy bones, and the diagnosis and treatment for those at risk and living with osteoporosis. “Concerningly, the prevalence of osteoporosis in Australia is on the rise, with almost five million Australians aged over 50 living with poor bone health,” he said. “Early diagnosis of osteoporosis is vital to reducing fracture rates, their subsequent impacts and costs, a cost to the healthcare system of more than $3B each year,” Professor Ebeling said.

Carole said that her doctor had been nagging her for a while to undergo a bone mineral density test and when the results came back, she was shocked to learn that she had been unknowingly living with osteopenia in both her spine and her hips. Osteopenia is considered a midway point to osteoporosis, with a lower than normal bone density but not as severe, and treating it could slow the progression of bone loss that leads to osteoporosis. “It’s time that people took their bone health very seriously and recognised that by taking action sooner rather than later, painful fractures could be avoided,” Carole said. “We need to break the stigma that bone diseases, such as osteoporosis, only affect the elderly.” It all started in March 2015

when she was cleaning out a garden drain and Carole was startled by a lizard that jumped on her shoulder which made her jolt and that abrupt move caused severe pain. Not long after, she had pain in the groin and what followed was a long and painful journey, visiting several different specialists and various hospital stays to undergo tests, searching for clues to the cause of her pain. Fractures were found in her spine, she spent three months in hospital while a long-term pain management regime was developed and she eventually regained mobility after rehabilitation. Carole describes the entire experience as “an extremely debilitating and painful ordeal” due to the initial misdiagnosis of her spinal fractures and subsequent treatment regime, which was further compounded

by her lack of personal understanding of osteoporosis at the time. “I’ve had to learn to walk again and I’ve lost 9cm in height, you just don’t realise, or

recognise, the damage that fractures can cause until they occur.” Sue Murray

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Fifteen schools to receive $3.5M for substantial upgrades Fifteen schools in the northern suburbs are set to receive almost $3.5M in the State Government’s Regional Renewal Program for substantial upgrades. These projects will include playground and oval upgrades, new canteens, new toilet facilities, covered outdoor play spaces and walkways. Each project is expected to be completed within the next 18 months and priority will be given to local construction companies, suppliers and workers, to support the local economy through the Covid economic recovery. At Wyong, the high school will get $541,054 and at the primary school there will be a new covered outdoor learning area and shaded walkways to cost $260,000. Wyong Creek Public School has been granted $90,000 for a carpark and transport area upgrade. Gorokan schools will receive a total of $680,000, with an upgrade to the primary school’s

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learning unit at $180,000 and the high school will get a $500,000 boost for improvements to its hall, MPC, gym and communal space. Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College will receive a total of $860,000 for covered outdoor learning areas, shade structures and walkways at the Tumbi Umbi campus

($380,000), The Entrance Campus ($340,000) and Berkeley Vale ($140,000). Sporting facilities at Ourimbah Public School will be improved with a $400,000 grant. Toilet facilities will be upgraded at Bateau Bay Public School ($140,000), Brooke Avenue Public School at

Killarney Vale ($120,000), Chittaway Bay Public School ($100,000) and Blue Haven Public School ($50,000). Tuggerah Public School is set to receive $120,000 for a learning unit. There will be $81,082 improvements to the canteen at Jilliby Public School.

In total the schools in the northern suburbs will be receiving $3,442,136 in funding. The Regional Renewal Program across the entire Central Coast encompasses 36 schools at a total $7,107,744 funding. On announcing the successful

grants, Parliamentary Secretary for Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said he was delighted that so many local schools took up the opportunity to apply for funding to ensure the region received it fair share. “This investment by the NSW Government is all about ensuring that students can thrive in a fantastic learning environment, no matter which school they attend or what their circumstances might be,” he said. President of the Central Coast Council of P&Cs, Sharryn Brownlee, said that the funding was great news for schools and their communities after a tough year managing the complex COVID-19 restrictions. “It’s wonderful to see such a substantial amount of money being invested in schools in the region and this much needed expenditure will help to ensure that students have the facilities for the best learning environment possible,” Brownlee said. Sue Murray

March 19 is National Ride2School Day It is National Ride2School Day on Friday, March 19, and children everywhere across the northern suburbs will be out on their bikes on their way to and from school. The day aims to help students, teachers and parents discover the joys of riding and kick start healthy habits for the future. Organised by charity, Bicycle Network, hundreds of thousands of children across the country are expected to be travelling to and from school on Friday by either riding, walking, scootering or skating. Central Coast Local Health District Health Promotion Officer, Nina Kingon, said taking part in the day could have several health benefits for children. “National Ride2School Day is a really simple way for children

to contribute to their recommended minimum 60 minutes of physical activity per day,” she said. “Travelling actively also improves their concentration

and ability to learn, so it is good for both their physical and cognitive development. “It can also help them make friends, improve their confidence and independence, as well as become more

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connected to the world around them. “That’s why it’s important, even if you can only go part of the way, that students and their parents try to travel actively when they can,” Kingon said.

Last year’s NationalRide2School Day saw students across Australia save 27 tonnes of carbon dioxide by actively travelling to school, which is the equivalent of planting 187 trees.

This year, Kingon hopes the Ride to School day will help both students and parents discover or re-acquaint themselves, with the benefits of going active on their travels. “For the large number of parents who have taken up cycling during the pandemic, and particularly for the many still working at home, National Ride2School Day is a great opportunity for them to keep up the healthy habits by walking or riding with their children to school,” she said. “As well as being good for our physical and mental health, it’s a much cheaper, greener and, for short trips, often quicker way to get around.” Source: Media release, Mar 10 Central Coast Local Health District

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Opera Australia to perform in two public schools Students at Wyong and Wyee Public Schools are in for a special treat in May when Opera Australia will stage a performance of The Barber of Seville at each of their schools during the 2021 NSW Schools Tour. The opera performances will be held at schools throughout the state during the tour from April to September. The school tour will be visiting schools around metropolitan and regional NSW, introducing more than 35,000 students to

opera. “After the disappointment of cancelling the 2020 tour, it’s great that we can start touring next week and get back to introducing Australian kids to opera in this way,” said Opera Australia’s Artistic Director, Lyndon Terracini. The production runs for 60 minutes and features four opera singers performing in a flexible set that can be set up anywhere. The performance will also be conducted in a Covid-safe

manner, ensuring the safety of the students, teachers and performers. The program is designed to be educational, offering different activities to engage the students with the performance. These activities include playing instruments, as well as pre and post show activities. Opera Australia, since 2000, has performed for more than 800,000 students across NSW. Harry Mulholland

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Yarning Circle officially opened at UoN Ourimbah campus A Yarning Circle has officially been opened at the University of Newcastle, Ourimbah campus, to provide an accessible meeting space for Aboriginal communities and locals in the Central Coast’s northern suburbs.

The Glen performance at the Yarning Circle opening

Called nganggali ngara ngura in Darkinjung language, meaning Talking Listening Place, the Yarning Circle provides a place to talk, share, discuss, educate and have a yarn together, a place to build respectful relationships and a space to enrich students’ learning experiences. The space represents the University’s commitment to

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supporting and sharing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and acknowledging the connection between the University and Darkinjung Country. University staff, students and community members gathered to celebrate the official opening of nganggali ngara ngura. Elder In-Residence, Aunty Bronwyn Chambers, was there to provide insight into its purpose and significance. “Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have been using yarning circles for thousands of years,” Chambers said. “These circles provide a safe place for all to speak without

judgement. “It is a collaborative way to communicate and provides a respectful place to be heard and to respond. “Today, they are used as a meeting place for both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and non-Aboriginal communities.” Ma and Morley Scholar, Jack Chambers, initiated the event by playing the Yadaki (or digeridoo), and the boys from The Glen Centre closed the ceremony with a celebratory dance. Source: Media Release, Mar 9 University of Newcastle

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86th minute penalty gives Mariners their first draw FOOTBALL The Mariners have drawn in the A-League at Central Coast Stadium, 2 – 2, against Perth Glory. Starting after a thirty minute delay due to rain that did not let up for the entire 90 minutes, the Mariners went searching for their fourth home win and their second against Glory this season. However, in the torrential wet weather, unseen before this season, the Mariners found it more difficult to pull off their swift midfield play and confident, light touches on the ball, with the field spurting sprays of water with every player’s footstep. Nonetheless, the weather did not prevent the Mariners from adding to their league leading opening goal count this season at seven, finding their eighth through Marcos Ureńa in the 25th minute. The grounded cross came from Daniel Bouman to Daniel De Silva, who side footed the ball and forced the diving save from Glory keeper, Tando Velaphi. The ball landed at the feet of Ureńa, who had to back track

The Squad celebrate Marcos Ureña's opening goal

at a tight angle and guide the ball between the legs of the scrambling keeper. The goal was hard fought to actualise the dominant play of the Mariners in the first third of play, but the score was equalised by the head of striker, Bruno Fornaroli, in the 41st minute. The smoothly curled cross came in from Neil Kilkenny who, in making the most of the space left to him, earned himself his sixth assist of the season, finding Fornaroli on the

run ahead of Kye Rowles. The Mariners then finished the first half with an increased level of energy, with a final succession of shots coming from De Silva, Oliver Bozanic and Ureña, one after the other, with the keeper, post and then the defender coming to the rescue of the visitors. With the scores level, the second half commenced and Glory brought into it a newfound dominance, although they found it difficult to capitalise on it.

Yet the breakthrough came for Glory in the 76th minute from Nick D’agostino, who slid the ball past Birighitti on the inside of the near post. The pass came from Andy Keogh, who turned on his axis to find the space to thread the ball through to the attacking Nick D’agostino, who put too much pace on it for Mariners’ keeper, Mark Birighitti, to get down in time. The final ten minutes were tense, with the Mariners forced to chase the game in the

slippery conditions. A golden chance came for Matt Simon after a penalty was awarded to him in the 86th minute. A long drawn out VAR check confirmed the headbutt contact of a Glory debutant on Simon from behind, completely missing the ball. Once the VAR check was complete and referee, Kurts Ams, overturned his initial decision to award the penalty, Simon’s powerfully driven ball found its nest in the back of the

net after sending Velaphi the wrong way. The goal adds number six to Simon’s steadily rising tally this season, his fifth in six matches. With five minutes of injury time announced, the game did not dwindle out, with more chances coming to both teams. A defensive breakdown in communication between defender, Ruon Tongyik and Birighitti nearly led to Glory captain, Diego Castro, moving in to score the winner. Soon later, a cross from Joshua Nisbet ricocheted off the side of Kilkenny and caused the crowd to roar their request for another VAR check, but it was not given. In the end, the 2 – 2 score was maintained, the first draw of the season for both teams. The Mariners will now have a break from matches for more than a week, but will return to play against the upcoming in form Melbourne City at AAMI Park on Monday, March 22, a game the hosts will see as their chance to knock the A-League leaders out of their cushioned positioned on top. Haakon Barry

Matt Graham wins World Cup MOGUL SKIING Central Coast local, Matt Graham, has won the International Ski Federation’s World Cup Crystal Globe title in Almaty, Kazakhstan, after a long 2020-2021 Series. Heading into the final event, Graham had an 18 point lead in the standings, solidified after his silver medal placement in the World Championships dual moguls run earlier in the week. On this final day, a number of delays were announced due to snow and bad visibility, and after waiting as long as they could, event organisers were forced to cancel the competition and Graham was crowned World Cup champion. The 26-year-old is the first

Australian male since Dale Begg-Smith in 2010 to win the Crystal Globe, having won one gold, one silver and a bronze World Cup medal, finishing on 289 points, ahead of Frenchman, Benjamin Cavet on 271 and Ludavig Fjallstrom of Sweden in third place with 258 points. “I am very excited and very happy to have earnt this, the Crystal Globe is one of those things I have always wanted competing in mogul skiing,” said the 2018 Olympic silver medallist. “We arrived overseas in November not even sure if events would happen. “We more or less came over with the intention to train as much as we can and if we got to compete that would be a

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bonus. “Winning the globe would be the highlight of my season, it’s been a bit of a rollercoaster, some events didn’t necessarily go my way and I didn’t ski that great, but I managed to hang in there and get enough results and a few podiums to be on top when it counted.” Graham’s teammate, Brodie Summers, finished the season in fifth place on the standings, the highest end of season ranking of the 27-year-old’s career, with Jakara Anthony the highest ranked Australian female in tenth. Source: Media Release, Mar 15 Olympic Winter Institute of Australia

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40 state medals between three clubs SURF LIFE SAVING The 2021 NSW Surf Life Saving Championships moved on to the Masters’ Beach & Water events, as well as the Masters’ and Opens’ Lifesaving Championships, hosted by Swansea Belmont SLSC from March 12-14, with a number of Northern Central Coast clubs finding more podium placements. In particular, success over the weekend came to Shelly Beach, North Entrance and The Lakes SLSC’s, with more than 40 medals between the three of them. For Shelly Beach, this included seven gold, five silver and 11 bronze. One highlight for Shelly Beach was Julie-Ann FIllingham winning her first medal at the state level, winning the Female Board Rescue event with her partner, Khali Vincent. As well as this, first time gold came for Phillip Keenan, Keaton Watts and Matthew Zalbergs in the 110 years min. (combined) Male Board Relay, with Terrigal SLSC’s Luke Hall, Hayden Smith and James Triplett falling into second place. According to Dan Kingsley, the club’s publicity officer, the

Shelly Beach’s Khali Vincent, Blanka Jackson, Adam Walters, Brad Glover & Wendy Pennings (from L – R).

Male Board Relay trio have been chasing this gold medal for many years of competition at the State level. “The fact that we did so well in the point score compared to other years in all events is largely down to the good coaching under Keaton Watts for water events and Dave Smith for sand,” Kingsley continued to say. “Ultimately, it was also our depth and breadth of competitors that got us all those extra points.” Kingsley is also a Masters

competitor who achieved silver in the Surf Race on his own and in the Board Rescue with Keaton Watts. As well as Shelly Beach, North Entrance SLSC achieved a high level of athletics over the weekend, finishing ranked 20th out of the 70+ clubs in attendance. One notable performance for the club came through the Male Double Ski events, where upon North Entrance managed to secure first place in the 30-34, 40-44, 50-54 and 75+ age division races.

In the 40-44 years race, Jared Wait teamed up with former Australian Kayak squad member, Justin Dean, who found gold after only 18 months back competing in water sports for North Entrance. For the club’s team manager and vice captain, Ken Lupton, the positive results of this year were largely due to the preparations that club members have made and their great location for surf lifesaving sports. “North Entrance has always had a strong heritage in the Ski and Board events,” Lupton

said. “We benefit from having Tuggerah Lake at the back of our club so that when the surf is out of control we can keep training. “The team has put a lot of training in for at least six months in the build-up to the State Championships, and they are paddling all year round as well.” “Some of them drive up every Saturday to Newcastle to train with other clubs if there is a big squad training up there. “And at the end of the day, our

member base is full of dedicated craftsmen in surf lifesaving sports.” Finally, The Lakes SLSC also produced some top quality results, largely thanks to two athletes in particular. Lauren Goldie found gold in the 35-39 age group Iron Women event and continued on to win the Single Ski and Dual Board Race as well. Her team member in this last event, Nikki Fitzsimmons, also won the 30-34 Rescue Tube Race, as well as the 110 years min. Board Race along with Goldie and Leeanne Longford. Overall, it was a very successful weekend for the Central Coast, with even more podium placements coming from our region’s other clubs, such as Terrigal, Avoca, North Avoca, Umina and Ocean Beach. The State Championships will continue for one more weekend for the Boat events from March 19-21. Source: Live Results, Mar 15 Surf Life Saving NSW. Interviews with Dan Kingsley & Ken Lupton, Mar 15 Shelly Beach and North Entrance SLSC Haakon Barry

Wyong Tennis Club celebrates International Women’s Week Wyong Tennis Club celebrated International Women’s Week by opening the doors to all their club members and the community on March 11 for a hit of tennis and a cool refreshment afterwards. The club celebrated the week with Tennis NSW’s initiative called Sheroes, with the goal to increase the number of women represented across the different areas of sport.

It also aims to assist in sharing stories and inspiring women, and connecting as well as supporting women by bringing the community together. The program also provides resources, tools, webinars, workshops and conferences to educate and empower women. “We have just over 1,000 members on the books and about 50 percent of those are women or girls, so it’s a nice way to celebrate International Women’s Week,” said Wyong Tennis Club Co-Ordinator, Leonie Baldwin.

Federal Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, was also in attendance where she gave a talk about how sport has helped her in her career. “It was a huge success,” said Baldwin. Jasmine King, who was the captain of Women’s Tennis from 2016-2019, and is currently coaching at Wyong Tennis Club, also spoke about how Tennis helped her in her career. “Jasmine spoke about how tennis has taken her around the world and has taught her

leadership,” said Baldwin. Forty people attended the event on Thursday, March 11. “We all had a hit and a giggle, we all did a presentation on how tennis and sport can help

empower women and teach leadership skills,” says Tennjs NSW representative, Tanya Murdoch. “We all did a presentation on promoting leadership and education,” she said.

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Matt Graham wins World Cup

Central Coast local, Matt Graham, has won the International Ski Federation’s World Cup Crystal Globe title in Almaty, Kazakhstan, after a long 2020-2021 Series. See page 38 Matt Graham with his Crystal Globe, ahead of Benjamin Cavet and Ludavig Fjallstrom in second and third.

Good start for “Central Coast” Warriors RUGBY LEAGUE The New Zealand Warriors have triumphed in their first outing of the 2021 NRL Season with a convincing win over the Gold Coast Titans on Saturday, March 13, at Central Coast Stadium. The 19 – 6 victory in 30-degree heat was shared among a strong showing of Warriors’ fans who came to support their club at their home away from home as the team await confirmation of the foundation of a Trans-Tasman bubble. The stadium announcer heralded the “Central Coast” Warriors at half time as the team took to the sheds with a 6 – 0 point lead, an explicit example of the region’s willingness to house the NRL team for as long as possible, especially if the wins keep coming. The half time lead was hard fought by the home side, coming in the 25th minute by Bayley Sironen and converted by Kodi Nikorima. The third phase play started from five metres out, under the posts, and a simple hit-up pass from Wayde Egan fed Sironen at pace, who scrambled in the

The team celebrate Bayley Sironen’s season opening try

tackle to spin around the outside and find the white line. The 52nd minute of the second half brought more success to the Warriors in a similar, hit-up fashion to the first, this time via Jazz Tevaga’s dummy-half pass to Leeson Ah

Mau, with Tohu Harris cutting into the inside channel ahead to draw away the defence. With Nikorima’s second conversion added, the 12 point lead provided a cushion to the home team, which the goal kicker added to in the 69th

minute with another converted try. Starting from 25 metres out, the initial momentum came from Chanel Harris-Tavita feeding Bunty Afoa into half a gap of space between the defenders.

With his upper body free, Afoa presented the offload to Nikorima, who took the ball under the posts in a few quick strides. The 16 point lead would prove too much for the Titans to come back from, although a late

surge from the travellers just three minutes later brought the team their opening points of the season through Corey Thompson. The robust Warriors’ defence was finally undone by a well timed cut out pass by Alexander Brimson that found Thompson with the overlap on the wing, and the conversion by Jamal Fogarty gave the Titans hope. Yet this was the most the Titans got out of the game, and a field goal from Harris-Tavita on the siren brought the end score to 19 – 6. The first-round win will steady the Warriors ahead of their next match at Central Coast Stadium against the Newcastle Knights on Friday, March 19, where they will hope to replicate the home ground success of the Central Coast Mariners this season. At the same time, the Warriors’ fans from the Central Coast and surrounding regions may themselves hope that such success will bring the squad to take to heart their new ‘Central Coast Warriors’ identity, although, with the club’s rich history in representing New Zealand in the NRL, this will be a challenge to realise. Haakon Barry