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Airshow to feature a wide variety of aerobatics and displays

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Go behind the scenes of a fire and rescue service and meet the local firefighters at Open Day on Saturday, May 15.

The skies over Central Coast Airport at Warnervale will roar into life with the sights and sounds of the 2021 Central Coast Airshow over the weekend of May 22 and 23.

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Debate triggered by 20,000 signature e-petition over in half an hour Debate in State Parliament over a community petition calling for a Judicial Inquiry into Central Coast Council took little over half an hour and achieved nothing. All that came out of the debate was confirmation that the NSW Government will pay for an alternative inquiry, a Public Inquiry, ordered by Local Government Minister, Shelley Hancock. The State Parliament debate was triggered by more than 20,000 people signing an e-petition asking for a Judicial Inquiry into Council’s financial troubles, but it ended with only a vote to note the petition. About 16 Central Coast

people in the gallery were told not to applaud and to listen in silence to the debate held on Thursday, May 6. Wyong MP, David Harris, began by acknowledging two local residents, Susan Green and Marianne Hamilton, for their work in getting the petition up. He listed all the cuts to Council services and said residents wanted to know why this had happened. Harris said they knew that the system of governance at every level had failed them. The people want a Judicial Inquiry that would be independent, rather than a Public Inquiry conducted by the government, he said.

A Judicial Inquiry would require relevant people to attend, Harris said, and he listed all the parties which should face the Inquiry and the processes that should be examined. These included current and former staff including the chief financial officers, but also the Fit for the Future process, the role of the transition administrator, Ian Reynolds, councillors; the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee, the internal and external auditors, the Office of Local Government, and the real cost of the merger process. “Everything should be on the table, nothing should be left out,” Harris said. He then went on to criticise

the Premier for not calling a Judicial Inquiry. After Harris’ allotted five minutes was up, Terrigal MP, Adam Crouch, then outlined what happened from October 2020 that saw the public become aware of the debt. He said if a Judicial Inquiry had been called, the councillors would have been allowed to return. He explained why a Public Inquiry was better than a Judicial Inquiry. “As part of a Public Inquiry, under subsection 438U (2) of the Local Government Act, the independent commissioner has the same powers, authorities, protections and immunities as that of a royal commission,” he said.

“That includes the power to summon witnesses to attend and give evidence on oath or by affirmation, the power to require the production of documents from the council or others, the power to deal with contempt and the power to restrict public access to evidence that is regarded as confidential in nature. “Any evidence collected by the independent commissioner at a Public Inquiry can be used later in court or at the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC), but if a Judicial Inquiry was held, any evidence collected would be inadmissible in court or at the ICAC.” See page 6

Charmhaven children’s event entertainment business, Storybook Party Co, has been nominated for three categories in the Australian 2021 What’s On 4 Kids Awards. See page 27

Sport

The inaugural Moroney Acreman Cup was played between the northern Central Coast derby teams, Warnervale and The Lakes, on Saturday, May 8, at Woongarrah Oval, with the newly established competition going the way of The Lakes. See page 39

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Large crowds turn out for live ANZAC Day services

Over 200 people took to the water at Terrigal Haven on Saturday, April 24, to protest against PEP11. See page 13

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Around the Coast, people turned out in droves to commemorate the fallen and the returned in live ANZAC Day marches and ceremonies. See page 3

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The decision was announced on April 27 by Local Government Minister, Shelley Hancock, who said that the inquiry will provide an “independent, open, and transparent process to help improve the council’s performance and sustainability”. While the move has been applauded by Administrator, Dick Persson,and Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, not everyone is pleased. Suspended Mayor Lisa Matthews said a public inquiry isn’t the answer that ratepayers have been looking for and Shadow Minister for the Central

Local Government Minister, Shelley Hancoc and Premier Gladys Berejiklian

Coast, David Harris, said he was disappointed that calls for a judicial inquiry, supported by an e-petition bearing more than 20,000 signatures, had been ignored. Minister Hancock said Council’s performance, particularly concerning financial management, had been of “great concern” to the

community. “On behalf of all Central Coast ratepayers, I want to see Council performing in the best interest of the community and this public inquiry will help get to the bottom of the issues which have impacted its performance, resulting in my suspension of councillors and appointment of an Interim

Administrator,” she said. “Any member of the public with concerns about the council can now raise them directly with the Commissioner of the public inquiry.” Roslyn McCulloch, who has three decades of experience in local government and planning law and conducted the 2019

Residents of the Mangrove Mountain community have launched a petition in an effort to stop the proposed sale of the district’s heritage listed Union Church.

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Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, was in Berkeley Vale on April 21, to visit Star Scientific, a company leading the way in developing the global hydrogen energy economy. See page 26

Sport

Sydney FC came back from a two goal deficit against the Mariners at Central Coast Stadium on Saturday... See page 40

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The decision was announced on April 27 by Local Government Minister Shelley Hancock, who said the inquiry will provide an “independent, open, and transparent process to help improve the council’s performance and sustainability”. While the move has been applauded by Administrator Dick Persson and Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast Adam Crouch, not everyone is pleased.

Suspended Mayor Lisa Matthews said a public inquiry isn’t the answer ratepayers have been looking for and Shadow Minister for the Central Coast, David Harris, said he was disappointed that calls for a judicial inquiry, supported by an e-petition bearing more than 20,000 signatures, had been ignored. Minister Hancock said Council’s performance, particularly concerning financial management, had been of “great concern” to the community. “On behalf of all Central Coast ratepayers, I want to see Council performing in the best interest of the community and this public inquiry will help get to the bottom of the issues which have impacted its performance, resulting in my

Local Government Minister Shelley Hancock

suspension of councillors and appointment of an Interim Administrator,” she said. “Any member of the public with concerns about the council can now raise them directly with the Commissioner of the public inquiry.” Roslyn McCulloch, who has three decades of experience in

local government and planning law and conducted the 2019 public inquiry into Balranald Shire Council, has been appointed Commissioner of the inquiry. At the conclusion of the inquiry, she will present a report to the Minister and may make recommendations, including issuing a Performance Improvement Order or dismissing Council. Hancock said the decision means the Coast’s local government election will be postponed until late 2022, with current councillors to remain suspended during the inquiry process. Council Administrator, Dick Persson, said the Minister’s decision to stop the suspended councillors returning on April

Out&About

The Dooralong Transformation Centre will be one of the major beneficiaries from this year’s Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal on the Central Coast.

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The skies over Central Coast Airport at Warnervale will roar into life with the sights and sounds of the 2021 Central Coast Airshow over the weekend of May 22 and 23.

Business

The Indigenous Party of Australia, currently in the process of becoming a registered political party, has joined the groundswell of opposition to a development project planned for sensitive land at Kariong.

Bevan Router (3rd from right) and Ian Weekley (3rd from left) and others, at the Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy’s Anzac Service

Loud bands, bright lights, and big crowds – these were the scenes that made up most of the life of Big Day Out Founder, Ken West.

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Locals brought bush to the beach with the planting of over 2,000 trees at Umina Beach on April 21.

A Woy Woy veteran has been recognised for his decades of service with a Life Membership award at an Anzac Day service at Ettalong Diggers on April 25. See page 12

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Airshow to feature a wide variety of aerobatics and displays

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Business

The local community has asked to see the Termite Report which Central Coast Council says shows the Norah Head Hall should be demolished.

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The announcement that councillors will remain suspended as a public inquiry into Central Coast Council is launched marks the end of a 30 year career.

With community angst running high over the proposed sale of council assets on the Peninsula...

Central Coast resident, Nikki Bennett, is now starring in a theatrical tribute for Australian Music legend, Helen Reddy.

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Mixed reactions to announcement of public inquiry It’s official – a public inquiry is to be held into Central Coast Council, the councillors will remain suspended and the local government elections slated for September 4 will be postponed until late next year.

New Indigenous Party opposed to DLALC bushland development

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public inquiry into Balranald Shire Council, has been appointed Commissioner of the inquiry. At the conclusion of the inquiry, she will present a report to the Minister and may make recommendations, including issuing a Performance Improvement Order or dismissing Council. Hancock said the decision means the Coast’s local government election will be postponed until late 2022, with current councillors to remain suspended during the inquiry process. Council Administrator, Dick Persson, said the Minister’s decision to stop the suspended councillors returning on April 29 was “great news for both the community and the Council”.

News

The (VRA) is celebrating the launch of their first official uniform for members of the organisation... See page 5

Australian Reptile Park resident icon, Ranger Mick, has hit an incredible milestone, officially marking his 60,000th show performed at the Park.

The community push to cancel the PEP11 permit for offshore drilling has taken a large leap forward, with Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, announcing the project will not go ahead under the Morrison government during last weekend’s Paddle Out protest at Terrigal Beach.

Public inquiry to be held and Council to remain under administration It’s official, a public inquiry is to be held into Central Coast Council and the local government elections slated for September 4 will be postponed until late next year.

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Community groups fight to save facilities listed for sale See pages 6

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Seven senior citizens who help to make their communities an inspiring place to live have been acknowledged..

ANZAC Day service at Memorial Park, The Entrance

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29 was “great news for both the community and the Council”. “My Final Report recommended this course of action as there is still a lot to do before the Council recovers from the disruption of the past three years,” he said. Persson also applauded the appointment of Rik Hart as the new Administrator. Hart acted as CEO until the recent appointment of David Farmer to the position. “The new CEO and new Administrator need to continue the ‘recovery’ without the political distractions which would have inevitably occurred if the councillors had been allowed to return,” he said.

The public now has a threeweek window to have its say on a Central Coast Council proposal to reclassify and rezone land at the Central Coast Stadium on the waterfront at Gosford. See page 25

Sport

After two home games at Central Coast Stadium this week, the Mariners have picked up only one of six potential league points, suffering a draw and then a crushing defeat. See page 40

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New CEO, David Farmer, has his eyes firmly set on the future As the State Government ordered public inquiry delves into the causes of Central Coast Council’s financial crisis, new CEO, David Farmer, has his eyes firmly set on the future. Farmer is determined to achieve his dual goals of making the Council into an organisation for which its staff are proud to work and which is recognised more for its initiatives and policy decisions than the mistakes of the past 6-7 years. Taking up his appointment as CEO on April 12, Farmer is almost a month into his tenure and says he is in it “for the long haul”. He has a difficult job ahead of him. Working alongside Rik Hart,

who will take over from Dick Persson as Administrator on May 13, it will be Farmer’s job to see Council return to a solid financial footing. “I have been in difficult situations similar to this before,” he said. “I have worked at councils under administration at Wollongong for three and a half years and at Ipswich for 12 months, and am familiar with how this will work. “In some ways it is easier working alongside just one person, as opposed to elected councillors, as you don’t have to wonder how the numbers will fall. “Each Administrator is different, but I am confident that I will work well with Rik Hart, he understands both roles.

Central Coast Council CEO, David Farmer

“His will be a more short term focus but I have a long term plan to work first with the Administrator and eventually with elected councillors to make the organisation as sound as possible.” Hart, who acted as CEO from

October 30, when councillors were suspended and the Council was placed under administration until Farmer’s appointment, is already familiar with the workings of the organisation. Farmer said the first priority would be returning the Council’ finances to a healthy state. “It will be a lot of hard work for many people,” he said. Farmer said the road to financial recovery had begun with the loss of around 250 staff members. “Many of the hard decisions have already been made, with most of the staff cuts at management level, and now the organisation has to adapt to operating with fewer people and less resources as it continues to deliver essential services,” he said.

“In the short term, I hope to get this year’s budget working a little better than anticipated and I’d like to see a small surplus to start next year.” Key to achieving this, Farmer said, would be the 15 per cent rate rise yet to be okayed by the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART), which will hand down its decision some time in May. In the event the rate increase of 13 per cent above the 2 per cent cap is denied, Farmer said there would be some “serious surgery” to services. “With cuts already having made to staff at the upper levels of the organisation, a further wave of staff cuts would impact those who deliver Council’s services,” he said. Continued page 10

Business NSW Central Coast has applauded news that the Federal Government has extended the construction commencement requirement.. See page 26

Sport

The Men’s Over 40 and Over 45 State Championships went ahead in Tamworth from Friday to Sunday, April 30 – May 2... See page 39

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Peninsula assets on the block Community land across the Peninsula – including green spaces, a retirement community and a sports oval – is set to be reclassified and sold off as part of Central Coast Council’s ‘solution’ to solving its financial woes. The Council first released their ‘assets sales program’ as part of its financial recovery plan at the April 27 Council meeting, with many members of the public unaware of the looming auction. With growing anger in the community, Council swayed on their decision to sell off the assets, and quickly announced a formal community consultation process into the list of sites. Residents have until May 21 to provide feedback, view the location and a description of

Fassifern Street in Ettalong Beach will need to be reclassified as a residential zone prior to its sale

the land parcels by visiting yourvoiceourcoast.com. Council Administrator, Dick Persson, agreed with community requests for a community feedback process after an outpouring of community anger, as characterised by the protest

outside the Council’s Chamber in Wyong on April 27. Persson said he regretted his handling of the matter which had caused widespread concern amongst the community. “There is still a need for

Council to raise funds through the sale of surplus or ‘lazy’ assets if we are to pay down the huge debts run up by the suspended Councillors,” Persson said. “This is not a ‘fire sale’ as some are claiming - any properties sold will be at

Photo: Tim Geluk

Aboriginal Central Coast women Renee Sales and Tracie Howie are opposed to the development

market price or better, and the market is very strong at the moment. “I can assure residents that all due diligence is being undertaken in this process. “This includes assessment against the Community Strategic Plan, consultation with the independent Property Advisory Committee and always independent market valuation assessment.” The plan, which required a review of Council’s property assets, then grouped the properties into three categories: operational classified and appropriately zoned land, operational classified land which requires rezoning, and land parcels where Council is seeking reclassification from community to operational land. Continued page 6

Hardy’s Bay RSL Club have received over $16,000 in funding to help reactivate their live music venue after the easing of COVID-19 restrictions... See page 26

Sport

There are encouraging early signs emerging from the Woy Woy Lions in their Premier 1 men’s and women’s teams following big changes. See page 40

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New COVID restrictions to impact Coast A three-day re-tightening of COVID-19 health restrictions came into force on the Central Coast on May 6 following recent cases of community transmission and updated health advice from Chief Health Officer Dr Kerry Chant. The new restrictions came into force at midday on May 6 (enforceable from 5pm) and will remain in place until 12.01am on Monday, May 10 in the Greater Sydney region, which includes the Central Coast. During this period visitors to households will be limited to 20 guests – including children and masks will be compulsory

on public transport and in all public indoor venues, such as retail, theatres, hospitals, aged care facilities and for front-ofhouse hospitality staff (except in a hospitality venue when eating or drinking). Drinking while standing up at indoor venues will not be

allowed, nor will singing by audiences at indoor shows or by congregants at indoor places of worship. Dancing will not be allowed at indoor hospitality venues or nightclubs but will be allowed at weddings with a strong recommendation that no more

than 20 people should be on the dance floor at any one time. Visitors to aged care facilities will be limited to two people. It is also strongly recommended the community avoids mingling in large groups during the specified period and is careful not to put the most vulnerable at risk. Premier Gladys Berejiklian said the three-day restrictions would help reduce the risk of a super spreading event. “These measures are proportionate to the risk and will help reduce further cases of community transmission,” Berejiklian said. “To allow our health authorities to do their excellent work it is critical the community

continues to keep their physical distance, get tested with even the mildest of symptoms and importantly continues to use the Service NSW app to check into venues.” Health Minister, Brad Hazzard, urged anyone experiencing any cold or flu-like symptoms, even if they are mild, to isolate immediately, get tested and continue to isolate until a negative result is received. “It is also important to remember that even if you have had your first or second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine you must still come forward for testing if you have any symptoms.” he said. Source: Media release, May 6 NSW Health

Central Coast businesses are reaping the benefits of the State Government’s Dine & Discover NSW initiative, which has seen more than $2M spent in the region so far. See page 27

Sport

Over the weekend of May 1-2, four members of the Central Coast Cycling Club raced in the Goulburn Workers Junior 2 Day Tour, coming away with quality results. See page 39

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the Premier for not calling a Judicial Inquiry. After his allotted five minutes was up, Terrigal MP, Adam Crouch, outlined what happened from October 2020 that saw the public become aware of the debt. He said if a Judicial Inquiry had been called, the councillors would have been allowed to return. He explained why a Public Inquiry was better than a Judicial Inquiry. “As part of a Public Inquiry, under subsection 438U (2) of the Local Government Act, the independent commissioner has the same powers, authorities, protections and immunities as that of a royal commission,” he said.

Charmhaven children’s event entertainment business, Storybook Party Co, has been nominated for three categories in the Australian 2021 What’s On 4 Kids Awards. See page 27

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Asset sales community consultation period extended Central Coast Administrator, Dick Persson, has decided to extend the community consultation period on the proposed asset sales and reclassification list. He announced the time extension on Monday afternoon, May 10, following a press conference by Central Coast Labor MPs that morning at Wyong Council Chambers. They wanted more time for people to make submissions to Council’s tranche 3 asset sales program. Among the list of potential assets are community halls, carparks and green spaces across the Central Coast. Swansea MP, Yasmin Catley, said that many community members had only just begun to learn the full extent of the items for sale. “Some sites might be able to be sold without community impact, but time is needed for a proper community assessment. “The loss of these public assets will harm our communities for decades. “The community’s voice

The OASIS Centre at 15-23 Hely St, Wyong is up for sale

must be heard and it is clear that the community wants the public asset sell-off to be stopped,” she said. Wyong MP, David Harris, said that some of the sites identified in tranche 3 included land which housed important community services. “There should be a full

explanation about what will happen to those organisations which would be forced out. “These groups include OASIS, Norah Head Playgroup, Community Legal Service and more,” he said. The Entrance MP, David Mehan, said his electorate had the largest number of public assets for sale.

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“Our community has the most to lose and yet they were given less than three weeks to provide feedback. “It’s a disgrace,” he said. The community will now have until 5pm on Friday, May 28, to have their say about the list of properties that Council plans to sell to improve its financial situation.

“Feedback from the community identified some spelling errors in the assets listed and I can confirm these have now been corrected,” Administrator, Dick Persson, said. “I understand this has caused some confusion and inconvenience to the community and as such I’ve

decided to extend the consultation period for a further seven days. “As I’ve stated previously, with the councillors not returning, there is now no immediate rush so the community now has until May 28 to have their say on the assets proposed.” Persson said the property content was presented in two ways – a text document and colour-coded on an interactive map of the Central Coast. “Certain assets proposed have conditions of sale placed on them that legally form part of the contract of sale, and it is important that the community is aware of these conditions. “I want to reiterate, this is not a fire sale. “Any properties sold will be at market price or better, and the market is very strong now,” Persson said. A further report about the proposed asset sales will return to Council before the end of June.

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Comprehensive final report of the A permanent ocean entrance at The Entrance is not a solution to improving water quality in the Tuggerah, Budgewoi and Lake Munmorah lakes system, according to the final report of the Tuggerah Lakes Expert Panel. However, the Panel says that even though The Entrance Channel should not be extensively dredged, there should be a detailed dredging management strategy outlining where, when and why dredging should be done. According to the report, dredging plans should be based on conservation and involving the community, as well as best available science, instead of dredging in response to community concerns.

A second opening at Budgewoi Lake should be considered, including the viability of different concepts or options in terms of engineering, effectiveness and costs, the Panel said. Terms of Reference for the Review excluded flooding, although the Panel hoped that the information in its report was considered in any updated flood management plan. In 2019, the NSW Government committed $200,000 to establish the Tuggerah Lakes Expert Panel, led by Associate Professor, Will Glamore, to investigate the ongoing water quality problems in Tuggerah Lakes and recommend actions to address these issues. The Panel has put forward 50 solutions to fix water quality in its Tuggerah Lakes Water

Quality Independent Expert Panel Review, released on May 7 during a visit to the Central Coast by Environment Minister, Matt Kean. Tuggerah Lakes is at a crossroads, the report said. Strategic and measurable plans are required for dredging, wrack management, nearshore water quality, stormwater management, entrance flood management and sustainable catchment development. These plans need to be integrated in Central Coast Council’s Coastal Management Program, which is currently open for public consultation. Plans need to be transparent, well communicated and openly discussed with the community in a proactive manner, the report said.

The Panel said Council cannot and should not be solely responsible for managing the lakes ecosystem and support in funding and resources was needed from state and federal governments. It suggested a Catchment Coordinator Taskforce for a fiveyear period, with review after three years, to help implement recommendations in the Review and to support Council in its development of the Coastal Management Program. “The broader cycle of poor communication resulting in an escalation of tensions, followed by reactive actions, needs to be broken. “To achieve a strategic plan for ongoing management of Tuggerah lakes, a communication reset is required between and within

state and local government and the broader community. The taskforce would play an important role as a circuit breaker in discussions between local stakeholders and government officials, developing a collaborative and shared approach to establish water quality targets based on community values, the Panel said. And, the Panel said, it should be funded by the state government, similar to the Wamberal Beach Taskforce. There were concerns that Tuggerah Lakes would fall significantly behind other similar systems without adequate funding. An environmental levy would secure a continual baseline funding source and help to

avoid the current reliance on ad hoc state or government grants, the Panel said. Further, with significant upcoming developmental pressures from population growth, particularly around Lake Munmorah and Porters Creek Wetland, it was the Panel’s opinion that a stormwater levy would help Council maintain stormwater infrastructure. The comprehensive 368page Review goes into fine detail covering communication and stakeholder engagement; entrance processes, hydrodynamics and mixing, water quality and ecological status, catchment pressures, summary and recommendations.

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From Council This is my final column as Interim Administrator of Central Coast Council. I had my last Council meeting on Tuesday evening and now head home. I will be replaced by Mr Rik Hart, who is a very experienced Local Government CEO, and someone who will provide continuity with the repair work we have undertaken jointly over the last six months when he served as acting CEO. This has been the fourth Council I have served as Administrator. It has been by far the most challenging. There has never been a greater case of financial mismanagement in Australia’s Local Government history. I am proud we have turned things around in less than one year, but I acknowledge many of the measures deemed necessary are very unpopular and some people feel are very unfair. I do understand how they feel. But the key word is “necessary”. Both Mr Hart and I would have much preferred not to have proposed a rate rise, to sell-off Council assets to pay down a massive debt, and to remove over 250 jobs. We feel we had no other choices. Interestingly, none of the critics have proposed any alternative actions. Please remember who was responsible for this calamity. I never expected doing this job would make everyone happy. I was right but thank you to the many wellwishers who have provided such positive feed-back. It is very much appreciated. Dick Persson AM Administrator, Central Coast Council

Community helping to shape a positive Central Coast

Speeding blitz this May – Stop it. Or... cop it!

Key projects our community have contributed to include the Mountain Bike Feasibility Study, Kibble Park and The Entrance Place Plans, Helen Reserve Gorokan dog park, and the Active Lifestyles Strategy.

Locals and visitors to the Coast will see a heightened focus on speeding throughout May as NSW Police increase their presence and enforcement on 50km/ hr roads, and we increase education messaging to remind everyone to take care and slow down on local roads.

Over 12,800 voices have been heard on Council projects since the beginning of this year, all helping to shape a shared vision and roadmap for the future of our region.

Projects open now for feedback include: • Kariong Oval Recreational Area (until 17 May) • Central Coast Stadium rezoning and reclassification (until 21 May) • Asset Sales Program – Tranche 3 (until 28 May) • Coastal Management Plans (until 25 May) o Tuggerah Lakes o Lake Macquarie o Open Coast o Hawkesbury-Nepean River system including Brisbane Water • Draft Operational Plan 2021-22 and Fees and Charges (until 26 May) • Council Affordable Housing Land Proposal (until 26 May) • Tuggerah Lakes foreshore restoration works (until 2022) The Your Voice Our Coast online consultation hub is making it easy for the community to provide feedback on projects that interest them 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please continue to share your thoughts, ideas and opinions with us – Have Your Say at yourvoiceourcoast.com

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.

Speeding continues to be the biggest killer on our roads and contributes to 44 percent of all fatalities that occur on our region’s roads.

Make road safety a priority and slow down, particularly in built up urban areas with 50km/hr zones where road users like children, the elderly, cyclists and pedestrians may be.

Free workshops to help parents and supervisors teach learner drivers Despite making up approximately 15 percent of all licence holders, younger drivers represent almost a quarter of annual road fatalities.

When we teach the important skill of driving, we have a responsibility to help create safe and effective drivers. In a joint initiative with Transport for NSW, we are helping parents and supervisors teach learner drivers with a number of free workshops at Erina and Tuggerah from 13 May.

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It also includes a 37-page report on the responses received from the communication and information survey and other methods of public consultation during the Review. Minister for Environment and Energy, Matt Kean, said

the extensive work by the Panel would inform the preparation of Central Coast Council’s Coastal Management Program, which will include setting the direction for management of the lakes for the next 10 years.

Council’s Program, which is currently underway and now open for community feedback, will update existing plans. Parliamentary Secretary for Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said the Expert Panel’s report will ensure the coastal planning process for Tuggerah

Lakes is underpinned by sound science and data. “This is the first time that science, data and community feedback have been brought together into a single document that all levels of government can utilise to better direct resources and

funding,” Crouch said. “The extensive public consultation conducted by the Panel shows that our community thinks a ‘reset’ into the management of Tuggerah Lakes is required, and this report enables the Council to do exactly that.

“The Panel has worked hard to form 50 final recommendations which the NSW Government will now consider and also provide to the Council,” Crouch said.

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From page 1 Crouch posed the question to the Central Coast Labor MPs, who put the Motion to debate the petition for a Judicial Inquiry, why they wouldn’t trust the head of the Public Inquiry, Roslyn McCulloch. He said she was a highly esteemed figure who had more than 30 years of legal experience. “Commissioner McCulloch has been given immense powers in her role presiding over the Public Inquiry,” Crouch said. “Commissioner McCulloch has immense experience in legal practice and local government and has been given terms of reference that are as broad as possible, which will allow her to conduct an open, transparent and detailed public inquiry.” Next speaker in the debate was The Entrance MP, David Mehan, who said the Premier had let down the constituents as she could have ordered a Judicial Inquiry. He said the head of this Public Inquiry had nowhere near the powers of a judge. “Will you broaden the Inquiry to look at the amalgamation?” he asked

After the State Parliament debate on a Judicial Inquiry, Tom Colosimo (left), Alyson Day, Nelly Saba, Wyong MP David Harris, Gosford MP Liesl Tesch, Aurora Walker, Suzi Green and Marianne Hamilton

“Would the Local Government Department pay?” Mehan said the elephant in the room was amalgamation, with councils across the state struggling to deal with issues. He mentioned a few items such as the Ourimbah masterplan and a mobile phone tower at Wyoming that had benefitted from councillor input to staff recommendations. Kiama MP, Gareth Ward, spoke next and called the message from Mehan: “verbal diarrhoea and dribble and misleading to constituents”. Then followed a series of points of order from Opposition MPs interrupting his speech. “You want to return those

incompetent Labor-Green councillors back……” Ward said, and while he talked the speaker was calling, order, order order. Numerous points of order were called and upheld. Gosford MP, Liesl Tesch, spoke next and she said that deep seated problems lay behind a number of NSW councils and the forced mergers. She wanted terms of reference wide enough to dig into 20 years of pain. “A Liberal merger tax”, she called the rate harmonisation process. She noted that no problems had been flagged by NSW

auditors or PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers). She pointed out that the debt of more than half a billion mentioned by Terrigal MP, Adam Crouch, included $317M inherited from the former councils (Wyong and Gosford). “I remind the Member for Kiama and the Member for Terrigal that it is not $560M worth of debt; it is $317M worth of debt that we inherited as Coasties from the two councils, which shed staff before the merger,” Tesch said. “They flogged off a whole bunch of our assets, including our Gosford parking facility, and have dumped this on the administrator, who has then

spent $50M on a useless administration system. “We need the Premier’s help.” Administrator, Dick Persson, said it is the hardest job that he has ever done. “He said the backlog was out of control and the amalgamation is far from over.” Tesch said that Council’s new CEO, David Farmer, was in the gallery, but the Premier was not in the chamber. “We ask again for $70M to cover the cost of the mergers for our community,” Tesch said. “The threat to us is the massive sell-off of public land. “I have been on the phone

with concerned community members from across the Coast. “This needs more than whatever inquiry they are offering; it needs a deep, hard look.” The Local Government Minister, Shelley Hancock, spoke next, explaining that the public would be getting a Public Inquiry that would have all the powers of a royal commission and would be far reaching. Wyong MP, David Harris, replied saying it was good to hear the Public Inquiry would be wide reaching and that he took solace from that. The Chair asked everyone to vote on accepting the petition, which they did. And that was it. After the debate, Member for Terrigal,Adam Crouch, confirmed that the “public inquiry will not cost Central Coast ratepayers a single cent”. Crouch said the Public Inquiry was expected to take about 12 months and would be funded by the NSW Government, not Central Coast Council. The cost was expected to be about $1M.

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155 pages of fees and charges A local aircraft not being used as a business will see an increase of 15 cents to its landing fees at Warnervale Airport next financial year. A plane up to 700kgs take-off weight will pay $9 per landing, or per 20-minute block for circuits. That’s an increase of 15 cents on this year’s $8.85 fee. For most of the Warnervale airport fees, the increase in Central Coast Council’s proposed fees and charges for next financial year is 1.5 per cent across the board. By comparison, cricket practice nets fees per net per

hour would go up by 87 cents: from $17.40 to $18.27. That’s an increase of five per cent. For most sporting fees, the increase is five per cent across the board. A fine for sports bodies using a reserve or park without permission has gone up $25 from $500 to $525. In total there are 155 pages of fees and charges attached to the Council’s budget or operational plan for next financial year. The documents are currently open to the public for comment until May 26. Fees cover everything from

childcare to internment rates. It will cost another $8 next year to release a car from impounding, that takes the cost to $360. In contrast, a compliance certificate for a dangerous dog enclosure will go down next year if the draft is adopted. It is now $158 and could drop back down to $150. Bookings for halls look like being cheaper in some instances while it is proposed that next year the costs for public hiring of Laycock St Community Theatre remain the same as this year. The $550 it cost this year to be a member of Central Coast Stadium is missing from next

year’s fees and charges. Monthly reserved parking at Baker St Carpark, now actually named Gosford City Car Park, is proposed to increase from $120 a month to $195 a month for level one parking. The higher levels jump from $86 to $130. And it’s going to cost more to deal with death: from $460 to $470 for interment costs and a standard bronze plaque goes up by $12 to $322. Lodgement of an application to install a manufactured home on a residential property remains the same at $368. Swimming Pool Compliance Certificate Inspection (private pools) remains the same at

$150. Child care fees have gone up but are different for different centres. Application for Minor Vegetation Works Permit (Trees only) for removing up to five individual trees will cost $220 for two trees or less, plus $110 for each extra tree, excluding GST. This is up from $200 and $100 this year. Fees for a Complying Development Certificate, mandatory inspections and issue of the Occupation Certificate have gone up. For example, a detached studio now costs $1,800.

It is proposed to increase that to $2,015. Biosecurity Inspection, now $150 per hour or part thereof, is proposed to increase to $160. Membership fees have gone up for Wyong and Toukley pools but not for Woy Woy’s Peninsula Leisure Centre. Food Shops Annual Administration charge will go up with the base rate to be $266, up from $255 this year. Outdoor dining areas now pay an application fee of $376 and that is proposed to increase to $382. Merilyn Vale

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according to a Council report. At its April 27 meeting, Council agreed to pay an unnamed company a maximum of $1.4M over two years for the inspection, servicing and maintenance of these systems and equipment. The contract will start this month.

Council is presently paying a commercial arrangement on a monthly basis, which it doesn’t want to continue, however, it has to comply with regulations. Compliance is demonstrated through a process that verifies that the correct number and type of Fire Safety Measures are installed within a building,

and measures are operational. Upon verification, an Annual Fire Safety Statement is generated and displayed within the building. The testing and maintenance is performed by a contractor who specialises in the delivery of these services. The preferred proponent was

identified in documents that remained confidential at the Council meeting. Council said the documents remained confidential as they contained commercial information of a confidential nature that would, if disclosed, prejudice the commercial position of the person who

supplied it, and because consideration of the matter in open Council would, on balance, be contrary to the public interest as it would affect Council’s ability to obtain value for money for services for the Central Coast community. Merilyn Vale

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Inquiry terms of reference are as “open, far-reaching and transparent as possible” - Crouch Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, has hit back at criticism from the Labor Party over the terms of reference for the recently announced public inquiry into Central Coast Council. Shadow Minister for the Central Coast, David Harris, said the terms of reference were an “outrageous attempt” to protect the State Government from any scrutiny as to its contribution to the Council’s financial woes.

“The decision to only scrutinise this debacle post 2017 shows that the Berejiklian Government wants no scrutiny of the Fit for the Future process and the role of the first Administrator,” Harris said. “The whole purpose of an inquiry was to give residents of the Central Coast surety that everything has been scrutinised and that the mistakes of the past will not be repeated. “In fact, the Government had the opportunity to use this inquiry to educate the whole Local Government sector.

“NSW Labor has always said that any inquiry should include the Fit for the Future process, the role of the first Administrator during transition, the role of current councillors and staff, and the role of internal and external audit processes. “Only then could residents have confidence that a thorough investigation has occurred. “Everything should be on the table. “Instead, we have narrow terms of reference which basically only look at part of the

whole picture. “The Central Coast community has the right to feel cheated.” But Crouch said the terms of reference were as “open, farreaching and transparent as possible”, so that the independent Commissioner can investigate whatever she sees fit. “The public inquiry will expose who was responsible for Council’s $565M debt and will help to ensure that this appalling financial situation is never repeated,” he said.

“At every opportunity, a group of Labor and Independent councillors voted to conceal the Council’s appalling financial situation from the community and from the NSW Government.” In response to community calls for a judicial inquiry, with an e-petition signed by more than 20,000 residents debated in Parliament on May 6, Crouch said that any evidence collected at a judicial inquiry would be inadmissible in a court or to the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC). “Any evidence collected

through the public inquiry can be used later in a court or at ICAC,” he said. “If a judicial inquiry was held, the councillors would have been allowed to return, but the people who signed the judicial inquiry petition were never told this. “The public inquiry will consist of public hearings where community members, as well as current and former Council staff, can provide evidence to the Commissioner.”

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he thought I was joking but then we checked the ticket over and over again. “Oh my gosh, it was so hard to believe. “I was up for the rest of the night, I couldn’t sleep, and still

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Do Parliamentary Secretary claims need to be fact checked? Claim from Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast: “A group of 8 Councillors repeatedly concealed the council’s true financial state from the community and the NSW Government by holding confidential meetings” Councillors were informed by the CEO of the true state of Council’s finances on 6 October 2020. • On 12 October there was one item discussed in confidential about the establishment of a Finance Committee. 12 Councillors voted yes to the item being confidential. • On 19 October, 3 matters were considered in confidential - 1 related to staffing and 2 were about Code of Conduct complaints. • On 20 October, Councillors voted to move into a confidential session to receive legal advice about the financial situation. 10 Councillors voted yes. • On 21 October, Councillors voted to discuss the financial update in an open meeting. 11 Councillors voted yes to discussing legal advice in a confidential session. • 2 Councillors resigned on 26 October, abandoning their post. • On 26 October, 3 matters were considered in a confidential session - 1 related to staffing and 2 were about Code of Conduct complaints. 12 Councillors voted yes to the confidential session.

Statement: “The Administrator has discovered that Council’s debt total is $565 million.” Questions still need to be answered. Some key points from the Administrator’s Report (2 Dec 2020): • “A catastrophic error of the amalgamated Council was their failure to understand that the organisation had less than $5m in unrestricted cash at the beginning of amalgamation” and …. Council debt at the time of amalgamation was $317m

Why did the State government force an amalgamation of Wyong and Gosford councils with this amount of debt and so little unrestricted cash? • “...A significant reason for the financial situation the Council now faces is that the Water Fund Externally Restricted Reserves and the Sewer Fund Externally Restricted Reserves were both understated by a total of $129.5m for 2018/2019. This gave the impression that the $129.5m was unrestricted cash .…...This misunderstanding had a major effect on future budgets”. • Approximately $200m of restricted funds were either unlawfully used or used without approval of Council. “Councillors should not be expected to have identified the unlawful and unauthorised use of Restricted Reserves, particularly given they were not identified in reports to Council. nor were they identified in the NSW Auditor General’s audit for the last three financial years.”

How were restricted funds being spent without approval? Which Council staff knew?

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Statement from Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast: “On 20 October 2020, Council announced it couldn’t pay its own staff. The NSW Government immediately provided $6.2 million so that staff could be paid”. In terms of the payroll: On 20 October, Council staff advised that if payroll was processed the following day without approval from the Minister to use the funds in the bank, then this was unlawful. It was now clear that staff had been using restricted funds for some time without authorisation. This had been without Councillors’ knowledge or approval.

Regarding the NSW Government response: On 6 October 2020, the Minister for Local Government had been advised that Council was “in a serous financial situation and faced an immediate and serious liquidity issue”. On that day the Minister announced that she had instructed the Office of Local Government “to appoint an independent financial expert and a Human Resources adviser to ascertain Council’s true position and identify options to address the issues as quickly as possible”. The NSW Government did not deliver on that commitment. During the following fortnight Council wrote to the Minister seeking approval to use money that was held in the bank for the immediate crisis. At that point, Council had over $300m in the bank. It is understood that the NSW Government did not respond. On 14 October, the Mayor wrote to the Minister seeking clarification about the Financial Expert and HR Advisor referenced in the media release (6/10/20). It is understood that the NSW Government did not respond. On 20 October, it was clear that the only way to get a response from the Minister was to advise that the payroll for over 2,000 staff was at risk. The $6.2m was an advance on the annual Financial Assistance Grant provided by the Federal Government.

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Class action against Council over flooding events planned

Members of the Tuggerah Lakes community are planning a class action against Central Coast Council on behalf of all property owners who suffered loss or damage as a result of devasting flood events in February 2020 and again in March 2021. The claim is that the damaging effects of the floods could have been avoided if Council had taken reasonable action sooner. A Sydney law firm, King & Wood Mallesons, has been engaged to call for people to register their interest in participating in a claim against the Council.

At this stage, it is just a show of hands, so lawyers can assess the viability of a class action and whether it will be eligible for litigation funding. The impacts of the floods are still being felt throughout the community, however, there may be hope for residents whose property has been damaged by these floods, with the prospect of a class action against Council. The residents are focused on the Council’s Tuggerah Lakes Estuary Management Plan and the Council’s failure to manage the lake entrance in accordance with that plan and accompanying Council documents. Under the Estuary

Management Plan, the Council recognised that one of the benefits of maintaining flows through the lake entrance was the minimisation of flood risks. At 9am on March 20, 2021, when severe rainfall had commenced, Administrator, Dick Persson, stated in social media that “the Entrance Channel remains open and crews are on the ground ready to respond”. Residents considering the class action say whatever the Council did or not do that day and weekend proved ineffectual. Flooding occurred again for the second successive year. A local resident and business owner at the forefront of the

class action stated that their motivation for bringing a class action against the Council was that “something needs to be done to change the way the Entrance is managed by the Council, or we may be facing another flood in a year’s time.” The residents argue that the flooding of homes and businesses was easily preventable by the proper management of the lake entrance by the Council. The Administrator, Dick Persson, recently published a report from coastal expert, Angus Gordon, about the two floods. However, it seems that Mr Gordon was not given the Estuary Management Plan of

the Council to consider as part of his report. Mr Gordon states that, regarding entrance management of the lakes “it is not apparent that a formal entrance management policy currently exists”. However, there is such a plan readily in sight on the Council’s website. Apparently, no-one at the Council gave this plan to Mr Gordon. Pat Aiken of Coastal Residents Inc wrote to the Administrator drawing this obvious error to the attention of theAdministrator and demanding the withdrawal of the report. No reply seems to have been

received from Mr Persson, who is due to finish his role as Administrator shortly. This report must be difficult to stomach for residents affected by the flooding who believe that the Council failed to manage the lake entrance in accordance with the Council’s own plan, not once, but twice, in the February 2020 and March 2021 weather events. It is now possible for residents who experienced damage in the flood to register their interest in joining the potential class action. Source: Media statement, May 3 Erin Eckhoff, Senior Associate King & Wood Mallesons, Solicitors

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Council property listed for sale

10-20 Lakeside Pde, The Entrance

Community feedback on the list of proposed property sales by Central Coast Council to recover its financial situation is open until 5pm on Friday, May 28. The following list is tranche 3 of Council property sales specifically in the northern suburbs. Operational land, reclassification, rezoning:

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Wyong: 31 Alison Rd (Lot 3

Sec 10 DP 3136); 11 Church St (Lot 1 DP 421613); (Lot 2 DP 421613); (Lot 3 DP 421613); (Lot 4 DP 421613); 2W Rankens St (Lot 4 DP 659489); 15-23 Hely St (PT 1 Sec1 DP 3136); (PT 2 Sec1 DP 3136); (PT 3 Sec1 DP 3136); (PT 4 Sec1 DP 3136); (PT 5 Sec1 DP 3136); 17 Rankens Ct (Lot 15 DP 656584). Long Jetty: 14 Elsiemer St (Lot 150 DP 519032). Toukley: 116 Evans Rd (Lot 29 DP 21112); 49 Hammond Rd (Lot 30 DP 21112). The Entrance: 10 Lakeside

Pde (Lot 61 DP 24151); 8 Manning Rd (Lot 4 DP 14527); 10 Manning Rd (Lot 5 DP 14527) 14A and 14B Manning Rd (Lot 7 DP 14527);18 Manning Rd (Lot 9 DP 14527); 20A Manning Rd (Lot 10 DP 14527); 24A Manning Rd (Lot 12B DP 408523). Killarney Vale: 4 Tyrrell Pl (Lot 479 DP 704452); 6 Tyrrell Pl (Lot 478 DP 704452); 148 Wyong Rd (Lot 52 DP 1106508); 150 Wyong Rd (Lot 511 DP 845787). Bateau Bay: 8 Bay Village Rd

(Lot 51 DP 1154778); 10 Bay Village Rd (Lot 2 DP 1154356). Tuggerah: 11-23 Wyong Rd (Lots 15-21 DP 25373). Bushells Ridge: 435 Bushells Ridge Rd (Lot 192 DP 1032847). Operational land requires rezoning:

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Kiar: 305 Bushells Ridge Rd (Lot 185 & 186 DP 823132). Community land that will be reclassified to operational land, no rezoning required:

Norah Head: 75 Bungary Rd (Lot 1 DP 860696); 75 Bungary Rd (Lot 5 Sec 24 P 758779). Halekulani: 43A Ulana Ave (Lot 2 DP 218406). Woongarah:10WWoodcutters Rd (Lot 32 DP 1044070); Toukley: 9 Yaralla Rd (Lot 76 DP 20493); 11 Yaralla Rd (Lot 77 DP 20493); 13 Yaralla Rd (Lot 78 DP 20493); 15 Yaralla Rd (Lot 79 DP 20493). Wyong: 325 Pacific Hwy (Part Lot 103 DP 877557). Community land that will

be reclassified to operational land, rezoning required: Wyong: 6 Ithome St (Lot 4 DP614523); 77 Howarth St (Part Lot 2 DP 550364). Kanwal: 191 Wallarah Rd (Lot 21 DP 813270). Gorokan: 48W Wallarah Rd (Lot 2 DP733448). The Entrance: 2-4 Park Rd (Part Lot 1 DP 180642); 2-4 Park Rd (Part Lot 1 DP 406038). Source: Central Coast Council website

T UGGERAH LAKES FLO ODS February 2020 and March 2021

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Did you suffer flood damage? Members of the Tuggerah Lakes Community are planning a class action against the council on behalf of all property owners, occupants & others who suffered damage by either flood. Our case is that the damage to properties and vehicles could have been avoided if the council had taken reasonable action. At this stage, we would like to get an idea of how many may be interested in an action against the council to recover their losses. This will involve no commitment on your part at this stage – it is simply a registration of interest. Please visit www.tuggerahlakesfloods.com.au or scan the QR code for further information and to register your details. The information you provide will be treated in strictest confidence and will be subject to legal privilege. At this stage, the information collected is to be used only for the lawyers to assess a potential class action and will not be provided to the council. If you suffered any damage in either flood, you may be eligible to join the class .

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Previous councillors not wanted It was the right call to suspend the previous Central Coast Council as the mayors and councillors involved recently, and in the past, have a lot to answer for. The Central Coast Community voted them in with good trust and honesty but they failed miserably.

FORUM I would appeal to the Central Coast community not to vote for any of the previous councillors. Some of them have been there for too long and we have to refresh moving forward. Email, May 9 Kevin Duncan, Charmhaven

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Land sale decisions give contradictory signals The Administrator continues to attempt to convince the Central Coast community that pockets of green spaces in residential areas must be sold off, but his actions seem to contradict his statements about the financial situation being dire. On the one hand, we are told that there needs to be quick sales of community assets to cover debt. On the other hand, acres of land that were on the first tranche for sale, and would result in at least $15M to

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FORUM See Page 2 for address and contribution conditions. Opinions expressed are those of the writer and not necessarily of the newspaper Council, have been removed from sale by the Administrator. The recently acquired land for the Performing Art Centre in Gosford, which could have revitalised the city centre and

benefitted the entire Central Coast community, wasn’t withdrawn from sale. The controversial Chappie Pie land, prepared for the Chinese theme park, or was it a Buddhist temple?, was withdrawn by Mr Persson to make way for an airport that will benefit a very small part of the community. This land has already been on the market for four years and Central Coast Council didn’t seem to be able to, or want to, sell it. First, the Administrator said it had to be sold. Then he took it off the market

and approved another $5M from restricted funds to be spent on an airport masterplan plus a relocation of the airport club house and a land swap. How do these decisions by the Administrator reflect the debt emergency? When you see your green space, hall, bowling green, or local well used car park being sold off, please remember, everything is going to be all right because you can land your plane at the airport for only $9. Email, May 7 Joy Cooper, Green Point

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The Entrance man charged with 17 offences

Bridie Norquay-Medcalf is missing Lake Macquarie Police are trying to locate 18-year-old Bridie Norquay-Medcalf who they think could be on the Central Coast.

A man has been charged with several drug and firearm offences after weapons and cash were found in a home at The Entrance on May 6. Shortly before 10am, officers attached to Tuggerah Lakes Police District Proactive Crime Team, with assistance from Operation Utah Central Coast officers, executed a search warrant at a home on Ozone St,

where they arrested a 27-yearold man. Police allegedly located and seized three firearms, methylamphetamine, ammunition, electronic stun devices, an extendable baton, knives, cannabis and other items, including power tools, believed to be stolen. The man was taken to Wyong

Police Station and charged with 17 offences, including possess prohibited firearms and ammunition, supply prohibited drug, deal with the proceeds of crime and contravene firearms and weapons prohibition orders. He was refused bail to appear at Wyong Local Court. Source: Tuggerah Lakes Police District Facebook page, May 7

She was dropped off at Cardiff Railway Station on the morning of April 29 but Police can’t confirm that she boarded a train. Friends of Norquay-Medcalf were in contact with her on social media until April 30, but now she is not responding to messages. She is described as 160cm to 165cm tall, 70kg to 75kg, Caucasian, medium build, sandy-coloured shoulder length hair with blonde highlights, hazel eyes and she has a tongue piercing. When last seen, NorquayMedcalf was wearing black tracksuit pants and a black hoodie and was carrying her Whitebridge High School bag

which contained a greycoloured Everlast brand jumper. Police say they are very concerned for her wellbeing

Just before 4am police attended Forrow Dr following reports of extensive damage to the front glass doors of the cinema. A crime scene was established, and officers obtained CCTV footage of the incident. The vision depicts a white Toyota Hilux table top with a green canopy reversing into the doors.

Two men are seen to remove a cash machine from the location and load it into the rear of the ute. The men are described as both having large builds, wearing long pants and long sleeved shirts with their faces covered. The Toyota Hilux has NSW registration CX37FQ and was stolen from Robertson St, Carrington, on Monday, May 3. Source: Media release, May 7 NSW Police media

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Another Rural Fire Service property theft

Ram raid at Lake Haven cinema Officers attached to Tuggerah Lakes Police District are investigating following a ram raid at a cinema at Lake Haven on May 4.

and are asking help from the public to locate her.

An investigation is underway into the theft of items from a Rural Fire Service (RFS) property at Charmhaven. Between Tuesday, April 20, and Tuesday, May 4, a property on Arizona Rd was broken into and several items were reported stolen from a boat parked at the property. The items included safety equipment and electronics.

Officers attached to Tuggerah Lakes Police District attended and established a crime scene. Police would like members of the public who may have been approached by anyone attempting to sell these items, to come forward. Source: Media release, May 6 NSW Police

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Airshow to feature a wide variety of aerobatics and displays

The skies over Central Coast Airport at Warnervale will roar into life with the sights and sounds of the 2021 Central Coast Airshow over the weekend of May 22 and 23. Whether you are a die-hard aviation enthusiast or just looking for a fun weekend out with the family, 0organisers claim that there will be something for everyone at the air show. The airborne entertainment will be a spectacle with a huge line-up of aircraft. Leading the charge will be a display by the cutting edge fighter jet, the RAAF F-35A

Lightning II. This will be the debut of a new performance from the aircraft and the first with its own dedicated RAAF display pilot. Support from Defence Australia and the RAAF will continue with an appearance from the Air Force Roulettes. Arriving in style in their stateof-the-art Pilatus PC-21 trainers, this seven-plane aerobatic formation display will have spectators holding their breath as the Roulettes show just what fighter pilots are capable of. The aerobatic displays will continue with performances from champion pilot, Paul

Bennet, in his Wolf Pitts Pro, and one of Australia’s favourite aerobatic formation groups, The SkyAces. It won’t be just new things though, a whole roster of rare and unique warbirds will be turning back the clock with their own displays. Spectators can relive history with classic warbirds including the famous Spitfire, Mustang, Kittyhawk, Grumman Avenger and even homegrown heroes including the CAC Wirraway and CAC Boomerang, among many others. On the ground, the action continues with some special guests.

Extreme motorsport performer, Matt Mingay, and the Stuntz Inc Hot Wheels Stunt Team will be live at the show, offering some thrills. After some Hot Wheels action, Matt will take on aerobatic champion, Paul Bennet, headto-head in a high intensity drag race with car versus stunt plane. If that still isn’t enough action, there will be a death defying, heart stopping stunt involving freestyle motocross daredevil, Jacko Strong and his crew, with a high performance aerobatic plane and a huge ramp. Spectators will also discover

a vibrant ground festival across the airport, packed with street food,local markets,amusement rides for the young ones, RAAF displays and plenty of entertainment for all, including live music on the Saturday afternoon. It’s been more than 30 years since an air show has taken place at Central Coast Airport at Warnervale and this one is expected to draw large crowds to the region, providing a significant boost to the local economy and inspiring the next generation of Australian aviators. NSW Dine & Discover vouchers will be accepted at the gate towards a ticket

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purchase. Central Coast Airport does not have any on-site parking and several alternative transport options are being arranged for the event, including off-site parking, shuttle buses and public transport. Shuttle buses will operate across the local area with numerous pick-up points at local train stations, bus stops and off-site parking areas. For more information go online to centralcoastairshow. com.au Source: Media release, May 10 Your Central Coast Airport Association

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Toukley author announced as bronze winner of international award Toukley based author and business leadership mentor, Courtney Jones, was announced as the bronze winner in Business/ Career and Sales at the eLit Awards held on May 1 in New York. The eLit Awards honour the best English language e-books published each year for the North American market. The book in question is The Leader Within, a book to inspire women in leadership to trust and be guided by their intuition. Jones, also known as the Undercover Intuitive, has expertise in stakeholder management and acts in a key liaison role with emergency services during times of natural disasters, and her specialty is designing and implementing strategic plans and operational processes, and her career spans corporate, government and not-for-profit organisations. Jones strongly believes that being intuitive in business is fast becoming accepted as the new way to lead and innovate. “This approach to leadership and organisational development has never been more relevant and more important,” says Jones.

Courtney Jones

“A major paradigm shift is coming. “There is increasing pressure on business and government to be more transparent and evolve beyond the me first mentality and bottom-line objectives. “Building social capital through sustainable, equitable

business practices is the only way to ensure that core values are aligned with the evolving consciousness and inclusive priorities of today’s communities,” said Jones. Drawing on ancient Eastern philosophies and Western empirical studies, Jones developed the Ascension

Leadership Model, which employs left brained cognitive thinking that is underpinned by intuition and energetic awareness. “My Ascension Leadership Model (ALM) reveals how applying the model to your life can free you from self-doubt and indecision,” says Jones. “You will open to higher consciousness and enhanced energy and creativity as a leader and a changemaker. “Using a combination of selfawareness exercises, chakra alignment and meditation, the ALM is a process which enables you to quickly and effectively make decisions,” said Jones. “This calling is not so we can feel important, or become rich celebrities, or grow our social media following. “It is a result of inner yearning to create meaning in our lives and fulfill our highest purpose, “said Jones. She sees the ALM as a gateway for women to trancend perceived limitations and fully embrace their personal power and ability to create meaning in their lives and fulfill their highest purpose. Source: Media Release, May 6 Mind Potential Publishing

RAPE & Other Acceptable Practices debuted A new play that aims to start a conversation about various unacceptable social problems debuted at the Art House. The play is called RAPE & Other Acceptable Practices and has been produced by local Salt House Creative and is a commentary on various social problems that include rape, gaslighting, the silencing of victims and victimisation perpetrators. The production was directed by Sylvia Marie Keays, and was penned by Salt House Creative’s Artistic Director, Daniel Widdowson. “The play explores a victim, a perpetrator, and a witness, and it engages with the witness’s role and whether they should or could’ve intervened, and it questions whether it’s ok to turn a blind eye,” said writer, Daniel Widdowson. “Unfortunately, I have had many close friends that have been sexually assaulted or raped, and the play is designed to stimulate a conversation not to give answers to the problem,” said Widdowson. The plot follows the story of Maddie, a young woman who is raped and shows how she deals with the assault and the two days following it. Maddie is played by Claudia

Shnier, a recent graduate of Actors Centre Australia and played Beatrice in A View From the Bridge in 2020, and Olivia in Twelfth Night in 2019. “I love the play, I think it deals with a lot of important issues, so it’s great to be a part of it,” said Claudia Shnier. “I’m actually having so much fun, the rehearsal process has been so safe and has made me feel very comfortable,” “It has probably been the safest environment I have worked in as everyone is constantly checking in with each other, and we have a lot of fun,” said Shnier. The perpetrator is played by Widdowson,who hosted Saturday Disney from 2000-2007 and has written scripts for Home and Away and appeared on the Australian version of Ground Force. Director, Sylvia Marie Keays, is also no stranger to the industry as she was trained by the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Hollywood and has starred in films such as Stupid Stupid Man (2007), and Bikini Island (1991). RAPE & Other Acceptable Practices was shown on May 7 and 8 at the Art House in Wyong, and will be showing in Canberra on May 15, and Sydney from May 18-21. Harry Mulholland

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A COMPREHENSIVE LISTING OF EVENTS OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS ON THE CENTRAL COAST WEDNESDAY, MAY 12

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www.cen.org.au/events GEBC May Luncheon Event with Guest Speaker David Farmer, The Parkview Room, Central Coast Leagues Club, Ticketed, 12:15pm - 2pm Liza Meets Bassey starring Monique Montez - Morning Melodies May 2021, Laycock Street Community Theatre, Ticketed, 11am

THURSDAY, MAY 13

Swift Parrot bird survey walk, Sutton Reserve, Bateau Bay, bookings required, 9am - 12pm

FRIDAY, MAY 14

Echoes of Pink Floyd 2021, Laycock Street Community Theatre, Ticketed, 8pm 4323 3233

Ladies in Lavender, Woy Woy Little Theatre Cnr McMasters and Ocean Beach Road, Ticketed, 14 - 30/5, Multiple sessions www.trybooking.com

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Terrigal Antique & Vintage Fair, Lions Community Hall, Gosford, 15 &16/5, Sat - 8am - 4pm Sun - 9am - 3pm

Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) Open Day, 10am - 2pm, to find your nearest event visit www.fire. nsw.gov.au/openday Lisarow Country Fair, Lisarow Public School, 9am - 3pm Forest Aliveness Experience, Narara Ecovillage, Ticketed, 7:30am - 5pm

TUESDAY, MAY 18

Melinda Schneider: a farewell to Doris, Laycock Street Community Theatre, Ticketed, 7:30pm

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

THURSDAY, MAY 20 Y NSW Youth Careers Expo,

Lake Haven Shopping Centre, Free, 10am - 4pm

FRIDAY, MAY 21

4349 4757 www.cen.org.au/events Central Coast Airshow, Central Coast Airport, Ticketed, 9am - 5pm

Dying With Dignity Central Coast - its time for yes SATURDAY, MAY 29 votes for voluntary assisted dying COSS Connections bill in NSW, fungi foray, Kendall’s, Central Coast Katandra reserve, League’s Club, 10am - 1pm 10am, non-members bookings required welcome cen.org.au/events 0434 426 486 centralcoast@dwdnsw.org.au

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SATURDAY, MAY 22 Elizabeth Bay bird walk and talk, Munmorah State conservation area, Elizabeth Bay Park, bookings required, 8:30am - 10:30pm

Tom Burlinson in Swing That Music,

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Red Shield Appeal to run through May

The Dooralong Transformation Centre will be one of the major beneficiaries from this year’s Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal on the Central Coast. The Salvos are hoping to recruit 10,000 volunteers across the region to support the appeal, which runs through May and culminates in the major fundraising weekend on May 2930. The Dooralong Transformation Centre is Australia’s largest drug, alcohol and gambling rehabilitation program, providing residential support services in a drug free environment to those suffering from addiction. Donations this year will also support local Salvation Army Disaster Recovery and Emergency Services. With housing affordability now at record lows, The Salvos say the Red Shield Appeal is needed more than ever to help fund its network of social and community services and is asking the community to dig deep to help out. Throughout May and especially on May 29-30, the Salvos are encouraging community volunteers to partner with them

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Open Day at Fire and Rescue stations

when they are stationed at local supermarkets, Bunnings stores and sporting grounds with their iconic red donation buckets. This year’s appeal aims to raise $32M nationwide. “Due to the after-effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and natural disasters, the need for support nation wide is greater now than ever before,” a spokesperson said. “The Salvos will seek to address the root causes of homelessness, including family and domestic violence, financial hardship, disaster. emergencies, and addiction. “When the Salvos see someone in need, they can also see the potential of what people can achieve with support, but they need community help to be able to do this.” The spokesperson said $125 can provide a night of emergency accommodation for someone escaping crisis and $400 can provide warmth and comfort to five people experiencing homelessness. You can donate and enquire about how you can help at salvationarmy.org.au Source: Media release, May 3 Salvation Army

Go behind the scenes of a fire and rescue service and meet the local firefighters at Open Day on Saturday, May 15. Between 10am and 2pm, firefighters will be showcasing their broad capabilities at the Toukley, Wyong and The Entrance Fire and Rescue stations. Open Day is the chance to meet a firefighter, see the fire trucks in action, check out the equipment,see demonstrations and find out more about what the fire and rescue team does. They will answer your questions, show you around and help you prepare your home for a safe winter. Wyong’s Fire and Rescue NSW Station Commander Loader said Open Day was an opportunity to show people that firefighters did so much more than fight fires. “From fires, road crashes, hazardous material incidents and natural disasters to urban search and rescue, our firefighters are prepared for anything and ready to help anytime, anywhere,” he said. “A large part of our role is to educate the community about home fire safety and that’s

Wyong firefighters in a training session

where Open Day comes in. “This year we are focussing on the importance of having a working smoke alarm in your home. “Each year, about 20 people die in NSW from fires that could have been prevented. “Sadly, almost all of these fatalities occur in people’s homes and each death is a tragic loss for families, friends and the wider community.

“Additionally, for each fire fatality, there are also hundreds more people who survive a fire but suffer life changing health consequences. “Firefighters are committed to reducing the risk of such fires and to protecting the irreplaceable.” Loader said there was a 10 percent increase in the number of house fires during the cooler months, with many fires starting in bedrooms and

loungerooms due to heaters and electric blankets. “This year, we want to help residents prepare their homes and, in particular, encourage them to check their smoke alarms and have a Home Fire Escape Plan.” Visitors to Toukley fire station could get a free fighter hat and Toukley Lions Club is putting on a sausage sizzle. Sue Murray

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6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 11:30 Gardening Australia [s] 12:00 Miriam’s Big American 1:00 Adventure (PG) [s] 2:00 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] 12:30 National Press Club Address 3:00 4:00 1:35 Media Watch [s] 2:00 Parliament Question Time [s] 5:00 6:00 3:15 ABC News Afternoons [s] 7:00 4:00 Think Tank (PG) [s] 4:55 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery 7:30 (PG) [s] 5:25 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 (PG) [s] 8:00 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] S 9:00 8:30 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering (PG) [s] 9:00 You Can’t Ask That (M s) [s] 10:00 9:30 QI: Roaming (M) [s] 11:00 10:00 The Set [s] 11:30 10:35 ABC Late News [s] 11:05 Four Corners (PG) [s] 12:30 11:55 Media Watch (PG) [s] 6:00 6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 9:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 11:30 10:00 Australian Story [s] 12:00 10:30 Barrie Cassidy’s One Plus One [s] 11:00 Greta Thunberg: A Year To 2:00 Change The World (PG) [s] 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] 3:00 1:00 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 4:00 1:30 The Weekly (PG) [s] 2:00 Parliament Question Time [s] 5:00 6:00 3:15 ABC News Afternoons [s] 7:00 4:00 Think Tank (PG) [s] 5:00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery 8:30 (PG) [s] 5:30 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 9:30 6:00 The Drum [s] 6:55 Sammy J [s] 10:30 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 Budget 2021: Opposition Reply 11:00 8:00 7.30 [s] 8:30 Q&A [s] 9:35 In Ten Pictures [s] 10:35 ABC Late News [s] 11:05 Employable Me Australia (M l) 12:00 1:30 12:10 Insert Name Here: Xmas (M) 6:00 6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 9:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 11:30 9:55 Q&A [s] 12:00 11:05 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces [s] 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] 1:00 Back Roads (PG) [s] 1:30 That Pacific Sports Show [s] 2:00 Smother (M) [s] 3:00 ABC News Afternoons [s] 2:00 4:00 Think Tank (PG) [s] 4:55 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery 3:00 4:00 (PG) [s] 5:00 5:30 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 6:00 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 7:00 ABC News [s] 8:30 7:30 Gardening Australia [s] 8:30 Vera: Darkwater (M v) [s] 10:00 Doc Martin (PG) [s] 10:50 ABC Late News [s] 11:05 The Vaccine [s] 11:20 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering (PG) [s] 11:50 You Can’t Ask That (M s) [s] 12:20 rage (MA15+) [s] 11:10 6:00 9:00 10:00 11:00

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

Sunrise [s] The Morning Show [s] Seven Morning News [s] Program To Be Advised Program To Be Advised Autopsy USA: Corey Haim (M) The Chase UK [s] Seven News At 4 [s] The Chase Australia [s] Seven News [s] Home And Away (PG) [s] Big Brother (M) [s] – Keep your friends close and your enemies closer is the name of the game for one determined housemate. A monumental blindside unfolds when they finally get their shot at revenge. How To Look Good Naked (M) [s] Reckoning: Paul The Apostle (MA15+) [s] The Latest Seven News [s] Murder In The Outback: The Falconio & Lees Mystery (M) [s] Home Shopping Sunrise [s] The Morning Show [s] Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “Relative Chaos” (M s) (’06) Stars: Christopher Gorham, Nicholas Brendon Autopsy USA: James Gandolfini (M) [s] The Chase UK [s] Seven News At 4 [s] The Chase Australia [s] Seven News [s] Home And Away (PG) [s] Ramsay’s 24 Hours To Hell And Back: Trolley Stop Cafe (MA15+) [s] The Clown And The Candyman (M) [s] The Latest Seven News [s] The Front Bar (M) [s] – Join Sam Pang, Mick Molloy and Andy Maher as they share a laugh about the AFL world and catch up with stars. Zumbo’s Just Desserts [s] Home Shopping Sunrise [s] The Morning Show [s] Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “Jesse Stone: Death In Paradise” (M v,s) (’06) – When the body of a teenager is found in the lake, the town’s chief of police embarks on a quest which leads him to the Mob. Stars: Tom Selleck House Of Wellness [s] The Chase UK [s] Seven News At 4 [s] The Chase Australia [s] Seven News [s] Better Homes And Gardens Movie: “The Blind Side” (PG) (’09) – The story of Michael Oher, a homeless and traumatised boy who becomes an All-American football player and first round NFL draft pick with the help of a caring woman and her family. Stars: Sandra Bullock, Quinton Aaron Program To Be Advised

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

TEN (C13)

NINE (C81/80)

5:30 9:00 11:30 12:00 1:00 1:10 1:40 3:00 4:00 5:00 6:00 7:00 7:30 8:30 9:30 10:30 11:00 11:50 12:40 1:30 5:30 9:00 11:30 12:00 1:00 2:00 3:00 4:00 5:00 6:00 7:00 7:30 9:10

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6:00 Today [s] Today Extra [s] 8:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 12:00 1:00 Ellen (PG) [s] Explore [s] 2:30 Driving Test (PG) [s] 3:00 Lego Masters Australia (PG) 3:30 Tipping Point [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 4:30 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] NINE News [s] 5:00 6:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] Travel Guides: Vietnam/ 6:30 7:30 Cambodia (PG) [s] Doctor Doctor (PG) [s] – Hugh 8:40 and Penny lock horns when she 9:40 returns to work at the hospital. New Amsterdam: Pressure Drop (M) [s] NINE News Late [s] The Enemy Within: Homecoming (M) [s] The First 48: Jacked/ Fallen Idol (M v) [s] 10:40 Tipping Point [s] 11:40 12:30 Home Shopping 6:00 Today [s] 8:30 Today Extra [s] 12:00 NINE’s Morning News [s] 1:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 2:00 Doctor Doctor (PG) [s] 2:30 Desperate Housewives: Mother Said (M) [s] 3:30 Tipping Point [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 4:30 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] NINE News [s] 5:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 6:30 Who Wants To Be A Millionaire: Sports Stars (PG) 7:30 8:40 Emergency (M) [s] – An extraordinary team of real-life 9:40 medical heroes fight to save desperate patients suffering lifethreatening injuries, in one of 10:40 Australia’s biggest hospitals. 11:40 Kings Cross ER (PG) [s] 12:40 NINE News Late [s] The Equalizer: Lifeline (M) [s] 1:40 Manifest: Unaccompanied 2:30 Minors (M) [s] 4:30 Home Shopping 6:00 Today [s] 8:30 Today Extra [s] 12:00 NINE’s Morning News [s] 1:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 2:00 Garden Gurus Moments [s] Movie: “The English Teacher” 2:30 3:00 (M s,l) (’13) Stars: Julianne 3:30 Moore, Michael Angarano 4:00 Tipping Point [s] 4:30 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 5:00 NINE News [s] 6:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 6:30 NRL: Manly Sea Eagles v Brisbane Broncos *Live* From 7:30 Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane [s] NRL: Golden Point [s] Movie: “A Most Wanted Man” (M) (’13) – An escaped 8:30 militant’s attempt to claim an inheritance gives a German 9:25 agent the chance to lay a trap 10:25 for a well-regarded Muslim scholar. Stars: Philip Seymour 10:55 11:55 Our State On A Plate [s] 1:00 Home Shopping

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

Headline News [s] Studio 10 (PG) [s] Dr Phil (PG) [s] MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] Entertainment Tonight [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] My Market Kitchen [s] Good Chef Bad Chef [s] The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 10 News First [s] WIN News [s] The Project (PG) [s] MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] Bull: Snatchback (M) [s] Bull: Forfeiture (M) [s] – The TAC team works tandem cases when Chunk represents a man facing counterfeiting charges, and Bull represents his grandfather, who owns the barbershop where the fake goods were sold. The Project (PG) [s] The Late Show (PG) [s] Home Shopping Headline News [s] Studio 10 (PG) [s] Dr Phil (PG) [s] MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] Entertainment Tonight [s] Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] Good Chef Bad Chef [s] The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 10 News First [s] The Project (PG) [s] MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] Law & Order: SVU: In The Year We All Fell Down (M) [s] Law & Order: SVU: Solving For The Unknown (M) [s] This Is Us: The Music And The Mirror (M) [s] WIN’s All Australian News [s] The Project (PG) [s] The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) [s] Home Shopping CBS This Morning [s] Headline News [s] Studio 10 (PG) [s] Dr Phil (PG) [s] The Living Room [s] Entertainment Tonight [s] Everyday Gourmet [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] My Market Kitchen [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 Living Room [s] – Amanda, Chris, Barry and Miguel are back to serve up a multitude of uplifting and inspiring stories. The Graham Norton Show (M l,s) [s] Program To Be Advised Program To Be Advised The Project (PG) [s] The Late Show (PG) [s] Home Shopping

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

Classifications: (G) General, (PG) Parental Guidance, (M) Mature Audiences, (MA15+) Mature Audience Over 15 Years, [s] Subtitles Consumer Advice: (d) drug references, (s) sexual references or sex scenes (h) horror, (l) language, (mp) medical procedures, (n) nudity, (v) violence

SBS (C30)

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France 24 Feature News NHK World English News Worldwatch Cycling: Giro D’italia Highlights 2021 Stage 4 Worldwatch PBS Newshour Dateline Insight (M) The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) Cycling: Giro D’italia Highlights 2021 Stage 4 Jeopardy! (PG) Letters And Numbers Mastermind Australia SBS World News Tony Robinson’s History Of Britain: Edwardians (PG) See What You Made Me Do (M) Deadwater Fell (MA15+) SBS World News Late Stella Blomkvist (MA15+) (In Icelandic) Blood (M l) France 24 Feature News NHK World English News Worldwatch Cycling: Giro D’italia Highlights 2021 Stage 5 Worldwatch PBS Newshour Pompeii’s Final Hours (PG) The Perfect Serve (PG) The Cook Up (PG) Cycling: Giro D’italia Highlights 2021 Stage 5 Jeopardy! (PG) Letters And Numbers Mastermind Australia SBS World News World’s Greatest Bridges: The Millau Viaduct (PG) Michael Mosley: Trust Me, I’m A Doctor (PG) The Handmaid’s Tale: Chicago (MA15+) SBS World News Late The Sleepers (M l,n) (In Czech/ English) Dublin Murders (M l,s,v) France 24 Feature News NHK World English News Worldwatch Cycling: Giro D’italia Highlights 2021 Stage 6 Worldwatch PBS Newshour Pompeii’s Final Hours: New Evidence (PG) NITV News: Nula The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) Cycling: Giro D’italia Highlights 2021 Stage 6 Jeopardy! (PG) Letters And Numbers Mastermind Australia SBS World News Hunting Egypt’s Lost Treasures: Hunt For The Pyramid Tomb (M) Movie: “Eurovision Song Contest: The Story Of Fire Saga” (M) (’20) Stars: Will Ferrell SBS World News Late

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

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Saturday 15 May

ABC (C20/21)

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PRIME (C61/60)

rage (PG) [s] 6:00 Weekend Breakfast [s] 7:00 rage (PG) [s] 10:00 rage Guest Programmer (PG) 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] 1:30 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces [s] Love On The Spectrum (PG) 4:30 Football: A-League: Western 5:00 United v Sydney FC *Live* 5:30 From GMHBA Stadium [s] Anh’s Brush With Fame: Ray 6:00 Martin (PG) [s] 7:00 Ask The Doctor: Heart (PG) [s] Program To Be Advised 7:30 ABC News [s] The Durrells (PG) [s] – Gerry is blissfully happy with his growing collection of animals. Sanditon (PG) [s] Wakefield (M l,d) [s] The Split (PG) [s] 9:50 Dark Money (M) [s] rage Guest Programmer (MA15+) [s] 12:30 rage (PG) [s]

6:00 Home Shopping 7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] The Morning Show - Weekend 10:00 12:00 Seven’s Horse Racing [s] 12:30 AFL: Round 9: Sydney v 1:00 Collingwood *Live* From The 1:30 SCG [s] 2:30 Highway Cops (PG) [s] 3:00 Seven News At 5 [s] Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) [s] 5:00 Seven News [s] 5:30 Border Patrol: Vietnamese 6:00 Drug Mule (PG) [s] Movie: “Thor” (M v) (’11) – The 7:00 powerful but arrogant god Thor is cast out of Asgard to live amongst humans in Midgard 7:00 (Earth), where he soon 10:20 becomes one of their finest defenders. Stars: Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston Movie: “Die Hard 4.0 (AKA Live 1:10 Free Or Die Hard)” (M v,l) (’07) 2:00 Stars: Bruce Willis 5:30 Home Shopping

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6:00 6:00 Home Shopping rage (PG) [s] 7:00 7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] Weekend Breakfast [s] 10:00 The Morning Show - Weekend 10:00 Insiders [s] 11:00 (PG) [s] Offsiders [s] 1:00 12:00 House Of Wellness (PG) [s] The World This Week [s] 1:00 Kochie’s Your Money & Your Compass (PG) [s] Life [s] Songs Of Praise [s] 1:30 Program To Be Advised ABC News at Noon [s] 3:00 3:00 Highway Cops (PG) [s] Landline [s] 3:30 Border Patrol (PG) [s] Gardening Australia [s] 4:00 Better Homes And Gardens Doc Martin (PG) [s] 5:00 Seven News At 5 [s] Restoration Australia [s] 6:00 5:30 Sydney Weekender (PG) [s] Back Roads [s] 7:00 Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Program To Be Advised Antiques Roadshow [s] 8:15 Crime Investigation Australia: 8:50 Compass (PG) [s] 9:50 Most Infamous: The ABC News Sunday [s] Assassination Of John Newman 10:20 Spicks And Specks [s] (MA15+) [s] – In Australia’s only Wakefield (M l,d) [s] 11:30 assassination of a serving Smother (M l) [s] politician, NSW MP John Top Of The Lake (M) [s] Newman, is gunned down 12:20 Glitch (M l,d,n) [s] outside his Sydney home. Dark Money (M) [s] 9:35 The Real Manhunter: The 1:10 rage (MA15+) Dream City Cinema Fire (M) [s] 1:30 Miriam’s Big American 11:10 The Blacklist: 16 Ounces (M) Adventure (PG) [s]

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News Breakfast [s] ABC News Mornings [s] Landline [s] Magical Land Of Oz [s] ABC News At Noon [s] The Durrells (PG) [s] Agatha Raisin (PG) [s] ABC News Afternoons [s] Think Tank (PG) [s] Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery (PG) [s] Hard Quiz (PG) [s] The Drum [s] ABC News [s] 7.30 (PG) [s] Australian Story (PG) [s] Four Corners (PG) [s] Media Watch (PG) [s] Program To Be Advised ABC Late News [s] Tea With The Dames (M l) [s] Insert Name Here: John (PG) At Home Alone Together (M) rage (MA15+) Keeping Australia Safe (M) [s] The Drum [s]

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News Breakfast [s] ABC News Mornings [s] Four Corners (PG) [s] Meet The Ferals [s] Antiques Roadshow [s] ABC News At Noon [s] Sanditon (PG) [s] Agatha Raisin (PG) [s] ABC News Afternoons [s] Think Tank (PG) [s] Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery (PG) [s] Hard Quiz (PG) [s] The Drum [s] ABC News [s] 7.30 [s] Anh’s Brush With Fame (M) Love On The Spectrum (M) [s] Program To Be Advised ABC Late News [s] Q&A (M l,s) [s] In Ten Pictures [s] rage (MA15+) [s] Keeping Australia Safe (M) [s] The Drum [s] 7.30 (PG) [s]

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5:25 6:00 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:15 9:35 11:05 11:35 1:00 1:30 1:55 3:25 4:25 6:00 9:00 10:00 10:45 11:00 12:00 1:00 2:00 3:15 4:00 5:00 5:25 6:00 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:30 10:30 11:00 12:05 1:05 3:25 4:25 5:25

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

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Sunrise [s] The Morning Show (PG) [s] Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “Bond Of Silence” (M d,v) (’10) Stars: Kim Raver Autopsy USA: Marvin Gaye (M) [s] The Chase UK [s] Seven News At 4 [s] The Chase Australia [s] Seven News [s] Home And Away (PG) [s] Program To Be Advised 9-1-1: First Responders (M) [s] – The members of the 118 rush to the site of a hit-and-run that leaves a familiar face in critical condition; with Buck’s help, Athena investigates the case of a missing woman. S.W.A.T.: Funny Money (M) [s] The Latest Seven News [s] Station 19: Something About What Happens When We Talk (M l) [s] Home Shopping

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Sunrise [s] The Morning Show (PG) [s] Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “The Memory Keeper’s Daughter” (M) (’08) Stars: Emily Watson, Dermot Mulroney Autopsy USA: Mary Tyler Moore (M) [s] The Chase UK [s] Seven News At 4 [s] The Chase Australia [s] Seven News [s] Home And Away (PG) [s] Program To Be Advised The Good Doctor: Letting Go (M) [s] – Claire and the team must face hard truths about what lines they are willing to cross when one of Claire’s idols becomes her patient. The Resident: Hope In The Unseen (M) [s] The Latest Seven News [s] Station 19: No Days Off (M l) [s] Home Shopping

5:30 9:00 11:30 12:00 1:00 1:10 1:40 3:00 4:00 5:00 6:00 7:00 7:30

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

TEN (C13)

NINE (C81/80)

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SBS (C30)

Easy Eats [s] 6:00 Weekend Today [s] 6:30 Today Extra - Saturday [s] 7:00 Surfing Australia TV [s] 7:30 Our State On A Plate [s] 8:30 Reel Destinations [s] 9:30 Desert Vet (PG) [s] 12:00 The Garden Gurus [s] 12:30 1:00 Netball: Magpies v Thunderbirds *Live* From John 1:30 2:30 Cain Arena, Melbourne [s] NINE News: First At Five [s] 3:00 Getaway (PG) [s] 3:30 NINE News Saturday [s] NRL: Sydney Roosters v North 4:30 5:00 Queensland Cowboys *Live* 6:00 From Suncorp Stadium, 6:30 Brisbane [s] 7:00 NRL: Post Match [s] Movie: “Inglourious Basterds” 8:00 (MA15+) (’09) Stars: Brad Pitt, Mélanie Laurent 9:00 New Amsterdam: Double Blind 10:10 (M mp) [s] Home Shopping 11:10 Wesley Impact [s] 12:00

Which Car? [s] Entertainment Tonight [s] Escape Fishing With ET [s] The Offroad Adventure Show All 4 Adventure [s] Studio 10 Saturday (PG) [s] Good Chef Bad Chef [s] Everyday Gourmet [s] My Market Kitchen [s] Program To Be Advised Taste Of Australia With Hayden Quinn [s] What’s Up Down Under [s] The Living Room [s] Farm To Fork [s] 10 News First [s] Advancing Australia [s] Bondi Rescue (PG) [s] The Dog House (PG) [s] The Savoy: The Savoy At Christmas (PG) [s] Ambulance UK (M) [s] 999: What’s Your Emergency? (M) [s] NCIS: Bears And Cubs (M) [s] Home Shopping

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Religious Programs [s] Fishing Australia [s] Pooches At Play [s] Freshly Picked [s] Australia By Design [s] Studio 10 Sunday [s] Advancing Australia [s] Left Off The Map [s] My Market Kitchen [s] Good Chef Bad Chef [s] MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield [s] Hotels By Design (PG) [s] Fishing Australia [s] Taste Of Australia With Hayden Quinn [s] 10 News First [s] WIN News [s] The Sunday Project (PG) [s] MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] FBI: Most Wanted: Toxic (M) FBI: American Idol (M) [s] The Sunday Project (PG) [s] Home Shopping CBS This Morning [s]

6:00 Today [s] 8:30 Today Extra [s] 12:00 NINE’s Morning News [s] 1:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 2:30 Explore [s] Lego Masters Australia (PG) 3:00 3:30 Tipping Point [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 4:30 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] NINE News [s] 5:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] Lego Masters Australia (PG) 6:00 6:30 100% Footy (M) [s] – Phil 7:30 Gould, Paul Gallen, James 8:40 Bracey and more debate the biggest issues in Rugby League alongside the games most influential figures. Travel Guides: Vietnam/ 9:40 Cambodia (PG) [s] NINE News Late [s] 10:10 The Arrangement: The Leak 10:40 (M l,s) [s] 11:30 Tipping Point [s] 12:30 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping 4:30

4:30 Football: UEFA Women’s Champions League Final: Chelsea v Barcelona *Live* 7:00 Cycling: Giro D’italia Highlights 2021 Stage 9 7:30 Worldwatch 2:00 Running On Time (PG) 2:15 Michael Portillo: Housing Crisis (PG) 3:35 The Cook Up (PG) 4:05 Cycling: Giro D’italia Highlights 2021 Stage 9 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Secrets Of The Tower Of London (PG) 8:30 Secret Scotland (PG) 9:25 24 Hours In Emergency (M) 10:20 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Lochs (PG) 10:50 SBS World News Late 11:25 Darklands (MA15+) 12:20 Agatha Christie’s Criminal Games (M s,v) (In French)

6:00 Today [s] 8:30 Today Extra [s] 12:00 NINE’s Morning News [s] 1:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 2:10 Explore [s] 2:30 Getaway [s] Lego Masters Australia (PG) 3:00 Tipping Point [s] 3:30 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 4:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 4:30 NINE News [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] Movie: “Bohemian Rhapsody” 5:00 6:00 (M) (’18) Stars: Rami Malek, Lucy Boynton, Gwilym Lee, Ben 6:30 7:30 Hardy, Joseph Mazzello 8:40 NINE News Late [s] 9:10 Program To Be Advised Emergence: RDZ9021 (M v) [s] 10:10 – Jo is determined to prove Kindred was behind the attack 11:10 on Benny and April. Later, Piper 12:10 experiences intense, confusing 1:00 visions. A Current Affair (PG) [s] 2:00 Home Shopping 4:30

Headline News [s] Studio 10 (PG) [s] Dr Phil (PG) [s] MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] Entertainment Tonight [s] Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] My Market Kitchen [s] Good Chef Bad Chef [s] The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 10 News First [s] WIN News [s] The Project (PG) [s] MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] How To Say Married (M) [s] NCIS: Misconduct (M v) [s] NCIS: Los Angeles: Through The Looking Glass (M v) [s] WIN’s All Australian News [s] The Project (PG) [s] The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) [s] Home Shopping CBS This Morning [s]

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ARTS & CULTURE Wyong Writers

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

4333 7489

meilingvenning@hotmail.com www.wyongwriters.org

Toukley District Art Society

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 Central Coast Caravanners Inc

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

Long Jetty Senior Citizens’ Club

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

4332 5522

Long Jetty Over 50s Club

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 Presbyterian Church

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

4392 9904 toukleypc.org.au

Venue for Hire

Central Coast Wetlands, Tuggerah - several buildings for hire, suitable for weddings, Not for profit service providing free seminars, markets & fund raisers. legal advice. 0408 271 957 Mon - Fri 9am to 5pm pioneerdairy@bigpond.com

Central Coast Community Legal Centre

4353 4988

contact@centralcoastclc.org.au

The Creative Compassion Centre

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

0437 048 815

Country Women’s Association-Toukley

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

4976 1642

Friendly Travellers Caravan Club

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

0458 645 979

www.friendlytravellers.com

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

4358 8390

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

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Wyong Toastmasters’ Club

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

0421 216 952

wyongtoastmasters@gmail.com

COMMUNITY CENTRES 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 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

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Toukley Neighbourhood Centre Do you have a caring heart and time to visit a resident in an aged care facility? Volunteering is a worthwhile and rewarding opportunity.

4396 1555

Wyong Neighbourhood Centre

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

4353 1750

HEALTH GROUPS Alcoholics Anonymous - Someone cares. Wed-Thurs-Fri - 12.30pm, Progress Hall Henry Parry & Wells Street East Gosford Central Coast Asbestos Diseases Support Group

Support for those suffering with asbestos diseases and others Wyong Uniting Church interested in asbestos issues. You Weekly Sunday Service 9am - All are not alone, meet with others welcome! who can share their experiences. Wheelchair and Walker accessible Bring a family member or friend. Bible Study group 1pm at Ourimbah RSL on fourth 62 Watanobbi Road, Wyong Wed of each month. 0421 785 599 Maree 0419 418 190 wyonguca@gmail.com www.wyong.uca.org.au

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

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

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

0473 631 439

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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

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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

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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

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Soundwaves chorus

Male singers wanted No experience required, rehearsals 7pm Mondays at Parkview room Central Coast Leagues Club

0431 225 489

POLITICAL GROUPS Labor Party Ourimbah/ Narara Branch Discussion/action community Issues – 3 levels of Government Function Room, Grange Hotel, Wyoming 7.30pm 1st. Monday

0410 309 494

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Central Coast Greens

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

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

0468 476 237

PROBUS CLUBS The Entrance Probus Club

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

0478 228 914

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

Central Coast Budgerigar

Central Coast Budgie Club, meets 2nd Tues of the month at Tuggerah Hall - 7:30pm talking about breeding budgies Contact David 0466 267 573 Wendy 0431 398 778

Tuggerah Lakes U3A The Entrance - cryptic

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

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

probuswyong55090@gmail.com

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4352 3692

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

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

4972 5562

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The Lions Club of Wyong

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

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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

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

0404 257 702

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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.

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DOWN IN THE GARDEN: THE LANGUAGE OF HOUSEPLANTS How to Have Thriving Plants

CHERALYN DARCEY

While it may be common knowledge that red roses mean love, yellow friendship and that lilies indicate comfort during times of grief, did you know that not just floristry flowers, but all plants have individual meanings? For example, the popular Fiddle-leaf Fig says “I understand” and to say “I love you”, gift the beautiful Flaming Katy or, obviously, Heartleaf. This week let’s explore the meanings and energies of the botanical world so that you can select your next houseplant based on the meanings attributed it. Place it in your home or workplace to boost the vibe you are looking for or say it with plants when making your next gift to a friend loved one, maybe mum. Much like ‘The Language of Flowers’, these meanings are based on ‘The Doctrine of Signatures’, an ancient memory aid used in herbal medicine, aromatherapy and flower-based therapies to understand the properties of a plant based on its appearance, characteristics and environment. The people of the Victoria era throughout Europe used this ‘plant language’ to convey secret messages to each other during a period of social modesty and homes were adorned with floristry that spoke volumes about the gatherings and the hostess. The Language of Houseplants Today This list shares with you a selection of pot plants that are popular today, easily obtained and for the most part, on the easier side to maintain. All make good gifts and to ensure your message is understood, you might like to include the meaning of your houseplant on your gift card. “I love you”, “Thanks for being my friend” Devil’s Ivy (Epipremnum aureum) - desire, delay, bind, capture, obtain, prosperity. Flaming Katy (Kalanchoe blossfeldiana) friendship, grounding, resilience, advancement, reinforcement, stability. Heart Leaf (Philodendron hederaceum) - love, happiness, passion, growth, devotion, appreciation. “I’m sorry”, “I wish you calm” Air Plant (Tillandsias spp.) - acceptance, calm, mindfulness, clarity, communication, adaptation, ending obsession. Fiddle-leaf Fig (Ficus lyrate) - harmony, balance, understanding, relationships, partnerships, quiet. Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum wallisii) - peace, dedication, cleansing, purification, healing, balance. “Get well”, “Stay safe”

Instead of saying this with flowers, you could try plants. One of these would also help in workplaces connected with healing. Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis miller) - survival, comfort during grief, restoration, renewal, regeneration, healing. Hens and Chicks (Sempervivum tectorum) eternity, purification, calm, clarity, protection. Snake Plant (Sansevieria trifasciata) - intention, flexibility, creativity, technology, truth, healing, strength. Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum) mindfulness, protection, creativity, healing, independence. “You can do this!”, “Let’s start again”, “I wish you success” Arrowhead Plant (Syngonium podophyllum) inspiration, new ideas, beginnings, youth, inspiration, argument and stress reduction. Bamboo Palm (Rhapis excelsa) - determination, direction, decision, willpower, progress, action, success, movement. Croton (Codiaeum variegatum) - change, move, education, development, transformation, revision. Elephant’s Ears (Alocasia x amazonica) opportunity, freedom, fortune, rebirth, destiny, growth. Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum raddianum) direction, protection, expression, purpose, selfknowledge, sensitivity. Rubber Plant (Ficus elastica) - focus, study, restoration, action, exuberance, interest. “Be careful” “I’m here for you”, “I understand” Begonia (Begonia spp.) - transition, warning, creativity, removal of negativity, endings. Bird’s Nest Fern (Asplenium nidus) - positivity, wellness, breath, self-respect, protection, preservation. English Ivy (Hedera helix) - connection, fidelity, fertility, protection, tenacity, immortality. Moth Orchid (Phalaenopsis spp.) communication, compassion, shield, consciousness, peacefulness, sensuality. “Good luck” Boston Fern (Nephrolepis exaltata) - luck, abundance, truth, protection, direction. Chain of Hearts (Ceropegia woodii) - Devotion, love, wishes, luck, fertility, home & family blessing, romantic commitments. Jade Plant (Crassula ovata) - luck, abundance, finances, contentment, accomplishment,

independence. “I’m proud of you”, “Congratulations” Cast Iron Plant (Aspidistra elatior) - pride, work, longevity, pride, self-respect, protection. Fruit Salad Plant (Monstera deliciosa) - growth, opportunity, expansion, honour, action, plans. Golden Cane Palm (Dypsis lutescens) - victory, alignment, strength, abundance, reward, success. Birthday Month Houseplants Just as there are Birthstones and Birth Flowers, so there are Birth Houseplants. These are a few of the better-known ones and would make the perfect gift for anyone born during that month. January: Arrowhead Plant (Syngonium podophyllum), Moth Orchid (Phalaenopsis spp.) February: Desert Rose (Adenium obesum), Prayer Plant (Maranta leuconeura) March: Staghorn Fern (Platycerium spp.), Rubber Plant (Ficus elastica) April: Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis miller), Bird’s Nest Fern (Asplenium nidus) May: Jade Plant (Crassula ovata), Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum) June: Fiddle-leaf Fig (Ficus lyrate), Heart Leaf (Philodendron hederaceum) July: Fruit Salad Plant (Monstera deliciosa), Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum wallisii) August: Cast Iron Plant (Aspidistra elatior), Tail Flower (Anthurium andraeanum) September: African Violet (Saintpaulias spp.), Boston Fern (Nephrolepis exaltata) October: Air Plant (Tillandsias spp.), Devil’s Ivy (Epipremnum aureum) November: Begonia (Begonia spp.), English Ivy (Hedera helix) December: Christmas Cactus (Schlumbergera truncate), Elephant’s Ears (Alocasia x amazonica) Most of the houseplants that find an early grave are unfortunately those which are gifted by wellmeaning friends and often purchased simply because they are in flower and look pretty but, they are sometimes not suitable for the environments they are going into. When you are giving a plant to another person, take into account their level of gardening expertise, the time they have available and the lighting of their home or workplace. Mention these to the person you are purchasing your plant from and they will be able to better direct you to a houseplant that will live happily with the environment and person they are being gifted to.

To set you on the path of keeping plant you may have been gifted happy you need to give them the environment that best matches their origins and to do this light, temperature, water and food requirements need to be met. Diseases and pests also will be something to watch for and attend to. A Few Common Care Problems that you can easily fix include revising position, watering and feeding. Light related care issues: Thin, straggly growth can mean not enough light while too much light will cause leaf drop. Wilting, yellow or burnt foliage can indicate overheating of plant or too much light. Temperature related care issues: If the temperature is too high it can cause wilting and small leaves, while too low yellow foliage, bud drop, deformed leaves, fast and uneven growth all indicate temperature is not right being either too high or low. Watering related problems: Leaf drop, and leaf curl are all indications that your plant is getting too much are not enough water. Usual red leaf colouring, bud drop and flowers not forming will mean underwatering while corky patches or rotting roots mean that the plant is getting too much water, or the pot is sitting in water in its saucer and it’s not suitable for it. Fertiliser issues: new leaves are yellow with green veins indicates low iron. Pale leaves, slow growth and few or no flowers usually means under feeding. Small leaves with yellow edges or bottom leaves have yellow/brown edges can show a phosphorus deficiency. TIME TO GET YOUR HANDS DIRTY It’s a good time to take hardwood cuttings and if any of your perennial herbs are looking well past their prime for the season, cut them right back to ground level. Some of the plants you can get into the garden at the moment includes Asian greens, artichoke, asparagus, broad beans, brussels sprouts, cabbage, celery, cauliflower, mid and late season onions, peas, spinach, silverbeet, turnips, leek, alyssum, carnation, columbine, lupin, pansy, polyanthus, primrose, wallflower. AROUND THE COAST THIS WEEK Curious Creators, a Central Coast Collective have a couple of events on this weekend at their Pop-Up Activation at Parkhouse & Kibble in Gosford that would be of interest to the botanical inclined. Plant Talk by Harry’s Complete Gardens. A talk on how gardening can strengthen a community & how plants changed Harry’s life. 10 - 11am Saturday 8th May. This is followed by a Plant Sale until 5pm. Mother’s Day Dried Flower Crown Workshop. Learn how to make your own stylish crown made from dried flowers and recycled materials. 11am - 12pm Sunday 9th May. Both of these workshops are held at Parkhouse & Kibble, 124 Donnison St, Gosford. Bookings are a must: curiouscreators.com.au

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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Coast needs to be a bit more about the living Loud bands, bright lights, and big crowds, these were the scenes that made up most of the life of Big Day Out Founder, Ken West. Now a Central Coast resident, West wants to see the Coast adopt more of this energy, stating that for “too long the Coast has been about the dying, and needs to be a bit more about the living”. He said the entertainment industry on the Central Coast had been slowly diminishing due to a lack of venues catering for larger artists. “Young people need to be encouraged to live here,” West said. “You have got a city [Sydney] exodus going on, where young people are thinking that living in an apartment in Newtown is not that fun anymore. “The Central Coast needs to embrace and have tolerance of the youth culture. “It needs at least a really simple, 1200 capacity venue, that you can knock up anywhere. “I could build it out of containers in a week. “There are so many amazing locations here on the Central Coast. “We have looked at doing performances anywhere from open sandstone quarries, where you can have an Opera, to the Terrigal skillion. “I really feel there should be a three-day free cultural, music, art and lifestyle event here.

“As long as they keep embracing big budget ideas that don’t happen, none of the low budget ideas will be done. “On a bigger picture, the Coast really needs to have a proper arts university-style campus here. “It would be good to utilise Gosford as an education hub as it would really breathe life into this place, you can’t just rely on retirement homes and weekenders.” As one of the core founders of the 20 year-long running festival, Big Day Out, West knows the struggles which come with hosting and running large events. Big Day Out came about in 1992 after the American folk punk group, Violent Femmes, announced a tour of Australia. In the beginning, West did everything himself for the artists, from poster designs to managerial roles, acting as an

agent, being the record label owner, loan manager, door person and even the driver. By his twenties, he had climbed the ladder and was touring the world with artists as a full-time representative. The festival’s inception saw it hitting four major cities instantly, eventually snowballing to become one of the largest touring music festivals in the world. “Big Day Out was different to other festivals as it provided a unique platform for bands to come and play next to one another. “It was all about the art, and it was all about the bands,” he said. West said the audiences of thousands of people were not necessarily fans of the bands, which meant their attention had to be earned due to the nature of the multiple headliners.

“The artists had to work pretty hard,” West said. “You’re going out in front of 50,000 people who aren’t your fans, and they might like you, they might not know of you, but you’re trying to win them over.” West spoke about fame being a veneer that people put on, something like a shield. “I have seen everyone’s face change. “When somebody says you’re on in half an hour, all of sudden, everything changes for them,” he said. His colourful and high paced life led him to find somewhere quiet to live on the Central Coast, although his passion for good venues and music did not dwindle. In 2012, West and some friends opened the local Mexican inspired event space in Avoca, Rojo Rocket. The venue (now Shady Palms) held the adventurousness and

flare of the Big Day Out, and although small, became a pulsing vein in the Central Coast’s nightlife. Rojo Rocket closed in 2014, becoming the restaurant Bombinis until 2020. But now, West believes the venue has regained its thriving, night time vibe with it being taken over by the owners of Terrigal Bar, Mumbo Jumbos, and turned in Shady Palms. West is closely connected to the owners and explained how they know their audience and their market well. He said the potential for the venue is clear, and he is eager

to see them, and the rest of the Central Coast, expand in the future. Head to coastcommunitynews.com.au for full interview with Ken West. Central Coast photographer Sophie Howarth held a position as one of the official Big Day Out tour photographers from 2004. Her book, Peace Love and Brown Rice - A Photographic History of the Big Day Out, captures her time with the festival. Ellika Dattilo and Jacinta Counihan

Motorway traffic to be affected by bridge maintenance Routine maintenance on three bridges over Deep Creek will cause changes to traffic conditions on the M1 Pacific Motorway at Mardi, starting on Wednesday, May 12. The work involves bridge inspections and routine bridge maintenance north of McPherson Rd. To minimise impact to motorists, work will be carried out overnight from 10pm to

4am from Monday to Thursday and is expected to take two weeks to complete, weather permitting. Lane closures and a 40km/h speed limit will be in place during work hours and could impact travel times. At least one northbound and one southbound lane will remain open at all times while work is carried out. Source: Media release, May 10 Transport for NSW

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The Push: Mother. Daughter. Angel. Monster?

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Blyth is standing outside looking into a house to observe the family inside. The family consists of a father, a mother and two children, one a girl and the other a young boy. It is Christmas time. It sounds like Blythe often stares into this particular house to observe the occupants. We find out that the girl inside the house is her daughter, their daughter. And Blyth is writing this down, so you know her side of the story. Blyth is from a line of damaged women and fractured families. First there is her grandmother, Etta. Etta made the mistake of falling in love with Louis, a doctor’s son, but her father wanted Etta to marry a man of the land. Louis loved Etta so much that he gave

up his dream of becoming a doctor and put the money he had saved for medical school in a jar to start a college fund for their children. He was selfless. Unfortunately, Louis was not made for the land. Etta gave birth to Ceclia, Blyth’s mother. At first, Etta wasn’t able to care for the infant Ceclia because she was too deep into depression, so that task was left to Etta’s mother. But Etta eventually met Henry and he adored Ceclia, “she tried hard to be the woman she was expected to be. A good wife. A good mother. Everything seemed like it would be just fine.” It wasn’t. Ceclia grew up with little love from her mother. She learned to be quiet so she wouldn’t draw Etta’s ire. Henry was losing control of the situation and asked his sister to move in the help out, as it became clear, “Etta was slipping away.” Ceclia spent a lot of time in the library

with the dream of becoming a poet. When Cecilia turns 18 and she moves to the city and because she is attractive draws the eye of several young men. She gets pregnant, “as quickly as she found the city, she lost it”. She didn’t want to be a mother, she felt trapped. And Blythe grows up in a house where her mother doesn’t know how to love her

Blythe had a troubled childhood but thought things would turn around when she met Fox, while they were both attending College. Life was good until she gave birth to Violet. Blythe wasn’t the doting mother that Fox expected her to be and Violet was a difficult infant. There was a lack of connection. “I felt like the only mother in the world ... who looked down at her daughter and thought, Please go away.” Blythe thinks there is something wrong with Violet. Fox thinks there is something wrong with Blythe. But then Sam is born, and he is a sweet boy and easy infant, and Blythe finds the connection that was lacking with Violet But tragedy happens and Blyth cannot cope. How can a mother have these feelings about her own child? And how can she tell anyone without looking like a monster. I thought this was a powerful book with

some strong characters. The tone was tense and dark and the subject matter was difficult to read about at times. The back stories about Etta and Ceclia were especially interesting. Blythe could be a bit much at times, but heck, look where she came from. Kim Reardon The Reluctant Book Critic

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Toukley is a finalist in the Top Tourism Town Awards

Toukley is a finalist in the NSW Tourism Industry Council’s inaugural Top Tourism Town Awards and now it is time for the public to show their support by voting before Friday, May 14. Powered by Business NSW, the NSW Tourism Industry Council aims to help businesses operating in the visitor economy to maximise their potential to

ensure that NSW remains the number one tourism destination in Australia. Business NSW Central Coast Regional Director, Paula Martin, said Toukley was named among the 26 in the Top Tourism Towns with less than 5,000 residents, along with Ettalong Beach. Terrigal is among the 16 in the list of Top Tourism Towns greater than 5,000 residents.

“The awards showcase how community collaboration between local chambers of commerce, tourism associations, councils and visitor information centres have come together to celebrate their towns as a tourism destination,” said Paula Martin, Business NSW’s Central Coast Regional Director. “The process was highly competitive with inspiring

editorial, images and video content accompanied by a compelling three to four day itinerary essential to be a Top Tourism Town finalist. “It is so encouraging to see our local towns embrace the Top Tourism Town Awards and demonstrates the enormous work we have done to attract visitors and support local businesses and economies. “These awards acknowledge

and reward that work,” Martin said. Now is the time for the public to have their pick with voting now open until Friday, May 14. The winners will be announced by Minister for Tourism, Investment and Jobs, Stuart Ayres, at the Local Government NSW Destination and Visitor Economy Conference on Thursday, May 27.

“Get voting now and share your love for our towns,” Martin said. “After the past challenging year, let’s put the Central Coast on the map,” she said. Votes can be place online at businessnsw.com/toptourism-town-awards Source: Media release, May 7 Regional Director, Central Coast, Business NSW

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New business nominated for three categories in national awards

Charmhaven children’s event entertainment business, Storybook Party Co, has been nominated for three categories in the Australian 2021 What’s On 4 Kids Awards. The kid’s party venue, and

mobile character entertainment business, was nominated for the following categories: Australia’s Best Children’s Entertainers, Australia’s Best Kids Party Venue, and Australia’s Best New Kids Party/Activity Business.

Owner of Storybook Party Co, Karla Jacob, said that it was an honour to be nominated in the nationwide competition despite only being open for a year. “I don’t think I will ever be able to fully put into words how much being nominated means

20 year strategy for more and better housing released The NSW Government has today released its first ever housing strategy for the State on May 5, outlining a 20 year vision for more and better housing. “The Housing 2041 strategy and the initial two year action plan comes at a critical time. “The COVID-19 pandemic has caused demand for housing on the Central Coast to significantly increase,” said Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch. “While the private housing market cannot be controlled by any government, this strategy is a welcome move because it allows us to better plan and

deliver housing that meets the needs of people in the short term, and Housing 2041 places a strong focus on supporting regional NSW following the recent crises of fires, floods and COVID-19,” said Crouch. Housing 2041 and the initial two-year action plan includes the launch of the Government Property Index (GPI), which is an online interactive mapping tool that will increase transparency of the State’s property portfolio and encourage private investment on public land. The strategy also includes the establishment of a cross sector Expert Housing Advisory Panel to guide delivery of Housing

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to us,” Jacob said. “These awards recognise the Best of the Best, and to be nominated is just an absolute privilege. “As the owner, I was motivated to start the company after returning from Working at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, as an Entertainment Cast Member. Whilst there were a number of existing party companies, I aimed to create a character experience that was truly immersive. “In January 2021, after just one year of business as mobile character performers, we were fortunate enough to open our very own Kid’s Party Venue in Charmhaven.” Like many businesses worldwide, Storybook Party Co was severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and its ongoing restrictions. Jacob said they had been open for only four months and had several parties booked when the lockdown was put into place. “At this point, I decided we had two options, we could close and not know when or if we could reopen, or we could

continue to spread an extra touch of magic to children’s lives in a very unprecedented and confusing time,” she said. “Thus, the idea of Virtual Zoom Parties and Personalised Video Messages was born. “During COVID, we provided over 600 video messages and virtual parties to children not only locally but across the globe with video messages being sent to countries such as the UK, USA, New Zealand & Indonesia. “These video messages also allowed us to provide work to our team of performers in a time that severely impacted the Entertainment Industry.” The moment the restrictions lifted, they immediately started attending birthday parties all across the Central Coast and bringing a sense of “Normality” back to children’s lives. “Whilst our performers were going out these parties, I started to devise a business plan to create our own party venue where we could provide absolutely everything from catering to decor and entertainment,” Jacob said. “I invested every dollar of profit back into the business,

and by December 2020, on the exact one year anniversary of our opening, I was getting the keys to start renovating our very own venue, which opened in late January. “Now business is busier than ever, and we host dozens of mobile parties and venue parties every weekend. “We are so busy that we have now even opened up Friday afternoon bookings to accommodate the requests.” This year marks ten years of the What’s On 4 Kids Awards ceremony. CEO of the What’s On 4 Kids Awards, Elise Easdown, said that she felt privileged to work in the industry. “Winning awards gives the industry recognition and leads to more business for the nominees through family interest,” Easdown said. All nominations are judged by an independent professional panel. The People’s Choice winners will be decided through community voting. The awards will be held on June 12. Jacinta Counihan

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Julia NEWBOULD Editor-at-large • Money magazine Picture a tax system where everyone is entitled to a $3000 standard deduction, free of the rigmarole of keeping track of investment expenses, charitable giving and interest on negatively geared property. That’s what has been proposed by a report, aptly titled “Bye-bye tax returns”, by the think-tank Blueprint Institute, The report estimates that implementing a standard deduction would provide 80% of taxpayers (around 11 million people) with a tax cut of $400$1000 a year, while all income levels would pay on average $400-$600 less tax each year. “This would reduce the tax they pay according to their marginal tax rate – by $900 for someone on the 30% rate, for example,” it says. The change could have

myriad other benefits, such as reducing compliance costs by $4 billion a year, stamping out rorting and eliminating 7 million to 9 million tax returns a year at a saving of $750 million. Not that you’d be forced to receive the standard deduction. Those with high work expenses, for instance, could still submit an old-school tax return, deductions and all. The thrust of the proposal centres on the elimination of complex and open-ended deductions. “When you get your phone bill, the phone company doesn’t ask you to itemise all the calls you made, on what dates, for how long and to whom,” the report states. “They send you a bill. And that’s exactly how our tax return process should work.” While it would be good news for many taxpayers, a standard deduction would presumably

be bad news for tax agents. The report says that 70% of taxpayers use a tax agent, while half of people spend more than $175 a year managing tax. “And, indeed, tax preparation costs are themselves tax deductible, so taxpayers end up picking up around a third of the tab.” In other words, people who do their own tax returns currently subsidise the fees

paid by those who get them done professionally. The report also states that the standard deduction option would increase equality in the tax system. “Those who know how (and are willing) to game the system do so – and pay less tax than everyone else as a result,” it states. “That means that in order to raise a given amount of revenue, taxes must be higher

on everyone else.” The idea isn’t radical; tax systems with standard deductions already exist in the US, Japan, France, Germany, Belgium, Spain, Poland, Korea and Sweden. Nor is it a new idea in Australia. The 2010 Henry review, the 2015 Re:think – Tax Discussion paper and the 2017 inquiry into tax deductibility all toyed with the idea of a standard

deduction, yet none resulted in meaningful reform. Adrian Raftery, from the accounting and tax service Mr Taxman, believes those who claim less than $3000 would jump at the change, while those who usually claim more will continue business as usual. “The reality is that those in the first basket usually do their tax returns themselves so they aren’t going to save anything in terms of tax preparation fees, and those in the other basket are only going to diddle themselves out if they elect to not see a tax agent and accept the $3000 standard deduction.” Raftery also worries that a standard deduction would leave a hole in the federal government’s balance sheet. “The reality is that there will be less tax collected by the ATO, so where does Blueprint Institute suggest this will be funded? There needs to be a reduction somewhere else in the federal budget to balance the books.” M DAVID THORNTON

More workers could be eligible for delayed JobKeeper cash Aussie workers and their employers could be in line for a cash windfall, but whether they get it will depend on the tax office making a discretionary call about business registration. To be eligible for JobKeeper payments, businesses must have held an ABN on March 12, 2020 and must be able to prove they were active before

that date. However, JobKeeper rules allow the tax commissioner to use discretion to grant additional time for holding an ABN and providing notice of assessable income or supplies. The potential for further payments follows a finding by the Federal Court that the tax commissioner’s discretionary prerogative is broader than had previously been applied. Robyn Jacobson, a senior associate at the Tax Institute, an

association for tax professionals, says the court’s decision shows that the commissioner disregarded factors that were considered by the tribunal to be relevant in exercising the discretion. “The full Federal Court decided that the tribunal was correct to take those factors into account.” She expects this will affect thousands of workers. “The ATO will be identifying those taxpayers who have pre-

viously been denied JobKeeper or cash flow boost following a review or lodging an objection. There will be some taxpayers who never enrolled in JobKeeper because they thought they were not eligible or had sought advice and were advised that they were not eligible. These taxpayers will be able to contact the ATO for a review of their case.” Jacobson says automatic reviews will be undertaken

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

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Coles 11 Parsons Rd

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The Orchards Retirement Village 15 The Ridgeway

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

LONG JETTY Caltex Long Jetty 431 The Entrance Rd

Killarney Vale Newsagency 112 Wyong Rd

Bridge Club 415 The Entrance Rd

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CUT Computers 421 The Entrance Rd

Red Prawn & Seafood Takeaway 118 Wyong Rd

Diggers at The Entrance 315 The Entrance Rd

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

The Dam Hotel Cnr Minnesota Rd & Pacific Hwy

Arcare Kanwal Aged Care 2 Pearce Rd

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

GOROKAN Guardian Pharmacy 70 Wallarah Rd

Discount Drug Store 73 Scenic Dr

GOSFORD Imperial centre 171 Mann St

The Lakeside Lifestyle Community 132 Finlay Ave

Blue Haven Public School 37 Colorado Dr

United Petroleum 67-71 Scenic Dr

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Caltex service station The Entrance Rd Cnr Bellevue Rd

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

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

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The Art House Theatre 19-21 Margaret St

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Australia Post 145 Bay Rd

Mingara Recreation Club 12-14 Mingara Dr

Toowoon Bay Seafood & Take Away 92 Toowoon Bay Rd

Chemist Outlet Tumbi Umbi Discount Chemist 7 Mingara Dr

Amcal+ Pharmacy Toowoon Bay 96 Toowoon Bay Rd

Domino’s Pizza Mingara 8 Mingara Dr

United Petroleum 359 Pacific Highway North

McDonald’s Mingara Mingara Dr

Mr David Harris MP - Wyong Electorate Office 142 Pacific Hwy

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Family Bean 90 Toowoon Bay Rd Flour & Co. 88 Toowoon Bay Rd TOUKLEY Toukley50 Plus Leisure & Learning Centre 1 Hargraves St

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

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Coles Orchid Way

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

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Construction contract let for The Glen for Women rehabilitation centre The Glen for Women rehabilitation centre has reached another significant and major milestone with Tuggerah construction company, North Construction & Building, announced as the preferred builder to construct the centre. The Glen for Women, a culturally specific drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre for women, will be the first of its kind in Australia. The centre, at Wyong Creek, will operate under similar guidelines to the award winning The Glen for Men centre at Chittaway Bay and will be specifically for women, both indigenous and nonindigenous. The construction contract is valued at $3.5M, with building expected to be completed by early 2022. “We are very happy to be working with a trusted local builder and especially one who understands the importance of building this project right the first time, and in a way that causes minimum disruption to our new neighbours at Wyong Creek,” said The Glen

Barbara Olson (left), Federal Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, Coral Hennessy, Cheryl Baily, and from Norths Construction, Matthew Cook and Nicole Redmond

Chairperson, Coral Hennessy. The Glen Executive Director, Joe Coyte, said the centre had a good relationship with the construction company. “We love the fact that North Construction & Building understands this project and understands The Glen.

“We have had a relationship with them for many years and we look forward to continuing this relationship for many years to come,” Coyte said. The company was announced as the preferred builder at a recent special event which was attended by Federal MP for

Robertson, Lucy Wicks, who secured $9M in funding to make sure the project went ahead. North Construction & Building Managing Director, Matthew Cook, said the company was incredibly proud to be contracted to deliver this

project for The Glen for Women. “We love what The Glen does and what they have already achieved,” Cook said. “Working with The Glen for Women is significantly more than just an opportunity to construct a building project.

“We take great pride in contributing to buildings that serve the community and provide a lasting legacy,” Cook said. Source: Media release, May 5 The Glen

Quiet Hour extended to four more supermarkets

Woolworths supermarkets across the northern suburbs are offering a low sensory Quiet Hour shopping experience designed to reduce anxiety and sensory stress for customers with specific needs.

During Quiet Hour,Woolworths Bateau Bay, Lake Haven, Lake Munmorah and Tuggerah will lower lights, turn down music or radio and turn off oven buzzers for an hour, every Tuesday, between 10:30 and 11:30am. Other temporary changes include reducing the volume of

store phones and registers, clearing store entryways, stopping all PA announcements and removing roll cages from the shop floor. “Our customers have told us that there is a need in the community for a low sensory shopping experience in the area, so we’re pleased to

expand Quiet Hour to these stores,” said Woolworths Wyong region manager, Steve Clark. “Our team takes great pride in ensuring that the store is quieter and less stressful for customers who want to shop during Quiet Hour, and we look forward to welcoming them in

store,” said Clark. The low sensory initiative was developed in consultation with disability service providers at Life Without Barriers. “Quiet Hour is a fantastic initiative by Woolworths that recognises the different needs of some customers. “It gives people a way to do

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Traditional foods for postpartum nourishment

GEORGIA LIENEMANN This week, in our six part series on birth, we’re delving into the postpartum period with a discussion of recovery nutrition. The idea of setting aside several weeks or more for postpartum recovery has been standard practice worldwide for many thousands of years. An Ayurvedic text dating back to 400 BCE dictates that “a new mother should be treated with massage, warm baths, a specific diet and herbal drinks that prevent infection and promote vitality”. Some cultures believe that neglect during the immediate postpartum period can have detrimental effects lasting into the woman’s menopausal years and beyond. Healing in the postpartum period From a logical perspective, it’s clear that there are significant shifts going on during this period, however far too many of us underestimate the impact of these changes on the new mother and

consequently,our expectations during this time are often mismatched. All women in the postpartum period are effectively healing many ‘injuries’ of sorts – even if the birth has progressed very smoothly. Regardless of the type of birth, there are various tissues that have been stretched, bruised or surgically damaged that the body needs to repair and rebuild. Also, let us not underestimate the requirements that come from healing a dinner plate sized open wound where the placenta has come away from the uterus! In what instance would we expect someone to be doing any type of physical activity, let alone housework, if the wound was somehow visible to us? Many women have experienced blood loss during labour or may have been malnourished prior, but in any case, the birthing process is a marathon that depletes the body of many nutrients which urgently need to be replenished in the following weeks. Additional requirements In addition to healing, if she’s breastfeeding, the new mother is still solely responsible for nourishing the new baby. This increases her energy needs by around 2000 kJ per day and requires an additional 478 calories per day. Many women tend to simply return to their usual diet however this can lead to rapid malnourishment. Nutrients that are often depleted during and post birth include iron, folate, calcium, potassium, vitamin D, vitamin A and carotenoids,magnesium, iodine, omega-3, phosphorus, zinc, DHA, choline, B12 and

this period, especially if they include warming spices such as ginger (a traditional medicine specifically included for the promotion of breastmilk) and cinnamon. Curries are an obvious choice as the can be a delicious vehicle for both of these elements, which is why they’ve been part of the traditional postpartum diet through much of Asia. Nutrient dense organ meats provide impressive amounts of most of the nutrients required during this period. They’re rich in minerals, especially iron, selenium and zinc; the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, and K2, choline, folate and the rest of the allimportant B vitamins (a single serving of liver provides over 100% of the daily requirement of B12)!

selenium. Traditional practices for the postpartum period If we refer to the practices of traditional peoples around the world, they generally set aside many weeks of rest and recuperation and include a very specific diet to restore the new mother and provide good quality breastmilk for her baby. Whilst these diets vary, depending upon which region they’re found in, they all share common principles: they are exceptionally nutrient dense and easy to digest, they are warming and they are

specifically chosen to promote healing and lactation.

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Which traditional foods promote healing and recovery? Bone broths, which are a digestible powerhouse packed with nutrients essential to tissue repair, such as glycine and glucosamine. Any soups and stews based on broth are the perfect food for mothers in

Getting enough protein is of critical importance in this period and is quite difficult to achieve if it’s not prioritised. When paired with broth, smaller amounts of meat will suffice, because broth is a ‘protein sparer’, allowing a full spectrum of amino acids. Other nutrient dense forms of protein that also provide necessary micronutrients (such as choline, DHA and iodine) include slow-cooked meats, seafood and pastured eggs. Seaweeds, leafy greens and other vegetables are wonderful to incorporate with each meal, but not in their raw form. The ideal way to include them is well-cooked as part of the aforementioned stews and curries.

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385 families share 1,000 $50 bushfire relief vouchers Blue Haven Public School is one of many Central Coast schools to receive a helping hand for their students following the effects of the 2019/20 fire season, thanks to a grant from the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR). Social Futures, the Central Coast’s Partner in the Community for the NDIS, received a grant through FRRR and has worked with schools to distribute 1,000 $50 vouchers to affected families. Senior Customer Experience Officer at Social Futures, Kim Riches, said that she had a lot of calls from grateful families and teachers. “Many families said they were not only affected by bushfires but, more recently, by floods. “It’s been a tough year so a bit of a boost to help with school costs was really appreciated,” Riches said. The vouchers were sent electronically for students or their schools to print and exchange for school-related items such as books, clothing,

Blue Haven Public School Assistant Principal Wellbeing, Jarrod Miles (left), the Taylor family, Relieving Deputy Principal, Karen Craig, and Acting Principal, Dale Edwards

shoes and stationery. “It was a really big task finding the most affected schools and students and we relied on the schools to fill in the picture for us,” Riches said. Blue Haven Public School was significantly affected by the bushfire season. The fire burned through hundreds of hectares of bushland before destroying

homes and buildings in Blue Haven on New Year’s Eve in 2020. Assistant Principal Wellbeing at Blue Haven Public School, Jarrod Miles, said the fires came within 100m of the school. “Our school was forced to close for a period of time due to the fires and then, more recently, due to flooding,” he said.

“Many of the families of our students were directly impacted. “Some families lost homes, some lost their livelihoods. “The fires came so close, it was a really frightening time for our community. “Though $50 isn’t a fortune, when it comes to replacing the little things for school, it really does help and I know families

are really thankful for it,” Miles said. Social Futures CEO, Tony Davies, said he was glad that they had been able to lend a hand. “Social Futures has been delivering Local Area Coordination Services for the NDIS in the Central Coast region for 18 months now, and in that time, we have been making strong connections

with schools and communities,” he said. “We were really happy to make use of our networks and I thank the staff that put so many hours into co-ordinating this, to see the vouchers get into the hands of the families that need them most.” Miles said 385 families who were most affected by the fires at Blue Haven received vouchers. “It was the scariest thing, you just can’t imagine,” said one parent, Mrs Taylor, about her family’s experience. “It was raining fire and pitch black. “The fire went from a kilometre away to being right on our doorstep. “It just jumped, trees exploded, we had eight minutes to get out,” Taylor said. Miles said Blue Haven School had worked through the year to support the resilience and coping skills of students and now these vouchers brought welcome relief to families of students. Source: Media release, May 6 Social Futures

Free community support service available to Meals on Wheels’ clients The importance of enabling older people to live independent and self determined lives has led Meals on Wheels Central Coast to establish a phone support service which clients can call to discuss an array of issues.

Meals on Wheels Central Coast Community Support Service is free and is accessible to all of their clients from 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday. “The past year or so has seen an increase in the need for support for the older members of our community, and we have put this program together so

that we can further assist our clients,” said CEO of Meals on Wheels Central Coast, Dennis Taylor. “All clients will have the opportunity to call and be linked with a service that provides experience in the area required, this could include things such as social support,

mental health, advocacy, elder abuse, and rights and responsibilities in the aged care sector. “Whilst our volunteers already perform wellness checks at each meal delivery, we are now also able to offer further support with this specialised directional referral service.

“A friendly voice on the other end of the phone can sometimes make all the difference, and we are pleased to be able to offer high quality support and care to enable people to exercise choice and control,” said Taylor. The Meals on Wheels Central Coast Community Support Service will be manned by a

trained officer talking to clients and referring them to the appropriate resource. Source: Media Release, May 5 Meals on Wheels Central Coast

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Mock parliament passes No Homework Bill Have you ever wondered how to get children interested and involved with politics? Federal Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, has a way to engage the youth of the Central Coast with the art of democratic discussion. She has been visiting schools in her electorate to run mock parliaments, which teach students how the government works by re-creating the house of representatives to discuss bills that the students can understand and weigh in on, such as a bill to ban homework. On April 30, McBride visited Lakes Grammar, Warnervale, where she held a mock parliament for the school’s Year 6 and Year 5/6 Opportunity Class. “The mock parliament that I run in schools is based on the parliamentary education office program, which is complementary with the school curriculum, so often I’ll visit schools before they make a trip to Canberra where they go to Parliament House, or sometimes, I will see them when they get back. “It’s a really good opportunity

Federal Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, running a mock parliament at Lakes Grammar Anglican School, Warnervale

for local students to say how decisions made in Parliament can directly and immediately affect them, and their local community,” said McBride. The program, created by the Parliamentary Education Office, aims to educate students on how bills and proposed laws are introduced, debated and voted on in the lower house. It is aimed at students from Year 5-12, where the class is divided into government, opposition, minor parties and

independents, where members of each team take on different roles such as Prime Minister, Opposition Leader, Speaker, Clerk, Serjeant-At-Arms, Opposition Members and Party Whips. During the mock parliament at Lakes Grammar, McBride introduced the No Homework Bill, where summative speeches from the Prime Minister, and Opposition Leader were made, and final votes for the bill were counted by the Whips.

The No Homework Bill was passed by the students. “It always generates a lot of really lively debate, there is lots of discussion, particularly around homework. “I’ve often disappointed students by letting them know that even though the No Homework bill was passed in the mock parliament, it doesn’t mean that homework doesn’t exist in their school. “It spawns lots of conversations and I always get asked really good questions by

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local students on a range of different topics. “I had a student recently ask me about coronary care that people can receive at Wyong Hospital. “I’ve also received 30 letters from students about different local issues or concerns that they had which I have been following up. “Canberra and the decisions made there can feel very far away, and this program is a really good way of bringing these decisions and their

impacts into the classroom,” said McBride. Since being elected in 2016, McBride has hosted a mock parliament at over 25 schools. “I’ve done it with primary and high school students, and I always come away with some really good ideas and some really good questions. “With high school students, we have discussed voting age, or what age you have to be to get a driver’s license,” said McBride. “Mock Parliament is always a wonderful learning opportunity for our students, Emma McBride’s visit provided our students with an insight into the workings of Democracy in Australia,” said Opportunity Class Teacher at Lakes Grammar, Anne Livette-Vial. “What was very pleasing from the day was the number of students who strongly defended the benefits of homework, the students were highly engaged and intrigued by the concept of a Parliamentary debate and we are very thankful for Emma’s time to make this possible”. Harry Mulholland

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Magnetic mobile phone locking system has many positive impacts To combat this, Wyong High School has decided to use new and innovative technology to combat phone use during school hours. This new technology comes in the form of a pouch called a Yondr Pouch, designed to stop students from using their phone on school grounds. Each morning when entering the school, students place their mobile phone into their allocated phone pouch, which has a magnetic locking system, and the phone is off and pouched away for the entire school day. The students keep their pouch in their bag with them throughout the day and at the end of the school day, they release their phones from the pouches at designated magnet stations at school before heading home. This whole process is completed in a very short period. “As a school, we are consistently evaluating and looking for how we can continue to support students achieving improved learning outcomes with high expectations.

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“We see everyday that mobile phone,when used irresponsibly, are the main distractor from learning and play a significant role in having an impact on a young person’s social and emotional wellbeing. “We strongly believe, and the research evidence supports us, that the students at Wyong High School would have greater opportunities for increased learning time and also communication, socialisation and positive physical activity, if they don’t have the distractor of their phones during the school day,” said Wyong High School’s Deputy Principal, Murray Balfe. “The students have responded extremely well. “Obviously, they were not particularly happy about the change in process initially, yet I feel we explained the goals of the change and the intended outcomes well in advance so that they understood our purpose,” said Balfe. “I have had very insightful feedback from our students that they feel the change has increased their ability to focus in class and also we have seen a significant increase in physical activity in our break times,” said Balfe. Balfe has also noticed that the noise level around the school has increased as students

move and interact more, the school has also sourced more equipment for students to use during breaks by student request. “The teachers have been very positive with the change, I recently surveyed the staff and found that 94 percent of teachers found more teaching and learning time in their lessons of 10 minutes or more. “They are definitely impressed with the increase of laughter and communication around Wyong High School,” Balfe. “I honestly think we have all been pleasantly surprised by how quickly and effectively the students have adjusted. “It honestly feels like this is already just part of our culture at Wyong High School,” said Balfe. “Teachers are adjusting their planning to allow for extra time and engagement and we are also seeing students interacting in a more positive way. “Our parents and community have been very supportive as well, they are adjusting to communicating with their child through the school office, rather than directly, but are appreciative that this structure is helping their child to engage in learning and build on healthy relationships with each other,”

said Balfe. Teachers have the ability to facilitate the use of mobile phones for learning in the classroom if required. Yondr is an American company founded in 2014, and the Yondr pouch is currently being used for a range of other phone free settings such as concerts, nightclubs and even courthouses. The pouch is designed to deter people from recording or taking photographs, or stopping the distraction of using their phone. Harry Mulholland

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Coast Race Day a sell-out event HORSE RACING Saturday, May 9, brought to Gosford Race Club the inaugural Coast Race Day, the first ever Saturday metro meeting for the club at The Entertainment Grounds and Gosford Racecourse. The race day was a sell-out event, with 3,000 attendees on course witnessing the $1.6 million nine race programme, as well as live entertainment including the band, Jellyfish, on the front lawn, a ‘Fashions on the Field’ competition boasting a $9,000 prize pool, and a DJ set in the Coast Marquee. The day began with a strong showing from local jockey, Josh

Parr, who took out the opening race, the Central Coast Granite 2YO Handicap, aboard ‘Overpass’ for trainer Bjorn Baker. Four more races followed to precede the three feature races of the day. The C,G& E Benchmark 78 1200m was won by Blondeau, jockeyed by T Berry and trained by Chris Waller. Next, the CL3 Handicap was won by Last Chance Dance, jockeyed by R Dolan and trained by Scott Singleton. Race Four was the 3&4 YO BM72, won by Prince Of Arragon, jockeyed by B Spriggs and trained by John Thompson.

After this, the BM78 2100M was won by Avion Fury, jockeyed by K McEvoy and trained by Glen Thompson. The three feature races to follow were naturally close battles for the lead. The winner of the De Bortoli Wines Takeover Target was jockey Jason Collett, aboard Enchanted Heart, trained by Kris Lee. Next up was the Reward Group & Luux Properties Gosford Gold Cup, won by Polly Grey, jockeyed by Tommy Berry and trained by Chris Waller. The third feature race was The Coast 1600m, won by Brandenburg, jockeyed by Regan

Bayliss and trained by John Sargent. The final race of the day was the F&M BM78 HCP 1200M, won by Stellar Pauline, jockeyed by Andrew Adkins and trained by Peter & Paul Snowden. For Daniel Lacey, CEO of The Entertainment Grounds, the event was a success on all fronts. “We are thrilled and very grateful for Racing NSW allowing us the opportunity to host a stand alone, metro meeting at Gosford and for introducing the half a million dollar ‘The Coast’ race,” Lacey said. “An event of this calibre really helps to put Gosford and the Central Coast on the map.

“Now that we have been able to showcase an amazing event, on and off the track, proving its potential and the economic benefits for the Central Coast region, we are encouraging businesses to jump on this annual occasion, bringing more visitors to the area for‘Stay & Race’ getaways, to spend at local retailers and restaurants and experience all that the Central Coast has to offer. “The weather could not have been better with a few days of rain in the lead up adding to the sensational track conditions. “The quality of racing was superb, with wins from deep and mid field, showcasing a fair track giving all types of horses equal

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opportunity. “The Fashions on the Field event showcased some wonderful autumn entrants competing for the $9,000 prize pool. “Viera Macikova took out Best Dressed Lady, Rob Lee Best Dressed Gentleman and Selina McCloskey Best Dressed Contemporary. “Considering the COVID scare in the days prior to our event, it was pleasing to have a sell-out event of 3,000 in attendance. “Next year we hope to see COVID restrictions eased and our capacity increased once again.” CCC

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Bombers destroy Singleton From page 40 “We’re playing a real open running style of football which is utilising our younger players, so we’re using our speed a lot and, as a young side, trying to stay in the contest early in the game and then run over sides with our fitness at the end. “It’s worked for us so far, but it will be a big test against Terrigal Avoca to see how it works against pretty good opposition. “We’ll go there and throw everything at them to set a benchmark. “We want to know where we sit against the best team in the comp. “They are traditionally a really good defensive side and really well structured, so we’ve got to

find a way to score points, so hopefully our running game can open them up. For the Women’s first grade side, it was a much closer battle to come away with the win over Wyong Lakes, end score 33 – 55. Women’s Coach, Micheal Smith, drew attention to the physical nature of the match that kept the game even throughout the first half. “When we play Wyong, it’s always a physical encounter due to the rivalry,” he said. “In the first quarter, we sustained two injuries and unfortunately they didn’t return, so we had no bench for the rest of the game. “Up until the third quarter, it was a see-sawing battle, then

we kicked a couple of goals in a row which we needed to get to that final margin. “Since we had no bench, it was really character building for the team, and after two losses it was really good to get the win. The Women will also play Terrigal Avoca this weekend. Both sides, as well as Wyong Lakes and Lake Macquarie, are now positioned on 8 points, with Cardiff and Newcastle City well ahead on 20 and 16. Nonetheless, the results from this weekend will greatly influence the mid-table battle to make it into the finals for a shot at upsetting the two league leaders. CCC

Mariners walk A-League tight rope FOOTBALL A 1-1 draw between the Mariners and Melbourne Victory on Sunday evening, May 2, followed the Central Coast side’s crushing 4-0 defeat at home, maintaining their fragile positioning at 2nd on the league table. The home defeat at Gosford on Wednesday, April 28, was a shock to the system for Mariners’ fans who have

enjoyed their team’s recent positive shift in A-League form. Along with this terrible precursor, the Mariners travelled to Melbourne in search of their first win after 16 consecutive losses at AAMI Park. Despite all this, the boys in yellow positively lifted their heads in search of another fast gameday start that they have found regularly throughout this season.

The fastest and highest head to lift his head was yet again, front man Matt Simon, who launched the team into the lead in the fourth minute with the game’s first effort on goal. Finding space in front of goal between the Victory defence, Simon benefitted from a pinpoint cross swinging in from Stefan Nigro. Victory keeper, Matthew Acton, was able to get a hand on the ball, but it was struck by

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Simon’s head with too much power to be kept from trickling into the net behind him. The Mariners maintained this lead throughout the remainder of the first half, defending well but unable to pull further ahead. An opportunity fell for Alou Kuol in the 30th minute with a hard hit strike from outside the box, but it was aimed too far in from the side post to threaten Acton. At the start of the second half, there was a disallowed goal against Rudy Gestede for Victory to prevent the home side from bringing the scores back to level. Robbie Kruse’s lobbed pass from the corner of the side post flew high above the Victory number 9, who was deemed to have pushed Kye Rowles in the back in order to get up to the ball and head it into the goal. With the scores remaining as they were, it took another ten minutes for the equaliser to be found by Callum McManaman with a neatly put away side footed curler that spun around the defending Kuol as if rotating

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on an invisible axis. The ball fell to McManaman from a free kick out wide after Simon’s attempted clearance. With a quick touch, he shifted the ball to his side and swept his boot around it, orchestrating its end arrival beyond the reach of Mariners’ keeper, Mark Birighitti. With the scores locked at one goal apiece throughout the remainder of the 90 minutes, an opportunity came to Daniel Bouman to retake the lead in extra time. Lewis Miller’s cross was well picked out by Bouman on the penalty spot, who met it with a header that lobbed the ball in the direction of the far top corner, although it had too much weight to fall in time and instead flew put past Acton and the post. A following corner for Victory brought another golden opportunity for the hosts to steal the win, ending in a diving save from Birighitti preventing Jacob Butterfield from ensuring this outcome for his team. The clearing header fell to Butterfield’s feet and he struck

the ball with venom to the high side of Birgihitti. Although appearing to only see the ball late, the Mariners’ keeper was equal to it via a double fisted punch away. The final whistle followed soon after, giving both teams a single point to add to their league campaign. For the Mariners, the point has pushed them ahead of Sydney FC after they suffered a loss to Western Sydney Wanderers the day before. Nonetheless, their position is not stable, with Adelaide and Western United and Brisbane Roar all within reach of overtaking them if they were to win games that they have in hand. The Mariners will have a chance to prepare for their next outing in the A-League which will come on Wednesday May 12, when they travel up to Brisbane to once more face the Roar side who are still hot from their smashing win at Central Coast Stadium. Haakon Barry

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Moroney Acreman Cup goes to The Lakes RUGBY UNION The inaugural Moroney Acreman Cup was played between the northern Central Coast derby teams, Warnervale and The Lakes, on Saturday, May 8, at Woongarrah Oval, with the newly established competition going the way of The Lakes. The Lakes finished with a 14 point lead over their closest competitors in this first edition of a Cup play-off internal to the Swietelsky Premier One league, end score 21 – 7. The Lakes established their lead early in the game with three unanswered and converted tries in the first half, a testing lead over the team still waiting for their opening season win in Premier One. Warnervale came back with a strong effort in the second half, securing their first seven pointer soon after the recommencement of play. The try was followed by an unfortunate turn as one of The Lakes’ front rowers suffered a neck injury during a scrum. The game was halted while everyone awaited the arrival of an ambulance to take the player to hospital. Once this was taken care of,

The Lakes backline: (L-R) Braedyn Hutchison Walters, Raymond Kaati, Filimone Seru, Gable Gardiner, Noah Halaapiapi

the light of day was waning and it was decided that the game would be concluded early. According to The Lakes’ first grade coach, Marshall Hemopo, the prop has not been seriously injured and is recovering well, despite having a stiff neck and a dislocated shoulder. Nonetheless, his team walked away with the Moroney Acreman Cup, a creation by the two club presidents, Scott Moroney of The Lakes and Chris Acreman of Warnervale, to celebrate the friendly rivalry

between these two northernmost teams. Hemopo was happy to have led his team to the first win in the Moroney Acreman Cup, even though under unfortunate circumstances. “We went back to the after match and were presented with the Cup with the Moroney and Acreman families there in attendance,” he said. “We are very proud to be holding it first up and are looking forward to contesting for it again in the next game.

“We host Warnervale in around eight weeks’ time, so fingers crossed we can keep the Cup in our trophy cabinet for the year.” The best players for The Lakes were Flanker Sean Anlezark, Fly-Half Brayden Hutchinson-Walters and No.8 Peni Rauluni. For Warnervale, it was Prop Ketoni Toutai who scored their try and Fly-Half Matthew Hurley who continued to direct very well for his team. The Lakes can now look

forward to a bye week as they prepare for three difficult games against teams above them on the ladder: Kariong, Hornsby and Avoca. “It will be good to rest a few weary bodies after an intense start to the season, but we will take our time and then regroup heading into Kariong which will be a massive test,” continued Hemopo. “We need a bit more patience in our play still. “We know we have plenty of points in us but we’re trying too

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hard to chase them right now and we’re not working hard enough for them. “We need more discipline in our defence as well.” The Lakes’ Women Tens side were not as lucky against Warnervale, falling to them 20 – 5, but the Premier Two and Presidents Cup teams from The Lakes were both able to come away with strong wins, the latter playing instead against Terrigal. Elsewhere on the Coast in Round Five, Terrigal came back from a two-week bye to overcome Avoca Beach 34 – 15 and establish their lead on the Premier One table. This was possible due to Kariong losing to Hornsby, a result that has brought the top four teams: Terrigal, Kariong, Ourimbah and Hornsby, to within three points of each other. With five rounds in 2021 now accounted for, the league is tightening up among the top six teams with Avoca and The Lakes both on nine points, only three points below fourth place Hornsby. Source: Media Release, May 9 Larry Thomson, Central Coast Rugby Union

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RUGBY LEAGUE At Morry Breen Oval on Sunday, May 9, The Entrance Tigers came back after conceding three unanswered tries to defeat the Wyong Roos in the Newcastle Rugby League Presidents Cup conference. A number of handling errors from The Tigers put them on the back foot early in the game and their hosts were eager to capitalise on the greater possession it provided them.

The Roos got off to a good start on their home pitch by posting three tries in a row before the end of the first half. Of these three, only one conversion was successfully put away, leaving behind four vital points that would in the end bring about the team’s defeat. The Tigers came back with a try before the conclusion of the first half so that the teams entered the break with the score positioned at 14 – 6.

In the second half, the Tigers again had a lot of defending to do, but this time they were able to prevent the Roos from scoring. Meanwhile, the visitors put away two more tries and successfully kicked a second conversion to give them a slender two point lead, one that held until the conclusion of the game. In the eyes of the Tigers’ Head Coach, Shane Wooden, the victory was hard fought

Bombers destroy Singleton AUSSIE RULES Two wins for the Killarney Vale Bombers in the Men’s and Women’s Black Diamond Cup have positively shaped their standing on their respective league tables, with important Central Coast derby matches coming up next weekend. For the Men’s team, a crushing win over Singleton finished 28 – 120, 4 goals against 18, to bring them into the lead on the table with 16 points, level with Terrigal Avoca, who they will play next

round. The Women also had a win over Wyong Lakes to overtake them in third place on the table, due to goal scoring percentage. For Corey Shackleton, Coach of the first grade Men’s team, the win that has kept the team undefeated this season is a great way to lead into a very important derby match against Terrigal Avoca. “Singleton for us have been a bit of a bogey side over the past couple of years,” said Shackleton. “Two years ago, they knocked us out of the semi-finals and

last year they beat us by a point in a game that shaped our season a bit. “We haven’t beaten them for a couple of years, so it was good to go up there and get the win. “We’ve got a group that’s been together now for two years, with some new players in the side who have really boosted our depth. “We’re starting to settle on a playing style that’s suiting the list we’ve got. See page 38

throughout a very physical battle. “It was a very strong defensive effort, as we had to defend our own try line for long periods,” said Wooden. “We were put under a lot of pressure defensively but we just kept turning them away and eventually that set up the win for us. “Our Fullback, Luke Sharpe, had a really good game. “He was very dangerous, tough, and took some great

carries out of our own end. “Will Pearsall was also instrumental, controlling the game well with his general play, kicking and remaining strong defensively. “As well as these two, our forward pack muscled up, met them physically and in the end got over them to ensure our win.” As well as this Presidents Cup game in the Newcastle Rugby League competition, The Entrance’s other teams played

the Terrigal Sharks in the Central Coast Rugby League. At EDSACC Oval, the 1st Grade side overcame the Sharks in a crushing 38 – 0 victory. The Open Grade team for The Entrance also beat Terrigal, 44 – 10, but Terrigal were more fortunate in the Reserve Grade game to win 0 – 14, and in the Under 19’s to win 10 – 22. Terrigal also won the Ladies Tag game 10 – 12. CCC