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B-double semi-trailer crashes into two work vehicles

John Peter Howard Reserve play space at San Remo and Helen Reserve dog park at Gorokan are temporarily closed while Central Coast Council does some improvement works. See page 5

Out&About

The moon put on a show on May 26, as it was not only a super moon, it was also a blood moon and a total lunar eclipse. See page 18

Education Three road workers were hospitalised after a B-double semi-trailer crashed into two work trucks on the M1 Pacific Motorway in the early hours of Tuesday, June 1. See page 15 The burnt truck (Inset - The Truck on fire - Photo: Sarah Stock)

123 properties to be sold by public auction to recover unpaid rates Central Coast Council has moved to recover more than $1.7M in unpaid rates and charges. Council has exhausted all other avenues available under the Local Government Act to recover these rates and will now move to sell 123 properties by public auction. Council Administrator, Rik Hart, said the sales were the option of last resort. “We understand that some members of our community are suffering from genuine hardship, and for those behind on rates in that circumstance,

our teams have worked with them to plan repayments,” Hart said. “However, more than half of the properties targeted in this sale have outstanding rates for more than five years, and all other attempts by Council to address this has failed. “It also includes 50 vacant properties that are more than one year in arrears and have not provided an application for genuine hardship or entered into an arrangement that meets Council guidelines for payment. “In such a dire financial situation, we can no longer expect other ratepayers to

subsidise these unpaid properties.” Council said it would not proceed with the sale of any land owned by pensioners, but it noted that pensioner land which met the criteria for sale to recover rates, equalled the value of $2,249,609. In the former Wyong local government area, there are a total 80 properties with outstanding rates, and 46 with outstanding water rates. There are 25 vacant properties, seven business properties, 14 residential properties and 34 pensioner residential properties.

In the former Gosford Council area, there are 25 vacant properties, two business, 50 residential and 110 pensioner residential. Council said collections for unpaid rates followed two processes. Internal collections for unpaid rates start at 15 days in arrears for amounts over $10. Unpaid rates that exceed $2,000, inclusive of both water and rates charges, are outsourced to a legal service provider for recovery at two or more quarters in arrears (about 6-7 months overdue).

When Trevor Wrightson, 87, of Wyee Point retired as electrical foreman at Vales Point Power Station, he turned his hand to writing books and is now a globally recognised author..

There are several strategies that are used by the legal service provider to settle arrears with ratepayers, which starts with a contact letter and moves on to a notice of legal action and many steps later it may end with a recommendation for sale. Council requires that arrangements to pay must not exceed nine months, inclusive of new bills, unless supported by an application for genuine hardship. Source: Media release, May 25 Central Coast Council

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Sport

The Central Coast Roosters have come away with a Round 12 win against the Cronulla Sharks... See page 39

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Community rally to save our reserves

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Dick Persson officially retired from his position as Central Coast Administrator on Wednesday, May 12, but not before he took one last parting shot at the suspended councillors.

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‘Just beautiful’ was the words of resident Olive Goldsmith as she greeted ‘Wellington’ the Horse at BlueWave Living on May 5

Decades after gaining his private pilot’s licence at Central Coast Airport, Paul Bennet is returning on the weekend of May 22 and 23.

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A local fireman has been awarded a prestigious longservice medal for his dedication to helping the community at an awards ceremony at Mingara Recreation Club on Sunday, May 16.

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Central Coast Council residents will see a 15 percent rate rise next financial year, starting in July 2021. The rate rise comes on top of harmonisation of rates applied at the same time. Rates will be harmonised between the two former council areas of Gosford and Wyong which merged to form the one council in 2016.

Terrigal on top

The Terrigal Trojans have moved to the top of both the Men’s and Women’s rugby ladders with convincing wins at The Haven last weekend.

bitter pill for the community to swallow but we don’t think the loss of services that will result from no increase is a viable alternative,” he said. Ourimbah Region Residents Association (ORRA) is also very disappointed with the outcome. Spokesman, Allan Benson, said ORRA campaigned against the rate rise. “We believed that rate payers should not have paid the price for Central Coast council staff incompetence and flawed NSW Government policy.” Gwandalan and Summerland Point Peninsula Improvement Group President, Tony Kirby, said he found it very hard to trust what would happen after the three years were up.

“While the rise is only for three years, it still allows the Council to apply again for another rise,” he said. “Forgive me for being cynical but after being kicked in the teeth by Council over the past few years, I find it very difficult to trust them.” He said the amalgamation was ill considered because of the range of the financial states between the councils. “The councils had different computer systems which took a large amount of money to fix, if indeed it has been fixed,” he said. Continued page 4

Tourism business operators will meet to explore ways to promote ecotourism across the Central Coast region. See page 26

Sport

In the top of the table clashes between the Killarney Vale Bombers and the Terrigal Avoca Panthers, in both the Black Diamond Cup Women’s and Men’s leagues, the southern side has come away with wins. See page 38

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IPART decides on special rate increase It’s official; Peninsula residents are looking at a rates hike of more than 40 per cent from July 1, following an IPART decision on May 17 to approve a 15 per cent rate rise for Central Coast Council. With harmonisation of rates between the former Wyong and Gosford councils on track to proceed in tandem, Peninsula residents, along with all those in the former Gosford local government area, can expect to see a rate rise of 41.6 per cent. The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal agreed to Council’s request for a Special Rate Variation (SV) of 15 per cent, inclusive of the 2 per

cent cap, but for three years only. Despite receiving multiple private submissions protesting the rate rise, IPART said it had assessed the Council’s application against guidelines issued by the Office of Local Government (OLG) and had decided to approve a temporary SV of 15 per cent in 2021-22, which is to be retained for three years and then removed. “During this three-year period, the Council will be able to implement its proposed business recovery plan, consult with its ratepayers regarding appropriate service levels, and if required, apply for a permanent SV,” a statement from IPART said. The statement clarified that,

together with the rates harmonisation process, businesses in the former Gosford LGA will see a 50.2 per cent rise and agriculture will face a whopping 53.2 per cent hike. Residents and businesses in the former Wyong LGA will actually see rate reductions as part of the harmonisation process. “Many submissions we received vocalised ratepayers’ concerns about the proposed higher rates in light of the Council’s current financial position,” IPART said. “These concerns need to be balanced against the Council’s financial need and its requirement to deliver ongoing community services.

“Without the special variation, the Council’s financial position (would) continue to deteriorate and it may have difficulty repaying its loans. “However, there is some uncertainty around the Council’s long term financial modelling as (it) has only recently started implementing a program of substantial cost containment measures.” IPART said it had considered all the concerns and issues raised in submissions. “Stakeholders considered that ratepayers should not be responsible for the Council’s mistakes,” it said. “Most of the submissions from stakeholders opposed the SV and raised concerns

around the Council’s financial mismanagement of funds and the Administrator’s assertion that the use of restricted funds was unlawful. “Some also argued the Council should be more accountable for its actions which led to its poor financial situation, or that the Audit Office should have done more to prevent the mismanagement including restricted reserves being unlawfully spent. “We acknowledge these concerns and the understandable anger ratepayers feel. “Nevertheless, the Council clearly does have a financial need for the SV.” Continued page 4

Rain didn’t deter scores of school students from their rally on Friday, May 21, to make a stand against Federal Government funding for what they claim to be dangerous gas and coal projects.

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Sport

A Killcare teen has put the pedal to the metal and clinched silver at Round Two of the Newcastle Club Championships last weekend. See page 33

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IPART decides Residents of the former Gosford local government area looking at a rates hike of more than 40 per cent from July 1, following an IPART decision on May 17 to approve a 15 per cent rate rise for Central Coast Council. With harmonisation of rates between the former Wyong and Gosford councils on track to proceed in tandem, those in the former Gosford LGA can expect to see a rate rise of 41.6 per cent. The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal agreed to Council’s request for a Special Rate Variation (SV) of 15 per cent, inclusive of the 2 per cent cap, but for three years only. Despite receiving multiple private submissions protesting the rate rise, IPART said it had

assessed the Council’s application against Guidelines issued by the Office of Local Government (OLG) and had decided to approve a temporary SV of 15 per cent in 2021-22, which is to be retained for three years and then removed. “During this three-year period, the Council will be able to implement its proposed business recovery plan, consult with its ratepayers regarding appropriate service levels, and if required, apply for a permanent SV,” a statement from IPART said. The statement clarified that, together with the rates harmonisation process, businesses in the former Gosford LGA will see a 50.2 per cent rise and agriculture will face a whopping 53.2 per cent hike.

Residents and businesses in the former Wyong LGA will actually see rate reductions as part of the harmonisation process. “Many submissions we received vocalised ratepayers’ concerns about the proposed higher rates in light of the Council’s current financial position,” IPART said. “These concerns need to be balanced against the Council’s financial need and its requirement to deliver ongoing community services. “Without the special variation, the Council’s financial position (would) continue to deteriorate and it may have difficulty repaying its loans. “However, there is some uncertainty around the Council’s long term financial modelling as (it) has only

recently started implementing a program of substantial cost containment measures.” IPART said it had considered all the concerns and issues raised in submissions. “Stakeholders considered that ratepayers should not be responsible for the Council’s mistakes,” it said. “Most of the submissions from stakeholders opposed the SV and raised concerns around the Council’s financial mismanagement of funds and the Administrator’s assertion that the use of restricted funds was unlawful. “Some also argued the Council should be more accountable for its actions which led to its poor financial situation, or that the Audit Office should have done more to prevent the mismanagement

including restricted reserves being unlawfully spent. “We acknowledge these concerns and the understandable anger ratepayers feel. “Nevertheless, the Council clearly does have a financial need for the SV.” Even so, IPART found that Council’s application for a permanent increase in general income was not appropriate given the purpose of the SV and uncertainty around the Council’s financial position, hence the three-year limit. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said if the rate rise had been a decision for the State Government to make, it would not have been approved. Continued page 4

Two successful businesswomen have started a female founders - women in business community group called Sub Rosa – Real Women’s Business. See page 27

Sport

The Terrigal Avoca Panthers have emerged triumphant in the top of the table clash against the Killarney Vale Bombers in both the Black Diamond Cup Women and Men’s leagues. See page 38

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Central Coast Council is reminding the community to have their say on the next stage of the asset sales program, Tranche 3, which closes for consultation at 5pm on Friday, May 28. The consultation forms part of Council’s business recovery plan which required a review of property assets that could be sold to assist with the current financial situation. Administrator, Rik Hart, said that to date there had been more than 800 responses from the community, along with spreading of misinformation. “There has been a lot of concerns raised from the community based on hearsay, which are completely

inaccurate and creating unnecessary distress,” Hart said. “It must be stressed that Council is only considering selling one percent of its property portfolio, and of what is listed for potential sale, there are only 13 open space areas listed to be rezoned before sale, which are all in close proximity to other open space areas. “I implore the community to get the facts and take the time to read the frequently asked questions and the interactive map, which provides specific details for individual parcels, such conditions of sale to allow for continued public parking. “It is also important to note that only parcels classified as operational land and zoned for

the correct purpose of sale, will initially go back to Council for endorsement to sell, and these can be identified as the blue pins on the online interactive map. “Other properties that need to be rezoned or reclassified prior to sale require an in-depth, lengthy process that can take up to 18 months and include further chances for the community to have their say. “I want to emphasise the significant liquidity issue that Council is facing, which needs to be resolved as quickly as possible in order for community infrastructure to be maintained and community services to continue. “The sale of assets, along with the 15 percent rate rise, are crucial components of our

business recovery plan, which was adopted by the last Council sitting, and will allow us to deliver much needed capital to improve Council’s financial position and provide assurance to our lenders. “This urgent need for income may override historic strategic direction, with potential for the community better realised by the private sector. “Any parcels sold will not only provide economic return from the sale of land, but also provide opportunity to raise income from future rates as well as realise savings from maintenance costs and loss of depreciation of assets. “Properties are either being sold through a competitive sales and marketing campaign to ensure the best sale price, or

in the case of direct sales with a proposed buyer, properties are sold at no less than the market value determined by an independent valuer. “I encourage the community to inform themselves and if you are still concerned over any land that is earmarked for potential sale or have ideas about how the land could be better utilised, make sure to have your say,” Hart said. He said Bateau Bay Library would remain open at its current location until an improved service was relocated within the shopping centre, where it will continue to be managed and operated by Council.

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Sport

In a season defining match at AAMI Park on Saturday evening, Melbourne City have beaten the Central Coast Mariners 1 – 0... See page 39

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Out&About

The $172M Northside Private Hospital at West Gosford has been approved by the State Government.

The moon put on a show on May 26, as it was not only a super moon, it was also a blood moon and a total lunar eclipse.

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Education

“It was a great economic boost for the region, the weather was perfect for both pilots and the spectators, everything flowed smoothly

and all in all it was an enormous success,”said John Codrington, Chairman of Your Central Coast Airport Association. “We haven’t got the economic figures in yet but there were many local businesses benefitting from the air show, both the vendors on site and the money flowing around the businesses off-site such as those around the parking areas

at train stations and other locations. “The shuttle buses from the off-site parking areas worked pretty much perfectly and feedback on social media was saying how well organised the event was. “We were very thankful to local landholders who allowed us to use their property for spectator car parking, so we

need to give a shout out to them as well,” Codrington said. He said community support was exceptionally good. “It certainly demonstrates that we have the capacity to put these shows on for the benefit of the Central Coast and that the airport is truly a community infrastructure. “As a way of giving back to the Central Coast, we would

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See page 15 The burnt truck (Inset - The Truck on fire - Photo: Sarah Stock)

Surf Life Saving NSW’s Australian UAV Service (AUAVS) has partnered with She Maps and launched a drone program for school students in Years 5 to 9. See page 34

Council has exhausted all other avenues to recover these rates available under the Local Government Act and will now move to sell 123 properties by public auction. Council Administrator Rik Hart said the sales were the option of last resort. “We understand that some members of our community are

suffering from genuine hardship, and for those behind on rates in that circumstance our teams have worked with them to plan repayments,” Mr Hart said. “However, more than half of the properties targeted in this sale have outstanding rates for more than five years, and all other attempts for Council to address this has failed. “It also includes 50 vacant properties that are more than one year in arrears and have not provided an application for

genuine hardship or entered into an arrangement that meets Council guidelines for payment. “In such a dire financial situation, we can no longer expect other ratepayers to subsidise these unpaid properties.” Council said it would not proceed with the sale of any land owned by pensioners but it noted that pensioner land meeting the criteria for sale for rates equal the value of $2,249,609. Council said collections for

unpaid rates follow two processes: Internal collections for unpaid rates start at 15 days in arrears for amounts over $10. Unpaid rates balances that exceed $2,000, inclusive of both water and rates charges, are outsourced to a legal services provider for recovery at two or more quarters in arrears (about 6-7 months overdue). There are several strategies that are used by the legal service provider to settle

arrears with rate payers with starts with a contact letter and moves on to a notice of legal action and many steps later it may end with a recommendation for sale. Council requires that arrangements to pay must not exceed nine months, inclusive of new bills, unless supported by an application for genuine hardship. Source Press Release; Central Coast Council Meeting Highlights Email May 25.

Sport

123 properties to be sold by public auction to recover unpaid rates Central Coast Council has moved to recover more than $1.7M in unpaid rates and charges.

In the first home game for the Sydney Ice Dogs at their new home venue, the Erina Ice Arena, the team has recorded its first win. See page 37

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Education Three road workers were hospitalised after a B-double semi-trailer crashed into two work trucks on the M1 Pacific Motorway in the early hours of Tuesday, June 1.

Photo: Allan Cooper

like see this type of event to be held on a regular basis,” Codrington said. One of the major events at the show was the RAAF display, the formation displays of the Air Force Roulettes and it was the first time an F-35A fighter jet had been on display in an air show like this one.

Council moves to recover unpaid rates Central Coast Council has moved to recover more than $1.7 million in unpaid rates and charges.

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John Peter Howard Reserve play space at San Remo and Helen Reserve dog park at Gorokan are temporarily closed while Central Coast Council does some improvement works. See page 5

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The air show held at Central Coast Airport last weekend was a resounding success, attracting an estimated 15,000 people from near and far over the two days of May 22 and 23. This National Volunteer Week, children’s education charity, The Smith Family, is celebrating the contributions of more than 8,000 volunteers who make its work possible.

B-double semi-trailer crashes into two work vehicles

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Administrator implores the community to get the facts around asset sales

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An endangered green sea turtle rescued by a diver from (AASRCC) has been released back into the ocean after a month of rehab.

Education

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Tumbi Umbi based artist, Carmen Jackson, is being recognised on a national scale for her artwork on the television show, Colour In Your Life, with Graeme Stevenson.

The air show held at Central Coast Airport was a resounding success, attracting an estimated 15,000 people from near and far over the two days of May 22 and 23.

Photo: Allan Cooper

This week is the final instalment in our six-part series on the topic of birth and we’re hearing from Michelle Nicolaou-Newman, cofounder of the Central Coast Montessori School and owner of Mammabearth, where she offers birth and postpartum support to families.

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15,000 people attend Coast Air Show

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Ocean Alley, Spacey Jane, Dear Seattle, Merci Mercy, and the CLEWS will perform at the NEXT EXIT festival at the Entertainment Grounds in Gosford, on May 23.

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The NSW Rural Fire Service’s Central Coast District has celebrated the achievements of 71 dedicated volunteers on Sunday - (Dan Franich - Inset)

15 percent rate rise approved by IPART

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Air show deemed a resounding success

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of the three years. If Council wants to continue with the rate rise, it will have to apply to IPART again. IPART said Council’s submission only showed the rate rise being used for seven years to pay down Council debt. The fact that a Public Inquiry was being held into the Council was another reason to limit the rise to three years. The Mannering Park Precinct Committee was “very disappointed” that the incompetence of Council had led to the current financial position, Chairman, Andrew Whitbourne, said. “The increase in rates is a

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The groundswell of opposition to Central Coast Council’s sell-off of community land will roll into The Entrance on Sunday, May 23.

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The Central Coast Sky Surfers (CCSS), based at Point Clare, will just one of the many groups exhibiting at the inaugural Central Coast Airshow at Warnervale over the weekend of May 22 and 23

In celebration of National Volunteers Week, Mary Mac’s Place at Woy Woy is putting out the call for volunteers to help provide support and companionship. See page 6

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This means that after the rate rise and harmonisation, ratepayers in the former Wyong area will actually notice a decrease of about nine percent in their rates, while former Gosford area residents will see increases of about 42 percent. The harmonisation process means that the entire region will now pay the one residential rate of 0.343 cents and their actual rates will be costed on their land valuation. The business rate will be 0.66. The farming rate will be 0.184 and the mining rate will be 17.105. The rate rise will only last for three years and then will be removed, minus the rate caps

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Community groups have expressed their disappointment, but also resignation, at the increased council rates which the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) announced this week.

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Fireman Dan recognised with long service medal

Council has exhausted all other avenues available under the Local Government Act to recover these rates and will now move to sell 123 properties by public auction. Council Administrator, Rik Hart, said the sales were the option of last resort. “We understand that some members of our community are suffering from genuine hardship, and for those behind on rates in that circumstance,

When Trevor Wrightson, 87, of Wyee Point retired as electrical foreman at Vales Point Power Station, he turned his hand to writing books and is now a globally recognised author..

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Sport

The Central Coast Roosters have come away with a Round 12 win against the Cronulla Sharks... See page 39

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Tender called for wellhead equipment for offshore drilling Asset Energy, a subsidiary of Advent Energy, has issued a call for tender for the provision of subsea wellhead equipment, materials and associated services for the Baleen drilling program, as part of the PEP-11 offshore gas and drilling project. This is despite the fact that Federal Minister for Resources, Keith Pitt, is still to make a decision on renewal of the PEP11 permit, which expired on February 12. Renewal of the licence would allow oil and gas exploration drilling off the coast from Port Stephens to Sydney for another two years, with an area just off Lake Munmorah as a target site called the Baleen Prospect. In 2018, a seismic exploration survey was carried out along a line of about 200kms over the Baleen Prospect. Asset Energy holds an 85 percent interest in PEP-11 and is the operator of the permit, while Bounty Oil & Gas holds the remaining 15 percent interest in the licence. Director, David Breeze, authorised the call for tender

on Monday, May 31. “This equipment provides the foundation for the Baleen well and is the first stage of well construction,” David Breeze said. “This is an important step in the preparation and planning for the Baleen 1 well (and) ensures that Asset Energy will be ready to commence drilling after relevant approvals have been received. “When the well has reached total depth and has been fully evaluated, the well will be plugged and abandoned in line with pre-drill planning as an exploration well, and the wellhead and associated equipment will be removed from the seabed,” Breeze said. Offshore gas and oil drilling in the PEP-11 licence has been widely condemned in the community and in March the Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, announced his opposition to renewing the licence. There has also been staunch opposition to the permit extension from the NSW Government, the Federal Labor Party, many Coalition MPs, residents and community groups, including Save Our

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Coast, which has been opposing PEP-11 for many years and collected 86,000 signatures on petitions to stop PEP-11. “It is disappointing that the proponents of PEP-11 intend to push forward with their plans to drill off the Central Coast, despite the licence having lapsed and no decision yet concerning the renewal,” a Save Our Coast spokesperson said. “The Government must make it clear to Advent Energy that they have no right to commence

works. “Save Our Coast has hoped all along for a fair process to meet the wishes of the communities directly affected by this dangerous fossil fuel project. “The future of PEP-11 is currently in the hands of Minister Pitt, so any steps toward drilling are untimely and outside of that fair process. “Given the certainty of disastrous social and environmental consequences of an offshore drilling mishap, we want to see positive action

right now, not a vague promise for the next election. “The PEP has expired and we call on Minister Pitt to extinguish it permanently. “We call on Federal Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, and the Prime Minister to act on the promises they made, to heed the clear wishes of the community and ensure that Minister Pitt cancels PEP-11 once and for all,” the Save Our Coast spokesperson said. Federal Member for Shortland, Pat Conroy, said the call for tenders was “extraordinary and bordering on arrogant”. “How can Asset Energy possibly be calling for tenders for the Baleen drilling program when the Minister for Resources, Keith Pitt, is yet to make a decision on the future of the PEP-11 licence? “It’s hard to imagine Asset Energy would do this if they weren’t confident about PEP11 being extended for another two years. “There is broad opposition to this project, so if Minister Pitt does approve it, it is clear that he has failed to listen to our

community. “Next week will be four months since the current PEP11 licence was due to expire, and since then, the licence has been in rollover period, meaning exploration can continue while the Minister makes his decision. “Minister Pitt urgently needs to end the uncertainty, listen to our community’s wishes, and say no to PEP-11,” Conroy said. Federal Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, said that this call for tender raised a number of questions. “Why hasn’t the Minister made a decision, given the Prime Minister rejected the project almost three months ago? “I wrote to Minister Pitt after the Prime Minister came out against the project and he said he was currently considering the matter. “The Minister could end the uncertainty for our community by making a decision today. “It’s clear that the fight to save our Coast isn’t over,” McBride said. Sue Murray

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Expressions of Interest sought for Lakes Festival events Central Coast Council is looking for exciting local events, programs and activities that shine the light on the region’s lakes and waterways. The Lakes Festival is back in 2021 and the popular 10-day program will see locals and visitors come together to celebrate, discover and even re-discover those places on the Coast that make the region unique. Council Unit Manager, Community and Culture, Glenn Cannard, said the Lakes Festival was an event made special by locals and built on creative ‘outside the box’ thinking. “The Lakes Festival will look

a little different this year given COVID-19 and the current environment, but it is exciting that we are able to move forward with a program that celebrates our region’s incredible waterways,” he said. “We’re seeking Expressions of Interest from anyone with a unique perspective on our waterways including local businesses, companies, organisations and community groups. “Activities can be anything from festivals to sporting events, art or outdoor installations to workshops, let your imagination run wild but stay true to the overarching theme of our waterways!” Guidelines for Expressions of

Interest include to facilitate a vibrant and innovative events culture and to encourage the development of tourism and increase economic development opportunities. The aim is to also encourage the involvement of local residents in events and festivals for positive interaction, cultural activity and a strong community identity among the citizens of our diverse community. Council Administrator, Rik Hart, said it was exciting to see programs like The Lakes Festival continue to be held for the community, thanks to proper planning and budgeting. “Council continues to take steps towards financial recovery, but while there is a calculated reduction in service

levels, this doesn’t mean that the community misses out,” he said. “We have a draft Operational Plan for the year that takes into account how much money we can spend, the essential works that we need to deliver and those programs that not only bring economic benefits to the region, but also bring many benefits to our community. “The Lakes Festival is something celebrated right across the Coast and is made possible through the contributions of so many amazing local businesses, groups and organisations.” Source: Media release, May 26 Central Coast Council

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From Council It is National Reconciliation Week and this year’s theme is ‘More than a word. Reconciliation takes action’, which urges the reconciliation movement towards braver and more impactful action. Reconciliation is a journey for all Australians – as individuals, families, communities, organisations and importantly as a nation. Here on the Coast I have observed our community’s passion about recognising and celebrating the history, cultures and achievements of our local First Nations peoples. 2021 marks twenty years of Reconciliation Australia and almost three decades of Australia’s formal reconciliation process. The Central Coast in particular is home to a growing First Nations peoples community including many talented young people, and Council is committed to providing opportunities for reconciliation and celebration to happen. It is wonderful to be able to hear stories of our First Nations peoples and experience their work through important initiatives such as Maliga, and featured markets and exhibitions at our galleries. It is important to mark Reconciliation Week and NAIDOC Week and I encourage everyone to enjoy the artworks on display across the Coast. The Central Coast encompasses a rich Aboriginal and non-Indigenous history – this is what makes our community unique and should be celebrated holistically. Rik Hart Administrator, Central Coast Council

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We are celebrating Reconciliation Week (27 May to 3 June) with our annual community-led visual storytelling program Maliga, and a number of events at our galleries. Maliga Maliga is the annual visual storytelling program that helps to mark Reconciliation and NAIDOC Week.

Maliga means Shine in Darkinjung language and sees young First Nations people share stories of culture and identity through visual, performance and literary expression. Artworks showcase both a traditional and contemporary style and are featured in a collaborative street flag presentation in Wyong, Toukley, Long Jetty and Umina town centres, plus The Entrance Bridge and along Tuggerah Straight.

The street flag presentation is an annual highlight for the Coast and this year we can enjoy pieces by local artist Kyle Waters and the work of students from Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College (The Entrance and Berkley Vale), Kincumber Public School, Kincumber High, Wyong High School and Wadalba Community School. This year’s flags include a representation of ‘Tiddalik the Frog’ brought to life through the illustrative skills of local artist and Kamilaroi descent, Kyle Waters.

What else is happening across the Coast for Reconciliation Week? Gosford Regional Gallery and The Entrance Gallery will also be celebrating First Nations peoples through exhibitions and events including: Cleverman exhibition Gosford Regional Gallery until 11 July

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.

Cleverman stormed onto ABC TV in 2016 as a dystopian sci-fi with a difference. Exploring First Nations storytelling, language and creativity in production design, costumes and props, this free exhibition invites you to listen-first and immerse yourself in a powerful and contemporary expression of origin stories. Colours of Country exhibition Gosford Regional Gallery, held daily in the Community Gallery from 9.30am – 4pm until 2 June Darkinjung Colours of Country is an exhibition by Aboriginal Artists including Dal Walters, Woobulla Gomeroi, Wendy Pawley, Darleen Cooper, James Roger, Journeyman Leathercraft JD (Jeff Delaney) and Introducing Mirring Mirring Women’s Group. Saltwater Freshwater The Entrance Gallery until 13 June After the success of Saltwater Freshwater at The Entrance Gallery in December 2020, local artists Gary Purchase and Kylie Cassidy are hosting another exhibition in May 2021. The exhibition will include Aboriginal art by local artists, including guest artists from The Glen.

Other workshops include: • Stories in Symbols Saturday 5 June, 10-11am • Kids Dance Workshop Saturday 5 June, 11:30am - 12:30pm • An Evening With The Artists Saturday 5 June, 7-9pm Find out more, search ‘First Nations’ at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au

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Playspace Strategy finalised as two reserves are being improved John Peter Howard Reserve play space at San Remo and Helen Reserve dog park at Gorokan are temporarily closed while Central Coast Council does some improvement works. The San Remo reserve in Liamena Ave is being upgraded to create a larger, safer and more accessible playground. Plans for Helen Reserve, in Gascogine Rd, Gorokan, which is already an off-leash dog park, will include two separate enclosures with one designated for small dogs and the other for all dogs. The reserve will be broken into different fenced-off areas to allow dogs of different sizes and abilities to play safely in the park. Work is expected to be finished at both parks by mid to late June. Meanwhile, Council’s new Playspace Strategy has been finalised after taking on board extensive input from

The new John Peter Howard Reserve at San Remo

the community throughout the public exhibition process. The Strategy provides direction for the development and sustainable management of play spaces. Administrator, Rik Hart, said the vision was to have a network of high quality,

inclusive playspaces which supported social engagement, are creative, enjoyable, appropriately sited, equitably distributed and sustainably managed. “Play spaces are the heart of any neighbourhood,” he said.

“They provide meeting places and facilities where people can connect, socialise and lead active lifestyles. “Carefully planned, designed and sustainably managed, play spaces also allow children to learn, discover, socialise and test their physical abilities

through play. “Going well beyond the playground equipment, play spaces capture the whole of park experience and offer multiple activities and facilities for all ages and abilities to enjoy. “Council has considered

community submissions regarding this Strategy, including input on design or operational issues, as well as requests for the renewal of specific play spaces or development of new play spaces. “Where practical, these have been included in the final Strategy,” Hart said. The new Strategy outlines a hierarchy of play space categories and their distribution principles to ensure that there is a diverse range of facilities as well as fair distribution across the Central Coast. A 20-year play space renewal program and maintenance programs, funded from both operational and capital budgets, have been developed to meet safety and legislative requirements and to sustainably manage the life cycle of these assets. Sue Murray

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Central Coast State roads not included in priority take-back list State-designated roads that Central Coast Council wanted to have included in the NSW Government’s takeback program have not made the priority round. In the lead-up to the 2019 state election, Local Government NSW (LGNSW) secured a commitment from the Government to take back maintenance of 15,000km of state roads in regional areas. It was to be part of a broader

package of support for local councils to better manage and maintain the rural roads network. LGNSW President, Cr Linda Scott, said councils across NSW had been made responsible for maintenance of about 90 percent of the state’s 168,000km of roads which was a “major act of costshifting”. “What followed after the election was an extensive review of which roads the Government

should take back, with councils across NSW applying for roads in their area to be considered. “An independent government panel has now reviewed all the applications and made its recommendations. “Unfortunately, the Minister for Regional Transport and Roads, Paul Toole, has had this report on his desk for a long time now and has not indicated when or if he will release this report publicly.

“It is well past time for the Government to make this report public, start consulting with councils and act on it,” Cr Scott said. In late September 2020, Central Coast Council made a submission to the NSW Government’s Regional Road Transfer and Road Classification Review and nominated the transfer and reclassification of numerous roads across the region.

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reviewed. “Announcements about the outcomes of this priority round will be made in the coming months. “Central Coast Council will be invited to submit suggested roads for reclassification in the full round of the Reginal Road Transfer and Road Classification Review, due to open later this year,” Crouch said. LGNSW’s Cr Scott said it was critical that no council be left worse off at the conclusion of the consultation and takeback process. “What concerns me is the possibility that the State Government’s council road maintenance funding would be cut as part of the takeback process. “That would be incredibly unfair given the massive cost burden councils carry and how much they rely on support funding from thestateandfederalgovernments. “It is not only critical that the Government releases the list of roads being earmarked for takeback, but also commits to fund the transfer process and that no council will be financially worse off. “The government should commit to ensuring that councils continue to be awarded the repair and maintenance contracts for the roads that are handed back, to support local jobs. “It is vital that is not put at risk by any change in road maintenance funding,” Cr Scott said. Sue Murray

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Company fined $33,000 for underpaying a labourer The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured a court ordered penalty against the former operator of a civil construction business based in Wyong. The Federal Circuit Court has imposed a $33,000 penalty against MDP Labour Pty Ltd, which provided services such as laying pipes and associated earthmoving.

At the time of the contraventions, MDP Labour was contracted to provide services on behalf of NBN Co Ltd. The penalty, which was the maximum available, was imposed in response to the company failing to comply with a Compliance Notice requiring it to calculate and backpay entitlements owing to a former employee. The Court heard that the

companies that failed to act on Compliance Notices faced court imposed penalties, in addition to having to backpay underpaid staff. “We make every effort to secure voluntary compliance with Compliance Notices but where they are not followed, we are prepared to take legal action to ensure that workers receive all their lawful entitlements. “Any employees with

concerns about their pay or entitlements should contact us for free advice and assistance,” Parker said. The Fair Work Ombudsman investigated MDP Labour after receiving a request for assistance from the affected worker. A Fair Work Inspector issued a Compliance Notice to MDP Labour in May 2020 after forming a belief that the company had not paid the

employee his full lawful entitlements. The Inspector believed that the employee had been underpaid public holiday pay and annual leave entitlements under the Fair Work Act’s National Employment Standards in his final pay. Source: Media release, May 25 Fair Work Ombudsman

Community Environment Network WILDPLANT COMMUNITY NURSERY SALE ON SATURDAY 5 JUNE Our popular plant sales are back for 2021 and will continue to be held on the first Saturday of each month from 9am to 12pm. Our next sale day is: Saturday 5 June 9am to 12pm CEN Office, off Brush Rd, Ourimbah Native plants are inexpensive (starting at $3), help conquer climate change, create habitat for local birds and animals and encourage outdoor activity.

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Come along to our plant sale at the CEN Office, Ourimbah, buy a few local native plants and chat about local environment issues. Check out our revamped library while you are here. We have a range of local native plants available including ground covers and herbs, shrubs and trees, bush food, bird attracting, native bee attracting, frog friendly and screen plants. Cash and EFTPOS accepted.

BERKELEY VALE FORESHORE WALK AND TALK Join Central Coast Waterwatch on Friday 4th June 2021 to celebrate World Environment Day. Come along on a guided foreshore walk and learn about your local waterway and wetland ecosystems with Central Coast Council Estuary Management Officer. • Learn about the work being done by Çouncil to combat degradation and restore saltmarsh communities within the Tuggerah Lake system. • Find out how you can make a difference and help protect these important ecosystems.

• Morning tea provided. Venue: Blue Bell Park, Berkeley Vale Foreshore - Time: 10am-12pm RSVP: by 1st June 2021 For more information Contact Central Coast Waterwatch Coordinator Rachael Register online: www.cen.org.au/events Phone: 4349 4757 Email: waterwatch@cen.org.au This event is supported by a Central Coast Council Community Development grant.

WYONG RIVER CATCHMENT CRAWL Join Waterwatch Central Coast for a fun and hands on tour of the Wyong River. Participants will travel by bus and explore the river for native flora and fauna, conduct water testing and learn about the local area. When: Saturday, 19th June 2021 Time: 8.30am-3pm Where: Meet at Wyong, to travel by bus Cost: $5 - includes bus travel, morning tea, lunch and report of information collected on the day. (Please list names of participants in comments if booking in more than 1 participant)

DO YOU NEED HELP MANAGING THE NATIVE BUSH ON YOUR LAND? Find out how you can get FREE bushland management help on your property to conserve our native flora and fauna. Do you have a property with at least half a hectare (1.2 acres) of native bushland and live in or near COSS (Coastal Open Space System) land? You may be eligible to receive FREE support from this project. • FREE and subsidised bush regeneration on your land; • FREE workshops and training events; • FREE membership to Land for Wildlife; • FREE to loan – motion sensor cameras and tree

poppers; • Opportunity to join up to a ‘Green Team’ Landcare group tackling weeds together on private land COSS Connections and Rehabilitation Project: upcoming workshop: 7th July, 10am-12pm - Riparian Planting Event, Copacabana Register at cen.org.au/events For more information: Nicole Heta E | Nicole.heta@cen.org.au P | 4349 4756

Please notify us of any special dietary requirements in the comments section when booking. Bookings Essential RSVP: by 12pm Wednesday, 16th June 2021 (unless booked out prior) Please wear suitable enclosed walking shoes - no sandals or thongs For more information please email waterwatch@cen.org.au or phone 4349 4757 This project is supported by Central Coast Council, through a community development grant.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2021 OF THE COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENT NETWORK INC When: Saturday, 19 June, 2021 Where: Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre, Terrigal Drive, Terrigal Time: 9:00 am Current financial members of CEN are eligible to nominate.

If you are interested in nominating for a position on CEN’s Executive please visit cen.org.au and go to events to download the nomination form and return by 12th June 2021. If you would like to find out more please email admin@cen.org.au

From our Chair Volunteers and staff at the Community Environment Network come together because we share similar values and want to use our knowledge and skills to benefit our community and region. We hope to leave the legacy of a healthy environment and community for future generations. Australia’s First Nations people have given the legacy of one of the most spectacular countries on earth. If we call ourselves Australians, we should be looking after Country and all who live in our communities to continue that legacy. During my time as Chair of CEN our committee meetings have included lively discussions about how to respond to challenging and unsustainable developments in our region. Committee members have varying view on how we, as a voluntary communitybased organisation, should respond. This diversity is essential in any community organisation, just as biodiversity is vital for sustaining the natural environment’s resilience. Community and environment will need resilience to combat extreme weather and unsustainable developments encroaching on our inherited wetlands, native forests, and oceans. I will not be renominating as Chair at our upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) but I hope to stay on the committee to focus on CEN Youth, which I created two years ago as Chair. This will be one of my legacies. What legacy will you leave behind for our Central Coast Community and future generations? Please join us to help create the legacies of a healthy environment and community for years to come.

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Auditor General unable to give Council an unqualified report Out of 128 local government areas, Central Coast was the only NSW Council that did not receive an unqualified audit report in 20202021. A qualified report means that the Audit office is unable to give an unqualified, or clean, audit opinion. An unqualified opinion is issued if the financial statements are presumed to be free from material misstatements. The report from the Auditor General was released on May 27. The qualified opinion on Central Coast Council related to two matters. Council did not conduct the required revaluation to support the valuation of roads. Council recognised $1.4B of roads, $37.1M of bridges and $99.1M of footpath assets within ‘Infrastructure, property, plant and equipment’ in the Statement of Financial Position at June

30, 2020, however, the Council was unable to provide sufficient evidence to support the carrying value of these assets. The last valuation of these assets was in the year ended June 30, 2015, and the Council has not conducted a more recent valuation. “As a result, this is a limitation on the scope of the financial statement audit, which meant our audit was unable to obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence to demonstrate the roads, bridges and footpath assets were measured at fair value in accordance with AASB 116 in the Statement of Financial Position at June 30, 2020, or determine the impact on the Statement of Comprehensive Income for the year ended June 30, 2020,” the report said. The Auditor General said Council also disclosed a prior period error relating to restrictions of monies collected for their water, sewer, and drainage operations.

The Auditor General said that “error” should be considered a “change in accounting policy”, based on the NSW Crown Solicitor’s advice. Originally Council showed total consolidated unrestricted funds of $50.9M at the end of June 2019 for Central Coast Council. A $93.9M adjustment related to unrestricted funds in the Water Supply Authority that were not reported as Restricted funds in the General Purpose Funds Statement saw the 2019 statements amended. The statements now show a total consolidated unrestricted funds of minus $43M at the end of 2019. By the end of June 2020, that sum was minus $170M. “The Auditor General recommends that the Office of Local Government should clarify the legal framework relating to restrictions of water, sewerage and drainage funds (restricted reserves) by either seeking an amendment to the relevant

legislation or by issuing a policy instrument to remove ambiguity from the current framework,” the report said. (See details in separate story.) Council also got mentioned as one of the eight councils which had to correct errors in their statements for financial errors above $30M. Council did not update its Crown and community land to reflect the most recent NSW Valuer-General’s valuations as at July 1, 2019, resulting in an understatement of $39.4M. But it got fixed. Council received one extreme risk rating for the way its investment reports did not include forecasts of expected cash and investment positions compared to restricted funds. The extreme risk rating included some repeat findings which were labelled as high risk in the previous year. “Council spent restricted funds for unrestricted purposes during 2019–20,

without the appropriate approvals under the Local Government Act 1993,” the NSW Auditor General’s Report into Local Government said. “This indicated that the Council’s oversight of its current and forecast cash flow situation was not always effective. “Council used a monthly ‘Investment Report’ to understand its historical cash and investment position compared to restricted funds. “However, these reports did not include forecasts of expected cash and investment positions compared to restricted funds, impacting effectiveness of cash flow management.” Council also received a repeat high risk rating this year for not having a policy document or framework setting out legislative and operational requirements for each category of externally restricted funds. “Council was unable to provide the basis for some externally restricted funds,” the report said.

The report said the Council submitted its financial statements for the audit on November 13, 2020, one month after the initially agreed date. “The financial statements included significant presentation issues, material misstatements and disclosure deficiencies. “There was no documented evidence of timely quality review of the financial statements and associated supporting workpapers,” the report said. Within IT, the Council was highlighted for privileged user access reviews not being performed for one of the key financial systems and privileged user accounts’ activity logs not being reviewed. Many other councils have their own problems. The report said 61 NSW councils required material adjustments to correct errors in previous audited financial statements.

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Auditor General’s Office made some factually incorrect statements and assumptions - Hart

Central Coast Council held an extraordinary meeting on Tuesday, June 1, to respond to the Auditor General’s findings in the Report to Local Government 2020.

The report outlines results of the local government sector financial statement audits for the year ended June 30, 2020. Two matters were raised about Central Coast Council in regard to the valuation of roads, and the accounting of monies collected for its water, sewer and drainage operations. In an Administrator’s Minute, which was adopted at Tuesday’s meeting, Administrator, Rik Hart, said that Council should take the opportunity to place on record its response to the two matters raised. “The Auditor Office made some factually incorrect statements and assumptions that, in my opinion, require correction and further context,” his report to Council said. “Council conducted an internal, desktop assessment of roads, bridges and footpaths to determine whether there had been any significant

changes in fair value since the last formal revaluation at June 20, 2015. “This assessment was submitted to the Audit Office, however, they were not satisfied with the methodology that Council used. “As a result, Council has commissioned formal external revaluation of its roads, bridges and footpaths to be included in the June 30, 2021 financial statements.” Council will support the recommendation for the Office of Local Government to clarify the legal framework relating to restrictions of water, sewerage and drainage funds. “Up until the Council merger in May 2016, both Gosford and Wyong Councils (who were both water authorities under the Water Management Act 2000) had historically accounted for unrestricted water and sewer cash as restricted funds. “Upon merger, the accounting treatment was changed by creating a voluntary accounting policy reported in the May 12, 2016, financial statements for both councils.

“This change was not supported by a formal accounting position paper or a legal opinion. “In 2017, audit of the merged councils was taken up by the Auditor General and this voluntary policy accounting treatment was continued but no legal opinion was sought until Council requested a formal legal opinion in December 2020. “This was then followed by the Auditor General obtaining a Crown Solicitor opinion in February 2021. “It is important to note that the change in voluntary policy treatment upon merger amounted to a reclassification of over $88M of water and sewer funds as unrestricted cash for Council. “This appears to be a material change to be made without a formal accounting paper or legal opinion. “The notes to the 2016 financial statements identified that the result of the voluntary change in accounting policy was to improve the unrestricted current ratio, which is a key ratio determining whether the merged councils were ‘fit for

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the future’. “Council detailed to the Audit Office that the voluntary accounting policy that led to the use of externally restricted water and sewer funds was not subject to rigorous internal diligence and did not rest on legal advice, whether internal or external. “There is no evidence that Council ‘argued’ for the change in accounting policy. “For that reason, Council is surprised that, when taking over in 2017, the Audit Office did not more heavily scrutinise the governance decisions that underpinned that earlier decision of Council, particularly since the audit opinion for 2016 offered a disclaimer of opinion because there was insufficient appropriate audit evidence to provide a basis for an audit opinion. “Furthermore, as reported in the statement by management in the 2016 financial statements, Council’s then CEO,Rob Noble,and responsible accounting officer, Stephen Naven, were unable to fully attest to the completeness and accuracy of the balances contained within the income

statement and classifications of equity within the financial reports. “Moreover, a full analysis of externally restricted cash balances had not been undertaken to allow management to assert that the balance is correctly stated in accordance with the relevant legal obligation that gave rise to the required restriction. “Council has no record that a position paper supporting any change to the accounting policy was prepared or considered. “Any such change to an accounting practice ordinarily requires Council and senior staff to sign off, and this did not occur. “The CEO at the time has confirmed to me that he was totally unaware that any such accounting policy had been put in place,” Administrator Hart said in his report. “I am surprised that the Auditor General or the Audit Risk Improvement Committee did not pick this up, noting that it occurred for four consecutive years. “Until any legislative

ambiguity is resolved, Council will tie itself to the Clayton Utz advice regarding the treatment of water and sewer funds as restricted. “Office of Local Government has recommended that local councils no longer have to report on their unrestricted cash position and I believe that removing this requirement could result in more councils breaching their use of both internally and externally restricted funds. “In my opinion, it would be sensible for all councils to report on a quarterly basis on their unrestricted and internally and externally restricted funds, and that the Auditor General’s Office, as part of their audit of councils in the future, audit the balance of those funds at year end.” Administrator, Rik Hart, said Council would be reporting on a monthly basis the Profit and Loss Statement and cashflows both via the internet and at Council meetings.

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Conservatorium children’s choir to perform alongside the stars of Opera Australia

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The talented young singers of the Central Coast Conservatorium of Music Children’s Choir are to appear on stage alongside the stars of Opera Australia, when a production of Carmen plays at The Art House in Wyong on July 13 and 14.

The choir, which draws children from all over the region, will join Opera Australia’s singers and live chamber orchestra. Bizet’s famous opera is a story of love, jealousy, passion, and fate. Amidst Spanish colour and

rhythms, this Opera Australia production includes gorgeous sets and vintage-inspired costumes. This the second time Opera Australia will work with the Central Coast Conservatorium of Music, with the children’s choir having appeared in their

2018 performance of Madame Butterfly, also at The Art House. “We’re so excited to be able to offer this opportunity to these talented local singers”, The Art House Executive Director, Anne-Marie Heath, said. “Appearing in a world-class

opera at their local theatre will be an incredible experience and one we are sure they will enjoy.” In line with the mission to bring renowned national theatre companies to the Coast, The Art House has kept ticket prices low, to allow

seasoned opera fans the luxury of a performance without the need to travel, whilst also encouraging newcomers and younger audiences to embrace the experience. Source: Media release, May 14 The Art House

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Air show not a success for people living in the area

We are living under a dictatorship FORUM

Central Coast Council and its long suffering ratepayers are being rapped over the knuckles and ground into the dirt for our half a billion dollar debt, Councillors sacked and under unlimited Administration. However, if we unpack that figure a little, we see that the latest financial report reveals that almost all of the debt is in the Water Supply Authority. The debt held by the Water Authority is relatively miniscule and we are in far better shape than our northern neighbours, Hunter Water. Central Coast Water’s debt is about twice its annual revenue; contrast this with Hunter Water which had an income of $368M and borrowings of $1.455B. (Chronicle p5 May 19) This means Hunter Water’s revenue is about 0.000025 percent of its debt, but I don’t hear alarm bells being rung up there, and that’s because, as with our Water Authority,

See Page 2 for address and contribution conditions. Opinions expressed are those of the writer and not necessarily of the newspaper we have billions of dollars’ worth of assets, borrowings are at an historic low and likely to remain so for at least a decade or more and we are a monopoly provider, so we have no competition in the area of water connection and supply. So, let’s at least halve our debt and then remove the amalgamation costs, now we are only in debt for less than $200M. Of course, it would have helped had we received the unsolicited $90M that Hornsby Council received from the Stronger Communities Fund.

I heard that they’re building a Wave Park for people to experience surfing inland, not bad for some is it, when we just want to keep our halls, environmental lands and green spaces for a start. Now we’re just about back in the black or at least in a position to work our way out of debt, woohoo!! So, what is the real agenda for sacking Central Coast Council? Is it unfettered development which will mean a loss of green space and community assets? Make no mistake, the Central Coast is seen as an outer suburb of Sydney, to be developed to their blueprint and we have installed a ‘yes’ man for the State Government running it. We are living under a dictatorship, our community representation and input has all but vanished and we will be the poorer for it. Email, May 24 Sue Wynn, Mannering Park

The recent air show at Warnervale was deemed to be a resounding success, but certainly not for the people living in the area who did not ask for it. I chaired the Wattanobi Warnervale Precincts Committee for over 20 years and there was never ever a request for an airport, let alone an air show. What the people wanted, and still do, is for the upgrading of the Pacific Highway through Wyong, the completion of the back road, the new railway

FORUM station north of Warnervale promised by 2007, and the new shopping centre of which $23M has already been spent on the upgrading of Sparks Rd. I understand that from the exhausts from all jet aircraft, there is a cancer causing substance which could get on my roof, and not being on town water, where does this leave me and all who are not on town water supply? There were four jets that flew over my house so low that I

thought they would hit the trees, not to mention the noise which was both frightening and deafening. As a result of the air show, all the residents in the area got was unnecessary noise, disturbance of the tranquillity of the area and frightened birds and animals. It should also be noted that the Federal Government, in its recent budget, has allocated money to Newcastle Airport, not Warnervale. Letter, June 1 Jack Harris, Wallarah

Maximum of two four-year terms for councillors

I totally agree with not allowing any of the previous councillors to run for Council ever again. This is not only because of the obvious reason of the debt they have put the region in, but also because they have been running our area for far too long. Their ideas are always the

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same ones, rehashed over and over again, there is nothing new and because they have been intolerant of fresh ways to bring the area into the future, they will never change their way of thinking. My belief is that our Council

elections should be run like the American presidential system with a maximum of two fouryear terms. This way there will always be fresh minds in charge and maybe the Central Coast will come out of the dark ages.

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Three road workers were hospitalised after a B-double semi-trailer crashed into two work trucks on the M1 Pacific Motorway in the early hours of Tuesday, June 1. Emergency services were called to the southbound lanes at Alison at about 4am after the B-double crashed through a work zone and hit a slowmoving Hino truck, causing it to flip and hit a stationary truck, which then hit a road worker. The B-double was well alight when firefighters arrived but the driver, a 62-year-old man, was able to free himself and escape injury. Firefighters worked quickly to extinguish the fire and prevent further spread to the surrounding grass areas. The B-double driver was taken to Gosford Hospital for observation and mandatory tests. The driver of the Hino work truck, a 43-year-old man, suffered serious injuries. He was taken to John Hunter Hospital, along with the injured road worker, aged 58. They both remain in a stable condition. A second female road worker took evasive action and avoided injury. She was taken to Wyong Hospital suffering shock and was released by early afternoon. Officers from Tuggerah Lakes Police District established a crime scene and specialist officers from the Metropolitan Crash Investigation Unit attended to examine the scene. An investigation is underway and any witnesses or anyone with dashcam vision are urged to contact CrimeStoppers. The southbound lanes of the M1 remained closed with local diversions in place but the accident caused major traffic

delays, with cars banked up for many kilometres along the M1. Other detours around the accident site became clogged with traffic at morning peak hour, stretching as far away as Toukley, San Remo and all around Wyong and Tuggerah. Contra flow traffic conditions were put in place with two southbound lanes and one northbound lane in place in the northbound carriageway. By 10am all northbound lanes and two southbound lanes were again open, but traffic was still slow while the cleanup and salvage took place.

Rural Fire Service crews from Berkeley Vale, Hamlyn Terrace and Budgewoi attended the accident and ensuing cleanup, along with NSW Police, NSW Ambulance and Roads and Maritime. It was the first night of roadworks planned by Transport for NSW for the coming two weeks, to carry out routine maintenance to the expansion joints on the six bridges over Deep Creek, north of McPherson Rd.

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The Entrance Fire Brigade do much more than fight blazes. On ANZAC Day, April 25, they got a call to free a trapped dog. Pepper the dog ran away to see her four-legged friend Arthur and, in the process, got her head stuck in a stone brick fence. “My dog Arthur has playdates regularly with Pepper, the three-legged dog who lives just around the corner. “Pepper went missing and her owners were very distressed and called at our house and all along the street to try to find her. “After a couple of hours my

son heard a whimper coming from the back fence, Pepper had her head stuck in the fence trying to visit our dog, Arthur. “We tried getting her out, but we couldn’t do it, so we rang the fire brigade, who came to the rescue even thought they were getting ready for the parade on ANZAC Day. “While we were waiting, I went and got her some water to try and calm her down as she was very distressed, and she had very bloodshot eyes,” Arthur’s owner, Joanne Sippel, said. “Once the firemen were on scene, it only took 15 minutes to free Pepper, and luckily, they didn’t need to use the jaws of

life. “They had Pepper free in no time with a bit of maneuvering. “She was a very lucky and relieved dog. “The Firies were wonderful and calming, freeing Pepper in no time at all.” Sippel said. Since the fence incident, a fly screen has gone up over the fence to ensure something like this does not happen again in the future. “She has been visiting since, and her and Arthur have multiple playdates a week. “They are very good friends.” Sippel said. Harry Mulholland

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Three men arrested over supermarket ram raid Robbery and Serious Crime Squad detectives have arrested three men following an investigation into a ram raid at a supermarket in Bateau Bay.

A young couple were saved from being trapped in an ocean cave in a dramatic night time vertical cliff rescue on Wednesday, May 26. Police located the couple at 11.30pm after not being seen since 2pm at Catherine Hill Bay. There was about one kilometre of rocky path into the cliff area above the trapped couple, where Fire and Rescue

crews worked through the dark and cold to set up a rope system to send a firefighter down a sheer 20m drop off a ledge on to crashing waves and rocks, then making his way inside the cave to locate the two trapped people. One at a time, crews physically hauled the rescue firefighter and the two people to the top of the cliff. They were quickly assessed, given warm blankets and walked out by police officers to

an awaiting ambulance. The couple were treated by ambulance paramedics at the scene for minor cuts and scratches. Crew members have been congratulated by the Fire and Rescue Station Manager for the long and difficult task of carrying such heavy equipment over such difficult terrain to rescue the couple. Source: Fire and Rescue NSW website

Gorokan man charged over burnouts Police have now charged a 27-year-old Gorokan man following an investigation into an alleged dangerous incident at Gosford in March. The man has been charged with driving in a manner dangerous and will face Gosford Local Court in June. Police investigated after reports of “large burnouts” in the heart of Gosford CBD, and when they responded, Police say they noticed “lengthy, long black lines” at the intersection of Mann and Erina Sts.

Officers attached to Brisbane Water Highway Patrol made inquiries with local businesses and obtained CCTV footage that captured the incident, as well as the identity of the driver. Police will allege the CCTV footage shows the Gorokan man driving a black coloured Holden Commodore SS sedan into the intersection. It is alleged the driver then caused the rear wheels to spin harshly, causing large plumes of smoke to blanket the intersection, whilst the rear of the vehicle rotated 360

degrees. Police also allege the driver continued to maintain the burnout as he drove off in an easterly direction on Erina St, on the incorrect side of the road. At the time the dangerous manoeuvre was performed, at least a dozen pedestrians were on the footpath, as well as a number of persons on the roadway within close proximity to the vehicle, Police allege. Source: Traffic and Highway Patrol NSW Police

Just after 2am on Friday, May 21, an off-duty police officer contacted emergency services after hearing a loud noise at a nearby supermarket in Cresthaven Ave. The off duty senior constable, attached to Brisbane Water Police District, drove to the area, where he saw a white Pantech truck parked inside the front doors of the store. The truck allegedly reversed at speed toward the officer’s vehicle, before it began to head north on Cresthaven Ave and into Curzon St. The driver of the truck then reversed again and collided with the officer’s car. Following the collision, a male passenger got out of the truck and got in a parked dark blue vehicle, while the truck drove into Promenade Ave, then Peak St. The off-duty officer continued to follow the truck, until the male driver stopped at Hume Bvd, exited the vehicle and allegedly approached the senior constable with an axe. After allegedly threatening the officer, the armed man drove off and the truck was later found abandoned at the intersection of Tasman Ave and Yangoora St, Killarney Vale. The off-duty officer was not physically injured during the incident. During the incident, officers attached to Traffic and Highway Patrol Command attempted to stop a dark blue Audi travelling

at speed on Wyong Rd at Tumbi Umbi. A pursuit was initiated; however, was terminated a short time later due to safety concerns. Officers from Tuggerah Lakes Police District attended and with assistance from the Dog Unit, established a perimeter and conducted an extensive search of the area, however, the men were not located. Initial inquiries were conducted by local police before detectives from the State Crime Command’s Robbery and Serious Crime Squad took carriage of the investigation under Strike Force Leewood. Following extensive investigations, strike force detectives executed three search warrants at homes at Gladesville, Chatswood and Penrith from 7am on Tuesday, May 25. During the search of the Gladesville home, officers seized a dark blue Audi, which will undergo further forensic examination. During a search of the Chatswood home, police located and seized a firearm, which will also undergo further examination. A 46-year-old man was arrested at Gladesville, while a 43-year-old man was arrested at Chatswood. Both men were taken to Ryde Police Station. A 44-year-old man was arrested at Penrith and taken to Penrith Police Station. All three remain in police custody, where charges are expected to be laid. Robbery and Serious Crime Squad Commander, Detective

Superintendent Andrew Koutsoufis, said strike force investigators conducted a swift and thorough investigation into this incident. “The offences that occurred on Friday night were brazen, reckless and dangerous, and had the potential to cause significant injury to the public and the off-duty officer who stepped in. “These individuals targeted a small business on the Central Coast, all to make a quick grab for cash without considering the affect it can have on the community. “NSW Police, together with the public, will not tolerate this level of violence and will act swiftly to ensure those responsible are put before the courts,” Det Supt Koutsoufis said. Brisbane Water Police District Commander, Detective Superintendent Brett Greentree, praised the off-duty senior constable for his actions. “The courage displayed by the off-duty police officer last Friday night is exemplary, and he has been commended for his actions. “The reality is that police face many dangerous scenarios every shift they work, and they will do everything they can to protect the lives of the people of NSW. “The commitment to protecting the community doesn’t stop at the end of the day, or when the uniform comes off, and we are exceptionally proud to have such dedicated police among our ranks,” Det Supt Greentree said. Source: Media release, May 25 NSW Police

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Rescue Helicopter Service needs more volunteers to be able to continue

National Volunteer Week kicked off from May 17 with the theme, Recognise, Reconnect and Reimagine, something that the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service acknowledges is of vital importance in the wake of COVID and other challenges that communities and volunteers have endured such as drought, bushfires and most recently flooding. Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service CEO, Richard Jones OAM acknowledges that 2020 was a heartbreaking year for the Service’s hundreds of loyal and dedicated volunteers. “For many of our older volunteers, their groups provided not only an immensely rewarding opportunity to support the Service in their local community but also the vital social interaction they needed to remain active and engaged within society. “In a COVID world, this was taken away from them and we know that loss of social

networks and engagement can lead to health problems such as depression and loss of a sense of self-worth. “For this reason, Volunteer Week this year for us is about recognising the challenges faced by our volunteers through 2020, reconnecting with them and reimagining their roles, ensuring that they feel valued and acknowledging the vital roles that our Volunteers play,” Jones said. On the Coast, there are under 10 volunteers for the organisation, a figure that Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service’s Community Liaison Officer for the Central Coast, Shannon O’Hagan, wants to see grow in the future. “There are not nearly enough volunteers here on the Coast. “To join as a volunteer, all you need to do is call me and we’ll have a chat about what you’re willing to do and after that it’s really quite flexible,” O’Hagan said. Primarily, volunteers will be helping out with distributing and collecting money tins from

local businesses and helping out at fundraising events, both tasks that O’Hagan says are very flexible. “It’s entirely up to our volunteers how much time they spend helping out, you might spend a couple hours putting tins around at local businesses,

and you might not need to touch them again for 3-6 months. “Volunteering doesn’t have to be a regime and with us, there is more flexibility. “There is no expectation for anyone to do set hours each

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week. “Our volunteers love it, we offer so many opportunities for them,” O’Hagan said. Pre COVID, there were over 1,000 people throughout Northern NSW who proudly wore the red shirt as part of 37 Volunteer Support Groups, generously giving their time to raise awareness and funds, helping to ensure that the Service remained on standby 24/7 for those most in need. COVID restrictions significantly impacted the activities of these volunteers but as restrictions continue to ease, the Service is actively recognising, reconnecting and reimagining their roles in a post COVID world. “Since 1975, our generous volunteers have been fundamental in helping to ensure that the Westpac Rescue Helicopter continues to fly for those in need,” O’Hagan said.. “They make an immense contribution to the Service every day.

“The theme for National Volunteer Week is about reuniting these groups and providing them with a fresh outlook, reinvigorating their enthusiasm for the vital role they play and welcoming them back. “On behalf of our staff, the Board and Regional Advisory Committees, I would like to say thank you to every person who has, or continue to, volunteer for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service, especially in the wake of the challenges faced during 2020,” said Jones. “Providing a vital emergency service for our community would not be possible without the generous support of volunteers who dedicate their time at local events, shopping centres, op shops, cooking up a storm at sporting grounds and hardware stores, running raffles, collecting donation tins and providing their professional expertise and time free of charge.” Harry Mulholland

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Super blood moonrise over Chittaway Bay The moon put on a show on May 26, as it was not only a super moon, it was also a blood moon and a total lunar eclipse.

Moonrise over Chittaway Bay and a sculpture, called Wings Over Water, by Peter Rush Photo: Jill Ashby Photography

A super moon is when a full moon is at the closest point to the Earth in its orbit, making it appear larger than normal. A total lunar eclipse is when the Earth passes between a full moon and the Sun, blocking direct sunlight from illuminating the Moon’s surface.

It turns red, becoming a blood moon, because some sunlight still reaches the lunar surface indirectly via the Earth’s atmosphere, bathing the Moon in a reddish, yellow or orange glow. This event started at approximately 7.45 PM and finished around 10.52 PM. The moon became red between 9.11 PM and 9.26 PM. Many locals were out to watch the phenomenon with people viewing the

celestial event from balconies, beaches, parks, rooftops and driveways. “The super moon was a sight to behold, and it was very magnificent, “It illuminated the valley and threw a silver lighting on the trees; it was like looking at a painting.” One Jilliby man said. The super blood moon last occurred in 2001 and is predicted to happen again in 2033. Harry Mulholland

COASTAL DIARY - EVENTS ON THE CENTRAL COAST FRIDAY, JUN 4 Central Coast Waterwatch: World Environment Day Berkeley Vale Foreshore Walk and Talk, Blue Bell Park, 10am - 12pm

Identifying local native trees, Phillip House kariong, 1:30pm, $2 entry June Long Weekend Bushdance with “Ryebuck”, East Gosford Progress Hall, Ticketed, 7:30pm

SATURDAY, JUN 5 Central Coast Mariners v Western United, Central Coast Stadium, Ticketed, 5pm

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Alliance Française French Conversation, Diggers Club Ettalong, 10am – 12pm RSVP: 0416 303 804 Lions Club of Woy Peninsula Inc: Tea Cosy Expo, Umina Beach Surf Club, 12/6 at 1 -5 pm, 13/6 at 9am - 5pm 14/6 at 9am - 4pm Crown Jewels Cabaret (Fundraiser) Naughty Noodle Fun Haus Online tickets only, 7pm

Bush Tucker - Bush Medicine Walkabout, Australia Walkabout Wildlife Park, Ticketed, 12 - 13/06, walkaboutpark.com.au

Coachwood Nursery, 900 Wisemans Ferry Road, Somersby, 12 - 13/06, 9am - 4pm

Taste Of Harvest Retro Tapas, The Springs, 1080 Peats Ridge Road, Peats Ridge, 12 - 13/06, Multiple sittings the-springs.com.au

Wood Chopping and Hot Saw Action, Think Water, 1109 Peats Ridge Road, Peats Ridge, 12 - 13/06, 10am - 3pm

Pick your own pecans, The Pecan Lady Orchid, Ticketed, 12 - 13/06, 9am - 4pm Sustainable Natives,

Mountain Growers Market – Bonza Market, 1109 Peats Ridge Road, Peats Ridge, 12 - 13/06, 8am - 3pm

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Reconciliation is more than just a word “More than a word, Reconciliation takes action” is the theme for this year’s Reconciliation Week, until June 3, and Reconciliation Australia is urging the movement towards braver and more impactful action. “Reconciliation Week is about Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians coming together to reflect on the past and working towards closing the gap,” said Vickie Parry, Executive Director of Barang Regional Alliance, based in Wyong. “Reconciliation is more than just a word, it’s an action,” she said. Among the local events is the annual community led visual storytelling program, Maliga. Maliga means shine in Darkinjung language and sees young First Nations people share stories of culture and identity through visual, performance and literary expression. Artworks are featured in a collaborative street flag presentation in Wyong, Toukley, Long Jetty and along the Tuggerah Straight. The street flags were designed by San Remo artist, Kyle Sampson, in conjunction with students from The

Entrance and Berkeley campuses of Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College, Wyong High School, Wadalba Community School and Kincumber Public School. “This year’s flags feature a representation of Tiddalik the Frog, which tells the story of a large frog who drank all the fresh water, killing many animals,” Sampson said. “To resolve this issue, a wise old owl and an eel made Tiddalik laugh to release the water and replenish the rivers, lakes and swamps.” Another event is the Saltwater Freshwater Exhibition at The Entrance Gallery that features the work of local artists, Gary Purchase and Kylie Cassidy. This exhibition also features artwork created by clients at The Glen Rehabilitation Centre. Yerin Eleanor Duncan Aboriginal Health Service hosted events, including a morning tea on National Sorry Day, May 26. At the morning tea, staff and visitors were interviewed about what National Sorry Day meant to them. “Today is a very special day to us… I was reared by my elders which was a real privilege, they taught me about my land and my culture,” said

Aunty Maddie McGrady in an interview for Yerin Eleanor Duncan Aboriginal Health Services. “We need to get more culture into this country, today was a sad day for me because of what happened in 2008 when the government said sorry, nothing has happened since. “I just wish today that everybody would accept the truth about this country, that it was invaded, and it was colonised… so accept the truth Australia,” she said. Another morning tea at the Health Service was held on May 27 to mark the start of Reconciliation Week. Reconciliation week started as the Week of Prayer for Reconciliation in 1993 and was supported by the major faith communities in Australia. In 1996 the Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation launched Australia’s first National Reconciliation Week. In 2001, Reconciliation Australia was established to continue to provide national leadership on reconciliation. It is a time for all Australians to learn about shared histories, cultures and achievements and to explore how reconciliation can be achieved. Harry Mulholland

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About 3,000 trees, shrubs and grasses have been planted along Porters Creek in Wyong, completing a huge vegetation project which saw a total of 10,000 trees planted across the Central Coast. Already, 2,450 items had gone in the ground at Gwandalan, Noraville, Jilliby, Norah Head, Long Jetty and The Entrance. The project involved participants in the Hunter Valley -based Youth off the Streets Outreach program, together with staff from the Toukley and Lake Haven branches of Greater Bank. It was an initiative of Greater Bank, as a way to give back to

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6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 10:00 Landline [s] 10:30 Operation Overlord [s] 11:20 Stan Grant’s One Plus One [s] 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] 1:00 The Durrells (PG) [s] 2:00 Little Women (PG) [s] 3:00 ABC News Afternoons [s] 4:00 Think Tank (PG) [s] 5:00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery (PG) [s] 5:30 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 [s] 8:00 Australian Story [s] 8:30 Four Corners [s] 9:15 Media Watch (PG) [s] 9:35 Baby Surgeons (PG) [s] 10:25 ABC Late News [s] 10:55 Love On The Spectrum (PG) 11:50 MotherFatherSon (M l,d,s) [s] 12:50 No Offence (M l,s) [s] 1:40 rage (MA15+) [s] 4:25 The Drum [s]

6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show (PG) [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Movie: “Framed For Murder” (M s) (’07) Stars: Elisa Donovan, Susan Walters 2:00 Autopsy USA: Johnny Cash (M) [s] 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 7:30 Big Brother (M) [s] – The new heads of house embrace their role, joining forces to create havoc. Meanwhile past alliances are thrown out the window. Big Brother is hosted by Sonia Kruger. 9:00 9-1-1: Survivors (M) [s] 10:00 S.W.A.T.: Kingdom (M) [s] 11:00 The Latest Seven News [s] 11:30 Station 19: Louder Than A Bomb (M l) [s] 12:30 Home Shopping

5:30 Today [s] 9:00 Today Extra (PG) [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 Getaway (PG) [s] 1:30 Celebrity Apprentice Australia (PG) [s] 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair [s] 7:30 Celebrity Apprentice Australia (PG) [s] 9:00 Emergency [s] 10:00 100% Footy (M) [s] – Phil Gould, Paul Gallen, James Bracey and more debate the biggest issues in Rugby League alongside the games most influential figures. 11:00 NINE News Late [s] 11:30 Tennis: Roland Garros: Day 9 *Live* From Roland Garros Stadium [s] – Join us as live play continues during Day 9.

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France 24 Feature News NHK World English News Worldwatch How The Victorians Built Britain: The Birth Of The Machines (PG) 3:00 Great British Railway Journeys (PG) 3:35 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:05 The Great House Revival 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Secrets Of The Tower Of London (PG) 8:30 Secret Scotland: Skye (PG) 9:25 24 Hours In Emergency: You Can’t Buy Love (M) 10:20 SBS World News Late 10:50 Darklands (MA15+) 11:45 Agatha Christie’s Criminal Games: The Mirror Cracked (M d,s,v) (In French) 1:30 Years And Years (M l)

6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 10:00 Four Corners [s] 11:00 Antiques Roadshow [s] 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] 1:00 Sanditon (PG) [s] 2:00 Little Women (PG) [s] 3:00 ABC News Afternoons [s] 4:00 Think Tank (PG) [s] 5:00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery (PG) [s] 5:30 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 [s] 8:00 Anh’s Brush With Fame: Michael Kirby (PG) [s] 8:30 Love On The Spectrum [s] 10:20 China Tonight [s] 10:50 ABC Late News [s] 11:20 Q&A [s] 12:25 A Life In Ten Pictures [s] 1:15 rage (MA15+) [s] 3:30 Ice Wars (M d) [s] 4:25 The Drum [s] 5:25 7.30 [s]

6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show (PG) [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Movie: “Deadly Secrets By The Lake” (M v,s) (’17) – A decorated NYPD detective returns to her hometown after her sister is charged with the murder of her boss. Stars: Stefanie von Pfetten, Steve Byers, Tahmoh Penikett, Fulvio Cecere, Claire Rankin, Ferelith Young, Chris Gillett 2:00 Autopsy USA: Roy Orbison (M) [s] 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 7:30 Big Brother (M) [s] 9:00 The Good Doctor: Vamos (M) 10:00 Ambulance: Code Red (M l) [s] 11:00 The Latest Seven News [s] 11:30 Filthy Rich: Pilot (M d,s,l) [s] 12:30 Home Shopping

5:30 Today [s] 9:00 Today Extra (PG) [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 The Pet Rescuers (PG) [s] 1:30 Celebrity Apprentice Australia (PG) [s] 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair [s] 7:30 Celebrity Apprentice Australia (PG) [s] 9:05 The Weakest Link [s] – The Weakest Link returns to Australian screens with a brand new series and new host, comedian and actress Magda Szubanski. 10:10 Kath & Kim: Fame (PG) [s] 10:40 Kath & Kim: Holiday (PG) [s] 11:10 NINE News Late [s] 11:40 Tennis: Roland Garros: Day 10 *Live* From Roland Garros Stadium [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

recruit@volcc.org.au

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

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

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

S.A

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

0473 631 439

newcastlesagroup@gmail.com

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

4352 1886

www.alisonhomestead.com.au

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

4351 2211

secwfhg2@westnet.com.au

MUSIC Coastal a Cappella

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

0412 948 450

coastalacappella@gmail.com

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

Kyle.macgregor@hotmail.com

Central Coast Greens

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

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

0468 476 237

PROBUS CLUBS 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

www.tugglakesu3a.info

Wyong Probus Club

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

theentrancelions@gmail.com

The Lions Club of Gwandalan

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

4972 5562

secgwandalanlions@gmail.com

The Lions Club of Wyong

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

SPECIAL INTEREST

4390 2451

LEARN TO DANCE

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

SPORT KI-DO Mingara Judo Academy

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

0413 237 010

www.kidomingarajudo.com.au

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

0404 257 702

play@wyonglakesafc.com.au

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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Central Coast Wetlands – Pioneer Dairy

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

0408 271 957

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DOWN IN THE GARDEN: THE PERFECT POTS

CHERALYN DARCEY

No matter how or where you garden, or if you barely garden at all, I’m pretty sure that nearly all of us have a plant living in a pot somewhere in our homes. Maybe it’s thriving but more often than not, it could be struggling and one of the major reasons is that it is living in a pot that just isn’t suitable for it. This week let’s explore the types of pots you might consider for your plant friends. Size Matters While it is very tempting and seemingly cost saving to put your baby plant into a big pot for it to ‘grow into’, don’t. For many plants the more soil you have around them in a container, the more opportunities for diseases and arising problems with drainage. Ensure that your pot fits the dimensions and scale of your plant and that once potted up it will be stable and not prone to falling over easily. There are actually some plants that love being root-bound like the Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum wallisii) and Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum), so check with your species and what they prefer to ensure you give them a happy, perfectly fitted home. Materials Matter Too What your pots are made of will have a huge influence on your plants.

Plastic: The bad thing about them is that they are, well, plastic but they are cheap, reusable, light and retain water perfectly. Holes can easily be drilled or punched into bases, and they can be hung, mounted on walls and are available these days in a huge range of textures as well as colours. Recycling by making plastic containers your new plant pots is also an exercise in sustainability that helps us all. Fiberglass: These are usually textured to look like stone or terracotta and are a cheaper and much lighter alternative when looking for over-sized pots for small trees and the like. You will need to ensure they have adequate drainage holes and will find they work better if placed upon drainage material like a thick layer of gravel. Terracotta, Ceramic and Cement: Unless this popular trio is lined or has been sealed inside, they will quickly drink up the moisture from your potting soil. In saying that, they work well for Mediterranean plants and others that like to stay on the drier side. Timber: Wine barrels have been popular in the past and any timber container you decide to use will last longer naturally if it is created in hardwood but will need to be lined. Stay well clear of treated timbers and any that may have been painted with lead or toxic paints. Metal: They may get very hot so use in shady spots and don’t upcycle metals which may be toxic if growing potted edibles. Many upcycled items made of metal can make really quirky and interesting containers and most can be drilled easily to provide drainage holes. Recycling: Of course, you can reuse old plant pots and you may find containers previously used for other purposes to suit your plant but don’t reuse the problems that might be hiding in them. Scrub recycled containers and pots in hot soapy water and then soak for in a solution of one part bleach and nine parts water for 15 minutes. Rinse very well and leave to air dry in the sun. Self-Watering Pots and Pots Without Holes These can be good for those who are away a lot, very busy or forgetful. They work by holding a water in their

base so that the soil draws it up. Usually made of plastic, often a bit expensive, they are light, great for beginner gardeners and for those who find watering difficult to manage. In my opinion all pot plants should have holes because all plants and soils don’t live naturally in pots. Holes help the soil breath as well as releasing water that is not taken up and they keep your home, office desk and patio drier and cleaner. If you do have a gorgeous pot without holes that you just must use, then put a layer of pebbles in the base and place a pot with a hole into it. Getting it All Together The best way to grow potted plants of any type, it’s to group them together in relation to their needs. This creates a microclimate which enables the plants to thrive. You are also cutting down on work and guesswork if all the plants that need almost daily watering are together and the ones that prefer dry feet live in another area together. For an aesthetically pleasing arrangement, use odd numbers of pots and vary the textures while sticking to colours and tones that reflect your style and surrounds. Perhaps you want a Mexican fiesta on your balcony or a white-washed

beachy look in a corner of your garden. Stick with one look and your potted plants will become a beautiful mobile garden that will take you anywhere. TIME TO GET YOUR HANDS DIRTY May is moving month and right now you can plant and transplant your gardenias, azaleas and other small shrubs. Reduce watering of indoor plants and move them into warmer positions. Lily bulbs can go in now and you can also plant: artichokes, broad beans, broccoli, cress, cabbage, carrot, English spinach, kale, kohlrabi, lettuce, mid and late season onion`s, parsnip, peas, radish, snow peas, spring onion, turnip, forget-me-nots, lobelia, gypsophila, honesty, lupin, nemesia, nigella, pansy, poppy, snapdragon, statice, stock, sweet pea, viola, wallflower. PLANT HAPPENINGS AROUND THE COAST THIS WEEK Planting for Wildlife Workshop: 10am - 12pm, Saturday 29th May. Plant it and they will come! Join CEN (Community Environment Network) to learn how to start creating habitat gardens that will be beautiful spaces to enjoy. Rumbalara Environmental Education Centre, 149 Donnison Street, Gosford. To Book: cen.org.au/events Woy Woy Produce Swap 10am 11am Sunday 30th May, Woy Woy

Peninsula Community Garden. 85 -87 Moana Street Woy Woy. A produce swap works by having a set time and place for backyard growers to bring their excess food to share with other growers. facebook.com/ WoyWoyPeninsulaCommunityGarden SWAMP (Sustainable Wetlands Agricultural Makers Project) Community Garden Open Day - 9.30 to 11.30, Sunday 30th May, Central Coast Wetlands, South Tacoma Road, Tuggerah. Morning tea is provided!! Come help us round the garden and enjoy this stunning space, on this day you have the opportunity to join as a member or pop in and say hi and see what is happening in the garden. More details: swampcentralcoast.com.au The 2021 Central Coast Harvest Festival Program See what’s on, plan your weekend (12th - 13th June). The program is now available online at: info.centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/ harvestfestival 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 96.3. Contact Cheralyn gardeningcentralcoast@ gmail.com with your questions, events, news or if would like to be a part of ‘DOWN IN YOUR GARDEN’.

DOWN IN YOUR GARDEN Each week, I chat with Central Coast Gardeners about their plants, passions and get a bit of local advice from them for the rest of us! This week, I visited a Liesl Tesch, MP, Member for Gosford, proud Australian representative at seven Paralympic Games and proud Central Coast gardener. Liesl has been interested in nature and gardening since she was a child inspired by her Mum’s clever gardening trick of planting peas and beans so she and her sister could ‘find’ them. Flowers run through our conversation as vibrantly as the blossoms I find in every nook and cranny of her flowing, soft organic garden.

“Fresh flowers are a part of my every day, she told me. “I’ve always found them super-important and bought them into work always. “I used to bring them into my classrooms when I was a teacher and I continue bringing them into my office and NSW Parliament – I have to have flowers. Her garden was a barren urban plot when she made it home in 2012. “I’m not a plant-buyer, I collect cuttings from friends and family. “I have the beautiful old lavender from my mother’s garden and many of her plants as well as interesting cuttings that friends share with me.” The garden is soft, fragrant with not only

flowers but herbs and interesting foliage which Liesl’s chickens happily free-range through in the Woy Woy sunshine. She also keeps bees and currently has two hives which prompts her to include lots of bee-friendly flowers as well. Q: One Plant You Can’t Live Without: A Fragrant plants. Anything you can brush past and release fragrance. Q: A Piece of Advice: A Improve the soil, but don’t get a truckload of compost on the day you move in! Q: What Do you Think Your Garden Is Missing: A More vegetables! The chickens find a way to get into everything.

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Annual volunteering awards ceremony held Volunteering Central Coast held their annual awards ceremony on May 26, recognising individuals on the Coast who devote their time, energy and enthusiasm as volunteers in the community. The event, which was held at the Erina Centre, recognised some of the achievements of volunteers across the Coast such as Roma Dowling, who received the Living Legend, Volunteer of the Year 2021, that recognised her 25 years of volunteer work at the Toukley Neighbourhood Centre. Dowling has been volunteering with the Neighbourhood Centre’s Community Visitors Scheme, where she visits nursing homes to spend time with residents to enrich their lives. Despite her own health concerns and the pandemic, Dowling has adapted to changes and challenges, such as learning how to use Zoom to virtually visit her aged care friends. Sam Remo resident, Jourdan Mitchell, received the Young Volunteer of the Year award for

Roma Dowling accepting the Living Legend Award from Dr Jacqui Larkin

his work with Y NSW, where he leads and assists in the running of the organisation’s StreetGym program and coordinating the recreation centre for the recent Youth Career Expo. He is also a youth advocate addressing local youth issues from youth disengagement,

unemployment and school bullying, as well as being a positive role model. The 17-year-old said he helps mentor the younger kids and assisted in setting up the recreation centre for the Employment Expo. “It’s wonderful to be

Jourdan Mitchell accepting the Young Volunteer of the Year award from Emma Gilbert

recognised, you never really think about the difference you make until someone points it out. “I’ve been volunteering with them for about 18 months, I love volunteering for them, it couldn’t be better.” Mitchell said.

The theme for this year’s National Volunteer Week was Recognise, Reconnect, Reimagine focusing on organisations adapting to the changes and challenges from COVID-19, and celebrating a resurgence in people wanting to volunteer after a long hiatus, as well as reconnecting with

loyal volunteers. Executive Officer of Volunteering Central Coast (VCC) Fiona Morrison, said the judges were looking for how volunteers personified Volunteer Central Coast’s message about volunteeringHelping people, changing lives… “We feel that the real winners are the organisations and communities in which all our nominees volunteer. “This year, at the 2021 National Volunteer Week Award face-to-face presentations , we were very happy to have the finalists from our 2020 NVW Awards also join us to be able to present their certificates in person,” Morrison said. Presenting the awards on the evening were: Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch; Member for Wyong, David Harris; Central Coast Council Administrator, Rik Hart; Emma Gilbert from the Department of Communities and Justice, and, VCC Board members, Randal Tame, Dr Jacqui Larkin and Andrew Cordwell. Harry Mulholland

Boxy, convenient and unassuming It may not be a show stopper, but if you are looking for a compact SUV that has it all, without too much ‘flash’, the 2021 Hyundai Venue Active is the car for you. Before you read on though, a confession has to be made. The car this reviewer drove before climbing into this Hyundai was the newest Range Rover Evoque. So it’s safe to say expectations were high, and that we realise the transition of jumping from a $100,000 car to a $20,000 vehicle can be difficult. That’s why a conscious effort was made to come back to reality before being seated in the Hyundai Venue Active for the first time. And it is pleasing to say that after five minutes of driving the Venue, there was a part that preferred it over the Range Rover. Sure, they are aimed at entirely different target markets. But the no-fuss, simple set up of this car does the job. Boxy, convenient and unassuming, the Hyundai Venue Active is good for your everyday road car. The automatic transmission and 1.6-litre 4-cylinder engine which delivers 90kW of power and 151Nm of torque mean its

not fast, but all you would need for the everyday. It’s practical and travels smoothly on the road. There’s even the option of a manual gearbox. Even though it’s front-wheel drive, it does come with driving modes, including Eco, Normal and Sport, giving you control over your steering style. As usual, you get more oomph in Sport (which is completely artificial). That said, we preferred to stay there for most of our driving. Eco and normal are good but don’t expect to be going anywhere in a hurry. There are three traction modes as well (snow, mud and sand), to give more control over engine braking on loose terrain. This feature didn’t see much action during our test, but it seemed to do okay on a dirt road. Its 46-litre tank will give you rough fuel economy of around 7.2-litres/100km. Its exterior design is well, unique. Hyundai says that’s the “result of being open to exploring boundaries, going beyond conventional thinking, and having the desire to create something fresh and memorable.” They definitely weren’t lying when they said it’s memorable.

Hyundai’s signature cascading front grille seems overly large on the Venue, and its boxy shape makes it look a little different to your average SUV. But is that really a bad thing? Outside features include roof racks, a rear spoiler, cubeshaped headlights with daytime running LEDs, and throwing star style 17-inch alloy wheels. We found the Venue easy to get in and out of, and not too high for children. That’s thanks to it having a minimum ground clearance height of 170mm. The boxy design comes in handy when turning and parking too. Due to its snub nose bonnet, the Hyundai Venue has an

excellent turning circle. It takes corners easily and does not create too much roll. Inside, the first thing you notice is the fact it’s compact yet comfortable. Manual adjustments are easy, which can make you feel quite snug in the seat. It comes in cloth black trim. That’s it. No choices. It feels like it could handle anything though. There’s an 8.0-inch multimedia touchscreen display in the middle of the dashboard, which comes with DAB+, Bluetooth connectivity, cruise control, and satellite navigation with SUNA live traffic updates. It has wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. In addition, the Venue Active

comes with six speakers, a front centre console armrest, rear parking sensors and rearview camera display, powerfolding side mirrors with LED side repeaters, and a leatherappointed steering wheel and gear knob. The dashboard display offers the usual information such as driving data, cruise control, fuel efficiency and the like. There is enough room in the back seats to fit three small children comfortably, with the 60:40 splitting seats making it suitable for storage. The 355-litre boot space you get with the seats down is enough to hold a bicycle or pram, or a tent and fold up mattress – all dependent on what you are using it for. It’s a skinny spot with the seats up, but deep enough to

hold a decent amount of shopping. Front, side and curtain airbags are fitted, as is electronic stability control, ABS, hill start assist, EBD and vehicle stability control. Hyundai’s SmartSense safety suite adds driver attention warning, forward collision-avoidance assist and high beam assist. It also includes lane-keeping assist. The latter feature was a little annoying as it could be quite direct and demanding, so it was turned off for most journeys. The 2021 Hyundai Venue Active starts at $26,268 drive away. Our test vehicle came in Fiery Red, which we loved. Other colours include Intense Blue, Typhoon Silver, Phantom Black, Polar White, The Demin, and Cosmic Grey. Our test vehicle was provided by Hyundai Australia. To find out more about the 2021 Hyundai Venue Active, contact your local Hyundai dealer. Article is partnership with Exhaust Notes Australia. For more reviews, head to the Exhaust Notes Australia www.exhaustnotes.com.au Jacinta Counihan

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Business & Property Subdivision approval sought to create major commercial industrial development

Planning is underway for a commercial industrial development in Bryant Dr, Tuggerah, with the first step being a five-lot Torrens title subdivision application to Central Coast Council. Fiducia Group’s subdivision plan sets the framework for bigger plans for the land owned by Wyong Coal Pty Ltd at 25-27 Bryant Dr. This development application (DA), 1005/2020, is for subdivision only and separate DAs for buildings would be lodged over the individual lots by future owners. It is envisaged that the subdivision would lead to a mixed use industrial precinct potentially with warehouse/ industrial uses, high technology industries, food and beverage businesses. At present there are two lots – Lot 1 of 12ha with an existing large industrial building and parking which has been used for mining-related purposes, and Lot 2 of 4ha which is currently vacant. The site is within an IN1

General Industry Zone, E3 Environmental Management Zone and E2 Environmental Conservation Zone. Plans are to locate the industrial lots and roads in the IN1 zone (which is all of Lot 1 and half Lot 2) and the remaining E3 and E2 zoned land will contain a stormwater basin which will

capture and treat the runoff from the roads and building pads. It will be a staged development, starting with new roads, footpaths, shared pathway along Bushland Dr,underground water, gas, communications, sewer and electrical, and landscaping. The Statement of

Environmental Effects says the development represents the catalyst for significant employment generation, through construction as well as future business uses. Fiducia commissioned Macroplan to assess the economic benefits, with an Employment Benefits Statement concluding that it would be a superior outcome,

with 690 to 820 additional direct jobs and an Industry Value Add of close to between $95M to $115M per annum. “There is potential for even more employment indirectly through complementary services and supporting local businesses,” the report said. “The subdivision, comprising site works, construction, road

upgrade and site remediation over the two years, would generate 110 to 120 full-time equivalent jobs per annum directly in the construction industry and a further 170 to 190 full-time equivalent jobs per annum indirectly (for example jobs in transport, manufacturing, fabrication, design).” An Urban Design Report and Place Making Report accompanied the DA to provide some insight into potential future development. Key features for potential uses include 70,000sqm of commercial floor space including industrial uses, hightechnology industries and food and drink premises; 15,630sqm of open space; 3,620m of water/cycling connections; 24hour operation accommodation area activation at all times; the inclusion of a community plaza, incorporation of local natural qualities into the design through the lake (proposed flood basin), future pocket park and linkages to offsite wetlands and Pioneer Dairy. Sue Murray

Serious breaches of Covid compliance found The hospitality industry is being put on notice following two serious breaches of Covid compliance during a recent blitz on the Central Coast. The breaches were detected earlier in May by Liquor and Gaming NSW Inspectors.

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“This data will be vital in contact tracing if NSW experiences an outbreak like Victoria. “The majority of clusters in NSW have centred on hospitality venues because of the ease with which the Covid virus can spread in enclosed indoor areas, so it is vital that

restaurants continue to stay Covid safe. “Our inspectors will continue to undertake both uniformed and plain clothes inspections, so if you’re breaking the rules you run a high risk of receiving a hefty fine or a closure in the event of repeat offending,” Argeres said.

The courts fined three Sydney hospitality businesses a total of $5,400 this month for breaches, including not social distancing, no Covid Safety Plan in place and no patron records. Sue Murray

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$1.75M funding to go to female sports facilities Half of new funding available through Round 4 of the Stronger Country Communities Fund will be dedicated to female sports facilities and programs. Parliamentary Secretary for Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said $3,537,518 in new funding had been allocated to the Central Coast region. He said funding applications were being accepted from community organisations, Central Coast Council and Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council.

“Fifty percent of this $3.5M funding will go to female sports to encourage greater participation and to level the playing field for women and girls across all levels and codes of sport,” Crouch said. Minister for Women, Bronnie Taylor, said providing facilities, particularly women’s changerooms, ensured that all female athletes were supported from grassroots to elite level. “Purpose built facilities should be standard and not an exception, and better amenities will help address this barrier and encourage girls and

women to participate in the sports and activities they enjoy and want to play,” she said. Crouch said applications were also being accepted for a range of projects that improved local amenities, boosted community morale and improved health and wellbeing. “We’ve already seen $9.9M from the Stronger Country Communities Fund delivered to the Central Coast for 22 projects over the past three years.” These projects included shared pathways at

Tuggerawong and Norah Head, clubhouse upgrade at Adelaide St Oval at Tumbi Umbi, new playing surface at Central Coast Hockey based in Wyong, creation of Step Forward Learning Centre at Ourimbah Community College, replacement of toilets and changerooms at The North Entrance Beach and a new clubhouse at Don Small Oval at Tacoma. Source: Media release, May 26 Parliamentary Secretary Central Coast, Adam Crouch

The new clubhouse at Don Small Oval at Tacoma

Funding assistance provided to improve ePlanning The NSW Government is providing $50,000 to Central Coast Council to transition to the new digital ePlanning system. Parliamentary Secretary for Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said ePlanning allowed residents and property owners to lodge and track development applications (DAs) online.

“Gone are the days of having to fill in piles of paperwork and travel to a Council building to lodge a DA,” Crouch said. “ePlanning puts people at the centre of the DA process by eliminating paperwork, allowing applications to be submitted anywhere in real time, avoiding delays and boosting transparency. “Transitioning from a paper

based system to a digital platform is a significant change for Central Coast Council, which is why the NSW Government has provided $50,000. “With 95,250 extra people calling the Central Coast home by 2041, it’s important that all levels of government help to make the planning process as quick, hassle free and

transparent as possible.” Minister for Local Government, Shelley Hancock, said the grant would help Council improve its level of service. “Whether upgrading or replacing IT systems and software, learning how to use the platform, or providing support to their residents, this grant will help Council get what they need to get online,” she

said. Administrator, Rik Hart, welcomed the $50,000 boost towards Council’s continuous improvement program in online customer services. “Our customers want change that makes doing business with us easier and simpler,” he said. “Continuing to transition

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She had a hot hand and was primed to go again. My brother, meanwhile, had watched her Fortescue success from the sidelines, eager to jump on the bandwagon. At this point, I thought it prudent to let them both know that while buying single companies offers the prospect of high returns, it also risks big losses due to concentrated risk. “It’s like putting everything on black,” I tried to explain in language they’d understand. A safer way to go, I proposed, was to go for an indexed exchange traded fund. You get exposure to the market but with diversification. “Just like a bag of mixed lollies,” my mum replied. “If you don’t like the taste of one there will still be others that will make the bag worth buying.” “More or less,” I agreed. They listened intently – at least I thought they did. Months later I found out that

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Unfortunately, Nuix fell off a cliff when it missed its prospectus profit forecasts early this year. This has since been followed by reports of company infighting. Two law firms that specialise in class actions, Quinn Emanuel and Phi Finney McDonald, are now investigating the debacle. Things were not going well for my family of buddinginvestors, but that wasn’t the end of it. My brother, in all his wisdom, decided to double down; this

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Want to buy your first home? Here’s what’s in the Budget for you Home loan affordability has inched further within reach of first home buyers and single parents, but whether it will do much to narrow the gender and socioeconomic divides is an open question. The federal Budget’s housing piece has three key parts. First, 10,000 home loan guarantees will be provided

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Memorial erected to help families mourn, grieve, hope and heal Doyalsoon Wyee RSL Sub Branch has erected a Cor Infinitus (Infinite Courage) memorial to provide dignity and respect to those that have served Australia and taken their own life. Sub Branch Vice President, Bob Dokter, said the memorial also paid respect and dignity to the families, as a tangible place of solemn reflection. “The memorial does not represent any individual person, rank, era, ex-service

organisation, branch of service, or circumstance,” he said. “Rather, it is anonymous and owned by all families of those lost. “The memorial’s purpose is to help families mourn, grieve, hope and heal. “It is not intended to glorify the person’s final action,” Dokter said. The memorial will also act as a suicide prevention tool, assisting to de-stigmatise mental illness, self-harm and suicide.

“It’s designed to play a part in suicide prevention by combatting the shame and stigma surrounding self harm and suicide,” Dokter said. It is “dedicated to all those who served our nation and were overwhelmed by the battle within, Lest We Forget”. Phone numbers of groups to call for assistance with mental health issues are on the memorial. Source: Media release, May 31 Doyalson Wyee RSL Sub Branch

It is illegal to sell e-cigarettes containing nicotine Central Coast Local Health District has launched a campaign to combat the growing problem of vaping amongst teenagers on the Central Coast. Say No to Vaping aims to raise awareness of the health risks that young people are exposing themselves to by using electronic cigarettes. The awareness drive coincides with World No Tobacco Day which was on May 31 and highlighted how e-cigarettes are not only addictive, but contain harmful chemicals and toxins that can cause some of the same serious health problems as smoking tobacco.

As part of the campaign, information and resources will be provided to local schools and community organisations who work with young people. Data on teenage vaping in 2017 indicated that one of in five students aged 16 to 17 years old had used an e-cigarette, while nearly one in 10 students aged 12-15 had used one. There are fears that this number is growing and Dr Lyndon Bauer, a local GP and health promotion officer at Central Coast Local Heath District, hopes the campaign will help debunk some of the myths around vaping. “We know from engaging regularly with Central Coast

high schools and community groups that vaping is a rapidly emerging issue for them. “Part of this problem stems from a number of myths around e-cigarettes that they’re harmless and less addictive, this is simply not true. “Many e-cigarettes produce or emit vapour containing chemicals and toxins such as formaldehyde and heavy metals that can cause serious lung damage and even cancer. “They also contain large amounts of nicotine, the same highly addictive chemical that’s in regular cigarettes,” Bauer said. E-cigarettes are battery powered and can look like everyday items like pens,

highlighters, asthma pumps, lipstick or USB memory sticks, as well as traditional cigarettes, cigars or pipes. They have cartridges filled with a liquid that typically contains nicotine, flavourings and other chemicals. This liquid is heated by the battery, producing a vapour that the users inhales, hence the term vaping. “Because of their sweet flavours, e-cigarettes make it easy for teens to put large amounts of nicotine into their body without even realising it,” Bauer said. “This is not good for a young person. “Nicotine can affect brain

development in teens impacting their learning, concentration and mood, causing anxiety and depression. “Putting nicotine into your body also increases your risk of other types of addiction in later life.” Bauer said. In NSW, it is illegal to sell e-cigarettes or e-cigarette accessories to a person under 18 years of age, while it is illegal to sell e-cigarettes containing nicotine to all ages. Retailers can be prosecuted after having products seized and can be fined up to $1,100 per offence. It is also illegal to use e-cigarettes in places where it is illegal to smoke, such as outdoor plays areas, public

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Delicious choko recipe: baked with maple, sesame & miso glaze hardy perennial - one that’s easy to propagate and grow at home. They’re rarely attacked by pests and provide a huge, abundant crop from each plant (often upwards of 50 fruit)!

GEORGIA LIENEMANN Did you know chokos have enjoyed a great season here on the coast? Possibly not. I’ve been revelling in them this year and managed to come up with a delicious, easy choko recipe that will impress any skeptic. If you love miso eggplant, I promise this will win you over. Granted, it won’t be featuring in any ‘world’s sexiest vegetable’ lists any time soon, but I think the choko is sorely underrated and deserves a more prolific renaissance than it’s had in recent years. This was a commonly consumed fruit only one generation ago in Australia – why has it fallen out of favour? Perhaps it’s the urban legends dubbing it a cheap, subpar ‘filler’ substitute for apples - in McDonalds apple pie, for example. Many a grandma was known to bulk out her best stews and pies with chokos as they are cheap as chips and incredibly versatile, taking on the flavour of whatever they’re cooked with. The vine is an extremely

The fruit are also very inexpensive to buy. I’ve been buying two big locally grown chokos for only $1.40 for the past few weeks from the gorgeous girls at Nurtured Earth. If you do have access to a vine, it’s not only the choko fruit that can be eaten, but in fact, every single part of the plant is edible and highly nutritious. The seeds, stems and leaves have been shown in the literature to be bursting with powerful antimicrobial compounds, making it a great functional food to be consuming at this time of year as we head into flu season. The fruit itself is rich in a range of antioxidant phytochemicals as well as micronutrients like

vitamin C and folate.

cucumber.

Even the starchy roots can be harvested and cooked like other root vegetables.

As with many nutritious, inexpensive foods – it needs to be jazzed up in the kitchen before it can really be appreciated.

What does it taste like? Well, let’s be honest: not much. It’s flavour and texture is reminiscent of zucchini when cooked and when including the younger fruits raw in salads, it can be quite sweet, crisp and juicy – more like a

How to use it The best fruits are the younger ones, which admittedly are harvested a bit earlier in the season – I’m coming to you a tad late this year. The bigger, more mature fruits have a much tougher skin and the astringent sap that lies directly beneath it

becomes more abundant as they age, making them slightly harder to peel. Peeling them is mildly annoying at the best of times. So, unless I’m adding tender young chokos into salads (which only happens at the beginning of the season in early Autumn), I tend to cook them first and slice the skin off afterwards - or simply eat around them. That said, the skin isn’t inedible – just a bit tough. However, if you’re baking or roasting it first, as we are in this recipe, it softens substantially and can

Baked Maple, Sesame & Miso Choko

This recipe is next level with toasted sesame oil, but if you don’t have any on hand, I’ve also made it with olive oil and it’s still pretty delicious. Ingredients: 1 large choko Sesame oil for cooking (or olive) Pinch of salt Miso glaze: 1 tbsp miso paste (white ‘shiro’ miso is my favourite) 1 tbsp maple syrup (you can sub honey, but not quite as nice) 1 tsp toasted sesame oil

Method:

1. Heat the oven to 170C. 2. Slice the choko in half lengthways and remove the seed. Then slice each half into four long wedges, so you have eight total, roughly the same size. 3. Toss them in a drizzle of sesame or olive oil and a small pinch of salt (don’t overdo it as the glaze is salty enough), then lay them on a baking tray. 4. Place the tray in the oven and check them at the 20 minute mark.

Depending on your oven, you may need to flip them over at this point if they’re browning to quickly on the underside.

5. Cook them for an additional 15 minutes or so, until they’re cooked through, then smear the glaze over each piece - as if you’re spreading peanut butter on toast. It’s best to try and keep it off the pan if you can as being so high in sugar, it has the tendency to burn. The glaze is usually thick enough to stay put. 6. Bake for another 5-10 minutes, ensuring it doesn’t burn, then take them out and enjoy once they’ve cooled slightly

enjoyed much like the roasted skin of butternut pumpkin. What I love about chokos is that they are actually quite versatile in a culinary sense and can be eaten in a number of ways: • S liced raw into salads • Pickled in wedges or diced into chutneys • A dded to soups (chunky or blended) • C hopped or diced into stirfries • Included in a raw vegetable juice • Steamed, then smeared with butter and salt • R oasted with olive oil or butter and salt • A dd to stewed fruit dishes like pies, compotes or apple sauce • S teep the leaves into an antimicrobial tea • S lice the seeds and include them in stirfries It’s possible to be allergic to the fruit and the sap in older fruits can be a mild skin irritant to those with sensitive skin so it’s always best to wash your hands if you’ve gone to the effort of peeling them. Now, on to my latest discovery! Choko is a superstar substitute in the delicious traditional Japanese dish that is miso-glazed eggplant. Anything that helps me dodge the chore of peeling them is a winner, but as anyone who relishes the regular version of this dish will know, it’s jam-packed with flavour. Something our humble little choko really calls for. With only three ingredients in the glaze, this is such a quick and easy side dish to whip up without much effort.

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Electricity for Beginners is being distributed in many countries When Trevor Wrightson, 87, of Wyee Point retired as electrical foreman at Vales Point Power Station, he turned his hand to writing books and is now a globally recognised author. Wrightson’s success story began with his first published book, Electricity for Beginners, now being distributed by Balboa Press throughout America, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and England. “It’s starting to take off,” he said, modestly. “Now they’re trying to have the book available in libraries all over the world, too.” Wrightson said he was disappointed to leave the industry at only 56, when he retired on a redundancy package as part of the staff downsizing when Vales Point shutdown one of its two stations, so he snapped up the opportunity to teach electrical theory to apprentices and tradesmen for five years at the then Hunter Valley Training College.

“I was disappointed because I had all this knowledge in my head about electricity, about power stations, how they run, and for about 40 years I’d worked on so many different things, you name it, I’ve worked on it,” he said. Over the years Wrightson said he’d trained up to 500 apprentices, so it was a natural transition for him to carry on sharing his wealth of knowledge teaching at the college. “When I started, I was given a book written by an engineer on how to teach electrical but I thought it was too complicated for newcomers. “I went looking for books in layman’s terms but I couldn’t find one; they all had little practical information, so I thought, well, I’m going to write a book myself and I’ve handdrawn all the diagrams, too.” Electricity for Beginners is the book of which he is most proud – “it’s my baby” - and it’s the publication that set off his success as an author when Balboa Press picked it up, saying it was “just what we’ve

Author Trevor Wrightson of Wyee Point

been looking for”. Wrightson has written six books, three of them selfpublished and originally written just for his family, recollecting his life experiences, places, people, events. They are The History of Mannering Park Community

Hall, a book of poetry called In Days Gone By, and Australia Through the Eyes of an 82-yearold Man. Wrightson’s record of local goings-on is not just putting down the facts, he’s also captured the essence of a community in which he has

played a well respected and major part, being right in the thick of things of almost every community group, and he still has his hand in as the community representative on the Vales Point Community Consultative Committee. His latest books, Growing Up in Berrima, which is now on the shelves and available for purchase, and the sequel, A New Life, will be out in a few weeks. Growing Up in Berrima gives readers a glimpse of the past as Wrightson recounts his life growing up in the 1930s to the 1950s on the NSW Southern Highlands. He was six years old when World War II started and his home town was selected to train soldiers to fire guns, cannons, drive tanks and trucks, and they practiced marching through the streets of Berrima. The book depicts the frightening effect the war had on a young boy and how his life changed after, with many interesting, life changing

events during his teenage years, his development into a young man and, finally, his marriage in 1957. There’s humorous tales of when he was only eight and got a job delivering meat for the local butcher, ferreting, fishing, playing cricket, school days, his first job as a woodcutter before getting his electrical apprenticeship, many life lessons, and then how he came to be tangled up in a murder investigation when he was about 20. A New Life traces Wrightson’s married life with his wife, Helen, when they moved to the Illawarra region, then to Mannering Park to become electrical foreman at Vales Point Power Station and onward through the years to his 80s, when they moved to Wyee Point. We’ll have to wait to read those adventures, because they’re under wraps until the book hits the shelves in a few weeks. Sue Murray

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Childcare centre proposed in Wadalba Plans are now before Central Coast Council to subdivide a parcel of land at 225 Johns Rd, Wadalba, into two lots, with one being the location for a new childcare centre. After the subdivision, one block will be 2,133sqm (Lot 322) and the other 2,867sqm (Lot 321), which has been previously cleared and where the proposed childcare centre will be built. An existing residence will remain on Lot 322, with Lot 321 at the front facing Johns Rd. The single-storey centre for up to 100 children will operate between 6.30am and 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, with a maximum of 17 staff present at

Artist’s impression of the proposed childcare centre

any one time. The Statement of Environment Effects (SEE) says that there is a strong, unfilled demand for early childhood services, and the location of the proposed centre has the advantage for

parents and carers of being close to Wadalba Community School and Tacoma Public School, both only about one kilometre away in different directions. Lot 321 is big enough for a childcare centre, says the SEE,

with an indoor/outdoor play space, 25 car parks and all vehicles moving in a forward direction for drop-off and pickup onsite. Building footprint is 28 percent of the site, below the maximum permitted at 35

percent, with front setbacks ranging from 12.6m to 16.7m, eastern boundary at 3.2m, western boundary 7.05m and 13.5m at the rear. A footpath will be built along Johns Rd in front of the childcare centre.

A Noise Assessment submitted as part of the SEE indicates that the impact on adjoining properties would be at an acceptable level, with fencing, screening and landscaping to ease impact on neighbours. The subdivision and childcare centre, at an estimated total cost of $2.9M, is permissible under the R2 low density zoning under Wyong Local Environmental Plan 2013 and there no prohibitions under the Central Coast Regional Plan 2036. The proposal, DA 468/2021, is open for public submissions until June 21. Sue Murray

New lighting for six schools Students at six Central Coast schools will soon benefit from brighter and lighter learning spaces, as part of the NSW Government’s LED Lighting Upgrade Program.

Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said the program would improve school facilities while supporting local construction workers. “I am delighted that six local schools have been selected for Tranche 1 of this program, including the library at The

Entrance Public School, which will see its old fluro tubes replaced with smart LED lighting,” he said. “We know student learning is enhanced when the learning environment is comfortable and LED lighting is proven to provide a more stable source of

light. “The new LED lights will also prove to be a good long term choice because they are a more efficient and sustainable option, reducing school energy bills.” Schools to get new lighting

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Financially stressed sports clubs face proposed increase in charges Sporting clubs already reeling from the loss of sponsorship from local businesses and increased cleaning costs, due to COVID-19 rules, are now facing a proposed increase of charges from Central Coast Council. The Central Coast Sports Council is dismayed at increases of up to 10 percent for the use of playing fields, which it says is unfair when commercial operators such as circuses and personal trainers using public spaces are only facing increases of 1.5 percent. A survey of members playing Winter sport revealed that all the clubs and codes lost between 25 to 100 percent of their sponsorships last season. Some competitions did not proceed, but the cost for implementing COVID-19 rules for competitions that went ahead ranged from $831 to $9,500. The money covered weekly

cleaning by contractors, bulk purchases of sanitiser and sanitiser kits for rep teams and play areas, as well as fencing to control people coming to games. This resulted in a significant financial impact to members’ finances, which ranged from $2,000 to $26,500. The majority of members indicated that registrations were down 10 to 80 percent. Winter competitions were reduced to a maximum of 13 weeks, about half the normal season, and about half the clubs in the Sports Council reported a loss of volunteers. The Sports Council represents 12 sports across the Coast: AFL, baseball, cricket, rugby league, dog obedience, touch, rugby union, softball, little athletics and netball. Those codes have 12,507 junior players, plus another 1,737 junior players in modified sport and 8,628 adults for a total of 22,872 members.

Since amalgamation, Council fees and charges have increased dramatically and the maintenance undertaken by Council on facilities has decreased, with codes/clubs picking up the slack. After amalgamation, a training fee was introduced, and the seasonal fee for training, including lighting, was changed to $1,200 per field per night for the season. The effect on each code was different depending on usage, but all had increases ranging from 71 percent to 255 percent. All codes and clubs undertake maintenance on their allocated competition grounds. This is on top of the fees they pay to Council for ground hire. Cricket clubs must prepare their own turf wickets, which means that they must have equipment to undertake the preparation of the wickets. These include a roller,

mower, hoses, line marking equipment and a curator. These cost about $4,500 per year per turf wicket, depending on curator’s costs. Council has said that the future maintenance on sporting fields will be reduced. The peak mowing season will be reduced and the frequency of maintenance will be reduced. Sports Council President, Riley Sohier, said that the field based sporting community had contributed hundreds of thousands of dollars to providing new facilities or updating facilities over the years. “Netball contributes between 50 to 100 percent for the re-laying of their courts every three to threeand-a-half years,” he said. “Field based sports are easy targets. “You cannot use a sporting field unless you book it with Council and then you are charged to use it.”

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Meanwhile, sporting codes that are non-field based can use Council facilities at no cost. “As the former Administrator stated recently at a meeting, Council owns the water, but no one is charged to launch their boats or run competitions,” Sohier said. He said there were sporting facilities run by Council, such as 30 tennis courts. “The cost to maintain these facilities are included in the recreation budget but council does not charge for the use,” he said. The Sports Council is asking Council to reconsider its proposed charge increases. Specifically, it is asking for the same increase as the commercial operators, of 1.5 percent. Also, it wants Council to introduce a new seasonal rate for using lights for about two to two-and-a-half hours per night. Currently, all clubs have to pay for five hours.

“We request that Council establish a seasonal lighting fee that allows for codes/ clubs to use lights for 2.75 hours or less, for $31.40 per night or $628 per field per season,” Sohier said. “This would be a huge drop from $66.15 per field per day, or $1,323.80 per field per season. “It would greatly assist clubs still struggling from a disastrous 12 to 18 months.” Sohier also wants the bond that clubs have to pay to remain at its present level. “These were already doubled from $1,000 to $2,000 at amalgamation, a 100 percent increase,” he said. Now Council wants to increase that by another $100. Public submissions on Council’s proposed fees and charges closed this week and will be reported soon to a Council meeting. Merilyn Vale

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Northern clubs dominate Pennants Finals

Gwandalan Grade Two winners

LAWN BOWLS The last of the Central Coast Zone Pennants finals were played over the weekend from May 29 – 30, wherein two grades were won by northern clubs. In Grade Two, it was Gwandalan who came away with the win and in Grade Four, it was Ourimbah, while in Grade Five, Ettalong defeated Wyong.

In Grade Two, it was a convincing win for Gwandalan over The Entrance, ending 74 – 56. Despite a strong showing from The Entrance’s Kane Coulls, the combined efforts of Gwandalan’s Ben Ritzau, James Cook and Shaun Ireland were too much for their fellow northern competitors. For Ourimbah in Grade Four, the win was more tightly contested against Gwandalan,

Ourimbah Grade Four winners

but in the end it was secured with a 65 – 52 win. By taking out two rinks against Gwandalan’s one, and with Anthony Coates impressing through a 34 – 6 shot win on rink 10, Ourimbah were able to ensure victory. Peter Parciany and Michael Kelly both impressed for Gwandalan, both of whom outshot their opponents of Mark Commins and Peter Messingham.

Coates’ early established lead was strong enough to be maintained until the end. Ettalong’s win over Wyong in Grade Six finished 68 – 50, after the Peninsula team took two of three rinks, with a big 34 – 18 win for skipper, Jason Rigby on rink 5. Ettalong have also won the Grade One Pennants this season after coming first on the ladder at the end of the sectional rounds.

This is the eighth time Ettalong have taken out Grade One since 1995, when the Central Coast became a freestanding Zone. As well as this, Ettalong won the Grade Three Pennant, also by topping the sectional ladder at the season’s end. Across the Coast, bowls teams from five different clubs have now qualified for the State Finals in July. These clubs are Halekulani,

Bateau Bay, Gwandalan, Ourimbah and Ettalong. Of the seven teams across the seven grades to have made it, four come from northern Central Coast clubs, with the final three all coming from Ettalong. Source: Media Release, May 31 Bowls Central Coast

Upgrade works at Kanwal Oval completed Central Coast Council has completed upgrade works at Kanwal Oval, improving the lighting system, drainage and irrigation for local sporting clubs and residents. “The completion of this project for the community will better support local sports groups and promote a healthier and more active community,” Council Director of Community and Recreation Services, Julie Vaughn, said “Kanwal Oval is a much loved and frequently used community facility that was in need of some TLC. “The existing floodlights had reached the end of their functional life and were no longer serving their purpose,

and the grounds were less that desirable. “Now, thanks to a Sport Australia Move It AUS Community Sport Infrastructure grant, the facility can be used to its full potential, encouraging physical activity, team sports and bringing families together to support and spend quality time with each other,” Vaughn said. Minister for Sport, The Hon Richard Colbeck MP, said: “The upgrades provide increased opportunities for even more local sporting groups to train and play. “Kanwal Oval has been a popular choice for local cricket and soccer clubs, community users and schools. “The installation of sub soil drainage and a new irrigation

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system means the ground can recover after rain and stay open for longer periods of time, encouraging other sports to also use the facility. “The Morrison Government’s $100M Community Sports Infrastructure grant program is a valuable investment in building community spirit and pride. “This program is not just about building better sporting facilities, it is about building stronger,healthier communities by promoting physical activity, social connection and economic vitality,” Colbeck said. “This investment in the local Central Coast community will

allow children and adults alike the opportunity to safely participate in sport and physical activity. “Sport is a great way to grow a community and this joint project will do exactly that for Kanwal,” Senator for NSW, Jim Molan AO DSC, said. Council Administrator, Rik Hart, said that part of Council’s essential service delivery is the maintenance and improvement of facilities needed by the community. “Council supports a healthy and active community and manages over 160 sporting facilities on the Central Coast that can cater for a range of sports including cricket, soccer,

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that share the same visions,” Hart said. This is a joint project by Sport Australia and Central Coast Council with Sport Australia contributing funding of $150,000 to the upgrades.

IN MEMORIAM BYTHEWAY Rex Allan

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16th May 2021 Of Kilarney Vale Dearly loved brother of Laurie (Deceased) and family. Dearest partner of Vicki (Deceased). His love of life and laughter will be missed by “Bingo Harem” and best friend Kylie. Aged 86 Years The relatives and friends of Bob are invited to attend the Celebration of His Life commencing 1.45pm (after Bingo) Thursday 10th June 2021 at Diggers At The Entrance, 315 The Entrance Rd, The Entrance.

Passed away 23/05/2021 Late of Mannering Park Beloved husband to Myrtle (dec). Cherished father to Allan, David, Judith, Margaret and Kevin. Loved father-in-law to Jackie, Wayne, Jack, Betty & Kathy. Adored pop to all his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Rex will be sadly missed by all who knew him. AGED 85 Years Family and Friends are warmly invited to attend the graveside service for Rex to be held on 03/06/2021 at the Penrith general cemetery 27 Cox Ave, Kingswood commencing at 12pm.

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Jess Grimwood joins AIS Accelerate program SURFING Bateau Bay resident and surfer, Jess Grimwood, is a participant in a new AIS program designed to help women in sport gain new skills and new opportunities. The AIS Accelerate program aims to create pathways for Australian athletes outside of their sport. “I’m working in commentary for Surfing NSW now and this program is going to set me up with a network to form career pathways,” Grimwood said. Among the 33 women participating in the two professional development programs with the Australian Institute of Sport, are Olympic gold medalists, world champions and specialists preparing for the Tokyo Olympic Games. These programs are designed

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to increase the representation of women across all roles in Australian Sport. Olympic gold medalists, Sally Pearson and Juliet Haslam,

retired tennis champion, Casey Dellaqua; multiple lawn bowls world champion, Karen Murphy; and, former Australian Matilda’s footballer, Michelle

Heyman, are among the 17 women who will be part of the inaugural AIS Accelerate Program. “I’m involved with surfing

NSW, they run a lot of events and I’m pretty involved in a lot of them behind the scenes, “ Grimwood said. “It is fitting that this

announcement is occurring in National Careers Week because these AIS programs show the incredible diversity of career options available to women in sport and other industries,” Grimwood said. These women have proudly represented Australia as athletes, so the AIS Accelerate program is about recognising the leadership ability that they already have and providing professional development for them to become representatives for progress in sport. Four of the participants are still in training for the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, which is a testament to the way that they are able to balance their athletic careers with their education and professional ambition,” Minister for Sport, Senator the Hon Richard Colbeck, said. Harry Mulholland

Mariners win final away game FOOTBALL For the Central Coast Mariners, a 2 – 1 win over Macarthur at Campbelltown Stadium has brought them back up to third place on the A League ladder with only two remaining games left in the regular season, both at home. Going into the game equal with Macarthur on 36 points, the win has put the boys in yellow and

navy into a very strong position to make the finals come season end. There were early chances for the Mariners who continued from last week with strong pressure on goal, only so far lacking the on target shot to finish it off. In the 17th minute, the opening goal came at the other end of the pitch, put away by Markel Susaeta. The Spanish midfielder’s run

was spotted by Denis Genreau from Macarthur’s defensive half, who responded with a lofted through ball over the Mariners’ defence. A foot race against Mariner centre back, Ruon Tongyik, was won by Susaeta, who chipped the ball first time over the advancing, Mark Birighitti, in goal. However, dissimilar from their previous match-day performance against Melbourne City, the

Humpback Highway Watch Ronny Ling and his Central Coast Dolphin Project and Central Coast Newspapers have combined to bring you a regular Humpback Highway report in each edition of this newspaper. Whales have been sighted in increasing numbers from Wybung Head, Norah Head, The Entrance and Crackneck Lookout. The animals are now starting to be seen in pods of 2 or 3 whales. Dolphins have been regularly visiting Lakes Beach, North Entrance and Shelley Beach. Although our seal sightings in the north have slowed, the big seas this weekend may see a few haulout for a rest. If you see one, please give them plenty of space, and keep kids and dogs well back. If you would like to volunteer with us, please let us know.

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Mariners were able to lift and take advantage of space that was beginning to present itself out wide in Macarthur’s defensive line. This culminated in a 31st minute equalising goal from the Mariners, scored by left back, Jack Clisby, with his first touch, for his first goal of the season. The move was started with a clever turn by Marcos Ureña, who then drove forward in the middle of the pitch to condense the defence in around him. A quick pass found fellow front man, Matt Simon, with his back to goal, who fed the ball to a fast approaching Clisby at the outside corner of the penalty area. The defender struck the ball hard and drove it low across goal to find the net by the far post. This goal shifted the Mariners into a positive run of momentum whilst Macarthur were slow to react to the Mariner’s successful tactic of feeding the third attacking player out wide. Within minutes, a second chance came for Clisby in the same field position as before, yet with more time and space, the goal scorer couldn’t add a second

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to his night’s count. Another incisive run by Ureña started the move, coming before a deftly slid through ball which gave Clisby an open passage on goal. This time round, the left back went for an outside foot placed shot aimed for the high inside post, but found the outside of the net. Before half time, a third opportunity came for Clisby in this very same position. Resorting back to the powerful across goal shot and again benefitting from Ureña’s through ball, the left back once again drove the ball deep into the net. However, a VAR check found Ureña to have been offside when receiving the pass from Oliver Bozanic, so the score remained level at 1 – 1. In the second half, the Mariners came out with a palpable desire to take the game by the horns. They were often faster to the ball in broken play, more clinical with their final passes and showed more hunger for the win. In the 55th minute, this led to another goal for Daniel De Silva,

his first in 15 games. Ureña was once again the assister for the goal after benefitting from an expertly executed lobbed through ball by Gianni Stensness. Turning his back to goal, Ureña tip toed in field before passing to De Silva, whose first time side footed ball floated lightly into the top corner. With the lead established, the onus turned on Macarthur to ask the necessary questions en route to an equaliser. Despite this, it took the hosts most of the second half to post their first shot at goal since the 25th minute. Meanwhile, chances kept coming for the Mariners, the best being from a first time hit, side footed curler from Bozanic, outside the box, that forced a diving save from goalkeeper, Adam Federici. In the end, the lead lasted for the travelling Mariners, who kept their first minute shape until a number of late substitutions in the final three minutes of regular time. Haakon Barry

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Roosters retain undefeated status

The Roosters take to the field at Central Coast Stadium

RUGBY LEAGUE The Central Coast Roosters have come away with a Round 12 win against the Cronulla Sharks in the Harvey Norman Women’s Premiership on May 29. It was a brisk and windy Saturday evening match-up between the teams positioned second and third on the ladder. Both teams went into the contest with seven out of seven wins throughout their 2021 campaigns, meaning that one team was destined to go home with their perfect run of form at an end. The opening try came for the visitors in the third minute due to the quick reactions of Corban Baxter, first onto the loose ball. A high bomb on the try line

was miscalculated by the Roosters’ defence and left bouncing on the grass. Baxter snapped up the ball from her shin height and jogged it in for a try under the post. The Roosters came close to a quick rebound through a powerful leg drive to the line by Tayla Predebon. With three players clinging to her, the Prop was determined to reach the white paint, but unfortunately lost control of the ball with the final downward push. A second try shortly followed for Cronulla from quick passing along their attacking line, finding Andie Robinson on the wing with the overlap. Despite this, a ferocious energy remained in the Central Coast’s play, with Roxette

Murdoch straight away forcing a knock on through a fierce tackle. The Second Rower followed this up with a strong run up the centre of the defence, taking her team over for their first try of the evening. With the momentum back on their side, a number of good opportunities to score came for the Roosters, but they were unable to capitalise. At one point, Alicia Martin did cross over the line out wide, but the assisting pass was deemed forward and the try was disallowed. Due to this, the teams went into the sheds at half time with the score still positioned at 6 – 10, Cronulla ahead by an unconverted try. This lead was quickly

overturned by the Roosters in the second half, with a try coming for Simone Simone in the 38th minute. From the penalty touch line, a number of well timed passes and strong running receivers brought them within five metres of the line before Simone’s final carry finished the move off. Having lost their lead, Cronulla hit back hard with a flurry of attacks from the restart, but two dropped balls quashed their chances at finding points. The following six phases saw the Roosters advance 80 metres to put their visitors back on their hind legs. A few minutes later, a third try came for the Roosters, once again scored by Murdoch. The initial break came for

Murdoch in-between Cronulla’s defensive line and it left Fullback, Tiana Penitani, alone to deal with an advancing two-on-one situation. However, Murdoch didn’t need her supporting woman, instead steam rolling over Penitani en route for the paint beneath the crossbar. The third successful conversion by Hannah Southwell gave the Roosters an eight point lead, 18 – 10. With ten minutes to go, another bulldozing run came from Predebon, taking the Roosters right up to the try line. Although the four-pointer did not immediately follow, the Sharks were kept in their defensive half for the remainder of the game.

The try did finally come for Roosters’ Fullback, Isabelle Kelly, after constant territory pressure, solidifying her team’s win. With this final touch, the end lead for the Roosters was brought to 24 – 10 after keeping their opposition scoreless in the second half. The win sees the Roosters overtake the Sharks in second place to now sit beside league leaders, the Mount Pritchard Mounties, also undefeated so far this season. The next challenge for the Roosters will be against the Mounties in a first verses second clash where, once again, only one team will emerge with their flawless campaign still intact. Haakon Barry

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Tongyik to join the Socceroo squad

Ruon Tongyik celebrates a Mariners’ goal

FOOTBALL The Central Coast Mariners’ game against Macarthur FC on Thursday evening was the last regular season match for the team’s starting centre back, Ruon Tongyik, who is now off to Kuwait to join the Socceroos’ squad for the first time in his career. In the 99th year of the Socceroos, the currently uncapped Tongyik could become the 607th footballer to represent his country at the ‘A’ international level, along with six other players looking to make their national debut. The call up came as something

as a surprise for Tongyik and the Mariners’ coaching staff, who reportedly first thought that a mistake had been made. With the Australian Under 23 Olyroos’ team selected five days prior and the 24 year old three days too old for selection, Socceroos’ Head Coach, Graham Arnold, straight away had to confirm with the Mariners that their centre back’s selection was in fact for the first grade Australian Squad. “Ruon Tongyik has had a fantastic season at the Mariners,” Arnold said. “He’s a kid that I’ve really liked for a long time and he’s

really stepped up this season and has done a fantastic job for the Mariners. “He’s 24 years of age (and) he’s in that age bracket where he’s ready to step up to the next level.” The confidence in Tongyik was reiterated by Mariners’ Manager, Alen Stajcic, who commented on the incredible development the footballer has undergone over the past 18 months. “To think that last year, he was battling to get a starting spot in our team (while) we were down at the bottom, to now being a regular starter and making our defence one of the

most formidable in the league,” Stajcic said. “He’s an integral part of that and he’s still so young, only 24, so he’s got a long future ahead of him, a bright future, and we couldn’t be any prouder of him and happy for him. “To think that it’s the first player to reach Socceroo level from our club in six or seven years is also pleasing. “We’ve now had a couple of our boys sold to Europe in the last two years and to have Ruon in the Socceroos, just means that the club is starting to build a really good foundation again.” Tongyik himself commented

on what it means to reach this new plateau in his career, pointing to the strength of his Mariners team as the source of his newfound top level form. “It’s very exciting and I’m very honoured and privileged to be called up,” he said. “I’m really excited to get out of the country, to experience training and playing with the boys that I’ve always watched growing up as well, so I’m very excited for this opportunity. “(With the Mariners) we’ve got that great partnership all together throughout the back. “I think we’ve proven to a lot of people that playing consistently together goes a

long way and we do so well together as a collective.” For the Mariners, Tongyik’s selection does have a negative backlash in that they will now face the final two games of the regular season without their first choice centre back. Stajcic and his team will have to adapt immediately if they are to pull out wins in their final two games of the season, wins that will likely prove necessary in order to progress to the finals’ series. Source: Media Release, May 25 Football Australia Media Media Release, May 26 Central Coast Mariners

Mariners rally to support the King family following a devastating tragedy FOOTBALL The Central Coast Mariners celebrated the life of Archie King on May 29 and 30 and at the #F3Derby on June 1, with a series of special initiatives across the Club. Archie, aged 12 and a member of the Mariners’ Academy, was tragically killed in a car accident while travelling with his father and brother to

training one Saturday morning. Archie’s brother has made a full recovery; however, his father requires ongoing medical care. On May 30 at Pluim Park, the Mariners’ NPL Men’s and Women’s First Grade teams played their part of a day to celebrate Archie’s life, wearing a one-off Fit for a King jersey. The A-League team also wore a similar jersey during warm-

up at the #F3Derby at Central Coast Stadium on June 1. The NPL jersey was available to be purchased, while the A-League warm up shirts have been signed by the squad and will be auctioned off to raise money for the Kings. Merchandise proceeds and donation collections from the days will go towards supporting the family, with father, Neil, still in hospital care in Sydney.

Mariners’ CEO, Shaun Mielekamp, said that it was important for the Club to stand up and support the King family at an important time. “This devastating tragedy has touched everyone at the club and the whole football community on the Coast, as such it is so important for everyone at CCM to do what we can to support the family in the toughest of times.

“The football community on the Coast is one big family and to see the strength shown by the Kings has been nothing short of inspirational to all of us. “The Fit For a King fundraiser and Go Fund Me page are extremely important and special initiatives and I implore everyone to give as much support as they possibly can. “Sunday was a very special

day out at Pluim Park, as was Tuesday’s F3 Derby,” Mielekamp said. A fundraiser dinner will be held at Mingara on June 19. Tickets are available to be purchased via the Fit for a King website. Source: Media Release, May 28 Central Coast Mariners

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