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The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has successfully completed a small, but critical hazard reduction burn in Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area (SCA). See page 3

Out&About

Huge aqua park to open in 2023

The 12 Central Coast teams who participated in the Vinnies Community Sleepout last Friday have already collected $24,604 to raise awareness of homelessness. See page 13

A model of the aqua park

A project touted as Australia’s largest water play park will be opening up in 2023, right on the doorstep of the Central Coast at Morisset and the $235M project is set to be a showstopper. The aqua park, along with a massive outdoor concert venue, cafes, restaurants, a fancy new hotel, tourist park and an over55’s lifestyle residential village, will be on the grounds of the former 90ha Morisset Golf Club on Wyee Rd. Approval of the development by Lake Macquarie Council comes two years after the golf club was forced to close when the landowner reclaimed the property in August 2019, ending the club’s 50 years as a community hub in the area. The arrival of the new development, named Cedar Mill Lake Macquarie, is set to be a huge drawcard for the region pulling in tourists and visitors from near and far. Developers behind the project, Winarch Capital, said the precinct

The family and community precinct

was in an ideal position, just one hour from Sydney, with strong population growth and exceptional access to the M1 and major commuter rail links. Winarch Capital Managing Director, Paul Lambess, said Lake Macquarie Council had given the green light to five out of six development applications for the project, including subdivision and sale of part of the site to Ingenia Communities. Approvals had been sought to split and develop the site into four precincts consisting of: the family and community space; a cultural, arts and events space; tourism

accommodation; and lifestyle living. The events space, which includes an amphitheatre with capacity to host 30,000 people, takes up 40 per cent of the entire site. “We got approval for all but one – the development application for the live music event venue – because we need to do further studies, but we expect it to be approved as soon as we’ve done what’s required,” Lambess said. Approval was also given for a tourist park to accommodate 300 camping caravans and cabin sites.

The former golf clubhouse will be redeveloped in a family and community precinct featuring cafes, restaurants, gardens and giant water splash park. The water park will feature up to eight water slides, two water dumpers, a large run-through sprinkler, a mini lazy river and up to 20 10ft-high sprinklers shaped like leaves and flowers. “We’ll get started straight away because we still want to be open by September next year,obviously depending on the virus situation,” Lambess said. “There’s a strong need for economic activity at the moment

so we can play our role as a catalyst by being a key employer and add construction activity in the area. “The Cedar Mill project could contribute more than $790M to the local economy and create about 1124 jobs during construction.” Ingenia Communities has purchased a 25ha portion in the southern end of the site to develop a lifestyle living project of 427 homes. Ingenia Chief Executive, Simon Owen, said the company paid $30M for the site and it was a great opportunity to get that much attractive land so close to Sydney with so many services. He said construction of the over 55’s housing development was likely to start by April next year, with completion expected early 2023. “This will be the largest project we have ever undertaken in NSW and probably the largest land lease community that we’re aware of in the state,” Owen said. Sue Murray

Health

The Grant McBride Memory Walk and Jog will be held for the fourth year during Dementia Action Week from September 20 to 26. See page 27

Sport

The Tokyo Games have been concluded for Wallarah resident, Peter Marchant, after reaching up to the final 36 competitors in the Men’s Individual Compound – Open archery event. See page 31

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Fill the gap

Community group Residents for Responsible Ettalong Development (RRED) say Ettalong is under attack from high rise buildings. See page 5

Out&About

A local doctor is putting the call out to get moving in a bid to raise funds for research, prevention and support services for cancer patients across Australia. See page 13

Small and micro-business owners are buckling as lockdown drags on but crisis payments promised by the State Government to fill the gap are either unattainable or not getting through.

Out&About

“I have had concerns raised with me by members of the community about the way public submissions will be handled,” Harris’ letter to the Minister, a copy of which has been sent to CCN, said.

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all submissions are unpublished,” he said. “Parliamentary Committees consider submissions on a case-by-case basis in regards to publication. “I have been informed by some community members that when they asked could they have a protected submission they couldn’t be given the guarantee so they did not make a submission. “Now they are upset to find all submissions are to be confidential which would have meant they could have made

their submission,” Harris said. A spokesperson for the Minister for Local Government, Shelley Hancock, said: “This is an independent process and a matter for the Commissioner.” Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, reiterated the Minister’s office – he said: “The public inquiry is an independent process being conducted by Roslyn McCulloch, a lawyer with over 30 years’ experience in the judicial system. “The public inquiry is conducted at arms-length from

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Members of a Central Coast Council committee believe more dog attacks happen on the Coast than are reported to Council. See page 21

Sport

Community group, Camp Ourimbah, is stepping up its campaign to end logging in Ourimbah State Forest.

Out&About

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Two new developments have occurred under Head Coach, Nick Montgomery, since his signings of Nicolai Müller and Noah Smith in July. See page 31

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While regional NSW is set to remain in lockdown, along with Greater Sydney, until the end of August, Barilaro indicated in an exclusive interview with Coast Community News that regional restrictions could ease thereafter. “Obviously we are very

Deputy Premier John Barilaro

concerned with protecting the Central Coast from Sydney – and it also has connections to Newcastle,” Barilaro said. “Sewage detection at Bateau Bay still worries us, but I am confident that by next Saturday we will be taking a local

news from the Central Coast was good, with multiple vaccination sites available. He said 55 per cent of Coast residents had received one vaccination and 27.5 per cent had received double vaccination. “This is on par with the State average so the trajectory is good to keep those jabs in line with Sydney,” he said. Meanwhile, Premier Gladys Berejiklian said expectations were high that the state would achieve 80 per cent vaccination levels by mid-November, which would give greater freedom in loosening restrictions. As far as a return to school for Central Coast students, Berejiklian said many more

Health

doses of the Pfizer vaccine would be available in September which high school students will be able to access. “But in relation to school and the rural and regional communities, as the Deputy Premier said and the health experts have said, it really depends on the case numbers in rural and regional communities,” she said. “We have used a model in the past where there has been a separation from Sydney and the regions and if that is safe from a health perspective we’ll do that.” CCN The full interview with Deputy Premier John Barilaro is available on our website

Plans for the Gosford Regional Library are forging ahead, with Central Coast Council resolving to combine the tender for demolition and the tender for construction into one. See page 21

Sport

Central Coast Academy of Sport (CCAS) has applauded the efforts of silver medal winner Nicola McDermott at the Tokyo Olympics and outlined the schools Olympic and Paralympic connections. See page 32

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Police have made it crystal clear that the time for warnings is over, they will be cracking down on noncompliance of Stay at Home orders, COVID restrictions and Public Health Orders. Commander of Tuggerah Lakes Police District, Superintendent John Gralton, said most people were doing the right thing but warned that those who flagrantly breached the Public Health Orders would feel the full force of the law. “We’ll be strong with the enforcement, the police are serious about enforcing the Public Health Orders because we want to continue to keep the Central Coast safe,” he said.

Last Friday, August 20, Police set up three checkpoints - on the M1 and Wyee Rd at Morisset and on the Pacific Highway at Lake Munmorah – to deter and stop travellers from Sydney suburbs. Police turned back 18 vehicles at the checkpoints, they issued 17 fines for breach of Public Health Orders, there were 31 traffic infringement notices and 2220 random breath tests. Supt Gralton said mobile and static operations as part of Operation Stay at Home and Operation Boundary Response would continue, and there would be high police visibility along the M1 from Sydney right through to the Hunter and northern region. A new permit system limits

people coming to the Central Coast from Sydney and anyone who doesn’t comply, or lies to authorities, will cop a $5,000 fine. On top of rules already in place for wearing masks, it is now mandatory across NSW for everyone over the age of 12 to wear a mask outdoors, except when exercising, but you must carry one with you. Over the past weekend, August 20-22, Tuggerah Lakes Police issued 27 infringement notices and a 15-year-old was dealt with under the Young Offenders Act, for not wearing or carrying a face covering. “Seventeen were for not complying with Public Health Orders, such as people away from their homes without a

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“I think the Central Coast has done extremely well to have as low a number of cases as we’ve had,” he said. “I’m really proud of the Local Health District, the emergency service partners and our Local Emergency Management Committee that have worked really hard in sharing and communicating with each other, making sure we support each other and conducting compliance checks, making sure our vaccination sites are operating well, making sure our testing sites are working well and really giving the Coast the best chance it can possibly have of keeping us safe from COVID,” Supt Gralton said. Sue Murray

Central Coast Council reached the end of July 2021 with around $110M less debt than expected.

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The total debt appears to be about $455M as of July 31. This was better by $110M than the figure of $565M interim administrator Dick Persson forecast in his 30-day report issued on December 2, 2020. The forecast included an expected budget deficit at the end of the 2020-2021 financial year of $115M. The figures released this week in the draft financial reports for 2020-21 show the actual deficit came in at $60M. The full extent of Council’s position at the end of last financial year is still unclear.

Two Central Coast residents are among Australia’s largestever team for an overseas Paralympic Games which started in Tokyo this week. See page 32

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A summary of the draft financial statement for last financial year was presented at the council meeting on August 24 but it was only a summary. The figures showed that council spent less than the budgeted $45M on redundancies. Redundancy costs totalled around $30M. It is believed council budgeted for older staff to take many of the redundancies on offer but on average younger people did and so it didn’t cost as much. There were two other reasons the numbers improved beyond the massive forecast $565M debt. The council had a better trading result than anticipated, meaning its costs were less than expected,

saving $42.8M. Since the crisis in October last year it has begun receiving and using grants from the State and Federal Governments on renewal projects. At the same August meeting, the July investment and the new monthly financial reports were also tabled. They showed that “Through external funding and rationalisation of internal restricted fund balances, the unrestricted fund balance has improved from -$206.5M at July 31, 2020, to -$27M at July 31, 2021. External borrowings were currently $346.9M. The Administrator noted the draft financial statements and

News

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referred to the $565M debt in State Parliament in May as the actual amount the council had racked up, rather than an estimate, when he debated the need for a public inquiry. “The public inquiry will expose who was responsible for Council’s $565M debt and will help to ensure this appalling financial situation is never repeated,” he said. But the council’s new Chief Financial Officer, Natalia Cowley, said at Council’s meeting on February 23 that the debt in February was $458M Now it appears to be fractionally lower again. Merilyn Vale

An asking price of $700,000 used to be for buyers upgrading their home but in many suburbs on the Peninsula it may now only secure a knock-down rebuild... See page 21

Sport

Two Central Coast residents are among Australia’s largest-ever team for an overseas Paralympic Games which started in Tokyo with the opening ceremony on Tuesday, August 23. See page 32

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What can $700,000 buy you on the Central Coast? Not much it seems

Council turnaround reduces debt Central Coast Council reached the end of July this year $110M better off than expected. Coast News calculates the total Council debt is about $455M as of July 30. This is better by $110M than the figure of $565M interim administrator Dick Persson forecast in his 30-day report issued on December 2, 2020. That forecast included an expected budget deficit at the end of the 2020-2021 financial year of $115M. The figures released this week show the actual figure

came in at $60M and Council has made other savings as it spent this year cutting staff, cutting costs and securing a rate rise. A summary of the draft financial statement for last financial year was presented at the Council meeting on August 24. The figures showed that Council spent $30M on redundancies, significantly less than a budgeted $45M. It is believed Council budgeted for older staff to take many of the redundancies on offer but on average younger people did

and so it didn’t cost as much. There were two other reasons the numbers improved beyond the forecast. The Council had a better trading result than anticipated, meaning its costs were less than expected, saving $42.8M. Also, since the crisis in October last year, it has begun receiving and using grants from the State and Federal governments on renewal projects rather than using money from its capital funds on new infrastructure projects. At the same August meeting, the July investment and the

new monthly financial reports were also tabled. They showed that: “Through external funding and rationalisation of internal restricted fund balances, the unrestricted fund balance has improved from ($206.5M) at 31 July 1920 to ($27M) at 31 July 1921”. The cash balance at July 31 was $465M, a reduction of $19.4M from June 30 due to a combination of year-end supplier payments and the cyclical reduction in rates and charges receipts. Continued page 4

That’s the theme of the Herron Todd White July Month in Review See page 25

Sport

The Central Coast Mariners have signed 24- year-old Cy Goddard on a two-year deal. See page 39

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The 12 Central Coast teams who participated in the Vinnies Community Sleepout last Friday have already collected $24,604 to raise awareness of homelessness. See page 13

A model of the aqua park

A project touted as Australia’s largest water play park will be opening up in 2023, right on the doorstep of the Central Coast at Morisset and the $235M project is set to be a showstopper.

Central Coast residents who have received both doses of a COVID-19 vaccine will be allowed to gather outdoors in groups of five (including children) from September 13, within the Local Government area or within 5km of home outside the LGA.

Out&About

Huge aqua park to open in 2023

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Business

agreed to allow Council to allocate “sufficient internally restricted funds” to meet its July 2021 unrestricted funds deficit of $81M. CCN has used a combination of all these figures to estimate the total debt to the end of July. Council was asked to verify the amounts but had not responded at the time of going to press. Mr Persson’s $565M forecast in December last year was made up of bank loans totalling $365M and $200M of restricted funds which needed to be replaced. The 30-day report was the first of three official reports Mr Persson sent to the Minister for Local Government into the council’s financial situation. Terrigal MP, Adam Crouch,

The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has successfully completed a small, but critical hazard reduction burn in Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area (SCA). See page 3

Out&About

Council debt less than expected Urologist Dr Edward Latif is now using the da Vinci Xi robotic surgical system by Intuitive to assist him in surgeries at a local private hospital.

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One Wamberal resident suspects that large trees which fell onto his driveway and smashed his fence overnight might have had a little help.

The Australian Reptile Park is looking for help to name its two newest arrivals – twin Tasmanian devil joeys being hand-raised at the Park by keeper Hewin Hochkins.

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reasonable excuse,” Supt Gralton said. The other infringements were issued for various noncompliances in relation to wearing of masks. Since August 16, Police have issued a total 58 Penalty Infringement Notices for noncompliance of Public Health Orders. Supt Gralton said the Australian Defence Force had come on board to help Police conduct daily welfare compliance checks for those people who are close contacts or tested positive for COVID and are in self-isolation, particularly in the northern suburbs and specifically in Lake Munmorah where there have been many cases.

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First glimpse of the path to freedom

When Jane Hendy says she does her bushcare and community campaigning for the birds, the bats and the trees she means it. See page 13

The Bays community has been told by Central Coast Council that sought-after traffic safety measures are in the hands of Transport for NSW and they will need to apply for a grant to assist with rates on their community hall.

Police out in force to keep Coast safe

Deputy Premier offers hope for early lockdown release for the Coast government approach to lifting restrictions in regional NSW.” Any loosening of restrictions would take into account case numbers, sewage surveillance and the situation in neighbouring LGAs. Barilaro said extra protection for the Central Coast would come from the introduction of permits which those leaving Greater Sydney for the Coast for essential reasons will have to obtain through Service NSW and display prominently on their windshields from August 21. “Anyone leaving Sydney for the Central Coast must have been tested seven days prior,” he said. Barilaro said vaccination

Out&About

Tara Chau has been busy during lockdown, penning her first novel Rise of the Xavia.

The skipper of a 38ft cruising yacht having engine trouble at sea headed towards The Entrance Channel last Friday for what he hoped to be safe shelter.

News

Woy Woy Courthouse will undergo a series of upgrades to better protect and support domestic violence victim-survivors and vulnerable witnesses who attend court to give evidence. See page 5

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Central Coast to split from Greater Sydney in Public Health Orders Deputy Premier John Barilaro gave some hope that the Central Coast might see COVID-19 restrictions eased in coming weeks, with the announcement that the region, along with Shellharbour, will now be classed as regional NSW (as opposed to Greater Sydney) for Public Health Orders.

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Bays ask for help with rates and roads

Out&About

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Courthouses will be upgraded to better protect and support domestic violence victimsurvivors and other vulnerable witnesses who attend court to give evidence. See page 8

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the NSW Government and is entirely controlled by Commissioner McCulloch.” Commissioner McCulloch and the Office of Local Government were asked for comment and had not responded at the time of going to press. Shadow Minister for Local Government, Greg Warren, said keeping the submissions private meant the Inquiry was “about as transparent as a brick wall”.

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COVID cases climb to 36 - Page 3 - Permits for Sydneysiders required under new Public Health Orders - Page 4

Will keeping submissions private serve the public interest? Those concerns followed a statement by the Inquiry Commissioner, Roslyn McCulloch, that, on balance, no submissions would be made public. “While I understand that submissions of a defamatory nature should not be published, submissions which address financial or policy decisions should be made on a case-bycase basis with appropriate redaction removing names,” Harris said in his letter. “The integrity of having a Public Inquiry is undermined if

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ChromeFest and the Central Coast Music Festival are two of the latest casualties of the current COVID-19 lockdown. See page 14

Zoe Braithwaite is sharing with others the benefits of Acroyoga at a time of COVID.

See page 8 Owners of Osteria il Coccia, Alexandria and Nico Coccia

Shadow Minister for the Central Coast, David Harris, has written to the Local Government Minister, Shelley Hancock, questioning the decision to keep all submissions made to the Public Inquiry into Central Coast Council confidential.

News

Let’s get physical

The aqua park, along with a massive outdoor concert venue, cafes, restaurants, a fancy new hotel, tourist park and an over55’s lifestyle residential village, will be on the grounds of the former 90ha Morisset Golf Club on Wyee Rd. Approval of the development by Lake Macquarie Council comes two years after the golf club was forced to close when the landowner reclaimed the property in August 2019, ending the club’s 50 years as a community hub in the area. The arrival of the new development, named Cedar Mill Lake Macquarie, is set to be a huge drawcard for the region pulling in tourists and visitors from near and far. Developers behind the project, Winarch Capital, said the precinct

The family and community precinct

Health

The Grant McBride Memory Walk and Jog will be held for the fourth year during Dementia Action Week from September 20 to 26. See page 27

Sport

Central Coast Mariners have signed French attacking player Bèni Nkololo on a deal that will see him call Central Coast home for two years. See page 31

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Hazard burns to reduce summer fire risk

National Parks and Wildlife officers conduct the controlled burn

The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has successfully completed a small, but critical hazard reduction burn in Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area (SCA). NPWS Central Coast Area Manager, Steve Atkins, said the 1.6ha controlled burn significantly reduced fuel loads

around the Chain Valley Bay community and Lakeside lifestyle community to protect residents from future bushfires. “It was a real team effort, with 12 NPWS staff working across the burn area, which spanned both Lake Macquarie State Conservation Area and neighbouring private property,” he said. “We were able to reduce the

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amount of dry fuel in the area, things like shrubs, bark, dry leaves and twigs, to a very low level, which will bode well for keeping these communities safe in future summer seasons. “We’d really like to thank the residents close to this burn for their understanding and support last week while we undertook this small, but important burn and subsequent

mop-up operations. “By their nature, hazard reduction burns produce smoke, but we planned the operation carefully based on the weather and wind forecast, and closely monitored conditions throughout the day to ensure there were minimal smoke impacts on the local community,” Atkins said. This burn is one of numerous

hazard reduction operations being undertaken by NPWS on the Central Coast ahead of this summer. Hazard reduction took place in mid-August at Lake Munmorah on a 2ha parcel of land off the Pacific Highway and along Colongra Bay Rd. Another burn across 543ha in Jilliby State Conservation Area, planned for three days in late

August, was postponed because of wet weather. Hazard reductions, an essential activity under the current Public Health Orders, are conducted in partnership with the Rural Fire Service in a COVID-19 safe manner to ensure the safety of fire crews and the community. Sue Murray

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Region at start of roadmap to freedom Although COVID lockdown was again extended for the Central Coast, the NSW Government announced last week that there would be a slight easing of restrictions from September 13, which is the first step in a roadmap for the region to return to some sort of normality. Those who have had both doses of a COVID-19 vaccine will be allowed to gather outdoors in groups of five, including children, within the Central Coast local government area, or within 5km of home outside the LGA. A return to face-to-face

teaching at schools will commence from October, HSC exams have been delayed until November and vaccinations for school staff will be mandatory. All other restrictions remain in place, while the number of positive COVID cases on the Coast is steadily climbing, with 61 cases as at Tuesday, August 31, and the location of positive cases seeping into areas in the southern suburbs that were previously clear. Some of the new cases have been linked to worksites or known contacts in Sydney and others have been household contacts. Parliamentary Secretary for Central Coast, Adam Crouch,

said there were no easy decisions in a pandemic. “While we would love the lockdown to end, Dr Kerry Chant has advised that the risk remains too high,” he said. “As we have seen in Sydney and other regional areas, two or three new cases per day can very quickly become 10 or 20. “The extension of the lockdown will give us a chance to identify any undetected cases in the Central Coast community. “I believe that more must be done to restrict the mobility of authorised workers between Sydney and Central Coast and I have raised this

important issue with the Deputy Premier. “I want to acknowledge the fantastic work being done by everyone in our community to follow the rules, get tested and most importantly get vaccinated,” Crouch said. So far, 35.9 per cent of Coasties aged over 15 are fully vaccinated and 66.2 per cent have had one dose of a vaccine. Exposure sites announced over the past week are: • Pacific Smiles Dental, Westfield Tuggerah, August 23, 4:20pm-4:40pm; • Wyong Golf Club Pro Shop, August 21, 12:35pm12:50pm; • BP Tuggerah, 100 Pacific

Highway, August 21, 12:15pm-12:30pm; • Dominos Lake Haven Centre, August 14, 5:25pm5:55pm; • Aldi, Lake Haven, August 14, 4:50pm-5:10pm; • Coles, Lake Haven Centre, August 14, 5pm-5:30pm; • Coles, Killarney Vale, cnr Wyong Rd and South St, August 21, 6:20pm6:50pm; • Centre Food Court, Bateau Bay Square, 12 Bay Village Rd, August 22, 9:35am9:55am; • The Bottle-O, Killarney Vale, 120 Wyong Rd, August 22 August, 11:35am11:55am;

• Train routes – August 14, Strathfield to Wyong, 2:01pm-3:36pm and Wyong to Strathfield, 7:49pm-9:25pm; • Bus routes – August 14, route 81 Wyong station to Lake Haven Centre, 3:37pm-4:04pm and route 82, Lake Haven Centre to Wyong station, 6:51pm7.25pm. Other exposure sites on the Coast are at Erina Fair, KFC West Gosford, 7-Eleven West Gosford, 7-Eleven Erina, Woolworths Erina Fair, North Gosford, Wyoming and for more details see the NSW Health website. Sue Murray

Community Environment Network JUST IN TIME FOR FATHER’S DAY Thank you to everyone who has supported our online wildplant nursery – we are delighted you have decided to use lockdown as a time to go wild in the garden. We are looking forward to seeing how your native gardens are growing as time goes by. We are also looking forward

to resuming our monthly wildplant sales but, once again, due to lockdown, we will not be able to have our usual face-to-face sale on the first Saturday of September – maybe October! Meanwhile, we can even personalise a card for your dad as part of our online nursery offering. So if you’re stuck for a gift

idea or love the thought of getting dad outside filling his garden with providence plants (ie native to the Central Coast) then go online now and order in time for COVID-safe pick up before Sunday. Visit the nursery section of the CEN website and start shopping! cen.org.au/projects/ nursery/buy-plants-online

GET INVOLVED IN CLIMATE FUTURE Climate Future is a new campaign designed to empower individuals and households to take grassroots action to make a positive impact on curtailing the climate crisis. Visit our facebook page @climatefuturecentralcoast to take part in our Countdown

to Glasgow. The UN’s next Climate Change conference (COP26) will be held in Glasgow from October 31 to 12 November this year. The UK will host the UN Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow. It is an occasion that will “bring parties together to accelerate

action towards the goals of the Paris Agreement and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. If you care about the global climate crisis, like the Climate Future facebook page to join the Countdown to Glasgow and find out how you can contribute to a positive climate future.

ARE YOU A FRIEND OF COSS? Traditionally in the southern areas of the Central Coast – the former Gosford City Council Local Government Area – September was the time when our Council celebrated our unique Coastal Open Space System (COSS). We believe COSS remains a precious natural asset for the whole of the Central Coast and we continue to encourage Central Coast Council and the State Government to celebrate the wonder of COSS by protecting the current COSS lands and expanding the scheme. We were, of course, hoping to celebrate COSS this September with events at some of the magnificent locations that make up the COSS but COVID restrictions prevent us from doing so. We are, however, busy planning COVID-safe ways to celebrate COSS this September so please keep a close eye on our website and facebook page to make sure you don’t miss your invitation. It is also free to join Friends of COSS via cen.org.au/projects/friends-of-coss so that when lockdown ends and we can once again gather together to enjoy COSS you will be the first to know about upcoming events.

From the Chair The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is the United Nations body for assessing the science related to climate change. In August 2021 the IPCC made a clear and undeniable statement: we have influenced the warming of our air, oceans and land to such a degree that there will be a rapid change to our global environment on a scale unparalleled in human history. With just 1.5°C of global warming, there will be increasing heat waves, longer warm seasons and shorter cold seasons. At 2°C of global warming, heat extremes would more often reach critical tolerance thresholds for agriculture and health. Coastal areas can also expect to see a continued sea level rise throughout the 21st century, contributing to more frequent and severe coastal flooding in low-lying areas and coastal erosion. Extreme sea level events that previously occurred once in 100 years could happen every year by the end of this century. To address the climate crisis members the Community Environment Network are preparing a Council Plan and a Community Plan. The Council Plan has been prepared to provide the Community with a clear pathway towards a zero carbon economy. The Community Plan sets out a number of actions that we as residents on the Central Coast can implement. By implementing just one of the actions you can make a positive contribution towards reducing the immediate and long term impacts of climate change. Both these plans will be released shortly. Gary Chestnut

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Toukley desalination plant planned for 2039 The community has 28 days to comment on a draft Central Coast Water Security Plan which will determine the region’s water supply through to 2051. Highlights of the draft plan include a purified recycled water scheme at Wyong South, a major desalination plant at Toukley and upgrades to three main bore fields at Ourimbah, Mangrove Creek and Woy Woy. The plan also entails the delay of major new infrastructure development for over a decade. Council’s Director of Water and Sewer, Jamie Loader, said the last plan was written in 2007 and numerous things had changed since then. “We now have an improved understanding of rainfall and stream flow trends, there have been advances in technology and changes in our regulatory environment as well as updated population and water demand forecasts,” he said. “All of this means that it is now time to update this plan. “The vision is to provide a resilient and sustainable water future that promotes regional health, prosperity and is supported by the community.

“We took an all options on the table approach to ensure the most effective solutions could be identified. “Short, medium and longterm actions will ensure we can secure our water supply and manage any risks associated with future droughts. “It also an opportunity to update Council’s current drought management plan, so we know when we need to trigger what we call our emergency enduring supply pathway, which just means that during an intense and prolonged drought we can still supply a suitable ongoing source of water.” Loader said the draft plan had been a work in progress since 2018 when Council partnered with Hunter Water Corporation to assess potential water options that might benefit both parties. He said development of the plan included extensive technical assessment involving engineers, economists, academics and ecologists as well as a year of meaningful conversations by various methods with the community, including Aboriginal communities.

Mangrove Creek Dam

Council collaborated with the regulator, Department of Planning, Industry and Environment, and Hunter Water. “We undertook risk and uncertainty assessments, which considered delivery and operation of each of the options, and within the overall supply and demand balance,” Loader said. He said the consultation showed one thing clearly. “The community values the reliability of climateindependent supplies – they want a water supply that doesn’t just rely on rain, and they want a water supply that is sensitive to the environment and cost effective,” Loader said. “The community also showed support for the earlier levels of water restrictions and a desire

for the strengthening of water wise rules. There are three main pillars to the plan – the first to conserve and use water efficiently. “Secondly, we will make the most of what we’ve got and maximise the potential of our existing water supplies, so we are able to delay constructing new supplies of water until further down the track,” Loader said. “This involves a number of administrative and regulatory actions as well as upgrades and refurbishment of underutilised infrastructure. “The first two pillars will buy us time and defer large expenditure but cannot sustain the Coast’s water needs forever. “The final pillar is all about addressing the uncertainty of

the future. “While we have run simulations and developed models to create our demand forecasts, the truth of the matter is simple – we don’t have a crystal ball to tell us exactly what is going to happen – we could experience a long and severe drought in the next 10 years and no one can predict this,” he said. “Because of this, we will develop new supplies of water, such as desalination and purified recycled water that don’t rely on rainfall, for an adaptive future. “While these items won’t be delivered until they are needed, we need to plan for them now so we can respond appropriately in the future.” The plan allows the Central Coast to be adaptive to future uncertainties in population and climate. “We intend to develop our future options through the planning phase now so that we are ready to deliver those in a timely manner whenever they are needed in future. “We aim to provide flexibility in their scale and timing wo we can respond effectively to future risks and opportunities. “Higher than expected

demand or the impacts of climate change won’t change what we need to do, only when we need to do it and that plan has been developed to be efficient to get the most our of what we already have before investing in new supplies. “We aim to have investigated and commissioned upgrades to our three main bore fields at Ourimbah, Mangrove Creek and Woy Woy by 2035. “We aim to have upgraded and increased utilisation of our existing recycled water schemes by 2038. “We are planning for the delivery of a purified recycled water scheme at Wyong South waste water treatment plant by 2039.” Construction of a desalination plant in Toukley waste water treatment plant is another long term measure. The draft plan is open for public comment until September 28, online at yourvoiceourcoast.com and a further report will go to a Council meeting before the plan is submitted to the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment for approval. Jackie Pearson

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The Central Coast is steadily growing in size. We expect that by 2050 our population will have grown by around 35%. As the Coast grows, so does the demand for water, however our current water supply system only provides us with a limited supply of water – and it isn’t enough for our growing population. Further information has been gathered and we’ve gained a better understanding since last developing the WaterPlan 2050. We have leveraged off this plan to create the Central Coast Water Security Plan that is resilient to population growth and the impacts of future droughts. I thank the Coast community for sharing their water values and preferences for this plan and your ongoing efforts to conserve water. The more we conserve, the longer we can hold off investing into new ways to supply the Coast with water. However, conserving water isn’t going to provide us with water forever and investing in new supplies of water is inevitable. Our conversations with the community, investigations, modelling and analysis all lead to developing a plan that is agile, efficient and collaborative in its approach to water conservation. We look forward to receiving your final input, comments and ideas for this plan. Rik Hart - Administrator, Central Coast Council

New playspaces on the Coast

We operate and maintain over 260 playspaces across the Coast and have recently completed construction projects for residents and families. •

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Susan Fahey Park, Copacabana – Upgraded new district-level playspace, jointly funded by Council with grant funding from the NSW Government’s Everyone Can Play Program.

John Pete Howard Reserve, San Remo – Upgraded new district-level playspace, funded by Development Contributions.

Australia Ave Local Playspace, Umina Beach – New nature themed local playspace, funded by Development Contributions. Vernon Park, Umina Beach – New local playspace, funded by Development Contributions.

Halekulani Oval Playspace, Budgewoi – New local playspace, funded by the NSW Government’s My Community Project 2019.

Anderson Park Playspace, Woy Woy – New local playspace, funded by Development Contributions.

South Eastern Park, Gwandalan – New nature themed local playspace, funded by Development Contributions. Improvement works have made each of the new areas safe, inclusive and accessible for the whole community. For more information search ‘playspace’ at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au

Is your voice being heard?

Did you know that you can Have Your Say on Council projects anytime using our online consultation hub?

There are five projects open now for your feedback: • Ross Park, Avoca district playspace design (until 30 August) • Draft Responsible Dog Ownership Policy (until 8 September) • Wamberal Beach Terminal Protection and Sand Nourishment - Investigation and Concept Design (until 10 September) • Draft Central Coast Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2021-2025 (until 13 September) • Tuggerah Lakes foreshore restoration works (until 2022) Our community’s voice contributes to our decisionmaking, helping us understand community needs and aspirations, identify challenges and opportunities, and assist with improved outcomes.

Every survey response or feedback submission we receive is individually reviewed and forms part of the report back to Council alongside a recommended direction for the project, plan or initiative. We also seek to ensure that a balanced view from our community is presented. Have Your Say 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at yourvoiceourcoast.com

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Maps track water works in real time Central Coast Council now has a map on its website which shows residents in real time what water outages are impacting suburbs. Administrator, Rik Hart, said residents could see what planned works, maintenance

How the new water outages map looks on Council’s website

and emergency works were taking place and estimated completion times and severity of impact. “The community can see at a glance what water issues are affecting their area and all the details about it, just by clicking on the map,” he said.

“This is a great example of our teams always looking for new ways to service and inform the Coast community,” Hart said. To view the map go online to centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/ water-outages Merilyn Vale

Water and sewer price changes coming by May The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has encouraged Central Coast residents to “stay engaged” with it about the water, sewerage and stormwater prices that Council will be allowed to charge from 2022. About 30 people were on a Zoom webinar on August 24 explaining to the public how the process will unfold that will eventually lead to a price determination on the Coast’s water prices to be charged from July 1, 2022.

The hour-long webinar included 10 IPART staff listening to 20 Coast residents who asked questions on behalf of their communities – and this reporter also listened in. One participant, Mark from Davistown, talked about the poor water quality and smell, as well as sewage and drainage issues in the area. Webinar host, Scott Chapman, said that it was Mark’s type of feedback that was so important to the IPART process. “Please stay engaged with the process,” he said, adding that IPART wanted to hear

about these nuances in the system and it was the sort of detail that might not necessarily be in the Council’s submission. Chapman said that IPART would determine prices based on the efficient costs of running the business - with the emphasis on efficiency as opposed to actual costs. This was known as the “notional revenue requirement”. Council would be assessed on what costs it should be spending to deliver services, not on what it does spend. Other speakers talked about

water quality at Terrigal, and around the Tuggerah Lakes and ageing sewer structures and the potential for Council to be under spending on future capital programs. Jara Millward from LEAD Disability asked if IPART looked at the socio-economic disadvantages of the area and people’s ability to pay. Chapman said IPART was required to look at the area’s ability to pay as one of the criteria. The webinar is available for viewing - check the IPART website.

The Coast has two opportunities to give feedback to IPART before a decision is made next May and new prices would take effect from July 1, 2022. The first public hearings will take place this October and November. Meanwhile, the Council financial results for July of this year were tabled at the Council meeting later in the day on August 24. CEO David Farmer talked about the losses in the water and sewer side of the operation and said it related back to the

2019 IPART water determination that saw a $39M loss in income for Council due to a decrease in the amount Council could charge in water rates. He said Council would need higher prices going forward. At the same meeting, the Administrator, Rik Hart, agreed to put a new draft water security plan out on public exhibition for one month - see those details on Council’s website yourvoiceourcoast. com Merilyn Vale

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Childcare centres receive pandemic support Central Coast Council will take advantage of a new package to financially support its eight childcare centres across the region. Administrator Rik Hart said the financial support through COVID-19 would assist Council to keep providing highly-valued and essential childhood education and care for local families. “Council will continue to waive the gap fees for families who choose to keep their children at home during this stay-at-home order period, and these subsidies will help maintain staff levels and the operation of the centres to

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enable the same level of service once the restrictions are lifted,” Hart said. Council operates eight childcare centres including Kanwal Little Coast Kids, Northlakes Little Coast Kids, Toukley Little Coast Kids, Wyong Little Coast Kids, Kariong Childcare Centre, Niagara Park Children’s Centre, Terrigal Children’s Centre and Umina Child Care Centre. NSW Minister for Local Government, Shelley Hancock, said financial support would be contingent on childcare services expecting attendance below 50 per cent, for waiving gap fees for all families whose

children are not attending, maintaining staffing levels, agreeing to a fee freeze for the duration of support, and not accessing other Commonwealth Government funded supports. “This financial support recognises the importance of councils to local communities in NSW. “We will continue to work with our 128 local councils to ensure they have the support they need to continue to deliver the essential services communities need,” Hancock said. Harry Mulholland

Share your knowledge of local floods NSW State Emergency Service (SES) is calling on those who live, work and visit the Central Coast and Hunter areas to share their awareness and knowledge of local flood risks through a new online survey. The survey will help NSW SES

better understand what community members know about their local flood risks and help inform future campaigns. The survey results can be used to tailor services to better meet the needs of certain populations, map communities or regions according to their level of susceptibility, and

develop and deliver strategies to improve resilience. Northern Zone Commander, Chief Superintendent Steve Patterson, said residents, business owners and visitors to the Central Coast and Hunter areas are all encouraged to participate in the survey. “Responses to this survey

will make a big difference in helping us understand what they know about their flood risks and how they prepare,” Supt Patterson said. “We want to hear from anyone that lives, works or visits the local government areas of Lake Macquarie,Maitland,Singleton, Port Stephens, Newcastle and

the Central Coast.” NSW SES encourages everyone to participate in the survey but does require anyone under the age of 18 to have their parent or guardian’s permission before doing so. Everyone participating in the survey may be asked to complete a second survey after

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Is this just smoke and mirrors? On 20 October 2020, Council staff advised Councillors that if payroll was processed the following day without approval from the Minister to use the funds in the bank, then this was unlawful. It became clear that staff had been using restricted funds (money set aside for another purpose) for some time without authorisation. This had been without Councillors’ knowledge or approval. Councillors were advised of Council’s financial situation on 6 October 2020. During the following fortnight Council wrote to the Minister for Local Government seeking approval to use money that was held in the bank for the immediate crisis. At that point, Council had over $300 million in the bank. It is understood that the NSW Government did not respond. On 14 October, the Mayor wrote to the Minister seeking clarification about the Financial Expert that had been offered to assist Council. It is understood that the NSW Government did not respond. On 20 October, it was clear that the only way to get a response from the Minister was to advise that the payroll for over 2,000 staff was at risk. Council’s payroll was in the order of $5 million each week. The Minister then provided $6.2 million that was an advance on an annual grant provided by the Federal Government. The Problem: Council staff are paid from the “General Fund” using “unrestricted funds”. This is money that is not allocated for a specific purpose, or restricted. If you don’t have any

unrestricted funds, then you need approval from the Minister or the Councillors to use other money. Since October 2020, the Investment Reports tabled at Council meetings by the Administrators have not been clear about the current status of the unrestricted money held in the General fund. In November 2020, then April, May and June 2021, it clearly shows that Council does not have any unrestricted money in the General Fund. However, for December 2020 and January, February and March 2021, the Investments Reports are less clear although it would appear that during that period Council did not have any unrestricted money.

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Over the last fortnight, we have begun the task of gathering signatures for the petition to demerge Central Coast Council. It will be a long process - needing over 20,000 signatures - however, that goal is only achieved with each petition signed and received. We have been inspired by those people that have started sending their signed petitions - willing to place their faith in this cause for our local democracy and our local area. At a time when it feels like the world has gone mad - those people that care about the future of the Central Coast, our local area and local community - restore our faith. Thank you!

Questions that need to be answered: • How as the Administrator paid staff for the last 6 months with no unrestricted money available in the General Fund? • Has the Minister for Local Government given approval to the Administrator(s) to use restricted funds - but would not do the same for Councillors last year? • Has the NSW Government turned a blind eye to this problem during the last 6 months? On 24 August 2021, the Administrator has now given himself approval to use Internal Restricted money, to the tune of $81million. This means that the Administrator could be raiding the money that has been set aside for community projects and community priorities.

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Council debt never topped $565M Central Coast Council reached the end of July this year $110M better off than expected. The Chronicle calculates the total Council debt is about $455M as of July 31, 2021. This is better by $110M than the figure of $565M Interim Administrator, Dick Persson, forecasted in his 30-day report issued on December 2, 2020. That forecast included an expected budget deficit at the end of the 2020-2021 financial year of $115M. The figures released this week show the actual figure came in at $60M and Council has made other savings as it spent this year cutting staff, cutting costs and securing a rate rise. A summary of the draft financial statement for past financial year was presented at the Council meeting on August 24. However, it was only a summary. The figures showed that Council spent less than a budgeted $45M on redundancies. That figure came in at $30M. It is believed Council

budgeted for older staff to take many of the redundancies on offer but on average younger people did and so it didn’t cost as much. There were two other reasons the numbers improved beyond the forecast. Council had a better trading result than anticipated, meaning its costs were less than expected, saving $42.8M. Also, since the crisis in October 2020 it has begun receiving and using grants from the State and Federal governments on renewal projects rather than money from its capital funds on new infrastructure projects. Also tabled at the August 27 meeting were the new monthly financial reports. They showed that “through external funding and rationalisation of internal restricted fund balances, the unrestricted fund balance has improved from ($206.5M) at 31 July ‘20 to ($27M) at 31 July ‘21”. The cash balance at July 31 was $465M, a reduction of $19.4M from June 30 due to a combination of year-end supplier payments and the

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cyclical reduction in rates and charges receipts. External borrowings were currently $346.9M. However Council still has a $81M deficit in its restricted funds which it has to pay back. The deficit of $81M at July 31, 2021 is expected to fluctuate throughout the financial year, as rates

revenue and property sale settlements occur. In the meantime, this deficit is to be funded through the General Fund’s internally restricted reserves, which amount to $91M at July 31, 2021. The Administrator noted the draft financial statements and agreed to allow Council to allocate “sufficient

internally restricted funds” to meet its July 2021 unrestricted funds deficit of $81M. The Interim Administrator Persson’s $565M forecast in December 2020 was made up of bank loans totalling $365M including $100M in debt it hadn’t at that stage secured and $200M of restricted funds debt which needed to be replaced. Of that $365M bank loan, $110M has since been used to pay down the $200M debt of restricted funds. Another $20M has been written off. Asset sales are on track to bring in close to $60M to reduce the restricted funds debt further. A future loan will be sought if there is still money owing once the asset sales are completed. Council has taken about $70M a year out of the Council, using a combination of staff cuts, reductions in material and services and a rate increase of 15 per cent. However, the monthly report for July showed the water and sewer side of Council lost $3.4M for the month. Council is preparing to

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submit a price increase to IPART in September for increases in water rates to take effect from July 2022. Last year’s 30-day report which first mentioned the forecasted $565M debt was the first of three official reports Administrator Persson sent to the Minister for Local Government into the Council’s financial situation. His last report in April still mentioned the $565M debt. Parliamentary Secretary for Central Coast, Adam Crouch, referred to it in State Parliament in May this year as the amount the Council had racked up when he debated the need for a Public Inquiry. “The public inquiry will expose who was responsible for Council’s $565M debt and will help to ensure this appalling financial situation is never repeated,” he said. However, Council’s new Chief Financial Officer, Natalia Cowley, said at Council’s meeting on February 23 that the debt as at February was $458M. Now, in August, it appears to be at least fractionally lower again. Merilyn Vale

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What is it good for? In the mid 1960s I won the lottery.

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It’s the only time I won a lottery and it is one that I would have preferred not to win – conscription to the Vietnam war – and in the first draw my birthday came out. I didn’t particularly want to go to Vietnam but I believed in “all the way with LBJ”. I also thought that if I didn’t get killed I would return with returned servicemen benefits. As fate would have it, I failed the medical due to flat feet. Gradually I became disillusioned with our involvement in this war in spite of the spin of “the domino theory” and the “yellow peril”. This disillusion came strongly to me when one day I saw a group of men offering condolences to a man whose son, a conscript and 20 years old, had been killed. I thought all the condolences in the world would not take the place of this man’s son. My disillusion was complete after two incidents. First was the fall of Saigon and the second was the way the Vietnam veterans were treated on their return to Australia.

The politicians were the ones who should have been vilified not the troops who were sent by these politicians. Then the horror of September 11, 2001 occurred. So, John Howard and his crew decided Australia would go to war and I was among thousands of Australians who protested because I recalled the troops going to Vietnam and the tragic result that was. I predicted that the same would occur by going to Afghanistan and in light of the past few weeks, little did I know how right I would be. Once again the politicians make excuses. Former Prime Minister John Howard and the current one have come out to say we should have been there. Well the Australian troops who were killed in this senseless war, like those who died in Vietnam, were just pawns of the politicians and died in vain. I haven’t even mentioned the many, many, many who were physically and/or emotional injured in these useless wars. COVID-19 continues to show

how inadequate politicians, on all sides, are in it for their own agenda. On the other side of the coin, I would like to put in a good word for my local Federal Member, Pat Conroy, the Member for Shortland. On two occasions I have met him to see what he could do about the constant gambling ads on TV. He said that he couldn’t do much but did write to SBS (a government television station) about its ads. He sent me its reply to his inquiry:the spin and justification the station put into its reply disgusted me. If any politician comes on the TV now and speaks more than one minute, I turn off. I also do not want to hear the inane questions that the reporters ask these politicians. They seem to be questions that allow the politicians to repeat what has already been said. Please, please, please keep Australian servicemen and women out of useless and unwinnable wars. Email, Aug 24 Gary Balzola, Halekulani

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Framework needed to stop developer favours Mr Hart’s concern about the draft Bill on developer contributions (“Hart backs backlash over daft developer funding Bill”, Chronicle p24 Aug 25) seems to be very narrowly focussed on his determination to get the three-year IPART rate increase made permanent. Mr Hart isn’t going to be with us in three years’ time (we hope), so why is he so obsessed with raising our rates long after he is gone and when we shall (again, we hope) have a properly elected Council to take whatever permanent measures are required. His job is to put the council back on an operating basis as quickly as possible and to bow out, leaving a working administration on which an incoming Council can rely, something our Administrator Mark 1 patently failed to do. His comment that Council shouldn’t be responsible for maintenance of facilities provided with state grants is absurd. Repairs and maintenance

FORUM See Page 2 for address and contribution conditions. Opinions expressed are those of the writer and not necessarily of the newspaper have always been the responsibility of ratepayers, and this should be built into any evaluation of possible projects. If someone gives you a telephone, he isn’t supposed to be responsible for your telephone bills ever after: if you can’t afford the bills, don’t take the telephone. Of course, developer contributions are a bit more complicated, and there should be clear guidelines on those. However, as far as the draft legislation itself is concerned, it isn’t at all unusual for a Bill to rely on the later introduction of regulations and ordinances for implementation, although there should be some

indication, at the formulation stage, of the direction these measures are headed in. In this respect, the Local Government Association is quite right to be concerned about a lack of transparency in the draft. The whole question of developer contributions has been a vexed one for decades, and the state government’s arbitrary tinkering with the provisions hasn’t helped to make clear the principles that ought to apply. However, Council’s application of the provisions has been even more arbitrary, so a statewide framework is definitely desirable. Without that, there will always be the suspicion that some developers are receiving favoured treatment or that developers are being favoured at the expense of the community at large. Perhaps, that is where Mr Hart should be concentrating his attention. Email, Aug 28 Bruce Hyland, Woy Woy

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Coal killing more than COVID In recent times several Central Coast citizens have raised issues surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact. It is a distressing situation, however, I can’t help feeling equally distressed by the stance of our local, state and federal governments in the face of equally pressing health concerns here and nationally. To date, since this pandemic has taken hold, slightly more than 1,000 Australians have

FORUM prematurely died, tragically, because of COVID-19. In a little over half of the same period, more than 5,600 Australians have died prematurely as a result of inhaling toxic airborne particulate matter released from the burning of fossil fuels, mainly for power generation. This amounts to 10 times the death rate from COVID-19 nationally.

The rate is higher on the Central Coast - where we live in closer proximity to fossil fuel fired power generation than most Australians. This situation might somehow be tolerable if there were no alternatives, however, alternatives to fossil fuels have been available for decades. The captains of fossil fuel industries have been trying to discredit these for as many decades, and in this they have been, and still are, abetted by many of our political leaders.

This in itself is intolerable, surely! The symptoms of SARS-type infections, let alone other serious respiratory diseases, are being exacerbated by the burning of fossil fuels, now and into the future. That this is so studiously ignored by various misters within their daily rituals of hand-wringing and reporting during this pandemic is reprehensible. We’re human. Our leaders know how to exploit fear of a

short-term threat in a bid to diminish their responsibility for a long-term, more pernicious threat. Too cynical? Consider this: state and federal ministers are urging us to soon be ready to live with COVID-19. We’ll do that too! Regardless of high percentages of vaccination uptake, this will lead to the same upwards spiral of infections as seen in the UK and elsewhere. It is still unknown whether we

will be protected in the longer term, or whether the virus will mutate in yet more unpredictable ways, but for our political leaders it’s worth the risk of playing dice with our future wellbeing. It’s never too long before there’s another election, and we voters have short memories. In the end, it’s never about moral or ethical choices, it’s the economy, stupid!

I would assume that the government would proactively advise those people who may have been affected by the exposure by sending a text message. I’m wishing to advise you of this as I feel that publicly as a

community we should be aware of any “holes” in the system, particularly in this very serious pandemic.

Email, Aug 29 Ian Thistlethwayte, Wyong

Holes in the system I’m writing with some concern regarding the current procedure in regard to notifying persons of interest that may have been exposed to COVID in a location site.

FORUM I have been advised by a local community Facebook post in Killarney Vale that Coles Killarney Vale was a location exposed to a person with COVID

on Saturday, August 21 between 6:20pm to 6:50pm. I attended this location within the specified times. Although I checked in successfully and was able to view said information via the NSW app I did not receive any

Footage needed of single-vehicle crash Police are calling for witnesses or dashcam footage of a single vehicle crash at Ourimbah last Friday in which a 72-yearold man was critically injured. At about 4:30pm on August 27, emergency services were called to Dog Trap Rd, Ourimbah, following reports a car had left the road and crashed into a tree. A nearby resident and passing motorists stopped to assist the driver before emergency services arrived. The elderly man from Ourimbah

was trapped in the vehicle for almost an hour before being released by rescue crews. He was treated at the scene by Ambulance paramedics before being flown to Royal North Shore Hospital for further treatment for critical injuries. Two small dogs were found in the vehicle and taken to a local veterinary hospital for assessment. Officers from Tuggerah Lakes and Brisbane Water Police Districts, and Central Coast Traffic

and Highway Patrol attended and were assisted by NSW Ambulance, Fire & Rescue NSW and Central Coast Volunteer Rescue Squad. A crime scene was established and an investigation launched into the circumstances surrounding the crash. As inquiries continue, police are calling for witnesses or people with dashcam footage to come forward.

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on Bay Village Rd after a threat was made about 1:15pm on August 26. Officers searched the scene and declared the area safe by 3pm after finding no threat to the

Email, Aug 26 Leanne Diggle, Berkeley Vale

Lucky escape at Cedar Brush Creek

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Bay Square evacuated after bomb threat Shoppers and staff at Bateau Bay Square were evacuated last Thursday because of a bomb scare.

notification from the government to get tested and self-isolate until I received a negative result. This concerns me greatly as had I not been advised via social media, I would not have known.

public. A man was arrested at the scene and taken to Wyong Police Station for further inquiries. Sue Murray

A driver was lucky to escape after their car flipped over a bridge into a creek along Murray’s Run Rd at Cedar Brush Creek. Central Coast Rescue Squad and other emergency services were called to the location

following reports of a person trapped in the vehicle just after 9:30am on Thursday, August 27. The driver had managed to get out of the vehicle by the time the rescue squad arrived and was assessed by NSW

Ambulance paramedics before being transported to hospital in a stable condition. The vehicle was retrieved from the creek later that day. Source: Website, Central Coast Rescue Squad

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Sleepout raises thousands more than expected

The 12 Central Coast teams who participated in the Vinnies Community Sleepout last Friday have already collected $24,604 to raise awareness of homelessness and to support those people sleeping rough. St Vincent de Paul’s Regional President, Annette Johnstone, said that although the event had already been held on August 27, people could still donate. “Our original fundraising target was $20,000 but we’ve exceeded that and raised the goal to $30,000. “We had planned for the sleepout to be a live event and it was meant to be held at Lisarow Public School. “We were going to watch videos and have guest speakers such as Vinnies NSW CEO, Jack de Groot, and The Entrance MP, David Mehan, come along but we changed to a Zoom event due to lockdown. “I think we did really well, between the Central Coast and Sydney, we’ve already raised $89,000 which has nearly reached our state goal of $100,000. “It was a really interesting night and we had some really

interesting guest speakers. “We had around 58 people in the Zoom event and we learnt about homelessness on the Coast and in Sydney and the factors that contribute to it such as the rental crisis and the impacts of COVID. “I slept on my back deck this year and it was very cold, I ended up going to my real bed at around 6am as I couldn’t really sleep. “Last year I slept in my car in the driveway and that was the scariest night of my life. “I could hear every little noise being made. “Last year we also held the event virtually, but it wasn’t very interactive, it was mainly watching videos together, whereas this year we made it more interactive with our guest speakers and everyone participating could ask questions,” Johnstone said. The Entrance MP, David Mehan, who is also a local spokesperson for Vinnies NSW took part in the sleepout, sleeping in his backyard with his dog Gruff. “Homelessness is a major issue across NSW, and I am looking forward to helping raise awareness and much needed funds for this worthy cause,” Mehan said.

The money raised from the event will be donated to St Vincent de Paul Support Centres across the state including those located at Wyong, Gosford and Woy Woy. The money will go towards providing vital access to food, crisis accommodation, case management, financial assistance as well as providing homeless people with blankets and OPAL cards to help them get to temporary accommodation. In 2019, the Government Department of Communities and Justice Engagement Week Program identified that of those sleeping rough on the Coast, 57 per cent in Woy Woy and 71 per cent in Gosford identified with a high vulnerability score and needed ongoing assistance with housing and support services. The data also found that the eldest respondent sleeping rough was 70 years old, and the youngest was 24, and the average age of homeless people on the Coast was 49 years old. The average duration of time spent sleeping rough was about five years, according to the data. Harry Mulholland

The Entrance MP, David Mehan, and Gruff

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Collecting the Coast’s beloved surf history

Chris Taylor of Canton Beach has started an online forum on Facebook for the community to share their memorabilia, photos and stories about surf culture on the Central Coast in the hopes of creating a dedicated surf museum.

Len Fisher surfing at Blue Bay in 1965

Nirvana Surfboards at Kincumber in the 1980s

Anthony Parry surfing at Terrigal in 1950

Taylor said the idea came to him in lockdown which prompted him to look into the Coast’s history with surfing, talking to friends and family about their experiences, and connecting with other surfing afficionados with stories and memorabilia. “I started talking to surfboard shapers and surfboard shop

owners about the history of surfing here on the coast and they shared photos and memorabilia. “I started the Surf Museum forum at the start of this year on Facebook and Instagram for people to share their memories and photos. “I’ve received quite a lot of

things, it’s an open forum for the community where anyone can make posts and share their stories, people are also tagging my account on Instagram where I can reupload their photos. “One day I want to take all of this content into a physical space, whether it be my shed or in a rented space, that’s the

goal,” Taylor said. Since creating the Facebook group in February, it has accrued 1,500 members sharing photos of surfers, old surf boards, old news articles and old pictures of Central Coast beaches. People looking to contribute content can find the group

called Central Coast Surf Museum, or tag @centralcoastsurfmuseum in their photos on Instagram. Alternatively, content can be emailed to Taylor at aussiesurfer@live.com, or via mobile on 0424 552 699. Harry Mulholland

Vouchers can be used until June 2022 The NSW Government’s Dine & Discover NSW initiative has been extended by 10 months, with the vouchers now due to expire on June 30, 2022. Parliamentary Secretary for Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said the extension gave residents more time to redeem their hundreds of thousands of

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Do you forget why you walked into a room? Do you forget names? Do you forget where you put your glasses? Yes! Yes! Yes! Does it freak you out? It does me. I am concerned that forgetting these little things means I am losing my memory. I get worried that this is happening because I am getting old(er)? [Shut up Ross!]. Does it mean I am destined to get dementia? Do I need to start taking ginkgo biloba? It turns out that it is partly due

unspent vouchers. “A total of 314,358 vouchers have been redeemed by Central Coast residents since the vouchers first became available in February and, so far, these vouchers have injected almost $8M into local businesses,” he said. “Central Coast residents still possess a total of 539,426

unredeemed vouchers and it’s fantastic that everyone now has extra time to spend them on a range of hospitality and tourism activities when the COVID-19 lockdown ends.” Earlier this year, every adult in NSW was offered two $25 Dine vouchers to use at restaurants, cafes, bars, pubs and clubs and two $25 Discover NSW

vouchers to be used at cultural institutions, live music and arts venues. More than two thirds of adults in the state signed up for Dine & Discover NSW, including 213,446 on the Central Coast. Crouch said the vouchers would help local businesses bounce back more quickly when the COVID-19 lockdown

ends. “Dine & Discover NSW is targeted stimulus because it encourages people to increase their spending and so far we’ve observed that customers spend an average of $41 for every $25 voucher used. “Whether it’s a café, restaurant, cinema or gallery, every industry continues to be

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to age but there are so many other factors at play with memory. “If we want to remember something, above all ease, we need to notice what is going on. Noticing requires two things: perception (seeing, hearing, feeling) and attention.” How often do we not pay attention? How many times have you driven to a destination and not remembered anything about the trip? Don’t recall stopping at any traffic lights. Meeting a person and forgetting their name seconds afterwards. It is because we are not paying proper attention. We recall significant events in our life because our brains capture details we find “interesting, meaningful, new, surprising, emotional, and consequential.”

We won’t remember all the trips to work, unless something unusual happens. We won’t remember all our meals, unless it was a special occasion and different than the usual beans on toast, “the truth is, much of our lives are habitual, routine, and inconsequential.” Isn’t that a sad thought? Wait, what was I talking about?

Oh, yeah, right, it turns out our memories are not reliable (which is pretty scary for witness testimony that could put someone away for years). Studies have shown how episodic memories erode over time and even change completely, “your memory for what happened might be right, completely wrong, or somewhere in between.” So, best not to argue with

your spouse as you are probably both wrong. On the flip side there are those of us (although very few) that remember everything. Every event in their lives. Genova lists a few people that have this ability and, although it may seem like a blessing, there are many things we want to forget. Hurtful times. Traumatic events. Thoughts and images that pop into our heads at unexpected times that makes us miserable to relive them. “It is through the erosion of memory that time heals all wounds.” The author takes a very complicated subject, the brain, writes about it in a language that yours truly can even understand. There are things that people can do to improve their memory and it isn’t taking gingko bilboa

hit hard by the COVID-19 lockdown and these vouchers will encourage more customers to come through the doors of local businesses as soon as they’re allowed to reopen,” Crouch said. Source: Media release, Aug 30 Parliamentary Secretary Central Coast, Adam Crouch

or doing crossword puzzles. Things like reducing stress, getting enough sleep, being healthier overall. Age is a factor in getting Alzehimer’s disease, but the author has a chapter dedicated to things we can do to give our brains a fighting chance. Lisa Genova is a neuroscientist and also wrote the book Still Alice, a story about a Harvard professor that gets early onset Alzheimer’s disease. Yes, there was a movie but read the book instead, it was great. There was something else really interesting about it … sorry, I forget. Kim Reardon The Reluctant Critic Message from the Publisher: It’s good to hope Kim, but perhaps it is just age. Wait, what did you say again?

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Carmen’s Awakening is a capital finalist Carmen Jackson of Tumbi Umbi has been selected as a finalist in the inaugural National Capital Art Prize with her oil painting titled The Awakening. She is one of 121 finalists narrowed down from over 1,000 submissions from across the country. Jackson said that the twopanel oil painting only took her a few weeks to paint and was inspired by the beginning of time. “I created The Awakening based on Uluru, and the Amadeus basin and it’s about the beginning of time and ancient Australia,” she said. “It has an Aboriginal influence, reflected through the middens depicted. “The Awakening is also a prelude to natural immunity and how [I think] it is better than the vaccine,” Jackson said. The painting, which is entered in the Open category, is currently on display in Canberra at Federation Square where it

The Awakening by Carmen Jackson

and the other finalist pieces will be judged by a panel to decide the four category winners which will be announced in October.

Following the announcement of the winners, their words will be displayed in a public exhibition in Canberra. “I saw the entry form for the

National Capital Art Prize online through Gallery 247 and I decided to enter the painting about two weeks ago. “Cathy at Central Coast

Picture Framing did the floating timber framing for the painting, and it looks fantastic. “I’m really excited to go down and see it, but I don’t know

when that will be. “I’m a little bit disappointed I can’t get down there to see it, but lockdown is making that a bit difficult. “I hope that when people see my painting they see an appreciation of Australia. “I love Australia and all of my paintings have Australia in them,” Jackson said. The Coast can support Jackson by voting for her painting in the People’s Choice Award up until September 30. The winner of the People’s Choice Award will receive a cash prize of $2,500. The National Capital Art Prize is making Australian art history as the only art competition to allow entrants to paint any vision, such as a portrait, landscape, abstract or any subject. Every state and territory has a finalist in the four main categories which include Open, First Nations Prize, Landscape and Student. Harry Mulholland

State gives grassroots groups needed support Fifteen social sector organisations on the Central Coast will share in a $540,000 funding boost from the NSW Government’s Social Sector Transformation Fund. The Fund supports organisations working in the social and health services sector,including homelessness, housing, disability, youth, health and child and family services. Parliamentary Secretary for Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said the funds were targeted at small to medium-sized organisations which required extra support to modernise

their operations and improve their service delivery. Grants of $50,000 will go to Coast Connect at Wyong, Ngaimpe Aboriginal Corporation at Tuggerah and Wyong Neighbourhood Centre. Cultural Choice Association at Tuggerah and Wyong/Gosford Community Legal Services at Wyong will each receive $20,000. Other recipients are Central Coast ARAFMI, Central Coast Community Women’s Health Centre, Coastwide Child and Family Services, Gosford City Community and Information Service, Gosford Regional Community Services, Green Point-Terrigal Community

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Services, Hope and Wish Foundation, Kincumber and

District Neighbourhood Centre, Regional Youth Support

Services and Volunteering Central Coast. “There are many social services like youth organisations, legal support and health care providers that partner with all levels of government in caring for the most vulnerable people in our Central Coast community,” Crouch said. “Everyone has had to adapt and change during the COVID-19 pandemic and social sector organisations are no different. “This funding will help them to improve business processes, upgrade technology and investigate new ways to reach their target communities.”

Minister for Families, Communities and Disability Services, Alister Henskens, said the funding would strengthen the sector. “Our community services organisations are the backbone of our nation and when they are strong, we are all strong,” he said. “This funding will enable grassroots community organisations to invest in practical changes that will help them remain viable long into the future.” Source: Media release, Aug 25 Parliamentary Secretary Central Coast, Adam Crouch

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6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show [s] Seven Morning News [s] 11:30 Paralympic Games Tokyo 12:00 2020: Day 8 - Day Session 12:10 *Live* [s] 12:40 Seven News At 4 [s] The Chase Australia (PG) [s] 2:00 3:00 Seven News [s] 4:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 5:00 Nurses (M) [s] – An elderly woman’s dangerously high 6:00 heart rate has the emergency 7:00 7:30 trauma team braced for resuscitation; cancer patient Chris undergoes risky brain surgery. 8:50 RFDS (M mp,s) [s] – In the midst of a massive dust storm, 9:50 the RFDS face a harrowing retrieval when a patient takes a 10:50 11:20 critical turn. The Rookie: Man Of Honor (M) The Latest Seven News [s] 12:10 Chicago Fire (M) [s] First Dates Australia (PG) [s] 1:00 6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Paralympic Games Tokyo 12:10 2020: Day 9 - Day Session 12:40 *Live* [s] Seven News At 4 [s] The Chase Australia (PG) [s] 2:00 3:00 Seven News [s] 4:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 5:00 My Impossible House: First 6:00 Time Home (PG) [s] 7:00 Billy Connolly: Made In Scotland (M l) [s] – Billy visits 7:30 the Scotland of his childhood, where he reveals that knitted 9:45 woolly swimming trunks were not a figment of his imagination. The Latest: Seven News [s] 10:30 The Front Bar (M) [s] Movie: “Out Of Line” (M l,s,v) 11:00 (’01) Stars: Alonso Oyarzun, 11:50 Christopher Judge, Holt McCallany, Jennifer Beals 12:40 Home Shopping 6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] Paralympic Games Tokyo 12:00 2020: Day 10 - Day Session 12:15 *Live* [s] Seven News At 4 [s] The Chase Australia (PG) [s] 2:00 Seven News [s] 3:00 Better Homes And Gardens 4:00 Movie: “Grease” (PG) (’78) – 5:00 Good girl Sandy and greaser 6:00 Danny fell in love over the 7:00 7:30 summer. When they unexpectedly discover they’re now in the same high school, 9:50 will they be able to rekindle their romance? Stars: John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John, Stockard Channing, Didi Conn, 10:35 Jeff Conaway, Barry Pearl Program To Be Advised Marvel’s Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D.: Fun & Games (M v) [s] 12:40 1:30 Home Shopping

Today [s] 6:00 Today Extra (PG) [s] 6:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] Garden Gurus Moments [s] 7:00 7:30 Customs (PG) [s] The Block: Half Basement 8:00 Week (PG) [s] Pointless (PG) [s] 12:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 1:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 2:30 3:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 3:30 NINE News [s] 4:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] The Block: Half Basement 4:30 Week (PG) [s] – A dramatic night with a body corporate meeting from hell. 5:00 Paramedics (M) [s] 6:00 Australian Crime Stories: 6:30 Million Dollar Mystery (M) [s] 7:30 NINE News Late [s] 8:30 Killer On The Line: 11:30 Darlene Gentry (M v) [s] 12:30 Bluff City Law: American Epidemic (M) [s] 1:30 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 4:30 6:00 Today [s] 6:30 Today Extra (PG) [s] 7:00 NINE’s Morning News [s] 7:30 Explore [s] Driving Test (PG) [s] 8:00 The Block: Half Basement 12:00 Week (PG) [s] 1:00 Pointless (PG) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] 2:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 2:30 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 3:00 NINE News [s] 3:30 A Current Affair [s] 4:00 NRL: Canberra Raiders v 4:30 Sydney Roosters *Live* From TBA [s] 5:00 Thursday Night Knock Off 6:30 (M) [s] – Join the Wide World of 7:30 Sports team for the all the post- 9:15 match NRL news and analysis. 11:15 NINE News Late [s] 12:15 Chicago Med: Tell Me The 1:15 Truth (M mp) [s] 2:00 World’s Worst Flights: 3:30 Landings (M l) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] 6:00 Today [s] Today Extra (PG) [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] 6:30 Garden Gurus Moments [s] 7:00 7:30 Movie: “Deadly Vows” (M v) (’17) Stars: Brittany Underwood, Charlene Amoia 8:00 12:00 Pointless (PG) [s] 1:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 2:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 2:30 NINE News [s] 3:00 3:30 A Current Affair [s] NRL: Parramatta Eels v Penrith 4:00 Panthers *Live* From TBA [s] 4:30 Golden Point (M) [s] – Join the Wide World of Sports team for 5:00 the all the post-match NRL 6:00 news and analysis. 6:30 Movie: “Beirut” (MA15+) (’18) 7:30 Stars: Jon Hamm, Jay Potter, 8:30 Khalid Benchagra, Ania Josse, 9:30 Angus John Crisford PritchardGordon 11:30 12:30 Tipping Point (PG) [s] Home Shopping 1:30

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

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Entertainment Tonight [s] 5:30 Everyday Gourmet With 11:00 Justine Schofield [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] 11:30 The Bold And The Beautiful 1:00 (PG) [s] 2:00 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 2:30 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 3:30 The Bachelor Australia (M) [s] Entertainment Tonight [s] 4:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] My Market Kitchen [s] 4:35 Everyday Gourmet With 5:00 Justine Schofield [s] The Bold And The Beautiful 5:30 (PG) [s] 6:00 10 News First [s] 6:30 WIN News [s] 7:35 The Project (PG) [s] The Bachelor Australia (M) [s] 8:30 Bull (M) [s] The Project (PG) [s] 9:30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) [s] 10:30 Home Shopping 11:00 CBS This Morning [s] 11:45 Entertainment Tonight [s] 5:30 Everyday Gourmet [s] 11:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] The Bold And The Beautiful 11:30 (PG) [s] 1:00 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 2:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] The Bachelor Australia (M) [s] 3:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] Farm To Fork (PG) [s] 3:30 Judge Judy (PG) [s] My Market Kitchen [s] 4:00 Everyday Gourmet [s] The Bold And The Beautiful 4:35 (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] The Project (PG) [s] 5:30 The Bachelor Australia (M) [s] 6:00 Law & Order: SVU (M v) [s] 6:30 Blue Bloods (M v) [s] 7:30 The Project (PG) [s] The Late Show (PG) [s] 8:35 Home Shopping Football: Australia v China 9:40 *Live* From Khalifa 10:40 International Stadium, Doha [s] 11:10 Football: Australia v China 5:30 *Live* [s] 11:00 Everyday Gourmet [s] 11:30 Judge Judy (PG) [s] The Bold And The Beautiful 1:00 (PG) [s] 2:00 Studio 10 (PG) [s] Dr Phil (PG) [s] 3:00 The Living Room (PG) [s] 3:30 Entertainment Tonight [s] 4:00 Farm To Fork (PG) [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] My Market Kitchen [s] 4:30 Everyday Gourmet [s] 5:00 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:30 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 7:35 The Project (PG) [s] 8:30 The Living Room [s] Program To Be Advised The Graham Norton Show 9:35 (PG) [s] 10:30 The Project (PG) [s] 11:00 The Late Show (PG) [s] 11:55 Home Shopping

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

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

Worldwatch NSW Coronavirus Update (Arabic) Worldwatch PBS Newshour Dateline Insight: Attention The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) Luke Nguyen’s Railway Vietnam (PG) Jeopardy! (PG) Cycling: La Vuelta 2021 Highlights Letters And Numbers Mastermind SBS World News Tony Robinson’s World By Rail: Mexico (PG) What Does Australia Really Think About: Obesity (M) War Of The Worlds (MA15+) (In English/ French) SBS World News Hunters: Nukes (M) The Killing (M) (In Danish) Worldwatch NSW Coronavirus Update (Arabic) Worldwatch PBS Newshour Woman Raised By Monkeys (PG) (In English/ Portuguese) Going Places With Ernie Dingo The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) Luke Nguyen’s Railway Vietnam (PG) Jeopardy! (PG) Cycling: La Vuelta 2021 Highlights Letters And Numbers Mastermind SBS World News Great Asian Railways Journeys (PG) Incredible Journeys With Simon Reeve (M) The Good Fight (M) SBS World News Criminal Planet (MA15+) Worldwatch NSW Coronavirus Update (Arabic) Worldwatch PBS Newshour Woman Raised By Monkeys (PG) (In English/ Portuguese) NITV News: Nula The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) Luke Nguyen’s Railway Vietnam (PG) Jeopardy! (PG) Cycling: La Vuelta 2021 Highlights Letters And Numbers Mastermind SBS World News Search For Cleopatra (PG) World’s Most Extraordinary Homes: USA (PG) Brooklyn Nine-Nine (M) SBS World News 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) Transplant (MA15+)

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

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ABC (C20/21)

6:00 7:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 12:30 1:20 2:30 3:30 4:45 5:15 6:10 7:00 7:30

8:20 9:20 10:15 11:15 6:00 7:00 9:00 10:00 10:30 11:00 12:00 12:30 1:30 2:30 3:00 4:00 5:00 5:30 6:30 7:00 7:40 8:30 9:25 10:10 11:05 12:05 2:20 6:00 9:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 1:00 2:00 4:00 4:55 5:30 6:00 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:15 9:35 10:30 10:45 11:05 12:05 12:50 1:45 6:00 9:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 1:00 2:00 3:00 4:00 4:55 5:30 6:00 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:25 10:20 10:35 10:55 12:00

PRIME (C61/60)

rage (PG) [s] 6:00 Weekend Breakfast [s] 7:00 rage Guest Programmer (PG) 10:00 Coronavirus: Public Update [s] ABC News At Noon [s] 12:00 Grand Designs (M l) [s] Restoration Australia (PG) [s] Fake Or Fortune? [s] 5:00 Further Back In Time For 5:30 Dinner: The 1900s (PG) [s] Landline [s] 6:00 Silvia’s Italian Table (PG) [s] 7:00 The Repair Shop [s] ABC News [s] The Durrells (PG) [s] – Louisa meets Spiros’ wife for the first time, and invites her to join the family on a trip to visit Larry in Kalami. However, the journey ends badly. The Trial Of Christine Keeler 9:00 (M l,s) [s] The Newsreader (M) [s] Roadkill (M d,l,v) [s] 11:30 rage Guest Programmer 1:00 (MA15+) [s]

6:00 Home Shopping [s] 7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] 10:00 The Morning Show 12:00 Weekend [s] 12:30 Seven’s Horse Racing: 1:00 Moonee Valley/ Randwick 1:10 *Live* [s] 2:10 Seven News At 5 [s] Border Security - Australia’s 3:30 Front Line (PG) [s] Seven News [s] Movie: “Hotel Transylvania 3” 4:30 (PG) (’18) – Count Dracula and 5:00 company participate in a cruise 5:30 6:00 for sea-loving monsters, unaware that their boat is being 7:00 commandeered by the monster-hating Van Helsing 9:30 family. Stars: Adam Sandler, Andy Samberg, Selena Gomez, 9:45 Kevin James, Fran Drescher Movie: “X-Men: Days Of Future Past” (M l,v) (’14) Stars: Hugh 12:00 Jackman, Jennifer Lawrence 1:50 Program To Be Advised 2:00 Home Shopping

6:00 rage (PG) [s] 7:00 Weekend Breakfast [s] 10:00 Insiders [s] 12:00 Offsiders [s] The World This Week [s] Coronavirus: Public Update [s] 3:30 ABC News At Noon [s] Landline [s] 4:00 Gardening Australia [s] 5:00 Songs Of Praise [s] Shakespeare And Hathaway: 5:30 6:00 The Envious Court (PG) [s] 7:00 New Dads (PG) [s] 9:00 Art Works [s] Antiques Roadshow [s] Compass [s] ABC News Sunday [s] David Attenborough’s Global Adventure: Home Planet [s] The Newsreader (M) [s] Traces (M d,l) [s] Les Norton: The Boys From 10:00 Binjiwunyawunya (M d,l) [s] Silent Witness (MA15+) [s] 12:00 Human Flow (M) [s] 1:00 rage (MA15+) [s]

Home Shopping Weekend Sunrise [s] The Morning Show Weekend Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020: Day 12 - Day Session *Live* [s] Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) [s] Better Homes And Gardens Seven News At 5 [s] Sydney Weekender [s] Seven News [s] Program To Be Advised Homicide With Ron Iddles: Mandy Ahmadi (M) [s] – SA mother of two mysteriously disappears a week before Christmas. Police think she’s run away with her lover. Her husband holds a media conference appealing for her to come home. The Real Manhunter: The Bus Stop Killer Levi Bellfield (M) [s] The Great Diamond Heist (M) Home Shopping

6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 11:30 Landline [s] Coronavirus: Public Update [s] 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] The Durrells (PG) [s] 2:00 ABC News Afternoons [s] Escape From The City (PG) Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) 3:00 4:00 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 5:00 The Drum [s] 6:00 ABC News [s] 7:00 7.30 [s] 7:30 Australian Story [s] 8:30 Four Corners [s] Media Watch (PG) [s] Beyond The Towers: 9:30 Twin Pillars (PG) [s] ABC Late News [s] 10:30 The Business [s] 11:00 Magic And The Brain: The Science Of Illusion - A Catalyst 12:00 Special (PG) [s] Traces (M l) [s] Roadkill (M d,l,v) [s] Walk With Me [s] 1:00

Sunrise [s] The Morning Show [s] Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “My Mother’s Secret” (M v) (’12) Stars: Nicole de Boer, Yannick Bisson What The Killer Did Next: Geoff Seggie (M) [s] The Chase UK (PG) [s] Seven News At 4 [s] The Chase Australia (PG) [s] Seven News [s] Home And Away (PG) [s] Program To Be Advised 9-1-1: Lone Star: One Day (M v) [s] – Owen helps Tommy through a personal emergency. 9-1-1: Lone Star: Dust To Dust (M v) [s] The Latest Seven News [s] Station 19: Learning To Fly (M v) [s] The Passage: How You Gonna Outrun The End Of The World? (M) [s] Home Shopping

6:00 9:00 11:30 12:00 12:30

News Breakfast [s] 6:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 9:00 Four Corners [s] 11:30 Coronavirus: Public Update [s] 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] The Trial Of Christine Keeler (M l,s) [s] Death In Paradise (M) [s] ABC News Afternoons [s] 2:00 Escape From The City [s] Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) 3:00 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 4:00 The Drum [s] 5:00 ABC News [s] 6:00 7.30 [s] 7:00 Back To Nature: 7:30 The Fires Of Larapuna [s] 8:30 Juanita: A Family Mystery (PG) [s] 9:30 Decoding Danger: Floods (PG) [s] 10:45 ABC Late News [s] 11:15 The Business [s] Q&A [s] Miriam’s Deathly Adventure (M l,s) [s] 12:30

Sunrise [s] The Morning Show [s] Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “The Perfect Assistant” (M) (’08) Stars: Josie Davis, Chris Potter, Rachel Hunter, Veronique-Natale Szalankiewicz, Jason Harper What The Killer Did Next: Bei Carter (M) [s] The Chase UK (PG) [s] Seven News At 4 [s] The Chase Australia (PG) [s] Seven News [s] Home And Away (PG) [s] Program To Be Advised Australia: Now And Then: Rebels (M l) [s] Billy Connolly: It’s Been A Pleasure (M l) [s] The Latest Seven News [s] Gordon, Gino & Fred: American Road Trip: Brokeback Mountain (Texas) (M l,s) [s] Home Shopping

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

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

TEN (C10)

NINE (C81/80)

6:00 7:00 10:00 11:00 1:00 1:30 1:40 3:00 6:00 7:00 8:30 9:30 10:00 11:00 11:50 12:40 1:05

2:00 3:00 4:00 5:00 6:00 7:00 7:30

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Animal Tales (PG) [s] 6:00 Weekend Today [s] 6:30 Today Extra - Saturday (PG) 7:00 Rivals [s] Destination WA (PG) [s] 7:30 Explore [s] The Hundred With Andy Lee 8:30 The Block: Half Basement 9:00 Week (PG) [s] Travel Guides: South Australia 9:30 12:00 Foodie Tour (PG) [s] 1:45 The Garden Gurus [s] 2:45 NINE News: First At Five [s] 3:45 Getaway (PG) [s] 4:15 NINE News Saturday [s] NRL: South Sydney Rabbitohs 4:30 v St George Illawarra Dragons 5:00 *Live* From TBA [s] 6:00 NRL: Post Match (M) [s] Movie: “S.W.A.T.” (M l,v) (’03) Stars: Colin Farrell, Samuel L. 6:30 Jackson, Michelle Rodriguez 7:00 Movie: “Burn After Reading” 8:00 (MA15+) (’08) Stars: Brad Pitt 9:00 Explore [s] 11:00 Home Shopping 1:00

Reel Action [s] 5:30 Religious Programs [s] 11:00 Seafood Escape With Andrew Ettingshausen [s] 11:30 Pat Callinan’s 4x4 1:00 Adventures [s] 2:00 RV Daily Foodie Trails [s] Taste Of Australia With 3:00 Hayden Quinn [s] Studio 10 Saturday (PG) [s] The Bachelor Australia (M) [s] 4:30 The Living Room [s] The Dog House UK (PG) [s] 5:00 Roads Less Travelled [s] Farm To Fork (PG) [s] 5:30 Taste Of Australia With Hayden Quinn [s] 6:30 10 News First [s] 7:30 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day [s] 8:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) [s] 9:40 The Dog House UK (PG) [s] Ambulance Australia (M d) [s] 11:45 12:45 Program To Be Advised Blue Bloods (M) [s] Home Shopping

Worldwatch NSW Coronavirus Update (Arabic) Worldwatch PBS Newshour Cycling: UCI MTB BMX World Championships 2021 Highlights Gymnastics: Artistic World Challenge Cup, Cairo 2020 (Part 2) Going Places With Ernie Dingo Cycling: La Vuelta 2021 Highlights Tuskegee Airmen: Legacy Of Courage (PG) SBS World News Castles: Secrets, Mysteries And Legends: Germany (PG) Celebrity Mastermind (PG) Movie: “The King’s Speech” (M l) (’10) Stars: Colin Firth The Family Law (M) Movie: “Viceroy’s House” (M) (’17) Stars: Gillian Anderson, Hugh Bonneville

Animal Tales (PG) [s] Weekend Today [s] Sports Sunday (PG) [s] Sunday Footy Show (PG) [s] The Xtreme CollXtion (PG) [s] Explore [s] The Block: Half Basement Week (PG) [s] NRL: Wests Tigers v Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs *Live* From Moreton Daily Stadium, Redcliffe [s] NINE News Sunday [s] The Block: Half Basement Reveal (PG) [s] 60 Minutes [s] NINE News Late [s] The First 48: Murder On Maiden Lane (M) [s] Prison Girls: Life Inside (MA15+) [s] Dr Christian Jessen Will See You Now: Body Image (MA15+) [s] The Garden Gurus [s] The Xtreme CollXtion (PG) [s]

6:00 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 12:00 1:30 2:00 2:30

Religious Programs [s] 5:30 Roads Less Travelled [s] 11:00 Waltzing Jimeoin (PG) [s] Australia By Design [s] 11:30 Studio 10 Sunday (PG) [s] 1:00 Australian Survivor (PG) [s] 3:00 Healthy Homes Australia [s] Driven Not Hidden [s] Everyday Gourmet With 3:30 Justine Schofield [s] Three Veg And Meat [s] 4:30 Roads Less Travelled [s] Waltzing Jimeoin (PG) [s] 5:00 Taste Of Australia With Hayden Quinn [s] 5:30 10 News First [s] WIN News [s] The Sunday Project (PG) [s] 6:30 Australian Survivor (PG) [s] 7:30 FBI: Trigger Effect (M v) [s] FBI: Emotional Rescue (PG) [s] 9:10 FBI: Scorched Earth (PG) [s] The Sunday Project (PG) [s] 11:15 Home Shopping 12:15 1:10 CBS This Morning [s]

Worldwatch NSW Coronavirus Update (Arabic) Worldwatch Speedweek Motor Sports: W Series Highlights, Spa Francorchamps, Belgium Gymnastics: Trampoline World Cup Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) Cycling: La Vuelta 2021 Highlights Unsinkable: Japan’s Lost Battleship (PG) (In English/ Japanese) SBS World News The Real Lawrence Of Arabia (M) Children Of 9/11 - Our Story (M) The Surrogates (M s) 24 Hours In Emergency (M l) False Confessions (M l,v) (In English/ Danish)

Today [s] Today Extra (PG) [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] Getaway (PG) [s] The Block: Half Basement Reveal (PG) [s] Pointless (PG) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] NINE’s Afternoon News [s] Millionaire Hot Seat [s] NINE News [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] The Block: Master Ensuite Week (PG) [s] – The teams start work on their inspirational bathrooms and get together for a winners-are-grinners dinner. Under Investigation: Theo Hayez (M) [s] 100% Footy (M) [s] NINE News Late [s] The Arrangement: You Are Not Alone (M l,s,v) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] Home Shopping

6:00 6:30 7:00 7:30

3:00 3:30 4:00 4:30 5:00 6:00 6:30 7:30 8:45 9:45 10:45 11:35 12:30 4:30

8:00 12:00 1:00 2:15 3:00 3:30 4:00 4:30 5:00 6:00 6:30 7:30 8:40 9:40 11:10 12:10 1:00 4:30

Today [s] 6:00 Today Extra (PG) [s] 6:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 7:00 Explore (PG) [s] 7:30 Driving Test (PG) [s] The Block: Master Ensuite 8:00 Week (PG) [s] 12:00 Pointless (PG) [s] 1:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 2:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 2:30 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 3:00 NINE News [s] 3:30 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 4:00 The Block: Master Ensuite 4:30 Week (PG) [s] The Hundred With Andy Lee 5:00 Travel Guides: The Philippines 6:00 (PG) [s] – We go to the 6:30 Philippines for an unexpected 7:30 island-hopping adventure 9:15 packed with beautiful beaches, 10:10 bizarre scenery and rare wildlife. 11:10 NINE News Late [s] 12:10 Reverie: Blue Is The Coldest 1:00 Color (M v) [s] 4:30

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

Entertainment Tonight [s] Everyday Gourmet [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] Studio 10 (PG) [s] Dr Phil (M) [s] Australian Survivor (PG) [s] Entertainment Tonight [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] My Market Kitchen [s] Everyday Gourmet [s] The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 10 News First [s] WIN News [s] The Project (PG) [s] Australian Survivor (PG) [s] Have You Been Paying Attention? (MA15+) [s] Best Of The Sydney Comedy Festival (MA15+) [s] The Project (PG) [s] The Late Show (PG) [s] Home Shopping CBS This Morning [s]

5:30 Worldwatch 11:00 NSW Coronavirus Update (Arabic) 11:30 Worldwatch 2:00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize 2:05 Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) 2:35 Tony Robinson - Egyptian Tomb Hunting (PG) 3:30 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:00 Luke Nguyen’s Railway Vietnam 4:35 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:00 Cycling: La Vuelta 2021 Highlights 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Movie: “9/11: The Falling Man” (M) (’06) Stars: Steven Mackintosh, Eric Lipton 8:55 Movie: “The Woman Who Wasn’t There” (M l) (’12) Stars: Tania Head

Entertainment Tonight [s] Everyday Gourmet [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] Studio 10 (PG) [s] Dr Phil (PG) [s] Australian Survivor (PG) [s] Entertainment Tonight [s] Farm To Fork [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] My Market Kitchen [s] Everyday Gourmet [s] The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 10 News First [s] WIN News [s] The Project (PG) [s] Australian Survivor (PG) [s] The Cheap Seats (M l) [s] The Montreal Comedy Festival (MA15+) [s] The Project (PG) [s] The Late Show (PG) [s] Home Shopping CBS This Morning [s]

5:30 Worldwatch 11:00 NSW Coronavirus Update (Arabic) 11:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize 2:10 Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) 2:40 Tony Robinson - Egyptian Tomb Hunting (PG) 3:30 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:00 Splendour And Misery (In English/ German/ Russian) 5:00 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 9/11: Escape From The Impact Zone (M) 8:30 Insight 9:30 Dateline 10:00 The Feed 10:30 SBS World News 11:00 The Point

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

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

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Wyong Drama Group

Meetings first Tuesday of month at Red Tree Theatre 160-162 Pacific Highway Tuggerah at 7.30pm. For productions: www.wyongdramagroup.com.au

General enquiries:

1300665600

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

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

4353 4988

contact@centralcoastclc.org.au

The Creative Compassion Centre

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

0437 048 815

Country Women’s Association-Toukley

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

4976 1642

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thelakes.net.au

COMMUNITY CENTRES

Long Jetty Senior Citizens’ Club

Berkeley Vale Neighbourhood Centre

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

4332 5522

Long Jetty Over

4333 7489

Central Coast Watercolour Society

4353 0977

4358 8390

Writers meet monthly to 50s Club encourage and develop their Indoor Bowls, Table Tennis, Yoga writing skills.We meet on the 4th , Computer lessons, exercise Saturday of each month – arrive classes, Tai Chi, Zumba Gold at 1.15pm for a 1.30 start. and much more. Woodbury Community Centre Free WI FI - 9am to 3 pm 1 Woolmers Cres, Mardi. 4332 5522 meilingvenning@hotmail.com www.wyongwriters.org

Kids church, youth group, cafe, wheelchair friendly, 6 Pioneer Ave, Tuggerah

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

Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre

RSL Pelican Day Club Killarney Vale

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

4332 3789

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

Toukley Presbyterian Church

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

4392 9904 toukleypc.org.au

Venue for Hire

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

0408 271 957

pioneerdairy@bigpond.com

Volunteering Central Coast

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

4329 7122

recruit@volcc.org.au

Wyong 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

Wyong Uniting Church

Weekly Sunday Service 9am All welcome! Wheelchair and Walker accessible Bible Study group 62 Watanobbi Road, Wyong

0421 785 599 wyonguca@gmail.com www.wyong.uca.org.au

The Lakes Church

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.

All Welcome! Sundays - 8:30am, 10:30am & 5pm,

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

Cancer Support Group (Wyong)

Last Fri, Terrigal Uniting Church 380 Terrigal Dr, Terrigal 9.30am to 12 noon

4367 9600 www.pcfa.org.au

Grow Mental Health Support

Small friendly groups formed to learn how to overcome anxiety, depression and loneliness and improve mental health and well being. Weekly meetings at Woy Woy and Wyong. Grow is anonymous, free and open to all.

7.00pm - 1st. Monday

0410 309 494

SPECIAL INTEREST

Central Coast Greens

Biz Plus Networking Association

kyle.macgregor@hotmail.com

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

1800 558 268

PROBUS CLUBS

S.A

The Entrance Probus Club

or www.grow.org.au

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

0473 631 439

newcastlesagroup@gmail.com

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

4352 1886

www.alisonhomestead.com.au

Wyong Family History Group Inc.

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

0478 228 914

Wyong Probus Club

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

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

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

4390 2451

4352 3692

www.tugglakesu3a.info

Lisarow Probus Club

0421 310 411

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

SERVICE GROUPS

SPORT

probuswyong55090@gmail.com

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

LEARN TO DANCE

anneglazier@y7mail.com

Inner Wheel Club KI-DO Mingara Judo Interested in researching your Supporting disadvantaged, Wyong Inc family history in Australia and Academy vulnerable and isolated people Join a team of dedicated overseas? Come along and Junior boys and girls offering- community services, women, sharing fun and Mon and Wed Two classes events, projects, workshops, arts learn how. Building 9/6 Rankens friendship and a passion for Court, Wyong. Tues Thurs at 6-8.30pm from 7yrs, Kangy Angy programs. community service 10am 3rd 10am - 3pm. 0413 237 010 Open community garden. Wed at Wyong Golf Club 4393 www.kidomingarajudo.com.au Bookings essential 4353 1750 4351 2211

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

Better Hearing Australia

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

4321 0275

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, Ourimbah Room Ourimbah RSL,

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

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.

VENUE HIRE

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

0408 271 957

Newspapers Central Coast Prostate

www.wyong.nsw.lions.org.au

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Central Coast

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DOWN IN THE GARDEN: Native Australia Shade Lovers small and medium sizes, Roundleaved Mint Bush (Prostanthera rotundifolia) Large Shrubs (over 2m in height) Hairpin Banksia (Banksia spinulosa), Broad Leaved Palm Lily (Cordyline petiolaris), Cycad Palm (Cycas media), Crimson Bottlebrush (Callistemon citrinus), Fern-leaf Grevillea (Grevillea longifolia), New South Wales Waratah (Telopea speciosissima) Climbers Wonga Wonga Vine (Pandorea pandorana) Shady Moist Area CHERALYN DARCEY

This would have to be one of the most often asked questions I receive, “Can Australian Native plants grow in the shade?” and it is also an answer that surprises many because, let’s face it, we do consider Australia the land of sun and heat. Our country is made up of various climates and conditions with plants to match. There are over 24,000 species of Australian Native Plants and that’s a huge number in the botanical world. England has 1,022 native species and the USA about 17,000 so you can rest assured that there are shade lovers in our bunch. The trick is, finding ones that will grow successfully in your garden, because while a rainforest fern from Cairns may love the dark corners of Far North Queensland, your patch of NSW may leave it feeling rather parched. As always, the trick to easier gardening is finding the right plants for your garden, not trying to force plants that won’t be happy into situations they are not suited to. The following are a few suggestions that should fit your conditions. I have divided them into simply dry or moist loving plants and then given you a few sizes that may fit into your patch. Still not sure? Have a chat with any of the amazing team at any of our local garden centres and nurseries. Shady Dry Area

Small Shrubs (up to 1m in height) River Wattle (Acacia cognata) which grows as a small to medium shrub and small tree, Veiny Wattle (Acacia venulose),Christmas Bells (Blandfordia grandiflora), Hard Fern (Blechnum spp.), Small-leaved Boronia (Boronia microphylla), Pilliga Posy (Brachyscome formosa), Cut-Leafed Daisy (Brachyscome multifida), Tasman flax-lily (Dianella tasmanica) White Fan-flower (Scaevola albida), Branching Grass Flag (Libertia paniculata) Medium Shrubs (1 to 2m in height) Birdsnest Fern (Asplenium australasicum), Brogo Overflow’ Bottlebrush (Callistemon subulatus), Austral Indigo (Indigofera australis), Lance Leaf Hovea (Hovea lanceolata), Poorinda Firebird Grevillea (Grevillea ’Poorinda Firebird’), (Dampiera purpurea), Chef’s Cap Correa (Correa baeuerlenii), Rice Flower (Ozothamnus diosmifolius) Large Shrubs (over 2m in height) Karri Oak (Chorilaena quercifolia), Spear Lily (Doryanthes palmeri), Braidwood Waratah (Telopea mongaensis), Hairy Dogwood (Pomaderris pilifera), Long-leaf Lomatia (Lomatia myricoides), Cross-

leaf Honey-myrtle (Melaleuca decussata), Silky Hakea (Hakea sericea), Soft Tree Fern (Dicksonia antarctica) Climbers Traveller’s Joy (Clematis aristate) Small-leaved Clemati (Clematis microphylla), Native Sarsaparilla (Hardenbergia violacea), Bower of Beauty (Pandorea jasminoides) Shade-suitable plants are not darkloving plants. They will not grow well at all in full sun, but they still require light. In the wild, this is usually in the form of dappled sunlight that falls from beneath the foliage of taller plants. As you can see from the plant lists above, shade suitable plant also does not usually like wet conditions, preferring moist and in some cases even dry environments. The lessons are to know your garden, your environment and conditions and select plants to suit. An important point to note is that

many larger Australian Native Trees require underplanting to provide soil and root stability. By selecting shade-tolerant species you can create a natural garden that will thrive in the conditions available. For more information:

gardeners themselves describe the processes, challenges and outcomes which add a realness to this beautiful collection of wild and yet softly tamed gardens. My review: 5 leaves out of 5 leaves. TASKS & TIPS FOR YOU THIS WEEK

Australian Plant Society: austplants. com.au Australian Plant Society Central Coast District Group: austplants.com. au/Central-Coast GARDENING BOOK REVIEW

Well, that was a wild bunch of weather this past week, so you better get out there and check your stakes, remove any broken branches or foliage, and tip out any full saucers under potted plants. You could plant artichokes, asparagus crowns, cape gooseberry, capsicum, beetroot, broad beans, cabbage, carrot, English spinach, lettuce, mustard, spring onions, parsnip, peas, potatoes, radish, rhubarb crowns, salsify, silverbeet, sweet corn, alyssum, calendula, California poppy, carnation, celosia, chrysanthemum, cosmos, dahlia, dianthus, everlasting daisies, gazania, gerbera, marigold, petunia, salvia, zinnia, kangaroo paw, nasturtium, snapdragon, salvia Lunar Planting Guide 28th AUG 3rd SEP

Australian Dreamscapes, the art of planting gardens inspired by nature, Claire Takacs, Hardie Grant Books ISBN: 9781743794708. Following on from my chat with our gardener of the week, this is a book to help you find your own natural style and bring it to life in your garden. Also, a gorgeous gift book, the photography is truly inspirational while sharing practical and achievable results. The words of the designers and

YOU & YOUR GARDEN: Brendan Gulson

Small Shrubs (up to 1m in height) Prickly Bottlebrush (Callistemon brachyandrus) which has cultivars in all sizes, White Correa (Correa alba), Waxflower (Crowea Exalta), Flax Lily (Dianella longifolia), (Grevillea diminuta), Myrtle Hakea (Hakea myrtoides), Alpine Tea-tree (Leptospermum rupestre), Thyme-leaf Honey-myrtle (Melaleuca thymifolia), Fan Flower (Scaevola spp.), Native Violet (Viola hederacea), (Thryptomene spp.), Lomandra (Lomandra longifolia) Tussock Grass (Poa sieberiana) Medium Shrubs (1 to 2m in height) Myrtle Wattle (Acacia myrtifolia), Banksia (Banksia blechnifolia), Clover Bush (Goodia lotifolia), Coastal Rosemary (Westringia fruticose) cultivars are available in

Natural Coastal Garden Our gardener this week is a professional and he has a message for coast-side gardeners; you can have a beautiful, natural-looking garden that is still easy to maintain and still looks neat. He also has the perfect example that you can see for yourself at the Diggers Club, Ettalong. Brendan was given the job of restoring and maintaining the gardens at the Diggers through his company ‘Warrigal Green’ and said that although there were a few issues with the site, fortunately there was a good irrigation system and bore pump that only needed repair. He also found that the soil that had been originally laid at site at the time of construction was still good. He first replaced the existing pine bark mulch that was used throughout the garden. “Using leaf mulch adds to the nutrient levels of the soil as it breaks down and a lot of other mulches don’t. It’s also

a third of the price of pine bark mulch.” The other challenge for the site was retaining the view and he has succeeded in ‘keeping the punters happy ‘by simply maintaining the height/shape of the Coastal Banksia that naturally popped up on site. The addition of lower growing or easily pruned to shape natives have supported the style of this impressive feature garden. “The creation of a balance between a natural garden that looks full but doesn’t look out of control while remaining low maintenance was my aim on this site and it’s something I want other gardeners to see can be easily achieved.” Brendan said. Native gardens do get a bit of a negative reputation for being messy in appearance and even hard to maintain but Brendan has proved his point in a striking way. The Ettalong Diggers Garden is an inspiration for any gardener and worth a closer look next time you are in the area.

From early Saturday morning (28th) until 2:26pm that day, you will find that this is the best time for transplantation of established plants and trees and the planting of bulbs. From this time until early Monday morning, planting and tending to root crops and flowering bulbs as well as the care of established lawns are advised. Tuesday 30th is a time of rest for the garden – for the rest of the week, until Monday 6th, weeding, pest control, feeding, pruning, soil preparation and compost work are all tasks best done during this time. 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 CoastFM963. She is also co-host of ‘Mostly About Plants’ a weekly gardening podcast with Vicki White. Send your gardening questions, events, and news to: gardeningcentralcoast@gmail.com

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BUSINESS & PROPERTY

Business & Property One animal pound will serve whole region

Charmhaven Animal Care Facility is located near the Council depot

Central Coast Council will expand and transform the SoCares Animal Care Facility at Charmhaven into a mega pound servicing the whole region. This means that Council will close its Erina pound, run by the Central Coast Animal Care team since 2016. Administrator, Rik Hart, said the contracts for the two current providers were expiring and Council decided a better

outcome was to consolidate into one location and put the service out to tender. The SoCares team who has managed the Charmhaven facility since July 2014 were awarded the sole management contract. Hart said the decision to consolidate services and close the Erina pound was to save money and would provide a better facility for animal care services.

“The Coast has the highest population of companion animals in NSW, and with this we have seen an increasing number of cats being surrendered and impounded at Council facilities,” he said. “The existing cattery at Charmhaven has reached the end of useful life.” Hart said extra facilities at Charmhaven would be provided for cats and another 20-odd kennels for dogs.

“The timetable for that was originally around Christmas but with COVID and because we couldn’t do construction for a period of time, that’s running behind schedule so it probably will be into the new year before the Charmhaven facility is available,” Hart said. “That’s when the old facility at Erina will be closed. “The people that have operated the Erina facility have done a wonderful job, it’s no

reflection on their ability but out of this we have saved money, we get a better facility and one contractor running it. “The Erina facility is in very poor condition, it’s in a flood zone and prone to flooding, it’s unsafe and posed a health risk to staff and animals currently using it,” Hart said. Animals will not be relocated from the Erina animal care facility to Charmhaven, and the operators of that pound are

now on the hunt for new premises. They are not the only group displaced because of this move by Council as Northlakes Toukley Rotary Club have also been served an eviction notice, removing them from their shed on adjacent land, to make way for the expanded Charmhaven Animal Facility.

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Rotary gets the shove to make way for mega pound Northlakes Toukley Rotary Club has been served an eviction notice by Central Coast Council, removing them from their shed in Charmhaven to make room for an upgraded dog pound. The large storage shed was built and paid for by Northlakes Toukley Rotary Club in 1982 at Council’s Charmhaven Works Depot. For the last 39 years, the storage shed has been used to house and store club equipment, promotional material, and was where the club hosted its Art Show which ran annually until 2011. Since the Art Show was cancelled, the shed has been used to store vital SES equipment used during times of emergency. Northlakes Toukley Rotary Club Community Director, Mitchell Cowan, said that without prior consultation Central Coast Council issued the club a notice that its lease to the property would not be renewed and Rotary would be evicted from the premises, effective on August 31. “Council let us know last month, and we’ve been trying to renew the lease for the shed since Council amalgamated in 2016. “As justification for its

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actions, Council has advised Northlakes Toukley Rotary that an existing animal welfare facility would be relocated to the site currently occupied by Rotary. “Council has told us there is nowhere else for the pound to be relocated. “Over the years we have put quite a lot of money into maintaining the facility including replacing the roof in

2005 at our expense. “Whilst we know we are not the only group to pay the price for the Council’s current financial situation, we believe Council’s action in evicting us from the site will harm our future efforts to support our local community. “Unfortunately, the current CEO and Administrator have a job to do, and that is to get the books back in the black, we

understand that, but there is no thought about the knock-on effect it has to the community it seems with these decisions. “It’s just a straight-out business decision and if the Rotary Club has nowhere to store it’s stuff, then what are we going to be able to do for fundraising events into the future to put money back into the community? “This club puts in in excess of

$50,000 a year to local community charities,” Cowan said. Northlakes Toukley is now considering its options including removing the shed from Council land. Council said that the lease for Northlakes Toukley Rotary’s shed was holding over and a decision to end this agreement was made as they now required the space to expand the

Charmhaven Animal Care Facility. “We know how valuable the Rotary Club and the work they do for our community is, which is why we initially discussed the potential need for this space with the Rotary Club in June 2021 and also commenced discussions with the club to arrange a replacement shipping container for them at an alternative site. “The decision has nothing to do with Council’s current financial situation,” Council said. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch is questioning this decision by Council, urging them to work with Rotary to find a new location for them. “What I would say to Council is to work with organisations like Rotary and see if there are alternative sites that may be under-utilised by Council that would help them relocate, no stone should be left unturned when we’re talking about helping our volunteer organisations on the Coast, especially given that we have the highest ratio of volunteers in the nation,” he said. Harry Mulholland

Council may turn down job retention support The NSW Government has reintroduced the Job Retention Allowance for council workers in a bid to limit job losses caused by the statewide COVID-19 lockdown but Central Coast Council might not need to take advantage of it. A spokesperson said that while Council welcomed the government’s acknowledgement of the

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first instance.” However, should the situation change, Parliamentary Secretary for Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said the allowance of $1,500 per fortnight per employee for a period of up to three months was designed to help all councils retain staff whose normal employment had been adversely impacted by the current lockdown.

“We know that Central Coast Council is one of the most significant employers in our region and the NSW Government wants to ensure that any impacted staff, such as librarians and pool lifeguards, are protected from job loss,” Crouch said. “The local government sector relies on experienced staff with institutional know-how which is why this fortnightly payment

is designed to avoid job losses, helping councils to bounce back quickly when the lockdown ends. “Any council that has been forced to stand down its permanent or temporary staff will be able to access the Job Retention Allowance, subject to meeting some eligibility criteria,” Crouch said. Terry Collins

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Central Coast Council is in the process of developing a Street Design Manual for the region to provide a set of design principles and a technical specification that will guide the development of

streets and public spaces. The manual will be an easy-to-understand tool kit which will help with the co-ordination and consistency of public domain materials, furnishings and design and

construction standards. “We hope this will help streamline procurement, operational and maintenance processes within Council and provide private developers and other public authorities with a set of consistent design

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56 supporters take Lifeline calls on the Coast The three busiest days in Lifeline’s 57-year history occurred in August with the service receiving 3,436 calls on just one day. Lifeline Australia’s Chair, John Brogden, said the record smashing demand for our largest suicide prevention line is a reminder that COVID is not only a physical but also a mental health pandemic. “The good news is that people who need support are reaching out and they’re getting it. “In the same period two years ago, we were averaging under

2,500 calls, our new record is almost 40 per cent higher. “We’ve seen demand grow 20 per cent since 2019 and it continues to ramp up,” Brogden said. People are calling for a range of reasons, people are stressed, they’re lonely and feeling isolated and their feeling stressed. Lifeline has 56 Crisis Supporters on the Central Coast who assist people over the phone, through text messages, via their online crisis support webpage or for

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Pop-up clinic welcome but not enough Federal Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, has welcomed news that the Central Coast would soon be home to a new mental health pop-up clinic. “Resources like this are sorely needed in our region … Lifeline just had its busiest day on record recently, receiving more than 3,500 calls for help,” she said. “Access to mental health support is more important than

ever, especially now we’re facing another two weeks in lockdown,” McBride said. Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, announced the specialised mental health popup clinic would be up and running within eight weeks. It is one of 10 Head to Health mental health support sites in areas facing extended COVID restrictions, thanks to $17.7M in Federal Government funding. The clinics will offer COVID-

safe face-to-face services, as well as video and phone supported mental health and assessment services. “These mental health pop-up clinics will be an important support for our community,” she said. “The COVID outbreak and lockdown has put incredible stress and mental health pressure on many local residents, some of whom live alone and feel isolated at this time.

“My message to Coasties is that you’re not alone. “We can get through this together, by taking the time to check in on family and friends to make sure they are okay.” The Head to Health clinics will offer a range of mental health services and will remain in operation until June 2022. However, McBride said she was concerned that one popup clinic won’t be enough to address demand.

“As soon as this announcement was made, I wrote to the Health Minister seeking more information about the location, timeframe and scope of services that would be provided by this clinic,” she said. “Support services are already stretched and locals are struggling to find appointments. “The clinic will be temporary and will only operate until June 2022 which won’t provide a long-term solution for mental

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Even a little walk or jog can make a big difference The Grant McBride Memory Walk and Jog will be held for the fourth year during Dementia Action Week from September 20 to 26. The event is being organised by Federal Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, to help raise awareness and reduce the stigma of dementia, which is the second leading cause of death in Australia right behind heart disease. Like 2020, the Grant McBride Memory Walk and Jog will be held as a virtual, online event because of COVID-19 restrictions, but McBride is hoping people will still get involved. “This is a cause that’s very close to my heart,” she said. “I lost my Dad, Grant, to Younger Onset Dementia when he was just 68 years old, and in my early 20s I lost my Grandma to dementia. “I made a promise to my Mum that I would do everything I could to help people living with dementia and those who care for them,” McBride said. You can walk, jog, ride a bike, do any exercise wherever you possibly can think of on September 25, but remember to follow the COVID restrictions.

Grant McBride Memory Walk entrants in 2019

Some ideas are to walk around your neighbourhood, do a virtual workout at home or keep active by cleaning the house or gardening – all you have to do is sign up. “This year people living with dementia and those who care for them are even more isolated because of lockdown, so I’m encouraging Coasties to get behind this important cause,” McBride said.

Dementia Action Week is a national awareness campaign aimed at discussing discrimination and dementia, and this year’s theme is that a little support makes a big difference. This week aims to increase understanding about dementia and how everyone can make a difference to the lives of people around them impacted by dementia, and to help

eliminate discrimination. There are over 472,000 Australians living with dementia, including 6,000 on the Central Coast and about 20,000 involved in their care. Dementia Australia CEO, Maree McCabe, said there were many meaningful ways that a little support could make a big difference to the everyday experience of people living

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with dementia and their carers. “Once a person is diagnosed there is a common perception that they have a complete loss of function and independence when there is a wealth of evidence that shows people living with dementia, with good support, can live active and fulfilling lives for many years,” McCabe said. “Our research shows that

people living with dementia and carers experience discrimination that can lead to social isolation, loneliness and poor mental health. “People living with dementia report that social invitations and inclusions start to dwindle. “Carers report feeling they no longer have the support of family or friends when the reality is often people close to them withdraw not knowing how to help or not wanting to intrude. “Often the discriminatory behaviour is unintended and rather a result of a lack of awareness and understanding about dementia. “The restrictions and lockdowns of COVID-19 have exacerbated these experiences for people living with dementia and carers. “We need to change this experience for people impacted by dementia and Dementia Action Week is one way to start inspiring the community to act and to learn more, to understand how their words, behaviour and responses can make a difference to the lives of people living with dementia and carers,” McCabe said. Harry Mulholland

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Greece and Italy and goat’s cheese from France. Our desserts are made fresh in house with chocolate from Belgium and France and fresh fruits in season served with renowned Serendipity gelatos and sorbets. Most of all we pride ourselves on our staff - not only on our kitchen team but our front of house too, who take incredible pride in great customer service as that is truly the pinnacle of hospitality. Here is a simple but tasty recipe from Michael’s Egyptian heritage which is easy to make at home. It is also well known in all Middle Eastern and European cuisines and can be modified to suit any filling such as meat or different cheeses or vegetables to suit you. It is something that is perfect to share and can even be made as a pie or flan. If you have the time (which some of us do at the moment!) you can make your own pastry but we have opted for ready made here.

In lieu of being able to head out for dinner, we’re embarking on a virtual tour of the coast’s best eating establishments. We’ve asked chefs to inspire us with recipes that we can make at home, bringing the fine dining experience into our own kitchens. This week we’re talking to Monique Guirguis – wife of Chef Michael Guirguis from Suq restaurant in Wamberal. We opened Suq Restaurant in the Summer of 2016. The decision was an easy one. The building needed a bit of work, but it sat on a perfect sunny corner just a short walk from Terrigal Beach. Michael is a Chef of more than 30 years. His career began at the age of 18 working in a kitchen in Lyon, France and I also had experience as a Chef before we started a family together on the Central Coast in 2013. We wanted to offer something not yet seen on the Central Coast so we brought a refreshing change from the

usual entrée, main and dessert menu (and a bit of risk along with it) – a full share plate menu inspired by world cuisines mainly from the Mediterranean, parts of Asia, North Africa and France. We wanted to give diners a taste of Chef Michael’s culinary portfolio, to be transported by the many flavours the world has to offer. Sharing food goes back to the roots of Michael’s background which is Egyptian/

Fatayar with Spinach and cheese (pastry triangles) • 1 tablespoon olive oil • 1 onion diced • 2 medium garlic cloves finely chopped • 300g spinach roughly chopped • 100g feta cheese • 125g ricotta cheese • 2 large eggs • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper • 1 pack puff pastry or short crust (short crust

Moroccan and is the tradition of many cultures - it brings people together and thus creates a great mood for our diners. Our patrons are often very surprised that they have so much to choose from and that even though it seems unusual to have so many cuisines together in the same place, it really does work very well. Michael first trained in France and whilst much of his experience comes from French

cooking, he also has a special interest in Japanese and Italian food and other Asian cuisines as well. Michael has also worked in Lebanon and Greece and in many fine dining establishments in Sydney. Suq is the fourth restaurant he has opened. Suq is not a typical fine dining restaurant, it is more a place to share the food and taste the food together, to create a cultural ambience and to

transport the diner with the flavour of the food. We want people to feel relaxed but also to feel the quality of the food and the love that we put into it. We do not cut corners or take short cuts. Everything is made using the best meats and seafoods and imported ingredients. It is quality over quantity. Our arancini are made with Taleggio cheese and porcini mushrooms from Italy, we serve olives from

The recipe for the dough can be found below.

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is traditional) Method 1. Defrost pastry completely. 2. Preheat oven to 180C 3. Heat olive oil in a medium pot and sauté onions on low heat until soft and translucent. Add garlic and spinach. Cover and cook until spinach is wilted. Take off heat and squeeze out any juices from the spinach. 4. Mix ricotta and feta cheese in a medium bowl then add nutmeg and pepper. 5. Beat eggs in a separate bowl, then add to the cheese mixture.

6. Stir in the spinach to the cheese mixture until well combined. 7. Oil an oven tray 8. Cut squares of pastry around 10cm x 10cm. 9. Fill squares with the spinach cheese mixture and bring in corners to create a triangle shape. Seal edges with a fork. 10. Brush them with a beaten egg. 11. Bake for 20 minutes until golden. Serve with rocket and balsamic and olive oil. For Dough: 250g Flour 2 teaspoons of baking powder (be sure not to

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Many pathways to university for current Year 12 The University of Newcastle (UoN) has announced support for Coast students who undertake the HSC and plan on studying at their Ourimbah, Callaghan or Newcastle campus. UoN Vice Chancellor, Professor Alex Zelinsky, said: “We want Year 12 students to know that if they are planning to study at the University of Newcastle next year, they will still have every opportunity to do that. “We’ll make sure our processes are adjusted to take account of these changes announced on August 27 by the NSW Government.

“It is important to remember that there are many pathways into our university, and all of these will continue to be available. “These include the Schools Recommendation Scheme, ATAR-based admission, Year 12 Spotlight Program, our Enabling programs and new Diploma pathways. “We’ll also make sure students still have the same opportunities to apply for scholarships. “We’re engaging closely with high schools and will continue to do so over the coming weeks to make sure they have information they need.

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“Students may be eligible for a range of adjustment points through various schemes, including the Educational

Access Scheme, Regional and Rural Adjustment Points Scheme and the Elite Athletes Admission Scheme.

“We’re also pleased to announce that we’ll be offering the COVID points scheme to this year’s HSC students, “School leaver applicants will be offered an additional five adjustment points in recognition of the extraordinary challenges they have faced in education since the start of last year. “We’ve already increased our support for Year 12 students in the lead up to their HSC, through programs like Uni and Me that offers Year 12 students the opportunity to meet with a University of Newcastle student ambassador to plan their transition from school to university.

“I also encourage anyone thinking of studying at our University next year to register for our Open Days Online where they will be able to ask questions directly and find out everything they need to plan ahead,” Zelinsky said. At the Ourimbah Campus, The University of Newcastle offers a range of degrees including business, commerce, Coastal and Marine Science, Education, Environmental Science, Exercise and Sports Science, Food Science, Nursing, Podiatry, Science, Social Science and Social Work. Harry Mulholland

Gradual return to classroom learning in late October There will be a staggered return to face-to-face learning from October, HSC exams be delayed until November and vaccinations for school staff will be mandatory based on the return to school plan released by the NSW Government. The Department of Education has developed a plan to bring students back in a COVID-safe way while stay at home orders are still in place, ensuring continuity of education, and protecting student, teacher and community safety. A staggered return of students to face-to-face learning will begin on October 25.

Students will return to faceto-face learning with NSW Health-approved COVID-safe settings on school sites with Kindergarten and Year One returning on October 25. Years Two, Six and 11 will return on November 1, and years three to five and seven to 10 will be returning on November 8. Year 12 students are already able to return in a limited way and this will continue for the remained of Term 3. From October 25, Year 12 will have full-time access to school campuses and their teachers. If stay at home orders are lifted in a Local Government Area (LGA) or region before

October 25, all students living or learning in that area will return to face-to-face learning under the Department’s COVIDsafe schools framework. If cases in certain LGAs increase significantly, learning from home will resume for that LGA until case numbers drop. HSC exams will be delayed until November 9, with a revised timetable and guidelines for a COVID-safe HSC to be released by NESA in early September. Importantly the delay of the HSC exams will not disadvantage NSW students when applying to university. Vaccinations for all school staff in all sectors will be

mandatory from November 8. Early childcare staff will also be able to participate in the priority vaccinations from September 6. All school and early childcare staff are also encouraged to make use of the GP network to be vaccinated with whatever vaccine is available as soon as possible. A recent survey of the publicschool workforce indicated that the majority of staff already have at least one dose of a vaccine. All students eligible for a vaccine will be strongly encouraged by the government to book an appointment. Students aged 12-15 will also

be a priority if they become eligible for a vaccine. All parents who have not been vaccinated are strongly encouraged to get the vaccine as soon as possible. Premier Gladys Berejiklian said the NSW Government would prioritise the safety and education of through a sensible and managed return to school. “The return to school plan provides parents, teachers and students with certainty and a path forward for the return to face-to-face learning. “We know the last few months have been tough on the school community and we are deeply grateful to parents, teachers and students for the

sacrifices you have made. “Please continue to protect our students by getting vaccinated as quickly as possible,” Berejiklian said. Minister for Education and Early Childhood Learning, Sarah Mitchell, said the education and safety of students was essential. “The classroom is where students learn best and I thank the entire community for playing their role in this return by getting vaccinated,” Mitchell said. Source: Media release, August 27 NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Minister for Education and Early Childhood Learning, Sarah Mitchell

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Marchant makes it to top 36 PARALYMPICS - ARCHERY The Tokyo Games have been concluded for Wallarah resident, Peter Marchant, after reaching up to the final 36 competitors in the Men’s Individual Compound – Open archery event. Both the ups and downs of Olympic level competition were experienced by Marchant all in one day, on Saturday August 28. The 60-year-old Australian, and oldest member of his national camp, first came up against Eric Pereira of France in the 1/32 Elimination Round,

who was also the oldest member of the French contingent. It was a chance at payback for Marchant, who had been knocked out of the 2019 World Championships in the Netherlands by Pereira. Pereira led by 26-25 throughout the first three out of five ends. The lead was then taken by Marchant but only by the same one point, now 54-53. By the completion of the fourth end, Marchant extended his slender lead to 110-108. He was then able to hold on to this slight advantage

throughout the final end, finishing two ahead of Pereira for a final score of 138-136. “It was good to beat Eric this time round,” said Marchant, who then progressed onto the 1/16 Elimination Round against Iran’s Ramezan Biabani. Biabani was too strong for Marchant, taking the match by another close margin of 141139. Marchant’s strong start held him in front throughout the first two ends, by the same slight point lead of two points as in his previous contest. Yet the late comeuppance from the Iranian rattled

Marchant just enough to see his scoring waver in the third end. Here, Biabani took the lead and held on to win. Despite Marchant scoring three high scores of 29 on his first, second and fourth end, and Biabani only reaching this score once, the Iranian’s consistent scoring of 28 in his other four ends was enough to ensure him victory. “This is the biggest competition I have ever been part of, so it’s been a good learning experience for me,” concluded Marchant. Peter Marchant

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Surf clubs win major state awards Northern Clubs have taken out two major awards at Surf Life Saving NSW’s Awards of Excellence, announced virtually on August 28. Ken Sellers of The Entrance SLSC was named Official of the Year and The Lakes SLSC took out the Rescue of the Year award for an incident involving Nippers and off-duty members who carried out a mass rescue of 18 people at Soldiers Beach, Norah Head, on November 27 last year. The rescue began at about 6:30pm when 14-year-old Ben McCulkin saw a number of people caught in a fast-moving rip sweeping them out to sea.

As youth group members, aged between 12 and 15, shouted for help and struggled in the one metre swell, which was pulling them into deeper water and closer to sharp rocks along the northern headland, Ben swam out and managed to get three people to safety before making his way back out to the group and retrieving another four people. Brayden Hawkins, 15, and Johnny Walker, 70, also quickly made their way to the rocks where some people had been washed up and helped them to safety on the beach. Another Lakes Beach SLSC member, Dave Solman, and some members of the public who were strong swimmers

used a race board and immediately paddled and swam out to four swimmers in distress, who were also safely taken back to the shallows where teenagers, Daniel Leahy and Cooper Sweeney, helped guide them to shore. Dave and Ben returned to the water to retrieve the remaining two people, a 12-year-old in distress and an adult who had gone to the aid of the child. Once the 18 people had been safely returned to the shore, the lifesavers rendered first aid for the many cuts, bruises and abrasions from sharp and slippery rocks. With the awards ceremony impacted by COVID-19 restrictions, a Facebook

premiere event looked back with great affection and appreciation on the efforts of the past year with members from all over the state tuning in to see who would take home the coveted awards. President of Surf Life Saving NSW, George Shales, said the nominees were outstanding this year and that judging panels had their work cut out for them. “With a membership of more than 75,000 in NSW, we have no shortage of amazing volunteers we need to recognise and it is extremely difficult to choose just a handful of people who have gone above and beyond in the last season,” he said.

Shales said the virtual awards presentation was a great success and, while a number of worthy winners were announced, it was a great opportunity to recognise the collective efforts of volunteers across the state. “There’s no doubt we’ve had a tough season,” he said. “What (the presentation) articulated though, is the success despite the difficulty of the pandemic. “Having the ability to provide the public with the opportunity to visit the beaches throughout last summer was a great success, and when I look at the results achieved by Surf Life Saving NSW, I’m really proud.”

Many of the NSW award winners will now proceed through as finalists for national recognition at the Surf Life Saving Australia Awards of Excellence in November. Other awards taken out by the Central Coast were: Paul Sharpe of Umina SLSC (Surf Lifesaver of the Year); Liam Drake of Ocean Beach SLSC (Youth Lifesaver of the Year); Darren Moore of Ocean Beach SLSC (Presidents Medal); Tim Pittolo of Terrigal SLSC (Trainer of the Year); and Harold Marshall of Umina SLSC (Volunteer of the Year). Source: Media release, Aug 28 SLSC NSW

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. Although we seem to have hit the hiatus of the whale migration, we have still had reports of whales heading north and heading south from Wybung Head, Soldiers Beach, the Entrance and Crackneck. I you see a whale in distress, stranded or entangled, please call 13 000 72757 (13 000 PARKS) as soon as possible, or you can call Central

Coast Dolphin Project and we’ll make sure they get the details. The fur seal at Cabbage Tree Harbour has been showing off to onlookers through the week, making sure he poses for photos. Seals have also been sighted at Toowoon Bay and Bateau Bay. Dolphins have been surfing the beaches at Budgewoi, Norah Head, The Entrance, and Shelly Beach. If you’re planning to go whale watching, remember to comply with Health Regulations and police/government directions.

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

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TIDE CHART

LAT 33° 51’ S - LONG 151° 14’ E - TIME ZONE - 1000

Times and Heights(m) of high and low waters

0335 1.08 0450 1.11 0545 1.17 0032 0.45 0110 0.37 0145 0.30 0221 0.24 0910 0.72 1015 0.69 1113 0.64 0629 1.24 0707 1.32 0822 1.47 0744 1.40 WED 1554 1.45 THU 1654 1.51 FRI 1745 1.59 SAT 1200 0.57 SUN 1244 0.49 MON 1326 0.41 TUE 1409 0.36 2257 0.62 2350 0.54 1829 1.68 1909 1.76 1949 1.82 2030 1.84 0257 0.21 0333 0.21 0453 0.32 0537 0.41 0143 1.22 0413 0.25 0032 1.34 0901 1.55 0944 1.61 1028 1.65 1115 1.66 1205 1.65 0626 0.51 0727 0.59 WED 1454 0.32 THU 1543 0.31 FRI 1634 0.34 SAT 1730 0.38 SUN 1833 0.44 MON 1302 1.63 TUE 1410 1.61 2112 1.81 2156 1.74 2243 1.63 2334 1.48 1947 0.49 2111 0.49

APPROX. TIME LAG AFTER FORT DENISON Ettalong 40 min, Rip Bridge 2hrs - Wisemans Ferry 2 hrs 30 min, Koolewong 2 hrs 10 min

In view of the variations caused by local conditions and meteorological effects, these times are approximate and must be considered as a guide only. They are not to be relied on for critical depth calculations for safe navigation. Actual times of High and Low Water may occur before or after the times indicated

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Accolades for country champs

Colts U19 Best Back, Braydin Hutchinson-Walters, from The Lakes

RUGBY UNION A handful of players have been recognised for their efforts in the NSW Country Rugby Championships held earlier this year even though all competitions for Central Coast Rugby have been cancelled. Three Coast teams competed in the Championships held in Tamworth over July: Men’s

Women’s XV Coach’s Award winner, Gloria Kaati, from Warnervale

Open; Women’s Open; and Under 19 Male Colts. The Colts came away from the competition with their sixth silver media in seven years and both the Men’s and Women’s Open sides finished in fourth place. Central Coast Rugby have recognised the stand-out efforts of nine players across the three teams for their annual Representative Awards

event – turned virtual due to the remaining lockdown. From the Ourimbah Razorbacks first grade, Matt Martin was awarded Best Opens Forward after improving upon each performance in Tamworth. Central Coast Rugby expect Martin’s growth will continue over the next few years as he is one of the youngest firstgrade players.

In the Colts, the Best Back Award was given to Braydin Hutchinson-Walters, who also plays first grade rugby for The Lakes. In Tamworth, HutchinsonWalters played a vital role in the phase play leading up to his team’s equalising try in the Grand Final match against Newcastle Hunter. The Coach’s Award for the Women’s XV went to Gloria

Senior 1st XV Best Forward, Matt Martin, from the Ourimbah Razorbacks

Kaati from Warnervale, largely due to her commitment to the team. Playing as a reserve, Gloria brought strength to the team with her entries, as well as a good attitude to the game. Awards went to six other players from Terrigal, Hornsby and Gosford/Woy Woy clubs. These accolades were never meant to bookend a season of

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rugby that was due to continue through to September but has now been cancelled until 2022. The awards are a sign of the future promise within Central Coast Rugby that plans to return to the field next year.

Source: Media release, August 30 Central Coast Rugby Union

Union season cancelled RUGBY UNION The Board of the Central Coast Rugby Union (CCRU) have made the difficult decision to abandon the 2021 CCRU competition in all senior grades. “The continued lockdown, due to the spread of COVID-19 throughout our community, has left the Board with no choice but to cancel what remained of the 2021 local rugby season,” a spokesperson said. “This decision was made in line with advice received from NSW Country, which was to

think of the wellbeing of our communities and for all competitions in regional NSW to cease. “We have now been in lockdown for nine weeks, with at least another two weeks to come and our clubs have not trained or prepared for rugby in this time. “We have concerns that if and when community sport is allowed to return the extreme conditions which could be placed on us will not give the zone or the clubs any benefit to continue our competition. “This includes a long Return

to Play protocol, limited training numbers, vaccination requirements and restricted or possibly no crowds.” The spokesperson said CCRU had been advised by NSWRU that the Return to Play protocol would have to be at least 20 days. The Board have determined that no Premierships will be awarded for the 2021 season. “This decision was not made lightly – it is the first time this has occurred since our competition’s inception in 1975,” the spokesperson said.

Also, no competition awards will be handed out in 2021, such as the Club Championship, Syd Noble Medal, the Kate Thomson Medal or any Service Awards. The CCRU Presentation evening has been cancelled apart from the Representative Awards acknowledged from the NSW Country Championships campaign in June (see story page 32). The Board had made plans over the past nine weeks to be prepared to get rugby back up and running on the Coast and to finish the competition with a

Finals Series. “The length of this lockdown and the restricted access to playing fields for everyone to play and train on over the coming months, has left us with not enough time to run any of the 13 draws which had been put together as options to successfully finish our competition. “To say the Board is disappointed is an understatement and we do regret not being able to allow our clubs and supporters to see out the 2021 season. “We had left it to the last

possible moment to get the competition back up and running. “The Board thanks all of our 10 clubs, their volunteers, players and team staff, our CCRU sponsors and match officials, for their support in what has been a challenging period of time. “We look forward to providing a more fulfilling competition in 2022.” Source: Media release, Aug 27 Central Coast Rugby Union