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Back to the beach

Tuggerah Rural Fire Brigade crews were called to the M1 freeway on Wednesday afternoon, September 8, after a large road crusher machine had come off the back of a truck. See page 5

Out&About

Central Coast Council has partnered with Grow It Local to get Coasties excited about growing and sourcing produce locally to reduce food waste. See page 14

Central Coast volunteer surf lifesavers raised their iconic red and yellow flags at Toowoon Bay on Monday to signify the start of the season this Saturday, September 18.

Business

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Two fire stations at risk of service cuts The Fire Brigade Employees Union (FBEU) is calling on community support to save Budgewoi and Wyong Fire and Rescue NSW stations being taken temporarily offline during periods when they are short of staff. State Secretary of FBEU, Martin Dixon, said taking any fire station offline deprived a local community of a critical emergency response, leaving any response up to fire stations from further away and reducing the number of fire trucks at any incident. He said the proposal by Fire

and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) was being fought by the Fire Brigade Employees Union in the Industrial Relations Commission. “At the moment, fire stations without sufficient safe crewing levels are supplemented by other firefighters at overtime rates, which is necessary to keep our communities safe. “Staffing shortages can be avoided by fixing the critical understaffing and underfunding of the service. “The union for professional firefighters in NSW, the FBEU, is fighting hard to stop this

proposal through every way possible, including through the courts, but we need the help of local communities to fight it. “We encourage people to write to their local State Member of Parliament, write to the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, write to the Commissioner of Fire and Rescue NSW, and make your voices heard. “We want people to let their family and friends know that this government wants to shut down their local fire station, depriving them and their community of a critical

emergency response if anything goes wrong. “Most importantly, we need the community to support our local firefighters who are, of course, at the centre of this proposal. “They are doing their best to maintain this vital service, and their employer wants to throw them aside and allow their local community to be exposed. “We encourage people to apply for positions at their local Fire and Rescue NSW stations if they’re recruiting and be sure to thank your local firies for their exceptional work in the

community,” Dixon said. Deputy Commissioner for FRNSW, Jeremy Fewtrell, said FRNSW was committed to keeping communities safe and used a risk-based approach to manage the readiness of its emergency service delivery. “FRNSW has an established procedure of managing all of its on-call fire stations, and the practice of taking fire trucks temporarily offline is partly a result of changing demographics, improvements in technology, and a more modern understanding of fire safety and risks. Continued page 6

Students from K-6 at selected schools have been encouraged to pick up a pencil or a paintbrush to design a sold sign sticker using a template. See page 24

Sport

Kyah Simon of Tacoma has been selected for a 25-player Matildas squad in a friendly match against the Republic of Ireland on September 22, a match that will herald in a three-year international cycle... See page 32

Puzzles page 19

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Doggy library a fetching idea

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New intercity trains, called the Mariyung Fleet, have received the final tick of approval to start carrying rail travellers between Sydney and the Central Coast and Newcastle. See page 5

News

Elly and Bec lead Alpine Everesting challenge

A local organisation has sent a collection of ‘happy hats’ to the suburbs most affected by the current lockdown. See page 14

Education

Hart had sought an urgent meeting with IPART after it granted Council a 15 per cent rate rise for three years instead of permanently. Hart spoke out against the

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the file note, and mentioned that it had improved its processes thanks to the group’s feedback. “Credit where credit is due, it was refreshing to get such a positive response from IPART recognising the importance of transparency around the Council’s behind-the-scenes lobbying,” group member, Jude Roxburgh, said. “Now we can see what they’re saying and correct any misinformation.” IPART attendees at the meeting were Carmel Donnelly

Over the past year, Erina-based Dr Elly Warren has taken part in the Tour de Cure to raise money for cancer research but this year she has decided to take the fundraising up a notch.

Rain, lockdown or shine – life doesn’t stop at Calga’s Walkabout Wildlife Sanctuary. See page 17

Business

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(Chair) Liz Livingstone (CEO) and Sheridan Rapmund (Director). Administrator, Rik Hart, and CEO, David Farmer, attended from Central Coast Council. The file note shows that IPART Chair, Carmel Donnelly, indicated that the full Tribunal was the decision-making body of IPART and as such it was not appropriate at the meeting for the council to seek to influence or provide details as the full Tribunal was not present. “Carmel noted that it was not appropriate to re-prosecute

previous decisions,” the file note said. “Carmel stated that as Chair she has a job to do, and she would discharge that responsibility with appropriate due diligence and without fear or favour.” The meeting started with Donnelly introducing herself as new Chair of IPART. Hart and Farmer both then gave brief introductions including their previous work history. Continued page 4

Umina Beach Public School has shared images of ‘Spoonville’ – a community initiative aimed at spreading joy during lockdown. See page 29

Sport

The Peninsula has scooped the pool at Surf Life Saving NSW’s Awards of Excellence, announced virtually on August 28, taking out four major awards including Surf Lifesaver and Youth Lifesaver of the Year. See page 32

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As the Central Coast prepares to enter its 10th week of lockdown, COVID-19 case numbers in the region have risen to 70 amid growing concerns over the shortage of Pfizer vaccination appointments available. With continued pressure from Premier Gladys Berejiklian for residents to be vaccinated, Federal Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, has given assurances more vaccines are headed our way, with more GPs set to administer Pfizer this month. Even so, people who have been advised against receiving the AstraZeneka vaccine for health reasons are still finding

it almost impossible to book a Pfizer jab, with Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, saying a lack of information surrounding just when the vaccines will be available is a major concern (see more page 12). Seven new COVID cases in the region were reported on September 2, three linked to previously notified cases and the source of infection for the other four cases under investigation. All seven cases were in the community while infectious. These new cases were in addition to 16 cases announced over the past week. On August 28, two additional COVID-19 cases were

confirmed – one linked to a worksite in Sydney and one a household contact. Neither of these people was in isolation during the infectious period. Two more cases were announced on August 29 – one who had been isolation while infectious with the source of infection under investigation and the second linked to a Sydney workplace, in isolation during the infectious period. Six positive cases were confirmed on August 30, with five of them close contacts of previously notified cases and the source of infection for one case under investigation. On August 31, the tally rose by four more cases, all of which

were linked to previously notified cases. Two of them were in isolation while infectious and two were infectious in the community. Two more patients tested positive on September 1, one linked to a previously notified case and one linked to a Sydney worksite. Both were in the community while infectious. Seven cases have now been linked to the KI Building Services exposure site at North Gosford. Anyone who attended the site (including the site office) between August 20 and 27 is considered a close contact and should get tested and isolate for 14 days since their last

exposure at the site. Central Coast Local Health District reported that a review of Service NSW check-in data for the site indicated incomplete data and inadequate records. Police are undertaking ongoing compliance checks and inspections of the site. Meanwhile, the list of exposure sites in the region continues to grow, with latest additions including West Gosford, Wadalba, Tuggerah, Erina Fair, Wyoming, Kangy Angy, Toowoon Bay, Ettalong Beach, Hamlyn Terrace and Gosford. To see a full list of all exposure sites in NSW visit NSW Health case locations web page. Terry Collins

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Dr Elly Warren, of Yerin Aboriginal Health Services in Wyong, is embarking on her third Alpine Everesting challenge in an effort to help cure cancer by donating funds to Tour de Cure.

While AstraZeneka appointments are freely available, booking a Pfizer jab on the Central Coast is still almost impossible, despite assurances from Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, that more vaccines are headed to the region. See page 8

Central Coast Council’s water and sewerage business is expecting a loss of $11M this financial year.

The NPWS is planning to revitalise Bateau Bay’s tired looking Crackneck Lookout precinct in Wyrrabalong National Park with smart new design features and improved facilities. See page 3

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Out&About

The third stage of a $1.4M project to upgrade Bouddi Coastal Walk has been completed and the new section is now open for locals to explore.

Nineteen-year-old Alex Hart would love to be a truck driver, but he knows he’s got to work his way up, so for the time being he’s happy to have a full-time job... See page 13

Business

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Health

Some of the Peninsula’s best known and loved business personalities have made a video together encouraging locals to get vaccinated so the community can get back to doing everything it loves sooner.

Sport

The Central Coast has scooped the pool at the Surf Life Saving NSW Awards of Excellence, taking out seven major awards. See page 39

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COVID ALERT

Residents in 29 suburbs urged to get tested There is mounting evidence of community transmission of COVID-19 in and surrounding the Lake Munmorah, Charmhaven, Bateau Bay and Toukley communities and people who live or work there are urged to be extra vigilant and get tested. There are at least 29 suburbs on high alert in the northern area where the list of exposure sites grows longer and longer as the number of Central Coast COVID cases escalated to 130 on Tuesday, September 7. Many of those cases have

been infectious while out in the community and some were linked to known cases, while the source of the infection for others is still under investigation, causing concern from health authorities that there were unknown infections within the community. A week ago, on Wednesday, September 1, there were only two new cases, but since then new cases daily have risen exponentially to the highest number so far of 22 new cases on Tuesday, September 7. Brooke Avenue School at Killarney Vale was closed on Tuesday, September 7 – the

fourth school in the past month to close because of COVID exposure. There were about 60 students on the school grounds that day. The school grounds, including the on-site YMCA Out of School Hours (OOSH) program, will remain closed until contact tracing and deep cleaning is undertaken. Killarney Vale Public School re-opened on Monday following a COVID detection on Friday, September 3. NSW Health has reminded families that children should stay at home unless they

absolutely need to attend school, such as if they are the child of an essential worker. Anyone who was at Wyong Hospital’s emergency department waiting room on Thursday, September 2, between 8:45pm and 11:50pm is considered a close contact and must get tested immediately and isolate for 14 days, regardless of the results. Health authorities are urging anyone in the following suburbs to be tested as there is mounting evidence of community transmission: Blue Haven, Charmhaven, Doyalson, Gorokan, Hamlyn Terrace,

Kanwal, Lake Haven, San Remo, Wadalba, Warnervale, Wyong, Blue Bay, Bateau Bay, Killarney Vale, Long Jetty, Shelly Beach, The Entrance, The Entrance North, Toowoon Bay, Budgewoi, Buff Point, Canton Beach, Halekulani, Magenta, Norah Head, Noraville, Toukley, Tuggerawong and Wyongah. Meanwhile, the number of locals not following the stayat-home orders is also surging, with police issuing 422 fines since Operation Stay At Home began on Monday, August 16. See page 4

Five of the Top 10 Suburbs for Affordable Houses in NSW are on the Central Coast – Mardi, Bateau Bay, Springfield, Point Clare and Kariong. See page 21

Sport

Central Coast Mariners have finally been tasked to develop a new female team for the nation’s highest level of professional football... See page 32

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Less than 50 per cent of Peninsula residents have received both doses of their COVID vaccine as we approach Premier Gladys Berejiklian’s September 13 promise of more freedoms for the fully vaccinated. The Premier announced those fully vaccinated would be able to participate in outdoor gatherings of up to five people who live in the same LGA from September 13. Approximately 70 per cent of Peninsula residents have received their first dose of vaccine but it appears to be young people who are continuing to miss out.

Young people are bearing the brunt of the Delta outbreak but they are being vaccinated at half the rate of the rest of the population according to NSW Health. It’s an issue that Taine Tepua, a local hospitality worker and university student, is facing. Taine said, as a worker at McDonalds Umina, he is concerned about being on the front line and exposed to the virus without a vaccine. “There has been a constant struggle to get a vaccine as I’m being told by some people, I am eligible, yet when I call nearby facilities, they say to wait a few weeks,” he said.

“There is a lot of confusion on ‘who’ different places are offering vaccines to. “A lot of my friends have faced these struggles as well – one of them even said that they had been put on hold five time and each time they were told to call back later. “I am concerned about being on the front line – we are facing adults who could possibly be carrying COVID-19 and aren’t actually being protected ourselves. “Any adult with COVID-19 could unknowingly risk all of our workers and that adult could have the vaccine and be fine, but for us workers, we

don’t have that protection. “I have been given an option from Erina to get the vaccine possibly within the month – the clinic told me to call them back in two weeks to see if there is any availability. “There is a lot of confusion for people who are aged 15+ working in hospitality and accessing vaccines. “I don’t think it helps that we had been considered as a part of Greater Sydney, however where almost everyone can get vaccinated in Sydney, it’s very hard for us on the Coast to get vaccinated due to lower supply.” The lack of Pfizer supply on

the Coast is also affecting local high school students as they face further uncertainty about being able to return to school with face-to-face learning expected to resume from November 8. Currently, students are eligible for the Pfizer vaccine if they are above 12 years old, and in a listed priority group according to NSW Health guidelines or are 16 years and older. However there have been widespread reports from local parents that these appointments have been near impossible to secure. Continued page 4

Today, Thursday, September 9, is R U Ok? Day – a day for the community to check in with friends and family. See page 25

Sport

Dylan Littlehales from Wamberal has just missed out on achieving an Olympic medal by finishing fourth place in the final of the Men’s Kayak Single 200m - KL3. See page 31

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Back to the beach

Tuggerah Rural Fire Brigade crews were called to the M1 freeway on Wednesday afternoon, September 8, after a large road crusher machine had come off the back of a truck. See page 5

Out&About

When your Dad is the Director of the Australian Reptile Park, what better to occupy you during lockdown than helping care for an at-risk koala joey? See page 18

Four students and one graduate from the NAISDA Dance college at Kariong featured in NT Dance Company’s production Forbidden at the Darwin Entertainment Centre on September 3 and 4.

The Central Coast will not come out of lockdown on September 11 amid continuing concern over escalating COVID-19 case numbers in the region. While announcing easing of restrictions in much of regional NSW, Deputy Premier John Barilaro said on September 9 that with case numbers still high, stay at home orders would stay in effect on the Central Coast, along with various other regions in the state. At September 9, there were 167 confirmed cases on the Coast. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said when the region’s lockdown was last reviewed in August there were 45 active COVID-19 cases, but that number had more than tripled since.

Central Coast Council has partnered with Grow It Local to get Coasties excited about growing and sourcing produce locally to reduce food waste. See page 14

Health

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Ricky Zappavigna from Zapps in Booker Bay

Young workers feel left out

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For the first time in 70 years, there is no longer a member of the Sparrow family on the payroll at Walker Bros Timber and Building Supplies at North Gosford, following Keith’s retirement. See page 25

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COVID cases hit 70 as Pfizer supplies dwindle

IPART tells Council what is appropriate IPART decision at the June 29 Council meeting, calling it irresponsible. As he adopted the rates and the operational plan for 2021, he said he would seek an urgent meeting with IPART to discuss the rate rise beyond three years. The meeting was held on July 27 and IPART has released a file note. Protest group, Protest Against Extreme Rates of Central Coast, asked IPART for the minutes. IPART replied, with a link to

Elly cycles to close the gap

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Administrator Rik Hart was told during a meeting he called with the NSW Independent Pricing and Regulatory Authority (IPART) that it would be inappropriate for Council to seek to influence IPART when the full Tribunal was not present.

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Central Coast Council is urging residents to exercise caution and report any suspected asbestos containing materials found on beaches or other public open spaces after a resident found more than 75 pieces of the dangerous material at Terrigal over a two-month period. See page 3

Out&About

Local dog owners have created a ‘dog library’ to turn their affection for canines into something to build a sense of community during the lockdown.

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Central Coast volunteer surf lifesavers raised their iconic red and yellow flags at Toowoon Bay on Monday to signify the start of the season this Saturday, September 18.

Coast lockdown to be extended following surge in COVID cases “For the first time, there are active COVID-19 cases in every single postcode across the Central Coast,” Crouch said. “The only way we can beat the Delta strain is by getting everyone vaccinated.” Crouch confirmed that the slight easing of restrictions for the region announced on August 26 will remain in force. This allows for groups of up to five fully vaccinated people to gather outdoors within the LGA or within 5km of home outside the LGA from September 13. As Premier Gladys Berejiklian outlined a roadmap for coming out of lockdown once the state attained a 70 per cent rate of double vaccination, Crouch reminded Coasties that the regional percentage on the Coast to date is around 40 per cent.

“I am calling for everyone on the Central Coast to remain vigilant and follow the stay-athome rules,” he said. Crouch said the state was on track to reach the 70 per cent milestone in mid-October, but only fully vaccinated residents would be permitted to take advantage of easing restrictions. “There are approximately 21,000 Central Coast residents getting vaccinated each week which is good progress, but we need to do better,” he said. “Both brands of the vaccine are safe, effective and free and both brands also reduce the likelihood of death by over 90 per cent.” Meanwhile, case numbers on the Coast have more than doubled in the past week. On September 3, eight cases were confirmed; two linked to

previously notified cases, one linked to a worksite cluster in Sydney and five under investigation. On September 4, 15 more residents tested positive; 14 linked to known cases and the source of infection for one under investigation. Fourteen were infectious in the community. Seven more cases were announced on September 5; five linked to known cases and theothertwounderinvestigation, with five cases in the community while infectious. September 6 saw the announcement of eight more cases; seven linked to known cases and one under investigation. Then, on September 7, 22 cases were confirmed; 19 linked to known cases and three

under investigation. Eleven were in the community while infectious. September 8 saw 15 more cases announced; nine linked to known cases and the source of six under investigation, with 13 in the community while infectious. And finally, on September 9, another 22 cases were announced; 13 linked to known cases and nine under investigation. Of these, 20 were in the community while infectious. Multiple Central Coast exposure sites are being announced daily. Residents are urged to continue checking the NSW Health website for esposure site locations, times and dates. Terry Collins

Sport

Central Coast Mariners has announced its intention to enter the W-League competition in 2022/23 as the women’s league expands. See page 40

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Meeting to discuss Coast Track missing link

The dangerous curve where the path to Shelly Beach starts

Dozens of East Bateau Bay residents will hold a virtual Shelly Beach Safe Path community meeting on Thursday, September 16, to discuss the “missing link” in the Coast Walking Track. The online meeting was put together by Federal Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, and The Entrance MP, David Mehan, to support residents trying to get a safe walking path along a section of Bateau Bay Rd. They wanted Central Coast Council to clear an overgrown 200m section along the

ocean side of Bateau Bay Rd, where grass and bitou bush had covered the informal offroad pathway between Blue Lagoon and Shelly Beach, and walkers were being forced out on to the road. It is Crown land, under the management of Council, and their advice was for people to use the footpath on the other side of the road, and cross at the pedestrian refuges. Resident, Judy Townsend, who has rallied the community to have the situation improved, said that was not a safe option. “The idea that you would cross the busy Bateau Bay Rd

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at Blue Lagoon at the pedestrian island, walk two blocks along to the Shelly Beach access path, and then have to take your life in your hands to get back across Bateau Bay Rd at that notorious curve in the road is definitely not the safe option,” she said. When residents first raised the matter early in August, Council said it had no plans to remove vegetation to clear the informal path but since then Council staff have attended a site meeting with community members. Earlier this week Council made a start by slashing then

mowing some of the weeds on the verge but the community would like to see the path completed. “We really don’t want much, it’s not as though we’re demanding a proper engineered footpath, we just want the removal of weeds to make a safe simple off-road path,” Judy Townsend said. “To have this missing link completed would mean walkers would be off the road all the way from Shelly Beach along The Coast Track to Crackneck Lookout,” she said. The local MPs, Emma McBride and David Mehan,

have called Thursday’s open public meeting via Zoom so they can understand the community’s perspective and determine the next steps. “As a Landcare volunteer on the Coast and a local MP, I want to make sure our community has safe access in and around our region,” McBride said. “The section between Shelly Beach and Blue Lagoon is often described as a missing link in Bateau Bay. “The area is popular for locals and visitors, but without a pathway it’s dangerously close to traffic.

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“People in our community want to see this area connected, so we can have safe access around Shelly Beach and Crackneck Lookout. “I’ll be joining David Mehan, Member for The Entrance at a community Zoom meeting about this on Thursday and I am looking forward to hearing more from Bateau Bay residents about their concerns and their plans to create a safe pathway in the area for the future,” McBride said. Sue Murray

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Politicians squabble as Coast waits for Pfizer

Friction between the State and Federal Governments has come to a head over the Central Coast’s lack of Pfizer supply as the region reels from a doubling of new cases in the past week from 130 to 278. Cases continue to rise and dozens of new exposure sites have been listed in all Coast postcodes so the need to increase vaccination coverage is something the NSW Government said could trigger a review of the lockdown deadline. As of Monday, September 13, 77.6 per cent of locals had received their first dose and 45.5 per cent were fully vaccinated. The statewide lockdown is expected to end in mid-October after NSW achieves over 70 per cent vaccination coverage but there is the potential for the Coast to leave the lockdown earlier – depending on vaccine supplies and uptake. Parliamentary Secretary for Central Coast, Adam Crouch, acknowledged there had been a “very short” supply of Pfizer on the Coast and said he hoped the Federal Government would

supply more Pfizer doses. “Gosford and Wyong Hospitals are currently administering 4,800 Pfizer doses per week,” Crouch said. “This is very good but we can always do better. “This is just 40 per cent of what Gosford and Wyong Hospitals could do if Pfizer vaccines were readily available. “Gosford Hospital even has the staff and the space ready and waiting to operate as a mass vaccination hub, but only if the Federal Government supplies more Pfizer doses.” It is reported that Gosford and Wyong Hospitals can administer up to 12,000 Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines per week in addition to administering AstraZeneca doses – but this is entirely dependent on supply. Federal Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, said the NSW Government had to address the current bottleneck in the amount of Pfizer allocated to the Coast. “Central Coast residents are doing their bit to hit the 70 per cent and 80 per cent targets,” Wicks said. “To date,the NSW Government have received almost three

million doses of Pfizer, which is enough to vaccinate around 45 per cent of the state with a first dose. “However, I am advised the Central Coast Local Health District has not received an increase in Pfizer allocations since July 2021. “From the NSW Government allocation of Pfizer, the Central Coast has been receiving about half (2.1 per cent) of the Pfizer we would expect based on our population size (4.8 per cent), which has left a shortfall of about 30,000 doses locally. “I thank the NSW Premier for her determination to stamp out the Delta outbreak in Western and Southwest Sydney, but its time our region gets back the 30,000 Pfizer doses that were taken to fight the virus on the front-line.” Wicks said there will be over

55 GP clinics administering Pfizer on the Coast by the end of September but could not confirm what GPs would receive doses, or when they would they receive them. “We are not given a list of GPs that are administering Pfizer to ensure that GP practices are not inundated with calls,” Wicks said. “When a GP comes online with Pfizer, bookings will become available on the Eligibility Checker on the Health.gov.au website.” NSW is set to receive an additional 1.38 million doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine following agreements between Australia and the UK and also with Singapore this month, however, there has been no confirmation on the numbers the Coast will receive. Deputy Premier of NSW, John

Barilaro, issued a damning response to Wicks’ claims and said the redirected Pfizer supply had been “all returned” to the Coast. “Firstly, Lucy Wicks is incorrect … it’s a disgusting attempt to play politics at a time of crisis,” Barilaro said. “There was a moment in time where we were going to redirect Pfizer. “And then the Federal Government turned up with the 530,000 additional Pfizer shots for southwestern and western Sydney. “That meant that none of the Pfizer allocated to the regions was actually redirected. “So, for a moment in time, there was probably a twoweek delay, but it was all returned. “The second part is with Pfizer, we don’t control the supply of vaccines, the Federal Government does. “So, the Federal Government has complete control of how much vaccine goes where, including Pfizer. “The Federal Government hasn’t got sufficient supply of Pfizer and there’s nothing we can do about that.”

It was the State Government’s decision to divert the Pfizer supplies from the Coast in early August to HSC students in areas of greatest concern in Sydney but, Barilaro said: “I’d question that all 30,000 people on this waiting list could not possibly consider AstraZeneca and they should talk to their GP or health professional to find out. “So I hate when Federal politicians want to play politics when they’ve got the facts completely wrong. “We have a vaccination program that gets supplied by the Federal Government. “The Federal Government supplies Pfizer directly to GPs, it supplies AstraZeneca directly to pharmacists, and we play no role in that … and then we get an allocation to NSW Health of Pfizer supplies and AstraZeneca supplies. “So again, as much as my federal colleagues want to put the blame on the State and play politics, the truth here is that we are limited in what we can do with Pfizer, because we don’t control the vaccine supply.” Maisy Rae

Central Coast Friends of Democracy Submissions to the Public Inquiry should be made public Our local region faced another insult in April this year. This time, it was the Interim Administrator, Dick Persson, who recommended that the NSW government “take whatever action necessary to prevent the return of the currently suspended councillors, and to delay the September 2021 election”. This delay was “to allow a formal Inquiry to determine what is needed to achieve the successful merger of the two previous Councils”. Mr. Persson’s recommendation clearly indicated that he was calling for a Public Inquiry to allow the merger to be pushed through - whilst keeping the community’s voice out of the decision making process. Over 20,000 community members signed an electronic petition calling for a judicial inquiry. Instead, the State government announced a Public inquiry on 26 April. On 28 May, the Commissioner appointed to the Public Inquiry invited submissions from the public. At that time, the Information Sheet stated a clear intention that submissions were to be made public: Public availability and inspection of written submissions Generally, the Commissioner proposes that submissions to the Inquiry will be made publicly available. …….. The Commissioner may also withhold from public

display any part of a submission considered by her to be patently defamatory in nature or irrelevant to the Terms of Reference. …...Arrangements will be made for interested persons to inspect the submissions locally. Additionally, they may be published on the Inquiry website. The information sheet also indicated that “There are protections available to persons making a submission to the Inquiry against potential liability for defamation in respect of matters contained in the submission, provided the material is relevant to the Terms of Reference.” Submissions closed on 21 June. Over 100 people are listed as having made submissions to the Public Inquiry - each presumably understanding that their submission would be made public (unless requested otherwise) and become part of the public record. In August, it was reported that a decision had been made that no submissions will be made public. This goes against community expectations and is not consistent with the Inquiry’s Information Sheet for preparing submissions. Although there may be some basis to redact some information, to not make submissions public is a further afront on our community - and our democracy.

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Crusher causes northbound traffic chaos Tuggerah Rural Fire Brigade crews were called to the M1 freeway on Wednesday afternoon, September 8, after a large road crusher machine had come off the back of a truck. On arrival at about 3:30pm, crews found the crusher had come off the back of a low-end loader blocking the northbound on-ramp at Wyong Rd overpass at Mardi. The crusher had impacted the concrete barrier causing debris to land on the M1 and the crusher was leaking a significant amount of hydraulic fluid and diesel. RFS and Fire and Rescue crews immediately worked to prevent the fluids entering a nearby drain

using absorbent to contain the spill. During the clean-up operation the northbound on-ramp was closed, causing northbound motorists to re-route to the Ourimbah interchange or to Sparks Rd for a short time. Freeway traffic was limited to one lane when two northbound lanes were closed. Fire and Rescue crews were finished at the scene by about 5pm and the salvage crew moved in after the peak hour traffic to remove the truck and machine. One person was transported to hospital. Source: Tuggerah Rural Fire Service

EPA issues maximum fine for wastewater spill The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has issued Sanitarium with the largest fine possible for discharging wastewater into a local waterway from its food production factory at Berkeley Vale. Australian Health & Nutrition Association Ltd (Sanitarium) was

fined $15,000, which is the maximum under EPA legislation, for dirty water discharge into a tributary of Ourimbah Creek which flows into Tuggerah Lake. The spill happened in February when Sanitarium was transferring wastewater to the sewer using a temporary piping arrangement. Pipework dislodged from the

sewer manhole and the wastewater ran into a waterway. EPA Director Regulatory Operations, Adam Gilligan, said Sanitarium did not have adequate checks in place and did not notice the dislodged pipework for at least three hours. “A large quantity of wastewater flowed into a tributary of

Ourimbah Creek which then flows into Tuggerah Lake. “When we analysed the discharged wastewater we found it was highly alkaline, which can damage sensitive aquatic environments. “Aquatic life can be affected when pH levels rise too high or change rapidly,” Gilligan said.

The EPA’s water quality analysis revealed a clear impact from the discharge in the downstream sampling location when compared with the upstream sampling results. “This incident should be a reminder to everyone both in community and industry, that spills of any kind can severely damage the health of our

waterways and the people and animals that rely on them,” Gillian said. Members of the public are encouraged to report any water pollution incidents to Enviro Line on 131 555.

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Two fire stations at risk of service cuts

Budgewoi Fire and Rescue brigade

From page 1 “Under FRNSW’s risk-based approach, which was formalised in conjunction with the FBEU in 2008, a fire truck

is only temporarily taken offline when there are more than sufficient resources in the area to respond to emergencies. “These decisions are based on data including ongoing

Wyong Fire and Rescue NSW

incident response coverage of the area by other nearby appliances. “Each fire truck and its crew is a mobile resource available to respond wherever

it is needed. “FRNSW’s network of coverage is managed centrally from communication centres and is able to provide rapid emergency response based on

the fastest available resource, independent of fixed fire station locations.” Deputy Commission Fewtrell said the needs of the community were always taken into account

when making a decision to take an appliance offline. Sue Murray

Forum to empower community on planning

A public forum to be held in October will be a first step to give the community more control over local planning processes. The forum will be co-hosted by the Central Coast Community Better Planning Group and Central Coast Friends of Democracy on Saturday, October 23. Chair of the Better Planning Group, Gary Chestnut, said the two community organisations wanted to invite the whole community to have more influence over how the Central Coast will be developed in the future. “Since 2015 we have had a forced council amalgamation, the introduction of State Environmental Planning

Policies (SEPPs) and planning panels – all of which have taken decision-making about development on the Central Coast out of the community’s hands,” he said. “The Central Coast local government area has also spent almost half of its first five years as a regional council under NSW Government Administration which has further eroded the community’s influence in decision making and, until the Public Inquiry into the Council’s financial status is concluded, we do not know when our democratic local government representation will be restored.” Former Central Coast Council Mayor and founder of Central Coast Friends of Democracy, Jane Smith, said the community

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planning forum would be a “first step” towards giving the community a greater say in the region’s future. “We know that members of the Central Coast community have very strong opinions

about the future direction they want this region to move in and it is time their voices were heard,” she said. “The community planning forum will be a platform for discussion that will kick off a

process across the Coast to make certain the whole community is well-informed about the impact of planning decisions that are already in the pipeline. “This event will be an opportunity to listen to current decision-makers from Central Coast Council, local and state organisations and activists who are already campaigning on behalf of the broader community. “It will also be a platform for you to share your concerns and ideas about planning and developments in your own neighbourhood and the whole region. “At the moment we are voiceless. Decisions are being made behind closed doors and with the flick of a pen that have

long-term consequences for the local environment, for the amenity of our villages and suburbs – for our beloved lifestyle. “The Community Better Planning Group and Friends of Democracy invite all community members to register to participate in this important forum. “It will be a starting point for an ongoing campaign to put our community in control of its future,” Smith said. To register go online to ccfriendsofdemocracy.com/ events. Source: Media release, Sep 9 Community Better Planning Group, CC Friends of Democracy

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COVID cases more than double in a week The coronavirus pandemic took a tragic turn last Thursday when the Central Coast recorded its first COVID-19 death during the current outbreak, with the passing of a woman in her 50s. Dr Kat Taylor, the Public Health Director of Central Coast Local Health District, confirmed the woman died on September 9 at Gosford Hospital after testing positive to COVID-19 but also with an underlying

medical condition. In the past week the number of positive COVID cases has more than doubled, from 130 on September 7 to 278 on September 14. For the first time, COVID is spreading in every postcode area on the Central Coast. Dr Taylor said cases were increasing rapidly in some suburbs – Lake Haven, San Remo,KillarneyVale,Budgewoi, Halekulani, Norah Head, Noraville, Toukley, Kanwal, Tumbi Umbi, Chittaway Bay,

Chittaway Point, Glenning Valley, Fountaindale, Berkeley Vale, Tuggerah, Mardi, Wyong, Tacoma South, Rocky Point, Tuggerawong, Watanobbi and Ourimbah. She is urging everyone, regardless of where they live, to be tested to locate undetected virus sources, and most importantly to get vaccinated. Three more schools were closed in the past week with Toukley Public School being the seventh since the beginning of August.

Our Lady of the Rosary at The Entrance, Tuggerah Public School and the Toukley school which includes the Out of School Hours program and Kooloora Pre-School have all since reopened following deep cleaning. Residents were hoping to come out of lockdown on Friday last week, but Deputy Premier John Barilaro said the Stay-atHome Public Health Orders would remain in place because of concerns over the rising number of COVID cases.

However, as previously announced, five people who are fully vaccinated can gather outdoors in public places such as beaches and parks, but not in residential backyards. Masks are still required outdoors unless exercising, eating or drinking, and all adults must be from the same local government area and be able to show proof of vaccination. Children aged 12 and under are not counted in the group of five.

The State Government’s Roadmap to Recovery, announced on September 9, says further restrictions will begin to be lifted once 70 per cent double vaccination rates have been achieved, which is expected to be mid-October. At this stage, the Central Coast has a double vaccination rate of 45.5 per cent and 77.6 per cent have received one dose (as at September 12). Sue Murray

Exposure sites in every local postcode The number of COVID-19 cases in the past week has more than doubled and the virus is now present in every postcode area of the Central Coast. Between September 7 to 14, the number of people testing positive to COVID rose from 130 to 278 and health authorities are urging everyone to be tested and to be vaccinated. Dozens of exposure sites have been announced by Central Coast Local Health District since Wednesday, September 8. The locations and times listed below marked with an asterisk (*) are close contacts and anyone at those places at those times should get another test, wear a mask around others and limit their movements until receiving a negative result. Toowoon Bay Newsagency – 147 Bay Rd, September 6, 8:05am-8:30am and September 7, 3:15pm3:35pm*; Saltwater Takeaway Toowoon Bay – September 8, 3:15pm-3:35pm*; Amcal Toowoon Bay Pharmacy – September 8, 3pm-1:15pm*; Aldi Bateau Bay Square – August 30, 4:30pm-5:30pm; September 7, 11:20am11:50am* and 5:10pm5:30pm*;

Coles Northlakes shopping centre at San Remo – September 1, 2:20pm-3:10pm and 3:30pm-4pm; September 6, 4:30pm-5:15pm*; IGA North Wyong – 34 Cutler Dr, August 30, 12:15pm12:35pm and 4pm-415pm; September 6, 12:50pm3:40pm* and September 1, 11:20am-11:45am; Pie Face, United service station Ourimbah – September 7, 3:50pm-4:15pm; Pinnacle Performance and Nutrition, Budgewoi – 4 Ocean St, September 6, 11:30am-11:45am; Bakers Delight Wyong – Village Central, September 4, 10:50am-11:20am; BWS Bateau Bay – Cresthaven Ave, September 5, 1:05pm-1:20pm; BP Tuggerah – 100 Pacific Highway, September 1, 7:25pm-7:40pm; Central Coast Cycles, Killarney Vale – September 4, 10:30am-11am; Chemist Outlet North Wyong – Amy Cl, September 6, 10:30am-11am; GTC Giftware & Tobacco Wyong – Village Central, September 6, 4:55pm-5:20pm; Liquorland Wyong – Alison Rd, August 31, 12:45pm12:55pm; Lou’s Eatery Wyong – Cutler Dr, September 7, 5:10pm-6:55pm;

Nargis Gourmet Food Indian & Kebab Wadalba – Edward Stinson Ave, September 7, 2:30pm-2:50pm; Subway Tuggerah – Pacific Highway, September 8, 12:50pm-1:15pm; Westside petrol station Toukley – 365 Main Rd, September 8, 12pm-12:15pm; TSG Chittaway – Chittaway Bay shopping centre, September 5, 2:05pm-2:30pm and September 6, 10:45am11:10am*; The Cheesecake Shop Tuggerah – Johnson Rd, September 5, 3:40am-4pm; Ampol Foodary, Lake Haven, cnr Gorokan Dr and Goobarabah Ave – August 29, 10:35am-10:50am; August 30, 6:05pm-6:20pm; September 1, 2:05pm-2:20pm; Lake Haven shopping centre – Jamaica Blue, August 30, 8:40am-8:50am; Fortune Café & Grill, August 31, 12:50pm-1:10pm; Coles, September 2, 9:45am-10am; Master Noodle, September 7, 6.15pm to 6.30pm; Bunnings Tuggerah Supa Centre – August 31 9:45am10:20am and 6:25pm-6:50pm; Autobarn, Lake Haven Mega Centre – September 1, 1:35pm1:55pm; Commonwealth Bank Lake Haven – September 1, 7:35pm-7:50pm; Shell Berkerley Vale –

Tumbi Creek Rd, September 2, 9:05am-9:15am; Shell Coles Killarney Vale – Wyong Rd, September 4, 11am-11:15am; Shell Coles Express Ourimbah – 78 Pacific Highway, September 2, 8:40am-8:55am; Coles Toukley – cnr Yaralla and Hargraves St, September 6, 8p-8:35pm; Coles Wyong Village – Alison Rd, August 31, 12:30pm12:40pm; The Old Bakery Wyong – 8 Cutler Dr, August 31, 8:45am8:50am; Wyong Post Office – Alison Rd, August 31, 12:35pm12:50pm; Bateau Bay Square shopping centre – Nextra, September 3, 3:55pm-4:05pm; the Reject Shop, September 3, 4pm-4:10pm; Coles, September 3, 3:30pm-4:10pm and September 7, 11am11:55am; Australia Post and southern end of centre, August 31, 2:05pm-2:25pm; BWS, September 4, 5:15pm-5.40pm; Chi Cong Bakery, The Entrance – 221 The Entrance Rd, September 6, 8:30am8:50am; Westfield Tuggerah – Coles, September 3, 4:20pm5:10pm; Metro service station Doyalson – cnr Scenic Dr, September 1, 4:30pm-4:40pm;

Caltex San Remo – September 1, 7:30pm-7:40pm; Caltex M1 southbound twin service centre – September 3, 10:30am10:40am; Woolworths Lake Haven – August 30, 6:15pm-6:45pm; August 31, 12:30pm-1pm and 3:20pm-3:45pm; September 1, 7:40pm-8:10pm; Woolworths Wadalba – September 1, 4:15pm-4:45pm; 7-Eleven Wadalba – London Dr, September 5, 6:20pm6:45pm; 21 Red Espresso Killarney Vale – 130 Wyong Rd, September 5, 6:35am-6:55am; Coles Budgewoi – September 4, 9:15pm-9:50pm; Chittaway Bay shopping centre - Chittaway Bakehouse, September 6, 2pm-2:20pm; Coles September 5, 8:45am4:15pm, September 6, 9:40am10:05am, 1:45pm-2:05pm and 3:10pm-3:30pm; Pariza Kebab & Indian, September 6, 9:45am-8:15pm; Coasties Kitchen Mannering Park – 72 Vales Rd, 4:45pm-8:15pm on September 1, 2 and 5; and September 4, 5:15pm-8:45pm; Hungry Wolf’s Wyong – 18 Alison Rd, September 4, 7:10pm-7:30pm; Lollies ‘n’ Stuff The Entrance – 117 The Entrance Rd, September 1, 10:50am10:40am;

Munchas Café, Shelly Beach Surf Club – September 4, 10:20am-10:40am; Lake Munmorah shopping centre – Pacific Highway, Nargis Gourmet Food and Phone Culture, September 1, 2:20pm-2:50pm; Woolworths, September 3, 12:45pm-1pm; Woolworth Caltex Lake Munmorah – Pacific Highway, September 3, 12:50pm-1pm; Northlakes shopping centre, San Remo – Priceline, September 1, 2:45pm-3:10pm and 3:25pm-3:45pm; Crystal Blue Takeaway Mannering Park – August 30, 3:05pm-3:30pm; Subway Wyong – 250 Pacific Highway, September 2, 10:15am-10:25am; 7-Eleven Watanobbi – 156 Pacific Highway, September 1, 11:35am-11:45am; Coles Killarney Vale – September 4, 2:30pm-2:45pm, September 5, 10:25pm10:40pm and September 6, 11:55am-12:10pm. Other sites are at Gosford, Umina, West Gosford, Gosford Imperial shopping centre, Riverside Park shopping centre at West Gosford, Woy Woy, Erina Fair shopping centre, Wyoming and more details can be found on the NSW Health website. Sue Murray

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Even when we see a light at the end of the tunnel – with power stations and mining impacting on the lives of residents in the north by way of air pollution, ash dams and all the externalities – Delta Coal is now hell-bent on expanding their operations under our lakes and land.

The latest from Delta is the Chain Valley Colliery Consolidation Project (Phase two consultation for coal mine extension, Chronicle p23 Sep 8). It’s the consolidation of two Delta-owned mines, the Chain Valley Colliery and Mannering Colliery to make it easier for them to fulfil their legal obligations for licensing and to extend the life of coal mining in the built-up residential areas for a further two years. This will directly impact Chain Valley Bay, Summerland Point, Kingfisher Shores, parts of Doyalson, Mannering Park, Wyee Point and north to Morisset Park, Brightwaters, Mirrabooka and Sunshine. An Environmental Impact Statement and Social Impact

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Assessment will be required before the NSW Environment Protection Authority can consider the project, yet we all know that as long as you’re willing to pay for a licence to pollute, it is usually granted. The impacts are many for both the residents and lake with subsidence predicted between 20mm up to 780mm in the lake and around the foreshore. Amenity impacts relate to noise and/or vibrations, air quality, ground and stormwater, biodiversity,heritage,economic and climate change, to name a few. Delta Coal’s obligation to routinely monitor any predicted subsidence is tokenistic, especially when or after the subsidence has already occurred and along with the closure of the NSW Mine Subsidence Board, residents will now need to take on the might of the coal companies for any compensation. It is the legacies left behind when both the coal mines and

power stations are determined to be obsolete and the owners, backed by contracts with the NSW Government and having made their fortunes, can simply walk away leaving tens of thousand tonnes of toxic coal ash and a honeycomb of mine voids under both land and lake, to potentially decay and become issues for future generations. This region is expected to carry the majority of the NSW economy when it comes to producing power for electricity. Yet I believe we have done so for decades to our detriment and have paid and will pay for that privilege for many more decades with health and environmental impacts which will not simply disappear. It is expected that the required legal obligations of statements and assessments will be completed by October 2021 and I would expect all residents of the region to write to the NSW Environmental Protection Authority and object to any approval of the Consolidation Project. Email, Sep 8 Gary Blaschke, Lake Munmorah

Truth, community and more music FORUM

What’s the point?

I’m not sure who this current crop of state and federal “leaders” is working for, but it isn’t us! Who are they looking after first - it isn’t us! The mainstream media seems to do its best to cover it up, or avoid it, or blame somebody else. What’s the point? We, the people, have got a future to look after.

What about the world our kids and grandkids are going to be left with? We need a simple, fair plan and someone to lead us in that direction now. I’m sick of the BS. I need something to work towards every day and here are four simple points: enjoy every day on this planet; save some of it for the grandkids; look

beyond the mainstream media; and make more music. Each one makes sense to me. What do you think? Have you got some “points of order”? (PS. I don’t include the Coast Community Chronicle in the “mainstream media” because they do “truth and community” while the others just seem to do mostly “blood and anger”.) Email, Sep 9 Terry Carlan, Summerland Point

I have just read the regular Money section in your newspaper (Should young Aussies pay off HECS debt or invest? Chronicle p22 Sept 8). I am not a financial expert by any means and simply a working class, humble lawn mower man but this article left me gobsmacked at the maybe financially wiser decision from a purely financial perspective, versus advising young people to develop a very irresponsible attitude to money handling and debt. I am in my 50s and brought up with an attitude of responsibility toward money, debt, people, morals. What I have just read is without doubt encouraging

FORUM See Page 2 for address and contribution conditions. Opinions expressed are those of the writer and not necessarily of the newspaper young people to have a blasé attitude to debt –rack it up, it’s ok and all good to simply not pay back your chosen commitment. I have two young adult boys and two younger stepchildren, all of which are getting taught from myself a golden rule – if you can’t afford it, don’t buy it. The Australian Government is

generous enough to offer this assistance to many young, less than fortunate people who have a dream to go out and study hard to get a well-paid career. Then the author of the mentioned article advises those same young people to go out and have minimal morals and values in their life choices. To put it bluntly, I was totally disgusted with this advice. Save it for people wealthy enough to fight in the courts for not paying their bills. Please Julia, take a rethink of the long-term impact in advising anyone at any age to not pay or postpone paying off their debts. Email, Sep 10 Peter Banks, Springfield

Wasting rates on a white elephant Central Coast Council is currently seeking to waste more money on a Desalination Plant (“Toukley desalination plant planned for 2039” Chronicle p5 Sep 1). The Water Security Plan is currently out for consultation until September 28. My understanding is that Council is broke, yet someone in the Council seems determined to build a water desalination plant in case we get a massive drought. A resident survey was conducted with an obvious slant to support the preferred

FORUM approach of having a desalination plant. The whole concept seems to be based on some misleading data: 1. Population growth being 50 per cent higher than historical averages; 2. Assumed increased water use per person rather than the actual reduction of the last 20 years; 3. Assuming climate change will reduce rainfall when it is actually increasing; 4. The 20 per cent recent increase in storage

capacity at Mangrove Creek Dam which now gives us 6.5 years water without any inflows; and 5. No consideration of the infrastructure now in place to pump water from Wyong Creek to Mangrove Creek Dam (which can use excess solar power during the day). Please have a look at the draft Water Security Plan and let the Council know that we don’t want them wasting our rates on a white elephant that will never be used. Email, Sep 8 Scott Jones, Somersby Authorised by David Mehan MP, 24 The Entrance Rd, The Entrance NSW 2261 funded using parliamentary entitlements. May 2021.

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Apache aids arrest without incident

Officers from Tuggerah Lakes Highway Patrol, with the assistance of police dog Apache, arrested a 26-year-old Gorokan man who was involved in a police pursuit.

At about 10:30pm on Sunday, September 5, police saw a white Toyota Camry driving at Kanwal which they recognised from a previous police pursuit on the M1 at Kiar. Police said the vehicle turned off the main road and accelerated, continuing at speed until it collided heavily with a concrete roundabout, mounted the gutter and stopped. The driver fled from the scene to a nearby house where he was located by police dog Apache and his handler. Police arrested the driver without incident but located him with his three-year-old son. The driver returned a negative breath test but a positive indication for

Messy M1 mop up Tuggerah Rural Fire Brigade crews had a mess to mop-up after about 20 containers of paint fell off the back of a vehicle on Friday, September 10.

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methamphetamine. He was taken to Wyong Police Station for further testing and was charged with drive furiously in a manner and speed dangerous to the public, drive motor vehicle during disqualification and trespass.

He was refused bail to appear in Wyong Local Court and a child at risk notification was completed and Family and Community Services advised. Source: Traffic & Highway Patrol Command

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found about 20 containers scattered everywhere and the contents of the 20-litre containers strewn across the roadway. The paint was identified to be water based and using absorbents, crews were able to clear the majority of the hazards, including all the paint tins from the road.

A dry sorb material was used to soak up nearly all the paint and that was then placed back into the paint tins to be disposed of by Central Coast Council. At the direction of RMS, the remaining dry sorb and paint was diluted across the road and Council was notified to dispose of the materials.

Organised Crime Squad detectives established Strike Force Garlow earlier this year to investigate a criminal syndicate involved in the supply and manufacture of prohibited drugs across NSW. Following extensive investigations, strike force detectives attempted to stop a black Toyota Kluger on Burns Rd, Ourimbah, just after 5pm on Tuesday, September 7. Police will allege in court that the Kluger rammed two police vehicles, heavily damaging one and causing minor injuries to a male Senior Constable, before the two occupants fled on foot. Detectives, assisted by local police and the dog squad, arrested two men aged 35 and 48 nearby a short time later and they were taken to Wyong Police Station. A search warrant was executed at an Ourimbah home

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where police seized drug paraphernalia, $220,000 cash, an electronic stun device and a ballistic vest. A crime scene warrant was subsequently executed at a rural property in Kulnura about 9pm on Tuesday, September 7. During a search of a shed on the property, police seized more than 10kg of methylamphetamine, a large quantity of methylamphetamine oil, more than 20kg of precursor chemicals used in the manufacture of prohibited drugs and equipment consistent with the large-scale manufacture of prohibited drugs. Detectives were assisted throughout the search warrant

by members of NSW Fire and Rescue HAZMAT team who rendered the lab safe before handing it to officers attached to State Crime Command’s Chemical Operations Team. All items and substances seized during the operation will undergo further forensic examination. Both men were charged with manufacture prohibited drug more than commercial quantity, supply prohibited drug more than large commercial quantity, and not comply with noticed direction re s 7/8/9 – COVID-19. The 35-year-old was also charged with knowingly deal with proceeds of crime, while the 48-year-old man was charged with use offensive weapon in company to prevent detention. Both were refused bail and appeared at Wyong Long Court on Wednesday, September 8, where they were formally refused bail to reappear at the same court on Tuesday, November 2. Source: NSW Police

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Back to the beach

Toowoon Bay SLSC volunteers simulating a jet-ski rescue - Inset Simon Cusack and Jon Harkness of Surf Life Saving Central Coast

Central Coast volunteer surf lifesavers raised their iconic red and yellow flags at Toowoon Bay on Monday to signify the start of the season this Saturday, September 18. The 15 clubs have been working tirelessly behind the beach to prepare and make sure all members and equipment are ready to take to the surf and sand for another season, albeit with some modifications to ensure the public and members are kept safe both in the water and on the beach. The 9,000 hours of service the 15 clubs provide each season is an integral part of ensuring our community is kept safe while visiting the beach. Last season, the patrol teams

performed 648 rescues, 42,972 preventative actions, 1,500 first aids and zero lives lost between the yellow and red flags. CEO of Surf Life Saving Central Coast, Jon Harkness, said that this year, due to COVID, the raising of the flags ceremony was done differently. “This year we did it virtually. “For surf lifesaving NSW, the message is the flags are up and they’re up for a reason, for surf safety. “We patrol 15 different beaches here on the Coast and we encourage everyone to swim on these patrolled beaches as the statistics have proven we don’t lose people on those beaches. “Last year we lost two people at unpatrolled locations which is really unfortunate and it’s not

what we want to hear, and we’re encouraging that everyone stays between the flags as normal,” Harkness said. Director of Life Saving at Surf Life Saving Central Coast, Simon Cusack, says its awesome having the flags back up for the safety of beachgoers, giving them somewhere safe to swim. “We will be restricted to our patrolling numbers due to the current health orders and we’re following NSW Health guidelines, and Surf Lifesaving NSW guidelines. “We will be socially distancing, always be wearing masks except when we’re in the water, and we’ve got to follow the health orders like everyone else. “You can still get out there

and enjoy the beaches, just please don’t gather in large groups. “The best thing you can do is go down to the beach for a swim and then go home. “Always swim at a patrolled beach, a patrolled location is the safest place to swim. “If we can’t see you, we can’t save you, so if you’re swimming at an unpatrolled location, you’re putting your own life in danger because it reduces our chance of us being able to get there on time to be able to save you and let you go home to your family. “It’s the worst nightmare, going to recover a body. “Last year there were 648 rescues and close to 43,000 preventative actions and there were 9,000 patrol hours last season.

“Lakes Beach won the Rescue of the Year Award, and the young guys involved with that rescue rescued 18 people. “They hadn’t long done their bronze medallion and the Lakes Surf Club actually run a program with one of the schools up north (St Brigid’s Catholic College) and that’s where these young guys came from. “If it wasn’t for those five guys, we probably would have lost 18 lives that day. “They did it without rescue equipment as well, they used boogie boards and that sort of stuff, and they did a great job. “Surf conditions change in the blink of an eye, you can be in a nice spot swimming and all of a sudden there can be a flash rip so that’s why we say swim between the red and yellow flags,” Cusack said.

Despite a 34 per cent increase in visitors to Coast beaches, the volunteer lifesavers managed preventative actions and rescues to an increase of only 11 per cent, meaning the commitment and strength of the volunteer patrolling members is second-to-none in managing the beaches and public safety. Patrolled beaches on the Central Coast include Avoca Beach, Copacabana Beach, Killcare Beach, Lakes Beach, Macmasters Beach, North Avoca Beach, Ocean Beach, Shelly Beach, Soldiers Beach, Terrigal Beach, The Entrance Beach, The Entrance North Beach, Toowoon Bay, Umina Beach and the Grant McBride Baths. Harry Mulholland

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June part of amazing family milestone

Jean Mobbs

June Roughley of Wyee never expected to be one of six living generations of the one family but when her great-great-grandson was born recently that’s just what she became. With her own mother, Jean Mobbs, aged 99, her son Paul Roughley aged 63, her granddaughter Belinda Roughley aged 43 and her great-grandson Hayden Ross

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aged 24, the arrival of tiny Theodore Ross in recent weeks saw the family attain the incredible milestone. “I never thought I would be one of six living generations,” Roughley, who is 80, said. “I’ve heard of five generations before, but I don’t think I’ve ever heard of six generations of one family being alive at the same time. “Mum still can’t get her head

around it and keeps asking ‘how many greats are we up to?’.” The family is far-flung. “Mum lives in Sydney and both my son and granddaughter are in Queensland,” Roughley said. “My great-grandson Hayden and his wife moved to America about three years ago and little Theodore was born there – in Washington state – three

weeks earlier than expected.” With the coronavirus pandemic making family reunions impossible, Roughley is unsure when, if ever, the six generations will be able to gather in person. “We can’t go anywhere to see anybody at the moment,” she said. “I saw Mum early in June before lockdown and my son came down for my 80th

Hayden Ross and Theodore Ross

birthday later in the month. “But when lockdown was announced, my party was cancelled and we had a very small family celebration with my brother and my daughter. “And now with lockdown still in place it seems unlikely we will all get together. “Mum’s 100th birthday is coming up early next year and it would be truly wonderful if at least some of us could celebrate

with her but I’m not holding my breath.” Roughley said meeting her new great-great-grandson seemed even less likely, with overseas travel still a long way off. “We can’t make plans at all at the moment, but it is a real milestone for our family,” she said. Terry Collins

Celebrating local growers online Central Coast Council has partnered with Grow It Local to get Coasties excited about growing and sourcing produce locally to reduce food waste. Grow It Local is a grassroots initiative that started in Bondi in 2012 as a crowd-farming project to build local food systems, build community and reduce food waste going to landfill. Coasties looking to get involved can register a veggie patch and see what is growing

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Callie is fourteen and babysits for Trevor since Trevor’s parents, Buddy and Linda, are busy working. Callie’s older sister, Leigh, previously babysat for Trevor as well, but she went onto other jobs and recommended Callie. That decision would set about a series of events which would haunt the girls for the rest of their lives. Callie and Leigh are really Calliope and Harleigh (you can see why they have shortened

locally or connect with local growers and learn the tips and tricks for growing their own produce. As an added treat for those looking to improve their food sustainability practices, Grow It Local has announced its third annual Grow It Local Festival, a celebration of backyard, balcony, community garden and window-sill farmers, which will run until November 30. The festival programming features free, live digital workshops with gardening

personalities including Costa Georgiadis, Sabrina Hahn and Paul West, plus monthly Ask an Expert sessions where aspiring grower can ask a question and get an answer. First cab off the rank was Georgiadis who hosted an online session on how to build a verge garden on September 11. Hahn will be hosting a workshop on October 16 called From novice veggie grower to habitat warrior, food for yourself and others.

West will be hosting his workshop, Homegrown on November 13. Grow It Local is one of several Council initiatives, providing access to the program free of charge to encourage the community to live sustainably, facilitate community building and support waste education. Those looking to get involved can register at www. growitlocal.com. Source: Media release, Aug 30 Central Coast Council

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BOOK REVIEW their names). Their mother is known as Phil, an ex-felon who carries a baseball bat as she is forbidden to own a gun. So effective is she with her Louisville Slugger she has earned the nickname after a famous baseball player, Phil Rizzuto. Phil was not mother of the year material and the girls were abused, but Phil doesn’t see it that way: “That is how it was with abusive parents. They only remember the good times and you only remembered the bad.” While Callie’s life was one of addition and homelessness, Leigh’s life took another route. She became a defence attorney and met a great guy, Walter and is raising a daughter, Maddy,

who is 16. Recently however, cracks have emerged, and Leigh’s life is a little off the rails. She in in the process of getting divorced and she can’t seem to communicate with Maddy. Thank goodness there is social media so she can follow

her. Leigh has also been forced to take a job at a corporate law firm. The extra money was needed to help pay the private school fees for Maddy. While Callie and Leigh aren’t in each other’s lives they do meet up every so often, or

basically when Callie needs help. One day Leigh is summoned to the top floor of her employer, a floor reserved for the partners of the firm, which she is not. Andrew Tenant, from the well-off Tenant Automotive Group, one of the firm’s biggest clients, has been accused of rape. Turns out that Andrew is Trevor, the boy she and Callie used to babysit. He found Leigh through a magazine article and now wants Leigh to be his lawyer. Andrew reveals a secret that Leigh thought would be hidden forever. This book is the first one I have read with the pandemic as a backdrop. And even though we live with

it every day I found it a bit off putting, which I know sounds stupid (but I read to escape these things). In a letter to the reader, the author explains that she “wanted to incorporate the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, but I also knew that the story was not about the pandemic so much as about how people are managing to live through it.” Reading the first chapter will give you an idea of what is to come. It isn’t easy reading as the subject matter is so confronting, but it is timely. Even though I found it difficult to read some sections, it is still one of the better books I have read this year. Kim Reardon The Reluctant Book Critic

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Ten swooping locations listed in the north The onset of Spring not only means the weather is getting warmer and flowers are blooming – it also signals the start of swooping season. Native birds such as magpies, peewees, butcher birds and plovers become highly protective and can even become aggressive if they feel their nest and young are threatened in this period. Though it can be frightening, swooping is an instinct for native birds, and trying to scare them off may lead to increased swooping behaviour. According to Magpie Alert, a website where users can report magpie attacks, there were 13 magpie swoopings reported in

the northern suburbs. These sites include The Lakes SLSC at Budgewoi, Wallarah Rd in Gorokan, two incidents in Terilbah Pl in The Entrance North, three reports on Wilfred Barrett Dr in The Entrance North and one on Stewart St in The Entrance North and another on The Entrance Rd, The Entrance. Other swooping sites include one on Tuggerah Pde in Long Jetty, two on McLachlan Ave in Long Jetty, one on The Entrance Rd in Long Jetty and two on the Entrance Rd in Forresters Beach. Central Coast Council’s website advises locals to avoid nesting areas by taking detours if possible.

It suggests travelling in groups, as birds tend to swoop individuals, and to not panic and run as this can encourage a swooping bird to continue swooping. Wearing a hat or sunglasses and holding a stick or umbrella over your head may deter some birds from swooping. For cyclists, it is advised they dismount in swooping hotspots, as cyclists are more prone to be attacked. Most importantly, Council recommends that the community does not disturb or harass native birds, particularly magpies as they can remember people who they consider a threat. Harry Mulholland

Markets will return to The Entrance

Red water from roof cleaning

Central Coast Council has quashed any speculation that markets at The Entrance are closing.

The mystery of the source of red discoloured water at Lakedge Ave, Berkeley Vale has been solved. Early last week, September 6 and 7, residents started to notice red water appearing in the open drain stormwater

outlet at Tumbi Creek, which drains into Tuggerah Lake. Central Coast Council swiftly began inquiries and said that from preliminary investigations, the discoloured water came from the cleaning of a tiled roof on private property.

A Council spokesperson said that from initial observations, there were “minimal identified impacts to the environment”, however, investigations were continuing and appropriate enforcement action would be taken.

The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) said they had not received any reports of the discoloured water and therefore it was a matter for Council. Sue Murray

“There will be no permanent closure of markets at The Entrance,” a Council spokesperson said. “The current licence to operate the weekly market has expired and, given the ongoing uncertainty regarding public gatherings due to COVID, there will be a temporary halt to holding markets at The Entrance. “As soon as it is safe and

logistically viable to recommence, Council will seek expressions of interest to identify opportunities for a new market to operate. “Council has developed plans to hold a regular Makers and Creators Market within The Entrance CBD as an interim measure until a new market operator is engaged,” the Council spokesperson said. The interim market model will commence as soon as COVID-19 gathering restrictions allow.

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

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5:30 Worldwatch 11:00 NSW Coronavirus Update (Arabic) 11:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 Insight: Delaying Motherhood 3:00 Living Black (PG) 3:30 Destination Flavour China Bitesize (PG) 3:40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:10 Britain’s Most Historic Towns: Georgian (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Tony Robinson’s World By Rail: Russia (PG) 8:30 Looking For Life On Mars (PG) 9:30 War Of The Worlds (MA15+) (In English/ French) 10:25 SBS World News 10:55 Hunters (M) 11:45 The Killing (M l) (In Danish) 5:30 Worldwatch 11:00 NSW Coronavirus Update (Arabic) 11:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 The Rise Of The Clans (M v) 3:00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) 3:30 Destination Flavour China Bitesize (PG) 3:40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:10 Britain’s Most Historic Towns: Edwardian (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Walking Britain’s Lost Railways: Cornwall (PG) 8:30 The Battle Of Alcatraz (PG) 9:20 The Victim (MA15+) 10:25 SBS World News 10:55 Criminal Planet: The Art World’s Biggest Feud (MA15+) 11:45 Mr Mercedes (MA15+) 5:30 Worldwatch 11:00 NSW Coronavirus Update (Arabic) 11:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 The Rise Of The Clans (M v) 3:00 NITV News: Nula 3:30 Destination Flavour China Bitesize 3:40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:10 Britain’s Most Historic Towns: Wartime Dover (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Secrets Of The Pyramids (PG) 8:30 World’s Most Extraordinary Homes: India (PG) 9:30 Brooklyn Nine-Nine: The Last Day (M) 10:30 SBS World News 11:00 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s)

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rage (PG) [s] 6:00 Weekend Breakfast [s] 7:00 rage (PG) [s] 10:00 rage Guest Programmer (PG) ABC News At Noon [s] 12:00 Grand Designs (M l) [s] Restoration Australia (PG) [s] 5:00 Dream Build: Graffiti House [s] 5:30 Harry Seidler: Modernist [s] Further Back In Time For 6:00 Dinner: The 1920s (PG) [s] 6:30 Landline [s] 7:00 Rick Stein’s Road To Mexico (PG) [s] The Repair Shop [s] ABC News [s] The Durrells (PG) [s] The Trial Of Christine Keeler (M l,s) [s] – The Old Bailey trial of Stephen Ward for living off immoral earnings. Christine and 9:25 Mandy are witnesses for the prosecution. The Newsreader (M l) [s] Roadkill (M d,l,v) [s] rage Guest Programmer (M) 12:30

Home Shopping [s] Weekend Sunrise [s] The Morning Show Weekend [s] Seven’s Horse Racing: Caulfield/ Randwick *Live* [s] Seven News At 5 [s] Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) [s] Seven News [s] Program To Be Advised Movie: “Ant-Man” (PG) (’15) – Armed with a super-suit with the astonishing ability to shrink in scale but increase in strength, cat burglar Scott Lang must embrace his inner hero and help his mentor save the world. Stars: Corey Stoll, Evangeline Lilly, Judy Greer, Michael Douglas, Paul Rudd Movie: “X-Men: Apocalypse” (M l,v) (’16) Stars: Michael Fassbender, James McAvoy, Jennifer Lawrence Home Shopping

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Animal Tales (PG) [s] 6:00 Weekend Today [s] 6:30 Today Extra - Saturday (PG) 7:00 Rivals [s] 7:30 Destination WA (PG) [s] 8:00 The Block: Master Ensuite Reveal/ Guest Bedroom And 9:00 Redo Week (PG) [s] 9:30 Travel Guides: Israel (PG) [s] 12:00 1:00 The Garden Gurus [s] 2:00 NINE News: First At Five [s] 2:30 Getaway (PG) [s] 3:00 NINE News Saturday [s] NRL: 2nd Semi-Final: Teams 3:30 4:00 TBA *Live* From TBA [s] 4:30 NRL: Post Match (M) [s] Movie: “Miami Vice” (MA15+) 5:00 (’06) – Based on the 1980s TV 6:00 action/drama, this update 6:30 focuses on vice detectives 7:00 Crockett and Tubbs as their respective personal and profes- 8:00 sional lives become 10:00 dangerously intertwined. Stars: 11:00 Colin Farrell, Jamie Foxx 1:00 Rivals [s] 5:00

Reel Action [s] Religious Programs [s] Healthy Homes [s] Seafood Escape [s] Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures [s] Taste Of Australia [s] Studio 10 Saturday (PG) [s] The Living Room [s] The Dog House UK (PG) [s] Everyday Gourmet [s] Australia By Design [s] My Market Kitchen [s] Roads Less Travelled [s] Farm To Fork (PG) [s] Taste Of Australia [s] 10 News First [s] Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day [s] Bondi Rescue (PG) [s] The Dog House UK (PG) [s] Ambulance UK (M d) [s] Program To Be Advised Blue Bloods (M) [s] Home Shopping Religious Programs

5:30 Worldwatch 11:00 NSW Coronavirus Update (Arabic) 11:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 Gymnastics: Rhythmic Gymnastics World Challenge Cup Series, Russia 3:30 Secret Life Of The Cruise Ship 4:45 QE2: The World’s Most Luxurious Hotel (PG) 5:35 The Blitz: Britain On Fire (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Castles: Secrets, Mysteries And Legends: Portugal (PG) (In English/ Portuguese) 8:30 Celebrity Mastermind (PG) 9:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) 11:20 Movie: “Downfall” (MA15+) (’04) Stars: Bruno Ganz (In German/ Russian/ Hungarian) 4:15 Vice Guide To Film (MA15+) 4:45 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize

Animal Tales (PG) [s] Weekend Today [s] Sports Sunday (PG) [s] Sunday Footy Show (PG) [s] The Xtreme CollXtion (PG) [s] Unseen, Unheard, Unknown (PG) [s] The Hundred With Andy Lee The Block: Guest Bedroom And Redo Week (PG) [s] NINE News: First At Five [s] RBT: Close Shave (PG) [s] NINE News Sunday [s] The Block: Guest Bedroom And Redo Week Reveal (PG) 60 Minutes [s] NINE News Late [s] The First 48: Secrets And Lies (M) [s] Prison Girls: Life Inside (MA15+) [s] Dr Christian Jessen Will See You Now: Heroes (MA15+) [s] The Garden Gurus [s] The Xtreme CollXtion (PG) [s] Home Shopping

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5:30 Worldwatch 11:00 NSW Coronavirus Update (Arabic) 11:30 Worldwatch 1:00 Speedweek 3:00 Sydney Harbour Patrol (PG) 4:40 Mission Galapagos 5:35 The Blitz: Britain On Fire (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Inside Central Station: Woman Faints Into Train (M) 8:30 Australia Uncovered: Osher Günsberg - A Matter Of Life And Death (M) 9:55 Michael Mosley Eat, Fast And Live Longer (M) 10:55 The Surrogates (M s) 11:55 24 Hours In Emergency: The Road Less Travelled (M l) 12:50 9/11 - Escape From The Towers (M) 2:20 The 250 Million Pound Cancer Cure (PG) 3:25 Sinkholes - Deadly Drops: Living In The Danger Zone (PG)

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6:00 Today [s] 7:00 Today Extra (PG) [s] 7:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] The Block: Guest Bedroom And Redo Room Week Reveal 8:00 12:00 (PG) [s] 1:00 Getaway (PG) [s] 2:10 Pointless (PG) [s] 2:30 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 3:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 3:30 NINE News [s] 4:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 4:30 The Block: Kitchen Week (PG) [s] – Kitchen week kicks off, 5:00 and so do some of the 6:00 contestants. 6:30 Under Investigation: War With 7:30 China (M) [s] 100% Footy (M) [s] 8:40 NINE News Late [s] The Arrangement: On 9:40 Location (M l,s,v) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] 10:10 A Current Affair (PG) [s] Home Shopping 10:40

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5:30 Worldwatch 11:00 NSW Coronavirus Update (Arabic) 11:30 Worldwatch 2:00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize 2:05 Inside Central Station (M) 3:05 Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) 3:30 Destination Flavour China Bitesize (PG) 3:35 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:05 The Supervet (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 10 Mistakes: 737 Max (M) 8:30 Secret Scotland: Isles Of Mull And Staffa (PG) 9:20 24 Hours In Emergency: Sacrifice (M) 10:15 SBS World News 10:45 Outlier (MA15+) (In Norwegian/ Saami)

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6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Movie: “Love At First Bark” (PG) (’17) Stars: Jana Kramer 1:20 1:50 Harbour Cops (PG) [s] 2:00 Highway Patrol: Hellraising Driver (PG) [s] 3:00 The Chase UK (PG) [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 7:30 Program To Be Advised 8:50 Movie: “Lucy” (MA15+) (’14) – 9:50 A woman, accidentally caught in a dark deal, turns the tables on her captors and transforms into a merciless warrior evolved beyond human logic. Stars: Scarlett Johansson, Morgan Freeman, Min-sik Choi The Latest Seven News [s] Station 19: Here It Comes 10:50 Again (M v) [s] 11:20 Home Shopping 12:10

Today [s] 6:00 Today Extra (PG) [s] 7:00 NINE’s Morning News [s] 7:30 The Block: Kitchen Week (PG) Driving Test (PG) [s] 8:00 Explore [s] 12:00 Pointless (PG) [s] 1:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 2:10 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: Kitchen Week (PG) 4:30 The Hundred With Andy Lee Travel Guides: Canberra (PG) 5:00 [s] – The Travel Guides 6:00 experience the most unlikely 6:30 holiday ever, in Canberra. The 7:30 Bush Capital has never seen anything like it, as our guides 8:30 attempt to find out if there’s 9:25 more to Canberra than pollies and public servants. 9:55 NINE News Late [s] Reverie: Pas De Deux (M v) [s] 11:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 12:00

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5:30 Worldwatch 11:00 NSW Coronavirus Update (Arabic) 11:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize 2:10 Native America (PG) 3:10 Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) 3:40 Destination Flavour China Bitesize (PG) 3:40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:10 Greek Island Odyssey With Bettany Hughes (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Who Do You Think You Are?: Troy Cassar-Daley (M) 8:30 Insight 9:30 Dateline 10:00 The Feed 10:30 SBS World News

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)

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

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

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ARTS & CULTURE Toukley District Art Society

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

4392 4666

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Lake Munmorah 50s Plus Leisure and Learning Club

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

4358 8390

4333 7489

Central Coast Watercolour Society Art society for artists painting in watercolour Workshops, beginners classes and paint outs Details on our website

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Wyong Drama Group

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

4332 5522

RSL Pelican Day Club Killarney Vale

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

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Toukley Presbyterian Church

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

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www.wyongdramagroup.com.au

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COMMUNITY GROUPS Central Coast Caravanners Inc

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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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0408 271 957

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4329 7122

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Wyong Toastmasters’ Club

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0421 216 952

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Wyong Uniting Church

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Long Jetty Senior Citizens’ Club

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

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

Berkeley Vale Neighbourhood Centre

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

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

Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre

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

4385 5027

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

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

4396 1555

Wyong Neighbourhood Centre

4321 0275 Central Coast Prostate Cancer Support Group (Wyong)

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

4367 9600 www.pcfa.org.au

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.

1800 558 268

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.

0410 309 494

kyle.macgregor@hotmail.com

Central Coast Greens

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

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

0468 476 237

or www.grow.org.au

PROBUS CLUBS

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The Entrance Probus Club

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

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

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. Supporting disadvantaged, Interested in researching your vulnerable and isolated people family history in Australia and offering- community services, overseas? Come along and events, projects, workshops, arts learn how. Building 9/6 Rankens programs. Court, Wyong. Tues - Thurs at Open community garden. 10am - 3pm. 4353 1750 Bookings essential

HEALTH GROUPS

Discussion/action - community Issues - 3 levels of Government, Ourimbah Room Ourimbah RSL, 7.00pm - 1st. Monday

4351 2211

secwfhg2@westnet.com.au

MUSIC Coastal a Cappella

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

0412 948 450

coastalacappella@gmail.com

Soundwaves chorus

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

0431 225 489

POLITICAL GROUPS Labor Party Ourimbah / Narara Branch

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

4352 3692

probuswyong55090@gmail.com

SERVICE GROUPS Inner Wheel Club Wyong Inc

Biz Plus Networking Association

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

Central Coast Budgerigar

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

Tuggerah Lakes U3A The Entrance - cryptic

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

4390 2451

www.tugglakesu3a.info

LEARN TO DANCE

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

SPORT KI-DO Mingara Judo Academy

Join a team of dedicated women, sharing fun and Junior boys and girls friendship and a passion for Mon and Wed Two classes community service 10am 3rd 6-8.30pm from 7yrs, Kangy Angy Wed at Wyong Golf Club 4393

2755

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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

0413 237 010

www.kidomingarajudo.com.au

Wyong Lakes Australian Rules Football Club

Play AFL - Teams for Boys, Girls, Women & Men. No Experience Necessary

0404 257 702

play@wyonglakesafc.com.au

Canton Beach Sports Club Lawn Bowls

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

secgwandalanlions@gmail.com

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The Lions Club of Wyong

Central Coast Wetlands – Pioneer Dairy

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

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

0408 271 957

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DOWN IN THE GARDEN: How to Grow Terrific Tomatoes

CHERALYN DARCEY

Growing tomatoes is easy. Sure, they can have their fair share of challenges but overall, they are one of the easiest and most rewarding of crops. Now is the time to get your summer tomato crops started by seed and some of the hardier or early tomatoes seedlings can certainly go into your garden once the last frost has well and truly come and gone. You will find that as with all plants, there is a greater variety of seeds than seedlings available and for those wanting to try heirloom and the weird and wonderful, your appetite will be rewarded by hunting down seeds. All tomatoes need a warm, full sun position and while they are not super fussy about soil type, they will do best in a free-draining soil which is high in organic matter. Tomatoes cannot be grown in the same spot each season as they are heavy feeders, especially of nitrogen and attract diseases that can live on in the soil and effect the next crop. Rule of thumb is to rotate these positions every three years and an inbetween crop that will help your soil is beans as they are nitrogen-fixing. Three-Stage Method I have a ‘three stage’ method of raising tomatoes from seed to avoid early spring pest problems and to save space for late winter crops that may still be thriving. Seed takes about 7 to 10 days to germinate and is best planted in a seed raising mix in trays. Keep moist, but do not overwater as they are prone to root rot and place in a sunny, warm position. Once germination occurs, move each viable seedling to its own small pot of 50% compost and 50% good quality potting mix. Add about ¼ teaspoon of sulphate potash and do not fertilise with any nitrogen based fertilise as these can make the plant focus too much on leaf production and not on flower and fruit production. Once roots have filled the new pot, let the soil become lightly dry and then transplant into the garden. Plant each 1 metre apart into position by covering the stem to just over the first two leaves as this will encourage deeper root growth. Feed each plant with an organic fertiliser and water. Provide support for each plant by either using a tomato cage or plant

trellis or by surround with 3 to 4 wooden stakes. These need to be at least 1.5m in length for most varieties and 2m is best. Tomato stems break easily so as the plant grows, tie to stakes or trellis with a soft, flexible garden tie. Something with a bit of give is best and old pantyhose is a brilliant eco solution. Lastly, add mulch to the top of the soil as this will help retain nutrients and water and deter weeds and pests. Snip off some of the lateral stems as the plant grows to increase air circulation. Most tomatoes may be grown successfully in large containers if you

are prepared to keep an even closer eye on your plants as they will need greater attention. Tomatoes in containers will dry out very quickly and as they are heavy feeders, you will need to ensure that you use a top-quality potting mix and enrich the soil regularly with an allround organic fertiliser. Try compact tomato plants for the best results and ensure your pots are at least 40cm in height and in width for each plant. A few quick tips for healthy tomatoes: when watering avoid splashing on the leaves as this can encourage disease and pests; space at least 1 metre apart for good air circulation; wash hands and tools with a disinfectant

YOU & YOUR GARDEN: Frank, Hiring a Landscaper

Not everyone has the time or even inclination to learn and create a garden from scratch. This is where a good landscaper comes in. They can not only design a garden to suit your desires and patch of the earth, but they can also help develop a plan to keep it maintained. The level of their assistance is also totally up to you. Maybe you want them to do it all, including the maintenance, or perhaps just the heavy lifting or even just the design and plant suggestions. From my experience, most people seem to just want a good head start and they are happy to take it from there. Frank the Roofer lives in West Gosford and owns a busy local trade business. As well as being time-poor he is also not an experienced gardener and he began with what he described as a ‘terrible wasteland of a backyard’, he made the decision to employ a landscaper, Next Level Landscaping. “He designed different areas for me to use for entertainment and relaxation and found plants for me as I had no idea what would work.” Frank explained. Along with a small lawn, magnolia and bamboo plantings, the landscaper has used in an interesting combination to provide privacy and definition between spaces while giving Frank with a beautiful, tidy and low maintenance garden that fits his lifestyle. “I’m really happy with the result as I did not have a clue what to buy and he has made such a difference to my garden”

between working with each plant to avoid the spread of pests and disease and treat problems quickly. Tomatoes You Could Try This Season Everyone needs a ‘Tommy Toe’. They are a sweet cherry tomato on the larger size and are very easy to care for. Newbies to tomato growing should try Mama’s Delight as it produces lovely salad fruits and is another easygrow plant. Looking for a tomato with a lower acidity? Then try ‘Yellow Mellow’. Extend your tomato harvest by popping in the much favoured ‘Apollo’ for an early crop and a ‘Grosse Lisse’ for a mid to late cropping tomato that also has a heigh yield. Those planning on planting into pots could try the yummy ‘Patio Roma’ or for a burst of colour, the tiny ‘Tumbler Yellow’, which can also be successfully grown in hanging baskets. Heirlooms that add variety and interest include the colourful ‘Brandywine’, smoky flavoured ‘Black Russian’ and ‘Jaune Flamme’ is a wonderfully rich flavoured tomato that has a long cropping season. For the tomato aficionados and foodies, you will adore the delightfully complex flavours of ‘Black Krim’. Personally, I’m growing the fascinating Reisetomate, also known as ‘Travellers Tomato’ for the first time. This lumpy-looking tom can be snacked on by pulling off the bulbous sections, hence the name. I’ll keep you updated. GARDEN ANSWERS “Dear Cheralyn, I am a unit holder and we have just had removed a very old wattle tree from our front garden. Could you suggest a shrub for replacement? It needs to be slow growing and not to exceed the gutter. Needs to be hardy and not need a lot of water. Spot gets plenty of sun. Would you be able to suggest a couple of plants?” Thank you, Julie Davis, Woy Woy Hi Julie, have a look at these native shrubs: The beautifully blossomed Lilac Hibiscus Alyogyne huegelii or Sand Bottlebrush Beaufortia squarrosa for bright red flower or one of my favourites, Cocky’s Tongues Templetonia retusa.

All of these are suit dry conditions and are small shrubs that are easily maintained in your area. Happy Gardening! TASKS & TIPS FOR YOU THIS WEEK Check out your blooming fruiting trees for bees and if there seems to be a lack of activity, you will need to employ hand pollination techniques. Now is the time to dig in green manure crops in preparation for spring planting. This week, you could plant artichokes, asparagus crowns, cape gooseberry, capsicum, beetroot, climbing and dwarf beans, cabbage, carrot, celery, chicory, choko, cress, cucumbers, eggplants, endive, melons, squashes, lettuce, 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. MOON GARDENING GUIDE: 11th 17th SEP The waxing moon is in Virgo on Saturday which means the best time for planting herbs and until tomorrow evening you will find that thinning out of seedlings and taking cuttings is also favourable. Monday the moon is in Sagittarius so weeding and liquid feeding of your garden is advised with a focus on fruiting plants. No planting or transplanting on Tuesday but Wednesday and Thursday sees the waxing moon move into Capricorn and this is a good time for the care of above ground food crops. Wedding, pest and disease control and watering are best done on Friday this week. 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 @ MostlyAboutPlants a weekly gardening podcast with Vicki White. Send your gardening questions, events, and news to: gardeningcentralcoast@gmail.com

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Business & Property Retirement residents fix regional disadvantage

A retirement village at Forresters Beach

The Retirement Villages Residents Association (RVRA) has successfully lobbied the NSW Government to change regulations which had disadvantaged Central Coast and Lake Macquarie village residents. In July the Minister for Better Regulation and Innovation, Kevin Anderson, announced comprehensive retirement village reforms to increase accountability and transparency from operators about management costs and fees for services, as well as improved access for residents to “exit entitlements”.

Previously, vacating residents could wait years for their units to be sold by the operator before they received their exit entitlements. Under the reforms, if a resident vacates a unit and it remains unsold after six months in areas classified metropolitan, or 12 months in regions, residents will be eligible to receive their exit entitlements if the village operator has not taken reasonable steps to facilitate a sale. RVRA President, Jim Gibbons, said because of a bureaucratic mistake, the Central Coast and Lake Macquarie were omitted from regulations to the

Retirement Villages Act 1999 which required operators to collect data on village vacancy rates every six months. He said this was because the two locations were identified as regional areas and therefore subject to 12-month buyback requirements, compared to metropolitan areas having a six-month buyback provision. “Retirement village residents in the Central Coast and Lake Macquarie were shocked earlier this year when regulations were issued which have disadvantaged them because someone in government had arbitrarily decided that operators should be given up to 12 months

before being held to account,” Gibbons said. Original consultation documents provided by the Minister listed the Central Coast as a metropolitan LGA which meant a six-month period before an exit entitlement could be claimed. “The Minister has heard the protests from the RVRA and residents in these LGAs and has acted sensibly to resolve the issue,” Gibbons said. Minister Anderson said the NSW Government had always engaged in extensive consultation with both retirement village residents and operators and would

continue to do so. “When we embarked on our reforms no data existed that gave us an accurate picture of the sale times of retirement village units across NSW,” he said. The data collected will reveal information about vacancies and the time it took to fill them. Gibbons said this would be important because it would influence the time it took for departed residents to be paid out their exit entitlements and protect them from unreasonable delays. “Until now, there has been no data available to inform rational decisions about how quickly

village operators should be required to return monies they owed departed residents. “The current rules are based on guesswork and now this will change and retirement operators across NSW now have to provide the vacancy data. “There will be 18 months of data collection and I am sure it will show Central Coast and Lake Macquarie being among the most vibrant retirement areas in NSW,” Gibbons said. There are 43 retirement villages on the Central Coast with more than 8,000 residents and major plans for more. Sue Murray

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Young people earning money above and beyond their living expenses face a choice: pay down their tertiary education debt or invest? While everybody has their own unique circumstances, there are a few key things to keep in mind. If you undertook your tertiary education on a Commonwealthsupported place (CSP), you’ll likely have received a helping hand from the government in the form of a HELP loan. Your HELP debt is the money borrowed from the government to undertake tertiary education. That covers loans labelled as HECS-HELP, FEE-HELP, VET FEEHELP, OS-HELP, SA-HELP and VET student loans. This money is paid back depending on your level of taxable income. If you earn less than $47,014, you don’t pay anything. Between $47,014 and

$54,282 you’ll pay back 1% of your taxable income annually, which increases incrementally through to 10% for those earning over $137,898. According to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), almost 3 million people had an outstanding HELP debt at the end of the 2019-20 financial year. The average amount was $23,280, up from $22,425 in 2018-19. The time taken to repay HELP debts has also been increasing, reaching 9.3 years in 2019-20, up from 9.2 years in 2018-19. HELP debt is cheap, maybe the cheapest debt you can get. Unlike other types of loans, HELP debt does not incur an interest charge. But the amount owed does increase. HELP debt is indexed to inflation, as measured by the consumer price index (CPI). CPI is currently 1.1%, next to nothing, so in a way this figure could be

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State funding for local live music venues

Great Southern Nights is returning in March 2022

The NSW Government is amping up the state’s live music scene with hundreds of gigs to be held in March and April 2022 and Central Coast venues are being offered a chance to benefit. Following its successful 2020

debut, the NSW Government’s Great Southern Nights initiative will again create jobs and revenue for artists, venues and crew, with shows to be held from March 18 to April 10, 2022. Parliamentary Secretary for Central Coast, Adam Crouch,

said he urged local venues to capitalise on the opportunity. “This is a chance for live music venues to receive NSW Government funding and support to host gigs. “There were 23 Great Southern Nights gigs on the

Central Coast in 2020 and I want to ensure we receive our fair share again. “Not only does live music create business for local venues and contractors, it brings people together and lifts the spirits of everyone involved, which is incredibly important

given the challenges we are all facing,” Crouch said. ARIA-award winner Amy Shark, Yolngu rapper Baker Boy, Jessica Mauboy, Jimmy Barnes, Missy Higgins and Peking Duk are the first artists to be confirmed for Great Southern Nights in 2022.

Emerging talent and grassroots acts will also be featured. Source: Media release, Sep 9 Parliamentary Secretary for Central Coast, Adam Crouch

Start planning with confidence Business owners on the Central Coast now have a view of what reopening the economy will look like and can start planning with confidence following the release of the NSW Government’s Roadmap to Recovery on September 9. Central Coast Regional Director of Business NSW, Paula Martin, said the roadmap was what the business community has been crying out for. The roadmap sets the path for businesses in the hospitality, retail and fitness industries to reopen from the Monday

Central Coast Regional Director Business NSW, Paula Martin

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have kept coming in, without any revenue. “What’s really important is for our community to support local businesses in huge numbers as soon as we reach that 70 per cent fully vaccinated milestone but continue to play their part in adhering to the COVID-safe rules. “I know business owners will also need to be vigilant in ensuring staff and customers play by the rules to ensure COVID-safe measures are always adhered to. “Together we can make October the start of NSW getting back to business,”

Martin said. Some of the Roadmap to Recovery initiatives will include: • Hospitality venues can reopen with one person per four square metres indoors and per two square metres outdoors; • Retail stores can reopen with one person per four square metres; • Personal grooming services can operate with one person per four square metres, capped at five clients per premises; • Gyms and indoor recreation facilities can reopen with one

person per four square metres with classes limited to a maximum of 20 people; • Domestic travel, including travel to regional NSW can return; • Weddings and funerals can resume with up to 50 people in attendance; • Employers must allow staff to continue to work from home if they can; and • Masks will remain mandatory for all public indoor venues. Source: Media release, Sep 10 Business NSW Regional Director, Paula Martin

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Sticker competition a chance to give to schools Students from K-6 across the Coast are being encouraged to pick up a pencil or a paintbrush to design a sold sign sticker using a template. The competition hosted by Wiseberry Heritage Real Estate will pick six designs with one winner and five runner ups. The prize for the winning design includes a Tree Tops Adventure Park Pass for the winner and nine friends, and their design will be featured on all sold signs for the entire month of October. The school of the winning design will also receive $50 for every property sold by Wiseberry in October.

Last year’s winning design by a Gorokan Public School student

The five runners up will receive one Tree Tops Adventure Park Pass. Schools that were invited to participate in the competition include Blue Haven Public School, Budgewoi Public School, Gorokan Public School, Gwandalan Public School, Jilliby Public School, Kanwal Public School, Lake Munmorah Public School, St Brendan’s Catholic School in Lake Munmorah, Mannering Park Public School, Northlakes Public School, Tacoma Public School, St Mary’s Catholic School in Toukley, Tuggerah Public School, Tuggerawong Public School, Wadalba Public School, Warnervale Public

School, Mackillop Catholic College in Warnervale, Lakes Grammar School, Wyong Public School, Woongarrah Public School, Wyee Public School, St Cecilia’s Catholic Primary School and Wyong Christian Community School. The competition will run until September 14, and submissions needed to be submitted to Wiseberry Charmhaven or Gorokan. Last year, Gorokan Public School won the competition where the school was given $2750 as part of their prize. Templates for the competition were delivered to participating schools on August 30. Harry Mulholland

Career opportunity for 20 job seekers A collaboration between TAFE NSW and a Central Coast disability care provider will give 20 jobseekers the opportunity to start a career in one of the nation’s fastest growing sectors – disability support. The NDIS National Workforce Plan estimates the sector will require an additional 83,000 workers by 2024. This growth is being driven by a rapid expansion in the number of NDIS participants and more older Australians and veterans requiring care and support. TAFE NSW and Trilogy Disability Services are inviting expressions of interest for an initial six-week paid employment and study

program which will lead to ongoing traineeships at Trilogy and a qualification in a Certificate III in Allied Health. Trilogy’s Training and Education Coordinator, Petrina Heinze, said the employment program will help connect jobseekers with a rewarding career where they can make a difference in people’s lives. “The collaboration between Trilogy and TAFE NSW means students will complete a paid work placement while they study an Introduction to Disability Work,” Heinze said. “This will be followed by a longer-term traineeship and a formal qualification in a Certificate III in Allied Health.” Trilogy Disability Services assists participants requiring a broad range of support,

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personal and domestic care to recreational activities or taking clients to medical appointments. “As well as providing immediate assistance, disability support work helps our clients lead as independent lives as possible in supported accommodation,” Heinze said. Jason Mortimer from Chittaway Bay and Chavaan “Chevy” Hine of Hamlyn Terrace are now team leaders at Trilogy after starting traineeships two years ago. Both have completed a Certificate III in Individual Support and will soon graduate with a Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance. A former print machinist, Mortimer, 51, was drawn to disability support work after helping care for his ageing

grandparents. “I love my work - before I began this job, I didn’t believe that was possible,” he said. Hine, 28, finds her work inspiring as she helps clients achieve new skills and levels of independence. “I would encourage anyone who is interested in this opportunity to give it a go,” she said. “If you go into it with an open mind and are willing to learn, you will really enjoy the work.” Applications for the Trilogy Introduction to Disability Work employment program close on September 17. Details on 4348 2237. Source: Media release, Sep 10 Trilogy Disability Services

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McBride addresses national webinar World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10 was about raising awareness of suicide and identifying how to work collaboratively towards a world without suicide. Statistics show that three million Australians will consider suicide at some point in their lives, more than 65,000 Australians will attempt suicide, and over 3,000 will die by suicide. To commemorate the day, Suicide Prevention Australia held a webinar, bringing together key members of government and the suicide prevention sector to raise awareness about suicide. Speaking at the webinar was Federal Member for Dobell and Shadow Assistant Minister for Mental Health, Emma McBride. Other speakers were Governor General David Hurley, Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention, David Coleman, CEO of National Mental Health Commission, Christine Morgan and CEO of Suicide Prevention Australia,

Nieves Murray. McBride said World Suicide Prevention Day and R U Ok? Day were vital as they raised awareness and encouraged people to speak up and listen to those experiencing mental distress. “The last 18 months have been very tough for our community, and it’s perhaps more important than ever to speak up about mental health,” McBride said. “The biggest risk factors for people in mental distress are social isolation, unemployment and the breakdown of personal relationships. “Unfortunately, the pandemic has exacerbated this. “To address these risks, we need practical solutions like better financial support and security for communities in lockdown. “Knowing that you are financially secure can lift a huge burden off someone’s shoulders and that support can help save a life. “It’s also important for us as a community to speak up, to help reduce the stigma and to

Dobell MP, Emma McBride, raising awareness for suicide prevention

feel comfortable having that conversation with people. “Things are tough right now, so we need to keep an eye on our friends, family and neighbours, and check in with them to make sure they’re okay. “It could make all the difference,” McBride said. With the ongoing lockdown affecting mental health across the state, organisations such as Lifeline are seeing record numbers and there has never been a more important time to check in with one another says Central Coast Suicide Prevention’s Manager, Esther Sole. “Life can be challenging and

it’s okay to not be okay. “Sometimes it is hard to reach out and ask for support, even when we need it the most. “If you notice someone you are close to isn’t their usual self, maybe they are more withdrawn or appear to be struggling. “Asking are you okay is a great way to reach out and start a conversation. “By reaching out to someone who might be struggling and starting a conversation, we can show them that they are supported and encourage them to access the support they need. “Checking in with friends,

family and colleagues is more important than ever and can make a big difference for someone to feel connected and supported. “Everyone goes through ups and downs in life, and we can all use a little extra support at times. “It doesn’t need to be fancy, sometimes a cup of tea and a chat can make a world of difference to how someone is feeling. “Looking after mental health is just as important as looking after physical health. “Getting out and active can be a great way to check in with those close to us. “We are lucky to have amazing mental health and wellbeing supports in our community. but sometimes knowing when or how to assess these services can be overwhelming. “Asking someone if they are struggling and may need some extra support is a great way to help someone identify supports and link in with the help that they might need,” Sole said. Warning signs include talking

about existential things, talking as if others would be better off without them, sudden social withdrawal, hypersensitivity, talking about wanting to die, extreme mood swings, talking about being a burden to others, expressing feelings of grief or suffering, saying they don’t see a way out of a difficult experience, behaving recklessly, struggling to find meaning in life, increased use of alcohol or drugs, practicing self-harm, experiencing distress, reliving trauma, talking about feeling trapped, expressing self-hatred, and expressing extreme loneliness and isolation. If you require help, information or counselling call Lifeline on 13 11 14, or Suicide Call Back Service who provide free counselling on 1300 659 467, Beyond Blue 1300 22 46 36. Other services that can help include MensLine Australia on 1300 78 99 78 and Kids Helpline, that provide confidential counselling for children and young people aged 5-25 on 1800 551 800. Harry Mulholland

Mental health pop-up clinic open weekdays A Head to Health Pop-Up service is now available at Tuggerah to support the mental health of people of all ages who could be struggling during the extended COVID lockdown. The free service has been set up by the Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network and CEO, Richard Nankervis, said the

service would be available with or without a GP mental health treatment plan. The service will be available for people with conditions too complex for many current primary care services but who are not eligible for or are awaiting care from public community mental health services. No appointments are required to access the free

service via phone. “Mental health issues don’t discriminate,” Nankervis said. “Many people in our region may have never experienced mental ill health before and are facing new challenges due to COVID-19. “We’ve quickly mobilised to set up the new phone number so people throughout our region can access a new

telehealth service which will work alongside existing state and federally-funded mental health support services. “Head to Health is designed to offer a seamless service for guiding people in mental distress or who feel they are unable to cope with the extra pressures brought on by the pandemic.” Mental health supports will be delivered through a

multidisciplinary team of mental health workers, including psychologists, mental health nurses, mental health occupational therapists, social workers and peer workers. Head to Health Pop-Up can also provide face-to-face services onsite or telehealth services. This service has been set up at Beam Health, 1 Bryant Dr, on the corner of Wyong Rd,

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Deadline set for teachers to be vaccinated All Department of Education Staff will be required to be fully vaccinated by November 8 to return to face-to-face schooling. A NSW Department of Education spokesperson said they were encouraging all eligible staff, students over 16 and family members to seek an available vaccination and help protect both themselves and other members of their educational community from COVID-19. “As the regulator of Education and Care Services in NSW, the Department’s top priority is the health, safety and wellbeing of children,” said a spokesperson for NSW Department of Education. “We are also grateful to the parents, teachers, educators and principals who have strived to keep school and ECE communities safe throughout

the pandemic and ensured children and young people received a high-quality education in both face-to-face and learning from home settings.” A systematic review of all learning spaces, including libraries and halls, is also taking place to ensure all schools continue to operate in the safest way possible. The review is focusing on ventilation in classrooms and also providing support to schools to adapt lessons making full use of outdoor learning areas. “Most public schools have opening windows and schools with air conditioning systems are also being checked to ensure they are fullyoperational and the frequency of filter servicing and cleaning will be increased,” said Education Minister, Sarah Mitchell. Spokesperson for the Central

Coast Council of P&Cs, Sharryn Brownlee, said it was crucial that all education staff were fully vaccinated to ensure Coast students could return safely to face-to-face learning. “We sent a letter out to state and federal, education and health ministers and the local MPs at the start of the current lockdown asking for schools to be a priority for vaccinations,” Brownlee said. “Education Minister, Sarah Mitchell, said that they were doing everything they could to ensure all staff had access to

the vaccine, and Health Minister Brad Hazzard said that this is a health issue, and that he would advocate to secure more vaccines. “We were very pleased to see a response to our letter as nothing is more important than getting our students back into the classroom. “The strain and stresses of learning from home have been setting in, and schools across the Coast have been managing this really well by breaking up intensive learning by doing things like dress down Tuesdays,” Brownlee said.

For those who choose not to be vaccinated by November 8, Brownlee said that they would not be able to return to work. “Someone with a health issue that cannot be vaccinated will be treated with provisions, but for those who won’t, it’s a condition of their employment and if they don’t fulfill their contract requirements, they will be removed. “Parents are really supportive of this move, and the schools have been relaying this onto their staff. “At this point, students will have the option to be vaccinated but it’s not mandatory although that could change in the future. “Teachers who have been able to get Astra Zeneca have been very proactive in getting vaccinated. “The average vaccination rate for teachers here on the Coast is around 80 per cent, the only concern is the younger

teachers who can’t get Astra Zeneca and are waiting on Pfizer. “Another concern is parents who might not want to send their children back to school, as there won’t be a hybrid of learning from home and a faceto-face available and no provisions to continue learning from home. “Once students are back, if they are not attending, they will need to make other arrangements like homeschooling,” Brownlee said. Currently in NSW, students are set to return to school on various dates,with Kindergarten and Year One returning on October 25. Years Two, Six and 11 are returning on November 1, and Year Three, Four, Five, Seven, Nine and 10 will be returning on November 8. Harry Mulholland

‘World-leading’ digital mental health support for young Young people on the Central Coast and across NSW will have access to expanded digital mental health support thanks to a $1.5M investment from the NSW Government. The Moderated Online Social Therapy (MOST) platform, designed by youth mental health organisation Orygen, will be embedded in eight eligible youth mental health services across NSW between now and June 30, 2022. Minister for Mental Health, Bronnie Taylor, said the evidence-based digital intervention was designed to provide instant access to specialist support for people

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under pressure – young people will currently wait between six and eight weeks for a psychologist appointment at headspace – so it’s vital we continue to connect young people to a range of help,” she said. The MOST platform can be accessed 24/7 from a range of devices including mobile phones, tablets and desktop computers. Orygen Executive Director, Professor Patrick McGorry, said MOST is changing the way mental health services are provided by connecting digital mental health technology with clinical services to address gaps in existing care models, provide on-demand support

and sustain real life recovery for young people. “It is exciting that with the support of the NSW Government we can now offer this worldleading digital mental health service to young people across the state,” he said. If you, or someone you know, is thinking about suicide or is experiencing a personal crisis or distress, please seek help immediately by calling 000 or one of these services: Lifeline 13 11 14; Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467; NSW Mental Health Line 1800 011 511. Source: Media release, Sep 12 Minister for Mental Health, Bronnie Taylor

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Fine dining at home: Pauly Mac & Parklife Terrigal

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This is the sixth instalment of our lockdown special. In lieu of being able to head out for dinner, we’re embarking on a virtual tour of the coast’s best eating establishments. kitchen attached to a We’ve asked chefs to playground and park on inspire us with recipes the beautiful central that we can make at coast. home, bringing the fine dining experience into our own kitchens. This week we’re talking to Chef Pauly Mac from Parklife Café in Terrigal.

Parklife is everything I wanted it to be. Health & wellness, great flavours, kid and parent friendly, but most of all it’s a place where we can cook I’ve always believed that exactly how we like. We you create your own run a blackboard menu opportunities. So, after that changes whenever holding so many varied the market says it should, roles across the food we’ve also accidentally industry, I’ve found myself found ourselves heavily very at home in a tiny supporting the plant-

PAULY MAC including ready-made take home meals which rotate daily and ‘the butchers dog’ Sunday roast pickup. I honestly think we’ve changed how people view the ‘hole in the wall’ coffee kiosk. based family. Everything has a plant-based option & our muffins even have their own insta profile. Outside of lockdown we have dozens of partners, from kids yoga, bootcamps, kids painting classes & dj workshops all the way to book clubs & heavy support for local charities like We Care Connect & Shoebox Revolution. Parklife was named after the Blur album, but the

name perfectly describes what we designed: a fully inclusive, kid focused café, where mums, dads & kids feel safe & welcomed. We are very passionate about our ethics here, so there’s no refined sugar, we used fully recyclable packaging and we introduced the first fully closed loop coffee cup composting system on the coast. Our cups and lids go into a hot compost system where they turn back into soil, we recycle all of our

organic waste and have built a fully reclaimed garden where the kids can get their hands dirty and eat anything they like.

As well as Parklife, I’ve been a private chef for ten years and these high-end functions are where the finer dishes come in. We started as a tiny hole Today I’ll share an absolute in the wall but we’ve cracker of a dish we’ve grown quickly, adding kept on our menu for bathrooms, shade, solar, years. seating and now run seven days a week For more information producing some of the about Parklife: freshest & most interesting https://www.instagram. café food on the coast. com/parklifepopup/ https://www.facebook. We make almost com/parklifecoffee everything in house,

Soy-Braised Short Ribs Serves 6 to 8 5 pounds meaty short ribs on the bone, 2-3 inches thick Salt Neutral tasting oil (e.g grapeseed) ¼ cup (60 grams) soy sauce ¼ cup (55 grams) dark brown sugar ¼ cup (58 grams) mirin (rice wine) 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil 1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger 4 garlic cloves, finely grated or pounded with a pinch of salt ¼ teaspoon cayenne About 1 cup (228 grams) dashi 1⁄4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro leaves and

tender stems 4 scallions, green and white parts slivered Prep the ribs the day before you want to cook. Season the meat lightly with salt and let it sit for 30 minutes. Keep in mind that the marinade consists mostly of soy sauce, which is salty, so use only about half as much salt as you otherwise would. In the meantime, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, mirin, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and cayenne. Place the meat in a resealable plastic bag and pour in the marinade. Seal the bag and squish the marinade around so all the meat is evenly coated. Refrigerate overnight. A few hours before you want to cook the ribs,

pull them out of the fridge to come up to room temperature. Adjust oven rack to middle position and preheat to 200°C. Set a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat to preheat. When pan is hot, drop the temperature to medium-low, add just enough oil to coat the bottom. Working in batches so as not to crowd pan, brown a few short ribs at a time on all three meaty sides, adding more oil if necessary before each batch. Reduce heat as necessary to achieve browning gradually; it may take 4 to 5 minutes per side for wellbrowned ribs. Transfer the ribs, bone-side down, to a large Dutch oven or a large, deep ceramic or pyrex roasting dish, then pour the marinade over the

meat. It’s fine if the ribs are snug, but they should all fit in a single layer. Add enough dashi to go about ¾-inch up the sides of the ribs, then cover with lid or parchment and aluminium foil. Slide into the oven and cook until the liquid simmers, about 30 minutes, then reduce heat to 160°C and cook until meat is very tender and falling off the bone, 3 to 4 hours more. Uncover pot or dish and crank oven to 240°C. Brush ribs with the braising juices and cook for about until shiny and brown, about 8 to 12 minutes. I serve this with a simple potato gnocchi & some baby coriander & crispy shallots.

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2,947 students prepare for HSC Almost 3,000 students on the Central Coast will sit at least one of the 110 HSC exams set to begin on November 9. The 2021 HSC enrolment snapshot released by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) on September 13 shows that 68,710 students are enrolled statewide, 2,947 of them in the Central Coast region. Minister for Education, Sarah Mitchell, said most of this year’s cohort started Kindergarten in 2009 and will finish their 13-year schooling career in the next few weeks,

before exams begin. “Each year, the HSC enrolment snapshot gives us some insight into the students who are studying an HSC course, which areas of study students are interested in and how enrolment has changed over time,” Mitchell said. “Enrolment this year is consistent with previous years, with Mathematics, Biology and Business Studies attracting the largest number of students for nine years running. “We’ve also seen a promising increase of 19 per cent in Science Extension enrolment, which was first examined in 2019.

“It’s great to see students, particularly young women who make up 54 per cent of this year’s enrolment, taking on the new research-based course. “This year, we have 898 sets of twins and 15 sets of triplets and quadruplets spread across NSW cities and regions.” Twenty-six per cent of students (20,234) are enrolled in at least one HSC Vocational Educational and Training course, with Hospitality (7,274), Construction (3,663) and Business Services (2,564) continuing to see the highest number of enrolments. “My message to students is to be proud of the resilience

you have shown so far, look after yourself and each other,” Mitchell said. “You now have eight weeks to prepare for your exams. “The entire NSW community is behind you as you prepare for your final exams. “It is not too late to ask for help, either for your study preparations or for your personal wellbeing.” The examination timetable will begin with English on November 9 and end on December 3. Source: Media release, Sep 13 NSW Education Department

Exams to go ahead from November 9 All HSC students will get the opportunity to complete their studies in 2021, with the full complement of HSC exams to go ahead from November 9, 2021. Minister for Education, Sarah Mitchell, announced on September 10 that students will be able to sit their HSC exams and receive their results in time for university offers to be made. The NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) has issued a revised timetable, with 110 exams taking place over 19 days ending on December 3. Students will receive their

ATARs on January 20, 2022, with their HSC results released on January 24. Mitchell said students now have the certainty of the timetable and eight weeks to focus on preparing for their exams after a disruptive and stressful year. “Being able to sit their exams safely is the best and fairest outcomes for our HSC students. “Whether our students go on to university, vocational training or take on employment, it is important all of them are able to sit their exams and demonstrate what they know. “I know that teachers, families and friends are

supporting our HSC students every step of the way, and that the whole NSW community is wishing them well after a tough 18 months,” Mitchell said. Chair of the NESA Board, Professor Peter Shergold, said that providing a fair, equitable and safe opportunity for students to receive the HSC in 2021 continues to be at the forefront of every decision made by NESA. “Revising the timetable to start on November 9 and deliver results on January 24 required reconfiguration of a massive logistical operation involving over 100,000 people. “I am grateful to the NSW Vice

Chancellors Committee and the Universities Admission Centre (UAC) for their support, and for working with us to deliver an outcome which will see students receive their results and their university offers in a timely way,” Shergold said. Strict COVID-safe protocols supported by NSW Health will be in place to protect students, exam supervisors and school staff when HSC exam start on November 9. The protocols for a COVIDsafe HSC require exam supervisors to be fully vaccinated and strongly encourage eligible HSC

students to receive two vaccine doses before exams start. Other safety measures include mandatory face masks for students and staff indoors and outdoors, check-in and health screening protocols for all students and staff, physical distancing between students and staff at all times, minimising students mingling, keeping exam group sizes as small as possible, desks spaced a minimum of 1.5 metres apart, well-ventilated exam rooms, and hygiene marshals and regular cleaning of exam rooms. An illness and misadventure process is available for

students who are unable to attend an exam due to having a positive COVID-19 test result, or being a close contact. 68,710 students are on track to receive the HSC in 2021, according to the HSC Enrolment Snapshot released on September 13 by NESA. The 2021 HSC exam timetable can viewed at www. educationstandards.nsw.edu. au/wps/portal/nesa/11-12/ hsc/key-dates-examtimetables/hsc-written-examtimetable. Source: Media release, Sep 10 Minister for Education, Sarah Mitchell

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Schools across the state are running workshops, “wellbeing days” and events to help students look after themselves and each other. The holistic approach is designed to help students stay mentally fit and build resilience during tough times. “These resources have been developed with leading youth mental health organisations to ensure we are equipping parents, carers, teachers and children with the confidence and knowledge of when and where to seek help if they are feeling overwhelmed or particularly stressed out,” Mitchell said. The Care and Connect Hub provides practical and targeted support by age group, from preschool to end of high school, with information and guidance on how and what students, families and staff can do to take care of themselves and others. Links to wellbeing resources can be found online at education.nsw.gov.au/ teaching-and-learning/ learning-from-home/ wellbeing/wellbeing-at-home Source: Media release, Sept 11 NSW Education Minister, Sarah Mitchell

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Don ecstatic over life honour

SURF LIFE SAVING Shelly Beach SLSC Lifesaver Don Van Keimpema has been honoured with a Surf Life Saving Australia Life Membership on September 8 to recognise his countless hours of volunteering for Surf Life Saving Australia since joining the Shelley Beach SLSC in 1992. Van Keimpema said that the honour came as a complete surprise. “I was absolutely ecstatic, it came as a massive surprise, and I’m just shocked to be awarded with the highest

honour that Surf Life Saving Australia gives out. “I got involved with Shelly Beach SLSC in 1992 when my children joined as nippers and I’ve never left,” Van Keimpema said. Van Keimpema is currently the NSW Surf Sports Chair and continues to officiate SLSC competitions on a local and an international scale. His first time officiating a competition was at the SLSC National Championships in 2003 and has been a deputy referee for eight years. “I was involved in sports development from 2008 to

2010, and we were looking to create pathways for officials and improving their skills. “I’ve also been providing lifesaving education courses internationally. “I visited Malaysia and Sri Lanka to teach lifesaving skills to them, and it’s really given me a great perspective on lifesaving,” Van Keimpema said. In his capacity as NSW Surf Sports Chair, Van Kiempema has worked tirelessly to develop youth pathways in Surf Sports. In 2017 alongside other states, he launched the Youth

Pathways Cup which provides a performance pathway for under 14’s and 15 members. “The sports manager and I at the time decided that we needed another pathway for the younger athletes, so we came up with the concept for the Youth Pathways Cup and pitched it to the other states and they all got on board. “It was very successful,” Van Keimpema said. Van Keimpema said that the sense of community a surf club provides was a factor in his decision to join. “I think it was the sense of community, and mateship and

meeting people from all walks of life that really drew me in. “In our club we have carpenters and doctors and everything in between, and the surf clubs are all their little own community. “Another thing that was great to see is over the years you witness young athletes come and grow their skills and compete, and then they grow up and have kids of their own, and then their kids start to grow their skills and start competing. “It’s a really great community that is second to none,” Van Keimpema said. Harry Mulholland

Academy cup will showcase footy talent AFL The Central Coast Academy of Sport hopes to field a side in an upcoming Regional Talent Search Carnival to be undertaken by the Sydney Swans Academy in 2022. The newly-named Academy Cup will aim to have the best footballers from each of the identified Sydney Swans catchment areas play against each other in a showcase of regional talent. The North Coast, Northern Inland, Hunter and Central Coast academies are all seeking to enter their squads into the Cup so the competition will be a chance for high-

quality footy with professional pathways on the cards. Head of the QBE Sydney Swans Academy, Chris Smith, said Sydney Swans Academy selectors will be present with the goal of identifying young athletes to join the academy. “It is important to create an environment where the best players in the region get to compete against the best from

other regions,” Smith said. Although originally scheduled to take place in 2021, the carnival has been postponed to next year with a date yet to be confirmed. The competition is expected to go ahead in Autumn and to involve male and female teams in the Under 14 and 16 age groups. “The sole purpose of this

carnival is to provide a platform for regional athletes to be identified and then hopefully developed within the talented athlete pathway provided by the Sydney Swans,” said Ian Robilliard, Managing Director of the Central Coast Academy of Sport. “We know the biggest obstacle in the progression of regional NSW athletes is opportunities to be seen, and for young footballers in our region we believe opportunities such as this talent search carnival will certainly help overcome this.” Source: Media release, Sep 10 Central Coast Academy of Sport

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. We’ve now started to get mother and calf humpbacks moving through. Its great to see these animals coming close to shore, ideal for photos and watching with out binoculars. The unfortunate thing is that shark nets were replaced back on Central Coast beaches on September 1st.

These “walls of death” are now a threat to whales, especially the younger inexperienced calves. If you see a whale that you think is entangled or in distress, please call 13 000 72757, and then take option 4 as soon as possible. Dolphins have been on sighted on the regular beaches, with seals popping up at Norah Head, Blue Bay, Toowoon Bay and Crackneck. If you’re planning to go whale watching, remember to comply with Health Regulations and police/government directions.

FORT DENISON

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

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McDermott does it again HIGH JUMP Trailblazing jumper, Nicola McDermott, has posted another two podium finishes in Europe to bookend her 2021 season. A third-place jump of 2.01m was achieved at the Zurich Diamond League on Wednesday, September 8, followed by a second place 1.95m at ISTAF Berlin on Sunday, September 12. At Zurich, her final successful jump of 2.01 metres was achieved in one attempt and earned a third-place finish behind Ukrainian, Yaroslava Mahuchikh with 2.03m, and gold medallist, Mariya Lasitskene with 2.05m. It was the fourth time this year that McDermott cleared two metres in competition: a height that was previously beyond the Australian national mark; now the benchmark on which the Central Coast athlete continues to build. Upon clearing 2.01m, after a faultless lead-up of six successful jumps, McDermott

had a go at both 2.03m and 2.05m and came very close to clearing her final attempt. Yet it was the Tokyo 2020 champion, Lasitskene, who took out the win with a worldwide season best jump of 2.05m, adding one centimetre of improvement to her Olympic best. Only four days later, McDermott emerged in Berlin to earn one final silver medal, concluding her 2021 season. Once more Nicola showed composure to overcome the three jumps before 1.95m without a hitch but was unable to get any higher. The competition was again between McDermott and Lasitskene and the Russian champion held onto her top position in the ranks with a best of 1.98m. McDermott can look back on a season of consistent improvements, records and first place finishes against the world’s best. CCC

If you are lucky enough to spot a whale, seal or dolphin, please text or call the Project on 0490 401 969 or email centralcoastdolphins@gmail.com

TIDE CHART

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

Times and Heights(m) of high and low waters

0307 1.16 0430 1.19 0533 1.26 0024 0.32 0108 0.28 0146 0.26 0221 0.27 0840 0.64 0957 0.62 1105 0.56 0624 1.34 0707 1.42 0825 1.53 0747 1.48 WED 1525 1.62 THU 1637 1.66 FRI 1738 1.72 SAT 1202 0.49 SUN 1253 0.42 MON 1338 0.38 TUE 1420 0.37 2229 0.45 2332 0.38 1830 1.76 1915 1.77 1957 1.75 2035 1.69 0253 0.30 0323 0.35 0421 0.48 0451 0.55 0034 1.14 0352 0.41 0527 0.62 0901 1.56 0936 1.57 1010 1.57 1045 1.56 1121 1.53 1202 1.49 0611 0.69 WED 1500 0.38 THU 1541 0.42 FRI 1620 0.46 SAT 1702 0.51 SUN 1748 0.56 MON 1843 0.61 TUE 1253 1.45 2112 1.61 2147 1.51 2223 1.41 2301 1.31 2344 1.22 1948 0.65

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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Kyah and Ellie in at start of three big years

Kyah Simon in action

FOOTBALL Kyah Simon of Tacoma has been selected for a 25-player Matildas squad in a friendly match against the Republic of Ireland on September 22, a match that will herald in a threeyear international cycle with three top-tier trophies up for grabs. Beginning with a run of test matches including multiple games to be played in NSW, the three-year cycle will include the AFC Women’s Asian Cup in India in 2022, the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New

Zealand in 2023, and the Paris Olympic Games in 2024. The squad to take on Ireland, to be played at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin, will include 18 returnees from the Tokyo Olympic squad and three debutants. Wamberal’s Ellie Carpenter and Tacoma’s Kyah Simon have been reselected and will look to excel in their 51st and 102nd international caps, respectively. The tour will involve a training camp ahead of four yet-to-be confirmed matches in postlockdown NSW. They include two matches

against Brazil in October, followed by two more against the USA in November. The Matildas will then enter the Asian Cup in January of 2022 hoping to redeem being runners up twice and winning their first Asian trophy since 2010. This competition will be a prelude to the muchanticipated 2023 World Cup, perhaps the best chance the hosts will ever get at taking out the crown jewel in football. The 2024 Paris Olympic Games will complete the cycle, by which point most of the dominant players and teams in

the world arena will have played each other multiple times. This may result in the women’s game becoming more competitive than ever as it experiences perhaps the biggest years in its history. Matildas Head Coach, Tony Gustavsson, unveiled his new team with comments on how he expects them to bounce back from a disappointing end to the Tokyo Games. “While there were many aspects of our Tokyo campaign that we were proud of, I share the strong sentiment of the playing group that there is still

unfinished business,” he said. “It is what makes our whole team extremely motivated and energised for the next phase of this journey towards the FIFA Women’s World Cup. “We have analysed our performances and have some great insights for us to work with. “However, as we keep working to improve all areas of our game, we will ensure that our aggressive pressing game and our attacking mindset will always remain at the heart of who we are. “The next phase presents a fresh start for all players –

The Matildas squad (August 2021) is at the beginning of three incredible years of competition

whether they are plying their trade in Australia, Europe, Asia, the United States or elsewhere. “We have a long runway to 2023 and we want to utilise every camp, every match, every moment possible to become one day better. “We have previously stated the importance of presenting players with opportunities to experience the national team environment and, with our scouting network, we will look to continue to do so in a measured manner.” Source: Media release, Sep 8 Football Australia

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