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The National Parks and Wildlife Service has completed more than 640ha of hazard reduction burning over the past week in the Central Coast Hunter region. See page 5

Out&About

Home cooks can now get a taste of the top 10 dishes by executive chef, Craig Etches, as voted by his dining clientele at Glengara retirement community in Tumbi Umbi. See page 17

Health

District Health says hospitals ready for COVID surge Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) says it is well-prepared for the anticipated demand on hospitals because of increasing COVID-19 patients, expected to hit a peak in October. CCLHD says there are no COVID-positive confirmed cases at Wyong Hospital at present, however, there are a number of COVID patients at Gosford Hospital, some who have transferred there from out of the area. Last Thursday, September 16, a woman in her 20s died at Gosford Hospital after

contracting COVID-19. She had an underlying medical condition and was not vaccinated. NSW Health said she was a resident of a Life Without Barriers group home for the disabled in Wyong, where she acquired her infection. “We are deeply saddened about the death of a young woman we provide support to and share our sincere condolences to her family and friends at their considerable loss,” said a spokesperson for Life Without Barriers. “Our priority is offering our support and care to her family

and providing assistance they need at this difficult time.” It was the second COVIDrelated death within a week as the coronavirus now appears to have a grip on the Central Coast and, other than hospital patients, there are about 200 people who are self-isolating at home and receiving care from the Health District. Health authorities remain particularly concerned about the spread of the virus throughout the northern suburbs. There are 73 positive cases still under investigation to determine the source.

In the past week, from Wednesday, September 15, there have been another 156 new cases with 83 linked to known cases and only 42 already in self-isolation. The number of cases in the past week has jumped from 278 to 434 (as at September 21). Health authorities are expecting that the spike in local COVID cases will also mean that the number of hospitalisations will increase over the next few weeks. A spokesperson for Central Coast LHD said strict plans and protocols were in place for staff who cared for patients with

COVID-19, including treating them in separate areas with separate staff where possible to minimise the risk of transmission, including in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). “COVID preparedness modelling released by NSW Health has indicated that the demand on hospitals will be at its highest in October. “Hospitals and staff in NSW are among the best placed in the world to manage the ongoing challenges of this pandemic, but we acknowledge the Delta variant is placing a strain on the system. Continued page 4

Black Dog Institute is asking people to unite in a time of lockdown and separation to put One Foot Forward by walking 20, 40, 60 or 100km during October. See page 31

Sport

The Central Coast MTB Trail Alliance is calling on Central Coast Council to take positive steps to provide sustainable offroad cycling infrastructure in the region. See page 39

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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. See page 5

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. See page 13

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.

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.

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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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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 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.

“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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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

News

Central Coast Council has commenced proactive patrols in natural reserves and continues to monitor open space areas for unauthorised bike jump and track builds. See page 5

Out&About

Facebook ruling shuts down community discussion

With the announcement last week that the Central Coast will stay in lockdown for an unspecified time, the State and Federal Liberal Governments are playing the blame game. See page 5

Out&About

As nominations for the 2022 NSW Women of the Year Awards close this Friday, CCN has taken a look back on one of the finalists of the 2020 award – Umina’s Glitta Supernova. See page 13

Some local businesses are still struggling to stay afloat even though the NSW Government has extended financial support for those affected by lockdown restrictions.

News

The High Court of Australia has made a landmark decision that will have a substantial impact on organisations that publish the news, including CCN.

Health

Residents of Terrigal, Avoca and North Avoca should be on the lookout for six cyclists streaking past their homes on Sunday, September 26. See page 17

Health

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See page 13 Central Coast ARAFMI has outlined the need for action on removing the stigma surrounding mental health issues in a submission to Central Coast Council on its Draft Disability Inclusion Action Plan, 2021-25. See page 33

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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

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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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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. See page 17

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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

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Buck passing doesn’t solve Pfizer shortage Friction between the State and Federal Governments has come to a head over the Central Coast’s lack of Pfizer supply as the region records over 60 new cases so far this week. With cases on the rise and dozens of new exposure sites listed across the region, increased vaccination coverage is something the NSW Government said could get the Coast out of lockdown sooner. As of Monday, September 13, over 70 per cent of Peninsula residents had received their first dose of any COVID-19 vaccine and over 40 per cent

were fully vaccinated. Over 48,000 doses of vaccine have been administered on the Peninsula. The state-wide lockdown is expected to end in mid-October after the State achieves over 70 per cent vaccination coverage. The potential for the Coast to leave the lockdown earlier would be dependent on vaccine supply and community uptake. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said 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 its administering of AstraZeneca doses but this is entirely dependent on supply. Federal Member fo Robertson, Lucy Wicks, has welcomed a review of how General Practitioners (GPs) are allocated to areas like the Central 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 has 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.” Continued page 4

The 11th annual Cancer Council’s ‘Girls Night In’ event at Ettalong Diggers next month has been postponed due to COVID-19 restrictions. See page 25

Sport

Australia’s well decorated sports sailor and Gosford Sailing Club alumnus, Tom Slingsby, has successfully defended his 2019 title at the 2021 Moth World Championship. See page 31

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State’s Chief Health Officer to brief MPs Central Coast MPs will attend a briefing on September 17 with Chief Health Officer Kerry Chant and Central Coast Health CEO Brad Astill as COVID-19 case numbers soar in the region. To be hosted by Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, the briefing comes as the number of cases announced on the Coast during this outbreak reached 312 on September 16, with more than 200 of those still active. “The number of active COVID-19 cases on the Central Coast has nearly doubled in the

space of a week,” Crouch said. “The briefing with Dr Chant will discuss this growth in case numbers, the increase in vaccination rates, and what more can be done to control the Delta strain. In a letter to Labor MPs, Crouch said the region’s response to the pandemic should be managed in a bipartisan way. “All MPs have a responsibility to ensure COVID-19 information is shared and promoted in a timely non-political way,” he said. Announcement of the briefing came as Labor MPs ramped up calls for more support in the

region to stop the Coast becoming an area of concern. “In the last two weeks, four schools in my electorate have reported positive cases of COVID-19,” Member for The Entrance, David Mehan said. “This suggests to me that the virus is being picked up by workers who cannot work from home; there is little evidence of spread by outsiders. “A large number of the new cases are linked to known cases which says to me that not enough is being done to support those who have been exposed to the virus. “Inadequacy in the supply of the vaccine of people’s choice

is also a big factor, I think, in the spread of the virus locally.” Meanwhile, a spokesperson for Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) said Gosford Hospital is currently caring for a number of COVID patients, some of whom have been transferred from out of area as part of NSW Health’s networked hospital system. “This system ensures patients can be transferred or redirected to other hospitals where necessary, including private hospitals,” the spokesperson said. “Strict plans and protocols are in place for staff who care for patients with COVID-19,

including treating them in separate areas with separate staff where possible to minimise the risk of transmission, including in the ICU. “COVID preparedness modelling released by NSW Health has indicated that the demand on hospitals will be at its highest in October. “Hospitals and staff in NSW are among the best placed in the world to manage the ongoing challenges of this pandemic, but we acknowledge the Delta variant is placing a strain on the system. Continued page 8

The oncological clinical trial group Breast Cancer Trials will encourage food lovers all over the country to stay in this October and enter the 3 Course Challenge to support breast cancer research. See page 33

Sport

The official start of beach season for the Coast’s 15 Surf Life Saving Clubs was marked with the raising of the iconic red and yellow flags at Toowoon Bay this week with the season officially set to start on September 18. See page 39

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Hely Street to be Council Headquarters Wyong is set to become the headquarters for Central Coast Council with staff based at the Gosford administration building being put on notice that their jobs are to be relocated to Wyong or the Erina depot. However, with the details surrounding the possible sale of the Gosford building still sketchy and an end to COVID-19 restrictions uncertain, any move before early next year is unlikely. The Gosford building was identified for sale in Tranche 1 of Council’s asset sales program, but Council has so far released no details of any sale, only saying that asset sale updates will be provided to the community “at suitable milestones”. Even so, staff with a primary work location of Gosford in their contract received an email last month advising they would be relocated. Council has been in discussions with the United Services Union (USU), the Local Government Engineers Association (LGEA) and the Development and Environmental Professionals’

Association (DEPA) over details of the relocation. USU organiser, Luke Hutchinson, said there was much to be discussed. “Obviously there are a lot of members who are going to be impacted by any move to Wyong, especially those living to the south of Gosford,” he said. “Members have a lot of considerations with travelling the extra distance, including impacts on childcare arrangements. “We also need to look at how the move might affect

traffic management and parking in Wyong in the interests not just of members but of the public. “We want to try to avoid bottlenecks at the beginning and end of each day.” Hutchinson said there were many employees who were not necessarily tied to a desk and options other than a relocation to Wyong were being considered. “We can’t see any forced movements before early next year with many members currently working from home due to COVID,” he said.

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“Even early next year we will have to see how the COVID situation is.” A Council spokesperson said the Gosford building would need to be vacated upon sale and plans were being made for that now so the impact on staff could be mitigated as far as is practicably possible and the impact on the community was minimal. “We have been working closely with the union and team managers to identify possible alternate workplace locations for impacted staff and are now consulting

directly with impacted staff to understand their individual circumstances and how this will impact them ahead of a physical return to the workplace, when that time comes,” the spokesperson said. During 2020 work began on upgrading the Wyong administration building, which was budgeted for in the 2018-19 and the 2019-20 Operational Plans, as part of Council’s Facility and Asset Management Program. These works included an upgrade to the public building entry with changes to the

customer service area, the self-service desks, the Council Chamber and improved signposting and accessibility from the entry to the customer counter. Also, there has been improvements to the call centre and changes to linked staff areas such as a new communal staff kitchen and lunchroom, the addition of new meeting rooms and office space. An upgrade of safety requirements included fire doors and sprinkler systems, electrical circuits and wiring. A Council spokesperson said the overriding purpose of the upgrade was to mitigate risks and improve security and safety, for both Council staff and the community or workers visiting the building, and to improve customer experience and workspace efficiencies. “These works contributed to Council’s ongoing management of security and safety at Council facilities and the delivery of community facilities that meets the community needs,” the spokesperson said. Terry Collins and Sue Murray

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Lookout concept plan open for comment The NSW Government has made a $430,000 funding commitment to the upgrade of Crackneck Lookout at Bateau Bay. National Parks and Wildlife Service announced in last week’s Chronicle that they were planning to revitalise the lookout precinct in Wyrrabalong National Park with smart new design

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Over 640 hectares burned for hazard reduction The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has completed more than 640ha of hazard reduction burning over the past week in the Central Coast Hunter region including 553ha in Jilliby State Conservation Area. About 80 NPWS staff, supported by dozens of fire trucks and two helicopters, took on the huge task at Jilliby, as well as a hazard reduction burn in Werakata National Park. NPWS Central Coast Hunter Director, Kylie Yeend, said these burnt areas would be vital in helping to reduce the intensity of bushfires and to protect communities and assets close to Ravensdale, Dooralong,

Abermain and Kurri. “In a first for our team, we deployed a thermal drone to visualise and geolocate postburn hot spots, which assisted our crews with safe and effective mop-up operations,” Yeend said. Hazard reduction burns were also carried out across the region by the NSW Rural Fire Service, Fire and Rescue NSW and Forestry Corporation. “Last weekend was a fantastic example of the benefits of close collaboration between NSW’s firefighting agencies who work together to deliver hazard reduction burns like those delivered over the past few weeks,” Yeend said. “In addition to good planning and good inter-agency collaboration, we also had

good luck with the weather. “Successful hazard reduction burning depends on the right wind and temperature conditions, preceded by a sufficient period without rain so that the ground fuel is dry enough to catch.” NPWS will be monitoring weather conditions over coming weeks to identify another suitable window for hazard reduction burning. Hazard reductions are an essential activity under the current Public Health Orders and are conducted in a COVID safe manner to ensure the safety of fire crews and the community. Source: National Parks and Wildlife Service

Memorial restoration to commence

The Entrance MP, David Mehan, has welcomed the announcement that restoration works will soon commence on the historic war memorial site at Ourimbah railway station. David Mehan (centre) with Sub-branch members and government representatives

The Ourimbah RSL Subbranch and local community have engaged in a long

campaign to have the memorial restored and it is good news to hear that works will soon commence at the site. “At this stage no specific details have been released to the community however it is a pleasing result for all those who have been fighting to preserve this important part of

our local heritage,” Mehan said. There were concerns that during the upgrade of Ourimbah railway station, a part of the memorial would be removed. Mehan and members of the Ourimbah Sub-branch successfully lobbied Transport for NSW to retain the memorial as is.

Ourimbah War Memorial is an important heritage structure which complements the heritage of the station. It was built in the 1920s, displaying the names of Ourimbah locals who served in World War 1 and also comprises an archway opening to a garden. Sue Murray

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Being prepared for emergencies can save lives, property and help the community recover quicker from disaster events when they do occur.

As we continue to be impacted by the Delta strain variant of the COVID-19 outbreak, and the weather warms up and we head into bushfire and storm season we must remain vigilant. Know your risks. Plan now for what you will do. Get your home ready. Be aware and most importantly, look out for each other.

One way to be prepared is through the Emergency Dashboard now rolled out to councils across the state, including Central Coast Council. Designed to be a ‘go to’ resource for our community providing one location to access emergency information from the NSW RFS, NSW SES, the BoM, Ausgrid, the RMS Live Traffic tool, and of course from Council. As a community, we’ve displayed great strength in working through challenges together, but what do we do after they pass and how do we learn and prepare for next time? The new Emergency Ready Now podcast shares people’s stories about disaster recovery, community and mental wellbeing to explore these questions and help us become more resilient and connected in the wake of disaster. It’s time to #GetReady.

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Community must-haves continue for the Coast

We’ve had our heads down and our tails up, working every day for the community to deliver the essential services that keep our region running. Water and Sewer delivery Over the past three months, we have: • produced 6,834 megalitres of drinking water for the coast (the equivalent of 2,733 Olympic swimming pools worth) • laid 1.2km of new water mains in the Gosford area • installed 415 new water services region-wide from customer applications • connected four water main sections, from newly constructed to existing water infrastructure at Berkley Vale • continued its Water Mains Flushing Program, servicing water mains in 24 suburbs and removing 2.2 megalitres of discoloured water from pipes • inspected 6.8km of sewer mains across the coast, relining 1.8km of mains and an additional 1km of large carrier mains to improve infrastructure • cleared 430 sewer main chokes to prevent breaks and overflows into the environment • removed 400 tonnes of grit and fatbergs from Kincumber Sewage Treatment Plant • continued to maintain the coast’s catchment areas to ensure the best raw water supply into treatment plants including removing a large

amount of sediment and Sagitaria weeds from the seepage weir at Mangrove Creek Dam.

We also have 32 separate water main renewal projects to be delivered this financial year including in Killcare, Erina, Chittaway Point, Berkeley Vale and Tuggerah ready and scheduled to start in the next month.

And we have identified 1,630 water meters across the coast due for replacement this financial year as part of Council’s annual Water Meter Replacement Program. Roads and pathways delivery On our roads during April, May and June we: • completed 12.2km of road pavement renewal and resurfacing • made 12,055 potholes repairs • remarked 15.5km of road lines • graded 175.5km of unsealed roads • repaired or replaced 782 road signs • made 178 footpath repairs • cleaned 16.5km of stormwater table drains Find out more on our Road and Drainage or Water and Sewer projects at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au Seen something that needs attention? If you see something in your area that needs attention, report it to us via our Online Customer Service Centre. Click the ‘Report an Issue’ link at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au or call 1300 463 954.

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More Pfizer finally arrives on Coast Central Coast MPs met with NSW Chief Health Officer, Dr Kerry Chant, and Central Coast Health District CEO, Brad Astill, last Friday, September 17, to discuss growing COVID cases, vaccination rates, and what more could be done to control the Delta strain in the region. It was positive and informative said Parliamentary Secretary for Central Coast, Adam Crouch, who hosted the briefing to tackle the pandemic in a bipartisan approach. “Dr Chant made it abundantly clear that there should be no hesitation in everyone on the Central Coast getting

vaccinated and she emphasised many times that the best vaccine is the one in your arm. “By getting vaccinated we not only protect ourselves, but also reduce the strain on the health system,” Crouch said. Dr Chant highlighted the incredible facilities available at Gosford and Wyong hospitals to rapidly administer COVID-19 vaccines on a very large scale, as soon as the Federal Government increased its supply of Pfizer to NSW Health. At least 60 per cent of all Pfizer vaccines are being provided to GPs, rather than distribution through NSW Health. Federal Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, said

more GP clinics have been administering Pfizer vaccine since Monday, September 20. Later this week local pharmacies will start administering Moderna vaccine in suburbs including Bateau Bay, Gorokan, Gwandalan, Kanwal, Lake Haven, North Wyong, The Entrance, Toowoon Bay and Toukley. “I have been advised by the Central Coast Primary Health Network that an additional 31 GP clinics will be online from Monday,” she said. “The 31 GPs are in addition to the 15 GPs, the Commonwealth Vaccination Clinic and the Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation

that have been administering Pfizer in our community for months. “This brings the total number of GPs administering Pfizer on the Central Coast to 45,” Wicks said She said there was ample supply of AstraZeneca with more than 100 locations across the Coast. A vaccine hub is now open for Pfizer vaccine at Westfield Tuggerah for people in the disability and aged care sector. It is open Monday to Wednesday between 9am to 3pm for people living with disability, workers/volunteers in disability sector, household members of a disability client, teachers in the disability sector

and aged care workers. Bookings can be made by emailing nswbookings@ aspenmedical.com Every Sunday between 7am and 3pm, Wyong and Gosford hospitals are operating as mass vaccination clinics, offering AstraZeneca vaccines on a first-in first-served basis. Walk-in vaccination clinics are also held at Wyong Hospital’s outpatient department, via the main entrance, on Mondays and Tuesdays from 6am to 11.30am. Anyone who is over 18, who is not pregnant, and who does not have medical contraindications can receive an AstraZeneca vaccine.

There are about 100 local pharmacies, GPs and clinics offering AstraZeneca. The 12- to 17-year-old age group can now be vaccinated with Pfizer and Moderna vaccine approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration for the 12- to 15-year-olds. To make a booking or for more information go online to COVID-19 vaccines eligibility checker. The Central Coast has now reached a first-dose vaccination level of 81.9 per cent and 51.5 per cent of us are fully vaccinated (as at September 21). Sue Murray

Spotlight to shine on Council’s finances in weeks ahead The Central Coast Council’s financial status will be in the spotlight during the coming weeks with the commencement of the Public Inquiry, the expectation that IPART will release details of Council’s request for a water, sewer and drainage rates hike and a third Council meeting

within the month. The commencement of Public Inquiry hearings on Monday, September 27 will be the public’s first glimpse of the Commissioner Roslyn McCulloch who the Minister for Local Government, Shelley Hancock, appointed in April of this year. The Public Inquiry is being

held to decide what role the councillors played in the financial crisis the Council announced last October. The first public questioning of relevant players in that drama will take place from 10am on Monday, September 27. Due to ongoing COVID-19 restrictions, the public hearings will be conducted via Microsoft

Teams and livestreamed on the Office of Local Government YouTube channel. External internet users will be able to view the proceedings via a desktop or laptop computer, smart phone or tablet. “Details of the live stream on YouTube will be published closer to the commencement of the public hearings,” a press release

explained a few weeks ago. IPART is expected to make public Central Coast Council’s request for an increase in water, sewer and drainage charges that the Administrator resolved to ask for earlier in September but did not disclose the details. Hart held an extraordinary meeting to resolve for Council to make an application to IPART for

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It appears COVID-19 has become entrenched in communities right across the Central Coast with detection of the virus in all sewage treatment plants. These include treatment plants at Toukley, Bateau Bay, Charmhaven, Mannering Park, Gwandalan, Kincumber and Woy Woy. Central Coast Local Health District says that although there are continuing confirmed cases of COVID across the Coast, these sewage detections could also indicate unknown active COVID cases in the community.

“Anyone living or working on the Coast is urged to be vigilant for any symptoms and even if the mildest of symptoms appear, please get tested immediately and isolate until a negative result is received,” a Local Health spokesperson said. Anyone who attended the following venues at those times is a casual contact and must immediately get tested and isolate until a negative result is received, even if you have had a test in recent days. Locations marked with an asterisk (*) are considered a close contact. Kanwal shopping centre –

Latest exposure sites Wallarah Rd, Amcal chemist, Sep 9, 2:35pm-2:50pm, Sep 10, 5:25pm-5:35pm and 6:05pm6:30pm, 7-Eleven, Sep 13, 11:50am-12:20pm. Coles Killarney Vale – Sep 11, 7:40pm-8:20pm. Lake Haven shopping centre – Crazy Bargain Warehouse, Sep 10, 5:15pm-5:30pm; Coles, Sep 9, 8:10pm-8:50pm, Sep 16, 6.50pm to 8pm; Woolworths, Sep 2, 9:10am-9:50am and Sep 12, 2pm-2:40pm and 4:25pm5:30pm; Hungry Jacks, Sep 14, 5pm to 8pm; Aldi, Sep 10, 4.30pm to 5.25pm and Sep 16, 6.30pm to 7.10pm.

Northlakes shopping centre San Remo – Coles, Sep 5, 5:45pm-6:30pm, Sep 6, 2:40pm-3pm and 3:50pm5:55pm; Priceline chemist, Sep 10, 5:50pm-5:55pm; First Choice Liquor, Sep 10, 5:30pm6pm. Toukley shopping centre – Hearts & Minds Barber Emporium Coffee Shop, 243 Main Rd, Sep 7, 9:15am-9:25am and Sep 8, 9:10am-9:20am; Hot Bargain, 47 Canton Beach Rd, Sep 9, 2:50pm-3:10pm; Liquorland, Sep 8, 5pm-5:10pm, Sep 9, 3:40pm-3:55pm and 6:30pm6:50pm; Cincotta Chemist, 217

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Ourimbah driver reviver upgrade

The roadside rest area at the M1 Ourimbah interchange will be upgraded with $150,000 funding from the Federal Government.

Senator for NSW, representing the Dobell electorate, Jim Molan, said funding would come from the Driver Reviver Site Upgrade Program. “Anyone who has used a Driver Reviver site here on the Central Cost or elsewhere across the country knows how vital they are for safety and fatigue breaks for drivers and their passengers,” he said. “This funding will also support our hard-working local volunteers who put in their time and effort to man our Driver Reviver sites, offering motorists a cuppa, friendly conversations and a nice spot to take a break to manage fatigue and reduce the risk of crashes.” In total, the Government is providing $7.2M to upgrade 71 sites across the country.

The NRMA welcomed the funding and has been campaigning since 2017 for improved rest stops. NRMA Road Safety expert, Dimitra Vlahomitros, said fatigue was one of the biggest killers with 319 lives lost on NSW roads in the past five years. “Driving tired can be just as dangerous as driving under the influence of alcohol and rest areas provide a safe space for all road users to take a break and stretch their legs before getting back behind the wheel,” he said. “The only way to combat tiredness is to take a break, research has shown a power nap of 15 minutes can significantly reduce the risk of crash. “Great rest stops not only make regional travel easier, but rest stops with facilities that drivers want to stop to use will make regional travel safer,”Vlahomitros said. Sue Murray

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Ten-year community plan to be reviewed by Administrator after three years The Central Coast’s Community Strategic Plan (CSP), which was signed and delivered in 2018 by the newly-amalgamated Council following substantial community engagement, is to be reviewed by the Administrator. The high-level plan informs Central Coast Council’s focus on what the community thinks is important. It then directs where Council should focus its annual operational plan and budget. The plan, which is meant to last for 10 years, has five areas: Belonging, Smart, Green, Responsible and Liveable. These five areas talk about the type of Central Coast the community wants and include social inclusion, jobs, conservation of the environment, quality of life and how the Council values transparent and meaningful

communication with the community. The CSP, which NSW law says each council must have, would normally be reviewed after each local government election by the incoming councillors. Council elections are being held in December this year across NSW but the Central Coast will not participate and our councillors remain suspended with a Public Inquiry underway so a desktop review of the CSP will be done while Council is under administration. “It is recognised that since the adoption of the CSP, Council’s financial situation has significantly changed,” Council said. “The CSP as it stands does not reflect the current community sentiment or acknowledgement of Council’s commitment to financial acuity.” The desktop review is phase one. “As part of this Phase,

community engagement data based on the financial situation will be analysed to understand what the community is feeling and what the community wants from their Council. “Amendments to the CSP to reflect and acknowledge this will be contained in this revised version. “No other changes will be made to the CSP as part of this Phase. “Exhibition of the Phase 1 revisions is planned for April 2022, with adoption in June 2022. “The Administrator would adopt the revised version of the CSP, along with the three-year delivery program and annual Operational Plan and Budget.” Council said Phase 2 would involve a comprehensive review and would be triggered by a local government election. “A date for the election is yet to be announced but is expected to occur sometime in 2022,” Council said.

“This Phase will include community engagement to determine if the CSP is still what the community aspires to. “This Phase will be completely focussed on the feedback from the community, with any changes directly as a result of their feedback. “The newly-elected Council would adopt the Phase 2 CSP following their election and commencement.’’ The Coast’s councillors were suspended in October last year about three weeks after it was revealed the Council had immediate and serious liquidity issues – as current Administrator Rik Hart likes to explain, “basically the Council was broke”. For three years, it had been budgeting for deficits but had also spent about $200M of restricted funds unlawfully. In April the NSW Office of Local Government extended the suspension of councillors and started a Public Inquiry into

the financial problems. Hart said last week that he had suggested to the Minister for Local Government, Shelley Hancock, that elections for new councillors should be in September 2022. He said that would mean the Council will have been in administration for about two years. In the meantime, he will oversee a review of the Community Strategic Plan. Council called the plan One Central Coast and says that even though it was developed by Council, it isn’t Council’s plan. “It was developed through engagement with the community to help set the priorities and confirm strategies and activities that best achieve the community’s desired outcomes for the future,” Council said. In recently updated guidelines on how councils must integrate their planning and reporting,

the State Government says the Community Strategic Plan is the highest-level plan that a council will prepare. “In doing this, the planning process will consider the issues and pressures that may affect the community and the level of resources that will realistically be available to achieve the community’s aims and aspirations,” the State Government guidelines state. “While a council has a custodial role in initiating, preparing and maintaining the Community Strategic Plan on behalf of the local government area, it is not wholly responsible for its implementation. “Other partners, such as state agencies, non-government organisations, business and industry, joint organisations and community groups may also be engaged in delivering the strategies of the Plan.” Merilyn Vale

What is the CSP? The Central Coast Council’s first Community Strategic Plan, adopted in 2018, has five focus areas. # Belonging: This commits Council to strengthening a diverse population by creating new opportunities for connection, creativity, inclusion and opening the door to local sporting, community and cultural initiatives. “We’ll work together to solve pressing social issues, to support those in need and to enhance community safety – and we’ll continue to acknowledge the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture that shapes this corner

of the world,” the CSP says. # Smart: This commits Council to strategic economic development, revitalising key urban locations, establishing new industry partnerships and a commitment to education and employment for young people. “These initiatives, and others like them, will create new opportunities for local employment, new social enterprises and a culture of innovation that will bring new talent to the region. “They’ll also drive a boom in tourism that we’ll shape to be accessible, sustainable and kind to the

environment,” the CSP says. # Green: “The Central Coast is known for its natural beauty; maintaining our natural assets is a critical component of what we value as a community,” the plan says. “Ongoing education is key to our green approach, as is inviting the community to take a hands-on role in conservation, protection and remediation of our environment. “Reducing litter, minimising waste and championing renewable energy in our future design and planning will minimise the impacts of climate change in our region and will enable the preservation

of our beaches, waterways, wildlife corridors and inland areas for the variety of species that inhabit them.” # Responsible: “We’re a responsible council and community, committed to building strong relationships and delivering a great customer experience in all our interactions,” the plan says. “We value transparent and meaningful communication and use community feedback to drive strategic decision making and expenditure, particularly around the delivery of essential infrastructure projects that increase the safety, liveability and

sustainability of our region. “We’re taking a strategic approach to ensure our planning and development processes are sustainable and accessible and are designed to preserve the unique character of the coast.” # Liveable: “Creating a liveable community means striking a balance between projects that support infrastructure development and others that enhance our quality of life,” the plan says. “We’re activating public spaces, increasing access to beaches and green spaces and delivering a range of amenities – like walking and

cycling routes, playgrounds and sports facilities – that promote healthy living and enjoyment of the natural world. “Reliable public transport is key to keeping our growing population mobile, so we’re focused on enhancing train, bus and ferry networks, as well as improving the commuter experience.” The plan says the community aspirations align with the global sustainable development goals and under each of the five goals it lists specific objectives and indicators to show once they are achieved.

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Fox and wild dog baiting begins Biosecurity experts have again joined forces with local landholders for a pest animal control campaign throughout Spring. Led by the Wyong-based Local Land Services, the program will target wild dogs and foxes threatening livestock, wildlife and domestic pets. Biosecurity Officer, Gareth Cleal, said that even though this year’s program was smaller due to COVID safety protocols, landholder cooperation and involvement remained strong. “Local Land Services has set up contactless bait collection to allow us to continue carrying out this critical work,” he said. The baiting program will be held from September 22 until October 22 and areas involved will include Wyong Creek, South Tacoma, Tuggerah,

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Ravensdale, Jilliby, Ourimbah, Cedar Brush Creek, Dooralong, Mangrove Mountain, Greengrove, Lower Mangrove, Kulnura and Somersby. Residents in these areas are urged to restrain all domestic pets and working dogs during the program.

In the event of accidental poisoning of a domestic pet, seek immediate veterinary assistance. Cleal said the program involved the use of 1080 baits and candid pest ejectors placed strategically on properties in line with strict

government legislation. “Only authorised, fully trained operators with current chemical qualifications are permitted to use 1080 or prepare baits which includes our officers and all involved landholders.

“Rules around use include a comprehensive risk assessment of target areas, extensive public notification processes, placing baits minimum distances from habitation, use of remote cameras to minimise presence of non-target animals, clear

signposts as well as bait tethering and/or burying to further protect native wildlife and domestic pets,” Cleal said. He said many people didn’t realise 1080 was a naturally occurring toxin found in more than 30 species of native Australian plants, it doesn’t damage the natural environment, as it’s water soluble and readily broken down by naturally occurring bacteria and fungi. “Australia’s native wildlife have evolved tolerance to 1080, unlike the introduced dog and fox. “That is why it is considered the best environmental option to control pest animals,” Cleal said. Source: Media release, Sep 17 Local Land Services

Calls for greater protection for Coast’s natural assets The Community Environment Network (CEN) is calling on Central Coast Council to fulfill its commitment to expand the Coastal Open Space System (COSS) to the whole Central Coast local government area. “We are now in the sixth year of the amalgamated Council and it is time for CEO David Farmer and Administrator Rik Hart to deliver Council’s promises to the community,” said CEN Chair, Gary Chestnut. He said Council made commitments in the Central Coast Regional Plan 2036, the Central Coast Community

Strategic Plan (One Central Coast 2018-2028), the Urban Spatial Plan (Framework for a Local Strategic Planning Statement), and the Central Coast Council’s Biodiversity Strategy to expand COSS to the whole Central Coast. The Coastal Open Space System (COSS) is a network of reserves with the primary purpose to maintain areas of native vegetation and habitat for native animals, protect Aboriginal cultural sites and heritage items as well as local water catchments and geological formation. Retention of native vegetation provides a green backdrop to many of the urban areas and

ensures most residents can live in the vicinity of natural environments. “Both former councils had exactly the same planning provisions in their planning instruments and both councils had acquired significant land that is protecting the most sensitive areas of this region from future development,” Chestnut said. “In the former Gosford LGA there are 2,573ha contained in COSS while in the former Wyong LGA there was about 2,400ha identified as natural assets. “Unfortunately, having sensitive land classified as

natural assets hasn’t provided protection and resulting in the sale of land at Doyalson which contains areas of high biodiversity value even though it was identified for protection in the Central Coast Council’s Biodiversity Strategy. “About 165ha of land that should have been protected from future development has already been lost and we cannot afford to lose any more. “This region is expected to be home to 415,000 people by 2036 which means 41,500+ additional dwellings, so if we are going to protect the liveability of this iconic region and the lifestyle it is renowned for, our Council needs to take

steps now to protect our wildlife corridors and high-biodiversity value land. “The best way to do that is to learn from the visionaries who created COSS in the 1970s and expand it to the whole region,” Chestnut said. “We have written to Mr Farmer and Mr Hart asking them to consider a plan to expand COSS which we believe will enhance the amenity and liveability of this region, make it more attractive to home owners, businesses and tourists while protecting our most sensitive bushland for future generations. “This month, in the tradition

of the former Gosford council, CEN will celebrate COSS Week. “Unfortunately, we cannot do so with live events, so we are launching this campaign to Expand COSS to the whole Coast. “Adopting and championing our proposal to Expand COSS to the whole Coast would be the best way for Central Coast Council to reassure us that it cares as much about our beautiful local environment as the Central Coast community does,” Chestnut said. Source: Media release, Sep 17 Community Environment Network

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Insurance data shows Coast’s storm exposure New home claims data released by NRMA Insurance shows the Central Coast recorded the sixth most home claims for storm and hail damage of any region in NSW over the past 12 months. The data, for September 1, 2020 to August 2021, shows nearly six per cent of all storm and hail claims in NSW came from the Central Coast. Data also shows the region was in the top five (fifth) for damage over winter. The most impacted suburbs on the Coast over the past 12 months were Terrigal, Wamberal, Bateau Bay,

Berkeley Vale, Narara, Lake Munmorah and Tumbi Umbi (equal), Kincumber, Wyoming, Lisarow and Avoca Beach. There were more than 28,000 storm and hail claims in the past 12 months across the state, amounting to almost 60 per cent of all home claims. This data has been released by NRMA Insurance in the latest edition of its Wild Weather Tracker and ahead of the start of storm season, traditionally October to March. The Tracker revealed that more than 81 per cent of all storm-related home claims in NSW over the past 12 months occurred during storm season,

highlighting the importance of getting prepared. Research of 1000 NSW residents which found that residents of Central Coast felt more prepared than they did in Autumn and were now the eighth best prepared region in the state, with a self-assessed preparedness score of 60/100 (up two point and four places

from May 2021). NRMA Executive General Manager Direct Claims, Luke Gallagher, said the Tracker aimed to help communities understand that wild weather could happen at any time. “We’re expecting a wetter than usual Spring on the east coast, so now is the time to start ensuring your homes,

family and communities are prepared for the months ahead,” he said. NSW State Emergency Service (SES) Commissioner, Carlene York, said householders should be taking steps now to secure their homes and property before storm season hit. “One of the best things you can do is to check and maintain your roof. “This includes repairing any damage, clearing leaves from gutters and trimming any overhanging branches,” she said. “While our volunteers are ready, it is equally important

that communities are ready as well.” There is a wealth of information available on the NSW SES website to help householders prepare. The NRMA Insurance Wild Weather Tracker is released after every season outlining the volume of severe weather and natural disaster claims. It tracks community research into the attitudes and behaviours regarding preparing for natural disasters and severe weather and includes expert advice on the critical steps people can take to protect their homes and property. Sue Murray

Podcast to aid community recovery Central Coast Council has launched a new podcast series, Emergency Ready Now, to provide community members with the tools and knowledge to better cope when faced with adverse challenges, such as natural disasters and emergencies. Director Community and Recreation Services, Julie Vaughan, said the new podcast shared people’s stories about

disaster recovery, community and mental wellbeing. “In recent years, our community has been exposed to a range of emergencies and disasters, from devastating bushfires, floods and storms to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. “As a community, we’ve displayed great strength in working through these challenges together, but what do we do after they pass and how do we learn and prepare

for next time? “The new Emergency Ready Now podcast explores these important questions and looks at how we, as a community, can become more resilient and connected in the wake of disaster,” Vaughan said. The engaging 12-episode series shares the stories of community members and industry experts to explore topics and themes including the positive impact of resilience, supporting children’s mental

health during and following emergencies, preparing for and recovering from trauma and loss, and financial and environmental impacts of disasters. Administrator Rik Hart said the podcast provided a powerful platform to support community members impacted by natural disaster, while highlighting the importance of community connectedness. “Community stories are one of the most powerful learning

tools we have. “This new podcast shares people’s stories about disaster recovery and gives a fantastic overview of how communities can proactively ready themselves for the future. “It brings these complex issues to the forefront with the aim of establishing and maintaining healthy and resilient communities,” Hart said. The Emergency Ready Now

podcast is presented by Central Coast Council and jointly funded by the Commonwealth and the NSW State Government under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements. The first episode of the Emergency Ready Now podcast is now available on Whooshkaa, Spotify or anywhere you get your podcasts. Source: Media release, Sep 20 Central Coast Council

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A chat over the line FORUM

While I don’t aspire to the authority of Dorothy Dix on every subject under the sun, I feel that I can respond to Lindsay Colthurst’s request for enlightenment on the subject of laundry drying, at least as it applies to the Central Coast (Airing clean laundry, Chronicle Forum, Sep 8). Central Coast’s Development Control Plan specifically requires that every residential unit has “a service area that measures at least (Council’s emphasis) 4m by 4m for outdoor clothes drying”, plus there are general provisions for the screening of utility areas from the street and from the view of other outlooks. My assumption is that this is to provide space for a rotary clothes hoist, as these are about the dimensions required for such an installation. Buildings that do not meet this requirement have, presumably, been approved by Council staff under the catchall provision that departing from the standard will result in “a better planning outcome”. Whether most residents are in general agreement with these kinds of variations is extremely doubtful.

See Page 2 for address and contribution conditions. Opinions expressed are those of the writer and not necessarily of the newspaper That said, I must confess that, whenever I have stayed in Venice, I have always hung my laundry on a pulley-operated clothesline outside my apartment windows (as does everybody else in the piazzole) and that I have never felt offended by the displays of underwear and bed linen exposed by neighbours. In fact, in some parts of the city (and in other parts of the world), laundry is strung across the streets from building to building, providing a lively and changing perspective on the street. Conversational exchanges between neighbours, while the wet articles are being pegged out, are a feature of life that we have sadly lost in Australia, although I remember, as a child, exchanges over the side

fences every Monday (not always amicable). Taking into account the architectural quality of Central Coast buildings, it is hard to imagine that a display of laundry could detract from the aesthetic experience of walking down one of our streets. It is telling that the Development Control Plan defines the purpose of landscaping as “to disguise visual impacts of new buildings”, giving a pretty clear indication of the kind of eyesores that planners expect from most developers. What better way could there be to conceal our architectural mistakes than to hide them behind a colourful display of intimate apparel along our street frontages? I recall a play called “Level Pegging” in which artistic arrangement of laundry became a competition between neighbours, attracting wide audience attention: here is an idea that our Council could take up as a tourist attraction, as an alternative to the usual dreary round of food festivals and ethnic performances.

There is terror among pregnant women on the Central Coast with COVID-19 spreading and the lack of access to the Pfizer vaccine.

I have written to Federal, State, and local politicians as well as health leaders and they all just say there is a lack of Pfizer but still do not give priority to pregnant

women for the few Pfizer vaccines available. Ifeelitiswomen’sdiscrimination. Such women will not get any freedoms available, only to those vaccinated, further impacting their mental health.

Not all are medically fit or have cars to get to Sydney (for a Pfizer vaccine). There is a shortage of GPs here with many taking no new patients, so not all pregnant women even have a GP to help them. Email, Sep 16 Vera Politis, Blue Haven

Mining under homes and bushland FORUM

The Delta coal mine expansion will be a disaster for our community. They caused huge subsidence and environmental damage before, so why would we trust them again?

There is no future in coal, but this dying industry will destroy the environment, reduce our property values, impact our quality of life and pollute our beautiful little corner of the world if we let it.

Cash-strapped Council supplies drinking water to collieries I find it amazing that the Chain Valley Colliery Community Funding Program just happens to coincide with their community consultation for their Consolidation Project. The worrying factor is that Central Coast Council is part of the program which involves four suburbs represented by residents, who happen to sit on Delta’s Community Consultative Committee and have conflicts of interest, and will be offered funding for small projects, probably equivalent to a secondhand car. Yet those same four suburbs will be impacted by the proposed Chain Valley Consolidation Project with potential subsidence of land and lake from 20mm to 780 mm. I find it even more amazing when, on Saturday, September 4 Council’s Director of Water and Sewage,Jamie Loader,addressed a Friends of Democracy Zoom

Have your say: go to deltacvc. questionpro.com and tell Delta we do not want a new mining area under homes and bushland in Chain Valley Bay. Email, Sep 13 Kate Deakin, Chain Valley Bay

Do we really need such a thing as a desalination plant to produce water at this time? (“Toukley desalination plant planned for 2039”, Chronicle p5 Sep1) They have one in Sydney and it does nothing worthwhile at all to increase a decent supply of fresh water for human consumption. As a matter of fact, the government still has to pay millions of dollars whether it is working or not. We are so worried about water being available for us all that we are forgetting a couple of things. Tostartwith,bigdrinkcompanies havebeenminingtheunderground water table for years and nothing

Been left out of a Will? Is the Will legally binding, can you challenge the Will? Perhaps you’re an Executor needing to defend a claim? Hi, I’m Adrian Corbould, Accredited Specialist at Turnbull Hill Lawyers with many years of experience in the area of disputed and contested Wills and I am an expert in helping people get what they’re fairly entitled to. My years of experience show that many Wills are not legally binding and can be successfully challenged if they are unfair or have left people out unreasonably.

FORUM meeting and announced that the Council was preparing for the need to build a desalination plant at Toukley. It would have an outlet out to sea off Norah Head and potentially a portable unit off Budgewoi Beach, as part of their Water Security Plan 2050, at the cost of millions if not billions of dollars. Securing our water for the projected influx of housing (41,500 new homes) is one thing, yet in the Chain Valley Colliery Consolidation Project final Scoping Report we discover that Council supplies potable (drinking) water for surface facilities and underground operations (160 ML per annum) to Chain Valley Colliery, plus an undisclosed figure of potable water to Mannering Colliery, subsequently equivalent to some 64 Olympic swimming pools per annum. This, at the same time that a cash-strapped Council is

FORUM has been done about it. There is no limit on what they take for their own profit – this is so wrong. Years ago Coca Cola tried to mine the Mangrove Mountain area and I still do not know if they have been successful or not. They bottle it and you pay through the nose for the privilege of drinking what would probably come out of your household taps. That is part of a huge problem where water is used to make big profits for all types of industry. There is no common sense business today. Bigger profits equal less water

Email, Sep 19 Gary Blaschke, Lake Munmorah

for all. As the population increases we will have to make big decisions about big business and their usage of water. We need big recycling ideas now, we should have made them years ago. Corporate greed got in the way. There is no quick fix. Your tap water is just as healthy as the so-called bottled water but you believe the hype of big “spring water” corporations. Give me a break. If you need one desalination plant, think ahead, you will need more than that. Email, Sep 19 Alan Chiron, Blue Haven

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contemplating desalination plants. It makes me believe I now know why we find ourselves in such a financial dilemma. Also disclosed is that additional minor water management infrastructure including pipeline linkages (potable) between Vales Point Power Station and the pit top facilities along existing infrastructure easements were also supplied by Council. As a resident and ratepayer of the Central Coast, I am totally opposed to Council selling our drinking water to collieries that impact on the local region, sell their coal to the local power stations and in turn burn that coal which produces both PM 2.5 and PM 10 coal ash particles in our air, millions of tonnes of stored coal ash, pollutes our lakes and in turn subsides our lands plus Council contemplating putting us into further debt.

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Anti-vax rally quashed by police About 150 anti-vaxxers scattered when police converged on Memorial Park at The Entrance last Saturday to break up their rally which was in breach of the Public Health Orders. Acting Commander of Tuggerah Lakes Police District, Glenn Trayhurn, said about 15 police were patrolling the area during the day after reports that the rally would be held. He said that about 100 to 150 people converged at about midday on Saturday, September 18 but,when police approached, they all dispersed and left the area. “There were a couple left behind who we spoke to and at this stage we are still identifying who was there. “We’ll take appropriate action in terms of any breaches of the Public Health Orders,” Cmdr Trayhurn said. “There will be fines coming,

Police have made an application to have the unregistered vehicle forfeited to the Crown and fines were issued to the driver for using an unregistered and uninsured car, as well as breaching the current Public Health Orders. The driver was filmed performing an aggravated burnout in the unregistered vehicle at about 5:30pm on September 8.

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we’ve spoken to some people and we’ll be issuing them with a $1,000 fine for breaching the Public Health Order. “The Police have footage of the gathering to identify those at the rally and if anyone knows who was at that gathering, or has any footage themselves, they can send that information through to Crime Stoppers or Tuggerah Lakes Police,” Cmdr Trayhurn said. People at the rally were handing out leaflets containing unsubstantiated claims and information about COVID vaccines and the crowd was addressed by several speakers on the subject. It appears the organisers of the rally were urging the people there to make an informed decision about COVID vaccines and the flyer had QR code links to certain internet sites.

incident. The Sergeant contacted Wyong Police Station and officers from Tuggerah Lakes Highway Patrol attended and started investigations. Police identified the vehicle involved to be unregistered and went to a business in Tuggerah where the vehicle was seized by Police. The driver, who had already been disqualified from driving by the Court until 2022 for previous traffic offences, later met with Police when he made full admissions to his alleged actions. Source: Traffic and Highway Patrol Command, NSW Police

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Home cooks can now get a taste of the top 10 dishes by executive chef, Craig Etches, as voted by his dining clientele at Glengara retirement community in Tumbi Umbi. He said compiling a recipe book was a bit of a challenge requiring exact measurements and some alterations, because he cooks by feel, and doesn’t

normally use a recipe. “I’ve been doing this for 25 years now, so I know what is going to work well together,” Etches said. “I had to dig up some of my old books and actually write down how much of this and how much of that. “I try to inject as much flavour as possible into every meal and I like to use what we have on hand, what is in

season, and what is available from the Glengara vegetable gardens. Etches’s new recipe book features the top 10 favourites of the Glengara residents, including Moroccan spiced lamb pizza, lemon thyme barramundi, Thai yellow bean prawn curry and slow cooked beef wellington. Each recipe in the book reflects Etches’ mission to

offer dishes for the retirement residents that would hold their own at any of the Coast’s fine dining establishments. “There are some considerations when it comes to preparing our meals but they don’t have to be bland,” he said. “Its about taking traditional meals and making them fancier. “For instance, with the roast

pumpkin risotto, I sear some chicken in a blend of anchovy oil, basil oil, chilli oil and garlic oil and then bake it. “It is then shredded and served on top of the risotto and roasted pumpkin.” Glengara Care Manager, Suzanne Bosworth, said they focused on flipping traditional notions about food for retirees. “Mealtimes here are such a huge part of our residents’

days for both the food and the chance to join everyone else in the dining room. “It is so important that each meal is appealing,” Bosworth said. The recipe book is available online on Glengara Care’s website.

Garden competition included ‘virtual horticulture’ The Wyong District Garden Competition has concluded for 2021 with many gardens and 10 new entrants joining the competition. Competition Secretary, Fay Kuilder, said that 2021 was a challenging year with Central Coast Council not sponsoring the event. “We were fortunate enough to pick up new sponsors, which helped with our expenses. “We are very grateful for both the old sponsors as well as the new ones, because without them we would not be able to run the competition which is now in its 48th year. “We normally hold a horticultural competition on presentation day, when the

prizes are given out, but due to COVID restrictions this couldn’t go ahead. “Instead, we tried a virtual horticultural competition over a two-week period. “There were 30 different classes to enter covering container plants, floral arts, cut flowers and fruits and vegetables, each class won a cash prize,” Kuilder said. The winner of the cut flower class was Clare Ledbrook; Jean Tyler won the floral art class; and the overall winner of the competition was Marie McLauchlin. “A special thank you to Lee Rowans Gardenworld at Ourimbah for sponsoring the Grand Champion and Reserve Champion and their donation of

a garden pot filled with products which was drawn from all the entrants in the garden competition. “This prize was won by Leonie Grimshaw. “The other raffles kindly donated by Bunnings Lakehaven, Masterfoods and Northcote Pottery to help raise money for our advertising costs were won by Ruth Ward, Ellane Garside, Mavis Williamson and Jean Miller. “We look forward to next year and hope we will have lots more people willing to have a go and enter their gardens,” Kuilder said. Source: Media release, Sep 17 Wyong District Garden Competition Committee

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Birdsong marks start to Spring Spring means the birds that migrate north for the Winter are now returning to the Central Coast. The bird calls heard now range from the raucous call of the Channel-billed Cuckoo to the melodious “falling leaf” call of the tiny White-throated Gerygone. Most annoyingly, the Eastern Koel will soon start calling day and night, however, the most common calls of Spring are the “seep-seep” call of the Sacred Kingfisher and the repeated “orriolly-oriole” of the Olive-backed Oriole which seem to be everywhere. Both Channel-billed Cuckoos

Eastern Koel

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and Eastern Koels have become much more common on the Central Coast over recent years because the host birds they parasite have become more common. The main host of the Channel-billed Cuckoo is the

Pied Currawong. Previously Pied Currawongs were only present on the Coast in Autumn and Winter but now they are present all year because of the abundance of their main food supply: privet. Eastern Koels parasite Little

Wattlebirds and Red Wattlebirds which have increased in numbers as they have become well adapted to our urban landscape. Sacred Kingfishers are frequently seen perching on powerlines. They form their nests by

tunnelling into termite mounds. Most migrants only travel as far as North Queensland but many travel much larger distances, for example, Eastern Koels migrate to New Guinea and even Indonesian. Little Terns (which will return

soon to nest at The Entrance) and Latham’s Snipe fly in from Japan. However, the long distant migrants are the shorebirds such as sandpipers. curlews and godwits who travel every year to breed north of the Arctic Circle. The champion migrant is a Bartailed Godwit who was recorded as travelling from Alaska to New Zealand; a distance of 12,000km in 11 days non-stop. Shorebirds can be seen at Soldiers and Pelican Point as well as Tuggerah Lake and Brisbane Waters. Source: Central Coast Group of Birding NSW

Local sub-branches raise over $61,000 RSL NSW veteran members have rallied to bolster lifechanging support for veterans and their families by donating $2.1M to the charity’s service delivery partner, RSL LifeCare. Members of more than 70 RSL sub-branches, including Doyalson/Wyee RSL, The Entrance/Long Jetty and Toukley contributed to the state-wide donation which will provide physical and mental health, DVA claims and advocacy, education and employment, housing, income and finance, and social services to veterans. Together these three subbranches raised $61,671 over the 2020/21 financial year, with Doyalson/Wyee raising $37,387, The Entrance/Long Jetty raising $13,241 with their Women’s Auxiliary raising a further $2,000

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Still Life

Author: Sarah Winman Publisher: 4th Estate

Italy 1944. The Allied forces are waiting to enter Florence. Ulysses, a Private with the British Army is driving a jeep to pick up Captain Darnley. In a wine cellar of a Tuscan villa, as bombs fall around them, Ulysses meets Evelyn Skinner. Evelyn is a middleaged art historian, who has travelled to Italy to offer her services with identifying art that has been located after taken from churches and museums. Or is she a spy? Their encounter is brief but will bloom into an everlasting friendship. Peg, the wife of Ulysses is

and Toukley raising $9,043. RSL NSW President, Ray James, said the donation reflected the commitment of veterans across the state who, as members of the Returned and Services League, volunteer their time to help their mates, particularly after the withdrawal of the Australian Defence Force from Afghanistan. “When the going gets tough, RSL members get going by mobilising physical and financial resources to ensure that veterans and their families receive the hands-on support and services they need. “RSL NSW and its partner charity RSL LifeCare has observed an increased need for support services this year and I expect this to continue with the pressureofCOVID-19restrictions, the Royal Commission into

Members of the Doyalson/Wyee RSL Sub Branch

Defence and Veteran Suicide, and the ADF’s withdrawal from the conflict in Afghanistan,” James said. RSL NSW announced in August that it has established an office to advocate for, and support veterans throughout the Royal Commission into Defence and

Veteran Suicide. They are also contributing to a national submission by the RSL to the Royal Commission and the office will support veterans to prepare submissions and to appear at hearings. RSL LifeCare Board Chair, Mark

Dickson, said that he expects to see an increase in demand for financial assistance from the charity as communities begin to come out of lockdown over the next few months. “The donation from RSL NSW will help to support the expansion of the organisation’s service delivery in regional communities. “It will also help to support client of the RSL Employment Program as we aim to place 100 veterans in new roles over the next financial year and support the processing of 500 claims to the Department of Veteran Affairs,” Dickson said. RSL NSW is a member-based charity and does not own or operate clubs or benefit from the proceeds of the sale of alcohol or gambling. As an ex-service organisation, RSL NSW and its sub-branches

are committed to supporting current and ex-serving members of the Australian Defence Force. Thanks to the support of RSL NSW sub-branches and other donors, throughout 2020 RSL LifeCare was able to provide over $500,000 in financial assistance to support veterans and their families, as well as assist 107 veterans experiencing homelessness. The organisation also helped veterans lodge 1729 DVA claims, make 474 virtual or socially distanced visits to veterans at homes, hospitals and nursing homes. They also lodged 173 new VRB appeals, completed 244 ADR mediation discussions and represented 57 full VRB Board Hearings. Harry Mulholland

BOOK REVIEW in London. Peg and Ulysses don’t write to each other, and pretty much only got married because he was going off to war. But he adores her and sends her money. She is working in a pub owned by Col – a curmudgeon if there ever was one. Peg could be trouble, but she brought in the soldiers … she was gorgeous. Everyone had a soft spot for Peg. Especially Cress, who looked out for her and made sure she got home when the drinking got out of hand and Pete that played the piano when she sang. “She had class, she may have stolen I, but she had it.” But Peg has her sights set for bigger things - like Eddie, a soldier with the US Army. The war is over and Ulysses

heads back to London to find Peg pregnant. Eddie is nowhere to be found. She asks Ulysses for a divorce, but they remain close. Life goes on for a while until Ulysses finds out he is the beneficiary of an apartment in Florence. He decides to move there, Peg asks him to take Alys, her

daughter. Peg isn’t fit to be a mother. Cress decides to come along for the ride and smuggles in Claude “a large blue Amazonian parrot.” Peg stays in London hoping and praying the Eddie will resurface. But she eventually gives up hope and marries Ted – it will

not be a good union. Meanwhile Ulysses and Cress will stay in Italy and raise Alys and open a little hotel and meet some colourful characters. But Claude, the blue parrot, will remain one of the story’s most colourful characters. The story stretches four decades, 1940’s through the 70’s and will cover a lot of the events that happen in those years. In particular the 1966 flooding of the Arno, which I (ignorantly) knew nothing about. There is art, philosophy, food. The tale alternates between Ulysses and Evelyn and the few times their lives almost intersect. Until they finally do of course. The characters are full and rich and generous and loving. There are friendships that will grip you and lose that will break

your heart. All are seemingly disparate individuals except for the fact they are connected to Ulysses, a gentle compassionate man who has fought for his country, stopped a man from suicide and take on looking after Peg’s daughter. Near the end, the story diverts into Evelyn’s past. I found that a little distracting … maybe it needed more of a lead-in earlier, or maybe there is another book in Evelyn’s story alone. Too many EM Forster references? Then, to fool me with Constance Everly. It was a bit long, but the writing was so beautiful and, throw in images of an idyllic Florence setting, and I almost didn’t mind. Kim Reardon The Reluctant Book Critic

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The Wyong District Garden Competition

2021 WINNERS

Section 1 - Private Garden under 1000sqm 1st - Kevin Mulhill, Lake Munmorah 2nd - Ian McManus, Lake munmorah 3rd - David Allen, North Entrance Encouragement - Leonie Grimshaw, Bateau Bay Section 2 - Private Garden over 1000sqm 1st - Bill Burton/Carolyn Nunn, Wyong 2nd - Angela Baker, Wyong Creek 3rd - Lyn Wigney, Tuggerah Section 3 - Whole Private Front Garden 1st - Freda Inman, Woongarrah 2nd - Robert Hay, Buff Point 3rd - John & Barbara Donnelly, Woongarrah 3rd - Ron & Julie Walker, Woongarrah Encouragement - Ann Brown, Woongarrah Encouragement - Maureen McLean, North Entrance Section 4 - Whole Private Back Garden 1st - Robert Hay, Buff Point 2nd - Ian Gray, Woongarrah Section 5 - Private Courtyard in a Retirement Village 1st - June Stokoe, Norahville

2nd - Betty & Steve Cook, Wyong 3rd - Peter Maber Encouragement - Ruth Spink, Chain Valley Bay North

GRAND CHAMPION

RESERVE CHAMPION

Kevin Mulhall Lake Munmorah

Bill Burton & Carolyn Nunn Wyong

Section 6 - P rivate Culinary Garden 1st - Evangelos & Dimitra Dalaberas, Tuggerah 2nd - Angela Baker, Wyong Creek 3rd - Tom & Debbie Major, Buff Point Section 7 - P ot Plants/Hanging Baskets 1st - Gabriel & Lynette Alexander, Gwandalan 2nd - Bill Burton & Carolyn Nunn, Wyong 3rd - Ian Gray, Woongarrah Section 9 - Whole Garden of Retirement Village, Business, Nursing Home or Church Warnervale Regional Uniting Church, Woongarrah Section 10 - V olunteer Community Program or Culinary Garden 1st - Doyalson Community Gardens, Doyalson 2nd - The Entrance surf Life Saving Club, The Entrance 3rd - North Entrance Lions Sensory Garden, North Entrance Encouragement - Alison Homestead, Wyong Encouragement - Doyalson Baptist Church

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Sunrise [s] The Morning Show [s] Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “Marrying Mr. Darcy” (PG) (’18) Stars: Cindy Busby, Ryan Paevey, Frances Fisher Harbour Cops (PG) [s] Coastwatch Oz: Caught With Ketamine (PG) [s] The Chase UK (PG) [s] Seven News At 4 [s] The Chase Australia (PG) [s] Seven News [s] Home And Away (PG) [s] Program To Be Advised Program To Be Advised The Latest Seven News [s] The Passage: You Are Not That Girl Anymore (M v) [s] – As Amy experiences symptoms of the virus that indicate she is close to turning, Brad brings everyone together. Lila and Sykes race to perfect an anti-viral medicine. Home Shopping

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6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 11:30 Four Corners [s] 12:00 Antiques Roadshow [s] ABC News At Noon [s] The Trial Of Christine Keeler (M l,s) [s] Victoria (M) [s] ABC News Afternoons [s] The Repair Shop [s] Grand Designs Australia (PG) 2:00 2:30 The Drum [s] ABC News [s] 3:00 7.30 [s] . 4:00 Back To Nature [s] 5:00 The School That Tried To 6:00 End Racism (PG) [s] 7:00 How To Live Younger [s] 7:30 ABC Late News [s] 8:45 The Business [s] Q&A [s] 9:45 China Tonight [s] The Cult Of The Family (M) [s] 10:45 11:15 Victoria (PG) [s] rage (MA15+) [s] 12:30 The Drum [s]

Sunrise [s] The Morning Show [s] Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “Lethal Vows” (PG) (’99) Stars: John Ritter, Marg Helgenberger, Madeline Zima, Megan Gallagher, Jessica Bowman, Miko Hughes, Lawrence Dane, Sandra Caldwell Harbour Cops (PG) [s] Coastwatch Oz: Crab Catcher (PG) [s] The Chase UK (PG) [s] Seven News At 4 [s] The Chase Australia (PG) [s] Seven News [s] Home And Away (PG) [s] Program To Be Advised Australia: Now And Then: Toughest (M l) [s] S.W.A.T.: Ekitai Rashku (M) [s] The Latest Seven News [s] Station 19: Get Up, Stand Up (M v) [s] Home Shopping

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

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

TEN (C10)

NINE (C81/80)

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Animal Tales (PG) [s] Weekend Today [s] Today Extra - Saturday (PG) Rivals [s] Destination WA [s] Travel Guides: Canberra (PG) The Garden Gurus [s] Getaway (PG) [s] NRL: 2nd Preliminary Final: Melbourne Storm v TBA *Live* From Suncorp Stadium [s] NINE News Saturday [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] Rugby Union: The Rugby Championship: Australia v Argentina *Live* From Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville [s] Rugby Union: The Rugby Championship: Post Match [s] Movie: “Triple 9” (MA15+) (’16) Stars: Chiwetel Ejiofor Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything (PG) [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] Home Shopping

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Reel Action [s] Religious Programs [s] Healthy Homes [s] Escape Fishing With ET [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] Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day [s] What’s Up Down Under [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] FBI: Most Wanted (PG) [s] NCIS (M v) [s] Home Shopping

5:30 Worldwatch 11:00 NSW Coronavirus Update (Arabic) 11:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 Gymnastics: Artistic Mersin Turkey 4:45 QE2: The World’s Most Luxurious Hotel (PG) 5:35 Cheating Hitler: Surviving The Holocaust (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Battle Of Britain: 3 Days To Save The UK (PG) 8:30 Celebrity Mastermind (PG) – The four winners from the first rounds battle it out for the coveted Celebrity Mastermind winning title. 9:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) 11:20 Feast To Save The Planet (PG) 12:20 Deep Water (M l,v) 4:25 Vice Guide To Film (MA15+) 4:50 Destination Flavour

Religious Programs [s] Roads Less Travelled [s] Waltzing Jimeoin (PG) [s] Destination Dessert (PG) [s] Studio 10 Sunday (PG) [s] Program To Be Advised Three Veg And Meat [s] Healthy Homes Australia [s] Everyday Gourmet [s] My Market Kitchen [s] Good Chef Bad Chef [s] Roads Less Travelled [s] Waltzing Jimeoin (PG) [s] Taste Of Australia With Hayden Quinn [s] 10 News First [s] The Sunday Project (PG) [s] The Masked Singer Australia (PG) [s] Young Talent Time Unmasked [s] FBI: Most Wanted (PG) [s] FBI (PG) [s] The Sunday Project (PG) [s] Home Shopping CBS This Morning [s]

5:30 Worldwatch 11:00 NSW Coronavirus Update (Arabic) 11:30 Worldwatch 1:00 Speedweek 3:00 Cycling: The Power Of The Pedal 4:05 Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) 4:35 Mission Galapagos 5:35 Cheating Hitler: Surviving The Holocaust (PG) (In English/ Polish) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Inside Central Station: Lidcombe Self Harm (M) 8:30 Australia Uncovered: Bowraville Murders (M) 10:15 Russia: 1000 Years Of History (PG) 12:00 24 Hours In Emergency: From This Day Forward (M l) 12:55 John Pilger - The Dirty War On The NHS: Deadly Spin (M l) 2:55 Sinkholes - Deadly Drops (PG)

Animal Tales (PG) [s] Weekend Today [s] Sports Sunday (PG) [s] Sunday Footy Show (PG) [s] The Xtreme CollXtion (PG) [s] Ultimate Rush (PG) [s] Movie: “Middle School: The Worst Years Of My Life (PG) (’16) Stars: Griffin Gluck The Block: Kitchen Week (PG) NINE News: First At Five [s] RBT: Meat Tray (PG) [s] NINE News Sunday [s] The Block: Kitchen Reveal (PG) [s] 60 Minutes [s] NINE News Late [s] The First 48 (M) [s] Prison Girls: Life Inside (MA15+) [s] Dr Christian Jessen Will See You Now: Sexual Health (MA15+) [s] The Garden Gurus [s] The Xtreme CollXtion (PG) [s] Home Shopping

6:00 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 12:00 1:00 1:30 2:00 2:30 3:00 3:30 4:00 4:30

Today [s] Today Extra (PG) [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] The Block: Kitchen Reveal (PG) [s] Getaway (PG) [s] Pointless (PG) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] NINE’s Afternoon News [s] Millionaire Hot Seat [s] NINE News [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] The Block: Living Room And Dining Room Week (PG) [s] Under Investigation: Girl In The Chute (M) [s] 100% Footy (M) [s] NINE News Late [s] The Arrangement: Paso Robles (M l,s,v) [s] – Days before the wedding, Kyle has a chance run-in with someone from his past. Tipping Point (PG) [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] Home Shopping

6:00 The Talk [s] 7:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 7:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 8:00 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (M) [s] 1:00 Program To Be Advised 2:10 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:30 Farm To Fork [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 Left Off My Map [s] 4:00 Everyday Gourmet [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 The Masked Singer Australia (PG) [s] 8:45 Have You Been Paying Attention? (MA15+) [s] 9:45 Just For Laughs Uncut (MA15+) [s] 10:15 Just For Laughs Australia (MA15+) [s] 10:45 Becky Lucas - Live At Enmore Cafe (MA15+) [s]

5:30 Worldwatch 11:00 NSW Coronavirus Update (Arabic) 11:30 Worldwatch 2:00 Inside Central Station: Lidcombe Self Harm (M) 3:00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) 3:35 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:05 The Supervet (PG) 5:00 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 10 Mistakes: The Assassination Of JFK (M) 8:30 Secret Scotland: Argyll And Bute (PG) 9:25 24 Hours In Emergency (M) 10:20 SBS World News 10:50 Outlier (MA15+) (In Norwegian/ Saami) 11:40 An Ordinary Woman (M l) (In Russian) 2:15 Free Solo (M l)

Today [s] Today Extra (PG) [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] The Block: Living Room And Dining Room Week (PG) [s] Driving Test (PG) [s] Garden Gurus Moments [s] Pointless (PG) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] NINE’s Afternoon News [s] Millionaire Hot Seat [s] NINE News [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] The Block: Living Room And Dining Room Week (PG) [s] – The teams must present their videos to see who wins the real estate listing challenge. The Hundred With Andy Lee Travel Guides: Italy (PG) [s] NINE News Late [s] Reverie: The Black Mandala (M v) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] Home Shopping

6:00 The Talk [s] 7:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 7:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 8:00 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (M) [s] 1:00 Program To Be Advised 2:15 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:30 Farm To Fork [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 Left Off My Map [s] 4:00 Everyday Gourmet [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 The Masked Singer Australia (PG) [s] 8:40 The Cheap Seats (M l) [s] 9:35 NCIS: Everything Starts Somewhere (M v) [s] 10:35 NCIS: Los Angeles: War Crimes (M) [s] 11:35 The Project (PG) [s] 12:35 The Late Show (PG) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping

5:30 Worldwatch 11:00 NSW Coronavirus Update (Arabic) 11:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 Native America: New World Rising (PG) 3:00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) 3:30 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:05 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 Great Alaskan Railroad Journeys: Ninilchik To Wasilla (M) 8:30 Insight: Celibacy 9:30 The Feed 10:30 SBS World News 11:00 The Point 11:30 Cacciatore: The Hunter (MA15+)

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

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

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

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NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANISATIONS

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

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

Wyong Writers

Lake Munmorah 50s Plus Leisure and Learning Club

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

4358 8390

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

ccwsinc@gmail.com www.centralcoastwatercolour.com.au

Wyong Drama Group

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

General enquiries:

1300665600

COMMUNITY GROUPS Central Coast Caravanners Inc

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

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

4353 4988

contact@centralcoastclc.org.au

The Creative Compassion Centre

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

0437 048 815

Country Women’s Association-Toukley

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

COMMUNITY CENTRES

Long Jetty Senior Citizens’ Club

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

4332 5522

4976 1642

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

4332 3789

Toukley Presbyterian Church

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

4392 9904 toukleypc.org.au

Venue for Hire

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

0408 271 957

pioneerdairy@bigpond.com

Volunteering Central Coast

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

4329 7122

recruit@volcc.org.au

Wyong Toastmasters’ Club

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

0421 216 952

wyongtoastmasters@gmail.com

Wyong Uniting Church

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

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

4353 0977 thelakes.net.au

Writers meet monthly to encourage and develop their Long Jetty Over writing skills.We meet on the 4th 50s Club Saturday of each month – arrive Indoor Bowls, Table Tennis, Yoga at 1.15pm for a 1.30 start. , Computer lessons, exercise Woodbury Community Centre classes, Tai Chi, Zumba Gold 1 Woolmers Cres, Mardi. and much more. 4333 7489 Free WI FI - 9am to 3 pm meilingvenning@hotmail.com www.wyongwriters.org

Support and educational groups providing practical experience All Welcome! Sundays - 8:30am, and confidence. 10:30am & 5pm, 4321 0275 Kids church, youth group, cafe, wheelchair friendly, Central Coast Prostate 6 Pioneer Ave, Tuggerah Cancer Support Group

The Lakes Church

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

(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

manager@bvnc.org.au https://bvnc.org.au

or www.grow.org.au

Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre

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

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

S.A

0473 631 439

newcastlesagroup@gmail.com

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

4352 1886

www.alisonhomestead.com.au

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

HEALTH GROUPS

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

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

Better Hearing Australia Hearing loss management

4351 2211

secwfhg2@westnet.com.au

MUSIC Coastal a Cappella

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

0412 948 450

coastalacappella@gmail.com

Soundwaves chorus

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

0431 225 489

POLITICAL GROUPS Labor Party Ourimbah / Narara Branch

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

0410 309 494

kyle.macgregor@hotmail.com

Central Coast Greens

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

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

0468 476 237

PROBUS CLUBS The Entrance Probus Club

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

0478 228 914

Wyong Probus Club

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

4352 3692

probuswyong55090@gmail.com

SERVICE GROUPS Inner Wheel Club Wyong Inc

4th Tues 6:30pm Don Small / Lions Retirement Village Colin 0413 014 266 www.wyong.nsw.lions.org.au

SPECIAL INTEREST 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

SPORT KI-DO Mingara Judo Academy

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

0413 237 010

www.kidomingarajudo.com.au

Wyong Lakes Australian

Rules Football Club Join a team of dedicated Play AFL - Teams for Boys, Girls, women, sharing fun and Women & Men. friendship and a passion for No Experience Necessary community service 10am 3rd 0404 257 702 Wed at Wyong Golf Club 4393 2755

iiw.au.wyong@gmail.com

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

0488 286 006

theentrancelions@gmail.com

The Lions Club of Gwandalan

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

4972 5562

secgwandalanlions@gmail.com

The Lions Club of Wyong

play@wyonglakesafc.com.au

Canton Beach Sports Club Lawn Bowls

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

VENUE HIRE

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

0408 271 957

pioneerdairy@bigpond.com

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DOWN IN THE GARDEN: How to Feed Your Plants in the Garden Autumn, as well in the same manner as lime and it is used to reduce the pH level of soil. MAKE YOUR OWN HOMEMADE LIQUID FERTILISER

CHERALYN DARCEY

Plants don’t just need water; you must also feed them! Out there in the wild, in their places of origin, they will settle themselves into positions that naturally have the nutrients within the soil that will feed them. You, however, are probably growing a lot of your plants in environments that are not exactly perfect for them. Think of it this way, you are already watering your plants in addition to the water available to them via rain and what is retained in the soil. To feed your plants, you will also need to top up your soil with nutrients, so your garden won’t go hungry. This additional food for plants is known as fertiliser. It is added to your soil so that the roots can absorb it. Along with these are calcium, magnesium, and sulphur as secondary elements and then iron, manganese, copper, zinc, boron, and molybdenum. These are all available in commercial preparations in liquid, granule and powder form and are tailored to suit different types of plants as each will require varying amounts of these elements for optimal growth. While these are fast short-term fixes, they do nothing to improve the structure and micro-balance of your soil. The use of manures, mulches and composts, topped up with fish emulsion, seaweed extract, worm castings and targeted elements such as lime or sulphur will ensure a healthy soil with loads of micronutrients and will present less danger of soil problems that inorganic fertilisers can present. All I will say about these commercial inorganics is that they will have directions on the label to follow. How do I Know What to Feed my Plants Just ask! Any good gardening book will list the ways to feed each plant. When purchasing plants ask the grower or garden centre and go for an internet exploration as well because people will share a wealth of tips in feeding that have resulted in great plant growth for them. You may find a gem there like this one. I learned to plant a fish under a frangipani tree to help it establish and I can tell you, this works. Having soil that suits your plants is

the way to begin and ensuring it is rich in compost and well-rotted manures will also set you on your way. Continued feeding equals continued success. So, let’s break down, in words, the different good foods for plants and what they do. A very important note: a few of these are manures and I state ‘well-rotted’ as this will lower the nitrogen levels so they do not cause burning of your plants and most importantly, certain pathogens that could cause danger to humans. Commercially obtained manures are already in this state but if you are collecting these manures yourself, you will need to ‘rot’ them via composting for at least three months. Leave in a heap or vented bin, turning occasionally. They are ready when smell reduces, and texture becomes crumbly. Cow Manure It is rich in nitrogen and plants just love it. There are also good microbes in it that will support your soil and I find that using it a few weeks prior to planting out a bed gives particularly vegetable seedlings a really good start in life.

Horse Manure I’m not a fan unless you have a horse and then it’s a good way to dispose of it. The problem is you may find high levels of worming medicine still within the manure and this will then kill worms in your soil. It also is not as high in nitrogen as some other manures and needs to be well dug into the soil to at least 50cm to avoid burning of plants. Fresh Chicken Manure If you need a big boost of nitrogen for your plants, then fresh chook poo is for you! It also has phosphorus and potassium and will increase he acidity in your soil. Needs to be well dug into your garden soil at least two weeks before planting and the addition of a mulch dug in the mixture such as lucerne will help break it down and reduce the risk of burning your plants. Chicken Manure Pellets All the goodness of fresh chicken manure without the risk of burning your plants … and it is has slowrelease properties as the pellets dissolve. Dig in at planting and top up by

sprinkling on the surface and watering in. Fish Emulsion A fortnightly booster when diluted in water for your plants that contains high levels nitrogen and is a bacteria booster for your soil. It is created from fish and is probably as easier way for you to add this form of fertiliser than burying a dead fish under a frangipani. Vegetables love this stuff. Seaweed Extract People often get the brand names of this, and fish emulsion mixed up. Read the contents label to be sure you are getting what you intend. Use fortnightly, diluted in water as a booster for your plants as per the directions. The great thing about seaweed extract is that it also protects plants from diseases in the soil. Blood and Bone This needs to go into the soil a few weeks before planting. High in nitrogen and phosphorous, dig well in to a depth of between 20 and 30cm. Your neighbours won’t like you for a few days, but your plants will! Worm Castings and Worm Tea Got a worm farm? You have got a great way to condition your soil and this in turns helps plants absorb the nutrients. Sprinkle either or both over the soil at any time. Other Soil Additions Dig wood ash through your garden bed prior to planting to lower the acidy in soil and add potassium. Liquid potash added before plants flower will give them a brilliant boost. Dug through the garden in it’s original form will add potassium to you garden beds. Lime (garden or dolomite) raises the pH level along with the addition of calcium and magnesium. Best introduced in autumn and dug through to a depth of 30 to 60com. Sulphate (aluminium sulphate/ sulphur) is dug through the soil in

Fertiliser teas can be used more regularly in your garden for a diluted yet nutrient dense boost regularly, once a month or more during growth seasons. Options are compost, well-rotted manure or seaweed and even beneficial herbs can be used. Grab a big bucket and to 4 parts water add one part of the above. Place on a lid (loosely) and stir well every few days and then strain. To use, dilute 250ml of this fullstrength tea to 4 litres of water. For those not wishing to swish manure around, you can place it in a hessian or cloth bag and place it in the water and dunk like a teabag every few days. This method will take a few weeks. TASKS & TIPS FOR YOU THIS WEEK Lots of rain the past week so be on the lookout for fungal disease and treat early. Hands up if you love roast pumpkin with your Christmas feast. Well now is the time to plant them! This week, you could also plant artichokes, asparagus crowns, cape gooseberry, capsicum, beetroot, climbing and dwarf beans, cabbage, carrot, celery, chicory, choko, cress, cucumbers, eggplants, endive, melons, squashes, pumpkin, lettuce, spring onions, parsnip, peas, potatoes, radish, rhubarb crowns, salsify, silverbeet, sweet corn, zucchinis, alyssum, calendula, California poppy, carnation, celosia, chrysanthemum, cosmos, dahlia, dianthus, everlasting daisies, gazania, gerbera, marigold, petunia, salvia, zinnia, kangaroo paw, nasturtium, snapdragon, salvia, sunflower, aster MOON GARDENING GUIDE: 17th 23rd SEPTEMBER On Friday the waxing moon enters Aquarius, and this will mean a day of rest and perhaps your flowering plant plans. Saturday is action day for flowering plants so planting and general care could be undertaken. The moon enters Pisces on Sunday morning and stays there until Monday night, and you will find this is an advantageous time for your flowering plant work as well as the planting of all above ground crops. Tuesday the full moon warns that no planting should occur, but pest control will be more effective. With the waning moon in Aries until Thursday night, seed and nut producing crops are best worked on. 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 Gardening Reporter Vicki White.

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Business & Property Government supports new brewery for Warnervale Employment Zone

Artist’s impression of the brewery

The brewery and restaurant site outlined in blue

A private Western Australian brewing company, Beerfarm, has been granted $900,000 by the NSW Government to set up business at Halloran. The financial support from the Regional Job Creation Fund will go towards building a brewhouse, manufacturing facility, laboratory and packaging area, with the project creating 47 full-time

jobs over the next two years. Parliamentary Secretary for Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said the project would also include upgrades to town water connections, sewer mains and digital connectivity, all of which would pave the way for future jobs and business opportunities in the area. Director of Beerfarm, Craig Thomason, said the funding provided an exciting

opportunity to bring the Beerfarm brand to NSW, create new jobs and provide skills opportunities for young people on the Central Coast. “Beerfarm will create a farm style, rural space for local people and families to enjoy. “We look forward to collaborating with a diverse range of local businesses and producers in a sustainable way.

“We think of a brewery as a community asset so we aim to build and create an exceptional venue and product range that the Central Coast will be proud of. “We are humbled to receive this generous support from the NSW Government and we greatly appreciate the Government’s vision and expertise which has made it possible to bring Beerfarm to the Central Coast,” Thomason said.

Beerfarm already has a successful and environmentally sustainable brewery and paddock to plate style restaurant in Western Australia’s Margaret River region and they plan to emulate the same model here. The company’s development application for the 10ha site at 92 Mountain Rd, within the Warnervale Employment Zone, was reported in the Chronicle on April 28.

At that time the plans were to build a boutique brewery and 450-seat restaurant and bar, along with market gardens to grow produce for use in the restaurant. The development will be wholly within the industrial zone to not affect the E2 land, which is earmarked by Council for future acquisition for environment conservation.

Art House awarded for business excellence The Art House has taken out two of the top spots in the 2021 Annual Business Awards organised by Business Wyong (formerly known as Wyong Regional Chamber of Commerce). The performing arts centre at Wyong was awarded for Excellence in Business and Kristina Deminick received the accolade of Outstanding Employee. The Fifth Element, a digital marketing and public relations company, also received awards – Excellence in Innovation and Excellence in Micro Business. Jigsaw Autism Services received the award for Excellence in Small Business and The Glen Centre was named Outstanding Community Organisation. Business Wyong had

planned a gala awards night to showcase local businesses but had to cancel due to the ongoing COVID lockdown. Secretary of Business Wyong, Jenny Darbin, said 2020-21 had been a challenging year for any business on the Central Coast. “All the nominees of our 2021 Business Wyong Annual Awards have shown resilience and fortitude in their contribution to the local business community,” she said. “Our thanks to all the nominees for participating, we congratulate our winners and wish them all every success as they move into the 2021 Business NSW Regional Awards coming up in October. “Our thanks also to the valued sponsors of our

awards program, Delta Electricity, Wyong Community Bank (Bendigo Bank), Ideal Future, Battery World Wyong and The Royal Hotel Wyong. “With support such as theirs, Business Wyong is able to continue to advocate and represent all businesses in the Northern Growth Corridor,” Darbin said. Over the past few months, Business Wyong has undergone a “re-branding” including a name change, new logo and website. In June Wyong Regional Chamber of Commerce signed a new alliance agreement with Business NSW (formerly NSW Business Chamber) which included the name change to Business Wyong to align with the state organisation. Sue Murray

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Fairport unit development recommended for approval A proposed six-storey unit development for The Entrance, which was first approved in 2006, goes to the Local Planning Panel (LPP) on Thursday, September 23 with a series of changes to the original plans. If approved, the site which takes in 2-4 Fairport Ave and 44-48 Ocean Pde, The Entrance, will gain another 11 units in a reconfiguration to take it to 56. Roof top areas, previously earmarked as private, will become communal and the development will lose the four pools originally planned. A fifth pool on the ground floor has also gone in the amendments. Three basement levels for parking have been reduced to two levels with car spaces reduced from 82 to 74 and lifts reduced from four to three. The modified proposal includes an increase to the building height to 23.7m, which is an increase in the overall building height of 1.23m. In a report to the LPP, Central Coast Council says the application is substantially the same development. “It is considered that nothing has materially changed and

Perspective of the modified development

that there has been no increase in impacts from those considered under the original assessment.” Nearby residents disagree. During the period of public exhibition, council received 25 submissions. Common themes were identified in the submissions relating to the height, bulk and scale, overshadowing, views, privacy, noise, landscaping, apartment mix

and the original consent. Council said shadow diagrams indicated a minor increase in building height and greater articulation on the northern and south-western facade would result in some additional overshadowing to adjoining properties. However, Council said the originally-approved building generally overshadowed the south eastern side of the adjoining property at 50-54

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“Views from 50-54 Ocean Pde towards The Entrance foreshore and bridge are significantly affected as a result of the approved development. “All levels of 50-54 Ocean Pde would be affected by the erection of the building.” Council said it was unable to re-assess impacts that had already been approved. “Subsequently consideration of the extent of the impact is

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Ocean Pde. “The overshadowing impacts are generally the same as that which was originally approved with some minor increases and decreases in overshadowing due to the modified roof structures,” Council said. The impact on views was also considered to be unchanged. “The impact to views was assessed in the original assessment of the development,” Council said.

focused on any additional impact to the views from the proposed modifications,” Council said. “The proposed modifications include a number of internal and external changes to the originally-approved built form,” the report to the LPP says. “This has included changes to the dwelling mix, reconfiguration of unit arrangements, refinement of the building’s presentation and type of residential amenities provided based on detailed market advice. “The resulting key driver has been to increase the number of smaller apartments, including the adoption of adaptable and liveable housing units and the removal of the private terraces on the rooftop and their replacement with a communal area. “It is considered that nothing has materially changed and that there has been no increase in impacts from those considered under the original assessment.” The application goes to the LPP with a Council recommendation to approve it. A decision should be known by early next week.

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Parliamentary Secretary for Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said the support payments were for workers who needed to self-isolate and were unable to work while waiting for a COVID-19 test result. “We want to do everything possible to ensure that everyone is in a position where they are able to follow the Public Health Orders to the letter and not endanger the wider community by failing to self-isolate. “Eligible workers who apply online for a support payment from Service NSW will get the $320 deposited in their bank

account within three business days,” Crouch said. Initially the payments were only available to workers in Sydney, but Central Coast Labor MPs and various trade unions, fought hard to make sure Coast workers were not excluded. They said many young people working in essential services like supermarkets, restaurants and retail had been forgotten by not having access to test and isolate payment or vaccinations. “They are more likely employed on a casual basis and were being asked to give up their shifts without the same compensation being offered to their counterparts in Sydney,” the MPs said. “Now the test and isolate payments have been extended to regional NSW,

younger workers on the Central Coast need to be given priority access to vaccines.” Barbara Nebart, Secretary of the Newcastle and Northern Branch of the Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees Association, said young essential retail workers, working in fast food and big supermarkets, were on the front line of this pandemic ensuring the community had the food and supplies they needed. “The Government should return the favour by ensuring these workers get the vaccine’s they need, when they need them and have financial support if they are required to test and isolate,” she said. Sue Murray

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First home buyers and investors attracted to the north As the Central Coast property market experiences unprecedented growth, many property owners are deciding what to do next, according to the latest Month in Review report from independent property valuation and advisory group Herron Todd White. The August Month in Review says householders are weighing their options on whether to sell, rebuild or renovate and if they sell, whether to buy back into the market or rent. “Commonly, the answers remain inconclusive with balanced arguments for and against,” the report says. “For seasoned renovators on the Central Coast, it is well known that qualified tradesmen are in short supply; calls ring out unanswered for many.” While renovating or building can be stressful, the report says the introduction of the Home Builder grant scheme, in the face of COVID-19, has seen many taking the plunge. Originally introduced by the

Artist’s impression of the 623-lot residential estate being built at Crangan Bay

Federal Government last year as a $25,000 grant to build a new home, substantially renovate an existing home or buy an off-theplan home/new home for contracts entered into between June 4 and December 31, 2020, the scheme was extended to offer $15,000 grants for eligible contracts entered into between January 1 and March 31, 2021. Although it has now expired, construction projects that benefited from the grant are

currently in progress across the region, although public health restrictions on construction saw some projects paused. Supply has also been an issue. “Discussions with local builders on the Central Coast confirm that the waiting time for building materials such as timber used for framework has been on the rise, steadily increasing throughout 2021 due to supply issues globally,” the report says. It says geographically the

New housing estate at Crangan Bay starts to take shape

southern end of the Central Coast has a very limited supply of vacant land, with renovations proving a popular path, whereas in the north of the region the geographical dynamics shift with vacant land readily available in emerging suburbs such as Woongarrah, Wadalba and the soon to be created Crangan Bay. “A house and land package in these areas usually starts in the $600,000-$700,000 price range,” the report says.

The price point to purchase land and build a project style home is attracting first home buyers and investor markets to the north, with reliable long-term returns. Although many renovation projects are being seen across the region, dual occupancy development appears to be the development of choice for local investors, the report says. “Where cricket was played by kids in the backyards of their parents’ home is now the prime

location for secondary dwellings,” it says. “Detached dual occupancy properties can now be found in many areas across the region with reliable yields wherever you look.” The report says price points differ, with dual occupancy properties in the southern end of the region selling for $800,000 and above but available in the low to mid $700,000s to the north in areas of San Remo, Charmhaven and Gorokan. “With further government incentives unlikely for residential development, rising construction costs and uncertainty creeping back into the market due to recent COVID-19 lockdowns, many property owners and investors in the region will have questions that cannot be conclusively answered,” the report says. “Our advice would be to proceed with caution and ensure the appropriate research and due diligence is undertaken prior to completing renovations or purchasing a property on the Central Coast.” Terry Collins

Panel to decide Jack Grant subdivision A $2.5M subdivision at 31 Aldenham Rd, Warnervale is due to face the Local Planning Panel this week. The developers want to increase the number of residential blocks by three and add some minor road layout and drainage changes. Development Consent has already been granted by the former Wyong shire council in September 2015, for a subdivision of 40 residential lots and one public reserve. The site at that time was known as 30 Jack Grant Ave, Warnervale and was owned by the former council. It is now owned by Woodcote Developments Pty Ltd.

The site is in proximity to the Warnervale train station and Lakes Anglican Grammar School. The report to the Planning Panel from Council staff recommends approval of the modifications to the original approval. A condition of the original consent contains a provision to address the potential impact of road and rail noise and vibration on the future residential development within the newly-created lots. The Restriction on the Use of Land requires that the future houses on all proposed lots are to be designed in accordance with NSW Department of Planning’s Development Near Rail Corridors and Busy Roads guidelines. Council said the proposed

modification does not significantly alter the development and in this regard does not alter the original consideration of noise and vibration impacts. The modification application will require the removal of an additional seven trees. “It is also noted that although proposed lots 26, 27 and 28 in the east of the study area were included within the original approved development, impacts to biodiversity values within this area were not previously assessed within the Flora and Fauna Assessment,” said an excerpt from a Biodiversity Development Assessment Report provided in the Council report. The Council notes that the

consent authority must consider reasons given for the original consent. When the consent was originally granted there was no statutory requirement to provide reasons for the decision and none have been recorded. “As such, there are no reasons given as to the merits of the granting of consent to the originally approved development, only reasons as to why the decision was one that could be made in the proper exercise of the Council’s functions,” the report said. The application was referred to the panel as a result of the number of objections from 15 submissions. There were issues raised about vehicles speeding along

Aldenham Rd. Council said that was an issue beyond the scope of the subject modification application and was a regulatory matter. Another complained of poor lighting, a lack of footpaths, lack of kerb and guttering and poor road condition on Aldenham Rd and that the site was used by school children to access the nearby school. Council said the subdivision would include adequate civil infrastructure to provide an acceptable level of safety for potential pedestrians within the subdivision but it was beyond the scope of the original approval and the proposed modification to provide for infrastructure and

facilities within the surrounding area. “There is no nexus to require the applicant to upgrade the lighting, foot paving, kerb and guttering and road condition of the existing portion of Aldenham Rd other than via the payment of contributions under the relevant contributions plan,” Council said. It said pedestrian access to the future Link Road would be limited and school pedestrian traffic would not be able to short-cut through the subject site. The panel meets on Thursday, September 23 and the decision should be known the following week. Merilyn Vale

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history, which is not necessarily correlated with either outright return or volatility, does mean that performance relative to YFYS is likely to be a driver of merger partner selection going forwards,” she said. “In this sense, the policy will no doubt be achieving part of its policy intention and there is an important area of crossover and nexus between mergers and investments.”

Super mergers don’t always lead to scale benefits Super mergers don’t always lead to scale benefits There is a misunderstanding that superannuation fund mergers will automatically lead to scale benefits for members, according to Spirit Super’s chief investment officer. Speaking at the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) ASI 2021 conference Ross Barry cautioned that scale benefits

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Staff cuts hinder development processing times It can take up to six weeks for Central Coast Council to provide potential developers the minutes from meetings held before development applications (DAs) are lodged. The best practice guidelines say the minutes should be provided within two working days. Central Coast chapter of The Urban Development Institute of Australia, NSW (UDIA) wants Council to commit to meeting this recommended best practice. “Unfortunately, many of our members report recent experiences where Council has taken six weeks to provide pre-lodgement meeting minutes,” the UDIA says. “We are also concerned that it can take up to six weeks to schedule the pre-lodgement meeting in the first place. “Therefore, the prelodgement process has recently been taking three months.” The UDIA says for larger and complex sites, a period of contractual due diligence could expire before a prelodgement process is completed, resulting in agreements falling over. “Such experiences discourage investment on the Coast,” the UDIA said. The UDIA comments were part of the Chapter’s submission to Council about a draft policy on development application procedures. In response, Council said that “current resourcing has resulted in reduced levels of service across a number of Council areas”. In the recent restructure process, the department lost 10 development and building

assessment officers which accounts for more than 20 per cent of its assessment capacity. “The organisation currently has 30 fewer development and building assessment staff than at the time of amalgamation,” Council said. “As such, the adoption of more efficient development assessment process with well-defined and consistent practices for the assessment of applications has never been more important.” However, it gave no commitment to meeting any time frames. “Council aims to provide the most efficient pre-lodgement service and general planning advice service possible within the current resourcing arrangements,” Council said. The UDIA also wants Council to explain more fully the categories of development applications as it said the current reporting of the average time of processing DAs was deceptive. It said the reporting was

skewed by the high numbers of simple, quickly-assessed DAs that mask the lower number of larger, more complex DAs that often fall outside assessment timeframe goals. These include land subdivisions or larger urban developments. “To more accurately reflect Council’s performance, UDIA recommends that Council expand its quarterly reporting and provide a deeper analysis of development categories rather than just median/ average turnaround times,” the UDIA said. It wanted categories to include median turnaround times for DAs of more than $5M; and more than $30M; median turnaround times for DAs involving the creation of more than 20 lots; and more than 100 lots. It also wanted reports on the number of active developmentrelated court actions for the period; the number of resolved development-related Court actions for the period, and their outcomes; and Developer

Contributions and Developer Servicing contributions received. Council noted the comments in its response to the submissions. It said it anticipated that the current reporting would be amended “moving forward” to provide more context and trends. However, it said that the Department of Planning Industry and Environment has flagged that the ePlanning Portal which, when fully functional, would provide real time data and reporting on Council performance across various application assessment functions – potentially removing the need for quarterly written reporting to Council. The UDIA said that Council and development applicants on the Coast were not fully benefiting from ePlanning due to local IT challenges. “We look forward to Council’s full integration with the Planning Portal which Council staff have advised may occur

toward the end of 2021,” the UDIA said. The UDIA said it understood Council’s current unique and unfavourable operating environment, where staff reductions and other processing delays such as information technology challenges were expected to remain a considerable factor for several more years due to Council’s financial position. “We recognise that the current situation at Central Coast Council is anything but ‘business as usual’ and we are concerned that Council staff will continue to be constrained for several weeks at a time in their ability to assess and review information submitted for any given application,” the UDIA said. The UDIA said it was concerned that the draft Policy focused mainly on prescriptive requirements for applicants, without commensurate specific commitments from Council. It said the Policy should include Council response times.

“The future workload of the panel is managed in conjunction with the Panel Chair and a monthly update is provided to the panel on the number of anticipated matters that will be presented to the panel. “The panel has also delegated a number of minor matters back to Council staff, to avoid the need for some insignificant applications to go to the panel,” Council said.

“We recommend that Council response times also be outlined in the Policy, but that for both parties, the emphasis should be on meeting housing and jobs delivery outcomes,” the submission said. In response, Council said the draft Policy has been updated to reflect the timeframes set out in existing legislation or policy frameworks. The draft went to the September 14 meeting and was adopted by the Administrator Rik Hart. The objective of the Policy is to assist in the delivery of a consistent and efficient development assessment service, which relies heavily on having lodged applications “ready for assessment” with all required information. When compared to other local government authorities, Central Coast Council deals with amongst the highest number of development applications in NSW. Last financial year more than 3,175 applications were lodged with Council, having an estimated construction value of more than $1B. The report to theAdministrator noted that the development assessment process is not just a required regulatory function of Council, it is key to the economic success of the region. Construction and house building is the third largest employment sector on the Central Coast, after health and retail. Almost one-quarter of registered businesses in the region are directly employed in the construction sector, the council report said.

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Planning panel keeps workload light The Local Planning Panel’s (LPP) decision last year to deal with no more than four matters per meeting has come under criticism from developers. Central Coast Council has been urged to petition the LPP to accurately accommodate demand and ensure timeliness. A submission to Council, tabled at its September 14 meeting, in response to a draft policy on development

applications, said more than four proposals per meeting should be dealt with or more meetings held to deal with the DA pipeline. “In other jurisdictions, panels have been known to meet several times a week at peak times, the key being responsiveness to real demand,” the submission said. However, in reply, Council supported the status quo. Council said it “currently has a very good working

relationship with the Local Planning Panel”. “It is noted that the Panel resolved (at the meeting of December 2020) to deal with no more than four matters per meeting. “However, the Panel has been flexible in allowing additional matters, in having deferred matters referred to an ‘out of session’ meeting to avoid delays and also adding additional meetings if required to cater for an increase in application determination.

Emergency dashboard added to crisis resources Coming into the storm and bushfire season, Central Coast Council is working alongside lead emergency agencies to raise awareness and share resources to help the community prepare. These resources include the first Emergency Dashboard for the region, which is designed to be a go-to resource for the community providing information from the Rural Fire Service, the State Emergency Service, the Bureau of Meteorology, Ausgrid, the Roads and Maritime Services Live Traffic Tool, and Central Coast Council

all in the one place. The dashboard features an emergency news section and social media feeds from each emergency agency. The other resource is Council’s online children’s storytime readings of The Birdie Tree books, which Council has been using in their childcare centres with great results in soothing anguish, concern, and reassuring children around emergency situations. This resource can help people struggling to explain the importance of emergency preparation and resilience to children.

Council Director of Community and Recreation Services, Julie Vaughan, said September is the month when lead emergency agencies and government organisations band together to help local communities prepare for, and build resilience to natural disasters. “The Central Coast is a caring and resilient community and during times of crisis we support each other, this is our strength. “We have seen our community rise through the bushfires, storms, floods, east coast lows, coastal erosion and pandemic events over the last few years and it is no accident that our

community has made it through each challenge and bounced back even stronger than before. “Preparation is key and we are sharing information to help residents think about what they need to do and how they are going to protect their home, belongings and family. “I encourage our community to tap into these resources, and ensure they have a plan and are prepared before, during and after any emergency,” Vaughan said. With funding received through the Commonwealth and NSW Governments under the Disaster Recovery funding, Council has been working with bushfire affected communities

on projects to build resilience. Some of these projects include The Yarn Hub and Yarn bombing, Community Days, Resilience Journal, Sculptural Installations by Pete Rush, Health and Wellbeing workshops, and the development of Community Emergency Management Plans. Council Administrator, Rik Hart, said being prepared for emergencies could save lives, properties and help us recover quicker from disaster events when they do occur. “As we continue to be impacted by this latest COVID-19 outbreak, and the weather warms up and we

head into bushfire and storm season, we must remain vigilant. “Know your risks. “Plan for what you will do. “Get your home ready. “Be aware, and look out for each other,” Hart said. These resources can be found by searching emergency at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au The Emergency Dashboard is supported by Resilience NSW’s Regional Disaster Preparedness Program, rolled out to councils across the state, including Central Coast Council. Source: Media release, Sep 15 Central Coast Council

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Team building for Black Dog Black Dog Institute is asking people to unite in a time of lockdown and separation to put One Foot Forward by walking 20, 40, 60 or 100km during October to raise money for mental research. One Foot Forward Manager at The Black Dog Institute, Tasman Cassim, said even though people couldn’t get together with friends, family or colleagues right now, by agreeing to the same challenge they can spur each other on, check in on progress and continue a sense of camaraderie. “What better cause to do it

for than mental health research?” Last year, over $5M was raised by 30,000 Australians who joined in the fun and this year the team is hoping to top that amount. One in five people in Australia experience symptoms of mental illness each year, which equates to more than five million people. Less than half of those people seek professional help. Research from the Black Dog Institute aims to develop support services available for everyone, everywhere around the country. Participants are asked to

take photos of their walks through the month and share them on their favourite social media platforms with the hashtag #onefootforward. “This year the Black Dog Institute is focusing on the workforce and what we can do to check in on colleagues. “Well, there is no better team building exercise than this challenge in 2021,” Cassim said. Anyone interested in participating can sign up at https://www. onefootforward.org.au/ Source: Media release, Sep 20 The Black Dog Institute The Black Dog Institute is encouraging the community to put One Foot Forward for mental health

Cook three courses to help beat breast cancer The oncological clinical trial group Breast Cancer Trials will encourage food lovers all over the country to stay in this October and enter the 3 Course Challenge to support breast cancer research.

Sharon Stevenson with wife Michelle

One of the first to sign up for the culinary fundraiser was Central Coast resident Sharon Stevenson, who hopes to help save lives, ‘one tasty course ate a time’. “I want to help protect the one in seven women who will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime,” Stevenson said. “This challenge is important to me as my wife Michelle was diagnosed with three different stages of breast cancer in March 2020. “The life-saving treatment

that Michelle received and is still undergoing to beat breast cancer is made possible with the breast cancer clinical trials. “By donating to my page, you’ll help fund clinical trials that are finding new ways to treat, prevent and ultimately cure breast cancer. “For the past 18 months I have cherished every day with my beautiful wife more than ever; every day is such a precious gift and witnessing her journey has been a driving factor for me supporting Breast Cancer Trials. “Since Michelle’s diagnosis of three separate tumours in her left breast, her team have carefully structured a treatment plan specifically targeted to treat the type of breast cancer Michelle was

diagnosed with. “After four surgeries, chemotherapy treatments, radiotherapy treatments and ongoing monitoring, Michelle is well on her way to being (as healthy as) possible and enjoying every day. “She is confident that ongoing research is being done to ensure every woman diagnosed with breast cancer has the best chance of survival.” The fundraising initiative invites Australians to take on the challenge of cooking a three-course Indian feast, supported by a livestreamed virtual cooking class on October 16 conducted by top chef, former MasterChef contestant and TV personality, Sarah Todd. Dinner party hosts will

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reach out to their networks of friends and family to encourage them to donate to Breast Cancer Trials research and dinner parties can be held anytime until November 30 (restrictions permitting). If hosts are under lockdown restrictions, cooking for their household or hosting a virtual dinner party via a platform like Zoom are also ways to be involved. Details on being a dinner party host can be found at www.3coursechallenge. com.au. To contribute to Sharon Stevenson’s fundraising efforts go to https:// www.3coursechallenge. com.au/fundraisers/ sharonstevenson. Terry Collins

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Fine dining at home: Chef Nicola Coccia and Osteria

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This is the next 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. We’ve asked chefs to inspire us with recipes that we can make at home, bringing the fine dining experience into our own kitchens. This week we’re talking to Alexandra Coccia from Osteria Il Coccia in Ettalong. Nicola’s passion for cooking stems from his fond memories of his grandmother in her kitchen. This is where he learnt to handle every ingredient with passion, respect and love. I pay homage to my two favourite regions, Beaujolais in The Rhone Valley where I grew up and the South West of France where my mother lives. I invest my time looking at new

restaurant and my ethos is to showcase regions I love, share my knowledge and encourage guests to drink something totally different. The wine list boasts drops from Nico’s home of Naples & Puglia, wines from my parent’s region where I grew up & Beaujolais where I spent many years harvesting with friends. generation winemakers, focusing on smaller production, organic, biodynamic & respecting the earth. Nicola grew up in Naples and found a love for cooking with his hands as he watched his grandmother roll sheets of pasta in her kitchen. Nico’s respect for each ingredient and the way it’s prepared shines at Osteria il

Coccia where every ingredient is fresh, sustainable, and organic (where possible). Nico’s philosophy is that food needs little intervention, just a little love and a little heat (fire). Nico is one of the only chefs in Australia to have a kitchen built around the fire. Nico trained in Italy before working in El Bulli, New Zealand, and Sydney – and now luckily for the Central Coast –has chosen to reside on

Ettalong Beach. He has previously worked at Otto, Quay, Fratelli & Ormeggio before moving to Bowral where he worked at Biota. We received 1 hat at our previous restaurant Bistro Officina in Bowral. I am French Italian and am responsible for the eclectic wine list at Osteria il Coccia. I am strict when selecting the wines available at the

away menu. We offer pick up or delivery for our customers. We also offer promotional boxes for the weekend like the picnic box or the special spring box. They are ready made boxes with a bottle of wine

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Until restrictions lift, we are open Wednesday night to Saturday night (5-7:30pm) and Sunday lunch (10am-1:30pm) for pick up.

At the moment we have paused our fine dining for a take-away version. Guests can choose from our weekly boxes also available for vegetarians. A ready-made box with 4 courses $90 for Osteria Boxes and $80 for Vegetarian Boxes for 2 people. Alternatively, you can also order from our weekly take

People can reach us by phone or through our website osteriailcoccia.com.au where they can order online. Alternatively they can call us 02 4327 8952, customers can find the latest news, menus, boxes and events through social media with Facebook and Instagram and our newsletters

Beetroot risotto and Pecora blue cheese sauce For this dish we use sheep milk blue cheese from Pecora Dairy in Robertson. If you cannot find sheep milk blue, you can use gorgonzola. To cook perfect risotto you may not have to use all the stock in the recipe, or you may need to add extra. Perfect risotto should have an al dente bite and a loose and creamy consistency we call ‘all’onda’ which translates to ‘flowing in waves’. Ingredients 400g arborio rice 3 medium beetroots 100g parmesan cheese, grated

70g butter 1 medium onion, finely chopped 100ml white wine 1.5L vegetable stock 100ml extra virgin olive oil Sea salt Blue cheese sauce: 150g Pecora Dairy Jamberoo Mountain Blue Cheese 100ml milk To prepare the beetroot – cut the stems off about 3cm from the base, rinse and place into a pot of cold water. Simmer over a medium-high heat until the beetroot flesh can be easily

penetrated with a fork. Drain, reserving some liquid, and cool, then peel off the outer skins and discard. Roughly chop the beetroots, then place them into a blender. Adding a little reserved cooking liquid, blitz to a puree and set aside. For the blue cheese sauce – place the milk into a small pot over medium heat, cut the cheese into chunks and add to the milk. Cook over a low heat, stirring continuously until the cheese has melted into the milk and you have a thick, creamy sauce. Set aside. For the risotto – place the vegetable stock into a small pot over a low heat to warm up. On a separate burner, place the olive oil into a large saucepan over a medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes. Increase the heat to

high and stir in the rice, coating it with the oil. Add the wine and cook until most of the liquid has evaporated. Add 3 ladles of hot vegetable stock to the rice and stir. As the liquid evaporates, add another ladle of stock while stirring continuously. Keep adding stock to the rice, allowing it to absorb and then adding more until the rice is cooked al dente. Add 260g of beetroot puree to the rice and cook, stirring continuously for 5 minutes until you have a loose risotto. Leave the risotto to rest for 2 minutes, then add the cold butter and parmesan cheese. Stir well to combine, then season to taste with sea salt. To serve – reheat the blue cheese sauce. Divide the risotto into serving bowls, finish with a generous drizzle of sauce and a pinch of salt.

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Blue Haven family understands value of support for carers Pancreatic cancer is one of Australia’s deadliest diseases, with an average time from diagnosis to death a devastatingly short five months. In an Australian first, a new service and study aims to support carers through the devastating impact of pancreatic cancer. To support carers through a loved one’s journey with pancreatic cancer, PanKind, Australia’s only foundation dedicated to pancreatic cancer is partnering with QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute to trial a new service that aims to support carers through the devastating impact of the disease. Blue Haven residents Debbie and her daughter Caitlin Dove are encouraging carers supporting loved ones with a terminal illness to seek assistance if they need it, as they themselves were carers for Debbie’s mum Doreen Yeomans to pancreatic cancer in 2014. “My nan was diagnosed in July 2014, and she passed away in August of the same year. “We had our whole family come and we built a little tribe to help care for her like bathing, dressing and rolling her to make sure she didn’t get bed sores. “It was a quick and sad time for us, and no one tells you how hard it will be, but we came

together as a family to keep her comfortable and give her a nice send off,” said Caitlin. “Someone always slept with her, and we had a baby monitor to keep watch over her. “It’s a terrible thing to go through,” said Debbie. “The most important thing was to keep her dignity and to keep her comfortable. “It was hard as we were doing things for her that we didn’t think we’d ever have to do, and even though it was hard, you do it because you care about them so much and you want to make sure that they are comfortable. “Carers need support as well, when we were all caring for Nan, my parents and Aunties and Uncles all had to take some time off work to help care for them, which makes it harder as you’re not getting paid. “The biggest challenge for us was managing the stress of caring for her. “We took on the role of a doctor, hiding our emotions so we could comfort and reassure her that everything would be okay. “If this study was around when Nan was sick, our family would definitely join it. “It’s very important to reach out for support, even to just get out of the house and talk to someone outside of your family. “Please don’t be scared to reach out for help and know that you are not alone and no matter what, always remember that you’re helping them, and

Doreen (front, centre) and her family who cared for her during her battle with pancreatic cancer.

you are appreciated,” said Caitlin. The PRoCESS (Pancreatic cancer Relatives Counselling and Education Support Service) Trial, led by Associate Professor Vanessa Beesley and Professor Rachel Neale from QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute aims to determine whether having a nurse provide structured counselling and education to carers of people with pancreatic cancer helps them cope with the challenges they face. The study will also look at whether it is cost-effective for the health system. CEO of PanKind, Michelle Stewart, said those caring for loved ones with pancreatic cancer are twice as likely to

experience clinical anxiety than the people they are caring for due to unmet support needs compounded by the short timeline from diagnosis to death. “In addition to carers being immediately confronted with the need to assist in the management of complex physical symptoms and provide emotional, financial, legal and spiritual support, they also face the impending loss of their loved one. “It is a brutal diagnosis and a huge weight to bear,” Stewart said. Beesley, a Behavioural Scientist specialising in Psycho-Oncology said the feasibility study revealed that carers highly valued having a

nurse-counsellor with clinical expertise, who was someone outside of the family to provide support through the toughest time of their lives. “The main perceived benefits were emotional support, with the nurse-counsellors’ knowledge, care coordination and personalised care. “The nurse-counsellor was said to become their tower of strength, helping to prepare them for what was to come and linking in with other health professionals as required. “The nurse-counsellors can help carers at each stage of the journey, including dealing with diagnosis, treatment options, symptoms management, providing strategies for stress management, financial

distress, enhancing relationships, end of life care planning and bereavement support. “By helping to give carers increased confidence to adequately manage symptoms and treatment, the study also hopes to reduce costs across the health system by reducing patient admissions to hospital. “This will be measured by looking at emergency department presentations, time spent in hospital, timing of referral to specialist palliative care services, overall survival and quality-adjusted life years,” Beesley said. The project will assess the impact of the counselling intervention on various outcomes, including carers’ belief in their capacity to provide appropriate support, as well as their mental health, fatigue, supportive care needs and quality of life. All participants will be provided with general information support; however, half of the participants will also be offered counselling and education sessions with a nurse via video conference or telephone to measure its effectiveness. The counselling will be weekly for four weeks and then fortnightly for three months. Monthly sessions are then available until the end of the study if desired. Harry Mulholland

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Family projects in time for the holidays A new website called Family Project is just the thing for the school holidays in lockdown. The safe online portal will provide a new project daily including rock art, backyard movies, building a herb garden, creating chalk art and meditation. For parents struggling to find things to do with their children away from screens, this website will have lots of answers. Family Project is a NSW Government initiative in collaboration with Gidget Foundation Australia and parenting organisation Tresillian.

Family Project for school holidays

“We want to give families something positive and hopeful to connect with, to enhance togetherness, when we are not together, and to foster resilience through adversity,” said Minister for Mental Health, BronnieTaylor. Gidget Foundation Australia’s CEO, Arabella Gibson, said when considering how a family connects, it’s important to remember that adult interpretations of COVID-19 are very different to that of young people. “For a person of 50 years old, this pandemic has taken up three per cent of their life, however, for an eight-year-old,

this pandemic has taken up nearly 20 per cent of their life. “That’s why we’re launching Family Project, to support parents in being thoughtful and engaged role models as we know that can be a lot harder in practice than it sounds. “If as a community we can demonstrate how it’s possible to be part of the solution, everyone will benefit,” Gibson said. More information can be found at familyproject.org.au. Source: Media release, Sep 20 Minister for Mental Health, Bronnie Taylor

Teacher shortage in 10 local schools The NSW Teachers Federation (NSWTF) has launched a campaign to address growing teacher shortages across NSW, with 10 schools in the north of the Central Coast showing vacancies in the latest available figures. State Government figures show that at May 14, there were teacher vacancies in public schools at: Tuggerah (1), Wyee (1), Wyong (1), Bateau Bay (1) and Blue Haven (2); and in high schools at Northlakes (2) and Wyong (1); as well as Wadalba Community School (1); and at both Tumbi Umbi (3) and Berkeley Vale (4) campuses of Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College. NSWTF says figures across NSW reveal the extent of the workforce crisis in the state’s schools. President Angelo Gavrielatos said the campaign, More Than

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Thanks, was an opportunity for teachers, parents and community members to advocate for change. “We are in a crisis situation with worsening teacher shortages at a time when schools are preparing to reopen and we need every child to be fully supported in the classroom,” he said. “Teachers and principals need More Than Thanks from the Berejiklian Government if we are to stop children missing out.” He said a new poll of 4,190 NSWTF members in public schools conducted between August 25 and September 4 showed: 95 per cent of teachers and principals said shortages of teachers were a significant issue; 93 per cent said their school had difficulty recruiting casual teachers (95 per cent in country NSW); 51 per cent said there were vacant permanent or temporary positions at their

school (53 per cent in country NSW); 60 per cent of those in secondary and combined primary/secondary schools said they had been required at some point to teach outside their area of subject expertise. A further 22 per cent (25 per cent in country NSW) are currently teaching outside their area of expertise and 58 per cent say they are reconsidering their position as a teacher due to the workload (59 per cent in country NSW). Gavrielatos said an independent inquiry into the work of teachers, headed by former WA Premier, Geoff Gallop, had warned in February that uncompetitive salaries and unsustainable workloads were leading to the teacher shortages. “We cannot fix the shortages problem until we fix the wages and workload problem,” he said. “As we have seen so clearly

demonstrated in the past 18 months, teachers in public schools are committed professionals determined to do whatever they can to ensure every child gets a high-quality education. “But there aren’t enough of them right now.” The industrial award that determines the salaries and conditions of teachers expires in December. In line with the recommendations of the Gallop inquiry, teachers and principals are seeking a salary increase of between 5 to 7.5 per cent a year to recognise the increase in their skills and expertise and begin to reverse the decline in teachers’ wages compared to other professions, Gavrielatos said. “An increase in preparation time of two hours a week is also sought to allow teachers more time for lesson planning and collaboration with their

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colleagues,” he said. “The Gallop inquiry found the preparation time afforded teachers has not changed since the 1950s for secondary teachers and the 1980s for primary teachers.” Gavrielatos said teacher shortages were seeing classes combined and students only given minimal supervision on hundreds of occasions in city and country schools. “Teachers need a competitive salary and they need a reduction in the crippling workloads that they struggle with every week,” he said. “Without a salary reset and a reduction in their workload more teachers will leave the profession and we won’t be able to attract the new ones we need. “At the same time as university enrolments in teaching courses are plummeting, public school

enrolments are starting to soar and research shows between 12,000 and 14,000 (20-25 per cent) more teachers are going to be needed in the next decade. “NSW Government figures show that 30 per cent of schools have vacant permanent teaching positions which total over 1100. “The number of vacant positions has doubled since 2012. “In its recent submission to a national inquiry into initial teacher education, the NSW Government warned the shortages were most acute in rural and regional areas and in secondary schools and enrolments in teacher education courses had slumped by almost 30 per cent from 2014 to 2019.” Source: Media release, Sep 16 NSW Teachers Federation

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Online playground focus of Child Protection Week Many parents either don’t believe, or believe it is unlikely, their child is at risk of being contacted by a stranger online according to new research commissioned by NSW Crime Stoppers. Over 1,000 parents across Australia participated in the survey which looked at the attitudes and behaviours of parents regarding their child’s online activity. Over 93 per cent of the parents who responded to the survey said they were concerned about a stranger approaching their child online but 16.7 per cent thought their child was not at risk of being contacted by a stranger online, and a further 26.5 per cent thought it was unlikely. Crime Stoppers have partnered with the eSafety

Commissioner to focus on promoting awareness of the dangers of the online playground and how to create a safer environment for children for National Child Protection Week from September 5-11 and conducted by NAPCAN. The eSafety Commissioner’s Cyber Report team received 21,000 public reports during 2020 the highest number in the scheme’s 20-year history and a 90 per cent increase on 2019. Most involved child sexual abuse material. NSW Crime Stoppers CEO, Peter Price, said unwanted contact, grooming and child sexual abuse online continued to be a devastating issue, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Many parents would not leave their child alone in a playground and we want

parents to think the same about the online playground. “The internet is not fenced off like a community playground and, even with parental controls, sexual predators can still find ways to connect with children online. “Until we can build a safe online playground for our children, we just ask parents to be vigilant around their child’s online activity and report anything you see, hear or suspect,” Price said. Julie Inman Grant, eSafety Commissioner, said parents should be aware, not alarmed by the big increases across all reporting areas. “We’ve all turned to the internet during this pandemic to help us continue to work, learn, communicate and be entertained but with all this extra time we are spending

online, often unsupervised, the risk that something can go wrong increases too. “Parents and guardians have a role to play in keeping children safe online. “This can include ensuring children use devices in open areas of the home, talking regularly with children about the potential dangers online and helping them build the critical reasoning skills they need to make good decisions,” Inman Grant said. The NSW Police Force (NSWPF) acknowledged the importance of National Child Protection Week and supported the initiative by bringing awareness to child protection and encouraging children, young people, and their families to reach out for help. NSWPF Youth Sponsor, Assistant Commissioner Gelina

Talbot, said it had been another difficult year for children, families and communities dealing with the pandemic and being isolated, which can leave children more susceptible to victimisation. “Children are spending more time online and this can place them at a higher risk of being targeted by online predators, and some may also be subjected to domestic and family violence or feel vulnerable in terms of mental health. “We all have a responsibility to ensure children and young people in the community are safe, protected and supported, and are able to succeed in life without fear of harm or exploitation. “This week provides us with an opportunity to highlight the issues children face and

collaborate with others to enhance our response to keeping families and children safe and supported,” Talbot said. Crime Stoppers in conjunction with eSafety, have developed a fact sheet which has information on a range of prevention strategies to help keep children safe online. These strategies include making children’s social media accounts private, and deleting requests from strangers, as well as staying involved in their digital world and building an open trusting relationship with your child. This fact sheet can be downloaded from Crime Stoppers’ website. Source: Media release, September 5 Crime Stoppers

Connecting to culture improves learning outcomes Stronger educational outcomes were celebrated on Indigenous Literacy Day on September 1, with schools across the Coast participating in this year’s theme – Celebrating Stories and Language. The annual celebration featured Aboriginal languages, stories and culture as a reminder of the importance of a connection to language, heritage and literacy for Aboriginal communities. President of the Central Coast Council of P&Cs, Sharryn Brownlee, said most schools

on the Central Coast celebrated the day. “The people of the Coast take Aboriginal studies seriously as we have one of the highest concentrations of Aboriginal students in NSW. “Twelve per cent of Coast students are Aboriginal so we have a high proportion of students engaging with Indigenous practices. “Some of the schools have been struggling to engage their students due to them learning from home, but they’re putting lots of things on their Facebook pages to keep their students

engaged. “Principals have been engaging with the Indigenous community, and the Central Coast Council of P&Cs is pleased with how the schools are implementing Aboriginal education in our schools,” Brownlee said. Minister for Education, Sarah Mitchell, said the NSW Government was committed to lifting Aboriginal education outcomes and helping students to achieve their full potential through programs focused on language and culture. “We know that when

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with 25.3 per cent placed in the top two NAPLAN bands in 2019. “A forthcoming study by the Centre for Education Statistics and Evaluation has found that Aboriginal students from Year 10 who feel good about their culture while at school are around 22 per cent more likely to aspire to get their HSC. “Recent studies reiterate that cultural recognition is a critical driver in Aboriginal student aspiration at school and increases the likelihood that their education journey will be enriched,” Mitchell said. NSW Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Don Harwin, said that in celebrating Indigenous Literacy Day, NSW is building on its history as Australia’s first state to introduce legislation to protect Aboriginal languages. “Today is a day to recognise

the diversity of Aboriginal languages and the important role their revival and maintenance plays in keeping culture strong. “This is reflected in a number of the NSW Government’s commitments under the National Agreement for Closing the Gap, which includes a target for a sustained increase in the number and strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages being spoken by 2031. “I encourage people to use today to engage with Aboriginal languages, such as enjoying and sharing the work of Aboriginal storytellers or learning more about the meaning of traditional Aboriginal names of local landmarks,” Harwin said. Harry Mulholland

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Bus drivers seek support to stop open tender

Bus drivers have banded together and launched a community petition to support the Central Coast’s iconic Red Bus Service, which Transport for NSW is putting out to open tender.

The drivers and other staff, led by David Malcolm who started the petition, are calling on the community to back them in “doing everything possible to stop the bus service from being stripped of its Region 7 contract”. The family-owned company started in 1940 and now operates commuter and school transport routes linking communities through Gosford to Lake Haven, Bateau Bay, Ourimbah, The Entrance and Wyong. Transport for NSW (TfNSW) confirmed that the contract would go out to open tender. It is understood the company and TfNSW could not come to an agreement during contract negotiations. “Red buses have been operating for 81 years on the Central Coast and every seven years the contract comes up for renewal, due in 2023, but all of sudden, for the first time, it’s put out to open tender,”

Malcolm said. “That’s going to open it up for the multi-nationals to come in and take over … and we think that’s wrong. “So, we (employees) are all standing together – and we hope the community is behind us as well – to say no, back off, leave Red Bus alone and just renew their contract. “This is not a management thing, they’re having their own battle with the government, this is the employees standing up for a company that has

always had our backs, and now it’s time for us to stand up for them.” A TfNSW spokesperson said they routinely tested and assessed the market to ensure the best possible transport service and value for customers was delivered. “We are currently making preparations for market testing for Region 7 bus services which operate on the Central Coast,” the spokesperson said. “Factors we are considering include customer comfort and

safety, innovation skills, value and sustainability. “All operators including existing service providers are invited and encouraged to be part of this process. “We will work with the successful operator to support local jobs and reassure customers that service continuity will remain a priority.” An announcement of the outcome of the tender process is expected in the first half of 2022.

Malcolm said community members could sign the online petition at change.org to show support and already the number of signatures was over the halfway mark of the 10,000 he hoped for. There are four generations of family history behind the success of Red Bus Services, which is one of the oldest bus operators in Australia. They started with only five buses when the family bought The Red Bus Company – Tuggerah Lakes Motor, which

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they renamed to The Entrance Red Bus Service. In 1946, the family purchased a service running between Gosford and East Springfield and renamed it Gosford Bus Service. The names of both businesses, Gosford Bus Service and The Entrance Red Bus Service, remained in use until the 1990s when both were rebranded as Red Bus Services and all operations were consolidated at the Bateau Bay depot. In July 2006, Red Bus Services became the first private bus company outside of the Sydney metropolitan region to enter into a contract with the state government operating services across the Central Coast. Now operating a fleet of 103 buses, Red Bus has always been a family concern, which is also reflected in the workforce of 160. “There are third generations of people working here – one of the employees for 67 years, and it’s common for 10, 20, 30 years that people are working here,” Malcolm said. Management of Red Bus Services declined to comment. Sue Murray

Two million plastic bags diverted from landfill Central Coast Council has been blown away that more than 7,100 Central Coast households have opted into the Curby soft plastics program in the past weeks. Already the program has resulted in more than 11,000kgs of soft plastics being diverted from landfill (the equivalent of two million plastic bags) and now that the Central Coast is nearing its 10,000th household joining the program,

this number is expected to quadruple. Council Director Infrastructure Services, Boris Bolgoff, said the Central Coast was leading the way to help shape the future of soft plastics recycling nationally. “Our community’s dedication to reducing waste and protecting our land and marine environments continually amazes and inspires us,” he said. “We understand that many

people in our community are waiting on their Curby Pack to arrive in the post and Curby has guaranteed that everyone registered will receive their pack so please be patient as the Curby Team methodically goes through the list of households and in the meantime, please keep collecting your soft plastics ready for when your pack arrives.” Council Administrator, Rik Hart, said Council was delighted to be part of this

Australia-first program. “We know that the Central Coast community is passionate about waste reduction but this response from our residents is simply outstanding,” he said. “The values of our community are strongly tied to our local natural environment and we are delighted to continually look for opportunities like the Curby program, which enables our residents to live their values.” The program is run in

collaboration with Australian recyclers iQ Renew and CurbCycle and builds upon the successful soft plastics recycling trial facilitated by Central Coast Council since November 2020. All households in the Central Coast Council area can now register to be part of a soft plastics recycling program, allowing them to recycle soft plastics from the convenience and safety of their own homes using the Curby Program and Council kerbside yellow bin.

Currently, the program is only available to households with access to a smartphone who can access the Curby app via the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Council understands not everyone has a smartphone and if this is the case, residents can recycle soft plastics using a nearby existing REDcycle drop off location, which can be found online at.redcycle.net.au Source: Media release, Sep 17 Central Coast Council

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Every dollar raised from trek helps veterans A virtual trek will be held from October 16 to December 4 to support veterans facing financial hardship as well as encouraging families in lockdown to get outside and be active. Held by national military charity Bravery Trust, Bravery Trek will commemorate the service and sacrifice of members of the Royal Australian Air Force in its centenary year with 2021’s theme being 100km for 100 years of Air Force. Bravery Trust CEO, Belinda Wilson, said fundraising was important and they relied on donations to meet the growing needs of their services.

Virtual walking to help veterans

“Bravery Trek achieves so much more than that, it helps us spread the word about our services, to reach out to veterans needing help, and to raise awareness amongst those who may be in a position to refer us to someone in need. One recipient of aid from Bravery Trust is local resident Henry (name changed for privacy), who served in the Navy for six years working on missions such as Operation Resolute in 2012. He was medically discharged in 2016 after sustaining both physical and mental injuries. His wife was receiving Job Seeker, but this ceased following the birth of their twins late last year and the loss of income made it hard to meet

their regular outgoing costs so they have been borrowing money from family and friends to cover essential bills. The precarious financial situation is due in part to Henry waiting for an assessment to receive additional government funding. Bravery Trust has been able to assist with reducing the backlog of debt and through financial counselling. They have helped set up a monthly payment plan that will keep Henry in a sustainable financial situation until his assessment for support is completed. Henry said that the assistance he received from Bravery Trust meant the world to his family.

“We thought we would end up having our utilities cut off. “I didn’t see any other solution until I reached out to Bravery Trust. “The staff were so helpful and once we had a plan to move forward, our problems seemed so much more manageable,” Henry said. The Bravery Trek fundraiser is an opportunity to make a real difference in the life of a veteran and every dollar raised from the trek goes directly to veterans in need. Registrations open on October 1 at braverytrek.com. au Source: Media release, Sep 9 Bravery Trust

One more trophy for Tom SAILING Australia’s well decorated sports sailor and Gosford Sailing Club alumnus, Tom Slingsby, has successfully defended his 2019 title at the 2021 Moth World Championship with a dominant performance on Lake Garda, Northern Italy. Australian competitors performed well at the six day event, from September 2 to 7, especially those from the Newcastle-Central Coast shoreline. Alongside Slingsby, Olympic sailor from Newcastle, Iain Jensen and Lake Macquarie’s Kyle Langford dominated the top end of the leader board, in the end finishing first, second and fourth. Slingsby proved himself

champion after winning 13 out of 14 races, dropping to second place once. The opening two days involved more than 140 athletes from 20 nations competing in two qualifying fleets. Slingsby led the yellow group with a faultless streak of six wins, whilst Jensen led the blue group with five wins and one fourth place. After taking Saturday for a rest, the sailors returned the following day for three days of finals racing, split into a Gold and Silver fleet. In the first Gold final, Slingsby experienced his one and only slip, finishing in second place behind Langford. By the end of the day, the three Australians led the

competition, with Britain’s Paul Goodison slipping behind them after a mastbreaking crash with Italy’s Francesco Bianchi. Slingsby returned to winning ways on Finals Day Two and was undeterred through to the end. Despite a shift in wind conditions on the final day, Slingsby secured the title with two races to spare. Jensen finished behind him in second, with Goodison reemerging late to clinch third place from Langford. “It’s been amazing for me and honestly, it’s probably the best regatta I think I’ve ever sailed,” reported Slingsby at the Championship’s conclusion. “It was a bit unsure whether it would happen with COVID

this year, but I’m just really happy I was able to defend my World Title. “And to do it in Australia and now in my second home, Lake Garda, somewhere where I have spent so much time over the years, with this quality fleet, I am just sort of over the moon. “I sailed really well, I had good boat speed, the boat held together, and the results came my way.” Slingsby’s result was well received by his home club in Gosford, who on occasion benefit from Tom’s teachings on the new techniques and technologies in the sport. “It was a magnificent performance… his overall approach to the regatta was brilliant,” said Gosford Sailing Club’s Sailing and Marina Manager, Peter Walsh.

“In the heavier breezes, where a lot of people might struggle a bit, Tom has got amazing boat handling skills and seems to naturally be one with the boat. “I think Tom still has a connection to the club and he is an inspiration to our juniors. “When he gets a chance, he‘s back here and he certainly engages them and puts a bit of time in. “Last time was when we had the Sail Grand Prix here; we had a special afternoon where he was mentoring kids about foiling.” In fact, only four days after the completion of the Championships, Slingsby and Langford competed for Australia and Jensen for Britain in the fifth instalment of the Sail Grand Prix (SGP)

Season Two, held off the coast of Saint-Tropez, Southern France. In this national, team-based race series with wing-sailed catamarans, it was an unfortunate eighth and last place finish for the Aussies, with Britain coming in sixth after being penalised due to making contact with another boat. This result has seen the Australian defending champions drop down to third place in the series, with France SGP winners, Japan, taking the lead and the USA falling into second, Britain in fourth.

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. A few whales have been spotted over the last week, but the majority have been out wide. Dolphins have been regularly surfing off most of the regular beaches including Frazer Park, Lakes, Soldiers, North Entrance and Shelly beaches. We’ve had a seal cruising in Tuggerah Lakes, and others turning up at Norah Head, The Entrance and Bateau Bay.

The main species of marine mammals around at the moment are Inshore Bottlenose Dolphins, Common Dolphins, Humpback Whales and Longnosed Fur Seals. However, keep your eyes out for some exceptions to that. Orcas, Leopard Seals, Southern Right Whales, False Killer Whales, Australian Fur Seals, Sub-Antarctic Fur Seals, Rissos Dolphins and even Blue Whales have been sighted off the Central Coast at this time in previous years. If you’re planning to go whale watching, remember to comply with Health Regulations and police/government directions.

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

Source: Media release, Sep 10 Marco Brandon Rossini, press.mothworlds.

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More patrols to detect unlawful bike tracks

The Central Coast MTB Trail Alliance is calling on Central Coast Council to take positive steps to provide sustainable offroad cycling infrastructure in the region in the wake of an announcement the Council is set to crack down on unauthorised trails. Council said it had commenced proactive patrols in natural reserves and continues to monitor open space areas for unauthorised bike jump and track builds, with every report assessed by staff for its risk to the surrounding environment, threatened species, heritage values and risk to the public before determining the next steps. Council Director Environment and Planning, Scott Cox, said Council had received an increased number of reports from the community about unauthorised mountain bike and BMX tracks and structures being built right across the region. “Unauthorised bike tracks and jumps are constructed without any approval or assessment of impacts to environment, heritage or other

reserve users,” Cox said. “They have the potential to negatively impact trees, native vegetation and the habitat of our local native animals, provide greater access for foxes, cats and dogs into bushland which makes native fauna more vulnerable to predation, alter natural drainage patterns and cause soil erosion or water pollution, damage sites of Aboriginal or European heritage value and attract littering and illegal dumping. “As the risks are higher in our natural reserves, we have increased proactive patrols by our community safety officers to monitor community compliance with the Local Government Act – the act of knowingly causing these impacts is an offence and penalties could apply to those people found to be responsible.” Council Unit Manager Open Space and Recreation, Brett Sherar, said Council was also monitoring unauthorised builds in open space areas including parks and playgrounds. “We are taking a pragmatic approach to the informal BMX jump tracks being built in open space areas,” he said. “This is a very difficult time

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for many in our community and the current lockdown restrictions in place mean many children are unable to attend school and all formal sport and recreation has ceased. “If the informal BMX tracks are not causing environmental harm and the risk to the greater public is minimal then we are currently not removing them from open space areas. “At this moment there is a greater mental health benefit for our children in leaving them as is. “We will continue to monitor reported sites and if the level of risk increases, we will take appropriate action at that time,” Sherar said. The Central Coast MTB Trail Alliance says Council destroying jumps and structures without offering an alternative would have negative impacts. A spokesperson said lockdown had accelerated already rapidly growing participation rates in mountain biking, with a rise in the building of informal infrastructure to meet that demand. “Recently this has most commonly been seen in many cases of kids in various

neighbourhoods creating jumps in public reserves, using initiative and working together to create their own entertainment at this difficult time. “In response, (Council has announced an) increase in monitoring and removal of trails and jumps without providing any suitable alternatives. “Do we not want our kids to play outside, challenge themselves and build relationships with others and the bush? “Why is our Council cracking down on this fundamental aspect of being a child? “Why has Council decided that it is time to expend money and manpower by sending out the excavators to flatten jumps and structures built by kids and local cyclists? “When they offer no alternatives, they simply ignore community need. “It is time for a paradigm shift from Council regarding how it values kids and adults interacting in natural spaces.” The spokesperson said destroying dirt jumps would foster negative relationships between young people and

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authority; remove people from the bush, limiting the possibility to educate about ecological and cultural significance; and limit access to recreation with subsequent ill-effects on the health and wellbeing of residents. “With COVID lockdown and no community sports allowed, riding has become a physical and mental outlet for all ages. “Every time Council finds a trail or set of jumps, it has found unmet community demand. “When you destroy this infrastructure you do not destroy the need for that infrastructure; the community does not go away. “Rather, research shows that these sorts of measures only guarantee … an increase in community friction (and embolden) opponents of mountain biking that can lead to dangerous acts of trail sabotage intended to seriously injure and maim riders.” The spokesperson peerreviewed research and cases from around Australia and other parts of the world have shown that what determines the environmental impact of a trail is its planning, construction and management, not the

activity that take place on it. “As such, mountain biking has been conclusively shown to have a comparable environmental footprint to that of bushwalking. “After 30 years of advocacy by local riders, Central Coast Council is yet to provide a single metre of mountain bike trails or dirt jump facilities. “It is no wonder that local residents and kids are quite simply providing their own facilities.” The Alliance has called on Council to extend its engagement and increase commitments to local riders by making positive steps to provide sustainable off-road cycling infrastructure. “The Central Coast MTB Trail Alliance remains optimistic about working with Council, other land managers and stakeholders to break this negative policy cycle and move towards outcomes that benefit riders, the wider community and the environment,” the spokesperson said. Source: Media release, Sep 10 Central Coast Council Media statement, Sep 15 Central Coast MTB Trail Alliance

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Still time to register for fourth annual memory walk

2019 Grant McBride Memory Walk and Jog

The countdown is on for the 2021 Grant McBride Virtual Memory Walk and Jog with just three more sleeps to go. This year’s event will be held on September 25 during Dementia Action Week and will be virtual again due to COVID. Plenty of Coasties have

already signed up to take part. Federal Member for Dobell, Emma McBride said it was heartening to see so many people getting behind the cause. “I’m so grateful to everyone who has already signed up to the event. “This is something that is

really close to my heart. “I lost my Dad, Grant and my grandma Mollie to dementia, so this Saturday, I’ll be walking for them,” McBride said. She is encouraging more people to sign up and join the race against dementia. “All you have to do is register online and get active this

Saturday in any way you choose, as long as you’re following COVID restrictions. “You can walk around your local neighbourhood, do a virtual workout at home or keep active by gardening. “Every bit counts,” McBride said. There are close to half a

million Australians living with dementia, and around 1.6 million people involved in their care. This event is about raising funds and awareness for Dementia Australia, to help create a better future for all of us. You can join the race against

dementia by signing up to the 2021 Grant McBride Memorial Walk and Jog at memorywalk. com.au/event/grant-mcbridevirtual-memory-walk-jog. Source: Media release, Sep 20 Federal Member for Dobell, Emma McBride

Drones enhance surf safety Shark surveillance via drones has recommenced at North Entrance and Avoca beaches, and a new addition to the program this year is Catherine Hill Bay. Surf Life Saving NSW, with the support of the Department of Primary Industries, is providing the drone coverage with flights starting last weekend to coincide with the start of surf patrols by lifesavers and lifeguards. This year’s Shark Drone Program has expanded to 50 beaches along the NSW coastline, mostly in regional areas, with 200 drone pilots expected to put in more than 9,500 hours and 25,000 flights. The cost-effective, noninvasive drone patrols minimise the impact on marine life and have earned positive public response with people reporting greater confidence

Drone tracking a shark

swimming at locations where drones operate. Surf Life Saving NSW President, George Shales, said that alongside their primary use for shark patrols, the drones were an additional tool to assist volunteer lifesavers and lifeguards to identify other hazards such as rip currents, patrol outside flagged

swimming areas and they were an integral part of search and rescue operations. New to the program this year will be the trialling of technology designed to extend the reach of the “eyes in the sky” with longrange endurance flight trials which could offer the possibility of exponentially increasing the coastal area covered.

“We’ve shown this technology is here to stay and hope with greater coverage we save even more lives,” Shales said. The NSW Government has nearly tripled its funding to $21.4M to expand what it claims is the world’s largest suite of shark management tools and technologies. “We have done the research

and invested in new technologies to bring added protection to our beaches including SMART drumlines, VR4G listening stations and the shark-spotting drones,” said Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW, John Barilaro. “There is no other jurisdiction in Australia or across the globe

which has done as much testing and trialling of technology and approaches to mitigate shark interactions. “In partnership with Surf Life Saving NSW, we will be deploying the world’s largest domestic fleet of drones, thanks to an extra $3M to scale-up operations. “We will be deploying over 100 SMART drumlines in nearly every coastal council area and the shark netting will continue in the Greater Sydney region while we measure the success of the expanded technologyled solutions. “Finally, we will be blanketing our coast with 37 VR4G shark listening stations to make sure that when a tagged shark comes close to the coast, everyone using our SharkSmart app will know about it instantaneously, including the lifesavers,” Barilaro said. Sue Murray