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Smokey Mountain facing the bulldozer

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Train services will be disrupted on Wednesday, October 20, when rail workers take industrial action following the breakdown of negotiations between the NSW Government and the union... See page 5

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Public comment is being sought, under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (EPBC Act), in relation to a development proposal

The former Smokey Mountain and Grizzly Flats Railroad has closed after five decades of providing a place for locomotive enthusiasts, and tourists to enjoy the joys of steam trains.

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Former Council CEO touts selling water assets Rob Noble, who took over as Acting CEO in 2016 when Central Coast Council was created, told the Public Inquiry he was surprised to discover a cash reward system in place for Gosford staff. “I handed out cash rewards totalling about $166,000 in the first year because I had to and because it was a very nice thing to do, but a similar system wasn’t in place for people who might have been performing to the same level at Wyong,” he said. Noble suggested that the Gosford Council staff had more anxiety and it was more of a feardriven culture than the Wyong Council where he had been CEO before the merger. “As a result of that, they were

heavily unionised,” he said. “I recall that at the time of the amalgamation, the Gosford Council had about 31 matters in front of the state Industrial Relations Commission, and Wyong had zero,” he said. “It was very difficult and highly expensive to harmonise the salary and wages systems and conditions across the two councils.” He said it was somewhere in the vicinity of “20-something million dollars”. Noble revealed he had contemplated the idea of selling the water, sewerage and drainage system because of the massive backlog of infrastructure works at both former councils. “I used to have regular meetings with the CEO of Hunter

Water,” Noble said. “We had, you know, a shared water pipeline arrangement and other collaborations. “I raised the idea as a potential for the future with him and he thought it was well worth pursuing. “I suggested that one option might be to sell the business to either Hunter Water or to Sydney Water, if the complexities of the government’s permissions and all that sort of thing could be gotten through. “If that could have been achieved, I thought that there might well be a multi-billion dollar benefit for the general fund to Council that would remain at the Central Coast, which would not only cover all of the infrastructure backlogs many, many times over, but provide a

whole new lifestyle and way forward and quality of life for the citizens of the Central Coast with fabulous infrastructure and wonderful service levels and maintenance levels. “I’m throwing that out there as something that, you know, the CouncilandtheStateGovernment may wish to think about into the future,” he said. The inquiry continues this week. Council commissioned an independent review of the model governing its water and sewer operations late last year. CEO David Farmer said at the time that the review would explore if there are opportunities to produce better value and return on investment for the community.

He said Council’s water and sewer assets are valued at close to $4B. “Our obligation to the community is to ensure we are maximising the value of these assets, and improving efficiency and performance in how water and sewer services are delivered,” Farmer said. “This review is about gathering and assessing all the data to get an informed view of all the possible operating structures.” The United Services Union was concerned that the review could open the door to privatisation. Administrator, Rik Hart, said in August last year that he was against any sell-off. The review has yet to return to a public meeting. Merilyn Vale

Two Central Coast nurses have travelled to the furthest reaches of outback NSW, as part of a COVID response health team to help the remote community of Wilcannia. See page 31

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Running of the horses at Glenworth Valley – the Central Coast hinterland rounds out the complete package of beaches and national parks for a world-class eco-tourism destination

The Central Coast is the only NSW location on the Top 100 list, and one of only five in Australia,alongside Bundaberg, Margaret River, Port Douglas/ Daintree and Townsville. It’s a competition led by Green Destinations, which collects Good Practice Stories from all around the world to inspire travellers and tourism professionals, and then to shine the spotlight on the top 100 locations which are making promising progress toward a more sustainable tourism industry.

Emma Perham, of Destination Central Coast, said this was a wonderful accolade for the Central Coast and something everyone should be incredibly proud of. “This good news story will lift spirits and help industry focus on the future, especially moving into recovery after COVID,” she said. “Sustainable tourism is not a fleeting trend and eco-tourism values are becoming more important in shaping how people decide to travel. “This recognition just helps us to attract the kind of visitors we want to draw to the Coast, people who want to immerse themselves in the local culture and are more mindful of their environmental footprint. “We’ve got such depth of tourism product and experience

here on the Coast … a lot of people just think about beaches and national parks, they don’t realise we’ve got this beautiful hinterland, so many great operators, the food and beverage scene, so many great experiences, there’s so much more to discover than what people realise. “This Top 100 recognition is another step and ties in with our efforts for Eco Tourism Certification, all of which will help position us differently to all the other beachside towns up along the east coast,” Perham said. Council’s Chief Financial Officer, Natalia Cowley, said that being the only NSW location on the Top 100 list flagged the Central Coast’s attraction as an eco-tourism attraction to both visitors and business enterprise.

“We want to put ourselves on the map, that this is a hub for businesses focussing on nature-based eco-tourism and the environment,” she said. “We’re sending the message to everyone that if that’s your type of business, come here to set up or relocate and grow your business, you’ll be more visible and you’ll be among like-minded people in complementary endeavours. “This is precisely the focus that we have exhibited in becoming an eco-certified destination and now being recognised on this international level, as one of only five locations in Australia, is just one more step in promoting ourselves as a destination of choice for both visitors and business opportunities. “Doing this would drive the

local spend in our community to support local businesses, it will create local jobs, build our economy and also grow the community pride in our region,” Cowley said. The opportunity to enter the Top 100 was made possible through a partnership with Destination Central Coast and Ecotourism Australia, as part of the ECO Destination Certification program, fully funded by WWF-Australia (World Wildlife Fund). Emma Perham said our region’s winning story focussed on the Coast’s refreshed approach to tourism, led by the new Love Central Coast campaign, which showcases the value of the region’s natural and cultural assets and sharing the inspiring stories of local brand ambassadors.

Ben Brown of Bateau Bay has continued to empower people with intellectual disabilities throughout lockdown in his role as support officer with the organisation Self Advocacy. See page 25

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Central Coast Mariners have announced the addition of goalkeeper Yaren Sözer to Nick Montgomery’s A-League squad this season. See page 39

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per cent target is met on October 11. “This is because the Central Coast’s daily COVID-19 case numbers are consistently too high,” he said. “Our region is recording approximately 30 new COVID-19 cases per day. “This is even higher than most local government areas across Sydney. “Clearly, we are not out of the woods. “NSW Health has identified the growing COVID-19 case numbers on the Central Coast and in the Illawarra as two of the most concerning areas in the state.

“If our case numbers decline and if vaccination rates continue to rise between now and 11 October, I will absolutely advocate for this Health decision to be reconsidered.” During September the Central Coast was removed from Greater Sydney for COVID health order purposes but this latest announcement appears to have ‘returned’ the Coast to being part of Greater Sydney as restrictions are eased. Local Labor MPs said they were furious about the backflip on the Coast’s classification even if it is likely to only last two weeks and Federal Member for Robertson has also

expressed concern. Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, said she was angered by the decision, noting that fully vaccinated Sydney residents could travel to the Coast from October 11. “We fought so hard to become a region, yet they’ve pushed us back in with Greater Sydney again,” Tesch said. “We’re not allowed to travel; Newcastle is allowed to come here; Sydney is allowed to come here and yet the Government has completely taken that regional victory from Coasties and absolutely squashed us. “There’s no health regulations

pointing it out, there’s no press releases to the local media to keep Coasties informed, there’s no communication with local members of parliament. “It’s a really disappointing … slap in the face for people on the Central Coast right now. “If Newcastle has those case numbers and is allowed to travel, why are we locked in? “So, lets open it up to Coasties to have that freedom to travel to the regions and let’s think about that hard Sydney border which is what we’ve been promised.” Continued page 4

Sport

It’s good news for any fitness bunnies out there following the Peninsula Leisure Centre’s announcement it will reopen several of its services on Monday, October 11. See page 32

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The Commissioner of the Public Inquiry into Central Coast Council intends to interview some witnesses in private and it is still unclear if some senior Council staff will be interviewed at all. The office of the Commissioner has released a list of witnesses for the Public Inquiry but none of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) at the time the crisis occurred is on the list. Resident Kevin Brooks received the list and an email from the Commissioner’s Office that said: “The witness list does not include persons from whom the Commissioner will

hear in private.” It said the witness list was a matter for the Commissioner, Roslyn McCulloch, and was signed by her assistant officer. Brooks said this seemed to continue the theme of a “not so public” inquiry. “Why are some witnesses being allowed to provide their testimony in secret despite this being a ‘public’ inquiry,” he said. “First the submissions aren’t made public, then the video link doesn’t work, and now we learn some testimony will be given in secret – whilst current executives in posts at the time won’t face any public questions at all.

“No wonder 22,400 petitioned for a genuinely independent judicial inquiry rather than this State Government alternative.” Brooks said the list contains past executives who left before the crisis and also executives who joined after the crisis. These include current Administrator Rik Hart, CEO David Farmer and CFO Natalia Cowley. But executives who were at Council at the time of the crisis and are still at Council are not on the list. “You have to wonder if Council executives who kept their jobs despite the financial collapse have now been declared some

sort of protected species,” Brooks said. “These executives were responsible for managing budgets in their own departments. “They were responsible for providing reports and recommendations to the governing body. “And they were part of a collective leadership team. “How can they not have questions to answer at this inquiry?” The Office of the Commissioner said in exceptional circumstances, the Commissioner may exercise her discretion to hear oral

First taste of freedom

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Health

1,500 locals ask Minister to save Ettalong from highrise

Over 1,500 local residents have signed a petition to voice their objection to Central Coast Council’s proposal to increase the foreshore building height at Ettalong Beach.

The Pearl Beach Progress Association is running a fundraiser throughout the month of October to help generate funds for the upkeep of the Memorial Hall. See page 13

submissions from a person wishing to make such submissions in confidence. During Day Three, the Commissioner said on the livestream that “Pursuant to my discretion under section 12B of the Royal Commissions Act,” some witnesses would give evidence in private. “I make decisions about those matters having regard to the particular circumstances of the witnesses and the impact that their giving of evidence might have on their current or future employment, on their mental health or other factors such as that,” she said. Continued page 4

October is Mental Health Month and Central Coast Council has pulled together a program of online courses and activities to get residents to reflect on their mental wellbeing. See page 31

Sport

Storm Roux has re-joined the Central Coast Mariners on a oneyear deal after spending three years with Melbourne Victory. See page 39

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Ben Brown of Bateau Bay has continued to empower people with intellectual disabilities throughout lockdown in his role as support officer with the organisation Self Advocacy. See page 25

Sport

Central Coast Mariners have announced the addition of goalkeeper Yaren Sözer to Nick Montgomery’s A-League squad this season. See page 39

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shine the spotlight on the top 100 locations which are making promising progress toward a more sustainable tourism industry. Emma Perham, of Destination Central Coast, said this was a wonderful accolade for the Central Coast and something everyone should be incredibly proud of. “This good news story will lift spirits and help industry focus on the future, especially moving into recovery after COVID,” she said. “Sustainable tourism is not a fleeting trend and eco-tourism values are becoming more important in shaping how

people decide to travel. “This recognition just helps us to attract the kind of visitors we want to draw to the Coast, people who want to immerse themselves in the local culture and are more mindful of their environmental footprint. “We’ve got such depth of tourism product and experience here on the Coast … a lot of people just think about beaches and national parks, they don’t realise we’ve got this beautiful hinterland, so many great operators, the food and beverage scene, so many great experiences, there’s so much more to discover than what people realise.

“This Top 100 recognition is another step and ties in with our efforts for Eco Tourism Certification, all of which will help position us differently to all the other beachside towns up along the east coast,” Perham said. Council’s Chief Financial Officer, Natalia Cowley, said that being the only NSW location on the Top 100 list flagged the Central Coast as an eco-tourism attraction to both visitors and business enterprises. “We want to put ourselves on the map, that this is a hub for businesses focussing on nature-based eco-tourism and the environment,” she said.

“We’re sending the message to everyone that if that’s your type of business, come here to set up or relocate and grow your business, you’ll be more visible and you’ll be among like-minded people in complementary endeavours. “This is precisely the focus that we have exhibited in becoming an eco-certified destination and now being recognised on this international level, as one of only five locations in Australia, is just one more step in promoting ourselves as a destination of choice for both visitors and business opportunities. Continued page 4

Business

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News

Train services will be disrupted on Wednesday, October 20, when rail workers take industrial action following the breakdown of negotiations between the NSW Government and the union... See page 5

Business

Public comment is being sought, under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (EPBC Act), in relation to a development proposal

The former Smokey Mountain and Grizzly Flats Railroad has closed after five decades of providing a place for locomotive enthusiasts, and tourists to enjoy the joys of steam trains.

Health

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CCN employees, Harry Mulholland and Lucillia Eljuga, at Hotel Gosford

Former Council CEO touts selling water assets

Complete ‘cluster mess’ The historical Woy Woy Hotel is set to undergo a facelift after being acquired by a regionally focused hospitality company. See page 21

Sport

On the precipice of the most expansive season in the history of Australian women’s football, the Central Coast’s Mikayla Ryan has been confirmed as the A-League Women’s fourth official. See page 32

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Bakehouse 2000 at Kincumber has been keeping smiles on customers’ faces throughout lockdown with its zany theme days and intends to keep up the fun right through to December 1. See page 17

Central Coast residents flocked to their favourite retail outlets, hairdressers, cafes, restaurants and watering holes as the region emerged from its 15week lockdown on October 11.

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Coast goes global as eco-tourism destination Local stories showcasing the Central Coast as an eco-tourism destination have captured international attention and a winning spot in the 2021 Top 100 Destination Sustainability Stories competition.

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Smokey Mountain facing the bulldozer

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Running of the horses at Glenworth Valley – the Central Coast hinterland rounds out the complete package of beaches and national parks for a world-class eco-tourism destination

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Despite fears that a major upgrade of the Tumbi Rd/Central Coast Hwy intersection at Wamberal could spell the demise of the nearby Valley Fruit, the popular fresh food outlet will remain and may gain a new carpark. See page 3

Killcare Surf Lifesaving Club has warned residents to be aware of blue-ringed octopuses after a child nearly came into contact with the creature recently. See page 6

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Local stories showcasing the Central Coast as an eco-tourism destination have captured international attention and a winning spot in the 2021 Top 100 Destination Sustainability Stories competition.

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Local manufacturer SpotGo has been crowned Central Coast Business of the Year.

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Executives not listed to appear at Public Inquiry A Pearl Beach local and member of the Central Coast Volunteer Support Group has urged cyclists and road users to be more aware. See page 25

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Bateau Bay residents can now walk in safety from Shelly Beach to Crackneck Lookout completely in the bush, away from busy traffic along Bateau Bay Rd.

Heavyweights of the Australian and international music scene will lend their support to Musicians Making a Difference (MMAD) Day on October 15. See page 17

Knitters and crocheters across the Central Coast have been hard at work during lockdown preparing for a vibrant installation set to take pride of place at Terrigal from November 19 to December 17.

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The State Government’s roadmap out of lockdown has met with mixed reactions because Central Coast residents, unlike others, will not be allowed to travel to regional NSW until the state reaches its 80 per cent fully vaccinated target.

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The Country Women’s Association’s Woy Woy Branch has put together dozens of bags to help those in need in a cross-club collaboration with the Gosford Rotary Club.

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Residents will have their chance to learn more and ask questions about State Government plans to rejuvenate Peat Island and Mooney Mooney at a series of community information webinars. See page 3

A new COVID-19 vaccination clinic aimed at supporting the Indigenous community has opened its doors in Umina. See page 3

With the warmer weather approaching, local authorities have encouraged residents to be prepared for the fire season and emergencies. See page 13

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Former Central Coast Council Interim Administrator, Dick Persson, called an article critical of his work at Central Coast Council “academic wankery” during his evidence at the Public Inquiry on October 13. Mr Persson said the financial crisis that resulted in him being installed in November 2020 was “I don’t want to be crude – a cluster mess”. Under cross examination, he warned his interrogator not to treat him in a “smart-arse” way. He described suspended

Deputy Mayor Jane Smith as a fine environmental activist and said he considered himself a bit of one too. Persson published three reports when he was Interim Administrator. “Sometimes when you write a document, time passes, you look at it and you go ‘Ouch’, or whatever. Well, I’m very comfortable with every word in those documents,” Persson said. Commissioner Roslyn McCulloch said: “Although you did change your opinion about whether an inquiry was appropriate?” “No, no, I recommended an

inquiry,” Persson replied. “Ultimately, yes,” the Commissioner said. Persson said the Councillors weren’t up the job and gave special mention to suspended Councillors Greg Best and Jane Smith. “He’d been around for a long time,” Persson said of Cr Best. “Asking questions on notice was his modus operandi. “I said to him – he probably showed you the 56 motions he’d moved, or whatever. “I said, ‘Well, after the first 20 didn’t work, did you think about some other way of dealing with it, because clearly it wasn’t working, yet you claim to be

aware that there was a financial calamity?’.” He said Cr Jane Smith acted to a large extent like a mayor from the 1990s when the mayor was chief executive under the Local Government Act. “In my view – and I’ve talked to all the Executive Leadership Team and quite a number of other people – Mayor Jane Smith, who I believe has a very fine record as an environmental activist, and I consider myself a bit of one as well – she came in determined to effect changes. “She employed a person, and one of the Councillors on the Inquiry mentioned to me that

she wanted to employ a woman but, ‘If I can’t get a woman, I’m going to get a non-alpha-type male’. “She acted to a large extent like a pre-’93 mayor. “She attended ELT meetings, took over the meetings to a large extent, you know, was tough on staff directly. “Mr Murphy (former CEO Gary Murphy) didn’t intervene, in my view, from all accounts, to provide the balance that the chief executive should do under the Act between that, and I think that was sort of the beginning of when it went off the rails.” Continued page 4

Two homes in Calais Rd, Wamberal, have sold for a combined total of more than $5.5M. See page 31

Sport

The sixth event in this season’s Sail Grand Prix (SGP) has been won by the Australian team, helmed by Gosford Sailing Club Alumnus and Olympic Gold Medallist, Tom Slingsby. See page 40

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Two Central Coast nurses have travelled to the furthest reaches of outback NSW, as part of a COVID response health team to help the remote community of Wilcannia. See page 31

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“I handed out cash rewards totalling about $166,000 in the first year because I had to and because it was a very nice thing to do, but a similar system wasn’t in place for people who might have been performing to the same level at Wyong,” he said. Noble suggested that the Gosford Council staff had more anxiety and it was more of a feardriven culture than the Wyong Council where he had been CEO before the merger. “As a result of that, they were

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Rob Noble, who took over as Acting CEO in 2016 when Central Coast Council was created, told the Public Inquiry he was surprised to discover a cash reward system in place for Gosford staff.

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New carpark to relieve Carters Rd congestion Lake Munmorah residents and school communities are now enjoying the convenience of a new 50 space carpark in front of Lake Munmorah High School on Carters Rd. The project provides parking spaces for this busy strip of road and services four nearby schools, where a lack of parking and traffic congestion have previously been an issue. Central Coast Council completed the project with $900,000 in funding from the Australian Government through the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure

Program (LRCI Program). Council Director of Infrastructure Services, Boris Bolgoff, said the carpark is an important amenity for the growing Lake Munmorah community. “The new 50 space carpark includes two accessible space and will certainly be well utilised by the school communities. “Parking and traffic management can be a challenge at this busy education precinct, and we have completed improvements that will help with congestion during the school drop-off and pick up time periods.

“New footpaths have also been completed around the carpark to link it to the designated crossing points and a new pedestrian crossing,” Bolgoff said. Federal Member for Shortland, Pat Conroy, said he was pleased to see the carpark project completed. “Parking and traffic congestion of Carters Rd has been a major issue for a long time now, particularly during school pick-up and drop off times, and I hope this new carpark will help to address this issue. “I look forward to seeing it utilised by the local school

communities as well as the broader Lake Munmorah community,” Conroy said. Council Administrator, Rik Hart, said the new carpark and associated works will deliver benefits that have long been sought by the schools. “Completion of this community-driven project will be welcome news for the Lake Munmorah community, particularly those who have children who attend schools in the area on Carters Rd,” Hart said. Source: Media release, Oct 14 Central Coast Council

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Staff unable to watch Council Inquiry Staff at Central Coast Council have been unable to watch the “not-so” Public Inquiry into the circumstances of its financial crisis. An email from CEO, David Farmer, suggested they were free to watch the live streamed hearings after hours. He said he had no doubt staff would be interested, given it

was about their organisation but they were not allowed to watch at work. “With the hearings being held virtually and recordings available, staff who choose to do so may follow the hearings in their own personal time outside their working hours,” he said. Farmer did not acknowledge that staff could not watch

outside working hours because the live stream of testimonies from witnesses was removed from Youtube almost immediately after the last speaker finished each day. The Office of the Commissioner said the Commissioner, Roslyn McCulloch, decided to hold the public hearings online primarily due to the ongoing COVID-19 restrictions.

“She also determined that in order to limit reproduction, the live stream of the hearings would be available to view only while the proceedings were in progress. “This is consistent with the degree of public access which would be available had the hearings been held in person. “The published transcripts are the enduring record

of the proceedings.” Transcripts sometimes take more than 16 hours to appear on the Commissioner’s page on the Office of Local Government website. The October 18 transcript was not public until 9am on October 19 despite the hearings finishing mid-afternoon the day before. The hearings staff interrupted

the Commissioner at one point on October 18 saying they had not been able to hear about seven minutes of evidence. The Commissioner asked if they would be able to pick up the words from the audio and the team agreed they would be able to, so the hearing continued. Merilyn Vale

Central Coast, it's time to talk water, sewer and stormwater prices. Did you know your water, sewer and stormwater drainage prices are set by the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART)? Central Coast Council recently lodged their water, sewer and stormwater drainage pricing proposal to IPART, for 1 July 2022. IPART are inviting the community to:  attend IPART's online public hearing on Tuesday 26 October 2021 at 10am via Zoom  have their say by making a formal submission. To ﬁnd out how you can register for the public hearing, or make a formal submission to IPART, visit yourvoiceourcoast.com

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More hard decisions to come – CEO Councillors are a “gift from the community”, Central Coast Council CEO, David Farmer, said when speaking at the Public Inquiry into the Council’s financial crisis. Commissioner, Roslyn McCulloch, asked Farmer if a return of the Councillors would derail the Council’s long-term strategy. Farmer said it really depended on the make-up of the

elected body. “An elected body is a gift from the community in terms of who they elect,” he said. “It is a risk. How great a risk really depends on the people who get elected.” He explained an elected Councillor had two roles. “They are a representative of the community but also they were a member of the governing board. “I will actually refer to the Act,

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but they are a representative of the community, they are a politician, but they are also a member of the governing board of the organisation. Those two roles are difficult to marry together,” he said. “In the end, you are dealing with assets and you make decisions that will last for hundreds of years in terms of decisions in the planning scheme and decisions on fixed assets. You might only be in

power for four years or eight years,” he said. Under questioning from the Commissioner about if his experience put him in a good position to be able to work at Central Coast Council, Farmer said he certainly had experience “in rebuilding from dark places”. Farmer said the team had turned the place around. “I’ve just seen the September figures and we’ve gone from

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two $90 million losses and we’re running a surplus and we’re running better than budget for the last three quarters. That’s fragile,” he said. “There are a lot of externalities and there is a lot of good work by the staff to get us to that point but you need to stay on track. “Financial success and stability takes years to create and can take, you know, six months to destroy by a lack of discipline. “If you can work within the set of tram tracks you can then build reserves and you can do things, but you have to work within the overall strategy,” he said. The Commissioner asked what controls were in place to stop Council dipping into restricted funds. “If you are running an operating surplus and you have your capital program under some form of control, then your cash flow is an output of that,” Farmer said. “You have to have your settings right in terms of what is the level of your capital spend and what’s the level of your operating performance, making sure your budgeting is right and making sure you stick to budget, and if budget has to be adjusted, making changes. It’s not that hard. “It’s actually about information, being interested and having information, and will. “If you have those two things you can do those things. It’s been shown in this organisation that reasonably quickly this organisation’s been turned around financially.” Farmer talked about the IPART decision of 2019 reducing Council’s funds by $39M. “I had a look at the statements last night and when you pulled everything apart, from the 17/18 year to the 18/19 year – so that’s from the year ended June 2018 to the year ended June 2019 – performance of the general fund went from a $20 million surplus, after you

took book items out, to a $24 million deficit. “You had a $44 million negative turnaround in that year. “I don’t think anybody picked that up. “So that was sitting lying underneath the surface when you, all of a sudden, lost $40 million in water and sewer income. “At that point, that’s when you need to panic, and they didn’t panic.” Farmer also spoke about the need for the current Special Rate Variation (SRV) to stay or the organisation would need to pull out another $27M in costs which would significantly reduce services and staff. When asked about the IT system, he said there were still a few steps to be taken, with the most critical being the property and rating system. There was still a lot of manual workarounds in place. “We have a major program to finish by the end of this financial year,” he said. “I think there was a strategic error made early on in terms of the choice of software solution and once we set out on that path, it would have taken really, really good management to avoid some of these problems.” The Commissioner asked if all the hard decisions had been made. “Oh, no, no. There are a range of things. You know, we’ve made sudden and urgent and crude decisions,” Farmer said. “I spent some time in a session with the leadership team earlier this week and we started to look at what’s next after we have stabilised ourselves financially. “There is a vast amount of improvements to occur in the organisation to begin to make it as capable an organisation as it can be, one that its staff are proud of and one that the community can respect and put its trust in.” He said most decisions would not impact the community. COMMUNITY

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Industrial action may reduce train timetable Train services will be disrupted on Wednesday, October 20, when rail workers take industrial action following the breakdown of negotiations between the NSW Government and the union over wages and conditions. A two-week ban on overtime will also commence next week from Monday, October 25, when trains will likely be forced to run at a reduced timetable. Secretary of the NSW Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU), Alex Claassens, said the industrial action followed the continued refusal of senior management at NSW Trains

and Sydney Trains to meet with workers to negotiate fair wages and conditions. Claassens said neither senior management nor the Transport Minister attended any negotiation meetings, despite the Enterprise Agreement expiring more than five months ago. He said sticking issues in the new Enterprise Agreement included a refusal to rule out further privatisation of transport services and jobs and a refusal to commit to a continued high standard of cleaning on our trains. “We don’t want to have to take any action, but rail workers have absolutely no choice but

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to try to make management listen to them, and industrial action is the only tool they have,” Claassens said.

“Last month, rail workers were forced to take the step of stopping our train network for the first time in decades, out of

sheer desperation at the complete silence and disrespect from the NSW Government. “Unbelievably, the silence and disrespect has continued. “Rail workers will again take every step to make sure essential workers can still get by while industrial action takes place this month, but we urge commuters to plan their travel carefully and leave extra time while industrial action takes place. “All rail workers are asking for is safety and security for themselves and the travelling public and for a halt to the silent sell-off of our rail network. “This state government has a

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shocking record of dismantling, privatising and selling off our public transport, a policy they have enthusiastically continued under cover of the COVID pandemic. “More and more of our state’s public transport jobs are being privatised and axed. “It’s the public that loses out with an inferior service that is increasingly unsafe. “The people of NSW have said time and again they want to keep public transport in public hands, and it’s high time they were listened to,” Claassens said. Source: Rail, Tram and Bus Union NSW

Australia Day nominations open Nominations are now open for the Central Coast Australia Day 2022 Awards, providing an opportunity to recognise individuals and groups who make an outstanding contribution to the region. Central Coast Council Director Community and Recreation Services, Julie Vaughan, said the awards were important

after a year of unprecedented challenges. “An Australia Day nomination is a wonderful way to honour the local leaders who go the extra mile for our community,” Vaughan said. “There is no denying that the past few years have presented unprecedented challenges and, in the midst of it all, we’ve seen individuals and groups step up and make a difference

in our community. “Our Australia Day nominees and winners are often unsung heroes who work quietly behind the scenes to make the Coast a better place to live, work and play.” Council Administrator, Rik Hart, said the Australia Day Awards celebrate the Central Coast’s diversity, values, national achievements and hopes for the future.

“We’ve demonstrated tremendous resilience as a community in 2021 and there are so many individuals and groups who deserve recognition,” Hart said. “The breadth of the Australia Day Award categories means that a diverse range of contributions will be recognised, and I encourage the community to nominate the local heroes they believe

should be acknowledged.” The 2022 Award categories are: Arts, Culture and Entertainment; Business Connecting Communities; Community Service and Activity; Environmental; Sportsperson of the Year; Volunteer of the Year; and Youth of the Year. Each category winner will go into the running to be named Central Coast Citizen

of the Year. Nominations close at 2pm on Friday, November 12. For further information, eligibility criteria and to make a nomination visit centralcoast. nsw.gov.au/ australiadayawards. Source: Media release, Oct 13 Central Coast Council

AN OPEN LETTER TO READERS THAT VALUE AUSTRALIA’S MOUNTAIN CULTURAL HERITAGE AND HISTORY

The NSW Minister for the Environment has released a Draft Kosciuszko National Park Wild Horse Heritage Plan (DPoM) inviting submissions and comments which must be submitted by 2 November 2021. The DPoM and its release conform to the Wild Horse Heritage Act 2018 (NSW), (the Act). The Act provides for a recognition of the heritage values of sustainable brumby populations in particular regions within Kosciuszko National Park (KNP) and the protection of those values through the application of a Management Plan. The Act represents a paradigm shift, applauded across Australia and internationally, in how the snowy brumby mobs MUST be managed and entrenches a legislated recognition of Australia’s Anglo-European mountain cultural heritage and history. Readers that appreciate and value those

mountain cultural heritages and history are already familiar with the well-funded and politically very influential (even with a “conservative” government) anti-brumby caravan, the Invasive Species Council, Reclaim Kossi,National Parks Association, Wilderness Society et al. These organisations campaigned against passage of the Act and have been extremely active in agitating their followers to submit negative submissions. They promote aerial culling as a humane, preferred option for the “elimination” of the entire brumby populations. These mobs have for far toooo long been able to penetrate government bureaucracies and influence how public lands are mis-managed. Readers, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to make your opinion count as to how the brumbies are managed.

2020 promotes a population in KNP of 14,380 brumbies, with 12,111 in the northern block. These statistics are regarded as a gross and wilful misrepresentation of fact. The September 2019 NPWS unpublished survey recorded 3,110 brumbies, the June 2020 NPWS unpublished survey recorded 2,468 brumbies in the northern block. The NSW DPIE website confirms that from July 2020 to July 2021, 764 brumbies were removed and 5 dead. Simple maths states that circa 1,697 brumbies are left in the northern block. The Cairns 2020 survey at page 20 states that the northern population comprises at least 85% of the total population, therefore the total population across KNP is approximately 1,996 brumbies, 1,000 less than the threshold population target of 3,000 brumbies quoted at pages 2, 10 and 13 of the DPoM.

You submit that any Plan of Management MUST entrench a Wild Horse Advisory Panel with permanent tenure and according to the provisions of Schedule 1 of the Act, but that the Panel has the power to provide advice AND intervene in the management of sustainable brumby populations in KNP. The DPoM is a general document containing statements that you may agree or disagree with or feel warrants comment, therefore you are urged to make submissions according to your own history, knowledge and opinion. Alan Lanyon, President, SMBSMG. https://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/research-andpublications/publications-search/kosciuszko-nationalpark-wild-horse-heritage-management-planconsultation-draft-factsheet

The following is some information that you may care to use in your submission. You REJECT the introduction of any PoM until AND ONLY UNTIL a “horse numbers survey” utilising the same helicopter flight methodology as the unpublished 2011, 2012, 2013, 2019 and 2020 National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) surveys is conducted to establish a finite start population for any Plan of Management. The most recent published Cairns survey in

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Hydrogen company praises state strategy Hydrogen research and development company Star Scientific, based at Berkeley Vale, has praised the NSW Government’s green hydrogen strategy for entrenching the state as one of the key players on the global hydrogen map. Premier, Dominic Perrottet, said NSW would attract more than $80B of investment, drive deep decarbonisation and establish itself as an energy and economic superpower through the launch of the NSW Hydrogen Strategy. “Our major trading partners see hydrogen as part of their energy future, this state has the skills, infrastructure and renewable energy resources to compete globally in this new industry,” he said. Star Scientific’s Group Global Chairman, Andrew Horvath, said he was certain the Government’s commitment

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would attract major investment from the private sector. “Coming off the back of earlier announcements such as the gazettal of the Hunter and Central Coast as a Renewable Energy Zone, and programs that encourage heavy industry to use green hydrogen to decarbonise, I can say from

direct experience that the eyes of the world are on the region,” Horvath said. “Money aside, the clever approach of driving the demand-side uses of hydrogen for heavy industry is why the world is sitting up and taking notice.” Horvath said the Central

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Coast and Hunter regions had advantages that made them attractive on a global scale. “Firstly, (they have) a highly educated workforce with skills in the energy and heavy industrial sectors, complemented by an outstanding research institution in the University of Newcastle,” he said. “Secondly, the region has the domestic demand equation to drive a green hydrogen economy – there is much heavy industry that will require green hydrogen to decarbonise. “Thirdly, the Central Coast and Hunter have the energy transmission infrastructure and pipelines in place, and finally the region has deep supply chain infrastructure including roads, rail and the Port of Newcastle. “An often overlooked advantage is also the relative proximity of the Central Coast to the new Western Sydney

Airport, which will play a key role in global supply chains. “The fact that the Central Coast-Hunter region is complemented by a second major industrial centre in the Illawarra is the icing on the cake.” Horvath said Star Scientific would be making announcements of its own in the near future.

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NSW Treasurer, Matt Kean, said the investment would provide vital new homes for the state’s most vulnerable, including in areas hit hardest by the COVID pandemic such as regional areas and in Sydney’s west, as well as create 1,100 jobs in the construction phase. “It’s a drop in the bucket of what is needed, however, any additional funding for social housing is always welcome,” Mehan said. “I am disappointed that there seems to be no new spending on the Central Coast where we have more than 200 less social housing dwellings than what there was 10 years ago and more than 3,000 people on the housing wait list.” The new funding package will provide $50M for 2,800 homes in Western Sydney, Wagga Wagga and Coffs Harbour; $50M for 290 social houses in partnership with community housing providers; $30M for 80 new small-scale social housing primarily in Western Sydney and regional NSW; $40M for new and upgraded homes in partnership with Aboriginal community housing providers; $3M to support about 130 vulnerable Aborigines through the Services Our Way program and $10M to support 990 household to secure or maintain housing in the private rental market. Minister for Housing, Melinda Pavey, said this investment unlocked a number of projects and accelerated delivery of the right homes in the right areas for the people who needed them most. “This package will support the people of NSW through jobs for the construction industry, while continuing to tackle hard issues like homelessness, housing affordability and providing opportunities for home ownership,” she said. Sue Murray

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Thank you! Dear Central Coast Community, The last several months have been extremely difficult for our community and we would not be where we are today without everyone playing their part and supporting one another. Thank you. The unprecedented restrictions and rules we’ve experienced during this pandemic have turned our lives upside down. We haven’t been able to do things we take for granted like, visit family or friends or go to school or work and this has taken a significant mental and emotional toll on everyone. The Central Coast community have done everything that has been asked of them and for that we thank you. When you were asked to stay at home, you did. When you were asked to get tested, you did. When you were asked to isolate, you did. When you were asked to get vaccinated, you did. You did this to keep everyone safe. This truly demonstrates the close community bonds that define our region. Thank you to all our local business owners, we appreciate how difficult the past few months have been with many businesses struggling to keep afloat. We encourage everyone to shop local and get behind our great local businesses. As we move towards resuming our daily lives, things like school and work, sport and fun it’s important to remember, none of this would have been possible without the hard work of each and every one of you and for that we say, thank you. Kind Regards,

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School students continue to strike for climate action School students and adult supporters from across the region joined thousands of other students from around the country as part of a national school strike on October 15. The strikers are demanding the Morrison Government says no to funding gas and coal projects, and instead, invests in renewable energy, secure jobs and First Nations solutions to protect Country. The school walkouts, strikes and youth enrolment events at MP offices were in response to the recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report on climate change, it’s causes, potential impacts and response options, as well as the upcoming United Nations COP26 climate discussions.

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The strike was organised by the School Strike 4 Climate network, with support from First Nations communities, unions, parents and everyday Australians. Local School Strike 4 Climate Organiser, Jayden Delbridge of Wadalba, said that the Morrison Government did not care about the future. “A mere two weeks out from COP26 (the 2021 United Nations climate change conference) and without a credible climate justice policy, the Morrison Government has shown us time and time again that they do not care about the future of young Australians. “What a COP out. “Prime Minister Morrison’s support for the fossil fuel industry shows clearly where

his priorities are, and young people are not on that job priority list. “This Government is failing young people and future generations. “The Government thinks they can dismiss us young people just because we don’t get a vote. “Well, there’s a federal election coming up Prime Minister and us young people are turning 18 years old by the minute. “On October 15 we took our protest directly to decision makers,Members of Parliament to show them again that the climate crisis is a crisis, and that there are repercussions to not listening. “Once we have the vote, we’re going to vote

for our future. “Prime Minister Morrison beware, the youth are rising,” Delbridge said. The event was hosted by student organisers and featured talks from the Assistant National Secretary of the Maritime Union of Australia and other climate activists. During the strike, participants were encouraged to take action by calling, tweeting and messaging Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Leader of the Opposition Anthony Albanese and Minister for the Environment Sussan Ley on social media, which appears to have worked, as Morrison announced on October 15 that he would be attending the COP26 conference in Glasgow. Harry Mulholland

Grants available to bring seniors out of isolation Seniors facing social isolation are the focus of a fast-tracked $600,000 funding boost by the NSW Government, as COVID restrictions begin to ease. Minister for Seniors, Natalie Ward, said Round Two of the Reducing Social Isolation for

Seniors Grant Program would fund community groups to provide activities which keep older people active and engaged. “We’ve brought this program forward from next June because it’s clear seniors have been through an incredibly

difficult time during COVID,” she said. “Now that restrictions are starting to ease it’s important our seniors re-establish meaningful connections as soon as possible. “Community links can be a lifeline, in particular for older

people who might live alone or be isolated from their family or friends.” Previous funding recipients included a gardening club, Aboriginal elder organisations providing one-on-one support, online dance groups and home-delivered craft kits.

Grants of up to $60,000 will go towards new and existing programs that promote seniors’ social inclusion. Projects must have a COVID-safe plan and run until December 2022. Social inclusion is a key priority of the Ageing Well in NSW: Seniors Strategy

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From Council It is important for us to examine rates again and for our community to make an informed choice about maintaining services and service standards for the future of the Central Coast.

There has been major restructuring of Council and Council is on track to achieve the $50million in cost savings including productivity gains. However, we face falling off an income cliff if the current level of rates is not maintained. If the Special Variation is not extended, in two years ratepayers will be given a 13 percent reduction in their general rate component and Council will need to adjust its cost structures by a further $25.8million annually on average to cope with that reduction. The community will have a major say in whether this application is successful. We will undertake a community consultation exercise so the community can provide input to whether they would prefer to continue to pay the current level of rates or receive a reduction and see a dramatic fall off in services. You need to be aware of what the implications of this reduction in Council income will mean on the services you use daily. I urge you to keep an open mind, inform yourself and consider the information, and to provide feedback over the coming months before Council determines in early February whether or not to formally apply to IPART for a Special Variation. Rik Hart Administrator, Central Coast Council

Maintaining services and rates What has happened so far

In May 2021 the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) approved a temporary rate increase of 13% (plus the 2% rate peg) which is retained in the rate base for three years and removed from the rate base at the end of the 2023-24 rating year for the Central Coast Local Government Area.

This temporary one-off increase will provide $22.9M in additional income for the 2021-22 financial year and is one of a number of measures being implemented to ensure Council remains financially sustainable. In their final report issued in May 2021 IPART stated, “During this 3-year period, the council will be able to implement its proposed business recovery plan, consult with its ratepayers regarding appropriate service levels, and if required, apply for a permanent Special Variation.”

Council has notified IPART of its intention to apply to maintain this temporary Special Variation (SV) beyond its expiry in June 2024 for a further seven years. At this stage, Council is not proposing to seek a permanent variation. We will engage with the community and this feedback will help inform whether or not Council decides to formally apply to IPART for a Special Variation in February 2022.

What did Council do

In December 2020 and January /February 2021, Council consulted extensively with the community on options for new residential and business rates to begin in the 2021/22 financial year. The proposals addressed long term financial sustainability. This included the legal obligation for Council to reimburse the restricted funds that had been spent without the correct authorisation on projects that the community had benefited from. At the same time, Council informed the community about the impacts of rate harmonisation to address the inequity between the rates of the two former local Councils in response to the State Government requirement of amalgamated Councils. Rate harmonisation was implemented from 1 July 2021 ensuring there is now equity in how rates are charged across the whole of the Central Coast region.

What we heard from the community

Over 10,000 community responses to an online survey, telephone survey and direct submissions were received in response to Council’s proposal about a new rating structure. The levels of community support and reasons for and against a rate rise were established through this consultation. The majority of respondents did not support the proposal.

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More broadly, the engagement process affirmed that the community wanted Council to ‘fix the problem’, maintain services and create a sustainable pathway forward for Council. The community was supportive of change to see better financial management and accountability put in place. They also wanted to see that they were not shouldering the burden of fixing the problem and that other things were being done as alternatives to a rate increase such as seeking NSW government funds, selling assets, reducing staff, reduction in capital works and scaling back services and expenditure in general.

How have we responded to community feedback

We have moved quickly to show that we are serious about helping to fix the problem. Here is what we have done so far. Better financial management and accountability P Chief Financial Officer appointment P Audit and Risk Committee meet every two months P Monthly financial reporting publicly available P Tighter budget management controls Reduced spending P Capital works program reduction to $175M in 2020-21 compared to $242M in 2019-20 P Materials and contracts savings estimate of $20M P Reduced employee costs by $30M P Management salaries with reduction of 9 Directors to 5 and senior managers from 38 to 25 Other financial recovery actions P Over $60M of property assets sold P Improved productivity with minimum service level reduction despite staff cuts P Bank loans secured and payments on track P Finding other revenue sources.

What is the proposal now

Council is proposing to ensure financial and service sustainability by proposing to maintain its current rate income beyond 2023-24 for a further seven years. This is so that we can maintain the current service levels, continue to find more service efficiencies and pay back loans.

What happens if the proposal is not approved

Council provides over 250 services that the community value and these services contribute to the quality of life that is desired on the Central Coast. If the Council’s current rate income is not maintained beyond June 2024, we will be forced to reduce or cease many services.

It is important to note that returning to a pre-2021 rate base, does not mean that former Gosford ratepayers will pay less rates again. The impacts of the State Government mandated rates harmonisation which was undertaken in 2020-21 will not be wound back.

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Mehan co-sponsors Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill Dying with Dignity NSW has welcomed the introduction of the NSW Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) Bill into NSW Parliament on October 14. The Entrance MP, David Mehan, and Gosford MP, Liesl Tesch, are co-sponsoring the Bill with Independent Sydney MP, Alex Greenwich, and 25 other cross-Party MPs. The Bill, which will give terminally ill people the option to end their lives at a time and place of their choosing, now holds the record for the highest number of co-sponsors to a Bill in the history of any Australian parliament. Premier, Dominic Perrottet, has allowed Liberal MPs a conscience vote on the issue which has been Labor’s position for years. Mehan said he was keen to see the Bill pass and it is expected to be discussed in Parliament this week. “On the Central Coast there is tremendous interest and support for reform to assist those suffering a terminal illness and I look forward to working with my parliamentary colleagues to deliver this Bill for my community,” he said.

President of Dying with Dignity NSW, Penny Hackett, said this was a momentous day for Dying with Dignity and for their supporters across the state. “It has taken decades of lobbying to reach this point and we are so grateful to (Independent Sydney MP) Alex Greenwich for leading this much-needed and compassionate law reform. “We congratulate Mr Greenwich for working collaboratively with his colleagues from across the political spectrum as well as key stakeholders to ensure that NSW is not left behind when it comes to providing greater end of life choice. “We encourage every MP to listen to their constituents because we know that there is a majority support in every electorate across the state,” Hackett said. On the opposite side of the debate, Catholic Healthcare Australia Chair and former NSW Deputy Premier, John Watkins, is calling on MPs to reject VAD due to advances in palliative care that have fundamentally changed the political equation over

the past decade. “The idea that supporting euthanasia is progressive, and opposing it is conservative, is obsolete. “Any thoughtful progressive should be worried about where the rush towards voluntary assisted dying is taking us,” Watkins said. Chair of the Central Coast Group of Dying with Dignity, Stephanie Short, is arguing that VAD and palliative care are twin components of end-of-life care. “We have so much to learn from end-of-life care in Canada in this regard. “We should not have to choose between voluntary assisted dying and palliative care. “You do not need to make a choice between VAD and palliative care. “In Canada, if a person is planning to have Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD), they can continue to receive palliate care. “Likewise, if they are receiving palliative care, they are entitled to explore the idea of an assisted death or request MAiD,” Short said. The road to introducing VAD

has been a long one, as Vice President of Dying with Dignity NSW, Shayne Higson, said she had been campaigning for law reform following the traumatic death of her mother in 2012. “My mum suffered terribly at the end stage of an aggressive brain cancer. “She pleaded with me to end her life but there was nothing that I could do. “I know she would have wanted the choice of assisted dying just a few weeks earlier to avoid that end stage. “My story is not unique. “Since the last Bill failed by just one vote four years ago, over 17,000 people have emailed their local MP to ask them to support this legislation and so many of them have traumatic experiences even worse than mine. “We can do so much better and that is why we need this Bill to pass,” Higson said. The NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) has also welcomed the introduction of the draft Bill. NSWNMA’s General Secretary, Brett Holmes, said nurses and midwives had expressed support for a compassionate law to be

introduced in NSW for many years. “In light of the latest VAD bill, drafted by Alex Greenwich, we surveyed our members and found the majority agree people suffering from a terminal illness should have a choice. “Of the 2,561 survey respondents, over 83 per cent indicated having professional experience in providing care to adults diagnosed with a terminal illness. “Over half of those respondents said they had been asked by a terminally ill patient for assistance to end their life. “This is a topic that comes up for a majority of these nurses in their day-to-day practice. “Nurses and midwives have a duty of care to patients, and we acknowledge people with a terminal or incurable illness should have the right to choice at the end of their life. “We understand not everyone agrees with VAD, but we will support members who exercise their conscientious objection, and this has been accommodated in the draft bill. “Our membership is diverse and all their opinions are respected.

“This legislation ensures everyone has access to palliative care options and we will continue to demand proper resourcing, including the availability of suitably qualified nurses and midwives. “Nurse Practitioners and registered nurses who choose to participate in VAD must be provided with education and protection for their work. “Like everyone, we’ll be keeping a close eye on the debate, but we encourage all parliamentarians to support this important legislative reform,” Holmes said. If the Bill is passed, it will allow terminally ill people with decision making capacity and in their last months of life and have unbearable suffering, the right to seek medical assistance to end their lives. There are extensive safeguards including the requirement for two doctors to confirm eligibility and that the patient is acting voluntarily without coercion. Eligible patients will have access to life ending medication which they can self-administer or take with the assistance of a healthcare professional. Harry Mulholland

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Botulism likely cause of bird deaths Two adult Eastern Ospreys have been found dead at the base of their nest tree, as well as another young bird at a different nesting site, at The Entrance.

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Allan Benson, of Central Coast Birding NSW, said nature lovers have been saddened by the news of the dead birds. Bodies of the two adult Eastern Ospreys were found at the base of their nesting tree, a Norfolk Island Pine, near The Entrance bridge. The body of the young bird was found near the Little Tern

nesting site at The Entrance North. “While the cause of death has not been determined and foul play has not been ruled out, the most likely cause of death is botulism poisoning,” Benson said. “Botulinum toxin is produced by a bacterium and the spores of this bacteria are eaten by fish. “The fish are then consumed by birds such as pelican and cormorants and most likely in this case, the Ospreys. “Further evidence that this is

most likely the cause of death is that at this time Seabird Rescue volunteers are caring for a pelican suffering from this condition.” Benson said the toxin causes muscle weakness and ultimately paralysis and death. “Unfortunately. because of the state of the bodies of the birds a necropsy is not possible so the cause of death will not be able to be determined,” he said. Police have been informed and anybody with any information is urged to contact Tuggerah Lakes Police.

There were seven nesting pairs on the Coast – four around Brisbane Waters and three around Tuggerah Lake. Twenty years ago, Ospreys were rare on the Central Coast but have gradually increased their numbers over time by breeding successfully and is testament to the healthy state of both Tuggerah Lakes and Brisbane Water. Ospreys feed exclusively on fish which they catch by plunging into the water. Source: Central Coast Birding NSW

Residents urged to attend water hearing Ratepayers will have a chance to express their views on Central Coast Council’s proposed 34 per cent hike in water rates at an an online public hearing next week. The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) will hold a public forum via Zoom at 10am on October 26 to discuss Council’s proposal for the rise which would take place from July next year if approved.

Council Director Water and Sewer, Jamie Loader, said that the forum would be a great opportunity for the community to provide feedback to IPART before the Tribunal releases its draft determination in March, 2022. “Both Council and IPART are dedicated to making sure that the community have every opportunity to have their say on their water, sewerage and stormwater drainage prices,” Loader said.

“If you’re unable to make the public hearing, you can also provide your feedback in writing directly to IPART, until November 1.” The pricing proposal for water, sewerage and stormwater drainage services is separate to the Special Rates Variation rise of 13 per cent on top of the IPART cap of 2 per cent, which came into effect for general rates this year. “It’s important to remember

that as a ratepayer, you receive two separate bills: your general rates and your water, sewerage and stormwater drainage rates,” Administrator, Rik Hart, said. “Our rates for water, sewerage and stormwater drainage are currently the lowest in NSW, and they are not financially sustainable. “If we were to continue with these prices, we would not have sufficient funds to provide

a safe, clean and reliable water supply and an effective sewer and drainage system that does not harm the environment. “We are proposing returning our prices for these services similar to 2018-19 levels, with an allowance for subsequent inflation. “This means there will be, on average, an increase by about 34 per cent in the first year, and then by inflation after that.” IPART Chair, Carmel Donnelly,

said IPART would assess whether the price changes proposed by the Council represented good value for money for customers and were affordable. She strongly encouraged ratepayers to attend the Zoom meeting. To find out how to attend or to make a formal submission to IPART, visit yourvoiceourcoast. com. Terry Collins

New plan to combat climate crisis As the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) gets closer, Climate Future, the climate crisis reference group of the Community Environment Network (CEN), has launched a community plan to raise awareness of the urgent need for climate action – at the individual, community and national level. “To meet our responsibilities

to the world under the Paris Agreement, Australia needs to present greater national ambition to the Glasgow climate meeting,” said Climate Future spokesperson, Richard Weller. “All nations must do this, but Australia in particular, has lagged behind in its response to the climate crisis. The scale and scope of the climate crisis calls for Australia’s position to be ambitious and to provide leadership.

“At a local level we know that many are deeply concerned about our nation’s inaction – and ordinary people are looking for ways to take personal action to do everything possible to avert a climate catastrophe. “That is why we launched a Community Plan. It is the first of a series of plans and documents Climate Future will release in coming weeks and months to shine the brightest light possible on how to take action in the leadup to

COP26 and beyond. “Actions you can take range from the simple step of planting trees to reaching out to your local federal MP to push for policy change. “Australia must engage with the negotiations in the leadup to COP26 and at the meeting in November as a leader in climate action with a constructive and ambitious attitude. Australia’s nationally determined commitments

must be at least the following: Net Zero Emissions by 2045; 75% below 2005 levels by 2030; and a detailed schedule for transition to the zero-carbon economy.” Climate Future invites the Central Coast community to join its Countdown to Glasgow facebook campaign online at facebook.com/ climatefuturecentralcoast to get involved with action being taken locally, nationally and globally to make sure the best

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Fire and Rescue NSW has issued a timely reminder to check fire safety equipment, following a house fire at Blue Haven on Monday night. Firefighters were called to Blueridge Dr, just before 8:30pm on October 16, where a fire in the garage had spread into the roof space of the single-level home. They worked quickly to extinguish the blaze, however, there was extensive damage to the property. All occupants self-evacuated and no injuries were reported. Fire and Rescue NSW Superintendent, Scott Dodson, said it was a timely reminder to develop a fire escape plan.

Crime Stoppers has launched a new awareness campaign to fend off scammers, as the number of people being scammed and the amount of financial loss is continuing to rise.

“Now is the time for residents to check they have a working smoke alarm and that all members of the family have an awareness of calling Triple Zero in an emergency,” he said.

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Man who frequents Coast wanted Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man who often spends time on the Central Coast.

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Joshua Coonan, 34, is wanted on outstanding warrants in relation to alleged child sex offences. He is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 165cm tall, of medium build, with a fair complexion and brown hair. As part of their inquiries, Police have received information that Coonan could be working as an arborist in the Northern Rivers

area and is also known to frequent the Central Coast area. Police say Coonan might be driving either a white 2007 Mitsubishi Canter tipper truck or a black 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. As officers attached to Brisbane Waters Police District continue to conduct inquiries into Coonan’s whereabouts, they are urging anyone who might have information to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Source: NSW Police

15-year-old arrested for stabbing A teenager has been charged after a man was allegedly stabbed at Charmhaven on Sunday, October 17. Emergency services and police were called to licensed premises on the Pacific Highway at about 12:15am following an altercation outside between patrons and a group of young people. Police have been told the group of youths was asked to leave the area outside the venue, before a glass bottle was thrown. An altercation followed, during

whicha20-year-oldmansustained stab wounds to the chest and hip. The group of youths fled the scene on foot. NSW Ambulance paramedics treated the man, before he was taken to John Hunter Hospital in a stable condition. His injuries are not considered to be life-threatening. Officers attached to Tuggerah Lakes Police District commenced an investigation and following

inquiries, arrested a 15-year-old boy in San Remo at about 1am. He was taken to Wyong Police Station and charged with wound person with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and custody of knife in public place. The teenager was refused bail to appear before a children’s court on October 17. Inquiries are continuing and anyone with information should contact Crime Stoppers. Source: NSW Police

Scam activity has a significant social and economic impact. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s Scamwatch, reports phone calls continue to be the most common way scammers reach consumers with financial losses of $66.8M reported to Scamwatch between January 1 to October 3, 2021 from 120,279 reports. This represents a 104 per cent increase in losses and an 87 percent increase in reports. Scammers are finding new ways to trick people into taking their calls. Some people are even receiving calls from “their own” phone number, while other people’s valid phone numbers are being reported as a phone scam because it has been used by criminals. If your phone number has been stolen and used in a phone scam, contact your telco provider immediately. There is no one single solution to avoid scams and blocking

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individual phone numbers is one solution but it only stops calls from that specific number. CEO of NSW Crime Stoppers, Peter Price, said a legitimate institution would not ask probing or personal questions on an unsolicited call. “The questions may seem harmless, but they build a picture of you, where your finances are, your financial situation and other personal details that allow them to impersonate you and extract money. “Hanging up may be the difference between being scammed or not,” Price said. The message in the Crime Stoppers scam awareness campaign is simple: Just Hang Up. “Reputable organisations like financial institutions and the Australian Tax Office will never

ask you for passwords or for access to your computer, just hang up. “If there is a distinct delay when you pick up the phone and the person does not announce who they are before starting the conversation, just hang up. “If someone asks for your personal information, just hang up,” Price said. “Check if the call is legitimate by calling the organisation they claim to be from using contact details you’ve sourced independently, like a Google search. “Never use the contact details associated with the call. “If you are concerned you might have been scammed, let your bank know if you’ve given away any banking details and report the scam to Scamwatch. “The not for profit, ID Care, can help you if you have given away personal information. “Importantly, share your knowledge with family and friends if you are aware of a scam. “Awareness can help others avoid becoming a victim to scams,” Price said. Source: NSW Police

Fire damages beach access point Berkeley Vale Fire Brigade has issued a caution about damaged access stairs to Shelly Beach. The brigade was called to the area following reports of a fire at the beach access north of Blue Lagoon Beach Resort. The fire damaged some of the access stairs and beachgoers are cautioned to take care if using that access point. Source: Berkeley Vale Rural Fire Brigade

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Government watered down unanimous inquiry findings The NSW Government’s response to the Legislative Council Public Works Committee inquiry into Costs for Remediation of Sites Containing Coal Ash Repositories has just been released and is nothing short of a slap in the face to residents living near coal ash dams throughout NSW. We had a real opportunity to put right the decades of wrongs done to both the environment and health of the citizens of NSW. Instead the government came up with excuse after excuse to protect its departments like the Environmental Protection Authority and NSW Health for their decades of failures. Previously governmentowned and now privatelyowned power stations have long degraded surrounding lands and lakes without caring too much about the consequences.

FORUM Our Energy and Environment Minister should ensure that the NSW EPA enforces strict licensing of the sites ensuring the community that when a breach occurs the owners of power stations do not receive a tokenistic fine and occasionally a clean-up notice. This does nothing to the owners’ operations, a simple slap on the wrist whilst they continually degrade the regions where we live and recreate. Fishing is now compromised in Lake Macquarie and Lake Munmorah. Our health is degrading as the coal mines and power stations fight for their future and inevitable closures. Whilst the Berejiklian Liberal Government shows no concern for its citizens as described in the Inquiries Committee Comment (3.66) and, knowing that all the regions around power stations and their ash

dams in NSW consist mainly of working class people, the government is not willing to upset their high-flying buddies in business and therefore watered down the 16 recommendations of the bipartisan and unanimous Inquiry. Governments of all persuasions and levels have continually turned a blind eye to the findings of community and environmental groups and now they do the same to one of their own Inquiries. It is a shameful day when any government and/or its agencies, as public servants put in place to protect their citizens, disregard the findings of their own Inquiry and make excuses for their dismal failings whilst having very little concern for the health of their citizens. This simply should be reflected at any of the upcoming elections. Email, Sep 20 Gary Blaschke, Lake Munmorah

Doyalson land on sale at ‘knock-down’ price Despite assurances to the contrary, yet again we have been lied to by our Council. This time it has been about how the Tranche 3 sales of Council assets would include no environmental land and that none of these assets would be sold at knocked down prices. This is contradicted by information that four lots on Thompson Vale Road, Doyalson, including areas of E2 Environmental Land, have been placed on the market and offers are being taken by

FORUM See Page 2 for address and contribution conditions. Opinions expressed are those of the writer and not necessarily of the newspaper agents which are $5M below the price Council paid for them initially. What is it about NSW

Government appointees and their treatment of Coast residents? Do they think we are all incapable of remembering what they told us just a few months ago? The sooner we are rid of this totalitarian form of “it’s my way or the highway” governance and get our democratically elected representatives back, on our two separate Councils, the better. Email, Sep 21 Douglas Williamson, Wamberal

Federal ICAC too hot to handle Imagine if we had the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) watching over Federal Parliament. It’s too horrible to imagine

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Resignations and foregone confusion What a few weeks it has been.

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First, we had the resignation of ex-Premier Berejiklian in circumstances so malodorous that they make the fiscal shenanigans of our federal cabinet members seem like nothing more than politics as usual. In the grand tradition of de mortuis nil nisi bonum, Berejiklian was immediately heaped with praise for her handling of the pandemic, whereas, in fact, with the exception of Victoria, her performance (egged on by the PM) was worse than that of any other Premier.

Her generally lacklustre performance as Premier won’t leave much of a mark in the record book but there is still the promising possibility of much material for the tabloid press to latch onto, as the ICAC investigation wends its turgid way to a conclusion. She has been closely followed into the top job by now-Premier Perrottet (“New Premier must return focus to the people”, Chronicle, p10 Oct 6) whose first actions don’t bode well for a science-based approach to an exit from the pandemic. It is known that Perrottet

favours a “we’ll see how many die and let God sort them out” approach, so it would not be surprising if case numbers rise in coming weeks, just as we seemed to be getting the problem under control. The spread of the virus in Central Coast is worrying enough now, without the prospect that Perrottet’s policies could make it worse, although the uptake of vaccinations is encouraging and might see us through the crisis point without overwhelming the hospital system. Hardly had we recovered from the Berejiklian bombshell than Deputy Premier Barilaro

also announced his departure from politics. If there was a rational reason for this decision, it did not appear in the interviews that he gave subsequent to the announcement, and, of course, this will only stoke speculation and rumour-mongering about another ICAC investigation to come. The best explanation offered by political pundits was that Barilaro could not stomach being Deputy under Perrottet, because, whatever influence he had on Berejiklian, it was plain that Perrottet would not be as sympathetic to National Party priorities and that it was better for him to retire

unbloodied and leave the interparty conflict to a successor. Finally, on the home front, the (Public) “Inquiry” (into Central Coast Council’s financial crisis) descended from drama to farce, with the streaming fiasco reducing the whole exercise to a laughing stock. An organisation that can’t even set up a working Zoom link these days must be plumbing the depths of incompetence, suggesting that what little expectation we had of the exercise from the start will prove to be optimistic. Added to the confusion over who will give evidence and the see-sawing pronouncements about access to written

submissions, the whole operation suggests a rudderless craft with no identifiable destination and a crew haplessly bailing just to keep it afloat. The Commissioner must be desperately regretting her unfortunate decision to shoulder this undertaking and wondering how she can emerge with a shred of credible reputation left. Still, perhaps it was always intended that the Inquiry end in confusion and chaos, so we’re only seeing the anticipated scenario played out. Email, Oct 9 Bruce Hyland, Woy Woy

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Smokey Mountain facing the bulldozer

The former Smokey Mountain and Grizzly Flats Railroad has closed after five decades of providing a place for locomotive enthusiasts and tourists to enjoy the joys of steam trains. The Railroad was first opened in 1967 by Arthur Birch at the Australian Reptile Park before being relocated to its current site on Mountain Rd in Halloran in 1975. The ‘new’ site officially opened to tourists in 1977 and visitors could enjoy a ride along the four kilometres of track

winding through the bush and wetlands at the site. Former volunteer at the Smokey Mountain and Grizzly Flats Railroad, Ray McDonald, said the park saw tourists and enthusiasts from all walks of life visit before it was closed to the public in 1998. “The railroad officially opened to the public in 1977 and it closed in 1998. During this period, the railroad saw 450,000 people travel on the railway. “All we really had at the site was the trains and a picnic area.

“It was really for train enthusiasts as it is the only site with a 12-inch gauge. “I started as a volunteer in 1997 where I started out cleaning and firing the engines, and eventually I ended up driving them. “One of my favourite memories of the railroad was when I purchased one of the locomotives. “I’ve been a train enthusiast since I was seven years old, so it was quite special to me when I had the opportunity to buy one of the trains,” McDonald said. The railroad was closed in 1998 due to Council re-zoning

The Railroad in the early days, somewhere between 1973-75

the site, requiring the railroad to apply for a new development application to continue operating which McDonald said would have costed over $1M. The closure was also a result of the inflated cost of public liability insurance after an incident that year. Since then, the railroad has been operating a few days a year for family and friends. “Before COVID, we were having three to four running days for family and friends, and on these days we would run the trains around the track from 9am to 5pm.

“The public were never directly invited to these days, but friends who were invited were always welcome to invite their friends. “They were pretty fun days and I’m not sure how more people didn’t hear about it as the trains certainly made a lot of noise. “Apparently you could hear the whistle of the train from Warnervale Station,” McDonald said. The last trains were run on October 8. Today, the railroad is facing the bulldozer, as the site is being re-developed into an

industrial park. McDonald says the trains currently at the site will most likely be moved into storage, as there are no suitable places in NSW for the trains to be relocated. While it may be the end of the line for the Smoky Mountain and Grizzly Flats Railroad, its legacy will live on Youtube, where the channel Warnervale Steam Railway features all kinds of videos on the railroad including slideshows of old photos and point of view ridealongs.

The Railroad on October 8, the final day of operation

Harry Mulholland

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Funds made available for Ourimbah memorial Planning is underway on repairs to the heritage Ourimbah War Memorial as part of an accessibility upgrade to the wider railway station precinct. Parliamentary Secretary for Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said additional funding for the repair and restoration work had been secured, following a multi-million-dollar accessibility upgrade for Ourimbah railway station. “The World War 1 memorial at Ourimbah includes a monument and memorial garden, and I know it is historically and culturally significant for the

community,” he said. The Entrance MP, David Mehan, welcomed the funding which he has been working towards for several years. “It is my hope that the memorial will be given the treatment that it deserves and due respect as an important historical monument for the community,” he said. Transport for NSW has been liaising with the Ourimbah RSL Sub-Branch and the team will also work with specialist advisors to decide the scope of works for this repair and restoration work. “The war memorial is an

important piece of the Central Coast’s history which is why we should do everything possible to ensure it is protected,” Crouch said. Further information on the memorial repair and restoration works will be provided to the community once early investigations are complete. The Ourimbah Station upgrade has been delivered as part of the NSW Government’s Transport Access Program, an initiative to provide a better experience for public transport customers by delivering accessible infrastructure. Sue Murray

Members of Ourimbah RSL Sub-Branch with Adam Crouch, second left

Youth asked to apply for taskforce Young people looking to make a difference in the community are encouraged to apply to be a part of next year’s Regional Youth Taskforce, a ministerial advisory group with a strong voice into government. Minister for Regional Youth, Bronnie Taylor, said the taskforce provides young people aged between 12 and 24 from all corners of rural and

regional NSW with an opportunity to meet with the government and inform decision making that will have flow-on benefits for their communities. “Being on the Regional Taskforce is all about representing friends, classmates and family to champion local causes and play a part in making decisions that will help drive change in your regional town.

“As we continue to navigate the path to recovery from COVID-19 restrictions, floods and bushfires, now is the perfect time to throw your hat in the ring and be a part of making life better for young people in your community,” Taylor said. The Taskforce will comprise 18 members, with two members representing each of NSW’s nine regions, and will meet four times throughout the year either online or in person.

“It’s easy to apply, simply fill out the form and create a short video on your phone or write a short piece telling us about who you are and what the most important issue impacting young people in your part of the state are. “The 2021 Taskforce has met to discuss a range of issues, including consulting with the Department of Education on how to develop a digital Student Learner Profile which will be a game changing tool to keep a

verified record of students’ skills and achievements in the one place. “I want to personally thank each of the outgoing members from the 2021 Taskforce for their passion and commitment to supporting young people in NSW and urge every young person who is passionate about their community to make the time to apply for next year,” Taylor said. Travel costs and

accommodation will be covered for Regional Youth Taskforce members travelling across NSW for meetings. Applications are open until November 19, and they can be made at www.nsw.gov.au/ regional-nsw/regional-youthtaskforce/regional-youthtaskforce-recruitment-2022. Source: Media release, Oct 13 Minister for Mental Health, Regional Youth and Women, Bronnie Taylor

Six creative projects will receive support Creative Art Central returns to nurture growth and support excellence in the Central Coast’s arts and cultural sector. Local artists are invited to pitch ideas to create original works for the region with up to six commissions available to professional or

emerging artists. Central Coast Council Director Community and Recreation Services, Julie Vaughan, said the program was seeking applications for works that were of a professional standard and provide an opportunity for the community to participate or collaborate in the creative process.

“Creative Art Central is an important action of the Central Coast Cultural Plan and supports the development of innovative and contemporary work across all art forms,” she said. “The program will commission a variety of new high-quality works that will lead the local industry and enhance our

creative identity. “Creative Art Central has flow on effects for the local economy and a focus on public programs offers the community new opportunities to engage with art and culture on the Coast,” Vaughan said. Council Administrator, Rik Hart, said a diverse mix of artists who are skilled in all

mediums and from a range of backgrounds are encouraged to apply. “Creative partnerships build the footprint of creative industries on the Coast and deliver significant benefits across the arts, business and tourism sectors,” he said. “I encourage local emerging and professional creative

practitioners to apply for the program to create works and share stories that inspire the Coast community.” Application details are outlined online at info. centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/ creativeartcentral Source: Central Coast Council

COASTAL DIARY A COMPREHENSIVE LISTING OF EVENTS OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS ON THE CENTRAL COAST WEDNESDAY, OCT 20 Tom Petty: Somewhere You Feel Free: The Making of Wildflowers, Avoca Beach Theatre, ticketed, 6:30pm

FRIDAY, OCT 22 Radical Reels by the Banff

Mountain Film Festival, Avoca Beach Theatre, ticketed, 7pm

FRIDAY, OCT 29 NSW Volleyball’s annual Beach Volleyball Tour, Avoca Beach, 29/10 - 31/10, 8am onwards

Lady Day - Billie Holiday LIVE Amber Lawrence Live Concert, CONCERT with The Rodric White Avoca Beach Theatre, Septet & Simone Waddell, ticketed, 7:30pm Avoca Beach Theatre, ticketed, 7:30pm SATURDAY, NOV 6

FRIDAY, NOV 5 The Lakes Festival, 5/11 - 14/11 Multiple locations

ticketed, 7:30pm Antique Roadshow: items All Souls’ Day Service, wanted for cash, Hillside Chapel, Palmdale FRIDAY, NOV 19 Mercure Kooindah Lawn Cemetery and Waters - 40 Kooindah Blvd, Memorial Garden, Simon Tedeschi & Wyong, 7/11 - 13/11, Palmdale Road, 11am George Washingmachine 10am - 3pm 4362 1203 palmdalegroup.com.au

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People of Wyong books available online Delving into the bygone days of Wyong and surrounding suburbs has unearthed some fascinating stories which are now being shared by Wyong Family History Group in a series of five books called People of Wyong. The idea for the book series came from two members of the group, Anne Cook and John Selwood, who have spent the past four years working on the project. They thought an obvious place to start their research was with the stationmasters of Wyong and the opening of the railway line in Wyong in 1887 which had a significant impact on the growth of the town. Then they turned their attention to postmasters of Wyong, which snowballed into researching police sergeants, bank managers, church ministers, shopkeepers, and service providers such as the fire brigade, doctors, chemists and dentists. They discovered some interesting facts about Wyong along the way. For instance, the town had a female dentist in the 1930s, and at one time Wyong was one

Anne Cook, Marilyn Crindland, John Selwood, Roger Lewis, Wyong MP David Harris at the 2019 launch of the first three books in the People of Wyong series

of the largest producers of citrus fruits, eggs, timbers and apples in NSW. One of the largest employers in the community was the abattoir. At Wyong Creek there was a beekeeper that sent queen bees to the Middle East in wooden boxes using timber from Yarramalong. The books include historical facts, snippets from local newspapers, as well as personal interviews with residents of the area to give an insight into the

history of Wyong. Other members of the Wyong Family History Group assisted Cook and Selwood to bring these books together, with Marilyn Cridland indexing them, and Roger Lewis completing the final preparation prior to printing. Lifelong member of the group, Lynda Smith, said that Cook and Selwood started working on the books three years ago. “The first three books were launched in May 2019, and we were planning to launch the

last two this year, but COVID restrictions have forced us to reschedule until early next year,” she said. “This isn’t the only launch that the group has had to postpone, we were meant to launch a CD collection of the Anglican Church records last year,” Smith said. She also said the pandemic had resulted in over half of their members leaving the group. “Last year, we had 200 members and now we have around 80. “A lot of our longtime

members chose not to renew their membership and we haven’t had any new members this year, so we’re running out of money trying to keep all of our subscriptions to all of our databases we use. “It’s quite frustrating. “We’re trying to launch new ways for people to use our service like using Zoom and telephones and emails instead of face-to-face initial meetings, but either we don’t have the technology or the people who are enquiring about their family history don’t have

the technology. “Usually what happens is researchers organise a meeting in our rooms, and they sit down and discuss what the person is looking for and they bring as much information as possible such as family stories and certificates and decide whether they want to find out about their paternal or maternal side. They set a timeframe and then our researchers go and put together a package of everything they can find,” Smith said. The Wyong Family History Group’s rooms at The Cottage in Wyong will be re-opening on October 26. All visitors must be fully vaccinated, and bookings are required. Bookings can be made by calling 02 4351 2211. People of Wyong can be purchased on the Wyong Family History Group’s website, where customers can place an order and have it posted to their home. Anyone interested in joining the group can also apply for a membership on their website. Harry Mulholland

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6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 11:30 Landline [s] 12:00 Restoration Australia [s] ABC News At Noon [s] Shetland (PG) [s] Parliament Question Time [s] ABC News Afternoons [s] 2:00 Escape From The City (PG) Grand Designs Australia (PG) 3:00 4:00 The Drum [s] ABC News [s] 5:00 7.30 [s] 6:00 Australian Story [s] 7:00 Four Corners [s] 7:30 Media Watch (PG) [s] The Detectives (M) [s] 9:00 ABC Late News [s] The Business [s] Big Deal (M l) [s] We Hunt Together (MA15+) [s] The Accident (M l,s,v) [s] 11:30 Program To Be Advised rage (MA15+) [s] 12:00 The Drum [s] 7.30 [s] 1:00

Sunrise [s] The Morning Show [s] Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “One Small Indiscretion” (M) (’17) Stars: Ashley Scott, Tiera Skovbye, Cru Ennis, Johnny Visotcky, Sienna Noelle Peeples Program To Be Advised The Chase UK (PG) [s] Seven News At 4 [s] The Chase Australia (PG) [s] Seven News [s] Home And Away (PG) [s] SAS Australia: Hell Week: Breaking Point (M) [s] Movie: “Cold Pursuit” (MA15+) (’19) Stars: Liam Neeson, Laura Dern, Micheál Richardson, Michael Eklund, Bradley Stryker The Goldbergs: It’s All About Comptrol (PG) [s] God Friended Me: From Paris With Love (PG) [s] Home Shopping

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News Breakfast [s] 6:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 9:00 Four Corners [s] 11:30 Antiques Roadshow [s] 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] Grantchester (M l,v) [s] 2:00 Parliament Question Time [s] ABC News Afternoons [s] Escape From The City [s] 3:00 Grand Designs Australia (PG) 4:00 The Drum [s] 5:00 ABC News [s] 6:00 7.30 [s] 7:00 The Greek Islands With Julia 7:30 Bradbury: The Sporades [s] Big Deal (M l) [s] 9:15 Just Between Us (PG) [s] ABC Late News [s] 10:15 The Business [s] Q&A [s] Program To Be Advised Midsomer Murders: Death 11:15 And The Divas (M v) [s] 11:45 rage (MA15+) [s] The Drum [s] 12:00 7.30 [s] 12:30

Sunrise [s] The Morning Show [s] Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “A Father’s Choice” (M) (’00) Stars: Peter Strauss Code Blue - Murder: The Murder Of Katherine Smith (M v) [s] The Chase UK (PG) [s] Seven News At 4 [s] The Chase Australia (PG) [s] Seven News [s] Home And Away (PG) [s] SAS Australia: Hell Week: Beyond Limits (M) [s] Unbelievable Moments Caught On Camera (M) [s] S.W.A.T.: Hotel L.A. (M v) [s] – The team must protect a hotel full of civilians after a mission goes wrong. The Latest Seven News [s] The Goldbergs: Bill’s Wedding (M v) [s] God Friended Me (PG) [s] Home Shopping

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Sunday 24 October Monday 25 October

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rage (PG) [s] Weekend Breakfast [s] rage Guest Programmer (PG) ABC News At Noon [s] Annika (M v) [s] Midsomer Murders: Death And The Divas (M d,v) [s] Restoration Australia: Hunting Ground, Tasmania (PG) [s] Dream Gardens: Strath Creek (PG) [s] Landline [s] Rick Stein’s Road To Mexico (PG) [s] Monty Don’s French Gardens [s] ABC News [s] Grantchester (PG) [s] Shetland (M l,v) [s] Fires (M l) [s] Call The Midwife (M) [s] Father Brown: The Great Train Robbery (M v) [s] rage Guest Programmer (MA15+) [s]

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

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

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Home Shopping [s] Weekend Sunrise [s] The Morning Show [s] Seven’s Horse Racing: Moonee Valley/ Randwick [s] Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) [s] Seven News [s] Movie: “Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire” (M h,v) (’05) Stars: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint Movie: “The Wolverine” (M l,v) (’13) – Logan, the century old mutant known to the world as Wolverine, is lured to a Japan he hasn’t seen since World War II, and into a shadowy realm of Yakuza and Samurai. Stars: Hugh Jackman, Tao Okamoto, Patrick Stewart, Rila Fukushima, Hiroyuki Sanada Movie: “Kid Cop” (PG) (’96) Stars: Edward Albert, Lewis Arquett, Sondra Currie Home Shopping

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Animal Tales (PG) [s] 6:00 Weekend Today [s] 6:30 Today Extra - Saturday (PG) 7:00 Rivals [s] 7:30 Destination WA [s] 8:00 Good Food Kitchen [s] 9:00 My Way [s] 9:30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The 12:00 1:00 Zoo: Naomi’s Baby (PG) [s] The Block: Backyards Reveal 2:10 2:30 (PG) [s] 3:00 The Garden Gurus [s] 3:30 NINE News: First At Five [s] Getaway (PG) [s] 4:00 NINE News Saturday [s] 4:30 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 5:00 Movie: “Mamma Mia!” (PG) 6:00 (’08) Stars: Meryl Streep Movie: “Pitch Perfect 2” (PG) (’15) Stars: Anna Kendrick Pearson: The Political Wife (M) Australia’s Top Ten Of 9:00 Everything (PG) [s] 10:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 12:00 Home Shopping 1:00 Wesley Impact (PG) [s] 5:00

Reel Action [s] 5:00 France 24 Feature News Religious Programs [s] 5:15 NHK World English News Healthy Homes [s] 5:30 Worldwatch Escape Fishing With ET [s] 1:00 PBS Newshour All 4 Adventure [s] 2:05 Motor Sports: Superbike Taste Of Australia [s] World Championship Studio 10 Saturday (PG) [s] 3:00 Athletics: Marathon De Paris The Living Room [s] Highlights Program To Be Advised 4:00 Escalation My Market Kitchen [s] 4:30 Five Billion Pound Super Australia By Design [s] Sewer (PG) What’s Up Down Under [s] 5:40 The Buildings That Fought Everyday Gourmet With Hitler (PG) Justine Schofield [s] 6:30 SBS World News Farm To Fork (PG) [s] 7:35 Celebrity Letters And Taste Of Australia [s] Numbers (M) 10 News First [s] 8:35 Dambusters With Dan Snow Football: Women’s (PG) International: Matildas v Brazil 9:30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does *Live* From CommBank Countdown (M l,s) Stadium [s] 11:15 Movie: “True Grit” (PG) (’10) Making It Australia [s] Stars: Jeff Bridges Ambulance UK (M d) [s] 1:15 Movie: “Predestination” Program To Be Advised (MA15+) (’14) Stars: Ethan Home Shopping Hawke, Sarah Snook, Religious Programs Christopher Kirby

Animal Tales (PG) [s] Weekend Today [s] Sports Sunday (PG) [s] The Xtreme CollXtion (PG) [s] Fishing Australia (PG) [s] Ultimate Rush (PG) [s] World’s Greatest Islands: Coral Islands (PG) [s] The Block: Garage, Study And Wine Cellar Week (PG) [s] NINE News: First At Five [s] RBT: Merry Widower (PG) [s] NINE News Sunday [s] The Block: Garage, Study And Wine Cellar Reveal (PG) [s] 60 Minutes (M) [s] NINE News Late [s] The First 48: Lester Street (M) Cold Case - New Leads Wanted: Tuitania Barclay (MA15+) [s] Chicago Med: When To Let Go (M) [s] The Garden Gurus [s] The Xtreme CollXtion (PG) [s] Home Shopping

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Religious Programs [s] Roads Less Travelled [s] Waltzing Jimeoin (PG) [s] Destination Dessert (PG) [s] Studio 10 Sunday (PG) [s] Left Off The Map [s] Taste Of Australia With Hayden Quinn [s] Three Veg And Meat [s] Healthy Homes Australia [s] The People’s Cup - Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour [s] My Market Kitchen [s] Good Chef Bad Chef [s] Program To Be Advised Farm To Fork [s] 10 News First [s] The Sunday Project (PG) [s] Celebrity MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] CSI: Vegas: Under The Skin (M) [s] FBI: Know Thyself (M) [s] The Sunday Project (PG) [s] Home Shopping CBS Mornings [s]

Today [s] Today Extra (PG) [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] The Block: Garage, Study And Wine Cellar 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: Front Garden And Facade Week (PG) [s] Love Island Australia (M) [s] Kath & Kim: Money (PG) [s] Kath & Kim: Party (PG) [s] NINE News Late [s] New Amsterdam: Boundaries (M) [s] – Max creates chaos when he volunteers New Amsterdam to take over for a short-staffed neighbouring hospital. Tipping Point (PG) [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s]

6:00 The Talk [s] 5:00 France 24 Feature News 7:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 5:15 NHK World English News 7:30 The Bold And The Beautiful 5:30 Worldwatch (PG) [s] 2:00 Inside Central Station: 8:00 Studio 10 (PG) [s] Launch (M) 12:00 Dr Phil (M) [s] 3:00 Where Are You Really From? 1:00 Program To Be Advised (PG) 2:40 Entertainment Tonight [s] 3:35 The Cook Up With Adam 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] Liaw (PG) 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 4:05 The Supervet (PG) 4:00 Everyday Gourmet [s] 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful 5:30 Letters And Numbers (PG) [s] 6:00 Mastermind 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:30 SBS World News 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:35 Britain’s Most Historic 7:30 Celebrity MasterChef Towns: Medieval Lincoln (PG) Australia (PG) [s] 8:30 Saved By A Stranger (M) 8:40 Have You Been Paying 9:30 24 Hours In Emergency: Attention? (MA15+) [s] With Or Without You (M) 9:40 Just For Laughs Uncut 10:30 SBS World News (MA15+) [s] 11:00 Bosch (MA15+) 10:10 Just For Laughs (MA15+) [s] 11:50 An Ordinary Woman (M l) 10:40 Program To Be Advised (In Russian) 11:40 The Project (PG) [s] 1:50 Deep State (MA15+) 12:40 The Late Show (PG) [s] 3:45 Huang’s World (M l,v) 1:30 Home Shopping 4:35 Vice Guide To Film (MA15+)

Today [s] Today Extra (PG) [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] The Block: Front Garden And Facade Week (PG) [s] Explore [s] Good Food Kitchen [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: Front Garden And Facade Week (PG) [s] Love Island Australia (M) [s] Travel Guides: Vietnam (PG) [s] – In Hanoi the guides will live like the locals, navigating through busy streets, sampling cuisine, shopping and joining a motorbike tour. NINE News Late [s] Damian Lewis - Spy Wars: Trojan Horse (M v) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s]

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 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:30 Farm To Fork [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 My Market Kitchen [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 Dog House Australia (PG) [s] 8:30 The Cheap Seats (M l) [s] 9:25 NCIS: Los Angeles: Indentured (M v) [s] 10:25 NCIS: Los Angeles: If The Fates Allow (M v) [s] 11:25 The Project (PG) [s] 12:25 The Late Show (PG) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping

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

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

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France 24 Feature News NHK World English News Worldwatch Speedweek Gymnastics: Rhythmic Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) Small Business Secrets (PG) The Buildings That Fought Hitler (PG) SBS World News Inside Central Station: Launch (M) Australia Uncovered: The Children In The Pictures (PG) Scotland: Rome’s Final Frontier Turban Legend: Untold Australia (PG) 24 Hours In Emergency: The Extra Mile (M) Surviving The Virus: My Brother And Me (M l) Alex Polizzi The Fixer Cocaine - Living With The Cartels (MA15+)

France 24 Feature News NHK World English News Worldwatch PBS Newshour The Story Of The Songs: Eric Clapton Where Are You Really From? (PG) The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) Secrets Of The Railway (PG) Jeopardy! (PG) Letters And Numbers Mastermind SBS World News Great Canadian Railroad Journeys: Kamloops To Calgary (M) Insight: Lone Survivor Dateline: Back To School With Delta The Feed SBS World News The Point Before We Die (M d,l,v) (In Swedish)

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

4976 1642

0421 785 599

Lake Munmorah 50s Plus Leisure and Learning Club

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

4358 8390

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.

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

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

4332 5522

RSL Pelican Day Club Killarney Vale

COMMUNITY CENTRES Berkeley Vale Neighbourhood Centre

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

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

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

Better Hearing Australia

The Lakes Church

4353 0977

Long Jetty Senior Citizens’ Club

Writers meet monthly to 4332 5522 encourage and develop their writing skills.We meet on the 4th Long Jetty Over Saturday of each month – arrive 50s Club at 1.15pm for a 1.30 start. Indoor Bowls, Table Tennis, Yoga Woodbury Community Centre , Computer lessons, exercise 1 Woolmers Cres, Mardi. classes, Tai Chi, Zumba Gold 4333 7489 and much more. meilingvenning@hotmail.com Free WI FI - 9am to 3 pm www.wyongwriters.org

Central Coast Watercolour Society

wyonguca@gmail.com www.wyong.uca.org.au

Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre

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

4385 5027

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

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

4396 1555

Wyong Neighbourhood Centre

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

4353 1750

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

Support for those suffering with asbestos diseases and others 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

Cancer Support Group (Wyong)

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

4367 9600 www.pcfa.org.au

Grow Mental Health Support

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

1800 558 268

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

or www.grow.org.au

0468 476 237

S.A

PROBUS CLUBS

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

0473 631 439

newcastlesagroup@gmail.com

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

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

4352 1886

www.alisonhomestead.com.au

Wyong Family History Group Inc.

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

4351 2211

secwfhg2@westnet.com.au

MUSIC Coastal a Cappella

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

0412 948 450

coastalacappella@gmail.com

Soundwaves chorus Male singers wanted No experience required, rehearsals 7pm Mondays

Wyong Probus Club

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

4352 3692

probuswyong55090@gmail.com

SERVICE GROUPS

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

SPECIAL INTEREST 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

Inner Wheel Club Wyong Inc

Wyong Lakes Australian

2755

play@wyonglakesafc.com.au

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

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

Newspapers Central Coast

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DOWN IN THE GARDEN: Growing Mulberries

CHERALYN DARCEY

On the Central Coast we are in a temperate area and while some tropical plants can grow well in various pockets and may even thrive with additional care, many plants from ‘up North’ just won’t survive or thrive in this cooler climate. When we think tropical plants for our garden, most of us are referring to the understory rainforest plants that generally need very rich loamy soil that is kept damp. These plants love humidity, will not tolerate frost and the temperature remains above 18c. Many tropical plants have large leaves to capture the light and the falling rain in the darkness of the jungle and while looking out over an area of wild tropical growth, you will also notice that the vegetation is rather tangled and almost overgrown in nature. I’ve got a few tips and tricks to get this look without having to go ‘Troppo!’. Planting Tips Try selecting plants that have darker foliage as this increases the perceived depth of your faux-tropical garden. The darker an area is, the more difficult it is the see where the garden ends. Increase volume by mass planting or grouping together pots of the same plants. This makes the viewer think they are looking at one big plant, not lots of small ones and subconsciously we tend to think of tropical plants as bigger even though that is not actually always the case. Placing plants closer together helps but mind that your selection is suited for this as the increase in humidity will be great for real tropical plants but not so good for others. Too much humidity will increase the chance of fungal issues. Vines will also boost the jungle vibe of your tropical paradise and you can try the Australian Natives Wonga Wonga Vine and Bower of Beauty (Pandorea jasminoides). Add in a few plants that have unusual and bright blossoms as nothing says tropical like these. A couple of suggestions for you that will do well in this area are Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia regina) and any of the Bromeliads.

Also Try These Plants Bamboo can give you a tropical look and if you are hesitant about letting this plant into your garden, then try the delightfully jungle-looking and sounding Tiger grass (Thysanolaena maxima). There are so many Cordylines in a myriad of colours and these can also give you another layer of texture with their spear-like leaves. The good old Swiss Cheese Plant (Monstera deliciosa) is a temperate area plant that looks like it comes from the hot depths of the jungle but will be incredibly happy in East Coast Aussie gardens. If you are looking for a large plant, try the Giant White Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia nicolai) as it is drought tolerant and will provide a great backdrop to your tropical garden. Philodendron ‘Xanadu’ will grow in full sun and is also drought tolerant.

Any of the gingers will work well including the ornamental stand out Shell Ginger (Alpinia zerumbet ‘variegata’). If you have a brown thumb, try a bunch of Cast Iron Plants (Aspidistra elatior) as they are pretty much indestructible and also do very well in large pots, perfect for courtyards. Pop in Flaming Katy (Kalanchoe blossfeldiana) in any open little pockets and spots as their leaves and bright flowers make interesting little focal points that pop. Heliconia of all sorts are also a welcome addition and give that unusual twist and while they may present a bit of a challenge, if you find a humid spot you should be rewarded.

Dark earthy colours will work as well. Rustic timber furniture and features will give a wild jungle feeling and you could try adding natural looking water features but instead of fast running fountains opt for slow trickling effects that will mimic the feeling and sounds of the rainforest.

Building a relationship with heatloving plants when you don’t live in the tropics. Marianne Willburn ISBN: 9780760368947. Quarto Books, USA If you want to grow real tropical plants or even just be inspired by them then I highly recommend this new book by Marianne Willburn. Both houseplant growing and delving into the creation of tropical growth for your garden is covered so well. The advice is suitable for those not living in hot tropical climates and is written in an easy to understand, at time humorous and insightful way. A gardening book with a bit of a difference for those who love the tropical look.

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Design Elements Use pots that are deep emeraldgreen to extend the lushness of your tropical garden.

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YOU & YOUR GARDEN: Howard Williams, Wyoming

After our search for the perfect Central Coast deciduous tree for Martin of Blue Bay, Howard Williams wrote to us with his suggestion: Dear Cheralyn, As grower of Australian native plants for well over 35 years, may I suggest a tree that I have grown which may be good for Martin. The tree is the Fine Leaf Tuckeroo (Lepiderema Pulchella) which puts on a beautiful new leaf followed by orange/

yellow flowers then orange berries which native birds love. It grows in my garden in Wyoming very well and is between 6 and 8 metres tall. You can cut it back quite hard and it will still live a good life. I hope this may help Martin. Regards Howard Williams

This week, you could plant artichokes, asparagus crowns, cape gooseberry, capsicum, beetroot, climbing and dwarf beans, cabbage, carrot, celery, chicory, choko, cress, cucumbers, eggplants, endive, melons, squashes, lettuce, spring onions, parsnip, peas, potatoes, radish, rhubarb crowns, salsify, silverbeet, sweet corn, alyssum, calendula, California poppy, carnation, celosia, chrysanthemum, cosmos, dahlia, dianthus, everlasting daisies, gazania, gerbera, marigold, petunia, salvia, zinnia, kangaroo paw, nasturtium, snapdragon, salvia. A few things in season: avocado, banana, blueberries, mango, asparagus, broad beans, silverbeet, passionfruit, oranges. Cheralyn Darcey is a gardening author, community garden coordinator and along with Pete Little, hosts ‘At Home with The Gardening Gang’ 8 10am every Saturday on CoastFM963. She is also co-host of @MostlyAboutPlants a weekly gardening podcast with Vicki White. Send your gardening questions, events, and news to: gardeningcentralcoast@gmail.com

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Troy peddles 300km for sick children When Troy Martin of Kanwal heard about the virtual Ride For Sick Kids Fundraiser run by Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Northern NSW in September, he knew it was something he wanted to be part of. “It’s the first year I’ve been involved,” he said. “I‘d heard about it before but this year I decided to sign up. “I knew of Ronald McDonald House and the work they do and having young children myself I know the importance of being able to stay close to them if they should ever get sick.” With the annual fundraiser restricted this year due to COVID-19, Martin completed his ride on an exercise bike in

Troy Martin clocked up almost 300km

his own home. “I aimed for 100km and ended up doing 300km throughout the month, so I was pretty happy with that,” he said. “I aimed to raise $500, being mindful that it’s been a tough couple of years for everyone, and managed to get $542. “It might seem a small amount but every little bit counts. “I’ll definitely be taking part next year, with expanded goals for kilometres and funds and I’d love to see more people on the Coast take part. “I might even get to do it outside next year. “There are some great bike paths around the region.” In all, riders raised over $250,000 for Ronald McDonald

House Charities (RMHC) Northern NSW, which runs the Ronald McDonald House at Gosford Hospital, as well as houses in Newcastle and Tamworth and the Ronald McDonald Family Retreat in Forster. CEO Ross Bingham said RMHC Northern NSW was incredibly grateful for the community support. “These vital funds will ensure we can continue providing a home away from home for families most in need across the region,” he said. In addition to funds raised through the virtual ride, local McDonald’s customers also raised more than $100,000 for Ride for Sick Kids by buying Helping Bikes in restaurants across the region. Now in its 30th year, RMHC Northern NSW has provided support to more than 81,000 families through its Ronald McDonald Houses, Family Rooms, Family Retreat and Learning Program. It is now gearing up for its largest annual fundraiser, McHappy Day, which will take place at McDonald’s restaurants nationwide on Saturday, November 13. Terry Collins

BOOK REVIEW

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The Blue Line Down

Author: Maris Lawyer Publisher: Hub City Press

The Blue Line Down is a book I chose after seeing it pop up on Kirkus Reviews (one of the sites I look at to help me chose books). This is a debut novel about Jude Washer growing up in West Virginia in the early 1900’s. His father works in the mines and that is where Jude’s future is heading. His mother passes away while giving birth to Willis and that is when Jude’s life falls apart. Jude’s father blames Willis

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for his wife’s death and punishes him harshly. Linnet Myers, a neighbour comes to the house to help put but eventually she marries and has her own children to tend to leaving Jude and Willis at the mercy of their cruel father. Willis grows up but still bears the brunt of Pa’s punishments. Eventually he goes to school and Jude has a sense of relief as he can keep an eye out for him, but he can’t watch him all the time and sometimes Jude would come home, “to find Willis with a boxed ear. Jude did not let on that he knew about the beatings. He did not know how.” During one brutal punishment Jude tries to

pull his father off Willis but Willis is so ashamed he runs into the mines to hide out. The mines will extol the ultimate punishment and Jude will be in such pain he does something to punish his father … but which will punish others as well. Jude ends up with the Baldwin-Felts, a group of thugs who are hired to

squash mine workers from unionising, by any method necessary, and that doesn’t mean by talking. There is a particularly brutal attack on a mining camp where Jude’s underling, Harvey Morgan is wounded when he speaks out about the cruelty. Jude decides he has had enough and takes the injured

Harvey on a journey that will lead them down to South Carolina where they meet some bootleggers who they now owe a debt to. But the Baldwin-Felts aren’t going to let them get away without a flight. This is a fast pace novel with some gritty writing set against a backdrop of the Appalachian coal wars and the bootlegging South – an engaging step back in time a hundred years ago during the times of prohibition and outlaws. It is a story about violence and suffering, revolution, morals and redemption. Jude is a person in pain that made a terrible decision, but he will try to make things right. The descriptions are so

detailed you can almost view the movie version. It isn’t a long book but it sure packs a punch. Kim Reardon The Reluctant Book Critic For those of you who aren’t familiar with this section, I am an avid book reader that writes about the books I read. I am a simple person with simple views on what makes a good story. I choose books that I want to read, usually from acclaimed lists (so most are pretty good, but some can be surprisingly bad). I always write what I honestly think and, as reflected in the Editor’s name for me, I do it all a little bit reluctantly. I have read some books from some amazing local authors – Dr Kwong, Donna Cameron and Nina Angelo all come to mind – and have written reviews on these. Over recent months however, I have had a lot of requests to review more local authors’ work, many in the form of unpublished manuscripts or self-published titles. While I do look at these requests, if you don’t see your book reviewed, it means it just wasn’t working for me.

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Old farm lifestyle estate would clear 168 hectares Public comment is being sought, under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (EPBC Act), in relation to a development proposal to turn Old Mardi Farm into a 246-lot rural residential housing estate. A Biodiversity Development Assessment Report was lodged with Central Coast Council as part of the development application, yet more information is being sought about threatened ecological communities and threatened species. Documents for perusal (EPBC 2021/8968) will be available for comment until Tuesday, November 2 online at stevensgroup.com.au Plans are to develop a lifestyle estate on land owned by Central Coast businessman, Laurie Denton, at 414 Old Maitland Rd, Mardi, in partnership with the Stevens Group. They say the project will be the only one of its kind on the Coast, with walking trails, central park and backing on to natural bushland settings for extended walks. A development application has been lodged with Central Coast Council to subdivide the huge parcel of land

into two lots. One lot of 55.68ha would be rezoned as environmental conservation (E2) land, with the remaining 168ha further subdivided into 246 residential lots along with landscaped parks, cycleways, barbecue areas, three-kilometre walking trail and a “feature fireplace”. The E2 land is to be the subject of a Biodiversity Stewardship Agreement under the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016. The Coast Environmental Alliance (CEA) is opposing the subdivision due to its impact on the environment which it

claims will see the removal of critically endangered fauna, koala habitat and vulnerable frog habitat. CEA said that while the developer agreed to zone 168ha of land that backs on to Ourimbah State Forest as E2 land, there are still irreversible direct and indirect impacts on the native flora and fauna. This includes clearing or modification of vast tracts of land, removing or disturbing native animal habitat, and the potential to impact on water quality across the floodplain, as well as contaminating the downstream aquatic

environments within Deep Creek which leads into Tuggerah Lakes. The 224ha parcel of land, at the base of Ourimbah State Forest, has been the subject of a rezoning proposal since 1999 and went before a NSW Planning Gateway determination in 2013 before being approved in 2018. That approval was never acted upon and this new DA will go to the Hunter Central Coast Regional Planning Panel for determination. Plans are to develop over five stages with rural residential lots ranging from 900sqm to

1500sqm and commencement within 24 months. While the site represents the only residential land west of the M1, all services are available to future residents within a few kilometres, the DA said. Plans include a grand new entry/exit road about 200m north from the farm’s current driveway on to Old Maitland Rd and a second emergency access would be provided towards the south on Old Maitland Rd for firefighting purposes. A walking trail and seating nodes have been provided throughout the development to

take advantage of the natural amenity provided by the surrounding E2 lands as well as the extensive planting proposed within the landscape plans. The large community park would feature an open kickaround lawn area, shelters with picnic settings and barbecues, nature plan area with garden, wood logs, mounded turf area and brushwood climbing equipment, creek line with river rocks and revegetation, seating platform, drinking fountains and three-kilometre walking trail with signage. Sue Murray

Free training to help win government business Small businesses across NSW now have access to free training and a guide to help them become “tender ready” and win NSW Government contracts through a new tender support program. The NSW Small Business Commission has collaborated with TAFE NSW to deliver four online courses and a written guide to help small businesses understand NSW Government tendering and contract processes. The launch is the first milestone in the four-year $5M tender support program being delivered by the Commission

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announced in the 2020 NSW Budget. The program is a driver of the government’s commitment to sourcing more goods and services from NSW small businesses. Finance and Small Business Minister, Damien Tudehope, said the NSW Government spent about around $40B each year on procurement of goods, services and construction, with nearly half of that amount going to small and medium businesses. “Small businesses make up more than 98 per cent of businesses in NSW. “If we can generate more

work for them through existing government spending, we will support jobs, families and communities,” he said. “Tendering for government work can take up valuable time and resources for small businesses, and larger businesses often have the edge. “These new resources will help small businesses to bridge that gap and be more successful in not only winning government work but also in tendering for private sector contracts, which requires similar knowledge and skills.” The training courses, Selling to the NSW Government,

comprise four modules that help small businesses prepare for and navigate major stages of the tendering and contract processes: getting business ready, finding opportunities, selling to government; and successful supplying. It is complemented by the new Selling to the NSW Government: A Guide for Small Business, which includes templates for key tendering documents. Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education, Geoff Lee, said it was great to see the NSW Small Business Commission working with TAFE NSW, the State’s comprehensive public training provider.

“These courses will help small business owners upskill and reskill their teams, and ultimately empower them to grow their businesses,” Lee said. NSW Small Business Commissioner, Chris Lamont, said the training and guide had been informed by a stakeholder engagement survey undertaken by the Commission, which sought views and experiences of small businesses and other key stakeholders. “The survey identified key pain points for small businesses in tendering for government work and what information and assistance was most useful in

helping businesses to lift their capabilities,” he said. The Commission’s tender support program aligns with the NSW Government’s refreshed Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) and Regional Procurement Policy, which allows Government agencies to buy goods and services directly from an SME for all procurements up to $150,000. The training modules and the guide can be accessed via the NSW Small Business Commission website.

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Health service aims to repurpose nursing home

The former nursing home at Mardi

Yerin Eleanor Duncan Aboriginal Health Services has lodged a development application with Central Coast Council to transform a vacant nursing home at Mardi into a community health centre. Japara Healthcare closed the aged care facility at 35 McPherson Rd in August 2020, citing the building’s design limitations and operational challenges. In July 2021 Yerin announced

it had purchased the property. Yerin plans to repurpose the former 75-bed aged care facility to provide a culturally appropriate health and wellbeing centre for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. The range of community services run by Yerin currently spreads over six separate sites in Wyong and the proposal will bring together those services into one building. Change of use from nursing

home to community health centre will involve alterations and additions but the existing floor area and height of the building will remain unchanged. A new 95-space car park, using low-impact ecoraster grids, will be built at the front of the site. The new community centre will operate weekdays between 9am and 5pm including Yerin’s Aboriginal Health Service and visiting health care providers including Aboriginal health

The site on Wyong River

practitioners, psychologists, midwife and early childhood nurses, allied health specialists and GP services. Yerin’s dental health service will remain in the Wyong centre. Council has raised concerns over the site being classified “high hazard” in a flood prone area, however, the development application includes “robust flood management procedures”. The Flood Risk Assessment

Report and Flood Emergency Response Plan (FERP) provided with the DA says that as the community centre would operate only during business hours it was a significant risk improvement, compared to the previous 24/7 residential aged care accommodation. The DA said the proposed community facility could operate with flood monitoring and evacuation procedures in place, while providing beneficial services to the community.

Yerin has requested that Council waive the s7.12 development contributions, given that the organisation is re-purposing a vacant building, providing a community health service and relies heavily on grants and donations to build the project and continue operations in the long term. The development application 1276/2021 is on public exhibition for submissions until November 5. Sue Murray

Diggers plans $36M seniors living apartments After building the 52-room Ibis Hotel in 2015, Diggers@The Entrance has now lodged plans to use part of its Long Jetty site to build 89 seniors living apartments. Diggers, owned by Tuggerah Lakes Memorial Club Ltd, has lodged a development application with Central Coast

Council to demolish two homes, which it currently rents, to erect the seniors living apartments in two buildings, ranging from two to five storeys. The proposed development, estimated to cost $36M, will be on the corner of the Diggers site, bounded by Gallipoli Rd, Archbold Rd and The

Entrance Rd. To be known as Yungala, the project will include a reception, meeting rooms, staff office, communal open space and parking for 106 vehicles in a partly-excavated ground floor/ basement car park. The plans also include a footpath to provide access and physical connectivity between

the proposed development and the existing Diggers Club. The development application says that the proposed development will provide a significant increase in the availability of high quality seniors housing product to the market in a premium location and in proximity to an extensive range of services and facilities

provided both within the Diggers Club and the surrounding area. It added that in so doing, the proposed seniors living will enable more local residents to remain independent but living within the local community and maintaining existing social networks. To replace the 102 lost

parking spaces taken up by the development, the club has lodged a separate development application to remove its eastern bowling green and build a two-storey car park with 107 spaces at the northern end of the property, at a reported cost of $1.5M. Sue Murray

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Julia NEWBOULD Managing Editor • Money magazine Getting approved for a home loan is set to get tougher after the banking regulator announced an increase to the minimum interest rate buffer banks use when assessing home loan applications. Previously, banks had to assess whether an applicant was able to service a loan that was 2.5% higher than the current advertised rate for a given product. Now, that threshold has been lifted to 3%. The move aims to increase the stability of the banking system, ahead of an inevitable increase in the cash rate. “While the banking system is well capitalised and lending standards overall have held up, increases in the share of heavily indebted borrowers and

leverage in the household sector more broadly, mean that medium-term risks to financial stability are building,” says APRA Chair Wayne Byres. “More than one in five new loans approved in the June quarter were at more than six times the borrowers’ income, and at an aggregate level the expectation is that housing credit growth will run ahead of household income growth in the period ahead. With the economy expected to bounce back as lockdowns begin to be lifted around the country, the balance of risks is such that stronger serviceability standards are warranted.” Commonwealth Bank was quick to give the change the thumbs up. “We believe that APRA’s announcement to increase the

serviceability floor is a sensible and appropriate step to help take some of the heat out of the housing market,” Commonwealth Bank chief executive Matt Comyn said in a statement. “Having increased our floor to 5.25% in June we think this further step will provide additional comfort for borrowers and is a prudent measure for lenders.” APRA forecasts that increasing the buffer by 0.5% will “maximum borrowing

capacity for the typical borrower by around 5%”. “The upcoming changes are one of the levers that APRA can use to decrease what they see as risk in the property market,” Marcus Roberts, founder of Brighter Finance tells Money. “During a low interest rate environment, such as we have today, it is important for borrowers to understand not just their actual loan repayments, but what a rise in rates would do to those

repayments. This move to increase the assessment rates is in a way replicating that calculation borrowers are doing, to reduce potential financial stress on borrowers in a rising interest rate environment.” “Having increased our floor to 5.25% in June we think this further step will provide additional comfort for borrowers and is a prudent measure for lenders.” The increase to the serviceability buffer is likely to be the first of many measures

designed to buttress the financial sector. Last month treasurer Josh Frydenberg gave the green light for APRA to turn the screws on the housing market. “We must be mindful of the balance between credit and income growth to prevent the build-up of future risks in the financial system,” he said. “Carefully targeted and timely adjustments are sometimes necessary.” DAVID THORNTON

More than half of employers are clueless about super changes More than half of employers are clueless on what the Your Future, Your Super reforms including stapling - mean and how to comply, according to new research. The study, commissioned by consumer experience consultancy CSBA and Fund Executives Association Limited (FEAL) in partnership with Melbourne Business School, surveyed 8355 individual fund members and 1155 employers. It found 54% of surveyed

employers were not aware of the YFYS reform and stapling requirement that comes into effect on November 1. Among employers who were aware of YFYS, approximately 65% looked to their funds for information and support, including details they could pass on to employees. The study also found 17% of employers had a specific suggestion for how super funds could improve proactive engagement. “Any help is better than none. I

assumed the stapling was between the employer and the ATO. Anything that will help an employer would be good,” one employer was reported as saying. Another employer gave this feedback: “Some background on what it actually is, and the impact on the employer to be compliant, and anything to give to employees would be fantastic.” When super fund members were asked if they were more or less likely to stay with their fund long term as a result of the stapling reforms, 52% of older

members said the legislation would not affect their likelihood to stay compared to 37% for younger members. Younger fund members, perhaps unsurprisingly, had the lowest agreement with the notion that their fund empowered them for retirement - with 31% disagreeing with the notion entirely. Looking at what prompted fund contact in the last 12 months, updating personal details (23%) and obtaining forms and paperwork (22%) were

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by far the most common reasons for members to contact the funds. Members closer to retirement were more likely to seek financial advice, discuss insurance and investments and were also more likely to report greater trust with the fund as a result of these interactions. “In a rapidly moving industry landscape, legislative changes such as YFYS are critical conversation openers for customer engagement. If you haven’t proactively contacted your employers or members to

explain how YFYS impacts them, it is a missed opportunity to add value and deepen your relationships,” says CSBA CX director of finance Sam Monteath. “Importantly, we know that the younger member cohort, who are likely to be most impacted by ‘stapling’ within YFYS, typically do not actively engage with their fund, rate their fund lower across key [customer experience] metrics, and are more likely to switch funds in the next 12 months.” ELIZABETH MCARTHUR

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Competition for events funding likely to be fierce Business NSW Central Coast has welcomed the announcement of the State Government’s $200M Recovery Package for Regional NSW designed to support events, shows and festivals. Regional Manager, Paula Martin, said the region was home to more than 1000 artists and performers who have seen their industry on its knees during pandemic lockdowns. “It is vital we reinvigorate this industry to offer young aspiring performers and artists a careers pathway as well as provide our community with events to look forward to,” Martin said. “As restrictions ease thanks to the collective efforts of our community to get vaccinated, we can now focus on investment strategies to bring structured events to the region including encouraging

The Central Coast Food & Wine Festival, in pre-COVID days

businesses to have their business events on the Central Coast. “The Coast is in a prime position to be the most attractive destination for events, tourism experiences and festivals outside of Sydney. “No other region offers the combination of beautiful

waterways, beaches, bushland options and accessibility by road and rail the way the Central Coast does. “We need to remember that regional competition is going to be fierce so getting on the front foot will be key.” Martin said a focus on Gosford city and waterfront as part of

the plan to attract large events was important. “A thriving region has a vibrant city at its centre but the lockdowns have severely impacted our city and it needs a refresh,” she said. “We have planned our city many times and we know what needs to be done.

“It’s time to get serious and accelerate investment into our city so we don’t fall behind and become an attractive investment option for business.” Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW, Paul Toole, said the package would deliver long term support and certainty for businesses as the state reopens, tourism rebounds and investors eye new opportunities. “The package includes $25M to help regional councils stage events such as festivals that help drive tourism and allow locals to reconnect,” he said. “Immediate financial support will also be provided for country shows to be held in 20212022. “Country shows have been disrupted by drought, bushfire, floods and COVID-19 and (a $5M investment) will help agricultural show societies come back bigger and better than ever, in the lead up to the

2022 Royal Easter Show.” Toole said successful projects in round one of the Regional Job Creation Fund would be announced in coming weeks. “This package has laid the foundations for a strong recovery for regional NSW and I look forward to making further funding announcements in the coming weeks. The newly announced package includes: $30M for the Regional Job Creation Fund Round Two; a $50M Regional Events Package, including a $20M Regional Events Acceleration Fund Round Two, a $5M Country Shows support package and a $25M Reconnecting Regional NSW Community Events Package; and $40M for priority infrastructure projects. Further announcements will be made with respect to the remaining $80M. Terry Collins

Vibrancy returns but Swansea is split Even as COVID-19 restrictions continue to ease, Central Coast residents are still not permitted to travel to other regional areas until November 1, with the State Government wanting to allow more time for people in the regions to be vaccinated before opening them up. Coast residents can only travel between Shellharbour, Wollongong, Blue Mountains and Greater Sydney. But Swansea MP, Yasmin Catley, says that decision has split the community in two in the Swansea electorate which extends from San Remo/ Budgewoi to Valentine/ Jewells in the north. Catley has written to the

Health Minister requesting double vaccinated people from the Coast be allowed to visit family in the Lake Macquarie and Hunter areas. “Under the current rules we have families who live just five kilometres from each other, but are prevented from seeing each, and must wait another three weeks despite having done the right thing and getting double vaccinated,” she said. “Whilst I understand the decision to stop travel to small regional areas and towns, the Lake Macquarie local government area has a near identical vaccination rate to the Central Coast,” she said. Since Monday, more restrictions have eased as the state hit the 80 per cent double vaccination mark. Community sport will resume,

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more friends and family will be reunited as numbers of people allowed at gatherings increase, and there will no longer be a cap on guests at weddings and funerals. Masks will also no longer be required in offices and drinking while standing and dancing will be permitted indoors and outdoors at hospitality venues. Leisure centres, gyms and pools have opened their doors and there will be a staged reopening of various other facilities in the coming weeks. Libraries at Toukley,Tuggerah, Kincumber and Woy Woy are open, click and collect continues at others until they re-open in coming weeks, and Bookmobile will start-up again from Monday, November 1. The Buttonderry waste management facility and

community recycling centre on Hue Hue Rd, Jilliby has reopened. Starting on Monday, October 25, sports programs at leisure centres and swimming lessons at pools will resume, and Niagara Park Stadium will reopen. Central Coast Stadium will reopen on November 1. Council Administrator, Rik Hart, said it was wonderful to see the vibrancy return to the Coast after a long period of lockdown. “To say that we are thrilled to re-open is an understatement – it is exciting to see activity return to venues and small businesses across the Coast as we get back to a freer way of living. “We’ve already re-opened a

number of our facilities in line with Public Health Orders and a host are scheduled to open their doors very soon. “This is a particularly important time to support local businesses and provide a much-needed boost to the Coast economy, but it is also vital that we are careful when we are out and about and ensure we carefully follow all safety requirements,” Hart said. He said that as required by the Public Health Orders for the Central Coast region, in-person attendance at Council facilities and venues was currently only an option for fully vaccinated people. All Council facilities and venues have thorough COVID safety plans which are updated to reflect any changes to the

Public Health Orders that apply to the Central Coast. These include QR code sign in, vaccination required, mask wearing indoors, physical distancing of 1.5m, rigorous cleaning, and staff trained in COVID-safe practices. All visitors over the age of 16 are required to show their vaccination certificate, sing-in using the QR code and wear a correctly fitted mask. Children under the age of 16 are not required to show a vaccination certificate but must be accompanied by a fully vaccinated adult from the same household. More information is available online at centralcoast.nsw.gov. au and searching “COVID-19”. Sue Murray

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Nurses help remote community Two Central Coast nurses have travelled to the furthest reaches of outback NSW, as part of a COVID response health team to help the remote community of Wilcannia. Acute Geriatrics Nurse Unit Manager, Fiona Young, and Trauma Clinical Nurse Consultant, Peter Mackay, put up their hands to help the remote and vulnerable community where COVID rapidly spread in August. The Gosford Hospital senior nurses joined a multidisciplinary, multi-agency team including

NSW Health, Police, Rural Fire Service, Australian Defence Force and SES. Due to limited accommodation in Wilcannia, 35 campervans were hired and set up in a park to accommodate, isolate, observe and monitor close contacts in a “hospital in the home” model – the first of its kind. Young and Mackay were involved in formalising procedures, observing close contacts, and carrying out home visits to check on positive cases in the community. This often involved them

needing to change in the back of a car and wear full head_to-toe personal protective equipment in temperatures well over 30C degrees, but both said it was a very rewarding experience. “The feedback from both the community and the Far West Local Health District was great,” Mackay said. “They really appreciated us being out there and helping out. We were almost always greeted with a joke or a yarn.” “It was great to be involved in a unique opportunity to set up a process of caring for close

contacts in a new and exciting model of care that can be implemented in other rural areas.” Young, who usually volunteers overseas each year, agreed the feedback was overwhelmingly positive and she was grateful for the opportunity. “It was a wonderful experience and opportunity to participate in setting up a new model of care during the COVID response,” she said. Source: Central Coast Health District

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Grants support preliminary research A pilot program supporting self-administration of chemotherapy at home is among seven research projects to receive funding under the 2021 Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) Caring for our Future Research Grants. The innovative projects have been awarded grants, totalling $127,005 in funding. The grants enable CCLHD staff and students to undertake research that will deliver longterm benefits to patients and the community. Jacqui Jagger of Cancer Services and Michael Swab of the Pharmacy Department are receiving a grant to pilot and evaluate a new model of care for eligible myeloma patients using self-administration of chemotherapy at home. Jagger said her research grant would help “give back a bit of control” to cancer patients. “This grant will help us provide better support for cancer patients in a number of ways,” she said. “Firstly, by removing the need

to make regular, sometimes twice a week, visits to hospital, it gives them more time to do the things they want to do. “This also helps the patient’s family, who often have to provide transport. “Myeloma is particularly difficult in that its chronic nature means people are more often on treatment than they are not. This grant will help keep a group of patients particularly susceptible to infections out of hospital, yet in active treatment from the comfort of their own home. “It will also enable us to develop robust telehealth services that relieve some of the pressure on our Cancer Services teams, providing sustainable benefits to District staff and patients alike.” Research into mental health support for First Nations pregnant women and mothers has also received a funding boost. Melissa Stephens from the Ngiyang Aboriginal Pregnancy Child and Family Health Service, and Leanne Roberts of Women, Children and Families, have been granted funds to improve anxiety

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and depression screening for First Nations pregnant women and mothers of children up to six years old. The research will develop an improved and culturally appropriate tool that allows for a comprehensive mental health assessment of pregnant Aboriginal women and mothers. Other recipients include Jonathan Brinton and Dr Anne Purcell from the Community Nursing Service who receive funds to evaluate the impact of CCLHD Communication Nursing Service’s Specialist Wound Centre model of care, introduced

in 2019, on improving wound healing rates and patient experiences,along with economic efficiencies. Cheryl Travers and Andrew Dixon from the Public Health Unit have been awarded a grant to explore the factors that affect healthcare workers’ ability and willingness to work during natural disasters and extreme weather events. Dr Anna Schutz of the Neurology Department and Dr Karen Hutchinson from the Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University, both will receive funding to assess the

impact of a community-based multidisciplinary motor neurone disease (MND) clinic, established in February 2020 on the Central Coast, on improving quality of life and patient outcomes in a regional setting. Clare Linton of the Podiatry Department, along with the University of Newcastle’s Professor Vivienne Chuter and Dr Sean Sadler, have been awarded a grant to help reduce the likelihood of people with diabetes developing ulcers or requiring amputation. Finally, Sim Galimam, of the Wyong Pharmacy Department, and Nicole Cerruto, from the Gosford Pharmacy Department, will receive funds to investigate whether COVID has affected the way patients with respiratory infections are treated empirically with antimicrobials. The research will involve a retrospective observational study comparing two randomised cohorts of patients, one with COVID and another with influenza, and will help formulate guidelines for future antimicrobial use during respiratory illness

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outbreaks like coronaviruses. The Caring for our Future Research Grants support projects that generate preliminary data in order to attract further larger funding grants in the future, such as the Translational Research Grants Scheme (TRGS), National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) grants or research fellowships. Research Manager at CCLHD’s Research Office, Dr Katherine Bolton, congratulated the recipients. “There were so many fantastic applications to choose from, but the quality of these projects really stood out in terms of the sustainable impact they will have,” she said. “The research projects will go a long way to enhancing the way we deliver care so that we can achieve the very best outcomes for our patients and the wider community.” Source, Media release, Oct 14 Central Coast Local Health District

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Starting over in Spring: mindset ‘big rocks’

GEORGIA LIENEMANN This is the third part of our post-lockdown wholistic health reset. We’re focusing on simple mindset and lifestyle shifts that will create significant results. Last week we introduced the concept of ‘big rocks’ and the benefits associated with ‘crowding out’ unproductive or harmful habits with beneficial ones. This week we’re applying it to mindset shifts and the small actions we can take in that area, to radically improve our health.

How long has it been since you experienced an irrepressible lust for life? When was the last time you had an outlook and accompanying energy levels that compelled you to jump out of bed and into your day? I’d hazard a guess that it’s been a while. Often, when life gets challenging or unpredictable, we can become trapped in the story that it’s our external circumstances that dictate where the needle lies on this barometer. A gentle reminder, folks: it’s not! We have the ability to actively generate this joyful, inspired state and we can develop this ability like a muscle – thankfully even during periods of grief, stress, uncertainty and upheaval! There are certain behaviours that support this type of mental muscle building and repeatedly engaging in these, create structural changes in the brain through the process of neuroplasticity. Essentially, the quickest way to change how we feel is to change

overextending oneself to meet the needs of others and this has the opposite effect when it comes to our health. In a practical sense, the habit of altruism of can be integrated in much the same way as a gratitude practice. Aim to include one small thing each day that you can do for someone else and build from there. Keep a list of simple ideas to inspire you if it doesn’t come naturally at first. Cleanse your feed

the way we think. Here are three simple practices that are powerful in their ability to radically improve our health. Practising gratitude If you’re rolling your eyes at how often this suggestion graces these types of lists, put your cynicism on hold for just a moment. There’s a reason why the world’s top high-performance experts unanimously rate it as one of the most effective strategies to create health and success. The sheer volume of research supporting this strategy is staggering. Gratitude is now being recognised as one of the essential keys to human health and happiness. It has the power to improve our resilience in the face of stress, reduce anxiety and depression, greatly improve sleep, immunity and numerous health markers, including blood pressure, while strengthening our social bonds and relationships (one of the most important predictors of longevity). How does it work? Whenever we cultivate a state of gratitude, there is a surge of the feel-good chemicals, dopamine, serotonin and oxytocin in the brain. We instantly enhance our mood and induce feelings of pleasure and contentment – regardless of our external circumstances. By practicing gratitude on a regular basis, we assist these

neural pathways to strengthen and eventually we create a more permanent shift in outlook. We perceive our reality differently because our brains are primed to notice and recognise positive occurrences. On the other hand, if you’re constantly ruminating over perceived negative events or allowing yourself to fall into a regular habit of complaining, then the pathways for gratitude and happiness will become weaker and less influential over time. How to implement the practice A great way to start is by keeping a gratitude journal and noting down a couple of unique things you are grateful for each day. If you have time – elaborate on why. If this is too much of a commitment to start with, even sitting quietly and focusing your full attention on one thing you deeply love and appreciate about your life, partner, work, kids or self each day. As we’ve spoken about in previous weeks, integrating any new habit will be more successful if it’s added to another existing routine. Keeping a small notepad or journal on the bedside table and jotting something down at bedtime or prior to rising is a really easy way to make this a daily habit that sticks. If you can rope your partner in to join you, it’s a great exercise to do verbally together at the end of each day. The research has

shown profound impacts of gratitude in relationships – it is now being recognised as one of the biggest predictors of relationship longevity and success. Another way to integrate this practice and have it simultaneously benefit your relationships is to regularly engage in the practice of writing thank you notes. Altruism Practising altruism, either in the form of kindness, compassion, generosity volunteering or donating, is another evidencebased strategy to improve wellbeing. Compelling research has shown that when we behave in an altruistic manner, we activate the pleasure and reward centres in the brain, much like when we indulge our food cravings or other niggling habits. There have been numerous studies highlighting the fact that people volunteering experience greater benefits than those they are serving. The most common benefits include increased satisfaction, a greater sense of connection and community and a noticeable improvement in self-esteem and selfacceptance. The essential thing to recognise is that it’s giving from a place of abundance that is associated with all the benefits – from a place of having enough time and energy to give. Sacrificial giving, on the other hand, involves

Your diet doesn’t merely consist of what you take from your plate, it’s what you tune into on television and social media, what you read, listen to and absorb from other people around you. Our ‘newsfeed’ for want of a better word, has the power to influence and redirect our thoughts – which we’ve established, greatly impacts how we feel. Lately, our feeds are jampacked with fear-based messaging, which, if absorbed without discernment, create a mild stress response and subsequent emotional state of worry or outrage. The exact opposite of the aforementioned states we’re aiming to cultivate for optimal health! A hugely beneficial practice in this day and age is to intentionally refine your mental input and load, either by having periods of ‘fasting’ or digital detox (lifechanging, if you haven’t tried it), or simply being more discerning about the types and tone of information you regularly allow into your space. Becoming more conscious of how much time we spend tuning into these time-sapping activities is also really important for wellbeing. Our nervous systems simply weren’t designed to be receiving as much excitatory stimuli as they are in the information age and one of the best antidotes is to clear some space in your day (or week) where you switch off all devices and allow good old fashioned silence, hobbies or heartfelt conversation to fill the gap. So, ponder which of these strategies you might like to implement first and then take one tiny step in the direction of making it routine. Step one: buy gratitude journal.

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More people seek help but funding must continue Recently released figures show that suicide rates in Australia dropped in 2020 compared with 2019 numbers. Lifeline Hunter Central Coast spokesperson, Robert Sams, welcomed the news but said more needs to be done. Latest statistics from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reveal that 3,139 Australians lost their lives to suicide in 2020 – a 5.4 per cent decrease from 2019. “The small reduction in rates of suicide shows that as a community we can reduce suicide but that we need to do more,” Sams said. “While the data does not give specific regional rates we know that rates of suicide are higher in

regional areas. “Lifeline in the Hunter Central Coast will continue to work with other Lifeline centres, governments, organisations and communities on the goal of having our region and nation free of suicide. “Lifeline is here for anyone in our community who is in crisis – 24/7. “There is hope; please do not suffer in silence.” Lifeline Australia Chairman, John Brogden, said it was encouraging that fewer Australians died by suicide in the middle of the 2020 COVID pandemic than in the previous year. “Last year, the aftermath of the bushfires and the impact of the ongoing pandemic had a

dramatic impact on many people’s mental health,” he said. “Calls to Lifeline rose significantly, with daily figures reaching a 2020 high of 3,326 calls a day. “It is reassuring to see that the service provided by Lifeline, other organisations and professionals has had a positive impact and saved lives. “Thanks to additional government funding and increased support from our corporate partners and fundraising, Lifeline has been able to answer a record number of calls and help more people than ever before. “The positive news is that people who need support are reaching out for it, and we’ve been able to deliver it.

“The fact that people’s worst fears of increased suicide deaths during COVID have not been realised in this ABS data is an important milestone. “The Australian Government, and the NSW and Victorian Governments are to be commended for their record spending commitments to mental health, especially to help those in crisis, not just during the pandemic, but into the future as we emerge into a post COVID world. “The challenge now is to maintain and build on this, to ensure that people at risk continue to be supported. “Over the past two years we have demonstrated to even more people that we are here to help them. “Now we have to ensure that

level of service is there for them into the future, so that everyone who needs support has access to it.” The average daily number of calls Lifeline received in 2020 was a record 2,868, up from the 2019 average of 2,533. That number has continued to rise in 2021, with average daily call volume rising to 3,064. Figures show that the 33 busiest days in Lifeline’s 58-year history have all been recorded in 2021. Brogden called on the community to reach out to each other, especially during lockdowns and as we approach the holiday season. “The past couple of years have been very tough for so many Australians and that has shown

in how many people have turned to Lifeline for help,” he said. “It is a reminder that a great many people are suffering at the moment and many of them are alone, particularly in those areas currently in lockdown. “We all have the power to make a positive difference in the lives of another person. “If you know someone is having a difficult time, if you know someone might be alone, please do reach out to them. “By checking in with someone to make sure they’re doing OK, you can show that you care; that can make all the difference.” If you are in need of help call Lifeline on 13 11 14. Source: Media release, Sep 29 Lifeline

Coast joins 80 per cent club The Central Coast joined the 80 per cent club as vaccination rates of anyone aged 16 or over reached 80.8 per cent, and 95 per cent have had their first jab. At the same time, reported

cases of COVID in the past week have dropped from 181 to 92, with 18 of those from an unknown source. One of those COVID cases was a 70-year-old woman who died last week at Gosford Hospital. A spokesperson for Central

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Coast Health District said the woman had underlying medical conditions and she was not vaccinated. Health authorities are urging anyone aged 12 years or over to be immunised at additional Pfizer walk-in clinics at Toukley,

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Facilities upgrade for The Entrance Public School The Entrance Public School will get an upgrade of its facilities as part of the NSW Government’s $120M Regional Renewal Program.

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Parliamentary Secretary for Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said The Entrance school would receive new and improved facilities in Round 3 of the renewal program. “Projects like new sport courts, library facilities,

bathroom upgrades and improved classrooms are being funded through this program,” he said. “Some projects have already been completed, such as upgraded toilets at Bateau Bay Public School.” Crouch said 59 projects across the region were being funded by Rounds 1, 2 and 3 of the Renewal Program. Minister for Education, Sarah Mitchell, said the program was driven by what school

communities wanted and included work such as upgrades to school playgrounds, sport courts and libraries. “All of the projects were put forward by the schools, so they are investments that we know the school community wants,” she said. The Regional Renewal Program is supporting more than 2,600 jobs across regional and metro NSW, and wherever possible, schools will use local

contractors and supplier ensuring the positive impacts of this stimulus are felt as far and wide as possible. The NSW Government is investing $7.9B over the next four years, continuing its program to deliver 215 new and upgraded schools to support communities across NSW. Source: Parliamentary Secretary for Central Coast, Adam Crouch

Funding to ‘turbocharge’ skills building An extra 103,000 free training places across the state are part of a $100M NSW Government economic recovery package to turbocharge skills training and future-proof the workforce. The recovery package contains new funding to extend the successful JobTrainer program, hundreds of fully funded school-based

apprenticeships and traineeships for Aboriginal students and funding for new ICT (information communication technology) traineeships in the public sector. Premier Dominic Perrottet said the $100M investment would support a pipeline of skilled workers and spearhead the state’s recovery by providing businesses with a

highly- trained workforce. “By investing in a skills-led recovery, the NSW Government is not only futureproofing jobs but ensuring people have the right skills to plug current shortages as the economy emerges from the pandemic,” he said. “NSW is leading the nation in free skills training in the joint federal and state JobTrainer program with more than

136,000 people in NSW taking up a course since it was introduced last October.” The Treasurer, Matt Kean, said the investment, part of the Government’s COVID-19 economic recovery package, would benefit critical industries including construction, health and IT to help NSW bounce back better.

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Lighting upgrade for two schools Toukley and Tuggerawong Public Schools will benefit from the NSW Government’s $157.9M LED Lighting Upgrade Program. Parliamentary Secretary for Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said the announcement couldn’t have come at a better time, with students returning to face-to-face learning after almost four months of online schooling. “LED lights can be tuned to mimic natural light, which can help how students learn by improving their attentiveness

and comprehension. “These lighting improvements will make a big difference to the way students learn, benefiting their eyes and minds. “The LED Lighting Upgrade Program also provides an exciting opportunity for tradies on the Central Coast, with local companies to receive priority in the tender process.” Tradespeople can tender for the LED lighting upgrade opportunities via the Local Trades Scheme, an online platform where small businesses can engage directly

with the Department of Education to bid for work at public schools in their local communities. Minister for Education, Sarah Mitchell, said the NSW Government was committed to improving the learning spaces for students as well as supporting communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. “The lighting upgrade is a great way for the schools to improve teaching spaces, reduce their power and maintenance bills but is also a fantastic way to stimulate local economic growth,”

Mitchell said. Toukley and Tuggerawong schools,along with Copacabana and Chertsey Primary School at Springfield have been funded under Tranche 3 of the program. Schools funded in tranches 1 and 2 are: Berkeley Vale PS, The Entrance PS, Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College, Berkeley Vale and The Entrance, Tuggerah PS, Jilliby PS, Kulnura PS, Tacoma PS and Wyong Creek PS. Source: Media release, Oct 12 Parliamentary Secretary for Central Coast, Adam Crouch

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More training opportunities coming in 2022 A program to improve education and career outcomes for high school students will be expanded over the next two years through $13.5M funding from the NSW Government. The Educational Pathways Program (EEP) introduces students to different postschool study and employment options and will expand from 24 schools to up to 139 public schools across NSW from next year. The program has been successful since it was introduced in 2020, with the number of students enrolling in school-based apprenticeships and traineeships tripling across

the schools participating in the pilot. Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education, Geoff Lee, said investing in career education and skills training for young people was key to keeping the NSW economy strong into the future. “Encouraging the next generation to consider an apprenticeship or traineeship through this program will help reduce future skills shortages and create a highly employable workforce. “Through this program, a growing number of Year 10, 11 and 12 students are earning and starting their career in industry while learning new

skills in the classroom. “The program is about exposing school students to the different directions they can take in their career so they can make informed and confident decisions,” Lee said. Minister for Education, Sarah Mitchell, said the NSW Government was supporting high school students looking to take the first step in their career. “Greater Year 12 retention, increased completion of school-based apprenticeships and traineeships, and increased participation in post-school education are just some of the benefits of the program,” Mitchell said.

Coast secondary public schools will share access to the Educational Pathways in 2022 with schools in the Illawarra, New England and North West, Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and Hunter Valley, Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven, Parramatta and Blacktown. The NSW Government’s investment in the Education Pathways Program will fund

things like strengthened career guidance and support for school students under specialist teachers for schoolbased apprenticeships and trainees, immersion programs with Registered Training Organisations including TAFE NSW to give high school students vocational tasters of different industries. Other programs being funded

include workshops to teach students employability skills, such as how to prepare for a job interview, how to communicate with employers, and how to manage their online presence, and finally dedicated careers support to connect students to local employers and jobs. Source: Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education, Geoff Lee

PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE We encourage you to participate KARIONG SAND AND SOIL SUPPLIES FACILITY SSD-8660 We’re holding a Public Meeting to listen to the community’s views The NSW Department of Planning, Industry & Environment has now completed its evaluation of the proposed Kariong Sand and Soil Supplies Facility SSD-8660 and provided it to the Independent Planning Commission NSW for determination. To ensure interested individuals and/or groups can have their say on the Kariong Sand and Soil Supplies Facility SSD-8660, the Commission will conduct a public meeting remotely by video conference (with an option to participate by telephone).

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Commissioners Dianne Leeson (Panel Chair) and Peter Cochrane have been appointed to determine this state significant development application. They will host this electronic Public Meeting from 10am AEST on Tuesday 9 November 2021 to hear directly from community members. How to Have Your Say

Do you have a child who is currently in Year 5? Does your child demonstrate some or all of the following: • enjoys thinking in complex ways • requires fewer repetitions when learning new things • becomes intensely focused in their area of interest or passion

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This electronic Public Meeting will be live-streamed on the Commission’s website: ipcn.nsw.gov.au/livestream In the interests of openness and transparency, a transcript of the public meeting will also be published on the Commission’s website.

Your child may benefit from being a student at a NSW Department of Education selective high school. A selective high school can provide your child with an education designed to challenge them academically and mix with other like-minded students.

Written submissions

If you want to have your say on this project but are unable to participate in the Public Meeting, you can submit your comments in writing to the Commission up to one week (seven days) after the Public Meeting via email, post or our online portal: ipcn.nsw.gov.au/have-your-say. The deadline for written submissions is 5pm AEST on Tuesday 16 November 2021.

There are 47 selective high schools across NSW which form part of the public education system. You can apply for your child to participate in a test to determine if they are eligible for placement into a Selective High School.

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You can find the Department’s final assessment report on our website: ipcn.nsw.gov.au under Kariong Sand and Soil Supplies Facility SSD-8660. Other relevant documents are accessible at planningportal.nsw.gov.au/major-projects under Kariong Sand and Soil Supplies Facility. Please Note: Any information given to us may be published on our website, unless explicitly stated otherwise. Please refer to the Commission’s Privacy Statement, available on our website for more information. Contact: Office of the Independent Planning Commission NSW on (02) 9383 2100 or Email: ipcn@ipcn.nsw.gov.au | Level 15, 135 King Street, Sydney NSW 2000

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$50,000 available per electorate to build participation

Sports clubs across the Coast can apply for $20,000 grants

Projects which focus on increasing participation in sport through events, development programs and facilities are the focus of the latest round of the NSW Government’s Local Sport Grant Program. Parliamentary Secretary for Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said up to $50,000 per state electorate was available to sports clubs on the Coast to help make their ideas a reality. “We know that sport has great health, social and economic advantages and the NSW Government is looking to strengthen our local sporting communities through this funding boost. “Sport goes far beyond the physical benefits. “It boosts social networks and can also help develop skills and create jobs. “A variety of initiatives have successfully received funding in previous rounds, including the purchase of a new dragon boat trolley for the Deepwater Dragon Boat Club, a new set of lawn bowls and coaching aid

equipment to assist elderly and disabled bowlers at Terrigal Bowling Club, pop-up goals and female uniforms for Kincumber Roos Football Club and the resurfacing of basketball courts at Breakers Indoor Stadium,” Crouch said. Minister for Sport, Natalie Ward,said the NSW Government funded over 930 projects across the State through the last round of the Local Sport Grant Program. “This funding will support projects at our grassroots sporting clubs which are driving participation

opportunities, so that more people across NSW can enjoy the benefits of being involved in sports,” Ward said. Successful clubs can receive funding of up to $20,000, with up to $50,000 available for each electorate in NSW. Applications are open now and will close on November 19. For more information, go to www.sport.nsw.gov.au/localsport-grant-program. Source: Media release, Oct 14 Parliamentary Secretary for Central Coast, Adam Crouch

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Notification of Publication of Preliminary Documentation EPBC Referral 2021/8968 – Notice for Public Comment 414 Old Maitland Road Residential Subdivision, Mardi, NSW. Notice of Publication of Preliminary Documentation Under the provisions of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (the Act).

The following notice is published pursuant to Section 95A; Direction to publish referral information and invitation to comment. Transnational Pastoral Pty. Ltd and Stevens Holdings Pty. Ltd are the entities intending to take the action as part of the proposed subdivision at the above address, to subdivide eight (8) existing allotments into two Torrens Title lots, one containing all of the land zoned R5 Large Lot Residential and E3 Environmental Management and the remainder being all of the land zoned E2 Environmental Conservation. The E2 zoned land is to be the subject of a Biodiversity Stewardship Agreement under the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016. The residential subdivision proposal involves a number of stages that will ultimately result in the creation of 246 residential allotments under two Community Title schemes. The proposal (reference: EPBC 2021/8968) has been deemed a controlled action under Section 75 of the EPBC Act and is being assessed by Preliminary Documentation requiring further information. Each matter within the controlled action that is protected by a provision of Part 3 under Section 18 and 18A of the EPBC Act: Listed threatened species and ecological communities include; • Threatened Ecological Community: River-flat Eucalypt Forest on coastal floodplains of southern New South Wales and eastern Victoria (River-flat Eucalypt Forest) – Critically Endangered • Threatened Species: Biconvex Paperbark (Melaleuca biconvexa) & Scrub Turpentine (Rhodamnia rubescens) As part of the draft Preliminary Documentation and associated material relating to the proposal comments in writing are invited for anyone to give, within the period specified in the direction for the Preliminary Documentation and associated material relating to the proposal. Date of direction to publish was 23 September 2021; Final date of publication for preliminary documentation is the 20 October 2021; with documents being available for public comment for 10 days (final date for comment 2 November 2021). Information will be made available at https://stevensgroup.com.au/ and will also be displayed in newspapers and through the local council during the prescribed period. Due to current restrictions associated with COVID-19, public display of the material is not feasible. In the event that a member of the public does not have access to the internet to access the website provided, a copy of the documentation can be supplied via email or via direct mail. Please contact simon@andersonep.com.au to arrange either of these services. If a member of the public cannot access the document from this website, requires assistance or is a person with special needs (i.e., for whom English is a second language or who has a vision impairment) may contact Simon Purcell for assistance 0405 165 721. A copy of the documentation can be provided either via email or direct mail. Hard copies will be provided at no cost. Please contact Simon Purcell from Anderson Environment and Planning to arrange either of these services via email simon@andersonep.com.au.

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Veterans invited to paddle, walk or ride

An introduction to the world of ocean racing in outrigger canoes will be held at Gwandalan this weekend, as part Veterans Health Week. Purple Warriors Australia Outrigger Canoeing will hold the come and try day on Saturday, October 23, starting at 11am on Lake Macquarie at the Point Wolstoncroft Sport and Recreation Centre on Kanangra Dr. On November 4 at Long Jetty, the Terrigal Wamberal RSL Sub-Branch will stage a Health Week Ride & Walk event.

The event at Saltwater Creek Park on The Entrance will be held between 10am and 2.30pm and involve a 5km bike ride or 2km walk, followed by a barbecue. Participants will need their own bike, helmet, chair, hat, water bottle and appropriate attire. During the event, a clinical psychologist will address the group on mental health matters. These events are among 720 being held to focus on veteran wellbeing during the largest Veterans Health Week held in the country.

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

The Australian Government has provided a record $540,000 funding for Veterans Health Week activities that focus on enhancing the overall health of our veterans and their families. Minister for Veterans Affairs and Defence Personnel, Andrew Gee, said this year’s theme, Get Moving, is promoting physical health and encourage veterans and their families to stay active. “I’m delighted this year’s Veterans Health Week is the biggest yet, with ex-service organisations and community groups coming together to host more than 720 events around

the country until the end of November,” he said. “We know that staying active can have many flow-on benefits to our physical and mental health, and so I encourage veterans and their families to get out and get involved in Veterans Health Week. “As part of the event calendar, veteran charity Swiss 8 has also been supported to host barbecues across the nation during Veterans Health Week and in the lead up to Remembrance Day, to help raise awareness of the importance of mental health.

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“Improving mental health starts with connection and meaningful conversations, and where better to have a chat and check-in with your mates than with a snag by the barbie. “I’d like to thank all our exservice organisations and community groups for showing their support and putting on a raft of fantastic COVID-safe events and activities for veterans and their families to participate in,” Minister Gee said. “Among the planned virtual events is the Bravery Trek Challenge 2021 run by the Bravery Trust, which challenges

veterans and their families to walk, run or cycle 100km to celebrate 100 years of the Royal Australian Air Force. “I encourage you all to check out the events on offer near you, and perhaps broaden your network by participating in virtual activities outside your local area.” A full list of Australian Veterans’ Health Week events and information about how to register is available on the DVA website dva.gov.au/vhw or by calling DVA on 1800 838 372 or email vhw@dva.gov.au Sue Murray

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

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

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

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Defender represents Australia in qualifiers

Lewis Miller training with the Central Coast Mariners

FOOTBALL Central Coast Mariner defender, Lewis Miller, has been confirmed within the Australian U23 squad to travel to Tajikistan for the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Under-23 qualifiers against Indonesia. Miller has played over 1000 minutes in yellow and blue

since being called up from the academy into the Mariners first team under the leadership of Alen Stajcic in 2019. This includes one FFA cup win in 2019 against Brisbane Roar and, most recently, one A-league finals match against Macarthur FC. This is Miller’s first call up to represent his nation in the professional grades and the 21-year-old is taking it as an

opportunity to develop his game alongside the best young players in the world. “I am really looking forward to travelling to Tajikistan and I can’t wait to get my first taste of international football and experience the Australian U23 set up,” Miller said. “Playing for your country is such a great honour and I want to give everything I have during this time.”

The news has also been welcomed by Mariners Head Coach, Nick Montgomery, who wished his squad member the best ahead of this important career milestone. “Lewis has great potential in his playing style and has been nurturing well through the academy and now first team,” Montgomery said. “It’s such a positive step for him in his career.

“It speaks volumes for what we are trying to build here, a place where young talent can come, put the hard work in and be rewarded with opportunities like this, as we saw with Ruon (Tongyik) and Kye (Rowles) last season.” Miller was similarly praised by Mariners Head of Football, Ken Schembri. “He has worked hard during this pre-season and his

performances over the years have rightly been rewarded,” he said. “I look forward to watching him on the national stage and we value this experience as adding to the season for us.’ Source: Media Release, Oct 15 Central Coast Mariners.

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. 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

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A big thankyou to everyone who reported their sightings for our “Dolphin Days” weekend. We’ve had a great response from

the entire Coast, even if the weather wasn’t all that good. We will now work through the data and see what conclusions we come to for our research. Sightings have been fantastic for humpback whales as well. All whale sightings are valuable for our research, and we’ve been getting a lot, particularly mothers and their calves in recent days. Whale and dolphin sightings

have come in from Wybung Head, Frazer Park, Lakes Beach, Norah Head, Soldiers Beach, North Entrance, Toowoon Bay, Shelley Beach and Crackneck Lookout. Seals have popped up at Norah Head, The Entrance and Bateau Bay. Remember if you see a seal on the shore or rocks, stay back at least 40m, never get between the seal and the water, keep pets and

kids well away, and never try to touch or feed them. If you’re planning to go whale watching, remember to comply with Health Regulations and police/government directions. Let us know if you see a whale, seal or dolphin by text or call 0490 401 969. You can also email us at centralcoastdolphins@gmail. com

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Send us your sports news on anything

related to the Central Coast at any level. This is not for registration days or fundraising activities, but for your core sport activity and we’ll do our best it get it in for you. We have five newspapers a fortnight, a daily radio news bulletin, a weekly video news, and a comprehensive website, all there to help you get your news out to the community.

Send to sportreports@centralcoastnews.net and include a contact telephone number and some photos

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Dorf ditches his shoes to join the Dutchman

Local fundraisers Bryan Dorfling and Matthew Johnstone were so impressed by Anton Nootenboom, also known as the Barefoot Dutchman, that they joined him when he passed through the Central Coast last week. Nootenboom was on his way to Manly where he completed is 2,600km journey on Sunday, October 17, walking barefoot from Cairns. Nootenboom spent the past six months walking barefoot down the eastern coastline raising money and awareness for men’s mental health, and in the process, setting a new Guinness World Record. Joining him for the walk in Budgewoi was Gorokan resident, Mathew Johnstone,

and Live to Give Oz advocate, Bryan Dorfling. Dorfling, who in 2020, swam from Bondi Beach to Budgewoi to raise money for Camp Breakaway, and walked from Budgewoi to Brisbane in 2019 to raise money and awareness for breast cancer, said the walk brought back memories of his swim and walk. “When he (Nootenboom) was walking through Budgewoi, a friend messaged me asking if I had heard of this Barefoot Dutchman, so I had a quick look and thought this is amazing. “I went to see him, he’s such a beautiful character, really jolly, really easy to chat with, and I’m going to walk with him to Sydney now. “I’ve ditched my shoes in support of The

Barefoot Dutchman. “I like my shoes, I think they’re comfortable and soft and squishy, but this legend has done nearly 3,000kms in bare feet, so I thought I could do a hundred or so with him. “The challenges I had pale in comparison to what he had, when I went on my walk, I had foot massages, and acupuncture and salt baths and he’s not doing any of that. “He’s just doing the hard yards and getting it done, and it’s completely amazing. “The Coasties have been amazing, I put out a little shout out on Live to Give Oz’s Facebook page which raised about $500 to cover his accommodation and food for the last few days. “He’s been sleeping in a tent,

so we thought the least we could do to make his coast trip comfortable. “Everyone that we’re meeting on the way has been affected by mental health, and he’s really given a great message for a good cause. “With all the lockdowns and all the fear and all the COVID restrictions, we need it now more than ever, so Anton getting out there and walking, it’s been able to really spread the message and do good for the community,” Dorfling said. Johnstone said he joined the walk at Lake Munmorah after having a conversation with Nootenboom. “It’s actually been pretty cool and just walking along, there were times that it got a bit tough, but we got the music out

and had a good deep and meaningful chat, so we kind of formed a little bit of a Brady Bunch, and a really good friendship too. “Being someone who has been in that situation myself a few years back, and then being involved with something like this, I don’t think I would have ever done something like this until I met Anton. “He’s such a humble bloke and it meant a lot to me, and also to support Anton getting to the finish,” Johnstone said. Speaking at the end of his trek, Nootenboom said he was feeling overwhelmed. “To make a statement like this, and to show everyone who is struggling right now to show them that they’re not alone,” Nootenboom said.

So far, Nootenboom has raised over $50,000 for the cause. “It’s crazy that it’s been doing so much, especially these last few weeks as I saw it going up, and the fact that that money is going to help so many people. “Everyone that has donated, thank you from the bottom of my heart. “Thank you for helping me, helping everyone. “It’s absolutely amazing,” Nootenboom said. In 2019, Nootenboom became the first person to reach the Mount Everest Base Camp barefoot, raising money and awareness for the remote communities and wildlife of the Himalayas. Harry Mulholland