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Coast will pause to remember

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Shadow Minister for Vocational Education, Tim Crakanthorp, joined Central Coast Labor MPs, students, staff and union members on Monday to protest changes to TAFE classes. See page 5

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A homage to Cat Stevens, called Remember The Days of Cat Stevens starring Darren Coggan is coming to the Art House in March 2022. See page 18

Business Members of The Entrance Long Jetty RSL Sub-Branch (from left), Secretary Paul Wright, Ailicia Emanuel, President Les Mackie and Assistant Secretary Bob Fitzpatrick

At 11am tomorrow, November 11, people all around the nation will pause for a minute’s silence in remembrance of the lives lost in all wars and conflicts. Remembrance Day was once called Armistice Day as it signalled the end of World War I, when the armistice was signed between the Allies and Germany at Compiegne, France, to end hostilities on the Western Front at 11am on November 11, 1918. After World War II, the Australian Government agreed to a request from the UK to change the name to Remembrance Day in order to commemorate those who lost their lives in both World Wars. Now, the day of memorial pays tribute to all Australian lives lost in all

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them. wars and conflicts. It’s an extremely significant day, Remembrance Day, and second only to ANZAC Day, and it is often referred to as Poppy Day. The poppy’s origin as an enduring symbol of remembrance lies in the landscapes of World War I as they were a common sight, especially on the Western Front. As the Central Coast region is home to the highest number of veterans of any region in NSW, residents will be donning their red poppy clasps and attending one of the multitude of memorial services across the Coast to pay

homage to the fallen. Members of OurimbahLisarow RSL Sub-Branch have been busily handcrafting poppies for Remembrance Day, with funds raised going to Legacy, a support organisation for Australian Defence Force men and women. Ourimbah-Lisarow RSL SubBranch President, Barbara McNab, said there will be a service starting at 10.50am in the club grounds with local school children attending and school captains involved in the ceremony. “Remembrance Day must be commemorated, just like ANZAC Day, as we need to remember those who fought

for our country and our freedom,” she said. Wyong RSL Sub-Branch Secretary, Tony Drover, said his club would be laying a wreath at a ceremony in the carpark with up to 30 people expected. “This year, due to COVID, we’re keeping it small and we’ll plan to involve more people post-COVID next year, such as ANZAC Day,” he said. There will be a service at Toukley RSL Sub-Branch at their cenotaph in the club grounds and The Entrance Long Jetty RSL Sub-Branch will stage a Remembrance Day event with limited numbers in Memorial Park, The Entrance.

In order to comply with current COVID regulations, the cenotaph in Memorial Park will be surrounded by barricades with only one entry and exit point to the seating for 100 who will be required to QR code entry and show their vaccination certificate. Others are welcome to view the service from other parts of the park, which will include a wreath laying, sounding of the Last Post and participation by local clergy. President of The Entrance Long Jetty RSL Sub-Branch, Les Mackie, said unfortunately because of COVID, it would be a low-key event but nevertheless a significant commemoration, which will be followed by a luncheon at the clubhouse. Sue Murray

Business NSW Central Coast has welcomed an announcement that the State Government will offer more than $8M in grants across the state. See page 31

Sport

The Central Coast Mariners have promoted another long serving local Academy player into the ranks of their first team, this time signing 18-year-old Jacob Farrell. See page 40

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Woy Woy residents have been given a Pelican Park update but it didn’t give timeframes about a promised consultation or anything concrete about the future of the playground located at Fisherman’s Wharf. See page 5

Lakes Festival returns

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Vulnerable people on the Central Coast were the winners when Gosford Community Corrections officers delivered a load of food staples to Coast Shelter in Gosford on October 26. See page 3

Woy Woy is finally home to a state-of-the-art wharf featuring a floating pontoon, accessibility features, solar lighting and smart benches with mobile phone charging capabilities. The wharf opened to a fanfare of music, chatter and anticipation on a sunny Monday morning (October 25). A COVID restricted crowd of 50 invitees attended the opening, with guests such as local MPs, Council directors, business leaders, ferry operators and representatives of the local Aboriginal Land Council, treated to a jazz band on arrival. The $5.6M project, which aims to improve the daily commute for locals and visitors,

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was officially opened by Council Administrator, Rik Hart, and Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch. Hart said the wharf would help draw more locals and visitors to Woy Woy. “It’s terribly important because it is a major commuter belt within Brisbane Water and so I’m expecting people to utilise it and you will see a lot of people here,” Hart said. “It makes [Woy Woy] a destination now … people will come here and travel on the ferry, it makes a huge difference …it allows other retail, such as the food and beverage industries, to thrive so that’s what I expect will happen. “It couldn’t have been done without the State Government’s contribution.

“The $1.6M that comes from us is renewal money – this is a renewal of an existing asset which means we have not had to find new money for it. “Because it’s a renewal project, the existing maintenance and operating costs are still all built into our current budget, so it won’t have any impact.” The upgrade also features mounting points for wheelchair lifting devices on the pontoon, a covered pontoon gangway and passenger shelter and a dedicated fishing area located on the corner of The Boulevarde and Brisbane Water Dr. Crouch said the NSW Government was proud to contribute $4M to the project from the Regional Communities Development Fund. “It’s so important the

community has the necessary infrastructure from one end of the Central Coast to the other … to ensure we have state of the art facilities for locals but also for the thousands of people who visit,” Crouch said. “It’s a testament to us as a community to deliver amazing infrastructure like this for everyone to use. “I think most of us, at some point, have stood here looking like we’re walking on water in a high tide and no longer will that be the case. “I know Central Coast Ferries will benefit greatly from this – it’s a wonderful economic investment, but it’s not just about the money, it’s about the jobs this has created during the COVID pandemic. “It’s a great facility for our community to enjoy well into

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Ettalong spell bound by witches on SUPs

Out&About

The Central Coast Lakes Festival returns this year in a new format, following its cancellation last year due to COVID-19 restrictions.

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A group of witches left bystanders spell bound as they wand-ered down Ettalong Beach on Sunday morning, armed with their broomsticks (paddles), flying carpets (boards) and the odd curse or two.

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A St Huberts Island resident has received national recognition for her work in designing Woy Woy Fishermen’s Wharf after she was tasked with revitalising the iconic restaurant. See page 21

Education

Students across the Peninsula have returned to face-to-face learning from October 18 after spending term three learning from home. See page 29

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McBride says Government can’t be trusted on climate Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, has described the Federal Government’s announcement of its plan to deliver net zero emissions by 2050 as a “major let-down” for the Central Coast. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the Government would “act in a practical, responsible way to deliver net zero emissions by 2050 while preserving Australian jobs and generating new opportunities for industries and regional Australia”. Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, said the Long-Term

Emissions Reduction Plan would see Australia continue to reduce emissions while growing the economy, maintaining affordable, reliable energy and ensuring the regions remain strong. “Our Plan continues the policies that we have already put in place and that we know have worked,” Wicks said. “Our technology-driven approach will continue our strong emissions reduction record while preserving traditional industries and establishing Australia as a leader in emerging low emissions technologies.” Wicks said the latest official

projections showed Australia was on track to reduce emissions by up to 35 per cent by 2030, “well above our target of 26-28 per cent”. But McBride said there was no new policy in the announcement. “The Government hasn’t provided modelling for their plan, or legislation,” she said. “Just last week in Parliament, they voted against legislating net zero emissions by 2050. “Australians need a solid commitment, not empty promises. “This is a government that claims it wants to reduce

emissions ‘the Australian way,’ without risking jobs in regional communities like the Coast. “At the same time, they refuse to put a stop to risky projects like PEP-11… a project that would devastate our local environment, our marine life, and our local economy. “It would put thousands of jobs at risk, but the Government is still refusing to act. “If they can’t rule out dangerous projects like PEP11, they can’t be trusted with Australia’s national climate plan.” A joint press release issued

by Prime Minister Morrison and Minister for Industry, Energy and Emissions Reduction, Angus Taylor, said the plan was based on existing policies and would be guided by five principles to ensure Australia’s shift to a net zero economy would not put industries, regions or jobs at risk. These principles are: technology not taxes; expand choices not mandates; drive down the cost of a range of new technologies; keep energy prices down with affordable and reliable power; and, be accountable for progress. Continued page 4

Central Coast Leagues Club has reported a profit of just over $3.5M for the 2020-21 financial year, following a loss the previous year of a little over $1M and is forging ahead with a masterplan for the future. See page 25

Sport

Sydney Thunder player and Central Coast local, Lauren Smith, is gearing up for a new season of Women’s Big Bash League ready to face the Sixers and Scorchers on October 30 and 31. See page 40

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Federal Member for Shortland, Pat Conroy, is in Glasgow this week representing Labor and the Central Coast/Hunter region at the climate change conference, COP26.

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“Decisions made at this conference will have a profound impact upon Australia and especially upon our region,” he said. “Carbon intensive regions like ours must be at the forefront of considerations, so that’s why it’s really important that I’m over there explaining that. “People on the Central Coast have strong views on climate change and are profoundly impacted, so it will be useful for people to understand,” he said. Conroy, whose Shadow

Pat Conroy (left) at University of NSW’s Hydrogen Energy Research Centre with Professor Kondo-Francois Aguey-Zinsou and Matt Thistlethwaite

portfolios include International Development and Assistant Shadow Minister for Climate Change, is the only Labor MP attending and he is “reasonably sure” that this is the first time a Central Coast MP has represented Australia at a climate conference.

“I will be engaging with other delegates and stakeholders to hear about climate action their nations are taking and discussing the positive policies Labor has already developed,” he said. Conroy said it was a massive privilege to be at the two-week

event, which kicked off last week until November 12. COP26 is the 26th United Nations climate change conference, officially known as Conference of the Parties, and often referred to as the Glasgow Climate Summit because this year it’s being held in Scotland’s

Photo: Alison Howard and Bombora Ettalong Beach SUP

largest city, Glasgow. More than 30,000 people are expected to attend, bringing together leaders from nearly every country – politicians, scientists, non-government organisations, businesses, journalists, lobbyists, negotiators and activists. This year’s COP, which was held over from last year because of COVID, is even more important as it’s the fifth since COP21 in Paris in 2015, when the Paris Agreement climate treaty was agreed. Under the Paris Agreement countries promised to strive towards limiting the rise in global temperatures to 1.5C above pre-industrial levels.

Central Coast doctor, Elly Warren, has backed calls from the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) for more help for GPs ahead of the rollout of COVID-19 booster shots... See page 31

Sport

The Australian Olyroos have successfully qualified for the 2022 AFC U23 Asian Cup to be hosted by Uzbekistan, with no small thanks to Central Coast Mariner and national debutant, Lewis Miller.

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Giant Barred Frogs, Manning River Helmeted Turtles and Stuttering Frogs will be the first tenants at Conservation Ark, a new conservation and recovery facility for endangered wildlife. See page 3

Out&About

The $8.25M redevelopment of the Peninsula Recreation Precinct at Umina aims to upgrade a range of facilities at the precinct which included the construction of a modern BMX Pump Track, upgrades to the existing skate park, a new outdoor basketball court, parking, walking tracks, exercise station and a barbecue-viewing area. The project was fully funded by the Federal Government and was to be delivered through

Planning meeting with Council, Lucy Wicks and community groups at the Jasmine Greens Park Kiosk this year

Central Coast Council. In PP032, it was reported that development had not commenced and that local sporting clubs were disappointed with the delay.

A Council spokesperson said Council has recently received the final funding agreement from the Federal Government. “At the time of the funding announcement, Council was

provided with a high-level list of works with indicative budget assigned to each element of the proposal,” a Council spokesperson said. “However, a detailed scope of

works still needed to be established with true costs of what was being proposed. “The process to identify options and costing was then undertaken. “Council continued to work with the Federal Government, in conjunction with Lucy Wicks and relevant local community sporting groups to negotiate what was possible. “In May 2021 a draft scope of works and budget breakdown was agreed to by Council, the relevant community groups and local MP – which was then submitted to the funding Department for approval. Continued page 6

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Peninsula Ocean Swimmers recently participated in an ocean swimming challenge to stay active during lockdown. See page 40

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Regional Youth Support Services (RYSS) has officially opened its new centre in Gosford after a 12-month delay.

Members of The Entrance Long Jetty RSL Sub-Branch (from left), Secretary Paul Wright, Ailicia Emanuel, President Les Mackie and Assistant Secretary Bob Fitzpatrick

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St John Ambulance has resumed its face-to-face training courses and is urging the region’s businesses to prioritise the safety of their workplaces. See page 33

Shadow Minister for Vocational Education, Tim Crakanthorp, joined Central Coast Labor MPs, students, staff and union members on Monday to protest changes to TAFE classes. See page 5

A homage to Cat Stevens, called Remember The Days of Cat Stevens starring Darren Coggan is coming to the Art House in March 2022. See page 18

Business

Final signature on Umina precinct expected by Friday Funding for the redevelopment of the Peninsula Recreation Precinct is now expected to be signed off by Friday, November 5.

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Fifteen Central Coast sculptors will exhibit in the outdoor art exhibition, Sculptures in the Garden, opening on November 6 in Mudgee. See page 19

It’s not often that an artist will undertake a trade apprenticeship for the purpose of furthering his art, but that’s just what Mark Joyce of Woy Woy did. See page 19

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Conroy represents region at climate meeting

the future.” Senior Master for Central Coast Ferries, Daniel Rond, said he had been campaigning for the wharf upgrade since 2012. “This upgrade has improved [the wharf] so much that everyone now can actually catch the ferry,” Rond said. “We had bad problems with the old wharf being [immersed] by the tide and disabled people had no access to the ferry because the gangplank was just too steep, and under water at sometimes! “Central Coast Ferries and I have been campaigning for this right up until this moment … along with Liesl Tesch, we organised a petition with 4,000 signatures to be tabled in NSW Parliament.

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Nominations are now open for the Central Coast Australia Day 2022 Awards... See page 18

The Central Coast Lakes Festival is one of the Coast’s highly anticipated annual events and this year Central Coast Council has created a new format to ensure the event can proceed in line with any Public Health Orders.

New RYSS Centre officially opens

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The Woy Woy/Ettalong/Hardys Bay RSL sub-branch will host a service at the Woy Woy Cenotaph on Thursday, November 11 to honour the lives of servicemen and women this Remembrance Day. See page 3

Services will be held throughout the northern areas of the Central Coast to honour the lives of our servicemen and women next Thursday, November 11... See page 5

Out&About

The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Services (NPWS) has reminded boaties to be aware of approach distances as humpback whales return to their summer feeding grounds in Antarctica. See page 19

A Woy Woy student has completed a donation drive to help support those in need, collecting groceries and supplies to deliver to Mary Mac’s Place. See page 13

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After savage job cuts, Council to create new jobs Months after finalising redundancy packages for hundreds of workers, Central Coast Council is planning to increase its work force in the water, sewer and drainage department by at least 72 full time equivalent positions. The total increase in the labour expenditure is estimated to be $32.7M over four years. This includes recurring allowances and on costs, Council said in its submission

to IPART for a 34 per cent price rise in water and sewer charges. The staff increases were not mentioned at the recent public hearing into the proposed price increase nor in the Council’s main IPART submission document. They were in one of 10 technical papers submitted along with the overview and summary of the proposal (still available on IPART’s website). According to Table 31 in Technical Paper 5 the additional employee costs are shown as

$7M for 2022-23, $9.7M for 2023-24 and around $10M for each of the next three financial years. Below the table, the Paper said: “Water and Sewer’s additional head count is on average 65 additional FTEs per annum from 2022-2026. This increase is expected to decrease by 2028 in alignment with resources transitioning to retirement (8-10%) from 2028. These resources will not be replaced. The largest portion of FTE’s age currently sits within the 56-65 demographic.”

CCN has asked Council to confirm that the increase in new full-time positions is not around 65 per year between 2022 and 2027 which is implied in the above statement. We have also asked for confirmation of the number of positions lost in water, sewer and drainage as a consequence of the recent redundancy program. We had not received a response at the time of going to press. The technical paper did note that the FTE number was

expected to decrease by 2028 in alignment with resources transitioning to retirement”. A resident who read the entire IPART proposal, and wishes to remain anonymous, pointed out the relevant information to CCN. They want to know why Council is proposing to increase staff in water and sewer by about 72 when 58 employees in that department recently took voluntary redundancy. Continued page 4

Coast Shelter has received goods and services valued at over $100,000 from the TOGA Group of businesses and Grace Group. See page 25

Sport

The Central Coast is mourning the loss of perhaps its most famous son following the death on October 30 of cricketing great, Alan Davidson, at the age of 92. See page 40

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They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them. wars and conflicts. It’s an extremely significant day, Remembrance Day, and second only to ANZAC Day, and it is often referred to as Poppy Day. The poppy’s origin as an enduring symbol of remembrance lies in the landscapes of World War I as they were a common sight, especially on the Western Front. As the Central Coast region is home to the highest number of veterans of any region in NSW, residents will be donning their red poppy clasps and attending one of the multitude of memorial services across the Coast to pay

Business NSW Central Coast has welcomed an announcement that the State Government will offer more than $8M in grants across the state. See page 31

Sport

The Central Coast Mariners have promoted another long serving local Academy player into the ranks of their first team, this time signing 18-year-old Jacob Farrell. See page 40

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Community efforts acknowledged for track extension

David Mehan and Emma McBride (both centre) with Bateau Bay locals who cleared the path

Member for The Entrance, David Mehan, said he was delighted to see the Coast Walking Track extended all the way from Crackneck Lookout to Shelly Beach, thanks to the Bateau Bay community and some wrangling by local Judy Townsend. Mehan attended a community

celebration with Federal Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, and donated plants, sourced from the Community Environment Network’s plant nursery, to replace weeds removed during the community working bee. Community interest in extending the Coast Track grew following a recent upgrade to

the track section which runs through Wyrrabalong National Park. The National Park ends at Helen St after which Coast Track walkers were forced to walk along Bateau Bay Rd if they wanted to continue to Shelly Beach. The situation was also a serious safety issue with

walkers dodging traffic and parked cars lining the clifftop reserve along Bateau Bay Rd. Judy Townsend co-ordinated a community response which led to a call for weeds to be cleared from the clifftop reserve to allow the Coast Track to be connected via an informal path to Shelly Beach. Mehan said that requests to

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Central Coast Council, who manage the clifftop reserve outside the National Park under the Crown Lands Act, met with a lukewarm response and no clear undertakings to fix the issue. “So, the community did the work itself,” he said. “I’m pleased to see the track upgrade proceed as a

community project and I look forward to working with my community to maintain this area as it deserves to be. “Wyrrabalong National Park started as a community idea in the 1980s and I’m delighted that spirit is still alive today in Bateau Bay,” Mehan said. Source: The Entrance MP, David Mehan

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Grace Tame to speak at inaugural dinner The Central Coast Domestic Violence Committee Inc (CCDVC Inc) has announced Australian of the Year, Grace Tame, will be the keynote speaker at the not-for-profit’s inaugural dinner on Saturday, December 11. Twenty-seven-year-old, Grace Tame, was named Australian of the Year on January 26 and is a courageous and formidable advocate against the abuse of women and children.

“CCDVC believes the best way to shine a light on the issue of domestic violence on the Central Coast – which is both endemic and epidemic – is with a blowtorch by the name of Grace Tame,” said Vice Chairperson, Sharon Walsh. “The Coast has some of the highest rates of domestic violence reports to police in NSW and research informs us that because of the nature of domestic abuse and violence, the problem is potentially much bigger than the 600

instances reported to our two local police districts each month,” Walsh said. “Grace Tame stood strong against her abuser, who was her high school teacher, and then she stood strong against a Tasmanian law which silenced victims of abuse. “She is an inspirational young woman who continues to be a powerful voice for the victims of coercive control, assault, rape, financial and emotional abuse and we are absolutely delighted she has accepted our invitation to the

Central Coast to be the keynote speaker at our Inaugural Gala Dinner.” Ms Walsh said the dinner was initially to be held in conjunction with CCDVC’s 17th annual Central Coast Connexions conference, but the conference program had to be cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Unfortunately our academic conference program has now been postponed until 2022 but we did not want to pass up the opportunity to host Grace

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“Please join with us to welcome Grace Tame to the Central Coast on December 11 to stand in support of the women and children in our community who experience violence and the members of the Central Coast Domestic Violence Committee to continue their actions to address the drivers of violence against women.” To secure your tickets for the CCDVC Inc Inaugural Dinner featuring Grace Tame please visit Eventbrite https:// www.eventbrite.com.au/e/ grace-tame-fine-dininggala-eventtickets-194805447337 Source: Media release, Nov 4 Sharon Walsh, Central Coast Domestic Violence Committee Inc

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Lifts and bush tucker all the go but no ramp access at Lisarow

Member for The Entrance, David Mehan, with Lisarow local lift campaigner, Anne Love, and residents in February 2017

Lisarow Station’s upgrade is complete with the public now able to enjoy improved accessibility and a new bush tucker garden. Parliamentary Secretary for Central Coast, Adam Crouch said the $12.4M project improved safety, accessibility and connectivity for users of public transport. “These improvement have made Lisarow Station easier to access for all customers including people with a disability, limited mobility, parents and carers with prams

and travellers with luggage. “Customers can now use the new lifts and the upgraded accessible paths in and around the station as well as new accessible parking spaces and the kiss-and-ride space in the Railway Cres commuter carpark. “Accessible improvements to Lisarow Station also include a new ramp to the southern station entry from the Pacific Highway pedestrian footpath, formalised boarding assistance zones on each platform and upgraded CCTV and lighting for

improved safety and security. “Our aim is to make train travel as easy as possible for every commuter and this upgrade certainly does that for Lisarow locals. “These upgrades provided valuable work to tradies here on the Central Coast over 15 months it took to complete this project,” Crouch said. The NSW Government funded the $12.4M project from the Transport Access Program. Member for The Entrance, David Mehan, said the announcement that the project

was complete was premature. Mehan said although the lifts were in place and operational, the southern access ramp still was not open. “The lifts might be operating, which is great, but we are a long way from this station being fully accessible to all members of my community,” Mehan said. Crouch confirmed the access ramp was not open, not because it is not complete, but due to safety considerations with the ongoing upgrade of the Pacific Hwy.

The ramp is expected to be fully accessible by March next year. “The Lisarow community campaigned long and hard to get this station upgrade and I’m surprised the announcement has been made before it really is accessible to everyone,” Mehan said. A petition calling for lifts at the station was first tabled in the NSW Parliament in 2016. This was followed by three petitions from The Entrance electorate calling on the State Government to give funding

priority to Central Coast stations from the Transport Access Program, Mehan said. Funding for Lisarow was finally announced during the 2019 State Election. Mehan said he welcomed the release of the final design in January, which saw parking spaces increased from 25 to 63, but that the upgrade might not have occurred without the huge community campaign. Terry Collins and Sue Murray Source: Parliamentary Secretary for Central Coast, Adam Crouch

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After staff cuts, Council now planning staff increases Central Coast Council is planning to increase its workforce in the water and sewer department by at least 65 additional full time positions per year until 2026. The labour expenditure is forecast to increase by about $6M per annum totalling $23.5M in today’s dollars over four years. Another 13.2 full time equivalents (FTEs) will be transferred to the Stormwater Drainage Fund from the General Fund. The number of staff charged

directly to Stormwater Drainage will increase by 20.2 full time employees from 2022-26. The total increase in the labour expenditure is estimated to be (including recurring allowances and on costs) $32.7M over four years, Council said in its submission to IPART for a price rise in water charges of 34 per cent. A resident’s submission in response asks IPART to consider why Council is proposing to increase staff in water and sewer when 58 employees in that department recently took voluntary redundancy.

“It is difficult to believe that none of these staff could have covered any of the newly requested positions,” the resident, who asked to remain anonymous, wrote in their submission to IPART. “Whilst we understand that Council was in financial difficulties it appears that the Water, Sewer and Stormwater funds were caught up in this issue despite having their own separate income and having to re-employ staff within a year of these redundancies does not appear to be a proficient way of running a business.” The resident also takes issue

with Council’s proposed changes to how it charges the water and sewer overheads. “A reduction in the recovery of over-inflated, inefficient and unrelated overhead charges will reduce costs and therefore proposed prices increases without affecting the ability of the business to provide the necessary water and sewer services,” the resident said. The resident applauded the questions IPART sent to council asking for more information once it had seen the Council submission. IPART asked how were the

specific activities of the proposed additional 20.2 FTEs for stormwater services linked to council’s monopoly services for which IPART set prices. And how the existing 13.2 FTEs who were being transferred had been funded previously. IPART also asked how the proposed increase in the proportion of shared corporate overheads allocated to council’s water business was taken into account in council’s consolidated budgeting, including in its 2021 application to IPART for a special variation to its general rates revenue.

Council had until November 1 to answer IPART’s questions. Council said its increase in staff numbers was expected to decrease by 2028 in alignment with “resources transitioning to retirement”. “These resources will not be replaced. The largest portion of FTE’s age currently sits within the 56-65 demographic,” council said in its submission. IPART will publish a draft report in March of next year before more public hearings and a final determination in May. Merilyn Vale

Hart recommends election and referendum for September 2022 Central Coast Council will recommend to the Office of Local Government that the long-touted referendum on the number of councillors be conducted along with the next election of councillors late next year. Administrator, Rik Hart, said

this approach would reduce the cost and inconvenience imposed on the community. Hart said the move would result in an overall saving to Council of $1.36M. “The decision to hold a public inquiry meant that the local government election scheduled

for the Central Coast in September 2021 needed to be postponed until late 2022,” he said at Council’s October 26 meeting. “Whilst my door has always been open to the community in my role as the Administrator, I believe it’s important to restore democracy for the Central

Coast region with a representation of councillors. “I will now write to the Minister for Local Government recommending that the next general election for Central Coast Region be conducted in September/October 2022 in conjunction with the Constitutional Referendum,

with the results of the referendum to apply in the 2024 local government election.” The referendum will ask Central Coast voters to determine the following question: Do you favour a reduction in the number of Central Coast Councillors from

15 to nine? This will result in three Wards with each Ward electing three councillors. The community can stay up to date with the status and news around the referendum on Council’s website.

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Shadow Minister for Vocational Education, Tim Crakanthorp, joined Central Coast Labor MPs, students, staff and union members on Monday, November 8, to protest changes to TAFE classes. They were opposing the NSW Government’s decision to end semester one face-to-face learning and overall privatisation agenda. The MPs said that from next year, the NSW Liberal Government would force every student entering a Certificate III in Welding and Metal Fabrication, and Fitting and Machining at TAFE between the Central Coast and Queensland border to move to online learning. They said that on top of cutting face-to-face TAFE, 144 hours of learning for local students would also be cut. Tim Lumby, a second-year boilermaker said he might as well not go to TAFE if it moves online. “When we did TAFE online it was very hard to zone in for six hours and it was difficult because we could not get any one-on-one learning done with our teacher,” he said.

Shadow Minister for Vocational Education, Tim Crakanthorp (front, second right) with Central Coast Labor MPs and other campaigners

“Numbers in our classes kept dropping every week and a lot of people missed out content. “There was no hands-on learning and we all had to sort of patch the content together ourselves. “To be honest, you would be

better off skipping TAFE and staying at work five days a week - you would learn more,” Lumby said. The NSW Government has labelled the changes a “trial”, but Labor said it was the latest attempt by the Government to apply further cutbacks and

justify privatisation. Crakanthorp said the Liberal Government would drive students out of TAFE and then claim enrolments were down and the building was a waste. “That’s their path to privatisation – this is the thin

edge we are being pushed towards. “The reality is our TAFE system is being decimated from within and our students are suffering,” Crakanthorp said. Shadow Minister for the

Central Coast and Wyong MP, David Harris, said that as an educator and former principal, he understood that online learning was not a model that worked for all students, particularly in areas where hands-on applications were vital. “The NSW Government should have a mixed model of delivery which does not close face-to-face courses for students,” he said. Swansea MP, Yasmin Catley, said TAFE was the backbone of the community and we had some of the largest numbers of TAFE qualified people in our workforce living on the Central Coast. “We are proud of that but this Government has done nothing but gut our TAFE and hurt our future,” she said. The Entrance MP, David Mehan, said employers were telling them that they needed trained staff and TAFE was the best way to provide this. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, has been asked for comment. Source: Media release, 8 Nov Central Coast Labor MPs

Central Coast Friends of Democracy Nothing in the Public Hearings Make Your Voice Count! justified the removal of democracy

The public part of the council inquiry is now over. While we may have a long wait to hear the official findings, we now have much of the information that the commissioner will use.

We have the written and verbal submissions. We also have the similar disastrous experiences of other merged councils in NSW and other states, and detailed expert research reports. The evidence shows that major cost blowouts as a result of the government’s flawed amalgamation policy were inevitable. But it also calls into question whether Council was in a “financial crisis” at all. So much misinformation is out there. The Council was never truly broke, it could have used external restrictions, with the approval of the Minister, to manage the short term cashflow issues. It would have needed to reduce on-going costs and cut back on capital works to get spending under control, maybe not as severely as has been done to appease the Council’s new lenders. The debt it was carrying at the time was good debt used to build large water and sewer infrastructure for current and future residents. Unfortunately, the Council now also has “bad” debt because the Minister forced the Administrator and Acting CEO to borrow $150M from the commercial banks to fund working capital, rather than utilise its

externally restricted funds. What is very clear is that when the governing body was made aware of the issue in October 2020, they sought help from the Minister to approve the temporary use of externally restrict funds. Instead of giving them the time and support the democratically elected council requested, she suspended them. The evidence presented at the Inquiry calls into question the grounds for the suspension in the first place and therefore, the Councillors should be reinstated immediately. Yes, the amalgamation costs had created stress on the Council’s financial position, and the State government should be picking up the bill for the merger that it forced on the people of the Central Coast, as well as the other costs that it has shifted to, and the revenue that it has removed from, the Council. But the Council could have managed its way out of the financial situation, with a supportive, rather than combative, State Government. What the community got instead was the removal of democracy, $150M of “bad” debt that we need to pay back at commercial interest rates, which will be funded by increased rates for the next 10 years. Nothing presented in the Inquiry justified the removal of democracy from Central Coast local government and surely it should be reinstated immediately.

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Second protest held against ‘no jab, no job’ Memorial Park at The Entrance was a sea of workers and community supporters who donned white shirts, the symbol of solidarity among those who oppose the State Government vaccination mandate for industry workers. About 1200 people were at the peaceful rally on Sunday, November 7, with the message My Body My Choice, in opposition to the “no jab, no job” policy. It was the second #ReclaimTheLine nationwide event which was held simultaneously at dozens of locations across the country. #ReclaimTheLine spokesman, Christian Marchegiani, from National Education United, said the mandates were profoundly affecting the lives of workers

across multiple industries, including teachers whose vaccine deadline on Monday, November 8 followed others already in place. “It is appalling that Australians who are choosing not to receive

a vaccination for a multitude of reasons are being punished for their choice,” he said. “It was a peaceful rally for all workers across every industry to stand with their family and friends to show the so-called

leaders of this country that we are united, no matter how much they try and divide us. “Since the first event was held in October, we’ve gained a lot more support from politicians and industry leaders

who want to be on the right side of history because they know Australians are suffering as a result of these unlawful mandates,” Marchegiani said. #ReclaimTheLine supports workers including teachers, police, paramedics, aged care workers, health care workers, firefighters, construction workers, airline staff, miners and truck drivers. Marchegiani claims that thousands of workers had resigned since government vaccination mandates were announced, creating chaos across industries. One of the headline speakers on the day was former police officer, Alex Cooney, who is best known for inspiring the movement, Cops for COVID Truth. After questioning the enforcement of what he says are “unlawful, unjustifiable and disproportionate” pandemic

restrictions, in a letter to the NSW Police Commissioner, he then chose to resign to give police a voice. “Public trust in the force is now seriously eroded because cops are being used as a tool … to further a broader COVID agenda that’s about control, not health,” Cooney said. “I know many cops who are frustrated and stressed because they are aware that what they are enforcing is impinging on the rights and freedoms of individuals and the community. “It’s time to have the courage to speak out or speak up from within by asking questions with integrity and respect. “The community is waiting for police to stand with them and rebuild the trust that has been broken,” Cooney said. Source: National Education United

Delta rejects claims about air quality Delta Electricity, the operator of the Vales Point Power Station, has rejected claims by environmental groups about air quality, labelling them as factually incorrect and misleading. The latest concerns about air quality from the Nature Conservation Council of NSW and local group, Future Sooner, came when Delta applied to the EPA for a further five-year exemption to the set emission limit for nitrogen oxide (NO2) at Vales Point Power Station. Company spokesperson, Steve Gurney, said “this is a collection of anti-coal activists with one objective, to shut down coal-fired power stations”. He said the power station operated in accordance with strict environmental licence

conditions, with diligent oversight by the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA). “Independent EPA analysis consistently shows that air quality on the Central Coast and Lake Macquarie is very good and amongst the best in NSW. “It also concludes that levels of nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide and carbon monoxide easily meet national standards. (Published in the NSW Annual Air Quality Statement 2018). “Specifically, monitoring has shown that NO2 concentrations were either very good or good at all monitoring sites at all times.” Gurney said the sensationalist claims had consistently been discredited when tested by reference to independent analysis, air quality data or by

scientific peer review. He referred to a report by Environmental Risk Sciences, commissioned by the Australian Energy Council, which discredited claims made by epidemiologist and environmental activist, Ben Ewald. “A recent peer review of the (Ewald) report, relied on by these groups, found that the base data was not referenced in the report and the results were exaggerated, appearing to use total NO2 concentrations in estimating the number of asthma cases, not just the emissions from power stations.” The Environmental Risk Sciences report stated that the Ewald report “estimated emissions and potential concentrations using a very

rough approach” and that a “review of this approach indicated that it should be considered flawed and misleading, not based on good science”. Gurney said a further peer review of the Ewald report, relied on by environmental groups to support their claims of increased asthma rates in children, found the results were exaggerated, appearing to use total NO2 concentrations in estimating the number of asthmas cases, not just the emissions from power stations. “It should be highlighted that the largest contributor of ground level NO2 is vehicle emissions,” he said. “The Transport for NSW data shows that for 2021 there was an average of 65,317 daily traffic movements on the M1

Motorway (measured at the Calga Interchange), so to single out power stations without recognising other leading causes of NOx emission is simply misleading. “These activists also seek to selectively apply overseas emissions standards from selected countries that have large industrial activity nearby to high density populations. “OECD figures (in the Green Growth Indicators 2017 report) show that a genuine air quality issue needs to be addressed in those circumstances. “The OECD shows that the experience in NSW does not remotely compare to those situations, with Australia and New Zealand having the lease health impacts. “Once again, we see activists misleading the public in a scare

campaign to achieve their real agenda of closing power stations,” Gurney said. Delta’s Environmental Protection Licence (EPL) was renewed by the EPA in July 2020 after considerable input from the community and other groups. Gurney said that notably, limits for emissions such as oxides of nitrogen have already been tightened as part of this renewal process and Delta continued to comply with these reduced limits. Power stations are licensed and highly regulated, with detailed scrutiny by the EPA. Environmental data as required under Delta’s licence is posted on Delta’s website monthly for all to see. Source: Delta Electricity

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Councillors unwelcome, inconvenient and ignored according to first Mayor When Central Coast Council was at the height of its financial crisis, announcing on October 6, 2020 that it had immediate and serious liquidity issues, it had $300M in restricted funds in the bank but could not touch it without the Minister for Local Government’s approval. Council waited a fortnight for approval from the Minister, Shelley Hancock but it never came. Nor did the promised assistance of an independent financial expert and a Human Resources adviser. Instead, the Councillors were suspended and anAdministrator appointed. Those decisions were examples of State Government about-turns and political interference, suspended Deputy Mayor Jane Smith said in a submission to the Public Inquiry into Council. Smith, who was the first Mayor of the newly amalgamated Council, said the State Government “appeared to turn adversarial” towards Council from as early as 2019.

“At the time of the elected Councillors taking office, the Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast was Mr Scot MacDonald,” Smith wrote in her submission. “Mr MacDonald demonstrated a willingness to work cooperatively with Council.” She said this changed when MacDonald was removed from that position after the 2019 state election. “The NSW Government, both politicians and senior public servants, became adversarial and, rather than working on collaboration, interactions appeared to be serving a political purpose,” Smith said. Smith said expectations were high in September 2018 about up to $400M for projects on the Central Coast coming from the Snowy Hydro Scheme Legacy Fund. The Central Coast Regional Leadership Executive set up a working group to proactively develop bid-ready projects to make the most of this potential funding opportunity. A list of potential projects included: the Somersby-Mt Penang Employment Precinct;

the Tuggerah Smart Transit Oriented Development (TOD); the Warnervale Employment Precinct (WEZ); the Aviation Hub; and a Southern Growth Corridor Mass Transit Trial. On January 10, 2019 representatives from the Department of Premier and Cabinet advised that the funding guidelines had been released and the Central Coast was not eligible for any Snowy Hydro Legacy Fund. “This appeared to be a political decision with State elections to be held in March 2019 and contradicted the suggested benefits of amalgamation as being the leverage of significant funding for the region,” Smith said. Smith criticised the State Government’s interference in planning issues and its effect on staff. “Perhaps one of the most significant and disturbing illustrations about both the lack of accountability and what appeared to be State Government interference in Council’s role is in relation to planning matters,” Smith said. “As a result of the merger and

period of administration, there appeared to be conflict in some Council staff being responsive to the governing body of Council as opposed to being responsive to the State Government’s agenda and other external influences; this was most apparent in planning matters,” she said, citing the introduction of the Local Planning Panel and the Gosford SEPP (State Environmental Planning Policy). The State Government introduced a Gosford SEPP in 2018 which removed planning powers from Council, removed height and floor space limits from large sites in Gosford CBD and reduced developer contributions paid to Council by up to $190M. Smith listed the State Government’s impact on Council at more than $337M in total with some impacts unmeasurable. Smith said that the return of an elected body in 2017 after amalgamation in 2016 appeared to be an unwelcome development and an inconvenience to many of the senior staff who interacted with Councillors.

“Some either did not have the capacity or competency, or were unwilling, to deliver the standards of governance, accountability, transparency and reliability of information that was expected and required for decision making,” she said, citing a number of Councillor resolutions that were ignored by the operational arm of the Council. This included the Warnervale Airport – with staff continuing to include the previous proposals in briefings and strategies despite Council resolving not to proceed with them and the Local Strategic Planning Statement. Smith said senior staff appeared to ignore the resolution of Council to undertake work on the Strategic Planning Statement on a wardby-ward basis. She said InterimAdministrator, Dick Persson, ignored the Council resolution to finalise the Statement before finalising the draft Consolidated Local Environment Plan (LEP) and the Development Control Plan (DCP). “On 14 December 2020, the

Interim Administrator, Mr Persson, resolved to adopt the Consolidated LEP and DCP, ignoring the lawful resolutions of Council,” she said. Smith didn’t mention the role of Adam Crouch once he became the Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast in December 2019 but she wrote about him being unhelpful in the two years prior to that. “During this period, Mr Crouch took an unhelpful approach to issues including, but not limited to, dredging of Brisbane Water, coastal erosion at Wamberal, upgrade of Winney Bay track and Terrigal Boardwalk,” Smith said. Smith was one of the first to give evidence to the Public Inquiry while the public hearings were having technical difficulties and most of her testimony failed to be livestreamed. Commissioner Roslyn McCulloch said at the time that Smith had prepared a very comprehensive submission to the inquiry and she thanked her for it. Merilyn Vale

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Council backs campaign against cash grab Central Coast Council has joined forces with 53 other councils to oppose what Local Government NSW (LGNSW) calls a “cash grab” to rob communities of vital infrastructure. LGNSW President, Linda Scott, said proposed changes to planning rules contained in the Environmental Planning and Assessment (Infrastructure Contributions) Bill 2021 could see growing communities miss out on the local infrastructure needed to support increased housing. Scott said the NSW Government had yet to back down on proposed rule changes impacting infrastructure contributions by developers, despite vocal opposition, with more councils voicing their opposition each week. “Infrastructure contributions are made by developers as a critical co-funding measure to deliver footpaths and cycleways,parks,playgrounds, playing fields, skate parks, basketball courts, libraries, childcare centres and public

Vital infrastructure such as play spaces could be at risk

pools – even street lighting, stormwater and drainage facilities,” Scott said. “The rule changes proposed by the NSW Government would reduce the type of community infrastructure that could be funded by developer contributions. “They also want developer contributions to bypass councils and go straight to the State Government, with no guarantee the money will be spent in the area from which it

was collected. “That means they could spend it however they like, wherever they like, and whenever they like. “The community expects local infrastructure funds to be invested locally in a fair and transparent manner – not hoarded for potential porkbarrelling. “Communities deserve to have a say in how planning rules impact on them, and that’s why we need to take our

advocacy against this move public.” Scott said a ‘Say No to The Contributions Cash Grab’ campaign was being rolled out across the state through social and mainstream media. “Regional councils are experiencing significant tree and sea-change growth, particularly in the wake of COVID pandemic lockdowns, so these proposed rule changes have everyone deeply concerned,” she said.

Planning panel may continue digital meetings The Local Planning Panel for the Central Coast intends to continue with meetings via zoom next year, if the legislation to allow it is extended. Online meetings are due to expire in March 2022. At this stage it is unclear whether the option of remote meetings will remain permitted under temporary amendments to regulations. Should the rules revert to precovid normal, meetings will need to be accommodated at Council’s Administration Centre in Wyong, according to notes a report to be tabled at the Local Planning Panel meeting on October 26. “Meetings will need to be held in a location that provides for recording and live-stream and members of the community will be permitted to attend in person, subject to any relevant Public Health Orders,” the report says. “It is recommended that site visits will remain on Tuesday schedule whilst the meetings are online, and remain subject to Public Health Orders. “At the commencement of face-to-face meetings, it is proposed on-site visits will be undertaken on Thursday morning, ahead of the meetings in the afternoon (as was standard practice with panel meetings prior to Covid).”

Feedback from the panel, Council staff, and applicants and others who have attended the remote meetings has been positive, according to the report. “Remote meetings have continued to provide greater flexibility, including the option for applicants and others to attend the meeting during business hours and at various locations within and outside of the local government area.” The report says that 29 development applications have been considered so far this year, but it fails to note how many have been refused or passed. Only 12 of these items were dealt with as part of a public meeting with the remainder not required to be under the rules. Two Review of Determination applications have been made in response to decisions of the Panel. Seven planning proposals were considered with advice provided, prior to these matters being dealt with by Central Coast Council, which is under administration. Four items remain outstanding having been deferred by the Panel in June, August and September meetings. “It is anticipated that these will be dealt with in the coming meetings, or via electronic determination, before the end

of 2021,” the report said. Council staff have proposed next year’s meeting will be held once a month, starting in February 2022 with two meetings in June and December to allow for anticipated demand. The Local Planning Panel replaced councillor decision

making on development applications in May 2020. Council went into administration in November 2020 and councillors remain suspended. Merilyn Vale

“We want to work with Government to drive a locallyled economic recovery from the pandemic, but this is being put at risk by these illconsidered planning rule changes.” Scott said the development industry had also expressed grave concerns with the Urban Task Force’s September 17 newsletter stating: “It is becoming evident that this entire process is simply a tax grab – from new home buyers, from developers, from local Councils and from communities”. Scott is calling on the Government to scrap the proposed rule changes and work collaboratively with councils. In August, the Central Coast Council Administrator resolved to write to the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces and the Minister for Local Government requesting that the draft Bill be withdrawn

pending reviews and further analysis. Council resolved to support LGNSW in calling for modelling of possible impacts, further details and an extensive consultation process with local governments and industry. “Infrastructure contributions are an important element of the planning and development system, allowing funds to be secured from developers to contribute towards essential local infrastructure to serve growing populations,” the Administrator’s Minute said. “Importantly, contributions reduce the financial burden of providing such infrastructure on local governments. “Council has supported recommendations that reduce the complexity of the system, improve transparency and equity, and ensure robust financial arrangements. “Certain elements of the draft Bill do not align with these outcomes. “It is essential that councils and communities are not left worse off by the NSW Government’s infrastructure contributions reform agenda.” The Minute says the matter highlights the broader issues councils are continually faced with. “The framework local government operates under is archaic, restrictive and conflicting,” the Minute says. Terry Collins

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Consultation for extending Vales Point license about to close Public submissions to the Environment Protection Authority’s (EPA) review of Vales Point Power Station’s nitrogen dioxide emissions close at 5pm today, Wednesday, November 10. According to James Gambian, CEO of the Nature Conservation Council, hundreds of people have added their names to a Vales Point Power Station at Mannering Park

joint online submission by the NCC. Tremain said Central Coast Community group, Future Sooner and many individuals, have also made submissions. “Vales Point is one of the state’s biggest polluters and should not be granted another five-year exemption from the Clean Air Regulation. “The cost of installing low-

NOx burners is a fraction of the company’s profit but it would halve the nitrogen dioxide pollution the plant releases into the community,” he said. Vales Point’s current Environmental Protection Licence allows up to 1500 milligrams of nitrogen dioxide to be emitted per cubic metres of exhaust, while under the NSW Clean Air Regulation,

polluting facilities of the same age must emit around half as much pollution, at 800 milligrams per cubic metre. Find out more at https:// yoursay.epa.nsw.gov.au/ vales-point-power-stationexemption-application Source: Media release, 8 Nov Chris Gambian, Nature Conservation Council

NBN to upgrade six Central Coast suburbs to full fibre The NBN Co has announced that houses in six Central Coast suburbs will be eligible to be upgraded from fibre to the node (FTTN) connections to full fibre to the premises (FTTP) connections. The six Central Coast suburbs approved for upgrades included: Buff Point; Forresters Beach; San Remo; Wamberal; Wyoming; and Wyong. The six suburbs are part of a group of 72 areas nationwide to be given an upgrade.

The upgrades will not be automatic for all premises – interested customers will need to express interest via the NBN Co website. Senator for NSW, Jim Molan, said towns and communities across the region would benefit from being able to access ultrafast broadband. “This will create jobs in the community, ensure local businesses can access the speeds they need to thrive, and improve connectivity for families in the entire region,”

Molan said. The announcement by the NBN Co seemed to acknowledge the failure of the controversial downgrade of the Central Coast’s NBN rollout in 2013 when the incoming Abbott government scrapped the Central Coast’s fibre to the premise rollout. Complaints about the NBN service have been ongoing across the region for years, keeping the Telecommunications Ombudsman, Internet Service

Providers and local Members of Parliament busy. CCN have published dozens of articles about the troubled local rollout. The upgrade announcement will be welcomed by residents in chosen suburbs, though others like residents in Terrigal’s Stratford Park Estate were less impressed. CCN reported serious and ongoing issues with the NBN Fibre to the Node infrastructure in the Terrigal area. That the troubled Terrigal area was not on the current

upgrade list disappointed locals who had been lobbying for an upgrade. Terrigal resident, Neil Keele, said: “The largest part of Terrigal is not included in any upgrades now or in the future, at this point in time, and not before 2024.” NBN Co’s Chief Operating Officer, Katherine Dyer, said: “Over the last 12 months we have so far identified the suburbs and towns where 1.6 million premises will benefit from fibre pushed deeper into

communities so that more customers can access NBN Home Fast, Home Superfast or Home Ultrafast services, on demand.” NBN Co expected to enable internet retailers to begin taking orders for higher speed connections from the first eligible customers from as early as March 2022. Interested customers were invited to register for updates on the NBN website. CCC

Case alerts included on Service app A new system to alert people as soon as possible to potential COVID exposure risks is operating on the Service NSW app. The push notifications are in addition to the red icon that appears in the check-in history of a person who has been to a venue on the same day as a confirmed COVID-19

case. People who receive a push notification or see a COVID-19 case alert in their check-in history should monitor for symptoms and get tested immediately if they feel unwell. They do not need to selfisolate, unless contacted by NSW Health. Minister for Digital and Customer Service, Victor

Dominello, said that with more than six million active users of the Service NSW app, COVID-19 case alerts were another digital service to make life easier for people as NSW lifts health restrictions. “COVID-19 case alerts in the Service NSW app makes it easy for NSW residents to see if they may have been in contact with or visited a

venue of a positive case and provides a link to relevant health advice,” he said. “We have continued to work on increasing the functionality of the Service NSW app and this is an additional service not seen in any other state or territory.” Health Minister Brad Hazzard said NSW Health contact tracers would still contact positive cases and

close contacts to provide them with testing and isolation advice. “Our high vaccination rates have been a game changer for managing COVID-19 and enabled us to ease restrictions, but we must remain vigilant,” he said. COVID-Safe check-in information is securely stored on a Service NSW database for the sole purpose of

contact tracing by NSW Health. Information is deleted after 28 days and is not shared with any third parties. There are more than 500 COVID-19 testing locations across NSW. Customers should visit COVID-19 clinics to find their nearest clinic or contact their GP. Source: NSW Government

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Helicopter at Warnervale for bushfire season

NSW Rural Fire Service Assistant Commissioner, Ben Millington, said the Bell 214 aircraft will be based at Warnervale until February. The helicopter has the capacity to carry 2000 litres of water and will be used to help contain bushfire outbreaks across the Coast The firefighter chopper at Warnervale airport

Footage wanted of malicious damage Tuggerah Lakes Police are seeking witnesses or dashcam/CCTV footage for malicious damage offences at Toukley. They are appealing for information after a number of vehicles were maliciously damaged in Athol St, Toukley. During the evening of Friday,

October 22, police commenced an investigation after numerous vehicles were found damaged in the carpark at Toukley RSL Club (The Ary). Police established a perimeter however no persons were located.

They are appealing for any dashcam footage or CCTV from the surrounding areas between 9pm and 10pm that night. Anyone with any information should contact Crime Stoppers and quote Police Report No. E84296648.

The results are not what the NSW Government promised. The Council’s costs have gone through the roof. Do not blame the Councillors, Council staff or management. The system that controls operation of public utilities

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At about 8.45pm on Tuesday, November 2, emergency services responded to reports of a home invasion on Trigg Rd. Police allege that a man entered the home and seriously assaulted the occupant, 70-year-old grandfather Allen Lambert, with a baseball bat, before fleeing on foot. The man suffered injuries to his head and was taken to Gosford Hospital in a critical condition, but he died a short time later. Two other occupants of the house, Lambert’s 67-year-old wife and 10-year-old granddaughter, were also home at the time and were not injured. A crime scene was established and officers from Tuggerah Lakes Police District, with assistance from the State Crime Command’s Homicide Squad, commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

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Survey those who matter I would like to put a call out to the Chief Executive Officer of Central Coast Council to do the right thing and survey the people who are affected by the amalgamation.

Man charged with murder following home invasion A man has been charged with murder following a home invasion at Chittaway Bay last week.

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So, please survey the people who matter. It won’t cost much because it can be done through your mailing lists. Please show how honest your administration is and do the right thing. I’m sending this letter to show that someone cares and is willing to do something about this attack on democracy. Email, Oct 22 John Madell, Bateau Bay

Home invasion victim Allen Lambert

Following inquiries, about 12pm on Wednesday, October 30, police executed a search warrant at a home on Lorraine Ave, Berkeley Vale, and seized a number of items. While at the address, a 30-year-old man attended and upon seeing police, allegedly ran from the scene.

He was arrested nearby, with police locating and seizing a baseball bat and jacket allegedly discarded by the man in a neighbouring garden. The man was taken to Wyong Police Station and charged with murder. Source: NSW Police

A prediction and nothing more Central Coast Council CEO, David Farmer, had a graph drawn up showing a projection of what various charges should be for water usage (“Residents want lower water rates as Council goes for increase”, Chronicle p8 Sep 8). No doubt this was done by someone who is schooled in statistical method. This is a study of ways to produce figures that prove what you say is the truth not exactly right.

FORUM It produces figures you want to get across on your prediction on what will happen. It is a prediction and nothing more. With a statistical method you can produce figures that will prove you do not need these high rises. It is a prediction and not a true indicator, just another way to increase costs to try and make up for the missing millions of dollars.

What I would like to see is a graph on how the millions were made without increasing costs at this point. Using the statistical method to produce such a graph using the method that was used then, now that would be interesting, would it not? Is there such a graph in existence? Or has it gone missing in action? Email, Sep 19 Alan Chiron, Blue Haven

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Choosing to be part of the solution At the beginning of the pandemic people looked out for each other. As we progressed through the “nightmare” and people spent more time on the internet checking on “miracle” cures and what can only be described as conspiracy theories, most of which originated in the USA, people became suspicious, depressed, and even started to turn on one another. It seemed a new pandemic was overtaking the original one – mental illness. I’ve seen communities fractured, friends turning against one another and even families torn apart because of varying viewpoints and fear. It seems that rational thought has gone out the window. I have been told that because I’m double vaccinated my DNA has been altered to the point that I will no longer be human, that I now carry a chip so that I can be tracked. I did point out that we all carry phones so we can all be tracked so a chip seemed like a waste of time and money. They must have advanced the “chip” industry because the needle is so fine you can’t even feel it so the chip must very tiny indeed! Now coincidently, since the injection mandate, we vaccinated people are shedding the spike in the vaccine and causing untold damage to females and sterilising any male or female that come into

FORUM See Page 2 for address and contribution conditions. Opinions expressed are those of the writer and not necessarily of the newspaper contact with us further alienating people from one another. Yes, people really believe this stuff. To be clear, I do not agree with the mandate and I don’t really care if people to get vaccinated or not. What I do believe in, however, is that we need each other during these trying times more than ever and getting on the internet and following the invisible Pied Piper down the dark holes of misinformation and hate is not the way we will find our way out of this mess. Both my husband and I have been vaccinated, along with a lot of people we know and have met over this time. I always ask if they had any bad reactions and most said they had mild discomfit for perhaps 24 hours, mostly pretty tired for a day, some had no reaction at all and they were all happy they had the “jab”. And we’re all fine! We’ve all done it because we care about our loved ones and society in general.

We all want to see everyone back to living their lives to the fullest as soon as possible – to see our economy healthy again and to see people working again without the stress of wondering if they can afford to pay rent/mortgage or even eat. We want to see kids back at schools interacting with their friends and learning and to be able to travel to see our loved ones in other states. I recently learned of a lady I know in Sydney whose son is in Victoria and contracted COVID-19. She was frantic because she couldn’t go to him. This must stop! As far as I can see the people that are still protesting about lockdowns and mandatory vaccinations are behaving like spoilt children who have had it so good for so long and now that they are denied a few freedoms (which will all be given back in a couple of weeks) they can only think of themselves. There are countries that are crying out for more supplies of the vaccine and the protesters, selfishly, only want to follow the invisible Pied Piper into the dark holes of the internet and chant the slogan “My Body My Choice”. Well, I can use that slogan too “My Body My Choice” and I choose to part of the solution not part of problem. Email, Oct 31 Lynette Bradley, Killarney Vale

Two legs better I am astonished at the statement by Lucy Wicks (Federal Member for Robertson) that although she is opposed to the PEP11 proposal, as is most

FORUM of the community, that she voted against a Motion that would have it killed off. Doe she get her concept of

democracy from George Orwell’s “Animal Farm”? Plainly it’s a case of “four legs good, two legs better”. Email, Oct 26 Dave Horsfall, North Gosford

Debt and infrastructure backlog washed away Rob Noble’s suggestion that water assets might be sold off has some merit (“Former Council CEO touts selling water assets”, Chronicle, p1 Oct 20). We are already selling real estate assets, to try to reduce the debt burden, and this represents a concrete loss to the community that can never be recovered. On the other hand, to pass the water-supply service to another agency merely means that the operation will continue under a different authority, in the same way as before, while the cash value to be realised could be applied to the Council debt, thus obviating the need for permanent rate increases on which our Administrator is so keen. If these assets are, in fact, worth $4B, as Mr Noble says, the capital injection could be placed in a

FORUM sovereign fund and yield interest that, over the years, could clear a good deal of the infrastructure backlog from which we suffer. Central Coast is one of the few councils that are also a water authority, and putting the system into the hands of an agency that is specialised in the field might lead to greater management efficiencies. It would be difficult to imagine that the service could be worse managed than it was under Central Coast Council, and it is not clear why the Administrator is so dead set against it. That said, any transfer would have to be subject to some assurances that changes in water rates would be controlled in some way. Sydney Water does not have an

outstanding reputation with respect to service standards or price moderation, but we already have agreements with Hunter Water, so why can’t the possibility of a takeover be properly explored? Our Administrator seems to be so obsessed with jacking up all our rates that I wonder how seriously he is exploring other avenues for meeting our revenue requirements. Obviously, the idea of privatising the system would raise many other issues, but that is not what is being suggested here: what is being proposed is to transfer the responsibilities to another agency. I’d be prepared to accept spending some money on a study of this possibility. Email, Oct 23 Bruce Hyland, Woy Woy

Make sure increases are justified

The administrator Dick Persson was put in to sort out Central Coast Council’s finances and in doing so he recommended and got a 15 per cent increase in council rates, with no mention at the time made of water and sewer rates.

Then Dick appoints a new administrator at a cost of $550,000 per annum, who then appoints a CEO David Farmer on who knows what income? (Editor’s note: It was reported in Chronicle on July 7 that Farmer’s annual salary and other benefits total $517,625, inclusive of superannuation.) (Council) releases financial informationthatissocontradictory you wonder what they really know. Since being appointed they

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have requested the rate increase of 15 per cent be extended for up to five years. The increase was delivered as getting the Council out of financial trouble. Now these two want to increase water and sewerage rates by 34 per cent. Please do not listen to the financial reasons for this proposed increase, as from past experience you cannot believe a word they are saying. The Chronicle reported the council water and sewerage deficit and financial report, which would have the best finance mind confused and wondering how someone could write such a confusing financial report. There was another article from

the Central Coast Council Audit and Risk committee, in which they state “they were comfortable with the Council’s level of debt”. They then said “they were not alarmed by the deficit budgets” and one stated “it did not fuss him”. What planet are these people on? I can only hope that IPART fully investigates independently on Council’s finances, does not let them get any further debt and makes sure increases are justified. It is a very sad time for ratepayers on the Central Coast and we can only hope someone takes responsibility and fixes the financial problems. Email, Oct 30 Phil Morrison, Bateau Bay

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OUT & ABOUT

Performing Cat Stevens is a privilege for Coggan

Darren Coggan in Remember the Days of Cat Stevens

A homage to Cat Stevens, called Remember The Days of Cat Stevens starring Darren Coggan is coming to the Art House in March 2022. The tribute show was initially slated for a tour earlier this year but was postponed due to the COVID outbreak and has been rescheduled for March 19. Coggan has been described as a masterful storyteller who is considered one of Australia’s most exciting and diverse artists. He has carved an impressive career in the Australian country music industry with a swag of Golden Guitars under his belt. Coggan said that there was something ethereal about the music of Stevens. “He inspired generations, and his music still has as much

impact today as it did when he first penned songs such as Peace Train, Moonshadow, Wild World, Morning Has Broken, Where Do The Children Play and Father and Son,” Coggan said. For Coggan, paying homage to Stevens is a privilege. “I was inspired by his story and his incredible catalogue of timeless songs and felt that it would also inspire others. “The songs say something, ask questions, make statements, they have intelligence, poetic lyrics and musically, while simplistic in presentation, they are very complex and always fun and challenging to perform. “I do love this show and never tire of performing the songs. “I love how I can continue to find new interpretations of

his lyrics. “I love seeing the reaction from the audience each night and seeing them all stand up with an ovation, something I’ll never take for granted,” Coggan said. When creating the show, Coggan said he felt a weight of responsibility to do justice to Stevens’ music and his story. “The performance is very intimate and personal and the inclusion on this tour of a stringed quartet will bring another beautiful dimension to these already exquisite songs. “There are some personal reflections on the experience I had being invited to London to meet with the great Cat Stevens in 2007, where I heard firsthand some of the many anecdotes and stories that I have enjoyed sharing with our audiences over the

past 10 years. “This new production also highlights how relevant Cat’s timeless songs and messages of peace, tolerance, and understanding are in our world today, perhaps even more relevant than when they were first written back in the 70s. “Our audiences obviously come expecting to hear those timeless songs of Cat Stevens, but I think they walk away with so much more, a real insight and understanding of who he was and his eternal spiritual search for fulfillment,” Coggan said. He believes there is more than just the music to inspire about Stevens, it is his story and his outlook on life. “Perhaps the greatest thing I took home from my meeting with Stevens was the realisation that we all have the ability to

make changes in our lives, should we not be content with who we are or where we are. “At the height of his career in the late 70s, he was very discontent with the excesses of fame and fortune, and he did something about it, he put down his guitar and walked away. “Every generation has the ability to change their world, and I pray that we have the courage to face up to the realities of our time and let ourselves feel deeply enough so that it transforms us and our children’s future,” Coggan said. Coggan has been performing professionally since 1995 after winning the inaugural TransTasman Entertainer of The Year on Norfolk Island. He won the prestigious Toyota Star Maker Quest in 1996 and

received a Golden Guitar at the Country Music Awards in 2001. Coggan has also been in a handful of musicals such as Happy Days the Arena Mega Musical in 1999, Grease the Mega Musical in 2001, and Quambatook in 2008. He has starred in shows such as Out and About – The Great Aussie Pub Tour, All Saints, and he is currently a presenter on Sydney Weekender for Network 7. Tickets for Remember the Days of Cat Stevens are on sale now, and ticketholders from the cancelled dates are encouraged to hold on to their tickets as they are still valid for the new date. Tickets can be purchased on the Art House’s website. Harry Mulholland

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Art@Work festival pushes boundaries

Art@Work, an art festival that celebrates all things creative on the Coast is coming up, running from December 3 to 5. The festival will be held daily at OpenShutters factory on Hereford St, Berkeley Vale from 10am to 4:30pm. Founder of Art@Work, Marion Mikkelsen, said the event was a celebration of creativity. “This year we have about 36 painters, printers, potters,

glass makers and wood artisans coming to show their work and give demonstrations to the community. “We have been working with our artists throughout the year and are so pleased we can provide them with an opportunity to meet with the community. “The Art@Work event pushes the boundaries of traditional art exhibitions. “Artists, the community and businesses unite in a working

factory to not only show and sell their work, but also to share their secrets through interactions, demonstrations and talks,” Mikkelsen said. 2021 marks the fifth year the festival has been held and Mikkelsen said the community was amazed by the event each year. “They walk into this working factory with all these wonderful artworks and performances by various artists. “On the Saturday and Sunday,

we will have our interactive painting where artists will encourage the community to get creative and get involved. “The artists will also be doing demonstrations for painting, making pottery, and creating prints,” Mikkelsen said. Central Coast Council and other local businesses such as Mariners Medical Centre, Aubrey Brown Lawyers, Wyong Leagues Club Group, Stone Real Estate and Fox Group will be supporting the event,

helping in running and promoting the event, as well as sponsoring artist prizes such as the People’s Choice and the Artist’s Challenge awards. They also sponsor performances and the Lucky Door Prize. “We offer the artists a challenge, last year it was COVID, and the artists all enter a piece, and the winner received a cash prize. “This year the theme is what new thing have they challenged

themselves with during COVID, people have done jigsaw puzzles, or ridden a bike for the first time and let their hair grow out all crazy,” Mikkelsen said. Mikkelsen also said that she was looking for new businesses to sponsor the event. Anyone interested in supporting Art@Work can contact Mikkelsen at artatwork19@gmail.com. Harry Mulholland

COASTAL DIARY A COMPREHENSIVE LISTING OF EVENTS OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS ON THE CENTRAL COAST SATURDAY, NOV 13 Central Coast Potters Society Open Day, 10a Russell Drysdale Street, East Gosford, 10am - 3pm www.ccpotters.org Central Coast Kids in need Charity Ride Fundraiser, Central Coast Harley Davidson West Gosford, ticketed, 8:30am start

FRIDAY, NOV 19 Simon Tedeschi & George Washingmachine Live In Concert, Avoca Beach Theatre, ticketed, 7:30pm Mental Health Art Works, The Entrance Gallery, ticketed, 6pm Gosford North Inner

Wheel Club: Handcraft Stall, Kincumber Village Shopping Centre, 8;30am - 4pm The Coast Shelter sleepout, Central Coast Stadium

SATURDAY, NOV 20 Alliance Française French Conversation Diggers Club Ettalong 10am – 12pm

TUESDAY, NOV 30 GEBC November Event Special Guest Speaker: The Hon. Victor Dominello MP, The Entertainment Grounds, ticketed, 12:15pm

FRIDAY, DEC 3 art@work, Open Shutters - Berkeley Vale, 3 - 5/12, ticketed, 3/12 - 6pm - 8:30pm, 4 - 5/12 - 10am - 4pm

Christmas at TEG, The Entertainment Grounds, ticketed, 6pm

SATURDAY, DEC 4

SATURDAY, DEC 11 Blues @ The Fun Haus, 5 Broken Bay Rd, Ettalong Beach, ticketed, 6:30pm

SUNDAY, DEC 12

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Twiddlemuffs and trauma teddies keep residents busy The residents of Glengara Care in Tumbi Umbi are enjoying a wide range of entertaining activities and events such as bingo, train your brain quizzes, and even pool noodle games. There are also birthday celebrations for the residents and themed days to enjoy such as Christmas in July. Glengara Care’s Diversional Therapist, Lauren Winstanley, delivers the tailored program of activities and events, and she said she loves seeing how the program improves the physical and mental health of the residents, while also helping them forge friendships. “It’s all about keeping the residents occupied and

connected with each other. “There are some really good friendships here, its lovely to see,” Winstanley said. The program took on extra significance during lockdown, which prevented residents from having visitors. While the popular bus outings had to be modified and then put on hold, there have been some fun additions. Residents have enjoyed making twiddlemuffs, which are knitted hand-warmers that provide sensory stimulation for people with dementia. “We are planning to send them to a local aged care facility where a lot of residents have dementia. “The residents have also

made trauma teddies which we will give to the local paramedics to pass onto children who have been through a traumatic situation,” Winstanley said. Another program introduced by Winstanley is Glengara Groceries, which involves the residents filling a trolley with crafts, treats and other items requested by the residents. “It was useful as the residents haven’t been going out to get groceries and they haven’t had family coming in,” Winstanley said. There were also some themed events to celebrate the Olympics. Glengara resident, Alice Lovegrove, who moved to the facility at the beginning of the year said the events and

Call extended for local places and stories The deadline for Blue Plaque nominations from MPs and MLCs has been extended to November 14, giving communities more time to make suggestions to their Local Member. The Blue Plaques program is all about revealing the hidden gems in our area with stories that deserve to be told. It aims capture public interest, curiosity and fascination in key personalities, events and places that are important to the stories of our region. “We are looking for stories

that are interesting, fun, quirky, along with more sombre stories that should not be forgotten as part of our history,” said NSW Minister responsible for Heritage, Don Harwin. “The essence of the program is storytelling. “They will be inspiring and important stories that connect us with places and events, for example, Aboriginal people, heritage, culture; early European settlement; migrant heritage’ social movements and change’ wartime history; industrial advancements; arts

and culture; sport; historic events that have shaped our area as well as stories of ordinary people who have done extraordinary things. “We want everyone to be involved in making suggestions to their local MP or MLC so we can recognise the people and places in history that matter most to local communities,” Harwin said. The MPs and MLCs will then provide the nominations to Heritage NSW for the local ‘place’ to receive a Blue Plaque.

activities helped her greatly during lockdown. “I have missed my family terribly, these activities have helped to keep me busy and happy during this time,” Lovegrove said. Another resident, Nita Bell is a big fan of bingo, word games and exercise classes which she said keep her active and alive. “The activities have been wonderful to keep me on the go until I can see my family,” Bell said. Fellow resident, Elly Buchanan, particularly enjoys the group activities, which she said have been beneficial for her mental health. “I feel included, less isolated,” Buchanan said. Winstanley said inclusiveness is at the heart of everything on the Glengara calendar events. “We want to give every resident the opportunity to have fun, keep physically and mentally active and connect with one another,” Winstanley said. Source: Media release, Oct 26 Glengara Care

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Buy silly socks to help sick kids Central Coast residents are being encouraged to pick up a pair of Silly Socks for $5 next time they visit their local McDonald’s restaurant before McHappy Day on November 13. The designs mark 30 years of McHappy Day in Australia, with 100 per cent of profits going to Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC), including on the Central Coast. McDonald’s Australia Marketing Director, Amanda Nakad, said Silly Socks had been part of the fundraising campaign for some years and were popular in the community. “This year’s designs feature iconic Macca’s characters

Ronald McDonald, Grimace and Hamburglar,” she said. “Our Silly Socks look good, feel good and do good, with all profits going towards helping seriously ill children and their families. “We are calling on Aussies to purchase a pair of socks and show their support for Ronald McDonald House Charities this McHappy Day.” McHappy Day is the largest annual fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House Charities in Australia, helping seriously ill or injured children and their families stay together and close to care while undergoing treatment or surgery in hospital.

Over the past 30 years, McHappy Day has raised over $56M for Ronald McDonald House Charities. The launch of the Silly Socks follows the announcement of McHappy Day 2021 ambassador, Eva Longoria. Silly Socks are available from all McDonald’s restaurants nationwide or via McDelivery. Customers can also buy Helping Hands for $2, $10 or $50 and every Big Mac sold on McHappy Day will see $2 going directly to RMHC. Make a donation online at www.rmhc.org.au/give. Source: Media release, Oct 22 McDonald’s Australia

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News Breakfast [s] 6:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 9:00 Monash And Me (PG) [s] 11:30 Monty Don’s French Gardens 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] National Press Club Address Media Watch (PG) [s] Jack Irish (M l,v) [s] ABC News Afternoons [s] Old People’s Home For 4 Year Olds (PG) [s] Grand Designs Australia (PG) 2:00 The Drum [s] ABC News [s] 3:00 7.30 [s] 4:00 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 5:00 Gruen [s] 6:00 Preppers (M l,s) [s] 7:00 Back (MA15+) [s] 7:30 Adam Hills: The Last Leg (M) 9:00 ABC Late News [s] The Business [s] Four Corners [s] 11:00 Media Watch (PG) [s] 12:00 Father Brown (M v) [s] 12:30 Silent Witness (M v) [s] 6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News Mornings [s] Remembrance Day Memorial 11:30 12:00 Service [s] The Greek Islands With Julia Bradbury [s] ABC News At Noon [s] 2:00 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 2:30 How Deadly World (PG) [s] Jack Irish (M l,v) [s] ABC News Afternoons [s] Old People’s Home For 4 Year Olds (PG) [s] Grand Designs Australia (PG) 3:00 4:00 The Drum [s] 5:00 Sammy J (PG) [s] 6:00 ABC News [s] 7:00 7.30 [s] Spying On The Scammers [s] 8:30 Q&A [s] Doctor Who (PG) [s] You Can’t Ask That: Fat (M) 10:30 ABC Late News [s] 11:30 The Business [s] Pilgrimage (PG) [s] 12:30 The Detectives (M l) [s] 6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 11:30 Q&A [s] 12:00 Australia Remastered [s] ABC News At Noon [s] Spying On The Scammers [s] The Sound [s] Jack Irish (M l,v) [s] 2:00 ABC News Afternoons [s] 3:00 Old People’s Home For 4 4:00 Year Olds (PG) [s] 5:00 Grand Designs Australia 6:00 (PG) [s] 7:00 The Drum [s] 8:30 ABC News [s] Gardening Australia [s] Annika (M v) [s] The Accident (M l,s,v) [s] Talking Heads: Playing Sandwiches (PG) [s] ABC Late News [s] The Vaccine [s] Gruen [s] Preppers: Welcome To Eden 2 (M l,s) [s] 11:20 1:00 rage (MA15+) [s]

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6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Movie: “A Daughter’s Deception” (M v) (’19) – A long- 1:00 lost daughter comes back into 2:00 a woman’s family life but with dangerous intentions and lies. 3:00 4:00 Stars: Jade Harlow, Rusty 5:00 Joiner, Kennedy Tucker, 6:00 Brianna Gage 7:00 Criminal Confessions: 7:30 Seneca Falls (M d,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] 8:40 Big Brother VIP (M) [s] 9:40 America’s Got Talent: 10:40 Quarter Finals: Performance 11:10 (Part 1) (PG) [s] America’s Got Talent: Quarter Finals: Results (Part 1) (PG) [s] 12:00 The Windsors (M l,s) [s] 1:00 1:30 Home Shopping 6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “Petals On The Wind” 12:00 1:00 (M s) (’14) Stars: Heather Graham, Bailey De Young, Will 2:00 Kemp, Whitney Hoy Kochie’s Business Builders 3:00 4:00 Border Security 5:00 International (PG) [s] – In 6:00 Buffalo, officers suspect a 7:00 fertilizer salesman may be 7:30 cultivating a lie. 8:30 The Chase UK (PG) [s] Seven News At 4 [s] The Chase Australia (PG) [s] Seven News [s] Home And Away (PG) [s] 9:30 America’s Got Talent: 10:30 Quarter Finals: Performance (Part 2) (PG) [s] America’s Got Talent: Quarter 11:00 Finals: Results (Part 2) (PG) [s] 11:30 World’s Deadliest Weather - 12:30 1:00 Caught On Camera (M) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping 6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show [s] Seven Morning News [s] 11:30 Movie: “Gates Of Paradise” 12:00 (M) (’19) Stars: Jason Priestley, Lizzie Boys, Johannah Newmarch, Jason Cermak, 1:45 Pauline Egan House Of Wellness (PG) [s] The Chase UK (PG) [s] 2:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 3:00 The Chase Australia (PG) [s] 4:00 Seven News [s] 5:00 Better Homes And Gardens 6:00 Movie: “Little Women” (M) (’19) 7:00 – Jo March reflects back and 7:30 forth on her life, telling the 8:30 beloved story of the March sisters - four young women, each determined to live life on her own terms. Stars: Saoirse 11:30 Ronan, Emma Watson, Florence Pugh, Eliza Scanlen, Laura Dern Program To Be Advised Home Shopping 1:30

Today [s] 6:00 Today Extra (PG) [s] 7:00 NINE’s Morning News [s] 7:30 Parental Guidance (PG) [s] Desperate Housewives: 8:00 Bargaining (M) [s] 12:00 Pointless (PG) [s] 1:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 2:10 2:30 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] NINE News [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] 3:00 Parental Guidance (PG) [s] – 3:30 It’s the end of week two, which 4:00 parents and their parenting 4:30 styles will join the ‘Crowded House’ next week. It all lies in 5:00 the hands of the other parents. 6:30 Emergency (M) [s] 7:30 Love Island Australia (M) [s] NINE News Late [s] 8:45 New Amsterdam: 9:45 The Domino Effect (M) [s] 10:45 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 11:30 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 12:30 Home Shopping 1:30 6:00 Today [s] 7:00 Today Extra (PG) [s] 7:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] Parental Guidance (PG) [s] 8:00 Australia’s Top Ten Of 12:00 Everything (PG) [s] 1:00 Pointless (PG) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 2:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 2:30 NINE News [s] 3:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 3:30 RBT: Need For Speed (M) [s] 4:00 Paramedics (M) [s] – Glenice 4:30 helps a young couple fighting to save their 6-year-old daughter 5:00 who’s suffering from a shocking 6:30 disease. 7:30 Love Island Australia (M) [s] Love Island Australia 8:00 Afterparty (M) [s] NINE News Late [s] The Fix: Lie To Me (M) [s] 10:30 Destination WA [s] 11:30 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 12:30 Home Shopping 1:30 6:00 Today [s] 7:00 Today Extra (PG) [s] 7:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] Movie: “The Perfect Stalker” (M) (’16) Stars: Danielle Savre, 8:00 Jefferson Brown, Krista Morin 12:00 Talking Honey - Princess 1:00 Diana: Diana And Her Boys 2:00 (PG) [s] 2:30 Pointless (PG) [s] 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 3:30 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 4:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] NINE News [s] 4:30 A Current Affair (PG) [s] Taronga: Who’s Who In The 5:00 Zoo: Bilby Release (PG) [s] 6:30 Movie: “Skyfall” (M l,v) (’12) 7:30 Stars: Daniel Craig, Javier Bardem, Bérénice Marlohe, 8:30 Naomie Harris 9:30 Movie: “The Eagle” (M v) (’11) Stars: Channing Tatum, István 11:00 Gö, Bence Gerö, Denis O’Hare, 12:00 Paul Ritter, Zsolt László 1:00 Home Shopping

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Home Shopping [s] Weekend Sunrise [s] The Morning Show [s] Seven’s Horse Racing: Cranebourne/ Newcastle [s] Seven News At 5 [s] Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) [s] Seven News [s] Movie: “Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows - Part 1” (PG) (’10) – Harry, Ron and Hermione set out on their perilous mission to track down and destroy the secret to Voldemort’s immortality and destruction, the Horcruxes. Stars: Alan Rickman, Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson Movie: “The November Man” (MA15+) (’14) Stars: Pierce Brosnan, Olga Kurylenko Repco Supercars Championship 2021: Sydney Motorsport Highlights [s] Home Shopping

6:00 7:00 10:00 12:00 12:30 1:00 1:30 2:00

Home Shopping Weekend Sunrise [s] The Morning Show Weekend House Of Wellness (PG) [s] Border Security International (PG) [s] Cricket: Women’s Big Bash League: Sydney Sixers v Sydney Thunder *Live* From Great Barrier Reef Arena [s] Seven News At 5 [s] Sydney Weekender (PG) [s] Seven News [s] 7News Spotlight (PG) [s] – Singer Adele is at her most candid as she opens up about her real life, true love and weight loss. Granny Killer - The Unsolved Murders (M) [s] S.W.A.T.: Stigma (M v) [s] S.W.A.T.: Vice (M v) [s] The Blacklist: Konets (M v) [s] Repco Supercars Championship 2021: Highlights [s]

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6:00 9:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 1:00 2:00 3:00 4:10 5:10 6:00 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:30 9:45 10:45 11:00 11:20 12:15 1:10 2:00 3:00 4:25 5:25

6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 11:30 Landline [s] The Great Acceleration (PG) 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] Grantchester (PG) [s] 2:00 Jack Irish (M l,v) [s] ABC News Afternoons [s] 3:00 Think Tank (PG) [s] Grand Designs Australia (PG) 4:00 5:00 The Drum [s] 6:00 ABC News [s] 7:00 7.30 [s] 7:30 Australian Story [s] Universe With Brian Cox [s] 9:00 Media Watch (PG) [s] The Detectives (M l) [s] ABC Late News [s] The Business [s] 10:00 Going Country (PG) [s] Noughts And Crosses (M) [s] 11:00 The Accident (MA15+) [s] 11:30 The Cry (M l) [s] rage (MA15+) [s] 12:00 The Drum [s] 1:00 7.30 [s]

6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “I Am Elizabeth Smart” 12:00 1:10 (M) (’17) Stars: Elizabeth Smart, Alana Boden 1:30 Criminal Confessions: 2:00 Ascension (M) [s] 3:00 The Chase UK (PG) [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] The Chase Australia (PG) [s] 5:00 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 7:30 Big Brother VIP (M) [s] 9-1-1: Desperate Times (M) [s] 8:40 9:40 – The 118 springs into action when a citywide blackout and a 10:15 record heat wave causes mayhem in Los Angeles. Fantasy Island: His And Hers - 10:50 The Heartbreak Hotel (PG) [s] 11:20 The Latest Seven News [s] 12:10 The Goldbergs: 1:05 Cocoon (PG) [s] God Friended Me: BFF (PG) 1:30 Home Shopping

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6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 11:30 War On Waste (PG) [s] 12:00 Antiques Roadshow [s] ABC News At Noon [s] Ridley Road (PG) [s] The Cry (M l) [s] ABC News Afternoons [s] Think Tank (PG) [s] Grand Designs Australia (PG) The Drum [s] ABC News [s] 2:00 7.30 [s] Anh’s Brush With Fame: 3:00 Lisa Wilkinson [s] 4:00 Mystify Michael Hutchence 5:00 (M) [s] 6:00 The Art Of Collecting [s] 7:00 ABC Late News [s] 7:30 The Business [s] 9:00 Q&A [s] Midsomer Murders (M s,v) [s] 11:10 The Cry (M l) [s] 11:40 rage (MA15+) [s] The Drum [s] 12:30 7.30 [s]

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Animal Tales (PG) [s] Weekend Today [s] Today Extra - Saturday (PG) Surfing Australia TV [s] Destination WA [s] Good Food Kitchen [s] My Way [s] Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo: Bilby Release (PG) [s] Parental Guidance (PG) [s] The Garden Gurus [s] NINE News: First At Five [s] Getaway (PG) [s] NINE News Saturday [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] Movie: “Spectre” (M v) (’15) Stars: Daniel Craig Movie: “Logan Lucky” (PG) (’17) – Two brothers attempt to pull off a heist during a NASCAR race in North Carolina. Stars: Channing Tatum, Farrah Mackenzie Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything (PG) [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s]

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Animal Tales (PG) [s] Weekend Today [s] Sports Sunday (PG) [s] The Xtreme CollXtion (PG) [s] Fishing Australia (PG) [s] Ultimate Rush (PG) [s] Targa Great Barrier Reef [s] Explore [s] Parental Guidance (PG) [s] Bondi Vet (PG) [s] NINE News: First At Five [s] RBT: Sleepy Driver (PG) [s] NINE News Sunday [s] Parental Guidance (PG) [s] 60 Minutes (M) [s] American Tragedy - The Gabby Petito Story (M) [s] NINE News Late [s] The First 48: Ringside Seat (M) [s] Cold Case - New Leads Wanted: Katrina Jefferies (MA15+) [s] Chicago Med: What You Don’t Know (M) [s] Home Shopping

6:00 Religious Programs [s] 8:00 Three Veg And Meat [s] 8:30 Freshly Picked With Simon Toohey [s] 9:00 Destination Dessert (PG) [s] 9:30 Studio 10 Sunday (PG) [s] 12:00 Celebrity MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] 1:10 Farm To Fork [s] 1:30 Healthy Homes Australia [s] 2:00 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 2:30 Everyday Gourmet [s] 3:00 Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures [s] 4:00 My Market Kitchen [s] 4:30 Taste Of Australia With Hayden Quinn [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:30 The Sunday Project (PG) [s] 7:30 Celebrity MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] 8:45 CSI: Vegas: Funhouse (M) [s] 9:40 FBI: Allegiance/ Unreasonable Doubt (M) [s] 11:30 The Sunday Project (PG) [s] 12:30 Home Shopping

Today [s] Today Extra (PG) [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] Parental Guidance (PG) [s] Talking Honey - Princess Diana: Death And Legacy (PG) 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] Parental Guidance (PG) [s] Love Island Australia (M) [s] Kath & Kim: Obsession (PG) [s] Kath & Kim: My Boyfriend (PG) [s] NINE News Late [s] New Amsterdam: Three Dots (M) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] Home Shopping

6:00 The Talk [s] 7:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 7:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 8:00 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (M) [s] 1:00 Celebrity MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] 2:30 Everyday Gourmet [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 4:00 Farm To Fork [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 Celebrity MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] 8:40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (MA15+) [s] 9:40 Just For Laughs (M l,s) [s] 10:40 The Graham Norton Show (M) [s] 11:40 The Project (PG) [s] 12:40 The Late Show (PG) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping

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6:00 Today [s] 7:00 Today Extra (PG) [s] 7:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] Parental Guidance (PG) [s] Desperate Housewives: Marry 8:00 12:00 Me A Little (PG) [s] 1:00 Pointless (PG) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] 2:10 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 3:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] NINE News [s] 3:30 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 4:00 Parental Guidance (PG) [s] 4:30 Travel Guides: Western Australia (PG) [s] – The Travel 5:00 Guides will have adventures in 6:30 Bridgetown and Hamelin Bay, 7:30 then it’s off to Busselton for a unique mermaid experience. 8:40 Love Island Australia (M) [s] 9:35 NINE News Late [s] Damian Lewis - Spy Wars: 10:35 Bombs In The Sky (M v) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] 11:30 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 12:30 Home Shopping 1:30

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

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

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France 24 Feature News NHK World English News Worldwatch PBS Newshour Small Business Secrets Figure Skating: ISU Grand Prix Italy The Royals In Wartime (PG) Nazi Megastructures (PG) SBS World News Celebrity Letters And Numbers (M) Tutankhamun - Life, Death And Legacy (PG) Russia To Iran - Across The Wild Frontier 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) Movie: “Chappaquiddick” (M l) (’17) Stars: Jason Clarke Movie: “Marshall” (M) (’17) Stars: Chadwick Boseman Page One: A Year Inside The NY Times (M l) Destination Flavour Scandinavia Bitesize France 24 Feature News NHK World English News Worldwatch Speedweek Cycling: NRS 2021 Tour Of The Tropics Kilauea: Hawaii On Fire Going Places With Ernie Dingo Small Business Secrets (PG) Nazi Megastructures: Fortress Japan (PG) SBS World News Inside Central Stations (M) Tulsa Burning: The 1921 Race Massacre (M) Marry Me, Marry My Family (M l) (In English/ Hindi/ Maori/ Urdu) Addicted Australia (M d,l) 24 Hours In Emergency: You Before Me (M) Michael Mosley - A History Of Surgery Into The Brain (M) Coronavirus Special: What We Know Now (PG) France 24 Feature News NHK World English News Worldwatch Inside Central Station (M) Alien (PG) The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) The Supervet (PG) Jeopardy! (PG) Letters And Numbers Mastermind SBS World News Britain’s Most Historic Towns (PG) Animal Einsteins (PG) The Best Of 24 Hours In Emergency (M) SBS World News Bosch: The Greater Good (MA15+) The Crimson Rivers (M l) (In French) The Red Line (M v) American Insurrection (M v) Destination Flavour Singapore Bitesize France 24 Feature News NHK World English News Worldwatch PBS Newshour Christians Like Us (M l) Woven Threads - Stories From Within (PG) Alien (PG) The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) Unearthed Pyramids (PG) Jeopardy! (PG) Letters And Numbers Mastermind SBS World News Great Canadian Railroad Journeys (M) New York Super Airport Egypt With The World’s Greatest Explorer SBS World News The Point Before We Die (M d,l,v) (In Swedish) The Little Drummer Girl (M) Hunters (M l)

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

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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

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DOWN IN THE GARDEN: Marvellous Melons pot, what I mean is you can grow one melon plant in a very large pot (over 60cm in width) and you will need to provide a trellis and slings or some way of holding the fruits as described above. Ensure that your pot is in full sun all day and that it drains well and is also filled with top quality vegetable-suitable potting mixture that is mixed with a slow-release fertiliser and something to improve waterretention and drainage such as perlite or vermiculite. Try This - Square Watermelons

Growing your own melons is an exercise in patience but you will end up with the sweetest, most lovely fruit imaginable.

Growing Melons Your melons will need at least 1.5m of space around each plant and the position needs to be warm to hot and experience full sun all day. Soil needs to be very well draining, preferable a light sandy loam and they prefer a slightly acidic soil of around pH 6. Dig over the soil a few weeks before planting and improve with wellrotted manures (cow or poultry are preferable), compost, and worm castings. The last frost must have well and truly passed as they are not frost tolerant. When planting, create a mound of about 10-15cm high and 90cm wide to plant into as this will help with drainage because although melons love lots of water, they are still prone to fungal disease so this will assist water to drain away. You need lots of leaves on your vines so that your melons are large, healthy, and most importantly sweet. It is often stated that melons are ‘heavy feeders’ because they have large fruit but also because the mass of the living organism, (leaves, stems, roots and fruit) of the plant is large. To feed, use a balanced organic complete fertiliser every three weeks. Constant and deep watering is also needed and to limit the chances of fungal disease, water early in the day and don’t

Native: Art and Design with Australian Native Plants Kate Herd and Jela Ivankovic-Waters ISBN: 9781760760809 Thames & Hudson Australia Pty Ltd

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The average watermelon or honeydew will take between 80 and 100 warm days, (not just any days, but warm days) to mature and rockmelons around 80 days. My take on this is to go with fastermaturing varieties or better yet, heirloom seeds. As melons do take a bit of space and time, why not try growing something a little unusual like the Australian Heirloom ‘Indian Cream Cobra’ Rockmelon with its lovely mild flavour or the ‘Candy Red’ Watermelon that grows in an elongated form. If you just can’t wait there are a few fast-maturing varieties, and these include the ‘Minnesota Midget’ and ‘Sweet Granite’ Rockmelons along with ‘Moon and Stars’ and the ‘Sugar Baby’ Watermelons which only take about 10 weeks until harvest time. Try these great Aussie suppliers for heirloom varieties: succeedheirloom.com.au or diggers. com.au. Growing and care advice is rather similar across types and the most important things to note are that they need a rich soil, lots of water, warmth, sun, and space! Let’s dig in.

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water the leaves. A few weeks before harvesting, cut back on the watering because too much water at this time will dilute the internal sugars of the melon and can lead to fruit that is not as sweet as it could be.Water just enough to prevent the leaves from dying but you can expect a few dying leaves at this time, just not all of them. Your melons are ready to pick when you notice the stem connecting them to the plant is starting to pull away and soften. The melon can sometimes also slightly crack around the stem and the area will have a musky aroma. To harvest, cut the stem leaving a short amount still on the melon. Mature the melons by leaving them in a protected place where they can still sit in the sun for a few weeks. They

are ready to eat when you hear a hollow sound when you tap on them. Melons on a Trellis or in Pots If you are limited with space in your garden but still want to grow melons then you can train the vines to grow up and around a trellis. The melons will need to either still rest on the ground and this can be done by ensuring that vines are trained back down to the earth when fruit setting is noticed. You could also support the fruit in expandable mesh bags, slings or if you are very handy, by building little platforms. I have also seen this done for melons and pumpkins that are grown on the ground to avoid any marking on the underside. When I say you can grow a melon in a

There is debate about the origin of the square watermelon but many agree that in 1978Tomoyuki Ono,a graphic designer, worked out a way of perfecting what others feel is something Japanese farmers were already toying with. Popular in Japan’s markets, the more lovely of the melons can fetch up to $300AUD but they are not really meant for eating. They are regarded as a decorative item in Japan even though urban legend will have us believe they are grown that way to fit into tiny Japanese fridges in their overcrowded cities. You can grow a square watermelon too! You need to affix a transparent tempered glass or plastic box around the watermelon while it is still small. There are now many types of plastic watermelon moulds on the market including heartshaped ones to try out. The watermelon will grow to fit the box/mould and will also stop possums from having a nibble.

YOU & YOUR GARDEN: Phil’s Possum Problem, Blue Bay

I’m in the mood to share with you inspiring gardening books that you might even consider as presents this festive season and this one would be top of my list. Winner of the Indie Book Award for Illustrated Non-Fiction 2018 and shortlisted for ABIA Illustrated Book of the Year 2018 this book shows you that a Native Garden need not be messy or look like every other ‘Aussie Bush Backyard’. There are gardens of all types, sizes and situations throughout this divinely illustrative book and you can’t help but say to yourself, “Is that really a native?” while turning the pages to each gorgeous new vista. There is plentiful use of native trees, shrubs, flowers, and foliage that will inspire you to try using these in different settings and ways including clever pruning techniques that I had not thought of myself. Included are interviews with celebrated landscape designers, artists, and gardeners – including Fiona Brockhoff, Janet Laurence and Tracey Deep – that bring to light so many ways to celebrate the sculptural natives that shape our everyday spaces. TASKS & TIPS FOR YOU THIS WEEK Just a few things you could plant this week include herbs, Asian greens, asparagus, globe and Jerusalem artichoke, beans, beetroot, broccoli, cabbages, capsicum, carrot, celeriac, celery, cucumber, eggplant, endive, fennel, horseradish, kale, kohlrabi, leek, lettuce, marrow, mustard greens, okra, parsnip, potato, pumpkin, radish, rhubarb, rocket, salsify, silverbeet, spring onion, sweetcorn, sweet potato, taro, tomato, turnip, warrigal greens, zucchini, sunflower, aster, bedding begonia, calendula, California poppy, carnation, celosia, chrysanthemum, coleus, cosmos, dahlia, dianthus, everlasting daisy, gaillardia, gazania, gerbera, honesty, inpatients, kangaroo paw, marigold, nasturtium, phlox, portulaca, salvia, snapdragon, waratah, zinnia Next Week: The Top Ten Unkillable Plants

Dear Cheralyn, Saw your article in local paper. I am having problems with possums eating new growth on my mop top tree. Happens each year. Tried spiked plastic, animal repellent powder etc. any ideas which may help?? Dear Phil, That’s annoying and your ideas are good ones, but possums

are craftly little devils and can find ways around a lot of things. They are protected so care must be taken with anything you do and only deterring them is permissible under the law. A few other things you can try are hanging moth balls in your tree or using menthol-scented rubs and creams around the garden as they hate them. You can attach cling film to your tree trunk with the rub on it or you can smear it on structures around the garden boarder. Motion sensor lights and garden ornamental owls with eyes that flash can work too. Good luck Phil.

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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Art show will be an explosion of colour

Flower Painting by Karynne Courts

The fourth Yarramalong Art Show will be held at Wyong Creek Hall on November 20-21 from 10am to 4pm. Organiser, Dorothy Gliksman, promises this year’s show will be bigger and better than ever and has coordinated the works of nine professional artists to present an exhibition that

Vessel by Anna Karina Hermkens

celebrates the uplifting power of the beauty of nature. “After a couple of very challenging years for us all, this show will bring much needed joy not only for the talented artists, but for all who come to visit,” Gliksman said. “There will be works by award winning sculptors, ceramicists, and painters and

an opportunity to speak with the artists about their creations. “It will be an explosion of colour with the artists’ interpretations of their vision of birds, flowers, plants and animals.” Gliksman held the first Yarramalong Art Show in 2014 to recognise the many brilliant artists living on the Central

Coast. “I realised how many talented artists there were living in the Central Coast,” she said. “Our local Yarramalong Hall needed funds to keep the lovely old hall running, so why not put the two together.” The Art Show is an important fundraiser for the historic

Honeyeater by Tanya Hoolihan

Yarramalong School of Arts, which opened in the Yarramalong Village in 1904. This year, the hall has undergone roof repairs due to storm damage, so the show has been moved to the nearby Wyong Creek Hall. The proceeds will benefit the Yarramalong School of Arts and the Yarramalong Community

School, which hosts community events throughout the year. The Art Show is sponsored by local real estate agents, Shaun Coffey and Scott Wall of Stone Real Estate, Wyong. Source: Media release, Nov 4 Yarramalong Art Show

Hold a BBQ to be in the running to win $180,000 prizes The Veteran-led mental health charity Swiss 8, has launched their latest mental health campaign called A BBQ To Remember. This initiative will be encouraging the community to connect with their mates over a BBQ on or around Remembrance Day, November 11, to pause and reflect on the sacrifices of men and women in uniform. Kicking off with another epic fundraising raffle, Swiss 8 have

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A HunterGatherer’s Guide to the 21st Century

Authors: Heather Heying and Bret Winstein Publisher: Swift Press

As you can tell from my reading list, fiction is my preferred genre, however there are times I like to dabble in the non-fiction world. When I read the summary about Hunter-Gatherer’s Guide to the 21st Century, I thought it was going to be a book that would make me smarter. We are living in the most prosperous age … and we are miserable.

upped the ante, swapping last year’s meat trays for the ultimate winner takes all adventure prize just as Aussies are starting to think about travelling again. Valued at $180,000, the prize includes a Volkswagen Amarok, Patriot Camper, Quintrex boat, Ringers Western voucher, KTM dirt bike, iCoolsports ice bath, 12 cases of Bloke in a Bar beer and a year’s supply of meat trays from the winner’s local butcher, and a Weber BBQ. At $5 a ticket, you can swap

out your morning coffee to put yourself in the running for the adventure prize, and with value bundles ranging all the way up to $1,000 for 300 tickets, there’s something for everyone. North Gosford local and exarmy officer, James Hamilton, said he would be hosting a BBQ to check in with his mates. “I found out about the BBQ To Remember through Swiss 8’s social media and I thought why not give it a go, plus it is my birthday the day after.

“I’m hosting a BBQ because I want to help raise money for a good cause and connect with my mates. “I have some mates from Sydney and the Coast coming around to enjoy a BBQ together and just connect. “I think it’s really important to have strong relationships with not only your mates but the community, especially after the COVID-19 lockdown where we weren’t able to check in with each other.

“Even meeting up in person and not necessarily talking is still important, just being together and being surrounded by mates is important to connect,” Hamilton said. Having hosted BBQs with veterans across Australia, A BBQ To Remember was conceptualised after Swiss 8 hosted an official BBQ at The Australian War Memorial with Minister for Defence, Peter Dutton, Minister Darren Chester, Senator Jim Molan and other politicians.

Registrations for hosting A BBQ To Remember are open now at https://swiss8.org/ bbqtoremember. All proceeds from A BBQ To Remember go towards supporting Swiss 8. Swiss 8 uses veteran lived experience and data driven technology to build proactive mental health tools for all Australians. Harry Mulholland

BOOK REVIEW The world has moved at a rate that is too fast for humans to adjust or adapt. So let me learn more, make me smarter! The book starts slow. Very slow.\ I thought I wasn’t going to make it. They begin with updating the reader on how humans came to be, evolution, then zone in on most aspects of human life including, medicine, food, sleep, sex, parenthood, childhood, etc. Looks like there is not one aspect of life that cannot be fixed with some advice by the authors. There are a lot terms in the book that were new to me. For instance, “the best, most all-encompassing way to describe our world is hyper-

novel”. Meaning that change is happening faster than humans can adjust. There are WEIRD countries: Western nations, with a highly Educated populace, an Industrialized economic base, that are relatively Rich and Democratic. You seriously have to dig deep

down to come up with that acronym. There were also heaps of scientific terms that tended make it clunky to read (for the unscientific mind like mine at least). The end of each chapter has a section called “The Corrective Lens”, with dot points that summarise the chapter and

offers advice on how we can do things better. For instance, after the chapter called Medicine, the sage advice is to “Listen to your body”, “Move your body every day”, “Resist pharmaceutical solutions for medical problems if you can.” But then after Sleep some of the advice is, “Get closer to the equator at some point during your winter” and “Restrict outdoor blue-spectrum light at the societal level.” Sure, easy for some. And then some of the advice is just downright preachy, “Avoid sex without commitment”, “Avoid dating apps”, “Sit around more campfires”. While the beginning started slowly for me the middle was quite interesting.

I stared riding the wave, but that ride only lasted a few chapters until the wave crashed and it started getting slow and oh so preachy. I think this book was a good idea that went wayward. I hadn’t heard of Heather Heying nor Bret Weinstein before. A quick Google check uncovered that they are biologists who taught at Evergreen State but left (under “trying circumstances”). They now run podcasts and are vocal anti-vaxxers for Covid-19, instead taking Ivermetcin, a de-worming medicine. I read their book thinking it was going to make me smart. That was pretty dumb of me. Kim Reardon The Reluctant Book Critic

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Tourism sector will welcome grants says Martin Business NSW Central Coast has welcomed an announcement that the State Government will offer more than $8M in grants across the state to accelerate the recovery of the NSW visitor economy as the state reopens to visitors. Minister for Jobs, Investment, Tourism and Western Sydney and Minister for Trade and Industry, Stuart Ayres, said the funding would create jobs, enhance the visitor experience, support the return of lifestyle and business events in regional NSW and promote regions as ‘must-visit’ destinations, generating hundreds of millions in visitor expenditure. “These grants are all about assisting NSW tourism operators and event organisers to develop and deliver the best possible visitor experiences and ensure we are the number one state to visit as we reopen to the world post COVID-19,” Ayres said. “Whether it’s to upgrade the standard of accommodation, develop an entirely new visitor experience, stage conferences

The newly refreshed Beachcomber Hotel and Resort at Toukley

and regional events, or deliver a compelling destination marketing campaign, these grants will ensure NSW remains top-of-mind for all types of visitors.” Business NSW Central Coast Regional Director, Paula Martin, said businesses on the Coast would welcome the funding. “As the industry starts the

steep climb back after a challenging 18-month period, encouraging families across NSW to get out and explore the Central Coast should be the region’s primary focus helping the visitor economy make up ground lost due to lockdown,” Martin said. “Council, industry associations and business

Funds available for clean industry innovations Applications are currently open for the $40M Clean Technology Research and Development Grants Program, which encourages the development of innovative technologies and services to lower industry carbon emissions. NSW Energy and Environment Minister, Matt Kean, said the research and development grants would support emission reducing innovations developed by universities, industry and other research organisations. “We’re calling on NSW’s best engineers, scientists and researchers to come forward with their ideas on how we can lower carbon emissions into the future, and accelerate the state’s clean industrial revolution,” he said. “These grants are part of the NSW Government’s $750M investment in Net Zero Industry and Innovation, which is a cornerstone of our Net Zero Plan to reduce carbon emissions by 50 per

need to work together to create a strong tourism identity and a serious regional attraction strategy as the competition for regional visits surrounding Sydney will be fierce. “As the weather warms, businesses need to have confidence to relaunch themselves with updated tourism and accommodation

The grants program is administered by the NSW Environmental Trust and will be available annually until 2026. Expressions of Interest for the current round close at 5pm on November 23, with up to $5M available for individual grants ranging from $400,000 to $4M. More information is available at www.environment.nsw.gov. au/clean-tech-grants. Source: Media release, Nov 4 NSW Treasurer and Minister for Energy and Environment, Matt Kean

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Survey results give cause for business sector optimism While business confidence on the Central Coast suffered a hit in the last quarter, there is cause for optimism as the state reopens, according to Business NSW.

cent by 2030.” The grant program is targeting co-investment in early-stage technologies to reduce emissions in three key areas: electrification and energy systems; primary industry and land management; and power fuels, including hydrogen. “With strong research and financial sectors, NSW is ideally positioned to create an ecosystem where clean technologies are rapidly developed, repeatedly innovated and scaled-up to meet our emissions targets,” Kean said.

product following a hibernation during lockdown. “The uncertainty of snap lockdowns has crippled the tourism industry; this new funding will allow business to start planning today for a cracking 2022. “This will in turn encourage more visitor spending, providing social and economic

benefits to our towns who have tourism and events as a key source of income. “The Coast tourism industry needs to show our fellow NSW residents that the visitor economy is #backtobusiness so it’s time to roll out the welcome mat and be ready for the arrival of visitors.” The grants will be delivered through Destination NSW. The $8.35M will be delivered through the following programs: a $4.1M Tourism Product Development Fund – to support regional accommodation renewal and new visitor experiences; a $1.5M Regional Event Fund – to support new and flagship regional events; a $2M Cooperative Marketing Program – leveraging Destination NSW’s new Feel New marketing campaign; and a $750,000 Regional Business Event Development Fund – to create, attract and support new business events for regional NSW. For more information go to www.destinationnsw.com.au/ funding.

Business NSW Central Coast Regional Director, Paula Martin, said the latest Business Conditions Survey canvassed the thoughts of almost 1700 business owners across regional and metropolitan NSW, including on the Central Coast, in recent weeks. “Business NSW has been conducting this survey each quarter for almost 20 years,” Martin said. “It was conducted in the middle of perhaps the most dire and challenging economic period we’ve seen during that time. “It’s good to see business

owners have a level of optimism that they will be able to recover.” Key findings indicated: 53 per cent of businesses would be closed without government support; 50 per cent of those surveyed had accessed the JobSaver payment; 41 per cent had accessed specialised COVID-19 business grants; and 13 per cent had accessed the COVID-19 Disaster Payment. “While they in themselves are sobering statistics, it does indicate that the government support packages hit the right note, with businesses finding themselves in the same position at the end of the quarter as they were when it began,” Martin said. “What’s also encouraging is that 41 per cent of businesses were ready to ‘snap back’ as soon as restrictions on their operations were lifted, and with

regional travel now allowed in NSW, that figure will be growing as we count down to Christmas. “Of course, reopening has put the need for skilled migration back under the spotlight as there are too many industries desperately looking to fill positions, but they can’t find the right candidates. “Regional NSW has done it particularly tough during lockdown as they missed out on two lots of school holiday travel revenue, and a lot of businesses became paralysed by closed borders and logistical delays. “As Sydney gets back into supporting the Central Coast over the summer break finding workers to help business get through the busy period is our next challenge.” Source: Media release, Nov 2 Business NSW Central Coast

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Land values in northern areas continue to rise Most Central Coast suburbs are well-established so it’s infrequent that vacant land is for sale, however, when land does hit the market it is snapped up quickly. The latest information in the Herron Todd White Residential September Report reveals that the northern end of the Coast typically provides more options for those looking to purchase vacant land. The region continues to be the development corridor, appealing to many buyers as being a more affordable alternative to other Central Coast areas. Woongarrah, Warnervale and Hamlyn Terrace have various existing and upcoming estates where vacant parcels of land range from 450sqm to 700sqm. These estates offer a good location close to the M1, schools and shopping. Evidence of the recent growth in the market is shown through a recent sale of a vacant land block at 13 Honey Myrtle Rd, Warnervale (672sqm), selling for $399,000 in May 2021. By comparison, 7 Honey Myrtle Rd (671sqm) sold for $350,000 in November 2020. A new subdivision is under construction at 37-53 Albert Warner Dr, Warnervale, which indicates there is no shortage of demand for vacant lots. Looking further north to Wyee, Radcliffe Estate offers vacant lots ranging between 400sqm and 800sqm. According to realestate.com. au, a 550sqm parcel of land

Crangan Bay subdivision at Gwandalan

sold in this subdivision in July 2021 for $480,000. Pre-COVID and during the early months of 2020, prices were ranging from the low to mid $300,000s for vacant lots in this estate. Demand for all these suburbs is being driven by both Sydney and local buyers looking for affordable land close to the M1, railway corridor and local infrastructure. These areas have seen demand levels increase as people more so now than ever have the flexibility to work from home and are less inclined to work from Sydney CBD based office environments. If working arrangements revert back to how we knew life before COVID-19, then buyers need to be mindful of the commuting time and distances to Sydney-based workplaces. Further north again,

Gwandalan is continuing to expand and while land is hard to come by in the existing estates, the upcoming Crangan Bay subdivision is under construction. The estate advises that 95 per cent of stage one is sold, however, this has not been confirmed and price guides are not readily available for this development. Comparatively, a 700sqm vacant lot in the existing Gwandalan estate at 66 Fairwater Dr sold for $329,000 in February 2021. Prior to that, it sold for $230,000 off the plan through the developer in 2016. Opportunities to secure vacant residential land at the southern end of the Coast remain a challenge with very limited supply levels. The report says that there have been examples in Umina

Beach, Woy Woy and Ettalong Beach of developers purchasing older-style dwellings on land that is large enough and zoned for low-density unit-style living. The construction of choice is generally a mixture of single level villas and two-storey townhouses, subdivided separately with strata title ownership. Over the past five years, the Kings Estate in Terrigal has emerged from a natural bushland site that remained dormant whilst surrounding residential subdivisions progressed. This estate has provided a much-needed boost in vacant land supply levels in the local area, however, the final stage four land release appears now to be fully sold by the developer. Some landowners who originally purchased lots off the

plan have decided to sell and not develop. A recent example is the land at 76 Reginald Dr, Terrigal, which is in the stage four land release. The 876sqm block settled in January 2021 after an off-theplan purchase for $630,000 and resold in May 2021 for $800,000. It is no secret that supply of vacant land in the central areas of the Central Coast is limited, just like in the south. The most recent and only large-scale land subdivision in the central area of the Coast is the Glades Estate, on the suburb border of Berkeley Vale and Glenning Valley. All the land in the primary stages was sold off the plan and completely sold out with future stages yet to be released. In the past six months, some

of these off-the-plan lots resell and achieve strong prices. Examples of resales of lots in the subdivision include: 26 Bottlebursh Dr, Berkeley Vale – 570sqm of land which sold off the plan in March 2018 for $360,000 and resold in May 2021 for $578,000; 28 Bottlebrush Dr, Berkeley Vale – 570sqm of land which sold in February 2020 for $360,000 and resold in May 2021 for $591,000; 11 Sandalwood Cl, Berkeley Vale – 463sqm of land which sold off the plan in February 2019 for $362,000 and resold in February 2021 for $490,000. Historically, beachside suburbs on the Central Coast have been improved over the years by buyers seeking opportunities in the knockdown and rebuild market. Partially executed, 35 McGee Ave, Wamberal, was purchased in May 2019 with an older style dwelling in place for $1.62M. A change of heart by the current property owners after demolishing the dwelling, the vacant land parcel with an approval granted for a new dwelling was under contract for $2.4M as at July 2021, according to CoreLogic RPData records. Even without the added value of the pre-existing dwelling, it equates to a 48 per cent increase in value in just over two years. Source: Herron Todd White Residential September Report

Mulloway Road development on exhibition A fresh concept plan for a 16.5ha site at Chain Valley Bay has been placed on public exhibition, closing November 28. The parcel of land at 15 Mulloway Rd, Chain Valley Bay, sandwiched between the Teraglin Lakeside Village to the north and Valhalla Village to the east, will be developed into a new site with 93 new residential lots. The proposal seeks adjustments to the Wyong Local Environmental Plan 2013 (WLEP), allowing for a shift from E2 Environmental Conservation and E3 Environmental Management to R2 Low Density Residential, RE1 Public Recreation, E2 Environmental Conservation and E3 Environmental Management. The amendment to the WLEP

will give way to the application of minimum lot sizes of 450sqm for any part of the site zoned R2 Low Density Residential and rezoning of the residual areas of the site (and any road reserves) from E3 Environmental Management to R2 Low Density Residential, with the exception of a parcel in the south-east corner covering an area of 3,000sqm. Transport infrastructure is addressed in the proposal, with indication that Roads and Maritime Services will not support the creation of additional lots requiring access to the Pacific Highway/Chain Valley Bay Rd intersection until it has been upgraded with either traffic lights, or a roundabout established prior to the first stage of the development occurring. This latest proposal, which

follows on from other applications lodged since 2017, now includes an extension of the existing E2 Environmental Conservation zone and a north-south local wildlife corridor. The site forms part of a local biodiversity corridor and it is recognised that the loss of some of this habitat will have to be offset. The site will lose 0.1ha of good-quality Swamp Sclerophyll Forest; 6.2ha of good-quality Coastal Plains Smooth-barked Apple Woodland and 6.2ha of habitat for threatened species, including species credits for Wallum Froglet, Paleheaded Snake, Green-thighed Frog, Southern Myotis and Squirrel Glider. Several options in relation to the ownership and management

of the proposed E2 Conservation land have been considered, with the preferred outcome stipulated as private management, as opposed to Council, or National Parks managed. On the table is a shared pathway on Mulloway Rd, along the western boundary of the site, to the E2 zoned land adjacent to Karignan Creek, which will eventually join a new shared pathway connecting to the creek footbridge. According to the proponent the plan is in step with the Central Coast Council Local Strategic Planning Statement (LSPS), which was adopted by Council on June 29, 2020. Submissions will be received by Central Coast Council until 5pm on November 28. Nicola Riches

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Julia NEWBOULD Managing Editor • Money magazine In the time it takes for you to read this article, 11 newborns will have made their way into the world across Australia. Close to 300,000 babies are born annually around the nation, making pregnancy and childbirth a commonplace event. What’s extraordinary is that one in 20 of those babies relied on in vitro fertilisation (IVF). Forty years ago, Australia was an IVF pioneer. Today IVF and assisted reproductive technology (ART) are big business, supporting a wide variety of private clinics, many of which are owned by publicly listed companies. These companies have followed the money trail. IVF is not cheap and it’s not widely available through the public

health system. The cost varies between private clinics, but as a guide expect to pay around $220 to $350 for a first consultation. From there, an initial IVF cycle can cost $8680. After allowing for a Medicare rebate and Medicare safety net (more on this later), the likely out-ofpocket cost to the patient can be about $3800. These figures may be base estimates only. For couples relying on intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ISCI), which can be used to assist with male infertility, the cost of an initial cycle can rise to $9560, with the out-of-pocket expense likely to be in the order of $4200. The real clincher is that it can take multiple cycles to fall pregnant. According to the Victorian Assisted Reproductive Treatment Authority (VARTA),

most people who go through IVF, regardless of age, do not have a baby after just one cycle. A 2020 report by the UNSW, found that in 2018, over 84,000 IVF cycles were initiated Australia-wide. Yet in that same year, only 14,355 IVF babies were born. That’s about a 16% success rate. In reality, success rates vary significantly, and while infertility is a complex issue, a critical factor can be a woman’s age. A woman under 30 has close to a one-in-two chance of

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VARTA points out that if a woman in her 40s uses eggs donated by a younger woman, she faces the same odds as a woman the age of the donor. These figures can fuel the view that IVF is a numbers game - the more cycles you have, the greater the odds of falling pregnant. But nothing is set in stone. For Alice Almeida, who was diagnosed with endometriosis in her early 30s, it took five years and four cycles of IVF before she

gave birth to her now threeyear-old daughter. That was followed by three more unsuccessful attempts to have a second child through IVF. “IVF is one of the few industries where you pay but there is no guarantee you will get the end product - a baby,” says Almeida. “It is critical for people to realise that IVF gives you a chance of a baby, but there are no guarantees of success.” NICOLA FIELD

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Sponsors wanted for charity bike ride The annual Century Challenge Charity Bike Ride will take place in May 2022 and the committee organising the ride is looking for businesses to sponsor the event. The ride, which is scheduled for May 15, will raise money to support Lifeline and Coast Shelter. Century Challenge CoChairman, John Spath, said funds raised from the ride would help Lifeline’s face-toface counselling services and the many services that Coast Shelter provides for the community. “This year we raised $16,000 and next year we’re hoping to double that amount,” Spath said. “This year, due to COVID, we only had about 450 riders but I’m hoping we can get 600 to 700 next year.” The Century Challenge Bike Ride was established in 2000 and is organised by Rotary

Grants of up to $2,500 for local councils and $3,500 for chambers of commerce, industry associations and not-for-profit groups are being made available by the NSW Government to help organise events for the fifth NSW Small Business Month in March 2022. The state-wide grants package will be up to $640,000 to help organisations host

Clubs across the Coast. For 2022, North Gosford Rotary Club is coordinating the ride which will have a 50km option, as well as a 100km ride that starts and finishes at Woodbury Park in Wyong, and a new 32km gravel track through the Watagans. “The short ride takes around two hours and the long one takes around four,” Spath said. “We’re currently looking for sponsors who want to promote their business and support some great organisations. “After the ride, there will be a fun fair where businesses who sponsor the ride are welcome to set up a stall and promote their business. “We’ve reached out to the Wyong Chamber of Commerce and Bendigo Bank.” Anyone looking to sponsor the event can visit the website www.centurychallenge.com. au or call John Spath on 0408 433 144. Harry Mulholland

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Grants available for small business month events to generate new ideas and connect with fellow entrepreneurs. Parliamentary Secretary for Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said Small Business Month provided an opportunity for hardworking small business owners by offering events that teach new skills and inspire new ideas. The theme of 2022 Small Business Month is Rebuild, Recharge, Renew, which

reflects the Government’s determination to help small businesses recover and build a brighter, stronger future. “The skills, resilience and ambition of NSW small businesses are vital to our economy and our communities,” Crouch said.” Business NSW Central Coast Regional Director, Paula Martin, said Small Business Month was renowned for helping to generate new product ideas or

to help businesses connect to new business opportunities. “On the Coast more than 70 per cent of our business community is made up of micro and small businesses,” she said. “This cohort has done it very tough over the past three months and they need ongoing support to continue investing in their business and creating jobs. “It’s good to see Business

Chambers included as potential delivery partners as they are in the best position to deliver business support appropriate to the town centres they serve,” Martin said. Applications for event grants must be submitted by  December 10 with organisations encouraged to get online, review the grant guidelines and start preparing applications now. Grants are competitive and applications

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Government promises more access to mental health services A recently announced State Government $130M mental health package to combat the effects of COVID-19 has been welcomed on the Central Coast, despite some concerns that there are no measures targeted specifically at the elderly. The package is designed to provide immediate access to help for anyone whose mental health has been impacted by the pandemic. It aims to provide more appointments for psychology and psychiatry services, address the sharp rise in eating disorders and selfharm presentations, free up more mental health beds and launch the biggest suicide prevention training program ever undertaken. Parliamentary Secretary for Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said the package would “go a very long way towards meeting the increased demand for mental health

services right now. “The mental health impacts of COVID-19 have been enormous for people of all ages and stages in life. “That’s why it is critical to fund additional mental health services which help the Central Coast community bounce back from the pandemic,” Crouch said. Shadow Minister for Central Coast, Wyong MP David Harris, said there was no detail about programs or funding for the Coast. “Given the northern Central Coast has statistically high mental health issues and suicide rates, we should be recognised with significant funding,” he said. “Our local health system is struggling with community mental health outreach already, with volunteer and community groups, such as the IRIS Foundation, trying to desperately fill the gaps. “This Government has not provided resources based on

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statistical needs previously, so we cross our fingers that this might finally change,” Harris said. Crouch said that in the coming weeks he would update our community on what this $103M commitment specifically means for the Central Coast.” Premier Dominic Perrottet said: “This funding means that parents, children and the most vulnerable in our community can get the help they need now. “As we navigate the economic recovery from this pandemic we must also support people’s mental wellbeing along the way.” Minister for Mental Health, Bronnie Taylor, said the new funding will provide public access to private psychiatrists, psychologists and mental health beds as well as training 275,000 people in the community to become mental health first aiders. “We want NSW to be a

whole state of mental health champions, which is why we’re launching a statewide community training blitz to make sure help is always close at hand, from the schoolyard to the sports club and beyond,” Taylor said. “This is all about fasttracking access to boosted services to support people doing it tough right now as well as preventing the emergence of mental health issues in the future. “Our focus over the next two years will be on supporting our young people and families, building system capacity to meet demand and supporting our communities to lead the recovery.” Treasurer Matt Kean said the funding builds on the $2.6B 2021-2022 NSW Mental Health Budget – the largest mental health investment in the state’s history. Terry Collins and Sue Murray

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How tackling stress can be empowering

In looking to create optimal wellness, it is easy to overlook the ‘missing link’ of stress in causing imbalances that can affect the whole body.

GEORGIA LIENEMANN This is the final part of our post-lockdown wholistic health reset. We’re focusing on simple mindset and lifestyle shifts that have the power to create significant results. This week we’re talking to Julie Mcnab from Central Coast Natural Therapies about the critical importance of managing stress. Julie is a Naturopath, Homoeopath, Medical Herbalist and Nutritionist and has over 30 years clinical experience.

Ironically, stress can be a double-edged sword that while having a range of negative side-effects if it continues for too long, can also help to motivate and sharpen your focus in order to achieve greater things. Tackling stress head-on can actually be very empowering. Facing a fear or confronting issues that have been holding you back can channel stress into quite a positive force for changing these things.

Short-term stress is a normal and very ancient response hard-wired into all living things that, by releasing a hormone called adrenalin, allows us to identify danger and act immediately in order to survive. Problems arise when the triggers continue and this vital fight-or-flight response keeps on firing. Simply being busy in today’s fast-paced world is a form of stress that we deal with on a daily basis. This can come in the form of obvious things like: • work-related pressures • Family & relationship issues • Financial challenges • Injury or illness • Sleeping disorders • Uncertainty about the future etc

When stress continues, your body switches to a different mechanism where instead of releasing adrenaline in the short term, a different chemical called cortisol is released. This allows you to stay in a readyto-act state for longer periods of time. This kind of stress especially affects the heart and cardio-vascular system, weakens digestion, depletes energy levels, upsets bloodsugar regulation and hormonal balances and may disturb sleep and overall mental health. Chronic stress can lead to a person becoming “wired, tired & anxious or angry”. If you are finding that you’re feeling overwhelmed, irritable, anxious or depressed and/or that your sleep is disturbed and not refreshing, there is good chance that you are becoming chronically stressed.

Poor coping mechanisms for dealing with stress can include: • Smoking • drugs/ alcohol • Caffeine (as either coffee or soft drinks) • Eating sugary foods • Eating on the run / in a hurry / not stopping work to eat • Skipping meals or overeating • Reducing positive social interactions or relaxation time • Emotional or angry outbursts • Procrastination, ignoring or avoiding the problem

Alternatively, positive coping mechanisms can include: • good time management • Taking time out to relax and play or enjoy a hobby • Controlled breathing • Meditation • Exercise • Stopping work to focus on eating - looking out on nature if possible • Time with family & friends • Eating a sensible whole food diet • Taking time to pre-prepare healthy, simple meals • Having a consistent sleep routine in order to achieve 7-8 hours of quality sleep • Talking about the stress with a trusted other person or counsellor Life will go on and we can’t predict what stressful events lie ahead of us. There will simply be times when we can feel overwhelmed by situations. One of the key things to implement in managing stress long term is to keep a positive perspective whenever possible (glass half full instead of half empty). Stress really takes hold when we feel out of control and negative, so it is important to recognise your limits and prioritise how you will channel your energy day-to-day. For many people, this means learning when to say “No” and when to take time out to implement some of the positive coping mechanisms.

This may involve taking charge of your finances, joining the gym, changing your home or work environment or learning a new skill like experimenting with cooking healthy wholefoods. Any of these may seem daunting but may represent a turning point in regaining control of your life.

Small steps towards managing stress Start with steps that you feel that you can manage and regularly tune in to your body in order to monitor your progress. For example, start an ongoing exercise plan that can be as manageable as committing to walking for half an hour every day or regularly taking time to practice yoga or tai chi. Try taking time each day to meditate. There are a variety of simple phone apps that can be downloaded so that all you have to do is set a regular space in your schedule for stopping and offloading stress by listening to a guided relaxation. Breathing is something that we usually don’t even think about but when we are stressed our breathing tends to become shallower and faster. This lowered intake of oxygen can actually increase our sense of feeling threatened. 2 very simple techniques for reversing this are to: 1) Stop what you are doing and focus on tracking the passage of your breath over your upper lip, up through your sinuses, down the back of your throat into your

upper airways then down into your lower lungs. Follow the breath in reverse and repeat a few times. 2) Practice “Abdominal 2-step breathing” where you inhale the first half of your breath into your belly then the second half into the chest. After this, breathe half of the exhalation out of the chest then the second half out of the belly. Continue to do this in a wave-like motion until you can feel yourself calming down. These strategies will pull air down into the lungs, slow your breathing and allow your brain to uptake more oxygen so that your brain begins to feel rested. They are also very effective in calming a busy mind that may be preventing sleep. Lastly, but by no means least is the importance of nutrition and hydration in effectively managing stress. Drinking at least 1.5 - 2 litres of preferably filtered water hydrates the brain. Not drinking enough water can actually cause fatigue and mental fogginess. The simple formula of eating 5 cups of fresh vegetables daily, some quality protein (either vegetarian or animal) provides us with excellent fuel for juggling all of the challenges that we face through the day. Sugar and caffeine, while being used by some as a quick energy booster actually do the opposite in the long term so are best greatly reduced or avoided. The general rule of thumb in effectively managing stress & living a happy, healthy life is to implement several of these simple strategies and to monitor the ongoing results that you achieve. This can be somewhat challenging initially but as you find things that give you success, these will encourage you to persevere in order to make permanent & successful changes. Central Coast Natural Therapies is located in East Gosford and is dedicated to providing premium quality wholistic health care. For more information, head to: centralcoastnaturaltherapies. com.au.

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Safe havens and spots coming to the Coast People experiencing emotional distress on the Central Coast will soon be able to access support in two novel ways, thanks to a $46M investment in new suicide prevention initiatives across NSW. Minister for Mental Health Bronnie Taylor said that 20 calming non-clinical hubs called Safe Havens and 20 Suicide Prevention Outreach Teams (SPOTs) will add to the web of support in communities across the state. Deputy Director of Mental Health for Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD), David Duerden, said Safe Havens services were already available on the Coast via a peer support team working in the community while awaiting permanent offices at both Gosford and

Wyong Hospitals early next year. “The Safe Havens sit within a group of initiatives in a Premier’s Priority towards achieving zero suicides,” Duerden said. “The workers receive specialist training and the concept is based on an idea that has been working in the UK and the US for some time. “Many people present to Emergency Departments (Eds) when they have suicidal thoughts, unsure of where else to go. “That doesn’t necessarily mean they are suffering from a mental illness – they could be in crisis for a specific reason such as a marriage breakdown or business worries. “The ED is not always the most suitable place to go and

the Safe Havens will offer an alternative, especially for people who need non-clinical intervention. “They will be peer-led by people who have lived experience. “(These peers) may have lost someone to suicide or had suicidal feelings (or attempts) themselves and have moved

on from that process. “They can bring their own experience and will be backed up by an acute care team of doctors, nurses and psychiatrists.” Duerden said most health districts will have just one Safe Haven, whereas the Central Coast will have two – in the northern and southern parts of

the region. “The one at Gosford will be located at the hospital entry,” he said. “We already have the space allocated for a Safe Haven and peer work hub, along with associated services such as finance counsellors, representatives from Aboriginal Health and the NDIS. “An architect has been engaged and we expect to open it early next year. “A similar service at Wyong Hospital is expected to open by mid-year.” For now, Duerden said the best initial contact for those experiencing suicidal thoughts is the Mental Health Hotline on 1800 011 511, which can refer to the Safe Haven team or the appropriate service. In addition to the Safe Havens,

20 new mobile SPOT teams will provide rapid outreach to people in suicidal distress in the community, with 14 teams already up and running, including on the Central Coast. “The new teams combine clinical expertise and lived experience of suicide, and care for people at or near their homes – ensuring they stay connected with their family, friends and other valuable support networks,” Taylor said. If you, or someone you know, is thinking about suicide or experiencing a personal crisis or distress, please seek help immediately by calling 000 or one of these services: Lifeline 13 11 14; Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467; NSW Mental Health Line 1800 011 511. Terry Collins

Face-to-face first aid training resumes St John Ambulance has resumed its face-to-face training courses and is urging the region’s businesses to prioritise the safety of their workplaces. General Manager for Training and Development, Martin Thomas, said the community has shown incredible resilience over the past few months of lockdown. “As businesses make their return to the office, we really encourage employers to

consider the processes they have in their workplaces to ensure the safety of employees,” he said. “With changed health and safety risks post-COVID, it’s important that employers prioritise both mental and physical health to ensure the return to the office is a safe, positive and productive experience for all employees. “Our face-to-face first aid courses have resumed in our Gosford and The Entrance training centres, and we

strongly encourage businesses and individuals to book in for a course to ensure they are equipped with the skills to respond in the event of an emergency.” Thomas said offering a safe working environment can help to boost employee confidence and engagement and it is important that employers and employees are up-to-date with the skills to respond in the event of a health crisis, be it physical or mental health. He said St John Ambulance

has courses suited to every work environment, including occupational first aid, education, childcare and electrical courses. There is also a range of online courses that are ideal for businesses, including a mental health course which has been incredibly well received by businesses across NSW. Details on the St John Ambulance website.

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One parent allowed per pre-schooler for orientation One fully-vaccinated parent or carer per child will be allowed on Central Coast school sites to support pre-schoolers as they start Kindergarten orientation, under new COVID-safe guidelines. Minister for Education and Early Childhood Learning, Sarah Mitchell, said the move would allow parents to be a part of an important milestone in their child’s life. Mitchell said that under new guidelines which came into effect on November 8; one fully-vaccinated parent or carer would be allowed on school sites per pre-schooler for orientation; all components of the orientation that include parents and carers will be held outside; and orientation activities would be held separate to other cohorts of students at the school. “Keeping all students on site COVID-safe remains our priority and these new guidelines strike the right balance between supporting

our pre-schoolers and their parents, and keeping schools safe,” Mitchell said. “Kindergarten orientation is not only important for our littlest learners, it is also important for schools to get to know new parents and establish those strong connections with families from

the outset that will help our newest students thrive.” The changes come alongside a range of new resources which have been developed for families and educators of NSW preschool children ahead of their transition to primary school in 2022. The resources form part of

the Transition to School Program and are focused on enhancing connections between home, school and early childhood education services. Mitchell said the resources showcased how schools could tailor support to ensure students were engaged and

ready to learn. “We have a strong commitment to supporting students, families and educators through the transition phase to school, as we know this sets up our students for long-term success,” she said. “By equipping our educators with the latest research and practical strategies, schools can meet the learning and wellbeing needs of all students and encourage year-on-year student improvement.” The resources, which include interactive webinars, professional learning activities, and case studies, facilitate collaboration between early childhood education services and schools. Meanwhile, more restrictions have also eased to allow additional activities safely at school in line with current community settings. Changes include allowing fully vaccinated extracurricular providers on school sites, as well as some music

classes and bands, day excursions and assemblies. From November 8 the following activities are permitted on school grounds in cohorts only: assemblies and presentations (outdoors only; excursions – day only, not overnight; incursions – activities provided on school site by external providers related to curriculum delivery or student wellbeing; dancing; music classes, bands, ensembles and lessons – for instruments that can be played with a mask only; and sport – in-school within cohort and inter-school outside school hours. Fully vaccinated volunteers and providers are allowed on site to support school operations or fulfil specific roles, such as helping with the canteen or uniform shop. Community use of school facilities can also go ahead from November 8, outside school hours only. Terry Collins

New challenge to make children money savvy School students can now undertake the Treasurer’s Financial Literacy Challenge to understand the costs of real-life financial decisions. The new challenge, developed in partnership with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), will encourage children to develop positive money habits and increase their financial literacy. Treasurer, Matt Kean, said financial literacy was crucial to children’s future success. “Understanding the cost of purchases will arm students with healthy money habits to achieve their goals now and into the future.

“Students will be able to complete a persuasive writing task, writing a letter to mum or dad convincing them they know how to pay for the costs associated with a pet or a car,” Kean said. To complete the challenge, students will learn how to navigate the financial costs of becoming either a pet owner or a car owner. They will consider other factors in addition to initial purchasing costs, such as ongoing costs and unexpected expenses, and the value of proper planning and budgeting. The challenge activities are online and self-paced and provide a fun learning activity for students to undertake while learning from home or over the

school holidays. Minister for Education, Sarah Mitchell, said students will use their knowledge of financial costs to develop a savings plan using the Moneysmart

savings calculator. “The activities in the Treasurer’s Financial Literacy Challenge are aligned to the NSW Mathematics and English K-10 syllabus.

“As a new dog owner myself, my kids and I know there are a number of upfront and ongoing costs of a new furry family member, and I think students can learn a lot through these real-world scenarios.

“The challenge will help the next generation be as adept with their money as they are with their digital devices,” Mitchell said. Students from all schools in Year 5 to 8 can enter the challenge for the remainder of Term 4 and will be issued with a certificate when they have completed the challenge. The challenge replaces school banking programs, which from 2022 will no longer be run in NSW schools. Students can find the NSW Treasurer’s Financial Literacy Challenge at www.education. nsw.gov.au/finlit-challenge. Source: Media release, Oct 24 NSW Treasurer, Matt Kean

Vouchers to ‘thank’ families will arrive in early 2022 Every Central Coast household which had a school-aged child in 2021 will be eligible for a $250 voucher through Service NSW in early 2022 as part of a $2.8B State Government package to accelerate economic recovery following the COVID-19 lockdown. The Economic Recovery Strategy includes a strong focus on rebuilding and

supporting businesses, helping the hip pocket and boosting jobs. Premier, Dominic Perrottet, said one of the biggest challenges for many families during lockdown was learning from home. “Now as life returns to normal we want to encourage people to get out and boost economic activity,” Perrottet said. “In many senses this ($250 voucher) is a thank you that will

go some small way towards helping family finances that took a big hit and at the same time supporting businesses and jobs.” Other measures in the package include: $500M to restore consumer and business confidence, including the expansion of Dine & Discover and Stay & Rediscover accommodation vouchers; $250M to support jobs and skills, including help for job seekers to retrain or upskill;

$212.2M to boost vital sectors, including additional funding for the performing arts sector, an Alfresco Restart Package, and support to bring our cities back to life; $200M to boost regional NSW, including support for events, facilities and local infrastructure, and housing; and $75M to boost communities across the state, including support for tourism, events, sport and recreation. The strategy also assists those most impacted during

lockdown including: $739.3M in household and social support, including housing support for vulnerable Aboriginal communities, expansion of solar rebates, support measures for victims of domestic and family violence, and vouchers to parents who have facilitated home learning for their children; $495M in education support to address learning gaps for children in need and to help schools adapt to future

possible learning disruptions; and $130M for a mental health recovery package to provide immediate access to help for anyone whose mental health has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. To view the full strategy visit: https://www.nsw.gov.au/ covid-19/economic-recoverystrategy. Source: NSW Government

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Student group awarded for excellence in acting Students from St Brigid’s Catholic College at Lake Munmorah have taken out a group award for Excellence in Acting at the 2021 OzTheatrics Junior Theatre Festival Australia. The award was presented at an online event on October 30. St Brigid’s was one of 15 schools across Australia selected as finalists in the theatre festival. Ten students from the College aged between 12 and 17 presented selections from Shrek Jr for leading musical theatre personalities from the United States. Creative and Performing Arts Teacher at St Brigid’s Catholic College, Michelle Wilson, said

the group put together the performance from home. “The students were really excited to be able to showcase their hard work, and I am so proud of them,” she said. “They put together the ‘Zoomsical’ while learning from home and they really showed their tenacity and resilience by committing and showing up to all the rehearsals online.” The students involved were Chloe Barr, Emyli Meehan, Sophie Holloway, Kahli Burgess, Maddison Davey, Layla Hepplewhite, Tamika Sheehan, Alex McGill, Emily Cronan and Zara Hepplewhite. Junior Theatre Festival CoProducer, Shane Brandson,

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producers, directors and writers from New York. “As a major treat, the students participated in a vocal workshop presented by viral TikToker and Broadway composer, Daniel J Mertzlufft,” Brandson said. The Junior Theatre Festival Australia 2021 was funded by a grant from Music Theatre International. Managing Director of Music Theatre International Australasia, Stuart Hendricks, commended the Junior Theatre Festival Australia Team on their monumental pivoting efforts to deliver the event. “Around the world, Junior Theatre Festivals offer young people the opportunity to bond

with their peers in an immersive celebration of the art form they love,” Hendricks said. “MTI is committed to promoting the value of theatre in education and giving performers additional opportunities to demonstrate their talents and to support and learn from each other.” The Junior Theatre Festival was conceived by New York based iTheatrics, and festivals take place in the US, UK, Australia and New Zealand. The festival brings together international theatre programs to come together to share their talents and be a part of an international community of people who care about acting. Harry Mulholland

Diplomas offer a ‘more supported start to university’ Central Coast students planning to attend the University of Newcastle are being offered an alternative pathway to higher education. Vice-Chancellor, Professor Alex Zelinsky, said the university was introducing seven new diplomas to provide more opportunities for students to begin their higher education journey with a choice of degree destinations. The new diplomas are focussed on the following areas: arts and social science; business; engineering; built

environment; science and environmental science; information technology; and education studies. Upon successful completion, students are guaranteed entry into a selection of Undergraduate degrees with credit for the work they have done in their diploma. Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic, Professor Mark Hoffman, said students have faced extraordinary challenges since the beginning of last year. “We want to remind them that there are many pathways into the University of Newcastle and

many ways to succeed in their studies outside of traditional entry schemes,” he said. The new diplomas offer a combination of first-year degree courses and supported pathway courses, providing students with academic credit that can be transferred to their degree of choice as well as academic literacy, research and subject-specific skills that help with the transition to university studies. Hoffman said the new diplomas would provide a more supported start to university life.

“When you choose to study a diploma, you have the opportunity to be mentored and supported by passionate teachers to set you up for success,” he said. “You can also access the Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre, with dedicated academic learning support, counselling and peer support.” Diplomas can be completed over 12 months of full-time study or up to two years of parttime study. Students can take a combination of on campus

face-to-face, online and blended study options. While there are entry requirements for the diplomas, the required selection rank is lower in comparison to an Undergraduate degree and if students do not have an ATAR, they can still gain entry based on other criteria like past study, work, or vocational experience. Since 1974, more than 60,000 people have entered University of Newcastle Undergraduate degrees through one of its alternative pathways and each year make up around 20 per cent of

students commencing their degree. Newcastle is the largest provider of pathways programs in Australia according to the Department of Education Selected Higher Education Statistics, 2019. Applications for Semester One 2022 are now open via UAC. For more information, go to newcastle.edu.au/diplomas. Source: Media release, Nov 5 University of Newcastle

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Grants available to enhance recreational fishing RECREATIONAL FISHING Applications are now open for Recreational Fishing Trust grants across NSW. Following a record number of grants funded in the last round, including one from the Central Coast, the NSW Government is now calling on applications for projects to commence in 2022 to improve and promote recreational fishing in local areas. Minister for Agriculture, Adam Marshall, said: “This is your licence fees at work, so if

you’ve got an idea then please get your application in and take advantage of this available funding. “This can include projects for enhancing recreational fishing, new fishing facilities and access to local fishing spots, education including fishing workshops, as well as essential recreation fishing research. “These fantastic projects will bolster the recreational fishing industry, which already does so much for the state, including pumping $3.4B into our economy each year.”

In the latest round of funding, Chain Valley Bay Progress Association submitted an application that was approved to supply and install an intelligent solar floodlight adjacent to the boat ramp, and a fish cleaning table at Joshua Porter Reserve. This project was allocated $7,810. Applications are open via NSW Department of Primary Industries until December 3. Grants are available for both large projects valued at more

than $10,000 in funding and small projects involving less than $10,000. “Each year we put out the call for applications and every year we see unique, positive projects and I expect this year to be no different,” Marshall said. Funding guidelines and application forms for the next round of the Recreational Fishing Trusts grants |are available at www.dpi.nsw.gov.au. Harry Mulholland

Anyone for tennis? TENNIS Central Coast Council wants to see more residents taking advantage

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the website said. “The benefits of this community participation include improved health and wellbeing levels, social inclusion as well as value add to visitor experiences. “The Australian Government has highlighted the need to improve community sports participation to reduce sedentary lifestyle trends and the associated poor health outcomes. “Tennis is a sport that can be played well into senior years and as such, offers the community a relatively low cost, low impact and whole of life means to maintaining fitness and social connection.” The Action Plan has multiple objectives including: increasing community awareness of and

participation in tennis; identifying and responding to key drivers, challenges and opportunities for tennis on the Central Coast; improving facility management and governance frameworks; developing appropriate business model(s) for sustainable facility outcomes; developing, implementing and monitoring performancebased occupancy agreements; implementing the identified facility hierarchy and associated asset management regime; and engaging and collaborating with key partners in Action Plan delivery. Although submissions on the draft plan closed on November 7, it is available for viewing on Council’s website. Terry Collins

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operations with 16 plus courts. There are 126 public tennis courts located at 34 tennis centres across the Local Government Area (LGA), 30 of which are owned by Council with the balance owned and operated by two registered clubs, a school and private providers. Council’s website said while usage figures were not available for most of these locations, it is known that there are 14 clubs affiliated with Tennis NSW operating on Council-owned facilities with more than 3,000 members. “Tennis NSW notes in its Vision 2021 document that there is an opportunity to improve tennis participation rates in the nine to 14 age cohort and in the 55-79 cohort,”

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more than 10,000 sporting clubs and associations throughout the state,” Perrottet said. Treasurer, Matt Kean, said it was critical sporting organisations who faced tough financial times get help to keep going and flourish into the future. “This package will ensure sporting organisations and their staff stay in the game and participants can return to training and competition immediately,” Kean said. “I am determined to ensure that all sectors of our economy, including grassroots sporting organisations, bounce back better after the pandemic.” For more details, see: www. sport.nsw.gov.au/ recoverypackage Source: Media release, Oct 23 NSW government

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Two wins for Wyong in double round of cricket CRICKET Rounds two and three of Central Coast Cricket are done and dusted with Wyong winning matches on Saturday, November 6 and Sunday, November 7, triumphing over NararaWyoming with a score of 8/192 to 10/116 on the Saturday and Warnervale on Sunday with a total of 7/138 compared to Warnervale’s 137. On Saturday, Wyong started off in a bit of trouble at 3/23 before captain, Hayden Murphy made 71 runs followed by Jordan Little on 43, and Ollie Thompson 43, to ensure they put a competitive total on the board. Jack Harris then made certain Narara Wyoming wouldn’t challenge the total, taking 3/11 off eight overs. Tom Owens was the standout with the bat finishing with 46. On Sunday, Wyong kept their unbeaten start to the season with a hard-fought three wicket win over Warnervale, who

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remain winless. Tony Cornwell was outstanding for Warnervale, opening the batting with 65. Kaleb Daley took three wickets and Kaine Harmsworth, in his return to Wyong, took two. Wyong were travelling well

until Hunter Jackson-Sullivan took four quick wickets but it was not enough to prevent Wyong from winning. Ollie Thompson capped off a good weekend with 43 whilst his opening partner Michael Leard scored 38. Defending Premiers, The

Entrance, recorded their first win of the year on Saturday, defeating Warnervale by eight wickets. Opener, Chris Sheppeard, scored 40 which saw Warnervale record a competitive 9/154; however, for the second week in a row, veteran openers Ash Hardy

scored 52 and Jeff Hemming 50, to get the side off to a perfect start before Jake Hardy finished it off with an unbeaten 34. Mitch Starkey and Broc Hardy took three wickets apiece for The Entrance. On Sunday, The Entrance again flexed their batting strength against Brisbane Water scoring 9/226 off their 40 overs before rain saw the game abandoned. Jeff Hemming was impressive with 64, whilst Adam Taylor in his first game of the year scored 44, and Jake Hardy scored 30. In reply, Brisbane Water were 1/75 off just eight overs with Shaun Eaton unbeaten on 53 off 26 balls with nine fours and a six. Northern Power also scored a victory on Saturday against Lisarow Ourimbah. Skipper, Chris Archer took 3/6, and seamers Mark Howarde 3/9 and Conor Bierne 3/27 to make short work of a disappointing Lisarow

Ourimbah batting outfit who were dismissed for just 59 runs. Northern Power polished off the runs for the loss of two wickets to gain a bonus point. Joe Merlino and Zac Abel both finished on 27 not out. On Sunday, Northern Power and Narara Wyoming were heading for an exciting finish when rain halted play. Tom Owens was outstanding for the second day in a row for Narara Wyoming this time with the ball taking 4/8 off eight overs, whilst Chris Archer also capped off a good weekend with another three wickets for Northern Power. Round four kicks off on November 13 where Wyong will face Brisbane Water at Baker Park, Warnervale will take on Kincumber at Woongarrah Oval, The Entrance will battle Lisarow at Jubilee Park and Northern Power will face Southern Spirit at Col Gooley Field No.1. Harry Mulholland

A good week for Lisarow Ourimbah women CRICKET Round two of the women’s cricket saw Lisarow Ourimbah Black triumph over Northern Power Orange, Lisarow Ourimbah White defeating Northern Power Blue and Kincumber Avoca victorious over The Entrance. An excellent all-round performance from Elissa Andrews saw Lisarow Ourimbah Black defeat Northern Power Orange by four wickets at Tunkuwallin Oval. Andrews and fellow opening bowler, Jade Burkinshaw, had

Northern Power in trouble from the start after they decided to bat first after winning the toss. From 3/14, Northern Power through the experienced pair of Kerry Seymour and Crystal Osbourne were able to get the score to 7/85 off their 20 overs. Andrews was superb taking 3/7 off her four overs whilst exciting youngster, Piper Hooke, was also dangerous with the ball taking 3/10 off her four overs. Chasing 86 for victory, Andrews and Hooke got Lisarow off to a good start with an opening partnership of 27 before Hooke was dismissed

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for 15. Andrews was next to go for 17 before Burkinshaw 14, Michelle Pankhurst 19 and Rachel Scarr 11 saw the visitors home with five overs to go. Captain, Sam Thomas, was the pick of the Northern Power bowlers with 3/17 off four overs. Lisarow Ourimbah White recorded their first win of the season with a 60-run win over Northern Power Blue at Lisarow Sporting Field. After having their colours lowered by club rivals last week, Lisarow Ourimbah were

strong from the outset with openers Amy Cunningham 24, and Ashlee MacKenzie 24, both retiring before Sophie Karczmarz 22 and Molly Kidd 18 pushed the score to 3/127 at the conclusion of their 20 overs. Northern Power were unable to handle the opening attack of MacKenzie and Annalise Brewster and collapsed to be 6/10 before Emma Raychaudhuri stabilised the innings with an excellent 37 but it was not enough to prevent a 60-run defeat. MacKenzie 3/5 and Brewster 2/7 were the pick of

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the bowlers. In the final game, Kincumber Avoca remained unbeaten with a nine wicket win over the newly promoted The Entrance at EDSACC Oval. Batting first after winning the toss, The Entrance were in immediate trouble at 3/8 as youngster Layla Graham was devastating with the new ball taking four of the first five wickets to fall. A late order rally from Karina Davidson and Korrie Blackwood saw The Entrance reach 7/84 from their 20 overs. As mentioned, Graham was outstanding with 4/17 from her

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four overs. In the chase, Sarah Perkins and Sophie McCrae made the perfect start with a partnership 67 which enabled the Griffens to ease to victory with five overs to spare. Wyong had the bye. Round three on November 13 will see Lisarow Black face The Entrance at Lisarow Sports Field, Northern Power Blue up against Northern Power Orange at Tunkawallin Park, and Wyong will battle Terrigal at Don Small Oval.

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State government funds 96 per cent of Oval upgrade AFL Upgrades to the Adelaide Street Oval in Killarney Vale have commenced due to a $1.2M funding injection for the 43-yearold AFL Club’s facilities. The oval, which is home to the Killarney Vale Bombers AFL Club, will benefit from new unisex changerooms, unisex toilets,ambulant and accessible toilets, a first aid room, storage areas and a concrete pathway that will connect the existing AFL Clubhouse to the carpark. The introduction of the unisex changerooms was designed to support increased female participation in AFL and to provide the club with amenities for the growing numbers of local Aussie rules players. The project has been jointly funded by the NSW Government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund ($908,616), NSW Government’s Infrastructure Grants Program ($300,000), Central Coast Council and the Australian Football League NSW/ACT’s AFL Facilities Fund ($50,000). Parliamentary Secretary for Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said the NSW Government was actively looking at ways to encourage participation in

Adam Crouch with Council’s Director Julie Vaughan and Administrator Rik Hart at the oval

sport and congratulated the Club’s President Paul Forster for his “vision and advocacy” for the grounds.

“AFL is rapidly becoming one of the most popular sports across the Central Coast, especially for young women

and I am proud that this important project is finally commencing, ensuring everyone has access to quality

amenities,” Crouch said. Australian Football League’s Community Football and

Competition Manager (Hunter and Central Coast), Matt Harris, said the league was delighted to partner with the NSW Government and Council. “The female-friendly facilities are a wonderful acknowledgment of the growth and importance of female football. “The magnificent new sports amenities’ building design, which features four changerooms, will cater for the increased number of participants that AFL is seeing,” Harris said. Central Coast Council Administrator, Rik Hart, added that the works were one of many sports infrastructure projects underway for the Coast this financial year. “Quality infrastructure supports local sporting groups, encourages active and healthy lifestyles and creates opportunities for social connections,” Hart said. “The upgraded sports amenities will provide an accessible facility so everyone can participate in local sport,” he said. The works are expected to be completed by April 2022. Nicola Riches

Sports women given a funding boost A new funding package from the NSW Government is aimed at promoting leadership opportunities for women in sports-based roles both on and off the field. Minister for Sport, Natalie Ward, has announced that there will be an extra $600,000 to be shared statewide, on top of the $640,000 already allocated to the Her Sport Her Way Grant Program. Parliamentary Secretary for Central Coast, Adam Crouch,

said this new funding complemented the government’s Stronger Country Communities Fund and confirmed that the Central Coast would receive a total $3,537,518 later this year. “Half of the Strong Country Communities Fund will be focussed on female sports facilities and programs, to encourage greater participation and to level the playing field for women and girls across all levels and codes of sport,” he said.

“Purpose-built facilities for women and girls should be standard and not an exception and I know that providing this funding boost will begin to address this issue.” The Minister’s funding announcement will go towards initiatives that promote women in roles such as coaching, officiating, board directorship and developing inclusive sporting cultures. Sport NSW will deliver gender inclusive training to sporting organisation and support

professional development programs for female leaders. CEO of Sport NSW, Ross Bidencope, said the funding would allow them to expand on programs that promoted women in leadership and equip aspiring females with the tools and confidence they needed. “There will also be a focus on supporting sporting organisations to shift thinking and cultivate positive change so female representation on boards increases,” he said. Other initiatives include

mentoring programs, female coaching and leadership programs, mental health networks and youth leadership programs for girls from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Cycling NSW CEO, Graham Seers, said through their partnership with AusCycling’s She Rides program, new female mentors would teach, guide and inspire beginners, helping them overcome barriers such as fear of traffic and lack of practice, to get more women riding confidently.

Football NSW CEO, Stuart Hodge, said his organisation was committed to developing the skills of the sport’s female leaders. “Working with our clubs and associations, it is our intention to provide capability building programs to further the leadership skills for some of our champions in women’s football, be they coaches, referees, administrators or volunteers,” he said. Sue Murray

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

This year we have had a wonderful migration of humpback whales to enjoy, both when they were travelling north, and bringing their new calves south. We were also lucky to have had

at least one southern right whale, with her calf, visit the Central Coast. Seals have also been plentiful, with the seal colony at Barrenjoey Head at present having 8 seals still there. We still have seals at Norah Head, Terrigal, Copacabana and in Brisbane Water. Our dolphins have been plentiful, with both our local bottlenose dolphin pods, and transient common dolphin pods turning up

all season, and they will continue to do so through the warmer months. Central Coast Dolphin Project will be continuing on our dolphin whale and seal research through summer, and will be holding workshops for people to learn more about our amazing local marine mammals, and how to help them. There are still whales passing at the moment, so its still a great opportunity to get out and see what you can see.

Sightings this week have come in from Norah Head, North Entrance, Toowoon Bay and Crackneck lookout. 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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18yo Jacob to join Mariners’ back line

Jacob Farrell in his first week of training with the Mariners’ first team

FOOTBALL The Central Coast Mariners have promoted another long serving local Academy player into the ranks of their first team, this time signing 18-year-old, Jacob Farrell. With junior football experience playing for the Wyoming Tigers FC, Central Coast Sports College (CCSC) and Combined Independent Schools (CIS) representation, as well as admittance within the Mariners Academy since Under 12s, Farrell is a true example of locally grown talent who will now have the opportunity to show his worth in top tier football. Throughout these junior years and true still today, the people who have watched his development closely agree that he is driven to succeed,

focussed on improvement and dedicated to following the directives of his coaches. Wyoming FC Coach, Ian McAndrew revealed this to be the primary reasonings for selecting him into the CIS Seniors Independent Selection team of 2019. “(Jacob) reads the game very well, he’s got a good passing ability and he’s got a really good engine that gets him up and back,” McAndrew said. “He’s got the ability to get up and down the park, and every modern-day fullback now needs that ability and to also create areas for good crosses and to get shots in the box.” At the end of 2019, Farrell left the CCSC with the ambition to pursue a career as a professional footballer, something which the school’s previous Head of Sport (now Business Development

Manager), Greg Brownlow, found fitting. “I think it’s very hard to tell when any person is young where they are going to end up,” Brownlow said. “I also think that Jacob from a young age had a good sense about football and he had a drive to be a footballer. “Some kids talk about wanting to make [it to professional level] but they don’t particularly know what that means or they don’t put the effort in about that. “Jacob has a game sense that you could argue is not taught; he seems to understand that really well and he’s always understood that well. “For our representative teams and CIS cups through the school representative system, Jacob has performed really well and he went on to an extremely good level in the

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school boy’s progression.” A Mariners debut now beckons for Farrell, potentially in the upcoming FFA knock-out fixture against Blacktown FC on Saturday, November 13. “This is such a great opportunity that the club has given me in moving from the Academy to the First Team on a full-time contract,” Farrell said. “It all happened so quickly, and I am so thankful to be surrounded by a great bunch of senior boys who can mentor me, and I think we can achieve good things this year. “Monty [Nick Montgomery] has spoken to me on many occasions about what he expects of me this season and I strive to fulfil his expectations of my role in the team” Farrell said. The Mariners have indicated an intention to begin Farrell at left back a position that, along

with right and centre back, has become a common pathway for Academy players in reaching the A-League squad. Other recent Academy recruits to this strengthening defensive line – one that last season maintained the third lowest goals scored against a 31 total – include Daniel Hall, Matt Hatch and Lewis Miller; players that Montgomery will have to choose between each week for the starting team. “I’ve worked with Jacob previously and he is honest, hard-working, and always takes on board the instructions that we give him,” reported Montgomery. “He puts his head down and gives everything in every session and that’s all you can ask for as a coach. “He has a great engine on him, and we believe he has the potential to go a long way.

“He has shown in pre-season that he can challenge for that left back position and I am keen to see it unfold throughout the season.” There is certainly pressure now on young Farrell’s shoulders, yet one source of confidence will be looking to his own grandfather as a role model with early Australian football experience alongside the great Johnny Warren. From East Gosford, the late Terry Farrell was present on April 19, 1963 for the founding of Central Coast Football – then the Central Coast Soccer Association – as it broke away from Newcastle to seek its own destiny. Jacob is the latest result of this legacy as he lifts the football flame of the Farrell family. Haakon Barry

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