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Drone artistry on display

News

November is a bumper month for community and sustainability on the Coast, with Central Coast Council celebrating National Recycling Week. See page 5

Out&About

Community events and festivals are back on the social calendar following the lifting of COVID restrictions and Central Coast Council is lending a helping hand with almost $300,000 in funding. See page 15

The Central Coast Drone Flyers, an avid group of drone photographers, are launching an exhibition at The Entrance Gallery to showcase their aerial photographs.

Business

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“It’s like nobody wants to know us.” Central Coast Council can’t attract staff, can’t keep staff and can’t get meetings with the State Government. “It’s like nobody wants to know us.” Local politicians, the media and the community “are attacking the hell out of us”, “like a pack of wolves out there”. These were the observations of Council Administrator, Rik Hart, when he held a press conference on November 10 to respond to criticisms of the

decisions made to get the Council back on a sound financial footing since the financial crisis. On October 6, 2020, the Council announced it faced immediate and serious liquidity issues. In November 2020 Hart became acting CEO and since May this year he has been the Administrator. Hart explained the context that drove the decisions he and Interim Administrator Dick Persson made in the weeks and months after the Minister

for Local Government suspended the Councillors on October 30, 2020. Hart said over the 12 months he had been at Council he had formed the view that the State Government did not fully understand the consequences of its initial decision to request that Council seek commercial loans to support the business. “Our experience to date is that none of the state government agencies – Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART), Department of Planning, Industry and Environment

(DPIE), Office of Local Government (OLG) and NSW Audit Office had any experience in dealing with a local government entity being effectively placed into receivership and being required to seek commercial loans,” Hart said. He pointed out the difficulty Council had in dealing with the agencies with no coordination between them and with each of them following their own policy agenda and setting. He said the Council had been treated like a “piece of carrion sitting there with hyenas

pulling them one way and vultures attacking”. He said the State Government kept them at arms length while the Council had to dance to a commercial bank’s tune to secure two loans totalling $150M. The banks actually demanded hard assets rather than future cash from rates as surety for the $100M loan the Council secured in late December, 2020 so some community assets were now mortgaged. Continued page 4

Two Central Coast Businesses – Fruit For All in Berkeley Vale and S&P Dominello Flower Growers in Peats Ridge – have won 2021 Fresh Awards from Sydney Markets Limited. See page 24

Sport

The Central Coast Mariners have made it through to the final 16 in the FFA Cup by securing a win against Blacktown City FC in the Round of 32 elimination match. See page 32

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Ettalong spell bound by witches on SUPs

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Coast will pause to remember

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

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

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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.

Education

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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

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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

Sport

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

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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

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.”

A local art teacher has helped bring watercolour to the Woy Woy Waterfront with the launch of a new picnic-based painting session last Saturday. See page 13

At 11am on November 11, thousands of people all over the Central Coast paused to observe one minute’s silence in honour of Remembrance Day, as RSL SubBranches throughout the region conducted memorial services.

Education

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Lisarow mother and daughter, Bronwyn and Ella Sandeman, have published and released their book The Christmas Story with Daisy and Ziggy. See page 18

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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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.

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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.

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Drone artistry on display

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It’s almost a wrap on the set of a new adventure film shot in Ettalong and to be premiered at Cinema Paradiso next February.

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Memorial Park at The Entrance was a sea of workers and community supporters who donned white shirts and rallied to oppose the NSW Government vaccination mandate. See page 8

The Country Women’s Association Umina Beach branch delivered a package of sleeping bags and swags to Mary Mac’s Place to support those in need. See page 3

Business

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.

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News

November is a bumper month for community and sustainability on the Coast, with Central Coast Council celebrating National Recycling Week. See page 5

Out&About

The Central Coast Drone Flyers, an avid group of drone photographers, are launching an exhibition at The Entrance Gallery to showcase their aerial photographs.

Business

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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

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Local kids star in Ettalong film

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

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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Out&About

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

Photo: Alison Howard and Bombora Ettalong Beach SUP

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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

New social housing project for vulnerable women 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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A new social housing development in Woy Woy will make it easier for older women at risk of homelessness to access secure housing. The social and affordable housing project at 1 Waratah Ave will offer women who are 55 and over, and their families, to rent one of the units. The $1.6M development, which was funded through the NSW Government’s Community Housing Innovation Fund, will be delivered by local housing provider Pacific Link Housing and is expected to be complete before Christmas. Tenants have already been lined up for three of the units. CEO of Pacific Link Housing,

Ian Lynch, said the development would help create safe and secure properties for the cohort of vulnerable older women. “Due to this funding from the NSW Government, we’re able to allocate six of the 12 units to house people who are eligible

for social housing,” Lynch said. “We will be achieving a mixed tenancy outcome with the remaining six units to be affordable and private housing. “Those units will also be available to elderly couples, but

our main focus is on women.” Lynch said the project would assist the housing provider to better utilise its range of properties as part of a consistent effort to “maximise utilisation of limited social housing stock to its full potential”. “In the first instance, Pacific Link Housing will be getting in touch with older single women who are living in existing Pacific Link Housing managed social housing, to offer them the units,” Lynch said. “These are women who may be in one of our larger properties, but are now underutilising the property, for example, due to their kids having now moved out.

“Our intent is to then offer them one of these brand new, safe and secure, one bed apartments, which will be easier to manage, allowing tenants to age in-place … we can then re-offer that threebed home to a family on the waiting list, who would better utilise it. “We are thrilled to have identified an older woman in social housing who now has the capacity to move into one of the private rentals. “The portion of affordable and market-rate rentals will be managed by our social enterprise real estate agency Key2 Realty.” Continued page 4

Hart takes aim at government agencies in reply to Public Inquiry Work has commenced on the proposed new beer garden and entertainment area at Ettalong Bowling Club. See page 21

Sport

Peninsula children who play football will have an opportunity to attend upcoming games between the Matildas and world number one team, the United States, with $5 tickets going on sale. See page 29

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Central Coast Council can’t attract staff, can’t keep staff and can’t get meetings with the State Government. “It’s like nobody wants to know us.” Local politicians, the media and the community “are attacking the hell out of us”, “like a pack of wolves out there”. These were the observations of Council Administrator, Rik Hart, when he held a press conference on November 10 to respond to criticisms of the decisions made to get the Council back on a sound financial footing since the financial crisis. On October 6, 2020, the Council announced it faced

immediate and serious liquidity issues. In November 2020 Hart became acting CEO and since May this year he has been the Administrator. Hart explained the context that drove the decisions he and Interim Administrator Dick Persson made in the weeks and months after the Minister for Local Government suspended the Councillors on October 30, 2020. Hart said over the 12 months he had been at Council he had formed the view that the State Government did not fully understand the consequences of its initial decision to request that Council seek commercial loans to support the business.

“Our experience to date is that none of the state government agencies – Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART), Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE), Office of Local Government (OLG) and NSW Audit Office had any experience in dealing with a local government entity being effectively placed into receivership and being required to seek commercial loans,” Hart said. He pointed out the difficulty Council had in dealing with the agencies with no coordination between them and with each of them following their own policy agenda and setting. He said the Council had been

treated like a “piece of carrion sitting there with hyenas pulling them one way and vultures attacking”. He said the State Government kept them at arms length while the Council had to dance to a commercial bank’s tune to secure two loans totalling $150M. The banks actually demanded hard assets rather than future cash from rates as surety for the $100M loan the Council secured in late December, 2020 so some community assets were now mortgaged. Hart said he had tried for three days in December to make contact with the deputy secretary of the Office of Local Government to secure a

statement of support from the State Government to give to the commercial bank which was giving the loan. Eventually he phoned Minister for Planning and Public Spaces, Rob Stokes, and the letter came through at the 11th hour. “Without the statement of support from the NSW Government we would have had to close the doors of Central Coast Council, it was that dire,” Hart said. Further attempts to hold an urgent meeting this year with Minister for Customer Service, Victor Dominello, was declined and one with Greg Piper MP postponed. Continued page 4

The new look Hotel Gosford has reopened its doors after 18 months of renovation which included a complete knockdown and rebuild of its restaurant. See page 3

Sport

The 2021 52 Super Series has concluded off the coast of the Reial Club Nàutic de Palma (RCNP), Illes Balears, Spain… See page 39

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Commercial loan consequences not understood by State says Hart Central Coast Council can’t attract staff, can’t keep staff and can’t get meetings with the State Government. “It’s like nobody wants to know us.” Local politicians, the media and the community “are attacking the hell out of us”, “like a pack of wolves out there”. These were the observations of Council Administrator, Rik Hart, when he held a press conference on November 10 to respond to criticisms of the decisions made to get the

Council back on a sound financial footing since the financial crisis. On October 6, 2020, the Council announced it faced immediate and serious liquidity issues. In November 2020 Hart became acting CEO and since May this year he has been the Administrator. Hart explained the context that drove the decisions he and Interim Administrator Dick Persson made in the weeks and months after the Minister for Local Government

suspended the Councillors on October 30, 2020. Hart said over the 12 months he had been at Council he had formed the view that the State Government did not fully understand the consequences of its initial decision to request that Council seek commercial loans to support the business. “Our experience to date is that none of the state government agencies – Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART), Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE), Office of Local

Government (OLG) and NSW Audit Office had any experience in dealing with a local government entity being effectively placed into receivership and being required to seek commercial loans,” Hart said. He pointed out the difficulty Council had in dealing with the agencies with no coordination between them and with each of them following their own policy agenda and setting. He said the Council had been treated like a “piece of carrion sitting there with hyenas pulling them one way and

Two Central Coast Businesses – Fruit For All in Berkeley Vale and S & P Dominello Flower Growers in Peats Ridge – have won 2021 Fresh Awards from Sydney Markets Limited.

vultures attacking”. He said the State Government kept them at arms length while the Council had to dance to a commercial bank’s tune to secure two loans totalling $150M. The banks actually demanded hard assets rather than future cash from rates as surety for the $100M loan the Council secured in late December, 2020 so some community assets were now mortgaged.

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Sport

The Central Coast Mariners have made it through to the final 16 in the FFA Cup by securing a win against Blacktown City FC in the Round of 32 elimination match.

Continued page 4

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Four tourism operators make it to state finals

The Central Coast has hit the mark yet again in the competitive tourism realm with local operators Ibis Styles The Entrance, Australian Reptile Park, Mooney Mooney Oyster Farm Tours and Central Coast Council all being named finalists in the 2021 NSW Tourism Awards.

Now in their 31st year, the awards celebrate business excellence, acknowledge business innovation and reward exceptional customer service. General Manager of Ibis Styles The Entrance, Aaron Ficyk, said he was thrilled the hotel was one of the Central Coast contingent to be recognised for a job well done. “It’s so nice to celebrate it, for the Central Coast as well, because it’s been such a hard time over the past year or so, and it is such a special acknowledgement for our staff, too,” he said. Ficyk said that over the past two years the 52-room hotel had been renovated and refreshed following Accor’s purchase from the Diggers club in June 2019 and then Ibis Styles taking on a

Ibis Styles The Entrance

franchise arrangement. “We’re now rated four-anda-half stars, so we’re competing with the likes of big brands Novotel and Mercure, but apparently the judges in the awards were very happy with the feedback

about our customer service which is one of our strong points,” he said. “Our small team does an outstanding job and we are all so proud to be nominated for this award, as well as our contribution to the Central

Coast visitor economy.” The awards are managed by the NSW Tourism Industry Council in partnership with the NSW Government and Destination NSW. Council Executive Manager, Greg Binskin, said it was

impressive to see the number of operators and regions who made the most of lockdowns and restricted travel to build new visitor experiences and worked together to attract domestic visitors to their regions.

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The NSW Tourism Award winners will be announced at a gala dinner on February 3 next year and category winners will go on to the Australian Tourism Awards to be announced in March 2022. The Central Coast has also made its mark recently by capturing international attention by being the only NSW location, and one of only five in Australia, to earn a spot in the 2021 Top 100 Destination Sustainability Stories competition. It’s a competition led by Green Destinations which collects Good Practice Stories from all around the world to inspire travellers and tourism professionals and then to shine the spotlight on the top 100 locations which are making promising progress towards a more sustainable tourism industry. This in turn follows the Central Coast’s journey to becoming a certified ecotourism destination, with the region being the largest cohort of nature-based businesses already certified or in the process of eco certification. Sue Murray

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From Council Our financial recovery is on track and we want to ensure if a new Council is elected in 2022, they are in the best position to make decisions for the whole community. To help achieve this, we are examining rates beyond the next three years, and we want our community to make an informed choice about maintaining services and service standards for the future of the Central Coast.

I am proposing to make an application to IPART to maintain the current level of rates for a further seven years, consistent with what we asked for earlier this year. This will allow us to maintain current service levels, continue to find more service efficiencies and pay back loans. As part of the process, we need to understand the level of support from our community for this approach and work with our community to prioritise which services to retain, which ones to reduce and which ones to cease if the rate increase is not maintained. I would like to invite you, and members of your group or association to book in for an Open Office session with the Administrator to share your views on this future rate proposal. See next column for session dates and times. Rik Hart - Administrator, Central Coast Council

Administrator Open Office availability: • Wednesday, 10 November 1pm & 3pm • Tuesday, 16 November 1.30pm, 3pm, 5pm • Monday, 22 November 11am, 4pm • Monday, 29 November 2pm, 4pm, 5.30pm To make a booking, please email the Administrator’s Office at theadministrator@centralcoast.nsw.gov.au Numbers per session will be capped and your session time confirmed by return email.

Reuse and recycle on the Coast this November

November is a bumper month for community and sustainability on the Coast, with Central Coast Council celebrating National Recycling Week from 8-14 November and taking part in Garage Sale Trail across two weekends 13-14 and 20-21 November. In addition to participating in Garage Sale Trail again in 2021 after several successful years, Council are celebrating National Recycling Week throughout November by partnering with waste provider Cleanaway to create a new e-learning platform featuring fun, interactive quizzes for all ages. Celebrate YOUR way this National Recycling Week To mark this year’s National Recycling Week theme ‘celebrate YOUR way’ Council and Cleanaway have created two interactive quizzes for kids, parents and teachers alike.

One is designed for primary school students’ years K-6 and one for high school students in years 7-12. Quiz-takers can also go in the draw to win some amazing prizes from gift cards to recycling packs, visit learn.1coast.com.au to find out more and join in! Get involved in Garage Sale Trail Australia’s biggest community and sustainability event, Garage Sale Trail, is happening across two weekends, Saturday 13 and Sunday 14, and Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 November 2021. You can register your sale online today at garagesaletrail.com.au/centralcoast and access a range of resources for both in-person and virtual garage sales to ensure COVID-19 safety precautions are in place and to help get the best results from your sale. Visit learn.1coast.com.au or garagesaletrail.com. au/centralcoast to find out more and get involved with reducing, reusing and recycling this November.

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“It’s like nobody wants to know us.” From page 1 Hart said he had tried for three days in December to make contact with the deputy secretary of the Office of Local Government to secure a statement of support from the State Government to give to the commercial bank which was giving the loan. Eventually he phoned Minister

for Planning and Public Spaces, Rob Stokes, and the letter came through at the 11th hour. “Without the statement of support from the NSW Government we would have had to close the doors of Central Coast Council, it was that dire,” Hart said. Further attempts to hold an urgent meeting this year with

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“This showed little regard to the fact that Council has operational constraints driven by the three major Australian banks that are requiring constant financial reporting, clear historical track record proving the achievement of financial sustainability and the contracted repayment of debt,” Hart said. He said the local politicians

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the Council’s financial position. Commissioner Rosslyn McCulloch invited all the people who had sent in submissions to send in their responses to evidence heard during the public hearings. Hart sent in a 14-page report with eight recommendations and another 51 pages of attachments to refute claims made by other speakers. He called for an independent adjudicator to be appointed where the NSW Audit Office and Council have a conflict of legal opinions and reporting. “For example, the treatment of restricted cash that led to a qualification and divergence of interpretation of legal opinions between Council and the NSW Audit Office,” Hart said. One of the reasons for Council’s financial woes was the use of restricted funds for purposes other than they were supposed to be restricted to. These funds, totalling about $200M, had to be paid back. Hart said the restricted funds had been repaid and now any surplus cash was being used to pay back the commercial loans. Issues such as addressing the backlog of infrastructure costs were for the future. His final recommendation was that consideration be given to there being a percentage of councillors voted in and representative of the community, and up to 20 per cent, or three out of 15 councillors, appointed separately based on qualifications and knowledge. All 15 would have voting rights. Merilyn Vale

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Focus on recycling and reuse November is a bumper month for community and sustainability on the Coast, with Central Coast Council celebrating National Recycling Week and taking part in Garage Sale Trail on November 20-21. In addition to participating in Garage Sale Trail for the seventh year in a row, Council is celebrating National Recycling Week by partnering with waste provider Cleanaway to celebrate a new e-learning platform featuring fun, interactive quizzes for all ages, and running a series of webinars. Council’s Unit Manager Waste and Resource Recovery, Andrew Pearce,said community participation in November’s range of waste-related events is all part of Council’s commitment to reducing landfill and supporting residents to reduce waste at home. Our community’s enthusiasm for reducing waste over the past few years has been so encouraging, last year’s Garage Sale Trail resulted in thousands of kilograms of household items being reused locally, much of which

was destined for landfill. “Marking occasions like National Recycling Week with our webinars and the brandnew educational tools we’ve developed in partnership with Cleanaway and getting involved in events like Garage Sale Trail

are great ways to join the incredible community reuse and recycle movement,” Pearce said. Council Administrator, Rik Hart, said these initiatives offer a fun way for households, schools and community groups

to get involved in waste education and the reuse economy. “Learning about waste through our new resources with your family, school class or community group, or taking part in Garage Sale Trail are great opportunities to reconnect

and have some fun at a time when people need it most,” Hart said. This year’s theme for National Recycling Week is ‘celebrate YOUR way’. There are two quizzes available at learn.1coast.com. au for kids, parents and

teachers alike, one designed for primary students’ from kindergarten to Year 6, and one for high school students from Year 7-12. Quiz takers can also go in the draw to win some amazing prizes from gift cards to recycling packs, which you can find out more about at 1coast. com.au/competitions. Council is also holding three webinars on topics from recycling to soft plastics and food waste which are free for anyone to join, find out more at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/ whats-on. Garage Sale Trail, Australia’s biggest community and sustainability event, is happening across The weekend of November 20-21. Community members can register their online sale at garagesaletrail.com.au/ centralcoast and access a range of resources for both inperson and virtual garage sales to ensure COVID-19 safety precautions are in place and to help get the best results from your sale. Source: Media release, Nov 12 Central Coast Council

Christmas Memorial Service

This Christmas time we invite you to attend a beautiful memorial service with our community. We are here to offer comfort and that we do not grieve alone. This year, come and join us for a Service featuring music, song, and a candle-lighting ceremony, with light refreshments and additionally a Christmas ornament with your loved one’s name for you to take home. When: Saturday 4th December 2021 Time: Commencing at 3pm Where: Hillside Chapel, Palmdale Lawn Cemetery and Memorial Park

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Pamela recognised for safety campaign Pamela Slough of Killarney Vale was acknowledged in the NSW Parliament last week with a Community Recognition Statement from The Entrance MP, David Mehan. She has been tirelessly advocating since December 2017 to have a sheltered pedestrian refuge installed on the busy intersection near the roundabout of South St and Wyong Rd, Killarney Vale. Slough raised safety concerns about the busy intersection, requesting traffic island barriers be installed on the refuge near the roundabout on South St. After three years of determined activism, Transport for NSW finally installed a warning sign and one holding rail barrier in September 2020. Unwavering, Slough continued

The Entrance MP David Mehan with Pamela Slough at the pedestrian refuge

her campaign for a second rail to be installed on the side of Wyong Rd, noting many young school children use the pedestrian refuge. Mehan said in Parliament last week that he was happy to report that the second hand rail barrier was installed in October 2021. “I’d like to extend my sincere thanks to Ms Slough for the years spent advocating for this safety project and protecting the community, proving to us all that hard work truly does pay off,” he said. “It’s disappointing that it has taken10separaterepresentations over four years, as well as a community petition, for the NSW Government to fix a safety problem that shouldn’t exist.” Source: The Entrance MP, David Mehan

Places to play funding available The Central Coast is being urged to compete for a share of State grant funding to revitalise playgrounds and open spaces. A total $50M has been unlocked by the NSW government, divided into three packages worth $16.7M each.

Access to a $16.7M Places to Play grant is available to all councils and agencies in NSW who see an opportunity to create additional public open spaces for play and adventure. The remaining two grants, worth a total $33.4m, fall under the banners Places to Swim, which is earmarked for new swimming and kayaking

locations, and Places to Roam, a fund to improve trails and transport connections. Places to Swim and Roam have been opened solely for Greater Sydney, while Central Coast is only eligible for the Places to Play funding, which is open to all councils and agencies across NSW. “While lockdown is over, it

highlighted that people living closer to the coastline have far more natural swimming spots than those living in our west,” Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Rob Stokes said. All projects proposed for grant funding will be considered by an independent assessment panel as part of the competitive application process.

Councils and state government agencies will be able to nominate projects and apply for the grants over the coming months. The Central Coast remains the recipient, along with Greater Sydney, of open space funding via the annual Metropolitan Greenspace Program.

The MGP is the longest running open space grants program, having started in 1983 and since 1990 over $50M has been provided to more than 650 projects. Nicola Riches

Indigenous lawyer elected to Law Society executive Central Coast Legal Aid lawyer and Board member of the Darkinjung Aboriginal Land Council, Danielle Captain-Webb, is believed to be the first Indigenous person to be elected to the Council of the Law Society of NSW. She joins Michelle Meares as one of two Central Coast lawyers on the Council. “It’s taken 137 years, but the NSW Law Society now has two Aboriginal women leading the

organisation – CEO Sonja Stewart and myself (on the Council),” Captain-Webb said. “This is a significant milestone for the legal profession – which is embracing cultural diversity. “I look forward to ensuring that my profession is a culturally safe place for Aboriginal lawyers and the Aboriginal community more broadly.” Captain-Webb said she was encouraged to join the Law Society by Meares. “I first met Michelle through

our participation in Suzy Miller’s Opportunity Collective – Women’s Leadership program,” she said. “I am really grateful to have such strong female role models in my life who have continued to encourage and believe in me. “My appointment to the NSW Law Society marks an exciting time for the Central Coast legal profession. “Our representation will now increase to two; it is really

important that voices of regional lawyers are represented on our peak body and I am sure that Michelle and I will be able to achieve a great deal. “I am hoping to bring a cultural lens to the Law Society regarding issues that impact Aboriginal people. “I want to be a voice for Aboriginal solicitors within the profession and Aboriginal people more broadly, especially on the issues that significantly

impact First Nations people (over-representation of Aboriginal people in custody, child removal, deaths in custody etc).” Working with Legal Aid NSW from its Gosford office, CaptainWebb’s chief role is as a criminal solicitor appearing at both Gosford and Wyong Courts. “I am currently on a short secondment to Legal Aid’s Head Office as a Senior Law Reform Officer but work from

home,” she said. Captain-Webb is also looking at how Aboriginal Land Councils can activate their land and assets for the good of their communities into the future. “Some land councils across NSW are now transcending into activating land to create economic wealth,” she said. “This allows us to achieve social, economic, cultural, and environmental outcomes for our community.” Terry Collins

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Colongra reserve group welcomes friends People who want to make a difference to their local environment could teamup with the Colongra Swamp bushcare group that looks after the coastal wetland on the shores of Lake Munmorah, near Halekulani. The volunteer group, Friends of Colongra, has a long history of looking after the nature reserve, known for its drowned forest, who have been improving and preserving the habitats of the funghi, plants and wildlife. You don’t have to be an expert

gardener to be part of this bush regeneration activity, just willing to learn, and because of the Friends there’s minimal weed invasion in the reserve. The group meets once a month on a Sunday morning and they do some weeding, revegetation and also record observations of habitat and natural life within the reserve. Full training is provided by the group’s convenor or National Parks staff and all tools are supplied. Colongra Swamp Nature Reserve was reserved in February 2007 and covers an area of 112ha on the banks of

Lake Munmorah, less than five kilometres from the coastline. It was formerly Crown land managed by Delta Electricity, which operated the Lake Munmorah Power Station on adjoining land to the west. The reserve protects a range of vegetation communities and ecosystems, ranging from open eucalypt forest to a coastal wetland complex. The wetland habitat consists of freshwater swamp and acidic waterlogged soils that support closed sedgeland and melaleuca forest vegetation and provides habitat for a variety of threatened species,

endangered ecological communities and international migratory bird species. Colongra Reserve attracts visitors from school and tertiary groups for educational purposes as well as activities including bushwalking, fishing and birdwatching. National Parks and Wildlife Service has a plan of management to ensure the reserve’s conservation. If you’d like to join the Friends of Colongra phone the National Parks Lake Munmorah office on 4972 9000. Sue Murray

Colongra coastal wetlands on Lake Munmorah

New app to help with parking and electric vehicle charging The Central Coast is now one of 10 local government areas covered by the Park’nPay app which allows motorists to find convenient parking spots as well as charging locations for electric vehicles (EV). The Park’nPay app, already supported by the NRMA, has now partnered with Australia’s largest EV charging network, Chargefox, as well as the parking

marketplace, Parkhound. The app will connect drivers with more than 18,000 Parkhound hosts who are renting out their private driveways and parking spaces. Parkhound CEO, Mike Rosenbaum, said he was pleased to collaborate with the NSW Government on this innovative parking solution. “There are hundreds of thousands of under-utilised driveways and car spaces that sit idle right across

the state,” he said. “Both commuters and local residents can now easily make use of these otherwise wasted spaces via the real-time data in the Park’nPay app. “This will significantly ease parking congestion and save drivers from circling the block looking for a parking spot.” The app is currently available in Sydney local government areas including The Rocks, Liverpool, Mosman, Hunters Hill, Burwood, the Northern

Beaches and Willoughby as well as regional centres such as the Central Coast, Port Stephens, Armidale and Transport for NSW customer carparks. Also, a partnership between Park’nPay and Chargefox is a great way for EV drivers to find a parking spot and charge their vehicles at the same time. CEO and Co-Founder of Chargefox, Marty Andrews, said they would be adding more station locations to the app in the future as they worked

towards the goal of a 5,000 plug EV charging network by 2025. “EV drivers can now locate 130 charging stations with almost 240 plugs across NSW via the map in the app, making it easier to plan trips, compare prices and identify the type of charging plug,” he said. The Park’nPay app has a link which will direct users to Chargefox when it is time to pay. NRMA CEO Membership and

Motoring, Emma Harrington, said technology played an important role in improving the driving experience for electric vehicle owners. “This app supports the work NRMA is doing in making it easier to find charging stations on your journey,” she said. More than 71,400 people have downloaded the Park’nPay app since its launch, with almost 94 per cent giving it a thumbs up. Sue Murray

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Federal Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, says she is already working on Central Coast projects as part of Labor’s plans to introduce a $200M Urban Rivers and Catchments program, should it win the election next year. Labor has announced it would provide grants to community groups, local and state governments for projects to improve water quality and the local environment, create improved open spaces for children and families to enjoy and create local jobs. McBride says that as a Landcare volunteer and a local MP, she has championed the importance of the Central Coast’s natural environment in Canberra. “I have been working closely

with Labor Leader, Anthony Albanese, and the Shadow Minister for the Environment and Water, Terri Butler, to secure funding for local projects under this plan. “I want to see our waterways flourish, especially around the Tuggerah Lakes foreshore and wetlands. “Our environment must be a priority. “We will make an official announcement about local waterways on the Coast in the near future,” McBride says. When Albanese and Butler announced the program they said grants would be provided for about 100 projects, depending on size, with smaller community projects likely to be less than $1M and larger projects involving state and local governments up to $10M. “Many of our rivers in urban

and per-urban areas have been treated more like stormwater drains over the years, but there are local groups right across the country who are working to turn that around,” Albanese said. “Fixing our waterways and catchment areas will give people access to a better quality of living. “Importantly, nearly half of all nationally listed threatened animals and one quarter of our threatened plants are in urban area. “Taking steps to repair and restore our waterways and catchments helps protect these species and create great recreational areas.” Albanese said Labor’s plan for Urban Rivers and Catchments would help protect species like the Regent Honeyeater, the Curlew

Sandpiper, the Koala, several frog species and the loggerhead turtle. “There are hundreds of community groups across the country taking action to clean up their local waterways for everyone to enjoy,” he said. Labor’s $200M program aims to fund that work to make an even bigger impact, such as creating wetlands to slow water and filter stormwater before it reaches river. It is expected the program will help citizen science and education projects for preschoolers and school-age children, remove cement walls and return them to natural riverbanks including revegetation and tree planting. Sue Murray

Enhanced radio site will improve firefighter safety Budgewoi is one of 200 new and enhanced Public Safety Network (PSN) radio sites, increasing missioncritical communications coverage for first responders. Next to Australia’s triple zero emergency hotline, the PSN is the most critical communications network in NSW, providing infrastructure enabling emergency services to communicate over a single, encrypted integrated network. Minister for Digital and Customer Service, Victor Dominello, said achieving the 200-site milestone meant the PSN would now provide coverage across an area greater than 342,000sq/km or 42 per cent of the State, and reach 96 per cent of the population. “This once-in-a-generation investment in radio communications infrastructure is about saving lives,” he said. “During an emergency, every second counts. “By expanding the PSN, we are providing emergency services with the tools, to not only to do their job when and where they need to but also keep them safe. “It is good news for the community and for our first responders who go to work every day to protect the people and places of NSW.” Dominello said by consolidating multiple separate agency radio networks, the Critical Communications

Enhancement Program (CCEP) would provide a more efficient, resilient PSN for first responders. “I would like to thank NSW Police, Fire and Rescue NSW, NSW Ambulance, the Rural Fire Service and the State Emergency Service for their continued support and partnership in delivering the new and enhanced PSN sites,” he said. Minister for Police and Emergency Services, David Elliott, said that every initiative which improved the communications technology available for our emergency services personnel was a good one. “Many of the locations which have received a new or enhanced radio site were impacted by the ‘Black Summer’ of bush fires, and saw our firefighters experience compromised communication networks, risking their safety,” he said. “This critical work complements the NSW Government’s half a billion dollar response to the NSW Bushfire Inquiry recommendations and will improve the safety of our firefighters and mitigate bush fire risk.” This milestone marks the completion of close to onethird of the 675 sites under the $1.4B CCEP being delivered by NSW Telco Authority. Source: NSW Government

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Berkeley Vale Rural Fire Brigade were kept busy on the weekend of November 13 and 14 with three incidents in 24 hours, including a house fire.

The car had careered off the road, crashing into the median, causing significant damage to the vehicle but no one was injured. Police, fire crews and ambulance remained at the site until the car was recovered.

On Saturday, November 13, the firefighters and other emergency crews were called to house fire in Shamrock Dr. The house was well alight

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More dollars per square metre I’m writing in response to your article “Collective wants planning panel to refuse vertical village” (Chronicle, p21 Oct 27) Myself, and many others currently living at Nareen Gardens, totally disagree with the assessment made that the proposal “should have an overwhelming positive social impact, given that it increases the supply of dwellings specifically designed for seniors in a highly accessible and engaging environment....”. Further it’s stated that “Uniting had undertaken carefully planned community engagement including

FORUM See Page 2 for address and contribution conditions. Opinions expressed are those of the writer and not necessarily of the newspaper consultation with relevant stakeholders ..... and existing residents....to identify issues.....”. There was one meeting with current residents, complete with the Uniting’s planner and plans, to show us what we have no say in.

This development has absolutely nothing to do with housing the local ageing community, but everything to do with housing rich retirees from Sydney, whilst housing as many people as possible per square inch, in order to gain maximum financial advantage. The Uniting committee, at our one-off meeting, carefully avoided our pertinent questions, with weasel words, regarding the costs to live in this proposed palace. Clearly the current monthly payments will dramatically increase. Clearly, aside from those subsidised by the government, many current

residents won’t be able to afford living in this jungle, even if they desired so to do. Great way to remove those past-their-use-by date. Some have already moved on. That is simply playing into Uniting’s hands. The more that move out, the less it will cost Uniting to temporarily rehouse residents, then move them into the proposed palace. Why is it seen that seniors require a cinema, swimming pool, cafe, chapel etc? All those facilities are already available close by, which are used on a pay as you use or need concept.

Why the need to control residents by ensuring their needs are confined to their proposed palatial premises? Recipe for disaster to make it the need for residents to never move out of the village, aside from possibly to shop. Currently we have a choice. No need to venture out if you don’t so desire but going out and about is far more satisfying than being expected to permanently use only the facilities on site. The latter is a recipe for disgruntled residents. Most seniors simply require a peaceful place to live, which is not overcrowded, where you aren’t obliged to be like one big family, and

where you don’t have people below, above and possibly down each side. The current village appeals to many, because it’s all at ground level, and all in blocks of two. Certainly it needs renovations and has clearly been allowed to deteriorate, obviously in order to put more money into this proposed new palace, whilst supposedly convincing current residents this is all about fulfilling their needs. I beg to differ. It’s all about Uniting acquiring more dollars per square metre. Email, Oct 30 Pamela Jones, Bateau Bay

Buckley’s chance of protecting coal As part of agreeing to Climate Change legislation, some of our politicians have demanded “protection for the mining industry”. Australia mines many things such as iron, aluminium, lead, zinc, copper, gold, silver, diamonds, lithium and more.

FORUM Is this what they want protecting? No, it’s not. To them the mining industry is the coal industry and they want protection if Australia was to increase its Clean Air limits in 2030 as most of the rest of the world has done and get to zero by 2050.

So they are really looking for protection for the next nine years, very comforting for any young coal miner! There are two types of coal being mined – metalliferous coal and thermal coal. Each year Australia exports about 180 million tons of metalliferous coal used mostly in the production of

What’s the true cost of rate variation? Recently I received notification with my rates that Central Coast Council has notified IPART of its intention to apply to maintain the temporary Special Variation (SV) beyond its expiry date in June 2024 to a further seven years. What is the true cost of the 13

FORUM per cent plus two per cent rate peg which is retained in the rate base for three years? This percentage will compound annually and be used as the base rate to calculate the following out years over the ten year period.

I am sure that the majority of residents are not aware of the true cost of this rate proposal by Council to have residents pay for their gross mismanagement and financial recklessness with ratepayers funds. Email, Oct 27 David Stewart, Berkeley Vale

steel and aluminium and about 210 million tons of thermal coal mostly burnt in coal fired power stations generating electricity - a great support for our economy. There will still be some demand for metalliferous coal in 2030 and perhaps still in 2050 but how much is hard to decide. There is a lot of research being done worldwide to develop new smelting methods not using coal. For instance, BHP has a joint exercise with the South Korean company POSCO aimed at developing such a system. There is no doubt that by 2050 the demand for this type of coal from overseas buyers will have decreased significantly and some countries may well be filling their requirement from domestic coal resources and not importing any more. Between now and 2050 the number of coal-fired power stations throughout the world

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will have decreased considerably. For instance, the last two coal-fired power stations in the UK close in 2024, by 2030 half of the stations in the USA and the EU will be closed and by 2050 most of the rest will be too old to operate. China and India are legislating for greatly increased renewables, Japan has just cancelled the contract to build its last station and most other countries are moving in the same direction. This means, of course, that these countries are not going to be buying coal from Australia at the same level as now and many mines will have closed due to lack of business. As a measure of the future for thermal coal Rio Tinto got out of the business in 2018 and BHP has sold all its thermal coal mines worldwide. So, you would think that the future of the coal industry in Australia does not depend on

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some form of “protection” from the Australian Government but on the decisions made by overseas governments and metals and power producers. However, Keith Pitt, the Minister for Resources and Water, has recently announced that “the future of this crucial industry will be decided by the Australian Government, not a foreign body that wants to shut it down, costing thousands of jobs and billions of export dollars for our economy”. I think it is going to be fascinating in the next few years to see how the Australian Government changes the attitude of these “foreign bodies” in order to “protect” the Australian coal industry. I seem to remember a good old Australian saying about a fellow called Buckley!

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Drone artistry on display The Central Coast Drone Flyers, an avid group of drone photographers, are launching an exhibition at The Entrance Gallery to showcase their aerial photographs. The exhibition will be held at The Entrance Gallery on Saturday and Sunday, December 4 and 5 from 9:30am to 4pm and will feature photos of the Central Coast and

surrounding areas, captured by 10 drone pilots. Exhibition Organiser, Steve Fuller, said he was excited to showcase the group’s work, capturing the beauty of the Coast. “It took the group on average two years to get all these photos together. “Some are quite recent, and others were taken a few years ago.

“With the exhibition we really want to educate the public that there are big misconceptions about drone pilots that are just not true. “We are simply photographers with cameras that can fly,” Fuller said. At the exhibition, there will be an introduction to drone flying session that will teach attendees how a drone works plus all the safety knowledge

and laws surrounding their use. “Our group, Central Coast Drone Flyers, we have over 400 pilots in our Facebook group and we’re always looking for more. “Our members are really passionate about what we do and we’re very safety oriented. “Every weekend, we go out at sunrise to take photos with our drones, and we also pass on

our knowledge to newer pilots. “I got into drones when they first became more relevant around six years ago as I was sick of being beaten up playing judo. “We’re really passionate about our hobby and we also hire out our services for promotional purposes like real estate agents to photograph properties or taking photos of different events, so it’s not only

a fantastic hobby we all really love, but also a chance to make a bit of money,” Fuller said. Following the drone exhibition, The Entrance Gallery will host indigenous artists, Garry Purchase and Kylie Cassidy, who will be holding their newest exhibition, Voices of the Land from December 10. Harry Mulholland

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Lysa and the Freeborn Dames a conversation starter In exciting news for theatregoers, Jopuka Productions has partnered with Red Tree Theatre and Sixt5 Productions to present their rendition of Claire Christian’s Lysa and the Freeborn Dames. This is their first major show since lockdown and will be playing at the Red Tree Theatre from November 19-28. Featuring a live rock band and a stellar cast of some of the Central Coast’s finest theatre performers including lead actor and life member, Warnervale’s Charlotte Cooke, Lysa and the Freeborn Dames explores a wild and fun explosion of female empowerment. The show follows 19-yearold Lysa who returns home to rural Australia after a year away and a personal

political awakening. Emboldened and inspired by the Women’s Marches she has watched unfolding across the world, Lysa stages her own protest on the eve of the War Weekender, an annual football game and the town’s biggest event of the year. Director, Rosie Ross, is excited to be shining a light on social issues and hopes to promote important conversations within the local community. “Lysa and the Freeborn Dames gives airtime to the real frustration that continues with gender inequality. “Through the varied perspectives of gender, status, sexuality and experiences, this show will encourage open dialogue that will hopefully lead to a more positive and

Jopuka Productions celebrates turning five Photo: Lisa Haymes

inclusive culture for all people,” Ross said. Making this show even more special is the fact it coincides with Jopuka Productions’

fifth birthday. Since forming in 2016, Jopuka Productions has become one of Australia’s leading regional youth

arts providers. Artistic Director, Joshua Maxwell, said this show is the perfect way to reflect on Jopuka Productions’ achievements over the past five years, while also celebrating the end of the crazy couple of years they have endured. “2021 was meant to be our big fifth birthday bash, but it turned into a repeat of 2020, with a whole bunch of replanning, restaging, worrying, stressing, and applying for grants and support. “Lysa and the Freeborn Dames is a vital piece of storytelling, but it is also hilarious, messy and glitterfilled. “Right now, we all need to hear this story. “There is a line in the show,

this place is every place, and it is incredibly true. “I hope the Central Coast embraces the show and it’s message,” Maxwell said. Tickets for Lysa and the Freeborn Dames can be booked via the Elderslee Foundation website. Jopuka Productions is the Central Coast’s leading Youth Arts body. It was established specifically to provide performing arts training and development to a wide array of emerging artists, aged from 12-26. Jopuka has staged over 25 acclaimed productions, including a range of new and established works including Cockhead, Daisy Moon, The Peach Season, Transcendence and Brutal. Harry Mulholland

COASTAL DIARY A COMPREHENSIVE LISTING OF EVENTS OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS ON THE CENTRAL COAST 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

9am - 5pm Alliance Française French Conversation Diggers Club Ettalong 10am – 12pm

THURSDAY, NOV 25

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

SATURDAY, DEC 4

Christmas Mermorial Service, SATURDAY, DEC 11 Hillside Chapel, Palmdale Blues @ The Fun Haus, Lawn Cemetery and 5 Broken Bay Rd, Ettalong Memorial Park, 3pm Beach, ticketed, 6:30pm 1300 130 955 creightonsfuneralservice.com.au SUNDAY, DEC 12

Helloword Travel: World travel & cruise expo, FRIDAY, DEC 3 CLAMBAKE IV - ROCK THE BOAT Ocean Beach Surf Club “Unstoppable Satirical upstairs, 2pm - 5pm art@work, Splashback”, 4344 6266 Open Shutters - Berkeley Vale, umina@helloworld.com.au

FRIDAY, NOV 26 Woy Woy Peninsula Lions Club: Christmas Cakes and Puddings, Deepwater Plaza Woy Woy, 26/11, 3/12, 4/12,

3 - 5/12, ticketed, 3/12 - 6pm - 8:30pm, 4 - 5/12 - 10am - 4pm Christmas at TEG, The Entertainment Grounds, ticketed, 6pm

Kincumber Village Shopping Centre, 8:30am - 4pm

5 Broken Bay Rd, Ettalong Beach, ticketed, 6:30pm

FRIDAY, DEC 10

CCM v Sydney FC, Central Coast Stadium, ticketed, 2:30pm

CCM v Wellington, Central Coast Stadium, ticketed, 3pm

FRIDAY, DEC 31

Gosford North Inner Wheel Club: Special Christmas Handcraft Stall, MONDAY, DEC 27

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SATURDAY, JAN 22

CCM v Macarthur FC, Central Coast Stadium, ticketed, 6pm

FRIDAY, JAN 21

SATURDAY, DEC 18 CCM v WS Wanderers, Central Coast Stadium, ticketed,4pm

5 Broken Bay Rd Ettalong Beach, ticketed, 6:30pm

Coastal Twist: Love Club - Rumpus Cabaret Dinner and Show, Naughty Noodle Fun Haus,

Coastal Twist: HalloQween - Pink light dance party, PCYC Umina Beach, 101 Osborne Ave Umina Beach, free - bookings required, 6pm - 10pm coastaltwist.org.au/event/halloqween/

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Funding available for community fun Community events and festivals are back on the social calendar following the lifting of COVID restrictions and Central Coast Council is lending a helping hand with almost $300,000 in funding. A total of 29 projects will get a financial boost under the 2021-22 Community Events and Place Activation Grant Program which supports ventures that complement activity around town centres, foreshores, lakes and open spaces. Long Jetty Festival is a good example, which will receive $19,915 to stage the celebration of live music, painting, poetry, tutorials and educational seminars. The sixth Girrakool Blues Festival, to be held in May next year, will be helped along with a $20,000 grant. The New Orleans themed festival will liven-up Memorial Park at The Entrance with international, national and local blues acts. Ever-popular Wyong District Garden Competition, now in its

A scene from a previous Long Jetty Festival

49th year, will get a $9,226 boost. This large-scale community event is open to all residents, businesses, community groups, retirement villages and schools. Other events on the agenda to receive funding include: 2022 Words on Waves Writers

Festival $10,000; Central Coast Kids Days Out family festival $5,000; Employment NOW 2022 youth education and careers expo $7,100; Terrigal twilight markets $6,000; Davistown Putt Putt Regatta and Wooden Boat Festival $18,905; and for health and wellbeing Love Your Earth Festival in Gosford $13,798. Avenue Q, a theatrical performance that highlights social issues, has received $11,747 funding and the 5 Lands Walk from MacMasters Beach to Terrigal with community festivals en route gets a $20,000 boost. Further afield, there’s $9,080 to showcase the local oyster industry on the Hawkesbury River with boat tours from Mooney Mooney Oyster Farm; $12,800 for the one-day heritage festival at Spencer; Re

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and $9,922 for Peninsula Environment Group’s eighth Woytopia Festival The second Annual Coastal Twist LGBTIQA+ Arts & culture festival, with 11 events across six days for all ages will get a $20,000 helping hand and $9,441 will go towards the walk from Kincumber along the

Shipbuilders Memorial Path, finishing at Davistown with music, displays, art and food stalls. Of the 29 events to receive financial assistance from Council, 13 are sporting projects totalling $85,000. Council Administrator, Rik Hart, said the funding was perfectly

timed as the region moved out of COVID restrictions and reconnected as a community. “I’m pleased this funding will support these organisations to deliver a range of exciting, meaningful and fun events and programs to reactivate our region,” he said. Sue Murray

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Crystal, Gems, Jewellery & Craft Festival • Crystals • Gems • Jewellery • Fossils • Rocks • Minerals • Australian Geology • Opals • Beads and Metorites

Adults $10.00 - Under 12 free - Friday 12pm-5pm Saturday 9am-5pm Sunday 9am-4pm

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

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

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Saturday 20 November

ABC (C20/21)

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Tuesday 23 November

Monday 22 November

Sunday 21 November

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PRIME (C61/60)

rage (PG) [s] Weekend Breakfast [s] rage (PG) [s] rage Guest Programmer (PG) [s] ABC News At Noon [s] Annika (M l) [s] Midsomer Murders: Let Us Prey (PG) [s] Restoration Australia: Gasworks, Victoria (PG) [s] Dream Gardens: Brisbane [s] Landline [s] Rick Stein’s Secret France (PG) [s] Monty Don’s Japanese Gardens [s] ABC News [s] Grantchester (PG) [s] Ridley Road (PG) [s] Total Control (MA15+) [s] Call The Midwife (M) [s] Father Brown: The Darkest Noon (M v) [s] rage Guest Programmer (MA15+) [s]

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rage (PG) [s] Weekend Breakfast [s] Insiders [s] Offsiders [s] The World This Week [s] Compass [s] Songs Of Praise [s] ABC News At Noon [s] Landline [s] Gardening Australia [s] Pilgrimage: Road To Santiago (PG) Rick Stein’s Secret France (PG) [s] Everyone’s A Critic (PG) [s] Art Works [s] The Sound [s] Antiques Roadshow [s] ABC News Sunday [s] Death In Paradise (M v) [s] Total Control (MA15+) [s] Noughts + Crosses (M l) [s] Stateless (M l,v) [s] Talking Heads (M) [s] Silent Witness (M v) [s] Tea With The Dames (M l) [s]

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9:35 11:40 12:10 1:40

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Home Shopping [s] Weekend Sunrise [s] The Morning Show [s] Better Homes And Gardens Seven’s Horse Racing: Kembla Grange/ Ballarat [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 Movie: “Venom” (M) (’18) Stars: Tom Hardy Surveillance Oz (PG) [s] Repco Supercars Championship 2021: Sydney Motorsport Highlights [s] Harry’s Practice [s]

Sunrise [s] The Morning Show [s] Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “My Daughter Must Live” (M v) (’14) Stars: Joelle Carter, Madeleine Martin, Paul Popowich, Sergio Di Zio Criminal Confessions: Gainesville (M l,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] Big Brother VIP (M) [s] 9-1-1: Home And Away (M) [s] – A truck crashes into a high school homecoming parade; Athena and Michael try to help Harry in the aftermath of his kidnapping. 9-1-1: Peer Pressure (M) [s] The Latest Seven News [s] Fantasy Island: Quantum Entanglement (PG) [s] Home Shopping

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] Parliament Question Time [s] 2:00 ABC News Afternoons [s] Think Tank (PG) [s] Grand Designs Australia (PG) 3:00 4:00 The Drum [s] 5:00 ABC News [s] 6:00 7.30 [s] Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) 7:00 7:30 Books That Made Us: 9:00 People (M l,v) [s] Louis Theroux - Selling Sex (M l,n,s) [s] ABC Late News [s] The Business [s] Q&A [s] Parliament Question Time [s] Midsomer Murders (M s,v) [s] 11:45 rage (MA15+) [s] The Drum [s] 12:30 7.30 [s]

Sunrise [s] The Morning Show [s] Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “Escaping The Madhouse: The Nellie Bly Story” (M s,v) (’19) Stars: Christina Ricci, Judith Light Criminal Confessions: Eunice (M l,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] Big Brother VIP (M) [s] Movie: “Wonder Woman” (M v) (’17) – When a pilot crashes and tells of conflict in the outside world, Diana, an Amazonian warrior in training, leaves home to fight a war, discovering her full powers and true destiny. Stars: Gal Gado The Goldbergs: Geoff’s New Hat (M) [s] Home Shopping

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

6:00 7:00 10:00 12:00 12:30 1:00 1:30 2:00 2:10 4:30 5:00 5:30 6:00 7:00 7:30 9:40 12:00 1:40 2:00 5:30

6:00 Home Shopping 7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] The Morning Show Weekend 10:00 Seven’s Motorsport Classic: 11:00 11:30 Brock At Bathurst [s] 12:00 Repco Supercars 12:30 Championship 2021: Beaurepaires Sydney 2:50 Supernight [s] 4:00 Sydney Weekender (PG) [s] 5:00 Seven News [s] 5:30 Program To Be Advised Program To Be Advised S.W.A.T.: Wild Ones (M v) [s] – 6:00 7:00 The team pursues a couple reminiscent of Bonnie and 8:30 Clyde when the duo goes on the run to hunt for a set of rare 9:30 chess pieces that is worth 10:00 millions; Darryl’s ex-girlfriend visits with his young son. 11:15 S.W.A.T.: Diablo (M v) [s] Repco Supercars 12:05 Championship 2021: Highlights [s] 1:00 Home Shopping 1:30

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] Parliament Question Time [s] 2:00 ABC News Afternoons [s] Think Tank (PG) [s] Grand Designs Australia (PG) 3:00 4:00 The Drum [s] 5:00 ABC News [s] 6:00 7.30 [s] 7:00 Australian Story [s] Universe With Brian Cox [s] 7:30 9:00 Media Watch (PG) [s] The Wimbledon Kidnapping (PG) [s] ABC Late News [s] The Business [s] Mystify Michael Hutchence 10:00 (M l) [s] Parliament Question Time [s] 11:00 Noughts + Crosses (M l,v) [s] 11:30 Silent Witness (M l) [s] 12:30 rage (MA15+) [s]

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

TEN (C10)

NINE (C81/80)

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Animal Tales (PG) [s] Weekend Today [s] Today Extra - Saturday (PG) Animal Embassy [s] Destination WA [s] Good Food Kitchen [s] My Way [s] Talking Honey - Relationship Specials: Complimenting Women (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: “Top Gun” (PG) (’86) Stars: Tom Cruise, Val Kilmer Movie: “Battleship” (M v) (’14) Stars: Alexander Skarsgard Movie: “The Guilt Trip” (M l,s) (’12) Stars: Seth Rogan A Current Affair (PG) [s] Home Shopping Wesley Impact With Stu Cameron (PG) [s] Animal Tales (PG) [s] Weekend Today [s] Sports Sunday (PG) [s] The Xtreme CollXtion (PG) [s] Fishing Australia (PG) [s] Ultimate Rush (PG) [s] Movie: “Rocky” (M l,v) (’76) Stars: Sylvester Stallone Parental Guidance (PG) [s] Bondi Vet (PG) [s] NINE News: First At Five [s] RBT: Clean And Serene (PG) [s] NINE News Sunday [s] Lego Masters Bricksmas Special (PG) [s] 60 Minutes (M) [s] NINE News Late [s] The Killing Of Breonna Taylor (M l,v) [s] The First 48: The House On Madrona Street (M) [s] Cold Case - New Leads Wanted: Ernie Abbot (M) [s] The Xtreme CollXtion (PG) [s] Home Shopping

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6:00 Today [s] 7:00 Today Extra (PG) [s] 7:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] Lego Masters Bricksmas 8:00 Special (PG) [s] 12:00 Getaway (PG) [s] 1:00 Pointless (PG) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] 2:10 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 2:30 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 3:00 NINE News [s] 3:30 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 4:00 Snackmasters: Angry Whopper And Thick Cut Chips 4:30 (PG) [s] – Hosted by Scott Pickett and Poh Ling Yeow. In 5:00 each episode, two of the very 6:30 best fine-dining chefs battle it 7:30 out to make perfect replicas of hugely popular national snacks. 9:10 Love Island Australia (M) [s] Kath & Kim (PG) [s] 10:10 NINE News Late [s] New Amsterdam (M) [s] 11:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 12:00 Home Shopping 1:00

The Talk [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] Studio 10 (PG) [s] Dr Phil (M) [s] Celebrity MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] Entertainment Tonight [s] Everyday Gourmet [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] My Market Kitchen [s] Farm To Fork [s] The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 10 News First [s] The Project (PG) [s] Celebrity MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] FBI: Most Wanted: Anonymous (M v) [s] FBI: Most Wanted: The Line (M v) [s] The Project (PG) [s] The Late Show (PG) [s] Home Shopping

Today [s] 6:00 Today Extra (PG) [s] 7:00 NINE’s Morning News [s] 7:30 Program To Be Advised Good Food Kitchen [s] 8:00 Pointless (PG) [s] 12:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 1:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 2:40 NINE News [s] 3:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 3:30 Snackmasters: Cadbury 4:00 Favourites (PG) [s] 4:30 Travel Guides: Phuket (PG) [s] – Our guides embark on an 5:00 action packed adventure in 6:30 Thailand’s hottest tourist spot, 7:30 rating and reviewing all the must-do’s on a budget stay in 8:30 Phuket. 9:25 Love Island Australia (M) [s] 10:25 NINE News Late [s] 11:25 Damian Lewis - Spy Wars: 12:25 Escape From Tehran (M v) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping 4:30

The Talk [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] Studio 10 (PG) [s] Dr Phil (M) [s] Celebrity MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] Entertainment Tonight [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] My Market Kitchen [s] Farm To Fork [s] The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 10 News First [s] The Project (PG) [s] The Dog House Australia (PG) [s] The Cheap Seats (M l) [s] NCIS: Sunburn (M v) [s] NCIS: Los Angeles (M v) [s] The Project (PG) [s] The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) [s] Home Shopping CBS Mornings [s]

1:10 1:30 2:00 2:30 3:00 4:00 4:30 5:00 6:30 7:30

SBS (C30)

Reel Action [s] 5:00 France 24 Feature News Religious Programs [s] 5:15 NHK World English News Healthy Homes [s] 5:30 Worldwatch Escape Fishing With ET [s] 1:00 PBS Newshour All 4 Adventure [s] 2:00 Small Business Secrets Taste Of Australia [s] 2:30 Motor Sports: Superbike Studio 10 Saturday (PG) [s] World Championship, Round Creative Generation [s] 13, Indonesia Jamie & The Nonnas [s] 3:30 Running On Time Australia By Design [s] 3:45 Going Places With Ernie What’s Up Down Under [s] Dingo (PG) Everyday Gourmet [s] 4:15 Wheels Of Wonder Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 5:35 Nazi Megastructures (PG) Farm To Fork [s] 6:30 SBS World News 10 News First [s] 7:30 Celebrity Letters And Jamie’s Easy Meals For Numbers (M) Every Day [s] 8:30 Tutankhamun - Life, Death Bondi Rescue (PG) [s] And Legacy (PG) Football: Isuzu Ute A-League 9:25 Russia To Iran (PG) Men: Round 1: Western (In English/ Russian) Sydney Wanderers v Sydney 10:15 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does FC *Live* From CommBank Countdown (M l,s) Stadium [s] 11:10 Movie: “JFK” (M l) (’91) Stars: Ambulance UK (M d) [s] Kevin Costner, Jim Garrison Lie With Me (M l,s) [s] 2:30 Movie: “The Wave” (MA15+) Home Shopping (’19) Stars: Tommy Flanagan Religious Programs [s] Three Veg And Meat [s] Freshly Picked [s] Destination Dessert (PG) [s] Studio 10 Sunday (PG) [s] Celebrity MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] Farm To Fork [s] Healthy Homes Australia [s] Good Chef Bad Chef [s] Everyday Gourmet [s] Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures [s] My Market Kitchen [s] Taste Of Australia With Hayden Quinn [s] 10 News First [s] The Sunday Project (PG) [s] The Graham Norton Show (M l,s) [s] CSI: Vegas: In The Blood (M) FBI: Gone Baby Gone (M) [s] FBI: Liar’s Poker (M) [s] The Sunday Project (PG) [s] Home Shopping CBS Mornings [s]

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)

Programming information correct at time of going to press, changes are at the network’s discretion Prepared by National Typesetting Services

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France 24 Feature News NHK World English News Worldwatch Speedweek Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) Figure Skating: ISU: Grand Prix Japan Nazi Megastructures: Hitler’s Final Offensive (PG) SBS World News DNA Family Secrets (PG) The Assassination Of JFK (M) Fight The Power - The History Of Protests (M) Addicted Australia (M d,l) 24 Hours In Emergency: Fix You (M) Michael Mosley - A History Of Surgery: Fixing Faces/ Bloody Beginnings (M) America’s Great Divide: Obama To Trump (M v) Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize France 24 Feature News NHK World English News Worldwatch The Day Kennedy Died (PG) Journey Through Albania (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) 24 Hours In Emergency: Remembrance Day (M) SBS World News Bosch: Workaround (MA15+) The Crimson Rivers (M l) (In French) The Red Line (M s,v) Creative Minds (PG) Sinkholes - Deadly Drops: Sucked Underground (PG) France 24 Feature News NHK World English News Worldwatch PBS Newshour The Mosque Next Door (M l) (In English/ Arabic) Journey Through Albania (PG) Woven Threads - Stories From Within (PG) The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) The Kennedys - A Fatal Ambition (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 Before We Die (MA15+) (In Swedish)

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

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COAST COMMUNITY CHRONICLE - WWW.COASTCOMMUNITYNEWS.COM.AU

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NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANISATIONS

ARTS & CULTURE Toukley District Art Society

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

4392 4666

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

Wyong Writers

4976 1642

0421 785 599

Lake Munmorah 50s Plus Leisure and Learning Club

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

4358 8390

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

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

Wyong Drama Group

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

General enquiries:

1300665600

COMMUNITY GROUPS Central Coast Caravanners Inc

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

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

4353 4988

contact@centralcoastclc.org.au

The Creative Compassion Centre

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

0437 048 815

Country Women’s Association-Toukley

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

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

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

4332 5522

RSL Pelican Day Club Killarney Vale

COMMUNITY CENTRES Berkeley Vale Neighbourhood Centre

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

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

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

4332 3789

Toukley Presbyterian Church

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

4392 9904 toukleypc.org.au

Venue for Hire

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

0408 271 957

pioneerdairy@bigpond.com

Volunteering Central Coast

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

4329 7122

recruit@volcc.org.au

Wyong Toastmasters’ Club

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

0421 216 952

wyongtoastmasters@gmail.com

Wyong Uniting Church

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

Better Hearing Australia

The Lakes Church

4353 0977

Long Jetty Senior Citizens’ Club

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

Central Coast Watercolour Society

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

Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre

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

4385 5027

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

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

4396 1555

Wyong Neighbourhood Centre

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

4353 1750

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

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

Cancer Support Group (Wyong)

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

4367 9600 www.pcfa.org.au

Grow Mental Health Support

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

1800 558 268

at Parkview room Central Coast Leagues Club

0431 225 489

POLITICAL GROUPS Labor Party Ourimbah / Narara Branch

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

0410 309 494

kyle.macgregor@hotmail.com

Central Coast Greens

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

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

or www.grow.org.au

0468 476 237

S.A

PROBUS CLUBS

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

0473 631 439

newcastlesagroup@gmail.com

The Entrance Probus Club

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

0478 228 914

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

4352 1886

www.alisonhomestead.com.au

Wyong Family History Group Inc.

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

4351 2211

secwfhg2@westnet.com.au

MUSIC Coastal a Cappella

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

0412 948 450

coastalacappella@gmail.com

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

Wyong Probus Club

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

4352 3692

probuswyong55090@gmail.com

SERVICE GROUPS

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

SPECIAL INTEREST Biz Plus Networking Association

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

Central Coast Budgerigar

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

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

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their mauve flowers, these days pinks, whites and even a ‘black’ is available. Prefers full sun but can grow in semi-shade. They can become invasive to our waterways so look out for cultivars like ‘Queen Mum’ which are referred to as sterile and less likely to spread. TASKS & TIPS FOR YOU THIS WEEK

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I must be honest, there is no such thing as an ‘unkillable’ plant but there are more than a few out there that come close. These are the hardy plants, the disease and pest tolerant and the ‘leave me alone’ plants that don’t want to be fussed over. The ‘unkillable’ are suitable for investment properties, larger areas of gardens that you just don’t have the time for and are the saviours of homeowners who desire a good looking, easy-care garden but can’t fit in gardening due to their lifestyle. There is an old saying that goes something like, “There’s no such thing as a plant problem, it’s a person problem” and I would tend to agree. Just like ensuring that you find pets that will fit into your lifestyle, selecting suitable plants for the way you live and what you can provide will help you become a plant carer and not killer. These are my top 10 (almost) unkillables to try at your place. Cast Iron Plant (Aspidistra elatior) is one that really does live up to its name. It belongs to the lily family and is native to China and Japan. A shade lover that is also a happy indoor plant, it can survive on just about no sunlight. It has a rather slow growth rate and

is expensive but disease and pest resilient. The worst thing you can do for this plant is to over-water it. Plant it and walk away, worth the money. Indian Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepsis indica) is a slow-growing shrub that loves the sun and can make a lovely hedge that won’t require pruning. It is tolerant of all sorts of conditions and will even grow happily in coastal spots. Indian Hawthorn is considered somewhat invasive so select with care and perhaps remove the berries to slow the spread. Star Jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides) will cover the eyesores in your garden beautifully. It grows as a ground cover or climber and loves our climate. This jasmine will give you gorgeously fragrant flowers that will quickly attract the local bees. While it takes a little time to find its feet and establish, once it does this vine will take off. Not fussy about soils and will grow in part-shade but does best in full sun. Bower of Beauty (Pandorea jasminoides) is my favourite climber as it ticks a lot of boxes. It is a native Australian vine, a superfast grower that creates a dense, evergreen feature and will grow just about anywhere.

It is also a set and forget climber that’s a favourite with our native bees. Grows in semi-shade but will do best in full sun. The roots can become invasive so plant away from underground infrastructure. Mat Rush (Lomandra spp.) is a local council favourite that you will often see in roundabouts and along roads and it’s because of their adaptability and ease of care. They are Australian native grasses and can grow happily in large pots and fill areas of your garden easily with their stunning fountain-like form. There are lots of lovely variations and they are not fussy about location. Flax Lily (Dianella spp.) fit the bill if you are looking for a more strappy leaved plant and many are native to Australia. Most have striking blue-green leaves and produce stunning deep purple berries but there are also some interesting cultivars out there for you to choose from, with some being more tolerant of extreme conditions than others. A popular landscaping plant, I think these look best when mass planted along edges or to fill areas. Teddy Bear Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora ‘Teddy Bear’) an easy-care evergreen small tree that will reward you with the most magnificent creamy white highly

YOU & YOUR GARDEN: Karen’s Stink Bugs, Tuggerah Dear Cheralyn, I recently moved to the Central Coast and have inherited two lemon trees and I think a lime tree. They are doing ok I think but there are a lot of stink bugs attacking them and I hear lots of different advice, but I want to care for, not kill these trees. What is the best way to get rid of stink bugs? Karen Hi Karen and welcome to the Coast. Stink Bugs (Halyomorpha halys) are an annoyance and can be rather hard to eradicate once they take a liking to your place. Consistency and vigilance are the best ways to deal them and always wear gloves and eye protection because that stinky spray they emit in

defence is also caustic. You will need to check your trees every day in spring and physically remove them and when spraying with a pyrethrum-based pesticide, ensure full coverage of both sides of the leaves. Note this for next winter: spray your citrus trees with an oil-based pest control once a month as this will deter the nymph cycle of the Stink Bug. Everyone: I am out and about visiting your gardens. I would love to visit any garden but particularly school gardens, memorial gardens and verge gardens. Contact me at gardeningcentralcoast@gmail.com and tell me about your garden.

fragrant flowers imaginable. They grow in a compact shape and are suitable as a hedging plant. This magnolia is happy in full sun or part shade and although it will prefer a free draining soil, there’s not much more you need to worry about. Lilly Pilly Resilience (Syzygium australe ‘Resilience’) is a fast-growing native that will give you either a lovely small feature tree or a fast-growing evergreen hedge and you get those delicious edible berries. Frost and drought tolerant, you will find it hardy once established but choose this cultivar, not just any lilly pilly as it is bred to be resilient as the name indicates. Prefers full sun and but can tolerate semi-shade. Bush Lily (Clivia miniate) can probably survive the apocalypse; enjoying a bit of a rise in popularity with indoor plant collectors, but they have been the investment property garden friend for decades. They love shade, are not fussy at all most conditions, are drought hardy but are not happy in frost-prone areas. You also get a burst of brilliant trumpet flowers in winter. Agapanthus (Agapanthus spp.) are not a favourite at all with me, but I have included them as they seem to be very popular. One of their better attributes is that due to their tough sap-filled strappy leaves and clumping form, they can work as a fire barrier. They can be grown in pots but also work well in mass plantings. Although they are best known for

With all the heavy rain recently, if you notice your plants yellowing, it could be lack of nutrients as lots of water will wash them away. Top up with some liquid or a slowrelease granule formula. Just a few things you could plant this week include herbs, Asian greens, asparagus, globe and globe artichoke, beans, beetroot, broccoli, cabbages, cape gooseberry, capsicum, carrot, celeriac, celery, chicory, chilli, choko, cucumber, eggplant, fennel, ginger, horseradish, kale, kohlrabi, leek, lettuce, marrow, mustard greens, okra, parsnip, potato, pumpkin, radish, rocket, salsify, silverbeet, spring onion, sweetcorn, squash, sweet potato, taro, tomato, turnip, warrigal greens, 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: Gardening for the Birds Cheralyn Darcey is a gardening author, community garden coordinator and along with Pete Little, hosts ‘At Home with The Gardening Gang’ 8 10am live 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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Another great book from the team at ‘The Little Veggie Patch Co.’ and follows on from their success as a

source of basic, good advice, particularly for food gardeners. As always, Pember and Campolla, share a healthy dose of sustainable gardening techniques but here they have also taken the fear out of it for those with less time and perhaps less knowledge. Within are 60 guides to getting your gardening done quickly, sustainably, and effectively. A list of plants that are better suited to a busy lifestyle are included along with lots of help with pests, diseases and even as a more experienced gardener, I found this book of value. It is written in the fun and refreshing style that this duo is known for. Perfect for beginners and for those who think they are far too busy to enjoy gardening.

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Business & Property Boarding house proposed for 825 square metre block Plans have been lodged with Central Coast Council for a 24-room boarding house backing on to Taylor Park at The Entrance. The proposed development at 33 Dening St will accommodate up to 26 lodgers and a resident manager. Plans are for 12 rooms including one accessible room on each of the first and second storey of the building, while the ground floor will have an entry foyer, utility rooms, communal laundry and outdoor drying area. Also on ground level, facing Dening St, there will be undercroft parking with space for 13 cars, six motorbikes, eight bicycles and a car wash bay. Accommodation will comprise 24 self-contained and furnished rooms of which 22 will be singles and two doubles, with the manager’s residence and balcony on the

second storey. The landscaped 825sqm block will have an outdoor communal garden area for residents, backing on to Taylor Park, as well as an indoor/ outdoor recreation space at the front balcony on the first floor. The boarding house is specifically designed to house low to moderate income earners and conditions for approval of the development fall under the State Environment Planning Policy (Affordable Rental Housing) 2009. A social housing provider will not manage the boarding house and instead there will be a resident manager to administer and maintain the House Rules set out in the Plan of Management. Public feedback on the development application 1066/2021 is open until November 19. Sue Murray

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Tenants have until December 31 to apply for relief Renters of residential properties who have been impacted by COVID can apply for a rebate of up to $4,500, as long as their rent has been reduced by at least that much. Minister for Better Regulation, Kevin Anderson, said the original scheme had provided more than $34M in rental rebates since July and the NSW Government had further

extended and simplified the process to ease COVID-related financial stress. “The support package can be applied for directly by tenants, as opposed to the original requirement for landlords to initiate an application,” he said. “The Residential Tenancy Support Package was introduced to protect both landlords and tenants during COVID-19.

“Thanks to this NSW Government rebate, landlords won’t be faced with missing mortgage repayments and tenants can be less worried about being evicted due to circumstances outside their power.” Claims for the extended Residential Tenancy Support Payment close on December 31, 2021. Successful tenant application

claims will be paid into an agent’s trust account or landlord’s rent account. To be eligible for the Residential Tenancy Support Payment or land tax benefit, landlords will need to provide proof of a tenancy agreement and have agreed to reduce or waive rent payable from July 14, 2021 for a COVID-impacted tenant. COVID-impacted tenants will

need to show their household income has reduced by 25 per cent or more compared to the four weeks before June 26, 2021 due to COVID-19. Tenants making a claim will need to provide proof of a tenancy agreement and have evidence to show they are or have been COVID-impacted since July 14, 2021. Eligible tenants who are unable to get agreement or

consent from their landlord or agent can get help from NSW Fair Trading by completing an application for rent negotiation on the website. For more information or to apply go online to: Residential tenancy support package / NSW Fair Trading. Source: NSW Government

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stapled to the best funds that have passed the performance tests,” Dean says. Meanwhile, Super Consumers Australia welcomes the stapling measure but wants the government to ban occupational exclusions from default life insurance in super.

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Radio personality guest speaker at women’s event The Community and Business Women’s Network will be holding its December meeting at Wyong River Canoe Club on December 8, offering business and community women the opportunity to network and share experiences and skills. Attendees will be able to mingle with like-minded women, share knowledge, skills, opportunities, and customer bases, as well as enjoy food and listen to guest speaker Maz Compton from Hit101.3. CCCBWN Community Engagement Officer, Sharyn Becker, said she is expecting around 150 members to attend the event.

“We will have women who run home based businesses, retail store owners, managers, job network providers, hairdressers, lawyers, councillors, florists, local magazine writers, home improvement businesses, we cover everything. “You name it, we have a representative in our network. “We have the wonderful Maz Compton coming along to tell us about her journey through her career in radio,” Becker said. Becker said new members can sign up on the website www.cbwn.org.au ,or by emailing info@cbwn.org.au. “CCCBWN is built upon the idea that bringing women together creates opportunities for growth, resilience and

inspiration at business, community and personal levels. “If you are keen to connect with other Central Coast women in a relaxed and friendly setting, book a seat at our next event or join the CBWN Facebook group today,” Becker said. The network was founded in 2018 and has grown to 300 active members. The network is a project of Iris Foundation, a local mental health charity that has been working to foster hope, resilience and connections in the Central Coast community since 2006. The event will take place from 12pm until 2pm.

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Construction traineeship applications open An opportunity to kick start a career in construction is being offered to school leavers across the Central Coast, through a two-year paid traineeship. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said applications were open to Year 12 students interested in working in the construction industry under the NSW Government’s Infrastructure Traineeship Program. “TheInfrastructureTraineeship Programwillprovideparticipants with experience across government and private sectors while they complete a qualification. “It’s rare to see an opportunity so comprehensive for students straight out of school.

“Not only will the traineeship provide practical industry experience and networks across multiple sectors, it will also give school leavers an opportunity to gain real life experience within the work force. “This will ensure they are equipped for future jobs throughout the region,” Crouch said. Yvette L’Olive from Avoca Beach was one of the successful applicants from the programs first intake. Yvette is currently working towards her Certificate IV in Project Management Practice. Crouch said he encouraged any student from the class of 2021, who may be interested in doing a traineeship to apply for this year’s intake.

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Local businesses win Fresh Awards Two Central Coast Businesses – Fruit For All in Berkeley Vale and S & P Dominello Flower Growers in Peats Ridge – received awards in the Sydney Markets Limited 2021 Fresh Awards. The top florists, greengrocers, providores, wholesalers and content creators across NSW and ACT were crowned the freshest and best in the industry. Fruit For All won the Knowledge in Action Award, beating greengrocers in Sydney, and S & P Dominello Flower Growers won the Flower Grower of the Year beating Eagles Green Supplies in Ourimbah, and East Coast Wildflowers in Mangrove Mountain. The annual Fresh Awards are a much-anticipated industry event. However, due to the uncertainty brought about by

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the COVID-19 pandemic, Sydney Markets made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s live soiree. The announcement made on November 12 saw Sydney Markets CEO, Brad Latham and Chairman of the Board, John Pearson reveal the 16 winners

via video for the first time in the event’s history. The Fresh Awards presentation ceremony is scheduled to follow on November 17. Taking place from the Markets floor, Masters of Ceremonies and Fresh Awards favourite,

The team from Fruit For All in Berkeley Vale

Chris Bath announced the winners. The Fresh Awards are one of the industry’s most highly regarded accolades. They encourage and acknowledge best practice and innovation in the growing, retailing, wholesaling and

content creation of fresh produce and flowers. This year saw 41 finalists recognised across 16 categories which, for the first time, included Fresh Content and Providore of the Year awards. CEO of Sydney Markets, Brad

Latham said he took great pride in recognising the hard work and dedication of those working within the fresh produce and floral industries, particularly over the last two years. “The Fresh Award contenders are some of the heroes of our industry. “They have had to navigate some of the most challenging times in business with many not only surviving, but thriving. “These small businesses have remained cornerstones of our local communities, pivoting and adapting to ensure they can continue to service their customers. “These businesses are a credit to themselves, and to the industry in general. “They work tirelessly to deliver top quality produce, customer service and value for money.” Harry Mulholland

Small business women given access to free training With more than a third of Australian small businesses now headed by females, the NSW Government is encouraging more women to take up free training to grow their business. The

Business initiative is offering free TAFE NSW online learning for women running small businesses, micro-businesses, or start-ups. New courses have been added including Building a Professional Brand, Better Business Writing, Effective Time Management Techniques

and others. Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education, Geoff Lee, said many female business owners were using skills from the program to turn challenges into opportunities. “The fact many businesswomen have found ways to grow their business at

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The program includes access to a range of online learning topics, advice from leading Australian female entrepreneurs, as well as workshops. The NSW Government’s Women in Business initiative forms part of the $7.8M NSW Women’s Strategy 2018-2022.

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Over $900,000 federal funding for mobile health clinic The Federal Government is supporting people across the Central Coast who experience homelessness with $945,000 in funding for the Health on the Streets (HoTS) program. HoTS is a mobile health clinic for people experiencing homelessness, taking healthcare and support services to people who sleep rough. Federal Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, said HoTS have been vital in providing medical health services to some of the most vulnerable in our community. “This is the only service on the Central Coast to take medical health services directly to the people who need them most. “HoTS has been particularly important during the COVID-19 pandemic, with the team detecting five active COVID-19 cases in our community and administering vaccinations to over 33 clients. “This is what impresses me most about this program and why I fought so hard to get the funding needed for this

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wonderful service. “The program works to ensure that when it comes to vital healthcare across the Central Coast, no one misses out,” Wicks said. In the last 12 months, the HoTS team has had over 1,300 clinical interventions, helped to link over 100 people to ongoing GP-led care, and conducted

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around 900 referrals to other health services. In that time period HoTS outreach workers have assisted 30 people to be permanently housed, with an additional 33 people assisted to attain various temporary accommodation options. Representative from Coast and Country Primary Care

(CCPC) said CCPC is extremely appreciative of the support for the HoTS team from Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks. CPCC CEO, Kathy Beverly, said “the HoTS team is an extraordinary team with a passion and commitment for helping some of the Central Coast’s most vulnerable people in their times of critical need.

“We also have a fantastic partnership with our hubs including Coast Shelter [Gosford] and Mary Mac’s Place [Woy Woy] who we work with to ensure we can provide access to services for as many people as possible,” Beverly said. HoTS also does an assertive outreach with the Uniting

Doorways Connector’s Response Team, offering practical support and advice to clients who are sleeping rough. The aim is to link clients to services who can assist them in finding suitable, affordable and sustainable accommodation and when required, provide ongoing case work and case management to ensure that accommodation provided is sustainable. The HoTS team of registered nurses provides comprehensive health assessment including Primary Health, Public and Sexual Health, Mental Health and Drug and Alcohol services. Operations Manager of Coast Shelter, Mark Trevaskis, said “working in partnership with HoTS and other essential services is critical to providing quality supports to members of our community. “Indeed, if we’re not working in unison, people fall through the gaps, and the outcomes for the individual and our community can be devastating,” Trevaskis said. Source: Media release, Nov 12 Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks

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Grace Tame dinner aims to unite community to tackle domestic violence The Central Coast Domestic Violence Committee Incorporated (CCDVC Inc) has called on the whole community to help tackle the endemic problem of violence and abuse against women and children on the Coast by supporting their first gala dinner on December 11. Vice Chair of CCDVC and retired lecturer in human services including gendered violence, Sharon Walsh, said the dinner was originally planned as part of the Central Coast Connexions domestic violence committee’s conference which had to be cancelled due to COVID-19. Hosting the dinner and securing Australian of the Year, Grace Tame, as keynote speaker is CCDVC’s way of inviting all agencies, organisations and individuals with an interest in tackling domestic violence to come together for the cause, Walsh said. “Grace’s story is confronting and inspiring but it is her advocacy in this area and to me, as one of the CCDVC women who like many others have been working in and

around this sector for many years, we see Grace as one of the very exciting, forward thinking young people who are going to be around long after us focusing on these issues and taking these issues forward. “When I listen to Grace and other young people who come to our committee I think the future is in very good hands,” she said. CCDVC Inc has been around now for more than 20 years and is an incorporated group which represents member agencies who work in the space of domestic and family violence and abuse. “The current executive team is very focused on supporting the sector and campaigns that will be consistently and constantly moving this issue forward in the community,” Walsh said. “We work with everyone who is interested in moving this issue forward including politicians and businesses. “The issue is violence against women and children and also men but for us the primary issue is violence by men against women and children here on the Coast. “As somebody who has

educated in this area for well over two decades this is the issue and this is not a new issue. “We predominantly hear about it when a woman dies or when there is some sort of kudos for people to get something out of it but it is at an endemic level and always has been. “Now we have moved into an era where people are talking about it more it is important that women know there are services available.” Police are routinely the first responders to domestic violence incidents and Cochair of CCDVC Inc,. Sharon Wilkinson, is Northern Region Domestic and Family Violence Coordinator for the NSW Police. “The key issue for NSW Police and its Domestic Violence officers is that on the Central Coast we are responding to over 600 domestic violence incidents a month, and if we break it down, on average domestic violence physical assaults are over 100 per month,” Wilkinson said. “The volume coming to police is a great thing because people are reporting but the numbers are just devastating.

“As a community we want to decrease the violence so those numbers can come down for the victims and police. “It is about crime intervention and prevention and it is about the community stepping up and taking responsibility. “We don’t really know why we have seen an increase in reporting. “It could be increased awareness to report as a result of the work we have been doing; it could be about proactive policing in domestic and family violence,” she said. “The key message for the CCDVC is that by bringing Grace Tame to the Coast and bringing organisations together we hope to encourage continued collaborative partnerships that will bring about change in our community in behaviour towards women and children. “It all comes down to people’s attitudes towards each other and it all comes down to what is a healthy relationship and what abuse is,” Wilkinson said. Police are one of the many agencies involved in assisting women and children who have been victims of domestic violence and abuse.

“The Central Coast Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service are an example of another primary and pivotal agency that supports women through the process of responding to domestic violence,” Walsh said, adding that the CCDVC works with a broad range of member agencies and services across the Coast who provide shelter and support for domestic violence victims. “It is timely for the community to be reminded that domestic violence is the violent and nonviolent use force and coercive control against women and children and it includes physical, sexual and emotional abuse, financial control and abuse, spiritual and religious control and abuse. “It is a major, significant, if not one of the most significant, public health issue. “It affects all ages and demographics and for women there are significant morbidity and mortality results because of these forms abuse. “There are great business costs and often the financial and economic costs are the ones people want to talk about above the social and personal

costs of domestic violence and abuse. “We also need to be aware of groups that are routinely marginalized including LGBTIQA+ groups where it is also a huge problem and concern to their community. “Ultimately the statistics are consistent across all groups in our community. “Grace Tame has become recognised as a major voice in supporting the area of violence against women and children… she is a major voice in moving forward with the changes needed in responding including law reform. “We want those in the community with a stake in this issue and an interest in supporting this issue to come along and listen because it is everybody’s business. “If we want change we are the ones who need to do the work and drive the change.” Tickets to the CCVDC Inc gala dinner are selling fast and can be purchased via https://www. eventbrite.com.au/e/gracetame-fine-dining-gala-eventtickets-194805447337 Jackie Pearson

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More fun, less stuff. Looking for experiential gift ideas? Gift Ideas: • 8 week community drumming & mindfulness course - next course starts February 2022 in Terrigal. All levels are welcome with drums supplied (or BYO). • Team drumming celebration prices start at $15 per head • A frican drums $90 - $260 For booking & enquiries: inrhythm.com.au Central Coast Surf Academy gift vouchers Central Coast Surf Academy (CCSA) is run by former professional surfer Amee Donohoe, who was ranked 5th in the world during her career. She now teaches alongside a team of hand selected professional and qualified coaches from around the Central Coast.

GEORGIA LIENEMANN And so begins our lead up to the festive season – accompanied by the rising hope that real-life festivity might be on the cards this year instead of merely online celebrations. Given the widespread impact on small businesses during the ongoing lockdowns, I’ve decided to spend the next few weeks sharing local inspiration for gift ideas. This week, I thought we’d focus specifically on playful experiences to be had around the coast that could offer your loved ones an uplifting break from what has been a challenging year.

“You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than a year of conversation.”—Plato. Play nourishes all aspects of our mental, physical and social wellbeing, leaving us feeling invigorated and alive. In the aftermath of lockdown, with the extreme social isolation faced by so many, experiences that reconnect us through play are more important than ever. Acroyoga Retreat, 16th-19th December ACROLife specialise in offering

extremely playful experiences that create genuine personal and community connections. Never heard of Acroyoga? It’s a combination of partner exercises, partner balances and Thai massage. ACROLife is a unique system developed by Central Coast local Zoe Braithwaite that involves acrobatics, yoga, personal development, goal setting and team building. It’s an inspiring new take on fitness where both mind and body are challenged to create personal change and improvement. Participants find their edge by pushing beyond their comfort zone and breaking through personal obstacles and the sophisticated partner and group conditioning drills allow people to physically develop and master skills more rapidly than training alone. Life skills like trust and perseverance are woven through the physical challenges. Zoe is a certified Acroyoga international teacher, partner acro performer, massage therapist and yoga teacher of 25 years and has been running Acroyoga events and retreats on the Central Coast for the last 10 year The ACROlife getaway retreat offers an opportunity to begin 2022 with a strong body and fresh mindset. Hosted in a spectacular part of the mid-north coast, the retreat offers three days of Acroyoga, dance, yoga, Thai massage and healing.

It’s a co-creative experience, suitable for beginners and more experienced participants, with the option of flying solo or bringing a partner. A team of 5 facilitators including Zoe Braithwaite, Mathieu C, Justin Wolfheart, Simon BorgOlivier and Cassie Diane will support participants to achieve feats they previously considered impossible. “It was the most fun weekend we have had for more than a year. And it was the best Acroyoga teaching I have ever received over the last 35 years of working with partner based balancing exercises - thanks again Zoe” (Simon Borg-Olivier) For more info and to purchase tickets, contact Zoe. acrolife.com. au/getaways/ InRhythm drumming & mindfulness programs Central Coast local, Tim Orgias is the Director of InRhythm and his passionate interest in the healing power of rhythm, group drumming and meditation spans over 20 years. This along with his extensive research into the therapeutic benefits of meditative drumming has seen InRhythm enjoy success within a broad range of service areas in the field of Health & Wellness. Within the drumming programs, participants learn a series of very accessible rhythms that lock together to create an incredible synergy between the group. Once this is achieved, the experience is

opened up to encourage a spontaneous creative flow. Whilst the process is light-hearted and incredibly fun – it’s also powerfully therapeutic. The therapeutic effects of ‘drumming meditation’ The act of playing a hand drum is quite often a form of meditation, due to the level of focus and concentration involved. Put simply, ‘drumming meditation’ is the art of doing this deliberately and consciously. Many people find it easier to achieve a meditative state – and all the associated benefits – than with traditional meditation techniques, because concentration often comes much more easily. Drumming and meditation both have large bodies of research highlight numerous therapeutic effects. Both have been shown to integrate various parts of the brain and a number of studies have shown that drummers have higher cognitive function and problem-solving ability compared to control groups. In one study, group drumming over just six weeks was shown to improve mood and decrease work-related burnout. Community drumming is a vehicle that can stimulate creativity, foster team spirit, promote healing and enhance general wellbeing and quality of life. Drumming can boost energy levels, release stored tension and is well known to reduce patterns of depression and anxiety.

CCSA run all types of lessons from complete beginners through to elite & high-performance surfing and catering for children and adults alike. Whether you are learning to surf or have world title aspirations, CCSA is well-equipped to help achieve any goals you might have. Their programs are a great gift idea for kids during the holiday season – they provide friendly surf instruction for children of all ages with fun school holiday programs. They also offer ladies-only surfing programs as well as mixed adult groups for all ages and levels. Their lessons are accessible along all parts of the coast, currently running in Avoca, Terrigal, Toowoon Bay, Shelly Beach, Wamberal, MacMasters and Copacabana. CCSA also teach skating at various local skate parks around the coast, so if anyone in the family is keen to improve their skills in this area, their gift vouchers provide a great option to do this. Lessons start at $40 for groups and more information can be found on their website: centralcoastsurfacademy.com We have so many wonderful small businesses here on the coast offering something truly unique, so consider supporting them and shopping local this holiday season. Stay tuned for more local gift ideas and recipes over the coming weeks.

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Draft law to stop u-turns in school zones needs government support School zones around the Central Coast could become a lot safer if a new Bill being considered in State Parliament is successful. The Road Transport Amendment (Prohibition of U-Turns and 3-Point Turns) Bill 2021 would prohibit conducting U-Turns and 3-Point Turns in the vicinity of school zones during drop off and pick up times. The Bill was drafted after extensive consultation with the NSW Police Force, members of

the NSW Teachers Federation, Federation of Parents and Citizens Associations of NSW, Local Government Association and the NRMA. As the law currently stands, U-Turns and 3-Point Turns are permitted in school zones in certain circumstances. This allows drivers to make dangerous manoeuvres such as backing into driveways where pedestrians are walking and conducting 3-point turns over child safety crossings. By prohibiting U-Turns and 3-Point turns in school zones during drop off and pick up

times, ambiguity around the road rules is lifted. Police officers can properly enforce the road rules and parents and teachers can feel assured that the roads are safer for children. The Labor caucus supports the Bill, but Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch said the Liberal Government needed to consider the contents of the Bill before deciding to support or oppose it. Shadow Minister for the Central Coast, David Harris, said as a former school

principal he knows the safety concerns of drop off and pick up time around schools. “Unfortunately, some people think it’s OK to perform dangerous manoeuvres including three point turns and U-turns inside school zones which can prove to be tragic with children around,” Harris said. “This Private Members Bill seeks to make it illegal which is a good thing where streets don’t have double lines.” Terry Collins

Free courses now available to hone retail skills Free courses are available through TAFE NSW to help fill a skills shortage in the retail sector as the Central Coast recovers economically after long months of COVID-19 restrictions. There are currently more than 4,000 job vacancies in the NSW retail sector, accounting for a 10 to 20 per cent shortage of workers. Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education, Geoff Lee, said more than 3,500 fee-free training places were on offer in

NSW, across 40 different short courses to prepare for the busy Christmas retail period and more places will be added based on demand. The courses are available through TAFE NSW and other registered training providers for workers to learn specialist customer service and retail operation skills. Free retail short courses include: Statement of Attainment in Retail – Point of Sale, Handle Stock and Identify/ Respond to Security Risks; Statement of Attainment in

Retail – Visual Merchandising, Plan a Career in the Retail Industry, Advise on Products & Services, Work in a Team; Statement of Attainment in Retail Customer Service; Manage Disrespectful, Aggressive or Abusive Customers; Food Safety Supervision; Licence to Operate a Forklift and Manual Handling. Minister Lee said retail employed more than one-in-10 workers. “It’s our second largest employer and a hugely

important part of the job market,” he said. “Training opportunities like this are so valuable, filling labour gaps and giving jobseekers the opportunity of a bright future in retail.” Australian Retailers Association CEO, Paul Zahra, said Christmas was the busiest time of year in retail and businesses were on the hunt for extra staff to cope with the increased demand. “Staff shortages are a significant concern for the retail industry as businesses

ramp up their operations after the lockdown and in the lead up to the busy Christmas trading period,” he said. “We’re yet to see the return of international students and skilled migrants, so filling all the vacant positions is proving to be an immense challenge. “We appreciate and support the efforts of the NSW Government in their targeted campaign to address the retail staff shortfall. “There’s a number of retail specific courses that are fully subsidised and are a quick and

easy way for people of all ages to get the training they need to join the industry or to upskill in other areas.” The free training will be funded under the joint State and Federal JobTrainer program, which has already seen more than 143,000 enrolments since it was announced in October last year. To explore other fee-free retail courses available to study, visit: https://bit. ly/2YAaQFn 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. Well this is our last report for 2021, thank you to Central Coast Newspapers for all their support, we really appreciate being able to let everyone know what’s been happening during the Humpback Whale migration. Thanks also to all the CC Dolphin Project volunteers who have given their time to keep an eye out for passing whales, dolphins and seals. Also a big thank you to Terrigal

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

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Ocean Tours, Australian Seabird Rescue (Central Coast), Marine Rescue Central Coast, Terrigal Marine Discovery Centre, NSW National Park and Wildlife and all you avid whale watchers, drone flyers and members of the public who have supported us with reports and sightings throughout the season. If you are heading out to the coast keep and eye out, we still have a few slow passing whales going past. The Barrenjoey seal colony is now at 8 seals, and we would love to hear from anyone who gets a chance to observe these amazing locals. Our wonderful dolphins are here all year around and we would love

to know if you spot them. Warm weather doesn’t mean the end of whale or marine mammal spotting, we are lucky to have them all year around, just different types for different seasons. Always remember to respect, appreciate, protect and enjoy what we are priveleged to see off our coast. 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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hesitate in picking out its first event win. Taking place at the Hunter Economic Zone (HEZ) track, Nicole Duncan and Liliya Tatarinoff returned from the five-month hiatus for the Under 17 Women’s Time Trial and Road Race, the former cyclist earning two medals and the latter holding on to fourth place in both events. On Saturday November 6, the 12km Time Trial was swept up by Duncan with a blistering average speed of 39.65km/h to win gold in 18:09.79 minutes, ahead of second place Keira Will from Lidcombe Auburn by 28.24 seconds. Tatarinoff performed at her best to set a new PB time of 19:10.83 to nestle 25 seconds outside a podium placement. In the following day’s Road Race, Will earned her gold medal by having the most energy and drive left over for the final sprint, followed closely by Isabelle Russell from Dubbo and then Duncan for Bronze. Tatarinoff placed fourth but only after displaying great determination to overcome a 200m gap between herself and the leading peloton. Another successful weekend

of cycling was bookended pleasantly with the confirmation of the National Record set by these two, along with Maya Dillon, earlier in the year. The recent lockdown period had postponed official recognition of the trio’s U17 Women’s 750m Team Sprint fastest time of 53.447 seconds, set at Dunc Gray Velodrome on February 19, 2021. Now that state-wide sport at all levels is gearing up, the Central Coast Cycling team is getting right back to where it was in early June. Meanwhile, these three national record holders await the potential re-scheduling of the anticipated 2021AusCycling U15–U17 Track National Championships.

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Mariners through to final 16 in FFA Cup Storm Roux against Blacktown City FC, November 13

FOOTBALL The Central Coast Mariners have made it through to the final 16 in the FFA Cup by securing a win against Blacktown City FC in the Round of 32 elimination match. Played on Saturday, November 13 beneath swirling wind and rain in Mudgee, the 1-0 result was hard earned for Head Coach,Nick Montgomery’s fresh-faced team, with many squad members experiencing their competitive debut. International debutant, Béni

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Nkololo was responsible for the 76th-minute goal that ultimately decided the fixture, making good on his promising left foot with a well-curved shot to find the side of the net. In midfield, Storm Roux joined Joshua Nisbet and captain Oliver Bozanic to spearhead the team’s 73 per cent total possession and reduce Blacktown’s threat on goal to a number of spontaneous, yet dangerous, counter-attacking moments. The defensive line was maintained with debutant,

Jack Farrell, on the left who held his position and showed signs of his potential as an effective forward runner and ball crosser. Up front, veteran Matt Simon brought his usual high energy and resilience until substituted with 10 minutes of play remaining for first team scholar, Damien Tsekenis. Two more international newcomers, Matheus Moresche and Cy Goddard, were given the run on late and had chances to double the team’s

advantage without result. Despite remaining in the balance until the final whistle, the win ensured the Mariners entry into the FFA Cup Round of 16 fixture against Wollongong Wolves FC, date and venue to be confirmed. “It feels fantastic,” Montgomery said. “It’s been a really long preseason, we worked a long time for the game, so to get the win and progress through to the next round is all that matters. “Blacktown came with the

game plan to sit in and let us have the ball and try to frustrate us, with 10 men behind the ball for most of the game which allowed us to have a lot of possession. “If we got an early goal, it could have been a different story but all credit to Blacktown… we just needed that one moment and that came from Béni in the second half.” For Béni, scoring his first goal in competitive Australian soccer was a positive lift for him and the team ahead of the

A-League season commencement. “It was a good game, I think Blacktown played very well but we too played very well,” reflected N’Kololo post-match. “We are happy after this result, we won the game and I think that’s most important for the club, the fans and the region.” Now, the team prepare for the opening A-League fixture to be played at McDonald Jones Stadium against the Newcastle Jets on Sunday, November 21. CCN

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