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Domestic manufacturing was the focus of a recent meeting outside the Kangy Angy Maintenance Facility to discuss the new intercity trains delay. See page 3

The teachers at Toukley Preschool have been recognised as some of Australia’s most outstanding educators at Futurity Investment Group’s National Excellence in Teaching Awards (NEiTA). See page 27

Preschool teachers gain national recognition for excellence

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Central Coast Council has a huge two months of events and activities planned to help bring Town Centres back to life... See page 13

Business

The teachers of Toukley Preschool

Residents say Toukley can’t support boarding house Residents in Toukley have come out fighting against an audacious move by developer Seranin to advertise a proposed boarding house that is yet to win Council approval as being “under construction”. The timing of the move has inflamed the community which is currently putting together a second round of responses to a fourth DA the developer had lodged with Council. Alarmed by the developer’s online advertisement, some of the residents have also expressed strong concerns

that the proposed boarding house is reportedly being listed on booking websites, billed as “serviced apartments”. “I was horrified to see an advertisement for serviced apartments,” said resident, Carolyn Dring. “The truth is that it will be a boarding house for 92 people,” she said. 51 Peel St, a former nursing home that enjoys views over the lake, has been subject to ongoing contention since the first DA was lodged back in 2018. Since then, plans for a boarding house have ping ponged between the Council

and the owners of the site, Seranin. The first DA was rejected in 2018, a second withdrawn, a third refused in September 2020, while a fourth, submitted in March, resulted in the Council calling for a significant amount of further information. Open for community consultation until January 17, this time residents are being asked to respond specifically to the further information that has been supplied Seranin. Submissions have already been lodged by 10 individuals in response. The fourth DA attracted 197 community submissions in

July, during which time the ‘Concerned Residents of Proposal For Boarding, Toukley’ Facebook group swelled to 311 members with 26 of those joining in the last month alone. The group has a fresh set of concerns, among them an adjustment to the number of people the boarding house will accommodate. It was originally stipulated that the building would contain 65 rooms, a number that has fallen by 10 to 55. At the same time, however, the number of residents has grown from 84 to 92. Residents say that this modification, which has led to

the creation of more double rooms, was subtly introduced in the hope it would be overlooked. “How many times do we have to submit objections to Council before they will take notice of our concerns?” asked another resident, Maureen Houston. “We recognise the need for housing but 92 people in one building is an overload,” she said. The Toukley residents are also demanding clarity on the demographic make-up of those to live in the boarding house.

A Wyong based company will duplicate its production line, helping to boost its capacity and meet the growing demand, thanks to the NSW Government’s Regional Job Creation Fund. See page 21

Education

A passion for their art and a commitment to an artistic career is the common thread running through the 26 artists who received grants recently. Page 27

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Council staff will now endeavour to acquire a number of parcels of land by agreement with the property owners. If after six months Council is unable to reach an agreement it can make applications to the Minister and the Governor for

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approval to compulsorily acquire the land. The upgrade will significantly impact the Paint Shop building and Council says the most cost effective option is to acquire the whole of the land. “The site will then be used as the works compound during construction and towards the end of the project, Council will subdivide and consolidate the residual land for re-sale to reimburse some of the initial project costs,” Council said. The project is fully funded by the Federal Government through the Urban Congestion

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Fund as part of the Central Coast Roads Package. The capital budget is included in Council’s four year Delivery Plan. The project is estimated to cost $32.56M. The release of the funding is pending the Australian Government’s approval of the Delivery Phase Project Proposal Report, to be considered by the Federal Minister for Communications, Urban Infrastructure, Cities and the Arts, expected soon. A concept design has been prepared for the preferred

option for a signalised (traffic lights) intersection. Hart sought assurances that comprehensive engagement be undertaken with affected property owners. Council says there would also be consultation with the broader community to investigate concerns, noting this may result in some alteration to the proposed concept design. Apart from the Paint Shop, all other acquisitions will be dedicated as public road. “To date, there has been preliminary consultation with

An Ettalong businessowner has gone from promoting luxury to learning, joining forces with an American-based internship program to help grow her brand.

the affected property owners to discuss the project and advise that potential property acquisition is forthcoming subject to Council approval and grant funding approval,” the Council report to Hart said. Now that he has authorised the acquisition, formal consultation with the owners and interest parties will commence by serving notice of intent to acquire the affected parts of their properties by agreement during the initial six-month negotiation period. Continued page 4

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Sport

Nominees for the 2021 NSW Champions of Sport awards have been finalised with former Peninsula school girl Olympic High-Jumper, Nicola McDermott and her long-serving coach, Matt Horsnell both up for honours. See page 32

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Two Council directors leave in leadership changes Central Coast Council has announced “interim leadership team changes” that include two Directors leaving the organisation on Friday, November 26. “As we move into the consolidation period of Council’s Financial Recovery Plan, a decision has been made to refresh the executive leadership team of the organisation” said Council’s CEO David Farmer. Scott Cox, Director Environment and Planning and Julie Vaughan, Director Community and Recreation Services, are leaving the organisation effective close of business on Friday, November 26, 2021, the Farmer media statement said.

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It said two interim positions have been appointed for an approximate three-month period whilst Council undertakes a recruitment process. Brian Bell, who was a CEO for a short time after amalgamation, will act in the role of Director Community and Recreation Services. Farmer will shortly appoint a

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person to act in the role of Director Environment and Planning. “The challenges that Central Coast Council have faced over the past few years have been well documented,” Farmer said. “Over the past 12 months drastic action such as emergency loans, deep costcutting and rate increases have

Julie Vaughan

had to be implemented to ensure that the Council could continue to deliver service to the community. “Council is now back on track financially meeting all major milestones and targets in its recovery plan.” “I sincerely thank Vaughan and Cox for their extended period of services to the Central Coast community, their

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extensive contributions to building a post-amalgamation new regional Council and in particular their roles in the very difficult financial recovery phase of this organisation over the past 12 months.” Vaughan and Cox were both employees of the former Wyong Shire Council, appointed to their directorial positions by former Administrator, Ian Reynolds and Acting CEO, Rob Noble, prior to the first election of the Central Coast Council in September 2017. Vaughan’s original directorial title was Director Connected Communities, which was changed during the current Administration period. Jackie Pearson

Coast profiled as a great family destination

Destination Central Coast has partnered with Holidays with Kids, Australia’s number one family travel magazine, to showcase some of the best family-friendly things to do on the Central Coast, just in time for Summer.

On the eve of an expected decision from the NSW Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), environmental lawyers have released their damning submission. See page 3

A lack of planning and a housing stock shortage amidst a booming property market were two key reasons for the housing crisis highlighted... See page 3

Out&About

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The Glen Rehabilitation Centre in Chittaway Point has been awarded the Outstanding Community Organisation Award for 2021 from Business NSW. See page 14

Business

$100M TAFE and housing project proposed for Gosford CBD

Administrator rescinds Councillors’ airport resolution The Central Coast has hit the mark yet again in the competitive tourism realm with local operators being named finalists in the 2021 NSW Tourism Awards. See page 25

Sport

In between participating in two world championships, Olympic Gold medallist, Tom Slingsby, has returned to the Gosford Sailing Club armed with the Sail Grand Prix (GP) Championship. See page 40

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Central Coast Council will carry out maintenance work on the southern end of Warnervale Airport, as the result of a rescission motion adopted by Administrator, Rik Hart, on November 23. The maintenance work will trim back vegetation to create a Runway End Safety Area (RESA) to meet Civil Aviation Safety Authority standards. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau recommends that all aircraft landing areas have a RESA. In 2019 Council resolved not to mow the southern end of Central Coast Airport in the

interest of protecting the nearby and ecologically sensitive Porters Creek Wetlands. But Council’s Director Corporate Affairs, Natalia Cowley, said the previous resolution was an unnecessary duplication of legislation. “Protection of the wetlands is already regulated under the State Environmental Planning Policy (Coastal Management) 2018,” Cowley said. “Council is being proactive in its management of health and safety by allowing maintenance in the area. “Creating a Runway End Safety Area will protect the

health and safety of aircraft operators and passengers, as well the welfare of animals that may cause accidents on the runway.” Council Administrator, Rik Hart, said that it is Council’s responsibility to prioritise safety and mitigate risk. “Council supports the safety recommendations of aviation experts and will meet the standards set by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority,” Hart said. Before he adopted the decision, two speakers addressed the November 23 Council meeting in relation to the rescission motion put before Hart.

Gary Chestnut spoke on behalf of the Community Environment Network and he put forward an alternative idea which he said would save the Council mowing the area included in the rescission motion. He also said the Council report did not bring to the Administrator’s attention the provisions of Chapter 7 of CASA Manual of Standard. He said the aircraft that use the Warnervale Landing Area or Central Coast Airfield were all classified as aircraft with a code 1 and CASA had no requirement for a 90-metre RESA (Runway End Safety Area) as presented in

Council’s report. “What is also lacking in Council’s report is the provisions of chapter 7.18.2 which states: ‘The whole part of a RESA may be included in the runway strip’,” Mr Chestnut said. He said the length of the runway was 140 metres longer than the minimum length for Code 1 aircraft of 800 metres. He suggested Council could remark the runway landing area by relocating the holding area of aircraft. “This means the end of the runway or stop way can be relocated 142 metres to the north. See page 8

David Farmer, CEO of Central Coast Council, and the Greens David Shoebridge will speak at a community planning forum to be held at Gosford RSL on December 11. See page 21

Education

The NSW Teachers Federation Council on Saturday, November 27, voted unanimously to strike for 24 hours on Tuesday, December 7. Page 27

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The future use for the site of the existing Ettalong Ambulance Station and the future of its employees have not been clarified by the NSW Government following its announcement that a new ambulance station will be built at Woy Woy Hospital. The station, to be operational in early 2023, will include internal parking for up to 10 emergency ambulance vehicles, administration areas, a training room, and a gym. It is expected to replace the existing Ettalong Ambulance Station. Reports suggest staff at the Ettalong station were blindsided by the relocation and only found out via NSW Health’s

letterboxed handout. Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, said she has called upon the NSW Government to upgrade the Ettalong station instead of selling it off. “The closure will add minutes to emergency ambulance waittimes in Ettalong Beach, Umina Beach, Pearl Beach, Patonga, Empire Bay, St Hubert’s Island, Bensville, Killcare, Hardy’s Bay and Wagstaffe,” Tesch said. “A minute in traffic for an ambulance could be the difference between life and death. “It’s completely unacceptable that our hard-working paramedics who were championed by this Government during the pandemic weren’t told about

this change and instead found out when community members received the glossy government pamphlets. “Time and time again, we see this tired-old Liberal State Government sell-off assets and cut vital health services in our communities.” When asked if staff were told beforehand about the station’s relocation or if staff will be retained, Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said the future purpose of the Ettalong site will be assessed once building of the new Woy Woy station has been completed. “The existing Ettalong Ambulance Station will remain operational until the new station at Woy Woy is complete,” Crouch said.

“The relocation of Ettalong station on the Woy Woy Hospital is an exciting step in delivering a brand-new ambulance station for Peninsula communities, ensuring local paramedics have modern facilities to deliver high-quality emergency care well into the future. “NSW Ambulance and Health Infrastructure worked to identify a new location using best practice modelling software which maps Triple Zero calls to determine the most suitable location for mobile emergency care in the region. “The current Ettalong station site is located outside of the area identified by NSW Ambulance Service to provide the best response times

for the community. “The new site at Woy Woy will ensure paramedics at the new station will be in an optimal location to respond to the greatest number of cases in the shortest amount of time. “Health Infrastructure will commence the planning approval process for the new ambulance station in the coming weeks.” Tesch said she has asked Questions on Notice in NSW Parliament about what the plan will mean for staffing of paramedics, traffic concerns on Ocean Beach Rd and traveltime difference. Those answers are due back at the end of the year. Maisy Rae

The Residents for Responsible Ettalong Development (RRED) group have ‘strenuously objected’ to a planning proposal that would allow a five-storey development... See page 21

Education

The NSW Teachers Federation Council on Saturday, November 27, voted unanimously to strike for 24 hours on Tuesday, December 7, over the NSW Government’s refusal to lift salaries and reduce workloads for teachers. See page 27

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A huge parcel of land in the heart of Gosford, incorporating the Central Coast Council administration building, is likely to be transformed into a new state-of-the-art TAFE campus. The State Government announced on December 2 that it is in negotiations with Council to buy the administration building and surrounding blocks, including the old Broadwater Hotel site, and land at the rear of both the chambers and the Central Coast Conservatorium. The project will also encompass the existing TAFE site. The administration building was earmarked earlier this year to go on the market as one of the Tranche 1 asset sales announced by Council following its financial difficulties and is expected to attract a hefty price. The figure being negotiated remains confidential but

Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education, Geoff Lee, who was on the Coast to make the announcement, said the entire project would cost in excess of $100M. The project will incorporate a vertical TAFE and substantial residential development. Lee said there was no exact timeline for completion of the project but work on a business study had already commenced as negotiations on the sale proceed and he hoped construction would begin within 12 months. “This will be a sensational result for Gosford – but we have to get the planning right,” he said. Lee said an expanded TAFE presence in the city CBD would likely see an expansion of courses on offer, serving to meet the current and future needs of the region. Member for Terrigal and Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, who initiated the process, said the project was all about

continuing to develop Gosford as a major educational precinct and would help kickstart further development. “Having more courses on offer will help address the skills shortage the region is experiencing and offer more residents an alternative pathway to further education,” he said. “The proposal will also integrate TAFE NSW with the Central Coast Conservatorium of Music, providing them with a permanent home and secure future.” Landcom CEO, John Brogden, said the CBD “desperately needs” an upgrade and a revitalised TAFE campus and housing opportunities would be a huge boost. “We have found that CBD projects such as this require not just offices, but housing,” he said. “We estimate that up to 10 per cent of this mixed housing will be rental accommodation for students and CBD workers.

“We hope purchasers will be buying residences off the plan within three years.” Lee said it was not yet known if the present administration building will be refurbished as part of the development or if it will be razed to make way for a new building. Central Coast Council Administrator, Rik Hart, said it was ironic that such an opportunity had arisen “out of chaos”, with the new development sure to provide massive job opportunities and a link to the nearby waterfront. Council CEO, David Farmer, said the sale would be a “really good outcome” for the financially strapped Council and create a huge volume of foot traffic through the city centre. Farmer said he hoped Council and the Government would have a Memorandum of Understanding in place by the end of the year. “We have always said that selling the Gosford Administration Building would

pave the way for an exciting development in that space that could have a significant impact on the shape of Gosford’s CBD,” he said. “The State Government’s proposal answers the need for urban renewal at that end of Gosford and the educational nature of the proposed precinct complements the recently[1] opened Clinical School at Gosford Hospital and Council’s own Regional Library due to start construction in May 2022.” Farmer said that, should a sale proceed, it would be a positive outcome benefitting the community and contributing to the revitalisation of Gosford. He said the sale would provide confidence to lenders that Council operations could continue sustainably, and loans could be serviced. The project is expected to create 1,000 jobs and up to 3,000 tertiary and vocational education opportunities. Terry Collins

News

Domestic manufacturing was the focus of a recent meeting outside the Kangy Angy Maintenance Facility to discuss the new intercity trains delay. See page 3

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The teachers at Toukley Preschool have been recognised as some of Australia’s most outstanding educators at Futurity Investment Group’s National Excellence in Teaching Awards (NEiTA). See page 27

Business

Preschool teachers gain national recognition for excellence

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Central Coast Council has a huge two months of events and activities planned to help bring Town Centres back to life... See page 13

Business

The teachers of Toukley Preschool

The Australian Reptile Park at Somersby has been named NSW Business of the Year by the state’s peak business organisation, Business NSW. See page 25

Education

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The Salvation Army is hoping to raise $20M countrywide this year through its annual Christmas Appeal and is appealing for local support.

As the region emerges from lockdown and the festive season approaches, Council is determined to spread the Christmas cheer after a difficult year. See page 17 An architectural rendering showing the location of the proposed TAFE and (inset) from left: Central Coast Council CEO, David Farmer, Administrator, Rik Hart, Landcom CEO, John Brogden, Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch, and Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education, Geoff Lee.

Questions to be answered about future of Ettalong Ambulance Station staff and site

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The Bouddi Peninsula Arts Trail is returning after COVID-19 restrictions delayed the event from its usual October Long Weekend timeslot. See page 13

At least 50 concerned residents gathered to protest the proposed sale of part of the Austin Butler Reserve in Woy Woy on the wet and blustery morning of Saturday, November 27. See page 5

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One COVID-19 Omicron case confirmed on Coast - See page 4

Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch (left), with Minister Kevin Anderson, trainer Angela Davis and racehorse Through the Cracks with an attendant

18 land parcels to be impacted by intersection upgrade Central Coast Council Administrator, Rik Hart, has given approval to acquire land at the intersection of Ocean Beach Road and Rawson Road, Woy Woy, to allow for an upgrade of the intersection.

In what is thought to be the first deal of its kind, indigenous Avoca Beach artist Allan McKenzie will soon see his artwork featured all around the country. See page 18

The NSW Government has committed $8M to build an additional 200 stables at Gosford Racecourse and create up to 50 full-time jobs.

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Two Directors to leave Central Coast Council on November 26 – see page 10

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Construction has finally begun on the Copacabana Men’s Shed, with the installation of a water supply and initial ground works commencing earlier this month.

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About 9am on Wednesday, November 24, emergency services attended the train line on the Rawson Rd level crossing at Woy Woy after reports of a car on the train tracks. See page 3

The lineup has been announced for the Coastal Twist LGBTIQ Arts and Culture Festival to be held on the Peninsula in January. See page 14

A Pearl Beach artist will host an outdoor exhibition at the Arboretum featuring works she painted on site at the bush sanctuary.

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that the proposed boarding house is reportedly being listed on booking websites, billed as “serviced apartments”. “I was horrified to see an advertisement for serviced apartments,” said resident, Carolyn Dring. “The truth is that it will be a boarding house for 92 people,” she said. 51 Peel St, a former nursing home that enjoys views over Budgewoi Lake, has been subject to ongoing contention since the first DA was lodged back in 2018. Since then, plans for a boarding house have ping ponged between the Council

A Wyong based company will duplicate its production line, helping to boost its capacity and meet the growing demand, thanks to the NSW Government’s Regional Job Creation Fund. See page 21

Education

A passion for their art and a commitment to an artistic career is the common thread running through the 26 artists who received grants recently. Page 27

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Doylo resort given government green light

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The green light has supercharged the first stage of the development, which Doylo Lifestyle Group is confident will be completed ahead of time in 2024. Already four years in the making and costing the club $3M in initial outlay, the “resort” as it is known, is on its way to becoming a reality. On the cards for 2024 is the arrival of fast-food restaurants, a service station and a new traffic-controlled intersection for the club. The ‘Doylo’ has also revised its forecast for the development timeline bringing the total project forward from 20 years to a total 10-12 years. While each stage of the development will involve more DAs, the club has won approval from the Department of Planning for the masterplan of the site.

The club said that once the government agencies had scrutinised the plans, it was just a matter of supplying a few extra, minor assurances to get the project over the line. It admits that it was initially slow to progress as extensive work into risk management – relating to mining under the site, issues around a gas pipeline under the site, bushfires and ecology – was detailed and substantial. The site, which stretches across 45 hectares of largely underutilised land, will deliver a new precinct for North Doyalson and surrounds including a medical centre, childcare centre, 140 new homes, 220 affordable residences for seniors, a new fitness and aquatic centre, plus a new clubhouse. The new precinct is expected to create 1,310 direct and indirect jobs. With approval from DPIE comes the opportunity for community consultation, with the full plan on exhibition via the Your Voice Our Coast website. It has been almost four years in the making. In November 2017, Doylo

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Lifestyle Group, the not-forprofit public company, sought community input and DOYALSONfor WYEE RSL CLUB feedback a masterplan. ILLUSTRATIVE CONCEPT PLAN The final concept made it way to council for approval in July 2019.

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This opened up the masterplan to scrutiny from government agencies, a hurdle that required the Doylo to engage a significant number of specialist consultants. One of those agencies was Transport NSW which undertook modelling to determine traffic levels in the area in 20 years’ time. The data from that modelling was fed into the plan of the intersection to help mitigate any future bottlenecks. In the last month Transport NSW has given the nod for traffic lights at the intersection. The club says that the engagement with the government agencies was necessary to show that it had the commitment to fulfil it plans. While the uses of the site are now set in stone, the exact placement of the amenities and housing are still subject to change. For example, the Raw Challenge – an obstacle course used in competitions – will continue to operate out of the site, but may be forced to move into different locations while

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building is ongoing. The Doylo is sure it will sign deals with fast food restaurants and a fuel company by the end of this year. From there, once the site is gazetted by DPIE, DAs will be lodged and the Doylo can start issuing tenders for building works. Until then, the Club is seeking to reassure sporting clubs that use the site that the fields will be not closed until the groups have been suitably relocated. “We have achieved a number of key milestones in the last six months which has progressed the planning proposal to community exhibition and in doing so takes Doyalson Lifestyle Group a step closer to being able to deliver a wellbalanced and communitydriven outcome for our members and broader community,” said CEO Darren Thornton. Community submissions will close on December 17. Nicola Riches

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Residents say Toukley can’t support boarding house From page 1 They claim they were led to believe that the building would only house men, yet the request for further information muddies those waters. Seranin states that it predicts that the proportion of the future residents are male, but using a Greater Sydney boarding house population as a proxy at 67 per cent, it will be larger than the suburb of Toukley average of 49 per cent. Earlier this year, a spokesperson, Bronwyn Evans, said that there was a local shortage of support services for residents.

“Access to medical services in Toukley is limited with waits for bulk billed medical services,” she said. “There is little in the way of employment opportunities for residents, both of the proposed boarding house and others residing in the suburb. “Public transport in and out of Toukley is limited to buses which are not conveniently scheduled.” The opposing voices stress that nothing has changed in Toukley; that the lockdown resulted in further stress being placed on medical centres and reliable employment opportunities.

The former nursing home at 51 Peel St

Developers are being accused of shying away from any issues the creation of the boarding house might cause in the area.

“This is the case with any development or with any public space,” said the further information document. “In the event of concerns,

residents have other avenues, including via Police and Council.” The boarding house will be manned by two security

guards who will be on-site 24-hours per day. One spokesperson for the community group said that did not go far enough to ease their worries. “We’re looking at nearly 100 men all housed in the same block, with few employment opportunities and infrequent transport connections. “Toukley, as it currently stands, just can’t support it.” The former nursing home building has been empty for almost five years with locals reporting it attracts squatters and vandalism. Nicola Riches

National Park cycling strategy open for consultation The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is calling cyclists to have their say on a draft cycling strategy for national parks. Environment Minister, Matt Kean, said: “We are in the middle of a bike boom and there is now no better place to jump on two wheels than in our National Parks, it’s a great way to experience and see our

natural biodiversity first hand. “But the key is to make sure it’s sustainable and sensitive to the environment, we don’t want to see damage to our precious biodiversity and cultural heritage. “Cyclists love the great outdoors and we want to work with them to incorporate their ideas on how to ‘tread’ lightly and move forward with this strategy.”

The NPWS is asking for feedback on a new cycling strategy that outlines how to balance the demand for a variety of cycling experiences with our responsibility to protect national parks’ natural and cultural values. Not all cycling activities will be appropriate in all national parks, unauthorised tracks in parks can be dangerous and this draft strategy looks at how

to manage illegal tracks to prevent further ecological or cultural damage. As part of ongoing community consultation, NPWS is calling on cyclists, mountain biking associations and other interest groups to help shape the strategy and invites submissions before January 30, 2022. Parliamentary Secretary for Central Coast, Adam Crouch,

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said as mountain biking continued to grow in popularity on the Central Coast, this was a fantastic opportunity to continue to expand locations within the region. “With organisations like Central Coast Mountain Bike Club already successfully using areas of Ourimbah State Forest, this review could identify additional areas of National Parks across the Coast to be

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Latest 20-year regional plan on exhibition until March Tuggerah has been named as a regional city and Warnervale (emerging) and Wyong as strategic centres in a revisited Regional Plan for the Central Coast announced on Monday, December 6. Building on the Central Coast Regional Plan 2036, which was released in 2016, the State Government has extended its vision in this revised plan, largely influenced by changes in the way people work and live following the COVID-19 pandemic. Launched by Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, Business NSW Central Coast Regional, Director, Paula Martin, and Chair of the Central Coast Chapter of Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA), Caine King, the Draft Central Coast Regional Plan 2041 gives an updated vision for the next 20 years, focussing on what it is calling a “15-minute region”. The premise is to concentrate on taking a holistic approach to neighbourhoods and ensure that planning, jobs, infrastructure and housing decisions are coordinated with the aim of providing everything residents need within a 15-minute walk, cycle or drive from their home. The government is encouraging

community feedback on the revised draft plan before March 4 next year. “This is our blueprint to ensure the Central Coast prospers and the community’s feedback is critical to make sure we get it right,” Crouch said at the launch. “Tourism will play a major role in helping our region recover from the pandemic, which is why we proposed strategies to keep public transport operating later and allow bars and galleries to open longer in our tourist hotspots. “Housing affordability is a priority and the plan would set up a group of housing experts and service providers to track and supply the land, housing and infrastructure needed for communities to thrive.” King said the Central Coast is unique in having one Regional Plan, one Local Government Authority and one Local Aboriginal Land Council. “We must capitalise on this opportunity to act in a cooperative manner to deliver the jobs and housing needed on the Central Coast,” he said. “Our members are up to the challenge of building smarter and more sustainable and compact communities, where daily activities are contained within a 15-minute walk or ride.

UDIA Central Coast Chair, Caine King, Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, and Business NSW Central Coast Regional Director, Paula Martin, at the launch

“We need this strategic planning developed for both future green field and brown field developments, to provide direction and confidence for the development industry.” King said the plan sets achievable targets for infrastructure and affordable housing. It also outlines the work that needs to be done to unlock land and make it developer ready, he said. Martin said the Central Coast is blessedwithnaturalendowments, a talented workforce and an enviable lifestyle. “This plan will build our region so that it can accommodate regional growth in an inclusive and sustainable way,” she said. “The last 18 months gave us a

taste of how our local towns benefit from local spend when our large commuter base work from home. “We want to see these economic benefits become permanent through local jobs creation and develop housing that meets the changing demographic of our population.” Martin said it was important for a range of jobs to be offered in the region to support the work, live and play 15-minute scenario. The plan’s objectives centre on jobs, Aboriginal selfdetermination, housing, green infrastructure and net zero emissions. The plan names Gosford as the region’s metropolitan capital and divides the region into four districts – Narara (incorporating

greater Gosford and the Woy Woy Peninsula), Tuggerah, (from south of Killarney Vale to just north of Wyong), Central Lakes (incorporating Warnervale and north to beyond Morisset) and Watagan, which includes the area to the west of the region including Jilliby, Kulnura, Mangrove Mountain and Somersby. The plan outlines strategic direction for land-use decisions that grow jobs, increase supply of diverse housing and build infrastructure to ensure most of what people need is near where they live in each of the major centres within each district. A connection to environment is at its core with details on better linking people to parks, green and blue public spaces and a close collaboration with the Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council aims to help the Darkinjung people achieve the aspirations they have for their land, the plan says. Crouch described Warnervale as a “key economic driver” for the region and a prime example of planning for the “15-minute” scenario. Nine principles for developing the Warnervale centre include: embellishing the public domain and open space; prioritising walking and cycling; creating an

accessible, active and vibrant town centre; promoting active and public transport options; orienting activity towards the street; providing higher density living adjacent to the town centre; supplying a mix of housing typologies; establishing a robust structure plan; and providing a staged approach to development. Unlocking the potential of the Warnervale growth area will include the preparation of a masterplan by Central Coast Council to satisfy the recommendations of the review of the Warnervale Airport (Restrictions) Act 1996. “The masterplan will identify potential opportunities for expanded aviation activities including freight and logistics, joy flights and parachute jumps, training and education, maintenance and servicing,” the plan says. The regional plan will leverage connectivity to the Hunter allowing business to travel with ease to and from the Coast. You have until midnight on Friday March 4, 2022, to have your say on the draft plan. It is available for viewing at https://www.dpie.nsw.gov.au/ centralcoast2041.

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We are not Greater Sydney – Harris Shadow Minister for the Central Coast, David Harris has proposed that the Central Coast be separated from Greater Sydney, stating the community has made it quite clear, arguing loudly during the COVID-19 Pandemic, that the region should not be included in Greater Sydney. Shadow Minister for the Central Coast, David Harris

Harris also outlined a plan for the NSW Government to assist

the region. This plan includes appointing a Minister for the Central Coast, reimbursing Central Coast Council the $100M for the cost of the amalgamation that has resulted in rate rises for locals and delivering the Central Coast plan. “The Coast has always missed out when included with Sydney,” Harris said. “Locals made it clear through COVID-19 they didn’t want to be

part of Greater Sydney. “The Coast has already been included under the remit of the Greater Sydney Commission and we’ve seen nothing but more glossy brochures, more plans and nothing much else. “The NSW Government must commit to fund the current plans in place, we know what we need, we don’t need to be continually shuffled around with no unique identity. “This is nothing more

than a plan to move even more population to the Coast at a time when we’re struggling to cope now. “My colleagues in Newcastle and Wollongong continually tell me that they miss out on regional sporting grants, infrastructural grants and programs like the Regional Senior Travel card because they are included with Sydney. “It’s time the NSW Government actually listened to Coast

residents,” Harris said. Harris was responding to the release of a new Central Coast Regional Plan 2041 by Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, and to remarks by Premier Dominic Perrottet outlining his vision for the Central Coast to become part of a Greater Sydney Megaregion stretching from Newcastle to Wollongong. Harry Mulholland

Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill passes lower house The Central Coast Group of Dying with Dignity is pleased to report a significant milestone as the NSW Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) Bill 2021 passed in the Legislative Assembly by 52 to 32 on the last day of Parliament this year. Member for the Entrance, David Mehan and Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, were cosponsors of the Bill, and all five Central Coast Members of Parliament voted in support of the Bill. They were all active in the debate and in addressing

proposed amendments one by one. The Bill was passed in the Legislative Assembly at 1:20pm on November 26, after a very long day on November 25 when the chamber deliberated until midnight. There were 167 amendments, the vast majority of them being moved by the opponents. These were voted down one by one, except for some proposed by supporters which were accepted. None sustainably changed the essence of the Bill. Member for Sydney and main

proposer of the Bill, Alex Greenwich, with the co-sponsors managed the whole complex procedure in an exemplary way. The Legislative Council is presently holding an inquiry into the Bill, which is due for report by the first sitting day in February 2022. Sometime after that, the Upper House will commence debate on the Bill. Member for The Entrance, David Mehan said: “Of those who contacted his office, 255 were in support and 115 were opposed to the Bill.” Mehan kept his constituents up

to date with regular Facebook posts from Parliament and in the House, he acknowledged the community groups who have argued for and against the Bill. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, was emotional delivering his speech in the second reading of the Bill and made it clear he was not voting according to his own conscience, but according to the wishes of his electorate. “In response to the Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill 2021, I asked the constituents of the Terrigal electorate their thoughts, and of course, their opinions. “I thank those who sent the

3,781 individual responses that I received, 83 per cent of which indicated they support the bill and 17 per cent indicated they did not. “Given the clear position of my community, I support the bill and welcome the amendments that will help strengthen and address concerns that have been raised. “I thank all members who have contributed so far to the respectful and sensitive debate on the issue. “I commend the Bill to the House,” Crouch said. Crouch also thanked Jim and Christine Gorman for keeping

him informed about VAD. Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, spoke in support of the Bill and especially acknowledged the value of advocacy provided by the Central Coast Group of Dying with Dignity NSW. She also played an active role in addressing the proposed amendments relevant to people with disabilities in NSW. Member for Swansea, Yasmin Catley, and Member for Wyong, David Harris, also supported the Bill. Source: Media release, Dec 3 Central Coast Dying with Dignity

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A 60-year-old Norfolk Island Pine tree that residents successfully petitioned to have placed on the significant tree register only last month is destined for the chop if a newly lodged residential DA is successful. The Norfolk Island Pine tree, which sits on the public footpath outside 11 Trewlawney Street, Killarney Vale, is one of only 11 Norfolk Pines on the Coast that have made it onto the significant trees list. The DA (DA/1508/2021), which has attracted more than 60 objections – a number rarely seen for a tree on public land – requests that the tree is removed from the front of the property to make way for a new driveway that will service a knock-down rebuild, right on the shores of Tuggerah Lake. The existing driveway is a right of carriageway between numbers 11 and 13 that slopes down approximately 15 metres before splitting into two T-junction parking spots. Lodged on October 22, the DA cited a private arborist’s report. Council initially knocked back several requests to make this report available to the public, however, with only six days to go before public exhibition closed, it

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Residents want to save significant tree was finally uploaded to the planning portal causing dismay and frustration among residents. Objectors argue that by the time the private arborist’s report appeared they had already made their submissions, depriving them of vital information that would have influenced their case for the tree to be saved. The Pine was granted a place on the Council’s significant tree register in early October on account of it meeting a combined set of criteria. That criteria included: outstanding visual or aesthetic significance; significant ecological value; historical and commemorative significance and social significance on account of the 32 local individuals and families who signed the petition to have the Pine recognised. A local landmark, the tree enjoys a healthy 20-plus metre height with a girth of over 3.2 metres, according to the Council’s register. It is visible across much of Tuggerah Lakes and is known for providing a beacon for watercraft on the lake. Residents are concerned that their efforts to have the tree listed will be in vain following the lodgement of the DA. “Our family joined a large number of local residents to

60 years old Norfolk Island Pine Tree on the footpath in front of 11 Trelawney St Killarney Vale

petition the inclusion of this extremely healthy Norfolk Island Pine tree on the Significant Tree Register. “We were elated when the Council agreed to its listing,” says Killarney Vale resident William Walter. Residents believe the applicant of the DA is ignoring what could be a win-win for everyone. “Most letters of objection are asking the Council to work with the developer on a win-win situation where the development is set back six metres from the tree to save it. “It’s not a big ask given the 45 metres-plus depth of this block,” said one neighbour.

One of the biggest concerns is that the private arborist report conflicts with the Council’s own report, where there is a discrepancy between the age and height of the tree. Equally concerning for residents is that the private report states that there is a sewer main within four metres of the tree and that Hunter Water deems Norfolk Pines to be severely damaging to water pipes. A site survey of the property suggests otherwise with sewer and water mains running to the rear of the property, close to the foreshore. Ultimately, despite the report grading the tree as being of

‘medium significance’, meaning that its removal should only go ahead once every other avenue is exhausted, the conclusion is that redevelopment of the site will destabilise the tree and its removal is necessary for the knockdown-rebuild to commence. Petitioners are exasperated and argue that a driveway already exists. They say that making way for a new 15-metre driveway is superfluous. “To cut it down for a second or an additional driveway onto a 15-metre frontage property would be environmental vandalism of gross proportions,” noted Berkley Vale resident David Piper. Meanwhile, the history of the tree’s planting has become something of folklore in the local area. “When we first moved in, our neighbours told us the tree was planted in the late 1950s by the then Wyong Shire Council after a truck runaway incident that ended with it nose down in the slope,” recalls Merlene Thrift. Council is believed to have planted it to help prevent any future damage to properties. Local birds, including Tawny Frogmouths, and Brush Tail

Possums are known to inhabit the tree. It is believed that the DA’s applicants have offered to replace the Norfolk Island Pine with two new trees but this offer has not been received well. “Two new trees, to compensate for the removal of this tree, would take more than two generations to reach the current environmental value of this landmark Norfolk Island Pine. “By that time we may not have any Brush Tail Possums or Tawny Frogmouthsintheneighbourhood. “We need a win-win in here, not a zero-sum game,” said David Piper. Council documents state that the Significant Tree Register largely identifies significant specimen trees, or those that present significant amenity values for public recognition and appreciation, while it is not intended to provide any additional legal protections over the trees contained within it. Submissions close December 9. The Council’s planning portal is closing altogether from December 9 until December 20, during which time no applications can be viewed. Nicola Riches

New vehicle will speed up rescues Tuggerah Lakes Marine Rescue has received $56,586 to purchase a new rescue vehicle as part of a $233,000 Infrastructure Grants Project. Marine Rescue NSW Deputy Commissioner of Corporate Services, Todd Andrews, said: “The grant would enable the volunteers of the Marine Rescue Tuggerah Unit to more effectively undertake their vital work of saving lives on the water. “With the bar at The Entrance too dangerous for navigation, the new rescue vehicle will give our

volunteers the flexibility they need to tow their new rescue vessel quickly and safely to wherever it is required, whether within the Tuggerah Lakes or further afield,” Andrews said. Tuggerah Lakes Marine Rescue Unit Commander, Bob Sutton, said the new Mazda BT-50 will allow the squad to launch their rescue vessels quickly and safely. “This new vehicle will give us more range and capability to help with our operations and assist other emergency services. “We work with emergency services for search and rescue

operations, and we are usually the first responders to any emergencies out on the water. “We also assist in community events such as towing out fireworks on the lake, or supervising water sport events. “We have two bases, our North Base in Toukley and our South Base in The Entrance North and we cover Lake Munmorah and Tuggerah Lake. “We conduct well over 100 operations each year and these can range from very simple rescues to more complex ones. “Our volunteers have been

called up to help in other areas as well such as flooding up in Forster or assisting when the bushfires were around. “We are very grateful for Mr Crouch and Mr Dominello coming to present this cheque to our squad, and also thankful for Marine Rescue Deputy Commissioner, Todd Andrews for coming up to receive the cheque,” Sutton said. Tuggerah Lakes Marine Rescue currently has 56 volunteers and Sutton said they are seeking more. “We’re recruiting volunteers for crew, radio and support roles.

“Anyone who is interested can apply on the Marine Rescue NSW website and nominate the Tuggerah Lakes Unit,” Sutton said. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said: “This funding will give Tuggerah Lakes Marine Rescue the chance to undertake upgrades that will benefit the Central Coast community. “Community organisations are the backbone of the Central Coast, and this funding will enable them to strengthen and continue their amazing work,” Crouch said.

Minister for Digital and Customer Service, Victor Dominello said not for profit organisations with a clear vision on how to create value for their communitiesareidealcandidates for the grants. “Many organisations on the Central Coast struggled to maintain sports, cultural and other social activities during the pandemic so it’s great to see these projects giving a boost to community spirit,” Dominello said. Harry Mulholland

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Domestic manufacturing was the focus of a recent meeting outside the Kangy Angy Maintenance Facility when Central Coast Labor MPs joined by NSW Leader of the Opposition, Chris Minns, and representatives from local unions to discuss the new intercity trains delay. The NSW Government is currently facing an 18-month delay to the remainder of its $2.9B fleet of new intercity trains due to production problems. The fleet was announced in 2014 with plans to carry passengers on the Central Coast along the Sydney to Newcastle line by 2019. Transport for NSW has confirmed they now expect delivery of the trains to be completed by mid-2024. Member for Swansea, Yasmin Catley, said 300 local jobs were promised on the Kangy Angy site. “There’s 20 people in there working right now,” Catley said. “This government has not provided one manufacturing job for the Coast – the people working in there were

transferred from the Broadmeadow site. “The 300 jobs that the government promised are in Korea. “This government only provides jobs overseas; we want jobs here locally.” Member for Wyong and Shadow Minister for the Central Coast, David Harris, said thousands of local commuters were missing out due to the delay. “Our commuters are the ones who are the taxpayers that are paying for theses substandard overseas built rolling stock that have to be fixed, modified, changed when they get to NSW, simply because the government has not done their homework up front,” Harris said. “And quite frankly, the taxpayers on the Central Coast are quite sick of being duped by a government that isn’t committed to them. “They’re committed to dollars and cents, and not actually the people who use these services every single day. “It’s time for the government to get off its high horse and actually start delivery for people in NSW, like the people of the Central Coast with assets

that actually work. Because these people rely on it.” Shadow Minister for Transport, Jo Haylen, said a range of defects had been identified in the new fleet. “First of all, they didn’t fit the tracks or the tunnels, then we’ve heard serious safety concerns from the union about the diminished role of the guards that are there to keep passengers safe, as well as poor CCTV reliance, as well as the doors impinging on that footage,” Haylen said. “Then a secret report by the government showed that the doors on these InterCity trains would flex outwards – would fall off and fail if they were to open or close at speed and what’s more, half of these trains are still stuck in a

warehouse in Korea. “They’ll be over 18 months late, and the government says they can’t even fly in the specialist engineers to check them.” Senior Vice President of the Rail, Tram and Bus (RTB) Union NSW Branch, Craig Turner, said the trains already in Australia will be ‘let out’ when the NSW Government’s addresses the safety concerns raised. “The government came to the union years ago and said they were going to build a train, a new train for the inner-city network and that train would be built in South Korea,” Turner said. “This union was up in arms from the start – all the trains previously, most of the trains had been built in Australia.

“But what they did was they put it off to a third-party rail connect. “That left the RTB out of everything … we had no input into the train at all. “And that’s where it went from there, it went to South Korea. Now the train is off the shelf. It’s an off the shelf model, it can’t be improved. “We’ve got a major safety concern with the train guards. “We’ve fought this long and hard, for years. At the moment those trains are sitting in the facility. “We will not let them out, it is about safety, and until the government can come to the stage, getting the guards to do exactly the same job they do today for the safety of the public, for the travellers of NSW, this union will stick firm. “So as soon as the government sit down with us, gets this train out in a normal situation for the safety of the public, then the union will be happy.” Minns said the delay is an example of the NSW Government’s opposition to domestic manufacturing. “We’ve got a situation now where the Korean fleet, half of it is stuck in Korea… it’s 18

months late,” Minns said. “It’s well over budget. And it’s a common theme right here in NSW … transport infrastructure is either delayed, over budget or both. And right across the transport network at the moment, we’re seeing the fleet whether it’s ferries, light rail, or trains not fit for purpose. “So, taxpayers of this state are asking themselves we’re not getting that value for money. We’re not getting the jobs that come from domestic manufacturing and what’s come is not working. “Now we estimate that 4,000 – 5,000 well paid jobs have been lost as a result of the NSW Government’s obsession with building overseas. “But time and time again, we’re seeing budget overruns from the NSW Government with these projects, going well over budget, negating any of the savings. “We’re not getting the products that we need; we’re not getting the jobs that are required. “It’s time we rule the line in the sand and started backing Australian manufacturing.” Maisy Rae

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Christmas appeal toy donations welcome until December 20 The Salvation Army and Newcastle Permanent are calling on people on the Central Coast to share the Christmas spirit with someone in need by donating a gift to the Salvos annual Christmas Toy Drive Appeal.

Salvation Army Central Coast Corps Sergeant Major, Jenny Kearns and Acting Branch Manager of Erina Newcastle Permanent, Judy Arms

Salvation Army Central Coast Corps Sergeant Major, Jenny Kearns, said the Salvation Army is very fortunate to have many businesses reach out and make donations each Christmas to help those in need. “People can come to the branch and donate a gift for a child, which can be placed in the donation box under the tree at Newcastle Permanent, and

that gift will then go to a family that is struggling to put something under the tree. “Here on the Coast, we’d like to see hundreds of trees. “We have quite a large number of families already contact us to indicate they may need help this Christmas so they’ll get a hamper of food, and they will be able to select some toys for their children. “There’s a range of things that can be donated, it could be just a small gift which is fantastic, and it can go up to a really large gift. “Sometimes we get bicycles and sometimes we might just get small trinkets. “It doesn’t matter what it is, it’s the joy that puts into a

child’s life,” Kearns said. Kearns said that the Christmas Toy Drive Appeal supports 100 local families each year. “We’re expecting this number might be larger this year due to the pandemic, perhaps families that have never had to reach out for help before. “We’re hoping to be able to help everyone, so that’s why we’re counting on the generosity of the community to be able to help us do that. “Anyone who requires help this Christmas can contact us 4367 6200,” Kearns said. Acting Branch Manager at Erina Fair Newcastle Permanent, Judy Arms said “ever since I started working for Newcastle Permanent four

years ago, they have been entrenched with the Christmas Toy Drive Appeal. “We are anticipating the box will be filled possibly twice over. “There are all sorts of sizes of presents but each box can hold 20 to 30 presents. “This year we’re aiming to get more presents for teenagers as they often get left behind,” Arms said. Donations can be made to any Newcastle Permanent branch by December 20. Newcastle Permanent branches are located in Lake Munmorah, Lake Haven, Tuggerah, Bateau Bay and Erina. Harry Mulholland

Higher density leads to ‘positive cycle’ says Farmer Wyong evolving into a walkable neighbourhood was one of the “great opportunities” Central Coast Council CEO, David Farmer, put forward when he addressed the Central Coast Chapter of the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) on Friday, November 23. “One of the things I’d like to focus on is creating walkable neighbourhoods where you can do many of the things in your life without having to get in the car,” he said. “There’s parts of the Central Coast that lend themselves to that – Wyong, Terrigal, Gosford CBD and Woy Woy – obvious examples of walkable neighbourhoods to increase urban development. “Wyong is a lovely little compact urban area with high amenity and a rail network – a perfect opportunity to increase urban development around that.

“As we increase density it becomes busier in those places, you (Council) get increased rates and reinvest in those places, so it becomes a positive cycle through an increase in amenity, improved planning and safety, all those things that make great urban spaces and in turn becomes desirable in the minds of the community. “What we need to do at a Council level is to create those areas of high amenity but prior to that, from a community perspective, we have to create the demand for that highdensity living that’s high quality, where you can walk to the beach, to restaurants or to all services you need. “One of the critical things to do is to create that as being desirable in the minds of the community. “Having worked inWollongong and Cairns, where they had essentially run out of land, being crammed in by the Great

Central Coast Council CEO David Farmer (from left), UDIA NSW President Steve McMahon and UDIA Central Coast Chapter Chairman Caine King

Divide (Range), I’d argue that they’re two regional cities that are most attuned to live in highdensity urban in the centre of town and people are prepared to pay premium prices for high quality, dense living with high amenity.” Farmer covered a lot of ground in his address to UDIA on November 19,encompassing Council’s financial recovery and business focus, environment and planning challenges and opportunities

as well as what to look forward to from 2022. He said that what made Central Coast spectacular, such as landscape, waterways and biodiversity, also presented difficult challenges in terms of infrastructure, while keeping up with demand for future housing – a billion dollars’ worth of development applications last year. “This is the fifth council I’ve run and I’ve worked in some

speculative areas, but this is about as hard as it gets … we’ve got waterways everywhere, every possible biodiversity and infrastructure challenges you can imagine. “There’s some real challenges around biodiversity but as a Council we are essentially an administrative arm of the State Government, we exist under an Act of the State Government and we have to follow the State Government planning legislation.” Farmer said he understood many of the frustrations experienced by development planners but he said biodiversity issues would be dealt with in earlier stages of a development proposal, to save time and money and achieve a better planning outcome. He said that moving in to 2022, Council was looking at an exciting future for the Coast but there was a fair bit of hard work to be done. The Central Coast Local

Environment Plan (LEP) will be gazetted, combining the former Gosford and Wyong LEPs and their Development Control Plans (DCP), which will uncomplicate the course of course of development applications and expected to come into effect by the end of December. “This is the first place I’ve worked where there’s a predominant Aboriginal Land Council (Darkinjung) that are significant land owners with really great opportunities to work with them for positive development of our community. “We’ll be working on our housing and employment strategies and starting an integrated transport strategy. “This part of the world has an exciting future and Central Coast Council has an exciting future but there’s a fair it of hard work to be done,” Farmer said. Sue Murray

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Volunteers continue search for Logan Losurdo Former Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College student, 20-year-old Logan Losurdo, has been missing since November 26 and a small group of mainly volunteers, continue efforts to locate the young man. Losurdo was last seen at about 1:15am on November 26, 2021, on Pebble Beach Avenue, Magenta, walking in the direction of Wilfred Barrett Drive. He has not been seen or heard from since. A Looking for Logan facebook page was started on December 3 and within a 24-hour period on December 5 the community raised $2,300 to pay for a drone and drone operators to join the search. It was confirmed on December 3 that his shoes were found on a beach and that his

windbreaker jacket was found in a second location not far from the shoes. Friends have posted a video of Logan delivering the keynote speech at the AVID Australia Summer Institute in 2018. “This video shows you what an amazingly, strong, brave and resilient young man Logan is,” the accompanying post said, “he is worth every second of this search.” The search was to continue out of the North Entrance Surf Club from 9am on Tuesday, December 7. Days earlier detectives established Strike Force McConnell to investigate the circumstances surrounding his disappearance. Investigators released images of a white vehicle which was seen on Magenta Drive shortly before 1:10am on

Volunteers continue search for Logan Losurdo

the morning of the young man’s disappearance. The footage shows a man getting out of the vehicle, speaking with Logan and then

getting back into the car and driving away. There is no suggestion this vehicle or person is involved in Logan’s disappearance,

however detectives would like to speak to the man as they believe he could assist with their inquiries. Losurdo was reported missing to police at about 8:15pm on November 27 after failing to attend work, with officers attached to the Tuggerah Lakes Police District commencing inquiries into his whereabouts. Officers, with the assistance of SES volunteers, PolAir, Water Police, Marine Rescue, NSW Surf Lifesaving and the Volunteer Rescue Association have conducted extensive land and sea searches in the Magenta and The Entrance areas, with some of Losurdo’s personal belongings being located along Hutton Rd, The Entrance North. Losurdo is described as being of Caucasian appearance, between 170cm to 190cm tall,

of medium build with black curly hair and brown eyes. Losurdo was wearing a black ‘Billabong’ long-sleeve hooded puffer jacket, dark shorts and white Reebok skate shoes. He is known to frequent Erina and The Entrance. As enquiries continues, police are urging anyone who may have dashcam footage or CCTV from Wilfred Barrett Dr, Hutton Rd or Stewart St between 12:30am and 6am on Friday, November 26, to contact Wyong Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Information reported to Crime Stoppers is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded to not report information via NSW Police social media pages. Source: Social media, Dec 6 Looking for Logan

Three constables join Tuggerah Lakes district Three new Probationary Constables were to begin their careers with Tuggerah Lakes Police District on December 6, following an attestation at the Goulburn Police Academy on December 3. These new offices will be deployed to the Tuggerah Lakes Police District. Parliamentary Secretary for

the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, welcomed the new policer officers to the region. “On behalf of our community, I am pleased to be able to welcome our newest police officers. “Of the eight new officers, five will be allocated to Brisbane Water Police District and three will be deployed to Tuggerah Lakes Police District.

“Joining the NSW Police Force is a great honour, and I commend these new Probationary Constables for choosing to put the safety of others ahead of their own,” Crouch said. Minister for Police and Emergency Services, David Elliot welcomed the new recruits, noting they are joining a well-equipped, versatile, and modern police force.

“The NSW Government has committed to invest $583M to introduce 1,500 extra police over four years to enhance community safety across NSW and is investing $60M over four years to upgrade the Police Academy at Goulburn,” Elliot said. Source: Media release, Dec 6 Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch

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Switch street lights to summer time Has someone forgotten about daylight saving?

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I wake up early every day and have been astonished how long morning and night street lights are on.

On average, over two hours per day. Last Sunday was the worst

example when they did not go off until 7:15am, yet it is light from 5am. Email, Nov 23 Sandy Whalley, Berkeley Vale

What really scares Gary I really don’t know what all the controversy about assisted dying is about. For many decades politicians, John Howard among others, have assisted in sending Australian men and women to

FORUM their deaths in engagements that Australia should stay out of. Meanwhile, the scariest man in Australia, in my opinion at

the moment, is Peter Dutton. He scares me every time he opens his mouth with regard to policies.

This is hardly surprising to any ratepayers with an ounce of sense because when something smells off, it is off. It would take a brave human

FORUM to go near it (Council) given past performances. Ratepayers inherited this mess and are paying dearly for it. Rik, don’t take this to “heart”

Colin Paulson not only exaggerates but also ignores the facts. (“Buckley’s chance of protecting coal”, Chronicle Forum, Nov 17) The Government has simply signalled that it will not interfere in the way the domestic energy market operates. The international market for coal will take its natural course and will eventually be overtaken by alternative energy sources. Such is the lifecycle of all technologies.

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such mines as it continues to own the Mount Arthur Coal Mine in the Hunter Valley. Indeed, BHP is working on an application to continue operating Mount Arthur beyond its current licence period, which ends on June 30, 2026, out to June 30, 2045. BHP clearly understands the market and feels that reports of the demise of coal are, for the moment at least, greatly exaggerated.

See Page 2 for address and contribution conditions. Opinions expressed are those of the writer and not necessarily of the newspaper Similarly, while BHP has sold its international thermal coal mines it has, in fact, not sold all

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Re-imagining life over summer

Central Coast Council has a huge two months of events and activities planned to help bring Town Centres back to life with a new reIMAGINE Festival aimed to support local businesses and creatives. The Festival will take place from December 2021 to January 2022 with a range of exciting programs across Wyong, Toukley and The Entrance. The reIMAGINE Festival program includes Christmas activations delivered across the Coast throughout December

including Christmas decorations and installations, festive workshops, Christmas themed photo booths and roving entrainment. The Container Hub at The Entrance in Memorial Park will be hosting a Christmas installation in December with a range of workshops and exhibitions for the community to enjoy across December and January. New Year’s Eve celebrations will also look a little different this year, however The Entrance will still host fireworks at 9pm. There will also be food

businesses open encouraging visitors to grab a bite before seeing the fireworks in Memorial Park. Council Unit Manager of Community and Culture, Glen Cannard, said Council was pleased to be offering an exciting program designed to bring the community back together and provide an economic boost for local business and talent. “The Central Coast has become a very popular holiday destination and with locals able to spend more time out now, as well as a number of visitors anticipated over the summer

holidays, we are delighted to create these opportunities to steer them into our town centres to support our businesses. “This reIMAGINE Festival has so much happening that it will bring the Coast back to life after lockdown by supporting our local businesses and showcasing our talented local creatives, artists, musicians and more. “It will also give the community the chance to celebrate key events like Christmas, New Year’s Eve and Australia Day which we missed last year due to COVID,”

Cannard said. Council Administrator, Rik Hart, said he is pleased to see that local business and creatives will get the support they need to reset after what has been a difficult year. “Buildings make a town, but people make a community and Council is committed to strengthening our diverse population by creating new opportunities for connection and creativity. “Creating a liveable community means striking a balance between projects that support infrastructure

development and economic growth, and others that enhance our quality of life, and I think this program of events and activities will bring hope and cheer back to the Coast after a difficult year for many,” Hart said. The reIMAGINE Festival is taking place from December 1 to January 30 in town centres across the Coast. More information about the reIMAGINE Festival can be found on Council’s Website. Source: Media release, Dec 1 Central Coast Council

Her Cave craft group to hold community market Her Cave Inc – a women’s group in the same vein of The Mens Shed, offering local women a place to meet like-minded people, form friendships and make arts and crafts – is back in action after lockdown and about to hold its first craft market. The group has been running since 2015 at the Scouts Hall in Kanwal and the 15 members who attend regularly love going every Wednesday and Friday from 9:30am to 2:30pm. President of Her Cave Inc, Regina Doyle, said the club is a very welcoming place for women who like to create various crafts in good company. “We do all sorts of different things with crafts for the community.

“Anything to do with sewing, paper craft, jewellery, mosaics, pottery, macrame… we do anything we can think of. “The only thing we don’t do is metal or timberwork as we don’t have the facilities for that. “All people have to do is pay their membership fee and $10 every time they come to cover the cost of rent and insurance for the group, and we get a lot of our craft items from donations. “They can make anything they want with whatever we’ve got, we reuse and upcycle everything. “We also have coffee and a biscuit together, so everyone who comes along gets a bit of entertainment and friendship,” Doyle said. Her Cave Inc re-opened after closing due to the public health

orders in October, and Doyle said the group has seen more members joining. “We have increased our membership to many who found out about us during the lockdown and then waited patiently before we could start up again. “Since then, the smiles are back on their faces and they are crafting new items. “The ladies talked of how they missed being able to sit and communicate with their likeminded friends and how lonely it was to not be able to share any projects they were doing. “This was also apparent in some of our members who are not internet savvy, even just to be in the presence of another person was exciting. “The ladies absolutely love

coming along. “They all come along and have a laugh and there is no judgement from anyone. “We’ve also formed friendships that go on outside the shed, where we go on outings together too,” Doyle said. To raise funds to support the group, Her Cave will be hosting a craft market on December 11, selling their crafts to the community. Doyle said she invited Wadalba Rural Fire Service along to run a sausage sizzle to give them an opportunity to do some fundraising, noting they also couldn’t host fundraising events through lockdown. “I used to be in the RFS, and they always need a hand, so I invited them to come along and run the barbeque and maybe

even bring Santa with them. “We also have been contacted by parents of young children who have started doing craft in lockdown and they’re excited to see what we are selling and maybe sell some of their own. “I’m quite impressed with what they’ve made, so we might have some future entrepreneurs in the making. “I think everyone in the community is excited as there haven’t been any markets on due to COVID. “We’ll have 10 to 12 stalls for the community selling all kinds of crafts. “I’ve had so many people enquiring about holding a stall which I’ve had to turn away because we’re booked out. “I’m also hoping to make this a regular market every school holiday which would be

awesome to give young ones the opportunity to sell their crafts, but that all depends on how this one goes,” Doyle said. The craft markets will be held at the Scouts Hall in Kanwal from 9am to 2pm on December 11. Anyone looking to join Her Cave Inc can attend on Wednesday or Friday from 9:30am to 2:30am to sign up for a membership, or they can get in contact with Regina Doyle. “Come along, its free for the first day and you can have a look and do some craft and have a cuppa. “If you feel like you fit in and you like it, sign up. “We’re quite easy going,” Doyle said. Harry Mulholland

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“A great many Coast families won’t have Christmas unless we help. “Since 2003, Operation Christmas Hamper has been providing hampers and toys to Salvation Army, St Vincent de Paul, Coast Shelter, neighbourhood centres, local health services, emergency accommodation and those alone in nursing homes and retirement villages. “That’s provided Central Coast community agencies and groups with more than 3,000 hampers, over 1,000 toys and 300 seniors’ hampers yearly until 2020 when, due to COVID restrictions, we provided food only gift cards instead of hampers along with toys. “We are reliant on our partners and the community for funding support and donations of goods and food items. “This contribution from Greater Bank is very welcome, especially considering the impact of COVID on our ability to raise funds and on the livelihoods of local families,” Piefke said.

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Greater Bank’s Central Coast Regional Sales Manager, Josh Swetnam, said no one should be doing it tough at Christmas. “A significant portion of the community would go without the things many of us take for granted but for the great work of organisations like Inlife Turning Point Foundation. “We are delighted to be able to help them continue their mission to make Christmas a little brighter for Central Coast families in need,” Swetnam said. The December round of the #GreaterCentralCoast community funding program is now open, with River Cares Inc, Her Cave Incorporated and Tuggerah Lakes Junior Training Band competing for a share of $3,000 in monthly funding. The public can cast their vote online at greater.com.au/ greatercentralcoast. Voting for the December funding round opened on November 29 and closes December 22. Source: Media release, Dec 1 Greater Bank

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Carols on the Coast- Presented by the Central Coast Mariners, Central Coast Stadium, ticketed, 6pm

SATURDAY, DEC 18 Central Coast Mariners v WS Wanderers, Central Coast Stadium, ticketed, 5pm

MONDAY, DEC 27 A-League Double Header: CCM v Wellington & W-LeagueWellington FC v Newcastle Jets, Central Coast Stadium, ticketed, 3pm

FRIDAY, DEC 31 CCM v Macarthur FC, Central Coast Stadium, ticketed, 6pm

SATURDAY, JAN 15

SATURDAY, JAN 22

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SATURDAY, JAN 29 Terrigal Antique & Vintage Fair, Lions Community Hall 8 Russell Drysdale Street East Gosford, 15/01 - 8am - 4pm, 16/01 - 9am - 3pm, 0414 614 659 terrigalantiquevintagefair@gmail.com

FRIDAY, JAN 21

Coastal Twist: Free Form Painting 2 Day Free Beach Day, Workshop With Peter Griffen, Coastal Twist: Umina Beach at the The Design Gallery, HalloQween - Pink Sydney Avenue entrance, ticketed, 29 - 30/01 light dance party, Register to show off your PCYC Umina Beach, 101 long or short board skills SATURDAY, FEB 5 Osborne Ave Umina Beach, and win prizes, 9am free - bookings required, coastaltwist.org.au/event/ Altfest On The Coast free-beach-day/ 6pm - 10pm Featuring: Carla Lippis + Clara coastaltwist.org.au/event/halloqween/

SUNDAY, JAN 23

Fable + MARZ + Filip with a F, 5 Broken Bay Rd, Ettalong Beach, ticketed, 6:30pm

FRIDAY, FEB 18 Coastal Twist: Bauhaus Party Futurismo, Coastal Twist: Free Naughty Noodle Fun, 5 Outdoor Festival - Coastie Coastal Twist: Broken Bay Road, Ettalong Carnie Fair Day, Love Club - Rumpus Beach, ticketed, 6pm Wyong Drama Group: Peninsula Recreation Cabaret Dinner and Show, coastaltwist.org.au/event/dance/ BIRTHRIGHTS, Precinct, Umina Beach, Naughty Noodle Fun Haus, Red Tree Theatre Tuggerah, register to show off your 5 Broken Bay Rd Ettalong fur babies at the infamous ticketed, 18/01 - 26/02, Beach, ticketed, 6:30pm multiple sessions coastaltwist.org.au/event/cabaret/ Puparazzi Pooch Parade www.wyongdramagroup.com.au and win prizes, 10am

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International Day of People with Disability was held on December 3 to celebrate the success of all people living with disability, and to recognise the life-changing achievements made every day. With so many extraordinary stories worth celebrating, Job Centre Australia has highlighted Hamlyn Terrace’s Shane ‘Shano’ Lidell as a success story. Lidell, who is living with a brain injury and intellectual delay, and also had very limited verbal communication skills, has gained skills that have enabled him to start his own successful business. With the ongoing support of his dad, Colin, and the inclusive

Fountaindale-based business Koala Cards has partnered with children’s charity Bravehearts to bring back the wonder and excitement of Christmas for children with its Send a Card to Santa campaign. After a tumultuous 2021 which saw children miss out on birthday parties, school, playdates and more, Send a Card to Santa is connecting all the little “brave hearts” with Santa Claus in the

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recruitment specialists, Job Centre Australia, Lidell has built on his skills and ventured out of his comfort zone through various work placements in the automotive industry. While Lidell loved the industry, he couldn’t find a role that was quite the right fit, so he took matters into his own hands and created the ultimate opportunity for himself. Now Lidell is the proud owner and founder of Shano’s Mobile Carwash, and business is booming. Lidell said Job Centre Australia helped him with things like writing a resume and, once he got his skills and confidence up, he started his business earlier this year.

“I currently have 25 regular clients, and I have found that most customers who book with me once tend to rebook with regular weekly, fortnightly or monthly bookings. “I enjoys that I can choose my own work hours, and it is very important to me to have high job satisfaction. “I love what I do, it makes every

day working enjoyable. “I take a lot of pride in the work I do, and with each job I’ll take before and after photographs to show myself and my clients the great results,” Lidell said. Job Centre Australia CEO, Deborrah Lambourne, said in 30 years, Job Centre Australia had placed over 25,000 candidates into employment, and supported

many families, it’s lovely to be able to bring back the excitement of Christmas with this special experience,” Koala Cards Managing Director, Reuben Machin, said. “Children across Australia can discover the joy of writing Santa a card, letting him know their Christmas wishes, and then posting it to him in the mail. “Our special online mail tracker can even show the mail’s journey as it travels to and from the North Pole.”

Koala Cards has teamed up with Bravehearts for the campaign to support the work it does to keep children safe across Australia and $2 from every card will be donated directly to the organiosation. “Bravehearts is Australia’s leading child protection organisation working holistically to prevent child sexual assault and exploitation,” CEO Alison Geale said. “Our role is to educate,empower and protect Australian children which is why we are delighted to

CA BA RE T S HOW 8 December Featuring the Good Morning Mounties Show Band Hosted by Roy Cooper Guest Artist: JANUARY 15

youth in developing skills for independent living, and she’s constantly amazed by their achievements. “It’s just incredible seeing individuals with disability taking control of their situation, and with support, going on to gain independence and achieve their personal goals. “We couldn’t be prouder of all our candidates and participants who are breaking through their perceived barriers and making huge accomplishments every day. “International Day of People with Disability is so important because it highlights the true value people living with disability bring to their communities and workplaces and the ongoing

Write to Santa to help Bravehearts

North Pole. With just two weeks left for the mail to make its way to the North Pole and back, Koala Cards is encouraging children to write to Santa soon, so they know if they’ve made it onto his good list in time. The jolly man himself will send a swift reply and children will even receive a little gift for their Christmas tree! “Christmas is such a wonderful time of year and after another tough time with restrictions for

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be working with Koala Cards on a campaign that can bring so much joy to all children. “Together with Koala Cards we have set a goal to raise $80,000 this Christmas season, to help Bravehearts continue its vital services to children, adults and families who have been affected by child sexual assault. “The funds raised will go towards supporting Bravehearts’ personal safety education programs, counselling, child protection training, advocacy

achievements they make. “For us at Job Centre Australia, this is also an opportunity to celebrate the employers we work with who understand and see the value of employing people with a disability. “We recognise our dedicated staff who change the lives of those living with disability every day, enabling opportunities so they can go on to achieve their aspirations. “Join us in celebrating the leadership and participation of all people living with disability, who make their mark every day as we work towards a more inclusive, accessible and sustainable world.” Harry Mulholland

and research.” Cards need to be sent off by December 10. Jump online to get started or visit your nearest Spotlight store to pick up your card. For more information or to write to Santa via the Send a Card to Santa campaign visit www. sendacardtosanta.com.

CA BA RE T S HOW 29 December Featuring the Good Morning Mounties Show Band Hosted by Roy Cooper Guest Artist:

LUCKY NOVEMBER 24 Guest STARR artist: LISA CROUCH

DECEMBER 8 Guest artist: LISA CROUCH Doors open: 10am | Show: 10.30am

DECEMBER 29 Guest LUCKY STARR Doors open: 10am artist: | Show: 10.30am

Members | Non-Members Doors open 10am$10 | Show 10.30am $20 – 12.30pm Members $10 I Non-Members $20 Purchase tickets at reception PURCHASE

Members $10 | Non-Members $20 Doors open 10am | Show 10.30am – 12.30pm Members $10 I Non-Members $20 Purchase tickets at reception RECEPTION

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6:00 9:00 10:00 10:55 12:00 12:30 1:35 2:00 3:00 4:10 5:10 6:00 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:10 9:40 10:10 10:50 11:20 12:20 12:40 1:25 2:25 6:00 9:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 1:00 1:30 2:00 3:00 4:15 5:10 6:00 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:30 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:30 1:35 2:35 3:35 6:00 9:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 1:00 1:30 2:00 3:00 4:15 5:10 6:00 7:00 7:30 8:30 10:05 10:35 11:00 11:15 11:55 12:25

PRIME (C61/60)

News Breakfast [s] 6:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 10:00 Invisible Wars (PG) [s] The Great Australian Bee 11:00 Challenge [s] ABC News At Noon [s] National Press Club Address Media Watch (PG) [s] 1:00 Press (M l,s) [s] 1:40 ABC News Afternoons [s] Think Tank (PG) [s] Grand Designs Australia (PG) The Drum [s] 3:40 ABC News [s] 4:00 7.30 [s] Hard Quiz (PG) [s] Gruen [s] 6:00 Preppers (M) [s] 7:00 QI (M) [s] Adam Hills: The Last Leg (M) ABC Late News [s] Universe With Brian Cox [s] 9:40 Media Watch (PG) [s] Father Brown (PG) [s] Silent Witness (M) [s] 1:00 Press: Magic (M l,s) [s] 6:00 News Breakfast [s] 10:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 11:00 Australia Remastered [s] The Pool (PG) [s] ABC News At Noon [s] Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 1:00 QI (PG) [s] Press (M l,s) [s] 1:40 ABC News Afternoons [s] Think Tank (PG) [s] Grand Designs Australia (PG) 3:40 The Drum [s] ABC News [s] 4:00 7.30 [s] Barrie Cassidy’s One Plus One: Jane Barnes (M) [s] Designing A Legacy (M l) [s] 6:00 7:00 Doctor Who (PG) [s] You Can’t Ask That (M l,s) [s] ABC Late News [s] Pilgrimage (PG) [s] 11:00 Hunting The Essex Lorry Killers (M) [s] 12:00 Call The Midwife (M) [s] Press: Two Worlds (M l) [s] 1:00 rage (MA15+) [s] 6:00 News Breakfast [s] 10:00 ABC News Mornings [s] Searching For Superhuman 11:00 The Pool (PG) [s] ABC News At Noon [s] Barrie Cassidy’s One Plus 1:00 One (M) [s] 1:40 The Sound [s] Press (M l) [s] 3:40 ABC News Afternoons [s] 4:00 Think Tank (PG) [s] Grand Designs Australia (PG) 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] Gardening Australia: Green Waste, Native Flowers And 11:00 Garden Design [s] Endeavour: Terminus (M) [s] Talking Heads: The Hand Of God (M) [s] ABC Late News [s] The Vaccine [s] Gruen [s] Preppers: The First Annual, Semi-Inaugural Eden 2 (M) [s] 2:00 rage (MA15+) [s]

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6:00 The Talk [s] 7:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 7:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 8:00 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (M) [s] 1:00 Jamie & The Nonnas [s] 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:30 Everyday Gourmet [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 Freshly Picked With Simon Toohey [s] 4:00 Farm To Fork [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 2021 AACTA Awards *Live* From The Sydney Opera House (PG) [s] 9:00 Bull: Confidence Man (M l,s) 10:00 Bull: Parental Guidance (M l,s) 11:00 Bull: Don’t Say A Word (M l,s) 12:00 The Project (PG) [s] 1:00 The Late Show (PG) [s] 2:00 Home Shopping 6:00 The Talk [s] 7:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 7:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 8:00 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (M) [s] 1:00 Jamie & The Nonnas [s] 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:30 Everyday Gourmet [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 Freshly Picked [s] 4:00 Farm To Fork [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 Christmas With Australian Women’s Weekly (PG) [s] 8:30 Law & Order: SVU: Never Turn Your Back On Them (M) 9:30 Law & Order: SVU: Sightless In A Savage Land (M v) [s] 10:30 Blue Bloods: Reality Check (M v) [s] 11:30 The Project (PG) [s] 12:30 The Late Show (PG) [s] 6:00 The Talk [s] 7:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 7:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 8:00 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (M) [s] 1:00 Jamie & The Nonnas [s] 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:30 Everyday Gourmet [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 Freshly Picked [s] 4:00 Farm To Fork [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 The Living Room (PG) [s] 8:30 The Graham Norton Show (M) [s] 9:30 Rhys Darby: Big In Japan (MA15+) [s] 10:30 Just For Laughs (MA15+) [s] 11:00 The Project (PG) [s] 12:00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) [s] 1:00 Home Shopping

5:00 France 24 Feature News 5:15 NHK World English News 5:30 Worldwatch – Deutsche Welle English News 6:00 Worldwatch Continues 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize 2:05 Scotland From The Sky 3:10 Journey Through Armenia: Tantilising Flavours (PG) (In English/ Armenian) 3:40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:10 Animal Einsteins (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Scotland’s Sacred Islands With Ben Fogle: Shetland (M) 8:30 Michael Mosley On Cosmetic Treatments (M) 9:30 Before We Die (MA15+) 10:25 SBS World News 11:00 In Therapy (M l) (In French) 5:00 France 24 Feature News 5:15 NHK World English News 5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:10 Royals At War (PG) 3:15 Journey Through Armenia: Stunning Antiquities (PG) (In English/ Armenian) 3:45 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:15 The Wonderful World Of Chocolate 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Wonderful World Of Chocolate (PG) 8:30 Red Election (PG) (In English/ Danish/ Russian) 9:25 Murder Case (MA15+) 10:35 SBS World News 11:00 Gomorrah (MA15+) (In Italian) 12:00 We Are Who We Are (MA15+) (In English/ Italian) 1:05 Darklands (MA15+) 5:00 France 24 Feature News 5:15 NHK World English News 5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:10 Royals At War (PG) 3:15 Journey Through Armenia: Celebration Of Life (PG) (In English/ Armenian) 3:45 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:15 The Wonderful World Of Chocolate 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Inside Balmoral (PG) 8:30 Empire With Michael Portillo: The British Empire (M) 9:25 Dig World War II (PG) 10:20 SBS World News 10:50 Cornwall With Simon Reeve 12:00 Hungry Ghosts (M) (In English/ Vietnamese) 3:55 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s)

NINE (C81/80)

6:00 Sunrise [s] Cricket: The Ashes: Australia v 9:00 11:30 England: Pre Game [s] Cricket: The Ashes: Australia v 12:00 England: Test 1: Day 1: Session 1 *Live* From The Gabba [s] Cricket: The Lunch Break [s] Cricket: The Ashes: Australia v England: Test 1: Day 1: 1:45 Session 2 *Live* From The 2:00 Gabba [s] 3:00 Cricket: Tea Break [s] Cricket: The Ashes: Australia v 4:00 5:00 England: Test 1: Day 1: 6:00 Session 3 *Live* [s] Seven News [s] 7:00 Cricket: Big Bash League: 7:30 8:30 Hobart Hurricanes v Sydney 9:30 Sixers *Live* From UTAS 10:30 Stadium [s] 11:00 Cricket: Big Bash League: Perth Scorchers v Brisbane 11:50 Heat *Live* From Optus Stadium [s] 12:40 1:30 Home Shopping 6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 Cricket: Pre Game [s] Cricket: The Ashes: Australia v 11:30 12:00 England: Test 1: Day 2: Session 1 *Live* From The Gabba [s] Cricket: The Ashes: Australia v England: The Lunch Break [s] Cricket: The Ashes: Australia v 1:45 England: Test 1: Day 2: 2:00 Session 2 *Live* [s] Cricket: The Ashes: Australia v 3:00 4:00 England: Tea Break [s] Cricket: The Ashes: Australia v 5:00 6:00 England: Test 1: Day 2: 7:00 Session 3 *Live* [s] 7:30 Seven News [s] 8:30 Cricket: Big Bash League: Adelaide Strikers v Melbourne 9:30 Renegades *Live* From 10:30 Adelaide Oval [s] World’s Deadliest Weather: 11:00 Caught On Camera (PG) [s] 11:50 American Crime: 12:40 Episode Two (M d,s) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping 6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 Cricket: Pre Game [s] Cricket: The Ashes: Australia v 11:30 England: Test 1: Day 3: 12:00 Session 1 *Live* From The Gabba [s] Cricket: The Lunch Break [s] Cricket: The Ashes: Session 2 1:45 *Live* From The Gabba [s] 2:00 Cricket: Tea Break [s] 3:00 Cricket: The Ashes: Session 3 4:00 *Live* From The Gabba [s] 5:00 Seven News [s] 6:00 Cricket: Big Bash League: 7:00 Melbourne Stars v Sydney 7:30 Thunder *Live* From The MCG 8:30 Movie: “Bad Times At The El Royale” (MA15+) (’18) – Four strangers check in at the El Royale Hotel. The hotel is deserted, staffed by a single 11:10 desk clerk. Some of the new guests’ reasons for being there are less than innocent. Stars: Jeff Bridges, Cynthia Erivo Home Shopping 1:30

Today [s] Today Extra (PG) [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] Movie: “Christmas Ever After” (G) (’20) Stars: Ali Stroker, Daniel di Tomasso, Bill Marchant, Melia Charlotte Cressaty, Nicole Leroux, Charlotte Legault, Gita Miller, Kim Nelson, Larry Day Explore [s] Pointless (PG) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] NINE’s Afternoon News [s] Millionaire Hot Seat [s] NINE News [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] Mega Zoo (PG) [s] Emergency (M) [s] A+E After Dark (M) [s] NINE News Late [s] New Amsterdam: King Of Swords (M) [s] The Fix: Jeopardy! (M) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] Home Shopping Today [s] Today Extra (PG) [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] Movie: “A Christmas Wish” (PG) (’19) Stars: Hilarie Burton, Tyler Hilton, Megan Par, Lee Norris, Cristián de la Fuente, Colin Fickes, Ryan Broussard Talking Honey: Princess Diana: Diana In Australia (PG) Pointless (PG) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] NINE’s Afternoon News [s] Millionaire Hot Seat [s] NINE News [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] Great Getaways (PG) [s] Paramedics (M) [s] Botched: I Love New Boobs (M mp,n,s) [s] NINE News Late [s] New Amsterdam: Sanctuary (M) [s] Prison: Mental Health (M) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] Home Shopping Today [s] Today Extra (PG) [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] Movie: “A Christmas In Tennessee” (PG) (’18) Stars: Rachel Boston, Andrew W. Walker, Patricia Richardson Garden Gurus Moments [s] Pointless (PG) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] NINE’s Afternoon News [s] Millionaire Hot Seat [s] NINE News [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo: Lion Move (PG) [s] Movie: “Robin Hood” (M s,v) (’10) Stars: Cate Blanchett, Russell Crowe, Oscar Isaac, Mark Strong, William Hurt, Max von Sydow Movie: “In The Heart Of The Sea” (M v) (’15) Stars: Chris Hemsworth, Tom Holland, Cillian Murphy Home Shopping

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Saturday 11 December

ABC (C20/21)

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

7:00 7:30 8:20 9:20 10:10 11:10

Tuesday 14 December

Monday 13 December

Sunday 12 December

12:00 6:00 7:00 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 1:00 1:30 2:30 3:30 4:30 5:00 5:30 6:00 7:00 7:40 8:40 9:40 10:40 11:30 12:05 2:00 4:00 5:00 6:00 9:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 1:00 2:00 3:00 4:10 5:10 6:00 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:35 9:35 10:35 11:05 12:00 1:00 2:00 4:30 5:25 6:00 9:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 1:00 2:00 3:00 4:10 5:10 6:00 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:20 10:15 10:45 11:15 12:15 1:45

PRIME (C61/60)

TEN (C10)

NINE (C81/80)

Animal Tales (PG) [s] Weekend Today [s] Today Extra - Saturday (PG) Cybershack (PG) [s] Destination WA [s] Bondi Lifeguard World Adventures (PG) [s] Movie: “Waiting For The Light” (PG) (’90) Stars: Teri Garr Christmas With Emma Dean Presented By Eat Well Magazine [s] The Garden Gurus [s] NINE News: First At Five [s] Program To Be Advised NINE News Saturday [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] Christmas With Delta Goodrem [s] Movie: “Four Holidays” (M s) (’08) Stars: Vince Vaughn Movie: “Just Like Heaven” (M) (’05) Stars: Reese Witherspoon, Mark Ruffalo Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything (PG) [s]

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6:00 6:00 Home Shopping rage (PG) [s] 7:00 7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] Weekend Breakfast [s] 10:00 10:00 Cricket: Pre Game [s] Compass [s] 11:00 Cricket: The Ashes: Australia v 11:00 Songs Of Praise [s] 11:30 England: Test 1: Day 5: ABC News At Noon [s] 12:00 Session 1 *Live* From The Landline Summer [s] 2:00 Gabba [s] Heywire [s] 2:30 1:00 Cricket: The Lunch Break [s] Gardening Australia [s] 1:40 Cricket: The Ashes: Australia v 4:00 Pilgrimage (PG) 5:00 England: Test 1: Day 5: Magical Land Of Oz [s] 5:30 Session 2 *Live* From The Everyone’s A Critic (PG) [s] 6:00 Gabba [s] Art Works [s] 7:00 3:40 Cricket: Tea Break [s] The Sound [s] 4:00 Cricket: The Ashes: Australia v 8:00 Antiques Roadshow [s] England: Test 1: Day 5: ABC News Sunday [s] Session 3 *Live* From The 9:10 Death In Paradise (PG) [s] Gabba [s] Total Control (MA15+) [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] Noughts + Crosses (M l) [s] Harrow: Ex Animo (M l,n,v) [s] 7:30 Cricket: Big Bash League: Sydney Thunder v Melbourne Talking Heads: The Hand Of Stars *Live* From Sydney God (M) [s] 11:40 Showground [s] Silent Witness: To Brighton, To Brighton (Part 2) (M v) [s] 11:00 Movie: “Se7en” (MA15+) (’95) 12:10 Stars: Morgan Freeman, rage (MA15+) [s] Andrew Kevin Walker Death In Paradise (M) [s] 1:00 Gardening Australia [s] 1:30 Home Shopping 1:30

Animal Tales (PG) [s] Weekend Today [s] Cows For Cambodia (PG) [s] The Xtreme CollXtion (PG) [s] Fishing Australia (PG) [s] The Coolangatta Gold 2021 Ultimate Rush (PG) [s] Snackmasters (PG) [s] Bondi Vet (PG) [s] NINE News: First At Five [s] Program To Be Advised NINE News Sunday [s] 60 Minutes (PG) [s] David Attenborough’s A Perfect Planet: The Sun (PG) Movie: “Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw” (M l,v) (’19) Stars: Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham, Idris Elba, Vanessa Kirby, Helen Mirren, Eiza González Gold Coast Cops (PG) [s] Chicago Med: Play By My Rules (M) [s] The Garden Gurus [s] Home Shopping

6:00 Religious Programs [s] 5:00 France 24 Feature News 8:00 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 5:15 NHK World English News 8:30 Freshly Picked With Simon 5:30 Worldwatch Toohey [s] 1:00 Motor Sports: Shannons 9:00 Australia By Design (PG) [s] Motorsport Championship 9:30 Studio 10 Sunday (PG) [s] *Live* 12:00 Luca’s Key Ingredient [s] 3:00 FIFA World Cup 2022 12:30 Everyday Gourmet With Magazine Justine Schofield [s] 3:30 Figure Skating: ISU: Grand 1:00 Farm To Fork [s] Prix Russia 1:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 4:00 Cycling: Cape To Cape 2:00 Jamie’s Easy Meals For 5:00 Lancefield Dreaming (PG) Every Day [s] 5:05 Going Places With Ernie 2:30 Roads Less Travelled [s] Dingo (PG) 3:00 Pat Callinan’s 4x4 5:35 Nazi Megastructures: Adventures [s] Hitler’s Desert War (PG) 4:00 All 4 Adventure [s] 6:30 SBS World News 5:00 10 News First [s] 7:35 Big Ben - Restoring The 6:30 The Sunday Project (PG) [s] World Famous Clock (PG) 7:30 The Graham Norton Show 8:30 Muhammad Ali (M) (M) [s] 10:30 Michael Palin: Travels Of A 8:30 CSI: Vegas (M) [s] Lifetime (PG) 9:30 FBI: Walk The Line (M) [s] 11:20 24 Hours In Emergency: 10:30 FBI: Leverage (M) [s] Call Of Duty (M) 11:30 The Sunday Project (PG) [s] 12:15 Chasing The Moon: 12:30 Home Shopping Earthrise (PG)

6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News Mornings [s] The Great Acceleration (PG) 11:30 12:00 The Heights (PG) [s] ABC News At Noon [s] The Larkins (PG) [s] Press (M l,s) [s] ABC News Afternoons [s] Think Tank (PG) [s] Grand Designs Australia (PG) 2:00 The Drum [s] ABC News [s] 3:00 7.30 [s] 4:00 Australian Story Summer Series [s] 5:00 Universe With Brian Cox [s] 6:00 Catching A Predator (M) [s] 7:00 ABC Late News [s] Books That Made Us (M l,v) [s] Noughts + Crosses (M l,v) [s] 11:00 Exposed - The Case Of Keli Lane: Truth And Lies (M l,v) [s] 12:00 rage (MA15+) [s] The Drum [s] 7.30 [s] 2:00

Sunrise [s] The Morning Show [s] Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “The Perfect Christmas Present” (AKA ‘Mr. Christmas’) (PG) (’17) Stars: Sam Page, Tara Hol, Sam Guinan-Nyhar, Emily Peterson, Ta'Rhonda Jones, Stacia Crawford, Thomas Lounsbury, Cliff Grant World’s Deadliest Weather: Caught On Camera (PG) [s] The Chase UK (PG) [s] Seven News At 4 [s] The Chase Australia (PG) [s] Seven News [s] Cricket: Big Bash League: Brisbane Heat v Melbourne Renegades *Live* From Metricon Stadium [s] Fantasy Island: The Big Five Oh (M) [s] Movie: “Viva Las Vegas” (G) (’64) Stars: Elvis Presley, Ann-Margret, Cesare Danova Home Shopping

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Today [s] Today Extra Summer (PG) [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] Movie: “Once Upon A Main Street” (PG) (’20) Stars: Vanessa Lachey Garden Gurus Moments [s] Pointless (PG) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] NINE’s Afternoon News [s] Millionaire Hot Seat [s] NINE News [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] RBT: Hippy Bus/ No Lights (PG) [s] – Follow the police units for a unique behind the scenes look at RBT patrols testing for alcohol and drug affected drivers. Emergency (M) [s] A Fire Inside (M) [s] NINE News Late [s] Chicago Med: Death Do Us Part (M) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] Home Shopping

6:00 The Talk [s] 7:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 7:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 8:00 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (M) [s] 1:00 The Living Room (PG) [s] 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:30 Everyday Gourmet [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 Freshly Picked [s] 4:00 Farm To Fork [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) [s] 8:00 Territory Cops (PG) [s] 8:30 FBI: Most Wanted: Tough Love (M) [s] 9:30 FBI: Most Wanted: Winner (M v) [s] 10:30 The FBI Declassified: The Spies Next Door (M v) [s] 11:30 The Project (PG) [s] 12:30 The Late Show (PG) [s]

6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 11:30 Antiques Roadshow [s] 12:00 The Heights (PG) [s] ABC News At Noon [s] Us (M l) [s] Glitch (M l,s,v) [s] ABC News Afternoons [s] Think Tank (PG) [s] Grand Designs Australia (PG) The Drum [s] 2:00 ABC News [s] 7.30 [s] Anh’s Brush With Fame: Jack 3:00 4:00 Thompson (PG) [s] 5:00 Secrets Of Althorp With 6:00 Charles Spencer (PG) [s] 7:00 Australia Remastered: Nature’s Great Divide: Where Worlds Collide (PG) [s] You Can’t Ask That (M) [s] 11:00 ABC Late News [s] Designing A Legacy (M l) [s] 12:00 Midsomer Murders: The Killings Of Copenhagen (M) [s] 12:30 rage (MA15+) [s]

Sunrise [s] The Morning Show [s] Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “A Godwink Christmas” (AKA ‘A Christmas Coincidence’) (PG) (’18) Stars: Kimberley Sustad, Paul Campbell, Kathie Lee Gifford, Giles Panton, Ryan Alexander McDonald, Dolores Drake, Natalie Sharp, Lucia Walters World’s Deadliest Weather: Caught On Camera (PG) [s] The Chase UK (PG) [s] Seven News At 4 [s] The Chase Australia (PG) [s] Seven News [s] Cricket: Big Bash League: Hobart Hurricanes v Perth Scorchers *Live* From Marvel Stadium [s] Born To Kill?: The Washington Sniper (M v) [s] The Goldbergs: The Lasagna You Deserve (PG) [s] Home Shopping

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Today [s] Today Extra Summer (PG) [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] Movie: “Felix NaviDAD” (PG) (’20) Stars: Mario Lopez, AnnaLynne McCord Making Of Ghostbusters Afterlife [s] Pointless (PG) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] NINE’s Afternoon News [s] Millionaire Hot Seat [s] NINE News [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] Travel Guides: Mauritius (PG) The Weakest Link: Reality Special (M) [s] Kath & Kim: The Hideous Truth (PG) [s] Kath & Kim: Cactus Hour (PG) NINE News Late [s] Damian Lewis - Spy Wars: Exodus (M v) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] Home Shopping

6:00 The Talk [s] 7:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 7:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 8:00 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (M) [s] 1:00 The Dog House Australia (PG) [s] 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:30 Everyday Gourmet [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 Freshly Picked [s] 4:00 Farm To Fork [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 The Dog House Australia (PG) [s] 8:30 NCIS: Nearly Departed (M) [s] 9:30 NCIS: True Believer (M v) [s] 10:30 NCIS: Los Angeles: The Frogman’s Daughter (M v) [s] 11:30 The Project (PG) [s] 12:30 The Late Show (PG) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping

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

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

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

Reel Action [s] Religious Programs [s] Healthy Homes Australia [s] Escape Fishing With ET [s] All 4 Adventure [s] Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day [s] Studio 10 Saturday (PG) [s] Jamie - Easy Meals At Christmas [s] Christmas With Australian Women’s Weekly (PG) [s] Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures [s] All 4 Adventure [s] Waltzing Jimeoin (PG) [s] Roads Less Travelled [s] 10 News First [s] Bondi Rescue (PG) [s] Territory Cops (PG) [s] Football: Isuzu Ute A-League Men: Round 4: Adelaide United v Melbourne Victory *Live* From Coopers Stadium [s] Ambulance UK (M d) [s] Home Shopping

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rage (PG) [s] Weekend Breakfast [s] rage (PG) [s] rage Guest Programmer (PG) ABC News At Noon [s] Endeavour: Terminus (PG) [s] Restoration Australia: Nanima, NSW (PG) [s] Australia’s Lost Impressionist [s] Dream Gardens: Balwyn (PG) Landline [s] Basketball: WNBL: Round 2: Adelaide Lightning v Perth Lynx *Live* From The Lights Community And Sports Centre [s] ABC News [s] The Larkins (PG) [s] Us (M l) [s] Total Control (MA15+) [s] Call The Midwife (M) [s] Father Brown: The Blood Of The Anarchists (M v) [s] rage Guest Programmer (MA15+) [s]

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France 24 Feature News NHK World English News Worldwatch PBS Newshour Arabian Sands Nazi Megastructures: Japan’s Death Railway (PG) SBS World News Celebrity Letters And Numbers (M) The World’s Greatest Hotels: Claridge’s London (PG) Russia To Iran: Across The Wild Frontier (PG) (In English/ Russian) 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) Movie: “The Girl Who Played With Fire” (MA15+) (’09) Stars: Daniel Craig (In Swedish) Movie: “The Girl Who Kicked The Hornet’s Nest” (MA15+) (’09) Stars: Michael Nyqvist (In Swedish) 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,n,s)

France 24 Feature News NHK World English News Worldwatch The Italians Movie: “Rosemary’s Way” (PG) (’21) Stars: Rosemary Kariuki The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) The Wonderful World Of Chocolate (PG) Jeopardy! (PG) Letters And Numbers Mastermind SBS World News Britain’s Most Historic Towns: Industrial Revolution Manchester (PG) Tony Robinson’s World By Rail: Thailand And Malaysia (PG) 24 Hours In Emergency (M) SBS World News The Crimson Rivers (In French) Tell Me Who I Am (M s,v) (In Spanish/ English) France 24 Feature News NHK World English News Worldwatch PBS Newshour The Italians The Chefs’ Line Child Genius The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) The Wonderful World Of Chocolate (PG) Jeopardy! (PG) Letters And Numbers Mastermind SBS World News Secrets Of Royal Travel (PG) My Childhood, My Country (M) (In Pashto/ English/ Dari) Great British Railway Journeys SBS World News Man In Room 301 (M l,s) (In Finnish) Before We Die (MA15+) (In Swedish) Miss S (M d) (In Mandarin)

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

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NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANISATIONS

ARTS & CULTURE Toukley District Art Society

Hall available for hire.

4976 1642

Lake Munmorah 50s Plus Leisure and Learning Club

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

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

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

Long Jetty Over 50s Club

4392 4666

4358 8390

Indoor Bowls, Table Tennis, Yoga , Computer lessons, exercise Writers meet monthly to classes, Tai Chi, Zumba Gold encourage and develop their and much more. writing skills.We meet on the 4th Free WI FI - 9am to 3 pm Saturday of each month – arrive 4332 5522 at 1.15pm for a 1.30 start. Woodbury Community Centre RSL Pelican Day 1 Woolmers Cres, Mardi. Club Killarney Vale

Wyong Writers

4333 7489

meilingvenning@hotmail.com www.wyongwriters.org

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

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

Wyong Drama Group

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

General enquiries:

1300665600

COMMUNITY GROUPS Central Coast Caravanners Inc

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

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

4353 4988

contact@centralcoastclc.org.au

The Creative Compassion Centre

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

0437 048 815

Country Women’s Association-Toukley

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

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

The Lakes Church

4353 0977 thelakes.net.au

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

Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre

providing practical experience and confidence.

4321 0275

Central Coast Prostate Cancer Support Group (Wyong)

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

4367 9600 www.pcfa.org.au

Grow Mental Health Support

1800 558 268 or www.grow.org.au

S.A

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

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

newcastlesagroup@gmail.com

Toukley Neighbourhood Centre

HISTORY GROUPS

4385 5027

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

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

Better Hearing Australia

Hearing loss management All Welcome! Sundays - 8:30am, Support and educational groups

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 & Small friendly groups formed to learn how to overcome anxiety, international issues & campaigns Council and parliamentary depression and loneliness and representation - 3rd Thur improve mental health and centralcoast.nsw.greens.org.au well being. Weekly meetings at centralcoastgreens@gmail.com Woy Woy and Wyong. Grow is anonymous, free and open to all. Liberal Party

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.

Wyong Neighbourhood Centre

pioneerdairy@bigpond.com

0421 785 599

10:30am & 5pm, Kids church, youth group, cafe, wheelchair friendly, 6 Pioneer Ave, Tuggerah

0473 631 439

Museum & Historical Society, Wyong District

Ourimbah Branch How good is this? 2nd Thurs

0468 476 237

PROBUS CLUBS The Entrance Probus Club

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

SPECIAL INTEREST Biz Plus Networking Association

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

Central Coast Budgerigar

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

Tuggerah Lakes U3A The Entrance - cryptic

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

0478 228 914

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

Wyong Probus Club

www.tugglakesu3a.info

4352 3692

KI-DO Mingara Judo Academy

4390 2451

SPORT

Groups/schools welcome Morning tea/lunch for group bookings, wheelchair friendly, Alison Homestead 1 Cape Rd, Wyong Sun-Thur 10am-2pm

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

www.alisonhomestead.com.au

Inner Wheel Club Wyong Inc

www.kidomingarajudo.com.au

The Lions Club of The Entrance

Canton Beach Sports Club Lawn Bowls

4352 1886

Wyong Family History Group Inc.

probuswyong55090@gmail.com

SERVICE GROUPS

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

0413 237 010

Join a team of dedicated Wyong Lakes Australian women, sharing fun and Rules Football Club Interested in researching your friendship and a passion for Play AFL - Teams for Boys, Girls, family history in Australia and community service 10am 3rd Women & Men. overseas? Come along and Wed at Wyong Golf Club 4393 No Experience Necessary learn how. Building 9/6 Rankens 2755 0404 257 702 Court, Wyong. Tues - Thurs at iiw.au.wyong@gmail.com play@wyonglakesafc.com.au 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 at Parkview room Central Coast Leagues Club

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

0488 286 006

theentrancelions@gmail.com

The Lions Club of Gwandalan

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

4972 5562

secgwandalanlions@gmail.com

The Lions Club of Wyong

50 years supporting

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

VENUE HIRE

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

0408 271 957

pioneerdairy@bigpond.com

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DOWN IN THE GARDEN: Gardening with La Niña

CHERALYN DARCEY

It’s going to be a long-wet summer due to La Niña moving in on us. For gardeners it means an adjustment to the way you have been planning, planting, and maintaining your patch of paradise. We were under its spell last summer so this should not be anything new unless you are a just starting out on your gardening journey. The good news is that the science bunch at the Bureau of Meteorology inform us that this time around, La Niña is going to have a gentler effect on us. A natural weather occurrence, La Niña happens when there is a shift in weather patterns and ocean temperatures in the Pacific Ocean around the equator. The waters cool down and clouds, with their rain, head on over to us in Australia. While this event usually only happens once every now and then, it can occur in back-to-back years as it has this summer. In general, La Niña brings with her more rain, colder average daytime temperatures and warmer nights so let’s explore what difference it will make to your garden and what can you do about it.

plant growth. You need to keep an eye on things more closely. Trim and prune the lower leaves and branches of plants and remove some of the laterals to also open that breathing space for your plants. Empty water-filled vessels, remove dead and dying foliage, fruits and flowers and inspect for signs of disease especially fungal issues. Spray zucchini, melons, pumpkins, squashes, and cucumbers every week if powdery mildew appears with either a mixture of half milk and half water or 2 cups or water with ½ teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda mixed into it. Never use in full sun, make sure all areas of the plant are covered and repeat after rain. While having potted plants bunched together can be a positive move to create a microenvironment with a higher humidity, you may find that they too will fare better now with some space between them. The additional water will also cause the nutrients in the soil in the garden or in outdoor pot plants to become diluted and to run off all together so additional feeding will be required. Slow-release pelletised fertilisers are a good solution at this time as they will give you a longer period of effectiveness over liquid or even solid preparations. Make sure that your compost heap is not getting too wet. You can cover and you can also fix a compost that has become too wet but turning and adding in additional dry ingredients such as cardboard, straws, sawdust and chipped gardened prunings. Along with all the water La Niña brings with it an increase in cloud cover so when planting adjust your plans for maximum possible sun areas for plants that require it. Move potted plants to areas that will

catch more sun if needed, don’t rely on what is usual for them. With the decrease in sun and heat due to cloud cover you may notice a decrease in produce, but don’t be alarmed, that’s just nature and next year things should return to normal for you. One benefit is that you may be able to plant a little out of ‘normal’ season this year with an early autumn planting but just like our daily weather forecasts, things can change. Watch your own area, take note of the temperature each day to work out patterns but in the end, we all know that a few harsh late hot summer days can ruin the best of intentions. My advice is to plant indoors (greenhouses and stands) so you can easily move them to friendlier areas if needed. One last note, these conditions bring out a lot of creepy crawlies. Funnel Webs and snakes to name just two. Always wear gloves and closed footwear and shake out boots and

gardening shoes before putting them on.

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Dear Cheralyn,

All this moisture at a warmer part of the year is an open invitation to the dreaded moulds and mildews. If planting now, build up mounds to pop each new plant into and raised garden beds whether container type or just completely mounded up areas will be best. This helps with soil drainage and can assist to increase air flow in some situations. Talking of air flow, now is not the time to plant too closely, in fact give all your new botanical friends a bit of room between each to help keep the air flowing around them. Mulch will retain water for any hot spells that may arise, but now more than ever, you must ensure that mulches are kept away from trunks and stems, at least a good handspan or more depending on the size of your plant. You will need to go out into your garden every day as water will start pooling and this will also mean faster

We have lived in Toukley for four years now and have noticed leeches in our backyard. This is new as we have not noticed them before. Why is it happening and what can we do about it? Dianne, Toukley

Time to plant flowering potted roses and get that potted colour in for Christmas. Just a few things you could plant this week include any and just about all culinary 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: Merry Christmas Trees, Bushes & Flowers

Hi Dianne, although a natural part of our environment, they are not nice to find in your garden, I agree. Not all leeches are blood suckers, some find plants a far tastier alternative. Some are aquatic and others are land dwellers, but I can see you have an abundance of blood suckers that need to be shown the door so here are a few tips you could try. While not good for all your plants (do a patch test), spraying lemon juice or a diluted solution of lemon juice and water has proven to be helpful at

Yes, I heard the hype, but it seemed a bit in the fad-wagon, and I need a big dose of substance along with inspiration in my gardening books. Then a friend happened to have a copy when they visited me last week and yes, I’ve now ordered my own. Hannah shares her life, the good life, with infectious joy and in a way that will inspire you to look at what you already have around you and to make the best of it. This energy is one of practical positivity with a focus on actions that will bear out a better world for us all. A much-needed example of the simple steps we can all take towards self-reliance, self-care, and community involvement. Sprinkled with recipes (yoghurt, breads, garden helpers), tips, examples, tutorials (DIY water tanks!) and all those flashes of gorgeous Tasmanian vistas through the garden as the backdrop to her good life, I think this is one of the best sustainable gardening books for the rest of us. Also, you make me want to have pink hair again Hannah. This book would make another great Christmas gift.

keeping them at bay. Sprinkling salt in an area they are traversing will help as well but like lemon juice, it can negatively affect the plants in your garden. Simple preventative measures are to provide better drainage in your garden and don’t let water accumulate in plant dishes and containers. Empty and clean water features regularly and if they are not home to aquatic life, a slosh of white vinegar

can help to deter them. I love this old method for drawing them out. Get the freshest liver you can from the local butcher. Place it on a plate in the area of concern, once it’s full of leeches, place in an airtight container and dispose of it. bunches of love, Cheralyn.

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 botanical history & gardening podcast with Vicki White. Send your gardening questions, events, and news to: gardeningcentralcoast@gmail.com

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BUSINESS & PROPERTY

Business & Property Australia’s oldest chicken company given $2M boost A Wyong based company will duplicate its production line, helping to boost its capacity and meet the growing demand for its fresh, frozen, and readymade gourmet meals, thanks to the NSW Government’s Regional Job Creation Fund. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said a $2M grant will enable Cordina Food Group to purchase equipment for a second end-to-end cooking line, creating 100 full-time jobs, including apprenticeships and training opportunities. “The expanded production line will help meet the surge in demand for Cordina’s gourmet poultry items that are sold throughout national supermarket chains and by local food retailers,” Crouch said. “Established in 1948, Cordina Food Group is Australia’s oldest chicken company, and this funding will help it thrive well into the future with production boosted by 100 per cent. “The company’s expansion and extra processing capacity

said the $130M Regional Job Creation Fund aims to create more than 6,500 new direct jobs in Regional NSW by providing incentives to expand and keep operations in regional areas. “Providing businesses with the opportunity to fast track their growth plans to expand their operations means they can increase their production, attract more investment and create new jobs today, which is great news for the local economy. “Setting businesses up for success helps the local community grow and new jobs mean more people earning a wage and spreading their pay packets in local stores, cafes, restaurants and on local goods and services,” Toole said. More information on the NSW Government’s Regional Job Creation Fund can be found at investregionalnsw.com/ RJCFund. Cordina Food Group has received a $2M grant to duplicate their production line

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Source: Media release, Dec 3 Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch

Mounties Group makes move into health care Mounties Group, the organisation that sprung from the Mt Pritchard & District Community Club, has made a move into health care on the Coast by purchasing a Wyoming medical centre. Mounties Group has taken over several smaller Central Coast service clubs recently but this is its first foray into the

provision of health services in the region. The acquisition of ‘Invitation to Health,’ the Wyoming medical centre owned and operated by Dr Penny Caldicott and Eric D’Indy is the first step by Mounties to grow a new division of its Mounties Care business in the GP health service space. As of this month, Invitation to Health will be owned by

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Caldicott said. “This mission, along with our values, aligns with how Mounties have always operated – like us, they truly care about members of the community and improving their lives.” The Wyoming centre will continue to operate as Invitation to Health for the foreseeable future and Caldicott and D’Indy will continue to be involved in the centre’s operations.

Wyoming is one of other planned Mounties Care clinic locations across NSW. Mounties Group CEO, Dale Hunt, said the move had been a year in the making. “Mounties Care has had an outstanding year since its initial launch and this move adds another ‘string to our bow’ for our members and local communities”, he said.

The acquisition of the medical centre comes at a time when a lack of access to GP services is under the spotlight. A hearing of the Senate inquiry into GP shortages is expected to take place in Erina during December to try and establish the extent of the problem on the Coast (see health story on page ??). Nicola Riches

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Residential flat building proposed for Canton Beach Affordable housing provider, Pacific Link Housing Limited, has lodged a development application with Central Coast Council to build a 14unit residential flat building at 8 Kantara Road, Canton Beach. A Statement of Environmental Effects (SEE) submitted in support of the DA said the development would be a twostorey residential flat building with the cost of construction for the proposal totalling $4.5M (inclusive of GST). According to the SEE, the site is zoned R3 Medium Density Residential under the Wyong Local Environmental Plan 2013 (WLEP) and a residential flat building is permitted within that zone. Key features of the proposal include: • Construction of a two-storey residential flat building above an existing fill pad,comprising 10 x 1 bedroom units and 4 x 2 bedroom units; • Vehicular access from Wallis

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Avenue and Kantara Road; • 15 at-grade car spaces, including two adaptable spaces and one visitor space; • Ancillary services and infrastructure, including a stormwater retention tank; • Retention of 3 significant trees and removal of several smaller trees; • 371.2 square metres of soft landscaping across the site and retention and protection

of one mature eucalyptus tree and two Norfolk Island Pine trees. The proposal is considered to provide an “appropriate response to identified environmental constraints, including flooding and significant trees. “Its approval will result in the provision of much-needed apartment style housing (including adaptable housing) in an attractive location in a

built form that is compatible with both existing development and the desired character for the locality,” the SEE said. “The site’s proximity to highamenity recreational areas, the town centre of Toukley and bus routes providing convenient access to the Wyong centre make the site suitable for the development of medium density housing. “Canton Beach predominately comprises of low-density

residential development, with holiday park style tourist and visitor accommodation, recreational uses and public open space orientated along the lake foreshore. “A registered club and playing fields are located to the northeast of the suburb along Hibbard Street and a retirement village operated by RSL LifeCare (‘Long Khanh Lakefront’) is located in the central-southern extent. The site has an area of approximately 1,473m² with frontages to Kantara Rd and Wallis Ave of 61.01m and 20.77m, respectively The site has been substantially cleared and accommodates a fill pad raised to 0.8-1.2m in height. These works were undertaken as part of the redevelopment of the site and adjoining allotment approved under DA 1440/2017. The fill pad is constructed above the flood level, and designed to enable the flow of flood water in the case of a 1 in 100 year event without creating adverse downstream impacts.

Each unit will include an open plan kitchen, living and dining area; a separate laundry and bathroom (including some with ensuites); and one or two bedrooms, each with built in robes. All units would have a private covered balcony or terrace directly accessible from living spaces. Each unit also includes air conditioning, instantaneous electric hot water, timber look flooring, security intercom and MATV systems. Two of the units at ground level (Units 1 and 2) have been designed to be adaptable. The building will have a significant micro inverter solar PV system on the roof, and retention and reuse of rainwater within the landscaped areas. The application is currently on exhibition and submissions can be made via the DA tracker on Council’s website. Source: DA1691/2021, Nov 30 Central Coast Council DA Tracker

Complaints and feedback policy updated A recommendation to update Central Coast Council’s Complaints and Feedback Management Policy was approved by Administrator, Rik Hart, at the November 23 Council meeting. The policy was initially reviewed at the October 28 Council meeting and Hart also considered recommendations from the 2019-20 Complaints Management Final Internal Audit Report (March 2021). The Policy provides guidance

on the key principles and concepts of Council’s complaint management processes for reference by staff, Councillors and to members of the public who wish to make a complaint or provide feedback. While on public exhibition from October 7 to November 7, the policy consultation received 11 submissions; the majority of which shared concerns or feedback to Council in lieu of Policy change recommendations. The submission which

included a recommendation suggested a requirement for Council staff to distinguish between a complaint, and a comment or feedback – a recommendation which has been endorsed by Council. Hart thanked the community for their participation and feedback throughout the consultation period, and flagged Council’s ongoing commitment to continuous improvement. “Undertaking regular revision of policies ensures they stay

current and incorporates best practice, with the aim of meeting community priorities and ensuring good governance. “The update to our Policy was informed by our community; we asked for their collaboration and we are pleased to include their recommendation.” Understanding customer experience with Council is a key strategic priority. Following the implementation of Council’s Online Customer Experience Centre (CX Portal) on September 27, 2020 as part

of its improvement program, Council has measured a 36 per cent decrease in community complaints for 2020/21. Given that multiple submissions during the Policy’s public exhibition period included concerns or feedback in lieu of recommendations, Council embraced this opportunity to start a dialogue with these members of the community, contacting each person by telephone or email and entering their feedback into Council’s Customer Relationship

Management System. “Thank you to our customers and members of our community who continue to be respectful to our staff during this significant period of change and challenge, and thank you to our staff, who have shown resilience and an unwavering commitment to servicing the community throughout Council’s recent financial crisis,” said Hart. Source: Media release, Nov 23 Central Coast Council

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Doctors speak out about GP shortage as inquiry comes to Coast The first hearing of the Senate inquiry into the socalled GP shortage to be held outside of Canberra will take place on the Central Coast on December 14. Details are thin on the ground, however, a hearing is scheduled at Erina Leagues Club for 11am on that date. The program, available online, is currently blank. It was originally thought that speakers would dial-in to speak at an online conference and it is not yet clear which geographic areas will be called upon to participate in the hearing. Chairperson of the Central Coast Community Women’s Health Centre, Robyn Moore, is on the list to speak at a hearing, although no concrete details have been issued by the Senate. In August this year, the Senate referred an inquiry into the provision of GPs and related primary health services to outer metropolitan, rural, and regional

Australians to the Senate Community Affairs References Committee for inquiry. The inquiry came off the back ofanecdotesamongcommunities about GP shortages outside of the country’s main metropolitan areas. Since the inquiry called for submissions, several local GPs and medical practitioners have confirmed that there is a GP shortage that has been fuelled by myriad issues. Moore’s submission to the inquiry echoed community concerns and highlighted the difficulty women’s health centre has experienced when trying to recruit doctors. “For the past three years we have been trying to recruit more GPs for our community practice as we knew that our long-serving GPs would be retiring, Moore said. “During this period, we have advertised with the RACGP, Hunter New England Central

Coast (HNECC) Primary Health Network (PHN), Facebook, Seek and specialist medical recruiters. “The competition for GPs on the Central Coast has been very challenging as there have been increasing shortages for the past five years,” she explained. The situation is complex and made more complicated by the rules and legislation that applies to the training and recruitment of doctors, both Australian-trained, and those who have trained overseas. Changes to the governing rules began in 2018 and 2019, which exacerbated what were seen as already long-standing recruitment challenges. One of those changes applied to the rules that allowed medical centres to sponsor overseas doctors and bring them into Australia. The second was alterations made to the “distribution priority areas” (DPA) which allowed practices, in the face of shortages,

to recruit international doctors. A DPA, an area officially recognised as having a shortage, can only be applied when it is outside what is known as a ‘MM1’ – there being seven MM levels across the country in total. MM stands for Modified Monash (Model) and MM1 is metropolitan. The Central Coast has been classified as an MM1 area, meaning it is unable to reap the benefits of a DPA status. Northern parts of the Coast including Budgewoi and Toukley were given DPA status until it was pulled in 2019. Dr Shamila Beattie is a GP and business owner in Blue Haven who has made a detailed submission to the inquiry. “We were designated to be in a district of workforce shortage and in addition to the usual recruitment pathways, we were eligible to sponsor overseas trained doctors similar to ourselves. “This system worked well and

by 2019 we had five full-time GPs and one part time servicing over 8,000 patients,” she explained. “Due to changes in the government policy, we are no longer eligible to sponsor overseas trained doctors or deemed to be in a Distribution Priority Area (DPA). “This change to policy has had a catastrophic effect to our local community as we are no longer able to provide the service they want or deserve. “We have to turn away new patients every day as all of our GPs have closed their books. “We have a minimum of one week to see a doctor and at least 10 people on our cancellation list every day.” Dr Brad Cranney operates four medical centres on the Coast including at Toukley, Warnervale and Tuggerah. In his submission he explained that he would lose doctors over the next five years as they approached retirement.

“We cannot survive without the ability to hire overseas doctors,” he said. “Patients in the community are waiting weeks to get an appointment with their GP and we are turning away 60 patients a day. “We need to train more medical students in Australian universities and rotate them to general practices outside of capital cities as part of their tertiary education.” Cranney is calling for the reinstatement of the DPA for the northern part of the Central Coast and other regional practices across Australia. Submissions also point to issues surrounding a freezing of Medicare rebates and a reduction on the Central Coast of bulk billing rebates to match those of Greater Sydney. It is the committee’s intention to report back by the end of March 2022. Nicola Riches

Beach access focus of action plan Central Coast Council has launched its 2021-2025 Disability Inclusion Action Plan, a detailed strategy which demonstrates Council’s commitment to improving accessibility and inclusion on the Coast and promotes Council’s actions to achieve this. Launched on December 3, which is International Day of People with Disability, the Plan’s vision is to make the Central Coast an accessible and inclusive place to live, visit, work and play. Central Coast Council

Administrator, Rik Hart, said the plan’s focus areas reflect what is most important to the community and align with the NSW Disability Inclusion Plan. “Council worked in close consultation with the community and the Access and Inclusion Reference Group to guide the development of this plan. “The plan’s four focus areas are increasing positive community behaviours towards people with a disability, creating a more accessible, inclusive and liveable region, increasing meaningful employment opportunities, and improving access to Council services.

“Thank you to the community members and our Access and Inclusion Reference Group whose knowledge, expertise and lived experience of disability has helped inform this plan. “Together, we’ve developed an actionable strategy that will increase liveability, quality of life and foster a sense of wellbeing for community members living with disability across the Coast,” Hart said. Access to beaches and natural features continues to be a key theme raised during the development of the plan. The 2021-2025 Disability Inclusion Action Plan renews its

focus on beach accessibility through Council’s Beach Access Program, which was an action within Council’s first 20172021 Disability Inclusion Action Plan. In the lead up to the summer patrol season, Council has collaborated with Surf Life Saving to make sure serviced beaches are accessible and inclusive. To date, Council’s Beach Access Program has improved access to 13 beaches on the Coast for people with disability through a suite of serviced beach wheelchairs and purpose-built beach matting

during the summer patrol period. Beach wheelchairs are now available for use at Avoca Beach, Copacabana Beach, Killcare Beach, Lakes Beach, Macmasters Beach, Ocean Beach, Shelly Beach, Soldiers Beach, Terrigal Beach, The Entrance, Toowoon Bay, Umina Beach and Wamberal Beach. All beach wheelchairs have been serviced to the highest serviced safety standard. Council has conducted site visits to assess and prioritise which beaches are safe to have beach matting installed. Throughout summer 2021-

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2022, beach matting will be at Toowoon Bay, Umina Beach, Ocean Beach and Terrigal Beach, while Council is exploring the installation of matting at Avoca Beach, Cabbage Tree Bay and Copacabana Lagoon. These beaches have been chosen because erosion is low to moderate, and they are relatively flat. The Central Coast Disability Inclusion Action Plan 20212025 is available on Central Coast Council’s website under Strategies and Plans. Source: Media release, Dec 3 Central Coast Council

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Arts scholarships help local songwriter and poet A passion for their art and a commitment to an artistic career is the common thread running through the 26 singers, songwriters, visual artists, actors, filmmakers, dancers, gallery curators, writers, opera singers, prop makers, and poets who received grants at the annual Bouddi Foundation for the Arts Awards Ceremony recently. Actor, Director and Founder and Chairman of the Foundation John Bell said, “This year’s awardees are truly remarkable in the quality of their work, and all have the potential to excel in their chosen field. “Each has persevered toward their end goal despite the COVID-19 pandemic’s devastating effects on artists of all genres seeking to earn a living across this nation,” Bell said. The grants fund tuition, musical instruments, artist’s supplies, recording studio time, film making cameras and equipment, travel and more, supporting each artist’s unique career plan set out in their grant application. Blue Haven’s Kani Lukuta impressed the Foundation’s music adjudicators with his seriously funny, self-composed comic songs. He is a singer-songwriter and

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multi-talented musician on guitar, harmonica, and piano. He will use his grant to upgrade his instruments, and to produce a comedy album. Lukuta said it feels great to be recognised for his art. “I’m really glad that I’ve gotten to a stage that I can share my art and be proud of it. “I found out about the Bouddi Foundation through my music teacher who encouraged me to nominate. “I will be using my grant

money to upgrade my instruments, and if I have any left over, I will use it to record an EP comedy album. “I’m really inspired by a lot of comedians, and I always love to make people laugh. “It’s very good to make people laugh so I thought why not combine my music with comedy,” Lukuta said. Another local awardee this year was Andrew Menken from Budgewoi. Menken is a poet with a

particular emphasis on his community, and his focus is developing a cultural landscape. He plans to use his grant to fund the publication of his poems and to travel to regional writing conferences. Menken said the Bouddi Foundation Awards were a wonderful opportunity, especially after lockdown for artists to showcase their work. “I heard about the Bouddi Foundation Awards through some of my lecturers at the

University of Newcastle, and a few friends sent me an email about it. “With the grant I will be trying to travel to regional areas to expand my writing and shift my perspective. “I was originally meant to be travelling overseas as well but COVID got in the way of that. “Majority of the amount though will be put towards publishing a poetry book of my work, which I hope to do when I finish my PhD in mid to late 2023.

“Being around other creative people at uni really inspired me to pursue poetry. “Now that I’m a little older, I am really inspired by my community and other poets from Australia and America,” Menken said. Other local recipients include scriptwriter Joshua Maxwell from Berkeley Vale, painter Rebecca Ahn from Tumbi Umbi, and musical theatre performer Jacinta-Rose Burley from Blue Haven. “I want to thank the Bouddi Foundation for the Arts for their vital role the Foundation plays in supporting and encouraging young artists. “To each and every one of you who have been part of raising funds to ensure that these awards can go on year after year, I want to thank you because by simply making a contribution you are going a long way towards helping ensure the viability of the young artists that we see here today,” Wicks said. Constrained this year by public health orders to a small audience of awardees, their family guests and invitees, the Foundation looks forward to an awards event in 2022 open to the community showcasing the fantastic wealth of young talent here in the region. Harry Mulholland

Preschool teachers gain national recognition for excellence The teachers at Toukley Preschool have been recognised as some of Australia’s most outstanding educators at Futurity Investment Group’s National Excellence in Teaching Awards (NEiTA). The teachers’ passion for what they do and determination to always go the extra mile has not gone unnoticed. Each teacher plans lessons in depth to ensure students’ interests are reflected in the learning activities. Culturally, the teachers are leading the way with Indigenous perspectives and diverse cultures consistently incorporated into lessons. Director of Toukley Preschool, Dianne Rayner, said: “The team is elated to receive NEiTA’s inaugural Seed Teams Award. “We feel both honoured and proud to be able to share this

award among all members of the Toukley Preschool Team and the families who entrust us with the care and early education of their children. “We feel privileged to be able to watch children grow and develop, while on their own individual learning journey,” Rayner said. NEiTA Chairman, Allen Blewitt, said educators like those individuals who make up the Toukley Preschool team display outstanding resilience, passion and creativity every day. “These qualities have become all the more important during the pandemic. “Teachers have been at the frontline, adapting to the pressures of lockdown and virtual teaching, while caring for student wellbeing. “Reviewing the team’s nomination, it was clear their passion for education is

infectious. “It is not only their students who benefit, but their families as well. “The NEiTA Awards were established to recognise inspirational teachers in the community. “We understand the potential of education to change lives, but it is our teachers who effect that change,” Blewitt said. The National Excellence in Teaching Awards started in 1994 in Australia, and 1996 in New Zealand. Since their inception, nearly 40,000 teachers have been nominated by the community in the two countries. More than 1,075 teachers have received over $1.2M in professional development grants and prizes. Source: Media release, Dec 7 The National Excellence in Teaching Awards Foundation

The teachers of Toukley Preschool

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Homemade ginger beer with Nurtured Earth Organics

GEORGIA LIENEMANN Given the widespread impact on small businesses during the ongoing lockdowns, we’re spending the lead-up to the festive season sharing inspiration for local gift ideas. This week, we’re chatting to Sonia and Janine from Nurtured Earth Organics about their infamous ginger beer and even getting a glimpse at their secret recipe.

We are Janine and Sonia, two community-spirited mums who believe that eating local sustainably grown foods not only creates healthy humans but plays a vital role in continued food security by supporting community. We met many years ago at our children’s play group and found we both had a passion to nourish our families well. A small co-op was formed and years later grew to become our business, Nurtured Earth Organics. We deliver fresh produce and grocery items to the Central Coast community every Monday. We live by our ‘Health is Wealth’ philosophy and will always put people and planet before profit when making business decisions. Our local farmers are our heroes! Nothing beats Monday morning when our farmers arrive with the freshly picked harvest! We have always made it a priority to gift nourishing ‘Love Boxes’ to families in the

make your own. We have shared our recipe below. Traditionally fermented ginger beer – a genuine health tonic!

community each week who need a little extra love and support. The last two years has found more and more families in need. We are grateful to our customers who also generously donate. This year we are pretty proud to say we have sent out over $20,000 worth of

nourishing food boxes. A little off-shoot of our business is our nearly famous traditionally brewed ginger beer! We have found so many people have a memory of a parent or grandparent making ginger beer and we have brought this drink back to life.

Our brew is nothing like the sugary drink people call ginger beer these days. This brew is not too sweet, it packs a decent ginger punch and the carbonation is created via fermentation. No yeast added! We have it available to buy in our online shop or you can

Far more than a delicious drink, ginger beer deserves the ‘health tonic’ title. This brew has lots of beneficial bugs for your gut, works wonders for the digestive system and has anti-inflammatory qualities. Ginger is well known for use against motion sickness or nausea and hands down, this is the best cure for the festive season hangover! Our ginger beer is cold pressed and not heated at any stage of the process. We do add sugar (you have to, to create fermentation) but don’t let that put you off! The majority of the sugar is used in the fermentation process and we use rapadura sugar which is unprocessed sugar cane that still contains nutrients. The end result is a fizzy drink with a good ginger kick, a taste of lemon and not too sweet at all.

DIY Christmas Brew. Here’s our ‘secret’ recipe: Ingredients: Ginger bug 100g ginger (approx) 1/2 cup rapadura sugar (approx) 500ml filtered water The Brew 300g organic ginger 1 cup lemon juice – 4-7 lemons depending how juicy they are! 3 cups rapadura sugar 7 litres filtered water Method: Before you make the brew you need to create the ginger bug. A ginger bug is the ‘starter’ of a naturally fermented beverage. The mixture of sugar, ginger and water captures wild yeasts and beneficial bacteria, which is added for a probiotic boost and to create the fizz! Ginger bug (Note: This could take a few days!) Into a jar put approximately: 1 tablespoon each of grated ginger (leave skin on) and rapadura sugar Add 500ml of filtered water. Stir well to dissolve sugar Place a piece of muslin or any cloth over the top (to prevent intruders)

Each day add another tablespoon each of grated ginger and sugar. Stir well, at least once in the morning and once at night… and in the middle of the day if you are about. The ‘bug’ is ready when bubbles start forming on the top. This may take just a day or two, or as long as a week. It is completely dependent on the temperature. Once it starts to bubble you can start to make the brew! The brew You will need a large fermenting jar (or any large container/pot, or two smaller containers would be fine too). We use an 8 litre glass jar with a tap. Fill container with 7 litres of filtered water

(if your filtered water is cold let it sit until it reaches room temperature). Juice your ginger – preferably in a ‘cold press’ masticating machine, however you can use a centrifugal machine also. Juice your lemons. To your water add: ginger juice, lemon juice, 3 cups of rapadura sugar and 3/4 of the (strained) liquid from your ginger bug. Stir well until sugar is dissolved. Place a large piece of cloth or a loose-fitting lid over your brew. Just like the ‘bug’, your brew is ready when bubbles start forming on the top. This may take just a day or two, or as long as a week. Stir your brew at least twice a day. As soon as bubbles start forming it’s ready to bottle. Note: once ready ensure you keep the bottles in the fridge otherwise the brew will continue to ferment (and eventually explode). The more brews you make the more you will get a feel for it. Goodluck! To see their full range of products, including their delicious ginger beer, check out Nurtured Earth Organic online at nurtured-earth.com.au. Their much-loved ginger beer is also about to hit café shelves under the name Iconic Tonic.

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Young Rush lineup should be proud CRICKET Central Coast Rush has suffered a nine-wicket loss to Northern Bolters in a rain interrupted Round One of Cricket NSW Female Regional Bash clash at Tuggerah on December 3. Central Coast Rush batted first and were dismissed on the final ball of their allotted 20 overs for 106. Captain Amy Cunningham was a standout scoring 61 off 53 balls batting at number

three whilst opener Elissa Andrews compiled at steady 20 at the top of the order. For Northern Inland Bolters, Terrigal Matcham young gun Emily Humphries was the pick of the bowlers with 4/23 with her off spinners. When it was Northern Inland’s turn to bat, they faced one over before lightning then rain forced players from the field. When play resumed, the match was reduced to 15 overs per side, with the target score amended to 85, which Northern

Inland were able to reel in in 12.1 overs. Central Coast pair Emily Cross and Grace Dignam were the main contributors, both remaining undefeated on 32 and 25 respectively. On December 4, Central Coast Rush failed in their attempt to win their first match in this competition being defeated by Newcastle Blasters and Coffs Chargers in the match. Despite the loss, the side can be prouder of their efforts as

Mixed result for Coast in rep games CRICKET Central Coast Rush suffered two losses on the first day of the Plan B Regional Bash on December 4. The first loss was against Lake Mac Attack 4/71 to 70 and the second one was to Newcastle Blasters 5/126 to 9/102. Round three of the Regional Plan B Bash will be played on December 12. In the Bradman Cup, Central Coast suffered in the first round

going down to North Coastal in a rain interrupted match in Sawtell. A thunderstorm forced the game to be abandoned after 20 overs of the Central Coast’s innings with the game decided under Duckworth Lewis. On the second day of the Cup, Central Coast split their two T20 matches. In round two Central Coast lost to Newcastle 5/83 to 7/81 and in round three Central Coast defeated Central North

Author: Elizabeth Strout Publisher: Penguin

I have read a couple books by Elizabeth Strout, namely Olive Kitteridge and Olive, Again, both of which I really liked. One book I didn’t read by Strout was My Name is Lucy Barton. If I had read it I would have had some of the back story to Oh William! But cleverly Strout lets the reader know where the gaps are when she writes, “I have written about this before.” Lucy Barton has lost her second husband, David

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6/86 to 7/70. In the Watson Shield Under 17’s, Central Coast tied with Northern Districts in an exciting match, each scoring 140. This was a fantastic effort as the side was made up of predominantly U15 players due to the Bradman Cup. In the WG Foster Shield Under 12’s, Central Coast recorded their first win in this competition with six wickets win over St George. Harry Mulholland

Wyong in one-day final CRICKET Wyong have confirmed their place in the Central Coast Cricket Association One Day final with Kincumber Avoca their likely opponents following the completion of Round Seven of the CCCA First Grade competition played on December 4. Other winners for the round

were The Entrance, Brisbane Waters and Warnervale. The Entrance 6/191 defeated Terrigal 142. Kincumber 9/159 defeated Narara 60 at Erina Oval. Warnervale defeated 9/189 Southern Spirit at Woongarrah Oval. Brisbane Water 6/131 defeated Northern Power 130 at Adcock Memorial Park No.1. Round Eight of the Men’s First

Grade competition starts on December 11, running until December 18 with Wyong facing Northern Power at Baker Park, Southern Spirit battling Narara at Col Gooley Field No.1, Terrigal fighting Lisarow at Duffys Rd, The Entrance battling Kincumber at Jubilee Park and Warnervale facing Brisbane Water at Woongarrah Oval. Harry Mulholland

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the selectors adopted a youthful approach which include four girls 16 years of age or younger. In addition to this, all bar one player also play in the local women’s competition. The others play in the men’s second grade competition. In Round Two, Central Coast 62, lost to Newcastle 6/149 and in Round three Central Coast 7/76 lost to Coffs Coast Chargers 2/77. In the Greater Hunter Area Female Competition Round Four T20, Central Coast defeated Newcastle 3/115 to 5/114

a year ago. She still grieves for him deeply. “But it is William I want to speak of here.” William is now 71. Lucy and William divorced after 20 years of marriage but have remained friends. They have two adult daughters, Chrissy and Becka. William is now on his third marriage to Estelle, who is 22 years younger and has a 10-year-old daughter, Bridget. Lucy is a successful writer, “because I am a novelist, I have to write this almost like a novel but it is true – as true as I can make it.” And so, we read about William and what is going on in his life over the past two years, since he was 69. William’s young lab assistant

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says looks he like Einstein with his crazy white hair and moustache. William is tall, dresses well, and whose “face is often closed with an unyielding pleasantness”. And he is rich! The money came from the German side of the family, and has dubious roots, but he kept

it anyway. He suffers with night terrors. He is a parasitologist and has taught microbiology at New York University and feels he hasn’t lived up to his potential. Lucy met William when they were at university. Lucy came from nothing, she grew up in poverty, knew

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nothing of the world. Then she met William and the world opened. But with William came his mother, Catherine Cole, “We loved her. Oh, we loved her; she seemed central to our marriage.” And much of the book dwells in the relationship Catherine Cole had with Lucy but also with William. For Christmas, William gave Estelle an expensive vase and Estelle gave William a subscription to find out about his ancestors – a gift he was disappointed to receive. “This was the William who was tiresome to me, the petulant boy beneath his distinguished and pleasant demeanour … I thought: Thank God. And I meant about him being no longer mine.”

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The title would make the reader think that the book is about William, but it is also so much about Lucy. While writing about William, Lucy discovers herself. We travel back through Lucy’s life and get to see inside her head and realise how fragile she is but strong as well. This is a lovely book about family and acceptance and feelings of inadequacy. Secrets learned late in life. Maybe too late. It is about love and how we move forward when we have lost it. It is about William “But when I think Oh William! don’t I mean Oh Lucy! too?”

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Bootle remembered and Nippers test skills SURF LIFE SAVING Central Coast Nippers descended on Terrigal Beach on December 5 for their first Newcastle Permanent Junior Carnival of the season. This carnival was the first since lockdown ended, and all 15 surf clubs on the Coast turned out to compete. Jon Harkness, CEO of Surf Life Saving Central Coast said the junior carnivals provided a great opportunity for all Nippers to test their life saving skills with healthy competition. “Competition is an important part of the skill development process for the Nippers program

as the event focuses on a particular skill sets which they will use to stay safe at the beach and use to one day save a life,” Harkness said. “Surf Life Saving Central Coast has adopted a participation focus to their Newcastle Permanent Junior Carnivals. “While medals are awarded the top three places, the focus of the carnival is more about providing all Nippers with an opportunity to test their skills and build their confidence as they continue to develop their lifesaving skills. “This season, the carnival program has been revised after feedback from members and to adapt to the COVID

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World title shot looms for Jai

Jai Opetaia in action against Daniel Russell Photo: AAP Imge

BOXING Jai Opetaia, the Coast’s undefeated cruiserweight fighter, kept alive his dream of a world title shot with a successful return to the ring – defeating Daniel Russell in three rounds at Brisbane’s Fortitude Music Hall on Saturday December 4. A contest against Latvia’s IBF

world cruiserweight champion Mairis Briedis has been mandated by the International Boxing Federation to occur before April 2022. The impending fight against Briedis will be the first major world title fight held in Australia since 2017 and likely to take place between late-January and early-February. In a jam-packed night of

boxing in Brisbane, the stakes were high for Watanobbi’s own, who had not fought competitively since October 2020 due to a hand injury requiring surgery. Entering the Russell matchup as the strong favourite with a record of 20-0-0 (wins-drawslosses) against Russell with 7-3-2, a loss would have resulted in an end to his long-

fought world title journey. Matching up against the 32-year-old Russell (former Australian cruiserweight champion) weighing in at 184cm 94.6kg, Opetaia entered the fight at 190cm and 94.05kg. The 26-year-old southpaw was full of confidence from the first round, marshalling Russell around the ring and landing

early hits to the head and body. In the second three-minute round, Opetaia forced Russell to take a knee for the first time, accomplished via a clean and sharp head knock and followed with continued pressure. With a good lead heading into the third round, Jai picked up momentum and brought Russell onto his knee two more times, the latter forcing the

referee to step in and call the fight to an end – with Jai still looking fresh and ready for more. This fight was a positive return to the ring for the cruiserweight world title’s most recent challenger. Jai will now refocus for the impending fight against Briedis. CCN

Caruso strong in goals but no second goal for McCarthy FOOTBALL A 1-0 loss and frustration met the Central Coast Mariners at Penrith Stadium on Sunday, December 5, against their undominant hosts, Macarthur FC. The single goal was inadvertently scored by Mariners’ captain, Oliver Bozanic, wrongfooting debutant goalkeeper, Lawrence Caruso for a fatal own goal before half time. In recognisable yellow, the away side played with high energy the whole game, yet their dominance in possession went unrewarded on the score board. Mark Birighitti was suspended for one match after an FFA Cup red card on Wednesday against

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the Wollongong Wolves so Yaren Sözer stepped up for his debut in the A-League. An upper leg injury flare up at the 20th minute mark forced the second-choice keeper from the field and brought Caruso into the goal. Up the other end, the Mariners maintained their strength in passing play and found dangerous positions on goal thanks to the growing confidence of Joshua Nisbet, Harrison Steele and Matheus Moresche in taking on defenders, one on one. A deadlocked half-time score was denied the Mariners in the final minute of regular time with a goal for Macarthur, scored via a cruel deflection against Oliver Bozanic’s side.

Centre back, Ruon Tongyuik, warming up

Ex-Mariner, Daniel De Silva, was crucial in the set-up, wrongfooting Ruon Tongyik to jet down the wing and find the pass in-field to Ulises Dávila. The Macarthur captain shot the ball hard and fast, first into Bozanic before ricocheting into the far corner, giving his team the

lead even though they hadn’t made a single shot on target all game. Restarting play for the second half, the Mariners continued to push against their hosts to create a steady stream of chances. Marcos Ureña kept Macarthur keeper, Filip Kurto, on his toes

with two powerful shots in the first five minutes, the first blocked by a shoulder, the second skimming just wide of the side post. The final third of play brought even higher stakes for the Mariners who were desperate to turn their midfield dominance into points. A 74th minute low cross by Lewis Miller flitted tantalizingly in front of Kurto, drawing Ureña, Moresche and a line of Macarthur defenders into fierce contact with each other as they contested control of the ball. At the other end, Caruso found his feet within the goal posts, making a number of vital saves from corners to prevent his team’s deficit from doubling.

Debutant, Harry McCarthy, had his first run in the A-League after scoring the winning goal midweek against the Wolves, but he could not repeat the magic. In the end, the necessary goal could not be found by the Mariners who remain challenged in unlocking the great potential of their multiple goal-scoring talents, both new and seasoned in yellow. Although disappointing to have conceded two A-League losses on the road in a row, the team can look forward to this Sunday’s Match Week Four contest against rivals, Sydney FC, scheduled to be the first home game of the season at Central Coast Stadium.

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