Coast Community Chronicle 277

23 FEBRUARY 2022

ISSUE 277

REAL INDEPENDENT LOCAL WEEKLY NEWS

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A consultant’s report predicts Central Coast Council is well on the way to receiving good news from the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal IPART.

Symphony Central Coast is opening its 2022 concert season with a celebration of the music of the movies.

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Hamlyn Terrace artist Randa Magdi is attracting attention for all the right reasons.

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Business

Regional panel refuses contentious Mardi subdivision A $53M plan to create a 246-lot housing development west of the M1 at Mardi has been knocked back by the Central Coast and Hunter Regional Planning Panel.

The applicant, Stevens Group, had already been issued a no by the Council which then referred its concerns to the Panel in an hour-long meeting on Thursday, February 17.

Correspondence from the Council that included 49 points of concern was sent to the Applicant alongside 53 submissions that included 39 objections.

The Regional Planning Panel’s decision details 15 concerns, chief among them a failure to satisfy the provision of the Wyong Local Environmental

Proposed residential development at Mardi

Plan 2013.

It set down a catalogue of other considerations that the applicant had failed to meet or address.

They included: a failure to satisfy provision for heritage conservation; flood planning; arrangements for state public infrastructure; acid sulfate soils; essential services that

did not adequately address the flooding, construction, traffic or stormwater impacts.

Ultimately the Panel declared that the application was “not compatible with the rural and environmental character of the surrounding lands.”

“Having considered the detailed information provided it is not satisfied that the site is

suitable for the intensity of the development proposed,” it said.

The application, which covered a subdivision with two stages comprising 54 lots, the third stage with 59 lots, the fourth with 65 and the final stage five comprising 14 lots, was noted as being “the only residential land west of the M1 freeway”.

A Council assessment report on the proposed development echoed its current position on the NSW Government’s Draft Central Coast Regional Plan 2041 – Council would not back any housing developments west of the M1.

In a response to the NSW Government’s 2041 regional plan, where it seeks to create “15-minute neighbourhoods”

and substantially bolster residential growth on the Coast in the next 20 years, the Council stressed that it should only take place east of the motorway.

It said urban development west of the M1 Motorway could pose a significant risk to the Central Coast’s water supply.

“The future growth areas at Jilliby, Alison and Mardi are also situated within water supply catchments.

“Due to this significant risk, Council has always maintained a strict policy position of not promoting urban development in water supply catchments.”

See page 8 for our comprehensive article on Central Coast Council’s response to the draft Regional Plan 2041.

Nicola Riches

Coast company ‘Stronger Than My Excuses’ has curated a one-day summit entitled ‘Life On Mars’ to help armour small to medium sized businesses for the future.

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Sport

Shelly Beach surfer, Molly Picklum, made it as far as the Quarter Finals at the Championship Tour (CT) Stop 2 and added a new career highlight.

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NEWS

Bateau Bay community campaign forces changes to retirement development Uniting Nareen Gardens has bowed to community pressure and reformulated its plans for a multi-storey retirement and independent living development in Bateau Bay. Described as a “small win” by the community, the residents have welcomed the proposed changes, but argue they still do not go far enough.

Local resident Erin Brenger said this latest move is a step in the right direction but there is still plenty more work to be done.

“Uniting have heard some of our concerns and made changes but unfortunately have failed to address a number of our issues,” she said.

Uniting came back to the table on February 17 with a set of new plans designed to appease residents.

One major reversal was the scrapping of an entire block (building four), rendering it a five- instead of six-block development for retirees and seniors.

It has also revised the height of buildings two and five by removing the top level and

limiting them to three storeys.

In another bid to assuage the community, developers have shifted the buildings out to 13.6 metres from the eastern boundary from what was originally six metres.

The courtyards for these buildings will sit at nine metres from the boundary.

Uniting has also promised to keep most of the existing trees on the boundary, while promising to plant 249 new mainly endemic trees, including Eucalyptus Robusta (known habitat of the endangered Swift Parrot).

Other changes include a decrease in the size of building

six by 170 square metres; a reduction in dwellings with potential to overlook eastern neighbours from 38 to 15 and a proposal to increase fence height from 1.8m to 2.1m on the eastern boundary.

These latest plans, which were presented after a round of community consultation in January, also include increased landscaping and different facades and renders to create a coastal look.

Community opposition to the development has gained momentum with each passing month since the original development application (DA 882/2021) was lodged in

October 2021.

One ongoing concern that residents have raised is that they believe the building could take up to six years.

“Six years of building will completely take over our lives.

“We will be unable to enjoy our homes and any privacy we once had will be gone,” said Brenger.

Meanwhile, another factor that agitates residents is the inclusion of Altona Ave (a narrow 7.5m wide street) as an exit point with increased traffic, and the impact this will have on roads and those living on nearby streets.

Resident Scott McIntosh said

that Altona Ave cannot cope with the proposed increased volume of traffic.

“Altona was built to service 12 homes, not an additional 150 apartments with support staff, visitors and deliveries.

“Garbage trucks currently have to reverse up the road to turn around,” he said.

Other residents Jo and Neil Brown are also worried about the effect on roads in the area.

“The Bias Ave road surface is currently breaking up.

“It is not built to withstand heavy truck loads of demolition and construction materials.

“Nor is it built for seven years plus of heavy and increased traffic,” they said.

Uniting has said it will continue to look into traffic issues.

Some of those who have attended meetings with Uniting point to their worry that a development of this size will set a dangerous precedent for the area.

“The development is still oneand-a-half times the current size and sets a dangerous precedent for commercial organisations to grow at the

expense of small communities,” said Lauren Smith.

One proposal is that the development is shifted to Yakalla St – a bigger road where there is a Uniting church and hostel.

“This needs to be a serious option as it is a much more suitable site,” said Jo and Neil Brown.

Uniting Director of Property and Housing Simon Furness said the aged care provider has revised its plans on the back of such significant community feedback.

“Uniting values the wellbeing of all our residents and community and that is why we are working towards a redevelopment plan for Uniting Nareen Gardens that will benefit the broader community.

“Community consultation is an important part of any redevelopment project and we welcome community members to have their say,” he said.

The community has been invited to a further consultation run by the Regional Planning Panel on March 1.

Nicola Riches

Coast Connect Central Coast Council’s weekly news and community information

Dispelling misinformation about our IPART rate application - I would like to correct the record and reassure the community of Council’s approach in our application to the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART).

Following IPART publicly exhibiting Council’s application to maintain the current rate structure for a further 7 years, the community has been met with misinformation of what this application really means for ratepayers. The media, in particular, have been reporting that Council’s application to IPART is to extend the 15% rate rise for a further 7 years. In part, this statement is true. Yes, Council is seeking to extend the current rate structure for a further 7 years, taking us to 10 years in total, consistent with our original application made last year. Nothing new.

What is creating confusion among our community is the word ‘rise’ – Council is NOT seeking an increase on top of what you currently pay in your ordinary rate, we are seeking a continuation of the status quo for a further 7 years.

By maintaining these rates at the current level means Council can maintain services, continue productivity improvements and meet debt repayments.

Let me be clear, this application does not mean a year-on-year increase.

The community now have further opportunity to have their say through IPART’s consultation process prior to their expected determination in May 2022.

Rik Hart - Administrator, Central Coast Council

Chemical CleanOut is back

Clear out your unwanted and out-of-date hazardous items from homes, garages, and sheds and correctly dispose of them for free over two weekends: • 9am to 3.30pm • 26 - 27 February: Kariong (Event Park, off Kangoo Road) • 5 - 6 March: Bateau Bay (Long Jetty Council Depot, Morris Place) Items that can be dropped off include pesticides, gas bottles, fire extinguishers, fluorescent globes and tubes, and more.

Incorrectly disposing of chemicals is not just an offence that attract fines and penalties, but they can also cause serious environmental effects by contaminating our waterways and landfill sites For the full list of chemicals that can be dropped off call 131 555 or search ‘household chemical cleanout’ online at epa.nsw.gov.au

Did you start the new year with a spring clean and have other items to get rid off?

You can dispose of electrical items for free at Council’s waste facilities.

Council also accepts and recycles mattresses to save limited landfill space and resources.

To find out which items can be disposed of for free or a fee, search ‘waste facility’ at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au

Delivering on commitment to renewable energy

Council has partnered with five Hunter-based Councils to combine selected electricity requirements into a ten-year Power Purchase Agreement.

The Agreement with MOJO Power combines participating Councils’ electricity requirements of 100GWh for large sites and streetlighting, to increase sources and consumption of renewable energy within the Councils’ regions.

Participating Councils are Lake Macquarie City Council, Upper Hunter Shire Council, Maitland City Council, Cessnock City Council, Muswellbrook Shire Council and Central Coast Council.

The Power Purchase Agreement provides Council with value for money, increases our use of renewable energy sources and demonstrates further productivity improvements.

Search ‘power purchase agreement’ at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au for more information.

Share your ideas for new visitor space at Mangrove Creek Dam

Help shape an exciting new Visitor Space at Mangrove Creek Dam by sharing your ideas, thoughts and stories associated with the picnic area, lookout and surrounds.

Have your say by 11 March, at yourvoiceourcoast.com

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Council is sounding out the aviation industry to get an understanding of what future demand could look like for an expanded general aviation hub at the existing Central Coast Airport, located at Warnervale.

The plan for the airport’s future is currently being explored, as the Council seeks information to help inform the creation of a Draft Central Coast Airport Masterplan.

It said it is undertaking a Request For Information (RFI) – a no-obligation market sounding of aviation businesses and individuals interested in locating and operating their businesses at Central Coast Airport.

Council Director Corporate Affairs Natalia Cowley said Council has presented the opportunity for the aviation industry and interested parties to have their say to determine the demand for the Central Coast Airport.

“Council is now looking forward to the voice of our Coast’s general aviation industries forming an integral part of the Central Coast Airport Masterplan,” she said.

The Council plans to tie-in the development of the airport with

other local projects including Warnervale business and education precinct, Warnervale town centre and Wyong Employment Zone industrial lands.

Administrator Rik Hart said the repeal of the Warnervale Airport Restrictions Act in 2021 provided the community with a clear signal regarding the future of the Central Coast Airport at Warnervale.

“Council is committed to following due process and considering all areas in planning the airport.

“Our engagement and consultation with the general aviation industry will more broadly see their contribution help drive economic infrastructure, further connect communities and enhance the wider economic performance of our in-demand region,” Hart said.

Since the beginning of 2022 Council has issued a public notice, a media release and added the RFI to its yourvoiceourcoast consultation website.

Responses to the RFI close at 2pm on Thursday, March 31.

Council said it will explore funding opportunities upon the finalisation of the masterplan.

Nicola Riches

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IPART likely to approve 34 per cent water and sewer rate rise – consultant A consultant’s report predicts Central Coast Council is well on the way to receiving good news from the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal IPART. Council has asked for a 34 per cent increase of what it can charge for water, sewerage and drainage.

“Early indications from IPART are that higher prices will be approved,” the consultant company Kellogg, Brown and Root (KBR) said.

KBR conducted a structural review of Council’s water and sewer authority (WSA) and it is being tabled at the Councilunder-administration meeting of February 22.

While the report predicted the 34 per cent rate rise will be approved, it also said the business needs cultural and process change with a renewed focus on prudent and efficient spending.

The report presented three options, recommending the best option was to remove the business from the constraints of the Local Government Act (LG Act) and to corporatise it.

“The Council’s water business is the largest non-corporatised

water and sewer service provider in NSW,” the report said.

“Corporate governance and maturity are increasingly required for a business of this size.”

The report said the key benefits of corporatisation would include: the corporation would no longer be constrained by the LG Act; a board would manage the business in accordance with appropriate oversight under the Corporations Act; and the corporation will focus on its customers and attract and retain the best staff.

Central Coast Council is governed by both the Local Government Act and, as a substantial water supply authority, the NSW Water Management Act. Another option was to remove the business from the Water Management Act. The report said Central Coast was the only council subject to both Acts, creating a needlessly complex and restrictive regulatory environment.

“In particular, the LG Act imposes restrictions on the operation of its water business other water businesses do not face (e.g. ‘restriction of

reserves’),” the report said.

“Moreover, the Water Management Act also imposes economic regulation, a burden other council water businesses do not experience.

“The NSW Government should remove one of these regulatory burdens if it wishes the ratepayers of the Central Coast to benefit from an innovative, prudent and efficient water business.

“This regulatory environment severely restricts the options available to the Central Coast Council to allocate its cash reserves to capital expenditure upgrades that are most needed.

“Dual regulation also restricts the Council in its endeavours to repay debt accrued in its restricted funds.

“If the Council’s water business were to be treated like other

economically regulated water businesses, it could sensibly allocate capital to prioritised areas of need and repay debt.

“This dual restriction makes it difficult for the Council to manage its restricted water fund loan, while surplus cash in the restricted wastewater fund is unable to be allocated to debt retirement,” the report said.

A third option was to amend the Local Government Act so the Council water business could spend funds raised for either water supply or sewerage services as it saw fit, without restriction.

KBR summarised the water business problems as an organisation that had grown rapidly, not been embedded in the amalgamation with process and management yet to catch up.

It said it needed to increase operational performance and efficiency through improved processes, systems and training for management and staff.

It added that the cost of each activity was not known by the responsible manager.

“Central Coast Council needs to reform its budgeting and financial reporting systems to ensure that, not only is it aware of what is happening, but that the community also has a transparent view of the Council’s financial position,” KBR said.

“Relative to 2019 pricing process, there was a need to increase resources for preparation of the IPART submission.

“This was done.

“Early indications from IPART are that higher prices will be approved.

“However, without cultural and process change, the business may revert to its previous approach.

“There needs to be renewed focus on prudent and efficient spending that is reflected in business cases for operating and capital expenditure.

“Business cases need to embed the IPART regulatory

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drivers so that customer value is a core of the business.’’

Central Coast Council’s pricing submission for IPART’s final determination was lodged on September 4, 2021.

IPART will release a draft report seeking further community feedback in March 2022.

The resulting determination will set prices for water, wastewater and stormwater drainage services from 2023 to 2026.

The previous IPART determination in 2019 set lower prices for the period 2020 to 2022, reducing Council’s revenue by about $39M per year.

The consultants noted that the WSA spent more than the IPART revenue allowance in that period.

“Overall, the WSA has generated a loss for the Council.

“By contrast, other separate water entities in other jurisdictions are profitable, with very different financial metrics.”

The report goes to the meeting with a recommendation for Council to undertake a more detailed analysis and assessment on each of the options and provide a future report to Council.

Merilyn Vale

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Warnervale Oval upgrades postponed indefinitely Long-awaited upgrades to Warnervale Oval have been postponed indefinitely by the Council, disappointing Wyong Athletic Centre, Toukley District Athletics Club and Warnervale Bulls Football Club who regularly use the facility.

Preliminary designs and environmental studies for Warnervale Oval had been completed before the plan was placed on “indefinite hold”.

The update would have included two new football fields, new athletic throws areas, new long jump pits and synthetic runways plus a concrete-based cricket pitch that would have run between the two football fields.

The Clubs were also looking forward to new equipment storage, new change room amenities and an upgraded car park.

Council said, due to financial issues, the project has been paused indefinitely until a funding source could be identified.

Wyong Athletic Centre has been using the grounds since 1997, while Toukley District has used it as its base since approximately 2004.

Prior to COVID, they counted 400 members and 70 members respectively who participated on each night of competitions.

Wyong Athletic Centre Treasurer Neil Hinton said the field was not in the greatest condition, suffering from an uneven surface, weeds, and boggy areas.

“It has always had poor drainage and we have lost a lot of nights due to the oval being closed.

There is no fencing around the athletics track so we put out bunting each week to keep spectators off the field of play.

“All of the athletics infrastructure was put in by our

club during 1996 and 1997, including long jump pit and runways, discus cages and shot put circles.

“We funded this through the then Warnervale Park committee that provided grants as well as sports and recreation grants.

“A lot of these facilities needed repair and, as we were told of the upgrade, we did not apply for the many grants available to enable us to upgrade facilities.

“We were told that we would lose use of the fields during the Council upgrade for a season, and we were happy to look at how we could manage

elsewhere for a season to get better facilities,” he said.

Council has stated that it will communicate appropriate updates on the Warnervale Athletics project with the community as required.

The NSW Government has channelled several grants to sporting clubs across the northern end of the Coast in the past year.

Clubs using Warnervale Oval were banking on Council maintaining its commitment.

Upgrades to the Adelaide Street Oval in Killarney Vale commenced last November with a $1.2M funding injection from NSW Government’s

Stronger Country Communities Fund and NSW Government’s Infrastructure Grants Program.

The Australian Football League and the Council came together to give $50,000 to the project.

Ten sports organisations on the Coast shared $13,000 in sports grants last year through the State Government’s Local Sport Grant Program.

Toukley Netball Club received $2,000; Central Coast Hockey Association, which is based in Wyong, received $15,000; Norah Head Surfing Fraternity purchased new competition rash shirts with its $1,00; and Norah Head Women in the

Waves scored a $4,220 grant.

The Entrance Water Polo Club received $2,000, while Titans Swimming Club held a regional swimming carnival with its $2,680.

Wyong Warriors Sports Club received a $5,000 grant.

Wyong Rugby League Club also received $5,000 to purchase uniforms for the men and women of Bateau Bay Bowling Club.

The population of Warnervale is expected to boom in coming years with many new developments well on their way to completion.

Such is the expectation on the area, the NSW Government ploughed $38M into a new school which opened to 83 students at the start of this academic year.

Porters Creek Public School, which is approximately 500 metres from the existing Warnervale Public School encompasses 20 classrooms, a hall with Before and After School Care facilities, a library with two special programs rooms, landscaped external play spaces and a mini sports field.

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Regional plan should limit development west of the M1, says Council New housing estates should remain east of the M1 Motorway, said Central Coast Council in its response to the State Government’s review of the Central Coast Regional Plan (CCRP).

It also wants clarity on the future of the proposed Warnervale train station.

Council staff have compiled a list of suggestions it wants to send to the review, which is open for public comment until March 4.

Administrator Rik Hart was expected to adopt the recommendations at the February 22 ordinary meeting of Council-underadministration.

The Council report said that, while it supports improved coordination of land release and infrastructure provision, planning for greenfield release areas and infill around existing town centres should remain east of the M1 Motorway.

It said urban development west of the M1 Motorway could pose significant risk on the Central Coast’s water supply.

“Based on current residential land supply and demand, the Central Coast has sufficient residential growth areas east of the M1 Motorway to accommodate housing targets over the life of the plan (20-plus years),” Council said.

“As such, introducing actions to investigate growth west of the M1 Motorway is not supported.

“Supporting these future growth areas west of the M1 Motorway would contradict the objectives of the draft CCRP 2041 which speaks of consolidation within existing urban environments and creating walkable

Location of Old Farm Mardi subdivision

15-minute neighbourhoods.

“Rather, the draft CCRP 2041 should represent a balance of infill and greenfield development east of the M1 Motorway – with the M1 representing a logical boundary for future greenfield development.

“The future growth areas at Jilliby, Alison and Mardi are also situated within water supply catchments,” the report said.

This position appears to be supported by the Regional Planning Panel’s decision to refuse a residential development on the site of the Old Mardi Farm (see story page one of this edition).

“Future development of these areas could pose significant risk to the Central Coast’s water supply.

“Due to this significant risk, Council has always maintained a strict policy position of not

promoting urban development in water supply catchments.”

And with infill areas, Council said, until such time as the Central Coast Highway upgrade is designed and funded, the Karagi Growth Area should focus on The Entrance only and not include Long Jetty or Bateau Bay. “As transport is a significant land use planning issue for the Central Coast, transport planning objectives should be included in the Plan,” the report said.

Council wants CCRP 2041 to confirm the future of the proposed Warnervale Town Centre local train station to allow existing planning to continue, or alternatively confirm its removal entirely and allow land use planning in the vicinity of the proposed station to be revised accordingly.

“The Warnervale Town Centre has been designed based on

the proposed train station, however TfNSW have not progressed the development application and are suggesting it will be withdrawn.

“Neither TfNSW nor DPE have indicated the strategic intent.

“It is considered the most appropriate outcome would be for the CCRP 2041 to confirm the strategic need for a local station to enable the current planned town centre to proceed.

“Alternatively, the CCRP 2041 should confirm the station is not proceeding and land use planning in the vicinity of the station location be revised accordingly.”

Council does not support the separation of the TuggerahWyong Corridor and the elevation of Tuggerah to a Strategic Centre.

It said the CCRP should be made in consideration of Council’s existing Tuggerah-

Wyong Economic Corridor Strategy and said TuggerahWyong should be a strategic centre.

It called for any extension of the Central Lakes Planning District across the Central Coast LGA and Lake Macquarie LGA to be clearly defined with regard to responsibility.

It said any mapping should be amended to describe “open space’ land more accurately and warned that regional biodiversity connectivity should not be compromised as part of future growth plans for the Central Coast. “… and the plan should have strong references to ensure biodiversity issues are addressed early in the rezoning process,” Council said.

It said biodiversity corridors across agricultural land should be reviewed to consider any potential impacts on agricultural production.

It called for population, dwelling and job projections to be included in the plan and that residential density targets should be guided by the future Central Coast Local Housing Strategy.

“The draft CCRP 2041 does not contain any population, dwelling and job projections like the CCRP 2036,” Council said.

“These need to be included within the draft CCRP 2041 to provide transparency and clarity on the level of growth being planned for in this iteration of the regional plan.”

Council also wants more focus given to resolving issues for an existing 1,103Ha of undeveloped employment zoned land rather than including additional employment land at Somersby, Charmhaven and Wallarah.

(See separate story; Page….)

The Central Coast Regional Plan 2036 (CCRP 2036) is the NSW State Government’s current land-use plan for the Central Coast.

It is a key strategic document that Council, other state agencies and private organisations use to drive sustainable growth on the Central Coast.

Regional Plans generally have a planning horizon of 20 years and are reviewed every five years.

It has been five years since the CCRP 2036 was approved, with the Department of Planning and Environment undertaking the review and preparing a new draft that will extend to 2041.

The draft CCRP 2041 was released for public comment on 8 December 2021 and is due to close on March 4.

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Focus needs to be on existing employment land in regional plan Central Coast Council wants the State Government’s Regional Plan 2041 to focus on resolving issues for an existing 1,103Ha of undeveloped employment zoned land rather than include additional employment land at Somersby, Charmhaven and Wallarah.

Cover of draft Regional Plan 2041

The revised Regional Plan is currently on public exhibition and a Council staff report to the Administrator outlined the current situation.

“As of December 22, 2020, there was approximately 2,137Ha of existing employment zoned land on the

Central Coast, of which 1,034Ha is developed; and 1,103Ha is undeveloped (only 249Ha serviced),” Council said.

The current CCRP 2036 identifies 871Ha of future employment land for investigation.

This land is not yet zoned for employment.

The draft CCRP 2041 identifies another 800Ha of employment land (for investigation) within the Central Coast, over and above the 871Ha of future employment land for investigation identified in CCRP 2036.

Council said, with an average employment land take-up rate of 12Ha/annum over the last 10

years, there was already sufficient capacity to accommodate job projections and targets over the 20-plus year life of the plan.

“This includes tolerance for the net developable area due to land constraints,” Council said.

“Demand modelling undertaken as part of the Central Coast Employment Land Audit, Monitor and Strategy calculated between 142Ha and 160Ha of additional employment land would be required across the Central Coast to meet demand over the next 22 years.

“It is therefore difficult to justify the identification of these additional employment

Eraring closure has no impact on future of Vales Point Delta Energy’s plans for Vales Point power station at Mannering Park will go unchanged despite the announcement by Origin Energy on February 17 that it will close Eraring – Australia’s largest power station – seven years early.

Eraring is now scheduled for closure in 2025 and will leave Vales Point as the last electricity-generating station standing on Lake Macquarie, however, Vales Point is also scheduled for nominal closure in 2029.

A spokesperson for Delta Energy said there were no plans for Vales Point to go the same way as Eraring.

“The announcement today by Original doesn’t change Vales Point’s position,” said the spokesperson.

DPE is currently assessing an application by Delta to consolidate and expand its Chain Valley and Mannering collieries.

It is also gearing up to invest more in the business as it seeks approval for a license to allow mining to continue until 2029.

“We continue to invest in the reliability of Vales Point to its notional closure in 2029.

“We will continue to invest in the station both for ongoing energy needs and for system security,” said the spokesperson.

Transitioning the Hunter and Central Coast from a fossil fuels manufacturing base to one of renewable generation is underway.

Only this week did the Federal Government flag that commercial interest in the Hunter-Central Coast Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) has been significant.

Commercial interest has been registered in 24 solar energy projects; 13 onshore and seven offshore wind energy projects; 35 large-scale batteries and eight pumped hydro projects.

Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said the results of the registration of interest showed that the region was set to reap the jobs and investment rewards from the transformation of the energy system.

“The REZ will not only attract investment in clean energy, it will also underpin the growth of new low-carbon industries such as green hydrogen, ammonia and metals production which the world is going to need as it decarbonises,” Mr Crouch said.

The NSW Government has responded to the closure of Eraring by saying that to ensure energy reliability, it will work with industry partners to install the Waratah Super Battery, a 700MW/1400MWh grid battery, by 2025 to release grid capacity “so Sydney, Newcastle and Wollongong consumers can access more energy from existing electricity generation.”

In December last year, Vales Point was issued with an order to limit its emissions of nitrogen oxide.

In an application to the EPA,

the power stations owners had requested a further five-year license exemption which allowed for the emission of more than 800mg per cubic metre of nitrogen oxide (NOx) per day.

The EPA granted Delta an exemption to the licence, however, the exemption went hand in hand with an order to reduce daily levels.

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precincts based on current employment land supply and demand.”

Council said more focus should be given to resolving issues for the existing 1,103Ha of undeveloped employment zoned land, including resolution of servicing and biodiversity certification issues that have delayed development of these lands.

The next Council-underadministration meeting on February 22 includes an item to discuss Council’s response to the draft Regional Plan.

The State Government plan is on public exhibition until March 4.

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Multiple projects are under consideration by the Hunter Central Coast Renewable Energy Zone (REZ), representing almost 40 gigawatts and more than $100B of potential investment.

NSW Treasurer and Energy Minister, Matt Kean, said the overwhelming response to a request for submissions showed the region would continue to be the energy powerhouse of NSW long into the future.

“These results show that

Central Coast Council’s Household Chemical CleanOuts will return for 2022 with dates set for collection points to be available at Long Jetty and Kariong.

Council is encouraging residents to clear out unwanted and out-ofdate hazardous items from homes, garages and sheds to be correctly disposed of for free at the first Chemical CleanOut events to be held for 12 months as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted.

The first free event will be at Event Park, off Kangoo Rd,

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Huge interest in Renewable Energy Zone

energy investors see the Hunter and Central Coast as some of the best investment destinations anywhere in the country, which will translate into jobs and prosperity for the region,” Kean said.

“Renewable Energy Zones are vital to ensuring the future reliability and affordability of electricity in NSW as traditional coal fired power stations close down over the coming decades.”

Commercial interest has been registered in: 24 solar energy projects; 13 onshore and seven offshore wind energy projects;

35 large-scale batteries; and eight pumped hydro projects.

These projects have the potential to deliver more than 100,000 gigawatt hours of renewable energy a year – equivalent to the annual output of up to 10 coal fired power stations.

Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast Adam Crouch said the results of the registration of interest showed the region would reap the jobs and investment rewards from the transformation of the energy system.

“The REZ will not only attract investment in clean energy, it will also underpin the growth of new low-carbon industries such as green hydrogen, ammonia and metals production which the world is going to need as it decarbonises,” Crouch said.

The response to the HunterCentral Coast REZ continued the huge market interest in the Renewable Energy Zones that are being developed across NSW, following earlier processes in the Central West Orana, New England and South West regions which have attracted a combined

95 gigawatts of interest.

The Energy Corporation of NSW (EnergyCo) is in the early stages of planning the Hunter-Central Coast REZ and will be using this information to inform the timing, capacity and boundaries of the facility.

EnergyCo will be engaging closely with industry, local government, local communities and other stakeholders as it progresses the design and delivery of the REZ. It is expected that the HunterCentral Coast REZ will be formally declared under the NSW

Household chemical drop offs return

Kariong, on this Saturday and Sunday, February 26 and 27, with another to be held at Long Jetty Council Depot on Saturday and Sunday, March 5 and 6.

Both events will go from 9am to 3:30pm.

Council Unit Manager Waste Services and Business Development, Andrew Pearce, said the events were an opportune time to responsibly dispose of hazardous materials at no cost.

“These events allow residents to dispose of hazardous materials safely, while also allowing for the recovery of reusable materials,” he said.

“We expect this to be of

particular interest to those residents who have experienced household build-up of these items during the pandemic.

“Incorrect disposal of chemicals, such as dumping, placing in the bin or pouring down drains are not only offences that attract fines and penalties, but they can also cause serious environmental effects by contaminating our waterways and landfill sites.

“This is just one of the many resource recovery initiatives offered to residents beyond their household waste and recycling collection services, which the community can discover more about by checking the A-Z Waste

Disposal and Recycling Guide at 1coast.com.au.

“We would like to also remind residents to stay COVID-safe by remaining inside their vehicles and wearing a mask where required to ensure the safety of all staff and residents attending the event.”

Items that can be dropped off include pesticides, gas bottles, fire extinguishers, fluorescent globes and tubes as well as any unknown or unidentified chemicals which are accepted for identification and correct disposal.

Council Administrator Rik Hart said he was impressed by the ongoing commitment from the

community to responsibly dispose of problem waste.

“In previous years CleanOut events across the region have attracted consistent, recordbreaking numbers,” he said.

“It is clear residents are eager to do the right thing and keep these hazardous materials out of landfills.

“We remain committed to the safety of the community and event operators onsite, so these events will be hosted in line with any COVID-19 restrictions in place.”

Up to 100L of paint can be accepted per vehicle,in containers of 20L or less.

Government’s Electricity Roadmap legislation by mid2022.

A spokesperson said now that registrations of interest had been received things should develop quickly, with community consultation to be undertaken.

With expressions of interest well and truly over-subscribed, the Government will decide which projects are the most viable.

Source: Media release, Feb 15 NSW Government

For all other items, only household quantities of up to 20L or 20kg will be accepted.

Council urges residents to transport material safely, keep chemicals in the original container and remain in their vehicles when dropping off hazardous waste.

For the full list of chemicals that can be dropped off call 131 555 or visit the NSW Environment Protection Authority website.

For more information you can also search chemical cleanout at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au.

Source: Media release, Feb 21 Central Coast Council

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Limited train services resume after shutdown of network causes chaos Limited rail services resumed on Tuesday, February 22, after a closure of the Sydney Trains network left Central Coast commuters stranded on Monday with unions and the State Government laying the blame at each other’s feet.

The closure came as a largescale industrial dispute between Transport for NSW and rail workers’ unions over safety and conditions continued.

Transport for NSW said the threat of a snap strike, made on Sunday night by the Rail Tram and Bus Union (RBTU), made it “impossible” to safely operate passenger services with

authorities making the decision to close down all services.

Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said he was “disappointed” with the union action.

“The matter is currently before the Fair Work Commission, and we hope that we have resolution as soon as possible,” Crouch said.

“Sydney Trains and NSW TrainLink have held more than 30 meetings with the RTBU over the past six months.

“We urge the unions to stop action which causes disruption for commuters, and instead focus on productive negotiations to reach an agreement for our employees

as soon as possible.”

But RTBU NSW Secretary, Alex Claassens, said only transport management would have noticed the impact of the proposed action on Monday, not commuters.

“The impact to services (on Monday) is not because of workers’ actions but because the NSW Government is spitting the dummy and trying to make a point,” Claassens said.

“Our workers showed up for work as usual, but the Government had made the decision not to run the trains.

“We are very angry and disappointed – this is a new low.

“There is nothing we would do to jeopardise the safety of

Rescue helicopter attends to child pulled unconscious from pool An unconscious threeyear-old boy who was pulled from a pool in Bateau Bay was attended to by paramedics on Sunday, February 20, who flew in on the Westpac Rescue Helicopter.

New South Wales Ambulance tasked the Rescue Helicopter

at 2:25pm, where, fortunately, a Registered Nurse was already performing CPR on the scene.

After one minute, the child started to breathe spontaneously.

Accompanied by the Critical Care Medical Team and Paramedics, the boy was transported to Gosford Hospital,

fully conscious in a stable condition for further treatment and observation.

Emergency Services praised the efforts of the Registered Nurse who immediately performed very effective CPR on the child.

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system,” Hicks said.

“The Premier is directly responsible for this aggressive, unilateral and unnecessary shut down by Sydney Trains.”

Reduced services returned at 5am on Tuesday, running at a minimum 30-minute frequency throughout the day.

Commuters were warned that journey times would be longer with trains required to stop at more stations.

Commuters were encouraged to continue to explore “alternative travel options” to preserve the limited services for essential workers and commuters with no, other options.

To supplement the limited train timetable, 150 rail

replacement bus services were also in operation along major rail corridors.

Transport Minister Elliott said Sydney Trains and NSW TrainLink remained at the Fair Work Commission, seeking to extend the suspension of protected industrial action on the rail network.

“I urge the combined rail unions to put their political agenda aside so Sydneysiders don’t face more interruptions,” he said.

“The NSW Government will continue to negotiate with the unions and work through their list of claims, which form part of ongoing Enterprise Agreement negotiations.”

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The Electrical Trades Union (ETU) also condemned the NSW Government for shutting down the network, causing chaos across Sydney and seeing the M1 experience huge delays as Central Coast commuters took to the roads with no trains available.

ETU NSW Secretary, Allen Hicks, said Premier Dominic Perrottet and the State Government must bear full responsibility for the commuter inconvenience.

“Rather than sit down and negotiate in good faith, the Premier and the Government have decided to cancel train services, wreaking chaos across the Sydney transport

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New emergency department looks good but…

The new Wyong Hospital how to use the crutches, and I Emergency Department was sent on my merry way.

FORUM (ED) is a series of empty Several patients waiting cardboard boxes painted to look great in a photo shoot.

I would like to tell you my story.

A few weeks ago I hurt my knee – you know, the kind that drops sports people to the ground.

Only I couldn`t fall to the ground because I couldn`t move at all.

My husband called an ambulance, and I was taken to Wyong ED. I was taken to the “fast track” section in a bucket on wheels that was supposed to be a wheelchair (any resemblence to the real thing is purely coincidental).

I was wheeled into a waiting area and left alone for over four hours.

I had nowhere to support my injured leg, and the morphine I’d been given in the ambulance had long since worn off.

The pain was unbearable.

I had a full blown panic attack.

A night nurse came to help me, and I was put in a recliner... there were no beds in that section, just a row of recliners.

It was another hour and a half

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Opinions expressed are those of the writer and not necessarily of the newspaper before I was seen by a doctor.

My leg was put in a zimmer splint, and I was told I would be admitted, and seen by the orthopaedic team, and physiotherapists in the morning.

Two hours later, at 1:30 am, the doctor returned, and told me to go home and see my GP in the morning as there were no beds available.

The night nurse that had rescued me from the panic attack was there, and she refused to send me home, sighting the facts that I was a 68-year-old woman, who`d have to wake up her 70-yearold husband to come out in the dark to bring me home, using crutches I was unfamilar with.

The nurse let me sleep in the recliner and in the morning a physiotherapist showed me

commented as to why I wasn`t being wheeled out.

I must have looked quite a sight, stuggling with crutches , with a zimmer splint from ankle to knee.

The experience has broken me.

I couldn`t get in to see my GP until three days later, and he had no idea what had happened as he didn’t receive any hospital reports til over a week later.

I have a copy of the report, and nowhere does it mention my panic attack, or that the nurse intervened, and let me stay.

I am not alone in waiting such a ridiculous amount of time, although maybe the only one waiting in such pain.

I heard several patients come through agitated that they’d waited anywhere between six and 12 hours.

A new emergency department, for a hospital that cannot be classed as regional anymore, certainly makes politicians look good, but doesn`t do much for the rest of the community.

Email, Feb 21 Barbara Randell, Woongarrah

Public Notice Feral rabbit reduction program virus release 2022

Greater Sydney Local Land Services (GS LLS) is rolling out a feral rabbit reduction program throughout the Central Coast from 17 March 2022.

The program involves the release of the Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease Virus (RHDV1-K5), also known as Calicivirus. Central Coast Council is participating in the program.

Pet rabbit owners are able to vaccinate their rabbits against the effects of the virus at their local vets.

Owners are encouraged to have their rabbits vaccinated at least two weeks prior to the release date and to continue to have their rabbits regularly vaccinated.

For further protection, rabbit hutches should be mosquito-proof and housed away from interactions with wild rabbits, which can spread diseases to domestic pets.

Domestic rabbits should be contained in a secure enclosure and not be free roaming.

For further information regarding the program, including ways landholders can continue to control feral rabbits, visit the Greater Sydney Local Land Services' website greatersydney.lls.nsw.gov.au or phone (02) 4724 2100.

Fox control program Autumn 2022

Central Coast Council will be undertaking targeted fox trapping and shooting between March and June 2022 at Saratoga Oval Wetlands (Saratoga) and the following high priority natural reserves: The Scenic Road Bushland Reserve (Kincumber), Kincumba Mountain Regional Reserve (Kincumber-Green Point), Rumbalara Reserve (Gosford-Springfield), Katandra Reserve (Holgate), Ferntree Close Reserve (Mt Elliot-Wyoming-Lisarow) and Barwon Road Reserve (Wyoming).

Predation by foxes is a key threat to many native animals and this program aims to reduce the impact on our local biodiversity.

Pet owners are encouraged to keep their pets safe and prevent them from entering reserves. Dogs are prohibited in these reserves and if found enforcement action may ensue.

For further information regarding the program, visit Councils' website centralcoast.nsw.gov.au and search 'feral animals' or phone 1300 463 954.

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Mega city ‘inevitable’ Whatever Gary Blaschke’s views might be on the Newcastle/Sydney/ Wollongong megacity (“Community won’t support mega city plans, CCC 275), in the end they will be of no consequence, because this megacity is going to come into existence by sheer weight of circumstances.

It doesn’t matter, either, what the Premier’s views are, because his intentions will have little influence on the outcome.

People want to live on the Newcastle/Sydney/ Wollongong corridor, and all the hand-wringing in the world won’t change that, so what is important is that proper policies and plans are followed in guiding this inevitable development in the best possible way.

We need properly prioritised infrastructure programs and strategies that recognise a desirable balance between population growth and protection of the natural

FORUM environment, not futile opposition to what we cannot avoid.

Of course, he is correct that the Central Coast Regional Plan and the Central Coast Housing Strategy are worthless documents, as blueprints for the realisation of a 21stcentury city.

However, I shall be surprised if anything better is produced, because the whole idea of planning is anathema to the present Government and, to a large extent, to the Opposition parties as well.

How could it be otherwise, when every politician wants to wield the power of arbitrary allocation of resources according to the expediency of the day?

Nevertheless, as long as people simply take irrational opposition, the Government can easily dismiss dissenting views and will be relieved of the onus of providing justified arguments for whatever

decisions are made.

Gary Balschke’s idea that the concept of a mega city will be “stamped out” at the ballot box in the next election is wishful thinking.

The topic won’t generate the slightest traction at the next election.

Given the history of Australian elections, it is astonishing that anyone could be naive enough to believe that voters will be so seized by this issue as to alter the outcome of an election.

The population at large is much more influenced by the promise of a car park than by keeping the Government (whichever it is) accountable for its actions at the policy level.

It will be a day-to-day struggle that will never end to protect ourselves against the rapacity of developers and the pusillanimity of politicians, so we must stick to facts and logic, not sentimental denial of reality.

Email, February 12 Bruce Hyland, Woy Woy

Outrageous process I have been following the outrageous process where an unelected administrator forgot” an entire water appointed by the State catchment area when scoping Government has foisted an future water requirements. outrageously expensive Their idea of a survey offered desalination plant on what by council was also seriously used to be Gosford and flawed.

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The idea of a desal plant on the Central Coast is an environmental disaster also waiting to happen.

It is also extremely energy hungry.

The whole idea flies in the face of logic and needs to be totally opposed at least until we get an elected council, who are unlikely to endorse anything like this!

Email, Jan 25 Andrew Thomson, Durren Durren

The following special event road closures will apply on 31 Dec from 8:45pm – 9:15pm with traffic diversions in place: Marine Parade at the top of the car park, The Entrance Coral Street east of Duffy's Lane, The Entrance, access into the multi-storey car park still available  The Entrance Road closed at Victoria Avenue, cars travelling towards Memorial Park will be diverted into Victoria Avenue, The Entrance  The Marine Parade car park will be closed with no car – 9:15pm A free movement seminar for8:30pm the Catholic community of Central Coast featuring an expert legal advisor to answer questions.

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Wills, Enduring Guardianship and Powers of Attorney Street, The Entrance

Date: Time: David Venue:

Tuesday 15 March 2022 11.00am – 12.30pm Farmer Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Parish, 239-243 The Entrance Road, The Entrance 2261 Chief Executive Officer Catering: Light refreshments provided Register: www.bbcatholic.org.au/willsday or contact David on 02 8379 1664 / david.armstrong@bbcatholic.org.au

Presenter Cecilia Castle, principle of Castle Lawyers, will present and answer questions from her legal expertise of over 30 years. Cecilia is a regular speaker and writer on legal topics, Catholic and parishioner in the Diocese of Broken Bay.

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OUT & ABOUT

Hamlyn Terrace artist Randa Magdi goes global

Hamlyn Terrace artist Randa Magdi is attracting attention for all the right reasons.

While she has enjoyed the spotlight on the Coast, she has never been so taken aback as she was when a gallery in Milan approached her to be part of a global exhibition.

COVID, it turns out, does have some silver linings.

Many artists and galleries around the world learned that art-lovers are just as keen on digital exhibitions as they are real life ones.

M.A.D.S Gallery Milan Curator Lucrezia Perropane approached Randa out of the blue after she saw one of her paintings on social media.

Perropane explained to

Ramda that that they no longer need to rely on gallery visitors to make sales all over the world, and that they wanted to include her works in an upcoming web-based exhibition called ‘F**K U’.

Randa said she was thrilled to be approached but was worried it may have been a scam.

“I looked them up straight away as I had been approached by scammers before.

“I was so happy to discover that M.A.D.S is an authentic, Milan-based gallery.

“I found an article on the San Diego Union-Tribune about an artist there who had also featured in one of the gallery’s shows.

“It was a real awakening, realising that an artist here on

‘Sebastian’ by Randa Magdi

the Coast can attract global attention.

“And this was all from a room in my house that doubles for a bedroom and a studio,” she laughed.

Randa has only recently returned to full-time painting and makes a point of creating something each day.

“I’m passionate about and obsessed with colour and I avoid restrictions to the rules or methods of art convention,” she said.

Opportunities for Randa have been coming through thanks to the exposure she has gained online.

More recently she was also approached by a Curator in Crete who is putting together a ‘Night of Contemporary Art’ at

private villa called Moma in October, with artists from 15 countries displaying their works.

“I am trying to figure out if I will go. I certainly hope I can,” Randa said.

Randa’s work has been included in exhibitions at La Carta Gallery in Wyong and in the Showroom Gallery in Newcastle.

Her solo show, Crazy Corona Capers, ran from April to June last year and she is part of the Bodies exhibition at Wyong Art House from now until February 28.

F**K U runs February 28 to March 6.

More information can be found at www.madsgallery.art Nicola Riches Hamlyn Terrace artist Randa Magdi

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Major exhibition, expo, workshops, seminars and lunches planned for International Women’s Day One hundred and sixty five (165) works of art by 60 Coast artists will go on display as part of the Central Coast Festival of Women to coincide with International Women’s Day. Organised by Tuggerah Lakes Art Society, the exhibition will run at The Entrance Gallery from March 5-17.

Winners of a competition running hand-in-hand with the exhibition will be revealed at the opening night attended by Emma McBride MP on the evening of March 4.

President of the Society Rasheeda Flight said they have never had so many entries.

“We had many, many artists exhibiting last year, but not quite on this scale.

“I think there were many

people using that time during in lockdown to create,” she said.

The paintings on exhibition will also be available to purchase.

The event coincides with an

Judge Sally Jope with last year’s winning artist Danny Liu

Expo run by the Central Coast’s International Women’s Day Committee.

Also taking place on March 5, the Expo and artisan market brings together women’s groups and organisations at The Entrance Community

Centre.

Many prominent women’s organisations will be present including, Zonta Club of Central Coast, Soroptimist International Brisbane Water, Central Coast Community Women’s Health Centre, Community and

Business Women’s Network and CWA NSW that celebrates its 100th anniversary this year.

Each organisation will provide information on their work in the community.

This year, there will be Zumba

classes, a yarnbombing exhibition, music, and artisan market.

There are many other events to be held across the Coast from Woy Woy Peninsula, to Gosford, Wyong, and The Entrance.

These include: Soroptimist International IWD Breakfast; Bateau Bay View Club IWD Lunch; Rayon Riot #4 – The Fempire; Community and Business Network IWD Lunch; and a Making Meditation Mainstream event.

Information regarding these events will be placed on the Central Coast Festival of Women Facebook page and local press, with the events, venues, times, booking information and contact details.

Nicola Riches

$2,000 boost for Wildlife ARC Wildlife Animal Rescue and Care Society (ARC) has been dedicated to the care and rehabilitation of native animals across the Central Coast for almost 35 years.

The registered charity has received a welcome boost of $2,000 after winning the public vote in the latest round of Greater Bank’s #GreaterCentralCoast program.

Wildlife ARC receives multiple calls a day to help in a wide

variety of rescues from very diverse and sometimes complex situations across the Central Coast.

It then provides care and rehabilitation for the animals before releasing them back into the wild where they belong.

Wildlife ARC volunteer Suzanne Mannion said a growing population means more frequent threats to the welfare of local wildlife.

“Australia has some of the most diverse wildlife in the world, and here on the beautiful

Central Coast we are fortunate to live with a huge variety of them,” she said.

“Living in such close proximity to nature is both a blessing and a curse.

“The loss of habitat through increasing human population spreading into what was once natural bush land means that our wildlife face threats every day, through the impact of people, vehicles and domestic pets.

“We rescue and rehabilitate all kinds of birds, mammals

and reptiles needing care or treatment until they’re ready to go back into the wild and rely largely on donations to fund our activities.

“The $2,000 from the #GreaterCentralCoast community funding program will help us to cover our ongoing cost of providing care for some of our rescued wildlife.”

Greater Bank’s Central Coast Regional Sales Manager Josh Swetnam said Wildlife ARC played a vital role in helping keep native animal populations

healthy.

“It’s important that we are mindful of the impact development has on wildlife and try to minimise disruption to their habitat,” he said.

“In instances where impacts occur we are so fortunate to have an organisation such as Wildlife ARC that make an incredible contribution to supporting our local environment.”

Runners up in the January round were Kariong Wanderers Rugby Club and Central Coast

Disaster Relief, which both received $500.

Voting in the February round is open until 5pm on March 2.

Contenders are Central Coast Dragon Boat Club, The Woy Woy Mural Project and NSW Rural Fire Service – Central Coast Communications Brigade.

You can vote online at greater. com.au/greatercentralcoast.

Source: Media release, Feb 14 Greater Bank

COASTAL DIARY

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

WEDNESDAY, FEB 23

SATURDAY, FEB 26

Riding for the Disabled: Volunteer Information Day, Kangoo Rd, Somersby, 10am

Wyong Drama Group: BIRTHRIGHTS, Red Tree Theatre Tuggerah, ticketed, 23/02 - 27/02, multiple sessions wyongdramagroup.com.au

SUNDAY, FEB 20

A Tuggerah Lakes Art Society and Central Coast Festival of Women Event Saturday 5 March - Thursday 17 March 2022 Open daily 10:00am - 4:00pm

lynnewinder@bigpond.com The Entrance Gallery The Entrance Community Centre Norberta St, The Entrance

Wyong family history group: seminar with Jill Ball International Women’s Day 21st Century Genealogy, Wyong golf club, ticketed, 10am Luncheon and Launch of CenThe Phoenix Collective Quartet: Darkness & Light, Greenway Chapel, ticketed, 2:30pm

TUESDAY, MAR 1

SATURDAY, MAR 5

Exhibition launch: Guest of Honour - Emma McBride MP Friday 4 March, 6:00pm for 6:30pm Artisan Market and Expo: Saturday 5 March 10:00am - 3:00pm

Central Coast Festival of Women - Women in Art, Tuggerah Lakes Art Society / The Entrance Gallery, 10am - 4pm 0458 787 068

Troubadour Folkclub presents: Highly Strung Rock and Roll Orchestra, Everglades Country Club, ticketed, 7pm

SUNDAY, MAR 6

Enquiries: 0458 787 068 or president@tlas.org.au

Advertisement proudly sponsored by David Mehan MP, State Member for The Entrance

FRIDAY, MAR 4

FRIDAY, FEB 25 NRL Trial double header: Manly v Raiders & Roosters v Tigers, Central Coast Stadium, ticketed, 6pm & 8pm

Lunch Celebrating International Women’s Day Bateau Bay VIEW Club / The Entrance Leagues Club, Arthur Lakes Room, ticketed, 10:30am 0423 583 651

secretary@tlas.org.au

International Women’s Day Breakfast, Soroptimist International Brisbane Water / The Breaker’s Country Club’, Dover Road Wamberal, ticketed, 8:45am

6:30am - 7:30am TUESDAY, MAR 8 International Women’s Day Celebration Breakfast, Community & Business Women’s Network (CBWN) / Mercure Kooindah Waters, ticketed, 7am info@cbwn.org.au www.cbwn.org.au

tral Coast Festival International Women’s Day of Women, Celebration Luncheon, International Women’s Day Community and Business WomCommunity & Business WomExpo and Artisan Market, International Womens Day en’s Network (CBWN) / Ettalong CCIWDCC + Tuggerah Lakes Art en’s Network (CBWN) / Pullman Ocean Beach Meditation, Diggers, Magenta Shores, Society / The the Sit / Ocean Beach Surf Club ticketed, 12pm - 2pm ticketed, 12pm Entrance Community Umina, Free info@cbwn.org.au info@cbwn.org.au Centre, 10am - 4pm all welcome, www.cbwn.org.au jillgodwin16@gmail.com www.cbwn.org.au

Basic entries in the Coastal Diary are FREE. Send information to coastaldiary@centralcoastnews.net.

ENHANCED entries using bold typeface with an address, phone number and a live link are available for a small fee.

Photographs can also be added for a small fee. All display advertisers are entitled to a free enhanced entry.

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Tuesday 1 March Lunch Celebrating International Women’s Day

10:30AM

Bateau Bay VIEW Club / The Entrance Leagues Club, Arthur Lakes Room

lynnewinder@bigpond.com / 0423 583 651

$30

Friday 4 March International Women’s Day Luncheon and Launch of Central Coast Festival of Women

12PM - 2PM

Community and Business Women’s Network (CBWN) / Ettalong Diggers

info@cbwn.org.au / www.cbwn.org.au

$60

Friday 4 March Women in Art - Exhibition Launch Tuggerah Lakes Art Society / The Entrance Gallery, The Entrance Community Centre

rasheeda.flight@gmail.com

IINVITATION ONLY

Women in Art - Exhibition until 17th March

10AM - 4PM

FREE

Tuggerah Lakes Art Society / The Entrance Gallery, The Entrance Community Centre

secretary@tlas.org.au

Saturday 5 March

Saturday 5 March International Women’s Day Expo and Artisan Market

10AM - 4PM

CCIWDCC + Tuggerah Lakes Art Society / The Entrance Community Centre

jillgodwin16@gmail.com

FREE

Sunday 6 March International Women’s Day Breakfast

8:45AM

Soroptimist International Brisbane Water / The Breaker’s Country Club’, Dover Road Wamberal

https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=850814&

$35

Sunday 6 March International Womens Day Ocean Beach Meditation

6.20AM for 6.30AM start -7.30AM

the Sit / Ocean Beach Surf Club, Umina

https://www.facebook.com/ groups/493115411382585

FREE ALL WELCOME

Tuesday 8 March IWD Creative Connections and Conversations

9:00AM - 2:00PM

Central Coast Community Women’s Health Centre / Naughty Noodle Fun Haus -5 Broken Bay Road Ettalong Beach

43425905/ PWHC@cccwhc.com.au

FREE/BOOKING REQUIRED

Tuesday 8 March International Women’s Day Celebration Breakfast

7:00AM -9:00AM

Community & Business Women’s Network (CBWN) / Mercure Kooindah Waters Central Coast

info@cbwn.org.au / www.cbwn.org.au

$60

Tuesday 8 March International Women’s Day Celebration Luncheon

12:00pm - 2:00pm

Community & Business Women’s Network (CBWN) / Pullman Magenta Shores

info@cbwn.org.au / www.cbwn.org.au

$60

Thursday 10 March Central Coast International Women’s Day Forum

11AM - 1PM

INVITATION ONLY

Rayon Riot #4 The Fempire

6:30PM - 10:30PM - show starts at 8pm

FULL $55/$50 CONCESSION

Naughty Noodle Fun Haus / Naughty Noodle Fun Haus - 5 Broken Bay Rd, Ettalong

https://naughtynoodle.com.au/whats-on/ rayon-riot-fempire/

CCC Status of Women Advisory Group Saturday 12 March

Sunday 13 March All About Women-Satellite Program Streamed from Sydney Opera House

10:45AM - 4:30PM

Elderslee Foundation / The Red Tree Theatre, Tuggerah

admin@eldersleefoundation.org.au

BOOKINGS REQUIRED

Thursday 17 March Women in Art Exhibition Close

10AM - 4PM

Tuggerah Lakes Art Society / The Entrance Gallery, The Entrance Community Centre

rasheeda.flight@gmail.com

FREE

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Thursday 24 February

Wednesday 23 February

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Friday 25 February

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8:30

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5:30 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “The Tenth Circle” 12:00 (M s,v) (’08) – A father goes to 1:30 extreme lengths to protect his 2:00 daughter, after she claims her 3:00 ex-boyfriend raped her. Stars: 4:00 Britt Robertson, Kelly Preston, 5:00 6:00 Haley Beauchamp, Gillian Anderson, Ron Eldard 7:00 Autopsy USA: 7:30 Patrick Swayze (M) [s] The Chase UK (PG) [s] Seven News At 4 [s] The Chase Australia (PG) [s] 9:00 Seven News [s] 10:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] SAS Australia: 10:30 Adaptability (M) [s] The Front Bar (M) [s] 11:40 Ambulance - Code Red (M) [s] The Latest Seven News [s] 12:30 Autopsy USA: 1:20 Davy Jones (M) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping 4:00 5:30 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Movie: “Family Sins” (M v) 1:30 (’04) – A couple force their foster children to steal and set 2:00 3:00 fire to apartment buildings when their tenants are unable 4:00 to pay their rent. Stars: Kirstie 5:00 6:00 Alley, Will Patton, Deanna 7:00 Milligan, Kevin McNulty, 7:30 Kathleen Wilhoite, David Richmond-Peck 8:30 Harbour Cops (PG) [s] Dog Patrol (PG) [s] 9:40 The Chase UK (PG) [s] 10:40 Seven News At 4 [s] The Chase Australia (PG) [s] 11:10 Seven News [s] 12:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] Showtrial: Praying For Her 1:00 (M d,l,s) [s] Showtrial: Little Horses 1:30 (M d,l,s) [s] 4:00 Program To Be Advised 4:30 Home Shopping 5:30 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show [s] Seven Morning News [s] 11:30 Movie: “Poseidon” (M v) (’06) 12:00 Stars: Josh Lucas House Of Wellness (PG) [s] The Chase UK (PG) [s] 1:45 Seven News At 4 [s] The Chase Australia (PG) [s] Seven News [s] 2:00 3:00 Better Homes And Gardens (PG) [s] – Joh and Pete check 4:00 5:00 out a company who project your floorplans and elevations 6:00 7:00 onto the floor of an enormous warehouse at 1:1 scale.

7:30 Movie: “2012” (PG) (’09) – An academic researcher leads a 8:40 group of people in a fight to counteract the apocalyptic events that were predicted by 11:15 the ancient Mayan calendar.

Stars: Amanda Peet, John Cusack, Morgan Lily 1:30 Program To Be Advised 4:00 Home Shopping 4:30

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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 Program To Be Advised 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:30 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 Left Off The Map [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 Ambulance Australia (PG) [s] 8:30 Bull: Quid Pro Quo (PG) [s] 9:30 Bull: Flesh And Blood (PG) [s] 10:30 This Is Us: The Challenger (PG) [s] 11:30 The Project (PG) [s] 12:30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping 6:00 The Talk (PG) [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 Australian Survivor (PG) [s] 2:30 Entertainment Tonight [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 Left Off The Map [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 First Dates Australia (M) [s] 8:30 Movie: “Hustlers” (MA15+) (’19) Stars: Constance Wu, Jennifer Lopez, Julia Stiles 10:40 Blue Bloods: Friends In High Places (M) [s] 11:30 The Project (PG) [s] 12:30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping 4:30 CBS Mornings [s] 6:00 The Talk (PG) [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’s Ultimate Veg [s] 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:30 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 Left Off The Map [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 Graham Norton Show (M) [s] 9:30 Just For Laughs (MA15+) [s] 10:00 Georgie Carroll The Gloves Are Off (MA15+) [s] 11:30 The Project (PG) [s] 12:30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping

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Monday 28 February

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Saturday 26 February

ABC (C20/21)

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

Tuesday 1 March

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6:00 Home Shopping 7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] 10:00 The Morning Show Weekend (PG) [s] 12:00 Seven’s Horse Racing [s] 5:00 Seven News At 5 [s] 5:30 Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) [s] 7:30 Movie: “Raiders Of The Lost Ark” (M v) (’81) – In 1936, archaeologist and adventurer Indiana Jones is hired by the US government to find the Ark of the Covenant before Adolf Hitler’s Nazis can obtain its awesome powers. Stars: Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, Paul Freeman, John RhysDavies, Alfred Molina 10:00 Movie: “Con Air” (MA15+) (’97) Stars: Nicolas Cage, Colm Meaney, Mykelti Williamson 12:30 Home Shopping

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rage (PG) [s] Weekend Breakfast [s] Insiders [s] Offsiders [s] The World This Week [s] Compass [s] Songs Of Praise [s] ABC News At Noon [s] Landline [s] Gardening Australia [s] Australia Remastered [s] Love On The Spectrum (PG) [s] Back In Time For Dinner [s] Nigella At My Table [s] Antiques Roadshow [s] ABC News Sunday [s] Grand Designs New Zealand: Floating Beach Bach (PG) [s] Troppo (M l) [s] Killing Eve (MA15+) [s] Patrick Melrose (M d,l,s) [s] Harrow (M d,n,s,v) [s] Mum y (M l,s) [s] Shetland (PG) [s] rage (MA15+) [s]

6:00 Home Shopping 7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] 10:00 The Morning Show Weekend (PG) [s] 12:00 House Of Wellness (PG) [s] 1:00 Movie: “Strange Magic” (PG) (’15) Stars: Alan Cumming, Evan Rachel Wood, Elijah Kelley, Meredith Anne Bull 3:00 Motorbike Cops (PG) [s] 3:30 Border Security International (PG) [s] 4:00 Better Homes And Gardens 5:00 Seven News At 5 [s] 5:30 Sydney Weekender [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Dancing With The Stars (PG) [s] 8:45 Crime Investigation Australia: The Cangai Siege (MA15+) [s] 10:15 Born To Kill?: Ted Bundy (MA15+) [s] 11:15 Death Row: Countdown To Execution (MA15+) [s] 12:30 Home Shopping

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News Breakfast [s] ABC News Mornings [s] Landline [s] Antiques Roadshow [s] ABC News At Noon [s] Death In Paradise (M v) [s] Shetland (PG) [s] ABC News Afternoons [s] Escape From The City (PG) [s] Barrie Cassidy’s One Plus One (PG) [s] Hard Quiz (PG) [s] The Drum [s] ABC News [s] 7.30 [s] Australian Story [s] Four Corners [s] Media Watch (PG) [s] The Missing Children (M) [s] ABC Late News [s] The Business [s] Q+A (PG) [s] Shetland (M l) [s] The Letdown (M l,s) [s] rage (MA15+) [s]

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News Breakfast [s] ABC News Mornings [s] Foreign Correspondent [s] Rosie Batty’s One Plus One (PG) [s] Grand Designs New Zealand ABC News At Noon [s] All Creatures Great And Small [s] Shetland (M l,v) [s] ABC News Afternoons [s] Escape From The City [s] Barrie Cassidy’s One Plus One (PG) [s] Hard Quiz (PG) [s] The Drum [s] ABC News [s] 7.30 [s] Outback Ringer [s] Solar Storms: A Warning From Space: A Catalyst Special [s] Silver Spitfire - The Longest Flight (M l) [s] ABC Late News [s] The Business [s]

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

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Sunrise [s] The Morning Show [s] Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “The Preacher’s Sin” (M v) (’15) Stars: JR Bourne, Allie Gonino What The Killer Did Next: Saima Khan (M v) [s] The Chase UK (PG) [s] Seven News At 4 [s] The Chase Australia (PG) [s] Seven News [s] Home And Away (PG) [s] SAS Australia: Mindset (M l) [s] – Recruits face a high adrenalin task as they leap from a moving zodiac into a moving helicopter. Pepper Spray conditioning pushes some over the edge. Only with the right mindset will they succeed.

The Amazing Race (PG) [s] The Latest Seven News [s] The Resident: Da Da (M) [s] Home Shopping Sunrise [s] The Morning Show [s] Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “Maid Of Honor” (M v) (’06) Stars: Linda Purl, Linden Ashby, Shannon Sturges, Bruce Dinsmore, Dani Kind The Real Manhunter: The Murder Of Bridie Skehan (M v) [s] The Chase UK (PG) [s] Seven News At 4 [s] The Chase Australia (PG) [s] Seven News [s] Home And Away (PG) [s] SAS Australia: Leadership (M) [s] The Rookie: In The Line Of Fire (PG) [s] The Rookie: Red Hot (PG) [s] The Latest Seven News [s] Movie: “Magnum Force” (MA15+) (’73) Stars: Clint Eastwood, Hal Holbrook, Mitchell Ryan, David Soul Home Shopping

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

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Easy Eats [s] 6:00 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 5:00 France 24 Feature News Weekend Today [s] 6:30 Religious Programs [s] 5:15 NHK World English News Today Extra Saturday [s] 7:00 Escape Fishing With ET [s] 5:30 Worldwatch Destination WA [s] 7:30 Left Off The Map [s] 1:00 PBS Newshour Delish (PG) [s] 8:00 My Market Kitchen [s] 2:05 Going Places With Ernie My Way [s] 8:30 Pooches At Play [s] Dingo (PG) Movie: “The Pink Panther 2” 9:00 Freshly Picked [s] 2:35 KGB: The Sword And The (PG) (’09) Stars: Steve Martin 9:30 Studio 10: Saturday [s] Shield (PG) (In English/ David Attenborough’s Green 12:00 Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Russian/ Ukrainian/ German) Adventures [s] Planet: Desert Worlds [s] 3:35 Nazi Megastructures 1:00 Left Off The Map [s] The Garden Gurus [s] Russian War Series: 1:30 Everyday Gourmet [s] NINE News: First At Five [s] Blitzkrieg In The East 2:00 My Market Kitchen [s] Getaway [s] 4:30 Ethnic Business Awards 2:30 Destination Dessert [s] NINE News Saturday [s] 6:30 SBS World News 3:00 What’s Up Down Under [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:35 Great Escapes With Morgan 3:30 Farm To Fork [s] Space Invaders (PG) [s] Freeman: Assassins Flights 4:00 Taste Of Australia [s] Movie: “Muriel’s Wedding” 8:30 Eurovision - Australia 4:30 Roads Less Travelled [s] (M l,s) (’94) Stars: Toni Decides *Live* (PG) 5:00 10 News First [s] Collette, Rachel Griffiths 11:10 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does 6:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) [s] Movie: “The Birdcage” (M l) Countdown (M l,s) 7:00 Football: Isuzu Ute A-League 12:00 Dublin Murders (MA15+) (’96) Stars: Robin Williams Australia’s Top Ten Of Men: Round 16: Sydney FC v 1:05 Great British Railway Everything: Celebrity Yarns Melbourne City *Live* [s] Journeys (PG) [s] 10:00 Ambulance UK (PG) [s] 1:35 Movie: “The Girl With The Garden Gurus Moments 12:30 Home Shopping Dragon Tattoo” (MA15+) (’11) Home Shopping 5:00 Religious Programs Stars: Rooney Mara Easy Eats [s] Weekend Today [s] Drive TV [s] The Xtreme CollXtion (PG) [s] Women’s Footy (PG) [s] NRL Women’s Premiership: Dragons v Titans *Live* From McDonald Jones Stadium [s] NRL Women’s Premiership: Roosters v Broncos *Live* From McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle [s] NRL Women’s Premiership: Knights v Eels *Live* From McDonald Jones Stadium [s] NINE News: First At Five [s] RBT: Lucky Escape [s] NINE News Sunday [s] Married At First Sight (M) [s] 60 Minutes (PG) [s] NINE News Late [s] Australian Crime Stories: Bodies Of Evidence (M v) [s] The First 48 (M) [s] Shallow Grave (M) [s] Drive TV [s]

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NINE News Late [s] Botched (M) [s] Bluff City Law: 25 Years To Life (PG) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] Hello SA (PG) [s] Home Shopping Religious Programs

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 Australian Survivor (PG) [s] 2:30 Entertainment Tonight [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 Left Off The Map [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 Australian Survivor (PG) [s] 8:30 Would I Lie To You? Australia (M) [s] 9:40 FBI: Most Wanted: Overlooked (M) [s] 10:40 FBI: Most Wanted: Caesar (M) [s] 11:30 The Project (PG) [s] 12:30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping

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Religious Programs [s] Good Chef Bad Chef [s] Freshly Picked [s] Left Off The Map [s] Studio 10: Sunday (PG) [s] Australian Survivor (PG) [s] My Market Kitchen [s] Everyday Gourmet [s] Australia By Design Destination Dessert [s] Roads Less Travelled [s] Farm To Fork [s] Taste Of Australia With Hayden Quinn [s] 10 News First [s] The Sunday Project (PG) [s] Australian Survivor (PG) [s] FBI: Hard Decisions (M v) [s] – A bank hold-up leads the team to a safe deposit box, the contents of which have the potential to destroy national security.

FBI: Payback (M v) [s] The Sunday Project (PG) [s] Home Shopping

6:00 The Talk [s] Today [s] 7:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] Today Extra [s] 7:30 The Bold And The Beautiful NINE’s Morning News [s] (PG) [s] Married At First Sight (M) [s] Getaway (PG) [s] 8:00 Studio 10 (PG) [s] Pointless (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (M) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] 1:00 Australian Survivor (PG) [s] NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 2:30 Everyday Gourmet With NINE News [s] Justine Schofield [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] Married At First Sight (M) [s] 3:30 Left Off The Map [s] The Hundred With Andy Lee 4:00 Farm To Fork [s] (PG) [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful NINE News Late [s] (PG) [s] True Story With Hamish & 5:00 10 News First [s] Andy: Tracy (PG) [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] Mr Mayor: 7:30 Australian Survivor (PG) [s] Mayor’s Day Out (PG) [s] 9:00 Movie: “Joker” (MA15+) (’19) The Village: Stars: Joaquin Phoenix, Robert I Am Defiant (M s) [s] De Niro, Zazie Beetz Tipping Point (PG) [s] 11:30 The Project (PG) [s] Delish [s] 12:30 The Late Show With Stephen Home Shopping Colbert (PG) [s] Religious Programs 1:30 Home Shopping A Current Affair (PG) [s] 4:30 CBS Mornings [s]

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

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France 24 Feature News NHK World English News Worldwatch Motor Sports: Australian Superbikes *Live* From Phillip Island Cycling: Mountain Bike National Championships Highlights Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) Nazi Megastructures: Russian War Series Battle Of Kursk (PG) SBS World News Treasures Of Arabia (PG) Atilla’s Forbidden Tomb (M) Every Family Has A Secret: Matthieu Heimel And Kerry Stevenson (PG) Mary Beard’s Shock Of The Nude (MA15+) Michael Mosley: Make Me Live Forever (PG) Michael Mosley: Make Me Stay Awake (PG) France 24 Feature News NHK World English News Worldwatch The Royals And The Tabloids: Royals V (PG) Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) World’s Most Luxurious Trains The World’s Greatest Palaces (PG) Jeopardy! (PG) Letters And Numbers Mastermind SBS World News Heritage Rescue Royal History’s Myths And Secrets (PG) Great House Revival SBS World News Paris Police 1900 (MA15+) (In French) Wisting (M l,v) (In Norwegian/ English) Unit One (M l,s,v) (In Danish) Vice Guide To Film (MA15+) France 24 Feature News NHK World English News Worldwatch PBS Newshour The Royals And The Tabloids: Royals V (PG) Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) World’s Most Luxurious Super Yachts The World’s Greatest Palaces (PG) Jeopardy! (PG) Letters And Numbers Mastermind SBS World News Who Do You Think You Are?: Ruth Jones (PG) Insight: Conspiracy Theories?

(PG) Framed (PG) The Feed SBS World News The Point Shadow Lines (M l,v) (In Finnish)

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

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Successful breeding season for Little Tern It’s been a successful summer for the breeding of endangered Little Terns with at least 96 fully fledged from Karagi Point at The Entrance North.

The result breaks last season’s record of 53 successfully fledged Little Terns and forms part of the ongoing ‘Saving our Species’ program delivered by Council via the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) and the Biodiversity Conservation Division.

Among the conservation efforts were: an enhancement of the habitat, such as sandbuilding to elevate the nesting

areas; installing fencing to prevent people and dogs disturbing the nesting areas; controlling foxes; weekly monitoring; daily removal of rubbish in and around the nesting site; and community engagement.

Council’s Acting Section Manager Environmental Infrastructure Matthew Barnett said that the environmental management team had been hard at work since October.

“A lot of work goes into preparing and monitoring the nesting site and we’re so glad to see that our hard work has paid off to help Little Terns breed and protect their young.

“Little Terns are here to stay if the conditions are suitable,” Barnett said.

The Little Tern is listed as an endangered species in NSW. Its population is estimated to be declining by approximately five per cent annually.

NPWS Threatened Species Officer Katherine Howard said NPWS was delighted to support Council in successfully managing The Entrance North nesting site.

“Our thanks also to the local residents and beach visitors for respecting the fenced area and ‘sharing the shore’ so successfully with Little Terns,” Ms Howard said.

This season’s recordbreaking result is particularly important as several historically important Little Tern nesting sites elsewhere in NSW have had limited success.

This has placed extra emphasis on Karagi Point as a significant nesting site of statewide importance.

Most of the birds have now moved on to quieter, more remote areas of Tuggerah Lakes and rock platforms further north where they will forage to gain weight and strength before migrating north in April.

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Little Tern chick

Photo: Andrew Robinson

Airshow returns to Warnervale The Central Coast Airshow will return to Warnervale Airport on May 14 and 15.

Photo: Allan Cooper

roaming performers.

The festival will also include a static display of vintage aircraft, military vehicles and vintage cars, plus food and drink stalls and vans promising wine, craft beer and local food.

Profits from the Central Coast Airshow will go to Little Wings, a non-profit organisation that provides free, professional and safe flight and ground transport services for sick children in rural and regional NSW. It strives to ease the journey and help sick children access specialised medical services and treatments that are only available in major

Organisers promise more than four hours of flying displays from aircraft of varying age and size.

The action will include aerobatics solos, formation aerobatics, warbirds, skydiving and, organisers warn, heart stopping stunts.

Not just an airshow, the event will be run as a festival with adventure flights, helicopter rides, hot air balloons and a freestyle motocross show, as well as rides, jumping castles, face painting and

cities or towns.

Little Wings supports families by easing the financial burden, emotional strain and travel fatigue that they experience

due to the long-distance travel associated with receiving vital medical treatment.

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Symphony Central Coast launches 2022 season with music from the movies

Symphony Central Coast is opening its 2022 concert season with a celebration of the music of the movies.

‘Lights, Action, Music!’ features music from some the most loved films of all time, including ‘Ben Hur’, ‘Thunderball’, ‘Batman: The Dark Knight’, ‘Back to the Future’, and ‘Indiana Jones’

plus a selection of Australian films with music by Australian composers.

A full symphony orchestra of more than 50 musicians will bring works by John Williams, Hans Zimmer and Alan Silvestri to life, as well as a program that includes some of Australia’s most prolific and talented film composers.

Their names may not be

familiar, but the music almost certainly is: ‘Babe’ from 1995, was composed by Australian Nigel Westlake, while Christopher Gordon, who is one of Australia’s most prolific composers, gave us the music to ‘Mao’s Last Dancer’ winner of the Best Original Music Score at the 2009 AFI Awards, and Best Feature Score and Best Soundtrack Album at the

Screen Music Awards Australia.

Buster Keaton’s classic comedy ‘Cops’ has a new soundtrack, compiled and written by Conductor and Artistic Director of Symphony Central Coast, Dr Steven Stanke and the orchestra will also be performing the world premiere of Nicolette Boaz’s ‘A Day in the Life Of’, accompanying the films

‘Iridium’ and ‘First Footprints’

by Murray Fredericks.

“Performing film music is incredibly exciting and satisfying because it is often the most complex and challenging music of our age.

“Composers are extremely creative when scoring films and a full symphony orchestra is often the only way to perform them completely.

“Our film concert last year was very well received and I’m also very pleased to again include Australian music in our program,” said Stanke.

‘Lights, Action, Music!’ will take place at The Art House, Wyong on Sunday 3 April at 2:30pm.

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Songstress to play free show at Halekulani Award-winning popcountry songstress Hayley Jensen will be playing a free show at Halekulani Bowling Club, Budgewoi on February 26 as part of the ‘Breakin’ Hearts Album Launch Tour’.

Hayley was an Australian Idol finalist in 2004 and part of Team Kylie on

2014’s The Voice.

She is currently nominated for the Golden Guitar Award for Female Artist of the Year.

As part of her ongoing support of developing artists, Hayley has invited artist Abbie Ferris to open for her at the show.

Hayley performed as part of the line-up for the Australia Day Live outdoor concert at the Sydney Opera House Forecourt

and around Circular Quay, which also aired on ABC TV. The success of ‘Breakin’ Hearts’ saw Hayley reach her highest ARIA chart entries to date.

In addition to taking out the top spot on the ARIA Country Album chart, ‘Breakin’ Hearts’ was #1 on the Australian Country Album chart, #4 on the Australian Album chart and

#25 Album across all-genres.

The ‘Breakin’ Hearts Album Launch Tour’ is Hayley’s biggest tour yet and commenced on February 10, after being rescheduled twice due to COVID. Hayley said: “There’s nothing like the power of live music.

“It’s pure magic.

“Time and time again, I’ve

witnessed it connect an audience on a cellular level.

“It can transport you out of your current circumstances and state of mind to experience life in an entirely unexpected and new way.

“When I created this album, my vision was always for these songs to be performed and enjoyed live.

“Now, after the heartache of

multiple lockdowns and reschedules, there’s a light at the end of the tunnel and I’m so excited to hit the road with the band … and bring these songs to life!”

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Business & Property Summit to ‘armour’ SMEs for the future

Julie Watson from Stronger Than My Excuses

Coast company ‘Stronger Than My Excuses’ has curated a one-day summit entitled ‘Life On Mars’ to help armour small to medium sized businesses for the future.

Organisers have curated a full day of panel discussions, speakers, expos,

entertainment, networking, complimentary food and refreshments and work breakout hubs – for those who need to keep an eye on the emails.

Taking place Wednesday March 2, the day is shaped around five panels with more than 20 speakers who are considered leaders in

their fields.

Discussions will span: digital technologies and hybrid workforces; tactics for formulating business growth beyond 2030; industry and government support for businesses; and what will be required of leaders in the future.

The host for the panels is

creator of the Culture of Things podcast and leadership business consultant Brendan Rogers.

Among the others speakers are Geoff Quattromani, Digital Transformation Manager at Johnson & Johnson; Simon Gould, Digital Marketing professional and Director at Orbit Marketing; Paula Martin,

Regional Director of Business NSW Central Coast; Brett Connellan, surfer, shark attack survivor, motivational speaker, and documentary filmmaker; Central Coast Council Business Economic Development Manager, Andrew Powrie; Women on Boards Founder and Executive Director, Claire Braund; and Shaun Mielekamp,

CEO Central Coast Mariners.

The event takes place from 8am until 5pm at Red Tree Theatre – Tuggerah with networking and drinks from 5:30pm to 7:00pm at Wyong River Canoe Club, Royal Hotel, Wyong.

Tickets are $200 for the day.

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The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) wants a $5000 super baby bonus be introduced, as the industry also calls for the federal government to prioritise the removal of the $450 threshold as parliamentary sitting resumes.

Releasing details of its pre-Budget submission, ASFA has called for the bonus to be paid on the birth or adoption of a child.

The $5000 would be equivalent to the amount in superannuation guarantee (SG) contributions a person on a $60,000 salary would receive, says ASFA, adding that such a measure could benefit up to 300,000 women.

“While the superannuation system is well designed and working for the majority of Australians, there is a significant gap of 23.4% in superannuation balances between men and women as they approach retirement,” says ASFA chief executive Martin Fahy.

“A recent consumer survey undertaken by ASFA found more than 80% of respondents believe the government should take measures to boost the super balances of women who take time out of the workforce to have children.”

ASFA adds that the baby bonus would supplement proposals to pay SG on paid parental leave, as well as the removal of the $450 income threshold.

Super fund Rest and industry body Women in Super have both urged the government to prioritise the removal of the monthly income threshold to improve the retirement outcomes of low-income workers Its removal has bipartisan support and the legislation con-

Boost your home buying power These days it’s tough for couples to muster up a deposit for a property, but for solo buyers high prices can make home ownership little more than a pipe dream.

One solution can be co-buying. Combining forces with a like-minded buyer can boost your purchasing power. The catch is that there are potential pitfalls to ruin a relationship.

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Finding a fellow buyer and a suitable property could be the easy bit. Financing the deal can come with hidden surprises.

Merrick says that in an ideal world, each party would have a loan in their own name, rather than a joint loan in both names.

But few lenders offer this structure. “Most will structure the mortgage as a joint loan.”

This can be the deal breaker for would-be co-buyers because a joint loan makes each borrower jointly and severally liable for the total loan. Put simply, if your co-buyer loses their job, falls ill or for any reason can’t (or won’t) keep up their repayments, the lender will expect you, as co-borrower, to stump up 100% of the repayments.

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“Joint tenancy is the common structure for many first-time married couples. For second-time marriages, as well as friends, siblings and even a parent and adult child buying property together, the most common arrangement is tenants in common (TIC).”

TIC lets each person own a portion of the property separately and independently. There is no right of survivorship. If one owner dies, what happens to their stake is determined by their will.

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There are two main choices.

“Joint tenancy is one style of ownership where people own co-jointly, and with right of survivorship,” says Bobbin. This means if one owner dies, the other automatically gains the whole title.

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This being the case, as part of the loan approval process banks want to see that each borrower can individually afford to repay the total debt on their own, says David Thurmond, mortgage broker and principal of Mortgage Choice in Melbourne’s Berwick.

“If two people buy a property 50:50 using a shared home loan for $300,000, most lenders will want to see that each borrower could individually afford to make repayments on the full $300,000,” he says.

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New villas for high-level physical support residents

Gorokan will benefit from two, three-bedroom villas designed for people living with a disability who require a high level of physical support.

Designed by Specialist Disability Accommodation

(SDA) provider Casa Capace for disability services provider Coastlink, the homes boast contemporary living facilities that have the flexibility to accommodate individuals with different support needs.

Coastlink CEO John Davis said the new accommodation

would set a benchmark in accessible housing design and be a valuable asset to Coastlink’s growing residential program.

“These revolutionary villas feature state-of-the-art assistive technology systems to ensure all residents can

live as independently as possible and enjoy these magnificent homes,” said Davis.

At a ‘foundation party’ on the site late last week (February 16), Davis and Casa Capace CEO Michael Fuller met with Coastlink

participants and support workers to unveil the plan for the homes.

“We are excited to be partnering with Coastlink in bringing our Casa Capace Specialist Disability Accommodation to the Central Coast, creating

beautiful homes and living experiences for Australians with disabilities,” said Fuller.

The accommodation is expected to be completed later this year.

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Mangrove Mountain gets share of Coast’s Black Summer grants program Mangrove Mountain Flora Reserve has been allocated more funding from the National Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants program than any other Central Coast entity. $600,000 of a total, statewide $10M fund has been awarded to the applicant, Mangrove Mountain Flora Reserve, for ‘Community Emergency Communications Enhancement’.

Some way behind Mangrove Mountain was Central Coast Council for water and sewer bushfire management planning ($381,000); Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council for fire trail construction ($220,261) and the Pearl Beach Community

Wall of fire up at Mangrove Mountain. Photo: ABC Radio Central Coast

Support Centre that received $91,630.

In total, $1.5M has been directly earmarked for the Coast.

Other recipients included the

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community resilience and bushfire preparedness ($21,200).

The Coast is also listed in state-wide grants given to the Australian Red Cross Society

for a bushfire recovery program ($7.2M); the Emergency Service’s Volunteers Association for a first responder program ($463,900) and Mackillop Family Services to

build “community capacity and resilience to respond and recover” ($240,507).

Senator for New South Wales (and Coalition Duty Senator for the Labor Seat of Dobell) Jim Molan said the program was backing projects which the affected communities said would best support their ongoing recovery.

“It was important that we funded projects based on need and merit and which offered a lasting and tangible impact, tailored to local needs and conditions. The quality of the projects funded shows that our ‘locally led’ approach works,” said Molan.

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Scholarship opportunity for Coast modern history students

Central Coast students studying modern history can now apply for a Premier’s Anzac Memorial Scholarship, which will provide opportunities to develop their knowledge and understanding of the history of Australians at war.

said up to 20 selected students would join a two-week study tour to significant historical sites to learn about the service of Australian men and women in the World Wars and other conflicts.

“This offers a unique learning experience that complements the NSW History Syllabus, which enhances and reflects

on history studies in the classroom,” Perrottet said.

“I encourage students in Year 10 and 11 with a keen interest in history to apply as this is a hands-on learning opportunity to represent their school and community.”

Minister for Transport and Veterans David Elliott said the 2022 study tour will take place

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during the Term 3 school holidays (September 26-October 7) and will visit locations in Sydney, regional NSW and the ACT. “The tour will be accompanied by a military historian to teach students about our nation’s military past and help them understand the importance of commemoration,” Elliott said.

“This is an especially important tour in 2022, a year that commemorates 80 years since our veterans fought for our freedom during the Second World War.” Eligible students can apply online by submitting a short personal essay, a letter of recommendation, a parent consent form and a copy of a

marked history assignment.

Registrations close on March 28, 2022.

For more information about the program visit www. veterans.nsw.gov.au/ education/premiers-anzacmemorial-scholarship.

Source: Media release, Feb 14 NSW Government

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Poached coconut chicken salad with Victoria Abraham but you want to make sure that you’re having something more substantial than your basic side, adding some form of protein will make the perfect Summer dish.

GEORGIA LIENEMANN We’re back for the final instalment of our Summer salads series.

This week, we’re chatting to Victoria Abraham from Jimalie Coconut Products.

Victoria is a nutritionist whose passion for whole, nutritious food stemmed from a desire to improve the health of her eldest child, who was diagnosed with severe Autism at a young age.

When the Summer heat has you craving fresh, crisp salads

Poaching chicken in coconut milk is such a delicious way to prepare chicken to add to Asian inspired salads.

Not only does the chicken stay juicy and moist, the subtle sweetness of the coconut milk is the taste of Summer.

The addition of coconut amino sunflower seeds on top, is a delicious, healthy way to add a bit more crunch and flavour to this salad.

This is our crunch element in substitute of deep fried (in industrialised seed oil) packet noodles that regularly feature in this type of salad.

Sunflower seeds also provide healthy fats and minerals such as selenium and zinc.

If you’re going to the effort to make them, it can be a great idea to make extra amino

sunflower seeds and store them in a glass jar (for a week) to add over soups, other salads, omelettes, or pretty much anything you like.

Hope you love it as much as we do!

Asian-inspired salad with poached coconut chicken

Reduce it to a simmer and poach the chicken for 15-20 minutes, then set aside to cool.

For the sunflower seeds: In a hot pan add the sunflower seeds and lightly toast.

Transfer to a bowl, add a tbsp (or more) coconut amino sauce while seeds are still hot and stir through. Set aside.

Ingredients (serves 2)

For the salad:

Chicken: 1 x chicken breast ½ can Jimalie Coconut Milk ¾ cup water Salad: 2 x big handfuls of wombok, chopped 1 x packet of bean sprouts ½ capsicum, sliced 1 x Lebanese cucumber, sliced Handful fresh coriander 2 x handfuls snow peas trimmed, cut in halves 1 tbsp Jimalie Coconut Amino Sauce Handful sunflower seeds Dressing: 1 tsp sesame oil 1 tsp tamari sauce Vinegar of choice (I used apple cider vinegar) Pinch Jimalie Coconut Sugar Method

Place the wombok, bean sprouts, capsicum, coriander,

For the chicken: Place chicken breast, coconut milk and water in a saucepan and bring to the boil.

snow peas and cucumber in a bowl.

Roughly shred the chicken breast and add to the bowl along with the desired amount of dressing and toss through to combine, then sprinkle the amino sunflower seeds over top.

More about Jimalie Jimalie is our small, family business based on the Central Coast.

We import organic coconut

products from an area in the Philippines where our family farm is located.

The range includes centrifuge virgin coconut oil, coconut wraps, coconut milk, coconut amino sauce, MCT oil and powders and more.

The farm in the Philippines belonged to my husband, Jaypee’s grandparents and later his father, Jim. The name Jimalie is a tribute both to him and the location of the family plantation in Alijal in the Davao Region of the southern Philippines.

Growing up, Jaypee travelled to the Philippines and saw firsthand the passion and commitment he put into the farm, providing employment and training for the local villagers.

When Jim passed away in 2005, Jaypee wanted to create a lasting legacy in his memory.

Our product range continues to evolve and demand far exceeds the output of our family farm.

And the plantation continues to operate today as an everlasting symbol of Jim’s commitment to providing employment and support to the local people of the village.

For more information, head to our website: www.jimalie.com.au

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Newcastle University to collaborate with State Government on innovation

Ourimbah campus

The University of Newcastle, with a Central Coast campus at Ourimbah, has welcomed the signing of a historic five-year NSW Government Innovation Partnerships with the State Government which will boost innovation, attract investment and strengthen collaboration.

University of Newcastle ViceChancellor, Professor Alex Zelinsky, said the move highlighted the critical role that universities played in driving innovation and economic development.

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I am a huge fan Hanya Yanagihara’s previous book, A Little Life, which was published in 2015.

That story will break your heart.

Therefore, when I heard that she had written another book I put my name down on the waiting list to obtain a copy and counted down the days.

The story is broken down into three books, and believe me, each of them is the length of an average book.

Book I occurs in 1893 in New York, and from what I can gather, the Union did not win the Civil War and the states are not united.

There are the free states of

“This is a valuable opportunity to strengthen our connections with the NSW Government and support activities aimed at helping the State, and our regions, be vibrant, connected, healthy and productive,” he said.

“We’ve already seen many benefits of these strong relationships – our joint efforts with our Local Health Districts are good examples of what can be achieved for our regions when we work collaboratively.

“Our University is committed to being part of a strong recovery for NSW and

contributing to economic growth and innovation.

“As our regions diversify their economies, there is great potential for us to partner with government and industry to ensure our communities not just survive but thrive.

“This MOU will offer even more opportunities for us to work with the NSW Government and industry in NSW to contribute to economic growth and translate research into commercial success.”

Premier Dominic Perrottet said the Memoranda of Understanding (MoU)

agreements, signed with nine other universities as well as Newcastle, will cement Sydney’s reputation as the smart city down under.

“NSW is home to some of the world’s leading universities and we want to strengthen our working relationships with the sector to commercialise research and develop worldleading local precincts where people live and create jobs,” Perrottet said.

“What you’ll see from our government through these agreements is a framework that takes NSW university

collaboration to an unparalleled level.”

The agreements contain a pipeline of more than 100 current and potential strategic opportunities to support innovation across areas such as big data, artificial intelligence, cyber security, clinical innovation, clean energy, advanced manufacturing, regional development and more.

Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology and Minister for Skills and Training, Alister Henskens, said the

agreements were a critical part in positioning NSW as the leading Australian state for university and industry collaboration.

“We don’t just want to rival other states for our collaboration, we want to lead the way across the IndoPacific,” he said.

“It’s exciting that this agreement will facilitate our world-leading university minds to collaborate with industry to harness unprecedented collective firepower.”

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BOOK REVIEW which New York is part of, the southern states are the Colonies, the West is where California sits, the North is Maine and America are the rest of the states.

Thankfully a map is supplied for the reader.

Same sex marriage is permitted and often arranged in the free states.

David Bingham lives with his grandfather in Washington Square Park, a very well to do area and the Binghams are a very well to do family.

David is a recluse and seems to have no ambition, unlike his brother and sister.

His grandfather worries about David’s future and has arranged for David to meet Charles Griffith, a widower who is quite older than David.

Charles can offer David stability but David is not

attracted to Charles.

David wants to be with Edward, a musician of no standing.

David’s grandfather forbids David to be with Edward.

But love cannot be stopped.

In Book II the reader is transported to 1993.

David Bingham is a young

Hawaiian living with Charles Griffith in New York.

Charles is rich and older and his friends are dying.

David receives a letter from his father, who is back in Hawaii.

From that letter we will learn of David’s father and the difficult relationship his father

has with David’s grandmother.

And finally, to Book III, which comprises almost 50 per cent of To Paradise itself.

This book is broken into six parts moving from 2093 to fifty years earlier, then back to 2093, and so on.

New York is divided into zones.

Washington Square Park is in zone 8.

One of the better zones to be in. Pandemics are rampant.

We know about the past through the letters written by Charles to Peter.

He talks about his marriage to Nathan, his son, his work and eventually about his granddaughter, Charlie.

Then we hear how life is from Charlie’s perspective.

Mmmm … I don’t think the author knows when to stop writing.

While A Little Life was over 700 pages it seemed to go by quickly, while To Paradise also over 700 pages, felt like an eternity to get through.

Having the same name for the main characters might seem clever but it was confusing.

I couldn’t recall who David, Charles, Edward, etc was in the first book or the second book to try to make the connection in the third book.

I also wasn’t actually clear what the point of the story was.

It is bad enough reading one book that doesn’t seem to have a point … or an ending, but this was reading three books without a point or an ending.

But is seems my opinion is the minority as reviews have generally been positive.

Kim Reardon The Reluctant Book Critic

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Paragliding doctor rescued at Forresters

A paraglider was able to self-diagnose his injuries to rescuers after crashlanding at Forresters Beach on Monday, February 21.

The Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crew from Bateau Bay joined Police and NSW Ambulance paramedics at the scene on Cromarty Hill Rd, just before 2pm.

The pilot had earlier taken off from the cliff edge but struggled to control the aircraft.

He crash-landed in shallow water and was injured, the water lapping over him as he laid in the surf.

In pain and unable to get to safety, the paraglider managed to reach for his mobile phone and call Triple Zero (000).

A doctor, he was able to selfdiagnose his injury to a

firefighter and paramedic, as a suspected fractured pelvis.

The doctor-turned-patient was then assessed and treated before being winched up by helicopter and flown to hospital.

Acting Superintendent Mathew Sigmund from Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) said this was a timely reminder that calling Triple Zero (000) for an emergency can be the difference between life and death.

The Triple Zero (000) service is the quickest way to get the right resources from emergency services to help you. It should be used to contact Police, Fire or Ambulance services in lifethreatening or time-critical situations.

Source: Media release, Feb 21 NSW Fire and Rescue

Debra switches careers with a little help from TAFE Former graphic designer and magazine publisher Debra Elliot is just one of 12 recent graduates in the Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) at Gosford TAFE to have secured work in the aged care sector after completing work placement.

“It was my experience with my mum, who was diagnosed with dementia a few years ago, that inspired me to work in aged care,” Elliot said.

“I’d had no plans to change careers, but spending time in an aged care residence ignited

a passion in me to help others navigate the world of dementia.

“TAFE NSW gave me the training I needed so I could put what I’d learned into practice.

“Even though some parts of the job were still a little confronting, I’ve developed practical skills and have felt prepared and supported in my new career from day one.”

Elliot started a job at HammondCare Erina just days after completing the TAFE NSW aged care course.

The successful placements of Elliot and her fellow graduates came after a Productivity Commission report found more

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TAFE NSW Gosford aged care teacher Joanne Davis-Fadhul said TAFE NSW strives to keep close ties with industry partners, including local aged care facilities, as industry work placements often translate to employment.

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dignity and care to our older residents is one of the most important jobs anyone can do and there are so many job opportunities out there for our graduates.

“Having a qualification that gives you almost guaranteed employment will be even more attractive in the post-COVID jobs market.”

To find out more about studying at TAFE NSW, call 13 16 01 or visit www.tafensw. edu.au.

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DOWN IN THE GARDEN: Gardening in Hanging Baskets I’ve come across baskets created from openwork ceramics, woods, cane, closed light-weight metals, copper and yes plastic.

Look also at upcycling suitable containers such as vintage colanders and containers for a clever retro look.

on the nuts and bolts of growing plants in containers but it does dip into more unusual and rather clever ideas as well.

Yes, there is a lot on hanging baskets in this book as well..

With over 150 projects and clearly demonstrated step by step instructions along with over 1,400 photos, it really is a wonderful addition to any gardening library and as I did, a gift for those beginning their potted plant journey, downsizing to courtyards, or just wanting to have a better container gardening experience.

Great advice too on maintenance and on locating your potted plants, inside or out.

Soil for Your Baskets

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They aren’t just for flowers anymore!

You can grow so many different types of plants in hanging baskets including herbs and even yummy edibles.

The secret to making hanging baskets work is to start the right way for the plants you want to grow because there is not a ‘one size fits all’ solution.

Having the right size, materials, growing medium and importantly, the correct position will make all the difference to your hanging basket plans.

Along with the popular choice of flowers as hanging basket inhabitants, one of the reasons edibles are increasingly becoming popular is because it takes them out of the line of pests, and they can look just as attractive as their blossom buddies.

Don’t forget, edibles have flowers too and there are also many edible flowers so you can make those baskets do double duty.

Try violas, nasturtiums, French marigolds, pansies, chrysanthemums, dianthus, and the hanging basket favourite fuchsia.

Hanging baskets can also be a beautiful solution for those with limited space or for those of us who just can’t get enough botanical goodness in our lives.

Inside and out, they are a wonderful addition to our gardening plans.

Hanging Basket Materials Your hanging basket can be a simple wire frame which you then line with a fibrous matting such as coco fibre, sphagnum moss, burlap, or even heavy-pressed board.

While there are plastic liners available, I’m not a fan as they do not let your soil and plants breath and so can lead more easily to pest infestation and diseases.

What baskets are made of is also only limited by your imagination and explorations.

Don’t use ordinary potting mix as most of these are too heavy.

There are commercial mixes made for hanging baskets or create one yourself like mine: Mix 4 parts compost, 4 parts coconut coir, 1 part perlite and to this add a slowrelease fertiliser as per directions.

You will need to replace this mix every year or so as soil works hard in a hanging basket so re-compost it to enrich and refresh your basket for the next growing season.

How to Feed Your Basket Gardens Follow the recommendations for your plant but I would halve the suggestion and double the frequency as this gives the, usually, smaller area a gentler and more even application of both your feeding and boosting (e.g. seaweed emulsion) Watering

GARDENING GUIDE FOR COAST GARDENERS THIS WEEK hanging plants in windows will also be sitting in magnified light and increased heat.

This will not suit most plants so try hanging from the ceiling or on stands within your home or in windows that are not subject to direct sunlight.

What Are You Going to Plant?

Hanging Baskets need a lot more water than other containers because their aspect and very nature means that evaporation is much more likely along with a greater amount of drainage.

In saying this, remember, all plants have different watering needs so while a hanging basket does need more water that means relative to the same plant in a potted container or garden bed.

However, if your hanging basket is made of plastic or other non-porous material, then you will need to treat it like a regular pot plant.

As well as watering more regularly, it helps to take the basket down occasionally, especially during the warmer months and completely soak it.

There are so many flowering plants you could choose but how about pansies, violas, nasturtiums, fuchsias, inpatients, pelargoniums, petunias, verbenas, begonias, lobelia, calibrachoa, nemesia or amaranths.

Foliage focused plants include coleus, ferns, ivy, dichondra, monkey tails, string of pearls, string of hearts, spider plant and you might even like to try air plants.

A few edibles that can do well in hanging baskets include most culinary herbs such as thyme, oregano, safe, basil, lemon balm, parsley, chives, mint and many more.

Try also tiny tomatoes, chillies, loose leaved lettuce, strawberries, dwarf eggplant, dwarf cucumbers, cucamelons, cape gooseberries, peas, beans, Asian greens, radishes, silverbeet, spinach and spring onions.

Position

Getting it all Together

This is an interesting element that needs careful consideration.

Look at what your plant needs and then take careful note of available sunlight and how various structures, including where you are hanging your plant from may cast shadows on your basket during a full day and through the year.

It can really change the environment for your plant quickly.

When planting indoors be aware that

First remember those plants are going to get bigger and usually quickly so take that into consideration when deciding on how many to plant into your basket.

If you are looking for a very full look then you may want to overplant but be aware this will mean additional watering and feeding.

Ensure your basket has excellent drainage and create additional holes if this is not the case.

You may need to fit a saucer or be

prepared with something under indoor baskets to catch the drips.

Most baskets are treated like a pot in the air.

They are filled with soil and then plants but you can also take advantage of their aerial position by popping holes in the sides and bottom of the basket and planting these as well to create gorgeous ball-shaped hangings.

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You can plant the following now: Culinary herbs, beans, beetroot, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbages, carrot, cauliflower, celery, chicory, cress, cucumber, endive, kohlrabi, leek, lettuce, marrow, mustard, onions (spring), parsnip, potato tubers, radish, rhubarb crowns, salsify, silverbeet, swede, sweetcorn, turnips, zucchinis, ageratum, alyssum, boronia, begonia, calendula, cleome, cyclamen, forget-menot, nasturtium, pansy, poppy (Iceland), stock, verbena, vinca, viola, wallflower

Next Week: Let’s Try Bonsai HAVE YOU GOT A GARDEN OR GARDENING TOPIC TO SHARE? Down in the Garden is looking for Central Coast gardeners who would like to share their garden with us.

We are particularly looking for: Seed Saving, Bonsai, Evergreens, Tulips, Spring Bulbs, Water Feature Gardens, School/ Children Gardeners, Commercial Kitchen Gardens, Medicinal Plant Gardeners, and Community Gardens but all gardens and gardeners are welcome to have a chat with Cheralyn.

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I purchased this book as a gift for my daughter when she moved into her own place years ago and I still refer to her copy when I drop in.

As the title suggests this book is a guide

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 Victoria White.

Send your gardening questions, events, and news to: gardeningcentralcoast@ gmail.com

COMMUNITY GARDEN SPOTLIGHT Kariong Eco Garden

2 Dandaloo St, Kariong Next to the Community Hall and nestled in amongst the neighbouring homes, the well-established Kariong Eco Garden promotes sustainable living and gardening on the Central Coast through its popular education programs.

What began as a subgroup of the Community Environment Network, the garden has a licence agreement with council and is situated on Crown Land that was identified by the founding group.

The team works in the garden on Mondays and has a working bee the second Saturday of the month.

Visitors are always welcome to the

garden as are new volunteers and like all the community gardens I’ve ever known, you do not need any skills or even physical capabilities.

Drop in for a chat, that’s the ‘community’ part of community gardens.

I spoke with President of the Management Committee and founding member Lisa Riley about the garden.

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people to have a more sustainable backyard themselves.

We don’t have allocated lots, we pretty much all pitch in with anything that needs to be done and then share the harvest.”

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Late goal again starves Mariners of A-League points FOOTBALL The Central Coast Mariners suffered a single, late goal defeat for the third game in a row against Melbourne Victory in the A-League on Saturday evening, February 19.

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Victory’s Jason Davidson attempted to repeat his FFA success but, this time, Birighitti covered the right side of his net to marginalise the angle and prompt the shot wide.

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Picklum leaves Hawaii with pride

Molly Picklum of Australia surfs in Heat 1 of the Opening Round at the Hurley Pro Sunset Beach on February 17, 2022 in Haleiwa, Hawaii

SURFING Shelly Beach surfer, Molly Picklum, made it as far as the Quarter Finals at the Championship Tour (CT) Stop 2, Sunset Beach, on Thursday, February 17 and added a new career highlight by knocking out defending champion Carissa Moore.

The opening day of the Women’s competition packed in six Round One heats, two

Elimination Rounds, the Round of 16 and Quarter Finals, thanks to a side-offshore wind raising up to 12 foot waves in the morning, evening out to a height of 10 feet in the afternoon.

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At Sunset, the tables turned and Molly advanced to the Round of 16 to face the 2021 CT champion, Carissa Moore, surfing on her home break.

In this contest between the top and bottom seeds on tour, the lead changed hands multiple times as both surfers improved their scores over 30 minutes.

With five minutes left in the

heat, Picklum established a comfortable lead over Moore with her best wave of the heat, scored at 6.83 with two forehand turns cutting deep across the face of the powerful swell.

Picklum’s two-wave score concluded at 13.03, ahead of Moore with 11.20.

“It’s such an honor to be in the lineup with her,” said Picklum.

“I think you have to give your all to beat someone like Carissa, so I’m super excited to

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come out on top.

“I think it’s great to be a rookie because we have nothing to lose.

“We deserve to be here, and to surf along with them, so it’s just exciting.”

Picklum advanced into a Quarter Final contest against Brisa Hennessy, and despite establishing an early lead, fell behind to the eventual event winner from Costa Rica.

Picklum started strong with

her best wave of the day, awarded at 7.33,but Hennessy came back with a wave scored at 8.66 to take out the heat.

Picklum’s performance has advanced her into the top 10 surfers on tou.

Eight more events are scheduled leading up to the finals in September.

Molly will now leave Hawaii for the Portugal Pro, CT Stop 3, scheduled for March 3 – 13.

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