Coast Community Chronicle 278

2 MARCH 2022

ISSUE 278

REAL INDEPENDENT LOCAL WEEKLY NEWS

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KEEPING OUR HEADS ABOVE WATER

Six local community groups are to benefit from a total $23,000 boost from Council’s Community Support Grant Program.

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Out&About

Jopuka Productions is bringing award-winning playwright Alana Valentine’s work, Letters to Lindy, to the Red Tree Theatre at the end of March.

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The Coast’s north dodges serious flooding – so far The northern end of the Coast has so far dodged the worst of the flooding that hit areas around Gosford but the Bureau of Meteorology has forecast more rain is on the way along with an East Coast Low. Late yesterday (March 1) Central Coast Council announced it was continuing to closely monitor roads, lakes, waterways and beaches for potential flooding and storm impacts as heavy rainfall and unpredictable weather lash the Coast.

Council encouraged the community to remain vigilant and continue taking extra safety precautions during the current weather event.

At 1:15pm yesterday, Tuggerah Lake was recorded at 0.64m following a

2m high tide.

“This is below the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) minor flood level (0.9m),” according to Council.

On Monday, February 28, Council crews began preparations to widen The Entrance Channel, which at its narrowest point was 30 metres.

Council said that based on the weather information received from BOM at 11am March 1, Council crews commenced works to reduce the size of the sand berm and expand the width of the channel in conjunction with the 2pm low tide.

“These works are precautionary but will further enhance flow prior to the predicted extreme ocean conditions from Wednesday,” Council said.

By then sand berm modification may not be

possible so the action was taken, according to Council, “in acknowledgement that rainfall forecasts may increase over the next 24 hours as an east coast low develops offshore.

“Council crews have worked consistently over the last week opening Wamberal, Terrigal, Avoca and Cockrone lagoons as they reached flood trigger levels.

“Like Tuggerah Lakes, these lagoons now remain open to the ocean, but wave run up during high tide at lagoon entrances may see these lagoon levels continue to rise and fall over coming days.

“A severe weather warning is currently forecasting peak wind gusts of 90km per hour, hazardous surf with swell of 4.5m, and high rainfall, with likely rainfall of 25-50mm for most of the Central Coast throughout the

remainder of Tuesday.”

As we went to press, Council said there was no specific flood warning for Tuggerah Lakes or any other waterways, creeks and rivers on the Central Coast.

“The Bureau of Meteorology has advised that a severe thunderstorm warning will be issued if very dangerous thunderstorms with intense rainfall are detected which may cause flash flooding.

“Council is doing everything we can to prepare for further impacts of the current weather conditions, however weather predictions can change quickly.

“Council continues to consistently and closely monitor the weather event and provide ongoing updates.”

State Labor Member for The Entrance David Mehan has called for the SES to readjust its ‘moderate’ flood level warning.

At the peak of the rains received in February’, Tuggerah Lake reached 0.57m (from its typical average of 0.3m) and did not reach the minor flood level of 0.9m.

Minor flash floods have occurred along Tuggerah Parade in Long Jetty and Cudgegong and Ourringo St in Budgewoi.

Mehan said the warnings issued by the Bureau of Meteorology and SES had shown a marked improvement since the 2020 Flood response on the Central Coast both in terms of their timeliness and accuracy.

However, he said there were two deficiencies in local flood plans with the first being the ‘moderate flooding’ level which is currently set too high (1.8m).

Mehan has called on SES to lower the 1.8m level.

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Business

A plan to develop a 5.6 hectare vacant block on the eastern side of Tuggerah into a large format retail centre has been given the green light by the Local Planning Panel (LPP).

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Sport

Wyong Roos are celebrating the debut of their first-ever senior women’s rugby league team, as the Club gears up for the forthcoming footy season.

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Delta Energy has clarified its position on the longevity of Vales Point following a comment made to The Australian by its boss stating that it is looking to extend the power station’s life for 20 years beyond 2029.

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chair Trevor St Baker came after the announcement that AGL would bring forward the closure of the Eraring station to 2025.

Vales Point is due to be decommissioned in 2029.

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confirm a set date of 20 years but said some steps were being taken to reevaluate the future of the power station.

“While Vales Point has a notional life until 2029, Delta has completed preliminary investigations to identify what additional work would be required to extend the life of the plant beyond this date, should it be required,” they said.

Trevor St Baker boasts a long list of green investments including battery materials and technology company Novonix and electric vehicle fastcharging company, Tritium DCFC Limited.

Delta has said it supports an orderly transition to a renewable future.

“Delta will continue to monitor market conditions and the Board will make decisions about the future of Vales Point over coming years once the state of the electricity grid is more certain following the closures of Liddell and Eraring.

“In the meantime Delta has, and continues to, invest in the plant to ensure that it remains reliable and able to contribute to providing an essential service to the community,” it said.

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NEWS

Access to walking track at Bateau Bay blocked for repairs A 400-metre stretch of Wyrrabalong National Park’s coastal walking track at East Bateau Bay will be closed from February 28 to March 14 as Parks and Wildlife undertakes surface repairs and tidying of some of the edges.

The track section that will be closed runs from Bateau Bay carpark off Rushby St through

to Guyagal St, both of which run off Reserve Dve. A pedestrian path will be made available along Reserve Dve, allowing walkers to continue the coastal walk in either direction.

The works are subject to good weather and if rain causes any delays the track will remain open until works begin.

Once works are underway the track will be closed for people’s

safety and remain closed until the track work is complete.

NPWS said it was “very pleased to see so many people enjoying the walking tracks in Wyrrabalong National Park over the past year”.

Last year the coastal walking track was extended from Crackneck Lookout to Shelly Beach, thanks to an initiative by the Bateau Bay community, spearheaded by local Judy Townsend.

The National Park track ends at Helen St after which walkers had to return to Bateau Bay Rd if they wanted to continue to Shelly Beach.

Judy Townsend coordinated a community response which led to a call for weeds to be cleared from the clifftop reserve to allow the track to be connected via an informal path to Shelly Beach.

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Six community groups receive Council grants boost Six local community groups are to benefit from a total $23,000 boost from Council’s Community Support Grant Program.

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The grants, said the Council, have been funded through existing and approved operational plan budgets and are designed to deliver quality programs, projects and events that build local connections, celebrate and support the local community.

The successful applications include: Community Environment Network for the promotion, catering, and venue hire for World Wetlands Day Breakfast with the Birds; Toukley And Districts Art Society Incorporated Community for art workshops and classes; Crommelin Native Arboretum Incorporate – for the Pearl Beach Arboretum Ephemeral Art Trail 2022; Peninsula Environment Group (PEG) – to further enhance Woy

Woy Peninsula Community Garden; the Volunteer Marine Rescue NSW – Vessel Berthing for infrastructure upgrade and Gosford Regional Community Services Incorporated – for the Central Coast Festival of Women.

Council Administrator, Rik Hart said Council’s Community Support Grants Program is important in building connections and creating local solutions and initiatives.

“It’s important that we continue to deliver necessary financial and in-kind support to the local community, that allows them to deliver quality community activities “These community activities have the ability to bring community together and further fosters a sense of belonging. Something I believe is more important than ever,” he said.

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P R O U D LY P R E S E N T S

A N Z A C D AY Palmdale Lawn Cemetery & Memorial Park 57 Palmdale Road, Palmdale Commencing at 9am, the service will be held adjacent to the Defence Force Memorial.

Palmdale Phone: 4362 1203

The Palmdale Group will host ANZAC Day Ceremonies at both Palmdale and Greenway on 25th April, paying respect to the memory of our service men and women.

Services and Wreath laying ceremonies will be held at both Palmdale and Greenway.

Greenway Chapel & Memorial Gardens 460 Avoca Drive, Green Point Commencing at 11am, the service will be held adjacent to the Defence Force Memorial.

Greenway Phone: 4369 2013

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Units and studio flats planned for Sparks Road A plan to build four, twostorey buildings that contain 160 units on Sparks Road, Hamlyn Terrace has been referred to the Regional Planning Panel.

The site is currently vacant land that contains development consent for a residential subdivision, internal road network and stormwater infrastructure.

A $35M project, of the 160 units, two are three-bedrooms, while the remainder are a

combination of two-bedroom, one-bedroom and studio flats.

Developers Bathla Group said the development “provides a range of housing opportunity” and its proximity to key transport infrastructure such as the Pacific Motorway, Pacific Highway, the Warnervale Train Station, and the local bus service is an asset to residences.

Catering for the units will be 302 car parking spaces and a private driveway that leads to a “collector road” at the back of

the building.

The proposed development presents a ceiling height of 7.2m The site has a northern frontage to Sparks Rd of approximately 75m.

As such, the application has been referred to Transport for NSW (TfNSW) for comments regarding the proposed development.

The site is also classified as Bushfire Prone Land and a Bushfire Assessment Report has been prepared

for the Panel.

The proposal has been found to be compliant with the controls of the Wyong Local Environmental Plan 2013.

Bathla Group that has built considerable developments in Western Sydney suburbs Quakers Hill, Riverstone, Schofields, and is rumoured to have purchased land in Gwandalan.

Bathla Group was approached for comment regarding the site it owns in Gwandalan.

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SPOTLIGHT ON OUR LANDCARE GREEN TEAMS

CEN’s Landcare Green Teams have been very busy through February, with the recent rainfall helping weeds to pop up left, right and centre.

The Somersby/Mangrove team were no exception to this and decided to meet for a working bee session at Kaye and Margaret’s 13 ha property.

Understanding the importance of water ways running through private properties, the team embarked on some riparian restoration work.

Putting to good use the many hands make light work method, the team, including bush regeneration supervisor Ben, took to the nasty weed Tradescantia fluminensis. The team delicately teased the roots and nodes out from beneath the plethora of native groundcovers occupying the area. Left unchecked, Trad would smother out the beautiful natives. Great work Green Team!

For more information on CEN’s Landcare Green Teams and how to get involved, please contact the Project Coordinator Ben MacAndrew Wed-Fri on 43494491 or at ben.macandrew@cen.org.au, and be sure to keep an eye out at www.cen.org.au/ events for upcoming workshops and training events.

The Landcare Led Bushfire Recovery project has been supported by the Australian Government’s Bushfire Recovery Program for Wildlife and their Habitat.

CEN believes in Ecological Sustainable Development (ESD) and opposed all threats to it.

That is why we have responded to the NSW Government’s ‘new approach to rezoning’ with caution.

Our submission in response to the Department of Planning’s discussion paper said we opposed the idea of giving greater control of some aspects of land rezoning to landowners and property developers.

The EP&A Act already includes provisions and loopholes which can be used to expedite rezonings –sometimes at the expense of ESD! We don’t believe there is any need for the proponent in a rezoning to meet with the rezoning authority to discuss a potential rezoning application, for example.

We believe removing oversight mechanisms and providing merits appeal rights to developers would jeopardise ecologically sustainable decision making about how land should be zoned.

We oppose the removal of the gateway determination process – ICAC’s March 2021 Report on the Investigation into the conduct of councillors of the former Canterbury City Council and others (p194-195) made the importance of Gateway clear.

In fact, we think objectors, usually concerned community members, should be afforded merits review rights on rezonings.

According to the ICAC, third party merits appeal rights improve decision making and safeguard against biased or corrupt decision-making.

Submission writing is only one of the many things we do at CEN on a daily basis to protect ESD and oppose threats to it.

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NEWS

PEP11 one step closer to running out of gas The Federal Government has taken “the next step” in formally rejecting the application for renewal of the PEP11 permit, which expired 12 months ago.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison said, following the Government’s proposed decision to not suspend, extend and vary the title conditions of the permit announced on December 16, 2021, the National Offshore Petroleum Titles Administrator (NOPTA) issued the applicant a Notice of Intention to Refuse and granted the applicant 30 days to respond to the notice.

“After considering the applicant’s response, I have made the decision under section 59(3) of the Offshore Petroleum and Greenhouse Gas Storage Act 2006 to propose to refuse the application,” the Prime Minister said.

“As a result, I have written to NSW Deputy Premier Paul Toole, as the Joint Authority partner, advising of the Government’s proposed decision.”

It is understood this is a more formal advice than the notification sent to Toole in

Prime Minister Scott Morrison previously announced the first step in the cancellation process at Terrigal in December

December of the Government’s “intention” to refuse the application.

A spokesman for NOPTA confirmed that on February 17, 2022, the Federal Government had announced its decision to propose to refuse an application to suspend, extend and vary the title conditions of PEP-11.

“The NSW member of the Joint Authority, Deputy Premier (Paul) Toole, has 30 days to respond, following which a decision will be finalised,” the spokesperson said.

“If Minister Toole agrees with the Commonwealth member of the Joint Authority’s proposed decision to refuse the current suspension, extension and variation application, within the 30-day period, the decision on this application will then be finalised.

“Any action to be taken after a decision is finalised is a matter for the titleholder.”

A spokesperson for Toole said former Deputy Premier John Barilaro had written to Resources Minister Keith Pitt

last year confirming the NSW position to reject the renewal of PEP-11.

“Deputy Premier Toole will soon be writing back to the Prime Minister confirming our opposition to PEP-11,” the spokesperson said.

“NOPTA will be (copied) into that formal correspondence with the Prime Minister.”

Member for Robertson Lucy Wicks has stated the Government is following the “proper process” in refusing the application as community

groups and Opposition politicians grapple with the convoluted process.

Candidate for Robertson, Dr Gordon Reid, is demanding that a definite decision be rendered prior to the next Federal Election, slated for no later than May. “The Central Coast community has demanded assurance that PEP-11 is truly dead in the water,” Reid said.

He said two months after Morrison announced at Terrigal that PEP11 would definitely not go ahead, the community is still plagued by uncertainty.

Meanwhile Deputy Premier Toole has announced that all offshore exploration and mining for commercial purposes will be ruled out in NSW under a landmark policy introduced by the State Government.

He said the Government will not support commercial applications for offshore mineral, coal or petroleum exploration or mining, in or adjacent to, NSW coastal waters.

Toole said any offshore exploration or mining will be limited to tackling coastal erosion through beach

renourishment, where a clear public benefit exists.

“This policy recognises that our coastal ecosystems are complex and sensitive and formalises our long-held view that the NSW Government will not support offshore exploration or mining for commercial purposes,” he said.

Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said the new policy would stop the “ping ponging” between State and Federal Governments over the issue of off-shore drilling.

“Although we made (our position) perfectly clear in February 2021 when then Deputy Premier, John Barilaro, formally opposed PEP-11, this policy will … (close) the door on ever having a PEP11-style issue to deal with again,” Crouch said.

“This policy sends a strong message to offshore drillers …

NSW is not the place for you.

“I am enormously proud of this policy and congratulate the many community advocates who have long campaigned against offshore drilling.”

Terry Collins

Central Coast Friends of Democracy Why we need transparency and accountability In January this year, Transparency International released its annual Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI).

The CPI ranks 180 countries and territories around the world by their perceived levels of public sector corruption.

The results are given on a scale of 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean). No country receives a perfect score. With a score of 73, Australia has declined significantly, losing 12 points since 2012. Disappointingly, the Federal government announced recently that it would not deliver its promise for a federal integrity commission before the upcoming election.

The Grattan Institute has highlighted that corruption has an impact on our economy. The Institute is an independent organisation that undertakes research on public policy.

Corruption creates uncertainty around investment decisions, influences the level and type of government spending and can increase red tape and regulation. It also erodes trust within our society – as money is diverted to pet projects.

The Grattan Institute also used the term ‘‘grey corruption’’ – governments exercising their powers to favour private interests or political interests over the public interest. This relates to issues like pork-barrelling – directing grants and funding for political advantage. The proper allocation of funding based on public interest and an equitable distribution would improve living standards for everyone.

The recent NSW Audit Office report highlighted that the

processes around the Stronger Communities Fund “lacked integrity”. This had a direct impact on our Central Coast community – with most of the funding allocated in our region going to the State seat of Terrigal.

Other areas that are identified by the Grattan Institute as needing to be addressed are the lack of transparency around political donations with sectors such as mining, property and construction and gambling tending to donate much more than is expected.

The Central Coast Regional Plan 2041 is currently on exhibition. It is disturbing that the NSW government has been developing this plan in consultation with state agencies and groups representing the interests of developers, before it was released to the community

What can you do?

Many people despair of the current state of politics and decision making – at local, state and federal levels. But it is not enough to just be concerned.

Real change will only happen when many people are engaged on these issues and take action – either big or small. It can be as simple as writing a letter, making a submission on an issue, supporting or joining a group that is active in your local community. Visit our website to find out more.

This article does not suggest, or have any evidence of, corruption by any individual or organisation.

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Meanwhile, at Central Coast Council...

The NSW government appointed Administrator has reduced the number of public Council meetings from 2 each month to 1 each month. This reduces transparency and accountability of local government decision making to our community.

The NSW government appointed Administrator used an “Administrator’s minute” (a late item at the Council meeting 22/2/22) to begin the process of a Policy on banners. This was after Adam Crouch, MP for Terrigal and the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce issued misleading statements about Council actions around Australia Day.

On a good note:

Council has raised concerns about two matters currently on exhibition: • Central Coast Regional Plan 2041 - submissions due 4 March • A new approach to Rezonings—Discussion Paper—submissions due 28 February.

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SIGN THE PETITION: Premier: Pay the $100 million owed to the Central Coast!

Before the Central Coast community is asked to pay higher rates, increased fees and charges and lose more public assets – the NSW government should pay the $100 million that they owe the Central Coast.

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Scott Rickard to contest Dobell for The Greens in Federal Election Central Coast Greens have announced Scott Rickard as their candidate for Dobell in the upcoming Federal election. Set to be called by May. Rickard is a passionate trade unionist with 15 years of experience working as a union organiser in the finance, rail, and aviation industries.

He was an active member of the Berkeley Vale Rural Fire Service for five years and is currently a volunteer with the NSW State Emergency Service.

A Greens spokesperson said since the last Federal Election climate-change related “natural” disasters have hit the Central Coast hard, with the Black Summer infernos, dangerous storms, severe flooding, and coastal erosion.

“Strong action to address the climate emergency is my first priority,” Rickard said.

“I am also motivated to stand again as the Greens candidate for Dobell in the coming Federal Election to ensure that everyone has ready access to adequate dental and mental health care.

“So many people can’t afford the care they need.

“The prohibitive cost and lack of quality affordable housing is a major issue in Dobell.

“Homelessness is increasing, and even those with homes face tremendous mortgage stress, which undermines any sense of well-being.

“The Greens have a comprehensive suite of policies to reinstate housing as a fundamental human right.

“The pandemic has cost many of us dearly.

“Some have lost family members, others, work, and income.

“The uncertainty has created significant stress.

“This has only highlighted the need for us all to support each other and work together.

“The Greens’ policies are comprehensive and costed, and will produce a stronger, healthier, and more inclusive society.”

Source: Media release, Feb 27 Central Coast Greens

Submission deadline for inquiry into social media extended Young people on the Central Coast have until March 15 to have their say about the risks they face online with the Select Committee on Social Media and Online Safety extending its reporting date for a month from February 15.

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Chair of the committee, Member for Robertson Lucy Wicks, said the extra time would be used to speak directly to children who wish to discuss their experiences, concerns and ideas about online safety for Australian kids.

“This is an important extension that will ensure that young people returning to school have further opportunities to contribute to this important national

conversation,” Wicks said.

“Although Australia is leading the world in many aspects of online safety, technology moves quickly, so there is always more we need to do.

“Young Australians know better than anyone the good and the bad when it comes to the online world, and its beyond time that big social media listens to them and ensures their platforms are safe – for this generation, and the many to come.

“Young Australians will play an important role in the outcome of this Inquiry, and I look forward to listening to their unique observations and perspectives on online safety.

“I would encourage young people in all communities

across Australia who wish to make a submission about their experiences with social media to use their voice to make a difference.”

The committee is examining areas that are especially relevant to young people, including online harms and mental health, unwanted exposure to harmful or inappropriate content and the effectiveness of regulation relating to digital platforms.

Submissions can be made at https://www.aph.gov.au/ Parliamentary_Business/ Committees/House/Social_ Media_and_Online_Safety/ SocialMediaandSafety.

Source: Media release, Feb 14 Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks

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Caring for the Central Coast The Coast is a beautiful place to live and by working together, we can make it even better.

We need to: Invest in infrastructure to clear the backlog Drive local jobs to support our economy Boost health services and provide quality care, close to home Stop risky projects and protect our environment

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Join a community clean up or start your own As Australia’s waste challenges continue to grow, various community groups plan to undertake some small clean-ups in their local areas.

The idea is to support solutions that move us towards a circular economy – where everything is a resource, and there is no such thing as waste.

Here are the clean-ups that have been registered on www. cleanup.org.au.

You can either join in this weekend, or start up your own.

Saturday, March 5 Mataram Ridge Park, Woongarrah (from 8:30am) Pt Wolstencroft Sport & Recreation Centre, Gwandalan (from 8:30am)

Sunday, March 6 Tunkawallin Park, Gwandalan (from 8:30am) 6 Bayview Ave, Rocky Point (2:00pm – 5pm) 58 Warnervale Rd, Hamlyn Terrace (9am – 12pm) Berkeley Park, Berkeley Vale (7:30am – 11:30am) Bateau Bay Beach (8am – 10am) View St to Picnic Point, The Entrance (9am – 10:30am) Rotary Park, Long Jetty (3pm – 4:30pm) North Shelley Beach (from 9:30am) John Pete Howard Reserve, San Remo (9:30am – 12:30pm) Edgewater Park, Buff Point (from 9am) Nicola Riches

A previous cleanup at Bateau Bay beach

Grants available to plant more trees Local groups and organisations have been encouraged to apply for grants to help plant trees across the Central Coast.

The Planting Trees for the Queen’s Jubilee Program recognises the legacy of Her

Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II and her 70 years of service to Australia and the Commonwealth.

Federal Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, said it was an opportunity for local community groups to plant more trees across the

electorate and play a part in the celebrations.

“The planting of trees for the Queen’s Jubilee is a wonderful way for local community members, schools and other groups to improve our local environment,” Wicks said.

“Grants from $2,500 to $20,000 will be available to a broad range of organisations, with each federal electorate eligible to receive up to $100,000 for up to 10 projects.

“Projects that are suitable include formal commemorative events in 2022 to mark the

Jubilee, plantings of regionally appropriate tree species, and installation of commemorative signage or plaques.

“I encourage all eligible organisations to contact my office to obtain an Expression of Interest form.”

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Council looking at a $6M surplus this financial year Central Coast Council is hoping to end the 2021-22 financial year with a $6M surplus, with budget adjustments from the 2021-2022 Quarter 2 Business Report adopted at the February 22 meeting.

Administrator Rik Hart said adjustments including an increase of $2M in operating income and a reduction of $1.2M in operational expenditure would see Council ahead of Budget.

“It’s a good position to be in after seven months,” he said. ”I’m hopeful we can do even better than a $6M surplus.

“Costs are well below where we thought we were going to be – the restructuring is now paying dividends.

“The cash position continues to improve – while we still have deficits, these are more than offset by unrestricted cash.”

The quarterly budget review statement showed a revised estimate of income and expenditure for this financial year, in reference to the estimates made in the Operational Plan for the same year.

Hart said the increase in operating surplus was an outcome of Council’s decisive action and commitment to

financial recovery.

“Council’s Operational Plan sets out the achievements, goals and revenue policy, including estimates of income and expenditure,” he said.

“Council’s actions, including its productivity improvements, show its ability to achieve what it set out to do.”

Of the 66 actions or performance indicators of the Operational Plan; five are completed; 44 are on track; one has not commenced; and 16 are either delayed, on hold or have been closed, the majority of which are due to COVID-19 restrictions in place during Quarter 2.

Hart said Council’s focus continued to be on reducing expenditure, raising additional income, monitoring incoming cash flow, performing cash flow forecasts and ensuring more sustainable cash preservation.

“This quarterly budget review statement plays an important role in monitoring Council’s progress against the Plan,” he said.

“While we have a long way to go, Council has continued to make progress in strengthening our financial position.”

Terry Collins

Council meetings to be held monthly from now on It’s official – meetings of Central Coast Council will now be held monthly instead of twice a month, with the first monthly meeting slated for March 22 at 6:30pm.

The move was cemented when an amended Code of Meeting Practice was formally adopted at the February 22 meeting.

The amended Code of Meeting Practice also included updates to incorporate statewide changes to the Code of Meeting Practice Model as directed by the NSW Office of Local Government, and removal

of the non-mandatory provision for Public Forums, which have instead been incorporated into a separate Public Forum Policy.

Council Administrator Rik Hart said the updated document reflected recent changes to the Model Code, provided operational savings and set out the structure and governance by which members of the public were able to participate in Council meetings.

“Updating Council’s Code of Meeting Practice has ensured it is contemporary, fit for purpose and provides for a $44,000 operational cost saving annually,” Hart said.

“By adjusting the frequency of (meetings) from twice a month to monthly, the use of Council resource is lessened and the running costs reduced.”

Hart said he had been looking at how Council was tracking with the number of papers coming to meetings.

“With fortnightly meetings, staff were on a merry-goround and didn’t get time to look at major policy issues,” he said.

“We no longer have DAs (Development Applications) coming to Council “Pretty much all DA decisions are made by the Local Planning

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Hart said other streamlining measures introduced to stop meetings being “bogged down” when new Councillors were elected were restricting Notices of Motion and Questions on Notice to one per Councillor, per meeting.

“With monthly meetings, there is no reason answers can’t be provided at the next meeting,” he said.

Hart said the move was about eliminating disruptive features in Council meetings.

Having a separate Public Forum Policy would create a lot

more flexibility for a future Council, he said.

He said he believed the new moves would work going forward and were consistent with what most Councils were doing.

“The revisions in the Code seek to balance Council’s resource availability with the need to support the conduct of meetings,” he said.

“This change is one of the many ways that Council has streamlined operations for improved efficiencies and cost saving in order to deliver financial stability and good governance.

“The opportunity for the public to speak at Council meetings is an important part of the process and reflective of the meeting principles for inclusivity.

“While the non-mandatory provisions for Public Forums was removed from the Code of Meeting Practice, they have instead been incorporated into a separate Public Forum Policy.”

Further details on the amended Code of Meeting Practice and Public Forum Policy are available to view on Council’s website.

Terry Collins

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Manu to the rescue Sydney man, Manu KeiranBlack, wanted to share his experience of watching and assisting the victim of a paragliding accident at Forresters Beach recently.

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 on February 21.

The paraglider 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.

Manu Keiran-Black was visiting his Lisarow-based parents home when he witnessed the doctor’s paraglider accident at Forresters Beach that Monday.

Here is his recollection of the incident.

“I live in Sydney with my husband, Johnny, and one year old Cavoodle, PJ,” Manu said.

“My parents live in Lisarow, where I grew up, and we were staying with them on Monday 21 February.

“On my lunch break, I took PJ for a walk on the northern end of Forresters Beach.

“There was no-one on the beach at this time and there wasn’t much of a breeze.

“At 1:40pm, we were about to

Rescuers with the injured paraglider

turn back when I saw a paraglider take off from the cliff at the northern end of the beach and then crash onto the rocks.

“This was about 500m from where we stood.

“I was very shocked to see this happen and surprised to see a paraglider on such a calm day.

“PJ and I ran up the beach and climbed across the rocks to reach a late-middle aged man who was lying face down on a large rock with his parachute still attached.

“The parachute was in the waves and the light breeze was collecting in the chute.

“I asked him his name (to ensure that he was conscious) and realised that he was on the phone to emergency services.

“He said that he had two broken legs and a broken hip.

“I could hear the emergency services operator asking for GPS coordinates.

“I explained that we needed

to maintain communication with emergency services until he was safe.

“He was really scared with the tide coming in and the breeze pulling his parachute toward the sea.

“He said I needed to urgently pull the parachute in from the sea and unlatch him from the parachute.

“I proceeded to pull in the parachute (with the help of PJ!) and pack it into the parachute bag that was in the man’s backpack.

“I then proceeded to unlatch him from the parachute and pack his parachute away.

“He then asked me to take the

The injured man lying face down over the rocks with attached parachute in foreground

parachute back to my parents and wash it with cold water and shampoo and leave it out to dry.

“Once I had finished packing up the parachute and knew that he was safe from being pulled into the sea, I called triple 0.

“I was put through to a female operator and I was able to calmly explain the situation.

“The operator said there were crews located at the corner of Yumbool Close and North Scenic Rd near the top of the cliff from where the pilot took off.

“The operator asked if I could provide a GPS coordinate.

“I opened up Google Maps on

my phone and dropped a pin where we were located.

“When dropping a pin Google Maps provides the GPS coordinates which I shared with the operator.

“Once this information was shared, the operator told me that help was on its way.

“At 2:15pm I saw the first emergency teams walking up, consisting of two police and three fire and rescue SES officers.

“They had stretchers with them but agreed it was too dangerous to carry him over the 100m of rocks to reach the beach.

“At 2:20pm the rescue

helicopter arrived but did not retrieve him at this time because he was too close to the cliff.

“By 2:50pm there were about 15 emergency services including paramedics.

“I knew that he was in very good hands so PJ and I left the scene at around 3pm.

“I called the man two days later to organise the return of the parachute - he thanked me for saving his life and how lucky he was that I was on the beach.

“He said he would have been a “goner” as his parachute would have dragged him into the sea and he would have drowned since he could not move from the waist down.

“On Monday, February 28 a friend of the doctor’s picked up the parachute from my parents place in Lisarow.

“My proud parents, Phil and Pushpa, made sure his friends knew all the details of the rescue!

“I think it’s important for the Central Coast community to understand and have awareness of what to do in an emergency - particularly how to work out GPS coordinates when you’re in a remote area.

“I suppose it’s also a good lesson for paragliders to ensure that weather conditions are right before piloting a paraglider,” Manu said.

Manu Keiran-Black

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KEEPING OUR HEADS ABOVE WATER From page 1 The second issue raised by Mehan was that there was no plan to open The Entrance Channel.

That decision, by the Council, was reversed as water levels peaked.

“It’s now two years since the disastrous 2020 Flood and this work needs to be completed to ensure we have done all we can to protect the people of my electorate,” he said.

Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast Adam Crouch attended the headquarters of SES Wyong last week where the team was congratulated for its quick response.

On Tuesday, March 1 the Bureau of Meteorology issued another Severe Weather Warning for heavy to locally intense rainfall for Greater Sydney, Central Coast, Illawarra

and South Coast and parts of adjacent districts.

The weather system was expected to extend to the Central Coast, Sydney, Illawarra and South Coast catchments from late on Tuesday (yesterday).

A slow moving coastal trough lies off the northern NSW coast.

Later on Tuesday a low pressure system will form within this trough before moving towards central parts of the NSW Coast and deepening into an East Coast Low. Pollution alerts are currently in place for a number of Central Coast beaches, head to the Beachwatch website for daily pollution forecasts.

In addition to coastal estuary management, Council was closely monitoring the region’s 2,200km road network and

Tuggerah Parade Long Jetty Photo: Daniel Richardson

responding urgently to fix potholes, remove fallen trees from roads and inspect and repair any other damage as quickly as possible during and following heavy rain.

“Over the last week alone, Council has repaired over 1,300 potholes among other increasing service requests during this weather period,”

Council said.

“Water entering and weakening the underlying road pavement and the added stress of traffic is the main cause of potholes, which is why we see more potholes after periods of heavy rain.”

Council has formed an Emergency Incident

Committee, liaising with Transport NSW to collectively address impacts on roads.

Community members can report any potholes or road damage caused by weather events by calling Council on 1300 463 954 or contacting us online via ‘Report an issue’ button on its website.

Council urged the community to take care; don’t drive through flooded waters, avoid swimming in our beaches for 24 hours, and waterways and lagoons for three days after heavy rain, and exercise extra caution.

Council is urging the community in areas likely to be impacted by flooding to: refrain from driving or walking through flood water; monitor emergency warnings and severe weather updates on local ABC radio, NSW SES Hunter Facebook

Page and Bureau of Meteorology website; raise moveable items such as furniture as high as possible onto benches or tables and place electrical items on top; and if advised by an emergency services officer to evacuate, please do so.

Outside belongings also need to be secured.

If required to evacuate, turn off the power and water and take essential medicines and clothes with you, look out for one another and check in on family, friends and neighbours.

For emergency help in floods and storms or urgent assistance for impacted properties, call the NSW State Emergency Service on 132 500.

In life threatening situations call triple zero (000) immediately.

Nicola Riches

Seeking a civilised policy debate The faux federal election campaign is well under way, and, tragically, the same old trite scare mongering and dog whistling is occurring at an alarming rate.

We are told to be very afraid of Labor with China, even though there is no foreign policy difference between the major parties and the Head of ASIO has stated this is a dangerous political game.

As Origin has brought forward the closure of Eraring Power Station to 2025, our Federal Energy Minister, Angus Taylor, is trying to frighten everyone with the same old – higher prices, the lights will go out and then pedals half-truths.

Mr Taylor is correct that the amount of energy removed from the system is huge.

What he fails to explain is that there are a large number of renewable energy projects coming on line that will replace this energy and Origin is building 750 MW battery storage on the site.

Origin will buy the surplus day time energy from the renewables cheaply and store it via the battery.

They will then sell it at a profit at night when the renewable energy input is considerably lower.

This is the economic reality of the power industry today.

Everyone is justifiably worried

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Opinions expressed are those of the writer and not necessarily of the newspaper and concerned for the economic and social welfare of all of the workers.

Origin will support their transition but where is the Federal Plan?

In fact, what are any of their policies?

Climate change: they lurch from one shrill screech to the next in denial whilst financially assisting the fossil fuel industries who bankroll their party but not renewables.

Where’s their transition plan?

When will we get electric vehicles?

We are so far behind the rest of the developed world and slipping further.

Is this how you handle an emergency?

A resounding – No!!

How are they going to address the crisis in aged care?

Are you or any of your friends or relatives actually scared of entering aged care because you know of the malnutrition and lack of staff supervision

and care?

Why aren’t we funding this essential service adequately?

Why do the carer/nurturers have to have low wages and poor working conditions?

Think about the largely female workforces in childcare, aged care, nursing and teaching and compare their wages with largely male dominated industries, mining and building for example.

In the meantime, the Coalition deflects any attention on its mismanagement of the pandemic from quarantine to Rapid Antigen Tests to loading the states with the responsibility and denying essential funding.

It also moves our attention from their openly-admitted pork barreling of grant funding for car parks, safer communities, bushfires, you name it, and someone probably had their finger in the pie handing funds out generously to their supporters or those they’re targeting.

Two years down the line the people who suffered so horrendously in the choking black summer bushfires are still waiting for a permanent roof over their heads.

And don’t even start to look at favourable contracts.

It seems Scott Morrison has honed his skills in this area since he was head of Tourism Australia according the Shaun Micallef’s ‘Mad as Hell’ February 16.

May I remind the readers that this is public (ie your) money.

Where is the promised Federal ICAC that has teeth?

Three years to get the legislation right and nothing – zip, nada.

Who will hold these Ministers to account?

Now they’re next little trick is to say – ‘Oh, you’re all going to get a tax cut!’

Oh joy, oh bliss!

However, why should someone on $150,000 plus need at tax cut and what will it do for productivity? Nothing.

Research shows that the greatest rise in productivity comes from getting women back into the workforce but we punish them and families with unaffordable childcare, low wage jobs and often insecure/ casual work.

And what about all of the people on fixed incomes that just keep getting poorer.

How is the Coalition protecting the workers in the gig economies – about nine per cent of our workforce?

Two recent High Court decisions have moved the goal posts firmly in the employers’ favour.

It seems contracts are the be all and end all according to the High Court.

No matter that you work for the one company and have been made to move to a contract or the power

imbalance or the insecure nature of your work or your working conditions.

All of these things are considered in cases around the gig economy which comprises about 17 per cent of the workforce in England.

They should be considered here too and the Government should legislate their rights.

Where’s the Coalition’s plan to tackle homelessness and rising house prices?

Or educational inequity?

As a nation we have reduced our spending on social issues by about half in the last 30 years and now we demonise the poor.

Do we really want a society like this?

Let’s have these policy debates, I call on the media and

community to demand it.

All we seem to get at every election now is more scare mongering, half-truths, pork barreling but no policy outlines so that we can make a considered judgement for whom to vote.

We are in a powerful position and can affect change by voting for individuals and parties who truly represent the values we hold dear.

Look for their policies or ring and ask them.

Your vote could change the course of this nation to a better, fairer, happier society in a livable world.

Email, Feb 20 Susan Wynn, Mannering Park

Try living on a carer’s wage So Australia will spend $100B or more to buy defence hardware without any public consultation.

Yet these political gurus refuse to increase the wages of carers in age care centres, because it would affect the budget.

Imagine these political sales people trying to live on a carer’s wage.

How would they cope with

FORUM paying off their investment properties, family trusts, negative gearing, running their BMWs? How would they afford all the perks they have, thanks to the generosity of the Australian taxpayer?

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Jopuka to stage acclaimed ‘Letters to Lindy’

Photo: Joshua Maxwell and The National Archives of Australia

One of the Central Coast’s leading youth arts body, Jopuka Productions, is bringing award-winning playwright Alana Valentine’s work, Letters to Lindy, to the Red Tree Theatre at the end of March.

Letters to Lindy explores the court case that captivated a nation.

A mother accused of murdering her child, her claim – that the baby was taken by a dingo – denied and discredited

by police and the legal system.

The media circus, the rumours, the nation’s prejudices laid bare and, in the eye of the storm,: Lindy Chamberlain-Creighton.

Over three decades, from baby Azaria’s death to the final coroner’s report, the public’s fascination with Lindy seldom waned.

The National Library holds a collection of more than 20,000 letters to Lindy.

From sympathy to abuse, from marriage proposals to

death threats, the correspondence traverses the gamut of responses to Lindy’s story.

Letters to Lindy draws on this correspondence and interviews with Lindy herself.

What resulted is a stage show that presents a dialogue between Lindy and the nation.

Directed by Jopuka Productions’ Joshua Maxwell, one of Australia’s leading youth theatre makers, Lindy marks the company’s first production of the 2022 season.

Starring Danielle Brame Whiting as Lindy ChamberlinCreighton, Danielle is an established actress who just finished her Master’s in Applied Theatre and serves as the deputy artistic director.

The cast features eight established and emerging performers, who play more than 100 characters.

Jopuka Productions was established specifically to provide performing arts training and development to a wide array of emerging artists, aged

12-26, from all across the Coast.

Jopuka provides a safe and peer-driven space for emerging artists to hone their craft and forge their own pathways into the arts industry.

It presents unique and innovative seasons, filled to the brim with new works,Australian classics, and Fringe favourites.

Jopuka has staged more than 30 acclaimed productions, including a range of new and established works.

It has commissioned 11 new

Australian works from emerging writers and theatremakers across Australia.

Lindy Chamberlain-Creighton said the show was “the most powerful thing that has been done on my story, and the most true to what I lived through.”

Tickets are available via www.redtreetheatre.org.au.

The production runs for a limited season from March 25 to April 9 at Red Tree Theatre, Tuggerah.

Nicola Riches

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Norah Head Sporties seeks stall holders for markets Norah Head Sporties Markets is on the hunt for local not for profits and charities to become stallholders.

The markets are relatively new to the top end of the Coast having launched two years ago.

Since then they have been hit by pandemic lockdowns and the wet summer.

The first markets will go ahead this Sunday (March 6) and run on the first Sunday of every month (with the exception of April).

Stallholders fees for the market go to a local dog rescue charity, and organisers are

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making efforts to increase community engagement.

At the last markets a dance troupe from the Cathy Makin Dance Academy gave a performance.

The following types of stalls, artisans and makers are being sought: plants – indoor or outdoor; women’s clothing; jams and spreads; honey; art; fruit and veg; furniture and more.

Stallholders pay $40, while local charities and sport clubs can pitch a gazebo for free.

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A COMPREHENSIVE LISTING OF EVENTS OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS ON THE CENTRAL COAST ticketed, 12pm

FRIDAY, MAR 4 International Women’s Day Luncheon and Launch of Central Coast Festival of Women, Community and Business Women’s Network (CBWN) / Ettalong Diggers, ticketed, 12pm - 2pm info@cbwn.org.au www.cbwn.org.au

SATURDAY, MAR 5

Art Society and ival of Women Event - Thursday 17 March 2022 m - 4:00pm

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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

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

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Central Coast Mariners v Brisbane Roar, Central Coast Stadium, ticketed, 5pm

SUNDAY, MAR 6 International Women’s Day Breakfast, Soroptimist International Brisbane Water / The Breaker’s Country Club’, Dover Road Wamberal, ticketed, 8:45am International Womens Day Ocean Beach Meditation, the Sit / Ocean Beach Surf Club Umina, Free all welcome, 6:30am - 7:30am

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WEDNESDAY, MAR 9 DOUBLE HEADER: Game 1 CCM v Melbourne Victory (Mens), Game 2 Wellington Phoenix v Newcastle Jets (Mens), Central Coast Stadium, ticketed, 5pm

FRIDAY, MAR 11 AGM and General Meeting of the Australian Plants Society Central Coast group, Phillip House Kariong, entry fee, AGM: 7pm, GM: 7:30pm

SATURDAY, MAR 12

TUESDAY, MAR 8

jillgodwin16@gmail.com Troubadour Folkclub presents: Highly Strung Rock and Roll Orchestra, Everglades Country Club, ticketed, 7pm

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International Women’s Day Celebration Luncheon, Community & Business Women’s Network (CBWN) / Pullman Magenta Shores,

Naughty Noodle: Rayon riot – the fempire, 5 Broken Bay Rd Ettalong Beach, ticketed, 6:30pm https://naughtynoodle.com.au/ whats-on/rayon-riot-fempire/

SUNDAY, MAR 13

Terrigal Antique & Vintage Fair, Lions Community Hall 8 Russell Drysdale Street East Gosford, 12/3 - 8am - 4pm, 13/3 - 9am - 3pm Ph 0414 614 659 terrigalantiquevintagefair@gmail.com

Opera in the Arboretum 2022, Crommelin Native Arboretum,

The Travellers Hut: Holiday talks and Q&A - The official release of our exclusive Cities - Voyages - Temples Vietnam and Cambodia journey, 4a 39 Avoca Drive Kincumber, RSVP required, 3pm 4363 1699

SATURDAY, MAR 26

2022 National Town Crier Championships, Alison Homestead Wyong, 12:30pm - 3:30pm

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SATURDAY, MAR 19 All About Women-Satellite Program Streamed from Sydney Opera House, Elderslee Foundation / The Red Tree Theatre Tuggerah,

WEDNESDAY, MAR 23

The Travellers Hut: Holiday talks and Q&A - Emerald European River Cruises, 4a 39 Avoca Drive Kincumber, RSVP required, 10:30am 4363 1699

The Travellers Hut: Holiday talks and Q&A Viking Ocean Cruises, 4a 39 Avoca Drive Kincumber, RSVP required, 10:30am 4363 1699

TUESDAY, MAR 15 Community Seminar: Wills, Enduring Guardianship and Powers of Attorney, Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Parish, 11am - 12:30pm register at 02 8379 1664 www.bbcatholic.org.au/willsday david.armstrong@bbcatholic.org.au

Naughty Noodle: Brat Kids Carnival, 5 Broken Bay Rd Ettalong Beach, ticketed, 10:30am

Naughty Noodle: Rufino & The Coconuts, 5 Broken Bay Rd Ettalong Beach, ticketed, 6:30pm

MONDAY, MAR 14

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International Women’s Day Celebration Breakfast, International Women’s Day Community & Business WomExpo and Artisan Market, en’s Network (CBWN) / Mercure CCIWDCC + Tuggerah Lakes Art Kooindah Society / The Waters, ticketed, 7am Entrance Community info@cbwn.org.au Centre, 10am - 4pm

ticketed, 3pm

Naughty Noodle: Briefs Factory International In Dirty Laundry, 5 Broken Bay Rd Ettalong Beach, ticketed, 6:30am Central Coast Mariners v Adelaide United, Central Coast Stadium, ticketed, 7:45pm

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SATURDAY, APR 9 THURSDAY, MAR 24 in concert

normie ROWE

dinah LEE

jade HURLEY

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3 Legends in Concert - Normie Rowe, Dinah Lee, Jade Hurley, Laycock Street Community Theatre, ticketed, 2pm & 7:30pm sessions

Rocket Man vs Piano Man all the hits of Elton John and Billy Joel, The Art Hosue Wyong, ticketed, 8pm

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OUT & ABOUT

Do you remember the days of the old school yard?

Applauded performer Darren Coggan’s homage to Cat Stevens Remember The Days of Cat Stevens tour has finally started and is on its way to the Coast.

It was a highly anticipated tour for music fans in 2021 but with the emergence of the Delta-variant and COVIDrestrictions, the tour dates, initially slated for mid-late 2021, were put on hold.

The ethereal music of Cat Stevens has inspired generations, and still has as much impact today as it did when he first penned songs such as Peace Train, Moonshadow, Wild World, Morning Has Broken, Where Do The Children Play and Father and Son. Celebrating the music of Cat Stevens has never been far from revered performer Darren Coggan’s heart.

As the star of Peace Train – The Cat Stevens Story, Darren received rave reviews for his portrayal of the music that shaped the world.

He spent the past decade touring some of the world’s most prestigious theatres,

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such as Sydney Opera House Concert Hall, Glasgow Concert Hall and Liverpool Philharmonic, embodying the work of Cat Stevens and was even invited to meet the prolific songwriter himself.

Darren Coggan is a masterful storyteller who is considered one of Australia’s most exciting and diverse artists.

He has carved an impressive career in the Australian country music industry with a swag of

Golden Guitars under his belt.

He kicked off his career winning the coveted Toyota Star Maker in 1996 and hasn’t looked back.

Darren is equally at home in musicals and on screen, currently presenting the lifestyle TV program Sydney Weekender.

For Darren, paying homage to a performer such as Cat Stevens is a privilege. “I was

inspired by his story and his incredible catalogue of timeless songs and felt that it would also inspire others,” he said.

“The songs say something, ask questions, make statements, they have intelligent, poetic lyrics, and musically, while simplistic in presentation, they are very complex and always fun and challenging to perform.

“I do love this show and never tire of performing the songs.

“I love how I can continue to find new interpretations of his lyrics.

“I love seeing the reaction from the audience each night and seeing them all stand up with an ovation - something I’ll never take for granted.”

Creating Remember The days of Cat Stevens, Darren felt a weight of responsibility to do justice to Cat Stevens’ music and his story.

It is with this respect that he approaches every show.

“The performance is very intimate and personal and the inclusion on this tour of a stringed quartet will bring another beautiful dimension to these already exquisite songs.

“There are some personal reflections on the experience I had being invited to London to meet with the great Cat Stevens in 2007, where I heard firsthand some of the many anecdotes and stories that I have enjoyed sharing with our audiences over the past 10 years.

This new production also highlights how relevant Cat’s timeless songs and messages of peace, tolerance and

understanding are in our world today, perhaps even more relevant than when they were first written back in the seventies.

Our audiences obviously come expecting to hear those timeless songs of Cat Stevens, but I think they walk away with so much more, a real insight and understanding of who he was and his eternal spiritual search for fulfillment.”

Darren believes there is more than just the music to inspire about Cat Stevens, it is his story and his outlook on life and it is this that he reflects on daily.

“Perhaps the greatest thing I took home from my meeting Cat Stevens was the realisation that we all have the ability to make changes in our lives, should we not be content with who we are or where we are.”

The show will be coming to the Arthouse Theatre Wyong on Saturday, March 19.

Tickets purchased for the 2021 shows are valid for the rescheduled 2022 tour.

Source: Media release, Mar 1 Darren Coggan

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

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

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

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

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Past time aged care was fixed – McBride

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OUT & ABOUT

FROM THE STAR OF PEACE TRAIN THE CAT STEVENS STORY

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WW11 vetaran and RFBI Lake Haven resident Eric chatting with Labor Leader Anthony Albanese and Emma McBride

Tuesday, March 1 marked one year since the final report from the Aged Care Royal Commission was handed down and, according to Federal Member for Dobell Emma McBride, it seems like nothing has changed.

“The Royal Commission made 148 findings in its final report after receiving more than 10,000 public submissions, and it uncovered shocking cases of neglect in Australia’s aged care sector,” McBride said on the anniversary of the report.

“Unfortunately, the Federal Government’s response to these findings has been inadequate and they are still

failing to act,” she said.

“The Royal Commission summed up Australia’s aged care sector in one word: neglect.

“We have aged care workers who are run off their feet and older Australians who are malnourished and aren’t having their wounds tended to.

“The Morrison Government has neglected aged care for almost a decade and now, they have let the sector fall further into crisis.”

Standards of care, understaffing, and wages are some of the biggest issues facing the aged care sector and they must be addressed.

Instead, we have a Prime Minister who cut funding to the

aged care sector twice when he was Treasurer, and we have an Aged Care Minister who decided to go the cricket in the middle of a pandemic.

“This Government has abandoned aged care workers and older, vulnerable Australians in their care,” McBride said.

“We deserve a world-class aged care system where older Australians are given the respect and dignity they deserve.

“It’s well past time something was done – we need to fix Australia’s aged care system.”

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Source: Media release, Mar 1 Emma McBride, Member for Dobell

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 The Entrance Gallery The Entrance Community Centre Norberta St, The Entrance

“Coggan sounds amazingly like Stevens” The Daily Telegraph

Tickets: thearthousewyong.com.au | 4335 1485

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

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DOWN IN THE GARDEN: Let’s Try Bonsai horticulture as a technical application to produce the product, which is the bonsai tree.

Going into it, (at 12 years of age), I just thought it looked cool.

I guess my mind was focused on the design aspect, not knowing that I needed the technical ability to keep that plant alive.

This is the problem most beginners face.”

Once simple horticultural information about bonsai is obtained and followed it really is not a hard activity at all.

How to Start a Bonsai CHERALYN DARCEY

Once the preserve of the retired and lifelong dedicated masters, Bonsai is enjoying a surge in interest and popularity as more people from all walks of life and ages are taking up this fascinating artistic pursuit.

The weekend of the 5th and 6th March sees the long awaited ‘Bonsai Open’ held at the Mingara Recreation Club with over 100 trees on display, about 500 items available for purchase and three of Australia’s leading Bonsai experts Huge Grant, Jarryd Bailey and Andrew Edge demonstrating.

It promises to an event not to missed if you are at all interested in the art of crafting miniature trees.

I spoke with Steve Reeve, President of the Central Coast Club which began in the mid 1970s and has currently over 100 active members about the history of Bonsai.

“Bonsai is a Japanese word, but the art actually started in China around 1,500 years ago.

Not long after that it emerged in Japan and then eventually made its way to the West with the GIs after the Second World War.” On the practice of Bonsai Steve added, “People often say that Bonsai is a cruel art, that it tortures trees, but you can see still living azalea trees in China that are over 1,200 years old and I can guarantee an azalea living in a suburban garden is not going to live over 1,000 years.

Bonsai increases the longevity of trees and it’s certainly not cruel.” Steve also noted the sense of satisfaction one gets from learning to promote this longevity while enjoying the ability to put your own creative twist to the creation of a Bonsai.

Perhaps in these polarising times, these are reasons why this living art form is rising again popularity.

Bonsai asks us to slow down, to focus on growth, care, and design.

It is an extremely mindful horticultural experience as a grower as well as viewer.

Bonsai Open demonstrator and judge, Australian Bonsai expert Hugh Grant commenced his bonsai journey at the Central Coast Bonsai Club when he was about 12 years old.

His many years of bonsai study and experience are complemented by his Fine Arts degree, and he is now a fulltime bonsai practitioner, owning ‘Tree Makers’, located in the upper Blue Mountains of NSW. Whilst his business offers a large range of material, Hugh has a passion and preference for specialising in Australian Native trees and plants.

He attributes his skill development to being a part of the bonsai community, constantly attending meetings, lectures and demonstrations and just generally hanging out with other bonsai enthusiasts.

“For the most part, Bonsai centres around design and architecture as a practice, using

After chatting with Steve and Huge my advice for beginners is to get to a nearby Bonsai club and immerse yourself or at least read a reliable book.

It’s not a hard technique but it does require dedication and patience.

Like your larger gardening endeavours, you need to consider the fact that every plant and situation does vary.

Here is a simple rundown on the basics.

1.

Firstly, choose a tree you feel some affinity with.

Have a look at the way this tree may look as a Bonsai as well to help with this decision.

Starting from seed may mean a longer journey with your Bonsai so perhaps a seedling may be more to your liking.

There is also the option to start with a young Bonsai and these are easy to obtain.

2. Find a suitable pot and choose a style that you will create.

Again, there are so many resources out there to help in your selection and most enthusiasts believe that the pot forms part of the art of bonsai so chose with that in mind.

Bonsai pots have additional holes to enable the root ball to be wired to the pot for stability.

3.

Premixed general bonsai soils are available, and you can make your own but for the best results, you should be creating or obtaining a mix that suits your actual tree type.

4. Roots are perhaps pruned at this point and depending on the size and maturity of your seedling or immature bonsai you most likely will need to need it to wire it to your pot.

5. Looking at your style and depending on the season, you may wire branches to begin shaping your bonsai.

6. Water the tree and place it in a suitable location for its type.

7. Look after it! Bonsai need constant care, they are not ‘set and forget’ houseplants at all, in fact they are not really suited to indoor living.

While some will cope, you need to remember they are trees, and so like most trees, they

need direct sunlight and an outdoors aspect to thrive.

montanebonsai.com Bonsai images in this article: Tree Makers Bonsai Co. treemakers.com.au

Central Coast Bonsai Club Monthly meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month (except January) from 7.30pm until 9.30pm in the Tasman Function Room at Mingara Recreation Club.

These meetings typically involve a guest speaker/demonstrator describing a different aspect of bonsai.

Community members are welcome to come and enjoy your first meetings without needing to be a member.

We welcome people at all skill levels – be they absolute beginners through to advanced -and welcome all ages.

We run 6 weeks bonsai courses at Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced levels.

We also run full day guest Demonstration and Workshop days on weekends. centralcoastbonsai.com.au Bonsai Resources centralcoastbonsai.com.au edgebonsaistudio.com.au

GARDENING GUIDE FOR COAST GARDENERS THIS WEEK You can plant the following now: Culinary herbs, beetroot, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbages, carrot, cauliflower, chicory, cress, endive, kohlrabi, leek, lettuce, mustard, onions, parsnip, peas, salsify, shallots, spring onions, silverbeet, swede, spinach, turnips, ageratum, alyssum, calendula, candytuft, carnation, columbine, cornflower, delphinium, dianthus, everlasting daisy, forget-me-not, foxglove, godetia, gypsophila, hollyhock, larkspur, nigella, pansy, polyanthus, poppy, primula, snapdragon, statice, stock, sweet pea, wallflower

Next Week: Growing Your Own Garlic

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, 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 contact: gardeningcentralcoast@ gmail.com 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

GARDENING BOOK REVIEW The Ultimate Bonsai Handbook, The Complete Guide for Beginners

By Yukio Hirose Berkeley Books, 2020, ISBN: 9784805315026, 256 pages

I searched high and low for a foundation book on Bonsai that I felt confident in recommending, especially to those wanting to begin and this one made the top of the list.

There are over 1,000 photos to inspire and inform with in-depth exploration of the many types of bonsai as well as tutorials focusing on their care.

Great advice on selecting and displaying bonsai as well.

Other topics include basic tree shapes and how to display them, tools, soils, and containers; transplanting, root trimming,

watering, and fertilising along with propagation, pruning, wiring and support.

The author, Yukio Hirose fell in love with Bonsai at the Osaka World Expo in 1970 and has been devoted to growing, selling, and teaching about bonsai ever since.

He is the owner of Yamatoen Bonsai Garden in Kanagawa prefecture and is one of Japan’s leading Shohin bonsai artists.

An active instructor, Hirose offers workshops throughout Japan.

He is an award-winning organizer of bonsai exhibitions and has served as the chair of the All-Japan Shohin Bonsai Association.

This book is perfect for the absolute beginner but I’m sure that with its comprehensive nature, it would be a handy reference for the more experienced.

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Business & Property Local panel approves Tuggerah retail site A plan to develop a 5.6 hectare vacant block on the eastern side of Tuggerah into a large format retail centre has been given the green light by the Local Planning Panel (LPP).

The $30M development at 2-11 Bryant Dr will be undertaken by Aventus, the owner of 19 major retail sites across the country.

The DA includes three large retail buildings over 10,000 square metres, two dining zones across 700square metres as well as alfresco dining, drivethrough and takeaway restaurants.

It also includes space for 389 parking spots.

Aventus is the proprietor of the recently-refurbished Tuggerah Super Centre on the other side of Bryant Drive that is anchored

by Bunnings and counts among its tenants Spotlight, Pet Stock and Fantastic Furniture.

The LPP knocked back the proposal in June 2021 when it came to light that there had been a lack of community engagement, with one major landowner adjacent to the site complaining they had only learned about the plan from a neighbour.

Residents complained at the time that the masterplan lacked appropriate consideration for flooding and stormwater.

In response to the decision of the Panel at its meeting on June 24, 2021, Council undertook notification of all adjoining properties, irrespective of the use of the land.

Tuggerah Super Centre - recently refurbished and proposed new site to left bordered in yellow

The notification period commenced on July 1, 2021 and finished on July 22, 2021 during which Council received three submissions.

Aventus returned to the table at the end of last year with information designed to satisfy the Panel and those who had made submissions.

It stated the latest report considered concerns raised by public submissions and Central Coast Council and outlined an amended design to address them; specifically the provision of a flood relief culvert from Bryant Dr, that ensures current drainage paths from Bryant Dr are not only

maintained but improved.

“Property connections to adjoining lots have been provided to ensure flow paths are not blocked during the interim scenario whilst also allowing for connection to the ultimate system,” it stated.

Aventus noted that these connections were always proposed, however, they have since been modified to suit the new flood relief culvert.

The go-ahead is good timing for Aventus which has announced its intention to merge with Home Co Daily Needs (HDN).

HDN operates 30 large format retail sites across Australia.

The value of the merged group’s portfolio, after the anticipated merger on March 4, has been placed at $4B and will give the combined group 2.5 million square metres of retail property.

84 per cent of the sites will be tenanted by national retailers.

Aventus is not the only developer looking to build on the potential of Tuggerah.

Fiducia Property Group has plans to turn 16ha of land at 25 Bryant Dr, Tuggerah into a master planned mixed-use development.

Fiducia said it aimed to look at a variety of uses and activities for the site, including public

engagement and how it will integrate with the surrounding amenity of the railway station, Pioneer Dairy, walkways and sporting fields.

The future of Tuggerah features prominently in the proposed Central Coast Regional Plan 2041.

Tuggerah is pitched as an area which will step up to become a ‘Regional City’, behind Gosford that will be refashioned as a ‘Metropolitan Capital’.

The report states, “Tuggerah will emerge as a regionally significant mixed-use centre with the 15-minute neighbourhood at the heart of its transition to a well-connected

Photo: Aventus Property

town centre”.

A redevelopment of Tuggerah has long been on the cards.

In early 2019,it was announced that the government was backing a proposal from shopping centre owners Scentre Group and its partners to invest $2.1B into the area giving the green light to an expansion of Westfield.

Scentre Group is yet to reveal the scope of the project and when it is expected to start.

An update from Council on the proposed Fiducia site has been requested.

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Four things to think about before quitting your job WITH

Michelle BALTAZAR Editor-in-Chief • Money magazine

“The great resignation” is one of those phrases that has been so over-used recently that even writing it makes me cringe a little as it creeps toward cliché.

But it does effectively describe the interesting trend of people using the return to the office as a Rubicon moment to assess whether a job that pays less money, but is more convenient, more flexible or more valuesaligned, might, in fact, be better for them.

We’ve enjoyed working in our pyjamas, ditching the morning commute and spending more time with the people and things we love.

But now, the very habits and status quo instincts that kept us in a job pre-Covid are the ones that are encouraging us to find new work that accommodates the working-from-home life we’ve become accustomed to.

But before you make a

dramatic Zoom exit or spend hours penning your LinkedIn resignation post, there are some things to keep in mind standing on the banks of your Rubicon.

These are important, because sacrificing salary for convenience might be you sacrificing future prosperity for immediate pleasure.

I’m a big fan of people re-evaluating their career choice (I have had a number of dramatic changes in my life that have turned out quite favourably), but these four guiding concepts will help you better navigate these big decisions in a way that keeps you in control of your journey.

1. Are you running away from something, or towards an opportunity?

The way you finish one story will influence the narrative of your next chapter – this is true of anything in life. If you have a traumatic end to an experience or relationship, the shadow of

that trauma follows and influences you.

If you are running away from something out of fear, sadness or anger, then these emotions will act as a psychological poison in your new opportunities. Do everything you can to leave in a way that is positive and caring for the people you are with. At a fundamental level, ensure you are making proactive steps

towards a better version of you in the future, rather than simply blowing up your current career out of frustration or indifference.

Of course, some people who find themselves in extremely abusive or traumatic situations need to extricate themselves in order to heal and rebuild their sense of identity, but we are not talking about those types of cases here.

2. Are you viewing this career

financial plan that isn’t influenced by the heady excitement and good feelings you often get when thinking about removing a stressor from your life.

3. Are you hoping that turning a hobby into a career will make your life meaningful?

The truth is that most people find meaning through work, through the things that challenge, stretch and even stress them out a little.

Sometimes when people think they need a career change, all they need to do is find new challenges within their current sphere and allow the new experiences to unveil what feeds their soul. It’s through work, challenge and struggle that you find meaning – that is work’s change as a transition or a greatest gift to us. single moment in time?

4. Are you making a decision People often underestimate out of fear? how long it can take to change The final thing to consider is careers, which can require years to make sure it’s not the fear of of education, re-skilling, change or reluctance to break networking and reputation habitual behaviours that is building. You can start many of driving your decision making. these things a long time before A lot of people have become you cut the financial support of very comfortable during the your current job. There are many pandemic, and as humans we ways to navigate the transition, don’t like to change something but make sure you have a that feels easy. PHIL SLADE

Homeowners’ wealth gets a big boost from super and shares Super fund members who started 2021 with $100,000 in their account, owned an average house and some shares, ended the year about $170,000 better off, according to new analysis.

And that’s after-tax and in addition to their salary, according to Rainmaker

Information. The median figure across the country last year was $63,000.

This is because in the 2021 calendar year, the ASX finished 17% up, the average superannuation fund return was 15% and property values jumped an average of 20%. It was the third best calendar year return in 17 years for super

funds, with Rainmaker’s super returns index climbing 142% in the past decade.

“The big surprise in these results is that while everyone is talking about house price rises, superannuation has actually been a better long-run investment,” says Alex Dunnin, Rainmaker’s executive director of research.

The big returns seen in the sharemarket are also a driver of the super returns, as super funds own about 36% of the ASX at a value of $908 billion, says Rainmaker.

Still, depending on where you live, house price rises accounted for half the 2021 wealth gain, rising at the fastest annual rate on record.

Unfortunately, if you don’t yet own a home, you weren’t one of the lucky ones.

“The sting in the tail with these upbeat investment results is that it shows if you have a job, superannuation and you own or are paying off your home, despite the Covid-19 pandemic, you did pretty well last year, at least financially,”

says Dunnin. “But if you don’t, you didn’t.

“Which is why so many Australians who can’t afford to get into the property market are nervous about the future. If you have a house, super and maybe some shares, you’re sitting pretty. But this doesn’t make it any easier for first home buyers.” JAMIE WILLIAMSON

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Pilot careers and training program extended to four local high schools A State program that focuses on post-school training and employment pathways is to be rolled out at four high schools at the top end of the Coast.

The Educational Pathways Program, which was piloted in 24 high schools across SouthWest Sydney and the North Coast, helps broker relationships between schools, local employers and industry.

Northlakes High School, Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College (Berkeley Vale, The Entrance and Tumbi Umbi Campuses), Wadalba Community School and Wyong High School will all be included in this year’s program.

It includes fee-free apprenticeships and pre-

traineeships, allowing students to ‘test-drive’ different vocational education and training courses; specialist head teachers and teams to work with careers advisers to create opportunities and pathways for students; and dedicated staff to promote awareness and engagement in school-based apprenticeships and traineeships, while offering tailored support and mentoring for students.

The four local high schools are part of 120 NSW schools that will benefit from the program.

Minister for Skills and Training Alister Henskens said the program’s pilot phase over the past two years successfully introduced thousands of

students to different training and career pathways.

“The program has already seen the tripling of the number of students across the 24 pilot schools enrolling in schoolbased apprenticeships and traineeships,” Henskens said.

Minister for Education Sarah Mitchell said the NSW Government would invest $16.5M in the expansion of the program.

“The Educational Pathways Program is designed to improve education and career outcomes by introducing NSW public high schools students to a range of post-school training and employment pathways,” Mitchell said.

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Tuggerah company begins work on Mount Penang Baxter Track A Tuggerah-based construction company Bolte Civil will begin undertaking works to support the creation a new public road along Mount Penang’s Baxter Track.

Baxter Track is an unsealed road in the north of the Parklands at Kariong that connects to Kangoo Road.

The project includes converting it to a paved public road with shared pedestrian and cycling paths, as well as planting more than 50 native trees.

The works follow earlier stages of sewer, road, water and electrical works completed in late-2020.

Bolte Civil is a locally based construction company that is engaging locally employed staff on this project, as well as several other local providers

throughout the works.

Bolte Civil Construction Manager Keith Smith said the company was pleased to be part of the ongoing works and

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“These projects not only create important long-term opportunities, but also support local construction workers.

“This creates a great sense of pride in the work undertaken, from both a worker and company perspective,” he said.

Hunter and Central Coast Development Corporation (HCCDC) is managing this stage of works in Mount Penang.

“HCCDC has a great emphasis on creating social initiatives during construction, and Bolte Civil are always willing to embrace those philosophies in our everyday work routines,” said Smith.

The work follows on from previous works at Mount Penang where Bolte created an Aboriginal apprenticeship, which resulted in ongoing employment with the company for a young local worker.

NSW Government has made a $16M commitment to improving infrastructure in Mount Penang and this latest round of works will cost $7M. “We’re laying the foundation for a thriving precinct that will provide social and economic benefits for the Central Coast for decades to come,” said Adam Crouch MP. Nicola Riches

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Health district urges community to get third COVID jab If you are eligible for your third COVID-19 vaccination book in and do it – that’s the clear message from Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD).

Central Coast Public Health Unit Acting Director, Paul Byleveld, said many of those due for a booster had not yet booked one.

“We know across NSW that more than 95 per cent of the population have had two doses of vaccine – but only 52 per cent have had a third dose,” he said.

“Although the Ministry of Health doesn’t break the numbers down, we would expect those figures to be fairly constant across the state – and representative of the Central Coast.

“We know there are a lot of people who are eligible for a booster who haven’t had one and we would really recommend that third dose.”

Byleveld said immunity to the virus drops over time.

“The booster is an extra dose to help the immune system give better protection.

“It can strengthen the protection against infection up to 86 per cent and reduce the risk of serious illness by up to 98 per cent.

“This can really make a difference – especially with the Omicron variant.”

Byleveld said walk-in appointments were available at Gosford, Wyong and Long Jetty vaccination clinics with full details on the

CCLHD website.

“It is recommended for everyone aged 16 and older to have a booster three months after their second vaccine,” he said.

“People with particular vulnerability, such as the immuno-compromised should talk to their GP about the possible need for a fourth dose.”

Byleveld said extra protection from the virus was especially important for pregnant women.

“If you contract the virus whilst pregnant you are at high risk and the vaccine is perfectly safe and recommended to have whilst pregnant,” he said.

While Pfizer is the preferred booster vaccine, he said clinic staff could discuss each person’s circumstance to make sure they were receiving the right vaccine.

He urged those who were as yet un-vaccinated to book their first appointment as soon as possible, with the new vaccine Novavax starting to make an appearance on the Coast.

For now it will be available only at the Long Jetty clinic on March 2, 9 and 16 – see details on the CCLHD Facebook page.

“We would really encourage the small proportion of people who have not had any vaccine to come forward to reduce the risk of falling sick and hospitalisation and we also encourage parents to arrange for their children aged five and upwards to be vaccinated, especially now school is back.”

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Meat: why sourcing quality matters

GEORGIA LIENEMANN We’re venturing into new territory over the next few weeks and discussing the importance of sourcing quality meat, with plenty of practical tips and advice around how to go about it – even if you’re not across all the labels and faddish marketing claims and what they currently mean.

We’ll touch on labels next week – but trust me, there are shortcuts to finding the best

available products and labels are virtually useless in the process!

You may not be aware that we’re sitting in a gloriously abundant food bowl here on the coast – surrounded by some of the best farms you could hope for.

I’d hazard a guess that most people who source their meat at the supermarket, do so merely by default. They may not even realise that there are ways to access vastly superior local products which are significantly healthier and far more flavourful to boot.

The majority of our local farmers offer convenient shopping, with some of the bigger ones even equipped for online shopping with home delivery.

So, what’s the catch, then?

Most people assume that it’s more expensive to shop this way, but it depends entirely on the type, cut and amount of meat that you buy.

For example, I often purchase certified biodynamic lamb from Moorlands – a farm down in the Southern tablelands who produce what is arguably the best lamb in the country. Vince is a sixth-generation sheep farmer who took out the gold medal in the Delicious awards last year.

When I compare the prime cuts to the prices in the big supermarkets – they’re generally around half the price!

So, is there a catch?

In a nutshell, no - aside from taking the plunge and learning how to shop this way. It isn’t hard but takes some initiative and a few minor adjustments, such as storing your meat in the freezer rather than buying it fresh every few days. A small extra freezer in the garage can make this process pretty seamless.

Why does sourcing quality matter?

Given the fact that this is a huge, sprawling maze of a topic, in order to keep things simple, I’ll opt to frame it primarily through the lens of health.

The good news is that whenever we shop with health in mind, we’re invariably voting for agricultural practices which help restore the topsoil, sequester carbon and improve the local water cycle (which helps reduce the incidence of drought).

And by default, the most health-supportive products come from animals which have been raised in the most ethical way, in terms of animal welfare.

Possibly the most overlooked benefit of supporting smallscale family farms instead of the big supermarket chains is the fact that it bolsters the local economy and local food security. And let’s face it, you’d be hard-pressed to find a better time to invest locally than when we’re on the brink of war.

What determines quality?

There appears to be a decent understanding of the benefits of organic or spray-free, locally farmed produce among the general public.

However, from my observations, there’s still a widespread underestimation of the degree to which the diet, lifestyle and resulting health of the animals that people consume, impacts their own health.

Nutrients and toxins concentrate as we go higher up the food chain.

Most of us can easily grasp the idea that if plants are grown in depleted soils, they wont thrive or provide an optimal spectrum of nutrients when we consume them. By the same token, animals who graze on subpar plants in poor soils will not accumulate nutrients or produce healthy tissues relative to those who do. It’s an

extension of the same concept.

If we eat a plant which has been sprayed with harmful pesticides, those toxins are passed on to our bodies and need to be detoxified and excreted so as not to cause harm. This happens effectively when we’re healthy. If we’re stressed, malnourished and generally in poor health, toxins are more likely to be stored in our tissues.

The same is true for animals.

Healthy animals are more likely to detoxify efficiently, whereas stressed, sickly animals wont and studies have shown that the toxins tend to accumulate most in their fat and organs.

An animal with the rare privilege of enjoying a nutrient dense, biologically appropriate diet and stress-free existence – one which allowed them to express their innate, instinctive behaviours throughout the course of their life – is going to provide a far healthier product as a result.

What does your food eat?

You’ve heard the phrase ‘you are what you eat’. An additional distinction from the brilliant Michael Pollan, author of ‘An Omnivore’s Dilemma’ is that ‘you are what you eat, eats’.

To a large extent, the quality of the meat depends on the quality of the animal’s diet.

Whenever we deviate from feeding animals (including humans) their biologically

appropriate diet, their health suffers – to varying degrees, depending on the circumstances.

In Australia, there are much smaller discrepancies found in beef and lamb quality than there are with pork and poultry.

This is because, unlike in some other parts of the world, cattle and sheep are predominantly grass-fed here and raised in an outdoor environment.

When it comes to pork and poultry, there is a broader scope of factors that affect their health and therefore a much bigger difference in meat quality at either end of the spectrum.

In the industrial model, these animals are more likely to be raised in large, overcrowded sheds with artificial lighting and limited access to the outdoors – a notoriously high stress environment which provides minimal opportunity to express their instinctive habits.

Pigs and birds in large-scale intensive operations are often fed a much larger portion of processed foods, which is a far cry from what they would be eating in their natural habitat.

Their feed is based on genetically modified grains and legumes which have been doused in glyphosate prior to harvest time (a routine practice called ‘dessication’).

This is a whole conversation unto itself, but the key takeaway is that if you’re concerned with quality – whether it be for health, animal welfare or environmental reasons – it’s essential to prioritise where you source your pork and poultry.

Beyond ‘grass fed’ and ‘organic’ Having been passionate about the link between food and health for many years, I’ve learnt that labels can be very misleading and are often quite irrelevant when you get deeper into the process of investigating.

Over the next few weeks we’ll be exploring the concepts of regenerative agriculture and holistic land management and learning why it is so beneficial across the board – for the soil, animal, farmer and consumer.

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Jump like a star for youth mental health

Photo: PCYC

PCYC Bateau Bay is taking part in a star jump fundraising event in early April.

Taking place every day of Youth Week 2022 (April 3-10),

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The Maid

Author: Nita Prose Publisher: HarperCollins

There is currently a series on Netflix called The Maid, however that series and this book are quite different – the only similarity is the title.

Molly is a maid at the Regency Grand Hotel, “never in my life did I think I’d hold such a lofty position in a grand hotel.”

She does her job well and she does it proudly, “I was born to do this job. I love cleaning, I love my maid’s trolley, and I love my uniform.”

A well-stocked maid’s trolley is a thing of beauty.

Her uniform allows her to

the PCYC StarJump Challenge is a charity fundraiser for the PCYC youth mental resilience program, GRIT (Growthmindset Resilience Intervention for Teenagers).

In 2021, PCYC launched a

fundraising initiative to raise money for GRIT with the fundraising efforts raising enough money to roll out the pilot program to young people in several locations across NSW.

This year PCYC hopes to raise enough money to run the program across all of its 66 clubs including Bateau Bay. Experienced PCYC GRIT facilitators guide teens in a safe and inclusive environment

through fun physical exercises, creative arts and experimental learning activities.

PCYC NSW said it now wants to spread the program further and develop an app to accompany the course.

For more information or to donate to the challenge, visit: pcycstarjumpchallenge.org. au/fundraisers/pcyc-uminabeach Maisy Rae

BOOK REVIEW blend in … she is part of the background.

People ignore her, which she likes.

It is the end of the day, when she takes off her uniform that she feels “naked, unprotected, undone.”

Molly was brought up by her Nan, who cleaned houses for a well to do family.

Her Nan helped Molly navigate the world.

Molly has problems reading the room, “I often have trouble with social situations; it’s as though everyone is playing an elaborate game with complex rules they all know, but I’m always playing for the first time.”

Now that Gran is gone Molly is floundering, saying the wrong thing, misreading body language, misreading people.

She is also very lonely.

Molly has no friends.

Although she has no friends, she is friendly with a few people at the hotel.

There is Mr. Preston, the doorman, he always has a smile and a warm greeting for Molly. Then there is Rodney the bar tender.

Molly checks in with him daily as he hands her the

newspapers for her cart.

They had a date once and Molly would love nothing more than to a second date with him.

Then there is Juan Manual, he works in the kitchen.

His work visa has expired, and Rodney, being the pal he is, has arranged for Molly to give Juan Manual a key to an

unoccupied room so Juan Manual will have a place to sleep.

Molly will always bring your room back to a state of perfection.

She earlier tried to clean the suite of Mr. Black and his wife Giselle, but they were arguing and Molly was asked to come back later.

Mr. Black and his younger wife are frequent guests of the hotel.

Giselle and Molly often talk to each other as Molly is cleaning the room.

Giselle is actually the second Mrs. Black – a newer version.

But Mr Black isn’t very nice.

He is rude to Molly and seems to physically abuse Giselle.

When Molly goes back to the suite to finish cleaning,

she finds Mr. Black dead.

The staff will soon turn on Molly and label her as “weird”.

The police don’t understand someone like Molly, and make assumptions, “As Gran used to say, when you assume, you make an A-S-S out of U and ME”.

This isn’t a book that is going to set the literary world on fire, but it is on the New York Times Best Sellers list.

Gran’s cliché’s got a bit much after a while but in the end it is a nice story about someone that has had to overcome a lot of challenges but always seems to see the bright side, “Everything will be okay in the end.

If it’s not ok, it’s not the end.”

Kim Reardon The Reluctant Book Critic

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Scholarships for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island uni and TAFE students

Scholarship recipient Erica Smits

Applications are still open for a Coast and Country Primary Care (CCPC) scholarship scheme which aims to provide financial peace of mind for First Nation’s people studying at TAFE or university on the Central Coast.

CCPC Chief Executive Officer, Kathy Beverley, said the inaugural scholarship scheme was launched last year and has supported four students with the cost of their studies.

“Our scholarship program provides financial assistance for textbooks and other learning supports for people undertaking studies in the community services or related health fields,” she said.

“At CCPC we are committed to supporting the development of pathways for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students by also providing opportunities for scholarship recipients to undertake work placements with us.

“We’re committed to growing the diversity of the community services workforce through this program, which was an action from our Reconciliation Action Plan.”

Eight scholarships are awarded each year with recipients receiving $1,250 to assist with textbooks and other learning resources.

Former recipient Jacob Smeaton is a Gunditjmara man who grew up on the Central Coast.

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Currently employed as Project Officer for Barang Regional Alliance, he is also studying a Bachelor of Indigenous Studies majoring in Government Policy and Political Economy at Newcastle University.

Smeaton said the scholarship gave him financial peace of mind and freedom when it came to being able to afford his university textbooks.

He was also able to buy himself a new laptop.

“It has given me some tools and freedom to do my courses,” he said.

Smeaton plans to continue working with Aboriginal community and developing his leadership skills to influence positive and inclusive reform

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Fellow recipient Erica Smits is a Gamilaraay woman from Walgett in northwest NSW who has lived on the Central Coast since she was 12.

Smits, 40, is a Compliance Officer with the Office of the Registrar Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983 (NSW), and is married with two children.

She was a late starter to tertiary education.

She graduated with a Bachelor of Business in 2021 and has since commenced her Master of Business in Social Impact with the University of NSW. “I recently moved from a role as a Director with NSW Aboriginal Lands Council to the Office of the Registrar because

I want to get into the political side of making land rights changes,” she said.

Smits used her scholarship money to buy an iPad and iPad pencil to use for her university studies.

She strongly encourages other Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people who are studying to apply for the CCPC scholarship.

“Go for it – sometimes it can be daunting, but if you don’t do it, we’re never going to get anywhere and one day we want to see the first female Aboriginal Prime Minister.”

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for Aboriginal people in Australia.

“I am also part of the Uluru Statement from the Heart dialogue and so reform is something that I am passionate about,” he said.

“In 5-10 years, hopefully I will be the CEO of a communitycontrolled organisation that works toward reform, especially for the Central Coast as we often get swallowed into Sydney or Newcastle.

“We are a standalone region with a large population of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and we have the fastest growing population in Australia; it’s important that we work together to have a unified voice.”

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Berkeley Vale Leagues receives grant

Berkeley Vale Rugby League and Sports Club and Killarney Vale AFC have made it onto the list of recipients of grants from the Australian Sports Foundation.

As part of an Active Kids Grants Program, the clubs will have a share from a total fund worth $550,000 for free sporting equipment

and uniforms.

More than 27,000 kids at 144 community sports clubs around Australia are included in the full list.

President of Berkeley Vale Rugby League and Sports Club Matt Roberts said he was extremely excited to hear they had won the grant.

“We are extremely grateful.

“It means our kids won’t have

to use broken and old equipment anymore,” he said.

Berkeley Vale is on a fundraising drive.

The Club, which was attended

by Antony Albanese MP on his campaign trail last weekend, is holding a fundraising party on Saturday night with NRL and State of Origin legends Wendell Sailor and Mark Geyer hosting the event.

One of the Berkeley Vale junior footy teams – part of the JET program – an Academy initiative of the Club to invest in junior development Over 20 different sports received funding from the Active Kids Grants Program, from water polo to archery, rowing to mountain biking and more mainstream sports such as tennis, rugby (league and union) and cricket.

Australian Sports Foundation CEO Patrick Walker said that with families hit by pandemic lockdowns and the loss of the extended community and events that sports club provide, the grants play an important role in providing opportunities for kids and families to return to normal.

“We’re thrilled to be able support over 27,000 kids in sporting clubs in need with this

Northern Power defeated in T20 Final CRICKET Southern Spirit was crowned Central Coast Cricket Association’s (CCCA) T20 Champions at Tuggerah on February 27 after putting on an impressive display against Northern Power in the Final.

The Peninsula-based club defeated their northern opponents by seven wickets, will 11 balls to spare.

Southern Spirit all-rounder Lachlan Cork received the Jay Lenton Medal as Player of the Match.

The CCCA said the pitch and outfield were in “excellent condition” despite the torrential rain in the lead up to the match.

“Searching for their first ‘First Grade’ trophy as a merged entity, Southern Spirit’s reply was very methodical and the score had reached 37 before Archer had key batter Liam O’Farrell trapped in front in the

seventh over for 24,” CCCA said.

“Cork entered the crease and he and Spirit stalwart Daniel Friend took the score to 64 before Friend was dismissed for a well-made 29.

“From then on Cork took control and with good placement and aggressive running he assured the Spirit would take the match with relative ease in the end, finishing with a unbeaten 46 off 42 balls with three boundaries.”

Sothern Spirt said it was a “well-deserved reward to an impressively played competition.

“Congratulations to Ross, all the team players and coach Simon,” the club said.

“Shout out to Lachlan Cork on being awarded player of the match …big thanks to all the … fans who came out to support our lads.”

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round of Active Kids grants.

The grants have been made possible with the generous funding by The Dickinson Foundation who have stepped up to the plate and offered community sporting clubs the opportunity to receive vital funding for kids in their local communities,” he said.

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SPORT

Another injury time loss despite Beni N’Kololo goal FOOTBALL

probably the best player in the round for me then he got a bad ankle injury in that game from a shocking tackle in the box.

“After that, he missed three or four weeks, then obviously we had the COVID (infections), then he lacked a little bit of confidence.

“But you can see the goal against Melbourne City and the goal tonight, so you know he is a top young player and young players need confidence.”

Now Monty and his young team will look to follow in the footsteps of N’Kololo’s growing confidence, their next opportunity being against Brisbane Roar, scheduled for Saturday March 5 at Central Coast Stadium.

Improvements in the performance of the Central Coast Mariners’ squad have, again, gone unrewarded following a 2-1 loss away against Adelaide United on Saturday, February 26.

The visitors earned a onegoal lead at half time off the back of rising confidence from newfound goal scorer, Beni N’Kololo, Conceding a late goal in second-half injury time goal is, however, becoming a dangerous pattern in the Mariners camp.

Both sides had clear chances at goal but most lacked a clinical touch or were saved by an astute goalkeeping feat.

A penalty was awarded against Mariners’ left back Jacob Farrell for a slight yet undisputed challenge on Lachlan Brook’s left boot in the 23rd minute.

Craig Goodwin took the penalty shot against Mariner’s goalkeeper Mark Birighitti who calmly foresaw his intention and saved the leftward moving ball.

Ten minutes later, the Mariners found the opening goal thanks to the bridging of the English channel between

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Jason Cummings and Beni N’Kololo.

A misfired clearance from Brook launched the ball high into the air above the Mariners’ attacking third, adeptly controlled with a turn on the first touch by Cummings, who followed with a simple leading pass onto N’Kololo’s right side.

The French striker made it two goals in two games with his second touch, firing the ball low and hard across goal to undermine Joe Gauci and score for the visitors.

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by Hiroshi Ibusuki at close quarters after a failed defensive corner clearance by the Mariners.

The final 30 minutes included more opportunities for both teams but the match was decided in the second minute of injury time by Adelaide’s Nestory Irankunda and his first-touch thunderstrike.

“The pattern of Adelaide coming back late, scoring late, and us conceding late, that’s probably a good matchup, but we’ve got to fix it,” said Head Coach Nick Montgomery in the post-match press conference.

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Ultimately, it was an unsuccessful trip down south for the boys in yellow with nine points dropped in three games.

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Wyong Roos celebrate debut of first ever women’s open league team

Sarah Dimech - Ladies Coach and Development Officer at Wyong Roos

RUGBY LEAGUE Wyong Roos are celebrating the debut of their first-ever senior women’s rugby league team, as the Club gears up for the forthcoming footy season.

The ladies over-17s tackle team (the name of which differentiates it from the highlypopular OzTag and touch games) will play in a combined Central Coast and Newcastle competition that will feature eight, or possibly even 10 clubs, this season.

Wyong Roos already boasts three junior girls tackle teams for the under 13s, 15s and 17s, with a total 70 girls enrolled in the club.

Head Coach Mitch Williams said the open women’s team had taken two years to get off

the ground.

“We are super excited to have the ladies representing Wyong.

“It’s been some years in the making but we have had so many girls that are so keen to play football, we have finally got there.

“There has been a hole in the market for girls who want to play contact sport, so as a Club here at Wyong, we are over the moon to make this happen,” he said.

Williams has been the driving force behind a high school league program since 2013 – a factor that has helped foster the interest of girls who are keen to play the sport.

“We have really seen a shift in the last five years of more schools joining our program.

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already great at rugby league, it’s for the kids who love it and are committed to getting better,” he said.

The program has nurtured girls, some of whom already play touch football, who are looking at moving in contact sports by taking part in day programs where they play sevens or nines.

To help boost even more female participation in the game, Wyong has promoted football administrator and the high school program facilitator Sarah Dimech to the role of Ladies Coach and Development Officer.

Dimech has been instrumental in developing the program for girls at local high schools such as Lake Munmorah High, Gorokan High, McKillop, and

Wadalba High.

Having played footy since the aged of six – where she joined the boys on the field until she was 12, – she then went on to represent Australia in Oz Tag. She also played for Wyong’s League Tag Team.

Dimech said she cannot wait to get the games going.

“It’s going to be an exciting year for us.

“It’s taken a while to get to the point where we have the players for this Ladies team and I’m confident it is going to go from strength to strength,” she said.

Jersey sponsor for the women’s team is Physio Connex that also provides physiotherapy services to the club.

Owner Melinda Dennis said

Physio Connex was excited to see the inclusion of the team at Wyong Roos this year.

“I have been a part of this club for nine years and to see the evolution to now include a women’s open side is truly warming to see.

“I currently work with the women’s Australian Jillaroo’s program as well as the NRLW Sydney Roosters side.

“For us at Physio Connex, we have a huge passion to deliver our experience with the female rugby league athlete as local girls aspire to be included in the game and make it to the top.

“It is important to not only have clubs and coaches ready and eager to provide females with their knowledge and support, but that also must extend to the medical and

performance team around them who understand the demands of the game.

“We are very excited to be a part of that process for the Wyong community,” she said.

Wyong Rugby League Club is the oldest established club on the Central Coast.

Its history can be traced back to around 1900 and possibly as far back as 1893.

It was the feeding club for the Dooralong, Wyong, Jilliby, Tuggerah and Morriset regions and the initial home base was located at Baker Park in Central Wyong.

In 1971 the club purchased five-and three-quarter acres on what was then known as Arizona Road, Kanwal.

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