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Airshow returns At 99 years of age, WWII Veteran and long-time Buff Point resident, Derrick Oliver, was very happy to attend an Anzac Day service again and lay a wreath after two years of COVID lockdowns. See page 3
Out&About
After a hugely successful first show in 2021, the Central Coast Airshow returns in May for another epic event.
The bright blue oversized chair demanding attention on The Entrance foreshore is the latest art installation in the “Big Chair Trail” around the Central Coast See page 11
See page 4 Thrilling acrobatics in the sky
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Aboriginal flag flies at ANZAC Day Service There was a large turn-out for the live ANZAC Day services across the Central Coast and, for the first time at the Palmdale service, the Indigenous flag was raised to fly proudly between the Australian and New Zealand flags. The Palmdale Group has conducted ANZAC Day memorial services since 2006 at the Palmdale Memorial Gardens and since 2005 at the Greenway Chapel at Green Point. At Palmdale the service began in the Hillside Chapel and ended at the Defence Memorial where wreaths were laid and this year three flags were raised. Lyn Parkes, Community Liaison Manager for The Palmdale Group, said that after two years of lockdowns, it was
a special moment. “We are honoured to have the Aboriginal flag flying with the Australian and New Zealand flags as it should be and having representatives here today with us makes it even more special,” Parkes said. Parkes and Community Liaison Representative, Nicole Klein, agreed that adding this flag to honour the Indigenous soldiers was an important change to their memorial
service agenda. “We have always wanted the Indigenous flag and we thought it was about time that we did something about it. “I think it is a very important part of Australian history and everything, so we decided to get a flagpole installed and we thought ANZAC Day would be a perfect time to raise it for the first time,” Klein said. The Palmdale Group maintains a regular tradition of
placing little Australian flags on the graves of service men and women laid to rest at Palmdale. “Where you see all the flags that we have placed out in the garden that is part of Honour Our Fallen. We have partnered with them. We have purchased the flags and we go through the entire park and place flags anywhere there is a Defence Force insignia,” Parkes added. The service at Palmdale began with a traditional Aboriginal smoking ceremony conducted by local Aboriginal man, Tim Selwyn. “Smoking ceremonies on this continent are all about getting rid of dark space and negativity … it is about coming together,” Selwyn said. “I feel honoured to be asked to conduct a smoking ceremony. “For me it is all about us
coming together as people, as Australians, and it is a good starting point for healing and recognising. Selwyn said the greatest thing someone can do for another person is to lay their life down for them. “War, unfortunately, does that.” Selwyn also had the honour of raising the Indigenous flag at the Palmdale service. “I walked in and saw the three flags there all at the same height and it just made my heart sing … it was beautiful.” Aunty Robyn Reid attended both memorial services to give the Welcome to Country an said she was very happy to stand by Tim’s side when the Aboriginal flag was raised for the first time. Continued page 3
Mingara Leisure Group is planning to build a $19M five-storey hotel at its Tumbi Umbi site. See page 17
Sport
A 4-2 win against the Newcastle Jets at McDonald Stadium in a classic and very physical M1 Derby showdown has returned the Central Coast Mariners into finals standings with three games left to play. See page 24
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The Darkinjung Barker community celebrating the Easter Hat parade at the current Yarramalong site
The recent postponement of the auction of the Dooralong Public School site has been welcomed by the Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council (DLALC).
While the DLALC is well-known as one of the largest private landowners in NSW, its broader activities to support Aboriginal communities on the Central Editor: Ross Barry Coast is less well documented. Journalists: T erry Collins, Maisy Rae, Merilyn Vale Established in 1983 under the Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983, the Graphic Design: Justin Stanley, Brad Yee DLALC works in partnership with both Distribution: Anthony Wagstaff Aboriginal community organisations Phone: (02) 4325 7369 and non-Indigenous entities to deliver social outcomes for over 15,000 Mail to: PO Box 1056, Gosford 2050 Aboriginal people living across the Coast. ISSN 1839-9045 – Print Post Approved – PP100001843 – Printed by Spotpress Marrickville The DLALC says it has been working in partnership with Barker College to deliver education outcomes for Aboriginal children from the Central Coast since 2016. “The Central Coast has one of the fastest growing Aboriginal communities in Australia, with the Aboriginal population growing 38 per cent between the 2011 and 2016 ABS Census,” says DLALC Chairperson, Barry Duncan “Unfortunately, these statistics also show thatAboriginal people experience higher levels of youth suicide, homelessness and chronic health COMMUNITY issues and lower levels of education, employment and income.” CCN
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Barker College is one of Australia’s most prestigious schools. Located on the upper-north shore of Sydney, and catering for students from pre-Kindergarten through to Year 12, Barker has a strong reputation for exposing students to diverse opportunities and experiences to build confidence and resilience. The school known as Darkinjung Barker operates from a small facility located in Yarramalong which is owned by an independent Trust and leased to the school. Currently, up to 35 Aboriginal students attend Darkinjung Barker. Duncan says the school has demonstrated strong educational results. “Initially, between three and five years growth was evident in the first calendar year alone, and each child attending continues to demonstrate at least one additional year of academic growth in each calendar year.” “This dramatic improvement is due to the teaching model and strong partnership between Darkinjung and Barker College,” he said According to Duncan, the current Yarramalong site does not allow for further growth of the service to meet the needs of the growing Aboriginal community, and is often exposed to flooding which means that at times the children are unable to attend
school. “If Darkinjung is able to negotiate the ownership of the old Dooralong Public School site, it would give a new permanent home for Darkinjung Barker and allow positive outcomes for up to 100 Aboriginal students, giving them a brighter future through stronger education.” Darkinjung and Baker College are exploring ways in which the site can include contemporary cultural learning spaces and bush foods while honoring its history, and how this can be shared in partnership with children from a variety of schools across the Central Coast. Under the National Agreement on ‘Closing the Gap’, the NSW Government has committed to working in partnership with Aboriginal communities to deliver real tangible outcomes and Duncan see this as a perfect example. “We are committed to working with the NSW Government to determine the best and most appropriate use of the old Dooralong Public School site – one that recognises and preserves its history and focus on educating the youth of the Central Coast, while also promoting shared understanding and reconciliation with Australia’s oldest living cultures.”
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WWII Veteran finds both peace and sadness in Palmdale ANZAC Day service At 99 years of age, WWII Veteran and long-time Buff Point resident, Derrick Oliver, was very happy to attend an Anzac Day service again and lay a wreath after two years of COVID lockdowns. One of 13 children, he has one remaining sister, now 104. At 18, Derrick enlisted in the Army at Randwick in 1941 and trained in Dungog and Rutherford before serving in the 2/14th Field Regiment (8th Division) artillery unit, as a signaller. His unit was stationed at New Guinea, and then New Britain. Following Japan’s entry into the war, much of the 8th Division was captured and held as prisoners of war. The 2/14th Field Regiment was the only major combat unit of the 8th Division that was not captured. The regiment’s colour patch was later changed in part to
Derrick Oliver with daughters, Marilyn Violet Ort and Beverley Joy Duncan
acknowledge this, with a perpendicular “break” inserted into the colour patch – the intention was to remove the break when the prisoners were liberated and the division reformed. Derrick said he doesn’t like to talk much about his time in the war but did share one story that
still makes him laugh today. “I was on guard duty doing the midnight til 2am shift, and I was standing under a tree, when I suddenly heard something, a very loud bang on the ground. “I looked around and discovered it was a (just) coconut that had fallen from a
tree.” He also says his time serving in WWII led him to find the true love of his life. “Whilst in New Guinea the Sergeant would come around from time-to-time to deliver the mail. “I never got a letter because I didn’t have anyone to write to,
and nobody wrote to me.” Derrick said one of his mates in his unit, Billy Baxter, took pity on him and asked him one day, “Mick would you like to write to a young lady?” Derrick then began to write letters to a young lady, Mavis Smith, a friend of Baxter’s. When Derrick’s returned to Australia in 1946 aboard the MS Anatina, upon docking in Sydney Harbour, a young lady was waiting at the dock, holding a cardboard sign that just said, ‘I am Mavis’. “That beautiful lady became my darling wife,” Derrick says. The two were married in 1947 until Mavis sadly passed away in 2014. Derrick says he is very fortunate now to have two lovely daughters, Marilyn Violet Ort and Beverley Joy Duncan, four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. This year, Derrick attended the Palmdale ANZAC Day
service with his daughters and his son-in-law. “It is a privilege to accompany my dad to the Anzac Day Service at Palmdale, as we have done now for a great number of past years to help him celebrate and reflect on his time serving in World War II and remember those less fortunate that did not return home,” his daughter Beverley said. “Dad feels at peace here, as this is his wife Mavis, and our mum’s final resting home, a place of serenity for him,” his other daughter, Marilyn, said. A book was written about the 2/14th Australian Field Regiment by Ron Jackson, who joined the Regiment in Darwin in 1942 and served with them until the end of the war. It can be found at https:// regimental-books.com.au/ product/the-broken-eighthhistory-of-the-2_14thaustralian-field-regiment/ Kayleen Bell
Aboriginal flag flies at ANZAC Day Service
From page 1 “Do you know Uncle Tim and I were so proud to stand here today with the flag going up. “I love our flag … to me that flag is beautiful and it is to honour everyone, everyone. “Black, yellow, red or white who fought for Australia but especially our black soldiers – they were there at the landing of Gallipoli, they were there for
a lot of wars and I am so proud of everyone who served in our wars but especially the Aboriginal boys,” she said. Master of Ceremonies, Mr Grahame Crossing, has been involved in running the Anzac memorial services at Palmdale and Green Point for 17 years. At Monday’s service he announced it was his last service.
“It has been an honour to be here with you all and to work along with the Palmdale Group in putting these services together. “However, the time has come for me where I will hang up my suit.” “I just feel extremely proud to see that flag flying alongside the Australian and New Zealand flags – it deserves to be there,
the service of the Aboriginal people should be honoured.” Guard Commander, Lance Corporal John Gillett from the 2/17 Royal NSW Regiment, led the catafalque party. A catafalque party consists of four members of an armed guard who stand, heads bowed and arms (weapon) reversed, facing outward approximately one metre from the coffin or
catafalque as a symbolic form of respect for those who have fallen. The soldiers that attended with him are based out of Erina Depot which is part of 2/17 C Company. Scouts from 1st Ourimbah Scout Group joined the honour guard. Children from St Cecilia’s Catholic Infants School Choir, Wyong sang The Last Anzac.
VIP, Mr Derrick Oliver, a 99-year-old WWII Veteran from Buff Point, attended the Palmdale service with his daughters Marilyn and Beverly, and son-in-law Graham (see separate story). The service was live steamed and will be available to view on the Palmdale Funerals website. Kayleen Bell
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Wyong and Long Jetty make finals for NSW Top Tourism awards
Wyong, Long Jetty and Woy Woy have made it to the finals in the 2022 NSW Top Tourism Town Awards. The awards were established by the NSW Tourism Industry Council to give communities an opportunity to showcase their towns, to say why they were special and unique and to encourage tourism development. A spokesperson for Destination Central Coast said it was incredibly proud of these three finalist towns. “These awards celebrate the unwavering spirit of communities and showcases the true value of tourism and the visitor economy.” The three Central Coast towns are finalists in the category of Top Tourism Town of more than 5,000 residents and are up against some strong competition from Bathurst, Coffs Harbour, Gunnedah, Moama, Mudgee, Newcastle, Orange, Tamworth, Tweed Heads and Ulladulla. NSW Tourism Industry Council Executive Manager, Greg
The Chapman building, one of the features of heritage town Wyong
Binskin, said the awards were all about community and business coming together to showcase their town as a leading NSW tourism destination highlighting those special places, cultural attractions and the allimportant locally-produced food and beverages driving the visitor economy. “It’s a real testament to the resilience of these towns that we have an incredible 30 finalists in three categories:
those with populations over 5,000 residents, those under 5,000 residents and tiny towns with a population fewer than 1,500 residents. “Regional towns are critical to achieving the State’s ambitions as a visitor destination and the efforts these towns have made in support of their local economies, in the face of significant and ongoing challenges, is inspiring.” Wyong was seen as the
A serene setting at Long Jetty
gateway to the coastal hinterland with its festivals, local farmers’ markets, restauranteurs who champion paddock to plate and the rural lifestyle of the Central Coast. It’s also seen as a ‘heritage town’, featuring the Wyong Heritage Walk, the Milk Factory, the Chapman Building and the Alison Homestead, which was the first in the 1820s, and now home to Wyong District Museum and Historical Society, a men’s shed, plant nursery,
barbecue picnics and a popular spot for weddings and functions. Wyong’s business and commerce hub, its championship golf course, topnotch horse racing track and classy performance venue in The Art House are all seen as key attributes. Long Jetty, on the other hand, has had a cultural rebirth in recent years and is now affectionately known as the “Newtown of the Central
Coast” with its hip cafes, vintage and modern boutiques, quirky shops and gallery spaces showcasing talented creatives that now call Long Jetty home. It is home to the longest jetty in NSW at 351m, which inspired the town’s name, as well as two others - Parry’s Jetty and Watkin’s Jetty – all popular with photographers, particularly at sunset. Now it’s time for community members to cast their vote with voting open until 5pm on Wednesday, April 27. Winners will be announced at the Local Government NSW Destination and Visitor Economy Conference, May 17 to 19, and winners in each category will go on to represent NSW at Australia’s Top Tourism Town Awards to be held later in the year. To vote visit: www. businessnsw.com/toptourism-town-awards-2022 Sue Murray
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Entertainment aplenty on ground and in the sky for spectators at last year’s air show
After a hugely successful first show in 2021, the Central Coast Airshow returns in May for another epic event. Skies over Central Coast Airport at Warnervale will again roar into life on May 14 and 15 with airborne spectacles as well as on-ground entertainment to attract diehard aviation enthusiasts or families just looking for a fun time. There will be aircraft
aerobatics from some of Australia’s top champion pilots and a treasure trove of RAAF assets, both in the air and on the ground, with Australian Defence offering strong support for the show. A crowd favourite, the F35 fighter jet display, will return along with the Air Force Roulettes and the Sky Aces Aerobatic Team. There will also be a freestyle motocross display and the Stuntz INC Hot Wheels Stunt
Show. Other entertainment will include fast jet displays, RAAF/ military displays, car displays, historic warbirds, markets and street food, children’s rides and family fun. Central Coast Airshow is being staged again this year by Paul Bennet Airshows in conjunction with Central Coast Aero Club. Aero Club CEO, Andrew Smith, said the event was now one of the largest, if not the
largest, public tourism events on the Central Coast calendar. He said it was expected the air show would draw large crowds to the region, provide a significant boost to the local economy and inspire the next generation of Australian aviators. “We had about 15,500 people at the event last year and we are expecting about 20,000 to 30,000 this year, following such positive word-of-mouth from last year’s air show and
the fact that Council has now come onboard to officially copartner the event,” Smith said. “It’s absolutely fantastic for the Central Coast, especially after COVID, and it’s really kickstarting the industry, the aviation industry in the region as well as tourism.” Another huge aviation event to be held in region this year will be the Australian leg of the Air Race World Championships to be held in November at Lake Macquarie Airport in Belmont.
“It’s a good symbiotic event that bookends the Central Coast Airshow and just shows, once again, that aviation is alive and well in Australia,” Smith said. “We’ve always had a rich and proud history of aviation and the east coast between Sydney and Newcastle has really become an epicentre of general aviation and the excitement for aviation in Australia is just growing and growing.” Sue Murray
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Restoration of Long Jetty resumes Work will resume on April 27 to restore the landmark 107-year-old Long Jetty to its former glory.
Photo: Jim Picot Photography Birds making good use of the dilapidated section of Long Jetty
The iconic jetty, which gave its name to the entire suburb, was significantly damaged through storms and flooding over recent years. A spokesperson for Central Coast Council said work which had started to fix the damage had been delayed because of recurrent weather events.
“Safety barriers and signage have been in place since the original damage occurred to the jetty advising the public not to enter, however, these have been vandalised multiple times and Council continues to repair their safety items.” Long Jetty is the longest jetty in NSW, reaching 351m into the shallow waters of Tuggerah Lake. The original jetty was built in 1915 and its length was
intended to reach a passenger ferry service to Wyong using the deeper part of the lake. These days it’s an interesting stop on a lakeside walk and a favoured haunt for photographers, especially at sunset. It’s not the first time Long Jetty has suffered damage from storms, with a necessary rebuild after severe weather in 1927. That work included a change
shed from swimmers and a shelter shed for ferry travellers and Long Jetty soon became a favourite spot for children who loved diving off the end and swimming into the middle of the lake. Camping was permitted on the foreshore in those days and, along with the best prawning around, the jetty, Long Jetty, became a tourist destination. Sue Murray
Greens disappointed at Mangrove Mountain landfill decision The Greens have expressed disappointment at the recent Land and Environment Court (LEC) decision on the Mangrove Mountain landfill. The judgement, handed down earlier this month, basically allows for Verde Terra to dump 1.14 cubic metres of waste at the site. The Court found the court orders entered by Gosford City Council in 2014 stand and that the operator of the landfill doesn’t need to obtain further development consent to carry out those orders but would require consent for new land uses or a materially different development. Justice Rachel Pepper ordered that Verde Terra (VT)
can “lawfully carry out the works ordered by the Court on 29 August 2014 … without the need to obtain further development consent” and said her judgement was the culmination of a “long running and increasing complex dispute”. The 2014 orders between the former Gosford City Council and VT included agreement to accept 1.14 million cubic metres of waste at the Mangrove Mountain Landfill Golf Course site whereas the original 1998 consent allowed for 240,000 cubic metres of fill. Greens environment spokesperson and environmental law expert, Sue Higginson, said it was “disappointing” that the Court
The Mangrove Mountain landfill
has confirmed the dumping of more than one million tonnes of general waste within the Central Coast’s drinking water
catchment is allowed. “This is not a good outcome for the environment or the community,” Higginson said.
“We now know that a large business has the right to bring enormous amounts of general waste from the Sydney metro area and dump it on the Central Coast over an extended period of time. “However, it is clear that the proponent, Verde Terra, will not walk away from the Court with what it wanted; the Court has clearly found limits to (its) activities.” Higginson said it appeared there was real doubt that Verde Terra will be able to make the landfill operation meet existing legal and regulatory requirements. “This landfill development has a long and infamous history,” she said. “There have been major
failures, lapses and mistakes made by Council and the regulator while the environment and community have suffered and a private company profits. “We will continue to support the Mountain Districts community and Central Coast residents in the ongoing fight to stop this nightmare landfill.” Higginson said the landfill was a prime example of how Sydney’s burgeoning waste problem should not be solved. “Regional communities and local environments should not be made to pay the price for poor planning, lack of regulatory oversight and the effects of not closing the loop on our waste cycle,” she said. Terry Collins
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Toukley RSL Sub-Branch is set to share in $1.5M as one of the 129 recipients in the latest round of the Federal Government’s Saluting Their Service grants. Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Defence Personnel, Andrew Gee, said the money would be used for an additional plaque and memorial seat at the Toukley Cenotaph, to commemorate those from the region who served in Iraq and Afghanistan. “It’s clear from the number and calibre of applications that our communities continue to look for new and improved ways to commemorate the service of our veterans, with many exploring new technologies and reaching new audiences,” Gee said. “The Saluting Their Service
Central Coast Local Health District will receive a major boost with the recent announcement of the establishment if a new Regional Health Division for NSW Health. Minister for Regional Health, Bronnie Taylor, said the new division will ensure there is a renewed focus on the health services and outcomes for people living in regional and rural NSW, including on the Central Coast. “The establishment of the Regional Health Division is a key step towards ensuring the public health system has the needs and expectations of the
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Toukley cenotaph will soon feature a new plaque and memorial seat
grants program ensures Australia’s wartime history is preserved and the sacrifice of those who have served during wars, conflicts and peace operations is remembered.”
NSW Senator Jim Molan said Toukley’s commemorative plaque would continue the tradition of remembrance. “I am extraordinarily proud of the history of service in Dobell
and this project is a wonderful way for us to commemorate and reflect on the sacrifice of all those who have served from our communities,” he said. Saluting Their Service is a
national grants program and applications for the next round are now open. For details go to the Saluting Their Service page on the Community Grants Hub
New regional division a boost for Central Coast health services
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communities of regional NSW at its heart,” Taylor said. “Everyday thousands of people receive quality care in our regional health centres, but we know that more needs to be
done to address the issues facing health in regional areas, as highlighted by the NSW Parliamentary Inquiry, to ensure everybody receives good outcomes. “The Regional Health Division will support the NSW Government’s commitment to bring a renewed focus on recruitment to key healthcare roles in regional NSW and to find innovative ways to support nurses, doctors, allied health practitioners, and the vital support service providers who work in healthcare facilities, to live and work in our regional communities.” Taylor said the new division
will sit at the top level within the Ministry of Health and ensure strong advocacy of regional health issues, while also leveraging the strengths of the public health system for the benefit of regional NSW. “The Division will be led by a Coordinator-General for Regional Health, (who) will report directly to the Secretary of NSW Health, Susan Pearce, and support and provide advice to the Minister for Regional Health about issues concerning health in regional communities,” Taylor said. In addition, each regional Local Health District (LHD) will appoint someone who will
report directly and be a key interface with the new division to help deliver on its objectives. The Regional Health Division will support the Regional Health Minister to respond to the recommendations of the NSW Rural Health Inquiry and support and coordinate the development and implementation of a new Regional Health Plan. It will provide a single point of contact and advocacy for issues that are common across the regional health environment, including matters of long term concern such as workforce attraction and retention, cross border issues and
website. Meanwhile, support is available for ex-service personnel and their families. Open Arms – Veterans & Families Counselling provides 24/7 free confidential crisis support for current and exserving ADF personnel and their families on 1800 011 046 or openarms.gov.au. Safe Zone Support provides anonymous counselling on 1800 142 072. Defence All Hours Support Line provides support for ADF personnel on 1800 628 036 or defence.gov.au/health/ healthportal. Defence Member and Family Helpline provides support for Defence families on 1800 624 608. Source: Media release, Apr 26 Senator Jim Molan
communication and engagement with communities, clinicians and stakeholders. It will also identify opportunities to enhance local access to health and other social services that support quality health outcomes, including IPTAAS policy and reporting and strengthening pathways to other social services. The division will integrate health, social and economic data, business intelligence tools and stakeholder feedback. Source: Media release, Apr 8 NSW Health Department
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28 year old Berkeley Vale man Man wanted to assist police to face court
A 28-year-old unlicensed driver from Berkeley Vale will face court in May on drink driving charges and carrying a knife. He was apprehended after failing to stop at a random breath testing operation on the Pacific Highway, Ourimbah, on Wednesday, April 20 at 8.45pm. Central Coast Highway Patrol allege that a white Toyota sedan approached the random breath testing site well above the 40km/h speed limit
required for passing stationary emergency vehicles. It is alleged the driver was directed into the site for random breath testing but continued travelling south. Police say they caught up to the driver and stopped further down the highway. It was discovered that the driver had never held a driver’s licence anywhere in Australia and he failed a subsequent breath test, recording a midrange prescribed concentration of alcohol.
As Police were preparing to convey the driver to Gosford Police Station for further breath analysis, Police allege they found a knife in his possession which they deemed unlawful. The man will face court for the offences of unlicensed never held licence, drive with mid-range PCA and custody of knife in a public place which Police allege is the second subsequent offence in five years. Sue Murray
Police seek this woman
Rebecca Ede
Detectives from Tuggerah Lakes Police District are appealing for information from the community to locate Rebecca Ede.
She is wanted on an arrest warrant (W64495680), issued by the Wyong Local Court for a serious violence matter. Ede is known to frequent The Entrance and Killarney Vale, as well as Swansea in the Lake Macquarie area. Anyone with information about her whereabouts is urged to contact Crime Stoppers by phoning 1800 333 000 or online at https://nsw.crimestoppers. com.au and quote the police report number E 87717048.
Anyone with information about these incidents should call
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Source: Tuggerah Lakes Police
Lake Macquarie Police are seeking to identify the man (pictured) who was depicted in camera footage
from the Morisset railway station. Police believe the man can
assist in their inquiries regarding a series of attempted thefts from cars in the railway station car park on Tuesday, March 29. Anyone with information that might help identify the man is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 and quote Police Report E86981740. Alternatively, information can be provided confidentially via the Crime Stoppers online reporting page at: https:// www1.police.nsw.gov.au/. Source: Lake Macquarie Police District
Permanent potholes
Four months after a written complaint was lodged, with follow up phone complaints, and two emails of which we receive automated replies to Central Coast Council we still have a gaping hole at the intersection of Dudley Street and Manuka Parade, Gorokan. Absolutely nothing has been done about it. The untold damage to wheels and tyres of thousands of cars, trucks, and buses that pass through it daily is unimaginable. My initial complaint was the noise emitted day and night by
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vehicles passing over it with loose loads on their trays. Since the rains have started the hole has developed into a major pothole … and trying to phone Council is like trying to win the lottery.
The only thing CCC is good at is increasing our rates and demanding our rates are paid by their due date otherwise they give you a fine by charging interest onto your next Rate notice. We as ratepayers should have the same privilege for their incompetence maintaining our infrastructure, with a reduction of our rates. Another fed up ratepayer for CCC. Email, April 26 Frank Donaldson, Gorokan
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Friends of Democracy Is your vote for sale? - why pork barrelling matters The Federal election campaign is upon us with the expected roll out of funding commitments in electoral seats that the major parties want to win - but is pork barrelling really the best our democracy and politicians can offer us? “Pork barrelling” involves spending large amounts of money in an area in order to make people more likely to vote for you”. Both parties do it. Although many have accepted this as a well-worn campaigning technique, it now appears to be so extreme and out of proportion that we should question whether this is really the democracy that we want. There is no doubt that most, if not all, projects and groups receiving funding are worthy - however, that is not the core issue. The use of public funds as a political tool to “buy” votes or reward support is an abuse of power. Public monies are derived from the population at large—and there is a reasonable expectation that they are allocated to benefit the population at large, based on need, equity and fairness. The Central Coast has been named in dispatches at both a Federal and State level. In March 2019, a fortnight before the 2019 federal election was called, the Prime Minister announced a $660 million commuter car park fund—including $30 million to build 600 car spaces near Gosford and $5 million for 140 spots at Woy Woy. A later review by the AuditorGeneral found that more than three quarters of all the
projects identified in this grants program were in Coalition-held electorates. Similarly, at a State level, a Parliamentary Inquiry in 2021 and a separate NSW Audit Office review of the Stronger Communities Fund (round two) highlighted that the processes “lacked integrity”. Funds were allocated to the Central Coast, however21 of the 25 projects were located in the State seat of Terrigal. It was recently reported that the Federal government has announced $23.3 billion worth of projects since the budget in March 2022 (SMH, 25/4/22). During that same period, Federal Labor has announced $1.9 billion of commitments. All of this at a time when the actual Federal deficit is $80 billion this year, and forecast to be $78 billion next year. We need to look past the rolling funding announcements and the shiny, new things that they promise. At question is the governance, probity and integrity of public processes and our politicians.
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On the Big Chair Trail Members of The Entrance Men’s Shed with the Big Chair
The bright blue oversized chair demanding attention on The Entrance foreshore is the latest art installation in the “Big Chair Trail” around the Central Coast. This is the sixth Big Chair in the Trail which was unveiled earlier this month on the esplanade near the carousel. Members of The Entrance Men’s Shed designed and constructed the six chairs in collaboration with Central Coast Council Youth Services eMerge and Y4Y programs. More than 100 young artists across the Coast have been involved in the design and painting of the chairs since 2020.
A program aimed at helping children get active and eat healthier will be held at Toukley and Niagara Park. Go4Fun will be held for 10 weeks at Toukley Aquatic Centre every Tuesday from 4pm to 6pm, starting on April 26. It will also run at Niagara Park Stadium from 10am to 1pm on Saturday, April 30 and then every Monday, 4pm to 6pm, from May 2. Camp Breakaway at San Remo will host a culturally adapted version of the program, specifically for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families, on Wednesdays from 4 pm to 6pm, starting on April 27. Go4Fun is a free, healthy lifestyle program for children aged seven to 13 who are
Each of the six Big Chairs reflect the theme of their particular location and have provided a creative outlet and important social connection for the creators while also doubling as an engaging public art installation. The aim of the project is to encourage both locals and visitors to seek out each of the chairs, take a seat and enjoy the activities, attractions and wildlife local to the area reflected in the motifs on each chair. People can follow the Big Chair Trail from north to south, snap a fun photo and share it on social media with the hashtag #CCbigchairs and the corresponding location, for
example, #loveToukley or #loveTheEntrance. The Big Chairs are located at: Mackenzie Reserve , Budgewoi (Weemala St); Canton Beach foreshore, Toukley (Beach Pde near the intersection with Lakeview Pde); The Entrance Esplanade (near the carousel); Terrigal Beach foreshore (next to surf lifesaving club); Woy Woy Wharf foreshore (Brick Wharf Rd, near the play space) and Umina Beach foreshore (Sydney Ave, next to the surf lifesaving club). The Big Chair project is the latest of a number of activities completed by The Entrance Men’s Shed for organisations such as Council and other community groups.
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above a healthy weight to enjoy with their families. The program is run by trained health and community professionals and a fun way for children to build self-esteem and learn about eating well, staying active and living a healthy life. Participants take part in group activities and games, receive rewards and prizes, while parents benefit from professional tailored advice to help make positive health
changes for the whole family. Go4Fun is a NSW Health state-wide initiative offered on the Central Coast by the Local Health District’s Promotion Services. Health Promotion Officer, Julie Hunter, welcomes the return of the program in a faceto-face format for the first time in a year after a COVID-enforced hiatus. “It’s great that we’ve been able to offer Go4Fun in its
Shed President, Bob Ihlein, said it was projects like these that gave members the opportunity to work together to utilise their skills and see something worthwhile for their efforts. “Following the COVID lockdowns, and embargo on new membership, we are now fully operational and are looking forward to accepting new members who have been fully vaccinated,” he said. The Entrance Men’s Shed is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9am until 2pm and can be contacted on (02) 4332 1023.
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6:00 Home Shopping 7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] 10:00 The Morning Show Weekend (PG) [s] 12:00 House Of Wellness (PG) [s] 1:00 Surveillance Oz (PG) [s] 1:30 Movie: “Message In A Bottle” (PG) (’98) Stars: Kevin Costner, Robin Wright 4:00 Better Homes And Gardens 5:00 Seven News At 5 [s] 5:30 Sydney Weekender [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Program To Be Advised 8:40 Program To Be Advised 9:40 Ivan Milat: Buried Secrets (MA15+) [s] – 7News presents a ground-breaking true crime series revealing new evidence that Australia’s most notorious serial killer may have been responsible for more murders beyond the Belanglo Seven. 11:40 The Blacklist: Dr. Roberta Sand, Ph.D. (M) [s] 12:35 Repco Supercars Highlights
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News Breakfast [s] ABC News Mornings [s] Landline [s] Antiques Roadshow [s] ABC News At Noon [s] Victoria (PG) [s] Smother (M l,v) [s] War Stories [s] Grand Designs Australia (PG) [s] George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces [s] Dream Gardens [s] Federal Election Announcement [s] Hard Quiz (PG) [s] Federal Election Announcement [s] The Drum [s] ABC News [s] 7.30 (PG) [s] Australian Story (PG) [s] Four Corners (PG) [s] Media Watch (PG) [s] China Tonight [s] ABC Late News [s]
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News Breakfast [s] 6:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 9:00 Foreign Correspondent [s] 11:30 Barrie Cassidy’s One Plus 12:00 One [s] Grand Designs [s] ABC News At Noon [s] Call The Midwife (PG) [s] Keeping Faith (M l) [s] Grand Designs Australia (PG) George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces [s] Dream Gardens [s] 2:00 Federal Election 3:00 Announcement [s] 4:00 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] Federal Election 5:00 Announcement [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 7:30 ABC News [s] 9:05 7.30 [s] 10:05 People’s Republic Of 11:05 Mallacoota (M l) [s] 11:35 Tiny Oz (PG) [s] Palazzo di Cozzo (PG) [s] 12:30 ABC Late News [s]
Also see: ABC PLUS (Channel 22) ABC ME (Channel 23) ABC NEWS (Channel 24)
Sunrise [s] The Morning Show [s] Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “Devious Nanny” (AKA ‘The Nanny Betrayal’) (M s,v) (’18) Stars: Michelle Borth, Antonio Cupo, Olesya Rulin, Michael Roark, Skyler Wright, Kalilah Harris, Erika Ringor, Andrew Pagana Code Blue Murder: The Murder Of Katherine Smith (M l,v) [s] The Chase UK (PG) [s] Seven News At 4 [s] The Chase Australia (PG) [s] Seven News [s] Home And Away (PG) [s] Program To Be Advised Code 1 - Minute By Minute: Horror On The Harbour (M) [s] Nurses (M) [s] The Latest Seven News [s] The Resident: Her Heart (M) [s] Home Shopping
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Easy Eats [s] Weekend Today [s] Today Extra Saturday [s] Our State On A Plate [s] The Rebound [s] Great Australian Detour [s] Outback & Under [s] Explore [s] Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo (PG) [s] Lego Masters (PG) [s] The Garden Gurus [s] NINE News: First At Five [s] Getaway [s] NINE News Saturday [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] Space Invaders: Michelle And Denis (PG) [s] Movie: “Notting Hill” (M) (’99) Stars: Julia Roberts Movie: “August: Osage County” (MA15+) (’13) Stars: Meryl Streep Tipping Point (PG) [s] Home Shopping Wesley Impact (PG) [s] Easy Eats [s] Weekend Today [s] Sports Sunday (PG) [s] Sunday Footy Show (PG) [s] Drive TV [s] Explore [s] Lego Masters (PG) [s] NRL: Dragons v Tigers *Live* From WIN Stadium [s] NINE News Sunday [s] Lego Masters: Dragon Race And Grandscapes - The Second Elimination (PG) [s] 60 Minutes (M) [s] NINE News Late [s] Australian Crime Stories: Murphy’s Law (M) [s] 5 Mistakes That Caught A Killer: Harold Shipman (M) [s] Forensics: The Real CSI (M) [s] Explore [s] Home Shopping Religious Programs Home Shopping Today [s] Today Extra [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] Lego Masters (PG) [s] Explore [s] Pointless (PG) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] NINE’s Afternoon News [s] Millionaire Hot Seat [s] NINE News [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] Lego Masters: Spooktacular (PG) [s] – In this Spooktacular episode, the six remaining teams will have ten hours to embrace their dark side. David Attenborough’s The Mating Game: Oceans - Out Of The Blue (PG) [s] NINE News Late [s] 100% Footy (M) [s] New Amsterdam: Death Begins In Radiology (M) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] Hello SA [s] Home Shopping
6:00 Today [s] Sunrise [s] 9:00 Today Extra [s] The Morning Show [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “Fiancé Killer” (M s,v) 12:00 Lego Masters (PG) [s] 1:20 Talking Honey (PG) [s] (’18) – A woman is stunned when her daughter returns from 1:30 Getaway (PG) [s] 2:00 Pointless (PG) [s] vacation and is engaged to a handsome man. As time goes 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] on, she can’t help but feel that 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] there is something wrong with 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] her daughter’s new fiancé. 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] Stars: Felisha Cooper 7:30 Lego Masters: Blown Away The Real Manhunter: The (PG) [s] Murder Of Krystal Hart (PG) [s] 8:50 Matt Wright’s Wild Territory: The Chase UK (PG) [s] Life Insurance Ain’t That Seven News At 4 [s] Good, Baby (PG) [s] The Chase Australia (PG) [s] 9:50 NINE News Late [s] Seven News [s] 10:20 Law & Order: Organized Home And Away (PG) [s] Crime: New World Order Program To Be Advised (MA15+) [s] The Good Doctor (M) [s] 11:20 Murdered By Morning: Inside The Rookie (PG) [s] Job (M l,v) [s] The Latest Seven News [s] The Resident: Now You See 12:10 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 1:05 The Rebound [s] Me (M) [s] Home Shopping 1:30 Home Shopping
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)
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Good Chef Bad Chef [s] Religious Programs [s] Escape Fishing With ET [s] The Offroad Adventure Show Pooches At Play [s] My Market Kitchen [s] Studio 10: Saturday [s] Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures [s] The Offroad Adventure Show (PG) [s] Roads Less Travelled [s] Taste Of Australia With Hayden Quinn [s] What’s Up Down Under [s] All 4 Adventure [s] Farm To Fork [s] 10 News First [s] Bondi Rescue (PG) [s] Football: Isuzu Ute A-League Men: Round 26: Adelaide United v Brisbane Roar *Live* From Coopers Stadium [s] Ambulance Australia (PG) [s] Home Shopping Religious Programs
5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 Motor Sports: Superbike World Championship 3:50 Sportswoman: Ash Barty 4:20 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw Bitesize 4:30 Battle Of Crete: Evacuation (PG) 5:30 Could Hitler Have Been Stopped? (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Celebrity Letters And Numbers (M) 8:30 The Boleyns - A Scandalous Family (PG) 9:40 Delphine - The Secret Princess (In English/ French) 10:40 Greatest Hits Of The 70s (PG) 11:30 Movie: “Apocalypto” (MA15+) (’06) Stars: Rudy Youngblood (In Maya) 2:00 Movie: “The 15:17 To Paris” (M) (’18) Stars: Ray Corasani 3:45 Meghan Markle Escaping The Crown (M l)
Religious Programs [s] Farm To Fork [s] Religious Programs [s] The Living Room (PG) [s] Luca’s Key Ingredient [s] Studio 10: Sunday (PG) [s] Farm To Fork [s] Program To Be Advised Program To Be Advised My Market Kitchen [s] Taste Of Australia With Hayden Quinn [s] 10 News First [s] The Sunday Project (PG) [s] MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] FBI: Face Off (M v) [s] FBI: Discord (M v) [s] – A Congressman is murdered, leading the FBI to hunt for a killer who is fatally shooting seemingly unrelated targets, Agent Tiffany Wallace questions her responsibility to the Black community. The Sunday Project (PG) [s] Home Shopping
5:30 Worldwatch 12:30 ABC World News Tonight 1:00 Motor Sports: ProMX Championships *Live* From Wondonga 4:00 Cycling: Liege-Bastogne-Liege Highlights 5:00 Football: Countdown To Qatar 5:30 Could Hitler Have Been Stopped? (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Secrets To Civilisation: Cities And Empires (PG) 8:30 Edward VIII: Britain’s Traitor King (PG) – Using neverbefore-seen findings, this documentary explores how Edward VIII was complicit in a plan to reinstall him as monarch in the event of Nazi victory. 9:30 Expedition Bermuda Triangle (PG) 11:00 George W. Bush (M l) 3:10 United States Of Conspiracy (M v)
Entertainment Tonight [s] Farm To Fork [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] Studio 10 (PG) [s] Dr Phil (M) [s] Program To Be Advised Entertainment Tonight [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] My Market Kitchen [s] Good Chef Bad Chef [s] The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 10 News First [s] The Project (PG) [s] MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] FBI: Most Wanted: Reaper (M v) [s] FBI: Most Wanted: Getaway (M v) [s] FBI: Most Wanted: Rampage (M v) [s] The Project (PG) [s] The Late Show (PG) [s] Home Shopping
5:30 Worldwatch 2:00 Cook Up With Adam Liaw Bitesize 2:10 How The Victorians Built Britain 3:00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) 3:30 Destination Flavour China Bitesize 3:35 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:05 The World’s Busiest Stations: Calcutta (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Britain By Beach (PG) 8:30 24 Hours In Emergency: Legacy/ Because The Night (PG) 10:20 SBS World News 10:50 Expedition With Steve Backshall 11:50 Beneath The Surface (MA15+) (In German/ Danish)
6:00 The Talk [s] 7:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 7:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 8:00 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (M) [s] 1:00 Program To Be Advised 2:15 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:30 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 4:00 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] 8:40 The Cheap Seats (PG) [s] 9:40 NCIS: Brat Pack (M v) [s] 10:40 NCIS: Los Angeles: Genesis (M v) [s] 11:30 The Project (PG) [s] 12:30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping
5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:05 How The Victorians Built Britain (PG) 3:00 Living Black 3:35 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:05 Who Do You Think You Are?: Lisa Wilkinson (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Great British Railway Journeys (PG) 8:30 Insight: Reputation Rebuild (PG) 9:30 Dateline: South Korea’s Musical Prodigies (PG) 10:00 The Feed 10:30 SBS World News 11:00 Living Black (M) 11:30 Thin Blue Line (MA15+) (In Swedish) 1:45 The Family Law (M) (In English/ Cantonese)
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Also see: 10 PEACH (Channel 11) 10 BOLD (Channel 12)
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Also see: SBS VICELAND (Channel 31) SBS MOVIES (Channel 32) SBS FOOD (Channel 33) SBS NITV (Channel 34)
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OUT & ABOUT Local schools to have greater natural ventilation WWW.COASTCOMMUNITYNEWS.COM.AU - COAST COMMUNITY CHRONICLE
A boost to natural ventilation is headed to classrooms at 24 public schools on the Central Coast with the rollout of automatic fresh ventilation systems to bolster protection against COVID-19. The 24 Coast schools announced on April 19 are in the first phase of the rollout at 352 schools across NSW. Local schools are Gorokan High School and Gorokan Public School, Kanwal Public School, Killarney Vale Public School, Kincumber High School, Kincumber Public School, Lake Munmorah Public School, Northlakes High School, The Entrance Public School, Toukley Public School, Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College, Tuggerawong Public School and Wadalba Community School.
In total, 10,000 public schools will receive improvements to natural ventilation in classrooms and the announcement of additional schools is expected soon. Minister for Education, Sarah Mitchell, said the $100M Air Quality Assurance Program was focused on delivering permanent improvements to natural ventilation in classrooms, based on evidence and expert advice. There will be permanent upgrades to windows, ceiling and exhaust fans, additional servicing of ventilation systems, procurement of 19,000 air purifiers and the ongoing installation of automatic fresh air ventilation systems. “The World Health Organisation, the Doherty Institute and NSW Health agree that maximising natural ventilation in classrooms by
opening windows and doors remains the most effective method for minimising the spread of COVID-19 – and this is the foundation of our approach in schools,” Mitchell said. “The NSW Government is committed to keeping students learning face-to-face at school and is taking steps to ensure that we maximise fresh air in our classrooms. “Installation of these systems will further enhance the quality of air in our classrooms.” The Air Quality Assurance Program was announced in October 2021 following the comprehensive audit of more than 150,000 spaces across all NSW public schools. The audit, combined with independent, expert advice from building services consultant, Steensen Varming, has guided the targeted approach to ventilation in schools.
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Ventilation improvements in classrooms at Gorokan High School
The 10,000 classrooms newly identified to receive automatic fresh air ventilation build on the 2,000 classrooms announced last year. In addition to the Air Quality Assurance Program,permanent
fresh air ventilation systems are also being progressively installed in thousands of classrooms as part of the NSW Government’s $500M Cooler Classrooms program. As at February 2022, more
than 5,500 classrooms and 380 libraries have had systems installed under this program. Sue Murray
Children’s PJs donated to We Care Connect Many more children will be warmer this winter thanks to a generous donation to Wyong-based charity, We Care Connect. Members of Gosford North Inner Wheel donated 50 pairs of children’s pyjamas, as well as many books for older children, soft toys and handcrafted bags made by the Inner Wheel club members. Susan Gaze said We Care Connect had been inundated with requests for warm clothes and bedding.
“They were thrilled to receive the pyjamas as with the nights getting cooler many vulnerable children on our Coast will now be cosy and warm,” she said. A monetary donation was also given by Inner Wheel which will help support the thousands of children who live under the poverty line on the Central Coast. We Care Connect supports local families by partnering with professional caseworkers from community centres and family support agencies that
provide individual requests for the families they are helping. Volunteers prepare support packages tailored to the family’s needs. Support can include clothing, nappies, bedding, cots, prams, and other essential items need by families. “The simple act of giving to families in need is at the heart of everything they do,” Susan said. Source: Media release, April 19 Gosford North Inner Wheel
Susan Gaze (left) presents warm sleepwear to a We Care volunteer and CEO Derryck Klarkowski
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Liquor licence reprieve for hospitality businesses Central Coast hospitality businesses will have an extra four months to pay their annual liquor licence fees. Minister for Hospitality and Racing, Kevin Anderson, said the NSW Government would offer this assistance to up to 18,600 hospitality businesses which were hit hard by the pandemic. “We recognise that COVID-19 has had a significant impact on thousands of our State’s pubs, clubs, restaurants, bars and other hospitality businesses,” Anderson said. “The extension is applicable to all liquor licensees, so we encourage businesses to take the extra time to pay if they feel it will help their bottom line.” Anderson said invoices for
dealing with many additional challenges as they struggle to get back on their feet. We thank the NSW Government for its support.” Anderson said annual fees were automatically waived for most liquor licences at the start of the pandemic in 2020. Eligible venues are still able to apply for fee waivers on financial hardship grounds. To apply, visit: www. liquorandgaming.nsw.gov.au/ operating-a-business/liquorlicences/liquor-licence-fees/ annual-liquor-licence-fees/ fee-waiver-application.
Hospitality businesses have an extra four months to pay liquor licence fees
the annual liquor licence fees will be issued as usual this month, with the due date postponed from May 30 to September 30. “We want to put businesses
and workers first so they can continue to be the lifeblood for local communities across the state,” he said. Australian Hotels Association NSW CEO, John Whelan, said
this extension is good news for the hospitality industry. “Hotels have been doing it tough for more than two years now – even when hotel doors finally opened across the state,
the restrictions meant venues were operating at half capacity or less until just a couple of months ago,” he said. “Hotels in the recent floodaffected areas are now also
Source: Media release, Apr 18 NSW Government
Va Va Voom to light up stage at Tuggerah After two years of not performing due to COVID-19 restrictions, the talented dancers and performers of Lee Academy at Tuggerah will present Va Va Voom, a spectacular dance and aerial show, on May 14. Artistic director and choreographer Amé Delves said one of the production rooms at the academy had been transformed into a performance space, complete with seating and complex lighting and sound systems, for the show.
Featured performer Rebecca Selley
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The Book of Cold Cases Author:Simone St. James Publisher: Berkley
Claire Lake is a picturesque town in Oregon. Greer mansion was situated on a hill in Claire Lane and overlooked the town in an affluent area called Arlen Heights. Houses were set away from each other for privacy. Rich people like their privacy. Julian Greer brought the house in 1950 “with his newly inherited pharmaceutical fortune”. And while the house “was an ugly Frankenstein of a house” when it was first built, Julian’s attempts at renovating it made it even uglier.
“I do a lot of choreography at the academy and wanted to keep the performers engaged during lockdowns, so I devised this show for them,” Delves said. “Some of them are Cirque du Soleil performers, so there will be a lot of aerial acts, contortion and acrobatic work, along with lots of dance – from tango to jazz. “The show will take an oldschool cabaret format and is sure to delight audiences.” There will also be live vocals, including a performance by special guest, Rebecca Selley, who played the lead on
Broadway in the Australian show Burn the Floor. “It was really important for these performers to stay active during the downtime,” Delves said. “With their creative outlets shut down, many suffered depression and were unable to perform. “All paid work closed down and the arts entertainment and events sector received little to no government funding. I wanted to give them something to work on to get the momentum going again. “It was also really important
to keep their bodies performance ready. “Everyone needs entertainment. “Dancers live to perform and to make the world a better place; they perform to excite people and make them feel more connected and energised.” The show will be performed at 5pm and 7.30pm on May 14 at Lee Academy, 3 Teamster Cl, Tuggerah. Booking details: http:// TryBooking.com/BYSSF Terry Collins
BOOK REVIEW “Something about the Greer mansion stifled laughter and killed happiness”. Ouch! Julian married Mariana and they had a daughter they called Beth. We first meet Beth in 2017 when she enters a doctor’s office for an appointment. She is a statuesque older woman that oozes glamour. Behind the reception desk is Shea, a twenty-nine-year-old divorced woman who takes the bus to work and runs a crime blog (the bus reference is on purpose). Maybe this woman is an actress. Then Shea sees her name, Elizabeth Greer. No wonder she was familiar, Shea has been seen her photo numerous times. Has seen the news footage.
Has read up on the case. Elizabeth Greer was Claire Lakes most famous murderer. In 1977 she was convicted of killing two men in what was known as the Lady Killer Cases. Her life story is tragic. Her father was shot in the face, the victim of an apparent break in and her mother died a few years later in a car accident. Shea knew well of Beth Greer
and now was her chance to get an actual interview for her true crime blog. For some reason Beth grants Shea the interview and this will set off events that will turn Shea’s life upside down. Shea has a past of her own. There is a reason she takes the bus. Shea pays Michael, a private detective to help investigate for
her blog and the two really click, Michael really gets Shea, even though they have never met each other in real life. As per Beth’s demands, the interview must take place in Beth’s house, which is a homage to the 1970’s. Nothing has been changed in 1977. There are ashtrays even through Beth doesn’t smoke. All her parent’s clothes are in the closet. Even her mother’s cold cream sits on the shelf just like it did the day she died. The house gives Shea the creeps. Taps are turned on when her back is turned. The house is haunted. How can Beth live in a haunted house? The book generally jumps between 1977, from the arrest
of Beth, to 2017 as Shea is investigating. But there are snippets going back to the 1960’s which fills in some blanks on Beth’s life and the life of her unhappy parents. Seems that everyone in town has a theory about who the Lady Killer is and 99 per cent of those people believe it is Beth. I actually enjoyed this book. I thought Shea was a complex and likeable character. It was great getting into Beth’s past and seeing what made her tick and why she stayed in a house that was such a place of unhappiness. While I am not usually a reader of supernatural stories, I let myself go with this one – however it might be too much of a stretch for others. Kim Reardon The Reluctant Book Critic
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Business & Property Mingara Leisure Group is planning to build a $19M five-storey hotel at its Tumbi Umbi site. The proposed 86-room hotel will be integrated with the existing Mingara Recreation Club at 14 Mingara Dr as well as complementing existing facilities such as cafes and restaurants, the Mingara Regional Athletics Centre and track, aquatic centre, fitness and wellness centre. The hotel will comprise a main lobby, lounge area, guest
New $19M hotel planned for Mingara
laundry, luggage room, administration office and service rooms. Total floor area will be almost 4,000sq m, with the ground level at 458sq m, level one at 822sq m and each of levels 2, 3 and 4 at 886sq m. The site is zoned RE2 Private Recreation under Wyong Local Environmental Plan 2013 which does not specify a maximum building height for the site. A traffic and parking assessment by Intersect Traffic
Pty Ltd concluded that the proposed hotel development would not adversely impact on the local and state road network or the current intersections at the entry/exit to the site. However, the report noted that with expected future growth in the area Wyong Rd would reach capacity before 2032 and Transport for NSW would need to look at some upgrading or network improvements in the near future to maintain acceptable traffic flow along this section of
the road network. “It is understood TfNSW is currently undertaking a strategic review of its Central Coast road network and it would be expected that the review would include this part of the road network,” the assessment report stated. A development application (935/2022) has been lodged with Central Coast Council and submissions will be received until May 9. Sue Murray
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600 home development in Lake Munmorah goes on exhibition A subdivision proposal for up to 600 homes along Chain Valley Bay Rd at Lake Munmorah is now on exhibition for community feedback. It’s a Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council (DLALC) project to develop part of its total 154ha site with about 60ha for housing and to set aside a 21ha biodiversity corridor. The 154ha site straddles the western and eastern side of Chain Valley Bay Rd at its intersection with the Pacific Highway. The proposed development, which is stage one for the site, extends about 700m north of the highway, 500m east of Chain Valley Bay Rd and 460m west of Chain Valley Bay Rd. It is currently vacant rural land zoned E2 Environmental Conservation and E3 Environmental Management and would require rezoning to allow low to medium density
The total 154ha site, showing the area proposed for housing development
housing on about 60ha of the land over four sections, as well as central open recreational space. The planning proposal also includes the full-width upgrading of Chain Valley Bay Rd along the site frontage and the construction of four new public roads to the residential subdivision off Chain Valley Bay Rd at two four-way crossintersections. A traffic assessment report by
Intersect Traffic Pty Ltd says that as the Pacific Highway/ Chain Valley Bay Rd intersection is currently “failing”, the upgrading of the intersection will be of benefit to both existing residents and future development in the area. It was recommended in the report that it was “fair and reasonable” that a (financial) contribution to the intersection upgrade be made from all developers in the area who
would gain benefit from the intersection upgrade, as well as the state government road authority for existing traffic. The only other known significant development in Chain Valley Bay impacting on traffic volumes is a planning proposal at 15 Mulloway Rd for 174 housing lots and a traffic assessment would be done separately for that proposal. Intersect Traffic also concluded that additional bus
stops, seats and shelters would be required on both Chain Valley Bay Rd and the bus route loop within the subdivision. NSW Department of Planning and Environment Executive Director of Local and Regional Planning, Malcolm McDonald, said the community could help shape Lake Munmorah’s growth, by sharing its views on the DLALC project. “Showcasing this proposal to the public represents a significant milestone in Darkinjung’s journey, to use its land to reap economic rewards for local Aboriginal people and deliver much-needed new homes,” he said. “It lays the foundations for a new park and up to 600 homes at various price points, close to existing services and jobs, not just for the Traditional Owners but everyone on the Central Coast. “The proposal balances development with environmental conservation by protecting 21ha of untouchable
bushland, home to wildlife such as the masked owl.” McDonald said this proposal was a game-changer for Lake Munmorah, boosting housing supply, promoting cultural heritage and strengthening Aboriginal self-determination. “We will continue to work with Darkinjung to identify how its land can best be planned, managed, and developed. “This is one of three Darkinjung projects currently being assessed under a streamlined planning system, to support the local Aboriginal community. “It follows the 2020 approval for an industrial hub in Wallarah, with the potential to create 1,200 new jobs,” McDonald said. For more information and to provide your feedback on the plan by 12 noon on May 24, go online to https://www. planningportal.nsw.gov.au/ Darkinjung-lake-munmorah Sue Murray
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tempting to sell a struggling business. “Before selling, you need to get expert advice as quickly as you possibly can and identify what the cause of the issue with the company is, whether it’s the margins, faltering demand or whatever. “It might be that the business is not viable, and you must stop it as quickly as possible to stop the bleed. “As soon as you can, get some tough advice about your business, whether it’s from an inde-
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private jet flights in 12 months. But to put this in context, Sydney is still a baby in the sector: number one on the list is New York, boasting 135,648 private jet charters over the same period. At least UNHWIs are generous in their philanthropy. Knight Frank found that 57% are more likely to back philanthropic investments compared with an average of 37% for the rest of the population.
Just as property is one of the main sources of wealth for the country’s richest 250 individuals (an annual list compiled by a leading newspaper), it is also a big-ticket purchase for UNHWIs, further amplifying their wealth. They favoured luxury and prime properties on the Gold Coast and in Sydney and Brisbane last year.
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For $40m, you can join the ultra-rich club There is an exclusive club in Australia with a membership of 20,874 individuals and you don’t need a ticket to get in. You just have to hop on a jet plane after you walk out. Meet our ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWI), whose dealings are revealed in the Wealth Report 2022 by property giant Knight Frank.
To be classified as an UHNWI, net wealth needs to be at least $40 million (or $US30 million), which is a long way ahead of the average bank balance of the rest of the population at $522,000. The gap between the rich and the really rich grows wider once you start looking at where they invest their money. Knight Frank found that once they hit the magic $40 million,
the wealthy start to ease up. At this point, they set aside around 16% of their wealth, or at least $5 million, on passion projects, ranging from a luxury watch collection to philanthropy. The top three investments last year for this cohort were art, cars and wine. Jewellery and watches came fourth and fifth respectively, with handbags and coins also making the top 10.
What’s not immediately apparent from this shortlist is the rising interest in the ultimate billionaire’s toy: a jet plane. Covid has led to depleted airline networks and stretched commercial flights, ushering Australian UHNWIs into the new world of private aviation, according to Knight Frank. Last year, Sydney was ranked 260th in the world, clocking 2481
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Bulk kerbside collections have been put on hold for six weeks by Central Coast Council and its waste collections contractor Cleanaway due to significant staff shortages caused by COVID-19. The online bulk waste booking system has been temporarily disabled from April 14.
While existing bulk kerbside bookings will be collected, residents will be unable to book a collection until the backlog is addressed and staffing levels increase. Regular red, yellow and green wheelie-bin collections will continue as usual. Council Director of Infrastructure Services, Boris Bolgoff, said the pause was
unavoidable with a large portion of Cleanaway’s workforce unable to work due to COVID-19. “Council is conscious of the recent weather issues and will ensure that resources will be available for any storm-related clean-up requirements should the need arise,” he said. “Council’s number one priority is the health and safety
of the community and its staff. “We recognise the inconvenience this could cause and are asking for cooperation and patience during this approximate six-week pause period.” Residents are asked not to place waste at the front of properties for collection until the service reopens for bookings.
Items on kerbsides without an existing booking or items illegally dumped will not be collected during this period unless they pose a public health risk. Council’s waste management facilities remain open, with standard waste disposal fees applying. Council will advise the community of any changes,
including the resumption of service, as necessary. For more information, call 1300 463 954 or visit the “bulk waste kerbside collection” page on Council’s website: centralcoast.nsw.gov.au. Source: Media release, Apr 14 Central Coast Council
NSW Government steps in to help councils pay emergency services levy Central Coast Council has welcomed a pledge from the State Government to step in with $43M for NSW councils to cover their contribution towards the state’s fire and emergency costs next year. “Council is required to pay the Emergency Services Levy to the NSW Government each year to help fund the running of the NSW Rural Fire Service, NSW State Emergency Service and Fire and Rescue NSW,” a spokesperson said. “The announced additional funding is expected to maintain
Council’s annual costs for the Emergency Services Levy at approximately $5M for the 2022/23 financial year.” Recent natural disasters have led to an increase in the levy rate, and the NSW Government is kicking in the money so costs are not passed onto ratepayers. Treasurer Matt Kean said the additional funding is crucial to help councils manage the impacts of recent natural disasters. “After the severe floods that have affected so much of our state, and the bushfires before that, we all understand the importance of properly funding
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our emergency services so they’re available when we need them,” Kean said. “The last thing flood-affected councils need right now is a further drain on their resources, so we will step in this year and cover the increase, just like we
did during the pandemic in 2020-21 and 2021-22.” Minister for Local Government, Wendy Tuckerman, said the Government is keenly aware of the challenges faced by councils over the past few years, and the extra funding
will allow them to get on with the job of delivering critical services and infrastructure to their communities. “We will continue to work with all councils to maintain and support their financial sustainability into the future,” Tuckerman said. Minister for Emergency Services and Resilience and Minister for Flood Recovery, Steph Cooke, said the announcement means council contributions to the Emergency Services Levy can remain unchanged in the 2022-23 financial year, as they have since 2019-20.
“Sixty local government areas have been impacted by flooding and storms in the last two months and are counting the cost of these natural disasters,” Cooke said. “Ensuring that council contributions do not increase is one of the many ways the NSW Government is continuing to support the local government sector. “Over the last three years the NSW Government has already provided more than $50M to councils to offset Emergency Services Levy increases.” Terry Collins
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One bird, three meals Well, we’re back. I hope you enjoyed a lovely Easter and the briefest sliver of Autumn sun before the rains regained their strength.
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Prior to the break we’d been discussing that one of the most nourishing and economical ways to eat pasture-raised chicken (a slightly pricier option yet better value than conventional chicken from a nutritional perspective) is by purchasing a whole bird and
This is a delicious recipe that utilises the tender meat from your poached chicken, transforming it into a huge, flavourful salad that easily serves four.
making use of every part. It’s a nice easy way to dip your toe into the realm of nose-totail eating – a sorely overlooked traditional practice which offers some unexpected benefits. We’ll no doubt revisit this over the coming months – it’s a topic that’s become rather close to my heart (no pun intended). I’d promised a series on how to stretch that one purchase over several family meals.
In the last piece we explored how to poach a whole chicken – this week we’re taking the leftover meat and broth from that recipe and using it to make Vietnamese coleslaw and a delicious Tom Kha soup. One of the things I love about cooking in this way is how effortlessly it reduces the mental load of planning. It’s more of a formula: Step 1: Poach or roast the whole bird. Enjoy it as a meal in its own right.
Step 2: Take the leftovers and create two more family meals - usually salad and soup in our house, but don’t let my routine stifle your creativity! We do this each fortnight and it’s a day or two where very little thinking or planning is required. And the more at ease you become with throwing together a delicious soup or salad without relying on recipes, the more seamless the whole process becomes. Master a few family favourites
and you’ve got a good weekly or fortnightly routine that will serve you in good stead. So, without further ado, here are two mouth-watering recipes that will help you on your way. These are slightly more elaborate options … as a mum, my inclination generally leans toward simple and rustic with slightly fewer ingredients – we’ll come back to that rendition next week!
Vietnamese Coleslaw
It’s perfect for this time of year when fresh citrus is on the menu and a great option for warmer days when you want to enjoy a heartier salad that can hold its own as a standalone meal. I’ve come to enjoy two distinct versions of this salad and I’ll explain why. I tend to oscillate between using wombok and red cabbage as the main ingredient. The former, for its delicious flavour, unique texture and unparalleled ease of preparation; the latter as a vibrant, visually appealing and anti-oxidant packed alternative. The aforementioned children prefer the soft texture of the wombok, to any parents contemplating this recipe. Cashews and peanuts are the usual choice for Asian dishes, however I love using Australian macadamias as there’s less chance of rancidity. And there are two reasons for this. The first is that they’re grown locally so tend to be fresher at the time of purchase, and secondly, they have a unique fatty acid composition (mostly monounsaturated) which means they’re extremely stable and less likely to oxidise in the first place. Ingredients Dressing 2 tsp Tamari or soy sauce 3 tsp fish sauce 1 tbsp maple syrup Juice of 1 medium orange (1/4 cup) Juice of 2 medium limes (1/4 cup) 2 large garlic cloves, minced 1 inch of ginger (20g), peeled and grated 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil Extra pinch of salt to taste White pepper to taste
Salad 1 ½ cups poached chicken meat, roughly chopped ½ medium purple cabbage or Wombok, finely sliced 3 medium carrots, grated 1 green chilli, seeds removed, finely diced 6 spring onions, including greens, finely sliced ½ cup roasted macadamia nuts, roughly chopped 1 large bunch of coriander, roughly chopped ½ a bunch of mint leaves, roughly chopped 1 small handful of Vietnamese mint, finely chopped (optional) Freshly toasted sesame seeds to garnish (optional)
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Tom Kha Gai This is one of my favourite flu season recipes – and trust me, it works a charm when it’s served at the onset of a cold. The ginger, garlic and chilli are powerful antibiotics and antivirals in their own right. And the Thai herbs aren’t merely aromatic soup-making miracles, they’re a sorely underrated source of immune-boosting compounds and antioxidants as well. It is a delicious, flavour-packed homemade alternative to recipes relying on refined sugar and by utilising the leftover broth from the poached chicken dish, that extra hurdle is removed and we’re halfway there. And what this recipe lacks in terms of simplicity (granted, it’s not a small or readily accessible ingredients list) it makes up for with its fleeting cooking time. You’re serving it 13 minutes from when the pot goes on the stove … It’s a great option when you’re craving powerful flavours – that unmistakably seductive mix of sweet, spicy, salty and sour – and yet don’t have a particularly overwhelming desire to cook. This recipe makes two hearty servings. Ingredients 3 tsp ghee or coconut oil 5 cloves garlic, minced 1.5 inches ginger, minced or grated 1 fresh red chilli, finely sliced (seeds optional) 2 spring onions, sliced 1-2 sticks lemongrass (bottom third, sliced open lengthways) 8-10 cherry tomatoes, halved 500ml chicken broth 1.5 tbsp fish sauce 1.5 tbsp maple syrup 1 large pinch of salt 2 tbsp coconut cream Small handful mushrooms, sliced 5 large kaffir lime leaves, gently scrunched Large handful of diced poached chicken meat Small handful of either (or both): coriander or Thai basil, roughly chopped Juice of 1 small lime or half a medium lemon. Method Heat the ghee on high heat in a medium-sized pot. Sauté the garlic, ginger, chilli, spring onions, and lemongrass for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, then add the tomatoes and continue to sauté for an additional 2 minutes. Add the broth, fish sauce, maple syrup and salt. Bring to the boil and then reduce heat to low. Simmer for 5 minutes. Add the mushrooms and kaffir lime leaves, simmering for a further 3 minutes. Add all other ingredients except for lime juice, simmer for 1 final minute, then swiftly remove from heat. Garnish with the lime juice and extra coriander to serve.
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Down in the Garden: Home with Hibiscus
CHERALYN DARCEY
This easy to grow evergreen will usually flower perennially and can attain a height of up to 10 metres in the wild in favourable conditions. They can be planted and trained to become a gorgeous hedge and make a lovely standard shrub in a varying size depending on the cultivar. Colours range from singular colours of whites, reds, yellows, oranges, pinks, purples, blues, browns and stunning multi-colour combinations of all of the fore mentioned. Members of the Malvaceae family, the actual origin of the beautiful hibiscus is not really known. The problem with botany and our love and interest in plants is that we have naturalised them throughout history as we have travelled, mixed cultures and then hybridised to suit our needs or they have naturally evolved as they have found themselves in new terrains. These days there are over 300 species of Hibiscus. They decorate
Hawaiian shirts, are featured in every mid last century surf movie and if you like a beach house theme, you probably have something embellished with either a frangipani or a hibiscus. The popular ‘garden hibiscus’ (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) used in all this imagery however is probably from China and then made its way to Japan and through to the Pacific Islands and beyond where there are also a few local species that may or may not be indigenous to these regions. The fact is, botanists just don’t know for sure! Hibiscus rosa-sinensis are also known by the common names of Chinese Hibiscus, China Rose, Hawaiian Hibiscus, Rose Mallow, Shoe Flower and Shoeblack Plant. It is the official national flower of Malaysia and the unofficial flower of Haiti. The state flower of Hawaii is the Yellow Hibiscus (Hibiscus brackenridgei). Although many types of hibiscus certainly can make good garden plants, this article is focused on ‘garden hibiscus’ (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) and while the gardening notes will be similar for other types of hibiscus the recipes and suggestions for personal use are only for properly identified Hibiscus rosa-sinensis unless otherwise noted. Growing Hibiscus Your hibiscus needs at least six hours of full sun every day and they like it warm but not
too hot, so this is why they like living here on the Coast, as long as you position them well. What they don’t like is wet feet so be careful to plant in a freedraining soil and do not over water. They like a constant even watering as needed to keep soil just moist rather than drying out and then being drenched. Hibiscus are one of the hungrier plants of the garden and will need feeding every month with a liquid fertiliser (Seasol is a good suggestion) as per instruction of the mixture you choose. They benefit from a layer of worm castings dug into the surrounding soil occasionally, a sprinkling of coffee grounds is good too at times. There are hibiscusspecific and time-release fertilisers available as well but whatever you use, never feed dry soil as it will burn the delicate roots. When transplanting a hibiscus seedling or plant into your garden, the number one rule is to never remove the soil from the root ball and the second is - don’t stick it straight into position unless the original position was very similar. If your hibiscus came from a garden centre it has probably been in a shade house and also been a bit stressed from transportation. Introduce it slowly from semi shade into the full sun slowly by leaving it in its pot and moving it to its final destination over the course of a couple of weeks. Hibiscus can be grown
successfully in containers too, but you must make sure that they drain extremely well, and saucers are never allowed to fill with water. Place them in a full sun position just as you would a garden cousin. Pruning your Hibiscus plant will encourage a more vigorous bushy growth, and this means, more flowers. It assists the health of the plant by removing deadwood, diseased and weakly growing branches. You can also remove growth in areas that you don’t want as you may like a certain shape, size or a tidier look. You can lightly prune your hibiscus on the Coast in February but save the hard pruning for September. (Get in quick! You can do it this week!). Never remove more than a third of the branches unless you have a very ill or struggling weedy looking plant. In this case you can prune down to around 60cm above the soil level. Usually you would prune back leaving two or three nodes on each branch and make the cut on the diagonal, slanting towards the ground and about 1cm above the first node you leave. Your healthy cuttings can them be propagated by trimming to just below a leaf node and having a length of around 15cm. Dip in a hormone rooting solution or honey and plant in a pot with a mixture of 50% perlite and 50% quality potting mix. Keep damp and place in a warm, sunny, sheltered spot. Hibiscus Help Hibiscus are rather hardy but like all plants they can still succumb to pests, disease and negative environmental factors. Hibiscus are susceptible to aphids, ants, mites and thrips and these should be dealt with using an organic pesticide containing neem oil or pyrethrum. Some diseases that are common to hibiscus are ‘Hibiscus Wilt’ and this is usually fatal. It can be recognised by leaves that wilt and then turn a dark colour. Try giving it a light watering (don’t overwater), fine misting of water each day, providing some bright shade and that’s it. Leave leaves on plant, don’t
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More than Just the Garden Properly identified Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, can be used as a food, drink and used topically. It is not recommended for those with low blood pressure, about to undergo surgery, pregnant and lactating women and should be used with caution if diabetes is present. It should not be consumed close to taking any preparation containing paracetamol as it slows the release rate of the drug from your body. Hibiscus flowers can be used to flavour all sorts of foods and teas created from the dried petals are divine. In China the leaves are lightly steamed and eaten as we would cook spinach or silver beet. This is also a plant widely used in herbal medicine for lowering blood pressure and blood sugar, skin health, heart health, bronchial issues, fighting the effects of cancer and in gallbladder disease. You must seek the advice of a registered herbal practitioner and never self-medicate. Hibiscus can also be used as cut flowers with care. These beauties of tropical dreams don’t draw water through their stems once they are picked so they are not long-lasting cut flowers. Try floating them on a water in a bowl, tucking into your hair or even displaying in vases as they will give you an aloha vibe until and it’s time to go to bed! Australian Native Hibiscus There are over forty species of Australian Hibiscus, and they have the same gardening
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reequipments of their overseas cousins. Perhaps the most well-known is the Rosella (Hibiscus heterophyllus) which is popular with jam makers, and you can preserve the exotic looking flowers in syrup for use in festive drinks and baking treats. Others that you may like to try including Native Hollyhock (Hibiscus splendens) and the yellow blossomed Cotton Tree. GARDENING GUIDE FOR COAST GARDENERS THIS WEEK You can plant the following: culinary herbs, artichokes, broad beans, broccoli, cabbages, cress, leek, lettuce, mustard, onions, peas, radishes, shallots, spring onions, silverbeet, spinach, turnips, ageratum, alyssum, calendula, candytuft, carnation, columbine, cornflower, delphinium, dianthus, everlasting daisy, forget-menot, foxglove, godetia, gypsophila, hollyhock, larkspur, nigella, pansy, polyanthus, poppy, primula, snapdragon, statice, stock, sweet pea, wallflower 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 cohost of @MostlyAboutPlants a weekly botanical history & gardening podcast with Victoria White. Archived articles can be found on Cheralyn’s Blog: www.florasphere.com Send your gardening questions, events, and news to: gardeningcentralcoast@ gmail.com
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prune, transplant or feed. Leaf Fungus with its black spots looks horrible but is completely harmless. It is usually caused by water sitting on the leaves for too long after dew, watering or rain. The leaves will fall off eventually and new ones will grow. Dieback usually occurs when a break happens in a stem or branch and bacteria or fungus enters the plant. Cut away affected areas of the plant and seal the cuts with grafting wax. Ensure that fallen flowers are quickly removed from plant bases and composted as these encourage pests and diseases.
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Mariners prevail in derby classic Garang Kuol celebrates the winning goal.
FOOTBALL A 4-2 win against the Newcastle Jets at McDonald Stadium in a classic and very physical M1 Derby showdown has returned the Central Coast Mariners into finals standings with three games left to play. A three-goal lead at half time, thanks to an opener from Matheus Moresche and two for Jason Cummings, was put to the test by an early second half Jets score and an own goal blunder by Jacob Farrell. The Mariners then had to rely
RUGBY UNION After the first two rounds being postponed due to soggy ground conditions, Round Three of the Central Coast Rugby Union Competition took place on Saturday, April 23, with wins to Avoca, Warnervale and Hornsby and a draw between the Ourimbah Razorbacks and The Lakes. The Match of the Day at Woongarrah Oval 2 saw the Razorbacks and The Lakes fight out a 33-all draw after an exciting game of rugby. The Lakes went to the halftime break leading by 2614, but the Razorbacks fought back and by midway through the second half the scores were locked at 26 all.
on a VAR over-rule after the Jets netted an equaliser, before finally securing a fourth, injury time goal by Garang Kuol. The Mariners defence came close to buckling early in the game against strong forward momentum from the Jets, leading to a dominance in possession and requiring two fingertip saves by goalkeeper, Mark Birighitti. Holding tight and trusting once more in their incisive forward balls from the defensive third, the Mariners then undermined their hosts’ control on the game with a 19th minute goal for Moresche.
A through ball was delivered by Dan Hall, calling on Moresche to outmanoeuvre Taylor Regan and first-touch chip the ball from outside the penalty area over Jack Duncan’s head as he advanced from goal. The goal brought extra physicality from the Jets earning their first of four yellow cards in the 22nd minute. But the Mariners extended their lead in the 30th minute with a goal from Jason Cummings, his sixth goal in seven games, scored off Ben N’Kololo’s free-kick entry from the corner. First taking a deflection off
Jordan Elsey, the ball dropped in front of Cummings’ head with an open net beckoning. Only four minutes later, the Mariners added to their lead after a foul by Matthew Jurman against N’Kololo in the box saw Cummings line up and slot the penalty into the top of the net. Cummings now sits in equal place on the A-League goal count with nine goals in just 17 games. The Jets responded aggressively after the break however and quickly netted their first goal by Lucas Mauragis in the 46th minute.
Only four minutes later, the mounting Jets pressure reopened the contest when a faulty clearance by Farrell inadvertently slipped the ball into the corner of his own net. On the back foot yet holding a one-goal lead, the Mariners soaked up fierce one-on-one contests for over 30 minutes. In the 82nd minute however, the defence parted enough for the Jets’ Savvas Siatravanis to head in an equaliser, only for the VAR to rule that Kye Rowles had been illegally pushed in the back and out of the contest. In the end, it took the late energy of Kuol, fresh off the
bench, to put the game safely to bed with a goal in the 91st minute. For the Mariners, the win momentarily boosted them into fifth position. The contest for the top six is still very much alive with Adelaide, Wellington, Macarthur and Sydney FC all in close contention for the bottom three finals positions. The Mariners will return on Saturday, April 30 to play Western United at Central Coast Stadium. Haakon Barry
Rugby comp finally kicks off Both teams were to score a further converted try to make the final score 33 all. Best players for The Lakes were hooker Ben Kaifa and centres Daniele Cakuseru and Ashton Hutchinson-Walters. Best performers for the Razorbacks were halfback Jarrod Grange, winger Charles Bose, and five-eight Sam Kearney. Kariong travelled to Heazlett Park to meet Avoca Beach in what proved an interesting match, the first to be played under lights at the ground. There was nothing in the first half between the two teams with Kariong leading 7-5 at the half time break. Avoca Beach went on to win the match, mainly due to the great goal kicking of Sam
Evans who converted four penalty goals in the second half to secure the 17-12 victory. Best players for Avoca Beach were lock Jake McPhie, halfback Mitch MaGrath and tryscorer and fullback Jono Hirst, while for Kariong the best efforts were put in by lock Nic Outram, No.8 Logan Campbell and centre Josh McGlynn. Woongarrah Oval 1 saw a one-sided battle in which
Warnervale recorded a 53-0 victory over Woy Woy. Warnervale took control early in the match and never looked back, giving Woy Woy little scope to get back into the game. Warnervale went to the halftime break leading 22-0, continuing in the same vein in the second half to post a further 31 points. Best players for Warnervale
were flanker Kye Haslam, centre Sevanaia Nabetelevu and prop Nick Martschenko. Hornsby proved too strong for Gosford at Ettalong Oval and ran out winners by 38-13. The match was moved from Gosford Showground due to wet ground conditions and it was great to see Gosford back in Premier 1 after being unable to enter a team last year. They opened up the scoring and led by 6-0 before Hornsby crossed for their first try and then continued to take control of the match. Hornsby had jumped to a 24-6 lead at half time and dominated in the second half. Best for Hornsby were prop Aisea Tukipili, lock Wes Faupola and flanker Ivanho Satuala. Gosford were best served by
five-eight Ben Shelley, who scored all 13 points, centre Tevita Vaenuku and lock Mitch Cornwell. Round Four on April 30 will see more exciting clashes. The Match of the Day will be the clash at Ourimbah Rugby Park when the Razorbacks will host Avoca Beach. The home ground advantage to the Razorbacks may be the only difference, in what will be a closely fought struggle. In other games Kariong will meet Hornsby at Kariong Oval, Terrigal will commence their season in a match against Gosford at The Haven Oval and Woy Woy will host The Lakes at Woy Woy. Source: Media release, Apr 24 Central Coast Rugby Union
