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McBride re-elected in Dobell for third term

Six new fire tankers worth $1.7M, have been delivered to Central Coast and Lake Macquarie Rural Fire Service brigades. See page 5

Out&About

Brigitta Dance Projects will present a cutting-edge contemporary dance production in Wyong as part of the Creative Art Central program. See page 11

Business

Federal Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, has retained her seat for a third term and gained some ground with a 4.9 per cent swing towards the Labor Party. See page 4

It’s official: water rate rise confirmed Water rates will rise on the Central Coast from July 1 by 17 per cent, with further rises of 6 per cent in 2023, 8 per cent in 2024 and 1 per cent in 2025 before inflation. The final decision of the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) holds true to the rise suggested in its draft report, released in March, but with a reallocation of percentage rises over the

four-year period to allow for a slightly reduced initial increase. The 17 per cent rise in the first year is 2 per cent lower than the 19 per cent outlined in the draft report, with the subsequent rises replacing the former suggestion of 4 per cent rises in each of the succeeding three years. IPART chair, Carmel Donnelly, said the price path would allow Central Coast Council to recoup the same amount of money over the four-year-period as if

the tribunal had granted an immediate increase of 28 per cent from this year. Council originally applied for a 37 per cent (figure adjusted for inflation) rise from July 1 this year. Donnelly said a typical household bill would rise $183 in the first year (as opposed to $200 in the draft report), followed by $80, $106 and $9 in the subsequent years. The tribunal found an increase

was necessary for Council to maintain the water-related infrastructure, with customers reporting persistent problems in parts of the water supply system. “The increases should enable Central Coast Water to improve the quality of services its customers receive,” Donnelly said. “In response to the community’s concerns about affordability, we adjusted the price path (in the final decision)

to slightly ease bill impacts in the first year of the determination period. “Over 1,000 stakeholders responded to our issues paper survey and 89 per cent indicated they would prefer any necessary price increases be applied gradually. “We have also made recommendations to support pensioners and customers who may need extra assistance.” Continued page 2

Plans for a major expansion of the Woolworths warehouse and regional distribution centre at Warnervale are now on public exhibition for community feedback.

Sport

Central Coast surfers, Macy Callaghan and Molly Picklum, have seen the last of Australian waves... See page 24

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Jack Thomas, a Year 12 student at St Brigid’s Catholic College in Lake Munmorah, has been selected to represent Australia in the International Oz Tag Series.

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He is one of 20 players from all around the country in the under-18s men’s team, the Australian Tagaroos. “I first started playing Oz tag at about the age of eight at Wongarra when I played with a few fooball friends for fun,” Thomas said. “Then I trialled for the Central Coast

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“The international Oz tag series consists of playing many different teams which represent your heritage,” he said. “These teams are made from Australian-based players which include our Australian team, Australian Indigenous team, Cook Islands team, New Zealand Kiwis team, Samoan team and a Lebanon team. “I look forward to going away and representing Australia,” Thomas said. Sue Murray

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team in the under-11s and was lucky enough to be selected for the team. “From there on I have played representative Oz tag at different levels, which consists of playing in State Cups representing Central Coast and also national championships representing the Country Bulls/Central Coast team which I’m still playing in.” Thomas was also named the under17s Male Club Captain for the Central Coast alongside Mia Barber who was the Female Club Captain at the National Championships.

Donnelly said that while the tribunal recognised concerns around affordability, many people had reported difficulties with their water supply. “The people of the Central Coast need high-quality water services,” she said. Donnelly said Central Coast water bills were among the lowest in the country – and even under the new structure, most households would still have lower bills than those in neighbouring local government areas and most water utilities in NSW.

She said the tribunal had recommended a set of performance measures and asked for authority from the State Government to review Central Coast Water’s progress in two years’ time. “We have recommended Central Coast Council improve and promote its hardship assistance program and that the NSW Government review the appropriateness of pensioner concessions on water bills across the state – we are keen to see some improvements there,” she said. “We feel it is crucial Council be held accountable for how the extra money

is spent. Many customers were not confident it would be spent where it was needed. We have recommended Council report publicly every year on its performance.” Donnelly said IPART had also recommended a more robust format for the way Central Coast Council operates as a water authority, including a licence with conditions to be issued by the State Government. The final report, determination and bill calculator are available on the IPART website. Terry Collins

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Water rates decision a positive: Council IPART’s decision on water rate rises for the region is “quite positive”, even though the increase is less than Central Coast Council had sought, according to Director of Water and Sewer, Jamie Loader. Loader said Council acknowledged concerns raised by the community around affordability, which led to IPART’s staged rates rise plan, but felt Council’s suggestion of an immediate increase, which would go up with CPI over the years, would have provided more stability for ratepayers. He said the amount decided upon by IPART would enable Council to complete most of the work needing to be done on water and sewer assets. “A large part of the amount we requested (and which was denied) was actually for stormwater drainage and IPART has directed that the stormwater drainage component should be removed from the water and sewer rates and transferred to general rates,” he said. “From a water and sewer perspective, we got almost everything we asked for.

“So, we have been left with a rise sufficient to maintain our water assets, improve our performance around water quality and improve the environmental impacts of sewerage overflows.” Loader made the point that Council had actually lost $40M per annum in revenue over the past three years due to IPART’s last ruling on water rates in 2019, which actually saw rates reduce. “As a result, our water and sewer services had to be subsidised by other components of the rates community,” he said. “With this rise, water and sewer will be able to stand on its own two feet which is quite positive.” Loader said working out how the new graduated rates rise would impact individual householders was a complicated process, exacerbated by the alignment of sewer service charges between the former Wyong and Gosford local government areas. He said the $183 per annum increase for a typical household in the first year of the four-year

Director Water and Sewer, Jamie Loader, with Unit Manager Headworks and Treatment, Danielle Hargreaves, at Upper Mooney Dam

increase plan estimated by IPART was likely a regionwide average, with Gosford householders to pay around $160 and those in Wyong around $197 as the charges align. Loader said with stormwater

charges to be transferred from water and sewer rates to general rates, it would be for a future Council to decide if a general rates special variation needed to be sought to compensate. He said work would need to

be done before the stormwater charge was transferred. “Not everyone is paying that stormwater charge, but everyone gets the benefit,” he said. “There is a common misunderstanding around this. “It applies to the stormwater network, not individual kerb and guttering or storm water management on individual properties, so the entire community reaps the benefits.” Loader made the point that the recently approved rises would take water rates roughly back to the level they were at in 2018-19, with Gosford residents paying even less than they were four years ago. He applauded IPART’s demands for more transparency via yearly reports on water and sewer initiatives. “We are more than happy to have that accountability and publish our performance in that space,” he said. “We will go out into the community to tell us what’s important to them and report on that; it is important to rebuild trust.” Meanwhile, the Protest

Against Extreme Rates group has described the water rate rise decision as “shocking”. “IPART has given this badly run Council pretty much everything it asked for thereby rewarding poor management and failing to protect customers from monopoly pricing,” group Spokesperson, Kevin Brooks, said. “This will cause considerable hardship to a community already facing substantial economic and cost of living pressures.” “The Council Administrator and CEO have done little to improve Council’s underlying problems in management, culture, and productivity. “That’s why Council services deteriorated last year despite the significant increase in general rates. “It would be naïve to expect this massive increase in water rates to bring about a commensurate improvement in the water service. “Residents are fed up paying more for worse services whilst being given no say in the matter.”

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McBride re-elected in Dobell for third term Federal Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, has retained her seat for a third term and gained some ground with a 4.9 per cent swing towards the Labor Party. McBride achieved an even better result than when she first won the seat from the Liberals in 2016 when there was a 4.6 percent swing to Labor in Dobell, before she suffered a 3 percent swing against Labor when she was re-elected in 2019, reducing the margin to 1.5 percent. With 79.4 per cent of the vote counted at 12 noon on Tuesday May 24, McBride held 56.4 percent of the vote at 49,724; and the Liberal candidate, Michael Feneley, recorded 39,516 votes, or 43.6 percent. McBride was the clear winner at all 60 polling places across the Dobell electorate. McBride said it was an honour to be re-elected as the Federal Member for Dobell for a third term. “Dobell is always a tightly contested seat, and I would like to thank our community for placing their trust in me to represent them for another three years,” she said.

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Dobell election results as at 12 noon May 24. Source ABC

“I would also like to acknowledge every candidate who ran for the seat of Dobell for being willing to stand up for our community. “I will make sure I continue to stand up in Canberra for people on the north end of the Coast,

because the Central Coast must be a priority. “We have to hit the ground running on the Central Coast, there are so many pressing priorities; to clear the backlog of infrastructure, to create quality local jobs and to improve

health services. “Housing affordability is a growing problem and the cost of living is affecting most people, families and businesses.” McBride said $40M will go

directly to improving local roads and Labor would top-up the Regional Infrastructure Fund by another $250M to go to regional areas across the country, including Central Coast. “One of my key election commitments was an MRI licence for Wyong Hospital, so locals can access the lifesaving medical scans they need close to home. “I want this licence to be delivered as a matter of urgency. “As a pharmacist and a local MP, I understand the importance of quality and affordable healthcare – this is what I want to deliver for people on the Central Coast over the next three years. “An Albanese Labor Government will make sure we put the care back into healthcare, because this is what all Australians deserve. “We’ve committed to 50 urgent care clinics across Australia and, Dr Gordon Reid and I will be making sure that one in the north and another in the south of the Central Coast is a top priority so that people can get affordable health care close to home when they need

it.” McBride reinforced her commitment to quashing the PEP11 permit for oil and gas exploration off the coastline between Newcastle and Sydney. “Absolutely, PEP11 is off the table, as it should be,” she said. “Our environment is critically important to us and our future and I think many people will be relieved now, knowing that the change of government with a strong change of priorities, that this is going to be front of mind for this incoming government. “So much of our local economy relies on our natural environment; tourism, hospitality and retail, and it should not be jeopardised by a risky project like PEP11.” “I look forward to working with my Labor colleagues, including the new Member for Robertson, Dr Gordon Reid, so we can create a better future on the Coast,” McBride said. To see the full video interview with Federal Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, go to our website coastcommunitynews.com. au/news/video Sue Murray

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Boost for fire brigades with six new tankers Six new fire tankers worth $1.7M, have been delivered to Central Coast and Lake Macquarie Rural Fire Service brigades. Minister for Emergency Services and Resilience and Flood Recovery, Steph Cooke, joined Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch,and RFS Commissioner, Rob Rogers, at Charmhaven on Tuesday, May 24 to hand over the keys. Commissioner Rogers said brigades in the RFS’s Central Coast District respond to around 2,000 incidents each year.

“With a fleet of 108 vehicles, it’s important the newest and safest equipment is provided for our brigades to best serve the Central Coast and Lake Macquarie,” he said. Lake Munmorah Rural Fire Brigade and Killcare brigade will each receive a Category 9 appliance; Wyee Point RFS will get a Category 1 appliance and a new pumper will go to Cooranbong brigade. Central Coast Bulk Water will receive a Category 6 appliance, and Brisbane Waters Rural Fire Brigade will get a Category 7 appliance. “The NSW Government has committed $67.9M to support

firefighting tanker replacement and safety retrofits in response to the NSW Bushfire Inquiry following the 2019-20 Black Summer bushfires,” Minister Cooke said. Crouch said the new tankers were greatly welcomed by local brigades. “Each of the brigades receiving a new truck today plays a vital role in protecting people and property across the 2,400sq km of the Central Coast,” he said. Source: Media release, May 24 Parliamentary Secretary Central Coast, Adam Crouch

Keys are handed over for the new fire tankers at Charmhaven

State championships for school touch football Central Coast school students took part in the annual NSW Primary Schools Sports Association touch football competition at Tuggerah, which this year reached its 25-year milestone. About 360 students, in 26 teams from across NSW, took to the grounds at Central Coast Regional Sporting and Recreation Complex in Tuggerah, for the three-day

tournament from May 18 to 20. It was the first tournament since 2019, due to COVID-19, with 13 school sport associations represented from government, Catholic and independent schools. Sports Coordination Officer for Sydney North Schools Sport Association, Rebecca Wade, said the event was a great championship showcasing young talent. “Students displayed good sportsmanship, made new

friends and developed their skills,” she said. Players for Sydney North teams, girls and boys, are drawn from 240 primary schools in the northern Sydney suburbs and Central Coast. Local boys in the team included Kostah Sheen from Brooke Avenue Public School, CJ Willingham from Gwandalan Public School, Hunter Zustovich from Blue Haven Public School, along with team manager Dean Wilson, a teacher at Ourimbah

Public School. Bondi Werner of Avoca Beach Public School was in the Sydney North girls team. In the Catholic school sport division, Nate Herring from Our Lady Star of the Sea, Terrigal, played in Polding boys team and Lily Davidson of St John Fisher at Tumbi Umbi was in the Polding girls team. Local teachers involved as part of the championship management team included Brooke Playford of Terrigal High

School and Brett MacDonald of Avoca Beach Public School. Polding won the girls championship while the Hunter team took out the boys championship. Selections from the NSW tournament will be made for a boys team and a girls team to compete later in the year at the School Sport Australia Championships. Sue Murray

Central Coast Friends of Democracy Climate change a key issue in the Federal election result The Federal election result tells us that the community has had enough of delaying real action on climate change and politics without integrity. After bushfires, floods, coastal erosion, heat waves—and the pain that all of these cause within our communities there can be no more excuses. The economic, social and environmental costs of climate change are no longer invisible. Over the past few years, they have been laid bare for all to see. Experts started sounding alarm bells about climate change over 30 years ago. The late Allen Strom, a Central Coast local and a significant voice in NSW for the environment and education, wrote about climate change in 1987. This was before emails, mobile phones and the internet. In a newsletter, Allen quoted from ECOFILE, from the Commonwealth Department of Environment – and wrote

“the increasing level of these so-called greenhouse gases has the potential to bring about significant global climate change over the next 50 years”. Our governments have failed us by not acting. Our communities are paying for that neglect. No longer a Federal Minister arguing in court that she had no duty of care to protect Australians under 18 against future harm from climate change. There must be a duty of care to protect all Australians. A change in government at the Federal level and the election of Independents offers hope for real change – but it is not guaranteed. We need a new brand of politics at all levels of government. We need leaders and decision makers to heed the warnings and calls for change. No new coal mines and a fast and just transition to renewable energy .

Meanwhile, the NSW government leaves Central Coast community without local representation One of our focus areas is to restore local democracy to the Central Coast community. Our community has now been under administration for a total of 35 months (out of 72) since the NSW Liberal government merged Gosford and Wyong Councils. Our community deserves better. They deserve to have a voice and have representation.

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Transparency is key to holding governments to account Earlier this year, the NSW Government appointed Administrator, Rik Hart, reduced the number of Central Coast Council meetings from 2 to 1 per month. There has been a concern that this reduces transparency in local decision making. It is now emerging from local community organisations, individuals and media outlets, that it is becoming increasingly difficult to get answers from Council to questions asked. There are long delays, incomplete responses or no response at all. This is deeply concerning. Without elected representatives our community is left in the dark.

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Funding boost for Northlakes army cadets The 236 Army Cadet Unit in Northlakes will be better equipped after securing a $2,000 grant in the April round of the GreaterCentralCoast Community Funding Program. Commanding officer, Richard Douglas, said the cadets helped young people reach their potential. “The Australian Army Cadets is one of Australia’s leading youth development organisations and proudly shares the character and values of the Australian Army,” he said. “It is a partnership between the Australian Army and the community that is supervised by adult volunteers from the community. “We teach resilience, teamwork and independence, as well as critical thinking and leadership skills. Capt Richard Douglas and Lt Graham Bell from 236 Australian Cadet Unit with Helvi Fields of Greater Bank Toukley

have both received $500. Greater Bank’s Central Coast Regional Sales Manager, Josh Swetnam, said cadets provided opportunities for young people to participate in a range of activities. “Organisations like the 236 Army Cadet Unit encourage young people to be physically active and enjoy the great outdoors,” he said. “Greater Bank is pleased to be able to support organisations like this, that challenge kids and give them valuable life skills.” The public can vote in the May round of the #GreaterCentralCoast community funding program until 5pm on Wednesday, May 25, with nominees Word on the Waves Incorporated, SWAMP Central Coast and Camp Breakaway in the running. Vote at greater.com.au/ greatercentralcoast Capt Richard Douglas and Lt Graham Bell from 236 Australian Cadet Unit with Helvi Fields of Greater Bank Toukley

“While we do receive some support from the Army, we are extremely grateful to Greater

Bank for this funding, which will help cover the cost of upgrading our uniform store

and buying some uniform items the Army does not provide us,” Douglas said.

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Runners-up for the month, Central Coast Rescue Squad and Hospital Art Australia Inc,

Bill passed for voluntary end-of-life decision Central Coast MPs, both Labor and Liberal, have applauded the recent passing of the Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill in both houses of NSW Parliament. Member for The Entrance, David Mehan, who cosponsored the Bill, said the final vote in the Upper House was 23 to 15 in support. “Debating took over 10 hours in a sitting that lasted until midnight, with nearly 100 amendments discussed,” he said. “The Lower House voted to accept amendments made in

The Entrance MP, David Mehan

The Upper House, making voluntary assisted dying now legal in NSW. “I’m pleased to have been a co-sponsor of this important Bill, which gives freedom to

terminally ill patients in making their own voluntary end of life decisions. “This brings the state in line with the rest of Australia and affords the dignity of the terminally ill and provides them the respect that they rightly deserve.” Member for Terrigal and Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, supported the Bill, making it clear that his conscience vote reflected the views of the Terrigal electorate. “In many of the contributions regarding the Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill 2021 there

has been lengthy commentary regarding palliative care,” he said in Parliament. “From the outset I acknowledge that the Bill must work alongside palliative care; the two are not, cannot and should not be mutually exclusive.” He took the opportunity to praise the Elsie’s Retreat committee for its work in helping to establish the region’s first dedicated palliative care unit at Gosford Hospital, which opened in April. “I have had many people across our community contact me to share their deep and very

personal circumstances, which have led to their support of the Bill,” he said. “I have spoken also to a number of health experts in my community, and I thank them for their invaluable feedback and acknowledge their concerns.” Crouch said he supported a number of amendments improving safeguards and that despite huge advances in medical technology, an extension of life should not come at the cost of the “equally valuable quality of life”. Crouch said 3,781 constituents in the Terrigal

electorate had responded to his request for views on the Bill, with 83 per cent in support of it. NSW is the final state to introduce voluntary assisted dying, having first debated the legislation in 2002. The most recent Bill was introduced by Independent State MP Alex Greenwich late last year, with agreement by both parties that it would allow a free vote to be made. The legislation will come into effect in approximately 18 months’ time. Terry Collins

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New District Commander for Tuggerah Police

Detective Superintendent Chad Gillies is the new Commander for Tuggerah Lakes Police District. Det Supt Gillies joined the NSW Police Force in 1995 and has worked in metropolitan commands in Sydney including Newtown, Petersham, Marrickville and Eastwood. In 2001, he moved to the Newcastle area and worked at Wallsend, Waratah and Charlestown Police Stations. He was promoted in 2008 to Detective Sergeant at Tuggerah Lakes Local Area Command, before being promoted again to the Investigations Manager role at Lake Macquarie Local Area Command in 2009.

Detective Superintendent Chad Gillies

In 2013 Det Supt Gillies became Detective Inspector, Crime Manager at Goulburn (now The Hume) Local Area Command and five years later, in 2018, he was promoted to Superintendent, District Commander at Hunter Valley Police District.

Det Supt Gillies was then transferred in 2020 to District Commander at Port StephensHunter Police District. “I look forward to working with all police to ensure a professional and timely response to crime with ongoing efforts to disrupt criminal behaviour,” he said. “I will be very active in building community partnerships to prevent crime. “My thanks go to the outgoing Commander, Superintendent Steve Kentwell VA, who has now moved to Lake Macquarie Police District.” Source: Tuggerah Lakes Police District

Look out for stolen electric bikes

Lake Macquarie Police are seeking public assistance to locate four stolen electric bikes – one red and three white. Police believe the e-bikes were stolen from a secured

shipping container in Morisset and taken by boat to Mannering Park. The e-bikes were stolen about 3.15am on Wednesday,

May 11. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers and quote Police Report E 87945136. Source: Lake Macquarie Police District

Woman faces court over Killarney Vale fire Emergency services were called to Killarney Vale early on Wednesday, May 18, following reports of a fire. The alert went out about 6.40am and Fire and Rescue NSW crews rushed to the scene on Avery St, where a garage was well alight. Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire but the garage was extensively damaged.

A 26-year-old woman who was home at the time was uninjured. Officers from Tuggerah Lakes Police District secured a crime scene and commenced an investigation. Following inquiries, about 8.10pm on Thursday, May 19, police arrested a 25-year-old woman at a home on Gossimer St, Killarney Vale.

She was taken to Wyong Police Station where she was charged with damage property by fire/explosion (DV) and for an outstanding warrant relating to failing to appear at court. The 25-year-old woman was refused bail until her appearance at Wyong Local Court. Police say both women are known to each other. Source: Tuggerah Lakes Police District

Man charged over armed robbery at Lake Haven Tuggerah Lakes Police District have charged a man over an alleged armed robbery at Lake Haven. Police were called to a supermarket inside Lake Haven shopping centre about 9.15pm on Tuesday, May 17, after reports of an armed robbery. It was reported a man entered the store and tried to leave without paying, before allegedly threatening a security guard

with a knife then fleeing the scene. The security guard did not sustain any injuries. Just before 8pm on Thursday, May 19, police were called to the same supermarket following reports a man had stolen items and threatened security staff with a small wooden bat, before fleeing the scene. Police attended and

established a perimeter and with the assistance of the dog unit located a man in a nearby street. The 36-year-old man was arrested and taken to Wyong Police Station, where he was charged with two counts of robbery armed with offensive weapon. He was refused bail until his appearance in Wyong Local Court. Source: Tuggerah Lakes Police District

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Just after 7pm the same day, a 54-year-old man attended Wyong Police Station, where he was arrested and charged with stalk/intimidate intend fear physical etc harm (domestic), and not keep firearm safely-not pistol/prohibited firearm. He was granted conditional

bail until his appearance in Wyong Local Court. Following further inquiries, police attended the address in Dooralong about 12pm on Saturday, May 21, and seized four unregistered firearms and a crossbow. Police conducted additional searches at properties in Waukivory, near Gloucester, and Jilliby where they seized a further three firearms. About 4pm the same day, the 54-year-old man attended Wyong Police Station and was charged with a range of further firearm offences. Source: Tuggerah Lakes Police

Changes to traffic rules on Sparks Rd at Warnervale There are changed overnight traffic conditions on Sparks Road at Warnervale to carry out road resurfacing work. Work will be carried out from 8pm to 4am from Sunday to Friday and is expected to be

completed by early July, weather permitting. Lane closures and a reduced speed limit of 40km/h will be in place during work hours, which may affect travel times. Motorists are advised to drive to the conditions, and follow

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The Entrance MP, David Mehan (centre) with residents Peter and Louise McDougall

A sandbagging collection point will now be located at Central Coast Council’s Long Jetty depot to help residents with future flood preparations. The Entrance MP, David Mehan, has welcomed the quick response by the Minister for Emergency Services, Steph Cooke, following his request for the Long Jetty sandbagging collection point. Mehan asked both the Minister and Central Coast Council on March 14 in

response to requests from residents of The Entrance, The Entrance North, Killarney Vale and Long Jetty. “Residents in these suburbs were adversely affected by flooding events and observed there was no close sandbag pick-up point available to them,” he said. “Correspondence from the Minister advises that NSW State Emergency Service have commenced liaison with Council to put in place arrangements for a self-serve sandbagging point at the Long

Jetty depot during flooding events. “We have seen many severe and unexpected weather events this year. Our community needs to be well-prepared and have emergency services like self-serve sandbagging collection, close to them. “I know this represents further reassurance for everyone in the community, and I welcome the approval of this request.” Source: Media release, May 13 The Entrance MP, David Mehan

Thumbs up for the Airshow A last-minute decision to go to the Central Coast Showcase turned out to be a fantastic day. Congratulations to the organisers for a brilliant day. The program was constantly flowing, with loads of constant excitement in the sky and on the ground. The commentator on the PA narrated the action with great knowledge, giving detailed history and technical specifications on all the machines. My late Father-in-law was a WWII Spitfire pilot, and it was a

FORUM See Page 2 for address and contribution conditions. Opinions expressed are those of the writer and not necessarily of the newspaper thrill to see that legendary flying machine along with the Australian Defence Force’s F35 latest combat fighter. The atmosphere catered for everyone, even the kids had

sideshow rides, showbags and fast food stalls plus lots of mud and puddles to jump in too. We drove to Warnervale and parked a short walk to the free shuttle bus but next time it would be easier to train it to the Warnervale train station with your camping chairs and gumboots. Thumbs up for the Central Coast’s second Airshow and here’s hoping it will return next year. Email, May 20 Bruce Dufty

The Entrance needs more than tarting up The idea that the projects outlined by Emma Mc Bride for the upcoming election (Mc Bride says Labor will breathe life back into The Entrance, Chronicle 4 May) will actually breathe life back into The Entrance is ludicrous. The said projects are porkbarreling for local electorate consumption. Surely anyone who knows The Entrance will know that what will breathe life into the town are projects that foster business growth and sustainability throughout the year and attract visitors for The Entrance Experience. Between school and other holiday periods, The Entrance is not exactly buzzing with life such that visitors will at least want to stop for a look around. Such projects would help fill

FORUM the many empty shop-fronts, maybe bring back the cinema, resurrect Ebbtide Mall, and generally raise the quality of the main street. At the moment the main street is dominated by a $2 shop – the banks have deserted the town, and we have no library anymore. What a desolate picture is The Entrance. I know some services are Council responsibility, and perhaps a tied-grant from Federal and/or State governments for tourism projects might help with things like opening and staffing The Entrance Visitor Information Centre, and subsidizing the pelican feeding, one of The Entrance’s iconic drawcards. We can’t blame Covid for

continuing shut-downs forever. That an ocean baths or Vera’s Garden upgrade will attract more visitors than at present is simply silly, and surely Labor knows this. The projects may well make local swimmers happy, but won’t bring much needed money into the town. There have been many good ideas put forward over the years, including the Water Theme Park between Picnic Point and the bridge, for example. Investors need encouragement and certainty – what is needed up-front is a solid business plan for The Entrance and projects that lead to business investment, not just tarting up perfectly serviceable existing facilities. Email, May 4 Geoff Robertson, The Entrance

Poor planning, over-development a risk to welfare As the political smoke settles and everyone gets back into the swing of everyday life, we must congratulate those candidates either newly elected or those being reelected. The new Central Coast is equivalent in area as that of London or Rome, so we can only hope that they’re up to the job ahead. The three Federal electoral divisions have many similar attributes with beautiful beaches, unique bushlands and wonderful lakes. They also have similar threats from poor planning, overdevelopment and a State Government wishing to make the Central Coast just another suburb within their mega-city dream for Sydney. Previous State Government plans such as the North Wyong Structure plan estimated the need for about 17,000 new dwellings.

FORUM The Central Coast Regional Plan 2036 miraculously found the need for a further 24,500 extra new dwellings, totalling 41,500. We now have the updated version of the regional plan to 2041, increasing the figure again to 55,269 new dwellings including the Central Coast Housing Strategy. We have a politically appointed Administrator and or faceless, bureaucratic Planning Panels who believe that these proposals are necessary to reap developer contributions to assist with much needed infrastructure. Most of the existing infrastructure accommodated the need through residential and commercial land rates, until management and staff decided to go on a spending spree with our money that was not designated and therefore we find our Council struggling

to pay the bills. All newly proposed developments are directly threatening our way of life, the health and welfare of our citizens and bushlands with their unique fauna and flora. Our long-suffering lakes and lagoons are being exposed to more and more nutrients and contaminants. The urgent requirement for a further public hospital on the Coast with trained doctors, nursing staff and or specialists, have been ignored. Our newly elected or reelected Federal members of parliament should now have the emphasis to do what they were elected to do, or the outcomes for the upcoming State election may also see new Independents taking over the needs of the people living on the Central Coast. Email, May 24 Gary Blaschke OAM, Lake Munmorah

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Contemporary dance on stage in Wyong Brigitta Oldereid performs in Against All Logic

Brigitta Dance Projects will present a cutting-edge contemporary dance production in Wyong as part of the Creative Art Central program. It will be at The Art House on Thursday, May 26 at 7.30pm. Brigitta Oldereid, who is director and choreographer of Brigitta Dance Projects based at Berkeley Vale, is one of six local creatives to be selected, and receive funding from Central Coast Council, to deliver innovative art works as part of the program. “This full-length production, called Against All Logic, features eight professional

dance artists in a very physical and technical piece,” she said. “It explores the difference between logical pathways and being correct in society, and then going against that and touching into your emotions. “The production also has a film incorporated featuring local children who are dance students, so it’s a real community kind of thing.” Oldereid said she had been working towards this since 2017 and the dance company was properly established this year, with the support of the Council program and $10,000

funding. “This means everything, a dream come true, and allows me to bring my ideas to full fruition and give opportunities to dancers and inspire younger local kids, which is important to me,” she said. “There’s not anything like this here on the Central Coast, there’s dancing schools but not a real, professional dance company. “I want to continue doing local events and eventually take my work overseas doing tours of shows -we’ve been invited already to perform in Greece – and there’s the Sydney Fringe Festival later in

the year. “My goal is to provide opportunities for young dancers to further their careers and also collaborate with other people to stage productions. “For Against All Logic, local upcoming music producer, Jack McCormack, wrote the original score and I also collaborated with a local videographer to do the film project. “The Creative Arts Central program is a good way to get all the artists together and showcase local talent which is really important,” Oldereid said.

The Creative Art Central 2021 program attracted 94 registrations from local artists who each had an opportunity to pitch their idea. Successful recipients were selected by an industry panel assessment, who recommended the commission of six contemporary and creative projects that will engage, collaborate and/or involve the broader community. They are: Andi Mether for an interactive installation; documentary filmmaker Kaye Harrison; music composer Aaron Trew; documentary filmmakers Sarah Beard and

Toni Houston; contemporary dance choreographer Brigitta Oldereid; and filmmaker Amelia Foxton. Council Administrator, Rik Hart, said this fantastic annual commissioning program sees professional and emerging artists deliver a variety of new quality projects to help promote, celebrate and activate our region. “Fostering artistic endeavours builds the footprint of creative industries on the Coast and delivers significant flow-on benefits for our social and economic fabric,” Hart said. Sue Murray

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rage (PG) [s] Weekend Breakfast [s] rage (PG) [s] rage Guest Programmer (PG) [s] ABC News At Noon [s] Midsomer Murders: Written In The Stars (PG) [s] Father Brown (PG) [s] War On Waste: The Battle Continues [s] Grand Designs: Hull (PG) [s] Landline [s] Magical Land Of Oz [s] Griff’s Canadian Adventure: Coldness (PG) [s] ABC News [s] Father Brown: The Enigma Of Antigonish (M v) [s] Call The Midwife (PG) [s] Barons (M d,l) [s] The Good Karma Hospital (PG) [s] rage Guest Programmer (MA15+) [s] rage (PG) [s]

6:00 Home Shopping 7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] 10:00 The Morning Show Weekend (PG) [s] 12:00 Better Homes And Gardens 1:00 Highway Cops (PG) [s] 1:30 AFL: Round 11: Brisbane v GWS *Live* From The Gabba 4:30 Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) [s] 5:00 Seven News At 5 [s] 5:30 Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) [s] 7:30 Movie: “Night At The Museum” (PG) (’06) Stars: Ben Stiller, Carla Gugino, Dick Van Dyke, Robin Williams, Ricky Gervais, Mickey Rooney 9:45 Movie: “Taken” (MA15+) (’08) Stars: Holly Valance, David Warshofsky, Famke Janssen 11:45 Surveillance Oz (PG) [s] 12:30 Home Shopping

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rage (PG) [s] Weekend Breakfast [s] Insiders [s] Offsiders [s] Compass [s] Songs Of Praise [s] ABC News At Noon [s] Landline [s] Gardening Australia [s] The Great Acceleration (PG) Back To Nature: The Green Cauldron [s] Art Works [s] Antiques Roadshow [s] Compass (PG) [s] ABC News Sunday [s] Grand Designs: East Essex (PG) [s] Barons (M d,l) [s] Life (M l) [s] Harrow (M v) [s] Agatha Raisin (PG) [s] The Bikes Of Wrath (M l) [s] Classic Countdown (PG) [s] rage (MA15+) [s] Tenable [s]

6:00 Home Shopping 7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] 10:00 The Morning Show Weekend (PG) [s] 12:00 House Of Wellness (PG) [s] 1:00 Program To Be Advised 2:30 Movie: “Something’s Gotta Give” (PG) (’03) Stars: Jack Nicholson, Diane Keaton 5:00 Seven News At 5 [s] 5:30 Sydney Weekender [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 The Voice: Grand Final (PG) [s] – The final four artists give their all in one last solo performance, then they share the stage with their coach for a spectacular duet before Australia votes to decide who will win The Voice 2022. 8:55 Program To Be Advised 10:00 Jimmy Barnes - Working Class Boy (M) [s] 12:15 The Blacklist: Boukman Baptise (M) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping

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News Breakfast [s] ABC News Mornings [s] Landline [s] Antiques Roadshow [s] ABC News At Noon [s] Mum (M l) [s] Vera (M v) [s] Grand Designs Australia (PG) [s] Long Lost Family (PG) [s] Tenable [s] Hard Quiz (PG) [s] The Drum [s] ABC News [s] 7.30 (PG) [s] Australian Story (PG) [s] Four Corners (PG) [s] Media Watch (PG) [s] India Now [s] ABC Late News [s] The Business [s] Q+A (PG) [s] Keeping Faith (M l) [s] Poldark (PG) [s] rage (MA15+) [s] Tenable [s]

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Sunrise [s] The Morning Show [s] Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “Swept Up By Christmas” (M v) (’19) Stars: Lindy Booth, Justin Bruening Criminal Confessions: Baton Rouge (M l,v) [s] The Chase UK (PG) [s] Seven News At 4 [s] The Chase Australia (PG) [s] Seven News [s] Home And Away (PG) [s] Big Brother (PG) [s] 9-1-1: FOMO (M) [s] – A social media influencer has an accident in a sauna; an emergency at a reality show wedding; a tragedy when a mother and her daughter go hiking. 9-1-1: May Day (M) [s] The Latest Seven News [s] The Resident: Ride Or Die (M) [s] Home Shopping

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News Breakfast [s] ABC News Mornings [s] Foreign Correspondent [s] India Now [s] Grand Designs [s] ABC News At Noon [s] Call The Midwife (PG) [s] Poldark (PG) [s] Grand Designs Australia (PG) [s] Long Lost Family (PG) [s] Tenable [s] Hard Quiz (PG) [s] The Drum [s] ABC News [s] 7.30 [s] Space 22 (PG) [s] The Family Court Murders (PG) [s] Our Brain (PG) [s] ABC Late News [s] The Business [s] Four Corners [s] Media Watch [s] Vera: Hidden Depths (PG) [s] Poldark (PG) [s]

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Sunrise [s] The Morning Show [s] Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “My Neighbour’s Secret” (M v) (’09) – A husband and wife begin to suspect that their newly widowed neighbour may have a serious dark side. Stars: Nicholas Brendon, Chandra West, Vincent Ventresca, Dakota Goyo Police: Hour Of Duty (M) [s] The Chase UK (PG) [s] Seven News At 4 [s] The Chase Australia (PG) [s] Seven News [s] Home And Away (PG) [s] Big Brother (PG) [s] The Good Doctor: Expired (M) [s] The Rookie: Backstabbers (PG) [s] The Latest Seven News [s] The Resident: All We Have Is Now (M) [s] Home Shopping

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

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

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Easy Eats [s] Weekend Today [s] Today Extra Saturday [s] Our State On A Plate (PG) [s] The Rebound [s] Great Australian Detour [s] Outback & Under [s] Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo (PG) [s] Celebrity Apprentice Australia (PG) [s] The Garden Gurus (PG) [s] NINE News: First At Five [s] Getaway (PG) [s] NINE News Saturday [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] Movie: “Jurassic World” (PG) (’15) Stars: Bryce Dallas Howard, Chris Pratt, BD Wong Movie: “Godzilla” (M v) (’14) Stars: Elizabeth Olsen Labour Of Love: 15 First Dates (M) [s] Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything: Moments Of Madness (PG) [s]

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Good Chef Bad Chef [s] Religious Programs [s] Escape Fishing With ET [s] The Offroad Adventure Show (PG) [s] My Market Kitchen [s] Australia By Design: Innovations [s] Studio 10: Saturday [s] Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield [s] The Living Room (PG) [s] Healthy Homes Australia [s] Buy To Build [s] Roads Less Travelled [s] What’s Up Down Under [s] All 4 Adventure [s] Taste Of Australia With Hayden Quinn [s] 10 News First [s] Football: Isuzu Ute A-League Men: Grand Final: Teams TBA *Live* From TBA [s] Program To Be Advised Ambulance Australia (PG) [s] Home Shopping

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Today [s] Today Extra [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] Celebrity Apprentice Australia (PG) [s] Talking Honey: Princess Diana - Life After Charles (PG) [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] Celebrity Apprentice Australia (PG) [s] Million Dollar Murders: Murder Beyond The Black Stump (M) [s] NINE News Late [s] 100% Footy (M) [s] Manifest: Tailspin (M v) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] Home Shopping Religious Programs A Current Affair (PG) [s]

6:00 The Talk [s] 7:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 7:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 8:00 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (M) [s] 1:00 MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] 2:30 Entertainment Tonight [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] 8:30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (M) [s] 9:30 FBI: Most Wanted: Inheritance (M v) [s] 10:30 FBI: Most Wanted: Dysfunction (M v) [s] 11:30 The Project (PG) [s] 12:30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping

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Today [s] 6:00 Today Extra [s] 7:00 NINE’s Morning News [s] 7:30 Celebrity Apprentice Australia (PG) [s] 8:00 Garden Gurus Moments [s] 12:00 Pointless (PG) [s] 1:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 2:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 2:30 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] NINE News [s] 3:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 3:30 Celebrity Apprentice 4:00 Australia (PG) [s] 4:30 Matt Wright’s Wild Territory: Escape Artist (PG) [s] 5:00 NINE News Late [s] 6:30 Law & Order: Organized 7:30 Crime: Unforgivable (M) [s] 8:30 Murdered By Morning: 9:30 Murder In The Heartland (M) [s] 10:30 Tipping Point (PG) [s] The Rebound [s] 11:30 Home Shopping 12:30 Religious Programs A Current Affair (PG) [s] 1:30

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

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

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SBS (C30)

7:00 Cycling: Giro D’Italia Highlights 8:00 Worldwatch 9:00 Love Your Garden 10:00 Great Canal Journeys (PG) 11:00 Paul O’Grady For The Love Of Dogs (PG) 12:00 Worldwatch 2:00 Motor Sports: Superbike World Championship 2:55 Football: Countdown To Qatar 3:30 Bowls: Ultimate Championship From Dandenong Club, Victoria 4:30 Cycling: Giro D’Italia Highlights 5:35 Nazi Megastructures: Hitler’s Fighting Retreat (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Worlds Most Scenic Railway Journeys (PG) 8:30 Secrets Of Royal Gardens: Palaces 9:25 Secrets Of The Tower Of London (PG) 10:20 Cycling: Giro D’Italia: Stage 20 *Live*

Religious Programs [s] 5:00 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 7:00 The Living Room (PG) [s] Studio 10: Sunday (PG) [s] 8:00 MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] 9:00 My Market Kitchen [s] 10:00 Destination Dessert [s] 11:00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield [s] 12:00 Farm To Fork [s] 1:00 Taste Of Australia With Hayden Quinn [s] 10 News First [s] 3:30 The Sunday Project (PG) [s] MasterChef Australia (PG) [s] 4:00 – Competitors must identify a 4:30 selection of leafy greens and herbs. The first six contestants 5:30 to incorrectly name the produce must create their tastiest dish 6:30 that celebrates greens to avoid 7:35 elimination. FBI: Prodigal Son (M v) [s] 8:30 FBI: Fathers And Sons (M) [s] The Sunday Project (PG) [s] 9:30 Home Shopping

Easy Eats [s] Weekend Today [s] Sports Sunday (PG) [s] Sunday Footy Show (PG) [s] Drive TV [s] Celebrity Apprentice Australia (PG) [s] NRL: Raiders v Eels *Live* From GIO Stadium [s] NINE News Sunday [s] Celebrity Apprentice Australia (PG) [s] 60 Minutes (M) [s] NINE News Late [s] The First 48: Old Wounds (MA15+) [s] – In Oklahoma a young woman is killed in a drive by shooting, while her boyfriend - the apparent target of the shooting - walks away unscathed. 5 Mistakes That Caught A Killer: Levi Bellfield (M) [s] Unspeakable Crime - The Killing Of Jessica Chambers: A Dying Declaration (M) [s]

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Worldwatch Cycling: Giro D’Italia Highlights Worldwatch Love Your Garden (PG) Great Canal Journeys (PG) Paul O’Grady For The Love Of Dogs (PG) Worldwatch Motor Sports: ProMX Championships *Live* From Gillman SA ABC World News Tonight With David Muir Football: Countdown To Qatar Cycling: Giro D’Italia Highlights The Rise Of The Nazis: Politics (PG) SBS World News Tutankhamun With Bettany Hughes (PG) Conspiracy In The Harem (M) (In English/ German) Pompeii: After The Eruption (PG)

6:00 Worldwatch 7:00 Cycling: Giro D’Italia Highlights 8:00 Worldwatch 9:00 Make Me A Dealer (PG) 10:00 Paddington Station 24/7 (PG) 11:00 Legacy List (US) (PG) 12:00 Worldwatch 2:00 First Australians: They Have Come To Stay (PG) 3:10 Bamay 3:35 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 4:30 Letters And Numbers 5:00 Cycling: Giro D’Italia Highlights 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Savings Lives At Sea (PG) 8:35 24 Hours In Emergency: Sliding Doors (PG) 9:30 737 Max: Ten Mistakes (PG) 10:25 SBS World News 11:00 Medici: The Magnificent Part II (M) 5:30 9:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 2:00 2:55 3:30 4:00 5:05 5:30 6:00 6:30 7:30 8:30 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30

Worldwatch Make Me A Dealer (PG) Paddington Station 24/7 (PG) Legacy List (US) (PG) Worldwatch First Australians: Her Will To Survive (PG) Living Black The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) Who Do You Think You Are?: Denise Scott (PG) Jeopardy! (PG) Letters And Numbers Mastermind (PG) SBS World News Great British Railway Journeys (PG) Insight: Meeting Family Later In Life (PG) Dateline (PG) The Feed SBS World News The Point The Unusual Suspects (M) (In English/ Filipino)

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

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Halekulani cook reaches World Food finals Jocelyn Kenna, a home cook from Halekulani, has made the finals of the Australian competition in the World Food Championships. It was her pasties, with tomato chutney on the side – old family recipes – that won over the judges in the semifinals. “I cook what I call Australian pioneer peasant food, or simple soulful food, that has lasted generations in my family,” Kenna said. “For the competition you had to submit a recipe, along with a story about your food culture, so I wrote about my grandmothers and my mum. “They were dirt-poor, but I remember Nana in the kitchen in an apron covered in flour and there was always something cooking on that unforgiving old wood stove. “I didn’t find out until a couple

Jocelyn Kenna

of months ago that she had a catering company and, in the floods in Victoria in the 1970s, my nan would cook up pasties then put them on the back of the tractor and deliver them to everyone. “So, in her honour, I decided

to cook the pasties, an amalgamation of recipes passed down through the generations,” Kenna said. She was up against about 10 other home chefs in the chicken section. “It was a bit weird for a

cooking competition, but that round was via Zoom. We had 45 minutes to cook and plate, everything had to be done from scratch and then judged on originality, skill, presentation and preparation.” Kenna will be the only competitor from outside

Sydney in her category, cooking in front of a live audience at Sydney Olympic Park when the finals are held over the weekend, May 27 to 29, as part of a huge foodie festival. “I’ve had an absolute blast and it’s something that everyone who likes cooking

should do,” Kenna said. “I decided to go in the competition because I love food. I’m always cooking for family and friends, and I just wanted to test myself to see if I am really as good as people say.” This is the first time Australia has been in the World Food Championships since they began in Texas in 2012. There were about 350 contestants from all around the country competing in the categories of seafood, barbecue, burgers, chicken, beef, vegan or dessert. Winners of the barbecue, seafood and dessert categories only will then go head-to-head with the best home chefs from around the world at the 2022 World Food Championships in Dallas, Texas, in November. Sue Murray

Coast filmmaker heads for global festivals It has been five years in the making, but Central Coast actor Shaun-Anthony Robinson has finally completed his documentary film, Surviving Sunset – An Actor’s Hollywood Journey, and is submitting it to film festivals around the world. Robinson set about making the film in 2017, inspired by his own journey as an actor, to chronicle the problems actors face carving out a career. “I believe Surviving Sunset provides a fascinating insight into the creative world of entertainment and will have viewers hooked from start to finish,” Robinson said. He said the documentary was about the challenging and often unglamorous life of a working actor, lifting the curtain on many myths.

Shaun-Anthony Robinson interviews Matt Nable

“Everyone thinks if you are in Hollywood, you are making it, or it’s all about red carpets and events,” he said. “We only hear about the celebrities who hit the bigtime, but the reality for a working actor, struggling day to

day, is much different in many ways and the industry can’t survive without them. Robinson said the filming process had been tough. “There have been some really trying times. I made four trips to the US and conducted over

160 interviews and I’ve funded it myself to the tune of around $230,000. It was an uphill battle, but the cutting and editing is finally complete and I am now submitting it to various festivals.” “This film takes a hard and

honest look at the acting world, complete with all the real and raw moments.” He has so far submitted the film to the Sydney Underground Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival, Antenna Documentary Film Festival, Brisbane International Film Festival, Adelaide Film Festival and Sydney Lift-Off Film Festival. Robinson himself has appeared in shows such as The Secret Daughter and Blue Murder, and films Event Zero, Dumb Criminals and The System, plus commercials, short films and music videos, as well as writing and directing two of his own. Since making the film he has featured on Home and Away and the series Frayed on Netflix.

The film features interviews with actors including Matt Nable (who acted in Killer Elite, Riddick), Aaron Jefferey (Water Rats, McLeod’s Daughters, Wentworth, X-Men Origins: Wolverine), Roger Ward (Mad Max), Kym Jackson (The Secrets She Keeps), Andy McPhee (Sons of Anarchy), Nancy Rizk (Emergency: LA) Matt Burch (Clickbait), Elle Dawe (Housos), Craig Bennett (Studio 10) and Christian Isaiah (Shameless). Follow the film’s progress on Facebook at facebook.com/ SurvivingSunsetfilm or Instagram at instagram.com/ survivingsunsetfilm, and view the trailer at filmfreeway.com/ projects/2234422. Terry Collins

Helping disadvantaged youth ‘get back in the game’ A NSW government program aiming to connect disadvantaged youth with education, training and employment is set to be expanded to the Central Coast. Minister for Education and Early Learning, Sarah Mitchell, said the Get Back in the Game program had already helped thousands of young people in regional NSW since 2016 and would now be expanded to the Central Coast, as well as western Sydney, southwestern Sydney the Illawarra, Shoalhaven and the Hunter.

“More than 7,000 young people have discovered areas of interest, developed career plans, and either engaged in work or training or headed back to complete their secondary school education, since the program started in 2016,” Mitchell said. “This expansion will further the program’s reach and help more young people finish school, access training and get a job.” Seven community-based youth support organisations will deliver specialist support services to young people aged 15-19 through the program.

Get Back in the Game will focus on young people who are still at school but struggling to engage with education, as well as those who have left school but are finding it difficult to

make effective transitions into training or employment. Minister for Skills and Training, Alister Henskens, said the program helped young people gain employability

skills, identify career pathways and establish valuable connections with employers and industry. “We want to ensure every young person in NSW has an opportunity to reach their potential and find a job they want,” Mr Henskens said. “When young people disengage from education, this program provides a helping hand to reconnect them with positive training and employment opportunities. ‘The program is a win-win – it will support vulnerable young people while benefiting

employers across a range of industries who are crying out for skilled workers.” Participants must be aged 15-19, enrolled in and referred by one of the participating Educational Pathways Program schools, and not be a current participant in any Commonwealth, NSW or other program or service supporting youth transitions to work or study. Source: Media release, May 19 NSW Government

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Artists of the Coast book launched Central Coast artist Glenn Hambleton officially launched his book Artists of the Central Coast in Their Own Words on Saturday, May 14 at The Entrance Gallery. The hardcover coffee table book features conversations with 39 local artists. “Each artist has shared their artistic journey, giving the reader a deep personal insight into their passion for art and creativity,” Hambleton said. “In early 2017 I decided to write a book. I wasn’t sure what the book was going to be about, other than it was going to involve my love for the arts. “This all came about because

Artist and author Glenn Hambleton at the book launch

my mother, who passed away too young, had written a book she hoped to have published but this never eventuated. I feel proud to have completed this book and I feel my Mum has been with me all through this journey, encouraging me to get it done even when I thought it would never get finished. “I moved to the Central Coast from Western Australia in 1989. I instantly fell in love with the Coast and was in awe of the coastline and its beautiful bays, beaches and the great surf. I eventually settled in Kariong, and loved kayaking the mighty Hawkesbury River” he said. “I decided to write a book that told the artists’ story from when they first started art to

where they are now in their art careers. “It was important to me that I covered various mediums, genres and styles so I reached out to sculptors, photographers, environmental artists and, most importantly, some of our local Indigenous artists.” The result of Glenn’s hard work is a beautifully designed coffee-table style book showcasing 39 amazing local artists. There will be another talk and book signing at the Gosford Regional Gallery from 10am to 4pm, Saturday, May 21. Featured artists Graeme Balchin, Garry Purchase, Nina Angelo, Katerina Apale, Russell Austin,

Sue Bannister, Karen Bloomfield, Kylie Cassidy, Leasha Craig, Nicole de Mestre, Simone Dennis, Ken Duncan, Jon Ellis, Steven Fisher, Donna Fletcher, Margaret Fortey, Kath Giovanelli, Paul Haggith, Glenn Hambleton, Yianni Johns, Ken Knight, Meg Lewer, Kelly-Anne Love, Trena Lowe, Debbie Mackinnon, Paul Macklin, Paula MacMillan Perich, Glenn McKimmin, Klayte McSweeney, Helen Mortimer, Felicity O’Connor, Robyn Pedley, Judith Price, Jordan Richardson, Lavinia Smith-Lewis, Mike Staniford, Peter Stuckey, Elsie Winkel and John Woulfe. Source: Media statements, Glenn Hambleton, May 16, 2022

Discussion group invites new members Members of Wyong Tuesday Discussion Group have been keeping up with the changing times over the 30 years since it started, covering a wide range of topics and variety of guest speakers. Now that COVID restrictions have eased, the group is inviting new people to join in, or

former members to return. “We are a very friendly and chatty group of older women, although men are always welcome,” said group spokesperson Anne Fry. “We share a morning tea and have a guest speaker or discussion each week and over many years we have enjoyed a great variety of speakers who

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have enhanced our knowledge on all sorts of topics and entertained us. “One of the best things about our group is that many caring friendships have formed,” Fry said. Wyong Tuesday Discussion Group meets between 10am and 12pm on Tuesdays, except school holidays, at Wyong

Neighbourhood Centre located in the old primary school building, Building 2, 8 Rankens Court. There’s a small charge of $5 which covers the room hire and morning tea. For more information contact Anne Fry on 4353 5177 or Cathy Burt on 0421 799 239. Sue Murray

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Author: Emily St. John Mandel Publisher: Picador It is 1912 and when we meet Edwin St. John St. Andrew. He is “eighteen years old, hauling the weight of his double-sainted name across the Atlantic by steamship.” He has been exiled by his family in England to spend his days in Canada. His eldest brother will get the family inheritance and a title when Edwin’s father dies, his middle brother is in Australia. There is nothing for Edwin in England. He starts his Canadian travels in Halifax with plans to go west immediately but “Edwin is capable of action but prone to inertia.” After six months of doing nothing in Halifax he meets Reginald, who “is not prone to inertia.” Edwin travels to Prince Albert with Reginald but then keeps travelling west to meet up with Thomas, his brother’s school friend, in Victoria. However, Edwin finds Victoria, “too much like England without actually being England.” Thomas and Edwin decide that they need to get leave Victoria, the pseudo-England and travel north to Thomas’s uncle’s timber company, to wilderness. They arrive at Caiette, “there isn’t much to it: a pier, a small church, seven or eight houses, a rudimentary road that leads to a cannery and the

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logging camp.” The forest intimidates Edwin, but one day he summons up the courage and decides to venture in for 100 paces, no more, when he runs into a priest with a very odd accent. After a brief encounter the priest leaves and Edwin experiences an episode which leaves him utterly unsettled. Fast forward a little over a century and we meet Mirella. Mirella has been holding a grudge against her friend Vincent for years but starts to question if her grudge was based on valid reasons. In her quest to find Vincent, who seems to have gone off the grid, she locates Paul, Vincent’s brother. He is a musician and will be playing in New York in four months. Paul’s performances are based on music and videos and in this one Paul is using a video that

Vincent made when they were young and living in Caiette. She took her video camera into the forest and, while filming, something unsettling happens. Mirella waits for Paul after his performance so she can ask him about Vincent, however there are also two other people waiting to speak to Paul. And that is how Mirella finds herself drinking with Paul, Daniel in a fedora and Gaspery Roberts, a man with a very odd accent. She becomes upset upon learning that Vincent disappeared from a container ship in what most likely was as drowning, but not body was ever recovered. Mirella leaves and heads to the park to settle herself she is joined by Gasperty. He wants to ask Mirella about that glitch in the video and is hoping Vincent confided in her. Mirella swears she has seen this man before,

years ago when she was young, in Ohio under an overpass with a gun and two dead men at his feet. Fast forward almost two hundred years and we meet Olive Llewellyn, who is on Earth to do a book tour. Olive lives in the second moon colony with her daughter and husband. Her book is Marienband, and it is about a pandemic and there is a character in her book named Gasperty. On the last interview of the tour, she meets Gaspery Roberts. Olive is confused because she thought she made up that name for her book. Turns out Gaspery’s mother named him after reading Olive’s book. And now we head into the year 2401 and meet Gaspery Roberts who is pretty unsatisfied with his life as a security guard. He feels he needs to do something more substantial, something like his sister. He wants to work at the Time Institute. A while back I reviewed another book by Emily St. John Mandel called The Glass Hotel and there are a few references going back to that book, in particular Caiette and the characters of Vincent, Paul and Mirella. I am not even going to pretend that I understood all of this book. The story is complex and there is a lot that happens. But I did enjoy it. Kim Reardon The Reluctant Book Critic

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Business & Property Woolworths to expand Warnervale warehouse

Photomontage of the proposed expansion at Woolworths warehouse at Warnervale

community feedback. The proposed $67.6M alterations and additions to the existing centre at 11 Warren Rd will add an extra 27,767sqm of

warehouse storage. There will be extra storage and office space, a return transfer facility, 13 new banana ripening rooms, and refurbishment of the canteen,

locker rooms and amenities. Plans include an upgrade of the existing service entry to create an express entry for trucks. Vehicle access will continue via Warren Rd with

New Lifeline shop opens in Toukley A new Lifeline shop has opened in Toukley to help fund local suicide prevention services. The shop sells affordable new and pre-loved goods including fashion items, accessories, shoes, home decor, electrical goods, music and books. Manager Noelle Kelly said it had been one of Lifeline’s best shop openings, with a steady stream of customers, particularly for women’s fashion, and was currently the best-performing of Lifeline’s four Central Coast shops. “We’ve got some beautiful homewares and fashion pieces to help people to create a great look for themselves or their home without spending a lot of money,” she said. “We are currently valuing a potential Pro Hart painting, which is super-exciting; you never know what gems you will find in a Lifeline shop. “Op shopping is a great way

Manager Noelle Kelly in the new Toukley Lifeline shop

to save money, be environmentally friendly and grab a treat for yourself or family and friends. We only offer high-quality items at fantastic prices, from designer brands to everyday basics, with shoppers giving our products new life which prevents them going to landfill. “Many people don’t realise local Lifeline centres rely on

proceeds from our shops to help fund the 13 11 14 service and services such as free faceto-face counselling. With many people struggling with the impacts of COVID-19 and flooding, calls to Lifeline are up 25 percent. Its shops are run by volunteers, and Kelly would love to hear from anyone interested in joining the team.

“We’d love to hear from people who want to serve or work behind the scenes in our shops, even for just a few hours a week,” she said. “Working in a Lifeline shop is a great way to meet new friends and give back to the local community.” Kelly moved to the Central Coast three years ago. She has more than a decade of retail management experience and is overwhelmed by the positive feedback from the community. There are also Lifeline shops in East Gosford, Gosford and Woy Woy. The Toukley shop is at 254 Main Road, near Coles, and is open Monday to Friday 9am5pm and Saturdays 9am-4pm. People wishing to volunteer should call into the shop or phone 1300 152 854. Source: Media release, May 19 Lifeline

provision for additional entry movements from Woolworths Way. The existing hardstand areas are to be expanded for a truck refuelling and maintenance/ wash facility, with two new weighbridges and extra on-site truck parking. The Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) says the existing centre, built in 2005, is outdated and needs an upgrade in technology, and increased capacity to handle more product lines and provide faster deliveries to Woolworths

supermarkets. There will be another 30 fulltime operational jobs as well as 100 construction jobs during the building stage. The application, environmental impact statement and accompanying documents related to this State Significant Development (SSD33701741) can be viewed online at www.planningportal. nsw.gov.au/major-projects Submissions will be received until Thursday, June 16. Sue Murray

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Australians love property, and not just their home. Many also see investing in property as a great way to build wealth. If you’re a landlord, the yearly tax claim is a way of maximising returns from your portfolio. It’s important to claim all you are entitled to, but it’s equally important to get it right if you don’t want to face an audit. With the clock ticking down to the end of this financial year, property investors still have time to make sure they score the maximum deduction possible: 1. Consider prepaying interest and other expenses before June 30 to claim the deduction in the 2021-22 year. This is particularly useful if you expect to earn less income next year; maybe you’re going on maternity leave or plan to work less or even retire next financial year.

2. Make sure you have all your paperwork up to date. Every cent you claim must be substantiated by records, so if you’ve been tardy during the year now is the time to act. 3. If you don’t have a depreciation schedule, now is the time to get in touch with a quantity surveyor. The schedule contains all the relevant data you or your accountant need regarding the compensation for wear and tear of your building and its fittings. Many investors will find claiming depreciation yields thousands of dollars of deductions. You can also claim a deduction for the cost of the depreciation schedule. 4. Don’t claim what you’re not entitled to. A common mistake is to claim initial repairs or improvements as an immediate deduction. Initial repairs to rectify dam-

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age or defects that existed at the time of purchase are generally considered capital in nature and not deductible, even if you carried them out to make the property suitable for renting.

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Shoppers are prepared to add ethics to their list Finding value for money is the main driver behind our everyday shopping choices – even more so now that the cost of living has taken off. But many consumers are willing to pay more to support businesses with a strong social purpose, with one in five happy to commit more than 10% extra to their bill. This is the core takeaway from

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There are over 4600 Certified B Corporations globally, with close to 400 based in Australia and New Zealand. Local names on the B Corp list include the design company Koskela, the clothing brand Outland Denim and 4 Pines Brewing Company. Those wanting to bank or invest with a B Corp can investigate institutions like Beyond

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Plans for 235 extra childcare places Plans have been released for two new childcare centres at Hamlyn Terrace and Toukley, and the expansion of another at Tuggerah. Little Miracles has lodged a development application with Central Coast Council to expand its childcare centre at 6A Pioneer Ave in Tuggerah Business Park. There are plans to add a 125sqm first floor, comprising a playroom, amenities and elevated outdoor play area. An extra three educators

would be employed in the new playroom for 15 children aged three to four, taking the capacity of the centre to 188. There would not be any changes to parking or access to the childcare centre, but a shared parking agreement with The Lakes Evangelical Church allows use of their 70-space car parking area from Monday to Saturday. In another development application, a new childcare centre is proposed for a vacant lot at 166 Warnervale Rd, on the corner of Minnesota Ave,

Artist’s impression of the proposed new childcare centre at Hamlyn Terrace

Hamlyn Terrace. It would be a single-storey

centre with six playrooms for 120 children aged up to five.

The centre would operate from 6.30am to 6.30pm and employ 19 caregivers. Access would be via Warnervale Rd, with 30 on-site parking spaces. A third centre has been proposed for 102-104 Evans Rd, Toukley, opposite the primary school. Approval is being sought to demolish the existing house on the block to make way for the 100-place centre, with basement parking for 25 vehicles. The centre would employ 16

caregivers and one manager for children aged up to five, and one manager, and be open on weekdays from 7am to 6pm. All three applications are open for public exhibition and comment on Central Coast Council’s website. Submissions for the Tuggerah centre (DA 362/2022) close on May 27. For both the Hamlyn Terrace (DA 721/2022) and Toukley centres (DA 520/2022), the closing date is June 10. Sue Murray

Household chemical collection at Long Jetty New dates have been set for a chemical cleanout event in Long Jetty after it was cancelled earlier in the year due to severe weather conditions. There will also be an additional two cleanouts in August; one at Charmhaven and the other at Kariong. Residents are again encouraged to clear out unwanted and out-of-date hazardous items from homes, garages and sheds to be correctly disposed of for free at the chemical cleanout events. Community members can safely drop off their chemicals for free between 9am to 3.30pm daily on the following dates: Long Jetty Council Depot, Morris Pl, Bateau Bay on Saturday and Sunday, June 11 and 12; Event Park, Kariong, located off Kangoo Rd, on Saturday and Sunday, August 6

and 7; and Charmhaven Council Depot, Chelmsford Rd, Charmhaven on Saturday and Sunday, August 13 and 14. Council Unit Manager Waste Services and Business Development, Andrew Pearce, said that due to the ongoing severe weather earlier this year, the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) made the necessary decision to reschedule the chemical cleanout event in Long Jetty. “The community’s safety was at the forefront of the decision to postpone the cleanout event at Long Jetty, with the NSW EPA diverting resources to affected areas across NSW during this challenging time,” he said. “We look forward to welcoming community members back to these free events … which allow residents to dispose of hazardous materials safely and for the recovery of reusable materials.

“We expect this to be of particular interest to those residents that have experienced household build-up of these items during the pandemic and also recent flooding events. Pearce said that incorrect disposal of chemicals, such as dumping, placing in bins or pouring down drains, were not only offences that attract fines and penalties, but can also contaminate our waterways

and landfill sites. “This is just one of the many resource recovery initiatives offered to residents beyond their household waste and recycling collection services, which the community can discover more about by checking the A-Z Waste Disposal and Recycling Guide online at 1Coast.com.au,” Pearce said. Items that can be dropped off

include pesticides, gas bottles, fire extinguishers, fluorescent globes and tubes as well as any unknown or identified chemicals which are accepted for identification and correct disposal. Council Administrator, Rik Hart, said he continued to be impressed by the ongoing commitment from the community to responsibly dispose of problem waste. “In previous years, cleanout events across the region have continued to attract consistent, record-breaking numbers, so it’s great to see these events still taking place this year for the community to attend,” he said. “With growing interest in the event, it is clear that residents are eager to do the right thing and keep these hazardous materials out of landfills, which Council is determined to support.” Up to 100 litres of paint can

be accepted per vehicle, in containers of 20 litres or less. For all other items, only household quantities of up to 20 litres or 20kg are accepted. Council urges residents to transport material safely, keep chemicals in the original container and remain in their vehicles when dropping off hazardous waste. For the full list of chemicals that can be dropped off call 131 555 or visit the NSW Environment Protection Authority website. The Household Chemical CleanOut Program is a NSW Environment Protection Authority Waste Less, Recycle More initiative funded by the waste levy, brought to you by the NSW Environment Protection Authority, Paintback and Central Coast. Source: Media release, May 23 Central Coast Council

Libraries closed for maintenance Toukley, Tuggerah, Kincumber, Lake Haven and Bateau Bay libraries are undergoing maintenance and improvement works and will be closed at various times in May and June.

Toukley Library is closed until May 29 while a new roof and LED lighting are installed. Tuggerah Library will be closed over the weekend of May 28 and 29 for maintenance

of the air-conditioning. Lake Haven Library is being repainted until Monday, June 30, and Kincumber Library is being repainted, both inside and out, over the next four

weeks. Both libraries will remain open but there could be some paint fumes and disruptions to areas within the library. Bateau Bay Library will be

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Catholic school staff to walk off job on May 27 Around 1,000 teachers and support staff at the region’s Catholic schools are expected to walk off the job on Friday, May 27, as they join action throughout NSW and the ACT demanding better pay and conditions. More than 17,000 teachers and support staff in 540 Catholic diocesan schools are striking in support of five key claims for their new enterprise agreement. The Independent Education Union (IEU) executive has endorsed the full-day stop work, with rallies to be held across the state. IEU NSW/ACT Branch President, Chris Wilkinson, who lives on the Central Coast, said the action would involve not just teachers, but also support and ancillary staff. “Teachers at the moment are drowning in administrative and data collection work they are being asked to do as well as teaching,” Wilkinson said. “This is exacerbated by staff shortages due to COVID-19 and other illness.

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“Teachers are being asked to ‘babysit’ classes because there are no casuals available to fill the gaps and this is taking up all the time they usually have for preparation and planning. “It’s not good enough – we are concerned about teachers’

mental health and wellbeing. “We need to give them the time they need so students can have the best education possible.” Wilkinson said staff from around the Coast were like to join major rallies in Sydney or

Newcastle on the day. Branch Secretary, Mark Northam, said industrial action was not taken lightly. “Teachers and support staff across both the government and non-government sectors are dedicated professionals

pushed to breaking point,” he said. “Schools have been running on goodwill, but it is rapidly evaporating.” The move follows a formal balloting process complying with strict federal laws run across all 11 Catholic dioceses

by an external agent. “The sharply rising cost of living, lack of real wages growth, ever-increasing workloads and the pandemic have caused crippling staff shortages in Catholic schools. Our members are exhausted and burnt out,” Northam said. “Catholic school employers are following the NSW Government’s lead in limiting pay rises to 2.04 per cent, a short-sighted approach that has resulted in the current staffing crisis. Teachers are leaving the profession and graduates are not entering it.” The IEU is calling on employers to: pay teachers what they’re worth (an increase of 10-15 per cent over two years); give support staff a fair deal (pay parity with colleagues in public sector schools); let teachers teach by cutting paperwork; allow time to plan (two more hours release from face-toface teaching per week); and end staff shortages. Terry Collins

Smoking not just bad for your health With World No Tobacco Day on May 31, Central Coast residents are being warned of the damage smoking and vaping does, not just to health but to the environment.

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The day’s theme this year is Tobacco: Threat to our environment. Tobacco is the most littered item on Earth, with four and a half trillion cigarette butts polluting the planet each year. In addition, 84 million tonnes of carbon dioxide is emitted annually by tobacco production, raising global temperatures. Central Coast Local Health District says the rise in use of plastic, single-use vapes is adding to the problem locally.

“The impact tobacco products have on our environment is massive,” Health Promotion Officer, Jessica Maloney, said. “When you add into the mix that we’re seeing a sharp increase in the number of people – particularly young people – on the Central Coast using e-cigarettes, it’s creating a dual threat for both our health and the environment. “Many e-cigarettes produce or emit vapour containing chemicals and toxins that can cause serious lung damage and even cancer. “These chemicals also pollute the environment, and the added waste from e-cigarette batteries, devices and cartridges is littering the parks

and beaches we love on the Coast.” Local not-for-profit organisation Take 3 for the Sea said discarded vapes are a growing concern. “We’ve always picked up a lot of cigarette butts at our beach clean-ups,” Take 3 CEO, Jacquie Riddell, said. “But now we’re coming across discarded e-cigarettes as well. “This is concerning because parts of them are made of plastic, which breaks down into smaller and smaller pieces in the ocean. These can be mistaken for food by animals, causing injury, suffocation and even death. “We ask everyone to dispose of their e-cigarettes responsibly

as they should their cigarette butts, and remember to take three pieces of rubbish away with you every time you go to the beach, waterway, or anywhere.” Last year, Central Coast Local Health District launched Say No to Vaping, a campaign to raise awareness of the health risks of e-cigarettes. For more information, visit www. healthpromotion.com.au/ SayNoToVaping. For support to quit smoking, call Quitline on 13 QUIT (13 7848) or visit www.icanquit. com.au. Source: Media release, May 20 Central Coast Local Health District

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Charity race day for prostate cancer fund Central Coast men have a 20 per cent increased risk of death from prostate cancer, and now Clubs NSW Central Coast and Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA) have teamed up to do something about it. The Clubs NSW Central Coast has just named PCFA an official charity partner for the next three years, in a bid to improve awareness and support for men in the region. To kick-start their support, Clubs NSW Central Coast Region are hosting a sold-out Charity Race Day at the Wyong Race Club on Thursday, June 16, with all proceeds going to PCFA’s work across the Central Coast. With 300 men diagnosed each year in the Central Coast area, Clubs NSW Central Coast Region Chairman, Phil Walker, said the benefits of the partnership would be profound. “Too many Central Coast men are dying before their time from this disease, and we are

committed to working with PCFA to do something about it, by getting the message out and raising funding for life-saving research and specialist nursing

services,” he said. “We’re hoping to enjoy a sellout Charity Race Day and urge the community to show their support by joining us at the

track.” PCFA CEO, Anne Savage, commended Clubs NSW Central Coast Region. “Nearly one in four cancers

among men on the Central Coast are prostate cancer, which speaks to the prevalence of this disease and the impact it has on the local community,”

she said. “The Race Day is a wonderful chance for us to change things – to raise awareness and funds that save lives and promote detection of prostate cancer before it spreads. “We know we can beat this disease if we detect it at its earliest stage, and we are galloping towards that goal faster than ever thanks to the Club NSW Central Coast Region and Wyong Racing,” Savage said. Funds raised will be used to develop new awareness materials and expand PCFA’s work on the Coast, while ensuring clinical trials are accessible to men in the region. “We could not be more grateful to the team at Clubs NSW Central Coast and the local heroes who have inspired this partnership, and we look forward to hitting the track for a future free from prostate cancer,” she said. Source: Media release, May 23 Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia

Retreat to help first responders deal with trauma Volunteer emergency first responders will come together in Wyong for a retreat weekend to learn how to reduce mental illhealth and suicide after trauma. It will in a series of third First Responder Emergency Services Health Education Retreat weekends to be held around NSW. The retreats are run by notfor-profit charitable organisation, Australian First Responder Foundation. Founder and director of the Foundation, Louise Murphy, said the purpose was to look after the mental health of emergency service volunteers such as the Rural Fire Service, State Emergency Service, St John Ambulance, Surf Life Saving and Marine Rescue. “Our people are wellrespected and experienced in the field, know the demands and expectations and bring effective techniques to address the mental stressors of life as an emergency first responder,” she said. Foundation patron Greg Mullins – the former NSW Fire and Rescue Commissioner and now a Rural Fire Service deputy captain – knows the aftereffects of trauma from his own battle with post-traumatic stress. “You can push it underneath for a while, but one day it doesn’t work anymore,” he

said. “I just wish I’d known some of these things about how to cope when I was a young firey. It would have made life a lot easier,” he said. “These retreats serve as psychological first aid. It’s about equipping volunteers with skills to deal with their own trauma and stress, as well as peer support to reach out when you see someone in distress – and it’s important to let them know about services available. “Ultimately, it’s about saving lives. Sadly, we’ve lost too many good people who took their own lives because of trauma. “Take the Black Summer fires, going from fire to fire to fire for months, or the floods in Lismore for example. Our volunteers are in this hightempo, high-fatigue, running on adrenaline scenario, sometimes wondering if they’re going to get home at all. Then afterwards, well, it’s really difficult to wind down and just get back to your usual work and everyday life. “How do they process what they saw, heard and smelt? It’s really difficult.” Mullins said the retreats have been wildly successful. “It’s a fantastic program and the feedback from the volunteers has been just out of this world – it’s a real credit to Louise,” he said. Murphy identified a gap in

mental health and wellbeing services for first responder emergency services volunteers during a Churchill Fellowship in 2019. She formed the Australian First Responder Foundation and the retreat model in 2020 after a tour of the UK, Canada and USA as part of the Fellowship. In 2021, Murphy received a Rotary Inspirational Women’s Award, and she has received wide support for the program from Rotary Clubs. Following two retreats in late 2021, four more are planned this year, including one for 19 volunteers at Kooindah Waters Resort, Wyong, from June 1719. Sue Murray

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DOWN IN THE GARDEN: It’s Time to Grow Brilliant Brassicas

CHERALYN DARCEY

Cooler weather is upon us and that means cabbages, cauliflowers and broccoli and company are on the horizon. These are the mustard family of plants and also part of the Cruciferae family. They are all incredibly good for you as they contain high levels of fibre and vitamins and depending on their type, many other beneficial elements. All of these vegetables are also often referred to as ‘super’ foods because they contain substances known as glycosylates. These are what give them their stronger flavour and aroma, but it is these that also help inhibit the development of many cancer types as well as reduce inflammation and balance our stress responses. Get planting now and you can be enjoying the treats of winter at your place. The list of vegetables belonging to the Brassica family is very long, but these are probably the most common vegetables that most of us consume regularly along with gardening and cooking tips. Cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata) Although there are lots of varieties, most really do best when cultivated now, in the autumn. Sow into seed trays and then transplant when around 8 to 10cm high. Water the trays well for a few days before transplanting and then ensure they are kept moist after moving into place. Bury the first two leaves when planting out as this will ensure greater stability of the

growing plant. They need a sunny position in very deep, rich soil that is free draining. Watering needs to be regular to avoid loose heads and a nitrogen-rich general fertiliser is recommended. To harvest, cut the head from the plant and then score the stump of the plant twice in a cross about 1.5cm deep as this can encourage a supplementary growth of smaller cabbages. No matter the type, all can be used by shredding their raw leaves for salads, as an addition to stir fries that can also replace noodles for a lower carb option and are the base for most coleslaws and sauerkraut. Broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica) Like many vegetables, Broccoli has lots of varieties these days and this means you can pretty much ensure yearround crops in our temperate area. In saying that now is the time for planting most, and you can get those seeds into trays, so they are ready for the garden once they reach the size recommended by the variety. They all love a warm position and lots of sun and though free-draining soil is best, they do like to be kept a tad on the moist side. Feeding should be regular and keep the nitrogen levels low in your selected feed as you want more florets not more leaves. Harvest as per variety by cutting the head and leaving as much stem as possible so that additional supplementary heads can form. Keep feeding so this can occur. So many ways and so many delicious outcomes. The stems can be chopped up and roasted, added to stir fries or soups and the delicious heads chopped into salads raw or used in stir fries or even steamed. Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis) Most varieties can be planted from mid to late autumn. On the Coast, they are best raised in seed trays and then

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transplanted once about 10cm in height. Make sure that watering is steady and even throughout growth until harvest as this will give you nicely formed heads. Keep nitrogen feeding low as you want the plant to focus on development of the head, not the leaves. They do like a liquid feed every fortnight as well. Once the heads are reaching maturity, bend over the leaves and tie at the top to enclose. This will keep them white, clean and deter pests. Harvest by cutting head from plant once the size for variety has been achieved or if you notice separation of florets occurring. Keep up feed and watering of plant after harvest as this can encourage additional smaller heads. Use in the same way as Broccoli but also try grating as a low carb substitute to rice or slicing through entire firm heads to create Cauliflower steaks which cook up wonderfully on the BBQ. Brussel Sprouts (Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera) Look out for varieties that can be planted in autumn, (which is the majority) and sow into seed trays. They are not fond of root disturbance so you might like to chance sowing into their final destination, if not, water well the days before popping them out of their trays. You will need a sheltered position that is sunny and a very rich, free-draining soil for these lovelies. While your seeds are germinating, let’s check the

chance to develop. Having healthy soil and plants are the best defence against pests and disease but you might try also some clever companion planting. For brassicas, plant in some anise, thyme, pennyroyal and letting a healthy tomato plant or two stay in the plot can also help deter pests. Don’t water the actual plants but rather the soil and that goes for fertilisers as well as this will help keep diseases at bay. If you do have an infestation of insects, look for an organic preparation but perhaps one of the best ways is to simply sacrifice a few plants in a plot grown near the edge of your garden. Plant a couple of each in a small plot for the pests. Leave them undisturbed and you should see pests preferring to set up home there rather than your busy garden area.

soil quality in their final position. It needs to be rich in organic matter, so add if needed and requires a pH of around 7. If lower, then add lime as per instructions. Once you have planted out your brussels sprouts, feed with a nitrogen rich fertiliser, but once sprouts have begun to form, back off on the nitrogen. They love steady watering so don’t let them dry out. To harvest, cut off mature sprouts with a sharp small knife. I was never a fan until I had these little beauties roasted. Just superb! You can also steam, sauté or finely slice or even grate raw for salads. There are so many brilliant brassicas to explore and discover other than ‘the big four’ and some you might consider for your garden include: bok choy (Brassica rapa, variety chinensis), brown mustard (Brassica juncea), collards (Brassica oleracea, variety acephala), kale (Brassica oleracea, variety acephala), kohlrabi (Brassica oleracea, variety gongylodes), turnip (Brassica rapa, variety rapa), horseradish (Armoracia rusticana), wasabi (Eutrema japonicum), watercress (Nasturtium officinale), white mustard (Sinapis alba), radish (Raphanus sativus), rock cress (genus Arabis), rocket (genus Sisymbrium) and even wasabi (Eutrema japonicum). Pest Control

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How to Garden Indoors & Grow Your Own Food Year Round Ultimate Guide to Vertical, Container, and Hydroponic Gardening Kim Roman, Fox Chapel and IMM Lifestyle, April 2022 ISBN: 9781580118675, 192 pages There’s more you can grow indoors other than houseplants and Kim Roman shares a solid guide to growing edibles in various ways, all indoors.

We love them and so do pests and this is one reason that I have suggested bringing up your seedlings in seed trays rather than planting them straight into the garden bed. This gives them a bit of a

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Technical considerations and solutions surrounding containers, location, lighting, water, and soil are explored along with expert tips to ensure your indoor crops are healthy, happy, and abundant. Challenges like pests and diseases are set out and solutions given. Temperature, pollination and feeding are also well covered, and I especially liked the charts that assist in figuring out exactly what and when to plant indoors. You can also find profiles for a good range of plants to further help you in your indoor plant gardening.

YOUR GARDENING GUIDE You can plant the following: culinary herbs, artichokes, broad beans, broccoli, cress, lettuce, mustard, onions, peas, radishes, shallots, spring onions, silverbeet, spinach, ageratum, alyssum, calendula, candytuft, Canterbury bells, carnation,cineraria,cornflower, delphinium, dianthus, everlasting daisy, forget-menot, foxglove, godetia, gypsophila, hollyhock, honesty, larkspur, linaria, Livingston daisy, lobelia, nemesia, nigella, pansy, poppy, primula, snapdragon, statice, stock, sweet pea, viola, Virginia stock, 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 co-host 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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Macy and Molly to head offshore in Challenger Series Shelly Beach’s Molly Picklum in the round of 64 at the Sydney Surf Pro on May 20, 2022

SURFING Central Coast surfers, Macy Callaghan and Molly Picklum, have seen the last of Australian waves in the World Surf League’s 2022 Challenger Series, with both being knocked out after high quality starts. The Series began with the Gold Coast Pro at Snapper Rocks from May 7-10, where

Picklum took silver behind 16-year-old American, Caitlin Simmers, and Callaghan advanced up to the round of 16, when she was defeated by the eventual winner. Both surfers posted two wins in their opening four-person heats, with Picklum continuing to complete one-on-one wins against Hawaiians Coco Ho and Bettylou Sakura Johnson, as well as fellow Australian Tyler

Wright. Despite scoring the best single-wave score of 6.50, Picklum lost the final in the last minute when Simmers launched into the lead on her final attempt, winning narrowly by 11.86 to 11.27. “It is always nice to win, but I am so stoked for Caity,” Picklum said. “I can’t wait for our year together and hopefully

we will be in a bunch of finals together. Of course, hopefully I get her one of these finals.” The second stop on the Challenger Series, the Sydney Surf Pro at Manly Beach, began a week later, on May 18. Callaghan again reached the round of 16, going down 16.00 to 13.16 to a top-class performance from Southern California’s Alyssa Spencer.

Picklum was undone in the four-person round of 32, losing in the dying seconds again to Sarah Baum despite having the best single-wave score all heat – an impressive 7.33. The Challenger Series now leaves Australia, with six more events overseas, starting with the Ballito Pro in South Africa from July 3-10. With eight stops in total, the best five performances from each

competitor will count towards their overall score, with the top six women surfers qualifying for the 2023 Championship Tour. Picklum can bank the 7,800 points from her runner-up finish at Snapper Rocks, while Callaghan’s 3320 points for 9th place (round of 16) is a promising start. Haakon Barry

Razorbacks topple Trojans RUGBY The Ourimbah Razorbacks returned to form this weekend defeating premiers Terrigal 25-14 in Round 7 of the CCRU at Ourimbah Rugby Park. The Razorbacks got the better of the opening 40 minutes after opening the scoring with two early penalty goals to Jarrod Grange. Both teams battled for supremacy, but it was the Razorbacks who crossed for a try just prior to half time to extend their lead to 11-0 going

into the break. After an extended delay at the start of the second half because of a serious injury, play resumed and both teams were able to cross for two converted tries, each scoring 14 points. Best for the Razorbacks were locks Steve Finley and Josefa Biu, and No.8 Rob Peden while Terrigal was best served by prop Harry Gray and centre Richard Hooper. The win lifts Ourimbah into fourth place on the ladder with Terrigal struggling on 9. At Woongarrah Oval, home side Warnervale defeated by

Avoca Beach 27-12. Avoca Beach crossed for the first try early on and was able to dominate the first half, going into the half-time break 15-0. The second half was a far more even affair with each team posting 12 points in the final 40 minutes. This match was also interrupted by a serious injury which affected both teams. Best players for Avoca Beach were No.8 Matt Anderson, playing his 300th game for the club, centre Steve Pike, halfback Mitch Magrath and winger Josh Parrish, who was

able to cross for two tries later in the match. Warnervale was best served by halfback Brenton Acreman, No.8 Tevita Piukala and centre Sione Piukala. The win sees Avoca Beach jump to the top of the competition ladder with 19 points while Warnervale drops to third spot on 15. The Lakes and Kariong met at Kariong Oval in a hard-fought battle, with Kariong holding on to secure a 33-24 win to move into outright second on the ladder with 16 points. Kariong opened the scoring

with a try in the opening few minutes, but The Lakes were quick to respond with their own converted try before Kariong took control to go into the break leading by 26-19 and were able to hold on in the second half, courtesy of some excellent defence. Best players for Kariong were fullback Jake Hubbard, centre Lachlan Peruch and lock Nick Outram, while The Lakes’ fiveeight Brayden HutchinsonWalters, prop Tim Poese and centre Lathan HutchinsonWalters all played strongly. In the final match of the

round, Hornsby thumped Woy Woy 89-22 after racing to a 63-7 lead by half time In round 8 on May 28, the match of the day will be the clash at Ourimbah Rugby Park when the Razorbacks take on Warnervale. In other matches, The Lakes will host Avoca Beach at Slade Park, Woy Woy will be home against Terrigal at Woy Woy Oval and Kariong will travel to Gosford Showground to meet Gosford. Source: Media release, May 22 Central Coast Rugby Union