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21 FEBRUARY 2020

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Portaloos bring relief Davistown Progress Association will approach Central Coast Council to provide a “big fix” to ongoing sewerage problems, after the township’s sewer service experienced major flooding following the storm event on February 7-9. Association President, Jenny McCulla, said that service to more than 400 homes was affected, as stormwater runoff flooded the system and Portaloos had to be rushed in. “Major problems started to become apparent on February 10 and 11, and it became a serious health issue,” McCulla said. “I called Council and Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, on the morning of February 12, and I have to say the response was very quick. “Council already had lots of trucks in the area pumping and vacuuming,and they responded immediately to our request for Portaloos for the areas worst affected. “By February 13, there were lots of trucks at work in the area, and the Portaloos remained throughout the following weekend.” By the afternoon of February 15, 70 percent of the affected homes had had their sewer service restored, with the final mop up concluding early the following week. A small number of Portaloos

Bill Konigsmark said he and his wife had endured an eight-day nightmare

were left in place at various locations in the township, with more severe weather conditions predicted. Residents, Bill and Dianne Konigsmark, said that they had endured “an eight-day nightmare”.

Recently returned from a stay in hospital, Bill Konigsmark said Council had had to pump out his home system four or five times over the eight days, with extended periods when the couple were left high and dry.

“There was one period of four days straight when we couldn’t use the toilet or even take a shower,” he said. “We had to make several dashes to the public facilities at Pirate Ship Park in Pine Ave.

“One of these was very late at night, when my wife and I had to walk with torches to the park. “It was a dangerous time of night to be out walking and I ended up covered in mosquito bites.” Konigsmark said this was the second time he and his wife had experienced sewerage problems in the two years they have lived at Davistown. “You don’t expect this sort of conditions in 2020,” he said. Portaloos have now been left outside the couple’s home, but they are hopeful that they will not have to use them. Dianne Konigsmark said she was angry that her husband, still weak from his stay in hospital, had had to make the walk to the park to use facilities after midnight. “Some of the neighbours, who were not as badly affected, offered us the use of their facilities, but you can’t go knocking on doors at midnight,” she said. McCulla said Council staff were “magnificent” in keeping residents up to date and answering questions, and there had been a letter box drop of brochures from NSW Health. “But we never want a repeat of this,” she said. “We will be calling for a major overhaul and audit of the sewerage system.” Continued page 8

Call for Mayor to resign As the clean-up continues following the devastating storms earlier this month, Central Coast Mayor, Lisa Matthews, is weathering a storm of her own. A motion going before Council at its February 24 meeting calling for her to resign due to an “unprecedented collapse in community confidence in Council”.

The motion will be brought by Councillors Bruce McLachlan and Greg Best, as a community campaign brews on social media to start legal class action against Council to compensate for damage caused to properties during the flooding of Tuggerah lakes which started on February 8.

Power has finally been restored to most suburbs on the Central Coast following the huge storm event. See page 3

Business

After 10 years at the helm, Take 3 co-founder Tim Silverwood will step down as the group’s Chief Executive Officer. See page 15

Editorial

As a conservative, I have enormous faith in the power of markets. They unleash innovation, propel investment, spur jobs and foster prosperity. See page 14 Woy Woy Philosophy Society

The Confessions of St Augustine of Hippo

Its Chromefest weekend and I’ve never seen Robbo so busy. If he’s buffed the bumper bar on his Hilux once, he’s buffed it a thousand times. See page 33

Continued page 6

Puzzles page 26

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First Australian pairing to reach the Men’s grand final since in 1998

Purcell, who hails from Terrigal, and his partner, Luke Saville, went down to eleventh seeded Rajeev Ram and Joe Salisbury in the final at Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena on February 2, but not before making their own mark on the competition. Wildcarded into the tournament, Purcell and Saville turned heads as the first Australian pairing to reach the Men’s grand final since Todd Woodbridge and Mark Woodforde in 1998, before Purcell was even born. Max Purcell and Luke Saville

Health District Board reluctantly agrees to meet with Wyong Coal over $14.8M donation W

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yong Coal representatives and the Board of Central Coast Local Health District will meet next Wednesday, February 12, to discuss a proposal by the mining company to donate $14.8M to health services. Chief Executive of the District, Dr Andrew Montague, said the meeting was “to discuss the Board’s decision to decline the funding offer. “While the District appreciates offers of financial support from the business community, the Board determined that this proposal was not

appropriate to accept at this stage, due to current community sentiment and potential public health effects, particularly in relation to air quality and noise pollution,” Dr Montague said. Wyong Coal operates the Korean owned Wallarah 2 longwall mine which was approved by the NSW Government in 2018 to operate in the Dooralong and Yarramalong valleys. Project manager of the mine, Ken Barry, said a meeting with the Board was first sought about mid 2019. “We wanted to put forward a proposal for a significant amount of money which was going to be paid to them before December 31,” he said.

“It was to be a partnership proposal between Wyong Coal, the Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) and the Central Coast Local Health District. “We thought it was a good idea to target Wyong Hospital because it was in our direct community and the money we were offering up front was $100,000 to be paid before the end of the year. “Initially we got very favourable feedback that the Board would like to meet with us and discuss our proposal,” Barry said. “We were pretty excited because, as a company, we’re going to be a member of this community for a long

time and we saw this as an opportunity to give something back to the community as we moved on with the mining operations. “The problem was that the Local Health District Board refused to speak to us, even though at first they gave us positive feedback “Generally, it shouldn’t be that hard to give away money,” Barry said. “It’s really disappointing. “It seems to us that a unilateral decision has been made by the CEO and members of the Board based upon policy on the run, and policy of their own, based on their concerns about health, air quality and noise, which is just outrageous.

“It’s already been demonstrated that these things are not as big an issue as what’s put out there,” Barry said. “To compound that, there’s a community out there that’s crying out for better services and they’re not getting them. “We’re not getting into any argument about government funding, that’s got nothing to do with us, but if in any way we can contribute to the wellbeing of the community, this is a fantastic way to do it. “Shouldn’t that really be considered and shouldn’t the Board at least meet with us and hear us out,” Barry said. “Now the Board has agreed to meet us on February 12 and we need

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60,000 signature petition presented to Parliament

he dream run of Wyong Tennis Club’s Max Purcell through the Australian Open Men’s Doubles Grand Slam has come to an end.

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A large contingent of Central Coast residents travelled to Canberra on February 4 to join the People’s Climate Assembly in the grounds of Parliament House as Federal Parliament resumed for the year.

to at least talk about our proposal, which would have amounted to almost $15M over the 28-year life of the mine. “I can’t give an annual figure, but last year $100,000 was offered and we were hoping to roll the program into this year, however, the District has already done themselves a $100,00 disservice, and probably the same for this year, and that’s really unfortunate,” Barry said. Source: Interview, Feb 4 Ken Barry, Wallarah 2 mine Project Manager, Wyong Coal Media statement, Feb 3 Dr Andrew Montague, Chief Executive Central Coast Local Health District Reporter: Sue Murray

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Representatives from Save Our Coast were on hand to deliver a petition bearing 59,000 signatures calling for an end to the PEP11 licence, which allows for seismic testing and drilling for gas off our coastline. The petition was handed to Independent MP, Zali Steggall, who was to present it to Parliament on February 6. Save Our Coast founder, Natasha Deen, said the petition, which was begun in 2018, was presented with support from Greens’ Senators, Mehreen Faruqi, Peter Whish-Wilson and Adam Bandt. “The community support at the event saw the petition increase to now over 60,000 signatures,” Deen said. “By delivering these petitions to Canberra, we are bringing our plea to Save Our Coast to

News

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Natasha Deen, founder of Save Our Coast, with supporters outside Parliament House

ruled out seismic testing in waters off the Central Coast, the PEP11 licence still allows for drilling. “We are delighted to have the support of Independent MP Zali Steggall and The Greens,” Deen said. “Although we celebrate that seismic testing has been cancelled off our coast, we

must have legislation implemented that will completely ban seismic testing and remove this threat of PEP 11 off our coast, otherwise we remain at the mercy of the whims of fossil fuel companies. “We hope that other MPs will step forward in support of our petition to denounce the flawed PEP 11 plan that allows offshore blasting or drilling for fossil

fuels from Manly to Newcastle, in the most heavily populated coast line of Australia, putting our beaches, our thriving tourism and fisheries industries, and our climate all at risk.” Source: Media release, Feb 5 Natasha Deen, founder, Save Our Coast

Overripe bananas from Woolworths stores at Erina, Gosford and Lisarow are being baked into banana bread loaves in-stores... See page 15

Editorial

ARRCC supporters made a meditation tent available and a number of faith leaders participated in a peaceful, silent encirclement of Parliament House. Earlier in the day, Bower helped lead an Interfaith Mourning Ritual for bushfire victims, organised by the Canberra Interfaith Forum and

Fr Rod Bower with other religious leaders at Parliament House

the Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture. “A religious response to climate change is essential for a healthy spirituality,” Bower said. “It’s an expression of our connection with God, with each other and with the earth. “Our responsibility to care for the earth is something that is common to all the faiths.”

Buddhist Gillian Reffell, who is Secretary of ARRCC, was part of a panel of faith speakers the preceding day which included Bower and Catholic Brigidine Sister, Jane Keogh. “With the wake-up call that has been the bushfire crisis, we ask that the Government be guided by those experts who are offering pathways to a prosperous and sustainable future which does not depend

on fossil fuels,” Reffell said. “Australia is very vulnerable to global warming and it would be in the interests of country people, our children, Australia’s Pacific neighbours and the world if we finally begin to embrace the new, clean technologies of the future.” Keogh spoke about the need to reach out to the “unconvinced”.

“People are good at heart, but they don’t understand the facts,” she said. “Right now, as long as they think that you do respect them, they might be more interested in talking about the issues. “Talk about how the climate issue has affected you personally and what you’re doing about it,.then listen and be respectful.” The People’s Climate Assembly is hosting five days of events this week, involving a coalition of more than 20 community organisations, including School Strike for Climate, Stop Adani, Maritime Workers Union, Aboriginal Elders, Extinction Rebellion, ARRCC and Doctors for the Environment. Source: Media release, Feb 5 Gosford Anglican priest, Rod Bower

Central Coast Mayor, Lisa Matthews, has welcomed Wednesday’s State Government declaration of a state of natural disaster for the Central Coast, and is urging Premier Gladys Berejiklian to visit the region to see first-hand how recent downpours have impacted the Coast community. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, said the declaration was made in response to recent severe storms and flooding. “Entire streets currently look like watery war zones, there are approximately 38,000 people still without power and many trees are blocking roads across the region,” Crouch said. “I have been in constant contact with the Premier and Minister for Emergency Services to ensure that a natural disaster declaration could be made as quickly as possible. “This means that assistance is available for people whose

Reeves St Narara Photo: Melinda Middleton

homes or belongings have been damaged, and for Council to clean up public assets. “I encourage flood-affected residents and business owners to contact the Disaster Welfare Assistance Line on 1800 018 444. “The recovery effort is ongoing and I want to thank local SES crews from Gosford and Wyong for their selfless

service, as well as the other emergency services involved.” Minister for Police and Emergency Services, David Elliott, said the assistance will be provided through the jointly funded Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA). “The Central Coast is one of 56 local government areas across NSW that has been hit

by last weekend’s storms,” Elliott said. Cr Matthews said it was “fantastic” to see the State Government step in and give Council and the community “the support we need to recover”. “I look forward to welcoming the Premier to our region,” Cr Matthews said.

“I want to show the Premier the impact of the recent event and ask for her support to find a long-term solution to the maintenance and viability of our waterways. “This is not the time for political point scoring and finger pointing. “We must pull together. “All levels of government must work hand in hand with our community in the recovery and the long-term future of the Central Coast.” Cr Matthews was set to present a Mayoral Minute to the Council meeting on February 12, calling on Council to officially invite the Premier to visit and asking for an investigation into the ongoing problems experienced at the Entrance Channel and Tuggerah Lakes. In the Mayoral Minute, Cr Matthews says the recent severe weather event again highlighted the vulnerability of the region’s community and infrastructure. Continued Page 5

Federal Minister for Communications, Cyber Safety and the Arts, Paul Fletcher, responds to our recent Editorial on safety concerns with 5G mobile technologies. See page 14 Woy Woy Philosophy Society

Celebration of the Stoics

You have to hand it to Thommo, he really is a stoic fellow. Not only is he a longsuffering Mariners supporter, but he showed true stoic calm earlier today representing himself in Gosford Local Court

on charges of indecent... See page 33

Puzzles page 26

Residents of North Avoca were astonished when a rare “beaked” whale washed up on the beach on February 10. Ronny Ling, of the Central Coast Dolphin Project, who is also a volunteer for the Organisation for the Rescue and Research of Cetaceans in Australia (ORRCA), said sightings of the “beaked” whale family were rare, due to their normal deep-sea habitat. “There are around 17 different types of known ‘beaked’ whales in the world, and we suspect that this one may be of the ginkgo-toothed species, which is even more rare,” Ling said. “Beaked whales are unusual in that they almost look dolphinesque and are normally found only in the deep sea, where they dive even deeper than sperm whales to hunt squid and fish. “For one to be in this close to

shore is really unusual, you would assume the whale was injured or had some sort of problem to be so far in-shore.” Ling said the whale got caught in breakers off North Avoca and became disoriented after being pummelled by the waves. “It was obviously injured when it came in, whether those injuries caused it to be so far in or whether they were caused

by the waves is unclear,” he said. “It was observed splashing in the shallows before turning itself around and heading back out to sea. “But unfortunately, it swam straight back out into what we call ‘shark alley’, the area between the lagoon and the shark tower.” The whale was obviously

attacked by multiple sharks, with its carcass washing back onshore around 6pm on Monday evening. “There was a lot of water around following the weekend’s heavy rains and the sharks would have been curious,” Ling said. “Sadly the whale made an opportune target. “Unfortunately, there was

only about a third of the whale left after it had been demolished by large sharks.” Ling said the head of the shark had been removed for study. “The key to identification of the species is the teeth, and it is likely that this was a female whale so the teeth hadn’t erupted,” he said. “The head will be examined at Kincumber Veterinary Hospital. “A positive identification could provide useful scientific data.” Ling said the rest of the carcass would be removed by National Parks and Wildlife Service staff and buried at a secret location, from which the bones could be exhumed in future to provide more data. Source: Interview, Feb 11 Ronny Ling, Central Coast Dolphin Project Reporter: Terry Collins

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Power cut, roads closed and trains cancelled after storm

News

Strong winds and heavy rain between February 8 to 10 caused power cuts, road closures and the cancellation of train services on the Peninsula.

As the clean-up from the February 8 and 9 weekend’s devastating storms continues, with more rain predicted for later in the week... See page 6

Business

International chemical company, BASF, is expanding operations at its BioTech Solutions site at Somersby... See page 15

Editorial

Tree down at Umina Beach squashes two cars

A total of 195.5mm of rain was recorded at Umina in the 48 hours to 4pm on Sunday, February 9, with winds speeds estimated at up to 70km/h. Trains from Gosford and Hornsby were cancelled and rail commuters from Woy Woy were being transported by buses while infrastructure damage was repaired. Brickwharf Rd at Woy Woy was closed and several roads in Umina were flooded. Grandview Cres in Hardys Bay was blocked when a tree fell over the road, Residents in many areas of Umina, Ettalong, Pearl Beach and Patonga were without power for several days. A statement issued by Ausgrid said it was one of the worst storms to hit the network in the past 20 years, with damage including fallen and snapped power lines. Power was not expected to be restored in some areas until the

end of the last weekend. Gosford State Emergency Service deputy commander Mr Werner Klumpp said the flooding was exacerbated on the Peninsula by high tides. “The aggravating fact is that with the high tides we’ve been having in some areas of the Peninsula and around Woy Woy, the drains draining into Brisbane Water actually don’t work because the level of the Brisbane Water is higher than the drain,” he said. “It’s tidal, so when the tide goes out the water can drain away.” Community facilities which opened for residents to shower or get access to power included Peninsula Leisure Centre, Umina Surf Club, Wagstaffe Hall and Ocean Beach Surf Club. All beaches were closed last week and warnings issue to avoid waterways because of risk of pollution due to stormwater run-off after extended heavy rainfall. SOURCE: Interview (Sue Murray) 12 Feb 2020 Werner Klumpp, Gosford SES Media releases, 11 Feb 2020 Lisa Matthews, Central Coast Council Mike Allsop, WTKCA

Southern Spirit women’s captain out for four weeks

Rare “beaked” whale washed up on North Avoca Beach

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State of natural disaster declared

Forresters Beach residents are demanding more transparency from Central Coast Council Council over continuing poor water quality in Forresters Creek

Federal Parliament. “The thousands who have signed this petition demonstrate the deep caring that the communities have for the coast, and we honour our commitment to each and every person who has signed the petition to stop seismic testing and cancel PEP 11.” Although Advent Energy has

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Over 200 people from across the Central Coast attended the Power & Pollution Summit at Lake Macquarie over the weekend of February 8-9. See page 14 Woy Woy Philosophy Society

Eighth Meeting: Jesus and the Gospel According to Johnno

As every good philosopher knows, things that start with the same letter always go together, like love and lace, Hilux and hardness, and beer and boating. See page 33

Puzzles page 26

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Southern Spirit Cricket Club’s women’s T20 team captain Ms Sally Oman has been suspended for four games following a hearing with the Central Coast Cricket Association board on February 5. The penalty arose from a Pink Stumps Day fundraiser held by the club which raised more than $5000 for the McGrath Foundation for breast care nurses. The Association had proposed sanctions which included a $1000 fine against the club, believed to have been the largest fine ever proposed by the Association, after the women’s team wore pink Hawaiian shirts for their game against Narara on January 11. “Sanctions were proposed after it was determined players had blatantly disregarded a direction from the Association,” said Association chairman Mr Paul Deaves. “On two occasions prior to the event, the club requested approval to wear the pink Hawaiian shirts and were twice denied.” He said representatives from

Southern Spirit had been invited to make a submission and present their own evidence in response to the Association’s findings. He described reporting of the event as a “spreading misinformation”. “All we did was follow the rules set out in our constitution,” Mr Deaves said. “At no time prior to the hearing were Southern Spirit Cricket Club subjected to any sanctions or penalties.” Southern Spirit Club secretary Mr Jack Wilson said the club was happy to have the matter settled and to move on to the finals. The women’s T20 teams look set to finish as one of the top two teams on the ladder. Ms Oman’s suspension will see her miss the first week of semifinals, but she should be available should the team make the grand final.

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Collapse in community confidence results in calls for mayor’s resignation – Notice of Motion C

entral Coast Mayor, Lisa Matthews, is weathering a storm of her own with calls for her to resign. A community campaign brewing on social media to start a legal class action against Council to compensate for damage caused to properties during the flooding of Tuggerah Lakes, which started on February 8. Councillors Bruce McLachlan and Greg Best have issued a Notice of Motion to be heard at the February 24 meeting, calling for the Mayor’s resignation. They say there is an “unprecedented collapse in community confidence in council, resulting in widespread calls for the mayor’s resignation”. The Motion says “in the spirit of acknowledging the community outrage” that Council supports the community’s call for the

mayor to stand down. Mayor Matthews and, indeed, Central Coast Council as a whole, has copped a fierce

community backlash over the delay in excavating The Entrance Channel to release banked-up floodwaters around the Tuggerah Lakes system.

The Mayor said on a radio program that she called upon the CEO, Gary Murphy, on Sunday, February 8, “to come up with a solution”.

“So, the staff actually did start the process of getting permission, you’ve got to remember the lakes are not our (Council’s) lakes, we

don’t own it, therefore, we couldn’t just go and start digging without permission,” she said. “Staff started asking for permission on Monday, February 10, and then had to make sure it was safe, and a low tide, before we started to dig,” the Mayor said. However, NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE) Crown Lands issued a statement saying Council contacted DPIE at 8.23am on Tuesday, February 11, seeking approval to widen the lake opening to manage flood risk. The statement said Council was advised at 9.25am on Tuesday, February 11, that it could consider using emergency powers under the Local Government Act for the widening, or do it under the Council’s existing licence. Continued P4

The management of the channel must change - Mehan T he Entrance MP, David Mehan, has accused Central Coast Council of mismanagement of The Entrance Channel and directly contributing to the current flooding around Tuggerah lakes.

SOURCE: Interview (Dilon Luke), 11 Feb 2020 Paul Deaves, Central Coast Cricket Association Interview (Ross Barry), 12 Feb 2020 Jack Wilson, Southern Spirit Cricket Club Sally Oman

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He said Council’s decision to end dredging in 2018, before the usual dredging program had been completed, and its failure to maintain an adequate dredging program, had directly contributed to the current situation. “Council has failed to maintain its dredge, which it has not decommissioned, with no

plan in place to replace it,” Mehan said. “I support Mayor Lisa Matthews’ call for State Government funding to maintain The Entrance Channel and reduce flood risks. “I note that an application for extra funding had been sitting on the State Water Minister’s desk since last year.” Mehan had made similar representations to the Minister for Water recently. He wrote to the Premier urging the Central Coast be declared a natural disaster zone because of the flooding event. “Prior to the last State election, the NSW Government committed

$200,000 to establish an expert panel to investigate a clean-up plan for the Tuggerah lakes system,” Mehan said. “The State Government has done nothing to establish this committee. “The management of the channel must change. “We need a permanent dredge and a dredging program which has the confidence of the community,” Mehan said. Mehan welcomed the visit by the NSW Water Minister, Melinda Pavey, to the Central Coast yesterday. “I note my office was not officially advised of the visit even though the Minister visited The Entrance electorate,”

Mehan said. Council’s application for dredge funding took over six months to be agreed to and the Minister must explain. “The Minister needs to outline what steps will be taken to reduce the flood risk management around Tuggerah lakes and the channel. “Will the Minister assure the Coast community that whatever funding is requested by Council to better manage flood risk and The Entrance channel be supported?” Mehan said the Minister had not responded to his concerns being raised since February 2019. Source: Media release, Feb 18 &12 David Mehan, The Entrance MP

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Association President, Jenny McCulla, said that service to more than 400 homes was affected, as stormwater runoff flooded the system and Portaloos had to be rushed in. “Major problems started to become apparent on February 10 and 11, and it became a serious health issue,” McCulla said. “I called Council and Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, on the morning of February 12, and I have to say the response was very quick. “Council already had lots of trucks in the area pumping and vacuuming,and they responded immediately to our request for Portaloos for the areas worst affected. “By February 13, there were lots of trucks at work in the area, and the Portaloos remained throughout the following weekend.” By the afternoon of February 15, 70 percent of the affected homes had had their sewer service restored, with the final mop up concluding early the following week. A small number of Portaloos

Bill Konigsmark said he and his wife had endured an eight-day nightmare

were left in place at various locations in the township, with more severe weather conditions predicted. Residents, Bill and Dianne Konigsmark, said that they had endured “an eight-day nightmare”.

As the clean-up continues following the devastating storms earlier this month, Central Coast Mayor, Lisa Matthews, is weathering a storm of her own. A motion going before Council at its February 24 meeting calling for her to resign due to an “unprecedented collapse in community confidence in Council”.

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Power restoration delays due to job cuts - ETU Power has finally been restored to most suburbs on the Central Coast following the huge storm event in February, according to the Ausgrid website on February 20. The Electrical Trades Union (ETU) has claimed that lengthy delays were the direct result of massive job cuts in the energy sector. ETU Secretary, Justin Page, said that there had been 5,000 job losses since 2015 at electrical distributors Ausgrid, Endeavour Energy, and Essential Energy. “Our members have been working around the clock in recent days, desperately attempting to restore power to homes and businesses, but the fact is that with 5,000 fewer workers, there simply aren’t as many highly skilled people available to do the work,” Page said. “Despite the network growing in size, and the risks posed by extreme weather and climate change increasing, staffing levels in the NSW electricity

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network have never been as low as they currently are. “Power workers have been doing emergency restoration work for months straight, including throughout the recent bushfire crisis, repairing unprecedented amounts of damage to vital electricity infrastructure. “But the NSW Government’s privatisation agenda, and imposed cuts from the Federal

Government’s Australian Energy Regulator, have combined to drive the loss of 40 per cent of the jobs at the State’s three electricity distributors. “While the bushfires may have been unprecedented, scientists have long warned that climate change would cause more frequent and extreme weather events, yet rather than increase resources

to make our power network more resilient, we continue to see the loss of specialist distribution workers. “Our union has repeatedly warned that the unsustainable slashing of jobs would impact recovery efforts following fires, floods, storms and other natural disasters, yet rather than act on those warnings, we have seen the cuts continue, with another 1,300 jobs at risk at NSW

electricity distributors in the next three years. “We need the NSW and Federal governments to learn from the current situation and deliver an immediate boost to the resources available to repair the electricity poles and wires in a timely way following natural disasters. “Extreme weather events such as storms and bushfires are becoming more common

with climate change, so the prudent way to make the power network more resilient is to immediately stop planned cuts and begin rebuilding job numbers to take action on these risks.” Meanwhile, a motion passed in the Senate on February 13 from Senator Deborah O’Neill also condemned the 5,000 job cuts across the sector since 2015. The motion calls on the State Government to acknowledge that privatisation of electricity infrastructure has failed to deliver better, cheaper and more reliable services, and to invest in better publicly run and publicly funded services. It also calls on the Federal Government to “undertake necessary reforms to address deficiencies in regulatory framework which compromise adequate resourcing and staffing by distribution companies”. Source: Media release, Feb 11 ETU Media statement, Feb 13 Senator Deborah O’Neill

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8,000 applications made for the Regional Seniors’ Card There have already been more than 8,000 applications made on the Central Coast for the $250 Regional Seniors’ Travel Card announced recently by the State Government, but the Opposition says eligibility for the cost saving initiative is too limited. Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, said he had fought hard to ensure that the Central Coast would be part of the regional rollout, and applications made so far on the Coast equated to a collective cost saving of $2M. The $250 Regional Seniors’ Travel Card can be used to buy fuel, taxi services or NSW TrainLink pre-booked services. But Shadow Minister for Seniors and the Cost of Living, Jo Haylen, says seniors who receive a carer’s payment or a disability support pension are ineligible. “The Government has bowed to pressure from Labor and the community to include DVA Gold card holders in the scheme, but has stopped short of helping the neediest and most

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vulnerable seniors in regional communities,” Haylen said. “I am furious that seniors on the disability support pension have been forgotten again.” Minister for Regional Transport and Roads, Paul Toole, said more than 100,000 rural and regional seniors had successfully signed up for the card since applications opened on January 29.

“This is the first time we are rolling out a program like this,” Toole said. “This card puts $250 in the pocket of regional seniors, which can mean an extra few trips to visit grandkids living in other parts of the state, the ease of staying connected locally, or the ability to volunteer in local community groups.” Toole said eligibility

requirements had been widened to include pension aged veterans collecting a Service Pension or recipients of a War Widow Pension through the Department of Veterans Affairs. “We’ve heard the feedback from the community, which is why we are now including more seniors in the program,” he said.

“Veterans who are now eligible will be able to apply in the coming months, once we have made the necessary updates to our application system. “This is a new program developed in line with the policy we announced at the election, which was costed by the Parliamentary Budget Office.

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“Labor had no plans to ease this cost for rural and regional seniors and refused to match our commitment. “At this stage, we have no plans to further expand the eligibility criteria.” Eligible seniors have until November 30 to apply for a card in 2020 and 12 months to use their card from the date of activation. Toole said people with disability may be able to access the Taxi Transport Subsidy Scheme, which supports residents who are unable to use public transport because of a severe and permanent disability. Those caring for someone with a disability may be eligible for the NSW Companion Card, which allows a person’s carer free entry into participating venues and events. Source: Media releases, Feb 15 and Feb 19 Minister for Regional Transport and Roads, Paul Toole Media release, Feb 17 Shadow Minister for Seniors and the Cost of Living, Jo Haylen Media statement, Feb 19 Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch

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Quiet Australians seek action on climate change A quiet protest to be held outside the West Gosford office of Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, on February 22, will seek support from the Federal MP for action on climate change. Co-ordinator, Maree Wade, who has organised the protest on behalf of Quiet Australians Stand Up, said she was hoping for a large turnout of residents in favour of evidence based climate change policy. Protesters will urge Wicks to publicly support a conscience vote on a climate change bill proposed by Independent MP Zali Steggall, set to be considered in coming weeks by Federal Parliament. “If the government opposes a conscience vote and opposes the bill, we will urge Wicks to cross the floor in support of the bill,” Wade said. Among other things, the bill proposes a net zero emissions target by 2050, a carbon emissions budget, and assessments every five years of national climate change risk. “We are a group of ordinary people with little or no history of demonstrating in the past,” Wade said. “We are alarmed into action due to the incompetency

evident during the recent devastating bush fires, the lack of leadership, the influence of fossil fuel industries and the erosion of democratic processes. “We thought our Government representatives would protect the citizens of Australia as best they could, including listening to experts and planning for unprecedented but not unforeseen natural disasters. “Instead we feel abandoned by our Government.” Wade said her first demonstration, held on January 24, wattracted 14 adults and five toddlers. “I first came across the organisation Quiet Australians Stand Up in a Facebook post about six weeks ago,” she said. “At the time, I was feeling

A recent demonstration held by Quiet Australians Stand Up

apathetic and emotionally exhausted from seeing the catastrophe of the bushfires and the devastating impact on our beloved country burning out of control.” Wade said approaches to Wicks asking her opinion on climate change had received no response. “This was the last straw for me,” she said. “This quiet Australian has now woken up.” Wade said she was also disappointed by the Labor Party’s lack of a concrete plan for climate action. “Every MP must be targeted to show that we want an allinclusive approach and a plan of action for a safer future before it’s too late,” she said. The February 22 protest will

be held from 9.30am-10.30am. Wicks said the science on man-made climate change was clear. “Climate change is playing a role in driving increasing temperatures, more severe droughts and longer fire seasons. “It has undoubtedly been a factor behind this season’s unprecedented fires, along with the drought, how land is managed, the way hazard reduction burns are planned and carried out, the locations of homes and the building materials being used,” she said. “The Federal Government remains committed to responsibly reducing our carbon emissions, as part of the global effort to tackle

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climate change. “We are on track to meet and beat our emissions targets, while at the same time putting downward pressure on electricity prices and ensuring that there is job security for the thousands of workers who rely on energy intensive industries like manufacturing, for employment. “We beat our first Kyoto target by 128 million tonnes and we are projected to beat our 2020 target by 411 million tonnes. “According to the latest official projections, we are also on track to meet and beat our 2030 Paris Target, which is a 26 to 28 per cent reduction of emissions on 2005 levels by 2030. “This represents a 50% reduction on Australia’s

emissions per person and puts us well ahead of comparable countries like the US, Japan and the UK. “The Morrison Government believes the pathway to a meaningful impact on global emissions is through the development of and investment in new technologies, not taxes. “That’s why the Government is developing a Technology Investment Roadmap, which will set up an enduring, strategic approach to Australia’s investment in low emissions technology. “We do not support the introduction of a carbon tax, do not support driving up electricity prices and will not support the abandonment of the jobs that many regional Australians rely on. “Nor do we support the creation of an unelected and unnecessary new bureaucracy that would be responsible for setting climate policy. “This should always be the responsibility of the elected government of the day.” Source: Media release, Feb 17 Quiet Australians Stand Up Coordinator, Maree Wade Media statement, Feb 19 Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks

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Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements Disaster assistance has been made available to help people and businesses heavily impacted by recent storms and flooding across the Central Coast, through the jointly funded Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA). Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, said the storms caused significant damage to roads, electricity infrastructure, motor vehicles, businesses and residential properties across the region. “Across the Central Coast, the SES have completed 56 urgent flood rescues and responded to over 1,500 calls for help, with

125 jobs outstanding,” Wicks said. “I want to commend our hard working emergency services personnel from the Central Coast who have once again stepped up to protect our community amid another severe weather event. “Importantly, this assistance is now available to support people in our community who have been affected by the storms.” Assistance available under the DRFA may include: help for eligible people whose homes or belongings have been damaged; concessional interest rate loans for small businesses, primary producers and non-profit organisations;

freight subsidies for primary producers; and, grants to eligible non-profit organisations. For information on personal hardship and distress assistance, contact the Disaster Welfare Assistance Line on 1800 018 444. To apply for a concessional loan or grant, contact the NSW Rural Assistance Authority on 1800 678 593. Central Coast Council is one of 56 local government areas across NSW which have been made eligible for the DRFA. Source: Media release, Feb 13 Member for Gosford, Lucy Wicks

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Call for Mayor to resign The motion calls for the Council to support the community’s call for the Mayor to resign “in the spirit of acknowledging the community outrage”. Cr Matthews and, indeed, Central Coast Council as a whole, has copped a fierce community backlash in the wake of the storms, specifically over the delay in excavating The Entrance channel to release banked-up floodwaters around the Tuggerah lakes system. Angry residents from the

north of the region packed out Council’s last meeting on February 12 in the wake of confusing reports as to action taken by the Council after Tuggerah Lakes peaked at the minor flood level of 1.67m on February 10, exacerbated by abnormally high tides. The Mayor reported on radio that staff had started asking for permission to widen the lake opening on February 10, but had to “make sure it was safe, and a low tide, before we started to dig”. But the NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE) Crown

Lands issued a statement saying Council contacted DPIE at 8.23am on Tuesday, February 11, seeking approval to widen the lake opening to manage flood risk. The statement said Council was advised at 9.25am on Tuesday, February 11, that it could consider using emergency powers under the Local Government Act for the widening or do it under the Council’s existing licence. “The Council advised at 12.09pm on Tuesday, February 11, that it intended to use emergency powers to widen the lake opening,” the

statement said. The Mayor announced on the afternoon of February 11 that works were underway at The Entrance channel at the Karagi sand spit to remove sand from the northern side of the existing channel and to attempt to redirect some of the flow from the existing channel further to the north. “These works are to support realignment of the channel back to the northern side of the rock shelf and to help protect public infrastructure at The Entrance,” she said. Cr Matthews said that

particular day was the best opportunity to conduct an operation of this nature because of the abating swell conditions. The angry public consensus expressed on social media was that actions taken were “too little, too late”. NSW Water Minister, Melinda Pavey, visited the flooded areas and held a press conference at The Entrance on February 18, saying council “had the authority, the ability, the licence was there to dredge and ensure that channel was opened in a way to avoid many of the problems we had”.

Pavey announced $600,000 funding for dredging at the Entrance and Council has agreed to match that funding. Source: Interviews, Feb 18 Press Conference Melinda Pavey, NSW Water Minister Websites, Feb 8 to 14 State Emergency Service Central Coast Incident Alerts Interview, Feb 14 Mayor Lisa Matthews on Coast MMM Radio. Media statement, Feb 14 NSW DPIE – Crown Lands. Website document, Feb 16 “Dredging at The Entrance Channel” Central Coast Council. Reporter: Sue Murray

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Portaloos bring relief From page 1 McCulla said she expected the Association would formalise a request to council at its next meeting. “I believe there is a possible big fix, but it could be very expensive,” she said. “We have had similar problems in the past, although not as severe. “This was the worst episode in the five years that I have lived here. “If this happens every time

we get really heavy rain, it is going to become a major health issue. “It could be more expensive for Council in the long run to provide short-term fixes. “What we need is active leadership.” McCulla said that while the suburb was pretty well back to normal by Tuesday, February 18, people had been advised to call council if they experienced any more issues. A Central Coast Council

spokesperson confirmed that the severe weather event saw the sewer service at Davistown inundated by floodwaters and power outages, rendering the service inoperable. “Council arranged temporary portable toilets for residents in the area and had tankers on site to prioritise the restoration and recovery of the vacuum sewerage system,” the spokesperson said. “Crews worked 24 hour shifts in challenging circumstances to restore services to full

capacity for residents, which were back online by Monday, February 17. “The service will take time to stabilise and may experience periods of intermittent operation.” Source: Media release, Feb 17 Central Coast Council Interviews, Feb 18 Jenny McCulla, President, Davistown Progress Association Residents Bill and Dianne Konigsmark Reporter: Terry Collins

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21 additional capital works projects to be undertaken Central Coast Council’s capital works program for 2019-20 has increased by $1.07M. The increase includes 21 additional capital works projects originally planned for delivery in 2020-21 which will now be delivered in the 201920 financial year. They include: The Entrance Town Centre - playground fencing upgrade - $23,625; Blue Haven Community Centre – interior fence replacement $5,000; Community facilities – replacement of tables and chairs - $30,000; Community facilities - oven updates at 13 sites - $20,000; Tunkuwallin Hall – new sound system $9,000; Laycock St Community

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Theatre – upgrade of stage drapery, crossover tunnel, foyer and office carpet $28,000; Lakes Beach lifeguard tower - renewal works to building - $25,000; Laycock St Community Theatre – scoping project to expand $100,000; Wyong Olympic Pool – pop up bulk head for 50m pool - $125,000; Leisure centres and swimming pools – equipment replacement $200,000; Niagara Park Stadium – facility improvement and equipment upgrade $85,000; Peninsula Leisure Centre – covered walkway from carpark - $137,000; Wyong Olympic Pool – change room upgrades stage 3 $110,000; Childcare centres – playsets for eight centres -

$35,111; Childcare centres – toddler playsets for eight centres - $25,915; Childcare centres - tactile reception series outdoor play for eight centres - $9,618; Toukley Library – entryway flooring $5,300; Kincumber Library – replace roller blinds - $6,180; Kincumber Library – replace seating - $18,034; Libraries program room upgrades $48,000; Libraries - upgrade of branch circulation peripherals - $28,200. Most capital projects are on track as planned and anticipated to be delivered by June 30. Source: Media release, Feb 13 Central Coast Council

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Council re-affirms opposition to Wallarah II Central Coast Council has re-affirmed its opposition to the Wallarah two coal mine approved for the north of the coast, with its major objection being the strain that it will put on the region’s water supply. The opposition came up as part of a council debate on the water security of the Central Coast. Cr Louise Greenaway said the opposition in this instance was in relation to the additional pressure it placed on the water catchment. Cr Greenaway also suggested that a solar farm at Buttonderry tip or a power purchase agreement as future possible ventures. She said council staff were working on an Integrated Water Resource Plan that sought to examine a range of options to further improve water security, including the expansion of existing surface water schemes (dams/weirs), expanding water recycling and stormwater harvesting, expanding opportunities for the beneficial reuse of tertiary treated water, rainwater tank programs, expanding groundwater schemes, increased interregional transfers, and desalination. Cr Troy Marquart called the council resolution“environment crap” after responding to a dig from Cr MacGregor who mentioned “flat earthers to his right”. Cr Marquart said: “Call me a flat earther if you want, it

Australian Coal Alliance protest at Wallarah II in 2018

doesn’t matter, Wallarah Two will go ahead.” He said it was another bashup on Wallarah Two with the Labor Green alliance deciding they didn’t want those jobs on the Central Coast. The mine project is consulting stakeholders at the moment with a final feasibility study due to conclude in 2020. Cr Marquart said council should be talking about the ageing infrastructure that was leaking underground and no one knew how much water was lost. The council accepted Cr Greenaway’s motion which included a report coming back

to a meeting in April from the CEO with a status on the water plan that staff are working on. Cr Greenaway said the motion sought to achieve security over crucial water supply. She said the previous Wyong Council opposed Wallarah two mine and Central Coast Council had previously voted to continue that opposition and she now wanted to re-affirm that. She said it was “potentially embarrassing if we were to support a coal mine at a time when there needs to be clear and sustained focus on renewable energy”. She congratulated residents

on maintaining reduced water consumption rates over many years which had resulted in higher storage levels in the dams than would have been the case. She acknowledged the work of the Water and Sewerage Department in securing, treating and delivering water to over 320 000 connected customers as well as educating residents about water conservation, water wise rules and water restrictions. Part of the motion also called on the CEO, Gary Murphy, to write to the Water Services Association of Australia to initiate discussions around

standardising water restrictions. Cr Greenaway said restrictions should be consistent in each council area regardless of whether that area is serviced by a council or by a water authority or water corporation. Cr Chris Holstein disagreed, saying standardisation couldn’t happen because areas were different with some having more farming land, for example, that uses more water. Cr Holstein abstained from voting as did Cr Jilly Pilon. Councillors Bruce McLachlan and Troy Marquart voted against the resolution. Another notice of motion

about water, from Cr Greg Best, was withdrawn at the meeting. He said it was no longer relevant with all the rain that had fallen. That motion was about asking the State Government to step in with expert advice on whether the Coast should move to level two water restrictions. The Coast moved to level one restrictions the Monday after the massive deluge flooded parts of the Coast and will now stay in place under a new 55 per cent trigger point to lift them. Source: Central Coast Council meeting February 12

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Teenager dies after house fire Family and friends of Abby Hodge are in mourning following confirmation of the 13 year old girl’s tragic death as a result of a house fire in Kincumber. At about 12:30am on Wednesday, February 19, emergency services were called to a home on Scaysbrook Dve, following reports of a house fire. On arrival, officers found the home well alight. Family members, including a mother, father and two of their children, a boy aged 14 and a girl aged 7, were outside the home. Abby however was unaccounted for. Fire and Rescue NSW officers entered the home searching for the missing teenager and found her unconscious in the bathroom after breaking down a locked door. She was removed from the home and treated at the scene, but sadly died on the way to hospital. Brisbane Water Police District Chief Inspector, Paul Nicholls, addressed media about the incident later that morning and said a full investigation into the fire was underway, with its cause yet to be determined. At this stage, we do not believe

Abbey Hodge

the fire was linked to the heavy storms,” he said. “We understand there were smoke alarms inside the house, which were activated. “The investigation is in its early stages and it is too early to speculate on where in the house the fire might have started. “We need to interview witnesses and workers who attended the scene in order to prepare a full report for the Coroner.” Chief Inspector Nicholls said Hodge’s family was “naturally devastated” and there has been an outpouring of grief from friends of the local community. “Incidents such as these are always traumatic, especially when they involve a young child.” He said systems were in place to offer support to first responders.

“It is the unfortunate nature of the job that we sometimes get called to incidents such as this, but there are support systems available,” Chief Insp Nicholls said. Kincumber High School Principal, Brent Walker, says counselling services are available to the school community, following the death of Abby Hodge, who was a Year 8 student at the school. “We are all deeply saddened by the sudden passing of one of our students overnight. “The school has extended its deepest sympathy to Abby’s family and friends. “Students, staff and community members will seek comfort from each other in their memories of Abby, and counselling has been arranged and will remain available as necessary. “Our thoughts rest with the family, but know that the school community’s support will be invaluable at this difficult time,” Walker said. Source: Media release, Feb 19 NSW Police Media Press conference, Feb 19 Chief Insp Paul Nicholls, Brisbane Water PD Kincumber High School Website, Feb 19 Principal, Brent Walker

Organisations to benefit from Grant Program Central Coast Council has voted to provide more than $23,000 to seven projects through its Community Support Grant Program. This Grant helps community groups deliver activities which require less than $5,000 of funding and/or in kind support. Mayor, Lisa Matthews, said the funding helps the community deliver activities. “It’s great to see so many community organisations benefiting from this Program to

produce activities and events for the local community,” she said. Council has allocated $23,461.21 to the following recipients: Central Coast Regional Show 2020 - $5,000; Mingaletta Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation – music and dance for Aboriginal youth - $4,000; The Bays Community Group – rates subsidy - $739.21; North Entrance Surf Life Saving Club – gymnasium upgrade – $4,750; Wagstaff to Killcare

Community Association – Australia Day recognition for 2020 - $2,810; Chain Valley Bay Progress Association Inc. – Australia Day community celebration at Joshua Porter Reserve - $4,062; Tempo Terrific – rehearsal space support and development of band repertoire - $2,100. Council’s Community Support Grant Program is open throughout the year. Source: Media release, Feb 13 Central Coast Council

Council’s Urban Forest approach may now need to be significantly reconsidered Central Coast Council may reconsider some of its designated vegetation corridors in light of the devastation wreaked by the recent bushfires, if a motion at the meeting on February 24 is successful. The motion, by Councillors Greg Best and Troy Marquart, was deferred from the February 12 meeting, and calls for a report from CEO Garry Murphy on options for reducing the Coast’s fuel load ahead of next year’s fire season.

“Council is committed to carrying out all necessary mitigation and Vegetation Policy reviews to spare this region from a similar fate,” the motion reads. It notes that the region is still extremely vulnerable to the potential of major wild fires “particularly due to ground fuel loads” and that Council’s Vegetation Policies have contributed to this build up. The motion acknowledges free vegetation waste tipping arrangements available for those west of the M1 Motorway

and asks for advice on expanding the program to include those at the urban/ forest interface. It also “notes with concern that many of our well intended Vegetation Corridors along with Council’s Urban Forest approach may now need to be significantly reconsidered if we are to protect homes and indeed whole suburbs”. Source: Agenda item 6.2 Central Coast Council meeting, Feb 24

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Just before 8am on Tuesday, February 18, officers from Brisbane Water Police District attended a home on Whiteway Dve, Gosford, to speak to a female occupant about a previous domestic related incident. While at the home, a man began yelling at police and became increasingly aggressive. After stepping outside with the woman, officers retreated after being confronted by the man, who was armed with a knife. Shortly after, the man approached the officers who deployed OC spray.

During a subsequent struggle, the man allegedly hit and kicked the officers several times before he was able to be handcuffed and subdued. Further police attended to assist, and the 44-year-old woman and 41-year-old man were arrested. A female senior constable suffered a fractured wrist and a male constable suffered facial bruising and swelling. Both were taken to Gosford Hospital for further treatment and have since been discharged. The couple were taken to Gosford Police Station. She was charged with use carriage service to menace/ harass/offend and granted

Two teenage boys have been arrested and charged over various offences.

conditional bail to appear at Gosford Local Court on Tuesday, February 25. He was charged with wilfully obstruct officer in execution of duty, armed with intent to commit indictable offence, cause grievous bodily harm to police officer on duty reckless as to actual bodily harm, assault police officer in execution of duty cause actual bodily harm, two counts of assault officer in execution of duty, two counts of resist or hinder police officer in the execution of duty, and two counts of intimidate police officer in execution of duty. The man was refused bail to appear at Gosford Local Court on Wednesday, February 19. Source: Media release, Feb 19 NSW Police Media

Break and enter thief caught red handed A 21-year-old Ettalong Beach man has been arrested and charged over a break and enter at Green Point. At about 3:50am on Thursday, February 13, a resident in Koolang Rd, Green Point, was awoken by a noise, and disturbed the 21-year-old man as he was raiding the resident’s wardrobe. The man then fled the scene through a bathroom window and police were contacted. An amount of jewellery was

discovered stolen. Police alleged that a further attempted break and enter also occurred around the same time period in Milpeara Rd, Green Point. Police investigations, including a review of CCTV footage and a description of the man were obtained from the victims, with police locating him on Empire Bay Dr, Bensville, later that morning. He was arrested with the stolen jewellery located on his

person. The man was conveyed to Gosford Police Station where he was subsequently charged with: Aggravated break and enter and commit serious indictable offence; and enter enclosed land not prescribed premises without lawful excuse. He was then bail refused to appear at Gosford Local Court on April 17. Source: Website, Feb 13 Brisbane Water Police District

Brisbane Water Transport Police had been investigating a number of stealing incidents at the commuter carpark in Gosford, and consequently, two 16-year-old boys, one from Narara (Young Person 1) and one from East Gosford (Young Person 2), were arrested at Gosford Station on Tuesday, February 11. Both were conveyed to Gosford Police Station where a search of Young Person 1’s property located cannabis.

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Both Young Persons were duly charged with the below offences and bailed to Woy Woy Children’s Court on Friday, February 14. Young Person 1 was charged

A 28-year-old Narara man has been arrested and charged over property offences. At about 2:30pm on Thursday, February 20, Brisbane Water Police executed a search warrant at a residence on Manns Rd, Narara, following the investigation of steal from dwelling and motor vehicle at

Terrigal in January, and the subsequent numerous related frauds committed from a stolen credit card. Police located the proceeds of fraudulent transactions from a stolen credit card. During the search warrant cannabis was also seized from

Source: Website, Feb 13 Brisbane Water Police District

within the property. The man was arrested and conveyed to Gosford Police Station where he was charged with 10 counts of dishonestly obtain property by deception and possess prohibited drug. Source: Website, Feb 16 Brisbane Water Police District

Armed robber charged A 26-year-old Kariong man has been arrested and charged over robbery offences. At about 2:15am on Tuesday, February 11, police allege the man entered a business at Kariong and advised an employee it was a robbery. The man was handed money and left. At about 5:50am, the man attended another business at Kariong and demanded money and tobacco.

The man was handed money and tobacco and then left the scene. An investigation was immediately commenced with the use of a Police Dog and CCTV, with the man being identified. That night, the man was sighted in Woy Woy Rd, Kariong, and was arrested a short time later in Mitchell Dve, Kariong. A number of items suspected

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with: Steal from motor vehicle (x4); steal motor vehicle (x3); driver never licensed (x4); motor bike rider (alone) not wear/secure fit approved helmet (x3); larceny; and, not give way to vehicle. Young Person 2 was charged with: Steal from motor vehicle (x5); steal motor vehicle (x2); larceny; motor bike passenger no helmet; driver never licensed (x2); motor bike rider (alone); and, not wear/secure fit approved helmet.

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of being proceeds from the robberies were located in his possession. The man was conveyed to Gosford Police Station where he was charged with: Robbery; demand property with menaces with intent to steal; and custody of knife in public place. The man was bail refused to Gosford Local Court on Tuesday, February 12. Source: Website, Feb 12 Brisbane Water Police District

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Other Regional News - In brief Coast Community News focuses on news specifically relating to post code areas 2250, 2251 & 2260. Following is a summary of news articles published in the most recent edition of each of our sister Central Coast publications. The full articles and more, as well as all previously

Collapse in community confidence results in calls for mayor’s resignation – Notice of Motion

Collapse in community confidence The management of the channel Mayor defends accusations of results in calls for mayor’s must change - Mehan Council innaction resignation – Notice of Motion

This letter is in response to Godfrey Franz’s letter which appeared in Coast Community News, edition 229. Mr Franz can expect to find no evidence one way or the other regarding sea level rising or falling. The change he is seeking, or challenging others to show, is too small to be demonstrated with the instruments he has chosen, reminiscent of assembling a small wristwatch with a bulldozer. Mr Franz needs to research

FORUM (i.e. Google) “ten hottest years”. He also needs to search “the greenhouse effect”. Here he will find that greenhouse gases (water vapour and CO2 as the main gasses) maintain the Earth’s average temperature at approximately 30 Celsius degrees above the temperature if these gases were not present (i.e. present average about plus 15 C vs minus 15 C). Research relating to the mechanism of the atmospheric

greenhouse effect would be helpful. After reaching an understanding of the greenhouse effect, solar radiation, infra-red radiation from the Earth and the infrared spectral absorption of CO2 and water vapour, Mr Franz may be in a position where he can understand the effect that increasing CO2 levels (measured) have on global temperatures and consequent climate change. Email, Feb 16 Col Hodgson, Mount Elliot

own it, therefore, entral Coast Government will Central Coast Mayor, Lisa The Entrance MP, David Mehan, The State don’t we couldn’t just go and Mayor, Lisa start for digging without of dredging Matthews, a storm of has accused Central Coast provide $600,000 Matthews, is weathering is permission,” she said. weathering a storm her own calls for her to resign. Council of mismanagement of The Entrance Channel. “Staff started asking for of her ownwith with calls permission on Monday, for her to resign. The Entrance Channel and directly February 10, and then A community campaign had to make sure it was contributing to the current flooding brewing on social media safe, and a low tide, to start a legal class before we started to dig,” around Tuggerah lakes. action against Council to compensate for damage caused to properties during the flooding of Tuggerah Lakes, which started on February 8. Councillors Bruce McLachlan and Greg Best have issued a Notice of Motion to be heard at the February 24 meeting, calling for the Mayor’s resignation. They say there is an “unprecedented collapse in community confidence in council, resulting in widespread calls for the mayor’s resignation”. The Motion says “in the spirit of acknowledging the community outrage” that Council supports the community’s call for the

NSW Premier invited to visit the Central Coast to see the devastation NSW Premier, Gladys Berejiklian, will be invited to visit the coast to see for herself the devastation that the rain has caused.

mayor to stand down. Mayor Matthews and, indeed, Central Coast Council as a whole, has copped a fierce

the Mayor said. However,

Heated debate over what to do about The Entrance Channel Central Coast Council quashed any chance of a breakwall at The Entrance Channel when it voted against the idea put up by three councillors who tried to get money into the budget to develop community backlash over the delay in excavating The Entrance Channel to release banked-up floodwaters around the Tuggerah Lakes system.

The Mayor said on a radio program that she called upon the CEO, Gary Murphy, on Sunday, February 8, “to come up with a solution”.

“So, the staff actually did start the process of getting permission, you’ve got to remember the lakes are not our (Council’s) lakes, we

Emergency relief and financial Storm has a wide ranging effect counselling funding cuts affect those most in need A state of natural disaster on Neighbourhood Centres at the Central Coast was declared Wyong and San Remo are feeling on February 12, after a week of the squeeze since the Federal Entrance MP, plan in place to replace $200,000 to establish Mehan said. rainhe and wind caused widespread anGovernment cut funding by $9M expert panel to Council’s application David Mehan, has it,” Mehan said. a clean-up support Mayor Lisa investigate for dredgerelief funding accused across Centralthe “ICoast. flooding a year from emergency and plan for the Tuggerah took over six months Coast Council of Matthews’ call for State lakes system,”counselling. Mehan to be agreed to and the financial Government funding to mismanagement of

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Department of Planning, Industrial development proposal Industry and Environment (DPIE) Crowndisaster Lands is an “environmental issued a statement saying waiting to happen” - CEA Council contacted DPIE at 8.23am on Tuesday, Coast Environmental Alliance February 11, seeking the (CEA) says approval an to widen industrial lake opening to manage flood risk. at Wallarah development proposal The statement said is an “environmental disaster Council was advised at 9.25am on Tuesday, waiting to happen”. February 11, that it could consider using emergency powers under the Local Government Act for the widening, or do it under the Council’s existing licence.

What about the forgotten north? - Hogan Continued P4

Budgewoi Ward Councillor, Jillian Hogan, is appalled at the response from the State Government to the recent bush fires and now the floods.

The management of the channel must change - Mehan T said.

maintain The Entrance Minister must explain. The Entrance Wyong Regional focuses onState news specifically“The relating posttocode areas 2258, 2259, 2261, 2262, ChannelChronicle and reduce “The Government Ministertoneeds Channel and directly & 2263. The full articles andhas more cannothing be seen ourwhat website www.coastcommunitynews.com.au flood risks. done to on outline steps will be contributing to the establish this committee. “I note that an taken to reduce the flood current flooding application for extra “The management of risk management around around Tuggerah funding had been sitting the channel must change. Tuggerah lakes and the lakes. on the State Water “We need a permanent channel. He said Council’s decision to end dredging in 2018, before the usual dredging program had been completed, and its failure to maintain an adequate dredging EDITION 488 program, had directly contributed to the current situation. “Council has failed to maintain its dredge, which it has not decommissioned, with no

Minister’s desk since last year.” Mehan had made similar representations to the Minister for Water recently. He wrote to the Premier urging the Central Coast be declared a natural disaster zone because of the flooding event. “Prior to the last State election, the NSW Government committed

dredge and a dredging “Will the Minister assure program which has the Coast community the confidence of the that whatever funding community,” Mehan said. is requested by Council Mehan welcomed the to better manage flood visit by the NSW Water risk and The Entrance Minister, Melinda Pavey, channel be supported?” REALCoast INDEPENDENT NEWS to the YOUR Central MehanLOCAL said the Minister yesterday. had not responded to his concerns being raised “I note my office was not officially advised of since February 2019. the visit even though Source: the Minister visited The Media release, Feb 18 &12 David Mehan, Entrance electorate,”

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Power cut,Southern roads closed and Spirit women’s Pearl Beach residents trapped in captain out for four weeks street after storm trains cancelled after storm winds and heavy rain Southern Spirit Cricket Club’s Residents in Cornelian Rd, Pearl

Power cut, roads closed and trains cancelled after storm

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David Mehan MP at The Entrance floodwaters

Office: Level 2, 86-88 Mann St, Gosford - Phone: 4325 7369 - Mail: PO Box 1056, Gosford 2250 - E-mail: editorial@centralcoastnews.net - Website: www.coastcommunitynews.com.au Strong Strong winds and heavy end of the last weekend. Gosford in State between February 8 to trapped between February 8 to 10 caused women’s T20 team captainrain Ms Beach, were theirEmergency street 10 caused power cuts, road Service deputy commander Mr Werner Klumpp said the flooding power cuts, road closures and the Sally Oman has been suspended most of last week because of a closures and the cancellation was exacerbated on the Peninsula of train fallen services tree on the cancellation of train services on the for four games following a hearing overbypower high tides. lines. Peninsula. “The aggravating fact is that A total of 195.5mm of rain was with the high tides we’ve been Peninsula. with the Central Coast Cricket recorded at Umina in the 48 hours having in some areas of the Association board on Februaryto 4pm 5. on Sunday, February 9, Peninsula and around Woy Woy,

Community group asks residents to complete survey Umina Community Group has asked residents to complete a School Safety Survey with the aim of having a footpath built near Umina Public School.

with winds speeds estimated at up to 70km/h. Trains from Gosford and Hornsby were cancelled and rail commuters from Woy Woy were being transported by buses while infrastructure damage was repaired. Brickwharf Rd at Woy Woy was closed and several roads in Umina were flooded. Grandview Cres in Hardys Bay was blocked when a tree fell over the road, Residents in many areas of Umina, Ettalong, Pearl Beach and Patonga were without power for several days. A statement issued by Ausgrid said it was one of the worst storms to hit the network in the past 20 years, with damage including fallen and snapped power lines. Power was not expected to be restored in some areas until the

the drains draining into Brisbane Water actually don’t work because the level of the Brisbane Water is higher than the drain,” he said. “It’s tidal, so when the tide goes out the water can drain away.” Community facilities which opened for residents to shower or get access to power included Peninsula Leisure Centre, Umina Surf Club, Wagstaffe Hall and Ocean Beach Surf Club. All beaches were closed last week and warnings issue to avoid waterways because of risk of pollution due to stormwater run-off after extended heavy rainfall.

Water restrictions imposed after School sets up phone charging big rain station Central Coast Council applied water restrictions on Monday, February 10, after falls of 212mm were recorded on the Peninsula over the previous four days.

Umina Beach Public School set up a mobile phone charging station for community members to use during Umina’s power outage in the week following severe storms across the Peninsula. Principal Ms Lyn SOURCE: Davis Interview (Sue Murray) 12 Feb 2020 Werner Klumpp, Gosford SES Media releases, 11 Feb 2020

Council grants $7500 to Killcare residents query support Australia Day festivities attract Lisa Matthews, Central Coast Council Peninsula projects for phone tower 10,000 to Woy Woy Mike Allsop, WTKCA Tree down at Umina Beach squashes two cars Three Peninsula projects have Killcare Heights residents have received a total of $7559 in the challenged the Wagstaffe-Killcare latest round of the Central Coast Community Association’s claim Council community grants. that there is high level support for Southern Spirit Cricket Southern Spirit had been invited Club’s women’s T20 team to make a submission and a present new telecommunications tower captain Ms Sally Oman has their own evidence in response to proposed to be built on Wards Hill been suspended for four the Association’s findings.

This year’s Australia Day festivities at Woy Woy attracted around 10,000 people, according to Central Coast Council unit manager Mr Glenn Cannard.

Southern Spirit women’s captain out for four weeks He

described

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games following a hearing of the and eventmore as a can “spreading full articles be seen on line on our website www.coastcommunitynews.com.au with the CentralTheCoast misinformation”. They can also be seen on www.peninsulanews.info Cricket Association board on “All we did was follow the rules February 5. set out in our constitution,” Mr The penalty arose from a Pink Stumps Day fundraiser held by the club which raised more than $5000 for the McGrath Foundation for

Deaves said. “At no time prior to the hearing were Southern Spirit Cricket Club subjected to any sanctions or

Climate change evidence is there for all to see This letter is in response to Godfrey Franz’s letter which appeared in Coast Community News 229. Within his incoherent ramble, he asks for facts and photos. If he wanted photos he need look no further than the front page of edition 229, which shows floods with the headline “State of national disaster declared”. This occurred right on the back of the biggest bush fire season, that started in NSW during August, 2019. Mr Franz might not see these links due to his ideological blinkers, or maybe he realised that climate change is having an impact on every level of society, including fire management. NSW RFS Chief, Shane Fitzgibbons, stated in 2014

FORUM that: “Climate change is forcing a rethink on fire risk”. In 2020, during the mega blazes, he acknowledged: “With climate change we know that the fire seasons are starting earlier and finishing later”. In relation to his questions on sea level rise, instead of gazing at Brisbane Water, Mr Franz may want to read the facts from the Australian Academy of Sciences that show both satellite and coastal sea-level data on the rate of rise globally and in Australia, at an average rate of 2.1mm/year over the past half century. Marine Science Australia also records the facts of sea level rise in Coastal Australia calculated from long term

averaged tide gauge records and satellite altimetry. Mr Franz states Federal Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, researches the facts. Well I suggest that before she votes with her conscience on the Climate Change Bill in parliament, she checks the facts on climate change impacts on the economy, environment and society, from the Bureau Meteorology (BOM), CSIRO, Australian Institute of Architecture, The Planning Institute of Australia (PIA), Marine Science Australia, Engineers Australia, NASA and the myriad of other institutions that society depends on for facts, not joe blog from the corner pub, or an avowed Liberal Party member. Email, Feb 18 Mark Ellis, Woy Woy

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Nature has a way of recovering Put the words ‘climate’ and ‘change’ into a headline (Coast Community News edition 229) and you are bound to get some reaction in this modern era. After all, it is the new gospel that is being rammed down our throats at every opportunity. It was with interest that I read Godfrey Franz’s rebuttal of Norman Harris’ Public Notice (also in edition 229). It did get me thinking. Do we not teach basic History, Geography, Science or Civics anymore in our schools? I only ask because having gone through dire warnings about nuclear winters, holes in

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See Page 2 for contribution conditions the ozone layer, global warming and now climate change, I am a little skeptical about what is being written on something that most people would call ‘the weather’. I have also little faith in our

so-called experts and their ability to predict/forecast what is going to happen in the future. History is littered with such failures. We were told at the height of the bushfire crisis that we could not expect any significant rain until the end of April. Try telling that to the people suffering from the floods at the beginning of February. Nature has a way of recovering. We only need to look at the regeneration in fire ravaged areas to the north. Godfrey analysed the research that Norman had based his premises on and

Stop seismic testing program in Lake Macquarie The following is an open letter to Minister for Energy and Environment, Matt Kean. Minister Kean, I implore you to use all the powers of your office to end Centennial Coal’s current seismic testing program in Lake Macquarie. That this area was recently declared a protected area is shown to be laughable greenwash if this testing in an ICOLL known to contain threatened and endangered

FORUM species of dolphins and turtles is allowed to proceed. That is before we even start discussing the known effects on the commercial Southern Cuttlefish fisheries, amongst others, in the lake. At a time when you have belled the cat about fossil fuel combustion being a major contributing factor to anthropomorphic climate

change, it is imperative that Centennial Coal cease all further extraction of coal from beneath Lake Macquarie immediately, lest we see annual repetitions of the recent firestorms experienced along the entire eastern seaboard of NSW and Australia. I wish to receive a positive response on this matter from you at the earliest possible opportunity. Email, Feb 12 Doug Williamson, Wamberal

Ausgrid needs to be responsible for its own equipment Why did Ausgrid sack 4,000 people and then call upon the Federal Government to use Defence Force engineers to repair

FORUM our power supply? All power and water should

be owned by the people not private enterprise. Email, Feb 13 Robert Findley, Point Clare

therein lies the problem. We are always being led up a path without any challenge as to the base information and it is always capped off by a percentage, the bigger, the better. Give us the base data and all of the information, rather than selected pieces to suit a particular ideology and let us make up our own minds. Percentages are misleading. 5 out of 5 is 100 per cent while 300 out of 500 is 60 per cent, and yet the latter is 60 times greater. The smaller the sample, the less validity it has. If we cannot forecast properly then let us at least look at the history,geography (topography) and science and use what we know to come up with

worthwhile solutions. How many people got a surprise when told that large fires made their own climate? This is something which science has known for some time. Two other letters in the same edition from Robert Findley, albeit on a slightly different topic, and Ros Oakey, tie in with Godfrey’s exhortation at the end of his letter. Why can we not get our country back to ‘a proper caring nation’ and why must we accept illegal dumping as a fait accompli? This is where civics comes in and it seems to me that many of our decision makers have forgotten why they were elected/recruited in the first place and by whom.

Everything that is done is reactive rather than proactive. I accept that the climate is changing and I accept that we have a duty of care. It was ever thus, but we seem to have forgotten this along the way in our haste to embrace the suspect science to advocate a particular political, and may I say, adversarial viewpoint and have ignored lessons learned from the past. A final thought, if it wasn’t for ‘the weather’, 9 out of every 10 people could not begin a conversation. Email, Feb 16 Roy Henry, Avoca Beach

Statement regarding membership of a political party refuted Clarification of Coast Community News’ reporting standards is overdue. I refer Mr Godfrey Franz’s letter to the editor in edition 229 and the false advice therein. Mr Franz refers to my public notice printed in edition 226, that required Coast Community News to issue an apology to Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks. Compare this to the false advice submitted by Mr Franz. I challenge Mr Franz to provide verified evidence I am a paid-up member of the Labor Party or pay for a retraction in this publication in the near future.

FORUM It is evident that Mr Franz is not interested in research when he referred to my environmental commitment. Central Coast Council judged that I was worthy of the Australia Day Environmental Award in 2018. The award states: “In recognition of your significant contribution to the environment in your local community”. Over my 30 plus years of environment protection and environmental education, I participated in many more activities than picking up plastic and other rubbish. Is the Coast Community Newspaper now applying

different standards? Why did the paper print a letter that failed to supply supporting evidence? I am more than happy to swear on a statutory declaration that I am not a paid-up member of any political party. Mr Franz is now accountable but will he deliver? Does he have any comparable environment achievements? This matter is not finished. I am very interested in any evidence that Mr Franz will present to Coast Community News and the actions taken or not taken, thereafter. I demand a retraction. Letter, Feb 17 Norman Harris, Umina

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NSW can lead race to net zero emissions As a conservative, I have enormous faith in the power of markets. They unleash innovation, propel investment, spur jobs and foster prosperity. To function properly, however, they need to respect and capture the flow of capital. Global investors are patient and seek long-term, reliable returns – and when it comes to climate change, they have spoken. These days, investors they are gravitating towards renewable energy because they increasingly see risks attached to more traditional sources. That’s making it the cheapest form of new electricity generation. Likewise, global and domestic financial regulators are cautioning corporate boards and super funds to take account of climate risks. In short, there is a consensus in financial markets around the issue of climate change. So too do we have a scientific consensus. In fact, bar the outlier of the US, every major country in the world has accepted climate change is real and signed onto

the Paris Agreement to limit global warming. The conservative hero of the day, Boris Johnson, has made acting on climate change a central plank of his re-elected government’s agenda. What’s been missing is a policy consensus to match the inevitable trajectory of capital and science. The good news is we are now one substantial step closer with the bilateral deal signed by the Commonwealth and NSW Governments. The agreement is a function of months of ambitious goal setting, detailed policy work and good faith negotiations, and commits around $3 billion of funding, loans and underwriting support to achieving the trifecta of reliable electricity supply, lower prices and emissions reduction. It is the largest single statebased financial commitment to emissions reduction in the nation’s history and represents a massive green deal for NSW. The approach underscores the commitment I gave in my early days as Minister for Energy and Environment – NSW does not see incompatibility between economic and environmental

Matt Kean NSW Minister for Energy and Environment

outcomes as we seek to transition our energy mix, nor will we compromise our principles to achieve it. The bilateral deal supports carbon abatement measures such as capturing methane from mining and land-based carbon farming projects. But it goes radically further.

In the NSW Electricity Strategy I released last year, we unveiled a plan to deliver Australia’s first coordinated Renewable Energy Zone in the Central West to support the new generation needed to bring energy bills down. The 3000 megawatt Zone will generate sufficient energy to

support around 1.3 million homes. It is the first of three proposed for NSW, and now has the blessing and financial backing of the Commonwealth. NSW is already a leader on renewable energy. As of January 2020, we have 100 private sector proposals to build large renewable generators either approved or progressing through the planning system. If they all land, that’s an extra 17,500 MW of additional nameplate capacity in the network, and about $24 billion injected into regional economies. And that’s the larger point. The global economy will need new technologies and fuels to become carbon neutral and the race to reach net zero emissions is now on. NSW can lead this economic opportunity by exporting our IP and clean energy to the rest world and we would be negligent to miss that opportunity. Australia has always been a net importer of capital, and to continue to attract it we need to move with the current direction in financial markets I cited earlier.

The objective then is to convert that capital into ideas and projects we can export back to the world. Our existing leadership in maximising wind and solar resources gives us a head start in producing the low-emissions products and fuels, such as hydrogen, that other countries are going to need to decarbonise. The new industries that emerge will trigger a wave of investment, innovation, construction and employment – particularly across regional NSW – to sustain its economy for decades to come. Climate change is an enormous environmental threat but reducing emissions need not be an economic one if we craft a policy architecture that yields lower prices, reliable electricity supply, more jobs and new industries. That’s precisely what NSW is continuing to do, and it’s why the climate consensus struck should allow warriors at both ends of the spectrum to see we now have a legitimate and sensible way forward. Matt Kean is the NSW Minister for Energy and Environment and Member for Hornsby

Stadium’s 20th birthday celebration rescheduled Central Coast Stadium has turned 20, and the milestone will be celebrated with a free family fun day on March 29. Originally scheduled for February 8, the celebration was postponed due to the huge storm event on the Coast that weekend. Gates will open to the public at 10am, with the first 300 people arriving to receive free ice-cream and chips on a stick. Central Coast Stadium Manager, Kath Casey, said the day would feature a stadium tour, live music and a display of reptiles from the Australian Reptile Park. There will be various food stalls and giveaways with the chance to win great prizes, including a Hamilton Island accommodation package. Also on hand for the festivities will be mascots from the South Sydney Rabbitohs, the Sydney Roosters and Central Coast Mariners. Casey said the stadium had played an important part in the Coast’s history. “Over the past 20 years the stadium has seen many

Central Coast Stadium is in an idyllic setting near the Gosford waterfront

changes, however, it is now in the best shape it has ever been,” she said. “To date we have hosted more than 490 events and welcomed over 3.6 million people through our gates. “We are so proud of the calibre of events the stadium has attracted to the region

including Lionel Ritchie, NRL matches, Nitro Circus, Rugby Union and A-League games, and it’s an absolute pleasure to go to work every day.” Mayor, Lisa Matthews, said the stadium had become an important part of entertainment on the Central Coast. “From the opening game on

February 7, 2000, and indeed even the years before it, the community has taken the stadium to heart.” Cr Matthews said. “Over the years it has hosted everything from professional sport teams to local grand finals, concerts, and our annual community carols.

Construction starts on the stadium in 1999

“It is a true asset to the community which has attracted attention throughout the AsiaPacific region when it played host to some of Asian football’s biggest names, as well as staging Rugby Union and Rugby League World Cup games. “There has been a lot of

history made here over the last two decades and we want everyone to be part of the celebrations.” Source: Media release, Feb 4 Central Coast Council Central Coast Stadium Facebook page, Feb 17

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Business & Property Take 3 CEO steps down After 10 years at the helm, Take 3 co-founder Tim Silverwood will step down as the group’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in March. Silverwood, who will assume a new role as a Take 3 ambassador on March 1, did not take the decision lightly. “After 10 years spent building Take 3 alongside Roberta Dixon-Valk and Amanda Marechal, and tirelessly advocating for action on plastic pollution and waste, I can’t help but reflect on the achievements the organisation has made,” he said. “Take 3 has grown from a simple idea to an impactful, global movement. “Action on plastic pollution has become mainstream and our international community has expanded to over 300,000

people in 129 countries. “Take 3 has never been in a stronger position than it is today. “Our staff, volunteers, board of directors, members, partners and supporters are aligned on a clear vision for the organisation, to inspire participation in simple actions that reduce the impacts of plastic pollution and waste in the ocean and the broader environment. “It is with complete confidence that I step aside from the position of CEO and pass the reins to Sarah Beard.” Beard has a rich history since launching the Take 3 Surf Life Saving Program. In 2014, she joined the inaugural board of directors, where she served for three years. She is also the producer and

impact producer of the awardwinning documentary, Blue. “I am thrilled to be returning to Take 3 as the new CEO,” she said. “Take 3 has seen exceptional growth in the past two years and has become an organisation that is having a significant impact globally. “My work in growing a movement of ocean guardians with the documentary Blue, saw us connect to over six million people around the world and register over 70,000 individual commitments to behavioural change through our ocean guardian campaign. “I am a firm believer in the power of individual change, simple actions done by many can have a significant impact. “I intend to build on Take 3’s existing achievements, with a clear vision to build capacity,

and in doing so, be able to further increase our impact.” Co-founder Roberta DixonValk said Silverwood had been “a significant force of nature in terms of giving voice to the plastic pollution issue and highlighting robust solutions, including our Take 3 message, to clean up this planet”. The third co-founder of the organisation, Amanda Marechal, said Silverwood had brought a “magnetic energy” to Take 3. “An eloquent speaker and passionate environmentalist, his skill and experience will be of value in tackling a broad spectrum of ocean conservation issues into the future,” she said. Source: Media release, Feb 17 Madeleine Bell, Communications Manager, Take 3

Tim Silverwood with new CEO, Sarah Beard

Manufacturer appoints new local GM Central Coast company Industree Group Pty Ltd has appointed a new general manager (GM).

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Located at West Gosford, the designer and manufacturer of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) has appointed local, Jon Fleming ,as GM and Equity Shareholder. The company now employs 22 Central Coast based employees.

Managing Director, Jason Stenning, said Industree Group prides itself on the high quality of the Central Coast team. “Jon’s appointment adds significant business experience and expertise in growing and improving our PPE based business,” Stenning said. “With over 30 years’ experience and the majority of time spent in senior level national and international roles in the PPE industry, Jon will

help guide Industree Group through our next growth and development phase. “I look forward to working with him and our executive team as we continue the exceptional growth of our carbon neutral Central Coast business operations.” Source: Media release, Feb 17 Mike Yanco, Group Marketing Manager, Industree Group Pty Ltd

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Planning Panel to be in place by March The Central Coast will have a Local Planning Panel in place by the beginning of March. The introduction of the panel was announced by the State Government in August, 2019, to a mixed reaction. While it was welcomed by the business and development community, then Central Coast Mayor, Jane Smith, described it as a “power grab”. Central Coast councillors knocked back a motion from Liberal Councillor, Jilly Pilon, to express support for the panel at their meeting on September 25, 2019. In January 2020, Mayor, Lisa Matthews, said that while councillors felt their ability to represent the community was being taken away from them, they had to “work with what we are given”. It is expected that the panel will assess developments valued between $5M and

NSW Planning and Public Spaces Minister, Rob Stokes, and Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch

$20M, with developments valued at more than $20M going to the Joint Regional Planning Panel and others applying directly to the Department of Planning for approval as State Significant Developments. Council will now be left with the power to approve only

minor projects. Member for Terrigal and Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said the inaugural Central Coast Planning Panel would be chaired by planning and local government expert, Donna Rygate.

“The Panel will bring greater accountability and transparency to our region’s planning system by making decisions on sensitive, complex and high value development applications,” Crouch said. “Ms Rygate’s expertise in governance and planning, particularly her track record as Chief Executive of Local Government NSW, makes her the ideal person for the job. “Ms Rygate also understands the needs of local communities and she is committed to integrity and proper process. “Her appointment will ensure the Panel performs its work with accountability and transparency.” The two alternate chairs will be Jason Perica and Kara Krason, both town planning experts with a thorough understanding of local issues, having served on the Joint Regional Planning Panel and with decades of experience in the private and public sectors,

Crouch said. Central Coast Council will now choose the remaining panel members from a pool of 200 experts with a background in planning, architecture, heritage, the environment, urban design, economics, traffic and transport, law, engineering, tourism or government and public administration. Council must also sign-off on the appointment of the NSW Government’s recommendations for the chair and alternate chairs, and will choose the Panel’s community representative. “Putting decision making in the hands of the experts will allow councillors to focus their time and energy on the core business of local government,” Crouch said. “We know that between 2016 and 2041, an extra 95,250 people will call the Central Coast home, which is why our community needs greater

certainty about planning decisions.” NSW Business Chamber, Central Coast, this week welcomed the announcement and urged the new panel to accelerate development strategies to improve the region’s competitiveness. “Conditions for growth have changed in light of the recent triple threat of floods, bushfire and drought, and business confidence is at an all time decade low,” Regional Director, Paula Martin, said. “Fresh thinking by the panel to encourage business investment and growth is needed to position the region for future challenges.” Source: Media release, Feb 19 Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch Media statement, Feb 19 Paula Martin, Regional Director, NSW Business Chamber Central Coast Coast Community News, AugOct, 2019

Taskforce to investigate skills mismatch A new Central Coast Skills Taskforce is set to help find ways to reduce skills shortages and youth unemployment in the region. Set up by NSW Business Chamber, Central Coast, the taskforce will investigate the mismatch between skills young people are obtaining and skills that businesses require. Central Coast Regional Director, Paula Martin, said the Chamber’s latest Business

Conditions Survey showed that 63% of Central Coast businesses are finding it difficult to employ suitably skilled staff. “The Central Coast is facing a ‘perfect storm’ for delayed economic growth thanks to stubbornly high levels of youth unemployment, 40,000 daily commuters draining the region of valuable skills, and a persistent skills mismatch for local jobs,” Martin said. “Businesses are delaying product development,

hampering the ability to be competitive. “Borg Manufacturing, TrendPac, North Construction & Building, Fortunity Advisory, TAFE NSW, ATO, Delta Laboratories, Central Coast Local Health District, Central Coast Industry Connect, Forsythes Recruitment & HR, Central Coast Group Training Company, UoN and various schools have all united to come up with preliminary solutions. “So far, four key opportunities have been identified that are

unique to the Central Coast which, industry believe, could restart their growth plans and create jobs. “Lack of exposure to career pathways now and into the future is seen as the leading factor to our local skills shortage. “There is a real disconnect between how kids view industry on the Coast leading to the pursuit of careers elsewhere. “The Central Coast is home to some of the most innovative

and technology driven practices in the State. “The 2019 Business of the Year, Life Health Foods, works every day to solve the world’s food crisis by developing innovative plant based food solutions. “The Skills Taskforce is challenging both industry and the local education system to work ‘hand in glove’ to increase the visibility of exciting careers on the Coast. “Poor transport connectivity, reducing the stigma of

vocational training, and a review of compliance obligations are other areas of focus. “We expect the outcomes of the Skills Taskforce will help prioritise the right programmes for the Central Coast and even set a benchmark for other regions.” Source: Media release, Feb 13 NSW Business Chamber, Central Coast, Regional Director, Paula Martin

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Clothing company reopens its Woy Woy shop Home grown Central Coast clothing company, drøm, has reopened its Woy Woy shop after an absence of three years, during which time the merchandise was sold at markets and popup stalls at shopping centres all over the region. From humble beginnings around five years ago, when founder, Gary Berman, decided to experiment with photographic images of the Central Coast printed on T-shirts and sold them from a small gallery at Avoca, drøm has grown beyond his wildest expectations.

“I thought the Coast deserved its own brand and we have achieved so much,” Berman said. “We opened our Woy Woy store in 2015 and were there for two years before we decided to vacate when some structural changes being made to the shop made it difficult to trade from. “We had always been trading from markets, but we began to pick up shopping centre pop ups once the shop closed.” Business has been booming, and with plans to expand in a number of ways this year,

Berman decided he once again needed a base to work from. “When we saw that our old shop in Woy Woy was vacant, we jumped at the chance,” he said. “It’s amazing how many people remembered us. “We had built up a loyal following on the Peninsula, so that was another great reason for us to move back. “We also liked the fact that the shop has changed slightly and now has a separate work room area which is great for us to use for our printing.”

While the Woy Woy shop will be drøm’s base, Berman still plans to be mobile. “We will do many of the same markets and shopping centres, but we also plan to get to new areas as part of our expansion plans,” he said. “It’s been a great few years since we started drøm and we … are blown away at how well it’s gone and what great support we’ve had on the Coast.” Source: Media release, Feb 19 drøm founder and owner, Gary Berman

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Gary Berman outside the Woy Woy shop

State-of-the-art technology installed at cancer centre Patients at Icon Cancer Centre Gosford are now accessing the latest in radiation therapy treatment and innovation, following the installation of state-ofthe-art technology which provides faster and more comfortable treatment for people with cancer.

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Petbarn Gosford is calling on Central Coast residents to adopt a pet as part of the RSPCA’s Clear the Shelters Campaign. The store will open its Adoption Centre from February 21, with a range of animals, big and small, including dogs, cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs, available to adopt for a special fee of $29. Petbarn Gosford will be one of 100 stores nationally to take part in the initiative. Store Manager, Amelia

Bennet, said this would be an important event for Petbarn as they look to encourage even more people to “adopt, don’t shop”. “Adoption is one of the most rewarding and valuable things you can do, both for the animal and the individual,” Bennet said. “They bring you companionship, unconditional love and it’s amazing to see pets, who may have otherwise been left behind, thrive in their forever home. “We are passionate about pet

companionship, which is why we partner with shelters all year round to ensure as many animals as possible have a second chance at their happily ever after. “Through working with our adoption partners, we have helped rehome thousands of rescue pets.” Although adoption fees will be drastically reduced this weekend, normal adoption procedures still apply, including one-on-ones with prospective adoption parents, and current household pets, to ensure each

animal is matched to the right loving family. All adoption pets have undergone a comprehensive vet check and have been desexed. In all cases, dogs and cats are micro chipped, treated for internal and external parasites such as worms and fleas, and had their initial vaccination, and dogs are also treated for heartworm. Source: Media release, Feb 19 Petbarn Gosford

The new Varian Halcyon system is an image guidance machine that offers high dose radiation treatment to tumours with pinpoint precision and speed, while minimising exposure to surrounding healthy tissue and organs and reducing treatment time to less than 15 minutes. With both cancer incidence and mortality in Gosford ranking higher than the state average, cancer treatment services are increasingly important for the local community. This pioneering technology streamlines and simplifies

every aspect of a patient’s cancer treatment, with the capacity to treat up to 50 patients a day. Icon Radiation Oncologist, Dr John Boyages, said that Icon Gosford is proud to offer a wider variety of treatment options for the Central Coast and remain focused on pushing the boundaries of cancer care to give patients new hope. “It’s a pleasure to work alongside my colleagues to provide the most advanced care for our patients. “Being able to champion the latest techniques and technology in cancer treatment for the Gosford community is something that Icon takes pride in and fulfils our vision of delivering the best possible care to more patients, closer to home,” Dr Boyages said. Source: Media release, Feb 11 Michaella Porter, WE Communications

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Art Express initiative for Grandparents Raising Their Grandchildren Central Coast Family Support Services will deliver its first Art Express initiative for local seniors who are a part of its Grandparents Raising Their Grandchildren program. Program coordinator, Kristina Gowlland, said Art Express is an exciting new initiative for grandparents facing the unique circumstances that arise from raising children later in life, with the focus of the day being

self-care, through art, relaxation and a little bit of pampering. “Within this special group of people, many face problems such as trauma, financial issues, emotional concerns, family violence, children with special needs, mental illness and more. “For this reason, self-care isn’t just a luxury, it is essential, and a new approach is welcomed. “The day will commence with

a relaxing morning tea within the therapeutic gardens followed by massages and a special art express session. “It’s not just about coffee, tea, a massage or even some art, it’s so much more,” Gowlland said. Art Express will be held on February 27 at Bamboo Budda, Holgate. Source: Media release, Feb 14 Kristina Gowlland, Central Coast Family Support Services

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Open captioned Fundraising stalls to help raise money for screening of newly guide dogs to be held released movie Fundraising stalls to help raise money for guide dogs for visually impaired people will be held by the Central Coast Volunteer Support Group of Guide Dogs NSW/ACT at Wyoming and West Gosford.

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The volunteers have held about 30 fundraising stalls a year since the Central Coast group formed in 1982. Central Coast President, Merran Rudder, said the stalls were also a great opportunity to share information with the public about tguide dogs and the free services Guide Dogs NSW/ACT provided for the visually impaired. “With the cost to breed, train and raise just one guide dog more than $50,000, every

dollar from the community counts, as Guide Dogs NSW/ ACT only receives minimal government funding,” she said. “We are a small group of highly dedicated people who are passionate about the work that Guide Dogs undertakes and we appreciate the Coast community who continue to visit our stalls and continue to support our endeavours.” The stalls will be held at Bunnings West Gosford on Saturday, March 14, and Wyoming Shopping Centre on Thursday, March 26. Source: Media release, Feb 7 Central Coast Volunteer Support Group Guide Dogs NSW/ACT

Better Hearing Australia Central Coast (BHACC) is hosting an open captioned screening of the newly released movie, ‘A Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood’, at Avoca Beach Picture Theatre on February 24. The screening is a part of the 2020 NSW Seniors Festival. The silver screen is a much loved source of entertainment for all generations, but older people and those with hearing problems often can’t keep up with films unless they’re captioned, and sadly, captioned screenings are few and far between. As part of the festivities, the BHACC has arranged for the first 100 people to book their

tickets to receive a free choctop. BHACC is a not-for-profit volunteer organisation that supports, educates and advocates for Central Coast people with a post-lingual hearing impairment. Hearing Loss Management groups are held weekly and provide the opportunity for social interaction and to learn lipreading. “BHACC hopes many local seniors with hearing loss will come along and enjoy this captioned movie screening,” said BHACC Committee President, Jeannine Asciak. Source: Media release, Feb 4 Julie Asprey, Better Hearing Australia Central Coast

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Student wellbeing performance at Green Point Brainstorm Productions will present their student wellbeing performance, The Flipside, to Year 8 students at Green Point Christian College on March 11. The Flipside is a live theatre experience that addresses issues of cyberbullying, online safety, digital citizenship, bystander behaviour and online ethics. The performance highlights the importance of personal responsibility, empathy, respect and values in the online

and offline worlds. When bullying and revenge are used to wield power, characters Jack and Ella realise that they must create an ethical roadmap to navigate the online world. College Principal, Phillip Nash, said The Flipside performance was part of the College’s student wellbeing curriculum and has been developed by education and mental health professionals. “It challenges students’ perspectives on what is humorous, toxic, private, anonymous, humiliating, safe

or appropriate online. “Real student experiences are woven together to create a compelling narrative and theatrical experience, that poses questions about how we treat ourselves and others. “The performance is supported by curriculumaligned classroom activities that are designed to spark further discussion and expand on the messages from the play,” he said. Source: Newsletter, Feb 17 Phillip Nash, Green Point Christian College

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School celebrates outstanding HSC results Gosford High School (GHS) Principal, Michael Smith, has weighed in on the Class of 2019’s HSC results. “As a school, we pride ourselves on the many achievements of our students both in and out of school and we have good reason to celebrate the achievements of last year’s HSC results. “The school improved its Patrick Fang with Sarah Mitchell and Gladys Berejiklian at the 2019 HSC First in Course presentation Photo: NSW Department of Education

Providing an opportunity for talented young people on the Coast to access a professional venue to perform at, the popular initiative is part of Laycock Street Community Theatre’s annual program and is focused on promoting and fostering the development of the performing arts on the Coast. YIPA Director, Gary Jackson, said the standard and variety of young talent on the Central Coast never fails to amaze.

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“Our local young performers are incredible and YIPA is always looking for innovative new performers or new or different works from the performers who never fail to let us down,” Jackson said. “If you or somebody you know has a hidden talent – a singer, dancer, musician, actor, band or just a young person with a passion for the performing arts – YIPA would love to hear from you,” he added. YIPA is open to local performers of high school age up to 21 years.

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overall state ranking as the highest performing school on the Central Coast. “There were 12 students who achieved a Band 6 in every course they studied. “Two students, Patrick Fang and Olivia Russell, finished first in the state in Mathematics and French Beginners, and overall a total of 263 Band 6 results were achieved by GHS students.

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“We’ll be holding auditions at venues across the Coast, including in schools, so I’d encourage our talented young performers to start preparing now,” Jackson said. 2020 YIPA auditions will be held from March 16 through April 9. Dance auditions will be held on March 22. Auditions for vocals, drama, instruments and all other performing arts will be held from March 28 to 29. The YIPA audition team will also be visiting Central Coast High Schools, dance and music studios up until the April 9. Laycock Street Community Theatre will present the 2020 YIPA Concerts from May 27 to 30. Further information and audition forms are available on the YIPA Facebook page or Central Coast Council’s website by searching for YIPA. Source: Media release, Feb 10 Gary Jackson, YIPA

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$10,000 grant for Early Learning Centre Children at Green Point’s Goodstart Early Learning Centre will benefit from an Aboriginal cultural program thanks to a $10,000 grant from the NSW Government.

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Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, said the funding would be provided through the Community Grants program. “The Centre will receive $10,000 to deliver a new cultural program with a local Darkinjung Aboriginal Elder, to purchase cultural resources and for staff development,” Crouch said.

“The Central Coast has one of the fastest growing Aboriginal populations in NSW and this sort of program is so beneficial for all involved. “Preschools right across NSW were encouraged to apply for initiatives that boost attendance, and I’m delighted that local families will benefit from this funding,” he added. Minister for Education and Early Childhood Learning, Sarah Mitchell, said it is absolutely crucial for children to experience some kind of early childhood education prior to attending school. “We know that the cognitive, social and emotional benefits a child gains from attending an

early childhood education service are incredibly valuable,” Mitchell said. “As a Government, we are committed to ensuring that every child, no matter where they’re from or what their background is, has access to an early childhood service. “These grants have done a fantastic job of increasing participation in areas of high Aboriginal population or disadvantage, so I am thrilled we can continue to invest in this important initiative,” Mitchell said. Source: Media release, Feb 19 Ben Sheath, Office of Adam Crouch

Henry Kendall is the number one ranked comprehensive high school on the Coast Henry Kendall High School Principal, Andrew Backhouse, has praised the efforts of the Class of 2019 in the school’s first newsletter for 2020. “Well done to our 2019 HSC students, with the release of strong and well deserved results.

“Of particular note, Henry Kendall is the number one ranked comprehensive high school on the Coast and ranked third overall. “We have achieved this result in five of the past six years,” Backhouse said. “We had 15 students attain a total of 24 Band 6 results, with 60.3 per cent of students

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Let’s get down to business: Mayor Following a “roller coaster ride” during her first four months in the top job, Central Coast Mayor, Lisa Matthews, is determined to get down to business in 2020, leading up to the September local government elections. With her top priorities including attacking parking problems in the region’s town centres and exploring every avenue she can to secure State and Federal Government funding, Cr Matthews is determined to run a tight ship and will brook no political grandstanding in Chambers. “The last four months have been fast and furious, scary but exciting, and I’m looking forward to the coming year,” she said in an exclusive interview with Central Coast Newspapers. “One of my top priorities will be looking at parking around the region. “Parking is becoming a real problem in many of our town centres, and we have lots of parcels of land which could be used for more shops and parking. “Another top priority will be exploring employment generation opportunities,

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especially for our youth.” Still seething over the announcement that the State Government will introduce a Local Planning Panel for the region early in the year, Cr Matthews is determined to make the best of a bad situation. “We are elected councillors and are here to represent the community and that is being taken away from us, that’s how we feel,“ she said. “But we have to work with what we are given.

“I want to see a list of who will be on this panel and we will work with them, as our community will suffer if we don’t get this right. “Having said that, the State Government does fund some good projects on the Coast, including roads and various centres, but we have to keep fighting to secure more money. “We need to keep putting our hand up at every opportunity. “The government put us together as a region and now it

needs to help maintain that.” Cr Matthews said she was keen to work with newly appointed Parliamentary Secretary for the Coast and Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch. “I am happy to see the Coast once more have a parliamentary secretary but he needs to make sure he works with the whole of the Coast,” she said. Cr Matthews said water management would be another key issue.

Despite some predictions of excessive water use by holidaymakers over the Christmas-New Year period, she said dam levels had dropped by only one per cent over that time. “We will be going to Level 1 water restrictions possibly by the end of the month or early February,” she said. “But I’ve been out and about a lot and I don’t see people doing the wrong thing. “We are lucky in that we’ve had a little bit of rain which has helped, but our community has been doing the right thing. “We’ve also invested heavily in infrastructure around our water supply system and we are doing well.” Cr Matthews said workshops to be held on Council’s finances in February were sure to be productive. “There will be two days of intense learning opportunities,” she said. “We councillors will be able to put up what we think needs to happen and then tic-tac with staff. “Priorities have doubled since Wyong and Gosford Councils merged. Continued P4

Time to rebuild Areas of the Central Coast are already starting to regenerate, with the Gospers Mountain and Three Mile fires now being reported as being under control by the RFS.

$1M fire grant

Bushfire-hit communities on the Central Coast will see vital infrastructure repaired sooner with a $1M Federal grant to Central Coast Council. See page 6

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The push towards a more inclusive, LGBTIQ friendly Central Coast gained a little more traction earlier this month with the opening of the Central Coast Pride Centre in Gosford. See page 22

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T urged to stay alert and continue C to monitor the RFS app Fires Near Me. Meanwhile, as fires continue to burn in other parts of the country, debate rages over the causes of the bush fire outbreak and what steps should be taken to prevent a recurrence. Arson has been blamed, with As the Coast launches into the NSW Police Force having a new year, we thought it taken legal action against more would be timely to revisit than 180 people for bushfire the major news stories of related offences since late last 2019. year. See page 12 These include the deliberate lighting of bush fires, failure to Woy Woy comply with a total fire ban and Philosophy discarding a lighted cigarette Society P33 or match on land. Climate change is considered by many to be the culprit, with Prime Minister Scott Morrison entral Coast Mayor, Jane Smith, has stressed the need for Council to enforce its own planning controls, after an application for a shop top housing development at 5-7 Church St, Terrigal, was refused at the final Council meeting for 2018.

A fire which caused some concern on New Year’s Eve in Arizona Rd, Charmhaven, was also controlled quickly. The Coast fared better than many other areas of the state in the face of the bush fires which posed a huge threat in December. Areas of Kulnura are already starting to regenerate Picture Ken Grose Despite some close calls, no lives or property were lost in firefighters, along with a Ferry Rd was reopened prior to approximately 300 animals the at-risk areas around lingering feeling of caution. Christmas. from temporary Spencer and Gunderman. “We aren’t out of the woods Regeneration is already being accommodation and is once Spencer resident Robyn yet and have been told to witnessed in some of the again open for business. Downham said there was remain vigilant,” she said. region’s outlying areas and the Although a period of lower extreme gratitude in the Downham said residents had Australia Walkabout Wildlife temperatures is providing community for the hard work of been relieved when Wisemans Park at Calga has retrieved some relief, residents are

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Smith moved for refusal of the application, which would have comprised two groundfloor shops, 12 residential units and 23 onsite carparking spaces, against the advice of Council staff, making special mention of its level of non-compliance. She said the development exceeded the number of storeys by 25 per cent, had no setback to Hudson La, and The subject land no communal space had been A report from Council’s sets a poor precedent for that similar non-compliance provided. Environment and Planning future development in Terrigal with Council’s planning Smith said members of controls is acceptable; the Directorate had recommended CBD.” the community spent a lot of that Council grant conditional Clr Kyle MacGregor, who development exceeds the time and effort contributing consent to the proposal, but seconded the motion, said: number of storeys by 25 per to the development of local in a narrow vote, Councillors “The most important issue we cent; the external wall height environment plans and voted, seven to six, to refuse are dealing with here is what is a 23.55 per cent variation; development control plans consent for the $10.7M is the point of having planning maximum width of enclosed with the expectation they development in the B2 Local controls if people won’t comply floor space at the fifth level would be enforced. has exceedance of between Centre zone. with them? “Both the former Gosford “The development, as “I believe we should be 10 and 26 per cent; no setback and Wyong Councils had a it currently stands, has getting people to do their best to Hudson La, representing reputation for not enforcing 100 per cent variation; no significant non-compliance to comply. their own planning controls,” with the Development Control “In the event there is massive communal space is provided, she said. Plan (DCP),” Smith said. variation and they are unable representing 100 per cent “So I had hoped that as a “To approve this development to comply. then I think we’ve variation; no deep soil zones new Council, we could provide when there is such non- got to have a pretty stringent are provided, representing 100 certainty to our community compliance with the DCP look at that and really go over per cent variation; and, no side and to developers by adopting would create an expectation the detail of it. and try and boundary setbacks for visual a more reflective decision for similar concessions. find a better outcome for the privacy, representing 100 per making process.” cent variation. “Although the DCP perhaps community.” Smith said previous ICAC doesn’t have the strength of The refusal was based on Source: reports showed problems a Local Environment Plan, and three points, with the resolution Agenda item 3.1, Dec 10 were created when councils Central Coast Council ordinary one non-compliance may be saying that: “The development didn’t enforce their planning meeting considered acceptable, to have is not in the public interest as Jackie Pearson, journalist controls. so many non-compliances it will create an expectation

he public exhibition reforms and will provide period for the greater clarity for residents. revised Draft The Community Environment Development Control Network (CEN) has asked Plan Chapter relating its members to make submissions to “help save the to Tree and Vegetation trees in the back yards of the Management has been Central Coast”. extended by Central “If the draft Chapter is not Coast Council to January amended, trees will be lost 28. unnecessarily,” a CEN direct mailout to members said. This extension, based on community feedback, “The draft Chapter generally will provide residents with requires landowners to additional time to lodge a obtain a permit from Council submission on the important to remove or prune a tree, harmonisation of tree and but the draft also describes vegetation management exemptions to avoid having to works policies across the obtain a Council permit. “Under the proposed Chapter, Central Coast. If adopted following trees may be removed without exhibition, the existing Wyong a permit if ‘evidence’ is and Gosford Development provided by an arborist with Control Plans (DCP) would Trade (AQF3) qualifications be amended to include the that they are dead or pose a revised Chapter providing the risk to persons or property, and community with a consistent are not required as habitat for policy until such time as native fauna. Council adopts a Consolidated “AQF3 training does not cover tree species, diseases, DCP. Council’s revised policy assessment or reporting. relates to urban and “Most tree-removers hold environmental zoned lands, AQF3 qualifications. and requires a land owner “Since tree-removers are to obtain a permit before the paid to remove trees, they pruning or removal of any have a clear conflict of interest tree or any vegetation located if they are authorised to greater than three metres from condemn trees. a house or other approved “In addition, Council should building, where the proposed recognise the value of nonpruning or tree removal is not native trees. covered by a set of nominated “In some areas, maples, exemptions. jacarandas and other large Council may also issue exotics provide the only permits for minor clearing of canopy. These should be land not associated with new retained while more natives development, and where the are introduced.” clearing does not exceed the Source: specified threshold. Media release, Nov 27 This revised policy accords Central Coast Council media with recent NSW Government Email, Dec 2 Community Environment Land Management and Network Biodiversity Conservation

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60,000 signature petition presented to Parliament A large contingent of Central Coast residents travelled to Canberra on February 4 to join the People’s Climate Assembly in the grounds of Parliament House as Federal Parliament resumed for the year. Representatives from Save Our Coast were on hand to deliver a petition bearing 59,000 signatures calling for an end to the PEP11 licence, which allows for seismic testing and drilling for gas off our coastline. The petition was handed to Independent MP, Zali Steggall, who was to present it to Parliament on February 6. Save Our Coast founder, Natasha Deen, said the petition, which was begun in 2018, was presented with support from Greens’ Senators, Mehreen Faruqi, Peter Whish-Wilson and Adam Bandt. “The community support at the event saw the petition increase to now over 60,000 signatures,” Deen said. “By delivering these petitions to Canberra, we are bringing our plea to Save Our Coast to

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Natasha Deen, founder of Save Our Coast, with supporters outside Parliament House

must have legislation fuels from Manly to Newcastle, implemented that will in the most heavily populated Overripe bananas from completely ban seismic testing coast line of Australia, putting Woolworths stores at Erina, and remove this threat of PEP our beaches, our thriving Gosford and Lisarow are being 11 off our coast, otherwise we tourism and fisheries baked into banana bread remain at the mercy of the industries, and our climate all loaves in-stores... whims of fossil fuel companies. at risk.” See page 15 “We hope that other MPs will Source: step forward in support of our Media release, Feb 5 petition to denounce the flawed Natasha Deen, founder, Save Our Coast PEP 11 plan that allows offshore blasting or drilling for fossil

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Rare “beaked” whale washed up on North Avoca Beach

Religious response to climate change Also in attendance at the People’s Climate Assembly in the grounds of Parliament House on February 4 was Gosford Anglican priest, Fr Rod Bower, who joined Buddhists, Anglicans, Catholics, Quakers and people of other faiths as part of The Australian Religious Response to Climate Change (ARRCC), which co-hosted the Fr Rod Bower with other religious leaders at Parliament House gathering. the Australian Centre for Buddhist Gillian Reffell, who on fossil fuels,” Reffell said. is Secretary of ARRCC, was part “Australia is very vulnerable ARRCC supporters made a Christianity and Culture. meditation tent available and a “A religious response to of a panel of faith speakers the to global warming and it would number of faith leaders climate change is essential for preceding day which included be in the interests of country participated in a peaceful, a healthy spirituality,” Bower Bower and Catholic Brigidine people, our children, Australia’s Sister, Jane Keogh. silent encirclement of said. Pacific neighbours and the Parliament House. “It’s an expression of our “With the wake-up call that world if we finally begin to Earlier in the day, Bower connection with God, with each has been the bushfire crisis, we embrace the new, clean ask that the Government be technologies of the future.” helped lead an Interfaith other and with the earth. Mourning Ritual for bushfire “Our responsibility to care for guided by those experts who Keogh spoke about the need victims, organised by the the earth is something that is are offering pathways to a to reach out to the prosperous and sustainable “unconvinced”. Canberra Interfaith Forum and common to all the faiths.” future which does not depend

Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, said the declaration was made in response to recent severe storms and flooding. “Entire streets currently look like watery war zones, there are approximately 38,000 people still without power and many trees are blocking roads across the region,” Crouch said. “I have been in constant contact with the Premier and Minister for Emergency Services to ensure that a natural disaster declaration could be made as quickly as possible. “This means that assistance is available for people whose

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Celebration of the Stoics

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Heathcote said the festival had become a lightning rod for women’s interest groups and services, with the Combined Committee encouraging all Central Coast based women’s groups, businesses and service providers to reach out and see how they can get involved. “We’ve taken the festival around the Coast over the years and seen it grow into a real platform for local women and girls,” Heathcote said. The Festival will open with Tuggerah Lakes Art Society’s ‘Women in Art’ Exhibition at The Entrance Community Centre Gallery on March 1, with the following events to take place around the former Gosford LGA: March 3; Central Coast Women’s Health Centre International Women’s Day (IWD) celebration, Wyoming, free; March 4, IWD celebration at the Peninsula Women’s Health Centre, Woy Woy, featuring Naughty Noodle Fun Haus and Coastal Twist Creative Director, Glitta Supernova, free; March 7, Umina Beach branch of the Country Women’s Association IWD barbecue fundraiser, Bunnings Warehouse Umina; Naughty Noodle Fun Haus present

Rayon Riot II at their venue on Broken Bay Rd, Ettalong, ticketed event; March 8, Soroptimist International Brisbane Water IWD Breakfast, The Reef, Terrigal; White Violet Long Lunch for IWD, Entertainment Grounds Gosford; March 10, Women of Worth Awards, Wyoming Community Centre, hosted by Gosford Regional Community Services, free; March 11, Empowering Women and Equality Community Forum featuring Trish Doyle, Shadow Minister for Women and the Prevention of Domestic Violence, The Grange Hotel, Wyoming, hosted by the Ourimbah Narara Valley Branch of the ALP, free; March 15, Birthing Kits Packing Day, Central Coast Grammar School, hosted by the Central Coast Grammar School Zonta Club, free. The full Central Coast Festival of Women 2020 program, including information on how to book, is available on page 21 of this edition. Source: Media release, Feb 20 Sally Jope, Central Coast Festival of Women

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Forresters Beach residents are demanding more transparency from Central Coast Council Council over continuing poor water quality in Forresters Creek

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Over 200 people from across the Central Coast attended the Power & Pollution Summit at Lake Macquarie over the weekend of February 8-9. See page 14 Woy Woy Philosophy Society

afternoon of entertainment and dining along with a tour of the village’s retirement living units. Residents, their families, friends and community members are welcome to attend, with wine, cheese and

live music all on the cards,” said Evergreen’s, Elena Goldfinch. Source: Media release, Feb 19 Elena Goldfinch, Evergreen Life Care

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As every good philosopher knows, things that start with the same letter always go together, like love and lace, Hilux and hardness, and beer and boating. See page 33

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Free Symphony at Kibble Park Symphony Central Coast (SCC) will present a free concert featuring great Australian music and stories in Gosford on Sunday, February 23, commencing at 4pm in Kibble Park. SCC will perform ‘One Land, Many Stories,’ a collective piece that brings together performers and composers to showcase the best and the newest Australian music, from quiet reflections on our personal space in a very old country, to an exuberant celebration of shared values. There will be stories of creation, ritual and first meetings and music that evokes the Dreamtime Spirit of Australia’s First Nations people, the grandeur of the colonial

stock run and the stars above us all. Several works will have a world premiere. SCC Artistic Director and Conductor, Dr Steven Stanke, will debut his ‘Baiyami and the Creation’ piece, which tells the story of the creation of the land as seen by the first humans, and Kevin Hunt’s ‘Yabun Wagunmagulya’ depicts the first meeting of Europeans and Indigenous people at Farm Cove in 1788. There will also be an encore performance, after many years, of Spike Milligan’s ‘Grand Waltz for Brisbane Waters’, written especially for this orchestra. Musicians from Central Coast Grammar School and Central Coast Conservatorium will join the ranks, adding to the full

symphonic sound. Dr Stanke said this free audial celebration of Australia’s culture and history was not to be missed. “This has been a fantastic project to create. “Our land is full of stories and histories that aren’t often told, so this is a great chance to present these in narration and music to a new audience. “There is a strong push at the moment to record our oral history, particularly stories that go back many thousands of years, and we’re proud to present our selection of music for a Central Coast audience,” Dr Stanke said.

Centre Manager, Colette Baron, announced that the centre would be closing for 10 weeks from March 1, while works get underway to improve accessibility at the community

building. Baron said that while works were underway, it would be “business as usual” for centre staff and volunteers, who will move into nearby Yirrang Building and continue delivering their regular programs and activities to the community, albeit with some alternative arrangements

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60 years of marriage celebrated

Source: Media release, Feb 14 Dr Steven Stanke, Symphony Central Coast

Temporary shut down

Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre management has advised that the centre will be upgraded over the coming months.

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where required. “Although the centre will be shut down for 10 weeks, we will have a better, fresher and brighter space for everyone to enjoy once works are complete,” Baron said. Source: Media release, Feb 17 Colette Baron, Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre

Point Clare residents, Neville and June Stewart, celebrated 60 years of marriage on February 6. Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, visited the Stewarts to present a certificate and a bottle of champagne to celebrate the milestone. “Recognising and celebrating marriage anniversaries is one of the pleasures of my job, and

Liesl Tesch with June and Neville Stewart

to have the opportunity to recognise a long lasting marriage like the Stewart’s is an honour,” Tesch said. The happy couple told Tesch that they first met on a date at the Royal Easter Show which was arranged by their friends. The date was a success, with the pair hitting it off and arranging to meet again. Neville would visit June in Redfern while she was working

as a nurse and he as a boilermaker on the South Coast. The couple married in 1960 and together have four children. Today the Stewarts preside over a large and growing family of 21 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Source: Media release, Feb 12 Liesl Tesch MP

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A COMPREHENSIVE LISTING OF EVENTS OVER THE NEXT FEW WEEKS ON THE CENTRAL COAST FRIDAY, FEB 21 Seniors Festival 2020: Department of Human Services: Information Sessions Understanding Retirement Income Streams, The Entrance Library, Free, 1pm - 2:30pm, Understanding Superannuation, 10:30am - 12pm 4350 1550 A Celebration of ‘The Superstars of Country: Then & Now, Laycock Street Theatre Auditorium, Ticketed, 8pm Lunch, Guest Speakers, Raffles, Friendship Days And Fun, Halekulani View Club, 11am Tuggerah Lakes U3A presents a Talk on: ‘From Jesus to Christianity - the first 400 years Part 2’, The Entrance/Long Jetty RSL Hall, 10am – 12pm Free Seniors Day Information Morning, 9am - 11am, the new empire dance and concert afternoon tea, 1pm, Gosford RSL

CCC: Free Chemical CleanOut, Mount Penang Event Park Kariong, 22 & 23/02, 9am - 3:30pm www.cleanout.com.au

Book Launch THURSDAY, FEB 27 Sean Crawley: Dead People Don’t Make Jam, Central Coast Family Tuggerah Lakes CWA, Support Services: all welcome, 3:30pm ART EXPRESS grandparents raising grandchildren, a different Climate Action Plan Community Workshops, approach to self-care, Lake Haven Shopping Bamboo Budda in Holgate, Bookings required Centre, 10am - 2pm,

have you say online or Ultimate Gamer Tournament register your interest yourvoiceourcoast.com

Chalk the Walk, Waterfront Plaza The Entrance, 12pm - 8pm centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/ whatson/chalkthewalk The Central Coast Series skate, scooter and BMX competition 2020, Wadalba Skate Park, Entry is free and open to riders aged 5-24

(12-24yrs), Erina Fair, Entry is free, 4:30pm - 7:30pm

Avoca Beachside Markets, Heazlett Park Foreshore, FRIDAY, FEB 28 9am - 2pm Symphony Central Coast: One Land, Many Stories, Memorial Park, The Entrance, Free Concert, 4pm

MONDAY, FEB 24

Review of the Warnervale Airport (Restrictions) Act 1996: Have your say, Wyong Council Chambers ( 2 Hely St) 2pm - 5pm to speak at the forum email - centralcoast@ planning.nsw.gov.au

NSW Seniors Festival: Better Hearing Australia Central Coast - A Beautiful www.planning.nsw.gov.au Day in the Neighbourhood, Avoca Beach Picture Award winning feature Theatre, first 100 tickets film: Equivocal Redemption free, 1:30pm Visit our brand new - Preview Screening by Daniel Widdowson, display homes, TUESDAY, FEB 25 Cinema Paradiso Ettalong, Lakeside Chain Valley Ticketed, 7pm - 8:30pm Bay, 10am - 12pm

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Woy Woy Rugby Club Sports Luncheon, Ettalong Diggers, Ticketed, 12pm - 4pm

Narara Ecovillage Open Day, Narara Ecovillage, 9:30am - 1pm

CCC: Free Chemical CleanOut, Council’s Long Jetty Depot Bateau Bay, 29/02 & 01/03, 9am - 3:30pm www.cleanout.com.au

U-Factor Business and Executive Coaching Seminar, AdviceCo. Offices Gosford, Ticketed, 5:30pm - 7pm

THURSDAY, MAR 5

Clean Up Australia Day 2020, Hardys Bay Community Church, 8am

Women in Art Expo and Artisan’s Market, The Entrance Gallery And Complex, 1/03 - 22/03, 10am - 3pm www.women.nsw.gov.au Wyong Family History Group: Hits and Misses Seminar, Tuggerah Community Hall, Ticketed, 10am - 3:30pm

MONDAY, MAR 2

The Australian Seekers yourvoiceourcoast.com Show, www.ettalongdiggers.com The Ettalong Diggers, WEDNESDAY, FEB 26 The AC/DC Story, Ticketed, 3:30pm Gosford Bush Poets, Laycock Street Theatre 4343 0111 Auditorium,Ticketed, 7:30pm

Batik - Hot Wax Resist Workshop, The Makers Studio Central Coast Inc. Gosford, Ticketed, 22 & 23/02, 10am - 4pm

www.ettalongdiggers.com Lions Club of Woy Woy: Car Boot Sale and BBQ, Car Park Dundan Road Woy Woy, 6am - 1pm

WEDNESDAY, MAR 4

Coastie Mardi Gras Dance Party, Woy Woy Leagues Club, Gosford Hotel conference Ticketed, 6pm - 12pm room, free entry - all welcome, 7pm

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Troubadour Folk Club: Mic Conway with Robbie Long (Aust) St Luke’s Hall Woy Woy, Tickets at door, 7pm

6th International Women’s Day Expo, Westfield Tuggerah Shopping centre, 9am

Gosford Erina Business Chamber March Luncheon Event, Gosford Golf Club Racecourse Road, Ticketed, 12:15pm

Seniors Extreme Weather Resilience, Erina Library, 10am - 12:30pm 4304 7650

Festival of Women: Because We Care Boutique Turns 1 Central Coast Cactus & Morning Tea, Succulent Club INC: Carole King’s Tapestry Wyong Neighbourhood Our Volunteer Autumn Sales Day, the Concert, Centre, Free - Booking Charmhaven Community Information & Laycock Street Community required, 10:30am. Recruitment Day, Hall, 9am - 1pm Theatre, Ticketed, 11am IWD Community Central Coast Centre of CEN: Wildplant Riding for the Disabled Celebraton- speakers, THURSDAY, MAR 12 Community Nursery, entertainment, morning Somersby, tea, Northern Women’s CEN Office, Ourimbah, Ultimate Gamer Tournament All are welcome, 9am - 12pm Health Centre, 10am - 12pm (12-24yrs), 10am - 12pm Westfield Tuggerah, The Central Coast Series www.women.nsw.gov.au SUNDAY, MAR 1 Entry is free, FRIDAY, MAR 6 Aussie Nightmarkets, The Entertainment Grounds Gosford, 5pm - 10pm Girrakool Blues Festival and Barbecue, Mt Penang Event Park, Ticketed, 06/03 - 8/03 Beginning your Family History - 4 Week Course, Wyong Family History Group Cottage, 06/03 - 27/03, Booking’s required, 9:30am - 2:30pm

First Meeting Of Year Life on the Spectrum, Dying With Dignity NSW, The Ettalong Diggers, The Central Coast Volunteer Continence Foundation Talk, Meeting Room 3 Erina Support Group: Raising Central Coast Wedding Fair, Bateau Bay Library, Ticketed, 6:30pm Library (The Hive, Erina fair) money for Guide Dogs The Entertainment Grounds, bookings essential, 4343 0111 Gosford Musical Society: 10am fundraising stalls, Ticketed, 10am - 1pm 1:30pm - 2:30pm www.ettalongdiggers.com Mamma Mia! Lake Haven Shopping Laycock Street Community SATURDAY, FEB 22 Centre SUNDAY, FEB 23 TUESDAY, MAR 3 Brisbane Water Evening Theatre, Ticketed, View Club Monthly Meeting, 6 - 21/03, Robert Gerrish Author Central Coast Mariners Function Room at the Festival of Women: 2pm & 8pm sessions Event, vs Sydney FC, Grange Hotel, 7pm Creative Expression Woy Woy Library, Tuggerah Lakes U3A Central Coast Stadium, IWD Workshop 10:15am 11:45am presents a Talk on: Ticketed, 6pm Climate Action Plan with lunch, ‘Inspiring Speeches’, www.a-league.com.au Community Workshops, 37 Maidens Brush Road The Entrance/Long Jetty Celebrity Psychic SATURDAY, FEB 29 Lake Munmorah United Wyoming, Medium RSL Hall, 10am – 12pm Conrad Sewell Bowling Club, Free - Booking Mitchell Coombes: ‘Big World’ Tour, 6pm - 8pm, required, 10am - 2pm SATURDAY, MAR 7 Messages from Spirit, Central Coast Leagues Club, have you say online or www.women.nsw.gov.au Ticketed, 7pm Ettalong Diggers,

Ticketed, 6:45pm 4343 0111

The Central Coast branch of the Disabled Surfers Association: ‘Smiles on Dials” Surf Event, Umina Beach, 9:30am

Festival of Women: IWD Community Celebration speakers, musician, light lunch, social, Peninsula Women’s Health Centre, Free - Booking required, 10am - 1pm www.women.nsw.gov.au

skate, scooter and BMX competition 2020, Umina Skate Park, Entry is free and open to riders aged 5-24

Green Living Workshop: Pests, Predators and Companion Planting, Central Coast Life Time Learning Centre Palmdale, bookings essential, 12:30pm - 3pm International DJ’s Slumberjack, Florida Beach Bar, Ticketed 7pm

SUNDAY, MAR 8 Central Coast Mariners vs Wellington Phoenix, Central Coast Stadium, Ticketed, 4pm www.a-league.com.au

Central Coast Festival of Women: Soroptimists Breakfast, Reef Restaurant Terrigal. Live Streaming Of The “All About Women” Event From The Sydney Opera House, University of Newcastle, Ourimbah Campus, Free, Bookings required, 1pm

International Women’s WEDNESDAY, MAR 11 Day Cabaret: Rayon Riot 2, Climate Action Plan 5 Broken Bay Rd Community Workshops, Ettalong, Ticketed, Doyalson RSL, 8pm - 10pm 6pm - 8pm, naughtynoodle.com.au/ have you say online or whaston register your interest

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SATURDAY, MAR 14 The Central Coast Volunteer Support Group: Raising money for Guide Dogs fundraising stalls, Bunnings, West Gosford Bands for the Brigades, Mangrove Mountain Memorial Club and Golf Course, Ticketed, 2pm Alliance Française Central Coast: Conversation Group - Come and practice your French at any level, Erina League Club, First attendance is free, 10am – 12pm

THURSDAY, MAR 19 The Central Coast Volunteer Support Group: Raising money for Guide Dogs Fundraising stalls, Deepwater Plaza, Woy Woy

FRIDAY, MAR 20 Central Coast Mariners vs Melbourne City FC, Central Coast Stadium, Ticketed, 7.30pm www.a-league.com.au Tuggerah Lakes U3A presents a Talk on: ‘Historical Political Assassinations’, The Entrance/Long Jetty RSL Hall, 10am – 12pm

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Coast Shelter provided 75,009 overnight beds during 2018-19 With more than 8,000 people remaining at risk of homelessness on the Central Coast, Coast Shelter Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Rachel Willis, is continuing to explore more opportunities for early preventative intervention during 2020. In the organisation’s annual report for the 2018-2019 financial year, Willis outlined the highlights of her first full year as CEO, following the retirement in 2018 of former CEO and Coast Shelter founder, Laurie Maher, and presented her vision for the future. “Over the past 13 months, the team and I have pondered what will be required of our

organisation, this community and our society, to meet future demands on our services,” Willis said in her report. “I know one thing for sure, we must continue to grow, to innovate and to test out new ideas. “This will continue to require the support and collective investment of government at all levels. “We will explore more opportunities for interventions early in life and early in need that address the issues that lead to homelessness.” Willis said expanding pathways for people to reengage in education and training would be key. The report highlights that

Coast Shelter provided 75,009 overnight beds in 10 crisis accommodation services and 76 outreach properties during 2018-19. A total of 877 men, women, young people and children were accommodated (an increase of 70 over the previous year), with 73% of them under the age of 25. There was an 11% increase in demand for crisis accommodation, with 62% of those seeking support prompted by family breakdown and or violence in the home. Willis listed the five key highlights of the year as being: Improving ease of accessibility; streamlining internal systems and processes; securing Federal Government support

My Sisters’ Keeper donate face masks to fire brigade

and funding for the Love Bites program; the continued success of the shelter’s restaurant, Laurie’s Table; and, playing a strong role in advocacy and raising awareness of homelessness, housing affordability and domestic violence. Coast Shelter President, Margaret Portass, highlighted the growth of the organisation from its inception 27 years ago, serving meals under a bridge. The organisation now has a team of 85 staff and 250 volunteers, with its operations stretching from the Peninsula in the south to the far northern

reaches of the region. “During this financial year, Coast Shelter provided its one millionth bed-night to people in need on the Central Coast,” Portass said. She said the year had been a “time of consolidation” with regard to structure, legislation, compliance, sustainability, quality, policy and financial management, and reinforced the organisation’s vision to end homelessness and domestic violence on the Central Coast. Source: Annual report, 2018-19 Coast Shelter

SERVICES DIRECTORY

AMBULANCE, POLICE, FIRE 000 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Organisations Aboriginal Legal Service 8842 8000 Community Options 4351 3388 Bungree Aboriginal Association 4397 7700 Mingaletta 4342 7515 Aboriginal Home Care 4321 7215 Drug & Alcohol rehab 4388 6360 Respite Care Options 4351 3388 Eleanor Duncan Aboriginal Health 4351 1040 Darkinjung Local Land Council 4351 2930

Accommodation

Avoca RFB members with their donated masks

Avoca Beach Rural Fire Brigade (RFB) has received a donation of P3 face masks from a cancer support and awareness advocate. The Brigade received a donation of 15 masks from Ophelia Haragli, of the My Sisters’ Keeper movement, after brigades around NSW

made it known that they were in desperate need of masks and respirators following the Black Summer bushfires. Through donations to My Sisters’ Keeper, Haragli has delivered masks to several brigades around the State. A spokesperson for the Avoca Beach RFB said members were extremely grateful to Haragli for the donation.

“These masks will provide our firefighters with superior respiratory protection from smoke and chemicals. “We can’t thank them enough, these masks will be put to good use for years to come,” the spokesperson said. Source: Website, Jan 27 Avoca Beach RFB

MARKETS Mangrove Mountain Hall Fundraising for Hall & Fairview • Live Music & pony rides • home style preserves & Food • bric a brac • flowers • books

EVERY MONTH ALL WEATHER

2ND & LAST SUNDAY EACH MONTH

NEW STALLS WELCOME PHONE MARGARET 4374 1255

Coast Shelter CEO, Rachel Willis

Dept. of Housing Gosford 4323 5211 Regional Youth Support Services 4323 2374 Coast Shelter 4324 7239 Neleh House 4340 1052 Elandra Women and Children’s Refuge 4396 4263 Kara Women and Children’s Refuge 4323 1709 Coimba Mens Refuge 4324 7239 Rumbalara Youth Refuge 4325 7555 Wyong Youth Refuge 4351 1922 Youth Angle 4341 8830 Woy Woy Youth Cottage 4341 9027 Maya Young Womens Refuge 4323 1636 Pacific Link Com Housing 4324 7617 Rumbalara Youth Refuge 4325 7555 Youth Angle • Woy Woy 4341 8830 Temporary Accommodation 1800 152 152

Animal Rescue

Wildlife Arc 4325 0666 Wires 1300 094 737

Counselling

Mensline - talk with a bloke 1300 789 978 Lifecare Family Services 1300 130 225 CatholicCare: 4356 2600 Relationship Australia: 1300 364 277 Interrelate: 1800 449 118

Emergency

Police Assistance Line 131 444 Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 Woy Woy Police Station 4323 5599 Energy Australia 13 13 88 Gas Emergency 131 909 Gosford City Council 4325 8222 Marine Rescue - Central Coast 4325 7929 SES - Storm and Flood Emergency 132 500

Crisis Services and Helplines

Lifeline - 24 hr. 13 11 14 Suicide Helpline 1800 191 919 Kids Helpline 1800 551 800 Parents Helpline 13 20 55 Indigenous Call Centre 136 380 Family Relationship Advice Line 1800 050 321

Family Drug Support 1300 368 186 G-line - Gambling Helpline 1800 633 635 Credit Helpline 1800 808 488 Child Support Agency 13 12 72 Australian Injury Helpline 1800 223 363 Veteran Affairs Net work 1300 551 918 Mens Domestic Violence 1800 000 599 Sexual Assault Resource 1800 199 888 Gay and Lesbian Counselling 1800 184 527 Gay and Lesbian Support 1800 249 377 Youth Sexuality Network 4320 2856 Vietnam Veterans 1800 011 046 Victims Support Services 1800 633 063 Translation and Interpreting Service 13 14 50

Family and Relationships

Parents Helpline 132 055 Central Coast Family Support Service 4340 1099 Horizons (For men with children) 4351 5008 Interrelate - Family Relationships 1300 736 966 Uniting Care Burnside Gosford 1800 067 967

Health

Gosford Hospital 4320 2111 Cancer Hotline 131 120 Mental Health info Service 1300 794 991 Sexual Health @ Gosford Hospital 4320 2114 Beyond Blue (Depression) 1300 22 4636

Problems, Habits & Addiction

G-Line Telephone Counsel 1800 633 635 Gamblers Anonymous 9726 6625 Alcoholics Anonymous 4323 3890 Narcotics Anonymous 4325 0524 Quitline 131 848

Phone services:

Mental Health Line 1800 011 511 Beyondblue 1300 224 636 Domestic Violence Line 1800 656 463 Lifeline 13 11 14 Kids Help Line 1800 551 800 Griefline 1300 845 745 Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467

Welfare Services

Donnison St. Restaurant 4325 3510 Central Coast Family Support Services 4340 1585 Horizons Family Services 4351 5008 Meals on Wheels Gosford 4363 7111 Woy Woy 4341 6699 Department of Community Services Gosford - 4336 2400 The Salvation Army 4325 5733 Samaritans Emergency Relief 4393 2450 St Vincent De Paul Society HELPLINE 4323 6081

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NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANISATIONS

ARTS & CULTURE ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE

Free social French conversation groups. Small classes at East Gosford & Bateau Bay Renee 0435 028 416 www.afcentralcoast.org.au afcentralcoast@gmail.com

CENTRAL COAST ART SOCIETY

Lectures, demonstrations and discussion. Weekly paint-outs Tues 4349 5860 for locations Workshops 4363 1156 9.30am 1st & 3rd Wed Meetings 1.30pm 4th Wed Gosford City Arts Centre. 4325 1420

publicity@artcentralcoast.asn.au

HANDWEAVERS, SPINNERS AND TEXTILE ARTS GUILD

Spinning and weaving, patchwork and quilting, felting and other fibre and fabric crafts, community quilting bees - Day and Night Groups 4325 4743 www.cottagecrafts.net.au

THE MAKERS STUDIO

Creative workspace for print making, screen printing, textile and fibre arts. Introductory classes & workshops Thurs 10am-4pm 0414 220 855 www.themakersstudio.org.au

TOUKLEY DISTRICT ART SOCIETY

Painting, drawing groups and classes, demonstarations and workshops. 7 days 10am-4pm, Cafe Tues-Drawing group 10am Wed - Painting group 9:30am 4392 4666 toukleyartgallery@gmail.com www.toukleyartgallery.com.au

COMMUNITY GROUPS ABC - “The Friends”

Safeguard ABC’s independence, funding, & standards. Meetings through the year & social afternoons Well-known guest speakers 4341 5170 www.fabcnsw.org.au

CENTRAL COAST CARAVANNERS

3rd Sun - Jan to Nov Trips Away, Social Outings, friendship with like minded folk Geoff 0447 882 150

COMMUNITY LEGAL CENTRE

50+ SINGLE & SOCIAL GROUP Fun & friendship Monthly progam of dinner, dancing, scrabble, cards, Tenpin etc.

0437 699 366 0412 200 571

SUNDAY LUNCH BUNCH Singles over 55 Luncheons 1st & 3rd Sun 0418 772 569 (after 2pm)

CCLC INDOOR BOWLS

Mon - Ladies Social Wed Night & Sat - Mixed Social Tuition given Level 2, Central Coast Leagues Club 4334 3800

Refer potential volunteers to community organisations & provide support to them. Training to volunteers and managers of volunteers Info sessions held regularly. 4329 7122 recruit@volcc.org.au

WILDLIFE ARC

Rescue and care for injured and orphan native animals. 24hr/day, 7days/week. Meet 3rd Sun Wyoming Community Centre, Maidens Brush Rd Wyoming 10am 4325 0666

WINE APPRECIATION CLUB

4th Tues, Grange Hotel, Wyoming 10am 4322 5560

Central Coast Leagues Club 2nd Wed Taste and be educated on wine by various wineries. Purchases not mandatory Keith - 0420 722 529 Fraser - 0416 831 088

GOSFORD AND DISTRICT ORCHID SOCIETY

PELICAN PROMENADERS ROUND DANCING

GOSFORD NORTH PROBUS CLUB

Persons interested in Orchids and their culture 4th Wed, 7.30pm Kincumber School of Arts, Tora Ave, Kincumber 0405 669 707

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SENIORS’ COMPUTER CLUB

Non-profit club to help members master computers, tablets, phones and keep up with grand children Friendly Volunteer Helpers scccc@internode.on.net Google scccckincumber

4307 9421

SENIORS SOCIAL AND FRIENDSHIP CLUB

2nd Mon social activities, day outings and short breaks away 4322 7588 or 0427 404 322

TERRIGAL WAMBERAL RSL SUB-BRANCH

Pension and welfare officers available to assist with DVA compensation claims and benefits Breakers Country Club Wed & Fri 10am – Midday Meet 2nd Sat 10am 4384 2661

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U3A CENTRAL COAST

Enjoy a diverse range of courses and activities for seniors. Keep your mind active and make new friends. 0408 704 701

Not for profit service providing www.centralcoast.u3anet.org.au free legal advice Mon - Fri 9am to 5pm 4353 4988 contact@centralcoastclc.org.au

VOLUNTEERING CENTRAL COAST

Social ballroom dancing for all ages, all you need is a desire to learn and dance, no partner required. meet every Tues - St Luke’s Anglican Church, 7pm & 15 Lorraine Ave Berkeley Vale, 2:30pm Anne - 0409 938 345 anneglazier@y7mail.com

COMMUNITY CENTRES GOSFORD 50+ LEISURE AND LEARNING CENTRE

Mon-Fri Chess, darts, handicraft, indoor bowls, knitting, line dancing, origami, painting, pencil drawing, scrabble, scrapbooking, sit & sew, table tennis, Ukulele 4304 7065

GOSFORD-NARARA NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE

School Holiday activities, playgroup, multicultural programs, community activities Rooms for Hire 4329 4477 admin@gnnc.com.au

POINT CLARE COMMUNITY HALL

Community garden, paygroup, craft & exercise groups Function or meeting room hire 4323 7483 accounts@gosfordcommunity.org.au www.gosfordcommunity.org.au

KARIONG NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE

Early childhood clinic, free family law advice, active playgroup, computer classes,

OOSH services, fitness classes, arts & crafts, over 50’s friendship group, youth group, & social groups. 4340 1724

therapies. Henry Kendall Gardens Summer 3rd Mon - 7pm, Winter 3rd Sat - 2pm 0410 696 458

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TERRIGAL 50+ LEISURE & LEARNING CENTRE

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Campaigning to give those suffering unrelievable terminal to incurable illness the choice to receive legal medical help to die. Erina Fair. 02 4369 8053 j2@heelstone.com.au

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Counsellors provide free, confidential, professional service to gamblers, family and friends. Woy Woy, Kincumber, Gosford, The Entrance. 4344 7992

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Traditional Karate & self defence for teens & adults No contracts, cheap rates Wamberal - Mon 6.30pm Kincumber - Thurs 7.15pm 0417 697 096 www.centralcoastgojukaikarate.com.au

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The Water Dancer

BOOK REVIEW

Author: Ta-Nehisi Coates Publisher: Penguin

I chose to read The Water Dancer because it was on the New York Times best-seller list for fiction. It was also picked for Oprah’s Book Club. Its author, Ta-Neshi Coates, won many awards for his non-fiction book, Between the World and Me and is one of the most revered essayists on race and slavery in the US. He also wrote a Black Panther and Capitan America series for Marvel Comics and so, naturally, there was a lot of buzz for his fiction debut, The Water Dancer. Unfortunately, and I may be too harsh, I don’t think Ta-Neshi Coates’ transition to fiction here is all that successful. The setting is pre-civil war Virginia and consists of the Quality (masters and mistresses), the Low (poor white farmers), the Freed (former slaves) and the Tasked (the enslaved). The Quality, through a mix of ineptitude and greed, have over-

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worked their lands and must resort to selling off their slaves to maintain their lifestyle. The protagonist, Hiram Walker is the Tasked, born into bondage, son of a slave, Rose, and Howell Walker, the Quality and owner of the plantation ‘Lockless’. Hiram’s father sells Rose ‘down river’ when Hiram is very young and while Hiram has an unnatural ability to remember everything, he can’t

remember a thing about his mother. Any knowledge of his mother is from stories from the other slaves. All alone on the planation, Hiram is raised by a fellow slave Thena, whose other children have all been sold. Hiram’s photographic memory is used to entertain guests at Lockless. But he has another gift, an ability called ‘Conduction’. When Hiram accompanies his halfbrother Maynard, who is destined to take over the planation, to the local

races, their carriage ends up in the wild river Goose. No one ever survives the river Goose, but Hiram is able to, using his power of Conduction. After a subsequent failed escape attempt, he is taken in by the Underground Railroad which is used to transport the Tasked to freedom. Here, Hiram joins forces with the abolitionist Harriet Tubman and finally learns how to harness his powers. The Water Dancer is a beautifully written story, shimmering with wonderful elements of magical realism, used to draw parallels with America’s 1860s. The story is heavily shaped by the real-life saga of William Still’s “The Underground Railroad Records” (an 1872 book comprising the stories of the Railroad and the slaves who escaped through it) and Ta-Neshi cleverly brings alive the dream of slaves to be simply transported away from the horrors of bondage. In this sense, it is an important book, one that presents a fresh and imaginative take on slavery and especially the wrenching sadness of separation of children from their

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mothers. The hole in Hiram’s memory where his mother used to be forms the central metaphor of The Water Dancer. But it just didn’t grab me. It isn’t a book that I “just couldn’t put down”. It is a slow-going, ruminative and often monotonous book. The meandering sentences and dialogue (many of which are basically long monologues), while evocative, drift too far from the central narrative. They are also all written the same way and therefore seem to have the same ‘voice’ making it very difficult to form any real connections with any characters other than Hiram. The middle of the book goes on a bit too long and I did have a problem getting my head around how Conduction worked – it all became just a little too mystical for me. Most critics don’t seem to agree and there has been a lot of praise for the book elsewhere, but it does not score highly for me. Kim Reardon The Reluctant Book Critic

MOVIE REVIEW

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Bombshell Director: Jay Roach

It’s a dangerous place for a male media person to tread, but … well, here we go. This week’s review is of ‘Bombshell’. The film is a biographical drama based on the true events surrounding the successful lawsuit against (the late) Roger Ailes, former CEO of Fox News channel, for sexual harassment. It might even be considered a dangerous film for Jay Roach to make, directly targeting the current serving President Donald Trump, a ratings star for Fox at the time, as being complicit in the appalling, misogynistic reign of Ailes (John Lithgow) at the network. While Ailes is clearly the villain in this film, the spectre of Rupert Murdoch is also ever-present and seen to be at least partly complicit in the culture at Fox. (When Ailes was eventually dismissed from Fox, he was not charged with any crime but instead reportedly pocketed a $40 million severance cheque.) The film is largely told by the fictional character of Kayla Pospisil (Margot Robbie) and while it is essentially about the lawsuit launched by the channel’s former anchor Gretchen Carlson (Nicole Kidman), its primary protagonist is Carlson’s rival and Fox News presenter Megyn Kelly (Charlize Theron). Kelly has been the subject of repeated sexual intimidation but

suffers in silence, believing any compliant to be not only futile, but likely to end her career at Fox and elsewhere in the industry. She infuriates the Fox News fanbase as co-moderator of the 2016 Republic Debate by challenging Donald Trump on his anti-women attitudes. When the ageing Carlson is removed as co-anchor of the popular Fox and Friends program and transferred to a less popular show where she continues to suffer from sexual jibes

and demeaning behaviour, she meets with lawyers. Along the way, there are harrowing scenes where young, vulnerable women are either preyed upon by the powerful men of Fox or otherwise subjected to crude and humiliating sexual harassment. Pospisil is Fox’s newest hire, a fledgling producer whose ambition and guileless optimism lead her too into Ailes web. Pospisil’s is a fictitious character, a

composition of all the young women caught up in Ailes web of sexual intimidation. When Carlson subsequently file a harassment suit against Ailes and sets about finding evidence and testimony from other women. When the suit is filed, tensions arise as we wait to see how many women come forward. And so begins an enthralling drama where many of the men don’t want to rock the boat, but also where many of the women do not want to jeopardize their careers (or want anyone to know what they may have done to sustain them). The film has been criticised by some for some factual inaccuracies and for taking too much artistic licence, but it presents the most powerful portrayal yet of the events at Fox which preceded the Harry Weinstein saga and the subsequent #MeToo movement. It does a great job at showing the injustices faced by the women and the dilemmas they found themselves in, including those many women who said “no” and were fired from Fox. In one scene, a female journalist is asked for sex in return for career advancement, and her reaction is to apologise: “I’m sorry if I’ve given you the impression that our relationship could be anything but professional…” But perhaps the single most uncomfortable scene in the film is where Ailes gets Pospisil alone and insists she lifts her dress to show him her legs, urging her to go higher and higher as television is a “visual

medium.” Robbie portrays Kayla’s distress masterfully. One wrenching element of the culture at Fox is highlighted by Pospisil’s predecessor, who was also a sexual victim of Ailes, and is so desperate to get out of her situation that she basically grooms Pospisil as her “replacement”. This element alone has created very divided views on whether earlier victims of sexual abuse, those who either do not speak up or who perpetuate the horrors. should be blamed, pitied or just supported like all other victims. Bombshell is, in fact, the third screen account of Roger Ailes downfall, following the documentary ‘Divide and Conquer’ and the Showtime series ‘The Loudest Voice’. Megyn Kelly herself has said the film does have several factual inaccuracies but that it did a great job in trying to capture what it feels like to be harassed and intimidated. (She has also praised Lachlan Murdoch for supporting her from the moment she came to him with her complaint.) At the 92nd Academy Awards, it earned three nominations: Best Actress (Theron), Best Supporting Actress (Robbie), and Best Makeup and Hairstyling, winning the latter. The film also received two nominations at the 77th Golden Globe Awards (for Theron and Robbie). Ross Barry

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FOLLOWING IS A COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF COAST COMMUNITY NEWS PICKUP LOCATIONS, PAPERS ARE DELIVERED TO ALL OF THESE LOCATIONS EVERY FRIDAY

AVOCA BEACH Bowling and Recreation Club Avoca Dr & Townsend Ave Avoca Beach Hotel 326-360 Avoca Dr

ERINA FAIR Service desk Erina fair Rose Café 620-658 Terrigal Dr

Australia Post 1/181 Avoca Dr

Aroma Café 419 Terrigal Dr

Avoca Beach Picture Theatre 69 Avoca Dr

Muffin Break Erina Fair Shopping Ctr

COPACABANA Copacabana Newsagency 206 Del Monte Pl

DAVISTOWN

Coles Erina 620 - 658 Terrigal Dr Woolworths 620-658 Terrigal Dr

8 Russell Drysdale St Nutmeg 54 York St IGA Xpress East Gosford 87/91 Victoria St Chemist Outlet 52 York St East Gosford Pharmacy 69 Victoria St Cafe Expresso Eat in & Takeaway 51 Victoria St

ALDI Avoca Dr &, Bayside Dr Green Point Christian College 382 Avoca Dr

KARIONG Kariong Neighbourhood Centre 10 Langford Dr FoodWorks 5/4 Mitchell Dr Australia Post 3/4-8 Mitchell Dr

3 Parsons Rd

MANGROVE MOUNTAIN Mangrove Mountain Memorial Club & Golf Course 18 Hallards Rd Mangrove Mountain General Store Waratah Rd

CENTRAL MANGROVE

East Gosford Newsagency 53-55 Victoria St

Kariong Kakes Pies & Bread 4 Mitchell Dr Kariong Tavern 10 Langford Dr

Central Coast Plateau Medical Centre 1639 Nurses Rd

Living Choice Alloura Waters 1 Murna Rd

Supanews Erina Fair Erina Fair Shopping Centre

Ooomph Café 26A Adelaide St

Davistown RSL Club 19 Murna Rd

Erina Library Unit AZ02, 620-658 Terrigal Drive

East Gosford Medical Centre 22 Brougham St

Liquorland 6-8 Central Coast Hwy

Westy’s Place 1650 Wisemans Ferry Rd

Presbyterian Aged Care 19/21 Victoria St

Coles Express 6/8 Pacific Hwy

Mangrove Produce True Value Hardware 1668 Wisemans Ferry Rd

Davistown Cellars Paringa Ave

EMPIRE BAY

ETTALONG

United Service Station 306 Empire Bay Dr

Ettalong 50+ Leisure and Learning Broken Bay Rd & Karingi St

Empire Bay Tavern 1 Poole Cl

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ERINA PRP Diagnostic Imaging 167 The Entrance Rd Coles Express 211 The Entrance Rd The Sunken Monkey Hotel 207 The Entrance Rd Aurrum Aged Care 351 Terrigal Dr The Bungalow’s Village Park 474 Terrigal Dr The Bungalow’s Village Park 474 Terrigal Dr McDonald’s Erina 2 Terrigal Dr Ritchies SUPA IGA 3/216-218 The Entrance Rd Wood Glen Retirement Village 105 Karalta Rd Tarragal Glen Retirement Village 6 Tarragal Glen Ave Pine Needles Lifestyle Estate 61 Karalta Rd Greenlife Erina 33 Karalta Rd Erina Leagues Club 18 Ilya Ave Platinum Building 4 Ilya Ave Adam Crouch MP Office Shop 3 Fountain Plaza, 148 158 The Entrance Rd Erina Pharmacy 148/158 The Entrance Rd Erina Newsagency & Post Office 158 The Entrance Rd PRP Diagnostic Imaging 167 The Entrance Rd Ritchies SUPA IGA 375 The Entrance Rd

Forresters Beach Retirement Village 1001 The Entrance Rd

GOSFORD Imperial Centre 171 Mann St Gosford Masonic Centre 86-88 Mann St Central Coast Leagues Club 1 Dane Dr Brisbane Water (NSW) Legacy 51-57 Masons Parade Montis Ashore 42 Masons Parade Gosford Sailing Club 28 Masons Parade the Lott 152 Mann Street The Bon Pavilion café 159 Mann St Free Choice Tobacconist Imperial Centre Central Coast Council Gosford Office 49 Mann Street Gosford Police Station 9-11 Mann St Gosford Railway Café Gosford Railway Station The Art Barn Plaster Painting 11 Kirrawee Rd Gosford Golf Club 22 Racecourse Rd 7-Eleven 53/55 Central Coast Hwy

EAST GOSFORD St Edward’s College 13 Frederick St St Joseph’s Catholic College Russell Drysdale St Lions Club Community Hall

WEST GOSFORD

KINCUMBER

Coles West Gosford Shopping Centre

Coles Kincumber Village Shopping Centre

Michel’s Patisserie West Gosford Shopping Centre

Nautical Village 57 Empire Bay Dr

West Gosford Amcal+ Pharmacy Shop 17/299 Brisbane Water Dr

Bakehouse 2000 36 Empire Bay Dr Kincumber Kebabs 36 Empire Bay Dr

The Lott 299 Brisbane Water Drive

Brentwood Village 1 Scaysbrook Dr

Singo’s Wholesale Meats 1A Racecourse Rd

Kincumber Men’s Shed Killuna Road

Metro Petroleum 57 Central Coast Hwy

Kincumber Uniting Church 152 Avoca Dr

Oldfield Cellars 1/57 Central Coast Hwy

Kincumber Public School Avoca Dr

Hungry Jack’s 57 Pacific Hwy

Kincumber & District Neighbourhood centre 20-22 Kincumber St

Red Rooster 52 Pacific Hwy Gosford RSL Club 26 Central Coast Hwy Yallambee Lodge 22-32 Yallambee Ave Evergreen Life Care Yallambee Ave McDonald’s 65 Pacific Highway KFC 69 Central Coast Hwy

GREEN POINT Coles Sun Valley Rd Butchery @ Green Point Shop 4/7 Sun Valley Rd Green Point News Shop 7 Green Point Shopping Centre Broadlands Village 9 Milpera Rd Meals on Wheels 96 Koolang Rd Green Point Community Centre 96 Koolang Rd

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TERRIGAL Terrigal Fifty Plus Leisure and Learning Centre Cnr Terrigal Drive and Duffys Rd Terrigal Sands 12-30 Duffys Rd News@Terrigal 56 Terrigal Esplanade Crowne Plaza Terrigal Pacific Pine Tree Ln Terrigal Bowling Club 4 Wilson Rd

UMINA BEACH Peninsula Village 91 Pozieres Ave

Woolworths 261-275 Trafalgar Street Corner, West St ALDI 310 Trafalgar Ave

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SPAR Niagara Park Shopping Centre

Wamberal Newsagency 774 The Entrance Rd

ABCOE Factory Outlet 16 Washington Ave

Caltex 656 The Entrance Rd

PEATS RIDGE

Wamberal Surgery 662 The Entrance Rd

Corrugated Cafe 780 Peats Ridge Rd

Pharmacist Advice 658 The Entrance Rd

Caltex 1112 Peats Ridge Rd

Wamberal Gardens Retirement Village 1 Spencer St

The Springs 1080 Peats Ridge Rd

POINT CLARE

Breakers Country Club 64 Dover Rd

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Acorn Garden Centre 229 Brisbane Water Dr

Ms Liesl Tesch MP Office 20 Blackwall Rd

Fairhaven Services Brisbane Water Dr

Peninsula Plaza Blackwall Rd

Fare Cravin’ café 209 Brisbane Water Dr

Deepwater Plaza Railway St

Waterford Retirement Village 24 Kincumber St

BaptistCare Orana Aged Care Centre 193/201 Brisbane Water Dr

Peninsula Leisure Centre 243 Blackwall Rd

Coles Express Avoca Dr &, Bungoona Rd

ALDI 53-59 Brisbane Water Dr

Kincumber Library 3 Bungoona Rd

This Little Piggy Eat & Drink 7/51 Brisbane Water Drive & Talinga Ave

Kincumber Community Health Centre 20 Kincumber St

McDonald’s Avoca Dr

SARATOGA

KFC 38 Avoca Dr

IGA Shop 7 Village Rd

Domino’s Pizza

Saratoga Medical Centre 1/10 Villge Rd

Shop 2/34 Avoca Dr

KULNURA General Store, Indian Restaurant & Cafe 4 Greta Rd

LISAROW

Newsagency 10 Village Rd Blooms The Chemist Shop 11, Saratoga Shopping Village

SOMERSBY

Coles 11 Parsons Rd

Waterfall Café 49 Parklands Rd

Lisarow Newsagency 13/1 Parsons Rd

General Store & Takeaway 841 Wisemans Ferry Rd

Woolworths

Central Coast Tractors

WYOMING Wyoming Newsagency Shop 6, Wyoming Shopping Village Coles Pacific Hwy ALDI 489 Pacific Hwy KFC 468 Pacific Hwy Adelene Retirement Village 1 Birch Rd

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Several local events on Clean Up Australia Day Clean Up Australia Day will take place across the country on March 1 with several events set to take place across the Coast. Clean Up Australia Day 2020 also marks a significant milestone for the country’s largest community based environmental event, with it marking its 30th anniversary. With that milestone on the horizon, the team behind Clean Up Australia Day are hoping for a record turnout at events across the country. “What my father started 30 years ago has grown into a powerful grassroots movement and we’re excited to continue to inspire and empower individuals and communities to take positive steps that make a difference, not just on Clean Up Australia Day, but all year round,” said Clean Up Australia Chairman, Pip Kiernan. Since the first Clean Up Australia Day, 17.7 million Australians have donated their time to keep Australia clean. “That equates to 35 million hours of volunteer time, removing more than 365,000 ute loads of rubbish from our environment,” Kiernan explained. Clean up events happening around the former Gosford LGA are: Baiada Peats Ridge Farms;

Alan Davidson Oval, Wyoming; McDonalds Erina; Chertsey Primary School; Gosford Public Wharf and waterfront; Kariong; Yerin Bridge/Erina Creek; Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre; Cleanaway Somersby Depot; Narara Valley High School; Avoca Lagoon; Green Point waterfront; Terrigal Rotary Park; Terrigal Beach; Bonnie Lookout, Copacabana; Kincumber South; Killcare Heights; Empire Bay waterfront; Pearl Beach; and the Brisbane Water at Woy Woy These clean ups are being run by various community groups, organisations and individuals, and may be subject to change but are true and correct as at February 19. It is anticipated that more clean-ups will be registered in the lead up to the event and residents who don’t have a clean-up in their immediate area are encouraged to check the Clean Up Australia Day event map (located on the Clean Up Australia Day website) regularly, or to start their own event if they feel an area in need of cleaning in their suburb is being overlooked. Source: Media release, Feb 10 Mariel Malabanan, Haystac PR Website, Feb 19 Clean Up Australia Day event map: Gosford Reporter: Dilon Luke

Open day at Narara Ecovillage Narara Ecovillage’s next Open Day will take place on Saturday, February 22. Commencing from 9:30am, the three hour program offers a glimpse into the ecovillage, its purpose and its plans. Open Day Working Group member, Scilla Sayer, said each Open Day kicks off with a guided tour of the ecovillage, followed by a presentation about its history and goals for the future. Programs at Open Days vary from event to event, with this Saturday’s one seeing one of the ecovillagers opening the doors to his ‘Hemp House’ for inspection, as well as a Sociocracy in Action workshop.

“Life at Narara Ecovillage is essentially all about people and the way we relate to one another. “At the Open Day there are plenty of opportunities to meet members of all ages and diverse interests. “Sharing conversations at the registration desk, in the queue for a coffee, at a stall, on the tour, or following the presentation, can lead to delightful informal connections and perhaps the beginning, or deepening of, a sense of belonging to Narara Ecovillage,” Sayer said. Source: Newsletter, Feb 18 Linda Scott, Narara Ecovillage

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Woy Woy Philosophers Society Meeting #9: The Confessions of St Augustine of Hippo

Its Chromefest weekend and I’ve never seen Robbo so busy. If he’s buffed the bumper bar on his Hilux once, he’s buffed it a thousand times. There was some confusion at first when we read about “The Swinging Katz” on the flyer. This was, of course, the celebrated dance group from Sydney, but Robbo assumed it was a competition, and hung as many feral cats from his last shooting trip from the tray as he could. Nothing a bit of Nu-Finish couldn’t fix. Chromefest was a wonderful celebration of the 1950s and 1960s – lots of dancing to the tunes of Elvis and The Rolling Stones, memorabilia and stalls with iconic foods like Upside Down Cake and Toffee Apples. And of course, all the American cars, straight off the set of Happy Days. The Entrance, which hadn’t seen a dollar of new investment since the channel was last open in the 1960’s, provided the perfect setting. In the event, the day didn’t go as well as we hoped. It started badly when the owner of a shiny Chevrolet soft-top, who looked exactly like Fonzie, took objection to Robbo’s touch-parking, or what he liked to call the ‘Woy Woy Method’. But things got even worse when he called Robbo’s Toyota a piece of Japanese sh!t. After our near-death fishing experience last week, we encouraged him to let it slide and decided instead to apply our energy to exploring some iconic Christian philosophy. We found a spot under a tree, beautifully decorated with hanging toffee apples, and got straight down to it. “The problem with Christianity,” Thommo began, “Is that it allows anybody to join. The meeker the better.” “That’s a good thing isn’t it?” asked Johnno. “Yeah … naaagh,” said Thommo. “I immediately lose respect for any institution that’ll allow me to be a member.” “Well, actually Robbo,” added Johnno, “You only get admitted to the City of God if you confess all your sins.” “Jesus Christ,” said Robbo, “All of ‘em? I’d be dead before I finished.” “Well, there’s gotta be some deadline.” “The City of God?” asked Thommo,

looking skyward. “Do you mean …” “Yes.” “Gosford?” “What? No! Not Gosford. Gosford is from the Latin word meaning God’s Ford. Now we all know God didn’t drive a Ford. Ergo, Gosford is not real.” “You mean not a real city?” “Not a real anything. It’s a satanic mirage. Put there for temptation.” Johnno seemed quite sure of himself, so we all nodded in agreement. “The real City of God is …” he continued, lowering his voice, “… Erina.” We looked a little surprised. “It’s obvious isn’t it? Erina is an evolution of the Greek word Uranus, God of the Sky.” Well, now he’d explained it, that did make perfect sense. “Why is it so important to confess your sins before you go to Erina?” I asked. “So you can purge yourself of guilt, of course … and then recover with some good old retail therapy,” replied Johhno. “Confession is all about love and your relationship with God.” “It’s all about control!” said Thommo. “Well, control and love are pretty much the same thing,” suggested Johnno, “… just more beneficial to the one doing the controlling.” “That’s right,” said Thommo. “My marriage counsellor, you know, the one I’m havin’ the affair with, she says the same thing. She says control is essential to a sustainable relationship … and using passive-aggression to kill off any free will in your partner.” “You mean like when you give someone the silent treatment so that they assume they’ve done something wrong and then, by not telling them what they’ve done wrong, they naturally assume they must be just plain evil?” “Naagh … yeah,” said Robbo. “There’s nothin’ more effective than shaming someone into being a better person. I use it on my wife all the time.” “But how do you then respect her?” I asked. “I don’t. But I’ve never really had any self-respect either, so now we get on like a house on fire.” “Jesus Christ guys,” replied Johnno (and we giggled at his errant blaspheming). “God doesn’t want to shame anyone or kill off anyone’s free will. In fact, the great

Augustine of Hippo, who wrote the book on Confessions, said that all people were born with a free will and that it was lust and the love of material things that bound and defiled free will.” “But didn’t he also come up with the notion of original sin … basically, that we’re all born evil whether we like it or not.” “That weren’t God’s fault,” said Johnno sharply. “He put that Tree of Knowledge there so people could understand the difference between good and evil … and thus avoid evil … and eating apples.” I’d always struggled with this concept that apples were bad for you until my wife decided we should go on a carbohydrate, protein and gluten free diet and filled the whole house with apples. Apple skins in apple juice for breakfast, some ground apple chowder for lunch, celery-infused apple salad for dinner and gluten-free apple pie for dessert which was, well, basically an apple. (I’ve still never confessed to her about the store of craft beer and bread I kept in the mower shed.) “How could anyone know it was evil if they don’t try a bit?” asked Robbo. “I mean why give us weapons and prostitutes and Tim Tams if we aren’t meant to consume them?” Johnno looked with dismay upon his poor, directionless, atheist friend at this mention of weapons. He knew full well that Augustine had also shown us the path to peace. He bid all Christians to go forth in the name of peace and to be as peaceful as they could be … unless they had to kill some people and then they could be as violent as they wanted, as long as they did it in the name of peace. “I suppose Robbo, you’ve got your whole life to learn right from wrong and good from evil. That’s why Augustine came up with the idea of confession … it’s all about repenting, eventually. I mean Augustine himself kept a couple of mistresses while he was putting all these teachings together. In one of his most famous sermons he said: “Grant me chastity and continence, O Lord, but not too quickly.” “That’s a relief,” said Boof, who liked to chime in late in a discussion, “Cos I’m starvin’ … and that Upside Down Apple Cake aint gonna it itself.” Joffa

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Friday 21 February

ABC (C20/21)

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PRIME (C61/60)

5:30 News Breakfast [s] 6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 9:00 The Morning Show (PG) [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 11:30 Poh’s Kitchen [s] 12:00 My Kitchen Rules: 12:00 Back Roads [s] Ask The Doctor (PG) [s] The Rivals (PG) [s] 1:00 ABC News At Noon [s] 1:30 Surf Patrol [s] 2:00 3:00 Foreign Correspondent [s] 2:00 The Daily Edition (PG) [s] 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 4:00 Australian Story (PG) [s] 5:00 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] Agatha Raisin (PG) [s] 6:00 Escape From The City [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 Think Tank (PG) [s] 7:30 Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) 7:00 Better Homes And Gardens Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery 8:30 Movie: “Bridesmaids” (MA15+) 8:30 (PG) [s] (’11) Stars: Kristen Wiig, Melissa McCarthy, Rose Byrne, The Drum [s] Maya Rudolph, Ellie Kemper ABC News [s] 11:00 Program To Be Advised Gardening Australia [s] – Costa Georgiadis visits a rental 12:00 Movie: “Ice” (M v) (’98) – After the north of the Equator freezes garden brimming with Aussie native plants in pots. below zero, a group of people risk their lives in order to take a 12:05 Endeavour: Confection (M v) 1:00 ship to a hotter place. Stars: QI: Non-Sequiturs (PG) [s] Audie England, Grant Show, 1:30 ABC Late News [s] Eva La Rue, Flex Alexander, 4:30 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL (M) [s] Michael Riley, Udo Kier 2:00 Home Shopping 5:30 Doctor Who (PG) [s] 6:00 6:00 Home Shopping rage (PG) [s] 7:00 rage Guest Programmer (PG) 7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] 10:00 10:00 The Morning Show Australia Remembers: 11:00 Weekend (PG) [s] Operation TAMAR [s] 12:00 Seven’s Horse Racing: Silver 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] 12:30 Slipper, Blue Diamond [s] Endeavour (M l,d,s) [s] 1:00 5:00 Seven News At 5 [s] QI: Non-Sequiturs (M) [s] 5:30 Border Security - Australia’s 1:30 The Crater (M l) [s] Front Line (PG) [s] Fake Or Fortune? [s] 3:30 6:00 Seven News [s] Landline [s] Football: A-League: Round 20 7:00 Movie: “Geostorm” (M v) (’17) – 4:30 The Dutch Boy Program staves 5:00 – Brisbane Roar v Perth lory off natural disasters but some- 5:30 *Live* From Dolphin Stadium, how a Geostorm is approaching 6:00 Redcliffe [s] many countries. Jake Lawson, 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 a technology designer, is Doc Martin (PG) [s] – Ruth is tasked with saving the world concerned about becoming from this disaster. Stars: Gerard forgetful, and is even more Butler, Jim Sturgess, Abbie worried when she is offered a Cornish, Alexandra Maria Lara, 10:15 mini mental state examination. Daniel Wu, Eugenio Derbez Agatha Raisin: The Deadly 9:15 Movie: “Taken” (MA15+) (’08) Dance (Part 1) (PG) [s] 12:30 Stars: Holly Valance, David Inspector George Gently (M) 1:30 Warshofsky, Famke Janssen Call The Midwife (M) [s] 2:00 11:15 Program To Be Advised rage Guest Programmer 5:30 12:30 Home Shopping (MA15+) [s] 6:00 6:00 Home Shopping rage (PG) [s] 7:00 7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] Weekend Breakfast [s] 10:00 10:00 The Morning Show (PG) [s] Insiders [s] 12:00 House Of Wellness (PG) [s] 10:30 Offsiders [s] 11:30 1:00 Helloworld (PG) [s] The World This Week [s] 1:30 My Road To Adventure (PG) 12:00 Compass (PG) [s] 2:30 Bathurst 12 Hour - Highlights 1:00 Songs Of Praise (PG) [s] 2:00 4:00 Better Homes And Gardens ABC News At Noon [s] (PG) [s] Landline [s] 5:00 Seven News At 5 [s] Gardening Australia [s] 4:00 5:30 Sydney Weekender [s] How To Stay Young [s] 4:30 6:00 Seven News [s] The Mix [s] 5:00 Football: W-League: Round 13 7:00 Koala Rescue [s] 5:30 - Newcastle Jets v Melbourne 8:30 The Good Doctor: Fractured (M) [s] – Following his father’s 6:00 Victory *Live* From No. 2 7:00 death, Shaun must deal with Sportsground [s] the effects his intimacy with Lea 8:30 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 9:30 will have on his relationship Back Roads: Waterfall Way [s] with Carly. ABC News Sunday [s] 10:30 9:30 God Friended Me: A New Spicks And Specks (PG) [s] 11:30 Hope (PG) [s] The Australian Dream 12:20 10:30 The Resident: From The (MA15+) [s] 1:10 Ashes (M) Riot (M l,n,s,v) [s] 1:35 11:30 Autopsy USA: Doc Martin (PG) [s] 2:00 Corey Haim (M) [s] Call The Midwife (M) [s] 2:30 12:30 Home Shopping Doctor Who (PG) [s]

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

Also see: 7TWO (Channel 62) 7MATE (Channel 63) 7FLIX (Channel 66) 7FOOD (Channel 74)

TEN (C13)

NINE (C81/80)

Today [s] Today Extra (PG) [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] Ellen (PG) [s] Doctor Doctor (M) [s] New Amsterdam (M mp) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] NINE’s Afternoon News [s] Millionaire Hot Seat [s] NINE News [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] Taronga - Who’s Who In The Zoo: Koala Rescue (PG) [s] Movie: “The Green Mile” (MA15+) (’99) Stars: Tom Hanks, David Morse, Bonnie Hunt, Michael Clarke Duncan, James Cromwell, Michael Jeter, Graham Greene, Doug Hutchison, Sam Rockwell Harry (PG) [s] Surfing Australia TV [s] Home Shopping The Avengers: Never Say Die (PG) [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] Ellen (PG) [s] Weekend Today [s] Your Domain [s] Today Extra - Saturday [s] My Way [s] It’s All Greek To Me [s] Destination WA [s] Movie: “Courage Mountain” (PG) (’90) Stars: Juliette Caton Big Pacific (PG) [s] The Garden Gurus [s] NINE News: First At Five [s] Getaway (PG) [s] NINE News Saturday [s] RBT: Brekkie In Bed (PG) [s] Rugby League: Indigenous All Stars v Maori All Stars *Live* From Cbus Super Stadium, Gold Coast [s] Movie: “Crocodile Dundee II” (PG) (’88) Stars: Paul Hogan, Linda Kozlowski, John Meillon Cold Case: Iced (M) [s] The Garden Gurus [s] Home Shopping Wesley Impact [s] Harry (PG) [s] Weekend Today [s] The Hold Down (PG) [s] World’s Greatest Islands [s] Giving Life (PG) [s] AFL: Women’s Footy (PG) [s] Outback [s] Movie: “The Black Stallion Returns” (G) (’83) Stars: Kelly Reno, Allen Garfield, Teri Garr Delish Destinations: [s] Explore TV-Viking [s] NINE News: First At Five [s] Customs (PG) [s] NINE News Sunday [s] Married At First Sight (M) [s] 60 Minutes (PG) [s] Fred And Rose West - The House Of Horrors (M) [s] See No Evil (M) [s] Manifest (M v) [s] Cold Case (M) [s] The Hold Down (PG) [s] South Aussie With Cosi (PG) Home Shopping Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo

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

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Headline News [s] Studio 10 (PG) [s] Dr Phil (PG) [s] Dancing With The Stars (PG) Judge Judy (PG) [s] Three Veg And Meat [s] Farm To Fork [s] The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 10 News First [s] WIN News [s] The Project (PG) [s] The Graham Norton Show (PG) [s] – Join Graham Norton as he interviews tonight’s guests: Mark Ruffal, David Schwimmer, Nick Mohammed, Tamsin Greig and Alicia Keys. Hughesy, We Have A Problem (M) [s] Dancing With The Stars (PG) WIN’s All Australian News [s] The Project (PG) [s] The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) [s] Home Shopping I Fish [s] Entertainment Tonight [s] Escape Fishing With ET [s] The Offroad Adventure Show What’s Up Down Under? [s] Farm To Fork [s] Studio 10 Saturday (PG) [s] Fishing Australia [s] Supercars: Adelaide 500: Day 2 *Live* [s] Bondi Rescue (PG) [s] 10 News First [s] Ambulance Australia (M) [s] Ambulance UK (M) [s] 999: What’s Your Emergency?: I Think Their Motivation Was To Kill Me (MA15+) [s] – Examines what happens when members of the public take the law into their own hands, and the dramatic consequences the emergency services have to deal with. Blue Bloods: Another Look (M) Bull: Doctor Killer (M) [s] Bull: No Good Deed (M) [s] Religious Programs [s] Fishing Australia [s] This Is Mexico (PG) [s] Farm To Fork [s] Studio 10 Sunday (PG) [s] Supercars: Adelaide 500: Day 3 *Live* [s] 10 News First [s] The Sunday Project (PG) [s] Dancing With The Stars (PG) [s] – Emotions run high as our celebrities step out on the dance floor to tell the story behind the most influential and life-changing year of their lives. The Graham Norton Show (M) [s] – Join Graham Norton as he interviews tonight’s guests Mark Ruffal, David Schwimmer, Nick Mohammed, Tamsin Greig and Alicia Keys. Hughesy, We Have A Problem (M) [s] The Sunday Project (PG) [s] Home Shopping CBS - This Morning [s]

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

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SBS (C30)

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CGTN English News NHK World English News Worldwatch PBS Newshour Lost Tribe Of The Amazon (M l) (In English/ Portuguese) 3:00 Great British Railway Journeys: Wareham To Portland (PG) 3:40 Atlantis Rising (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Britain’s Most Historic Towns: Norman Winchester (PG) 8:25 Secrets Of Britain: Secrets Of The Tower Of London (M v) 9:30 Drummer Girl (MA15+) 10:25 SBS World News Late 10:55 Deep State: Hard Sun (MA15+) 11:50 McMafia (M v) (In English/ Russian/ Arabic) 4:05 24 Hours In Emergency: The Handover (M) 5:00 CGTN English News 5:15 NHK World English News 5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 Destination Flavour China 2:05 World From Above: Morocco 3:00 NITV News: Nula 3:30 Shane Delia’s Moorish Spice Journey (In English/ Spanish) 4:00 Antarctica - Ice Station Rescue (PG) 5:00 Letters And Numbers 5:30 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Viking Murder Mystery (PG) 8:30 Brooklyn Nine-Nine: The Jimmy Jab Games (M) 9:00 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M) 9:55 SBS World News Late 10:25 Movie: “Beauty And The Beast” (M v) (’14) Stars: Vincent Cassel (In French) 12:30 The Night Manager (M v) 2:20 8 Days (MA15+) (In German/ English/ Russian/ Polish) 5:00 CGTN English News 5:15 NHK World English News 5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 ISU Grand Prix Of Figure Skating: China 3:30 Great British Railway Journeys: Oxford To Pershore (PG) 4:10 The Crystal Maze: Celeb Team 1 (PG) 5:05 Travel Man: Iceland (PG) 5:35 Cruising With Jane McDonald: Mississippi (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Celebrity Mastermind (PG) 8:30 Country Music: Hard Times (1933-1945) (PG) 9:30 Movie: “The Danish Girl” (M) (’15) Stars: Alicia Vikander 11:45 Movie: “Mao’s Last Dancer” (PG) (’09) Stars: Chi Cao (In English/ Mandarin) 1:15 20 Years On Death Row (M) 3:55 The Gang Crackdown (M) (In English/ Spanish)

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

Thursday 27 February

Wednesday 26 February

Tuesday 25 February

Monday 24 February

ABC (C20/21)

PRIME (C61/60)

TEN (C13)

NINE (C81/80)

News Breakfast [s] 6:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 9:00 The Cook And The Chef [s] 11:30 Back Roads (PG) [s] 12:00 Griff’s Great Australian Rail Trip [s] 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] 12:30 National Press Club Address 1:30 Compass (PG) [s] 2:00 Parliament Question Time [s] 3:00 Landline [s] 4:00 Think Tank (PG) [s] 5:00 The Repair Shop [s] 2:00 5:30 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery 3:00 (PG) [s] 4:00 6:00 The Drum [s] 5:00 7:00 ABC News [s] 6:00 7:30 7.30 [s] 7:00 8:00 Australian Story [s] 7:30 8:30 Four Corners [s] 9:15 Media Watch (PG) [s] 9:00 10:00 9:30 Q&A [s] 11:00 10:35 ABC Late News [s] 11:30 11:10 Louis Theroux - Law And Disorder In Philadelphia (M) 12:10 Parliament Question Time [s] 12:30

5:30 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show (PG) [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Movie: “Bad Sister” (M s,v) 1:00 (’15) – As a top student at St Adeline’s Catholic Boarding 1:30 School, Zoe senses that something is not quite right 3:00 4:00 about the school’s new nun. 5:00 Stars: Alyshia Ochse, Ryan 6:00 Newman, Devon Werkheiser, 7:00 Sloane Avery 7:30 The Daily Edition [s] 9:00 The Chase UK (PG) [s] Seven News At 4 [s] The Chase Australia [s] Seven News [s] Home And Away (PG) [s] My Kitchen Rules: The Rivals (PG) [s] 9-1-1: Triggers (M) [s] S.W.A.T.: Saving Face (M d) [s] 11:05 The Latest Seven News [s] 12:00 Proven Innocent: 1:00 Acceptable Losses (M) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping

Today [s] Today Extra [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] Ellen (PG) [s] Mom: Pudding And A Screen Door (M) [s] Married At First Sight (M) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] NINE’s Afternoon News [s] Millionaire Hot Seat [s] NINE News [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] Married At First Sight (M) [s] Movie: “Bad Moms 2” (M l,d) (’17) – As their own mothers drop in unexpectedly, our three under-appreciated and over-burdened moms rebel against the challenges and expectations of the Super Bowl for mothers: Christmas. Stars: Mila Kunis, Kristen Be Chicago Med: This Is Now (M) Harry (PG) [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] Home Shopping

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Sunrise [s] The Morning Show (PG) [s] Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “Father Figures” (M) (’17) Stars: Robert Jon Mello The Daily Edition (PG) [s] The Chase UK [s] Seven News At 4 [s] The Chase Australia [s] Seven News [s] Home And Away (PG) [s] My Kitchen Rules: The Rivals (PG) [s] The Good Doctor (M) [s] Gold Digger (M s,l) [s] – When Julia’s children accuse Benjamin of infidelity it threatens to split them up. The Latest Seven News [s] Proven Innocent: SEAL Team Deep Six (M v) [s] – When a Navy SEAL is charged with murdering her superior, Madeline is determined to prove her innocence. Home Shopping

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Today [s] Today Extra [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] Ellen (PG) [s] Mom: Charlotte Brontë And A Backhoe (M) [s] Married At First Sight (M) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] NINE’s Afternoon News [s] Millionaire Hot Seat [s] NINE News [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] Married At First Sight (M) [s] Paramedics (M mp,l) [s] – Paramedics is a compelling documentary series offering unprecedented insight into the daily lives of emergency service heroes. Chicago Med: Heavy Is The Head (M mp) [s] New Amsterdam: Rituals (M) Cold Case: The Runaway Bunny (M) [s] Harry (PG) [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s]

5:30 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show (PG) [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “The Wrong Woman” 12:00 1:00 (M v) (’13) – A sweet, caring, working wife and mother, answers the door one afternoon 1:30 to learn that she is under arrest 3:00 4:00 for attempted murder. Stars: 5:00 Danica McKellar, Jonathan 6:00 Bennett, Fred Dryer 7:00 The Daily Edition (PG) [s] 7:30 The Chase UK [s] 9:00 Seven News At 4 [s] The Chase Australia [s] Seven News [s] Home And Away (PG) [s] 10:00 My Kitchen Rules: The Rivals (PG) [s] First Dates Australia (PG) [s] 11:00 The Latest Seven News [s] Temptation Island USA: Head 11:50 12:40 In The Sand (MA15+) [s] 1:30 The Real O’Neals: The Real 2:00 Tradition/ The Real Fit (M) [s] 4:00 Home Shopping

Today [s] Today Extra [s] NINE’s Morning News [s] Ellen (PG) [s] Mom: Esta Loca And A Little Klingon (M) [s] Married At First Sight (M) [s] Tipping Point (PG) [s] NINE’s Afternoon News [s] Millionaire Hot Seat [s] NINE News [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] Married At First Sight (M) [s] Doctor Doctor (M d,s) [s] – Hugh finally gets the courage to declare his love to Penny. But will he be too late? New Amsterdam: The Denominator (M mp) [s] Lethal Weapon: Dial M For Murtaugh (MA15+) [s] Westside (MA15+) [s] Harry (PG) [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] Home Shopping Ellen (PG) [s

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5:30 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show (PG) [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] Movie: “Forever 16” (M d,h,v) 12:00 1:00 (’13) Stars: Tiera Skovbye, Richard Harmon, Siobhan 1:30 Williams, Tyler Johnston 3:00 The Daily Edition (PG) [s] 4:00 The Chase UK [s] 5:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 6:00 The Chase Australia [s] 7:00 Seven News [s] 7:30 Home And Away (PG) [s] Rebel Wilson’s Pooch Perfect 8:30 (PG) [s] Modern Family: The Last Halloween/ A Game Of Chicken (PG) [s] Ramsay’s 24 Hours To Hell And Back: Bayou On The Vine (M l) [s] 11:10 The Latest Seven News [s] Hooked On The Look (MA15+) 12:05 Scandal: Fates Worse Than 1:00 Death (M v) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping

6:00 Today [s] 8:30 Today Extra [s] 12:00 NINE’s Morning News [s] 1:00 Ellen (PG) [s] Mom: Eight Cats And The Hat 2:00 2:30 Show (M s) [s] Married At First Sight (M) [s] 3:30 4:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 4:30 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] NINE News [s] 5:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 6:00 RBT: Almond Shotgun/ Footy 6:30 Regret (PG) [s] 7:30 Movie: “The Equalizer” 8:30 (MA15+) (’14) – A man believes 9:30 he has put his mysterious past behind him and has dedicated himself to beginning a new, 10:30 quiet life. Stars: Denzel Washington 11:30 World’s Wildest Flights (M) [s] 12:30 Armed And Deadly: Under 1:30 Siege (M v,l) [s] A Current Affair (PG) [s] 2:30 Home Shopping 4:30

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News Breakfast [s] 6:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 9:00 Poh’s Kitchen [s] 11:30 Back Roads [s] 12:00 Grand Designs New Zealand 2:00 ABC News At Noon [s] 3:00 Four Corners [s] 4:00 Media Watch (PG) [s] Parliament Question Time [s] 5:00 6:00 Escape From The City [s] 7:00 Think Tank (PG) [s] 7:30 The Repair Shop [s] Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery 9:00 (PG) [s] 10:00 The Drum [s] ABC News [s] 7.30 [s] Foreign Correspondent [s] Griff’s Great Australian Rail 11:10 11:40 Trip [s] Rick Stein’s Road To Mexico: Guadalajara To Puerto Vallarta (PG) [s] QI: Night (M l) [s] ABC Late News [s] Q&A [s] 1:00

6:00 News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News Mornings [s] 10:00 Mary Berry’s Foolproof Cooking [s] 10:30 Back Roads (PG) [s] 11:00 Grand Designs New Zealand 12:00 ABC News At Noon [s] 12:30 National Press Club Address 1:30 The Breakfast Couch [s] 2:00 Parliament Question Time [s] 3:00 Escape From The City [s] 4:00 Think Tank (PG) [s] 5:00 The Repair Shop [s] 5:30 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery (PG) [s] 6:00 The Drum [s] 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 [s] 8:00 Hard Quiz (PG) [s] 8:30 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL (M) [s] 9:00 Black Comedy (M) [s] 9:30 Adam Hills: The Last Leg (M) 10:15 Planet America (PG) [s] 10:45 ABC Late News [s] 11:15 Four Corners [s]

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News Breakfast [s] ABC News Mornings [s] The Cook And The Chef [s] Back Roads [s] Grand Designs New Zealand ABC News At Noon [s] Adam Hills: The Last Leg (M) Parliament Question Time [s] Escape From The City [s] Think Tank (PG) [s] The Repair Shop [s] Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery (PG) [s] The Drum [s] Sammy J [s] ABC News [s] 7.30 [s] Program To Be Advised Would I Lie To You? (PG) [s] QI: Over And Ova (M s) [s] Killing Eve: You’re Mine (MA15+) [s] ABC Late News [s] Informer: Strawberry Fields (M l,d,v) [s] Parliament Question Time [s]

Also see: ABC COMEDY (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) 7FOOD (Channel 74)

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

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Headline News [s] Studio 10 (PG) [s] Dr Phil (PG) [s] Australian Survivor - All Stars (PG) [s] Entertainment Tonight [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] Three Veg And Meat [s] Farm To Fork [s] The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 10 News First [s] WIN News [s] The Project (PG) [s] Australian Survivor - All Stars (PG) [s] – After tribe swap, things are a bit shaky for a few tribe members lost without their alliances. Hughesy, We Have A Problem (M) [s] Ross Nobel - Brain Dump (M) WIN’s All Australian News [s] The Project (PG) [s] The Late Show (PG) [s] Home Shopping Headline News [s] Studio 10 (PG) [s] Dr Phil (PG) [s] Australian Survivor - All Stars (PG) [s] Entertainment Tonight [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] Three Veg And Meat [s] Farm To Fork [s] The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 10 News First [s] WIN News [s] The Project (PG) [s] Australian Survivor - All Stars (PG) [s] NCIS: Ephemera (M v) [s] NCIS: Los Angeles: Concours D’elegance (M v) [s] WIN’s All Australian News [s] The Project [s] The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) [s] Home Shopping CBS - This Morning [s] Headline News [s] Studio 10 (PG) [s] Dr Phil (PG) [s] Australian Survivor - All Stars (PG) [s] Entertainment Tonight [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] Three Veg And Meat [s] Farm To Fork [s] The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 10 News First [s] WIN News [s] The Project (PG) [s] Australian Survivor - All Stars (PG) [s] – The sun rises on an All Stars milestone, our castaways have hit the halfway mark and are one day closer to merge! Bull: Safe And Sound/ (M v) [s] The Project (PG) [s] WIN’s All Australian News [s] The Late Show (PG) [s] Home Shopping CBS - This Morning [s]

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5:00 CGTN English News 5:15 NHK World English News 5:30 Worldwatch 10:00 Golf: The Australian Ladies Classic *Live From The Bonville Golf Resort, NSW 2:30 Speedweek 4:30 Great British Railway Journeys (PG) 5:00 Cycling: NRS Cycling: Melbourne To Warrnabool 5:35 Nazi Megastructures 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Secrets Of Our Cities: Gold Coast (PG) 8:30 Michael Palin In North Korea 9:30 Inside North Korea’s Dynasty: Kingdom Of The Kims (PG) (In English/ Korean) 10:25 Inside North Korea’s Dynasty: The Son Of God (PG) (In English/ Korean) 11:25 Deep Water - The Real Story (MA15+) 1:05 Soundtracks: Songs That Defined History (PG) 5:00 5:15 5:30 2:00

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Callan and Clarke the destroyers for Northern Power Orange Round 16 saw the top four sides in the Women’s T20 competition all record comfortable wins on Saturday, whilst defending premiers Terrigal Matcham’s season is on life support after a surprise loss to the Lisarow Ourimbah Magpies. Sitting just outside the top four entering last week’s matches, Terrigal Matcham needed a win to start their push for the finals, but faltered to a 40 run loss at The Haven. Batting first, LisarowOurimbah’s Ashlee MacKenzie got the side off to a good start with a fine 32, before Rosie Collard and Annalise Brewster consolidated through the middle of the innings to steer the Magpies to 5-104.

In reply, the Terrigal Matcham batting line-up, featuring, Ella Merritt, Emily Humphries and Dehann Richardson, all fell cheaply in a devastating spell from Lisarow Ourimbah Captain, Kylie Turnbull, and were dismissed for just 64 runs. A powerful batting display from competition leaders, Northern Power Orange, saw them account for Kincumber Avoca by 128 runs at Tunkuwallin Oval. Batting first, Northern Power did not lose a wicket in scoring 182 runs, with Bec Callan 53, Kylie Clarke 50, Crystal Osborne 24, Samantha Thomas 24 and Kerry Seymour 18, all amongst the runs. In reply, Kincumber Avoca finished with 6-53 off their 20 overs, with Sophie McCrae the

Bec Callan

only batter managing to reach double figures. Second placed Southern

Spirit were equally as dominant, recording an eight wicket win over Northern Power White at

McEvoy Oval. Winning the toss and batting, Northern Power were dismissed after 15 overs for 54, with Kelly Dearing 3/11 and Hannah Tindall 2/9, the best of the Spirit bowlers. Southern Spirit then cruised to victory, with Grace Stockwell posting 18 and Hannah Tindall 17. Warnervale Blue’s renowned bowling attack guided them to a seven wicket win over Narara Wyoming at Paddy Clifton Oval. Narara Wyoming’s innings never really got going, with Mel Fisher being the only batter that reached double figures, ending their 20 overs at 6-59. Warnervale chased down the total in 13 overs. In the final game, Warnervale White moved a step closer to a

finals berth with a 42 run win over The Entrance at Wadalba Sports Complex. After being sent in to bat, Warnervale put in a solid batting performance, with Arlya Leard scoring back-toback half centuries, finishing on 50 not out, and Joann Johnson scoring 53 not out, to continue her excellent season, helping the side to 3-167 off 20 overs. The Entrance put up a spirited response with the bat, most notably, Aisha Pearce with 37 not out, but finished with 5-115 at the end of their 20 overs. There are two competition rounds remaining before the semi-finals. Source: Central Coast Cricket Association Reporter: Ross Barry

Lisarow-Ourimbah lock away minor premiership With just one round to go, the Kincumber-Avoca Griffins secured a berth in the major semi-final against competition leaders, LisarowOurimbah, after a solid win over Warnervale Wildcats at Erina Oval. Warnervale got off to a promising start and were 2-50, courtesy of a strong stand of 31 from Tony Cornwell. The Wildcats then lost their last 8 wickets for just 48 runs, with Dan Heuston doing most of the damage with the ball, taking three wickets. Harry Woodhead then clubbed 44 runs off 41 balls for

Kincumber-Avoca, including 4 fours and 2 sixes, to steer the Griffins to victory, and lock in second place on the ladder. Northern Power also made a late dash for the finals, after dismissing Southern Spirit for just 57 runs at Harry Moore Oval. It was a dominant bowling performance from the Power who were up and about from the first ball. Brendan Charlton did the damage for Power in a lethal 5 over spell, taking 4 wickets for just 7 runs. That win, complete with a bonus point, leaves Power just two points behind The Entrance,

who went down to LisarowOurimbah at Sohier Park. Northern Power need to win next week against lowly placed Wyong and need The Entrance to lose to second placed Kincumber-Avoca, to sneak into the finals. At Sohier Park, competition leaders Lisarow Ourimbah put on another impressive batting display to defeat The Entrance Seagulls and lock away the minor premiership. Winning the toss and batting, the Magpies were boosted by a quickfire 58 from Ben Sunshine and 49 from NSW Imparja Cup batsman, Ryan Fenning. First grade leading run scorer,

Ben Cohen, also made a halfton, passing 500 runs for the season, on his way to 53. The Seagulls then lost star batsman, Adam Taylor, in the second over and never really threatened Lisarow-Ourimbah, despite a hard fought 52 from Callum Dunkerley. The final Round 18 will be held over the February 22 and 29 weekends before the semifinals to commence in March, in which the two-day format will be played over consecutive days. Source: Central Coast Cricket Association Reporter: Ross Barry

Brendan Charlton for Northern Power

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McDermott closing in on national record Tascott’s high jumping sensation, Nicola McDermott, came agonizingly close to the Australian national record for the women’s high jump on February 15, at the 2020 Canberra Track Classic. After clearing her personal best and the Olympic qualifying height of 1.96 metres, McDermott lined up to equal the national record of 1.98 metres in wet conditions on the Canberra track. She initially looked to have cleared the bar but caught it on the way down. McDermott’s jump of 1.96 metres is her second clearance at that height, having already qualified for the Australian Olympic team at the Doha World Championships in late 2019. Fellow Australian high jumper, Eleanor Patterson from Victoria, also cleared at 1.96 metres and won the event from McDermott on countback. “It was so good being on the track with some amazing athletes and not feeling

Nicole McDermott on the podium with Victoria’s Eleanor Patterson

inadequate, being able to face up with the girls that are winning medals and just have fun with them all,” she said. Inadequate? Hardly. The 186cm tall McDermott is currently ranked 11th in the

world and she and Patterson have established themselves as the top two women’s high jumpers in Australia, as they both strive to crack the two metre barrier. Her amazing sense of

comradery, positive energy and signature ‘smiling setup’, has also seen Nicola weave herself into the hearts of fans and competitors around the nation and become a great ambassador for Australian

sport. Last year was a big year for McDermott, who trains with local coach, Matt Horsnell. Not only did she qualify for the Olympics, but she was announced as Sydney

University’s Blue Athlete of the Year and Central Coast Sportsperson of the Year. Gosford sprint champion, Tyler Gunn, also inched closer to a place in the Australian Olympic squad with a strong performance in the men’s 400 metres at the Canberra Track Classic. The 20 year old Gunn was quick out of the blocks and powered down the home straight to win his division in 46.94 seconds. The time is still two seconds outside of the Olympic qualifying time, but it was almost a second faster than his time in the NSW Country Championships in Dubbo in mid-January. Gunn was sidelined by a hamstring injury in 2019 and only returned to competitive racing at the beginning of 2020. The Australian Track Classic circuit heads to Sydney next with the Sydney Track Classic on Saturday, February 22. Reporter: Ross Barry

Tough day for Mariners’ E-leaguers The A-League is not the only football tournament that Central Coast Mariners have ladder issues in. After Match Day 1 of the third Australian E-League series, the Mariners’ team chalked up five losses and one draw in their six matches.

Kiran Gupta

Sydney FC’s dominant duo of Playstation 4 star FUTWIZ Marko and Xbox One ace FUTWIZ Jamie, ran up five wins and a draw from their six

matches at ESL Studios in Sydney on Saturday, February 15. It was a tough first leg for the Central Coast E-League boys, Kiran Gupta (KyrenFC) and Jesse Da Silva (JesseD1996). Gupta expressed his disappointment with the outcome on Twitter and praised the quality of the competition this season. “Definitely not the results we would have hoped for after 6

rounds, but it shows the calibre of players in the league this year,” Gupta said. “I didn’t have enough possession and create enough meaningful chances in order to get the results we needed. “Definitely played too aggressively on defence as well, and it cost me.” “It’s something that Jesse and I will have to work on in the lead-up to Matchday 2 and the finals.” Gupta said.

Gupta and Da Silva are now looking ahead to the second leg of the competition, a chance to improve their standing on the league table. They have three weeks to prepare before they return to ESL Studios Sydney on March 7 to play the final five rounds, and then it’s on to Fortress Melbourne for the Finals Series on May 9. Reporter: Ross Barry

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15yo scuttles Mariners’ shipwreck season Just when you thought things couldn’t get worse for the Central Coast Mariners’ defence, a 15 year old, playing his first A-League match for Adelaide, slotted the ball, unmarked, into an open net to sink the hapless Central Coast side. After becoming the third youngest A-League debutant, Mohamed Toure suddenly became the youngest ever goal-scorer in the League, when he found the net late in the match to secure a 2-0 win for Adelaide. Once again, the Mariners either struck the woodwork, spooned shots straight to the keeper, or missed the goals altogether, with their scoring opportunities. Once again, the opposition found time and space to capitalise on theirs. A scintillating strike by Adelaide’s George Blackwood, one that will feature in deliberations for goal of the year, dipped in under the top right corner to put Adelaide ahead deep in the second half (83rd minute). Then enter Mohamed Toure, the Guinea born youngster who had only a few weeks training with the A-league squad and

who had only signed a threeyear scholarship contract with Adelaide on Thursday. Riley McGree outwitted Lewis Miller on the left flank before centring the ball to the middle of the box to find Toure steaming into the box unguarded to slam home the goal. Speaking to Fox Sports after

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the match, Toure said, “It feels surreal. I never thought of doing it in a million years – not at 15. “It’s an amazing feeling, especially at home, in front of my friends and family.” The few bright spots for the Mariners came from Ruon Tongyik, who continued his good attacking form from last

week, and new signing, Chris Harold, who looked dangerous at times. Harold, who hadn’t scored in two years for Perth Glory, almost had two goals in two weeks, when he grazed the ball off the top of the crossbar early in the match. The Mariners have now lost

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six of their last seven games. The loss to Adelaide sees them sink to the bottom of the ladder, having now conceded 34 goals in 17 games, exactly two goals a game on average. As the prospect of a second consecutive wooden spoon, the hard questions on processes and personnel are,

no doubt, not far away. Things are unlikely to get easier anytime soon with the Mariners next game against competition leaders, Sydney FC, at Central Coast Stadium on Saturday, February 22. Reporter: Ross Barry

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Avoca Beach to host World Surf League Qualifier The Vissla and Sisstrevolution Central Coast Pro events return to the Central Coast with some of the world’s best male and female surfers competing for vital World Surf League (WSL) Qualifying Series (QS) rankings points. The elite six-day WSL QS 3000 rated event will form the third and final stop on the Vissla NSW Pro Surf Series and will take place at Avoca from February 25 to March 1. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, said the Vissla Central Coast Pro is a highlight of the region’s summer calendar. “It’s fantastic that some of our local talent, Caleb Tancred, Molly Picklum, Sandon Whittaker, Finn Hill, Lennox Chell and many more will have the home ground advantage in competing against international surfers,” Crouch said. “This is the fifth consecutive year our region is playing host to the NSW Pro Surf Series, and it plays an enormous role in boosting local tourism through accommodation, retail and hospitality.” Following a recent runner-up finish at the Carve Pro, Avoca surfer, Lennox Chell, has set his

Molly Picklum

sights on hopefully grabbing another solid result on home turf. “It was a bit of a dream to get that runner-up finish at the Carve Pro earlier in February,” said Chell. “I grew up watching people like Adrian Buchan take this

event out and it’s a goal for most Central Coast surfers to try and do the same. “There’s nothing better than surfing in front of your family and friends and having their support there on the beach.” Vissla’s John Mossop believes that the 3000 rated event is the

perfect springboard for any aspiring surfer to qualify for the WSL Championship Tour (CT). “The points and prizemoney that come with winning a 3000 rated event can be crucial for any surfer who wants to qualify,” said Mossop. WSL Australia/Oceania

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Regional Tour Manager, Will Hayden-Smith, echoed Mossop’s sentiments. “A 3000 rated event is important for the development of all aspiring professional surfers, as a win here could strongly increase your chances of qualifying,” said Hayden-

Smith. “WSL is extremely proud to have an event of this stature in our backyard and have it run in the lead up to other QS events in Newcastle and Manly.” Surfing NSW CEO, Luke Madden, is eager to see another blue ribbon event return to the Central Coast. “The Central Coast is a region that has produced some incredibly talented surfers and some amazing surfing competitions over the years,” said Madden. “With local surfers like Adrian Buchan, Matt Wilkinson, KirraBelle Olsson and Molly Picklum all entered in the 2020 event, we’re predicting that this will be one of the most exciting years we’ve seen for the competition.” The Vissla NSW Pro Surf Series was developed for Australian and International surfers to gain ranking points and prize money on the WSL Qualifying Series. The series also creates a NSW coastal road trip for all to explore the variety of waves, visit local communities and enjoy NSW surfing culture. Source: Media Release, Feb 17 Surfing NSW Reporter: Ross Barry

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McDermott closing in on national record

Tascott’s high jumping sensation, Nicola McDermott, came agonizingly close to the Australian national record for the women’s high jump. See page 37

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