Issue 240 of COAST Community News by Central Coast Newspapers

1 MAY 2020

ISSUE 240

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New intercity trains arrive

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Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, is encouraging all Central Coast residents to download the Federal Government’s new coronavirus tracing app See pages 6

Out&About

Thousands of commuters in the region are looking forward to a more comfortable train ride to Sydney with testing ramping up on the New Intercity Fleet.

The Rhythm Hut might not be able to host their usual classes or gigs, but music is still very much alive on Faunce St. See page 13

Business

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Relaxing of restrictions tied to more testing NSW Premier, Gladys Berejiklian, has called for increased COVID-19 testing as she begins the long and challenging process of getting life back to normal. Last week, the Premier announced a plan for NSW schools to recommence Term 2 in stages, beginning with continued online learning in the first two weeks, and then a staggered return to classrooms from May 11. Earlier this week, the Premier subsequently announced that social restrictions had been eased slightly to allow a maximum of two adults to visit another household for social or care reasons, with children permitted to accompany them. Premier Berejiklian also acknowledged in her daily press conference on Tuesday, April 28, that many retail outlets and offices were likely to restart normal operations in late May and it is expected that

more specific announcements will follow in coming weeks. A key condition of the government’s nascent steps to re-start economic activity, however, is more proactive testing for COVID-19. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, is calling for anyone with COVID-19 symptoms, no matter how mild, to present for testing. “NSW is doubling testing capacity from around 4,000 tests per day to 8,000. “The Central Coast Local Health District is currently

testing around 110 people per day, but we are looking to double this over coming weeks”, Crouch said. COVID-19 clinics are located at Gosford Hospital and Wyong Hospital and operate seven days a week, with pop-up clinics in Erina and other centres. Crouch also warned that the initial steps taken to relax restrictions was not an invitation for people to start travelling around NSW. “A great deal of common sense needs to be applied. “Anyone over the age of 70 is

still in the high-risk category. “Please continue to stay home unless you need to exercise, go to work or school, buy essentials or need medical care.” Crouch said that police are still on the beat enforcing restrictions and social distancing rules. NSW Labor welcomed the easing of restrictions, acknowledging similar moves in other states, but leader, Jodi McKay, called for greater clarity on the stages for lifting restrictions to avoid public confusion, especially in relation to schools. “Term 2 (has begun) but the Government has failed to provide a consistent and clear plan,” she said. “Now it’s every school for themselves and there are serious inconsistencies around playgrounds that ought to be clarified. “Labor is calling on the

Premier to resolve the issue by lifting restrictions on all playgrounds. “While school playgrounds will be open, the neighbourhood playground will not be.” McKay said. As at 8pm on Tuesday, Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) had recorded 117 confirmed cases of Covid-19. A spokesperson for CCLHD said, 115 cases have now been released from daily follow up, with only one person in hospital. There have been almost 8,200 tests carried out in the region to date. Source: Media statement, Apr 28 Office of the NSW Premier Media release, Apr 28 Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch Media statement, Apr 28 Central Coast Local Health District Media release, Apr 28 NSW Labor Leader, Jodi McKay and Shadow Health Minister, Ryan Park

Some relief could be in sight for thousands of trade and construction industry workers on the Central Coast See page 21 Woy Woy Philosophy Society

Meeting #17. The Invisible Hand of Adam Smith

Bugger me, not the Fudge Monkey … it was bad enough when the Leagues Club closed, but where the hell will we get our fudge cup-cakes and watch the jelly-wrestling now? See page 27

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Tourist asked to stay home The word is coming from all levels of government on both sides of the political spectrum, “if you’re staying on the Central Coast and don’t live here, go home”. And if you are a Coast resident who is aware of non-residents staying in the region, report them. As Easter and the school holidays approach, Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, has called for holiday makers and tourists to return home and stay home while social distancing and social isolation measures remain in place. “Home means home, this is not the time for a holiday,” Wicks said. “I’ve heard from many local residents about their concerns with an influx of holiday makers choosing to self-isolate on the Central Coast. “While I can understand why tourists would want to come to our beautiful region, right now, it’s simply not OK. “It is vital for the safety of our community that people stay in their primary residences to self-isolate and to follow the Government guidelines around

non-essential travel. “This is a particularly important message with school holidays and the Easter long weekend approaching.” The State Government has made it abundantly clear that holidaying in a regional area is not a reasonable excuse to be traveling at this time, and the offence carries a maximum penalty of imprisonment for six months or a fine of up to

$11,000 (or both), with an additional fine of $5,500 for each day the offence continues, Wicks said. “I look forward to a time when tourists can return to the Central Coast to support local businesses, enjoy our beautiful beaches and amazing scenery, when the restrictions are lifted,” she said. “We are all in this together, we all have the responsibility to

do the right thing and stay at home to protect our community from coronavirus.” Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, echoed the sentiment and said only permanent residents of the LGA should be on the Coast. “The Central Coast LGA currently has the fourth highest count of COVID-19 cases in NSW (as of April 1),” Crouch

said. “The way to stop this increasing is for everyone to follow the restrictions and social distancing rules. “If your residential address is not a Central Coast suburb, it’s important that you go home. Given the LGA’s status as a popular holiday destination and its abundance of holiday homes, Crouch advised permanent residents that they should feel free to report any holidaymakers flouting the travel directive to Crime Stoppers. “The Federal and State Governments have made it crystal clear that no one should be travelling right now,” he said. “Any non-permanent residents who travel to the Coast risk placing undue pressure on our Local Health District if they get sick. “The Central Coast Local Health District is doing an amazing job in dealing with this pandemic, but they are only equipped to deal with permanent residents, as are all other Local Health Districts in the State.

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Hayden Edwards with his children

A spokesperson for Central Coast Council confirmed reports of the encounter. “At approximately 10:15am, a surfer was paddling his craft at the local beach when he encountered what is believed to be a shark. “The surfer suffered lacerations to his right hand. “After making his way to shore, he was provided initial first aid by Council Lifeguards before being transported to hospital for further treatment. “The incident is being investigated by NSW Department of Primary Industries who will attempt to

identify the species involved in the attack,” the spokesperson said. Edwards himself has since taken to social media to confirm the details. An avid surfer, Edwards said that a perfect day in the water quickly became a nightmare. “I’ve been surfing most days for as long as I can remember. “As I wandered down the track to Wamberal Beach, I could see the water glittering from the sun, it was beautiful. “I paddled out, but once I was out the back, the perfect day became a nightmare, as within a split second, a 6ft shark grabbed my hand, severing three tendons, and tearing a hole in it. “I’m extremely lucky that it didn’t rip my arm off but unlucky that it happened at all,” Edwards said.

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Source: Website, Apr 6 Dorsal Reports Australia Social media, Apr 6 Hayden Edwards, Wamberal Media statement, Apr 7 Central Coast Council Media Reporter: Dilon Luke

Work has started on temporary modifications to the commercial wharf at Woy Woy, with the main wharf redevelopment due to start in June.

The first stage will see the construction of a new floating pontoon which will be used by all ferry services during the second stage. The second stage is expected to start with work on the eastern side of the commercial wharf and in the vicinity of Woy Woy Fishermen’s Wharf, including a sandstone block seawall and landscaping. Central Coast Council allocated $1.7 million in its current budget towards stage two of the redevelopment which is expected to be completed by the end of the year. Ferry services will continue as scheduled during the construction period. Woy Woy is the largest wharf project undertaken by council. The completed project will have

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Easts Group announced this week that it has closed Woy Woy Leagues Club permanently. The iconic club, in Blackwall Rd, Woy Woy, has been closed temporarily over recent weeks due to the state-wide COVID-19 related restrictions, but after a long financial struggle, Easts Group has now decided to make the closure permanent. The news would come as a

The irony of the greatest ever state intervention in society by a Liberal government is not lost on most people. See page 12

shock to the club’s 3,846 members, including both playing and non-playing members. Easts Group Sports Director, Brien Samphier, said the decision was not made lightly and comes with a heavy heart. “We, as a Board, fully understand and realise the disappointment and sorrow that our Woy Woy members and staff will be feeling with this decision,” Samphier said.

The State Opposition is calling on the NSW Government to immediately expand testing to everyone reporting COVID-19 symptoms on the Central Coast, with the region reporting the fourth highest number of confirmed cases per capita in the state as at April 16.

Missive #15: The Birth of Libertarianism

Week one of the shutdown was exciting, piquing our natural interest in human behaviour ... by week 3 were all ready to bite each others arms off.

Despite the encouraging news that the numbers of confirmed cases in the region is plateauing, the Coast is still near the top of regional statistics, behind only Sydney, the Northern Beaches and

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club, leagues club and staff members, and also throughout the surrounding Peninsula Community.” Samphier said. “In 2012, the Woy Woy club’s doors were closing, and we’ve kept it going since, but at an ongoing loss.” As part of the partnership, the Easts Group have provided significant financial support to the playing group over the years, at times in excess of $100,000 a season.

In an effort to turn the club’s financial position around, the Board of Directors began a process to redevelop the club site including over-55 style accommodation, commercial office spaces and a new leagues club premise. The proposal was met with great enthusiasm by local members, according to Samphier.

Shadow NSW Health Minister, Ryan Park

Waverley, according to NSW Health statistics. There were 117 confirmed cases on the coast at April 15, according to Central Coast Health figures. Shadow Minister for Health, Ryan Park, questioned why the Coast and several other regions hadn’t qualified for more testing under new criteria issued by the Government. Shadow Minister for the Central Coast, David Harris, says Coast residents should have access to an increased testing regime. Member for Gosford, Liesl

NSW Arts Minister, Don Harwin, resigned from cabinet on April 10, after being slapped with a $1,000 fine. See page 5

Work on The Entrance Channel continues

a floating pontoon that will rise with the tides and ensure access for vessels in most tides and weather conditions. Accessibility for wheelchair users and other mobility devices has been a priority in the design and there will be a wheelchair lifting facility on the pontoon for recreational boat users. Other keys elements of the redeveloped wharf will be a covered gangway and passenger shelter, dedicated fishing wharf, smart benches with mobile phone charging capability, solar lighting, a walkway decking surface made from recycled plastic and a widened pathway including cantilevered section along part of The Boulevarde and Brisbane Water Dr. The overall $5.3 million project has also received State Government funding of $3.9 million through the Regional Communities Development Fund.

SW Roads and Coast Council is working metres of sand have the channel along the occurred on the southern on the next phases been removed from the southern side and sustain banks of the channel. Maritime “Repair of this Services are working of the 2020 dredging eastern reaches of the the current flow of water following channel and used to through the northern foreshore will improve on a barge under The program initial works completed repair eroded banks on channel for a longer the safety of the beach Entrance bridge until earlier in April under the the southern side of the period of time. area and protect nearby the end of May, to advice and guidance of channel. Central Coast Mayor, infrastructure such as replace power expert coastal engineers The works were also Lisa Matthews, said that council’s lifeguard tower,” cables. engaged by council. designed to discourage during the February flood she said. Meanwhile,

Editorial

While the development of an effective COVID-19 virus are being fasttracked by medical research groups around the world... See page 9

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Call Centre closed after employee tested positive for coronavirus

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The Peninsula has 12 confirmed coronavirus cases - three in Woy Woy (postcode 2256) and nine in the 2257 postcode area, according to NSW Government figures current on April 16. The infection rate of around 3.2 per 10,000 people is slightly less

than the State average of 3.5. The number has reduced from 14 on April 3, when Woy Woy had five cases. The most recent case was notified more than two weeks ago, on March 31. The change was explained on the data.nsw.gov.au website: “Case counts reported by NSW

Health for a particular notification date may vary over time due to ongoing investigations and the outcome of cases under review thus this dataset and any historical data contained within is subject to change on a daily basis.” The confirmed Covid-19 case numbers were based on location of usual residence, not necessarily

where the virus was contracted. The case definition of a confirmed case was a person who tested positive to a validated specific SARS-CoV-2 nucleic acid test or had the virus identified by electron microscopy or viral culture, at a reference laboratory. The three cases in Woy Woy were notified on March 21, 22 and

25. One case in the 2257 postcode area was notified on March 11 and another on March 31. The other seven cases in the postcode area were notified between March 26 and 29. SOURCE: Website, 16 Apr 2020 https://data.nsw.gov.au/ nsw-covid-19-data

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Work is well underway at The Entrance Channel with NSW Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) and Central Coast Council both on the job.

Environmental Justice Australia (EJA) has reported a “shockingly high” increase in fine particle emissions.

ederal Member for Dobell, Emma McBride, has called on the Minister for Government Services, Stuart Robert, to assure her constituents about the welfare of employees of the Services Australia Centrelink call centre at Tuggerah. McBride’s call comes

after NSW Health confirmed that a call centre worker had tested positive for coronavirus on April 19. The centre, which employs several hundred people, was subsequently closed for an extensive cleaning and a site risk assessment, while health authorities investigate the worker’s source of infection and begin tracing their close contacts.

It’s believed at least five other employees have since undergone testing after exhibiting COVID-19 like symptoms, but this has yet to be confirmed by health authorities. According to McBride, reports of substandard physical distancing at the centre had been coming into her office for close to a month prior to the positive diagnosis. “It is almost a month since I first heard

concerns about the lack of physical distancing at the Services Australia call centre in Tuggerah,” McBride said. “I have written to Minister Robert twice since then, seeking information about support to work from home and the safety of employees working in the centre, and am yet to receive a response. “Employees, their families and our

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community need to know that the situation is under control. “It is my understanding that very few people have been given the option to work from home during the pandemic. “They are essential workers, supporting hundreds of thousands of Australians through the economic shutdown and immense job losses. Continued page 4

Commercial tenants across the Central Coast significantly impacted by COVID-19. See page 9

Sport

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Long-suffering commuters will be pleased to know the State Government’s $20M upgrade of the Kincumber roundabout is expected to be completed this week. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, said the intersection of Empire Bay Dr, The Scenic Rd and Cochrone St was a pinch point for 25,000 motorists every day.

“Construction is close to completion thanks to five shifts of night work that are taking place this week,” Crouch said. Crouch said the intersection had been a hub of activity since construction began in 2018. “Most recently we’ve seen a new lane built, a new road surface laid and stormwater drains, footpaths and kerb and guttering installed,” he said. “I know there has already been a significant reduction in

queuing which is making a significant difference to the morning and afternoon routines of residents.” Minister for Regional Transport and Roads, Paul Toole, said the project would improve traffic flow and safety for all road users. “While we are asking people to cancel any non-essential travel during the evolving coronavirus situation, we are glad to have powered ahead

with this and other vital infrastructure projects, because we understand their long-term value to local communities,” Toole said. Empire Bay Dr is a critical link between the suburbs of Woy Woy, Ettalong and Umina in the south, and Terrigal, Kincumber and Erina in the north. Prior to the upgrade, there was only one lane in each direction on Empire Bay Dr, with motorists forced to queue

for long periods during peak hours. The upgrade included widening the northbound lanes on Empire Bay Dr to two lanes and installing a new concrete roundabout, new asphalt surface, kerb and gutter, footpath, stormwater drainage and landscaping. Source: Media release, Apr 21 Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch

“Sadly, the woman, who was part of the Gosford Hospital COVID cluster, passed away yesterday (Sunday, April 19) in the hospital,” a Local Health District spokesperson said. “The Local Health District extends its sincere condolences to her family and friends.” For privacy reasons, the Local

Mannering Park Sailing Club has received a $197,800 government grant for its boatshed extension See page 30

Health District did not provide further details. The cluster at Gosford Hospital broke out earlier in April and included six healthcare workers, two patients and four others. The death brings the total number of deaths in NSW attributed to COVID-19 to 30, out of 2,971 confirmed cases, with no new cases reported in the 24 hours to Thursday. As at 8pm, Tuesday April 21, the Central Coast had recorded 118 confirmed cases of COVID-19, of which 103 have

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Since the Coast went into shutdown, we’ve heard plenty of inspiring stories about local businesses dialling up the ingenuity to stay afloat See page 23

First COVID-19 death on the Coast Central Coast Local Health District has confirmed the death of an 80-year-old woman with pre-existing medical conditions who had tested positive to COVID-19.

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The fate of a controversial proposal to erect an Optus telecommunications tower at Alan Davidson Oval, Wyoming, will be debated.

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Government figures disclose 12 local virus cases

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One of the driving forces for the rights of people with a disability, is disbanding.

SOURCE Website, 16 Apr 2020 Central Coast Council

The search for a man who fell off a bulk carrier in waters off the Central Coast has been suspended.

Tesch, backed the call, saying more testing would help ascertain if “asymptomatic carriers” were out and about. “In an Australian first, the Queensland Government has declared the Central Coast, Sutherland Shire and Canterbury Bankstown to be virus ‘hotspots’ and is forcing anyone returning to Queensland from these areas to self-isolate for 14 days,” Park said. “Testing in NSW has generally been limited to returning travellers or known contacts of confirmed cases.

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Calls for more testing on the Coast

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Easts Group entered into a joint venture with the Woy Woy Leagues Club in 2012, during a difficult period when the club was reportedly suffering financially. Samphier said the Easts Group, which is also home to the NRL’s Sydney Roosters, has enjoyed over seven years of partnership with the club. “I have personally formed an enjoyable allegiance and many friendships with our sporting

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Work starts on Woy Woy wharf

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More positive signs are emerging that the Coronavirus curve is flattening in NSW, including here on the Central Coast .

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Authorities and residents of the Coast alike appear to have been largely successfully in keeping tourists away from the Coast

Relief is at hand for families on the Central Coast, with the announcement on April 2.

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In his post he also thanked the Council Lifeguards and nurses and doctors that treated him and said he was now preparing for surgery to repair the tendons and the rehab that followed. He also thanked the community for their well wishes and said he was keen to spend more time with his family. “I just want to get back to my favourite thing in the world, being a dad to my three beautiful kids. “Life’s short, don’t waste it,” Edwards said.

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End of era for Woy Woy Leagues Club

A 6ft shark grabbed my hand The man bitten by a shark whilst surfing at Wamberal Beach on Monday, April 6, has been identified as 38-year-old Wamberal resident, Hayden Edwards.

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been released from isolation, with one person still in hospital. There have now been over 6,500 tests conducted on the Central Coast, which has recorded a ratio of 32.87 positive cases per 100,000 residents, the fifth highest across NSW. The Local Health District reports that the majority of cases acquired the infection overseas. Source: Media Release, Apr 20 Central Coast Local Health District Reporter: Ross Barry

Missive #16: The Age of Enlightenment

Between stints under the pyramid and feeding his fish, Thommo had installed yet another amazing app on his phone. “Get fitter by imagining you’re exercising” was his favourite of all since it allowed him to train and eat a pie at the same time. See page 27

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Council to pitch for a slice of $395M stimulus Central Coast Council looks set to receive a share of a $395M State Government local government stimulus package announced on April 26, aimed at reducing the impact of COVID-19. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, said the funding would help to safeguard jobs and service and infrastructure delivery. “Central Coast Council is a major provider of jobs in our region and therefore plays a significant role in responding to events like COVID-19,” Crouch said. “As council staff were not eligible for the Commonwealth’s JobKeeper Payment, the Government is providing $112.5M to fund a Council Job Retention Allowance of $1,500 per fortnight for three months (for eligible employees). “The package also includes $32.76M to fund the increase in the Emergency Services Levy for all local councils for 2020-21. “This means Central Coast Council can redirect more funding into providing services and building infrastructure. “Low-cost loans can also be

used by Council to fund infrastructure projects, thanks to a $250M boost to the TCorp local government lending facility.” But a Council spokesperson said Council was still assessing the package criteria to determine eligibility. This will include consideration of how the package will interact with the 12-month Splinter Award, negotiated between local government unions, councils, and employer association Local Government NSW, to which Council is a signatory. And Mayor, Lisa Matthews, is calling on the Government to deliver even more financial support to enable Council to continue to operate effectively and provide essential services. Cr Matthews acknowledged the stimulus package, but said that it does not go far enough to help regional communities such as the Central Coast. “Central Coast Council, along with our other regional counterparts, continue to struggle with the financial impacts of the Coronavirus,” she said. “For our Central Coast community, this has been compounded by the recent

bushfires and floods experienced. “We are grateful that the State Government has listened to local councils’ campaigning and provided a number of financial relief measures, including access to a Council Job Retention Allowance, freezing increases in the Emergency Services Levy and potential to apply for low-cost loans to fund infrastructure projects. “But there is much more that they can do to let Council get on with it and help the community. “Council has faced increased costs and at the same time is experiencing declining revenue, as more and more ratepayers are forced into financial hardship. “Council is seeking additional

assistance measures from the State Government, including: retaining significant developer contributions and support for the cost of conducting Local Planning Panels; increasing financial assistance grants payments; allowing Council to retain the waste levy; pensioner rebates to be paid back to Council; and, a change of current policy with regard to restricted fund and infrastructure spending. “The situation of COVID-19 is evolving daily and we are unfortunately seeing impacts on our community escalating. “Local government works at the grassroots level and sees firsthand the massive impacts on families, young people, small businesses and our local economy as they navigate this new world.

“It is critical that Council receives adequate funding and resources to coordinate and deliver services as we navigate through, and recover from, natural disasters and the new challenges presented by COVID-19,” Mayor Matthews said. Meanwhile, the State Opposition has branded the package as being “too late” for many councils, after weeks of uncertainty for local governments and local government workers. Shadow Minister for Local Government, Greg Warren, has also raised serious concerns that $250M, the vast majority of funding in the package, is to be allocated as loans to councils, instead of direct funding for shovel ready projects. “Instead of being proactive when councils were first looking for assistance and leadership, the Government has been reactive, and in the meantime, councils have been forced to stop projects, cut services, lose money and let staff go,” Warren said. “Now, after what is effectively the third crisis faced by councils and their communities, including prolonged drought

and bushfires, the government has generously asked councils to pay back this supposed stimulus, with interest. “A greater debt burden will not see the local government sector emerge successfully from the coronavirus crisis”, Warren said. But Local Government NSW (LGNSW) President, Linda Scott, said the package would drive economic recovery in every corner of NSW and save essential services. “As the only state government to have provided councils with economic support of this magnitude, the NSW Government has ensured that our state will lead the economic recovery from COVID-19,” Scott said. Source Agenda item 2.1 Central Coast Council meeting April 27 Press release April 27 Central Coast Council Media release, Apr 27 Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch Media release, Apr 27 Shadow Minister for Local Government, Greg Warren Media statement, Apr 29 Central Coast Council Reporters: Terry Collins and Merilyn Vale

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Telecommunications tower proposal rejected Wyoming Football Club has applauded a decision by Central Coast Council not to grant a lease to Optus to erect a telecommunications tower at Alan Davidson Oval. Football Club President, Scott Snodgrass, said “common sense” had prevailed when councillors voted at the ordinary meeting on April 27 to deny a lease, effectively negating an approval given for the tower in 2018. A revised Development Application (DA) was submitted in 2019, but was denied after hundreds of residents signed a

petition opposing the tower, citing lack of community consultation on the original DA, visual impacts to the area, the location of the proposed tower, and perceived detriments to health. That refusal left Optus with no choice but to pursue a lease under the original DA that was approved in 2018. Now that that has been denied, the telecommunications giant will need to look to other locations, with Member for The Entrance, David Mehan, insisting that telecommunication towers should, wherever possible, be located on industrial land.

“We were informed immediately after the meeting that Cr Kyle Mac Gregor’s motion to refuse the lease was passed by exception method,” Snodgrass said. “That means it was passed unanimously without debate. “We are pleased with this outcome and common sense approach. “Many thanks to state member, David Mehan, and Counciillors MacGregor and Louise Greenaway for their support and communication on this issue. “The community spoke loudly and our councillors listened.”

A report to councillors said that Council received approximately 90 submissions to the D A that was refused in September, 2019, with most concerned with a perceived health risk caused by electromagnetic radiation from the tower. Source: Media release, Apr 16 Member for the Entrance, David Mehan Agenda item 7.4 Central Coast Council meeting, Apr 27 Media statements, Apr 22 and Apr 28 Wyoming Football Club President, Scott Snodgrass Wyoming Football Club President, Scott Snodgrass, at Alan Davidson Oval

Community Environment Network Systems Change One thing I have noticed with the current pandemic, being forced to stay at home and only going out in our localities for essential services – many more people are out in nature. Whether it is enjoying the beaches and going for walks with family and friends, short bush walks and riding bicycles. This virus has forced those able, to be outdoors for their daily exercise. Our natural environments are essential for our human health and well-being. Two of the beneficiaries of these current restrictions has been our natural environment and wildlife, they seem to be looking and sounding a lot healthier. The non-essential daily exercise limit has reduced our dominance of nature - if only for a short period, we are seeing the benefits. Living on the Central Coast, staying at home gives us the opportunity to reflect on how lucky we really are, here on the coast with our beaches, native forests, wetlands, bicycle, and walking paths. Hence, how important it will be, to continue to look after them once this crisis passes. In fact, it will be crucial. The current system is changing whether we like it or not, during this time of isolation, it is an important time to reflect on what we value. Do we want to live in thriving communities working in collaboration, developing local creative businesses, such as ecotourism ventures, recycling and reuse workshops and permaculture/gardening events that are inclusive, intergenerational, abundant, connected with the local natural environment, prioritizing human and natures health and education over extraction, fear and limited world views. I and members of our CEN team will be working towards the former. We hope you will join us in shifting the system to ensure its sustainability for generations to come We are all in this together. Hale Adasal CEN Chairwoman

“MANAGING THE ENTRANCE CHANNEL FOR PEOPLE AND ECOLOGY NOT POLITICS” CEN is campaigning in support of the Tuggerah Lakes Flood Plain Management Plan approved by council in 2014. The key to managing floods is Managing the Berm (the low beach dune on the northern side of the channel). If the berm was managed (at a height of approximately 900 mm) this

could significantly reduce flood levels. To keep the lakes healthy, it is essential that the lakes normal levels are maintained. Some groups are calling for large scale opening of the channel. This would be dangerous and could lead to; exposure of the town centre to inundation or fish kills

and widespread odour if the lakes drain. We need the NSW Government to appoint the Expert Panel promised last year ASAP, to guide management of the lakes. John Asquith Dep Chair

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Norfolk Pine’s missing limbs The mystery of the severe lopping of branches from a State Significant Norfolk Pine at the southern end of The Esplanade at Terrigal has been solved. Concerns were raised on April 20 by community activist, Joy Cooper, that apparently healthy branches had been cut from the tree, which is listed on the Significant Tree register. But Central Coast Council has confirmed that the tree was pruned to avoid damage to it during the construction of the Terrigal boardwalk, which is now underway. A Council spokesperson said the pruning of the Norfolk Pine was undertaken by Council arborists in accordance with the Australian Standard for Protection of Trees on Development Sites, including trees shown on the Significant Tree Register. “Council removed some trees and vegetation where the Terrigal Boardwalk is planned to start to allow the contractor a safe access to the site,” the

spokesperson said. “While this was not part of the final proposed works, the vegetation will be replaced, and the embankment remediated, once the works have (been) completed. Cooper also raised concerns that the health of workers and the general public could be at risk due to “numerous pieces of asbestos found regularly on The Haven Beach”, and that appropriate siltation barriers were not in place. The Council spokesperson said the relevant project teams were aware of the asbestos issue. “There are suitable measures in place to ensure the (safety of) project teams and the general public,” the spokesperson said. “To date, there has been no evidence of asbestos on site.” The spokesperson also confirmed that the contractor would install silt fencing around all outer edges of the access ramp. “The contractor is aware of

the environmental considerations and our site team will ensure best practice,” the spokesperson said. Construction works on the boardwalk are expected to be complete by the end of 2020, with public access to follow early in January, 2021, unless impacted by weather events, COVID-19 or other unforeseen events. During construction, access to the area around the footprint of the boardwalk and rockpool

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Residents encouraged to download coronavirus tracing app Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, is encouraging all Central Coast residents to download the Federal Government’s new coronavirus tracing app, which it hopes will be a key measure in containing the spread of the pandemic. But the Law Council of Australia’s Gosford-based President, Pauline Wright, says that there are still some

concerns surrounding privacy, and is pushing for legislation to be enacted as soon as possible to address those concerns. The voluntary COVIDSafe app works by helping the government trace possible transmission between users and confirmed cases, with collected data allowing health authorities to quickly contact users who may have been exposed to the virus.

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It is expected that this faster identification will lower the chance of transmission between carriers who have recently been infected and who have yet to be diagnosed and the wider community. Wicks said that as of April 27, more than 2 million Australians had already downloaded the app, with that number expected to climb. “Residents across the Central Coast are doing an extraordinary job to flatten the curve and contain the spread of the coronavirus, but we cannot be complacent,” Wicks said. “This app is part of the three key requirements for easing restrictions: Test, Trace and Respond. “The more people who download this important public health app, the safer they and their family will be, the safer our community will be, and the sooner we can safely lift restrictions and get back to business and doing the things that we love. When the app recognises another user, it notes the date, time, distance and duration of the contact and the other user’s reference code but not the user’s location. These interactions are being touted as ‘digital handshakes’ by government officials. When someone is diagnosed with COVID-19, state and territory health officials will ask them or their parent/guardian who they have been in contact with. If they have the app and provide permission, the encrypted information from the app will be uploaded to a secure storage system, where health officials will it to support contact tracing. Health officials will not name the person who was infected. The Government has also given assurances that all data collected via the app is encrypted with no one able to access it, with the data to be deleted on a rolling 21 day cycle that mirrors the virus’s incubation period. The data contained in the information storage system will also be destroyed at the end of the pandemic. The app was launched on April 26 by Federal Health Minister, Greg Hunt, who assured the public that their privacy was of the utmost importance, after digital rights activists and data protection experts raised concerns over the app’s inner workings and potential misuse of the

collected data. “In terms of privacy, … no other person can access what’s on your phone,” Hunt said. “It is also prohibited by law. “I have already signed into law a Biosecurity Act Determination which prevents access and which ensures that the data has to be kept on an Australian server. “It cannot leave the country, it cannot be accessed by anybody other than a state public health official, it cannot be used for any purpose other than the provision of data for the purposes of finding people with whom you have been in close contact, and it is punishable by jail if there is a breach of that.” He said the app’s source code would be released for full assessment. But Law Council of Australia President, Pauline Wright, said the problem with a Determination instrument under which the app currently operates, is that protections under it can be unilaterally removed or amended. “We understand that the government is planning to introduce it into legislation at its next sitting in May and that is good news. “Our concerns at the moment include that there is no provision for oversight and reporting on the app’s use and that there is ambiguity around the period for which the app will be operational and when the obligation to delete information will begin. “We would also like to see independent oversight by the Privacy Commissioners of states and territories and a robust complaints system. “There is a potential ambiguity around whether other laws authorising the issuing of law enforcement and intelligence warrants could override the prohibition on access.” Wright said that there were also concerns regarding the possibility of data being accessed under the US Cloud Act. Source: Press releases, Apr 27 Office of Scott Morrison PM Office of Greg Hunt, Federal Health Minister Office of Lucy Wicks, Federal Member for Robertson Website, Apr 27 Australian Government Department of Health COVIDSafe app Media release, Apr 26 Law Council of Australia Interview, Apr 30 Law Council of Australia President, Pauline Wright

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New intercity trains arrive From page 1 Thousands of commuters in the region are looking forward to a more comfortable train ride to Sydney with testing ramping up on the New Intercity Fleet. The first of the new trains is doing test runs on the network, with 55 of them ultimately set to streamline the commute from the Coast and other areas. But it could be some time before the full fleet is operational, with manufacture taking place in South Korea and the COVID-19 pandemic and union negotiations contributing to delays. When they are up and running, the commute will certainly be more pleasant. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said: “The new trains will feature comfortable twoby-two seating, tray tables at every seat, charging points for mobile devices, as well as storage for luggage and bicycles. “Enabling works for the train line, along with the construction

of the $300M maintenance facility at Kangy Angy, have helped to create around 1,600 jobs.” Minister for Transport, Andrew Constance, said that when the trains first arrived, on-track testing involved using a locomotive to haul the carriages. “What we’re seeing is a really exciting milestone, because the trains are now travelling around the network under their own power,” Constance said.

“Over the next few months, you’ll see more of these trains on the network as we progressively test all train systems including Automatic Train Protection, passenger door systems, passenger information, CCTV, ride comfort, as well as the maximum speed of 160kph. Source: Media release, Apr 29 Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch

An Open Letter to Mr Peter Shergold CEO of NESA Dear Mr Shergold About a year ago, the NSW Education and Standards Authority, NESA, closed a school for struggling kids on the Central Coast. 30 kids, with no where to go, were tipped onto the streets. About half of these were Indigenous. To prevent closure, the school pleaded for mediation. Mediation was denied. Instead, us kids, who were trying to stay in school, were shamed and humiliated by those who work for the NSW Education and Standards Authority.

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Woy Woy and Buttonderry waste depots open The good news for Central Coast residents that are taking advantage of social isolation to clean up around their homes, is that the Woy Woy and Buttonderry waste management facilities are once again open to the public. The Kincumber facility remains closed for the time being for maintenance work. A Central Coast Council spokesperson said all three facilities were closed to the public in line with NSW Police advice and the NSW Government’s Public Health Order of March 29, although access remained open for waste management vehicles, private waste contractors and small business customers. “In response to the developing situation with COVID-19, the NSW Government later issued a fact sheet clarifying the management of waste and recycling facilities,” the spokesperson said. “As a result, the restriction on public access to the Woy Woy

and Buttonderry waste management facilities was lifted. “However, Council provides a comprehensive domestic waste collection service and we encourage all residents to utilise their three bin and bulk collection services and comply with requirements around nonessential travel. “If customers do need to use our waste management facilities, please use electronic payments where possible to protect the health of the community and staff working

at the facilities. “Customers are also asked to maintain social distancing while onsite, and to stay at home if they are feeling unwell.” Woy Woy and Buttonderry waste management facilities are open from 7am-4pm weekdays and 8am-4pm weekends and public holidays. The spokesperson said that there had been a small increase in illegal dumping in recent weeks. “The usual management processes are being applied.

“These include investigation for potential legal action, an increase in surveillance and clean-up processes.” Meanwhile, Council reports that more than 50 per cent of its services have continued without interruption during the COVID-19 pandemic. Of the 962 services Council provides, many others have only experienced partial interruptions, with only 134 services significantly interrupted. Essential services have been maintained and the following

services have been interrupted to varying degrees: provision of lifeguard services; leisure facilities; seniors’ facilities; art gallery; libraries; theatres; public events; Central Coast Stadium; and, holiday parks. Council is working closely with NSW Police and continues to receive regular updates and participate in regular interagency meetings with NSW Health, which is the lead agency during the pandemic. Council CEO, Gary Murphy, has advised that closures of some council facilities are

likely to stay in place until June 30. “Our job right now is ensuring that we play our part in managing as best we can the spread of COVID-19,“ Murphy said. “While the beach lifeguard season has ended and playspaces and skate parks have closed in accordance with State and Federal Government guidelines, our beaches, parks and reserves remain open to residents for the purpose of exercise only. “I remind everyone to comply with the restrictions which minimise outdoor gatherings to two people unless they are members of the same household. “Should we be able to open any of our facilities safely, we will do so,” Murphy added. Source: Media release, Apr 21 Central Coast Council Media statement, Apr 23 Central Coast Council Agenda item 4.1 Central Coast Council meeting, Apr 27

Director resigns over personal affidavit for Laurie Maher Coast Shelter Director, Gavin Shepherd, has resigned from the organisation’s Board following revelations that he provided a personal affidavit in support of former Coast Shelter CEO, Laurie Maher, who faces historical sex offences. Maher faces 13 charges relating to the alleged abuse of boys at the Mt Penang Training School at Kariong in the late 1970s and the 1980s, with his

case adjourned on April 20 and set to return to Penrith Local Court on June 19. A statement from Coast Shelter says that it did not “authorise or condone the affidavit or any of the views expressed by Mr Shepherd in that affidavit”. “Its contents in no way reflect the culture or values of Coast Shelter,” the statement says. “Coast Shelter is also aware of another affidavit supplied by a former Vice President of

Coast Shelter, Michael Goodwin. “Mr Goodwin resigned from the Board in March this year. “Once again, the contents of this affidavit are Mr Goodwin’s personal views which are not shared or condoned by Coast Shelter.” The statement stresses that the offences with which Maher is charged date back more than 40 years, when he was employed in the public service. “The charges do not relate to

activity at Coast Shelter,” the statement says. “Coast Shelter has made it clear that there are no ties between the charity and former CEO, Laurie Maher. “The possibility of the organisation being unfairly portrayed in the legal matter relating to Mr Maher (are) deeply upsetting for (the) dedicated staff and volunteers and those it serves in the community. “Coast Shelter remains

committed to helping homeless and vulnerable people and is grateful that stakeholders are being understanding and supportive.” The statement said that while Coast Shelter was dismayed by the criminal allegations against Mr Maher, there was a need to respect the justice process to ensure fair and transparent outcomes. Source: Media release, Apr 22 Coast Shelter

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Major upgrade for Bouddi cliff walk A section of Bouddi National Park’s popular coastal walking track was closed for on April 28 and 29 to allow for some 30 helicopter deliveries of building materials for a major upgrade underway to provide a better visitor experience. NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service Director, Hunter Central Coast, Kylie Yeend, said a section of the track between Putty Beach and Maitland Bay was temporarily closed. “Stretching from Putty Beach to MacMasters Beach in its

entirety, the Bouddi Coastal Walking Track is one of the most popular on the Central Coast, with around 200,000 visitors each year,” Yeend said. “It showcases a stunning array of bushland, rock formations and ocean vistas. “This project will significantly enhance the existing track to improve safety, reduce erosion and provide a better visitor experience. “The track is subject to erosion from the coastal environment, weather impacts and pedestrian usage, and these works will improve its longevity and assist with future maintenance.”

A National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) spokesperson said staff would try to keep the track open during the maintenance works to allow visitors to continue to enjoy walking along the coast. “However, further temporary closures of some track sections may be required to ensure the safety of NPWS staff and park visitors during construction stages,” the spokesperson said. Source: Media release, Apr 28, and media statement, Apr 29 National Parks and Wildlife Service Photo: Bob Peters

Plastic waste papers open for public consultation Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, is urging the region’s residents to have their say on two discussion papers open for public consultation until May 8, as part of the State Government’s plan to cut back on single-use plastics, reduce waste and

increase recycling. “I have had so many people talk to me about wanting to see action on single-use plastics,” Crouch said. “The first major step the State Government took to change waste management was the Return and Earn initiative, and before taking another major

step, the Government is seeking community feedback. “The discussion paper, Cleaning Up OurAct:Redirecting the Future of Plastic in NSW, sets a pathway to reduce single-use, unnecessary and problematic plastics in NSW and help build the circular economy. “This discussion paper sets

the stage for the phase-out of some single-use plastics, tripling the proportion of plastic recycled by 2030, reducing plastic litter by one quarter, and making NSW a leader in plastics research and development. “The discussion paper, Issues Paper on the NSW 20-Year Waste Strategy, considers a

number of reforms including new state-wide waste reduction targets, separating food and garden waste from red-lidded bins, and increasing the use of recycled content in infrastructure projects. “The NSW waste management sector is valued at around $1.5B. “It employs more than 10,000

people and there is scope for this to grow, particularly in regional NSW.” For more information and to have a say, go to: https:// yoursay.dpie.nsw.gov.au/ plastics-plan. Source: Media release, Apr 28 Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch

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Million dollar illegal tobacco operation uncovered Police have seized almost one tonne of tobacco after a raid at a rural property in Peats Ridge. In March, detectives attached to Brisbane Water Police District received information about an illegal tobacco crop. Following extensive inquiries, detectives and investigators from the Australian Taxation Office executed a search warrant at the property on Monday, April 13. Investigators located and seized a total of 970kg of tobacco product, as well as a 13-acre tobacco crop. Investigators also spoke with 10 people – five men and five

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women. A crime scene was established and held by police overnight, with further analysis completed the following day. All seized tobacco has since been destroyed by the ATO. The estimated value of all

tobacco seized and destroyed was is in excess of $3M. Investigations are continuing, with Brisbane Water detectives working alongside the Australian Taxation Office and the Australian Border Force through the ABF-led Illicit Tobacco Taskforce (ITTF). It has been illegal to grow tobacco in Australia for more than a decade. If convicted, the possession of tobacco over 500kgs carries a maximum penalty of 10 years imprisonment. Source: Press release, Apr 25 NSW Police Media

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and that the Unit was keen to get it back. “Earlier in April, we had several crews out attending to tree and roof jobs from wind and storm damage. “On Sunday, April 12, a locker

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Motorcycle crash A man is in a critical condition following a motorcycle crash at North Avoca. At about 10:30pm on Friday, April 24, emergency services were called to Tramway Rd, North Avoca, after reports that a motorcycle had crashed. Officers from Brisbane Water Police District arrived to find a

man seriously injured on the roadway. Police believe the 20-yearold man was riding a Yamaha R6 north along the Tramway, before he lost control and was thrown from the bike. The man was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance

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Man has died while swimming A man has died while swimming at Spoon Bay. Just before 11am on Sunday, April 19, emergency services were called to Spoon Bay, near Forresters Beach, after reports that a man was in trouble in the water. The 89-year-old man was

pulled from the water and members of the public commenced CPR. NSW ambulance paramedics attended and continued CPR, however the man could not be revived and died at the scene.

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Residents should decide on community modules Hal Colebatch is absolutely correct, as I have pointed out myself, that ward boundaries are completely inappropriate as planning modules (Coast Community News Forum edition 237), because of the lack of community interest within the arbitrary divisions that have been drawn up for no other than electoral convenience. His suggestion that Council should invite Central Coast residents to make their own suggestions as to how community modules might be delineated is a brilliant one. As he forecasts, this will generate a variety of precinct proposals that can serve as a basis for supportable character assessments, subscribed to by each community group. It should, then, be no problem

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See Page 2 for contribution conditions for planning professionals to reconcile overlaps and gaps and come up with realistic units that we can all accept. Unfortunately, given the way in which Council has already, when it suits, cavalierly overridden character statements to permit completely unsuitable developments, it probably wouldn’t be wise to put too much stock in the value of even the best of such statements.

However, the more each community group is committed to a statement for which it is significantly responsible, the less likely it will be that councillors will run the political risk of offending public opinion and, perhaps, suffering at the ballot box when the time of reckoning comes. Of course, it is easy to see why councillors would like wards to be planning units, because this will result in a messy and confused outcome with which nobody is happy and, hence, minimise the prospects of opposition when it is convenient to ignore planning principles that they have endorsed. The only difficulty is to find a way of forcing Council to accept this sensible approach. Email, Apr 9 Bruce Hyland, Woy Woy

Documented evidence available on request My thanks to Godfrey Franz considering my letter (Forum edition 237) as a “joke”. That is exactly the reaction I expected because no climate change denier is ever likely to submit their writings for close and educated evaluation by a recognised tertiary science institution because they know that their writings are devoid of any semblance of scientific rigor.

FORUM Godfrey also demanded documented evidence supporting climate change. The trouble is not his implied lack of evidence for climate change but the demonstrated lack of ability (or will) of the deniers to understand the evidence presently available. This I am willing to provide to anyone, but I need to be

convinced that the recipient is capable of fully understanding the scientific concepts, observations and measurements in such documents. If Godfrey is interested in receiving such documentation, he can make a personal request for my email address to the Editor. Email, Apr 19 Col Hodgson, Mt Elliot

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Pedestrians have to be aware of roundabouts too I cannot fathom whence came reader Bruce Hyland’s perception of my response as misrepresentation (Coast Community News Forum edition 235). As admitted, I am an avid follower of him, even unto the Sydney Morning Herald where he seems to appear from time to time as do I, so I certainly bear no ill-will towards him. I was merely proffering a different observation based upon my experiences as far back as a child in England, where even the kiddies were

FORUM taught the road rules (the “Highway Code”). These days I am merely a pedestrian and a bus passenger, and I still see incredibly dangerous behaviour on the part of cars, just ask any bus driver or taxi driver. And the correct phrase is indeed “the nut behind the wheel” leaving the recipient to work out just which road wheel it is (hint: it isn’t). In the meantime, I’d like to thank this government for

adopting wonderful Labor policies such as free childcare and increased welfare etc. Obviously they know a good thing when they see it, so perhaps they could also follow Labor policy and favour public transport over private? Perhaps then we could have safer roads for all, even those who use roundabouts as pedestrians have to be aware of them too. For the record, I am not a member of any political party. Email, Apr 7 Dave Horsfall, North Gosford

Don’t give up I have Bipolar Spectrum Disorder.

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It sounds nice doesn’t it. It is bitter sweet. My disorder is but a curse, but it enlightens me every time I become imbalanced. Every time I am manic, I am motivated, wise, spiritual, moody and paranoid because I have reached self-actualisation between five to 15 times across my lifespan (Maslow’s hierarchy of human needs). When I was at university

studying a Bachelor of Teaching in Health and Physical Education, I learnt the most important life lesson ever – that is, like a spectrum of light or a coloured pie chart, everyone learns differently (Gardener’s educational theory of 9 type of intelligence). It describes intelligence as subjective; everyone is different, no one is dumb, and everyone has the chance to

succeed at something. Basically, don’t give up – survive. Something I was never taught when I was young was resilience. I lack it and I lack patience. My parents taught me through music and kind hearts to be open and honest. Life has taught me to fight for what I believe in. Email, Apr 27 Eliza Schuj, Green Point

What caused coral bleaching? I now realise that the purpose of Guy Caruana’s confusing letters to the editor which have appeared in several editions of Coast Community News as of late are to support coal and gas industries. His subterfuge has been discovered. Why does a person claiming

FORUM University lecture hall knowledge not agree that climate change exists? The answer is a conflict of interest. If coral bleaching is not caused by climate change, what is the reason? Major coral bleaching

occurred on the Great Barrier Reef in 1998 and 2002. Please comment, what caused this damage, this catastrophe? Was it a failure of photosynthesis or something more insidious? Letter, April 14 Norman Harris, Umina

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Never let a good crisis go to waste

Slow down

So, after all the social distancing, the Stay-atHome shouting, the endless washing and sanitising of hands, the other side of the bridge is now coming into view.

Central Coast Council and NSW Police are coming together to remind the community to slow down and take care on the region’s roads. Mayor, Lisa Matthews, said Council would work closely with local police on the important project. “COVID-19 has changed all of our lives in so many ways but we must not lose sight of the importance of keeping our roads, and ultimately our community, safe,” Cr Mathews said. “Education can have a big impact and across May you will notice an increase in our messaging aimed at reducing

speeding, which will work in conjunction with police operations. “If it is essential for you to head out on the road, please take care and slow down. “We know that Coasties will do their bit to drive safely and do what they can to reduce any unnecessary burden on the health system during these unprecedented times.” Traffic and Highway Patrol Senior Sergeant, Matt Rees, said it was important to look out for each other on Central Coast roads during this difficult time. “This collaborative campaign is focused on saving lives and reducing the incidence and severity of speed-related

crashes,” Snr Sgt Rees said. “Unfortunately, speeding continues to be the biggest killer on our roads and contributes to 46 percent of all fatalities that occur on our region’s roads. “We are asking the community to make road safety a priority and slow down, particularly in built up urban areas with 50km/hr zones where vulnerable road users can be. “Drivers must observe speed limits at all times – even a small increase in speed significantly increases the likelihood of being involved in a serious-injury crash or worse.” Source: Media release, Apr 28 Central Coast Council

And what does it look like? A bursting out of hibernation, or waking up with a bad hangover? A reset does sound positive, but what do we have left in the tank … and what useless things have we brought with us? Are we really entering a new paradigm where toilet paper is the new oil (it was in fact worth more this week), or are these just temporary dislocations? How long can the Middle East, or Russia, survive an oil price below 420 a barrel. The virus has certainly made all nations climb the burning platform – some had the nous to jump early, while others stayed till the end before the horrible jump into chaos. But from all crises comes opportunity. We are doing things not believed possible, or certainly which seemed once beyond our political will. People are now talking to their neighbours, reconnecting with family, friends and having conversations with people they don’t know but with whom they have much in common, all from an appropriate distance of course. Working from home has been embraced, home-schooling has lost its stigma, politicians are now riding high on science rather than denying it and (wait for it) banks are ringing us to ask us nicely if we’d like to put off paying our mortgage for a few months.

Home delivered ice cream and cocktails must also be high on that happy list. The tech skills of the population have increased dramatically – at the same rate at which our tolerance of a slow NBN has fallen. We’re so impressed with Zoom, we don’t seem to care even if the FBI is joining our meetings. It has been a wonderful example of adaptation where the “because-that’s-how-we’vealways-done-it” approach was finally put to rest. And some sacred cows are now being questioned. Why do Universities charge for a degree over four years when it can be completed it in two? The wisdom of privatisation of essential infrastructure is under the spotlight once more. After several decades of political manoeuvring to sell off public assets, we are finding some of these things are too important to our society and livelihoods again to let fail … or to become powerful monopolies again, Qantas being a prime case in point. We’ve abruptly stopped bashing up the banks and now worry about if they are secure enough. The hallowed pot of our $3 trillion pool of superannuation savings, locked away in the

proverbial vault until we are 65, all of sudden opened up and showered us with coin. Corporate buzzwords like “agile”, “pivot”, and “zooming in” now have real meaning and respect from old-school types. And don’t get me started on the new normal for flexible work arrangements. At the personal level everybody is coming out of the haze with recalibrated priorities. So, besides the obvious fundamentals of toilet paper, hand sanitiser, flour and alcohol what do we need to flourish (or at least survive) on the other side? Should we continue to live dayto-day or begin to plan, dream even, of a new future, uncertainty notwithstanding? Globalisation has taken a hit – is it lethal? Should small businesses bother with their plans to export? Should they position themselves for the possible return of local procurement rules. None of this is normal, of course, and when we do get to the other side I expect there will be yet another set of new normals. Perhaps an app that can remind us in real time which new normal we are currently in. Tim Willcox

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Dom Diaz and Kiki will feature in the second Rhythm and Chill

The Rhythm Hut might not be able to host their usual classes or gigs, but music is still very much alive on Faunce St. The Hut has launched Rhythm and Chill, a free to view live concert series, to keep its audience engaged and dollars flowing to artists. The first Rhythm and Chill went live with Skye Magnus and Molly Millington on April 24, with the series set to feature a host

of the Hut’s favourite acts every Friday night. Kristen Grizzly is one of the Hut volunteers working behind the scenes on the project and hopes the new initiative will take off. “Rhythm and Chill is featuring artists that have played here before and who have a relationship with the space. “We see this as a great opportunity for our audience to enjoy live music and for artists struggling to get work,” Kristen explained.

Established as an alternative venue for the community to gather, explore and celebrate music and creativity, The Rhythm Hut has always been a hub for the arts and Kristen admits that seeing the space so quiet doesn’t sit right. “It has been rough since COVID-19 hit. “Everything we do at The Rhythm Hut involved gatherings, classes, workshops, rehearsals, gigs and events. “Everything that we’re about

sees people coming together and now that they can’t we’ve had to redefine what we do,” Kristen said. Part of that redefinition has been elevating the way the Hut engages with its audience online. While they’re still tinkering with that process, Kristen believes ideas like Rhythm and Chill are a good starting point, and given the number of artists that have signed on so far, she could be on to something.

An added benefit of the concert series is that artists are able to set up ‘tipping jars’, with viewers with the means to do so able to support them by sending a few dollars their way. “Being able to offer this platform to artists feels really good. “We always do our best to make sure any artists that play at The Rhythm Hut feel looked after and that’s not going to change due to COVID-19,” Kristen said.

The next Rhythm and Chill concert will feature Sid Berry and Dom Diaz and Kiki from 7:30pm on May 1, with audiences able to tune into the livestream via The Rhythm Hut’s Facebook page. The full Rhythm and Chill line up for May is also up on the Facebook page. Source: Interview, Apr 29 Kristen Grizzly, The Rhythm Hut Reporter: Dilon Luke

Coast Opera Australia gives voice to ANZAC spirit Coast Opera Australia were true to their word, with their two ANZAC Day performances ringing out across Gosford and heard in a wide radius. The homegrown opera company procured local trumpeter, Tim Rees, to perform The Last Post with company founder, Angela Brewer, performing ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ from the musical Carousel. Both took place at Central Coast Stadium with Rees’ at

6am and Angela’s at 6.05pm, following the national minute’s silence. The dual performances were the charity’s way of recognising the significance of ANZAC Day under current circumstances, with them serving as both tribute and reminder of the sacrifices made by the fallen and returned. According to Angela, dozens of locals listened to both performances with many more watching on from balconies. Countless others also followed along via a livestream,

with both performances considered successes. Speaking post performance, Angela said what Coast Opera Australia had achieved on ANZAC Day was a testament to the power that music had to connect people. “What we had planned was always meant to be a commemoration of our ANZACs, but what really surprised me was the number of people that came out to the stadium. “Seeing all these people in their cars and along the

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waterfront, all clapping and cheering, really showed how important this was to the community. “It really seemed like the performances helped unite us during this time of isolation,” Angela said. Indeed, the performances proved so popular that Angela has revealed that she’s now in talks with Central Coast Council to deliver an annual ANZAC Day concert at the stadium, one that people will actually be able to attend come next year. It’s great news for Angela and

her company, who, like many arts organisations, have been doing it tough since COVID-19 restrictions came into effect. Angela is also planning a virtual concert at the stadium. “I’m still negotiating the finer details with council, but I hope to have some concrete dates very soon,” she said. It’s understood that the concert will be livestreamed similar to the ANZAC Day performances and will be themed around social isolation, with a setlist designed to uplift, inspire and connect the

community while we wait out the pandemic. “The concert will be our gift to the community. “After what we achieved on ANZAC Day we’ve seen a real demand for live music and Coast Opera Australia will deliver,” Angela said. Source: Video and Interview, Apr 27 Angela Brewer, Coast Opera Australia Reporter: Dilon Luke

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ANZAC Day remembered

ANZAC Day tributes with a difference

Graham Black with his Banjo Inset: Oliver Black wowed his neighbours with his performance

The sounds of trumpets, bugles and bagpipes rang out across the Coast on ANZAC Day as local musicians answered the call to honour the nation’s servicepeople, but the residents of Wyoming were treated to a very different performance.

The Terrigal War Memorial on ANZAC Day

The people of the Central Coast may have been unable to gather in commemoration of ANZAC Day this year, but the ANZAC Spirit was certainly on display as residents found ways to pay their respects. Hundreds rose at dawn to take part in the national Light Up The Dawn campaign, that saw residents take to their driveways, lawns and balconies with candles and rosemary to watch the sunrise. Those with the skill to do so

played The Last Post, Rouse and Reveille in accord with the day. Others turned to the coverage of the national commemorative service at the Australian War Memorial, while dozens more took to the Coast’s war memorials to lay wreaths and to leave cards, crosses and solitary poppies, with many taking a moment to reflect on the sacrifices of the fallen and returned. Even more took to social media to acknowledge the nation’s veterans and war

heroes, past and present, through the hashtags ANZAC At Home and We Will Remember Them. Countless other locals, businesses and community organisations also took the chance to turn an ANZAC Day at home into something meaningful, with numerous small acts of solidarity observed across the Coast. The following stories are just some of those acts performed by locals that would make our Diggers proud.

Local jazz and blues musician, Graham Black, is well known across the Coast for his banjo skills, but his neighbours were definitely not expecting to hear The Last Post played on one. The instrument’s roots are nestled firmly in the folk and country genres, with Graham’s performance quite the departure from typical renditions of the wartime ode, but that didn’t stop him from taking to his driveway at dawn, banjo in hand. “I marched from the front door to the letterbox and played the piece. “I’ve always commemorated ANZAC Day, so doing nothing didn’t sit right with me. “This was my way of paying

my respects,” he said. Graham said he was inspired to perform the piece after years of coordinating the St Albans Folk Festival’s ANZAC Day March. Graham is on the Festival Committee and has led a merry band of festival goers and local musicians in the annual march for years, with the festival falling over the ANZAC weekend. “The March always starts at the heritage listed St Albans hotel. “We start off sombre, with our instruments slung over our shoulders like guns in traditional marches and then as the procession gets underway, we start to sing and play wartime songs,” Graham explained. “Residents and visitors always turnup to watch us as we make our way through the streets and loop back to the pub to celebrate with local veterans and the community,” he added. Due to COVID-19 restrictions

on ANZAC Day commemorations, there was no way the march was able to proceed, much less the festival itself, so the banjo rendition of The Last Post was his way to mark the occasion and atypical performances appear to run in the family, with his grandson, Oliver Black, wowing his neighbours at Terrigal with a performance of The Last Post played on the flute. Graham said neither performance was planned, with his grandson’s a pleasant surprise. “His parents sent me a video of Oliver playing at the end of his driveway at 6am. “His whole street was out cheering him on. “It was his first big public performance and he did three times a good a job as me. “I was totally upstaged and I couldn’t be prouder,” Graham said. Source: Interview, Apr 27 Graham Black, Wyoming Reporter: Dilon Luke

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War veterans uncovered in special parade

Jack Bartlett Photo: ABC Central Coast

An Avoca Beach veteran was honoured with his very own parade when his neighbours turned out in force to celebrate his service on ANZAC Day. Chief Petty Officer Jack Bartlett served on HMAS Manoora during World War II and hasn’t missed an ANZAC Day since returning. With this year’s commemorative services outlawed under COVID-19 restrictions, the 96-year-old thought this would be the first year he’d be unable to march,

until his neighbours held a parade in his honour. Assembling on their driveways, the residents of Chapman Cres cheered, clapped and waved the Australian Flag as Jack marched down the street and back again. The former bomb and mine disposal expert said he would be forever grateful to the Avoca Beach community for bringing ANZAC Day to life on their little street. “I was blown away. “A good friend had told me

they’d organised a little something with 10 or so people and to put on my suit and medals, and when I came out, the whole street was there. “It absolutely amazed me,” Jack said. During his parade, Jack took the time to speak with several neighbours and to thank them for their support, and in the true spirit of Australian mateship, he was pleasantly surprised to learn that he wasn’t the only veteran on the block. “There were two modern era former clearance divers in the crowd and an ex-army bloke

who served in Iran and Afghanistan. “Even the local Fire Brigade Captain, who is also ex-army, came out in full uniform with his medals. “We never knew we were neighbours,” Jack said. Jack said he would never forget ANZAC Day 2020. “It was special beyond all my dreams.” Source: Video and interview, Apr 28 Jack Bartlett, Avoca Beach Reporter: Dilon Luke

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Entertainment Tonight [s] 5:00 CGTN English News Studio 10 (PG) [s] 5:15 NHK World English News 5:30 Worldwatch Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 PBS Newshour Jamie: Keep Cooking And 2:00 The Point Carry On [s] 1:30 Jamie’s 15 Minute Meals [s] 3:00 NITV News: Nula 3:30 Living Black 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 4:00 The Story Of The Road (PG) 2:30 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 4:25 London’s Super Tunnel 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 5:30 Letters And Numbers 4:00 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 6:00 Mastermind Australia 4:30 Best Of The Bold And The 6:30 SBS World News Beautiful (PG) [s] 7:35 The Pyramids - Solving The 5:00 10 News First [s] Mystery (In English/ French) 6:00 WIN News [s] 8:30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] Countdown (M l,s) 7:30 Jamie: Keep Cooking And 9:30 Cocaine Trade Exposed - The Carry On [s] Invisibles: Breaking Borders 8:30 The Graham Norton Show (M) (In English/ Spanish) (PG) [s] 10:30 SBS World News Late 10:10 The Montreal Comedy Festival: Offensive (MA15+) [s] 11:00 Movie: “Mother!” (M s) (’14) Stars: Jennifer Lawrence 11:10 How To Stay Married (M s,l) [s] 11:40 WIN’s All Australian News [s] 1:15 Monster (MA15+) (In Norwegian) 12:40 The Project (PG) [s] 3:25 24 Hours In Emergency: 1:40 The Late Show (PG) [s] Lost And Found (M) 2:30 Home Shopping 5:00 CGTN English News 6:00 I Fish [s] 5:15 NHK World English News 6:30 Entertainment Tonight [s] 5:30 Worldwatch 7:00 Escape Fishing With ET [s] 1:00 PBS Newshour 7:30 What’s Up Down Under? [s] 2:00 Travel Man: Miami (PG) 8:00 4X4 Adventures [s] 2:30 Running Wild (PG) 9:00 Which Car (PG) [s] 3:20 Gadget Man: Great Outdoors 9:30 Studio 10 Saturday (PG) [s] 3:45 Great British Food Revival 12:00 Coronavirus Australia - Our 4:50 Great Irish Railway Journeys: Story (PG) [s] Athlone To Galway (PG) 1:00 Everyday Gourmet (PG) [s] 5:30 Great Continental Railway 1:30 Taste Of Australia [s] Journeys: 2:00 Fishing Australia [s] Kiev To Odessa (PG) 2:30 Seafood Escape [s] 6:30 SBS World News 3:00 What’s Up Down Under? [s] 7:30 Dynamo: Beyond Belief 3:30 Farm To Fork [s] 8:30 Movie: “Crazy Heart” (M l) (’09) 4:00 Three Veg And Meat [s] Stars: Jeff Bridges, James 4:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] Keane, Anna Felix, Paul 6:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) [s] Herman, Tom Bower 7:30 Ambulance Australia (PG) [s] 10:30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Compilation 8:30 Ambulance UK (PG) [s] (M) 9:30 999: What’s Your Emergency 11:25 Robert Redford’s The West (M) [s] (MA15+) 10:30 Program To Be Advised 2:50 24 Hours In Emergency: 11:30 Blue Bloods (M v) [s] Special Relationships/ Broken 12:30 Bull (M v) [s] Heart (M l) 5:00 CGTN English News 6:00 Religious Programs [s] 5:15 NHK World English News 7:30 Fishing Australia [s] 5:30 Worldwatch 8:00 Three Veg And Meat [s] 8:30 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 1:00 Speedweek 3:00 Ice Bridge (PG) 9:00 Farm To Fork [s] 4:00 Jupiter Revealed 9:30 Studio 10 Sunday (PG) [s] 5:00 Great British Railway 12:00 This Is Mexico (PG) [s] Journeys (PG) 12:30 Taste Of Australia [s] 1:00 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 5:30 Hunting Nazi Treasure: The 1:30 Farm To Fork [s] Mystery Of Rommel’s Gold (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 2:00 My Market Kitchen [s] 7:30 Batavia Revealed: 2:30 Everyday Gourmet [s] Shipwreck Psycho (M) 2:45 Masterchef Australia (PG) [s] 8:30 Mediterranean With Simon 4:00 Which Car (PG) [s] Reeve (PG) 4:30 RPM [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] (In English/ Spanish) 6:30 The Sunday Project (PG) [s] 9:40 Drain The Bermuda Triangle 7:30 Masterchef Australia (PG) [s] (PG) – In round one contestants 10:40 Kubrick By Kubrick (MA15+) must cook a dish with the best 11:40 Michael Mosley’s Meet The Humans: Culture Of Fear (M l) crunch. 12:35 Railways That Built Britain 9:00 FBI: Hairtrigger (M v) [s] 1:25 Great Continental Railway 10:00 FBI: Closure (M v) [s] 11:00 The Sunday Project (PG) [s] Journeys 12:00 Home Shopping 3:25 Ride Upon The Storm (M s,v) 5:00 The Talk (PG) [s] (In Danish)

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

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5:30 Today [s] 6:00 Headline News [s] 9:00 Today Extra [s] 8:30 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 Masterchef Australia (PG) [s] 1:00 David Attenborough’s - The 2:40 Entertainment Tonight [s] Blue Planet: Tidal Seas (PG) 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 2:00 Lego Masters (PG) [s] 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 4:00 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 4:30 Best Of The Bold And The 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 NBN News [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 Lego Masters (PG) [s] 9:00 Emergence: Pilot (M v) [s] – Jo, 7:30 Masterchef Australia (PG) [s] – The contestants are split into a police chief investigates a three teams of seven and case involving a young child. compete in a three-round 10:00 NINE News Late [s] cook-off. 10:30 Flights From Hell: Caught On 8:30 Have You Been Paying Camera (M l,v) [s] Attention? (M) [s] 11:30 Lethal Weapon: Fork-Getta9:30 Program To Be Advised Bout-It (MA15+) [s] 12:25 Killer Couples (M v,l) [s] 10:10 How To Stay Married (PG) [s] 1:20 9Honey - He Said, She Said: 10:40 The Project (PG) [s] Friends (M) [s] 11:40 WIN’s All Australian News [s] 1:30 Home Shopping 12:40 The Late Show (PG) [s] 4:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping

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

News Breakfast [s] ABC News Mornings [s] Gardening Australia [s] Grand Designs NZ [s] ABC News At Noon [s] Landline [s] The Last Post (M l,v) [s] ABC News Afternoons [s] The Cook And The Chef [s] Gruen (PG) [s] Grand Designs [s] The Drum [s] ABC News [s] 7.30 [s] Australian Story (PG) [s] Four Corners [s] Media Watch [s] Q&A (PG) [s] ABC Late News [s] Catalyst: Teeth Clinic [s] Poldark (PG) [s] rage (MA15+) [s] Compass (PG) [s] Catalyst [s] The Drum [s] One Plus One [s]

6:00 Sunrise [s] 10:00 The Morning Show (PG) [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Movie: “He Loves Me” (M s,v) (’11) Stars: Heather Locklear, Max Martini, Gabrielle Rose 2:00 The Daily Edition [s] 3:00 The Chase UK (PG) [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 6:00 7Prime News [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 7:30 House Rules - High Stakes (PG) [s] – The teams will be scored by the judges for their work on Tanya and Dave’s house. Which team’s final score will soar to the top of the leader board this week and which will sink to the bottom? 9:00 9-1-1: Christmas Spirit (M l) [s] 10:00 The Latest Seven News [s] 10:30 S.W.A.T.: 1000 Joules (M v) [s] 11:30 God Friended Me: Miracles (PG) [s] 12:30 Home Shopping

6:00 9:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 12:30 1:45 2:00 3:00 4:00 4:25 5:05

News Breakfast [s] ABC News Mornings [s] Gardening Australia [s] Grand Designs (PG) [s] ABC News At Noon [s] National Press Club Address Media Watch [s] Poldark (PG) [s] ABC News Afternoons [s] Poh’s Kitchen [s] Gruen (PG) [s] Gardening Australia - My Garden Path [s] The Drum [s] ABC News [s] 7.30 [s] Foreign Correspondent [s] Catalyst: Asteroid Hunters [s] The Leunig Fragments (PG) ABC Late News [s] Q&A [s] Poldark (M v) [s] rage (MA15+) [s] Compass [s] Catalyst [s] The Drum [s]

5:30 Today [s] 6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 Today Extra [s] 9:00 The Morning Show (PG) [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Movie: “Dangerous Intuition” 12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 Getaway (PG) [s] (M) (’13) Stars: Tricia Helfer, 1:30 Lego Masters (PG) [s] Estella Warren, Dylan Neal 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 2:00 The Daily Edition (PG) [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 6:00 NBN News [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 6:00 7Prime News [s] 7:30 Hamish & Andy’s “Perfect” 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] Holiday (PG) [s] 7:30 House Rules - High Stakes 9:00 Movie: “What Happens In (PG) [s] Vegas” (M s,l) (’08) Stars: 9:00 First Dates Australia (PG) [s] – Cameron Diaz, Ashton Kutcher, She’s a fifty-four year old Lake Bell, Rob Corddry looking for another shot at love, but can Taryn look past reality 11:00 NINE News Late [s] star Nasser’s onscreen MAFS 11:25 Straight Forward (MA15+) [s] marriage and find a connection? 12:15 Tipping Point [s] 1:05 The Garden Gurus [s] 10:15 The Latest Seven News [s] 10:45 Gordon Ramsay On Cocaine 1:30 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 2:00 Home Shopping (M d,v,l) [s] 2:30 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 11:45 Grey’s Anatomy: A Hard Pill To Swallow (M) [s] 3:00 Home Shopping 4:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 Home Shopping

6:00 8:30 12:00 1:00 2:15 2:30 3:30 4:00 4:30

News Breakfast [s] ABC News Mornings [s] Gardening Australia [s] Grand Designs [s] ABC News At Noon [s] Q&A [s] Poldark (PG) [s] ABC News Afternoons [s] Short Cuts To Glory - Matt Okine vs Food [s] Gruen (PG) [s] Grand Designs [s] The Drum [s] ABC News [s] 7.30 [s] Hard Quiz (PG) [s] The Weekly [s] You Can’t Ask That: Kids (M) Planet America (PG) [s] Would I Lie To You? (PG) [s] ABC Late News [s] Four Corners [s] Media Watch [s] Poldark (PG) [s] rage (MA15+) [s] Compass [s]

5:30 Today [s] 6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 Today Extra [s] 9:00 The Morning Show (PG) [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 12:00 Movie: “My Sweet Audrina” 1:00 David Attenborough’s - The (M s,v) (’16) – Based on VC Blue Planet: Coasts (PG) [s] Andrews’ bestselling stand alone novel, My Sweet Audrina 2:00 Emergence (M v) [s] is a gothic psychological thriller 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] centring on Audrina, a young girl with an inability to recall past 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 6:00 NBN News [s] events in her life. Stars: India 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] Eisley, James Tupper 7:30 Doctor Doctor (M) [s] 2:00 The Daily Edition (PG) [s] 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 8:30 Paramedics (M) [s] – Mike and 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] Eamon treat a car accident 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] victim who’s also been brutally 6:00 7Prime News [s] stabbed. 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 9:30 New Amsterdam: 7:30 Britain’s Got Talent: Sabbath (M) [s] Audition 3 (PG) [s] 10:30 NINE News Late [s] 8:45 Movie: “Wonder Woman” (M v) 11:00 Chicago Med: (’17) Stars: Gal Gado, Chris Ghost In The Attic (M mp) [s] Pine, Connie Nielsen, Robin 11:50 Don’t Tell The Doctor (M) [s] Wright, Danny Huston 12:40 Westside (MA15+) [s] 11:45 Surveillance Oz (PG) [s] 1:30 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 12:30 Home Shopping 2:00 Home Shopping

6:00 8:30 12:00 1:00 2:15 2:30 3:30 4:00 4:30

News Breakfast [s] ABC News Mornings [s] Gardening Australia [s] Grand Designs [s] ABC News At Noon [s] Catalyst [s] Poldark (PG) [s] ABC News Afternoons [s] The Cook And The Chef [s] Gruen (PG) [s] Grand Designs [s] The Drum [s] Sammy J [s] ABC News [s] 7.30 [s] The Heights (PG) [s] Grand Designs Australia [s] Barrie Cassidy’s One Plus One [s] The Cult Of The Family (M) [s] ABC Late News [s] DCI Banks (M v) [s] Top Of The Lake (M l,s) [s] rage (MA15+) [s] Compass [s] Catalyst [s]

6:00 Sunrise [s] 5:30 Today [s] 9:00 The Morning Show (PG) [s] 9:00 Today Extra [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 12:00 Movie: “Fugitive At 17” (M) (’12) 12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] Stars: Marie Avgeropoulos, 1:00 9Honey - He Said, She Said: Christina Cox, Casper Van Mental (PG) [s] Dien, Danny Blanco Hal 1:10 Movie: “Wedding Daze” (M s,l) 2:00 The Daily Edition (PG) [s] (’07) Stars: Jason Biggs 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 6:00 7Prime News [s] 6:00 NBN News [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 8:30 Movie: “The Intern” (M l) (’15) – 7:30 RBT: Last Glass Of Wine/ 70-year-old widower Ben Unlucky 13 (PG) [s] Whittaker has discovered that 8:30 Movie: “The Bourne retirement isn’t all it’s cracked Supremacy” (M v,l) (’04) Stars: up to be. Seizing an opportunity Brian Cox, Franka Potente to get back in the game, he 10:40 NINE News Late [s] becomes a senior intern at an 11:10 Taken: Verum Nocet (M v,d) [s] online fashion site. Stars: 12:00 Law & Order: Criminal Intent: Robert De Niro The Faithful (M v) [s] 10:45 The Latest Seven News [s] 12:50 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 11:15 Code Blue: The Murder Of 1:20 9Honey, He Said, She Said: John Williams (M v,l) [s] Emotional [s] 12:30 Home Shopping 1:30 Home Shopping

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6:00 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:30 10:30 11:00 12:10 1:10 3:30 4:00 4:30 6:00 9:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 12:55 2:00 3:00 4:00 4:35 5:10 6:00 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:35 11:05 11:50 12:10 1:10 3:30 6:00 9:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 1:00 2:00 3:00 4:00 4:25 5:10 6:00 6:55 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:20 9:50 10:50 11:20 12:10 1:05 3:30 4:00

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)

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

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5:00 5:15 5:30 2:00

CGTN English News NHK World English News Worldwatch Leonardo: The Man Who Saved Science (M) (In English/ Italian) 2:55 Alex Polizzi The Fixer (PG) 4:00 Great British Railway Journeys (PG) 4:30 Great Continental Railway Journeys (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Secrets Of The Royal: Palaces (PG) 8:30 Michael Mosley - Frontline Medicine: Rebuilding Lives (PG) 9:40 How To Lose Weight Well (PG) 10:35 SBS World News Late 11:10 Trust Me (M l) 12:20 Dead Lucky (M l) 1:25 Das Boot (M l,s,v) (In German/ French)

Headline News [s] 5:00 CGTN English News Studio 10 (PG) [s] 5:15 NHK World English News Dr Phil (PG) [s] 5:30 Worldwatch Masterchef Australia (PG) [s] 1:00 PBS Newshour Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:00 The Secret Life Of Henry VIII Judge Judy (PG) [s] (M s) My Market Kitchen [s] 2:50 Great British Railway Good Chef Bad Chef [s] Journeys (PG) Best Of The Bold And The 3:25 Who Do You Think You Are?: Beautiful (PG) [s] Delta Goodrem (PG) 10 News First [s] 4:25 Great Continental Railway WIN News [s] Journeys (PG) The Project (PG) [s] 5:30 Letters And Numbers Masterchef Australia (PG) [s] 6:00 Mastermind Australia How To Stay Married (M) [s] – 6:30 SBS World News Envious of not being considered 7:30 Great Canadian Railway “the cool house” where kids like Journeys (PG) to hang out, Greg and Em 8:35 Insight (PG) encourage Sophie to have her 9:35 Dateline friends over. 10:05 The Feed NCIS: Destiny’s Child (M v) [s] 10:35 SBS World News Late NCIS: Los Angeles: 11:10 Twin (M l,v) Commitment Issues (M v) [s] (In Norwegian/ Swedish) WIN’s All Australian News [s] 12:05 Knightfall (MA15+) The Project (PG) [s] 1:55 Movie: “The Imposter” (M l) The Late Show (PG) [s] (’12) Stars: Nicholas Barclay Headline News [s] Studio 10 (PG) [s] Dr Phil (PG) [s] Masterchef Australia (PG) [s] Entertainment Tonight [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] My Market Kitchen [s] Good Chef Bad Chef [s] Best Of The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 10 News First [s] WIN News [s] The Project (PG) [s] Masterchef Australia (PG) [s] The Secrets She Keeps (M s) [s] – Meghan heads to hospital to have her baby, unaware that she might be in danger. Bull: The Sovereigns (M v) [s] Elementary: Command: Delete (M) [s] WIN’s All Australian News [s] The Project (PG) [s] The Late Show (PG) [s] Home Shopping The Talk (PG) [s] Headline News [s] Studio 10 (PG) [s] Dr Phil (PG) [s] Masterchef Australia (PG) [s] Entertainment Tonight [s] Judge Judy (PG) [s] My Market Kitchen [s] Good Chef Bad Chef [s] Best Of The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 10 News First [s] WIN News [s] The Project (PG) [s] Masterchef Australia (PG) [s] Law & Order: SVU: Part 33 (M v) [s] Law & Order: SVU: Brothel (M v,s) [s] – Fin teams up with an old colleague to track down the proprietor of a brothel. Blue Bloods: Reckless (M) [s] The Project (PG) [s] The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) [s] Home Shopping The Talk (PG) [s]

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

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5:00 5:15 5:30 1:00 2:00

CGTN English News NHK World English News Worldwatch PBS Newshour The Secret Life Of King Charles II (M s) 2:55 Dateline 3:25 Insight (PG) 4:25 Extreme Continental Journeys (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Britain’s Cathedrals With Tony Robinson (PG) 8:30 My Grandparents War (M) 9:30 Reprisal (MA15+) 10:30 SBS World News Late 11:05 Save Me (MA15+) 12:00 Movie: “The Teacher” (MA15+) (’16) Stars: Zuzana Mauréry (In Slovak) 2:55 Trapped (M l,v) (In Icelandic/ English) 2:50 Waco - Madman Or Messiah? (M v) 5:00 5:15 5:30 1:00 2:00 2:30 3:30 4:25

CGTN English News NHK World English News Worldwatch PBS Newshour Over The Black Dot The Great House Revival Building Giants Great Continental Railway Journeys: Switzerland (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 World’s Most Beautiful Railway (PG) 8:30 How The Victorians Built Britain (PG) 9:25 The Handmaid’s Tale: Under His Eye (MA15+) 10:20 SBS World News Late 10:50 The New Pope (M l) (In English/ Italian) 11:50 The Name Of The Rose (M s,v) 1:55 Tin Star (MA15+) 2:50 1095: A Transgender Story (MA15+) 3:55 24 Hours In Emergency (M)

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

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Discussion/action community issues - 3 levels of Government Niagara Park Primary School 7.30pm 1st Mon 0410 309 494 kyle.macgregor@hotmail.com

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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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REVIEWS

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BOOK REVIEW

Catch and Kill: Lies, Spies and a Conspiracy to Protect Predators Author: Ronan Farrow Publisher: Little, Brown and Company

Catch and Kill by Ronan Farrow was recommended to me by my sister – she especially liked the audio book with Farrow’s dreamy-voice narration. I knew very little about Ronan Farrow except that he is the son of Mia Farrow and Woody Allen. His book, Catch and Kill is an inspired piece of work – the product of brave and dedicated investigative journalism into the serial abuse Harvey Weinstein. It is not exactly the best writing, in my view, but the story itself blew me away. Perhaps I had been living in a bubble ... sure, I’d heard the Harvey Weinstein story, of what he had done and the jail sentence he was handed, but I had no idea how difficult it was for his accusers to get justice. It is staggering that Weinstein got away with his crimes for so long. That is, until you discover that he had friends in high places and, according to Farrow’s account, used all these connections (and a lot of money) to silence everyone – from the women he abused, to the journalists who tried

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to tell the story, to lawyers, to politician, the list goes on. “Catch and kill” is an old term used by tabloids (in this case AMI, the parent company of the National Enquirer) to describe the practice of purchasing a story in order to bury it. Thus, for a very long time, stories about Weinstein were buried along with, according to the book, stories about Jeffrey Epstein and Donald Trump. Along with countless lawyers, Farrow reports that Weinstein also hired Black Cube, a private intelligence

agency, to gather dirt on anyone accusing him of wrong-doing. Farrow came across the story of Weinstein whilst working for NBC in New York. He found women who were willing to be interviewed and so began a long quest to uncover the truth of Weinstein’s predatory behavior and abuse of power. NBC were keen at first but then squashed the story – they didn’t think it had enough legs to run with – and then promptly exited Farrow from the organization.

Farrow accuses the NBC executives involved of being too close to Weinstein. (He says one woman in question, Brooke Nevils, was in fact raped by Lauer, an allegation Lauer denies). He writes that “the warmth drains out of the room” when Farrow mentions Weinstein’s name to Tom Brokaw, the veteran NBC news anchor - it turns out the two men are friends (in 2018, Brokaw, too, was accused of making unwanted advances towards women, allegations he denied). Eventually Farrow took his story to the New Yorker where it was initially published under the title of “She Said” by Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey, the New York Times journalists with whom Farrow worked. Farrow’s book is just as tenacious as Kantor and Twohey’s, but builds a greater sense of drama, perhaps a reflection of the empathy he feels toward the women he interviewed – his sister Dylan accused their father Woody Allen of having abused her as a child. He does a great job in capturing the fear and anxiety felt by Weinstein’s victims. In my view, the story is an engaging one, and a very important one, particularly as it is now credited with

having sparked the international #MeToo movement. While it suffers a bit of a loss of momentum in the middle parts of the book, as the journalist in Farrow lays out an indigestibly long list of names of lawyers, fact checkers, and spies (yes, spies) that were involved, it is for the most part a gripping read. Farrow is something of an enigma, a wunderkind – entering Yale Law School at the tender age of 16, joining the State Department at 21 and becoming an MSNBC host shortly thereafter. He says however that his life almost fell apart as a result of tackling this story – he lost his job, his original publisher dropped him and he had to move out of his home because he was being followed and threatened. He even says that he didn’t know, even if he did publish the book, whether anyone would care. But care they did, and when his story broke in the New Yorker in October 2017, not only did he (along with Kantor and Twohey) win a Pulitzer Prize, but he also unleashed a movement that has transformed our society and perhaps the world. Kim Reardon The Reluctant Book Critic

MOVIE REVIEW

CCN The Public (Netflix) Director: Emilio Estevez

The Public, released in the United States in 2019 and now on Netflix, is an American drama directed and written by (and starring) Emilio Estevez. Estevez has assembled an impressive cast featuring Alec Baldwin, Christian Slater and Jeffrey Wright and so it promises great things. For the most part, the film is set in the Cincinatti Public Library where patrons from all walks of life come each day to meet, read, source information or, in many cases, simply to escape the cold. In response to a brutal Midwestern cold snap, a large horde of homeless people, led by regular library patron Jackson (Michael Kenneth Williams), take refuge in the library and refuse to leave the at closing time. Librarian Stuart Goodson, who initially tries to eject the mob, finds himself acting as an unwitting spokesperson for the group. What begins as a nonviolent Occupystyle sit-in quickly escalates into a standoff with local riot police, led by seasoned negotiator Detective Bill Ramsted (Alec Baldwin) and the politically-driven District Attorney Josh Davis (Christian Slater). Davis looks to turn the situation to his political advantage by creating a

false narrative that the group is being held hostage by Goodson who is armed and unhinged. The discovery that Goodson has a criminal record and has also just been stood down from his job at the Library adds to Davis’s narrative and strengthens the case for a violent end to the “siege”. As crowds of on-lookers and media vans join the swarm of police outside the library, Goodson’s co-worker Myra (Jena Malone) and brewing love interest Angela (Taylor Schilling) work with news reporter Rebecca Parks (Gabrielle Union) to present the situation as it really is – a quirky, nervous librarian defending the democratic right of homeless people to peacefully protest against their lifethreatening situation. As tensions reach boiling point, the

protestors lay bare their claim for compassion and a basic right to shelter in a final stand-off. Estevez has received plaudits for his lead role and his empathetic depiction of the plight of homeless people, especially in the face of bitter Northern American winters. The plot is kept simple, fluid and raw, with few twists or overt plot devices and good use of dry humour. The script is kept bare, in keeping with ragged characters holed up in the library. Estevez cleverly avoids becoming too preachy, or trying to create a false villain in either the police – both Ramsted (who’s addict son is missing somewhere on the streets) and the Head Librarian and Director, Mr Anderson (Jeffrey Wright) discover a deeper sense of empathy over the

course of the film. It does, nevertheless, ask some nagging societal questions, like whether Trump’s America’s has lost its soul, whether city administrations commit enough resources to the problem of homelessness and whether the desperation of the homeless, many of whom suffer from addiction and other mental health issues, make them incapable of true comradery or even friendship. It seemed a core underlying message is also that in its bid to protect the American Way, its society is losing sight of its foundations of civil liberty and the notion that “all men are created equal” – the library itself is presented as one of the last outposts of democracy which does not differentiate by class, race, religion of socio-economic circumstances. For inspiration, Estevez cites “What They Didn’t Teach Us in Library School: The Public Library as an Asylum for the Homeless,” a 2007 essay by Chip Ward that offered an inside look at the tolerance shown to the homeless patrons who frequent the Salt Lake City Public Library in Utah. One thing that stood out for me was the lack of a clear antagonist – Hollywood needs a villain to highlight (by contrast) the heroic nature of its protagonist. The role is given to the DA and aspiring politician Josh Davis (strongly played by the ageless Christian Slater),

but homelessness is a complex, systemic problem with a faceless enemy and it is too simply and lazy just to lay the blame on one or two local politicians or a few heavy-handed cops. There are some good performances. Estevez’s lead character, Stuart Goodson, develops from a nervous, nerdy and emotionally wounded Librarian to a man with deep intellect (as you might expect with all those books at hand) and a hidden reservoir of strength and defiance. Michael K Williams has also received plaudits, although I found his character, Jackson, difficult to connect with, largely as a result of some confusing jumps between eccentric protest leader to vague bystander. For me, the smaller roles of Big George “Laser Eyes” (Che Rhymefest Smith), Jena Malone and Gabrielle Union are the standouts and give the movie its richness –Malone’s putdown of Union’s character (Jessica Parks) is perhaps the highlight of the film. Baldwin is well, as Baldwin always is, large and imposing and very impressive in the way he shows the vulnerability of a long-suffering father creeping over his hard-arsed police persona. A solid film, well-directed, wellperformed and well worth watching. Ross Barry

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Business & Property Trade licence fees waived Some relief could be in sight for thousands of trade and construction industry workers on the Central Coast with a recent announcement from the State Government that up to 200,000 licence holders state wide will have their licence fees waived. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said the move was good news for many of the region’s small businesses and tradies. He said the move would result in $50M in fee waivers to tradies across NSW for 12 months. From April 15, new application and renewal fees were waived for home building contractors, trade or specialist contractors and motor vehicle repairers. From April 20, fees were waived for tattooist licences, building supervisor certificates, trades certificates and motor

vehicle trade certificates. Fees will be waived for the minimum renewal term and will be automatically waived during the 12-month relief period, meaning there will be no charges when making a new application or applying to

renew a licence. Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, welcomed the move and urged all Central Coast tradies to take up the opportunity. “The Central Coast has over 20,000 trade workers, making it the second most common

occupation in the region, and I encourage all of them to take advantage of this offer,” Tesch said. “The opportunity to wave fees goodbye over the next 12 months will help our locals feel some relief in their back

pockets and gain back some confidence during this tough economic period. “The Central Coast is a constantly developing area and our tradies are at the core of our growth. “I’ve had many conversations

with local families facing challenges after losing their job and now living off one income from their essential tradies who are still able to work. “It’s a situation all of us would have never seen ourselves in and a story that is now all too common. “Not having to fork out the usual fee of $465 for a building contractor and $235 for a trade of specialist contractor I hope will make a difference for our families doing it tough. “The end to this global pandemic might seem far away but it is so important to remember that once this over, we will get back on our feet again and we can prepare for our future in ways like this”, Tesch added. Source: Media release, Apr 16 Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch Media release, Apr 23 Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch

Over $4.6M awarded so far to local small businesses Thousands of eligible Central Coast businesses may still apply for a $10,000 one-off grant from the State Government aimed at keeping them afloat through the COVID-19 crisis. The grant was announced on March 16 by Premier Gladys Berejiklian as part of the Government’s second stimulus package. Eligible businesses are required to have been severely impacted by the COVID-19 restrictions, have between 1-19 employees, and have a

turnover in excess of $75,000. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said over $4.6 million had already been allocated to businesses here on the Central Coast. “In the space of a few weeks we have received 701 applications through Service NSW, and 462 local businesses have already received a $10,000 payment,” Crouch said. “This is designed to be fast relief so that businesses can stay in business and keep people in jobs.

“The $10,000 payment can be used to cover bills like utilities, council rates, telecommunications bills, insurance payments, wages and more. “There are (many) more local businesses that are eligible and haven’t applied, and I want to make sure we provide this financial support to all eligible businesses who need it.” Member of the Legislative Council, Taylor Martin, said the initiative was the biggest small business support package in NSW history. “The State Government has

also provided a three month waiver of payroll tax for businesses with payrolls up to $10M and deferred billions of dollars of payroll tax for businesses with payrolls above $10M for the next six months, to give them breathing room,” Martin said. Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch, says more needs to be done to let businesses know of their entitlements under the various relief packages. “It’s so disheartening to see so little information being given to small businesses who are right now struggling to keep

afloat,” she said. “Figures have shown only 1% of small businesses state-wide have taken up the Government’s $10,000 grant assistance. “There are 99% of small businesses out there who are yet to take up this crucial funding, which during a time like this, could make or break them.” “I know locally that many businesses have had to close, be inoperable or have a significant loss in customers as a result of the COVID-19 restrictions, including cafes, nail salons, beauty therapists,

independent theatre companies and artists, and personal trainers. “I am making it my duty to let all of the Central Coast small businesses know what is available for them during this crisis.” Grants applications can be made through the ServiceNSW website. Source: Media release, Apr 29 Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch Media release, Apr 30 Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch

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Community asked to vote on funding recipient Greater Bank is giving charities and community groups across the Central Coast the chance to share in $3,000 each month, following the expansion of its community funding program. Since 2016, Greater Bank has provided more than $300,000 to 200 community groups through similar programs in the New England and Illawarra regions, and this month will launch #GreaterCentralCoast to assist a diverse range of groups across the region. Each month, three community groups on the Central Coast, nominated by and voted on by the community, will share in the funding, with $2,000 to the organisation attracting the most online votes and $500 to each of the two runners-up. Contesting the public vote in the inaugural #GreaterCentralCoast May round are Coast Shelter, We Care Connect and Lions Club East Gosford & Wyoming. Coast Shelter is a not-forprofit charity providing

accommodation and support programs for people on the Central Coast who are homeless, at risk of homelessness or escaping domestic and family violence. The organisation will use the funds to purchase activity books and art supplies for the children living in its refuges and transitional housing. We Care Connect supports children living in poverty on the Central Coast by collecting

community donations of preloved children’s clothing and good quality baby items, which they then give to local families in need. Lions Club East Gosford & Wyoming holds regular fundraisers in order to support a number of local charities and organisations, including Maya Cottage, a local refuge for young women, Childhood Cancer Research, Central Coast Kids in Need and

Deputy Mayor challenges staff over developer meetings Central Coast Council planning staff have attended 22 meetings of a group that represents the interests of developers. However, they have not attended any meetings of other stakeholder groups over the same two and half year period. In answer to questions from Deputy Mayor Jane Smith, the Governance Department said that staff from strategic planning and development assessment teams attended 22 meetings of the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA Central Coast) during the period June 2017 – December, 2019. Cr Smith’s follow up question asked if those staff had

attended regular meetings of other local community stakeholder groups to provide updates on items on public exhibition or planning issues which may have been relevant to those organisations. She suggested groups such as the chambers of commerce; the Central Coast Sports Group; the Community Environment Network or the Central Coast Youth Interagency. The answer was no. The report from the Governance Department quoted the Director, Environment and Planning, Scott Cox: “Planning staff from the Environment and Planning Directorate have not undertaken regular attendance at any meetings of the above

mentioned agencies during the period of June 2017 – December, 2019.’’ Deputy Mayor, Cr Smith, said: “Councils play a critical role in strategic planning. “I welcome engagement with groups such as the UDIA that represent the interests of the property development sector, however, I think we have the balance wrong,” Cr Smith said. ‘’We need to ensure that there is meaningful engagement with a much broader range of stakeholders and our community.” Source: Agenda item 6.1 Central Coast Council meeting, April 27 Press Statement, April 28 Deputy Mayor, Cr Jane Smith.

Aboriginal Reconciliation Group. Greater Bank’s Chief Executive Officer, Scott Morgan, said the program launch reaffirms Greater Bank’s commitment to supporting the communities it serves.

“There is no doubt that these are uncertain and unprecedented times through which many community and charity groups are struggling,” Morgan said. “Supporting the communities that support us is something that we have long lived by and

it’s more important than ever to reinforce this support. “For this reason we are proud to launch our community funding program on the Central Coast. “We have seen how much the program can make a difference to community groups and are extremely proud to play a small part in helping these groups achieve their goals.” The #GreaterCentralCoast funding program puts the power into the hands of the community by allowing them to both nominate and vote for the organisations they think are deserving of funding. Voting is open from May 4-27. Greater Bank is also calling for nominations for future funding rounds. Source: Media release, Apr 28 Greater Bank

Council is looking to obtain a $50M loan Central Coast Council is looking to obtain a $50M loan at a cheaper rate than the current loans that it is paying off. In a report that didn’t get debated at the April 27 meeting of council, the Chief Financial Officer, Craig Norman, flagged an ''impending recession''. The report’s recommendation that council authorise the Chief Executive Officer to present a loan proposal for councillors’ consideration at the meeting of May 25 for the sum of fifty million dollars was adopted by the exception method, when it was passed en masse with a swag of other items without debate. The report said that council’s needs for borrowing stemmed from a number of operational requirements. These included: retiring relatively expensive borrowings

obtained by the former Wyong Shire and Gosford City Councils; Increasing capital expenditure to provide greater community infrastructure; and, the potential risk of reduced cash receipts from ratepayers impacted by the impending recession prompted by the COVID19 pandemic. Council said it also needed to finance infrastructure with long useful lives such as water and sewer assets. The last external borrowings Council initiated was in 20132014, for a sum of about $14.5M. "Council has acted diligently over the past five years to reduce its expensive borrowings obtained by the former Councils at the time of the Global Financial Crisis," the report to council said. ''Based on operational requirements listed above, it is time to start refinancing these

borrowings to ensure that Council is maintaining its liquidity benchmarks as set out by the Office of Local Government. ''The Long Term Financial Plan in the 2020 Operational Plan provided a figure of $30M as a provisional borrowing amount for the year 2019/20, however it is proposed to increase this amount due to th additional needs raised above. ''Further, Council has proposed additional borrowings in the Operational Plan 2020/21 currently on exhibition.'' Later in the report it says: ''Council’s current weighted cost of debt is about 6 per cent and at this time, Council can access funds at a lower rate, lowering council’s overall borrowing cost.'' Source: Agenda Item 4.5 Central Coast Council Meeting, April 27

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Social enterprise company shows incredible growth Just 12 months after first opening its doors, Key2 Realty has more than 130 properties across the Central Coast and Hunter regions on its books. The social enterprise property management company has seen incredible growth and support in its first year of operation. Key2 Realty provides expert real estate and property management services to residential landlords, but it is different to other property managers. All profits go back to support programs such as education scholarships, learner driver courses and a program referred to as SHEW, which enables young people to participate equally in sport, health, exercise and wellbeing activities. Manager and Licensee in Charge, Jonathan McCaig, said the support programs help vulnerable community members gain confidence and develop the skills needed to excel in life. “We attended Pacific Link Housing’s Education Scholarship presentation in February, which is one of the programs Key2 supports,” McCaig said. “It was inspiring to meet the

Pacific Link staff members attend the Education Scholarship presentation

school students and those embarking on tertiary studies in a range of fields, including marine biology, graphic design and psychology.” McCaig said Key2 Realty had secured grant funding from local Bendigo Bank branches to have a video produced by the Bank of Goodwill, showcasing how social enterprise and

landlords are helping vulnerable community members. “I would encourage you to visit our website www. key2realty.com.au and watch the video,” he said. McCaig said the company’s growth in such a short period of time was an “amazing achievement”, resulting from quality service, professionalism

and support from the community. “Although this number is impressive, there have been some obstacles along the way which required Key2 Realty to adapt,” he said. “With the current Covid-19 pandemic, the team are now working remotely, but are still accessible to tenants and

landlords through cloud based systems and an online portal. “It is actually a good time for landlords to reassess their current property manager. “We are able to sign up or transfer from other agents with ease, without the landlord even needing to leave their home. “There is still so much more that can be done to improve the

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lives of those in need. “We can’t wait to see what more can be achieved with the collective support of partners, landlords, local businesses and the wider community.” Source: Media release, Apr 21 Key 2 Realty

Council honours all contracts

All current contracts with Central Coast Council are to continue at this time, the council says, but tenders will be reviewed. In a report on the current situation tabled at the April 27 meeting, council said there was no intention to break any current contracts. Upcoming tenders would be reviewed to understand the potential impact on cashflow and various other factors. These included the capacity to stimulate the local economy, whether it prioritised work for Council staff, if there was associated grant funding,

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whether it was an essential service and if the work could be slowed rather than stopped. "The decision as to whether to proceed to tender will be made in light of Council’s cash flow and financial situation," the report said. Council identified 962 services, both internal and external, and of those, over half continued to be provided without any interruption. Other services were being provided with a partial interruption. About 49 per cent of the workforce was working remotely.

Arrangements were in place for staff who travel together in vehicles as part of their work to cease to do so to provide for social distancing. Council has redistributed vehicles to provide for this and has also hired vehicles. A total of 134 services have been identified as interrupted. Council’s waste facilities were closed to the public for a period but have re-opened. Council events through to at least June 30 have been either cancelled or postponed, and that money was being redirected in grants to help the vulnerable.

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The report was adopted unanimously. Cr Troy Marquart said the sad reality was that some businesses and some sporting associations would be gone forever because they weren't getting sponsorship. Mayor Lisa Matthews said councillors were getting an update from the CEO every Friday. She thanked staff and councillors for their work. Cr Marquart said he hoped the updates would soon start talking about helping constituents because the greatest gift of all was a job.

Council said it would continue to monitor the financial impact to both its financial position and the wider community. It had resolved to stall debt recovery actions and signed up to the Splinter Award to enable it to access options to maintain employment for permanent staff whose jobs have been impacted by work closures. An Economic Task Force has been established to respond to local business impacts.

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Source: Agenda item 4.1 Central Coast Council meeting, April 27

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Development Consents Notice is given of the granting of the following Development Consents and Complying Development Certificates pursuant to Section 101 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979. Consents can be made available for inspection by contacting Central Coast Council. No

Date

Address

Suburb

Proposed Development

54302/2018 15-04-2020 1 / 245 The Round Dr

AVOCA BEACH

Dwelling House (New) (Amended Application)

57976/2020 15-04-2020 18 Ridgway Rd

AVOCA BEACH

Manufactured Dwelling Extension & Garage

88/2020

14-04-2020 40 Rotherham St

BATEAU BAY

Carport

1173/2019

14-04-2020 54 Albatross Rd

BERKELEY VALE

Secondary Dwelling

179/2018

15-04-2020 5 Corella Cl

BERKELEY VALE

Depot (Amended Application)

306/2020

16-04-2020 64 Kilkenny Pde

BERKELEY VALE

Alterations to Existing Deck & Awning

58113/2020 20-04-2020 406 Orange Grove Rd BLACKWALL

Deck

254/2020

CHITTAWAY POINT

Alterations & Additions

57805/2020 16-04-2020 28 Sorrento Rd

EMPIRE BAY

Alterations / Additions to Existing Dwelling & Secondary Dwelling

1157/2019

17-04-2020 30 Corona Ln

GLENNING VALLEY

Alterations, Additions & Shed

221/2020

17-04-2020 1 Huene Ave

HALEKULANI

Deck, Awning & Carport

17-04-2020 12 Royle St

43461/2013 20-04-2020 5 / 73 Wattle Tree Rd HOLGATE

Alterations / Additions to Existing Dwelling, Garage, Swimming Pool & Attached Dual Occupancy (Second Dwelling) Works To Be Undertaken Over 3 stages (Amended Application)

50632/2016 17-04-2020 4 Milyerra Rd

KARIONG

7 Lot Residential Subdivision Conducted In 2 Stages (Amended Application)

146/2020

KILLARNEY VALE

Alterations, Additions, Garage & Carport

57289/2019 17-04-2020 52 Manly View Rd

KILLCARE HEIGHTS

Alterations & Additions to Existing Dwelling

58085/2020 16-04-2020 13 Karen Cl

LISAROW

Extend Existing Rear Deck & New Skillion Roof Pergola

57678/2019 16-04-2020 1 - 2 Pacific Hwy

MOONEY MOONEY

Dwelling Alterations & Additions

58097/2020 21-04-2020 36 Gugandi Rd

NARARA

Dwelling House (New)

57640/2019 20-04-2020 30 Siletta Rd

NIAGARA PARK

Garage

1233/2017

NORAVILLE

Alterations, Additions & Detached Secondary Dwelling (Amended Application)

SARATOGA

Alterations & Additions to Dwelling House

57980/2020 17-04-2020 56 The Corso

SARATOGA

Dwelling House (New)

58016/2020 22-04-2020 8 Brighton Rd

SARATOGA

Dwelling House (New), Shed & Demolition of Existing Dwelling

234/2020

SHELLY BEACH

Fence

14-04-2020 10 Henricks Rd

17-04-2020 3 Irene Pde

57950/2020 20-04-2020 9 Shaw St

17-04-2020 27 Shelly Beach Rd

57984/2020 17-04-2020 121 Helmsman Bvd

ST HUBERTS ISLAND Carport & Awning

56707/2019 17-04-2020 24 Ogilvie St

TERRIGAL

Dwelling House (New) (Amended Application)

58129/2020 20-04-2020 1 Marlborough Cl

TERRIGAL

Concrete Swimming Pool

136/2020

16-04-2020 12 The Entrance Rd

THE ENTRANCE

External & Internal Building Refurbishments

263/2020

17-04-2020 21A Eastern Rd

TUMBI UMBI

Shed

864/2007

14-04-2020 180 Johns Rd

WADALBA

24 Lot Subdivision (Amended Application)

242/2020

16-04-2020 234 Johns Rd

WADALBA

Inground pool

WAMBERAL

Balcony

58094/2020 20-04-2020 8 Clairvoux Rd

58095/2020 20-04-2020 696 The Entrance Rd WAMBERAL

Timber Deck with Roof Partly Over

561/2017

15-04-2020 15 - 35, 39 & 41 Warnervale Rd

WARNERVALE

Subdivision Comprising 6 Residential Lots & 1 Residue Lot, Associated Roads & Earthworks (Amended Application)

292/2020

16-04-2020 13 Kanowna Rd

WARNERVALE

Alterations, Additions & Shed

147/2020

14-04-2020 200 - 210 & 212 222 Hakone Rd

WOONGARRAH

Dwelling & Retaining Walls (Proposed Lot 102)

224/2020

14-04-2020 200 - 210 & 212 222 Hakone Rd

WOONGARRAH

Dwelling & Retaining Walls (Proposed Lot 113)

248/2020

14-04-2020 200 - 210 & 212 222 Hakone Rd

WOONGARRAH

Dwelling & Retaining Walls (Proposed Lot 124)

211/2020

16-04-2020 200 - 210 & 212 222 Hakone Rd

WOONGARRAH

Dwelling & Retaining Wall (Proposed Lot 117)

148/2020

16-04-2020 200 - 210 & 212 222 Hakone Rd

WOONGARRAH

Dwelling & Retaining Walls (Proposed Lot 103)

1469/2018

15-04-2020 1 Dulmison Ave

WYONG

Light Industry - 15 Industrial Units & Associated Site Works (Amended Application)

251/2020

16-04-2020 29 Championship Dr WYONG

Dwelling

63/2020

16-04-2020 18 Darri Rd

Alterations & Additions (Amended Application)

WYONGAH

Complying Development Certificates No

Date

158/2020

Address

Suburb

Proposed Development

16-04-2020 39 Bridge Ave

CHAIN VALLEY BAY

Fire Damaged Roof Frame Replacement

55864/2019

21-04-2020 38 Segura St

COPACABANA

Dwelling Addition (Amended Application)

157/2020

16-04-2020 3 Kiah Way

WATANOBBI

Inground Pool

Development Applications

The following Development Applications are notified for public comment and can be viewed online at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au

Written submissions close: 22 May 2020

154/2020

Address

797 Dicksons Rd

Suburb

Description

318/2020

14 Stenning Ln

FOUNTAINDALE

Alterations & Additions to Existing Dual Occupancy Applicant - Ms J W Walters

50088/2016

85A Koolang Rd

GREEN POINT

Use as Group Home (Transitional) (Amended Application) Applicant - CMG Holdings Pty Ltd

DURREN DURREN

Home Industry (Cabinet Making) (Amended Application) Applicant - Mr G M Lourens and Mrs S H Lourens

Written submissions close: 29 May 2020

Address

Suburb

Description

331/2020

672 Coleridge Rd

BATEAU BAY

Commercial Unit & Boarding House with 6 Units & Associated Parking Applicant - Pullin Projects Pty Ltd

96/2019

8 James Rd

TOUKLEY

Multi Dwelling Housing, 3 Lot Strata Subdivision & Demolition of Existing Structures (Amended Application) Applicant - Gumcy Group

1283/2016

149 - 157 Main Road & 6, 8, 10 & 12 Tamar Ave

TOUKLEY

Residential Aged Care Facility Including Demolition of Existing Structures (Amended Application) Applicant - Opal Aged Care

58178/2020

192 Blackwall Rd

WOY WOY

Demolition of Existing Dwelling & Proposed Multi Unit Housing Comprising of 3 x 2 Story Townhouses Applicant B Hogan

Integrated Development

Written submissions close: 22 May 2020

Address

Suburb

55881/2019

5 & 7 Avoca Dr, 90 ERINA & 96 The Entrance Rd

Description (Re - Advertising Amended Plans - Land and Environment Court Proceedings 2019/188876) Removal of Existing Improvements, 3 Lot Re - Subdivision, Service Station, Convenience Store & Fast Food Restaurant, Vehicular Repair Shop & Associated Earthworks, Landscaping & Servicing Applicant - Stevens Holdings Pty Ltd The application has been made for the development consent under the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979. Approval is also sought from NSW Rural Fire Service.

Central Coast Council is required to comply with the requirements of the Government Information (Public Access) Act 20019 which requires submissions on Development Applications to be published on Council’s website. In order to maintain privacy, all submissions lodged using Council’s DA Submission Form or online portal will have personal contact details and signature redacted. Submissions received not using Council’s DA Submission Form or via the online portal will be published in full. Your submission may also be reproduced in full in Council reports or in Court proceedings.

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Gosford waterfront upgrade back on the agenda The long-debated topic of development of the Gosford waterfront is back in the spotlight, with councillors requesting a report on activation opportunities from officers at the Central Coast Council meeting on April 27. In a watered down amendment to a motion from Councillor Bruce McLachlan, which was deferred from March 9, councillors called for a report examining previous proposals for development on the waterfront and why they were rejected, traffic management issues along Dane Dr, and flooding and land contamination issues in the area. It’s not quite what Cr McLachlan was hoping for with his original motion, which One of the rejected previous proposals included finger wharves jutting into Brisbane Water called on councillors to “But at least it’s on the harbourfront areas are being crisis. embrace a “unique opportunity activated. to provide an immediate agenda.” “The current council is a transformation of Gosford as a Cr McLachlan said he couldn’t “It seems that everyone can handbrake to the economy and vibrant waterfront City”. understand why harbourside do it except Gosford. is crippling the Coast. “What was disappointing was cities with comparable or more “I think the attitude of some “There are so may that the amendment was significant flooding issues than councillors is the only reason employment opportunities Attachments Gosford had been able to go Gosford hasn’t gone ahead. negative, looking for all the there, lots of joint ventures with foreshore reasons that we didn’t proceed ahead “But I won’t be pushed aside, which could be undertaken.” with reactivation before,” Nil he revitalisation. I will bring it up again if it is The issue attracted spirited said. “Areas such as Barangaroo knocked back this time. debate at the meeting, which “My concern is that when the have the same sea level rise “We can’t have under-utilised was held via video link-up, with report comes back, the debate issues we do,” he said. assets and we have to be Cr Chris Holstein labelling will be negative. “All around the world, leaders in the current economic previous proposals for fast

ferry terminals and finger wharves as “totally and utterly ridiculous”. “But the community has always wanted the waterfront activated and it has been one of my greatest disappointments that nothing has been acceptable,” he said. “The issue has always been who’s going to pay for it, but I still have hope that we can do something if we move forward and be realistic.” Cr Chris Burke said the “vocal minority” has stopped any progress on the waterfront. “It’s about time we got things going,” he said. “We had some great opportunities years ago, but have seen big developers, like Lend Lease, drop off. “It’s about time we got moving.” But Cr Richard Mehrtens said residents “don’t want to turn Gosford into the Gold Coast”. “We don’t want finger wharves,” he said. Cr Troy Marquart said council had “done nothing” for 30years. “Just because mistakes have been made in the past doesn’t mean we need to sit in quicksand,” he said. At the end of the day, Cr McLachlan said he was “happy

to see anything go forward” in exploring activation and employment opportunities on the waterfront. “We can dwell on past failures or look to the future,” he said. “Let’s just get on with it.” He said if Council also moved forward on The Entrance Channel and Lakes restoration, it would have two major regional transformation projects it could undertake post COVID-19. “In the same vein as reclamation of The Memorial Park at The Entrance was undertaken during the Great Depression years, as an employment driver, both Gosford and The Entrance Waterfront should be seen as the catalyst to instil new found confidence into our local economy,” he said. “Our waterfront reserves and waterways are our greatest assets and have been neglected and under-utilised for decades.” Source: Agenda item 7.1 Central Coast Council meeting, Apr 27 Media statement, Apr 28 and interview, Apr 29 Councillor Bruce McLachlan Reporter: Terry Collins

Extension of time for Local Strategic Planning Statement rejected A deadline of July 1 looms for the completion of the Local Strategic Planning Statement (LSPS), Central Coast Council’s centrepiece of land use planning for the future. It is meant to guide the region’s future growth and development “to 2036 and beyond’’. The State Government has refused the council’s request for a 12 month extension to write the statement,threatening Council with a performance review. Council had asked on March 24 for the extra time to enlarge

on its ward based approach to the plan, with concerns about how it would consult with the community with the pandemic restrictions in place. But a representative of Planning Minister Rob Stokes wrote back on April 21 and said: “Where councils do not demonstrate a clear commitment to delivering their LSPS on time, the Minister for Planning and Public Space may, as a first step, formally consult with the Minister for Local Government to determine whether a Performance Improvement Order under s.438A of the Local Government

Act 1993 is warranted.’’ - 254 -to have the plan The deadline ratified by the Department of Planning is July 1. Deputy Mayor, Jane Smith, said It was disappointing that the Minister had not allowed an extension of time for consultation due to the impacts of COVID-19. ‘’This would have allowed Council to use a range of strategies to consult with our community on this 20 year vision for future land use on the Central Coast,” she said. “We will now need to undertake this consultation through online strategies,

which may limit the ability of many people in our community to engage.” Cr Smith said council had resolved to take a Ward approach and this had not changed. “This approach helps to ensure the priorities and local character of our diverse Central Coast are considered in the development of the new LSPS,’’ she said. ‘’It should not be a “one size fits all” approach. “It is important for our community and our councillors to now engage in this process.” Council’s planning director,

Scott Cox, said in a report adopted by Council on April 27, that due to the imminent timeframe, Council could consider the draft LSPS as an interim document to meet the deadline. ‘’Future Community and Councillor workshops could be conducted once COVID19 restrictions cease and a further review completed by 1 July, 2021,’’ he said. Council says the LSPS will explain how state and regional plans, such as the Central Coast Regional Plan 2036, will be implemented. The LSPS will identify the

challenges that the coast will face over the next 20 years and look at how the existing and draft controls in the Local Environmental Plans and the existing and draft Development Control Plans may need to change to meet the community's needs, now and in the future. The public exhibition of the draft LSPS is proposed to start on May 8 for 28 days. Source: Agenda item 4.9 Central Coast Council meeting, April 27 Media statement, April 28 Cr Jane Smith

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Lockdown a blessing and a curse for gambling addicts With the closure of pubs, clubs and casinos, the coronavirus lockdown has been both a blessing and a curse for gambling addicts on the Coast. Chris Davidson is a Central Coast Gambling Solutions Counsellor for Coast Community Connections, a leading health and community services provider for the region. Since rolling out their telehealth services, Coast Community Connections has been working non-stop to support the people of the Coast through this pandemic, gambling addicts included. Chris deals primarily with locals struggling with an addiction to poker machines, and said that many have been breaking new ground in dealing with their addiction since the lockdown. “We received a huge spike in clients in crisis when the closure was first announced in March, but since then, we’ve had a lot of clients reporting that this reprieve has been a good thing for them. “It’s helped them see that there is life beyond the pokies,” Chris said. Chris said that what many of

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his clients were currently experiencing was akin to a detox, with many coming out the other side of it with a better understanding of themselves. “We’re seeing a lot of clients come to the realisation that they had other issues that led them to the pokies. “Whether it was depression, anxiety or another mental health issue, the pokies were an escape, and without them, some are identifying why they became addicts,” Chris explained. It’s a positive result and Chris believes local addicts could get on top of their addiction if given more time to adjust to a world without pokies. “As a behavioural addiction, gambling isn’t like other addictions. “Addicts become hooked on the feelings they associate with the way they gamble, and they can be very different. “Someone addicted to the pokies isn’t likely to suddenly take up betting for instance, because they invoke different feelings. “That isn’t to say that suddenly forcing an addict to go cold turkey won’t cause them panic, but it’s easier to overcome than say an alcohol

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A Guide to Federal Government Stimulus Measures

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Early Access to Superannuation $1.15B

Central Coast news has tried to assemble details of the measures most relevant to local residents, including workers, households, retirees and small business. This guide is provided to the best of our understanding and we done our best to check the facts and details of how to access each of the stimulus measures. However it is advised that you visit www.treasury.gov.au for more information. The NSW State Government has also released a range of stimulus measures which are not included here, but which we have detailed in earlier edition of Coast Community News.

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Eligible individuals may access up to $10,000 of their superannuation before 1 July 2020. They will also be able to access up to a further $10,000 from 1 July 2020 until 24 September 2020. Available to individuals who are unemployed, eligible for job seeker payments, youth allowance, parenting payment, special benefit or farm household allowance; or who On or after 1 January 2020, individuals made redundant or had their working hours reduced by 20 per cent or more, or sole traders whose business was suspended, or turnover reduced by 20% or more Application assessed by the ATO via the MyGov website Separate arrangement to apply for self-managed super funds Commences 20 April 2020

$130B JobKeeper Payment

$1,500 per fortnight per employee for up to 6 months Businesses of less than $1B turnover and whose revenue has fallen more than 30%, or businesses of more than $1B turnover where revenue has fallen more than 50% Revenue impact will be based on BAS statements for last month or quarter relative to the same period last year Employers must apply to the ATO with supporting info Payable for all employees on the payroll as at 1 March 2020 and who continue to be engaged – full-time, part-time and casuals employed for at least 12 months Payable where businesses re-engage employees recently stood down Scheme commences 30 March – payments will be made by the ATO in arrears commencing 1 May

Reduction in pension deeming rates $0.9B Temporary reduction in superannuation minimum drawdown requirements for account-based pensions and similar products by 50 per cent for 2019-20 and 2020-21 Reduction in both the upper and lower social security deeming rates to 2.25% and 0.25% respectively. Lower benefits are expected to benefit around 900,000 income support recipients, including around 565,000 people on the Age Pension who will, on average, receive around $324 more in the first full year

Income Support Supplement Income support supplement of $550 per fortnight Full amount payable to recipients of Jobseeker (NewStart) Payments, Partner Allowance, Widow Allowance, Sickness Allowance and Wife Pension, Youth Allowance, Parenting Payment, ABSTUDY Living Allowance, Farm Household Allowance and Special Benefits Expanded access for employees recently stood down, sole traders/ selfemployed, casual workers and contract workers who meet the income tests as a result of the downturn due to the Coronavirus Asset testing for JobSeeker Payment, Youth Allowance and Parenting Payment will be waived for the period of the supplement

SME Guarantee Scheme and other business lending measures Government guarantee of 50% of new unsecured loans to SME enterprises (less than $50M turnover) for working capital Maximum total size of loans of $250,000 per borrower Loans will be up to three years, initial six month repayment holiday Subject to lenders credit assessment processes (Government will encourage lenders to provide emergency overdraft facilities) Commences early April 2020 and available for new loans made by up until 30 September 2020. Exemption for banks from responsible lending obligations (6 months) $90B term lending facility by the RBA for banks at a fixed interest rate of 0.25 per cent to support lower business lending rates 0.25% reduction in RBA official cash rates to 0.25% and 3-year bond-buying operations to reduce longer-term rates

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38 confirmed COVID-19 cases The Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) has advised that cases of COVID-19 on the Coast have more than doubled since Monday with 38 cases now confirmed for the region. Of the 38 cases, five people have recovered and are no longer in isolation, while all others are being monitored at home in isolation, with no cases currently requiring hospitalisation. While the number of cases is accelerating, so too are the number of tests being taken, and so this pattern

may not be as alarming as it might first seem. Nevertheless, CCLHD has announced that it will reprioritise all surgery appointments to create more capacity in intensive care units in anticipation of an increase demand in relation to the Coronavirus. Hospitals will also be conducting outpatient clinic appointments over the phone or by video where possible, to reduce close contact. CCLHD Chief Executive, Dr Andrew Montague, stressed that there would be no impact to emergency and trauma patients, as well as urgent surgery cases and said District

staff will communicate directly with affected patients about rescheduling where necessary. The full release from Central Coast Health is available on our website. Across the state, 190 new COVID-19 cases were confirmed as of 8pm on Wednesday by NSW Health, bringing NSW’s total number of confirmed cases up to 1,219, with over 72,780 cases tested and excluded from the total. Overseas travel remains the highest source of the infection with 647 of the state’s cases confirmed as being acquired overseas.

Of the confirmed cases 16 are in intensive care with 10 requiring ventilators. The state also has its first four confirmed cases in children under the age of 10 with a 2-month-old boy, a 1-year-old girl, a 2-year-old-girl and a 7-year-old girl all confirmed as having the virus. The increase in confirmed cases comes as the NSW Government commenced tougher lockdown protocols on Monday, March 23, including the closure of all pubs, clubs, restaurants, food courts and other public meeting venues. The new protocols included a

Two separate $750 payments to pension, social security, veteran and other income support recipients and eligible concession card holders First payment will be available to those who eligible recipients any time from 12 March 2020 to 13 April 2020 Second payment will be available to those who are eligible payment recipients on 10 July 2020. A person can receive both payments, but only one in each round Exempt from taxation and will not count as income for the purposes of social security, farm household allowance and veteran payments.

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Second economic support package announced The Federal Government’s in 2019-20, and a further second economic support $10,000 in 2020-21. package, announced on Member for Robertson, Lucy March 22, has been Wicks, said the plan aimed to applauded by the Central “cushion the economic impact Coast business community. of the coronavirus and help The $66.1B package follows build a bridge to recovery. on from the Government’s first “A total of $189B is being stimulus package of $17.6B, injected into the economy by all and will see eligible small arms of Government in order to businesses on the Coast able to keep Australians in work and apply for up to $100,000 in businesses in business, support funding, and people in including in the Electorate of stress able to access up to Robertson,” Wicks said. $10,000oftheirsuperannuation Continued page 6

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Cashflow Assistance for Business $31.9B Enhancement to earlier Package#1 measure (12 March) Now up to $100,000 available to eligible small and medium-sized businesses (turnover less than $50M) and not for-profits (NFPs) Minimum of $10,000 per business for initial period (up from $2,000) Maximum of $50,000 per business for initial period (up from $25,000) Eligible entities will then receive an additional payment for the period JuneOctober equal to the total they have already been paid Payable as an automatic credit by the ATO of 100% of PAYG tax withheld on workers’ wages and salaries from 28 April 200 Different methodologies applied for monthly and quarterly activity statement lodgements – see treasury.gov.au website for details Wage subsidy of 50% for apprentices and trainees from 1 January 2020 to 30 September 2020 up to a maximum of $21,000 per person Expected to benefit around 690,000 businesses employing around 7.8 million people, and around 30,000 NFPs (including charities)

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“I’d like to see the bloody virus get through that!” It may not have been Robbo’s best idea ever, to meet in the empty Gosford Leagues carpark, but after we’d arranged all five of our Hiluxes into circular formation (just like General Custer), we really did feel quite invincible. See page 29

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As the Coast’s health NSW Premier, Gladys system braces for a rise in Berejiklian also granted new hospital admissions, powers for police to enforce the nascent signs have rules and impose on the spot emerged of a slowing in fines for overt breaches, while the rate of spread of the health authorities frantically COVID-19 virus. re-purposed health facilities to increase the State’s intensive Earlier this week, the NSW care capacity. Government imposed new restrictions to limit social Against this backdrop, the gatherings to just two people number of new infections and to force travellers returning reported in NSW in the 24 from overseas into mandatory hours to 8pm Wednesday (April1) was 116, down from quarantine in city hotels. over 200 the week before.

This brings the total number of reported cases in NSW to 2,298, with 43 people in intensive care units. On the Central Coast, the Local District Health advised the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases has risen to 104, an increase of just 14 cases in the past 48 hours, down from an increase of 32 in the same period last week. There are still no Coronavirusrelated deaths on the Coast and, in fact, only one (non-ICU)

hospital admission. Over 4,280 people have now been tested on the Coast, which implies a positive test rate of around 2.4 per cent, a rate which is very low considering it is based on a sample of people experiencing symptoms and/or who have potentially been exposed to the virus. The slowing rate of spread in NSW comes roughly a fortnight after the initial shutdown measures were introduced and

stands in stark contrast to the size and scope. rest of the world, where the global death toll has now climbed to almost 50,000. In another glimmer of hope, NSW Police Commissioner told reporters on Wednesday morning, April 1, that the State's social distancing laws, which prevent people from leaving the house without a "reasonable excuse", will be over by the end of June.

Increase to instant asset write-off threshold from $30,000 to $150,000 Accelerating depreciation deductions for larger investments – 50% of cost of an eligible asset on installation with existing depreciation rules to apply to the balance For businesses with aggregated annual turnover of less than $500 million Expected to support over 3.5 million businesses employing more than 9.7 million employees.

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Two’s company, three’s a fine The National Cabinet has to keep functioning,” the Prime moved to adopt stricter Minister said. social distancing guidelines, “Our public health measures taking the limit on are taking effect, with over gatherings down from 10 211,000 tests undertaken and people to just two and 3,966 confirmed cases in requested all Australians Australia (as of March 29). stay at home. “The rate of increase in the Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, virus curve is slowing, but overall announced the drastic new numbers are still increasing,” he measures during his March 29 added. press conference, telling the Exceptions to the two person nation that the Cabinet was gathering limit include: people taking action to slow the spread living in the same household of COVID-19 and save lives and going out together; funerals – maximum of 10 people with livelihoods. “We will be living with this virus strict social distancing to be for at least six months, so social adhered to; weddings – distancing measures to slow this maximum of five people with virus down must be sustainable strict social distancing to be for at least that long to protect adhered to; and family units. Australian lives and help Australia Following his announcement,

Temporary increase in threshold for creditors to issue a statutory demand on a company and the time required to respond demands Temporary increase in threshold for a creditor to initiate bankruptcy proceedings and extension of period of protection for debtors Relief for directors from any personal liability for trading while insolvent Targeted relief from provisions of the Corporations Act 2001 to deal with unforeseen events that arise as a result of the Coronavirus ATO to tailor solutions for struggling business, including temporary reduction of payments or deferrals, or withholding enforcement actions including Director Penalty Notices and wind-ups.

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recommendation that all Coast are struggling to stay people stay at home unless afloat in the wake of the they need to do otherwise. A State's reform to the industry. ban on all overseas travel, a See page 10 ban on real estate auctions and inspections, restrictions on the number of guests at weddings and sadly, a limit of 10 mourners at all funerals. There is also now a ban on extended family barbeques and other gatherings. On Thursday, NSW Premier, Gladys Berejiklian, said new powers had been given to the police to enforce these restrictions.

the Prime Minister noted that the new two person limit was not legally binding and that it was up to the individual states and territories to adopt measures to make it enforceable. NSW Premier, Gladys Berejiklian, indicated her government would be moving to adopt the measures and empower the NSW Police Force to enforce them, with new legislation coming into effect on March 30. Under the new guidelines NSW Police now have the power to issue on the spot fines of up to $11,000 and in extreme cases jail time, for those not complying with the restrictions. Reporter: Dilon Luke

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Central Coast Council has joined forces with peak business organisations to set up a Central Coast COVID-19 Economic Task Force.

The word is coming from all levels of government on both sides of the political spectrum, “if you’re staying on the Central Coast and don’t live here, go home”. And if you are a Coast resident who is aware of non-residents staying in the region, report them. As Easter and the school holidays approach, Member for Robertson, Lucy Wicks, has called for holiday makers and tourists to return home and stay home while social distancing and social isolation measures remain in place. “Home means home, this is not the time for a holiday,” Wicks said. “I’ve heard from many local residents about their concerns with an influx of holiday makers choosing to self-isolate on the Central Coast. “While I can understand why tourists would want to come to our beautiful region, right now, it’s simply not OK. “It is vital for the safety of our community that people stay in their primary residences to self-isolate and to follow the Government guidelines around

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A 6ft shark grabbed my hand

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The man bitten by a shark identify the species involved in whilst surfing at Wamberal the attack,” the spokesperson Beach on Monday, April 6, said. has been identified as Edwards himself has since 38-year-old Wamberal taken to social media to confirm resident, Hayden Edwards. the details. A spokesperson for Central An avid surfer, Edwards said Coast Council confirmed that a perfect day in the water quickly became a nightmare. reports of the encounter. “At approximately 10:15am, “I’ve been surfing most days a surfer was paddling his craft for as long as I can remember. at the local beach when he “As I wandered down the encountered what is believed track to Wamberal Beach, I could see the water glittering to be a shark. “The surfer suffered from the sun, it was beautiful. “I paddled out, but once I was lacerations to his right hand. “After making his way to out the back, the perfect day shore, he was provided initial became a nightmare, as within first aid by Council Lifeguards a split second, a 6ft shark before being transported to grabbed my hand, severing hospital for further treatment. three tendons, and tearing a “The incident is being hole in it. investigated by NSW “I’m extremely lucky that it Department of Primary didn’t rip my arm off but Industries who will attempt to unlucky that it happened at all,” Edwards said.

In his post he also thanked The irony of the greatest the Council Lifeguards and ever state intervention in nurses and doctors that treated society by a Liberal him and said he was now government is not lost on preparing for surgery to repair most people. See page 12 the tendons and the rehab that followed. Woy Woy Philosophy Society He also thanked the community for their well wishes and said he was keen to spend more time with his family. “I just want to get back to my favourite thing in the world, being a dad to my three beautiful kids. Missive #15: The Birth of Libertarianism “Life’s short, don’t waste it,” Edwards said. Week one of the shutdown was exciting, piquing our Source: Website, Apr 6 natural interest in human Dorsal Reports Australia behaviour ... by week 3 Social media, Apr 6 were all ready to bite each Hayden Edwards, Wamberal others arms off. Media statement, Apr 7 Central Coast Council Media Reporter: Dilon Luke

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addiction, where the addict can accept any kind of drink if they’re desperate enough. “That’s not the case for gaming machine addicts at all,” Chris said. And the evidence supports that idea, with gaming machines making up just 16 per cent of all legal gambling activities in Australia, but reportedly being responsible for 80 per cent of gambling addictions. Despite the positive results that he’s been seeing, Chris knows the nature of addiction is all consuming, and he believes that many of his clients will be back on the slots if the push to get venues reopened gains traction.

“For all the clients that have made breakthroughs, there’s another just waiting to get back into it. “I had one woman telling me about how all the money she saved was going to make for one big hit once she could get back in the chair. “Others have turned to online gambling. “At the end of the day, all we can do is support people to make better decisions and encourage those who have learned that they can survive without gambling,” Chris said. Source: Interview, Apr 30 Chris Davidson, Coast Community Connections Reporter: Dilon Luke

Natasha Seneviratne is a Stroke Foundation 2020 Stroke Awards finalist Narara’s Natasha Seneviratne is a Stroke Foundation 2020 Stroke Awards finalist in the Fundraiser of the Year Award category. Natasha lost her father, Dennis Butters, to a stroke in 2019. The loss propelled her into a dark place that she found her way out of by fundraising for the Stroke Foundation. “I was in a bad place and grief had taken over me, I was barely functioning and crying all the time. “After Dad’s passing, I started googling about strokes and how I could help. “I came across the Stroke Foundation and read about the Stride4Stroke campaign and signed up straight away,” Natasha said. Stride4Stroke is the Stroke Foundation’s signature event. Taking place annually in November, community members are encouraged to become ‘Striders’ and to complete any physical activity whilst fundraising for the Foundation. Natasha opted to complete a 500km trek, ending her

journey in Burringbar, NSW, her dad’s hometown, raising over $5,000 along the way. “Even though it was too late to help Dad, I wanted to do all I could to help other people and families hopefully to prevent them from going through the pain of losing a loved one like I did,” Natasha explained. Stroke is one of Australia's biggest killers and a leading cause of disability. For Natasha, channelling her

grief into a cause that could help other people going through something similar, was therapeutic. “Helping the Stroke Foundation pushed me back into the world. “It also helped me show my kids the importance of helping others and that even though I was sad, helping other people can bring you happiness,’’ she said. Stroke Foundation NSW State Manager, Rhian Paton-

Kelly, applauded Natasha for her incredible effort. “Individuals like Natasha go above and beyond to improve the state of stroke in Australia,” Paton-Kelly said. “Every Stroke Awards finalist has a unique story to share, whether that is overcoming adversity, inventing creative ways to raise vital funds, or awareness of stroke, or advocating for improvement in stroke services at a state or national level. “The awards are our way of saying thank you,” she added. The Stroke Awards recognise the incredible individuals in our community who strive to make the future brighter for people impacted by stroke. These include the stroke survivors, carers, volunteers, fundraisers, health professionals and researchers who are relentless in their mission to enhance recovery and make a real difference. The 2020 Stroke Award winners will be announced on May 5. Source: Press release, Apr 27 Stephanie Deller, Stroke Foundation

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Scholarship program open Young people living on the Coast with a physical disability are being encouraged to apply for a CoastAbility scholarship. CoastAbility is one of the oldest disability charities on the Central Coast and provides financial assistance towards the cost of disability related needs not covered by National Disability Insurance Scheme

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(NDIS) funding for young people aged under 25. The organisation’s scholarships are open to all young people that match the criteria and come in two forms: academic and sporting. Both types of scholarship are valued at $5,000 and are designed to ease some of the financial burdens on young people as they pursue their

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How important is your health to you? Central Coast Community Women’s Health Centre welcomes Dr Mary-Louise Graham

Aradhya Rathod is one of thousands of kids that Starlight supports

May 1 is Starlight Day and the Starlight Children’s Foundation is calling on Central Coast residents to donate to give happiness to over 5,000 seriously ill and hospitalised children around the country. Starlight CEO, Louise Baxter, said Starlight is hoping to raise $250,000 to support its vital hospital services, the Starlight Express Room and Captain Starlight. “Life as we know it has been turned upside down. “Now more than ever, kids in hospital need fun and joy to help them cope with the loneliness, isolation and fear that they are facing. “In these uncertain times, we need your support to continue

keeping our Starlight programs and Captain Starlight services running daily,” she said. “As little as $50 will give one child a fun Starlight Surprise pack filled with activities and games, and $80 will provide access to 48 hours of Starlight TV, hosted by Captain Starlight,” Baxter said. Starlight TV is an interactive show that broadcasts live into the bedsides of sick kids in hospital. Loaded with quizzes, silly games, jokes and activities from Captain Starlight, sick kids in hospital can continue to enjoy the magic of Starlight whilst in isolation. As the health situation has evolved, Starlight has been there every step of the way,

working with the hospital community to ensure that it continues to deliver its vital programs to sick kids in need. Through virtual play sessions, interactive livestreams on Starlight TV and daily emails filled with activities and quizzes that the whole family can enjoy, Starlight continues to be a light in the darkness for sick kids and their families. “Please make a donation today on the Starlight Day website, with all donations made before midnight on May 3 to be generously doublematched by four Starlight partners, including Spotlight and NAPA,” Baxter said. Source: Press release, Apr 27 Vanessa Gregory, Access PR

Dr Graham has been serving the community in local medical practices and hospitals for the past eight years. She has a passion for women’s health and is now working at the Central Coast Community Women’s Health Centre. Dr Graham says, many women don’t prioritise their health because they often put their family and or work needs before their own. Women are busy looking after children and or aging family members and, still doing the majority of household chores and often working too! This leaves women little time to focus on their own health needs. There are also women that have a variety of disabilities and circumstances that can sometimes confound their attempts to stay fit and well and deprive them of the social interactions that women enjoy and find supportive in so many ways. Women’s bodies are also quite complex as they evolve and change through our life stages. Not only do we have many physical changes but there are also hormonal changes that impact our biological and mental health too. CEO Theresa Mason says, helping all women focus on their health so that they can live healthy, active and connected lives is our mission and we are so excited to have Dr Graham join our team of specialist women’s health doctors and counsellors. Dr Graham is also leading our Healthy Weight Initiative program which is an innovative 12 week healthy lifestyle program that supports women on their journey to reach and maintain a healthy weight, including:

• Identification of any current health risks you may have • Setting goals and milestones that work for you • Regular check-ins to help you track your progress • Education and resources about Healthy Eating and Active Living for long-lasting lifestyle change This program focusses on you and your unique circumstances. It’s a partnership with your Doctor and our centre to work with you to change your life for the better. Our program is mostly bulk billed so you have minimal out of pocket expenses which means it’s so accessible and affordable. If you want to find out more about the program or just want to have a woman’s health check-up, call us on 02 4324 2533 to make an appointment with Dr Graham. Our centre is located at 37 Maidens Brush Road Wyoming. The Healthy Weight Initiative is a Primary Health Network HNECC program

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NAISDA graduates win major awards Three NAISDA Dance College graduates have taken out 2020 Green Room Awards Association Awards.

The 2020 Green Room Awards Association Awards nominees Photo: Green Room Awards Association

The Green Room Awards have been Melbourne’s premier peer-presented, performing arts industry awards since 1984. Each year, the awards recognise outstanding achievements in productions from cabaret, contemporary and experimental performance, dance, independent theatre, music theatre, opera and theatre companies. The awards acknowledge the contributions of the many diverse artists and technicians who work on stage, backstage, in the grid and in the pit. While this year’s awards couldn’t be celebrated in its usual format, the Association held an innovative online ceremony early in April to recognise the exceptional

talent of the Australian performing arts scene. NAISDA graduates, Vicki Van Hout, Joel Bray and Carly Sheppard, all took out awards for their respective productions. Van Hout won the Performer award in the Dance category for her performance in ‘Plenty serious TALK TALK’. Bray took out the Production award in the Contemporary and Experimental Performance category for his work entitled ‘Daddy’. Sheppard took out the Performer award in the Independent Theatre category. NAISDA CEO, Kim Walker, said it was fantastic to see NAISDA alumni making waves in the arts. Source: Website, Apr 28 Green Room Awards Association Awards Social media, Apr 20 Kim Walker, NAISDA Dance College Reporter: Dilon Luke

First ever virtual school assembly held Terrigal’s Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School (OLSS) has continued to take an innovative approach to keeping the school community connected, pulling off what could be the Coast’s first ever virtual school assembly. Staff at OLSS took on the ambitious challenge of holding a completely digital whole of school assembly as a way to welcome students back into Term 2 on April 28. Principal, Robert Peers, conducted the assembly and said the event was the school’s way of giving students a taste of normal school life. “With students still at home, our parents are stressed and our students are missing their normal school lives, so we wanted to replicate something normal,” Peers said. “We start each term with a whole school assembly, so we thought that the virtual assembly would help set the scene for the start of Term 2, as

we normally would if students were here,” he added. Like any new venture though, it didn’t come without its own challenges. Peers said there were a few late nights researching the nuts and bolts of launching a private channel where the community could view the stream, as well as generating

the URL to access it. He also didn’t count on some eager viewers tuning in early. “We had the stream up and running for about an hour before the assembly was supposed to start, and during that time, I was running around moving things and getting ready. “A few early birds got to

watch me and were quite amused,” Peers said. The assembly itself went off without a hitch, with over 300 viewers tuning in. Peers said it was a fantastic result, with the view count indicating that families were tuning in together. “We have 560 students and a lot of siblings, so after crunching

the numbers, we concluded that a lot of family members must have been watching along too. “That was a great realisation, as the whole point was to make our school community feel connected while we’re apart,” Peers said. Feedback about the assembly has been overwhelmingly

positive, with Peers indicating that virtual assemblies will be on the agenda for the foreseeable future. “The feedback we’ve been given has proven that there’s a real desire for community engagement, so we’re planning on running virtual assemblies every Monday,” Peers said. With the resumption of Term 2, Peers said OLSS staff were now turning their attention to their next big challenge, the government’s staggered return to school. “I am working with our parent advisory council and staff to get our school ready for students’ return. “As a larger primary school, this is undoubtedly going to be tricky, but it’s a mandate, so we’ll just have to make it work,” Peers said. Source: Interview, Apr 29 Robert Peers, Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Reporter: Dilon Luke

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Meeting #17. The Invisible Hand of Adam Smith Bugger me, not the Fudge Monkey … it was bad enough when the Leagues Club closed, but where the hell will we get our fudge cup-cakes and watch the jelly-wrestling now?”

Getting insider information on what the kids are into these days is one of the unexpected perks of being a teacher, but what happens when teachers cross the line from insider to participant? Answer a TikTok dance battle obviously. Teachers at Terrigal Public School (TPS) pride themselves on providing fun and engaging opportunities for their students to connect with one another, and when distance education came into effect, finding ways to deliver these opportunities became more important than ever before. Queue TikTok. The video sharing app is the latest social media platform to amass a cult like following from Gen Z, with the comical and sometimes bizarre antics of creators propelling it to popularity well before COVID-19 drove even more young people online. Quirky dance videos have become a staple among the most popular TikToks, with a trio of teachers from TPS diving into the rabbit hole. Teachers, Joel Delaney, Tom Hogan and Jake Foster, flawlessly executed the spoof dance of The Weekend’s track ‘Blinding Lights’ as a fun send off for students on the last day of Term 1, but like the playground, TikTok is an uber competitive environment, and in a classic girls versus boys moment, their colleagues, Tayla Lythall, Brydie Tancred and Gemma CooperRemington, made their own spoof. Taking on another popular parody dance to a remixed version of ‘Girlz Just Wanna Have Fun’, their TikTok was made to welcome students back to Term 2. Both videos have resulted

in a social media storm for the school, and have gained thousands of views, shares and requests for more. Lythall is also the school’s Social Media Manager and said staff have been blown away by the response. “Due to the virus, teachers have been asked to come up with ideas for online content that kids want to connect and engage with on a totally new level. “The feedback has been so positive. “Both students and parents have been commenting how much they enjoyed watching it, and for the teachers, it’s been nice to show everyone that we’re normal people just like them,” Lythall said. Deputy Principal, Tracey McKeown, said she was very proud of all the staff involved. “Our teachers really do go above and beyond for our students. “These videos have kept our whole community laughing and I can’t wait to see what they come up with next,” McKeown said. And according to Lythall, TPS’s TikTok career is just getting started. “We’ve had lots of requests for specific teachers and staff members to do popular TikToks. “Lots of kids have even learned the dances that we did and made their own TikToks, so it’s definitely something we’ll be looking at doing again, no spoilers though.” Both Tiktoks can be viewed on TPS’s social media accounts. Source: Videos, Apr 29 Terrigal Public School Interviews, Apr 29 Tracey McKeown and Tayla Lythall, Terrigal Public School Reporter: Dilon Luke

Robbo wasn’t taking the shutdown well. I always had him down as an antivaxxer, but now his antidisestablishmentarianism was on full display. “Why don’t we just let everyone catch it?” he would ask. “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger, right?” Johnno was keeping quiet – as a devout Christian, I think he may have been expecting a good, old-fashioned plague for some time now. We had gathered within the hallowed walls of Woy Woy Leagues Club – it was all boarded up, but Robbo knew a bloke who knew another bloke who still had keys to the upstairs bar. As a Lions man, I found it easier to be in there without all those mungo commoners reminiscing about their ‘play-the-balls’ and silly six-man scrums. “There must be a way to make money outta this crisis,” said I. “I mean, why don’t we set up the Woy Woy University in here?” said I. “Hello, Joffa,” said Thommo, “Nobody goes to University anymore. Why would you rack up a $50,000 HECS debt, forego three or four years of income just so you can graduate and become unemployed like the rest of us?” “Well, so you can appear to be better than everyone else … more enlightened.” “You don’t need a degree for that,” said Thommo. “You just need to have a pyramid in your lounge room, become a vegan, only drink out of jars, and grow your hair long enough to tie it up into a man bun, like me. I mean, I don’t even have to tell people how enlightened I am because my man bun tells them for me.” “How do you make money from that?” I sked, looking out into the car park at Thommo’s brand new Hilux Rugged X sitting next to my old Holden Barina. “I don’t … I made all my money, $10 million in total, trading bitcoin.” “What?” “It wasn’t all skill I suppose … I stuck the proceeds from selling my old Hilux into a bitcoin account for a few days, you know, to keep it safe until the new Rugged X came out. But then I lost my password. When I finally found it six weeks later, I had $10 million in my account. Not bad, given I never passed Economics at Uni. I couldn’t get past that old book of Adam Smith’s. “You mean ‘Wealth of Nations’?” I asked. “By Adam Smith, the Father of Classical Economics.” “And a damned heretic!” exclaimed Johnno. “I suppose you would say that, my bitter biblical brother” said I. “After all, he offered an answer to the most pressing question of the 18th Century, as the burning aspiration of the commoner

tugged away at the protectionist chains of the State and the crippling tithes of the Church.” “What question?” “How was it that common society, with each person driven by an ungodly and reckless self-interest, did not spiral wildly out of control?” “You see,” I continued. “The prevailing view was that the workings of an ‘economy’ were so incomprehensibly complex that the role of the State and the Church was to suppress the destabilising, heretical influence of the new capitalists. But Smith’s conclusion was quite the opposite – that freely functioning, competitive markets act like an ‘invisible hand’ to set prices, clear markets and ensure all things needed by society are, indeed, produced in the most efficient way.” “I had one of those once,” said Thommo. “I used it to put some invisible cash into a few officials’ invisible back pockets.” “Mmmm …” said Johnno. “In any case, without a State or Church to run commerce, how could anyone judge what was good commerce or bad commerce?” asked Johhno. “Invisible hand, really … you’re asking us to believe in miracles.” “Like immaculate conception, or walking on water, you mean?” Johnno went quiet. “Anyway, Smith talked about that too, in his other famous book, The Theory of Moral Sentiments, he wrote: ‘Our moral judgements with respect to our own conduct are only applications to ourselves of decisions we have already passed on the conduct of others’.” “Oh dear god, self-regulation, what could possibly go wrong?” said Johnno. “By presenting moral judgements as the way we judge others and then later apply this judgement to ourselves in the same circumstances,” I persevered, “Smith created the notion of an objective, thirdparty observer to assess the “propriety” of an action – and so displaced the need for the prejudicial powers of the State and the Church.” “He hated puppies, that guy,” was all Johnno could say. “Your frustration, my dear fellow, mirrors that of the State and Church – how could

free markets be unpatriotic or heretical if they harnessed self-interest to increase the wealth of a nation and, at the same time, allow for social advancement for all?” “I don’t understand,” said Thommo, who was also a member the Pearl beach Communist League Revival Group, who always met on Wednesday nights after tennis. “If all profits get competed away in a free market under perfect competition, how can any business survive?” “By ripping people off, of course,” answered Robbo. “Customers, workers, suppliers … or preying on their smaller competitors – it’s just like Rugby Thommo, if you’re gonna succeed at capitalism, a few people need to get hurt.” “Exactly,” I said. “Now let me ask again, how can make some money out of the crisis?” “I’ve already got it sorted Joffa,” said Robbo, pulling a tarpaulin away from what looked like a large still. “Anybody want some flu vaccine?” “Vaccine? What’s in it.” “Well, I got me some of that blood plasma from Mexicans wot have had Covid-19 from the dark web, mixed it together with some pine-o-clean as recommended by President Trump and threw in a bit of hand sanitiser and tonic water. I even added a bit of peanut butter for taste. I call it ‘Robbocine’.” “Taste?” enquired Thommo. “Why don’t we procure some syringes and tanning lamps and then we can sell them to people to inject the vaccine straight into their lungs while lying under a UV light?” “Wait guys,” I said. “Is there any evidence that any of this stuff works?” “Of course not, Joffa … but there’s no evidence that it doesn’t either.” We all nodded in agreement. “I think there might be some side effects,” said Boof suddenly, who always liked to chime in late in a discussion. “The foxy’s been lickin’ away at it since we got here and is now dry humpin’ me leg like there’s no tomorrow.” “Maybe we can relabel it as Canine Aphrodisiac. Joffa

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Local coaches learn from NRL’s best There have been few bright spots so far this year for Central Coast sport, but local coaches and managers were given an opportunity last week to learn from some of the country’s best. Hunter and Central Coast Academy of Sport coaches were invited to participate in an exclusive Health and Well Being Zoom Seminar, hosted by the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles’ Head Coach, Des Hasler, Education and Wellbeing Officer and former player, Matt

Ballin, Head of High Performance, Don Singe, and Head of Sport Science, Mark Booth. Participants were able to submit questions to the panel, with the main focus around the well being and health of elite and pre elite athletes, a major topic in the current COVID-19 environment. Brett O’Farrell, CEO of the Hunter Academy of Sport, said of the seminar was a chance to continue the lifelong learning for many in the regional coaching community. “For our pathway coaches to

tap into the strategies engaged by the highest level of sport is priceless, and the knowledge gained will be passed onto the region’s talented youth for years to follow.” The event was supported by Poche Indigenous Health Network, a sponsor of both the Sea Eagles and the Central Coast Academy of Sport. Hasler said that he and the panel were happy to share some of their insights into high performance coaching and well being practices. “I’m a big believer in developing young athletes in

The FFA identified several criteria for the resumption including player and staff Health and Safety requirements, an easing of restrictions on large gatherings to allow for squads to gather and social distancing protocols being agreed with government to hold professional games. The FFA confirmed that it is in ongoing dialogue with government health authorities on all of these elements with thresholds for activation being identified. Any recommencement would require an initial period of training and conditioning for club squads in order to ensure both the health and safety of the Hyundai A-League’s elite players and the integrity of the competition. The announcement follows recent media reports that the silence from the FFA was

causing major anxiety among A-League clubs and players. On April 23, the West Australian quoted Mariners star player Tommy Oar as saying, “The FFA made the announcement over a month ago that they were going to suspend the league, (but) we haven’t actually heard anything since then. Oar said it was frustrating for players to see other codes such as the NRL offering specific dates to players and fans but not to get the same clarity. And while he welcomed the FFA’s desire to play out the remainder of the season, with over the half the league’s players coming off contract on May 31, he was unsure how that could happen. “There’s been no kind of specifics given to what that might look like,” Oar told the West Australian. The FFA announcement did not provide any update on negotiations with Fox Sports over its $57-million-a-year deal with the federation. FFA Chief Executive James

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Hockey season restart deferred to July

A-League prepares to restart season 2020-21 Football Federation Australia (FFA) has reconfirmed its intention to resume the Hyundai A-League 2019/20 season as soon as possible.

their own environment, which is exactly what the Regional Academies of Sport exist to do, and something they do very well. “The talented young athletes of the NSW Central Coast and Hunter regions are in great hands with the very committed coaches they have serving their Academies of Sport,” Hasler added.

On Friday, April 25, Hockey NSW announced a new recommencement date for the 2020 Hockey season.

Johnson said there was agreement between the FFA and the clubs that the season would be completed. “Our goal is to deliver live, professional football and complete the Hyundai A-League 2019/20 season, and we have set a number of criteria that will define when this is going to be possible. “We will resume play as soon as possible, and the first stage would see the players return to training. We would then schedule matches. It is difficult to see that process beginning before the end of May, but we will work with all stakeholders to achieve the earliest possible resumption. “Ultimately, the coronavirus will have the final say on when we can get the season started again and completed.” Johnson added. The FFA will continue to work with the clubs as well as our broadcasters and provide a further update in May 2020. Source: Media release, Apr 23 Football Federation Australia West Australian website, Apr 23

Hockey NSW had originally suspended all hockey related activities until May 2, but said due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation and the current NSW Government Public Health Order being in place until Monday June 30, that was untenable. As such, they have delayed the start of all hockey competitions in NSW until Saturday July 18. This date would also allow a potential return to training, pending public health restrictions and advice, on July 1 The news comes as Central Coast hockey takes the opportunity of the shutdown to commence a $1.4M upgrade of their Wyong facilities largely funded by grants from both State and Federal governments. The upgrades include replacing a 25 year old sand surface with a new Olympic quality playing pitch, as well as replacing their water based playing surface and an extension to the warm up pitch. They are hopeful both

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pitches will be all ready for the competition start in July. In light of the further delay to the season, the Hockey NSW Board and management have also invited members who have already paid their 2020 registration fees to request a refund for the Hockey NSW portion of their fees or to effectively roll it over to 2021. Hockey NSW said that in reaching this decision, they considered the fact that many

members of our community are in a difficult financial position due to the COVID-19 but also that it was important for the organisation to protect its financial viability moving forward to ensure programs, pathways and opportunities are in place and available after the COVID-19 situation settles. Source: Central Coast Hockey Association website Reporter: Ross Barry

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$300,000 upgrade for Terrigal BMX track Terrigal BMX track is to receive a $300,000 upgrade, thanks to funding through Round 3 of the State Government’s Stronger Communities Fund. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, said

the upgrade would provide Terrigal BMX Club and the wider community with an improved facility for recreation, training and competitions. “Not only will the construction work boost our local economy at such a critical time, but it will also provide significant improvements to the track that

is regularly used by BMX enthusiasts and local residents,” Crouch said. “The work will include replacement of the existing surface, replacement and repair of the berms, and drainage works. “Importantly, this will enable Terrigal BMX Club to host

higher level State and National BMX events for the first time.” Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW, John Barilaro, said $100M was being distributed across regional NSW,with regional communities set to benefit from more than 550 new projects. To date, Rounds 1 and 2 of the

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community,” he said. “It will provide a more competitive facility for our club.” Source: Media release, Apr 24 Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch