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The driftwood is getting bigger

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After weeks of dodging questions on the issue, Premier Gladys Berejiklian has announced a 12 month wage freeze. See page 5

Editorial

We’re used to finding driftwood on Central Coast beaches, but early risers at Birdie Beach on Wednesday (May 27) were surprised to find five 40-foot shipping container washed up on shore. Photo: NBN News The containers at Birdie Beach

Elsewhere along the Coast, from Budgewoi to Sydney’s Northern Beaches, packets of medical masks and other medical supplies have also discovered. The culprit is believed to be the cargo ship, APL England, which is reported to have lost a portion of its load overboard in rough seas off Cronulla last Sunday night. The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) confirmed on

Wednesday the APL England had lost 40 containers and that 74 other containers were also damaged in the incident but remained collapsed on deck. The ship is now docked in the Port of Brisbane while the AMSA and Australian Transport Bureau investigate. AMSA General Manager of Operations, Allan Schwartz, said initial indications were that the affected stacks contained a wide range of goods like

household appliances, building materials and medical supplies. “No dangerous goods appear to be in the areas affected by the collapse of container stacks and AMSA is working closely with the ship’s cargo agent to confirm exactly which containers went overboard,” Schwartz said. “We have received a report of some medical supplies washing up around the Central Coast and this information has been passed onto NSW Maritime.

“These correlate to drift modelling of debris and are consistent with items listed on the ship’s cargo manifest. “Modelling suggests that debris such as this could continue to wash-up over the coming days,” Schwartz said. Under the National Plan for Maritime Environmental Emergencies, the NSW Government is responsible for leading the response for any ensuing shoreline clean ups

within its borders. NSW Maritime Acting Executive Director, Alex Barrell, said Transport for NSW would lead the onshore clean up and that councils in affected areas have been given advice about what they need to do if containers or debris wash ashore.

In acknowledging National Sorry Day on May 26, Council’s Director Connected Communities, Julie Vaughan, said it was an opportunity for the community to reflect and remember the grief, suffering and injustice experienced by the stolen generations. “The stolen generations are those Aboriginal and Torres Strait

Islander people who were separated from their families as children,” Vaughan said. To mark National Sorry Day and National Reconciliation Week, and given current COVID-19 restrictions, Council has installed street flags celebrating artworks developed by local schools through the Maliga program. “The flags are currently displayed in The Entrance, Toukley and Long Jetty and will also be installed along Tuggerah Straight in June,” Vaughan said. Central Coast Mayor Lisa Matthews said the historic tabling of the Bringing Them Home Report 23 years ago has meant greater awareness and

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Source: Media statement, May 24-26 AMSA Media Media statement, May 25 NSW Maritime Media

Street flags and artwork to mark Sorry Day Central Coast Council has urged residents to pause, reflect and celebrate the region’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture during National Reconciliation Week, which continues until June 3.

When the town of Braidwood, near Canberra, lost its local newspaper, some residents asked a very simple journalistic question: “How are we going to know who’s died?”

understanding of the issues impacting the stolen generations, many of whom belong to the Central Coast community. “The first National Sorry Day was held on May 26, 1998, to commemorate the anniversary of the tabling of the Bringing Them Home Report in Federal parliament, and it was this report that formally recognised the stories of the stolen generations,” Cr Mathews said. “It is important we continue to acknowledge moments of significance for members of our community. Source: Media release, May 26 Central Coast Council

After its successful Anzac Day performance at Central Coast Stadium, Coast Opera Australia (COA) will once again take over the Stadium featuring Disney to Diva. See page 17

Business

The lifting of travel restrictions on June 1 could just be the kickstart the Central Coast needs to restart its economy, according to Business NSW Central Coast. See page 25

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Local firefighters honoured

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Spencer Brigade’s Captain William “Jock” Ross and Senior Deputy Captain, Alison Wade, have each received the Commissioner’s Commendation for Bravery while retired Group Captain, Warwick Teasdale (pictured), of the Killcare/ Wagstaff Brigade, received the Commissioner’s Commendation for Service.

Captain Warwick Teasdale with a colleague at Killcare Wagstaffe brigade

Three Central Coast firefighters have been honoured in the NSW Rural Fire Service’s annual bravery and service awards. Captain William “Jock” Ross and Senior Deputy Captain, Alison Wade of Spencer Brigade, each receiving bravery

awards, and Retired Group Captain, Warwick Teasdale, of the Killcare/Wagstaff Brigade, was honoured for more than 40 years of service. What started as a “pile burn” alert at Spencer on April 1, 2019, quickly escalated, and resulted in the heroic rescue of a resident and his dog from a house consumed by toxic

flames, by Captain Ross and Senior Deputy Captain Wade. “I was first on the scene, with a fellow firefighter, and the first thing I did was make the house secure by ensuring gas and electricity were turned off,” Wade said. “Then, as I approached the house, I could see that there was a man inside and I knew

he had a dog in there, so we started calling for him to come out.” But attempts to alert the resident inside the locked building, who appeared to have impaired cognitive ability, were unsuccessful. By the time Captain Ross arrived on the scene, the corner of the structure was well alight,

with flames extending internally to the roof and toxic smoke building up inside. With the next closest backup at least 15 minutes away and the risk that the fire would engulf the building, Wade and Ross decided that forced entry was the only option.

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The planning panel will rule on development types which are contentious or contravene development standards by more than 10 per cent, developments of more than three storeys, and sensitive applications. Smaller applications will be dealt with by council staff with delegated authority, so councillors will no longer decide on any development applications, given that the State Government had already taken away their power to

Chair of the new planning panel, Donna Rygate

decide regionally or Statesignificant developments. “This is a free kick for developers and a means to silence our residents and councillors who represent the voices of the community,” Cr Gillian Hogan said. Cr Hogan said the local

planning policy shifted the powers of councillors to make local decisions on behalf of residents into the hands of a ‘selected’ panel”. “Council had the opportunity to ‘opt in’ and we did not, and so now, the state has intervened through a regulatory

amendment which has in effect directed Council to establish Local Planning Panels,”’ she said. “In general, controversial DAs are brought to the chamber for determination for reasons highlighted by the community, for example, traffic and parking issues, amenity of a development and compliance issues. “The LPP structure does not allow a public voice nor residents to strongly lobby against a proposed development like we see in the Chamber.” Councillors must decide to constitute the planning panel and appoint the panel members, or risk the Minister for Planning doing it for them. The panel is made up of: one

chairman and two in reserve, selected by the State Minister for Planning, Rob Stokes; two professionals, rotated from a pool of six, with expertise in urban planning or related fields; and, one community representative rotated from a pool of five. Council selected the six experts from a pool of 220 approved candidates provided by the Department of Planning Industry & Environment. They are Gregory Flynn, Sue Francis, Stephen Leathley, Linda McClure, Grant Christmas and Garry Fielding. The local community representatives were selected after expressions of interest were advertised locally. Continued page 7

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Out&About

As Australia commences its return to normality, the internet is already abuzz with questions about the return of employees to their workplaces.

The Bon staff in Gosford are happy to be coming back at work.

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Their cafe will open for limited services Friday and their restaurant from Monday

NSW Government to relax social restrictions from May 15 see page 6

Despite an aggressive push by some fathers to cancel Mother’s Day this year, and have two Father’s Days in September instead, mother’s have held fast, COVID-19 notwithstanding. See page 13

Business

Businesses on the Central Coast are being urged to support each other as they struggle with the impacts of the coronavirus. See page 21

Puzzles page 19

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Five years after thousands of residents stood up against Gosford Council's planned sell-off of 25 local reserves and playgrounds, community group Save Central Coast Reserves is afraid many of the region’s play spaces are once again at risk. Group founder Sue Chidgey said an item in Central Coast Council’s Draft Local Strategic Planning Statement (LSPS), now on public exhibition, had raised a red flag with community members. The item calls for an audit to review the use of small parks and engagement with the community in consultation on how they might be better used. “The way communities use open space is changing,” the draft plan says. “Multi-use destinations that

East Gosford Reserve was one of those saved in 2015

cater to a broader spectrum of the community are increasingly popular. “Many small, single-use destinations are now ageing and underutilised in some areas. “Opportunities to consolidate our open space assets should be considered in areas where

other opportunities for parkland exist.” Chidgey says if the draft goes through, specific parks could be targeted. “I just want to nip that in the bud, so we don’t have a repeat of what we went through to save those 25 parks in 2015,” she said.

“My worry is that they’re considering taking away the suburban small-pocket parks to replace them with large regional playgrounds. “I believe there should be adequate green spaces and playgrounds within each suburb and a mum should be able to put her child in a stroller

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Woy Woy postmaster Mr David Camden will retire on May 24 after 35 years with Australia Post.

and walk to a green space.” Chidgey said she had written to all councillors outlining her concerns. “There’s high-rise and medium density in so many suburbs now we just have to protect and maintain what we’ve got,” she said. “In a lot of cases we need to improve the green spaces we have. “When we won that campaign in 2015, we managed to have one reserve renamed and it now has tables and benches and $150,000 was spent on a new park at Bensville. “I want residents to be aware that they need to cherish what they’ve got so they don’t lose it. “Community assets are so important and once we lose them we’re not going to get them back.” Continued P8

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He has spent 25 of those years as postmaster of Woy Woy Post Office. “I will miss my staff and customers but one thing I am looking forward to in my retirement is not getting up every morning at some unearthly hour.” Mr Camden said: “There are lots of opportunities that this job really provides and I’d encourage anyone to apply for a job like this. “I started not as a postmaster, but I was given an opportunity in my career to move to the Woy Woy Post Office and manage as well as be a part of its set up and success. “There have been lots of memorable moments and it’s been great and one hell of a ride, but I wouldn’t miss it for the world.” Member for Gosford Ms Liesl Tesch said she was grateful to

Pocket parks face renewed threat, says reserves group

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Business

Pocket parks on the Peninsula are under threat again, according to a group which fought to save them in 2015.

The NRMA is rallying around the community in the face of the coronavirus pandemic, including helping Meals on Wheels to deliver healthy food to elderly and disabled residents. See page 22

Puzzles page 19

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Back to school Thousands of Central Coast school children are set to return to the classroom from May 25, as all public schools resume full-time face to face teaching.

The Save Central Coast Reserves community group founder Ms Sue Chidgey said Central Coast Council’s draft Local Strategic Planning Statement suggests the parks might be “better utilised” or “reinvested in alternative locations”. Six Peninsula were proposed for sale in 2015: at Mackenzie Ave and Jumbuck Close in Woy Woy, and at Pozieres Ave, Brisbane Ave

and Albion St in Umina, and in Memorial Ave, Blackwall. “My worry is that Council is again considering taking away the suburban small-pocket parks to replace them with large regional playgrounds,” said Ms Chidgey. “I’m very worried that our vital urban assets could be a risk again if Council approves its strategy about open space,” she said. “Every suburb should have reserves, playgrounds and green spaces for residents’ wellbeing – to exercise, to sit in nature, for children to play. Continued page 4

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Catholic schools across the Coast are also set to make a full return to school from the 25th, bar MacKillop Catholic College, which will return to full schooling the week after. Parliamentary Secretary for

the Central Coast, Adam Crouch, said a significant amount of work had been done to make sure all schools were COVID-19 ready, with thousands of bottles of hand sanitizer, as well as hygiene and cleaning supplies, distributed to every public school on the Coast and a $250M cleaning program having been undertaken statewide. The move follows the success

of part-time face-to-face teaching, which has been underway since May 11. Crouch said while some activities like assemblies and excursions will not occur, having students back at school full-time means their education can progress. “Each school has unique circumstances and each Principal will communicate the next steps to their school community,” he said.

“I know that this decision comes as a relief to many parents on the Central Coast. “It means they can get back to work and resume a more ‘normal’ daily routine.” Premier Gladys Berejiklian said schools and students were ready for a full return. “Since starting a managed return to the classroom, we have seen a strong degree of confidence from our school communities in managing

COVID-19 and a clear desire for all students to be back at school,” she said. “Over the last two weeks schools have been working hard to support students practise good hygiene and implement new routines at school, which has been successful giving the community confidence that full-time face to face teaching can resume.“

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Central Coast Meals on Wheels’ Paula Howard has been crowned Volunteering Central Coast’s Volunteer of the Year for 2020.

And the region’s Labor MPs, spearheaded by Shadow Minister for the Central Coast, David Harris, say it will create “massive issues” for both commuters and schoolchildren. Designed to deter a possible surge of coronavirus cases once commuters return to the public transport network, a cornerstone of the plan is a directive for commuters to avoid travelling during peak times. With upwards of 40,000 workers set to recommence

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King tide damages Memorial Park foreshore

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Gale warnings were issued by the Bureau of Meteorology on Monday, May 25, for coastal waters on the Central Coast, as weather conditions over the weekend continued to deteriorate.

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Woy Woy Philosophers Society Meeting #18. The Complete Kant

“I have to say Joffa, you’re one of the smartest Kants I know.” See page 27

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During the day on Sunday, BoM recorded average wind speeds of 60 to 85kmh, with a peak gust of 109kmh at 4.36pm. The Entrance copped the brunt of the storm surge with high seas swirling up and over the sea wall and lifting huge concrete slabs along the Memorial Park foreshore

walkway. A thick layer of sand was swept up to cover the car park. Central coast Council staff have barricaded the area to prevent public access for safety reasons. On Monday, winds reached up to 35 knots (about 65kmh) and seas were 2.5m up to 4m offshore south of Norah Head, causing hazardous, large and powerful surf conditions. A Council spokesperson said some higher than usual water levels in the Tuggerah estuary The levels were likely to rise further on Tuesday and Wednesday

After weeks of dodging questions on the issue, Premier Gladys Berejiklian has announced a 12 month wage freeze. See page 16

Editorial

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Voice of the north

The easing of social restrictions which came into effect on May 15 have seen a slight upturn in business on the Central Coast, but they will have to be eased a whole lot more ...

Central Coast Council has urged residents to pause, reflect and celebrate the region’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture during National Reconciliation Week, which continues until June 3.

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Two locals have taken out top national honours at the 2020 Australian Surfing Awards. See page 31

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families as children,” Vaughan said. To mark National Sorry Day and National Reconciliation Week, and given current COVID-19 restrictions, Council has installed street flags celebrating artworks developed by local schools through the Maliga program. “The flags are currently displayed in The Entrance, Toukley and Long Jetty and will also be installed along Tuggerah Straight in June,” Vaughan said. Central Coast Mayor Lisa Matthews said the historic tabling of the Bringing Them Home Report 23 years ago has meant greater awareness and understanding of the issues

When the town of Braidwood, near Canberra, lost its local newspaper, some residents asked a very simple journalistic question: “How are we going to know who’s died?” See page 16

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Source: Media statement, May 24-26 AMSA Media Media statement, May 25 NSW Maritime Media

Street flags and artwork to mark Sorry Day

The hills might be alive with the sound of music, but they’ll have nothing on Gosford when Coast Opera Australia takes over.

Sport

and a Council spokesperson said on Tuesday morning that the Long Jetty gauge was not expected to meet the Bureau of Meteorology Minor Flood Level of 0.9m AHD. “Current higher lake levels are being driven by coastal processes and not rainfall,” the Council spokesperson said. “The mouth of The Entrance Channel is currently open and Council staff are not expecting to manually intervene with the operation of the channel during the current east coast low event.”

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In the wake of rising demand for affordable housing, the Labor Party has renewed calls for a National Housing Stimulus Plan to build and repair social and affordable housing across Australia.

The 2020 HSC written exam timetable has been released.

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travelling to and from Sydney from the Coast from this Monday, May 25, the Central Coast Commuters Association has labelled it an unreasonable ask. Association Vice President, Eddie Ellis, said local commuters did not have the job security to simply choose to commute outside of peak times and believes any attempt to enforce that directive will result in chaos. “Not everybody has flexible working hours so commuters can’t just decide when they’ll go to work. “I’m sure many would choose to start later and adhere to social distancing if they could, but it’s not up to them,” Ellis said.

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Monday-itis predicted for Coast commuters The NSW Government’s new COVIDSafe Transport Plan was released on May 18, but it has left Central Coast commuters who rely on public transport wondering how they’ll get to work.

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SOURCE: Media Release, 13 May 2020, Liesl Tesch, Member for Gosford.

In response to COVID-19, the NSW Government is supporting Creative Kids providers pivot from face-toface classes to online learning.

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World Bee Day was on May 20 and Member for Gosford and avid apiarist, Liesl Tesch, has renewed calls for the State Government to provide a recovery plan for struggling NSW beekeepers

the man behind deliveries on the Peninsula for his many years of continued service. “To have someone as invested as Mr Camden is in ensuring all of us keep up-to-date with our communications and parcels is absolutely wonderful. “I think especially, at a time like this, we really can recognise the difference Postmaster Camden has made in our lives on the Peninsula and it’s such an honour to have someone as dedicated as him working hard for our community. “Most of us move from job to job all the time. “It’s so brilliant to see how Postmaster Camden has invested his time and love into providing for our community in the best way he knows how to and it’s so rare to see someone these days have such a successful and longstanding career.”

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Woy Woy postmaster retires after 35-year career

Small parks and playgrounds at risk

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Council to vote to establish Local Planning Panel Central Coast councillors will vote on Monday, May 11, on a State Government directive to implement a local planning panel (LPP) to decide on development applications.

A 10-year-old boy is recovering in hospital after he was hit by a mini-bus whilst riding his bike in Gosford.

One thing the coronavirus won’t stop is the annual migration of humpback whales as they make their way through waters off the Central Coast headed for warmer climes.

How long does it take to change a light bulb in a modern CBD building? Answer: Much longer than it needs to. The case for an NBN 2.0

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impacting the stolen generations, many of whom belong to the Central Coast community. “The first National Sorry Day was held on May 26, 1998, to commemorate the anniversary of the tabling of the Bringing Them Home Report in Federal parliament, and it was this report that formally recognised the stories of the stolen generations,” Cr Mathews said. “It is important we continue to acknowledge moments of significance for members of our community. Source: Media release, May 26 Central Coast Council

After its successful Anzac Day performance at Central Coast Stadium, Coast Opera Australia (COA) will once again take over the Stadium featuring Disney to Diva. See page 17

Business

The lifting of travel restrictions on June 1 could just be the kickstart the Central Coast needs to restart its economy, according to Business NSW Central Coast. See page 25

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SES sandbagging limits damage from tidal surge Davistown and surrounding areas are littered with debris following severe storms and high tides earlier this week, with an SES sand bag operation averting even more severe flooding. Gale warnings were issued by the Bureau of Meteorology on May 25 for coastal waters on the Central Coast as weather conditions over the weekend continued to deteriorate. During the day on Sunday, BoM recorded average wind speeds of 60kmh to 85kmh with a peak gust of 109kmh at 4.36pm. NSW SES Gosford Unit Deputy Commander, Werner Klumpp, said crews had been put on standby on May 22 but callouts were fewer than expected. “We had maybe half a dozen calls due to leaking rooves and branches down but it could have been worse,” Klumpp said. “We did have calls alerting us of low level flooding around the lower end of Erina and Narara Creeks, which we haven’t had previously, even in heavy rains. “This was probably caused by a combination of high

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southerly winds and high tides (in combination with the rain). “We were alerted to flooding at Davistown following high tides overnight on May 24 and on May 25 we handed out sandbags to residents at Davistown Memorial Park, after putting the word out on Facebook and over the radio.

“We gave out sandbags to 35 or so residents and that probably cut down the number of calls we might have received.” Davistown Progress Association President, Jenny Mcculla, said blocked stormwater drains contributed to low level flooding and debris

The SES conducted a sand bag operation at Davistown on Monday

which lingered until mid-week. Several beaches suffered significant erosion from the heavy seas. To the north of the region, The Entrance also copped the brunt of the storm surge with high seas swirling up and over the sea wall and lifting huge concrete slabs along the

Memorial Park foreshore walkway. A thick layer of sand was swept up to cover the car park. On Monday, winds reached up to 35 knots (about 65kmh) and seas were 2.5m up to 4m offshore south of Norah Head, causing hazardous, large and powerful surf conditions.

Source: Bureau of Meteorology website Interview, May 27 NSW SES Gosford Unit Deputy Commander, Werner Klumpp Media statement, May 27 Davistown Progress Association President, Jenny McCulla

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Social housing investment needed to stave off construction slump With more than 1300 people on the waiting list for public housing in the greater Gosford area alone, and economists predicting a slump in home building activity, the Labor Party is ramping up its demand for more social housing projects to be undertaken.

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The Federal Opposition has renewed calls for a National Housing Stimulus Plan to build and repair social and affordable housing across Australia, with the dual aim of keeping one million builders and tradies in work. “The pipeline of work in housing construction is drying up and will result in a sharp decline in work for lots of tradespeople and small and family businesses, unless action is taken,” Labor housing spokesman, Jason Clare, said in an interview with the ABC on Monday night, May 25. Clare said the government should be working to promote investment by superannuation funds and private sector developers to leverage the government’s stimulus. Property Council of Australia Chief Executive, Ken Morrison, also said that, beyond current projects, there’s not much in the pipeline. “The risk is that right at the time that the National Cabinet wants the economy to be picking up, construction will be a drag on recovery and not a driver,” Morrison said. On a state level, the Opposition has labelled a recently revealed State Government plan to expedite 100 social housing projects under its Fast Tracked Social Housing Pilot Program “woefully inadequate”. Minister for Water, Property and Housing, Melinda Pavey, announced on May 18 that about 100 new one and two storey homes would be constructed on around 50 suitable sites scattered across metropolitan and regional areas in an effort to stimulate the state’s economy and provide construction jobs. Pavey said small scale dual occupancy homes and manor houses with backyards for families would be built on underutilised lots, providing attractive and affordable housing for society’s most vulnerable. She said the NSW Land and Housing Corporation (LAHC)

would work with project home builders to deliver ‘off-theshelf’ designed properties at a reduced cost to taxpayers and called om project home builders with suitable expertise in designing and building dual occupancies and manor houses to lodge an application. But Shadow Minister for the Central Coast, David Harris, said 100 new houses “won’t be anywhere near enough to reduce growing demands”. “The waiting list for public housing gets longer and longer and the current situation with the COVID-19 virus is the perfect opportunity to stimulate the economy through providing more housing stock,” Harris said. Of the 1318 on the waiting list in Gosford region only 64 are classed as priority. In the Wyong region the situation is even mor dire, with 1537 on the waiting list and just 84 classed as priority. Minimum wait times are 5-10 years in both regions. Shadow Minister for Housing and Homelessness, Ryan Park, said statewide the scheme allowed for just one property for every 510 people on the social housing waitlist. “The 100 properties announced … is woefully inadequate (with) homelessness projected to increase by up to 16,000 from COVID-19,” Park said. “There is a desperate shortage of social housing in NSW with over 51,000 applications on the wait list, and this was before the COVID pandemic. “While the announcement of 100 new homes across the State is welcomed, this is a drop in the ocean compared to the number of social and affordable homes needed to address the growing homelessness crisis we have. “What we need is significant investment in social housing that helps stimulate our economy, create jobs and apprenticeships and helps to reduce homelessness.” Source: Media releases May 18 Minister for Water, Property and Housing Melinda Pavey; Shadow Minister for Housing and Homelessness, Ryan Park Department of Communities and Justice website May 19 Media statement, May 19 Shadow Minister for the Central Coast, David Harris

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Nurses and teachers protest 12 month wage freeze After weeks of dodging questions on the issue, Premier Gladys Berejiklian has announced a 12 month wage freeze for public servants, with unions representing teachers and nurses already railing at the decision. Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch joined Central Coast nurses and midwives on the Gosford waterfront on May 27 for a socially-distanced protest to a chorus of car horns tooting their support. Berejiklian said the freeze, which means a 2.5% pay rise expected on July 1 will not go ahead, will save taxpayers around $3B and enable the government to focus on preserving existing public sector jobs while also stimulating jobcreation as NSW confronts the prospect of a deep recession and contraction of the economy. “Whilst we are recovering from the health consequences of the pandemic we have yet to come to terms with the economic shock,” she said. “The only way NSW will come out of this crisis in a strong position is if we all make sacrifices, and that’s what we’re asking our own workforce to do because we are all in this

Parliament next week. Meanwhile the NSW Teachers Federation said the news was a blow as teachers returned to fulltime face to face teaching this week. Federation President Angelo Gavrielatos said the virtual pay cut was disrespectful of the role of teachers and principals who have “turned themselves inside out to deliver the highest quality of education for students during the Covid-19 crisis”. “This is hardly the recognition teachers and principals deserve after the extraordinary efforts they have made to maintain educational continuity for our students during these unprecedented times,” Gavrielatos said. She said the pay cuts would mean the loss of thousands of dollars in wages in the short term and tens of thousands of dollars more in the longer term through the impact on superannuation savings.

Central Coast health workers protested the public service wage freeze on the Gosford waterfront on May 27

together.” Treasurer Dominic Perrottet said it was a “tough decision” but nearly 90 per cent of the state’s workforce is in the private sector, and many of them have already suffered forced stand-downs, leave without pay, significant pay cuts, job uncertainty or losing their livelihoods altogether. Opposition leader Jodi McKay said Labor would fight the decision, which will also affect police and firefighters. “Our public servants have been heroes during this public health crisis,” she said.

“They deserve a medal, not a pay cut.” NSW Nurses and Midwives Association (NSWNMA) General Secretary, Brett Holmes, said the government was disingenuous to suggest it was “deeply grateful” for the efforts of nurses and midwives, then refuse a modest 2.5% pay increase. Association member Meg Pendrick, who was at the protest on May 27, said she believed the community was behind the health workers in demanding their “legislated wage rise”. “Most of our (Central Coast)

members live and work on the are extremely anxious,” she said. Coast,” Pendrick said. Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch “Not only are we coping with said our front line workers have changed workflow but we are kept us alive during this coping with a rise in anxiety of pandemic and that legislated our patients, our families and wage increase should not be taken away. ourselves.” “This is a real slap in the face Fellow association member, Michelle Cashman, said the for these front line workers, and decision was “disgusting” and it’s not just nurses. an “absolute insult” to health “OurADVERTISEMENT police, paramedics and workers, whose lives had been teachers have been risking their severely impacted by the lives and modifying their work coronavirus pandemic. practices.” “Our lives have been so Tesch said the issue would ADVERTISEMENT affected by this and because we “definitely” be raised in State are in the front line our families

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Commuters “dudded’ by Council parking plan Central Coast Commuters Association says the region’s commuters have been “dudded” by recommendations in a major parking study set to go up for public exhibition following consideration at the Central Coast Council meeting on May 25. The Central Coast Car Parking Study: Implementation Plan suggests three possible sites for multi-level parking stations to ease Gosford’s parking woes – at Central Coast Stadium, at Gosford racecourse and at a site owned by Council in Albany St. But Commuters Association vice president, Eddie Ellis, says the plan is more concerned with replacing parking spots which will be lost when the former Kibbleplex site, which is used by CBD patrons and not commuters, is redeveloped. It ignores the most obvious solution to commuter parking shortfalls, which is to add more levels to the existing commuter carpark adjacent to Gosford railway station, he said.

Ellis told councillors via submission that $30M was pledged by the Federal Government prior to the last election specifically to upgrade commuter car parking. “It was not for other parking needs of Council,” he said. “The greatest benefit to the commuters and the community of this funding would be to add extra levels to the current commuter car park at Gosford station in Showground Rd.” Ellis said the association was “bitterly disappointed” that the Council was instead focussing on the three other options, none of which would be “of any use to commuters”. He said commuters were unlikely to utilise a proposed Park ‘n’ Ride shuttlebus service from outlying carparks to the station, with similar schemes having been abandoned in the past. Ellis said any outlying carparks should be funded with the $14M Council reportedly retained from the sale of the former Kibbleplex site in Donnison St, with the

$30M in Federal funding reserved for upgrades to the existing commuter carpark. “This current commuter car park in Showground Rd, now at street level, is able to have approximately nine extra levels added to the building, within Council zoning, like nearby buildings,” he said. “This would ultimately accommodate approximately 1800 car parking spaces over time. “In 2013 a quote for $7M was

obtained to add one level and, so, with $30M, more levels could be built. “Even the one level addition would be of some help (but) we believe more levels could and should be added. “We would like to see the current car parking station reinforced to take the maximum number of levels permitted.” Once reinforced, two more levels could be immediately added, with extra levels to be added in the future, he said.

He said an expanded carpark would also be utilised by Central Coast Stadium patrons and by the general public on special occasions such New Year’s Eve and Anzac Day. While Council does not own the car park site it could and should mediate with owner Transport for NSW, he said. He said the association was “extremely disappointed” that Transport for NSW had shown no willingness to help increase the commuter car parking in Gosford. “Transport for NSW also owns a car park in Mann St, directly opposite Gosford Station, which currently has 86 car spaces provided at ground level,” he said. This carpark could also be expanded, he said. But Council adopted the short, medium and long-term actions of the Central Coast Car Parking Study: Implementation Plan with minor amendments for public exhibition. Mayor, Lisa Matthews, said parking issues continue to be an

issue of concern for the entire community. “Population growth coupled with the increasing commuter parking demands and increased economic activity around key centreshaveplacedconsiderable strain on the limited existing parking capacity across the Central Coast,” Cr Matthews said. “We know that people want reliable access to parking, and the eventual implementation of this strategy will address commuter parking, drop-off zones, access and movement around transportable hubs to support and increase use of public transport.” The amended Central Coast Car Parking Study: Implementation Plan will be placed on public exhibition for 28 days. Source: Agenda item 2.1 Central Coast Council meeting, May 25 Submission, May 25 Eddie Ellis, Central Coast Commuters Association

Strong local content in Leagues Club Field project Central Coast tradies are playing a significant role in the ongoing transformation of Leagues Club Field into a regional play space, says Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch. Crouch said the $10M project was well underway, providing jobs for locals and supporting the local economy during the coronavirus pandemic. “The principal contractor, Landscape Solutions, is made up of an entirely local team and

where possible local subcontractors are also being used,” Crouch said. “Alongside concreters from East Gosford, earthworks from Mangrove Mountain and electrical services from Tuggerah and Wyong, local artists from the Darkinjung Aboriginal Land Council are continuing to play a key role in the unique design features of the park. “The Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council is working to create sandstone animal ‘islands’ that will sit in

the tidal pool, which is one of the interactive aspects of the project. “Once construction is completed at the end of the year our community will benefit from a fantastic new twohectare park (in which) to exercise, relax and play.” Hunter Central Coast Development Corporation Acting Chief Executive Valentina Misevska said good progress on the park was happening every day, with recent works including the laying of new pedestrian

walkways, planting palm trees and installing sandstone seating around the community amphitheatre. “The community will soon be able to see bigger changes, with the installation of the totem poles and tidal pool islands in June and more trees, play equipment, barbecues and seating installed soon after,” Misevska said. Source: Media release, May 21 Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch

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Council says completion of pathways linked to grant funding Davistown Progress Association is hopeful that completion of a shared pedestrian/cycle pathway at Davistown could soon be in the offing, following assurances from Central Coast Council that it is seeking grant funding to undertake the works. Following a story in last week’s Coast Community News, in which the association highlighted its concerns that incomplete pathways in the Davistown area could result in a fatality if not addressed, Central Council has confirmed it has prepared a concept design for the “missing link” shared pathway along Malinya Rd. “Central Coast Council has developed a Bike Plan and a Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plan to guide our ongoing provision of an active transport network for Central Coast residents and visitors,” a Council spokesperson said. “Both Plans aim to provide

The existing pathway comes to an abrupt stop in Henderson Dr, Saratoga

pedestrians and cyclists of all abilities with a safe, high quality and well-connected network to move efficiently and conveniently throughout the Central Coast while also increasing the continuity and connectivity of existing facilities

and encouraging the use of active transport. “Council has prepared a concept design for the missing link shared pathway along Malinya Rd, Davistown, and grant funding has been sought

to undertake the works. “To-date Council has been unsuccessful in securing grant funding, however will continue to seek financial assistance through grant funding to deliver this missing link shared

pathway. Council is also currently upgrading Davistown Rd with a section from Jirramba Ave southerly towards High St identified for funding, as part of the 2020/21 Operational Plan,

and subject to Council adoption.” Progress Association President, Jenny McCulla said Planning and Public Spaces Minister, Rob Stokes, had recently announced that funds were available for councils to apply for pathways grants. “Now that funds are available, it is hoped that Council will quickly apply before the cut-off date for much needed funds to cover this missing link at Davistown, either in sections or stages or, if possible, in its entirety,” McCulla said. “If residents want to see this desperately needed link happen, they can all help by signing the online petition which will close on June 1.” McCulla said the petition had already attracted more than 350 signatures. Source: Media statement, May 25 Central Coast Council Media statement, May 27 Davistown Progress association President, Jenny McCulla

Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre and Matcham Pony Club receive State funding Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre and Matcham Valley Pony Club are both set for major upgrades, thanks to more than $440,000 in State Government funding.

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Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch said the funding had been granted through the Stronger Country Communities Fund and Infrastructure Grants program. “Kincumber Neighbourhood Centre will benefit from $255,984 to expand its operations into a larger building next door,” Crouch said. “This will enable the team to increase their reach in our community and provide programs particularly relevant to young people and those from disadvantaged backgrounds. “I congratulate Centre

Manager Colette Baron, Chairperson Michael Hynes and the entire team for their tireless work in providing opportunities to people in Kincumber and surrounding suburbs. “Matcham Pony Club is receiving $44,016 from the Stronger Country Communities Fund as well as $142,675 from the Infrastructure Grants program. “The funding will be used to build a new, competition-ready equestrian arena that is 35 metres by 65 metres in size and will replace the existing aged and deteriorating one. “There are only two competition-grade arenas on the Central Coast and this upgrade will ensure local participants have first-class facilities.”

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Crouch said both projects would offer significant advantages to the wider community. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW, John Barilaro, said Round 3 of the Stronger Country Communities Fund would see $100M distributed across regional NSW,with regional communities set to benefit from more than 550 new projects. “We are funding grassroots projects that make a real difference to each community, and we know how important it is to support our regional towns with new infrastructure and programs,” Barilaro said. Source: Media release, May 26 Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch

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Boaters and local ferry operators now have safer and easier access to Brisbane Water with upgrades now completed at Central Wharf and Eulalia Wharf at Davistown, and Kendall Road Wharf at Empire Bay. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member

for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, said the $1.4M upgrades would make the shoreline more accessible in a range of tide and weather conditions. “The three wharf upgrades are jointly funded by the NSW Government and Central Coast Council,” Crouch said. “The previous wharves were fixed structure and did not have sufficient disability access for

boaters and ferry passengers. “This work means access is improved from both the waterway and land side. “Boaters can now tie up vessels and visit surrounding shops or foreshore areas more safely and easily.” Central Coast Council’s Director Roads Transport Drainage and Waste, Boris Bolgoff, said the significant

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will benefit locals and visitors now and into the future. Boating Now is the NSW Government’s $98 million program to support initiatives which improve the boating experience in NSW, including the delivery of recreational boating infrastructure across our waterways. Completion of the wharves is timely, with the NSW

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Coast suburbs vulnerable to Covid-19 economic fallout Several Central Coast suburbs are at high and medium-high risk of job losses in the wake of the coronavirus, according to a new report. The highest risk suburbs are all in the north, including Blue Haven and San Remo, followed by other high risk suburbs, Wyong, Toukley, Norah Head, Summerland Point, Gwandalan, Lake Munmorah, Mannering Park, Budgewoi, Buff Point and Halekulani. The updated Employment Vulnerability Index (EVI) 3.0, created by researchers at the Universities of Newcastle and Griffith, maps suburbs Australia wide that are susceptible to economic and social disadvantage due to the health crisis. Suburbs are ranked in four categories: high risk, medium-high risk, mediumlow risk and low risk. Suburbs listed as mediumhigh risk include, among others, Wyoming, Wamberal, Forresters Beach, Terrigal, Avoca, North Avoca, Copacabana, Kariong, Kincumber, Narara, Macmasters Beach, Niagara Park, Lisarow, Green Point, Saratoga and Davistown. At lower risk are Gosford, Springfield, Koolewong and Point Clare. Each suburb has a comprehensive socioeconomic profile in the EVI 3.0 report, detailing the score indicators that place them in a certain category, compared to both NSW and Australian averages. Co-authors of EVI 3.0 are Professor Bill Mitchell, Director of University of Newcastle’s Centre of Full Employment and Equity, and Professor Scott Baum, a member of Griffith University’s Cities Research Institute and Policy Innovation Hub. They used Australian Bureau of Statistics Census data, combined with previous EVI data and insights on the jobs most affected by an economic downturn, to model COVID-19’s effect on around 88 percent of the national population. This “coronavirus version” is the third Employment Vulnerability Index. The first was in 2009 at the start of the Global Financial Crisis, and the second two years later in 2011. “The unfolding COVID-19 pandemic has delivered significant economic and social pain with the worst affected being the people

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who lose their jobs,” Professor Mitchell said. “Look at the profiles for each region and you can pick out very quickly the ones that are likely to be in a high risk category,” he said. “When the Australian economy goes down, there are industries that are much more sensitive to shifts in economic prosperity, such as manufacturing, retail trade, hospitality. “If an area has a significantly higher proportion of its citizens that haven’t gone on to tertiary study, then that shows up as a risk factor too, because they’re likely to be in lower skilled jobs and, typically in a recession, those lower skilled jobs go first. “Another factor in an area of high risk unemployment is the proportion of part time or casual workers, and they are usually the first ones to go when a business starts to struggle.” Every suburb in the north listed in the report as being high risk or medium high risk, recorded higher than NSW and Australian averages in relation to the percentage of part time workers, the percentage of people without post secondary school qualifications and people employed in industries which would be most impacted in economic downturn. “Predictions place the unemployment rate moving to double digits over the next few months, a level not seen since the economic downturn of the 1990s,” Professor Mitchell said. “The forced shutdown of many businesses due to public health requirements has meant that the worst affects have been seen in retail, personal services, accommodation, cafes, restaurants and air transport, with potential flow on effects to manufacturing, mining, construction, finance and

real estate. “We are likely to see that existing disadvantaged places become more disadvantaged as employment options shift, and we are likely to see a new breed of disadvantaged places following their wake, as once stable labour markets begin to decline. “Clearly, the government needs to target the lack of jobs problem and consider policies which will ensure the distribution of job opportunities,” Professor Mitchell said, and the EVI 3.0 Research Report details a range of solutions for the government’s consideration. “During the Global Financial Crisis, for example, the sort of data we produced was very useful for governments to identify several regions for priority regional development stimulus. “It allows governments to immediately understand where the jobs are going to be lost when the economy’s approaching recession arrives and to target the epicentres of the problem for fiscal stimulus. “The aim is job creation programs, and for example, you wouldn’t really pump money into one of those inner northern Sydney suburbs where there’s little job loss if the economy goes really down. “You’d be looking to stop unemployment rising significantly through job creation programs in Blue Haven and San Remo, for instance, and getting local government to create some work in the high risk local council areas. “Another use of the data in the EVI, and we’ve tried to get the State Government on board, is to future proof communities where regional development and long term strategies encourage certain industries to start or relocate,

to provide incentives for secure industries to set up around growing areas. “Say, for instance, if a government department was transferred to Wyong, that would do heaps to improve the job security of residents all around that area by giving them alternative job opportunities, rather than being exposed to the sort of precarious retail sector.” Professor Mitchell said statistics in the report are not actual unemployment figures, they are “just a projection of risk, a suburb’s vulnerability to job losses” in an economic slowdown. Australian Bureau of Statistics figures show that as at the week ending April 18, five weeks after Australia recorded its 100th COVID-19 case, Central Coast had recorded a 5.7 percent decrease in jobs. Professor Mitchell warned that withdrawing government support after the health crisis was over might undo any positive outcomes. “There is real danger that the government will retract its support mechanisms too soon. “This is something that we have seen before,” he said. “Ultimately, how these suburbs fare will depend on the impact of the federal government’s economic rescue package and the depth of the economic downturn. “It will be a matter of wait and see.” Source: Interview, May 23 Media release, May 19 Professor Bill Mitchell Research Report, Apr 26 Employment Vulnerability Index 3.0 Centre of Full Employment and Equity, University of Newcastle Media release, May 25 Australian Bureau of Statistics Reporter: Sue Murray

Restrictions eased further on the Coast Life could be back to normal sooner than we think on the Central Coast, with the NSW Government announcing sweeping changes to lockdown restrictions. What started as a return to fulltime face to face schooling from May 25, social house calls and a shot in the arm for the hospitality industry has tentatively transitioned into a reboot of public life by the government, with Premier Gladys Berejiklian first announcing the ban on holiday travel was to be lifted from June 1. That announcement was quickly followed by a second confirming museums, galleries and libraries had also been greenlit to reopen and that appears to have opened the floodgates with the government rolling out reforms to get NSW

back up and running. Since then, the Premier has announced further changes for the hospitality sector, allowing pubs, clubs, cafes and restaurants to have up to 50 customers, a $50M Rescue and Restart funding package for the arts and culture sector and that beauty and nail salon operators can reopen. All of these reforms come into effect from June 1 but are subject to strict conditions around social distancing and cleanliness. The Coast has no COVID-19 patients in hospital, with no new cases recorded in the region for almost two weeks and 117 cases having been released from daily follow-up. Source: Media releases, May 20 and 21 Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch NSW Premier’s website

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Wild dog cull curbs livestock losses A major operation by Greater Sydney Local Land Services (GSLLS) has culled large numbers of wild dogs in the Kulnura area, following increased reports of attacks on livestock in recent months. GSLLS biosecurity officer, Gareth Cleal, led the campaign enlisting the support of landholders and public land managers in the Mangrove Creek catchment area including Central Coast Council, Forestry Corporation NSW and Hanson Quarry. “After the bushfires we had increased reports from landholders of dogs killing livestock in the Kulnura area,” Cleal said. “We’d recorded nearly 120 deaths in total.” Cleal worked with the community to set up monitoring cameras on impacted properties, identifying about 10 different dogs including pups within the first two days. “It was obvious livestock losses were going to continue

Paris Helson and Gareth Cleal set up a monitoring camera

if we didn’t do anything and within days, we’d rolled out a baiting program which covered more than 1000 ha,” he said. “Within weeks, the number of dogs recorded on cameras had dropped dramatically and within a month livestock attacks and sightings were non-existent.” Livestock owner, Shane Helson, was one of the residents to take part in the program after losing more than 20 sheep to dog attacks in just two weeks.

“We’ve been here 20 years and I’ve never seen anything like it, it was horrific,” he said. “My daughter would go down in the morning to check on the sheep because we were very worried about what had happened overnight. “I would see her calling and think to myself what’s happened now; on more than one occasion she discovered total devastation from dog attacks. “I’ve never faced a situation

like this, it’s a bit overwhelming but I called LLS and Gareth was here the next day with a cage trap and some great advice. “It was amazing how quickly the attacks stopped, it just shows how important it is that everyone plays their part in these programs, whether they’re directly affected or not.” Cleal said the incident highlighted the fact that wild dog control is more important than ever as the bushland recovers from the devastating bushfire season of late 2019 and early this year. “These programs are critical to supporting our local farmers as well as protecting our environment, native wildlife and domestic animals,” Cleal said. The annual autumn baiting program conducted throughout the Central Coast concludes on May 29. Source: Media release, May 21 Greater Sydney Local Land Services

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Council bins are overflowing With its draft Waste Resource Management Strategy available for final public review until June 21, Central Coast Council has come under fire for not effectively managing the collection of rubbish from its own bins in public spaces. Environmentalist Anthony Horwood of Terrigal said there were ongoing waste management issues associated with Council bins on the foreshore at South Avoca Beach and other bins around the region.

“Unfortunately (for three Mondays) in a row that I have noticed waste spilling out on to the pavement from grossly overfull bins (at South Avoca), and on each occasion a significant amount has made its way to the stormwater system,” Horwood said. “Some (is) trapped by the large holed grid above and some below in the stormwater drain. “Those two adages ‘what drops on the ground all flows to the sea’ and ‘out of sight out of mind’ ring in my ears. “Surely we have gone beyond

the point of ignoring ocean pollution, or worse just accepting that it occurs and not dealing with it.” Horwood said he had noticed the problem at other locations including Terrigal, Avoca and Toowoon beaches since COVID-19 social restrictions were relaxed. “What I think is happening is that there are a lot of people gathering at their local cafes and getting a coffee which of course are now pretty much confined to takeaway cups,” he said. “That means a lot more

rubbish being generated and then rubbish bins are overflowing, which is ending up on the ground and then in storm-water drains and out to sea. “I just don’t think Council has recognised this issue or reacted to it yet.” Horwood has emailed councillors asking them to intercede in a direction to the operational arm of Council to deal with the issue. Source: Media release, May 25 Environmentalist Anthony Horwood

Tesch calls for idea on shared spaces Widening footpaths and closing streets to vehicles on weekends are just some of the ways in which we can encourage more people to visit our town centres, according to Member for Gosford, Liesl Tesch.

Tesch is encouraging residents to come up with ideas to transform local streets into shared public spaces as part of a new program from the State Government to increase places for people to safely walk, cycle or exercise. She said the new $15M Streets as Shared Spaces fund

will support councils to implement pilot measures to increase public space and allow for easier social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic. “So many locals have given up the commute to Sydney and fallen in love with their neighbourhoods and public

spaces again as we adjust to this new life with social distancing and self-isolation,” Ms Tesch said. “It’s made us realise just how lucky we are to have the environment and lifestyle we have on the Coast.” Tesch said many areas on the

Coast, such as the Woy Woy Peninsula, could make perfect trial areas for new public space programs, particularly those towns with flat terrain, cyclepaths, and local shops. “There are so many small things that can be done to make our community healthier, encourage walking and make it

easier to maintain socialdistancing – such as widening footpaths or closing a street to vehicles on weekends,” she said. Tesch is asking residents to send in their ideas for what could be done around their area or town centre to encourage better use of public spaces. “Getting the views and ideas of the community is important so Central Coast Council knows what changes people want to see and will use,” she said. “I’d encourage everyone in the community to think creatively about what small changes we can make that will make the Coast an event better place to live and move around.” Improving walkability around our town centres will also be an added benefit for business owners, Ms Tesch said. “We have all had to stay away from our favourite coffee shop, or lunch spot, but this funding program will bring back the life to our high streets.” Councils will be able to apply for grants of up to $100,000 for short-term, quick response projects, such as widening footpaths and temporary cycle lanes, and up to $1M for longerterm projects, such as changes to road alignments and widths and trialling lower speed limits. Residents are encouraged to email their ideas to Ms Tesch at Gosford@parliament.nsw.gov. au and these will be sent as a submission to Central Coast Council. Councils can apply for Streets as Shared Spaces grants until June 30. Source: Media release, May 14 Member for Gosford Ms Liesl Tesch

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No going back on globalisation Recently, there has been a debate in the Forum of Coast Community News regarding the merits for Australians of industrial protectionism as against us operating in a relatively free market globally. Robert Findley (edition 243) regrets the loss of job opportunities and being able to buy only foreign-made clothing and footwear, these having gradually displaced locally made ones, as protectionism has diminished. In contrast, Bruce Hyland focuses on the benefits to our standard of living of freer participation in international markets, while acknowledging that we need to maintain our ability to meet our food needs, and be adaptable enough to fill any gaps in supply of other

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See Page 2 for contribution conditions essentials in the event of disruption to imports. There is no disputing that participation in international markets has made goods such as clothing available at prices accessible to most, and in the absence of sweatshop pay and conditions here. My concern is that our choices have not been sufficiently nuanced.

We should be more ethical, by blocking imports produced through gross human exploitation and export of animals that suffer dreadfully as a consequence, and we must ensure that agreed pay and conditions are adhered to in the employment of, for example, those on short-term visas. For those displaced from employment through changes in markets, there should be funded retraining, not just payment support. Furthermore, government should display vision through more selective intervention to encourage developments in the long-term interest of the great majority of Australians. I refer to the vehicle manufacturing industry to illustrate the latter.

We are going from an industry that, with protection, produced way too many variations of a car for a small domestic market, to its closure. In the process it seems to have been forgotten that, through vehicle manufacturing, many old and new Australians gained work skills, including English language, capabilities which they have then applied elsewhere in the economy to all our benefit. Indeed, it has been these positive externalities that can be argued to have justified industry protection. A more targeted approach from government might have served us better, not only by having maintained this most important route for upward economic mobility of some of our most vulnerable labour force members, but through

Terrigal is a shambles I’ve lived on the Coast for around 40 years, so I think I qualify to be a local. Have followed the changes in various areas, some for the better and others for the worst, but that’s the world. I’ve chosen Terrigal as my destination as I live close by. Terrigal used to be quaint, charming and even a little sophisticated. It used to have the village atmosphere with very good small shops. Still has SPAR which is excellent, but shopping centres partly took care of the disappearance of the small shops. Now what has happened the last many years is a

FORUM mismanagement of Terrigal and close by areas. No breathing space anymore and development of buildings everywhere you can fit it in with no green spaces around. Many of the so called high rise buildings with units are sold as investment properties which means that people don’t live there on a permanent basis. This does not create a community.

Last week’s report in Coast News regarding parking in Terrigal - well, I would like to know at what time of the day or night and time of the year that assessment was made

because it does not make sense. Parking in Terrigal is in shambles. I strongly feel that the thinking behind Terrigal parking is this: The Haven is going to be part of the CBD parking, hence the fact the new Haven walkway is made to make it an easy walk, and please spare me any more lines regarding how oldies and people with strollers cannot walk up the hill. This is absolute manipulatory talk which people “buy” and political votes may be reached. The parking at the Terrigal Surf Club is a can of worms and should have been a grassy area with benches and tables/ playground.

Now, the area next to the Medical Centre will be another building and many people will choose another Medical Centre where they can park nearby. One day there will be few people attending above and why don’t we just bulldoze it and build some more investment properties? While we’re at it why don’t we just bulldoze the Police Station as well. Whomever is behind the development of Terrigal is not doing it for the wellbeing of the locals but for the dollar signs in their eyes and that about sums it up. Email, May 27 Inger Terp, North Avoca

Thank you Keron and the Waggy Store There’s one person in this quiet village of Wagstaffe who, during the disruptions of the coronavirus, has been such a hero to the community that she deserves public acknowledgement. The Wagstaffe General Store is old style in appearance, as befits a heritage building harking back to the days when this part of the Coast was

FORUM dominated by the shacks of fishing people. The store is also old style – in the best sense – in what it offers: which is to say, everything! Coffees, milkshakes, fish and chips, bread, cakes, milk, lollies, fruit and veggies, newspapers and magazines, the keys to the community hall

and the tennis court, a community library, and a post office. Presiding over all this is one person, the manager, Keron Irving. In the best of times, preCorona, Keron worked 12-hour days, seven days a week, month after month, year after year. Now, during the Corona time, when so much else has been

closed down, Keron still works 12-hour days, seven days a week. With her loyal and cheerful staff, supported by a community that loves her, Keron put in place safety routines that have kept customers and staff out of danger and able to live as near as possible to “real life as we used to know it.” Email, 19 Apr 2020 Helen Menzies, Wagstaffe

selective tariff application, that encourages manufacturers to limit activity to where it is needed most. For instance, many households would surely benefit by having one or two very small, one-person batterydriven vehicles, that could be parked securely, to commute short distances for employment etc. as a complement to the family car. Some are calling for bicycles to perform this function, but few want to arrive at work tousled, unsuitably dressed and perhaps wet as well. Besides tariff protection, support in the form of no additional registration fee for those with a family car would be justified by reduced pollution, road damage and car parking space demands at rail stations etc.

And in the current climate, where so many more are to descend on CBDs in their private vehicles, the potential for more cars parked per unit area would be very attractive. Something might be possible with insurance costs too. We are a quaternary or knowledge-based economy, which necessitates operating globally - there is no going back, short of the dystopian developments’ beloved of sci-fi writers, and even COVID-19 isn’t quite that (thank goodness), but let’s ensure that greater knowledge is employed, not just in what we produce and in locating selling opportunities, but in decisionmaking in how we participate within the global market. Email, May 25 Sonnie Hopkins, Tascott

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When essential services stayed open at the onset of COVID-19, two of those services were the early childhood centres and aged care providers.

Federal and state leaders commended and praised those who worked through the pandemic helping others in their time of need, looking after the children of front line workers and in many cases

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looking after the frail and elderly to stay safe in their own homes with personal care. Why then, don’t the salaries of these workers reflect the essential caring work they do every day in the community? Email, May 23 Margaret Marshall, Wyoming

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Police car rammed at Springfield A search is underway to locate the driver of a vehicle after a police car was rammed at Springfield. At about 9:30pm on Sunday May 24, officers from Brisbane Water Police District were patrolling Erina, when they noticed a Nissan Elgrand driving erratically. When police attempted to stop the Nissan on Sherwood Drive, Springfield, it stopped momentarily, before reversing into the front of the police vehicle. The Nissan drove forward, before reversing into the police car a second time. The Nissan drove a short distance and conducted a U-turn, before reversing into the front of the police vehicle a third time and then fled the

scene. The two male senior constables in the vehicle were uninjured and called for assistance. The Nissan was located nearby on Willow Rd a short time later. A perimeter was established, and with assistance from the Dog Unit and PolAir, a search commenced to locate the driver of the vehicle – who is still outstanding. Anyone who may have information is urged to contact Gosford Police Station on (02) 4323 5599 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Source: Press release, May 25 NSW Police Media

Brisbane Water Police are on the hunt for the driver that rammed two of their own

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Search for missing woman Tuggerah Lakes Police District is appealing to the public to help locate a woman who disappeared from Wyong Hospital. Sixty-nine-year-old Natalie Spence was last seen at the hospital’s Miri Miri Mental Health Ward around 6pm on Friday, May 22, by hospital staff. Police have commenced inquiries in relation to the whereabouts of Spence and hold concerns for her welfare, as do her family. Spence is believed to be utilising a green Honda HR-V, vehicle registration CNI22J,

A Springfield man has been charged after allegedly defrauding elderly residents of the Central Coast.

and could be anywhere on the Coast. She is known to frequent Umina. Spence is described as female, 165cm tall, med build, Caucasian appearance, fair complexion, light brown hair and blue eyes and of Russian decent. She was last seen wearing a green jumper over a pink top, blue pants and white shoes. Source: Website, May 27 Tuggerah Lakes Police District Police Report E 74424140

A search is underway to locate Natalie Spence

In February 2020, officers from The Hume Police District commenced an investigation into fraud offences committed against older members of the community. Police have been told 15 residents from retirement villages and residential complexes located in the Central Coast, Southern Highlands, Illawarra and Canberra received phone calls between January and April 2020, from a man purporting to be from their bank. Police allege the man stole bank cards then called the owners, getting information from them which enabled him

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to withdrawal cash from ATMs across East Gosford, Tuggerah Lakes, East Maitland, Tahmoor, Belmont, Dapto and Canberra. Following extensive inquiries, investigators attended a home in Springfield, about 8:30am on Monday May 25 and arrested a 45-year-old man. A search warrant was executed at the home a short time later, with officers seizing mobile phones, cannabis, banking documentation and

clothing. The man was taken to Woy Woy Police Station, where he was charged with 19 counts of dishonestly obtain property by deception and possess prohibited drug. He was refused bail and appeared at Newcastle Local Court on Tuesday May 26. Investigations are continuing and police are reminding members of the public, especially vulnerable people such as the elderly, to never give their bank or personal details out. Those who are concerned their details have been fraudulently obtained are urged to contact their local police station. Source: Press release, May 26 NSW Police Meida

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Man wanted in relation to drug and traffic crimes Brisbane Water Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man wanted by virtue of arrest warrants. Fifty-year-old Phillip Murphy is wanted on a conviction warrant relating to drug and traffic related matters. Police have received information that he could be in the Killcare area.

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Man verbally abused Police are appealing for information after a man was verbally abused and his car was damaged at Erina. At about 2:45pm on Tuesday, May 5, a 20-year-old man was seated in his Mazda CX3 in the ground floor car park at a shopping centre on Terrigal Drive, Erina, when a group of youths approached the vehicle. Police have been told the group of teenage boys and girls

started yelling at the man, before one of the boys jumped on the bonnet of the car and kicked the windscreen and another boy spat on the car window. The group left and the man drove out of the car park, before contacting security. Officers from Brisbane Water Police District were notified and attended.

Police commenced inquiries and would like to speak to a group of young people, in particular two teenage boys. The first is described as wearing a hat, light coloured t-shirt, shorts and bright red shoes. The second is described as having blond hair and wearing a t-shirt and shorts. Source: Press release, May 14 NSW Police Media

Heather and Mark? Brisbane Water Police are seeking assistance to locate the owner of property found at the Kincumber boat ramp at 3pm on Saturday, May 16. The property consisting of a suitcase containing books and photo’s, with cards addressed

to ‘Heather and Mark’. The property has been seized by Police who are attempting to locate the owner/s. Proof of ownership will be required. Anyone with information

about this property can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page. Crime report E 77115888 relates. Source: Website, May 19 Brisbane Water Police District

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Peninsula car chase At about 10pm on Wednesday May 20, Brisbane Water Proactive Police were patrolling Umina Beach when they observed a black BMW 3 Series sedan turn into Trafalgar Ave.

Murphy is described as being of Caucasian appearance, large build, 170 to 175cm tall, blue eyes with a fair complexion. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Source: Website, May 26 Brisbane Water Police District

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Police intended to stop the vehicle for a random breath test when the vehicle accelerated harshly and overtook a vehicle on the wrong side of the road. A police pursuit was initiated with police pursuing the vehicle to Point Clare where the vehicle was abandoned in Talinga Ave with the driver and female

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passenger fleeing on foot. Police dogs tracked the driver and passenger with both located hiding in separate locations nearby. During the pursuit the vehicle travelled in excess of

signposted speed, travelled on the wrong side of the road, failed to stop at red lights and narrowly missed colliding with several police vehicles. The man was arrested and conveyed to Woy Woy Police Station where he was subsequently charged with: Police pursuit – not stop – drive recklessly; Drive motor vehicle during disqualification period (disqualified until May 2036). He was bail refused to Newcastle Local Court the following day. Source: Website, May 20 Brisbane Water Police District

Police investigate credit card fraud around Gosford Police are appealing to the public for information following multiple fraud incidents in Gosford. Brisbane Water Police are investigating several fraudulent credit card transactions that occurred around Gosford from March 5 to 6. Officers have obtained CCTV images of a man who may be able to assist with their investigation. He is described as: Caucasian, 30 to 40-years-old, distinctive mohawk haircut, wearing a black jumper, black/green

cargo shorts and white sneakers. He was seen getting into a white Ford Fiesta at one of the locations. Police are urging anyone with information about this incident to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Crime report E 144501502 relates. Source: Website, May 21 Brisbane Water Police District

Man charged with break and enter A 26-year-old Gosford man has been arrested and charged with aggravated offences. At about 11:37am on Sunday, May 17, police allege the man gained access into a club premises on Dane Dr, Gosford, setting off alarms. Police attended a short time later and searched the property.

CCTV was reviewed where images of the man were obtained, and he was subsequently identified. At about 2pm the following day, Police attended a residence in Gosford where the man was arrested and conveyed to Woy Woy Police Station.

He was charged with one count of break and enter intend to commit serious indicatable offence. He was bailed to appear before Gosford Local Court on August 6. Source: Website, May 19 Brisbane Water Police District

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How are we going to know who’s died? The cost of losing regional news by Georgia Wilkins and Kishor Napier-Raman When the town of Braidwood, near Canberra, lost its local newspaper, some residents asked a very simple journalistic question: “How are we going to know who’s died?” Obituaries, council notices and local sport — these had been essential in keeping the community informed and connected. Now they were gone. The Braidwood Times is just one of about 152 community and regional newspapers around the country that have suspended printing due to the pandemic. After surviving the loss of classifieds and the move towards Facebook and Google, they now face their biggest challenge yet in COVID-19. “We’re extremely concerned about these closures,” the chair of Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), Rod Sims, told Crikey.

“You want to have proper reporting of local council meetings, local court matters, local business dealings so that someone is watching, corruption can be exposed, and the community is better informed.” As printing presses fall silent across the country, the vital role local newspapers play in regional and suburban communities — and democracy — is becoming clear. An ACCC report sounded the alarm on these publications last year, saying they were more at risk of failing due to their heavy reliance on local business advertising, already in steep decline. The report revealed there were 21 local government areas that had no coverage from a local newspaper — and that was before COVID-19 triggered widespread closures or print suspensions by the two biggest regional news owners: News Corp, and Antony Catalano’s Australian Community Media (ACM) network. Last month News Corp suspended print editions of 60 community and regional newspapers. Those papers may never return, after Catalano backed out of a deal to buy them. ACM has suspended print editions of nearly 100 of its regional mastheads. Sims was worried that more newsrooms would follow: “Obviously the announcement by News Corp in relation to their [suburban] publications

is just further evidence that these publications are under pressure and that’s a real threat to democracy in general.” The picture emerging is grim. A map of closures by the Public Interest Journalism Initiative (PIJI) shows newsrooms have shut down in almost every state, with “news deserts” emerging in the Hunter Valley and parts of South Australia. “We see this as an absolute crisis,” the journalism academic and PIJI board member, Margaret Simons, said.

“It’s not the kind of crisis where you see the effects straight away, but the impact on the nation to be democratically healthy and governable are huge.”

also, on a daily basis, it also carries stories about our people and our personalities.”Bruce Ellen, the general manager of Latrobe Valley Express and Gippsland Times in Gippsland, Victoria said the journalism the paper does is vital because “nobody else cares about it”. “News Corp doesn’t care about it. Nine doesn’t care about it. Commercial radio gives lip service to it. They just don’t cover local news,” he said. In South Australia, Peri Strathearn, who has set up his own news site after being stood down from the Murray Valley Standard, said the suspension of the paper has left readers in the dark when it comes to local issues. “It would be such a loss to Murray Bridge and the Murraylands if there is no local voice reporting on what’s happening,” he said.

Many more towns like Braidwood are feeling the effects. The Maitland Mercury has served the Hunter Valley town of Maitland since 1843, making it the oldest regional paper in NSW.

South Australian journalist, Peri Strathearn

Last month ACM suspended the paper’s print run, and locals fear it’ll never return. Loretta Baker, who’s lived in the town for 30 years and became its first female mayor in 2017, says the town lost far more than just a newspaper: “They’ve chronicled every flood, every drought, every natural disaster, our whole history.” As a regional newspaper servicing a town of 78,000, the Mercury could tell the kinds of intimate, personal stories that would never get heard in a national news cycle fixated on coronavirus or the latest rumblings in Canberra. “But more importantly, the things that won’t survive on Facebook are the highs and lows of individuals and their families,” Baker said. “So I guess the Mercury carries our history, but

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Kristy Hess, leader of research into local and community media at Deakin University, says the closure of newsrooms was a huge risk to a healthy democracy. “We’ve seen the rise of news deserts in the US, Canada and UK, where there is no designated news source,” she said. “We need to be very watchful of what’s happening in the Australian context.” Not only was democracy impacted, but so too was social cohesion. In fire-effected towns, this is felt acutely. “I don’t think it occurred to anyone that suddenly we might not have a local paper,” veteran Braidwood journalist Robin TennantWood said. “We’ve gone through such a hard time and we’ve pulled through because we’ve stuck together.” Tennant-Wood has stepped in to fill the void in

Braidwood, publishing her own newspaper Braidwood’s Changing Times at her own expense. But other towns aren’t so lucky. Eden, which is recovering from bushfires and battling rising unemployment, has lost the Eden Magnet — another suspended ACM title. “Eden is hanging by a thread, economically – the town needs more of a voice, not less,” Bega Valley Shire councillor Jo Dodds said. The permanent closure of the Parkes Champion Post, another 100-year-old ACM title which has been suspended due to COVID-19, would be an ‘unmitigated disaster’ for Parkes, Mayor Ken Keith says.

“Not having a local paper to me is almost an indication that a community is dying.” Keith said the Champion Post was not just an important source of local news, it was one of the main ways the council communicated with the community on issues like town planning and development. “People have had to go online to get information, but not everyone can do that,” he said. It’s a concern shared by Maitland’s Loretta Baker. The Mercury, which published a print paper three times a week, will still be operating online, albeit in a more limited capacity. For many locals, particularly older readers less comfortable with online news, getting the Mercury was a kind of lifelong ritual. “The elderly always had the Mercury, and they always did the morning walk to pick it up,” she said. “They had a chat to someone in the newsagent, there was a social connection along the way. Baker says that without a physical paper so much of the town’s social fabric would be lost. “Local charities and sporting events would have to look elsewhere for sponsorship and people who’d suffered accidents or injuries won’t be able to look to the Mercury for support,” he says. This article was published by Crikey.com.au. CCN wishes to thank Crikey.com and the authors for allowing us to reprint their work here.

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Disney to Diva After its successful Anzac Day performance at Central Coast Stadium, Coast Opera Australia (COA) will once again take over the Stadium for An Afternoon with Coast Opera Australia featuring Disney to Diva. The fundraising concert on the afternoon of Sunday, June 7 will see some of Disney’s biggest anthems ring out across Gosford, along with other musical theatre and operatic classics. It will also be livestreamed across COA’s Facebook page, website and YouTube channels.

as well as Central Coast Newspapers Facebook page. Taking on the role of leading lady will be COA Founder, Artistic Director and internationally acclaimed soprano, Angela Brewer, who’ll be joined by Italian Tenor, Gaetano Bonsante and former Principal Artist with Opera Australia, Andrew Jones. Brewer, who trained at the Victorian College of the Arts in Melbourne, began performing with Opera Australia over 15 years ago as a chorus member at the tender age of 22. She made her international

debut in Macau, China in 2008 and, in 2014, performed at The Royal Danish Opera House, Copenhagen. Gaetano Bonfante is another of Australia’s best-known tenors, treating audiences to the folk songs of Southern Italy, including those immortalised by Andrea Bocelli. In 2016, he sang the role of Alfredo in Verdi’s La Traviata in 18 Cities throughout China with the Australian International Opera Company. Brewer and Bonfante will be accompanied by young Australian baritone, Andrew

Jones, who has also featured in musical theatre productions of Fiddler on the Roof and Kiss Me Kate. And, in an exciting twist, the trio will also be joined by talented, local 12 year old, Maggie Smith, a dance student at GCS Dance studios. “This is a great opportunity to bring more live music to the Coast and to show the people of Gosford that COA can be so much more than just operatic repertoire,” Brewer said. And notwithstanding the limits on public gatherings there may still be a chance for

a lucky few to enjoy the festivities in person. “I’m looking into the possibility of families being able to rent a box at the stadium as that should satisfy distancing measures, and hopefully that’s something I’ll be able to confirm a little closer to the date.” Since launching COA a little over a year and a half ago, it’s been a dream of Brewer’s to bring her craft to life at the stadium – she just never imagined it would happen under such circumstances. “It’s such an amazing venue and it’s got so much more

potential than just being for sport – wouldn’t a summer concert series just be fantastic?” The concert will also be a way for COA to generate some income for its artists with livestream viewers able to donate to the registered charity and arts organisation if they’re enjoying the show. Disney to Diva will take place from 4pm on June 7.

These chickens know how to have a good time Kindergarten students from Wyoming’s Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School, embraced their inner divas and divos for National Simultaneous Storytime. An initiative of the Australian Library and Information Association to foster a love of reading, National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS) involves the simultaneous reading of an Australian picture book in libraries, schools, pre-schools, childcare centres and family homes around the country. 2020 is the 20th anniversary of the NSS, with 2019 its most successful year ever with over 1,1380,000 participants taking part in Australia and across the globe.

This year’s NSS picture book is Whitney and Britney Chicken Divas, written by Lucinda Gifford and published by Scholastic Australia. A tale about two gorgeous chooks who sleep all day and dance and sing all night, students at OLR Wyoming (and their teachers) decided to emulate Whitney and Britney’s glamorous style by creating some special, feathered crowns that complemented the sequin vests the school provided Kindy classes to wear during the reading. Source: Website, May 27 Bernard Cumming, Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School Wyoming Reporter: Dilon Luke

OLR Wyoming Kindy students in their Chicken Diva outfits

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Harvest Festival goes online It might not be the event Coast residents are used to, but the highly popular annual Harvest Festival will go ahead despite the coronavirus through an exciting new online format. Central Coast Council said residents would be able to explore the four event hubs of the festival through video packages featured on the Harvest Festival Facebook page and Council’s new Coast Connect YouTube channel. Council’s Unit Manager Community Partnerships, Glenn Cannard, said while locals and visitors may not be physically heading to the beautiful Central Coast hinterland this June longweekend they would still be able to take a glimpse behind the farm gate. “Harvest Festival is one of our most popular events – both with locals and tourists – and we know it’s disappointing that the physical event can’t go forward but we’re thrilled to bring some of the magic of Harvest directly into our homes,” Cannard said. “We’ve worked with our event hub partners to create four video packages – Taste of

Harvest, Paddock to Plate, Embrace the Adventure, Farmers’ Story – and each of these highlights packages will be available on the Harvest Festival Facebook page from June 6.” Viewers will be able to watch cooking demonstrations using local produce, discover hidden

waterfalls, pick seasonal fruit (virtually) and get to know some of the region’s farmers as they take you onto their properties, virtually. Mayor, Lisa Matthews, said Harvest Festival Online would continue the annual tradition of celebrating the spectacular Central Coast hinterland.

“We may not be donning our winter woollies to head up to our beautiful hinterland region but we will be able to experience some of the amazing local sites of the incredibly popular Harvest Festival from the safety and comfort of our living rooms,” Cr Matthews said. “Harvest Festival shines a

spotlight on one of the Coast’s hidden gems – our beautiful, fertile and productive hinterland – and it is very exciting that we can experience on online version of this event in 2020. Harvest Festival can be viewed on the Harvest Festival Facebook page and Council’s Coast Connect YouTube

Channel – centralcoast.nsw. gov.au/youtube – with the first video package on Saturday, June 6, and then each Saturday for the next three weeks after that Source: Media release, May 27 Central Coast Council

Puppy scams on the rise in COVID-19 Central Coast residents are being urged to be on the lookout for puppy related scams after a massive spike was noted by Scamwatch NSW. According to Scamwatch’s April report, incidences of puppy scams were almost five times higher than the average, with losses on track to exceed the 2019 total of $360,000. “A lot of people are stuck at home and going online to buy a pet to help them get through the loneliness of social isolation,” Australian Competition and Consumer Commission Deputy Chair, Delia Rickard said. “If a cute puppy offered online sounds too good to be true, it

probably is. “The rush to get a new pet and the unusual circumstances of COVID-19 makes it harder to work out what’s real or a scam. “Scammers set up fake websites or ads on online classifieds and social media pretending to sell sought-after dog breeds and will take advantage of the fact that you can’t travel to meet the puppy in person. “The scammer will usually ask for up-front payments via money transfer to pay for the pet and transport it to you. “Once you have paid the initial deposit, the scammer will find new ways to ask for more money and scammers are now using the COVID-19

pandemic to claim higher transportation costs to get across closed interstate borders or additional fees for ‘coronavirus treatments. “Unfortunately, once you make the payments, the seller will cease all contact,” Rickard said. Rickard said the most common breeds reported were Cavoodles and French Bulldogs and most people contacted the scammers via an email address they found online. “The safest option is to only buy or adopt a pet you can meet in person and if you cannot do that during the current lockdown restrictions, consider putting the search on hold,” Rickard said.

“Scam websites can look quite convincing, so try not to fall for the adorable puppy pictures they post, and remember, if the price looks too good to be true, it probably is. “Research the seller by running an internet search using the exact wording in the ad and do a reverse image search for pictures of the specific puppy, as you’re likely to be dealing with a scammer if you find matching images or text on multiple websites. “If you are in doubt, seek advice from a reputable breeders association, vet or local pet shop,” Rickard said. Source: Website, May 21 Brisbane Water Police District

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Reptile Park re-opens … with a new member of the family The Australian Reptile Park at Somersby will reopen its gates on June 1, following the further relaxing of social restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic. Director Tim Faulkner said the park had been inundated with daily requests for it to reopen. “After weeks of lockdown, the public have been craving outdoor activities to experience with their family and connection to nature and now the Australian Reptile Park is ecstatic to open the doors and deliver this,” Faulkner said To welcome back visitors, the Park is offering free one-hour guided tours included with the price of general admission. “During these unprecedented times, visiting a wildlife park with your family is the best way to connect with nature and each other,” Faulkner said. “Connecting with nature and experiencing the natural world is what we do, and I can’t wait to share that again with our visitors.” Faulkner said tens-of millions of people had watched the

Park’s educational videos and live streams during lockdown as staff continued working to care for more than 3,000 animals on site. He said the park was taking extra precautions to keep visitors, staff and animals safe with all details on upgraded health and safety measures

available on it is website. The guided tours will be limited to nine visitors per group and will take visitors throughout the Park and behind the scenes and will include animal encounters between 9.30am and 2.30pm daily. Visitors will be allocated tour times upon arrival at the Park

and are encouraged to prebook. In what will be an alluring feature for many, the Park has just welcomed the first koala joey to be born since the catastrophic bushfires this summer. Staff said the arrival of “Ash” is the good news that everyone

has been waiting for since January. Park Zookeeper, Dan Rumsey, said it was an incredible moment when staff saw Ash poke her head out of her mum’s pouch for the first time. “Ash represents the start of what we’re hoping will be another successful breeding

season,” Rumsey said. “Last year, we had seven healthy koala joeys and we’re very keen to help bolster their numbers after wild populations were ravaged during the horrific bushfire season. “Ash has also been seen ‘papping’, which is a great sign that she is developing well and is growing into a healthy little koala. “Papping is a process that involves the joey feeding on its mother’s specialised form of faeces. “This strengthens the joey’s essential gut bacteria which is needed to break down eucalyptus leaf. “Ash is estimated to be five months old and is right on track to be emerging from the pouch for the first time. “Her mother Rosie has shown exemplary parenting skills and we know that Ash is in good paws.”

Salvos launch Digital Doorknock After more than 55 years of knocking on doors each May, The Salvation Army is taking its Red Shield Appeal digital in response to coronavirus. Salvos chapters across the Coast are asking residents to support their digital fundraisers by visiting digitaldoorknock. salvationarmy.org.au and using their suburb or postcode to find their nearest Red Shield Appeal. The southern end of the Coast has two active chapters with their own appeals, the Gosford

Region Salvos and the Umina Beach Corps Salvos. As of May 27, the Gosford Region Salvos have raised $5031 of their $30,000 appeal goal and the Umina Beach Corps have raised $560 of their $29,185 goal. Salvation Army Captain, Lesley Newton, said the charitable organisation was anticipating this winter would be unlike any other due to the coronavirus. “We anticipate seeing some of the greatest need that we’ve ever seen in our 140-year

history. “The COVID-19 crisis has financially crippled many Australians and it will take months to see the real impact it will have,” Cpt Newton said. Newton added that funds raised by Red Shield Appeals would stay in the regions it was collected in and go directly back into the community to support locals experiencing hardship. Charitable residents can also launch their own individual Red Shield Appeal for the Digital Doorknock and the advice from

Cpt Newton is the more the merrier. “By creating your own Digital Doorknock appeal, you will have the opportunity to help local people experiencing hardship. “We know when the chips are down, Aussies come together and do what they can to give hope, this is more important than ever,” Cpt Newton said. Source: Press release, May 8 Nicole Jenkinson, Salvation Army

Source: Media releases, May 25 and May 27 Australian Reptile Park

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5:30 Today [s] 6:00 Headline News [s] 6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 Today Extra (PG) [s] 8:30 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 9:00 The Morning Show (PG) [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 12:00 Movie: “Justice For Natalee 12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 The Dog House (PG) Holloway” (M) (’11) Stars: 1:00 Movie: “Three To Tango” (M l,s) 2:00 Jamie: Keep Cooking And Carry On [s] Stephen Amell, Tracy Pollan, (’99) Stars: Matthew Perry, 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] Melissa Ponzio, Amy Gumenick Neve Campbell 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 2:00 The Daily Edition (PG) [s] 4:00 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 4:30 Best Of The Bold And The 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:00 Better Homes And Gardens 7:30 NRL: Sydney Roosters v South 6:00 WIN News [s] Sydney Rabbitohs *Live* From 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 8:30 Movie: “Last Cab To Darwin” 7:30 Jamie: Keep Cooking And Bankwest Stadium [s] (M l) (’15) Stars: Michael Caton, Carry On [s] 9:45 Friday Night Knock Off: Ningali Lawford, Mark Coles 8:30 The Graham Norton Show Smith, Emma Hamilton, Jacki Sydney Roosters v South Sydney Rabbitohs *Live* [s] (PG) [s] Weaver, John Howard, Alan 9:10 Have You Been Paying Dukes, David Field 10:45 Movie: “Snitch” (M v,d) (’13) Attention? (M) [s] 10:50 Program To Be Advised Stars: Dwayne Johnson 10:10 Kinne Tonight (M) [s] 12:05 Movie: “Point Last Seen” (M v) 12:50 9Honey Hacks (PG) [s] 10:40 The Project (PG) [s] 1:00 Outback Brothers (PG) [s] (’98) Stars: Dana Reilly, Holly 11:10 WIN’s All Australian News [s] Belnap, Kory Thompson, Linda 1:30 Home Shopping Hamilton, Mary Kay Place, 4:30 The Avengers: Fear Merchants 12:10 The Project (PG) [s] 1:10 The Late Show (PG) [s] Kevin Kilner (PG) [s] 2:00 Home Shopping 5:30 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 2:00 Home Shopping 6:00 I Fish [s] 6:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 6:00 Home Shopping 6:30 Entertainment Tonight [s] 7:00 Weekend Today [s] 7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] 7:00 Escape Fishing With ET [s] 10:00 The Morning Show - Weekend 10:00 Today Extra - Saturday [s] 7:30 What’s Up Down Under? [s] 12:00 Knights To Remember (PG) (PG) [s] 8:00 4X4 Adventures [s] 12:30 Outback Brothers (PG) [s] 12:00 Seven’s Horse Racing [s] 9:00 Which Car (PG) [s] 1:00 Animal Embassy (PG) [s] 5:00 Seven News At 5 [s] 9:30 Studio 10 Saturday (PG) [s] 5:30 Border Security - Australia’s 1:30 World’s Greatest Natural 12:00 Bondi Rescue [s] Wonders: Mountains [s] Front Line (PG) [s] 12:30 Pooches At Play [s] 2:30 My Way Special [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 1:00 The Dog House (PG) 7:00 The Latest Seven News [s] 3:00 Delish [s] 2:00 Everyday Gourmet [s] 7:30 Movie: “Unstoppable” (M l) (’10) 3:30 The Voice (PG) [s] 2:30 Seafood Escape [s] – With an unmanned, half-mile- 5:00 NINE News: First At Five [s] 3:00 What’s Up Down Under? [s] 5:30 Getaway (PG) [s] long freight train barrelling 3:30 Farm To Fork [s] 6:00 NINE News Saturday [s] toward a city, a veteran 4:00 Three Veg And Meat [s] engineer and a young conductor 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 4:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 7:30 The Voice: Blind Audition 1 race against the clock to 5:00 10 News First [s] prevent a catastrophe. Stars: (PG) [s] 6:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) [s] Denzel Washington, Chris Pine 9:10 Movie: “Pitch Perfect 3” (PG) 7:00 The Dog House (PG) [s] (’17) Stars: Anna Kendrick 9:20 Movie: “Armageddon” (M v) 11:05 Movie: “The Wedding Ringer” 8:00 Ambulance Australia (PG) [s] (’98) Stars: Bruce Willis, Ben (MA15+) (’15) Stars: Kevin Hart 9:30 999: What’s Your Emergency Affleck, Liv Tyler, Steve (M) [s] Buscemi, Billy Bob Thornton, 12:55 Australia’s Top Ten Of 10:30 One Born Every Minute Everything (M) [s] Dan Truman Australia (M) [s] 1:50 9Honey - He Said, She Said 12:10 Quantico: The Conscience 11:30 Blue Bloods (M v) [s] (PG) [s] Code/ Fear And Flesh (M) [s] 12:30 Bull: Absolution (M v) [s] 2:00 Home Shopping 2:00 Home Shopping 6:00 Religious Programs [s] 6:00 Animal Tales [s] 6:00 Home Shopping 7:30 Fishing Australia [s] 7:00 Weekend Today [s] 7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] 8:00 Three Veg And Meat [s] 10:00 The Morning Show - Weekend 10:00 Sports Sunday (PG) [s] 11:00 Sunday Footy Show (PG) [s] 8:30 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 12:00 House Of Wellness [s] 9:00 My Market Kitchen [s] 1:00 Movie: “North By Northwest” 12:00 Program To Be Advised 9:30 Studio 10 Sunday (PG) [s] 1:00 World’s Greatest Journeys (PG) (’59) Stars: Cary Grant 12:00 This Is Mexico (PG) [s] (PG) [s] 4:00 Better Homes And Gardens 2:00 Targa Great Barrier Reef 2019 12:30 Taste Of Australia With 5:00 Seven News At 5 [s] Hayden Quinn [s] 3:00 NRL: Penrith Panthers v 5:30 Sydney Weekender [s] Newcastle Knights *Live* From 1:00 Everyday Gourmet With 6:00 Seven News [s] Justine Schofield [s] Campbelltown Stadium [s] 7:00 House Rules - High Stakes 1:15 Masterchef Australia (PG) [s] 6:00 NINE News Sunday [s] (PG) [s] 2:30 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 7:00 The Voice: Blind Audition 4 8:30 Program To Be Advised (PG) [s] 3:00 My Market Kitchen [s] 9:30 Why Can’t We Sleep? (PG) [s] 3:30 Farm To Fork [s] 10:30 What The Killer Did Next: Sian 8:30 60 Minutes (PG) [s] 4:00 Which Car (PG) [s] Roberts (M v) [s] – Sian Roberts 9:30 NINE News Late [s] 4:30 RPM [s] was murdered at her home by 10:00 Inside Crime (M) [s] – In this episode we look at three lethal 5:00 10 News First [s] her friend Glynn Williams as lovers; where ‘till death do us 6:00 WIN News [s] they returned from a party in the part’ becomes a chilling 6:30 The Sunday Project (PG) [s] early hours. Williams stabbed reminder that all is not what it 7:30 Masterchef Australia (PG) [s] her to death after she seems. 9:00 FBI: Ghosts (M v) [s] confronted him about stealing 11:00 See No Evil (M) [s] 10:00 FBI: Cop And Robbers (M v) [s] her jewellery. 11:30 The Blacklist: Cornelius Ruck 12:00 The Brokenwood Mysteries: 11:00 The Sunday Project (PG) [s] Tontine (M v) [s] 12:00 Home Shopping (MA15+) [s] 2:00 Home Shopping 5:00 The Talk (PG) [s] 12:30 Home Shopping

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5:30 Today [s] 9:00 Today Extra [s] 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 1:00 Getaway (PG) [s] 1:30 The Voice: Blind Audition 4 (PG) [s] 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 The Voice: Blind Audition 5 (PG) [s] 9:00 Whitney: Can I Be Me? (Part 1) (M) [s] 10:05 NINE News Late [s] 10:35 World’s Worst Flights: Mechanical (M l) [s] 11:30 Lethal Weapon: Diggin’ Up Dirt (MA15+) [s] 12:15 Killer Couples: Sanchez/ Speaks (M v,l) [s] 1:05 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping 4:00 Ellen (PG) [s]

6:00 Headline News [s] 8:30 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 Masterchef Australia (PG) [s] 2:30 Entertainment Tonight [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 4:00 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 4:30 Best Of The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 Masterchef Australia (PG) [s] 8:40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (M) [s] – Have our contestants been paying attention? Our quizmasters and host Tom Gleisner are about to find out! 9:40 Kinne Tonight (M) [s] 10:10 Program To Be Advised 10:40 Program To Be Advised 11:20 WIN’s All Australian News [s] 12:20 The Project (PG) [s] 1:20 The Late Show (PG) [s]

News Breakfast [s] ABC News Mornings [s] Gardening Australia [s] Grand Designs [s] ABC News At Noon [s] Four Corners [s] Media Watch [s] Father Brown (PG) [s] ABC News Afternoons [s] Poh’s Kitchen [s] Gruen (PG) [s] Grand Designs [s] The Drum [s] ABC News [s] 7.30 [s] Foreign Correspondent [s] Miriam Margolyes Almost Australian (M l) [s] Road To Now (M v) [s] ABC Late News [s] Q&A (PG) [s] Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL (M l) [s] Father Brown (PG) [s] rage (MA15+) [s] Compass [s]

5:30 Today [s] 6:00 Sunrise [s] 6:00 Headline News [s] 5:00 CGTN English News 9:00 Today Extra [s] 9:00 The Morning Show (PG) [s] 8:30 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 5:15 NHK World English News 11:30 NINE’s Morning News [s] 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 5:30 Worldwatch 12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] 12:00 Movie: “The Hunt For The 1:00 Masterchef Australia (PG) [s] 1:00 PBS Newshour 1:00 Mom: Fish Town And Too Many 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] Labyrinth Killer” (M v) (’13) 2:00 Destination Flavour China Thank You’s (M) [s] Stars: Amanda Schull 2:30 Judge Judy (PG) [s] Bitesize (PG) 1:30 The Voice: Blind Audition 5 2:00 The Daily Edition (PG) [s] 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 2:10 Soundtracks: Songs That (PG) [s] 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 4:00 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] Defined History - Out Loud And 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 4:30 Best Of The Bold And The Proud (PG) 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] Beautiful (PG) [s] 3:00 Great British Railway 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] Journeys: Winchfield To 6:00 NINE News [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] Crowthorne (PG) 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 House Rules - High Stakes 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 3:35 Who Do You Think You Are?: (PG) [s] – The top four teams go 7:30 The Voice: Blind Audition 6 7:30 Masterchef Australia (PG) [s] Shane Jacobson (PG) (PG) [s] head to head as they use their – Contestants discover they 4:35 The Secret Life Of Mad King 9:00 Whitney: Can I Be Me? design skills for good as they must create a dish inspired by George (PG) (Part 2) (M) [s] compete in a grand final lifechef Coskun Uysal’s chicken 5:30 Letters And Numbers 10:05 NINE News Late [s] changing charity renovation. rice pudding dessert. 6:00 Mastermind Australia 9:00 Criminal Minds: Awakenings 10:35 Botched: 4000CC’s And 8:45 How To Stay Married (PG) [s] 6:30 SBS World News Counting (M mp) [s] (MA15+) [s] 9:15 NCIS: Fragments (M v) [s] 7:30 Who Do You Think You Are?: 11:35 Guiltology: The Murdered 10:00 Absentia: Me You Him Me 10:15 NCIS: Los Angeles: Missing Cameron Daddo (PG) (MA15+) [s] Bride (M) [s] Time (M v) [s] 8:30 Insight: Unthinkable Acts (PG) 11:00 The Latest Seven News [s] 12:30 Tipping Point [s] 11:15 WIN’s All Australian News [s] 9:30 Dateline: China’s Grey Race 11:30 The Resident: So Long, Dawn 1:20 9Honey - He Said, She Said [s] 12:15 The Project (PG) [s] 10:00 The Feed Long (M) [s] 1:30 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 1:15 The Late Show (PG) [s] 10:30 SBS World News Late 12:30 Home Shopping 2:00 Home Shopping 2:00 Home Shopping 11:05 Blinded (MA15+) (In Swedish)

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News Breakfast [s] ABC News Mornings [s] Gardening Australia [s] Grand Designs [s] ABC News At Noon [s] Q&A [s] Father Brown (PG) [s] ABC News Afternoons [s] Short Cuts To Glory - Matt Okine vs Food [s] Hard Quiz (PG) [s] Grand Designs [s] The Drum [s] ABC News [s] 7.30 [s] Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery (PG) [s] The Weekly With Charlie Pickering [s] At Home Alone Together [s] Planet America (PG) [s] The Last Leg: Locked Down Under (PG) [s] ABC Late News [s] Four Corners [s] Media Watch [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: “Murder In Mexico: The 12:00 Ellen (PG) [s] Bruce Beresford-Redman Story” 1:00 Mom: A Seafaring Ancestor (M) (’15) – Bruce BeresfordAnd A Bloomin’ Onion (M) [s] Redman, a producer for the 1:30 The Voice: Blind Audition 6 reality TV show “Survivor” (PG) [s] becomes the prime suspect in 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] the strangulation death of his 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] wife in Mexico. Stars: Colin 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] Egglesfield, James Black, 6:00 NINE News [s] Brianne Davis, Hilary Sanders 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 2:00 The Daily Edition (PG) [s] 7:30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The 3:00 The Chase UK [s] Zoo: Fishing Cat (PG) [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 8:30 Paramedics (M) [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 9:30 New Amsterdam: Matter Of 6:00 Seven News [s] Seconds (M) [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 10:40 NINE News Late [s] 7:30 House Rules - High Stakes 11:10 Chicago Med: The Space (PG) [s] Between Us (M mp) [s] 9:00 Bodyguard (MA15+) [s] 12:00 Westside: Episode 6 (M) [s] 11:05 The Latest Seven News [s] 12:50 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 11:20 The Resident: Support System 1:40 A Current Affair (PG) [s] (M) [s] 2:00 Home Shopping 12:30 Home Shopping 4:00 Ellen (PG) [s]

6:00 Headline News [s] 8:30 Studio 10 (PG) [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) [s] 1:00 Masterchef Australia (PG) [s] 2:00 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:30 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 My Market Kitchen [s] 4:00 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 4:30 Best Of The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s] 6:00 WIN News [s] 6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 Masterchef Australia (PG) [s] 8:45 Tommy: In Dreams Begin Responsibility (M) [s] – Multiple Emmy Award-winner Edie Falco stars as a former high-ranking NYPD officer who becomes the first female chief of police for Los Angeles. 9:45 Bull: Gag Order (M v) [s] 10:45 Elementary: The Latest Model (M) [s] 11:45 WIN’s All Australian News [s] 12:45 The Project (PG) [s]

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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: “Blue Lagoon: The 1:00 Chicago Med: The Space Awakening” (M) (’12) Stars: Between Us (M mp) [s] Indiana Evans, Brenton 2:00 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Thwaites, Denise Richards Zoo: Fishing Cat (PG) [s] 2:00 The Daily Edition (PG) [s] 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 3:00 The Chase UK [s] 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News [s] 4:00 Seven News At 4 [s] 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat [s] 5:00 The Chase Australia [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s] 7:30 Britain’s Got Talent: Audition 8 7:30 NRL: Brisbane Broncos v Sydney Roosters *Live* From (PG) [s] Suncorp Stadium [s] 8:45 The Front Bar (M) [s] 10:15 Movie: “Outbreak” (M l) (’95) – 9:45 Golden Point: Brisbane Broncos v Sydney Roosters [s] The Motaba virus inflicts a swift, 10:45 NINE News Late [s] horrible death, and only one man can stop it from spreading 11:15 Taken: ACGT (M v,d) [s] – A into a deadly worldwide CIA analyst’s son is kidnapped; outbreak in this riveting the team gets help from an scientific thriller. Stars: Dustin unlikely source, another kidnapping victim. Hoffman, Rene Russo, Morgan 12:05 Tipping Point (PG) [s] Freeman, Kevin Spacey 1:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 12:30 Home Shopping

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

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ARTS & CULTURE ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE

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

CENTRAL COAST ART SOCIETY

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

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HANDWEAVERS, SPINNERS AND TEXTILE ARTS GUILD

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

TOUKLEY DISTRICT ART SOCIETY

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

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

HEALTH GROUPS

GOSFORD AND DISTRICT ORCHID SOCIETY

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

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SENIORS’ COMPUTER CLUB

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

4307 9421

TERRIGAL WAMBERAL RSL SUB-BRANCH

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

Terrigal-WamberalSB@rslnsw. org.au.

CENTRAL COAST CARAVANNERS

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

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

COMMUNITY LEGAL CENTRE

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

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

0437 699 366 0407 003 214

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TERRIGAL 50+ LEISURE & LEARNING CENTRE

Fitness, yoga, bridge, mahjong, zumba gold, line Central Coast Leagues Club dancing, tai chi, painting, craft 2nd Wed & computer classes. Taste and be educated on wine 4384 5152 by various wineries. CCLC INDOOR BOWLS Purchases not mandatory Mon - Ladies Social Keith - 0420 722 529 WYOMING Wed Night & Sat - Mixed Social Fraser - 0416 831 088 COMMUNITY CENTRE Tuition given Community support, Zumba, Level 2, Central Coast LEARN TO DANCE book club, community garden, Leagues Club Social ballroom dancing for all facility hire, fine assistance, 4334 3800 ages, all you need is a desire volunteer opportunity, CDAT & to learn and dance, OSHC/Vacation Care GOSFORD NORTH no partner required. 4323 7483 PROBUS CLUB meet every Tues - St Luke’s accounts@gosfordcommunity.org.au 4th Tues, Grange Hotel, www.gosfordcommunity.org.au Anglican Church, 7pm Wyoming 10am & 15 Lorraine Ave 4322 5560 Berkeley Vale, 2:30pm Anne - 0409 938 345

Safeguard ABC’s independence, funding, & standards. Meetings through the year & social mornings Well-known guest speakers 0400 213 514 www.fabcnsw.org.au

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

WILDLIFE ARC

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

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NAVAL ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA CENTRAL COAST SUB-SECTION

Meets on the 2nd Sat of each month at Gosford RSL - 10am, new memebrs most welcome, serving or ex ran, rn and other commonwealth navies. 0400 103 765 brucesmith59@bigpond.com

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

GOSFORD-NARARA NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE

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

POINT CLARE COMMUNITY HALL

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

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Mon, Wed & Fri, 12.30pm - Someone cares, Anglican Church 3 Mann St Gosford 4323 3890

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Hearing loss management Support and educational groups providing practical experience and confidence 4321 0275

PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

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Duplicate Bridge, partner not required. Central Coast Leagues Club 12.30pm Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri. Sat 1.30pm, Wed 7.15pm 4325 9854

Plays popular music for community events. Adult members play wind, brass and percussion 0405 619 980

We offer hope and friendship for people affected by someone else’s drinking. Al-anon family groups meet weekly, please contact 1300 252 666

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CENTRAL COAST FAMILY Local, state wide, national and international issues and HISTORY SOCIETY campaigns Tue to Fri 9.30am - 2.00pm First Sat 9.30 - noon Thur 7pm - 9pm Other times by appointment. 4324 5164

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LABOR PARTY OURIMBAH/ NARARA BRANCH

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• Coach tours • school educational tours • annual street stalls • participation in History Heritage Week Margaret Pearce 4325 2270

FELLOWSHIP OF FIRST FLEETERS

For anyone interested in early history. Don’t need to be a First Fleeter. Point Clare Community Hall 2nd Sat 10:30am 4392 1926 4311 6254

Council and parliamentary representation 3rd Thur

Discussion/action community Issues – 3 levels of Government Function Room, Grange Hotel, Wyoming 7.30pm 1st. Monday 0410 309 494

CCLC BRIDGE CLUB

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CENTRAL COAST GOJU-KAI KARATE

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

CENTRAL COAST SOARING CLUB INC

Gliding Club, Learn to fly, Instruction FREE to members 14 and up Bloodtree Rd, Mangrove Mountain Thur, Sat, Sun 0412 164 082 0414 635 047

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PUBLIC SPEAKING

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Ecumenical & interfaith Develop confidence by speakers forum & Q&A. improving your speaking skills. Last Fri 9.30am 1st Tues March to October 1st & 3rd Mon 7.15-9.30pm Terrigal Uniting Church 2nd Tues November Ourimbah RSL 380 Terrigal Dr, Terrigal 7.30 to 9pm 4362 7227 BRISBANE WATER BRASS 4367 9600 Grange Hotel, Wyoming Brass Band entertainment for www.pcfa.org.au 4365 9197 the community playing all types of popular music DYING WITH DIGNITY WOMEN’S GROUPS INNER WHEEL CLUBS Wed 8pm -10pm Campaigning to give those Women working together to 0419 274 012 suffering unrelievable terminal WOMEN’S HEALTH make a difference and improve or incurable illness the choice CENTRES lives while making new COASTAL A CAPPELLA to receive legal medical Counselling, therapeutic and friends. Award winning women’s assistance to die. social groups, workshops, Social outings and community a cappella chorus. Quarterly mtgs, Erina Fair. domestic violence and abuse involvment. Music education provided. 0434 426 486 issues. All services provided by Wyong 3rd Wed 6.30pm Rehearsals Tuesday 7pm @ robyncameron@y7mail.com women for women Terrigal 3rd Mon 12 noon Red Tree Theatre Tuggerah. 4324 2533 Gosford North 2nd Wed 7pm Performance opportunities. MEALS ON WHEELS www.cccwhc.com.au 0417 480 549 Hire us for your next event. Delicious meals delivered free 0407 008 555 0412 948 450 Join us for a midday meal SOROPTIMIST coastalacappella@gmail.com Help with shopping and LIONS CLUB OF WOY WOY INTERNATIONAL cooking classes Make new friends & have fun BRISBANE WATER SOUNDWAVES 4363 7111 while serving your community Making a difference in the lives A cappella harmony for men 3rd Mon of women & girls through Mon 7.00 to 9.30pm CANCER INFORMATION Woy Woy Leagues Club awareness, advocacy & action Central Coast Leagues Club, & SUPPORT SOCIETY 0478 959 895 2nd Thur 7 pm Dane Drive, Gosford Promoting prevention, self-help Breakers Country Club, Max 4324 3631 and freedom of choice in ROTARY CLUB OF Dover Rd, Wamberal Kieran 4324 1977 therapies. sibrisbanewater@@siswp.org GOSFORD Henry Kendall Gardens www.siswp.org Supporting local & overseas SYMPHONY Summer 3rd Mon - 7pm, communities. Winter 3rd Sat - 2pm CENTRAL COAST SPORT Share fellowship & fun. 0410 696 458 Community Orchestra Gosford Golf Club 6pm Thurs cisscentralcoast@bigpond.com Rehearsals Wed 7.30 - 9.45pm 0414 777 748 DOYALSON WYEE Erina www.gosfordrotary.org.au

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Early childhood clinic, free family law advice, active playgroup, computer classes, OOSH services, fitness classes, arts & crafts, over 50’s PENINSULA LIGHTHOUSE friendship group, youth group, Mobile counselling service & social groups. supporting ALL people 4340 1724 suffering from Domestic wwww.knc.net.au Violence Counselling services Mon, Ettalong Baptist Church, 0417 472 374 penlighthouse@gmail.com

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SOCCER CLUB

Football club for the local ROTARY CLUB OF community. Juniors from under 5 to senior teams. GOSFORD NORTH Kerry 0410 045 981 Active community minded club. president@doylowolves.com.au Many projects focussed on assisting youth Graham Black - 0410 509 071 grahamblack@outlook.com.au

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Then She Was Gone Author: Lisa Jewell Publisher: Random House

Ellie was fifteen. She had her whole life ahead of her. She was smart, pretty, popular, and had a fantastic boyfriend, Theo. She was her mum’s, Laurel’s, youngest and her favourite … and her siblings Jake and Hanna knew it. Ellie wanted to ace her maths exam and begged her mum for a tutor. She headed to the library one day to study. And then, in the blink of an eye … she was gone Then She Was Gone is a story is told in three parts. In the first part, we meet Ellie. We also meet Noelle, a bit odd, but to Ellie all adults are a little odd. Then Noelle starts asking strange questions, giving gifts, overstepping her bounds.

This puts Ellie off and she has her Mum fire Noelle. It turns out Noelle has baggage – loads of it. She is from Ireland, estranged from her family and smart, although she has never parlayed those smarts into a lucrative career. She studies to be a teacher but realises she won’t be able to cut it so she starts to tutor instead. She purchases a book, ‘Bad at

Maths’ written by Floyd Dunn and becomes obsessed with the author. When she meets Floyd Dunn at a book signing, they realise that they live near each other. Noelle proceeds to stalk Floyd and after a few “coincidental” meetings they strike up a relationship. In the second part of the book, the focus shifts to Ellie’s mum, Laurel. It is ten years later, and Laurel has never given up hope of finding her daughter. But grief is slowly destroying her. She is now divorced from her husband Jake and has drifted apart from her other children. When a charming and charismatic stranger (Floyd Dunn) walks into a café, Laurel is swept off her feet. I guess you can begin to see where this is heading. Laurel begins to stay over, and then she meets poppy, Floyd’s nine year old daughter – pretty, precocious and … the splitting image of Ellie when she was that age. When Laurel discovers an odd connection between Poppy’s mother and Ellie things begin to unravel.

Then She Was Gone is a psychological thriller with a heavy plot told in fastpaced narration, coming in short punchy chapters. The writing is complex – it toggles between many points of view (not so unusual), with each storyteller conveying their own version of events – but it also alternates between first and third person (which is a little jarring). It builds tension but it makes it difficult to read at times. It is a dark and unsettling story – at one point I wasn’t sure if I was going to keep going. But I did, and the ending was very neat and tidy, albeit a little bit predictable. Unfortunately, I have to say this book wasn’t for me. Not only was it predictable, but there were no particularly riveting twists, no big defining moments and, while the characters are reasonable believable, there is something not quite convincing about many of them. Readers should be prepared for profanities, sex scenes, kidnapping, alcohol, violence, death and

miscarriages. In her defence, Lisa Jewell is a New York Times bestseller and Then She was Gone was nominated for the best Mystery and Thriller novel at the Goodreads’s yearly choice awards, so perhaps you should judge this one for yourself. Kim Reardon The Reluctant Book Critic

Actors wanted for 12 Angry Men Youth unemployment program, Eagle Arts Inc., is planning a production of the play, 12 Angry Men. Eagle Arts Coordinator, Gabrielle Worrall, said an announcement about auditions would be made soon, with the organisation planning on holding performances at Wyong Arts Centre and Kariong Eco Garden. “We will be running auditions pretty soon so if you like plays, please audition. “Clearly, we will continue to follow coronavirus guidelines so only one person may audition at a time, but lines can be learnt at home, even in isolation. “We will have our own version of this

wonderful play,” Worrall. Worrall said it has a strong social justice theme relevant to a modern audience and that it was going to be a lot of fun. “If we end up with 12 Angry Women, we will be using a lot of makeup. “Similarly, if we only get a few takers, actors will have to double up their parts. “Either way it is going to be fun,” she said. Anyone interested in an audition should call Gabrielle Worrall on 0455 195 920. Source: Press release, May 25 Gabrielle Worrall, Eagle Arts Inc.

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Business & Property Time to ‘Have A Little Adventure’ The lifting of travel restrictions on June 1 could just be the kickstart the Central Coast needs to restart its economy, according to Business NSW Central Coast. Regional Director Paula Martin says the Coast is uniquely positioned to reap the rewards of this first wave of easing restrictions, which includes the admission of 50 patrons at a time to pubs, clubs and restaurants. “We know the Coast was hit quite hard by COVID-19,” Martin said. “We have roughly 24,000 people not working, with around 12,000 of those on JobKeeper, which means the other 12,000 are on the unemployment line. “So, this first phase is crucial for the Coast.” With most of the region’s jobs locked up in tourism/ accommodation, hospitality and retail, all industries set to see massive growth come June, Martin said it was likely the Coast would see about 10 per cent of its workforce

restored. “The Coast currently has a 6.8 per cent unemployment rate, with 40 per cent of businesses in our tourism, hospitality and retail industries indicating a 50 per cent drop in revenue, so really this easing of restrictions can’t come fast enough,” she said. Martin believes the travel ban lifting will be the single biggest catalyst for growth for the

region’s economy with a massive boom in intrastate travel predicted to be on the horizon. She said the Coast was already a popular playground for Sydneysiders who were expected to visit the Coast in droves from the 1st. “What we know is there’s a predicted boom in micro-trips,” she said.

“People have cabin fever; they want to get out and reconnect and the Coast ticks all those boxes. “The Coast has a powerhouse offering when it comes to regional experiences; a strong food and wine scene, pristine beaches, cultural and indigenous tours, national parks and strong experience destinations like the Australian Reptile Park.

Martin said there was a sense of hope among the local business community who had used the COVID-19 experience to transform their businesses. “Many businesses made great strides online or found new ways to deliver their services, such as contact free delivery, and businesses will need to keep in mind customers changing behaviours. “However, we are also

expecting the NSW Government to further ease restrictions in line with welcoming visitors to regional NSW. Central Coast Council is also gearing up for an influx of tourists and will be ready to welcome visitors come June. Council Director Connected Communities, Julie Vaughan, said Council is rolling out a staged approach to the reopening of eligible facilities to ensure the safety of community members and visitors. Tourism Central Coast is also gearing up to reboot its successful ‘Have A Little Adventure’ campaign promoting the Coast, with a 2020 iteration to be launched into Sydney and regional markets with a television, out of home retail, digital advertising and social media campaign from August. Source: Media statements, May 24 Russell Mills, Tourism Central Coast and Central Coast Council Media statement and interview, May 26 Paula Martin, Business NSW Reporter: Dilon Luke

Local Target stores to stay open Target has assured local residents that its Erina and Tuggerah stores will remain open, despite its plans to close 51 stores across the nation and convert another 53 to the Kmart brand. Managing Director of Target Australia, Marina Joanou, said

the decision to transform the Target network, and particularly the very difficult decision to close some stores, was not one made lightly but was necessary to improve commercial viability of the business and support thousands of people Target employed. “There will be 10 to 25 large format Target stores and 50

Target Country stores which will close over the next 12 months,” a Target statement said. However, it will be business as usual for Target stores at Erina and Tuggerah. Target at Morisset is the nearest store to the Central Coast to close, in the first half

of 2021. “The network will continue to be reviewed on an ongoing basis to support our transition to a smaller, more focused and less complex business and we’ll be increasing our digital capabilities to meet growing customer demand for online shopping,” the statement said.

“These changes have been made following the first phase of a strategic review of the business and while the coronavirus has accelerated this need, changes to the store network and operating model have been a focus for some time.” Workers affected by the closures will be given priority

consideration for new roles in Kmart and Catch, as well as other businesses conducted by Wesfarmers (the parent company of Target) such as Bunnings and Officeworks. Source: Media statement, May 22 Target Australia

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New joint venture to help navigate Covid-19 business challenges A new joint venture established on the Central Coast is aimed at helping businesses navigate the increasingly complex regulatory and legal situations surrounding COVID-19 and the business world in general. Leading commercial law firm, Priority Business Lawyers (PBL), and One Direct Advisory (ODA), a business advisory firm, will work side by side, sharing resources and blending skills to position clients across the Central Coast, Sydney and Newcastle for success. Clients will benefit from Priority Business Lawyers’ expertise in property, business law, and litigation and One Direct Advisory’s wealth of knowledge in business strategy, finance, corporate

structuring, governance and HR advice. The venture will be led by Priority Business Lawyers Managing Director, Raea Khan, and One Direct Advisory Chairman and principal advisor, Ron Thomsen. It will be staffed by existing advisors, lawyers and support staff from both businesses. Khan said the new venture would provide comprehensive advice to assist clients in positioning their business for success. “We understand that businesses change over time and the advice we provide needs to follow accordingly,” he said. “One Direct Advisory has an excellent reputation for providing quality advice on a wide range of advisory

products, which complements our current legal-focused offering.” Thomsen said the joint venture could see services elevated into the broader, and potentially national market. “The combination of distinct advisory strengths will play an essential role to businesses in this current climate, offering holistic advice pertaining to a multitude of challenges that clients might be facing,” he said. “We are both relationshipbased professional services and are excited to offer a single point of contact to our clients for wide ranging professional services.” Source: Media release, May 25 Brilliant Logic Raea Khan (left) and Ron Thomsen (right) who are heading up the JV on behalf of the two firms.

March quarter job losses likely to be extended in June Latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) show the Central Coast fared well as far as job losses went during the month of April compared to other regional areas, but the figures could be deceptive, says Business NSW Central Coast Regional Director, Paula Martin.

The figures showed the Coast recorded a 5.7% decrease in jobs from March 14-April 18, which seems to stack up reasonably well against the state figure of 6.9% and the 7.1% decrease recorded nationally. But Martin said the Coast still had the State’s third highest unemployment rate of 6.8%. “Looking at the fall in hours

worked is equally important to the unemployment rate,” Martin said. “If the fall in hours were fully accounted by fewer employed persons than remained in the labour force, the NSW unemployment rate would be around 13 percent, and the Central Coast higher. “JobKeeper has contained the number of persons

classified as unemployed. “On the Central Coast over 12,000 people are on JobKeeper. “If we were to look at the changes to hours worked, this is equivalent to one in ten people no longer working. “The pace at which the economy opens up and the speed of consumer spending again will be key to recovery.

“Last week saw the reopening of retail and food services, but it’s no surprise to learn that around one in three jobs have been lost in accommodation and food services, arts and recreation services. “This industry employs over 10% of our locals. “Whilst the data shows further declines in jobs and wages, it suggests that the

most aggressive declines are over. “We can expect to see the biggest hit to the economy in June, with the RBA expecting the economy to start bouncing back in the September quarter.” Source: Media release, May 26 Business NSW Central Coast Regional director, Paula Martin Australian Bureau of Statistics website

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Significant sites to be preserved through Heritage Grants The shingled roof of Henry Kendall Cottage at West Gosford is to receive a $10,000 makeover thanks to the latest round of grants through Central Coast Council’s 2019-20 Heritage Grants program. Brisbane Water Historical Society, which operates the museum, is one of eight recipients to share in $65,100 funding under the program, which aims to preserve some of the Coast’s historic and culturally significant sites for future generations. The program provides a maximum allocation of $10,000 per application, in combined funding and in-kind Council services and is announced twice a year. Mayor, Lisa Matthews, said it was important to preserve the history of the Central Coast, which adds to the region’s character. “These funds will go to good use whether it is to produce resources for the community to enjoy or to conserve infrastructure and make the buildings safe,” Cr Matthews said. “I encourage eligible groups to consider applying for future Heritage Grant Programs with the first one for the 2020-21

Financial Year opening in August.” Other projects to receive funding in the latest round of grants include: Lerida House (Narara), Central Coast ARAMFI, educational book documenting the heritage significance of Lerida, $10,000; Former Grafting Shed/Administration Building (Narara Ecovillage), second stage of works in the Conservation Management plan, $10,000; Yarramalong School of Arts, repairs to external timber cladding, windowsill, disabled ramp and handrail, $10,000; Scandrett’s Boatshed (Davistown), repairs to wharf and mooring poles following natural disaster, $10,000; Central Coast Conservatorium of Music Renovation, preparation of Conservation Management Plan, $10,000; The Gunyah, replace and repair weatherboards due to decay and address water damage to timber frame, $4,400; and Noonan’s Store (Woy Woy), removal of asbestos on awning as part of verandah restoration works, $1,100. Source: Agenda item 2.4 Central Coast Council meeting, May 25 Central Coast Council highlights, May 26

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Kibble Park re-think

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Central Coast Council has temporarily moved all community consultations online to obtain feedback about upcoming projects and strategies. The latest project up for comment is the Place Plan and Concept Design for Gosford’s Kibble Park and council is urging residents to have their say. Director Connected Communities, Julie Vaughan, said Kibble Park plays an important role as the heartbeat of Gosford but hasn’t lived up to its full potential and is due to be revitalised as a thriving, safe and welcoming place for work, play and social connection. “The community has told us that Kibble Park is in need of a face lift to help breathe new life into the City, so we are developing a Place Plan and Concept Design to identify future initiatives and projects that will increase this area’s activation and social connectivity, improve the visitor experience and provide a boost for local businesses,” Vaughan said. “To ensure these plans reflect what past and future users

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want to see, we are now providing online consultation opportunities for the community to share their ideas and aspirations for this vital public space.” Some of the other projects which are currently, or soon will be, open for consultation include: Draft Central Coast Waste Resource Management Strategy; Regional draft Local Strategic Planning Statement; Mount Ettalong Reserve Masterplan; Tunkuwallin Oval

District play space; Lake Munmorah Recreation Facility; and Floodplain risk management studies and plans for Killarney Vale /Long Jetty and Wallarah Creek. Mayor Lisa Matthews said while the COVID-19 pandemic still impacts the way we work, connect and socialise, Council is continuing with essential works, projects and planning to cater for the future needs of the community as it moves into a recovery period.

“Regardless of whether a project is something small that impacts residents in just a few streets or a major strategy that shapes the future of the region, we want the community to be involved in the journey and to jump online, learn the details and tell us what they think,” Cr Matthews said. Source: Media releases, May 13 and May 27 Central Coast Council

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Kitty Committee mulls cat curfew New subdivisions on the Coast might include cat curfew laws if Central Coast Council can find a legal way to introduce the idea. Councillors want staff to investigate “mechanisms available under relevant legislation that may provide for cat containment within new subdivisions”. They say this has been recommended by numerous cat welfare organisations and already occurs in a number of suburbs in the ACT and that it is easier than attempting to introduce cat restrictions to areas already developed. Council will also write to the NSW State Government requesting amendments to the Companion Animal Act so that cats have the same control requirements as dogs. The councillors had been hoping to introduce a coastwide cat curfew but, in a report to the May 25 meeting, staff explained Council had no legal ability to do so. Cr Kyle MacGregor said it was a sad reality that many native animals, particularly birds, were killed by cats.

He said many cat owners were okay with a curfew and it was a pleasure to see people working for a curfew. “Cat owners need a pat on the back for their support,” he said. Cr Greg Best asked for the matter to be discussed by the “kitty committee” of which he is chair and which would be meeting this week.

It was agreed the companion animal committee should have input. Cr Louise Greenaway, who put the motion forward, asked if anyone knew about or had a copy of the former Wyong Council’s “Catetiquette” but staff had not heard of it and took the question on notice. Back in November last year, the councillors asked for a

report on introducing a cat curfew on the Coast. The Council was also taking the issue to the national general assembly of Local Government which was going to be held in Canberra in June but which was cancelled due to Covid-19. Allan Benson, who is the Central Coast representative for the National Regent

Honey-eaters Recovery Team, said pet cats are estimated to kill 8 million native mammals, birds and reptiles on the Central Coast every year. He said there is an estimated cat population of 120,000 in the region, with only 40% of these microchipped and 22% registered. He said millions of native

animals and birds were estimated to be killed each year by cats on the Coast. “These figures don’t present a very good picture of responsible cat ownership for the Central Coast,” Benson said. “It is disappointing that Central Coast Council could not find a way to impose a night curfew on cats but there is increasing pressure on the NSW government to amend the current legislation that allows cats to roam. “It is actually better for cat welfare if the cat owners confine their cats. “Confined cats have a life expectancy of up to 18 years while a cat that is allowed to roam life expectancy drops to 2-5 years. “This is because roaming cats are exposed to the dangers of being hit by cars, dog attacks and disease.” Source: Agenda item 2.9 Central Coast Council meeting, May 25 Media statement, May 28 Allan Benson, National Regent Honey-eaters Recovery Team

Councillor resigns from committee after hostilities

Draft Waste Resource Management Strategy Central Coast Council are inviting community members to have their say on the first draft Waste Resource Management Strategy. Thank you to everyone who took the time to let us know your ideas on waste reduction which alongside our report information, has helped us formulate our draft Strategy. The draft Strategy assesses current waste initiatives and seeks to encourage change to help minimise the amount of waste sent to landfill and its impact on the environment. This is an important step in finding solutions that close the loop on waste. Don't let your say go to waste! To have your say and find out more, visit yourvoiceourcoast.com/our-coast-our-waste Submissions close 21 June.

Cr Louise Greenaway has resigned from Central Coast Council’s Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee (ARIC) after enduring “hostility” and following charges laid by police on someone who sent her a vicious email. Cr Greenaway said asking questions had resulted in negative experiences. “I stood for council on a platform of openness, transparency and good governance,” she said. “There is no doubt that asking questions about various matters that in my view should be open to public scrutiny as a matter of course has often been difficult and sometimes created what I perceive as an atmosphere of absolute hostility.” She said she had endured incidents and attacks including receiving a vicious email which had resulted in police charging the perpetrator. As a result, she had reconsidered the time she would commit to her council duties “because unfortunately all these other things detract from that” and it had impacted on her personal life.

Cr Greenaway was speaking at the May 25 meeting of Council, answering a question from another councillor as to why she had resigned from the committee. She said she was disappointed to resign and that it was regrettable. “I know all councillors are busy and I wish the next ARIC member the best of luck,” she said. Cr Jeff Sundstrom is the new councillor on ARIC replacing Cr Greenaway. He was already an alternate and Cr Kyle MacGregor accepted the nomination to replace Cr Sundstrom as an alternate. Cr Greg Best would not accept any nomination after Cr Doug Vincent resigned from the committee during the debate and urged Cr Best to take up

the position he had vacated. Cr Jane Smith eventually volunteered and was accepted to take the role of the second delegate. Cr Greenaway resigned from the ARIC effective immediately on May 6, by email to the chair, Dr Colin Gellatly. The Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee provides Council with independent oversight, objective assurance and monitoring of Council’s audit processes, internal controls, external reporting, risk management activities, compliance of and with Council’s policies and procedures, and performance improvement activities. Source” Agenda item 2.8 Central Coast Council meeting, May 25

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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.

Date

5/2019

11-05-2020 19 - 21 Coral St

265/2020

14-05-2020 20A Manning Rd

THE ENTRANCE

Demolition of Existing House

Date

Suburb

Proposed Development

335/2020

12-05-2020 7 Seventh Ave

TOUKLEY

275/2020

12-05-2020 51 Lakin St

BATEAU BAY

Inground Pool

Deck & Awning & Demolition of Existing Deck

166/2020

15-05-2020 3 Wandella Ave

BATEAU BAY

Alterations & Additions

1031/2019

13-05-2020 3 Fowler Rd

TUGGERAH

Dwelling (Amended Application)

332/2020

11-05-2020 17 Nightshade Dr

BERKELEY VALE

Dwelling

298/2020

15-05-2020 26 Weaver Cr

WATANOBBI

Dual Occupancy (Attached) & 2 Lot Subdivision

379/2020

12-05-2020 18 Kareelah Ave

BERKELEY VALE

Alterations & Additions

122/2020

Dwelling (Proposed Lot 114)

14-05-2020 119 Birdwood Dr

BLUE HAVEN

Inground Pool

11-05-2020 200 - 210 & 212 222 Hakone Rd

WOONGARRAH

344/2020 271/2020

11-05-2020 3 Bato St

BUDGEWOI

Inground Pool

104/2020

WOONGARRAH

Dwelling (Proposed Lot 129)

285/2020

13-05-2020 1 Jetty Ave

CHARMHAVEN

Shed

12-05-2020 200 - 210 & 212 222 Hakone Rd

312/2020

12-05-2020 166 Geoffrey Rd

CHITTAWAY POINT

Alterations, Additions, Deck & Spa

272/2020

13-05-2020 200 - 210 & 212 222 Hakone Rd

WOONGARRAH

Dwelling & Retaining Walls (Proposed Lot 104)

58045/2020

19-05-2020 4 Birdland Cl, 123 Del Mar Dr

COPACABANA

Boundary Realignment

273/2020

13-05-2020 200 - 210 & 212 222 Hakone Rd

WOONGARRAH

Dwelling & Retaining Walls (Proposed Lot 111)

58241/2020 19-05-2020 35 Emora Ave

DAVISTOWN

Concrete Swimming Pool, Demolish Existing Fibreglass Pool & Tree Removal

1629/2017

14-05-2020 1 Dulmison Ave

WYONG

57756/2019 20-05-2020 6 Pacific Ave

ETTALONG BEACH

Dwelling House (New) (Amended Application)

Construction of Business Premises, Carparking & 2 Lot Subdivision (Amended Application - Staging of the Approved Development in 2 Stages)

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20-05-2020 16 Elvys Ave

YATTALUNGA

58194/2020 18-05-2020 63 Springwood St

ETTALONG BEACH

Secondary Dwelling

Dwelling House (New) & Secondary Dwelling

55007/2018 12-05-2020 34 Mistview Cct

FORRESTERS BEACH

Dwelling House (New) (Amended Application)

58202/2020

15-05-2020 20 Bourke Ave

YATTALUNGA

Flyover Awning

Address

15-05-2020 1 Malkana Ave

FORRESTERS BEACH

Swimming Pool & Associated Safety Barriers

402/2020

15-05-2020 118 Enterprise Dr

FOUNTAINDALE

Demolition of Existing House

Date

360/2019

11-05-2020 4 Peninsular Dr

GWANDALAN

Retaining Walls (Amended Application)

162/2020

341/2020

12-05-2020 52 Noamunga Cr

GWANDALAN

Carport & Garage

947/2019

11-05-2020 3 Burra Ct

HAMLYN TERRACE

Proposed Dual Occupancy (Attached) & Subdivision

345/2020

15-05-2020 26 Caravel St

HAMLYN TERRACE

Dwelling, Attached Secondary Dwelling, Studio / Office & Retaining Wall

309/2020

15-05-2020 13 MacDougall Cr

HAMLYN TERRACE

Home Business (Hairdressing)

58189/2020

15-05-2020 46 Hempstalk Cr

KARIONG

Secondary Dwelling

330/2020

12-05-2020 44 MacArthur St

KILLARNEY VALE

Detached Secondary Dwelling & Demolition of Existing Garage

290/2020

13-05-2020 38 Trelawney St

KILLARNEY VALE

Dwelling & Shed

KINCUMBER

Dwelling House (New), Inground Pool & Shed Dwelling & Garage (123 Collins Road)

376/2020

13-05-2020 1710 George Downes Dr

KULNURA

377/2020

11-05-2020 1 Rosemount Ave

LAKE MUNMORAH Retaining Wall

413/2017

15-05-2020 43 Anzac Rd

LONG JETTY

Dual Occupancy & Subdivision including Demolition of Existing Structures (Amended Application)

347/2020

14-05-2020 72 Pebble Beach Ave

MAGENTA

Dwelling & Inground Pool

3175/1999

14-05-2020 11 Marril Rd

NARARA

Carport (Amended Application)

58182/2020 15-05-2020 12 Crestwood Ave

NIAGARA PARK

Secondary Dwelling

57614/2019 15-05-2020 29 Tramway Rd

NORTH AVOCA

Demolition of Existing Dwelling, Manufactured Dwelling & Swimming Pool (Amended Application)

OURIMBAH

Carport

58227/2020 19-05-2020 32 Amethyst Ave

PEARL BEACH

Dwelling House (New)

30409/2006 18-05-2020 1 - 3 Talinga Ave

POINT CLARE

Demolition Existing Buildings & Occupation of ALDI Store & Associated Works (Amended Application Part 3)

30409/2006 19-05-2020 1 - 3 Talinga Ave

POINT CLARE

Demolition Existing Buildings & Occupation of ALDI Store & Associated Works (Amended Application Part 4)

302/2020

13-05-2020 7 Alex Cl

58173/2020

15-05-2020 10A Noonan Point Ave

POINT CLARE

Concrete Swimming Pool & Surrounding Deck

184/2020

12-05-2020 104 Oaks Ave

SHELLY BEACH

Alterations and Additions & Inground Pool

58224/2020

20-05-2020 2A Dulwich Rd

SPRINGFIELD

Secondary Dwelling

385/2020

13-05-2020 24 Boat Harbour Cl SUMMERLAND POINT

Inground Pool

58183/2020

14-05-2020 99 Scenic Hwy

Minor Alterations, Replace Balcony, New Deck & Pool

TERRIGAL

Proposed Development

THE ENTRANCE

Mixed Use Building Comprising Commercial Premises, 12 Shop Top Housing Units & Basement Car Parking

Complying Development Certificates

58191/2020

58276/2020 19-05-2020 88B Scaysbrook Dr

Suburb

Address

Suburb

Proposed Development

13-05-2020 1 Promenade Ave

BATEAU BAY

Alterations, Additions & Inground Pool

152/2020

11-05-2020 69 Fairmont Bvd

HAMLYN TERRACE

Dwelling & Retaining Wall

140/2020

12-05-2020 13 Canterbury St

HAMLYN TERRACE

Dwelling

Development Applications

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

Written submissions close: 19 June 2020

466/2017

131A Panorama Ave

Address

Suburb

Description

462/2020

38 Caravel Street

HAMLYN TERRACE

Attached Dual Occupancy Applicant - Dream Drafting Sydney

461/2020

27 Columbus St

HAMLYN TERRACE

Attached Dual Occupancy Applicant - Dream Drafting Sydney

424/2020

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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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Grant funding for Council tops $100M in two years Central Coast Council has received more than $100M in grant funding from the State Government in the past two years, helping it deliver a range of projects in fields ranging from roads and drainage to environmental management and open space usage. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, said a total of $104,962,985 had been provided by the NSW Government for 130 local projects. “I want to congratulate the staff at Central Coast Council for working hard by writing grant applications and seeing projects through from start to finish,” Crouch said. “In the face of COVID-19, it is more critical than ever before that all levels of government

work together to create more jobs on the Central Coast and boost our local economy. “As Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, it is my mission to ensure our region continues to receive its fair share of funding.” Central Coast Council Mayor, Lisa Matthews, said grant funding helped Council deliver important projects and initiatives for the region, and create jobs and opportunities for the growing community. “We are thankful to the NSW Government for their ongoing financial support to enable Council to deliver our Community Strategic Plan (CSP) and I commend Council staff in their ability to secure funding through the grants process,” Cr Matthews said. “As part of our CSP we see projects delivered in areas such as water and sewer

infrastructure, environmental management, roads, transport, drainage and waste infrastructure, as well as community facilities. Some of the projects made possible through State government funding include: $30M+ for Gosford CBD sewerage infrastructure; $12.5M for Gosford CBD water infrastructure; $2,9M for the Terrigal Boardwalk; $1.8M for an upgrade of Greenfield Road, Empire Bay; $1.7M for safety improvements on the Central Coast Highway, Kariong; $1.27M for rebuilding vital infrastructure following devastating bushfires late last year and early this year; and $1.25M for a major upgrade at Sun Valley Reserve, Green Point. Source: Media release, May 22 Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast, Adam Crouch

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CEO delegations confirmed Central Coast Council CEO Gary Murphy will keep his delegation powers after councillors met on May 18 to discuss the issue.

held to discuss Murphy’s “Basically, Cr Best blew it out powers and Mayor Lisa of the water but it wasn’t Matthews said Cr Best left the terrible at all. meeting before it finished. “At the meeting we discussed “The discussion showed the report that was approved At the Council meeting of May there was nothing wrong,” Cr by the full council in March 2018.” 11, Cr Greg Best had questioned Matthews said. “Mr Murphy has the same The meeting was held Murphy on his tender powers powers graduated of delegation of remotely on May and,for as it balance challenge to 18 cater and appeared surprised to hearA natural previous general managers of was a confidential briefing, the they were unlimited. skillsets.and Wyong’s requirement for attendees was both Gosford A confidential meeting wasvarying former councils. that they remain on screen.

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Eight new grants awarded Eight local organisations including schools, a sport club and Marine Rescue volunteers will receive a share of $192,041 from the State Government’s Community Building Partnership program. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, said the funding would make a real difference to the wider community. “Holgate Public School is receiving $41,378 to install shade sails that cover the school playground and outdoor stage area so that kids are protected from the sun,” Crouch said. “Terrigal High School will receive $41,000 for outdoor fitness and team building activity stations and at Terrigal Public School, the current worn and unsafe section of oval will be renewed with $29,000 for natural and artificial turf.

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“Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Parish in Serpentine Road, Terrigal, will benefit from a $25,000 kitchen upgrade to serve meals to needy and elderly residents in our community.

“The foyer at Central Coast Basketball Stadium will be repaired and refurbished thanks to $20,000 for ceiling tiles, light fittings and a new wall. “North Avoca Surf Life Saving

Club is receiving $15,500 for a number of OH&S repairs. “A new suite of Raymarine electronic and navigational systems will be installed in Marine Rescue Central Coast’s two newest rescue vessels,

CC30 and CC21, thanks to $10,163 in funding. “At Aspect Central Coast School, $10,000 will go towards the installation of a PA system that alerts students and teachers to transition times

and emergency evacuations”. Source: Media release, May 27 Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch

Council loses over $2.7M in DA fees so far The State Government has picked up $2.7M so far this financial year from development application fees that Central Coast Council would have received in the past. The fees were for State Significant projects that are now being decided upon by planning panels put in place by the State Government. At this week’s Council

meeting (May 25) Deputy Mayor Cr Jane Smith asked if the $2.7 was in total for the year but was told it was only year to date. “So that figure could increase by the end of financial year,” Cr Smith said. She asked council to provide a written report on how councillors will be able to represent the community interest in planning matters.

This comes after the councillors lost all control of decision making for Development Applications when they had to constitute a Local Planning Panel on April 27, as directed by the State Department of Planning. Small applications that don’t go to the panel will be decided by council staff through delegated authority. Larger planning decisions

were already taken out of council’s hands through a regional planning panel and an Independent Planning Commission and by the Minister himself. Cr Smith asked that councillors also be kept informed on all development applications that are subject to community advertising. The council adopted their third quarter report into the

Activities of the Development Assessment & Environment and Certification Units and asked for the written report on new procedures for councillors to come by July. The activities report showed that during the January to March 2020 quarter, 635 development applications were determined including the approval of 415 new dwellings (including secondary dwellings, detached dwellings, dual-

occupancies, senior living, multi-dwelling housing and units within residential flat buildings). The total number of Development Applications outstanding at the end of the quarter was 574 with 471 applications under assessment. Source: Agenda Items 2.2 and 3.3 Central Coast Council meeting, May 25.

Minister gives Council scope to use developer contributions to create jobs Central Coast Council is compiling a list of projects it could spend developer contribution funding on, and the list will go to the State Planning Minister within six weeks for sign off.

The move comes after NSW Planning Minister, Rob Stokes, announced legislative changes to provide councils with more flexibility to invest funds in community infrastructure during the COVID-19 pandemic. Stokes said councils with significant funds were to

prepare a works plan detailing how they would invest money in their accounts over the next 18 months, with the aim of increasing local job opportunities. Stokes said the extra flexibility would let councils quickly invest in public spaces, roads,

footpaths, drainage and it would unlock billions across the State. The changes will permit councils to pool funds across contribution plans, allowing them to bring forward planned projects where all the funds may not yet have been received.

At the council meeting on May 25 Director of Environment and Planning Scott Cox said the Minister gave council six weeks to get back to him with a range of projects that could be done. Mr Cox said he was working with other departments to see how they could expedite

projects. Cr Rebecca Gale-Collins asked that the list also come back to council in a report. Source Agenda Item 2.2 Central Coast Council meeting May 25

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Dr Do More tackles mental health in Exercise Right Week It’s Exercise Right Week (May 25 to 31) and a couple of local health nuts want to see Coasties embrace this year’s theme, ‘Movement is Medicine,’ to kickstart their health. Central Coast Health Emergency Department Doctor, Ash Bowden, has teamed up with Wyong Physio Connex Performance Clinic’s Scott Howard to look at how exercise impacts physical health and body functions and its effect on mental health. Together Dr Bowden and Howard are unpacking the link between moving well and feeling good. Dr Bowden has been an advocate for improving health and happiness through exercise and physical activity since he settled into life on the Coast; so much so that he’s become known as Dr Do More. He picked up the title after he created The Do More Directory, a comprehensive guide to all the ways people can work up a sweat on the Coast. The online directory lists

Dr Ash Bowden wants Coasties to embrace Exercise Right Week

activities, venues, trainers, services and providers covering all forms of movement and exercise and can be tailored to suit all ages and fitness levels. Dr Bowden hopes Coasties will embrace the message. “Mental health is something we all possess. “It’s not simply the absence

of mental illness, but our enjoyment of life, ability to cope with stress and sadness, fulfilment of goals and a sense of connection to others,” Dr Bowden said. “Mental illness however, is a disorder diagnosed by a medical professional that significantly interferes with an individual’s cognitive,

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emotional or social abilities. “Disorders include anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. “A growing body of research demonstrates the protective power of physical activity and exercise on our mental health,” he continued. Dr Bowden wants people

struggling with their mental and physical health to take three key findings away from the growing body of research exploring the link between physical and mental health. One: You don’t have to be an athlete – as little as 5,000 steps a day can improve mental health.

Two: Instant benefit – even a single bout of exercise can improve mood and wellbeing. Three: Movement is Medicine. Dr Bowden said studies reported that exercise and standard antidepressant treatments were equally effective and that when using exercise as an adjunctive treatment for depression, patients showed a significant depressive improvement after the exercise period. “Mental health is as much an element of health and wellbeing as physical health and can be supported by a variety of different therapies. “If you’re struggling with your mental health, consult with your medical practitioner or access these 24/7 mental health services,” he said. Such services include: BeyondBlue 1300 224 636; Lifeline 13 11 14; and the Kids Helpline (ages 5 to 25) 1800 55 1800. Source: Press release, May 25 Leonie Arnebark, Reality Marketing

New Patient Experience Officers coming to Gosford and Wyong Hospitals Gosford and Wyong Hospitals will each receive two new Patient Experience Officers to provide help and support to patients arriving at Emergency Departments and COVID-19 Testing Clinics. Parliamentary Secretary for the Central Coast and Member for Terrigal, Adam Crouch, said the new staff allocation was part of the NSW Government’s award-winning Patient Experience Program. “This Program is the first of its kind in Australia and aims to create a welcoming and safe environment for everyone,” Crouch said. “The job of a Patient Experience Officer is to greet patients on arrival, guide them through their care, provide information on where to go, what to expect, and updates on appointment queues. “Each Patient Experience Officer will receive specific training from the Ministry of Health, Central Coast Local Health District and Service NSW to ensure they are wellqualified to provide this help

and support,” Crouch said. Member of the Legislative Council, Taylor Martin, said the recruitment of new positions was already underway. “The Patient Experience Program was shown to be a success at the pilot sites and it is great that it is being extended to the Central Coast as we continue to combat COVID-19,” Martin said. “These new positions form just a small part of the NSW Government’s $800M investment to support the public health system during COVID-19,” Martin said.

As part of the Patient Experience Program, patients receive: Access to free Wi-Fi, mobile phone charging stations, additional power points, water and other refreshments; Information sent to their mobile device about what to expect during their stay; Fact sheets on their particular condition/treatment options; and ongoing care instructions after discharge. Source: Press release, May 28 Ben Sheath, Office of Adam Crouch MP

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Social Futures to deliver NDIS services Northern Rivers Social Development Council Ltd, has been confirmed as the Central Coast’s new Local Area Coordination (LAC) Program partner, Taking over the role from the St Vincent de Paul Society NSW, the Council trades under the name Social Futures, and has been awarded a three year, $69M contract to deliver NDIS services to Central Coast based participants on behalf of the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA), with delivery to commence from July 1. Social Futures were also awarded similar contracts for Northern NSW and the Far West regions and have previously been the LAC for Murrumbidgee, the Mid North Coast and Western NSW. The organisation prides itself on working alongside communities, service providers and all levels of government to promote genuine opportunities for people living with disability with a focus on homelessness and housing, youth and family and community inclusivity programs, and has been doing so for the past 40 years. In the financial year of 2018/19 Social Futures delivered services to over

Fairhaven helps people with disability overcome barriers to employment and their excited at the prospect of working with Social Futures

20,000 members of the disabled community, assisting them as they worked towards their goals and to achieve inclusion and independence and its CEO, Tony Davies, is welcoming the chance to emulate that success on the Central Coast. “One of the values of our organisation is inclusion and Social Futures is honoured to be providing support to members of our communities with disability as an NDIS LAC partner,” Davies said. “We will be using a local employment strategy in our

new service delivery of the Central Coast, as we know the importance of local knowledge and tailoring support to meet the unique needs of participants and the communities they live in. “The experience of our participants is the driving factor in everything we do. “We are passionate about supporting people to live life the way they want to and creating positive social change not only for individuals but also as a society,” he added. As the Central Coast’s new LAC, Social Futures will be

responsible for: Helping local NDIS participants understand and a-ccess NDIS services; Work with participants to create an NDIS Support Plan that covers their individual support needs, situation and goals and assist participants with submitting plans to the NDIA for approval; Help participants find and start receiving services under their NDIA approved plans; and review plans with participants and assist them with making changes when and where appropriate. More generally LAC partners

are also tasked with making communities more welcoming and inclusive for the disabled community and helping the community at large better understand the NDIS and how it works in relation to other government services. Fairhaven is a Point Clare based, community founded not-for-profit that provides accommodation and care support for the disabled community, as well as employment opportunities through its Supported Employment Enterprise business divisions and respite

assistance for fulltime carers. The organisation is one of the largest and most well respected of its kind on the Coast, and its Chief Executive has welcomed the appointment of Social Futures as the region’s new LAC partner. “Excellence in local area coordination is critical for people with disability in being able to live life their way. “Social Futures have a strong history of creating social change and Fairhaven looks forward to working with them to create opportunities for Central Coast residents with disability to achieve what they want from life,” said Fairhaven Chief Executive, Scott Holz. Source: Press releases, Apr 23-May 1 Stuart Robert MP, Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme Amanda Shoebridge, Social Futures Email, May 27 Kieran Bird, St Vincent de Paul Society NSW Document, May 27 Social Futures Annual Report 2018/19 Websites May 27, National Disability Insurance Scheme: Local Area Coordination Partner Program Media statements, May 28 Carol Oakley, Fairhaven Reporter: Dilon Luke

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No student to be left behind The region’s public transport providers have given Central Coast families piece of mind that no child will be left behind as students return to school en masse. When the NSW Government announced that it was scrapping the staged return to school last week in favour of a full return to face to face learning, families raised the alarm over what this meant for students reliant on school bus services and other forms of public transport to get to and from school. Between them, Busways, Coastal Liners and Red Bus Services provide the lion’s share of the Coast’s school bus runs. Coast Community News approached all three for comment on how their services will operate. “Busways wants to clarify that school services are not affected and will not have limited capacity,” a spokesperson said. “School services will continue to operate as normal. “NSW Health advice is that children are at lower risk of contracting COVID-19. “Transport for NSW and Busways have increased cleaning measures on board bus services and will continue to monitor transport usage to support

students travelling safely to and from school. “Our policy is that no school student will be left behind and as such, school students will be given priority over other passengers on regular route services, even if this means a service goes over physical distancing capacity. “Adults may have to wait for the next service or choose to get off if they’re not comfortable with how many customers are on a service. “Students are still required tap on and off with their Opal card or show their school bus pass when boarding,” the spokesperson said. CDC NSW is Coastal Liners’ parent company and it also confirmed that no student that travels to or from school via one of its buses would ever be left stranded. CDC NSW CEO, Wayne Jeff, said a range of measures to stop the spread of coronavirus were already in place on their buses, including continual additional cleaning, comprehensive health checks for drivers, and physical distancing on all buses. However, he did note that physical distancing between students on school buses was not required by Transport for NSW or NSW Health.

Red Bus Services declined to comment and advised that inquiries of that nature should be directed to Transport for NSW. Transport for NSW (TFNSW) was also approached and confirmed its position that no student would be turned away from any form of public transport. “From May 25, extra transport staff will be out and about to help people maintain physical distancing and stay safe when travelling on the network to slow the spread of coronavirus,” a TFNSW spokesperson said. “Transport staff will monitor physical distancing, assist with crowd management and provide extra guidance to help customers move through stations and interchanges safely. “This could mean forming lines at bus stops or limiting the amount of people who can enter onto a platform. “TFNSW has placed green dots across the entire network to show the safest places to sit and stand. “No school student will be turned away from any public transport, even if this means physical distancing won’t always be possible. “Parents and carers should make travel choices which suit their individual circumstances,

including driving, walking and cycling,” the spokesperson said. They added that TFNSW had also committed to a more stringent cleaning regime. “Transport for NSW has increased cleaning across public transport, with more than 700 extra cleaners hired since March. “These efforts include cleaners boarding buses to clean high touch areas, including Opal card readers and stop buttons, in preparation for the next service,” the spokesperson said. Busways had the following advice for families. “Students are reminded that we all have a responsibility to help slow the spread of COVID-19. “Where possible, students should maintain social distance from each other on board bus services. “If different school groups are boarding a bus, each school should maintain social distance from the other and students should always maintain a safe distance from their bus driver, where practically possible.” Source: Media statements, May 25 Busways Media Unit Wayne Jeff, CDC NSW Red Bus Services Transport for NSW Media Unit Reporter: Dilon Luke

Central Coast families have been assured their children will not be abandoned by the public transport network

Police set their sights on school zones Police are reminding all road users to do the right thing around schools, as students return to normal schedules. During the COVID-19 restrictions school zones have remained in place as normal, however the number of children attending school was greatly reduced. That’s no longer the case, and

Assistant Commissioner of NSW Traffic and Highway Patrol Command, Michael Corboy, wants all road users to consider the risks to themselves and young people now that fulltime face-to-face schooling is back in session. “School zones have become busy again, with student numbers, vehicles, pedestrians, and buses returning to normal

frequency,” Ast Comm Corboy said. “With recent restrictions changing student attendance and impacting vehicle,pedestrian and bus flows, we can’t afford to become complacent for the remainder of the school term. “All road users, including pedestrians, need to consider their own behaviour in school zones; pay attention to the

flashing signs, comply with requests from school crossing supervisors, and keep everyone safe on our roads,” he said. Traffic and Highway Patrol Command officers take this opportunity to remind road users of the following: Drivers - to either park away from school and escort students in, park in designated areas, or heed the kiss and drop zones; Parents - to

hold their school age child’s hand, along with younger siblings, when crossing the road and escorting them into school grounds. Police will be patrolling school zones around the Coast to ensure road users comply with the road rules, keeping everyone safe. Penalties for school zone offences include: Drive on path - $457/4 demerit points; Drive

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The power of a letter Letter writing might not take pride of place in a modern school setting but COVID-19 has prompted students at one local school to pick up a pen and paper. Students from Springfield’s Chertsey Primary School wrote letters, drew pictures and made cards for the resident of Point Clare’s Orana Aged Care, proving that the kids are alright. Chertsey Principal, Sarah Baldwin, said the idea was floated to her by a staff member after hearing how hard a time residents were having with the ban on visitors. “One of my staff, Donna Knee, wanted to do something special for people who were vulnerable and in isolation, like the residents at Orana. “After discussions between Donna and myself and then with students, the idea flourished from cards to thoughtful messages and

Orana Residents were touched by the kind gift from Chertsey students

letters,” Sarah explained. And students let their creativity and kindness flair, creating a dozen letters containing cheery pictures and messages of support.

Once they were completed, Sarah scanned and emailed them to staff at the nursing home to ensure there were no risk health risks. The messages were so well

received that, Sarah has since sent copies of the letters to Kingswood’s embattled Newmarch House, where 19 residents have so far died from coronavirus. She said she wanted residents of Newmarch to feel that same connection and empathy that Orana residents felt. “The feedback was so incredibly positive. “Residents and staff were touched by the thoughtful nature of the students. “The students put in such care and paid particular attention to what words and pictures would convey their compassion to the residents. “As a response, we were sent amazing photos of the wonderful residents of Orana looking happy and content, smiling whilst holding the scanned letters and cards of hope and kindness in front of them,” Sarah said. The thoughtfulness of the messages has also touched

Sarah, who holds high hopes that the children of Chertsey will grow to become compassionate young adults. “This initiative has provided an authentic environment or learning experience that allows our students to develop their social and emotional skills. “They have had the opportunity to exercise empathy, compassion and independently think, then brainstorm with their peers to create text and artwork that evokes emotions in the recipient to feel valued, known and cared for. “The letter writing was purposeful, allowing students to think of text features that will help to connect with the reader,” Sarah said. “This has also empowered our students to see a negative and find a way to give to someone else, to help make another person who may be having a hard time, feel better. “To turn something not so

InspirED … beyond the HSC A free digital expo series that brings together experts from major universities and HSC specialists is launching this week and Central Coast families are being encouraged to take advantage of the new resource. The HSC and Beyond Virtual Careers Expo series is being coordinated by education InspirED and will act as a virtual careers expo to help students, parents and schools navigate the months ahead after a turbulent start to the school year.

The first expo, which runs from May 27 to 31, will bring together experts from all major NSW universities, tertiary providers, UAC, NESA and TAFE under one digital roof, accessible by family homes across the state. From their ‘virtual booths’, advisers will take one-on-one questions via chat and video chat on courses, early entry, and scholarships, as well as demystify the latest admissions advice to the more than 60,000 students who’ve already signed up. Participants will also be able to access free virtual lectures from senior teachers and

markers on exam success, remote learning advice and tips for building resilience during this stressful time. “It doesn’t take a global pandemic to remind most parents and teachers that the only person in control of exam outcomes is the student themselves. “We’ve seen repeatedly that students who adopt the right mindset can achieve anything, no matter the circumstance,” said InspirED Cofounders, Shane and Kathryn Hardcastle. “We want every student and parent to benefit from this free opportunity to learn strategies

for success and building resilience. “This won’t be the last time students experience adversity so it’s as good a time as any to learn how to navigate it. “We’re particularly excited to give students in remote or regional parts of NSW the opportunity to access the same information as those in urban areas,” they said. Interested students can find out more by visiting InspirED’s website. Source: Press release, May 25 Jessica Richards, Millard Communications

great into something great. “Initiatives like this provide opportunities for our students to be scaffolded, to learn about ‘community’ and about being ‘community minded’, so they are excellent community members at school which will flow into being wonderful community members as adults. “Chertsey may be a relatively small school, but we have a wonderful community feel. “I know that we have a terrific school filled with children who are thoughtful, creative and kind. “The messages were another reminder of how our school and all our members from students, staff, parents, carers and volunteers have all come together to create a positive and caring culture,” Sarah said. Source: Email and interview, May 27 Sarah Baldwin, Chertsey Primary School Reporter: Dilon Luke

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National surfing honours for Picklum and Hall Two locals have taken out top national honours at the 2020 Australian Surfing Awards. North Shelly’s Molly Picklum was crowned Female Rising Star of the Year, with her coach, Glenn Hall, taking out Coach of the Year. The awards were held digitally for the first time, with surf media icons, Ronnie and Vaughan Blakey, tasked with hosting duties and to celebrate this year’s winners. Picklum won five events to become the WSL Australia/ Oceania Junior Qualifying Series Champion. She kicked off 2020 with strong performances in the Sydney Surf Pro, the Doyle Partners’ Women’s Pro and the Australian Boardriders’ Battle, representing her home team of North Shelly, all while balancing training and high school. In making her acceptance speech, Picklum thanked her family for their unwavering support, particularly her mum, for keeping her grounded with

Molly Picklum in action Photo: Molly Picklum Official Facebook

everyday tasks like homework and feeding the dog. She also paid tribute to Hall as her coach. A celebrated veteran, Glenn ‘Micro’ Hall grew up surfing at Umina, and spent his youth trying to break into the World Surf League’s (WSL) Championship Tour.

At 31, he did just that, but his rookie year was dealt a serious blow when he injured his back during Round 12 of the 2013 Tour season. After a year off the tour, Hall clawed his way back into the 2015 season before retiring at the season’s end. Hall said that entering the

Australian Institute of Sport’s surfing program as a 16-yearold had shown him the difference that a good coach can make and that stuck with him throughout his career. It’s also what inspired him to start his own surf school, Micro Surf Academy. Hall has since helped big

names like Matt Wilkinson, Owen Wright, Tyler Wright and Ace Buchan as well as his younger development team, which includes Picklum and other up and coming local talents like Lennox Chell and Caleb Tancred. In his acceptance speech, Hall thanked Surfing Australia

for the honour and paid tribute to the other coaches doing great things with Australian talent. Source: Video, May 24 MySURF, 2020 Australian Surfing Awards Reporter: Dilon Luke

Central Coast (aka NZ) Warriors set to take on Dragons From page 40 “The Central Coast community is an avid supporter of the NRL, and we are thrilled to be able to bring the Warriors here and to host other games here as

well.” Kearney thanked the Mayor and said the club was very grateful to all the people of the Central Coast. “We’re very grateful we can

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SPORT PAGE 39 29 MAY 2020

Seven local sporting clubs receive grants Seven sporting clubs across the Wyong electorate have benefited from a share in $42,070 as part of the NSW Government’s Local Sport Grant Program. The $4.6M program was designed to increase access to sport and recreational activities and to improve ongoing participation opportunities. From water polo to netball, this year’s grants have gone to a myriad of local clubs and groups, all of which have been doing it tough in the face of the coronavirus. Wyong MP, David Harris, was out and about across his electorate delivering the funds on May 24. He said getting to deliver funding to worthy community members and organisations was one the best parts of his job. “We are really happy to be spreading the good news to our successful applicants. “Many of these smaller organisations rely on these grants to improve facilities and training. “Because of the COVID-19 restrictions many of these sporting groups are struggling, and these grants provide a boost for when they are hopefully back and operational. “As the local member I am always here to support our sporting organisations,” Harris said. The big winners for Wyong

David Harris out and about delivering the funding to some of this year’s recipients

under the 2019/20 program are Central Coast Hockey Association Inc. (CCHA) which received $15,000 for facility upgrades at Central Coast Hockey Park, and Wyong Lakes Magpies AFL Club, which received $14,600 for new equipment and technology. The CCHA’s grant will be put towards the upgrade of the hockey park’s sand-based field to a water-based field. It comes as the CCHA is in the throes of a major $1.4M upgrade that will bring the hockey park’s two fields up to Olympic standards. The first field, a synthetic all

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weather surface, has already been completed, with the second expected to be ready for the season reboot in July. CCHA President, Brett Johnson, said the grant would assist the CCHA in covering some of the additional costs that have emerged since works began. “If there is a silver lining to this pandemic, it’s that we’ve been able to bring all of these projects forward, some by a few years, and in a few months’ time we’ll have an Olympic class facility. “We have begun negotiations with Hockey NSW and Hockey

Australia to bring some state and national championships to the Coast. “A big thank you to the State and Federal Government for all the funding support,” Johnson said. For the Magpies, this grant could not have come at a better time. It’s been a long road to recovery for the Pies after their original clubhouse at Tacoma’s Don Small Oval was destroyed in a suspicious fire in 2013. Work is now finally underway on a new clubhouse and additional amenities at the site,

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but since the fire, the Pies have also been dealing with semiregular break ins, theft and other acts of vandalism at their canteen and temporary facility. With a good portion of their grant being put towards a new security system, the timing could not have been more perfect, with the Pies able to integrate the installation into the clubhouse build. The remainder of the funds will be spent on a new PA system and new jerseys for the women’s team. Senior Women’s Coach, Josh Lawler, said the grant had been uplifting at a turbulent time for

the Pies. “With everything going on with coronavirus, any good news is welcome in these strange times, and it’s been very uplifting for members to see this funding come through,” Lawler said. “We’ve been broken into at least once every year since the clubhouse burnt down, so this funding will go a long way. “We’re a strong club but a small one, and any theft or break in is just devastating, so this is great news for us,” he added. Lawler also extended his thanks to David Harris and the State Government for approving their grant. “This is a great initiative and it will help keep the Pies going strong,” Lawler said. Other recipients were: Norah Head Women in Waves - $4,800 to purchase a trailer to transport surfboards; Soldiers Beach Surf Life Saving Club - $3,670 replace security locks; Toukley Netball Club - $1,000 purchase a marquee for game and gala days; The Entrance Water Polo Club - $2,000 player and official training camps funding; and, Kanwal Warnervale Rovers FC - $1,000 new uniforms and training balls. Source: Interviews, May 26 David Harris MP Brett Johnson, Central Coast Hockey Association Inc. Simon Wood, Wyong Lakes Magpies AFL Club Reporter: Dilon Luke

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A huge swell hit Central Coast beaches over the weekend, leading weather authorities to issue warnings of dangerous surf conditions. But the warnings served as more of a beacon to some of the Coast’s hard-core surfers, including 14 year old Ethan Barry who took on this thunderous set at MacMasters Beach. Where are this kid’s parents?

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Warriors coach Steve Kearney and Mayor, Lisa Matthews

Central Coast (aka NZ) Warriors set to take on Dragons The NZ Warriors stepped up to full contact this week ahead of this Saturday night’s clash with the Dragons at Central Coast Stadium (May 30). Warriors Coach, Steve Kearney, spoke with Coast Community News after training on Thursday morning (May 28) and said the team

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had a couple of positive weeks since arriving on the Coast and that he hoped the resumption of NRL matches would bring some relief to rugby league communities. “We’ve had a fair few challenges over past 8 weeks,” Kearney said, referring to a string of injuries the Warriors have suffered since arriving in Australia in

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early May, culminating in the club seeking approval from the NRL to “loan” players from other clubs, including potentially Roosters prop Paosa Faamausili. Mayor, Lisa Matthews, welcomed Kearney and the Warriors to the Central Coast with a socially-distanced exchange of gifts. Continures page 38